Biggest changeNet deferred loan fees/costs are immaterial. 35 Table of Contents For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Average Average Outstanding Average Outstanding Average Balance Interest Yield/Rate Balance Interest Yield/Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 28,246 $ 1,418 5.02 % $ 14,479 $ 578 3.99 % Investment securities available-for-sale 76,068 2,574 3.38 % 66,236 1,684 2.54 Loans receivable, net 366,986 15,253 4.16 % 364,360 14,124 3.88 Restricted stock 892 32 3.59 % 881 28 3.18 Total interest-earning assets 472,192 19,277 4.08 % 445,956 16,414 3.68 Noninterest-earning assets 32,576 — — 31,413 — — Total assets $ 504,768 — — $ 477,369 — — Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts $ 80,656 81 0.10 % $ 84,339 95 0.11 % NOW accounts 43,564 13 0.03 % 48,774 13 0.03 Money market accounts 23,565 120 0.51 % 26,256 182 0.69 Certificates of deposit 235,851 9,003 3.82 % 229,776 5,984 2.60 Total interest-bearing deposits 383,636 9,217 2.40 % 389,145 6,274 1.61 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 87 4 4.60 % 1,882 91 4.84 Total interest-bearing liabilities 383,723 9,221 2.40 % 391,027 6,365 1.63 Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 1,168 — — 1,364 — — Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 10,110 — — 8,962 — — Total liabilities 395,001 — — 401,353 — — Total stockholders' equity 109,767 — — 76,016 — — Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 504,768 — — 477,369 — — Net interest income — $ 10,056 — — $ 10,049 — Net interest rate spread (1) — — 1.68 % — — 2.05 % Net interest-earning assets (2) $ 88,469 — — $ 54,929 — — Net interest margin (3) — — 2.13 % — — 2.25 % Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities — — 123.06 % — — 114.05 % (1) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities.
Biggest changeNet deferred loan fees/costs are immaterial. 35 Table of Contents For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Average Average Outstanding Average Outstanding Average Balance Interest Yield/Rate Balance Interest Yield/Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 27,943 $ 1,101 3.94 % $ 28,246 $ 1,418 5.02 % Investment securities available-for-sale 98,902 4,083 4.13 76,068 2,574 3.38 Loans receivable, net 376,887 16,841 4.47 366,986 15,253 4.16 Restricted stock 920 33 3.59 892 32 3.59 Total interest-earning assets 504,652 22,058 4.37 472,192 19,277 4.08 Noninterest-earning assets 31,001 32,576 Total assets $ 535,653 $ 504,768 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts $ 77,186 77 0.10 % $ 80,656 81 0.10 % NOW accounts 53,904 14 0.03 43,564 13 0.03 Money market accounts 21,172 106 0.50 23,565 120 0.51 Certificates of deposit 242,215 9,013 3.72 235,851 9,003 3.82 Total interest-bearing deposits 394,477 9,210 2.33 383,636 9,217 2.40 Federal Home Loan Bank advances — — — 87 4 4.60 Total interest-bearing liabilities 394,477 9,210 2.33 383,723 9,221 2.40 Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 1,697 1,168 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 10,699 10,110 Total liabilities 406,873 395,001 Total stockholders' equity 128,780 109,767 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 535,653 504,768 Net interest income $ 12,848 $ 10,056 Net interest rate spread (1) 2.04 % 1.68 % Net interest-earning assets (2) $ 110,175 $ 88,469 Net interest margin (3) 2.55 % 2.13 % Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 127.93 % 123.06 % (1) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities.
(2) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. Rate/Volume Analysis The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the periods indicated.
(2) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. 36 Table of Contents Rate/Volume Analysis The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the periods indicated.
(2) Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. (3) Represents noninterest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income. 34 Table of Contents Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 Total Assets.
(2) Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. (3) Represents noninterest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income. 34 Table of Contents Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 Total Assets.
Among the techniques we are using to manage interest rate risk are: ● maintaining capital levels that substantially exceed the thresholds for well-capitalized status under federal regulations; ● maintaining a high liquidity level; ● growing our core deposit accounts; and 39 Table of Contents ● managing our investment securities portfolio to reduce the average maturity and effective life of the portfolio.
Among the techniques we are using to manage interest rate risk are: ● maintaining capital levels that substantially exceed the thresholds for well-capitalized status under federal regulations; ● maintaining a high liquidity level; ● growing our core deposit accounts; and ● managing our investment securities portfolio to reduce the average maturity and effective life of the portfolio.
The primary impact of inflation on our operations is reflected in increased operating costs. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates, 42 Table of Contents generally, have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than does inflation.
The primary impact of inflation on our operations is reflected in increased operating costs. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates, generally, have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than does inflation.
The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2024, the calculation of the estimated changes in our EVE that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve.
The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2025, the calculation of the estimated changes in our EVE that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve.
Realization of tax benefits depends on having sufficient taxable income, available tax loss carrybacks or credits, the reversal of taxable temporary differences and/or tax planning strategies within the reversal period, and that current tax law allows for the realization of recorded tax benefits.
Realization of tax benefits depends on having sufficient taxable income, available tax loss carrybacks or credits, the reversal of taxable temporary differences and/or tax planning strategies within the reversal period, and that current tax law allows for the realization of recorded tax benefits. Fair Value Measurements.
We typically retain in our portfolio the loans we originate. We offer a variety of deposit accounts including checking accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. Our results of operations depend primarily on our net interest income.
We typically retain in our portfolio the loans we originate. We offer a variety of deposit accounts including checking accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. 30 Table of Contents Our results of operations depend primarily on our net interest income.
The following table sets forth, at December 31, 2024, the calculation of the estimated changes in our net interest income that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve.
Change in Net Interest Income. The following table sets forth, at December 31, 2025, the calculation of the estimated changes in our net interest income that would result from the designated immediate changes in the United States Treasury yield curve.
Highlights of our current business strategy include: ● Continue to focus on originating fixed-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans for retention in our portfolio. We are primarily a fixed-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loan lender for borrowers in our primary market area. We do not offer adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans.
Highlights of our current business strategy include: ● Continue to focus on originating fixed-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans for retention in our portfolio. We are primarily a fixed-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loan lender for borrowers in our primary market area.
Under the CECL methodology, the allowance for credit losses represents management’s estimate of lifetime credit losses in loans as of the balance sheet date using relevant available information, from both internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts.
Allowance for credit losses represents management’s estimate of lifetime credit losses in loans as of the balance sheet date using relevant available information, from both internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Deferred Taxes.
The amount of dividends that Fifth District may declare and pay to Fifth District Bancorp is governed by applicable bank regulations. At December 31, 2024, Fifth District Bancorp (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $21.8 million. At December 31, 2024, Fifth District was categorized as well-capitalized under regulatory capital guidelines.
The amount of dividends that Fifth District may declare and pay to Fifth District Bancorp is governed by applicable bank regulations. At December 31, 2025, Fifth District Bancorp (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $19.2 million. At December 31, 2025, Fifth District was categorized as well-capitalized under regulatory capital guidelines.
(2) EVE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. (3) Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets. (4) EVE Ratio represents EVE divided by the present value of assets.
(2) EVE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. (3) Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.
Core deposits totaled $152.7 million, or 39.0% of total deposits, at December 31, 2024. ● Remain a community-oriented institution and rely on high quality service to maintain and build a loyal local customer base . We were established in 1926.
Core deposits totaled $153.4 million, or 39.0% of total deposits, at December 31, 2025. ● Remain a community-oriented institution and rely on high quality service to maintain and build a loyal local customer base . We were established in 1926.
Classified loans totaled $1.1 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $153,000 at December 31, 2023, and total past due greater than 30 days were $5.4 million and $5.3 million at those respective dates. As a percentage of nonperforming loans, the allowance for credit losses on loans was 158.0% at December 31, 2024, 254.0% at December 31, 2023. .
Classified loans totaled $1.3 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $1.1 at December 31, 2024, and total past due greater than 30 days were $4.9 million and $5.4 million at those respective dates. As a percentage of nonperforming loans, the allowance for credit losses on loans was 312.3% at December 31, 2025, 158.0% at December 31, 2024. .
At December 31, 2024, our nonperforming assets totaled $1.1 million, or 0.2% of total assets. ● Continue efforts to grow low-cost “core” deposits. We consider our core deposits to include all deposits other than certificates of deposit.
At December 31, 2025, our nonperforming assets totaled $586,000, or 0.1% of total assets. ● Continue efforts to grow low-cost “core” deposits. We consider our core deposits to include all deposits other than certificates of deposit.
The majority of the increase in certificates of deposit was driven by new customer activity and migration from lower yielding money markets and savings accounts. NOW accounts increased $3.1 million, or 6.1%, to $53.9 million at December 31, 2024, from $50.8 million at December 31, 2023.
The majority of the increase in certificates of deposit was driven by new customer activity and migration from lower yielding money markets and savings accounts. NOW accounts increased $2.4 million, or 4.4%, to $56.3 million at December 31, 2025, from $53.9 million at December 31, 2024.
The increase in net benefit is based on our evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses throughout the reporting period. The recovery of credit losses on unfunded commitments was $110,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to a $125,000 provision on unfunded commitments for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The recovery of credit losses is based on our evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses throughout the reporting period. The provision of credit losses on unfunded commitments was $10,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to a ($110,000) on unfunded commitments for the year ended December 31, 2024.
At December 31, 2024, $332.7 million, or 90.3% of our total loan portfolio, consisted of residential mortgage loans. We expect residential mortgage lending to remain our primary lending activity. ● Continue to moderately increase our commercial and industrial loan portfolio.
At December 31, 2025, $325.8 million, or 86.3% of our total loan portfolio, consisted of residential mortgage loans. We expect residential mortgage lending to remain our primary lending activity. ● Continue to moderately increase our commercial and industrial loan portfolio.
To a limited extent, we have originated and purchased commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, and loan participations from other lenders and investors. At December 31, 2024, $14.4 million, or 3.9% of our total loan portfolio, consisted of commercial real estate, commercial and industrial loans, and loan participations.
To a limited extent, we have originated and purchased commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, and loan participations from other lenders and investors. At December 31, 2025, $24.8 million, or 6.6% of our total loan portfolio, consisted of commercial real estate, commercial and industrial loans, and loan participations.
At December 31, 2024, we had $-0- of outstanding advances under the Bank Term Funding Program. At December 31, 2024, we had $-0- of outstanding advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.
At December 31, 2025, we had $-0- of outstanding advances under 41 Table of Contents the Bank Term Funding Program. At December 31, 2025, we had no outstanding advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.
We intend to grow our balance sheet organically on a managed basis, and the capital we are raising in the stock offering will enable us to increase our lending and investment capacity.
We intend to grow our balance sheet organically on a managed basis, and the capital we raised in the stock offering has enabled us to increase our lending and investment capacity.
Accordingly, our consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards. We consider the accounting policy for the allowance for credit losses to be our critical accounting policy. Effective January 1, 2023, we adopted CECL.
Accordingly, our consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards. We consider the following accounting policies to be our critical accounting policies: Allowance for Credit Losses.
The average balance of certificates of deposit increased from $229.8 million as of December 31, 2023, to $235.9 million as December 31, 2024, while over the same period the average balance of savings accounts decreased from $84.3 million to $80.7 million, and the average balance of money market accounts decreased from $26.3 million to $23.6 million. 38 Table of Contents Provision for Credit Losses .
The average balance of certificates of deposit increased from $235.9 million as of December 31, 2024, to $242.2 million as December 31, 2025, while over the same period the average balance of savings accounts decreased from $80.7 million to $77.2 million, and the average balance of money market accounts decreased from $23.6 million to $21.2 million. 38 Table of Contents Provision (Recovery) for Credit Losses .
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2024, we would have experienced a 13.56% decrease in net interest income in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in market interest rates and a 2.18% increase in net interest income in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in market interest rates.
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2025, we would have experienced a 16.57% decrease in net interest income in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in market interest rates and a 5.59% increase in net interest income in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in market interest rates.
Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value using quoted prices in active markets (Level 1) do not require significant judgment while the valuation of assets and liabilities when quoted market prices are not available (Levels 2 and 3) may require significant judgment to assess whether observable or unobservable inputs for those assets and liabilities provide reasonable determination of fair value. 32 Table of Contents Selected Financial Data The following selected financial data sets forth certain financial highlights of the Company and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. At December 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 527,307 $ 480,797 Cash and cash equivalents 37,916 19,306 Investment securities available-for-sale 92,987 67,901 Loans receivable, net 367,333 365,038 Premises and equipment, net 11,923 12,475 Bank owned life insurance 10,685 10,332 Deferred tax asset, net 2,185 2,063 Deposits 391,476 390,003 Federal Home Loan Bank advances — 4,000 Total equity capital 125,775 77,798 For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Selected Operating Data: Total interest and dividend income $ 19,277 $ 16,414 Total interest expense 9,221 6,365 Net interest income 10,056 10,049 Recovery of credit loan losses (1,210) (325) Net interest income after recovery of credit losses 11,266 10,374 Total non-interest income 11 973 Total non-interest expense 12,713 10,401 Earnings (loss) before income taxes (1,436) 946 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (358) 149 Net income (loss) $ (1,078) $ 797 33 Table of Contents At or For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets (0.21) % 0.17 % Return on average equity (0.98) 1.05 Interest rate spread (1) 1.68 2.05 Net interest margin (2) 2.13 2.25 Noninterest expense as a percentage of average assets 2.52 2.18 Efficiency ratio (3) 126.28 91.66 Average interest-earning assets as a percentage of average interest-bearing liabilities 126.06 114.05 Capital Ratios (Bank only): Average equity as a percentage of average assets 21.75 % 15.92 % Total capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets 43.89 35.33 Tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets 43.22 34.15 Common equity Tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets 43.22 34.15 Tier 1 capital as a percentage of average assets 21.94 17.41 Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of total loans 0.46 % 0.76 % Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of non-performing loans 158.05 254.03 Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of non-accrual loans 158.05 1,831.52 Non-accrual loans as a percentage of total loans 0.29 0.04 Net recoveries (charge-offs) as a percentage of average outstanding loans — — Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans 0.29 0.30 Non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets 0.20 0.23 Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets 0.21 0.24 Other Data: Number of offices 7 7 Number of full-time employees 67 64 Number of part-time employees 1 1 (1) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value using quoted prices in active markets (Level 1) do not require significant judgment while the valuation of assets and liabilities when quoted market prices are not available (Levels 2 and 3) may require significant judgment to assess whether observable or unobservable inputs for those assets and liabilities provide reasonable determination of fair value. 32 Table of Contents Selected Financial Data The following selected financial data sets forth certain financial highlights of the Company and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. At December 31, 2025 2024 (In thousands) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 534,394 $ 527,307 Cash and cash equivalents 33,852 37,916 Investment securities available-for-sale 99,077 92,987 Loans receivable, net 376,391 367,333 Premises and equipment, net 11,636 11,923 Bank owned life insurance 7,689 10,685 Deferred tax asset, net 1,722 2,447 Deposits 393,162 391,476 Federal Home Loan Bank advances — — Total stockholders' equity 129,757 125,775 For the Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 (In thousands) Selected Operating Data: Total interest and dividend income $ 22,058 $ 19,277 Total interest expense 9,210 9,221 Net interest income 12,848 10,056 Provision for (Recovery of) credit losses 10 (1,210) Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) credit losses 12,838 11,266 Total non-interest income 4,430 11 Total non-interest expense 13,083 12,713 Income (loss) before income taxes 4,185 (1,436) Provision (benefit) for income taxes 97 (358) Net income (loss) $ 4,088 $ (1,078) 33 Table of Contents At or For the Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets 0.76 % (0.21) % Return on average equity 3.17 (0.98) Interest rate spread (1) 2.04 1.68 Net interest margin (2) 2.55 2.13 Noninterest expense as a percentage of average assets 2.44 2.52 Efficiency ratio (3) 75.72 126.28 Average interest-earning assets as a percentage of average interest-bearing liabilities 127.93 123.06 Capital Ratios (Bank only): Average equity as a percentage of average assets 24.04 % 21.75 % Total capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets 41.79 43.91 Tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets 41.17 43.24 Common equity Tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets 41.17 43.24 Tier 1 capital as a percentage of average assets 21.07 20.78 Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of total loans 0.45 % 0.46 % Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of non-performing loans 312.32 158.05 Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percentage of non-accrual loans 312.32 158.05 Non-accrual loans as a percentage of total loans 0.14 0.29 Net recoveries (charge-offs) as a percentage of average outstanding loans — — Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans 0.14 0.29 Non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets 0.10 0.20 Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets 0.11 0.21 Other Data: Number of offices 7 7 Number of full-time employees 66 67 Number of part-time employees 1 1 (1) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
The increase was primarily due to the increase in the average cost of deposits to 2.40% for the year ended December 31, 2024, from 1.61% for the year ended December 31, 2023, reflecting the rising market interest rate environment.
The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the average cost of deposits to 2.33% for the year ended December 31, 2025, from 2.40% for the year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting the decreasing market interest rate environment.
The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased by $5.5 million, or 1.4%, to $383.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, from $389.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Net Interest Income .
The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased by $10.8 million, or 2.8%, to $394.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, from $383.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Net Interest Income .
Interest Income. Interest and dividend income increased by $2.9 million, or 17.4%, to $19.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $16.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest Income. Interest and dividend income increased by $2.8 million, or 14.4%, to $22.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $19.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The average balance of investment securities available-for-sale increased $9.8 million, or 14.8%, to $76.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, from $66.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The average yield on available-for-sale investment securities increased to 3.38% for the year ended December 31, 2024, from 2.54% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The average balance of investment securities available-for-sale increased $22.8 million, or 30.0%, to $98.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, from $76.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The average yield on available-for-sale investment securities increased to 4.13% for the year ended December 31, 2025, from 3.38% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
At December 31, 2024, we had $34.6 million of outstanding commitments to originate loans, which primarily consists of HELOC’s totaling $13.4 million, construction loans totaling $8.4 million, and Board approved loans totaling $11.5 million. At December 31, 2024, certificates of deposit that are scheduled to mature on or before December 31, 2025 totaled $214.2 million.
At December 31, 2025, we had $35.9 million of outstanding commitments to originate loans, which primarily consists of HELOC’s totaling $17.4 million, construction loans totaling $14.2 million, and Board approved loans totaling $3.1 million. At December 31, 2025, certificates of deposit that are scheduled to mature on or before December 31, 2026 totaled $224.1 million.
Deposits decreased by $1.5 million, or 0.4%, to $391.5 million at December 31, 2024, from $390.0 million at December 31, 2023. Certificates of deposit increased $10.7 million, or 4.7%, to $238.8 million at December 31, 2024, from $228.1 million at December 31, 2023.
Deposits increased by $1.7 million, or 0.4%, to $393.2 million at December 31, 2025, from $391.5 million at December 31, 2024. Certificates of deposit increased $925,000, or 0.4%, to $239.7 million at December 31, 2025, from $238.8 million at December 31, 2024.
The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased from 1.63% for the year ended December 31, 2023, to 2.40% for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the average rate paid on certificates of deposit from 2.60% in 2023 to 3.82% in 2024.
The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 2.40% for the year ended December 31, 2024, to 2.33% for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to a decrease in the average rate paid on certificates of deposit from 3.82% in 2024 to 3.72% in 2025.
While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. Our 41 Table of Contents most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments.
While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. Our most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments. The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending, and investing activities during any given period.
The recovery of credit losses on unfunded commitments is based on an evaluation of the historical usage rate. Total non-performing loans were $1.1 million at December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023.
The increase in the provision was primarily due to an increase on the unfunded balance of construction loans in process. The recovery of credit losses on unfunded commitments is based on an evaluation of the historical usage rate. Total non-performing loans were $544,000 at December 31, 2025, and $1.1 million December 31, 2024.
The provision (benefit) for income taxes decreased by $507,000, or 347.0%, to ($358,000) for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $149,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was due to a $2.4 million, or 251.8%, decrease in pretax income. The effective tax rate was 21% for both years. Management of Market Risk General.
The provision (benefit) for income taxes increased by $455,000, or 127.1%, to $97,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to ($358,000) for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was due to a $5.6 million, or 391.4%, increase in pretax income. The effective tax rate was 21% for both years. Management of Market Risk General.
The increase was primarily due to an increase in salaries and employee benefits of $761,000, or 12.8%, an increase in occupancy and equipment expense of $159,000, or 9.6%, an increase in professional and legal fees of $46,000, or 31.1%, an increase in data processing expense of $111,000, or 10.4%, an increase in audit and examination fees of $158,000, or 108.2%, and an increase in charitable contributions of $1.2 million, or 2,879.1% from establishing the Fifth District Community Foundation Inc., partially offset by a $99,000, or 26.3% decrease in directors fees, and a $127,000, or 49.2% decrease in advertising Provision (benefit) for Income Taxes.
The increase was primarily due to an increase in salaries and employee benefits of $958,000 or 14.3%, an increase in occupancy and equipment expense of $210,000, or 11.5%, an increase in professional and legal fees of $136,000, or 70.1%, an increase in data processing expense of $125,000, or 10.6%, an increase in audit and examination fees of $28,000, or 9.2%, partially offset by a $37,000, or 13.4% decrease in directors fees, a $1.3 million, or 99.7%, decrease in charitable contributions from establishing the Fifth District Community Foundation Inc. in 2024, and a $26,000, or 19.8% decrease in advertising.
Loans Receivable, Net. Loans receivable, net, increased by $2.3 million, or 0.6%, to $367.3 million at December 31, 2024 from $365.0 million at December 31, 2023. Loan originations were $38.9 million and loan repayments totaled $37.7 million.
Loans receivable, net, increased by $9.1 million, or 2.5%, to $376.4 million at December 31, 2025 from $367.3 million at December 31, 2024. Loan originations were $58.5 million and loan repayments totaled $49.4 million.
The net interest margin decreased to 2.13% for the year ended December 31, 2024, from 2.25% for the year ended December 31, 2023. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased from 3.68% for the year ended December 31, 2023, to 4.08% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The average yield on interest-earning assets increased from 4.08% for the year ended December 31, 2024, to 4.37% for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Total stockholders’ equity increased by $48.0 million, or 61.7%, to $125.8 million at December 31, 2024, from $77.8 million at December 31, 2023.
Total stockholders’ equity increased by $4.0 million, or 3.2%, to $129.8 million at December 31, 2025, from $125.8 million at December 31, 2024.
In addition to organic growth, we may also consider expansion opportunities in our market area or in contiguous markets that we believe would enhance both our franchise value and stockholder returns.
In addition to organic growth, we may also consider expansion opportunities in our market area or in contiguous markets that we believe would enhance both our franchise value and stockholder returns. These opportunities may include 31 Table of Contents establishing loan production offices, establishing new, or de novo, branch offices, acquiring branch offices and/or acquiring other financial institutions.
These discussions take into consideration our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives consistent with the policy and guidelines approved by them. The board of directors establishes policies and guidelines for managing interest rate risk. Our asset/liability management strategy attempts to manage the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income, our primary source of earnings.
The board of directors establishes policies and guidelines for managing interest rate risk. 39 Table of Contents Our asset/liability management strategy attempts to manage the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income, our primary source of earnings.
Total interest expense increased $2.9 million or 44.9%, to $9.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared $6.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Total interest expense decreased $11,000 or 0.1%, to $9.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $9.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The table above indicates that at December 31, 2024, we would experience 28.02% decrease in EVE in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in market interest rates and a 22.70% increase in EVE in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates. 40 Table of Contents Change in Net Interest Income.
(4) EVE Ratio represents EVE divided by the present value of assets. 40 Table of Contents The table above indicates that at December 31, 2025, we would experience 25.90% decrease in EVE in the event of an instantaneous parallel 200 basis point increase in market interest rates and a 16.09% increase in EVE in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates.
MMDA accounts decreased $3.7 million, or 14.0%, to $22.7 million at December 31, 2024, from $26.4 million at December 31, 2023. Savings Accounts decreased $8.6 million, or 10.1%, to $76.0 million at December 31, 2024, from $84.6 million at December 31, 2023. Total Stockholders’ Equity.
MMDA accounts decreased $2.0 million, or 8.8%, to $20.7 million at December 31, 2025, from $22.7 million at December 31, 2024. Savings Accounts increased $399,000, or 0.5%, to $76.4 million at December 31, 2025, from $76.0 million at December 31, 2024. Total Stockholders’ Equity.
There were no out-of-period items or adjustments required to be excluded from the table below. 36 Table of Contents Year Ended December 31, 2024 vs. 2023 Increase (Decrease) Due to: Total Increase Volume Rate (Decrease) (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 550 $ 290 $ 840 Investment securities available-for-sale 250 640 890 Loans receivable, net 102 1,027 1,129 Restricted stock — 4 4 Total interest-earning assets 902 1,961 2,863 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts (4) (10) (14) NOW accounts (1) 1 — Money market accounts (19) (43) (62) Certificates of deposit 158 2,861 3,019 Total deposits 134 2,809 2,943 Federal Home Loan Bank advances (87) — (87) Total interest-bearing liabilities 515 5,204 5,719 Change in net interest income $ 386 $ (3,242) $ (2,856) 37 Table of Contents Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 General.
There were no out-of-period items or adjustments required to be excluded from the table below. Year Ended December 31, 2025 vs. 2024 Increase (Decrease) Due to: Total Increase Volume Rate (Decrease) (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ (15) $ (302) $ (317) Investment securities available-for-sale 773 736 1,509 Loans receivable, net 412 1,176 1,588 Restricted stock 1 — 1 Total interest-earning assets 1,171 1,610 2,781 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts (3) (1) (4) NOW accounts 3 (2) 1 Money market accounts (12) (2) (14) Certificates of deposit 243 (233) 10 Total deposits 231 (238) (7) Federal Home Loan Bank advances (4) — (4) Total interest-bearing liabilities 227 (238) (11) Change in net interest income $ 944 $ 1,848 $ 2,792 37 Table of Contents Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 General.
The provision for credit losses was a net benefit of $1.2 million in 2024 and a net benefit of $325,000 in 2023. The allowance for credit losses on loans represented 0.46% of total loans at December 31, 2024, and 0.76% of total loans at December 31, 2023.
The provision for credit losses on loans was $-0- for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to ($1.1 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024. The allowance for credit losses on loans represented 0.45% of total loans at December 31, 2025, and 0.46% of total loans at December 31, 2024.
These opportunities may include establishing loan production offices, establishing new, or de novo, branch offices, acquiring branch offices and/or acquiring other financial institutions. 31 Table of Contents Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Critical Accounting Estimates The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in conformity with GAAP.
Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Critical Accounting Estimates The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in conformity with GAAP.
Our results of operations also may be affected significantly by general and local economic and competitive conditions, changes in market interest rates, governmental policies and actions of regulatory authorities. 30 Table of Contents Business Strategy Our principal objective is to build long-term value for our stockholders by operating a profitable community-oriented financial institution dedicated to meeting the banking needs of our customers by emphasizing personalized and efficient customer service.
Business Strategy Our principal objective is to build long-term value for our stockholders by operating a profitable community-oriented financial institution dedicated to meeting the banking needs of our customers by emphasizing personalized and efficient customer service.
Net interest income increased $7,000, or 0.06%, to $10.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $10.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The interest rate spread decreased to 1.68% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 2.05% for the year ended December 31, 2023, while average net interest-earning assets increased $33.5 million period-to-period.
The interest rate spread increased to 2.04% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 1.68% for the year ended December 31, 2024, while average net interest-earning assets increased $21.7 million period-to-period. The net interest margin increased to 2.55% for the year ended December 31, 2025, from 2.13% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Noninterest Income. Non-interest income decreased $962,000, or 98.9% to $11,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $973,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Noninterest Income. Non-interest income increased $4.4, or 4017.3% to $4.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $11,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The increase primarily resulted from the sale of stock in the initial public offering that totaled $53.2 million, offset by the unearned ESOP shares of $4.2 million, the accumulated other comprehensive loss (as a result of market value adjustment of investment securities available-for-sale due to the rise in market interest rates during the period) declining $62,000 and retained earnings decreasing $1.1 million due to the net loss for the period ended December 31, 2024.
The increase resulted primarily from the accumulated other comprehensive loss (as a result of market value adjustment of investment securities available-for-sale due to the rise in market interest rates during the period) declining $2.5 million and retained earnings increasing $3.2 million due to the net income for the year offset by the $2.0 million decrease in additional paid-in capital as we deploy excess capital to repurchase shares of our common stock.
Net income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2024, was ($1.1) million, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 235.3%, compared to $797,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $4.1 million, an increase of $5.2 million, or 479.2%, compared to ($1.1) million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
All estimated changes presented in the table are within the policy limits established by the board of directors. At December 31, 2024 Change in Interest Rates Net Interest Income Year 1 (basis points) (1) Forecast Year 1 Change from Level (Dollars in thousands) 400 $ 8,922 (27.74) % 300 9,809 (20.55) 200 10,672 (13.56) 100 11,512 (6.76) Level 12,347 — (100) 12,513 1.34 (200) 12,616 2.18 (300) 12,683 2.72 (400) 12,731 3.11 (1) Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
All estimated changes presented in the table are within the policy limits established by the board of directors. At December 31, 2025 Change in Interest Rates Net Interest Income Year 1 (basis points) (1) Forecast Year 1 Change from Level (Dollars in thousands) 400 $ 9,340 (33.34) % 300 10,508 (25.00) 200 11,689 (16.57) 100 12,848 (8.30) Level 14,011 — (100) 14,445 3.10 (200) 14,794 5.59 (300) 15,020 7.21 (400) 15,241 8.78 (1) Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
Noninterest Expense. . Noninterest expense increased $2.3 million, or 22.2%, to $12.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $10.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net interest income increased $2.8 million, or 27.8%, to $12.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $10.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Interest income on cash and cash equivalents, comprised primarily of overnight deposits, increased by $840,000, or 145.3%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, due to an increase in the average yield to 5.02% for the year ended December 31, 2024, from 3.99% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest income on cash and cash equivalents, comprised primarily of overnight deposits, decreased by $317,000, or 22.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to a decrease in the average balance of cash and cash equivalents by $303,000 to $27.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, from $28.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Commercial and industrial loans increased by $2.0 million, primarily from the purchase of the guaranteed portion of government loans, and Bankers Healthcare loans. 1-4 single family mortgages decreased by $4.4 million, home equity loans decreased by $598,000, construction loans increased by $1.5 million, and we reversed $1.1 million from our allowance for credit losses. Deposits.
Commercial loans increased by $10.4 million, primarily from the origination of commercial real estate loans, and commercial and industrial loans, 1-4 single family mortgages decreased by $6.9 million, home equity loans increased by $2.1 million, and construction and land loans increased by $3.0 million. Deposits.
The increase is attributed to a $1.1 million, or 8.0%, increase in interest on loans, a $845,000, or 139.7%, increase in interest on other interest-earning assets and $889,000, or 52.8%, increase in interest on investment securities available-for-sale. During the year ended December 31, 2024, average loans receivable, net, increased by $2.6 million, or 0.7%, from year ended December 31, 2023.
The increase is attributed to a $1.6 million, or 10.4%, increase in interest on loans, a $1.5 million, or 58.6%, increase in interest on investment securities available-for-sale, offset by a $316,000, or 2.2%, decrease in other interest-earning assets.
The increase in the average yield on available-for-sale investment securities was primarily due to the rising market interest rate environment as well as selling $18.7 million in securities available-for-sale, for a loss of $1.1 million, and redeploying the funds into higher yielding securities.
The increase in the average yield on available-for-sale investment securities was primarily due to reinvesting in higher yielding securities.
The net proceeds of the public offering are reflected in stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2024. Investment Securities Available-For-Sale. Investment securities available-for-sale increased $25.1 million, or 36.9%, to $93.0 million at December 31, 2024 from $67.9 million at December 31, 2023. Securities purchased totaled $54.4 million, securities sold totaled $18.7 million, and calls, maturities, and repayments totaled $9.4 million.
Investment securities available-for-sale increased $6.1 million, or 6.5%, to $99.1 million at December 31, 2025 from $93.0 million at December 31, 2024. Securities purchased totaled $18.3 million, and calls, maturities, and repayments totaled $15.9 million. Adding to the increase was a fair market value adjustment of $3.8 million Loans Receivable, Net.
The decrease was primarily due to the $1.1 million realized loss on the sale of investment securities available-for-sale and a $8,000, or 2.0% decrease in ATM and check card fees, offset by a $13,000, or 6.4% increase in deposit service charges and fees, a $41,000, or 13.1% increase in the cash surrender value of the bank owned life insurance, and a $141,000 gain on sale of property.
This increase is primarily due to $6.1 million increase in investment securities available-for-sale, and $9.1 million increase in loans receivable, net offset by a $4.1 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents, and a $3.0 million decrease in bank owned life insurance. Cash and Cash Equivalents.
The average yield on loans increased to 4.16% for the year ended December 31, 2024, from 3.88% for the year ended December 31, 2023, due to the rising market interest rate environment.
The average yield decreased to 3.94% for year ended December 31, 2025, from 5.02% for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in average yield was due to the decrease in market interest rates. Interest Expense .
Total assets were $527.3 million at December 31, 2024, an increase of $46.5 million, or 9.7%, compared to $480.8 million at December 31, 2023. This increase is primarily due to $18.6 million increase in cash and cash equivalents, $25.1 million increase in investment securities available-for-sale, and $2.3 million increase in loans receivable, net. Cash and Cash Equivalents.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $4.1 million, or 10.7%, to $33.9 million at December 31, 2025 from $37.9 million at December 31, 2024. This decrease is primarily due to the purchase of investments available for sale and the origination of loans, primarily commercial real estate loans. Investment Securities Available-For-Sale.
The net loss was primarily from an increase in non-interest expense of $2.3 million resulting from a $1.3 million charitable contribution to fund the Fifth District Community Foundation Inc., which was established in connection with the initial public offering, and increase in interest expense of $2.9 million, a decrease in non-interest income of $962,000, partially offset by an increase in interest income of $2.9 million, and a $507,000 decrease in provision for income taxes.
The increase in net income was primarily from an increase in interest income of $2.8 million, an increase in non-interest income of $4.4 million mainly due to a gain on bank owned life insurance proceeds, partially offset by a decrease in recovery of credit losses on loans of $1.2 million, a $370,000 increase in non-interest expense, and a $455,000 decrease in the (benefit) for income taxes.
The increase in the average rate paid on certificates of deposit contributed to migration from lower yielding savings accounts and money market accounts, to higher yielding certificates of deposit.
The decrease in the average rate paid on certificates of deposit was attributed to decreasing market interest rates.
Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $5.1 million, primarily due to Federal Home Loan Bank advances of $4.0 million and a net increase in deposits of $1.1 million. We believe we maintain a strong liquidity position, and are committed to maintaining it. We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis.
Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities, cash flows from investing activities, and cash flows from financing activities. For additional information, see the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. We believe we maintain a strong liquidity position, and are committed to maintaining it. We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis.
All estimated changes presented in the table are within the policy limits established by the board of directors. At December 31, 2024 EVE as a Percentage of Present Value of Assets (3) Estimated Increase (Decrease) in Increase EVE (Decrease) Change in Interest Rates (basis points) (1) Estimated EVE (2) Amount Percent EVE Ratio (4) (basis points) (Dollars in thousands) 400 $ 52,162 $ (51,841) (49.85) % 13.36 % (889) 300 62,450 (41,553) (39.95) 15.37 (688) 200 74,858 (29,145) (28.02) 17.63 (462) 100 88,742 (15,361) (14.67) 19.94 (231) Level 104,003 — — 22.25 — (100) 116,995 12,993 12.49 23.83 158 (200) 127,613 23,610 22.70 24.82 257 (300) 136,523 32,521 31.27 25.40 315 (400) 143,529 39,527 38.01 25.57 332 (1) Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
All estimated changes presented in the table are within the policy limits established by the board of directors. At December 31, 2025 EVE as a Percentage of Present Value of Assets (3) Estimated Increase (Decrease) in Increase EVE (Decrease) Change in Interest Rates (basis points) (1) Estimated EVE (2) Amount Percent EVE Ratio (4) (basis points) (Dollars in thousands) 400 $ 64,101 $ (58,200) (47.59) % 15.83 % (921) 300 75,621 (46,680) (38.17) % 17.92 % (712) 200 90,623 (31,678) (25.90) % 20.46 % (458) 100 106,649 (15,652) (12.80) % 22.91 % (213) Level 122,301 — — % 25.04 % — (100) 133,457 11,156 9.12 % 26.14 % 110 (200) 141,983 19,682 16.09 % 26.68 % 164 (300) 146,710 24,409 19.96 % 26.58 % 154 (400) 148,805 26,504 21.67 % 26.06 % 102 (1) Assumes an immediate uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities resulted in a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of $18.6 million. Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $(1.1) million, primarily due to a $1.1 million loss on sale of investment securities offset by $1.2 million recovery of credit losses.
A $1.1 million realized loss on the sale of investment securities available-for-sale was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to no such realized losses recorded for the year ended December 31, 2025.