Biggest changeThe yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or expense. 53 Table of Contents For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2022 2021 2020 Average Outstanding Balance Interest Yield/ Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Yield/ Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Yield/ Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans: Real estate loans: One- to four-family (1) $ 122,652 $ 5,052 4.12 % $ 122,179 $ 5,391 4.41 % $ 128,915 $ 5,950 4.62 % Multi-family 92,372 3,721 4.03 103,612 4,305 4.15 103,710 4,414 4.26 Commercial 162,236 6,419 3.96 151,690 6,346 4.18 145,978 6,544 4.48 Home equity lines of credit 6,496 286 4.40 7,794 349 4.48 8,916 420 4.71 Construction loans 30,856 1,178 3.82 18,376 678 3.69 19,098 946 4.95 Commercial business loans 86,223 3,221 3.74 104,702 3,573 3.41 89,023 4,254 4.78 Consumer loans 8,048 318 3.95 7,791 357 4.58 7,410 389 5.25 Total loans 508,883 20,195 3.97 516,144 20,999 4.07 503,050 22,917 4.56 Securities: U.S. government, federal agency and government-sponsored enterprises 25,234 466 1.85 13,379 292 2.18 13,636 354 2.60 U.S. government sponsored mortgage-backed securities 186,837 3,830 2.05 149,052 2,809 1.88 131,059 3,327 2.54 State and political subdivisions 1,739 51 2.93 1,334 39 2.92 1,981 46 2.32 Total securities 213,810 4,347 2.03 163,765 3,140 1.92 146,676 3,727 2.54 Other 36,341 250 0.69 26,853 218 0.81 15,586 338 2.17 Total interest-earning assets 759,034 24,792 3.27 706,762 24,357 3.45 665,312 26,982 4.06 Noninterest-earning assets 23,342 33,033 28,160 Total assets $ 782,376 $ 739,795 $ 693,472 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing checking or NOW $ 109,929 134 0.12 $ 90,459 137 0.15 $ 63,964 188 0.29 Savings accounts 70,111 105 0.15 57,900 114 0.20 46,552 164 0.35 Money market accounts 166,787 549 0.33 132,860 492 0.37 103,150 1,053 1.02 Certificates of deposit 258,199 1,280 0.50 277,752 2,950 1.06 308,089 6,505 2.11 Total interest-bearing deposits 605,026 2,068 0.34 558,971 3,693 0.66 521,755 7,910 1.52 Borrowings and repurchase agreements 32,110 461 1.44 36,088 485 1.34 43,023 784 1.82 Total interest-bearing liabilities 637,136 2,529 0.40 595,059 4,178 0.70 564,778 8,694 1.54 Noninterest-bearing deposits 55,722 49,297 39,515 Noninterest-bearing liabilities 7,674 11,115 9,062 Total liabilities 700,532 655,471 613,355 Equity 81,844 84,324 80,117 Total liabilities and equity 782,376 739,795 693,472 Net interest income $ 22,263 $ 20,179 $ 18,288 Net interest rate spread (2) 2.87 % 2.75 % 2.52 % Net interest-earning assets (3) $ 121,898 $ 111,703 $ 100,534 Net interest margin (4) 2.93 % 2.86 % 2.75 % Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 119 % 119 % 118 % (1) Includes home equity loans.
Biggest changeThe yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or expense. 48 Table of Contents For The Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 Difference Average Outstanding Balance Interest Yield/ Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Yield/ Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Yield/ Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans: Real estate loans: One- to four-family (1) $ 150,343 $ 6,675 4.44 % $ 122,652 $ 5,052 4.12 % $ 27,691 $ 1,623 0.32 % Multi-family 95,481 3,990 4.18 92,372 3,721 4.03 3,109 269 0.15 Commercial 187,519 8,213 4.38 162,236 6,419 3.96 25,283 1,794 0.42 Home equity lines of credit 7,192 414 5.76 6,496 286 4.40 696 128 1.36 Construction loans 41,267 2,045 4.96 30,856 1,178 3.82 10,411 867 1.14 Commercial business loans 76,538 4,380 5.72 86,223 3,221 3.74 (9,685 ) 1,159 1.98 Consumer loans 9,021 389 4.31 8,048 318 3.95 973 71 0.36 Total loans 567,361 26,106 4.60 508,883 20,195 3.97 58,478 5,911 0.63 Securities: U.S. government, federal agency and government-sponsored enterprises 25,069 593 2.37 25,234 466 1.85 (165 ) 127 0.52 U.S. government sponsored mortgage-backed securities 179,326 4,766 2.66 186,837 3,830 2.05 (7,511 ) 936 0.61 State and political subdivisions 3,550 106 2.99 1,739 51 2.93 1,811 55 0.06 Total securities 207,945 5,465 2.63 213,810 4,347 2.03 (5,865 ) 1,118 0.60 Other 10,788 501 4.64 36,341 250 0.69 (25,553 ) 251 3.95 Total interest-earning assets 786,094 32,072 4.08 759,034 24,792 3.27 27,060 7,280 0.81 Noninterest-earning assets 41,149 23,342 17,807 Total assets $ 827,243 $ 782,376 $ 44,867 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing checking or NOW $ 117,672 191 0.16 $ 109,929 134 0.12 $ 7,743 57 0.04 Savings accounts 70,129 275 0.39 70,111 105 0.15 18 170 0.24 Money market accounts 171,990 2,476 1.44 166,787 549 0.33 5,203 1,927 1.11 Certificates of deposit 266,418 5,055 1.90 258,199 1,280 0.50 8,219 3,775 1.40 Total interest-bearing deposits 626,209 7,997 1.28 605,026 2,068 0.34 21,183 5,929 0.94 Borrowings and repurchase agreements 63,224 2,078 3.29 32,110 461 1.44 31,114 1,617 1.85 Total interest-bearing liabilities 689,433 10,075 1.46 637,136 2,529 0.40 52,297 7,546 1.06 Noninterest-bearing deposits 57,445 55,722 1,723 Noninterest-bearing liabilities 9,284 7,674 1,610 Total liabilities 756,162 700,532 55,630 Equity 71,081 81,844 (10,763 ) Total liabilities and equity 827,243 782,376 44,867 Net interest income $ 21,997 $ 22,263 $ (266 ) Net interest rate spread (2) 2.62 % 2.87 % -0.25 % Net interest-earning assets (3) $ 96,661 $ 121,898 $ (25,537 ) Net interest margin (4) 2.80 % 2.93 % -0.13 % Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 1.14 % 1.19 % -0.05 % (1) Includes home equity loans.
The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the gain on the sale of loans, a decrease in the net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities, and a decrease in other service charges and fees, partially offset by an increase in other income, an increase in bank-owned life insurance income, an increase in mortgage banking income, net, an increase in brokerage commissions and an increase in customer service fees.
The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in mortgage banking income, net, a decrease in gain on sale of loans, a decrease in brokerage commissions, a decrease in bank-owned life insurance and a decrease in other service charges and fees, partially offset by an increase in net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities and an increase in customer service fees.
As part of our ongoing asset-liability management, we currently use the following strategies to manage our interest rate risk: (i) sell the majority of our long-term, fixed-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans that we originate; (ii) lengthen the weighted average maturity of our liabilities through retail deposit pricing strategies and through longer-term wholesale funding sources such as brokered certificates of deposit and fixed-rate advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago; (iii) invest in shorter- to medium-term investment securities and interest-earning time deposits; 55 Table of Contents (iv) originate commercial mortgage loans, including multi-family loans and land loans, commercial loans and consumer loans, which tend to have shorter terms and higher interest rates than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, and which generate customer relationships that can result in larger noninterest-bearing demand deposit accounts; and (v) maintain adequate levels of capital.
As part of our ongoing asset-liability management, we currently use the following strategies to manage our interest rate risk: (i) sell the majority of our long-term, fixed-rate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans that we originate; (ii) lengthen the weighted average maturity of our liabilities through retail deposit pricing strategies and through longer-term wholesale funding sources such as brokered certificates of deposit and fixed-rate advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago; (iii) invest in shorter- to medium-term investment securities and interest-earning time deposits; 50 Table of Contents (iv) originate commercial mortgage loans, including multi-family loans and land loans, commercial loans and consumer loans, which tend to have shorter terms and higher interest rates than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, and which generate customer relationships that can result in larger noninterest-bearing demand deposit accounts; and (v) maintain adequate levels of capital.
Our results of operations also are affected by our provision for loan losses, noninterest income and noninterest expense. Noninterest income consists primarily of customer service fees, brokerage commission income, insurance commission income, net realized gains on loan sales, mortgage banking income, and income on bank-owned life insurance.
Our results of operations also are affected by our provision for credit losses, noninterest income and noninterest expense. Noninterest income consists primarily of customer service fees, brokerage commission income, insurance commission income, net realized gains on loan sales, mortgage banking income, and income on bank-owned life insurance.
We establish provisions for loan losses, which are charged to operations in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level we consider necessary to absorb potential credit losses inherent in our loan portfolio.
Provision for Credit Losses. We establish provisions for credit losses, which are charged to operations in order to maintain the allowance for credit losses at a level we consider necessary to absorb potential credit losses inherent in our loan portfolio.
The Association “opted in” to elect the Community Bank Leverage Ratio, effective with the quarter ended March 31, 2020. At June 30, 2022, Iroquois Federal exceeded all regulatory capital requirements. Iroquois Federal is considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines. See Note 13 Regulatory Matters of the notes to the financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K .
The Association “opted in” to elect the Community Bank Leverage Ratio, effective with the quarter ended March 31, 2020. At June 30, 2023, Iroquois Federal exceeded all regulatory capital requirements. Iroquois Federal is considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines. See Note 13 Regulatory Matters of the notes to the financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K .
We also do not own any private label mortgage-backed securities that are collateralized by Alt-A, low or no documentation or subprime mortgage loans. 43 Table of Contents The Association’s legal lending limit to any one borrower is 15% of unimpaired capital and surplus.
We also do not own any private label mortgage-backed securities that are collateralized by Alt-A, low or no documentation or subprime mortgage loans. 40 Table of Contents The Association’s legal lending limit to any one borrower is 15% of unimpaired capital and surplus.
(4) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. 54 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. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume).
(4) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. 49 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. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume).
Such tax positions are both initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement with the tax authority, assuming full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts.
Such tax positions are both initially and 42 Table of Contents subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement with the tax authority, assuming full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts.
The increase was due to an increase in net interest income and a decrease in provisions for loan losses, partially offset by a decrease in noninterest income and an increase in noninterest expense. Net Interest Income.
The decrease was due to a decrease in net interest income, a decrease in noninterest income, and an increase in noninterest expense, partially offset by a decrease in provisions for credit losses. Net Interest Income.
We believe that we have enough sources of liquidity to satisfy our short- and long-term liquidity needs as of June 30, 2022.
We believe that we have enough sources of liquidity to satisfy our short- and long-term liquidity needs as of June 30, 2023.
This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are subject to significant revision as more information becomes available. Actual loan losses may be significantly more than the allowance for loan losses we have established which could have a material negative effect on our financial results. See also “Business — Allowance for Loan Losses.” Income Tax Accounting.
This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are subject to significant revision as more information becomes available. Actual loan losses may be significantly more than the allowance for credit losses we have established, which could have a material negative effect on our financial results. Income Tax Accounting.
Details of our general ledger along with key data from each deposit, loan, investment, and borrowing are downloaded into our forecasting model, which takes into account both market and internal trends. Historical testing is done internally on a regular basis to confirm the validity of the model, while third-party testing is done periodically.
Details of our general ledger along with key data from each deposit, loan, investment, and borrowing are downloaded into our forecasting model, which takes into account both market and internal trends. We perform historical backtesting on a regular basis to confirm the validity of the model and assumptions, while third-party testing is done periodically.
Our Asset/Liability Management Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring our liquidity targets and strategies in order to ensure that sufficient liquidity exists for meeting the borrowing needs and deposit withdrawals of our customers as well as unanticipated contingencies. For the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, our liquidity ratio averaged 31.2% and 25.0% of our total assets, respectively.
Our Asset/Liability Management Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring our liquidity targets and strategies in order to ensure that sufficient liquidity exists for meeting the borrowing needs and deposit withdrawals of our customers as well as unanticipated contingencies. For the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, our liquidity ratio averaged 29.3% and 31.2% of our total assets, respectively.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION Overview We have grown our organization to $857.6 million in assets at June 30, 2022 from $377.2 million in assets at June 30, 2009. We have increased our assets primarily through increased investment securities and loan growth. Historically, we have operated as a traditional thrift institution.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION Overview We have grown our organization to $849.0 million in assets at June 30, 2023 from $377.2 million in assets at June 30, 2009. We have increased our assets primarily through increased investment securities and loan growth. Historically, we have operated as a traditional thrift institution.
If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements, which provide an additional source of funds, exist with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Federal Reserve Discount Window, and CIBC Bank USA. Federal Home Loan Bank advances were $15.0 million at June 30, 2022.
If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements, which provide an additional source of funds, exist with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Federal Reserve Discount Window, and CIBC Bank USA. Federal Home Loan Bank advances were $19.5 million at June 30, 2023.
Our net income for the year ended June 30, 2022 was $5.8 million, compared to a net income of $5.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2021. Our emphasis on conservative loan underwriting has resulted in relatively low levels of non-performing assets.
Our net income for the year ended June 30, 2023 was $4.7 million, compared to a net income of $5.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2022. Our emphasis on conservative loan underwriting has resulted in relatively low levels of non-performing assets.
Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors, and by other factors. 57 Table of Contents Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management.
Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us, our local competitors, national deposit brokers and by other factors. Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management.
With the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the SBA, the Company actively participated in assisting our customers with applications for resources through the program. Most PPP loans had a five-year term and earned interest at 1%.
With the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the SBA, the Company actively participated in assisting our customers with applications for resources through the program. Most PPP loans had a five-year term, earned interest at 1%, and were fully guaranteed by the U.S. government.
During the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we originated $296.2 million and $261.3 million of loans, respectively. Financing activities consist primarily of activity in deposit accounts and Federal Home Loan Bank advances.
During the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, we originated $202.2 million and $296.2 million of loans, respectively. Financing activities consist primarily of activity in deposit accounts and Federal Home Loan Bank advances.
Our non-performing assets totaled $1.3 million, or 0.2% of total assets at June 30, 2022, and $411,000, or 0.1% of assets at June 30, 2021.
Our non-performing assets totaled $148,000, or 0.1% of total assets at June 30, 2023, and $1.3 million, or 0.2% of assets at June 30, 2022.
Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets are affected by our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At June 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents totaled $75.8 million.
Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets are affected by our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At June 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents totaled $10.7 million.
Tax-equivalent yield adjustments have not been made for tax-exempt securities. All average balances are based on month-end balances, which management deems to be representative of the operations of Iroquois Federal. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances, but have been reflected in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.
All average balances are based on month-end balances, which management deems to be representative of the operations of Iroquois Federal. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances, but have been reflected in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.
At June 30, 2022, we had the ability to borrow up to an additional $109.9 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago based on our collateral, had $7.5 million available on our CIBC Bank line of credit, and had the ability to borrow an additional $41.0 million from the Federal Reserve based upon current collateral pledged.
At June 30, 2023, we had the ability to borrow up to an additional $94.8 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago based on our collateral, had $5.0 million available on our CIBC Bank line of credit, and had the ability to borrow an additional $55.9 million from the Federal Reserve based upon current collateral pledged.
Our net interest rate spread (the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities) was 2.87% and 2.75% for the year ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Net interest income increased to $22.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2021, from $20.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Our net interest rate spread (the difference between the yield on average interest-earning assets and the cost of average interest-bearing liabilities) was 2.62% and 2.87% for the year ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Net interest income decreased to $22.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2023, from $22.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Certificates of deposit due within one year of June 30, 2022 totaled $218.7 million, or 29.1% of total deposits. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the certificates of deposit due on or before June 30, 2023.
Certificates of deposit due within one year of June 30, 2023 totaled $243.7 million, or 33.1% of total deposits. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other 52 Table of Contents borrowings than we currently pay on the certificates of deposit due on or before June 30, 2024.
At June 30, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 857,558 $ 797,341 $ 735,517 Cash and cash equivalents 75,811 62,735 33,467 Investment securities available for sale 220,906 189,891 162,394 Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago stock 3,142 4,198 3,028 Loans held for sale 227 632 552 Loans receivable, net 518,704 512,739 509,265 Foreclosed assets held for sale 120 259 386 Bank-owned life insurance 14,373 9,339 9,345 Deposits 752,020 667,632 601,700 Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago advances 15,000 25,000 34,500 Total equity 71,658 85,304 82,564 For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Selected Operating Data: Interest income $ 24,792 $ 24,357 $ 26,982 Interest expense 2,529 4,178 8,694 Net interest income 22,263 20,179 18,288 Provision for loan losses 492 844 128 Net interest income after provision for loan losses 21,771 19,335 18,160 Noninterest income 5,504 6,258 4,810 Noninterest expense 19,448 18,212 17,086 Income before income tax expense 7,827 7,381 5,884 Income tax expense 2,043 2,034 1,639 Net income $ 5,784 $ 5,347 $ 4,245 48 Table of Contents At or For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2022 2021 2020 Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data: Performance Ratios: Return on average assets (net income as a percentage of average total assets) 0.74 % 0.72 % 0.61 % Return on average equity (net income as a percentage of average equity) 7.07 % 6.34 % 5.30 % Interest rate spread (1) 2.87 % 2.75 % 2.52 % Net interest margin (2) 2.93 % 2.86 % 2.75 % Efficiency ratio (3) 70.04 % 68.89 % 73.97 % Dividend payout ratio 18.62 % 17.05 % 21.90 % Noninterest expense to average total assets 2.49 % 2.46 % 2.46 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 119.13 % 118.77 % 117.80 % Average equity to average total assets 10.46 % 11.40 % 11.55 % Asset Quality Ratios: Non-performing assets to total assets 0.15 % 0.05 % 0.15 % Non-performing loans to total loans 0.22 % 0.03 % 0.14 % Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans 600.68 % 4341.45 % 879.27 % Allowance for loan losses to total loans 1.34 % 1.27 % 1.21 % Allowance for loan losses to total loans excluding PPP loans 1.34 % 1.32 % 1.27 % Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans 0.01 % 0.09 % 0.04 % Capital Ratios: Community Bank Leverage Ratio: Company (4) 10.7 % 11.1 % 11.0 % Association (4) 9.8 % 10.5 % 10.7 % Tier 1 capital (to adjusted total assets): Company 10.7 % 11.1 % 11.0 % Association 9.8 % 10.5 % 10.7 % Tangible capital (to adjusted total assets): Company 10.7 % 11.1 % 11.0 % Association 9.8 % 10.5 % 10.7 % Other Data: Number of full service offices 7 7 7 Full time equivalent employees 112 111 107 (1) The interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the period.
At June 30, 2023 2022 2021 (In thousands) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 848,976 $ 857,558 $ 797,341 Cash and cash equivalents 10,988 75,811 62,735 Investment securities available for sale 201,299 220,906 189,891 Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago stock 3,127 3,142 4,198 Loans held for sale — 227 632 Loans receivable, net 587,457 518,704 512,739 Foreclosed assets held for sale 31 120 259 Bank-owned life insurance 14,761 14,373 9,339 Deposits 735,314 752,020 667,632 Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago advances 19,500 15,000 25,000 Total equity 71,753 71,658 85,304 For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2021 (In thousands) Selected Operating Data: Interest income $ 32,072 $ 24,792 $ 24,357 Interest expense 10,075 2,529 4,178 Net interest income 21,997 22,263 20,179 Provision (credit) for credit losses (228 ) 492 844 Net interest income after provision (credit) for credit losses 22,225 21,771 19,335 Noninterest income 4,069 5,504 6,258 Noninterest expense 20,034 19,448 18,212 Income before income tax expense 6,260 7,827 7,381 Income tax expense 1,600 2,043 2,034 Net income $ 4,660 $ 5,784 $ 5,347 43 Table of Contents At or For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2021 Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data: Performance Ratios: Return on average assets (net income as a percentage of average total assets) 0.56 % 0.74 % 0.72 % Return on average equity (net income as a percentage of average equity) 6.56 % 7.07 % 6.34 % Interest rate spread (1) 2.62 % 2.87 % 2.75 % Net interest margin (2) 2.80 % 2.93 % 2.86 % Efficiency ratio (3) 76.86 % 70.04 % 68.89 % Dividend payout ratio 26.67 % 18.62 % 17.05 % Noninterest expense to average total assets 2.42 % 2.49 % 2.46 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 114.02 % 119.13 % 118.77 % Average equity to average total assets 8.59 % 10.46 % 11.40 % Asset Quality Ratios: Non-performing assets to total assets 0.02 % 0.15 % 0.05 % Non-performing loans to total loans 0.02 % 0.22 % 0.03 % Allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans 6101.71 % 600.68 % 4341.45 % Allowance for credit losses to total loans 1.20 % 1.34 % 1.27 % Allowance for credit losses to total loans excluding PPP loans 1.20 % 1.34 % 1.32 % Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.09 % Capital Ratios: Community Bank Leverage Ratio: Company (4) 10.5 % 10.7 % 11.1 % Association (4) 9.5 % 9.8 % 10.5 % Tier 1 capital (to adjusted total assets): Company 10.5 % 10.7 % 11.1 % Association 9.5 % 9.8 % 10.5 % Tangible capital (to adjusted total assets): Company 10.5 % 10.7 % 11.1 % Association 9.5 % 9.8 % 10.5 % Other Data: Number of full-service offices 7 7 7 Full time equivalent employees 107 112 111 (1) The interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the period.
A $52.3 million, or 7.4%, increase in the average balance of interest earning assets was partially offset by a $42.1 million, or 7.1%, increase in the average balance of interest bearing liabilities.
A $52.3 million, or 8.2%, increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities was partially offset by a $27.1 million, or 3.6%, increase in the average balance of interest earning assets.
Our cash flows are derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities as reported in our Statements of Cash Flows included in our financial statements. At June 30, 2022, we had $28.0 million in loan commitments outstanding, and $116.3 million in unused lines of credit to borrowers.
Our cash flows are derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities as reported in our Statements of Cash Flows included in our consolidated financial statements. At June 30, 2023, we had $5.1 million in loan commitments outstanding, and $94.2 million in unused lines of credit to borrowers.
We had a net increase in total deposits of $84.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2022, and a net increase in total deposits of $65.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2021.
We had a net decrease in total deposits of $16.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2023, and a net increase in total deposits of $84.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2022.
The following table sets forth information regarding the allowance for loan losses and nonperforming assets at the dates indicated: Year Ended June 30, 2022 Year Ended June 30, 2021 Allowance to non-performing loans 600.68 % 4341.45 % Allowance to total loans outstanding at the end of the period 1.34 % 1.27 % Allowance to total loans outstanding, excluding PPP loans, at end of the period 1.34 % 1.32 % Net charge-offs to average total loans outstanding during the period, annualized 0.01 % 0.09 % Total non-performing loans to total loans 0.22 % 0.03 % Total non-performing assets to total assets 0.15 % 0.05 % Noninterest Income.
The following table sets forth information regarding the allowance for credit losses and nonperforming assets at the dates indicated: Year Ended June 30, 2023 Year Ended June 30, 2022 Allowance to non-performing loans 6101.71 % 600.68 % Allowance to total loans outstanding at the end of the period 1.20 % 1.34 % Net charge-offs to average total loans outstanding during the period, annualized 0.01 % 0.01 % Total non-performing loans to total loans 0.02 % 0.22 % Total non-performing assets to total assets 0.02 % 0.15 % Noninterest Income.
The earnings at risk tables show net interest income decreasing in a rising rate environment. The net economic value of equity at risk table below sets forth our calculation of the estimated changes in our net economic value of equity at June 30, 2022 resulting from immediate rate shocks ranging from -400 basis points to +400 basis points..
The net economic value of equity at risk table below sets forth our calculation of the estimated changes in our net economic value of equity at June 30, 2023 resulting from immediate rate shocks ranging from -400 basis points to +400 basis points.
The increase in net loans receivable during this period was due primarily to a $15.9 million, or 62.8%, increase in construction loans, a $15.0 million, or 12.8%, increase in one- to four-family loans, an $11.5 million, or 7.4%, increase in commercial real estate loans, a $1.3 million, or 17.4%, increase in consumer loans, and a $299,000, or 4.5%, increase in home equity lines of credit, partially offset by a $16.2 million, or 15.5%, decrease in multi-family loans, and a $22.7 million, or 22.0%, decrease in commercial business loans.
The increase in net loans receivable during this period was due primarily to a $26.3 million, or 15.7%, increase in commercial real estate loans, a $31.4 million, or 23.7%, increase in one- to four-family loans, a $9.7 million, or 23.6%, increase in construction loans, a $1.4 million, or 1.6%, increase in multi-family loans, and a $1.1 million, or 15.4%, increase in home equity lines of credit, partially offset by a $725,000, or 0.9%, decrease in commercial business loans, and a $599,000, or 6.7%, decrease in consumer loans.
Interest and dividend income increased $435,000, or 1.8%, to $24.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2022 from $24.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Interest and dividend income increased $7.3 million, or 29.4%, to $32.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 from $24.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Net loans receivable, including loans held for sale, increased by $5.6 million, or 1.1%, to $518.9 million at June 30, 2022 from $513.4 million at June 30, 2021.
Net loans receivable, including loans held for sale, increased by $68.5 million, or 13.2%, to $587.5 million at June 30, 2023 from $518.9 million at June 30, 2022.
Net interest income increased by $2.1 million, or 10.3%, to $22.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2022 from $20.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2021. The increase was due to a decrease of $1.6 million in interest expense and an increase of $435,000 in interest and dividend income.
Net interest income decreased by $266,000, or 1.2%, to $22.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 from $22.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2022. The decrease was due to an increase of $7.5 million in interest expense, partially offset by an increase of $7.3 million in interest and dividend income.
Our interest rate spread increased 12 basis points to 2.87% for the year ended June 30, 2022 from 2.75% for the year ended June 30, 2021, and our net interest margin increased by 7 basis points to 2.93% for the year ended June 30, 2022 from 2.86% for the year ended June 30, 2021. Interest and Dividend Income.
Our interest rate spread decreased 25 basis points to 2.62% for the year ended June 30, 2023 from 2.87% for the year ended June 30, 2022, and our net interest margin decreased by 13 basis points to 2.80% for the year ended June 30, 2023 from 2.93% for the year ended June 30, 2022. Interest and Dividend Income.
The CBLR is the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets. 49 Table of Contents Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021 Total assets increased $60.2 million, or 7.6%, to $857.6 million at June 30, 2022 from $797.3 million at June 30, 2021.
The CBLR is the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets. 44 Table of Contents Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 Total assets decreased $8.6 million, or 1.0%, to $849.0 million at June 30, 2023 from $857.6 million at June 30, 2022.
Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits decreased $1.6 million, or 44.0%, to $2.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2022, from $3.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits increased $5.9 million, or 286.7%, to $8.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2023, from $2.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Based on our estimate of the level of allowance for loan losses required, we record a provision for loan losses as a charge to earnings to maintain the allowance for loan losses at an appropriate level.
Based on our estimate of the level of allowance for credit losses required, we record a provision for credit losses as a charge to earnings to maintain the allowance for credit losses at an appropriate level. The allowance for credit losses on most loans is measured on a collective (pool) basis for loans with similar risk characteristics.
The increase in bank-owned life insurance income was due to the receipt of death benefit proceeds and the purchase of additional bank-owned life insurance in the year ended June 30, 2022.
The decrease in brokerage commissions was the result of a decrease in the amount of renewal commissions and management fees, and the decrease in bank-owned life insurance income was due to the receipt of death benefit proceeds in the year ended June 30, 2022.
The decrease in the gain on the sale of loans was a result of a decrease in loans originated and sold through the FHLBC Mortgage Partnership Finance program in the year ended June 30, 2022, and decrease in net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities was due to more securities sold for a gain in the year ended June 30, 2021.
The decrease in mortgage banking income, net, and the decrease in gain on sale of loans were a result of a decrease in loans originated and sold through the FHLBC Mortgage Partnership Finance program in the year ended June 30, 2023.
Interest expense on borrowings, including FHLB advances, our line of credit at CIBC Bank USA, and repurchase agreements, decreased $24,000, or 5.0%, to $461,000 for the year ended June 30, 2022 from $485,000 for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Interest expense on borrowings, including FHLB advances, our line of credit at CIBC Bank USA, the discount window at the Federal Reserve Bank, and repurchase agreements, increased $1.6 million, or 350.8%, to $2.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 from $461,000 for the year ended June 30, 2022.
The increase was primarily due to a $13.1 million increase in cash and cash equivalents, a $31.0 million increase in investments and a $5.6 million increase in net loans. Cash and cash equivalents increased by $13.1 million to $75.8 million at June 30, 2022, from $62.7 million at June 30, 2021.
The decrease was primarily due to a $64.8 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents, and a $19.6 million decrease in investments, partially offset by a $68.5 million increase in net loans. Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $64.8 million to $11.0 million at June 30, 2023, from $75.8 million at June 30, 2022.
Savings, NOW, and money market accounts increased $87.9 million, or 28.5%, to $396.6 million, noninterest bearing demand accounts increased $8.0 million, or 8.3%, to $104.9 million, certificates of deposit, excluding brokered certificates of deposit, decreased $4.3 million, or 1.7%, to $246.9 million, and brokered certificates of deposit decreased $7.2 million, or 66.9%, to $3.6 million.
Savings, NOW, and money market accounts decreased $52.4 million, or 13.2%, to $344.2 million, noninterest bearing demand accounts increased $2.6 million, or 2.5%, to $107.6 million, certificates of deposit, excluding brokered certificates of deposit, increased $17.1 million, or 6.9%, to $264.1 million, and brokered certificates of deposit increased $16.0 million, or 447.7%, to $19.5 million.
Interest on securities increased $1.2 million, or 38.4%, due to an 11 basis point, or 5.7%, increase in the average yield on securities to 2.03% for the year ended June 30, 2022 from 1.92% for the year ended June 30, 2021, and a $50.0 million increase in the average balance of securities to $213.8 million at June 30, 2022 from $163.8 million at June 30, 2021.
Interest on securities increased $1.1 million, or 25.7%, due to a 60 basis point, or 29.5%, increase in the average yield on securities to 2.63% for the year ended June 30, 2023 from 2.03% for the year ended June 30, 2022, partially offset by a $5.9 million decrease in the average balance of securities to $207.9 million at June 30, 2023 from $213.8 million at June 30, 2022.
Asset Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses For information regarding asset quality and allowance for loan loss activity, see “Item 1. Business—Non-performing and Problem Assets” and “Item 1. Business—Allowance for Loan Losses.” Average Balances and Yields The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated.
Business—Non-performing and Problem Assets” and “Item 1. Business—Allowance for Credit Losses.” Average Balances and Yields The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. Tax-equivalent yield adjustments have not been made for tax-exempt securities.
We believe our tax liabilities and assets are properly recorded in the consolidated financial statements at June 30, 2022 and no valuation allowance was necessary. 47 Table of Contents Selected Financial Data The following selected consolidated 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.
Selected Financial Data The following selected consolidated 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.
The increase in accrued interest receivable was primarily the result of an increase in the average balance of securities, the increase in deferred income taxes was mostly due to an increase in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, and the increase in mortgage servicing rights was due to an increase in the valuation of the asset.
The increase in accrued interest receivable was primarily the result of an increase in the average balance and the average yield of interest-earning assets, the increase in deferred income taxes was mostly due to an increase in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, and the increase in premises and equipment was due to acquiring a new building for our Hoopeston banking facility.
A decrease of $804,000, or 3.8%, in interest on loans resulted from a 10 basis point, or 2.5%, decrease in the average yield on loans to 3.97% from 4.07%, and a $7.3 million, or 1.4%, decrease in the average balance of loans to $508.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2022.
An increase of $5.9 million, or 29.3%, in interest on loans resulted from a 63 basis point, or 16.0%, increase in the average yield on loans to 4.60% from 3.97%, and a $58.5 million, or 11.5%, increase in the average balance of loans to $567.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 from $508.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2022.
We recorded a provision for income tax of $2.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2022, compared to a provision for income tax of $2.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2021, reflecting effective tax rates of 26.1% and 27.6%, respectively.
We recorded a provision for income tax of $1.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2023, compared to a provision for income tax of $2.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2022, reflecting effective tax rates of 25.6% and 26.1%, respectively. 47 Table of Contents Asset Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses For information regarding asset quality and allowance for credit loss activity, see “Item 1.
Noninterest income decreased $754,000, or 12.0%, to $5.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2022 from $6.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Noninterest income decreased $1.4 million, or 26.1%, to $4.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 from $5.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2022.
This decrease was due to a decrease in the average balance of borrowings to $32.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2022 from $36.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2021, partially offset by a 10 basis point increase in the average cost of such borrowings to 1.44% for the year ended June 30, 2022 from 1.34% for the year ended June 30, 2021 51 Table of Contents Provision for Loan Losses.
This increase was due to an increase in the average balance of borrowings to $63.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 from $32.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2022, and by a 185 basis point increase in the average cost of such borrowings to 3.29% for the year ended June 30, 2023 from 1.44% for the year ended June 30, 2022.
This decrease was primarily due to a 32 basis point, or 48.3% decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits to 0.34% from 0.66%, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits to $605.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2022, from $559.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2021.
This increase was due to a 94 basis point, or 273.6% increase in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits to 1.28% from 0.34%, and a $21.2 million increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits to $626.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2023, from $605.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices Our financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. U.S. GAAP generally requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without consideration of changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.
GAAP. U.S. GAAP generally requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without consideration of changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of our operations. Unlike industrial companies, our assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature.
The impact of inflation is reflected in the increased cost of our operations. Unlike industrial companies, our assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. As a result, changes in market interest rates have a greater impact on our performance than the effects of inflation.
As a result, changes in market interest rates have a greater impact on our performance than the effects of inflation.
Between June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2022, accrued interest receivable increased $126,000 to $2.0 million, deferred income taxes increased $7.5 million to $9.2 million, and mortgage servicing rights increased $450,000 to $1.5 million, while premises and equipment decreased $288,000 to $9.5 million, foreclosed assets held for sale decreased $139,000 to $120,000, and Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock decreased $1.1 million to $3.1 million.
Between June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2023, accrued interest receivable increased $758,000 to $2.8 million, deferred income taxes increased $1.9 million to $11.0 million, premises and equipment increased $1.6 million, and other assets increased $3.1 million to $3.7 million, while foreclosed assets held for sale decreased $89,000 to $31,000.
Equity decreased primarily due to a decrease of $19.3 million in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, and the accrual of approximately $1.1 million in dividends to our shareholders. The decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was primarily due to unrealized depreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of tax.
Equity increased primarily due to net income of $4.7 million, and ESOP and stock equity plan activity of $1.4 million, mostly offset by a decrease of $4.3 million in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, and the accrual of approximately $1.3 million in dividends to our shareholders.
Net income increased $437,000, or 8.2%, to $5.8 million net income for the year ended June 30, 2022 from $5.3 million net income for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Net income decreased $1.1 million, or 19.4%, to $4.7 million net income for the year ended June 30, 2023 from $5.8 million net income for the year ended June 30, 2022.
This increase was primarily due to an increase in deposits from public entities. Investment securities, consisting entirely of securities available for sale, increased $31.0 million, or 16.3%, to $220.9 million at June 30, 2022 from $189.9 million at June 30, 2021. We had no held-to-maturity securities at June 30, 2022 or June 30, 2021.
This decrease was primarily due to the funding of more loans at June 30, 2023. Investment securities, consisting entirely of securities available for sale, decreased $19.6 million, or 8.9%, to $201.3 million at June 30, 2023 from $220.9 million at June 30, 2022. We had no held-to-maturity securities at June 30, 2023 or June 30, 2022.
Details of our interest rate risk analysis are reviewed by the Asset/Liability Management Committee and presented to the Board on a quarterly basis. The tables below illustrate the simulated impact of rate shock scenarios up to 400 basis points over a two-year period on our earnings at risk for net interest income.
Details of our interest rate risk analysis are reviewed by the Asset/Liability Management Committee and presented to the Board on a quarterly basis.
Non-performing loans increased during the year ended June 30, 2022, to $1.2 million, from $152,000 at June 30, 2021. During the year ended June 30, 2022, net charge-offs of $39,000 were recorded, while during the year ended June 30, 2021, $479,000 in net charge-offs were recorded.
During the year ended June 30, 2023, net charge-offs of $12,000 were recorded, while during the year ended June 30, 2022, $39,000 in net charge-offs were recorded.
For the year ended June 30, 2022, gains on the sale of loans decreased $1.1 million to $515,000, net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities decreased $595,000 to $(275,000), and other service charges and fees decreased $105,000 to $314,000, while other income increased $460,000 to $1.5 million, bank-owned life insurance income increased $77,000 to $488,000, mortgage banking income, net, increased $184,000 to $797,000, brokerage commissions increased $164,000 to $1.1 million, and customer service fees increased $72,000 to $347,000.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, mortgage banking income, net, decreased $437,000 to $360,000, gains on the sale of loans decreased $343,000 to $172,000, brokerage commissions decreased $358,000 to $773,000, bank-owned life insurance decreased $100,000 to $388,000, and other service charges and fees decreased $66,000 to $248,000, while net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities increased $104,000 to $(171,000), and customer service fees increased $33,000 to $380,000.
We invest in bank-owned life insurance to provide us with a funding source for our benefit plan obligations. Bank-owned life insurance also generally provides us noninterest income that is non-taxable. Federal regulations generally limit our investment in bank-owned life insurance to 25% of the Association’s Tier 1 capital plus our allowance for loan losses.
At June 30, 2023, our investment in bank-owned life insurance was $14.8 million, an increase of $388,000 from $14.4 million at June 30, 2022. We invest in bank-owned life insurance to provide us with a funding source for our benefit plan obligations. Bank-owned life insurance also generally provides us noninterest income that is non-taxable.
In addition, we issued 314,755 shares of our common stock to the Iroquois Federal Foundation. COVID-19 and the CARES Act The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic and social disruption on an unprecedented scale. While some industries were impacted more severely than others, all businesses were impacted to some degree.
In addition, we issued 314,755 shares of our common stock to the Iroquois Federal Foundation. COVID-19 When it began in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused economic and social disruption on an unprecedented scale. Congress, the President, and the Federal Reserve took several actions designed to cushion the economic fallout.
While the general element of our allowance for loan losses increased early in the pandemic due to COVID-related changes in the economic forecast, our allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2022, is only minimally impacted by additional reserves for loans that remain under temporary COVID-19 modifications.
While the general element of our allowance for credit losses increased early in the pandemic due to COVID-related changes in the economic forecast, our allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2023, is only minimally impacted by COVID-19. The Company’s current financial position and the fundamental earning capabilities of its existing operations are strong.
Critical Accounting Policies We consider accounting policies that require management to exercise significant judgment or discretion or make significant assumptions that have, or could have, a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets or on income, to be critical accounting policies.
While the Company does not currently anticipate any material changes or deficiencies to its capital or liquidity sources, uncertainties about duration and overall effects on the economy could result in more adverse effects than expected. 41 Table of Contents Critical Accounting Policies We consider accounting policies that require management to exercise significant judgment or discretion or make significant assumptions that have, or could have, a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets or on income, to be critical accounting policies.
Such obligations include data processing services, operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities. Recent Accounting Pronouncements For a discussion of the impact of recent and future accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements beginning on page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements For a discussion of the impact of recent and future accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements beginning on page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 53 Table of Contents Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices Our consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S.
The allowance for loan losses was $7.1 million, or 1.34% of total loans, or 1.34% of total loans excluding PPP loans, at June 30, 2022, compared to $6.6 million, or 1.27% of total loans, or 1.32% of total loans excluding PPP loans, at June 30, 2021.
The allowance for credit losses was $7.1 million, or 1.20% of total loans, at June 30, 2023, compared to $7.1 million, or 1.34% of total loans, at June 30, 2022. Non-performing loans decreased during the year ended June 30, 2023, to $117,000, from $1.2 million at June 30, 2022.
We recorded a provision for loan losses of $492,000 for the year ended June 30, 2022, compared to a provision for loan losses of $844,000 for the year ended June 30, 2021.
We recorded a provision (credit) for credit losses of $(228,000) for the year ended June 30, 2023, which includes a provision for credit losses on loans of $52,000 and a credit for credit losses on off- 46 Table of Contents balance sheet credit exposures of $(280,000), compared to a provision for loan losses of $492,000 for the year ended June 30, 2022.
At June 30, 2022, our investment of $14.4 million in bank-owned life insurance was 16.3% of our Tier 1 capital plus our allowance for loan losses. Deposits increased $84.4 million, or 12.6%, to $752.0 million at June 30, 2022 from $667.6 million at June 30, 2021.
Federal regulations generally limit our investment in bank-owned life insurance to 25% of the Association’s Tier 1 capital plus our allowance for credit losses. At June 30, 2023, our investment of $14.8 million in bank-owned life insurance was 16.2% of our Tier 1 capital plus our allowance for credit losses.
The decrease in other service charges and fees was due to a decrease in the number of fees charged in the year ended June 30, 2022. The increase in other income was mostly due to an increase in debit card and ATM income.
The decrease in other service charges and fees was due to a decrease in the number of fees charged in the year ended June 30, 2023, while the increase in gain on sale of available-for-sale securities was the result of securities sold at a larger loss in the year ended June 30, 2022, and the increase in customer service fees was primarily due to a higher number of nonsufficient funds and overdraft fees in the year ended June 30, 2023.
Compensation and benefits increased due to normal salary increases, annual incentive plan increases, and increased medical costs, while equipment expense increased as a result of an increase in the cost of core processing.
These increases were partially offset by a decrease in compensation and benefits, which decreased $339,000, or 2.6%. Equipment expense increased as a result of an increase in the cost of core processing, while office occupancy expense increased due to the addition of a new banking facility in Hoopeston.
The FHLB advances decreased $10.0 million, or 40.0%, to $15.0 million at June 30, 2022 from $25.0 million at June 30, 2021, while the line of credit balance decreased $3.0 million to a zero balance at June 30, 2022 from $3.0 million at June 30, 2021. 50 Table of Contents Total equity decreased $13.6 million, or 16.0%, to $71.7 million at June 30, 2022 from $85.3 million at June 30, 2021.
Repurchase agreements increased $1.5 million, or 16.7%, to $10.8 million. FHLB advances increased $4.5 million, or 30.0%, to $19.5 million at June 30, 2023 from $15.0 million at June 30, 2022. 45 Table of Contents Total equity increased $95,000, or 0.1%, to $71.8 million at June 30, 2023 from $71.7 million at June 30, 2022.
Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2022 vs. 2021 Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase (Decrease) Volume Rate (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans $ (293) $ (511) $ (804) Securities 1,017 190 1,207 Other 68 (36 ) 32 Total interest-earning assets $ 792 $ (357 ) $ 435 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing checking or NOW $ 26 $ (29) $ (3) Savings accounts 22 (31 ) (9 ) Certificates of deposit (196 ) (1,474 ) (1,670 ) Money market accounts 115 (58 ) 57 Total interest-bearing deposits (33 ) (1,592 ) (1.625 ) Federal Home Loan Bank advances (57 ) 33 (24 ) Total interest-bearing liabilities $ (90) $ (1,559) $ (1,649) Change in net interest income $ 882 $ 1,202 $ 2,084 Management of Market Risk General .
Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2023 vs. 2022 Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase (Decrease) Volume Rate (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans $ 2,483 $ 3,428 $ 5,911 Securities (123 ) 1,241 1,118 Other (286 ) 537 251 Total interest-earning assets $ 2,074 $ 5,206 $ 7,280 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing checking or NOW $ 10 $ 47 $ 57 Savings accounts — 170 170 Certificates of deposit 42 3,733 3,775 Money market accounts 18 1,909 1,927 Total interest-bearing deposits 70 5,859 5,929 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 695 922 1,617 Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 765 $ 6,781 $ 7,546 Change in net interest income $ 1,309 $ (1,575 ) $ (266 ) Management of Market Risk General .
The estimate of our credit losses is applied to two general categories of loans: • loans that we evaluate individually for impairment under ASC 310-10, “Receivables;” and • groups of loans with similar risk characteristics that we evaluate collectively for impairment under ASC 450-20, “Loss Contingencies.” The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and reflects consideration of all significant factors that affect the collectability of the loan portfolio.
While the allowance for credit losses on loans is reported as a contra-asset asset for loans, the allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is reported as a liability. The allowance for credit losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and reflects consideration of all significant factors that affect the collectability of the loan portfolio.
Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $1.6 million, or 39.5%, to $2.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2022 from $4.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to lower market rates of interest during the period ended June 30, 2022, partially offset by an increased average balance of interest-bearing liabilities.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $7.5 million, or 298.4%, to $10.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 from $2.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2022.
The increase in interest income was due to a $1.2 million increase in interest income on securities, and a $32,000 increase in other interest income, partially offset by an $804,000 decrease in interest income on loans. Interest income on loans included about $729,000 and $702,000, in deferred PPP fees in years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The increase in interest income was due to a $5.9 million increase in interest on loans, $1.1 million increase in interest income on securities, and a $251,000 increase in other interest income.
Professional services decreased as a result of additional services received during the year ended June 30, 2021, while, advertising expenses decreased due to additional digital advertising in the year ended June 30, 2021. 52 Table of Contents Income Tax Expense .
Federal deposit insurance premium increased as a result of the FDIC increasing the initial base deposit insurance assessment rate. Advertising increased due to a new ad campaign in the year ended June 30, 2023, and professional services increased as a result of additional services received during the year ended June 30, 2023.
We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies. 46 Table of Contents Allowance for Loan Losses.
We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies. Allowance for Credit Losses. The Company believes the allowance for credit losses for loans is the critical accounting policy that requires the most significant judgments and assumptions used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.