Biggest changeAverage Balance Sheets and Interest Rates on Interest-Earning Assets and Interest-Bearing Liabilities December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Interest Income / Average Interest Income / Average (Dollars in thousands) Average Balance Expense Rate Average Balance Expense Rate Assets: Securities: Taxable $ 253,421 $ 5,083 2.01 % $ 368,922 $ 7,506 2.03 % Tax-exempt (1) 1,379 45 3.26 % 2,351 68 2.89 % Total securities $ 254,800 $ 5,128 2.01 % $ 371,273 $ 7,574 2.04 % Loans, net of unearned income (2) : Taxable 1,807,547 95,770 5.30 % 1,764,315 85,515 4.85 % Tax-exempt (1) 18,389 712 3.87 % 28,190 1,164 4.13 % Total loans, net of unearned income $ 1,825,936 $ 96,482 5.28 % $ 1,792,505 $ 86,679 4.84 % Interest-bearing deposits in other banks $ 162,165 $ 8,682 5.35 % $ 126,623 $ 6,776 5.35 % Total interest-earning assets $ 2,242,901 $ 110,292 4.92 % $ 2,290,401 $ 101,029 4.41 % Total non-interest earning assets 15,630 32,430 Total assets $ 2,258,531 $ 2,322,831 Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity: Interest-bearing deposits: NOW accounts $ 322,028 $ 8,848 2.75 % $ 299,468 $ 6,804 2.27 % Money market accounts 342,057 10,707 3.13 % 362,243 10,150 2.80 % Savings accounts 48,466 664 1.37 % 69,742 831 1.19 % Time deposits 757,494 34,273 4.52 % 842,121 29,383 3.49 % Total interest-bearing deposits $ 1,470,045 $ 54,492 3.71 % $ 1,573,574 $ 47,168 3.00 % Federal funds purchased 28 2 7.14 % 302 15 4.97 % Subordinated debt 24,747 1,396 5.64 % 24,664 1,396 5.66 % Federal Reserve Bank borrowings 51,314 2,451 4.78 % 34,176 1,640 4.80 % Federal Home Loan Bank advances 18,361 745 4.06 % 1,487 67 4.51 % Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 1,564,495 $ 59,086 3.78 % $ 1,634,203 $ 50,286 3.08 % Demand deposits 437,694 447,804 Other liabilities 17,261 18,791 Total liabilities $ 2,019,450 $ 2,100,798 Shareholders’ equity $ 239,081 $ 222,033 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 2,258,531 $ 2,322,831 Tax-equivalent net interest income and spread (Non-GAAP)(1) $ 51,206 1.14 % 50,743 1.33 % Less: tax-equivalent adjustment 159 $ 259 Net interest income and spread (GAAP) $ 51,047 1.13 % 50,484 1.32 % Interest income/earnings assets 4.91 % 4.40 % Interest expense/earning assets 2.63 % 2.20 % Net interest margin 2.28 % 2.20 % Tax-equivalent interest income/earnings assets (Non-GAAP)(1) 4.92 % 4.41 % Interest expense/earning assets 2.63 % 2.20 % Tax-equivalent net interest margin (Non-GAAP)(3) 2.28 % 2.21 % 49 Table of Contents (1) Income and yields for all periods presented are reported on a tax-equivalent basis using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%.
Biggest changeAverage Balance Sheets and Interest Rates on Interest-Earning Assets and Interest-Bearing Liabilities For the Year Ended For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Interest Income / Average Interest Income / Average (Dollars in thousands) Average Balance Expense Rate Average Balance Expense Rate Assets: Securities: Taxable $ 224,275 $ 4,682 2.09 % $ 253,421 $ 5,083 2.01 % Tax-exempt (1) 1,378 45 3.27 % 1,379 45 3.26 % Total securities $ 225,653 $ 4,727 2.09 % $ 254,800 $ 5,128 2.01 % Loans, net of unearned income (2) : Taxable 1,881,636 102,086 5.43 % 1,807,547 95,770 5.30 % Tax-exempt (1) 17,428 716 4.11 % 18,389 712 3.87 % Total loans, net of unearned income $ 1,899,064 $ 102,802 5.41 % $ 1,825,936 $ 96,482 5.28 % Interest-bearing deposits in other banks $ 135,714 $ 5,888 4.34 % $ 162,165 $ 8,682 5.35 % Total interest-earning assets $ 2,260,431 $ 113,417 5.01 % $ 2,242,901 $ 110,292 4.91 % Total non-interest earning assets 13,288 15,630 Total assets $ 2,273,719 $ 2,258,531 Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity: Interest-bearing deposits: NOW accounts $ 353,556 $ 8,115 2.30 % $ 322,028 $ 8,848 2.75 % Money market accounts 352,226 9,383 2.66 % 342,057 10,707 3.13 % Savings accounts 41,227 422 1.02 % 48,466 664 1.37 % Time deposits 733,433 31,107 4.24 % 757,494 34,273 4.52 % Total interest-bearing deposits $ 1,480,442 $ 49,027 3.31 % $ 1,470,045 $ 54,492 3.71 % Federal funds purchased 46 2 4.35 % 28 2 7.14 % Subordinated debt 24,831 1,396 5.62 % 24,747 1,396 5.64 % Federal Reserve Bank borrowings — — N/M 51,314 2,451 4.78 % Federal Home Loan Bank advances 56,000 2,268 4.05 % 18,361 745 4.06 % Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 1,561,319 $ 52,693 3.37 % $ 1,564,495 $ 59,086 3.78 % Demand deposits 438,171 437,694 Other liabilities 17,322 17,261 Total liabilities $ 2,016,812 $ 2,019,450 Shareholders’ equity $ 256,907 $ 239,081 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 2,273,719 $ 2,258,531 Tax-equivalent net interest income and spread (Non-GAAP) (1) $ 60,724 1.64 % $ 51,206 1.13 % Less: tax-equivalent adjustment 160 159 Net interest income and spread (GAAP) $ 60,564 1.64 % $ 51,047 1.13 % Interest income/earnings assets 5.01 % 4.91 % Interest expense/earning assets 2.33 % 2.63 % Net interest margin 2.68 % 2.28 % Tax-equivalent interest income/earnings assets (Non-GAAP) (1) 5.01 % 4.91 % Interest expense/earning assets 2.33 % 2.63 % Tax-equivalent net interest margin (Non-GAAP) (3) 2.68 % 2.28 % (1) Income and yields for all periods presented are reported on a tax-equivalent basis using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%.
Certain policies inherently rely more extensively on the use of estimates, assumptions, and judgments and as such may have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported. The following is a discussion of the critical accounting policy and significant estimate that require us to make complex and subjective judgments.
Certain policies inherently rely more extensively on the use of estimates, assumptions, and judgments and as such may have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported. The following is a discussion of a critical accounting policy and significant estimate that require us to make complex and subjective judgments.
The allowance for loan credit losses is measured and recorded upon the initial recognition of a financial asset. The allowance for loan credit losses is reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries of previous losses, and is increased or decreased by a provision for (or recovery of) credit losses, which is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The allowance for loan credit losses is measured and recorded upon the initial recognition of a financial asset. The allowance for loan credit losses is reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries of previous charge-offs, and is increased or decreased by a provision for (or recovery of) credit losses, which is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The level of deposits necessary to support the Company’s lending and investment activities is determined through monitoring loan demand. In addition to the liquidity provided by balance sheet cash flows, the Company supplements its liquidity with additional sources such as secured borrowing credit lines with the FHLB and the Reserve Bank.
The level of deposits necessary to support the Company’s lending and investment activities is determined through monitoring loan demand. In addition to the liquidity provided by balance sheet cash flows, the Company supplements its liquidity with additional sources such as secured borrowing credit lines with the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank.
(2) The Company did not have any loans on non-accrual as of December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023. (3) Tax-equivalent net interest margin adjusts for differences in tax treatment of interest income sources. The entire tax-equivalent adjustment is attributable to interest income on earning assets.
(2) The Company did not have any loans on non-accrual as of December 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024. (3) Tax-equivalent net interest margin adjusts for differences in tax treatment of interest income sources. The entire tax-equivalent adjustment is attributable to interest income on earning assets.
Core deposits consist of checking accounts, NOW accounts, money market accounts, regular savings accounts, time deposits, reciprocal IntraFi Demand ® deposits, IntraFi Money Market ® deposits and IntraFi CD ® deposits.
Core deposits consist of checking accounts, NOW accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, time deposits, reciprocal IntraFi Demand ® deposits, IntraFi Money Market ® deposits and IntraFi CD ® deposits.
Interest-bearing deposits represented 77.1% and 78.4% of total deposits at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company focuses on funding asset growth with deposit accounts, with an emphasis on core deposit growth, as its primary source of deposits.
Interest-bearing deposits represented 78.1% and 77.1% of total deposits at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The Company focuses on funding asset growth with deposit accounts, with an emphasis on core deposit growth, as its primary source of deposits.
Interest expense and the related cost of interest-bearing liabilities and cost of funds ratios are not affected by the tax-equivalent components. Net interest margin as presented above is calculated by dividing tax-equivalent net interest income by total average earning assets.
Interest expense and the related cost of interest-bearing liabilities and cost of funds ratios are not affected by the tax-equivalent components. 51 Table of Contents Net interest margin as presented above is calculated by dividing tax-equivalent net interest income by total average earning assets.
Where the non-GAAP financial measure is used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as reconciliation to that comparable 44 Table of Contents GAAP financial measure, a statement of the company’s reasons for utilizing the non-GAAP financial measure, can be found within this discussion and analysis.
Where the non-GAAP financial measure is used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as reconciliation to that comparable GAAP financial measure, a statement of the company’s reasons for utilizing the non-GAAP financial measure, can be found within this discussion and analysis.
The Chief Credit Officer is responsible for establishing credit risk policies and procedures, including underwriting and hold guidelines and credit approval authority, and monitoring credit exposure and performance of the Company’s lending-related transactions. 56 Table of Contents The Company’s asset quality remained strong during the year ended December 31, 2024.
The Chief Credit Officer is responsible for establishing credit risk policies and procedures, including underwriting and hold guidelines and credit approval authority, and monitoring credit exposure and performance of the Company’s lending-related transactions. 58 Table of Contents The Company’s asset quality remained strong during the year ended December 31, 2025.
At December 31, 2024, the allowance for loan credit losses was $18.7 million, or 1.00% of outstanding loans, net of unearned income, compared to $19.5 million, or 1.05% of outstanding loans, net of unearned income, at December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2025, the allowance for loan credit losses was $19.8 million, or 1.00% of outstanding loans, net of unearned income, compared to $18.7 million, or 1.00% of outstanding loans, net of unearned income, at December 31, 2024.
These loans do not share common risk characteristics and are not included within the collectively evaluated loans for determining the allowance for credit losses. Under CECL, for collateral dependent loans, the Company has adopted the practical expedient to measure the allowance for credit losses based on the fair value of collateral.
These loans do not share common risk characteristics and are not included within the collectively evaluated loans for determining the allowance for credit losses. Under the current expected credit loss model (“CECL,”) for collateral dependent loans, the Company has adopted the practical expedient to measure the allowance for credit losses based on the fair value of collateral.
Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K, contains additional discussion and analysis regarding the Company and Bank’s regulatory capital requirements. Shareholders’ equity increased $16.7 million or 7.3% to $246.6 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $229.9 million at December 31, 2023.
Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K, contains additional discussion and analysis regarding the Company and Bank’s regulatory capital requirements. Shareholders’ equity increased $19.0 million or 7.7% to $265.6 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $246.6 million at December 31, 2024.
The following table summarizes the Company’s loan credit loss experience by loan portfolio for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. 57 Table of Contents December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Net Net Net Net (charge-offs) (charge-off) (charge-offs) (charge-off) (Dollars in thousands) recoveries recovery rate (1) recoveries recovery rate (1) Real estate loans: Commercial $ — — $ — — % Construction and land development — — — — Residential — — — — Commercial loans 2 0.01 % 2 0.01 % Consumer loans — — — — Total $ 2 $ 2 Average loans outstanding during the period $ 1,825,936 $ 1,792,505 Allowance coverage ratio (2) 1.00 % 1.05 % Total net (charge-off) recovery rate 0.00 % 0.00 % Allowance to nonaccrual loans ratio (3) NM NM NM – Not meaningful (1) The net (charge-off) recovery rate is calculated by dividing total net (charge-offs) recoveries during the period by average gross loans outstanding during the period.
The following table summarizes the Company’s loan credit loss experience by loan portfolio for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. 59 Table of Contents Year Ended December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Net Net Net Net (charge-offs) (charge-off) (charge-offs) (charge-off) (Dollars in thousands) recoveries recovery rate (1) recoveries recovery rate (1) Real estate loans: Commercial $ — — $ — — Construction and land development — — — — Residential — — — — Commercial loans (359) (0.84) % 2 0.01 % Consumer loans — — — — Total $ (359) $ 2 Average loans outstanding during the period $ 1,899,064 $ 1,825,936 Allowance coverage ratio (2) 1.00 % 1.00 % Total net (charge-off) recovery rate (0.02) % 0.00 % Allowance to nonaccrual loans ratio (3) N/M N/M NM – Not meaningful (1) The net (charge-off) recovery rate is calculated by dividing total net (charge-offs) recoveries during the period by average gross loans outstanding during the period.
Provision Expense The Company recorded a $0.4 million recovery of provision for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to a $3.3 million recovery of provision for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Provision Expense The Company recorded a $1.7 million provision for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to a $0.4 million recovery of provision for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Within the quantitative portion of the calculation, the Company utilizes at least one or a combination of loss drivers, which may include unemployment rates, home price indices, and/or gross domestic product, to adjust its loss rates over a reasonable and supportable forecast period of one year.
Within the quantitative portion of the calculation, the Company utilizes at least one or a combination of economic variables, such as unemployment rates, home price indices, and/or gross domestic product, to adjust its loss rates over a reasonable and supportable forecast period of one year.
Principal repayments consisted of $18.8 million of mortgage-backed securities and $6.4 million of collateralized mortgage obligation securities. 54 Table of Contents The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s fixed income investment portfolio as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Amortized Fair Amortized Fair (Dollars in thousands) Cost Value Cost Value Held-to-maturity U.S.
Principal repayments consisted of $19.3 million of mortgage-backed securities and $7.6 million of collateralized mortgage obligation securities. 56 Table of Contents The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s fixed income investment portfolio as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Amortized Fair Amortized Fair (Dollars in thousands) Cost Value Cost Value Held-to-maturity U.S.
As a result, the Company did not have any interest income that would have been recognized on nonaccrual loans for the years ended December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023. The Company made one loan modification to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024.
As a result, the Company did not have any interest income that would have been recognized on nonaccrual loans for the years ended December 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024. The Company did not make any loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the twelve months ended December 31, 2025.
The following table summarizes the Company’s asset quality as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Nonaccrual loans $ — $ — Loans past due 90 days and accruing interest 9,978 — Other real estate owned and repossessed assets — — Total nonperforming assets $ 9,978 $ — Allowance for loan credit losses to nonperforming assets NM NM Nonaccrual loans to gross loans 0.00 % 0.00 % Nonperforming assets to period end loans and OREO 0.53 % 0.00 % NM – Not meaningful Allowance for Loan Credit Losses Refer to the discussion in the “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” section above for management’s approach to estimating the allowance for loan credit losses.
The following table summarizes the Company’s asset quality as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Nonaccrual loans $ — $ — Loans past due 90 days and accruing interest 1,084 9,978 Other real estate owned and repossessed assets — — Total nonperforming assets $ 1,084 $ 9,978 Allowance for loan credit losses to nonperforming assets 18.3 x 1.9 x Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.00 % 0.00 % Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.05 % 0.53 % Allowance for Loan Credit Losses Refer to the discussion in the “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” section above for management’s approach to estimating the allowance for loan credit losses.
Overview We are a bank holding company headquartered in Reston, Virginia primarily serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The material business operations of our organization are performed through the Bank. As a result, the discussion and analysis within this section primarily relate to activities conducted at the Bank.
Overview John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Reston, Virginia primarily serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The material business operations of the Company are performed through its only subsidiary, John Marshall Bank. As a result, the discussion and analysis within this section primarily relate to activities conducted at the Bank.
To further adjust the allowance for credit losses for expected losses not already included within the quantitative component of the calculation, the Company may consider qualitative factors, including but not limited to: variability in the economic forecast, changes in volume and severity of adversely classified loans, changes in concentrations of credit, changes in the nature and volume of the loan segments, factors related to credit administration, and other idiosyncratic risks not embedded in the data used in the model. 45 Table of Contents Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis.
To further adjust the allowance for credit losses for expected losses not already included within the quantitative component of the calculation, the Company may consider qualitative factors, including but not limited to: variability in the economic forecast, changes in volume and severity of adversely classified loans, changes in concentrations of loan portfolio, changes in the nature and volume of the loan segments, factors related to credit administration, and other idiosyncratic risks not embedded in the data used in the model.
The Company recorded net recoveries of $2 thousand during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to net recoveries of $2 thousand during the year ended December 31, 2023.
The Company recorded net charge-offs of $359 thousand during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to net recoveries of $2 thousand during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Management believes that the supplemental non-GAAP information provides a better comparison of period-to-period operating performance. Additionally, the Company believes this information is utilized by regulators and market analysts to evaluate a company’s financial condition and therefore, such information is useful to investors.
Management believes that the supplemental non-GAAP information provides a better comparison of period-to-period operating performance. Additionally, the Company believes this information is utilized by regulators and market analysts to evaluate a company’s financial condition and therefore, such information is useful to investors. Non-GAAP measures used in this report consist of tax-equivalent net interest income and net interest margin.
The Company’s available-for-sale investment portfolio had an estimated weighted average remaining life of approximately 3.1 years and 3.0 years in the prevailing rate environments as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The Company’s available-for-sale investment portfolio had an estimated weighted average remaining life of approximately 3.1 years in the prevailing rate environments at both December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The held-to-maturity investment portfolio had an estimated weighted average remaining life of approximately 5.2 years and 6.0 years as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Included in these amounts were $157.4 million and $168.7 million of public fund deposits that are collateralized by securities as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Deposits that were not insured or not collateralized by securities represented 35% and 33% of total deposits, respectively, as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Included in these amounts were $161.8 million and $157.4 million of public fund deposits that are collateralized by securities as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Deposits that were not insured or not collateralized by securities represented 35.1% of total deposits at both December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
The Company had $45.6 million in maturities and principal repayments on securities during the year ended December 31, 2024. Maturities consisted of $17.0 million in U.S. treasuries, $3.0 million in U.S. agency, and $0.3 million in municipal -taxable.
The Company had $47.0 million in maturities and principal repayments on securities during the year ended December 31, 2025. Maturities consisted of $14.8 million in U.S. treasuries, $5.0 million in U.S. agency securities, and $0.3 million in municipal-taxable securities.
Total borrowings as of December 31, 2024 consisted of subordinated debt totaling $24.8 million and the FHLB advances. Total liquidity, defined as cash and cash equivalents, unencumbered securities at fair value, and available secured borrowing capacity, was $727.3 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $638.9 million at December 31, 2023.
In addition to outstanding FHLB advances, total borrowings as of December 31, 2025 included subordinated debt totaling $24.9 million. Total liquidity, defined as cash and cash equivalents, unencumbered securities at fair value, and available secured borrowing capacity, was $827.0 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $727.3 million at December 31, 2024.
Specifically, the Company has pledged a portion of its loan portfolio to the FHLB and the Reserve Bank. Based on collateral pledged as of December 31, 2024, the total FHLB available borrowing capacity was $462.2 million. Additional borrowing capacity with the Reserve Bank was approximately $104.0 million as of December 31, 2024.
Specifically, the Company has pledged a portion of its loan portfolio to the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank. Based on collateral pledged as of December 31, 2025, the total FHLB available borrowing capacity was $454.8 million. Additional borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank was approximately $139.5 million as of December 31, 2025.
(2) The Company did not have any loans on non-accrual as of December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023. Interest Income Interest income increased by $9.3 million or 9.2% to $110.3 million on a fully tax-equivalent basis for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $101.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, driven by an increase in rates which was partially offset by decrease in volume on interest-earning assets.
(2) The Company did not have any loans on non-accrual as of December 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024. Interest Income Interest income increased by $3.1 million or 2.8% to $113.4 million on a fully tax-equivalent basis for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $110.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, driven by an increase in volume and rates on interest-earning assets.
The net column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated to volume.
For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated to volume.
Deposits Total deposits decreased $14.2 million or 0.7% to $1.89 billion as of December 31, 2024 compared to $1.91 billion as of December 31, 2023. Non-interest bearing demand deposits increased $21.9 million or 5.3% to $433.3 million as of December 31, 2024 compared to $411.4 million at December 31, 2023.
Deposits Total deposits increased $79.9 million or 4.2% to $1.97 billion as of December 31, 2025 compared to $1.89 billion as of December 31, 2024. Non-interest bearing demand deposits decreased $0.6 million or 0.1% to $432.7 million as of December 31, 2025 compared to $433.3 million at December 31, 2024.
(3) The allowance to nonaccrual loans ratio is calculated by dividing the allowance for loan credit losses at the end of the period by nonaccrual loans at the end of the period. The following table summarizes the allowance for loan credit losses by portfolio with a comparison of the percentage composition in relation to total allowance for loan credit losses and total loans as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. December 31, 2024 Allowance Percent of Allowance Percent of Loans in for Loan Credit in Each Category to Each Category to Total (Dollars in thousands) Losses Total Allocated Allowance Loans Real Estate Loans: Commercial $ 11,732 62.69 % 63.24 % Construction and land development 1,761 9.41 % 8.83 % Residential 4,594 24.54 % 25.32 % Commercial - Non-Real Estate: Commercial loans 548 2.93 % 2.56 % Consumer - Non-Real Estate: Consumer loans 80 0.43 % 0.05 % Total $ 18,715 100.00 % 100.00 % 58 Table of Contents December 31, 2023 Allowance Percent of Allowance Percent of Loans in for Loan Credit in Each Category to Each Category to Total (Dollars in thousands) Losses Total Allocated Allowance Loans Real Estate Loans: Commercial $ 12,841 65.71 % 61.79 % Construction and land development 1,787 9.14 % 9.75 % Residential 4,323 22.12 % 25.99 % Commercial - Non-Real Estate: Commercial loans 495 2.53 % 2.44 % Consumer - Non-Real Estate: Consumer loans 97 0.50 % 0.03 % Total $ 19,543 100.00 % 100.00 % Management believes that the allowance for loan credit losses is adequate to absorb lifetime credit losses inherent in the portfolio as of December 31, 2024.
(3) The allowance to nonaccrual loans ratio is calculated by dividing the allowance for loan credit losses at the end of the period by nonaccrual loans at the end of the period. The following table summarizes the allowance for loan credit losses by portfolio with a comparison of the percentage composition in relation to total allowance for loan credit losses and total loans as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. December 31, 2025 Allowance Percent of Allowance Percent of Loans in for Loan Credit in Each Category to Each Category to Total (Dollars in thousands) Losses Total Allocated Allowance Loans Real Estate Loans: Commercial $ 11,177 56.43 % 59.57 % Construction and land development 3,014 15.22 % 11.30 % Residential 5,018 25.34 % 26.54 % Commercial - Non-Real Estate: Commercial loans 564 2.85 % 2.54 % Consumer - Non-Real Estate: Consumer loans 32 0.16 % 0.05 % Total $ 19,805 100.00 % 100.00 % 60 Table of Contents December 31, 2024 Allowance Percent of Allowance Percent of Loans in for Loan Credit in Each Category to Each Category to Total (Dollars in thousands) Losses Total Allocated Allowance Loans Real Estate Loans: Commercial $ 11,732 62.69 % 63.24 % Construction and land development 1,761 9.41 % 8.83 % Residential 4,594 24.54 % 25.32 % Commercial - Non-Real Estate: Commercial loans 548 2.93 % 2.56 % Consumer - Non-Real Estate: Consumer loans 80 0.43 % 0.05 % Total $ 18,715 100.00 % 100.00 % Management believes that the allowance for loan credit losses is adequate to absorb lifetime credit losses inherent in the portfolio as of December 31, 2025.
For further information, see Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K, for further discussion of the nature, business purpose and elements of risk involved with these off-balance sheet arrangements.
For further information, see Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K, for further discussion of the nature, business purpose and elements of risk involved with these off-balance sheet arrangements. 63 Table of Contents Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Not required for smaller reporting companies.
The selected balance sheet data as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and the selected income statement data for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K and should be read in conjunction with the other information contained in this Form 10-K, including the information contained within this “Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” As of or for the Twelve Months Ended (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Balance Sheet Data: Loans, net of unearned income $ 1,872,173 $ 1,859,967 Allowance for loan credit losses 18,715 19,543 Total assets 2,234,947 2,242,549 Deposits 1,892,415 1,906,600 Shareholders’ equity 246,614 229,914 Asset Quality Data: Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average total loans, net of unearned income 0.00 % 0.00 % Allowance for loan credit losses to nonperforming loans 0.00 % 0.00 % Allowance for loan credit losses to total gross loans net of unearned income 1.00 % 1.05 % Non-performing assets to total assets 0.45 % 0.00 % Non-performing loans to total loans 0.53 % 0.00 % Capital Ratios (Bank level): Equity-to-total assets ratio 11.9 % 11.1 % Total risk-based capital ratio 16.2 % 15.7 % Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 15.2 % 14.7 % Common equity tier 1 ratio 15.2 % 14.7 % Leverage ratio 12.4 % 11.6 % Income Statement Data: Interest and dividend income $ 110,133 $ 100,770 Interest expense 59,086 50,286 Net interest income $ 51,047 $ 50,484 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses (370) (3,252) Non-interest income (loss) 2,271 (14,940) Non-interest expense 31,809 30,815 Income before taxes $ 21,879 $ 7,981 Income tax expense 4,758 2,823 Net income $ 17,121 $ 5,158 Per Share Data and Shares Outstanding: Weighted average common shares (basic) 14,172,166 14,076,925 Weighted average common shares (diluted) 14,206,109 14,147,193 Common shares outstanding 14,269,469 14,148,533 Earnings per share, basic $ 1.20 $ 0.37 Earnings per share, diluted $ 1.20 $ 0.36 Book value per share $ 17.28 $ 16.25 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets ("ROAA") (1) 0.76 % 0.22 % Return on average equity ("ROAE") (2) 7.16 % 2.32 % Net interest margin 2.28 % 2.20 % Tax-equivalent net interest margin (Non-GAAP) (3) 2.28 % 2.21 % Non-interest expense to average assets (4) 1.41 % 1.33 % Efficiency ratio (5) 59.7 % 86.7 % 47 Table of Contents (1) ROAA is calculated by dividing net income by year-to-date average assets.
The selected balance sheet data as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the selected income statement data for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K and should be read in conjunction with the other information contained in this Form 10-K, including the information contained within this “Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” As of or for the Twelve Months Ended (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Balance Sheet Data: Loans, net of unearned income $ 1,975,360 $ 1,872,173 Allowance for loan credit losses 19,805 18,715 Total assets 2,332,550 2,234,947 Deposits 1,972,285 1,892,415 Shareholders’ equity 265,638 246,614 Asset Quality Data: Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average total loans, net of unearned income (0.02) % 0.00 % Allowance for loan credit losses to nonperforming assets 18.3 x 1.9 x Allowance for loan credit losses to total gross loans net of unearned income 1.00 % 1.00 % Non-performing assets to total assets 0.05 % 0.45 % Non-performing loans to total loans 0.05 % 0.53 % Capital Ratios (Bank level): Equity-to-total assets ratio 12.2 % 11.9 % Total risk-based capital ratio 16.3 % 16.2 % Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 15.2 % 15.2 % Common equity tier 1 ratio 15.2 % 15.2 % Leverage ratio 12.5 % 12.4 % Income Statement Data: Interest and dividend income $ 113,257 $ 110,133 Interest expense 52,693 59,086 Net interest income $ 60,564 $ 51,047 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 1,688 (370) Non-interest income 2,074 2,271 Non-interest expense 33,567 31,809 Income before taxes $ 27,383 $ 21,879 Income tax expense 6,150 4,758 Net income $ 21,233 $ 17,121 Per Share Data and Shares Outstanding: Weighted average common shares (basic) 14,189,522 14,172,166 Weighted average common shares (diluted) 14,194,603 14,206,109 Common shares outstanding 14,214,603 14,269,469 Earnings per share, basic $ 1.49 $ 1.20 Earnings per share, diluted $ 1.49 $ 1.20 Book value per share $ 18.69 $ 17.28 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets (1) 0.93 % 0.76 % Return on average equity (2) 8.26 % 7.16 % Net interest margin 2.68 % 2.28 % Non-interest expense to average assets (3) 1.48 % 1.41 % Efficiency ratio (4) 53.6 % 59.7 % 48 Table of Contents (1) ROAA is calculated by dividing net income by year-to-date average assets.
Non-interest bearing demand deposits represented 22.9% and 21.6% of total deposits at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Interest-bearing deposits, which include NOW accounts, regular savings accounts, money market accounts, and time deposits, decreased $36.1 million or 2.41% to $1.46 billion as of December 31, 2024 compared to $1.50 billion as of December 31, 2023.
Non-interest bearing demand deposits represented 21.9% and 22.9% of total deposits at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Interest-bearing deposits, which include NOW accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and time deposits, increased $80.4 million or 5.5% to $1.54 billion as of December 31, 2025 compared to $1.46 billion as of December 31, 2024.
Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income Year ended December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 GAAP Financial Measurements: Interest Income - Loans $ 96,332 $ 86,435 Interest Income - Securities and Other Interest-Earning Assets 13,801 14,335 Interest Expense - Deposits 54,492 47,168 Interest Expense - Borrowings 4,594 3,118 Total Net Interest Income (GAAP) $ 51,047 $ 50,484 Non-GAAP Financial Measurements: Add: Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income - Loans 150 244 Add: Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income - Securities 9 15 Total Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income (1) $ 159 $ 259 Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income (Non-GAAP) $ 51,206 $ 50,743 (1) Tax benefit was calculated using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%.
Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income Year ended December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2025 2024 GAAP Financial Measurements: Interest Income - Loans $ 102,651 $ 96,332 Interest Income - Securities and Other Interest-Earning Assets 10,606 13,801 Interest Expense - Deposits 49,027 54,492 Interest Expense - Borrowings 3,666 4,594 Total Net Interest Income (GAAP) $ 60,564 $ 51,047 Non-GAAP Financial Measurements: Add: Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income - Loans 151 150 Add: Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income - Securities 9 9 Total Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt Interest Income (1) $ 160 $ 159 Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income (Non-GAAP) $ 60,724 $ 51,206 (1) Tax benefit was calculated using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%.
The decrease was primarily the result of volume decreasing from the Restructuring and to a lesser extent, the amortization and maturities of securities. Average investment securities decreased approximately $116.5 million between the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
This decrease was primarily the result of volume decreasing from the amortization and maturities of securities. Average investment securities decreased approximately $29.1 million between the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Changes in economic conditions or exposure to credit, market, operational, legal, and reputation risks also can affect a bank’s liquidity. Management maintains that the Company has a strong liquidity position, but any of the factors referenced above could materially impact that in the future. The Company has various contractual obligations that affect its cash flows and liquidity.
Management maintains that the Company has a strong liquidity position, but any of the factors referenced above could materially impact that in the future. The Company has various contractual obligations that affect its cash flows and liquidity.
The following table presents the Company’s composition of loans held for investment, net of deferred fees and costs, in dollar amounts and as a percentage of total gross loans as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Amount Percent Amount Percent Real Estate Loans: Commercial $ 1,181,090 63.24 % $ 1,146,116 61.79 % Construction and land development 164,988 8.83 % 180,922 9.75 % Residential 472,932 25.32 % 482,182 25.99 % Commercial - Non Real Estate: Commercial loans 47,736 2.56 % 45,204 2.44 % Consumer - Non-Real Estate: Consumer loans 906 0.05 % 560 0.03 % Total Gross Loans $ 1,867,652 100.00 % $ 1,854,984 100.00 % Allowance for loan credit losses (18,715) (19,543) Net deferred loan costs 4,521 4,983 Total net loans $ 1,853,458 $ 1,840,424 The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of the loans as of December 31, 2024 by loan type.
The following table presents the Company’s composition of loans held for investment, net of deferred fees and costs, in dollar amounts and as a percentage of total gross loans as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 (Dollars in thousands) Amount Percent Amount Percent Real Estate Loans: Commercial $ 1,173,617 59.57 % $ 1,181,090 63.24 % Construction and land development 222,659 11.30 % 164,988 8.83 % Residential 522,990 26.54 % 472,932 25.32 % Commercial - Non Real Estate: Commercial loans 49,967 2.54 % 47,736 2.56 % Consumer - Non-Real Estate: Consumer loans 1,043 0.05 % 906 0.05 % Total Gross Loans $ 1,970,276 100.00 % $ 1,867,652 100.00 % Allowance for loan credit losses (19,805) (18,715) Net deferred loan costs 5,084 4,521 Total net loans $ 1,955,555 $ 1,853,458 The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of the loans as of December 31, 2025 by loan type.
Treasuries $ 27,920 $ 27,137 $ 44,793 $ 42,977 U.S. government and federal agencies 10,966 10,581 13,850 13,275 Corporate bonds 3,000 2,739 3,000 2,523 U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations 36,032 29,611 40,806 34,310 Tax-exempt municipal 1,379 1,171 1,380 1,231 Taxable municipal 270 263 606 587 U.S. agency mortgage-backed 64,274 58,755 81,255 75,090 Total Available-for-sale Securities $ 143,841 $ 130,257 $ 185,690 $ 169,993 In the prevailing rate environments as of both December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s investment portfolio had an estimated weighted average remaining life of approximately 4.2 years.
Treasuries $ 13,244 $ 13,132 $ 27,920 $ 27,137 U.S. government and federal agencies 6,976 6,820 10,966 10,581 Corporate bonds 3,000 2,820 3,000 2,739 U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations 31,019 25,693 36,032 29,611 Tax-exempt municipal 1,378 1,236 1,379 1,171 Taxable municipal — — 270 263 U.S. agency mortgage-backed 77,306 74,151 64,274 58,755 Total Available-for-sale Securities $ 132,923 $ 123,852 $ 143,841 $ 130,257 In the prevailing rate environments as of both December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company’s investment portfolio had an estimated weighted average remaining life of approximately 3.9 years and 4.2 years, respectively.
The Company also had restricted stock and equity securities within its investment securities portfolio with total carrying values of $7.6 million and $2.8 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2024 and $5.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2023. The Company did not purchase or sell any investment securities during the year ended December 31, 2024.
The Company also had restricted stock and equity securities within its investment securities portfolio with total carrying values of $7.6 million and $2.8 million, respectively, at both December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
The following table presents the average balance for each principal balance sheet category, and the amount of interest income or expense associated with that category, as well as corresponding average yields earned and rates paid for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Management expects net interest income and net interest margin to fluctuate based on changes in interest rates and changes in the amount and composition of the Company’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. 50 Table of Contents The following table presents the average balance for each principal balance sheet category, and the amount of interest income or expense associated with that category, as well as corresponding average yields earned and rates paid for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
The Company had no non accrual loans and OREO as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The Company had one loan that was 90 days past due and still accruing interest as of December 31, 2024. The loan paid off, in full, on January 7, 2025.
The Company had one loan that was 90 days past due and still accruing interest as of December 31, 2024. The loan paid off, in full, on January 7, 2025. The Company did not have any nonaccrual loans as of December 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024 nor were there any loans placed on nonaccrual during those periods.
The increase in rate on interest-earning assets 51 Table of Contents was primarily attributable to the Company’s loan portfolio. The decrease in volume of average interest-earning assets was primarily attributable to the Company’s securities portfolio. Fully tax-equivalent interest income on loans increased by approximately $9.9 million or 11.5% primarily as a result of rate.
The increase in rates and volume on interest-earning assets was primarily attributable to the Company’s loan portfolio, which was partially offset by the decrease in rate and volume of interest-bearing deposits in other banks. Fully tax-equivalent interest income on loans increased by approximately $6.3 million or 6.6% primarily as a result of higher volume and rates.
Book value per share was $17.28 as of December 31, 2024 compared to $16.25 as of December 31, 2023. Investment Securities The Company maintains a primarily fixed income investment securities portfolio that had a total carrying value of $222.3 million at December 31, 2024 and $265.5 million at December 31, 2023.
Investment Securities The Company maintains a primarily fixed income investment securities portfolio that had a total carrying value of $212.3 million at December 31, 2025 and $222.3 million at December 31, 2024.
Treasuries $ 6,001 $ 5,418 $ 6,001 $ 5,334 U.S. government and federal agencies 35,349 30,606 35,434 30,334 U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations 17,805 13,857 19,395 15,300 Taxable municipal 6,041 4,952 6,057 4,956 U.S. agency mortgage-backed 26,813 21,437 28,618 23,608 Total Held-to-maturity Securities $ 92,009 $ 76,270 $ 95,505 $ 79,532 Available-for-sale U.S.
Treasuries $ 6,002 $ 5,694 $ 6,001 $ 5,418 U.S. government and federal agencies 35,314 32,380 35,349 30,606 U.S. agency collateralized mortgage obligations 16,163 13,157 17,805 13,857 Taxable municipal 6,024 5,270 6,041 4,952 U.S. agency mortgage-backed 24,918 21,074 26,813 21,437 Total Held-to-maturity Securities $ 88,421 $ 77,575 $ 92,009 $ 76,270 Available-for-sale U.S.
Maturities are based on the final contractual payment date, and do not reflect the effect of scheduled principal repayments, prepayments, or early redemptions that may occur.
The following table summarizes the maturity composition of our investment securities as of December 31, 2025, including the weighted average yield of each maturity range. Maturities are based on the final contractual payment date, and do not reflect the effect of scheduled principal repayments, prepayments, or early redemptions that may occur.
(5) The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
(2) ROAE is calculated by dividing net income by year-to-date average equity. (3) Non-interest expense to average assets is calculated by dividing non-interest expense by average assets. (4) The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
The following table summarizes non-interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Year ended December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 Salaries and employee benefits expense $ 19,240 $ 19,436 Occupancy expense of premises 1,760 1,811 Furniture and equipment expenses 1,220 1,178 Advertising expense 386 288 Data processing 2,192 1,936 FDIC insurance 1,000 1,041 Professional fees 1,001 329 State franchise tax 2,405 2,389 Bank insurance 238 174 Vendor services 640 407 Supplies, printing, and postage 152 152 Director costs 776 876 Other operating expenses 799 798 Total non-interest expense $ 31,809 $ 30,815 Non-interest expense increased $1.0 million or 3.2% during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
The following table summarizes non-interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Year ended December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2025 2024 $ Change % Change Salaries and employee benefits expense $ 20,729 $ 19,240 $ 1,489 7.7 % Occupancy expense of premises 1,544 1,760 (216) (12.3) % Furniture and equipment expenses 1,285 1,220 65 5.3 % Advertising expense 381 386 (5) (1.3) % Data processing 2,360 2,192 168 7.7 % FDIC insurance 992 1,000 (8) (0.8) % Professional fees 1,146 1,001 145 14.5 % State franchise tax 2,520 2,405 115 4.8 % Bank insurance 243 238 5 2.1 % Vendor services 649 640 9 1.4 % Supplies, printing, and postage 148 152 (4) (2.6) % Director costs 667 776 (109) (14.0) % Other operating expenses 903 799 104 13.0 % Total non-interest expense $ 33,567 $ 31,809 $ 1,758 5.5 % Non-interest expense increased $1.8 million or 5.5% during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 primarily resulting from increases in salaries and employee benefits, data processing service fees, professional fees, and other operating expenses.
In August of 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the extension of the Company’s stock repurchase program that was originally adopted in August of 2021. Under the stock repurchase program, the Company may repurchase up to 700,000 shares of its outstanding common stock.
In August of 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the extension of the Company’s stock repurchase program that was originally adopted in August of 2021.
Core deposits totaled $1.62 billion or 85.4% of total deposits and $1.58 billion or 82.7% of total deposits at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. 59 Table of Contents The following table sets forth the average balances of deposits and the average interest rates paid for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Average Average (Dollars in thousands) Amount Rate Amount Rate Non-interest bearing $ 437,694 $ 447,804 Interest bearing: NOW accounts 322,028 2.75 % 299,468 2.27 % Money market accounts 342,057 3.13 % 362,243 2.80 % Savings accounts 48,466 1.37 % 69,742 1.19 % Time deposits 757,494 4.52 % 842,121 3.49 % Total interest-bearing 1,470,045 3.71 % 1,573,574 3.00 % Total $ 1,907,739 2.86 % $ 2,021,378 2.33 % The following table sets forth the maturity ranges of certificates of deposit with balances of $250,000 or more as of December 31, 2024. December 31, 2024 (Dollars in thousands) Total Uninsured Three months or less $ 65,443 $ 46,443 Over three through 6 months 120,452 101,952 Over 6 through 12 months 61,133 48,383 Over 12 months 68,520 55,270 Total $ 315,548 $ 252,048 The total amount of our uninsured deposits (deposits in excess of $250,000, as calculated in accordance with FDIC regulations) was estimated at $816.7 million at December 31, 2024 and $802.8 million at December 31, 2023.
Core deposits totaled $1.67 billion or 84.7% of total deposits and $1.62 billion or 85.4% of total deposits at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. 61 Table of Contents The following table sets forth the average balances of deposits and the average interest rates paid for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Average Average (Dollars in thousands) Amount Rate Amount Rate Non-interest bearing $ 438,171 $ 437,694 Interest bearing: NOW accounts 353,556 2.30 % 322,028 2.75 % Money market accounts 352,226 2.66 % 342,057 3.13 % Savings accounts 41,227 1.02 % 48,466 1.37 % Time deposits 733,433 4.24 % 757,494 4.52 % Total interest-bearing 1,480,442 3.31 % 1,470,045 3.71 % Total $ 1,918,613 2.56 % $ 1,907,739 2.86 % The following table sets forth the maturity ranges of certificates of deposit with balances of $250,000 or more as of December 31, 2025. December 31, 2025 (Dollars in thousands) Total Uninsured Three months or less $ 57,048 $ 41,548 Over three through 6 months 124,531 96,031 Over 6 through 12 months 49,690 35,190 Over 12 months 106,395 97,145 Total $ 337,664 $ 269,914 The total amount of our uninsured deposits (deposits in excess of $250,000, as calculated in accordance with FDIC regulations) was estimated at $853.4 million at December 31, 2025 and $816.7 million at December 31, 2024.
The increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was primarily due to a 71 basis point increase in the cost of interest-bearing deposits as a result of the repricing of the Company’s time deposits coupled with an increase in rates offered on money market, NOW and savings deposit accounts since the fourth quarter of 2023.
The decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was primarily due to a 40 basis points decrease in the cost of interest-bearing deposits as a result of the repricing of the Company’s time deposits coupled with a decrease in rates offered on money market, interest-bearing demand deposits and savings deposit accounts since the fourth quarter of 2024. The yield on interest-earning assets was 5.01% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 compared to 4.91% for the same period in 2024.
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin Net interest income is the excess of interest earned on loans and investments over the interest paid on deposits and borrowings, and is the Company’s primary revenue source. Net interest income is affected by overall balance sheet growth, changes in interest rates and changes in the mix of investments, loans, deposits and borrowings.
Results of Operations – Years Ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin Net interest income is the excess of interest earned on loans and investments over the interest paid on deposits and borrowings, and is the Company’s primary revenue source.
The increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily attributable to the Company’s earnings over the previous twelve months and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which was due to decreases in unrealized losses on our available-for-sale investment portfolio from market value increases. This increase was partially offset by increased cash dividends paid.
The year-over-year change in book value per share was primarily due to the Company’s earnings over the previous twelve months and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss, resulting from an increase in the market value of our available-for-sale investment portfolio.
The following table summarizes non-interest income for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Year ended December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 Service charges on deposit accounts Overdrawn account fees $ 84 $ 82 Account service fees 265 248 Other service charges and fees Interchange income 363 403 Other charges and fees 292 435 Bank owned life insurance — 224 Losses on sale of available-for-sale securities — (17,316) Net gains on premises and equipment 1 16 Insurance commissions 416 386 Gain on sale of government guaranteed loans 520 131 Non-qualified deferred compensation plan asset gains, net 236 317 Other operating income 94 134 Total non-interest income $ 2,271 $ (14,940) Non-interest income increased $17.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
The following table summarizes non-interest income for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Year ended December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2025 2024 $ Change % Change Service charges on deposit accounts Overdrawn account fees $ 81 $ 84 $ (3) (3.6) % Account service fees 255 265 (10) (3.8) % Other service charges and fees Interchange income 327 363 (36) (9.9) % Other charges and fees 244 292 (48) (16.4) % Net gain (loss) on premises and equipment (3) 1 (4) N/M Insurance commissions 328 416 (88) (21.2) % Gain on sale of government guaranteed loans 322 520 (198) (38.1) % Non-qualified deferred compensation plan asset gains, net 402 236 166 70.3 % Other operating income 118 94 24 25.5 % Total non-interest income $ 2,074 $ 2,271 $ (197) (8.7) % Non-interest income decreased $197 thousand or 8.7% during the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period of 2024.
Management seeks to maximize net interest income without exposing the Company to an excessive level of interest rate risk through management’s asset and liability management policies. Interest rate risk is managed by monitoring the pricing, maturity, and repricing options of all classes of interest-bearing assets and liabilities.
Interest rate risk is managed by monitoring the pricing, maturity, and repricing options of all classes of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
Conditions may arise in the future that could negatively impact the Company’s future liquidity position resulting in funding mismatches. These include market constraints on the ability to convert assets into cash or accessing sources of funds (i.e., market liquidity) and contingent liquidity events.
These include market constraints on the ability to convert assets into cash or accessing sources of funds (i.e., market liquidity) and contingent liquidity events. Changes in economic conditions or exposure to credit, market, operational, legal, and reputation risks also can affect a bank’s liquidity.
Non-interest Income The Company’s recurring sources of non-interest income consist primarily of interchange income, service charges on deposit accounts, gain on sale of government guaranteed loans, and insurance commissions. Generally speaking, loan fees are included in interest income on the loan portfolio and not reported as non-interest income.
Generally speaking, loan fees are included in interest income on the loan portfolio and not reported as non-interest income.
The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on 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). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate).
The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The net column 52 Table of Contents represents the sum of the prior columns.
The Company’s liquidity position represented 110.3% of uninsured, non-collateralized deposits at December 31, 2024. In addition to available secured borrowing capacity, the Company had available federal funds lines with correspondent banks of $110.0 million at December 31, 2024. Liquidity is a core pillar of the Company’s operations.
The Company’s liquidity position, defined as the sum of cash, unencumbered securities and available secured borrowing capacity, totaled $827.0 million as of December 31, 2025 compared to $727.3 million as of December 31, 2024, respectively. In addition to available secured borrowing capacity, the Bank had available federal funds lines of $110.0 million at December 31, 2025.
Rate/Volume Analysis For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 Increase (Decrease) Due to (Dollars in thousands) Volume Rate Total Increase (Decrease) Interest-earning Assets: Securities: Taxable $ (2,321) $ (102) $ (2,423) Tax-exempt (1) (28) 5 (23) Total securities $ (2,349) $ (97) $ (2,446) Loans, net of unearned income: Taxable 2,292 7,963 10,255 Tax-exempt (1) (379) (73) (452) Total loans, net of unearned income (2) $ 1,913 $ 7,890 $ 9,803 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks $ 1,824 $ 82 $ 1,906 Total interest-earning assets $ 1,388 $ 7,875 $ 9,263 Interest-bearing Liabilities: Interest-bearing deposits: NOW accounts $ 1,107 $ 937 $ 2,044 Money market accounts (873) 1,430 557 Savings accounts (291) 124 (167) Time deposits (3,856) 8,746 4,890 Total interest-bearing deposits $ (3,913) $ 11,237 $ 7,324 Federal funds purchased (13) — (13) Subordinated debt 5 (5) — Federal Reserve Bank borrowings 819 (8) 811 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 685 (7) 678 Total interest-bearing liabilities $ (2,417) $ 11,217 $ 8,800 Change in tax-equivalent net interest income (Non-GAAP) $ 3,805 $ (3,342) $ 463 (1) Income and yields for all periods presented are reported on a tax-equivalent basis using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%.
Rate/Volume Analysis For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 Increase (Decrease) Due to (Dollars in thousands) Volume Rate Total Increase (Decrease) Interest-earning Assets: Securities: Taxable $ (603) $ 202 $ (401) Tax-exempt (1) — — — Total securities $ (603) $ 202 $ (401) Loans, net of unearned income: Taxable 4,019 2,297 6,316 Tax-exempt (1) (39) 43 4 Total loans, net of unearned income (2) $ 3,980 $ 2,340 $ 6,320 Interest-bearing deposits in other banks $ (1,146) $ (1,648) $ (2,794) Total interest-earning assets $ 2,231 $ 894 $ 3,125 Interest-bearing Liabilities: Interest-bearing deposits: NOW accounts $ 773 $ (1,506) $ (733) Money market accounts 464 (1,788) (1,324) Savings accounts (75) (167) (242) Time deposits (915) (2,251) (3,166) Total interest-bearing deposits $ 247 $ (5,712) $ (5,465) Federal funds purchased — — — Subordinated debt 5 (5) — Federal Reserve Bank borrowings (2,451) — (2,451) Federal Home Loan Bank advances 1,523 — 1,523 Total interest-bearing liabilities $ (676) $ (5,717) $ (6,393) Change in tax-equivalent net interest income (Non-GAAP) $ 2,907 $ 6,611 $ 9,518 (1) Income and yields for all periods presented are reported on a tax-equivalent basis using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%.
The stock repurchase program will expire on August 31, 2025 or earlier if all the authorized shares have been repurchased. The Company repurchased 3,003 shares at $16.48 per share during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. 60 Table of Contents Liquidity Liquidity reflects a financial institution’s ability to fund assets and meet current and future financial obligations.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, the Company repurchased 135,640 shares of its outstanding common stock at a weighted average price of $17.80. The aggregate repurchase activity was accretive to the Company’s book value per share. Liquidity Liquidity reflects a financial institution’s ability to fund assets and meet current and future financial obligations.
Interest Expense Interest expense increased by $8.8 million to $59.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $50.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in rates. The increase in rates was primarily a result of the repricing of the Company’s time deposits.
Interest Expense Interest expense decreased by $6.4 million to $52.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $59.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in rates on interest-bearing deposits coupled with lower average balance of borrowings.
The Company’s interest-earning assets include loans, investment securities and interest-bearing deposits in other banks, while our interest-bearing liabilities include interest-bearing deposits and borrowings. Net interest margin represents the difference between interest 48 Table of Contents received and interest paid as a percentage of average total interest-earning assets.
Net interest income is affected by overall balance sheet growth, changes in interest rates and changes in the mix of investments, loans, deposits and borrowings. The Company’s interest-earning assets include loans, investment securities and interest-bearing deposits in other banks, while our interest-bearing liabilities include interest-bearing deposits and borrowings.
The increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily attributable the Company’s earnings during the year and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which was attributable to a decrease in unrealized losses on our available-for-sale portfolio due to market value increases. These increases were partially offset by cash dividends paid.
The year-over-year change in book value per share was primarily due to the Company’s earnings over the previous twelve months and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss, resulting from an increase in the market value of our available-for-sale investment portfolio.
The weighted-average yield below represents the effective yield for the investment securities and is calculated based on the amortized cost of each security. December 31, 2024 Amortized Fair Weighted-Average (Dollars in thousands) Cost Value Yield Held-to-maturity Due in one year or less $ — $ — — Due after one year through five years 27,431 24,641 1.17 % Due after five years through ten years 21,620 17,962 1.67 % Due after ten years 42,958 33,667 1.45 % Total Held-to-maturity Securities $ 92,009 $ 76,270 1.42 % Available-for-sale Due in one year or less $ 21,057 $ 20,798 1.80 % Due after one year through five years 29,996 28,849 2.14 % Due after five years through ten years 36,750 34,830 2.66 % Due after ten years 56,038 45,780 1.56 % Total Available-for-sale Securities $ 143,841 $ 130,257 2.00 % 55 Table of Contents Loan Portfolio Gross loans net of unearned income increased $12.7 million or 0.7% to $1.87 billion as of December 31, 2024 compared to $1.85 billion as of December 31, 2023.
The weighted-average yield below represents the effective yield for the investment securities and is calculated based on the amortized cost of each security. December 31, 2025 Amortized Fair Weighted-Average (Dollars in thousands) Cost Value Yield Held-to-maturity Due in one year or less $ — $ — — Due after one year through five years 34,754 32,532 1.21 % Due after five years through ten years 15,208 13,340 1.82 % Due after ten years 38,459 31,703 1.44 % Total Held-to-maturity Securities $ 88,421 $ 77,575 1.41 % Available-for-sale Due in one year or less $ 17,400 $ 17,280 1.34 % Due after one year through five years 21,600 21,079 2.79 % Due after five years through ten years 42,717 42,158 3.71 % Due after ten years 51,206 43,335 1.62 % Total Available-for-sale Securities $ 132,923 $ 123,852 2.45 % Loan Portfolio Gross loans net of unearned income increased $103.2 million or 5.5% to $1.98 billion as of December 31, 2025 compared to $1.87 billion as of December 31, 2024.
On a fully tax-equivalent basis, the net interest margin was 2.28% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 2.21% for the same period in 2023. The increase in net interest margin was primarily due to increases in the yield of interest-bearing assets, which was partially offset by an increase in the cost of interest-bearing deposits.
Net interest income increased $9.5 million or 18.6% on a fully tax-equivalent basis for the year ended December 31, 2025. The net interest margin for the year ended December 31, 2025 was 2.68% as compared to 2.28% for the same period in the prior year.
The loan portfolio’s yield for the year ended December 31, 2024 was 5.28% compared to 4.84% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2025 was 22.5% compared to 21.7% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Average loans increased approximately $33.4 million between the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, which was primarily attributable to growth in the investor real estate and residential loan portfolios. Fully tax-equivalent interest income on investment securities decreased by approximately $2.4 million.
Average loans increased approximately $73.1 million, primarily attributable to growth in the construction & development and residential loan portfolios, while loan yields increased 13 basis points between the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Excluding the impact of the Restructuring, non-interest income decreased $0.1 million or 4.4%. The decrease reflects the surrender of BOLI as part of the Restructuring. 52 Table of Contents Non-interest Expense Generally, non-interest expense is composed of all employee expenses and costs associated with operating our facilities, obtaining and retaining customer relationships and providing banking services.
These decreases were partially offset by a $166 thousand increase to the mark-to-market adjustments on the Company’s NQDC plan and a $37 thousand increase in swap fee income. 54 Table of Contents Non-interest Expense Generally, non-interest expense is composed of all employee expenses and costs associated with operating our facilities, obtaining and retaining customer relationships and providing banking services.
The decreases were partially offset by an increase in non-interest bearing demand deposits and interest-bearing demand deposits of $21.9 million and $97.1 million, respectively. Shareholders’ equity increased $16.7 million or 7.3% to $246.6 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $229.9 million at December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2025, total cash and cash equivalents were $130.0 million, an increase of $7.5 million or 6.1% compared to December 31, 2024. Shareholders’ equity increased $19.0 million or 7.7% to $265.6 million at December 31, 2025 compared to $246.6 million at December 31, 2024.
The increase in data processing fees was primarily due to contractual increases and volume-based activity.
Increase in incentive compensation reflected the 24% year-over-year increase in net income and the fact that the Company’s operating performance for 2025 exceeded the budget and strategic plan. The $168 thousand or 7.7% increase in data processing service fees was primarily due to contractual increases and volume-based activity.
The decrease in salaries and employee benefits was due to lower incentive accruals and higher direct loan origination costs when compared to the same period of the prior year, partially offset by higher deferred compensation expense as a result of a mark-to-market fluctuations on the Company’s NQDC. Income Taxes Income tax expense increased $1.9 million or 68.5% to $4.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the Company’s occupancy expense, which declined by $216 thousand or 12.3%, due to a decrease in office rent as a result of the renegotiation of more favorable terms on certain leases. Income Taxes Income tax expense increased $1.4 million or 29.3% to $6.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $4.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The Company’s total liabilities decreased $24.3 million or 1.2% to $1.99 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to $2.01 billion at December 31, 2023. The decrease in total liabilities was primarily attributable to a decrease in time deposits of $125.5 million and a decrease of Federal Reserve Bank borrowings of $54.0 million.
The Company’s total liabilities increased $78.6 million or 4.0% to $2.07 billion at December 31, 2025 compared to $1.99 billion at December 31, 2024, which was driven by the $49.9 million and $40.2 million increases in time deposits and interest-bearing demand deposits, respectively.
Results of Operations – Years Ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 Overview The Company reported net income of $17.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $12.0 million when compared to the same period in 2023.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $21.2 million ($1.49 per diluted common share) compared to $17.1 million ($1.20 per diluted common share) for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing a 24.0% and 24.2% increase in net income and earnings per diluted common share, respectively.
The cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 0.70% from 3.08% for the year ended December 31, 2023 to 3.78% for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was primarily due to higher interest expense on deposits and other borrowings.
These increases in net interest income and net interest margin were driven primarily by the decrease in rates of interest-bearing deposits coupled with increases in average balances and yields of the loan portfolio. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 3.37% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 3.78% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The increase in yield on the Company’s loan portfolio was primarily a result of repricing of assets subsequent to the fourth quarter of 2023 and certain prepayment penalties. 50 Table of Contents The investment securities portfolio’s yield for the year ended December 31, 2024 was 2.01% compared to 2.04% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The increase in yield on interest-earning assets was primarily due to a 13 basis point increase in loan yield and an eight basis point increase in securities yield, as a result of higher prevailing interest rates as assets repriced subsequent to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Income tax for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 represents a $0.6 million or 10.5% decrease when compared to the Company’s core income tax expense (Non-GAAP) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 of $5.3 million. 53 Table of Contents Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition – Years Ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 Assets, Liabilities, and Shareholders’ Equity The Company’s total assets decreased $7.6 million or 0.3% to $2.23 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to $2.24 billion at December 31, 2023.
The increase in the effective tax rate between the comparative periods was primarily driven by higher permanent differences, the most significant component of which was the increased disallowance of compensation under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m). 55 Table of Contents Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition – Years Ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 Assets, Liabilities, and Shareholders’ Equity The Company’s total assets increased $97.6 million or 4.4% to $2.33 billion at December 31, 2025 compared to $2.23 billion at December 31, 2024.