Biggest changeFor the Year Ended September 30, 2022 2021 Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Yield/Cost (Annualized) Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Yield/Cost (Annualized) (Dollars In Thousands) Interest-earning assets: Interest-earning deposits $ 53,714 $ 264 0.49% $ 61,655 $ 88 0.14% Loans receivable, net 600,630 27,841 4.64% 605,176 27,551 4.55% Securities Taxable 89,001 1,279 1.44% 55,487 789 1.42% Tax-exempt (1) 2,769 52 1.89% 410 7 1.64% FHLBNY stock 1,547 78 5.02% 1,925 95 4.94% Total interest-earning assets 747,661 29,514 3.95% 724,653 28,530 3.94% Noninterest-earning assets 45,960 44,193 Total assets $ 793,621 $ 768,846 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts (2) $ 85,834 156 0.18% $ 87,812 $ 155 0.18% NOW accounts (3) 288,222 1,007 0.35% 258,261 707 0.27% Time deposits (4) 96,442 907 0.94% 116,944 1,425 1.22% Total interest-bearing deposits 470,498 2,070 0.44% 463,017 2,287 0.49% Borrowings 18,399 414 2.25% 47,220 654 1.39% Total interest-bearing liabilities 488,897 2,484 0.51% 510,237 2,941 0.58% Noninterest-bearing liabilities 200,702 188,084 Total liabilities 689,599 698,321 Retained earnings 104,022 70,525 Total liabilities and retained earnings $ 793,621 $ 768,846 Tax-equivalent basis adjustment (11 ) (2 ) Net interest and dividend income $ 27,019 $ 25,587 Interest rate spread 3.44% 3.36% Net interest-earning assets $ 258,764 $ 214,416 Net interest margin (5) 3.61% 3.53% Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 152.93% 142.02% (1) Calculated using the Company's 21% federal tax rate.
Biggest changeInterest income on loans includes loan fees, but such amounts were not material for the years ended September 30, 2023 or 2022. 38 Year Ended September 30, 2023 2022 Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Yield/Cost (Annualized) Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Yield/Cost (Annualized) (Dollars In Thousands) Interest-earning assets: Interest-earning deposits $ 22,616 $ 1,040 4.60% $ 53,714 $ 264 0.49% Loans receivable, net (1) 668,870 35,229 5.27% 600,630 27,841 4.64% Securities Taxable 94,519 1,602 1.69% 89,001 1,279 1.44% Tax-exempt (2) 3,370 73 2.17% 2,769 52 1.89% FHLBNY stock 2,020 139 6.89% 1,547 78 5.02% Total interest-earning assets 791,395 38,083 4.81% 747,661 29,514 3.95% Noninterest-earning assets 48,514 45,960 Total assets $ 839,909 $ 793,621 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts (3) $ 71,148 $ 342 0.48% $ 85,834 $ 156 0.18% NOW accounts (4) 340,126 7,332 2.16% 288,222 1,007 0.35% Time deposits (5) 90,385 1,814 2.01% 96,442 907 0.94% Total interest-bearing deposits 501,659 9,488 1.89% 470,498 2,070 0.44% Borrowings 25,604 846 3.31% 18,399 414 2.25% Total interest-bearing liabilities 527,263 10,334 1.96% 488,897 2,484 0.51% Noninterest-bearing liabilities 207,255 200,702 Total liabilities 734,518 689,599 Retained earnings 105,391 104,022 Total liabilities and retained earnings $ 839,909 $ 793,621 Tax-equivalent basis adjustment (15 ) (11 ) Net interest and dividend income $ 27,734 $ 27,019 Interest rate spread 2.85% 3.44% Net interest-earning assets $ 264,132 $ 258,764 Net interest margin (6) 3.50% 3.61% Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 150.09% 152.93% (1) The average balance of loans receivable, net includes non-accrual loans.
As a substantial amount of our loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, appraisals of the underlying value of property securing loans and discounted cash flow valuations of properties are critical in determining the amount of the allowance required for specific loans. Assumptions for appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are instrumental in determining the value of properties.
As a substantial amount of our loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, appraisals of the underlying value of property securing loans and discounted cash flow valuations of properties are critical in determining the amount of the 34 allowance required for specific loans. Assumptions for appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are instrumental in determining the value of properties.
The table presents the annualized average yield on interest-earning assets and the annualized average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. We derived the yields and costs by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. We derived average balances from daily balances over the periods indicated.
The table presents the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. We derived the yields and costs by dividing income or expense by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. We derived average balances from daily balances over the periods indicated.
Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors and other factors. 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 and our local competitors and other factors. 43 Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management.
As part of our ongoing asset-liability management, we seek to manage our exposure to interest rate risk by retaining in our loan portfolio fewer fixed-rate residential loans, by originating and retaining adjustable-rate loans in the residential, construction and commercial real estate loan portfolios, by using alternative funding sources, such as advances from the FHLBNY, to “match fund” longer-term residential and commercial mortgage loans, and by originating and retaining variable-rate home equity and short-term and medium-term fixed-rate commercial business loans.
As part of our ongoing asset-liability management, we seek to manage our exposure to interest rate risk by originating and retaining adjustable-rate loans in the residential, construction and commercial real estate loan portfolios, by using alternative funding sources, such as advances from the FHLBNY, to “match fund” longer-term residential and commercial mortgage loans, and by originating and retaining variable-rate home equity and short-term and medium-term fixed-rate commercial business loans.
Total loans receivable at September 30, 2022 were comprised of $342.8 million (54.5%) in commercial real estate loans, $214.4 million (34.1%) in one- to four- family residential mortgage loans, $34.7 million (5.5%) in commercial business loans, $15.2 million (2.4%) in construction loans, and $21.8 million (3.5%) in home equity lines of credit and other loans.
For comparison, total loans receivable at September 30, 2022 were comprised of $342.8 million (54.5%) in commercial real estate loans, $214.4 million (34.1%) in one- to four- family residential mortgage loans, $34.7 million (5.5%) in commercial business loans, $15.2 million (2.4%) in construction loans, and $21.8 million (3.5%) in home equity lines of credit and other loans.
By following these strategies, we believe that we are well-positioned to react to changes in market interest rates. Net Interest Income Analysis. The table below sets forth, as of September 30, 2022, the estimated changes in our Net Interest Income (“NII”) for each of the next two years that would result from the designated instantaneous changes in interest rates.
By following these strategies, we believe that we are well-positioned to react to changes in market interest rates. Net Interest Income Analysis. The table below sets forth, as of September 30, 2023, the estimated changes in our Net Interest Income (“NII”) for each of the next two years that would result from the designated instantaneous changes in interest rates.
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 (including individual retirement accounts and brokered certificate deposit accounts) due on or before September 30, 2023.
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 (including individual retirement accounts and brokered certificate deposit accounts) due on or before September 30, 2024.
The investment in bank-owned life insurance has no significant impact on our capital and liquidity. 45 Table of Contents Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations Commitments. As a financial services provider, we routinely are a party to various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and unused lines of credit.
The investment in bank-owned life insurance has no significant impact on our capital and liquidity. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations Commitments. As a financial services provider, we routinely are a party to various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and unused lines of credit.
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 average volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in average volume multiplied by prior rate).
The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by average volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in average volume multiplied by prior rate).
Our Asset/Liability Management Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring our liquidity targets and strategies in 44 Table of Contents order to ensure that sufficient liquidity exists for meeting the borrowing needs of our customers as well as unanticipated contingencies. We seek to maintain a liquidity ratio of 5.0% of assets or greater.
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 of our customers as well as unanticipated contingencies. We seek to maintain a liquidity ratio of 5.0% of assets or greater.
Our results of operations depend primarily on our net interest income which is the difference between the interest we 36 Table of Contents earn on our interest-earning assets and the interest we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities. Our net interest income is primarily affected by the market interest rate environment, the shape of the U.S.
Our results of operations depend primarily on our net interest income which is the difference between the interest we earn on our interest-earning assets and the interest we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities. Our net interest income is primarily affected by the market interest rate environment, the shape of the U.S.
In addition to borrowings, the Bank has the ability to raise deposits on the brokered market or through deposit listing services. At September 30, 2022, the Bank held $6.0 million in brokered deposits and $14.6 million from deposit listing services. Magyar Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements, (see “Supervision and Regulation-Federal Banking Regulation-Capital Requirements”).
In addition to borrowings, the Bank has the ability to raise deposits on the brokered market or through deposit listing services. At September 30, 2023, the Bank held $13.8 million in brokered deposits and $14.0 million from deposit listing services. Magyar Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements, (see “Supervision and Regulation-Federal Banking Regulation-Capital Requirements”).
As of September 30, 2022, Magyar Bank’s Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the Bank’s average assets was 11.13% and the total qualifying capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets was 16.47%. Bank-owned life insurance is a tax-advantaged financing transaction that is used to offset employee benefit plan costs.
As of September 30, 2023, Magyar Bank’s Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the Bank’s average assets was 11.11% and the total qualifying capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets was 16.22%. Bank-owned life insurance is a tax-advantaged financing transaction that is used to offset employee benefit plan costs.
The Company’s effective tax rate for the year ended September 30, 2022 was 29.1% compared with 29.9% for the year ended September 30, 2021. Management of Market Risk General . The majority of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Consequently, our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk.
The Company’s effective tax rate for the year ended September 30, 2023 was 28.2% compared with 29.1% for the year ended September 30, 2022. Management of Market Risk General . The majority of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Consequently, our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk.
If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements exist with the FHLBNY, which provide an additional source of funds. FHLBNY advances totaled $15.6 million and $23.4 million at September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively. FHLBNY advances have primarily been used to fund loan demand.
If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements exist with the FHLBNY, which provide an additional source of funds. FHLBNY advances totaled $29.5 million and $15.6 million at September 30, 202 and 2022, respectively. FHLBNY advances have primarily been used to fund loan demand.
The liquidity ratio is calculated by determining the sum of the difference between liquid assets (cash and unpledged investment securities) and short-term liabilities (estimated 30-day deposit outflows), plus our borrowing capacity from the FHLBNY and dividing the sum by total assets. At September 30, 2022, our liquidity ratio was 16.6% of assets.
The liquidity ratio is calculated by determining the sum of the difference between liquid assets (cash and unpledged investment securities) and short-term liabilities (estimated 30-day deposit outflows), plus our borrowing capacity from the FHLBNY and dividing the sum by total assets. At September 30, 2023, our liquidity ratio was 9.7% of assets.
On that date, we had an aggregate of $15.6 million in advances outstanding and $40.0 million in municipal letters of credit outstanding with the FHLBNY. Our cash flows are derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities as reported in our consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included in our consolidated Financial Statements.
On that date, we had an aggregate of $29.5 million in advances outstanding and $80.0 million in municipal letters of credit outstanding with the FHLBNY. Our cash flows are derived from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities as reported in our consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included in our consolidated Financial Statements.
The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At September 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents totaled $30.9 million compared with $75.2 million at September 30, 2021.
The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At September 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents totaled $72.5 million compared with $30.9 million at September 30, 2022.
Securities classified as available-for-sale, which provide additional sources of liquidity from sales, totaled $9.2 million at September 30, 2022 compared with $12.9 million at September 30, 2021. At September 30, 2022, we also had the ability to borrow $138.9 million from the FHLBNY compared with $151.2 million at September 30 2021.
Securities classified as available-for-sale, which provide additional sources of liquidity from sales, totaled $10.1 million at September 30, 2023 compared with $9.2 million at September 30, 2022. At September 30, 2023, we also had the ability to borrow $230.1 million from the FHLBNY compared with $138.9 million at September 30 2022.
The Company’s net interest and dividend income is affected by regulatory, economic and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand, deposit flows and levels of nonperforming assets. During the year ended September 30, 2022, net interest and dividend income increased $1.4 million, or 5.6%, to $27.0 million compared to $25.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2021.
The Company’s net interest and dividend income is affected by regulatory, economic and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand, deposit flows and levels of nonperforming assets. During the year ended September 30, 2023, net interest and dividend income increased $715,000, or 2.6%, to $27.7 million compared to $27.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Deferred tax assets are likely to be realized and therefore do not have a valuation allowance. Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021 Total Assets. Total assets increased $24.6 million, or 3.2%, to $798.5 million during the year ended September 30, 2022 compared with $774.0 million at September 30, 2021.
Deferred tax assets are likely to be realized and therefore do not have a valuation allowance. Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 Total Assets. Total assets increased $108.7 million, or 13.6%, to $907.3 million during the year ended September 30, 2023 compared with $798.5 million at September 30, 2022.
We consider a variety of factors in establishing this estimate including, but not limited to, current economic conditions, delinquency statistics, 37 Table of Contents geographic and industry concentrations, the adequacy of the underlying collateral, the financial strength of the borrower, results of internal loan reviews and other relevant factors.
Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. We consider a variety of factors in establishing this estimate including, but not limited to, current economic conditions, delinquency statistics, geographic and industry concentrations, the adequacy of the underlying collateral, the financial strength of the borrower, results of internal loan reviews and other relevant factors.
Investment securities at September 30, 2022 consisted of $64.3 million in mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, $24.8 million in U.S. government-sponsored enterprise debt securities, $8.0 million in corporate notes, $3.5 million in municipal bonds and $224,000 in “private-label” mortgage-backed securities.
Investment securities at September 30, 2023 consisted of $65.8 million in mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, $23.5 million in U.S. government-sponsored enterprise debt securities, $3.0 million in corporate notes, $3.5 million in municipal bonds and 36 $207,000 in “private-label” mortgage-backed securities.
(2) Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts. (3) Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts. (4) Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts. Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $975,000, or 3.4%, to $29.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2022 from $28.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2021.
(2) Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts. (3) Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts. (4) Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts. Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $8.6 million, or 29.0%, to $38.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from $29.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2022.
The Company’s book value per share increased to $14.60 at September 30, 2022 from $13.76 at September 30, 2021, based on total equity of $98.5 million and 6,745,128 shares outstanding. Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 Net Income.
The Company’s book value per share increased to $15.70, based on total equity of $104.8 million and 6,674,184 shares outstanding at September 30, 2023 from $14.60, based on total equity of $98.5 million and 6,745,128 shares outstanding.at September 30, 2022. 37 Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 Net Income.
This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events occur. The provision for loan losses decreased $1.3 million, or 81.3%, to $304,000 for the year ended September 30, 2022 compared to $1.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2021.
This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events occur. The provision for loan losses increased $77,000, or 25.3%, to $381,000 for the year ended September 30, 2023 compared to $304,000 for the year ended September 30, 2022.
During the year ended September 30, 2022, there were no charge-offs against the allowance for loan loss for residential real estate loans while $1,000 was recovered from prior year charge-offs. There were no non-performing commercial real estate loans at September 30, 2022, compared with $1.1 million at September 30, 2021.
During the year ended September 30, 2023, there were no charge-offs against the allowance for loan loss for one-to four-family residential real estate loans while $4,000 was recovered from prior year charge-offs. There was one non-performing commercial real estate loan totaling $2.2 million at September 30, 2023, compared with none at September 30, 2022.
(2) Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts. (3) Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts. (4) Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts. (5) Calculated as annualized net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. 41 Table of Contents Rate/Volume Analysis.
(2) Calculated using the Company's 21% federal tax rate. (3) Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts. (4) Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts. (5) Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts. (6) Calculated as annualized net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. 39 Rate/Volume Analysis.
Lower market interest rates were primarily responsible for the drop in the cost of the Company’s interest-bearing liabilities for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Higher market interest rates were primarily responsible for the increase in the cost of the Company’s interest-bearing liabilities for the year ended September 30, 2023.
At September 30, 2022, we had $52.5 million in loan origination commitments outstanding. In addition to commitments to originate loans, we had $73.8 million in unused lines of credit to borrowers. Certificates of deposit due within one year of September 30, 2022 totaled $44.6 million, or 6.7% of total deposits.
At September 30, 2023, we had $30.1 million in loan origination commitments outstanding. In addition to commitments to originate loans, we had $89.9 million in unused lines of credit to borrowers. Certificates of deposit due within one year of September 30, 2023 totaled $43.8 million, or 5.8% of total deposits.
In determining the allowance for loan losses, management makes significant estimates and has identified this policy as one of our most critical.
The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses which is charged against income. In determining the allowance for loan losses, management makes significant estimates and has identified this policy as one of our most critical.
The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $7.5 million, or 1.6%, to $470.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2022 from $463.0 million for the prior year while the average cost of such deposits decreased 5 basis points to 0.44% from 0.49%.
The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $31.2 million, or 6.6%, to $501.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from $470.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2022 while the average cost on such interest-bearing deposits increased 145 basis points to 1.89% from 0.44%.
The increase was attributable to the Company’s net income from operations totaling $7.9 million, partially offset by $4.5 million in share repurchases, $1.4 million in dividends paid, and $1.2 million in other comprehensive losses.
The increase was attributable to the Company’s net income from operations totaling $7.7 million, partially offset by $1.3 million in dividends paid to shareholders and $1.2 million in treasury share repurchases.
The Company’s net interest margin increased eight basis points to 3.61% for the year ended September 30, 2022 from 3.53% for the year ended September 30, 2021. 40 Table of Contents Average Balance Sheet. The following table presents certain information regarding our financial condition and net interest income for the years ended September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
The Company’s net interest margin decreased 11 basis points to 3.50% for the year ended September 30, 2023 from 3.61% for the year ended September 30, 2022. Average Balance Sheet. The following table presents certain information regarding our financial condition and net interest income for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
We originated $159.2 million in loans and we purchased $41.1 million of investment securities for the year ended September 30, 2022. Comparatively, we originated $159.0 million in loans (including $35.3 million in PPP loans) and purchased $49.5 million of investment securities for the year ended September 30, 2021. Financing activities consist primarily of activity in deposit accounts and FHLBNY advances.
We originated $188.5 million in loans and purchased $6.6 million of investment securities during the year ended September 30, 2023. Comparatively, we originated $159.2 million in loans and purchased $41.1 million of investment securities during the year ended September 30, 2022. Financing activities consist primarily of activity in deposit accounts and FHLBNY advances.
We experienced a net increase in total deposits of $27.9 million, or 4.4%, to $667.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2022 compared with a net increase in total deposits of $21.5 million, or 3.5%, to $639.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2021.
We experienced a net increase in total deposits of $87.7 million, or 13.1%, to $755.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 compared with a net decrease in total deposits of $27.9 million, or 4.4%, to $667.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2022.
The Company recorded tax expense of $3.3 million on income of $11.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2022 compared with tax expense of $2.6 million on income of $8.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2021. The higher income tax expense resulted from a $2.5 million increase in the Company’s results from operations.
The Company recorded tax expense of $3.0 million on income of $10.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 compared with tax expense of $3.3 million on income of $11.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2022. The lower income tax expense resulted from a $428,000, or 3.8%, decrease in the Company’s results from operations.
Provisions for loan loss during the year ended September 30, 2022 were $304,000 while net recoveries were $54,000, compared with a provision of $1.6 million and net recoveries of $46,000 for the prior year period. The allowance for loan losses was 1.34% and 1.36% of gross loans outstanding at September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Investment Securities.
Provisions for loan loss during the year ended September 30, 2023 were $381,000 while net charge-offs were $484,000, compared with a provision of $304,000 and a net recovery of $54,000 for the prior year. The allowance for loan losses was 1.19% and 1.34% of gross loans outstanding at September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The average cost of borrowings increased 86 basis points to 2.25% for the year ended September 30, 2022 from 1.39% for the year ended September 30, 2021 while the average balance of those borrowings decreased $28.8 million to $18.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2022 from $47.2 million the prior year. Provision for Loan Losses.
The average cost of borrowings increased 106 basis points to 3.31% for the year ended September 30, 2023 from 2.25% for the year ended September 30, 2022 while the average balance of those borrowings increased $7.2 million to $25.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from $18.4 million the prior year. Provision for Loan Losses.
The increase was attributable to a 35 basis point increase in the average yield on investment securities and interest earned on deposits to 1.10% from 0.75%, and a $27.9 million, or 23.8%, increase in the average balance of investment securities and interest earning deposits to $145.5 million from $117.5 million during the year ended September 30, 2022. Interest Expense.
The increase was attributable to a 115 basis point increase in the average yield on investment securities and interest earned 40 on deposits to 2.25% from 1.10%, partially offset by a $25.0 million, or 17.2%, decrease in the average balance of investment securities and interest earning deposits to $120.5 million from $145.5 million during the year ended September 30, 2022.
The average balance of interest-earnings assets between the two periods increased $23.0 million, or 3.2%, to $747.7 million from $724.6 million, while the yield on such assets increased 1 basis point to 3.95% for the year ended September 30, 2022 from 3.94% for the year ended September 30, 2021.
The average balance of interest-earnings assets between the two periods increased $43.7 million, or 5.8%, to $791.4 million from $747.7 million, while the yield on such assets increased 86 basis point to 4.81% for the year ended September 30, 2023 from 3.95% for the year ended September 30, 2022.
The allowance for loan losses increased $358,000 to $8.4 million, or 297.5% of non-performing loans at September 30, 2022 compared with $8.1 million, or 99.0% of non-performing loans, at September 30, 2021.
The allowance for loan losses decreased $103,000 to $8.3 million, or 163.9% of non-performing loans at September 30, 2023 compared with $8.4 million, or 297.5% of non-performing loans at September 30, 2022.
During the year ended September 30, 2022 there were no charge-offs against the allowance for loan loss for commercial business loans and there were no recoveries from prior year charge-offs. Non-performing construction loans decreased $1.7 million, or 38.1%, to $2.8 million at September 30, 2022 from $4.6 million at September 30, 2021.
During the year ended September 30, 2023 there were two charge-offs totaling $488,000 against the allowance for loan loss for commercial business loans and no recoveries from prior year charge-offs. There were two non-performing construction loans totaling $2.5 million at September 30, 2023 compared with $2.8 million at September 30, 2022.
For comparison, total loans receivable at September 30, 2021 were comprised of $280.8 million (47.2%) in commercial real estate loans, $203.0 million (34.2%) in one- to four- family residential mortgage loans, $68.7 million (11.6%) in commercial business loans (including $25.1 million in PPP loans), $20.4 million (3.4%) in construction loans, and $21.7 million (3.6%) in home equity lines of credit and other loans.
Total loans receivable at September 30, 2023 were comprised of $389.1 million (55.8%) in commercial real estate loans, $237.7 million (34.1%) in one- to four- family residential mortgage loans, $30.2 million (4.3%) in commercial business loans, $21.9 million (3.1%) in construction loans, and $19.3 million (2.8%) in home equity lines of credit and other loans.
Interest income on loans increased $290,000, or 1.1%, to $27.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2022 from $27.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2021, while the average balance of loans decreased $4.5 million, or 0.8%, to $600.6 million from $605.2 million.
Interest income on loans increased $7.4 million, or 26.5%, to $35.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from $27.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2022, while the average balance of loans increased $68.2 million, or 11.4%, to $668.9 million from $600.6 million.
The Company’s net income increased $1.8 million, or 29.4%, to $7.9 million during the year ended September 30, 2022 compared with $6.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2021 due to higher net interest and dividend income, lower provisions for loan losses, and lower non-interest expenses, partially offset by lower non-interest income. Net Interest and Dividend Income.
The Company’s net income decreased $210,000, or 2.7%, to $7.7 million during the year ended September 30, 2023 compared with $7.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2022 due to higher non-interest expenses, partially offset by higher net interest and dividend income. Net Interest and Dividend Income.
Growth occurred in commercial real estate loans, which increased $61.9 million, or 22.1%, to $342.8 million and in one-to four-family residential mortgage loans (including home equity lines of credit), which increased $12.1 million, or 5.5%, to $233.1 million.
Growth occurred in commercial real estate loans, which increased $46.3 million, or 13.5%, to $389.1 million, in one-to four-family residential mortgage loans (including home equity lines of credit), which increased $21.6 million, or 9.3%, to $254.7 million, and in construction loans, which increased $6.6 million, or 43.5%, to $21.9 million.
During the year ended September 30, 2022 there were no charge-offs against the allowance for loan loss and for commercial real estate loans while $53,000 was recovered from prior year charge-offs. There were no non-performing commercial business loans at September 30, 2022, compared with $1.3 million at September 30, 2021.
During the year ended September 30, 2023 there were no charge-offs against the allowance for loan loss or recoveries for commercial real estate loans. There were no non-performing commercial business loans at September 30, 2023 or 2022.
The Company’s deposit strategy in 2022 focused on growing its non-interest checking account balances and reducing the overall cost of its interest-bearing liabilities to offset rising market interest rates. Borrowed Funds. Borrowings decreased $7.7 million, or 33.1%, to $15.6 million at September 30, 2022 from $23.4 million at September 30, 2021.
The Company’s deposit strategy in 2023 focused on growing its non-interest checking account balances and managing the overall cost of its interest-bearing liabilities during a period of rapidly rising market interest rates. Borrowed Funds. Borrowings increased $13.9 million, or 88.9%, to $29.5 million at September 30, 2023 compared with $15.6 million at September 30, 2022.
There were no other-than-temporary-impairment charges for the Company’s investment securities for the year ended September 30, 2022. Securities available-for-sale decreased $3.7 million, or 28.6%, to $9.2 million at September 30, 2022 from $12.9 million at September 30, 2021. The decrease was attributable to $1.9 million in principal repayments and unrealized losses of $1.7 million.
There were no other-than-temporary-impairment charges for the Company’s investment securities for the year ended September 30, 2023. Securities available-for-sale increased $896,000, or 9.7%, to $10.1 million at September 30, 2023 from $9.2 million at September 30, 2022.
Interest expense decreased $457,000, or 15.5%, to $2.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2022 from $2.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2021.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $7.9 million, or 316.0%, to $10.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from $2.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2022.
The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities decreased $21.3 million, or 4.2%, between the two periods while the cost of such liabilities decreased seven basis points to 0.51% for the year ended September 30, 2022 compared with the prior year period.
The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $38.4 million, or 7.8%, to $527.3 million from $488.9 million between the two periods while the average cost on such interest-bearing liabilities increased 145 basis points to 1.96% for the year ended September 30, 2023 from 0.51% for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Interest expense on deposits decreased $217,000, or 9.5%, to $2.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2022 from $2.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2021. Interest expense on advances decreased $240,000, or 36.7%, to $414,000 for the year ended September 30, 2022 from $654,000 for the year ended September 30, 2021.
Average expense on interest-bearing deposits increased $7.4 million, or 358.4%, to 9.5 million at September 30, 2023 compared with $2.1 million at September 30, 2022. Interest expense on advances increased $432,000, or 104.3%, to $846,000 for the year ended September 30, 2023 from $414,000 for the year ended September 30, 2022.
The cash surrender value of life insurance held for directors and officers of Magyar Bank increased $3.4 million, or 23.6%, to $17.7 million at September 30, 2022 from $14.3 million at September 30, 2021.
The cash surrender value of life insurance held for directors and officers of Magyar Bank increased $370,000, or 2.7%, to $18.0 million at September 30, 2023 from $17.7 million at September 30, 2022. The change was due to an increase in the cash surrender value of the policies.
Total non-performing loans decreased $5.3 million, or 65.3%, to $2.8 million at September 30, 2022 from $8.2 million at September 30, 2021.
Total non-performing loans increased $2.2 million, or 79.3%, to $5.1 million at September 30, 2023 from $2.8 million at September 30, 2022. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans was 0.7% at September 30, 2023 compared to 0.5% at September 30, 2022.
The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover credit losses in the loan portfolio both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses which is charged against income.
Critical accounting policies may involve complex subjective decisions or assessments. We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies. Allowance for Loan Loss. The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover credit losses in the loan portfolio both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date.
Investment securities increased $30.3 million, or 42.9%, to $100.9 million at September 30, 2022 from $70.6 million at September 30, 2021.
Investment securities decreased $4.9 million, or 4.9%, to $96.0 million at September 30, 2023 from $100.9 million at September 30, 2022.
Interest and dividend income increased $975,000, or 3.4%, to $29.5 million at September 30, 2022 from $28.5 million at September 30, 2021, while interest expense decreased $457,000, or 15.5%, to $2.5 million at September 30, 2022 from $2.9 million at September 30, 2021.
Interest and dividend income increased $8.6 million, or 29.0%, to $38.1 million at September 30, 2023 from $29.5 million at September 30, 2022, while interest expense increased $7.6 million, or 316.0%, to $10.3 million at September 30, 2023 from $2.5 million at September 30, 2022.
The average yield on such loans increased nine basis points to 4.64% at September 30, 2022 from 4.55% for the year ended September 30, 2021. 42 Table of Contents Interest earned on investment securities, including interest earned on deposits but excluding FHLBNY stock, increased $702,000, or 79.6%, to $1.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2022 from $882,000 for fiscal 2021.
Interest earned on investment securities, including interest earned on deposits but excluding FHLBNY stock, increased $1.1 million, or 70.5%, to $2.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from $1.6 million for fiscal 2022.
Offsetting these increases were decreases in commercial business loans, which decreased $34.0 million, or 49.5%, to $34.7 million, in construction loans, which decreased $5.1 million, or 25.2%, to $15.2 million and in other consumer loans, which decreased $621,000, or 16.6%, to $3.1 million. Included in the reduction of commercial business loans were the repayment of $25.1 million in PPP loans.
Offsetting these increases were decreases in commercial business loans, which decreased $4.5 million, or 12.9%, to $30.2 million and in other consumer loans, which decreased $771,000, or 24.6%, to $2.3 million.
Magyar Bank had begun foreclosure proceedings on the properties securing these loans at September 30, 2022. During the year ended September 30, 2022, there were no charge-offs or recoveries on construction loans. The ratio of non-performing loans and troubled debt restructurings to total loans receivable decreased to 0.53% at September 30, 2022 from 1.43% at September 30, 2021.
During the year ended September 30, 2023, there were no charge-offs against the allowance for loan loss or recoveries for construction loans. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans receivable increased to 0.73% at September 30, 2023 from 0.45% at September 30, 2022.
The change was attributable to a $34.5 million, or 5.9%, increase in loans receivable, net of allowance of loss, to $619.8 million and a $30.3 million, or 42.9%, increase in investment securities to $100.9 million, partially offset by a $44.3 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents.
The change was attributable to a $69.2 million, or 11.2%. increase in loans receivable, net of allowance for loan loss, to $689.1 million and a $41.3 million, or 147.1%, increase in 35 interest-earning deposits with banks to $69.4 million, partially offset by a $4.9 million, or 4.9%, decrease in investment securities to $96.0 million. Loans Receivable.
The Company continues to focus on establishing relationships with business borrowers, seeking deposits as well as lending relationships. Total deposits increased $27.9 million, or 4.4%, to $667.7 million at September 30, 2022 from $639.8 million at September 30, 2021.
The Company offers a variety of products designed to attract and retain customers, with primary focus on building and expanding relationships. The Company continues to focus on establishing relationships with businesses, seeking deposits as well as lending relationships. Total deposits increased $87.7 million, or 13.1%, to $755.5 million at September 30, 2023 from $667.7 million at September 30, 2022.
Stockholders’ equity increased $861,000, or 0.9%, to $98.5 million at September 30, 2022 from $97.6 million at September 30, 2021. Loans Receivable. Total loan receivable increased $34.3 million, or 5.8%, to $628.9 million at September 30, 2022 from $594.6 million at September 30, 2021.
Total loans receivable increased $69.3 million, or 11.0%, to $698.2 million at September 30, 2023 from $628.9 million at September 30, 2022.
Critical Accounting Policies Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Critical accounting policies may involve complex subjective decisions or assessments. We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies. Allowance for Loan Loss.
Throughout fiscal 2024, we expect to continue increasing our commercial real estate and commercial business loans while managing non-interest expenses in an effort to increase profitability of the Company. Critical Accounting Policies Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions.
Offsetting these increases was a $34.3 million, or 29.3%, decrease in certificates of deposit (including individual retirement accounts), to $82.6 million. The Company’s net income increased $1.8 million, or 29.4%, to $7.9 million during the year ended September 30, 2022 compared with net income of $6.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2021.
Total deposits increased $87.7 million, or 13.1%, to $755.5 million and stockholders’ equity increased $6.3 million, or 6.4%, to $104.8 million during the year ended September 30, 2023 The Company’s net income decreased $210,000, or 2.7%, to $7.7 million during the year ended September 30, 2023 compared with net income of $7.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2022.
The increase in deposits during the twelve month ended September 30, 2022 occurred in money market account balances, which increased $34.3 million, or 18.3%, to $222.2 million, in interest-bearing checking account balances, which increased $27.3 million, or 38.3% to $98.6 million, in non-interest checking account balances, which increased 39 Table of Contents $442,000, or 0.2%, to $182.4 million, and in savings account balances, which increased $126,000, or 0.2%, to $81.9 million.
The increase in deposits during the year ended September 30, 2023 occurred in money market account balances, which increased $62.7 million, or 28.2%, to $284.9 million, in certificates of deposit (including individual retirement accounts) which increased $22.1 million, or 26.7%, to $104.7 million, in interest-bearing checking account balances, which increased $16.5 million, or 16.8% to $115.2 million, and in non-interest checking account balances, which increased $6.1 million, or 3.4%, to $188.5 million.
Actual loan losses may be significantly greater than the allowances we have established, which could have a material negative effect on our financial results. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 and through the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, we followed and will follow the incurred loss methodology for determining our allowance for loan loss.
Actual loan losses may be significantly greater than the allowances we have established, which could have a material negative effect on our financial results. The Company will adopt Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments on October 1, 2023, using a modified retrospective approach.
There were net recoveries of $54,000 during the year ended September 30, 2022 compared with net recoveries of $46,000 for the year ended September 30, 2021. Other Income. Other income decreased $694,000, or 20.4%, to $2.7 million during the twelve months ended September 30, 2022 compared to $3.4 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2021.
There were $488,000 in loan charge-offs and $4,000 in loan recoveries for the year ended September 30, 2023 compared with no loan charge-offs and $54,000 in loan recoveries for the year ended September 30, 2022. Other Income.
The decrease was due to the repayment of maturing long-term FHLBNY advances. Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity increased $861,000, or 0.9%, to $98.5 million at September 30, 2022 from $97.6 million at September 30, 2021.
The Company borrowed several long-term advances from the FHLBNY during the year ended September 30, 2023 to fund its loan originations. Stockholders’ Equity. Stockholders’ equity increased $6.3 million, or 6.4%, to $104.8 million at September 30, 2023 from $98.5 million at September 30, 2022.
During the twelve months ended September 30, 2022, the Company generated $76,000 in interest rate swap fees compared with $313,000 for the year ended September 30, 2021. Other Expenses. Other expenses decreased $381,000, or 2.0%, to $18.3 million compared to $18.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2021.
Service charge income increased $404,000, or 34.0%, to $1.6 million compared with $1.2 million for the prior year from higher commercial loan prepayment fees received during the current year. The Company received $423,000 in prepayment penalties during the year ended September 30, 2023, compared with $130,000 during the year ended September 30, 2022. Other Expenses.
The Bank sells the guaranteed portion of its SBA loans in the secondary market. During the year ended September 30, 2022, $9.5 million in loans were sold, generating $925,000 in gains compared with sales of $6.4 million and $749,000 in gains for the twelve months ended September 30, 2021.
Gains from the sale of SBA loans were $565,000 during the year ended September 30, 2023 compared with $925,000 during the year ended September 30, 2022 due to a reduction in the volume of loans sold.
During the year ended September 30, 2022, the Company’s total assets grew $24.6 million, or 3.2%, to $798.5 million.
During the year ended September 30, 2023, the Company’s total assets grew $108.7 million, or 13.6%, to $907.3 million compared with $798.5 million at September 30, 2022. The increase was attributable to a $69.2 million increase in net loans receivable and a $41.3 million increase in interest-earning deposits with banks, offset by a $4.9 million decrease in investment securities.
Modeling changes in net interest income require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates.
Modeling changes in net interest income require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. 42 Change in Estimated Increase Estimated Increase Interest rates Estimated (Decrease) in NII Year 1 Estimated (Decrease) in NII Year 2 (Basis Points) (1) NII Year 1 Amount Percentage NII Year 2 Amount Percentage (Dollars in thousands) +200 $ 31,325 $ 391 1.26% $ 35,685 $ 1,789 5.28% Unchanged 30,934 — — 33,896 — — -200 30,273 (661 ) -2.14% 31,547 (2,349 ) -6.93% (1) Assumes an instantaneous uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
Deposits, which include noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits, money market deposits, savings deposits and time deposits, are the primary source of the Company’s funds. The Company offers a variety of products designed to attract and retain customers, with primary focus on building and expanding relationships.
The change was due to the capital improvements to the one OREO property held by the Bank, which was under contract for sale at September 30, 2023. Deposits. Deposits, which include noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits, money market deposits, savings deposits and time deposits, are the primary source of the Company’s funds.
The increase was the result of $41.1 million in security purchases, partially offset by $7.0 million in principal repayments and the amortization of $112,000 in net premiums paid during the year ended September 30, 2022. Bank-Owned Life Insurance.
The decrease was the attributable to principal repayments and maturities totaling $10.3 million and premium amortization of $85,000, partially offset by purchases totaling $4.6 million. Bank-Owned Life Insurance.
September 30, 2022 vs. 2021 Increase (decrease) due to Volume Rate Net (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Interest-earning deposits $ (13 ) $ 189 $ 176 Loans (220 ) 510 290 Securities Taxable 479 11 490 Tax-exempt (1) 44 1 45 FHLBNY stock (19 ) 2 (17 ) Total interest-earning assets 272 712 984 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts (2) 1 0 1 NOW accounts (3) 84 216 300 Time deposits (4) (224 ) (294 ) (518 ) Total interest-bearing deposits (139 ) (78 ) (217 ) Borrowings (523 ) 283 (240 ) Total interest-bearing liabilities (661 ) 204 (457 ) Increase (decrease) in tax equivalent net interest income $ 933 $ 508 $ 1,441 Change in tax-equivalent basis adjustment (9 ) Increase in net interest income $ 1,432 (1) Calculated using the Company's 21% federal tax rate.
There were no out-of-period adjustments excluded from the table below September 30, 2023 vs. 2022 Increase (decrease) due to Volume Rate Net (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Interest-earning deposits $ (235 ) $ 1,011 $ 776 Loans 3,366 4,022 7,388 Securities Taxable 85 238 323 Tax-exempt (1) 12 9 21 FHLBNY stock 27 34 61 Total interest-earning assets 3,256 5,313 8,569 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts (2) (31 ) 217 186 NOW accounts (3) 213 6,112 6,325 Time deposits (4) (60 ) 967 907 Total interest-bearing deposits 122 7,296 7,418 Borrowings 196 236 432 Total interest-bearing liabilities 318 7,532 7,850 Increase (decrease) in tax equivalent net interest income $ 2,938 $ (2,219 ) $ 719 Change in tax-equivalent basis adjustment (4 ) Increase in net interest income $ 715 (1) Calculated using the Company's 21% federal tax rate.