Biggest changeGiven the significance of commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans to our total loan portfolio, the following table further disaggregates these loans by occupied status and by collateral type as of September 30, 2024: 21 September 30 2024 Amount Percent (In thousands) Owner-occupied Retail $ 41,718 9.0% Hotel/Motel 42,438 9.2% Professional 35,341 7.7% Office 10,934 2.4% Restaurant 18,743 4.1% Other 28,243 6.1% Total owner-occupied $ 177,417 38.5% Non-owner occupied Retail $ 84,435 18.3% Multi-family 86,676 18.8% Professional 18,972 4.1% Office 39,064 8.5% Restaurant 8,060 1.7% Hotel/Motel 2,566 0.6% Other 44,129 9.6% Total non-owner occupied $ 283,902 61.5% Total commercial real estate loans $ 461,319 100.0% The Company obtains an appraisal of the real estate collateral securing a CRE loan prior to originating the loan.
Biggest changeOffsetting these increases were declines in commercial business loans, which decreased $4.0 million, or 16.5%, to $20.1 million and in other consumer loans, which decreased $116 thousand, or 5.2%, to $2.1 million. 21 Given the significance of commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans to our total loan portfolio, the following table further disaggregates these loans by occupied status and by collateral type as of September 30, 2025 and 2024: September 30, 2025 September 30, 2024 Amount Percent Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Owner-occupied Retail $ 43,440 8.1 % $ 41,718 9.0 % Hotel/Motel 75,380 14.1 % 42,438 9.2 % Professional 34,328 6.4 % 35,341 7.7 % Office 17,563 3.3 % 10,934 2.4 % Restaurant 23,409 4.4 % 18,743 4.1 % Other 39,722 7.4 % 28,243 6.1 % Total owner-occupied $ 233,842 43.9 % $ 177,417 38.5 % Non-owner occupied Retail $ 85,574 16.0 % $ 84,435 18.3 % Multi-family 95,794 18.0 % 86,676 18.8 % Professional 17,514 3.3 % 18,972 4.1 % Office 36,053 6.8 % 39,064 8.5 % Restaurant 7,943 1.5 % 8,060 1.7 % Hotel/Motel 2,526 0.5 % 2,566 0.6 % Other 53,967 10.1 % 44,129 9.6 % Total non-owner occupied $ 299,371 56.1 % $ 283,902 61.5 % Total commercial real estate loans $ 533,213 100.0 % $ 461,319 100.0 % The Company obtains an appraisal of the real estate collateral securing a CRE loan prior to originating the loan.
Management believes that Magyar Bank has implemented appropriate risk management practices, including risk assessments, board-approved underwriting policies and related procedures, which include monitoring loan portfolio performance and stressing of the commercial real estate portfolio under adverse economic conditions. Our asset quality with respect to commercial real estate loans has remained strong despite recent economic and market conditions.
Management believes that Magyar Bank has implemented appropriate risk management practices, including risk assessments, board-approved underwriting policies and related procedures, which include monitoring loan portfolio performance and stressing of the commercial real estate portfolio under adverse economic conditions. 22 Our asset quality with respect to commercial real estate loans has remained strong despite recent economic and market conditions.
Senior management monitors the level of interest rate risk on a regular basis and the Asset and Liability Committee meets at least on a quarterly basis to review our asset/liability policies and interest rate risk position.
Senior management monitors the level of interest rate risk on a regular basis, and the Board Asset and Liability Committee meets at least on a quarterly basis to review our asset/liability policies and interest rate risk position.
There continues to be various other risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company’s businesses and future results, such as changes to the U.S. economic condition, market interest rates, the Federal Reserve Board's monetary policy, other government policies, and actions of regulatory agencies. Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2024 and 2023 Total Assets.
There continues to be various other risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company’s businesses and future results, such as changes to the U.S. economic condition, market interest rates, the Federal Reserve Board’s monetary policy, other government policies, and actions of regulatory agencies. Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2025 and 2024 Total Assets.
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, 2024, 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, 2025, 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, 2025.
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, 2026.
Throughout fiscal 2025, 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. Our business operations are subject to risks and uncertainties that could materially affect our operating results. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain.
Throughout fiscal year 2026, 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. Our business operations are subject to risks and uncertainties that could materially affect our operating results. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain.
Accordingly, our Board of Directors has established an Asset and Liability Management Committee which is responsible for evaluating the interest rate risk inherent in our assets and liabilities, for determining the level of risk that is appropriate, given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the Board of Directors.
Accordingly, our Board of Directors has established a Board Asset and Liability Committee which is responsible for evaluating the interest rate risk inherent in our assets and liabilities, for determining the level of risk that is appropriate, given our business strategy, operating environment, capital, liquidity and performance objectives, and for managing this risk consistent with the guidelines approved by the Board of Directors.
The following table presents certain information regarding our financial condition and net interest income for the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The table presents the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
The following table presents certain information regarding our financial condition and net interest income for the years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. The table presents the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and the objectives of our asset/liability management program. Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning deposits and short-and intermediate-term securities. Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents.
We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and the objectives of our asset/liability management program. Excess liquid assets are invested generally in interest-earning deposits and short-and intermediate-term 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 requires making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates.
The appraised value is used to calculate the ratio of the outstanding loan balance to the value of the real estate collateral, or loan-to-value ratio ("LTV").
The appraised value is used to calculate the ratio of the outstanding loan balance to the value of the real estate collateral, or loan-to-value ratio (“LTV”).
As of September 30, 2024, 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 15.85%. Bank-owned life insurance is a tax-advantaged financing transaction that is used to offset employee benefit plan costs.
As of September 30, 2025, Magyar Bank’s Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the Bank’s average assets was 11.41% and the total qualifying capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets was 15.79%. Bank-owned life insurance is a tax-advantaged financing transaction that is used to offset employee benefit plan costs.
However, the Bank’s Federal and State regulators generally require that the specific reserve against impaired collateral-dependent loans be charged-off, reducing the carrying balance of the loan and allowance for loan loss. The general component is determined by segregating the remaining loans into homogenous categories.
Specific impairment allowances are established as required by this analysis. However, the Bank’s Federal and State regulators generally require that the specific reserve against impaired collateral-dependent loans be charged-off, reducing the carrying balance of the loan and allowance for loan loss. The general component is determined by segregating the remaining loans into homogenous categories.
The Company’s book value per share increased to $16.98 at September 30, 2024 from $15.70 at September 30, 2023. Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 Net Income.
The Company’s book value per share increased to $18.34 at September 30, 2025 from $16.98 at September 30, 2024. Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 Net Income.
(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 $10.5 million, or 27.6%, to $48.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $38.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
(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 $6.1 million, or 12.6%, to $54.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $48.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.
We originated $161.1 million in loans and purchased $12.5 million of investment securities during the year ended September 30, 2024. Comparatively, we originated $188.5 million in loans and purchased $6.6 million of investment securities during the year ended September 30, 2023. Financing activities consist primarily of activity in deposit accounts and FHLBNY advances.
We originated $162.7 million in loans and purchased $11.3 million of investment securities during the year ended September 30, 2025. Comparatively, we originated $161.1 million in loans and purchased $12.5 million of investment securities during the year ended September 30, 2024. Financing activities consist primarily of activity in deposit accounts and FHLBNY advances.
The average cost of borrowings decreased 29 basis points to 3.02% for the year ended September 30, 2024 from 3.31% for the year ended September 30, 2023 while the average balance of those borrowings increased $3.3 million to $28.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $25.6 million the prior year. Provision for Credit Losses.
The average cost of borrowings decreased 2 basis points to 3.00% for the year ended September 30, 2025 from 3.02% for the year ended September 30, 2024 while the average balance of those borrowings increased $6.3 million to $35.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $28.9 million the prior year. Provision for Credit Losses.
The following table presents the ranges in the LTVs of our CRE loans at September 30, 2024: Number of LTV range Loans Amount (Dollars in thousands) 0%-25.0% 114 $ 45,522 25.01%-50.0% 120 111,699 50.01%-60.0% 71 123,684 60.01%-70.0% 94 118,379 70.01%-75.0% 32 47,611 75.01%-80.0% 7 13,188 > 80.0% 1 1,236 Totals 439 $ 461,319 As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans (as defined by regulatory guidance) to total risk-based capital were estimated at approximately 270% and 262%, respectively.
The following table presents the ranges in the LTVs of our CRE loans at September 30, 2025 and 2024: September 30, 2025 September 30, 2024 Number of Number of LTV range Loans Amount Loans Amount (Dollars in thousands) 0%-25.0% 129 $ 54,594 114 $ 45,522 25.01%-50.0% 129 163,280 120 111,699 50.01%-60.0% 79 114,311 71 123,684 60.01%-70.0% 109 147,882 94 118,379 70.01%-75.0% 24 33,244 32 47,611 75.01%-80.0% 8 17,856 7 13,188 > 80.0% 2 2,046 1 1,236 Totals 480 $ 533,213 439 $ 461,319 As of September 30, 2025 and 2024, non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans (as defined by regulatory guidance) to total risk-based capital were estimated at approximately 267% and 270%, respectively.
Other income increased $931 thousand, or 34.7%, to $3.6 million during the year ended September 30, 2024 compared with $2.7 million the year ended September 30, 2023.
Other income increased $100 thousand, or 2.8%, to $3.7 million during the year ended September 30, 2025 compared with $3.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.
The specific component relates to loans that are delinquent or otherwise identified as impaired through the application of our loan review process and our loan grading system. All such loans are evaluated individually, with principal consideration given to the value of the collateral securing the loan and discounted cash flows. Specific impairment allowances are established as required by this analysis.
The specific component relates to loans that are delinquent or otherwise identified as having increased non-performance risk through the application of our loan review process and our loan grading system. All such loans are evaluated individually, with principal consideration given to the value of the collateral securing the loan and discounted cash flows.
The Company’s gains on other real estate, SBA loans and premises were $1.3 million, $599 thousand and $60 thousand, respectively, during the year ended September 30, 2024 compared with $0, $565 thousand and $9 thousand, respectively, during the year ended September 30, 2023.
The Company’s gains on other real estate and SBA loans were $229 thousand and $1.1 million, respectively, during the year ended September 30, 2025 compared with $1.3 million and $599 thousand, respectively, during the year ended September 30, 2024. Other Expenses.
The increase was attributable to the Company’s net income from operations totaling $7.8 million, partially offset by $1.7 million in dividends paid and $2.4 million in share repurchases. In addition, other comprehensive income, stock-based compensation expense and the effect of adopting ASU 2016-13 increased the 23 Company’s equity by $2.1 million.
The increase was attributable to the Company’s net income from operations totaling $9.8 million, partially offset by $1.8 million in dividends paid and $844 thousand in share repurchases. In addition, other comprehensive income and stock-based compensation expense increased the Company’s equity by $1.2 million.
We experienced a net increase in total deposits of $41.2 million, or 5.46%, to $796.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 compared with a net increase in total deposits of $87.7 million, or 13.1%, to $755.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
We experienced a net increase in total deposits of $17.6 million, or 2.2%, to $814.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 compared with a net increase in total deposits of $41.2 million, or 5.46%, to $796.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.
While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, FHLBNY borrowings and maturities and sales of investment securities. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
Earnings per share increased to $1.23 for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $1.20 for the year ended September 30, 2023. Net Interest and Dividend Income. Net interest and dividend income increased $240 thousand, or 0.9%, to $28.0 million during the year ended September 30, 2024 compared to $27.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Earnings per share increased to $1.57 for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $1.23 for the year ended September 30, 2024. Net Interest and Dividend Income. Net interest and dividend income increased $3.9 million, or 14.0%, to $31.9 million during the year ended September 30, 2025 compared to $28.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Critical Accounting Policies The Company’s accounting policies are more fully described in Note B - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Such obligations include operating leases for premises and equipment. Critical Accounting Policies The Company’s accounting policies are more fully described in Note B - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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 Asset and Liability Committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring our liquidity targets and strategies to ensure that sufficient liquidity exists for meeting the borrowing needs of our customers as well as unanticipated contingencies.
The Company’s net income increased $74 thousand, or 1.0%, to $7.8 million during the year ended September 30, 2024 compared with net income of $7.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from higher net interest income, lower provision for credit losses and higher other income, partially offset by higher income tax and other expenses.
The Company’s net income increased $2.0 million, or 25.4%, to $9.8 million during the year ended September 30, 2025 compared with net income of $7.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from higher net interest income, partially offset by higher provisions for credit loss, other expenses and income tax expense.
Interest expense increased $10.3 million, or 99.3%, to $20.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $10.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Interest expense increased $2.2 million, or 10.7%, to $22.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $20.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.
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, 2024.
Lower short-term market interest rates were primarily responsible for the lower cost of the Company’s interest-bearing liabilities for the year ended September 30, 2025.
Our assets, consisting primarily of mortgage loans, have longer maturities than our 27 liabilities, consisting primarily of deposits. As a result, a principal part of our business strategy is to manage interest rate risk and reduce the exposure of our net interest income to changes in market interest rates.
As a result, a principal part of our business strategy is to manage interest rate risk and reduce the exposure of our net interest income to changes in market interest rates.
The Company’s net income increased $74 thousand, or 1.0%, to $7.8 million during the year ended September 30, 2024 compared with $7.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from higher net interest income, lower provision for credit losses and higher other income, partially offset by higher income tax and other expenses.
The Company’s net income increased $2.0 million, or 25.4%, to $9.8 million during the year ended September 30, 2025 compared with $7.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from higher net interest income, partially offset by higher provisions for credit loss, other expenses and income tax expense.
At September 30, 2024, we had an aggregate of $28.6 million in advances outstanding and $120.0 million in municipal letters of credit outstanding with the FHLBNY leaving $164.9 million as our remaining borrowing capacity.
At September 30, 2025, we had the ability to borrow $319.9 million from the FHLBNY compared with $272.3 million at September 30 2024. At September 30, 2025, we had an aggregate of $49.1 million in advances outstanding and $135.0 million in municipal letters of credit outstanding with the FHLBNY leaving $164.1 million as our remaining borrowing capacity.
Interest income on loans increased $7.9 million, or 22.4%, to $43.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $35.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2023, while the average balance of loans increased $65.5 million, or 9.8%, to $734.4 million from $668.9 million.
Interest income on loans increased $6.8 million, or 15.8%, to $49.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $43.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2024, while the average balance of loans increased $79.1 million, or 10.8%, to $813.5 million from $734.4 million.
The increase was attributable to a 116 basis point increase in the average yield on investment securities and interest earned on deposits to 3.41% from 2.25%, and $33.6 million increase in the average balance of investment securities and interest earning deposits to $154.1 million from $120.5 million during the year ended September 30, 2023. Interest Expense.
The decrease was attributable to a nine-basis point decrease in the average yield on investment securities and interest earned on deposits to 3.32% from 3.41%, and $15.7 million decrease in the average balance of investment securities and interest earning deposits to $138.4 million from $154.1 million during the year ended September 30, 2025. Interest Expense.
For additional information, see Note O, “Commitments,” and Note P “Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk” to our consolidated financial statements. 29 Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of our operations, we enter into certain contractual obligations. Such obligations include operating leases for premises and equipment.
Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans made by us. For additional information, see Note O “Commitments,” and Note P “Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk” to our consolidated financial statements. Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of our operations, we enter into certain contractual obligations.
The average balance of interest-earnings assets between the two periods increased $99.4 million, or 12.6%, to $890.8 million from $791.4 million, while the yield on such assets increased 64 basis point to 5.45% for the year ended September 30, 2024 from 4.81% for the year ended September 30, 2023.
The average balance of interest-earnings assets between the two periods increased $63.9 million, or 7.2%, to $954.6 million from $890.8 million, while the yield on such assets increased 28 basis points to 5.73% for the year ended September 30, 2025 from 5.45% for the year ended September 30, 2024.
The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $127.4 million, or 25.4%, to $629.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $501.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 while the average cost on such interest-bearing deposits increased 125 basis points to 3.14% from 1.89%.
The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $84.6 million, or 13.5%, to $713.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $629.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 while the average cost on such interest-bearing deposits decreased nine basis points to 3.05% from 3.14%.
In addition to borrowings, the Bank has the ability to raise deposits on the brokered market or through deposit listing services. At September 30, 2024, the Bank held $29.6 million in brokered deposits and $20.0 million from deposit listing services. Magyar Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements, (see “Supervision and Regulation-Federal Banking Regulation-Capital Requirements”).
At September 30, 2025, the Bank held $57.3 million in brokered deposits and $24.0 million from national deposit listing services. Magyar Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements, (see “Supervision and Regulation-Federal Banking Regulation-Capital Requirements”).
The growth occurred in commercial real estate loans, which increased $72.2 million, or 18.6%, to $461.3 million, in one-to four-family residential mortgage loans (including home equity lines of credit), which increased $16.3 million, or 6.4%, to $270.9 million, and in construction and land loans, which increased $869 thousand, or 4.0%, to $22.7 million.
The growth during the year occurred in commercial real estate loans, which increased $71.9 million, or 15.6%, to $533.2 million, in construction and land loans, which increased $6.6 million, or 28.9%, to $29.3 million, and in one-to four-family residential mortgage loans (including home equity lines of credit), which increased $3.3 million, or 1.2%, to $274.2 million.
As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, we had $116 thousand and $2.2 million of non-performing commercial real estate loans, respectively.
As of September 30, 2025 and 2024, we had $0 and $116 thousand of non-performing commercial real estate loans, respectively. Such amounts totaled 0.00% and 0.03% of total commercial real estate loans as of September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $130.7 million, or 24.8%, to $657.9 million from $527.3 million between the two periods while the average cost on such interest-bearing liabilities increased 117 basis points to 3.13% for the year ended September 30, 2024 from 1.96% for the year ended September 30, 2023.
The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $91.0 million, or 13.8%, to $748.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $657.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2024, while the average cost on such interest-bearing liabilities decreased eight basis points to 3.05% for the year ended September 30, 2025 compared with 3.13% for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Interest income on loans includes loan fees, but such amounts were not material for the years ended September 30, 2024 or 2023. 24 Years Ended September 30, 2024 2023 Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Yield/Cost Average Balance Interest Income/ Expense Yield/Cost (Dollars In Thousands) Interest-earning assets: Interest-earning deposits $ 58,557 $ 3,037 5.19% $ 22,616 $ 1,040 4.60% Loans receivable, net (1) 734,402 43,107 5.87% 668,870 35,229 5.27% Securities Taxable 92,147 2,149 2.33% 94,519 1,602 1.69% Tax-exempt (2) 3,370 73 2.17% 3,370 73 2.17% FHLBNY stock 2,306 220 9.52% 2,020 139 6.89% Total interest-earning assets 890,782 48,586 5.45% 791,395 38,083 4.81% Noninterest-earning assets 49,938 48,514 Total assets $ 940,720 $ 839,909 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts (3) $ 57,147 $ 352 0.62% $ 71,148 $ 342 0.48% NOW accounts (4) 441,853 14,700 3.33% 340,126 7,332 2.16% Time deposits (5) 130,061 4,673 3.59% 90,385 1,814 2.01% Total interest-bearing deposits 629,061 19,725 3.14% 501,659 9,488 1.89% Borrowings 28,871 872 3.02% 25,604 846 3.31% Total interest-bearing liabilities 657,932 20,597 3.13% 527,263 10,334 1.96% Noninterest-bearing liabilities 170,923 207,255 Total liabilities 828,855 734,518 Retained earnings 111,865 105,391 Total liabilities and retained earnings $ 940,720 $ 839,909 Tax-equivalent basis adjustment (15 ) (15 ) Net interest and dividend income $ 27,974 $ 27,734 Interest rate spread 2.32% 2.85% Net interest-earning assets $ 232,850 $ 264,132 Net interest margin (6) 3.14% 3.50% Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 135.39% 150.09% (1) The average balance of loans receivable, net includes non-accrual loans.
Interest income on loans includes loan fees, but such amounts were not material for the years ended September 30, 2025 or 2024. 24 Years Ended September 30, 2025 2024 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 $ 45,078 $ 1,920 4.26 % $ 58,557 $ 3,037 5.19 % Loans receivable, net (1) 813,509 49,920 6.14 % 734,402 43,107 5.87 % Securities Taxable 89,957 2,597 2.89 % 92,147 2,149 2.33 % Tax-exempt (2) 3,370 73 2.17 % 3,370 73 2.17 % FHLBNY stock 2,718 211 7.78 % 2,306 220 9.52 % Total interest-earning assets 954,632 54,721 5.73 % 890,782 48,586 5.45 % Noninterest-earning assets 52,373 49,938 Total assets $ 1,007,005 $ 940,720 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts (3) $ 53,750 $ 372 0.69 % $ 57,147 $ 352 0.62 % NOW accounts (4) 487,643 14,733 3.02 % 441,853 14,700 3.33 % Time deposits (5) 172,295 6,651 3.86 % 130,061 4,673 3.59 % Total interest-bearing deposits 713,688 21,756 3.05 % 629,061 19,725 3.14 % Borrowings 35,202 1,054 3.00 % 28,871 872 3.02 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 748,890 22,810 3.05 % 657,932 20,597 3.13 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities 138,805 170,923 Total liabilities 887,695 828,855 Retained earnings 119,310 111,865 Total liabilities and retained earnings $ 1,007,005 $ 940,720 Tax-equivalent basis adjustment (15 ) (15 ) Net interest and dividend income $ 31,896 $ 27,974 Interest rate spread 2.68 % 2.32 % Net interest-earning assets $ 205,742 $ 232,850 Net interest margin (6) 3.34 % 3.14 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 127.47 % 135.39 % (1) The average balance of loans receivable, net includes non-accrual loans.
Policies are purchased insuring directors and officers of Magyar Bank using a single premium method of payment. Magyar Bank is the owner and beneficiary of the policies and records tax-free income through cash surrender value accumulation. We have minimized our credit exposure by choosing carriers that are highly rated and limiting the concentration of any one carrier.
Policies are purchased to insure the lives of directors and officers of Magyar Bank using a single premium method of payment. Magyar Bank is the owner and beneficiary of the policies and records tax-free income through cash surrender value accumulation.
Certificates of deposit due within one year of September 30, 2024 totaled $99.2 million, or 12.45% of total deposits. If these deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other deposits and FHLBNY advances.
If these deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including replacement deposits and FHLBNY advances.
The growth in deposits occurred in certificates of deposit (including individual retirement accounts) which increased $55.0 million, or 52.5%, to $159.7 million, in interest-bearing checking account balances, which increased $31.6 million, or 27.4% to $146.7 million, and in money market account balances, which increased $19.7 million, or 6.9%, to $304.6 million.
The growth in deposits during the year occurred in certificates of deposit (including individual retirement accounts) which increased $50.3 million, or 31.5%, to $210.0 million, in interest-bearing checking account balances, which increased $17.0 million, or 11.6% to $163.8 million, and in savings account balances, which increased $1.6 million, or 3.0%, to $54.4 million.
Securities classified as available-for-sale, which provide additional sources of liquidity from sales, totaled $15.6 million at September 30, 2024 compared with $10.1 million at September 30, 2023. At September 30, 2024, we also had the ability to borrow $272.3 million from the FHLBNY compared with $230.1 million at September 30 2023.
At September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $7.1 million compared with $25.6 million at September 30, 2024. Securities classified as available-for-sale, which provide additional sources of liquidity from sales, totaled $21.2 million at September 30, 2025 compared with $15.6 million at September 30, 2024.
The Company was in the process of restructuring $7.9 million of its BOLI portfolio at September 30, 2024 that is expected to increase the crediting rate on the restructured BOLI policies from 2.24% (3.20% tax-equivalent yield) to 4.93% (7.04% tax-equivalent yield).
The Company began restructuring $7.9 million of its BOLI portfolio in August 2024 to increase the yield on the portfolio to higher market interest rates. The portfolio restructure increased the crediting rate on the restructured BOLI policies from 2.24% (3.20% tax-equivalent yield) to 4.67% (6.67% tax-equivalent yield). Other Real Estate Owned.
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.
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. While these contractual obligations represent our future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon.
Offsetting these increases was a $46.9 million decrease in interest-earning deposits with banks. Total deposits increased $41.2 million, or 5.5%, to $796.7 million and stockholders’ equity increased $5.8 million, or 5.5%, to $110.5 million during the year ended September 30, 2024.
Total deposits increased $17.6 million, or 2.2%, to $814.3 million and stockholders’ equity increased $8.3 million, or 7.5%, to $118.8 million during the year ended September 30, 2025 compared with $796.7 million and $110.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2024, respectively.
In addition, service charges decreased $457 thousand to $1.1 million during the year ended September 30, 2024 compared with $1.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from lower commercial loan prepayment fees. Other Expenses.
The Company’s service charges increased $304 thousand, or 26.8%, to $1.4 million during the year ended September 30, 2025 compared with $1.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from higher commercial loan prepayment fees, loans fees earned and late charges.
Other expenses increased $1.1 million, or 5.7%, to $20.4 million during the year ended September 30, 2024 compared to $19.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 due primarily to higher compensation benefit expenses, which increased $689 thousand, or 6.2%, to $11.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $11.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Other expenses increased $1.0 million, or 4.9%, to $21.4 million from $20.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 due primarily to higher compensation and occupancy expenses. Compensation and employee benefit expenses increased $893 thousand, or 7.6%, due to annual merit increases, higher medical insurance costs and higher incentive plan accruals.
Average expense on interest-bearing deposits increased $10.2 million, or 107.9%, to 19.7 million at September 30, 2024 compared with $9.5 million at September 30, 2023. Interest expense on advances increased $26 thousand, or 3.1%, to $872 thousand for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $846 thousand for the year ended September 30, 2023.
As a result, the cost of interest-bearing deposits increased $2.0 million, or 10.3%, to $21.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 compared with $19.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.
There were no out-of-period adjustments excluded from the table below September 30, 2024 vs. 2023 Increase (decrease) due to Volume Rate Net (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Interest-earning deposits $ 1,848 $ 149 $ 1,997 Loans 3,644 4,234 7,878 Securities Taxable (41 ) 588 547 Tax-exempt (1) — — — FHLBNY stock 22 59 81 Total interest-earning assets 5,472 5,031 10,503 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts (2) (76 ) 86 10 NOW accounts (3) 2,620 4,748 7,368 Time deposits (4) 1,024 1,835 2,859 Total interest-bearing deposits 3,568 6,669 10,237 Borrowings 103 (77 ) 26 Total interest-bearing liabilities 3,672 6,591 10,263 Increase (decrease) in tax equivalent net interest income $ 1,801 $ (1,561 ) $ 240 Change in tax-equivalent basis adjustment — Increase in net interest income $ 240 (1) Calculated using the Company's 21% federal tax rate.
There were no out-of-period adjustments excluded from the table below September 30, 2025 vs. 2024 Increase (decrease) due to Volume Rate Net (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Interest-earning deposits $ (628 ) $ (489 ) $ (1,117 ) Loans 4,773 2,040 6,813 Securities Taxable (53 ) 501 448 Tax-exempt (1) - - - FHLBNY stock 35 (44 ) (9 ) Total interest-earning assets 4,128 2,007 6,135 Interest-bearing liabilities: Savings accounts (2) (22 ) 41 19 NOW accounts (3) 1,461 (1,427 ) 34 Time deposits (4) 1,606 372 1,978 Total interest-bearing deposits 3,045 (1,014 ) 2,031 Borrowings 188 (6 ) 182 Total interest-bearing liabilities 3,233 (1,020 ) 2,213 Increase (decrease) in tax equivalent net interest income $ 895 $ 3,027 $ 3,922 Increase in net interest income $ 3,922 (1) Calculated using the Company’s 21% federal tax rate.
Interest earned on investment securities, including interest earned on deposits but excluding FHLBNY stock, increased $2.5 million, or 94.3%, to $5.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $2.7 million for the year ended 26 2023.
The average yield on such loans increased 27 basis points to 6.14% at September 30, 2025 from 5.87% for the year ended September 30, 2024 from higher interest income on loan originations and on adjustable-rate commercial term loans repricing higher. 26 Interest earned on investment securities, including interest earned on deposits but excluding FHLBNY stock, decreased $670 thousand, or 12.8%, to $4.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $5.2 million for the year ended 2024.
The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At September 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents totaled 28 $25.6 million compared with $72.5 million at September 30, 2023.
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. Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period.
Offsetting these increases were declines in non-interest checking account balances, which decreased $55.7 million, or 29.6%, to $132.8 million and in savings account balances, which decreased $9.3 million, or 15.0%, to $52.9 million. Customers sought higher-yielding deposit products during a period of increased interest rates.
Offsetting these increases were declines in money market account balances, which decreased $35.6 million, or 11.7%, to $268.9 million and in non-interest checking account balances, which decreased $15.6 million, or 11.7%, to $117.2 million.
The decrease was the attributable to principal repayments totaling $12.5 million and partially offset by purchases totaling $6.5 million. Bank-Owned Life Insurance. The cash surrender value of life insurance held for directors and executive officers of Magyar Bank increased $5.3 million, or 29.5%, to $23.3 million at September 30, 2024 from $18.0 million at September 30, 2023.
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) decreased $4.3 million, or 18.4%, to $19.0 million at September 30, 2025 from the surrender of policies totaling $5.0 million, partially offset by increases in the cash surrender value of the retained policies totaling $673 thousand.
During the year ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded $69 thousand in net loan recoveries compared with $484 thousand in net charge-offs for the year ended September 30, 2023.
The provision for credit losses increased $312 thousand, or 346.7%, to $402 thousand for the year ended September 30, 2025 compared with $90 thousand for the year ended September 30, 2024. In addition to the provisions, the Company recorded $149 thousand and $69 thousand in net loan recoveries for the year ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Income tax expense increased $285 thousand, or 9.4%, to $3.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $3.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2023. The increase was attributable to higher pre-tax income and a $456 thousand expense for taxable gains on surrendered bank-owned life insurance policies during the year ended September 30, 2024.
Income on bank owned life insurance increased $240 thousand, or 55.4% to $673 thousand during the year ended September 30, 2025 compared with $433 thousand for the year ended September 30, 2024 from the restructure of $7.9 million in policies beginning in the 2024 fiscal year.
The Company’s effective income tax rate was 29.9% for the year ended September 30, 2024 and 28.2% for the year ended September 30, 2023. 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 increase was attributable to higher pre-tax income, which increased $2.7 million, or 24.4%, to $13.8 million during the year ended September 30, 2025 compared with $11.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2024. Management of Market Risk General . The majority of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.
In addition to lower net charge-offs, the provision for credit losses on loans decreased in amount and as a percentage of gross loans during the year from higher balances of lower risk loans and lower balances of higher risk loans in addition to lower adjustments to the historical loss for all loan categories for improving economic conditions. Other Income.
While total loan growth was lower for the current fiscal year period compared to our 2024 fiscal year, the provisions increased comparatively, due to higher balances of lower risk loans and lower balances of higher risk loans in addition to lower adjustments to the historical loss for all loan categories for improving economic conditions during the prior year period.
During the year ended September 30, 2024, the Company’s total assets grew $44.6 million, or 4.9%, to $951.9 million compared with $907.3 million at September 30, 2023. The increase was attributable to an $82.8 million increase in net loans receivable, a $5.3 million increase in bank-owned life insurance, and a $3.4 million increase in other real estate owned.
The increase was attributable to a $77.2 million increase in loans receivable, offset by an $18.5 million decrease in total cash and cash equivalents, a $7.0 million decrease in investment securities, a $4.3 million decrease in bank owned life insurance and a $1.6 million decrease in other real estate owned.
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 $28.6 million and $29.5 million at September 30, 2024 and 2023, 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 and FRBNY, which provide an additional source of funds. In addition to borrowings, the Bank has ability to raise deposits on the brokered market or through deposit listing services.
The surrender of BOLI policies also impacted income tax expense during the year ended September 30, 2024 as discussed below. Other Real Estate Owned. Other real estate owned increased $3.4 million to $3.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense increased $732 thousand, or 22.1%, to $4.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $3.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.
The average yield on such loans increased 60 basis points to 5.87% at September 30, 2024 from 5.27% for the year ended September 30, 2023 from higher market interest rates.
The Company’s net interest margin increased 20 basis points to 3.34% for the year ended September 30, 2025 from 3.14% for the year ended September 30, 2024.
The Company acquired four properties totaling $4.4 million and sold two properties totaling $1.0 million during the year ended September 30, 2024. Of the three remaining properties owned at September 30, 2024, two totaling $3.3 million were under contract of sale. Deposits. Total deposits increased $41.2 million, or 5.5%, during the year ended September 30, 2024.
Other real estate owned decreased $1.6 million, or 41.8%, to $2.2 million at September 30, 2025. The Company sold two properties totaling $1.8 million for a net gain of $229 thousand and reduced the carrying value on its remaining property through a $57 thousand write down during the year ended September 30, 2025. Deposits.
Total assets increased $44.6 million, or 4.9%, to $951.9 million during the year ended September 30, 2024 compared with $907.3 million at September 30, 2023. The increase was attributable to higher loans receivable, bank-owned life insurance and other real estate owned.
Total assets increased $45.8 million, or 4.8%, to $997.7 million compared with $951.9 million at September 30, 2024.