Biggest changeOur capital ratios and the capital ratios of our Bank at December 31, 2024 exceeded all applicable minimum capital requirements and the regulatory standards for our Bank to be “well- capitalized.” Highlights of 2024 Financial Results (compared to 2023) Our net income for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023 demonstrates our success in strategic repositioning over the past several years. • Net income available to common stockholders for 2024 was $47.2 million, an increase of $23.1 million, nearly double our net income of $24.1 million in 2023. • Despite lower residential mortgage originations over the same period, net income available to common stockholders increased by 95.6% compared to year-end 2023, attributable to higher net interest income and lower noninterest expense, which more than offset the decrease in noninterest income. • We did not incur any material one-time costs associated with strategic repositioning in 2024. • Net interest income before provision increased by $13.0 million in 2024 compared to 2023, reflecting strong growth in MPP and AIO loans and a 4 basis point improvement in net interest margin. • Noninterest expense decreased by $38.5 million, or 25.1%, in 2024, compared to 2023, primarily driven by lower variable compensation and our proactive measures to manage mortgage-related back-office expenses. • We continued to thoughtfully change the mix of our HFI loan portfolio. • MPP loans increased to 36.8% of total gross loans at December 31, 2024, from 27.7% at December 31, 2023. • Residential mortgage loans decreased to 41.9% of total gross loans at December 31, 2024 from 45.1% at December 31, 2023. • AIO Loans were 13.2% of total gross loans at December 31, 2024, up from 12.2% at December 31, 2023. • MPP facilities increased by $564.0 million, or 49.2%, at December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023, reflecting strong new customer acquisition and market share gains, as well as a slight increase in overall industry mortgage originations. • Liquidity remained stable, with total cash and cash equivalents of $376.3 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $351.9 million at December 31, 2023. • As of December 31, 2024, our capital ratios were above all regulatory requirements to be considered well-capitalized. 48 Table of Contents Results of Operations Net Interest Income The following table presents average balance sheet information, interest income, interest expense and the corresponding average yield earned and rates paid for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: (Dollars in thousands) For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Average Balance Interest Inc/Exp Average Yield/Rate Average Balance Interest Inc/Exp Average Yield/Rate Interest-Earning Assets Loans (1)(2) $ 4,427,420 $ 285,490 6.45 % $ 3,932,840 $ 237,396 6.04 % Securities, AFS (3) 9,819 637 6.49 % 16,117 923 5.73 % Securities, FHLB Stock 69,243 6,399 9.24 % 71,627 4,191 5.85 % Interest Bearing Deposits 476,288 25,006 5.25 % 482,246 24,872 5.16 % Total Earning Assets 4,982,770 317,532 6.37 % 4,502,830 267,382 5.94 % Noninterest Earning Assets (4) 138,653 200,113 Total Assets $ 5,121,423 $ 4,702,943 Interest-Bearing Liabilities Deposits: Transaction Accounts $ 412,396 $ 19,911 4.83 % $ 233,199 $ 11,974 5.13 % Money Market & Savings 380,131 16,691 4.39 % 434,395 15,705 3.62 % Time 2,221,123 114,523 5.16 % 2,044,351 96,226 4.71 % Total Interest-bearing deposits 3,013,650 151,125 5.01 % 2,711,945 123,905 4.57 % Sub Debt 41,557 3,886 9.35 % 53,418 4,562 8.54 % Borrowings 1,310,330 48,306 3.69 % 1,157,969 37,696 3.26 % Total Interest-bearing liabilities 4,365,537 203,317 4.66 % 3,923,332 166,163 4.24 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities Noninterest-bearing deposits 250,135 286,569 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 54,130 65,392 Total noninterest-bearing liabilities 304,265 351,961 Equity 451,621 427,650 $ 5,121,423 $ 4,702,943 Net Interest Spread (5) 1.72 % 1.70 % Net Interest Margin (6) $ 114,215 2.29 % $ 101,219 2.25 % ____________________ (1) Loan balance includes loans held for investment and held for sale.
Biggest changeOur capital ratios and the capital ratios of our Bank at December 31, 2025 exceeded all applicable minimum capital requirements and the regulatory standards for our Bank to be “well- capitalized.” 52 Table of Contents Highlights for 2025 • Net income available to common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $71.6 million, an increase of $24.5 million, or 51.9%, from $47.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. • Earnings per diluted common share increased to $2.11 for 2025, compared to $1.83 for 2024. • Net interest income before provision for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased by $36.5 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting $1.17 billion increase in average interest-earning assets and a 16 basis point improvement in net interest margin. • Noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased by $14.6 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily driven by higher incentive compensation expense reflecting the improvement in financial performance. • Demonstrated strong balance sheet growth. • MPP facilities increased by $1.71 billion at December 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024. • AIO loans increased by $120.5 million at December 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024. • Total deposits increased by $1.45 billion at December 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024, and include growth in the Company’s diversified digital deposit banking platform including two new deposit relationships added during 2025, along with growth in brokered CDs. • Liquidity remained stable, with total cash and cash equivalents of $496.5 million at December 31, 2025, up $120.2 million, or 31.9% compared to $376.3 million at December 31, 2024. • As of December 31, 2025, our capital ratios were above all regulatory requirements to be considered well-capitalized. 53 Table of Contents Results of Operations Net Interest Income The following table presents average balance sheet information, interest income, interest expense and the corresponding average yield earned and rates paid for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024: (Dollars in thousands) For the Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Average Balance Interest Inc/Exp Average Yield/Rate Average Balance Interest Inc/Exp Average Yield/Rate Interest-Earning Assets Loans (1)(2) $ 5,554,219 $ 351,238 6.32 % $ 4,427,420 $ 285,490 6.45 % Securities, AFS (3) 8,250 463 5.61 % 9,819 637 6.49 % Securities, FHLB Stock 74,510 6,513 8.74 % 69,243 6,399 9.24 % Interest bearing deposits 513,213 21,990 4.28 % 476,288 25,006 5.25 % Total earning assets 6,150,192 380,204 6.18 % 4,982,770 317,532 6.37 % Noninterest earning assets (4) 108,067 138,653 Total assets $ 6,258,259 $ 5,121,423 Interest-Bearing Liabilities Deposits: Transaction Accounts $ 865,349 $ 37,551 4.34 % $ 412,396 $ 19,911 4.83 % Money market & savings 379,012 14,358 3.79 % 380,131 16,691 4.39 % Time 2,856,257 124,830 4.37 % 2,221,123 114,523 5.16 % Total interest-bearing deposits 4,100,618 176,739 4.31 % 3,013,650 151,125 5.01 % Sub debt 33,497 3,138 9.37 % 41,557 3,886 9.35 % Borrowings 1,250,919 49,588 3.96 % 1,310,330 48,306 3.69 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 5,385,034 229,465 4.26 % 4,365,537 203,317 4.66 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities Noninterest-bearing deposits 234,109 250,135 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 43,233 54,130 Total noninterest-bearing liabilities 277,342 304,265 Equity 595,883 451,621 $ 6,258,259 $ 5,121,423 Net interest spread (5) 1.92 % 1.72 % Net interest margin (6) $ 150,739 2.45 % $ 114,215 2.29 % ____________________ (1) Loan balance includes loans HFI and held for sale.
(3) Average yield based on carrying value and there are no tax-exempt securities in the portfolio. (4) Noninterest-earning assets includes the allowance for credit losses. (5) Net interest spread is the average yield on total interest-earning assets minus the average rate on total interest-bearing liabilities. (6) Net interest margin is net interest income divided by total interest-earning assets.
(3) Average yield based on carrying value and there are no tax-exempt securities in the portfolio. (4) Noninterest-earning assets includes the allowance for credit losses. (5) Net interest spread is the average yield on total interest-earning assets minus the average rate on total interest-bearing liabilities. (6) Net interest margin is net interest income divided by total average interest-earning assets.
The provision for credit losses is impacted by inherent risk characteristics in our loan portfolio, the level of nonperforming loans and net charge-offs, both current and historic, recent historical and projected future economic conditions, loan growth, the direction of the change in collateral values, and the level of actual net charge-offs incurred.
The provision (benefit) for credit losses is impacted by inherent risk characteristics in our loan portfolio, the level of nonperforming loans and net charge-offs, both current and historic, recent historical and projected future economic conditions, loan growth, the direction of the change in collateral values, and the level of actual net charge-offs incurred.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Introduction The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
As discussed in Note 22 of our Consolidated Financial Statements, our reportable segments have been determined based on management’s focus and internal reporting structure. The MPP segment provides collateralized mortgage purchase facilities to independent mortgage bankers nationwide. The Retail Banking segment provides a vast array of financial products and services to consumers nationwide.
As discussed in Note 21 of our Consolidated Financial Statements, our reportable segments have been determined based on management’s focus and internal reporting structure. The MPP segment provides collateralized mortgage purchase facilities to independent mortgage bankers nationwide. The Retail Banking segment provides a vast array of financial products and services to consumers nationwide.
The amount of our net income is affected by overall loan demand, economic conditions, the slope of the yield curve, and changes in the absolute level of interest rates, the amounts and composition of our loan portfolio and interest-bearing liabilities. For 2024 and 2023, net interest income accounted for more than half of our total revenue.
The amount of our net interest income is affected by overall loan demand, economic conditions, the slope of the yield curve, and changes in the absolute level of interest rates, the amounts and composition of our loan portfolio and interest-bearing liabilities. For 2025 and 2024, net interest income accounted for more than half of our total revenue.
These assumptions are particularly subjective and can have a material effect on the estimated LRA balance and income. We believe the assumptions that we utilize in estimating fair value are reasonable based upon accepted industry practices and represent neither the most conservative or aggressive assumptions.
These assumptions are particularly subjective and can have a material effect on the estimated LRA balance and income. We believe the assumptions that we utilize in estimating fair value are reasonable based upon accepted industry practices and represent neither the most conservative nor aggressive assumptions.
Application of these principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions and complex judgements that affect amounts presented in our consolidated financial statements. These estimates, assumptions and judgements are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the consolidated financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgements.
Application of these principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions and complex judgments that affect amounts presented in our consolidated financial statements. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the consolidated financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments.
To mitigate interest rate risk, most of the loans we choose to hold in our portfolio are floating rate loans. The majority of our residential mortgage loans at December 31, 2024 are first liens. AIO loans are floating rate, first mortgage revolving equity loans that include a checking account linked to the revolving equity loan.
To mitigate interest rate risk, most of the loans we choose to hold in our portfolio are floating rate loans. The majority of our residential mortgage loans at December 31, 2025 are first liens. AIO loans are floating rate, first mortgage revolving equity loans that include a checking account linked to the revolving equity loan.
All other noninterest income revenues are reflected in Retail Banking. (2) Includes data processing, professional services, office supplies and other miscellaneous expenses. (3) Reflects corporate overhead expense allocations used by both business segments; primarily consisting of corporate admin, finance, technology, human resources, risk, marketing and occupancy related allocations.
All other components of noninterest income are reflected in Retail Banking. (2) Includes data processing, professional services, office supplies and other miscellaneous expenses. (3) Reflects corporate overhead expense allocations used by both business segments; primarily consisting of corporate admin, finance, technology, human resources, risk, marketing, wire services and occupancy related allocations.
As a residential real estate mortgage-focused bank, our efficiency ratio will typically be higher than other non-mortgage focused banks and will tend to decrease significantly with any meaningful increase in industry mortgage originations. The efficiency ratio represents non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income.
As a residential real estate mortgage-focused bank, our efficiency ratio will typically be higher than other non-mortgage focused banks and will tend to decrease significantly with any meaningful increase in industry 51 Table of Contents mortgage originations. The efficiency ratio represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income.
We also have a smaller portfolio of construction loans, home equity lines of credit, and commercial loans, which combined represented less than 4% of the overall loan portfolio as of December 31, 2024.
We also have a smaller portfolio of construction loans, home equity lines of credit, and commercial loans, which combined represented less than 4% of the overall loan portfolio as of December 31, 2025.
Contractual Maturities and Rate Structures of Loan Portfolio The following table sets forth the contractual maturities and rate structures at December 31, 2024 and 2023: Contractual Loan Maturities as of December 31, 2024 Due in 1 Year or less Due after 1 Year through 5 years Due after 5 Years through 15 years Due after 15 years Total (Dollars in thousands) Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate Residential Construction $ 12,401 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 38,013 $ 994 $ 51,408 All-in-One (AIO)(1) — — — — — — — 612,080 612,080 Other Consumer / Home Equity(1) — — — — — 70 — 97,188 97,258 Residential Mortgage(2) 393 333 347 553 15,655 14,142 363,450 1,553,302 1,948,175 Commercial — 7,303 120 234 115 82 159 — 8,013 MPP — 1,710,820 — — — — — — 1,710,820 Total Loans Held for Investment: 12,794 1,718,456 467 787 15,770 14,294 401,622 2,263,564 4,427,754 Retail Loans Held for Sale: — — — — — — 210,766 6,307 217,073 Total Gross Loans (HFI and HFS) $ 12,794 $ 1,718,456 $ 467 $ 787 $ 15,770 $ 14,294 $ 612,388 $ 2,269,871 $ 4,644,827 _____________________ (1) AIO and Other Consumer / Home Equity are aggregated into Home equity lines of credit loans within the tables in our consolidated financial statements.
Contractual Loan Maturities as of December 31, 2024 Due in 1 Year or less Due after 1 Year through 5 years Due after 5 Years through 15 years Due after 15 years Total (Dollars in thousands) Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate Residential Construction $ 12,401 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 38,013 $ 994 $ 51,408 All-in-One (AIO)(1) — — — — — — — 612,080 $ 612,080 Other consumer / home equity(1) — — — — — 70 — 97,188 97,258 Residential mortgage(2) 393 333 347 553 15,655 14,142 363,450 1,553,302 1,948,175 Commercial — 7,303 120 234 115 82 159 — 8,013 MPP — 1,710,820 — — — — — — 1,710,820 Total loans HFI 12,794 1,718,456 467 787 15,770 14,294 401,622 2,263,564 4,427,754 Retail loans held for sale — — — — — — 210,766 6,307 217,073 Total gross loans (HFI and HFS) $ 12,794 $ 1,718,456 $ 467 $ 787 $ 15,770 $ 14,294 $ 612,388 $ 2,269,871 $ 4,644,827 _____________________ (1) AIO and Other Consumer / Home Equity are aggregated into Home equity lines of credit loans within the tables in our consolidated financial statements.
Provision for Credit Losses The provision for credit losses represents a charge to earnings necessary to establish an allowance for credit losses that, in management’s evaluation, is adequate to provide coverage for all expected future credit losses.
Provision (Benefit) for Credit Losses The provision (benefit) for credit losses represents a charge (gain) to earnings necessary to establish an allowance for credit losses that, in management’s evaluation, is adequate to provide coverage for all expected future credit losses.
In management’s opinion, changes in interest rates affect the financial condition of a financial institution to a far greater degree than changes in the inflation rate. While interest rates are greatly influenced by changes in the inflation rate, they do not necessarily change at the same rate or in the same magnitude as the inflation rate.
In management’s opinion, changes in interest rates affect the financial condition of a financial institution to a far greater degree 70 Table of Contents than changes in the inflation rate. While interest rates are greatly influenced by changes in the inflation rate, they do not necessarily change at the same rate or in the same magnitude as the inflation rate.
We have one bank branch located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and loan production offices located in 23 cities in 15 states across the country, which are supported by our centralized operations and back-office support teams based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
We have one bank branch located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and physical loan production offices located in 25 cities in 15 states across the country, which are supported by our centralized operations and back-office support teams based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, our Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting policies.
Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, our Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting 71 Table of Contents policies.
The increase was primarily due to growth in our MPP business over this period. Our MPP facilities are floating rate and generally have terms of 30 days or less given that is the time period that a funded mortgage stays in our mortgage banking clients facility prior to the sale of the mortgage in the secondary market.
This increase was driven primarily by the strong growth in our MPP business over the period. Our MPP facilities are floating rate and generally have terms of 30 days or less given that is the time period that a funded mortgage stays in our mortgage banking clients facility prior to the sale of the mortgage in the secondary market.
A large component of our expense base is mortgage- related commissions, which are variable in nature and increase or decrease in line with residential mortgage originations. We also proactively manage our production-related back-office expenses and will right size those expenses based on the anticipated level of production.
A significant component of our expense base is mortgage- related commissions, which are variable in nature and increase or decrease in line with residential mortgage originations. We also proactively manage our production-related back-office expenses and will right size those expenses where possible based on the anticipated level of production.
Nonaccrual loans are included in total loan balances and no adjustment has been made for these loans in the yield calculation. Interest income on loans includes amortization of deferred loan fees, net of deferred loan costs. (2) Loan fees of $303,000 and $241,000 for 2024 and 2023, respectively, are included in interest income.
Nonaccrual loans are included in total loan balances and no adjustment has been made for these loans in the yield calculation. Interest income on loans includes amortization of deferred loan fees, net of deferred loan costs. (2) Net loan fees of $144,000 and $303,000 for 2025 and 2024, respectively, are included in interest income.
Both residential mortgage loan origination channels are supported by our proprietary POS digital platform that streamlines the loan application and closing processes. Our consumer direct and traditional retail channels primarily originate mortgage loans which are saleable through an end investor.
Both residential mortgage loan origination channels are supported by our proprietary point-of-service digital platform that streamlines the loan application and closing processes. Our consumer direct and traditional retail channels primarily originate mortgage loans which are saleable through an end investor.
Our liquidity position benefits significantly from the fact that approximately one-third of the loan portfolio is in MPP, in which loans typically have a dwell time on the client’s facility for less than 30 days after the loan is funded, and which we have the unilateral right not to fund.
Our liquidity position benefits significantly from the fact that over half of the loan portfolio is in MPP, in which loans typically have a dwell time on the client’s facility for less than 30 days after the loan is funded, and which we have the unilateral right not to fund.
Noninterest income is a key contributor to our net income and is expected to account for more than half of our revenue in market conditions when industry residential mortgage loan origination volumes are significantly higher, such as in 2020 and 2021.
Noninterest income is a key contributor to our net income and is expected to account for more than half of our revenue in market conditions when industry residential mortgage loan origination volumes are significantly higher.
Management estimates the allowance by using relevant available information from internal and external sources related to historical loss experience, current borrower risk characteristics, current economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and other relevant factors.
Management estimates the allowance by using relevant available information from internal and external sources related to historical loss experience, current borrower risk characteristics, current economic conditions, reasonable and supportable 66 Table of Contents forecasts, and other relevant factors.
We executed another early payoff of $102.5 million in FHLB advances in January 2025, recognizing a gain of $2.0 million. These extinguishments were funded through our receipt of new contractual interest bearing deposits with a similar duration.
We executed another early payoff of $102.5 million in FHLB advances in the first quarter of 2025, recognizing a gain of $2.0 million. Both of these extinguishments were funded through our receipt of new contractual interest bearing deposits with a similar duration.
The following table presents the carrying value of our investment portfolio as of the dates indicated: (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Carrying Value % of Total Carrying Value % of Total Available for sale securities: Corporate Debt $ 8,576 100.0 % $ 14,727 100.0 % Total available for sale securities 8,576 100.0 % 14,727 100.0 % Total investment securities $ 8,576 100.0 % $ 14,727 100.0 % 61 Table of Contents The following table presents the par value of our debt securities by their stated maturities, as well as the weighted average yields for each maturity range as of the dates indicated: December 31, 2024 Due in 1 Year or Less Due after 1 Year through 5 Years Due after 5 Years through 10 Years Due after 10 Years Total Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Available for sale securities: Corporate Debt — — — — $ 9,000 6.63 % — — $ 9,000 6.63 % Total available for sale securities — — — — 9,000 6.63 % — — 9,000 6.63 % Total investment securities — — — — $ 9,000 6.63 % — — $ 9,000 6.63 % December 31, 2023 Due in 1 Year or Less Due after 1 Year through 5 Years Due after 5 Years through 10 Years Due after 10 Years Total Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Available for sale securities: Corporate Debt — — $ 5,000 6.00 % $ 5,000 6.00 % $ 5,500 5.40 % $ 15,500 5.79 % Total available for sale securities — — 5,000 6.00 % 5,000 6.00 % 5,500 5.40 % 15,500 5.79 % Total investment securities — — $ 5,000 6.00 % $ 5,000 6.00 % $ 5,500 5.40 % $ 15,500 5.79 % ______________________ (1) Weighted-average yields on investment securities are computed based on par value and exclude any premiums or discounts recorded.
The following table presents the carrying value of our investment portfolio as of the dates indicated: (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Carrying Value % of Total Carrying Value % of Total Available for sale securities: Corporate debt $ 4,738 100.0 % $ 8,576 100.0 % Total available for sale securities 4,738 100.0 % 8,576 100.0 % Total investment securities $ 4,738 100.0 % $ 8,576 100.0 % 67 Table of Contents The following table presents the par value of our debt securities by their stated maturities, as well as the weighted average yields for each maturity range as of the dates indicated: December 31, 2025 Due in 1 Year or Less Due after 1 Year through 5 Years Due after 5 Years through 10 Years Due after 10 Years Total Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Available for sale securities: Corporate debt — — — — $ 5,000 4.00 % — — $ 5,000 4.00 % Total available for sale securities — — — — 5,000 4.00 % — — 5,000 4.00 % Total investment securities — — — — $ 5,000 4.00 % — — $ 5,000 4.00 % December 31, 2024 Due in 1 Year or Less Due after 1 Year through 5 Years Due after 5 Years through 10 Years Due after 10 Years Total Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Par Value Weighted Avg Yield (1) Available for sale securities: Corporate debt — — $ — — % $ 9,000 6.63 % $ — — % $ 9,000 6.63 % Total available for sale securities — — — — % 9,000 6.63 % — — % 9,000 6.63 % Total investment securities — — $ — — % $ 9,000 6.63 % $ — — % $ 9,000 6.63 % ______________________ (1) Weighted-average yields on investment securities are computed based on par value and exclude any premiums or discounts recorded.
Very few of our loans have intermediate contractual maturities of between one and fifteen years. As of December 31, 2024, 62.1% of total loans had contractual maturities of longer than 15 years, compared to 70.3% at December 31, 2023.
Very few of our loans have intermediate contractual maturities of between one and fifteen years. As of December 31, 2025, 45.1% of total loans had contractual maturities of longer than 15 years, compared to 62.1% at December 31, 2024.
This loan growth was primarily attributable to the strong growth in MPP, which grew by 49.2% since December 31, 2023, reflecting the strength of scalable technology, long-standing strong relationships built by account executives since inception, as well as our ability to capitalize on recent market disruption within the business line.
This loan growth was primarily attributable to the strong growth in MPP balances, which increased by 100.2% from December 31, 2024, reflecting the strength of scalable technology, long-standing strong relationships built by account executives since inception, as well as our ability to capitalize on recent market disruption within the business line.
There are no tax-exempt securities in the portfolio. Deposits Deposits are the primary source of funding our business operations. As of December 31, 2024, total deposits were $3.42 billion compared to $2.93 billion at December 31, 2023.
There are no tax-exempt securities in the portfolio. Deposits Deposits are the primary source of funding our business operations. At December 31, 2025, total deposits were $4.87 billion, compared to $3.42 billion at December 31, 2024.
Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. As of December 31, 2024, 37.3% of our total loan portfolio had a contractual maturity of less than one year, up from 28.8% at December 31, 2023.
Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. 63 Table of Contents At December 31, 2025, 54.4% of our total loan portfolio had a contractual maturity of less than one year, up from 37.3% at December 31, 2024.
At December 31, 2024, our total FHLB borrowings were $1.26 billion, up $16.3 million from $1.28 billion at December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2024, we had $1.10 billion in additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we paid off a $50.0 million FHLB advance, recognizing a $1.7 million gain on debt extinguishment.
At December 31, 2025, our total FHLB borrowings were $1.42 billion, up $163.8 million from $1.26 billion at December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2025, we had $1.52 billion in additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we paid off a $50.0 million FHLB advance, recognizing a $1.7 million gain on debt extinguishment.
Residential real estate loans classified as non-performing are generally loans on nonaccrual status. C) Pass . Commercial credits not covered by the definitions below are pass credits, which are not considered to be adversely rated. D) Special Mention (Watch) . Loans classified as special mention, or watch credits, have a potential weakness or weaknesses that deserves management’s close attention.
Commercial credits not covered by the definitions below are pass credits, which are not considered to be adversely rated. D) Special Mention (Watch) . Loans classified as special mention, or watch credits, have a potential weakness or weaknesses that deserves management’s close attention.
Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond the control of the Company, including changes in the expected rate of inflation, the influence of general and local economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government, its agencies and various other governmental regulatory authorities, among other things, as further discussed in the next section. 64 Table of Contents Liquidity Liquidity refers to our capacity to meet our cash obligations at a reasonable cost.
Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond the control of the Company, including changes in the expected rate of inflation, the influence of general and local economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government, its agencies and various other governmental regulatory authorities, among other things, as further discussed in the next section.
The primary effect of inflation on the operations of the Company is reflected in increased operating costs, and the Company has experienced material effects of inflation during the last four fiscal years due to the government's monetary policies and the current economic climate.
Changes in the relative value of money due to inflation or recession are generally not considered. The primary effect of inflation on the operations of the Company is reflected in increased operating costs, and the Company has experienced material effects of inflation during the last four fiscal years due to the government's monetary policies and the current economic climate.
Our residential lending business provides a comprehensive range of financing options nationwide through two main channels: consumer direct and traditional retail. These channels combine the convenience of on-line, self-service platforms with the personalized service of an experienced residential mortgage loan officer.
Our residential lending business provides a comprehensive range of financing options nationwide through two main channels: consumer direct and traditional retail. We are a nationwide mortgage lender, with 122 mortgage originators across 25 states. These channels combine the convenience of online, self-service platforms with the personalized service of an experienced residential mortgage loan officer.
As of December 31, 2024, our total loans net of allowance for credit losses including loans held for sale was $4.63 billion compared to $4.12 billion on December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2025, our total loans net of allowance for credit losses including loans held for sale was $6.32 billion compared to $4.63 billion on December 31, 2024.
Allowance for Credit Losses and Net Charge-Offs The allowance for credit losses is established through a provision for credit losses charged to operations. Loans are charged against the allowance for credit losses when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries of previously charged off amounts, if any, are credited to the allowance for credit losses.
Loans are charged against the allowance for credit losses when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries of previously charged off amounts, if any, are credited to the allowance for credit losses.
The effect of rate changes is calculated by multiplying the change in average rate by the previous period’s volume. The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to rate and volume changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the changes in each.
The change in interest due to both rate and volume has been allocated to rate and volume changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the changes in each.
As evidence of our strong underwriting and diligent risk controls, our largest loan category, residential mortgages, has experienced very low net 55 Table of Contents charge-offs throughout our history, and our second largest loan category, MPP, has not experienced any charge-offs since we began this lending program in 2010.
At December 31, 2025, our loans HFI portfolio represented 95.1% of our gross loans. As evidence of our strong underwriting and diligent risk controls, our largest loan category, MPP, has not experienced any charge-offs since we began this lending program in 2010 and our second largest loan category, residential mortgages, has experienced very low net charge-offs throughout our history.
We maintain appropriate funding capacity through our diversified and nimble funding structure, which includes a scalable digital banking platform, non-brokered rate board time deposits, brokered CDs, and access to funding from the FHLB and other smaller facilities.
We maintain appropriate funding capacity through our diversified and nimble funding structure, which includes a scalable digital banking platform, non-brokered rate board time deposits, brokered CDs, and access to funding from the FHLB and other smaller facilities. The FDIC evaluates the liquidity of our Bank on a stand-alone basis pursuant to applicable guidance and policies.
Typically, the possibility of loss is extremely high. The losses on these loans are deferred until all pending factors have been addressed. Our classified assets are described in more detail in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Typically, the possibility of loss is extremely high. The losses on these loans are deferred until all pending factors have been addressed. Our classified assets are described in more detail in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Allowance for Credit Losses and Net Charge-Offs The ACL is established through a provision for credit losses charged to operations.
The process for estimating credit losses incorporates methodologies and procedures specific to the residential and 60 Table of Contents commercial loan portfolios, each of which has unique risk characteristics. Our allowance for credit losses methodology is described in more detail in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
The process for estimating credit losses incorporates methodologies and procedures specific to the residential and commercial loan portfolios, each of which has unique risk characteristics. Our ACL methodology is described in more detail in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Our ACL, and associated percentage of total loans, reflect the relative credit risk of our loan portfolio.
During periods when market conditions are such that industry residential loan originations are significantly higher, such as in 2020 and 2021, it is expected that noninterest income will grow substantially, driven primarily by gain on sale of mortgage loans, resulting in net interest income dropping to under half of total revenue. 46 Table of Contents Noninterest Income Noninterest income consists of service charges on deposits and related fees, loan servicing fees, MPP related fees, and net gains on the sale of loans.
During periods when market conditions are such that industry residential loan originations are significantly higher, it is expected that noninterest income will grow substantially, driven primarily by gain on sale of mortgage loans, resulting in net interest income dropping to under half of total revenue.
The FDIC evaluates the liquidity of our Bank on a stand-alone basis pursuant to applicable guidance and policies. 47 Table of Contents Capital We manage our capital by tracking the level and quality of capital with consideration given to our overall financial condition, our asset quality, our level of allowance for credit losses, our geographic and industry concentrations, and other risk factors in our balance sheet, including interest rate sensitivity and off-balance-sheet commitments.
Capital We manage our capital by tracking the level and quality of capital with consideration given to our overall financial condition, our asset quality, our level of allowance for credit losses, our geographic and industry concentrations, and other risk factors in our balance sheet, including interest rate sensitivity and off-balance-sheet commitments.
The two outstanding subordinated notes totaling $35.0 million at December 31, 2023 qualified as Tier 2 capital at our Bank entity. 63 Table of Contents At December 31, 2024, and 2023 we had $5.0 million in subordinated debentures issued through trusts due on March 17, 2034, but callable on March 17, 2025, which qualified as Tier 1 capital at our Bank entity.
At December 31, 2025, and 2024 we had $5.0 million in subordinated debentures issued through trusts due on March 17, 2034, but callable on March 17, 2025, which qualifies as Tier 1 capital at our Bank entity.
The following tables provide a summary of our outstanding subordinated notes and subordinated debentures issued through trusts for the periods indicated: Subordinated Notes and Subordinated Debentures issued through Trusts as of December 31, 2024 (Dollars in thousands) Issuance Date Amount of Notes Current Coupon Next Call Date Maturity Date Subordinated Notes: Fixed to Floating due 2028 (NPB) September 28, 2018 $ 15,000 8.718% (3 mo SOFR + 4.03)% January 1, 2025 October 1, 2028 Fixed to Floating due 2034 (NPBI) August 22, 2024 25,000 9.00% (fixed) September 1, 2029 September 1, 2034 Subordinated Debentures Issued Through Trusts: Trust Preferred due 2034 (NPBI) March 17, 2004 5,000 7.74% (3 mo SOFR + 2.79)% March 17, 2025 March 17, 2034 45,000 Unamortized Issuance Costs (1,103) $ 43,897 Subordinated Notes and Subordinated Debentures issued through Trusts as of December 31, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) Issuance Date Amount of Notes Current Coupon Next Call Date Maturity Date Subordinated Notes: Fixed to Floating due 2028 (NPB) September 28, 2018 $ 15,000 9.29% (3 mo SOFR + 4.03)% January 1, 2024 October 1, 2028 Fixed to Floating due 2029 (NPBI) September 19, 2019 20,000 6.00% (fixed) September 30, 2024 September 30, 2029 Subordinated Debentures Issued Through Trusts: Trust Preferred due 2034 (NPBI) March 17, 2004 5,000 8.38% (3 mo SOFR + 2.79)% March 15, 2024 March 17, 2034 40,000 Unamortized Issuance Costs (632) $ 39,368 Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices The Company’s financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP).
The following tables provide a summary of our outstanding subordinated notes and subordinated debentures issued through trusts for the periods indicated: Subordinated Notes and Subordinated Debentures issued through Trusts at December 31, 2025 (Dollars in thousands) Issuance Date Amount of Notes Current Coupon Next Call Date Maturity Date Subordinated notes: Fixed to floating due 2034 August 22, 2024 $ 25,000 9.00% (fixed) September 1, 2029 September 1, 2034 Fixed to floating due 2035 December 9, 2025 70,000 7.50% (fixed) December 15, 2030 December 15, 2035 Subordinated debentures issued through trusts: Trust preferred due 2034 March 17, 2004 5,000 6.70% (3 mo SOFR + 2.79)% March 17, 2026 March 17, 2034 100,000 Unamortized issuance costs (3,085) $ 96,915 Subordinated Notes and Subordinated Debentures issued through Trusts at December 31, 2024 (Dollars in thousands) Issuance Date Amount of Notes Current Coupon Next Call Date Maturity Date Subordinated notes: Fixed to floating due 2028 (issued at Bank) September 28, 2018 $ 15,000 8.718% (3 mo SOFR + 4.03)% January 1, 2025 October 1, 2028 Fixed to floating due 2034 August 22, 2024 25,000 9.00% (fixed) September 1, 2029 September 1, 2034 Subordinated debentures issued through trusts: Trust preferred due 2034 March 17, 2004 5,000 7.74% (3 mo SOFR + 2.79)% March 17, 2025 March 17, 2034 45,000 Unamortized issuance costs (1,103) $ 43,897 Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices The Company’s financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with GAAP which presently requires the Company to measure financial position and operating results primarily in terms of historic dollars.
These include funding mismatches, market constraints in accessing sources of funds and the ability to convert assets into cash. Changes in economic conditions or exposure to credit, market, operational, legal and reputational risks also could affect our Bank’s liquidity risk profile and are considered in the assessment of liquidity management.
Changes in economic conditions or exposure to credit, market, operational, legal and reputational risks also could affect our Bank’s liquidity risk profile and are considered in the assessment of liquidity management.
Our accounting and reporting policies are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and conform to general practices within the banking industry.
Our accounting and reporting policies are in accordance with GAAP and conform to general practices within the banking industry.
The fair value of our mortgage loan servicing rights has been determined based on a valuation model used by an independent third party.
The fair value of our MSRs are determined based on a valuation model used by an independent third party.
As of December 31, 2024, we and our Bank exceeded all applicable minimum regulatory capital requirements, including the capital conservation buffer applicable to our Bank, and our Bank qualified as “well-capitalized” for purposes of the FDIC’s prompt corrective action regulations. 65 Table of Contents The following table presents our regulatory capital ratios as of the dates presented, as well as the regulatory capital ratios that are required by FDIC regulations for our Bank to maintain “well-capitalized” status: Regulatory Capital Ratios Actual Required for Capital Adequacy Purposes Required to be Well Capitalized Under PCA (Dollars in thousands) Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Northpointe Bancshares Inc.
The following table presents our regulatory capital ratios as of the dates presented, as well as the regulatory capital ratios that are required by FDIC regulations for our Bank to maintain “well-capitalized” status: Regulatory Capital Ratios Actual Required for Capital Adequacy Purposes Required to be Well Capitalized Under PCA (Dollars in thousands) Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Northpointe Bancshares Inc.
Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Northpointe Bank, we focus on providing independent mortgage banking platforms nationwide with an alternative to traditional mortgage warehouse lending (we refer to this business as our Mortgage Purchase Program, or “MPP”, as well as residential mortgage and digital banking services to retail customers nationwide.
Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Northpointe Bank (the “Bank”), we focus on (1) providing a best-in-class platform for independent mortgage bankers nationwide to utilize as an alternative to traditional mortgage warehouse lending (we refer to this business as our Mortgage Purchase Program, or “MPP”) and (2) offering attractive products and services to our residential mortgage and digital banking retail customers.
Loan Portfolio The following table presents the balance and associated percentage of each major loan type within our portfolio, including net deferred fees and costs, as of the dates indicated: (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Amount % of Total Gross Loans Amount % of Total Gross Loans Residential: Construction $ 51,408 1.1 % $ 141,326 3.4 % All-in-One (AIO) (1) 612,080 13.2 % 506,035 12.2 % Other Consumer / Home Equity (1) 97,258 2.1 % 106,650 2.6 % Residential Mortgage (2) 1,948,175 41.9 % 1,862,325 45.1 % Commercial 8,013 0.2 % 18,037 0.4 % MPP 1,710,820 36.8 % 1,146,826 27.7 % Total Loans Held for Investment 4,427,754 95.3 % 3,781,199 91.5 % Loans Held for Sale 217,073 4.7 % 352,443 8.5 % Total Gross Loans (HFI and HFS) $ 4,644,827 100.0 % $ 4,133,642 100.0 % _____________________ (1) AIO and Other Consumer / Home Equity are aggregated into Home equity lines of credit loans within the tables in our consolidated financial statements.
Loan Portfolio The following table presents the balance and associated percentage of each major loan type within our portfolio, including net deferred fees and costs, as of the dates indicated: (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Amount % of Total Gross Loans Amount % of Total Gross Loans Residential: Construction $ 17,430 0.3 % $ 51,408 1.1 % All-in-One (AIO) (1) 732,583 11.6 % 612,080 13.2 % Other consumer / home equity (1) 55,550 0.9 % 97,258 2.1 % Residential mortgage (2) 1,775,507 28.0 % 1,948,175 41.9 % Commercial 15,521 0.2 % 8,013 0.2 % MPP 3,424,936 54.1 % 1,710,820 36.8 % Total loans HFI 6,021,527 95.1 % 4,427,754 95.3 % Loans held for sale 309,213 4.9 % 217,073 4.7 % Total gross loans (HFI and HFS) $ 6,330,740 100.0 % $ 4,644,827 100.0 % (1) AIO and Other Consumer / Home Equity are aggregated into Home equity lines of credit loans within the tables in our consolidated financial statements.
For our two largest categories of long duration loans as of December 31, 2024, 80.5% of residential mortgage and 100% of our AIO Loans were floating rate. 57 Table of Contents Nonperforming Assets The following table provides details of our nonperforming and restructured assets as of the dates presented and certain other related information: (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Nonaccrual Loans(1): Commercial 118 — Construction 1,921 2,201 Land Development 2,312 2,201 Home Equity Lines of Credit 10,807 3,597 First Lien Mortgage 25,706 12,501 First Lien Mortgage Wholly or Partially Guaranteed by the U.S Government 32,159 12,525 Junior Lien Mortgage 1,532 726 MPP — — 74,555 33,751 Loans Past Due 90 Days or More and Still Accruing(1): Commercial — — Construction — — Land Development — — Home Equity Lines of Credit 200 497 First Lien Mortgage 3,823 2,785 First Lien Mortgage Wholly or Partially Guaranteed by the U.S Government 346 25,171 Junior Lien Mortgage 30 — MPP — — 4,399 28,453 Total Nonperforming Loans 78,954 62,204 Other Real Estate Owned 3,030 24 Total Nonperforming Assets $ 81,984 $ 62,228 Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans 1.61 % 0.82 % Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans 1.70 % 1.50 % Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets 1.57 % 1.31 % Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonaccrual Loans 15.01 % 36.43 % Ratios Excluding Loans Wholly or Partially Guaranteed by the U.S Government Nonaccrual Loans to Total Loans 0.91 % 0.51 % Nonperforming Loans to Total Loans 1.00 % 0.60 % Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets 0.95 % 0.52 % Allowance for Credit Losses to Nonaccrual Loans 26.39 % 57.92 % _____________________ (1) Includes loans which are reported at fair value (see Note 18 of our consolidated financial statements).
Nonperforming Assets The following table provides details of our nonperforming and restructured assets as of the dates presented and certain other related information: (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Nonaccrual loans (1) : Commercial $ 243 $ 118 Construction 1,176 1,921 Land development 4,573 2,312 Home equity lines of credit 13,784 10,807 First lien mortgage 34,974 25,706 First lien mortgage wholly or partially guaranteed by the U.S Government 25,708 32,159 Junior lien mortgage 1,556 1,532 MPP — — 82,014 74,555 Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing (1) : Commercial — — Construction 1,329 — Land development — — Home equity lines of credit 588 200 First lien mortgage 4,480 3,823 First lien mortgage wholly or partially guaranteed by the U.S Government 2,554 346 Junior lien mortgage — 30 MPP — — 8,951 4,399 Total nonperforming loans 90,965 78,954 Other real estate owned 1,720 3,030 Total nonperforming assets $ 92,685 $ 81,984 Nonaccrual loans to total loans 1.30 % 1.61 % Nonperforming loans to total loans 1.44 % 1.70 % Nonperforming assets to total assets 1.32 % 1.57 % Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans 12.72 % 15.01 % Ratios excluding loans wholly or partially guaranteed by the U.S Government Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.89 % 0.91 % Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.99 % 1.00 % Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.92 % 0.95 % Allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans 18.53 % 26.39 % _____________________ (1) Includes loans which are reported at fair value (see Note 18 of our consolidated financial statements). 64 Table of Contents At December 31, 2025, nonperforming assets were $92.7 million, compared to $82.0 million at December 31, 2024.
As a result, we expect to incur additional costs associated with operating as a public company. We expect that these costs will include additional personnel, legal, consulting, regulatory, insurance, accounting, investor relations and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company.
While we expect certain public company costs to moderate over time as we scale and gain operating efficiencies, we expect that these costs will continue to be elevated from additional personnel, legal, consulting, regulatory, insurance, accounting, investor relations and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company.
Additionally, as discussed above, our MPP portfolio makes up an increasing portion of our total loan portfolio and we have yet to experience any loss on that portfolio, so the allowance allocations are minimal for the residential mortgage portfolio. We also have purchased mortgage insurance on certain high loan to value loans, further minimizing our loss potential on those loans.
This nuance is also evidenced by the low level of charge-offs we have incurred. Additionally, as discussed above, our MPP portfolio makes up an increasing portion of our total loan portfolio and we have yet to experience any loss on that portfolio, so the allowance allocations are minimal for the residential mortgage portfolio.
It is extremely difficult to precisely measure the amount of expected credit losses in our loan portfolio. We use a rigorous process to attempt to accurately quantify the necessary ACL and related provision for credit losses, but there can be no assurance that our modeling process will successfully identify all of the expected credit losses in our loan portfolio.
We use a rigorous process to attempt to estimate the necessary ACL and related provision for credit losses, but there can be no assurance that our modeling process will successfully identify all of the expected credit losses in our loan portfolio. The assumptions around establishing reasonable and supportable economic forecasts are particularly subjective.
Mortgage servicing rights were most typically created on mortgages that were originated by the Company but sold to third parties. Additionally, a small portion of our mortgage servicing rights were acquired from other mortgage originators. The mortgage servicing asset represents future cash flows the Company expects to receive from the mortgage for which it has the contractual right to service.
Mortgage Servicing Rights MSRs are the contractual agreement to service existing mortgage loans held by other investors. MSRs were most typically created on mortgages that were originated by the Company but sold to third parties. Additionally, a small portion of our MSRs were acquired from other mortgage originators.
Our cash obligations require us to have cash flow that is adequate to fund loan growth and maintain on-balance sheet liquidity while meeting present and future obligations of deposit withdrawals, borrowing maturities and other contractual cash obligations. In managing our cash flows, management regularly confronts situations that can give rise to increased liquidity risk.
Liquidity Liquidity refers to our capacity to meet our cash obligations at a reasonable cost. Our cash obligations require us to have cash flow that is adequate to fund loan growth and maintain on-balance sheet liquidity while meeting present and future obligations of deposit withdrawals, borrowing maturities and other contractual cash obligations.
The following table shows the portion of time deposits that are uninsured, by remaining time until maturity, at December 31, 2024: (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2024 3 months or less $ 1,150 Over 3 through 6 months 2,741 Over 6 through 12 months 7,659 Over 12 months 22,442 Total: $ 33,992 Borrowings Another key source of funding for the Company are collateralized borrowings from the FHLB.
The following table shows the portion of time deposits that are uninsured, by remaining time until maturity, at December 31, 2025: (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2025 3 months or less $ 35,585 Over 3 through 6 months 20,699 Over 6 through 12 months 26,604 Over 12 months 8,214 Total: $ 91,102 Borrowings Another key source of funding for us are collateralized borrowings from the FHLB.
Our provision for credit losses reflects both our held for investment loan portfolio and the unfunded commitments on that 50 Table of Contents portfolio. The provision for credit losses related to loans was an expense of $881,000 for 2024, reflecting net charge-offs of $2.0 million and an ending allowance for credit losses of $11.2 million.
For the year ended 55 Table of Contents December 31, 2024, the provision for credit losses related to loans was an expense of $881,000, reflecting $2.0 million in net charge-offs and an ending allowance for credit losses of $11.2 million.
If the LRA has not been depleted by losses, funds are returned to the Company over time, beginning after five years and continuing through 25 years. We carry the asset at estimated fair value. Fair value is determined using an income approach with various assumptions including expected cash flows, market discount rates, prepayment speeds, and other factors.
If the LRA has not been depleted by losses, funds are returned to the Company over time, beginning after five years and continuing through 25 years. We carry the asset at estimated fair value.
At December 31, 2024, approximately 41% of our nonperforming loans have a form of government guarantee. The Company uses a risk grading system for our loans to aid us in evaluating the overall credit of our loan portfolio and assessing the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses.
The Company uses a risk grading system for our loans to aid us in evaluating the overall credit of our loan portfolio and assessing the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses. All loans are categorized into a risk category at the time of origination.
Our provision for credit losses reflect risks in the HFI loan portfolio, which is comprised predominately of collateralized single-family mortgage loans, with very low historical loss experience. In 2024, our total provision for credit losses was a benefit of $328,000 compared to a total benefit of $1.5 million in 2023.
Our provision (benefit) for credit losses reflect risks in the HFI loan portfolio, which is comprised predominately of collateralized single-family mortgage loans, with very low historical loss experience. Our provision (benefit) for credit losses reflects both our loans HFI portfolio and the unfunded commitments on that portfolio.
The following table summarizes our deposit composition by average deposits and average rates paid for the periods indicated: (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Average Amount Weighted Avg Rate Paid Percent of Total Deposits Average Amount Weighted Avg Rate Paid Percent of Total Deposits Noninterest bearing demand $ 250,135 0.00 % 8 % $ 286,569 0.00 % 10 % Interest bearing demand 412,396 4.83 % 13 % 233,199 5.13 % 8 % Savings & money market 380,131 4.39 % 12 % 434,395 3.62 % 14 % Time 2,221,123 5.16 % 68 % 2,044,351 4.71 % 68 % Total deposits $ 3,263,785 4.63 % 100 % $ 2,998,514 4.13 % 100 % 62 Table of Contents The following tables set forth the maturity of time deposits for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands): December 31, 2024 Three Months or Less Three to Six Months Six to Twelve Months After Twelve Months Total Brokered CDs $ 1,731,707 $ — $ — $ 87,330 $ 1,819,037 All other CDs 69,327 60,775 151,851 87,979 369,932 Total Time deposits $ 1,801,034 $ 60,775 $ 151,851 $ 175,309 $ 2,188,969 December 31, 2023 Three Months or Less Three to Six Months Six to Twelve Months After Twelve Months Total Brokered CDs $ 1,381,776 $ — $ — $ 87,330 $ 1,469,106 All other CDs 84,987 17,964 71,341 60,477 234,769 Total Time deposits $ 1,466,763 $ 17,964 $ 71,341 $ 147,807 $ 1,703,875 Total uninsured deposits were $309.9 million at December 31, 2024 and $269.7 million at December 31, 2023.
The following table summarizes our deposit composition by average deposits and average rates paid for the periods indicated: For the Year Ended For the Year Ended (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Average Amount Weighted Avg Rate Paid Percent of Total Deposits Average Amount Weighted Avg Rate Paid Percent of Total Deposits Noninterest bearing demand $ 234,109 0.00 % 5 % $ 250,135 0.00 % 8 % Interest bearing demand 865,349 4.34 % 20 % 412,396 4.83 % 12 % Savings & money market 379,012 3.79 % 9 % 380,131 4.39 % 12 % Time 2,856,257 4.37 % 66 % 2,221,123 5.16 % 68 % Total deposits $ 4,334,727 4.08 % 100 % $ 3,263,785 4.63 % 100 % 68 Table of Contents The following tables set forth the maturity of time deposits for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands): December 31, 2025 Three Months or Less Three to Six Months Six to Twelve Months After Twelve Months Total Brokered CDs $ 2,299,112 $ 250,000 $ 50,000 $ 37,330 $ 2,636,442 All other CDs 110,431 73,964 114,696 70,571 369,662 Total time deposits $ 2,409,543 $ 323,964 $ 164,696 $ 107,901 $ 3,006,104 December 31, 2024 Three Months or Less Three to Six Months Six to Twelve Months After Twelve Months Total Brokered CDs $ 1,731,707 $ — $ — $ 87,330 $ 1,819,037 All other CDs 69,327 60,775 151,851 87,979 369,932 Total time deposits $ 1,801,034 $ 60,775 $ 151,851 $ 175,309 $ 2,188,969 Total uninsured deposits were $379.0 million at December 31, 2025 and $309.9 million at December 31, 2024.
Income tax expense Total income tax expense was $17.7 million for 2024, compared to $10.9 million for 2023. The effective tax rate was 24.31% for 2024 compared to 24.45% for 2023. Operating Segment Analysis We have two reporting segments, Retail Banking and MPP.
The effective tax rate was 24.44% for or the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 24.31% for or the year ended December 31, 2024. Operating Segment Analysis We have two reporting segments, Retail Banking and MPP.
The following tables present the major components of our loan servicing fees and net gain on sale of loans for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: (Dollars in thousands) Loan Servicing Fees For the years ended $ Increase (Decrease) 2024 2023 Fees on servicing $ 12,183 $ 24,321 $ (12,138) Change in fair value of MSRs (1) (3,307) (14,017) 10,710 $ 8,876 $ 10,304 $ (1,428) (1) - Includes change in fair value and paid in full MSRs.
The following tables present the major components of our loan servicing fees and net gain on sale of loans for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024: (Dollars in thousands) Loan Servicing Fees For the Years Ended December 31, $ Increase (Decrease) % Change 2025 2024 Fees on servicing $ 7,739 $ 12,277 $ (4,538) (37.0) % Change in fair value of MSRs (1) (3,020) (3,401) 381 (11.2) % $ 4,719 $ 8,876 $ (4,157) (46.8) % (1) Includes change in fair value and paid in full MSRs.
We have elected to take advantage of the scaled disclosures and other relief under the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of some or all of the reduced regulatory and reporting requirements that will be available to us under the JOBS Act, so long as we qualify as an emerging growth company.
We have elected to take advantage of the scaled disclosures and other relief under the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of some or all of the reduced regulatory and reporting requirements that will be available to us under the JOBS Act, so long as we qualify as an emerging growth company. 50 Table of Contents Recent Developments On December 9, 2025, we issued $70.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 7.50% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2035.
The associated fair value of the assets and proceeds from the sale was $81.9 million. Investment Portfolio The Company has historically maintained a very small debt securities portfolio relative to other banking institutions preferring to invest in highly liquid loans or hold its liquidity in cash or cash equivalents.
Investment Portfolio The Company has historically maintained a very small debt securities portfolio relative to other banking institutions, as our strategy remains to invest in highly liquid loans or hold liquidity in cash or cash equivalents.
Given these risk characteristics, and the stark contrast to other financial institutions with a commercial heavy loan portfolio, our allowance and associated ratios will be much lower than those of bank peers with similar asset size. This nuance is also evidenced by the low level of charge-offs we have incurred.
These include the seasoning of the portfolio, LTV, FICO score, debt to income ratio (“DTI”) and collateral coverage. Given these risk characteristics, and the stark contrast to other financial institutions with a commercial heavy loan portfolio, our allowance and associated ratios will be much lower than those of bank peers with similar asset size.
While the entire allowance for credit losses is available to absorb losses from all loans, the following table represents management’s allocation of our allowance for credit losses by loan category, and the percentage of allowance for credit losses in each category, for the periods indicated: 59 Table of Contents (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Dollars % of Total Dollars % of Total Collectively Allocated for Impairment: Commercial $ 33 0.3 % $ 52 0.4 % Construction 390 3.5 % 488 4.0 % Land Development 976 8.7 % 1,607 13.1 % Home Equity Lines of Credit 1,920 17.2 % 2,039 16.6 % First Lien Mortgage 4,514 40.3 % 5,246 42.7 % Junior Lien Mortgage 1,672 14.9 % 2,211 18.0 % MPP 684 6.1 % 458 3.7 % 10,189 91.1 % 12,101 98.4 % Individually Allocated for Impairment 995 8.9 % 150 1.2 % Unallocated 6 0.1 % 44 0.4 % 1,001 8.9 % 194 1.6 % Total Allowance for Credit Losses $ 11,190 100.0 % $ 12,295 100.0 % The following table provides an analysis of the activity in our allowance for the periods indicated: (Dollars in thousands) For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Activity % of Average Loans Held for Investment Activity % of Average Loans Held for Investment Loans held for investment $ 4,427,754 $ 3,781,199 Beginning allowance for credit losses 12,295 6,365 Net (charge-offs) recoveries: Commercial 129 5.68 % 20 1.07 % Construction (532) -0.53 % (482) -0.23 % Land Development — 0.00 % — 0.00 % Home Equity Lines of Credit (1,208) -0.27 % (183) -0.04 % First Lien Mortgage (75) 0.00 % (121) -0.01 % Junior Lien Mortgage (300) -0.47 % (42) -0.05 % MPP — 0.00 % — 0.00 % Total net (charge-offs) recoveries (1,986) (808) Provision for credit losses 881 (2,569) Impact of Adopting ASC 326 — 9,307 Ending allowance for credit losses $ 11,190 $ 12,295 Allowance for credit losses to loans held for investment 0.25 % 0.33 % Net charge-offs (recoveries) to Average Loans 0.04 % 0.02 % The allowance for credit losses was 0.25% of total loans as of December 31, 2024 compared to 0.33% as of December 31, 2023.
While the entire ACL is available to absorb losses from all loans, the following table represents management’s allocation of our allowance for credit losses by loan category, and the percentage of allowance for credit losses in each category, for the periods indicated: 65 Table of Contents (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Dollars % of Total Dollars % of Total Collectively evaluated for impairment: Commercial $ 61 0.6 % $ 32 0.3 % Construction 668 6.4 % 390 3.5 % Land development 1,386 13.3 % 976 8.7 % Home equity lines of credit 1,978 19.0 % 1,920 17.2 % First lien mortgage 3,048 29.2 % 4,515 40.3 % Junior lien mortgage 1,608 15.4 % 1,672 14.9 % MPP 1,370 13.1 % 684 6.1 % 10,119 97.0 % 10,189 91.1 % Individually evaluated for impairment 311 3.0 % 995 8.9 % Unallocated 5 — % 6 0.1 % 316 3.0 % 1,001 8.9 % Total allowance for credit losses $ 10,435 100.0 % $ 11,190 100.0 % The following table provides an analysis of the activity in our allowance for the periods indicated: For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Activity % of Average Loans HFI Activity % of Average Loans HFI Loans HFI $ 6,021,527 $ 4,427,754 Loans HFI (excluding fair value loans) $ 5,842,949 $ 4,254,794 Beginning allowance for credit losses 11,190 12,295 Net charge-offs (recoveries): Commercial (8) -0.22 % (129) -5.68 % Construction 125 0.34 % 532 0.53 % Land development 160 0.11 % — 0.28 % Home equity lines of credit 669 0.09 % 1,208 0.27 % First lien mortgage 1,798 0.10 % 75 0.00 % Junior lien mortgage 164 0.22 % 300 0.47 % MPP — 0.00 % — 0.00 % Total net charge-offs (recoveries) 2,908 1,986 Provision for credit losses 2,153 881 Ending allowance for credit losses $ 10,435 $ 11,190 Allowance for credit losses to loans HFI 0.17 % 0.25 % Allowance for credit losses to loans HFI (excluding fair value loans) 0.18 % 0.26 % Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans 0.05 % 0.04 % The allowance for credit losses was 0.17% of total loans as of December 31, 2025 compared to 0.25% as of December 31, 2024.
The following table shows the effect that these factors had on the interest earned from our interest-earning assets and interest incurred on our interest-bearing liabilities. The effect of changes in volume is determined by multiplying the change in volume by the current period’s average rate.
Increases and decreases in interest income and interest expense result from changes in average balances (volume) of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as changes in average interest rates. The following table shows the 54 Table of Contents effect that these factors had on the interest earned from our interest-earning assets and interest incurred on our interest-bearing liabilities.
As of December 31, 2024 Total capital to RWA $509,591 12.09 % $337,246 8.00 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to RWA $469,977 11.15 % $252,935 6.00 % N/A N/A Common Equity Tier 1 to RWA $361,404 8.57 % $189,701 4.50 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to average assets (leverage) $469,977 8.77 % $214,421 4.00 % N/A N/A As of December 31, 2023 Total capital to RWA $476,512 11.43 % $333,528 8.00 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to RWA $438,611 10.52 % $250,147 6.00 % N/A N/A Common Equity Tier 1 to RWA $317,454 7.61 % $187,611 4.50 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to average assets (leverage) $438,611 9.19 % $190,958 4.00 % N/A N/A Northpointe Bank As of December 31, 2024 Total capital to RWA $502,996 11.93 % $337,242 8.00 % $421,553 10.00 % Tier 1 capital to RWA $487,519 11.56 % $252,932 6.00 % $337,242 8.00 % Common Equity Tier 1 to RWA $487,519 11.56 % $189,699 4.50 % $274,010 6.50 % Tier 1 capital to average assets (leverage) $487,519 9.09 % $214,419 4.00 % $268,024 5.00 % As of December 31, 2023 Total capital to RWA $469,422 11.26 % $333,528 8.00 % $416,909 10.00 % Tier 1 capital to RWA $451,147 10.82 % $250,145 6.00 % $333,528 8.00 % Common Equity Tier 1 to RWA $451,147 10.82 % $187,609 4.50 % $270,991 6.50 % Tier 1 capital to average assets (leverage) $451,147 9.45 % $190,969 4.00 % $238,712 5.00 % Off-balance Sheet Arrangements In the normal course of business, we enter into lending commitments that are not on our consolidated balance sheet.
As of December 31, 2025 Total capital to RWA $678,300 11.47 % $473,290 8.00 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to RWA 574,967 9.72 % 354,968 6.00 % N/A N/A Common Equity Tier 1 to RWA 544,988 9.21 % 266,226 4.50 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to average assets (leverage) 574,967 8.24 % 279,168 4.00 % N/A N/A As of December 31, 2024 Total capital to RWA 509,591 12.09 % 337,246 8.00 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to RWA 469,977 11.15 % 252,935 6.00 % N/A N/A Common Equity Tier 1 to RWA 361,404 8.57 % 189,701 4.50 % N/A N/A Tier 1 capital to average assets (leverage) 469,977 8.77 % 214,421 4.00 % N/A N/A Northpointe Bank As of December 31, 2025 Total capital to RWA 671,588 11.35 % 473,268 8.00 % $591,585 10.00 % Tier 1 capital to RWA 663,255 11.21 % 354,951 6.00 % 473,268 8.00 % Common Equity Tier 1 to RWA 663,255 11.21 % 266,213 4.50 % 384,530 6.50 % Tier 1 capital to average assets (leverage) 663,255 9.50 % 279,158 4.00 % 348,947 5.00 % As of December 31, 2024 Total capital to RWA 502,996 11.93 % 337,246 8.00 % 421,553 10.00 % Tier 1 capital to RWA 487,519 11.56 % 252,932 6.00 % 337,242 8.00 % Common Equity Tier 1 to RWA 487,519 11.56 % 189,699 4.50 % 274,010 6.50 % Tier 1 capital to average assets (leverage) 487,519 9.09 % 214,419 4.00 % 268,024 5.00 % Off-balance Sheet Arrangements In the normal course of business, we enter into lending commitments that are not on our consolidated balance sheet.
The following table is a summary of our outstanding FHLB Advances for the periods indicated: (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Period ending balance $ 1,258,750 $ 1,275,000 Average balance during period 1,300,488 1,150,342 Maximum outstanding at any month end 1,371,422 1,275,000 Weighted average rate paid 3.82 % 3.36 % Subordinated Debentures and Subordinated Debentures Issued through Trusts At December 31, 2024, we had $40.0 million in outstanding subordinated debenture notes.
The following table is a summary of our outstanding FHLB Advances for the periods indicated: (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Period ending balance $ 1,422,500 $ 1,258,750 Average balance during period 1,238,417 1,300,488 Maximum outstanding at any month end 1,422,500 1,371,422 Weighted average rate paid 3.91 % 3.82 % We also have a $20.0 million unsecured line of credit with another financial institution that we utilize for holding company liquidity needs.
Furthermore, changes in management structure or allocation methodologies and procedures may result in future changes to previously reported operating segment financial information. 53 Table of Contents The following tables present our reported segment results for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: (Dollars in thousands) As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Retail Banking MPP Total Retail Banking MPP Total Interest Income $ 204,087 $ 113,445 $ 317,532 $ 190,645 $ 76,737 $ 267,382 Interest Expense (203,317) — (203,317) (166,163) — (166,163) Funds Transfer Pricing 75,188 (75,188) — 49,497 (49,497) — Net Interest Income 75,958 38,257 114,215 73,979 27,240 101,219 Provision (benefit) for credit losses (548) 220 (328) (1,627) 142 (1,485) Net Income after provision 76,506 38,037 114,543 75,606 27,098 102,704 Noninterest Income (1) 67,505 5,418 72,923 91,483 3,584 95,067 Salaries and employee benefits (72,348) (5,443) (77,791) (99,838) (4,449) (104,287) Occupancy and equipment (4,367) (87) (4,454) (6,853) (71) (6,924) Other noninterest expense (2) (31,796) (549) (32,345) (41,446) (427) (41,873) Noninterest expense (108,511) (6,079) (114,590) (148,137) (4,947) (153,084) Expense Allocation (3) 3,419 (3,419) — 2,648 (2,648) — Net Income before Taxes 38,919 33,957 72,876 21,600 23,087 44,687 Income Tax Expense (9,679) (8,038) (17,717) (5,281) (5,644) (10,925) Net Income before preferred dividends $ 29,240 $ 25,919 $ 55,159 $ 16,319 $ 17,443 $ 33,762 Average Balance Sheet Assets $ 3,703,012 $ 1,418,411 $ 5,121,423 $ 3,725,065 $ 977,873 $ 4,702,938 Period Ending Assets $ 3,513,191 $ 1,710,820 $ 5,224,011 $ 3,611,652 $ 1,146,826 $ 4,758,478 (1) Noninterest income for MPP only includes MPP related fees.
Furthermore, changes in management structure or allocation methodologies and procedures may result in future changes to previously reported operating segment financial information. 59 Table of Contents The following tables present our reported segment results for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024: (Dollars in thousands) As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Retail Banking MPP Total Retail Banking MPP Total Interest income $ 190,974 $ 189,230 $ 380,204 $ 204,087 $ 113,445 $ 317,532 Interest expense (229,465) — (229,465) (203,317) — (203,317) Funds transfer pricing 121,657 (121,657) — 75,188 (75,188) — Net interest income 83,166 67,573 150,739 75,958 38,257 114,215 Provision (benefit) for credit losses 1,412 686 2,098 (548) 220 (328) Net income after provision 81,754 66,887 148,641 76,506 38,037 114,543 Noninterest income (1) 84,958 6,022 90,980 67,505 5,418 72,923 Salaries and employee benefits (82,055) (8,116) (90,171) (72,348) (5,443) (77,791) Occupancy and equipment (3,374) (75) (3,449) (4,367) (87) (4,454) Other noninterest expense (2) (34,932) (676) (35,608) (31,796) (549) (32,345) Noninterest expense (120,361) (8,867) (129,228) (108,511) (6,079) (114,590) Expense allocation (3) 5,294 (5,294) — 3,419 (3,419) — Net income before taxes 51,645 58,748 110,393 38,919 33,957 72,876 Income tax expense (12,626) (14,358) (26,984) (9,679) (8,038) (17,717) Net income before preferred dividends $ 39,019 $ 44,390 $ 83,409 $ 29,240 $ 25,919 $ 55,159 Average balance sheet assets $ 3,579,184 $ 2,679,075 $ 6,258,259 $ 3,703,012 $ 1,418,411 $ 5,121,423 Period end assets $ 3,597,890 $ 3,424,935 $ 7,022,825 $ 3,513,191 $ 1,710,820 $ 5,224,011 (1) Noninterest income for MPP only includes MPP related fees.
These notes were issued to investors in two separate private placements, one in 2018 and one in 2024. The two outstanding subordinated notes totaling $40.0 million qualified as Tier 2 capital at our Bank entity. At December 31, 2023, we had $35.0 million in outstanding subordinated debenture notes.
Subordinated Debentures and Subordinated Debentures Issued through Trusts At December 31, 2025, we had $95.0 million in outstanding subordinated debenture notes. These notes were issued to investors in two separate private placements, one in 2024 and one in late 2025.
Accounting and reporting policies for the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”), lender risk account and capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights are deemed critical since they involve the use of estimates and require significant management judgments. Application of assumptions different than those that we have used could result in material changes in our financial position or results of operations.
Accounting and reporting policies for the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”), the lender risk account (“LRA”) for loans we have sold to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (“FHLB”), and the capitalized mortgage loan servicing rights (“MSR”) are deemed critical since they involve the use of estimates and require significant management judgments.
Nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets was 1.57% at December 31, 2024 compared to 1.31% at December 31, 2023. 58 Table of Contents Excluding the portion of our loans that are wholly or partially guaranteed by the U.S. Government, nonperforming assets to total assets increased to 0.95% at December 31, 2024, compared to 0.52% at December 31, 2023.
Nonperforming assets as a percent of total assets decreased to 1.32% at December 31, 2025 compared to 1.57% at December 31, 2024, reflecting the growth in our MPP portfolio which does not have any non-performing assets. Excluding the portion of our loans that are wholly or partially guaranteed by the U.S.
Our principal operating expense, aside from interest expense, consists of salaries and employee benefits, including commissions paid to loan originators, occupancy and equipment costs, data processing expense, professional fees, and provisions for credit losses. Our income is affected by regulatory, economic, and competitive factors that influence interest rates, residential loan demand and deposits costs.
Key components of noninterest income include gains from the sale loans, loan servicing fees, MPP fees, service charges from our deposit services, and other fees. Our principal operating expense, aside from interest expense, consists of salaries and employee benefits, including commissions paid to loan originators, occupancy and equipment costs, data processing expense, professional fees, and provisions for credit losses.
Over the past several years, we have continued to invest in growth strategies and resources, including personnel, technology and infrastructure. We believe we are well positioned to continue our growth trajectory without meaningful additions to our current cost structure. Public Company Costs We completed our initial public offering in February 2025.
Over the past several years, and most notably since becoming a public company, we have made investments in people and technology to continue our growth strategy, and to bolster our risk management functions including cybersecurity. We believe we are well positioned to continue our growth trajectory without meaningful additions to our current cost structure.
We believe the assumptions that we utilize in our valuation are reasonable based upon accepted industry practices for valuing mortgage loan servicing rights and represent neither the most conservative or aggressive assumptions. See also Note 2, Note 5 and Note 18 for further discussion of MSR activity and fair value estimation.
These assumptions are particularly subjective and can have a material effect on the estimated MSR balances and income. We believe the assumptions that we utilize in our valuation are reasonable based upon accepted industry practices for valuing mortgage loan servicing rights and represent neither the most conservative nor aggressive assumptions.