Biggest changeNoninterest Expense The following table presents the significant components of noninterest expense for the periods indicated: (Dollars in thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2022 vs. 2021 2021 vs. 2020 Noninterest expense: 2022 2021 2020 $ Change % Change $ Change % Change Salaries and employee benefits $ 118,971 $ 93,026 $ 91,105 $ 25,945 27.9 % $ 1,921 2.1 % Occupancy and equipment, net 20,203 17,347 17,022 2,856 16.5 325 1.9 Data processing 10,456 9,117 8,321 1,339 14.7 796 9.6 Office and operations 8,120 6,399 5,624 1,721 26.9 775 13.8 Loan-related expenses 6,097 7,688 6,316 (1,591) (20.7) 1,372 21.7 Professional services 3,813 3,644 3,975 169 4.6 (331) (8.3) Electronic banking 3,958 3,563 3,686 395 11.1 (123) (3.3) Advertising and marketing 4,431 3,438 3,710 993 28.9 (272) (7.3) Franchise tax expense 3,582 2,538 2,186 1,044 41.1 352 16.1 Regulatory assessments 3,547 2,904 3,826 643 22.1 (922) (24.1) Intangible asset amortization 5,488 844 1,060 4,644 N/M (216) (20.4) Communications 1,246 1,574 1,767 (328) (20.8) (193) (10.9) Merger-related expense 6,171 — — 6,171 N/A — — Other expenses 4,336 4,697 3,337 (361) (7.7) 1,360 40.8 Total noninterest expense $ 200,419 $ 156,779 $ 151,935 $ 43,640 27.8 $ 4,844 3.2 ____________________________ N/M = Not meaningful.
Biggest changeThe $2.3 million increase in other noninterest income was primarily due to a positive fair value adjustment of our municipal securities of $726,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a negative fair value adjustment of $854,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022. 58 Table of Contents Noninterest Expense The following table presents the significant components of noninterest expense for the periods indicated: (Dollars in thousands) Years Ended December 31, 2023 vs. 2022 2022 vs. 2021 Noninterest expense: 2023 2022 2021 $ Change % Change $ Change % Change Salaries and employee benefits $ 138,819 $ 118,971 $ 93,026 $ 19,848 16.7 % $ 25,945 27.9 % Occupancy and equipment, net 26,783 20,203 17,347 6,580 32.6 2,856 16.5 Data processing 11,590 10,456 9,117 1,134 10.8 1,339 14.7 Intangible asset amortization 9,628 5,488 844 4,140 75.4 4,644 N/M Office and operations 10,834 8,120 6,399 2,714 33.4 1,721 26.9 Professional services 5,931 3,813 3,644 2,118 55.5 169 4.6 Loan-related expenses 5,035 6,097 7,688 (1,062) (17.4) (1,591) (20.7) Advertising and marketing 5,986 4,431 3,438 1,555 35.1 993 28.9 Electronic banking 4,712 3,958 3,563 754 19.1 395 11.1 Franchise tax expense 3,334 3,582 2,538 (248) (6.9) 1,044 41.1 Regulatory assessments 6,456 3,547 2,904 2,909 82.0 643 22.1 Communications 1,527 1,246 1,574 281 22.6 (328) (20.8) Merger-related expense — 6,171 — (6,171) (100.0) 6,171 N/A Other expenses 4,581 4,336 4,697 245 5.7 (361) (7.7) Total noninterest expense $ 235,216 $ 200,419 $ 156,779 $ 34,797 17.4 $ 43,640 27.8 ____________________________ N/M = Not meaningful.
Year Ended December 31, 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets Increase (Decrease) due to Change in Loans: Volume Yield/Rate Total Change Commercial real estate $ 18,491 $ 7,880 $ 26,371 Construction/land/land development 7,468 6,970 14,438 Residential real estate 9,186 3,404 12,590 Commercial and industrial 2,005 21,430 23,435 Mortgage warehouse lines of credit (12,137) 3,399 (8,738) Consumer 240 232 472 Loans held for sale (1,336) 137 (1,199) Loans receivable 23,917 43,452 67,369 Investment securities-taxable 9,671 3,569 13,240 Investment securities-non-taxable (214) 1,049 835 Non-marketable equity securities held in other financial institutions 229 392 621 Interest-bearing deposits in banks (131) 3,014 2,883 Total interest-earning assets 33,472 51,476 84,948 Interest-bearing liabilities Savings and interest-bearing transaction accounts 1,035 19,148 20,183 Time deposits 64 (156) (92) FHLB advances & other borrowings 1,482 3,275 4,757 Subordinated indebtedness 873 201 1,074 Total interest-bearing liabilities 3,454 22,468 25,922 Net interest income $ 30,018 $ 29,008 $ 59,026 54 Table of Contents Year Ended December 31, 2021 vs.
Year Ended December 31, 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets Increase (Decrease) due to Change in Loans: Volume Yield/Rate Total Change Commercial real estate $ 18,491 $ 7,880 $ 26,371 Construction/land/land development 7,468 6,970 14,438 Residential real estate 9,186 3,404 12,590 Commercial and industrial 2,005 21,430 23,435 Mortgage warehouse lines of credit (12,137) 3,399 (8,738) Consumer 240 232 472 Loans held for sale (1,336) 137 (1,199) Loans receivable 23,917 43,452 67,369 Investment securities-taxable 9,671 3,569 13,240 Investment securities-non-taxable (214) 1,049 835 Non-marketable equity securities held in other financial institutions 229 392 621 Interest-bearing deposits in banks (131) 3,014 2,883 Total interest-earning assets 33,472 51,476 84,948 Interest-bearing liabilities Savings and interest-bearing transaction accounts 1,035 19,148 20,183 Time deposits 64 (156) (92) FHLB advances & other borrowings 1,482 3,275 4,757 Subordinated indebtedness 873 201 1,074 Total interest-bearing liabilities 3,454 22,468 25,922 Net interest income $ 30,018 $ 29,008 $ 59,026 56 Table of Contents Provision for Credit Losses We recorded a provision expense of $16.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, a $7.9 million decrease from $24.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Assets Average Balance (1) Income/Expense Yield/Rate Average Balance (1) Income/Expense Yield/Rate Average Balance (1) Income/Expense Yield/Rate Commercial real estate $ 1,951,246 $ 88,175 4.52 % $ 1,501,890 $ 61,804 4.12 % $ 1,322,477 $ 59,059 4.47 % Construction/land/land development 708,758 36,352 5.13 528,618 21,914 4.15 554,038 25,255 4.56 Residential real estate 1,143,190 49,635 4.34 916,039 37,045 4.04 769,838 34,147 4.44 Commercial and industrial 1,675,719 90,499 5.40 1,627,077 67,064 4.12 1,710,648 64,619 3.78 Mortgage warehouse lines of credit 420,639 18,732 4.45 753,588 27,470 3.65 574,837 22,320 4.15 Consumer 20,913 1,444 6.91 16,764 972 5.80 18,707 1,195 6.39 LHFI 5,920,465 284,837 4.81 5,343,976 216,269 4.05 4,950,545 206,595 4.17 Loans held for sale 32,272 1,313 4.07 68,917 2,512 3.65 82,178 2,519 3.07 Loans receivable 5,952,737 286,150 4.81 5,412,893 218,781 4.04 5,032,723 209,114 4.16 Investment securities-taxable 1,497,226 27,795 1.86 899,532 14,555 1.62 536,816 11,302 2.11 Investment securities-non-taxable 270,701 7,172 2.65 280,157 6,337 2.26 214,224 5,428 2.53 Non-marketable equity securities held in other financial institutions 58,441 1,802 3.08 48,970 1,181 2.41 42,782 1,055 2.47 Interest-bearing deposits in banks 349,484 3,685 1.05 418,034 802 0.19 276,423 1,803 0.65 Total interest-earning assets 8,128,589 326,604 4.02 7,059,586 241,656 3.42 6,102,968 228,702 3.75 Noninterest-earning assets (2) 557,642 411,341 339,560 Total assets $ 8,686,231 $ 7,470,927 $ 6,442,528 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities Interest-bearing liabilities Savings and interest-bearing transaction accounts $ 4,066,981 $ 29,025 0.71 % $ 3,640,713 $ 8,842 0.24 % $ 2,904,587 $ 15,215 0.52 % Time deposits 616,197 4,484 0.73 607,742 4,576 0.75 735,297 11,935 1.62 Total interest-bearing deposits 4,683,178 33,509 0.72 4,248,455 13,418 0.32 3,639,884 27,150 0.75 FHLB advances & other borrowings 444,426 9,411 2.12 337,076 4,654 1.38 468,974 5,895 1.26 Subordinated indebtedness 176,028 8,406 4.78 157,304 7,332 4.66 88,358 4,121 4.66 Total interest-bearing liabilities 5,303,632 51,326 0.97 4,742,835 25,404 0.54 4,197,216 37,166 0.89 Noninterest-bearing liabilities Noninterest-bearing deposits 2,422,132 1,905,045 1,499,936 Other liabilities (2) 148,984 135,399 120,796 Total liabilities 7,874,748 6,783,279 5,817,948 Stockholders' Equity 811,483 687,648 624,580 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 8,686,231 $ 7,470,927 $ 6,442,528 Net interest spread 3.05 % 2.88 % 2.86 % Net interest income and margin $ 275,278 3.39 $ 216,252 3.06 $ 191,536 3.14 Net interest income and margin - (tax equivalent) (3) $ 278,403 3.42 $ 219,155 3.10 $ 194,196 3.18 ____________________________ 53 Table of Contents (1) Nonaccrual loans are included in their respective loan category for the purpose of calculating the yield earned.
Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Assets Average Balance (1) Income/Expense Yield/Rate Average Balance (1) Income/Expense Yield/Rate Average Balance (1) Income/Expense Yield/Rate Commercial real estate $ 2,404,530 $ 135,117 5.62 % $ 1,951,246 $ 88,175 4.52 % $ 1,501,890 $ 61,804 4.12 % Construction/land/land development 1,015,178 69,630 6.86 708,758 36,352 5.13 528,618 21,914 4.15 Residential real estate 1,629,589 81,964 5.03 1,143,190 49,635 4.34 916,039 37,045 4.04 Commercial and industrial 2,054,081 155,842 7.59 1,675,719 90,499 5.40 1,627,077 67,064 4.12 Mortgage warehouse lines of credit 314,079 21,476 6.84 420,639 18,732 4.45 753,588 27,470 3.65 Consumer 24,627 1,918 7.79 20,913 1,444 6.91 16,764 972 5.80 LHFI 7,442,084 465,947 6.26 5,920,465 284,837 4.81 5,343,976 216,269 4.05 Loans held for sale 18,055 868 4.81 32,272 1,313 4.07 68,917 2,512 3.65 Loans receivable 7,460,139 466,815 6.26 5,952,737 286,150 4.81 5,412,893 218,781 4.04 Investment securities-taxable 1,295,871 31,682 2.44 1,497,226 27,795 1.86 899,532 14,555 1.62 Investment securities-non-taxable 214,232 5,098 2.38 270,701 7,172 2.65 280,157 6,337 2.26 Non-marketable equity securities held in other financial institutions 67,956 3,408 5.01 58,441 1,802 3.08 48,970 1,181 2.41 Interest-bearing deposits in banks 318,559 16,388 5.14 349,484 3,685 1.05 418,034 802 0.19 Total interest-earning assets 9,356,757 523,391 5.59 8,128,589 326,604 4.02 7,059,586 241,656 3.42 Noninterest-earning assets (2) 584,263 557,642 411,341 Total assets $ 9,941,020 $ 8,686,231 $ 7,470,927 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Liabilities Interest-bearing liabilities Savings and interest-bearing transaction accounts $ 4,725,929 $ 144,324 3.05 % $ 4,066,981 $ 29,025 0.71 % $ 3,640,713 $ 8,842 0.24 % Time deposits 1,398,734 52,133 3.73 616,197 4,484 0.73 607,742 4,576 0.75 Total interest-bearing deposits 6,124,663 196,457 3.21 4,683,178 33,509 0.72 4,248,455 13,418 0.32 FHLB advances & other borrowings 327,792 17,258 5.26 444,426 9,411 2.12 337,076 4,654 1.38 Subordinated indebtedness 198,856 10,119 5.09 176,028 8,406 4.78 157,304 7,332 4.66 Total interest-bearing liabilities 6,651,311 223,834 3.37 5,303,632 51,326 0.97 4,742,835 25,404 0.54 Noninterest-bearing liabilities Noninterest-bearing deposits 2,147,019 2,422,132 1,905,045 Other liabilities (2) 142,786 148,984 135,399 Total liabilities 8,941,116 7,874,748 6,783,279 Stockholders’ Equity 999,904 811,483 687,648 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 9,941,020 $ 8,686,231 $ 7,470,927 Net interest spread 2.22 % 3.05 % 2.88 % Net interest income and margin $ 299,557 3.20 $ 275,278 3.39 $ 216,252 3.06 Net interest income and margin - (tax equivalent) (3) $ 302,132 3.23 $ 278,403 3.42 $ 219,155 3.10 ____________________________ (1) Nonaccrual loans are included in their respective loan category for the purpose of calculating the yield earned.
December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2022 2021 Available for sale: Amount % of Total Amount % of Total State and municipal securities $ 389,477 23.7 % $ 405,818 27.0 % Corporate bonds 82,258 5.0 82,734 5.5 U.S. government and agency securities 248,420 15.1 97,658 6.5 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 91,943 5.6 64,243 4.3 Residential mortgage-backed securities 572,303 34.9 557,801 37.0 Commercial collateralized mortgage obligations 38,813 2.4 19,672 1.3 Residential collateralized mortgage obligations 146,370 8.9 193,740 12.9 Asset-backed securities 71,900 4.4 83,062 5.5 Total $ 1,641,484 100.0 % $ 1,504,728 100.0 % Held to maturity: State and municipal securities, net of allowance $ 11,275 $ 22,767 Securities carried at fair value through income: State and municipal securities $ 6,368 $ 7,497 65 Table of Contents The following table presents the fair value of securities available for sale and amortized cost of securities held to maturity and their corresponding yields at December 31, 2022.
December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Available for sale: Carrying Amount % of Total Carrying Amount % of Total State and municipal securities $ 282,126 22.5 % $ 389,477 23.7 % Corporate bonds 83,635 6.7 82,258 5.0 U.S. government and agency securities 79,640 6.4 248,420 15.1 Commercial mortgage-backed securities 93,396 7.5 91,943 5.6 Residential mortgage-backed securities 506,502 40.3 572,303 34.9 Commercial collateralized mortgage obligations 35,183 2.8 38,813 2.4 Residential collateralized mortgage obligations 130,144 10.4 146,370 8.9 Asset-backed securities 43,005 3.4 71,900 4.4 Total $ 1,253,631 100.0 % $ 1,641,484 100.0 % Held to maturity: State and municipal securities, net of allowance $ 11,615 $ 11,275 Securities carried at fair value through income: State and municipal securities $ 6,808 $ 6,368 67 Table of Contents The following table presents the fair value of securities available for sale and amortized cost of securities held to maturity and their corresponding yields at December 31, 2023.
The following table presents the allowance for credit loss by loan category: December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2022 2021 Loans secured by real estate: Amount % (1) Amount % (1) Commercial real estate $ 19,772 32.6 % $ 13,425 32.4 % Construction/land/land development 7,776 13.3 4,011 10.1 Residential real estate 8,230 20.8 6,116 17.4 Commercial and industrial 50,148 28.9 40,146 27.8 Mortgage warehouse lines of credit 379 4.0 340 12.0 Consumer 856 0.4 548 0.3 Total $ 87,161 100.0 % $ 64,586 100.0 % ___________________________ (1) Represents the ratio of each loan type to total LHFI. 63 Table of Contents Our allowance for loan credit losses increased by $22.6 million, or 35.0%, to $87.2 million at December 31, 2022, from $64.6 million at December 31, 2021.
The following table presents the allowance for credit loss by loan category: December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Loans secured by real estate: Amount % (1) Amount % (1) Commercial real estate $ 19,625 31.9 % $ 19,772 32.6 % Construction/land/land development 9,990 14.0 7,776 13.3 Residential real estate 10,619 22.6 8,230 20.8 Commercial and industrial 55,330 26.9 50,148 28.9 Mortgage warehouse lines of credit 529 4.3 379 4.0 Consumer 775 0.3 856 0.4 Total $ 96,868 100.0 % $ 87,161 100.0 % ___________________________ (1) Represents the ratio of each loan type to total LHFI.
We also consider potential interest rate risk caused by extended maturities of time deposits when setting the interest rates in periods of future economic uncertainty. 67 Table of Contents The following table reflects the classification of our average deposits and the average rate paid on each deposit category for the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Average Balance Interest Expense Average Rate Paid Average Balance Interest Expense Average Rate Paid Average Balance Interest Expense Average Rate Paid Interest-bearing demand $ 1,545,581 $ 11,007 0.71 % $ 1,396,805 $ 2,822 0.20 % $ 1,170,913 $ 5,179 0.44 % Money market 2,233,390 17,501 0.78 2,011,827 5,863 0.29 1,553,376 9,816 0.63 Time deposits 616,197 4,484 0.73 607,742 4,576 0.75 735,297 11,935 1.62 Savings 288,010 517 0.18 232,081 157 0.07 180,298 220 0.12 Total interest-bearing 4,683,178 33,509 0.72 4,248,455 13,418 0.32 3,639,884 27,150 0.75 Noninterest-bearing demand 2,422,132 — — 1,905,045 — — 1,499,936 — — Total average deposits $ 7,105,310 $ 33,509 0.47 $ 6,153,500 $ 13,418 0.22 $ 5,139,820 $ 27,150 0.53 Our average deposit balance was $7.11 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of $951.8 million, or 15.5%, from $6.15 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021.
We also consider potential interest rate risk caused by extended maturities of time deposits when setting the interest rates in periods of future economic uncertainty. 69 Table of Contents The following table reflects the classification of our average deposits and the average rate paid on each deposit category for the periods indicated: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (Dollars in thousands) Average Balance Interest Expense Average Rate Paid Average Balance Interest Expense Average Rate Paid Average Balance Interest Expense Average Rate Paid Interest-bearing demand $ 1,788,423 $ 50,033 2.80 % $ 1,545,581 $ 11,007 0.71 % $ 1,396,805 $ 2,822 0.20 % Money market 2,646,447 91,685 3.46 2,233,390 17,501 0.78 2,011,827 5,863 0.29 Time deposits 928,694 27,892 3.00 611,195 4,476 0.73 607,742 4,576 0.75 Brokered time deposits 470,040 24,241 5.16 5,002 8 0.16 — — — Savings 291,059 2,606 0.90 288,010 517 0.18 232,081 157 0.07 Total interest-bearing 6,124,663 196,457 3.21 4,683,178 33,509 0.72 4,248,455 13,418 0.32 Noninterest-bearing demand 2,147,019 — 2,422,132 — 1,905,045 — Total average deposits $ 8,271,682 $ 196,457 2.38 $ 7,105,310 $ 33,509 0.47 $ 6,153,500 $ 13,418 0.22 Our average deposit balance was $8.27 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $1.17 billion, or 16.4%, from $7.11 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022.
(Dollars in thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2022 vs. 2021 2021 vs. 2020 Noninterest income: 2022 2021 2020 $ Change % Change $ Change % Change Service charges and fees $ 17,669 $ 15,049 $ 12,998 $ 2,620 17.4 % $ 2,051 15.8 % Insurance commission and fee income 22,869 13,098 12,746 9,771 74.6 352 2.8 Mortgage banking revenue 6,722 12,927 29,603 (6,205) (48.0) (16,676) (56.3) Other fee income 3,530 2,879 2,253 651 22.6 626 27.8 Gain on sales of securities, net 1,664 1,748 580 (84) (4.8) 1,168 N/M Loss on sales and disposals of other assets, net (175) (185) (1,213) 10 5.4 1,028 (84.7) Limited partnership investment (loss) income (199) 5,701 78 (5,900) (103.5) 5,623 N/M Swap fee income 457 814 2,546 (357) (43.9) (1,732) (68.0) Other income 4,737 10,162 5,061 (5,425) (53.4) 5,101 100.8 Total noninterest income $ 57,274 $ 62,193 $ 64,652 $ (4,919) (7.9) $ (2,459) (3.8) ____________________________ N/M = Not meaningful.
(Dollars in thousands) Years Ended December 31, 2023 vs. 2022 2022 vs. 2021 Noninterest income: 2023 2022 2021 $ Change % Change $ Change % Change Insurance commission and fee income $ 25,085 $ 22,869 $ 13,098 $ 2,216 9.7 % $ 9,771 74.6 % Service charges and fees 18,803 17,669 15,049 1,134 6.4 2,620 17.4 Mortgage banking revenue 3,356 6,722 12,927 (3,366) (50.1) (6,205) (48.0) Other fee income 3,871 3,530 2,879 341 9.7 651 22.6 Swap fee income 1,277 457 814 820 N/M (357) (43.9) (Loss) gain on sales of securities, net (11,635) 1,664 1,748 (13,299) N/M (84) (4.8) Limited partnership investment gain (loss) income 405 (199) 5,701 604 N/M (5,900) (103.5) Gain (loss) on sales and disposals of other assets, net 64 (175) (185) 239 N/M 10 (5.4) Change in fair value of equity investments 10,096 — — 10,096 N/A — N/A Other income 7,013 4,737 10,162 2,276 48.0 (5,425) (53.4) Total noninterest income $ 58,335 $ 57,274 $ 62,193 $ 1,061 1.9 $ (4,919) (7.9) ____________________________ N/M = Not meaningful.
Changes in stockholders' equity is reflected below: (Dollars in thousands) Total Stockholders' Equity Balance at January 1, 2022 $ 730,211 Net income 87,715 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (165,604) BTH Merger 306,344 Dividends declared - common stock ($0.58 per share) (15,934) Other 7,211 Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 949,943 Stock Repurchases In July 2019, the Company's board of directors authorized a stock repurchase program, pursuant to which the Company was authorized to purchase up to $40 million of its outstanding common stock.
Changes in stockholders’ equity is reflected below: (Dollars in thousands) Total Stockholders’ Equity Balance at January 1, 2023 $ 949,943 Net income 83,800 Other comprehensive income, net of tax 38,852 Dividends declared - common stock ($0.60 per share) (18,797) Other 9,107 Balance at December 31, 2023 $ 1,062,905 Stock Repurchases In July 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may, from time to time, purchase up to $50 million of its outstanding common stock.
(Dollars in thousands) Year Ended December 31, Allowance for loan credit losses 2022 2021 Balance at beginning of period $ 64,586 $ 86,670 Allowance for loan credit losses - BTH merger 5,527 — Provision for loan credit losses 21,613 (10,798) Charge-offs: Commercial real estate 166 170 Residential real estate 91 78 Commercial and industrial 8,459 11,923 Consumer 43 63 Total charge-offs 8,759 12,234 Recoveries: Commercial real estate 40 65 Construction/land/land development 211 — Residential real estate 102 117 Commercial and industrial 3,825 717 Consumer 16 49 Total recoveries 4,194 948 Net charge-offs 4,565 11,286 Balance at end of period $ 87,161 $ 64,586 Ratio of allowance for loan credit losses to: Nonperforming LHFI 876.87 % 259.35 % LHFI 1.23 1.23 Net charge-offs as a percentage of: Provision for loan credit losses 21.12 N/M Allowance for loan credit losses 5.24 17.47 Average LHFI 0.08 0.21 N/M = Not meaningful. 64 Table of Contents Securities Our securities portfolio is the second largest component of earning assets and provides a significant source of revenue.
(Dollars in thousands) Years Ended December 31, ALCL 2023 2022 Balance at beginning of period $ 87,161 $ 64,586 ALCL - BTH merger — 5,527 Provision for loan credit losses 17,514 21,613 Charge-offs: Commercial real estate 42 166 Residential real estate 27 91 Commercial and industrial 11,833 8,459 Consumer 147 43 Total charge-offs 12,049 8,759 Recoveries: Commercial real estate 140 40 Construction/land/land development 3 211 Residential real estate 17 102 Commercial and industrial 4,068 3,825 Consumer 14 16 Total recoveries 4,242 4,194 Net charge-offs 7,807 4,565 Balance at end of period $ 96,868 $ 87,161 Ratio of ALCL to: Nonperforming LHFI 321.66 % 876.87 % LHFI 1.26 1.23 Net charge-offs as a percentage of: Provision for loan credit losses 44.58 21.12 ALCL 8.06 5.24 Average LHFI 0.10 0.08 The ALCL to nonperforming LHFI decreased to 321.66% at December 31, 2023, compared to 876.87% at December 31, 2022, primarily driven by a $20.2 million increase in nonperforming LHFI at December 31, 2023.