Biggest changeNet charge-offs / (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans was 0.04% for 2024 compared to (0.01)% in 2023 and 2022. 49 Table of Contents Table 6 - Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses As of December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Average loans outstanding during year $ 5,768,575 $ 5,357,699 $ 5,142,099 $ 5,184,492 $ 5,228,135 Balance of allowance at beginning of year 51,584 45,934 42,843 51,669 39,892 Impact of adopting ASU 2022-02 0 64 0 0 0 Impact of adopting ASU 2016-13 0 0 0 0 (2,534) Loan charge-offs: Commercial and industrial $ 293 $ 34 $ 559 $ 274 $ 2 Commercial real estate 249 0 50 6,957 1,903 Residential real estate 0 20 53 77 84 Consumer and other 2,598 1,045 544 438 482 Leases 0 0 0 0 0 Total loan charge-offs $ 3,140 $ 1,099 $ 1,206 $ 7,746 $ 2,471 Recoveries of loans previously charged-off: Commercial and industrial $ 40 $ 87 $ 195 $ 118 $ 131 Commercial real estate 7 1,292 951 1,175 58 Residential real estate 135 186 346 236 194 Consumer and other 452 255 306 196 248 Total loan recoveries $ 634 $ 1,820 $ 1,798 $ 1,725 $ 631 Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) 2,506 (721) (592) 6,021 1,840 Additions/(Reductions) to allowance charged to operations 7,418 4,865 2,499 (2,805) 16,151 Balance of allowance at end of year $ 56,496 $ 51,584 $ 45,934 $ 42,843 $ 51,669 Allowance as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding 0.94 % 0.92 % 0.87 % 0.84 % 0.98 % Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding during the year 0.04 % (0.01) % (0.01) % 0.12 % 0.04 % As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, the Company recorded a net cumulative-effect adjustment reducing the allowance for credit losses by $2.5 million from $39.9 million at December 31, 2019 to $37.4 million at January 1, 2020.
Biggest changeTable 5 - Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses As of December 31, (In thousands) 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Total loans outstanding at end of year $ 6,446,245 $ 6,019,922 $ 5,605,935 $ 5,268,911 $ 5,075,467 Allocation of the ACL by loan type: Commercial and industrial $ 10,234 $ 7,684 $ 6,667 $ 6,039 $ 6,335 Commercial real estate 35,255 35,837 31,581 27,287 24,813 Residential real estate 10,893 11,345 11,700 11,154 10,139 Consumer and other 1,230 1,568 1,557 1,358 1,492 Leases 59 62 79 96 64 Total $ 57,671 $ 56,496 $ 51,584 $ 45,934 $ 42,843 Allocation of the ACL as a percentage of total allowance: Commercial and industrial 18 % 14 % 13 % 13 % 15 % Commercial real estate 61 % 63 % 61 % 60 % 58 % Residential real estate 19 % 20 % 23 % 24 % 24 % Consumer and other 2 % 3 % 3 % 3 % 3 % Leases 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % Loan and lease types as a percentage of total loans and leases: Commercial and industrial 17 % 16 % 15 % 16 % 18 % Commercial real estate 57 % 56 % 55 % 54 % 52 % Residential real estate 25 % 26 % 28 % 29 % 29 % Consumer and other 1 % 2 % 2 % 1 % 1 % Leases 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 % Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 45 Table of Contents Table 6 - Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses As of December 31, (In thousands) 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Average loans outstanding during year $ 6,177,928 $ 5,768,575 $ 5,357,699 $ 5,142,099 $ 5,184,492 Balance of allowance at beginning of year 56,496 51,584 45,934 42,843 51,669 Impact of adopting ASU 2022-02 0 0 64 0 0 Loan charge-offs: Commercial and industrial $ 1,541 $ 293 $ 34 $ 559 $ 274 Commercial real estate 7,310 249 0 50 6,957 Residential real estate 0 0 20 53 77 Consumer and other 2,359 2,598 1,045 544 438 Total loan charge-offs $ 11,210 $ 3,140 $ 1,099 $ 1,206 $ 7,746 Recoveries of loans previously charged-off: Commercial and industrial $ 82 $ 40 $ 87 $ 195 $ 118 Commercial real estate 4 7 1,292 951 1,175 Residential real estate 118 135 186 346 236 Consumer and other 617 452 255 306 196 Total loan recoveries $ 821 $ 634 $ 1,820 $ 1,798 $ 1,725 Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) 10,389 2,506 (721) (592) 6,021 Additions/(Reductions) to allowance charged to operations 11,564 7,418 4,865 2,499 (2,805) Balance of allowance at end of year $ 57,671 $ 56,496 $ 51,584 $ 45,934 $ 42,843 Allowance as a percentage of total loans and leases outstanding 0.89 % 0.94 % 0.92 % 0.87 % 0.84 % Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans and leases outstanding during the year 0.17 % 0.04 % (0.01) % (0.01) % 0.12 % The above table shows the activity in the allowance for credit losses over the past five years as well as the allowance coverage of total loans at the end of each of the past five years.
These residential real estate loans are generally sold to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC") without recourse in accordance with standard secondary market loan sale agreements. These residential real estate loans also are subject to customary representations and warranties made by the Company, including representations and warranties related to gross incompetence and fraud.
Residential real estate loans are generally sold to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC") without recourse in accordance with standard secondary market loan sale agreements. These residential real estate loans also are subject to customary representations and warranties made by the Company, including representations and warranties related to gross incompetence and fraud.
Management generally views local repurchase agreements as an alternative to large time deposits. Refer to "Note 8 - Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K for further details on the Company’s repurchase agreements.
Management generally views local repurchase agreements as an alternative to large time deposits. Refer to "Note 9 - Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K for further details on the Company’s repurchase agreements.
For each of these loan segments, the Company generates cash flow projections at the instrument level wherein payment expectations are adjusted for estimated prepayment speeds, curtailments, recovery lag, probability of default, and loss given default. The modeling of expected prepayment speeds, curtailment rates, and time to recovery are based on internal historical data.
For each of these loan segments, the Company generates cash flow projections at the loan level wherein payment expectations are adjusted for estimated prepayment speeds, curtailments, recovery lag, probability of default, and loss given default. The modeling of expected prepayment speeds, curtailment rates, and time to recovery are based on internal historical data.
Growth in residential loan balances is impacted by the Company’s decision to retain these loans or sell them in the secondary market due to interest rate considerations. The Company’s Asset/Liability Committee meets regularly and establishes standards for selling or retaining residential real estate mortgage originations.
Growth in residential loan balances is impacted by the Company’s decision to retain these loans or sell them in the secondary market due to interest rate considerations. The Company’s Asset/Liability Management Committee meets regularly and establishes standards for selling or retaining residential real estate mortgage originations.
The Company also originates loans that have characteristics of both, such as a 7/6 adjustable rate mortgage, which has a fixed rate for the first seven years and then adjusts semi-annually thereafter. The majority of residential mortgage loans originated over the last several years have been fixed rate loans.
The Company also originates loans that have characteristics of both, such as a 7/6 adjustable rate mortgage, which has a fixed rate for the first seven years and then adjusts semi-annually thereafter. The majority of residential mortgage loans originated by the Company over the last several years have been fixed rate loans.
Refer to "Note 9 - Other Borrowings" in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K for further details on the Company’s term borrowings with the FHLB.
Refer to "Note 10 - Other Borrowings" in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K for further details on the Company’s term borrowings with the FHLB.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following analysis is intended to provide the reader with a further understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its operating subsidiaries for the periods shown.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following analysis is intended to provide the reader with a further understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries for the periods shown.
Management has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on held-to-maturity debt securities from the estimate of credit losses. As of December 31, 2024, the held-to-maturity portfolio consisted of U.S. Treasury securities and securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, including Federal National Mortgage Agency, Federal Home Loan Bank, and Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation. U.S.
Management has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on held-to-maturity debt securities from the estimate of credit losses. As of December 31, 2025, the held-to-maturity portfolio consisted of U.S. Treasury securities and securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, including Federal National Mortgage Agency, Federal Home Loan Bank, and Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation. U.S.
The intent of the policy is to establish a portfolio of high-quality diversified securities, which optimizes net interest income within safety and liquidity limits deemed acceptable by the Asset/Liability Management Committee. The Company classifies its securities at date of purchase as available-for-sale, held-to-maturity or trading. Securities are generally classified as available-for-sale.
The intent of the policy is to establish a portfolio of high-quality diversified securities, which optimizes net interest income within safety and liquidity limits deemed acceptable by the Asset/Liability Management Committee. The Company classifies its securities at date of purchase as available-for-sale, held-to-maturity or trading. Most of the securities held by the Company are classified as available-for-sale.
In addition to the available borrowing lines at the FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank, the Company maintains $606.1 million of unencumbered securities which could be pledged to further enhance secured borrowing capacity. The Company has not identified any trends or circumstances that are reasonably likely to result in material increases or decreases in liquidity in the near term.
In addition to the available borrowing lines at the FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank, the Company maintains $799.1 million of unencumbered securities which could be pledged to further enhance secured borrowing capacity. The Company has not identified any trends or circumstances that are reasonably likely to result in material increases or decreases in liquidity in the near term.
Securities issued by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises carry the explicit and/or implicit guarantee of the U.S. government, are widely recognized as "risk-free," and have a long history of zero credit loss. As such, the Company did not record an allowance for credit losses for these securities as of December 31, 2024.
Securities issued by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises carry the explicit and/or implicit guarantee of the U.S. government, are widely recognized as "risk-free," and have a long history of zero credit loss. As such, the Company did not record an allowance for credit losses for these securities as of December 31, 2025.
The contractual maturity distribution of debt securities and mortgage-backed securities as of December 31, 2024, along with the weighted average yield of each category, is presented in Table 3-Maturity Distribution below. Balances are shown at amortized cost and weighted average yields are calculated on a fully tax-equivalent basis.
The contractual maturity distribution of debt securities and mortgage-backed securities as of December 31, 2025, along with the weighted average yield of each category, is presented in Table 3-Maturity Distribution below. Balances are shown at amortized cost and weighted average yields are calculated on a fully tax-equivalent basis.
As of December 31, 2024, commercial leases and municipal leases represented 100.0% of total leases. The Company has adopted comprehensive lending policies, underwriting standards and loan review procedures. There were no significant changes to the Company’s existing policies, underwriting standards and loan review procedures during 2024. The Company’s Board of Directors approves the lending policies at least annually.
As of December 31, 2025, commercial leases and municipal leases represented 100.0% of total leases. The Company has adopted comprehensive lending policies, underwriting standards and loan review procedures. There were no significant changes to the Company’s existing policies, underwriting standards and loan review procedures during 2025. The Company’s Board of Directors approves the lending policies at least annually.
For additional financial information on the difference between the interest income that would have been recorded if these loans and leases had been paid in accordance with their original terms and the interest income that was recorded, refer to "Note 3 - Loans and Leases" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8.
For additional financial information on the difference between the interest income that would have been recorded if these loans and leases had been paid in accordance with their original terms and the interest income that was recorded, refer to "Note 4 - Loans and Leases" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8.
Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in the "Non-GAAP Disclosure" on page 53 . In addition to earnings per share, key performance measurements for the Company include return on average shareholders’ equity (ROE) and return on average assets (ROA).
Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in the "Non-GAAP Disclosure" on page 49 . In addition to earnings per share, key performance measurements for the Company include return on average shareholders’ equity (ROE) and return on average assets (ROA).
Refer to "Allowance for Credit Losses" below, "Note 4 - Allowance for Credit Losses", and "Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K for additional discussion regarding the allowance.
Refer to "Allowance for Credit Losses" below, "Note 5 - Allowance for Credit Losses", and "Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K for additional discussion regarding the allowance.
Securities in the trading portfolio would reflect those securities that the Company elects to account for at fair value, with the adoption of ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments . The Company’s total securities portfolio at December 31, 2024 was $1.5 billion, compared to $1.7 billion at December 31, 2023.
Securities in the trading portfolio would reflect those securities that the Company elects to account for at fair value, with the adoption of ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments . The Company’s total securities portfolio at December 31, 2025 was $1.7 billion, compared to $1.5 billion at December 31, 2024.
These loan and letter of credit commitments are subject to the same credit policies and reviews as the Company’s loans. Because most of these loan commitments expire within one year from the date of issue, the total amount of these loan commitments as of December 31, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of future cash requirements.
These loan and letter of credit commitments are subject to the same credit policies and reviews as the Company’s loans. Because most of these loan commitments expire within one year from the date of issue, the total amount of these loan commitments as of December 31, 2025, are not necessarily indicative of future cash requirements.
Interest payments on individually evaluated loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured. In these cases, interest is recognized on a cash basis. There was no interest income recognized on individually evaluated loans and leases for 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Interest payments on individually evaluated loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured. In these cases, interest is recognized on a cash basis. There was no interest income recognized on individually evaluated loans and leases for 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Management believes that, based upon its evaluation as of December 31, 2024, the allowance is appropriate. Loan Commitments and Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans, and commercial letters of credit.
Management believes that, based upon its evaluation as of December 31, 2025, the allowance is appropriate. Loan Commitments and Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans, and commercial letters of credit.
Adjustable rate loans increased in 2023 and 2024 as a result of the higher interest rate environment. Adjustable rate residential real estate loans are underwritten based upon the initial rate when the fixed rate period is 5 years or longer.
Adjustable rate loans increased in 2024 and 2025 as a result of the higher interest rate environment. Adjustable rate residential real estate loans are underwritten based upon the initial rate when the fixed rate period is 5 years or longer.
For additional financial information on the Company’s segments, refer to "Note 21 - Segment and Related Information" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K.
For additional financial information on the Company’s segments, refer to "Note 22 - Segment and Related Information" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K.
The Company’s methodology is based upon guidance provided in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("CECL"), and Financial Instruments - Credit Losses and ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. 47 Table of Contents The Company uses a discounted cash flow ("DCF") method to estimate expected credit losses for all loan segments excluding the leasing segment.
The Company’s methodology is based upon guidance provided in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("CECL"), and Financial Instruments - Credit Losses and ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. The Company uses a discounted cash flow ("DCF") method to estimate expected credit losses for all loan segments excluding the leasing segment.
The most significant area in which management of the Company applies critical assumptions and estimates include the following: • Accounting for credit losses - the Company accounts for the allowance for credit losses using the current expected credit loss model.
The most significant area in which management of the Company applies critical assumptions and estimates was the following: • Accounting for credit losses - The Company accounts for the allowance for credit losses using the current expected credit loss model.
Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities presented in Table 3-Maturity Distribution below, because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalty and mortgage-backed securities may pay throughout the periods prior to contractual maturity. 41 Table of Contents Table 3 - Maturity Distribution As of December 31, 2024 Securities Available-for-Sale 1 Securities Held-to-Maturity (dollar amounts in thousands) Amount Yield 2 Amount Yield 2 U.S.
Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities presented in Table 3-Maturity Distribution below, because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalty and mortgage-backed securities may pay throughout the periods prior to contractual maturity. 38 Table of Contents Table 3 - Maturity Distribution As of December 31, 2025 Securities Available-for-Sale 1 Securities Held-to-Maturity (dollar amounts in thousands) Amount Yield 2 Amount Yield 2 U.S.
Both the ACL and the adjustment to net income may be reversed if conditions change. 40 Table of Contents Management measures expected credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities on a collective basis by major security type with each type sharing similar risk characteristics and considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts.
Both the ACL and the adjustment to net income may be reversed if conditions change. Management measures expected credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities on a collective basis by major security type with each type sharing similar risk characteristics and considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts.
While management’s evaluation of the allowance as of December 31, 2024 considers the allowance to be appropriate, under adversely different conditions or assumptions, the Company would need to increase or decrease the allowance.
While management’s evaluation of the allowance as of December 31, 2025 considers the allowance to be appropriate, under adversely different conditions or assumptions, the Company would need to increase or decrease the allowance.
Management typically invests in securities with short to intermediate average lives in order to better match the interest rate sensitivities of its assets and liabilities. Investment decisions are made within policy guidelines established by the Company’s Board of Directors.
Management typically invests in securities with short to intermediate 36 Table of Contents average lives in order to better match the interest rate sensitivities of its assets and liabilities. Investment decisions are made within policy guidelines established by the Company’s Board of Directors.
The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for off-balance sheet loan commitments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.
The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument 46 Table of Contents for off-balance sheet loan commitments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.
Liquidity Management The objective of liquidity management is to ensure the availability of adequate funding sources to satisfy the demand for credit, deposit withdrawals, operating expenses, and business investment opportunities. The Company’s large, stable core deposit base and strong capital position are the foundation for the Company’s liquidity position.
Liquidity Management The objective of liquidity management is to ensure the availability of adequate funding sources to satisfy anticipated demand for credit, deposit withdrawals, and business investment opportunities. The Company’s large, stable core deposit base and strong capital position are the foundation for the Company’s liquidity position.
The table below shows the composition of the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities portfolios as of year-end 2024, 2023 and 2022.
The table below shows the composition of the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities portfolios as of year-end 2025, 2024 and 2023.
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with other sections of this Report on Form 10-K, including Part I, "Item 1. Business," and Part II, "Item 8.
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of 25 Table of Contents Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with other sections of this Report on Form 10-K, including Part I, "Item 1. Business," and Part II, "Item 8.
The increase was mainly in commercial real estate loans and commercial and industrial loans. A more detailed discussion of the loan portfolio is provided below in this section under the caption "Loans and Leases". As of December 31, 2024, total securities comprised 19.1% of total assets, compared to 22.1% of total assets at year-end 2023.
The increase was mainly in commercial real estate loans and commercial and industrial loans. A more detailed discussion of the loan portfolio is provided below in this section under the caption "Loans and Leases". As of December 31, 2025, total securities comprised 19.6% of total assets, compared to 19.1% of total assets at year-end 2024.
Additional information on the securities portfolio is available in "Note 2 - Securities" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K, which details the types of securities held, the carrying and fair values, and the contractual maturities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Additional information on the securities portfolio is available in "Note 3 - Securities" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K, which details the types of securities held, the carrying and fair values, and the contractual maturities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, the capital ratios for the Company’s subsidiary bank exceeded the minimum levels required to be considered well capitalized. Additional information on the Company’s capital ratios and regulatory requirements is provided in "Note 19 - Regulations and Supervision" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8.
As of December 31, 2025, the capital ratios for the Company’s subsidiary bank exceeded the minimum levels required to be considered well capitalized. Additional information on the Company’s capital ratios and regulatory requirements is provided in "Note 20 - Regulations and Supervision" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, "Item 8.
For loans 44 Table of Contents with an initial fixed rate of less than 5 years, the fully indexed rate is utilized for ability to repay qualifying and underwriting. This underwriting practice matches secondary market guidelines.
For loans with an initial fixed rate of less than 5 years, the fully indexed rate is utilized for ability to repay qualifying and underwriting. This underwriting practice matches secondary market guidelines.
The Company does not undertake any obligation to update its forward-looking statements. 28 Table of Contents Critical Accounting Policies The accounting and reporting policies followed by the Company conform, in all material respects, to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and to general practices within the financial services industry.
The Company does not undertake any obligation to update its forward-looking statements. Critical Accounting Policies The accounting and reporting policies followed by the Company conform, in all material respects, to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and to general practices within the financial services industry.
The average tax-equivalent yield on the securities portfolio was 2.36% in 2024, 1.74% in 2023 and 1.40% in 2022. At December 31, 2024, there were no holdings of any one issuer, other than the U.S.
The average tax-equivalent yield on the securities portfolio was 2.63% in 2025, 2.36% in 2024 and 1.74% in 2023. At December 31, 2025, there were no holdings of any one issuer, other than the U.S.
Forward-looking statements may be identified by use of such words as "may", "will", "estimate", "intend", "continue", "believe", "expect", "plan", or "anticipate", as well as the negative and other variations of these terms and other similar words.
Forward-looking statements may be identified by use of such words as "may", "could", "should", "will", "would", "estimate", "intend", "continue", "believe", "expect", "plan", "commit", or "anticipate", as well as the negative and other variations of these terms, and other similar words.
The Company uses both retail and wholesale repurchase agreements. Retail repurchase agreements are arrangements with local customers of the Company, in which the Company agrees to sell securities to the customer with an agreement to repurchase those securities at a specified later date. Retail repurchase agreements totaled $37.0 million at December 31, 2024, and $51.0 million at December 31, 2023.
The Company uses both retail and wholesale repurchase agreements. Retail repurchase agreements are arrangements with local customers of the Company, in which the Company agrees to sell securities to the customer with an agreement to repurchase those securities at a specified later date. Retail repurchase agreements totaled $45.6 million at December 31, 2025, and $37.0 million at December 31, 2024.
Non-core funding sources of $2.0 billion at December 31, 2024 increased $173.0 million, or 9.3% as compared to December 31, 2023. Non-core funding sources, as a percentage of total liabilities, were 27.5% at December 31, 2024, compared to 26.1% at December 31, 2023. Non-core funding sources may require securities to be pledged against the underlying liability.
Non-core funding sources of $2.1 billion at December 31, 2025 increased $43.3 million, or 2.1% as compared to December 31, 2024. Non-core funding sources, as a percentage of total liabilities, were 26.9% at December 31, 2025, compared to 27.5% at December 31, 2024. Non-core funding sources may require securities to be pledged against the underlying liability.
When residential mortgage loans are sold to FHLMC or SONYMA, the Company typically retains all servicing rights, which provides the Company with a source of fee income. In connection with the sales in 2024, 2023, and 2022, the Company recorded mortgage-servicing assets of $299,000, $34,000, and $66,000, respectively. The Company originates fixed rate and adjustable rate residential mortgage loans.
When residential mortgage loans are sold to FHLMC, the Company typically retains all servicing rights, which provides the Company with a source of fee income. In connection with the sales in 2025, 2024, and 2023, the Company recorded mortgage-servicing assets of $642,000, $299,000, and $34,000, respectively. The Company originates fixed rate and adjustable rate residential mortgage loans.
The following factors, in addition to those listed as Risk Factors in Item 1A, are among those that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements and historical performance: changes in general economic, market and regulatory conditions; our ability to attract and retain deposits and other sources of liquidity; gross domestic product growth and inflation trends; the impact of the interest rate and inflationary environment on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations; other income or cash flow anticipated from the Company's operations, investment and/or lending activities; changes in laws and regulations affecting banks, bank holding companies and/or financial holding companies, including the Dodd-Frank Act, and state and local government mandates; the impact of any change in the FDIC insurance assessment rate or the rules and regulations related to the calculation of the FDIC insurance assessment amount; increased supervisory and regulatory scrutiny of financial institutions; technological developments and changes; cybersecurity incidents and threats; the ability to continue to introduce competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis; governmental and public policy changes, including environmental regulation; reliance on large customers and the geographic concentration of our business; the ability to access financial resources in the amounts, at the times, and on the terms required to support the Company's future businesses; and the economic impact, including potential market volatility, of national and global events, including the response to bank failures, war and geopolitical matters (including the war in Israel and surrounding regions and the war in Ukraine), widespread protests, civil unrest, political uncertainty, and pandemics or other public health crises.
The following factors, in addition to those listed as Risk Factors in Item 1A of this Report on Form 10-K, are among those that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements and historical performance: changes in general economic, market and regulatory conditions; our ability to attract and retain deposits and other sources of liquidity; gross domestic product growth and inflation trends; the impact of the interest rate and inflationary environment on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations; other income or cash flow anticipated from the Company's operations, investment and/or lending activities; changes in laws and regulations affecting public companies, banks, bank holding companies and/or financial holding companies, including the Dodd-Frank Act, and other federal, state and local government mandates; the impact of any change in the FDIC insurance assessment rate or the rules and regulations related to the calculation of the FDIC insurance assessment amount; changes in supervisory and regulatory scrutiny of financial institutions; technological developments and changes; cybersecurity incidents and threats; the ability to continue to introduce competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis; governmental and public policy changes, including environmental regulation; reliance on large customers; the geographic concentration of our business; the ability to access financial resources in the amounts, at the times, and on the terms required to support the Company's future businesses; and the economic impact, including potential market volatility, of national and global events, including the response to bank failures, war and geopolitical matters (including continuing or increasing hostilities in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine), tariffs and trade wars, widespread protests, civil unrest, political uncertainty, and pandemics or other public health crises; and the related financial stress on borrowers and changes to customer behavior and credit risk as a result of any of the foregoing.
The ratio of the allowance to nonperforming loans was 111.06% at December 31, 2024, compared to 82.84% at December 31, 2023. The increase in the ratio from year-end 2023 to year-end 2024 was mainly due to the decrease in nonperforming loans discussed in more detail above and, to a lesser extent, the increase in the allowance for credit losses.
The ratio of the allowance to nonperforming loans was 120.30% at December 31, 2025, compared to 111.06% at December 31, 2024. The increase in the ratio from year-end 2025 from year-end 2024 was mainly due to the decrease in nonperforming loans discussed in more detail above and, to a lesser extent, the increase in the allowance for credit losses.
As of December 31, 2024, agriculturally-related loans totaled $327.6 million or 5.4% of total loans and leases compared to $322.9 million or 5.8% of total loans and leases at December 31, 2023. Agriculturally-related loans include loans to dairy farms and cash and vegetable crop farms.
As of December 31, 2025, agriculturally-related loans totaled $348.8 million or 5.4% of total loans and leases compared to $327.6 million or 5.4% of total loans and leases at December 31, 2024. Agriculturally-related loans include loans to dairy farms and cash and vegetable crop farms.
The Company defines core deposits as total deposits less time deposits of $250,000 or more, brokered deposits, municipal money market deposits and reciprocal deposit relationships with municipalities. Core deposits increased by $73.2 million or 1.4% to $5.3 billion at year-end 2024 from $5.2 billion at year-end 2023.
The Company defines core deposits as total deposits less time deposits of $250,000 or more, brokered deposits, municipal money market deposits and reciprocal deposit relationships with municipalities. Core deposits increased by $255.4 million or 4.9% to $5.5 billion at year-end 2025 from $5.3 billion at year-end 2024.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K, detail changes in equity capital over prior year end. Total shareholders’ equity increased $43.5 million or 6.5% to $713.4 million at December 31, 2024, from $669.9 million at December 31, 2023.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K, detail changes in equity capital over prior year end. Total shareholders’ equity increased $224.9 million or 31.5% to $938.4 million at December 31, 2025, from $713.4 million at December 31, 2024.
The increase in net interest margin when compared to the same period prior year was mainly a result of higher yields on average interest earning assets and higher average loan balances, and was partially offset by higher average funding costs.
The increase in net interest margin when compared to the same period prior year was mainly a result of higher yields on average interest earning assets and higher average loan balances, coupled with lower average funding costs.
The Company has not had to repurchase any loans as a result of these representations and warranties. During 2024, 2023, and 2022, the Company sold residential mortgage loans totaling $40.1 million, $4.5 million, and $8.9 million, respectively, and realized net gains on these sales of $1.0 million, $96,000, and $155,000, respectively.
The Company has not had to repurchase any loans as a result of these representations and warranties. During 2025, 2024, and 2023, the Company sold residential mortgage loans totaling $85.6 million, $40.1 million, and $4.5 million, respectively, and realized net gains on these sales of $2.2 million, $1.0 million, and $96,000, respectively.
These payments are generally recorded as a reduction to principal and interest income is recorded only after principal recovery is 46 Table of Contents reasonably assured.
These payments are generally recorded as a reduction to principal and interest income is recorded only after principal recovery is reasonably assured.
Management considers loans and leases classified as Substandard, which continue to accrue interest, to be potential problem loans and leases. The Company, through its credit administration function, identified 16 commercial relationships in the loan portfolio totaling $41.2 million at December 31, 2024 that were potential problem loans.
Management considers loans and leases classified as Substandard, which continue to accrue interest, to be potential problem loans and leases. The Company, through its credit administration function, identified 12 commercial relationships in the loan portfolio totaling $5.0 million at December 31, 2025 that were potential problem loans.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company's reserve for off-balance sheet credit exposures was $1.5 million, compared to $2.3 million at December 31, 2023. Deposits and Other Liabilities Total deposits were $6.5 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $72.0 million or 1.1% compared to year-end 2023.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company's reserve for off-balance sheet credit exposures was $1.4 million, compared to $1.5 million at December 31, 2024. Deposits and Other Liabilities Total deposits were $6.9 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of $466.0 million or 7.2% compared to year-end 2024.
In addition to the $790.2 million of FHLB borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2024, the Company had utilized $200 million of availability at December 31, 2024, to collateralize municipal deposits through several standby letters of credit with the FHLB. Additional assets may also qualify as collateral for FHLB advances upon approval of the FHLB.
In addition to the $564.4 million of FHLB borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2025, the Company had utilized $225 million of availability at December 31, 2025, to collateralize municipal deposits through several standby letters of credit with the FHLB. Additional assets may also qualify as collateral for FHLB advances upon approval of the FHLB.
On July 20, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a replacement share repurchase plan (the “2023 Repurchase Plan”) under which the Company may repurchase up to 400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock over the 24 months following adoption of the plan.
The Company did not repurchase any shares under the 2023 Repurchase Plan. On July 24, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a replacement share repurchase plan (the “2025 Repurchase Plan”) under which the Company may repurchase up to 400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock over the 24 months following adoption of the plan.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." For a comparison of our operating results for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, please refer to Part II, Item 7 of the Company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 29, 2024.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." For a comparison of our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 to the year ended December 31, 2023, please refer to Part II, Item 7 of the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2025.
Provision for Credit Loss Expense The provision for credit loss expense represents management’s estimate of the expense necessary to maintain the allowance for credit losses at an appropriate level. The ratio of allowance to total loans and leases increased to 0.94% at December 31, 2024 from 0.92% at December 31, 2023.
Provision for Credit Loss Expense The provision for credit loss expense represents management’s estimate of the expense necessary to maintain the allowance for credit losses at an appropriate level. The allowance for credit losses represented 0.89% of total loans and leases at December 31, 2025, from 0.94% at December 31, 2024.
Interest income on securities, excluding dividends on FHLB stock, for the year ended December 31, 2024, was up $7.1 million or 20.6% as compared to 2023, as higher average yields more than offset lower average balances.
Interest income on securities, excluding dividends on FHLB stock, for the year ended December 31, 2025, was up $2.5 million or 6.0% as compared to 2024, as higher average yields more than offset lower average balances.
Core deposits represented 81.3% of total deposits at December 31, 2024, compared to 81.1% of total deposits at December 31, 2023. Municipal money market accounts and reciprocal deposit relationships with municipalities totaled $426.5 million at year-end 2024, which decreased 21.3% from year-end 2023.
Core deposits represented 79.5% of total deposits at December 31, 2025, compared to 81.3% of total deposits at December 31, 2024. Municipal money market accounts and reciprocal deposit relationships with municipalities totaled $404.0 million at year-end 2025, which decreased 5.3% from year-end 2024.
The increase in interest income largely reflects increases in average loan balances and average loan yields. The increase in interest expense reflects higher rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, both deposits and other borrowings, and increases in average other borrowings.
The increase in interest income largely reflects increases in average loan balances and average loan and securities yields. The decrease in interest expense reflects lower rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, both deposits and other borrowings, accompanied by lower average other borrowings.
Loans and leases were 74.2% of total assets at December 31, 2024, compared to 71.7% of total assets at December 31, 2023. Total loan balances were $6.0 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $414.0 million or 7.4% compared to the $5.6 billion reported at year-end 2023.
Loans and leases were 74.4% of total assets at December 31, 2025, compared to 74.2% of total assets at December 31, 2024. Total loan balances were $6.4 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of $426.3 million or 7.1% compared to the $6.0 billion reported at year-end 2024.
At December 31, 2024, there were specific reserves of $1.7 million, related to three commercial real estate relationships totaling $7.5 million compared to $1.1 million of specific reserves on one commercial real estate relationship totaling $7.4 million at December 31, 2023.
At December 31, 2025, there were specific reserves of $1.4 million, related to one commercial real estate relationship totaling $17.3 million and one residential real estate relationship totaling $2.4 million, compared to $1.7 million of specific reserves on three commercial real estate relationships totaling $7.5 million at December 31, 2024.
Net Interest Income Net interest income is the Company’s largest source of revenue, representing 70.6% of total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 95.3% of total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net Interest Income Net interest income is the Company’s largest source of revenue, representing 55.9% of total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025, and 70.6% of total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Through various programs at the Federal Reserve Bank, the Company has the ability to use certain unencumbered mortgage-related assets and securities to secure borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank's Discount Window. At December 31, 2024 the available borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank was $141.4 million, secured by investment securities.
Through various programs at the Federal Reserve Bank, the Company has the ability to use certain unencumbered loans and securities to secure borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank's Discount Window. At December 31, 2025 the available borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve Bank was $252.8 million, secured by commercial and mortgage-related loans.
Commercial real estate loans totaled $3.4 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $267.2 million or 8.6% compared to December 31, 2023, and represented 56.1% of total loans and leases at December 31, 2024, compared to 55.5% at December 31, 2023.
Commercial real estate loans totaled $3.7 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of $282.2 million or 8.4% compared to December 31, 2024, and represented 56.8% of total loans and leases at December 31, 2025, compared to 56.1% at December 31, 2024.
ROA and ROE adjusted to exclude the impact of realized losses on sales of investment securities ("adjusted ROA" and "adjusted ROE", which are non-GAAP financial measures), were 0.90% and 10.33% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 0.82% and 9.83% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
ROE and ROA adjusted to exclude the impact of the sale of TIA and realized losses on sales of investment securities ("adjusted ROE" and "adjusted ROA", which are non-GAAP financial measures), were 11.56% and 1.10% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 10.33% and 0.90% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The effective rates for 2024 and 2023 differed from the U.S. statutory rate of 21.0% during those periods due to the effect of tax-exempt income from loans, securities, and life insurance assets, investments in tax credits, and excess tax benefits of stock-based compensation.
The effective rates for 2025 and 2024 differed from the U.S. statutory rate of 21.0% during those periods due to the effect of state taxes, tax-exempt income from loans, securities, and life insurance assets, investments in tax credits, and compensation related adjustments.
The consumer loan portfolio includes personal installment loans, indirect automobile financing, and overdraft lines of credit. Consumer and other loans were $96.4 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $97.8 million at December 31, 2023. The lease portfolio decreased by 18.8% to $12.5 million at December 31, 2024 from $15.4 million at December 31, 2023.
The consumer loan portfolio includes personal installment loans, indirect automobile financing, and overdraft lines of credit. Consumer and other loans were $86.5 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $96.4 million at December 31, 2024. The lease portfolio decreased by 16.6% to $10.4 million at December 31, 2025 from $12.5 million at December 31, 2024.
A discussion of facts and circumstances considered by management in determining the allowance for credit losses is included herein in "Note 4 - Allowance for Credit Losses" in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, "Item 8.
A discussion of facts and circumstances considered by management in determining the allowance for credit losses is included herein in "Note 5 - Allowance for Credit Losses" in the Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Report on Form 10-K.
The Company adopted ASU 2022-02 effective January 1, 2023. This standard eliminated the previous troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") accounting model and replaced it with guidance and disclosure requirements for identifying modifications to loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.
This standard eliminated the previous troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") accounting model and replaced it with guidance and disclosure requirements for identifying modifications to loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.
The peer group data is derived from the FRB's "Bank Holding Company Performance Report", which covers banks and bank holding companies with assets between $3.0 billion and $10.0 billion as of September 30, 2024 (the most recent report available).
The peer group data presented here and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is derived from the FRB's "Bank Holding Company Performance Report", which covers banks and bank holding companies with assets between $3.0 billion and $10.0 billion as of September 30, 2025 (the most recent report available).
As of December 31, Available-for-Sale Debt Securities 2024 2023 2022 (In thousands) Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value U.S. Treasuries $ 75,141 $ 71,497 $ 114,418 $ 109,904 $ 190,170 $ 167,251 Obligations of U.S.
As of December 31, Available-for-Sale Debt Securities 2025 2024 2023 (In thousands) Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value U.S. Treasuries $ 55,492 $ 53,780 $ 75,141 $ 71,497 $ 114,418 $ 109,904 Obligations of U.S.
Residential real estate loans, including home equity loans, were $1.6 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $9.2 million or 0.6% compared to $1.6 billion at year-end 2023. Residential real estate loans comprised 26.1% of total loans and leases at December 31, 2024 compared to 27.9% at December 31, 2023.
Residential real estate loans, including home equity loans, were $1.6 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of $20.3 million or 1.3% compared to $1.6 billion at year-end 2024. Residential real estate loans comprised 24.7% of total loans and leases at December 31, 2025 compared to 26.1% at December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, the ACL was $56.5 million, an increase of $4.9 million or 9.5% from year-end 2023. The increase reflects provision for credit loss expense of $6.6 million, less net loan charge-offs of $2.5 million.
As of December 31, 2025, the ACL was $57.7 million, an increase of $1.2 million or 2.1% from year-end 2024. The increase reflects provision for credit loss expense of $11.6 million, less net loan charge-offs of $10.4 million.
Commercial and industrial loans totaled $965.6 million at December 31, 2024, which was an increase of $142.1 million or 17.3% from December 31, 2023. Commercial and industrial loans represented 16.0% of total loans at December 31, 2024 compared to 14.7% at December 31, 2023.
Commercial and industrial loans totaled $1.1 billion at December 31, 2025, which was an increase of $135.1 million or 14.0% from December 31, 2024. Commercial and industrial loans represented 17.1% of total loans at December 31, 2025 compared to 16.0% at December 31, 2024.
Holdings of FHLBNY stock and ACBB stock totaled $42.2 million and $95,000 at December 31, 2024, respectively. These securities are carried at par, which is also cost. During 2024, the FHLBNY continued to pay dividends and repurchase stock. As such, the Company has not recognized any impairment on its holdings of FHLBNY.
Holdings of FHLBNY stock and ACBB stock totaled $32.2 million and $95,000 at December 31, 2025, respectively, compared to $42.2 million and $95,000, respectively, at December 31, 2024. These securities are carried at par, which is also cost. During 2025, the FHLBNY continued to pay dividends and repurchase stock.
Government sponsored entities 736,376 636,360 819,303 720,830 805,603 686,222 U.S. corporate debt securities 2,500 2,447 2,500 2,294 2,500 2,378 Total available-for-sale debt securities $ 1,367,123 $ 1,231,532 $ 1,548,482 $ 1,416,650 $ 1,831,791 $ 1,594,967 As of December 31, Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities 2024 2023 2022 (In thousands) Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value U.
Government sponsored entities 582,741 587,632 736,376 636,360 819,303 720,830 U.S. corporate debt securities 2,500 2,447 2,500 2,447 2,500 2,294 Total available-for-sale debt securities $ 1,391,379 $ 1,382,068 $ 1,367,123 $ 1,231,532 $ 1,548,482 $ 1,416,650 As of December 31, Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities 2025 2024 2023 (In thousands) Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value U.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss decreased from $125.0 million at December 31, 2023 to $118.5 million at December 31, 2024, reflecting a $2.2 million increase in unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities due to market interest rates and $8.7 million decrease related to employee post-retirement benefit plans.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss decreased from $118.5 million at December 31, 2024 to $19.1 million at December 31, 2025, reflecting a $94.7 million increase in unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities and a $4.7 million decrease related to employee post-retirement benefit plans.
The net interest margin was 2.93% for the fourth quarter of 2024, up 14 basis points when compared to the immediate prior quarter, and up 11 basis points from 2.82% for the fourth quarter of 2023.
Net interest margin was 3.42% for the fourth quarter of 2025, up 22 basis points when compared to the immediate prior quarter, and up 49 basis points from 2.93% for the fourth quarter of 2024.
The section captioned "Financial Condition – The Allowance for Credit Losses" below has further details on the allowance for credit losses and asset quality metrics. 35 Table of Contents Noninterest Income Year ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Insurance commissions and fees $ 39,100 $ 37,351 $ 36,201 Wealth management fees 19,589 17,951 18,091 Service charges on deposit accounts 7,288 6,913 7,365 Card services income 12,057 11,488 11,024 Other income 10,061 6,511 5,925 Net gain (loss) on securities transactions 32 (69,973) (634) Total $ 88,127 $ 10,241 $ 77,972 Noninterest income of $88.1 million for the year-ended December 31, 2024 increased $77.9 million or 760.5% from 2023.
The section captioned "Financial Condition – The Allowance for Credit Losses" below has further details on the allowance for credit losses and asset quality metrics. 33 Table of Contents Noninterest Income Year ended December 31, (In thousands) 2025 2024 2023 Insurance commissions and fees $ 35,569 $ 39,100 $ 37,351 Wealth management fees 20,115 19,589 17,951 Service charges on deposit accounts 7,258 7,288 6,913 Card services income 11,502 12,057 11,488 Gain on sale of TIA 188,241 0 0 Other income 12,875 10,061 6,511 Net gain (loss) on securities transactions (78,689) 32 (69,973) Total $ 196,871 $ 88,127 $ 10,241 Noninterest income of $196.9 million for the year-ended December 31, 2025 increased $108.7 million or 123.4% from 2024.