Biggest changeAt or For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands, except per share data) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 537,424 $ 487,074 $ 443,062 Total loans 402,505 376,641 368,142 Total deposits 382,363 393,243 327,381 Total borrowings 99,397 29,462 52,322 Total stockholders' equity 49,337 60,468 58,861 Book value per share $ 8.14 $ 9.88 $ 9.72 Selected Operating Data: Interest and dividend income $ 16,610 $ 15,495 $ 15,850 Interest expense 1,747 1,235 3,174 Net interest and dividend income 14,863 14,260 12,676 Provision for loan losses — 205 480 Net interest and dividend income after provision for loan losses 14,863 14,055 12,196 Non-interest income 888 2,249 2,046 Non-interest expense 16,767 13,082 13,187 (Loss) income before income tax (benefit) expense (1,016 ) 3,222 1,055 Income tax (benefit) expense (451 ) 601 (24 ) Net (loss) income $ (565 ) $ 2,621 $ 1,079 Share Data: Average shares outstanding, basic 5,767,325 5,817,509 5,865,098 Average shares outstanding, diluted 5,767,325 5,817,509 5,865,098 Total shares outstanding 6,064,298 6,123,337 6,058,024 Basic (loss) earnings per share $ (0.10 ) $ 0.45 $ 0.18 Diluted (loss) earnings per share $ (0.10 ) $ 0.45 $ 0.18 30 At or For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets (1) (0.11 )% 0.55 % 0.24 % Return on average equity (2) (1.05 )% 4.38 % 1.85 % Interest rate spread (3) 2.86 % 2.94 % 2.65 % Net interest margin (4) 2.99 % 3.04 % 2.88 % Non-interest expenses as a percent of average assets 3.27 % 2.73 % 2.91 % Efficiency ratio (5) 106.45 % 79.24 % 89.57 % Average interest-earning assets as a percent of average interest-bearing liabilities 136.99 % 139.51 % 131.48 % Average equity as a percent of average assets (6) 10.47 % 12.48 % 12.91 % Capital Ratios (First Seacoast Bank Only): Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets) 15.53 % 17.87 % 17.92 % Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets) 14.45 % 16.63 % 16.72 % Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) 14.45 % 16.63 % 16.72 % Tier 1 Capital (to average assets) 9.20 % 9.92 % 10.59 % Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans 0.89 % 0.95 % 0.91 % Allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans 4,023.60 % 428.91 % 378.05 % Net recoveries (charge-offs) as a percent of average outstanding loans during the year — 0.01 % — Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans 0.02 % 0.22 % 0.24 % Non-performing loans as a percent of total assets 0.02 % 0.17 % 0.20 % Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets 0.02 % 0.17 % 0.20 % Other Data: Number of offices 5 5 5 Number of full-time equivalent employees 80 81 78 (1) Represents net income divided by average total assets.
Biggest changeAt or For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (In thousands, except per share data) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 571,035 $ 537,424 $ 487,074 Total loans 430,031 402,505 376,641 Total deposits 404,798 382,363 393,243 Total borrowings 93,007 99,397 29,462 Total stockholders' equity 66,618 49,337 60,468 Book value per share (1) $ 13.12 $ 9.73 $ 11.81 Selected Operating Data: Interest and dividend income $ 20,590 $ 16,610 $ 15,495 Interest expense 9,080 1,747 1,235 Net interest and dividend income 11,510 14,863 14,260 Provision for credit losses 188 — 205 Net interest and dividend income after provision for credit losses 11,322 14,863 14,055 Non-interest (loss) income (2,007 ) 888 2,249 Non-interest expense 16,027 16,767 13,082 (Loss) income before income tax expense (benefit) (6,712 ) (1,016 ) 3,222 Income tax expense (benefit) 3,944 (451 ) 601 Net (loss) income $ (10,656 ) $ (565 ) $ 2,621 Share Data (1) : Average shares outstanding, basic 4,650,916 4,820,330 4,862,274 Average shares outstanding, diluted 4,650,916 4,820,330 4,862,274 Total shares outstanding 5,077,164 5,068,637 5,117,982 Basic (loss) earnings per share $ (2.29 ) $ (0.12 ) $ 0.54 Diluted (loss) earnings per share $ (2.29 ) $ (0.12 ) $ 0.54 (1) Adjusted for conversion of the former First Seacoast Bancorp, MHC. 32 At or For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Performance Ratios: Return on average assets (1) (1.93 )% (0.11 )% 0.55 % Return on average equity (2) (15.10 )% (1.05 )% 4.38 % Interest rate spread (3) 1.59 % 2.86 % 2.94 % Net interest margin (4) 2.16 % 2.99 % 3.04 % Non-interest expenses as a percent of average assets 2.91 % 3.27 % 2.73 % Efficiency ratio (5) 168.65 % 106.45 % 79.24 % Average interest-earning assets as a percent of average interest-bearing liabilities 133.23 % 136.99 % 139.51 % Average equity as a percent of average assets (6) 12.81 % 10.47 % 12.48 % Capital Ratios (First Seacoast Bank Only): Total Capital (to risk-weighted assets) 15.32 % 15.53 % 17.87 % Tier 1 Capital (to risk-weighted assets) 14.27 % 14.45 % 16.63 % Common Equity Tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) 14.27 % 14.45 % 16.63 % Tier 1 Capital (to average assets) 9.19 % 9.20 % 9.92 % Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percent of total loans 0.79 % 0.89 % 0.95 % Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percent of non-performing loans 2,404.26 % 4,023.60 % 428.91 % Net recoveries as a percent of average outstanding loans during the year — — 0.01 % Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans 0.03 % 0.02 % 0.22 % Non-performing loans as a percent of total assets 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.17 % Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets 0.02 % 0.02 % 0.17 % Other Data: Number of offices 5 5 5 Number of full-time equivalent employees 76 80 81 (1) Represents net loss divided by average total assets.
No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans are included in the computation of average balances only. The yields set forth below include the effect of net deferred fee income, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.
No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans are included in the computation of average balances only. The yields set forth below include the effect of net deferred fee expense, discounts and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense.
These techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. 33 Certain of the Company's financial assets are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis.
These techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. Certain of the Company's financial assets are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis.
Management determines that a loan is impaired or non-performing when it is probable at least a portion of the loan will not be collected in accordance with the original terms due to a deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower or the value of the underlying collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent.
Management determines that a loan is non-performing when it is probable at least a portion of the loan will not be collected in accordance with the original terms due to a deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower or the value of the underlying collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
These fair value measurements are significantly impacted by changes in market interest rates and current economic conditions as compared to the coupon rates for the derivatives. We obtain a monthly interest rate volatility report to monitor the volatility of our derivatives portfolio.
These fair value measurements are significantly impacted by changes in market interest rates and current economic conditions as compared to 36 the coupon rates for the derivatives. We obtain a monthly interest rate volatility report to monitor the volatility of our derivatives portfolio.
In recent years, we have sought to supplement these originations by focusing on originating higher yielding commercial real estate loans (including owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied commercial real estate and multi-family real estate loans), construction loans, commercial and industrial loans and home equity loans and lines of credit.
In recent years, we have sought to supplement these originations by focusing on originating higher 33 yielding commercial real estate loans (including owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied commercial real estate and multi-family real estate loans), construction loans, commercial and industrial loans and home equity loans and lines of credit.
(2) Represents net income divided by average equity. (3) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities. (4) Represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. (5) Represents non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest and dividend income and non-interest income.
(2) Represents net loss divided by average equity. (3) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities. (4) Represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. (5) Represents non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest and dividend income and non-interest income.
Factors such as inflation, recession, and instability in financial markets, among other factors beyond our control, may affect interest rates. 41 In a rising interest rate environment, we would expect that the rates on our deposits and borrowings would reprice upwards faster than the rates on our long-term loans and investments, which would be expected to compress our interest rate spread and have a negative effect on our profitability.
Factors such as inflation, recession, and instability in financial markets, among other factors beyond our control, may affect interest rates. 43 In a rising interest rate environment, we would expect that the rates on our deposits and borrowings would reprice upwards faster than the rates on our long-term loans and investments, which would be expected to compress our interest rate spread and have a negative effect on our profitability.
Under these circumstances, we are subject to reinvestment risk as we may have to redeploy such loan or securities proceeds into lower-yielding assets, which might also negatively impact our income. If interest rates rise, we expect that our economic value of equity would decrease.
Under these circumstances, we are subject to reinvestment risk as we may have to redeploy such loan or securities proceeds into lower-yielding assets, which might also negatively impact our income. If interest rates rise, we expect that our economic value of equity will decrease.
The reported amount of this component may be impacted by portfolio growth trends and concentrations, levels and trends of delinquencies and local and national economic trends and conditions. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. Generally, our impaired loans are collateral-dependent and impairment is measured through the collateral method.
The reported amount of this component may be impacted by portfolio growth trends and concentrations, levels and trends of delinquencies and local and National economic trends and conditions. The allocated component related to loans that are classified as impaired. Generally, our impaired loans are collateral-dependent and impairment is measured through the collateral method.
We consider our primary lending market area to be Strafford and Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire and York County in southern Maine. 29 Selected Financial Data The following tables set forth selected historical financial and other data for the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.
We consider our primary lending market area to be Strafford and Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire and York County in southern Maine. 31 Selected Financial Data The following tables set forth selected historical financial and other data for the Company at the dates and for the periods indicated.
At December 31, 2022 and 2021, fair values of loans are estimated on an exit price basis incorporating discounts for credit, liquidity and marketability factors. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, these factors have not materially impacted the estimated fair values of loans as compared to their carrying amounts.
At December 31, 2023 and 2022, fair values of loans are estimated on an exit price basis incorporating discounts for credit, liquidity and marketability factors. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, these factors have not materially impacted the estimated fair values of loans as compared to their carrying amounts.
Emerging Growth Company Status Under the JOBS Act, a company with total annual gross revenues of less than $1.07 billion (adjusted for inflation) during its most recently completed fiscal year qualifies as an “emerging growth company.” The Company qualifies as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act.
Emerging Growth Company Status Under the JOBS Act, a company with total annual gross revenues of less than $1.235 billion (adjusted for inflation) during its most recently completed fiscal year qualifies as an “emerging growth company.” The Company qualifies as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act.
We have been successful in maintaining strong asset quality in recent years. Our ratio of non-performing assets as a percent of total assets was 0.02%, 0.17% and 0.20%, at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We attribute this historical credit quality to a conservative credit culture and an effective credit risk management environment.
We have been successful in maintaining strong asset quality in recent years. Our ratio of non-performing assets as a percent of total assets was 0.02%, 0.02% and 0.17%, at December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We attribute this historical credit quality to a conservative credit culture and an effective credit risk management environment.
Accordingly, although the table provides an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our NPV and will differ from actual results. Economic Value of Equity.
Accordingly, although the table provides an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our NPV and will differ from actual results.
Non-performing Assets. Non-performing assets include loans that are 90 or more days past due or on non-accrual status, including TDRs on non-accrual status, and real estate and other loan collateral acquired through foreclosure and repossession.
Non-performing Assets. Non-performing assets include loans that are 90 or more days past due or on non-accrual status and real estate and other loan collateral acquired through foreclosure and repossession.
The information at and for the year ended December 31, 2020 is derived in part from audited consolidated financial statements that are not included in this annual report.
The information at and for the year ended December 31, 2021 is derived in part from audited consolidated financial statements that are not included in this annual report.
At the same date, our analysis estimated that, in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, the Bank would experience a 10.2% increase in the economic value of equity. Any substantial, unexpected, prolonged change in market interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.
At the same date, our analysis estimated that, in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point decrease in interest rates, the Bank would experience a 11.3% increase in the economic value of equity. Any substantial, unexpected, prolonged change in market interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.
Net cash used by investing activities, which consists primarily of disbursements for loan originations and loan purchases and the purchase of securities available-for-sale, offset by principal collections on loans, proceeds from sales, maturities and principal payments received on securities available-for-sale, was $58.1 million and $43.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Net cash used by investing activities, which consists primarily of disbursements for loan originations and loan purchases and the purchase of securities available-for-sale, offset by principal collections on loans, proceeds from sales, maturities and principal payments received on securities available-for-sale, was $39.5 million and $58.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
We currently calculate NPV under the assumptions that interest rates increase 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points from current market rates and that interest rates decrease 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points from current market rates. 40 The following table presents the estimated changes in our net portfolio value that would result from changes in market interest rates as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.
We currently calculate NPV under the assumptions that interest rates increase 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points from current market rates and that interest rates decrease 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points from current market rates. 42 The following table presents the estimated changes in our net portfolio value that would result from changes in market interest rates as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.
We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. We have no material commitments for capital expenditures as of December 31, 2022. Our current strategy is to increase core deposits and utilize FHLB advances and brokered deposits to fund loan growth.
We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. We have no material commitments for capital expenditures as of December 31, 2023. Our current strategy is to increase core deposits and utilize FHLB and FRB advances, as well as brokered deposits, to fund loan growth.
This may include certain impaired loans reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral. The Company has no non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis.
This may include certain individually evaluated loans reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral. The Company has no non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis.
Additionally, at December 31, 2022, we had an overnight line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank for up to $3.0 million and unsecured Fed Funds borrowing lines of credit with two correspondent banks for up to $5.0 million. At December 31, 2022, there were no outstanding balances under any of these additional credit facilities.
Additionally, at December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had an overnight line of credit with the FHLB for up to $3.0 million and unsecured Fed Funds borrowing lines of credit with two correspondent banks for up to $5.0 million. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no outstanding balances under any of these additional credit facilities.
Our allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans decreased from 0.95% at December 31, 2021 to 0.89% at December 31, 2022, which primarily reflects the impact of our consideration of the current economic conditions that affect the qualitative factors used in the determination of the allowance for loan losses as they have evolved over these periods from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to inflationary pressures and geopolitical concerns, among other considerations.
Our ALL as a percent of total loans decreased from 0.95% at December 31, 2021 to 0.89% at December 31, 2022, which primarily reflected the impact of our consideration of the then current economic conditions that affect the qualitative factors used in the determination of the ALL as they have evolved over these periods from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to inflationary pressures and geopolitical concerns, among other considerations.
The following information is only a summary and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto beginning on page 42 of this annual report. The information at and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is derived in part from the audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
The following information is only a summary and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto of this annual report. The information at and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is derived in part from the audited consolidated financial statements included in this annual report.
(4) Net deferred fee (expense) income included in loan interest totaled $(194,000) and $587,000 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 39 Rate/Volume Analysis The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated.
(4) Net deferred fee expense included in loan interest totaled $374,000 and $194,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. 41 Rate/Volume Analysis The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated.
The weighted average rate of borrowings increased to 1.64% for the year ended December 31, 2022 from 1.57% for the year ended December 31, 2021 due primarily to an increase in market interest rates. Net Interest and Dividend Income.
The weighted average rate of borrowings increased to 4.70% for the year ended December 31, 2023 from 1.64% for the year ended December 31, 2022 due primarily to an increase in market interest rates. Net Interest and Dividend Income.
Accordingly, our consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards. 34 A company loses emerging growth company status on the earlier of: (i) the last day of the fiscal year of the company during which it had total annual gross revenues of $1.07 billion or more (adjusted for inflation); (ii) the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common equity securities of the company pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 (which will be December 31, 2024 for the Company); (iii) the date on which such company has, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt; or (iv) the date on which such company is deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under Securities and Exchange Commission regulations (generally, at least $700 million of voting and non-voting equity held by non-affiliates).
A company loses emerging growth company status on the earlier of: (i) the last day of the fiscal year of the company during which it had total annual gross revenues of $1.235 billion or more (adjusted for inflation); (ii) the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common equity securities of the company pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 (which will be December 31, 2024 for the Company); (iii) the date on which such company has, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt; or (iv) the date on which such company is deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under Securities and Exchange Commission regulations (generally, at least $700 million of voting and non-voting equity held by non-affiliates).
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the portfolios of purchased loans had outstanding principal balances of $30.5 million and $29.7 million, respectively, and were performing in accordance with their original repayment terms.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the portfolios of purchased loans had outstanding principal balances of $33.3 million and $30.5, respectively, and were performing in accordance with their original repayment terms.
Core deposits (which we define as all deposits except for time deposits), particularly non-interest-bearing demand deposits, represent a low-cost, stable source of funds. Core deposits were 83.9% of our total deposits at December 31, 2022. We also rely on higher cost Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings as a supplemental funding source.
Core deposits (which we define as all deposits except for time deposits), particularly non-interest-bearing demand deposits, represent a low-cost, stable source of funds. Core deposits were 77.5% of our total deposits at December 31, 2023. We also rely on higher cost Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank borrowings as supplemental funding sources.
At December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (i.e., where there is evidence of impairment).
At December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances.
We believe the following estimates are both important to the presentation of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations and require subjective or complex judgments and, therefore, we consider the accounting policies and estimates discussed below to be critical.
We believe the calculation of the ACL and the measurement of the fair value of financial instruments are both important to the presentation of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations and require subjective or complex judgments and, therefore, we consider the accounting policies and estimates discussed below to be critical.
The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $4.7 million, or 1.6%, to $297.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $292.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily as a result of an increase in the average balance of NOW and demand and savings deposits offset by a decrease in the average balances of money market and time deposits.
The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $22.2 million, or 7.5%, to $319.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $297.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily as a result of an increase in the average balance of money market, savings and time deposits offset by a decrease in the average balances of NOW and demand deposits.
When a loan is determined to be impaired, the measurement of the loan in the allowance for loan losses is based on present value of expected future cash flows, except that all collateral-dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral.
When a loan is determined to be non-performing, the measurement of the loan in the ACL on loans is based on present value of expected future cash flows, except that all collateral-dependent loans are measured for non-performance based on the fair value of the collateral.
We have no current plans or intentions regarding any such expansion plans. These strategies are unchanged from disclosed business strategies in previous annual reports. We intend to continue to pursue these business strategies, subject to changes necessitated by future market conditions, regulatory restrictions and other factors. COVID-19 has impacted economic conditions, customer behaviors, credit and asset quality and liquidity.
We have no current plans or intentions regarding any such expansion plans. These strategies are unchanged from disclosed business strategies in previous annual reports. We intend to continue to pursue these business strategies, subject to changes necessitated by future market conditions, regulatory restrictions and other factors.
The effective tax rate was (44.4)% and 18.7% for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Loss before income tax benefit was $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to $3.2 million of income before income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The effective tax rate was 58.8% and (44.4)% for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Loss before income tax expense (benefit) was $6.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 Total Assets. Total assets were $537.4 million as of December 31, 2022, an increase of $50.3 million, or 10.3%, when compared to total assets of $487.1 million at December 31, 2021. The increase was due primarily to an increase in securities available-for-sale and net loans.
Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 Total Assets. Total assets were $571.0 million as of December 31, 2023, an increase of $33.6 million, or 6.3%, when compared to total assets of $537.4 million at December 31, 2022. The increase was due primarily to increases in securities available-for-sale and net loans.
Management is not aware of any conditions or events that would change First Seacoast Bank’s categorization as well-capitalized. 42 Recent Accounting Developments For a discussion of the impact of recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 3 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements of this annual report.
See Note 17 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements of this annual report. Management is not aware of any conditions or events that would change First Seacoast Bank’s categorization as well-capitalized.
Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in the above interest rate risk measurements. Modeling changes require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates.
Modeling changes require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates.
Deposits decreased $10.9 million, or 2.8%, to $382.4 million at December 31, 2022 from $393.2 million at December 31, 2021 primarily as a result of a decrease in core deposits offset by an increase in time deposits.
Deposits increased $22.4 million, or 5.9%, to $404.8 million at December 31, 2023 from $382.4 million at December 31, 2022 primarily as a result of an increase in time deposits, offset by a decrease in core deposits.
The decrease in core deposits was due to a $5.9 million, or 5.9%, decrease in non-interest bearing accounts, a decrease in money market deposits of $10.4 million, or 14.6%, and a decrease in savings deposits of $2.4 million, or 4.2%, partially offset by a $4.4 million, or 4.1%, increase in NOW accounts and demand deposits.
The decrease in core deposits was due to a $26.9 million, or 29.0%, decrease in non-interest bearing accounts and a decrease in NOW accounts and demand deposits of $14.5 million, or 13.0%, offset by an increase in money market deposits of $24.4 million, or 40.1%, and an increase in savings deposits of $9.9 million, or 18.0%.
The increase in marketing during the year ended December 31, 2022 included a $150,000 donation to the First Seacoast Community Foundation, Inc. Income Taxes. Income tax benefit was $451,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to an income tax expense of $601,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Included in marketing for the year ended December 31, 2022 was a one-time $150,000 donation to the First Seacoast Community Foundation, Inc. Income Taxes. Income tax expense (benefit) increased $4.4 million to a $3.9 million income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to an income tax benefit of $451,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
This increase was due to a $28.6 million, or 6.1%, increase in the balance of average interest-earning assets, consisting primarily of increases in the average balances of loans and debt securities, offset by an increase of $27.1 million, or 8.1%, in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities, consisting primarily of an increase in the average balance of borrowings, during the year ended December 31, 2022.
This decrease was due to an increase of $37.1 million, or 10.2%, in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities, consisting primarily of an increase in the average balance of borrowings and time deposits, during the year ended December 31, 2023 offset by a $35.8 million, or 7.2%, increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets, consisting primarily of increases in the average balances of loans and non-taxable debt securities.
Our deposits are generated primarily from residents within our primary market area. We offer a selection of deposit accounts, including non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts and time deposits, for both individuals and businesses.
We offer a selection of deposit accounts, including non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts and time deposits, for both individuals and businesses.
At December 31, 2022, our ratio of net loans to deposits was 104.3% and our Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings totaled $99.4 million. We continue to focus on expanding core deposits by leveraging our business development officers and commercial lending and retail relationships. • Grow organically and through opportunistic acquisitions or de novo branching.
At December 31, 2023, our ratio of net loans to deposits was 105.4% and our borrowings from these supplemental funding sources totaled $93.0 million. We continue to focus on expanding core deposits by leveraging our business development officers and commercial lending and retail relationships. • Grow organically and through opportunistic acquisitions or de novo branching.
Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for at least six consecutive months and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt. 36 Non-performing loans were $89,000, or 0.02% of total loans, at December 31, 2022, compared to $837,000, or 0.22% of total loans, at December 31, 2021.
Generally, loans are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for at least six consecutive months and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt.
The Bank’s economic value of equity analysis as of December 31, 2022 estimated that, in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point increase in interest rates, the Bank would experience a 16.7% decrease in economic value of equity.
The Bank’s economic value of equity analysis as of December 31, 2023 estimated that, in the event of an instantaneous 200 basis point increase in interest rates, the Bank would experience a 21.5% decrease in economic value of equity which was above the policy limit of 20%.
The allowance for loan losses consists of general, allocated and unallocated components. The general component is based primarily on our average historical loss rates for the preceding three years adjusted for qualitative factors stratified by our loan segments.
Prior to the adoption of the new accounting standard for credit losses, the ALL consisted of general, allocated and unallocated components. The general component was based primarily on our average historical loss rates for the preceding three years adjusted for qualitative factors stratified by our loan segments.
Net cash provided by financing activities, consisting primarily of activity in deposit accounts, Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank advances, was $58.7 million and $41.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis.
Net cash provided by financing activities, consisting primarily of proceeds from the sale of common stock, activity in deposit accounts, FHLB and FRB advances, was $39.2 million and $58.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position daily.
Non-interest income decreased $1.4 million, or 60.5%, to $888,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Non-interest income decreased $2.9 million, or 326.0%, to $(2.0) million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $888,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The amount of dividends that the Bank may declare and pay to the Company is governed by applicable bank regulations. At December 31, 2022, First Seacoast Bancorp (a federal corporation) (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $9.3 million.
The amount of dividends that the Bank may declare and pay to the Company is governed by applicable bank regulations. At December 31, 2023, the Company (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $20.4 million. At December 31, 2023, First Seacoast Bank exceeded all of its regulatory capital requirements.
Net interest and dividend income increased $603,000, or 4.2%, to $14.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $14.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Net interest and dividend income decreased $3.4 million, or 22.6%, to $11.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $14.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
When the measurement of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the impairment is recorded through the allowance for loan losses. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the collateral values of collateral-dependent impaired loans was sufficient and no impairment charge was necessary.
When the measurement of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the impairment is recorded through the ALL. At December 31, 2022, the collateral values of collateral-dependent impaired loans was sufficient and no impairment charge was necessary. The unallocated component was maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses.
Cash and Due From Banks. Cash and due from banks increased $1.7 million, or 24.3%, to $8.3 million at December 31, 2022 from $6.6 million at December 31, 2021.
Cash and Due From Banks. Cash and due from banks decreased $2.2 million, or 26.4%, to $6.1 million at December 31, 2023 from $8.3 million at December 31, 2022.
Net interest margin decreased to 2.99% for the year ended December 31, 2022 from 3.04% for the year ended December 31, 2021 due primarily to an increase in the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities offset partially by an increase in the weighted average yield on debt securities. Provision for Loan Losses.
Net interest margin decreased to 2.16% for the year ended December 31, 2023 from 2.99% for the year ended December 31, 2022 due primarily to an increase in the average rate of borrowings and interest-bearing deposits offset by an increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets. Provision for Credit Losses.
We also continue to sell selected, conforming 15-year and 30-year fixed rate mortgage loans to the secondary market on a servicing retained basis, providing us a recurring source of revenue from loan servicing income and gains on the sale of such loans. 35 Our allowance for loan losses was $3.6 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021.
We also continue to consider selling selected, conforming 15-year and 30-year fixed rate mortgage loans to the secondary market on a servicing retained basis as market conditions allow, providing us a recurring source of revenue from loan servicing income and gains on the sale of such loans.
The increase in salaries and benefits during the year ended December 31, 2022 was due primarily to a $1.5 million charge to withdraw from the Pentegra DB Plan, to filling certain open positions and associated recruitment fees, normal salary increases and the recognition of previously unearned compensation associated with the restricted stock awards granted in 2021.
The decrease in salaries and benefits during the year ended December 31, 2023 was due primarily to a non-recurring $1.5 million charge incurred in 2022 to withdraw from the Pentegra DB Plan offset by the recognition of previously unearned compensation associated with restricted stock awards granted in 2021 and compensation expense associated with incentive and non-statutory stock options granted in May 2023.
The weighted average yield on interest-earning assets increased 3 basis points to 3.34% for the year ended December 31, 2022 from 3.31% for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Average interest-earning assets increased $35.8 million, or 7.2%, to $532.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $497.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The weighted average yield on interest-earning assets increased 52 basis points to 3.86% for the year ended December 31, 2023 from 3.34% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Total interest expense increased $512,000, or 41.5%, to $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Interest expense on deposits increased $97,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
Total interest expense increased $7.3 million, or 419.8%, to $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Interest expense on deposits increased $4.7 million, or 666.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Core deposits (defined as all deposits other than time deposits) decreased $14.3 million, or 4.3%, to $320.6 million at December 31, 2022 from $334.9 million at December 31, 2021.
Core deposits (defined as all deposits other than time deposits) decreased $7.1 million, or 2.2%, to $313.5 million at December 31, 2023 from $320.6 million at December 31, 2022.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 Net Income. Net loss was $565,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to net income of $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of $3.2 million, or 121.6%.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 Net Loss. Net loss was $10.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net loss of $565,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of $10.1 million.
Net deferred loan costs increased $799,000, or 48.4%, to $2.4 million at December 31, 2022 from $1.7 million at December 31, 2021 due primarily to the increase in deferred costs on one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, consumer loans and commercial loan fees and costs.
Net deferred loan costs increased $183,000, or 7.5%, to $2.6 million at December 31, 2023 from $2.4 million at December 31, 2022 due primarily to the increase in deferred costs on consumer loans.
Commercial and industrial loans decreased $2.8 million, or 10.4%, to $24.1 million at December 31, 2022 from $26.9 million at December 31, 2021. Home equity loans and lines of credit increased $3.2 million, or 46.3%, to $10.2 million at December 31, 2022 from $6.9 million at December 31, 2021.
Home equity loans and lines of credit increased $3.9 million, or 38.7%, to $14.1 million at December 31, 2023 from $10.2 million at December 31, 2022. Multi-family real estate loans decreased $604,000, or 7.4%, to $7.6 million at December 31, 2023 from $8.2 million at December 31, 2022.
Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, resulting in a change that could have a material impact on the carrying value of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations. Our critical accounting policies involve the calculation of the allowance for loan losses and the measurement of the fair value of financial instruments.
Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, resulting in a change that could have a material impact on the carrying value of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations. As noted above, effective January 1, 2023, the Company adopted the new accounting standard for credit losses.
The extended transition period is generally one year, although it may vary for any particular accounting pronouncement. We have opted to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period.
The extended transition period is generally one year, although it may vary for any particular accounting pronouncement. We have opted to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Accordingly, our consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.
The decrease was related primarily to a $3.7 million, or 28.2%, increase in non-interest expense and a $1.4 million, or 60.5%, decrease in non-interest income offset by a $808,000, or 5.7%, increase in net interest and dividend income after provision for loan losses and a $1.1 million decrease in provision for income taxes during the year ended December 31, 2022.
This increase was due to a $3.5 million, or 23.8%, decrease in net interest and dividend income after provision for credit losses, a $2.9 million, or 326.0%, decrease in non-interest income and a $4.4 million increase in income tax expense, offset by a $740,000, or 4.4%, decrease in non-interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2023.
We believe our name change to “First Seacoast Bank” in 2019 enhanced our brand and market visibility and associates us by name with the market area and communities we serve.
(6) Represents average equity divided by average total assets. Business Strategy We believe we enjoy a strong, positive reputation among our customers and in our market area. We believe our name change to “First Seacoast Bank” in 2019 enhanced our brand and market visibility and associates us by name with the market area and communities we serve.
While we are committed to the business strategies noted above, we recognize the challenges and uncertainties of the current environment and plan to execute these strategies as market conditions allow. 32 Critical Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles used in the United States of America.
Critical Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles used in the United States of America.
The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities; investing activities and financing activities. Net cash provided by operating activities was $973,000 and $2.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. 44 Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities; investing activities and financing activities.
The decrease in the effective tax rate for 2022 as compared to 2021 was primarily due to the loss before income tax benefit and the amount of non-taxable income as a percentage of loss before income tax benefit in the current year as compared to the prior year offset in part by an increase in the valuation allowance. 38 Average Balance Sheets The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs and certain other information at the date and for the years indicated.
The increase in the effective tax rate for 2023 as compared to 2022 was due primarily to the establishment of a 100% valuation allowance for all deferred tax assets. 40 Average Balance Sheets The following tables set forth average balance sheets, average yields and costs and certain other information at the date and for the years indicated.
The average balance of borrowings increased $22.7 million, or 55.1%, to $63.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $41.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The average balance of borrowings increased $14.9 million, or 23.3%, to $78.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $63.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The weighted average rate of interest-bearing deposits increased to 0.23% for the year ended December 31, 2022 from 0.20% for the year ended December 31, 2021 due primarily to an increase in market interest rates. Interest expense on borrowings consists of interest on advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank.
The weighted average rate of interest-bearing deposits increased to 1.67% for the year ended December 31, 2023 from 0.23% for the year ended December 31, 2022 due primarily to an increase in market interest rates and to respond to deposit pricing by competitors.
As of December 31, 2022: Net Portfolio Value ("NPV") NPV as Percent of Portfolio Value of Assets Basis Point ("bp") Change in Interest Rates Dollar Amount Dollar Change Percent Change NPV Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) 400 bp $ 64,978 $ (31,915 ) (32.9 )% 15.3 % $ (401 ) 300 bp 72,904 (23,989 ) (24.8 ) 16.4 (284 ) 200 bp 80,715 (16,178 ) (16.7 ) 17.5 (180 ) 100 bp 89,144 (7,749 ) (8.0 ) 18.5 (78 ) 0 96,893 — — 19.3 — (100) bp 102,856 5,963 6.2 19.6 37 (200) bp 106,776 9,883 10.2 19.6 35 (300) bp 107,095 10,202 10.5 19.0 (29 ) (400) bp 99,984 3,091 3.2 17.3 (199 ) As of December 31, 2021: Net Portfolio Value ("NPV") NPV as Percent of Portfolio Value of Assets Basis Point ("bp") Change in Interest Rates Dollar Amount Dollar Change Percent Change NPV Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) 400 bp $ 46,403 $ (9,528 ) (17.0 )% 11.2 % $ (23 ) 300 bp 49,878 (6,053 ) (10.8 ) 11.6 12 200 bp 53,103 (2,828 ) (5.1 ) 11.8 35 100 bp 55,794 (137 ) (0.2 ) 11.9 43 0 55,931 — — 11.4 — (100) bp 47,729 (8,202 ) (14.7 ) 9.5 (195 ) The percent change to NPV in the -100 bp change in interest rates scenario was -14.7% at December 31, 2021 versus a policy limit of -10.0%.
As of December 31, 2023: Net Portfolio Value ("NPV") NPV as Percent of Portfolio Value of Assets Basis Point ("bp") Change in Interest Rates Dollar Amount Dollar Change Percent Change NPV Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) 400 bp $ 38,063 $ (29,082 ) (43.3 )% 8.4 % $ (434 ) 300 bp 45,307 (21,838 ) (32.5 ) 9.6 (310 ) 200 bp 52,710 (14,435 ) (21.5 ) 10.8 (194 ) 100 bp 60,749 (6,396 ) (9.5 ) 11.9 (78 ) 0 67,145 — — 12.7 — (100) bp 72,043 4,898 7.3 13.2 45 (200) bp 74,730 7,585 11.3 13.2 49 (300) bp 74,371 7,226 10.8 12.7 4 (400) bp 67,366 221 0.3 11.3 (141 ) As of December 31, 2022: Net Portfolio Value ("NPV") NPV as Percent of Portfolio Value of Assets Basis Point ("bp") Change in Interest Rates Dollar Amount Dollar Change Percent Change NPV Ratio Change (Dollars in thousands) 400 bp $ 64,978 $ (31,915 ) (32.9 )% 15.3 % $ (401 ) 300 bp 72,904 (23,989 ) (24.8 ) 16.4 (284 ) 200 bp 80,715 (16,178 ) (16.7 ) 17.5 (180 ) 100 bp 89,144 (7,749 ) (8.0 ) 18.5 (78 ) 0 96,893 — — 19.3 — (100) bp 102,856 5,963 6.2 19.6 37 (200) bp 106,776 9,883 10.2 19.6 35 (300) bp 107,095 10,202 10.5 19.0 (29 ) (400) bp 99,984 3,091 3.2 17.3 (199 ) Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in the above interest rate risk measurements.
At December 31, 2022, non-performing loans consist primarily of a residential mortgage loan to a deceased borrower which had an outstanding balance of $84,000. The property has an estimated market value of $420,000.
At December 31, 2022, non-performing loans consisted primarily of a residential mortgage loan to a deceased borrower which had an outstanding balance of $84,000. The property was sold in April 2023 and the outstanding loan balance was paid in full. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had no foreclosed assets.
Interest expense on borrowings increased $397,000, or 61.2%, to $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $649,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to an increase in the average balance of borrowings and market interest rates partially offset by the retirement of $20.0 million of long-term borrowings from the FHLB in advance of their scheduled maturities in late 2021.
Interest expense on borrowings increased $2.7 million, or 254.6%, to $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily due to an increase in the average balance of borrowings and an increase in market interest rates.
The weighted average yield for all other interest-earning assets increased to 2.25% for the year ended December 31, 2022 from 1.42% for the year ended December 31, 2021 due primarily to the investment in higher-yielding taxable and non-taxable debt securities. Interest Expense.
The weighted 39 average yield for all other interest-earning assets increased to 3.12% for the year ended December 31, 2023 from 2.25% for the year ended December 31, 2022 due primarily to an increase in market interest rates. Interest Expense.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 2021 Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans (4) $ 385,202 $ 14,092 3.66 % $ 372,385 $ 14,129 3.79 % Taxable debt securities 52,736 995 1.89 % 29,629 375 1.27 % Non-taxable debt securities 49,782 1,316 2.64 % 38,744 895 2.31 % Interest-bearing deposits with other banks 6,571 89 1.35 % 25,681 73 0.28 % Federal Home Loan Bank stock 2,733 118 4.32 % 1,962 23 1.17 % Total interest-earning assets 497,024 16,610 3.34 % 468,401 15,495 3.31 % Non-interest-earning assets 15,832 11,432 Total assets $ 512,856 $ 479,833 Interest-bearing liabilities: NOW and demand deposits $ 112,504 $ 139 0.12 % $ 105,940 $ 126 0.12 % Money market deposits 66,936 151 0.23 % 73,810 105 0.14 % Savings deposits 62,471 82 0.13 % 54,626 32 0.06 % Time deposits 55,129 311 0.56 % 57,988 323 0.56 % Total interest-bearing deposits 297,040 683 0.23 % 292,364 586 0.20 % Borrowings 63,916 1,046 1.64 % 41,220 649 1.57 % Other 1,864 18 0.97 % 2,169 — — Total interest-bearing liabilities 362,820 1,747 0.48 % 335,753 1,235 0.37 % Non-interest-bearing deposits 92,576 80,295 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 3,782 3,898 Total liabilities 459,178 419,946 Total equity 53,678 59,887 Total liabilities and equity $ 512,856 $ 479,833 Net interest income $ 14,863 $ 14,260 Net interest rate spread (1) 2.86 % 2.94 % Net interest-earning assets (2) $ 134,204 $ 132,648 Net interest margin (3) 2.99 % 3.04 % Average interest-earning assets as a percent of interest-bearing liabilities 136.99 % 139.51 % (1) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities.
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate Average Outstanding Balance Interest Average Yield/Rate (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans (4) $ 414,601 $ 16,896 4.08 % $ 385,202 $ 14,092 3.66 % Taxable debt securities 52,622 1,521 2.89 % 52,736 995 1.89 % Non-taxable debt securities 56,928 1,735 3.05 % 49,782 1,316 2.64 % Interest-bearing deposits with other banks 5,872 201 3.42 % 6,571 89 1.35 % Federal Home Loan Bank stock 2,820 237 8.40 % 2,733 118 4.32 % Total interest-earning assets 532,843 20,590 3.86 % 497,024 16,610 3.34 % Non-interest-earning assets 18,485 15,832 Total assets $ 551,328 $ 512,856 Interest-bearing liabilities: NOW and demand deposits $ 101,947 $ 402 0.39 % $ 112,504 $ 139 0.12 % Money market deposits 74,045 1,830 2.47 % 66,936 151 0.23 % Savings deposits 65,802 1,004 1.53 % 62,471 82 0.13 % Time deposits 77,406 2,095 2.71 % 55,129 311 0.56 % Total interest-bearing deposits 319,200 5,331 1.67 % 297,040 683 0.23 % Borrowings 78,839 3,709 4.70 % 63,916 1,046 1.64 % Other 1,894 40 2.13 % 1,864 18 0.97 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 399,933 9,080 2.27 % 362,820 1,747 0.48 % Non-interest-bearing deposits 76,533 92,576 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 4,299 3,782 Total liabilities 480,765 459,178 Total equity 70,563 53,678 Total liabilities and equity $ 551,328 $ 512,856 Net interest income $ 11,510 $ 14,863 Net interest rate spread (1) 1.59 % 2.86 % Net interest-earning assets (2) $ 132,910 $ 134,204 Net interest margin (3) 2.16 % 2.99 % Average interest-earning assets as a percent of interest-bearing liabilities 133.23 % 136.99 % (1) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of interest-bearing liabilities.
Based upon management’s analysis of the allowance for loan losses, no provision for loan losses was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $205,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021. 37 Non-Interest Income.
Based upon management’s analysis of the ACL, a $188,000 provision for credit losses expense was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $-0- for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Liquidity is primarily needed to meet the borrowing and deposit withdrawal requirements of our customers and to fund current and planned expenditures. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities, proceeds from the sale of loans and proceeds from sales and maturities of securities.
Liquidity is primarily needed to meet the borrowing and deposit withdrawal requirements of our customers and to fund current and planned expenditures.
Non-interest expense increased $3.7 million, or 28.2%, to $16.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $13.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense decreased $740,000, or 4.4%, to $16.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $16.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.