Biggest changeReconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the following tables for the last three completed fiscal years ended on December 31. 42 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) At or For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Total equity - GAAP $ 362,795 $ 364,974 $ 380,338 Adjustments: Goodwill (4,687) (4,687) (4,687) Tangible common equity $ 358,108 $ 360,287 $ 375,651 Total assets - GAAP $ 5,167,572 $ 4,543,104 $ 4,210,994 Adjustments: Goodwill (4,687) (4,687) (4,687) Tangible assets $ 5,162,885 $ 4,538,417 $ 4,206,307 Total common shares outstanding 8,644,451 9,065,883 9,754,455 Book value per common share $ 41.97 $ 40.26 $ 38.99 Effect of goodwill (0.54) (0.52) (0.48) Tangible book value per common share $ 41.43 $ 39.74 $ 38.51 Total shareholders’ equity to assets 7.02 % 8.03 % 9.03 % Effect of goodwill (0.08 %) (0.09 %) (0.10 %) Tangible common equity to tangible assets 6.94 % 7.94 % 8.93 % Total average equity - GAAP $ 357,800 $ 372,844 $ 358,105 Adjustments: Average goodwill (4,687) (4,687) (4,687) Average tangible common equity $ 353,113 $ 368,157 $ 353,418 Return on average shareholders' equity 2.35 % 9.53 % 13.44 % Effect of goodwill 0.03 % 0.12 % 0.17 % Return on average tangible common equity 2.38 % 9.65 % 13.61 % Total interest income $ 239,442 $ 156,908 $ 133,883 Adjustments: Fully-taxable equivalent adjustments 1 5,233 5,355 5,453 Total interest income - FTE $ 244,675 $ 162,263 $ 139,336 Net interest income $ 74,904 $ 97,093 $ 86,556 Adjustments: Fully-taxable equivalent adjustments 1 5,233 5,355 5,453 Net interest income - FTE $ 80,137 $ 102,448 $ 92,009 Net interest margin 1.56 % 2.41 % 2.11 % Effect of fully-taxable equivalent adjustments 1 0.11 % 0.13 % 0.14 % Net interest margin - FTE 1.67 % 2.54 % 2.25 % 1 Assuming a 21% tax rate 43 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) At or For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Total Revenue- GAAP $ 101,029 $ 118,350 $ 119,400 Adjustments: Mortgage-related revenue (65) — — Gain on sale of premises and equipment — — (2,523) Subordinated debt redemption cost — — 810 Adjusted total revenue $ 100,964 $ 118,350 $ 117,687 Noninterest income - GAAP $ 26,125 $ 21,257 $ 32,844 Adjustments: Mortgage-related revenue (65) — — Gain on sale of premises and equipment — — (2,523) Adjusted noninterest income $ 26,060 $ 21,257 $ 30,321 Noninterest expense - GAAP $ 79,436 $ 73,273 $ 61,798 Adjustments: Mortgage-related costs (3,052) — — Acquisition-related expenses — (273) (163) IT Termination fee — (475) Nonrecurring consulting fee — (875) — Write-down of Software — (125) — Discretionary inflation bonus — (531) — Accelerated equity compensation — (289) — Adjusted noninterest expense $ 76,384 $ 71,180 $ 61,160 Income before income taxes - GAAP $ 4,940 $ 40,100 $ 56,572 Adjustments: 1 Mortgage-related revenue (65) — — Mortgage-related costs 3,052 — — Gain on sale of premises and equipment — — (2,523) Partial charge-off of C&I participation loan 6,914 — — Acquisition-related expenses — 273 163 IT Termination fee — 475 Nonrecurring consulting fee — 875 — Write-down of Software — 125 — Subordinated debt redemption cost — — 810 Discretionary inflation bonus — 531 — Accelerated equity compensation — 289 — Adjusted income before income taxes $ 14,841 $ 42,193 $ 55,497 Income tax provision - GAAP $ (3,477) $ 4,559 $ 8,458 Adjustments: 1 Mortgage-related revenue (14) — — Mortgage-related costs 641 — — Gain on sale of premises and equipment — — (530) Partial charge-off of C&I participation loan 1,452 — — Acquisition-related expenses — 57 34 IT Termination fee — 100 Nonrecurring consulting fee — 184 — Write-down of Software — 26 — Subordinated debt redemption cost — — 170 Discretionary inflation bonus — 112 — Accelerated equity compensation — 61 — Adjusted income tax provision $ (1,398) $ 4,999 $ 8,232 1 Assuming a 21% tax rate 44 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) At or For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Net income - GAAP $ 8,417 $ 35,541 $ 48,114 Adjustments: Mortgage-related revenue (51) — — Mortgage-related costs 2,411 — — Partial charge-off of C&I participation loan 5,462 — — Gain on sale of premises and equipment — — (1,993) IT Termination fee — — 375 Acquisition-related expenses — 216 129 Nonrecurring consulting fee — 691 — Write-down of Software — 99 — Subordinated debt redemption cost — — 640 Discretionary inflation bonus — 419 — Accelerated equity compensation — 228 — Adjusted net income $ 16,239 $ 37,194 $ 47,265 Diluted average common shares outstanding 8,858,890 9,595,115 9,976,261 Diluted earnings per share - GAAP $ 0.95 $ 3.70 $ 4.82 Adjustments: Mortgage-related revenue (0.01) — — Mortgage-related costs 0.27 — — Effect of gain on sale of premises and equipment — — (0.19) Effect of partial charge-off of C&I participation loan 0.62 — — Effect of acquisition-related expenses — 0.02 0.01 Effect of IT termination fee — — 0.04 Effect of nonrecurring consulting fee — 0.07 — Effect of write-down of software — 0.01 — Effect of subordinated debt redemption cost — — 0.06 Effect of discretionary inflation bonus — 0.04 — Effect of accelerated equity compensation — 0.02 — Adjusted diluted earnings per share $ 1.83 $ 3.86 $ 4.74 Return on average assets 0.17 % 0.85 % 1.14 % Effect of mortgage-related revenue 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of mortgage-related costs 0.05 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of gain on sale of premises and equipment 0.00 % 0.00 % (0.05 %) Effect of partial charge-off of C&I participation loan 0.11 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of acquisition-related expenses 0.00 % 0.01 % 0.00 % Effect of IT termination fee 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.01 % Effect of nonrecurring consulting fee 0.00 % 0.02 % 0.00 % Effect of write-down of software 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of subordinated debt redemption cost 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.02 % Effect of discretionary inflation bonus 0.00 % 0.01 % 0.00 % Effect of accelerated equity compensation 0.00 % 0.01 % 0.00 % Adjusted return on average assets 0.33 % 0.90 % 1.12 % 45 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) At or For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Return on average shareholders' equity 2.35 % 9.53 % 13.44 % Effect of mortgage-related revenue (0.01) % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of mortgage-related costs 0.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of gain on sale of premises and equipment 0.00 % 0.00 % (0.56 %) Effect of partial charge-off of C&I participation loan 1.53 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of acquisition-related expenses 0.00 % 0.06 % 0.04 % Effect of IT termination fee 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.10 % Effect of nonrecurring consulting fee 0.00 % 0.19 % 0.00 % Effect of write-down of software 0.00 % 0.03 % 0.00 % Effect of subordinated debt redemption cost 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.18 % Effect of discretionary inflation bonus 0.00 % 0.11 % 0.00 % Effect of accelerated equity compensation 0.00 % 0.06 % 0.00 % Adjusted return on average shareholders' equity 4.54 % 9.98 % 13.20 % Return on average tangible common equity 2.38 % 9.65 % 13.61 % Effect of mortgage-related revenue (0.01) % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of mortgage-related costs 0.68 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of partial charge-off of C&I participation loan 1.55 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of gain on sale of premises and equipment 0.00 % 0.00 % (0.56 %) Effect of acquisition-related expenses 0.00 % 0.06 % 0.04 % Effect of IT termination fee 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.10 % Effect of nonrecurring consulting fee 0.00 % 0.19 % 0.00 % Effect of write-down of software 0.00 % 0.03 % 0.00 % Effect of subordinated debt redemption cost 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.18 % Effect of discretionary inflation bonus 0.00 % 0.11 % 0.00 % Effect of accelerated equity compensation 0.00 % 0.06 % 0.00 % Adjusted return on average tangible common equity 4.60 % 10.10 % 13.37 % 46 Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Adoption of new accounting standards ASU 2016 - 13 On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-03 Financial Instruments - Credit losses (“ASC 326”): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as amended, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected credit loss (“CECL”) methodology.
Biggest changeReconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the following tables for the last three completed fiscal years ended on December 31. 41 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) At or For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Total equity - GAAP $ 384,063 $ 362,795 $ 364,974 Adjustments: Goodwill (4,687) (4,687) (4,687) Tangible common equity $ 379,376 $ 358,108 $ 360,287 Total assets - GAAP $ 5,737,859 $ 5,167,572 $ 4,543,104 Adjustments: Goodwill (4,687) (4,687) (4,687) Tangible assets $ 5,733,172 $ 5,162,885 $ 4,538,417 Total common shares outstanding 8,667,894 8,644,451 9,065,883 Book value per common share $ 44.31 $ 41.97 $ 40.26 Effect of goodwill (0.54) (0.54) (0.52) Tangible book value per common share $ 43.77 $ 41.43 $ 39.74 Total shareholders’ equity to assets 6.69 % 7.02 % 8.03 % Effect of goodwill (0.07 %) (0.08 %) (0.09 %) Tangible common equity to tangible assets 6.62 % 6.94 % 7.94 % Total average equity - GAAP $ 377,215 $ 357,800 $ 372,844 Adjustments: Average goodwill (4,687) (4,687) (4,687) Average tangible common equity $ 372,528 $ 353,113 $ 368,157 Return on average shareholders' equity 6.70 % 2.35 % 9.53 % Effect of goodwill 0.08 % 0.03 % 0.12 % Return on average tangible common equity 6.78 % 2.38 % 9.65 % Total interest income $ 291,887 $ 239,442 $ 156,908 Adjustments: Fully-taxable equivalent adjustments 1 4,650 5,233 5,355 Total interest income - FTE $ 296,537 $ 244,675 $ 162,263 Net interest income $ 87,377 $ 74,904 $ 97,093 Adjustments: Fully-taxable equivalent adjustments 1 4,650 5,233 5,355 Net interest income - FTE $ 92,027 $ 80,137 $ 102,448 Net interest margin 1.65 % 1.56 % 2.41 % Effect of fully-taxable equivalent adjustments 1 0.09 % 0.11 % 0.13 % Net interest margin - FTE 1.74 % 1.67 % 2.54 % 1 Assuming a 21% tax rate 42 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) At or For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Total Revenue - GAAP $ 134,722 $ 101,029 $ 118,350 Adjustments: Mortgage-related revenue — (65) — Gain on prepayment of FHLB advances (1,829) — — Gain on termination of interest rate swaps (2,904) — — Adjusted total revenue $ 129,989 $ 100,964 $ 118,350 Noninterest income - GAAP $ 47,345 $ 26,125 $ 21,257 Adjustments: Mortgage-related revenue — (65) — Gain on prepayment of FHLB advances (1,829) — — Gain on termination of interest rate swaps (2,904) — — Adjusted noninterest income $ 42,612 $ 26,060 $ 21,257 Noninterest expense - GAAP $ 90,110 $ 79,436 $ 73,273 Adjustments: Mortgage-related costs — (3,052) — Acquisition-related expenses — — (273) IT termination fees (452) — — Nonrecurring consulting fee — — (875) Write-down of Software — — (125) Discretionary inflation bonus — — (531) Accelerated equity compensation — — (289) Anniversary expenses (120) — — Adjusted noninterest expense $ 89,538 $ 76,384 $ 71,180 Income before income taxes - GAAP $ 27,542 $ 4,940 $ 40,100 Adjustments: 1 Mortgage-related revenue — (65) — Mortgage-related costs — 3,052 — Partial charge-off of C&I participation loan — 6,914 — Acquisition-related expenses — — 273 IT termination fees 452 — — Nonrecurring consulting fee — — 875 Write-down of software — — 125 Discretionary inflation bonus — — 531 Accelerated equity compensation — — 289 Anniversary expenses 120 — — Gain on prepayment of FHLB advances (1,829) — — Gain on termination of interest rate swaps (2,904) — — Adjusted income before income taxes $ 23,381 $ 14,841 $ 42,193 1 Assuming a 21% tax rate 43 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) At or For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Income tax provision (benefit) - GAAP $ 2,266 $ (3,477) $ 4,559 Adjustments: 1 Mortgage-related revenue — (14) — Mortgage-related costs — 641 — Partial charge-off of C&I participation loan — 1,452 — Acquisition-related expenses — — 57 IT termination fees 95 — Nonrecurring consulting fee — — 184 Write-down of software — — 26 Discretionary inflation bonus — — 112 Accelerated equity compensation — — 61 Anniversary expenses 25 — — Gain on prepayment of FHLB advances (384) — — Gain on termination of interest rate swaps (610) — — Adjusted income tax provision (benefit) $ 1,392 $ (1,398) $ 4,999 Net income - GAAP $ 25,276 $ 8,417 $ 35,541 Adjustments: Mortgage-related revenue — (51) — Mortgage-related costs — 2,411 — Partial charge-off of C&I participation loan — 5,462 — IT termination fees 357 — — Acquisition-related expenses — — 216 Nonrecurring consulting fee — — 691 Write-down of software — — 99 Discretionary inflation bonus — — 419 Accelerated equity compensation — — 228 Anniversary expenses 95 — — Gain on prepayment of FHLB advances (1,445) — — Gain on termination of interest rate swaps (2,294) — — Adjusted net income $ 21,989 $ 16,239 $ 37,194 Diluted average common shares outstanding 8,765,725 8,858,890 9,595,115 Diluted earnings per share - GAAP $ 2.88 $ 0.95 $ 3.70 Adjustments: Mortgage-related revenue — (0.01) — Mortgage-related costs — 0.27 — Effect of partial charge-off of C&I participation loan — 0.62 — Effect of acquisition-related expenses — — 0.02 Effect of IT termination fees 0.04 — — Effect of nonrecurring consulting fee — — 0.07 Effect of write-down of software — — 0.01 Effect of discretionary inflation bonus — — 0.04 Effect of accelerated equity compensation — — 0.02 Effect of anniversary expenses 0.01 — — Effect of gain on prepayment of FHLB advances (0.16) — — Effect of gain on termination of interest rate swaps (0.26) — — Adjusted diluted earnings per share $ 2.51 $ 1.83 $ 3.86 1 Assuming a 21% tax rate 44 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) At or For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Return on average assets 0.46 % 0.17 % 0.85 % Effect of mortgage-related revenue 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of mortgage-related costs 0.00 % 0.05 % 0.00 % Effect of partial charge-off of C&I participation loan 0.00 % 0.11 % 0.00 % Effect of acquisition-related expenses 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.01 % Effect of IT termination fees 0.01 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of nonrecurring consulting fee 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.02 % Effect of discretionary inflation bonus 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.01 % Effect of accelerated equity compensation 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.01 % Effect of anniversary expenses 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of gain on prepayment of FHLB advances (0.03 %) 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of gain on termination of interest rate swaps (0.04 %) 0.00 % 0.00 % Adjusted return on average assets 0.40 % 0.33 % 0.90 % Return on average shareholders' equity 6.70 % 2.35 % 9.53 % Effect of mortgage-related revenue 0.00 % (0.01 %) 0.00 % Effect of mortgage-related costs 0.00 % 0.67 % 0.00 % Effect of partial charge-off of C&I participation loan 0.00 % 1.53 % 0.00 % Effect of acquisition-related expenses 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.06 % Effect of IT termination fees 0.09 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of nonrecurring consulting fee 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.19 % Effect of write-down of software 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.03 % Effect of discretionary inflation bonus 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.11 % Effect of accelerated equity compensation 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.06 % Effect of anniversary expenses 0.03 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of gain on prepayment of FHLB advances (0.38 %) 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of gain on termination of interest rate swaps (0.61 %) 0.00 % 0.00 % Adjusted return on average shareholders' equity 5.83 % 4.54 % 9.98 % Return on average tangible common equity 6.78 % 2.38 % 9.65 % Effect of mortgage-related revenue 0.00 % (0.01 %) 0.00 % Effect of mortgage-related costs 0.00 % 0.68 % 0.00 % Effect of partial charge-off of C&I participation loan 0.00 % 1.55 % 0.00 % Effect of acquisition-related expenses 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.06 % Effect of IT termination fees 0.10 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of nonrecurring consulting fee 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.19 % Effect of write-down of software 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.03 % Effect of subordinated debt redemption cost 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of discretionary inflation bonus 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.11 % Effect of accelerated equity compensation 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.06 % Effect of anniversary expenses 0.03 % 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of gain on prepayment of FHLB advances (0.39 %) 0.00 % 0.00 % Effect of gain on termination of interest rate swaps (0.62 %) 0.00 % 0.00 % Adjusted return on average tangible common equity 5.90 % 4.60 % 10.10 % 45 Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates ACL - Loans Management considers the policies related to the ACL- loans to be critical to the financial statement presentation.
Qualitative factors for the DCF and weighted-average remaining maturity methodologies include the following: • Changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and collections, charge-offs and recovery practices • Changes in international, national, regional and local conditions • Changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio and terms of loans • Changes in the experience, depth and ability of lending management • Changes in the volume and severity of past due loans and other similar conditions • Changes in the quality of the organization’s loan review system • Changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans • The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the levels of such concentrations • The effect of other external factors (i.e. competition, legal and regulatory requirements) on the level of estimated credit losses ACL - Loans - Individually Evaluated Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis and are excluded from the collective evaluation.
Qualitative factors for the DCF and weighted-average remaining maturity methodologies include the following: • Changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and collections, charge-offs and recovery practices • Changes in international, national, regional and local conditions • Changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio and terms of loans • Changes in the experience, depth and ability of lending management • Changes in the volume and severity of past due loans and other similar conditions • Changes in the quality of the organization’s loan review system • Changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans • The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the levels of such concentrations 46 • The effect of other external factors (i.e. competition, legal and regulatory requirements) on the level of estimated credit losses ACL - Loans - Individually Evaluated Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis and are excluded from the collective evaluation.
Non-GAAP financial measures, specifically tangible common equity, tangible assets, tangible book value per common share, tangible common equity to tangible assets, average tangible common equity, return on average tangible common equity, total interest income - FTE, net interest income - FTE, net interest margin - FTE, adjusted total revenue, adjusted noninterest income, adjusted noninterest expense, adjusted income before income taxes, adjusted income tax provision, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted return on average assets, adjusted return on average shareholders’ equity and adjusted return on average tangible common equity are used by the Company's management to measure the strength of its capital and analyze profitability, including its ability to generate earnings on tangible capital invested by its shareholders.
Non-GAAP financial measures, specifically tangible common equity, tangible assets, tangible book value per common share, tangible common equity to tangible assets, average tangible common equity, return on average tangible common equity, total interest income - FTE, net interest income - FTE, net interest margin - FTE, adjusted total revenue, adjusted noninterest income, adjusted noninterest expense, adjusted income before income taxes, adjusted income tax provision (benefit), adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted return on average assets, adjusted return on average shareholders’ equity and adjusted return on average tangible common equity are used by the Company's management to measure the strength of its capital and analyze profitability, including its ability to generate earnings on tangible capital invested by its shareholders.
Investment Securities Portfolio In managing our investment securities portfolio, management focuses on providing an adequate level of liquidity and managing long-term interest rate risk, while earning an adequate level of investment income without taking undue risk.
Investment Securities Portfolio In managing our investment securities portfolio, management focuses on providing an adequate level of liquidity and managing long-term interest rate risk, while earning an adequate level of investment income without taking undue credit risk.
The $27.1 million decrease in net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 was due primarily to a decrease of $22.2 million, or 22.9%, in net interest income, an increase of $11.7 million, or 234.6%, in provision for credit losses and an increase of $6.2 million, or 8.4%, in noninterest expense, partially offset by a decrease of $8.0 million, or 176.3%, in income tax expense and an increase of $4.9 million, or 22.9%, in noninterest income.
The decrease in net income of $27.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 was due primarily to a decrease of $22.2 million, or 22.9%, in net interest income, an increase of $11.7 million, or 234.6%, in provision for loan losses and an increase of $6.2 million, or 8.4%, in noninterest expense, partially offset by a decrease of $8.0 million, or 176.3%, in income tax expense and an increase of $4.9 million, or 22.9%, in noninterest income.
Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of Item 7 of Part II of this report, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 26 Rate/Volume Analysis The following table illustrates the impact of changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and interest rates on net interest income for the periods indicated.
Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of Item 7 of Part II of this report, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 25 Rate/Volume Analysis The following table illustrates the impact of changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and interest rates on net interest income for the periods indicated.
We have the ability and intent to hold all investment securities in an unrealized loss position resulting from interest rate changes to the earlier of the forecasted recovery or the maturity of the underlying investment security. As of December 31, 2023, we did not have any investment securities of a single issuer that exceeded 10% of shareholders’ equity.
We have the ability and intent to hold all investment securities in an unrealized loss position resulting from interest rate changes to the earlier of the forecasted recovery or the maturity of the underlying investment security. As of December 31, 2024, we did not have any investment securities of a single issuer that exceeded 10% of shareholders’ equity.
Investment securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term with the objective of generating economic profits on short-term differences in market characteristics are classified as “trading securities.” We did not classify any securities as trading securities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Investment securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term with the objective of generating economic profits on short-term differences in market characteristics are classified as “trading securities.” We did not classify any securities as trading securities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Discussion, analysis and comparisons of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 that are not included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K can be found in “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Discussion, analysis and comparisons of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 that are not included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K can be found in “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of Item 7 of Part II of this report, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for additional information. 30 Loan Portfolio Analysis The following table provides information regarding our loan portfolio as of the end of the last two years.
Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of Item 7 of Part II of this report, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for additional information. 29 Loan Portfolio Analysis The following table provides information regarding our loan portfolio as of the end of the last two years.
Management is not aware of any other events or regulatory requirements that, if implemented, are likely to have a material effect on either the Company’s or the Bank’s liquidity. The following table presents the Company’s significant contractual obligations as of December 31, 2023.
Management is not aware of any other events or regulatory requirements that, if implemented, are likely to have a material effect on either the Company’s or the Bank’s liquidity. The following table presents the Company’s significant contractual obligations as of December 31, 2024.
We periodically evaluate each security in an unrealized loss position to determine if there is an impairment. As of December 31, 2023, the unrealized losses in our investment securities portfolio were due primarily to interest rate changes.
We periodically evaluate each security in an unrealized loss position to determine if there is an impairment. As of December 31, 2024, the unrealized losses in our investment securities portfolio were due primarily to interest rate changes.
The change in interest not due solely to volume or rate has been allocated in proportion to the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each. Rate/Volume Analysis of Net Interest Income Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 vs. December 31, 2022 Due to Changes in Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 vs.
The change in interest not due solely to volume or rate has been allocated in proportion to the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each. Rate/Volume Analysis of Net Interest Income Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 vs. December 31, 2023 Due to Changes in Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 vs.
The increase was due primarily to CRA-eligible purchases of agency mortgage-backed securities - residential. 37 Investment Maturities The following table summarizes the contractual maturity schedule (without regard to repricing schedules) of our investment securities at their amortized cost and their weighted average yields at December 31, 2023. 1 year or less More than 1 year to 5 years More than 5 years to 10 years More than 10 years Total (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Wtd.
The increase was due primarily to purchases of CRA-eligible agency mortgage-backed securities - residential. 36 Investment Maturities The following table summarizes the contractual maturity schedule (without regard to repricing schedules) of our investment securities at their amortized cost and their weighted average yields at December 31, 2024. 1 year or less More than 1 year to 5 years More than 5 years to 10 years More than 10 years Total (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Wtd.
The term “issuer” excludes the U.S. Government and its sponsored agencies and corporations. 36 The following tables present the amortized cost and approximate fair value of our investment securities portfolio by security type as of the end of the last two years. (amounts in thousands) December 31, Amortized Cost 2023 2022 Securities available-for-sale U.S.
The term “issuer” excludes the U.S. Government and its sponsored agencies and corporations. 35 The following tables present the amortized cost and approximate fair value of our investment securities portfolio by security type as of the end of the last two years. (amounts in thousands) December 31, Amortized Cost 2024 2023 Securities available-for-sale U.S.
At December 31, 2023, the Bank had the ability to borrow an additional $1.2 billion from the FHLB, the Federal Reserve and correspondent bank Fed Funds lines of credit. The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity.
At December 31, 2024, the Bank had the ability to borrow an additional $1.7 billion from the FHLB, the Federal Reserve and correspondent bank Fed Funds lines of credit. The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity.
The following discussion, analysis and comparisons generally focus on the operating results for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
The following discussion, analysis and comparisons generally focus on the operating results for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Avg. Yield Amortized Cost Wtd. Avg. Yield Amortized Cost Wtd. Avg. Yield Amortized Cost Wtd. Avg. Yield Amortized Cost Wtd. Avg. Yield Securities: U.S.
Avg. Yield 1 Amortized Cost Wtd. Avg. Yield 1 Amortized Cost Wtd. Avg. Yield 1 Amortized Cost Wtd. Avg. Yield 1 Amortized Cost Wtd. Avg. Yield 1 Securities: U.S.
Loan officers have underwriting and approval authorization of varying amounts based on their lending experience and product type. Additionally, based on the amount of the loan, multiple approvals may be required. Based on the Bank’s legal lending limit, the maximum it could lend to any one borrower at December 31, 2023 was $75.6 million.
Loan officers have underwriting and approval authorization of varying amounts based on their lending experience and product type. Additionally, based on the amount of the loan, multiple approvals may be required. Based on the Bank’s legal lending limit, the maximum it could lend to any one borrower at December 31, 2024 was $78.1 million.
The new program authorized the repurchase of up to $25.0 million of our outstanding common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The stock repurchase authorization is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2024.
The new program authorized the repurchase of up to $25.0 million of our outstanding common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The stock repurchase authorization expired as of December 31, 2024.
At December 31, 2023, on a consolidated basis, the Company had $0.9 billion in cash and cash equivalents and investment securities available-for-sale, and $22.1 million in loans held-for-sale that were generally available for our cash needs. The Company can also generate funds from wholesale funding sources and collateralized borrowings.
At December 31, 2024, on a consolidated basis, the Company had $1.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents and investment securities available-for-sale, and $54.7 million in loans held-for-sale that were generally available for our cash needs. The Company can also generate funds from wholesale funding sources and collateralized borrowings.
Although management believes it uses the best information available to make determinations with respect to the 35 allowance for credit losses, future adjustments may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from those in the assumptions used to determine the size of the allowance for credit losses.
Although management believes it uses the best information available to make determinations with respect to the ACL, future adjustments may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from those in the assumptions used to determine the size of the ACL.
The Company repurchased a total of 855,956 shares at an average price of $36.31 per share under the program through December 19, 2022. On December 19, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program to replace the prior program.
In October 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors increased the authorization to $35.0 million. The Company repurchased a total of 855,956 shares at an average price of $36.31 per share under the program through December 19, 2022. On December 19, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program to replace the prior program.
These balances include Indiana-based municipal deposits, which are insured by the Indiana Board for Depositories, as well as larger balance accounts under contractual agreements that only allow withdrawal under certain conditions. After subtracting these types of deposits, the adjusted uninsured deposit balance decreased to 19% as of December 31 2023, down from 24% as of December 31, 2022.
These balances include Indiana-based municipal deposits, which are insured by the Indiana Board for Depositories, as well as larger balance accounts under contractual agreements that only allow withdrawal under certain conditions. After subtracting these types of deposits, the adjusted uninsured deposit balance drops to 20% as of December 31, 2024, compared to 19% as of December 31, 2023.
Results of Operations During the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, net income was $8.4 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, compared to net income of $35.5 million, or $3.70 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and net income of $48.1 million, or $4.82 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021.
Results of Operations During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, net income was $25.3 million, or $2.88 per diluted share, compared to net income of $8.4 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and net income of $35.5 million, or $3.70 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
Excluding the impact of exiting consumer mortgage and the partial charge-off, adjusted net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, 24 was $16.2 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.83. Additionally, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, adjusted ROAA, adjusted ROAE and adjusted ROATCE were 0.33%, 4.54% and 4.60%, respectively.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, ROAA, ROAE and ROATCE were 0.17%, 2.35% and 2.38%, respectively. Excluding the impact of exiting consumer mortgage and the partial charge-off, adjusted net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 was $16.2 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.83.
The provision for credit losses - loans was $15.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 compared to $5.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
The provision for credit losses - loans was $18.8 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $15.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
The ratio of total shareholders’ equity to total assets decreased to 7.02% as of December 31, 2023 from 8.03% as of December 31, 2022 and the ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets decreased to 6.94% as of December 31, 2023 from 7.94% as of December 31, 2022.
The ratio of total shareholders’ equity to total assets decreased to 6.69% as of December 31, 2024 from 7.02% as of December 31, 2023 and the ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets decreased to 6.62% as of December 31, 2024 from 6.94% as of December 31, 2023.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, (amounts in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Statutory rate times pre-tax income $ 1,037 $ 8,421 $ 11,880 (Subtract) add the tax effect of: Income from tax-exempt securities and loans (3,951) (4,190) (4,217) State income taxes, net of federal tax effect (30) 592 865 Bank-owned life insurance (215) (201) (199) Tax credits (168) (143) (175) Other differences (150) 80 304 Income tax (benefit) provision $ (3,477) $ 4,559 $ 8,458 We recognized an income tax benefit of $3.5 million in 2023, compared to an income tax provision of $4.6 million and an effective tax rate of 11.4% in 2022.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, (amounts in thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Statutory rate times pre-tax income $ 5,784 $ 1,037 $ 8,421 (Subtract) add the tax effect of: Income from tax-exempt securities and loans (3,500) (3,951) (4,190) State income taxes, net of federal tax effect 47 (30) 592 Bank-owned life insurance (262) (215) (201) Tax credits (110) (168) (143) Other differences 307 (150) 80 Income tax provision (benefit) $ 2,266 $ (3,477) $ 4,559 We recognized an income tax provision of $2.3 million and an effective tax rate of 8.2% in 2024, compared to an income tax benefit of $3.5 million in 2023.
This evaluation uses a discounted cash flow analysis based on historical loss data, reasonable and supportable forecasts and prepayment rates, as well as qualitative factors such as economic and business conditions, portfolio growth, concentrations of credit in the portfolio, trends in risk grades, delinquencies within the portfolio and changes in our lending policies and practices.
This evaluation uses a discounted cash flow analysis based on historical loss data, reasonable and supportable forecasts and prepayment rates, as well as qualitative factors such as economic and business conditions, portfolio growth, concentrations of credit in the portfolio, trends in risk grades, delinquencies within the portfolio and changes in our lending policies and practices. 34 Management actively monitors asset quality and, when appropriate, charges off loans against the ACL.
The ACL as a percentage of total loans was 1.01% as of December 31, 2023, compared to 0.91% at December 31, 2022. The ACL as a percentage of nonperforming loans decreased to 389.2% as of December 31, 2023, compared to 421.5% as of December 31, 2022.
The ACL as a percentage of total loans was 1.07% as of December 31, 2024, compared to 1.01% at December 31, 2023. The ACL as a percentage of nonperforming loans decreased to 157.5% as of December 31, 2024, compared to 389.2% as of December 31, 2023.
The growth in total interest income was due primarily to an increase in interest earned on loans resulting from an increase of 75 bps in the yield earned on loans, as well as an increase of $543.6 million, or 17.3%, in the average balance of loans, including loans held-for-sale.
The growth in total interest income was due primarily to an increase in interest earned on loans resulting from an increase of 63 bps in the yield earned on loans, as well as an increase of $311.7 million, or 8.5%, in the average balance of loans, including loans held-for-sale.
Refer to Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information about derivative financial instruments. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued expenses and other liabilities decreased $0.3 million, or 2.3%, to $14.2 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $14.5 million at December 31, 2022.
Refer to Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information about derivative financial instruments. 38 Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued expenses and other liabilities increased $3.8 million, or 26.5%, to $17.9 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $14.2 million at December 31, 2023.
The ACL was $38.8 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to an ALLL of $31.7 million as of December 31, 2022.
The ACL was $44.8 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to an ACL of $38.8 million as of December 31, 2023.
The increase in interest expense related to interest-bearing demand deposits was due primarily to a 107 bp increase in the cost of these deposits, as well as an increase of $32.3 million, or 9.7%, in the average balance of these deposits.
The increase in interest expense related to interest-bearing demand deposits was due primarily to a 42 bp increase in the cost of these deposits, as well as an increase of $128.0 million, or 35.0%, in the average balance of these deposits.
At or For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Balance outstanding at end of period $ 614,934 $ 614,928 Average amount outstanding during period 614,931 534,144 Maximum outstanding at any month end during period 614,934 615,928 Weighted average interest rate at end of period 1 3.04 % 2.82 % Weighted average interest rate during period 1 3.00 % 2.15 % 1 Excludes the impact of interest rate swaps.
At or For The Twelve Months Ended December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 Balance outstanding at end of period $ 295,000 $ 614,934 Average amount outstanding during period 524,143 614,931 Maximum outstanding at any month end during period 614,935 614,934 Weighted average interest rate at end of period 1 3.39 % 3.04 % Weighted average interest rate during period 1 2.93 % 3.00 % 1 Excludes the impact of interest rate swaps.
The increase in interest expense related to certificates and brokered deposits was driven by an increase of 247 bps in the cost of these deposits, as well as an increase of $893.0 million, or 77.9%, in the average balance of these deposits.
The increase in interest expense related to certificates and brokered deposits was driven by an increase of 55 bps in the cost of these deposits, as well as an increase of $390.2 million, or 19.1%, in the average balance of these deposits.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, (amounts in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Service charges and fees $ 851 $ 1,071 $ 1,114 Loan servicing revenue 3,833 2,573 1,934 Loan servicing asset revaluation (1,463) (1,639) (1,069) Mortgage banking activities 76 5,464 15,050 Gain on sale of loans 20,526 11,372 11,598 Gain on sale of premises and equipment — — 2,523 Other 2,302 2,416 1,694 Total noninterest income $ 26,125 $ 21,257 $ 32,844 During the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, noninterest income totaled $26.1 million, representing an increase of $4.9 million, or 22.9%, compared to $21.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, (amounts in thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Service charges and fees $ 959 $ 851 $ 1,071 Loan servicing revenue 6,188 3,833 2,573 Loan servicing asset revaluation (2,537) (1,463) (1,639) Mortgage banking activities — 76 5,464 Gain on sale of loans 33,329 20,526 11,372 Other 9,406 2,302 2,416 Total noninterest income $ 47,345 $ 26,125 $ 21,257 During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, noninterest income totaled $47.3 million, representing an increase of $21.2 million, or 81.2%, compared to $26.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
To supplement our internal loan review resources, we have engaged independent third-party loan review groups, which are a key component of our overall risk management process related to credit administration. 32 Asset Quality December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Nonaccrual loans Commercial loans: Commercial and industrial $ — $ 51 Owner-occupied commercial real estate — 1,570 Small business lending 6,824 4,764 Franchise finance 303 — Total commercial loans 7,127 6,385 Consumer loans: Residential mortgage 1,911 1,048 Other consumer 86 17 Total consumer loans 1,997 1,065 Total nonaccrual loans 9,124 7,450 Past Due 90 days and accruing loans Consumer loans: Residential mortgage 838 79 Total consumer loans 838 79 Total past due 90 days and accruing loans 838 79 Total nonperforming loans 9,962 7,529 Other real estate owned Residential mortgage 375 — Total other real estate owned 375 — Other nonperforming assets 17 42 Total nonperforming assets $ 10,354 $ 7,571 Total nonperforming loans to total loans 0.26 % 0.22 % Total nonperforming assets to total assets 0.20 % 0.17 % Allowance for credit losses - loans to total loans 1.01 % 0.91 % Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.24 % 0.21 % Allowance for credit losses - loans to nonaccrual loans 425.0 % 426.0 % A loan is individually evaluated, when, based on current information or events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due (principal and interest) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.
To supplement our internal loan review resources, we have engaged independent third-party loan review groups, which are a key component of our overall risk management process related to credit administration. 31 Asset Quality December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 Nonaccrual loans Commercial loans: Small business lending $ 11,429 $ 6,824 Franchise finance 10,382 303 Total commercial loans 21,811 7,127 Consumer loans: Residential mortgage 4,083 1,911 Other consumer 61 86 Total consumer loans 4,144 1,997 Total nonaccrual loans 25,955 9,124 Past Due 90 days and accruing loans Commercial loans: Small business lending 1,320 — Total commercial loans 1,320 — Consumer loans: Residential mortgage 1,142 838 Other consumer 4 — Total consumer loans 1,146 838 Total past due 90 days and accruing loans 2,466 838 Total nonperforming loans 28,421 9,962 Other real estate owned Residential mortgage 272 375 Total other real estate owned 272 375 Other nonperforming assets 212 17 Total nonperforming assets $ 28,905 $ 10,354 Total nonperforming loans to total loans 0.68 % 0.26 % Total nonperforming assets to total assets 0.50 % 0.20 % Allowance for credit losses - loans to total loans 1.07 % 1.01 % Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.68 % 0.24 % Allowance for credit losses - loans to nonaccrual loans 172.5 % 425.0 % Allowance for credit losses - loans to nonperforming loans 157.5 % 389.2 % A loan is individually evaluated, when, based on current information or events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due (principal and interest) according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.
December 31, (amounts in thousands) 2023 2022 Balance, beginning of period $ 31,737 $ 27,841 Adoption of ASU 2016-13 (CECL) 2,962 — Balance, beginning of period 34,699 27,841 Provision charged to expense 15,454 4,977 Losses charged off Commercial and industrial (7,049) — Investor commercial real estate (591) — Healthcare finance (605) — Small business lending (2,586) (402) Franchise finance (331) Residential mortgage (140) — Other consumer (582) (2,358) Total losses charged off (11,884) (2,760) Recoveries Commercial and industrial 243 5 Single tenant lease financing — 1,231 Small business lending 77 29 Residential mortgage 5 4 Home equity 6 139 Other consumer 174 271 Total recoveries 505 1,679 Balance, end of period $ 38,774 $ 31,737 Net charge-offs $ 11,379 $ 1,081 Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans (annualized) Commercial and industrial 6.87 % (0.01 %) Investor commercial real estate 0.47 % — % Single tenant lease financing — % (0.14 %) Healthcare finance 0.25 % — % Small business lending 1.34 % 0.32 % Franchise Finance 0.08 % — % Total commercial net charge-offs (recoveries) 0.38 % (0.03 %) Residential mortgage 0.03 % — % Home equity (0.02 %) (0.68 %) Other consumer 0.21 % 0.43 % Total consumer net charge-offs (recoveries) 0.07 % 0.32 % Net charge-offs to average loans 0.31 % 0.03 % The determination of the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) and the related provision for credit losses are components of our significant accounting policies as discussed within Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements.
December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 Balance, beginning of period $ 38,774 $ 31,737 Adoption of ASU 2016-13 (CECL) — 2,962 Balance, beginning of period 38,774 34,699 Provision charged to expense 18,815 15,454 Losses charged off Commercial and industrial — (7,049) Investor commercial real estate — (591) Single tenant lease financing (195) — Healthcare finance — (605) Small business lending (10,441) (2,586) Franchise finance (1,466) (331) Residential mortgage (159) (140) Other consumer (1,009) (582) Total losses charged off (13,270) (11,884) Recoveries Commercial and industrial 8 243 Small business lending 325 77 Residential mortgage 1 5 Home equity 7 6 Other consumer 109 174 Total recoveries 450 505 Balance, end of period $ 44,769 $ 38,774 Net charge-offs $ 12,820 $ 11,379 Net (recoveries) charge-offs to average loans (annualized) Commercial and industrial (0.01 %) 6.87 % Investor commercial real estate — % 0.47 % Single tenant lease financing 0.02 % — % Healthcare finance — % 0.25 % Small business lending 3.39 % 1.34 % Franchise Finance 0.27 % 0.08 % Total commercial net charge-offs 0.37 % 0.38 % Residential mortgage 0.04 % 0.03 % Home equity (0.03 %) (0.02 %) Other consumer 0.28 % 0.21 % Total consumer net charge-offs 0.13 % 0.07 % Net charge-offs to average loans 0.32 % 0.31 % The determination of the ACL and the related provision for credit losses are components of our significant accounting policies as discussed within Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements.
However, as deposit growth outpaced loan growth, balance sheet liquidity increased as the combined balance of cash and securities increased $271.8 million, or 32.5%, and the percentage of loans to deposits declined to 94.4% as of December 31, 2023, compared to 101.7% as of December 31, 2022.
As deposit growth outpaced loan growth, balance sheet liquidity increased as the combined balance of cash and securities increased $195.7 million, or 17.7%, and the percentage of loans to deposits declined to 84.5% as of December 31, 2024 from 94.4% as of December 31, 2023.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, (amounts in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Salaries and employee benefits $ 45,322 $ 41,553 $ 38,223 Marketing, advertising and promotion 2,567 3,554 3,261 Consulting and professional services 3,082 4,826 4,054 Data processing 2,373 1,989 1,649 Loan expenses 5,756 4,435 2,112 Premises and equipment 10,599 10,688 7,063 Deposit insurance premium 3,880 1,152 1,213 Other 5,857 5,076 4,223 Total noninterest expense $ 79,436 $ 73,273 $ 61,798 28 Noninterest expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 was $79.4 million, compared to $73.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, (amounts in thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Salaries and employee benefits $ 51,756 $ 45,322 $ 41,553 Marketing, advertising and promotion 2,589 2,567 3,554 Consulting and professional services 3,744 3,082 4,826 Data processing 2,448 2,373 1,989 Loan expenses 5,947 5,756 4,435 Premises and equipment 11,902 10,599 10,688 Deposit insurance premium 5,000 3,880 1,152 Other 6,724 5,857 5,076 Total noninterest expense $ 90,110 $ 79,436 $ 73,273 27 Noninterest expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was $90.1 million, representing an increase of $10.7, or 13.4%, compared to $79.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands) Average Balance Interest/Dividends Yield/Cost Average Balance Interest/Dividends Yield/Cost Average Balance Interest/Dividends Yield/Cost Assets Interest-earning assets Loans, including loans held-for-sale $ 3,685,729 $ 192,337 5.22 % $ 3,142,166 $ 140,600 4.47 % $ 2,999,232 $ 123,467 4.12 % Securities - taxable 551,479 17,189 3.12 % 537,921 10,711 1.99 % 544,613 7,970 1.46 % Securities - non-taxable 72,571 3,532 4.87 % 75,382 1,767 2.34 % 84,482 1,017 1.20 % Other earning assets 500,061 26,384 5.28 % 278,073 3,830 1.38 % 466,608 1,429 0.31 % Total interest-earning assets 4,809,840 239,442 4.98 % 4,033,542 156,908 3.89 % 4,094,935 133,883 3.27 % Allowance for credit losses (36,038) (29,143) (29,068) Noninterest earning-assets 194,712 166,127 140,059 Total assets $ 4,968,514 $ 4,170,526 $ 4,205,926 Liabilities Interest-bearing liabilities Interest-bearing demand deposits $ 366,082 $ 6,186 1.69 % $ 333,737 $ 2,056 0.62 % $ 195,699 $ 583 0.30 % Savings accounts 29,200 249 0.85 % 58,156 336 0.58 % 56,967 203 0.36 % Money market accounts 1,276,602 49,890 3.91 % 1,423,185 18,513 1.30 % 1,434,829 5,892 0.41 % BaaS - brokered deposits 33,039 1,402 4.24 % 60,699 1,033 1.70 % — — 0.00 % Certificates and brokered deposits 2,040,041 85,636 4.20 % 1,147,017 19,894 1.73 % 1,411,211 23,144 1.64 % Total interest-bearing deposits 3,744,964 143,363 3.83 % 3,022,794 41,832 1.38 % 3,098,706 29,822 0.96 % Other borrowed funds 719,617 21,175 2.94 % 638,526 17,983 2.82 % 600,035 17,505 2.92 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 4,464,581 164,538 3.69 % 3,661,320 59,815 1.63 % 3,698,741 47,327 1.28 % Noninterest-bearing deposits 125,816 120,325 101,825 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 20,317 16,037 47,255 Total liabilities 4,610,714 3,797,682 3,847,821 Shareholders' equity 357,800 372,844 358,105 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 4,968,514 $ 4,170,526 $ 4,205,926 Net interest income $ 74,904 $ 97,093 $ 86,556 Interest rate spread 1 1.29 % 2.26 % 1.99 % Net interest margin 2 1.56 % 2.41 % 2.11 % Net interest margin - FTE 3 1.67 % 2.54 % 2.25 % 1 Yield on total interest-earning assets minus cost of total interest-bearing liabilities 2 Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets 3 On a fully-taxable equivalent (“FTE”) basis assuming a 21% tax rate.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands) Average Balance Interest/Dividends Yield/Cost Average Balance Interest/Dividends Yield/Cost Average Balance Interest/Dividends Yield/Cost Assets Interest-earning assets Loans, including loans held-for-sale $ 3,997,397 $ 233,844 5.85 % $ 3,685,729 $ 192,337 5.22 % $ 3,142,166 $ 140,600 4.47 % Securities - taxable 692,806 26,742 3.86 % 551,479 17,189 3.12 % 537,921 10,711 1.99 % Securities - non-taxable 77,987 3,775 4.84 % 72,571 3,532 4.87 % 75,382 1,767 2.34 % Other earning assets 516,836 27,526 5.33 % 500,061 26,384 5.28 % 278,073 3,830 1.38 % Total interest-earning assets 5,285,026 291,887 5.52 % 4,809,840 239,442 4.98 % 4,033,542 156,908 3.89 % Allowance for credit losses (42,758) (36,038) (29,143) Noninterest-earning assets 220,462 194,712 166,127 Total assets $ 5,462,730 $ 4,968,514 $ 4,170,526 Liabilities Interest-bearing liabilities Interest-bearing demand deposits $ 494,082 $ 10,448 2.11 % $ 366,082 $ 6,186 1.69 % $ 333,737 $ 2,056 0.62 % Savings accounts 22,336 189 0.85 % 29,200 249 0.85 % 58,156 336 0.58 % Money market accounts 1,230,443 51,036 4.15 % 1,276,602 49,890 3.91 % 1,423,185 18,513 1.30 % Fintech - brokered deposits 141,860 6,023 4.25 % 33,039 1,402 4.24 % 60,699 1,033 1.70 % Certificates and brokered deposits 2,430,205 115,454 4.75 % 2,040,041 85,636 4.20 % 1,147,017 19,894 1.73 % Total interest-bearing deposits 4,318,926 183,150 4.24 % 3,744,964 143,363 3.83 % 3,022,794 41,832 1.38 % Other borrowed funds 629,137 21,360 3.40 % 719,617 21,175 2.94 % 638,526 17,983 2.82 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 4,948,063 204,510 4.13 % 4,464,581 164,538 3.69 % 3,661,320 59,815 1.63 % Noninterest-bearing deposits 114,396 125,816 120,325 Other noninterest-bearing liabilities 23,056 20,317 16,037 Total liabilities 5,085,515 4,610,714 3,797,682 Shareholders' equity 377,215 357,800 372,844 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 5,462,730 $ 4,968,514 $ 4,170,526 Net interest income $ 87,377 $ 74,904 $ 97,093 Interest rate spread 1 1.39 % 1.29 % 2.26 % Net interest margin 2 1.65 % 1.56 % 2.41 % Net interest margin - FTE 3 1.74 % 1.67 % 2.54 % 1 Yield on total interest-earning assets minus cost of total interest-bearing liabilities 2 Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets 3 On a fully-taxable equivalent (“FTE”) basis assuming a 21% tax rate.
The increase was due primarily to increases of $61.4 million in U.S. Government-sponsored agencies securities, $23.0 million in agency mortgage-backed securities - commercial and $10.3 million in private label mortgage-backed securities - residential, partially offset by decreases of $8.4 million in agency mortgage-backed securities - residential and $6.1 million in corporate securities.
The increase was due primarily to increases of $63.0 million in agency mortgage-backed securities - residential, $25.0 million in private label mortgage-backed securities - residential, $24.4 million in agency mortgage-backed securities - commercial, and $15.7 million in asset-backed securities, partially offset by decreases of $12.4 million in U.S. Government-sponsored agencies securities and $4.8 million in municipal securities.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, return on average assets (“ROAA”), return on average equity (“ROAE”) and return on average tangible common equity (“ROATCE”) were 0.17%, 2.35% and 2.38%.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, return on average assets (“ROAA”), return on average equity (“ROAE”) and return on average tangible common equity (“ROATCE”) were 0.46%, 6.70% and 6.78%, respectively.
The decrease in net income of $12.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 was due primarily to an $11.6 million decrease in noninterest income, an $11.5 million increase in noninterest expense and a $3.9 million increase in provision for loan losses, partially offset by a $10.5 million increase in net interest income and $3.9 million decrease in income tax expense.
The $16.9 million increase in net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 was due primarily to an increase of $21.2 million, or 81.2%, in noninterest income, an increase of $12.5 million, or 16.7%, in net interest income, partially offset by an increase of $10.7 million, or 13.4%, in noninterest expense, an increase of $5.7 million, in income tax expense and an increase of $0.4 million, or 2.5%, in provision for credit losses.
Total loans were $3.8 billion as of December 31, 2023, an increase of $340.8 million, or 9.7%, compared to December 31, 2022. Total commercial loan balances were $3.0 billion, as of December 31, 2023, up $286.6 million, or 10.5%, from December 31, 2022.
Total loans were $4.2 billion as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $330.4 million, or 8.6%, compared to December 31, 2023. Total commercial loan balances were $3.3 billion, as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $336.7 million, or 11.2%, from December 31, 2023.
This increase was due primarily to increases of $730.7 million, or 83.6%, in certificates of deposits, $67.4 million, or 20.1%, in interest-bearing demand deposits, $60.8 million, or 446.8%, in BaaS - brokered deposits and $12.5 million, 2.2%, in brokered deposits, partially offset by decreases of $170.3 million, or 12.0%, in money market accounts, $51.9 million, or 29.6%, in noninterest-bearing deposits, and $23.5 million, or 52.3%, in savings accounts.
This increase was due primarily to increases of $528.3 million, or 32.9%, in certificates of deposits, $493.7 million, or 122.5%, in interest-bearing demand deposits and $13.0 million, or 10.5%, in noninterest-bearing deposits, partially offset by decreases of $64.5 million, or 5.2%, in money market accounts, $28.3 million, or 4.8%, in brokered deposits and $1.5 million, or 7.2%, in savings accounts.
Excluding these items, adjusted net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 was $37.2 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $3.86. Additionally, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, adjusted ROAA, adjusted ROAE and adjusted ROATCE were 0.90%, 9.98% and 10.10%, respectively.
Adjusted net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $22.0 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $2.51. Additionally, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, adjusted ROAA, adjusted ROAE and adjusted ROATCE were 0.40%, 5.83% and 5.90%, respectively.
As a result of the higher interest rate environment, the yield on funded portfolio originations was 8.41% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 302 bps compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
The yield on funded portfolio originations was 8.29% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 5 bps compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
Balance sheet growth was driven primarily by an increase in deposits of $625.7 million, or 18.2%. A portion of the increase in deposits was used to fund loan growth as loan balances increased $340.8 million, or 9.7%.
Balance sheet growth was driven primarily by an increase in total deposits of $866.2 million, or 21.3%. The increase in deposits was used, in part, to fund loan growth, as loan balances increased $330.4 million. or 8.6%.
Accrued interest receivable on loans totaled $20.9 million as of December 31, 2023 and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. The Company made the accounting policy election to not measure an ACL for accrued interest receivable. Accrued interest deemed uncollectible will be written off through interest income.
Accrued interest receivable on loans is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. The Company made the accounting policy election to not measure an ACL for accrued interest receivable. Accrued interest deemed uncollectible will be written off through interest income. ACL - Loans - Collectively Evaluated The ACL is measured on a collective pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist.
Additionally, during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a $6.9 million partial charge-off related to a commercial and industrial participation loan with a balance of $9.8 million. This action contributed to the increase in the provision for credit losses as compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
Additionally, during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a $6.9 million partial charge-off related to a commercial and industrial participation loan with a balance of $9.8 million, prior to the partial charge-off, that was moved to nonaccrual status late in the first quarter 2023.
Net interest margin (“NIM”) was 1.56% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2.41% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022. On a fully-taxable equivalent (“FTE”) basis, NIM was 1.67% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2.54% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, a decrease of 87 bps.
On a fully-taxable equivalent (“FTE”) basis, NIM was 1.74% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 compared to 1.67% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 7 bps.
The increase in noninterest income was driven primarily by increases in gain on sale of loans and net loan servicing revenue, partially offset by a decrease in mortgage banking activities.
The increase in noninterest income was driven primarily by increases of $12.8 million in gain on sale of loans, $7.1 million in other income and $1.3 million in net loan servicing revenue.
Book value per common share increased 4.2% to $41.97 as of December 31, 2023 from $40.26 as of December 31, 2022. Tangible book value per share increased 4.2% to $41.43 as of December 31, 2023 from $39.74 as of December 31, 2022.
Book value per common share increased 5.6% to $44.31 as of December 31, 2024 from $41.97 as of December 31, 2023. Tangible book value per share increased 5.6% to $43.77 as of December 31, 2024 from $41.43 as of December 31, 2023.
(amounts in thousands) December 31, Balance Sheet Data: 2023 2022 Total assets $ 5,167,572 $ 4,543,104 Loans 3,840,220 3,499,401 Total securities 702,008 579,552 Loans held-for-sale 22,052 21,511 Noninterest-bearing deposits 123,464 175,315 Interest-bearing deposits 3,943,509 3,265,930 Total deposits 4,066,973 3,441,245 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank 614,934 614,928 Total shareholders' equity 362,795 364,974 Total assets increased $624.5 million, or 13.7%, to $5.2 billion as of December 31, 2023 compared to $4.5 billion as of December 31, 2022.
(amounts in thousands) December 31, Balance Sheet Data: 2024 2023 Total assets $ 5,737,859 $ 5,167,572 Loans 4,170,646 3,840,220 Total securities 837,151 702,008 Loans held-for-sale 54,695 22,052 Noninterest-bearing deposits 136,451 123,464 Interest-bearing deposits 4,796,755 3,943,509 Total deposits 4,933,206 4,066,973 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank 295,000 614,934 Total shareholders' equity 384,063 362,795 Total assets increased $570.3 million, or 11.0%, to $5.7 billion as of December 31, 2024 compared to $5.2 billion as of December 31, 2023.
December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 Commercial loans Commercial and industrial $ 129,349 3.4 % $ 126,108 3.6 % Owner-occupied commercial real estate 57,286 1.5 % 61,836 1.8 % Investor commercial real estate 132,077 3.4 % 93,121 2.7 % Construction 261,750 6.8 % 181,966 5.2 % Single tenant lease financing 936,616 24.4 % 939,240 26.8 % Public finance 521,764 13.6 % 621,032 17.7 % Healthcare finance 222,793 5.8 % 272,461 7.8 % Small business lending 218,506 5.7 % 123,750 3.5 % Franchise finance 525,783 13.7 % 299,835 8.6 % Total commercial loans 3,005,924 78.3 % 2,719,349 77.7 % Consumer loans Residential mortgage 395,648 10.3 % 383,948 11.0 % Home equity 23,669 0.6 % 24,712 0.7 % Other consumer 377,614 9.8 % 324,598 9.3 % Total consumer loans 796,931 20.7 % 733,258 21.0 % Total commercial and consumer loans 3,802,855 99.0 % 3,452,607 98.7 % Net deferred loan origination costs, premiums and discounts on purchased loans and other 1 37,365 1.0 % 46,794 1.3 % Total loans 3,840,220 100.0 % 3,499,401 100.0 % Allowance for credit losses - loans (38,774) (31,737) Net loans $ 3,801,446 $ 3,467,664 1 Includes carrying value adjustments of $27.8 million and $32.5 million related to terminated interest rate swaps associated with public finance loans as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 Commercial loans Commercial and industrial $ 120,175 2.9 % $ 129,349 3.4 % Owner-occupied commercial real estate 53,591 1.3 % 57,286 1.5 % Investor commercial real estate 269,431 6.5 % 132,077 3.4 % Construction 413,523 9.9 % 261,750 6.8 % Single tenant lease financing 949,748 22.7 % 936,616 24.4 % Public finance 485,867 11.6 % 521,764 13.6 % Healthcare finance 181,427 4.4 % 222,793 5.8 % Small business lending 1 331,914 8.0 % 218,506 5.7 % Franchise finance 536,909 12.9 % 525,783 13.7 % Total commercial loans 3,342,585 80.2 % 3,005,924 78.3 % Consumer loans Residential mortgage 375,160 9.0 % 395,648 10.3 % Home equity 18,274 0.4 % 23,669 0.6 % Other consumer 407,947 9.8 % 377,614 9.8 % Total consumer loans 801,381 19.2 % 796,931 20.7 % Total commercial and consumer loans 4,143,966 99.4 % 3,802,855 99.0 % Net deferred loan origination costs, premiums and discounts on purchased loans and other 2 26,680 0.6 % 37,365 1.0 % Total loans 4,170,646 100.0 % 3,840,220 100.0 % Allowance for credit losses - loans (44,769) (38,774) Net loans $ 4,125,877 $ 3,801,446 1 Balances include $34.0 million and $33.5 million that are guaranteed by the U.S. government as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. 2 Includes carrying value adjustments of $22.9 million and $27.8 million related to terminated interest rate swaps associated with public finance loans as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The increase in total interest expense was partially offset by an $82.5 million, or 52.6%, increase in total interest income to $239.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 compared to $156.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
The increase in total interest income was partially offset by a $40.0 million, or 24.3%, increase in total interest expense to $204.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $164.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
Individually evaluated loans include nonperforming loans and also include loans where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance, or other actions intended to maximize collection.
These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance, or other actions intended to maximize collection. 32 Nonperforming loans are comprised of total nonaccrual loans and loans 90 days past due and accruing.
The increase of $6.2 million, or 8.4%, compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 was due primarily to increases of $3.8 million in salaries and employee benefits, $2.8 million in deposit insurance premium and $1.3 million in loan expenses, partially offset by decreases of $1.7 million in consulting and professional fees and $1.0 million in marketing, advertising and promotion.
The increase was due primarily to increases of $6.4 million, or 14.2%, in salaries and employee benefits, $1.3 million, or 12.3%, in premises and equipment, $1.1 million, or 28.9%, in deposit insurance premium, $0.9 million, or 14.8%, in other expenses and $0.7 million, or 21.5%, in consulting and professional fees.
At December 31, 2023, the Company, on an unconsolidated basis, had $11.6 million in cash generally available for its cash needs, which is in excess of its current annual regular shareholder dividend and operating expenses. 40 The Company uses its sources of funds primarily to meet ongoing financial commitments, including withdrawals by depositors, credit commitments to borrowers, operating expenses and capital expenditures.
At December 31, 2024, the Company, on an unconsolidated basis, had $13.0 million in cash generally available for its cash needs, which is in excess of its current annual regular shareholder dividend and operating expenses.
Fair value hedges were purchased to convert certain fixed rate assets to floating rate. Cash flow hedges were used to convert certain variable rate liabilities into fixed rate liabilities. At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $200.0 million and $260.0 million, respectively.
Fair value hedges were purchased to convert certain fixed rate assets to floating rate. Cash flow hedges were used to convert certain variable rate liabilities into fixed rate liabilities. At December 31, 2024, we had no interest rate swaps that were classified as either fair value or cash flow hedges.
The decrease in net interest income was the result of a $104.7 million, or 175.1%, increase in total interest expense to $164.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 compared to $59.8 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
The increase in net interest income was the result of a $52.4 million, or 21.9%, increase in total interest income to $291.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $239.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
The increase in total interest expense was due primarily to increases of $65.7 million, or 330.5%, in interest expense associated with certificates and brokered deposits, $31.4 million, or 169.5%, in interest expense associated with money market accounts, $4.1 million, or 200.9%, in interest expense associated with interest-bearing demand deposits and $3.2 million, or 17.8%, in interest expense associated with other borrowed funds.
The increase in total interest expense was due primarily to increases of $29.8 million, or 34.8%, in interest expense associated with certificates and brokered deposits, $4.6 million, or 329.6%, in interest expense associated with fintech - brokered deposits and $4.3 million, or 68.9%, in interest expense associated with interest-bearing demand deposits.
Government-sponsored agencies $ 95,177 $ 33,809 Municipal securities 68,446 67,276 Agency mortgage-backed securities - residential 206,649 215,092 Agency mortgage-backed securities - commercial 38,885 15,840 Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential 20,779 10,455 Asset-backed securities 8,081 4,960 Corporate securities 36,838 42,952 Total securities available-for-sale 474,855 390,384 Securities held-to-maturity Municipal securities 13,040 12,832 Agency mortgage-backed securities - residential 152,642 106,741 Agency mortgage-backed securities - commercial 4,521 4,552 Corporate securities 37,369 44,358 Total held-to-maturity 207,572 168,483 Total securities $ 682,427 $ 558,867 The approximate fair value of investment securities available-for-sale increased $84.5 million, or 21.6%, to $474.9 million as of December 31, 2023 compared to $390.4 million as of December 31, 2022.
Government-sponsored agencies $ 82,816 $ 95,177 Municipal securities 63,654 68,446 Agency mortgage-backed securities - residential 269,641 206,649 Agency mortgage-backed securities - commercial 63,331 38,885 Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential 45,821 20,779 Asset-backed securities 23,821 8,081 Corporate securities 38,271 36,838 Total securities available-for-sale 587,355 474,855 Securities held-to-maturity Municipal securities 11,925 13,040 Agency mortgage-backed securities - residential 184,412 152,642 Agency mortgage-backed securities - commercial 4,548 4,521 Corporate securities 27,966 37,369 Total securities held-to-maturity 228,851 207,572 Total securities $ 816,206 $ 682,427 The approximate fair value of investment securities available-for-sale increased $112.5 million, or 23.7%, to $587.4 million as of December 31, 2024 compared to $474.9 million as of December 31, 2023.
The increase in the average balance of these deposits was driven by strong consumer and small business demand for certificates of deposits in 2023, as well as the funding of brokered deposits during the fourth quarter 2022 and earlier in 2023 to supplement on-balance sheet liquidity.
The increase in the average balance of these deposits was driven by strong consumer and small business demand for certificates of deposits in 2024, partially offset by lower brokered deposit balances, as the Company used on-balance sheet liquidity to pay down higher-cost balances throughout 2024.
Total nonperforming assets increased $2.8 million, or 36.8%, to $10.4 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $7.6 million as of December 31, 2022, due primarily to the increases of nonperforming loans related to small business lending and residential mortgage portfolios mentioned above, as well as increases in other real estate owned (“OREO”) and accruing loans past due 90 days or more, partially offset by the owner-occupied commercial real estate loan mentioned above.
Total nonperforming assets increased $18.6 million, or 179.2%, to $28.9 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $10.4 million as of December 31, 2023, due primarily to the increases in nonperforming loans mentioned above, as well as an increase in loan repossessions (“REPO”), partially offset by a decrease in other real estate owned (“OREO”).
The increase in consumer loans was due to higher balances in the recreational vehicles and trailers loan portfolios, in addition to funded residential mortgages and draws on construction/perm loans that were in the pipeline prior to exiting the business. 31 Loan Maturities and Rate Sensitivity The following table shows the contractual maturity distribution intervals (without regard to repayment or repricing schedules) of the outstanding loans in our portfolio as of December 31, 2023.
The slight increase in consumer loan balances was due primarily to new origination activity in the other consumer loans portfolios, partially offset by a decrease in the residential mortgage portfolio. 30 Loan Maturities and Rate Sensitivity The following table shows the contractual maturity distribution intervals (without regard to repayment or repricing schedules) of the outstanding loans in our portfolio as of December 31, 2024.
The decrease was due primarily to decreases of $2.9 million in other liabilities, $1.6 million in accrued taxes, $0.2 million in accrued salary and benefits and $0.4 million in accrued property taxes, partially offset by increases of $3.7 million in the reserve for unfunded commitments as a result of the adoption of CECL in 2023, as well as new origination activity, and an increase of $0.7 million in derivative liability due to changes in fair value.
The increase was due primarily to increases of $2.3 million in accrued salary and benefits and $3.1 million in various expenses and liabilities, partially offset by a decrease of $1.6 million in the reserve for unfunded commitments.
For each segment, a loss driver analysis was performed in order to identify loss drivers and create a regression model for use in forecasting cash flows. In creating the DCF model, the Company has established a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period with a one-year straight line reversion to the long-term historical average.
In creating the DCF model, the Company has established a one-year reasonable and supportable forecast period with a one-year straight line reversion to the long-term historical average for most segments. Due to its limited loss history, the Company elected to use peer data for a more reasonable calculation.
The Company recognized $3.1 million of mortgage operations and exit costs during the first quarter 2023, which contributed to the increase in noninterest expense compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
In connection with this decision, the Company recognized $3.1 million of mortgage operations and exit costs during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. The Company also recognized $0.1 million of mortgage banking revenue during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
Income Taxes The following table reconciles reported income tax (benefit) provision to that computed at the statutory federal tax rate for the three most recent years.
The increase in other expenses was due primarily to various expenses, none of which were individually significant. The increase in consulting and professional fees was due primarily to increased consulting and audit fees. Income Taxes The following table reconciles reported income provision tax (benefit) to that computed at the statutory federal tax rate for the three most recent years.
The increase in the provision for credit losses - loans for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 was driven primarily by increases in net charge-offs, which included the aforementioned partial charge-off of a commercial and industrial participation loan and increased charge-offs in small business lending.
The increase in the provision for credit losses - loans for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was driven primarily by increases in net charge-offs in the small business lending and franchise finance portfolios, as well as growth in ACL discussed above, partially offset by lower net charge-offs in the commercial and industrial portfolio.
The contractual term excludes extensions, renewals, and modifications unless the extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancellable by the Company. Additional key assumptions in the DCF model include the probability of default (“PD”), loss given default (“LGD”), and prepayment/curtailment rates.
Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans and adjusted for prepayments when appropriate. The contractual term excludes extensions, renewals, and modifications unless the extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancellable by the Company.
The Company utilizes the model-driven PD and a LGD derived from a method referred to as Frye Jacobs. The Frye Jacobs method is a mathematical formula that traces the relationship between LGD and PD over time and 47 projects the LGD based on the level of PD forecasted.
The Frye Jacobs method is a mathematical formula that traces the relationship between LGD and PD over time and projects the LGD based on the level of PD forecasted. In all cases, the Frye Jacobs method is utilized to calculate LGDs during the forecast period, reversion period and long-term historical average.
This included its nationwide digital direct-to-consumer mortgage platform that originated residential loans for sale in the secondary market, as well as its local traditional consumer mortgage and construction-to-permanent business. The Company’s commercial construction and land development business was not affected by the decision and remains an important part of the Company’s lending strategy.
Due to the steep decline in consumer mortgage volumes and the negative outlook for consumer mortgage lending, the Company decided to exit its consumer mortgage business during the first quarter 2023. This included its nationwide digital direct-to-consumer mortgage platform that originated residential loans for sale in the secondary market, as well as its local traditional consumer mortgage and construction-to-permanent business.
Interest income on certain loans or securities issued by governmental, municipal and not-for-profit entities, and earnings from bank-owned life insurance were the primary components of tax-exempt income. 29 Financial Condition The following table presents summary balance sheet data as of the end of the last two years.
Our federal statutory tax rate was 21% in 2024 and 2023. In 2024 and 2023, the variance from the federal statutory rate was due primarily to tax-exempt income. Interest income on certain loans or securities issued by governmental, municipal and not-for-profit entities, and earnings from bank-owned life insurance were the primary components of tax-exempt income.
Government-sponsored agencies $ 96,404 $ 35,606 Municipal securities 69,494 68,958 Agency mortgage-backed securities - residential 237,798 252,066 Agency mortgage-backed securities - commercial 40,215 17,142 Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential 21,742 11,777 Asset-backed securities 8,071 5,000 Corporate securities 39,591 45,634 Total securities available-for-sale 513,315 436,183 Securities held-to-maturity Municipal securities 13,889 13,946 Agency mortgage-backed securities - residential 166,750 121,853 Agency mortgage-backed securities - commercial 5,767 5,818 Corporate securities 40,747 47,551 Total held-to-maturity, net 227,153 189,168 Total securities $ 740,468 $ 625,351 December 31, Approximate Fair Value 2023 2022 Securities available-for-sale U.S.
Government-sponsored agencies $ 83,811 $ 96,404 Municipal securities 67,441 69,494 Agency mortgage-backed securities - residential 300,914 237,798 Agency mortgage-backed securities - commercial 64,214 40,215 Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential 46,623 21,742 Asset-backed securities 23,802 8,071 Corporate securities 40,049 39,591 Total securities available-for-sale 626,854 513,315 Securities held-to-maturity Municipal securities 12,843 13,889 Agency mortgage-backed securities - residential 201,840 166,750 Agency mortgage-backed securities - commercial 5,705 5,767 Corporate securities 29,408 40,747 Total securities held-to-maturity, net 249,796 227,153 Total securities $ 876,650 $ 740,468 (amounts in thousands) December 31, Approximate Fair Value 2024 2023 Securities available-for-sale U.S.
The decrease in NIM and FTE NIM compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 reflects the increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities of 206 bps, partially offset by the increase in earning asset yields of 109 bps. Noninterest Income The following table presents noninterest income for the three most recent years.
The increase in NIM and FTE NIM compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 reflects the decelerating pace of increase in the cost of interest-bearing deposits and the Company’s focus on shifting the loan composition towards variable rate and higher-yielding products. Noninterest Income The following table presents noninterest income for the three most recent years.