Biggest changeSelected Financial Data The following selected consolidated financial data sets forth certain financial highlights of the Company and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2024. At June 30, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 219,234 $ 238,779 Cash, cash equivalents and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions 10,672 15,537 Debt securities available for sale 6,607 8,922 Debt securities held to maturity 510 516 Loans receivable, net 183,448 197,714 Foreclosed assets (OREO), net 1,397 2,335 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 1,329 770 Bank owned life insurance 8,973 8,724 Premises and equipment, net 4,086 2,128 Deferred tax asset 580 487 Deposits 172,981 197,254 Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances 13,000 8,000 Stockholders' Equity 31,295 31,280 44 Table of Contents For the Years Ended June 30, 2024 2023 (In thousands) Selected Operating Data: Interest income $ 9,431 $ 8,978 Interest expense 3,591 2,278 Net interest income 5,840 6,700 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses (190) — Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) credit losses 6,030 6,700 Non-interest income 726 1,301 Non-interest expense 7,002 5,884 Income (loss) before income taxes (benefit) (246) 2,117 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (59) 445 Net income (loss) $ (187) $ 1,672 At or For the Years Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Performance Ratios: Return (loss) on average assets (0.08) % 0.71 % Return (loss) on average equity (0.62) % 5.91 % Interest rate spread (1) 2.40 % 2.81 % Net interest margin (2) 2.75 % 3.04 % Non-interest expenses to average assets 3.00 % 2.50 % Efficiency ratio (3) 106.64 % 73.54 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 120.56 % 122.66 % Book value per share $ 14.62 $ 14.50 Capital Ratios (4): Average equity to average assets 13.00 % 12.01 % Tier 1 capital to average assets 13.04 % 12.02 % Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans 0.97 % 1.17 % Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of non-performing loans — % — % Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average outstanding loans during the year — % (0.02) % Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans — % — % Non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets — % — % Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets 0.63 % 0.97 % Other: Number of offices 5 4 Number of full-time equivalent employees 35 35 (1) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
Biggest changeThe Standard also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the valuation inputs into three broad levels: ● Level 1 inputs consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. ● Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the related asset. ● Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs related to the asset. 44 Table of Contents Selected Financial Data The following selected consolidated financial data sets forth certain financial highlights of the Company and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2025. At June 30, 2025 2024 (In thousands) Selected Financial Condition Data: Total assets $ 238,835 $ 219,296 Cash, cash equivalents and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions 14,623 10,672 Debt securities available for sale 5,201 6,607 Debt securities held to maturity 484 510 Loans receivable, net 200,796 183,448 Foreclosed assets (OREO), net 996 1,375 Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 1,329 1,329 Bank owned life insurance 9,243 8,973 Premises and equipment, net 3,884 4,086 Deposits 175,241 172,981 Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances 15,000 13,000 Stockholders' Equity 45,709 31,295 For the Years Ended June 30, 2025 2024 (In thousands) Selected Operating Data: Interest income $ 9,551 $ 9,431 Interest expense 3,508 3,591 Net interest income 6,043 5,840 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses (94) (190) Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) credit losses 6,137 6,030 Non-interest income 749 726 Non-interest expense 6,875 7,002 Income (loss) before income taxes (benefit) 11 (246) Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (31) (59) Net income (loss) $ 42 $ (187) 45 Table of Contents At or For the Years Ended June 30, 2025 2024 Performance Ratios: Return (loss) on average assets 0.02 % (0.08) % Return (loss) on average equity 0.14 % (0.62) % Interest rate spread (1) 2.40 % 2.40 % Net interest margin (2) 2.84 % 2.75 % Non-interest expenses to average assets 3.07 % 3.00 % Efficiency ratio (3) 101.21 % 106.64 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 122.81 % 120.56 % Book value per share $ 15.55 $ 10.65 Capital Ratios (4): Average equity to average assets 13.87 % 13.00 % Tier 1 capital to average assets 15.21 % 13.04 % Asset Quality Ratios: Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans 0.84 % 0.97 % Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of non-performing loans 2,549.25 % — % Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average outstanding loans during the year — % — % Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans 0.03 % — % Non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets 0.03 % — % Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets 0.45 % 0.63 % Other: Number of offices 5 5 Number of full-time equivalent employees 35 35 (1) Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
Such obligations include data processing services, operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Please refer to Note 1 of the notes to consolidated the financial statements beginning on page 60 for a description of recent accounting pronouncements that may affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Such obligations include data processing services, operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Please refer to Note 1 of the notes to the audited consolidated the financial statements beginning on page 60 for a description of recent accounting pronouncements that may affect our financial condition and results of operations.
To the best of our knowledge, we have recorded our best estimate of expected losses in the loan portfolio and for unfunded commitments at June 30, 2024. However, future changes in the factors described above, including, but not limited to, actual loss experience with respect to our loan portfolio, could result in material increases in our provision for credit losses.
To the best of our knowledge, we have recorded our best estimate of expected losses in the loan portfolio and for unfunded commitments at June 30, 2025. However, future changes in the factors described above, including, but not limited to, actual loss experience with respect to our loan portfolio, could result in material increases in our provision for credit losses.
(2) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. 47 Table of Contents Rate/Volume Analysis The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated.
(2) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less total interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. 48 Table of Contents Rate/Volume Analysis The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the years indicated.
A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized. 40 Table of Contents Summary of Significant Accounting Estimates The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on our audited consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP.
A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized. Summary of Significant Accounting Estimates The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on our audited consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP.
Lending policies and procedures, including underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices. 2. Changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans. 3. Nature and volume of the portfolio and terms of loans. 4. Volume and severity of past due, classified and nonaccrual loans as well as other loan modifications. 41 Table of Contents 5.
Lending policies and procedures, including underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices. 2. Changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans. 3. Nature and volume of the portfolio and terms of loans. 4. Volume and severity of past due, classified and nonaccrual loans as well as other loan modifications. 5.
Based on our deposit 51 Table of Contents retention experience, current pricing strategy and regulatory restrictions, we anticipate that a substantial portion of maturing time deposits will be retained, and that we can supplement our funding with borrowings in the event that we allow these deposits to run off at maturity.
Based on our deposit retention experience, current pricing strategy and regulatory restrictions, we anticipate that a substantial portion of maturing time deposits will be retained, and that we can supplement our funding with borrowings in the event that we allow these deposits to run off at maturity.
This includes, but is not limited to, the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, the current interest rate environment, changes to rating of security or security issuer, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security among other factors.
This 43 Table of Contents includes, but is not limited to, the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, the current interest rate environment, changes to rating of security or security issuer, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security among other factors.
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, which consists primarily of disbursements for loan originations, the purchase of securities and the purchase of bank owned life insurance, offset by principal collections on loans, proceeds from the sale of securities and proceeds from maturing securities and pay downs on securities, was $17.7 million provided by investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2024 compared to $14.4 million used in investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, which consists primarily of disbursements for loan originations, the purchase of securities and the purchase of bank owned life insurance, offset by principal collections on loans, proceeds from the sale of securities and proceeds from maturing securities and pay downs on securities, was $15.6 million used in investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2025 compared to $17.7 million provided by investing activities for the year ended June 30, 2024.
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 $417,000 and $2.0 million for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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 $1.4 million and $417,000 for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
At June 30, 2024, Marathon Bank was classified as “well capitalized” for regulatory capital purposes. See Note 16 in the Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations Commitments.
At June 30, 2025, Marathon Bank was classified as “well capitalized” for regulatory capital purposes. See Note 16 in the Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. 52 Table of Contents Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations Commitments.
These predictions align with the Bank’s historic charge-off history over the past 8-10 years. The allowance for credit losses was $1.8 million, or 0.97%, of loans outstanding at June 30, 2024 and $2.2 million, or 1.08%, of loans outstanding at June 30, 2023.
These predictions align with the Bank’s historic charge-off history over the past 8-10 years. The allowance for credit losses was $1.7 million, or 0.84%, of loans outstanding at June 30, 2025 and $1.8 million, or 0.97%, of loans outstanding at June 30, 2024.
The JOBS Act contains provisions that, among other things, reduce certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. As an “emerging growth company” we may delay adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. We intend to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period.
The JOBS Act contains provisions that, among other things, reduce certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. As an “emerging growth company” we may delay adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies.
Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans we make. At June 30, 2024, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans of $1.3 million, and outstanding commitments to sell loans of $418,000. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet our current lending commitments.
Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans we make. At June 30, 2025, we had outstanding commitments to originate loans of $4.8 million, and outstanding commitments to sell loans of $329,000. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet our current lending commitments.
The evaluation also considers the following risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment: ● One-to- four-family residential real estate loans carry risks associated with the continued creditworthiness of the borrower and changes in the value of the collateral. ● Commercial real estate loans carry risks associated with the successful operation of a business or a real estate project, in addition to other risks associated with the ownership of real estate, because repayment of these loans may be dependent upon the profitability and cash flows of the business or project. ● Construction loans carry risks that the project may not be finished according to schedule, the project may not be finished according to budget, and the value of the collateral may, at any point in time, be less than the principal amount of the loan.
Adjustments to the factors are supported through documentation of changes in conditions in a narrative accompanying the allowance for credit losses calculation for our loan portfolio. 41 Table of Contents The evaluation also considers the following risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment: ● One-to- four-family residential real estate loans carry risks associated with the continued creditworthiness of the borrower and changes in the value of the collateral. ● Commercial real estate loans carry risks associated with the successful operation of a business or a real estate project, in addition to other risks associated with the ownership of real estate, because repayment of these loans may be dependent upon the profitability and cash flows of the business or project. ● Construction loans carry risks that the project may not be finished according to schedule, the project may not be finished according to budget, and the value of the collateral may, at any point in time, be less than the principal amount of the loan.
Time deposits that are scheduled to mature in one year or less from June 30, 2024 totaled $44.8 million. Management expects that a substantial portion of the maturing time deposits will be renewed.
Time deposits that are scheduled to mature in one year or less at June 30, 2025 totaled $46.2 million. Management expects that a substantial portion of the maturing time deposits will be renewed.
The allowance for credit losses on loans that are individually evaluated may be estimated based on their expected cash flows, or, in the case of loans for which repayment is expected substantially through the operation or sale of collateral when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, may be measured based on the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell. 42 Table of Contents As an integral part of their examination process, various regulatory agencies review the allowance for credit losses on loans as well.
The allowance for credit losses on loans that are individually evaluated may be estimated based on their expected cash flows, or, in the case of loans for which repayment is expected substantially through the operation or sale of collateral when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, may be measured based on the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell.
Such agencies may require that changes in the allowance for credit losses on loans be recognized when such regulatory credit evaluations differ from those of management based on information available to the regulators at the time of their examinations. Income Taxes .
As an integral part of their examination process, various regulatory agencies review the allowance for credit losses on loans as well. Such agencies may require that changes in the allowance for credit losses on loans be recognized when such regulatory credit evaluations differ from those of management based on information available to the regulators at the time of their examinations.
The Company’s portfolio of held to maturity securities consists of U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed securities which are highly rated by major rating agencies and have a long history of no credit losses.
Accrued interest receivable on AFS securities is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. Allowance for Credit Losses on Held to Maturity (“HTM”) Securities . The Company’s portfolio of held to maturity securities consists of U.S. agency residential mortgage-backed securities which are highly rated by major rating agencies and have a long history of no credit losses.
In estimating the net amount expected to be collected for held to maturity securities in an unrealized loss position, a historical loss based method is utilized. 43 Table of Contents Fair Value Measurements .
In estimating the net amount expected to be collected for held to maturity securities in an unrealized loss position, a historical loss based method is utilized. Foreclosed Assets.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities, consisting of activity in deposit accounts and borrowings was $19.4 million used in financing activities compared to $15.8 million provided by financing activities for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities, consisting of activity in stockholders’ equity accounts (capital raise), deposit accounts and borrowings was $18.0 million provided by financing activities compared to $19.4 million used in financing activities for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position.
(2) Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. (3) Represents non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income. (4) Capital ratios are for the Bank only.
(2) Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. (3) Represents non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income. (4) Capital ratios are for the Bank only. As of June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Bank elected to adopt the Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework.
Income tax benefit was $59,000 for the year ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $504,000, as compared to income tax expense of $445,000 for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Income tax benefit was $32,000 for the year ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of $27,000, as compared to an income tax benefit of $59,000 for the year ended June 30, 2024.
The average yield on the loan portfolio increased by 28 basis points from 4.18% for the year ended June 30, 2023 to 4.46% for the year ended June 30, 2024 as a result of the high interest rate environment.
The average yield on the loan portfolio increased by 27 basis points from 4.46% for the year ended June 30, 2024 to 4.73% for the year ended June 30, 2025 as a result of higher interest rates.
The Bank also has $25.0 million available to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank when pledging acceptable assets and an unsecured Federal Funds purchasing limit of $5.0 million with the Bank’s correspondent bank. There were no borrowings under these arrangements at June 30, 2024.
The Bank also has $17.5 million available to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank which is pledged by multi-family loans and an unsecured Federal Funds purchasing limit of $5.0 million with the Bank’s correspondent bank. There were no borrowings under these arrangements at June 30, 2025.
Interest paid on FHLB borrowings increased $545,000, from $103,000 for the year ended June 30, 2023 to $648,000 for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Interest paid on FHLB borrowings decreased $179,000, from $648,000 for the year ended June 30, 2024 to $469,000 for the year ended June 30, 2025.
We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments.
We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments.
The decrease in income tax expense was primarily the result of a decrease in income (loss) before income taxes of $2.4 million which was offset by a change in Wisconsin tax law that provides for a subtraction from the Bank’s state taxable income for loan and fee interest income from certain commercial and agricultural loans.
This decrease was offset by a Wisconsin income tax provision of $112,000 related to a change in Wisconsin tax law that provides for a subtraction from the Bank’s state taxable income for loan and fee interest income from certain commercial and agricultural loans.
Interest expense on deposits increased $766,000, or 35.2%, to $2.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2024 from $2.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 due to an increase in interest expense on all deposit categories except savings deposits as a result of an increase in the average rates paid on all deposit categories except savings deposits offset by a decrease in the average balances of all deposit categories.
Interest expense on deposits increased $96,000, or 3.3%, to $3.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2025 as compared to $2.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2024 due to an increase in the average rate paid on all deposit categories (except savings deposits which remained unchanged), offset by a decrease in the average balances of all deposit categories except for demand, NOW and money market deposits.
We also have the ability to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. At June 30, 2024, we had a $79.5 million line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, which had $13.0 million in borrowings outstanding as of that date.
At June 30, 2025, we had a $82.8 million line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, which had $15.0 million in borrowings outstanding as of that date.
The amount of the allowance is based on estimates and the ultimate losses may vary from such estimates as more information becomes available or conditions change.
The amount of the allowance is based on estimates and the ultimate losses may vary from such estimates as more information becomes available or conditions change. We assess the allowance for credit losses on a quarterly basis and make provisions for (recovery of) credit losses in order to maintain the allowance.
The increase in the average yield on interest earning assets for the year ended June 30, 2024 compared to the year ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to an increase in market interest rates.
The increase in the average yield on interest earning assets for the year ended June 30, 2025 compared to the year ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to an increase in the average yield of loans, the Bank’s largest interest-earning asset category. Provision for (Recovery of) Credit Losses.
Accordingly, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards. The following represent our significant accounting estimates: Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans. The allowance for credit losses on loans is established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for credit losses.
We intend to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. 40 Table of Contents Accordingly, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards. The following represent our significant accounting estimates: Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans.
Loan interest income increased by $455,000, or 5.6%, to $8.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2024 from $8.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Net interest income increased by $203,000, or 3.8%, to $6.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2025 from $5.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. Net interest-earning assets increased by $1.8 million, or 4.8%, to $38.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2025 from $36.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Interest income increased by $453,000, or 5.0%, to $9.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2024 compared to $9.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to an increase in loan interest income associated with an increase in the average yield on loans offset by a slight decrease in the average balance of the loan portfolio.
Other interest income increased due to an increase in the average balance of cash and cash equivalents offset by a decrease in the average yield on cash and cash equivalents. Loan interest income increased slightly by $11,000, or 0.1%, for the year ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the year ended June 30, 2024.
The decrease in net income (loss) for the year ended June 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to an increase in expenses associated with foreclosed assets of $1.0 million, a decrease of $859,000 in net-interest income, and a decrease of $576,000 in non-interest income.
Net income was $42,000 for the year ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $229,000, or 122.7%, from a net loss of $187,000 for the year ended June 30, 2024. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to an increase in net interest income of $203,000 and a decrease in non-interest expenses of $128,000.
Deferred loan fees accreted to interest income totaled $42,000 and $50,000 for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the Year Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Average Average Average Average Outstanding Yield/Rate Outstanding Yield/Rate Balance Interest Balance Interest (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans $ 193,501 $ 8,637 4.46 % $ 195,680 $ 8,182 4.18 % Debt securities 10,751 345 3.21 % 11,102 292 2.63 % Cash and cash equivalents 7,017 370 5.27 % 12,853 480 3.73 % Other 1,097 79 7.20 % 666 24 3.60 % Total interest-earning assets 212,366 9,431 4.44 % 220,301 8,978 4.08 % Noninterest-earning assets 21,215 15,146 Total assets $ 233,581 $ 235,447 Interest-bearing liabilities: Demand, NOW and money market deposits $ 44,036 612 1.39 % $ 54,130 506 0.93 % Savings deposits 40,109 58 0.14 % 44,501 61 0.14 % Certificates of deposit 75,133 2,273 3.03 % 77,707 1,609 2.07 % Total interest-bearing deposits 159,278 2,943 1.85 % 176,338 2,176 1.23 % FHLB advances and other borrowings 16,865 648 3.84 % 3,272 103 3.15 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 176,143 3,591 2.04 % 179,610 2,279 1.27 % Non-interest-bearing demand deposits 25,048 25,829 Other non-interest-bearing liabilities 2,018 1,726 Total liabilities 203,209 207,165 Total stockholders' equity 30,372 28,282 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 233,581 $ 235,447 Net interest income $ 5,840 $ 6,699 Net interest rate spread (1) 2.40 % 2.81 % Net interest-earning assets (2) $ 36,223 $ 40,691 Net interest margin (3) 2.75 % 3.04 % Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 120.56 % 122.66 % (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.
Deferred loan fees accreted to interest income totaled $52,000 and $42,000 for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. For the Year Ended June 30, 2025 2024 Average Average Average Average Outstanding Yield/Rate Outstanding Yield/Rate Balance Interest Balance Interest (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans $ 183,039 $ 8,649 4.73 % $ 193,501 $ 8,637 4.46 % Debt securities 6,393 169 2.64 % 8,236 214 2.60 % Cash and cash equivalents 13,594 631 4.64 % 9,532 501 5.25 % Other 1,329 102 7.67 % 1,097 79 7.20 % Total interest-earning assets 204,355 9,551 4.67 % 212,366 9,431 4.44 % Noninterest-earning assets 19,488 21,215 Total assets $ 223,843 $ 233,581 Interest-bearing liabilities: Demand, NOW and money market deposits $ 48,069 732 1.52 % $ 44,036 612 1.39 % Savings deposits 38,405 55 0.14 % 40,109 58 0.14 % Certificates of deposit 67,787 2,252 3.32 % 75,133 2,273 3.03 % Total interest-bearing deposits 154,261 3,039 1.97 % 159,278 2,943 1.85 % FHLB advances and other borrowings 12,137 469 3.86 % 16,865 648 3.84 % Total interest-bearing liabilities 166,398 3,508 2.11 % 176,143 3,591 2.04 % Non-interest-bearing demand deposits 24,293 25,048 Other non-interest-bearing liabilities 2,112 2,018 Total liabilities 192,803 203,209 Total stockholders' equity 31,040 30,372 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 223,843 $ 233,581 Net interest income $ 6,043 $ 5,840 Net interest rate spread (1) 2.40 % 2.40 % Net interest-earning assets (2) $ 37,957 $ 36,223 Net interest margin (3) 2.84 % 2.75 % Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 122.81 % 120.56 % (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.
The increase in interest paid on borrowings was due to the average balance of FHLB advances increasing by $13.6 million and an increase in the average rate paid on borrowings of 69 basis points from 3.15% for the year ended June 30, 2023 to 3.84% for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Offsetting the decrease in the average balance was an increase in the average rate paid on borrowings of two basis points from 3.84% for the year ended June 30, 2024 to 3.86% for the year ended June 30, 2025 due to an increase in borrowing costs. Net Interest Income.
The average balance of the loan portfolio decreased by $2.2 million, or 1.1%, from $195.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 to $193.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. The decrease in the average balance of the loan portfolio was primarily due to repayments exceeding new loan growth.
The decrease in the average balance of the loan portfolio was primarily related to repayments exceeding new loan growth. 49 Table of Contents Debt securities interest income decreased by $45,000, or 21.2%, to $169,000 for the year ended June 30, 2025 from $214,000 for the year ended June 30, 2024 due to a decrease of $1.8 million in the average balance of debt securities to $6.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2025 from $8.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Total cash and cash equivalents decreased $1.3 million, or 11.1%, to $10.5 million at June 30, 2024 from $11.8 million at June 30, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in total deposits of $24.3 million offset by an increase in FHLB borrowings of $5.0 million, a decrease in net loans of $14.3 million, a decrease in interest bearing deposits held in other financial institutions of $3.6 million, and finally, a decrease in debt securities available for sale of $2.3 million.
Total cash and cash equivalents increased $3.9 million, or 37.4%, to $14.4 million at June 30, 2025 from $10.5 million at June 30, 2024, primarily due to the net proceeds raised from the Company’s Conversion of $13.9 million, an increase in deposits of $2.2 million, or 1.3%, an increase in borrowings of $2.0 million, or 15.4% and a decrease in debt securities available for sale of $1.4 million, or 21.3%.
Non-interest expenses information is as follows. Year Ended June 30, Change 2024 2023 Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Salaries and employee benefits $ 3,082 $ 3,296 $ (214) (6.5) % Occupancy and equipment 858 731 127 17.4 % Data processing and office 449 401 48 12.0 % Professional fees 755 712 43 6.0 % Marketing expenses 61 87 (26) (29.9) % Debit card expenses 96 90 6 6.7 % Directors fees 108 89 19 21.3 % Foreclosed assets, net 1,035 — 1,035 100.0 % Other 558 478 80 16.7 % Total non-interest expenses $ 7,002 $ 5,884 $ 1,118 19.0 % 50 Table of Contents Non-interest expenses were $7.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2024 compared to $5.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Non-interest expenses information is as follows. Year Ended June 30, Change 2025 2024 Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Salaries and employee benefits $ 3,646 $ 3,082 $ 564 18.3 % Occupancy and equipment 915 858 57 6.6 % Data processing and office 450 449 1 0.2 % Professional fees 701 755 (54) (7.2) % Marketing expenses 42 61 (19) (31.1) % FDIC insurance premiums 96 127 (31) (24.4) % Directors fees 108 108 — — % Foreclosed assets, net 429 1,035 (606) 100.0 % Other 487 527 (40) (7.6) % Total non-interest expenses $ 6,874 $ 7,002 $ (128) (1.8) % Non-interest expenses were $6.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2025 compared to $7.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Interest expense increased $1.3 million, or 57.6%, to $3.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2024 from $2.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2023, due to an increase of $766,000 in interest paid on deposits and an increase of $546,000 in interest paid on borrowings.
Interest expense decreased by $83,000, or 2.3%, to $3.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the year ended June 30, 2024, due to a decrease of $179,000 in interest paid on borrowings offset by an increase of $96,000 in interest paid on deposits.
For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume. Year Ended June 30, 2024 vs. 2023 Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase Volume Rate (Decrease) (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans $ (91) $ 546 $ 455 Debt securities (9) 62 53 Cash and cash equivalents (218) 108 (110) Other 16 39 55 Total interest-earning assets (302) 755 453 Interest-bearing liabilities: Demand, NOW and money market deposits (94) 200 106 Savings deposits (6) 2 (4) Certificates of deposit (53) 717 664 Total interest-bearing deposits (153) 919 766 FHLB advances and other borrowings — 546 546 Total interest-bearing liabilities (153) 1,465 1,312 Change in net interest income $ (149) $ (710) $ (859) Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 General.
For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume. Year Ended June 30, 2025 vs. 2024 Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase Volume Rate (Decrease) (In thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans $ (467) $ 479 $ 12 Debt securities (48) 3 (45) Cash and cash equivalents 213 (83) 130 Other 17 6 23 Total interest-earning assets (285) 405 120 Interest-bearing liabilities: Demand, NOW and money market deposits 56 64 120 Savings deposits (3) — (3) Certificates of deposit (222) 201 (21) Total interest-bearing deposits (169) 265 96 FHLB advances and other borrowings (182) 3 (179) Total interest-bearing liabilities (351) 268 (83) Change in net interest income $ 66 $ 137 $ 203 Comparison of Operating Results for the Years Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 General .
No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense, as applicable.
Average Balance Sheets The following table sets forth average balances, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the years indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances.
We assess the allowance for credit losses on a quarterly basis and make provisions for (recovery of) credit losses in order to maintain the allowance. 49 Table of Contents Based on our evaluation of the above factors, we recorded a recovery of credit losses of $190,000 for the year ended June 30, 2024 compared to no provision for credit losses for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Based on our evaluation of the above factors, we recorded a recovery of credit losses of approximately $94,000 for the year ended June 30, 2025 compared to a recovery of credit losses of $190,000 for the year ended June 30, 2024. 50 Table of Contents The decrease in the recovery when comparing the two years was primarily related to an increase in the loan portfolio for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Non-interest income information is as follows. Year Ended June 30, Change 2024 2023 Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Service charges on deposit accounts $ 125 $ 153 $ (28) (18.3) % Mortgage banking 325 351 (26) (7.4) % Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI 249 236 13 5.5 % Gain on proceeds from life insurance death benefit — 261 (261) 100.0 % Gain on acquisition of foreclosed assets — 247 (247) 100.0 % Net gain on securities transactions — 24 (24) (100.0) % Other 27 30 (3) (10.0) % Total non-interest income $ 726 $ 1,302 $ (576) (44.2) % Non-interest income decreased by $576,000 to $726,000 for the year ended June 30, 2024 from $1.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2023 due primarily to a gain on proceeds from a life insurance death benefit, a gain on the acquisition of foreclosed assets, and net gain on securities transactions of $261,000, 247,000 and $24,000, respectively, being recognized during the year ended June 30, 2023 compared to no such amounts being recognized during the year ended June 30, 2024.
Non-interest income information is as follows. Year Ended June 30, Change 2025 2024 Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Service charges on deposit accounts $ 114 $ 125 $ (11) (8.8) % Mortgage banking 291 325 (34) (10.5) % Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI 270 249 21 8.4 % Other 74 27 47 174.1 % Total non-interest income $ 749 $ 726 $ 23 3.2 % Non-interest income increased by $23,000 to $749,000 for the year ended June 30, 2025 from $726,000 for the year ended June 30, 2024 due primarily to an increase in other income.
The increase was primarily related to an increase in expenses associated with foreclosed assets of $1.0 million, an increase in occupancy and equipment expenses of $127,000 and minor increases in other expense which were offset by a decrease of $214,000 in salaries and employee benefits when comparing the two years.
The decrease was related to a decrease in expenses associated with foreclosed assets, net, offset by 51 Table of Contents an increase in salaries and employee benefits.
As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Bank elected to adopt the Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework. 45 Table of Contents Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 Total Assets. Total assets decreased $19.6 million, or 8.2%, to $219.2 million at June 30, 2024 from $238.8 million at June 30, 2023.
Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024 Total Assets. Total assets increased $19.5 million, or 8.9%, to $238.8 million at June 30, 2025 from $219.3 million at June 30, 2024.
Net interest-earning assets decreased by $4.5 million, or 11.0%, to $36.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2024 from $40.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2023.
The average balance of the loan portfolio decreased by $10.5 million, or 5.4%, to $183.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2025 from $193.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2024.
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 maturities of securities.
Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities, proceeds from the sale of loans, and proceeds from maturities of securities. We also have the ability to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago.
These changes were partially offset by a recovery of loan losses of $190,000 and a decrease in the provision for income taxes of $504,000. Interest Income .
Offsetting these increases in net income was a decrease in the provision for (recovery of) credit losses of $96,000. Interest Income .
The increase in expenses associated with foreclosed assets was primarily related to the recording of a valuation allowance of $937,000 during the year ended June 30, 2024 associated with a new appraisal obtained on the Company’s only foreclosed asset. For further information, please see Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023- Foreclosed Assets above.
The decrease in expenses associated with foreclosed assets, net was primarily related to the recording of a valuation allowance of $378,000 for the year ended June 30, 2025 compared to $937,100 during the year ended June 30, 2024 resulting from the Bank’s agreement to sell the property for $1.1 million .
The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $1.3 million, or 11.1%, in cash and cash equivalents, a decrease in net loans of $14.3 million, or 7.2%, a decrease in interest bearing deposits held in other financial institutions of $3.6 million, or 94.7%, a decrease in debt securities available for sale of $2.3 million, or 25.9% and finally, a decrease in foreclosed assets, net of $914,780, or 39.6%.
The increase was primarily due to an increase in loans, net of $17.3 million, or 9.5%, and an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $3.9 million, or 37.4%. These increases were offset by a decrease in debt securities available for sale of $1.4 million, or 21.3%.
Total deposits decreased $24.3 million, or 12.3%, to $173.0 million at June 30, 2024 from $197.3 million at June 30, 2023. All categories of deposits decreased when comparing June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2023 with certificates of deposit decreasing the most by $16.1 million, or 19.2%.
All categories of deposit average balances decreased (with the exception of demand, NOW and money market deposits) when comparing the year ended June 30, 2025 with the year ended June 30, 2024 with the total average balance of deposits decreasing by $5.0 million, or 2.2%, to $154.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2025.
A summary of income tax expense (benefit) compared to the federal income tax statutory rate is set forth in Note 12 to the Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. Liquidity and Capital Resources Liquidity describes our ability to meet the financial obligations that arise in the ordinary course of business.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Liquidity describes our ability to meet the financial obligations that arise in the ordinary course of business. Liquidity is primarily needed to meet the borrowing and deposit withdrawal requirements of our customers and to fund current and planned expenditures.
The net interest margin decreased 29 basis points to 2.75% for the year ended June 30, 2024 from 3.04% for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Net interest rate spread remained the same at 2.40% for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. The net interest margin increased to 2.84% for the year ended June 30, 2025 compared to 2.75% for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Debt securities interest income increased by $53,000, or 18.2%, to $345,000 for the year ended June 30, 2024 from $292,000 for the year ended June 30, 2023 due to a 58 basis points increase in the average yield on the debt securities portfolio to 3.21% for the year ended June 30, 2024 from 2.63% for the year ended June 30, 2023 offset in part by a $351,000 decrease in the average balance of debt securities to $10.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2024 due to 48 Table of Contents securities paydowns.
Interest income increased by $120,000, or 1.3%, to $9.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2025 as compared to $9.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2024 primarily due to an increase in other interest income of $154,000 which was offset by a decrease in debt securities income of $45,000.
Net interest rate spread decreased by 41 basis points to 2.40% for the year ended June 30, 2024 from 2.81% for the year ended June 30, 2023, reflecting a 77 basis points increase in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities offset by a 36 basis points increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets.
The average rate paid on deposits increased by 12 basis points to 1.97% for the year ended June 30, 2025 from 1.85% for the year ended June 30, 2024. The increase in the average rate paid on deposits was due to higher interest rates and increased competition for deposits.
The Bank also purchased a building for $1.6 million for a new branch location. Debt Securities Available for Sale. Total debt securities available for sale decreased $2.3 million, or 25.9%, to $6.6 million at June 30, 2024 from $8.9 million at June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the call of $1.7 million in corporate bonds.
These increases in cash and cash equivalents were offset by an increase in loans of $17.3 million, or 9.5%. Debt Securities Available for Sale. Total debt securities available for sale decreased by $1.4 million, or 21.3%, from $6.6 million at June 30, 2024 to $5.2 million at June 30, 2025.
The decrease in salaries and employee benefits was primarily related to the prior year including a bonus accrual compared to no bonus accrual for the current year. Provision for (Recovery from) Income Taxes.
The increase in salaries and employee benefits and occupancy and equipment expenses was related to a new branch which opened in Brookfield, Wisconsin during January 2024. Provision for (Recovery of) Income Taxes.
The decrease in the average balance of certificates of deposit accounts was due to the maturity of two brokered certificates of deposit totaling $8.7 million during the year ended June 30, 2024 offset by the offering of higher rate certificate of deposit balances due to higher market interest rates.
The decrease in interest paid on borrowings was due to the average balance of FHLB advances decreasing by $4.7 million to $12.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2025 from $16.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2024 as a result of repayments of borrowings.
The recovery was related to an improvement in the current and projected future economic conditions in our market area and the decline in the overall loan portfolio. We anticipate low unemployment and that the housing price index (HPI) will improve over the next two years due to continued high demand and the low inventory of residential real estate.
The recovery was related to the projected future economic conditions in our market area stabilizing over the next two years, an increase in prepayments in both consumer and commercial loans, which was impactful to the weighted average life of the loan portfolio and the continuous recoveries of two legacy charge-offs.