TIMBERLAND BANCORP INC

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As used in this Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “our” and “Company” refer to Timberland Bancorp, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. When we refer to “Bank” in this Form 10-Q, we are referring to Timberland Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Timberland Bancorp, Inc., and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Timberland Service Corporation.

Current wording

As used in this Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” refer to Timberland Bancorp, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. References to the “Bank” in this Form 10-Q, refer to Timberland Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Timberland Bancorp, Inc., and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Timberland Service Corporation.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to assist in understanding our financial condition and results of operations. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. The following analysis discusses the material changes in the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company at and for the three months ended December 31, 2023.

Current wording

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to assist in understanding our financial condition and results of operations. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. The following analysis discusses the material changes in the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company at and for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024.

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Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and often include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, assumptions and statements about future economic performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: potential adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company's business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of employment levels, labor shortages and the effects of inflation, a potential recession or slowed economic growth; continuing elevated levels of inflation and the impact of current and future monetary policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("Federal Reserve") in response thereto; the effects of any federal government shutdown; credit risks of lending activities, including any deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets which may lead to increased losses and non-performing loans in our loan portfolio resulting in our ACL not being adequate to cover actual losses and thus requiring us to materially increase our ACL through the provision for credit losses; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long-term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and our ability to sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of us by the Federal Reserve and of our bank subsidiary by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, institute a formal or informal enforcement action against …

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Current wording

Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance or business. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and often include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, assumptions and statements about future economic performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: potential adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company's business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of employment levels, labor shortages and the effects of inflation, a potential recession or slowed economic growth; continuing elevated levels of inflation and the impact of current and future monetary policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("Federal Reserve") in response thereto; the effects of any federal government shutdown; credit risks of lending activities, including any deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets which may lead to increased losses and non-performing loans in our loan portfolio resulting in our ACL not being adequate to cover actual losses and thus requiring us to materially increase our ACL through the provision for credit losses; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long-term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and our ability to sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of us by the Federal Reserve and of our bank subsidiary by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, institute a formal or informal enforcement action against …

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Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this Form 10-Q and in the other public statements we make are based upon management's beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this quarterly report to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements discussed in this document might not occur and we caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal 2024 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us, and could negatively affect the Company's consolidated financial condition and results of operations as well as its stock price performance.

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Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this Form 10-Q and in the other public statements we make are based upon management's beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this quarterly report to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Timberland Bancorp, Inc., a Washington corporation, is the holding company for Timberland Bank. The Bank opened for business in 1915 and serves consumers and businesses across Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pierce, King, Kitsap and Lewis counties, Washington with a full range of lending and deposit services through its 23 offices (including its main office in Hoquiam). At December 31, 2023, the Company had total assets of $1.90 billion, net loans receivable of $1.34 billion, total deposits of $1.63 billion and total shareholders’ equity of $237.37 million. The Company's business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investment in the Bank. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including the unaudited consolidated financial statements and related data, relates primarily to the Bank's operations.

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Timberland Bancorp, Inc., a Washington corporation, is the holding company for Timberland Bank. The Bank opened for business in 1915 and serves consumers and businesses across Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pierce, King, Kitsap and Lewis counties, Washington with a full range of lending and deposit services through its 23 offices (including its main office in Hoquiam). At March 31, 2024, the Company had total assets of $1.91 billion, net loans receivable of $1.36 billion, total deposits of $1.64 billion and total shareholders’ equity of $238.68 million. The Company's business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investment in the Bank. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including the unaudited consolidated financial statements and related data, relates primarily to the Bank's operations.

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The provision for (recapture of) credit losses is dependent on changes in the loan portfolio and management’s assessment of the collectability of the loan portfolio as well as prevailing economic and market conditions. The ACL on loans reflects the amount that management has determined is adequate to cover probable expected credit losses in the loan portfolio. As the loan portfolio increases, or due to an increase in probable expected losses inherent in the loan portfolio, the ACL may increase, resulting in a decrease to net interest income after the provision. Improvement in loan risk ratings, increase in property values, or receipts of recoveries of amounts previously charged off may partially or fully offset any required increases to ACL on loans due to loan growth or an increase in the probable expected credit losses. The Company recorded a provision for credit losses on loans of $379,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2023 using the CECL methodology, primarily due to loan portfolio growth. The Company recorded a $525,000 provision for loan losses, using the prior incurred loss methodology, for the three months ended December 31, 2022.

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The provision for (recapture of) credit losses is dependent on changes in the loan portfolio and management’s assessment of the collectability of the loan portfolio as well as prevailing economic and market conditions. The ACL on loans reflects the amount that management has determined is adequate to cover probable expected credit losses in the loan portfolio. As the loan portfolio increases, or due to an increase in probable expected losses inherent in the loan portfolio, the ACL may increase, resulting in a decrease to net interest income after the provision. Improvement in loan risk ratings, increase in property values, or receipts of recoveries of amounts previously charged off may partially or fully offset any required increases to ACL on loans due to loan growth or an increase in the probable expected credit losses. The Company recorded a provision for credit losses on loans of $166,000 and $545,000 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2024 (using the CECL methodology), primarily due to loan portfolio growth. The Company recorded a provision for loan losses (using the prior incurred loss methodology) of $475,000 and $1.00 million for the three and six months ended March 31, 2023.

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Net income is also affected by non-interest income and non-interest expense. For the three months ended December 31, 2023, non-interest income consisted primarily of service charges on deposit accounts, gain on sales of loans, ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees, an increase in the cash surrender value of BOLI, servicing income on loans sold, escrow fees and other operating income. Non-interest income is also increased by net recoveries on investment securities and for periods prior to the adoption of CECL reduced by net OTTI losses on investment securities, if any. Non-interest income is also decreased by valuation allowances on loan servicing rights and increased by recoveries of valuation allowances on loan servicing rights, if any. Non-interest expense consisted primarily of salaries and employee benefits, premises and equipment, advertising, ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees, postage and courier expenses, state and local taxes, professional fees, FDIC insurance premiums, loan administration and foreclosure expenses, data processing and telecommunication expenses, deposit operation expenses, amortization of CDI, and other non-interest expenses. Non-interest expense in certain periods is reduced by gains on the sale of premises and equipment and gains on the sale of OREO. Non-interest income and non-interest expense are affected by the growth of the Company's operations and growth in the number of loan and deposit accounts.

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Net income is also affected by non-interest income and non-interest expense. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2024, non-interest income consisted primarily of service charges on deposit accounts, gain on sales of loans, ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees, BOLI net earnings, servicing income on loans sold, escrow fees and other operating income. Non-interest income is also increased by net recoveries on investment securities and for periods prior to the adoption of CECL reduced by net OTTI losses on investment securities, if any. Non-interest income is also decreased by valuation allowances on loan servicing rights and increased by recoveries of valuation allowances on loan servicing rights, if any. Non-interest expense consisted primarily of salaries and employee benefits, premises and equipment, advertising, ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees, postage and courier expenses, state and local taxes, professional fees, FDIC insurance premiums, loan administration and foreclosure expenses, data processing and telecommunication expenses, deposit operation expenses, amortization of CDI, and other non-interest expenses. Non-interest expense in certain periods is reduced by gains on the sale of premises and equipment and gains on the sale of OREO. Non-interest income and non-interest expense are affected by the growth of the Company's operations and growth in the number of loan and deposit accounts.

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The discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

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Management's discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

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Total assets increased by $55.21 million, or 3.0%, to $1.90 billion at December 31, 2023 from $1.84 billion at September 30, 2023. The increase in total assets was primarily due to increases in loans receivable and total cash and cash equivalents, which was partially offset by decreases in investment securities and CDs held for investment. The quarterly increase in assets was primarily funded by an increase in deposits,which was partially offset by a decrease in FHLB borrowings.

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General: Total assets increased by $67.33 million, or 3.7%, to $1.91 billion at March 31, 2024 from $1.84 billion at September 30, 2023. The increase in total assets was primarily due to increases in loans receivable and total cash and cash equivalents, which was partially offset by decreases in investment securities and CDs held for investment. The increase in assets was primarily funded by an increase in deposits,which was partially offset by a decrease in FHLB borrowings.

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Net loans receivable increased by $33.98 million, or 2.6%, to $1.34 billion at December 31, 2023 from $1.30 billion at September 30, 2023, primarily due to increases in multi-family loans, commercial real estate loans, one- to four-family loans as well as smaller increases in several other loan categories. These increases to net loans receivable were partially offset by decreases in construction and land development loans as well as decreases in several other loan categories.

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Net loans receivable increased by $56.81 million, or 4.4%, to $1.36 billion at March 31, 2024 from $1.30 billion at September 30, 2023, primarily due to increases in multi-family loans, one- to four-family loans, commercial real estate loans, as well as smaller increases in several other loan categories. These increases to net loans receivable were partially offset by decreases in construction and land development loans as well as smaller decreases in several other loan categories.

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Total deposits increased by $66.13 million, or 4.2%, to $1.63 billion at December 31, 2023 from $1.56 billion at September 30, 2023, primarily due to increases in money market account balances, certificates of deposit balances, and NOW checking account balances. These increases were partially offset by decreases in non-interest bearing deposit balances and savings account balances.

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Total deposits increased by $77.62 million, or 5.0%, to $1.64 billion at March 31, 2024 from $1.56 billion at September 30, 2023, primarily due to increases in money market account and certificates of deposit balances. These increases were partially offset by decreases in NOW checking account, non-interest bearing deposit and savings account balances.

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Shareholders’ equity increased by $4.30 million, or 1.8%, to $237.37 million at December 31, 2023 from $233.07 million at September 30, 2023. The increase in shareholders' equity was primarily due to net income and proceeds from stock options exercised and a reduction in accumulated other comprehensive loss during the current quarter. These increases were partially offset by the payment of dividends to common shareholders, a reduction of retained earnings related to adoption of the new CECL accounting standard and the repurchase of common stock during the quarter.

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Shareholders’ equity increased by $5.61 million, or 2.4%, to $238.68 million at March 31, 2024 from $233.07 million at September 30, 2023. The increase in shareholders' equity was primarily due to net income and proceeds from stock option exercises along with a reduction in accumulated other comprehensive loss during the current period. These increases were partially offset by the payment of dividends to common shareholders, repurchases of common stock and a reduction of retained earnings related to adoption of the new CECL accounting standard during the six months ended March 31, 2024.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents and CDs Held for Investment: Cash and cash equivalents and CDs held for investment increased by $26.56 million, or 18.5%, to $170.47 million at December 31, 2023 from $143.91 million at September 30, 2023.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents and CDs Held for Investment: Cash and cash equivalents and CDs held for investment increased by $47.64 million, or 33.1%, to $191.55 million at March 31, 2024 from $143.91 million at September 30, 2023.

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The increase was primarily due to increased deposits and a decrease in investment securities, which was partially offset by an increase in loans and a decrease in FHLB borrowings.

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The increase was primarily due to increased deposits and a decrease in investment securities, partially offset by an increase in loans and a decrease in FHLB borrowings.

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Investment Securities: Investment securities (including investments in equity securities) decreased by $5.42 million, or 1.7%, to $307.38 million at December 31, 2023 from $312.80 million at September 30, 2023. This decrease was primarily due to prepayments and scheduled amortization of other investment securities. For additional information on investment securities, see Note 2 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

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Investment Securities: Investment securities (including investments in equity securities) decreased by $38.39 million, or 12.3%, to $274.41 million at March 31, 2024 from $312.80 million at September 30, 2023. This decrease was primarily due to maturities, prepayments and scheduled amortizations exceeding purchases. For additional information on investment securities, see Note 2 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

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FHLB Stock: FHLB stock decreased $1.60 million, or 44.5% to $2.00 million at December 31, 2023 from $3.60 million at September 30, 2023, due to the repayment of a portion of FHLB borrowings and the restructuring of stock requirements by FHLB.

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FHLB Stock: FHLB stock decreased $1.57 million, or 43.5% to $2.04 million at March 31, 2024 from $3.60 million at September 30, 2023, due to the repayment of a portion of FHLB borrowings and the restructuring of stock requirements by FHLB.

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Loans: Net loans receivable increased by $33.98 million, or 2.6%, to $1.34 billion at December 31, 2023 from $1.30 billion at September 30, 2023. The increase was due to increases of $20.15 million in multi-family loans, $10.77 million in commercial real estate loans, $9.90 million in one- to four-family loans and smaller increases in other categories. These increases were partially offset by an $8.76 million decrease in construction and land development loans, and smaller decreases in several other loan categories.

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Loans: Net loans receivable increased by $56.81 million, or 4.4%, to $1.36 billion at March 31, 2024 from $1.30 billion at September 30, 2023. The increase was due to increases of $40.10 million in multi-family loans, $23.21 million in one- to four-family loans, $9.11 million in commercial real estate loans and smaller increases in other categories. These increases were partially offset by a $46.49 million decrease in construction and land development loans, with the largest decreases occurring in commercial and multi-family construction loans, and smaller decreases in several other loan categories. The increase in multi-family and one-to-four family loans and the decrease in construction loans were in part due to the construction portion of these loans beings completed and moved to permanent financing categories.

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Loan originations decreased by $12.74 million, or 12.5%, to $88.93 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 from $101.67 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The decrease in loan originations was primarily due to a decrease in the amount of commercial real estate, one- to four-family and commercial business loans originated. The decrease was partially offset by increases in multi-family and consumer loan originations. The Company generally sells longer-term fixed-rate one- to four-family mortgage loans for asset liability management purposes and to generate non-interest income. Sales of fixed-rate one- to four-family mortgage loans increased by $2.64 million, or 227.6%, to $3.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 from $1.16 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to one- to four-family construction loans refinancing to permanent loans.

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Loan originations decreased by $50.51 million, or 28.3%, to $128.30 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024 from $178.81 million for the six months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease in loan originations was primarily due to a decrease in commercial real estate, one- to four-family and construction loans originated. The decrease was partially offset by increases in multi-family and commercial business loan originations. The Company generally sells longer-term fixed-rate one- to four-family mortgage loans for asset liability management purposes and to generate non-interest income. Sales of fixed-rate one- to four-family loans increased by $2.53 million, or 71.3%, to $6.07 million for the six months ended March 31, 2024 from $3.55 million for the six months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in one- to four-family construction loans refinancing to permanent loans and being sold into the secondary market.

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Premises and Equipment: Premises and equipment decreased by $58,000, or 0.3%, to $21.58 million at December 31, 2023 from $21.64 million at September 30, 2023. This decrease was primarily due to scheduled depreciation.

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Premises and Equipment: Premises and equipment increased by $76,000, or 0.4%, to $21.72 million at March 31, 2024 from $21.64 million at September 30, 2023. This increase was primarily due to additions from remodeling projects that were partially offset by scheduled depreciation.

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BOLI (Bank Owned Life Insurance): BOLI increased by $156,000 or 0.7%, to $23.12 million at December 31, 2023 from $22.97 million at September 30, 2023. The increase was due to net BOLI earnings, representing the increase in the cash surrender value of the BOLI policies.

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BOLI (Bank Owned Life Insurance): BOLI increased by $312,000 or 1.4%, to $23.28 million at March 31, 2024 from $22.97 million at September 30, 2023. The increase was due to net BOLI earnings, representing the increase in the cash surrender value of the BOLI policies.

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Goodwill and CDI: The recorded amount of goodwill remained unchanged at $15.13 million at both December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023. CDI decreased by $56,000, or 8.3%, to $621,000 at December 31, 2023 from $677,000 at September 30, 2023 due to scheduled amortization. For additional information on goodwill and CDI, see Note 3 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

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Goodwill and CDI: The recorded amount of goodwill remained unchanged at $15.13 million at both March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023. CDI decreased by $113,000, or 16.7%, to $564,000 at March 31, 2024 from $677,000 at September 30, 2023 due to scheduled amortization. For additional information on goodwill and CDI, see Note 3 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in “Item 1, Financial Statements.”

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Loan Servicing Rights, Net: Loan servicing rights, net decreased by $199,000 or 9.4%, to $1.92 million at December 31, 2023 from $2.12 million at September 30, 2023 primarily due to the amortization of servicing rights. The principal amount of loans serviced for Freddie Mac and SBA decreased by $3.25 million to $383.25 million at December 31, 2023 from $386.50 million at September 30, 2023.

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Loan Servicing Rights, Net: Loan servicing rights, net decreased by $407,000 or 19.2%, to $1.72 million at March 31, 2024 from $2.12 million at September 30, 2023 primarily due to the amortization of servicing rights. The principal amount of loans serviced for Freddie Mac and SBA decreased by $7.63 million to $378.87 million at March 31, 2024 from $386.50 million at September 30, 2023.

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Deposits: Deposits increased by $66.13 million, or 4.2%, to $1.63 billion at December 31, 2023 from $1.56 billion at September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a $79.81 million increase in money market account balances, an $18.81 million increase in certificates of deposit balances and a $2.73 million increase in NOW checking account balances. These increases were partially offset by a $22.80 million decrease in non-interest bearing demand accounts and a $12.42 million decrease in savings account balances. The increase in money market account balances was primarily due to several larger balance increases with commercial customers.

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Deposits: Deposits increased by $77.62 million, or 5.0%, to $1.64 billion at March 31, 2024 from $1.56 billion at September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a $122.12 million increase in money market account balances and a $53.85 million increase in certificates of deposit balances. These increases were partially offset by a $50.11 million decrease in NOW checking accounts balances, a $30.96 million decrease in non-interest bearing demand account balances and a $17.28 million decrease in savings account balances. The increase in money market account balances was primarily due to several larger balance increases with commercial customers.

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Shareholders’ Equity: Total shareholders’ equity increased by $4.30 million, or 1.8%, to $237.37 million at December 31, 2023 from $233.07 million at September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to net income of $6.30 million and proceeds of $355,000 from the exercise of stock options and a $257,000 reduction in the accumulated other comprehensive loss category for fair value adjustment on available for sale investment securities . This increase was partially offset by dividend payments to common shareholders of $1.87 million, a $488,000 adjustment to equity for the adoption of the new CECL accounting standard, and the repurchase of 12,330 shares of the Company's common stock for $362,000 during the current quarter.

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Shareholders’ Equity: Total shareholders’ equity increased by $5.61 million, or 2.4%, to $238.68 million at March 31, 2024 from $233.07 million at September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to net income of $12.00 million and proceeds of $390,000 from the exercise of stock options along with a $339,000 reduction in the accumulated other comprehensive loss category for the fair value adjustment on available for sale investment securities. This increase was partially offset by dividend payments to common shareholders of $3.82 million, the repurchase of 112,117 shares of the Company's common stock for $3.03 million and a $488,000 adjustment to equity for the adoption of the new CECL accounting standard.

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Non-performing assets to total assets was 0.18% at December 31, 2023 and 0.09% at September 30, 2023. Total non-performing assets increased by $1.86 million, or 116.2%, to $3.45 million at December 31, 2023 from $1.60 million at September 30, 2023. The increase in non-performing assets was due to a $1.85 million increase in non-accrual loans and a $3,000 increase in non-accrual investment securities.

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Non-performing assets to total assets was 0.19% at March 31, 2024 and 0.09% at September 30, 2023. Non-performing assets increased by $2.09 million, or 130.8%, to $3.68 million at March 31, 2024 from $1.60 million at September 30, 2023. The increase in non-performing assets was primarily due to a $2.09 million increase in non-accrual loans, with the largest increases occurring in the commercial business and commercial real estate portfolios.

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(1) As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, there were no one- to four-family properties in the process of foreclosure.

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(1) As of March 31, 2024, there was one one- to four-family property in the process of foreclosure. At September 30, 2023, there were no one- to four-family properties in the process of foreclosure.

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(3) Does not include TDRs totaling $0 reported as non-accrual loans at September 30, 2023. For more information regarding TDRs please see Note 4 of the Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements contained in "Item 1 Financial Statements".

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(3) Does not include TDRs on non-accrual status at September 30, 2023. For more information regarding TDRs please see Note 4 of the Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements contained in "Item 1 Financial Statements".

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(4) Does not include loans held for sale, and loan balances are before the ACL.

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(4) Does not include loans held for sale. Loan balances are before any reduction of the ACL.

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

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Net income decreased by $1.21 million, or 16.1%, to $6.30 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 from $7.51 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. Net income per diluted common share decreased by $0.13, or 14.4%, to $0.77 for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 from $0.90 for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The decreases in net income and net income per diluted common share for the three months ended December 31, 2023 were primarily due to a $1.74 million decrease in net interest income and an $89,000 increase in non-interest expense.. This decrease was partially offset by a $93,000 increase in non-interest income, a $189,000 decrease in the provision for credit losses and a $335,000 decrease in the provision for income taxes.

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Net income decreased by $955,000, or 14.3%, to $5.71 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from $6.66 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Net income per diluted common share decreased by $0.10, or 12.5%, to $0.70 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from $0.80 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The decreases in net income and net income per diluted common share for the three months ended March 31, 2024, were primarily due to a $1.52 million decrease in net interest income, a $47,000 increase in non-interest expense and a $21,000 decrease in non-interest income. This decrease was partially offset by a $394,000 decrease in the provision for credit losses and a $235,000 decrease in the provision for income taxes.

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Net Interest Income: Net interest income decreased by $1.74 million, or 9.8%, to $16.00 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 from $17.74 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. This decrease was primarily due to an increase in the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities to 2.22% at December 31, 2023 from 0.50% at December 31, 2022 and, to a lesser extent, a $67.35 million increase in average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities. Partially offsetting the increase in funding costs, was an increase in the average yields of interest-earning assets to 5.07% for the current quarter from 4.34% at December 31, 2022, and a $16.18 million increase in average total interest-bearing assets.

Current wording

Net Interest Income: Net interest income decreased by $1.52 million, or 8.8%, to $15.64 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from $17.15 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. This decrease was primarily due to an increase in the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities to 2.50% at March 31, 2024 from 0.84% at March 31, 2023 and, to a lesser extent, a $131.60 million increase in the average balance of total interest-bearing liabilities. Partially offsetting the increase in funding costs, was an increase in the average yields of interest-earning assets to 5.16% for the current quarter from 4.51% at March 31, 2023 and a $87.60 million increase in average total interest-earning assets.

Previous wording

Total interest and dividend income increased by $3.38 million, or 17.7%, to $22.50 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 from $19.11 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to increases in the average yield and average balance of loans receivable, and the average yields on interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs and investment securities. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs.

Current wording

Total interest and dividend income increased by $3.77 million, or 19.4%, to $23.16 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from $19.39 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to increases in the average yield and average balance of loans receivable, and the average yields on interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs, and investment securities. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs, and investment securities.

Previous wording

The average balance of total interest-earning assets increased by $16.18 million, or 0.9%, to $1.78 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 from $1.76 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The average balance of investment securities decreased by $13.19 million, or 4.1% and the average balance of loans receivable increased by $168.60 million, or 14.5%, which was partially offset by a decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs of $140.19 million, or 52.6% between the periods. During the quarter ended December 31, 2023, the accretion of the purchase accounting fair value discount on acquired loans increased interest income on loans by $10,000 compared to $28,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The incremental accretion will change during any period based on the volume of prepayments but is expected to decrease over time as the balance of the net discount declines. During the quarter ended December 31, 2023, there was a total of $142,000 of pre-payment penalties, non-accrual interest and late fees collected, compared to $120,000 collected for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased by 73 basis points to 5.07% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 from 4.34% for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The average yield on interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs and on investment securities increased 176 basis points and 22 basis points to 5.35% and 2.96%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2022, while the average yield on loans receivable increased 55 basis points to 5.52% during the same period.

Current wording

The average balance of total interest-earning assets increased by $87.60 million, or 5.1%, to $1.81 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from $1.72 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The average balance of loans receivable increased by $164.55 million, or 13.7%, which was partially offset by a decrease in the average balance of investment securities of $42.13 million, or 12.6% and a decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs of $34.63 million, or 19.5% between the periods. During both quarters ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, there was a total of $99,000 of pre-payment penalties, non-accrual interest and late fees collected . The average yield on interest-earning assets increased by 65 basis points to 5.16% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from 4.51% for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The average yield on interest-bearing deposits in banks and CDs and on investment securities increased 109 basis points and 15 basis points to 5.39% and 3.09%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2023, while the average yield on loans receivable increased 59 basis points to 5.57% during the same period.

Previous wording

Total interest expense increased by $5.12 million, or 374.2%, to $6.49 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 from $1.37 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The increase in interest expense was due to an increase in the average cost and, to a lesser extent, an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities, primarily deposits. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased to 2.22% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 from 0.50% for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased by $67.35 million, or 6.2%, to $1.16 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 from $1.09 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to decreases in the average balances of NOW checking, saving and money market accounts, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of certificate of deposit accounts and borrowings.

Current wording

Total interest expense increased by $5.29 million, or 236.4%, to $7.52 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from $2.24 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The increase in interest expense was due to an increase in the average cost and, to a lesser extent, an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities, primarily deposits. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased to 2.50% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from 0.84% for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased by $131.60 million, or 12.2%, to $1.21 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from $1.08 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to increases in the average balances of money market accounts, certificate of deposit accounts and borrowings, partially offset by decreases in the average balance of NOW checking accounts, and savings accounts.

Previous wording

Interest expense on deposits increased by $4.77 million, or 348.7%, to $6.14 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 from $1.37 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, driven by an increase in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits in all categories and an increase in the average balance of certificates of deposit. The average cost of interest bearing deposits increased 113 basis points to 2.17% for the three months ended December 31, 2023, which included a 297 basis point increase in the cost of certificates of deposit to 4.16%, compared to the same period last year. The average balance of certificates of deposit increased $175.89 million, or 129.8%, to $311.35 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to the same period last year, which includes $42.73 million in brokered certificates of deposit.

Current wording

Interest expense on deposits increased by $5.07 million, or 226.5%, to $7.30 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from $2.24 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, driven by an increase in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits in all categories and an increase in the average balance of money market accounts and certificates of deposit. The average cost of interest bearing deposits increased 166 basis points to 2.50% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, which included a 212 basis point increase in the cost of certificates of deposit, including brokered certificates of deposit, to 4.34%, compared to the same period last year. The average balance of certificates of deposit increased $165.06 million, or 96.8%, to $335.60 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period last year, which includes $40.40 million in brokered certificates of deposit.

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Interest expense on borrowing increased to $348,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to none for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The average balance of borrowing was $28.80 million and the average rate paid on borrowings was 4.05% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.

Current wording

Interest expense on borrowing increased to $220,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, compared to none for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The average balance of borrowing was $20.0 million and the average rate paid on borrowings was 4.42% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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As a result of the increase in interest expense, the net interest margin ("NIM") decreased to 3.60% for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 from 4.03% for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

Current wording

As a result of the increase in interest expense, the net interest margin ("NIM") decreased to 3.48% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 from 3.99% for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Previous wording

Provision for Credit Losses: A net $336,000 provision for credit losses was recorded for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, which consisted of a $379,000 provision for credit losses on loans which was primarily due to an increase in loans receivable, a $10,000 recapture of credit losses on investment securities which is primarily due to maturities and principal payments, and a $33,000 recapture of credit losses on unfunded commitments which is primarily due to the change in mix of unfunded commitments. There was a $525,000 provision made for loan losses, under the prior incurred loan loss method, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The Company adopted the CECL methodology as of October 1, 2023, which resulted in one-time upward adjustments to the ACL on loans of $461,000, to the ACL on investment securities of $92,000, and to the ACL on unfunded commitments of $65,000, resulting in an after-tax decrease to opening retained earnings of $488,000. Amounts reported prior to October 1, 2023 were calculated using the previous incurred loss methodology to compute our allowance for credit losses, which is not directly comparable to the new CECL methodology. The provision for credit losses for the three months ended December 31, 2023 also reflects assumptions related to forecasts concerning the economic environment as a result of local, national and global events, including recent bank failures. In addition, expected loss estimates consider various factors, including customer specific information, changes in risk ratings, projected delinquencies, and the impact of economic conditions on borrowers ability to repay.

Current wording

The Company adopted the CECL methodology as of October 1, 2023, which resulted in one-time upward adjustments to the ACL on loans of $461,000, to the ACL on investment securities of $92,000, and to the ACL on unfunded commitments of $65,000, resulting in an after-tax decrease to opening retained earnings of $488,000. Amounts reported prior to October 1, 2023 were calculated using the previous incurred loss methodology to compute our allowance for loan losses, which is not directly comparable to the ACL calculated under the CECL methodology. The provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 reflects assumptions related to forecasts concerning the economic environment as a result of local, national and global events, including recent bank failures. In addition, expected loss estimates consider various factors, including customer specific information, changes in risk ratings, projected delinquencies, and the impact of economic conditions on borrowers' ability to repay.

Previous wording

For the quarter ended December 31, 2023, net charge-offs were $2,000 compared to a $1,000 recovery for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. Non-accrual loans increased by $1.85 million, or 122.3%, to $3.36 million at December 31, 2023 from $1.51 million at September 30, 2023. At December 31, 2023, non-accrual loans increased by $1.32 million, or 64.7%, to $3.36 million from $2.04 million at December 31, 2022. Total delinquent loans (past due 30 days or more) and non-accrual loans increased by $1.94 million, or 116.4%, to $3.60 million at December 31, 2023, from $1.67 million at September 30, 2023 and increased by $1.35 million, or 59.9%, from $2.25 million one year ago.

Current wording

For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, net charge-offs were $3,000 compared to $6,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Non-accrual loans increased by $2.09 million, or 138.1%, to $3.61 million at March 31, 2024 from $1.51 million at September 30, 2023. At March 31, 2024, non-accrual loans increased by $1.64 million, or 83.1%, to $3.61 million from $1.97 million at March 31, 2023. Total delinquent loans (past due 30 days or more) and non-accrual loans increased by $2.54 million, or 152.3%, to $4.20 million at March 31, 2024, from $1.67 million at September 30, 2023 and increased by $2.01 million, or 91.8%, from $2.19 million one year ago.

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The $423,000 balance of SBA PPP loans was omitted from the Company's normal allowance for credit losses calculation at December 31, 2023, as these loans are fully guaranteed by the SBA and management expects that most PPP borrowers will seek full or partial forgiveness of their loan obligations from the SBA within a short time frame, which will in turn reimburse the Bank for the amount forgiven.

Current wording

The $367,000 balance of SBA PPP loans was omitted from the Company's normal allowance for credit losses calculation at March 31, 2024, as these loans are fully guaranteed by the SBA and management expects that most PPP borrowers will seek full or partial forgiveness of their loan obligations from the SBA within a short time frame, which will in turn reimburse the Bank for the amount forgiven.