CHOICEONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
For the period ended Mar 31, 2024. Filed May 7, 2024.
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Mar 31, 2024 · Filed May 7, 2024
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Notes To Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. (“ChoiceOne”), its wholly-owned subsidiaries, ChoiceOne Bank (the “Bank”) and 109 Technologies, LLC, and ChoiceOne Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ChoiceOne Insurance Agencies, Inc. (the “Insurance Agency”). Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
ChoiceOne owns all of the common securities of Community Shores Capital Trust I (the “Capital Trust”). Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the Capital Trust is not consolidated because it is a variable interest entity and ChoiceOne is not the primary beneficiary.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto reflect all adjustments ordinary in nature which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in ChoiceOne’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Use of Estimates
To prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, ChoiceOne’s management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided. These estimates and assumptions are subject to many risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates associated with the allowance for credit losses and the unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale and held to maturity are particularly susceptible to change.
Goodwill
Goodwill results from business acquisitions and represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired tangible assets and liabilities and identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events and circumstances exist that indicate that a goodwill impairment test should be performed.
Core Deposit Intangible
Core deposit intangible represents the value of the acquired customer core deposit bases and is included as an asset on the consolidated balance sheets. The core deposit intangible has an estimated finite life, is amortized on an accelerated basis over a 120 month period and is subject to periodic impairment evaluation.
Stock Transactions
A total of 3,822 shares of common stock were issued to ChoiceOne’s Board of Directors for a cash price of $112,000 under the terms of the Directors’ Stock Purchase Plan in the first quarter of 2024. A total of 2,400 shares for a cash price of $56,000 were issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan in the first quarter of 2024. ChoiceOne's common stock repurchase program announced in April 2021 and amended in 2022, authorizes repurchases of up to 375,388 shares, representing 5% of the total outstanding shares of common stock as of the date the program was adopted. No shares were repurchased under this program in thefirst quarter of 2024.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts presented in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”)
The ACL is a valuation allowance for expected credit losses. The ACL is increased by the provision for credit losses and decreased by loans charged off less any recoveries of charged off loans. As ChoiceOne has had very limited loss experience since 2011, management elected to utilize benchmark peer loss history data to estimate historical loss rates. ChoiceOne identified an appropriate peer group for each loan cohort which shared similar characteristics. Management estimates the ACL required based on the selected peer group loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, a reasonable and supportable economic forecast, and other factors. Allocations of the ACL may be made for specific loans, but the entire ACL is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off. Loan losses are charged against the ACL when management believes that collection of a loan balance is not possible.
The ACL consists of general and specific components. The general component covers loans collectively evaluated for credit losses and is based on peer historical loss experience adjusted for current and forecasted factors. Management’s adjustment for current and forecasted factors is based on trends in delinquencies, trends in charge-offs and recoveries, trends in the volume of loans, changes in underwriting standards, trends in loan review findings, the experience and ability of lending staff, and a reasonable and supportable economic forecast described further below.
The discounted cash flow methodology is utilized for all loan pools. This methodology is supported by our CECL software provider and allows management to calculate contractual life by factoring in all cash flows and adjusting them for behavioral and credit-related aspects.
Reasonable and supportable economic forecasts have to be incorporated in determining expected credit losses. The forecast period represents the time frame from the current period end through the point in time that we can reasonably forecast and support entity and environmental factors that are expected to impact the performance of our loan portfolio. Ideally, the economic forecast period would encompass the contractual terms of all loans; however, the ability to produce a forecast that is considered reasonable and supportable becomes more difficult or may not be possible in later periods. Subsequent to the end of the forecast period, we revert to historical loan data based on an ongoing evaluation of each economic forecast in relation to then current economic conditions as well as any developing loan loss activity and resulting historical data. As of March 31, 2024, we used a one-year reasonable and supportable economic forecast period, with a two year straight-line reversion period.
We are not required to develop and use our own economic forecast model, and we elected to utilize economic forecasts from third-party providers that analyze and develop forecasts of the economy for the entire United States at least quarterly.
Other inputs to the calculation are also updated or reviewed quarterly. Prepayment speeds are updated on a one quarter lag based on the asset liability model from the previous quarter. This model is performed at the loan level. Curtailment is updated quarterly within the ACL model based on our peer group average. The reversion period is reviewed by management quarterly with consideration of the current economic climate.
We are also required to consider expected credit losses associated with loan commitments over the contractual period in which we are exposed to credit risk on the underlying commitments unless the obligation is unconditionally cancellable by us. Any allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures is reported as an other liability on our Consolidated Balance Sheet and is increased or decreased via the provision for credit losses account on our Consolidated Statement of Income. The calculation includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and forecasted credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over their estimated lives. The allowance is calculated using the same aggregate reserve rates calculated for the funded portion of loans at the portfolio level applied to the amount of commitments expected to be funded.
Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis and are excluded from the collective evaluation. ChoiceOne has determined that any loans which have been placed on non-performing status, loans with a risk rating of 6 or higher, and loans past due more than 60 days will be assessed individually for evaluation. Management’s judgment will be used to determine if the loan should be migrated back to pool on an individual basis. Individual analysis will establish a specific reserve for loans in scope. Specific reserves on non-performing loans are typically based on management’s best estimate of the fair value of collateral securing these loans, adjusted for selling costs as appropriate or based on the present value of the expected cash flows from that loan.
Securities
Debt securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Debt securities are classified as available for sale because they might be sold before maturity. Debt securities classified as available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported separately in the accumulated other comprehensive income or loss section of shareholders’ equity, net of tax effect. Restricted investments in Federal Reserve Bank stock and Federal Home Loan Bank stock are carried at cost. Equity securities consist of investments in preferred stock and investments in common stock of other financial institutions. Equity securities are reported at their fair value with changes in market value reported through current earnings.
Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized using the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments. Gains or losses on sales are recorded on the trade date based on the amortized cost of the security sold.
Securities Available for Sale ("AFS") – For securities AFS in an unrealized loss position, management determines whether they intend to sell or if it is more likely than not that ChoiceOne will be required to sell the security before recovery of the amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income with an allowance being established under CECL. For securities AFS with unrealized losses not meeting these criteria, management evaluates whether any decline in fair value is due to credit loss factors. In making this assessment, management considers any changes to the rating of the security by rating agencies and adverse conditions specifically related to the issuer of the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Changes in the ACL under ASC 326-30 are recorded as provisions for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when the collectability of a security AFS is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an ACL is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of income taxes. At March 31, 2024, there was no ACL related to securities AFS. Accrued interest receivable on securities AFS was excluded from the estimate of credit losses.
Securities Held to Maturity ("HTM") – Since the adoption of CECL, ChoiceOne measures credit losses on securities HTM on a collective basis by major security type with each type sharing similar risk characteristics, and considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The ACL on HTM securities is a contra asset valuation account that is deducted from the carrying amount of securities HTM to present the net amount expected to be collected. HTM securities are charged off against the ACL when deemed uncollectible. Adjustments to the ACL are reported in ChoiceOne’s Consolidated Statements of Income in the provision for credit losses. Accrued interest receivable on securities HTM is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. With regard to US Treasury securities, these have an explicit government guarantee; therefore, no ACL is recorded for these securities. With regard to obligations of states and political subdivisions and other HTM securities, management considers (1) issuer bond ratings, (2) historical loss rates for given bond ratings, (3) the financial condition of the issuer, and (4) whether issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments under the contractual terms of the securities. A discounted cash flow method will be used to determine the reserve required for any credit losses on HTM securities. At March 31, 2024, the ACL related to securities HTM is insignificant.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Improvements to Income Tax Disclosure
ASU 2023-09 enhances transparency by requiring consistent categorization, greater disaggregation, and detailed disclosure related to income taxes paid. These changes aim to help users of financial statements understand factors contributing to differences between effective and statutory tax rates. The disclosure is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024.
NOTE 2 – SECURITIES
The fair value of equity securities and the related gross unrealized gains and (losses) recognized in noninterest income were as follows:
| Gross · Gross | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | Amortized | Unrealized | Unrealized | Fair |
| Cost | Gains | Losses | Value | |
| Equity securities | $7,980 | $292 | $(712) | $7,560 |
| Gross · Gross | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | Amortized | Unrealized | Unrealized | Fair |
| Cost | Gains | Losses | Value | |
| Equity securities | $7,960 | $212 | $(667) | $7,505 |
The following tables present the amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale and the gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the amortized cost and fair value of securities held to maturity and the related gross unrealized gains and losses:
| Gross · Gross | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · Amortized · Unrealized · Unrealized · Fair | |||||
| Available for Sale: · Cost · Gains · Losses · Value | |||||
| U.S. Treasury notes and bonds | $90,229 | $ | - | $(10,953) | $79,276 |
| State and municipal | 263,439 | - | (32,511) | 230,928 | |
| Mortgage-backed | 207,478 | 29 | (23,757) | 183,750 | |
| Corporate | 250 | - | (46) | 204 | |
| Asset-backed securities | 10,729 | - | (251) | 10,478 | |
| Total | $572,125 | $29 | $(67,518) | $504,636 | |
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||
| Held to Maturity: | |||||
| U.S. Government and federal agency | $2,974 | $ | - | $(322) | $2,652 |
| State and municipal | 195,710 | 9 | (31,086) | 164,633 | |
| Mortgage-backed | 178,818 | - | (24,692) | 154,126 | |
| Corporate | 20,021 | 20 | (2,679) | 17,362 | |
| Asset-backed securities | 458 | - | (21) | 437 | |
| Total | $397,981 | $29 | $(58,800) | $339,210 | |
| Gross · Gross | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · Amortized · Unrealized · Unrealized · Fair | |||||
| Available for Sale: · Cost · Gains · Losses · Value | |||||
| U.S. Treasury notes and bonds | $90,345 | $ | - | $(10,151) | $80,194 |
| State and municipal | 269,918 | - | (35,236) | 234,682 | |
| Mortgage-backed | 212,392 | 14 | (23,905) | 188,501 | |
| Corporate | 250 | - | (46) | 204 | |
| Asset-backed securities | 11,334 | - | (317) | 11,017 | |
| Total | $584,239 | $14 | $(69,655) | $514,598 | |
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||
| Held to Maturity: | |||||
| U.S. Government and federal agency | $2,972 | $ | - | $(293) | $2,679 |
| State and municipal | 196,098 | 14 | (30,220) | 165,892 | |
| Mortgage-backed | 188,329 | - | (25,796) | 162,533 | |
| Corporate | 20,013 | 21 | (2,864) | 17,170 | |
| Asset-backed securities | 547 | - | (30) | 517 | |
| Total | $407,959 | $35 | $(59,203) | $348,791 | |
Available for sale securities with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual securities have been in an unrealized loss position, were as follows:
| Less than 12 months · More than 12 months · Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · Fair · Unrealized · Fair · Unrealized · Fair · Unrealized | ||||||||
| Available for Sale: · Value · Losses · Value · Losses · Value · Losses | ||||||||
| U.S. Treasury notes and bonds | $ | - | $ | - | $79,276 | $10,953 | $79,276 | $10,953 |
| State and municipal | - | - | 230,928 | 32,511 | 230,928 | 32,511 | ||
| Mortgage-backed | 777 | 3 | 169,823 | 23,754 | 170,600 | 23,757 | ||
| Corporate | - | - | 204 | 46 | 204 | 46 | ||
| Asset-backed securities | - | - | 10,478 | 251 | 10,478 | 251 | ||
| Total temporarily impaired | $777 | $3 | $490,709 | $67,515 | $491,486 | $67,518 | ||
| Less than 12 months · More than 12 months · Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · Fair · Unrealized · Fair · Unrealized · Fair · Unrealized | ||||||||
| Available for Sale: · Value · Losses · Value · Losses · Value · Losses | ||||||||
| U.S. Treasury notes and bonds | $ | - | $ | - | $80,194 | $10,151 | $80,194 | $10,151 |
| State and municipal | 557 | 6 | 234,125 | 35,230 | 234,682 | 35,236 | ||
| Mortgage-backed | 1,255 | 23 | 176,400 | 23,882 | 177,655 | 23,905 | ||
| Corporate | - | - | 204 | 46 | 204 | 46 | ||
| Asset-backed securities | - | - | 11,017 | 317 | 11,017 | 317 | ||
| Total temporarily impaired | $1,812 | $29 | $501,940 | $69,626 | $503,752 | $69,655 | ||
Held to maturity securities with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual securities have been in an unrealized loss position, were as follows:
| Less than 12 months · More than 12 months · Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · Fair · Unrealized · Fair · Unrealized · Fair · Unrealized | ||||||||
| Held to Maturity: · Value · Losses · Value · Losses · Value · Losses | ||||||||
| U.S. Government and federal agency | $ | - | $ | - | $2,652 | $322 | $2,652 | $322 |
| State and municipal | 6,540 | 1,332 | 157,833 | 29,754 | 164,373 | 31,086 | ||
| Mortgage-backed | 871 | 2 | 153,255 | 24,690 | 154,126 | 24,692 | ||
| Corporate | - | - | 15,699 | 2,679 | 15,699 | 2,679 | ||
| Asset-backed securities | - | - | 437 | 21 | 437 | 21 | ||
| Total temporarily impaired | $7,411 | $1,334 | $329,876 | $57,466 | $337,287 | $58,800 | ||
| Less than 12 months · More than 12 months · Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · Fair · Unrealized · Fair · Unrealized · Fair · Unrealized | ||||||||
| Held to Maturity: · Value · Losses · Value · Losses · Value · Losses | ||||||||
| U.S. Government and federal agency | $ | - | $ | - | $2,679 | $293 | $2,679 | $293 |
| State and municipal | 23 | - | 165,526 | 30,220 | 165,549 | 30,220 | ||
| Mortgage-backed | - | - | 162,533 | 25,796 | 162,533 | 25,796 | ||
| Corporate | - | - | 15,509 | 2,864 | 15,509 | 2,864 | ||
| Asset-backed securities | - | - | 517 | 30 | 517 | 30 | ||
| Total temporarily impaired | $23 | $ | - | $346,764 | $59,203 | $346,787 | $59,203 | |
ChoiceOne evaluates all securities on a quarterly basis to determine if an ACL and corresponding impairment charge should be recorded. Consideration is given to the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of ChoiceOne to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value of amortized cost basis. ChoiceOne believes that unrealized losses on securities were temporary in nature and were caused primarily by changes in interest rates, increased credit spreads, and reduced market liquidity and were not caused by the credit status of the issuer. No ACL was recorded in thethree months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 570 and 569 securities with an unrealized loss, respectively. Unrealized losses have not been recognized into income because the issuers’ bonds are of high credit quality, and management does not intend to sell prior to their anticipated recovery, and the decline in fair value is largely due to changes in interest rates and other market conditions. The issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments on the bonds. The fair value is expected to recover as the bonds approach maturity.
The majority of unrealized losses at March 31, 2024, are related to U.S. Treasury notes and bonds, state and municipal bonds and mortgage backed securities. The U.S. Treasury notes are guaranteed by the U.S. government and 100% of the notes are rated AA or better. State and municipal bonds are backed by the taxing authority of the bond issuer or the revenues from the bond. On March 31, 2024,85% of state and municipal bonds held are rated AA or better,11% are A rated and 4% are not rated. Of the mortgage-backed securities held on March 31, 2024,40% were issued by US government sponsored entities and agencies, and rated AA,40% are AAA rated private issue and collateralized mortgage obligation, and 20% are unrated privately issued mortgage-backed securities with structured credit enhancement and collateralized mortgage obligation.
Presented below is a schedule of maturities of securities as of March 31, 2024. Available for sale securities are reported at fair value and held to maturity securities are reported at amortized cost. Callable securities in the money are presumed called and matured at the callable date.
| Available for Sale Securities maturing within: | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value | |||||||
| Less than · 1 Year - · 5 Years - · More than · at March 31, | |||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) · 1 Year · 5 Years · 10 Years · 10 Years · 2024 | |||||||
| U.S. Treasury notes and bonds | $ | - | $66,720 | $12,556 | $ | - | $79,276 |
| State and municipal | - | 11,272 | 105,237 | 114,419 | 230,928 | ||
| Corporate | - | - | 204 | - | 204 | ||
| Asset-backed securities | - | 7,643 | 2,835 | - | 10,478 | ||
| Total debt securities | - | 85,635 | 120,832 | 114,419 | 320,886 | ||
| Mortgage-backed securities | 18,808 | 59,528 | 74,514 | 30,900 | 183,750 | ||
| Total Available for Sale | $18,808 | $145,163 | $195,346 | $145,319 | $504,636 | ||
| Held to Maturity Securities maturing within: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortized Cost | ||||||||
| Less than · 1 Year - · 5 Years - · More than · at March 31, | ||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) · 1 Year · 5 Years · 10 Years · 10 Years · 2024 | ||||||||
| U.S. Government and federal agency | $ | - | $2,974 | $ | - | $ | - | $2,974 |
| State and municipal | 1,006 | 14,455 | 99,920 | 80,329 | 195,710 | |||
| Corporate | - | - | 20,021 | - | 20,021 | |||
| Asset-backed securities | 458 | - | - | - | 458 | |||
| Total debt securities | 1,464 | 17,429 | 119,941 | 80,329 | 219,163 | |||
| Mortgage-backed securities | 17,426 | 17,116 | 144,276 | - | 178,818 | |||
| Total Held to Maturity | $18,890 | $34,545 | $264,217 | $80,329 | $397,981 | |||
Following is information regarding unrealized gains and losses on equity securities for thethree months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| (Dollars in thousands) | ||
| Net gains and (losses) recognized during the period | $35 | $63 |
| Less: Net gains and (losses) recognized during the period on securities sold | - | - |
| Unrealized gains and (losses) recognized during the reporting period on securities still held at the reporting date | $35 | $63 |
NOTE 3 – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Loans by type as a percentage of the portfolio were as follows:
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · Balance · % · Balance · % · Percent Increase (Decrease) | ||||||
| Agricultural | $41,950 | 3.0% | $49,210 | 3.5% | (14.8)% | |
| Commercial and Industrial | 231,222 | 16.3% | 229,915 | 16.3% | 0.6 | % |
| Commercial Real Estate | 794,705 | 56.0% | 786,921 | 55.8% | 1.0 | % |
| Consumer | 34,268 | 2.4% | 36,541 | 2.6% | (6.2)% | |
| Construction Real Estate | 17,890 | 1.3% | 20,936 | 1.5% | (14.5)% | |
| Residential Real Estate | 268,523 | 18.9% | 267,730 | 19.0% | 0.3 | % |
| Loans to Other Financial Institutions | 30,032 | 2.1% | 19,400 | 1.4% | 54.8 | % |
| Gross Loans | $1,418,590 | $1,410,653 | ||||
| Allowance for credit losses | 16,037 | 1.13% | 15,685 | 1.11% | ||
| Net loans | $1,402,553 | $1,394,968 | ||||
Activity in the allowance for credit losses and balances in the loan portfolio were as follows:
| Commercial · Loans to Other | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · And · Commercial · Construction · Residential · Financial | ||||||||||
| Agricultural · Industrial · Consumer · Real Estate · Real Estate · Real Estate · Institutions · Total | ||||||||||
| Allowance for Credit Losses Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $94 | $2,216 | $823 | $8,820 | $58 | $3,644 | $30 | $15,685 | ||
| Charge-offs | - | (1) | (123) | - | - | - | - | (124) | ||
| Recoveries | - | 9 | 60 | - | - | 4 | - | 73 | ||
| Provision | 3 | 19 | 158 | 347 | (9) | (135) | 20 | 403 | ||
| Ending balance | $97 | $2,243 | $918 | $9,167 | $49 | $3,513 | $50 | $16,037 | ||
| Individually evaluated for credit loss | $2 | $7 | $116 | $1 | $ | - | $136 | $ | - | $262 |
| Collectively evaluated for credit loss | $95 | $2,236 | $802 | $9,166 | $49 | $3,377 | $50 | $15,775 | ||
| Loans | ||||||||||
| Individually evaluated for credit loss | $44 | $174 | $238 | $29 | $ | - | $1,994 | $ | - | $2,479 |
| Collectively evaluated for credit loss | 41,906 | 231,048 | 34,030 | 794,676 | 17,890 | 266,529 | 30,032 | 1,416,111 | ||
| Ending balance | $41,950 | $231,222 | $34,268 | $794,705 | $17,890 | $268,523 | $30,032 | $1,418,590 | ||
| Commercial · Loans to Other | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · and · Commercial · Construction · Residential · Financial | |||||||||||||||
| Agricultural · Industrial · Consumer · Real Estate · Real Estate · Real Estate · Institutions · Total | |||||||||||||||
| Allowance for Loan Losses | |||||||||||||||
| Individually evaluated for impairment | $2 | $6 | $ | - | $1 | $— | $51 | $— | $60 | ||||||
| Collectively evaluated for impairment | $92 | $2,210 | $823 | $8,819 | $58 | $3,593 | $30 | $15,625 | |||||||
| Loans | |||||||||||||||
| Individually evaluated for impairment | $54 | $136 | $2 | $29 | $— | $1,858 | $— | $2,079 | |||||||
| Collectively evaluated for impairment | $49,156 | $229,779 | $36,539 | $786,892 | $20,936 | $265,872 | $19,400 | 1,408,574 | |||||||
| Acquired with deteriorated credit quality | — | - | - | - | — | - | - | ||||||||
| Ending balance | $49,210 | $229,915 | $36,541 | $786,921 | $20,936 | $267,730 | $19,400 | $1,410,653 | |||||||
| Commercial | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · and · Commercial · Construction · Residential | ||||||||||
| Agricultural · Industrial · Consumer · Real Estate · Real Estate · Real Estate · Unallocated · Total | ||||||||||
| Allowance for Loan Losses Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 | ||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $144 | $1,361 | $310 | $4,822 | $63 | $906 | $13 | $7,619 | ||
| Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle | 14 | 1,587 | 541 | 3,006 | 20 | 2,010 | (13) | 7,165 | ||
| Charge-offs | - | - | (140) | - | - | - | - | (140) | ||
| Recoveries | - | 27 | 69 | 13 | - | 3 | - | 112 | ||
| Provision | (23) | 45 | 133 | (4) | (10) | 168 | - | 309 | ||
| Ending balance | $135 | $3,020 | $913 | $7,837 | $73 | $3,087 | $ | - | $15,065 | |
| Individually evaluated for impairment | $1 | $7 | $1 | $1 | $ | - | $42 | $ | - | $52 |
| Collectively evaluated for impairment | $134 | $3,013 | $912 | $7,836 | $73 | $3,045 | $ | - | $15,013 | |
The provision for credit losses on loans was an expense of $403,000 in the first quarter of 2024, compared to an expense of $309,000 in the same period in the prior year. The provision expense was deemed necessary due to the increase in reserve for collateral dependent loans and an increase in qualitative factors related to the value of underlying collateral for collateral dependent non owner occupied loans and consumer loans.
The process to monitor the credit quality of ChoiceOne’s loan portfolio includes tracking (1) the risk ratings of business loans and (2) delinquent and nonperforming consumer loans. Business loans are risk rated on a scale of 1 to 9. A description of the characteristics of the ratings follows:
Risk Rating 1 through 5 or pass: These loans are considered pass credits. They exhibit acceptable credit risk and demonstrate the ability to repay the loan from normal business operations.
Risk rating 6 or special mention: Loans and other credit extensions bearing this grade are considered to be inadequately protected by the current sound worth and debt service capacity of the borrower or of any pledged collateral. These obligations, even if apparently protected by collateral value, have well-defined weaknesses related to adverse financial, managerial, economic, market, or political conditions that have clearly jeopardized repayment of principal and interest as originally intended. Furthermore, there is the possibility that ChoiceOne Bank will sustain some future loss if such weaknesses are not corrected. Clear loss potential, however, does not have to exist in any individual assets classified as substandard. Loans falling into this category should have clear action plans and timelines with benchmarks to determine which direction the relationship will move.
Risk rating 7 or substandard: Loans and other credit extensions graded “7” have all the weaknesses inherent in those graded “6”, with the added characteristic that the severity of the weaknesses makes collection or liquidation in full highly questionable or improbable based upon currently existing facts, conditions, and values. Loans in this classification should be evaluated for non-accrual status. All nonaccrual commercial and Retail loans must be at a minimum graded a risk code “7”.
Risk rating 8 or doubtful: Loans and other credit extensions bearing this grade have been determined to have the extreme probability of some loss, but because of certain important and reasonably specific factors, the amount of loss cannot be determined. Such pending factors could include merger or liquidation, additional capital injection, refinancing plans, or perfection of liens on additional collateral.
Risk rating 9 or loss: Loans in this classification are considered uncollectible and cannot be justified as a viable asset of ChoiceOne Bank. This classification does not mean the loan has absolutely no recovery value, but that it is neither practical nor desirable to defer writing off this loan even though partial recovery may be obtained in the future.
The following table reflects the amortized cost basis of loans as of March 31, 2024 based on year of origination (dollars in thousands):
| Commercial: · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · Prior · Term Loans Total · Revolving Loans · Grand Total | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | $523 | $2,000 | $3,723 | $3,047 | $1,696 | $22,303 | $33,292 | $8,440 | $41,732 | |||||||||
| Special mention | - | - | - | - | - | 218 | 218 | - | 218 | |||||||||
| Substandard | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Doubtful | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | $523 | $2,000 | $3,723 | $3,047 | $1,696 | $22,521 | $33,510 | $8,440 | $41,950 | |||||||||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs (1) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
| Commercial and Industrial | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | $4,323 | $27,221 | $42,317 | $20,127 | $9,891 | $18,852 | $122,731 | $107,930 | $230,661 | |||||||||
| Special mention | - | - | 111 | 24 | 33 | 121 | 289 | 109 | 398 | |||||||||
| Substandard | - | - | - | - | - | 146 | 146 | 17 | 163 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | $4,323 | $27,221 | $42,428 | $20,151 | $9,924 | $19,119 | $123,166 | $108,056 | $231,222 | |||||||||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs (1) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $1 | $1 | $ | - | $1 | |||
| Commercial Real Estate | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | $10,189 | $151,579 | $127,964 | $105,078 | $70,301 | $176,176 | $641,287 | $153,046 | $794,333 | |||||||||
| Special mention | - | - | - | - | - | 372 | 372 | - | 372 | |||||||||
| Substandard | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Doubtful | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | $10,189 | $151,579 | $127,964 | $105,078 | $70,301 | $176,548 | $641,659 | $153,046 | $794,705 | |||||||||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs (1) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
| Total Commercial Loans | $15,035 | $180,800 | $174,115 | $128,276 | $81,921 | $218,188 | $798,335 | $269,542 | $1,067,877 | |||||||||
| Retail: · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · Prior · Term Loans Total · Revolving Loans · Grand Total | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer | ||||||||||||||||||
| Performing | $2,210 | $9,011 | $11,277 | $6,201 | $2,487 | $2,100 | $33,286 | $782 | $34,068 | |||||||||
| Nonperforming | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Nonaccrual | - | 42 | 157 | 1 | - | - | 200 | - | 200 | |||||||||
| Total | $2,210 | $9,053 | $11,434 | $6,202 | $2,487 | $2,100 | $33,486 | $782 | $34,268 | |||||||||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs (1) | $ | - | $1 | $33 | $1 | $ | - | $1 | $36 | $ | - | $36 | ||||||
| Construction real estate | ||||||||||||||||||
| Performing | $960 | $1,518 | $148 | $542 | $ | - | $ | - | $3,168 | $14,722 | $17,890 | |||||||
| Nonperforming | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Nonaccrual | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | $960 | $1,518 | $148 | $542 | $ | - | $ | - | $3,168 | $14,722 | $17,890 | |||||||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs (1) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
| Residential real estate | ||||||||||||||||||
| Performing | $7,133 | $52,345 | $63,307 | $28,034 | $15,992 | $50,977 | $217,788 | $49,220 | $267,008 | |||||||||
| Nonperforming | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Nonaccrual | - | 136 | 499 | 697 | - | 111 | 1,443 | 72 | 1,515 | |||||||||
| Total | $7,133 | $52,481 | $63,806 | $28,731 | $15,992 | $51,088 | $219,231 | $49,292 | $268,523 | |||||||||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs (1) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
| Loans to Other Financial Institutions | ||||||||||||||||||
| Performing | $30,032 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $30,032 | $ | - | $30,032 | |||
| Nonperforming | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Nonaccrual | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | $30,032 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $30,032 | $ | - | $30,032 | |||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs (1) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
| Total Retail Loans | $40,335 | $63,052 | $75,388 | $35,475 | $18,479 | $53,188 | $285,917 | $64,796 | $350,713 | |||||||||
The following table reflects the amortized cost basis of loans as of December 31, 2023 based on year of origination (dollars in thousands):
| Commercial: · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · Prior · Term Loans Total · Revolving Loans · Grand Total | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | $5,015 | $4,088 | $3,078 | $1,788 | $7,028 | $18,476 | $39,473 | $9,507 | $48,980 | |||||||||
| Special mention | - | - | - | - | 176 | 54 | 230 | - | 230 | |||||||||
| Substandard | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Doubtful | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | $5,015 | $4,088 | $3,078 | $1,788 | $7,204 | $18,530 | $39,703 | $9,507 | $49,210 | |||||||||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
| Commercial and Industrial | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | $23,600 | $45,489 | $23,462 | $10,502 | $9,214 | $11,882 | $124,149 | $105,559 | $229,708 | |||||||||
| Special mention | - | - | 28 | 35 | 73 | 64 | 200 | 3 | 203 | |||||||||
| Substandard | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | - | 4 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | $23,600 | $45,489 | $23,490 | $10,537 | $9,287 | $11,950 | $124,353 | $105,562 | $229,915 | |||||||||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs | $ | - | $55 | $30 | $71 | $ | - | $2 | $158 | $ | - | $158 | ||||||
| Commercial Real Estate | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | $149,181 | $134,289 | $107,033 | $71,754 | $43,846 | $136,361 | $642,464 | $143,120 | $785,584 | |||||||||
| Special mention | - | - | - | - | - | 1,337 | 1,337 | - | 1,337 | |||||||||
| Substandard | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Doubtful | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | $149,181 | $134,289 | $107,033 | $71,754 | $43,846 | $137,698 | $643,801 | $143,120 | $786,921 | |||||||||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
| Total Commercial Loans | $177,796 | $183,866 | $133,601 | $84,079 | $60,337 | $168,178 | $807,857 | $258,189 | $1,066,046 | |||||||||
| Retail: · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · Prior · Term Loans Total · Revolving Loans · Grand Total | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer | ||||||||||||||||||
| Performing | $9,775 | $13,876 | $6,771 | $2,849 | $1,260 | $1,202 | $35,733 | $808 | $36,541 | |||||||||
| Nonperforming | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Nonaccrual | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | $9,775 | $13,876 | $6,771 | $2,849 | $1,260 | $1,202 | $35,733 | $808 | $36,541 | |||||||||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs | $8 | $24 | $11 | $28 | $ | - | $1 | $72 | $ | - | $72 | |||||||
| Construction real estate | ||||||||||||||||||
| Performing | $2,507 | $2,719 | $552 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $5,778 | $15,158 | $20,936 | ||||||
| Nonperforming | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Nonaccrual | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | $2,507 | $2,719 | $552 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $5,778 | $15,158 | $20,936 | ||||||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
| Residential real estate | ||||||||||||||||||
| Performing | $54,231 | $64,768 | $28,301 | $16,391 | $12,556 | $40,270 | $216,517 | $49,491 | $266,008 | |||||||||
| Nonperforming | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Nonaccrual | - | 380 | 826 | - | - | 486 | 1,692 | 30 | 1,722 | |||||||||
| Total | $54,231 | $65,148 | $29,127 | $16,391 | $12,556 | $40,756 | $218,209 | $49,521 | $267,730 | |||||||||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs | $ | - | $26 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $1 | $27 | $ | - | $27 | ||||
| Loans to Other Financial Institutions | ||||||||||||||||||
| Performing | $19,400 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $19,400 | $ | - | $19,400 | |||
| Nonperforming | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Nonaccrual | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Total | $19,400 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $19,400 | $ | - | $19,400 | |||
| Current year-to-date gross write-offs | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
| Total Retail Loans | $85,913 | $81,743 | $36,450 | $19,240 | $13,816 | $41,958 | $279,120 | $65,487 | $344,607 | |||||||||
(1)It is noted that write-offs in the table above do not include checking account write offs. Checking account write-offs during the first three months of 2024 were $87,000 or an annualized $348,000 compared to $480,000 during the full year 2023.
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of the loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty disaggregated by class of financing receivable and type of concession granted during 2023. There have been no loans modified due to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty as of March 31, 2024.
| For the period ended: | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Term Extension | ||
| % of Total | ||
| Class of | ||
| (Dollars in thousands) | Amortized | Financing |
| Cost Basis | Receivable | |
| Commercial and industrial | $60 | 0% |
| Residential real estate | 129 | 0% |
| Total | $189 | |
The following table presents the financial effect by type of modification made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty and class of financing receivable during 2023. There have been no loans modified due to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty as of March 31, 2024.
| For the period ended: | December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Term Extension | |
| Commercial and industrial | Termed out line of credit & termed out draw note |
| Residential real estate | Provided with new twelve month payment plan to catch up on past due balance. |
The following table presents the period-end amortized cost basis of financing receivables that had a payment default during the period and were modified in the 12 months before default to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.
| For the period ended: | March 31, 2024 |
|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | Term extension |
| Commercial and industrial | 52 |
| Residential real estate | 126 |
| Total | $178 |
| For the period ended: | December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | Term extension |
| Commercial and industrial | 60 |
| Residential real estate | 129 |
| Total | $189 |
The following table presents the period-end amortized cost basis of loans that have been modified in the past 12 months to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty by payment status and class of financing receivable.
| For the period ended: | March 31, 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · Current · 30-89 days · Greater than 90 days · Total | |||||
| Commercial and industrial | $52 | - | - | $52 | |
| Residential real estate | - | - | 126 | 126 | |
| Total | $52 | $ | - | $126 | $178 |
| For the period ended: | December 31, 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · Current · 30-89 days · Greater than 90 days · Total | ||||||
| Commercial and industrial | $60 | $ | - | $ | - | $60 |
| Residential real estate | - | - | 129 | 129 | ||
| Total | $60 | $ | - | $129 | $189 | |
Nonaccrual loans by loan category were as follows:
| As of March 31, 2024 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · Nonaccrual loans with no ACL · Total nonaccrual loans · Interest income recognized during the period on nonaccrual loans | |||||||
| Consumer | $43 | $200 | $5 | ||||
| Residential real estate | 436 | 1,515 | 3 | ||||
| Total nonaccrual loans | $479 | $1,715 | $8 | ||||
| As of March 31, 2023 | |||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | Nonaccrual loans with no ACL | Total nonaccrual loans | Interest income recognized during the period on nonaccrual loans | ||||
| Residential real estate | $1,432 | $1,596 | $ | - | |||
| Total nonaccrual loans | $1,432 | $1,596 | $ | - | |||
| As of December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | Nonaccrual loans with no ACL | Total nonaccrual loans | Interest income recognized during the period on nonaccrual loans | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | $ | - | $1 | $ | - | ||
| Residential real estate | 707 | 1,722 | 16 | ||||
| Total nonaccrual loans | $707 | $1,723 | $16 | ||||
An aging analysis of loans by loan category follows:
| Loans · Loans | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loans · Loans · Past Due · 90 Days | ||||||||||||
| Past Due · Past Due · Greater · Past | ||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) · 30 to 59 · 60 to 89 · Than 90 · Loans Not · Total · Due and | ||||||||||||
| Days (1) · Days (1) · Days (1) · Total (1) · Past Due · Loans · Accruing | ||||||||||||
| Agricultural | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $41,950 | $41,950 | $ | - |
| Commercial and industrial | - | - | - | - | 231,222 | 231,222 | - | |||||
| Consumer | 31 | 94 | 4 | 129 | 34,139 | 34,268 | - | |||||
| Commercial real estate | 173 | - | - | 173 | 794,532 | 794,705 | - | |||||
| Construction real estate | - | - | - | - | 17,890 | 17,890 | - | |||||
| Residential real estate | 873 | 770 | 126 | 1,769 | 266,754 | 268,523 | ||||||
| Loans to Other Financial Institutions | - | - | - | - | 30,032 | 30,032 | ||||||
| $1,077 | $864 | $130 | $2,071 | $1,416,519 | $1,418,590 | $ | - | |||||
| Agricultural | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $49,210 | $49,210 | $ | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and industrial | - | - | 1 | 1 | 229,914 | 229,915 | - | |||||
| Consumer | 31 | 2 | - | 33 | 36,508 | 36,541 | - | |||||
| Commercial real estate | 173 | - | - | 173 | 786,748 | 786,921 | - | |||||
| Construction real estate | - | - | - | - | 20,936 | 20,936 | - | |||||
| Residential real estate | 755 | 549 | 870 | 2,174 | 265,556 | 267,730 | - | |||||
| Loans to Other Financial Institutions | - | - | - | - | 19,400 | 19,400 | ||||||
| $959 | $551 | $871 | $2,381 | $1,408,272 | $1,410,653 | $ | - | |||||
(1)Includes nonaccrual loans.
NOTE 4 – EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. A computation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands, except share data) | March 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Basic | ||
| Net income | $5,634 | $5,633 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 7,552,680 | 7,519,282 |
| Basic earnings per common shares | $0.75 | $0.75 |
| Diluted | ||
| Net income | $5,634 | $5,633 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 7,552,680 | 7,519,282 |
| Plus dilutive stock options and restricted stock units | 47,336 | 33,047 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive shares | 7,600,016 | 7,552,329 |
| Diluted earnings per common share | $0.74 | $0.75 |
There were 4,500 stock options that were considered anti-dilutive to earnings per share for the three months ended March 31 2024. There wereno stock options that were considered anti-dilutive to earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Note 5 – Financial Instruments
Financial instruments as of the dates indicated were as follows:
| Quoted Prices | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Active · Significant | |||||||
| Markets for · Other · Significant | |||||||
| Identical · Observable · Unobservable | |||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) · Carrying · Estimated · Assets · Inputs · Inputs | |||||||
| Amount · Fair Value · (Level 1) · (Level 2) · (Level 3) | |||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $150,129 | $150,129 | $150,129 | $ | - | $ | - |
| Equity securities at fair value | 7,560 | 7,560 | 4,705 | - | 2,855 | ||
| Securities available for sale | 504,636 | 504,636 | 79,276 | 425,360 | - | ||
| Securities held to maturity | 397,981 | 339,210 | - | 326,243 | 12,967 | ||
| Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal | |||||||
| Reserve Bank stock | 9,515 | 9,515 | - | 9,515 | - | ||
| Loans held for sale | 6,035 | 6,216 | - | 6,216 | - | ||
| Loans, net | 1,402,553 | 1,360,841 | - | - | 1,360,841 | ||
| Accrued interest receivable | 11,454 | 11,454 | - | 11,454 | - | ||
| Interest rate lock commitments | 73 | 73 | - | 73 | - | ||
| Interest rate derivative contracts | 20,231 | 20,231 | - | 20,231 | - | ||
| Loan swaps | 18 | 18 | - | 18 | - | ||
| Liabilities | |||||||
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | 502,685 | 502,685 | 502,685 | - | - | ||
| Interest-bearing deposits | 1,641,193 | 1,639,387 | - | 1,639,387 | - | ||
| Brokered deposits | 41,970 | 41,900 | - | 41,900 | - | ||
| Borrowings | 210,000 | 209,629 | - | 209,629 | - | ||
| Subordinated debentures | 35,568 | 31,659 | - | 31,659 | - | ||
| Accrued interest payable | 2,955 | 2,955 | - | 2,955 | - | ||
| Interest rate derivative contracts | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Loan swaps | 18 | 18 | - | 18 | - | ||
| Assets | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $55,433 | $55,433 | $55,433 | $ | - | $ | - |
| Equity securities at fair value | 7,505 | 7,505 | 4,749 | - | 2,756 | ||
| Securities available for sale | 514,598 | 514,598 | 80,194 | 434,404 | - | ||
| Securities held to maturity | 407,959 | 348,791 | - | 335,493 | 13,298 | ||
| Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal | |||||||
| Reserve Bank stock | 9,514 | 9,514 | - | 9,514 | - | ||
| Loans held for sale | 4,710 | 4,851 | - | 4,851 | - | ||
| Loans, net | 1,394,968 | 1,362,920 | - | - | 1,362,920 | ||
| Accrued interest receivable | 10,066 | 10,066 | - | 10,066 | - | ||
| Interest rate lock commitments | 64 | 64 | - | 64 | - | ||
| Interest rate derivative contracts | 8,880 | 8,880 | - | 8,880 | - | ||
| Liabilities | |||||||
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | 547,625 | 547,625 | 547,625 | - | - | ||
| Interest-bearing deposits | 1,550,985 | 1,549,386 | - | 1,549,386 | - | ||
| Brokered deposits | 23,445 | 23,435 | - | 23,435 | - | ||
| Borrowings | 200,000 | 199,743 | - | 199,743 | - | ||
| Subordinated debentures | 35,507 | 31,748 | - | 31,748 | - | ||
| Accrued interest payable | 6,223 | 6,223 | - | 6,223 | - | ||
| Interest rate derivative contracts | - | - | - | - | - | ||
NOTE 6 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, and the valuation techniques used by the Company to determine those fair values.
In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.
Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs use other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and other inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs, including inputs that are available in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the related asset or liability.
In instances where inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels in the above fair value hierarchy, fair value measurements in their entirety are categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation. The Company’s assessment of the significance of particular inputs to these fair value measurements requires judgment and considers factors specific to each asset or liability.
Disclosures concerning assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows:
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
| Quoted Prices | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Active · Significant | ||||||||
| Markets for · Other · Significant | ||||||||
| Identical · Observable · Unobservable · Balance | ||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) · Assets · Inputs · Inputs · at Date | ||||||||
| (Level 1) · (Level 2) · (Level 3) · Indicated | ||||||||
| Equity securities | $4,705 | $ | - | $2,855 | $7,560 | |||
| U.S. Treasury notes and bonds | $79,276 | $ | - | $ | - | $79,276 | ||
| State and municipal | - | 230,928 | - | 230,928 | ||||
| Mortgage-backed | - | 183,750 | - | 183,750 | ||||
| Corporate | - | 204 | - | 204 | ||||
| Asset-backed securities | - | 10,478 | - | 10,478 | ||||
| Total | $79,276 | $425,360 | $ | - | $504,636 | |||
| Interest rate derivative contracts - assets | $ | - | $20,231 | $ | - | $20,231 | ||
| Interest rate derivative contracts - liabilities | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
| Loan swaps - assets | $ | - | $18 | $ | - | $18 | ||
| Loan swaps - liabilities | $ | - | $18 | $ | - | $18 | ||
| Equity securities | $4,749 | $ | - | $2,756 | $7,505 | |||
| U. S. Treasury notes and bonds | $80,194 | $ | - | $ | - | $80,194 | ||
| State and municipal | - | 234,682 | - | 234,682 | ||||
| Mortgage-backed | - | 188,501 | - | 188,501 | ||||
| Corporate | - | 204 | - | 204 | ||||
| Asset-backed securities | - | 11,017 | - | 11,017 | ||||
| Total | $80,194 | $434,404 | $ | - | $514,598 | |||
| Interest rate derivative contracts - assets | $ | - | $8,880 | $ | - | $8,880 | ||
| Interest rate derivative contracts - liabilities | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
Securities classified as available for sale are generally reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. ChoiceOne’s external investment advisor obtained fair value measurements from an independent pricing service that uses matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). The fair value measurements considered observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows and the bonds' terms and conditions, among other things. Securities classified in Level 2 included U.S. Government and federal agency securities, state and municipal securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, and asset backed securities. The Company classified certain state and municipal securities and corporate bonds, and equity securities as Level 3. Based on the lack of observable market data, estimated fair values were based on the observable data available and reasonable unobservable market data.
Changes in Level 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | March 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Equity Securities Held at Fair Value | ||
| Balance, January 1 | $2,756 | $2,542 |
| Total realized and unrealized gains included in noninterest income | 79 | 25 |
| Net purchases, sales, calls, and maturities | 20 | 70 |
| Net transfers into Level 3 | - | - |
| Balance, March 31, | $2,855 | $2,637 |
| Amount of total losses for the period included in earning attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities still held at March 31, | $1 | $5 |
Of the Level 3 assets that were held by the Company at March 31, 2024, the net unrealized gain as of March 31, 2024 was $291,000, compared to $165,000 as of March 31, 2023. The change in the net unrealized gain or loss is recognized in noninterest income or other comprehensive income in the consolidated balance sheets and income statements. Amounts recognized in noninterest income relate to changes in equity securities. A total of $20,000 and $70,000 of Level 3 securities were purchased during the three months ended 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair value of positions classified as Level 3 assets and liabilities. As a result, the unrealized gains and losses for these assets and liabilities presented in the tables above may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable and unobservable inputs.
The Company also has assets that under certain conditions are subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are not normally measured at fair value, but can be subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as impairment. Disclosures concerning assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are as follows:
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis
| Quoted Prices | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Active · Significant | ||||||
| Markets for · Other · Significant | ||||||
| Balances at · Identical · Observable · Unobservable | ||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) · Dates · Assets · Inputs · Inputs | ||||||
| Indicated · (Level 1) · (Level 2) · (Level 3) | ||||||
| Collateral Dependent Loans | ||||||
| March 31, 2024 | $1,611 | $ | - | $ | - | $1,611 |
| December 31, 2023 | $387 | $ | - | $ | - | $387 |
| Other Real Estate | ||||||
| March 31, 2024 | $122 | $ | - | $ | - | $122 |
| December 31, 2023 | $122 | $ | - | $ | - | $122 |
Collateral dependent loans classified as Level 3 are loans for which the repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the sale or operation of the collateral when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. The fair value of the collateral should be adjusted for estimated costs to sell if the repayment depends on the sale of the collateral. The net carrying amount of the loan should not exceed the fair value of the collateral (less costs to sell, if applicable).
NOTE 7 – REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
ChoiceOne has a variety of sources of revenue, which include interest and fees from customers as well as revenue from non-customers. ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, covers certain sources of revenue that are classified within noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Sources of revenue that are included in the scope of ASC Topic 606 include service charges and fees on deposit accounts, interchange income, investment asset management income and transaction-based revenue, and other charges and fees for customer services.
Service Charges and Fees on Deposit Accounts
Revenue includes charges and fees to provide account maintenance, overdraft services, wire transfers, funds transfer, and other deposit-related services. Account maintenance fees such as monthly service charges are recognized over the period of time that the service is provided. Transaction fees such as wire transfer charges are recognized when the service is provided to the customer.
Interchange Income
Revenue includes debit card interchange and network revenues. This revenue is earned on debit card transactions that are conducted through payment networks such as MasterCard. The revenue is recorded as services are delivered and is presented net of interchange expenses.
Investment Commission Income
Revenue includes fees from the investment management advisory services and revenue is recognized when services are rendered. Revenue also includes commissions received from the placement of brokerage transactions for purchase or sale of stocks or other investments. Commission income is recognized when the transaction has been completed.
Trust Fee Income
Revenue includes fees from the management of trust assets and from other related advisory services. Revenue is recognized when services are rendered.
Following is noninterest income separated by revenue within the scope of ASC 606 and revenue within the scope of other GAAP topics:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| March 31, | ||
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Service charges and fees on deposit accounts | $1,118 | $1,027 |
| Interchange income | 1,287 | 1,240 |
| Investment commission income | 198 | 196 |
| Trust fee income | 213 | 184 |
| Other charges and fees for customer services | 149 | 137 |
| Noninterest income from contracts with customerswithin the scope of ASC 606 | 2,965 | 2,784 |
| Noninterest income within the scope of other GAAP topics | 1,086 | 887 |
| Total noninterest income | $4,051 | $3,671 |
NOTE 8 – DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
ChoiceOne is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. ChoiceOne utilizes interest rate derivatives as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. Derivative instruments represent contracts between parties that result in one party delivering cash to the other party based on a notional amount and an underlying term (such as a rate, security price or price index) as specified in the contract. The amount of cash delivered from one party to the other is determined based on the interaction of the notional amount of the contract with the underlying term. Derivatives are also implicit in certain contracts and commitments.
ChoiceOne recognizes derivative financial instruments in the consolidated financial statements at fair value regardless of the purpose or intent for holding the instrument. ChoiceOne records derivative assets and derivative liabilities on the balance sheet within other assets and other liabilities, respectively. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments are either recognized in income or in shareholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss depending on whether the derivative financial instrument qualifies for hedge accounting and, if so, whether it qualifies as a fair value hedge or cash flow hedge.
Interest rate swaps
ChoiceOne uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy to add stability to net interest income and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. Interest rate swaps designated as hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for ChoiceOne making fixed-rate payments or the receipt of fixed-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for ChoiceOne making variable rate payments, over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount.
In the second quarter of 2022, ChoiceOne entered intotwo pay-floating/receive-fixed interest rate swaps (the “Pay Floating Swap Agreements”) for a total notional amount of $200.0 million that were designated as cash flow hedges. These derivatives hedge the variable cash flows of specifically identified available-for-sale securities, cash and loans. The Pay Floating Swap Agreements were determined to be highly effective during the periods presented and therefore no amount of ineffectiveness has been included in net income. The Pay Floating Swap Agreements pay a coupon rate equal to SOFR while receiving a fixed coupon rate of 2.41%. In March 2023, ChoiceOne terminated all Pay Floating Swap Agreements for a cash payment of $4.2 million. The loss will be amortized into interest income over 13 months, which was the remaining period of the swap agreements. The remaining loss to be fully amortized is $205,000, which will be complete in April 2024.
In the second quarter of 2022, ChoiceOne entered intoone forward starting pay-fixed/receive-floating interest rate swap (the “Pay Fixed Swap Agreement”) for a notional amount of $200.0 million that was designated as a cash flow hedge. This derivative hedges the risk of variability in cash flows attributable to forecasted payments on future deposits or floating rate borrowings indexed to the SOFR Rate. The Pay Fixed Swap Agreement is two years forward starting with aneight-year term set to expire in 2032. The Pay Fixed Swap Agreements will pay a fixed coupon rate of 2.75% while receiving the SOFR Rate, which begins in April 2024.
In the fourth quarter of 2022, ChoiceOne entered into four pay-fixed/receive-floating interest rate swaps for a total notional amount of $201.0 million that were designated as fair value hedges. These derivatives hedge the risk of changes in fair value of certain available for sale securities for changes in the SOFR benchmark interest rate component of the fixed rate bonds. Allfour of these hedges were effective immediately on December 22, 2022. Of the total notional value, $101.9 million has aten-year term set to expire in 2032, with the benchmark SOFR interest rate risk component of the fixed rate bonds equal to 3.390%. Of the total notional value, $50.0 million has anine-year term set to expire in 2031, with the benchmark SOFR interest rate risk component of the fixed rate bonds equal to 3.4015%. The remaining notional value of $49.1 million has anine-year term set to expire in 2031, with the benchmark SOFR interest rate risk component of the fixed rate bond equal to 3.4030%. ChoiceOne adopted ASC2022-01, as of December 20, 2022, to use the portfolio layer method. The fair value basis adjustment associated with available-for-sale fixed rate bonds initially results in an adjustment to AOCI. For available-for-sale securities subject to fair value hedge accounting, the changes in the fair value of the fixed rate bonds related to the hedged risk (the benchmark interest rate component and the partial term) are then reclassed from AOCI to current earnings offsetting the fair value measurement change of the interest rate swap, which is also recorded in current earnings. Net cash settlements are received/paid semi-annually, with the first starting in March 2023, and will be included in interest income.
Net settlements received on these four pay-fixed/receive-floating swaps were $1.0 million and $565,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which were included in interest income.
The table below presents the fair value of derivative financial instruments as well as the classification within the consolidated statements of financial condition:
| March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · Balance Sheet Location · Fair Value · Balance Sheet Location · Fair Value | ||||||
| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | ||||||
| Interest rate contracts | Other Assets | $20,231 | Other Assets | $8,880 | ||
| Interest rate contracts | Other Liabilities | $ | - | Other Liabilities | $ | - |
The table below presents the effect of fair value and cash flow hedge accounting on the consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented:
| Location and Amount of Gain or (Loss) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recognized in Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships | ||||||||
| Three months ended March 31, 2024 · Three months ended March 31, 2023 | ||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) · Interest Income · Interest Expense · Interest Income · Interest Expense | ||||||||
| Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the consolidated statements of income in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recorded | $58 | $ | - | $(366) | $ | - | ||
| Gain or (loss) on fair value hedging relationships: | ||||||||
| Interest rate contracts: | ||||||||
| Hedged items | $(5,323) | $ | - | $6,022 | $ | - | ||
| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | $5,265 | $ | - | $(5,960) | $ | - | ||
| Amount excluded from effectiveness testing recognized in earnings based on amortization approach | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
| Gain or (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships: | ||||||||
| Interest rate contracts: | ||||||||
| Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income | $(887) | $ | - | $(156) | $ | - | ||
| Amount excluded from effectiveness testing recognized in earnings based on amortization approach | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
The table below presents the cumulative basis adjustments on hedged items designated as fair value hedges and the related amortized cost of those items as of the periods presented:
| Cumulative amount of Fair | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) · Value Hedging Adjustment | ||
| Line Item in the Statement of · included in the carrying | ||
| Financial Position in which the | Amortized cost of the | amount of the Hedged |
| Hedged Item is included | Hedged Assets/(Liabilities) | Assets/(Liabilities) |
| Securities available for sale | $222,194 | $(5,719) |
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