HANMI FINANCIAL CORP

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The following is management’s discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024. This analysis should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K”) and with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2024 (this “Report”).

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The following is management’s discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. This analysis should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K”) and with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2024 (this “Report”).

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general economic and business conditions internationally, nationally and in those areas in which we operate, including any potential recessionary conditions;

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general economic and business conditions internationally, nationally and in those areas in which we operate;

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changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio, including the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio;

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changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio and the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio;

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the ability of Hanmi Bank to make distributions to Hanmi Financial Corporation, which is restricted by certain factors, including Hanmi Bank’s retained earnings, net income, prior distributions made, and certain other financial tests;

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the ability of Hanmi Bank to make distributions to Hanmi Financial Corporation, which is restricted by certain factors, including Hanmi Bank’s retained earnings, net income, prior distributions made, and certain other financial considerations;

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Net income was $15.2 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $22.0 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago. The decrease in net income was driven by decreases in net interest income and noninterest income of $7.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively, and a $3.7 million increase in noninterest expense, offset by decreases in credit loss expense of $1.9 million and $2.7 million in income tax expense. Credit loss expense for the first quarter of 2024 was $0.2 million compared to $2.1 million for the first quarter of 2023. Credit loss expense for the first quarter of 2024 included a $0.4 million provision for loan losses, offset by a $0.2 million recovery for off-balance sheet items. Credit loss expense for the first quarter of 2023 included a $2.2 million provision for loan losses, offset by a $0.1 million recovery for off-balance sheet items.

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Net income was $14.5 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $20.6 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago. The decrease in net income was driven by a $6.8 million decrease in net interest income, a $1.0 million increase in credit loss expense, and a $1.0 million increase in noninterest expense, offset by a $2.5 million decrease in income tax expense. Credit loss expense for the second quarter of 2024 was $1.0 million compared to a $0.1 million recovery for the second quarter of 2023. Credit loss expense for the second quarter of 2024 consisted of a $1.2 million provision for loan losses, offset by a $0.3 million recovery for off-balance sheet items. Credit loss recovery for the second quarter of 2023 included a $0.5 million provision for loan losses, offset by a $0.6 million recovery for off-balance sheet items.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, net interest income was $50.7 million and $57.9 million, respectively. The net interest spread and net interest margin, on a taxable equivalent basis, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, were 1.28% and 2.78%, respectively, compared to 2.10% and 3.28%, respectively, for the same period in 2023. Interest and dividend income increased $12.3 million, or 14.1%, to $99.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $87.3 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to higher average interest-earning asset yields and an increase in the average balance of loans. Interest expense increased $19.5 million, or 66.2%, to $48.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $29.5 million for the same period in 2023 primarily due to increases in deposit rates and average deposit balances and, to a lesser extent, an increase in the cost of borrowings. The increases in average interest-earning asset yields and deposit and borrowing rates were due to the rising interest rate environment.

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For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, net interest income was $48.6 million and $55.4 million, respectively. The net interest spread and net interest margin, on a taxable equivalent basis, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, were 1.16% and 2.69%, respectively, compared to 1.79% and 3.11%, respectively, for the same period in 2023. Interest and dividend income increased $7.9 million, or 8.7%, to $98.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $90.8 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to higher average interest-earning asset yields, primarily related to loans, and an increase in the average balance of loans and securities. Interest expense increased $14.7 million, or 41.6%, to $50.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $35.3 million for the same period in 2023 primarily due to increases in deposit rates and average deposit balances and, to a lesser extent, an increase in the cost of borrowings. The increases in average interest-earning asset yields and deposit and borrowing rates were due to the rising interest rate environment.

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The average yield on interest-earning assets, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased 51 basis points to 5.47% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, from 4.96% for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The average yield on loans increased to 6.00% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, from 5.51% for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The average yield on securities, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased to 2.07% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, from 1.67% for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The average yield on interest-bearing deposits in other banks increased 85 basis points to 5.19% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, from 4.34% for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increased yields were primarily due to increases in market interest rates.

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The average yield on interest-earning assets, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased 37 basis points to 5.46% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, from 5.09% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The average yield on loans increased to 5.99% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, from 5.64% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The average yield on securities, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased to 2.17% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, from 1.73% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The average yield on interest-bearing deposits in other banks increased 31 basis points to 5.16% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, from 4.85% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increased yields were primarily due to increases in market interest rates.

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The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $517.7 million, or 12.4%, to $4.70 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared with $4.18 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The average balances of time deposits and money market and savings accounts increased $284.2 million and $361.5 million, respectively, offset partially by decreases in interest-bearing demand deposits and borrowings of $23.0 million and $105.6 million, respectively.

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The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $391.8 million, or 9.1%, to $4.68 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared with $4.29 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The average balances of time deposits and money market and savings accounts increased $49.5 million and $382.6 million, respectively, offset partially by decreases in interest-bearing demand deposits and borrowings of $13.6 million and $27.3 million, respectively.

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The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 4.19% and 2.85% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The average cost of interest-bearing deposits increased 143 basis points to 4.16% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared with 2.73% for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The average cost of time deposits increased 135 basis points to 4.66% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared with 3.31% for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The average cost of money market and savings accounts increased 163 basis points to 3.67% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared with 2.04% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.The average cost of subordinated debentures increased 17 basis points to 5.06% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared with 4.89% for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The average cost of borrowings increased 52 basis points to 4.10% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared with 3.58% for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increased costs were primarily due to increases in market interest rates.

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The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 4.30% and 3.30% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The average cost of interest-bearing deposits increased 102 basis points to 4.27% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared with 3.25% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The average cost of time deposits increased 108 basis points to 4.78% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared with 3.70% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The average cost of money market and savings accounts increased 106 basis points to 3.77% for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared with 2.71% for the three months ended June 30, 2023.The average cost of subordinated debentures increased 13 basis points to 5.07% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared with 4.94% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The average cost of borrowings increased 117 basis points to 4.50% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared with 3.33% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increased costs were primarily due to increases in market interest rates.

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The average balance of interest earning assets increased $191.1 million, or 2.7%, to $7.33 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024, from $7.13 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The average balance of loans increased $193.5 million, or 3.3%, to $6.14 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024, from $5.94 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The average balance of securities decreased $11.2 million, or 1.1%, to $969.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, from $980.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits at other banks increased $8.8 million, or 4.6%, to $201.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, from $192.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

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The average balance of interest earning assets increased $148.3 million, or 2.1%, to $7.30 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from $7.15 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The average balance of loans increased $170.9 million, or 2.9%, to $6.11 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from $5.94 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The average balance of securities decreased $1.5 million, or 0.2%, to $974.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from $976.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits at other banks decreased $21.1 million, or 9.9%, to $191.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from $212.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

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For the first quarter of 2024, the Company recorded $0.2 million of credit loss expense, comprised of a $0.4 million provision for loan losses, offset by a $0.2 million recovery for off-balance sheet items. For the same period in 2023, the Company recorded $2.1 million of credit loss expense, comprised of a $2.2 million credit loss provision for loan losses, offset by a $0.1 million recovery for off-balance sheet items. The credit loss expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was mainly attributed to a $1.9 million specific allowance on a $3.9 million nonperforming commercial and industrial loan in the health-care industry, and $1.6 million in net charge-offs, offset by a $3.1 million decrease in the allowance for quantitative and qualitative considerations. The decrease in the allowance for quantitative and qualitative considerations was primarily attributable to a reduction of loss rates in the commercial real estate hospitality industry. The credit loss expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was mainly attributed to a specific reserve allocation of $2.5 million on a nonperforming commercial and industrial loan in the health-care industry, offset by loan recoveries of $5.0 million.

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For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recorded $1.2 million of credit loss expense, comprised of a $1.7 million provision for loan losses, partially offset by a $0.5 million recovery for off-balance sheet items. For the same period in 2023, the Company recorded $2.1 million of credit loss expense, comprised of a $2.7 million provision for loan losses, partially offset by a $0.6 million recovery for off-balance sheet items.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2024, noninterest income was $7.7 million, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 7.2%, compared to $8.3 million for the same period in 2023, due primarily to a decrease in all other operating income. The $0.7 million decrease in all other operating income was mainly attributed to a $0.6 million decrease in swap fee income. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company sold $29.7 million of residential loans and recognized a net gain of $0.4 million. The gain on sale of mortgage loans was partially offset by the reduction in gain on sale of SBA loans compared to the same period in 2023, due to lower sales volume of $4.1 million and a reduction in trade premiums of 62 basis points from 7.85% to 7.23%.

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For the six months ended June 30, 2024, noninterest income was $15.8 million, a decrease of $0.5 million, or 3.0%, compared to $16.3 million for the same period in 2023, due primarily to a decrease in all other operating income, offset primarily by bank-owned life insurance benefit income in the second quarter of 2024, and gain on sale of mortgage loans. The $1.6 million decrease in all other operating income was mainly attributed to a one time $0.6 million increase in income related to equipment financing agreements in the second quarter in 2023, and $0.6 million in swap fee income in the six months ended June 30, 2023. During the first six months in 2024, the Company sold $49.2 million of residential loans and recognized a net gain of $0.8 million.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2024, noninterest expense was $36.4 million, an increase of $3.7 million, or 11.1%, compared with $32.8 million for the same period in 2023. Salaries and employee benefits increased $1.0 million due to higher salaries, group insurance, share-based compensation expense and a decrease in capitalized loan origination costs from lower loan originations. Professional fees increased $0.6 million due to higher consulting, accounting and legal expenses. All other operating expenses increased $1.2 million mainly due to a higher FDIC assessment of $0.3 million and the reversal of a $0.4 million SBA impairment adjustment in the first quarter of 2023. The change in OREO expense was due to a $0.3 million reimbursement of expenses received during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The change in repossessed personal property expense was due to a $0.3 million loss on sale of lease assets.

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For the six months ended June 30, 2024, noninterest expense was $71.7 million, an increase of $4.6 million, or 6.9%, compared with $67.1 million for the same period in 2023. Salaries and employee benefits increased $1.0 million due to higher salaries, group insurance, and share-based compensation expense, offset primarily by capitalized labor costs associated with the Company's investment in a new loan origination system. Professional fees increased $0.9 million due to higher consulting and legal expenses. All other operating expenses increased $1.2 million mainly due to a $0.5 million increase in loan related expense and a $0.4 million SBA servicing asset adjustment. Repossessed personal property expense increased due to a $0.6 million loss on sale of lease assets.

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Securities increased $6.5 million to $872.2 million at March 31, 2024 from $865.7 million at December 31, 2023, mainly attributed to $38.4 million in securities purchases, offset by $26.2 million in paydowns and maturities.

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Securities increased $11.9 million to $877.6 million at June 30, 2024 from $865.7 million at December 31, 2023, mainly attributed to $78.5 million in securities purchases, partially offset by $58.8 million in paydowns and maturities, and an increase in unrealized securities losses of $6.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024.

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As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, loans receivable (excluding loans held for sale), net of deferred loan fees and costs, discounts and allowance for credit losses, were $6.11 billion. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, there was $234.0 million in new loan production and $10.2 million in SBA loan purchases, offset partially by $141.6 million in loan sales and payoffs, and amortization and other reductions of $97.0 million. Loan production consisted of commercial real estate loans of $60.1 million, residential mortgages of $53.1 million, commercial and industrial loans of $50.8 million, equipment financing agreements of $39.2 million and SBA loans of $30.8 million.

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As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, loans receivable (excluding loans held for sale), net of deferred loan fees and costs, discounts and allowance for credit losses, were $6.11 billion. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, there was $507.9 million in new loan production, which included $24.7 million in SBA loan purchases, offset partially by $333.0 million in loan sales and payoffs, and amortization and other reductions of $181.0 million. Loan production consisted of commercial real estate loans of $147.7 million, residential mortgages of $83.3 million, commercial and industrial loans of $109.8 million, equipment financing agreements of $81.7 million and SBA loans of $85.3 million.

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Loans 30 to 89 days past due and still accruing were $15.8 million at March 31, 2024, compared with $10.3 million at December 31, 2023, attributable mainly to an increase of $2.7 million in past due residential loans and the addition of a $3.0 million commercial real estate industrial loan, offset by payoffs and other reductions of $0.2 million.

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Loans 30 to 89 days past due and still accruing were $13.8 million at June 30, 2024, compared with $10.3 million at December 31, 2023, attributable to an increase of $1.4 million in past due residential loans and an increase of $2.6 million in equipment financing arrangements, offset by payoffs and other reductions.

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Special mention loans were $62.3 million and $65.3 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The $3.0 million decrease included upgrades to pass loans of $1.5 million, downgrades to classified loans of $0.8 million, and paydowns and payoffs of $1.4 million, offset by downgrades from pass loans of $0.7 million. The upgrades to pass loans were primarily attributable to a $1.5 million retail loan and downgrades to classified consisted of two SBA commercial real estate retail loans for $0.8 million. The $14.7 million decrease in the first quarter of 2023 included downgrades to classified loans of $10.0 million, and payoffs of $4.6 million.

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Special mention loans were $36.9 million and $65.3 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The $28.4 million decrease included upgrades to pass loans of $19.4 million, downgrades to classified loans of $8.0 million, and paydowns and payoffs of $3.7 million, offset by downgrades from pass loans of $2.7 million. The upgrades to pass loans were primarily attributable to upgrades of two commercial and industrial loans totaling $13.6 million and one commercial real estate loan of $4.3 million during the second quarter.

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Nonaccrual loans were $14.0 million and $15.5 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, representing a decrease of $1.5 million, or 9.4%. The decrease in nonaccrual loans resulted from payoffs, paydowns, and upgrades of $4.8 million, offset by additions to nonperforming loans of $3.3 million. The additions to nonperforming loans consisted of equipment financing agreements of $2.6 million and two SBA loans for $0.7 million. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 1.25% of equipment financing agreements were on nonaccrual status. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, all loans 90 days or more past due were classified as nonaccrual.

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Nonaccrual loans were $19.2 million and $15.5 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, representing an increase of $3.7 million, or 23.7%. The increase in nonaccrual loans resulted from additions to nonperforming loans of $10.6 million, offset by payoffs, paydowns, and upgrades of $6.9 million. The additions to nonperforming loans consisted of equipment financing agreements of $2.6 million and two SBA loans for $0.7 million. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 1.61% and 1.25% of equipment financing agreements were on nonaccrual status, respectively. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, all loans 90 days or more past due were classified as nonaccrual.

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The $14.0 million of nonperforming loans as of March 31, 2024 had individually evaluated allowances of $5.3 million, compared to $15.5 million of nonperforming loans with individually evaluated allowances of $3.4 million as of December 31, 2023.

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The $19.2 million of nonperforming loans as of June 30, 2024 had individually evaluated allowances of $6.8 million, compared to $15.5 million of nonperforming loans with individually evaluated allowances of $3.4 million as of December 31, 2023.

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Nonperforming assets were $14.1 million at March 31, 2024, or 0.19% of total assets, compared to $15.6 million, or 0.21%, at December 31, 2023. Additionally, not included in nonperforming assets were repossessed personal property assets associated with equipment finance agreements of $1.3 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

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Nonperforming assets were $20.0 million at June 30, 2024, or 0.26% of total assets, compared to $15.6 million, or 0.21%, at December 31, 2023. Additionally, not included in nonperforming assets were repossessed personal property assets associated with equipment finance agreements of $1.2 million and $1.3 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

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Individually evaluated loans were $14.0 million and $15.4 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, representing a decrease of $1.4 million, or 9.2%. Specific allowances associated with individually evaluated loans increased $1.9 million to $5.3 million as of March 31, 2024 compared with $3.4 million as of December 31, 2023, mainly attributed to a $1.9 million specific reserve allocation on a commercial and industrial loan in the health-care industry.

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Individually evaluated loans were $19.2 million and $15.5 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, representing an increase of $3.7 million, or 24.0%. Specific allowances associated with individually evaluated loans increased $3.4 million to $6.8 million as of June 30, 2024 compared with $3.4 million as of December 31, 2023, mainly attributed to a $1.9 million specific reserve allocation on a commercial and industrial loan in the health-care industry.

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No loans were modified to borrowers with financial difficulties during the three months ended March 31, 2024 or 2023. A borrower is experiencing financial difficulties when there is a probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. The Company may modify loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties by providing principal forgiveness, a term extension, an other-than-insignificant payment delay, or an interest rate reduction.

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A borrower is experiencing financial difficulties when there is a probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. The Company may modify loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties by providing principal forgiveness, a term extension, an other-than-insignificant payment delay, or an interest rate reduction.

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Management selected three loss methodologies for the collective allowance estimation. At March 31, 2024, the Company used the discounted cash flow (“DCF”) method to estimate allowances for credit losses for the commercial and industrial loan portfolio, the Probability of Default/Loss Given Default (“PD/LGD”) method for the commercial property, construction and residential property portfolios, and the Weighted Average Remaining Maturity (“WARM”) method to estimate expected credit losses for equipment financing agreements. Loans that do not share similar risk characteristics are individually evaluated for allowances.

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Management selected three loss methodologies for the collective allowance estimation. At June 30, 2024, the Company used the discounted cash flow (“DCF”) method to estimate allowances for credit losses for the commercial and industrial loan portfolio, the Probability of Default/Loss Given Default (“PD/LGD”) method for the commercial real estate, construction and residential real estate portfolios, and the Weighted Average Remaining Maturity (“WARM”) method to estimate expected credit losses for equipment financing agreements. Loans that do not share similar risk characteristics are individually evaluated for allowances.

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The allowance for credit losses was $68.3 million and $69.5 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The allowance attributed to individually evaluated loans was $5.3 million and $3.4 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The allowance attributed to collectively evaluated loans was $63.0 million and $66.1 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and considered the impact of changes in macroeconomic assumptions, normalized interest rate forecasts for the subsequent four quarters, and a net reduction in specific qualitative factors allocated to criticized hospitality loans impacted by the pandemic.

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The allowance for credit losses was $67.7 million and $69.5 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The allowance attributed to individually evaluated loans was $6.8 million and $3.4 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The allowance attributed to collectively evaluated loans was $60.9 million and $66.1 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and considered the impact of changes in macroeconomic assumptions, normalized interest rate forecasts for the subsequent four quarters, and a net reduction in specific qualitative factors allocated to criticized hospitality loans impacted by the pandemic.

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As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the allowance for credit losses related to off-balance sheet items, primarily unfunded loan commitments, was $2.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively. The Bank closely monitors the borrower’s repayment capabilities, while funding existing commitments to ensure losses are minimized. Based on management’s evaluation and analysis of portfolio credit quality and prevailing economic conditions, we believe these allowances were adequate for current expected lifetime losses in the loan portfolio and off-balance sheet exposure as of March 31, 2024.

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As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the allowance for credit losses related to off-balance sheet items, primarily unfunded loan commitments, was $2.0 million and $2.5 million, respectively. The Bank closely monitors the borrower’s repayment capabilities, while funding existing commitments to ensure losses are minimized. Based on management’s evaluation and analysis of portfolio credit quality and prevailing economic conditions, we believe these allowances were adequate for current expected lifetime losses in the loan portfolio and off-balance sheet exposure as of June 30, 2024.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2024, gross charge-offs decreased $0.1 million from the same period in 2023. Gross recoveries, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 decreased $0.3 million from the same period in 2023. Gross charge-offs for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 primarily consisted of equipment financing agreements charge-offs of $2.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

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For the three months ended June 30, 2024, gross charge-offs decreased $0.4 million from the same period in 2023. Gross recoveries for the three months ended June 30, 2024 decreased $0.4 million from the same period in 2023. Gross charge-offs for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 primarily consisted of equipment financing agreements charge-offs of $2.2 million and $2.6 million, respectively.

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Net loan charge-offs were $1.6 million, or 0.10% of average loans, and $1.5 million, or 0.10% of average loans, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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Net loan charge-offs were $1.8 million, or 0.12% of average loans and $1.7 million, or 0.12% of average loans for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Net loan charge-offs were $3.4 million, or 0.11% of average loans, and $3.2 million, or 0.11% of average loans, for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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Total deposits were $6.38 billion and $6.28 billion as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, representing an increase of $95.5 million, or 1.5%. The increase in deposits was primarily driven by a $125.2 million increase in money market and savings deposits and a $40.9 million increase in time deposits, partially offset by a $70.5 decline in noninterest-bearing demand deposits. The changes in deposit composition were primarily due to the increase in deposit rates. At March 31, 2024, the loan-to-deposit ratio was 96.9% compared to 98.4% at December 31, 2023.

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Total deposits were $6.33 billion and $6.28 billion as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, representing an increase of $48.8 million, or 0.8%. The increase in deposits was primarily driven by a $100.1 million increase in money market and savings deposits and a $3.3 million increase in time deposits, partially offset by a $43.6 million decline in noninterest-bearing demand deposits. The changes in deposit composition were primarily due to the increase in deposit rates. At June 30, 2024, the loan-to-deposit ratio was 97.6% compared to 98.4% at December 31, 2023.

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As of March 31, 2024, the aggregate amount of uninsured deposits (deposits in amounts greater than $250,000, which is the maximum amount for federal deposit insurance) was $2.56 billion. The aggregate amount of uninsured time deposits was $672.9 million. Other uninsured deposits, such as demand and money market and savings deposits were $1.89 billion. In addition, $1.15 billion of total uninsured deposits were in accounts with balances of $5.0 million or more at March 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate amount of uninsured deposits was $2.52 billion. The aggregate amount of uninsured time deposits was $681.0 million. Other uninsured deposits, such as demand, money market and savings deposits were $1.84 billion. In addition, $1.09 billion of total uninsured deposits were in accounts with balances of $5.0 million or more at December 31, 2023.

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As of June 30, 2024, the aggregate amount of uninsured deposits (deposits in amounts greater than $250,000, which is the maximum amount for federal deposit insurance) was $2.58 billion. The aggregate amount of uninsured time deposits was $670.0 million. Other uninsured deposits, such as demand and money market and savings deposits were $1.91 billion. In addition, $1.16 billion of total uninsured deposits were in accounts with balances of $5.0 million or more at June 30, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate amount of uninsured deposits was $2.52 billion. The aggregate amount of uninsured time deposits was $681.0 million.

Previous wording

The Bank’s wholesale funds historically consisted of FHLB advances, brokered deposits as well as State of California time deposits. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank had $172.5 million and $325.0 million of FHLB advances, and $43.3 million and $58.3 million of brokered deposits, respectively, and $120.0 million of State of California time deposits, as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Current wording

The Bank’s wholesale funds historically consisted of FHLB advances, brokered deposits as well as State of California time deposits. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank had $292.5 million and $325.0 million of FHLB advances, and $28.2 million and $58.3 million of brokered deposits, respectively, and $120.0 million of State of California time deposits, as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

Borrowings mostly take the form of FHLB advances. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, FHLB advances were $172.5 million and $325.0 million, respectively. FHLB open advances were $60.0 million and $212.5 million at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. For the same periods, term advances were $112.5 million. Funds from deposit growth not used to fund loan production were used to pay off borrowings.

Current wording

Borrowings mostly take the form of FHLB advances. At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, FHLB advances were $292.5 million and $325.0 million, respectively. FHLB open advances were $180.0 million and $212.5 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. For the same periods, term advances were $112.5 million and $112.5 million, respectively. Funds from deposit growth not used to fund loan production were used to pay off borrowings.

Previous wording

The weighted-average interest rate of all FHLB advances at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was 4.53% and 4.69%, respectively.

Current wording

The weighted-average interest rate of all FHLB advances at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was 4.98% and 4.69%, respectively.

Previous wording

The FHLB maximum amount outstanding at any month end during each of the year-to-date periods ended March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $187.5 million and $450.0 million, respectively.

Current wording

The FHLB maximum amount outstanding at any month end during each of the year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $292.5 million and $450.0 million, respectively.

Previous wording

Subordinated debentures were $130.2 million and $130.0 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Subordinated debentures are comprised of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes of $108.4 million and $108.3 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures of $21.8 million and $21.7 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. See “Note 8 – Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures” to the consolidated financial statements for more details.

Current wording

Subordinated debentures were $130.3 million and $130.0 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Subordinated debentures are comprised of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes of $108.4 million and $108.3 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures of $21.9 million and $21.7 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. See “Note 8 – Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures” to the consolidated financial statements for more details.

Previous wording

Stockholders’ equity was $703.1 million and $701.9 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. First quarter net income, net of $7.7 million of dividends paid, added $7.5 million to stockholders' equity for the period, which was partially offset by a $3.4 million increase in unrealized after-tax losses on securities available for sale due to changes in interest rates, and a $1.6 million increase in unrealized after-tax losses on cash flow hedges. In addition, the Company repurchased 100,000 shares of common stock during the quarter at an average share price of $15.92 for a total cost of $1.6 million. At March 31, 2024, 309,972 shares remain under the Company's share repurchase program.

Current wording

Stockholders’ equity was $707.1 million and $701.9 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Net income, net of $15.3 million of dividends paid, added $14.3 million to stockholders' equity for the period as did $1.7 million of share-based compensation, which was partially offset by a $4.3 million increase in unrealized after-tax losses on securities available for sale due to changes in interest rates, and a $1.8 million increase in unrealized after-tax losses on cash flow hedges. In addition, the Company repurchased 270,000 shares of common stock during the period at an average share price of $16.00 for a total cost of $4.3 million. At June 30, 2024, 1,330,000 shares remain under the Company's share repurchase program.

Previous wording

The Company’s ability to pay dividends to shareholders depends in part upon dividends it receives from the Bank. California law restricts the amount available for cash dividends to the lesser of a bank’s retained earnings or net income for its last three fiscal years (less any distributions to shareholders made during such period). Where the above test is not met, cash dividends may still be paid, with the prior approval of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (“DFPI”), in an amount not exceeding the greater of: (1) retained earnings of the Bank; (2) net income of the Bank for its last fiscal year; or (3) the net income of the Bank for its current fiscal year. The Company paid dividends of $7.7 million ($0.25 per share) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and $30.5 million ($1.00 per share) for the year 2023. As of April 1, 2024, the Bank has the ability to pay dividends of approximately $161.0 million, after giving effect to the $0.25 dividend declared on April 25, 2024, for the second quarter of 2024, without the prior approval of the Commissioner of the DFPI.

Current wording

The Company’s ability to pay dividends to stockholders depends in part upon dividends it receives from the Bank. California law restricts the amount available for cash dividends to the lesser of a bank’s retained earnings or net income for its last three fiscal years (less any distributions to stockholders made during such period). Where the above test is not met, cash dividends may still be paid, with the prior approval of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (“DFPI”), in an amount not exceeding the greater of: (1) retained earnings of the Bank; (2) net income of the Bank for its last fiscal year; or (3) the net income of the Bank for its current fiscal year. The Company paid dividends of $15.3 million ($0.50 per share) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and $30.5 million ($1.00 per share) for the year 2023. As of July 1, 2024, the Bank has the ability to pay dividends of approximately $147.5 million, after giving effect to the $0.25 dividend declared on July 25, 2024, for the third quarter of 2024, without the prior approval of the Commissioner of the DFPI.

Previous wording

At March 31, 2024, the Bank’s total risk-based capital ratio of 14.50%, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 13.44%, common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.44% and Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 11.29% placed the Bank in the “well capitalized” category pursuant to capital rules, which is defined as institutions with total risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 10.00%, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 8.00%, common equity Tier 1 capital ratios equal to or greater than 6.50%, and Tier 1 leverage capital ratio equal to or greater than 5.00%.

Current wording

At June 30, 2024, the Bank’s total risk-based capital ratio of 14.51%, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 13.47%, common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.47% and Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 11.41% placed the Bank in the “well capitalized” category pursuant to capital rules, which is defined as institutions with total risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 10.00%, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 8.00%, common equity Tier 1 capital ratios equal to or greater than 6.50%, and Tier 1 leverage capital ratio equal to or greater than 5.00%.

Previous wording

At March 31, 2024, the Company's total risk-based capital ratio was 15.20%, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 12.40%, common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.05% and Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 10.36%.

Current wording

At June 30, 2024, the Company's total risk-based capital ratio was 15.24%, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 12.46%, common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.11% and Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 10.51%.