HANMI FINANCIAL CORP

Previous wording

Our allowance for credit losses methodologies incorporate a variety of risk considerations, both quantitative and qualitative, in establishing an allowance for credit losses that management believes is appropriate at each reporting date. Quantitative factors include our historical loss experiences on loan pools segmented by type, and considers risk rating, delinquency and charge-off trends, collateral values, changes in nonperforming loans, and other factors.

Current wording

Our allowance for credit losses methodologies incorporate a variety of risk considerations, both quantitative and qualitative, that management believes is appropriate at each reporting date. Quantitative factors include our historical loss experiences on loan pools segmented by type, and considers risk rating, delinquency and charge-off trends, collateral values, changes in nonperforming loans, and other factors.

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The Company reviews baseline and alternative economic scenarios from Moody’s and quarterly projections of federal funds target rates from the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) for consideration as qualitative factors. Moody’s publishes a baseline forecast that represents the estimate of the most likely path for the United States economy through the current business cycle (50% probability that economic conditions will be worse and 50% probability that economic conditions will be better) as well as alternative scenarios to examine how different types of shocks will affect the future performance of the United States economy.

Current wording

The Company reviews baseline and alternative economic scenarios from Moody’s (previously known as Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody’s Corporation) and quarterly projections of federal funds target rates from the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) for consideration as qualitative factors. Moody’s publishes a baseline forecast that represents the estimate of the most likely path for the United States economy through the current business cycle (50% probability that economic conditions will be worse and 50% probability that economic conditions will be better) as well as alternative scenarios to examine how different types of shocks will affect the future performance of the United States economy.

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The Moody's Baseline scenario was used for the unemployment rate forecast for periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. The unemployment rate forecast remained with the Baseline Scenario due to job market volatility and deterioration below expectations, with less impact to the lending environment compared to GDP growth and consumer sentiment forecasts.

Current wording

The Moody's baseline scenario was used for the unemployment rate forecast for the periods ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The unemployment rate forecast remained with the baseline scenario due to job market volatility and deterioration below expectations, with less impact to the lending environment compared to GDP growth and consumer sentiment forecasts.

Previous wording

The Moody's Alternative Scenario 3 was used for the GDP growth rate and consumer sentiment forecast for the periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Effective Q2 2022, the Company elected to use Alternative Scenario 3 (mid-level downside/pessimistic scenario) for the GDP growth rate and consumer sentiment forecasts, given the elevation in inflation and rising rate environment.

Current wording

The Moody's alternative scenarios 2 and 3 (equally weighted) were used for the GDP growth rate and consumer sentiment forecast for the periods ended December 31, 2024, and alternative scenario 3 was used for the period ended December 31, 2023. Effective Q1 2024, the Company elected to use equally weighted alternative scenario 2 and 3 (mid-level downside/pessimistic scenario) for the GDP growth rate and consumer sentiment forecasts, given the current market condition.

Previous wording

The potential effect from changes in key assumptions could affect the estimated allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2023. The following table illustrates the possible individual effects to the allowance for credit losses from changes in such assumptions:

Current wording

The potential effect from changes in key assumptions could affect the estimated allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2024. The following table presents the possible individual effects to the allowance for credit losses from changes in such assumptions:

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For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, net income was $80.0 million, $101.4 million and $98.7 million, respectively. The decrease of $21.4 million, or 21.1%, in net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared with the year ended December 31, 2022, reflects a $16.4 million decrease in net interest income, a $6.2 million increase in noninterest expense and a $3.5 million increase in credit loss expense, offset by a $4.8 million decrease in income tax expense.

Current wording

The decrease of $21.4 million, or 21.1%, in net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared with the year ended December 31, 2022, reflects a $16.4 million decrease in net interest income, a $6.2 million increase in noninterest expense and a $3.5 million increase in credit loss expense, offset by a $4.8 million decrease in income tax expense.

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For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, our earnings per diluted share were $2.62, $3.32 and $3.22, respectively.

Current wording

For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, our earnings per diluted share were $2.05, $2.62 and $3.32, respectively.

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Loans receivable increased by $215.3 million, or 3.6%, to $6.18 billion as of December 31, 2023, compared with $5.97 billion as of December 31, 2022. The net increase was due to production of $1.29 billion, offset by payoffs and prepayments of $1.07 billion.

Current wording

Loans receivable increased by $68.9 million, or 1.1%, to $6.25 billion as of December 31, 2024, compared with $6.18 billion as of December 31, 2023. The net increase was due to loan production of $1.19 billion, offset by payoffs, loan sales, and prepayments of $1.12 billion.

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Securities increased $11.9 million to $865.7 million at December 31, 2023 from $853.8 million at December 31, 2022, primarily attributable to a decrease in unrealized losses during 2023.

Current wording

Securities increased $40.1 million to $905.8 million at December 31, 2024 from $865.7 million at December 31, 2023, primarily attributable to $196.4 million in securities purchases, offset by $156.2 million in securities maturities and payoffs during 2024.

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Deposits were $6.28 billion at December 31, 2023 compared with $6.17 billion at December 31, 2022 as time deposits and money market and savings deposits increased $498.7 million and $178.0 million, respectively, while non-interest bearing demand deposits decreased $536.0 million.

Current wording

Deposits were $6.44 billion at December 31, 2024 compared with $6.28 billion at December 31, 2023 as non-interest bearing demand deposits and money market and savings deposits increased by $93.0 million and $198.9 million, respectively, while time deposits decreased by $129.6 million.

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Cash dividends were $1.00 per share of common stock for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared with $0.94 and $0.54 per share of common stock for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Current wording

Cash dividends were $1.00, $1.00, and $0.94 per share of common stock for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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Return on average assets and return on average stockholders’ equity for the year ended December 31, 2023 were 1.08% and 10.70%, respectively, as compared with 1.44% and 14.83%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Current wording

Return on average assets and return on average stockholders’ equity for the year ended December 31, 2024 were 0.83% and 7.97%, respectively, as compared with 1.08% and 10.70%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023, and 1.44% and 14.83%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022.

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Our primary source of revenue is net interest income, which is the difference between interest and fees derived from earning assets, and interest paid on liabilities obtained to fund those assets. Our net interest income is affected by changes in the level and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, referred to as volume changes. Net interest income is also affected by changes in the yields earned on assets and rates paid on liabilities, referred to as rate changes. Interest rates charged on loans are affected principally by changes to market interest rates, the demand for such loans, the supply of money available for lending purposes, and other competitive factors. Those factors are, in turn, affected by general economic conditions and other factors beyond our control, such as federal economic policies, the general supply of money in the economy, legislative tax policies, governmental budgetary matters, and the actions of the Federal Reserve.

Current wording

Our primary source of revenue is net interest income, which is the difference between interest and fees derived from earning assets, and interest paid on liabilities obtained to fund those assets. Our net interest income is affected by changes in the level and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, referred to as volume changes. Net interest income is also affected by changes in the yields earned on assets and rates paid on liabilities, referred to as rate changes. Interest rates charged on loans are affected principally by changes to market interest rates, the demand for such loans, the supply of money available for lending purposes, and other competitive factors. Those factors are, in turn, affected by general economic conditions and other factors beyond our control, such as federal economic policies, including the imposition of the tariffs, the general supply of money in the economy, legislative tax policies, governmental budgetary matters, and the actions of the Federal Reserve.

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Interest income, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased $57.1 million, or 26.4%, to $273.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 from $216.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Interest expense increased $14.5 million, or 67.2%, to $36.2 million for 2022, from $21.6 million in 2021. Net interest income, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased by $42.6 million, or 21.8%, to $237.6 million in 2022, from $195.1 million in 2021. The increase in net interest income was due to an increase in the average yield and average balance on average interest-earning assets, offset partially by increases in the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and borrowings. Average loans were 82.3% of average interest earning assets for 2022, an increase from 75.6% for 2021. The net interest spread and net interest margin, on a taxable equivalent basis, for the year ended December 31, 2022 were 3.02% and 3.50%, respectively, compared with 2.81% and 3.08%, respectively, for 2021.

Current wording

Interest income, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased $29.5 million, or 8.0%, to $398.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $369.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Interest expense increased $48.0 million, or 32.4%, to $196.0 million for 2024, from $148.1 million in 2023. Net interest income, on a taxable equivalent basis, decreased by $18.5 million, or 8.4%, to $202.8 million in 2024, from $221.3 million in 2023. The decrease in net interest income was due to higher rates paid on deposits and borrowings, and a higher average balance of deposits, offset partially by higher yields and average balances of loans. The net interest spread and net interest margin, on a taxable equivalent basis, for the year ended December 31, 2024 were 1.27% and 2.78%, respectively, compared with 1.74% and 3.08%, respectively, for 2023.

Previous wording

The average yield on interest-earning assets, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased 61 basis points to 4.03% in 2022 from 3.42% in 2021, due mainly to the increase in the yields on loans and securities. The average yield on loans increased to 4.61% for the year ended December 31, 2022 from 4.35% for 2021, primarily due to the continued increase in market interest rates in 2022. The average yield on securities, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased to 1.33% for 2022 from 0.75% for 2021. The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased by 40 basis points to 1.01% for 2022 from 0.61% for 2021. The increase reflected the higher cost of interest-bearing deposits, and an increase in the average rate on borrowings due to increases in market rates in 2022. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased from 0.36% in 2021, to 0.79% in 2022. The average rate on borrowings increased from 1.17% in 2021, to 1.61% in 2022. The average balance of subordinated debentures decreased from $154.4 million in 2021, to $149.9 million in 2022, and the average rate decreased by 12 basis points, resulting in a $0.4 million decrease in corporate interest expense.

Current wording

The average yield on interest-earning assets, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased 31 basis points to 5.46% in 2024 from 5.15% in 2023, due mainly to the increase in the yields on loans and securities. The average yield on loans increased to 5.99% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 5.69% for 2023, primarily due to the continued increase in market interest rates in 2024. The average yield on securities, on a taxable equivalent basis, increased to 2.22% for 2024 from 1.78% for 2023. The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased by 79 basis points to 4.20% for 2024 from 3.41% for 2023. The increase reflected the higher cost of interest-bearing deposits, the greater percentage of time deposits in the deposit portfolio, and the increase in the average rate on borrowings due to increases in market rates in 2024. The average rate on interest-bearing deposits increased from 3.35% in 2023, to 4.16% in 2024. The average rate on borrowings increased from 3.48% in 2023, to 4.38% in 2024.

Previous wording

The credit loss expense for 2022 was $0.8 million, compared with a credit loss recovery of $24.4 million for 2021. The credit loss expense for 2022 was comprised of a $0.3 million provision for credit losses and a $0.5 million provision for off-balance sheet items. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the credit loss expense recovery was $24.4 million and was comprised of a $24.1 million negative provision for credit losses, and a $0.2 million negative provision for off-balance sheet items. Additionally, the credit loss expense recovery included a $1.7 million negative provision for accrued interest receivable for loans currently or previously modified under the CARES Act, offset by a $1.6 million SBA guarantee repair loss allowance.

Current wording

Credit loss expense for 2024 was $4.4 million, compared with a credit loss expense of $4.3 million for 2023. The 2024 credit loss expense was comprised of a $4.8 million provision for credit losses and a $0.4 million recovery for off-balance sheet items. The credit loss expense for 2023 was comprised of a $4.9 million provision for loan losses and a $0.6 million recovery for off-balance sheet items.

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For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, income tax expense was $34.5 million, $39.3 million and $36.8 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 was 30.1%, 27.9% and 27.2%, respectively. The higher effective tax rate for 2023 compared with 2022 was due mainly to the increases in the permanent difference addback and valuation allowance for state net operating loss carryforwards. The higher effective tax rate for 2022 compared with 2021 was due mainly to a lower reduction in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance required for state net operating loss carryforwards and state tax credits.

Current wording

For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, income tax expense was $26.4 million, $34.5 million and $39.3 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was 29.8%, 30.1% and 27.9%, respectively. The lower effective tax rate for 2024 compared with 2023 was due mainly to the decreases in the permanent difference addback and valuation allowance for state net operating loss carryforwards. The higher effective tax rate for 2023 compared with 2022 was due mainly to the increases in the permanent difference addback and valuation allowance for state net operating loss carryforwards.

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As of December 31, 2023, our securities portfolio was composed of mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, debt securities issued by U.S. government agencies and sponsored agencies and tax-exempt municipal bonds. Most of the securities carried fixed interest rates. Other than holdings of U.S. government and agency securities, there were no securities of any one issuer exceeding 10% of stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, our securities portfolio was composed of mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, debt securities issued by U.S. government agencies and sponsored agencies and tax-exempt municipal bonds. Most of the securities carried fixed interest rates. Other than holdings of U.S. government and agency securities, there were no securities of any one issuer exceeding 10% of stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2024, 2023 or 2022.

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As of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, loans receivable (excluding loans held for sale), net of deferred loan costs, discounts and allowance for credit losses, were $6.11 billion, $5.90 billion and $5.08 billion, respectively, representing an increase of $217.4 million or 3.7% for 2023 and an increase of $816.6 million, or 16.1% for 2022. The $217.4 million net increase in loans for 2023 was due to production of $1.29 billion, offset by payoffs and prepayments of $1.07 billion. Loan originations in 2023 consisted of $400.8 million of commercial real estate loans, $183.4 million of commercial and industrial loans, $305.9 million of residential/consumer loans, $248.6 million of equipment financing agreements, and $149.9 million of SBA loans.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, loans receivable (excluding loans held for sale), net of deferred loan costs, discounts and allowance for credit losses, were $6.18 billion, $6.11 billion and $5.90 billion, respectively, representing an increase of $68.3 million, or 1.1%, for 2024 and an increase of $217.4 million, or 3.7% for 2023. The $68.3 million net increase in loans for 2024 was due to production of $1.19 billion, offset by payoffs and prepayments of $1.13 billion. Loan originations in 2024 consisted of $404.7 million of commercial real estate loans, $275.0 million of commercial and industrial loans, $164.3 million of residential/consumer loans, $164.0 million of equipment financing agreements, and $186.7 million of SBA loans.

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As of December 31, 2023, the loan portfolio included the following concentrations of loans to one type of industry that were greater than 10% of loans receivable:

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, the loan portfolio included the following concentrations of commercial loan types to borrowers in industries that represented greater than 10% of loans receivable:

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Loans 30 to 89 days past due and still accruing were $10.3 million, $7.5 million and $5.9 million as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing an increase of $2.8 million, or 37.0%, for 2023 and an increase of $1.6 million or 27.4%, for 2022. The increase for 2023 was primarily attributable to a $7.6 million increase in past due and still accruing equipment financing agreements, offset by $1.4 million in reductions from equipment financing agreements brought current as well as payoffs and charge-offs of $3.9 million. At December 31, 2023, equipment financing agreements comprised 9.4% of the total loan portfolio, compared with 10.0% at December 31, 2022. Of these, 1.37% were 30 to 89 days delinquent and still accruing at December 31, 2023, compared with 1.04% at December 31, 2022.

Current wording

Loans 30 to 89 days past due and still accruing were $18.5 million, $10.3 million and $7.5 million as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, representing an increase of $8.2 million, or 79.8%, for 2024 and an increase of $2.8 million or 37.0%, for 2023. The increase for 2024 was primarily attributable to $6.4 million and $1.8 million increases in past due and still accruing residential mortgage loans and commercial and industrial loans, respectively. At December 31, 2024, equipment financing agreements comprised 7.8% of the total loan portfolio, compared with 9.4% at December 31, 2023. Of these, 1.59% were 30 to 89 days delinquent and still accruing at December 31, 2024, compared with 1.37% at December 31, 2023.

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Special mention loans decreased $13.7 million, or 17.3%, to $65.3 million at December 31, 2023 from $79.0 million at December 31, 2022. The decrease in special mention loans included upgrades to pass loans of $60.0 million, downgrades to classified loans of $10.0 million and pay downs and payoffs of $1.7 million. The upgrades to pass loans were primarily attributable to a $23.5 million loan relationship in the automobile manufacturing industry and an $8.5 million commercial real estate and commercial and industrial relationship in the consumer electronics industry. The downgrades to classified loans was primarily due to a $4.8 million commercial and industrial health-care industry loan, net of a $5.2 million charge-off. The decrease in special mention loans was partially offset by downgrades from pass loans. Downgrades from pass loans included an assisted living facility construction loan of $28.0 million, a commercial and industrial digital communications industry loan of $13.9 million, and $11.5 million in other loan downgrades.

Current wording

Special mention loans increased $74.3 million, or 113.8%, to $139.6 million at December 31, 2024 from $65.3 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in special mention loans included downgrades from pass loans of $139.3 million, offset by upgrades to pass loans of $7.3 million, downgrades to classified loans of $36.2 million, which included a downgrade of a $28.3 million completed construction loan for a memory care and assisted-living facility, and pay downs and payoffs of $21.4 million. Downgrades from pass loans included the downgrade to the special mention category of two commercial real estate loans in the hospitality industry for $109.7 million and a commercial and industrial loan in the health care industry for $20.1 million.

Previous wording

Classified loans decreased $14.8 million, or 32.1%, to $31.4 million at December 31, 2023, from $46.2 million at December 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to loan upgrades of $20.1 million, pay downs and payoffs of $5.5 million, charge-offs of $2.8 million, and loan sales of $2.4 million. Loan upgrades during 2023 consisted primarily of two commercial real estate hospitality loans of $17.2 million. The decreases were partially offset by the downgrade of a nonperforming commercial and industrial health-care industry loan totaling $4.8 million, downgrades of $6.6 million in equipment financing agreements and $4.6 million in other loan downgrades.

Current wording

Classified loans decreased $5.7 million, or 18.1%, to $25.7 million at December 31, 2024, from $31.4 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to loan upgrades of $0.3 million, pay downs and payoffs of $21.0 million, charge-offs of $3.6 million, and the transfer, after a $1.1 million charge-off, of the $27.2 million construction loan to the held-for-sale nonaccrual category. The decreases were partially offset by loan downgrades totaling $12.1 million, primarily due to $7.0 million commercial real estate office relationship, downgrades of $7.1 million in equipment financing agreements, the downgrade of the $28.3 special mention construction loan, and $7.3 million in other loan downgrades.

Previous wording

Nonaccrual loans were $15.5 million and $9.8 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, representing an increase of $5.7 million, or 58.2%, for 2023. The increase in nonaccrual loans for 2023 resulted from additions to nonperforming loans of $12.7 million, offset by payoffs, paydowns, note sales, or upgrades of $7.0 million. At December 31, 2023, 1.25% of equipment financing agreements were on nonaccrual status compared with 0.96% at December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, all loans 90 days or more past due were classified as nonaccrual.

Current wording

Nonaccrual loans were $14.3 million and $15.5 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, representing a decrease of $1.2 million, or 7.8%, for 2024. The decrease in nonaccrual loans for 2024 resulted from payoffs, paydowns, note sales, or upgrades of $13.6 million, offset by additions to nonperforming loans of $12.4 million. At December 31, 2024, 1.81% of equipment financing agreements were on nonaccrual status compared with 1.25% at December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, all loans 90 days or more past due were classified as nonaccrual.

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The $15.5 million of nonperforming loans as of December 31, 2023 had individually evaluated allowances of $3.4 million, compared with $9.8 million of nonperforming loans with individually evaluated allowances of $3.3 million as of December 31, 2022.

Current wording

The $14.3 million of nonperforming loans as of December 31, 2024 had individually evaluated allowances of $6.2 million, compared with $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 $15.6 million at December 31, 2023, or 0.21% of total assets, compared with $10.0 million, or 0.14%, at December 31, 2022. Additionally, not included in nonperforming assets were repossessed personal property assets associated with equipment finance agreements of $1.3 million and $0.5 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Current wording

Nonperforming assets were $14.4 million at December 31, 2024, or 0.19% of total assets, compared with $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 $0.6 million and $1.3 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Previous wording

Individually evaluated loans were $15.4 million, $9.8 million and $13.4 million as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing an increase of $5.6 million, or 56.8%, for 2023, and a decrease of $3.5 million, or 26.3%, for 2022. The increase primarily reflected the addition of a $10.0 million nonperforming commercial and industrial loan in the health-care industry, of which $5.2 million was charged off in 2023. Specific allowance allocations associated with individually evaluated loans increased $0.1 million to $3.4 million as of December 31, 2023, compared with $3.3 million as of December 31, 2022.

Current wording

Individually evaluated loans were $14.3 million, $15.4 million and $9.8 million as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, representing a decrease of $1.2 million, or 7.6%, for 2024, and an increase of $5.6 million, or 56.8%, for 2023. The decrease primarily reflected the payoff of a $1.2 million commercial real estate loan in 2024. Specific allowance allocations associated with individually evaluated loans increased $2.8 million to $6.2 million as of December 31, 2024, compared with $3.4 million as of December 31, 2023, mainly attributed to specific reserve allocation on newly added nonperforming equipment finance agreements.

Previous wording

No loans were modified to borrowers with financial difficulties for which a concession was made during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. 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 has granted a concession by providing principal forgiveness, a term extension, an other-than-insignificant payment delay, or an interest rate reduction.

Current wording

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 grant a concession by providing principal forgiveness, a term extension, an other-than-insignificant payment delay, interest only, payment deferrals, or an interest rate reduction.

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For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company relied on the economic projections from Moody’s to inform its loss driver forecasts over the four-quarter forecast period. For all loan pools, the Company utilizes and forecasts the national unemployment rate as the primary loss driver.

Current wording

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company relied on the economic projections from Moody’s to inform its loss driver forecasts over the four-quarter forecast period.

Previous wording

To adjust the historical and forecast periods to current conditions, the Company applies various qualitative factors derived from market, industry or business specific data, changes in the underlying portfolio composition, trends relating to credit quality, delinquent and nonperforming loans and adversely-rated equipment financing agreements, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions.

Current wording

The Company considers historical and forecast periods in addition to current conditions and applies various qualitative factors derived from market, industry or business specific data, changes in the underlying portfolio composition, trends relating to credit quality, delinquent and nonperforming loans and adversely-rated equipment financing agreements, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions.

Previous wording

The allowance for credit losses was $69.5 million at December 31, 2023 compared with $71.5 million at December 31, 2022. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans decreased to 1.12% as of December 31, 2023 from 1.20% as of December 31, 2022. The allowance attributed to loans individually evaluated was $3.4 million at December 31, 2023 compared with $3.3 million at December 31, 2022. The allowance attributed to loans collectively evaluated was $66.1 million at December 31, 2023, compared with $68.2 million at December 31, 2022. The decrease principally reflected the reduction of required reserves due to upgrades during the year ended December 31, 2023 of loans previously adversely affected by the pandemic.

Current wording

The allowance for credit losses was $70.1 million at December 31, 2024 compared with $69.5 million at December 31, 2023. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans was 1.12% as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. The allowance attributed to loans individually evaluated was $6.2 million at December 31, 2024 compared with $3.4 million at December 31, 2023. The allowance attributed to loans collectively evaluated was $64.0 million at December 31, 2024, compared with $66.1 million at December 31, 2023.

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For the year ended December 31, 2023, gross charge-offs were $16.1 million, an increase of $11.4 million, or 240.7%, from $4.7 million for 2022, and gross recoveries were $9.0 million, an increase of $5.7 million, or 170.2%, from $3.3 million for 2022. Net loan charge-offs were $7.0 million, or 0.12% of average loans, compared with net loan charge-offs of $1.4 million, or 0.02% of average loans and net loan charge-offs of $6.3 million or 0.13% of average loans, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted of the $5.2 million charge-off on a nonperforming commercial and industrial loan in the health-care industry, the $1.0 million charge-off on a nonperforming commercial and industrial loan, and $8.8 million of charge-offs of equipment financing arrangements. Gross recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily consisted of a $6.8 million recovery from a troubled loan relationship in 2019.

Current wording

For the year ended December 31, 2024, gross charge-offs were $11.6 million, a decrease of $4.5 million, or 27.8%, from $16.1 million for 2023, and gross recoveries were $7.5 million, a decrease of $1.6 million, or 17.3%, from $9.0 million for 2023. Net loan charge-offs were $4.1 million, or 0.07% of average loans, compared with net loan charge-offs of $7.0 million, or 0.12% of average loans and net loan charge-offs of $1.4 million or 0.02% of average loans, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted of the $1.1 million charge-off on a nonperforming commercial and industrial loan in the health-care industry and $9.5 million of charge-offs of equipment financing arrangements. Gross recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily consisted of a $3.2 million recovery from a troubled loan relationship identified in 2023 and $1.8 million in recoveries on equipment financing arrangements.

Previous wording

The allowance for off-balance sheet exposure, as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 was $2.5 million, $3.1 million and $2.6 million, respectively, representing a decrease of $0.6 million, or 20.6%, in 2023, and an increase of $0.5 million, or 20.4%, in 2022. 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 losses inherent in the loan portfolio and off-balance sheet exposure as of December 31, 2023.

Current wording

The allowance for off-balance sheet exposure as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $2.1 million, $2.5 million and $3.1 million, respectively, representing a decrease of $0.4 million, or 16.2%, in 2024, and a decrease of $0.6 million, or 20.6%, in 2023. 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, prevailing economic conditions and economic forecasts, we believe these allowances were adequate for losses inherent in the loan portfolio and off-balance sheet exposure as of December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

Total deposits were $6.28 billion, $6.17 billion and $5.79 billion as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing an increase of $112.5 million, or 1.8%, for 2023, and an increase of $381.8 million, or 6.6%, for 2022. The increase in total deposits for 2023 was primarily attributable to an increase of $498.7 million in time deposits and an increase of $178.0 million in money market and savings accounts, offset by a decrease of $536.0 million in non-interest bearing demand deposits. The changes in the deposit composition from 2022 to 2023 were primarily due to the increase in deposit rates. At December 31, 2023, the loan-to-deposit ratio was 98.4% compared with 96.7% at December 31, 2022.

Current wording

Total deposits were $6.44 billion, $6.28 billion and $6.17 billion as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, representing an increase of $155.2 million, or 2.5%, for 2024, and an increase of $112.5 million, or 1.8%, for 2023. The increase in total deposits for 2024 was primarily attributable to an increase of $198.9 million in money market and savings accounts and an increase of $93.0 million in non-interest bearing demand deposits, offset by a decrease of $129.6 million in time deposits. The changes in the deposit composition from 2023 to 2024 were primarily due to the success in retaining money market and savings and noninterest-bearing deposits in the fourth quarter of 2024, when deposit rates began to decline. At December 31, 2024, the loan-to-deposit ratio was 97.1% compared with 98.4% at December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

The average balance of deposits for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 were $6.19 billion, $5.95 billion and $5.56 billion, respectively. The average balance of deposits increased 4.0%, 7.0% and 12.4% in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Current wording

The average balance of deposits for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $6.31 billion, $6.19 billion and $5.95 billion, respectively. The average balance of deposits increased 1.9%, 4.0% and 7.0% in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate amount of uninsured deposits (deposits in amounts greater than $250,000, which is the maximum amount for federal deposit insurance) was $2.52 billion. The aggregate amount of our uninsured time deposits was $681.0 million. Other uninsured deposits, such as demand deposits and 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.

Current wording

As of December 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 $2.72 billion. The aggregate amount of our uninsured time deposits was $647.3 million. Other uninsured deposits, such as demand deposits and money market and savings deposits were $2.07 billion. In addition, $1.21 billion of total uninsured deposits were in accounts with balances of $5.0 million or more at December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

The Bank’s wholesale funds historically consisted of FHLB advances, brokered deposits, as well as State of California time deposits. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Bank had $325.0 million and $350.0 million of FHLB advances, $58.3 million and $83.3 million of brokered deposits, and $120.0 million and $120.0 million of State of California time deposits, respectively.

Current wording

The Bank’s wholesale funds historically consisted of FHLB advances, brokered deposits, as well as State of California time deposits. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Bank had $262.5 million and $325.0 million of FHLB advances, and $60.7 million and $58.3 million of brokered deposits, respectively. The Bank had $120.0 million of State of California time deposits at both December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Previous wording

Borrowings mostly take the form of FHLB advances. At December 31, 2023, FHLB advances were $325.0 million, a decrease of $25.0 million from $350.0 million at December 31, 2022. Funds from deposit growth not used to fund loan production were used to pay off borrowings. At December 31, 2023, the Bank had $112.5 million in term advances and $212.5 million in FHLB open advances. FHLB term advances and open advances were $100.0 million and $250.0 million, respectively, at December 31, 2022.

Current wording

Borrowings mostly take the form of FHLB advances. At December 31, 2024, FHLB advances were $262.5 million, a decrease of $62.5 million from $325.0 million at December 31, 2023, as funds from deposit growth not used to fund loan production were used to pay off borrowings. At December 31, 2024, the Bank had $37.5 million in term advances and $225.0 million in FHLB open advances. FHLB term advances and open advances were $112.5 million and $212.5 million, respectively, at December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

Subordinated debentures were $130.0 million as of December 31, 2023 and $129.4 million as of December 31, 2022. Subordinated debentures were comprised of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes of $108.3 million and $108.2 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures of $21.7 million and $21.2 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. See “Note 10 - Subordinated Debentures” to the consolidated financial statements for more details.

Current wording

Subordinated debentures were $130.6 million as of December 31, 2024 and $130.0 million as of December 31, 2023. Subordinated debentures were comprised of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes of $108.5 million and $108.3 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures of $22.1 million and $21.7 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. See “Note 10 - Subordinated Debentures” to the consolidated financial statements for more details.

Previous wording

Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2023 was $701.9 million, an increase of $64.4 million from $637.5 million at December 31, 2022. The increase during 2023 includes a $16.8 million increase in unrealized after-tax gain on securities available for sale due to changes in intermediate-term interest rates. 2023 net income, net of $30.5 million of dividends paid, added $49.5 million to stockholders' equity for the period. In addition, Hanmi repurchased 250,000 shares during 2023 at an average share price of $16.34 for a total cost of $4.1 million. At December 31, 2023, 409,972 shares remain under the Company’s share repurchase program.

Current wording

Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2024 was $732.2 million, an increase of $30.3 million from $701.9 million at December 31, 2023. 2024 net income, net of $30.4 million of dividends paid, added $31.8 million to stockholders' equity for the period. In addition, the increase during 2024 includes a $1.8 million decrease in unrealized after-tax losses on securities available for sale due to changes in intermediate-term interest rates. During 2024, Hanmi repurchased 369,500 shares of its common stock at an average share price of $17.09 for a total cost of $6.3 million. At December 31, 2024, 1,230,500 shares remain under the Company’s share repurchase program.