UWHARRIE CAPITAL CORP
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 6, 2025.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 0F
Shareholders and the Board of Directors
Uwharrie Capital Corp and Subsidiaries
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Uwharrie Capital Corp and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income (loss), changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Change in Accounting Principle
As discussed in Notes 1 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for credit losses effective January 1, 2023 due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits.
We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
As described in Notes 1 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) was $5.8 million on December 31, 2024. The Company measures expected credit losses for loans on a pooled basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The Company evaluates credit risk in the Consumer segment based on consumer credit scores and collateral and the Commercial segment based upon loan risk grade and collateral. The ACL for each loan segment is calculated using a non-discounted cash flow methodology. The non-discounted cash flow methodology incorporates macroeconomic forecasts to project expected losses. Significant macroeconomic factors used in estimating the expected losses include the national unemployment rate and the 10-Year T-Bill. A third-party forecast is utilized to project defaults for two years followed by a one-year reversion period to the historical long run average economic forecast for the remainder of the portfolio life.
We identified the quantitative component of the ACL as a critical audit matter. The principal considerations for our determination included the high degree of subjectivity and complexity involved in management’s determination and application of the reasonable and supportable forecasts in the non-discounted cash flow model, and the significant audit effort required driven by management’s use of internal historical data in the calculation of the probability of default (“PD”). This required a high degree of effort, specialized skills and knowledge, and significant judgment.
The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:
Obtained an understanding of the Company’s process for establishing the ACL, including:
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Controls over the completeness and accuracy of inputs into the model, specifically related to the PD calculations, and
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Controls over management’s review and approval of the ACL, including management’s determination of the reasonable and supportable forecasts.
Tested the completeness and accuracy of key inputs and assumptions used in the model’s quantitative calculation, such as the regression model and economic forecasts, risk grades, and integrity of loan segments.
Evaluated management’s reasonable and supportable economic forecast used in the model.
Involved our internal specialists to:
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Test components used to develop the PDs used in the model.
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Test the accuracy of the forecasted economic variables.
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Recalculate cash flows for a sample of loans.
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Test the mathematical accuracy of the PD and loss given default calculations.
/s/ Forvis Mazars, LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1996.
Asheville, North Carolina
March 6, 2025
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2024 and 2023
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| ASSETS | ||
| Cash and due from banks | $9,713 | $7,407 |
| Interest-earning deposits with banks | 42,554 | 56,027 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 52,267 | 63,434 |
| Securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost $365,088 and $369,301, respectively) | 332,986 | 336,714 |
| Securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value $24,561 and $25,736, respectively) | 26,813 | 28,600 |
| Less allowance for credit losses on securities held to maturity | (68) | (56) |
| Net securities held to maturity | 26,745 | 28,544 |
| Equity securities, at fair value | 334 | 302 |
| Loans held for sale | 4,561 | 4,695 |
| Loans held for investment | 666,377 | 592,071 |
| Less allowance for credit losses on loans | (5,824) | (5,561) |
| Net loans held for investment | 660,553 | 586,510 |
| Premises and equipment, net | 14,479 | 15,089 |
| Interest receivable | 4,355 | 4,393 |
| Prepaid expenses | 1,359 | 1,421 |
| Restricted stock | 1,709 | 1,672 |
| Bank owned life insurance | 7,938 | 7,793 |
| Deferred income tax benefit | 8,983 | 8,910 |
| Loan servicing assets | 3,903 | 4,287 |
| Mortgage banking derivatives | 795 | 852 |
| Other assets | 7,841 | 7,975 |
| Total assets | $1,128,808 | $1,072,591 |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| Deposits: | ||
| Demand noninterest-bearing | $272,355 | $269,998 |
| Interest checking and money market accounts | 395,079 | 417,318 |
| Savings deposits | 92,954 | 101,193 |
| Time deposits, $250,000 and over | 133,335 | 78,046 |
| Other time deposits | 136,513 | 115,158 |
| Total deposits | 1,030,236 | 981,713 |
| Short-term borrowed funds | 1,414 | 1,379 |
| Long-term debt | 29,161 | 29,104 |
| Mortgage banking derivatives | — | 288 |
| Other liabilities | 10,318 | 10,666 |
| Total liabilities | 1,071,129 | 1,023,150 |
| Off balance sheet items, commitments and contingencies (Note 12) | ||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||
| Common stock, $1.25 par value: 20,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding 7,077,941 and 7,124,438, at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively | 8,847 | 8,905 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 12,553 | 12,876 |
| Undivided profits | 50,351 | 42,105 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (24,727) | (25,100) |
| Total Uwharrie Capital Corp shareholders’ equity | 47,024 | 38,786 |
| Noncontrolling interest | 10,655 | 10,655 |
| Total shareholders’ equity | 57,679 | 49,441 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $1,128,808 | $1,072,591 |
CONSOLIDATED STAT EMENTS OF INCOME
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||
| Interest Income | |||
| Loans, including fees | $38,372 | $29,501 | $21,633 |
| Investment securities: | |||
| Investment securities, taxable | 11,866 | 10,743 | 5,984 |
| Investment securities, non-taxable | 1,234 | 1,324 | 1,524 |
| Equity securities | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Interest-earning deposits with banks and federal funds sold | 3,231 | 4,131 | 2,401 |
| Total interest income | 54,723 | 45,719 | 31,562 |
| Interest Expense | |||
| Interest checking and money market accounts | 6,723 | 6,124 | 1,892 |
| Savings deposits | 550 | 434 | 119 |
| Time deposits, $250,000 and over | 4,893 | 2,333 | 253 |
| Other time deposits | 5,085 | 2,755 | 199 |
| Short-term borrowed funds | 220 | 46 | 10 |
| Long-term debt | 1,327 | 1,331 | 1,349 |
| Total interest expense | 18,798 | 13,023 | 3,822 |
| Net interest income | 35,925 | 32,696 | 27,740 |
| Provision for (recovery of) credit losses | |||
| Loans | 533 | 1,495 | (1,759) |
| Securities held to maturity | 12 | (15) | — |
| Unfunded loan commitments | (17) | 34 | — |
| Total provision for (recovery of) credit losses | 528 | 1,514 | (1,759) |
| Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) credit losses | 35,397 | 31,182 | 29,499 |
| Noninterest Income | |||
| Service charges on deposit accounts | 1,091 | 1,056 | 1,041 |
| Other service fees and commissions | 3,803 | 3,443 | 3,238 |
| Interchange and card transaction fees, net | 1,193 | 1,252 | 1,232 |
| Loss on sale/call of securities | (148) | (42) | (91) |
| Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities | 32 | 10 | (100) |
| Income from mortgage banking | 2,781 | 3,159 | 3,409 |
| Income from bank owned life insurance | 146 | 140 | 1,134 |
| Supplemental executive retirement plan gain (loss) | 338 | (90) | (244) |
| Other income | 500 | 540 | 514 |
| Total noninterest income | 9,736 | 9,468 | 10,133 |
| Noninterest Expense | |||
| Salaries and employee benefits | 20,806 | 19,306 | 19,655 |
| Net occupancy expense | 1,793 | 1,783 | 1,681 |
| Equipment expense | 849 | 788 | 764 |
| Data processing costs | 851 | 733 | 816 |
| Loan costs | 146 | 390 | 443 |
| Professional fees and services | 1,079 | 964 | 868 |
| Marketing and donations | 1,499 | 1,298 | 1,307 |
| Electronic banking expense | 426 | 563 | 477 |
| Software amortization and maintenance | 1,349 | 1,247 | 1,236 |
| FDIC insurance | 563 | 475 | 295 |
| Supplemental executive retirement plan gain (loss) | 338 | (90) | (244) |
| Other noninterest expense | 2,675 | 2,429 | 2,380 |
| Total noninterest expense | 32,374 | 29,886 | 29,678 |
| Income before income taxes | 12,759 | 10,764 | 9,954 |
| Income taxes | 2,851 | 2,168 | 1,705 |
| Net income | $9,908 | $8,596 | $8,249 |
| Consolidated net income | $9,908 | $8,596 | $8,249 |
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (566) | (565) | (565) |
| Net income attributable to Uwharrie Capital Corp and common shareholders | 9,342 | 8,031 | 7,684 |
| Net income per common share | |||
| Basic | $1.30 | $1.09 | $1.04 |
| Diluted | $1.30 | $1.09 | $1.04 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | |||
| Basic | 7,188,026 | 7,341,446 | 7,391,787 |
| Diluted | 7,188,026 | 7,341,446 | 7,391,787 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSOF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Net Income | $9,908 | $8,596 | $8,249 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities | 485 | 8,624 | (39,850) |
| Related tax effect | (112) | (1,993) | 9,161 |
| Reclassification of loss recognized in net income | — | 42 | 91 |
| Related tax effect | — | (8) | (16) |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 373 | 6,665 | (30,614) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | 10,281 | 15,261 | (22,365) |
| Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (566) | (565) | (565) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Uwharrie Capital Corp | $9,715 | $14,696 | $(22,930) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
| Number ofCommonSharesIssued | CommonStock | AdditionalPaid-inCapital | UndividedProfits | AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome (Loss) | NoncontrollingInterest | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands, except share data) | |||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2021 | 6,959,556 | $8,700 | $12,032 | $30,551 | $(1,151) | $10,655 | $60,787 |
| Net Income | — | — | — | 7,684 | — | 565 | 8,249 |
| Repurchase of common stock | (55,982) | (70) | (381) | — | — | — | (451) |
| 2.5% stock dividend | 171,551 | 214 | 982 | (1,196) | — | — | — |
| Cash paid – fractional shares | — | — | — | (9) | — | — | (9) |
| Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | (30,614) | — | (30,614) |
| Record preferred stock dividend series B (noncontrolling interest) | — | — | — | — | — | (416) | (416) |
| Record preferred stock dividend series C (noncontrolling interest) | — | — | — | — | — | (149) | (149) |
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | 7,075,125 | $8,844 | $12,633 | $37,030 | $(31,765) | $10,655 | $37,397 |
| Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle | — | $— | $— | $(1,915) | $0 | $— | (1,915) |
| Net Income | — | — | — | 8,031 | — | 565 | 8,596 |
| Repurchase of common stock | (90,017) | (113) | (615) | — | — | — | (728) |
| 2.0% stock dividend | 139,330 | 174 | 858 | (1,032) | — | — | — |
| Cash paid – fractional shares | — | — | — | (9) | — | — | (9) |
| Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | 6,665 | — | 6,665 |
| Record preferred stock dividend series B (noncontrolling interest) | — | — | — | — | — | (416) | (416) |
| Record preferred stock dividend series C (noncontrolling interest) | — | — | — | — | — | (149) | (149) |
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | 7,124,438 | $8,905 | $12,876 | $42,105 | $(25,100) | $10,655 | $49,441 |
| Net Income | — | — | — | 9,342 | — | 566 | 9,908 |
| Repurchase of common stock | (184,478) | (231) | (1,236) | — | — | — | (1,467) |
| 2.0% stock dividend | 137,981 | 173 | 913 | (1,086) | — | — | — |
| Cash paid – fractional shares | — | — | — | (10) | — | — | (10) |
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | 373 | — | 373 |
| Record preferred stock dividend series B (noncontrolling interest) | — | — | — | — | — | (417) | (417) |
| Record preferred stock dividend series C (noncontrolling interest) | — | — | — | — | — | (149) | (149) |
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | 7,077,941 | $8,847 | $12,553 | $50,351 | $(24,727) | $10,655 | $57,679 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEM ENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||
| Net income | $9,908 | $8,596 | $8,249 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,105 | 1,110 | 1,135 |
| Right of use asset amortization | 386 | 377 | 356 |
| Provision for (recovery of) credit losses | 528 | 1,514 | (1,759) |
| Loss on sale of securities available for sale | — | 42 | 91 |
| Loss on call of securities held to maturity | 148 | — | — |
| Gain on sale of mortgage loans | (1,000) | (1,103) | (3,030) |
| (Gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment | 11 | (167) | (143) |
| OREO write-down | 141 | — | — |
| Realized/unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities | (32) | (10) | 100 |
| Net amortization of premium on investment securities available for sale | 1,702 | 1,939 | 2,583 |
| Net amortization of premium on investment securities held to maturity | 126 | 143 | 148 |
| Amortization of loan servicing rights | 1,213 | 1,228 | 1,343 |
| Originations and purchases of mortgage loans for sale | (109,352) | (84,694) | (114,762) |
| Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans for sale | 110,486 | 83,876 | 136,702 |
| Mortgage banking derivatives | (231) | (739) | 1,394 |
| Loan servicing assets | (829) | (584) | (1,196) |
| Accrued interest receivable | 38 | (760) | (1,079) |
| Prepaid assets | 62 | (591) | 138 |
| Cash surrender value of life insurance | (145) | (140) | (124) |
| Miscellaneous other assets | 334 | 882 | 351 |
| Deferred income taxes | (186) | (794) | 604 |
| Accrued interest payable | 91 | 306 | 101 |
| Miscellaneous other liabilities | (422) | (1,094) | (298) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 14,082 | 9,337 | 30,904 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||
| Proceeds from sale of investment securities available for sale | — | 11,329 | 8,398 |
| Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities available for sale | 59,232 | 28,969 | 39,007 |
| Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of securities held to maturity | 1,513 | 1,563 | 347 |
| Purchase of investment securities available for sale | (56,721) | (45,644) | (84,184) |
| Purchase of investments in other assets | (564) | (217) | (396) |
| Proceeds from distributions of investments in other assets | 224 | — | — |
| Proceeds from life insurance settlement | — | — | 1,538 |
| Net change in restricted stock | (37) | (244) | (507) |
| Net increase decrease in loans | (74,576) | (94,953) | (77,087) |
| Purchase of premises and equipment | (846) | (1,797) | (436) |
| Proceeds from sale of premises, equipment and other assets | 31 | 200 | 545 |
| Net cash used by investing activities | (71,744) | (100,794) | (112,775) |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||
| Net increase in deposit accounts | 48,523 | 41,857 | 103,104 |
| Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings | 35 | 335 | (37) |
| Repayment of long-term borrowings | (20) | (580) | — |
| Repurchase of common stock, net | (1,467) | (728) | (451) |
| Dividends paid on preferred stock (noncontrolling interest) | (566) | (565) | (565) |
| Cash paid for fractional shares | (10) | (9) | (9) |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 46,495 | 40,310 | 102,042 |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (11,167) | (51,147) | 20,171 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 63,434 | 114,581 | 94,410 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $52,267 | $63,434 | $114,581 |
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information | |||
| Interest paid | $18,624 | $12,633 | $3,637 |
| Income taxes paid | 3,062 | 2,427 | 1,221 |
| Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities | |||
| Net change in fair value of securities available for sale, net of tax | 373 | 6,665 | (30,614) |
| Initial right of use asset for leased properties | — | — | 128 |
| Initial lease liability for leased properties | — | — | 126 |
| Loans transferred to foreclosed real estate | — | 142 | — |
Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business
Uwharrie Capital Corp (the “Company”) was incorporated under North Carolina law for the purpose of becoming the holding company for Bank of Stanly (“Stanly”). On July 1, 1993, Stanly became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company through a one-for-one exchange of the common stock of Stanly for common stock of the Company. On September 1, 2013, Bank of Stanly changed its name to Uwharrie Bank (“Uwharrie” or the “Bank”).
Uwharrie was incorporated on September 28, 1983, under the laws of the State of North Carolina and began operations on January 26, 1984 in Albemarle, North Carolina. Deposits with Uwharrie are insured up to applicable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). Uwharrie is under regulation of the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks. In North Carolina, Uwharrie hasten branch locations that provide a wide range of deposit accounts, commercial, consumer, home equity and residential mortgage loans, safe deposit boxes and automated banking.
In 1987, Uwharrie established a wholly owned subsidiary, BOS Agency, Inc. (“BOS Agency”), which engages in insurance product sales. In 1989, Uwharrie established a second wholly owned subsidiary, BOS Financial Corporation, for the purpose of conducting business as a securities broker-dealer. During 1993, BOS Financial Corporation changed its name to The Strategic Alliance Corporation (“Strategic Alliance”) and was registered as a broker-dealer and is regulated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).
The Company formed a new subsidiary, Strategic Investment Advisors, Inc. (“SIA”), during 1998 to provide investment advisory and asset management services. This subsidiary is registered as an investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission. During 2015, SIA changed its name to Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. (“UIA”).
On January 19, 2000, the Company completed its acquisition of Anson BanCorp, Inc. and its subsidiary, Anson Savings Bank. The savings bank retained its North Carolina savings bank charter and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Uwharrie Capital Corp as Anson Bank & Trust Company (“Anson”), operating out of its main office branch in Wadesboro. Anson was consolidated into Uwharrie Bank effective September 1, 2013.
On August 4, 2000, Uwharrie acquired another subsidiary, Gateway Mortgage, Inc. (“Gateway”), a mortgage origination company. This company is currently inactive and does not affect the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
On April 10, 2003, the Company capitalized a new wholly owned subsidiary bank, Cabarrus Bank & Trust Company (“Cabarrus”), located in Concord, North Carolina. As of that date, Cabarrus purchasedtwo branch offices located in Cabarrus County from Uwharrie to begin its operation. Cabarrus operated as a commercial bank and provided a full range of banking services. Cabarrus was consolidated into Uwharrie Bank effective September 1, 2013.
On April 7, 2004, Uwharrie Mortgage, Inc. was established as a subsidiary of the Company to serve in the capacity of trustee and substitute trustee under deeds of trust.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, Uwharrie, UIA and Uwharrie’s subsidiaries, BOS Agency and Strategic Alliance. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for credit losses.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For the purpose of presentation in the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are defined as those amounts included in the balance sheet captions “Cash and due from banks” and “Interest-earning deposits with banks.”
Investment Securities Available for Sale
Investment securities available for sale consist of United States Treasuries, United States Government agencies, Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) student loan asset-backed securities, corporate bonds and state and political subdivision bonds. Gains and losses on the sale of available for sale securities are determined using the specific identification method and recorded on a trade basis. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the period to maturity.
Unrealized holding gains and losses on available for sale securities are reported in other comprehensive income, net of income taxes. Management evaluates all available for sale securities in an unrealized loss position on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if economic or market conditions warrant. If the Company has the intent to sell the security or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security, the security is written down to fair value and the entire loss is recorded in earnings.
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
Investment securities held to maturity consist of corporate bonds and state and political subdivision bonds. The Company has both the intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. These securities are reported at amortized cost.
Loans Held for Sale
Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income.
Loans Held for Investment
The Company divides the loans it originates into two segments, commercial and noncommercial loans. Commercial loans are broken down into the following classes: commercial loans, real estate commercial loans, other real estate construction loans and other loans. Noncommercial loans are divided into the following classes: real estate 1-4 family construction loans, real estate 1-4 family residential loans, home equity loans and consumer loans. The ability of the Company’s borrowers to honor their contracts is largely dependent upon the real estate and general economic conditions in the Company’s market area. Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances adjusted for charge-offs, the allowance for credit losses on loans, and any deferred fees or costs. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield using the effective interest method. The accrual of interest on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. Credit card loans and other personal loans are typically charged off no later than 180 days past due. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. The exception to this policy is credit card loans that remain in accrual status 90 days or more until they are paid current or charged off.
All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these impaired loans is accounted for on a cash basis until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Generally, a minimum ofsix months of sustained performance is required.
Allowance for Credit Losses
On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASC 326”). This standard replaced the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) methodology. CECL requires an estimate of credit losses for the remaining estimated life of the financial asset using historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts and generally applies to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables and held to maturity debt securities, and some off-balance sheet credit exposures such as unfunded commitments to extend credit. Financial assets measured at amortized cost will be presented at the net amount expected to be collected by using an allowance for credit losses. In addition, CECL made changes to the accounting for available for sale debt securities. One such change is to require credit losses to be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down on available for sale debt securities.
In concurrence with the adoption of CECL, the Company also adopted ASU 2022-02, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures” (“ASU 2022-02”) effective January 1, 2023. The amendments in ASU 2022-02 enhanced disclosures for loan modifications made for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty and eliminated the Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDR”) accounting guidance for financial institutions that have adopted CECL. See Note 4 (Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans) to the Company’s Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion of the adoption of ASU 2022-02.
Allowance for Credit Losses – Available for Sale Securities
Management evaluates all available for sale securities in an unrealized loss position on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if economic or market conditions warrant. If the Company has the intent to sell the security or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security, the security is written down to fair value and the entire loss is recorded in earnings.
If either of the above criteria is not met, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value is the result of credit losses or other factors. In making the assessment, the Company may consider various factors including the length of time and extent to which the security has been in a loss position, performance of any underlying collateral, downgrades in the ratings of the security by a rating agency, the failure of the issuer to make scheduled principal or interest payments and adverse conditions specifically related to the security. If the evaluation indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security and any excess is recorded as an allowance for credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any amount of unrealized loss that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit loss is recognized in other comprehensive income.
Changes in the allowance for credit loss are recorded as provision for (or recovery of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance for credit loss when management believes an available for sale security is confirmed to be uncollectible or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. At December 31, 2024, there wasno allowance for credit loss related to the available for sale securities portfolio. Accrued interest receivable on available for sale debt securities, included in interest receivable in the consolidated balance sheets, totaled $1.9 million at December 31, 2024 and was excluded from the estimate of credit losses.
Allowance for Credit Losses – Held to Maturity Securities
Management measures expected credit losses on held to maturity debt securities on a collective basis by major security type. Accrued interest receivable on held to maturity debt securities, included in interest receivable in the consolidated balance sheets, was excluded from the estimate of credit losses.
The estimate of expected credit losses is primarily based on the ratings assigned to the securities by debt rating agencies and the
average of the annual historical loss rates associated with those ratings. The Company then multiplies those loss rates, as adjusted for
any modifications to reflect current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts as considered necessary, by the remaining
lives of each individual security to arrive at a lifetime expected loss amount. Management classifies the held to maturity portfolio into
the following major security types: U.S. government agencies, state and political subdivisions and corporate bonds. All of the U.S. government agency securities are issued by government-sponsored agencies. These securities are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are highly rated by major rating agencies and have a long history of no credit losses. As a result,
no allowance for credit losses was recorded for these securities at December 31, 2024. The state and political subdivisions securities
held by the Company are highly rated by major rating agencies. As such, there was minimal allowance for credit losses recorded at
December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 for state and political subdivisions securities.
Allowance for Credit Losses – Loans
The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans' amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loans are charged off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged off and expected to be charged off. Accrued interest receivable is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.
The allowance for credit losses represents management’s estimate of lifetime credit losses inherent in loans as of the balance sheet date. The allowance for credit losses is estimated by management using relevant available information, from both internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts.
The Company measures expected credit losses for loans on a pooled basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The Company evaluates credit risk in the Consumer segment based upon consumer credit scores and collateral and the Commercial segment based upon loan risk grade and collateral. The allowance for credit losses for each segment is calculated using a Non-Discounted Cash Flow methodology. The Non-Discounted Cash Flow methodology incorporates macroeconomic forecasts to project expected losses. Significant macroeconomic factors used in estimating the expected losses include the National Unemployment Rate and the 10-Year T-Bill. A third-party forecast is utilized to project defaults fortwo years followed by aone year reversion period to the historical long run average economic forecast for the remainder of the portfolio life.
The Company individually reviews loans that are experiencing financial difficulty with total relationship exposure greater than or equal to $100,000 that are determined to be collateral dependent. These collateral dependent loans are evaluated based on the fair value of the underlying collateral as repayment of the loan is expected to be made through the operation or sale of the collateral. Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. When management determines that foreclosure is probable and the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, the expected credit losses are based on the fair value of collateral at the reporting date adjusted for selling costs as appropriate.
Additionally, the allowance for credit losses calculation includes subjective adjustments for qualitative risk factors that are likely to cause estimated credit losses to differ from historical experience. These qualitative adjustments may increase or reduce reserve levels and include adjustments for lending management experience and risk tolerance, loan review and audit results, asset quality and portfolio trends, loan portfolio growth, industry concentrations, trends in underlying collateral, external factors and economic conditions not already captured.
Allowance for Credit Losses – Unfunded Loan Commitments
Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters of credit issued to meet customer financing needs. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for off-balance sheet loan commitments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.
The Company records an allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments, unless the commitments to extend credit are unconditionally cancellable, through a charge to provision for unfunded loan commitments, included in loan costs in the Company’s consolidated income statements. The allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments is estimated by loan segment at each balance sheet date under the current expected credit loss model using the same methodologies as portfolio loans, taking into consideration the likelihood that funding will occur as well as any third-party guarantees. The allowance for unfunded loan commitments is included in other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Loan Servicing Assets
The Company capitalizes mortgage and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan servicing rights when loans are sold and the loan servicing is retained. Servicing revenue is recognized in the statement of income as a component of other noninterest income. The amortization of servicing rights is realized over the estimated period that net servicing revenues are expected to be received. These projections are based on the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows. The amortization of servicing rights is recognized in the statement of income as an offset to other noninterest income. Servicing assets are periodically evaluated for impairment based upon their fair value. Fair value is based upon discounted cash flows using market-based assumptions. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance and charged to other expense.
Mortgage Banking Derivatives
The Company enters into commitments to originate loans whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding, otherwise known as Interest Rate Lock Commitments (“IRLCs”). IRLCs on mortgage loans that will be held for resale are considered to be derivatives and must be accounted for at fair value on the balance sheet. Accordingly, such commitments are recorded at fair value in the mortgage banking derivatives asset or liability with changes in fair value recorded in income from mortgage banking within the consolidated statement of income. Fair value is based on anticipated margins determined by market movement from the original lock date and projected pull-through rates on each loan by loan product, loan stage, and loan purpose.
During the term of the IRLC, the Company is exposed to the risk that the interest rate will change from the rate quoted to the borrower. In an effort to mitigate interest rate risk, the Company enters into mortgage forward sales commitments on a mandatory basis for future delivery of residential mortgage loans after an interest rate lock is committed to the borrower. Mandatory commitments require that the loan must be delivered to the investor or a pair-off fee be paid. These forward commitments are recorded at fair value in the mortgage banking derivatives asset or liability, and changes in fair value are recorded to income from mortgage banking within the consolidated statement of income. The fair value of the forward commitments is based on the gain or loss that would occur if the Company were to pair-off the transaction at the measurement date.
The Company also enters into purchase and sale agreements of to-be-announced mortgage-backed securities trades (“TBAs”). A TBA trade is a contract to buy or sell mortgage-backed securities on a specific date while the underlying mortgages are not announced until just prior to settlement. These TBA trades provide an economic hedge against the effect of changes in interest rates resulting from IRLCs. TBAs are accounted for as derivatives under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 815, issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), when either of the following conditions exist: (i) when settlement of the TBA trade is not expected to occur at the next regular settlement date (which is typically the next month) or (ii) a mechanism exists to settle the contract on a net basis. As a result, these instruments are recorded at fair value in the mortgage banking derivatives asset or liability with changes in fair value recorded in income from mortgage banking within the consolidated statement of income. The fair value of the TBA trades is based on the gain or loss that would occur if the Company were to pair-off the trade at the measurement date.
The following table reflects the notional amount and fair value of mortgage banking derivatives included in the balance sheet at fair value as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
| Notional Amount | Fair Value | |
|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| Included in mortgage banking derivatives asset: | ||
| Interest rate lock commitments | $32,352 | $591 |
| Forward sales commitments | 2,173 | 44 |
| To-be-announced mortgage-backed securities trades | 25,500 | 160 |
| Included in mortgage banking derivatives asset: | ||
| Interest rate lock commitments | $21,791 | $806 |
| Forward sales commitments | 1,826 | 46 |
| Included in mortgage banking derivatives liability: | ||
| To-be-announced mortgage-backed securities trades | 23,000 | 288 |
Transfers of Financial Assets
Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
Foreclosed Real Estate
Real estate properties acquired through foreclosure or other proceedings are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell upon foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Annually, valuations are performed and the foreclosed property is adjusted to the lower of cost or fair value of the properties, less costs to sell. Any write-down at the time of transfer to foreclosed properties is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent write-downs are charged to noninterest expense, and costs related to the improvement of the property are capitalized if the fair value less cost to sell will allow it. If not, these costs are expensed also.
Premises and Equipment
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Land is carried at cost. Additions and major replacements or betterments which extend the useful lives of premises and equipment are capitalized. Maintenance, repairs and minor improvements are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed principally by the straight-line method over estimated useful lives, except in the case of leasehold improvements, which are amortized over the term of the leases, if shorter. Useful lives range from five toseven years for furniture, fixtures and equipment, toten tothirty-nine years for leasehold improvements and buildings, respectively. Upon retirement or other disposition of the assets, the cost and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gains or losses are reflected in income. Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets that are recognized at the initial adoption of a lease arrangement are included in premises and equipment. More information regarding ROU assets can be found in Note 7 (Leases) to the Company's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Restricted Stock
As a requirement for membership, the Bank invests in the stock of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) and Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”). These investments are carried at cost. Due to the redemption provisions of these investments, the Company estimated that fair value approximates cost and that these investments were not impaired.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments in the financial statements over the period the employee is required to perform the services in exchange for the award (presumptively the vesting period). ASC 718 also requires measurement of the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there areno outstanding awards.
Income Taxes
The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return and separate North Carolina income tax returns. The Bank files a separate South Carolina income tax return. The provision for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated financial statements is provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. We record uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 on the basis of a two-step process whereby (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold. The tax returns for the Company are subject to audit by federal and state taxing authorities for the 2021 fiscal year and thereafter. It is the Company’s policy to recognize interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as components of other expenses in the income statement; however, if interest becomes a material amount, it would be reclassified as interest expense. There wereno interest or penalties accrued during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Leases
Operating leases in which we are the lessee are recorded as operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, included in premises and equipment and other liabilities, respectively, on our consolidated balance sheet. Operating lease ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at lease commencement based on the present value of the remaining lease payments using a discount rate that represents our incremental collateralized borrowing rate at the lease commencement date. ROU assets are further adjusted for the lease incentives. Operating lease expense, which is comprised of amortization of the ROU asset and the implicit interest accreted on the operating lease liability, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, and is recorded in the net occupancy expense in the consolidated statement of income.
Revenue Recognition
For revenue not associated with financial instruments, loan servicing guarantees and lease contracts, we apply the following steps when recognizing revenue from contracts with customers: (i) identify the contract, (ii) identify the performance obligations, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations and (v) recognize revenue when the performance obligation is satisfied. Our contracts with customers are generally short term in nature, typically due within one year or less or cancellable by us or our customer upon a short notice period. Performance obligations for our customer contracts are generally satisfied at a single point in time, typically when the transaction is complete, or over time. For performance obligations satisfied over time, we primarily use the output method, directly measuring the value of the products/services transferred to the customer, to determine when performance obligations have been satisfied. We typically receive payment from customers and recognize revenue concurrent with the satisfaction of our performance obligations. In most cases, this occurs within a single financial reporting period. For payments received in advance of the satisfaction of performance obligations, revenue recognition is deferred until such time the performance obligations have been satisfied. In cases where we have not received payment despite satisfaction of our performance obligations, we accrue an estimate of the amount due in the period our performance obligations have been satisfied.
For contracts with variable components, only amounts for which collection is probable are accrued. We generally act in a principal capacity, on our own behalf, in most of our contracts with customers. In such transactions, we recognize revenue and the related costs to provide our services on a gross basis in our financial statements. In some cases, we act in an agent capacity, deriving revenue through assisting other entities in transactions with our customers. In such transactions, we recognize revenue and the related costs to provide our services on a net basis in our financial statements. These transactions primarily relate to insurance and brokerage commissions and fees derived from our customers' use of various interchange and ATM/debit card/credit card networks. Network costs associated with debit card and credit card transactions are netted against the related fees from such transactions. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, gross interchange and card transaction fees totaled $3.1 million while related network costs totaled $1.9 million. On a net basis, we reported $1.2 million as interchange and card transaction fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, interchange and card transaction fees were $3.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively, on a gross basis while related network costs were $1.7 million and $1.6 million, respectively.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 does not require any new fair value measurements, but clarifies and standardizes some divergent practices that have emerged since prior guidance was issued. ASC 820 creates a three-level hierarchy under which individual fair value estimates are to be ranked based on the relative reliability of the inputs used in the valuation.
ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which those assets or liabilities are sold and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing those assets or liabilities. Fair values determined using Level 1 inputs rely on active and observable markets to price identical assets or liabilities. In situations where identical assets and liabilities are not traded in active markets, fair values may be determined based on Level 2 inputs, which exist when observable data exists for similar assets and liabilities. Fair values for assets and liabilities for which identical or similar assets and liabilities are not actively traded in observable markets are based on Level 3 inputs, which are considered to be unobservable.
Among the Company’s assets and liabilities, investment securities available for sale and mortgage banking derivatives are reported at their fair values on a recurring basis. Certain other assets are adjusted to their fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including other real estate owned, impaired loans, loans held for sale, which are carried at the lower of cost or market, and loan servicing rights, where fair value is determined using similar assets with similar characteristics, when available, or based upon discounted cash flows using market-based assumptions. Deposits, short-term borrowings and long-term obligations are not reported at fair value.
Prices for U.S. Treasury and marketable equity securities are readily available in the active markets in which those securities are traded, and the resulting fair values are classified as Level 1. Prices for government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and for state, county and municipal securities are obtained for similar securities, and the resulting fair values are classified as Level 2. Prices for all other non-marketable investments are determined based on various assumptions that are not observable. The fair values for these investment securities are classified as Level 3. Non-marketable investment securities, which are carried at their purchase price, include those that may only be redeemed by the issuer. The changes in securities between Level 1 and Level 2 were related to the purchase and sale of several securities and not the transfer of securities.
Mortgage banking derivatives, which are comprised of interest rate lock commitments, mortgage forward sales commitments and to-be-announced mortgage-backed securities trades, are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value of the IRLCs is based on projected pull-through rates and anticipated margins based on changes in market interest rates. The Company considers these to be Level 3 valuations. The fair value of mortgage forward sales commitments and TBAs is based on the gain or loss that would occur if the Company were to pair-off the transaction at the measurement date and is considered to be a Level 2 input.
The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan losses is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, management measures impairment by using one of several methods including collateral value, fair value of similar debt or discounted cash flows. Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the present value of the expected
repayments or fair value of collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. The Company typically bases the fair value of the collateral on appraised values which the Company considers Level 3 valuations.
Foreclosed assets are adjusted to fair value upon transfer of the loans to other real estate owned. Real estate acquired in settlement of loans is recorded initially at the estimated fair value of the property less estimated selling costs at the date of foreclosure. The initial recorded value may be subsequently reduced by additional allowances, which are charged to earnings if the estimated fair value of the property less estimated selling costs declines below the initial recorded value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. The Company typically bases the fair value of the collateral on appraised values which the Company considers Level 3 valuations.
Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate, based on secondary market prices. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income. These loans are recorded in Level 2.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The Company reports as comprehensive income all changes in shareholders’ equity during the year from sources other than shareholders. Other comprehensive income refers to all components (revenues, expenses, gains, and losses) of comprehensive income that are excluded from net income. The Company’s only component of other comprehensive income (loss) is unrealized gains and losses, net of income tax, on investment securities available for sale.
The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022:
| Year ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Beginning Balance | $(25,100) | $(31,765) | $(1,151) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of ($112), ($1,993) and $9,161 tax effect, respectively | 373 | 6,631 | (30,689) |
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of $0, ($8), and ($16) tax effect, respectively | — | 34 | 75 |
| Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) | 373 | 6,665 | (30,614) |
| Ending Balance | $(24,727) | $(25,100) | $(31,765) |
Earnings per Common Share
The Company hadno stock options outstanding at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. On October 15, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a 2.0% stock dividend payable on November 18, 2024 to shareholders of record on October 28, 2024. All information presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements regarding earnings per share and weighted average number of shares outstanding has been computed giving effect to this stock dividend.
The computation of weighted average shares used in the calculation of basic and dilutive earnings per share is summarized below:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in computing diluted net income per common share | 7,188,026 | 7,341,446 | 7,391,787 |
The Company hadno outstanding dilutive securities at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Noncontrolling Interest
In 2013, the Company’s subsidiary bank issued a total of $10.7 million of Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B and Series C. The preferred stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital of the Bank and pays dividends at an annual rate of 5.30%. The preferred stock has no voting rights. This capital is presented as noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets. Dividends declared on this preferred stock are presented as earnings allocated to the noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of income.
Segment Reporting
The Company operates inthree operating segments: banking operations, mortgage banking, and wealth management. The Company's operating segments are determined based on the nature of the products and services. The Executive Management Team has determined it is appropriate to aggregate the three operating segments into one reportable segment. See Note 18 (Segment Reporting) to the Company's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding segment reporting.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
ASC 848, “Reference Rate Reform,” was set forth to eliminate certain reference rates and introduce new reference rates that are based on a larger, more liquid population of observable transactions that are less vulnerable to manipulation. The reference rate reform will discontinue the use of certain widely used reference rates such as the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR. In response to likely challenges arising from contract modifications due to reference rate reform, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting,” in March 2020 to provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contract modifications. As such, modifications to debt contracts may be accounted for as a continuation of the existing contract by prospectively adjusting the effective interest rate. This amendment could be applied beginning March 12, 2020 through a sunset date of December 31, 2022. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848.” These amendments extend the period of time preparers can utilize the reference rate reform relief guidance in Topic 848. The objective of the guidance in Topic 848 is to provide relief during the temporary transition period, so the FASB included a sunset provision based on expectations of when LIBOR would cease being published. In 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority delayed the intended cessation date of certain tenors of USD LIBOR to June 30, 2023. To ensure the relief provided in Topic 848 covers the period of time during which a significant number of modifications may take place, ASU 2022-06 defers the sunset date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024, after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply the relief in Topic 848. ASU 2022-06 was effective upon issuance. The Company no longer holds or issues loan contracts that reference LIBOR. As of July 1, 2023, all loan contracts that previously referenced LIBOR had been modified. The Company does not anticipate a material financial impact as a result of these modifications.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) created a new nondeductible 1% excise tax on repurchases of corporate stock by certain publicly traded corporations or their specified affiliates after December 31, 2022. The tax is imposed on the fair value of the stock of a covered corporation that is repurchased in a given year, less the fair market value of any stock issued in that year. A “covered corporation” is any domestic corporation whose stock is traded on an established securities market, such as an OTC market. The excise tax applies to all of the stock of a covered corporation regardless of whether the corporation has profits or losses. The IRA contains several exceptions to the excise tax, including, but not limited to, any repurchase of stock: in which the total value of the repurchased stock in a given year does not exceed $1,000,000; that is contributed to an employer-sponsored retirement plan or other similar stock compensation plan; or that is taxed as a dividend. The impact of the IRA on our consolidated financial statements is dependent on the extent of stock repurchases.
ASU 2023-01 “Leases (Topic 842) – Common Control Arrangements” requires entities to determine whether a related party
arrangement between entities under common control is a lease. If the arrangement is determined to be a lease, an entity must classify
and account for the lease on the same basis as an arrangement with a related party (on the basis of legally enforceable terms and
conditions). ASU 2023-01 became effective January 1, 2024 and did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which enhances income tax disclosure requirements. Under the new guidance, entities must disclose additional information in specified categories for federal, state and foreign income taxes with respect to the reconciliation of the effective tax rate to the statutory rate (rate reconciliation). Greater detail is also required about individual reconciling items in the rate reconciliation to the extent the impact of those items exceeds a specified threshold. Additionally, the amendments require that entities must disaggregate income taxes paid, net of refunds received, for federal, state and foreign taxes and further disaggregate for specific jurisdictions to the extent the related amounts exceed a quantitative threshold. The quantitative threshold is equal to 5% or more of the amount determined by multiplying pretax income (loss) from continuing operations by the applicable statutory rate. Public business entities must apply the guidance to annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the Company on January 1, 2025, though early adoption is permitted. Entities may apply the amendments prospectively or may elect retrospective application. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impacts related to the adoption of this ASU.
From time to time the FASB issues exposure drafts of proposed statements of financial accounting standards. Such exposure drafts are subject to comment from the public, to revisions by the FASB and to final issuance by the FASB as statements of financial accounting standards. Management considers the effect of the proposed statements on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and monitors the status of changes to and proposed effective dates of exposure drafts.
Accounting Changes and Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the 2023 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2024 presentation. The provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments has been reclassified from other noninterest expense for periods prior to 2024. These reclassifications had no material impact on net income or shareholders’ equity.
Certain revisions have been made to previously issued financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 presented on Form 10-K. The carrying value and estimated fair value for securities held to maturity disclosed in Note 16 (Fair Values of Financial Instruments) to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023 were revised due to an error in the calculation. These revisions did not change the securities reported in total assets and had no effect on net income.
We evaluated the effects of this error to our previously issued financial statements in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 99 and determined that the error was not material to the financial statements and disclosures previously reported on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Note 2 – Investment and Equity Securities
Carrying amounts and fair values of securities available for sale and held to maturity are summarized below:
| December 31, 2024 | AmortizedCost | GrossUnrealizedGains | GrossUnrealizedLosses | FairValue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
| Securities available for sale | ||||
| U.S. Treasury | $32,961 | $— | $3,067 | $29,894 |
| U.S. Government agencies | 42,667 | 97 | 1,035 | 41,729 |
| GSE - Mortgage-backed securities and CMOs | 165,561 | 198 | 12,970 | 152,789 |
| Asset-backed securities | 23,215 | 407 | 44 | 23,578 |
| State and political subdivisions | 94,684 | 5 | 15,436 | 79,253 |
| Corporate bonds | 6,000 | — | 257 | 5,743 |
| Total securities available for sale | $365,088 | $707 | $32,809 | $332,986 |
| December 31, 2024 | Amortized Cost | GrossUnrealizedGains | GrossUnrealized Losses | FairValue | Allowance for Credit Losses | Net CarryingAmount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||||
| Securities held to maturity | ||||||
| State and political subdivisions | $11,813 | $— | $1,078 | $10,735 | $— | $11,813 |
| Corporate bonds | 15,000 | — | 1,174 | 13,826 | 68 | 14,932 |
| Total securities held to maturity | $26,813 | $— | $2,252 | $24,561 | $68 | $26,745 |
| December 31, 2023 | Amortized Cost | Gross UnrealizedGains | GrossUnrealizedLosses | FairValue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
| Securities available for sale | ||||
| U.S. Treasury | $54,984 | $— | $3,479 | $51,505 |
| U.S. Government agencies | 43,921 | 66 | 969 | 43,018 |
| GSE - Mortgage-backed securities and CMOs | 137,346 | 170 | 13,729 | 123,787 |
| Asset-backed securities | 31,469 | 244 | 200 | 31,513 |
| State and political subdivisions | 95,581 | 15 | 14,196 | 81,400 |
| Corporate bonds | 6,000 | — | 509 | 5,491 |
| Total securities available for sale | $369,301 | $495 | $33,082 | $336,714 |
| December 31, 2023 | AmortizedCost | GrossUnrealizedGains | GrossUnrealizedLosses | FairValue | Allowance for Credit Losses | Net CarryingAmount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||||
| Securities held to maturity | ||||||
| U.S. Government agencies | $133 | $— | $1 | $132 | $— | $133 |
| State and political subdivisions | 13,467 | — | 985 | 12,482 | — | 13,467 |
| Corporate bonds | 15,000 | — | 1,878 | 13,122 | 56 | 14,944 |
| Total securities held to maturity | $28,600 | $— | $2,864 | $25,736 | $56 | $28,544 |
At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company owned Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) stock reported at cost of $959,000. The Company owned Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock reported at cost of $750,000 and $712,000 at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The investments in Federal Reserve stock and FHLB stock are required investments related to the Company’s membership in, and borrowings with, these banks and are classified as restricted stock on the consolidated balance sheet. These investments are carried at cost since there is no ready market and redemption has historically been made at par value. The Company estimated the fair value approximated cost and that these investments were not impaired at December 31, 2024.
There isno allowance for credit losses on available for sale securities. The following table shows a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses on held to maturity securities for the year ended December 31, 2024.
| U.S. government agencies | State and political subdivisions | Corporate bonds | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | $— | $— | $56 | $56 |
| Provision for credit losses | — | — | 12 | 12 |
| Charge-offs of securities | — | — | — | — |
| Recoveries | — | — | — | — |
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | $— | $— | $68 | $68 |
On a quarterly basis, the Company monitors the credit quality of the debt securities held to maturity through the use of credit ratings. For unrated securities, primarily corporate bonds consisting of subordinated debt of bank holding companies, individual financial reports are reviewed quarterly. Capital, profitability, liquidity and other ratios are reviewed to assist in determining credit quality.
The following table summarizes the credit ratings of debt securities held to maturity, presented at amortized cost, by major security type at December 31, 2024.
| December 31, 2024 | U.S. government agencies | State and political subdivisions | Corporate bonds | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
| Aaa | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| Aa1/Aa2/Aa3 | — | 11,813 | — | 11,813 |
| A1/A2 | — | — | — | — |
| BBB | — | — | — | — |
| Not rated | — | — | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Total | $— | $11,813 | $15,000 | $26,813 |
At December 31, 2024, the Company hadno securities held to maturity that were past due 30 days or more as to principal or interest payments. The Company hadno securities held to maturity classified as nonaccrual for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Results from sales of securities available for sale for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Gross proceeds from sales | $— | $11,329 | $8,398 |
| Realized gains from sales | $— | $54 | $53 |
| Realized losses from sales | — | (96) | (144) |
| Net realized gains (losses) | $— | $(42) | $(91) |
At December 31, 2024 and 2023 securities available for sale with a carrying amount of $161.5 million and $137.1 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral on public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.
We believe these unrealized losses on investment securities are a result of a volatile market and fluctuations in market prices due to a rise in interest rates, which will adjust if rates decline. Management does not believe these fluctuations are a reflection of the credit quality of the investments.
The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of available for sale securities, for which an allowance has not been recorded, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
| December 31, 2024 · Less than 12 Months · 12 Months or More · Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Securities | Fair Value | UnrealizedLosses | Number of Securities | Fair Value | UnrealizedLosses | Fair Value | UnrealizedLosses | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
| Securities available for sale | ||||||||
| U.S. Treasury | — | $— | $— | 7 | $29,894 | $3,067 | $29,894 | $3,067 |
| U.S. Government agencies | 9 | 9,956 | 134 | 24 | 19,995 | 901 | 29,951 | 1,035 |
| GSE - Mortgage-backed securities and CMOs | 19 | 32,580 | 313 | 57 | 97,798 | 12,657 | 130,378 | 12,970 |
| Asset-backed securities | 2 | 2,872 | 21 | 3 | 4,189 | 23 | 7,061 | 44 |
| State and political subdivisions | 5 | 7,773 | 253 | 57 | 70,169 | 15,183 | 77,942 | 15,436 |
| Corporate bonds | — | — | — | 3 | 5,743 | 257 | 5,743 | 257 |
| Total securities available for sale | 35 | $53,181 | $721 | 151 | $227,788 | $32,088 | $280,969 | $32,809 |
| December 31, 2023 · Less than 12 Months · 12 Months or More · Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Securities | Fair Value | UnrealizedLosses | Number of Securities | Fair Value | UnrealizedLosses | Fair Value | UnrealizedLosses | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
| Securities available for sale | ||||||||
| U.S. Treasury | — | $— | $— | 9 | $51,505 | $3,479 | $51,505 | $3,479 |
| U.S. Government agencies | 12 | 16,865 | 107 | 18 | 14,705 | 862 | 31,570 | 969 |
| GSE - Mortgage-backed securities and CMOs | 5 | 7,907 | 103 | 59 | 100,765 | 13,626 | 108,672 | 13,729 |
| Asset-backed securities | 2 | 1,711 | 5 | 7 | 10,140 | 195 | 11,851 | 200 |
| State and political subdivisions | 2 | 2,496 | 23 | 60 | 76,352 | 14,173 | 78,848 | 14,196 |
| Corporate bonds | — | — | — | 3 | 5,491 | 509 | 5,491 | 509 |
| Total securities available for sale | 21 | $28,979 | $238 | 156 | $258,958 | $32,844 | $287,937 | $33,082 |
Declines in the fair value of the investment portfolio are believed by management to be temporary in nature. When evaluating an investment for credit loss, management considers, among other things, the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been in a loss position; the financial condition of the issuer through the review of credit ratings and, if necessary, corporate financial statements; adverse conditions specifically related to the security such as past due principal or interest; underlying assets that collateralize the debt security; other economic conditions and demographics; and the intent and ability of the Company to hold the investment until the loss position is recovered. Any unrealized losses were largely due to increases in market interest rates over the yields available at the time of purchase. The fair value is expected to recover as the bonds approach their maturity date or market yields for such investments decline. Management does not believe any of the securities are impaired due to reasons of credit quality. At December 31, 2024, the Company did not intend to sell and believed it was not likely to be required to sell the available for sale securities that were in a loss position prior to full recovery.
The following tables show contractual maturities of the investment portfolio as of December 31, 2024:
| AmortizedCost | EstimatedFair Value | |
|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| Securities available for sale | ||
| Due within twelve months | $9,811 | $9,757 |
| Due after one but within five years | 66,938 | 60,736 |
| Due after five but within ten years | 47,365 | 41,386 |
| Due after ten years | 240,974 | 221,107 |
| $365,088 | $332,986 | |
| AmortizedCost | EstimatedFair Value | |
|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| Securities held to maturity | ||
| Due after one but within five years | $3,000 | $2,965 |
| Due after five but within ten years | 14,641 | 13,269 |
| Due after ten years | 9,172 | 8,327 |
| $26,813 | $24,561 | |
The portion of unrealized gains and losses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 related to equity securities still held at the reporting date is calculated as follows:
| Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| Gross proceeds from sales | $— | $— |
| Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities | $32 | $10 |
| Less: Net gains (losses) recognized from equity securities sold during the period | — | — |
| Unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities still held at the reporting date | $32 | $10 |
Note 3 – Loans Held for Investment
The composition of net loans held for investment by class as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| Commercial | ||
| Commercial | $104,872 | $102,366 |
| Real estate - commercial | 245,569 | 213,397 |
| Other real estate construction loans | 50,940 | 40,872 |
| Other loans | 6,408 | 6,214 |
| Noncommercial | ||
| Real estate 1-4 family construction | 27,789 | 12,481 |
| Real estate - residential | 150,667 | 143,697 |
| Home equity | 68,287 | 60,599 |
| Consumer loans | 11,020 | 11,581 |
| 665,552 | 591,207 | |
| Less: | ||
| Allowance for credit losses | (5,824) | (5,561) |
| Deferred loan fees, net | 825 | 864 |
| Loans held for investment, net | $660,553 | $586,510 |
Although the Bank’s loan portfolio is diversified, there is a concentration of mortgage real estate loans, primarily one-to-four family residential and home equity loans, which represents 32.9% of total loans. Additionally, there is a concentration in commercial loans secured by real estate that represents 36.9% of total loans. The commercial loan real estate portfolio is diversified and comprised of different types of real estate including, but not limited to, commercial buildings, commercial land development, multi-family housing, hotels, agriculture, and shopping center locations. There is not a concentration of a particular type of credit in this group of commercial loans. The Company’s loan policies are written to address loan-to-value ratios and collateralization methods with respect to each lending category. Consideration is given to the economic and credit risk of lending areas and customers associated with each category.
The carrying value of foreclosed properties held as other real estate was $0 at December 31, 2024 compared to $141,000 at December 31, 2023. The Company had $93,000 of residential real estate in process of foreclosure at December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2023, the Company hadno foreclosed residential real estate andno residential real estate in process of foreclosure.
Note 4 - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
The following tables summarize the activity related to the allowance for credit losses on loans for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
| Commercial Loans · Noncommercial Loans | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | Commercial | Real estatecommercial | Otherreal estateconstruction | Otherloans | Real estate1-4 familyconstruction | Real estateresidential | Homeequity | Consumer | TotalLoans |
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | $1,493 | $2,057 | $389 | $9 | $31 | $796 | $582 | $204 | $5,561 |
| Provision for (recovery of) credit losses | 222 | 209 | 23 | 9 | 25 | (17) | 6 | 56 | 533 |
| Charge-offs | (322) | — | — | — | — | — | (1) | (157) | (480) |
| Recoveries | 135 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 72 | 210 |
| Net (charge-offs) recoveries | (187) | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | (85) | (270) |
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | $1,528 | $2,266 | $412 | $18 | $56 | $781 | $588 | $175 | $5,824 |
| Commercial Loans · Noncommercial Loans | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | Commercial | Real estatecommercial | Otherreal estateconstruction | Otherloans | Real estate1-4 familyconstruction | Real estateresidential | Homeequity | Consumer | TotalLoans |
| Balance, December 31, 2022 | $435 | $760 | $177 | $4 | $— | $561 | $277 | $76 | $2,290 |
| Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle | 702 | 1,017 | 143 | 5 | — | 74 | 375 | 91 | 2,407 |
| Provision for (recovery of)credit losses | 938 | 280 | 111 | — | 31 | 159 | (102) | 78 | 1,495 |
| Charge-offs | (604) | — | (42) | — | — | — | — | (108) | (754) |
| Recoveries | 22 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 32 | 67 | 123 |
| Net (charge-offs) recoveries | (582) | — | (42) | — | — | 2 | 32 | (41) | (631) |
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | $1,493 | $2,057 | $389 | $9 | $31 | $796 | $582 | $204 | $5,561 |
Past due loan information is used by management when assessing the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. The following tables summarize the past due information of the loan portfolio by class as of the dates indicated:
| December 31, 2024 | Loans30-89 DaysPast Due | Nonaccrual Loans | Total PastDue Loans | CurrentLoans | TotalLoans | AccruingLoans 90 orMore DaysPast Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||||
| Commercial | $9 | $88 | $97 | $104,773 | $104,870 | $— |
| Real estate - commercial | 43 | — | 43 | 245,636 | 245,679 | — |
| Other real estate construction | — | — | — | 50,940 | 50,940 | — |
| Real estate 1-4 family construction | — | — | — | 27,789 | 27,789 | — |
| Real estate - residential | 429 | 64 | 493 | 150,891 | 151,384 | — |
| Home equity | 176 | 40 | 216 | 68,071 | 68,287 | — |
| Consumer loans | 42 | — | 42 | 10,978 | 11,020 | — |
| Other loans | — | — | — | 6,408 | 6,408 | — |
| Total | $699 | $192 | $891 | $665,486 | $666,377 | $— |
| December 31, 2023 | Loans30-89 DaysPast Due | Nonaccrual Loans | Total PastDue Loans | CurrentLoans | TotalLoans | AccruingLoans 90 orMore DaysPast Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||||
| Commercial | $46 | $154 | $200 | $102,162 | $102,362 | $— |
| Real estate - commercial | 588 | 488 | 1,076 | 212,447 | 213,523 | — |
| Other real estate construction | — | — | — | 40,872 | 40,872 | — |
| Real estate 1-4 family construction | — | — | — | 12,481 | 12,481 | — |
| Real estate - residential | 715 | 278 | 993 | 143,445 | 144,438 | — |
| Home equity | 115 | 181 | 296 | 60,304 | 60,600 | — |
| Consumer loans | 84 | — | 84 | 11,497 | 11,581 | — |
| Other loans | — | — | — | 6,214 | 6,214 | — |
| Total | $1,548 | $1,101 | $2,649 | $589,422 | $592,071 | $— |
Once a loan becomes 90 days past due, the loan is automatically transferred to a nonaccrual status. The exception to this policy is credit card loans that remain in accrual status 90 days or more until they are paid current or charged off.
The composition of nonaccrual loans by class as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:
| Twelve Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 · December 31, 2024 | ||||
| Nonaccrual Loans with No Allowance | Nonaccrual Loans with an Allowance | Total Nonaccrual Loans | Interest Income | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
| Commercial | $— | $88 | $88 | $1 |
| Real estate - commercial | — | — | — | — |
| Other real estate construction | — | — | — | — |
| Real estate 1-4 family construction | — | — | — | — |
| Real estate - residential | — | 64 | 64 | 13 |
| Home equity | — | 40 | 40 | 1 |
| Consumer loans | — | — | — | — |
| Other loans | — | — | — | — |
| $— | $192 | $192 | $15 | |
| Twelve Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 · December 31, 2023 | ||||
| Nonaccrual Loans with No Allowance | Nonaccrual Loans with an Allowance | Total Nonaccrual Loans | Interest Income | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
| Commercial | $— | $154 | $154 | $11 |
| Real estate - commercial | 400 | 88 | 488 | 13 |
| Other real estate construction | — | — | — | — |
| Real estate 1-4 family construction | — | — | — | — |
| Real estate - residential | 181 | 97 | 278 | 15 |
| Home equity | — | 181 | 181 | 8 |
| Consumer loans | — | — | — | — |
| Other loans | — | — | — | — |
| $581 | $520 | $1,101 | $47 | |
A loan may be individually assessed for determining the allowance for credit losses when it is determined that it does not share similar risk characteristics with other assets. Loans that are on nonaccrual status will be reviewed to determine if they will be individually, rather than collectively, assessed. If the loan is deemed to be collateral dependent and the relationship’s outstanding balance is $100,000 or greater, it will be individually assessed. Collateral dependent loans are loans for which the repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral and the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. Collateral dependent loans require an analysis of the collateral. The fair value of the collateral is discounted by liquidation costs. If the discounted fair value of the collateral is greater than the amortized loan balance, no allowance is required. Otherwise the difference between the balance and the collateral is charged off if deemed uncollectible.
The following table details the amortized cost of collateral dependent loans and any related allowance at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortized Cost | Allowance forCredit Losses | Amortized Cost | Allowance forCredit Losses | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
| Commercial | $— | $— | $154 | $95 |
| Real estate - commercial | — | — | 400 | — |
| Other real estate construction | — | — | — | — |
| Real estate 1-4 family construction | — | — | — | — |
| Real estate - residential | — | — | 181 | — |
| Home equity | — | — | 132 | 3 |
| Consumer loans | — | — | — | — |
| Other loans | — | — | — | — |
| Total | $— | $— | $867 | $98 |
Management uses a risk-grading program to facilitate the evaluation of probable inherent loan losses and to measure the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses on loans. In this program, risk grades are initially assigned by the loan officers and reviewed and monitored by the lenders and credit administration. The program has nine risk grades summarized in six categories as follows:
Pass: Loans that are pass grade credits include loans that are fundamentally sound, with risk factors that are reasonable and acceptable. They generally conform to policy with only minor exceptions; any major exceptions are clearly mitigated by other economic factors.
Watch: Loans that are acceptable but show signs of weakness in either adequate sources of repayment or collateral but have demonstrated mitigating factors that minimize the risk of delinquency or loss. These loans may deserve management’s attention.
Special Mention: Loans that exhibit potential weakness that deserve management’s close attention. Credits within this category exhibit risk that is increasing beyond the point where the loan would have been originally approved.
Substandard: Loans that are considered substandard are loans that are inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or the value of the collateral pledged. All nonaccrual loans are graded as substandard.
Doubtful: Loans that are considered to be doubtful have all weaknesses inherent in loans classified substandard, plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses make the collection or liquidation in full on the basis of current existing facts, conditions and values highly questionable and improbable.
Loss: Loans that are considered to be a loss are considered to be uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted.
The following table presents the Company's recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators by year of origination as of December 31, 2024:
| December 31, 2024 | Term Loans by Year of Origination | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving | Total | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
| Commercial | ||||||||
| Pass | $25,634 | $18,992 | $14,319 | $11,948 | $2,292 | $10,270 | $20,964 | $104,419 |
| Watch | 48 | 117 | — | — | — | — | 182 | 347 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | 15 | — | 88 | — | — | — | 103 |
| Total commercial | 25,682 | 19,124 | 14,319 | 12,036 | 2,292 | 10,270 | 21,146 | 104,869 |
| Real estate - commercial | ||||||||
| Pass | 38,684 | 55,090 | 48,600 | 30,383 | 20,722 | 48,127 | 3,040 | 244,646 |
| Watch | — | — | — | — | — | 63 | — | 63 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | 561 | — | 32 | — | 593 |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | 113 | 264 | — | 377 |
| Total real estate - commercial | 38,684 | 55,090 | 48,600 | 30,944 | 20,835 | 48,486 | 3,040 | 245,679 |
| Other real estate construction | ||||||||
| Pass | 22,447 | 15,004 | 4,981 | 2,287 | 3,211 | 2,172 | 795 | 50,897 |
| Watch | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | 44 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total other real estate construction | 22,447 | 15,004 | 4,981 | 2,287 | 3,211 | 2,216 | 795 | 50,941 |
| Real estate 1-4 family construction | ||||||||
| Pass | 19,845 | 7,944 | — | — | — | — | — | 27,789 |
| Watch | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total real estate 1-4 family construction | 19,845 | 7,944 | — | — | — | — | — | 27,789 |
| Real estate - residential | ||||||||
| Pass | 29,936 | 37,448 | 34,018 | 21,613 | 10,473 | 14,397 | 1,829 | 149,714 |
| Watch | — | — | — | 204 | 365 | 490 | — | 1,059 |
| Special Mention | — | 104 | — | 122 | — | 83 | — | 309 |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | 302 | — | 302 |
| Total real estate - residential | 29,936 | 37,552 | 34,018 | 21,939 | 10,838 | 15,272 | 1,829 | 151,384 |
| Home equity | ||||||||
| Pass | 57 | 255 | 159 | 192 | 402 | 1,679 | 65,158 | 67,902 |
| Watch | — | — | — | — | — | 84 | 140 | 224 |
| Special Mention | — | — | 100 | — | — | 20 | — | 120 |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | 41 |
| Total home equity | 57 | 255 | 259 | 192 | 402 | 1,824 | 65,298 | 68,287 |
| Consumer loans | ||||||||
| Pass | 3,934 | 1,944 | 985 | 170 | 70 | 320 | 3,586 | 11,009 |
| Watch | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total consumer loans | 3,945 | 1,944 | 985 | 170 | 70 | 320 | 3,586 | 11,020 |
| Other loans | ||||||||
| Pass | 644 | — | 1,598 | 2,602 | 1,211 | 353 | — | 6,408 |
| Watch | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total other loans | 644 | — | 1,598 | 2,602 | 1,211 | 353 | — | 6,408 |
| Total Pass | 141,181 | 136,677 | 104,660 | 69,195 | 38,381 | 77,318 | 95,372 | 662,784 |
| Total Watch | 59 | 117 | — | 204 | 365 | 681 | 322 | 1,748 |
| Total Special Mention | — | 104 | 100 | 683 | — | 135 | — | 1,022 |
| Total Substandard | — | 15 | — | 88 | 113 | 607 | — | 823 |
| Total loans | $141,240 | $136,913 | $104,760 | $70,170 | $38,859 | $78,741 | $95,694 | $666,377 |
During the year end December 31, 2024, one hundred and thirty-two loans totaling $2.5 million were converted from revolving to term loans.
The following table presents the Company's recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators by year of origination as of December 31, 2023:
| December 31, 2023 | Term Loans by Year of Origination | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | Prior | Revolving | Total | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
| Commercial | ||||||||
| Pass | $23,611 | $21,731 | $16,587 | $5,868 | $2,553 | $10,634 | $20,089 | $101,073 |
| Watch | 183 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 914 | 1,119 |
| Special Mention | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 |
| Substandard | — | — | — | 154 | — | — | — | 154 |
| Total commercial | 23,810 | 21,753 | 16,587 | 6,022 | 2,553 | 10,634 | 21,003 | 102,362 |
| Real estate - commercial | ||||||||
| Pass | 51,543 | 46,563 | 38,267 | 23,031 | 15,727 | 33,949 | 2,844 | 211,924 |
| Watch | — | — | — | — | 74 | — | — | 74 |
| Special Mention | — | — | 588 | 121 | 171 | 157 | — | 1,037 |
| Substandard | — | — | 400 | 88 | — | — | — | 488 |
| Total real estate - commercial | 51,543 | 46,563 | 39,255 | 23,240 | 15,972 | 34,106 | 2,844 | 213,523 |
| Other real estate construction | ||||||||
| Pass | 20,458 | 10,368 | 3,050 | 3,711 | 542 | 2,148 | 548 | 40,825 |
| Watch | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | 47 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total other real estate construction | 20,458 | 10,368 | 3,050 | 3,711 | 542 | 2,195 | 548 | 40,872 |
| Real estate 1-4 family construction | ||||||||
| Pass | 10,628 | 1,353 | 500 | — | — | — | — | 12,481 |
| Watch | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total real estate 1-4 family construction | 10,628 | 1,353 | 500 | — | — | — | — | 12,481 |
| Real estate - residential | ||||||||
| Pass | 46,470 | 40,558 | 23,259 | 11,182 | 3,528 | 15,208 | 1,082 | 141,287 |
| Watch | — | — | 209 | 384 | 122 | 669 | — | 1,384 |
| Special Mention | 666 | — | 501 | — | — | 322 | — | 1,489 |
| Substandard | — | — | — | 196 | — | 82 | — | 278 |
| Total real estate - residential | 47,136 | 40,558 | 23,969 | 11,762 | 3,650 | 16,281 | 1,082 | 144,438 |
| Home equity | ||||||||
| Pass | 173 | 134 | 95 | 407 | 94 | 1,309 | 57,800 | 60,012 |
| Watch | — | — | 109 | — | 19 | 130 | 149 | 407 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | 181 | — | 181 |
| Total home equity | 173 | 134 | 204 | 407 | 113 | 1,620 | 57,949 | 60,600 |
| Consumer loans | ||||||||
| Pass | 4,302 | 2,089 | 609 | 121 | 129 | 352 | 3,936 | 11,538 |
| Watch | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Special Mention | 25 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 43 |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total consumer loans | 4,327 | 2,107 | 609 | 121 | 129 | 352 | 3,936 | 11,581 |
| Other loans | ||||||||
| Pass | 5 | 1,611 | 2,864 | 1,306 | — | 428 | — | 6,214 |
| Watch | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total other loans | 5 | 1,611 | 2,864 | 1,306 | — | 428 | — | 6,214 |
| Total Pass | 157,190 | 124,407 | 85,231 | 45,626 | 22,573 | 64,028 | 86,299 | 585,354 |
| Total Watch | 183 | 22 | 318 | 384 | 215 | 846 | 1,063 | 3,031 |
| Total Special Mention | 707 | 18 | 1,089 | 121 | 171 | 479 | — | 2,585 |
| Total Substandard | — | — | 400 | 438 | — | 263 | — | 1,101 |
| Total loans | $158,080 | $124,447 | $87,038 | $46,569 | $22,959 | $65,616 | $87,362 | $592,071 |
During the year end December 31, 2023, thirty loans totaling $1.2 million were converted from revolving to term loans.
The following tables present gross charge-offs by origination date for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| December 31, 2024 | Gross Loan Charge-offs by Year of Origination | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving | Total | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
| Commercial | ||||||||
| Commercial | $— | $10 | $— | $137 | $164 | $— | $10 | $321 |
| Real estate - commercial | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other real estate construction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other loans | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noncommercial | ||||||||
| Real estate 1-4 family construction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Real estate - residential | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Home equity | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Consumer loans | 12 | 51 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 65 | 158 |
| Total charge-offs | $12 | $61 | $7 | $149 | $171 | $5 | $75 | $480 |
| December 31, 2023 | Gross Loan Charge-offs by Year of Origination | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | Prior | Revolving | Total | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
| Commercial | ||||||||
| Commercial | $— | $49 | $— | $159 | $315 | $71 | $9 | $603 |
| Real estate - commercial | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other real estate construction | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | 42 |
| Other loans | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noncommercial | ||||||||
| Real estate 1-4 family construction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Real estate - residential | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Home equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Consumer loans | — | 34 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 64 | 109 |
| Total charge-offs | $— | $125 | $4 | $162 | $315 | $75 | $73 | $754 |
Loans that are in nonaccrual status or 90 days past due and still accruing are considered to be nonperforming. At both December 31, 2024 and 2023, there wereno loans 90 days past due and still accruing. The following tables show the breakdown between performing and nonperforming loans by class as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| December 31, 2024 | Performing | Non-Performing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Commercial | $104,782 | $88 | $104,870 |
| Real estate - commercial | 245,679 | — | 245,679 |
| Other real estate construction | 50,940 | — | 50,940 |
| Real estate 1-4 family construction | 27,789 | — | 27,789 |
| Real estate - residential | 151,320 | 64 | 151,384 |
| Home equity | 68,247 | 40 | 68,287 |
| Consumer loans | 11,020 | — | 11,020 |
| Other loans | 6,408 | — | 6,408 |
| Total | $666,185 | $192 | $666,377 |
| December 31, 2023 | Performing | Non-Performing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Commercial | $102,208 | $154 | $102,362 |
| Real estate - commercial | 213,035 | 488 | 213,523 |
| Other real estate construction | 40,872 | — | 40,872 |
| Real estate 1-4 family construction | 12,481 | — | 12,481 |
| Real estate - residential | 144,160 | 278 | 144,438 |
| Home equity | 60,419 | 181 | 60,600 |
| Consumer loans | 11,581 | — | 11,581 |
| Other loans | 6,214 | — | 6,214 |
| Total | $590,970 | $1,101 | $592,071 |
Modifications to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty
The allowance for credit losses incorporates an estimate of lifetime expected credit losses and is recorded on each asset upon asset origination or acquisition. The starting point for the estimate of the allowance for credit losses is historical loss information, which includes losses from modifications of receivables to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The Company uses a probability of default/loss given default model to determine the allowance for credit losses. An assessment of whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty is made on the date of a modification.
Because the effect of most modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty is already included in the allowance for credit losses due to the measurement methodologies used to estimate the allowance, a change to the allowance for credit losses is generally not recorded upon modification. The Company rarely modifies loans by providing principal forgiveness. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amortized cost basis of the asset is written off against the allowance for credit losses. The amount of the principal forgiveness is deemed to be uncollectible; therefore, that portion of the loan is written off, resulting in a reduction of the amortized cost basis and a corresponding adjustment to the allowance for credit losses. In some cases, the Company will modify a loan by providing multiple types of concessions. Typically one type of concession is granted initially. If the borrower continues to experience financial difficulty, another concession may be granted. Types of concessions include term extensions beyond customary terms, capitalization of accrued interest, interest rates reductions to below current market rates, payment deferrals or principal forgiveness.
There wereno loans modified for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. The following table shows the amortized cost basis of loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, disaggregated by class of loans and type of concession granted, during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023.
| Payment Deferrals | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Amortized · % of Total | |||
| Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023 | Cost Basis | Loan Type | Financial Effect |
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Real estate - residential | $560 | 0.37% | Provided additional payment deferral to borrowers in the form of interest-only payments |
| Total | $560 | ||
The Company didnot have any loans made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that were modified during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 that subsequently defaulted. A default on a modified loan is defined as being past due 90 days or being out of compliance with the modification agreement. The Company closely monitors the performance of the loans that are modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of its modification efforts. The following table depicts the performance of loans that were modified during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023:
| Payment Status (Amortized Cost Basis) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-89 Days · 90+ Days | |||
| December 31, 2023 | Current | Past Due | Past Due |
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Real estate - residential | $560 | $— | $— |
| Total | $560 | $— | $— |
Note 5 – Loan Servicing Assets
The principal balance of loans serviced for others is not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal balances of mortgage and other loans serviced for others were approximately $720.8 million and $721.4 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The carrying value of capitalized servicing rights, net of valuation allowances, is included in other assets. A summary of loan servicing rights follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Beginning of year servicing rights: | $4,287 | $4,931 | $5,078 |
| Amounts capitalized | 829 | 584 | 1,196 |
| Amortization | (1,213) | (1,228) | (1,343) |
| Impairment | — | — | — |
| End of year | $3,903 | $4,287 | $4,931 |
Amortization expense is estimated as follows:
| Year ending December 31, | |
|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |
| 2025 | $921 |
| 2026 | 798 |
| 2027 | 674 |
| 2028 | 550 |
| 2029 | 426 |
| Thereafter | 534 |
| Total | $3,903 |
The amortization does not anticipate or pro-forma loan prepayments.
The fair value of loan servicing rights was $7.3 million at December 31, 2024 and $7.0 million at December 31, 2023. The key assumptions used to value mortgage servicing rights were as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted average remaining life | 284 months | 282 months |
| Weighted average discount rate | 11.22% | 11.21% |
| Weighted average coupon | 3.99% | 3.69% |
| Weighted average prepayment speed | 115% | 129% |
Note 6 - Premises and Equipment
The major classes of premises and equipment and the total accumulated depreciation at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are listed below:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| Land | $2,903 | $2,903 |
| Building and improvements | 13,785 | 13,626 |
| ROU assets | 1,109 | 1,495 |
| Furniture and equipment | 11,352 | 10,756 |
| Total fixed assets | 29,149 | 28,780 |
| Less accumulated depreciation | 14,670 | 13,691 |
| Net fixed assets | $14,479 | $15,089 |
Depreciation expense was $1.1 millionfor the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, and is included in net occupancy expense, equipment expense and software amortization and maintenance expense.
See Note 7 (Leases) to the Company’s Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding ROU assets.
Note 7 – Leases
Operating leases in which we are the lessee are recorded as operating lease right of use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities, included in premises and equipment and other liabilities, respectively, on our consolidated balance sheets. Operating lease ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at lease commencement based on the present value of the remaining lease payments using a discount rate that represents our incremental collateralized borrowing rate at the lease commencement date. ROU assets are further adjusted for any lease incentives. Operating lease expense, which is composed of amortization of the ROU asset and the implicit interest accreted on the operating lease liability, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is recorded in the net occupancy expense in the consolidated statements of income. We do not currently have any finance leases in which we are the lessee.
Our leases relate tofour office locations, three of which are branch locations, with remaining terms oftwoto five years. Certain lease arrangements contain extension options which range from five toten years at the then fair market rental rates. As these extension options are not generally considered reasonably certain of exercise, they are not included in the lease term. As of December 31, 2024, operating lease ROU assets were $1.1 million and the lease liability was $1.2 million. Operating lease ROU assets were $1.5 million and the lease liability was $1.6 million at December 31, 2023. The table below depicts information related to the Company’s leases:
| Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| (in thousands except percent and period data) | ||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | ||
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $445 | $435 |
| ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | — | — |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases, in years | 3.0 | 3.9 |
| Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases | 2.8% | 2.8% |
Total rental expense related to the operating leases was $445,000, $435,000, and $415,000 for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and is included in net occupancy expense.
A table detailing the lease payments associated with the aforementioned properties is below.
| December 31, | |
|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |
| 2025 | $455 |
| 2026 | 416 |
| 2027 | 260 |
| 2028 | 98 |
| 2029 | 20 |
| Thereafter | — |
| Total lease payments | 1,249 |
| Less: Interest | (53) |
| Present value of lease liabilities | $1,196 |
Note 8 - Deposits
The composition of deposits at December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percentageof Total | Amount | Percentageof Total | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
| Demand noninterest-bearing | $272,355 | 27% | $269,998 | 27% |
| Interest checking and money market | 395,079 | 38% | 417,318 | 43% |
| Savings | 92,954 | 9% | 101,193 | 10% |
| Time deposits $250,000 and over | 133,335 | 13% | 78,046 | 8% |
| Other time deposits | 136,513 | 13% | 115,158 | 12% |
| Total | $1,030,236 | 100% | $981,713 | 100% |
The maturities of fixed-rate time deposits at December 31, 2024 are reflected in the table below:
| Time Deposits · Other | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year ending December 31, | $250,000 and Over | Time Deposits |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| 2025 | $122,456 | $130,357 |
| 2026 | 10,879 | 4,042 |
| 2027 | — | 1,247 |
| 2028 | — | 255 |
| 2029 | — | 612 |
| Thereafter | — | — |
| Total | $133,335 | $136,513 |
Note 9 - Short-Term Borrowed Funds
The following tables set forth certain information regarding the amounts, year-end weighted average rates, average balances, weighted average rate, and maximum month-end balances for short-term borrowed funds, at and during 2024 and 2023:
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Rate | Amount | Rate | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
| At year-end | ||||
| Master notes and other short-term borrowings | $1,414 | 3.69% | $1,379 | 4.56% |
| $1,414 | 3.69% | $1,379 | 4.56% | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Rate | Amount | Rate | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
| Average for the year | ||||
| Federal funds purchased | $2 | 5.82% | $4 | 5.90% |
| Master notes and other short-term borrowings | 1,351 | 4.36% | 1,073 | 4.28% |
| Notes payable | 3,265 | 4.93% | — | — |
| $4,618 | 4.77% | $1,077 | 4.29% | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| Maximum month-end balance | ||
| Master notes and other short-term borrowings | $1,463 | $2,094 |
Master notes represent an overnight investment in commercial paper issued by the Company to customers of its subsidiary bank, where an agreement is in place.
The subsidiary bank has combined available lines of credit for federal funds and Federal Reserve discount window availability in the amount of $66.3 million at December 31, 2024.
Note 10 - Long-Term Debt
The Company has a line of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank secured by qualifying first lien and second mortgage loans and commercial real estate loans with eligible collateral value of $169.3 million with the entire amount available for advances at December 31, 2024. There wereno long-term advances under this line at December 31, 2024 or at December 31, 2023. The Company also secured a $3.0 million line of credit with TIB The Independent BankersBank, N.A. during 2020. The line is secured with 100% of the outstanding common shares of the Company’s subsidiary bank. As of December 31, 2024, there wasno outstanding balance on the line of credit. This loan carries certain debt covenants, and as of December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all of these covenants.
During the third quarter of 2019, the Company conducted a private placement offering of fixed rate junior subordinated debt securities at $1,000 per security with a required minimum investment of $50,000. The offering raised $10.0 million, of which $9.6 million was outstanding at December 31, 2024. These securities have a final maturity date of September 30, 2029 and became redeemable by the Company on September 30, 2024. The junior subordin ated debt pays interest quarterly at an annual fixed rate of 5.25%. All proceeds of this private placement qualified as and are included in the calculation of Tier 2 capital. Once the remaining term to maturity drops under five years, the Company must impose atwenty percent annual reduction per year of the amount of the proceeds from the sale of these securities that are eligible to be counted as Tier 2 capital. At December 31, 2024, $7.7 million of the subordinated debt issued in 2019 qualifies as Tier 2 capital.
During the third quarter of 2021, the Company issued $12.0 million and $8.0 million of 10-year and 15-year fixed-to-floating rate subordinated debt securities, respectively. At December 31, 2024, $11.8 million and $8.0 million remained outstanding of the 10-year and 15-year subordinated notes, respectively. The 10-year subordinated notes mature on September 3, 2031, though they are redeemable at the Company’s option on or after September 3, 2026, and initially pay interest quarterly at an annual rate of 3.5%. From and including September 3, 2026 to but excluding September 3, 2031, or up to any early redemption date, the interest rate on the 10-year subordinated notes will reset quarterly to an annual rate equal to the then-current three-month secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) plus 283 basis points payable quarterly in arrears. The 15-year subordinated notes mature on September 3, 2036, though they are redeemable at the Company’s option on or after September 3, 2031, and initially pay interest quarterly at an annual rate of 4.0%. From and including September 3, 2031 to but excluding September 3, 2036, or up to any early redemption date, the interest rate on the 15-year subordinated notes will reset quarterly to an annual rate equal to the then-current three-month SOFR plus 292 basis points payable quarterly in arrears. The subordinated debt was structured to qualify as and is included in the calculation of the Company’s Tier 2 capital. Once the remaining term to maturity drops under five years, the Company must impose atwenty percent annual reduction per year of the amount of the proceeds from the sale of these securities that are eligible to be counted as Tier 2 capital. The Company will have a twenty percent reduction beginning at September 3, 2026 and September 3, 2031 for the 10-year and 15-year subordinated notes, respectively.
Debt is reported net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $231,000 and $308,000 at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, the scheduled maturities of these long-term borrowings are as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |
| 2025 | $— |
| 2026 | — |
| 2027 | — |
| 2028 | — |
| 2029 | 9,642 |
| Thereafter | 19,750 |
| Less: unamortized debt issuance costs | (231) |
| Total | $29,161 |
Note 11 - Income Tax Matters
The significant components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Current tax expense: | |||
| Federal | $2,728 | $2,706 | $925 |
| State | 309 | 256 | 176 |
| Total | 3,037 | 2,962 | 1,101 |
| Deferred tax expense (benefit): | |||
| Federal | (263) | (709) | 466 |
| State | 77 | (85) | 138 |
| Total | (186) | (794) | 604 |
| Net provision for income taxes | $2,851 | $2,168 | $1,705 |
The difference between the provision for income taxes and the amounts computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% to income before income taxes is summarized below:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Tax computed at the statutory federal rate | $2,679 | $2,260 | $2,090 |
| Increases (decreases) resulting from: | |||
| State income taxes, net of federal benefit | 305 | 135 | 248 |
| Meals and entertainment | 49 | 33 | 24 |
| Tax exempt income on bank owned life insurance policies | (30) | (29) | (238) |
| Tax exempt interest, net | (181) | (315) | (364) |
| Other | 29 | 84 | (55) |
| Provision for income taxes | $2,851 | $2,168 | $1,705 |
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of deferred taxes at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Deferred tax assets relating to: | |||
| Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale | $7,311 | $7,487 | $9,488 |
| Allowance for credit losses | 1,366 | 1,333 | 559 |
| Deferred compensation | 1,086 | 967 | 938 |
| Lease liability | 270 | 369 | 458 |
| Other | 74 | 20 | 40 |
| Total deferred tax assets | 10,107 | 10,176 | 11,483 |
| Deferred tax liabilities relating to: | |||
| Deferred loans fees and costs | (544) | (529) | (481) |
| ROU asset | (250) | (344) | (430) |
| Loan servicing | (220) | (239) | (276) |
| Premises and equipment | (95) | (147) | (174) |
| 2016-01 unrealized gain | (15) | (7) | (5) |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | (1,124) | (1,266) | (1,366) |
| Net recorded deferred tax asset | $8,983 | $8,910 | $10,117 |
The net deferred tax asset is included in deferred income tax benefit on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The Company hasno uncertain tax positions. The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of North Carolina and South Carolina. The Company is no longer subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for years before 2021.
Note 12 - Commitments and Contingencies
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
The subsidiary bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risks in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, lines of credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve elements of credit risk in excess of amounts recognized in the accompanying financial statements.
The Bank’s risk of loss with the unfunded loans and lines of credit or standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments under such instruments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. The amount of collateral obtained, if any, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, real estate and time deposits with financial institutions. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Credit card commitments are unsecured.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, outstanding financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk were as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| Commitments to extend credit | $224,708 | $204,163 |
| Credit card commitments | 26,715 | 25,647 |
| Standby letters of credit | 8,141 | 7,878 |
| $259,564 | $237,688 | |
The allowance for credit losses for unfunded loan commitments of $167,000 and $184,000 at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, is separately classified on the balance sheet within Other Liabilities.
The following table presents the balance and activity in the allowance for credit losses for unfunded loan commitments for the year ended December 31, 2024.
| Total Allowance for Credit Losses - Unfunded Loan Commitments | |
|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |
| Balance, December 31, 2023 | $184 |
| Recovery of credit losses | (17) |
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | $167 |
Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings. In the opinion of management, any liability resulting from such proceedings would not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Financial Instruments with Concentration of Credit Risk
The subsidiary bank makes commercial, agricultural, real estate mortgage, home equity and consumer loans primarily in Stanly, Anson, Cabarrus, Randolph and Mecklenburg counties in North Carolina. A substantial portion of the Company’s customers’ ability to honor their contracts is dependent on the economy in these counties.
Although the Company’s composition of loans is diversified, there is some concentration of mortgage real estate loans, primarily one-to-four family residential mortgage loans and commercial loans secured primarily by real estate, shopping center locations, commercial land development, commercial buildings and equipment in the total portfolio. The Bank’s policy is to abide by real estate loan-to-value margin limits corresponding to guidelines issued by the federal supervisory agencies on March 19, 1993. The Bank’s lending policy for all loans requires that they be supported by sufficient cash flows at the time of origination.
Note 13 - Related Party Transactions
The Company has granted loans to certain directors and executive officers and their related interests. Such loans are made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other borrowers and, in management’s opinion, do not involve more than the normal risk of collectability. All loans to directors and executive officers or their related interests are submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. A summary of loans to directors, executive officers and their related interests follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| Balance, at beginning of the year | $4,853 | $4,984 |
| Beginning balance adjustment | — | (40) |
| Disbursements during the year | 1,487 | 10,238 |
| Collections during the year | (1,058) | (10,329) |
| Balance, at end of the year | $5,282 | $4,853 |
At December 31, 2024, the Company had approved, but unused lines of credit, totaling $5.3 millionto executive officers and directors, and their related interests, compared to $6.1 million at December 31, 2023. In addition, at December 31, 2024, the Company had $28.1 millionof deposits for executive officers and directors, and their related interests compared to $34.8 million at December 31, 2023. Preferred stock issued to directors, executive officers and their related interests was $1.2 millionat December 31, 2024 compared to $1.3 million at December 31, 2023. Additionally, certain directors own subordinated debt issued by the Company. The amount of related interest ownership of the Company’s subordinated debt at the end of 2024 was $685,000 compared to $1.1 million at December 31, 2023.
Note 14 – Shareholders’ Equity and Regulatory Matters
The Company and its banking subsidiary are subject to certain requirements imposed by state and federal banking statutes and regulations. These requirements, among other things, establish minimum levels of capital, restrict the amount of dividends that may be distributed, and require that reserves on deposit liabilities be maintained in the form of vault cash or deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank. For the reserve maintenance period in effect at December 31, 2024, there wasno requirement of the Bank to maintain reserve balances in cash or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank as reserves on deposit liabilities.
The Company and its subsidiary bank are subject to federal regulatory risk-based capital guidelines for banks and bank holding companies. Each must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices which measure Total Capital, Tier 1 Capital and Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets and Tier 1 Capital to average assets. As of December 31, 2024, the Company and its subsidiary bank continue to exceed minimum capital standards and remain well-capitalized under the capital adequacy rules.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy and the Company’s consolidated capital ratios are set forth in the table below. The Company expects to meet or exceed these minimums without altering current operations or strategy.
| Minimum · Minimum to Be Well | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Capital · Capitalized Under Prompt | ||||||
| Actual | Requirement | Corrective Action Provisions | ||||
| Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |
| December 31, 2024 · (dollars in thousands) | ||||||
| Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets: | ||||||
| Consolidated | $115,464 | 14.3% | $64,547 | 8.0% | ||
| Uwharrie Bank | 112,609 | 14.0% | 64,501 | 8.0% | 80,626 | 10.0% |
| Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets: | ||||||
| Consolidated | 82,406 | 10.2% | 48,410 | 6.0% | ||
| Uwharrie Bank | 106,548 | 13.2% | 48,376 | 6.0% | 64,501 | 8.0% |
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets: | ||||||
| Consolidated | 71,751 | 8.9% | 36,308 | 4.5% | ||
| Uwharrie Bank | 95,893 | 11.9% | 36,282 | 4.5% | 52,407 | 6.5% |
| Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets: | ||||||
| Consolidated | 82,406 | 7.1% | 46,469 | 4.0% | ||
| Uwharrie Bank | 106,548 | 9.2% | 46,385 | 4.0% | 57,981 | 5.0% |
Note 14 – Shareholders’ Equity and Regulatory Matters (Continued)
| Minimum · Minimum to Be Well | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Capital · Capitalized Under Prompt | ||||||
| Actual | Requirement | Corrective Action Provisions | ||||
| Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |
| December 31, 2023 · (dollars in thousands) | ||||||
| Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets: | ||||||
| Consolidated | $109,207 | 14.8% | $58,872 | 8.0% | ||
| Uwharrie Bank | 103,966 | 14.1% | 58,780 | 8.0% | 73,475 | 10.0% |
| Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets: | ||||||
| Consolidated | 74,542 | 10.1% | 44,154 | 6.0% | ||
| Uwharrie Bank | 98,165 | 13.4% | 44,085 | 6.0% | 58,780 | 8.0% |
| Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets: | ||||||
| Consolidated | 63,887 | 8.7% | 33,115 | 4.5% | ||
| Uwharrie Bank | 87,510 | 11.9% | 33,064 | 4.5% | 47,759 | 6.5% |
| Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets: | ||||||
| Consolidated | 74,542 | 6.9% | 43,002 | 4.0% | ||
| Uwharrie Bank | 98,165 | 9.1% | 42,925 | 4.0% | 53,656 | 5.0% |
As of December 31, 2024, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation categorized the Company’s subsidiary bank as being well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There have been no conditions or events since such notification that management believes would have changed the categorization.
In January 2013, the Company’s subsidiary bank issued $7.9 million of Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B. The preferred stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital at the subsidiary bank and pays dividends at a rate of 5.30%. The preferred stock has no voting rights. The offering raised $7.9 million less issuance costs of $113,000. During 2013, the Company’s subsidiary bank issued $2.8 million of Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C. The preferred stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital at the Bank and pays dividends at an annual rate of 5.30%. The preferred stock has no voting rights. The offering raised $2.8 million in new capital less total issuance costs of $23,000. The total net amount of capital raised from Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B and Series C issued at the subsidiary bank level is presented as noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheets.
During the third quarter of 2019, the Company conducted a private placement offering of fixed rate junior subordinated debt securities at $1,000 per security with a required minimum investment of $50,000. The offering raised $10.0 million, of which $9.6 million was outstanding at December 31, 2024. These securities have a final maturity date of September 30, 2029 and became redeemable by the Company on September 30, 2024. The junior subordinated debt pays interest quarterly at an annual fixed rate of 5.25%. All proceeds of this private placement qualified as and are included in the calculation of Tier 2 capital. Once the remaining term to maturity drops under five years, the Company must impose atwenty percent annual reduction per year of the amount of the proceeds from the sale of these securities that are eligible to be counted as Tier 2 capital. At December 31, 2024, $7.7 million of the subordinated debt issued in 2019 qualifies as Tier 2 capital.
During the third quarter of 2021, the Company issued $12.0 million and $8.0 million of 10-year and 15-year fixed-to-floating rate subordinated debt securities, respectively. At December 31, 2024, $11.8 million and $8.0 million remained outstanding of the 10-year and 15-year subordinated notes, respectively. The 10-year subordinated notes mature on September 3, 2031, though they are redeemable at the Company’s option on or after September 3, 2026, and initially pay interest quarterly at an annual rate of 3.5%. From and including September 3, 2026 to but excluding September 3, 2031, or up to any early redemption date, the interest rate on the 10-year subordinated notes will reset quarterly to an annual rate equal to the then-current three-month SOFR plus 283 basis points payable quarterly in arrears. The 15-year subordinated notes mature on September 3, 2036, though they are redeemable at the Company’s option on or after September 3, 2031, and initially pay interest quarterly at an annual rate of 4.0%. From and including September 3, 2031 to but excluding September 3, 2036, or up to any early redemption date, the interest rate on the 15-year subordinated notes will reset quarterly to an annual rate equal to the then-current three-month SOFR plus 292 basis points payable quarterly in arrears. The subordinated debt was structured to qualify as and is included in the calculation of the Company’s Tier 2 capital. Once the remaining term to maturity drops under five years, the Company must impose a twenty percent annual reduction per year of the amount of the proceeds from the sale of these securities that are eligible to be counted as Tier 2 capital. The Company will have atwenty percent reduction beginning at September 3, 2026 and September 3, 2031 for the 10-year and 15-year subordinated notes, respectively. Proceeds of the Company’s aforementioned securities that have been invested in its subsidiary bank qualify for Tier 1 capital treatment for the Bank and are included as such in its year end capital ratios.
Note 14 – Shareholders’ Equity and Regulatory Matters (Continued)
Stock Repurchase Program
On February 21, 1995, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized and approved a Stock Repurchase Program, to be reaffirmed annually, pursuant to which the Company may repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock for the primary purpose of providing liquidity to its shareholders. During 2024, the Company repurchased 184,478 shares of outstanding common stock and repurchased 90,017 and 55,982 shares of outstanding common stock during 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Note 15 - Employee and Director Benefit Plans
Employees’ 401(k) Retirement Plan
The Company has established an associate tax deferred savings plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. All associates are eligible to make elective deferrals on the first day of the calendar month coincident or next following the date the associate attains the age of 18 and completes thirty days of eligible service. Employees are 100% vested in the plan once they enroll.
The Company’s annual contribution to the plan was $711,000 in 2024, $665,000 in 2023 and $656,000 in 2022, determined as follows:
The Company will contribute a safe harbor matching contribution in an amount equal to 100% of the matched employee contributions that are not in excess of 5% of compensation.
A discretionary contribution, subject to approval by the Board of Directors, limited to an amount not to exceed the maximum amount deductible for income tax purposes.
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
The Company has implemented a non-qualifying deferred compensation plan for certain executive officers. Certain of the plan benefits will accrue and vest during the period of employment and will be paid in fixed monthly benefit payments for up toten years upon separation from service. The plan also provides for payment of death benefits and for payment of disability benefits in the event the officer becomes permanently disabled prior to separation from service.
Effective December 31, 2008, this plan was amended and restated to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. The participants’ account liability balances as of December 31, 2008 could be transferred into a trust fund, where investments will be participant-directed.
The plan is structured as a defined contribution plan and the Company’s expected annual funding contribution for the participants has been calculated through the participant’s expected retirement date. Under terms of the agreement, the Company has reserved the absolute right, at its sole discretion, to either fund or refrain from funding the plan. The plans assets are maintained in a rabbi trust and are recorded at fair value with the corresponding liability adjusted to the same fair value.
During 2024, $223,000 was expensed for benefits provided under the plans. Benefits provided under the plans were $223,000 for 2023 and 2022, respectively. The liability accrued for deferred compensation under the plan amounted to $5.1 million and $4.5 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Split-Dollar Life Insurance
The Company has entered into Life Insurance Endorsement Method Split-Dollar Agreements with certain officers. Under these agreements, upon death of the officer, the Company first recovers the cash surrender value of the contract and then shares the remaining death benefits from insurance contracts, which are written with different carriers, with the designated beneficiaries of the officers. The death benefit to the officers’ beneficiaries is a multiple of base salary at the time of the agreements. The Company, as owner of the policies, retains an interest in the life insurance proceeds and a 100% interest in the cash surrender value of the policies. During 2024, the income associated with these policies was $68,000. During 2023, the income associated with these policies was $79,000 compared to income of $37,000 during 2022. The liability associated with the split-dollar life insurance policies is $664,000 and $732,000 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Note 15 - Employee and Director Benefit Plans (Continued)
Stock Grant Plan
During 2015, the Company adopted the 2015 Stock Grant Plan (“SGP”), under which the Company, at its discretion, may choose to make grants or awards of Uwharrie Capital Corp common stock (the “Common Stock”) to employees, directors or independent contractors of the Company or its subsidiaries as an alternate form of compensation or as a performance bonus. Shares of the Company’s Common Stock to be used for Stock Grants under this Plan are outstanding shares purchased by a revocable trust formed by the Company (the “Trust”). Participants are 100% vested in the shares purchased on their behalf as soon as the Trust’s purchase is completed. The Company recognizes expense for the value of the shares at the time they are purchased by the Trust. During 2024, there were 22,683 shares granted at an expense of $173,000 compared to 23,576 shares granted at an expense of $183,000 in 2023 and 19,078 shares granted at an expense of $163,000 in 2022.
Note 16 - Fair Values of Financial Instruments
ASC 825, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis.
The fair value estimates presented at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, are based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments. Fair value estimates are intended to represent the price an asset could be sold at or the price at which a liability could be settled. However, given there is no active market or observable market transactions for many of the Company’s financial instruments, the Company has made estimates of many of these fair values which are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimated values. The estimated fair values disclosed in the following table do not represent market values of all assets and liabilities of the Company and should not be interpreted to represent the underlying value of the Company. The following table reflects a comparison of carrying amounts and the estimated fair value of the financial instruments as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
| Carrying · Estimated | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | Value | Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| (dollars in thousands) | |||||
| FINANCIAL ASSETS | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $52,267 | $52,267 | $52,267 | $— | $— |
| Securities available for sale | 332,986 | 332,986 | 29,894 | 303,092 | — |
| Securities held to maturity | 26,745 | 24,561 | — | 10,735 | 13,826 |
| Equity securities | 334 | 334 | 334 | — | — |
| Loans held for investment, net | 660,553 | 629,111 | — | — | 629,111 |
| Loans held for sale | 4,561 | 4,561 | — | 4,561 | — |
| Restricted stock | 1,709 | 1,709 | 1,709 | — | — |
| Loan servicing assets | 3,903 | 7,323 | — | 7,323 | — |
| Mortgage banking derivatives | 795 | 795 | — | 204 | 591 |
| Accrued interest receivable | 4,355 | 4,355 | — | — | 4,355 |
| FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | |||||
| Deposits | $1,030,236 | $1,029,696 | $— | $1,029,696 | $— |
| Short-term borrowings | 1,414 | 1,414 | — | 1,414 | — |
| Long-term debt | 29,161 | 25,725 | — | — | 25,725 |
| Accrued interest payable | 505 | 505 | — | — | 505 |
| Carrying · Estimated | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | Value | Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| (dollars in thousands) | |||||
| FINANCIAL ASSETS | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $63,434 | $63,434 | $63,434 | $— | $— |
| Securities available for sale | 336,714 | 336,714 | 51,505 | 285,209 | — |
| Securities held to maturity | 28,544 | 25,736 | — | 12,614 | 13,122 |
| Equity securities | 302 | 302 | 302 | — | — |
| Loans held for investment, net | 586,510 | 544,985 | — | — | 544,985 |
| Loans held for sale | 4,695 | 4,695 | — | 4,695 | — |
| Restricted stock | 1,672 | 1,672 | 1,672 | — | — |
| Loan servicing assets | 4,287 | 7,030 | — | 7,030 | — |
| Mortgage banking derivatives | 852 | 852 | — | 46 | 806 |
| Accrued interest receivable | 4,393 | 4,393 | — | — | 4,393 |
| FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | |||||
| Deposits | $981,713 | $980,534 | $— | $980,534 | $— |
| Short-term borrowings | 1,379 | 1,379 | — | 1,379 | — |
| Long-term debt | 29,104 | 25,102 | — | — | 25,102 |
| Mortgage banking derivatives | 288 | 288 | — | 288 | — |
| Accrued interest payable | 414 | 414 | — | — | 414 |
At December 31, 2024, the subsidiary bank had outstanding standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit. These off-balance sheet financial instruments are generally exercisable at the market rate prevailing at the date the underlying transaction will be completed. The fair value is not material. See Note 12 (Commitments and Contingencies) to the Company’s Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding commitments and contingent liabilities.
The following table provides fair value information for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Securities available for sale: | ||||
| U.S. Treasury | $29,894 | $29,894 | $— | $— |
| U.S. Government agencies | 41,729 | — | 41,729 | — |
| GSE - Mortgage-backed securities and CMOs | 152,789 | — | 152,789 | — |
| Asset-backed securities | 23,578 | — | 23,578 | — |
| State and political subdivisions | 79,253 | — | 79,253 | — |
| Corporate bonds | 5,743 | — | 5,743 | — |
| Equity securities | 334 | 334 | — | — |
| Mortgage banking derivatives | 795 | — | 204 | 591 |
| Total assets at fair value | $334,115 | $30,228 | $303,296 | $591 |
| Mortgage banking derivatives | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| Total liabilities at fair value | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Securities available for sale: | ||||
| U.S. Treasury | $51,505 | $51,505 | $— | $— |
| U.S. Government agencies | 43,018 | — | 43,018 | — |
| GSE - Mortgage-backed securities and CMOs | 123,787 | — | 123,787 | — |
| Asset-backed securities | 31,513 | — | 31,513 | — |
| State and political subdivisions | 81,400 | — | 81,400 | — |
| Corporate bonds | 5,491 | — | 5,491 | — |
| Equity securities | 302 | 302 | — | — |
| Mortgage banking derivatives | 852 | — | 46 | 806 |
| Total assets at fair value | $337,868 | $51,807 | $285,255 | $806 |
| Mortgage banking derivatives | $288 | $— | $288 | $— |
| Total liabilities at fair value | $288 | $— | $288 | $— |
The following table provides a reconciliation for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements:
| Mortgage banking derivatives: Interest rate lock commitments | Securities available for sale: GSE mortgage-backed securities and CMOs | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | $(95) | $3,999 | $3,904 |
| Change in fair value: | |||
| Included in income from mortgage banking | 901 | — | 901 |
| Included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | — | 4 | 4 |
| Change in observability of significant inputs: | |||
| Included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | — | (4,003) | (4,003) |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $806 | $— | $806 |
| Change in fair value: | |||
| Included in income from mortgage banking | (215) | — | (215) |
| Included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | — |
| Change in observability of significant inputs: | |||
| Included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | — | — | — |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $591 | $— | $591 |
During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company hadone mortgage-backed security that was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 due to changes in the observability of significant inputs. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company was able to observe inputs sufficient to support a Level 2 designation. Accordingly, the fair value of the security was transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 at December 31, 2023.
The fair value of mortgage IRLCs at December 31, 2024 was calculated based on a notional amount of $32.4 million. Significant unobservable inputs are used to determine the fair value of these derivatives. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, such inputs included anticipated margins to be earned based on market movement from the original lock date and a weighted average projected pull-through rate of 90.1% determined by loan product, loan stage, and loan purpose. The fair value of mortgage IRLCs at December 31, 2023 was calculated based on a notional amount of $21.8 million. Significant unobservable inputs were the same as those used for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and assumed a weighted average projected pull-through rate of 82.0% at December 31, 2023. Changes in interest rates and other assumptions could significantly change these estimated values.
The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market value that were recognized at fair value less cost to sell at the end of the period. There were no such assets at December 31, 2024. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis are included in the table below as of December 31, 2023:
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Individually evaluated loans | $187 | $— | $— | $187 |
| Total assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis | $187 | $— | $— | $187 |
| Total liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis | $— | $— | $— | $— |
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements:
| General | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Input | Range |
| Nonrecurring measurements: | |||
| Individually evaluated loans | Discounted appraisals | Collateral discounts and estimated costs to sell | 0 – 25% |
There wereno individually evaluated loans at December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2023, individually evaluated loans were being evaluated with discounted appraisals for individually assessed nonaccrual loans deemed collateral dependent.
Note 17 - Parent Company Financial Data
The following is a summary of the condensed financial statements of Uwharrie Capital Corp:
Condensed Balance Sheets
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| Assets | ||
| Cash and demand deposits | $102 | $141 |
| Interest-earning deposits | 4,549 | 5,221 |
| Equity securities | 334 | 302 |
| Investments in: | ||
| Bank subsidiaries | 71,165 | 62,409 |
| Nonbank subsidiaries | 911 | 706 |
| Other assets | 838 | 850 |
| Total assets | $77,899 | $69,629 |
| Liabilities and shareholders’ equity | ||
| Master notes | $1,414 | $1,379 |
| Long term debt | 29,161 | 29,104 |
| Other liabilities | 300 | 360 |
| Total liabilities | 30,875 | 30,843 |
| Shareholders’ equity | 47,024 | 38,786 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $77,899 | $69,629 |
Note 17 - Parent Company Financial Data (Continued)
Condensed Statements of Income
| 2024 · 2023 · 2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||
| Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries | $9,154 | $7,907 | $6,826 | |
| Dividends received from subsidiaries | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,750 | |
| Interest income | 103 | 87 | 39 | |
| Other income | 203 | 167 | 80 | |
| Interest expense | (1,386) | (1,377) | (1,359) | |
| Other operating expense | (497) | (537) | (440) | |
| Income tax benefit | 331 | 349 | 353 | |
| Net income | $9,908 | $8,596 | $8,249 | |
| Consolidated net income | $9,908 | $8,596 | $8,249 | |
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (566) | (565) | (565) | |
| Net income attributable to Uwharrie Capital Corp | 9,342 | 8,031 | 7,684 | |
| Net income available to common shareholders | $9,342 | $8,031 | $7,684 | |
| Net income per common share | ||||
| Basic | $1.30 | $1.09 | $ | $1.04 |
| Diluted | $1.30 | $1.09 | $ | $1.04 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||
| Basic | 7,188,026 | 7,341,446 | 7,391,787 | |
| Diluted | 7,188,026 | 7,341,446 | 7,391,787 | |
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||
| Net income | $9,908 | $8,596 | $8,249 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
| Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries | (9,154) | (7,907) | (6,826) |
| Realized/unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities | (32) | (10) | 100 |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| (Increase) decrease in other assets | 12 | 397 | (307) |
| Increase (decrease) in other liabilities | (60) | (169) | 11 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 751 | 984 | 1,304 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||
| Net increase (decrease) in master notes | 35 | 335 | (37) |
| Net decrease in long-term debt | (20) | (580) | — |
| Repurchase of common stock, net | (1,467) | (728) | (451) |
| Cash paid for fractional shares | (10) | (9) | (9) |
| Net cash used by financing activities | (1,462) | (982) | (497) |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | (711) | 2 | 807 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 5,362 | 5,360 | 4,553 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $4,651 | $5,362 | $5,360 |
Note 18 - Segment Reporting
The chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) of the Company is a group of individuals, also referred to as the Executive Management Team, consisting of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Risk Officer. The Executive Management Team is responsible for allocating resources and assessing the performance of the Company.
Segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which discrete financial information is available and evaluated regularly by the CODM. The Executive Management Team has identified three operating segments within the Company, each with a manager that reports directly to the CODM. The Company's business operating segments are determined based on the nature of the products or services provided and reflect the manner in which financial information is currently evaluated by the Executive Management Team. The three operating segments of the Company are as follows:
Banking Operations - This segment provides financial products and services to consumer and commercial customers in the form of deposit products, loan products and cash management services through branches, online banking, mobile banking and telephone banking. This segment is also responsible for the management of the investment portfolio. Significant components of noninterest income for this segment are service charges on deposits and interchange fees on card transactions. Significant noninterest expense is salaries and employee benefits.
Mortgage Banking - This segment reflects Uwharrie Bank Mortgage, a division of the Bank that specializes in originating and
servicing one-to-four family residential mortgage loans which are primarily sold on the secondary market. Loans sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac are sold with servicing rights retained. Significant noninterest income for this segment is gain or loss on the sale of loans. Significant noninterest expense is salaries and employee benefits.
Wealth Management - This segment reflects investment advisory, broker-dealer and insurance services of UIA, TSAC and BOS
Agency, respectively. Significant noninterest income for this segment is service fees and commissions. Significant noninterest expense is salaries and employee benefits.
While the CODM monitors each segment’s pre-tax, pre-provision profit or loss, the primary measure for allocating resources to the operating segments during the annual budgeting process is Net Income. This measure is also used to assess the performance of each segment, with a focus on net interest income, noninterest income, and noninterest expense. The CODM conducts monthly income review meetings, where budget-to-actual variances for Net Income and pre-tax, pre-provision profit or loss and its components are analyzed. The Company provides a broad range of financial services as described above and aims to provide one place for its customers to satisfy all of their financial services needs. As such, many customers are shared under the “Uwharrie” umbrella as are certain costs to conduct business. Management regularly reviews the different revenue streams, but is aware that shared resources and costs of key corporate functions may not be fully allocated among the operating segments. The Executive Management Team believes it is appropriate to aggregate thethree operating segments intoone reportable segment. A review of quantitative thresholds was performed, and the CODM has determined that the Company’s operations are not considered to constitute more than one reportable segment. Non-segment operations are classified as Other below and include assets and activity of the parent holding company. Management will continue to evaluate the operating segments for separate reporting as facts and circumstances change.
| Banking, Mortgage and Wealth Management | Other | Consolidated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | |||
| Interest income | $57,537 | $102 | $57,639 |
| Interest expense | 20,328 | 1,386 | 21,714 |
| Net interest income | 37,209 | (1,284) | 35,925 |
| Noninterest income | 12,022 | 203 | 12,225 |
| Noninterest expense | 34,366 | 497 | 34,863 |
| Pre-tax, pre-provision income | 14,865 | (1,578) | 13,287 |
| Provision for (recovery of) credit losses | 528 | — | 528 |
| Provision for income taxes | 3,183 | (332) | 2,851 |
| Net income (loss) | $11,154 | $(1,246) | $9,908 |
| Total assets as of December 31, 2024 | $1,123,764 | $5,044 | $1,128,808 |
| Interest income | $47,484 | $87 | $47,571 |
| Interest expense | 13,497 | 1,378 | 14,875 |
| Net interest income | 33,987 | (1,291) | 32,696 |
| Noninterest income | 11,580 | 167 | 11,747 |
| Noninterest expense | 31,629 | 536 | 32,165 |
| Pre-tax, pre-provision income | 13,938 | (1,660) | 12,278 |
| Provision for (recovery of) credit losses | 1,514 | — | 1,514 |
| Provision for income taxes | 2,517 | (349) | 2,168 |
| Net income (loss) | $9,907 | $(1,311) | $8,596 |
| Total assets as of December 31, 2023 | $1,066,192 | $6,399 | $1,072,591 |
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