FB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 27, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Mar 27, 2025
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Fidelity Homestead Association, a Louisiana corporation, was formed on December 31, 1908, as a chartered institution by the state of Louisiana until 2007. In July 2007, Fidelity Homestead Association officially changed its charter to be a state-chartered mutual savings bank and changed its name to Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank. In December 2014, the name was changed to Fidelity Bank (“the Bank”). FB Bancorp, Inc. (“FB Bancorp,” the “Company,” “we,” “our”) is a Maryland corporation that was incorporated in February 2024 to become the registered bank holding company for Fidelity Bank upon its conversion from the mutual-to-stock form of organization, which occurred on October 22, 2024. The Company sold 19,837,500 shares of common stock at $10.00 per share, for gross offering proceeds of $198.4 million. The cost of conversion and issuance of common stock was approximately $4.7 million, which was deducted from the gross offering proceeds. The Bank’s employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) purchased 1,587,000, or 8% of total shares issued, at a cost of $17.9 million. The Company contributed $88.4 million of the net offering proceeds to the Bank as additional capital.
The Bank operates eighteen full service branches and two drive-up branches in Southern Louisiana. The Bank’s primary lending products are real-estate residential, real-estate commercial, and consumer loans. The Bank’s primary deposit products are certificates of deposit and demand deposit accounts. In January 2014, the Bank acquired the net assets of NOLA Lending Group (“NOLA”) as a fully-owned division of the Bank. NOLA originates, primarily for resale, residential mortgages in Southern Louisiana, the Florida panhandle, and Mississippi.
A summary of the significant accounting policies of the Bank consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements follows. The accounting principles followed by the Bank and the methods of applying them are in conformity with both accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and prevailing practices of the banking industry.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all other entities in which the Company has controlling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to generally accepted accounting principles and the prevailing practices within the banking industry.
Operating Segments
Generally accepted accounting principles requires that information be reported about a company’s operating segments using a “management approach.” Reportable segments are identified in these standards as those revenue-producing components for which discrete financial information is produced internally and which are subject to evaluation by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") in deciding how to allocate resources to segments.
See additional segment disclosure information in Note 19 – Segment Information.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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.
The determination of the allowance for credit losses is based on estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the economic environment and market conditions. In connection with the determination of the estimated losses on loans, management obtains independent appraisals for significant collateral.
While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, further reductions in the carrying amounts of loans may be necessary based on changes in local economic conditions. In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the estimated losses on loans. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additional losses based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. Because of these factors, it is reasonably possible that the estimated losses on loans may change materially in the near term. However, the amount of the change that is reasonably possible cannot be estimated.
The Bank’s loans are generally secured by specific items of collateral including real property, consumer assets, and business assets. Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of its debtors’ ability to honor their contracts is dependent on local economic conditions and the real estate industry.
Other material estimates that are particularly significant relate to mortgage banking operations under NOLA. These estimates include the Bank’s fair value measurements of loans held for sale, interest rate locks granted to consumers, and other derivative assets used for hedging the interest rate risk of NOLA’s mortgage business.
Concentration of Credit Risks
The Bank’s lending activity is concentrated primarily in Southern Louisiana. Repayment of loans is expected to come from cash flows of the borrowers. Losses are limited by the value of the collateral upon default of the borrowers. The Bank does not have any significant concentrations to any one industry or customer. The Bank also holds a substantial amount of its cash and cash equivalents at the Federal Reserve Bank.
Commercial real estate loans, including commercial construction loans, represented approximately 32% and 31% of the total portfolio at December 31, 2024 and 2023 respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Forthe purpose of presentation in the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash, interest-bearing deposits and noninterest-bearing demand deposits at other financial institutions with maturities less than one year. Generally, interest bearing deposits with banks have maturities of three months or less and federal funds are sold for one-day periods. The Bank may be required to maintain cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank to meet regulatory requirements. The Federal Reserve announced on March 15, 2020 it was reducing reserve requirements to zero percent effective March 26, 2020. This action eliminated reserve requirements for all depository institutions to free up liquidity in the banking system to support lending to householdsand businesses. As such, during 2020 management reduced reserve balance tozero, where it remained as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Advertising
The Bank expenses the costs of advertising as incurred.
Investment Securities
Generally, the Bank invests in Federal Agency securities, such as, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and mortgage backed securities, such as those of Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), Small Business Administration (SBA) and corporate bonds.
Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and recognized, net of income taxes, in other comprehensive income (loss) and in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of equity. The Bank had no held to maturity or trading securities as of December 31, 2024 or 2023.
The Bank evaluates available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position to determine whether the decline in the fair value below the amortized cost basis (impairment) is due to credit-related factors or noncredit-related factors. Any impairment that is not credit related is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. Credit-related impairment is recognized as an allowance for credit loss on the statement of financial condition, limited to the amount by which the amortized cost basis exceeds the fair value with a charge to earnings. In evaluating available-for-sale securities in unrealized loss positions for impairment, management considers the magnitude as well as the reasons for the decline, whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, whether the Bank would be required to sell the securities before a full recovery of costs and the results of reviews of the issuers' financial condition, among other facts.
The amortized cost of securities classified as available for sale or held to maturity is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity or, in the case of mortgage backed securities, over the estimated life of the security. Amortization, accretion and accrued interest are included in interest income on securities. Realized gains and losses are included in net securities gains and losses. Gains and losses on the sales of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.
A debt security is placed on nonaccrual status at the time any principal or interest payments become 90 days delinquent. Interest accrued but not received for a security place on non-accrual is reversed against interest income.
FHLB Stock
As a member of the FHLB, the Bank is required to maintain an investment in the FHLB based on defined criteria, including total assets. Because no ready market exists for this investment and there is no quoted market value, the Bank’s investment in FHLB stock is valued at cost. A determination as to whether there has been an impairment of a restricted stock investment is performed annually and includes a review of the current financial condition of the issuer.
Loans and Interest Income
The Bank grants mortgage, commercial and consumer loans to customers. A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is represented by loans in Southeast Louisiana. The ability of the Bank’s creditors to honor their contracts is dependent upon the real estate and general economic conditions in this area.
Loans receivable that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are stated at the unpaid principal balances, less the allowance for credit losses and net of deferred loan origination fees and unearned discounts. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield, using the interest method over the contractual life of the loan, adjusted for prepayments. Unearned discount relates principally to consumer installment loans. Interest on loans is credited to operations based on the unpaid principal amount outstanding using methods that approximate the interest method.
Interest on loans is recorded to income as earned. Accretion of unearned income is computed using methods which approximate a level rate of return on recorded principal. The accrual of interest on loans is fully reserved against interest income at the earliest of the loan being 91 days delinquent or at which point the Bank believes the collection of interest is doubtful after consideration of the economic environment, business conditions, and collection efforts. 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 interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis method or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, uncollected accrued interest is reversed, reducing interest income and future income accrual is discontinued. Loans are returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Under certain circumstances, interest rate reductions may be allowed on delinquent loans. Delinquency is based on the contractual terms of the loan.
Loans held for sale are stated at fair value on the statements of financial condition. The fair value includes any differentiation of the loans interest rates compared to similar loans delivered to investors, the expected servicing value of the loans, and any accrued interest. The Bank does not defer fees or costs on loans held for sale. The Bank elected the fair value option for loans held for sale because it more accurately reflects income and expenses related to secondary market mortgage activities in periods presented. The fair value of loans held for sale at December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $26.0 million and $22.6 million compared to the unpaid principal balance of $25.5 million and $21.2 million, respectively.
Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when control over the asset has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Bank, (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 Bank does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before maturity. During the normal course of business, the Bank may transfer a portion of a financial asset, for example, a participation loan or government guaranteed portion of a loan. In order to be eligible for sales treatment, the transfer of the portion of the loan must meet the criteria of a participating interest. If it does not meet the criteria for a participating interest, the transfer must be accounted for as a secured borrowing. In order to meet the criteria for a participating interest, all cash flows from the loan must be divided proportionately, the rights of each loan holder must have the same priority, and loan holders must have no recourse to the transferor other than standard representations and warranties, and no loan holder has the right to pledge or exchange the entire loan.
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. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off and expected to be charged-off. Management estimates the allowance balance using relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, delinquency level, or term as well as for changes in environmental conditions, such as changes in unemployment rates, property values, or other relevant factors. The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist.
Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Loans evaluated individually are not also included in the collective evaluation. When management determines that foreclosure is probable or the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty where repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of collateral, expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral adjusted for selling costs as appropriate.
The evaluation of the adequacy of loan collateral is often based upon estimates and appraisals. Because of changing economic conditions, the valuations determined from such estimates and appraisals may also change. Accordingly, the Bank may ultimately incur losses which vary from management’s current estimates. Adjustments to the allowance for credit losses are reported in the period such adjustments become known or are reasonably estimable.
Unfunded Commitments
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer if all conditions of the commitment have been met. The Company estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which the Company is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The reserve for unfunded commitments is recorded within other liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial condition, and the related provision is recorded in provision for credit losses on the consolidated statements of operations. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life.
Other Real Estate Owned
Other real estate owned assets consist of real estate acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure. These assets are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less cost to sell at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Any write-downs based on the asset’s fair value at date of acquisition are charged to allowance for credit losses. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in other operating expenses.
Premises and Equipment
Land is carried at cost. Buildings, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and leasehold and land improvements are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization computed on a straight line basis over the estimated useful lives of 5 to 39 years for buildings and leasehold and land improvements and 3 to 10 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Depreciation and amortization are computed primarily using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or over the shorter of the lease terms or the estimated lives of the leasehold improvements. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to operations while expenditures for major replacements and betterments are capitalized. When property and equipment are retired or sold, their cost and accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the property accounts and the resulting gain or loss is recorded in current operations at the date of disposal.
Loan Servicing
The authoritative guidance for accounting for servicing of financial assets requires all separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities to be initially measured at fair value, if practicable, and permits an entity to subsequently measure those servicing assets and servicing liabilities at fair value. Under the guidance, for subsequent measure, the Bank elected to continue to use the amortization method instead of adopting the fair value method. Management has determined that it has one class of servicing rights which is based on the type of loan. The risk characteristics of the underlying financial assets used to stratify servicing assets for purposes of measuring impairment are interest rate, type of product (fixed versus variable), duration, and asset quality.
Servicing fee income is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan; the fees are recorded as income when earned. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income.
Goodwill
Goodwill arises from business combinations and is generally determined as the excess of the fair value of the consideration paid over the fair value of net assets acquired and liabilities assumed at acquisition date. Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. The Bank performed its annual impairment evaluations of goodwill for 2024 and 2023. An impairment loss related to goodwill is recognized if the carrying amount of the goodwill is not recoverable and its carrying amount exceeds its fair value. After the impairment loss is recognized, the adjusted carrying amount of the goodwill shall be its new accounting basis. The Bank recognized $5.8 million of goodwill impairment at December 31, 2024. For more information, see note 6.
Bank Owned Life Insurance
The Bank is the owner and beneficiary of life insurance policies covering the lives of certain officers. These policies were purchased for investment purposes and are not associated with any deferred compensation or supplemental retirement plan. Bank owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the consolidated statements of financial condition dates, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination. The term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50 percent. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance, if based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Bank follows the accounting guidance related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which sets out a consistent framework to determine the appropriate level of tax reserves to maintain for uncertain tax positions.
A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment. Changes in the recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Bank has evaluated its positions regarding the accounting for uncertain tax positions and does not believe it has any material uncertain tax positions.
The Bank recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of income tax expense.
Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”) represents income available or loss attributable to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Unallocated common shares held by the ESOP are shown as a reduction in stockholders’ equity and are excluded from the weighted-average common shares outstanding for both basic and diluted earnings per share calculations until they are committed to be released.
The Company hadno dilutive or potentially dilutive securities during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income (loss). Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the stockholders’ equity section of the statements of financial condition, such items, along with net income (loss), are components of comprehensive income (loss).
Derivative Assets
As part of mortgage origination activities, the Bank enters into two forms of derivatives. These are interest rate locks and forward commitments to deliver residential mortgage bonds. The Bank does this to make an economic hedge against interest rate risk. The net values of these assets are carried at fair value with changes reflected in income. The Bank does not designate these as a hedge accounting relationship. For more information, see note 17.
Off-Balance Sheet Credit Related to Financial Instruments
In the ordinary course of business, the Bank enters into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they are funded.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates. The fair value estimates of existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments do not include the value of anticipated future business or the value of assets and liabilities not considered financial instruments.
Revenue Recognition
Service charges and fee income and other non-interest income include deposit and lending-related fees. Deposit-related fees consist of fees earned on customer activities and are generally recognized when the transactions occur or as the service is performed. Fees are earned on deposit accounts for account maintenance and various transaction-based services, such as ATM transactions, wire transfer activities, check and money order processing and insufficient funds/overdraft transactions. Lending-related fees generally represent transactional fees earned from late payments and other miscellaneous fees.
Card interchange fees are recognized upon settlement of credit and debit card payment transactions and are generally determined on a percentage basis for credit cards and fixed rates for debit cards based on the corresponding payment network’s rates.
There are no significant judgments relating to the amount and timing of revenue recognition for revenue streams within the scope of Topic 606. Due to the nature of the services provided, the Bank does not incur costs to obtain contracts and there are no material incremental costs to fulfill these contracts that should be capitalized. Additionally, there are no material contract assets or receivables as the Bank does not typically enter into long-term revenue contracts with its customers.
Leases
Leases are classified as operating or finance leases at the lease commencement date. The Bank leases certain locations and equipment. The Bank records leases on the consolidated statements of financial condition in the form of lease liability for the present value of the future minimum payments under the lease terms and a right-of-use asset equal to the lease liability adjusted for items such as deferred or prepaid rent, lease incentives, and any impairment of the right-of-use asset. The discount rate used in determining the lease liability is based upon incremental borrowing rates the Bank could obtain for similar loans as of the date of commencement or renewal. The Bank does not record short term leases with an initial lease term of on year or less on the consolidated statements of financial condition.
At lease inception, the Bank determines the lease term by considering the noncancelable lease term and all optional renewal periods that the Bank is reasonable certain to renew. The lease term is also used to calculate straight-line lease expense. Leasehold improvements, except for those relating to leases between entities under common control, are amortized over the shorter of the useful life and the estimated lease term.
Operating lease expense consist of a single lease cost allocated over the remaining lease term on a straight-line basis, variable lease expense, and any impairment of the right-of-use asset. Lease expense is included in occupancy and equipment expense on the Bank’s consolidated statements of operations.
The Company has elected the practical expedient that allows lessees to choose to not separate lease and nonlease components by class of underlying asset and are applying this practical expedient to all relevant asset classes. Additionally, the Company elected the package of transition provisions available which allowed the carryforward of the Company’s historical assessments of whether contracts contain leases, the lease classification, and the treatment of initial direct costs.
Recent Accounting Standards Adopted:
On January 1, 2023, the Bank adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as amended, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology. The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized costs, including loan receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities. It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and other similar instruments) and net investments in leases recognized by a lessor in accordance with Topic 842 on leases. In addition, ASC 326 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 management does not intend to sell or believes that it is more likely than not they will be required to sell.
Upon adoption of these new credit loss measurement standards, the Bank didnot recognize a material change to its consolidated financial position or results of operations. No retroactive cumulative effect of accounting changes were recognized in this adoption.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
ASU 2022-02, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures.” ASU 2022-02 eliminates the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 310-40, Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. Additionally, ASU 2022-02 requires entities to disclose current-period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases within the scope of ASC Subtopic 326-20, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses - Measured at Amortized Cost. ASU 2022-02 became effective for the Bank on January 1, 2023. The adoption of ASU 2022-02 didnot have a significant impact on our financial statements.
Accounting Standards Adopted in 2024:
ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The guidance issued in this update requires improvement to the disclosures about a public entity’s reportable segments and more detailed information about a reportable segment’s expenses and other segment items. Under this guidance, public entities are required to disclose segment expenses and other segment items on an annual and interim basis and to provide in interim periods all disclosures about a reportable segment that are currently required annually. The goal of these disclosures is to enable investors to develop more decision-useful financial analyses. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The amendments in this update should be applied retrospectively to all previous periods presented. The adoption of this standard didnot have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
ASU 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The guidance in this update provides enhanced transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The amendment addresses investor requests for income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The guidance requires public business entities to disclose in their rate reconciliation table additional categories of information about federal, state, and foreign income taxes and to provide more details about the reconciling items in some categories if the items meet a quantitative threshold. The guidance also requires all entities to disclose annually income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes and to disaggregate the information by jurisdiction based on a quantitative threshold. Investors anticipate theses disclosures will provide an understanding of an entity’s exposures to changes in tax legislation and allow investors to better assess income tax information that affects cash flow forecasts and capital allocation decisions, as well as identify opportunities to increase future cash flows. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis, but retrospective application is permitted. The Company doesnot expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the 2024 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2023 presentation. Any changes in presentation did not have a material impact on the Bank’s financial condition or results of operations.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings (Loss) per share is calculated by dividing consolidated net income or loss (numerator) by the weighted-average common shares (denominator).
The following table sets forth the composition of the weighted-average common shares (denominator) used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computation for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company converted from the mutual form of organization to the stock form of organization on October 22, 2024; therefore, there wereno outstanding shares for 2023.
| Denominator: | December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 3,848,258 |
| Less: Average unearned ESOP shares | (286,364) |
| Weighted-average common shares and common stock equivalents used to calculate basic earnings per share | 3,561,894 |
The Company hadno dilutive or potentially dilutive securities during the period presented.
Investment Securities
The tables below show the amortized cost and fair value, by type, of the Company’s available for sale debt securities as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| Gross · Gross | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortized | unrealized | unrealized | Fair | |
| cost | gains | losses | value | |
| Available for sale: | ||||
| U.S. government sponsored agencies | $147,674 | $68 | $10,909 | $136,833 |
| Mortgage-backed securities | 85,708 | 19 | 8,444 | 77,283 |
| Corporate bonds | 31,237 | — | 1,254 | 29,983 |
| Small Business Administration | 20 | — | — | 20 |
| Total available for sale | $264,639 | $87 | $20,607 | $244,119 |
| Available for sale: | ||||
| U.S. government sponsored agencies | $146,112 | $175 | $10,760 | $135,527 |
| Mortgage-backed securities | 85,902 | 52 | 7,159 | 78,795 |
| Corporate bonds | 37,298 | — | 1,787 | 35,511 |
| Small Business Administration | 66 | — | 1 | 65 |
| Total available for sale | $269,378 | $227 | $19,707 | $249,898 |
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there wereno holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders’ equity.
The Company evaluates securities for impairment when there has been a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis at least quarterly. Accordingly, management is able to effectively measure and monitor the unrealized loss position on these securities and because the Company does not intend to sell the securities and it is not more-likely-than-not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, the Company determinedno allowance for credit loss was required as of December 31, 2024 or 2023.
Accrued interest receivable on investment securities totaled $1.5 million and $1.7 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and was reported in accrued interest receivable on the statements of financial condition.
A summary of securities with gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2024 and 2023 aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, follows:
| Less Than 12 Months · 12 Months or More | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross · Gross · Total | |||||
| Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | Unrealized | |
| Value | Losses | Value | Losses | Losses | |
| Available for sale: | |||||
| U.S. government sponsored agencies | $12,337 | $246 | $118,800 | $10,663 | $10,909 |
| Mortgage-backed securities and small business administration | 17,590 | 698 | 56,203 | 7,746 | 8,444 |
| Corporate bonds | 7,955 | 133 | 22,028 | 1,121 | 1,254 |
| Total available for sale | $37,882 | $1,077 | $197,031 | $19,530 | $20,607 |
| Available for sale: | |||||
| U.S. government sponsored agencies | $5,491 | $9 | $126,532 | $10,751 | $10,760 |
| Mortgage-backed securities and small business administration | 10,241 | 98 | 64,263 | 7,062 | 7,160 |
| Corporate bonds | 2,507 | 88 | 33,004 | 1,699 | 1,787 |
| Total available for sale | $18,239 | $195 | $223,799 | $19,512 | $19,707 |
The amortized cost and estimated fair value by maturity or next repricing date of investment securities at December 31, 2024 are shown in the following table. Fixed rate securities are classified according to their contractual maturities without consideration of principal amortization, potential prepayments or call options. Accordingly, actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities.
| Amortized | Fair | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Value | |
| Within one year or less | $9,942 | $9,887 |
| One through five years | 78,403 | 74,427 |
| After five through ten years | 82,805 | 77,452 |
| Over ten years | 93,489 | 82,353 |
| Total | $264,639 | $244,119 |
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, approximately $144 million and $170 million of investments were pledged to secure various deposits or borrowings, respectively.
Additional information related to fair value of investment securities is provided in note 16.
Sales of available for sale securities for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, were as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Proceeds | $12,628 | $17,373 |
| Gross gains realized | 327 | 270 |
| Gross losses realized | 42 | 204 |
Loans Held for Investment
The components of loans were as follows at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
| December 31,2024 | December 31,2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| Residential mortgage loans (1-4 family): | ||
| Fixed | $98,694 | $94,267 |
| Variable | 155,948 | 154,630 |
| Construction | 34,139 | 15,764 |
| Total residential mortgage loans | 288,781 | 264,661 |
| Commercial loans | ||
| Real estate | 241,063 | 206,267 |
| Other | 94,981 | 69,619 |
| Total commerical loans | 336,044 | 275,886 |
| Consumer loans: | ||
| Home equity | 106,550 | 98,331 |
| Other consumer | 26,690 | 27,740 |
| Total consumer loans | 133,240 | 126,071 |
| Total loans held for investment | 758,065 | 666,618 |
| Less: | ||
| Undisbursed portion of mortgage loans | (161) | (118) |
| Net deferred loan costs (fees) | (1,007) | (816) |
| Allowance for credit losses | (6,244) | (6,203) |
| Total loans held for investment, net | $750,653 | $659,481 |
Accrued interest receivable on loans held for investment totaled $4.1 million and $3.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and was reported in accrued interest receivable on the statements of financial condition.
The Company has an established methodology to calculate the Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”) that assesses the risks and losses inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio. For purposes of determining the ACL, the Company segments certain loans in its portfolio by product type. The Company’s loans are segmented into the following pools: residential mortgage loans, commercial real estate loans, other commercial loans, home equity, and consumer loans. The Company also sub-segments these segments into classes based on the associated risks within those segments. Residential mortgage loans are divided into the following classes: fixed, variable and construction. Each class of loans requires significant judgment to determine the estimation method that fits the credit risk characteristics of its portfolio segment. The Company uses an internally developed model in this process. Management uses judgment in establishing additional input metrics for the modeling processes.
The model and assumptions the Company uses to determine the allowance are independently validated and reviewed to ensure that their theoretical foundation, assumptions, data integrity, computational processes, reporting practices and end-user controls are appropriate and properly documented. The following are the factors the Company uses to determine the ACL for each segment or class of loan.
Residential Mortgage Loans
All of our residential mortgage loans are centrally underwritten. When assessing credit risk, we analyze certain credit factors, such as, payment history, credit utilization and length of credit history. All of our residential mortgage loans are secured by real estate; therefore, we evaluate and estimate the current market value of the collateral property. Common risk factors that are not specific to individual loan transactions include economic conditions within our markets, including unemployment rates and potential changes in real estate collateral values due to market conditions. Personal events, disability, death or change in marital status of the borrower also increase risk in residential mortgage lending.
Residential Mortgage Loans (Fixed and Variable)
Characteristically, residential mortgage loans are secured by 1 – 4 family residential properties and residential lots. Declines in market value can result in residential mortgages with outstanding balances in excess of the collateral value of the property securing the loan.
Residential Construction Loans
Residential construction loans can experience delays in construction and cost overruns that can exceed the borrower’s financial ability to complete the construction project, which could result in unmarketable collateral.
Commercial Loans
All of our commercial loans are centrally underwritten. When assessing credit risk, we analyze the borrower’s ability to generate adequate cash flow to service the debt in accordance with the terms and conditions of the loan agreement. Usually, our commercial loans are secured by collateral and we assess the current value of the collateral. Additionally, the Company evaluates and assesses the financial strength and liquidity of the borrower’s principals because the Company generally requires the personal guarantees of the borrower’s principals. Common risk factors that are not specific to individual loan transactions include economic conditions within our markets, including unemployment rates and potential changes in collateral values due to market conditions.
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial mortgage, commercial construction and land development loans are dependent upon the supply and demand for commercial real estate in the markets we serve as well as the demand for newly constructed residential homes and lots. A decrease in demand could result in decreases in the underlying collateral values and make repayment of the outstanding loans more difficult for our borrowers. Loans secured by non-residential properties and multifamily housing are dependent upon the ability of the property to produce cash flow sufficient to cover debt service and other operating expenses. These property types are susceptible to weak economic conditions which can result in high vacancy rates.
Other Commercial Loans
The repayment of commercial loans not secured by real estate is primarily dependent upon the ability of our borrowers to produce cash flows consistent with our original projections analyzed during the credit underwriting process. While our loans our generally secured by collateral with limitations on maximum loan to value ratios, there is a risk that liquidation of the collateral will not fully satisfy the loan balance.
Consumer Loans
All of the Company’s consumer loans are centrally underwritten. When assessing credit risk, we analyze certain credit factors, such as, payment history, credit utilization and length of credit history. Since a large percentage of consumer loans are secured, management evaluates the likely market value of the collateral. Common risk factors that are not specific to individual loan transactions include economic conditions within our markets. Personal events, disability, death or change in marital status of the borrower also increase risk in consumer lending.
Home Equity Loans
Home equity and home equity lines of credit loans are secured by first or junior liens on residential real estate making such loans susceptible to deterioration in residential real estate values. Additional risks include lien perfection deficiencies and the inherent risk that the borrower may draw on the lines in excess of their collateral value, particularly in a deteriorating real estate market.
Other Consumer Loans
Consumer loans include loans secured by personal property, such as automobiles, mobile homes and other title vehicles, such as boats and motorcycles. Consumer loans also include unsecured loans. The value of the underlying collateral for this loan category is especially volatile due to the potential rapid decline in values.
Credit Quality Indicators
Loans are categorized into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of our borrowers to service their debt obligations. The relevant information includes current financial information, historical payment history, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company uses a risk grading matrix to assign risk grades to each of our commercial loans and a portion of our other loans. Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 10. A description of the general characteristics of the ten grades is as follows:
| Grade 1 | Substantially Risk Free. Fully secured by own-Bank deposits. |
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| Grade 2 | Minimal. Minimal degree of risk in both short term and long term. No noted credit, collateral or technical deficiencies. Exemplary and established history with the Company and elsewhere. Exceptional financial strength and generally in the upper quartile of peer comparisons. Loans secured by properly margined and monitored marketable securities may also be in this category. |
| Grade 3 | Moderate. Only moderate risk apparent in both short term and long term. Financial characteristics of borrower are strong. Demonstrated ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet debt service requirements including 3-5 years of generating increasing or consistently strong levels of cashflow, the capital structure is strong with only moderate leverage, trends are favorable, and comparison to peer is positive. Credit reflects strong collateral values with proper margins, and/or is supported by strong guarantees. |
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| Grade 4 | Acceptable. Acceptable level of risk in both short term and long term. Borrower generates sufficient cash flow to meet debt service requirements with a comfortable margin and debt is adequately secured with appropriate collateral margins and supported by guarantees. Leverage, liquidity, margins, etc. are comparable to peer, but may not be as strong as borrowers risk rated 3. |
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| Grade 5 | Acceptable with Care. Risk is still considered acceptable, cash flow coverage of debt service requirements is adequate, but there are certain negative factors that could increase long term risk. Some common characteristics of these credits include: structure at variance with policy, LTV’s in excess of prescribed levels, trends negative but not materially adverse, leverage in excess of peer, etc. |
| Grade 6 | Watch. Only marginally acceptable financial profiles, and financial trends are less favorable than prior periods. Short term risk may be acceptable, but negative factors could develop to make long term risk unacceptable. Weaknesses may include: outdated financials, inconsistent financial performance, strained liquidity, and adverse financial trends. |
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| Grade 7 | Special Mention. Increased level of risk (and, therefore, additional scrutiny) due to some weakening trend, poor performance, a particular circumstance or some other noted deficiency. Generally, repayment according to plan is still anticipated. |
| Grade 8 | Substandard. Identified crucial weakness with associated loss potential. Substandard loans are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. An assessment under ASC 310 must be performed on credits identified for individual evaluation graded Substandard. |
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| Grade 9 | Doubtful. Full repayment or liquidation is highly questionable or improbable. Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently know facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. An assessment under ASC 310 must be performed on credits identified for individual evaluation graded Doubtful. |
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| Grade 10 | Loss. All outstanding principal and accrued interest is deemed uncollectible and is to be charged off promptly. Loans classified Loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as Bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this basically worthless asset even though partial recovery may be affected in the future. Loans classified Loss requires a 100% specific reserve. |
Loans with a risk rating of 1 through 6 are classified as “Pass” rated credits in the following tables. Nonrated loans are also classified as “Pass.” The following table presents the Company's recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators by year of origin as of December 31, 2024 and gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024.
| Term Loans | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 Family Residential | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving Lines | Total |
| Pass | $15,139 | $61,966 | $66,541 | $30,758 | $22,112 | $47,915 | $— | $244,431 |
| Special Mention | — | — | 257 | — | — | 32 | — | 289 |
| Substandard | — | 3,179 | 3,254 | 1,128 | 140 | 2,221 | — | 9,922 |
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | $15,139 | $65,145 | $70,052 | $31,886 | $22,252 | $50,168 | $— | $254,642 |
| Residential Construction | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving | Total |
| Pass | $23,044 | $11,095 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $34,139 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | $23,044 | $11,095 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $34,139 |
| Commercial Real Estate | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving | Total |
| Pass | $50,394 | $47,231 | $40,122 | $11,240 | $17,629 | $73,990 | $— | $240,606 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | 457 | — | — | 457 |
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | $50,394 | $47,231 | $40,122 | $11,240 | $18,086 | $73,990 | $— | $241,063 |
| Commercial | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving | Total |
| Pass | $39,529 | $4,011 | $6,107 | $8,062 | $5,041 | $4,138 | $23,556 | $90,444 |
| Special Mention | — | — | 1,424 | — | — | 188 | — | 1,612 |
| Substandard | 42 | 250 | 226 | — | 459 | 1,239 | 566 | 2,782 |
| Doubtful | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | 98 | 143 |
| Total | $39,571 | $4,306 | $7,757 | $8,062 | $5,500 | $5,565 | $24,220 | $94,981 |
| Home Equity | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving | Total |
| Pass | $4,592 | $7,597 | $1,643 | $73 | $62 | $1,020 | $89,267 | $104,254 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | — | 46 | — | — | 2 | 2,225 | 2,273 |
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 23 |
| Total | $4,592 | $7,597 | $1,689 | $73 | $62 | $1,022 | $91,515 | $106,550 |
| Other Consumer | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving | Total |
| Pass | $10,209 | $9,673 | $3,628 | $1,045 | $507 | $7 | $1,235 | $26,304 |
| Special Mention | 189 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 189 |
| Substandard | — | 15 | — | 1 | — | — | 47 | 63 |
| Doubtful | 74 | 36 | 10 | 14 | — | — | — | 134 |
| Total | $10,472 | $9,724 | $3,638 | $1,060 | $507 | $7 | $1,282 | $26,690 |
| All Loans | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | Prior | Revolving | Total |
| Pass | $142,907 | $141,573 | $118,041 | $51,178 | $45,351 | $127,070 | $114,058 | $740,178 |
| Special Mention | 189 | - | 1,681 | — | — | 220 | - | 2,090 |
| Substandard | 42 | 3,444 | 3,526 | 1,129 | 1,056 | 3,462 | 2,838 | 15,497 |
| Doubtful | 74 | 81 | 10 | 14 | — | — | 121 | 300 |
| Total Loans | $143,212 | $145,098 | $123,258 | $52,321 | $46,407 | $130,752 | $117,017 | $758,065 |
| Gross charge-offs | $— | $123 | $374 | $45 | $178 | $21 | $920 | $1,661 |
Loans with a risk rating of 1 through 6 are classified as “Pass” rated credits in the following tables. Nonrated loans are also classified as “Pass.” The following table presents the Company's recorded investment in loans by credit quality indicators by year of origin as of December 31, 2023 and gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2023.
| Term Loans | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 Family Residential | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | Prior | Revolving Lines | Total |
| Pass | $58,213 | $71,746 | $35,005 | $22,795 | $6,493 | $47,727 | $291 | $242,270 |
| Special Mention | — | 261 | — | — | — | 95 | — | 356 |
| Substandard | 808 | 1,767 | 653 | 328 | 124 | 2,591 | — | 6,271 |
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | $59,021 | $73,774 | $35,658 | $23,123 | $6,617 | $50,413 | $291 | $248,897 |
| Residential Construction | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | Prior | Revolving | Total |
| Pass | $14,585 | $1,179 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $15,764 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | $14,585 | $1,179 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $15,764 |
| Commercial Real Estate | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | Prior | Revolving | Total |
| Pass | $42,867 | $43,365 | $11,703 | $17,491 | $14,490 | $52,597 | $12,537 | $195,050 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | 9,394 | — | 9,394 |
| Substandard | — | — | — | 1,823 | — | — | — | 1,823 |
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | $42,867 | $43,365 | $11,703 | $19,314 | $14,490 | $61,991 | $12,537 | $206,267 |
| Commercial | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | Prior | Revolving | Total |
| Pass | $9,265 | $2,120 | $5,936 | $4,457 | $769 | $1,292 | $41,555 | $65,394 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | 286 | 208 | — | 1,281 | 1,775 |
| Substandard | 69 | 326 | — | 129 | 80 | — | 1,405 | 2,009 |
| Doubtful | — | 97 | 25 | — | — | 146 | 173 | 441 |
| Total | $9,334 | $2,543 | $5,961 | $4,872 | $1,057 | $1,438 | $44,414 | $69,619 |
| Home Equity | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | Prior | Revolving | Total |
| Pass | $10,399 | $6,726 | $6,218 | $4,119 | $1,861 | $5,118 | $62,361 | $96,802 |
| Special Mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | 66 |
| Substandard | — | 680 | — | — | 175 | 130 | 441 | 1,426 |
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 37 |
| Total | $10,399 | $7,406 | $6,218 | $4,119 | $2,036 | $5,248 | $62,905 | $98,331 |
| Other Consumer | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | Prior | Revolving | Total |
| Pass | $8,334 | $1,557 | $1,144 | $227 | $166 | $56 | $16,209 | $27,693 |
| Special Mention | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 |
| Substandard | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 20 |
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | $8,374 | $1,557 | $1,144 | $227 | $166 | $56 | $16,216 | $27,740 |
| All Loans | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | Prior | Revolving | Total |
| Pass | $143,663 | $126,693 | $60,006 | $49,089 | $23,779 | $106,790 | $132,953 | $642,973 |
| Special Mention | 27 | 261 | — | 286 | 208 | 9,489 | 1,347 | 11,618 |
| Substandard | 890 | 2,773 | 653 | 2,280 | 379 | 2,721 | 1,853 | 11,549 |
| Doubtful | — | 97 | 25 | — | — | 146 | 210 | 478 |
| Total Loans | $144,580 | $129,824 | $60,684 | $51,655 | $24,366 | $119,146 | $136,363 | $666,618 |
| Gross charge-offs | $27 | $116 | $38 | $34 | $64 | $83 | $1,445 | $1,807 |
Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans Receivable
The following table outlines the changes in the allowance for credit losses by category, the allowance for loans individually and collectively evaluated, and the balances of loans individually and collectively evaluated, for the year ended December 31, 2024:
| 1-4 Family · Commercial · Other · Home · Other | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | Construction | Real Estate | Commercial | Equity | Consumer | Total | |
| (dollars in thousands) | |||||||
| Allowance | |||||||
| Beginning balance, January 1, 2024 | $1,210 | $1 | $2,218 | $1,586 | $536 | $652 | $6,203 |
| Charge-offs | (306) | — | — | (1,114) | — | (241) | (1,661) |
| Recoveries | 6 | 2 | — | 118 | — | 46 | 172 |
| Provision for Credit Loss | 550 | 132 | 63 | 296 | 300 | 189 | 1,530 |
| Reallocations | 786 | 404 | (2,024) | 323 | 388 | 123 | — |
| Balance at end of period | $2,246 | $539 | $257 | $1,209 | $1,224 | $769 | $6,244 |
| Ending allowance balance for loans individually evaluated | $477 | $— | $— | $283 | $146 | $122 | $1,028 |
| Ending allowance balance for loans collectively evaluated | $1,769 | $539 | $257 | $926 | $1,078 | $647 | $5,216 |
| Loans Receivable | |||||||
| Total period-end balance | $254,642 | $34,139 | $241,063 | $94,981 | $106,550 | $26,690 | $758,065 |
| Balance of loans individually evaluated | $10,350 | $— | $1,709 | $1,928 | $2,529 | $143 | $16,659 |
| Balance of loans collectively evaluated | $244,292 | $34,139 | $239,354 | $93,053 | $104,021 | $26,547 | $741,406 |
The following table outlines the changes in the allowance for credit losses by category, the allowance for loans individually and collectively evaluated, and the balances of loans individually and collectively evaluated, for the year ended December 31, 2023:
| 1-4 Family · Commercial · Other · Home · Other | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | Construction | Real Estate | Commercial | Equity | Consumer | Total | |
| (dollars in thousands) | |||||||
| Allowance | |||||||
| Beginning balance, January 1, 2023 | $839 | $3 | $880 | $4,303 | $385 | $888 | $7,298 |
| Charge-offs | (5) | — | — | (1,277) | (47) | (478) | (1,807) |
| Recoveries | — | — | 3 | 30 | — | 30 | 63 |
| Provision for Credit Loss | — | — | — | 649 | — | — | 649 |
| Reallocations | 376 | (2) | 1,335 | (2,119) | 198 | 212 | — |
| Balance at end of year | $1,210 | $1 | $2,218 | $1,586 | $536 | $652 | $6,203 |
| Ending allowance balance for loans individually evaluated | $361 | $— | $— | $492 | $— | $58 | $911 |
| Ending allowance balance for loans collectively evaluated | $849 | $1 | $2,218 | $1,094 | $536 | $594 | $5,292 |
| Loans Receivable | |||||||
| Total period-end balance | $248,897 | $15,764 | $206,267 | $69,619 | $98,331 | $27,740 | $666,618 |
| Balance of loans individually evaluated | $6,173 | $— | $— | $1,795 | $723 | $109 | $8,800 |
| Balance of loans collectively evaluated | $242,724 | $15,764 | $206,267 | $67,824 | $97,608 | $27,631 | $657,818 |
The Company had $13.0 million and $7.7 million of non-accruing loans as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Management determined that a specific reserve of approximately $0.4 million and $0.9 million was necessary as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The amount of interest income that would have been recorded in 2024 and 2023 is not significant.
The following tables present a summary by loan class of past due and non-accrual loans as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 (dollars in thousands):
| Greater Than · Past Due> | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-59 Days · 60-89 Days · 90 Days · Total · Total · 90 Days and | |||||||
| Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | Current | Loans | Accruing | |
| 1-4 family residential | $16,549 | $6,043 | $6,026 | $28,618 | $226,024 | $254,642 | $— |
| Construction | — | — | — | — | 34,139 | 34,139 | — |
| Commercial real estate | 101 | — | — | 101 | 240,962 | 241,063 | — |
| Other commercial | 401 | 194 | 622 | 1,217 | 93,764 | 94,981 | — |
| Home equity | 2,073 | 787 | 1,217 | 4,077 | 102,473 | 106,550 | — |
| Other consumer | 409 | 80 | 118 | 607 | 26,083 | 26,690 | — |
| Total | $19,533 | $7,104 | $7,983 | $34,620 | $723,445 | $758,065 | $— |
| Nonaccrual Loans with | Nonaccrual Loans | Total Nonaccrual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Allowance | with an Allowance | Loans | |
| 1-4 family residential | $6,128 | $4,102 | $10,230 |
| Construction | — | — | — |
| Commercial real estate | — | — | — |
| Other commercial | 484 | 281 | 765 |
| Home equity | 1,670 | 164 | 1,834 |
| Other consumer | 35 | 125 | 160 |
| Total | $8,317 | $4,672 | $12,989 |
| Greater Than · Past Due> | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-59 Days · 60-89 Days · 90 Days · Total · Total · 90 Days and | |||||||
| Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | Current | Loans | Accruing | |
| 1-4 family residential | $1,820 | $1,126 | $2,858 | $5,804 | $243,093 | $248,897 | $— |
| Construction | — | — | — | — | 15,764 | 15,764 | — |
| Commercial real estate | — | — | — | — | 206,267 | 206,267 | — |
| Other commercial | 689 | 79 | 1,007 | 1,775 | 67,844 | 69,619 | — |
| Home equity | 1,135 | 593 | 396 | 2,124 | 96,207 | 98,331 | — |
| Other consumer | 273 | 171 | 5 | 449 | 27,291 | 27,740 | — |
| Total | $3,917 | $1,969 | $4,266 | $10,152 | $656,466 | $666,618 | $— |
| Nonaccrual Loans with | Nonaccrual Loans | Total Nonaccrual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Allowance | with an Allowance | Loans | |
| 1-4 family residential | $2,226 | $3,108 | $5,334 |
| Construction | — | — | — |
| Commercial real estate | 426 | — | 426 |
| Other commercial | 422 | 892 | 1,314 |
| Home equity | 561 | — | 561 |
| Other consumer | 9 | 21 | 30 |
| Total | $3,644 | $4,021 | $7,665 |
There weretwo commercial loan modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty in the year ended December 31, 2024 totaling $311 thousand andone in the year ended December 31, 2023 totaling $34 thousand for which a term concession was granted. At December 31, 2024, there were 11 loans totaling $1.1 million with active short-term payment deferrals of principal, interest or both. At December 31, 2023, there were 10 loans totaling $858 thousand with active short-term payment deferrals of principal, interest or both.
Premises and Equipment
Components of premises and equipment were as follows at December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Land and land improvements | $15,934 | $16,001 |
| Buildings | 41,131 | 40,941 |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 19,602 | 18,767 |
| Leasehold improvements | 6,024 | 6,024 |
| Construction | 4,542 | 386 |
| Total premises and equipment | 87,233 | 82,119 |
| Less accumulated depreciation | (33,088) | (30,664) |
| Total premises and equipment, net | $54,145 | $51,455 |
Depreciation and leasehold amortization expense approximated $2.5 million and $2.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Leases
The Company’s operating leases are primarily for office space and equipment.
Other information related to operating leases is as follows as of December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations | $935 | $— |
| Lease assets, included in other assets on the statements of financial condition | $9,416 | $9,270 |
| Lease liabilities, included in other liabilities on the statements of financial condition | $9,512 | $9,338 |
| Weighted average remaining lease term | 16 years | 17 years |
| Weighted average discount rate | 3.00% | 2.66% |
As lessee, operating lease liabilities under non-cancellable leases are as follows:
| 2025 | $1,222 |
| 2026 | 1,150 |
| 2027 | 1,044 |
| 2028 | 900 |
| 2029 | 892 |
| 2030 and thereafter | 7,841 |
| Total lease payments | 13,049 |
| Less: interest | (3,537) |
| Present value of lease liabilities | $9,512 |
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, lease costs, which approximate cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities, included in the statements of operations were approximately $1,911 and $1,960, respectively.
Goodwill
The Company is required to do periodic testing of goodwill impairment at certain times and if certain events occur or circumstances change which are considered to be triggering events that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of its goodwill below the carrying value of the reporting unit. The Company performed a quantitative impairment test as of December 31, 2024, using discounted cash flows under the income approach, due primarily to the decrease in mortgage origination volume as a result of the continued elevated interest rate environment as a triggering event, and based on the results of the test, the Company concluded the goodwill of $5,786,000 was impaired. This goodwill was established in January 2014 as part of the Bank's acquisition of NOLA. The national mortgage industry has been under stress since mortgage interest rates increased dramatically since 2022 after being at record low interest rates in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID pandemic.
The changes in the Company’s intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
| Goodwill | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2022 | $5,786 | $5,786 |
| Impairment | — | — |
| December 31, 2023 | 5,786 | 5,786 |
| Impairment | (5,786) | (5,786) |
| December 31, 2024 | $— | $— |
Goodwill was acquired with NOLA Lending Group. Goodwill has an indefinite useful life and is not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. Goodwill was fully impaired at December 31, 2024.
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Information related to mortgage servicing rights as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows:
| Year Ended | Year Ended | |
|---|---|---|
| December 31,2024 | December 31,2023 | |
| Book value of mortgage servicing rights beginning of period | $2,231 | $8,900 |
| Additions from sale of loans | 508 | 527 |
| Book value removed from sale of servicing rights | (1,158) | (5,433) |
| Amortized to expense | (503) | (1,763) |
| Book value of mortgage servicing rights end of period | $1,078 | $2,231 |
| Fair value of mortgage servicing rights | $1,945 | $6,934 |
| Principal balance of mortgage loans serviced for others not reported as assets | $211,246 | $986,192 |
| Custodial escrows of serviced loans | $3,358 | $8,794 |
Deposits
Depositor account balances as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows:
| December 31,2024 | December 31,2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) | $242,575 | $268,379 |
| Savings accounts | 110,288 | 127,213 |
| Money market | 131,988 | 108,778 |
| 484,851 | 504,370 | |
| Certificates of deposit | 209,856 | 174,362 |
| Wholesale and brokered certificates of deposit | 106,035 | 90,556 |
| $800,742 | $769,288 |
The weighted average interest rate on depositor accounts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was 1.63% and 1.23%, respectively.
Included in deposits are certificates of deposit in amounts greater than $250,000 totaling$43.2 million of account balance and approximately $1.6 million in annual interest expenses for December 31, 2024 and $23 million of account balance and approximately $891 thousand in annual interest expense for December 31, 2023. The scheduled maturities of all certificates of deposit at December 31, 2024 were as follows:
| 2025 | $230,258 |
| 2026 | 51,952 |
| 2027 | 27,153 |
| 2028 | 2,044 |
| 2029 | 4,484 |
| Total | $315,891 |
Income Taxes
The provision for income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following for the year ending December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current federal expense (benefit) | $(21) | $1,246 |
| Deferred federal expense (benefit) | (116) | (916) |
| Total income taxes | $(137) | $330 |
There was a receivable balance of federal income taxes of $374 and $425 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which is included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition.
Retained earnings at December 31, 2024 and 2023 included approximately $11 million accumulated prior to January 1, 1987 for which no provision for federal income taxes has been made. If this portion of retained earnings is used in the future for any purpose other than to absorb bad debts, it will be added to future taxable income.
The provision for federal income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the federal income tax statutory rate of 21 percent on net income before income tax expense as indicated in the following analysis for the years ended December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (dollars in thousands) | ||
| Federal expense based on statutory rate | $(1,334) | $304 |
| Increase (decrease) resulting from: | ||
| Increase in life insurance | (73) | (64) |
| Goodwill impairment | 1,215 | — |
| Tax credits and non deductible expenses | 55 | 90 |
| Income taxes | $(137) | $330 |
| Effective rate | 2.16% | 22.81% |
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the total income tax provision differs from the amount that would be obtained by applying the federal tax rate to income before taxes due to tax exempt interest and certain non-deductible expenses. The tax credits utilized are related to the Federal Rehabilitation credits which were obtained in 2021, and can be carried forward for up to twenty years, if needed.
The net deferred tax assets, recorded in the statements of financial condition in other assets, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 consist of the following:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax asset: | ||
| Allowance for credit losses | $1,311 | $1,303 |
| Federal historic tax credits | 342 | 520 |
| Deferred Compensation | 241 | 232 |
| Intangibles | 691 | 818 |
| Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities | 4,309 | 4,091 |
| Other | 434 | 377 |
| Subtotal | 7,328 | 7,341 |
| Deferred tax liability: | ||
| FHLB stock | (136) | (84) |
| Mortgage servicing rights | (226) | (468) |
| Premises and equipment | (1,373) | (1,522) |
| Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities | — | — |
| Other | (82) | (91) |
| Subtotal | (1,817) | (2,165) |
| Deferred tax asset, net | $5,511 | $5,176 |
Other Borrowings
The Company has a line of credit with the FHLB through which advances are drawn. Pursuant to collateral agreements with the FHLB, advances are secured by a blanket-floating lien on first mortgage loans and cash and investments held at FHLB. The unused portion of the line of credit as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was approx imately $364 million and $314 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the advances had annual maturities and weighted average interest rates as listed below.
| Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amount · Interest Rate | ||
| 2025 | $65,500 | 4.31% |
| 2026 | 8,000 | 2.17% |
| Total | $73,500 | 4.08% |
As of December 31, 2023, the advances had annual maturities and weighted average interest rates as listed below.
| Weighted Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amount · Interest Rate | ||
| 2024 | $24,200 | 5.06% |
| 2025 | 23,000 | 2.82% |
| 2026 | 5,000 | 0.98% |
| Total | $52,200 | 3.68% |
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $120 million borrowed on the Federal Reserve’s special Bank Term Funding Program. The Company paid off $85 million on November 8, 2024 and the balance of $35 million on December 12, 2024. The borrowing carried a fixed rate of 4.76%, matured January 16, 2025, and was prepayable at any time. Collateral for borrowings was the par value of investment securities. This program has expired.
Capital Requirements and Other Regulatory Matters
Federal regulations require the Bank and the Company to maintain certain minimum amounts of capital. Specifically, the Bank is required to maintain certain minimum dollar amounts and ratios of Total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, of Tier 1 capital to average total assets, and common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets.
Bank holding companies are generally subject to statutory capital requirements, which were implemented by certain of the new capital regulations described above that became effective on January 1, 2015. However, the Small Banking Holding Company Policy Statement exempts certain small bank holding companies like the Company from those requirements provided that they meet certain conditions.
In addition to the capital requirements, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act (“FDICIA”) established five capital categories ranging from “well capitalized” to “critically undercapitalized.” Should any institution fail to meet the requirements to be considered “adequately capitalized,” it would become subject to a series of increasingly restrictive regulatory actions. Management believes that, as of December 31, 2024, the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
As of December 31, 2024, and 2023, the FDIC categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be classified as a well-capitalized financial institution, Total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, common equity Tier 1 capital and Tier 1 leverage capital must be at least 10 percent,8 percent,6.5 percent, and 5 percent, respectively. There have been no conditions or events since the notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s or the Company’s category.
The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are presented in the table below:
| Actual | Minimum | Well Capitalized | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |
| (dollars in thousands) | ||||||
| Tier 1 leverage capital: | $254,176 | 19.55% | $52,013 | 4.00% | $65,016 | 5.00% |
| Common Equity Tier 1 risk-based capital: | $254,176 | 29.60% | $38,635 | 4.50% | $55,807 | 6.50% |
| Tier 1 risk-based capital: | $254,176 | 29.60% | $51,514 | 6.00% | $68,685 | 8.00% |
| Total risk-based capital: | $260,420 | 30.33% | $68,685 | 8.00% | $85,856 | 10.00% |
| Tier 1 leverage capital: | $166,340 | 14.80% | $45,180 | 4.00% | $56,476 | 5.00% |
| Common Equity Tier 1 risk-based capital: | $166,340 | 22.67% | $33,013 | 4.50% | $47,685 | 6.50% |
| Tier 1 risk-based capital: | $166,340 | 22.67% | $44,017 | 6.00% | $58,690 | 8.00% |
| Total risk-based capital: | $172,543 | 23.52% | $58,690 | 8.00% | $73,362 | 10.00% |
Postretirement and Other Benefit Plans
The Company has a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan covering substantially all employees. Annual discretionary employer contributions to the Plan are set by the Board of Directors. There wereno discretionary contributions in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The Plan provides, among other things, that participants in the Plan be able to direct the investment of their account balances within the Plan into alternative investment funds. The Company matches employee’s contribution up to 4.5% of compensation. Employer contributions to the Plan totaled approximately $1.1 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The Company has an unfunded noncontributory defined benefit pension plan that covers board members elected to the board prior to 2016. The plan is not available to future board members. The plan calls for a maximum $30 thousand annual payment to retired directors for their remaining life. Directors vests evenly over a 20-year period. On December 31, 2024 and 2023, there wasone retired director receiving a fully vested annual payment. On December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were eight current directors eligible for payments upon retirement from the board. The Bank establishes a pension liability that reflects the present value of expected payments over the expected service period of eligible directors. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, this pension liability was $917 thousand and $880 thousand, respectively, which is included in other liabilities in the accompanying statements of financial condition.
The Company has a noncontributory deferred compensation plan for certain executive officers. Each year the board compensation committee may contribute a deferred award based on that year’s performance. The award may compound with interest ranging from 0% to 10% based on annual board compensation committee’s discretion. The payment is awarded to the executive at the end of a 3-year period and must be employed to receive it. The following is information related to the deferred compensation plan:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payments made in calendar year | $206 | $246 |
| Expense for deferred compensation plan | $210 | $210 |
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum future payments per year | $166 | $238 | $263 |
The minimum future payment above assumes no more discretionary interest is awarded.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
The Company sponsors an employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) that covers all employees who meet certain service requirements. The Company makes annual contributions to the ESOP in amounts as defined by the plan document. These contributions are used to pay debt service. As the debt is repaid, shares are released from collateral and allocated to active employees, based on the proportion of debt service paid in the year.
In 2024, the ESOP borrowed $17.9 million payable to the Company for the purpose of purchasing shares of the Company’s common stock. A total of 1,587,000 shares were purchased with the loan proceeds as part of the Company’s initial stock offering. The ESOP loan accrues interest at the the national prime rate adjusted quarterly. Principal and interest payments are made annually. Since the loan is internally leveraged, the Company does not report the loan receivable on the statement of financial condition. Any interest accrued and paid is eliminated as part of the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company recognized ESOP expense of $769 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The following table presents the components of the ESOP shares:
| Previously allocated shares | $— |
|---|---|
| Shares committed to be released in current year | 63,480 |
| Unearned ESOP shares | 1,523,520 |
| Total ESOP shares | $1,587,000 |
Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is involved in various claims and legal proceedings. These cases are, in the opinion of management, ordinary, routine matters incidental to the normal business conducted by the Company. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on the financial position of the Company.
The Company’s financial statements do not reflect various outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities which arise in the normal course of business and which involve elements of credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk. These commitments and contingent liabilities are commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit, consisting primarily of commercial lines-of-credit, revolving credit lines and overdraft protection agreements, include exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance of the customer. The Company’s credit policies and procedures for credit commitments and financial guarantees are the same as those for extensions of credit that are recorded in the statements of financial condition. Because these instruments have fixed maturity dates, and because many of them expire without being drawn upon, they do not generally present any significant liquidity risk to the Company. The Company was not required to perform on any financial guarantees nor did it incur any losses on its commitments for the periods ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Commitments outstanding were as follows:
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential construction | $27,110 | $14,368 |
| Commercial construction | 22,763 | 9,972 |
| Revolving lines of credit and other | 158,907 | 158,861 |
| $208,780 | $183,201 |
The Company estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which the Company is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. A reserve for unfunded commitments is recorded within other liabilities on the statements of financial condition, and the related provision is recorded in other general expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The reserve for unfunded commitments was $120 thousand and$80 thousand at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Related Party Transactions
Deposits from related parties held by the Company at December 31, 2024 and 2023 approximated $1.4 million and $2.3 million, respectively. In the ordinary course of business, the Company has granted loans to executive officers and directors and their affiliates.
During the years ended December 31, the loan activity was as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance, beginning of the year | $291 | $1,137 |
| Additions from new loans | 47 | 35 |
| Repayments | (179) | (881) |
| Balance, end of the year | $159 | $291 |
Fair Value
The Company determines the appropriate level in the fair value hierarchy for each fair value measurement. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which a fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The levels are as follows:
Level 1—quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 1 inputs include active exchange-traded equity securities, exchange-based derivatives, mutual funds and money market funds.
Level 2—inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 2 inputs include fixed income securities, non-exchanged-based derivatives, commingled investment funds not subject to purchase and sale restrictions and fair-value hedges.
Level 3—unobservable inputs, such as internally-developed pricing models for the asset or liability due to little or no market activity for the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 3 inputs include infrequently-traded non-exchange-based instruments with unique characteristics.
Fair Value of Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis
The following describes the valuation methodology used for the Company’s financial instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Available-for-Sale Securities: Fair values of investment securities available for sale were primarily measured using information from a third-party pricing service. This pricing service provides pricing information by utilizing evaluated pricing models supported with market data information. Standard inputs include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data from market research publications. If quoted prices were available in an active market, investment securities were classified as Level 1 measurements. If quoted prices were not available in an active market, fair values were estimated primarily by the use of pricing models. Level 2 investment securities were primarily comprised of mortgage-backed securities issued by government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises. Investment securities are classified within Level 3 when little or no market activity supports the fair value.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale: The Company originates mortgage loans that it intends to sell to the secondary market. Mortgage loans held for sale are valued on a recurring basis using a market approach by utilizing either: (i) the fair value of securities backed by similar mortgage loans, adjusted for certain factors to approximate the fair value of a whole mortgage loan, including the value attributable to mortgage servicing and credit risk, (ii) current commitments to purchase loans or (iii) recent observable market trades for similar loans, adjusted for credit risk and other individual loan characteristics. As these prices are derived from market observable inputs, the Company classifies these valuations as Level 2 in the fair value disclosures.
Derivative Financial Instruments: The Company enters into derivative financial instruments as part of its hedging strategy and measures these instruments at fair value on a recurring basis in the statements of financial condition. Forward MBS trades are exchange-traded or traded within highly active dealer markets. In order to determine the fair value of these instruments, the Company utilizes the exchange price or dealer market price for the particular derivative contract; therefore, these contracts are classified as Level 2. In addition, the Company enters into interest rate locks with prospective borrowers. These commitments are carried at fair value based on the fair value of underling mortgage loans which are based on observable market data. These commitments are classified as Level 2 in the fair value disclosures, as the valuations are based on market observable inputs.
Fair Value of Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The Company records loans considered collateral dependent at their fair value. A loan is considered collateral dependent if it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Fair value is measured at the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent loans. Collateral dependent loans are classified as Level 2 unless appraised value is either not available, management has determined fair value of the collateral is further impaired below appraised value when the Company is a seller of collateral, or there is no observable market price.
Other real estate owned are initially recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell. The fair value of other real estate owned is based on property appraisals and an analysis of similar properties available. The Company classifies repossessed assets as Level 2 assets. The Company’s impaired loans are included in note 4.
The table below presents certain collateral dependent loans that were remeasured and reported at fair value through the ACL based upon the fair value of the underlying collateral as of the dates indicated:
| At December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Carrying value of collateral dependent loans before allowance | $4,877 | $4,261 |
| Specific allowance | (1,028) | (911) |
| Fair value of collateral dependent loans | $3,849 | $3,350 |
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instrument as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, were as follows:
| Carrying · Fair | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Financial assets: | |||||
| Cash and due from banks | $6,841 | $6,841 | $6,841 | $— | $— |
| Interest-bearing cash equivalents | $92,004 | $92,004 | $92,004 | $— | $— |
| Securities available for sale | $244,119 | $244,119 | $— | $244,119 | $— |
| Loans held for sale | $26,026 | $26,026 | $— | $26,026 | $— |
| Loans held for investment, net | $750,653 | $737,551 | $— | $— | $737,551 |
| Derivative assets | $439 | $439 | $— | $439 | $— |
| Mortgage servicing rights | $1,078 | $1,945 | $— | $1,945 | $— |
| Accrued interest receivable | $5,729 | $5,729 | $— | $— | $5,729 |
| Financial Liabilities: | |||||
| Deposits | $800,742 | $711,225 | $— | $711,225 | $— |
| Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance | $6,537 | $6,537 | $6,537 | $— | $— |
| Other borrowings | $73,500 | $73,372 | $— | $73,372 | $— |
| Accrued interest payable | $380 | $380 | $— | $— | $380 |
| Financial assets: | |||||
| Cash and due from banks | $5,795 | $5,795 | $5,795 | $— | $— |
| Interest-bearing cash equivalents | $81,313 | $81,313 | $81,313 | $— | $— |
| Securities available for sale | $249,898 | $249,898 | $— | $249,898 | $— |
| Loans held for sale | $22,576 | $22,576 | $— | $22,576 | $— |
| Loans held for investment, net | $659,481 | $661,600 | $— | $— | $661,600 |
| Derivative assets | $184 | $184 | $— | $184 | $— |
| Mortgage servicing rights | $2,231 | $6,934 | $— | $6,934 | $— |
| Accrued interest receivable | $5,506 | $5,506 | $— | $— | $5,506 |
| Financial Liabilities: | |||||
| Deposits | $769,288 | $706,000 | $— | $706,000 | $— |
| Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance | $11,774 | $11,774 | $11,774 | $— | $— |
| Other borrowings | $172,200 | $171,160 | $— | $171,160 | $— |
| Accrued interest payable | $524 | $524 | $— | $— | $524 |
Mortgage Banking Derivatives
Commitments to fund certain mortgage loans (interest rate locks, or “IRLs”) to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments (“Forwards”) for the future delivery of residential mortgage bonds are considered derivatives. The Company enters into Forwards for the future delivery of residential mortgage bonds when interest rate lock commitments are entered into in order to economically hedge the effect of changes in interest rates resulting from its commitments to fund the loans. These mortgage banking derivatives are not designated in hedge accounting relationships. Fair values were estimated based on changes in mortgage interest rates from the date of the commitments. The net change in fair market value of IRLs are recorded in other non-interest income. The net change in fair market value and the cost to close Forwards are recorded as hedging activity in non-interest expenses.
The net gains (losses) relating to these free-standing derivative instruments used for risk management are summarized below:
| For the years ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Classification | 2024 | 2023 | |
| IRLs | Gain (Loss) on sale of mortgage loans | $(118) | $54 |
| Forwards | Hedging activity, net | 7 | (247) |
| Total | $(111) | $(193) | |
The following table reflects the amount and market value of mortgage banking derivatives included in the statements of financial condition:
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notional | Fair | Notional | Fair | |
| Amount | Value | Amount | Value | |
| IRLs | $15,085 | $363 | $28,013 | $481 |
| Forwards | 28,500 | 76 | 23,500 | (297) |
| Total | $43,585 | $439 | $51,513 | $184 |
Condensed Parent Company Only Financial Information
A condensed summary of FB Bancorp, Inc.’s financial information is shown below.
Parent Only Condensed Statements of Financial Condition
December 31, 2024 and 2023
| December 31,2024 | December 31,2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | ||
| ASSETS | ||
| Cash at Fidelity Bank | $89,056 | $— |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 89,056 | — |
| Investment in subsidiary bank | 237,965 | — |
| Total assets | $327,021 | $— |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| Liabilities: | ||
| Taxes Payable | 36 | — |
| Other liabilities | 730 | — |
| Total liabilities | 766 | — |
| Stockholders' Equity: | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued | — | — |
| Common stock, $0.01 par value - 120,000,000 shares authorized; 19,837,500 and -0- issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively | 198 | — |
| Additional paid-in capital | 193,571 | — |
| Unearned ESOP shares - 1,523,520 shares | (17,215) | — |
| Retained earnings | 165,912 | — |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (16,211) | — |
| Total stockholders' equity | 326,255 | — |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $327,021 | $— |
Parent Only Condensed Statements of Operations
| For the yearsended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · 2023 | |||
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||
| Income | |||
| Interest income on ESOP loan | $257 | $— | |
| Total income | 257 | — | |
| Non-interest expenses | |||
| Salaries and employee benefits | 55 | — | |
| Directors’ fees | 16 | — | |
| Other general and administrative | 15 | — | |
| Total non-interest expenses | 86 | — | |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 171 | — | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 36 | — | |
| Net income (loss) before equity in undistributed net earnings (losses) of subsidiary | 135 | - | |
| Equity in undistributed net earnings (losses) of bank subsidiary | (6,349) | - | |
| Net income (loss) | $(6,214) | $ | - |
Parent Only Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
| For the yearsended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| (Dollars in thousands) | ||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Net income (loss) | $(6,214) | $— |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||
| Equity in undistributed (income) loss from bank subsidiary | 6,349 | — |
| ESOP Expense | 769 | |
| Changes in other operating assets and liabilities | 767 | — |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 1,671 | — |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Capital injection into subsidiary from stock offering | (88,400) | — |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (88,400) | — |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Net proceeds from issuance of common stock | 187,850 | — |
| Purchase of over subscribed common stock for ESOP | (12,065) | — |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 175,785 | — |
| NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 89,056 | — |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | — | — |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $89,056 | $— |
Segment Information
The Company hastwo reportable segments: traditional banking and mortgage banking. Revenues from traditional banking operations consist primarily of interest and fees earned on loans held for investment and securities and fees from deposit services. Mortgage banking operating revenues consist principally of interest earned on mortgage loans held for sale, gains on sales of loans in the secondary mortgage market, and mortgage loan origination fee income. Segment performance is primarily evaluated, by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), using operating revenue. The Company has identified the Chief Financial Officer as the CODM. Income taxes are allocated, and material indirect expenses are allocated by volume. Mortgage banking is an internal division of Fidelity Bank and not a separate legal entity. Information reported internally for performance assessment follows for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
| Mortgage · Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking | Banking | Segments | |
| Net Interest income | $43,337 | $3,119 | $46,456 |
| Gain on sale of mortgage loans | — | 12,739 | 12,739 |
| Other revenue | 3,791 | 3,479 | 7,270 |
| Total operating revenue | $47,128 | $19,337 | $66,465 |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $23,845 | $17,097 | $40,942 |
| Mortgage servicing rights amortization | — | 503 | 503 |
| Hedging activity, net | — | (7) | (7) |
| Provision for credit losses and other expenses | 19,228 | 12,150 | 31,378 |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 689 | (826) | (137) |
| Total expenses | $43,762 | $28,917 | $72,679 |
| Segment profit (loss) | $3,366 | $(9,580) | $(6,214) |
| Supplemental disclosures: | |||
| Segment assets | $1,185,090 | $35,843 | $1,220,933 |
| Depreciation and amortization | $2,319 | $716 | $3,035 |
| Goodwill impairment | $— | $(5,786) | $(5,786) |
| Net Interest income | $40,628 | $3,540 | $44,168 |
| Gain on sale of mortgage loans | — | 12,526 | 12,526 |
| Other revenue | 4,013 | 8,386 | 12,399 |
| Total operating revenue | $44,641 | $24,452 | $69,093 |
| Salaries and employee benefits | $21,114 | $19,615 | $40,729 |
| Mortgage servicing rights amortization | — | 1,763 | 1,763 |
| Hedging activity, net | — | 247 | 247 |
| Provision for credit losses and other expenses | 18,111 | 6,795 | 24,906 |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 1,057 | (727) | 330 |
| Total expenses | $40,282 | $27,693 | $67,975 |
| Segment profit (loss) | $4,359 | $(3,241) | $1,118 |
| Supplemental disclosures: | |||
| Segment assets | $1,090,761 | $34,171 | $1,124,932 |
| Depreciation and amortization | $2,190 | $1,983 | $4,173 |
Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date that these consolidated financial statements were issued, March 27, 2025 and determined that no matters required disclosure.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| FB BANCORP, INC. | ||
| Date: March 27, 2025 | By: | /s/ Christopher Ferris |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher S. Ferris | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
| (Duly Authorized Representative) | ||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
| Signatures | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| /s/ Christopher Ferris | President, Chief Executive | March 27, 2025 |
| Christopher S. Ferris | Officer, and a Director (Principal Executive Officer) | |
| /s/ Todd Wanner | Chief Financial Officer | March 27, 2025 |
| Todd M. Wanner | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |
| /s/ Katherine Crosby | Executive Chair | March 27, 2025 |
| Katherine A. Crosby | ||
| /s/ Anderson Baker | Director | March 27, 2025 |
| W. Anderson Baker, III | ||
| /s/ Luis Banos | Director | March 27, 2025 |
| J. Luis Baños, Jr. | ||
| /s/ Gerard Barousse | Director | March 27, 2025 |
| Gerard W. Barousse, Jr. | ||
| /s/ Winifred Beron | Director | March 27, 2025 |
| Winifred M. Beron | ||
| /s/ Stephen Hales | Director | March 27, 2025 |
| Stephen W. Hales | ||
| /s/ Mahlon Sanford | Director | March 27, 2025 |
| Mahlon D. Sanford | ||
| /s/ Mark Romig | Director | March 27, 2025 |
| Mark C. Romig | ||
| /s/ Todd Schexnayder | Director | March 27, 2025 |
| Todd G. Schexnayder | ||
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