GREENE COUNTY BANCORP INC
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 8, 2024.
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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 8, 2024
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-05-10.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-08.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 132 previous paragraphs and 136 current paragraphs.
69 unchanged; 50 reworded; 15 added; 9 removed; 4 previous and 2 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 34 previous and 37 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (15)
Current report
As of September 30, 2024, non-owner occupied construction loans were $85.7 million, or 9.0% of total commercial real estate loans. Construction loans are typically 12 to 24 months in duration with active monitoring, which may include pre-engineering review and third party site inspections for more complex projects. High volatility commercial real estate loan exposure totaled $1.1 million, or 1.0% of the Company’s construction exposure. Construction loans are primarily comprised of approximately 33.5% mixed use real estate, 23.1% multi-family buildings, 18.6% pre-construction and land loans, and 11.3% retail plaza.
Current report
The Company’s outstanding balance of non-owner occupied commercial real estate office loans were $56.2 million, or 5.9% of total commercial real estate loans as of September 30, 2024. The office loans are primarily low-rise, non-metropolitan buildings, located within our geographic footprint. As of September 30, 2024, the weighted average LTV was approximately 62.9% for the non-owner occupied office loan segment.
Current report
The ACL totaled $19.8 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $19.2 million at June 30, 2024. The ACL to total loans receivable was 1.32% at September 30, 2024 compared to 1.28% at June 30, 2024. The increase in the ACL from September 30, 2024 to June 30, 2024 was attributable to unfavorable changes in the economic forecasts used in the Company’s CECL modeling, primarily due to an increase in the Federal Reserve FOMC’s median forecasted year over year U.S. civilian unemployment rate and a decrease in the annual change in the U.S. GDP.
Current report
Non-accrual Loans and Non-performing Assets
Current report
Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual loans, loans over 90 days past due and still accruing, other reals estate owned that has been acquired in partial or full satisfaction of the loan obligation or upon foreclosure, and non-performing securities.
Current report
Analysis of Non-accrual Loans and Non-performing Assets
Current report
Deposits totaled $2.5 billion at September 30, 2024 and $2.4 billion at June 30, 2024, an increase of $96.7 million, or 4.1%. The Company had zero brokered deposits at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively. NOW deposits increased $87.9 million, or 5.0%, certificates of deposits increased $17.9 million, or 12.9%, and noninterest-bearing deposits increased $7.4 million, or 5.9%, when comparing September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024. Savings deposits decreased $7.9 million, or 3.2%, and money market deposits decreased $8.6 million, or 7.6%, when comparing September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024.
Current report
Major classifications of deposits at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 are summarized as follows:
Current report
The following table summarizes total uninsured deposits based on the same methodologies and assumptions used for the Bank’s regulatory reporting:
Current report
The sales of the SNPAs were made in a private placement to accredited investors under the exemption from registration provided under Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 506. The Notes are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
Current report
For regulatory purposes, the Company allocated the SNPAs to The Bank of Greene County to qualify as Tier 1 capital subject to a 25% of capital limitation under risk-based capital guidelines. The portion that exceeds the 25% of capital limitation qualifies as Tier 2 capital.
Current report
As of the quarter ended September 30, 2024, market rates decreased as compared to June 30, 2024 due to the Federal Reserve cutting its target benchmark by 50 basis points at the September 2024 meeting. This resulted in the fair value of the fixed income bond portfolio to increase, and improve the unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2024.
Current report
(1)Shareholders’ equity divided by outstanding shares.
Current report
Noninterest expense increased $705,000, or 8.0%, to $9.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $8.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase during the 2024 quarter was primarily due to an increase of $387,000 in salaries and employee benefits, due to new positions created during the period to support the Company’s continued growth, an increase of $176,000 in service and data processing fees due to vendor price negotiations in prior periods, and an increase of $285,000 in the reserve for credit losses on off-balance sheet unfunded commitments, due to the Company’s increased contractual obligations to extend credit. This was partially offset by a decrease of $156,000 in computer software and support fees, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Current report
The Company had zero brokered deposits as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively.
Removed paragraphs (9)
Previous report
The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 (CECL) as of July 1, 2023. For periods subsequent to adoption, the allowance for credit losses (ACL) is calculated under the CECL methodology and the resulting provision for credit losses includes expected credit losses on securities held-to-maturity. The periods prior to adoption did not have an allowance for credit losses under applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for those periods.
Previous report
U.S. Treasury and mortgage-backed securities are issued by U.S. government entities and agencies. These securities are either explicitly and/or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government as to timely repayment of principal and interest, are highly rated by major rating agencies, and have a long history of zero credit losses. Therefore, the Company determined a zero credit loss assumption, and did not calculate or record an allowance for credit loss for these securities. An allowance for credit losses on investment securities held-to-maturity has been recorded for certain municipal securities issued by state and political subdivisions and corporate debt securities to account for expected lifetime credit loss using the CECL methodology.
Previous report
The ACL totaled $20.4 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $21.2 million at June 30, 2023 and $19.9 million at July 1, 2023. The ACL to total loans receivable was 1.38% at March 31, 2024 compared to 1.51% at June 30, 2023 and 1.42% at day-one CECL adoption (July 1, 2023). The ACL as of March 31, 2024 is consistent with the July 1, 2023 day-one ACL. The decrease in the ACL from June 30, 2023 to March 31, 2024 was primarily due to the CECL adoption.
Previous report
Nonaccrual Loans and Nonperforming Assets
Previous report
Analysis of Nonaccrual Loans and Nonperforming Assets
Previous report
Deposits totaled $2.6 billion at March 31, 2024 and $2.4 billion at June 30, 2023, an increase of $119.9 million, or 4.9%. NOW deposits increased $194.4 million, or 11.2%, and money market deposits increased $1.0 million, or 0.9%, when comparing March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023. Savings deposits decreased $43.3 million, or 14.5%, noninterest-bearing deposits decreased $27.6 million, or 17.3%, and certificates of deposits decreased $4.6 million, or 3.6%, when comparing March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023. As of March 31, 2024, the brokered deposit balance amounted to $120.0 million, which was included in NOW deposits. As of June 30, 2023, the brokered deposit balance amounted to $60.0 million, which was included in certificates of deposits. The Company maintains an increased level of brokered deposits from several available sources as an alternative to borrowed funds, and uses the funds to support loan growth, overall liquidity and a higher cash position.
Previous report
The following table estimates uninsured deposits after certain exclusions:
Previous report
Noninterest expense decreased $622,000, or 6.3%, to $9.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $9.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Noninterest expense decreased $1.2 million, or 4.2%, to $27.4 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $28.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily due to a decrease in legal and professional fees, and a benefit from reducing the reserve for unfunded loan commitments included in other expense, as compared to the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023. This was partially offset by the increase in FDIC insurance premiums as compared to the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023.
Previous report
As of March 31, 2024, the overall brokered deposits balance amounted to $120.0 million, which was included in NOW deposits. As of June 30, 2023, the overall brokered deposit balance amounted to $60.0 million, which was included in certificates of deposits. The Company maintained an increased level of brokered deposits from several available sources as an alternative to borrowed funds, and uses the funds to support loan growth, overall liquidity and a higher cash position.
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Previous wording
Operational risk is the risk to current or anticipated earnings or capital arising from inadequate or failed internal processes or systems, the misconduct or errors of people, and adverse external events. Operational losses result from internal fraud; external fraud including cybersecurity risks; employment practices and workplace safety, clients, products, and business practices; damage to physical assets; business disruption and system failures; and execution, delivery, and process management.
Current wording
Operational risk is the risk to current or anticipated earnings or capital arising from inadequate or failed internal processes or systems, the misconduct or errors of people, and adverse external events. Operational losses result from internal fraud; external fraud; employment practices and workplace safety, clients, products, and business practices; damage to physical assets; business disruption and system failures; and execution, delivery, and process management.
Previous wording
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements. Greene County Bancorp, Inc. desires to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this statement for the express purpose of availing itself of the protections of the safe harbor with respect to all such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are included in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis and elsewhere in this quarterly report, describe future plans or strategies and include Greene County Bancorp, Inc.’s expectations of future financial results. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Greene County Bancorp, Inc.’s ability to predict results or the effect of future plans or strategies or qualitative or quantitative changes based on market risk exposure is inherently uncertain. Factors that could affect actual results include but are not limited to:
Current wording
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements. Greene County Bancorp, Inc. desires to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this statement for the express purpose of availing itself of the protections of the safe harbor with respect to all such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are included in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis and elsewhere in this quarterly report, describe future plans or strategies and include Greene County Bancorp, Inc.’s expectations of future financial results. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Greene County Bancorp, Inc.’s ability to predict results or the effect of future plans or strategies or qualitative or quantitative changes based on market risk exposure is inherently uncertain. Factors that could affect actual results include but are not limited to:
Previous wording
Critical accounting estimates as those estimates made in accordance with GAAP that involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the financial condition or results of operations. The more significant of these policies are summarized in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023. Refer to Note 2 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for recently adopted accounting standards. Not all significant accounting policies require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments. The allowance for credit losses on loans and unfunded commitments policies noted below are deemed the Company’s critical accounting estimate.
Current wording
Critical accounting estimates as those estimates made in accordance with GAAP that involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the financial condition or results of operations. The more significant of these policies are summarized in Note 1, Summary of significant accounting policies to the consolidated financial statements presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. Refer to Note 2, Recent Accounting Pronouncements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for recently adopted accounting standards. Not all significant accounting policies require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments. The allowance for credit losses on loans and unfunded commitments policies noted below are deemed the Company’s critical accounting estimate.
Previous wording
The allowance for credit losses consists of the allowance for credit losses for loans and unfunded commitments. Effective July 1, 2023, the measurement of Current Expensed Credit Losses (“CECL”) on financial instruments requires an estimate of the credit losses expected over the life of an exposure (or pool of exposures). The estimate of expected credit losses under the CECL approach is based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amounts. Historical loss experience is generally the starting point for estimating expected credit losses. The Company then considers whether the historical loss experience should be adjusted for asset-specific risk characteristics or current conditions at the reporting date that did not exist over the period from which historical experience was used. Finally, the Company considers forecasts about future economic conditions that are reasonable and supportable. The allowance for credit losses for loans, as reported in our consolidated statements of financial condition, are adjusted by a provision (expense) for credit losses, which is recognized in earnings, and reduced by the charge-off of loans, net of recoveries. Theallowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments represents the expected credit losses on off-balance sheet commitments such as unfunded commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. However, a liability is not recognized for commitments unconditionally cancellable by the Company. Theallowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments is determined by estimating future draws and applying the expected loss rates on those draws, and is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition.
Current wording
The allowance for credit losses consists of the allowance for credit losses for loans and unfunded commitments. The measurement of Current Expensed Credit Losses (“CECL”) on financial instruments requires an estimate of the credit losses expected over the life of an exposure (or pool of exposures). The estimate of expected credit losses under the CECL approach is based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amounts. Historical loss experience is generally the starting point for estimating expected credit losses. The Company then considers whether the historical loss experience should be adjusted for asset-specific risk characteristics or current conditions at the reporting date that did not exist over the period from which historical experience was used. Finally, the Company considers forecasts about future economic conditions that are reasonable and supportable. The allowance for credit losses for loans, as reported in our consolidated statements of financial condition, are adjusted by a provision (expense) for credit losses, which is recognized in earnings, and reduced by the charge-off of loans, net of recoveries. Theallowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments represents the expected credit losses on off-balance sheet commitments such as unfunded commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. However, a liability is not recognized for commitments unconditionally cancellable by the Company. Theallowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments is determined by estimating future draws and applying the expected loss rates on those draws, and is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition.
Previous wording
Management of the Company considers the accounting policy relating to the allowance for credit losses to be a critical accounting estimate given the uncertainty in evaluating the level of the allowance required to cover management’s estimate of all expected credit losses over the expected contractual life of our loan portfolios. Determining the appropriateness of the allowance is complex and requires judgment by management about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Subsequent evaluations of the then-existing loan portfolios, in light of the factors then prevailing, may result in significant changes in the allowance for credit losses in those future periods. While management’s current evaluation of the allowance for credit losses indicates that the allowance is appropriate, the allowance may need to be increased under adversely different conditions or assumptions. Going forward, the impact of utilizing the CECL approach to calculate the allowance for credit losses will be significantly influenced by the composition, characteristics and quality of our loan portfolios, as well as the prevailing economic conditions and forecasts utilized. Material changes to these and other relevant factors may result in greater volatility to the allowance for credit losses, and therefore, greater volatility to our reported earnings. This critical accounting policy and its application are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
Current wording
Management of the Company considers the accounting policy relating to the allowance for credit losses to be a critical accounting estimate given the uncertainty in evaluating the level of the allowance required to cover management’s estimate of all expected credit losses over the expected contractual life of our loan portfolios. Determining the appropriateness of the allowance is complex and requires judgment by management about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Subsequent evaluations of the then-existing loan portfolios, in light of the factors then prevailing, may result in significant changes in the allowance for credit losses in those future periods. While management’s current evaluation of the allowance for credit losses indicates that the allowance is appropriate, the allowance may need to be increased under adversely different conditions or assumptions. The allowance for credit losses is significantly influenced by the composition, characteristics and quality of our loan portfolios, as well as the prevailing economic conditions and forecasts utilized. Material changes to these and other relevant factors may result in volatility to the allowance for credit losses, and therefore, volatility to our reported earnings. This critical accounting policy and its application are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
Previous wording
The Company’s policies on the CECL method for allowance for credit losses are disclosed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Refer to Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for recently adopted accounting standards.
Current wording
The Company’s policies on the CECL method for allowance for credit losses are disclosed in Note 1, Summary of significant accounting policies with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes presented in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
Previous wording
Total assets of the Company were $2.9 billion at March 31, 2024 and $2.7 billion at June 30, 2023, an increase of $173.2 million or 6.4%. Securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity for the Company were $1.0 billion at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023. Net loans receivable for the Company increased $69.6 million, or 5.0%, to $1.5 billion at March 31, 2024 from $1.4 billion at June 30, 2023.
Current wording
Total assets of the Company were $2.9 billion at September 30, 2024 and $2.8 billion at June 30, 2024, an increase of $48.8 million, or 1.7%. Securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity increased $26.1 million, or 2.5%, to $1.1 billion at September 30, 2024 as compared to $1.0 billion at June 30, 2024. Net loans receivable remained at $1.5 billion at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024.
Previous wording
Total cash and cash equivalents for the Company were $255.8 million at March 31, 2024 and $196.4 million at June 30, 2023. The level of cash and cash equivalents is a function of the daily account clearing needs and deposit levels as well as activities associated with securities transactions and loan funding. All of these items can cause cash levels to fluctuate significantly on a daily basis. The Company has continued to maintain strong capital and liquidity positions as of March 31, 2024.
Current wording
Total cash and cash equivalents for the Company were $213.5 million at September 30, 2024 and $190.4 million at June 30, 2024, an increase of $23.0 million, or 12.1%. The level of cash and cash equivalents is a function of the daily account clearing needs and deposit levels as well as activities associated with securities transactions and loan funding. All of these items can cause cash levels to fluctuate significantly on a daily basis. The Company held excess cash balances for both quarter ends in response to the recent industry turmoil and has continued to maintain strong capital and liquidity positions as of September 30, 2024.
Previous wording
Securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity for the Company were $1.0 billion at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023. Securities purchases totaled $194.5 million during the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and consisted primarily of $158.4 million of state and political subdivision securities, $26.5 million of U.S. Treasury securities, $6.0 million of mortgage-backed securities and $3.6 million of corporate debt securities. Principal pay-downs and maturities during the nine months ended March 31, 2024 amounted to $156.4 million, primarily consisting of $141.1 million of state and political subdivision securities, $13.3 million of mortgage-backed securities, and $2.0 million of collateralized mortgage obligations. At March 31, 2024, 60.6% of our securities portfolio consisted of state and political subdivision securities to take advantage of tax savings and to promote the Company’s participation in the communities in which it operates. Mortgage-backed securities, which represent 26.9% of our securities portfolio at March 31, 2024, do not contain sub-prime loans and are not exposed to the credit risk associated with such lending.
Current wording
Securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity increased $26.1 million, or 2.5%, to $1.1 billion at September 30, 2024 as compared to $1.0 billion at June 30, 2024. Securities purchases totaled $115.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, and consisted primarily of $77.4 million of state and political subdivision securities, $24.7 million of U.S. Treasury securities, $9.2 million of collateralized mortgage obligations and $3.9 million of mortgage-backed securities. Principal pay-downs and maturities during the three months ended September 30, 2024 amounted to $97.0 million, primarily consisting of $66.5 million of state and political subdivision securities, $25.0 million of U.S. Treasury securities, $4.5 million of mortgage-backed securities, and $683,000 of collateralized mortgage obligations. At September 30, 2024, 59.3% of our securities portfolio consisted of state and political subdivision securities to take advantage of tax savings and to promote the Company’s participation in the communities in which it operates. Mortgage-backed securities, which represent 29.3% of our securities portfolio at September 30, 2024, do not contain sub-prime loans and are not exposed to the credit risk associated with such lending.
Previous wording
There was no ACL recorded on available-for-sale securities as of either period presented as each of the securities in the portfolio are investment grade, current as to principal and interest and their price changes are consistent with interest and credit spreads when adjusting for convexity, rating, and industry differences.
Current wording
There was no ACL recorded on securities available-for-sale as of either period presented as each of the securities in the portfolio are investment grade, current as to principal and interest and their price changes are consistent with interest and credit spreads when adjusting for convexity, rating, and industry differences.
Previous wording
Securities held-to-maturity are evaluated for credit losses on a quarterly basis under the CECL methodology. At March 31, 2024, the ACL on securities held-to-maturitywas $498,000.
Current wording
Securities held-to-maturity are evaluated for credit losses on a quarterly basis under the CECL methodology. At September 30, 2024, the ACL on securities held-to-maturitywas $466,000 as compared to $483,000 at June 30, 2024.
Previous wording
Net loans receivable increased $69.6 million, or 5.0%, to $1.5 billion at March 31, 2024 from $1.4 billion at June 30, 2023. The loan growth experienced during the nine months consisted primarily of $42.4 million in commercial real estate loans, $20.6 million in residential real estate loans, and $4.8 million in home equity loans. The Company continues to experience loan growth as a result of continued growth in its customer base and its relationships with other financial institutions in originating loan participations. The Company continues to use a conservative underwriting policy in regard to all loan originations, and does not engage in sub-prime lending or other exotic loan products. Updated appraisals are obtained on loans when there is a reason to believe that there has been a change in the borrower’s ability to repay the loan principal and interest, generally, when a loan is in a delinquent status. Additionally, if an existing loan is to be modified or refinanced, generally, an appraisal is ordered to ensure continued collateral adequacy.
Current wording
Net loans receivable increased $1.2 million, or 0.1%, to $1.5 billion at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024. The loan growth experienced during the three months ended September 30, 2024, consisted primarily of $15.3 million in commercial real estate loans and $1.7 million in home equity loans, partially offset by a decrease of $11.5 million in commercial loans, $3.8 million in residential real estate loans, and a $537,000 increase in the allowance for credit losses on loans. The Company continues to experience loan growth as a result of the continued growth in its customer base and its relationships with other financial institutions in originating loan participations. The Company continues to use a conservative underwriting policy in regards to all loan originations, and does not engage in sub-prime lending or other exotic loan products. Updated appraisals are obtained on loans when there is a reason to believe that there has been a change in the borrower’s ability to repay the loan principal and interest, generally, when a loan is in a delinquent status. Additionally, if an existing loan is to be modified or refinanced, generally, an appraisal is ordered to ensure continued collateral adequacy.
Previous wording
Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by both owner and non-owner occupied real estate. These loans are generally secured by commercial, residential investment or industrial property types. Commercial real estate loans are primarily made within our market area in Greene, Columbia, Albany, Ulster and Rensselaer Counties of New York State. The Company actively monitors and manages our commercial real estate portfolio concentrations to mitigate its credit risk exposure.
Current wording
Commercial real estate loans are the largest segment of the Company’s loan portfolio and are comprised of 82.6% in non-owner occupied loans and 17.4% in owner occupied loans. These loans are generally secured by commercial, residential investment or industrial property types. The Company’s commercial real estate loan portfolio generally consists of standalone loans supported by both sufficient cash flows and collateral. On a portfolio basis, the Company’s non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans have a weighted average LTV of approximately 53.6%, and the Company’s owner occupied commercial real estate loans have a weighted average LTV of approximately 49.9%, as of September 30, 2024. The Company’s commercial real estate loans are primarily made within our market area in Greene, Columbia, Albany, Ulster and Rensselaer Counties of New York State. The Company actively monitors the economic and credit trends for borrower industries and manages our commercial real estate portfolio concentrations to mitigate its credit risk exposure.
Previous wording
As of March 31, 2024, the company’s largest commercial real estate concentration was non-owner occupied apartment. These loans provide much needed housing for the residents located in our market area, and have historically performed well with strong credit metrics. Also as of period end, the Company’s outstanding balance of non-owner occupied, commercial real estate office loans was $53.6 million, or 3.7% of total loans, which are primarily low-rise, non-metropolitan buildings, located within our geographic footprint.
Current wording
As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s largest commercial real estate concentration was non-owner occupied multi-family loans at $248.2 million, or 26.1% of total commercial real estate loans. Non-owner occupied multi-family loans provide much needed housing for the residents located in our market area and have historically performed well with strong credit metrics. As of September 30, 2024, the weighted average LTV was approximately 55.3% for the non-owner occupied multi-family loan segment.
Previous wording
The ACL is based on the results of life of loan quantitative models, reserves associated with collateral-dependent loans evaluated individually and adjustments for the impact of current economic conditions not accounted for in the quantitative models. The discounted cash flow methodology is used to calculate the CECL reserve for the residential real estate, commercial real estate, home equity and commercial loan segments. The remaining life method is utilized to determine the CECL reserve for the consumer loan segment. The Company elected to use the practical expedient to evaluate loans individually, if they are collateral dependent loans that are on nonaccrual status with a balance of $250,000 or greater, which is consistent with regulatory requirements. The fair value of collateral for collateral dependent loans less selling expenses will be compared to the loan balance to determine if a CECL reserve is required. A qualitative factor framework has been developed to adjust the quantitative loss rates for asset-specific risk characteristics or current conditions at the reporting date.
Current wording
The ACL is based on the results of life of loan quantitative models, reserves associated with collateral-dependent loans evaluated individually and adjustments for current conditions not accounted for in the quantitative models. The discounted cash flow methodology is used to calculate the CECL reserve for the residential real estate, commercial real estate, home equity and commercial loan segments. The remaining life method is utilized to determine the CECL reserve for the consumer loan segment. The Company elected to use the practical expedient to evaluate loans individually, if they are collateral dependent loans that are on non-accrual status with a balance of $250,000 or greater, which is consistent with regulatory requirements. The fair value of collateral for collateral dependent loans less selling expenses will be compared to the loan balance to determine if a CECL reserve is required. A qualitative factor framework has been developed to adjust the quantitative loss rates for asset-specific risk characteristics or current conditions at the reporting date.
Previous wording
Additional information about the ACL is included in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements. Management considers the ACL to be appropriate based on evaluation and analysis of the loan portfolio.
Current wording
Additional information about the ACL is included in Note 4, “Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans,” of the Company’s 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. Management considers the ACL to be appropriate based on evaluation and analysis of the loan portfolio.
Previous wording
The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments as of March 31, 2024 was $1.3 million.
Current wording
The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments as of September 30, 2024 was $1.6 million as compared to $1.3 million at June 30, 2024, an increase of $310,000. The increase in the reserve was primarily due to an increase in the contractual obligations to extend credit.
Previous wording
Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, loans over 90 days past due and still accruing, troubled loans that have modifications, foreclosed real estate and nonperforming securities. Loans are generally placed on nonaccrual when principal or interest payments become 90 days past due, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. A loan is not placed back on accrual status until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and willingness to make timely payments on the loan. A loan does not have to be 90 days delinquent in order to be classified as nonaccrual, and may be placed on nonaccrual when circumstances indicate that the borrower may be unable to meet the contractual principal or interest payments. The threshold for evaluating classified and nonperforming loans specifically evaluated for individual credit loss is $250,000. Foreclosed real estate represents property acquired through foreclosure and is vale lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less any estimated disposal costs.
Current wording
Generally, management places loans on non-accrual status once the loans have become 90 days or more delinquent. A non-accrual loan is defined as a loan in which collectability is questionable and therefore interest on the loan will no longer be recognized on an accrual basis. A loan is not placed back on accrual status until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and willingness to make timely payments on the loan. A loan does not have to be 90 days delinquent in order to be classified as non-performing and may be placed on non-accrual when circumstances indicate that the borrower may be unable to meet the contractual principal or interest payments. The threshold for evaluating classified and non-performing loans specifically evaluated for individual credit loss is $250,000. Foreclosed real estate represents property acquired through foreclosure and is valued lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less any estimated disposal costs. The Company monitors loan modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. As of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 there were three loans being monitored in the prior twelve months under ASU-2022-02 with a total amortized basis of $4.1 million.
Previous wording
Nonperforming assets amounted to $5.9 million and $5.8 million at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. Loans on nonaccrual status totaled $5.6 million at March 31, 2024, of which there were two residential loans totaling $446,000, one commercial loan totaling $1.7 million, and three commercial real estate loans totaling $1.6 million, that were in the process of foreclosure at March 31, 2024. Included in nonaccrual loans were $1.7 million of loans which were less than 90 days past due at March 31, 2024, but have a recent history of delinquency greater than 90 days past due. These loans will be returned to accrual status once they have demonstrated a history of timely payments. Loans on nonaccrual status totaled $5.5 million at June 30, 2023, of which three residential real estate loans totaling $625,000 and two commercial real estate loans totaling $1.4 million in the process of foreclosure. Included in nonaccrual loans were $3.1 million of loans which were less than 90 days past due at June 30, 2023, but have a recent history of delinquency greater than 90 days past due.
Current wording
Non-performing assets amounted to $3.6 million at September 30, 2024 and $3.7 million at June 30, 2024. Loans on non-accrual status totaled $3.6 million at September 30, 2024, of which there were three residential loans totaling $395,000 and four commercial real estate loans totaling $1.7 million that were in process of foreclosure. Included in non-accrual loans were $1.4 million of loans which were less than 90 days past due at September 30, 2024, but have a recent history of delinquency greater than 90 days past due. These loans will be returned to accrual status once they have demonstrated a history of timely payments. Loans on non-accrual status totaled $3.7 million at June 30, 2024, of which there were four residential real estate loans totaling $686,000 and three commercial real estate loans totaling $1.6 million in the process of foreclosure. Included in non-accrual loans were $1.5 million of loans which were less than 90 days past due at June 30, 2024, but have a recent history of delinquency greater than 90 days past due. These loans will be returned to accrual status once they have demonstrated a history of timely payments.
Previous wording
The Company’s deposit base and liquidity position continues to be strong, and the deposit base is well diversified across segments to meet the transactional and investment needs of our customers. Municipal deposits are primarily from local New York State government entities, such as counties, cities, villages and towns, as well as school districts and fire departments. There is a seasonal component to municipal deposits levels associated with annual tax collections and fiscal spending patterns. In general, municipal balances increase at the end of the first and third quarters of our fiscal year. Municipal deposits above the FDIC insured limit are required to be collateralized by irrevocable municipal letters of credit issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank, municipal bonds, US Treasuries or government agency securities. Additionally, the Company offers large retail, business and municipal customers the ability to enhance FDIC insurance coverage, by electing to participate their deposit balance into a national deposit network.
Current wording
The Company’s deposit base and liquidity position continues to be strong, and the deposit base is well diversified across segments to meet the transactional and investment needs of our customers. Municipal deposits are primarily from local New York State government entities, such as counties, cities, villages and towns, as well as school districts and fire departments. There is a seasonal component to municipal deposits levels associated with annual tax collections and fiscal spending patterns. In general, municipal balances increase at the end of the first and third quarters of our fiscal year. Municipal deposits above the FDIC insured limit are required to be collateralized by irrevocable municipal letters of credits issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank, municipal bonds, US Treasuries or government agency securities. Additionally, the Company offers large retail, business and municipal customers the ability to enhance FDIC insurance coverage, by electing to participate their deposit balance into a national deposit network.
Previous wording
Uninsured deposits after exclusions, represents 10.5% of total deposits as of March 31, 2024. The Company believes that this presentation provides a more accurate view of deposits at risk, given that affiliate deposits are not customer facing and therefore are eliminated upon consolidation, and collateralized deposits are fully secured by investments and municipal letters of credits. The Company continually monitors the level and composition of uninsured deposits.
Current wording
Uninsured deposits after exclusions, represents 12.2% of total deposits as of September 30, 2024. The Company believes that this presentation provides a more accurate view of deposits at risk, given that affiliate deposits are not customer facing and therefore are eliminated upon consolidation, and collateralized deposits are fully secured by investments and municipal letters of credit. The Company continually monitors the level and composition of uninsured deposits.
Previous wording
At March 31, 2024, the Bank had pledged approximately $588.6 million of its residential and commercial mortgage portfolio as collateral for borrowing and irrevocable municipal letters of credit at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB”). The maximum amount of funding available from the FHLB was $368.9 million at March 31, 2024, of which there were $9.2 million long-term fixed rate borrowings, $210.0 million irrevocable municipal letters of credit and zero overnight borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2024. At June 30, 2023, the Bank had zero overnight or long-term borrowings outstanding and $110.0 million in irrevocable municipal letters of credit at the FHLB. Interest rates on overnight borrowings are determined at the time of borrowing. The irrevocable municipal letters of credit with the FHLB have been issued to secure municipal transactional deposit accounts, on behalf of Greene County Commercial Bank.
Current wording
At September 30, 2024, the Bank had pledged approximately $604.8 million of its residential and commercial mortgage portfolio as collateral for borrowing and irrevocable municipal letters of credit at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB”). The maximum amount of funding available from the FHLB was $362.4 million at September 30, 2024, of which there were $4.8 million long-term fixed rate borrowings, $130.0 million irrevocable municipal letters of credit and $63.0 million in overnight borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2024. At June 30, 2024, the Bank had $115.3 million in overnight borrowings, and $9.2 million of long-term borrowings with the FHLB. Interest rates on overnight borrowings are determined at the time of borrowing. The irrevocable municipal letters of credit with the FHLB have been issued to secure municipal transactional deposit accounts, on behalf of Greene County Commercial Bank.
Previous wording
The FHLB term borrowings include long-term fixed rate borrowings from the “FHLB 0% Development Advance (ZDA) Program.” The Company receives a corresponding credit related to the FHLB term fixed rate borrowings, which effectively reduces the interest rate paid to zero percent. At March 31, 2024, the Bank had a FHLB long-term fixed rate borrowing of $4.4 million at a stated rate of 5.7%, maturing September 2024, and a FHLB long-term fixed rate borrowing of $4.8 million at a stated rate of 5.2%, maturing March 2025.
Current wording
The FHLB term borrowings include long-term fixed rate borrowings from the “FHLB 0% Development Advance (ZDA) Program.” The Company receives a corresponding credit related to the FHLB term fixed rate borrowings, which effectively reduces the interest rate paid to zero percent. At September 30, 2024, the Bank had a FHLB long-term fixed rate borrowing of $4.8 million at a stated rate of 5.2%, maturing March 2025.
Previous wording
The Bank also pledges securities and certificates of deposit as collateral at the Federal Reserve Bank discount window for overnight borrowings and the “Bank Term Funding Program” (BTFP). The BTFP was established by the Federal Reserve Bank to provide additional funding to eligible depository institutions to meet the needs of their depositors. At March 31, 2024, approximately $40.5 million of collateral was available to be pledged against potential borrowings at the Federal Reserve Bank discount window and the BTFP, of which there were zero overnight borrowings outstanding with the discount window and $27.0 million outstanding with the BTFP. At June 30, 2023, there were zero overnight borrowings outstanding with the discount window and zero outstanding with the BTFP.
Current wording
The Bank also pledges securities and certificates of deposit as collateral at the Federal Reserve Bank discount window for overnight borrowings and the “Bank Term Funding Program” (“BTFP”). The BTFP was established by the Federal Reserve Bank to provide additional funding to eligible depository institutions to meet the needs of their depositors. At September 30, 2024, approximately $41.3 million of collateral was available to be pledged against potential borrowings at the Federal Reserve Bank discount window and the BTFP, of which there were zero overnight borrowings outstanding with the discount window and $25.0 million outstanding with the BTFP. At September 30, 2024, the BTFP consisted of a $25.0 million long-term borrowing at a stated rate of 4.8%, maturing in January 2025.
Previous wording
On September 17, 2020, the Company entered into Subordinated Note Purchase Agreements with 14 qualified institutional investors, issued at 4.75% Fixed-to-Floating Rate due September 17, 2030, in the aggregate principal amount of $20.0 million, carried net of issuance costs of $424,000 amortized over a period of 60 months. These notes are callable on September 15, 2025. At March 31, 2024, there were $19.9 million of these Subordinated Note Purchases Agreements outstanding, net of issuance costs.
Current wording
On September 17, 2020, the Company entered into Subordinated Note Purchase Agreements (“SNPA”) with 14 qualified institutional investors, issued at 4.75% Fixed-to-Floating Rate due September 17, 2030, in the aggregate principal amount of $20.0 million, carried net of issuance costs of $424,000 amortized over a period of 60 months. These notes are callable on September 15, 2025. At September 30, 2024, there were $19.9 million of these Subordinated Note Purchases Agreements outstanding, net of issuance costs.
Previous wording
At March 31, 2024, there were no other long-term borrowings and therefore no scheduled maturities of long-term borrowings.
Current wording
At September 30, 2024, there were zero other long-term borrowings and therefore, no scheduled maturities of long-term borrowings.
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Shareholders’ equity increased to $199.2 million at March 31, 2024 from $183.3 million at June 30, 2023, resulting primarily from net income of $18.0 million and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $991,000, partially offset by dividends declared and paid of $2.6 million and the day-one CECL adoption impact of $510,000.
Current wording
Shareholders’ equity increased to $216.3 million at September 30, 2024 compared to $206.0 million at June 30, 2024, resulting primarily from net income of $6.3 million and a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $5.6 million, partially offset by dividends declared and paid of $1.5 million.
Previous wording
On September 17, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a stock repurchase program. Under the repurchase program, the Company may repurchase up to 400,000 shares of its common stock. Repurchases will be made at management’s discretion at prices management considers to be attractive and in the best interests of both the Company and its stockholders, subject to the availability of stock, general market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, and the Company’s financial performance. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not repurchase any shares.
Current wording
On September 17, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a stock repurchase program. Under the repurchase program, the Company may repurchase up to 400,000 shares of its common stock. Repurchases will be made at management’s discretion at prices management considers to be attractive and in the best interests of both the Company and its stockholders, subject to the availability of stock, general market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, and the Company’s financial performance. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company did not repurchase any shares.
Previous wording
1 The dividend payout ratio has been calculated based on the dividends declared per share divided by basic earnings per share. No adjustments have been made for dividends waived by Greene County Bancorp, MHC (“MHC”), the owner of 54.1% of the Company’s shares outstanding.
Current wording
(2)The dividend payout ratio has been calculated based on the dividends declared per share divided by basic earnings per share. No adjustments have been made for dividends waived by Greene County Bancorp, MHC (“MHC”), the owner of 54.1% of the Company’s shares outstanding.
Previous wording
2 Dividends declared divided by net income. The MHC waived its right to receive dividends declared during the three months September 30, 2022, December 31, 2022, March 31, 2023, June 30, 2023, December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024. Dividends declared during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2023 were paid to the MHC. The MHC’s ability to waive the receipt of dividends is dependent upon annual approval of its members as well as receiving the non-objection of the Federal Reserve Board.
Current wording
(3)Dividends declared divided by net income. The MHC waived its right to receive dividends declared during the three months September 30, 2022, December 31, 2022, March 31, 2023, June 30, 2023, December 31, 2023, March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024. Dividends declared during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2024 were paid to the MHC. The MHC’s ability to waive the receipt of dividends is dependent upon annual approval of its members as well as receiving the non-objection of the Federal Reserve Board.
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Previous wording
The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. For the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, are expressed both in dollars and rates. No tax equivalent adjustments were made. Average balances were based on daily averages. Average loan balances include nonperforming loans. The loan yields include net amortization of certain deferred fees and costs that are considered adjustments to yields.
Current wording
The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. For the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, are expressed in both dollars and rates. There were no tax equivalent adjustments were made. Average balances were based on daily averages. Average loan balances include non-performing loans. The loan yields include net amortization of certain deferred fees and costs that are considered adjustments to yields.
Previous wording
1 Net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis includes the additional amount of interest income that would have been earned if the Company’s investment in tax-exempt securities and loans had been subject to federal and New York State income taxes yielding the same after-tax income. The rate used for this adjustment was 21% for federal income taxes and 4.44% for New York State income taxes for the periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Current wording
(1)Interest income calculated on a taxable-equivalent basis (non-GAAP) includes the additional amount of interest income that would have been earned if the Company’s investment in tax-exempt securities and loans had been subject to federal and New York State income taxes yielding the same after-tax income. The rate used for this adjustment was 21% for federal income taxes and 4.44% for New York State income taxes for the periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Previous wording
1 Calculated net of deferred loan fees, loan discounts, and loans in process.
Current wording
(1) Calculated net of deferred loan fees, loan discounts, and loans in process.
Previous wording
Return on average assets and return on average equity are common methods of measuring operating results. Annualized return on average assets decreased to 0.88% from 1.25% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and decreased to 0.91% from 1.26% for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Annualized return on average equity decreased to 11.92% and 12.69% for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to 18.61% and 19.51% for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease in return on average assets and return on average equity for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024, was primarily the result of repricing deposits faster than management was able to repricing assets into the higher interest rate environment. Net income amounted to $5.9 million and $8.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $2.2 million, or 27.6%, as compared to $18.0 million and $24.3 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $6.3 million, or 25.8%. Average assets increased $86.2 million, or 3.3%, to $2.68 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to $2.59 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Average equity increased $22.8 million, or 13.1%, to $196.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to $173.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Average assets increased $83.8 million, or 3.3%, to $2.65 billion for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to $2.56 billion for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. Average equity increased $23.3 million, or 14.0%, to $189.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to $166.2 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2023.
Current wording
Return on average assets and return on average equity are common methods of measuring operating results. Annualized return on average assets decreased to 0.93% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to 0.99% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Annualized return on average equity decreased to 11.86% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to 14.09% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in return on average assets and return on average equity for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily the result of the balance sheet growing at a faster rate than net income growth. Net income amounted to $6.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $6.5 million at September 30, 2023, a decrease of $208,000. Average assets increased $58.2 million, or 2.2%, to $2.7 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $2.6 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Average equity increased $27.5 million, or 15.0%, to $211.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $183.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Previous wording
Interest income amounted to $26.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to $21.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $4.1 million, or 18.9%. Interest income amounted to $76.3 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to $61.1 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $15.2 million, or 24.9%. The increase in yields earned on loans and securities had the greatest impact on the increases in interest income when comparing the 2024 and 2023 periods. The average balances of loans also increased during the comparative periods contributing to higher interest income.
Current wording
Interest income amounted to $27.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $24.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $3.1 million, or 12.6%. The increase in yields earned on loans and securities had the greatest impact on the increases in interest income when comparing the 2024 and 2023 periods. The average balances of loans also increased during the comparative periods contributing to higher interest income.
Previous wording
Average loan balances increased $66.7 million and $88.2 million and the yield on loans increased 44 and 58 basis points when comparing the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Average securities decreased $34.0 million and $68.9 million and the yield on such securities increased 18 and 61 basis points when comparing the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Average interest-bearing bank balances and federal funds increased $49.3 million and $58.3 million and the yield decreased 46 basis points and increased 118 basis points when comparing the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Current wording
Average loan balances increased $60.4 million and the yield on loans increased 36 basis points when comparing the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The average balance of securities increased $13.7 million and the yield on such securities increased 45 basis points when comparing the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. Average interest-bearing bank balances and federal funds decreased $19.4 million and the yield increased 43 basis points when comparing the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
Previous wording
Interest expense amounted to $13.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to $6.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $7.1 million, or 105.4%. Interest expense amounted to $38.2 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to $14.1 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $24.1 million, or 170.7%. The increases during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 were primarily due to the increases in the cost of funds on NOW deposits and insured cash sweep (“ICS”) deposits which had the greatest impact on interest expense reflecting higher market interest rates when comparing 2024 and 2023 the periods.
Current wording
Interest expense amounted to $14.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $11.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $3.4 million, or 30.3%. The increase resulted from an increase of $64.1 million in the average balances of interest-bearing liabilities and increase in the average cost of funds. Increase in the cost of NOW deposits, certificates of deposits and insured cash sweep (“ICS”) deposits had the greatest impact on interest expense reflecting higher market interest rates when comparing the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
Previous wording
The cost of NOW deposits increased 132 and 162 basis points, the cost of certificates of deposit increased 208 and 216 basis points, and the cost of savings and money market deposits increased 27 and 18 basis points when comparing the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was partly due to growth in the average balances of interest-bearing liabilities of $89.5 million and $85.6 million when comparing the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. This was due to an increase in NOW deposits of $134.0 million and $164.8 million and an increase in average certificates of deposits of $73.2 million and $48.1 million, partially offset by a decrease in average savings and money market deposits of $95.1 million and $102.0 million and a decrease in average borrowings of $22.6 million and $25.4 million when comparing the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Yields on interest-earning assets and costs of interest-bearing deposits increased for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024, as the Company continues to reprice assets and deposits into the higher interest rate environment. The Company determines interest rates offered on deposit accounts based on current and future economic conditions, competition, liquidity needs and the asset-liability position of the Company, while growing the retention of relationships.
Current wording
The average balance of NOW deposits increased $47.7 million and the average balance of certificates of deposits increased $31.0 million, partially offset by a decrease in average savings and money market deposits of $39.3 million when comparing the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. Average borrowings increased $24.7 million when comparing the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. Yields on interest-earning assets and costs of interest-bearing deposits increased for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as the Company repriced assets and deposits due to the higher interest rate environment. The Company determines interest rates offered on deposit accounts based on current and future economic conditions, competition, liquidity needs, the asset-liability position of the Company and growing the retention of relationships.
Previous wording
Net interest income decreased $2.9 million to $12.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $15.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Net interest income decreased $8.9 million to $38.1 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 from $47.0 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease in net interest income was due to an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities, which increased $89.5 million and $85.6 million when comparing the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and increases in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, which increased 118 and 137 basis points when comparing the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The decrease in net interest income was partially offset by increases in the average balance of interest-earning assets, which increased $80.5 million and $76.5 million when comparing the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and increases in average yields on interest-earning assets, which increased 53 and 69 basis points when comparing the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Current wording
Net interest income decreased $303,000 to $13.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $13.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in net interest income was due to an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities, which increased $64.1 million when comparing the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and increases in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, which increased 53 basis points when comparing the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The decrease in net interest income was partially offset by the increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets, which increased $54.7 million when comparing the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and increases in interest rates on interest-earning assets, which increased 40 basis points when comparing the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
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At June 30, 2024, there were zero overnight borrowings outstanding with the discount window and $25.0 million outstanding with the BTFP.
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The cost of NOW deposits increased 54 basis points, the cost of certificates of deposit increased 49 basis points, and the cost of savings and money market deposits increased 19 basis points when comparing the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
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The following table summarizes deposits by major categories:
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At March 31, 2024, the BTFP consisted of a $2.0 million short-term borrowing at a stated rate of 4.8%, maturing in April 2024, and a $25.0 million long-term borrowing at a stated rate of 4.8%, maturing in January 2025.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
1 Calculated net of deferred loan fees and costs, loan discounts, and loans in process.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
1 Net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis includes the additional amount of interest income that would have been earned if the Company’s investment in tax-exempt securities and loans had been subject to federal and New York State income taxes yielding the same after-tax income. The rate used for this adjustment was 21% for federal income taxes and 4.44% for New York State income taxes for the periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.