Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana

Previous wording

Our profitability depends primarily on our net interest income, which is the difference between interest and dividend income on interest-earning assets, principally loans, investment securities, and interest-earning deposits in other institutions, and interest expense on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. Net interest income is dependent upon the level of interest rates and the extent to which such rates are changing. Our profitability also depends, to a lesser extent, on non-interest income, provision for loan losses, non-interest expenses, and federal income taxes. Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana had net income of $3.6 million in fiscal 2024 compared to net income of $5.7 million in fiscal 2023.

Current wording

Our profitability depends primarily on our net interest income, which is the difference between interest and dividend income on interest-earning assets, principally loans, investment securities, and interest-earning deposits in other institutions, and interest expense on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. Net interest income is dependent upon the level of interest rates and the extent to which such rates are changing. Our profitability also depends, to a lesser extent, on non-interest income, provision for loan losses, non-interest expenses, and federal income taxes. Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana had net income of $3.9 million in fiscal 2025 compared to net income of $3.6 million in fiscal 2024.

Previous wording

Our business consists primarily of originating single-family real estate loans secured by property in our market area and to a lesser extent, commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, and real estate secured lines of credit which typically have higher rates and shorter terms than single-family loans. Although our loans are primarily funded by the acquisition of deposits and it is our policy to require commercial customers to have a deposit relationship with us, which primarily consists of NOW accounts or non-interest checking accounts. Due to the continued low interest rate environment, we have sold a substantial amount of our fixed rate single-family residential loan originations in recent periods. Because of an increase in our average rate on our interest-bearing assets, partially offset by an increase in our rate on total interest bearing liabilities, our net interest margin decreased from 3.73% to 3.08% during fiscal 2024 compared to 2023, and our net interest income decreased $2.6 million to $19.0 million for fiscal 2024 as compared to $21.6 million for fiscal 2023. We expect to continue to emphasize commercial lending in the future in order to improve the yield on our portfolio.

Current wording

Our business consists primarily of originating single-family real estate loans secured by property in our market area and to a lesser extent, commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, and real estate secured lines of credit which typically have higher rates and shorter terms than single-family loans. Although our loans are primarily funded by the acquisition of deposits and it is our policy to require commercial customers to have a deposit relationship with us, which primarily consists of NOW accounts or non-interest checking accounts. Due to the continued low interest rate environment, we have sold a substantial amount of our fixed rate single-family residential loan originations in recent periods. Because of an increase in the weighted-average yield on our interest-earning assets, together with a decrease in our rate on total interest bearing liabilities, our average interest rate spread increased from 2.38% to 2.55% during fiscal 2025 compared to 2024, and our net interest income decreased $280,000 to $18.8 million for fiscal 2025 as compared to $19.0 million for fiscal 2024, primarily due to a $37.1 million decrease in average balance of interest earning assets. We expect to continue to emphasize commercial lending in the future in order to improve the yield on our portfolio.

Previous wording

Under the transition provisions of ASU 2016-13, the Company classified all purchased credit impaired loans (“PCI”) previously accounted for under Financial Accounting Standard Subtopic 310-30 to be classified as PCD, without reassessing whether the financial assets meet the criteria of PCD as of the date of adoption. The application of these provisions resulted in an adjustment to the amortized cost basis of the financial asset to reflect the addition of the allowance for credit losses at the date of adoption. The Company elected not to maintain pools of loans accounted for under Subtopic 310-30 at adoption. The Company was also not required to reassess whether modifications to individual acquired financial assets accounted for in pools were troubled debt restructurings as of the date of adoption. The noncredit discount, after the adjustment for the allowance for credit losses, is accreted to interest income using the interest method based on the effective interest rate determined at the adoption date.

Current wording

Under the transition provisions of ASU 2016-13, the Company classified all purchased credit impaired loans (“PCI”) previously accounted for under Financial Accounting Standard Subtopic 310-30 to be classified as PCD, without reassessing whether the financial assets meet the criteria of PCD as of the date of adoption. The application of these provisions resulted in an adjustment to the amortized cost basis of the financial asset to reflect the addition of the allowance for credit losses at the date of adoption. The Company elected not to maintain pools of loans accounted for under Subtopic 310-30 at adoption. The Company was also not required to reassess whether modifications to individual acquired financial assets accounted for in pools were troubled debt restructurings as of the date ofadoption. The noncredit discount, after the adjustment for the allowance for credit losses, is accreted to interest income using the interest method based on the effective interest rate determined at the adoption date.

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Core Deposit Intangible. Core deposit intangibles represent the estimated value of long-term deposit relationships acquired in business combinations. The Company’s policy is to amortize these intangibles onan accelerated basis over their estimated useful life, which the estimated useful lives are periodically reviewed for reasonableness. Core deposit intangibles are tested for impairment if events and circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable from future cash flows.

Current wording

Core Deposit Intangible. Core deposit intangibles represent the estimated value of long-term deposit relationships acquired in business combinations. The Company’s policy is to amortize these intangibles on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful life, which the estimated useful lives are periodically reviewed for reasonableness. Core deposit intangibles are tested for impairment if events and circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable from future cash flows.

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Total assets decreased $23.4 million, or 3.5%, from $660.9 million at June 30, 2023 to $637.5 million at June 30, 2024. The decrease in assets was comprised of decreases in net loans receivable of $18.6 million, or 3.8%, from $489.5 million at June 30, 2023 to $470.9 million at June 30, 2024, investment securities of $18.0 million, or 15.8%, from $114.0 million at June 30, 2023 to $96.0 million at June 30, 2024, core deposit intangible of $334,000, or 21.8%, from $1.5 million at June 30, 2023 to $1.2 million at June 30, 2024, deferred tax asset of $132,000, or 10.1%, from $1.3 million at June 30, 2023 to $1.2 million at June 30, 2024, other assets of $74,000, or 5.2%, from $1.4 million at June 30, 2023 to $1.3 million at June 30, 2024, accrued interest receivable of $15,000, or 0.8%, from $1.8 million at June 30, 2023 to $1.78 million at June 30, 2024, and partially offset by increases in cash and cash equivalents of $10.2 million, or 41.1%, from $24.8 million at June 30, 2023 to $34.9 million at June 30, 2024, loans-held-for-sale of $1.7 million, from $4,000 at June 30, 2023 to $1.7 million at June 30, 2024, premises and equipment of $1.7 million, or 10.5%, from $16.6 million at June 30, 2023 to $18.3 million at June 30, 2024, bank owned life insurance of $110,000, or 1.6%, from $6.7 million at June 30, 2023 to $6.8 million at June 30, 2024, and real estate owned of $50,000, or 13.6% from $368,000 at June 30, 2023 to $418,000 at June 30, 2024. The decrease in investment securities was primarily due to $17.7 million in principal payments. The increase in cash and cash equivalents from $24.8 million at June 30, 2023 to $34.9 million at June 30, 2024 was mainly due to decreases in loans receivable and investment securities.

Current wording

Total assets decreased $28.0 million, or 4.4%, from $637.5 million at June 30, 2024 to $609.5 million at June 30, 2025. The decrease in assets was comprised of decreases in cash and cash equivalents of $17.6 million, or 50.4%, from $34.9 million at June 30, 2024 to $17.3 million at June 30, 2025, net loans receivable of $9.9 million, or 2.1%, from $470.9 million at June 30, 2024 to $461.0 million at June 30, 2025, premises and equipment of $1.0 million, or 5.7%, from $18.3 million at June 30, 2024 to $17.3 million at June 30, 2025, core deposit intangible of $284,000, or 23.7%, from $1.2 million at June 30, 2024 to $915,000 at June 30, 2025, loans-held-for-sale of $193,000, or 11.1%, from $1.7 million at June 30, 2024 to $1.5 at June 30, 2025, other assets of $45,000, or 3.3%, from $1.35 million at June 30, 2024 to $1.31 million at June 30, 2025, and deferred tax asset of $18,000, or 1.5%, from $1.18 million at June 30, 2024 to $1.16 million at June 30, 2025, partially offset by increases in real estate owned of $552,000, or 132.1% from $418,000 at June 30, 2024 to $970,000 at June 30, 2025, investment securities of $277,000, or 0.3%, from $96.0 million at June 30, 2024 to $96.2 million at June 30, 2025, bank owned life insurance of $116,000, or 1.7%, from $6.8 million at June 30, 2024 to $6.9 million at June 30, 2025, and accrued interest receivable of $61,000, or 3.4%, from $1.78 million at June 30, 2024 to $1.84 million at June 30, 2025.

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Loans receivable, net decreased $18.6 million, or 3.8%, from $489.5 million at June 30, 2023 to $470.9 million at June 30, 2024. In recent periods we diversified the loan products we offer and increased our efforts to originate higher yielding commercial real estate loans and lines of credit and commercial business loans which were deemed attractive due to their generally higher yields and shorter anticipated lives compared to single-family residential mortgage loans. As of June 30, 2024, Home Federal Bank had $143.5 million of commercial real estate loans, 30.2% of the total loan portfolio, and $49.3 million of commercial business loans, 10.4% of the total loan portfolio. Although commercial loans are generally considered to have greater credit risk than other certain types of loans, we attempt to mitigate such risk by originating such loans in our market area to known borrowers.

Current wording

Loans receivable, net decreased $9.9 million, or 2.1%, from $470.9 million at June 30, 2024 to $461.0 million at June 30, 2025. In recent periods we diversified the loan products we offer and increased our efforts to originate higher yielding commercial real estate loans and lines of credit and commercial business loans which were deemed attractive due to their generally higher yields and shorter anticipated lives compared to single-family residential mortgage loans. As of June 30, 2025, Home Federal Bank had $138.9 million of commercial real estate loans, 29.8% of the total loan portfolio, and $54.1 million of commercial business loans, 11.6% of the total loan portfolio. Although commercial loans are generally considered to have greater credit risk than other certain types of loans, we attempt to mitigate such risk by originating such loans in our market area to known borrowers.

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Securities available-for-sale decreased $12.6 million, or 31.6%, from $39.6 million at June 30, 2023 to $27.0 million at June 30, 2024. This decrease resulted primarily from purchases of $2.7 million in securities, partially offset by principal repayments of $12.1 million.

Current wording

Securities available-for-sale increased $7.2 million, or 26.7%, from $27.0 million at June 30, 2024 to $34.2 million at June 30, 2025. This increase resulted primarily from purchases of $12.7 million in securities, partially offset by principal repayments of $5.9 million. Securities held-to-maturity decreased $6.0 million, or 8.9%, from $67.3 million at June 30, 2024 to $61.3 million at June 30, 2025. This decrease was primarily due to principal repayments of $6.0 million.

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Total liabilities decreased $25.7 million, or 4.2%, from $610.4 million at June 30, 2023 to $584.7 million at June 30, 2024. The decrease in liabilities was comprised of decreases in total deposits of $23.4 million, or 3.9%, from $597.4 million at June 30, 2023 to $574.0 million at June 30, 2024, other borrowings of $1.6 million, or 18.1%, from $8.6 million at June 30, 2023 to $7.0 million at June 30, 2024, other accrued expenses and liabilities of $727,000, or 18.6%, from $3.9 million at June 30, 2023 to $3.2 million at June 30, 2024, and advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance of $33,000, or 6.0%, from $554,000 at June 30, 2023 to $521,000 at June 30, 2024,. The decrease in deposits resulted from decreases in money market deposits of $28.7 million, or 25.1%, from $114.2 million at June 30, 2023 to $85.5 million at June 30, 2024, non-interest bearing deposits of $15.2 million, or 10.5%, from $145.6 million at June 30, 2023 to $130.3 million at June 30, 2024, and savings deposits of $5.3 million, or 6.4%, from $81.9 million at June 30, 2023 to $76.6 million at June 30, 2024, partially offset by increases in certificates of deposit of $24.5 million, or 12.9%, from $190.4 million at June 30, 2023 to $214.9 million at June 30, 2024, and NOW accounts of $1.3 million, or 2.0%, from $65.3 million at June 30, 2023 to $66.6 million at June 30, 2024. The Company had no balances in brokered deposits at June 30, 2024 compared to $3.0 million at June 30, 2023. There was a shift of balances between deposit categories due to customers moving funds from lower yielding categories to higher yielding categories.

Current wording

Total liabilities decreased $30.4 million, or 5.2%, from $584.7 million at June 30, 2024 to $554.3 million at June 30, 2025. The decrease in liabilities was comprised of decreases in total deposits of $27.7 million, or 4.8%, from $574.0 million at June 30, 2024 to $546.3 million at June 30, 2025, and other borrowings of $3.0 million, or 42.9%, from $7.0 million at June 30, 2024 to $4.0 million at June 30, 2025, partially offset by an increase in other accrued expenses and liabilities of $273,000, or 8.6%, from $3.2 million at June 30, 2024 to $3.5 million at June 30, 2025, and advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance of $22,000, or 4.2%, from $521,000 at June 30, 2024 to $543,000 at June 30, 2025. The decrease in deposits resulted from decreases in certificates of deposit of $27.5 million, or 12.8%, from $214.9 million at June 30, 2024 to $187.4 million at June 30, 2025, money market deposits of $11.7 million, or 13.7%, from $85.5 million at June 30, 2024 to $73.8 million at June 30, 2025, and non-interest deposits of $7.9 million, or 6.1%, from $130.3 million at June 30, 2024 to $122.4 million at June 30, 2025, partially offset by increases in savings deposits of $19.0 million, or 24.8%, from $76.6 million at June 30, 2024 to $95.6 million at June 30, 2025, and NOW accounts of $506,000, or 0.8%, from $66.6 million at June 30, 2024 to $67.1 million at June 30, 2025. The Company had no balances in brokered deposits at June 30, 2025 or June 30, 2024.

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Shareholders’ equity increased $2.3 million, or 4.5%, from $50.5 million at June 30, 2023 to $52.8 million at June 30, 2024. The increase in shareholders’ equity was comprised of current year net income of $3.6 million, the vesting of restricted stock awards, stock options, and the release of employee stock ownership plan shares totaling $500,000, proceeds from the issuance of common stock from the exercise of stock options of $373,000, and a decrease in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive loss of $39,000, partially offset by dividends paid totaling $1.6 million, stock repurchases of $487,000, and CECL implementation totaling $189,000.

Current wording

Stockholders’ equity increased $2.4 million, or 4.5%, from $52.8 million at June 30, 2024 to $55.2 million at June 30, 2025. The increase in stockholders’ equity was comprised of net income for the year ended June 30, 2025 of $3.9 million, a decrease in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive loss of $681,000, the vesting of restricted stock awards, stock options, and the release of employee stock ownership plan shares totaling $424,000, and proceeds from the issuance of common stock from the exercise of stock options of $111,000, partially offset by dividends paid totaling $1.6 million, and stock repurchases of $1.1 million.

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General. The decrease in net income for the year ended June 30, 2024, compared to the year ended June 30, 2023, resulted from a decrease in net interest income of $2.6 million, or 12.1%, a decrease in non-interest income of $515,000, or 24.5%, and an increase in non-interest expense of $413,000, or 2.6%, partially offset by a decrease in the provision of credit losses of $828,000, or 95.4%, and a decrease in provision for income taxes of $590,000, or 55.3%. The decrease in net interest income for the year ended June 30, 2024, compared to the year ended June 30, 2023, resulted from an increase in total interest expense of $7.8 million, or 154.2%, partially offset by an increase in total interest income of $5.2 million, or 19.7%. The increase in total interest expense for the year ended June 30, 2024, compared to the year ended June 30, 2023, was primarily due to a $7.5 million, or 166.3% increase in interest expense on deposits. The increase in interest expense on deposits was primarily due to an $87.5 million, or 69.4%, increase in average balance of certificates of deposit, combined with a 181 basis point increase in rate paid on certificates of deposit for the year ended June 30, 2024, compared to the year ended June 30, 2023. The Company’s average interest rate spread was 2.38% for the year ended June 30, 2024, compared to 3.37% for the year ended June 30, 2023. The Company’s net interest margin was 3.08% for the year ended June 30, 2024, compared to 3.73% for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Current wording

General. The increase in net income for the year ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the year ended June 30, 2024, resulted primarily from an increase of $421,000, or 26.6%, in non-interest income, a decrease of $278,000, or 1.7%, in non-interest expense, and an increase of $166,000 in the recovery of credit losses, partially offset by an increase of $290,000, or 60.9%, in the provision for income taxes and a decrease of $280,000, or 1.5%, in net interest income. The decrease in net interest income for the year ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the year ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a decrease of $1.4 million, or 4.4%, in total interest income, partially offset by a decrease of $1.1 million, or 8.7%, in total interest expense. The Company’s average interest rate spread was 2.55% for the year ended June 30, 2025, compared to 2.38% for the year ended June 30, 2024. The Company’s net interest margin was 3.23% for the year ended June 30, 2025, compared to 3.08% for the year ended June 30, 2024.

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Net Interest Income. Net interest income amounted to $19.0 million for fiscal year 2024, a decrease of $2.6 million, or 12.1%, compared to $21.6 million for fiscal year 2023. The decrease primarily resulted from an increase in total interest expense of $7.8 million, partially offset by an increase in total interest income of $5.2 million.

Current wording

Net Interest Income. Net interest income amounted to $18.7 million for fiscal year 2025, a decrease of $280,000, or 1.5%, compared to $19.0 million for fiscal year 2024. The decrease primarily resulted from a decrease in total interest income of $1.4 million, partially offset by a decrease in total interest expense of $1.1 million.

Previous wording

The average interest rate spread decreased from 3.37% for fiscal 2023 to 2.38% for fiscal 2024, while the average balance of interest-earning assets increased from $577.8 million to $614.3 million during the same periods. The percentage of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 133.54% for fiscal 2024 compared to 141.05% for fiscal 2023. The average rate paid on certificates of deposit increased from 2.34% for fiscal 2023 to 4.15% for fiscal 2024. Net interest margin decreased to 3.08% for fiscal 2024 compared to 3.73% for fiscal 2023.

Current wording

The average interest rate spread increased from 2.38% for fiscal 2024 to 2.55% for fiscal 2025, while the average balance of interest-earning assets decreased from $614.3 million to $577.2 million during the same periods. The percentage of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities increased to 133.86% for fiscal 2025 compared to 133.54% for fiscal 2024. The average rate paid on certificates of deposit decreased from 4.15% for fiscal 2024 to 3.92% for fiscal 2025. Net interest margin increased to 3.23% for fiscal 2025 compared to 3.08% for fiscal 2024.

Previous wording

Interest income increased $5.2 million, or 19.7%, to $31.9 million for fiscal 2024 compared to $26.6 million for fiscal 2023, primarily due to an increase in interest income from loans of $5.6 million, and an increase of $400,000 in interest income from investment securities. The increase in the average balance of loans receivable was primarily due to new loans originated by our commercial lending division. The average yield of the loan portfolio increased by 51 basis points during fiscal 2024 mainly due to a higher interest rate environment.

Current wording

Interest income decreased $1.4 million, or 4.4%, to $30.5 million for fiscal 2025 compared to $31.9 million for fiscal 2024, primarily due to a decrease in interest income from loans of $1.7 million, and a decrease of $326,000 in interest income from investment securities. The average yield of the loan portfolio increased by 13 basis points during fiscal 2025 mainly due to a higher interest rate environment.

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Interest expense increased $7.8 million, or 154.2%, to $12.9 million for fiscal 2024 compared to $5.1 million for fiscal 2023, primarily as a result of increases in the average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits.

Current wording

Interest expense decreased $1.1 million, or 8.7%, to $11.8 million for fiscal 2025 compared to $12.9 million for fiscal 2024, primarily as a result of decreases in the average rate paid on money market accounts and certificates of deposit.

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Provision for Credit Losses. On July 1, 2023, we adopted the new current expected credit loss (“CECL”) methodology for estimating credit losses. This resulted in a $189,000 increase to the allowance for credit losses and a one-time cumulative adjustment resulted in a $189,000 decrease to stockholders’ equity. For purchased credit deteriorated loans, we applied the guidance under CECL using the prospective transition approach. As a result, we adjusted the amortized cost basis of the purchased credit deteriorated loans by $170,000 to reclassify the purchase discount to the allowance for credit losses on July 1, 2023. The allowance for credit losses account increased $359,000 from these two transactions. No provision expense was recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, a recovery of credit losses of $16,000 was recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, a provision of $11,000 was recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 and a provision of $45,000 was recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. As of June 30, 2024, the allowance for credit losses was $4.6 million, and the ratio of allowance for credit losses to gross loans was 0.96%. As of June 30, 2023, the allowance for credit losses was $5.2 million, and the ratio of allowance for credit losses to gross loans was 1.05%.

Current wording

Provision for Credit Losses. As of June 30, 2025, the allowance for credit losses was $4.5 million, and the ratio of allowance for credit losses to gross loans was 0.96%. As of June 30, 2024, the allowance for credit losses was $4.6 million, and the ratio of allowance for credit losses to gross loans was 0.96%.

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At June 30, 2024, the Company had $1.9 million of non-performing assets (defined as non-accruing loans, accruing loans 90 days or more past due, and other real estate owned) compared to $1.6 million on non-performing assets at June 30, 2023, consisting of three commercial non-real estate loans, five single-family residential loans, four home equity line-of-credit loans, and three single-family residences in other real estate owned at June 30, 2024, compared to seven single-family residential loans, two commercial non-real estate loans, one consumer loan and two single-family residences in other real estate owned at June 30, 2023. At June 30, 2024 the Company had five commercial non-real-estate loans, six single family residential loans, four home-equity line-of-credit loans, and one auto loan classified as substandard, compared to ten single family residential loans, three commercial non-real-estate loans, two commercial real estate loans, and three home equity line-of-credit loans classified as substandard at June 30, 2023. There were no loans classified as doubtful at June 30, 2024 or June 30, 2023.

Current wording

At June 30, 2025, the Company had $3.3 million of non-performing assets (defined as non-accruing loans, accruing loans 90 days or more past due, and other real estate owned) compared to $1.9 million of non-performing assets at June 30, 2024, consisting of six one-to-four family residential loans, two home equity loans, three commercial non-real estate loans, two commercial real-estate loans, and one single-family residence in other real estate owned at June 30, 2025, compared to five one-to-four family residential loans, four home equity loans, three commercial non-real estate loans, and three single-family residences in other real estate owned at June 30, 2024. At June 30, 2025 the Company had eight one-to-four family residential loans, two home equity loans, five commercial non-real-estate loans, two commercial real-estate loans, and one consumer loan classified as substandard, compared to six one-to-four family residential loans, five commercial non-real-estate loans, four home equity loans and one consumer loan classified as substandard at June 30, 2024. There were no loans classified as doubtful at June 30, 2025 or June 30, 2024.

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Non-Interest Income. The $515,000 decrease in non-interest income for the year ended June 30, 2024, compared to the year ended June 30, 2023, resulted from an increase in loss on sale of real estate of $415,000, a decrease in gain on sale of loans of $201,000, and a decrease in gain on sale of fixed assets of $4,000, partially offset by an increase in service charges on deposit accounts of $48,000, an increase in gain on sale of securities of $26,000, an increase in other non-interest income of $24,000, and an increase in income from bank owned life insurance of $7,000. The decrease in gain on sale of loans for the year ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a decrease in mortgage loan originations caused by the higher interest rate environment. The loss on sale of real estate for the year ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to the bulk sale of twenty-one distressed rental properties in December 2023.

Current wording

Non-Interest Income. The $421,000 increase in non-interest income for the year ended June 30, 2025 compared to the prior year was primarily due to a decrease of $150,000 in loss on sale of real estate, an increase of $134,000 in other non-interest income, an increase of $119,000 in gain on sale of loans, an increase of $44,000 in service charges on deposit accounts, and an increase of $6,000 in income from bank owned life insurance, partially offset by an increase of $32,000 in loss on sale of securities.

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Non-Interest Expense. The $413,000 increase in non-interest expense for the year ended June 30, 2024, compared to the year ended June 30, 2023, resulted from increases in compensation and benefits expense of $436,000, audit and examination fees of $235,000, amortization of core deposit intangible expense of $160,000, franchise and bank shares tax expense of $125,000, other non-interest expense of $125,000, occupancy and equipment expense of $122,000, deposit insurance premium expense of $96,000, and advertising expense of $20,000, partially offset by decreases in professional fees of $676,000, data processing expense of $187,000, and loan and collection expense of $43,000. The decrease in professional fees for the year ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to the acquisition of First National Bank of Benton, which increased professional fees for the year ended June 30, 2023. The increases in compensation and benefits expense were primarily due to additional branch and back office staff.

Current wording

Non-Interest Expense. The $278,000 decrease in non-interest expense for the year ended June 30, 2025, compared to the year ended June 30, 2024, is primarily attributable to decreases of $584,000 in compensation and benefits expense, $217,000 in franchise and bank shares tax expense, $215,000 in advertising expense, $68,000 in other non-interest expense, $62,000 in professional fees, $49,000 in amortization of core deposit intangible expense, $46,000 in deposit insurance premium expense, and $21,000 in loan and collection expense. The decreases were partially offset by increases of $784,000 in data processing expense, $152,000 in occupancy and equipment expense, and $48,000 in audit and examination fees. The increase in data processing expense resulted from a billing discrepancy with our core processor, which had failed to issue invoices for certain services dating back to December 2022. Upon discovery of the issue, we negotiated a discounted settlement to resolve the outstanding invoices, which resulted in the increase for the year ended June 30, 2025.

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Provision for Income Tax Expense. The provision for income taxes amounted to $476,000 and $1.1 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our effective tax rate was 11.7% for fiscal 2024 and 15.7% for fiscal 2023.

Current wording

Provision for Income Tax Expense. The provision for income taxes amounted to $766,000 and $476,000 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Our effective tax rate was 16.5% for fiscal 2025 and 11.7% for fiscal 2024.

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We have maintained a significant portfolio of available-for-sale securities during the past few years in order to better position the Company for a rising interest rate environment in the long term. At June 30, 2024 and 2023, securities available-for-sale amounted to $27.0 million and $39.6 million, respectively, or 4.24% and 6.04%, respectively, of total assets at such dates.

Current wording

We have maintained a significant portfolio of available-for-sale securities during the past few years in order to better position the Company for a rising interest rate environment in the long term. At June 30, 2025 and 2024, securities available-for-sale amounted to $34.2 million and $27.0 million, respectively, or 5.62% and 4.24%, respectively, of total assets at such dates.

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Qualitative Analysis. Our ability to maintain a positive “spread” between the interest earned on assets and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings is affected by changes in interest rates. Our fixed-rate loans generally are profitable, if interest rates are stable or declining since these loans have yields that exceed our cost of funds. If interest rates increase, however, we would have to pay more on our deposits and new borrowings, which would adversely affect our interest rate spread. In order to counter the potential effects of dramatic increases in market rates of interest, we have underwritten our mortgage loans to allow for their sale in the secondary market. Total loan originations amounted to $209.9 million for fiscal 2024 and $244.0 million for fiscal 2023, while loans sold amounted to $16.0 million and $24.9 million during the same respective periods. We have invested excess funds from loan payments and prepayments and loan sales in investment securities classified as available-for-sale. As a result, Home Federal Bancorp is not as susceptible to rising interest rates as it would be if its interest-earning assets were primarily comprised of long-term fixed rate mortgage loans. With respect to its floating or adjustable rate loans, Home Federal Bancorp writes interest rate floors and caps into such loan documents. Interest rate floors limit our interest rate risk by limiting potential decreases in the interest yield on an adjustable rate loan to a certain level. As a result, we receive a minimum yield even if rates decline farther, and the interest rate on the particular loan would otherwise adjust to a lower amount. Conversely, interest rate ceilings limit the amount by which the yield on an adjustable rate loan may increase to no more than six percentage points over the rate at the time of origination. Finally, we intend to place a greater emphasis on shorter-term consumer loans and commercial business loans in the future.

Current wording

Qualitative Analysis. Our ability to maintain a positive “spread” between the interest earned on assets and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings is affected by changes in interest rates. Our fixed-rate loans generally are profitable, if interest rates are stable or declining since these loans have yields that exceed our cost of funds. If interest rates increase, however, we would have to pay more on our deposits and new borrowings, which would adversely affect our interest rate spread. In order to counter the potential effects of dramatic increases in market rates of interest, we have underwritten our mortgage loans to allow for their sale in the secondary market. Total loan originations amounted to $156.4 million for fiscal 2025 and $210.0 million for fiscal 2024, while loans sold amounted to $18.3 million and $16.0 million during the same respective periods. We have invested excess funds from loan payments and prepayments and loan sales in investment securities classified as available-for-sale. As a result, Home Federal Bancorp is not as susceptible to rising interest rates as it would be if its interest-earning assets were primarily comprised of long-term fixed rate mortgage loans. With respect to its floating or adjustable rate loans, Home Federal Bancorp writes interest rate floors and caps into such loan documents. Interest rate floors limit our interest rate risk by limiting potential decreases in the interest yield on an adjustable rate loan to a certain level. As a result, we receive a minimum yield even if rates decline farther, and the interest rate on the particular loan would otherwise adjust to a lower amount. Conversely, interest rate ceilings limit the amount by which the yield on an adjustable rate loan may increase to no more than six percentage points over the rate at the time of origination. Finally, we intend to place a greater emphasis on shorter-term consumer loans and commercial business loans in the future.

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Home Federal Bancorp maintains levels of liquid assets deemed adequate by management. Our liquidity ratio averaged 20.4% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. We adjust our liquidity levels to fund deposit outflows, repay our borrowings, and to fund loan commitments. We also adjust liquidity, as appropriate, to meet asset and liability management objectives.

Current wording

Home Federal Bancorp maintains levels of liquid assets deemed adequate by management. Our liquidity ratio averaged 19.6% for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. We adjust our liquidity levels to fund deposit outflows, repay our borrowings, and to fund loan commitments. We also adjust liquidity, as appropriate, to meet asset and liability management objectives.

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Our primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization and prepayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments, loan sales and earnings, and funds provided from operations. While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. We set the interest rates on our deposits to maintain a desired level of total deposits. In addition, we invest excess funds in short-term interest-earning accounts and other assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements. Our deposit accounts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas amounted to $185,000 and $5.0 million at June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Current wording

Our primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization and prepayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments, loan sales and earnings, and funds provided from operations. While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. We set the interest rates on our deposits to maintain a desired level of total deposits. In addition, we invest excess funds in short-term interest-earning accounts and other assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements. Our deposit accounts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas amounted to $9.1 million and $185,000 at June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Previous wording

A significant portion of our liquidity consists of securities classified as available-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents. Our primary sources of cash are net income, principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, and increases in deposit accounts. If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, we have borrowing agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, which provide an additional source of funds. At June 30, 2024, we had no advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and had $186.4 million in additional borrowing capacity. Additionally, at June 30, 2024, Home Federal Bank was a party to a Master Purchase Agreement with First National Bankers Bank, whereby Home Federal Bank may purchase Federal Funds from First National Bankers Bank in an amount not to exceed $20.4 million. There were no amounts purchased under this agreement as of June 30, 2024. In addition, Home Federal Bancorp had available an $11.0 million line of credit agreement at June 30, 2024 with First National Bankers Bank, maturing on August 29, 2024. At June 30, 2024 there was a $7.0 million balance in the credit line.

Current wording

A significant portion of our liquidity consists of securities classified as available-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents. Our primary sources of cash are net income, principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, and increases in deposit accounts. If we require funds beyond our ability to generate them internally, we have borrowing agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, which provide an additional source of funds. At June 30, 2025, we had no advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and had $56.4 million in additional borrowing capacity. Additionally, at June 30, 2025, Home Federal Bank was a party to a Master Purchase Agreement with First National Bankers Bank, whereby Home Federal Bank may purchase Federal Funds from First National Bankers Bank in an amount not to exceed $20.4 million. There were no amounts purchased under this agreement as of June 30, 2025. At June 30, 2025, Home Federal Bancorp had a $4.0 million outstanding loan with First National Bankers Bank, which matures on February 5, 2034.

Previous wording

At June 30, 2024, the Company had outstanding loan commitments of $38.3 million to originate loans and commitments under unused lines of credit of $14.8 million. At June 30, 2024, certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one year or less totaled $185.6 million, or 86.4% of total certificates of deposit. Based on prior experience, management believes that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case. In addition, the cost of such deposits could be significantly higher upon renewal in a rising interest rate environment. We intend to utilize our high levels of liquidity to fund our lending activities. If additional funds are required to fund lending activities, we intend to sell our securities classified as available-for-sale, as needed.

Current wording

At June 30, 2025, the Company had outstanding loan commitments of $50.5 million to originate loans and commitments under unused lines of credit of $13.1 million. At June 30, 2025, certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one year or less totaled $172.6 million, or 92.14% of total certificates of deposit. Based on prior experience, management believes that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case. In addition, the cost of such deposits could be significantly higher upon renewal in a rising interest rate environment. We intend to utilize our high levels of liquidity to fund our lending activities. If additional funds are required to fund lending activities, we intend to sell our securities classified as available-for-sale, as needed.

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At June 30, 2024, Home Federal Bank exceeded each of its capital requirements with common equitytier 1, tier 1 capital, total capital, leverage, and tangible capital ratios of 13.29%, 13.29%, 14.35%, 8.99%, and 8.99%, respectively.

Current wording

At June 30, 2025, Home Federal Bank exceeded each of its capital requirements with common equity tier 1, tier 1 capital, total capital, leverage, and tangible capital ratios of 13.59%, 13.59%, 14.67%, 9.40%, and 9.40%, respectively.