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LANDMARK BANCORP INC

For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 13, 2024.

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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 13, 2024

LARK$32.30+1.8%Stored close · as of Nov 9, 2026

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Item 1. Financial Statements

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)September 30,December 31,
20242023
(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$21,211$27,101
Interest-bearing deposits at other banks4,3634,918
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value411,012452,769
Investment securities, held-to-maturity, net of allowance for credit losses of $91 and $91,fair value of $3,131 and $3,0493,6433,555
Bank stocks, at cost7,8948,123
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $11,544 and $10,608990,242937,619
Loans held for sale, at fair value3,250853
Bank owned life insurance39,17638,333
Premises and equipment, net20,97619,709
Goodwill32,37732,377
Other intangible assets, net2,7293,241
Mortgage servicing rights3,0413,158
Real estate owned, net428928
Accrued interest and other assets23,30928,988
Total assets$1,563,651$1,561,672
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing demand$360,188$367,103
Money market and checking565,629613,613
Savings145,825152,381
Certificates of deposit203,860183,154
Total deposits1,275,5021,316,251
Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings92,05064,662
Subordinated debentures21,65121,651
Repurchase agreements9,52812,714
Accrued interest and other liabilities25,22919,480
Total liabilities1,423,9601,434,758
Commitments and contingencies--
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 200,000 shares authorized; none issued--
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 7,500,000 shares authorized; 5,522,582 and 5,481,407 shares issued at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively5555
Additional paid-in capital89,53289,208
Retained earnings60,54954,282
Treasury stock, at cost; 21,361 and 3,812 shares at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively(396)(75)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(10,049)(16,556)
Total stockholders’ equity139,691126,914
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,563,651$1,561,672

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

Three months ended · Nine months ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)September 30September 30
2024202320242023
Interest income:
Loans$15,933$13,531$45,445$37,530
Investment securities:
Taxable2,3012,4457,0887,141
Tax-exempt7477722,2702,333
Interest-bearing deposits at banks4146144193
Total interest income19,02216,79454,94747,197
Interest expense:
Deposits5,8304,38416,96010,375
Federal Home Loan Bank and other borrowings1,1001,2513,1492,845
Subordinated debentures4164171,2461,168
Repurchase agreements72116267403
Total interest expense7,4186,16821,62214,791
Net interest income11,60410,62633,32532,406
Provision for credit losses500-800299
Net interest income after provision for credit losses11,10410,62632,52532,107
Non-interest income:
Fees and service charges2,8802,6188,0327,457
Gains on sales of loans, net7044911,8642,014
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance254230747671
Other415313730834
Total non-interest income4,2533,65211,37310,976
Non-interest expense:
Compensation and benefits5,8035,81116,83916,925
Occupancy and equipment1,4291,3734,1134,136
Data processing4644581,4371,478
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights and other intangibles2564749241,407
Professional fees5736241,8691,722
Other2,0341,9897,0235,753
Total non-interest expense10,55910,72932,20531,421
Earnings before income taxes4,7983,54911,69311,662
Income tax expense8676711,9722,065
Net earnings$3,931$2,878$9,721$9,597
Earnings per share:
Basic (1)$0.72$0.53$1.77$1.75
Diluted (1)$0.72$0.52$1.77$1.75
Dividends per share (1)$0.21$0.20$0.63$0.60
(1)Per share amounts for the periods ended September 30, 2023 have been adjusted to give effect to the 5% stock dividend issued in December of 2023.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Three months ended · Nine months ended
(Dollars in thousands)September 30,September 30,
2024202320242023
Net earnings$3,931$2,878$9,721$9,597
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized holding (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities11,477(12,810)8,618(9,639)
Income tax effect on net unrealized holding losses (gains)(2,812)3,139(2,111)2,362
Other comprehensive income (loss) gains8,665(9,671)6,507(7,277)
Total comprehensive income (loss)$12,596$(6,793)$16,228$2,320

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) · Common stock · Additional paid-in capital · Retained earnings · Treasury stock · Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) · Total
Balance at July 1, 2023$52$84,475$55,498$-$(22,672)$117,353
Net earnings--2,878--2,878
Other comprehensive income (loss)----(9,671)(9,671)
Dividends paid ($0.20 per share) (1)--(1,096)--(1,096)
Issue of restricted common stock, 17,551 shares------
Stock-based compensation-93---93
Balance at September 30, 2023$52$84,568$57,280$-$(32,343)$109,557
Balance at July 1, 2024$55$89,469$57,774$(330)$(18,714)$128,254
Net earnings--3,931--3,931
Other comprehensive income (loss)----8,6658,665
Dividends paid ($0.21 per share)--(1,156)--(1,156)
Issuance of restricted common stock, 36,175 shares------
Stock-based compensation-63---63
Purchase of 3,338 shares treasury stock---(66)-(66)
Balance at September 30, 2024$55$89,532$60,549$(396)$(10,049)$139,691
(1)Dividends per share have been adjusted to give effect to the 5% stock dividend issued in December of 2023.
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) · Common stock · Additional paid-in capital · Retained earnings · Treasury stock · Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) · Total
Balance at December 31, 2022$52$84,273$52,174$-$(25,066)$111,433
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle from implementation of ASU 2016-3--(1,204)--(1,204)
Balance at January 1, 2023$52$84,273$50,970$-$(25,066)$110,229
Net earnings--9,597--9,597
Other comprehensive income (loss)----(7,277)(7,277)
Dividends paid ($0.60per share) (1)--(3,287)--(3,287)
Issue of restricted common stock, 17,551 shares------
Stock-based compensation-243---243
Exercise of stock options, 2,693 shares-52---52
Balance at September 30, 2023$52$84,568$57,280$-$(32,343)$109,557
Balance at January 1, 2024$55$89,208$54,282$(75)$(16,556)$126,914
Net earnings--9,721--9,721
Other comprehensive income (loss)----6,5076,507
Dividends paid ($0.63 per share)--(3,454)--(3,454)
Issuance of restricted common stock, 41,175 shares------
Stock-based compensation-324---324
Purchase of 16,367 shares treasury stock---(321)-(321)
Balance at September 30, 2024$55$89,532$60,549$(396)$(10,049)$139,691
(1)Dividends per share have been adjusted to give effect to the 5% stock dividend issued in December of 2023.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

Nine months ended
(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings$9,721$9,597
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses800299
Valuation allowance on real estate held for sale1,108-
Amortization of investment security premiums, net(18)221
Accretion of purchase accounting adjustments(850)(750)
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights and other intangibles9241,407
Depreciation987936
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance(747)(671)
Stock-based compensation324243
Deferred income taxes(177)7
Net loss on sales of premises and equipment and foreclosed assets282-
Net gains on sales of loans(1,864)(2,014)
Proceeds from sales of loans64,50069,747
Origination of loans held for sale(65,328)(67,472)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accrued interest and other assets(183)(625)
Accrued expenses, taxes, and other liabilities5,849445
Net cash provided by operating activities15,32811,370
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net increase in loans(52,761)(86,015)
Net change in interest-bearing deposits at banks5553,166
Maturities and prepayments of investment securities54,19341,250
Purchases of investment securities(3,800)(18,647)
Redemption of bank stocks11,9568,564
Purchase of bank stocks(11,727)(11,103)
Premiums paid on bank owned life insurance(96)(96)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment and foreclosed assets2,998-
Purchases of premises and equipment, net(2,214)(520)
Net cash used in investing activities(896)(63,401)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net (decrease) increase in deposits(40,749)7,374
Federal Home Loan Bank advance borrowings595,463560,546
Federal Home Loan Bank advance repayments(567,077)(494,179)
Proceeds from other borrowings360-
Repayments on other borrowings(1,358)(998)
Change in repurchase agreements(3,186)(16,812)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options-52
Payment of dividends(3,454)(3,287)
Purchase of treasury stock(321)-
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(20,322)52,696
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(5,890)665
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period27,10123,156
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$21,211$23,821

(Continued)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, CONTINUED

(Unaudited)

Nine months ended
(Dollars in thousands)September 30,
2024 · 2023
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash payments for income taxes$628$-
Cash paid for interest21,37113,641
Cash paid for operating leases128118

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Interim Financial Statements

The unaudited consolidated financial statements of Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Landmark National Bank (the “Bank”) and Landmark Risk Management Inc., have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2024, containing the latest audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. The consolidated financial statements in this report have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm, but in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial statements have been reflected herein. The results of the three and nine month interim period ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ending December 31, 2024 or any other future time period. The Company has evaluated subsequent events for recognition and disclosure up to the date the financial statements were issued.

2. Investments

A summary of the Company’s investment securities classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)As of September 30, 2024
Gross · Gross
Amortized · unrealized · unrealized · Estimated
cost · gains · losses · fair value
Available-for-sale:
U. S. treasury securities$85,457$1$(1,705)$83,753
Municipal obligations, tax exempt114,18494(2,152)112,126
Municipal obligations, taxable76,753723(2,347)75,129
Agency mortgage-backed securities147,928421(8,345)140,004
Total available-for-sale$424,322$1,239$(14,549)$411,012
Held-to-maturity:
Other$3,643$-$(512)$3,131
Total held-to-maturity$3,643$-$(512)$3,131
Gross · Gross
Amortized · unrealized · unrealized · Estimated
cost · gains · losses · fair value
Available-for-sale:
U. S. treasury securities$99,340$-$(3,673)$95,667
Municipal obligations, tax exempt122,775186(2,338)120,623
Municipal obligations, taxable82,926225(4,068)79,083
Agency mortgage-backed securities169,656247(12,507)157,396
Total available-for-sale$474,697$658$(22,586)$452,769
Held-to-maturity:
Other$3,555$-$(506)$3,049
Total held-to-maturity$3,555$-$(506)$3,049

The amortized cost of the above held-to-maturity investment securities has been further reduced by the allowance for credit losses of $91,000 at both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

The tables above show that some of the securities in the Company’s available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment portfolios had unrealized losses, or were temporarily impaired, as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. This temporary impairment represents the estimated amount of loss that would be realized if the securities were sold on the valuation date.

The following table summarizes available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 along with the length of time each category of securities has been in a continuous loss position:

(Dollars in thousands) · Less than 12 months · 12 months or longer · Total
No. ofFairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealized
securitiesvaluelossesvaluelossesvaluelosses
Available-for-sale:
U.S. treasury securities45$1,764$(4)$81,295$(1,701)$83,059$(1,705)
Municipal obligations, tax exempt23113,705(97)82,828(2,055)96,533(2,152)
Municipal obligations, taxable76--47,358(2,347)47,358(2,347)
Agency mortgage-backed securities96--114,329(8,345)114,329(8,345)
Total for available-for-sale448$15,469$(101)$325,810$(14,448)$341,279$(14,549)
Less than 12 months · 12 months or longer · Total
No. ofFairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealized
securitiesvaluelossesvaluelossesvaluelosses
Available-for-sale:
U.S. treasury securities47$1,129$(7)$93,833$(3,666)$94,962$(3,673)
Municipal obligations, tax exempt22931,468(337)64,962(2,001)96,430(2,338)
Municipal obligations, taxable11017,278(151)52,212(3,917)69,490(4,068)
Agency mortgage-backed securities1006,480(68)128,512(12,439)134,992(12,507)
Total for available-for-sale48656,355(563)339,519(22,023)395,874(22,586)

The Company’s U.S. treasury portfolio consists of securities issued by the United States Department of the Treasury (“U.S. treasury”). The receipt of principal and interest on U.S. treasury securities is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Based on these factors, along with the Company’s intent to not sell the securities and its belief that it was more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of its cost basis, the Company believed that the available-for-sale U.S. treasury securities identified in the table above were temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

The Company’s portfolio of municipal obligations consists of both tax-exempt and taxable general obligations securities issued by various municipalities. As of September 30, 2024, the Company did not intend to sell and it was more likely than not that the Company would not be required to sell its municipal obligations in an unrealized loss position until the recovery of its cost basis. Due to the issuers’ continued satisfaction of the securities’ obligations in accordance with their contractual terms and the expectation that they will continue to do so, the evaluation of the fundamentals of the issuers’ financial condition and other objective evidence, the Company believed that the municipal obligations identified in the tables above were temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

The Company’s agency mortgage-backed securities portfolio consists of securities underwritten to the standards of and guaranteed by the government-sponsored agencies of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and the Government National Mortgage Association. The receipt of principal, at par, and interest on agency mortgage-backed securities is guaranteed by the respective government-sponsored agency guarantor, such that the Company believed that its agency mortgage-backed securities did not expose the Company to credit-related losses. Based on these factors, along with the Company’s intent to not sell the securities and the Company’s belief that it was more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the securities before recovery of their cost basis, the Company believed that the agency mortgage-backed securities identified in the table above were temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

The Company’s other investment securities portfolio consists of seven subordinated debentures issued by financial institutions. These investment securities were acquired in the Freedom Bank acquisition in 2022 and classified as held-to-maturity. The securities were issued in 2021 and 2022 with a 10 year maturity and a fixed rate for five years. The securities are callable after the end of the fixed rate term, beginning September 3, 2026. The following table provides information regarding the Company’s allowance for credit losses related to held-to-maturity investment securities:

Nine months ended
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands) · 2024 · 2023
Balance at January 1,$91$-
Impact of adopting ASC 326-72
Provision for credit losses-19
Balance at September 30,$91$91

The table below sets forth the amortized cost and fair value of investment securities at September 30, 2024. The table includes scheduled principal payments and estimated prepayments, based on observable market inputs, for agency mortgage-backed securities. Actual maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.

(Dollars in thousands)AmortizedEstimated
costfair value
Available-for-sale:
Due in less than one year$49,872$49,319
Due after one year but within five years237,634228,782
Due after five years but within ten years98,48495,207
Due after ten years38,33237,704
Total available-for-sale$424,322$411,012
Held-to-maturity:
Due after one year but within five years3,6433,131
Total held-to-maturity$3,643$3,131

The Company did not record any sales of available-for-sale securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 or 2023.

Securities with carrying values of $343.7 million and $380.4 million were pledged to secure public funds on deposit, repurchase agreements and as collateral for borrowings at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Except for U.S. federal agency obligations, no investment in a single issuer exceeded 10% of consolidated stockholders’ equity.

3. Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses

Loans consisted of the following as of the dates indicated below:

September 30,December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20242023
One-to-four family residential real estate loans$344,380$302,544
Construction and land loans23,45421,090
Commercial real estate loans324,016320,962
Commercial loans181,652180,942
Agriculture loans91,98689,680
Municipal loans7,0984,507
Consumer loans29,26328,931
Total gross loans1,001,849948,656
Net deferred loan fees and loans in process(63)(429)
Allowance for credit losses(11,544)(10,608)
Loans, net$990,242$937,619

The following tables provide information on the Company’s allowance for credit losses by loan class and allowance methodology:

(Dollars in thousands)One-to-four family residential real estate loansConstruction and land loansCommercial real estate loansCommercial loansAgriculture loansMunicipal loansConsumer loansTotal
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at July 1, 2024$2,020$220$4,515$2,778$1,118$55$197$10,903
Charge-offs---(22)--(131)(153)
Recoveries-45-854-37144
Provision for credit losses(30)(109)3861150288650
Balance at September 30, 2024$1,990$156$4,553$3,375$1,222$57$191$11,544
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at January 1, 2024$2,035$150$4,518$2,486$1,190$15$214$10,608
Charge-offs---(105)--(308)(413)
Recoveries-245-285412110449
Provision for credit losses(45)(239)112889(22)30175900
Balance at September 30, 2024$1,990$156$4,553$3,375$1,222$57$191$11,544
(Dollars in thousands)One-to-four family residential real estate loansConstruction and land loansCommercial real estate loansCommercial loansAgriculture loansMunicipal loansConsumer loansTotal
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at July 1, 2023$1,852$161$4,373$2,710$1,134$16$203$10,449
Charge-offs---(44)--(98)(142)
Recoveries-626-91-27663
Provision for credit losses38(641)81469(45)(1)99-
Balance at September 30, 2023$1,890$146$4,454$3,144$1,090$15$231$10,970
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at January 1, 2023$655$117$3,158$2,753$1,966$5$137$8,791
Impact of adopting ASC 3261,022491,063145(824)11571,523
Charge-offs---(151)--(257)(408)
Recoveries-626-2874-86814
Provision for credit losses213(646)233369(126)(1)208250
Balance at September 30, 2023$1,890$146$4,454$3,144$1,090$15$231$10,970

The Company recorded net loan charge-offs of $9,000 during the third quarter of 2024, compared to net loan recoveries of $521,000 during the third quarter of 2023. The Company recorded net loan recoveries of $36,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to net loan recoveries of $406,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

The following table presents information regarding non-accrual and loans past due over 89 days and still accruing as of the dates indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)As of September 30, 2024
Non-accrual with no allowance for credit loss · Non-accrual with allowance for credit losses · Loans past due over 89 days still accruing
One-to-four family residential real estate loans$76$-$-
Commercial real estate loans788--
Commercial loans8,6232,843-
Agriculture loans1,085--
Total loans$10,572$2,843$-
(Dollars in thousands)As of December 31, 2023
Non-accrual with no allowance for credit loss · Non-accrual with allowance for credit losses · Loans past due over 89 days still accruing
One-to-four family residential real estate loans$161$31$-
Commercial loans3631,517-
Agriculture loans295--
Consumer loans24--
Total loans$843$1,548$-

The Company has certain loans for which repayment is dependent upon the operation or sale of collateral, as the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. The underlying collateral can vary based upon the type of loan. The following table presents information regarding the amortized cost basis and collateral type of collateral-dependent loans as of the dates indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)As of September 30, 2024
Loan balanceCollateral Type
One-to-four family residential real estate loans$76First mortgage on residential real estate
Construction and land loans189First mortgage on residential or commercial real estate
Commercial real estate loans1,972First mortgage on commercial real estate
Commercial loans11,626Accounts receivable, equipment and real estate
Agriculture loans1,517Crops, livestock, machinery and real estate
Total loans$15,380
(Dollars in thousands)As of December 31, 2023
Loan balanceCollateral Type
One-to-four family residential real estate loans$192First mortgage on residential real estate
Construction and land loans192First mortgage on residential or commercial real estate
Commercial real estate loans1,205First mortgage on commercial real estate
Commercial loans2,054Accounts receivable, equipment and real estate
Agriculture loans682Crops, livestock, machinery and real estate
Consumer loans24Personal property or second mortgages on real estate
Total loans$4,349

The Company’s key credit quality indicator is a loan’s performance status, defined as accruing or non-accruing. Performing loans are considered to have a lower risk of loss. Non-accrual loans are those which the Company believes have a higher risk of loss. The accrual of interest on non-performing loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent, unless the credit is well secured and in process of collection. Loans are placed on non-accrual or are charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. There were no loans 90 days or more delinquent and accruing interest at either September 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

The following tables present information regarding the Company’s past due and non-accrual loans by loan class, as of the dates indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)As of September 30, 2024
30-59 days delinquent and accruing · 60-89 days delinquent and accruing · 90 days or more delinquent and accruing · Total past due loans accruing · Non-accrual loans · Total past due and non-accrual loans · Total loans not past due
One-to-four family residential real estate loans$-$59$-$59$76$135$344,245
Construction and land loans-13-13-1323,441
Commercial real estate loans----788788323,228
Commercial loans2,5891,031-3,62011,46615,086166,566
Agriculture loans3,518--3,5181,0854,60387,383
Municipal loans------7,098
Consumer loans7616-92-9229,171
Total$6,183$1,119$-$7,302$13,415$20,717$981,132
Percent of gross loans0.62%0.11%0.00%0.73%1.34%2.07%97.93%
(Dollars in thousands)As of December 31, 2023
30-59 days delinquent and accruing · 60-89 days delinquent and accruing · 90 days or more delinquent and accruing · Total past due loans accruing · Non-accrual loans · Total past due and non-accrual loans · Total loans not past due
One-to-four family residential real estate loans$85$247$-$332$192$524$302,020
Construction and land loans------21,090
Commercial real estate loans153--153-153320,809
Commercial loans399332-7311,8802,611178,331
Agriculture loans256--25629555189,129
Municipal loans------4,507
Consumer loans110--1102413428,797
Total$1,003$579$-$1,582$2,391$3,973$944,683
Percent of gross loans0.11%0.06%0.00%0.17%0.25%0.42%99.58%

Under the original terms of the Company’s non-accrual loans, interest earned on such loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 would have increased interest income by $244,000 and $75,000, respectively. No interest income related to non-accrual loans was included in interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

The Company also categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt, such as current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. Nonclassified loans generally include those loans that are expected to be repaid in accordance with contractual loan terms. Classified loans are those that are assigned a special mention, substandard or doubtful risk rating using the following definitions:

Special Mention: Loans are currently protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged but such protection is potentially weak. These loans constitute an undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a classification of substandard. The credit risk may be relatively minor, yet constitutes an unwarranted risk in light of the circumstances surrounding a specific asset.

Substandard: Loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged. Loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. Loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful: Loans classified doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.

The following table presents information regarding the Company’s risk category of loans by type and year of origination, as of the dates indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)As of September 30, 2024
2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · Prior · Revolving loans amortized cost · Revolving loans converted to term · Total
One-to-four family residential real estate loans
Nonclassified$69,036$87,966$77,175$38,548$28,686$36,751$6,009$133$344,304
Classified-----76--76
Total$69,036$87,966$77,175$38,548$28,686$36,827$6,009$133$344,380
Gross charge-offs$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Construction and land loans
Nonclassified$4,264$11,468$1,951$1,722$2,594$1,353$102$-$23,454
Classified---------
Total$4,264$11,468$1,951$1,722$2,594$1,353$102$-$23,454
Gross charge-offs$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Commercial real estate loans
Nonclassified$39,708$43,771$69,510$54,452$42,825$68,946$1,744$89321,045
Classified879--477-1,615--2,971
Total$40,587$43,771$69,510$54,929$42,825$70,561$1,744$89$324,016
Gross charge-offs$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Commercial loans
Nonclassified$21,221$25,133$25,238$10,657$8,622$2,687$65,215$106$158,879
Classified2,88410,6091,932553,993342,0031,26322,773
Total$24,105$35,742$27,170$10,712$12,615$2,721$67,218$1,369$181,652
Gross charge-offs$-$-$16$86$3$-$-$-$105
Agriculture loans
Nonclassified$14,372$3,839$9,061$3,887$3,427$14,533$41,549$233$90,901
Classified-182241402986165-1,085
Total$14,372$4,021$9,302$4,289$3,436$14,619$41,714$233$91,986
Gross charge-offs$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Municipal loans
Nonclassified$-$5,551$97$-$-$1,450$-$-$7,098
Classified---------
Total$-$5,551$97$-$-$1,450$-$-$7,098
Gross charge-offs$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Consumer loans
Nonclassified$2,918$3,483$717$1,139$695$3,257$17,035$19$29,263
Classified---------
Total$2,918$3,483$717$1,139$695$3,257$17,035$19$29,263
Gross charge-offs$275$7$1$-$-$-$25$-$308
Total loans
Nonclassified$151,519$181,211$183,749$110,405$86,849$128,977$131,654$580$974,944
Classified3,76310,7912,1739344,0021,8112,1681,26326,905
Total$155,282$192,002$185,922$111,339$90,851$130,788$133,822$1,843$1,001,849
Gross charge-offs for the nine months ending September 30, 2024$275$7$17$86$3$-$25$-$413
(Dollars in thousands)As of December 31, 2023
2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · Prior · Revolving loans amortized cost · Revolving loans converted to term · Total
One-to-four family residential real estate loans
Nonclassified$95,290$84,718$42,533$32,081$12,776$29,694$5,097$163$302,352
Classified$-$-$-$-$-$192$-$-$192
Total$95,290$84,718$42,533$32,081$12,776$29,886$5,097$163$302,544
Gross charge-offs$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Construction and land loans
Nonclassified$6,283$5,267$5,367$2,665$916$492$100$-$21,090
Classified$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Total$6,283$5,267$5,367$2,665$916$492$100$-$21,090
Gross charge-offs$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Commercial real estate loans
Nonclassified$41,644$77,427$58,327$50,744$30,551$57,502$3,017$92$319,304
Classified$-$-$481$22$180$975$-$-$1,658
Total$41,644$77,427$58,808$50,766$30,731$58,477$3,017$92$320,962
Gross charge-offs$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Commercial loans
Nonclassified$38,818$32,764$16,747$15,511$2,514$4,386$61,046$4,121$175,907
Classified$226$2,000$158$460$57$-$1,952$182$5,035
Total$39,044$34,764$16,905$15,971$2,571$4,386$62,998$4,303$180,942
Gross charge-offs$-$28$407$44$-$-$-$-$479
Agriculture loans
Nonclassified$7,862$11,718$4,864$4,092$3,902$12,114$44,352$214$89,118
Classified$-$16$171$-$131$113$131$-$562
Total$7,862$11,734$5,035$4,092$4,033$12,227$44,483$214$89,680
Gross charge-offs$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Municipal loans
Nonclassified$2,774$128$-$-$-$1,605$-$-$4,507
Classified$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Total$2,774$128$-$-$-$1,605$-$-$4,507
Gross charge-offs$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Consumer loans
Nonclassified$4,705$1,332$1,340$1,380$1$4,906$15,221$21$28,906
Classified$-$-$-$-$-$-$25$-$25
Total$4,705$1,332$1,340$1,380$1$4,906$15,246$21$28,931
Gross charge-offs$-$-$3$-$-$-$368$-$371
Total loans
Nonclassified$197,376$213,354$129,178$106,473$50,660$110,699$128,833$4,611$941,184
Classified$226$2,016$810$482$368$1,280$2,108$182$7,472
Total$197,602$215,370$129,988$106,955$51,028$111,979$130,941$4,793$948,656
Gross charge-offs for the year ending December 31, 2023$-$28$410$44$-$-$368$-$850

The following table provides information regarding the Company’s allowance for credit losses related to unfunded loan commitments for the periods indicated:

Three months ended · Nine months ended
(dollars in thousands)September 30,September 30,
2024202320242023
Balance at beginning of period$300200$250170
Provision for credit losses(150)-(100)30
Balance at end of period$150$200$150$200

The Company did not make any loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2024. The Company did not make any loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the three months ended September 30, 2023. The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans at September 30, 2023 that were both experiencing financial difficulty and modified during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 by class, type of modification and includes the financial effect of the modification.

(Dollars in thousands)As of September 30, 2023
Amortized cost basis% of loan class totalFinancial effect
Term extension:
Commercial$1450.1%90 day payment deferral

4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently if circumstances warrant. The Company’s annual impairment test as of December 31, 2023 concluded that its goodwill was not impaired. Based on that test and current conditions, as of September 30, 2024, the Company concluded it was more likely than not that its goodwill was not impaired.

Core deposit intangible assets are amortized over the estimated useful life of ten years on an accelerated basis. A summary of the other intangible assets that continue to be subject to amortization as of the dates indicated is presented in the following table:

(Dollars in thousands)As of September 30, 2024
Gross carrying amountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amount
Core deposit intangible assets$4,170$(1,441)$2,729
(Dollars in thousands)As of December 31, 2023
Gross carrying amountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amount
Core deposit intangible assets$4,170$(929)$3,241

The following table sets forth estimated amortization expense for core deposit and intangible assets for the remainder of 2024 and in successive years ending December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)Amortization
expense
Remainder of 2024$151
2025588
2026512
2027436
2028360
2029284
Thereafter398
Total$2,729

5. Mortgage Loan Servicing

Mortgage loans serviced for others are not reported as assets. The following table provides information on the principal balances of mortgage loans serviced for others:

(Dollars in thousands)September 30,December 31,
20242023
FHLMC$635,359$659,488
FHLB27,91528,621
Total$663,274$688,109

Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with serviced loans were $10.0 million and $5.0 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Custodial escrow balances are included in the deposit balances on the balance sheet. Gross service fee income related to such loans was $425,000 and $450,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is included in fees and service charges in the consolidated statements of earnings. Gross service fee income related to such loans was $1.3 million for both the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and is included in fees and service charges in the consolidated statements of earnings.

Activity for mortgage servicing rights for the periods indicated was as follows:

Three months ended · Nine months ended
(Dollars in thousands)September 30,September 30,
2024202320242023
Mortgage servicing rights:
Balance at beginning of period$2,997$3,514$3,158$3,813
Additions129130295370
Amortization(85)(276)(412)(815)
Balance at end of period$3,041$3,368$3,041$3,368

The fair value of mortgage servicing rights was $8.8 million and $9.5 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Fair value at September 30, 2024 was determined using discount rate of 10.0%; prepayment speeds ranging from 6.00% to 31.67%, depending on the stratification of the specific mortgage servicing right; and a weighted average default rate of 1.82%. Fair value at December 31, 2023 was determined using discount rates at 10.0%; prepayment speeds ranging from 6.00% to 26.87%, depending on the stratification of the specific mortgage servicing right; and a weighted average default rate of 1.65%.

The Company had a mortgage repurchase reserve of $140,000 at September 30, 2024 and $159,000 at December 31, 2023, which represented the Company’s best estimate at those dates of probable losses that the Company will incur related to the repurchase of one-to-four family residential real estate loans previously sold or to reimburse investors for credit losses incurred on loans previously sold where a breach of the contractual representations and warranties occurred. The Company charged $17,000 of losses against the reserve during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and $19,000 of losses against the reserve during nine months ended September 30, 2024. The Company charged $84,000 of losses against the reserve during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and $105,000 of losses against the reserve during the nine months ended September 30,2023. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had no outstanding mortgage repurchase requests.

6. Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share have been computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share included the effect of all potential common shares outstanding during each period. The diluted earnings per share computation for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, excluded 197,858 of unexercised stock options, because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive during such periods. The diluted earnings per share computation for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, excluded 136,930 of unexercised stock options because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive during such periods. The Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per share to be paid November 27, 2024, to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 13, 2024. The Board of Directors also declared a 5% stock dividend issuable December 16, 2024 to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 2, 2024. The shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated are shown below:

Three months ended · Nine months ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)September 30,September 30,
2024202320242023
Net earnings$3,931$2,878$9,721$9,597
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (1)5,490,8085,479,9095,477,4535,476,703
Assumed exercise of stock options (1)4,9202,7244,0034,567
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (1)5,495,7285,482,6335,481,4565,481,270
Earnings per share (1):
Basic (1)$0.72$0.53$1.77$1.75
Diluted (1)$0.72$0.52$1.77$1.75
(1)Share and per share values for the periods ended September 30, 2023 have been adjusted to give effect to the 5% stock dividend paid during December 2023.

7. Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings and Other Borrowings

The Bank has a line of credit, renewable annually each September, with the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB’) under which there were $86.4 million of borrowings at September 30, 2024 and $58.0 million at December 31, 2023. Interest on any outstanding balance on the line of credit accrues at the federal funds rate plus 0.15% (5.04% at September 30, 2024). The Company hadno letters of credit issued through the FHLB at September 30, 2024 compared to $20.0 million letters of credit December 31, 2023 to secure municipal deposits. The Company did not have any term advances from FHLB at September 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

Although no loans are specifically pledged, the FHLB requires the Bank to maintain eligible collateral (qualifying loans and investment securities) that has a lending value at least equal to its required collateral. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were blanket pledges of loans and securities to the FHLB totaling $391.2 million and $328.7 million, respectively. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank’s total borrowing capacity with the FHLB was approximately $272.2 million and $232.3 million, respectively. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Bank’s available borrowing capacity was $184.5 million and $153.1 million, respectively. The difference between the Bank’s total borrowing capacity and available borrowing capacity is related to the amount of borrowings outstanding and letters of credit. The available borrowing capacity with the FHLB is collateral based, and the Bank’s ability to borrow is subject to maintaining collateral that meets the eligibility requirements. The borrowing capacity is not committed and is subject to FHLB credit requirements and policies. In addition, the Bank must maintain a restricted investment in FHLB stock to maintain access to borrowings.

At September 30, 2024, the Bank had no borrowings through the Federal Reserve discount window, while its borrowing capacity with the Federal Reserve was $54.0 million.

The Company has a $5.0 million line of credit from an unrelated financial institution maturing on November 1, 2025, with an interest rate that adjusts daily based on theprime rate less 0.50%. This line of credit has covenants specific to capital and other financial ratios, which the Company was in compliance with at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company didnot have an outstanding balance on the line of credit.

On September 29, 2022, the Company borrowed $10.0 million from the same unrelated financial institution at a fixed rate of 6.15%. This borrowing has covenants specific to capital and other financial ratios, which the Company was in compliance with at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. This borrowing matures on September 1, 2027 and requires quarterly principal and interest payments. Early principal payments are allowed and the balance was $5.7 million and $6.6 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

8. Repurchase Agreements

The Company has overnight repurchase agreements with certain deposit customers whereby the Company uses investment securities as collateral for non-insured funds. These balances are accounted for as collateralized financing and included in other borrowings on the balance sheet.

Repurchase agreements are comprised of non-insured customer funds, totaling $9.5 million at September 30, 2024 and $12.7 million at December 31, 2023, which were secured by $13.9 million and $23.7 million of the Company’s investment portfolio at the same dates, respectively.

The following is a summary of the balances and collateral of the Company’s repurchase agreements as of the dates indicated:

(dollars in thousands) · Overnight and · Up to · Greater than
Continuous · 30 days · 30-90 days · 90 days · Total
Repurchase agreements:
U.S. treasury securities$9,528$-$-$-$9,528
Total$9,528$-$-$-$9,528
(dollars in thousands) · Overnight and · Up to · Greater than
Continuous · 30 days · 30-90 days · 90 days · Total
Repurchase agreements:
U.S. treasury securities$12,714$-$-$-$12,714
Total$12,714$-$-$-$12,714

The investment securities are held by a third party financial institution in the customer’s custodial account. The Company is required to maintain adequate collateral for each repurchase agreement. Changes in the fair value of the investment securities impact the amount of collateral required. If the Company were to default, the investment securities would be used to settle the repurchase agreement with the deposit customer.

9. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

All of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers in the scope of ASC 606 is recognized within non-interest income. Items outside the scope of ASC 606 are noted as such.

Three months ended · Nine months ended
(Dollars in thousands)September 30,September 30,
2024202320242023
Non-interest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts
Overdraft fees$1,066$1,021$3,019$2,850
Other5263181,233792
Interchange income7657562,2262,298
Loan servicing fees (1)4254501,2931,344
Office lease income (1)20147108365
Gains on sales of loans (1)7044911,8642,014
Bank owned life insurance income (1)254230747671
Gains (losses) on sales of premises and equipment and foreclosed assets273-264-
Other220239619642
Total non-interest income$4,253$3,652$11,373$10,976
(1)Not within the scope of ASC 606.

A description of the Company’s revenue streams under ASC 606 follows:

Service Charges on Deposit Accounts

The Company earns fees from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance, and overdraft services. Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM usage fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Company fulfills the customer’s request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period during which the Company satisfies the performance obligation. Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs. Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer’s account balance.

Interchange Income

The Company earns interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions conducted through the interchange payment network. Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder.

Gains (Losses) on Sales of Real Estate Owned

The Company records a gain or loss from the sale of real estate owned when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. When the Company finances the sale of real estate owned to the buyer, the Company assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the real estate owned asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. In determining the gain or loss on the sale, the Company adjusts the transaction price and related gain (loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present. There were no sales of real estate owned that were financed by the Company during the first nine months of 2024 or 2023.

10. Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2 – Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

Fair value estimates of the Company’s financial instruments as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, including methods and assumptions utilized, are set forth below:

Carrying
amount · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3 · Total
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$21,211$21,211$-$-$21,211
Interest-bearing deposits at other banks4,363-4,363-4,363
Investment securities available-for-sale411,01283,753327,259-411,012
Investment securities held-to-maturity3,643-3,131-3,131
Bank stocks, at cost7,894n/an/an/an/a
Loans, net990,242--981,755981,755
Loans held for sale3,250-3,250-3,250
Mortgage servicing rights3,041-8,799-8,799
Accrued interest receivable6,9532191,8884,8466,953
Derivative financial instruments318-318-318
Financial liabilities:
Non-maturity deposits$(1,071,642)$(1,071,642)$-$-$(1,071,642)
Certificates of deposit(203,860)-(203,299)-(203,299)
FHLB and other borrowings(92,050)-(91,872)-(91,872)
Subordinated debentures(21,651)-(18,564)-(18,564)
Repurchase agreements(9,528)-(9,528)-(9,528)
Accrued interest payable(2,231)-(2,231)-(2,231)
Derivative financial instruments(45)-(45)-(45)
Carrying
amount · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3 · Total
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$27,101$27,101$-$-$27,101
Interest-bearing deposits at other banks4,918-4,918-4,918
Investment securities available-for-sale452,76995,667357,102-452,769
Investment securities held-to-maturity3,555-3,049-3,049
Bank stocks, at cost8,123n/an/an/an/a
Loans, net937,619--920,984920,984
Loans held for sale853-853-853
Mortgage servicing rights3,158-9,498-9,498
Accrued interest receivable7,3413272,2804,7347,341
Derivative financial instruments114-114-114
Financial liabilities:
Non-maturity deposits$(1,133,097)$(1,133,097)$-$-$(1,133,097)
Certificates of deposit(183,154)-(181,655)-(181,655)
FHLB and other borrowings(64,662)-(65,478)-(65,478)
Subordinated debentures(21,651)-(18,906)-(18,906)
Repurchase agreements(12,714)-(12,714)-(12,714)
Accrued interest payable(1,979)-(1,979)-(1,979)
Derivative financial instruments(14)-(14)-(14)

Transfers

The Company did not transfer any assets or liabilities among levels during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 or during the year ended December 31, 2023.

Valuation Methods for Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables represent the Company’s financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, allocated to the appropriate fair value hierarchy:

(Dollars in thousands)As of September 30, 2024
Fair value hierarchy
Total · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3
Assets:
Available-for-sale investment securities:
U. S. treasury securities$83,753$83,753$-$-
Municipal obligations, tax exempt112,126-112,126-
Municipal obligations, taxable75,129-75,129-
Agency mortgage-backed securities140,004-140,004-
Loans held for sale3,250-3,250-
Derivative financial instruments318-318-
Liability:
Derivative financial instruments(45)-(45)-
Fair value hierarchy
Total · Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3
Assets:
Available-for-sale investment securities:
U. S. treasury securities$95,667$95,667$-$-
Municipal obligations, tax exempt120,623-120,623-
Municipal obligations, taxable79,083-79,083-
Agency mortgage-backed securities157,396-157,396-
Loans held for sale853-853-
Derivative financial instruments114-114-
Liability:
Derivative financial instruments(14)-(14)-

The Company’s investment securities classified as available-for-sale include U.S. treasury securities, municipal obligations, and agency mortgage-backed securities. Quoted exchange prices are available for the Company’s U.S. treasury securities, which are classified as Level 1. U.S. federal agency mortgage-backed securities are priced utilizing industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including time value, yield curves, volatility factors, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severity, current market and contractual prices for the underlying financial instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these assumptions are observable in the marketplace, can be derived from observable data, or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. These measurements are classified as Level 2. Municipal obligations are valued using a type of matrix, or grid, pricing in which securities are benchmarked against U.S. treasury rates based on credit rating. These model and matrix measurements are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Changes in the fair value of available-for-sale securities are included in other comprehensive income to the extent the changes are not considered to be credit related which would instead result in a credit loss reserve. The Company evaluates any potential credit losses on available-for-sale securities on a quarterly basis and credit losses identified on individual securities result in a write-down of the relevant security’s cost basis.

Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at fair value. The mortgage loan valuations are based on quoted secondary market prices for similar loans and are classified as Level 2. Changes in the fair value of mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market and derivative financial instruments are included in gains on sales of loans.

The aggregate fair value, contractual balance (including accrued interest), and gains on loans held for sale as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

As ofAs of
September 30,December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)20242023
Aggregate fair value$3,250$853
Contractual balance3,204848
Gain$46$5

The Company’s derivative financial instruments consist of interest rate lock commitments and corresponding forward sales contracts on mortgage loans held for sale. The fair values of these derivatives are based on quoted prices for similar loans in the secondary market. The market prices are adjusted by a factor, based on the Company’s historical data and its judgment about future economic trends, which considers the likelihood that a commitment will ultimately result in a closed loan. These instruments are classified as Level 2. The amounts are included in other assets or other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and gains on sales of loans, net in the consolidated statements of earnings. The total amount of gains from changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments included in earnings for the periods indicated were as follows:

Three months ended · Nine months ended
September 30,September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)2024202320242023
Total change in fair value$(42)$(143)$173$13

Valuation Methods for Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company does not record its loan portfolio at fair value. Collateral-dependent loans are generally carried at the lower of cost or fair value of the collateral, less estimated selling costs. Collateral values are determined based on appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers hired by the Company and then further adjusted if warranted based on relevant facts and circumstances. The appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the comparable sales and income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Individually evaluated loans are reviewed at least quarterly for additional allowance and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors identified above. The carrying value of the Company’s individually evaluated loans was $15.4 million at September 30, 2024 and $4.3 million at December 31, 2023. The Company’s individually evaluated loans with an allowance for credit losses was $2.9 million and $1.5 million, with an allocated allowance of $726,000 and $311,000, at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Real estate held-for-sale includes premises and equipment that were previously used as a bank branch facility and is included in other assets on the balance sheet. Real estate held-for-sale is initially recorded at the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Subsequent valuations are updated periodically and are based upon independent appraisals, third party price opinions or internal pricing models. The appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the comparable sales and income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Real estate held-for-sale is reviewed and evaluated at least annually for additional allowance and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors identified above.

Real estate owned includes assets acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure and land previously acquired for expansion. Real estate owned is initially recorded at the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Subsequent valuations are updated periodically and are based upon independent appraisals, third party price opinions or internal pricing models. The appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including the comparable sales and income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are typically significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Real estate owned is reviewed and evaluated at least annually for additional allowance and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors identified above.

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

(Dollars in thousands)
Fair valueValuation techniqueUnobservable inputsRange
Individual evaluated loans:
Commercial$2,208Sales comparisonAdjustment to comparable value0%-30%
Individual evaluated loans:
One-to-four family residential real estate$31Sales comparisonAdjustment to appraised value7%
Commercial1,386Sales comparisonAdjustment to comparable value0%-50%
Real estate owned:
One-to-four family residential real estate266Sales comparisonAdjustment to appraised value10%

11. Regulatory Capital Requirements

Banks and bank holding companies are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for banks, prompt corrective action regulations involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action. Management believed that as of September 30, 2024, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject at that time.

Prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and capital restoration plans are required. The Company and the Bank are subject to the Basel III Rule, which is applicable to all U.S. banks that are subject to minimum capital requirements, as well as to bank and savings and loan holding companies other than “small bank holding companies” (generally, non-public bank holding companies with consolidated assets of less than $3.0 billion).

The Basel III Rule includes a common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets minimum ratio of 4.5%, a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 6.0%, a minimum ratio of Total Capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0%, and a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4.0%. A capital conservation buffer, equal to 2.5% of common equity Tier 1 capital, is also established above the regulatory minimum capital requirements for the common equity Tier 1 capital ratio, and Tier 1 capital and total risk based capital ratios.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the most recent regulatory notifications categorized the Bank as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action then in effect. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institution’s category.

The following is a comparison of the Company’s regulatory capital to minimum capital requirements as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

(Dollars in thousands)
For capital
Actual · adequacy purposes
AmountRatioAmountRatio (1)
Leverage$137,1798.88%$61,7844.0%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital116,17910.69%76,0967.0%
Tier 1 Capital137,17912.62%92,4028.5%
Total Risk Based Capital148,36213.65%114,14310.5%
Leverage$130,6258.41%$62,1164.0%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital109,62510.39%73,8547.0%
Tier 1 Capital130,62512.38%89,6808.5%
Total Risk Based Capital140,67113.33%110,78110.5%
(1)The required ratios for capital adequacy purposes include a capital conservation buffer of 2.5%.

The following is a comparison of the Bank’s regulatory capital to minimum capital requirements as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

To be well-capitalized
under prompt
(Dollars in thousands) · For capital · corrective
Actual · adequacy purposes · action provisions
AmountRatioAmountRatio (1)AmountRatio
Leverage$138,5028.99%$61,6004.0%$77,0005.0%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital138,50212.75%76,0377.0%70,6066.5%
Tier 1 Capital138,50212.75%92,3318.5%86,9008.0%
Total Risk Based Capital149,68513.78%114,05610.5%108,62510.0%
Leverage$134,4228.68%$61,9514.0%$77,4395.0%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital134,42212.74%73,8337.0%68,5606.5%
Tier 1 Capital134,42212.74%89,6558.5%84,3818.0%
Total Risk Based Capital144,46813.70%110,75010.5%105,47610.0%
(1)The required ratios for capital adequacy purposes include a capital conservation buffer of 2.5%.
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