NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES INC
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 13, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 13, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-14.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-13.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $3.1 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 60.48%, from the same period in 2025. Net interest income increased 15.86%, or $1.2 million, from $7.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 to $8.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The loan portfolio was the primary driver of both increases as the yield rose 25 basis points (”bps”) while the average balance increased $57.8 million compared to the first quarter of 2025.
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The balance sheet grew to $939.6 million in total assets as of March 31, 2026, from $909.7 million as of December 31, 2025. Gross loans increased $13.7 million to $723.3 million as of March 31, 2026. Additionally, interest-bearing deposits with banks increased $13.1 million to $76.2 million as of March 31, 2026. During the first three months of 2026 total deposits increased $29.4 million or 3.68% to $827.7 million.
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A dividend of $0.09 per share was paid to shareholders during the first quarter of 2026, a 12.5% increase over the dividend paid in 2025.
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During the first quarter of 2026, we extended a previously announced stock repurchase program, to continue through March 31, 2027. Since the inception of the program through March 31, 2026, the Company has repurchased 366,569 shares at an average price of $2.57 per share.
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The provision for credit losses charged to the income statement for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $240,000 compared to $259,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The provision expense for the first quarter of 2026 is mainly attributable to growth in the loan portfolio and a modest adjustment to certain qualitative factors in the calculation of the allowance for loan losses to reflect geopolitical uncertainty related to the conflict in the Middle East. The provision for credit losses during the first quarter of 2025 is attributable to loan growth and the impact of valuation allowances for two specifically assessed borrower relationships. A recovery of credit losses on unfunded commitments of $11,000 was recognized for the first quarter of 2026 due to a $2.1 million reduction in commitments on construction loans. The provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments for the first quarter of 2025 was $92,000, reflecting an $11.6 million, or 31.84%, increase in unfunded commitments on construction loans.
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Noninterest income, totaling $2.6 million for the first quarter of 2026, increased $217,000 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The improvement was driven by a $101,000 increase in income from financial and investment services and a $121,000 increase in income from card processing.
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Noninterest expense was $7.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, which was a $39,000 decrease compared to the first quarter of 2025. Occupancy costs decreased $93,000 due to costs incurred in “refreshing” a branch office in the first quarter of 2025 and a decrease in costs for snow and ice removal to keep our branch locations open and safe during the winter storms in 2026 compared to 2025. Other categories experiencing reductions include professional and consulting fees, card processing costs, and the expense for the debit card rewards program which was discontinued in the fourth quarter of 2025. The reductions in expenses were partially offset by an $85,000 increase in salaries and benefits attributable to annual merit increases and an uptick in losses due to fraudulent activity.
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Deposits totaled $827.7 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $798.3 million as of December 31, 2025. The increase of $29.4 million, or 3.68%, was due to continued efforts to attract money market account relationships combined with seasonal and cyclical funds inflows. As a result, money market and savings accounts increased $14.8 million, and noninterest-bearing demand and interest-bearing demand deposits combined for an increase of $18.9 million during the first quarter of 2026. Over this same period, time deposits decreased $5.0 million largely due to the maturity of a public funds deposit with no other deposit relationship, for which the Bank did not aggressively bid.
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Capital
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The allowance for credit losses on loans was $8.1 million, or 1.12% as a percentage of total loans, as of March 31, 2026, and $8.1 million, or 1.14%, as of December 31, 2025. The decrease in the allowance as a percentage of loans was primarily attributable to charging off the year-end specific reserves on two borrower relationships during the first quarter of 2026. One of these relationships had two pieces of collateral – the residential property was foreclosed and reclassified into other real estate owned during the quarter, and the commercial property was sold at auction and the sales proceeds were received subsequent to March 31, 2026. The charge-off on the other relationship was largely driven by the amount of time that it had been in its classified status. The $9,000 increase in the allowance for credit losses on loans was attributable to provision expense associated with a larger loan portfolio and a modest adjustment to a qualitative factor for geopolitical uncertainty related to the conflict in the Middle East partially offset by the charge-off of the specific reserves discussed above.
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Other real estate owned increased to $184,000 as of March 31, 2026 from $89,000 at December 31, 2025 due to the foreclosure on the residential property discussed above. Expenses associated with other real estate owned, including gains and losses on sales, were $3,000 and $1,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
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Loans rated substandard or below totaled $3.7 million as of March 31, 2026, an increase of $1.1 million from $2.6 million as of December 31, 2025. Total past due loans decreased to $6.1 million as of March 31, 2026 from $7.2 million as of December 31, 2025.
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the success or failure of our efforts to implement our business plan;
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any required increase in our regulatory capital ratios;
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satisfying other regulatory requirements that may arise from examinations, changes in the law and other similar factors;
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deterioration of asset quality;
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changes in the level of our nonperforming assets and charge-offs;
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fluctuations of real estate values in our markets;
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our ability to attract and retain talent;
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demographical changes in our markets which negatively impact the local economy;
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the uncertain outcome of current or future legislation or regulations or policies of state and federal regulators;
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the successful management of interest rate risk;
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the successful management of liquidity;
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changes in general economic and business conditions in our market area and the United States in general;
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credit risks inherent in making loans such as changes in a borrower’s ability to repay and our management of such risks;
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competition with other banks and financial institutions, and companies outside of the banking industry, including online lenders and those companies that have substantially greater access to capital and other resources;
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demand, development and acceptance of new products and services we have offered or may offer;
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deposit flows and competition for deposits;
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the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve, inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations;
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the occurrence of significant natural disasters, including severe weather conditions, floods, health related issues and other catastrophic events;
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geopolitical conditions, including trade restrictions and tariffs, and acts or threats of terrorism, international hostilities, or actions taken by the U.S. or other governments in response to trade restrictions and tariffs, and acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts, which could impact business and economic conditions in the U.S. and abroad;
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technology utilized by us, including the successful core operating system conversion in 2025;
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the effects of cyber incidents or other failures, disruptions or breaches of our operational or security systems, or those of our third-party vendors or other service providers, including as a result of cyber threats or attacks;
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our ability to assist in managing third party fraud against customer accounts including but not limited to check, credit and debit card, and electronic funds transfer fraud;
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our reliance on third-party vendors and correspondent banks;
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changes in generally accepted accounting principles;
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changes in governmental regulations, tax rates and similar matters; and,
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other risks, which may be described, from time to time, in our filings with the SEC.
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Noninterest income totaling $2.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 increased $73,000 compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Modest increases in earnings from service charges, card processing, financial services revenue, and other miscellaneous income totaling $8,000, $21,000, $31,000, and $35,000, respectively, were partially offset by the $20,000 decrease in income from bank-owned life insurance policies which were either surrendered or paid out due to death in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Noninterest expense was $7.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 compared to $6.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The $548,000 increase primarily resulted from increases in salaries and benefits of $209,000, other expenses related to the core conversion of $104,000, data processing costs of $38,000, ATM network expenses of $42,000, and loan-related expenses of $104,000. The increase in salaries and benefits is attributable to normal recurring salary adjustments, increases in incentive accruals based on the Company’s year-to-date performance and production, higher health insurance expenses, staffing costs for the Wytheville loan production office, and overtime associated with the core conversion. Other expenses related to the core conversion include professional and ancillary costs for other applications and systems impacted by the conversion as well as internal and external travel costs associated with testing and data validation. The increase in loan-related expenses is due to expenses associated with a home equity loan promotion during the second and third quarters of 2025.
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Subsequent to quarter-end, there has been, and will be, additional costs associated with the core system conversion including additional costs related to overtime, meals and other expenses related to the installation, testing and training on the new system and the other ancillary systems impacted by the core conversion.
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While the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, 2025, made many of the provisions of the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act permanent, including the 21% corporate tax rate, and the reinstatement of bonus depreciation, it also put in place modifications to reduce or limit certain fringe benefits and charitable contribution deductions and modified information reporting rules by requiring increased compliance processes by businesses. Pending the release of final regulations later in 2025, a full assessment of the impact of this legislation on the Company cannot yet be determined.
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Comparison of the Nine Months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
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Year-to-date highlights include:
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, net interest income totaled $24.5 million, an increase of $3.4 million, or 16.03%, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The net interest margin increased 39 bps to 3.83% as compared to 3.44% for the same period in 2024. Net interest income improved due to increased average earning assets, which increased $34.7 million, or 4.23%, to $854.5 million. In addition, the yield on earning assets improved 22 bps to 5.62% during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 totaled $11.5 million, a decrease of $634,000, or 5.24%, from the same period in 2024. The decrease in interest expense is due primarily to the lower costs of interest-bearing deposits and borrowed funds as discussed above.
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Net Interest Margin Analysis
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Nine Months Ended September 30,
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the provision for credit losses totaled $602,000 as compared to $478,000 recorded for the same period in 2024.
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, noninterest income increased $69,000 to $7.3 million compared to the same period in 2024, mainly due to a branded card incentive payment of $141,000 in 2025 which was partially offset by a $98,000 decrease in service charges.
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, noninterest expense totaled $21.9 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 5.90%, over the same period in 2024. The components of the year-over-year increase are largely similar to those discussed for the current quarter. Additional items include $47,000 in costs incurred in “refreshing” a branch office and $42,000 in costs incurred for snow and ice removal to keep our branch locations open and safe during the winter storms in the first quarter of 2025.
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Commercial and residential real estate loans, the two largest categories of loans, increased $9.1 million and $16.7 million, respectively, from December 31, 2024 to September 30, 2025. Multi-family real estate loans increased $12.5 million. Consumer loans increased $3.5 million, which included the purchase of $2.8 million of individual loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Farmland and Agriculture loans increased $7.6 million and $847,000, respectively, during the first nine months of 2025.
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Deposits totaled $799.4 million as of September 30, 2025 compared to $750.0 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase of $49.4 million, or 8.81% annualized, was due to efforts to attract and retain time deposits and money market account relationships, including replacing a large, high-rate account with lower-cost brokered time deposits, combined with cyclical funds inflows. As a result of these efforts and seasonality, total time deposits increased $23.7 million, money market accounts increased $23.7 million, and noninterest bearing deposits increased $3.9 million during the first nine months of 2025. During the second quarter of 2025, $15.0 million of brokered time deposits were issued with maturities ranging from two months to two years. $10.0 million of these brokered time deposits matured in August and were not replaced. These deposits supplement liquidity, support loan closings and advances and bolster on-balance-sheet liquidity.
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Net interest income for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 was $8.6 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 20.28%, when compared to the third quarter of 2024. Interest income increased $1.1 million to $12.6 million due to the combination of an increase of 22 basis points (“bps”) in the yield on earning assets to 5.73% and a $39.4 million increase in the average balance of earning assets when compared to 2024. The loan portfolio was the primary driver of both increases as the yield rose 26 bps to 6.31% while the average balance increased $66.1 million compared to the quarter ending September 30, 2024. Also contributing to the improvement in net interest income was the $394,000 decrease in interest expense to $4.0 million during the third quarter of 2025 as compared to $4.4 million in 2024. The reduction in interest expense is due to a number of factors including a 31 bp decrease in the cost of interest-bearing deposits to 2.59% due to maturing time deposits and money market accounts repricing in a lower interest-rate environment and declines in both the cost and average balance of borrowed funds. The decline in the average balance of borrowed funds was due to the decrease in the average balance related to a $10 million borrowing from the Federal Reserve Bank under the Bank Term Funding Program that was repaid in October 2024 combined with $4.2 million in principal payments made on trust preferred securities in October 2024 and January 2025. In addition, the variable rate paid on the trust preferred securities decreased as overnight and short-term borrowing rates declined during the last half of 2024. As a result, the cost of total interest-bearing liabilities decreased 40 bps to 2.69% during the third quarter of 2025 as compared to the third quarter of 2024. The net interest margin increased 50 bps to 3.93% for the quarter ending September 30, 2025 as compared to 3.43% for the same period in 2024 due to the increase in the yield on earning assets and the decline in the cost of funds.
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During the first quarter of 2026, interest income increased $1.2 million to $12.6 million due to the combination of an increase of 18 bps in the yield on earning assets to 5.69% and a $61.5 million increase in the average balance of earning assets when compared to the first quarter of 2025. The loan portfolio was the primary driver of both increases as the yield rose 25 bps to 6.35% while the average balance increased $57.8 million compared to the first quarter of 2025. Also contributing to the improvement in net interest income was lower funding costs. While the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $44.2 million, the costs decreased 18 bps to 2.55%, and total interest expense only increased by $39,000 to $3.8 million during the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the first quarter of 2025. The reduction in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities is primarily due to maturing time deposits repricing in a lower interest-rate environment and declines in both the cost and balance of borrowed funds. The decrease in the average balance of borrowed funds was due to a $3 million principal payment on a borrowing from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta during the fourth quarter of 2025 combined with principal payments made on a trust preferred security in January 2025. In addition, the variable rate paid on the trust preferred securities decreased as overnight and short-term borrowing rates declined during the last half of 2025. The net interest margin improved 30 bps to 3.99% for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, compared to 3.69% for the same period in 2025, due to the increase in the yield on earning assets and the decline in the cost of funds. The net interest spread, which is the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the costs of interest-bearing liabilities, widened by 36 bps to 3.14% for the first quarter of 2026 from 2.78% for the comparable period of 2025.
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The provision for credit losses charged to the income statement for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, was $189,000 compared to $49,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The third quarter 2025 provision reflects the impact of the loan growth while the provision recorded in 2024 was impacted by the resolution of a loan relationship that had resulted in a $262,000 specific allowance allocation during the second quarter of 2024. The provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments was $0 for the third quarter of 2025 due to a slight reduction in commitments on construction loans offset by a small increase in the expected loss rate. For a discussion of the factors affecting the allowance for credit losses, including provision expense, refer to Note 7, Allowance for Credit Losses for Loans, in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
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For a discussion of the factors affecting the allowance for credit losses, including provision expense, refer to Note 7, Allowance for Credit Losses for Loans, in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
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The efficiency ratio, which is defined as noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income plus noninterest income, decreased to 66.24% during the third quarter of 2025 from 71.10% for the third quarter of 2024. We continue to assess our operational procedures and structure to improve efficiencies and contain costs.
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The efficiency ratio, which is defined as noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income plus noninterest income, decreased to 63.17% during the first quarter of 2026 from 72.55% for the first quarter of 2025. We continue to assess our operational procedures and structure to improve efficiencies and contain costs.
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Income tax expense for the third quarter of 2025 totaled $812,000, an increase of $191,000, or 30.76%, from $621,000 recorded during the same period in 2024. This increase was in line with the increase in pre-tax income which increased $841,000 or 30.82% for the comparative three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was 22.75%,compared to 22.76% for the same period in 2024.
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Income tax expense for the first quarter of 2026 totaled $912,000, an increase of $328,000, or 56.16%, from $584,000 recorded during the same period in 2025. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was 22.95%, compared to 23.43% for the same period in 2025.
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Total assets as of September 30, 2025 were $910.7 million, an increase of $55.8 million, or 8.73% annualized, from $854.9 million as of December 31, 2024. Gross loans of $707.3 million as of September 30, 2025 reflected an increase of $49.7 million, or 10.11% annualized, from $657.5 million as of December 31, 2024. Liquid assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents increased $13.0 million, or 25.77% annualized, during the first nine months of 2025. Investment securities increased $169,000 during the first nine months of 2025 due to purchases of $5.3 million and a decrease in the unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities of $4.6 million which more than offset maturities, calls, payments and amortization of $9.7 million. There have been no sales of loans or investments during 2025 other than normal sales of mortgage loans originated for sale.
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Total assets as of March 31, 2026, were $939.6 million, an increase of $29.9 million, or 3.28%, from $909.7 million as of December 31, 2025. Gross loans of $723.3 million as of March 31, 2026 reflected an increase of $13.7 million, or 1.93%, from $709.6 million as of December 31, 2025. Liquid assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents increased $15.7 million, or 20.31%, during the first quarter of 2026 mainly due to the seasonal increase in deposits. Investment securities increased $427,000 during the first quarter of 2026 due to purchases of $4.2 million offset by maturities, calls, payments and amortization of $2.9 million and an $808,000 increase in the unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale.
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As of September 30, 2025, borrowed funds totaled $22.0 million, a decrease of $3.0 million from December 31, 2024. During the first quarter of 2025, a $3.0 million principal reduction was paid toward outstanding trust preferred securities. This repayment improved net interest income and the net interest margin during the current reporting periods and should positively impact future periods. On June 30, 2025, we took a short-term Federal Home Loan Bank advance of $5.0 million to bolster liquidity based on anticipated loan closings or advances. This advance was repaid in July.
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As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, borrowed funds totaled $19.0 million.
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, total shareholders’ equity increased $8.8 million to $79.5 million due to net income of $7.2 million and a decrease in the net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities of $3.7 million. These increases to capital were offset by dividends paid to shareholders of $1.9 million and the repurchase of common stock totaling $180,000. Consequently, book value per share increased to $3.37 as of September 30, 2025 compared to $2.99 as of December 31, 2024. The Bank remains well capitalized per regulatory guidance.
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During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, total shareholders’ equity increased $262,000 to $83.1 million due to net income of $3.1 million which was offset by dividends paid to shareholders of $2.1 million, the repurchase of common stock totaling $41,000, and an increase in the unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of the tax effects, of $639,000. Consequently, book value per share increased to $3.53 as of March 31, 2026 compared to $3.52 as of December 31, 2025. The Bank remains well-capitalized per regulatory guidance.
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As previously announced, the Board of Directors extended the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock through March 31, 2026. During the first nine months of 2025, the Company repurchased 59,531 shares at an average price of $3.02 per share. Since the commencement of the repurchase plan in 2022, 344,893 shares have been repurchased at an average price of $2.52 per share.
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As previously announced, the Board of Directors extended the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock through March 31, 2027. During the first quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased 11,496 shares at an average price of $3.55 per share. Since the commencement of the repurchase plan in 2022, 366,569 shares have been repurchased at an average price of $2.57 per share.
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The allowance for credit losses was $8.0 million, or 1.13% as a percentage of total loans, as of September 30, 2025 and $7.7 million, or 1.17%, as of December 31, 2024. The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments was $496,000 as of September 30, 2025 as compared to $404,000 as of December 31, 2024. The increase in the allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments was due to an increase in loan commitments, specifically residential and commercial real estate construction loan commitments.
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The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments was $460,000 as of March 31, 2026, as compared to $471,000 as of December 31, 2025. The decrease in the allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments was due to a decrease in loan commitments, specifically residential and commercial real estate construction loan commitments.
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Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) as a percentage of average loans were 0.04% during the first nine months of 2025 compared to 0.01% during the same period of 2024 and 0.10% during the third quarter of 2025. The higher charge-off rate during the third quarter was related to a partial charge-off of $138,000 on a loan that had been specifically provided for in 2024.
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Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans were 0.14% during the first 3 months of 2026 compared to 0.05% during the fourth quarter of 2025 and 0.01% during the first quarter of 2025. The increase was due to the charge-off of the specific reserves discussed above.
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Nonperforming assets, which include nonaccrual loans, accruing loans past due 90 days or more, and other real estate owned, totaled $3.2 million as of September 30, 2025, a decrease of $164,000, or 4.88%, since year-end 2024. Nonaccrual loans decreased $321,000 during the first nine months of 2025 primarily due to the resolution of several large credits and a partial charge-off exceeding the impact of a single loan relationship totaling $802,000 placed in nonaccrual status in 2025. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets were 0.35% as of September 30, 2025 and 0.39% as of December 31, 2024.
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Nonperforming assets, which include nonaccrual loans, accruing loans past due 90 days or more, and other real estate owned, totaled $3.3 million as of March 31, 2026, a decrease of $537,000, or 13.94%, since year-end 2025. Nonaccrual loans decreased $467,000 during the first three months of 2026 primarily due to the charge-off of the specific reserves on individually evaluated loans and a loan that was removed from nonaccrual status based on performance. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets were 0.35% as of March 31, 2026 and 0.42% as of December 31, 2025.
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The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level that management deems appropriate to absorb any potential future losses and known impairments within the loan portfolio, whether or not the losses are actually ever realized. Through our quarterly assessment, we continue to adjust the CECL model to best reflect the risks in the portfolio. However, future provisions may be deemed necessary. During the first nine months of 2025, we maintained the adjustments to our qualitative factors initiated in 2024 to consider risk factors associated with commercial real estate and residential mortgage loans; however, we removed the qualitative factor related to Hurricane Helene which occurred in September 2024. Those changes, along with recoveries of loans previously charged off and the assessment of the historical and specific risks associated with the loan portfolio, resulted in a provision for credit losses of $602,000, of which $510,000 was a provision for the loan portfolio and $92,000 was a provision for unfunded commitments. The following table summarizes components of the allowance for credit losses and related loans as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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The allowance for credit losses is maintained at a level that management deems appropriate to absorb any potential future losses and known impairments within the loan portfolio, whether or not the losses are actually ever realized. Through our quarterly assessment, we continue to adjust the CECL model to best reflect the risks in the portfolio. However, future provisions may be deemed necessary. During the first three months of 2026, we maintained the adjustments to our qualitative factors initiated in 2024 and carried forward into 2025, to consider risk factors associated with commercial real estate and residential mortgage loans. In addition, we made a slight adjustment of 3 bps to consider the geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. Those changes, along with growth in the loan portfolio and the assessment of the historical and specific risks associated with the loan portfolio, resulted in a recovery of credit losses for credit losses of $240,000, which included a $251,000 provision for the loan portfolio; and a $11,000 negative provision for unfunded commitments due to a decrease in unfunded commitments, particularly construction loans. The following table summarizes components of the allowance for credit losses and related loans as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
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Due to timing differences between the book and tax treatments of several income and expense items, a net deferred tax asset of $1.6 million is recorded as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, excluding the deferred tax asset on the unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale of $2.2 million and $3.2 million, as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Our income tax expense was computed at the federal corporate income tax rate of 21% of taxable income and a blended state tax rate of 2.4%. We have no significant nontaxable income or nondeductible expenses.
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Due to timing differences between the book and tax treatments of several income and expense items, a net deferred tax asset, excluding the deferred tax asset on the unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale of $2.3 million and $2.1 million, existed as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Our income tax expense was computed at the federal corporate income tax rate of 21% of taxable income and a blended state tax rate of 1.95%. We have no significant nontaxable income or non-deductible expenses.
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Book value per common share was $3.37 and $2.99 as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The increase in book value was due largely to net earnings for the year of $7.2 million combined with a decrease in the unrealized loss on available for sale investment securities, net of the tax effects, for the year of $3.7 million, which more than offset the dividend payment of $0.08 per share and the repurchase of common shares of $180,000 during the first nine months of 2025.
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Book value per common share was $3.53 and $3.52 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The increase in book value was due to net income of $3.1 million which was offset by dividends paid to shareholders of $2.1 million, the repurchase of common stock totaling $41,000, and an increase in the unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of the tax effects, of $639,000.
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During the first quarter of 2025, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.08 per common share to our shareholders. Future payments of cash dividends will depend on a number of factors including but not limited to maintaining positive retained earnings, compliance with regulatory rules governing the payment of dividends, strategic plans, and sufficient capital at the Bank to allow payment of dividends to the Company.
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During the first quarter of 2026, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.09 per common share to our shareholders. Future payments of cash dividends will depend on a number of factors including but not limited to maintaining positive retained earnings, compliance with regulatory rules governing the payment of dividends, strategic plans, and sufficient capital at the Bank to allow payment of dividends to the Company.
Previous wording
On April 28, 2022, the board of directors of the Company authorized the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. As previously reported, this plan was extended by the Board of Directors through March 31, 2026. The actual means and timing of any purchases, number of shares and prices or range of prices will be determined by the Company in its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including the market price of the Company’s common stock, general market and economic conditions, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. As of September 30, 2025, the Company has repurchased 344,893 shares at an average price of $2.52 per share since inception of the plan. During the quarter ended September 30, 2025, the Company repurchased 23,685 shares at an average price of $3.07 per share. There is no assurance that the Company will purchase any additional shares under this program.
Current wording
On April 28, 2022 the board of directors of the Company authorized the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. As previously reported, this plan was extended by the Board of Directors through March 31, 2027. The actual means and timing of any purchases, number of shares and prices or range of prices will be determined by the Company in its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including the market price of the Company’s common stock, general market and economic conditions, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. As of March 31, 2026, the Company has repurchased 366,569 shares at an average price of $2.57 per share since inception of the plan. During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company repurchased 11,496 shares at an average price of $3.55 per share. There is no assurance that the Company will purchase any additional shares under this program.
Previous wording
We closely monitor our liquidity and our liquid assets in the form of cash, due from banks, federal funds sold and unpledged available-for-sale investments. Collectively, those balances were $141.1 million as of September 30, 2025, up from $128.5 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase is primarily due to deposit growth, including brokered certificates of deposit. A surplus of short-term assets is maintained at levels management deems adequate to meet potential liquidity needs
Current wording
We closely monitor our liquidity and our liquid assets in the form of cash, due from banks, federal funds sold and unpledged available-for-sale investments. Collectively, those balances were $158.0 million as of March 31, 2026, up from $141.0 million as of December 31, 2025. The increase is primarily due to deposit growth exceeding funding needs for loan growth. A surplus of short-term assets is maintained at levels management deems adequate to meet potential liquidity needs
Previous wording
As of September 30, 2025, all of our investments are classified as available-for-sale, providing an additional source of liquidity in the amount of $35.8 million, which is net of the $60.4 million of securities pledged as collateral. Generally, the investment portfolio serves as a source of liquidity while yielding a higher return at the purchase date when compared to other short-term investment options such as federal funds sold and overnight deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the FRB). Due to the unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, the sale of investments, other than shorter-term investments with minimal unrealized losses or more recently purchased investments, would not be a main source of liquidity at this time due to the immediate impact on regulatory capital; however, the majority of the portfolio is considered high credit quality investments and would be available to pledge against borrowed funds. Total investment securities increased $169,000, or 0.24% annualized, during the first nine months of 2025 from $96.0 million as of December 31, 2024, to $96.2 million as of September 30, 2025. The Bank also has additional borrowing capacity on lines for which investments and certain loans are currently pledged.
Current wording
As of March 31, 2026, all of our investments are classified as available-for-sale, providing an additional source of liquidity in the amount of $65.1 million, which is net of the $31.8 million of securities pledged as collateral. Generally, the investment portfolio serves as a source of liquidity while yielding a higher return at the purchase date when compared to other short-term investment options, such as federal funds sold and overnight deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (the FRB). Due to the unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, the sale of investments, other than shorter-term investments with minimal unrealized losses or more recently purchased investments, would not be a main source of liquidity at this time due to the immediate impact on regulatory capital; however, the majority of the portfolio is considered high credit quality investments and would be available to pledge against borrowed funds. Total investment securities increased $427,000 during the first quarter of 2026 from $96.4 million as of December 31, 2025 to $96.9 million as of March 31, 2026. The Bank also has additional borrowing capacity on lines for which investments and certain loans are currently pledged.
Previous wording
Our loan to deposit ratio was 88.48% and 87.67% as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Current wording
Our loan to deposit ratio was 87.39% and 88.89% as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
Previous wording
We have used our line of credit with the FHLB to issue letters of credit totaling $14.0 million to the Treasury Board of Virginia for collateral on public funds. No draws on these letters of credit have been issued. The letters of credit are considered to be draws on our FHLB line of credit. In May 2023, we borrowed $10.0 million from the FHLB, through a fixed rate 5-year advance, to support loan fundings and other general liquidity needs; and, in June 2025, we borrowed an additional $5.0 million which was repaid in July 2025. An additional $199.3 million was available as of September 30, 2025 on the $223.3 million line of credit. Full use of the FHLB borrowing capacity would require the Company to pledge additional assets.
Current wording
We have used our line of credit with the FHLB to issue letters of credit totaling $14.0 million to the Treasury Board of Virginia for collateral on public funds. No draws on these letters of credit have been issued. The letters of credit are considered to be draws on our FHLB line of credit. In May 2023, we borrowed $10.0 million from the FHLB, through a fixed rate 5-year advance, to support loan fundings and other general liquidity needs and prepaid $3 million of the outstanding balance in the fourth quarter of 2025; and, in June 2025, we borrowed an additional $5.0 million which was repaid in July 2025. An additional $252.0 million was available as of March 31, 2026 on the $273.0 million line of credit. Full use of the FHLB borrowing capacity would require the Company to pledge additional assets.
Previous wording
As of September 30, 2025, we held brokered time deposits of $8.0 million, an increase of $5.0 million from December 31, 2024. These added brokered deposits supplemented liquidity and supported loan closings and advances and bolstered on-balance-sheet liquidity. Internet accounts are limited to customers located in our primary market area and the surrounding geographical area. The average balance of and the rate paid on deposits is shown in the net interest margin analysis tables. Total reciprocal Certificate of Deposit Registry Services (“CDARS”) time deposits were $7.9 million and $7.0 million as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Aside from the availability of CDARS time deposits, we also offer a similar deposit product for transaction account customers through Intrafi Cash Service (“ICS”). As of September 30, 2025, approximately $17.1 million were placed in this product as compared to $23.7 million at December 31, 2024. Both the CDARS and ICS offerings assist us in maintaining deposit relationships, while assuring the depositors’ funds retain federal deposit insurance coverage.
Current wording
As of March 31, 2026 we held brokered time deposits of $8.0 million, unchanged from December 31, 2025. Internet accounts are limited to customers located in our primary market area and the surrounding geographical area. The average balance of and the rate paid on deposits is shown in the net interest margin analysis tables. Total reciprocal Certificate of Deposit Registry Services (“CDARS”) time deposits were $7.7 million and $7.0 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Aside from the availability of CDARS time deposits, we also offer a similar deposit product for transaction account customers through Intrafi Cash Service (“ICS”). As of March 31, 2026 approximately $16.3 million were placed in this product as compared to $16.1 million at December 31, 2025. Both the CDARS and ICS offerings assist us in maintaining deposit relationships, while assuring the depositors’ funds retain federal deposit insurance coverage.
Previous wording
Additional liquidity is available through the Federal Reserve Bank discount window for overnight funding needs. We may collateralize this line with investment securities and loans at our discretion; however, while we do not anticipate using this as a primary funding source, securities with an estimated market value of $28.5 million were pledged as of September 30, 2025.
Current wording
Additional liquidity is available through the Federal Reserve Bank discount window for overnight funding needs. We may collateralize this line with investment securities and loans at our discretion; however, while we do not anticipate using this as a primary funding source, securities with an estimated market value of $24.9 million were pledged as of March 31, 2026.
Previous wording
Time deposits of $250,000 or more were approximately 6.55% of total deposits at September 30, 2025 and 6.84% of total deposits at December 31, 2024.
Current wording
Time deposits of $250,000 or more were approximately 6.35% of total deposits at March 31, 2026 and 7.15% of total deposits at December 31, 2025.
Previous wording
With the on-balance sheet liquidity and other external sources of funding, we believe the Bank has adequate liquidity and capital resources to meet our requirements and needs for the foreseeable future. However, liquidity can be further affected by a number of factors such as counterparty willingness or ability to extend credit, regulatory actions and customer preferences, some of which are beyond our control. With the current economic uncertainty resulting from inflation, the impact of proposed tariffs and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, we continue monitoring our liquidity position, specifically cash on hand in order to meet customer demands. Additionally, our contingency funding plan is reviewed quarterly with our Asset Liability Committee.
Current wording
With the on-balance sheet liquidity and other external sources of funding, we believe the Bank has adequate liquidity and capital resources to meet our requirements and needs for the foreseeable future. However, liquidity can be further affected by a number of factors such as counterparty willingness or ability to extend credit, regulatory actions and customer preferences, some of which are beyond our control. Given continued economic uncertainty, the level of market interest rates, and potential impacts from proposed or enacted tariffs and other trade restrictions, along with ongoing geopolitical conflicts than can contribute to energy price volatility and broader financial market volatility, we continue monitoring our liquidity position, specifically cash on hand, and readily-available contingent funding sources, in order to meet customer demands. Additionally, our contingency funding plan is reviewed quarterly with our Asset Liability Committee.
Previous wording
There have been no material changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 to the off-balance sheet items and the contractual obligations disclosed in our 2024 Form 10-K.
Current wording
There have been no material changes during the three months ended March 31, 2026, to the off-balance sheet items and the contractual obligations disclosed in our 2025 Form 10-K.
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The following table shows the rates paid on earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated:
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Average Balances, Income and Expense, and Yields and Rates
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Net interest income is affected by changes in both average interest rates and average volumes (balances) of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The following table sets forth the amounts of the total changes in interest income and interest expense which can be attributed to rates and volume for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024.