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Amalgamated Financial Corp. - Quarter Report: 2022 June (Form 10-Q)


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For transition period from          to          
Commission File Number: 001-40136
Amalgamated Financial Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware85-2757101
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
275 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY     10001
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 255-6200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareAMALThe Nasdaq Global Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes         No 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes  No 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b–2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes         No 
As of August 5, 2022, the registrant had 30,688,522 shares of common stock outstanding at $0.01 par value per share.



TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Notes to Consolidated Statements
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Unless the context indicates otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” refer to Amalgamated Financial Corp. and Amalgamated Bank. References to the “Bank” refer to Amalgamated Bank.

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical or current fact nor are they assurances of future performance and generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “project,” “plan,” “goal,” “target,” “potential,” “pro-forma,” “seek,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” and “continue,” or the negative thereof as well as other similar words and expressions of the future. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to our projected growth, anticipated future financial performance, and management’s long-term performance goals, as well as statements relating to the anticipated effects on results of operations and financial condition from expected developments or events, or business and growth strategies, including anticipated internal growth.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict as to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in or by such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:
our ability to maintain our reputation;
our ability to attract customers based on shared values or mission alignment;
inaccuracy of the assumptions and estimates we make and policies that we implement in establishing our allowance for loan losses, including future changes in the allowance for loan losses resulting from the future adoption and implementation of the Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”) methodology;
potential deterioration in the financial condition of borrowers resulting in significant increases in loan losses, provisions for those losses that exceed our current allowance for loan losses and higher loan charge-offs;
time and effort necessary to resolve nonperforming assets;
any matter that could cause us to conclude that there was impairment of any asset, including intangible assets;
limitations on our ability to declare and pay dividends;
the availability of and access to capital, and our ability to allocate capital prudently, effectively and profitably;
restrictions or conditions imposed by our regulators on our operations or the operations of banks we acquire may make it more difficult for us to achieve our goals;
legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in tax laws, accounting standards and compliance requirements, whether of general applicability or specific to us and our subsidiaries;
the costs, effects and outcomes of litigation, regulatory proceedings, examinations, investigations, or similar matters, or adverse facts and developments related thereto;
our ability to attract and retain key personnel considering, among other things, competition for experienced employees and executives in the banking industry;
adverse effects of failures by our vendors to provide agreed upon services in the manner and at the cost agreed, particularly our information technology vendors and those vendors performing a service on our behalf;
cybersecurity risks and the vulnerability of our network and online banking portals, and the systems of parties with whom we contract, to unauthorized access, computer viruses, phishing schemes, spam attacks, human error, natural disasters, power loss and other security breaches that could adversely affect or disrupt our business and financial performance or reputation;
the continuing impact of COVID-19 and its variants, on our business, including the impact of the actions taken by governmental authorities to address the impact of the virus on the United States economy and the resulting effect on our operations, liquidity and capital position, and on the financial condition of our borrowers and other customers;
the composition of our loan portfolio, including any concentration in industries or sectors that may experience unanticipated or anticipated adverse conditions greater than other industries or sectors in the national or local economies in which we operate;
general economic conditions may be less favorable than expected, including a potential economic recession in the United States as a result of inflation, which could result in, among other things, fluctuations in the values of our assets and liabilities and off-balance sheet exposures, a deterioration in credit quality, a reduction in demand for credit, and a decline in real estate values;
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the general decline in the real estate and lending markets, particularly in our market areas, including the effects of the enactment of or changes to rent-control and other similar regulations on multi-family housing;
interest rate volatility resulting in fluctuating net interest margins and/or the volumes or values of the loans made or held as well as the value of other financial assets;
any unanticipated or greater than anticipated adverse conditions (including the possibility of earthquakes, wildfires, and other natural disasters) affecting the markets in which we operate;
economic, governmental or other factors may affect the projected population, residential and commercial growth in the markets in which we operate;
war or terrorist activities causing further deterioration in the economy or causing instability in credit markets;
our ability to achieve organic loan and deposit growth and the composition of such growth;
competitive pressures among depository and other financial institutions, including non-bank financial technology providers, and our ability to attract customers from other financial institutions;
the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against us in connection with the termination of the Merger Agreement with Amalgamated Investments Company (“AIC”) and Amalgamated Bank of Chicago (“ABOC ”);
the adverse effects of events beyond our control that may have a destabilizing effect on financial markets and the economy, such as epidemics and pandemics, war or terrorist activities, essential utility outages, deterioration in the global economy, instability in the credit markets, disruptions in our customers’ supply chains or disruption in transportation; and
descriptions of assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing.
We caution readers that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive, is not necessarily in order of importance and readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included elsewhere in this report. Additional factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements may be found in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC and available at the SEC’s website at https://sec.gov. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and we do not intend to and, except as required by law, disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, unless required to do so under the federal securities laws.

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Part I
Item 1. – Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(Dollars in thousands except for per share amounts)
June 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Assets(unaudited)
Cash and due from banks$6,075 $8,622 
Interest-bearing deposits in banks326,463 321,863 
Total cash and cash equivalents332,538 330,485 
Securities:
Available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $2,193,657 and 2,103,049, respectively)
2,105,547 2,113,410 
Held-to-maturity (fair value of $1,317,058 and $849,704, respectively)
1,375,666 843,569 
Loans held for sale5,657 3,279 
Loans receivable, net of deferred loan origination costs (fees)3,648,404 3,312,224 
Allowance for loan losses(39,477)(35,866)
Loans receivable, net3,608,927 3,276,358 
Resell agreements225,926 229,018 
Accrued interest and dividends receivable31,001 28,820 
Premises and equipment, net10,870 11,735 
Bank-owned life insurance106,163 107,266 
Right-of-use lease asset31,728 33,115 
Deferred tax asset56,194 26,719 
Goodwill12,936 12,936 
Other intangible assets3,628 4,151 
Equity investments6,271 6,856 
Other assets30,205 50,159 
                 Total assets$7,943,257 $7,077,876 
Liabilities
Deposits$7,291,167 $6,356,255 
Subordinated debt83,899 83,831 
Operating leases45,605 48,160 
Other liabilities24,545 25,755 
                 Total liabilities7,445,216 6,514,001 
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share (70,000,000 shares authorized; 30,684,246 and 31,130,143 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)
307 311 
Additional paid-in capital286,901 297,975 
Retained earnings288,868 260,047 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes(78,168)5,409 
                 Total Amalgamated Financial Corp. stockholders' equity497,908 563,742 
Noncontrolling interests133 133 
                 Total stockholders' equity498,041 563,875 
                 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$7,943,257 $7,077,876 



See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2022202120222021
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
    Loans$33,766 $30,156 $64,893 $61,265 
    Securities24,307 13,094 43,422 25,264 
    Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock45 41 85 89 
    Interest-bearing deposits in banks551 131 730 221 
                 Total interest and dividend income58,669 43,422 109,130 86,839 
INTEREST EXPENSE
    Deposits1,481 1,431 2,883 3,003 
    Borrowed funds690 — 1,381 — 
                 Total interest expense2,171 1,431 4,264 3,003 
NET INTEREST INCOME56,498 41,991 104,866 83,836 
    Provision for (recovery of) loan losses2,912 1,682 5,205 (1,579)
                 Net interest income after provision for loan losses53,586 40,309 99,661 85,415 
NON-INTEREST INCOME
    Trust Department fees 3,479 3,292 6,970 7,118 
    Service charges on deposit accounts 2,826 2,296 5,273 4,475 
    Bank-owned life insurance 1,283 531 2,097 1,319 
    Gain (loss) on sale of securities(582)321 (420)342 
    Gain (loss) on sale of loans, net492 720 335 1,426 
    Gain (loss) on other real estate owned, net— (407)— (407)
    Equity method investments(638)(1,555)(206)(5,237)
    Other386 129 619 290 
                 Total non-interest income7,246 5,327 14,668 9,326 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
    Compensation and employee benefits18,046 16,964 35,715 35,003 
    Occupancy and depreciation3,457 3,352 6,897 6,853 
    Professional fees2,745 3,211 5,560 6,871 
    Data processing4,327 3,322 9,511 6,327 
    Office maintenance and depreciation784 820 1,509 1,475 
    Amortization of intangible assets261 302 523 604 
    Advertising and promotion761 628 1,615 1,225 
    Other3,965 2,796 7,413 5,831 
                 Total non-interest expense34,346 31,395 68,743 64,189 
Income before income taxes26,486 14,241 45,586 30,552 
    Income tax expense (benefit)6,873 3,833 11,808 7,955 
                 Net income$19,613 $10,408 $33,778 $22,597 
Earnings per common share - basic$0.64 $0.33 $1.09 $0.73 
Earnings per common share - diluted$0.63 $0.33 $1.08 $0.72 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2022202120222021
Net income$19,613 $10,408 $33,778 $22,597 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Change in total obligation for postretirement benefits, prior service credit, and other benefits59 92 118 (265)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale(52,334)4,055 (116,038)(1,381)
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) realized in income 582 (321)417 (339)
Accretion of net unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity209 — 209 — 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities(51,543)3,734 (115,412)(1,720)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax (51,484)3,826 (115,294)(1,985)
Income tax benefit (expense)14,162 (922)31,717 524 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes(37,322)2,904 (83,577)(1,461)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes$(17,709)$13,312 $(49,799)$21,136 

















See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total
Equity
Balance at March 31, 2022$310 $295,443 $271,722 $(40,846)$526,629 $133 $526,762 
Net income— — 19,613 — 19,613 — 19,613 
Common stock issued— 296 — — 296 — 296 
Dividends, $0.08 per share
— — (2,467)— (2,467)— (2,467)
Repurchase of common stock(5)(8,787)— — (8,792)— (8,792)
Exercise of stock options, net of repurchases(734)— — (732)— (732)
Restricted stock unit vesting, net of repurchases— (2)— — (2)— (2)
Stock-based compensation expense— 685 — — 685 — 685 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes— — — (37,322)(37,322)— (37,322)
Balance at June 30, 2022$307 $286,901 $288,868 $(78,168)$497,908 $133 $498,041 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2021$311 $297,975 $260,047 $5,409 $563,742 $133 $563,875 
Net income— — 33,778 — 33,778 — 33,778 
Common stock issued— 348 — — 348 — 348 
Dividends, $0.16 per share
— — (4,957)— (4,957)— (4,957)
Repurchase of common stock(6)(11,727)— — (11,733)— (11,733)
Exercise of stock options, net of repurchases(1,039)— — (1,037)— (1,037)
Restricted stock unit vesting, net of repurchases— (2)— — (2)— (2)
Stock-based compensation expense— 1,346 — — 1,346 — 1,346 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes— — — (83,577)(83,577)— (83,577)
Balance at June 30, 2022$307 $286,901 $288,868 $(78,168)$497,908 $133 $498,041 


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total
Equity
Balance at March 31, 2021$312 $300,079 $226,887 $12,811 $540,089 $133 $540,222 
Net income— — 10,408 — 10,408 — 10,408 
Dividends, $0.08 per share
— — (2,526)— (2,526)— (2,526)
Repurchase of shares(1)(2,499)— — (2,500)— (2,500)
Exercise of stock options, net of repurchases— (463)— — (463)— (463)
Stock-based compensation expense— 166 — — 166 — 166 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes— — — 2,904 2,904 — 2,904 
Balance at June 30, 2021$311 $297,283 $234,769 $15,715 $548,078 $133 $548,211 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2020$310 $300,989 $217,213 $17,176 $535,688 $133 $535,821 
Net income— — 22,597 — 22,597 — 22,597 
Dividends, $0.16 per share
— — (5,041)— (5,041)— (5,041)
Repurchase of shares(1)(2,919)— — (2,920)— (2,920)
Exercise of stock options, net of repurchases(1,451)— — (1,449)— (1,449)
Restricted stock unit vesting, net of repurchases— (90)— — (90)— (90)
Stock-based compensation expense— 754 — — 754 — 754 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes— — — (1,461)(1,461)— (1,461)
Balance at June 30, 2021$311 $297,283 $234,769 $15,715 $548,078 $133 $548,211 






See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
20222021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net income$33,778 $22,597 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization1,790 1,825 
    Amortization of intangible assets523 604 
    Deferred income tax expense (benefit)2,242 4,089 
    Provision for (recovery of) loan losses5,205 (1,579)
    Stock-based compensation expense1,346 754 
    Net amortization (accretion) on loan fees, costs, premiums, and discounts1,025 1,198 
    Net amortization on securities2,537 1,779 
    OTTI loss (gain) recognized in earnings(3)
    Net loss (income) from equity method investments206 5,237 
    Net loss (gain) on sale of securities available for sale420 (342)
    Net loss (gain) on sale of loans(335)(1,426)
    Net loss (gain) on sale of other real estate owned— 407 
    Net (gain) on redemption of bank-owned life insurance(1,094)(266)
    Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale10,919 81,870 
    Originations of loans held for sale(4,831)(77,526)
    Decrease (increase) in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance(1,003)(1,053)
    Decrease (increase) in accrued interest and dividends receivable(2,181)1,322 
    Decrease (increase) in other assets (1)
21,128 (720)
    Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities (2)
(3,579)(14,057)
                      Net cash provided by operating activities68,093 24,716 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    Net decrease (increase) in loans(346,930)310,268 
    Purchase of securities available for sale(623,371)(563,204)
    Purchase of securities held to maturity(358,776)(176,669)
    Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale35,951 62,883 
    Maturities, principal payments and redemptions of securities available for sale224,026 228,905 
    Maturities, principal payments and redemptions of securities held to maturity79,570 44,604 
    Decrease (increase) in resell agreements3,092 13,128 
    Decrease (increase) in equity method investments379 427 
    Decrease (increase) of FHLBNY stock, net213 214 
    Purchases of premises and equipment(925)(1,724)
    Proceeds from redemption of bank-owned life insurance3,200 1,010 
    Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned— 2,275 
                      Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(983,571)(77,883)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    Net increase (decrease) in deposits934,912 571,281 
    Issuance of common stock348 — 
    Repurchase of shares(11,733)(2,920)
    Dividends paid(4,957)(4,979)
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    Exercise of stock options, net of repurchases(1,037)(1,449)
    Restricted stock unit vesting, net of repurchases(2)(90)
                      Net cash provided by financing activities917,531 561,843 
                      Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash2,053 508,676 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year330,485 38,769 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end period$332,538 $547,445 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
    Interest paid during the period$4,278 $3,113 
    Income taxes paid during the period602 2,285 
Supplemental non-cash investing activities:
    Loans transferred to held-for-sale8,140 — 
    Loans transferred to other real estate owned— 2,682 
    Purchase (sale) of securities available for sale, net not settled— 27,000 
    Securities available-for-sale transferred to held-to-maturity260,112 — 


(1) Includes $1.4 million and $1.0 million of right of use asset amortization for the respective periods
(2) Includes $1.8 million and $0.7 million accretion of operating lease liabilities for the respective periods


































See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
1.    BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CONSOLIDATION

Basis of Accounting and Changes in Significant Accounting Policies
In this discussion, unless the context indicates otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” refer to Amalgamated Financial Corp. and Amalgamated Bank. References to the “Bank” refer to Amalgamated Bank.
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP and predominant practices within the banking industry. The Company uses the accrual basis of accounting for financial statement purposes.    

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and its majority-owned subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with GAAP. All significant inter-company transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and the results of operations as of the dates and for the interim periods presented have been included. A more detailed description of our accounting policies is included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Annual Report”). There have been no significant changes to our accounting policies, or the estimates made pursuant to those policies as described in our 2021 Annual Report. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing in the 2021 Annual Report.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation, however such reclassifications did not change stockholder equity or net income.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
2.    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The Company records unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, on securities available for sale in other comprehensive income (loss) in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity. Gains and losses on securities available for sale are reclassified to operations as the gains or losses are recognized. Other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) losses on debt securities are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent the impairment is related to credit losses. The amount of the impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). The Company also recognizes as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) the actuarial gains or losses as well as the prior service costs or credits that arise during the period from post-retirement benefit plans.
Other comprehensive income (loss) components and related income tax effects were as follows:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2022202120222021
(In thousands)
Change in obligation for postretirement benefits and for prior service credit$51 $52 $102 $106 
Change in obligation for other benefits40 16 (371)
Change in total obligation for postretirement benefits and for prior service credit and for other benefits59 92 118 (265)
Income tax effect(16)98 (32)55 
Net change in total obligation for postretirement benefits and prior service credit and for other benefits43 190 86 (210)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities(52,334)$4,055 (116,038)$(1,381)
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) realized in income582 (321)417 (339)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities(51,752)3,734 (115,621)(1,720)
Accretion of net unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity209 — 209 — 
Income tax effect14,178 (1,020)31,749 469 
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities(37,365)2,714 (83,663)(1,251)
Total$(37,322)$2,904 $(83,577)$(1,461)


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
The following represents the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income
2022202120222021
(In thousands)
Realized gains (losses) on sale of available for sale securities$(582)$321 $(420)$342 Gain (loss) on sale of securities
Recognized gains (losses) on OTTI securities— — (3)Non-Interest Income - other
Accretion of net unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity209 — 209 — Interest and dividend income - securities
Income tax expense (benefit)(100)88 (54)93 Income tax expense (benefit)
Total reclassifications, net of income tax$(273)$233 $(154)$246 
Prior service credit on pension plans and other postretirement benefits$$$14 $14 Compensation and employee benefits
Income tax expense (benefit)(2)(2)(4)(4)Income tax expense (benefit)
Total reclassifications, net of income tax$$$10 $10 
Total reclassifications, net of income tax$(268)$238 $(144)$256 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
3.    INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available for sale and held to maturity as of June 30, 2022 are as follows:
June 30, 2022
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
(In thousands)
Available for sale:
Mortgage-related:
GSE residential certificates$3,260 $— $(123)$3,137 
GSE residential CMOs498,508 477 (22,748)476,237 
GSE commercial certificates & CMO314,249 145 (4,360)310,034 
Non-GSE residential certificates130,690 — (10,548)120,142 
Non-GSE commercial certificates115,068 — (7,228)107,840 
1,061,775 622 (45,007)1,017,390 
Other debt:
U.S. Treasury199 — (5)194 
ABS958,114 23 (31,184)926,953 
Trust preferred14,634 — (1,133)13,501 
Corporate158,935 — (11,426)147,509 
1,131,882 23 (43,748)1,088,157 
Total available for sale$2,193,657 $645 $(88,755)$2,105,547 
Held to maturity:
Mortgage-related:
GSE CMOs$73,842 $29 $(89)$73,782 
GSE commercial certificates80,742 141 (5,445)75,438 
GSE residential certificates435 — (7)428 
Non GSE commercial certificates32,601 — (1,784)30,817 
Non GSE residential certificates52,892 — (2,824)50,068 
240,512 170 (10,149)230,533 
Other debt:
ABS294,596 73 (6,786)287,883 
Commercial PACE212,180 — (8,528)203,652 
Residential PACE529,966 — (21,414)508,552 
Municipal96,412 233 (12,201)84,444 
Other2,000 — (6)1,994 
1,135,154 306 (48,935)1,086,525 
Total held to maturity$1,375,666 $476 $(59,084)$1,317,058 

As of June 30, 2022, available for sale securities with a fair value of $830.6 million were pledged with $319.7 million held-to-maturity securities being pledged. The majority of the securities were pledged to the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
(“FHLB”) to secure outstanding advances, letters of credit and to provide additional borrowing potential. In addition, securities were pledged to provide capacity to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank and to collateralize municipal deposits.
The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available for sale and held to maturity as of December 31, 2021 are as follows:            
December 31, 2021
(In thousands)Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
Available for sale:
Mortgage-related:
GSE residential certificates$3,838 $129 $— $3,967 
GSE residential CMOs460,571 5,697 (2,385)463,883 
GSE commercial certificates & CMO364,274 6,855 (765)370,364 
Non-GSE residential certificates66,756 29 (646)66,139 
Non-GSE commercial certificates81,705 12 (616)81,101 
977,144 12,722 (4,412)985,454 
Other debt:
U.S. Treasury200 — — 200 
ABS988,061 3,351 (2,224)989,188 
Trust preferred14,631 — (484)14,147 
Corporate123,013 1,681 (273)124,421 
1,125,905 5,032 (2,981)1,127,956 
Total available for sale$2,103,049 $17,754 $(7,393)$2,113,410 
Held to maturity:
Mortgage-related:
GSE commercial certificates$30,742 $— $(489)$30,253 
GSE residential certificates442 19 — 461 
Non GSE commercial certificates10,333 13 (288)10,058 
Non GSE residential certificates10,796 — 10,801 
52,313 37 (777)51,573 
Other debt:
ABS75,800 (50)75,751 
PACE627,394 5,933 — 633,327 
Municipal84,962 2,045 (1,056)85,951 
Other3,100 — 3,102 
791,256 7,981 (1,106)798,131 
Total held to maturity$843,569 $8,018 $(1,883)$849,704 
The Company reassessed the classification of certain investments during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and transferred securities with a book value of $277.3 million from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity. The transfer occurred at a fair value totaling $260.1 million. The related unrealized losses of $17.1 million were converted to a discount that is being accreted through interest income on a level-yield method over the term of the securities, while the unrealized losses recorded in other comprehensive income are amortized out of other comprehensive income through interest income on a level-yield method over the remaining term of securities, with no net change to interest income. No gain or loss was recorded at the time of transfer. There were no transfers to or from securities held-to-maturity during the three or six months ended June 30, 2021.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of debt securities available for sale and held to maturity, exclusive of mortgage-backed securities, by their contractual maturity as of June 30, 2022. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalty:
Available for SaleHeld to Maturity
Amortized
Cost
Fair ValueAmortized
Cost
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Due within one year$— $— $2,000 $1,994 
Due after one year through five years104,445 97,688 9,410 9,283 
Due after five years through ten years456,022 443,596 6,997 6,952 
Due after ten years571,415 546,873 1,116,747 1,068,296 
$1,131,882 $1,088,157 $1,135,154 $1,086,525 

Proceeds received and gains and losses realized on sales of securities are summarized below:
Three Months Ended,Six Months Ended,
June 30, 2022June 30, 2021June 30, 2022June 30, 2021
(In thousands)
Proceeds$35,789 $48,345 $35,951 $62,883 
Realized gains$— $490 $162 $562 
Realized losses(582)(169)(582)(220)
               Net realized gains (losses)$(582)$321 $(420)$342 

The Company controls and monitors inherent credit risk in its securities portfolio through due diligence, diversification, concentration limits, periodic securities reviews, and by investing in low risk securities. This includes high quality Non Agency Securities, low LTV PACE Bonds and a significant portion of the securities portfolio in U.S. Government sponsored entity (“GSE”) obligations. GSEs include the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) and the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). GNMA is a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation whereas FHLMC and FNMA are private. Mortgage-related securities may include mortgage pass-through certificates, participation certificates and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”).
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
The following summarizes the fair value and unrealized losses for those available for sale and held to maturity securities as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, segregated between securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer at the respective dates:
June 30, 2022
Less Than Twelve Months
Twelve Months or Longer
Total
(In thousands)Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
Available for sale:
Mortgage-related:
GSE residential certificates$3,137 $(123)$— $— $3,137 $(123)
GSE residential CMOs288,774 (12,940)113,695 (9,808)402,469 (22,748)
GSE commercial certificates & CMO96,499 (2,981)86,999 (1,379)183,498 (4,360)
Non-GSE residential certificates94,796 (7,471)25,346 (3,077)120,142 (10,548)
Non-GSE commercial certificates92,746 (6,259)15,017 (969)107,763 (7,228)
Other debt:
US Treasury194 (5)— — 194 (5)
ABS771,008 (23,367)148,131 (7,817)919,139 (31,184)
Trust preferred— — 13,501 (1,133)13,501 (1,133)
Corporate137,539 (10,396)9,970 (1,030)147,509 (11,426)
Total available for sale$1,484,693 $(63,542)$412,659 $(25,213)$1,897,352 $(88,755)
Held to maturity:
Mortgage-related:
GSE CMOs$52,217 $(89)$— $— $52,217 $(89)
GSE commercial certificates30,340 (3,124)17,688 — (2,321)48,028 (5,445)
GSE residential certificates428 (7)— — 428 (7)
Non GSE commercial certificates11,489 (181)19,166 — (1,603)30,655 (1,784)
Non GSE residential certificates50,068 (2,824)— — 50,068 (2,824)
Other debt:
ABS257,471 (6,398)15,523 (388)272,994 (6,786)
Commercial PACE203,652 (8,528)— — 203,652 (8,528)
Residential PACE508,552 (21,414)— — 508,552 (21,414)
Municipal57,602 (8,397)11,024 (3,804)68,626 (12,201)
Other1,994 (6)— — 1,994 (6)
Total held to maturity$1,173,813 $(50,968)$63,401 $(8,116)$1,237,214 $(59,084)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
Less Than Twelve MonthsTwelve Months or LongerTotal
(In thousands)Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
Fair ValueUnrealized
Losses
Available for sale:
Mortgage-related:
GSE residential CMOs$222,825 $(2,385)$— $— $222,825 $(2,385)
GSE commercial certificates & CMO28,695 (271)159,681 (494)188,376 (765)
Non-GSE residential certificates55,284 (646)— — 55,284 (646)
Non-GSE commercial certificates42,530 (247)23,124 (369)65,654 (616)
Other debt:
ABS374,241 (1,903)71,746 (321)445,987 (2,224)
Trust preferred— — 14,147 (484)14,147 (484)
Corporate48,743 (273)— — 48,743 (273)
Total available for sale$772,318 $(5,725)$268,698 $(1,668)$1,041,016 $(7,393)
Held to maturity:
Mortgage-related:
GSE commercial certificates$30,253 $(489)$— $— $30,253 $(489)
Non GSE commercial certificates9,857 (288)— — 9,857 (288)
Other debt:
ABS26,951 (50)— — 26,951 (50)
Municipal38,468 (852)3,876 (204)42,344 (1,056)
Total held to maturity$105,529 $(1,679)$3,876 $(204)$109,405 $(1,883)
The temporary impairment of fixed income securities is primarily attributable to changes in overall market interest rates and/or changes in credit spreads since the investments were acquired. In general, as market interest rates rise and/or credit spreads widen, the fair value of fixed rate securities will decrease, as market interest rates fall and/or credit spreads tighten, the fair value of fixed rate securities will increase. Management considers that the temporary impairment of the Company’s investments in trust preferred securities (“TruPs”) as of June 30, 2022 is primarily due to a widening of credit spreads since the time these investments were acquired, as well as market uncertainty for this class of investments. All of the TruPs were rated investment grade by not less than three nationally recognized statistical rating organization’s (“NRSROs”). All of the issues are current as to their dividend payments and management is not aware of a decision of any trust preferred issuer to exercise its option to defer dividend payments.

As of June 30, 2022, excluding GSE and U.S. Treasury securities and TruPs, discussed above, temporarily impaired securities totaled $2.5 billion with an unrealized loss of $124.1 million. With the exception of PACE securities, which are generally not rated, these securities were rated investment grade by at least one NRSRO with no ratings below investment grade. All issues were current as to their interest payments. We have had insignificant losses on PACE bonds that we have invested in and are not aware of any significant losses in the sector given the low LTV position and the superior lien position on the property. Management considers that the temporary impairment of these investments as of June 30, 2022 is primarily due to an increase in interest rates since the time these investments were acquired.

With respect to the Company’s security investments that are temporarily impaired as of June 30, 2022, management does not intend to sell these investments and does not believe it will be necessary to do so before anticipated recovery. The Company expects to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of these investments. Therefore, the Company does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at June 30, 2022. None of these positions or other securities held in the portfolio or sold during the year were purchased with the intent of selling them or would otherwise be classified as trading securities under ASC No. 320, Investments – Debt Securities.
During the three months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021, the Company recaptured no OTTI. For the six months ended
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
June 30, 2022, the Company recorded $3.1 thousand OTTI, compared to a $2.7 thousand recapture of OTTI for the same period in 2021.
Events which may cause material declines in the fair value of debt investments may include, but are not limited to, deterioration of credit metrics, higher incidences of default, worsening liquidity, worsening global or domestic economic conditions or adverse regulatory action. Management does not believe that there are any cases of unrecorded OTTI as of June 30, 2022; however, it is possible that the Company may recognize OTTI in future periods.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
4.    LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET
Loans receivable are summarized as follows:
June 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(In thousands)
Commercial and industrial$743,403 $729,385 
Multifamily853,514 821,801 
Commercial real estate340,987 369,429 
Construction and land development43,212 31,539 
   Total commercial portfolio1,981,116 1,952,154 
Residential real estate lending1,236,088 1,063,682 
Consumer and other426,394 291,818 
   Total retail portfolio1,662,482 1,355,500 
Total loans receivable3,643,598 3,307,654 
Net deferred loan origination costs (fees)4,806 4,570 
Total loans receivable, net of deferred loan origination costs (fees)3,648,404 3,312,224 
Allowance for loan losses(39,477)(35,866)
Total loans receivable, net$3,608,927 $3,276,358 

The following table presents information regarding the quality of the Company’s loans as of June 30, 2022:
30-89 Days
Past Due
Non-
Accrual
90 Days or
More
Delinquent
and Still
Accruing
Interest
Total Past
Due
Current
and Not
Accruing
Interest
CurrentTotal Loans
Receivable
(In thousands)
Commercial and industrial$— $— $— $— $9,550 $733,853 $743,403 
Multifamily— 3,494 — 3,494 — 850,020 853,514 
Commercial real estate3,987 3,033 — 7,020 898 333,069 340,987 
Construction and land development— 5,053 — 5,053 — 38,159 43,212 
Total commercial portfolio3,987 11,580 — 15,567 10,448 1,955,101 1,981,116 
Residential real estate lending1,664 898 — 2,562 — 1,233,526 1,236,088 
Consumer and other2,656 1,471 — 4,127 — 422,267 426,394 
     Total retail portfolio4,320 2,369 — 6,689 — 1,655,793 1,662,482 
$8,307 $13,949 $— $22,256 $10,448 $3,610,894 $3,643,598 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
The following table presents information regarding the quality of the Company’s loans as of December 31, 2021:
30-89 Days
Past Due
Non-
Accrual
90 Days or
More
Delinquent
and Still
Accruing
Interest
Total Past
Due
Current
and Not
Accruing
Interest
Current
Total Loans
Receivable
(In thousands)
Commercial and industrial$— $8,313 $— $8,313 $— $721,072 $729,385 
Multifamily13,537 2,907 — 16,444 — 805,357 821,801 
Commercial real estate21,599 4,054 — 25,653 — 343,776 369,429 
Construction and land development26,482 — — 26,482 — 5,057 31,539 
     Total commercial portfolio61,618 15,274 — 76,892 — 1,875,262 1,952,154 
Residential real estate lending4,811 12,525 — 17,336 — 1,046,346 1,063,682 
Consumer and other1,590 420 — 2,010 — 289,808 291,818 
     Total retail portfolio6,401 12,945 — 19,346 — 1,336,154 1,355,500 
Total$68,019 $28,219 $— $96,238 $— $3,211,416 $3,307,654 

For a loan modification to be considered a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") in accordance with ASC 310-40, both of the following conditions must be met: the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, and the creditor has granted a concession (except for an “insignificant delay in payment”, defined as six months or less). Loans modified as TDRs are placed on non-accrual status until the Company determines that future collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured, which generally requires that the borrower demonstrate performance according to the restructured terms for a period of at least six months. The Company’s TDRs primarily involve rate reductions, forbearance of arrears or extension of maturity. TDRs are included in total impaired loans as of the respective date.

The following table presents information regarding the Company’s TDRs as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands)
Accruing
Non-
Accrual
Total
AccruingNon-
Accrual
Total
Commercial and industrial$10,113 $7,804 $17,917 $4,052 $8,313 $12,365 
Multifamily10,483 — 10,483 — — — 
Commercial real estate— 3,033 3,033 — 3,166 3,166 
Construction and land development2,424 5,053 7,477 7,476 — 7,476 
Residential real estate lending12,663 398 13,061 13,4692,01815,487
$35,683 $16,288 $51,971 $24,997 $13,497 $38,494 







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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
The following tables present loans that were classified as TDRs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. The pre-modification balances represent the recorded investment immediately prior to the modification, and the post-modification balances represent the recorded investment as of the dates indicated.
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2022
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(In thousands)Number of LoansPre-Modification BalancePost-Modification BalanceNumber of LoansPre-Modification BalancePost-Modification Balance
Commercial and industrial2$6,435 $6,435 — $— $— 
Construction and land development— — — 2,779 2,779 
Total loans2$6,435 $6,435 $2,779 $2,779 

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2022
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(In thousands)Number of LoansPre-Modification BalancePost-Modification BalanceNumber of LoansPre-Modification BalancePost-Modification Balance
Commercial and industrial2$6,435 $6,435 — $— $— 
Commercial real estate210,000 10,483 — — — 
Construction and land development— — — 2,779 2,779 
Total loans4$16,435 $16,918 $2,779 $2,779 



The following tables summarize the Company’s loan portfolio by credit quality indicator as of June 30, 2022:

(In thousands)
PassSpecial MentionSubstandardDoubtfulTotal
Commercial and industrial$710,534 $7,923 $24,946 $— $743,403 
Multifamily800,167 25,433 27,914 — 853,514 
Commercial real estate301,243 20,966 18,778 — 340,987 
Construction and land development35,736 — 7,476 — 43,212 
Residential real estate lending1,235,190 — 898 — 1,236,088 
Consumer and other424,923 — 1,471 — 426,394 
Total loans$3,507,793 $54,322 $81,483 $— $3,643,598 

The following tables summarize the Company’s loan portfolio by credit quality indicator as of December 31, 2021:
(In thousands)
PassSpecial MentionSubstandardDoubtfulTotal
Commercial and industrial$693,312 $10,165 $25,908 $— $729,385 
Multifamily721,869 48,804 51,128 — 821,801 
Commercial real estate295,261 13,947 60,221 — 369,429 
Construction and land development24,063 — 7,476 — 31,539 
Residential real estate lending1,050,865 292 12,525 — 1,063,682 
Consumer and other291,398 — 420 — 291,818 
Total loans$3,076,768 $73,208 $157,678 $— $3,307,654 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
The above classifications follow regulatory guidelines and can be generally described as follows:
pass loans are of satisfactory quality;
special mention loans have a potential weakness or risk that may result in the deterioration of future repayment;
substandard loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged (these loans have a well-defined weakness, and there is a distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss); and
doubtful loans, based on existing circumstances, have weaknesses that make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable.
In addition, residential loans are classified utilizing an inter-agency methodology that incorporates the extent of delinquency. Assigned risk rating grades are continuously updated as new information is obtained.

The following table provides information regarding the methods used to evaluate the Company’s loans for impairment by portfolio, and the Company’s allowance by portfolio based upon the method of evaluating loan impairment as of June 30, 2022:
(In thousands)Commercial and IndustrialMultifamilyCommercial Real EstateConstruction and Land DevelopmentResidential Real Estate LendingConsumer and OtherTotal
Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment$21,134 $13,977 $3,931 $7,477 $13,561 $— $60,080 
Collectively evaluated for impairment722,269 839,537 337,056 35,735 1,222,527 426,394 3,583,518 
Total loans$743,403 $853,514 $340,987 $43,212 $1,236,088 $426,394 $3,643,598 
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment$5,309 $179 $— $— $590 $— $6,078 
Collectively evaluated for impairment9,308 4,218 5,726 709 9,714 3,724 33,399 
Total allowance for loan losses$14,617 $4,397 $5,726 $709 $10,304 $3,724 $39,477 
















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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
The following table provides information regarding the methods used to evaluate the Company’s loans for impairment by portfolio, and the Company’s allowance by portfolio based upon the method of evaluating loan impairment as of December 31, 2021:
(In thousands)Commercial and IndustrialMultifamilyCommercial Real EstateConstruction and Land DevelopmentResidential Real Estate LendingConsumer and OtherTotal
Loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment$12,785 $2,907 $4,054 $7,476 $25,994 $— $53,216 
Collectively evaluated for impairment716,600 818,894 365,375 24,063 1,037,688 291,818 3,254,438 
Total loans$729,385 $821,801 $369,429 $31,539 $1,063,682 $291,818 $3,307,654 
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for impairment$4,350 $— $— $— $755 $— $5,105 
Collectively evaluated for impairment6,302 4,760 7,273 405 8,253 3,768 30,761 
Total allowance for loan losses$10,652 $4,760 $7,273 $405 $9,008 $3,768 $35,866 

The activities in the allowance by portfolio for the three months ended June 30, 2022 are as follows:
(In thousands)Commercial and IndustrialMultifamilyCommercial Real EstateConstruction and Land DevelopmentResidential Real Estate LendingConsumer and OtherTotal
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance$12,169 $4,232 $6,840 $654 $9,336 $4,311 $37,542 
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses2,442 165 (1,114)54 1,076 289 2,912 
Charge-offs— — — — (782)(995)(1,777)
Recoveries— — 674 119 800 
Ending Balance$14,617 $4,397 $5,726 $709 $10,304 $3,724 $39,477 

The activities in the allowance by portfolio for the three months ended June 30, 2021 are as follows:

(In thousands)Commercial and IndustrialMultifamilyCommercial Real EstateConstruction and Land DevelopmentResidential Real Estate LendingConsumer and OtherTotal
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance$8,692 $6,125 $8,464 $1,391 $10,747 $1,243 $36,662 
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses3,397 (453)(76)58 (1,446)202 1,682 
Charge-offs— — — — (60)(836)(896)
Recoveries— — — 544 17 564 
Ending Balance$12,092 $5,672 $8,388 $1,449 $9,785 $626 $38,012 


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
The activities in the allowance by portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2022 are as follows:
(In thousands)Commercial and IndustrialMultifamilyCommercial Real EstateConstruction and Land DevelopmentResidential Real Estate LendingConsumer and OtherTotal
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance$10,652 $4,760 $7,273 $405 $9,008 $3,768 $35,866 
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses3,953 53 (1,547)302 792 1,652 5,205 
Charge-offs— (416)— — (821)(1,863)(3,100)
Recoveries12 — — 1,325 167 1,506 
Ending Balance$14,617 $4,397 $5,726 $709 $10,304 $3,724 $39,477 






The activities in the allowance by portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2021 are as follows:

(In thousands)Commercial and IndustrialMultifamilyCommercial Real EstateConstruction and Land DevelopmentResidential Real Estate LendingConsumer and OtherTotal
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance$9,065 $10,324 $6,213 $2,077 $12,330 $1,580 $41,589 
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses2,820 (2,744)2,175 (629)(3,383)182 (1,579)
Charge-offs— (1,908)— — (201)(1,176)(3,285)
Recoveries207 — — 1,039 40 1,287 
Ending Balance$12,092 $5,672 $8,388 $1,449 $9,785 $626 $38,012 
















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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021

The following is additional information regarding the Company’s individually impaired loans and the allowance related to such loans as of and for the year ended June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
June 30, 2022
(In thousands)Recorded
Investment
Average
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Loans without a related allowance:
    Residential real estate lending$485 $3,018 $2,689 $— 
    Construction and land development7,477 7,477 7,476 — 
    Commercial real estate3,931 3,960 4,997 — 
11,893 14,455 25,809 — 
Loans with a related allowance:
    Residential real estate lending13,076 13,783 15,747 590 
    Multifamily13,977 13,999 14,141 179 
    Commercial and industrial21,134 16,905 21,834 5,309 
48,187 44,687 51,722 6,078 
Total individually impaired loans:
    Residential real estate lending13,561 16,801 18,436 590 
    Multifamily13,977 13,999 24,788 179 
    Construction and land development7,477 7,477 7,476 — 
    Commercial real estate3,931 3,960 4,997 — 
    Commercial and industrial21,134 16,905 21,834 5,309 
$60,080 $59,142 $77,531 $6,078 

December 31, 2021
(In thousands)
Recorded
Investment
Average
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Loans without a related allowance:
    Residential real estate lending$10,507 $15,666 $11,896 $— 
    Construction and land development7,476 9,330 7,476 — 
    Commercial real estate4,054 3,744 4,953 — 
22,037 28,740 24,325 — 
Loans with a related allowance:
    Residential real estate lending15,487 18,120 19,306 755 
    Multifamily2,907 6,241 8,024 — 
    Commercial and industrial12,785 13,746 13,207 4,350 
31,179 38,107 40,537 5,105 
Total individually impaired loans:
    Residential real estate lending25,994 33,786 31,202 755 
    Multifamily2,907 6,241 8,024 — 
    Construction and land development7,476 9,330 7,476 — 
    Commercial real estate4,054 3,744 4,953 — 
    Commercial and industrial12,785 13,746 13,207 4,350 
$53,216 $66,847 $64,862 $5,105 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, mortgage loans with an unpaid principal balance of $0.8 billion and $1.1 billion respectively, were pledged to the FHLB to secure outstanding advances and letters of credit.

There were $1.1 million in related party loans outstanding as of June 30, 2022 compared to $0.5 million related party loans for December 31, 2021.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
5.    DEPOSITS
Deposits are summarized as follows:
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
AmountWeighted Average RateAmountWeighted Average Rate
(In thousands)
Non-interest bearing demand deposit accounts$3,965,907 0.00 %$3,335,005 0.00 %
NOW accounts208,795 0.13 %210,844 0.08 %
Money market deposit accounts2,540,657 0.20 %2,227,953 0.12 %
Savings accounts388,185 0.15 %375,301 0.11 %
Time deposits187,623 0.30 %207,152 0.32 %
$7,291,167 0.09 %$6,356,255 0.06 %

The scheduled maturities of time deposits as of June 30, 2022 are as follows:
(In thousands)
2022$123,728 
202350,051 
20247,191 
20254,646 
20261,764 
Thereafter243 
$187,623 
Time deposits of $250,000 or more totaled $47.5 million as of June 30, 2022 and $43.7 million as of December 31, 2021.
From time to time the Bank will issue time deposits through the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (“CDARS”) for the purpose of providing FDIC insurance to bank customers with balances in excess of FDIC insurance limits. CDARS deposits totaled approximately $41.7 million and $56.0 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and are included in Time deposits above.
Our total deposits included deposits from Workers United and its related entities in the amounts of $95.9 million as of June 30, 2022 and $99.9 million as of December 31, 2021.
Included in total deposits are state and municipal deposits totaling $39.3 million and $65.5 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Such deposits are secured by letters of credit issued by the FHLB or by securities pledged with the FHLB.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
6.    BORROWED FUNDS
On November 8, 2021, the Company completed a public offering of $85.0 million of aggregated principal amount of 3.250% Fixed-to-Floating Rate subordinated notes due 2031 (the "Notes"). The fixed rate period is defined from and including November 8, 2021 to, but excluding, November 15, 2026, or the date of earlier redemption. The floating rate period is defined from and including November 15, 2026 to, but excluding, November 15, 2031, or the date of earlier redemption. The floating rate per annum is equal to three-month term SOFR (the "benchmark rate") plus a spread of 230 basis points for each quarterly interest period during the floating rate period, provided however, that if the benchmark rate is less than zero, the benchmark rate shall be deemed to be zero. The subordinated notes will mature on November 15, 2031.
The Company may, at its option, beginning with the interest payment date of November 15, 2026, and on any interest payment date thereafter, redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, from time to time, subject to obtaining prior approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve Board") to the extent such approval is then required under the capital adequacy rules of the Federal Reserve Board, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of redemption.
FHLB advances are collateralized by the FHLB stock owned by the Bank plus a pledge of other eligible assets comprised of securities and mortgage loans. Assets are pledged to collateral capacity. As of June 30, 2022, the value of the other eligible assets had an estimated market value net of haircut totaling $1.4 billion (comprised of securities of $779.3 million and mortgage loans of $646.7 million). The fair value of assets pledged to the FHLB is required to be not less than 110% of the outstanding advances. There were no outstanding FHLB advances as of June 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
7.    EARNINGS PER SHARE

Under the two-class method, earnings available to common stockholders for the period are allocated between common stockholders and participating securities according to participation rights in undistributed earnings. Our time-based and performance-based restricted stock units are not considered participating securities as they do not receive dividend distributions until satisfaction of the related vesting requirements. As of June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021, we had 0.4 million and 0.1 million anti-dilutive shares, respectively.

Following is a table setting forth the factors used in the earnings per share computation follow:

Three Months
Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2022202120222021
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income attributable to Amalgamated Financial Corp.$19,613 $10,408 $33,778 $22,597 
Dividends paid on preferred stock— — — — 
Income attributable to common stock$19,613 $10,408 $33,778 $22,597 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic30,818 31,136 30,962 31,109 
Basic earnings per common share$0.64 $0.33 $1.09 $0.73 
Income attributable to common stock$19,613 $10,408 $33,778 $22,597 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic30,818 31,136 30,962 31,109 
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of options and RSUs371 436 371 436 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted31,189 31,572 31,332 31,545 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.63 $0.33 $1.08 $0.72 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
8.    EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Long Term Incentive Plans

Stock Options:

The Company does not currently maintain an active stock option plan that is available for issuing new options. As of January 1, 2021, all options are fully vested and the Company will not incur any further expense related to options.
A summary of the status of the Company’s options as of June 30, 2022 follows:
Number of OptionsWeighted Average Exercise PriceWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding, December 31, 2021847,560 $13.19 4.3years
Granted— — 
Forfeited/ Expired— — 
Exercised(302,260)13.24 
Outstanding, June 30, 2022545,300 13.16 3.7years$3,609 
Vested and Exercisable, June 30, 2022545,300 $13.16 3.7years$3,609 

The range of exercise prices is $11.00 to $14.65 per share.

As noted above, there was no compensation cost attributable to the options for the six months ended June 30, 2022 or for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

Restricted Stock Units:

The Amalgamated Financial Corp. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity Plan”) provides for the grant of stock-based incentive awards to employees and directors of the Company. The number of shares of common stock of the Company available for stock-based awards in the Equity Plan is 1,250,000 of which 468,207 shares were available for issuance as of June 30, 2022.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company granted 153,738 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to employees under the Equity Plan and reserved 184,179 shares for issuance upon vesting assuming the Company’s employees achieve the maximum share payout.

Of the 153,738 RSUs granted to employees, 92,857 RSUs time-vest ratably over three years and were granted at a fair value of $17.47 per share and 60,881 RSUs were performance-based and are more fully described below:

The Company granted 16,536 performance-based RSUs at a fair value of $17.47 per share and 14,376 performance-based RSUs at a fair value of $17.39 per share which vest subject to the achievement of the Company’s corporate goal for the three-year period from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2024. The corporate goal is based on the Company achieving a target increase in Tangible Book Value, adjusted for certain factors. The minimum and maximum awards that are achievable are 0 and 46,368 shares, respectively.

The Company granted 29,969 market-based RSUs at a fair value of $17.91 per share which vest subject to the Bank’s relative total shareholder return compared to a group of peer banks over a three-year period from February 3, 2021 to February 2, 2024. The minimum and maximum awards that are achievable are 0 and 44,954 shares, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
A summary of the status of the Company’s employee RSUs as of June 30, 2022 follows:
SharesGrant Date Fair Value
Unvested, December 31, 2021401,585 $16.50 
Awarded153,738 17.47 
Forfeited/Expired(56,190)15.83 
Vested(152,146)16.42 
Unvested, June 30, 2022346,987 $17.07 

Of the 346,987 unvested RSUs on June 30, 2022, the minimum units that will vest, solely due to a service test, are 264,933. The maximum units that will vest, assuming the highest payout on performance and market-based units, are 460,278.

Compensation expense attributable to the employee RSUs was $0.6 million and $1.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively and $0.3 million and $0.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. As of June 30, 2022, there was $3.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the non-vested RSUs granted to employees. This expense may increase or decrease depending on the expected number of performance-based shares to be issued. This expense is expected to be recognized over 1.9 years.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company granted 30,217 RSUs to directors under the Equity Plan that vest after one year. The Company recorded an expense of $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. As of June 30, 2022, there was $0.5 million unrecognized cost related to the non-vested RSUs granted to directors.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

On April 28, 2021, the Company's stockholders approved the Amalgamated Financial Corp. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP") which was implemented on March 2, 2022. The aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be purchased and issued under the ESPP will not exceed 500,000 of previously authorized shares. Under the terms of the ESPP, employees may authorize the withholding of up to 15% of their eligible compensation to purchase the Company's shares of common stock, not to exceed $25,000 of the fair market value of such common stock for any calendar year. The purchase price per shares acquired under the ESPP will never be less than 85% of the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the last day of the offering period. The Company's Board of Directors in its discretion may terminate the ESPP at any time with respect to any shares for which options have not been granted.

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee") has the right to amend the ESPP without the approval of our stockholders; provided, that no such change may impair the rights of a participant with respect to any outstanding offering period without the consent of such participant, other than a change determined by the Committee to be necessary to comply with applicable law. A participant may not dispose of shares acquired under the ESPP until six months following the grant date of such shares, or any earlier date as of which the Committee has determined that the participant would qualify for a hardship distribution from the Company’s 401(k) Plan. Accordingly, the fair value award associated with their discounted purchase price is expensed at the time of purchase. There were 2,905 and 14,967 shares purchased under the ESPP on March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
9.     FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assumptions are developed based on prioritizing information within a fair value hierarchy that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable data. A description of the disclosure hierarchy and the types of financial instruments recorded at fair value that management believes would generally qualify for each category are as follows:
Level 1 - Valuations are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Accordingly, valuation of these assets and liabilities does not entail a significant degree of judgment. Examples include most U.S. Government securities and exchange-traded equity securities.
Level 2 - Valuations are based on either quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or significant inputs to the methodology that are observable, either directly or indirectly. Financial instruments in this level would generally include mortgage-related securities and other debt issued by GSEs, non-GSE mortgage-related securities, corporate debt, certain redeemable fund investments and certain trust preferred securities.
Level 3 - Valuations are based on inputs to the methodology that are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. These inputs reflect management’s own judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets and liabilities.
The following summarizes those financial instruments measured at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition categorized by the relevant class of investment and level of the fair value hierarchy:
June 30, 2022
(In thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Available for sale securities:
Mortgage-related:
GSE residential certificates$— $3,137 $— $3,137 
GSE residential CMOs— 476,237 — 476,237 
GSE commercial certificates & CMO— 310,034 — 310,034 
Non-GSE residential certificates— 120,142 — 120,142 
Non-GSE commercial certificates— 107,840 — 107,840 
Other debt:
U.S. Treasury194 — — 194 
ABS— 926,953 — 926,953 
Trust preferred— 13,501 — 13,501 
Corporate— 147,509 — 147,509 
Total assets carried at fair value$194 $2,105,353 $— $2,105,547 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
(In thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Available for sale securities:
Mortgage-related:
GSE residential certificates$— $3,967 $— $3,967 
GSE residential CMOs— 463,883 — 463,883 
GSE commercial certificates & CMO— 370,364 — 370,364 
Non-GSE residential certificates— 66,139 — 66,139 
Non-GSE commercial certificates— 81,101 — 81,101 
Other Debt:
U.S. Treasury200 — — 200 
ABS— 989,188 — 989,188 
Trust preferred— 14,147 — 14,147 
Corporate— 124,421 — 124,421 
Total assets carried at fair value$200 $2,113,210 $— $2,113,410 

The following tables summarize assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:
June 30, 2022
(In thousands)Carrying ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3Estimated Fair Value
Fair Value Measurements:
Impaired loans$54,002 $— $— $54,002 $54,002 
$54,002 $— $— $54,002 $54,002 
December 31, 2021
(In thousands)Carrying ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3Estimated Fair Value
Fair Value Measurements:
Impaired loans$48,111 $— $— $48,111 $48,111 
$48,111 $— $— $48,111 $48,111 


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
The following table summarizes the financial statement basis and estimated fair values for significant categories of financial instruments:

June 30, 2022
(In thousands)Carrying ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3Estimated Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$332,538 $332,538 $— $— $332,538 
Available for sale securities2,105,547 194 2,105,353 — 2,105,547 
Held to maturity securities1,375,666 — 604,854 712,204 1,317,058 
Loans held for sale5,657— — 5,6575,657
Loans receivable, net3,608,927 — — 3,368,110 3,368,110 
Resell agreements225,926 — — 225,926 225,926 
Accrued interest and dividends receivable31,001— 31,001— 31,001
Financial liabilities:
Deposits payable on demand7,103,544 — 7,103,544 — 7,103,544 
Time deposits187,623 — 187,762 — 187,762 
Subordinated Debt83,899 — 76,684 — 76,684 
Accrued interest payable555 — 555 — 555 
    
December 31, 2021
(In thousands)
Carrying
Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Estimated
Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$330,485 $330,485 $— $— $330,485 
Available for sale securities2,113,410 200 2,113,210 — 2,113,410 
Held to maturity securities843,569 — 216,377 633,327 849,704 
Loans held for sale3,279 — — 3,279 3,279 
Loans receivable, net3,276,358 — — 3,291,377 3,291,377 
Resell agreements229,018 — — 229,018 229,018 
Accrued interest and dividends receivable28,820 — 28,820 — 28,820 
Financial liabilities:
Deposits payable on demand6,149,103 — 6,149,103 — 6,149,103 
Time deposits207,152 — 207,369 — 207,369 
Subordinated Debt83,831 — 85,000 — 85,000 
Accrued interest payable569 — 569 — 569 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
10.     COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OFF BALANCE SHEET RISK
Credit Commitments
The Company is party to various credit related financial instruments with off balance sheet risk. The Company, in the normal course of business, issues such financial instruments in order to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition.
The following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk as of the related periods:
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands)
Commitments to extend credit$1,032,961 $927,428 
Standby letters of credit22,039 18,752 
Total$1,055,000 $946,180 

Commitments to extend credit are contracts to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. These commitments have fixed expiration dates and other termination clauses and generally require the payment of nonrefundable fees. Since a portion of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the contractual principal amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. These instruments represent ultimate exposure to credit risk only to the extent they are subsequently drawn upon by customers.
Standby letters of credit are conditional lending commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the financial performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The balance sheet carrying value of standby letters of credit approximates any nonrefundable fees received but not yet recorded as income. The Company considers this carrying value, which is not material, to approximate the estimated fair value of these financial instruments.
The Company reserves for the credit risk inherent in off balance sheet credit commitments. This reserve, which is included in other liabilities, amounted to approximately $1.8 million as of June 30, 2022 and $1.5 million as of December 31, 2021.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, there are various legal proceedings pending against the Company. Based on the opinion of counsel, management believes that the aggregate liabilities, if any, arising from such actions would not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company.
Investment Obligations
The Company is a party to agreements with Pace Funding Group LLC, which operates Home Run Financing, for the purchase of property assessed clean energy, or PACE, assessment securities until the end of 2022. These investments are to be held in the Company's held-to-maturity investment portfolio. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had purchased $373.0 million of these obligations and had an estimated remaining commitment of $91.6 million. The PACE assessments have equal-lien priority with property taxes and generally rank senior to first lien mortgages. The Company anticipates these commitments will be funded by means of normal cash flows, by a reduction in cash and cash equivalents, or by pay-downs and maturities of loans and other investments.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
11.    LEASES
The Bank as a lessee has operating leases primarily consisting of real estate arrangements where the Company operates its headquarters, branches and business production offices. All leases identified as in scope are accounted for as operating leases as of June 30, 2022. These leases are typically long-term leases and generally are not complicated arrangements or structures. Several of the leases contain renewal options at a rate comparable to the fair market value based on comparable analysis to similar properties in the Bank’s geographies.
Real estate operating leases are presented as a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a related operating lease liability on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The ROU asset represents the Company’s right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and the operating lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The Company applied its incremental borrowing rate (“IBR”) as the discount rate to the remaining lease payments to derive a present value calculation for initial measurement of the operating lease liability. The IBR reflects the interest rate the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term for an amount equal to the lease payments. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The following table summarizes our lease cost and other operating lease information:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2022
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost$2,257 $4,508 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of Operating leases liability$2,632 $5,262 
Weighted average remaining lease term on operating leases (in years)4.44.4
Weighted average discount rate used for operating leases liability3.25 %3.25 %
Note: Sublease income and variable income or expense considered immaterial

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost$2,184 $2,766 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of Operating leases liability$2,493 $4,423 
Weighted average remaining lease term on operating leases (in years)5.26.2
Weighted average discount rate used for operating leases liability3.25 %3.26 %
Note: Sublease income and variable income or expense considered immaterial









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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
The following table presents the remaining commitments for operating lease payments for the next five years and thereafter, as well as a reconciliation to the discounted operating leases liability recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2022:
(In thousands)
As of June 30, 2022
2022 remaining$5,481 
202311,285 
202411,310 
202510,574 
20269,176 
Thereafter955 
Total undiscounted operating lease payments48,781 
Less: present value adjustment3,176 
Total Operating leases liability$45,605 





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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
12.     GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill

In accordance with GAAP, the Company performs an annual test as of June 30 to identify potential impairment of goodwill, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment may exist. If the carrying amount of the Company, as a sole reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess up to the amount of the recorded goodwill.

The Company performed its annual test based upon market data as of June 30, 2022 and estimates and assumptions that the Company believes most appropriate for the analysis. Based on the qualitative analysis performed in accordance with ASC 350, the Company determined it more likely than not that goodwill was not impaired as of June 30, 2022. Changes in certain assumptions used in the Company's assessment could result in significant differences in the results of the impairment test. Should market conditions or management’s assumptions change significantly in the future, an impairment to goodwill is possible.

At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the carrying amount of goodwill was $12.9 million.
Intangible Assets
The following table reflects the estimated amortization expense, comprised entirely by the Company’s core deposit intangible asset, for the next five years and thereafter:
(In thousands)
2022 remaining$523 
2023888 
2024730 
2025574 
2026419 
Thereafter494 
Total$3,628 

Accumulated amortization of the core deposit intangible was $5.4 million as of June 30, 2022.




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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
June 30, 2022 and 2021 and December 31, 2021
13.     VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
Tax Credit Investments

The Company makes investments in unconsolidated entities that construct, own and operate solar generation facilities. An unrelated third party is the managing member and has control over the significant activities of the variable interest entities ("VIE"). The Company generates a return through the receipt of tax credits allocated to the projects, as well as operational distributions. The primary risk of loss is generally mitigated by policies requiring that the project qualify for the expected tax credits prior to the Company making its investment. Any loans to the VIE are secured. As of June 30, 2022, the Company's maximum exposure to loss is $53.5 million.
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands)
Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities
Tax credit investments included in equity investments$1,116 $1,681 
Loans and letters of credit commitments52,350 52,813 
Funded portion of loans and letters of credit commitments15,049 15,512 

The following table summarizes the tax benefits conveyed by the Company’s solar generation VIE investments:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2022202120222021
(In thousands)
Tax credits and other tax benefits recognized$668 $568 $1,336 $911 



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Item 2.      Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

General
In this discussion, unless the context indicates otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” refer to Amalgamated Financial Corp. and Amalgamated Bank. References to the “Bank” refer to Amalgamated Bank.

The following is a discussion of our consolidated financial condition as of June 30, 2022, as compared to December 31, 2021, and our results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021. The purpose of this discussion is to focus on information about our financial condition and results of operations which is not otherwise apparent from our consolidated financial statements and is intended to provide insight into our results of operations and financial condition. This discussion and analysis is best read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes as well as the financial and statistical data appearing elsewhere in this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Annual Report”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2022. Historical results of operations and the percentage relationships among any amounts included, and any trends that may appear, may not indicate results of operations for any future periods.
In addition to historical information, this discussion includes certain forward-looking statements regarding business matters and events and trends that may affect our future results. For additional information regarding forward-looking statements and our related cautionary disclosures, see the “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” beginning on page ii of this report.

Overview
Our business
The Company was formed on August 25, 2020 to serve as the holding company for the Bank, effective March 1, 2021 when the Company purchased the common stock of the Bank. The Bank was formed in 1923 as Amalgamated Bank of New York by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, one of the country’s oldest labor unions. Although we are no longer majority union-owned, The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America’s successor, Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union that represents workers in the textile, distribution, food service and gaming industries, remains a significant stockholder, holding approximately 41% of our equity as of June 30, 2022. As of June 30, 2022, our total assets were $7.9 billion, our total loans, net of deferred fees and allowance were $3.6 billion, our total deposits were $7.3 billion, and our stockholders' equity was $498.0 million. As of June 30, 2022, our trust business held $38.9 billion in assets under custody and $12.9 billion in assets under management.
We offer a complete suite of commercial and retail banking, investment management and trust and custody services. Our commercial banking and trust businesses are national in scope and we also offer a full range of products and services to both commercial and retail customers through our three branch offices across New York City, one branch office in Washington, D.C., one branch office in San Francisco, one commercial office in Boston and our digital banking platform. Our corporate divisions include Commercial Banking, Trust and Investment Management and Consumer Banking. Our product line includes residential mortgage loans, C&I loans, CRE loans, multifamily mortgages, and a variety of commercial and consumer deposit products, including non-interest bearing accounts, interest-bearing demand products, savings accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit. We also offer online banking and bill payment services, treasury management products, safe deposit box rentals, debit card and ATM card services and the availability of a nationwide network of ATMs for our customers.
We currently offer a wide range of trust, custody and investment management services, including asset safekeeping, corporate actions, income collections, proxy services, account transition, asset transfers, and conversion management. We also offer a broad range of investment products, including both index and actively-managed funds spanning equity, fixed-income, real estate and alternative investment strategies to meet the needs of our clients. Our products and services are tailored to our target customer base that prefers a financial partner that is socially responsible, values-oriented and committed to creating positive change in the world. These customers include advocacy-based non-profits, social welfare organizations, national labor unions, political organizations, foundations, socially responsible businesses, and other for-profit companies that seek to balance their profit-making activities with activities that benefit their other stakeholders, as well as the members and stakeholders of these commercial customers. Our goal is to be the go-to financial partner for people and organizations who strive to make a meaningful impact in our society and who care about their communities, the environment, and social justice. The Bank has obtained B CorporationTM certification, a distinction earned after being evaluated under rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. The Bank is also the largest of twelve commercial financial institutions in the United States that are members of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, a network of banking leaders from around the world committed to
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advancing positive change in the banking sector. The Company is incorporated as a public benefit corporation under Delaware state law.
Critical and Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared based on the application of accounting policies generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, and conform to general practices within the banking industry. Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 of our audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2021 Annual Report and our critical accounting policies are more fully described under “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” included in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our 2021 Annual Report. There have been no significant changes to our critical and significant accounting policies, or the estimates made pursuant to those policies as described in our 2021 Annual Report.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Effective in 2022 and onward
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) – Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” ASU 2016-13 significantly changes the impairment model for most financial assets that are measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments from an incurred loss model to an expected loss model and provides for recording credit losses on available for sale debt securities through an allowance account. ASU 2016-13 also requires certain incremental disclosures. In October 2019, the FASB voted to extend the adoption date for entities eligible to be smaller reporting companies, public business entities ("PBEs") that are not SEC filers, and entities that are not PBEs from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2023. Based on our election as an Emerging Growth Company under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards, we will adopt the standard on January 1, 2023.
The standard requires a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which it is effective. A prospective transition approach is required for debt securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment had been recognized before the effective date. The Company established a Management Committee comprised of executives and senior leadership from applicable departments to evaluate the impact of this standard and monitor our progress towards adoption. The Management Committee's focus is to evaluate the impact to the Company, monitor status, as well as to assess and mitigate risks to the implementation of the standard. Currently, management is liaising with its vendors to finalize model development through input testing as well as assessment of the model outputs. In the second quarter, the Company conducted a parallel test with the current and future-state credit loss estimation process. The Company expects to perform multiple additional full production parallel tests in the second half of 2022 to ensure the Company is prepared for adoption of the standard as of January 1, 2023. The Company is also performing an analysis on the PACE securities which make up a majority of the held to maturity securities portfolio to determine the additional impact to the allowance for credit losses upon adoption of the standard.
The CECL model represents a significant departure from current GAAP and may result in significant changes to the Company's accounting for financial instruments. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the quantitative and qualitative effect of the standard on our estimated credit losses under the standard, and while adoption could have a material impact on the Company's operating results and financial condition depending on the characteristics of our loan portfolio, as well as the current and forecasted economic conditions as of the date of adoption, management currently does not expect it to have a material impact.
On March 31, 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2022-02, which eliminates the troubled debt restructuring (TDR) accounting model for creditors that have adopted Topic 326, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.” The Company will continue to apply the current TDR accounting model until the adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) on January 1, 2023.

On January 7, 2021, the FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope. The new guidance amends the scope of ASU 2020-04, Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which was aimed at easing the potential accounting burden expected when global capital markets move away from the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") (the benchmark interest rate banks use to make short-term loans to each other) and provided temporary, optional expedients and exceptions for applying accounting guidance to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. As the majority of our securities tied to LIBOR are expected to transition to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") or pay off before the transition date and given that we do not have a substantial amount of commercial loans or any derivative transactions tied to LIBOR, the Adoption of ASU 2021-01 is not expected to have a material impact on our operating results or financial condition.
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Results of Operations
General
Our results of operations depend substantially on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, consisting primarily of interest income on loans, investment securities and other short-term investments and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, consisting primarily of interest expense on deposits and borrowings. Our results of operations are also dependent on non-interest income, consisting primarily of income from Trust Department fees, service charges on deposit accounts, net gains on sales of investment securities and income from bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”). Other factors contributing to our results of operations include our provisions for loan losses, income taxes, and non-interest expenses, such as salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and depreciation expenses, professional fees, data processing fees and other miscellaneous operating costs.

Net income for the second quarter of 2022 was $19.6 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to $10.4 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2021.

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $33.8 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, compared to $22.6 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, for same period in 2021. The $11.2 million increase was primarily due to a $18.1 million increase in interest income on securities, partially offset by a $4.5 million increase in non-interest expense.


Net Interest Income
Net interest income, representing interest income less interest expense, is a significant contributor to our revenues and earnings. We generate interest income from interest, dividends and prepayment fees on interest-earning assets, including loans, investment securities and other short-term investments. We incur interest expense from interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, including interest-bearing deposits, FHLB advances and other borrowings. To evaluate net interest income, we measure and monitor (i) yields on our loans and other interest-earning assets, (ii) the costs of our deposits and other funding sources, (iii) our net interest spread and (iv) our net interest margin. Net interest spread is equal to the difference between rates earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is equal to the annualized net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Because non-interest-bearing sources of funds, such as non-interest-bearing deposits and stockholders’ equity, also fund interest-earning assets, net interest margin includes the benefit of these non-interest-bearing sources.
Changes in the market interest rates and interest rates we earn on interest-earning assets or pay on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as the volume and types of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing liabilities, are usually the largest drivers of periodic changes in net interest spread, net interest margin and net interest income.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
The following table sets forth information related to our average balance sheet, average yields on assets, and average costs of liabilities for the periods indicated:
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Three Months Ended
June 30, 2022
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(In thousands)Average
Balance
Income /
Expense
Yield /
Rate
Average
Balance
Income /
Expense
Yield /
Rate
   Interest earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits in banks$305,134 $551 0.72 %$510,473 $131 0.10 %
Securities and FHLB stock3,443,987 23,308 2.71 %2,298,264 12,651 2.21 %
Resell Agreements231,468 1,044 1.81 %148,977 484 1.30 %
Total loans, net (1)(2)
3,504,223 33,766 3.86 %3,162,896 30,156 3.82 %
   Total interest earning assets7,484,812 58,669 3.14 %6,120,610 43,422 2.85 %
   Non-interest earning assets:
Cash and due from banks9,296 7,545 
Other assets266,186 266,613 
   Total assets$7,760,294 $6,394,768 
   Interest bearing liabilities:
Savings, NOW and money market deposits3,030,788 $1,332 0.18 %2,567,396 $1,174 0.18 %
Time deposits192,181 149 0.31 %258,257 257 0.40 %
   Total deposits3,222,969 1,481 0.18 %2,825,653 1,431 0.20 %
Other Borrowings83,886 690 3.30 %— — 0.00 %
   Total interest bearing liabilities3,306,855 2,171 0.26 %2,825,653 1,431 0.20 %
   Non-interest bearing liabilities:
Demand and transaction deposits3,855,735 2,909,555 
Other liabilities80,274 111,794 
   Total liabilities7,242,864 5,847,002 
   Stockholders' equity517,430 547,766 
   Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$7,760,294 $6,394,768 
   Net interest income / interest rate spread$56,498 2.88 %$41,991 2.65 %
   Net interest earning assets / net interest margin$4,177,957 3.03 %$3,294,957 2.75 %
Total Cost of Deposits0.08 %0.10 %
(1) Amounts are net of deferred origination costs (fees) and the allowance for loan losses and includes loans held for sale
(2)Income and yield includes prepayment penalty income in 2Q2022 and 2Q2021 of $379 thousand and $504 thousand, respectively

Net interest income was $56.5 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $42.0 million for the second quarter of 2021. The $14.5 million increase from the second quarter of 2021 was primarily attributable to a strategic $1.1 billion increase in average securities and a 50 basis point increase in securities yield due to the rising rate environment, as well as $341.3 million increase in average loan balances.

Our net interest spread was 2.88% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to 2.65% for the same period in 2021, an increase of 23 basis points. Our net interest margin was 3.03% for the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 28 basis points from 2.75% in the second quarter of 2021. The accretion of the loan mark from the loans we acquired in our New Resource Bank ("NRB") acquisition contributed zero basis points to our net interest margin in the second quarter of 2022, compared to two basis points in the second quarter of 2021. Prepayment penalties earned through loan income contributed $0.4 million, or two basis points, to our net interest margin in the second quarter of 2022, compared to three basis points in the second quarter of 2021.

The yield on average earning assets was 3.14% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to 2.85% for the same period in 2021, an increase of 29 basis points. This increase was driven primarily by the rising rate environment and an increase in average loan balances.

The average rate on interest-bearing liabilities was 0.26% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of six basis points from the same period in 2021, which was primarily due to the increase in other borrowings expense with the issuance of
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subordinated debt. Noninterest-bearing deposits represented 54% of average deposits for the three months ended June 30, 2022, contributing to a total cost of deposits of eight basis points in the second quarter of 2022.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
The following table sets forth information related to our average balance sheet, average yields on assets, and average costs of liabilities for the periods indicated:
Six Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30, 2022June 30, 2021
(In thousands)Average
Balance
Income /
Expense
Yield /
Rate
Average
Balance
Income /
Expense
Yield /
Rate
   Interest earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits in banks$364,178 $730 0.40 %$445,340 $221 0.10 %
Securities and FHLB stock3,319,009 41,743 2.54 %2,208,263 24,451 2.23 %
Resell Agreements225,378 1,764 1.58 %151,607 902 1.20 %
Total loans, net (1)(2)
3,392,788 64,893 3.86 %3,228,235 61,265 3.83 %
   Total interest earning assets7,301,353 109,130 3.01 %6,033,445 86,839 2.90 %
   Non-interest earning assets:
Cash and due from banks9,261 7,432 
Other assets266,932 272,930 
   Total assets$7,577,546 $6,313,807 
   Interest bearing liabilities:
Savings, NOW and money market deposits2,963,809 $2,579 0.18 %2,540,277 $2,395 0.19 %
Time deposits195,741 304 0.31 %269,063 608 0.46 %
   Total deposits3,159,550 2,883 0.18 %2,809,340 3,003 0.22 %
Other Borrowings84,239 1,381 3.31 %249 — 0.00 %
   Total interest bearing liabilities3,243,789 4,264 0.27 %2,809,589 3,003 0.22 %
   Non-interest bearing liabilities:
Demand and transaction deposits3,703,455 2,848,401 
Other liabilities91,510 110,654 
   Total liabilities7,038,754 5,768,644 
   Stockholders' equity538,792 545,163 
   Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$7,577,546 $6,313,807 
   Net interest income / interest rate spread$104,866 2.74 %$83,836 2.68 %
   Net interest earning assets / net interest margin$4,057,564 2.90 %$3,223,856 2.80 %
Total Cost of Deposits0.08 %0.11 %

(1) Amounts are net of deferred origination costs (fees) and the allowance for loan losses and includes loans held for sale
(2) Income and yield includes prepayment penalty income in June YTD 2022 and June YTD 2021 of $0.8 million and $1.1 million, respectively
Our net interest income was $104.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $83.8 million for the same period in 2021. The year-over-year increase of $21.1 million, or 25.1%, was primarily attributable to an increase in average securities of $1.1 billion and a 31 basis point increase in securities yield due to the rising interest rate environment as well as a $164.6 million increase in average loan balances.

Our net interest spread was 2.74% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to 2.68% for the same period in 2021, an increase of six basis points. Our net interest margin was 2.90% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 10 basis points from 2.80% in the same period in 2021.
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The yield on average earning assets was 3.01% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to 2.90% for the same period in 2021, an increase of 11 basis points. This increase was driven primarily by an increase on yields on both loans and securities due to a rising interest rate environment.

The average rate on interest-bearing liabilities, comprised almost entirely of deposits, was 0.27% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of five basis points from the same period in 2021, which was primarily due to the increase in other borrowings expense with the issuance of subordinated debt partially offset by the decrease in the rates paid on interest-bearing deposits. Noninterest-bearing deposits represented 54% of average deposits for the six months ended June 30, 2022, contributing to a total cost of deposits of eight basis points in the first six months of 2022.

Rate-Volume Analysis
Increases and decreases in interest income and interest expense result from changes in average balances (volume) of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as changes in weighted average interest rates. The table below presents the effect of volume and rate changes on interest income and expense. Changes in volume are changes in the average balance multiplied by the previous period’s average rate. Changes in rate are changes in the average rate multiplied by the average balance from the previous period. The net changes attributable to the combined impact of both rate and volume have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2022 over June 30, 2021
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2022 over June 30, 2021
(In thousands)VolumeChanges Due To
Rate
Net ChangeVolumeChanges Due To
Rate
Net Change
   Interest earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits in banks$(225)$645 $420 $(132)$641 $509 
Securities and FHLB stock6,855 3,802 10,657 12,671 4,621 17,292 
Resell Agreements313247560497365862
Total loans, net3,263 347 3,610 3,127 501 3,628 
   Total interest income10,206 5,041 15,247 16,163 6,128 22,291 
   Interest bearing liabilities:
Savings, NOW and money market deposits158 — 158 344 (160)184 
Time deposits(59)(49)(108)(133)(171)(304)
   Total deposits99 (49)50 211 (331)(120)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances(27)27 — — 
Other Borrowings690 — 690 689 692 1,381 
   Total borrowings663 27 690 689 692 1,381 
   Total interest expense762 (22)740 900 361 1,261 
Change in net interest income$9,444 $5,063 $14,507 $15,263 $5,767 $21,030 
Provision for Loan Losses

We establish an allowance for loan losses through a provision for loan losses charged as an expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income. The provision for loan losses is the amount of expense that, based on our judgment, is required to maintain the allowance at an adequate level to absorb probable incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date and that, in management’s judgment, is appropriate under GAAP. Our determination of the amount of the allowance and corresponding provision for loan losses considers ongoing evaluations of the credit quality and level of credit risk inherent in our loan portfolio, levels of nonperforming loans and charge-offs, statistical trends and economic and other relevant factors. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and decreased by recoveries of provisions released from expense or by actual charge-offs, net of recoveries on prior loan charge-offs. In accordance with accounting guidance for business combinations, we recorded all loans acquired in the NRB acquisition at their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition with no carryover of the related allowance.
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

Our provision for loan losses totaled an expense of $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2022 compared to an expense of $1.7 million for the same period in 2021. The expense increase in the second quarter of 2022 was primarily driven by loan growth.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

Our provisions for loan losses totaled an expense of $5.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a release of $1.6 million for the same period in 2021. The provision for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was primarily due to loan growth and an increase in specific reserves on one loan in our CRE portfolio as compared to the release in the prior year due to improvement in loss rates and other qualitative factors, improved credit quality as the economy recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to lower loan balances.
For a further discussion of the allowance, see “Allowance for Loan Losses” below.
Non-Interest Income
Our non-interest income includes Trust Department fees, which consist of fees received in connection with investment advisory and custodial management services of investment accounts, service fees charged on deposit accounts, income on BOLI, gain or loss on sales of securities, sales of loans, and other real estate owned, income from equity method investments, and other income.
The following table presents our non-interest income for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In thousands)2022202120222021
Trust Department fees $3,479 $3,292 $6,970 $7,118 
Service charges on deposit accounts 2,826 2,296 5,273 4,475 
Bank-owned life insurance 1,283 531 2,097 1,319 
Gain (loss) on sale of investment securities(582)321 (420)342 
Gain (loss) on sale of loans, net492 720 335 1,426 
Gain (loss) on other real estate owned, net— (407)— (407)
Equity method investments(638)(1,555)(206)(5,237)
Other386 129 619 290 
      Total non-interest income $7,246 $5,327 $14,668 $9,326 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

Non-interest income was $7.2 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $5.3 million for the second quarter in 2021. The increase of $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the corresponding quarter in 2021 was primarily due to a one-time beneficiary income on BOLI in addition to a loss of $0.6 million related to equity investments in solar initiatives in the second quarter of 2022 compared to a loss of $1.6 million in the second quarter in 2021. This is due to the timing of tax credits and subsequent losses generated before reaching a steady flow of income. This was slightly offset by a $0.9 million decrease in gain on the sale of investment securities as we incurred a $0.6 million loss on the sale of investment securities during the quarter as compared to a $0.3 million gain on the sale of investment securities during the second quarter of 2021.

Trust Department fees consist of fees we receive in connection with our investment advisory and custodial management services of investment accounts. Our Trust Department fees were $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of $0.2 million, or 5.7%, from same period in 2021. The increase is attributed to custody fees.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

Non-interest income was $14.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $9.3 million for the same period in 2021, an increase of $5.4 million. This increase is primarily due to the tax credits on equity investment projects being in a $0.2 million loss position compared to a $5.2 million loss position in the prior year.

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Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense includes compensation and employee benefits, occupancy and depreciation expense, professional fees (including legal, accounting and other professional services), data processing, office maintenance and depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, advertising and promotion, and other expenses. The following table presents non-interest expense for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In thousands)2022202120222021
Compensation and employee benefits, net$18,046 $16,964 $35,715 $35,003 
Occupancy and depreciation 3,457 3,352 6,897 6,853 
Professional fees 2,745 3,211 5,560 6,871 
Data processing 4,327 3,322 9,511 6,327 
Office maintenance and depreciation 784 820 1,509 1,475 
Amortization of intangible assets261 302 523 604 
Advertising and promotion 761 628 1,615 1,225 
Other 3,965 2,796 7,413 5,831 
      Total non-interest expense $34,346 $31,395 68,743 64,189 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Non-interest expense for the second quarter of 2022 was $34.3 million, an increase of $2.9 million from the second quarter of 2021. The increase of $2.9 million from the second quarter of 2021 is driven by an increase in compensation and benefits expense in order to remain competitive with market increases and a $1.0 million increase in data processing related to the modernization of our Trust Department. This increase was slightly offset by decreases in professional fees mainly related to our holding company formation and chief executive officer search last year. There was also a slight increase in miscellaneous bank expenses and fees related to non-performing loan sales.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

Non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $68.7 million, an increase of $4.5 million from $64.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase was primarily due to a $3.2 million increase in data processing primarily related to the modernization of our Trust Department slightly offset by decreases in professional fees mainly related to our holding company formation and chief executive officer search last year. There was also a slight increase in miscellaneous bank expenses and fees related to non-performing loan sales.

Income Taxes

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

We had a provision for income tax expense of $6.9 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $3.8 million for the second quarter of 2021. Our effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2022 was 25.9%, compared to 26.9% for the second quarter of 2021.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

We had a provision for income tax expense of $11.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $8.0 million for the same period in 2021. Our effective tax rate was 25.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to 26.0% for the same period in 2021. The decrease in our effective tax rate was driven by an absence of discrete events that were present in the same period in 2021.


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Financial Condition

Balance Sheet

Our total assets were $7.9 billion at June 30, 2022, compared to $7.1 billion at December 31, 2021. The increase of $0.8 billion was driven primarily by a $524.2 million increase in investment securities and a $332.5 million increase in loans receivable, net.
Investment Securities

The primary goal of our securities portfolio is to maintain an available source of liquidity and an efficient investment return on excess capital, while maintaining a low-risk profile. We also use our securities portfolio to manage interest rate risk, meet Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) goals and to provide collateral for certain types of deposits or borrowings. An Investment Committee chaired by our Chief Financial Officer manages our investment securities portfolio according to written investment policies approved by our Board of Directors. Investments in our securities portfolio may change over time based on management’s objectives and market conditions.

We seek to minimize credit risk in our securities portfolio through diversification, concentration limits, restrictions on high risk investments (such as subordinated positions), comprehensive pre-purchase analysis and stress testing, ongoing monitoring and by investing a significant portion of our securities portfolio in U.S. Government sponsored entity (“GSE”) obligations. GSEs include the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) and the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). GNMA is a wholly-owned U.S. Government corporation whereas FHLMC and FNMA are private. Mortgage-related securities may include mortgage pass-through certificates, participation certificates and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”). We invest in non-GSE securities, including property assessed clean energy, or PACE, bonds, in order to generate higher returns, improve portfolio diversification and reduce interest rate and prepayment risk. With the exception of small legacy CRA investments, Trust Preferred securities, and certain corporate bonds, all of our non-GSE securities are senior positions that are the top of the capital structure.
Our investment securities portfolio consists of securities classified as available for sale and held to maturity. There were no trading securities in our investment portfolio at June 30, 2022 or at December 31, 2021. All available for sale securities are carried at fair value and may be used for liquidity purposes should management consider it to be in our best interest.

At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had available for sale securities of $2.1 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively.
At June 30, 2022, our held to maturity securities portfolio primarily consisted of PACE bonds, asset backed securities, tax-exempt municipal securities, GSE residential certificates and other debt. We carry these securities at amortized cost. We had held to maturity securities of $1.4 billion at June 30, 2022, and $843.6 million at December 31, 2021.
Certain securities have fair values less than amortized cost and, therefore, contain unrealized losses. At June 30, 2022, we evaluated those securities which had an unrealized loss for OTTI, and determined all of the decline in value to be temporary. There were $3.2 billion of investment securities with unrealized losses at June 30, 2022 of which none had a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 consecutive months or longer that was greater than 5% of amortized cost. We anticipate full recovery of amortized cost with respect to these securities by the time that these securities mature, or sooner in the case that a more favorable market interest rate environment causes their fair value to increase. We do not intend to sell these securities and we believe it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell them before full recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be at the time of their maturity.

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The following table is a summary of our investment portfolio, using market value for available for sale securities and amortized cost for held to maturity securities, as of the dates indicated.
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(In thousands)Amount% of
Portfolio
Amount% of
Portfolio
Available for sale:
Mortgage-related:
GSE residential certificates $3,137 0.1 %$3,967 0.1 %
GSE residential CMOs 476,237 13.7 %463,883 15.7 %
GSE commercial certificates & CMO310,034 8.9 %370,364 12.5 %
Non-GSE residential certificates 120,142 3.5 %66,139 2.3 %
Non-GSE commercial certificates 107,840 3.1 %81,101 2.7 %
Other debt:
U.S. Treasury 194 0.0 %200 0.0 %
ABS 926,953 26.6 %989,188 33.5 %
Trust preferred 13,501 0.4 %14,147 0.5 %
Corporate 147,509 4.2 %124,421 4.2 %
       Total available for sale 2,105,547 60.5 %2,113,410 71.5 %
Held to maturity:
Mortgage-related:
GSE residential CMOs$73,842 2.1 %$— 0.0 %
GSE commercial certificates 80,742 2.3 %30,742 1.0 %
GSE residential certificates435 0.0 %442 0.0 %
Non GSE commercial certificates32,601 0.9 %10,333 0.3 %
Non GSE residential certificates52,892 1.5 %10,796 0.4 %
Other debt:
ABS294,596 8.5 %75,800 2.6 %
Commercial PACE212,180 6.1 %175,712 21.2 %
Residential PACE529,966 15.2 %451,682 0.0 %
Municipal96,412 2.8 %84,962 2.9 %
Other2,000 0.1 %3,100 0.1 %
Total held to maturity1,375,666 39.5 %843,569 28.5 %
Total securities $3,481,213 100.0 %$2,956,979 100.0 %
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The following table show contractual maturities and yields for the available-for sale and held-to-maturity securities portfolios:
Contractual Maturity as of June 30, 2022
One Year or LessOne to Five YearsFive to Ten YearsDue after Ten Years
(In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Weighted Average
Yield (1)
Amortized
Cost
Weighted Average
Yield
(1)
Amortized
Cost
Weighted Average
Yield
(1)
Amortized
Cost
Weighted Average
Yield
(1)
Available for sale:
Mortgage-related:
GSE residential certificates $— 0.0 %$— 0.0 %$— 0.0 %$3,260 2.6 %
GSE residential CMOs — 0.0 %— 0.0 %68,193 3.0 %430,315 2.3 %
GSE commercial certificates & CMO378 1.6 %16,731 2.6 %235,594 2.5 %61,546 1.9 %
Non-GSE residential certificates — 0.0 %— 0.0 %— 0.0 %130,690 2.5 %
Non-GSE commercial certificates — 0.0 %— 0.0 %— 0.0 %115,068 2.7 %
Other debt:
 U.S. Treasury — 0.0 %199 1.3 %— 0.0 %— 0.0 %
ABS — 0.0 %33,629 3.2 %353,070 3.5 %571,415 3.2 %
Trust preferred — 0.0 %7,990 2.8 %6,644 2.8 %— 0.0 %
Corporate — 0.0 %62,627 4.1 %96,308 3.7 %— 0.0 %
Held to maturity:
Mortgage-related:
GSE CMOs— 0.0 %— 0.0 %— 0.0 %73,842 3.2 %
GSE commercial certificates — 0.0 %— 0.0 %15,347 3.2 %65,395 2.4 %
GSE residential certificates— 0.0 %— 0.0 %— 0.0 %435 3.8 %
Non GSE commercial certificates — 0.0 %— 0.0 %— 0.0 %32,601 2.1 %
Non GSE residential certificates — 0.0 %— 0.0 %— 0.0 %52,892 3.2 %
Other debt:
ABS— 0.0 %— 0.0 %6,996 5.1 %287,600 3.6 %
Commercial PACE— 0.0 %— 0.0 %— 0.0 %212,180 4.5 %
Residential PACE— 0.0 %— 0.0 %— 0.0 %529.966 4.0 %
Municipal— 0.0 %9,410 3.7 %— 0.0 %87,002 2.7 %
Other2,000 3.3 %— 0.0 %— 0.0 %— 0.0 %
Total securities $2,378 3.0 %$130,586 3.6 %$782,152 3.2 %$2,654,207 3.2 %
(1) Estimated yield based on book price (amortized cost divided by par) using estimated prepayments and no change in interest rates.


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The following table shows a breakdown of our asset backed securities by sector and ratings as of June 30, 2022:
Expected Avg.
Life in Years
Credit Ratings
Highest Rating if split rated
(In thousands)Amount%%
Floating
% AAA% AA% A% BBB%Not
Rated
Total
CLO Commercial & Industrial$675,157 55 %3.3100 %100 %%%%%100 %
Consumer224,287 18 %4.5%18 %28 %52 %%%100 %
Mortgage206,685 17 %2.886 %100 %%%%%100 %
Student115,420 10 %4.054 %100 %%%%%100 %
Total Securities:$1,221,549 100 %3.575 %85 %%10 %%%100 %

Loans
Lending-related income is the most important component of our net interest income and is the main driver of our results of operations. Total loans, net of deferred origination fees and allowance for loan losses, were $3.6 billion as of June 30, 2022 compared to $3.3 billion as of December 31, 2021. Within our commercial loan portfolio, our primary focus has been on C&I, multifamily and CRE lending. Within our retail loan portfolio, our primary focus has been on residential 1-4 family (1st lien) mortgages. We intend to focus any organic growth in our loan portfolio on these lending areas as part of our strategic plan.
In the second quarter of 2022, we purchased $2.6 million of commercial solar loans, $26.5 million of residential loans, $5.1 million of home improvement loans, $46.5 million of consumer solar loans and $4.2 million of commercial loans that are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States government.
The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio, as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
(In thousands)
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Amount
% of total loans
Amount% of total loans
Commercial portfolio:
Commercial and industrial$743,403 20.4 %$729,385 22.0 %
Multifamily mortgages853,514 23.4 %821,801 24.8 %
Commercial real estate mortgages340,987 9.4 %369,429 11.2 %
Construction and land development mortgages43,212 1.2 %31,539 1.0 %
   Total commercial portfolio1,981,116 54.4 %1,952,154 59.0 %
Retail portfolio:
Residential real estate lending
1,236,088 33.9 %1,063,682 32.2 %
Consumer and other426,394 11.7 %291,818 8.8 %
   Total retail portfolio1,662,482 45.6 %1,355,500 41.0 %
   Total loans 3,643,598 100.0 %3,307,654 100.0 %
Net deferred loan origination costs (fees)4,806 4,570 
Allowance for loan losses(39,477)(35,866)
    Total loans, net $3,608,927 $3,276,358 

Commercial loan portfolio
Our commercial loan portfolio comprised 54.4% of our total loan portfolio at June 30, 2022 and 59.0% of our total loan portfolio at December 31, 2021. The major categories of our commercial loan portfolio are discussed below:
C&I. Our C&I loans are generally made to small and medium-sized manufacturers and wholesale, retail and service-based businesses to provide either working capital or to finance major capital expenditures. The primary source of repayment for C&I loans is generally operating cash flows of the business. We also seek to minimize risks related to these loans by requiring such
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loans to be collateralized by various business assets (including inventory, equipment and accounts receivable). The average size of our C&I loans at June 30, 2022 by exposure was $4.5 million with a median size of $1.0 million. We have shifted our lending strategy to focus on developing full customer relationships including deposits, cash management, and lending. The businesses that we focus on are generally mission aligned with our core values, including organic and natural products, sustainable companies, clean energy, nonprofits, and B Corporations TM.
Our C&I loans totaled $743.4 million at June 30, 2022, which comprised 20.4% of our total loan portfolio. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the C&I loan portfolio increased by 1.9% from $729.4 million at December 31, 2021.
Multifamily. Our multifamily loans are generally used to purchase or refinance apartment buildings of five units or more, which collateralize the loan, in major metropolitan areas within our markets. Multifamily loans have 74% of their exposure in New York City—our largest geographic concentration. Our multifamily loans have been underwritten under stringent guidelines on loan-to-value and debt service coverage ratios that are designed to mitigate credit and concentration risk in this loan category.
Our multifamily loans totaled $853.5 million at June 30, 2022, which comprised 23.4% of our total loan portfolio. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the multifamily loan portfolio increased by 3.9% from $821.8 million at December 31, 2021.
CRE. Our CRE loans are used to purchase or refinance office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, medical facilities and mixed-used buildings. Our CRE loans totaled $341.0 million at June 30, 2022, which comprised 9.4% of our total loan portfolio. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the CRE loan portfolio decreased by 7.7% from $369.4 million at December 31, 2021.

Retail loan portfolio
Our retail loan portfolio comprised 45.6% of our total loan portfolio at June 30, 2022 and 41.0% of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2021. The major categories of our retail loan portfolio are discussed below.

Residential real estate lending. Our residential 1-4 family mortgage loans are residential mortgages that are primarily secured by single-family homes, which can be owner occupied or investor owned. These loans are either originated by our loan officers or purchased from other originators with the servicing generally retained by such originators. Our residential real estate lending portfolio is 99% first mortgage loans and 1% second mortgage loans. As of June 30, 2022, 82% of our residential 1-4 family mortgage loans were either originated by our loan officers since 2012 or were acquired in our acquisition of NRB, 14% were purchased from two third parties on or after July 2014, and 4% were purchased by us from other originators before 2010. Our residential real estate lending loans totaled $1.2 billion at June 30, 2022, which comprised 74.4% of our retail loan portfolio and 33.9% of our total loan portfolio. As of June 30, 2022, our residential real estate lending loans increased by 16.2% from $1.1 billion at December 31, 2021.
Consumer and other. Our consumer and other portfolio is comprised of purchased student loans, residential solar loans, unsecured consumer loans and overdraft lines. Our consumer and other loans totaled $426.4 million at June 30, 2022, which comprised 11.7% of our total loan portfolio, compared to $291.8 million, or 8.8% of our total loan portfolio, at December 31, 2021.
Maturities and Sensitivity of Loans to Changes in Interest Rates
The information in the following table is based on the contractual maturities of individual loans, including loans that may be subject to renewal at their contractual maturity. Renewal of these loans is subject to review and credit approval, as well as modification of terms upon maturity. Actual repayments of loans may differ from the maturities reflected below because
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borrowers have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. The following tables summarize the loan maturity distribution by type and related interest rate characteristics at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
(In thousands)One year or lessAfter one but
within five years
After five years but within 15 yearsAfter 15 yearsTotal
June 30, 2022:
Commercial Portfolio:
Commercial and industrial$100,426 $218,863 $188,544 $235,570 $743,403 
Multifamily68,312 503,306 270,468 11,428 853,514 
Commercial real estate67,486 211,454 55,348 6,699 340,987 
Construction and land development29,788 13,424 — — 43,212 
Retail Portfolio:
Residential real estate lending17 1,957 172,095 1,062,019 1,236,088 
Consumer and other 1,030 3,910 61,454 360,000 426,394 
   Total Loans $267,059 $952,914 $747,909 $1,675,716 $3,643,598 

(In thousands)After one but
within five years
After 5 years but within 15 yearsMore than 15 yearsTotal
Gross loan maturing after one year with:
Fixed interest rates$752,596 $678,232 $1,141,182 $2,572,010 
Floating or adjustable interest rates200,318 69,677 534,534 804,529 
Total Loans$952,914 $747,909 $1,675,716 $3,376,539 

(In thousands)One year or lessAfter one but
within five years
After five years but within 15 yearsAfter 15 yearsTotal
December 31, 2021:
Commercial Portfolio:
Commercial and industrial$89,499 $241,432 $178,917 $219,537 $729,385 
Multifamily147,340 429,126 228,851 16,484 821,801 
Commercial real estate88,506 222,843 58,080 — 369,429 
Construction and land development29,264 2,275 — — 31,539 
Retail Portfolio:
Residential real estate lending399 1,836 175,193 886,254 1,063,682 
Consumer and other 1,327 1,151 45,517 243,823 291,818 
   Total Loans $356,335 $898,663 $686,558 $1,366,098 $3,307,654 
(In thousands)After one but
within five years
After 5 years but within 15 yearsMore than 15 yearsTotal
Gross loan maturing after one year with:
Fixed interest rates$709,569 $618,748 $835,675 $2,163,992 
Floating or adjustable interest rates189,094 67,810 530,423 787,327 
Total Loans$898,663 $686,558 $1,366,098 $2,951,319 

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Allowance for Loan Losses
We maintain the allowance at a level we believe is sufficient to absorb probable incurred losses in our loan portfolio given the conditions at the time. Management determines the adequacy of the allowance based on periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio and other factors, including end-of-period loan levels and portfolio composition, observable trends in nonperforming loans, our historical loan losses, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, underwriting practices, adverse situations that may impact a borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value and sufficiency of any underlying collateral, credit risk grade assessments, loan impairment and economic conditions. These evaluations are inherently subjective as they require management to make material estimates, all of which may be susceptible to significant change. The allowance is increased by provisions for loan losses charged to expense and decreased by actual charge-offs, net of recoveries.
The allowance consists of specific allowances for loans that are individually classified as impaired and general components. Impaired loans include loans placed on nonaccrual status and TDRs. Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreements. When determining if we will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, we consider the borrower’s overall financial condition, resources and payment record, support from guarantors, and the realized value of any collateral. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.
Impaired loans are individually identified and evaluated for impairment based on a combination of internally assigned risk ratings and a defined dollar threshold. If a loan is impaired, a specific reserve is applied to the loan so that the loan is reported, net, at the discounted expected future cash flows or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is collateral dependent. Impaired loans which do not meet the criteria for individual evaluation are evaluated in homogeneous pools of loans with similar risk characteristics.
In accordance with the accounting guidance for business combinations, there was no allowance brought forward on any of the loans we acquired in our acquisition of NRB. For purchased non-credit impaired loans, credit discounts representing the principal losses expected over the life of the loan are a component of the initial fair value and the discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the loan. Subsequent to the acquisition date, the method used to evaluate the sufficiency of the credit discount is similar to organic loans, and if necessary, additional reserves are recognized in the allowance. At the close of the NRB acquisition, there were no purchase credit impaired loans. As of June 30, 2022, the remaining mark is $1.1 million. In addition, the allowance includes $1.5 million on-balance-sheet and $32 thousand off-balance-sheet reserves for loan downgrades, increases in usage of lines of credit, construction disbursements and reclassifications of product types subsequent to the acquisition.
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The following tables presents, by loan type, the changes in the allowance for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In thousands)2022202120222021
 
Balance at beginning of period $37,542 $36,662 $35,866 $41,589 
Loan charge-offs:
Commercial portfolio:
  Commercial and industrial — — — — 
  Multifamily — — 416 1,908 
  Commercial real estate — — — — 
  Construction and land development — — — — 
Retail portfolio:
  Residential real estate lending782 60 821 201 
  Consumer and other 995 836 1,863 1,176 
      Total loan charge-offs 1,777 896 3,100 3,285 
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off:
Commercial portfolio:
  Commercial and industrial 12 207 
  Multifamily — — — — 
  Commercial real estate — — — — 
  Construction and land development — 
Retail portfolio:
  Residential real estate lending674 544 1,325 1,039 
  Consumer and other 119 17 167 40 
      Total loan recoveries 800 564 1,506 1,287 
Net (recoveries) charge-offs 977 332 1,594 1,998 
Provision for (recovery of) loan losses 2,912 1,682 5,205 (1,579)
Balance at end of period $39,477 $38,012 $39,477 $38,012 

The allowance increased $3.6 million to $39.5 million at June 30, 2022 from $35.9 million at December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to increases in loan balances. At June 30, 2022, we had $60.1 million of impaired loans for which a specific allowance of $6.1 million was made, compared to $53.2 million of impaired loans at December 31, 2021 for which a specific allowance of $5.1 million was made. The ratio of allowance to total loans was 1.08% for June 30, 2022 and 1.08% for December 31, 2021.
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Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses
The following table presents the allocation of the allowance and the percentage of the total amount of loans in each loan category listed as of the dates indicated:
At June 30, 2022At December 31, 2021
(In thousands)Amount % of total loansAmount % of total loans
Commercial Portfolio:
Commercial and industrial$14,617 20.4 %$10,652 22.0 %
Multifamily4,397 23.4 %4,760 24.8 %
Commercial real estate5,726 9.4 %7,273 11.2 %
Construction and land development709 1.2 %405 1.0 %
Total commercial portfolio$25,449 54.4 %$23,090 59.0 %
Retail Portfolio:
Residential real estate lending$10,304 33.9 %$9,008 32.2 %
Consumer and other3,724 11.7 %3,768 8.8 %
Total retail portfolio$14,028 45.6 %$12,776 41.0 %
Total allowance for loan losses$39,477 $35,866 

Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets include all loans categorized as nonaccrual or restructured, other real estate owned and other repossessed assets. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued, or the loan is placed on nonaccrual, when the full collection of principal and interest is in doubt. We generally do not accrue interest on loans that are 90 days or more past due (unless we are in the process of collection or an extension and determine that the customer is not in financial difficulty). When a loan is placed on nonaccrual, previously accrued but unpaid interest is reversed and charged against interest income and future accruals of interest are discontinued. Payments by borrowers for loans on nonaccrual are applied to loan principal. Loans are returned to accrual status when, in our judgment, the borrower’s ability to satisfy principal and interest obligations under the loan agreement has improved sufficiently to reasonably assure recovery of principal and the borrower has demonstrated a sustained period of repayment performance.
A loan is identified as a troubled debt restructuring, or TDR, when we, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties, grant a concession to the borrower. The concessions may be granted in various forms, including interest rate reductions, principal forgiveness, extension of maturity date, waiver or deferral of payments and other actions intended to minimize potential losses. A loan that has been restructured as a TDR may not be disclosed as a TDR in years subsequent to the restructuring if certain conditions are met. Generally, a nonaccrual loan that is restructured remains on nonaccrual status for a period no less than six months to demonstrate that the borrower can meet the restructured terms. However, the borrower’s performance prior to the restructuring or other significant events at the time of restructuring may be considered in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms and may result in the loan being returned to accrual status after a shorter performance period. If the borrower’s performance under the new terms is not reasonably assured, the loan remains classified as a nonaccrual loan.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have experienced a significant increase in the number of requests for temporary loan modifications. As of June 30, 2022, we had COVID-19 related loan payment deferrals or deferral requests in process totaling $16.7 million, of which 60% were in our commercial portfolio. We have granted these borrowers short-term concessions of three to six months in the form of payment deferrals. According to the interagency guidance and the CARES Act, loans modified during the COVID-19 pandemic are not considered TDRs as long as the borrower was not experiencing financial difficulty before the pandemic and the reason for the deferral is temporary in nature and the loans are expected to continue performing after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The following table sets forth our nonperforming assets as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
(In thousands)June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Loans 90 days past due and accruing $— $— 
Nonaccrual loans held for sale4,841 1,000 
Nonaccrual loans excluding held for sale loans and restructured loans8,109 14,722 
Troubled debt restructured loans - nonaccrual16,288 13,497 
Troubled debt restructured loans - accruing35,683 24,997 
Other real estate owned 307 307 
Impaired securities56 63 
Total nonperforming assets$65,284 $54,586 
Nonaccrual loans:
  Commercial and industrial $9,550 $8,313 
  Multifamily 3,494 2,907 
  Commercial real estate 3,931 4,054 
  Construction and land development 5,053 — 
    Total commercial portfolio22,028 15,274 
  Residential real estate lending898 12,525 
  Consumer and other 1,471 420 
    Total retail portfolio2,369 12,945 
  Total nonaccrual loans$24,397 $28,219 
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.82 %0.77 %
Nonaccrual assets to total assets0.37 %0.42 %
Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.67 %0.85 %
Allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans161.81 %127.10 %
Allowance for loan losses to total loans1.08 %1.08 %
Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans0.11 %0.44 %

Nonperforming assets totaled $65.3 million, or 0.82% of period-end total assets at June 30, 2022, an increase of $10.7 million, compared with $54.6 million, or 0.77% of period-end total assets at December 31, 2021. The increase in non-performing assets at June 30, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021 assets was primarily driven by the restructuring of $6.5 million in loans that are part of one borrower relationship, as well as two loans totaling $5.2 million that were moved to nonaccrual in the second quarter of 2022, partially offset by one $3.5 million nonaccrual multifamily loan that was paid off.
Potential problem loans are loans which management has doubts as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms. Potential problem loans are performing loans and include our special mention and substandard-accruing commercial loans and/or loans 30-89 days past due. Potential problem loans are not included in the nonperforming assets table above and totaled $93.0 million, or 1.2% of total assets, at June 30, 2022, as follows: $90.9 million are commercial loans currently in workout that management expects will be rehabilitated; $2.1 million are residential 1-4 family or retail loans, with $280 thousand at 30 days delinquent, and $1.8 million at 60 days delinquent.
Resell Agreements
As of June 30, 2022, we have entered into $225.9 million of short term investments of resell agreements backed by residential first-lien mortgage loans, with a weighted interest rate of 2.48%. As of December 31, 2021, we have entered into $229.0 million of short term investments of resell agreements backed by residential first-lien mortgage loans, with a weighted interest rate of 1.21%.
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Deferred Tax Asset
We had a deferred tax asset, net of deferred tax liabilities, of $56.2 million at June 30, 2022 and $26.7 million at December 31, 2021. As of June 30, 2022, our deferred tax assets were fully realizable with no valuation allowance held against the balance. Our management concluded that it was more-likely-than-not that the entire amount will be realized.
We will evaluate the recoverability of our net deferred tax asset on a periodic basis and record decreases (increases) as a deferred tax provision (benefit) in the Consolidated Statements of Income as appropriate.
Deposits
Deposits represent our primary source of funds. We are focused on growing our core deposits through relationship-based banking with our business and consumer clients. Total deposits were $7.3 billion at June 30, 2022, compared to $6.4 billion at December 31, 2021. We believe that our strong deposit franchise is attributable to our mission-based strategy of developing and maintaining relationships with our clients who share similar values and through maintaining a high level of service.
We gather deposits through each of our three branch locations across New York City, our one branch in Washington, D.C., our one branch in San Francisco and through the efforts of our commercial banking team including our Boston group which focuses nationally on business growth. Through our branch network, online, mobile and direct banking channels, we offer a variety of deposit products including demand deposit accounts, money market deposits, NOW accounts, savings and certificates of deposit. We bank politically active customers, such as campaigns, PACs, and state and national party committees, which we refer to as political deposits. These deposits exhibit seasonality based on election cycles. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had approximately $1.3 billion and $989.6 million, respectively, in political deposits which are primarily in demand deposits.
Maturities of time certificates of deposit and other time deposits of $100,000 or more outstanding at June 30, 2022 are summarized as follows:
Maturities as of June 30, 2022
(In thousands)
Within three months $67,499 
After three but within six months 56,205 
After six months but within twelve months 43,852 
After twelve months 20,067 
$187,623 
Evaluation of Interest Rate Risk
Our simulation models incorporate various assumptions, which we believe are reasonable but which may have a significant impact on results such as: (1) the timing of changes in interest rates, (2) shifts or rotations in the yield curve, (3) loan and securities prepayment speeds for different interest rate scenarios, (4) interest rates and balances of indeterminate-maturity deposits for different scenarios, and (5) new volume and yield assumptions for loans, securities and deposits. Because of limitations inherent in any approach used to measure interest rate risk, simulation results are not intended as a forecast of the actual effect of a change in market interest rates on our results but rather to better plan and execute appropriate asset-liability management strategies and manage our interest rate risk.
Potential changes to our net interest income and economic value of equity in hypothetical rising and declining rate scenarios calculated as of June 30, 2022 are presented in the following table. The projections assume immediate, parallel shifts downward of the yield curve of 100 basis points and immediate, parallel shifts upward of the yield curve of 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points. In the current interest rate environment, a downward shift of the yield curve of 200, 300 and 400 basis points does not provide us with meaningful results and, therefore, is not shown.
The results of this simulation analysis are hypothetical and should not be relied on as indicative of expected operating results. A variety of factors might cause actual results to differ substantially from what is depicted. For example, if the timing and magnitude of interest rate changes differ from those projected, our net interest income might vary significantly. Non-parallel yield curve shifts such as a flattening or steepening of the yield curve or changes in interest rate spreads, would also cause our net interest income to be different from that depicted. An increasing interest rate environment could reduce projected net interest
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income if deposits and other short-term liabilities re-price faster than expected or faster than our assets re-price. Actual results could differ from those projected if we grow assets and liabilities faster or slower than estimated, if we experience a net outflow of deposit liabilities or if our mix of assets and liabilities otherwise changes. Actual results could also differ from those projected if we experience substantially different repayment speeds in our loan portfolio than those assumed in the simulation model. Finally, these simulation results do not contemplate all the actions that we may undertake in response to potential or actual changes in interest rates, such as changes to our loan, investment, deposit, funding or hedging strategies.
Change in Market Interest Rates as of June 30, 2022Estimated Increase (Decrease) in:
Immediate ShiftEconomic Value of
Equity
Economic Value of
Equity ($)
Year 1 Net Interest
Income
Year 1 Net Interest
Income ($)
+400 basis points-16.3%(260,476)3.7%10,328
+300 basis points-9.4%(149,955)6.5%18,066
+200 basis points-4.1%(65,163)6.9%19,142
+100 basis points-0.3%(4,092)4.6%12,854
-100 basis points-5.9%(94,520)-6.6%(18,405)
Liquidity
Liquidity refers to our ability to maintain cash flow that is adequate to fund our operations, support asset growth, maintain reserve requirements and meet present and future obligations of deposit withdrawals, lending obligations and other contractual obligations through either the sale or maturity of existing assets or by obtaining additional funding through liability management. Our liquidity risk management policy provides the framework that we use to maintain adequate liquidity and sources of available liquidity at levels that enable us to meet all reasonably foreseeable short-term, long-term and strategic liquidity demands. The Asset and Liability Management Committee is responsible for oversight of liquidity risk management activities in accordance with the provisions of our liquidity risk policy and applicable bank regulatory capital and liquidity laws and regulations. Our liquidity risk management process includes (i) ongoing analysis and monitoring of our funding requirements under various balance sheet and economic scenarios, (ii) review and monitoring of lenders, depositors, brokers and other liability holders to ensure appropriate diversification of funding sources and (iii) liquidity contingency planning to address liquidity needs in the event of unforeseen market disruption impacting a wide range of variables. We continuously monitor our liquidity position in order for our assets and liabilities to be managed in a manner that will meet our immediate and long-term funding requirements. We manage our liquidity position to meet the daily cash flow needs of customers, while maintaining an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities to meet the return on investment objectives of our stockholders. We also monitor our liquidity requirements in light of interest rate trends, changes in the economy, and the scheduled maturity and interest rate sensitivity of our securities and loan portfolios and deposits. Liquidity management is made more complicated because different balance sheet components are subject to varying degrees of management control. For example, the timing of maturities of our investment portfolio is fairly predictable and subject to a high degree of control when we make investment decisions. Net deposit inflows and outflows, however, are far less predictable and are not subject to the same degree of certainty.
Our liquidity position is supported by management of our liquid assets and liabilities and access to alternative sources of funds. Our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements are primarily to fund on-going operations, including payment of interest on deposits and debt, extensions of credit to borrowers and capital expenditures. These liquidity requirements are met primarily through our deposits, FHLB advances and the principal and interest payments we receive on loans and investment securities. Cash, interest-bearing deposits in third-party banks, securities available for sale and maturing or prepaying balances in our investment and loan portfolios are our most liquid assets. Other sources of liquidity that are available to us include the sale of loans we hold for investment, the ability to acquire additional national market non-core deposits, borrowings through the Federal Reserve’s discount window and the issuance of debt or equity securities. We believe that the sources of available liquidity are adequate to meet our current and reasonably foreseeable future liquidity needs.
At June 30, 2022, our cash and equivalents, which consist of cash and amounts due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions, amounted to $332.5 million, or 4.2% of total assets, compared to $330.5 million, or 4.7% of total assets at December 31, 2021. Our available for sale securities at June 30, 2022 were $2.1 billion, or 26.5% of total assets, compared to $2.1 billion, or 29.9% of total assets at December 31, 2021. Investment securities with an aggregate fair value of $84.9 million at June 30, 2022 were pledged to secure public deposits and repurchase agreements.
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The liability portion of the balance sheet serves as our primary source of liquidity. We plan to meet our future cash needs through the generation of deposits. Customer deposits have historically provided a sizeable source of relatively stable and low-cost funds. We are also a member of the FHLB, from which we can borrow for leverage or liquidity purposes. The FHLB requires that securities and qualifying loans be pledged to secure any advances. At June 30, 2022, we had no advances from the FHLB and a remaining credit availability of $1.4 billion. In addition, we maintain borrowing capacity of approximately $65.8 million with the Federal Reserve’s discount window that is secured by certain securities from our portfolio which are not pledged for other purposes.
Capital Resources

Total stockholders’ equity at June 30, 2022 was $498.0 million, compared to $563.9 million at December 31, 2021, a decrease of $65.9 million. The decrease was primarily driven by a $83.6 million decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income due to the mark to market on our securities portfolio and was partially offset by $33.8 million of net income. Also attributing to the decrease in total stockholders' equity was an $11.1 million decrease in additional paid-in capital, which was primarily driven by $11.7 million of common stock that was purchased as part of our share repurchase program in the first half of 2022. Further attributing to this decrease was $5.0 million of dividends paid.
We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking regulators. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by federal banking regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on our financial statements.

Regulatory capital rules adopted in July 2013 and fully phased in as of January 1, 2019, which are referred to as the Basel III rules, impose minimum capital requirements for bank holding companies and banks. The Basel III rules apply to all national and state banks and savings associations regardless of size and bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies with consolidated assets of more than $3 billion. In order to avoid restrictions on capital distributions or discretionary bonus payments to executives, a covered banking organization must maintain the fully phased in “capital conservation buffer” of 2.5% on top of its minimum risk-based capital requirements. This buffer must consist solely of common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital, but the buffer applies to all three measurements (common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital). The capital conservation is equal to 2.5% of risk-weighted assets.
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The following table shows the regulatory capital ratios for the Bank and the Company at the dates indicated:
Actual
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
(1)
To Be Considered
Well Capitalized
AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
(In thousands)
June 30, 2022
Consolidated:
   Total capital to risk weighted assets$679,026 14.41 %$377,036 8.00 %$471,295 10.00 %
   Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets553,834 11.75 %282,777 6.00 %377,036 8.00 %
   Tier 1 capital to average assets553,834 7.08 %312,908 4.00 %391,135 5.00 %
   Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets553,834 11.75 %212,083 4.50 %306,342 6.50 %
Bank:
Total capital to risk weighted assets$654,652 13.89 %$377,029 8.00 %$471,286 10.00 %
Tier I capital to risk weighted assets613,359 13.01 %282,772 6.00 %377,029 8.00 %
Tier I capital to average assets613,359 7.84 %312,905 4.00 %391,131 5.00 %
Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets613,359 13.01 %212,079 4.50 %306,336 6.50 %
December 31, 2021
Bank:
   Total capital to risk weighted assets$656,719 15.95 %$329,471 8.00 %$411,839 10.00 %
   Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets534,381 12.98 %247,103 6.00 %329,471 8.00 %
   Tier 1 capital to average assets534,381 7.62 %280,454 4.00 %350,567 5.00 %
   Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets534,381 12.98 %185,327 4.50 %267,695 6.50 %
(1) Amounts are shown exclusive of the capital conservation buffer of 2.50%.

As of June 30, 2022, the Company and the Bank were categorized as “well capitalized” under the prompt corrective action measures and met the capital conservation buffer requirements.

Contractual Obligations
We have entered into contractual obligations in the normal course of business that involve elements of credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk. The following table summarizes these relations as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
June 30, 2022
(In thousands)TotalLess than 1 year1-3 years3-5 yearsMore than 5 years
Subordinated Debt$83,899 $— $— $— $83,899 
Operating Leases48,781 5,481 33,169 10,131 — 
Purchase Obligations29,016 4,612 9,224 7,380 7,800 
Certificates of Deposit187,623 123,728 61,888 1,764 243 
$349,319 $133,821 $104,281 $19,275 $91,942 
December 31, 2021
(In thousands)TotalLess than 1 year1-3 years3-5 yearsMore than 5 years
Subordinated Debt$83,831 $— $— $— $83,831 
Operating Leases51,824 10,955 21,420 18,923 526 
Purchase Obligations31,322 4,612 9,224 8,386 9,100 
Certificates of Deposit207,152 182,654 18,784 5,714 — 
$374,129 $198,221 $49,428 $33,023 $93,457 
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Investment Obligations

We are a party to agreements with Pace Funding Group LLC, which operates Home Run Financing, for the purchase of property assessed clean energy, or PACE, assessment securities until the end of 2022. These investments are to be held in our held-to-maturity investment portfolio. As of June 30, 2022, we had purchased $373.0 million of these obligations and had an estimated remaining commitment of $91.6 million. The PACE assessments have equal-lien priority with property taxes and generally rank senior to first lien mortgages. We anticipate these commitments will be funded by means of normal cash flows, by a reduction in cash and cash equivalents, or by pay-downs and maturities of loans and other investments.


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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
There have been no material changes in our market risk as of June 30, 2022 from that presented in the 2021 Annual Report. Our interest rate sensitivity position at June 30, 2022 is set forth in the table labeled “Evaluation of Interest Rate Risk” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by this reference.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e), as of June 30, 2022. Based on such evaluations, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings.

We are subject to certain pending and threatened legal proceedings that arise out of the ordinary course of business. Additionally, we, like all banking organizations, are subject to regulatory examinations and investigations. Based upon management’s current knowledge, following consultation with legal counsel, in the opinion of management, there is no pending or threatened legal matter that would result in a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operation, either individually or in the aggregate.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors.

Investing in shares of our common stock involves certain risks, including those identified and described in Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as filed with the SEC on March 11, 2022, as well as cautionary statements contained in this report, including those under the caption “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” risks and matters described elsewhere in this report and in our other filings with the SEC.

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.




Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The following table contains information regarding purchases of our common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2022 by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliate purchaser” as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period (Settlement Date)
Total number of shares purchased (1)
Average price paid per shareTotal number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs
Approximate dollar value that may yet be purchased under plans or programs (2)
April 1 through April 30, 2022137,770 $17.81 137,770 $35,174,868 
May 1 through May 31, 2022279,666 19.29 254,528 $30,258,598 
June 1 through June 30, 202274,081 19.78 71,650 $28,842,581 
    Total491,517 $18.95 463,948 

(1) Includes shares withheld by the Company to pay the taxes associated with the vesting of stock options. There were 27,569 shares withheld for taxes during the quarter.

(2) Effective February 25, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an increase to the share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of an aggregate amount up to $40 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. The authorization did not require the Company to acquire any specified number of shares and can be suspended or discontinued without prior notice. Under this authorization, $8.8 million of common stock was purchased during the second quarter of 2022.
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Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit No.Description of Exhibit
3.1
3.2
4.1
Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A), other instruments that define the rights of holders of the long-term indebtedness of Amalgamated Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries that does not exceed 10% of its consolidated assets have not been filed; however, Amalgamated Financial Corp. agrees to furnish a copy of any such agreement to the SEC upon request.
31.1
31.2
32.1
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Interactive data files for the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Amalgamated Financial Corp. for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
104
The cover page of Amalgamated Financial Corp.’s Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, formatted in iXBRL (included with the Exhibit 101 attachments).
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AMALGAMATED FINANCIAL CORP.
August 5, 2022By:/s/ Priscilla Sims Brown
Priscilla Sims Brown
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
August 5, 2022By:/s/ Jason Darby
Jason Darby
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
August 5, 2022By:/s/ Frank DeMaria
Frank DeMaria
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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