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Bancorp, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2022 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2022

o

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from: _____ to _____

Commission file number: 000-51018

THE BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

23-3016517

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

409 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19809

(302) 385-5000

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share

TBBK

 Nasdaq Global Select 

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 x No o

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 (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a 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 x

Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer o

Smaller reporting company o

Emerging growth company o

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. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

As of July 26, 2022, there were 56,556,667 outstanding shares of common stock, $1.00 par value.

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THE BANCORP, INC

Form 10-Q Index

Page

Part I Financial Information

Item 1.

Financial Statements:

3

Consolidated Balance Sheets – June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and December 31, 2021

3

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations – Three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

4

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

5

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity – Three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

6

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

8

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

9

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

40

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

69

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

69

Part II Other Information

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

70

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

70

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

70

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

70

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

70

Item 5.

Other Information

70

Item 6.

Exhibits

71

Signatures

72


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

THE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

June 30,

December 31,

2022

2021

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and due from banks

$

12,873 

$

5,382 

Interest earning deposits at Federal Reserve Bank

329,992 

596,402 

Total cash and cash equivalents

342,865 

601,784 

Investment securities, available-for-sale, at fair value

826,616 

953,709 

Commercial loans, at fair value (includes $0 and $61.6 million of loans held for sale at lower of cost or fair value at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)

995,493 

1,388,416 

Loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs

4,754,697 

3,747,224 

Allowance for credit losses

(19,087)

(17,806)

Loans, net

4,735,610 

3,729,418 

Federal Home Loan Bank and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank stock

1,643 

1,663 

Premises and equipment, net

16,693 

16,156 

Accrued interest receivable

19,264 

17,871 

Intangible assets, net

2,248 

2,447 

Other real estate owned

18,873 

18,873 

Deferred tax asset, net

23,344 

12,667 

Assets held-for-sale from discontinued operations

3,268 

Other assets

137,086 

96,967 

Total assets

$

7,119,735 

$

6,843,239 

LIABILITIES

Deposits

Demand and interest checking

$

5,394,562 

$

5,561,365 

Savings and money market

486,189 

415,546 

Total deposits

5,880,751 

5,976,911 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

42 

42 

Short-term borrowings

385,000 

Senior debt

98,866 

98,682 

Subordinated debentures

13,401 

13,401 

Other long-term borrowings

39,125 

39,521 

Other liabilities

46,014 

62,228 

Total liabilities

6,463,199 

6,190,785 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common stock - authorized, 75,000,000 shares of $1.00 par value; 56,865,494 and 57,370,563

shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively

56,865 

57,371 

Additional paid-in capital

323,774 

349,686 

Retained earnings

298,474 

239,106 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

(22,577)

6,291 

Total shareholders' equity

656,536 

652,454 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

7,119,735 

$

6,843,239 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.


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THE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the three months ended June 30,

For the six months ended June 30,

2022

2021

2022

2021

(in thousands, except per share data)

Interest income

Loans, including fees

$

55,150 

$

49,454 

$

105,741 

$

97,358 

Investment securities:

Taxable interest

5,432 

7,201 

10,323 

16,009 

Tax-exempt interest

24 

25 

49 

53 

Interest earning deposits

1,004 

300 

1,351 

483 

61,610 

56,980 

117,464 

113,903 

Interest expense

Deposits

5,590 

1,519 

7,196 

3,285 

Short-term borrowings

32 

32 

8 

Senior debt

1,280 

1,280 

2,559 

2,559 

Subordinated debentures

139 

112 

255 

225 

7,041 

2,911 

10,042 

6,077 

Net interest income

54,569 

54,069 

107,422 

107,826 

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses

(1,450)

(951)

3,509 

(129)

Net interest income after provision for (reversal of) credit losses

56,019 

55,020 

103,913 

107,955 

Non-interest income

ACH, card and other payment processing fees

2,338 

1,904 

4,322 

3,700 

Prepaid, debit card and related fees

20,038 

19,447 

38,690 

38,655 

Net realized and unrealized gains

on commercial loans, at fair value

3,682 

2,579 

10,517 

4,575 

Leasing related income

1,545 

1,767 

2,518 

2,732 

Other

350 

164 

470 

273 

Total non-interest income

27,953 

25,861 

56,517 

49,935 

Non-interest expense

Salaries and employee benefits

25,999 

27,087 

49,847 

52,745 

Depreciation and amortization

744 

706 

1,539 

1,415 

Rent and related occupancy cost

1,274 

1,271 

2,563 

2,521 

Data processing expense

1,246 

1,146 

2,435 

2,272 

Printing and supplies

102 

130 

188 

196 

Audit expense

379 

391 

741 

754 

Legal expense

1,474 

2,044 

2,268 

4,098 

Legal settlement

1,152 

1,152 

Amortization of intangible assets

100 

100 

199 

199 

FDIC insurance

673 

2,589 

1,647 

4,969 

Software

4,165 

3,706 

8,029 

7,390 

Insurance

1,314 

1,026 

2,378 

1,771 

Telecom and IT network communications

377 

409 

751 

814 

Consulting

260 

240 

563 

504 

Other

3,586 

3,038 

6,897 

6,118 

Total non-interest expense

42,845 

43,883 

81,197 

85,766 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

41,127 

36,998 

79,233 

72,124 

Income tax expense

10,725 

7,840 

19,865 

16,906 

Net income from continuing operations

$

30,402 

$

29,158 

$

59,368 

$

55,218 

Discontinued operations

Income from discontinued operations before income taxes

361 

237 

Income tax expense

84 

55 

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

277 

182 

Net income

$

30,402 

$

29,435 

$

59,368 

$

55,400 

Net income per share from continuing operations - basic

$

0.54 

$

0.51 

$

1.04 

$

0.96 

Net income per share from discontinued operations - basic

$

$

$

$

0.01 

Net income per share - basic

$

0.54 

$

0.51 

$

1.04 

$

0.97 

Net income per share from continuing operations - diluted

$

0.53 

$

0.49 

$

1.03 

$

0.93 

Net income per share from discontinued operations - diluted

$

$

$

$

0.01 

Net income per share - diluted

$

0.53 

$

0.50 

$

1.03 

$

0.94 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.


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THE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the three months ended June 30,

For the six months ended June 30,

2022

2021

2022

2021

(in thousands)

Net income

$

30,402 

$

29,435 

$

59,368 

$

55,400 

Other comprehensive loss, net of reclassifications into net income:

Other comprehensive loss

Securities available-for-sale:

Change in net unrealized losses during the period

(17,865)

(82)

(39,551)

(4,325)

Reclassification adjustments for losses included in income

6 

7 

Other comprehensive loss

(17,865)

(82)

(39,545)

(4,318)

Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive loss

Securities available-for-sale:

Change in net unrealized losses during the period

(4,824)

(22)

(10,679)

(1,169)

Reclassification adjustments for losses included in income

2 

2 

Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive loss

(4,824)

(22)

(10,677)

(1,167)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax and reclassifications into net income

(13,041)

(60)

(28,868)

(3,151)

Comprehensive income

$

17,361 

$

29,375 

$

30,500 

$

52,249 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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THE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022

(in thousands, except share data)

Accumulated

Common

Additional

other

stock

Common

paid-in

Retained

comprehensive

shares

stock

capital

earnings

loss

Total

Balance at January 1, 2022

57,370,563 

$

57,371 

$

349,686 

$

239,106 

$

6,291 

$

652,454 

Net income

28,966 

28,966 

Common stock issued from option exercises,

net of tax benefits

27,818 

27 

57 

84 

Common stock issued from restricted units,

net of tax benefits

284,040 

284 

(284)

Stock-based compensation

1,618 

1,618 

Common stock repurchases

(527,393)

(527)

(14,473)

(15,000)

Other comprehensive loss net of

reclassification adjustments and tax

(15,827)

(15,827)

Balance at March 31, 2022

57,155,028 

$

57,155 

$

336,604 

$

268,072 

$

(9,536)

$

652,295 

Net income

$

$

$

30,402 

$

$

30,402 

Common stock issued from option exercises,

net of tax benefits

7,500 

7 

71 

78 

Common stock issued from restricted units,

net of tax benefits

280,892 

281 

(281)

Stock-based compensation

1,802 

1,802 

Common stock repurchases

(577,926)

(578)

(14,422)

(15,000)

Other comprehensive loss net of

reclassification adjustments and tax

(13,041)

(13,041)

Balance at June 30, 2022

56,865,494 

$

56,865 

$

323,774 

$

298,474 

$

(22,577)

$

656,536 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.


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THE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share data)

Accumulated

Common

Additional

other

stock

Common

paid-in

Retained

comprehensive

shares

stock

capital

earnings

income

Total

Balance at January 1, 2021

57,550,629 

$

57,551 

$

377,452 

$

128,453 

$

17,708 

$

581,164 

Net income

25,965 

25,965 

Common stock issued from option exercises,

net of tax benefits

61,500 

61 

404 

465 

Common stock issued from restricted units,

net of tax benefits

230,212 

230 

(230)

Stock-based compensation

2,261 

2,261 

Common stock repurchases

(594,428)

(594)

(9,406)

(10,000)

Other comprehensive loss net of

reclassification adjustments and tax

(3,091)

(3,091)

Balance at March 31, 2021

57,247,913 

$

57,248 

$

370,481 

$

154,418 

$

14,617 

$

596,764 

Net income

$

$

$

29,435 

$

$

29,435 

Common stock issued from option exercises,

net of tax benefits

217,368 

217 

547 

764 

Common stock issued from restricted units,

net of tax benefits

442,321 

442 

(442)

Stock-based compensation

2,206 

2,206 

Common stock repurchases

(449,315)

(449)

(9,551)

(10,000)

Other comprehensive loss net of

reclassification adjustments and tax

(60)

(60)

Balance at June 30, 2021

57,458,287 

$

57,458 

$

363,241 

$

183,853 

$

14,557 

$

619,109 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.


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THE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the six months

ended June 30,

2022

2021

(in thousands)

Operating activities

Net income from continuing operations

$

59,368 

$

55,218 

Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax

182 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

Depreciation and amortization

1,738 

1,614 

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses

3,509 

(129)

Net amortization of investment securities discounts/premiums

951 

2,358 

Stock-based compensation expense

3,420 

4,467 

Gain on commercial loans, at fair value

(10,977)

(3,723)

Gain from discontinued operations

(1,107)

Change in fair value of commercial loans, at fair value

1,476 

838 

Change in fair value of derivatives

(1,016)

(1,330)

Loss on sales of investment securities

6 

7 

(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable

(1,393)

1,790 

Increase in other assets

(1,561)

(11,471)

Decrease in other liabilities

(15,661)

(14,917)

Net cash provided by operating activities

39,860 

33,797 

Investing activities

Purchase of investment securities available-for-sale

(18,260)

(153,481)

Proceeds from redemptions and prepayments of securities available-for-sale

67,680 

276,679 

Sale of repossessed assets

707 

792 

Net increase in loans

(946,241)

(263,597)

Net decrease in discontinued loans held-for-sale

15,444 

Commercial loans, at fair value drawn during the period

(20,027)

(45,643)

Payments on commercial loans, at fair value

360,475 

168,748 

Purchases of premises and equipment

(2,115)

(1,284)

Change in receivable from investment in unconsolidated entity

(6)

Return of investment in unconsolidated entity

6,306 

Decrease in discontinued assets held-for-sale

1,817 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(557,781)

5,775 

Financing activities

Net (decrease) increase in deposits

(96,160)

222,652 

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

385,000 

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

162 

1,229 

Repurchases of common stock

(30,000)

(20,000)

Net cash provided by financing activities

259,002 

203,881 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(258,919)

243,453 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

601,784 

345,515 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

342,865 

$

588,968 

Supplemental disclosure:

Interest paid

$

10,030 

$

6,555 

Taxes paid

$

20,966 

$

23,250 

Non-cash investing and financing activities

Investment securities (redeemed) purchased and not settled

$

(37,432)

$

29,608 

Transfer of loans from discontinued operations

$

61,580 

$

Transfer of real estate owned from discontinued operations

$

17,343 

$

Leased vehicles transferred to repossessed assets

$

720 

$

690 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.


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THE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. Organization and Nature of Operations

The Bancorp, Inc., or (“the Company”), is a Delaware corporation and a registered financial holding company. Its primary subsidiary is The Bancorp Bank, or (“the Bank”), which is wholly owned by the Company. The Bank is a Delaware chartered commercial bank located in Wilmington, Delaware and is a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured institution. The Bank has two primary lines of business consisting of its national specialty lending segment and its payments segment.

In the national specialty lending segment, the Bank makes the following types of loans: securities-backed lines of credit (“SBLOC”) and cash value of insurance-backed lines of credit (“IBLOC”), leases (direct lease financing), Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans and non-SBA commercial real estate (“CRE”) bridge loans. Prior to 2020, the Company generated CRE bridge loans for sale into capital markets primarily through loan securitizations which issued commercial mortgage backed securities (“CMBS”). In the third quarter of 2020, the Company decided to retain the CRE bridge loans on its balance sheet and no future securitizations are currently planned. In the third quarter of 2021, the Company resumed originating CRE bridge loans (primarily apartment buildings), after suspending the origination of such loans for most of 2020 and the first half of 2021. These new originations are classified as real estate bridge loans (“REBL”) and are accounted for at amortized cost, while prior CRE bridge loans originally generated for securitization continue to be accounted for at fair value. Additionally, in 2020, the Company began originating advisor financing loans to investment advisors for debt refinance, acquisition of other advisory firms or internal succession.

While the national specialty lending segment generates the majority of the Company’s revenues, the payment segment also contributes significant revenues. In its payments segment, the Company provides payment and deposit services nationally, which include prepaid and debit card accounts, private label banking, deposit accounts to investment advisors’ customers, card payment and other payment processing services. Payment segment deposits fund the majority of the Company’s loans and securities and may be lower cost than other funding sources. Most of that segment’s revenues and deposits, in addition to SBLOC and IBLOC loans, result from relationships with third parties that market such products. Concentrations of loans and lower cost deposits result based upon the cumulative account balances generated by those third parties. Similar revenue concentrations result in prepaid, debit card and related fees.

The Company and the Bank are subject to regulation by certain state and federal agencies and, accordingly, they are examined periodically by those regulatory authorities. As a consequence of the extensive regulation of commercial banking activities, the Company’s and the Bank’s businesses may be affected by state and federal legislation and regulations.

 

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The financial statements of the Company, as of June 30, 2022 and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, are unaudited. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted in this Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). However, in the opinion of management, these interim financial statements include all necessary adjustments to fairly present the results of the interim periods presented. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Form 10-K”). The results of operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2022 may not necessarily be indicative of the results of operations for the full year ending December 31, 2022. In the first quarter of 2021, the Company changed its presentation of treasury stock acquired through common stock repurchases. To simplify presentation, common stock repurchases previously shown separately as treasury stock, are now shown as reductions in common stock and additional paid-in capital.

There have been no significant changes to the Significant Accounting Policies as described in the 2021 Form 10-K. The Company performed a strategic evaluation of its businesses in the third quarter of 2014 and decided to discontinue its Philadelphia commercial lending operations to focus on its specialty finance lending. The Company has since disposed of the vast majority of related loans and other real estate owned. While in the process of disposition, financial results of the commercial lending operations were presented as separate from continuing operations on the consolidated statements of operations and assets of the commercial lending operations to be disposed of were presented as assets held-for-sale on the consolidated balance sheets. As disposition efforts concluded, discontinued loans of $61.6 million were reclassified to loans held for investment in the first quarter of 2022. Accordingly, these loans will be accounted for as such, and included in related tables. On the December 31, 2021 consolidated balance sheet, these discontinued loans were reclassified as loans held for sale in continuing operations and included within “Commercial loans, at fair value”. Discontinued other real estate owned of $17.3 million which constituted the remainder of discontinued assets was reclassified to the other real estate owned caption on the balance sheet. In the first quarter of 2022 these loans were reclassified to held for investment. In the second quarter of 2022, as a result of the loan reclassification, related valuation reserves were reversed as a credit to “Net realized and unrealized gains

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on commercial loans, at fair value” in the consolidated statement of operations, while the allowances for credit losses and loan commitments in the consolidated balance sheet were increased through a provision for credit losses. The $3.5 million credit to “ Net realized and unrealized gains on commercial loans, at fair value” was offset by provisions for credit losses of $3.5 million with no net impact on income. Of the $3.5 million provision, $1.3 million increased the allowance for credit losses and $2.2 million increased the allowance for loan commitments recorded in other liabilities. These reclassification entries were made retroactive to the first quarter of 2022 and are reflected in year to date 2022 results.

The Company’s non-SBA commercial real estate bridge loans, at fair value, are primarily collateralized by multi-family properties (apartment buildings), and to a lesser extent, by hotel and retail properties. These loans were originally generated for sale through securitizations. In 2020, the Company decided to retain these loans on its balance sheet as interest earning assets and has resumed originating such loans. These new originations are identified as REBL and are held for investment in the loan portfolio. Prior originations initially intended for securitizations continue to be accounted for at fair value, and are included in the balance sheet in “Commercial loans, at fair value.”

 

Note 3. Stock-based Compensation

The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock options in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718, “Stock Based Compensation”. The expense of the option is generally measured at fair value at the grant date with compensation expense recognized over the service period, which is typically the vesting period. For grants subject to a service condition, the Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of each option on the date of grant. The Black-Scholes model takes into consideration the exercise price and expected life of the options, the current price of the underlying stock and its expected volatility, the expected dividends on the stock and the current risk-free interest rate for the expected life of the option. The Company’s estimate of the fair value of a stock option is based on expectations derived from historical experience and may not necessarily equate to its market value when fully vested. In accordance with ASC 718, the Company estimates the number of options for which the requisite service is expected to be rendered. At June 30, 2022, the Company had three active stock-based compensation plans.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company granted 100,000 stock options with a vesting period of four years and a weighted average grant-date fair value of $14.01. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company granted 100,000 stock options with a vesting period of four years and a weighted average grant-date fair value of $8.51. There were 35,318 common stock options exercised in the six month period ended June 30, 2022. There were 342,500 common stock options exercised in the six month period ended June 30, 2021.

A summary of the Company’s stock options is presented below.

 

Weighted average

remaining

Weighted average

contractual

Aggregate

Options

exercise price

term (years)

intrinsic value

Outstanding at January 1, 2022

550,104 

$

9.67 

7.17 

$

8,603,191 

Granted

100,000 

30.32 

9.62 

Exercised

(35,318)

8.84 

808,850 

Expired

Forfeited

(7,182)

Outstanding at June 30, 2022

607,604 

$

13.13 

7.65 

$

4,964,364 

Exercisable at June 30, 2022

266,328 

$

8.87 

6.56 

$

2,835,392 

The Company granted 260,693 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) in the first six months of 2022, of which 219,311 have a vesting period of three years and 41,382 have a vesting period of one year. At issuance, the 260,693 RSUs granted in the first six months of 2022 had a weighted average fair value of $28.61 per unit. In the first six months of 2021, the Company granted 313,697 RSUs of which 261,073 have a vesting period of three years and 52,624 have a vesting period of one year. At issuance, the 313,697 RSUs granted in the first six months of 2021 had a weighted average fair value of $18.81 per unit.

A summary of the status of the Company’s RSUs is presented below.

 

Weighted average

Average remaining

grant date

contractual

RSUs

fair value

term (years)

Outstanding at January 1, 2022

1,030,124 

$

10.49 

1.17 

Granted

260,693 

28.61 

2.34 

Vested

(564,932)

10.21 

Forfeited

(23,220)

13.29 

Outstanding at June 30, 2022

702,665 

$

17.52 

1.48 

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As of June 30, 2022, there was a total of $12.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards under share-based plans. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.6 years. Related compensation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was $1.8 million and $2.2 million, respectively. Related compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was $3.4 million and $4.5 million, respectively. The total issuance date fair value of RSUs vested and options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was $6.0 million and $6.7 million, respectively. The total intrinsic value of the options exercised and RSUs vested in those respective periods was $14.7 million and $19.9 million, respectively.

For the periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company estimated the fair value of each stock option grant on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:  

 

June 30,

2022

2021

Risk-free interest rate

1.94%

1.19%

Expected dividend yield

Expected volatility

45.10%

45.61%

Expected lives (years)

6.3 

6.3 

Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock and peer group comparisons over the expected life of the grant. The risk-free rate for periods within the expected life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury strip rate in effect at the time of the grant. The life of the option is based on historical factors which include the contractual term, vesting period, exercise behavior and employee terminations. In accordance with ASC 718, Stock Based Compensation, stock based compensation expense for the period ended June 30, 2022 is based on awards that are ultimately expected to vest and has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. The Company estimated forfeitures using historical data based upon the groups identified by management.

Note 4. Earnings Per Share

The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share”. Basic earnings per share exclude dilution and are computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share takes into account the potential dilution that could occur if securities, including stock options and RSUs or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock. Stock options are dilutive if exercise prices are less than current stock prices. RSUs are dilutive because they represent grants over vesting periods which do not require employees to pay exercise prices. The dilution shown in the tables below includes the potential dilution from both stock options and RSUs.

The following tables show the Company’s earnings per share for the periods presented:

For the three months ended

June 30, 2022

Income

Shares

Per share

(numerator)

(denominator)

amount

(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Basic earnings per share

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

30,402 

56,801,518 

$

0.54 

Effect of dilutive securities

Common stock options and restricted stock units

652,212 

(0.01)

Diluted earnings per share

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

30,402 

57,453,730 

$

0.53 

Stock options for 407,604 shares, exercisable at prices between $6.87 and $10.45 per share, were outstanding at June 30, 2022, and included in the diluted earnings per share computation because the exercise price per share was less than the average market price. Stock options for 200,000 shares were anti-dilutive and not included in the earnings per share calculation.

 

For the six months ended

June 30, 2022

Income

Shares

Per share

(numerator)

(denominator)

amount

(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Basic earnings per share

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

59,368 

56,962,000 

$

1.04 

Effect of dilutive securities

Common stock options and restricted stock units

810,538 

(0.01)

Diluted earnings per share

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

59,368 

57,772,538 

$

1.03 

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Stock options for 507,604 shares, exercisable at prices between $6.87 and $18.81 per share, were outstanding at June 30, 2022, and included in the diluted earnings per share computation because the exercise price per share was less than the average market price. Stock options for 100,000 shares were anti-dilutive and not included in the earnings per share calculation.

For the three months ended

June 30, 2021

Income

Shares

Per share

(numerator)

(denominator)

amount

(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

29,158 

57,230,576 

$

0.51 

Effect of dilutive securities

Common stock options and restricted stock units

1,792,349 

(0.02)

Diluted earnings per share

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

29,158 

59,022,925 

$

0.49 

For the three months ended

June 30, 2021

Income

Shares

Per share

(numerator)

(denominator)

amount

(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

277 

57,230,576 

$

Effect of dilutive securities

Common stock options and restricted stock units

1,792,349 

Diluted earnings per share

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

277 

59,022,925 

$

For the three months ended

June 30, 2021

Income

Shares

Per share

(numerator)

(denominator)

amount

(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Basic earnings per share

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

29,435 

57,230,576 

$

0.51 

Effect of dilutive securities

Common stock options and restricted stock units

1,792,349 

(0.01)

Diluted earnings per share

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

29,435 

59,022,925 

$

0.50 

Notes: The total of diluted earnings per share from continuing and discontinued operations does not equal diluted earnings per share due to rounding.

In 2022, after reclassification of discontinued assets to contuing operations, there was no further income or expense for discontinued operations.

Stock options for 819,104 shares, exercisable at prices between $6.75 and $18.81 per share, were outstanding at June 30, 2021, and included in the dilutive earnings per share computation. Stock options for 100,000 shares were anti-dilutive and not included in the earnings per share calculation.

For the six months ended

June 30, 2021

Income

Shares

Per share

(numerator)

(denominator)

amount

(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

55,218 

57,232,557 

$

0.96 

Effect of dilutive securities

Common stock options and restricted stock units

1,854,399 

(0.03)

Diluted earnings per share

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

55,218 

59,086,956 

$

0.93 

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For the six months ended

June 30, 2021

Income

Shares

Per share

(numerator)

(denominator)

amount

(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

182 

57,232,557 

$

0.01 

Effect of dilutive securities

Common stock options and restricted stock units

1,854,399 

Diluted earnings per share

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

182 

59,086,956 

$

0.01 

For the six months ended

June 30, 2021

Income

Shares

Per share

(numerator)

(denominator)

amount

(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Basic earnings per share

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

55,400 

57,232,557 

$

0.97 

Effect of dilutive securities

Common stock options and restricted stock units

1,854,399 

(0.03)

Diluted earnings per share

Net earnings available to common shareholders

$

55,400 

59,086,956 

$

0.94 

Stock options for 819,104 shares, exercisable at prices between $6.75 and $18.81 per share, were outstanding at June 30, 2021, and included in the dilutive earnings per share computation. Stock options for 100,000 shares were anti-dilutive and not included in the earnings per share calculation.

 

Note 5. Investment Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair values of the Company’s investment securities classified as available-for-sale at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Available-for-sale

June 30, 2022

Gross

Gross

Amortized

unrealized

unrealized

Fair

cost

gains

losses

value

U.S. Government agency securities

$

29,598 

$

32 

$

(893)

$

28,737 

Asset-backed securities *

356,788 

(10,889)

345,899 

Tax-exempt obligations of states and political subdivisions

3,559 

18 

(16)

3,561 

Taxable obligations of states and political subdivisions

45,723 

116 

(526)

45,313 

Residential mortgage-backed securities

160,885 

172 

(5,693)

155,364 

Collateralized mortgage obligation securities

49,793 

1 

(842)

48,952 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

201,317 

(8,448)

192,869 

Corporate debt securities

10,000 

(4,079)

5,921 

$

857,663 

$

339 

$

(31,386)

$

826,616 

June 30, 2022

Gross

Gross

Amortized

unrealized

unrealized

Fair

* Asset-backed securities as shown above

cost

gains

losses

value

Federally insured student loan securities

$

20,010 

$

$

(169)

$

19,841 

Collateralized loan obligation securities

336,778 

(10,720)

326,058 

$

356,788 

$

$

(10,889)

$

345,899 

Available-for-sale

December 31, 2021

Gross

Gross

Amortized

unrealized

unrealized

Fair

cost

gains

losses

value

U.S. Government agency securities

$

36,182 

$

1,167 

$

(47)

$

37,302 

Asset-backed securities *

360,332 

327 

(241)

360,418 

Tax-exempt obligations of states and political subdivisions

3,559 

172 

3,731 

Taxable obligations of states and political subdivisions

45,984 

2,422 

48,406 

Residential mortgage-backed securities

179,778 

4,804 

(281)

184,301 

Collateralized mortgage obligation securities

60,778 

1,083 

61,861 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

248,599 

4,106 

(1,629)

251,076 

Corporate debt securities

10,000 

(3,386)

6,614 

$

945,212 

$

14,081 

$

(5,584)

$

953,709 

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December 31, 2021

Gross

Gross

Amortized

unrealized

unrealized

Fair

* Asset-backed securities as shown above

cost

gains

losses

value

Federally insured student loan securities

$

22,518 

$

13 

$

(73)

$

22,458 

Collateralized loan obligation securities

337,814 

314 

(168)

337,960 

$

360,332 

$

327 

$

(241)

$

360,418 

Investments in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank stock are recorded at cost and amounted to $1.6 million and $1.7 million at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The amount of FHLB stock required to be held is based on the amount of borrowings, and after repayment thereof, the stock may be redeemed.

The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s investment securities at June 30, 2022, by contractual maturity, are shown below (in thousands). Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

Available-for-sale

Amortized

Fair

cost

value

Due before one year

$

22,045 

$

22,040 

Due after one year through five years

147,226 

144,670 

Due after five years through ten years

241,267 

234,669 

Due after ten years

447,125 

425,237 

$

857,663 

$

826,616 

At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, no investment securities were encumbered through pledging or otherwise, as borrowings were collateralized with loans.

Fair values of available-for-sale securities are based on the fair market values supplied by a third-party market data provider, or where such third-party market data is not available, fair values are based on discounted cash flows. The third-party market data provider uses a pricing matrix which it creates daily, taking into consideration actual trade data, projected prepayments, and when relevant, projected credit defaults and losses.

The table below indicates the length of time individual securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position at June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

Available-for-sale

Less than 12 months

12 months or longer

Total

Number of securities

Fair Value

Unrealized losses

Fair Value

Unrealized losses

Fair Value

Unrealized losses

Description of Securities

U.S. Government agency securities

12 

$

24,453 

$

(857)

$

2,434 

$

(36)

$

26,887 

$

(893)

Asset-backed securities

59 

252,857 

(7,312)

93,042 

(3,577)

345,899 

(10,889)

Tax-exempt obligations of states and

political subdivisions

1 

1,143 

(16)

1,143 

(16)

Taxable obligations of states and

political subdivisions

21 

36,616 

(526)

36,616 

(526)

Residential mortgage-backed securities

131 

135,304 

(5,227)

5,324 

(466)

140,628 

(5,693)

Collateralized mortgage obligation securities

20 

48,815 

(842)

48,815 

(842)

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

42 

155,933 

(4,190)

36,935 

(4,258)

192,868 

(8,448)

Corporate debt securities

1 

5,921 

(4,079)

5,921 

(4,079)

Total unrealized loss position

investment securities

287 

$

655,121 

$

(18,970)

$

143,656 

$

(12,416)

$

798,777 

$

(31,386)

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The table below indicates the length of time individual securities had been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands):

Available-for-sale

Less than 12 months

12 months or longer

Total

Number of securities

Fair Value

Unrealized losses

Fair Value

Unrealized losses

Fair Value

Unrealized losses

Description of Securities

U.S. Government agency securities

2 

$

$

$

2,700 

$

(47)

$

2,700 

$

(47)

Asset-backed securities

42 

243,598 

(235)

1,197 

(6)

244,795 

(241)

Residential mortgage-backed securities

30 

21,640 

(159)

5,160 

(122)

26,800 

(281)

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

12 

3,334 

(43)

91,355 

(1,586)

94,689 

(1,629)

Corporate debt securities

1 

6,614 

(3,386)

6,614 

(3,386)

Total unrealized loss position

investment securities

87 

$

268,572 

$

(437)

$

107,026 

$

(5,147)

$

375,598 

$

(5,584)

The Company owns one single issuer trust preferred security issued by an insurance company. The security is not rated by any bond rating service. At June 30, 2022, it had a book value of $10.0 million and a fair value of $5.9 million. This security is presented in the corporate debt securities classification in the tables above.

The Company has evaluated the securities in the above tables as of June 30, 2022 and has concluded that none of these securities required an allowance for credit loss. The Company evaluates whether an allowance for credit loss is required by considering primarily the following factors: (a) the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost of the security, (b) changes in the financial condition, credit rating and near-term prospects of the issuer, (c) whether the issuer is current on contractually obligated interest and principal payments, (d) changes in the financial condition of the security’s underlying collateral and (e) the payment structure of the security. The Company’s determination of the best estimate of expected future cash flows, which is used to determine the credit loss amount, is a quantitative and qualitative process that incorporates information received from third-party sources along with internal assumptions and judgments regarding the future performance of the security. The Company concluded that the securities that are in an unrealized loss position are in a loss position because of changes in market interest rates after the securities were purchased. The Company’s unrealized loss for other debt securities, which include one single issuer trust preferred security, is primarily related to general market conditions, including a lack of liquidity in the market. The severity of the impact of fair value in relation to the carrying amounts of the individual investments is consistent with market developments. The Company’s analysis of each investment is performed at the security level. As a result of its review, the Company concluded that an allowance was not required to recognize credit losses.

 

Note 6. Loans

The Company has several lending lines of business including: small business comprised primarily of SBA loans; direct lease financing primarily for commercial vehicles and to a lesser extent equipment; SBLOC collateralized by marketable securities; IBLOC collateralized by the cash value of eligible life insurance policies; and investment advisor financing for purposes of debt refinance, acquisition of another firm or internal succession. Prior to 2020, the Company also originated commercial real estate bridge loans for sale into securitizations. At origination, the Company elected fair value treatment for these loans as they were originally held-for-sale, to better reflect the economics of the transactions. Currently, the Company intends to hold these loans on its balance sheet, and thus no longer accounts for these loans as held-for-sale. The Company continues to present these loans at fair value. At June 30, 2022, the fair value of these loans was $995.5 million, and the unpaid principal balance was $999.9 million. Included in “Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on commercial loans, at fair value” in the consolidated statements of operations were changes in the fair value of such loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, net unrealized losses recognized for such changes in fair value were $1.5 million, which reflected $650,000 of loss attributable to credit weaknesses. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, unrealized losses recognized for such changes in fair value were $478,000 of which $246,000 was attributable to credit weaknesses. In the third quarter of 2021, the Company resumed the origination of such loans which it also intends to hold for investment and which are accounted for at amortized cost. They are captioned as REBLs as they are transitional commercial mortgage loans which are made to improve and rehabilitate existing properties which already have cash flow. The Bank pledged the majority of its loans held for investment at amortized cost and commercial loans at fair value to either the Federal Home Loan Bank or the Federal Reserve Bank for lines of credit with those institutions. The Federal Home Loan Bank line is periodically utilized to manage liquidity, but the Federal Reserve line has not generally been used. However, in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve has encouraged banks to utilize their lines to maximize the amount of funding available for credit markets. Accordingly, the Bank has periodically borrowed against its Federal Reserve line on an overnight basis. The amount of loans pledged varies and the collateral may be unpledged at any time to the extent the collateral exceeds advances. The lines are maintained consistent with the Bank’s liquidity policy which maximizes potential liquidity. At June 30, 2022, $1.92 billion of loans were pledged to the Federal Reserve and $1.46 billion of loans were pledged to the Federal Home Loan Bank. At June 30, 2022, there was $385.0 million outstanding against the Federal Reserve line collateral and $0 outstanding against the Federal Home Loan Bank line.

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Prior to 2020, the Company sponsored the structuring of commercial mortgage loan securitizations, and in 2020, the Company decided not to pursue additional securitizations. The loans previously sold to the commercial mortgage-backed securitizations were transitional commercial mortgage loans made to improve and rehabilitate existing properties which already have cash flow. Servicing rights were not retained. Each of the securitizations is considered a variable interest entity of which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. Further, true sale accounting has been applicable to each of the securitizations, as supported by a review performed by an independent third-party consultant. In each of the securitizations, the Company obtained a tranche of certificates which are accounted for as available-for-sale debt securities. The securities were recorded at fair value at acquisition, which value was confirmed by an independent third-party based on the discounted cash flow method using unobservable (level 3) inputs. Of the six securities resulting from our securitizations all have been repaid except that from CRE-2. As of June 30, 2022, the principal balance of the security owned by the Company issued by CRE-2 was $12.6 million. Repayment is expected from the workout or disposition of commercial real estate collateral, after repayment of more senior tranches. The remaining collateral consists of four loans, three backed by retail properties and one backed by an office complex. In addition to the repayment of the single performing retail loan for $8.0 million, the servicer is utilizing 2021 appraised values totaling $32.6 million for the foreclosed property on the remaining two retail properties. The office building loan matured on June 1, 2022, and subject to verification from a recently ordered appraisal, a broker’s indication of value for that collateral was $20.9 million. The $53.5 million total estimated collateral value of these three defaulted loans, compares to $60.7 million to be repaid on those loans. We expect that the $7.2 million deficiency will be absorbed by the two tranches subordinate to the Company’s security, which total $31.4 million. After those tranches absorb the deficiency, 41.1% protection will remain in those subordinate tranches. However, any future reappraisals could result in further decreases in collateral valuation. While available information indicates that the value of existing collateral will be adequate to repay the Company’s security, there can be no assurance that such valuations will be realized upon property liquidations, and that deficiencies will not exceed the 41.1% remaining credit support.

The Company analyzes credit risk prior to making loans on an individual loan basis. The Company considers relevant aspects of the borrowers’ financial position and cash flow, past borrower performance, management’s knowledge of market conditions, collateral and the ratio of loan amounts to estimated collateral value in making its credit determinations.

Major classifications of loans, excluding commercial loans at fair value, are as follows (in thousands):

 

June 30,

December 31,

2022

2021

SBL non-real estate

$

112,854 

$

147,722 

SBL commercial mortgage

425,219 

361,171 

SBL construction

27,042 

27,199 

Small business loans

565,115 

536,092 

Direct lease financing

583,086 

531,012 

SBLOC / IBLOC *

2,274,256 

1,929,581 

Advisor financing **

155,235 

115,770 

Real estate bridge loans

1,106,875 

621,702 

Other loans ***

63,514 

5,014 

4,748,081 

3,739,171 

Unamortized loan fees and costs

6,616 

8,053 

Total loans, including unamortized loan fees and costs

$

4,754,697 

$

3,747,224 

June 30,

December 31,

2022

2021

SBL loans, including costs net of deferred fees of $6,444 and $5,345

for June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively

$

571,559 

$

541,437 

SBL loans included in commercial loans, at fair value

168,579 

199,585 

Total small business loans ****

$

740,138 

$

741,022 

* Securities Backed Lines of Credit, or SBLOC, are collateralized by marketable securities, while Insurance Backed Lines of Credit, or IBLOC, are collateralized by the cash surrender value of insurance policies. At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, IBLOC loans amounted to $1.02 billion and $788.3 million.

** In 2020 the Company began originating loans to investment advisors for purposes of debt refinance, acquisition of another firm or internal succession. Maximum loan amounts are subject to loan-to-value ratios of 70%, based on third-party business appraisals, but may be increased depending upon the debt service coverage ratio. Personal guarantees and blanket business liens are obtained as appropriate.

*** Includes demand deposit overdrafts reclassified as loan balances totaling $170,000 and $322,000 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Estimated overdraft charge-offs and recoveries are reflected in the allowance for credit losses and have been immaterial.

**** The small business loans held at fair value are comprised of the government guaranteed portion of SBA 7a loans at the dates indicated. A reduction in SBL non-real estate from $122.4 million to $112.9 million in the second quarter of 2022 resulted primarily from U.S. government repayments of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans authorized by The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. PPP loans totaled $10.3 million at June 30, 2022 and $23.7 million at March 31, 2022, respectively.

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The following table provides information about loans individually evaluated for credit loss at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

Recorded
investment

Unpaid
principal
balance

Related
allowance

Average
recorded
investment

Interest
income
recognized

Without an allowance recorded

SBL non-real estate

$

244 

$

3,700 

$

$

394 

$

4 

SBL commercial mortgage

75 

Direct lease financing

87 

Consumer - home equity

307 

307 

313 

4 

With an allowance recorded

SBL non-real estate

926 

926 

(593)

1,407 

5 

SBL commercial mortgage

1,423 

1,423 

(365)

867 

SBL construction

710 

710 

(34)

710 

Other loans

4,159 

4,159 

(31)

4,159 

52 

Total

SBL non-real estate

1,170 

4,626 

(593)

1,801 

9 

SBL commercial mortgage

1,423 

1,423 

(365)

942 

SBL construction

710 

710 

(34)

710 

Direct lease financing

87 

Other loans

4,159 

4,159 

(31)

4,159 

52 

Consumer - home equity

307 

307 

313 

4 

$

7,769 

$

11,225 

$

(1,023)

$

8,012 

$

65 

December 31, 2021

Recorded
investment

Unpaid
principal
balance

Related
allowance

Average
recorded
investment

Interest
income
recognized

Without an allowance recorded

SBL non-real estate

$

409 

$

3,414 

$

$

412 

$

5 

SBL commercial mortgage

223 

246 

1,717 

Direct lease financing

254 

254 

430 

Consumer - home equity

320 

320 

458 

8 

With an allowance recorded

SBL non-real estate

1,478 

1,478 

(829)

2,267 

13 

SBL commercial mortgage

589 

589 

(115)

2,634 

SBL construction

710 

710 

(34)

711 

Direct lease financing

132 

Consumer - other

5 

Total

SBL non-real estate

1,887 

4,892 

(829)

2,679 

18 

SBL commercial mortgage

812 

835 

(115)

4,351 

SBL construction

710 

710 

(34)

711 

Direct lease financing

254 

254 

562 

Consumer - other

5 

Consumer - home equity

320 

320 

458 

8 

$

3,983 

$

7,011 

$

(978)

$

8,766 

$

26 

The loan review department recommends non-accrual status for loans to the surveillance committee, where interest income appears to be uncollectible or a protracted delay in collection becomes evident. The surveillance committee further vets and approves the non-accrual status.

The following table summarizes non-accrual loans with and without an allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) as of the periods indicated

(in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

Non-accrual loans with a related ACL

Non-accrual loans without a related ACL

Total non-accrual loans

Total non-accrual loans

SBL non-real estate

$

792 

$

103 

$

895 

$

1,313 

SBL commercial mortgage

1,423 

1,423 

812 

SBL construction

710 

710 

710 

Direct leasing

254 

Consumer - home equity

63 

63 

72 

Other loans

607 

607 

$

3,532 

$

166 

$

3,698 

$

3,161 

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The Company had $18.9 million of other real estate owned at June 30, 2022 and $18.9 million of other real estate owned at December 31, 2021. The following table summarizes the Company’s non-accrual loans, loans past due 90 days or more, and other real estate owned at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively:

 

June 30,

December 31,

2022

2021

(in thousands)

Non-accrual loans

SBL non-real estate

$

895 

$

1,313 

SBL commercial mortgage

1,423 

812 

SBL construction

710 

710 

Direct leasing

254 

Other loans

607 

Consumer - home equity

63 

72 

Total non-accrual loans

3,698 

3,161 

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing

4,848 

461 

Total non-performing loans

8,546 

3,622 

Other real estate owned

18,873 

18,873 

Total non-performing assets

$

27,419 

$

22,495 

Interest which would have been earned on loans classified as non-accrual for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, was $68,000 and $172,000, respectively. No income on non-accrual loans was recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2022. In the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 a total of $198,000 and $36,000, respectively, was reversed from interest income, which represented interest accrued on loans placed into non-accrual status during the period.

The Company’s loans that were modified as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and considered troubled debt restructurings are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

Number

Pre-modification recorded investment

Post-modification recorded investment

Number

Pre-modification recorded investment

Post-modification recorded investment

SBL non-real estate

9 

$

665 

$

665 

9 

$

1,231 

$

1,231 

SBL commercial mortgage

1 

835 

835 

Other loans

1 

3,552 

3,552 

Consumer - home equity

1 

244 

244 

1 

248 

248 

Total(1)

12 

$

5,296 

$

5,296 

10 

$

1,479 

$

1,479 

(1)Troubled debt restructurings include non-accrual loans of $1.2 million and $656,000 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

The balances below provide information as to how the loans were modified as troubled debt restructuring loans as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

Adjusted interest rate

Extended maturity

Combined rate and maturity

Adjusted interest rate

Extended maturity

Combined rate and maturity

SBL non-real estate

$

$

$

665 

$

$

$

1,231 

SBL commercial mortgage

835 

Other loans

3,552 

Consumer - home equity

244 

248 

Total(1)

$

$

$

5,296 

$

$

$

1,479 

(1)Troubled debt restructurings include non-accrual loans of $1.2 million and $656,000 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

The Company had no commitments to extend additional credit to loans classified as troubled debt restructurings as of June 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.

When loans are classified as troubled debt restructurings, the Company estimates the value of underlying collateral and repayment sources. A specific reserve in the allowance for credit losses is established if the collateral valuation, less estimated disposition costs, is lower than the recorded loan value. The amount of the specific reserve serves to increase the provision for credit losses in the quarter the loan is classified as a troubled debt restructuring. As of June 30, 2022, there were 12 troubled debt restructured loans with a balance of $5.3 million which had specific reserves of $609,000. As of December 31, 2021, there were 10 troubled debt restructured loans with a balance of $1.5 million which had specific reserves of $476,000. Substantially all of these reserves related to the non-guaranteed portion of SBA loans for start-up businesses.

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The following table summarizes loans that were restructured within the 12 months ended June 30, 2022 that have subsequently defaulted (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

Number

Pre-modification recorded investment

SBL non-real estate

1 

$

334 

Total

1 

$

334 

Management estimates the allowance for credit losses using relevant available internal and external historical loan performance information, current economic conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the initial basis for the estimation of expected credit losses over the estimated remaining life of the loans. The methodology used in the estimation of the allowance, which is performed at least quarterly, is designed to be responsive to changes in portfolio credit quality and the impact of current and future economic conditions on loan performance. The review of the appropriateness of the allowance is performed by the Chief Credit Officer and presented to the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors for their review. With the exception of SBLOC and IBLOC, which utilize probability of loss/loss given default, and the other loan category, which uses discounted cash flow to determine a reserve, the allowances for other categories are determined by establishing reserves on loan pools with similar risk characteristics based on a lifetime loss-rate model, or vintage analysis, as described in the following paragraph. Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. If foreclosure is believed to be probable or repayment is expected from the sale of the collateral, a reserve for deficiency is established within the allowance. Those reserves are estimated based on the difference between loan principal and the estimated fair value of the collateral, adjusted for estimated disposition costs.

Except for SBLOC, IBLOC and other loans as noted above, for purposes of determining the pool-basis reserve, the loans not assigned an individual reserve are segregated by product type, to recognize differing risk characteristics within portfolio segments, and an average historical loss rate is calculated for each product type. Loss rates are computed by classifying net charge-offs by year of loan origin, and dividing into total originations for that specific year. This methodology is referred to as vintage analysis. The average loss rate is then projected over the estimated remaining loan lives unique to each loan pool, to determine estimated lifetime losses. For SBLOC and IBLOC, since losses have not been incurred, probability of loss/loss given default considerations are utilized. For the other loan category discounted cash flow is utilized to determine a reserve. For all loan pools the Company considers the need for an additional allowance based upon qualitative factors such as the Company’s current loan performance statistics as determined by pool. These qualitative factors are intended to account for forward looking expectations over a twelve to eighteen month period not reflected in historical loss rates and otherwise unaccounted for in the quantitative process. Accordingly, such factors may increase or decrease the allowance compared to historical loss rates as the Company’s forward looking expectations change. Aside from the qualitative adjustments to account for forward looking expectations of loss over a twelve to eighteen month projection period, the balance of the allowance reverts directly to the Company’s quantitative analysis derived from its historical loss rates. 

A similar process is employed to calculate an allowance assigned to off-balance sheet commitments, which are comprised of unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit. That allowance for unfunded commitments is recorded in other liabilities. Even though portions of the allowance may be allocated to loans that have been individually measured for credit deterioration, the entire allowance is available for any credit that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off.

The Company ranks its qualitative factors in five levels: minimal, low, moderate, moderate-high and high risk. The individual qualitative factors for each portfolio segment have their own scale based on an analysis of that segment. A high risk ranking has the greatest impact on the allowance calculation with each level below having a lesser impact on a sliding scale. The qualitative factors used for each portfolio are described below in the description of each portfolio segment. When the Company adopted CECL as of January 1, 2020, the management assumption was that some degree of economic slowdown should be considered over the next eighteen months. That belief reflected the length of the current economic expansion and the relatively high level of unsustainable U.S. government deficit spending. Accordingly, certain of the Company’s qualitative factors were set at moderate as of January 1, 2020. Based on the uncertainty as to how the COVID-19 pandemic would impact the Company’s loan pools, the Company increased other qualitative factors to moderate and moderate high in 2020. In the second quarter of 2021, the Company reassessed these factors and reversed increases to moderate-high for certain pools, based upon increased vaccination rates and significant reopening of the economy. As a result of continuing economic uncertainty in 2022, including heightened inflation and increased risks of recession, the qualitative factors were maintained at their original levels, which had been set in anticipation of a downturn. The potential impact of heightened inflation was also considered by line of business heads, credit leadership and other staff. Two areas were identified which might be specifically impacted. First, Federal Reserve rate increases will directly increase a real estate bridge loan sponsors’ floating rate borrowing costs, and may also impair repayment ability in the future. However, rising rents in the multifamily sector provide a significant risk mitigant to that portfolio which consists primarily of apartment buildings. Second, inflation in fuel prices poses a risk to the Company’s vehicle fleet leases, specifically for less fuel efficient vehicles for which demand and values may decrease. However, vehicle shortages have resulted in higher vehicle prices, a condition estimated to persist in a twelve to eighteen month time frame.

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The economic qualitative factor is based on the estimated impact of economic conditions on the loan pools, as distinguished from the economic factors themselves, for the following reasons. The Company has not experienced charge-offs for either real estate bridge lending or similarly underwritten loans in its predecessor commercial loans, at fair value portfolio, despite stressed economic conditions. Additionally, there have been no losses for multi-family (apartment buildings) in the Company’s securitizations. Accordingly, the estimated credit losses for this pool were derived purely from industry loss information for multi-family housing. The estimated reserve on the multi-family portfolio is currently derived from that industry qualitative factor. Similarly, the Company’s charge-offs have been virtually non-existent for SBLOC and IBLOC notwithstanding stressed economic periods. Investment advisor loans were first offered in 2020 with limited performance history. For investment advisor loans, the nature of the underlying ultimate repayment source was considered, namely the fee-based advisory income streams resulting from investment portfolios under management and the impact changes in economic conditions would have on those payment streams. Additionally, the Company’s charge-off histories for small business loans, primarily SBA, and leases have not correlated with economic conditions, including trends in unemployment. While specific economic factors did not correlate with actual historical losses, multiple economic factors are considered. For the non-guaranteed portion of SBA loans, leases, real estate bridge lending and investment advisor financing the Company’s loss forecasting analysis included a review of industry statistics. However, the Company’s own charge-off history and average life estimates, for categories in which the Company has experienced charge-offs, was the primary quantitatively derived element in the forecasts. The qualitative component results from management’s qualitative assessments. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company adjusted its collateral qualitative factor for small business loans downward to account for a greater percentage of government guaranteed balances in applicable pools as compared to prior periods. Additionally, in the second quarter of 2022, allowances on credit deteriorated loans were reduced. The largest reduction was $1.0 million which resulted when single family units from a construction loan were sold for higher than expected prices. That loan had been included in discontinued loans prior to first quarter 2022, when discontinued assets were reclassified to continuing operations. The Company no longer engages in new construction residential lending.

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Below are the portfolio segments used to pool loans with similar risk characteristics and align with the Company’s methodology for measuring expected credit losses. These pools have similar risk and collateral characteristics, and certain of these pools are broken down further in determining and applying the vintage loss estimates previously discussed. For instance, within the direct lease financing pool, government and public institution leases are considered separately. Additionally, the Company evaluates its loans under an internal loan risk rating system as a means of identifying problem loans. The special mention classification indicates weaknesses that may, if not cured, threaten the borrower’s future repayment ability. A substandard classification reflects an existing weakness indicating the possible inadequacy of net worth and other repayment sources. These classifications are used both by regulators and peers, as they have been correlated with an increased probability of credit losses. A summary of the Company’s primary portfolio pools and loans accordingly classified, by year of origination, at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows (in thousands):

 

As of June 30, 2022

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Prior

Revolving loans at amortized cost

Total

SBL non real estate

Non-rated*

$

2,393 

$

11,696 

$

340 

$

$

$

$

$

14,429 

Pass

11,600 

30,975 

14,783 

7,802 

8,092 

10,543 

83,795 

Special mention

624 

474 

1,098 

Substandard

336 

190 

1 

645 

1,172 

Total SBL non-real estate

13,993 

42,671 

15,459 

7,992 

8,717 

11,662 

100,494 

SBL commercial mortgage

Non-rated

17,496 

17,496 

Pass

47,626 

97,919 

56,012 

70,795 

47,000 

78,617 

397,969 

Special mention

141 

1,853 

659 

2,653 

Substandard

834 

589 

1,423 

Total SBL commercial mortgage

65,122 

97,919 

56,153 

72,648 

47,834 

79,865 

419,541 

SBL construction

Non-rated

198 

198 

Pass

11,247 

12,461 

2,426 

26,134 

Substandard

710 

710 

Total SBL construction

198 

11,247 

12,461 

2,426 

710 

27,042 

Direct lease financing

Non-rated

49,240 

38,489 

10,581 

1,482 

706 

237 

100,735 

Pass

142,813 

159,899 

111,638 

42,770 

17,085 

5,247 

479,452 

Special mention

29 

10 

8 

47 

Substandard

1,005 

671 

1,131 

45 

2,852 

Total direct lease financing

193,087 

199,059 

123,350 

44,297 

17,801 

5,492 

583,086 

SBLOC

Non-rated

3,913 

3,913 

Pass

1,253,147 

1,253,147 

Total SBLOC

1,257,060 

1,257,060 

IBLOC

Non-rated

503,028 

503,028 

Pass

514,168 

514,168 

Total IBLOC

1,017,196 

1,017,196 

Advisor financing

Non-rated

2,713 

950 

3,663 

Pass

42,632 

67,989 

40,951 

151,572 

Total advisor financing

45,345 

68,939 

40,951 

155,235 

Real estate bridge loans

Pass

473,319 

633,556 

1,106,875 

Total real estate bridge loans

473,319 

633,556 

1,106,875 

Other loans

Non-rated

3,244 

49 

92 

22,130 

549 

26,064 

Pass

228 

369 

112 

2,843 

3,832 

42,656 

1,225 

51,265 

Special mention

3,552 

3,552 

Substandard

607 

64 

671 

Total other loans**

3,472 

418 

204 

2,843 

3,832 

68,945 

1,838 

81,552 

$

794,536 

$

1,053,809 

$

248,578 

$

130,206 

$

78,184 

$

166,674 

$

2,276,094 

$

4,748,081 

Unamortized loan fees and costs

6,616 

Total

$

4,754,697 

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*Included in the SBL non real estate non-rated total of $14.4 million, were $10.3 million of PPP loans.

**Included in Other loans are $18.0 million of SBA loans purchased for Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) purposes as of June 30, 2022. These loans are classified as SBL in the Company’s loan table which classify loans by type, as opposed to risk characteristics.

As of December 31, 2021

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Prior

Revolving loans at amortized cost

Total

SBL non real estate

Non-rated*

$

39,318 

$

7,257 

$

$

$

$

$

$

46,575 

Pass

34,172 

15,934 

8,794 

8,988 

5,088 

9,809 

82,785 

Special mention

99 

666 

859 

1,624 

Substandard

18 

848 

895 

1,761 

Total SBL non-real estate

73,490 

23,191 

8,893 

9,672 

5,936 

11,563 

132,745 

SBL commercial mortgage

Non-rated

10,963 

10,963 

Pass

79,166 

57,554 

75,290 

43,820 

37,607 

46,016 

339,453 

Special mention

141 

1,853 

247 

2,241 

Substandard

812 

812 

Total SBL commercial mortgage

90,129 

57,695 

77,143 

43,820 

37,607 

47,075 

353,469 

SBL construction

Pass

6,869 

12,629 

1,880 

5,111 

26,489 

Substandard

710 

710 

Total SBL construction

6,869 

12,629 

1,880 

5,111 

710 

27,199 

.

Direct lease financing

Non-rated

56,152 

13,271 

1,933 

1,115 

355 

104 

72,930 

Pass

214,780 

145,256 

58,337 

26,662 

8,574 

2,105 

455,714 

Special mention

22 

38 

60 

Substandard

526 

1,679 

38 

22 

31 

12 

2,308 

Total direct lease financing

271,458 

160,206 

60,308 

27,821 

8,998 

2,221 

531,012 

SBLOC

Non-rated

3,176 

3,176 

Pass

1,138,140 

1,138,140 

Total SBLOC

1,141,316 

1,141,316 

IBLOC

Non-rated

346,604 

346,604 

Pass

441,661 

441,661 

Total IBLOC

788,265 

788,265 

Advisor financing

Non-rated

38,330 

258 

38,588 

Pass

33,776 

43,406 

77,182 

Total advisor financing

72,106 

43,664 

115,770 

Real estate bridge loans

Pass

621,702 

621,702 

Total real estate bridge loans

621,702 

621,702 

Other loans

Non-rated

396 

152 

216 

656 

1,420 

Pass

373 

113 

3,081 

4,553 

5,212 

11,604 

1,264 

26,200 

Substandard

73 

73 

Total other loans**

769 

265 

3,081 

4,553 

5,212 

11,820 

1,993 

27,693 

Total

$

1,136,523 

$

297,650 

$

151,305 

$

90,977 

$

57,753 

$

73,389 

$

1,931,574 

$

3,739,171 

Unamortized loan fees and costs

8,053 

Total

$

3,747,224 

*Included in the SBL non real estate non-rated total of $46.6 million, were $44.8 million of PPP loans which are government guaranteed.

**Included in Other loans are $22.7 million of SBA loans purchased for CRA purposes as of December 31, 2021. These loans are classified as SBL in the Company’s loan table which classify loans by type, as opposed to risk characteristics.

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SBL. Substantially all small business loans consist of SBA loans. The Bank participates in loan programs established by the SBA, including the 7(a) Loan Guarantee Program, the 504 Fixed Asset Financing Program, and a temporary program, the PPP. The 7(a) Loan Guarantee Program is designed to help small business borrowers start or expand their businesses by providing partial guarantees of loans made by banks and non-bank lending institutions for specific business purposes, including long or short term working capital; funds for the purchase of equipment, machinery, supplies and materials; funds for the purchase, construction or renovation of real estate; and funds to acquire, operate or expand an existing business or refinance existing debt, all under conditions established by the SBA. The 504 Fixed Asset Financing Program includes the financing of real estate and commercial mortgages. In 2020 and 2021, the Company also participated in PPP, which provides short-term loans to small businesses. PPP loans are fully guaranteed by the U.S. government. This program was a specific response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and these loans are expected to be reimbursed by the U.S. government within one year of their origination. The Company segments the SBL portfolio into four pools: non real estate, commercial mortgage and construction to capture the risk characteristics of each pool, and the PPP loans discussed above. In the table above, the PPP loans are included in non-rated SBL non real estate. The qualitative factors for SBL loans focus on pool loan performance, underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans and changes in economic conditions. Additionally, the construction segment adds a qualitative factor for general construction risk, such as construction delays resulting from labor shortages or availability/pricing of construction materials. PPP loans, which are fully guaranteed, are not included in the risk pools because they have inherently different risk characteristics, because of the U.S. government guarantee.

Direct lease financing. The Company provides lease financing for commercial and government vehicle fleets and, to a lesser extent, provides lease financing for other equipment. Leases are either open-end or closed-end. An open-end lease is one in which, at the end of the lease term, the lessee must pay the difference between the amount at which the Company sells the leased asset and the stated termination value. Termination value is a contractual value agreed to by the parties at the inception of a lease as to the value of the leased asset at the end of the lease term. A closed-end lease is one for which no such payment is due on lease termination. In a closed-end lease, the risk that the amount received on a sale of the leased asset will be less than the residual value is assumed by the Bank, as lessor. The qualitative factors for direct lease financing focus on underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans, portfolio loan performance, loan concentrations and changes in economic conditions.

SBLOC. SBLOC loans are made to individuals, trusts and entities and are secured by a pledge of marketable securities maintained in one or more accounts for which the Company obtains a securities account control agreement. The securities pledged may be either debt or equity securities or a combination thereof, but all such securities must be listed for trading on a national securities exchange or automated inter-dealer quotation system. SBLOCs are typically payable on demand. Maximum SBLOC line amounts are calculated by applying a standard ‘advance rate’ calculation against the eligible security type depending on asset class: typically, up to 50% for equity securities and mutual fund securities and 80% for investment grade (Standard & Poor’s rating of BBB- or higher, or Moody’s rating of Baa3 or higher) municipal or corporate debt securities. Substantially all SBLOCs have full recourse to the borrower. The underlying securities collateral for SBLOC loans is monitored on a daily basis to confirm the composition of the client portfolio and its daily market value. The primary qualitative factor in the SBLOC analysis is the ratio of loans outstanding to market value. This factor has been maintained at low levels, which has remained appropriate as losses have not materialized despite the historic declines in the equity markets during 2020, during which there were no losses. Significant losses have not been incurred since inception of this line of business. Additionally, the advance rates noted above were established to provide the Company with protection from declines in market conditions from the origination date of the lines of credit.

IBLOC. IBLOC loans are collateralized by the cash surrender value of eligible insurance policies. Should a loan default, the primary risks for IBLOCs are if the insurance company issuing the policy were to become insolvent, or if that company would fail to recognize the Bank’s assignment of policy proceeds. To mitigate these risks, insurance company ratings are periodically evaluated for compliance with Bank standards. Additionally, the Bank utilizes assignments of cash surrender value, which legal counsel has concluded are enforceable. The qualitative factors for IBLOC primarily focus on the concentration risk with insurance companies.

Investment advisor financing. In 2020, the Bank began originating loans to investment advisors for purposes of debt refinance, acquisition of another firm or internal succession. Maximum loan amounts are subject to loan-to-value ratios of 70%, based on third party business appraisals, but may be increased depending upon the debt service coverage ratio. Personal guarantees and blanket business liens are obtained as appropriate. As credit losses have not been experienced, the allowance is determined by qualitative factors. The qualitative factors for investment advisor financing focus on historical industry losses, changes in lending policies and procedures, portfolio performance and economic conditions.

Real estate bridge loans. Real estate bridge loans are transitional commercial mortgage loans which are made to improve and rehabilitate existing properties which already have cash flow, and which are securitized by those properties. The portfolio is comprised primarily of apartment buildings. Prior to 2020, such loans were originated for securitization and loans which had been originated but not securitized continue to be accounted for at fair value in “Commercial loans, at fair value”, on the balance sheet. In 2021, originations resumed and are being held for investment in “Loans, net of deferred fees and costs”, on the balance sheet. As credit losses have not been experienced,

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the allowance is determined by qualitative factors. Qualitative factors focus on historical industry losses, changes in economic conditions, underlying collateral and portfolio performance.

Other loans. Other loans include commercial and consumer loans including home equity lines of credit of the type the Company generally no longer offers. Qualitative factors focus on changes in the underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans, portfolio loan performance, loan concentrations and changes in economic conditions.

Expected credit losses are estimated over the estimated remaining lives of loans. The estimate excludes possible extensions, renewals and modifications unless either of the following applies: management has a reasonable expectation that a loan will be restructured, or the extension or renewal options are included in the borrower contract and are not unconditionally cancellable by us.

The Company does not measure an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest receivable balances, because these balances are written off in a timely manner as a reduction to interest income when loans are placed on non-accrual status.

Allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures. The Company estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which the Company is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is adjusted through the provision for credit losses. The estimate considers the likelihood that funding will occur over the estimated life of the commitment. The amount of the allowance in the liability account as of June 30, 2022 and as of December 31, 2021 was $2.7 million.

A detail of the changes in the allowance for credit losses by loan category and summary of loans evaluated individually and collectively for credit deterioration is as follows (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

SBL non-real estate

SBL commercial mortgage

SBL construction

Direct lease financing

SBLOC / IBLOC

Advisor financing

Real estate bridge loans

Other loans

Unallocated**

Total

Beginning 1/1/2022

$

5,415 

$

2,952 

$

432 

$

5,817 

$

964 

$

868 

$

1,181 

$

177 

$

$

17,806 

Charge-offs

(844)

(199)

(1,043)

Recoveries

33 

93 

126 

Provision (reversal of)*

380 

(632)

(3)

513 

174 

296 

889 

581 

2,198 

Ending balance

$

4,984 

$

2,320 

$

429 

$

6,224 

$

1,138 

$

1,164 

$

2,070 

$

758 

$

$

19,087 

Ending balance: Individually evaluated for expected credit loss

$

593 

$

365 

$

34 

$

$

$

$

$

31 

$

$

1,023 

Ending balance: Collectively evaluated for expected credit loss

$

4,391 

$

1,955 

$

395 

$

6,224 

$

1,138 

$

1,164 

$

2,070 

$

727 

$

$

18,064 

Loans:

Ending balance**

$

112,854 

$

425,219 

$

27,042 

$

583,086 

$

2,274,256 

$

155,235 

$

1,106,875 

$

63,514 

$

6,616 

$

4,754,697 

Ending balance: Individually evaluated for expected credit loss

$

1,170 

$

1,423 

$

710 

$

$

$

$

$

4,466 

$

$

7,769 

Ending balance: Collectively evaluated for expected credit loss

$

111,684 

$

423,796 

$

26,332 

$

583,086 

$

2,274,256 

$

155,235 

$

1,106,875 

$

59,048 

$

6,616 

$

4,746,928 

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December 31, 2021

SBL non-real estate

SBL commercial mortgage

SBL construction

Direct lease financing

SBLOC / IBLOC

Advisor financing

Real estate bridge loans

Other loans

Unallocated**

Total

Beginning balance 1/1/2021

$

5,060 

$

3,315 

$

328 

$

6,043 

$

775 

$

362 

$

$

199 

$

$

16,082 

Charge-offs

(1,138)

(417)

(412)

(15)

(24)

(2,006)

Recoveries

51 

9 

58 

1,099 

1,217 

Provision (reversal of)*

1,442 

45 

104 

128 

204 

506 

1,181 

(1,097)

2,513 

Ending balance

$

5,415 

$

2,952 

$

432 

$

5,817 

$

964 

$

868 

$

1,181 

$

177 

$

$

17,806 

Ending balance: Individually evaluated for expected credit loss

$

829 

$

115 

$

34 

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

978 

Ending balance: Collectively evaluated for expected credit loss

$

4,586 

$

2,837 

$

398 

$

5,817 

$

964 

$

868 

$

1,181 

$

177 

$

$

16,828 

Loans:

Ending balance**

$

147,722 

$

361,171 

$

27,199 

$

531,012 

$

1,929,581 

$

115,770 

$

621,702 

$

5,014 

$

8,053 

$

3,747,224 

Ending balance: Individually evaluated for expected credit loss

$

1,887 

$

812 

$

710 

$

254 

$

$

$

$

320 

$

$

3,983 

Ending balance: Collectively evaluated for expected credit loss

$

145,835 

$

360,359 

$

26,489 

$

530,758 

$

1,929,581 

$

115,770 

$

621,702 

$

4,694 

$

8,053 

$

3,743,241 

June 30, 2021

SBL non-real estate

SBL commercial mortgage

SBL construction

Direct lease financing

SBLOC / IBLOC

Advisor financing

Other loans

Unallocated**

Total

Beginning 1/1/2021

$

5,060 

$

3,315 

$

328 

$

6,043 

$

775 

$

362 

$

199 

$

16,082 

Charge-offs

(321)

(23)

(193)

(15)

(552)

Recoveries

15 

7 

22 

Provision (reversal of)*

263 

(663)

(27)

(139)

104 

179 

23 

(260)

Ending balance

$

5,017 

$

2,629 

$

301 

$

5,718 

$

864 

$

541 

$

222 

$

15,292 

Ending balance: Individually evaluated for expected credit loss

$

1,559 

$

510 

$

34 

$

$

$

$

10 

$

$

2,113 

Ending balance: Collectively evaluated for expected credit loss

$

3,458 

$

2,119 

$

267 

$

5,718 

$

864 

$

541 

$

212 

$

$

13,179 

Loans:

Ending balance**

$

228,958 

$

343,487 

$

18,494 

$

506,424 

$

1,729,628 

$

72,190 

$

5,840 

$

10,323 

$

2,915,344 

Ending balance: Individually evaluated for expected credit loss

$

2,729 

$

3,167 

$

711 

$

635 

$

$

$

550 

$

$

7,792 

Ending balance: Collectively evaluated for expected credit loss

$

226,229 

$

340,320 

$

17,783 

$

505,789 

$

1,729,628 

$

72,190 

$

5,290 

$

10,323 

$

2,907,552 

*The amount shown as the provision for (reversal of) credit losses for the period reflects the provision on (reversal of) credit losses for loans, while the consolidated statements of operations provision for (reversal of) credit losses include provisions for unfunded commitments of $1.3 million, $131,000 and $597,000, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021, and for full year 2021.

** The ending balance for loans in the unallocated column represents deferred costs and fees.

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A summary of the Company’s net charge-offs accordingly classified, by year of origination, at June 30, 2022 are as follows (in thousands):

As of June 30, 2022

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Prior

Total

SBL non-real estate

Current period charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

(844)

$

(844)

Current period recoveries

33 

33 

Current period SBL non-real estate net charge-offs

(811)

(811)

SBL commercial mortgage

Current period charge-offs

Current period recoveries

Current period SBL commercial mortgage net charge-offs

SBL construction

Current period charge-offs

Current period recoveries

Current period SBL construction net charge-offs

Direct lease financing

Current period charge-offs

(50)

(123)

(26)

(199)

Current period recoveries

87 

6 

93 

Current period direct lease financing net charge-offs

(50)

(36)

(20)

(106)

SBLOC

Current period charge-offs

Current period recoveries

Current period SBLOC net charge-offs

IBLOC

Current period charge-offs

Current period recoveries

Current period IBLOC net charge-offs

Advisor financing

Current period charge-offs

Current period recoveries

Current period advisor financing net charge-offs

Real estate bridge loans

Current period charge-offs

Current period recoveries

Current period real estate bridge loans net charge-offs

Other loans

Current period charge-offs

Current period recoveries

Current period other loans net recoveries

Total

Current period charge-offs

(50)

(123)

(26)

(844)

(1,043)

Current period recoveries

87 

6 

33 

126 

Current period net charge-offs

$

$

(50)

$

(36)

$

(20)

$

$

(811)

$

(917)

The Company did not have loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality at either June 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company purchased $22.2 million of lease receivables and $7.3 million of SBL none of which were credit deteriorated.

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A detail of the Company’s delinquent loans by loan category is as follows (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

90+ Days

Total

Total

past due

past due

still accruing

Non-accrual

past due

Current

loans

SBL non-real estate

$

1,327 

$

1,144 

$

608 

$

895 

$

3,974 

$

108,880 

$

112,854 

SBL commercial mortgage

2,134 

7 

1,423 

3,564 

421,655 

425,219 

SBL construction

710 

710 

26,332 

27,042 

Direct lease financing

932 

639 

589 

2,160 

580,926 

583,086 

SBLOC / IBLOC

2,021 

1,407 

94 

3,522 

2,270,734 

2,274,256 

Advisor financing

155,235 

155,235 

Real estate bridge loans

1,106,875 

1,106,875 

Other loans

1,288 

94 

3,557 

670 

5,609 

57,905 

63,514 

Unamortized loan fees and costs

6,616 

6,616 

$

7,702 

$

3,291 

$

4,848 

$

3,698 

$

19,539 

$

4,735,158 

$

4,754,697 

December 31, 2021

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

90+ Days

Total

Total

past due

past due

still accruing

Non-accrual

past due

Current

loans

SBL non-real estate

$

1,375 

$

3,138 

$

441 

$

1,313 

$

6,267 

$

141,455 

$

147,722 

SBL commercial mortgage

220 

812 

1,032 

360,139 

361,171 

SBL construction

710 

710 

26,489 

27,199 

Direct lease financing

1,833 

692 

20 

254 

2,799 

528,213 

531,012 

SBLOC / IBLOC

5,985 

289 

6,274 

1,923,307 

1,929,581 

Advisor financing

115,770 

115,770 

Real estate bridge loans

621,702 

621,702 

Other loans

72 

72 

4,942 

5,014 

Unamortized loan fees and costs

8,053 

8,053 

$

9,193 

$

4,339 

$

461 

$

3,161 

$

17,154 

$

3,730,070 

$

3,747,224 

The scheduled maturities of the direct financing leases reconciled to the total lease receivables in the consolidated balance sheet, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Remaining 2022

$

90,377 

2023

142,853 

2024

119,769 

2025

65,408 

2026

33,777 

2027 and thereafter

10,000 

Total undiscounted cash flows

462,184 

Residual value *

178,897 

Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows

(57,995)

Present value of lease payments recorded as lease receivables

$

583,086 

*Of the $178,897,000, $30,239,000 is not guaranteed by the lessee or other guarantors.

   

Note 7. Transactions with Affiliates

The Bank did not maintain any deposits for various affiliated companies as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

The Bank has entered into lending transactions in the ordinary course of business with directors, executive officers, principal stockholders and affiliates of such persons. All loans were made on substantially the same terms, including interest rate and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable loans with persons not related to the lender. At June 30, 2022, these loans were current as to principal and interest payments and did not involve more than normal risk of collectability. Loans to these related parties amounted to $4.5 million at June 30, 2022 and $5.2 million at December 31, 2021.

Mr. Hersh Kozlov, a director of the Company, is a partner at Duane Morris LLP, an international law firm. The Company paid Duane Morris LLP $794,000 and $1.3 million for legal services for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

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Note 8. Fair Value Measurements

ASC 825, “Financial Instruments”, requires disclosure of the estimated fair value of an entity’s assets and liabilities considered to be financial instruments. For the Company, as for most financial institutions, the majority of its assets and liabilities are considered to be financial instruments. However, many such instruments lack an available trading market as characterized by a willing buyer and willing seller engaging in an exchange transaction. Accordingly, estimated fair values are determined by the Company using the best available data and an estimation methodology it believes to be suitable for each category of financial instruments. Also, it is the Company’s general practice and intent to hold its financial instruments to maturity whether or not categorized as “available-for-sale” and not to engage in trading or sales activities although it has sold loans in the past and may do so in the future. For fair value disclosure purposes, the Company utilized certain value measurement criteria required in accordance with 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, as discussed below.

Changes in the assumptions or methodologies used to estimate fair values may materially affect the estimated amounts. Also, there may not be reasonable comparability between institutions due to the wide range of permitted assumptions and methodologies in the absence of active markets. This lack of uniformity gives rise to a high degree of subjectivity in estimating financial instrument fair values.

Cash and cash equivalents, which are comprised of cash and due from banks, the Company’s balance at the Federal Reserve Bank and securities purchased under agreements to resell, had recorded values of $342.9 million and $601.8 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, which approximated fair values.

The estimated fair values of investment securities are based on quoted market prices, if available, or estimated using a methodology based on management’s inputs. Level 3 investment security fair values are based on the present valuing of cash flows, which discounts expected cash flows from principal and interest using yield to maturity, or yield to call as appropriate, at the measurement date. In the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, there were no transfers between the three levels.

FHLB and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank stock is held as required by those respective institutions and is carried at cost. Federal law requires a member institution of the FHLB to hold stock according to predetermined formulas. Atlantic Central Bankers Bank requires its correspondent banking institutions to hold stock as a condition of membership.

Commercial loans held at fair value are comprised primarily of commercial real estate bridge loans and SBA loans which had been originated for sale or securitization in the secondary market, and which are now being held on the balance sheet. Commercial real estate bridge loans and SBA loans are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis based upon pricing for similar loans where market indications of the sales price of such loans are not available, on a pooled basis.

The net loan portfolio is valued using the present value of discounted cash flow where market prices were not available. The discount rate used in these calculations is the estimated current market rate adjusted for credit risk. Accrued interest receivable has a carrying value that approximates fair value.

Assets held-for-sale from discontinued operations were recorded at the lower of cost basis or market value. For loans, market value was determined using the discounted cash flow approach which converts expected cash flows from the loan portfolio by unit of measurement to a present value estimate. Unit of measurement was determined by loan type and for significant loans on an individual loan basis. Loan fair values are based on “unobservable inputs” that are based on available information. Level 3 fair values are based on the present value of cash flows by unit of measurement. In the first quarter of 2022, discontinued loans were reclassified to loans held for investment, as efforts to sell the loans had concluded. Accordingly, these loans will be accounted for as such, and included in related tables. Discontinued other real estate owned which constituted the remainder of discontinued assets was reclassified to the other real estate owned caption on the consolidated balance sheet. 

For other real estate owned, market value is based upon appraisals of the underlying collateral by third-party appraisers, reduced by 7% to 10% for estimated selling costs.

The estimated fair values of demand deposits (comprised of interest and non-interest bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, and certain types of money market accounts) are equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (generally, their carrying amounts). The fair values of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term borrowings are equal to their carrying amounts as they are short-term borrowings.

Time deposits, when outstanding, senior debt and subordinated debentures have a fair value estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies current interest rates to discount expected cash flows. The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value. Long term borrowings resulted from sold loans which did not qualify for true sale accounting. They are presented in the amount of the principal of such loans.

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The fair values of interest rate swaps, recorded in other assets or other liabilities, are determined using models that use readily observable market inputs and a market standard methodology applied to the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity and interest rate indices.

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated based on the amount of unamortized deferred loan commitment fees. The fair value of letters of credit is based on the amount of unearned fees plus the estimated cost to terminate the letters of credit. Fair values of unrecognized financial instruments, including commitments to extend credit, and the fair value of letters of credit are considered immaterial.

The following tables provide information regarding carrying amounts and estimated fair values (in thousands) as of the dates indicated:

 

June 30, 2022

Quoted prices in

Significant other

Significant

active markets for

observable

unobservable

Carrying

Estimated

identical assets

inputs

inputs

amount

fair value

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Investment securities, available-for-sale

$

826,616 

$

826,616 

$

$

808,624 

$

17,992 

Federal Home Loan Bank and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank stock

1,643 

1,643 

1,643 

Commercial loans, at fair value

995,493 

995,493 

995,493 

Loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs

4,754,697 

4,738,707 

4,738,707 

Interest rate swaps, asset

463 

463 

463 

Demand and interest checking

5,394,562 

5,394,562 

5,394,562 

Savings and money market

486,189 

486,189 

486,189 

Senior debt

98,866 

99,327 

99,327 

Subordinated debentures

13,401 

8,203 

8,203 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

42 

42 

42 

Short-term borrowings

385,000 

385,000 

385,000 

December 31, 2021

Quoted prices in

Significant other

Significant

active markets for

observable

unobservable

Carrying

Estimated

identical assets

inputs

inputs

amount

fair value

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Investment securities, available-for-sale

$

953,709 

$

953,709 

$

$

934,678 

$

19,031 

Federal Home Loan Bank and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank stock

1,663 

1,663 

1,663 

Commercial loans, at fair value

1,388,416 

1,388,416 

1,388,416 

Loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs

3,747,224 

3,745,548 

3,745,548 

Assets held-for-sale from discontinued operations

3,268 

3,268 

3,268 

Interest rate swaps, liability

553 

553 

553 

Demand and interest checking

5,561,365 

5,561,365 

5,561,365 

Savings and money market

415,546 

415,546 

415,546 

Senior debt

98,682 

101,980 

101,980 

Subordinated debentures

13,401 

8,815 

8,815 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

42 

42 

42 

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The assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, segregated by fair value hierarchy, are summarized below (in thousands) as of the dates indicated:

 

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Quoted prices in

Significant other

Significant

active markets for

observable

unobservable

Fair value

identical assets

inputs

inputs

June 30, 2022

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Investment securities, available-for-sale

U.S. Government agency securities

$

28,737 

$

$

28,737 

$

Asset-backed securities

345,899 

345,899 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

48,874 

48,874 

Residential mortgage-backed securities

155,364 

155,364 

Collateralized mortgage obligation securities

48,952 

48,952 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

192,869 

180,798 

12,071 

Corporate debt securities

5,921 

5,921 

Total investment securities, available-for-sale

826,616 

808,624 

17,992 

Commercial loans, at fair value

995,493 

995,493 

Interest rate swaps, asset

463 

463 

$

1,822,572 

$

$

809,087 

$

1,013,485 

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Quoted prices in

Significant other

Significant

active markets for

observable

unobservable

Fair value

identical assets

inputs

inputs

December 31, 2021

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Investment securities, available-for-sale

U.S. Government agency securities

$

37,302 

$

$

37,302 

$

Asset-backed securities

360,418 

360,418 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

52,137 

52,137 

Residential mortgage-backed securities

184,301 

184,301 

Collateralized mortgage obligation securities

61,861 

61,861 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

251,076 

238,659 

12,417 

Corporate debt securities

6,614 

6,614 

Total investment securities, available-for-sale

953,709 

934,678 

19,031 

Commercial loans, at fair value

1,388,416 

1,388,416 

Assets held-for-sale from discontinued operations

3,268 

3,268 

Interest rate swaps, liability

553 

553 

$

2,344,840 

$

$

934,125 

$

1,410,715 

In addition, ASC 820 establishes a common definition for fair value to be applied to assets and liabilities. It clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount 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. It also establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures concerning fair value measurements. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Level 1 valuation is based on quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities to which the Company has access at the measurement date. Level 2 valuation is based on other observable inputs for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. This includes quoted prices for similar assets in active or inactive markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, default rates, or inputs that are derived principally from, or corroborated through, observable market data by market-corroborated reports. Level 3 valuation is based on “unobservable inputs” which the Company believes is the best information available in the circumstances. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

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The Company’s Level 3 asset activity for the categories shown are summarized below (in thousands):

 

Fair Value Measurements Using

Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level 3)

Available-for-sale

Commercial loans,

securities

at fair value

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

Beginning balance

$

19,031 

$

178,951 

$

1,388,416 

$

1,810,812 

Transfers from investment in unconsolidated entity

22,926 

Transfers from assets held-for-sale from discontinued operations

61,580 

Transfers to loans, net

(61,580)

Total (losses) or gains (realized/unrealized)

Included in earnings

(44)

9,501 

13,214 

Included in other comprehensive loss

(1,039)

(1,422)

Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements

Issuances

20,027 

127,765 

Settlements

(158,454)

(360,871)

(647,881)

Ending balance

$

17,992 

$

19,031 

$

995,493 

$

1,388,416 

Total losses year to date included

in earnings attributable to the change in

unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still

held at the reporting date as shown above.

$

$

$

(1,476)

$

(2,133)

The Company’s Level 3 asset activity for the categories shown are summarized below (in thousands):

 

Fair Value Measurements Using

Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level 3)

Investment in

Assets held-for-sale

unconsolidated entity

from discontinued operations

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

Beginning balance

$

$

31,294 

$

3,268 

$

113,650 

Transfers to commercial loans, at fair value

(22,926)

(61,580)

Transfers to other real estate owned

(2,145)

(17,343)

Total (losses) or gains (realized/unrealized)

Included in earnings

1,102 

Purchases, issuances, sales, settlements and charge-offs

Issuances

5,222 

Sales

(2,020)

Settlements

(6,223)

(3,268)

(35,750)

Charge-offs

(13)

Ending balance

$

$

$

$

3,268 

Total losses year to date included

in earnings attributable to the change in

unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still

held at the reporting date as shown above.

$

$

$

$

566 

The Company’s other real estate owned activity is summarized below (in thousands) as of the dates indicated:

 

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

Beginning balance

$

18,873 

$

Transfers from investment in unconsolidated entity

2,145 

Sales

(615)

Transfers from discontinued operations

17,343 

Ending balance

$

18,873 

$

18,873 

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Information related to fair values of level 3 balance sheet categories is as follows:

 

Level 3 instruments only

Weighted

Fair value at

Range at

average at

June 30, 2022

Valuation techniques

Unobservable inputs

June 30, 2022

June 30, 2022

Commercial mortgage-backed investment

security (a)

$

12,071 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

11.02%

11.02%

Insurance liquidating trust preferred security (b)

5,921 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

10.50%

10.50%

Federal Home Loan Bank and Atlantic

Central Bankers Bank stock

1,643 

Cost

N/A

N/A

N/A

Loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs (c)

4,738,707 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

3.00% - 9.00%

5.00%

Commercial - SBA (d)

168,579 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

1.85%-3.65%

3.39%

Non-SBA CRE - fixed (e)

68,863 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

7.15%-18.07%

9.53%

Non-SBA CRE - floating (f)

758,051 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

4.32%-13.30%

5.14%

Commercial loans, at fair value

995,493 

Subordinated debentures (g)

8,203 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

10.00%

10.00%

Other real estate owned (h)

18,873 

Appraised value

N/A

N/A

N/A

Level 3 instruments only

Weighted

Fair value at

Range at

average at

December 31, 2021

Valuation techniques

Unobservable inputs

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2021

Commercial mortgage-backed investment

security

$

12,417 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

8.00%

8.00%

Insurance liquidating trust preferred security

6,614 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

7.00%

7.00%

Federal Home Loan Bank and Atlantic

Central Bankers Bank stock

1,663 

Cost

N/A

N/A

N/A

Loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs

3,745,548 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

1.00% - 7.00%

3.70%

Commercial - SBA

199,585 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

1.04% - 2.12%

$103.40

Non-SBA CRE - fixed

79,864 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

5.31%-7.43%

6.26%

Non-SBA CRE - floating

1,047,387 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

3.96%-10.20%

4.96%

Other loans

61,580 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

3.18%-6.80%

4.36%

Commercial loans, at fair value

1,388,416 

Assets held-for-sale from discontinued operations

3,268 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

3.18%-6.80%

4.36%

Subordinated debentures

8,815 

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

7.00%

7.00%

Other real estate owned

18,873 

Appraised value

N/A

N/A

N/A

The valuations for each of the instruments above, as of the balance sheet date, are subject to judgments, assumptions and uncertainties, changes in which could have a significant impact on such valuations. Weighted averages were calculated by using the discount rate for each individual security or loan weighted by its market value, except for SBA loans. For SBA loans, the yields derived from market pricing indications for pools determined by date of loan origination were weighted. For commercial loans recorded at fair value, changes in fair value are reflected in the income statement. Changes in the fair value of securities which are unrelated to credit are recorded through equity. Changes in the fair value of loans recorded at amortized cost which are unrelated to credit are a disclosure item, without impact on the financial statements. The notes below refer to the June 30, 2022 table.

a)Commercial mortgage-backed investment security, consisting of a single Bank issued CRE security, is valued using discounted cash flow analysis. The discount rate and prepayment rate applied are based upon market observations and actual experience for comparable securities and implicitly assume market averages for defaults and loss severities. The security has significant credit enhancement, or protection from other tranches in the issue, which limits the valuation exposure to credit losses. Nonetheless, increases in expected default rates or loss severities on the loans underlying the issue could reduce its value. In

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market environments in which investors demand greater yield compensation for credit risk, the discount rate applied would ordinarily be higher and the valuation lower. Changes in prepayments and loss experience could also change the interest earned on this holding in future periods and impact its fair value. As of June 30, 2022, four loans remain as collateral to this security. The properties backing two of those four loans are held as real estate owned and being managed and stabilized by a property manager representing the Trust. A third loan is also non-performing and foreclosure is likely. The Trust servicer intends to liquidate these properties and pay-off the related loans when the properties are considered stabilized. We expect that this will be accomplished within the next tweve months and should not result in losses exceeding existing credit enhancement. However, the resulting extension of these loans has extended the expected pay-off of our investment security. The security is being valued assuming a payoff date of June 15, 2023. As a single security, the weighted average rate shown is the actual rate applied to the security.

b)Insurance liquidating trust preferred security is a single debenture which is valued using discounted cash flow analysis. The discount rate used is based on the market rate on comparable relatively illiquid instruments and credit analysis. A change in the liquidating trust’s ability to repay the note, or an increase in interest rates, particularly for privately placed debentures, would affect the discount rate and thus the valuation. As a single security, the weighted average rate shown is the actual rate applied to the security.

c)Loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs are valued using discounted cash flow analysis. Discount rates are based upon available information for estimated current origination rates for each loan type. Origination rates may fluctuate based upon changes in the risk free (Treasury) rate and credit experience for each loan type. At June 30, 2022, the balance included $10.3 million of Paycheck Protection Program loans, which bear interest at 1%, but also earn fees.

d)Commercial-SBA Loans are comprised of the government guaranteed portion of SBA insured loans. Their valuation is based upon the yield derived from dealer pricing indications for guaranteed pools, adjusted for seasoning and prepayments. A limited number of broker/dealers originate the pooled securities for which the loans are purchased and as a result, prices can fluctuate based on such limited market demand, although the government guarantee has resulted in consistent historical demand. Valuations are impacted by prepayment assumptions resulting from both voluntary payoffs and defaults. Such assumptions for both poolable and seasoned loans are based on a seasoning vector for constant prepayment rates from 3% to 30% over life.

e)Non-SBA CRE-fixed are fixed rate non-SBA commercial real estate mortgages. These loans are fair valued by a third party, based upon discounting at market rates for similar loans. Discount rates used in applying discounted cash flow analysis utilize input based upon loan terms, the general level of interest rates and the quality of the credit. Deterioration in loan performance or other credit weaknesses could result in fair value ranges which would be dependent upon potential buyers’ tolerance for such weaknesses and are difficult to estimate.

f)Non-SBA CRE-floating are floating rate non-SBA loans, the vast majority of which are secured by multi-family properties (apartments). These are bridge loans designed to provide owners time and funding for property improvements and are generally valued using discounted cash flow analysis. The discount rate for the vast majority of these loans was based upon current origination rates for similar loans. Deterioration in loan performance or other credit weaknesses could result in fair value ranges which would be dependent upon potential buyers’ tolerance for such weaknesses and are difficult to estimate. At June 30, 2022, these loans were fair valued by a third party, based upon discounting at market rates for similar loans.

g)Subordinated debentures are comprised of two subordinated notes issued by the Company, maturing in 2038 with a floating rate of 3-month LIBOR plus 3.25%. These notes are valued using discounted cash flow analysis. The discount rate is based on the market rate for comparable relatively illiquid instruments. Changes in those market rates, or the credit of the Company could result in changes in valuation.

h)For other real estate owned, fair value is based upon appraisals of the underlying collateral by third party appraisers, reduced by 7% to 10% for estimated selling costs. Such appraisals reflect estimates of amounts realizable upon property sales based on the sale of comparable properties and other factors. Actual sales prices may vary based upon the identification of potential purchasers, changing conditions in local real estate markets and the level of interest rates required to finance purchases.

 

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, segregated by fair value hierarchy, during the periods shown are summarized below (in thousands):

 

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Quoted prices in active

Significant other

Significant

markets for identical

observable

unobservable

Fair value

assets

inputs

inputs (1)

Description

June 30, 2022

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Collateral dependent loans(1)

$

6,746 

$

$

$

6,746 

Other real estate owned

18,873 

18,873 

Intangible assets

2,248 

2,248 

$

27,867 

$

$

$

27,867 

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Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

Quoted prices in active

Significant other

Significant

markets for identical

observable

unobservable

Fair value

assets

inputs

inputs(1)

Description

December 31, 2021

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Collateral dependent loans(1)

$

3,005 

$

$

$

3,005 

Other real estate owned

18,873 

18,873 

Intangible assets

2,447 

2,447 

$

24,325 

$

$

$

24,325 

(1)The method of valuation approach for the loans evaluated for an allowance for credit losses on an individual loan basis and also for other real estate owned was the market approach based upon appraisals of the underlying collateral by external appraisers, reduced by 7% to 10% for estimated selling costs. Intangible assets are valued based upon internal analyses.

 

At June 30, 2022, principal on collateral dependent loans and troubled debt restructurings, which is accounted for on the basis of the value of underlying collateral, is shown at estimated fair value of $6.7 million. To arrive at that fair value, related loan principal of $7.8 million was reduced by specific reserves of $1.0 million within the allowance for credit losses as of that date, representing the deficiency between principal and estimated collateral values, which were reduced by estimated costs to sell. When the deficiency is deemed uncollectible, it is charged off by reducing the specific reserve and decreasing principal. Included in the collateral dependent loans at June 30, 2022 were 12 troubled debt restructured loans with a balance of $5.3 million, which had specific reserves of $609,000. Included in the collateral dependent loans at December 31, 2021, were 10 troubled debt restructured loans with a balance of $1.5 million which had specific allowances of $476,000. Valuation techniques consistent with the market and/or cost approach were used to measure fair value and primarily included observable inputs for the individual collateral dependent loans being evaluated such as recent sales of similar assets or observable market data for operational or carrying costs. In cases where such inputs were unobservable, the loan balance is reflected within the Level 3 hierarchy.

 

Note 9. Derivatives

The Company utilizes derivative instruments to assist in the management of interest rate sensitivity by modifying the repricing, maturity and option characteristics on certain non-SBA CRE loans held at fair value. These instruments are not accounted for as effective hedges. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had entered into two interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $15.0 million. These swap agreements provide for the Company to receive an adjustable rate of interest based upon the three-month LIBOR. The Company recorded a net gain of $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 to recognize the fair value of the derivative instruments which is reported in net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on commercial loans, at fair value, in the consolidated statements of operations. The amount receivable by the Company under these swap agreements was $463,000 at June 30, 2022, which is reported in other assets. The Company had minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of its derivative counterparties and had posted cash collateral of $2.3 million as of June 30, 2022.

The maturity dates, notional amounts, interest rates paid and received and fair value of the Company’s remaining interest rate swap agreements as of June 30, 2022 are summarized below (dollars in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

Maturity date

Notional amount

Interest rate paid

Interest rate received

Fair value

December 23, 2025

6,800 

2.16%

2.15%

212 

December 24, 2025

8,200 

2.17%

2.18%

251 

Total

$

15,000 

$

463 

Note 10. Other Identifiable Intangible Assets

In May 2016, the Company purchased approximately $60.0 million of lease receivables which resulted in a customer list intangible of $3.4 million that is being amortized over a 10 year period. Amortization expense is $340,000 per year ($1.3 million over the next five years). The gross carrying amount of the customer list intangible is $3.4 million, and as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, the accumulated amortization expense was $2.1 million and $1.9 million.

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In January 2020, the Company purchased McMahon Leasing and subsidiaries for approximately $8.7 million which resulted in $1.1 million of intangibles. The gross carrying value of $1.1 million of intangibles was comprised of a customer list intangible of $689,000, goodwill of $263,000 and a trade name valuation of $135,000. The customer list intangible is being amortized over a 12 year period and accumulated amortization expense was $143,000 at June 30, 2022 and $115,000 at December 31, 2021. Amortization expense is $57,000 per year ($287,000 over the next five years). The gross carrying value and accumulated amortization related to the Company’s intangibles at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are presented below.

 

June 30,

December 31,

2022

2021

Gross

Gross

Carrying

Accumulated

Carrying

Accumulated

Amount

Amortization

Amount

Amortization

(in thousands)

Customer list intangibles

$

4,093 

$

2,243 

$

4,093 

$

2,044 

Goodwill

263 

263 

Trade Name

135 

135 

Total

$

4,491 

$

2,243 

$

4,491 

$

2,044 

 

Note 11. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU” or “Update”) 2020-04 which addressed optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contract modifications and hedging relationships, resulting from the phase-out of the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) reference rate. To maximize management and accounting flexibility for holders of instruments using LIBOR as a benchmark, the guidance permitted a one-time transfer of such instruments from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale. The Company made such a transfer of four LIBOR-based securities, which comprised its held-to-maturity portfolio, in the first quarter of 2020. The Company discontinued LIBOR-based originations in 2021; however, certain financial instruments outstanding are indexed to LIBOR, including non-SBA commercial loans, at fair value, which amounted to $758.1 million at June 30, 2022. However, these loans are short-term and are generally expected to be repaid by the June 2023 LIBOR end date. At June 30, 2022, the Company owned $12.6 million of LIBOR based securities purchased from previous securitizations, which are also expected to mature before June 2023. When the Company resumed originating non-SBA commercial loans in the third quarter of 2021, which are identified separately under real estate bridge loans, it utilized the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) as the index. In addition, the Company owns collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”) and U.S. government agency adjustable-rate mortgages which utilize LIBOR based pricing. CLOs, which amounted to $326.1 million at June 30, 2022, generally have language regarding an index alternative should LIBOR no longer be available. U.S. government agencies generally have the ability to adjust interest rate indices as necessary on impacted LIBOR based securities, which amounted to $78.4 million at June 30, 2022. There is less clarity for the Company’s student loan securities of $19.8 million and its subordinated debentures payable of $13.4 million at that date, and for which industry standards continue to be considered by trustees and other governing bodies. The Company’s derivatives, the notional amount for which totaled $15.0 million at June 30, 2022, are interest rate swaps that are documented under bilateral agreements which contain LIBOR fallback provisions by virtue of counterparty adherence to the 2020 International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.’s LIBOR Fallbacks Protocol. The Bank also owns $10 million of a Floating Rate Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debenture issued by an insurance holding company in liquidation for which the rate index is three month LIBOR. The indenture contains terms for a substitution of the index when LIBOR quotes become unavailable. The Company continues to assess the potential impact of the phase-out of LIBOR on all affected accounts and any other potential impacts, and related accounting guidance.

In August 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-06. This ASU adds new quarterly disclosures and expands certain annual disclosures to quarterly reporting. Amendments within this ASU are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2021 and the Company is presenting the quarterly disclosures in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” .

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326), Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. ASU 2022-02 addresses areas identified by the FASB as part of its post-implementation review of the credit losses standard (ASU 2016-13) that introduced the CECL model. The amendments eliminate the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings by creditors that have adopted the CECL model and enhance the disclosure requirements for loan refinancings and restructurings made with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The effective date is January 1, 2023. The Company does not expect it will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

On March 31, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin Number 121 (“SAB 121”). In SAB 121, the SEC staff expressed the views of its staff regarding the accounting for obligations to safeguard crypto-assets an entity holds for platform users. As the Company does not currently hold crypto-assets this release will not impact its consolidated financial statements or disclosures. 

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Note 12. Shareholder’s Equity

In 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors (“the Board”) authorized a common stock repurchase program (the “2021 Common Stock Repurchase Program”). Under the 2021 Common Stock Repurchase Program, repurchased shares may be reissued for various corporate purposes. The Company repurchased $10.0 million in each quarter of 2021.

On October 20, 2021, the Board approved a revised common stock repurchase program for the 2022 fiscal year (the “2022 Common Stock Repurchase Plan”). Under the 2022 Common Stock Repurchase Plan, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $15.0 million in each quarter of 2022, for a maximum amount of $60.0 million, depending on the share price, securities laws and stock exchange rules which regulate such repurchases. This plan may be modified or terminated at any time. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company repurchased 577,926 shares and 1,105,319 shares of its common stock in the open market under the 2022 Common Stock Repurchase Plan at an average cost of $25.95 per share and $27.14 per share, respectively. In the first quarter of 2021, the Company changed its presentation of treasury stock acquired through common stock repurchases. To simplify presentation, common stock repurchases previously shown separately as treasury stock are now shown as reductions in common stock and additional paid-in capital.

 

Note 13. Regulatory Matters

It is the policy of the Federal Reserve that financial holding companies should pay cash dividends on common stock only out of income available over the past year and only if prospective earnings retention is consistent with the organization’s expected future needs and financial condition. The policy provides that a financial holding company should not maintain a level of cash dividends that undermines the financial holding company’s ability to serve as a source of strength to its banking subsidiaries.

Various federal and state statutory provisions limit the amount of dividends that subsidiary banks can pay to their holding companies without regulatory approval. Under Delaware banking law, the Bank’s directors may declare dividends on common or preferred stock of so much of its net profits as they judge expedient, but the Bank must, before the declaration of a dividend on common stock from net profits, carry 50% of its net profits from the preceding period for which the dividend is paid to its surplus fund until its surplus fund amounts to 50% of its capital stock and thereafter must carry 25% of its net profits for the preceding period for which the dividend is paid to its surplus fund until its surplus fund amounts to 100% of its capital stock.

In addition to these explicit limitations, federal and state regulatory agencies are authorized to prohibit a banking subsidiary or financial holding company from engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice. Depending upon the circumstances, the agencies could take the position that paying a dividend would constitute an unsafe or unsound banking practice.

The Company and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification of the Company and the Bank are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Moreover, capital requirements may be modified based upon regulatory rules or by regulatory discretion at any time reflecting a variety of factors including deterioration in asset quality.

The following table sets forth our regulatory capital amounts and ratios for the periods indicated:

 

Tier 1 capital

Tier 1 capital

Total capital

Common equity

to average

to risk-weighted

to risk-weighted

tier 1 to risk

assets ratio

assets ratio

assets ratio

weighted assets

As of June 30, 2022

The Bancorp, Inc.

9.51%

13.46%

13.84%

13.46%

The Bancorp Bank

10.45%

14.84%

15.22%

14.84%

"Well capitalized" institution (under FDIC regulations-Basel III)

5.00%

8.00%

10.00%

6.50%

As of December 31, 2021

The Bancorp, Inc.

10.40%

14.72%

15.13%

14.72%

The Bancorp Bank

10.98%

15.48%

15.88%

15.48%

"Well capitalized" institution (under FDIC regulations-Basel III)

5.00%

8.00%

10.00%

6.50%

 

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Note 14. Legal

On June 12, 2019, the Bank was served with a qui tam lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, New Castle County. The Delaware Department of Justice intervened in the litigation. The case is titled The State of Delaware, Plaintiff, Ex rel. Russell S. Rogers, Plaintiff-Relator, v. The Bancorp Bank, Interactive Communications International, Inc., and InComm Financial Services, Inc., Defendants. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants violated the Delaware False Claims Act by not paying balances on certain open-loop “Vanilla” prepaid cards to the State of Delaware as unclaimed property. The complaint seeks actual and treble damages, statutory penalties, and attorneys’ fees. The Bank has filed an answer denying the allegations and continues to vigorously defend against the claims. The Bank and other defendants previously filed a motion to dismiss the action, but the motion was denied and the case is in preliminary stages of discovery. The Company is unable to determine whether the ultimate resolution of the matter will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or operations.

As previously disclosed, the Company received and has been responding to two non-public fact-finding inquiries from the SEC, which in each case is seeking to determine if violations of the federal securities laws have occurred. The Company refers to these inquiries collectively as the SEC matters. Since inception of the SEC matters to the present, the Company has been cooperating fully with the SEC. On October 9, 2019, the Company received a subpoena seeking records related generally to the Bank’s debit card issuance activity and gross dollar volume data, among other things. The Company responded to the subpoena and subsequent subpoenas issued to the Company. The SEC has not made any findings, or alleged any wrongdoing, with respect to this matter. Unrelated to the first inquiry, on April 10, 2020, the Company received a subpoena in connection with the Bank’s CMBS business seeking records related to various offerings as well as CMBS securities held by the Bank. In connection with that investigation, on July 6, 2022, the Company received a “Wells Notice” from the SEC Staff stating that the SEC Staff has made a preliminary determination to recommend that the SEC file an enforcement action against the Company alleging violations of record keeping, reporting and internal control provisions of the Exchange Act.  A Wells Notice is neither a formal charge of wrongdoing nor a final determination that the recipient has violated any law. The Company submitted a response and is currently engaged in a dialogue with the SEC regarding a satisfactory resolution of this matter. The costs related to responding to and cooperating with the SEC staff and any settlement may be material, and could continue to be material at least through the completion of the SEC matters.

On June 2, 2020, the Bank was served with a complaint filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, titled Cascade Funding, LP – Series 6, Plaintiff v. The Bancorp Bank, Defendant. The lawsuit arises from a Purchase and Sale Agreement between Cascade Funding, LP – Series 6 (“Cascade”) and the Bank, pursuant to which Cascade was to purchase certain mortgage loan assets from the Bank for securitization. When Cascade failed to close the transaction, the Bank terminated the agreement and retained Cascade’s deposit of approximately $12.5 million. The complaint asserts three causes of action: (i) breach of contract; (ii) injunction and specific performance; and (iii) declaratory judgment. In addition, it seeks the return of Cascade’s deposit plus interest and attorneys’ fees and costs. On October 4, 2021, Cascade filed a motion for summary judgment. The court granted Cascade’s motion on April 21, 2022. In lieu of filing an appeal, the Bank entered into a settlement agreement with Cascade, dated May 6, 2022, which included the return of the deposit with an additional payment to Cascade of approximately $1.2 million. The $1.2 million was recognized as expense in the second quarter of 2022 and is reported in non-interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations as “Legal settlement”. 

On January 12, 2021, three former employees of the Bank filed separate complaints against the Company in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County. The Company subsequently removed all three lawsuits to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The cases are captioned: John Edward Barker, Plaintiff v. The Bancorp, Inc., Defendant; Alexander John Kamai, Plaintiff v. The Bancorp, Inc., Defendant; and John Patrick McGlynn III, Plaintiff v. The Bancorp, Inc., Defendant. The lawsuits arise from the Bank’s termination of the plaintiffs’ employment in connection with the restructuring of its CMBS business. The plaintiffs sought damages in the following amounts: $4,135,142 (Barker), $901,088 (Kamai) and $2,909,627 (McGlynn). On June 11, 2021, the Company filed a consolidated motion to dismiss in each case. On February 25, 2022, the court granted the Company’s motion in part, dismissing McGlynn’s claims in entirety and most of Barker and Kamai’s claims. The sole claims remaining are Barker and Kamai’s breach of implied contract claims related to an unpaid bonus, for which they seek $2,000,000 and $300,000, respectively. The Company is vigorously defending against these claims. The Company is not yet able to determine whether the ultimate resolution of this matter will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial conditions or operations.

On September 14, 2021, Cachet Financial Services (“Cachet”) filed an adversary proceeding against the Bank in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, titled Cachet Financial Services v. The Bancorp Bank. The case was filed within the context of Cachet’s pending Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. The Bank previously served as the Originating Depository Financial Institution (“ODFI”) for ACH transactions in connection with Cachet’s payroll services business. The matter arises from the Bank’s termination of its Payroll Processing ODFI Agreement with Cachet on October 23, 2019 for safety and soundness reasons. The initial complaint alleges eight causes of action: (i) breach of contract; (ii) negligence; (iii) intentional interference with contract; (iv) conversion; (v) express indemnity; (vi) implied indemnity; (vii) accounting; and (viii) objection to the Bank’s proof of claim in the bankruptcy case. On November 4, 2021, the Bank filed a motion in the United States District Court for the Central District of California to withdraw the reference of the adversary proceeding to the bankruptcy court.  The motion is still pending.  On August 3, 2022, Cachet served the Bank with a First Amended Complaint wherein Cachet, among other things, withdraws its implied indemnity claim against the Bank and adds several defendants unaffiliated with the Bank and causes of action related to those parties.  As to the Bank, Cachet

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seeks approximately $150 million in damages, an accounting and disallowance of the Bank’s proof of claim. The Company is not yet able to determine whether the ultimate resolution of this matter will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial conditions or operations.

In addition, the Company is a party to various routine legal proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of business. The Company believes that none of these actions, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or operations.

 

Note 15. Segment Financials

The Company performed a strategic evaluation of its businesses in the third quarter of 2014. As a result of the evaluation, the Company decided to discontinue its commercial lending operations, as described in Note 16, Discontinued Operations. The shift from a traditional bank balance sheet led the Company to evaluate its continuing operations. Based on the continuing operations of the Company, it was determined that there would be four segments of the business: specialty finance, payments, corporate and discontinued operations. The chief decision maker for these segments is the Chief Executive Officer. Specialty finance includes the origination of non-SBA CRE loans, SBA loans, direct lease financing, security-backed lines of credit, cash value insurance policy-backed lines of credit and deposits generated by those business lines. Payments include prepaid card accounts, card payments, ACH processing and deposits generated by those business lines. Corporate includes the Company’s investment portfolio, corporate overhead and non-allocated expenses. Investment income is reallocated to the payments segment. These operating segments reflect the way the Company views its current operations.

The following tables provide segment information for the periods indicated:

For the three months ended June 30, 2022

Specialty finance

Payments

Corporate

Discontinued operations

Total

(in thousands)

Interest income

$

54,715 

$

55 

$

6,840 

$

$

61,610 

Interest allocation

6,840 

(6,840)

Interest expense

227 

4,884 

1,930 

7,041 

Net interest income (loss)

54,488 

2,011 

(1,930)

54,569 

Reversal of credit losses

(1,450)

(1,450)

Non-interest income

5,283 

22,412 

258 

27,953 

Non-interest expense

17,283 

17,021 

8,541 

42,845 

Income (loss) before taxes

43,938 

7,402 

(10,213)

41,127 

Income tax expense

10,725 

10,725 

Net income (loss)

$

43,938 

$

7,402 

$

(20,938)

$

$

30,402 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021

Specialty finance

Payments

Corporate

Discontinued operations

Total

(in thousands)

Interest income

$

49,406 

$

$

7,574 

$

$

56,980 

Interest allocation

7,574 

(7,574)

Interest expense

248 

1,158 

1,505 

2,911 

Net interest income (loss)

49,158 

6,416 

(1,505)

54,069 

Reversal of credit losses

(951)

(951)

Non-interest income

4,438 

21,391 

32 

25,861 

Non-interest expense

17,042 

18,328 

8,513 

43,883 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes

37,505 

9,479 

(9,986)

36,998 

Income tax expense

7,840 

7,840 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

37,505 

9,479 

(17,826)

29,158 

Income from discontinued operations

277 

277 

Net income (loss)

$

37,505 

$

9,479 

$

(17,826)

$

277 

$

29,435 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2022

Specialty finance

Payments

Corporate

Discontinued operations

Total

(in thousands)

Interest income

$

104,654 

$

55 

$

12,755 

$

$

117,464 

Interest allocation

12,755 

(12,755)

Interest expense

488 

6,008 

3,546 

10,042 

Net interest income (loss)

104,166 

6,802 

(3,546)

107,422 

Provision for credit losses

3,509 

3,509 

Non-interest income

9,543 

43,085 

3,889 

56,517 

Non-interest expense

34,779 

34,181 

12,237 

81,197 

Income (loss) before taxes

75,421 

15,706 

(11,894)

79,233 

Income tax expense

19,865 

19,865 

Net income (loss)

$

75,421 

$

15,706 

$

(31,759)

$

$

59,368 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021

Specialty finance

Payments

Corporate

Discontinued operations

Total

(in thousands)

Interest income

$

97,236 

$

$

16,667 

$

$

113,903 

Interest allocation

16,667 

(16,667)

Interest expense

484 

2,382 

3,211 

6,077 

Net interest income (loss)

96,752 

14,285 

(3,211)

107,826 

Reversal of credit losses

(129)

(129)

Non-interest income

7,456 

42,434 

45 

49,935 

Non-interest expense

34,392 

36,380 

14,994 

85,766 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes

69,945 

20,339 

(18,160)

72,124 

Income tax expense

16,906 

16,906 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

69,945 

20,339 

(35,066)

55,218 

Income from discontinued operations

182 

182 

Net income (loss)

$

69,945 

$

20,339 

$

(35,066)

$

182 

$

55,400 

June 30, 2022

Specialty finance

Payments

Corporate

Discontinued operations

Total

(in thousands)

Total assets

$

5,717,071 

$

48,352 

$

1,354,312 

$

$

7,119,735 

Total liabilities

$

265,777 

$

5,280,555 

$

916,867 

$

$

6,463,199 

December 31, 2021

Specialty finance

Payments

Corporate

Discontinued operations

Total

(in thousands)

Total assets

$

5,099,388 

$

41,593 

$

1,698,990 

$

3,268 

$

6,843,239 

Total liabilities

$

329,372 

$

5,312,115 

$

549,298 

$

$

6,190,785 

 

Note 16. Discontinued Operations

The Company performed a strategic evaluation of its businesses in the third quarter of 2014 and decided to discontinue its Philadelphia commercial lending operations to focus on its specialty finance lending. The Company has since disposed of the vast majority of related loans and other real estate owned. While in the process of disposition, financial results of the commercial lending operations were presented as separate from continuing operations on the consolidated statements of operations and assets of the commercial lending operations to be disposed of were presented as assets held-for-sale on the consolidated balance sheets. As disposition efforts were winding down, discontinued loans of $61.6 million were reclassified to loans held for investment in the first quarter of 2022. These loans will accordingly be accounted for as such, and included in related tables as management continues related collections. Discontinued other real estate owned of $17.3 million which constituted the remainder of discontinued assets was reclassified to the other real estate owned caption on the balance sheet.

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The following table presents financial results of the commercial lending business included in net loss from discontinued operations for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):

 

For the three months ended June 30,

For the six months ended June 30,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Interest income

$

$

781 

$

$

1,634 

Interest expense

Net interest income

781 

1,634 

Non-interest income

1 

3 

Non-interest expense

421 

1,400 

Income before taxes

361 

237 

Income tax expense

84 

55 

Net income

$

$

277 

$

$

182 

The following table presents assets held-for-sale from discontinued operations at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (in thousands):

 

June 30,

December 31,

2022

2021

Commercial loans, at fair value

$

$

2,907 

Other real estate owned

361 

Total assets

$

$

3,268 

Non-interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 reflected $981,000 and $1.1 million of recoveries of prior losses on loans. It also reflected respective expenses and losses of $919,000 and $1.5 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2021, respectively, related to other real estate owned. Discontinued operations loans are recorded at the lower of their cost or fair value. Fair value is determined using a discontinued cash flow analysis where projections of cash flows are developed in consideration of internal loan review analysis and default/prepayment assumptions for smaller pools of loans. These credit and collateral related assumptions are subject to uncertainty.

 

Note 17. Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated its June 30, 2022 consolidated financial statements for subsequent events through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. Pursuant to a stock repurchase plan described in Note 12, between July 1, 2022 through August 3, 2022, the Company repurchased 360,403 common shares, at a total cost of $7.6 million and an average price of $21.18 per share.

 

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

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this Form 10-Q, the words “believes”, “anticipates”, “expects” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties more particularly described in Item 1A, under the caption “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and in other of our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this Form 10-Q. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly revise or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Form 10-Q except as required by applicable law.

In the following discussion we provide information about our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and asset quality. We intend that this information facilitate your understanding and assessment of significant changes and trends related to our financial condition and results of operations. You should read this section in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Key Performance Indicators

We use a number of key performance indicators to measure our overall financial performance. We describe how we calculate and use a number of these performance indicators and analyze their results below.

Return on assets and return on equity. Two performance indicators we believe are commonly used within the banking industry to measure overall financial performance are return on assets and return on equity. Return on assets measures the amount of earnings compared to the level of assets utilized to generate those earnings. It is derived by dividing net income by average assets. Return on

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equity measures the amount of earnings compared to the equity utilized to generate those earnings. It is derived by dividing net income by average shareholders’ equity.

Net interest margin and credit losses. The largest component of our earnings is net interest income, or the difference between the interest earned on our interest-earning assets consisting of loans and investments, less the interest on our funding, consisting primarily of deposits. The key performance indicator for net interest income is net interest margin, derived by dividing net interest income by average interest-earning assets. Higher levels of earnings and net interest income, on lower levels of assets, equity and interest-earning assets are generally desirable. However, these indicators must be considered in light of regulatory capital requirements which impact equity, and credit risk inherent in loans. Accordingly, the magnitude of credit losses is an additional key performance indicator.

Other performance indicators. Other performance indicators we use include loan growth, non-interest income growth, the level of non-interest expense and various capital measures.

Results of performance indicators. In the second quarter of 2022, return on assets and return on equity amounted to 1.71% and 18.63% (annualized), respectively, compared to 1.67% and 19.42% (annualized) in the second quarter of 2021. For the six month period ended June 30, 2022, return on assets and return on equity amounted to 1.70% and 18.29% (annualized), respectively, compared to 1.62% and 18.62% (annualized) for the six month period ended June 30, 2021. Net interest income increased $500,000 in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the comparable prior year quarter, which had included $4.3 million of PPP related interest and fees, and which were eliminated in the current year quarter. The resulting decrease in net interest income was offset by the impact of loan growth. Average loans and leases grew to $5.47 billion in second quarter 2022 compared to $4.58 billion in second quarter 2021. Net interest margin was 3.17% in the second quarter of 2022 versus 3.19% in the second quarter of 2021 and 3.14% versus 3.26%, respectively, for the six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. The reduction in 2022 reflected funding costs which increased immediately as the Federal Reserve increased rates. Variable rate loans and securities comprise the majority of the Company’s earning assets, and while they reprice on a lagged basis, they adjust more fully to the Federal Reserve rate increases. Accordingly, we expect that those loan repricings will positively impact net interest income and net interest margin in the third quarter of 2022. Higher fees related to non-SBA commercial real estate bridge loan repayments and lower FDIC insurance expense also contributed to returns in 2022. The credit to the provision for credit losses was $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to a credit to the provision for credit losses of $951,000 in the second quarter of 2021. A provision for credit losses of $3.5 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2022 compared to a credit to the provision for credit losses of $129,000 for the six month period ended June 30, 2021. One capital measure utilized in the banking industry is the ratio of equity to assets, which is derived by dividing period-end shareholders’ equity by period-end total assets. At June 30, 2022, that ratio was 9.22%, compared to 9.45% a year earlier. An increase in equity capital from retained earnings was partially offset by fair value adjustments to investment securities and share repurchases. The impact on the ratio of resulting levels of equity capital was more than offset by growth in assets between the periods.

Overview

We are a Delaware financial holding company and our primary subsidiary, which we wholly own, is The Bancorp Bank, which we refer to as the Bank. The vast majority of our revenue and income is currently generated through the Bank. In our continuing operations, we have four primary lines of specialty lending:

SBLOC, IBLOC, and investment advisor financing;

leasing (direct lease financing);

small business loans, primarily SBA loans, and

non-SBA commercial real estate bridge (“CRE”) loans.

SBLOCs and IBLOCs are loans which are generated through affinity groups and are respectively collateralized by marketable securities and the cash value of insurance policies. SBLOCs are typically offered in conjunction with brokerage accounts and are offered nationally. IBLOC loans are typically viewed as an alternative to standard policy loans from insurance companies and are utilized by our existing advisor base as well as insurance agents throughout the country. Investment advisor financing are loans made to investment advisors for purposes of debt refinance, acquisition of another investment firm or internal succession. Vehicle fleet and, to a lesser extent, other equipment leases are generated in a number of Atlantic Coast and other states and are collateralized primarily by vehicles. SBA loans are made nationally and are collateralized by commercial properties and other types of collateral. Our non-SBA commercial real estate bridge loans, at fair value, are primarily collateralized by multi-family properties (apartment buildings), and to a lesser extent, by hotel and retail properties. These loans were originally generated for sale through securitizations. In 2020, we decided to retain these loans on our balance sheet as interest earning assets and resumed originating such loans in the third quarter of 2021. These new originations are identified as real estate bridge loans and are held for investment in the loan portfolio. Prior originations originally intended for securitizations continue to be accounted for at fair value, and are included in the balance sheet in “Commercial loans, at fair value.”

The majority of our deposit accounts and non-interest income are generated in our payments business line, the name for which has been changed to Fintech Solutions Group, which consists of consumer deposit accounts accessed by prepaid or debit cards, or issuing, automated clearing house, or ACH accounts, other payments such as rapid funds transfer and the collection of payments through credit

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card companies on behalf of merchants, or acquiring. The issuing deposit accounts are comprised of debit and prepaid card accounts that are generated by independent companies that market directly to end users. Our issuing deposit account types are diverse and include: consumer and business debit, general purpose reloadable prepaid, pre-tax medical spending benefit, payroll, gift, government, corporate incentive, reward, business payment accounts and others. Our ACH accounts facilitate bill payments, and our acquiring accounts provide clearing and settlement services for payments made to merchants which must be settled through associations such as Visa or MasterCard. We also provide banking services to organizations with a pre-existing customer base tailored to support or complement the services provided by these organizations to their customers. These services include loan and deposit accounts for investment advisory companies through our institutional banking department. We typically provide these services under the name and through the facilities of each organization with whom we develop a relationship. We refer to this, generally, as affinity banking.

An increase in our net income to $30.4 million for the second quarter of 2022, from $29.4 million for the second quarter of 2021, reflected a $2.1 million increase in non-interest income and a $1.0 million decrease in non-interest expense. Net interest income was approximately the same during the periods. While loan growth resulted in increases in loan interest, such increases were partially offset by decreases in securities interest resulting from lower balances and yields. While our largest funding sources, prepaid and debit card account deposits, contractually adjust immediately to only a portion of Federal Reserve rate increases or decreases, the majority of our loans are variable rate and reprice on a lagged basis. Accordingly, our cost of funds rose to 0.44% basis points in the second quarter of 2022, while loan repricings lagged the Federal Reserve increases through June 30, 2022. Variable rate loans and securities comprise the majority of the Company’s earning assets, and while they reprice on a lagged basis, they adjust more fully to Federal Reserve rate increases. Accordingly we expect that loan repricings will begin to positively impact net interest income and the net interest margin in the third quarter of 2022. Additionally, in 2022 non-interest income reflected higher fees related to non-SBA CRE bridge loan repayments. A $1.5 million credit to the provision for credit losses in the second quarter of 2022, compared to a credit to the provision for credit losses of $951,000 in the second quarter of 2021. Prepaid, debit card and other payment fees are the largest driver of non-interest income. Such fees for the second quarter of 2022 increased $1.0 million over the comparable 2021 period. Leasing income decreased $222,000 over the prior year quarter. Both periods reflected vehicle sales at relatively higher market prices due to vehicle shortages. Second quarter 2022 non-interest expense decreased $1.0 million which reflected decreases of $1.1 million in salaries and employee benefits, $1.9 million in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance expense and $570,000 in legal expense, partially offset by a $1.2 million legal settlement and lesser increases in other expense categories.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our accounting and reporting policies conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and general practices within the financial services industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. We believe that the determination of our allowance for credit losses on loans, leases and securities, our determination of the fair value of financial instruments and the level in which an instrument is placed within the valuation hierarchy, and stock compensation and income tax accounting involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity than our other significant accounting policies.

We determine our allowance for credit losses using the current expected credit losses method, or CECL, with the objective of maintaining an allowance for credit losses we believe to be sufficient to absorb our estimated probable credit losses. We base our determination of the adequacy of the allowance on periodic evaluations of our loan portfolio and other relevant factors. However, this evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates, including, among others, expected default probabilities, the amount of loss we may incur on a defaulted loan, expected commitment usage, the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows on credit deteriorated loans, value of collateral, estimated losses on consumer loans, and historical loss experience. We also evaluate economic conditions and uncertainties in estimating losses and inherent risks in our loan portfolio. To the extent actual outcomes differ from our estimates, we may need additional provisions for credit losses. Any such additional provisions for credit losses will be a direct charge to our earnings. See “Allowance for Credit Losses”.

The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. We estimate the fair value of a financial instrument using a variety of valuation methods. Where financial instruments are actively traded and have quoted market prices, quoted market prices are used for fair value. When the financial instruments are not actively traded, other observable market inputs, such as quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, may be used, if available, to determine fair value. When observable market prices do not exist, we estimate fair value. Our valuation methods and inputs consider factors such as types of underlying assets or liabilities, rates of estimated credit losses, interest rate or discount rate and collateral. Our best estimate of fair value involves assumptions including, but not limited to, various performance indicators, such as historical and projected default and recovery rates, credit ratings, current delinquency rates, loan-to-value ratios and the possibility of obligor refinancing.

At the end of each quarter, we assess the valuation hierarchy for each asset or liability measured. From time to time, assets or liabilities may be transferred within hierarchy levels due to changes in availability of observable market inputs to measure fair value at the measurement date. Transfers into or out of hierarchy levels are based upon the fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.

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We periodically review our investment portfolio to determine whether unrealized losses on securities result from credit, based on evaluations of the creditworthiness of the issuers or guarantors, and underlying collateral, as applicable. In addition, we consider the continuing performance of the securities. We recognize credit losses through the Consolidated Statements of Operations. If management believes market value losses are not credit related, we recognize the reduction in other comprehensive income, through equity. We evaluate whether a credit loss exists by considering primarily the following factors: (a) the extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost of the security, (b) changes in the financial condition, credit rating and near-term prospects of the issuer, (c) whether the issuer is current on contractually obligated interest and principal payments, (d) changes in the financial condition of the security’s underlying collateral and (e) the payment structure of the security. If a credit loss is determined, we estimate expected future cash flows to estimate the credit loss amount with a quantitative and qualitative process that incorporates information received from first-party sources and internal assumptions and judgments regarding the future performance of the security.

We account for our stock-based compensation plans based on the fair value of the awards made, which include stock options, restricted stock, and performance based shares. To assess the fair value of the awards made, management makes assumptions as to expected stock price volatility, option terms, forfeiture rates and dividend rates. All these estimates and assumptions may be susceptible to significant change that may impact earnings in future periods.

We account for income taxes under the liability method whereby we determine deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the difference between the carrying values on our consolidated financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities as measured by the enacted tax rates which will be in effect when these differences reverse. Deferred tax expense (benefit) is the result of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Recent Developments Related to Bank Charter Conversion

As previously disclosed, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Bancorp Bank (“Bank”), notified the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) that it intended to file an application to convert the Bank’s state charter to a federal charter and to file an interim bank merger application in order to relocate the Bank’s headquarters from Wilmington, Delaware to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, while retaining a branch in Wilmington, Delaware. The Bank filed the referenced applications with the OCC and on June 27, 2022, the referenced applications were approved by the OCC, subject to the condition that the Bank notify and receive non-objection from the OCC prior to significantly deviating or changing from its business plan or operations. The Bank expects to fulfill all the requirements to file a Conversion Completion Certificate on or about September 1, 2022 at which time the OCC will issue its Charter Certificate and the Bank will begin to operate as a national bank named The Bancorp Bank, National Association, regulated by the OCC. It is anticipated that, on or about January 1, 2023, the Bank will move its headquarters to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the location of the Bank’s payments operations and other core business and internal control functions, and a site more geographically proximate to many fintech-related entities and their regulators

Results of Operations

Second quarter 2022 to second quarter 2021

Net Income: Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $41.1 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $37.0 million in the second quarter of 2021. Net income from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2022 was $30.4 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, compared to $29.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2021. Income increased between those respective periods primarily as a result of higher non-interest income and lower non-interest expense. After discontinued operations, net income for the second quarter of 2022 amounted to $30.4 million, compared to $29.4 million for the second quarter of 2021. Net interest income for the second quarter of 2022 increased 0.9%, to $54.6 million from $54.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. While increases in loan interest resulting from loan growth more than offset decreases in securities interest, such increases were offset by increases in interest expense related to 2022 rate increases by the Federal Reserve which have an immediate impact on the Company’s cost of funds. Variable rate loans and securities comprise the majority of the Company’s earning assets, and while they reprice on a lagged basis, they adjust more fully to the Federal Reserve rate increases. Accordingly, we expect that loan repricings will begin to positively impact net interest income and the net interest margin in the third quarter of 2022. The credit for the provision for credit losses increased $499,000 to $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to a credit for the provision for credit losses of $951,000 in the second quarter of 2021. The credit in the current year reflected the impact of lower reserves on credit deteriorated loans and a greater proportion of government guaranteed loans on our CECL loan pools. The credit in 2021 reflected the reversal of COVID-19 related provisions made in 2020. Non-interest income (excluding security gains and losses) increased $2.1 million, reflecting an increase in “Net realized and unrealized gains on commercial loans, at fair value” of $1.1 million which reflected increases in fees related to non-SBA CRE bridge loan repayments. Prepaid, debit card and related fees are the primary driver of non-interest income and increased $591,000, or 3.0%, to $20.0 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $19.4 million for the second quarter of 2021. Non-interest expense decreased $1.0 million, or 2.4%, to $42.8 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $43.9 million in the second quarter of 2021, reflecting decreases of $1.1 million in salary expense, $1.9 million in FDIC insurance expense and $570,000 in

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legal expense partially offset by a $1.2 million legal settlement. Additionally, the 2022 effective tax rate was higher compared to other recent periods. Diluted income per share was $0.53 in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $0.50 diluted income per share in the second quarter of 2021 primarily reflecting the above factors.

Net Interest Income: Our net interest income for the second quarter of 2022 increased $500,000, or 0.9%, to $54.6 million, from $54.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. Our interest income for the second quarter of 2022 increased to $61.6 million, an increase of $4.6 million, or 8.1%, from $57.0 million for the second quarter of 2021. The increase in interest income resulted primarily from the impact of loan growth, partially offset by decreases in securities interest resulting from lower balances and yields. Our average loans and leases increased to $5.47 billion for the second quarter of 2022 from $4.58 billion for the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $892.7 million, or 19.5%. Related interest income increased $5.7 million on a tax equivalent basis. The increase in average loans reflected growth in SBLOC, IBLOC, investment advisor loans, direct lease financing, and real estate bridge loans partially offset by decreases in PPP loans. Small business loans, which also grew, have generally been comprised of SBA loans; however, in 2021 they reflected larger balances of pandemic-related PPP loans guaranteed by the U.S. government, the majority of which have been repaid, accounting for their decrease. The balance of our commercial loans, at fair value also decreased, as a result of non-SBA CRE bridge loan repayments. In the third quarter of 2021 we resumed originating such loans, referred to as real estate bridge loans. Of the total $5.7 million increase in loan interest income on a tax equivalent basis, the largest increases were $6.0 million for SBLOC, IBLOC and investment advisor financing, and $2.7 million for all real estate bridge loans. Leasing interest grew $905,000. SBA loan interest decreased $4.5 million, which reflected a $4.3 million decrease in PPP related interest and fees. Our average investment securities of $882.7 million for the second quarter of 2022 decreased $202.6 million from $1.09 billion for the second quarter of 2021. Related tax equivalent interest income decreased $1.8 million primarily reflecting a decrease in balances and secondarily reflecting a decrease in yields. Lower yields on loans and securities reflected the continuing impact of 2020 Federal Reserve rate reductions as lower rate loans and securities replaced higher yields. The impact on overall yields was partially offset by weighted average 4.8% interest rate floors on the non-SBA CRE bridge loans, at fair value. Federal Reserve rate increases in 2022 had an immediate impact on cost of funds, while their impact on variable rate loans lags. Accordingly, while interest income increased by $4.6 million, interest expense increased by $4.1 million. The majority of interest expense is contractually adjusted daily. The majority of our loans and securities are variable rate and generally reprice monthly or quarterly, although some reprice over several years.

Our net interest margin (calculated by dividing net interest income by average interest earning assets) for the second quarter of 2022 was 3.17% compared to 3.19% for the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of 2 basis points. While the yield on interest earning assets increased 21 basis points, the cost of deposits and interest bearing liabilities increased 26 basis points, or a net change of 5 basis points. Balances at the Federal Reserve earn lower rates of interest than loans and securities. Average interest earning deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank decreased $575.0 million, or 51.3%, to $545.0 million in the second quarter of 2022 from $1.12 billion in the second quarter of 2021. In 2021, the net interest margin benefited from PPP related interest and fees which were $4.3 million higher than those in 2022, and which did not proportionately increase average interest earning assets. The net interest margin also reflected the impact of 4.8% weighted average floors on non-SBA CRE bridge loans, at fair value. In the second quarter of 2022, the average yield on our loans decreased to 4.03% from 4.32% for the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of 29 basis points. Yields on taxable investment securities in the second quarter of 2022 decreased to 2.47% compared to 2.66% for the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of 19 basis points. The cost of total deposits and interest bearing liabilities increased 26 basis points to 0.44% for the second quarter of 2022 compared to 0.18% in the second quarter of 2021.

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Average Daily Balances. The following table presents the average daily balances of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity and the respective interest earned or paid on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as average annualized rates, for the periods indicated:

Three months ended June 30,

Three months ended June 30,

2022

2021

2022 vs 2021

Average

Average

Average

Average

Balance

Interest

Rate

Balance

Interest

Rate

Due to Volume

Due to Rate

Total

(dollars in thousands)

Assets:

Interest earning assets:

Loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs **

$

5,467,516 

$

55,100 

4.03%

$

4,572,712 

$

49,378 

4.32%

$

8,684 

$

(2,962)

$

5,722 

Leases-bank qualified*

3,665 

63 

6.88%

5,783 

96 

6.64%

(37)

(33)

Investment securities-taxable

879,112 

5,432 

2.47%

1,081,419 

7,201 

2.66%

(1,277)

(492)

(1,769)

Investment securities-nontaxable*

3,559 

31 

3.48%

3,878 

32 

3.30%

(3)

(1)

Interest earning deposits at Federal Reserve Bank

545,027 

1,004 

0.74%

1,120,039 

300 

0.11%

(67)

771 

704 

Net interest earning assets

6,898,879 

61,630 

3.57%

6,783,831 

57,007 

3.36%

Allowance for credit losses

(20,295)

(16,406)

Assets held-for-sale from discontinued operations

98,895 

781 

3.16%

(390)

(391)

(781)

Other assets

243,459 

201,539 

$

7,122,043 

$

7,067,859 

6,910 

(3,068)

3,842 

Liabilities and shareholders' equity:

Deposits:

Demand and interest checking

$

5,697,507 

$

4,390 

0.31%

$

5,736,776 

$

1,327 

0.09%

(9)

3,072 

3,063 

Savings and money market

556,847 

1,200 

0.86%

526,112 

192 

0.15%

12 

996 

1,008 

Total deposits

6,254,354 

5,590 

0.36%

6,262,888 

1,519 

0.10%

Short-term borrowings

11,593 

32 

1.10%

32 

32 

Repurchase agreements

41 

41 

Subordinated debt

13,401 

139 

4.15%

13,401 

112 

3.34%

27 

27 

Senior debt

98,816 

1,280 

5.18%

100,239 

1,280 

5.11%

Total deposits and liabilities

6,378,205 

7,041 

0.44%

6,376,569 

2,911 

0.18%

4,127 

4,130 

Other liabilities

89,422 

83,353 

Total liabilities

6,467,627 

6,459,922 

Shareholders' equity

654,416 

607,937 

$

7,122,043 

$

7,067,859 

Net interest income on tax equivalent basis *

$

54,589 

$

54,877 

$

6,907 

$

(7,195)

$

(288)

Tax equivalent adjustment

20 

27 

Net interest income

$

54,569 

$

54,850 

Net interest margin *

3.17%

3.19%

* Full taxable equivalent basis, using 21% respective statutory Federal tax rates in 2022 and 2021.

** Includes commercial loans, at fair value. All periods include non-accrual loans.

NOTE: In the table above, the 2021 interest on loans reflects $3.0 million of interest and fees which were earned on a short-term line of credit to another institution to initially fund PPP loans, which did not significantly increase average loans or assets and which are not expected to recur. Interest on loans for 2022 and 2021 includes $41,000 and $1.3 million, respectively, of interest and fees on PPP loans.

For the second quarter of 2022, average interest earning assets increased to $6.90 billion, an increase of $115.0 million, or 1.7%, from $6.78 billion in the second quarter of 2021. The increase reflected increased average balances of loans and leases of $892.7 million, or 19.5%, partially offset by decreased average investment securities of $202.6 million, or 18.7%. For those respective periods, average demand and interest checking deposits decreased $39.3 million, or 0.7%, reflecting variability resulting from government economic stimulus payments related to the pandemic. The $30.7 million increase in average savings and money market balances between these

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respective periods reflected growth in interest bearing accounts offered by our affinity group clients to prepaid and debit card account customers. A portion of the 2021 deposits resulted from government economic stimulus payments related to the pandemic, and was temporary. The interest expense shown for demand and interest checking is primarily comprised of interest paid to our affinity groups.

Provision for Credit Losses. Our credit to the provision for credit losses was $1.5 million for the second quarter of 2022 compared to a credit to the provision for credit losses of $951,000 for the second quarter of 2021. The $1.5 million credit in 2022 reflected the impact of lower reserves on credit deteriorated loans. It also reflected the impact of a downward qualitative factor adjustment in our CECL methodology. The downward adjustment resulted from a greater proportion of government guaranteed balances, compared to prior periods, in applicable small business loan pools, which are segregated on the basis of similar risk characteristics (see Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements). The credit of $951,000 in the second quarter of 2021 reflected the reversal of COVID-19 related provisions made in 2020. These credits were partially offset by the impact of loan growth. The allowance for credit losses was $19.1 million, or 0.40%, of total loans at June 30, 2022, compared to $17.8 million, or 0.48%, of total loans at December 31, 2021. We believe that our allowance is adequate to cover expected losses. For more information about our provision and allowance for credit losses and our loss experience, see “Financial Condition-Allowance for credit losses”, “-Net charge-offs,” and “-Non-performing loans, loans 90 days delinquent and still accruing, and troubled debt restructurings,” below and Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements.

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income was $28.0 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $25.9 million in the second quarter of 2021. The $2.1 million, or 8.1%, increase between those respective periods reflected an increase in “Net realized and unrealized gains on commercial loans, at fair value” to $3.7 million from $2.6 million. The $1.1 million change reflected higher fees related to repayments of non-SBA CRE bridge loans. Prepaid, debit card and related fees increased $591,000, or 3.0%, to $20.0 million for the second quarter of 2022 compared to $19.4 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase reflected higher transaction volume. Related fees in this category include income related to the use of cash in ATMs for prepaid payroll cardholders. ACH, card and other payment processing fees increased $434,000, or 22.8%, to $2.3 million for the second quarter of 2022 compared to $1.9 million in the second quarter of 2021, reflecting increased rapid funds transfer volume. Leasing related income decreased $222,000, or 12.6%, to $1.5 million for the second quarter of 2022 from $1.8 million for the second quarter of 2021. Both periods reflected vehicle sales at relatively higher market prices due to vehicle shortages. Other non-interest income increased $186,000, or 113.4%, to $350,000 for the second quarter of 2022 from $164,000 in the second quarter of 2021.

The following table presents the principal categories of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:

For the three months ended June 30,

2022

2021

Increase (Decrease)

Percent Change

(dollars in thousands)

Salaries and employee benefits

$

25,999 

$

27,087 

$

(1,088)

(4.0)%

Depreciation and amortization

744 

706 

38 

5.4

Rent and related occupancy cost

1,274 

1,271 

0.2

Data processing expense

1,246 

1,146 

100 

8.7

Printing and supplies

102 

130 

(28)

(21.5)

Audit expense

379 

391 

(12)

(3.1)

Legal expense

1,474 

2,044 

(570)

(27.9)

Legal settlement

1,152 

1,152 

100.0

Amortization of intangible assets

100 

100 

FDIC insurance

673 

2,589 

(1,916)

(74.0)

Software

4,165 

3,706 

459 

12.4

Insurance

1,314 

1,026 

288 

28.1

Telecom and IT network communications

377 

409 

(32)

(7.8)

Consulting

260 

240 

20 

8.3

Other

3,586 

3,038 

548 

18.0

Total non-interest expense

$

42,845 

$

43,883 

$

(1,038)

(2.4)%

Non-Interest Expense. Total non-interest expense was $42.8 million for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 2.4%, compared to $43.9 million for the second quarter of 2021. Salaries and employee benefits decreased to $26.0 million for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of $1.1 million, or 4.0%, from $27.1 million for the second quarter of 2021. Lower salary expense in 2022 reflected lower incentive compensation expense, including equity compensation expense, partially offset by increases in IT and cybersecurity. Depreciation and amortization increased $38,000, or 5.4%, to $744,000 in the second quarter of 2022 from $706,000 in the second quarter of 2021, primarily as a result of equipment additions related to a new data center and a new telephone system. Rent and occupancy increased $3,000, or 0.2%, to $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2022 from $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. Data processing increased $100,000, or 8.7%, to $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2022 from $1.1 million in the second quarter of

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2021. Printing and supplies decreased $28,000, or 21.5%, to $102,000 in the second quarter of 2022 from $130,000 in the second quarter of 2021. Audit expense decreased $12,000, or 3.1%, to $379,000 in the second quarter of 2022 from $391,000 in the second quarter of 2021. Legal expense decreased $570,000, or 27.9%, to $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2022 from $2.0 million in the second quarter of 2021, reflecting decreased costs associated with the Cascade matter and two fact-finding inquiries by the SEC as described in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements, and other regulatory related expenses. Amortization of intangible assets decreased by $0.0, or 0.0%, to $100,000 in the second quarter of 2022 from $100,000 in the second quarter of 2021. FDIC insurance expense decreased $1.9 million, or 74.0%, to $673,000 for the second quarter of 2022 from $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2021 primarily due to a reduction in the Bank’s assessment rate resulting from the reclassification of certain of our deposits from brokered to non-brokered. The assessment rate is subject to multiple factors which may significantly change the amount assessed. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that reduced rates will continue. On June 21, 2022, the FDIC announced a proposal to increase assessments on all depository institutions by 2 basis points for full year 2023. If adopted, based on an estimated minimum of $7 billion of assets, FDIC insurance expense would increase approximately $1.4 million for 2023. Software expense increased $459,000, or 12.4%, to $4.2 million in the second quarter of 2022 from $3.7 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase reflected expenditures for information technology to improve efficiency and scalability, including expenses related to cybersecurity. Insurance expense increased $288,000, or 28.1%, to $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2021, reflecting higher rates, especially on cyber insurance. Telecom and IT network communications decreased $32,000, or 7.8%, to $377,000 in the second quarter of 2022 from $409,000 in the second quarter of 2021. Consulting increased $20,000, or 8.3%, to $260,000 in the second quarter of 2022 from $240,000 in the second quarter of 2021. In the second quarter of 2022, a $1.2 million legal settlement resulted from the Cascade matter as described in Note 14 to the financial statements. Other non-interest expense increased $548,000, or 18.0%, to $3.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 from $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2021. The $548,000 increase reflected a $344,000 increase in travel expenses, as travel increased post-pandemic.

Income Taxes. Income tax expense for continuing operations was $10.7 million for the second quarter of 2022 compared to $7.8 million in the second quarter of 2021. A 26.1% effective tax rate in 2022 and a 21.2% effective tax rate in 2021 primarily reflected a 21% federal tax rate and the impact of various state income taxes. A lower effective tax rate for for the prior year period reflected the impact of a tax deduction related to stock-based compensation recorded as a discrete item in 2021. The large deduction and tax benefit resulted from the increase in the Company’s stock price as compared to the original grant dates of the stock compensation.

First six months 2022 to six months 2021

Net Income: Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $79.2 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to $72.1 million in the first six months of 2021. Net income from continuing operations for the first six months of 2022 was $59.4 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, compared to $55.2 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, for the first six months of 2021. Income increased between those respective periods primarily as a result of higher non-interest income and lower non-interest expense. After discontinued operations, net income for the first six months of 2022 amounted to $59.4 million, compared to $55.4 million for the first six months of 2021. Net interest income for the first six months of 2022 decreased 0.4%, to $107.4 million from $107.8 million in the first six months of 2021. While increases in loan interest resulting from loan growth more than offset decreases in securities interest, such increases were offset by increases in interest expense related to 2022 rate increases by the Federal Reserve which have an immediate impact on the Company’s cost of funds. Variable rate loans and securities comprise the majority of the Company’s earning assets, and while they reprice on a lagged basis, they adjust more fully to the Federal Reserve rate increases. Accordingly we expect that loan repricings will begin to positively impact net interest income and the net interest margin in the third quarter of 2022. The provision for credit losses increased $3.6 million to $3.5 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to a credit for the provision for credit losses of $129,000 in the first six months of 2021. The provision in 2022 reflected the impact of the reclassification of discontinued loans to held for investment. In 2022, as a result of that loan reclassification from discontinued and held for sale to held for investment, related valuation reserves were reversed as a credit to “Net realized and unrealized gains on commercial loans, at fair value” in the consolidated statement of operations, while the allowances for credit losses and loan commitments in the consolidated balance sheet were increased through a provision for credit losses. A $3.5 million credit to “ Net realized and unrealized gains on commercial loans, at fair value” was offset by provisions for credit losses of $3.5 million with no net impact on income. Of the $3.5 million provision, $1.3 million increased the allowance for credit losses and $2.2 million increased the allowance for loan commitments recorded in other liabilities. These reclassification entries were made retroactive to the first quarter of 2022 and are reflected in year to date 2022 results. Partially offsetting the current year provision was the impact of a downward qualitative factor adjustment in our CECL methodology. The downward adjustment resulted from a greater proportion of government guaranteed balances, compared to prior periods in applicable small business loan pools which are segregated on the basis of similar risk characteristics (see Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements). The credit to the provision in the prior year reflected reversals of COVID-19 related provisions made in 2020. Non-interest income (excluding security gains and losses) increased $6.6 million, reflecting an increase in “Net realized and unrealized gains on commercial loans, at fair value” of $5.9 million which reflected the impact of the aforementioned reclassification in addition to increases in fees related to non-SBA CRE bridge loan repayments in 2022. Prepaid, debit card and related fees are the primary driver of non-interest income and increased $35,000, or 0.1% to $38.7 million in the first six months of 2022, compared to $38.7 million for the first six months of 2021. Non-interest expense decreased $4.6 million, or 5.3%, to $81.2 million in the first six months of 2022, compared to $85.8 million in the first six months of 2021, reflecting decreases of $2.9 million in salary expense, $3.3 million in FDIC insurance expense and $1.8 million in legal expense, partially offset by a $1.2 million legal settlement. Additionally, the 2022 effective tax rate was higher compared to

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other recent periods. Diluted income per share was $1.03 in the first six months of 2022 compared to $0.94 diluted income per share in the first six months of 2021 primarily reflecting the above factors.

Net Interest Income: Our net interest income for the first six months of 2022 decreased $404,000, or 0.4%, to $107.4 million, from $107.8 million in the first six months of 2021. Our interest income for the first six months of 2022 increased to $117.5 million, an increase of $3.6 million, or 3.1%, from $113.9 million for the first six months of 2021. The increase in interest income resulted primarily from the impact of loan growth, partially offset by decreases in securities interest resulting from lower balances and yields. Our average loans and leases increased to $5.31 billion for the first six months of 2022 from $4.53 billion for the first six months of 2021, an increase of $775.4 million, or 17.1%. Related interest income increased $8.4 million on a tax equivalent basis. The increase in average loans reflected growth in SBLOC, IBLOC, investment advisor loans, direct lease financing, and real estate bridge loans partially offset by decreases in PPP loans. Small business loans, which also grew, have generally been comprised of SBA loans; however, in 2021 they reflected larger balances of pandemic-related PPP loans guaranteed by the U.S. government, the majority of which have been repaid, accounting for their decrease. The balance of our commercial loans, at fair value also decreased as a result of non-SBA CRE bridge loan repayments. In the third quarter of 2021 we resumed originating such loans, referred to as real estate bridge loans. Of the total $8.4 million increase in loan interest income on a tax equivalent basis, the largest increases were $9.7 million for SBLOC, IBLOC and investment advisor financing, and $4.0 million for all real estate bridge loans. Leasing interest grew $1.1 million. SBA loan interest decreased $7.5 million, which reflected a $7.7 million decrease in PPP related interest and fees. Our average investment securities of $912.6 million for the first six months of 2022 decreased $228.0 million from $1.14 billion for the first six months of 2021. Related tax equivalent interest income decreased $5.7 million primarily reflecting a decrease in yields and balances. Lower yields on loans and securities reflected the continuing impact of 2020 Federal Reserve rate reductions as lower rate loans and securities replaced higher yields. The impact on overall yields was partially offset by weighted average 4.8% interest rate floors on the non-SBA CRE bridge loans, at fair value. Federal Reserve rate increases in 2022 had an immediate impact on cost of funds, while their impact on variable rate loans lags. Accordingly, while interest income increased by $3.6 million, interest expense increased by $4.0 million. The majority of interest expense is contractually adjusted daily. The majority of our loans and securities are variable rate and generally reprice monthly or quarterly, although some reprice over several years.

Our net interest margin (calculated by dividing net interest income by average interest earning assets) for the first six months of 2022 was 3.14% compared to 3.26% for the first six months of 2021, a decrease of 12 basis points. While the yield on interest earning assets decreased 1 basis point, the cost of deposits and interest bearing liabilities increased 12 basis points, or a net change of 13 basis points. Balances at the Federal Reserve earn lower rates of interest than loans and securities. Average interest earning deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank decreased $318.4 million, or 34.0%, to $616.9 million in the first six months of 2022 from $935.2 million in the first six months of 2021. In 2021, the net interest margin benefited from PPP related interest and fees related which were $7.7 million higher than those in 2022, and which did not proportionately increase average interest earning assets. The net interest margin also reflected the impact of 4.8% weighted average floors on non-SBA CRE bridge loans, at fair value. In the first six months of 2022, the average yield on our loans decreased to 3.98% from 4.30% for the first six months of 2021, a decrease of 32 basis points. Yields on taxable investment securities in the first six months of 2022 decreased to 2.27% compared to 2.82% for the first six months of 2021, a decrease of 55 basis points. The cost of total deposits and interest bearing liabilities increased 12 basis points to 0.32% for the first six months of 2022 compared to 0.20% in the first six months of 2021.

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Average Daily Balances. The following table presents the average daily balances of assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity and the respective interest earned or paid on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as average annualized rates, for the periods indicated:

 

Six months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

2022

2021

2022 vs 2021

Average

Average

Average

Average

Balance

Interest

Rate

Balance

Interest

Rate

Due to Volume

Due to Rate

Total

(dollars in thousands)

Assets:

Interest earning assets:

Loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs **

$

5,302,850 

$

105,638 

3.98%

$

4,524,911 

$

97,189 

4.30%

$

14,613 

$

(6,164)

$

8,449 

Leases-bank qualified*

3,839 

130 

6.77%

6,379 

214 

6.71%

(86)

(84)

Investment securities-taxable

909,017 

10,323 

2.27%

1,136,631 

16,009 

2.82%

(2,890)

(2,796)

(5,686)

Investment securities-nontaxable*

3,559 

62 

3.48%

3,960 

67 

3.38%

(7)

(5)

Interest earning deposits at Federal Reserve Bank

616,865 

1,351 

0.44%

935,239 

483 

0.10%

(102)

970 

868 

Net interest earning assets

6,836,130 

117,504 

3.44%

6,607,120 

113,962 

3.45%

Allowance for credit losses

(19,075)

(16,241)

Assets held-for-sale from discontinued operations

103,983 

1,634 

3.14%

(817)

(817)

(1,634)

Other assets

232,402 

203,821 

$

7,049,457 

$

6,898,683 

10,711 

(8,803)

1,908 

Liabilities and shareholders' equity:

Deposits:

Demand and interest checking

$

5,636,415 

$

5,796 

0.21%

$

5,619,608 

$

2,944 

0.10%

2,843 

2,852 

Savings and money market

544,515 

1,400 

0.51%

466,978 

341 

0.15%

65 

994 

1,059 

Total deposits

6,180,930 

7,196 

0.23%

6,086,586 

3,285 

0.11%

Short-term borrowings

6,104 

32 

1.05%

6,491 

0.25%

24 

24 

Repurchase agreements

41 

41 

Subordinated debt

13,401 

255 

3.81%

13,401 

225 

3.36%

30 

30 

Senior debt

98,770 

2,559 

5.18%

100,190 

2,559 

5.11%

Total deposits and liabilities

6,299,246 

10,042 

0.32%

6,206,709 

6,077 

0.20%

74 

3,891 

3,965 

Other liabilities

95,716 

91,837 

Total liabilities

6,394,962 

6,298,546 

Shareholders' equity

654,495 

600,137 

$

7,049,457 

$

6,898,683 

Net interest income on tax equivalent basis *

$

107,462 

$

109,519 

$

10,637 

$

(12,694)

$

(2,057)

Tax equivalent adjustment

40 

59 

Net interest income

$

107,422 

$

109,460 

Net interest margin *

3.14%

3.26%

* Full taxable equivalent basis, using 21% respective statutory Federal tax rates in 2021 and 2020.

** Includes commercial loans, at fair value. All periods include non-accrual loans.

NOTE: In the table above, the 2021 interest on loans reflects $4.5 million of interest and fees which were earned on a short-term line of credit to another institution to initially fund PPP loans, which did not significantly increase average loans or assets and which are not expected to recur. Interest on loans for 2022 and 2021 includes $481,000 and $3.7 million, respectively, of interest and fees on PPP loans.

For the first six months of 2022, average interest earning assets increased to $6.84 billion, an increase of $229.0 million, or 3.5%, from $6.61 billion in the first six months of 2021. The increase reflected increased average balances of loans and leases of $775.4 million, or 17.1%, partially offset by decreased average investment securities of $228.0 million, or 20.0%. For those respective periods, average demand and interest checking deposits increased $16.8 million, or 0.3%, primarily as a result of deposit growth in prepaid and debit

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card accounts. The $77.5 million increase in average savings and money market balances between these respective periods reflected growth in interest bearing accounts offered by our affinity group clients to prepaid and debit card account customers. A portion of the 2021 deposits resulted from economic stimulus payments related to the pandemic, and was temporary. The interest expense shown for demand and interest checking is primarily comprised of interest paid to our affinity groups.

Provision for Credit Losses. Our provision for credit losses was $3.5 million for the first six months of 2022 compared to a credit for the provision for credit losses of $129,000 for the first six months of 2021. The provision in 2022 reflected the impact of the reclassification of discontinued loans to held for investment. In 2022, as a result of a loan reclassification from discontinued and held for sale to held for investment, related valuation reserves were reversed as a credit to “Net realized and unrealized gains on commercial loans, at fair value” in the consolidated statement of operations, while the allowances for credit losses and loan commitments in the consolidated balance sheet were increased through a provision for credit losses. A $3.5 million credit to “ Net realized and unrealized gains on commercial loans, at fair value” was offset by provisions for credit losses of $3.5 million with no net impact on income. Of the $3.5 million provision, $1.3 million increased the allowance for credit losses and $2.2 million increased the allowance for loan commitments recorded in other liabilities. These reclassification entries were made retroactive to the first quarter of 2022 and are reflected in year to date 2022 results. Partially offsetting the current year provision was the impact of a downward qualitative factor adjustment in our CECL methodology. The downward adjustment resulted from a greater proportion of government guaranteed balances, compared to prior periods, in applicable small business loan pools, which are segregated on the basis of similar risk characteristics (see Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements). The credit to the provision in the prior year reflected reversals of COVID-19 related provisions made in 2020. Provisions for both periods included allocations for loan growth. The allowance for credit losses was $19.1 million, or 0.40%, of total loans at June 30, 2022, compared to $17.8 million, or 0.48%, of total loans at December 31, 2021. We believe that our allowance is adequate to cover expected losses. For more information about our provision and allowance for credit losses and our loss experience, see “Financial Condition-Allowance for credit losses”, “-Net charge-offs,” and “-Non-performing loans, loans 90 days delinquent and still accruing, and troubled debt restructurings,” below and Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements.

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income was $56.5 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to $49.9 million in the first six months of 2021. The $6.6 million, or 13.2%, increase between those respective periods was primarily the result of an increase in “Net realized and unrealized gains on commercial loans, at fair value” to $10.5 million from $4.6 million, a difference of $5.9 million. The $10.5 million year to date “Net realized and unrealized gains on commercial loans, at fair value” for 2022 was comprised of the $3.5 million adjustment described under “Net Income” above, $7.5 million of non-SBA CRE bridge loan repayment related fees and a $1.0 million hedge gain, partially offset by $1.5 million of fair value losses. Prior year net gains consisted primarily of repayment related fees. Prepaid, debit card and related fees increased $35,000, or 0.1%, to $38.7 million for the first six months of 2022 compared to $38.7 million in the first six months of 2021. The increase reflected higher transaction volume partially offset by the impact of an affinity client relationship transitioning to its own bank. Related fees in this category include income related to the use of cash in ATMs for prepaid payroll cardholders. ACH, card and other payment processing fees increased $622,000, or 16.8%, to $4.3 million for the first six months of 2022 compared to $3.7 million in the first six months of 2021, reflecting increased rapid funds transfer and ACH volume. Leasing related income decreased $214,000, or 7.8%, to $2.5 million for the first six months of 2022 from $2.7 million for the first six months of 2021. Both periods reflected vehicle sales at relatively higher market prices due to vehicle shortages. Other non-interest income increased $197,000, or 72.2%, to $470,000 for the first six months of 2022 from $273,000 in the first six months of 2021.

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The following table presents the principal categories of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:

 

For the six months ended June 30,

2022

2021

Increase (Decrease)

Percent Change

(dollars in thousands)

Salaries and employee benefits

$

49,847 

$

52,745 

$

(2,898)

(5.5)%

Depreciation and amortization

1,539 

1,415 

124 

8.8

Rent and related occupancy cost

2,563 

2,521 

42 

1.7

Data processing expense

2,435 

2,272 

163 

7.2

Printing and supplies

188 

196 

(8)

(4.1)

Audit expense

741 

754 

(13)

(1.7)

Legal expense

2,268 

4,098 

(1,830)

(44.7)

Legal settlement

1,152 

1,152 

100.0

Amortization of intangible assets

199 

199 

FDIC insurance

1,647 

4,969 

(3,322)

(66.9)

Software

8,029 

7,390 

639 

8.6

Insurance

2,378 

1,771 

607 

34.3

Telecom and IT network communications

751 

814 

(63)

(7.7)

Consulting

563 

504 

59 

11.7

Other

6,897 

6,118 

779 

12.7

Total non-interest expense

$

81,197 

$

85,766 

$

(4,569)

(5.3)%

Non-Interest Expense. Total non-interest expense was $81.2 million for the first six months of 2022, a decrease of $4.6 million, or 5.3%, compared to $85.8 million for the first six months of 2021. Salaries and employee benefits decreased to $49.8 million for the first six months of 2022, a decrease of $2.9 million, or 5.5%, from $52.7 million for the first six months of 2021. Lower salary expense in 2022 reflected lower incentive compensation expense, including equity compensation expense, partially offset by increases in IT and cybersecurity. Depreciation and amortization increased $124,000, or 8.8%, to $1.5 million in the first six months of 2022 from $1.4 million in the first six months of 2021, primarily as a result of equipment additions related to a new data center and a new telephone system. Rent and occupancy increased $42,000, or 1.7%, to $2.6 million in the first six months of 2022 from $2.5 million in the first six months of 2021. Data processing increased $163,000, or 7.2%, to $2.4 million in the first six months of 2022 from $2.3 million in the first six months of 2021. Printing and supplies decreased $8,000, or 4.1%, to $188,000 in the first six months of 2022 from $196,000 in the first six months of 2021. Audit expense decreased $13,000, or 1.7%, to $741,000 in the first six months of 2022 from $754,000 in the first six months of 2021. Legal expense decreased $1.8 million, or 44.7%, to $2.3 million in the first six months of 2022 from $4.1 million in the first six months of 2021, reflecting decreased costs associated with the Cascade matter and two fact-finding inquiries by the SEC as described in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements, and other regulatory related expenses. Amortization of intangible assets decreased by $0.0, or 0.0%, to $199,000 in the first six months of 2022 from $199,000 in the first six months of 2021. FDIC insurance expense decreased $3.3 million, or 66.9%, to $1.6 million for the first six months of 2022 from $5.0 million in the first six months of 2021 primarily due to a reduction in the Bank’s assessment rate resulting from the reclassification of certain of our deposits from brokered to non-brokered. The assessment rate is subject to multiple factors which may significantly change the amount assessed. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that reduced rates will continue. Software expense increased $639,000, or 8.6%, to $8.0 million in the first six months of 2022 from $7.4 million in the first six months of 2021. The increase reflected expenditures for information technology to improve efficiency and scalability, including expenses related to cybersecurity. Insurance expense increased $607,000, or 34.3%, to $2.4 million in the first six months of 2022 compared to $1.8 million in the first six months of 2021, reflecting higher rates, especially for cyber insurance. Telecom and IT network communications decreased $63,000, or 7.7%, to $751,000 in the first six months of 2022 from $814,000 in the first six months of 2021. Consulting increased $59,000, or 11.7%, to $563,000 in the first six months of 2022 from $504,000 in the first six months of 2021. In the second quarter of 2022, a $1.2 million legal settlement resulted from the Cascade matter as described in Note 14 to the financial statements. Other non-interest expense increased $779,000, or 12.7%, to $6.9 million in the first six months of 2022 from $6.1 million in the first six months of 2021. The $779,000 increase reflected a $551,000 increase in travel expenses, as travel increased post-pandemic.

Income Taxes. Income tax expense for continuing operations was $19.9 million for the first six months of 2022 compared to $16.9 million in the first six months of 2021. A 25.1% effective tax rate in 2022 and a 23.4% effective tax rate in 2021 primarily reflected a 21% federal tax rate and the impact of various state income taxes. A lower effective tax rate for for the prior year period reflected the impact of a tax deduction related to stock-based compensation recorded as a discrete item in 2021. The large deduction and tax benefit resulted from the increase in the Company’s stock price as compared to the original grant dates of the stock compensation.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity defines our ability to generate funds to support asset growth, meet deposit withdrawals, satisfy borrowing needs and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. We invest the funds we do not need for daily operations primarily in overnight federal funds or in our interest-bearing account at the Federal Reserve.

Our primary source of funding has been deposits. Average total deposits decreased by $8.5 million, or 0.1%, to $6.25 billion for the second quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter of 2021. Federal Reserve average balances decreased to $545.0 million in the second quarter 2022 from $1.12 billion in the second quarter of 2021. Overnight borrowings are also periodically utilized as a funding source to facilitate cash management, but average balances have generally not been significant.

Our primary source of liquidity is available-for-sale securities which amounted to $826.6 million at June 30, 2022, compared to $953.7 million at December 31, 2021. Loan repayments, also a source of funds, were exceeded by new loan disbursements during the second quarter of 2022. As a result, at June 30, 2022 outstanding loans amounted to $4.75 billion, compared to $3.75 billion at the prior year end, an increase of $1.01 billion. In addition to funding by securities repayments, funding for loan growth included repayments of commercial loans, at fair value. Commercial loans, at fair value, decreased to $995.5 million from $1.39 billion between those respective dates, a decrease of $392.9 million, which also provided funding for other loan categories. In 2019 and previous years, these loans were generally originated for sale into securitizations at six month intervals, but in 2020 we decided to retain such loans on the balance sheet. While we suspended originating such loans after the first quarter of 2020, we resumed originations, which consist primarily of non-SBA CRE bridge loans, in the third quarter of 2021. Such originations are held for investment and are included in “Loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs” on the balance sheet. Accordingly, commercial loans, at fair value will continue to run off. Our liquidity planning has not previously placed undue reliance on securitizations, and while our future planning excludes the impact of securitizations, other liquidity sources, primarily deposits, are determined to be adequate. Borrowings were also utilized to fund loans, as loan growth outpaced deposit growth during the quarter.

While we do not have a traditional branch system, we believe that our core deposits, which include our demand, interest checking, savings and money market accounts, have similar characteristics to those of a bank with a branch system. The majority of our deposit accounts are obtained with the assistance of third-parties and as a result have historically been classified as brokered by the FDIC. Prior to December 2020, FDIC guidance for classification of deposit accounts as brokered was relatively broad, and generally included accounts which were referred to or “placed” with the institution by other companies. If the Bank ceases to be categorized as “well capitalized” under banking regulations, it will be prohibited from accepting, renewing or rolling over brokered deposits without the consent of the FDIC. In such a case, the FDIC’s refusal to grant consent to our accepting, renewing or rolling over brokered deposits could effectively restrict or eliminate the ability of the Bank to operate its business lines as presently conducted. In December 2020, the FDIC issued a new regulation which, in the third quarter of 2021, resulted in the majority of our deposits being reclassified from brokered to non-brokered. As of June 30, 2022, approximately $2.17 billion of our total deposit accounts of $5.88 billion were not insured by FDIC insurance, which requires identification of the depositor and is limited to $250,000 per identified depositor. Uninsured accounts may represent a greater liquidity risk than FDIC-insured accounts should large depositors withdraw funds as a result of negative financial developments either at the Bank or in the economy. Significant amounts of our uninsured deposits are comprised of small balances, such as anonymous gift cards and corporate incentive cards for which there is no identified depositor. We do not believe that such uninsured accounts present a significant liquidity risk.

We focus on customer service which we believe has resulted in a history of customer loyalty. Certain components of our deposits do experience seasonality, creating greater excess liquidity at certain times. The largest deposit inflows occur in the first quarter of the year when certain of our accounts are credited with tax refund payments from the U.S. Treasury.

While consumer deposit accounts including prepaid and debit card accounts comprise the vast majority of our funding needs, we maintain secured borrowing lines with the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and the Federal Reserve. As of June 30, 2022, we had a line of credit with the Federal Reserve which exceeded one billion dollars, which may be collateralized by various types of loans, but which we generally have not used. To mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve has encouraged banks to utilize their lines to maximize the amount of funding available for credit markets. Accordingly, the Bank has borrowed on its line on an overnight basis and may do so in the future. The amount of loans pledged varies and the collateral may be unpledged at any time to the extent the collateral exceeds advances. We have pledged in excess of $1.4 billion of multi-family loans to the FHLB. As a result, we have approximately $1.2 billion of availability on our line of credit which we can access at any time. Additionally, approximately $400 million of our available-for-sale securities are U.S. government agency securities which are highly liquid and may be pledged as additional collateral. Our collateralized line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) is $1.4 billion as of June 30, 2022. As of June 30, 2022, there was $385.0 million drawn against our Federal Reserve line. We expect to continue to maintain our facilities with the FHLB and Federal Reserve. We actively monitor our positions and contingent funding sources daily.

As a holding company conducting substantially all our business through our subsidiaries, our near term need for liquidity consists principally of cash for required interest payments on our trust preferred securities and senior debt. Our sources of liquidity are primarily comprised of dividends from the Bank to the holding company, and the issuance of debt. In the third quarter of 2020, holding company

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cash was increased by approximately $98.2 million as a result of the net proceeds of a senior debt offering. As of June 30, 2022, we had cash reserves of approximately $35.0 million at the holding company. A reduction from the prior quarter end reflected the impact of $15.0 million of common stock repurchases. The biannual interest payments on the $100.0 million of senior debt are approximately $2.4 million based on a fixed rate of 4.75%. Current quarterly interest payments on the $13.4 million of subordinated debentures are approximately $175,000 based on a floating rate of 3.25% over London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The senior debt matures in August 2025 and the subordinated debentures mature in March 2038. In lieu of repayment of debt from Bank dividends, industry practice includes the issuance of new debt to repay maturing debt.

Included in our cash and cash-equivalents at June 30, 2022 were $330.0 million of interest earning deposits which primarily consisted of deposits with the Federal Reserve.

In 2022, purchases of $18.3 million of securities were exceeded by $67.7 million of redemptions. We had outstanding commitments to fund loans, including unused lines of credit, of $2.00 billion and $2.15 billion as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The majority of our commitments are variable rate and originate with security backed lines of credit. The recorded amount of such commitments has, for many accounts, been based on the full amount of collateral in a customer’s investment account. The funding requirements for such commitments occur on a measured basis over time and would be funded by normal deposit growth. Additionally, these loans are “demand” loans and as such, represent a contingency source of funding.

We must comply with capital adequacy guidelines issued by the FDIC. A bank must, in general, have a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5.00%, a ratio of Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0%, a ratio of total capital to risk-weighted assets of 10.0% and a ratio of common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets of 6.5% to be considered “well capitalized.” The Tier I leverage ratio is the ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets for the quarter. “Tier I capital” includes common shareholders’ equity, certain qualifying perpetual preferred stock and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less intangibles. At June 30, 2022, we were “well capitalized” under banking regulations.

The following table sets forth our regulatory capital amounts and ratios for the periods indicated:

 

Tier 1 capital

Tier 1 capital

Total capital

Common equity

to average

to risk-weighted

to risk-weighted

tier 1 to risk

assets ratio

assets ratio

assets ratio

weighted assets

As of June 30, 2022

The Bancorp, Inc.

9.51%

13.46%

13.84%

13.46%

The Bancorp Bank

10.45%

14.84%

15.22%

14.84%

"Well capitalized" institution (under FDIC regulations-Basel III)

5.00%

8.00%

10.00%

6.50%

As of December 31, 2021

The Bancorp, Inc.

10.40%

14.72%

15.13%

14.72%

The Bancorp Bank

10.98%

15.48%

15.88%

15.48%

"Well capitalized" institution (under FDIC regulations-Basel III)

5.00%

8.00%

10.00%

6.50%

 

Asset and Liability Management

The management of rate sensitive assets and liabilities is essential to controlling interest rate risk and optimizing interest margins. An interest rate sensitive asset or liability is one that, within a defined time period, either matures or experiences an interest rate change in line with general market rates. Interest rate sensitivity measures the relative volatility of an institution’s interest margin resulting from changes in market interest rates. While it is difficult to predict the impact of inflation and responsive Federal Reserve rate changes on our net interest income, the Federal Reserve has historically utilized interest rate increases in the overnight federal funds rate as one tool in fighting inflation. As a result of high rates of inflation, the Federal Reserve began raising rates in the first and second quarters of 2022, and again in July of 2022. Our largest funding source, prepaid and debit card deposit accounts, contractually adjusts to only a portion of increases or decreases in rates which are largely determined by such Federal Reserve actions. That pricing has generally supported the maintenance of a balance sheet for which net interest income tends to increase with increases in rates. While deposits reprice to only a portion of Federal Reserve rate changes, such changes are immediate. Interest earning assets comprised primarily of loans and securities tend to adjust more fully to rate increases at lagged contractual pricing intervals. The majority of our loans and securities are variable rate and generally reprice monthly or quarterly, although some reprice over several years. Additionally, the impact of loan interest rate floors which must be exceeded before rates on certain loans increase, may result in decreases in net interest income with lesser increases in rates. Cumulative 2022 Federal Reserve interest rate increases have resulted in contractual rates on loans generally exceeding rate floors in the second quarter of 2022. Accordingly, related interest income is generally expected to increase over current levels on such loans, as long as Federal Reserve rates stay constant or increase further. As these loans reprice more fully than deposits, we expect that net interest income will be positively impacted beginning in the third quarter of 2022; however, due to variables discussed in this section, the timing and extent of such increases is difficult to predict.

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We monitor, manage and control interest rate risk through a variety of techniques, including the use of traditional interest rate sensitivity analysis (also known as “gap analysis”) and an interest rate risk management model. With the interest rate risk management model, we project future net interest income and then estimate the effect of various changes in interest rates on that projected net interest income. We also use the interest rate risk management model to calculate the change in net portfolio value over a range of interest rate change scenarios. Traditional gap analysis involves arranging our interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities by repricing periods and then computing the difference (or “interest rate sensitivity gap”) between the assets and liabilities that we estimate will reprice during each time period and cumulatively through the end of each time period.

 

Both interest rate sensitivity modeling and gap analysis are done at a specific point in time and involve a variety of significant estimates and assumptions. Interest rate sensitivity modeling requires, among other things, estimates of how much and when yields and costs on individual categories of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities will respond to general changes in market rates, future cash flows and discount rates. Gap analysis requires estimates as to when individual categories of interest-sensitive assets and liabilities will reprice, and assumes that assets and liabilities assigned to the same repricing period will reprice at the same time and in the same amount. Gap analysis does not account for the fact that repricing of assets and liabilities is discretionary and subject to competitive and other pressures. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities. A gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities exceeds interest rate sensitive assets. During a period of falling interest rates, a positive gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income, while a negative gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income. During a period of rising interest rates, a positive gap would tend to result in an increase in net interest income while a negative gap would tend to affect net interest income adversely.

The following table sets forth the estimated maturity or repricing structure of our interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities at June 30, 2022. Except as stated below, the amounts of assets or liabilities shown which reprice or mature during a particular period were determined in accordance with the contractual terms of each asset or liability. The majority of demand and interest bearing demand deposits and savings deposits are assumed to be “core” deposits, or deposits that will generally remain with us regardless of market interest rates. We estimate the repricing characteristics of these deposits based on historical performance, past experience, judgmental predictions and other deposit behavior assumptions. However, we may choose not to reprice liabilities proportionally to changes in market interest rates for competitive or other reasons. Additionally, although non-interest bearing demand accounts are not paid interest, we estimate certain of the balances will reprice as a result of the contractual fees that are paid to the affinity groups which are based upon a rate index, and therefore are included in interest expense. We have adjusted the transaction account balances in the table downward, to better reflect the impact of their partial adjustment to changes in rates. Loans and security balances, which adjust more fully to market rate changes, are based upon actual balances. The rates on the majority of commercial loans, at fair value, and IBLOC loans totaling $826.9 million and $1.02 billion at June 30, 2022, respectively, were previously at their floors, which were generally exceeded at that date. The table does not assume any prepayment of fixed-rate loans and mortgage-backed securities are scheduled based on their anticipated cash flow, including prepayments based on historical data and current market trends. The table does not necessarily indicate the impact of general interest rate movements on our net interest income because the repricing and related behavior of certain categories of assets and liabilities is beyond our control as, for example, prepayments of loans and withdrawal of deposits. As a result, certain assets and liabilities indicated as repricing within a stated period may in fact reprice at different times and at different rate levels.

1-90

91-364

1-3

3-5

Over 5

Days

Days

Years

Years

Years

(dollars in thousands)

Interest earning assets:

Commercial loans, at fair value

$

869,370 

$

24,428 

$

19,803 

$

76,260 

$

5,632 

Loans, net of deferred loan fees and costs

3,681,517 

96,427 

322,568 

431,190 

222,995 

Investment securities

435,613 

55,035 

136,868 

109,514 

89,586 

Interest earning deposits

329,992 

Total interest earning assets

5,316,492 

175,890 

479,239 

616,964 

318,213 

Interest bearing liabilities:

Transaction accounts as adjusted*

2,697,281 

Savings and money market

486,189 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

42 

Short-term borrowings

385,000 

Senior debt and subordinated debentures

13,401 

98,866 

Total interest bearing liabilities

3,581,913 

98,866 

Gap

$

1,734,579 

$

175,890 

$

380,373 

$

616,964 

$

318,213 

Cumulative gap

$

1,734,579 

$

1,910,469 

$

2,290,842 

$

2,907,806 

$

3,226,019 

Gap to assets ratio

24%

2%

5%

9%

4%

Cumulative gap to assets ratio

24%

26%

31%

40%

44%

* Transaction accounts are comprised primarily of demand deposits. While demand deposits are non-interest bearing, related fees paid to affinity groups may reprice according to specified indices.

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The methods used to analyze interest rate sensitivity in this table have a number of limitations. Certain assets and liabilities may react differently to changes in interest rates even though they reprice or mature in the same or similar time periods. The interest rates on certain assets and liabilities may change at different times than market interest rates, with some changing in advance of changes in market rates and some lagging behind changes in market rates. Additionally, the actual prepayments and withdrawals we experience when interest rates change may deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the data shown in the table. Accordingly, actual results can and often do differ from projections.

We believe that the assumptions utilized in evaluating our estimated net interest income are reasonable; however, the interest rate sensitivity of our assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet financial instruments, as well as the estimated effect of changes in interest rates on estimated net interest income, could vary substantially if different assumptions are used or actual experience differs from presumed behavior of various deposit and loan categories. The following table shows the effects of interest rate shocks on our net portfolio value described as Market Value of Portfolio Equity (“MVPE”) and net interest income. Rate shocks assume that current interest rates change immediately and sustain parallel shifts. For interest rate increases or decreases of 100 and 200 basis points, our policy includes a guideline that our MVPE ratio should not decrease more than 10% and 15%, respectively, and that net interest income should not decrease more than 10% and 15%, respectively. As illustrated in the following table, we complied with our asset/liability policy guidelines at June 30, 2022. While our modeling suggests that rate increases of 100 and 200 basis points will have a positive impact on net interest income (as shown in the table below), the actual amount of such increase cannot be determined, and there can be no assurance any increase will be realized.

Net portfolio value at

Net interest income

June 30, 2022

June 30, 2022

Percentage

Percentage

Rate scenario

Amount

change

Amount

change

(dollars in thousands)

+200 basis points

$

1,252,152 

3.72%

$

289,800 

18.76%

+100 basis points

1,229,779 

1.87%

266,771 

9.33%

Flat rate

1,207,226 

244,015 

-100 basis points

1,167,923 

(3.26)%

223,871 

(8.26)%

-200 basis points

1,128,645 

(6.51)%

219,379 

(10.10)%

Financial Condition

General. Our total assets at June 30, 2022 were $7.12 billion, of which our total loans were $4.75 billion, and our commercial loans, at fair value, were $995.5 million. At December 31, 2021, our total assets were $6.84 billion, of which our total loans were $3.75 billion, and our commercial loans, at fair value were $1.39 billion. The increase in assets reflected loan growth, partially offset by continuing decreases in securities.

Interest earning deposits and federal funds sold. At June 30, 2022, we had a total of $330.0 million of interest earning deposits compared to $596.4 million at December 31, 2021, a decrease of $266.4 million. These deposits were comprised primarily of balances at the Federal Reserve, which were reduced as a result of loan growth and periodic fluctuations in deposits.

Investment portfolio. For detailed information on the composition and maturity distribution of our investment portfolio, see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements. Total investment securities decreased to $826.6 million at June 30, 2022, a decrease of $127.1 million, or 13.3%, from December 31, 2021. The decrease reflected securities repayments.

Under the accounting guidance related to CECL, changes in fair value of securities unrelated to credit losses, continue to be recognized through equity. However, credit-related losses are recognized through an allowance, rather than through a reduction in the amortized cost of the security. CECL accounting guidance also permits the reversal of allowances for credit deterioration in future periods based on improvements in credit, which was not included in previous guidance. Generally, a security’s credit-related loss is the difference between its amortized cost basis and the best estimate of its expected future cash flows discounted at the security’s effective yield. That difference is recognized through the income statement, as with prior guidance, but is renamed a provision for credit loss. For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we recognized no credit-related losses on our portfolio.

Investments in Federal Home Loan and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank stock are recorded at cost and amounted to $1.6 million at June 30, 2022 and $1.7 million at December 31, 2021. Federal Home Loan Bank stock purchases are required in order to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Both the FHLB and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank require its correspondent banking institutions to hold stock as a condition of membership.

At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 no investment securities were encumbered as borrowings were collateralized with loans.

Of the six securities resulting from our securitizations all have been repaid except that from CRE-2. As of June 30, 2022, the principal balance of the security owned by the Company issued by CRE-2 was $12.6 million. Repayment is expected from the workout or

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disposition of commercial real estate collateral, after repayment of more senior tranches. The remaining collateral consists of four loans, three backed by retail properties and one backed by an office complex. In addition to the repayment of the single performing retail loan for $8.0 million, the servicer is utilizing 2021 appraised values totaling $32.6 million for the foreclosed property on the remaining two retail properties. The office building loan matured on June 1, 2022, and subject to verification from a recently ordered appraisal, a broker’s indication of value for that collateral was $20.9 million. The $53.5 million total estimated collateral value of these three defaulted loans, compares to $62.2 million to repaid on those loans. We expect that the $8.7 million deficiency will be absorbed by the two tranches subordinate to the Company’s security, which total $31.4 million. After those tranches absorb the deficiency, 39.5% protection will remain in those subordinate tranches. However, any future reappraisals could result in further decreases in collateral valuation. While available information indicates that the value of existing collateral will be adequate to repay the Company’s security, there can be no assurance that such valuations will be realized upon property liquidations, and that deficiencies will not exceed the 39.5% remaining credit support.

The following table shows the contractual maturity distribution and the weighted average yield of our investment portfolio security as of June 30, 2022 (in thousands). The weighted average yield was calculated by dividing the amount of individual securities to total securities in each category, multiplying by the yield of the individual security and adding the results of those individual computations.

 

After

After

Zero

one to

five to

Over

to one

Average

five

Average

ten

Average

ten

Average

Available-for-sale

year

yield

years

yield

years

yield

years

yield

Total

U.S. Government agency securities

$

$

2,986 

2.24%

$

14,024 

2.72%

$

11,727 

2.39%

$

28,737 

Asset-backed securities

5,915 

2.93%

156,745 

3.00%

183,239 

3.12%

345,899 

Tax-exempt obligations of states and political subdivisions *

3,561 

2.77%

3,561 

Taxable obligations of states and political subdivisions

1,529 

5.51%

39,214 

3.24%

4,570 

3.48%

45,313 

Residential mortgage-backed securities

42,345 

2.46%

15,040 

3.05%

97,979 

1.93%

155,364 

Collateralized mortgage obligation securities

409 

1.81%

7,664 

2.58%

40,879 

2.32%

48,952 

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

20,511 

2.55%

50,240 

2.63%

36,626 

1.69%

85,492 

3.19%

192,869 

Corporate debt securities

5,921 

4.68%

5,921 

Total

$

22,040 

$

144,670 

$

234,669 

$

425,237 

$

826,616 

Weighted average yield

2.76%

2.75%

2.78%

2.78%

* If adjusted to their taxable equivalents, yields would approximate 3.51% for one to five years at a Federal tax rate of 21%.

Commercial loans, at fair value. Commercial loans, at fair value are comprised of non-SBA CRE loans and SBA loans which had been originated for sale or securitization through first quarter 2020, and which are now being held on the balance sheet. Non-SBA CRE loans and SBA loans are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis based upon pricing for similar loans where market indications of the sales price of such loans are not available, on a pooled basis. Commercial loans, at fair value decreased to $995.5 million at June 30, 2022 from $1.39 billion at December 31, 2021 reflecting the impact of loan repayments. These loans continue to be accounted for at fair value. In the third quarter of 2021 we resumed originating non-SBA CRE loans, after suspending such originations in the first quarter of 2020. These originations reflect lending criteria similar to the existing loan portfolio and are primarily comprised of multi-family (apartment buildings) collateral. The new originations, which are intended to be held for investment, are accounted for at amortized cost.

Loan portfolio. Total loans increased to $4.75 billion at June 30, 2022 from $3.75 billion at December 31, 2021.

The following table summarizes our loan portfolio, excluding loans held at fair value, by loan category for the periods indicated (in

thousands):

 

June 30,

December 31,

2022

2021

SBL non-real estate

$

112,854 

$

147,722 

SBL commercial mortgage

425,219 

361,171 

SBL construction

27,042 

27,199 

Small business loans

565,115 

536,092 

Direct lease financing

583,086 

531,012 

SBLOC / IBLOC *

2,274,256 

1,929,581 

Advisor financing **

155,235 

115,770 

Real estate bridge loans

1,106,875 

621,702 

Other loans ***

63,514 

5,014 

4,748,081 

3,739,171 

Unamortized loan fees and costs

6,616 

8,053 

Total loans, including unamortized loan fees and costs

$

4,754,697 

$

3,747,224 

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June 30,

December 31,

2022

2021

SBL loans, including costs net of deferred fees of $6,444 and $5,345

for June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively

$

571,559 

$

541,437 

SBL loans included in commercial loans, at fair value

168,579 

199,585 

Total small business loans ****

$

740,138 

$

741,022 

* Securities Backed Lines of Credit, or SBLOC, are collateralized by marketable securities, while Insurance Backed Lines of Credit, or IBLOC, are collateralized by the cash surrender value of insurance policies. At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, IBLOC loans amounted to $1.02 billion and $788.3 million.

** In 2020, the Company began originating loans to investment advisors for purposes of debt refinance, acquisition of another firm or internal succession. Maximum loan amounts are subject to loan-to-value ratios of 70%, based on third-party business appraisals, but may be increased depending upon the debt service coverage ratio. Personal guarantees and blanket business liens are obtained as appropriate.

*** Includes demand deposit overdrafts reclassified as loan balances totaling $170,000 and $322,000 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Estimated overdraft charge-offs and recoveries are reflected in the allowance for credit losses and have been immaterial.

**** The small business loans held at fair value are comprised of the government guaranteed portion of SBA 7a loans at the dates indicated. A reduction in SBL non-real estate from $122.4 million to $112.9 million in the second quarter of 2022 resulted primarily from U.S. government repayments of PPP loans authorized by The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. PPP loans totaled $10.3 million at June 30, 2022, $23.7 million at March 31, 2022 and $44.8 million at December 31, 2021.

The following table summarizes our small business loan portfolio, including loans held at fair value, by loan category as of June 30, 2022 (in thousands):

 

Loan principal

U.S. government guaranteed portion of SBA loans (a)

$

375,600 

Paycheck Protection Program loans (PPP) (a)

10,341 

Commercial mortgage SBA (b)

215,190 

Construction SBA (c)

11,906 

Non-guaranteed portion of U.S. government guaranteed loans (d)

99,907 

Non-SBA small business loans (e)

20,751 

Total principal

$

733,695 

Unamortized fees and costs

6,443 

Total small business loans

$

740,138 

(a)This is the portion of SBA 7a loans (7a) and PPP loans which have been guaranteed by the U.S. government, and therefore are assumed to have no credit risk.

(b)Substantially all these loans are made under the SBA 504 Fixed Asset Financing program (504) which dictates origination date loan-to-value percentages (“LTV”), generally 50-60%, to which the Bank adheres.

(c)Of the $11.9 million in Construction SBA loans, $10.8 million are 504 first mortgages with an origination date LTV of 50-60% and $1.1 million are SBA interim loans with an approved SBA post-construction full takeout/payoff.

(d)The $99.9 million represents the unguaranteed portion of 7a loans which are 70% or more guaranteed by the U.S. government. 7a loans are not made on the basis of real estate LTV; however, they are subject to SBA's "All Available Collateral" rule which mandates that to the extent a borrower or its 20% or greater principals have available collateral (including personal residences), the collateral must be pledged to fully collateralize the loan, after applying SBA-determined liquidation rates. In addition, all 7a and 504 loans require the personal guaranty of all 20% or greater owners.  

(e)The $20.8 million of non-SBA loans is comprised of approximately 20 conventional coffee/doughnut/carryout franchisee note purchases. The majority of purchased notes were made to multi-unit operators, are considered seasoned and have performed as agreed.

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The following table summarizes our small business loan portfolio, excluding the government guaranteed portion of SBA 7a loans and PPP loans, by loan type as of June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

 

SBL commercial mortgage*

SBL construction*

SBL non-real estate

Total

% Total

Hotels (except casino hotels) and motels

$

69,187 

$

71

$

22

$

69,280 

18%

Full-service restaurants

12,726 

2,426

1,789

16,941 

5%

Car washes

15,998 

795

115

16,908 

5%

Child day care services

14,556 

911

15,467 

4%

Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers

15,007 

15,007 

4%

Baked goods stores

4,383 

8,723

13,106 

4%

Funeral homes and funeral services

10,147 

49

10,196 

3%

Fitness and recreational sports centers

5,407 

2,674

1,951

10,032 

3%

Offices of lawyers

9,250 

9,250 

3%

Assisted living facilities for the elderly

8,860 

8,860 

3%

Gasoline stations with convenience stores

8,177 

8,177 

2%

Lessors of nonresidential buildings

8,014 

8,014 

2%

General warehousing and storage

6,970 

6,970 

2%

Lessors of other real estate property

6,181 

6,181 

2%

All other amusement and recreation industries

4,558 

33

1,059

5,650 

2%

Limited-service restaurants

906 

1,959

2,440

5,305 

2%

Other miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers

4,892 

91

4,983 

1%

Other technical and trade schools

44 

4,848

4,892 

1%

Other spectator sports

4,768 

4,768 

1%

Plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors

2,876 

1,019

3,895 

1%

Offices of dentists

2,569 

552

77

3,198 

1%

Landscaping services

1,863 

164

1,167

3,194 

1%

Other warehousing and storage

3,180 

3,180 

1%

All other miscellaneous wood product manufacturing

2,972 

2,972 

1%

Offices of physicians (except mental health specialists)

2,743 

7

2,750 

1%

Vocational rehabilitation services

2,689 

2,689 

1%

Elementary and secondary schools

2,446 

2,446 

1%

All other miscellaneous general purpose machinery manufacturing

2,400 

2,400 

1%

Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores

2,300 

2,300 

1%

Pet care (except veterinary) services

1,894 

384

2,278 

1%

Automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance

1,603 

592

2,195 

1%

Amusement arcades

2,190 

2,190 

1%

Offices of real estate agents and brokers

2,155 

2,155 

1%

Other**

47,840 

889

21,196

69,925 

19%

$

291,751 

$

14,411 

$

41,592 

$

347,754 

100%

* Of the SBL commercial mortgage and SBL construction loans, $79.5 million represents the total of the non-guaranteed portion of SBA 7a loans and non-SBA loans. The balance of those categories represents SBA 504 loans with 50%-60% origination date loan-to-values.

** Loan types less than $2.0 million are spread over a hundred different classifications such as Commercial Printing, Pet and Pet Supplies Stores, Securities Brokerage, etc.

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The following table summarizes our small business loan portfolio, excluding the government guaranteed portion of SBA 7a loans and PPP loans, by state as of June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

 

SBL commercial mortgage*

SBL construction*

SBL non-real estate

Total

% Total

Florida

$

66,853 

$

383 

$

5,107 

$

72,343 

21%

California

48,293 

2,426 

3,387 

54,106 

16%

North Carolina

21,558 

7,001 

2,152 

30,711 

9%

New York

24,877 

71 

2,887 

27,835 

8%

Pennsylvania

22,106 

2,466 

24,572 

7%

Colorado

11,309 

3,909 

1,379 

16,597 

5%

Illinois

14,868 

1,615 

16,483 

5%

Texas

12,061 

3,546 

15,607 

4%

New Jersey

7,439 

7,286 

14,725 

4%

Virginia

9,490 

1,101 

10,591 

3%

Connecticut

9,667 

508 

10,175 

3%

Georgia

7,096 

1,614 

8,710 

3%

Tennessee

8,132 

348 

8,480 

2%

Ohio

6,113 

481 

6,594 

2%

Michigan

3,285 

344 

3,629 

1%

Other States

18,604 

621 

7,371 

26,596 

7%

$

291,751 

$

14,411 

$

41,592 

$

347,754 

100%

* Of the SBL commercial mortgage and SBL construction loans, $79.5 million represents the total of the non-guaranteed portion of SBA 7a loans and non-SBA loans. The balance of those categories represents SBA 504 loans with 50%-60% origination date loan-to-values.

The following table summarizes the 10 largest loans in our small business loan portfolio, including loans held at fair value, as of June 30, 2022 (in thousands):

 

Type*

State

SBL commercial mortgage*

Mental health and substance abuse center

Florida

$

10,126 

Hotel

Florida

8,728 

Lawyer's office

California

8,521 

General warehousing and storage

Pennsylvania

6,969 

Hotel

New York

5,900 

Hotel

North Carolina

5,761 

Assisted living facility

Florida

5,127 

Mental health and substance abuse center

Connecticut

4,880 

Technical and trade school

North Carolina

4,847 

Hotel

Pennsylvania

4,646 

Total

$

65,505 

* All the top 10 loans are 504 SBA loans with 50%-60% origination date loan-to-value. The top 10 loan table above does not include loans to the extent that they are U.S. government guaranteed.

Commercial real estate loans, primarily bridge loans, excluding SBA loans, are as follows including LTV at origination as of June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

 

# Loans

Balance

Weighted average origination date LTV

Weighted average interest rate

Real estate bridge loans (multi-family apartment loans recorded at book value)*

95 

$

1,106,875 

74%

4.52%

Non-SBA commercial real estate loans, at fair value:

Multi-family (apartment bridge loans)*

48 

$

696,948 

76%

4.74%

Hospitality (hotels and lodging)

70,783 

65%

5.65%

Retail

51,851 

71%

5.01%

Other

13,901 

74%

5.06%

65 

833,483 

74%

4.84%

Fair value adjustment

(6,569)

Total non-SBA commercial real estate loans, at fair value

826,914 

Total commercial real estate loans

$

1,933,789 

74%

4.67%

* In the third quarter of 2021, we resumed the origination of multi-family apartment loans. These are similar to the multi-family apartment loans carried at fair value, but at origination are intended to be held on the balance sheet, so are not accounted for at fair value.

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The following table summarizes our commercial real estate loans, primarily bridge loans excluding SBA loans, by state as of June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

 

Balance

Origination date LTV

Texas

$

677,739 

76%

Georgia

188,821 

73%

Ohio

114,577 

72%

Florida

103,001 

73%

Tennessee

100,665 

70%

Alabama

89,454 

74%

Virginia

56,600 

72%

Arizona

56,445 

72%

Other States each <$56 million

546,487 

74%

Total

$

1,933,789 

74%

The following table summarizes our 15 largest commercial real estate loans, primarily bridge loans, excluding SBA loans, as of June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands). All these loans are multi-family loans.

 

Balance

Origination date LTV

Texas

$

41,040 

75%

Texas

39,344 

79%

Texas

38,625 

72%

Tennessee

37,380 

72%

Texas

37,282 

75%

Texas

37,258 

80%

Michigan

30,700 

79%

Tennessee

30,361 

62%

Missouri

30,000 

72%

Mississippi

28,853 

79%

Texas

28,500 

77%

Texas

27,480 

77%

New Jersey

26,993 

77%

Ohio

26,842 

74%

Oklahoma

26,800 

78%

15 Largest loans

$

487,458 

75%

The following table summarizes our institutional banking portfolio by type as of June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

 

Type

Principal

% of total

Securities backed lines of credit (SBLOC)

$

1,257,060 

52%

Insurance backed lines of credit (IBLOC)

1,017,196 

42%

Advisor financing

155,235 

6%

Total

$

2,429,491 

100%

For SBLOC, we generally lend up to 50% of the value of equities and 80% for investment grade securities. While equities have fallen in excess of 30% in recent years, the reduction in collateral value of brokerage accounts collateralizing SBLOCs generally has been less, for two reasons. First, many collateral accounts are “balanced” and accordingly, have a component of debt securities, which have either not decreased in value as much as equities, or in some cases may have increased in value. Secondly, many of these accounts have the benefit of professional investment advisors who provided some protection against market downturns, through diversification and other means. Additionally, borrowers often utilize only a portion of collateral value, which lowers the percentage of principal to the market value of collateral.

The following table summarizes our top 10 SBLOC loans as of June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

 

Principal amount

% Principal to collateral

$

18,000 

41%

15,705 

62%

14,428 

35%

9,465 

32%

9,376 

64%

9,034 

44%

8,483 

70%

7,906 

73%

6,232 

29%

6,205 

51%

Total and weighted average

$

104,834 

49%

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IBLOC loans are backed by the cash value of life insurance policies which have been assigned to us. We generally lend up to 95% of such cash value. Our underwriting standards require approval of the insurance companies which carry the policies backing these loans. Currently, eight insurance companies have been approved and, as of January 26, 2022, all were rated A (excellent or better) by AM BEST.

The following table summarizes our direct lease financing portfolio* by type as of June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

 

Principal balance

% Total

Construction

$

116,392 

20%

Government agencies and public institutions**

91,119 

16%

Waste management and remediation services

68,289 

12%

Real estate and rental and leasing

60,324 

10%

Retail trade

48,807 

8%

Health care and social assistance

31,104 

5%

Transportation and warehousing

30,474 

5%

Professional, scientific, and technical services

20,193 

3%

Wholesale trade

17,385 

3%

Manufacturing

16,913 

3%

Educational services

8,277 

1%

Finance and insurance

7,200 

1%

Arts, entertainment and recreation

4,000 

1%

Other

62,609 

12%

Total

$

583,086 

100%

* Of the total $583.1 million of direct lease financing, $499.4 million consisted of vehicle leases with the remaining balance consisting of equipment leases.

** Includes public universities and school districts.

The following table summarizes our direct lease financing portfolio by state as of June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands):

 

Principal balance

% Total

Florida

$

93,465 

16%

Utah

51,469 

9%

California

48,844 

8%

New Jersey

39,950 

7%

Pennsylvania

38,930 

7%

Texas

38,701 

7%

New York

31,347 

5%

North Carolina

26,233 

4%

Maryland

24,367 

4%

Connecticut

17,133 

3%

Washington

16,532 

3%

Georgia

14,160 

2%

Idaho

11,901 

2%

Alabama

10,325 

2%

Illinois

10,135 

2%

Other States

109,594 

19%

Total

$

583,086 

100%

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The following table presents loan categories by maturity for the period indicated. Actual repayments historically have, and will likely in the future, differ significantly from contractual maturities because individual borrowers generally have the right to prepay loans, with or without prepayment penalties. Please see “Asset and Liability Management” which addresses interest rate risk.

 

June 30, 2022

Within

One to five

After five but

one year

years

within 15 years

After 15 years

Total

(in thousands)

SBL non-real estate

$

10,776 

$

49,712 

$

122,815 

$

1,384 

$

184,687 

SBL commercial mortgage

27,123 

6,372 

107,308 

387,300 

528,103 

SBL construction

1,735 

25,613 

27,348 

Leasing

94,916 

465,039 

23,131 

583,086 

SBLOC/IBLOC

2,274,256 

2,274,256 

Advisor financing

12,867 

142,368 

155,235 

Real estate bridge lending

1,106,875 

1,106,875 

Other loans

35,264 

10,341 

2,653 

15,428 

63,686 

Loans at fair value excluding SBL

739,022 

86,153 

1,739 

826,914 

$

3,183,092 

$

1,737,359 

$

398,275 

$

431,464 

$

5,750,190 

Loan maturities after one year with:

Fixed rates

SBL non-real estate

$

10,341 

$

$

$

10,341 

Leasing

465,039 

23,131 

488,170 

Advisor financing

12,867 

142,368 

155,235 

Other loans

1,417 

323 

15,428 

17,168 

Loans at fair value excluding SBL

57,701 

57,701 

Total loans at fixed rates

547,365 

165,822 

15,428 

728,615 

Variable rates

SBL non-real estate

39,371 

122,815 

1,384 

163,570 

SBL commercial mortgage

6,372 

107,308 

387,300 

500,980 

SBL construction

25,613 

25,613 

Real estate bridge lending

1,106,875 

1,106,875 

Other loans

8,924 

2,330 

11,254 

Loans at fair value excluding SBL

28,452 

1,739 

30,191 

Total at variable rates

1,189,994 

232,453 

416,036 

1,838,483 

Total

$

1,737,359 

$

398,275 

$

431,464 

$

2,567,098 

Allowance for credit losses. We review the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses on at least a quarterly basis to determine a provision for credit losses to maintain our allowance at a level we believe is appropriate to recognize current expected credit losses. Our Chief Credit Officer oversees the loan review department, which measures the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses independently of loan production officers. For detailed information on the allowance for credit loss methodology, please see Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements.

The Company performed a strategic evaluation of its businesses in the third quarter of 2014 and decided to discontinue its Philadelphia commercial lending operations to focus on its specialty finance lending. The Company has since disposed of the vast majority of related loans and other real estate owned. While in the process of disposition, financial results of the commercial lending operations were presented as separate from continuing operations on the consolidated statements of operations and assets of the commercial lending operations to be disposed of were presented as assets held-for-sale on the consolidated balance sheets. As disposition efforts had concluded, discontinued loans of $61.6 million were reclassified to loans held for investment in the first quarter of 2022. Accordingly, these loans will be accounted for as such, and included in related tables. On the December 31, 2021 consolidated balance sheet, these discontinued loans were reclassified as loans held for sale in continuing operations and included within “Commercial loans, at fair value”. Discontinued other real estate owned of $17.3 million which constituted the remainder of discontinued assets was reclassified to the other real estate owned caption on the balance sheet. In the first quarter of 2022 these loans were reclassified to held for investment. In the second quarter of 2022, as a result of the loan reclassification, related valuation reserves were reversed as a credit to “Net realized and unrealized gains on commercial loans, at fair value” in the consolidated statement of operations, while the allowances for credit losses and loan commitments in the consolidated balance sheet were increased through a provision for credit losses. The $3.5 million credit to “ Net realized and unrealized gains on commercial loans, at fair value” was offset by provisions for credit losses of $3.5 million with no net impact on income. Of the $3.5 million provision, $1.3 million increased the allowance for credit losses and $2.2 million increased the allowance for loan commitments recorded in other liabilities. These reclassification entries were made retroactive to the first quarter of 2022 and are reflected in year to date 2022 results.

At June 30, 2022, the allowance for credit losses amounted to $19.1 million which represented a $1.3 million increase compared to the $17.8 million at December 31, 2021. In addition to the increase resulting from the reclassification of discontinued loans noted above, the increase reflected the impact of loan growth on the CECL model which was offset by allowance reductions as described in “Provision

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for Credit Losses”. Troubled debt restructured loans are individually considered by comparing collateral values with principal outstanding and establishing specific reserves within the allowance. At June 30, 2022, there were 12 troubled debt restructured loans with a balance of $5.3 million which had specific reserves of $609,000. These reserves related primarily to the non-guaranteed portion of SBA loans for start-up businesses.

A description of loan review coverage targets is set forth below.

The following loan review percentages are performed over periods of eighteen to twenty-four months. At June 30, 2022, in excess of 50% of the total continuing loan portfolio was reviewed by the loan review department or, for small business loans, rated internally by that department. In addition to the review of all classified loans, the targeted coverages and scope of the reviews are risk-based and vary according to each portfolio as follows:

Securities Backed Lines of Credit (SBLOC) – The targeted review threshold for 2022 is 40%, including a sample focusing on the largest 25% of SBLOCs by commitment. A random sample of at least twenty loans will be reviewed each quarter. At June 30, 2022, approximately 48% of the SBLOC portfolio had been reviewed. 

Insurance Backed Lines of Credit (IBLOC) – The targeted review threshold for 2022 is 40%, including a sample focusing on the largest 25% of IBLOCs by commitment. A random sample of at least twenty loans will be reviewed each quarter. At June 30, 2022, approximately 50% of the IBLOC portfolio had been reviewed.

Advisor Financing – The targeted review threshold for 2022 is 50%. At June 30, 2022, approximately 96% of the advisor financing portfolio had been reviewed. The loan balance review threshold is $1.0 million.

Small Business Loans – The targeted review threshold for 2022 is 60%, to be rated and/or reviewed within 90 days of funding, excluding fully guaranteed loans purchased for CRA, and fully guaranteed PPP loans. The loan balance review threshold is $1.5 million and additionally includes any classified loans. At June 30, 2022, approximately 69% of the non-government guaranteed loan portfolio had been reviewed.

Direct Lease Financing – The targeted review threshold for 2022 is 35%. At June 30, 2022, approximately 41% of the leasing portfolio had been reviewed. The loan balance review threshold is $1.5 million.

Commercial Real Estate Bridge Loans, at fair value and Commercial Real Estate Bridge Loans, at amortized cost (floating rate excluding SBA, which are included in Small Business Loans above) – The targeted review threshold for 2022 is 60%. Floating rate loans will be reviewed initially within 90 days of funding and will be monitored on an ongoing basis as to payment status. Subsequent reviews will be performed for relationships over $10.0 million. At June 30, 2022, approximately 100% of the non-SBA CRE floating rate loans outstanding for more than 90 days had been reviewed.

Commercial Real Estate Loans, at fair value (fixed rate excluding SBA which are included in Small Business Loans above) The targeted review threshold for 2022 is 100%. At June 30, 2022, approximately 100% of the non-SBA CRE fixed rate portfolio had been reviewed.

Specialty Lending Specialty Lending, defined as commercial loans unique in nature that do not fit into other established categories, will have a review coverage threshold of 100% for non-CRA loans. At June 30, 2022, approximately 100% of the non-CRA loans had been reviewed.

 

Home Equity Lines of Credit or HELOC – Due to the small number and outstanding balances of HELOCs only the largest loans will be subject to review. The remaining loans are monitored and, if necessary, adversely classified under the Uniform Retail Credit Classification and Account Management Policy. At June 30, 2022, approximately 70% of the HELOC portfolio had been reviewed.

Other minor loan categories are reviewed at the discretion of the loan review department.

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The following tables present delinquencies by type of loan as of the dates specified (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

90+ Days

Total

Total

past due

past due

still accruing

Non-accrual

past due

Current

loans

SBL non-real estate

$

1,327 

$

1,144 

$

608 

$

895 

$

3,974 

$

108,880 

$

112,854 

SBL commercial mortgage

2,134 

1,423 

3,564 

421,655 

425,219 

SBL construction

710 

710 

26,332 

27,042 

Direct lease financing

932 

639 

589 

2,160 

580,926 

583,086 

SBLOC / IBLOC

2,021 

1,407 

94 

3,522 

2,270,734 

2,274,256 

Advisor financing

155,235 

155,235 

Real estate bridge loans

1,106,875 

1,106,875 

Other loans

1,288 

94 

3,557 

670 

5,609 

57,905 

63,514 

Unamortized loan fees and costs

6,616 

6,616 

$

7,702 

$

3,291 

$

4,848 

$

3,698 

$

19,539 

$

4,735,158 

$

4,754,697 

December 31, 2021

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

90+ Days

Total

Total

past due

past due

still accruing

Non-accrual

past due

Current

loans

SBL non-real estate

$

1,375 

$

3,138 

$

441 

$

1,313 

$

6,267 

$

141,455 

$

147,722 

SBL commercial mortgage

220 

812 

1,032 

360,139 

361,171 

SBL construction

710 

710 

26,489 

27,199 

Direct lease financing

1,833 

692 

20 

254 

2,799 

528,213 

531,012 

SBLOC / IBLOC

5,985 

289 

6,274 

1,923,307 

1,929,581 

Advisor financing

115,770 

115,770 

Real estate bridge loans

621,702 

621,702 

Other loans

72 

72 

4,942 

5,014 

Unamortized loan fees and costs

8,053 

8,053 

$

9,193 

$

4,339 

$

461 

$

3,161 

$

17,154 

$

3,730,070 

$

3,747,224 

Although we consider our allowance for credit losses to be adequate based on information currently available, future additions to the allowance may be necessary due to changes in economic conditions, our ongoing loss experience and that of our peers, changes in management’s assumptions as to future delinquencies, recoveries and losses, deterioration of specific credits and management’s intent with regard to the disposition of loans and leases.

The following table summarizes select asset quality ratios for each of the periods indicated:

 

For the six months ended

For the year ended

or as of June 30,

or as of December 31,

2022

2021

2021

Ratio of:

Allowance for credit losses to total loans

0.40%

0.52%

0.48%

Allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans *

223.34%

171.90%

491.61%

Non-performing loans to total loans*

0.18%

0.31%

0.10%

Non-performing assets to total assets *

0.39%

0.40%

0.33%

Net charge-offs to average loans

0.02%

0.02%

0.03%

* Includes loans 90 days past due still accruing interest.

The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans decreased to 0.40% as of June 30, 2022 from 0.52% at June 30, 2021. The reduction resulted from an increase in loans which was proportionately greater than the increase in the allowance. Continuing growth in SBLOC, IBLOC and REBL, which have allowance allocations lower than the overall percentage of allowance for credit losses to total loans, has reduced that percentage. While loans grew, there was also a decrease in allowances on credit deteriorated loans. The reduction also reflected the impact of a downward qualitative factor adjustment in our CECL methodology. The downward adjustment resulted from a greater proportion of government guaranteed balances, compared to prior periods, in applicable small business loan pools, which are segregated on the basis of similar risk characteristics (see Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements). These decreases in the allowance were partially offset by an increase of $1.3 million resulting from the reclassification of loans from discontinued operations (see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements). The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans increased to 223.34% at June 30, 2022, from 171.90% at June 30, 2021, primarily as a result of the increase in the allowance while non-performing loans decreased slightly. The ratio of non-performing assets to total assets of 0.39% at June 30, 2022 was comparable to the 0.40% at June 30, 2021 as an increase in non-performing assets was offset by an increase in assets. Net charge-offs to average loans remained constant at 0.02% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to 0.02% for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

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Net charge-offs. Net charge-offs were $917,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $387,000 from net charge-offs of $530,000 during the comparable period of 2021. Charge-offs in both periods resulted primarily from non-real estate SBL and leasing charge-offs. SBL charge-offs result primarily from the non-government guaranteed portion of SBA loans.

The following tables reflect the relationship of average loan volume and net charge-offs by segment (dollars in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

SBL non-real estate

SBL commercial mortgage

SBL construction

Direct lease financing

SBLOC / IBLOC

Advisor financing

Real estate bridge loans

Other loans

Charge-offs

$

844 

$

$

$

199 

$

$

$

$

Recoveries

33 

93 

Net charge-offs

$

811 

$

$

$

106 

$

$

$

$

Average loan balance

$

127,654 

$

390,650 

$

28,558 

$

550,905 

$

2,090,357 

$

139,155 

$

844,018 

$

43,208 

Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans during the period

0.64%

0.02%

June 30, 2021

SBL non-real estate

SBL commercial mortgage

SBL construction

Direct lease financing

SBLOC / IBLOC

Advisor financing

Other loans

Charge-offs

$

321 

$

23 

$

$

193 

$

15 

$

$

Recoveries

15 

Net charge-offs

$

306 

$

23 

$

$

186 

$

15 

$

$

Average loan balance

$

242,138 

$

322,152 

$

19,384 

$

484,303 

$

1,639,857 

$

60,236 

$

6,134 

Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans during the period

0.13%

0.01%

0.04%

Non-accrual Loans, Loans 90 Days Delinquent and Still Accruing, Other Real Estate Owned and Troubled Debt Restructurings. Loans are considered to be non-performing if they are on a non-accrual basis or they are past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest. A loan which is past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest remains on accrual status only when it is both adequately secured as to principal and interest, and is in the process of collection. Troubled debt restructurings are loans with terms that have been renegotiated to provide a reduction or deferral of interest or principal, because of a weakening in the financial positions of the borrowers. We had $18.9 million of other real estate owned (“OREO”) at June 30, 2022 and $18.9 million of OREO at December 31, 2021. The following tables summarize our non-performing loans, OREO, and loans past due 90 days or more still accruing interest.

 

June 30,

December 31,

2022

2021

(in thousands)

Non-accrual loans

SBL non-real estate

$

895 

$

1,313 

SBL commercial mortgage

1,423 

812 

SBL construction

710 

710 

Direct leasing

254 

Other loans

607 

Consumer - home equity

63 

72 

Total non-accrual loans

3,698 

3,161 

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing

4,848 

461 

Total non-performing loans

8,546 

3,622 

Other real estate owned

18,873 

18,873 

Total non-performing assets

$

27,419 

$

22,495 

Loans that were modified as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and considered troubled debt restructurings are as follows

dollars in thousands):  

 

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

Number

Pre-modification recorded investment

Post-modification recorded investment

Number

Pre-modification recorded investment

Post-modification recorded investment

SBL non-real estate

$

665 

$

665 

$

1,231 

$

1,231 

SBL commercial mortgage

835 

835 

Other loans

3,552 

3,552 

Consumer - home equity

244 

244 

248 

248 

Total(1)

12 

$

5,296 

$

5,296 

10 

$

1,479 

$

1,479 

(1)Troubled debt restructurings include non-accrual loans of $1.2 million and $656,000 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

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The balances below provide information as to how the loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings loans at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

Adjusted interest rate

Extended maturity

Combined rate and maturity

Adjusted interest rate

Extended maturity

Combined rate and maturity

SBL non-real estate

$

$

$

665 

$

$

$

1,231 

SBL commercial mortgage

835 

Other loans

3,552 

Consumer - home equity

244 

248 

Total(1)

$

$

$

5,296 

$

$

$

1,479 

(1)Troubled debt restructurings include non-accrual loans of $1.2 million and $656,000 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

The tables above do not include loans which are reported at fair value. A $30.0 million credit, collateralized by a commercial retail property with multiple tenants, is included in commercial loans, at fair value. The underlying collateral consists of a multi-tenant shopping center and the loan value had been previously written down as a result of a decreased occupancy rate. By December 31, 2020 the center had been substantially all leased and previous write-downs had been reversed. On March 13, 2019, we renewed this loan for four years and reduced the interest rate to the following: LIBOR plus 2% in year one, increasing 0.5% each year until the fourth year when the rate will be LIBOR plus 3.5% which will also be the rate for a one year extension, if exercised. The loan is performing in accordance with those restructured terms.

We had no commitments to extend additional credit to loans classified as troubled debt restructurings as of June 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.

The following table summarizes loans that were restructured within the 12 months ended June 30, 2022 that have subsequently defaulted (in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

Number

Pre-modification recorded investment

SBL non-real estate

$

334 

Total

$

334 

The following table provides information about credit deteriorated loans at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (dollars in thousands):

 

June 30, 2022

Recorded
investment

Unpaid
principal
balance

Related
allowance

Average
recorded
investment

Interest
income
recognized

Without an allowance recorded

SBL non-real estate

$

244 

$

3,700 

$

$

394 

$

SBL commercial mortgage

75 

Direct lease financing

87 

Consumer - home equity

307 

307 

313 

With an allowance recorded

SBL non-real estate

926 

926 

(593)

1,407 

SBL commercial mortgage

1,423 

1,423 

(365)

867 

SBL construction

710 

710 

(34)

710 

Other loans

4,159 

4,159 

(31)

4,159 

52 

Total

SBL non-real estate

1,170 

4,626 

(593)

1,801 

SBL commercial mortgage

1,423 

1,423 

(365)

942 

SBL construction

710 

710 

(34)

710 

Direct lease financing

87 

Other loans

4,159 

4,159 

(31)

4,159 

52 

Consumer - home equity

307 

307 

313 

$

7,769 

$

11,225 

$

(1,023)

$

8,012 

$

65 

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December 31, 2021

Recorded
investment

Unpaid
principal
balance

Related
allowance

Average
recorded
investment

Interest
income
recognized

Without an allowance recorded

SBL non-real estate

$

409 

$

3,414 

$

$

412 

$

SBL commercial mortgage

223 

246 

1,717 

Direct lease financing

254 

254 

430 

Consumer - home equity

320 

320 

458 

With an allowance recorded

SBL non-real estate

1,478 

1,478 

(829)

2,267 

13 

SBL commercial mortgage

589 

589 

(115)

2,634 

SBL construction

710 

710 

(34)

711 

Direct lease financing

132 

Consumer - other

Total

SBL non-real estate

1,887 

4,892 

(829)

2,679 

18 

SBL commercial mortgage

812 

835 

(115)

4,351 

SBL construction

710 

710 

(34)

711 

Direct lease financing

254 

254 

562 

Consumer - other

Consumer - home equity

320 

320 

458 

$

3,983 

$

7,011 

$

(978)

$

8,766 

$

26 

We had $3.7 million of non-accrual loans at June 30, 2022 compared to $3.2 million of non-accrual loans at December 31, 2021. The $537,000 increase in non-accrual loans was primarily due to $1.7 million of loans placed on non-accrual status partially offset by $844,000 of charge-offs and $321,000 of payments. Loans past due 90 days or more still accruing interest amounted to $4.8 million at June 30, 2022 and $461,000 at December 31, 2021. The $4.4 million increase reflected $928,000 of additions, $94,000 of loan payments and $3.6 million of loans reclassified from discontinued operations.

We had $18.9 million of OREO at June 30, 2022 and $18.9 million of OREO at December 31, 2021 after the reclassification of $17.3 million from discontinued operations. There was no other significant activity during the quarter.

We evaluate loans under an internal loan risk rating system as a means of identifying problem loans. At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 loans accordingly classified were segregated by year of origination and are shown in Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements.

Premises and equipment, net. Premises and equipment amounted to $16.7 million at June 30, 2022 compared to $16.2 million at December 31, 2021. The decrease reflected depreciation.

Assets held-for-sale from discontinued operations. Assets held-for-sale from discontinued operations were reclassified to continuing operations as of June 30, 2022 and as of prior period reporting dates. Those assets had consisted primarily of commercial, commercial mortgage and construction loans, and OREO, which consisted primarily of a Florida mall which has been written down to $15.0 million. We expect to continue our efforts to dispose of the mall, which was appraised in December 2021 for $21.4 million.

Deposits. Our primary source of funding is deposit acquisition. We offer a variety of deposit accounts with a range of interest rates and terms, including demand, checking and money market accounts. The majority of our deposits are generated through prepaid card and other payments related deposit accounts. One strategic focus is growing these accounts through affinity groups. At June 30, 2022, we had total deposits of $5.88 billion compared to $5.98 billion at December 31, 2021, a decrease of $96.2 million, or 1.6%.

The following table presents the average balance and rates paid on deposits for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

 

For the six months ended

For the year ended

June 30, 2022

December 31, 2021

Average

Average

Average

Average

balance

rate

balance

rate

Demand and interest checking*

$

5,636,415 

0.21%

$

5,321,283 

0.09%

Savings and money market

544,515 

0.51%

427,708 

0.14%

Total deposits

$

6,180,930 

0.23%

$

5,748,991 

0.10%

* Non-interest bearing demand accounts are not paid interest. The amount shown as interest reflects the fees paid to affinity groups, which are based upon a rate index, and therefore classified as interest expense.

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Short-term borrowings. Short-term borrowings consist of amounts borrowed on our line of credit with the FRB or FHLB. There were no borrowings on either line at June 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021. We generally utilize overnight borrowings to manage our daily reserve requirements at the Federal Reserve. Period-end and year-to-date information for the dates shown is as follows.

 

June 30,

December 31,

2022

2021

(dollars in thousands)

Short-term borrowings

Balance at period end

$

385,000 

$

Average for the three months ended June 30, 2022

11,593 

na

Average during the year

6,104 

19,958 

Maximum month-end balance

385,000 

300,000 

Weighted average rate during the period

1.05%

0.25%

Rate at period end

1.75%

0.25%

Senior debt. On August 13, 2020, we issued $100.0 million of senior debt with a maturity date of August 15, 2025, and a 4.75% interest rate, with interest paid semi-annually on March 15 and September 15. The Senior Notes are the Company’s direct, unsecured and unsubordinated obligations and rank equal in priority with all our existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness and senior in right of payment to all our existing and future subordinated indebtedness. In lieu of repayment of debt from Bank dividends, industry practice includes the issuance of new debt to repay maturing debt.

Borrowings. At June 30, 2022, we had other long-term borrowings of $39.1 million compared to $39.5 million at December 31, 2021. The borrowings consisted of sold loans which were accounted for as a secured borrowing because they did not qualify for true sale accounting. We do not have any policy prohibiting us from incurring debt. Subordinated debentures of $13.4 million are grandfathered to qualify as tier 1 capital at the Bank, mature in March 2038 and carry a floating rate of 3-Month LIBOR plus 3.25%.

Other liabilities. Other liabilities amounted to $46.0 million at June 30, 2022 compared to $62.2 million at December 31, 2021.

The difference reflected changes in taxes payable and the repayment of a $12.5 million deposit related to the Cascade matter described in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements.

Off-balance sheet arrangements. There were no off-balance sheet arrangements during the three months ended June 30, 2022 that have or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to our interests.


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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Except as discussed in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” there has been no material change in our assessment of our sensitivity to market risk since our presentation in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Information with respect to quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk is included under the section entitled “Asset and Liability Management” in Part 1 Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”. 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Members of our operational management and internal audit meet regularly to provide an established structure to report any weaknesses or other issues with controls, or any matter that has not been reported previously, to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and, in turn to the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

Under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

For a discussion of Legal Proceedings, see Part I, Financial Information, “Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 14--Legal.” which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows could be impacted by the factors in Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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

Information on Stock Repurchases

In October 2021, the Board approved a revised common stock repurchase program for the 2022 fiscal year (the “2022 Common Stock Repurchase Plan”). Under the 2022 Common Stock Repurchase Plan, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $15.0 million in each quarter of 2022, for a maximum amount of $60.0 million, depending on the share price, securities laws and stock exchange rules which regulate such repurchases. Under the 2022 Common Stock Repurchase Plan, the Company intends to repurchase shares through open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions, block purchases or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). The Board also authorized the Company to enter into written trading plans under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act. With respect to further repurchases in subsequent quarters under this program, the Company cannot predict if, or when, it will repurchase any shares of common stock and the timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors.

The following table sets forth information regarding the Company’s purchases of its common stock during the quarter ended June 30, 2022:

 

Period

Total number of shares purchased(1)

Average price paid per share

Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs

Maximum number (or approximate dollar value) of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs(1)

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022

577,926 

$

25.95 

577,926 

$

30,000 

May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022

30,000 

June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022

30,000 

Total

577,926 

25.95 

577,926 

30,000 

(1)On October 20, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase plan, under which the Company was authorized to purchase shares for up to $15.0 million in each quarter through December 31, 2022, at which date the current plan terminates.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.


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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

3.1.1

Certificate of Incorporation filed July 20, 1999, amended July 27, 1999, amended June 7, 2001, and amended October 8, 2002(1)

3.1.2

Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation filed July 30, 2009(2)

3.1.3

Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation filed May 18, 2016(2)

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws(3)

31.1

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications *

31.2

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications *

32.1

Section 1350 Certifications *

32.2

Section 1350 Certifications *

101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document **

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document *

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document *

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *

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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) *

*

Filed herewith

**

The Instance Document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

(1)Filed previously as an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form S-4, registration number 333-117385, and by this reference incorporated herein.

(2)Filed previously as an exhibit to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed November 9, 2016, and by this reference incorporated herein (File No. 000-51018).

(3)Filed previously as an exhibit to our annual report on Form 10-K filed March 16, 2017, and by this reference incorporated herein (File No. 000-51018).


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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.

THE BANCORP, INC.

(Registrant)

August 9, 2022

/S/ DAMIAN KOZLOWSKI

Date

Damian Kozlowski

Chief Executive Officer

August 9, 2022

/S/ PAUL FRENKIEL

Date

Paul Frenkiel

Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

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