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Bank7 Corp. - Quarter Report: 2021 September (Form 10-Q)


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021

OR


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: 001-38656

Bank7 Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Oklahoma

20-0763496
( State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



1039 N.W. 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

73116-7361
(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 405-810-8600

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, $0.01 Par Value Per Share
BSVN
NASDAQ Global Select Market System

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
       
Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

       
Emerging growth company

   

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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

As of November 5, 2021, the registrant had 9,071,417 shares of common stock, par value $0.01, outstanding.



TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
   
Page
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
Item 2.
27
Item 3.
48
Item 4.
48
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
48
     
Item 1.
48
Item 1A.
48
Item 2.
49
Item 6.
50
 
50
 
Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and our financial performance. Any statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, predictions, forecasts, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believes,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “predicts,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “estimate,” “plans,” “projects,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expects,” “intends” and similar words or phrases. Any or all of the forward-looking statements in (or conveyed orally regarding) this presentation may turn out to be inaccurate. The inclusion of or reference to forward-looking information in this presentation should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause such differences are discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and may be discussed from time to time in our other SEC filings, including our Quarterly Reports. If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from what we anticipate. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required by law. All forward-looking statements herein are qualified by these cautionary statements.


Item 1.
Unaudited Financials

Bank7 Corp.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

Assets
 
September 30,
2021
(unaudited)
   
December 31, 2020
 
                 
Cash and due from banks
 
$
205,762
   
$
153,901
 
Interest-bearing time deposits in other banks
   
5,229
     
16,412
 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $9,306 and $9,639 at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
   
915,393
     
826,974
 
Loans held for sale, at fair value
   
1,002
     
324
 
Premises and equipment, net
   
8,775
     
9,151
 
Nonmarketable equity securities
   
1,193
     
1,172
 
Goodwill and other intangibles, net
   
1,446
     
1,583
 
Interest receivable and other assets
   
7,430
     
7,152
 
                 
Total assets
 
$
1,146,230
   
$
1,016,669
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Deposits
               
Noninterest-bearing
 
$
335,633
   
$
246,569
 
Interest-bearing
   
682,741
     
658,945
 
                 
Total deposits
   
1,018,374
     
905,514
 
                 
Income taxes payable
   
-
     
9
 
Interest payable and other liabilities
   
5,447
     
3,827
 
                 
Total liabilities
   
1,023,821
     
909,350
 
                 
Shareholders’ equity
               
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
   
-
     
-
 
Common stock, non-voting, par value $0.01 per share, 20,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
   
-
     
-
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 9,070,038 and 9,044,765 at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 respectively
   
91
     
90
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
93,766
     
93,162
 
Retained earnings
   
28,552
     
14,067
 
                 
Total shareholders’ equity
   
122,409
     
107,319
 
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
1,146,230
   
$
1,016,669
 

See accompanying notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Bank7 Corp.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 
 
Three Months ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2021
   
2020
   
2021
   
2020
 
Interest Income
                       
Loans, including fees
 
$
13,927
   
$
12,777
   
$
41,377
   
$
39,268
 
Interest-bearing time deposits in other banks
   
35
     
123
     
141
     
419
 
Other interest and dividend income
   
46
     
26
     
114
     
303
 
                                 
Total interest income
   
14,008
     
12,926
     
41,632
     
39,990
 
                                 
Interest Expense
                               
Deposits
   
729
     
1,325
     
2,376
     
5,028
 
                                 
Total interest expense
   
729
     
1,325
     
2,376
     
5,028
 
                                 
Net Interest Income
   
13,279
     
11,601
     
39,256
     
34,962
 
                                 
Provision for Loan Losses
   
750
     
1,250
     
3,325
     
3,300
 
                                 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
   
12,529
     
10,351
     
35,931
     
31,662
 
                                 
Noninterest Income
                               
Secondary market income
   
161
     
57
     
253
     
134
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
   
141
     
104
     
380
     
318
 
Other
   
275
     
173
     
860
     
513
 
                                 
Total noninterest income
   
577
     
334
     
1,493
     
965
 
                                 
Noninterest Expense
                               
Salaries and employee benefits
   
2,946
     
2,505
     
8,685
     
7,576
 
Furniture and equipment
   
218
     
224
     
651
     
658
 
Occupancy
   
461
     
543
     
1,391
     
1,417
 
Data and item processing
   
292
     
276
     
857
     
821
 
Accounting, marketing and legal fees
   
150
     
135
     
447
     
338
 
Regulatory assessments
   
162
     
164
     
464
     
281
 
Advertising and public relations
   
76
     
62
     
181
     
360
 
Travel, lodging and entertainment
   
102
     
50
     
309
     
146
 
Other
   
372
     
625
     
1,213
     
1,463
 
                                 
Total noninterest expense
   
4,779
     
4,584
     
14,198
     
13,060
 
                                 
Income Before Taxes
   
8,327
     
6,101
     
23,226
     
19,567
 
Income tax expense
   
2,063
     
1,661
     
5,753
     
5,040
 
Net Income
 
$
6,264
   
$
4,440
   
$
17,473
   
$
14,527
 
                                 
Earnings per common share - basic
 
$
0.69
   
$
0.48
   
$
1.93
   
$
1.53
 
Earnings per common share - diluted
   
0.69
     
0.48
     
1.92
     
1.53
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
   
9,052,718
     
9,228,128
     
9,051,112
     
9,483,540
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
   
9,105,255
     
9,228,128
     
9,078,671
     
9,483,540
 

See accompanying notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Bank7 Corp.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(Dollar Amounts in thousands, except share data)

 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
 
2021
   
2020
   
2021
   
2020
 
Common Stock  (Shares)
                       
Balance at beginning of period
   
9,050,606
     
9,226,252
     
9,044,765
     
10,057,506
 
Shares issued for restricted stock units
   
19,432
     
19,437
     
25,273
     
19,437
 
Shares acquired and canceled
   
-
     
(4,000
)
   
-
     
(835,254
)
Balance at end of period
   
9,070,038
     
9,241,689
     
9,070,038
     
9,241,689
 
                                 
Common Stock (Amount)
                               
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
90
   
$
92
   
$
90
   
$
101
 
Shares issued for restricted stock units
    1
      -
      1
     
(9
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
91
   
$
92
   
$
91
   
$
92
 
                                 
Additional Paid-in Capital
                               
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
93,635
   
$
92,762
   
$
93,162
   
$
92,391
 
Stock-based compensation expense
   
131
     
198
     
604
     
569
 
Balance at end of period
 
$
93,766
   
$
92,960
   
$
93,766
   
$
92,960
 
                                 
Retained Earnings
                               
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
23,286
   
$
8,765
   
$
14,067
   
$
7,634
 
Net income
   
6,264
     
4,440
     
17,473
     
14,527
 
Common stock acquired and canceled
   
-
     
(103
)
    -      
(7,210
)
Cash dividends declared ($0.11 and $0.10 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively; $0.33 and $0.30 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively)
   
(998
)
   
(924
)
   
(2,988
)
   
(2,773
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
28,552
   
$
12,178
   
$
28,552
   
$
12,178
 
                                 
Total Shareholders' equity
 
$
122,409
   
$
105,230
   
$
122,409
   
$
105,230
 

See accompanying notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Bank7 Corp.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollar Amounts in thousands)

   
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2021
   
2020
 
             
Operating Activities
           
Net income
 
$
17,473
   
$
14,527
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
775
     
815
 
Provision for loan losses
   
3,325
     
3,300
 
Gain on sales of loans
   
(253
)
   
(134
)
Stock-based compensation expense
   
604
     
569
 
Gain on sale of premises and equipment     (11 )     -  
Cash receipts from the sale of loans originated for sale
   
13,274
     
6,922
 
Cash disbursements for loans originated for sale
   
(13,699
)
   
(6,072
)
Deferred income tax benefit
   
(65
)
   
(780
)
Changes in
               
Interest receivable and other assets
   
(214
)
   
(408
)
Interest payable and other liabilities
   
1,611
     
(223
)
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
22,820
     
18,516
 
                 
Investing Activities
               
Maturities of interest-bearing time deposits in other banks
   
11,183
     
21,190
 
Purchases of interest-bearing time deposits in other banks
   
-
     
(14,427
)
Net change in loans
   
(91,744
)
   
(173,290
)
Purchases of premises and equipment
   
(253
)
   
(423
)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment     3       -  
Change in nonmarketable equity securities
   
(21
)
   
(65
)
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(80,832
)
   
(167,015
)
                 
Financing Activities
               
Net change in deposits
   
112,860
     
106,186
 
Cash distributions
   
(2,988
)
   
(6,878
)
Common stock issued for restricted stock units
   
1
     
(7,219
)
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
109,873
     
92,089
 
                 
Increase in Cash and Due from Banks
   
51,861
     
(56,410
)
                 
Cash and Due from Banks, Beginning of Period
   
153,901
     
117,128
 
                 
Cash and Due from Banks, End of Period
 
$
205,762
   
$
60,718
 
                 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flows Information
               
Interest paid
 
$
2,480
   
$
5,301
 
Income taxes paid   $ 6,087     $ 5,498  
Dividends declared and not paid
 
$
998
   
$
924
 

See accompanying notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1:
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Nature of Operations
 
Bank7 Corp. (the “Company”), formerly known as Haines Financial Corp, is a bank holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of its wholly owned subsidiary, Bank7 (the “Bank”). The Bank is primarily engaged in providing a full range of banking and financial services to individual and corporate customers located in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. The Bank is subject to competition from other financial institutions.  The Company is subject to the regulation of certain federal agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contained herein reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to provide a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. There have been no significant changes in the accounting policies of the Company since December 31, 2020, the date of the most recent annual report. The condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2020 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date. Certain information and notes normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. The information contained in the financial statements and footnotes included in Company’s annual report for the year ended December 31, 2020, should be referred to in connection with these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. Operating results for the interim periods disclosed herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year or any future period.
 
Share Repurchase Program
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, there were no repurchased shares under the Company’s share repurchase program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, 835,254 shares were repurchased under the Company’s share repurchase program at an average price of $8.70 per share.
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the Bank and its subsidiary, 1039 NW 63rd, LLC, which holds real estate utilized by the Bank.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
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Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, valuation of other real estate owned, other-than-temporary impairments, income taxes, goodwill and intangibles and fair values of financial instruments.
 
Loans
 
Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at their outstanding principal balances adjusted for unearned income, charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, any unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.
 
For loans amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, as well as premiums and discounts, are deferred and amortized over the respective term of the loan.
 
The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. Past-due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.
 
All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off are reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to income. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
 
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay and estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

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Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The allowance consists of allocated and general components. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows or collateral value or observable market price of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers unimpaired loans and is based on historical charge-off experience and expected loss given default derived from the Company’s internal risk rating process. Other adjustments may be made to the allowance for pools of loans after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical loss or risk rating data.
 
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent.
 
Groups of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated for impairment based on the group’s historical loss experience adjusted for changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that affect repayment of the loans. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer loans for impairment measurements, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement due to financial difficulties of the borrower.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The ASU requires lessees to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases, excluding short-term leases, at the commencement date. The guidance in the ASU is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021. Additionally, a modified retrospective transition approach is required for a leases existing at the earliest comparative period presented.  Management is assessing the impact of this ASU; however, it is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operation, or capital position, but will impact the presentation on the balance sheet of the Company’s current operating leases. The Company will adopt this ASU in the fourth quarter of 2022.
 
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326).  The ASU requires the replacement of the current incurred loss model with an expected loss model, referred to as the current expected credit loss (CECL) model. The guidance in the ASU is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022 with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings required for the first reporting period.  Management is still assessing the impact of this ASU. The Company will adopt this ASU in the first quarter of 2023.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) which provides relief for companies preparing for discontinuation of interest rates such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). On March 5, 2021, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) announced that the majority of LIBOR rates will no longer be published after December 31, 2021, although a number of key settings will continue until June 2023, to support the rundown of legacy contracts only. As a result, LIBOR should be discontinued as a reference rate. The main provisions for contract modifications include optional relief by allowing the modification as a continuation of the existing contract without additional analysis and other optional expedients regarding embedded features. ASU 2020-04 was effective upon issuance and generally can be applied through December 31, 2022. The adoption of ASU 2020-04 did not significantly impact our financial statements.

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Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Legislative and Regulatory Developments
 
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. It contains substantial tax and spending provisions intended to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the CARES Act is to prevent a severe economic downturn through various measures, including direct financial aid to American families and economic stimulus to significantly impacted industry sectors. The CARES Act also includes a range of other provisions designed to support the U.S. economy and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on financial institutions and their customers, including through the authorization of various programs and measures that the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Small Business Administration, the Federal Reserve Board, and other federal banking agencies may or are required to implement. Further, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Federal Reserve Board has implemented or announced a number of facilities to provide emergency liquidity to various segments of the U.S. economy and financial market.
 
In April 2020, the Company began originating loans to qualified small businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). PPP loans are fully guaranteed by the SBA and thus have a zero percent risk weight under applicable risk-based capital rules. As of September 30, 2021, the Company had 73 PPP loans with balances totaling $27.3 million.
 
The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company’s business, liquidity, asset valuations, results of operations, and financial condition, as well as its regulatory capital and liquidity ratios, will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic. Moreover, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may have a material adverse effect on all or a combination of valuation impairments on the Company's intangible assets, loans, or deferred tax assets.

Note 2:
Recent Events, Including Mergers and Acquisitions

On October 6, 2021, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cornerstone Bank ("Cornerstone") and its parent company, Watonga Bancshares, Inc. for estimated cash consideration of $32.0 million. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Cornerstone will merge with and into the Bank, with the Bank continuing as the surviving entity.  The Company expects the purchase to close during the fourth quarter of 2021 and is subject to certain closing conditions including customary regulatory approvals. The purchase has not closed as of report date, November 5, 2021.

Note 3:
Restriction on Cash and Due from Banks
 
On March 26, 2020, the Federal Reserve Board reduced reserve requirement ratios to zero percent, effectively eliminating reserve requirements for all depository institutions.

Note 4:
Earnings Per Share
 
Basic earnings per common share represents the amount of earnings for the period available to each share of common stock outstanding during the reporting period. Basic EPS is computed based upon net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.
 
Diluted EPS represents the amount of earnings for the period available to each share of common stock outstanding including common stock that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares for all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during each reporting period. Diluted EPS is computed based upon net income divided by the weighted average number of commons shares outstanding during each period, adjusted for the effect of dilutive potential common shares, such as restricted stock awards and nonqualified stock options, calculated using the treasury stock method.

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Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
   
For the three months ended
September 30,
   
    For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
   
2021
   
2020
   
2021
   
2020
 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                           
Numerator
                           
Net income
  $ 6,264     $ 4,440     $
17,473     $ 14,527  
                                 
Denominator
                               
Weighted-average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share
    9,052,718
      9,228,128
      9,051,112       9,483,540  
Dilutive effect of stock compensation (1)
    52,537
      -
      27,559       -  
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
    9,105,255
      9,228,128
      9,078,671       9,483,540  
                                 
Earnings per common share
                               
Basic
  $ 0.69     $ 0.48     $ 1.93     $ 1.53  
Diluted
  $ 0.69     $ 0.48     $ 1.92     $ 1.53  

(1) The following have not been included in diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been antidilutive for the periods presented: Nonqualified stock options outstanding of 264,000 and 185,250 as of September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively; Restricted stock units of 108,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

    
Note 5:
Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
 
A summary of loans at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, are as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
   
September 30,
2021
   
December 31,
2020
 
             
Construction & development
 
$
133,732
   
$
107,855
 
1 - 4 family real estate
   
38,633
     
29,079
 
Commercial real estate - other
   
291,583
     
290,489
 
Total commercial real estate
   
463,948
     
427,423
 
                 
Commercial & industrial
   
396,974
     
351,248
 
Agricultural
   
59,343
     
50,519
 
Consumer
   
7,783
     
9,898
 
                 
Gross loans
   
928,048
     
839,088
 
                 
Less allowance for loan losses
   
(9,306
)
   
(9,639
)
Less deferred loan fees
   
(3,349
)
   
(2,475
)
                 
Net loans
 
$
915,393
   
$
826,974
 

Included in the commercial & industrial loan balance are $27.3 million and $44.9 million of loans that were originated under the SBA PPP program as of  September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
 
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Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
The following table presents, by portfolio segment, the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Construction &
Development
   
1 - 4 Family
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate -
Other
   
Commercial
& Industrial
   
Agricultural
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
September 30, 2021
                                         
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
1,631
   
$
448
   
$
4,109
   
$
5,189
   
$
825
   
$
104
   
$
12,306
 
                                                         
Charge-offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(3,750
)
   
-
     
(2
)
   
(3,752
)
Recoveries
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
1
     
2
 
                                                         
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(3,749
)
   
-
     
(1
)
   
(3,750
)
                                                         
Provision (credit) for loan losses
   
(290
)
   
(61
)
   
(1,185
)
   
2,541
     
(230
)
   
(25
)
   
750
 
                                                         
Balance, end of period
 
$
1,341
   
$
387
   
$
2,924
   
$
3,981
   
$
595
   
$
78
   
$
9,306
 

   
Construction &
Development
   
1 - 4 Family
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate -
Other
   
Commercial
& Industrial
   
Agricultural
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
September 30, 2020
                                         
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
1,086
   
$
349
   
$
3,358
   
$
4,380
   
$
579
   
$
126
   
$
9,878
 
                                                         
Charge-offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1
)
   
(1
)
Recoveries
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
4
     
-
     
-
     
4
 
                                                         
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
4
     
-
     
(1
)
   
3
 
                                                         
Provision (credit) for loan losses
   
281
     
43
     
202
     
662
     
58
     
4
     
1,250
 
                                                         
Balance, end of period
 
$
1,367
   
$
392
   
$
3,560
   
$
5,046
   
$
637
   
$
129
   
$
11,131
 

The following table presents, by portfolio segment, the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 
 
Construction &
Development
   
1 - 4 Family
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate -
Other
   
Commercial
& Industrial
   
Agricultural
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
September 30, 2021
                                         
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
1,239
   
$
334
   
$
3,337
   
$
4,035
   
$
580
   
$
114
   
$
9,639
 
                                                         
Charge-offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(3,750
)
   
-
     
(63
)
   
(3,813
)
Recoveries
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
15
     
138
     
2
     
155
 
                                                         
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(3,735
)
   
138
     
(61
)
   
(3,658
)
                                                         
Provision (credit) for loan losses
   
102
     
53
     
(413
)
   
3,681
     
(123
)
   
25
     
3,325
 
                                                         
Balance, end of period
 
$
1,341
   
$
387
   
$
2,924
   
$
3,981
   
$
595
   
$
78
   
$
9,306
 

 
 
Construction &
Development
   
1 - 4 Family
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate -
Other
   
Commercial
& Industrial
   
Agricultural
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
September 30, 2020
                                         
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
782
   
$
378
   
$
3,025
   
$
2,887
   
$
642
   
$
132
   
$
7,846
 
                                                         
Charge-offs
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(39
)
   
-
     
(1
)
   
(40
)
Recoveries
   
-
     
2
     
-
     
13
     
10
     
-
     
25
 
                                                         
Net (charge-offs) recoveries
   
-
     
2
     
-
     
(26
)
   
10
     
(1
)
   
(15
)
                                                         
Provision (credit) for loan losses
   
585
     
12
     
535
     
2,185
     
(15
)
   
(2
)
   
3,300
 
                                                         
Balance, end of period
 
$
1,367
   
$
392
   
$
3,560
   
$
5,046
   
$
637
   
$
129
   
$
11,131
 

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Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table presents, by portfolio segment, the balance in allowance for loan losses and the gross loans based upon portfolio segment and impairment method as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Construction &
Development
   
1 - 4 Family
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate -
Other
   
Commercial
& Industrial
   
Agricultural
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
                                           
September 30, 2021
                                         
Allowance Balance
                                         
Ending balance Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
259
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
259
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
1,341
     
387
     
2,924
     
3,722
     
595
     
78
     
9,047
 
                                                         
Total
 
$
1,341
   
$
387
   
$
2,924
   
$
3,981
   
$
595
   
$
78
   
$
9,306
 
                                                         
Gross Loans
                                                       
Ending balance Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
14,647
   
$
9,635
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
24,282
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
133,732
     
38,633
     
276,936
     
387,339
     
59,343
     
7,783
     
903,766
 
                                                         
Total
 
$
133,732
   
$
38,633
   
$
291,583
   
$
396,974
   
$
59,343
   
$
7,783
   
$
928,048
 
                                                         
December 31, 2020
                                                       
Allowance Balance
                                                       
Ending balance Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
177
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
177
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
1,239
     
334
     
3,337
     
3,858
     
580
     
114
     
9,462
 
                                                         
Total
 
$
1,239
   
$
334
   
$
3,337
   
$
4,035
   
$
580
   
$
114
   
$
9,639
 
                                                         
Gross Loans
                                                       
Ending balance Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
8,054
   
$
14,601
   
$
468
   
$
-
   
$
23,123
 
Collectively evaluated for impairment
   
107,855
     
29,079
     
282,435
     
336,647
     
50,051
     
9,898
     
815,965
 
                                                         
Total
 
$
107,855
   
$
29,079
   
$
290,489
   
$
351,248
   
$
50,519
   
$
9,898
   
$
839,088
 
 

12


Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Internal Risk Categories
 
Each loan segment is made up of loan categories possessing similar risk characteristics.
 
Risk characteristics applicable to each segment of the loan portfolio are described as follows:
 
Real Estate – The real estate portfolio consists of residential and commercial properties. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income and credit rating of the borrowers. Credit risk in these loans can be impacted by economic conditions within the Company’s market areas that might impact either property values or a borrower’s personal income. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers. Commercial real estate loans in this category typically involve larger principal amounts and are repaid primarily from the cash flow of a borrower’s principal business operation, the sale of the real estate or income independent of the loan purpose. Credit risk in these loans is driven by the creditworthiness of a borrower, property values, the local economy and other economic conditions impacting a borrower’s business or personal income.
 
Commercial & Industrial – The commercial portfolio includes loans to commercial customers for use in financing working capital needs, equipment purchases and expansions. The loans in this category are repaid primarily from the cash flow of a borrower’s principal business operation. Credit risk in these loans is driven by creditworthiness of a borrower and the economic conditions that impact the cash flow stability from business operations.
 
Agricultural – Loans secured by agricultural assets are generally made for the purpose of acquiring land devoted to crop production, cattle or poultry or the operation of a similar type of business on the secured property. Sources of repayment for these loans generally include income generated from operations of a business on the property, rental income or sales of the property. Credit risk in these loans may be impacted by crop and commodity prices, the creditworthiness of a borrower, and changes in economic conditions which might affect underlying property values and the local economies in the Company’s market areas.
 
Consumer – The consumer loan portfolio consists of various term and line of credit loans such as automobile loans and loans for other personal purposes. Residential loans in this category are generally secured by owner occupied 1–4 family residences. Repayment for these types of loans will come from a borrower’s income sources that are typically independent of the loan purpose. Credit risk is driven by consumer economic factors, such as unemployment and general economic conditions in the Company’s market area and the creditworthiness of a borrower.
 
Loan grades are numbered 1 through 4. Grade 1 is considered satisfactory. The grades of 2 and 3, or Watch and Special Mention, respectively, represent loans of lower quality and are considered criticized. Grade of 4, or Substandard, refers to loans that are classified.
 
 
Grade 1 (Pass) – These loans generally conform to Bank policies, and are characterized by policy conforming advance rates on collateral, and have well-defined repayment sources. In addition, these credits are extended to borrowers and/or guarantors with a strong balance sheet and either substantial liquidity or a reliable income history.
 
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Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Grade 2 (Watch) – These loans are still considered “Pass” credits; however, various factors such as industry stress, material changes in cash flow or financial conditions, or deficiencies in loan documentation, or other risk issues determined by the Lending Officer, Commercial Loan Committee (CLC), or Credit Quality Committee (CQC) warrant a heightened sense and frequency of monitoring.
 

Grade 3 (Special Mention) – These loans must have observable weaknesses or evidence of imprudent handling or structural issues. The weaknesses require close attention and the remediation of those weaknesses is necessary. No risk of probable loss exists. Credits in this category are expected to quickly migrate to a “2” or a “4” as this is viewed as a transitory loan grade.
 

Grade 4 (Substandard) – These loans are not adequately protected by the sound worth and debt service capacity of the borrower, but may be well secured. They have defined weaknesses relative to cash flow, collateral, financial condition, or other factors that might jeopardize repayment of all of the principal and interest on a timely basis. There is the possibility that a future loss will occur if weaknesses are not remediated.
 
The Company evaluates the definitions of loan grades and the allowance for loan losses methodology on an ongoing basis. No changes were made to either during the period ended September 30, 2021.
 
The following table presents the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio based on internal rating category as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
 
   
 
Construction &
Development
   
 
1 - 4 Family
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate -
Other
   
 
Commercial
& Industrial
   
 
 
Agricultural
   
 
 
Consumer
   
 
 
Total
 
                                           
September 30, 2021
                                         
Grade
                                         
1 (Pass)
 
$
133,732
   
$
38,633
   
$
237,826
   
$
375,851
   
$
59,025
   
$
7,783
   
$
852,850
 
2 (Watch)
   
-
     
-
     
14,976
     
5,618
     
-
     
-
     
20,594
 
3 (Special Mention)
   
-
     
-
     
24,134
     
5,870
     
318
     
-
     
30,322
 
4 (Substandard)
   
-
     
-
     
14,647
     
9,635
     
-
     
-
     
24,282
 
                                                         
Total
 
$
133,732
   
$
38,633
   
$
291,583
   
$
396,974
   
$
59,343
   
$
7,783
   
$
928,048
 

   
 
Construction &
Development
   
 
1 - 4 Family
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate -
Other
   
 
Commercial
& Industrial
   
 
 
Agricultural
   
 
 
Consumer
   
 
 
Total
 
                                           
December 31, 2020
                                         
Grade
                                         
1 (Pass)
 
$
107,855
   
$
28,711
   
$
248,194
   
$
328,656
   
$
50,051
   
$
9,898
   
$
773,365
 
2 (Watch)
   
-
     
368
     
24,155
     
7,691
     
-
     
-
     
32,214
 
3 (Special Mention)
   
-
     
-
     
10,086
     
300
     
-
     
-
     
10,386
 
4 (Substandard)
   
-
     
-
     
8,054
     
14,601
     
468
     
-
     
23,123
 
                                                         
Total
 
$
107,855
   
$
29,079
   
$
290,489
   
$
351,248
   
$
50,519
   
$
9,898
   
$
839,088
 

14


Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table presents the Company’s loan portfolio aging analysis of the recorded investment in loans as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
 

 
Past Due
                Total Loans  
   
30–59
Days
   
60–89
Days
   
Greater than
90 Days
   
 
Total
   
 
Current
   
Total
Loans
   
> 90 Days &
Accruing
 
                                           
September 30, 2021
                                         
Construction & development
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
133,732
   
$
133,732
   
$
-
 
1 - 4 Family Real Estate
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
38,633
     
38,633
     
-
 
Commercial Real Estate - other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
291,583
     
291,583
     
-
 
Commercial & industrial
   
-
     
-
     
6,910
     
6,910
     
390,064
     
396,974
     
-
 
Agricultural
   
-
     
-
     
102
     
102
     
59,241
     
59,343
     
102
 
Consumer
   
100
     
-
     
-
     
100
     
7,683
     
7,783
     
-
 
                                                         
Total
 
$
100
   
$
-
   
$
7,012
   
$
7,112
   
$
920,936
   
$
928,048
   
$
102
 
                                                         
December 31, 2020
                                                       
Construction & development
 
$
714
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
714
   
$
107,141
   
$
107,855
   
$
-
 
1 - 4 Family Real Estate
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
29,079
     
29,079
     
-
 
Commercial Real Estate - other
   
1,444
     
-
     
1,960
     
3,404
     
287,085
     
290,489
     
1,960
 
Commercial & industrial
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
351,248
     
351,248
     
-
 
Agricultural
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
50,519
     
50,519
     
-
 
Consumer
   
193
     
-
     
-
     
193
     
9,705
     
9,898
     
-
 
                                                         
Total
 
$
2,351
   
$
-
   
$
1,960
   
$
4,311
   
$
834,777
   
$
839,088
   
$
1,960
 
 
15


Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table presents impaired loans as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   
Recorded
Investment
with No
Allowance
   
Recorded
Investment
with an
Allowance
   
Total
Recorded
Investment
   
Related
Allowance
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
   
Average
Recorded
Investment
   
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
                                 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
    Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021  
                                                       
September 30, 2021
                                                     
Construction & development
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
    $ -     $ -  
1 - 4 Family Real Estate
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
      -       -  
Commercial Real Estate - other
   
14,647
     
14,647
     
-
     
14,647
     
-
     
14,700
     
228
      10,989       682  
Commercial & industrial
   
16,635
     
9,375
     
259
     
9,635
     
259
     
12,331
     
64
      13,658       433  
Agricultural
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
      215       -  
Consumer
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
      42       -  
                                                                         
Total
 
$
31,282
   
$
24,022
   
$
259
   
$
24,282
   
$
259
   
$
27,031
   
$
292
     $ 24,904     $
1,115
 

December 31, 2020
                               
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2020
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020
 
Construction & development
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
    $ -     $ -  
1 - 4 Family Real Estate
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,133
     
15
      3,732       47  
Commercial Real Estate - other
   
8,353
     
8,054
     
-
     
8,054
     
-
     
5,160
     
144
      2,121       274  
Commercial & industrial
   
18,082
     
14,424
     
177
     
14,601
     
177
     
26,549
     
996
      21,780       1,317  
Agricultural
   
768
     
468
     
-
     
468
     
-
     
2,681
     
(54
)
    1,483       (13 )
Consumer
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
      1,590       -  
                                                                         
Total
 
$
27,203
   
$
22,946
   
$
177
   
$
23,123
   
$
177
   
$
35,523
   
$
1,101
    $ 30,706     $ 1,625  

Impaired loans include nonperforming loans and also include loans modified in troubled-debt restructurings where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties.  These concessions could include a reduction in interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection.

Included in certain loan categories in the impaired loans are troubled debt restructurings that were classified as impaired.  At September 30, 2021, the Company had $1.5 million of commercial real estate loans and $6.9 million of commercial industrial loans that were modified in troubled-debt restructurings and impaired, compared to $1.6 million of commercial real estate, $10.9 million of commercial and industrial, and $469,000 of agricultural loans that were modified in troubled-debt restructurings and impaired as of December 31, 2020.  There were no newly modified troubled-debt restructurings during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

There were no troubled-debt restructurings modified in the past nine months that subsequently defaulted for the period ended September 30, 2021.
 
16


Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
The following table represents information regarding nonperforming assets at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
 
   
 
Construction &
Development
   
 
1 - 4 Family
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate -
Other
   
 
Commercial
& Industrial
   
 
 
Agricultural
   
 
 
Consumer
   
 
 
Total
 
                                           
September 30, 2021
                                         
Nonaccrual loans
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
2,650
   
$
7,169
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
9,819
 
Troubled-debt restructurings (1)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
102
     
-
     
102
 
                                                         
Total nonperforming loans
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
2,650
   
$
7,169
   
$
102
   
$
-
   
$
9,921
 

   
 
Construction &
Development
   
 
1 - 4 Family
Real Estate
   
Commercial
Real Estate -
Other
   
 
Commercial
& Industrial
   
 
 
Agricultural
   
 
 
Consumer
   
 
 
Total
 
                                           
December 31, 2020
                                         
Nonaccrual loans
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
3,043
   
$
11,063
   
$
469
   
$
-
   
$
14,575
 
Troubled-debt restructurings (1)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due
   
-
     
-
     
1,960
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
1,960
 
                                                         
Total nonperforming loans
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
5,003
   
$
11,063
   
$
469
   
$
-
   
$
16,535
 

 
(1)
$8.36 million and $12.98 million of TDRs as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, are included in the nonaccrual loans balance in the line above.

The CARES Act includes a provision that permits a financial institution to elect to suspend temporarily troubled debt restructuring accounting under ASC Subtopic 310-40 in certain circumstances (“section 4013”). To be eligible under section 4013, a loan modification must be (1) related to COVID-19; (2) executed on a loan that was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019; and (3) executed between March 1, 2020, and the earlier of (A) 60 days after the date of termination of the National Emergency or (B) January 1, 2022. In response to this section of the CARES Act, the federal banking agencies issued a revised interagency statement on April 7, 2020 that, in consultation with the Financial Accounting Standards Board, confirmed that for loans not subject to section 4013, short-term modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief are not troubled debt restructurings under ASC Subtopic 310-40. This includes short-term (e.g., up to six months) modifications such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or delays in payment that are insignificant. Borrowers considered current are those that are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented. As of September 30, 2021, one loan totaling $3.1 million was modified, related to COVID-19, which was not considered a troubled debt restructuring.
    
Note 6:
Shareholders’ Equity
 
On September 5, 2019, the Company adopted a Repurchase Plan (the “RP”). The RP initially authorized the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. On March 13, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 500,000 share expansion, and on November 2, 2020, approved a 750,000 share expansion to the RP, for a total of 1,750,000 shares authorized under the RP. All shares repurchased under the RP have been retired and not held as treasury stock. The RP expired on September 5, 2021. On October 28, 2021, the Company adopted a new Repurchase Plan (the “New RP”) that authorizes the repurchase of up to 750,000 shares of the Company’s stock. Stock repurchases under the New RP will take place pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Plan with pricing and purchasing parameters established by management.

17


Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
A summary of the activity under the RP is as follows:

   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2021
   
2020
   
2021
   
2020
 
Number of shares repurchased     -       835,254       -       38,160  
Average price of shares repurchased
 
$
-
   
$
8.56
   
$
-
   
$
8.96
 
Shares remaining to be repurchased     -       164,746       -       164,746  

The Company and Bank are subject to risk-based capital guidelines issued by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly 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 Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under GAAP, regulatory reporting requirements and regulatory capital standards. The Company’s and Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Furthermore, the Company’s and the Bank’s regulators could require adjustments to regulatory capital not reflected in these financial statements.
 
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total, Tier I, and Common Equity capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of September 30, 2021, that the Company and Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject and maintains capital conservation buffers that allow the Company and Bank to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to certain executive officers.
   
As of September 30, 2021, the most recent notification from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain capital ratios as set forth in the table below. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.
 
In April 2020, the Company began originating loans to qualified small businesses under the PPP administered by the SBA. Federal bank regulatory agencies have issued an interim final rule that permits banks to neutralize the regulatory capital effects of participating in the Paycheck Protection Program Lending Facility (the “PPP Facility”) and have clarified that PPP loans have a zero percent risk weight under applicable risk-based capital rules. Specifically, a bank may exclude all PPP loans pledged as collateral to the PPP Facility from its average total consolidated assets for the purposes of calculating its leverage ratio, while PPP loans that are not pledged as collateral to the PPP Facility will be included. The PPP loans of $27.3 million we originated are included in the calculation of leverage ratio as of September 30, 2021 as the Company did not utilize the PPP Facility for funding purposes.

18


Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
The Company’s and Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Actual
   
Minimum
Capital Requirements
   
With Capital
Conservation Buffer
   
Minimum
To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt
Corrective Action
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
                                                 
As of September 30, 2021
                                               
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
                                               
Company
 
$
130,228
     
14.80
%
 
$
70,389
     
8.00
%
 
$
92,386
     
10.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
130,228
     
14.82

   
70,308
     
8.00

   
92,280
     
10.50

 
$
87,886
     
10.00
%
Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets
                                                               
Company
   
120,922
     
13.74

   
52,792
     
6.00

   
74,789
     
8.50

   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
120,922
     
13.76

   
52,731
     
6.00

   
74,703
     
8.50

   
70,308
     
8.00

CET I capital to risk-weighted assets
                                                               
Company
   
120,922
     
13.74

   
39,594
     
4.50

   
61,591
     
7.00

   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
120,922
     
13.76

   
39,549
     
4.50

   
61,520
     
7.00

   
57,126
     
6.50

Tier I capital to average assets
                                                               
Company
   
120,922
     
11.50

   
42,071
     
4.00

   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
120,922
     
11.51

   
42,030
     
4.00

   
N/A
     
N/A
     
52,538
     
5.00

                                                                 
As of December 31, 2020
                                                               
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
                                                               
Company
 
$
115,375
     
14.73
%
 
$
62,641
     
8.00
%
 
$
82,216
     
10.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
115,335
     
14.75

   
62,563
     
8.00

   
82,114
     
10.50

 
$
78,204
     
10.00
%
Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets
                                                               
Company
   
105,736
     
13.50

   
46,981
     
6.00

   
66,556
     
8.50

   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
105,696
     
13.51

   
46,922
     
6.00

   
66,473
     
8.50

   
62,563
     
8.00

CET I capital to risk-weighted assets
                                                               
Company
   
105,736
     
13.50

   
35,236
     
4.50

   
54,811
     
7.00

   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
105,696
     
13.51

   
35,192
     
4.50

   
54,743
     
7.00

   
50,832
     
6.50

Tier I capital to average assets
                                                               
Company
   
105,736
     
10.78

   
39,218
     
4.00

   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
105,696
     
10.78

   
39,233
     
4.00

   
N/A
     
N/A
     
49,041
     
5.00


The federal banking agencies require that banking organizations meet several risk-based capital adequacy requirements. The current risk-based capital standards applicable to the Company and the Bank are based on the Basel III Capital Rules established by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (the “Basel Committee”). The Basel Committee is a committee of central banks and bank supervisors/regulators from the major industrialized countries that develops broad policy guidelines for use by each country’s supervisors in determining the supervisory policies they apply. The requirements are intended to ensure that banking organizations have adequate capital given the risk levels of assets and off-balance sheet financial instruments.
 
The Basel III Capital Rules require the Bank and the Company to comply with four minimum capital standards: a Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 4.0%; a CET1 to risk-weighted assets of 4.5%; a Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0%; and a total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0%. The calculation of all types of regulatory capital is subject to definitions, deductions and adjustments specified in the regulations.
 
The Basel III Capital Rules also require a “capital conservation buffer” of 2.5% above the regulatory minimum risk-based capital requirements. The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress and effectively increases the minimum required risk-weighted capital ratios.  Banking institutions with a ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets below the effective minimum (4.5% plus the capital conservation buffer) are subject to limitations on certain activities, including payment of dividends, share repurchases and discretionary bonuses to executive officers based on the amount of the shortfall.
 
19


Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2021, the Company’s and the Bank’s capital ratios exceeded the minimum capital adequacy guideline percentage requirements under the Basel III Capital Rules on a fully phased-in basis.

The Bank is subject to certain restrictions on the amount of dividends that it may declare without prior regulatory approval. At September 30, 2021, approximately $31.8 million of retained earnings was available for dividend declaration from the Bank without prior regulatory approval.

Note 7:
Related-Party Transactions
 
At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had loans outstanding to executive officers, directors, significant shareholders and their affiliates (related parties) approximating $0. A summary of the activity related to these loans is as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
 
Balance
Beginning of
the Period
 
Additions
 
Collections/
Terminations
 
Balance
End of
the Period
 
                 
Nine months ended September 30, 2021
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
 
Year ended December 31, 2020
 
$
1,055
   
$
-
   
$
(1,055
)
 
$
-
 

In management’s opinion, such loans and other extensions of credit and deposits were made in the ordinary course of business and were made on substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral) as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons. Further, in management’s opinion, these loans did not involve more than normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features.
 
The Bank leases office and retail banking space in Woodward, Oklahoma from Haines Realty Investments Company, LLC, a related party of the Company.  Lease expense totaled $45,000 and $46,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Lease expense totaled $137,000 and $138,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.  In addition, payroll and office sharing arrangements were in place between the Company and certain of its affiliates.

20


Bank7 Corp.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 8:
Employee Benefits
 
401(k) Savings Plan
 
The Company has a retirement savings 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees. Employees may contribute up to the maximum legal limit with the Company matching up to 5% of the employee’s salary. Employer contributions charged to expense for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 totaled $63,000 and $58,000, respectively.  Employer contributions charged to expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 totaled $204,000 and $173,000, respectively.
 
Stock-Based Compensation
 
The Company adopted a nonqualified incentive stock option plan (the “Incentive Plan”) in September 2018. The Incentive Plan will terminate in September 2028, if not extended. Compensation expense related to the Plan for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 totaled $279,000 and $198,000, respectively. Compensation expense related to the Plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 totaled $784,000 and $569,000, respectively. Compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 of $279,000 and $784,000 has been netted against $148,000 and $180,000 in net settlement of shares for payroll withholding at the statutory rate, respectively. Net compensation expense totaled $131,000 and $604,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. There were 690,800 shares available for future grants as of September 30, 2021.
 
The Company grants to employees and directors restricted stock units (RSUs) which vest ratably over either one, three or five years and stock options which vest ratably over four years.  All RSUs and stock options are granted at the fair value of the common stock at the time of the award. The RSUs are considered fixed awards as the number of shares and fair value are known at the date of grant and the fair value at the grant date is amortized over the vesting and/or service period.
 
The Company uses newly issued shares for granting RSUs and stock options.
 
The following table is a summary of the stock option activity under the Incentive Plan (dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data):

   
Options
   
Wgtd. Avg. Exercise
Price
   
Wgtd. Avg. Remaining
Contractual Term
   
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
                       
Outstanding at December 31, 2020
   
185,250
   
$
18.73
             
Options Granted
   
80,500
     
14.31
             
Options Exercised
   
-
     
-
             
Options Forfeited
   
(1,750
)
   
14.31
             
Outstanding at September 30, 2021
   
264,000
     
17.41
     
7.81
   
$
316,605
 
Exercisable at September 30, 2021
   
121,932
     
18.82
     
7.07
   
$
3,525
 

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and is based on certain assumptions including risk-free rate of return, dividend yield, stock price volatility and the expected term. The fair value of each option is expensed over its vesting period.
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The following table shows the assumptions used for computing stock-based compensation expense under the fair value method on options granted during the period presented:
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2021
   
September 30, 2020
 
Risk-free interest rate
   
0.52
%
   
1.71
%
Dividend yield
   
2.89
%
   
2.20
%
Stock price volatility
   
66.67
%
   
41.27
%
Expected term
   
6.41
     
7.51
 
 
The following table summarizes share information about RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
 
Number of
Shares
   
Wgtd. Avg. Grant
Date Fair Value
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2020
   
118,000
   
$
18.09
 
Shares granted
   
25,200
     
14.31
 
Shares vested
   
(33,582
)
   
18.85
 
Shares forfeited
   
-
     
-
 
End of the period balance
   
109,618
   
$
16.99
 
 
As of September 30, 2021, there was approximately $1.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to 109,618 unvested RSUs and $668,106 of unrecognized compensation expense related to 264,000 unvested and/or unexercised stock options. The stock option expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.67 years, and the RSU expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.53 years.

Note 9:
Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
 
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Fair value measurements must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  There is a hierarchy of three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 

Level 1
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
 

Level 2
Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
 

Level 3
Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities
 
Recurring Measurements
 
There were no assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Nonrecurring Measurements
 
The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Fair Value
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
                         
September 30, 2021
                       
Impaired loans (collateral- dependent)
 
$
6,910
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
6,910
 
                                 
December 31, 2020
                               
Impaired loans (collateral- dependent)
 
$
11,358
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
11,358
 

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.  For assets classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the process used to develop the reported fair value is described below.
 
Collateral-Dependent Impaired Loans, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The estimated fair value of collateral-dependent impaired loans is based on fair value, less estimated cost to sell. Collateral-dependent impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
The Company considers evaluation analysis as the starting point for determining fair value and then considers other factors and events in the environment that may affect the fair value. Values of the collateral underlying collateral-dependent loans are obtained when the loan is determined to be collateral-dependent and subsequently as deemed necessary by executive management and loan administration. Values are reviewed for accuracy and consistency by executive management and loan administration. The ultimate collateral values are reduced by discounts to consider lack of marketability and estimated cost to sell if repayment or satisfaction of the loan is dependent on the sale of the collateral.

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs
 
The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements.
 
   
Fair Value
 
Valuation
Technique
 
 Unobservable
Inputs
 
Weighted-
Average
 
September 30, 2021
                 
Collateral-dependent impaired loans
 
$
6,910
 
Appraisals from comparable properties
 
Estimated cost to sell
    25
%
                       
December 31, 2020
                     
Collateral-dependent impaired loans
 
$
11,358
 
Appraisals from comparable properties
 
Estimated cost to sell
   
3-5
%

The following tables presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not recorded at fair value at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):


  Carrying    
Fair Value Measurements
 
   

Amount
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
September 30, 2021
                             
                               
Financial Assets
                             
Cash and due from banks
 
$
205,762
   
$
205,762
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
205,762
 
Interest-bearing time deposits in other banks
   
5,229
     
-
     
5,229
     
-
     
5,229
 
Loans, net of allowance
   
915,393
     
-
     
907,758
     
6,910
     
914,668
 
Mortgage loans held for sale
    1,002       -       1,002       -       1,002  
Nonmarketable equity securities
   
1,193
     
-
     
1,193
     
-
     
1,193
 
Interest receivable
   
4,173
     
-
     
4,173
     
-
     
4,173
 
                                         
Financial Liabilities
                                       
Deposits
 
$
1,018,374
   
$
-
   
$
1,017,647
   
$
-
   
$
1,017,647
 
Interest payable
   
182
     
-
     
182
     
-
     
182
 
                                         
December 31, 2020
                                       
                                         
Financial Assets
                                       
Cash and due from banks
 
$
153,901
   
$
153,901
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
153,901
 
Interest-bearing time deposits in other banks
   
16,412
     
-
     
16,412
     
-
     
16,412
 
Loans, net of allowance
   
826,974
     
-
     
815,223
     
11,358
     
826,581
 
Mortgage loans held for sale
   
324
     
-
     
324
     
-
     
324
 
Nonmarketable equity securities
   
1,172
     
-
     
1,172
     
-
     
1,172
 
Interest receivable
   
4,365
     
-
     
4,365
     
-
     
4,365
 
                                         
Financial Liabilities
                                       
Deposits
 
$
905,514
   
$
-
   
$
904,928
   
$
-
   
$
904,928
 
Interest payable
   
286
     
-
     
286
     
-
     
286
 
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at amounts other than fair value:
 
Cash and Due from Banks, Interest-Bearing Time Deposits in Other Banks, Nonmarketable Equity Securities, Interest Receivable and Interest Payable
 
The carrying amount approximates fair value.

Loans and Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
 
The Company determines fair value of loans by using exit market assumptions including factors such as liquidity, credit quality and risk of nonperformance. The fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the market rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations.
 
Deposits
 
Deposits include demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW accounts and certain money market deposits. The carrying amount approximates fair value. The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
 
Commitments to Extend Credit, Lines of Credit and Standby Letters of Credit
 
The fair values of unfunded commitments are estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. The fair values of standby letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date. The estimated fair values of the Company’s commitments to extend credit, lines of credit and standby letters of credit were not material at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

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Note 10:
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
 
The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The following summarizes those financial instruments with contract amounts representing credit risk as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollars in thousands):
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
     2021      2020  
             
Commitments to extend credit
 
$
184,217
   
$
206,520
 
Financial and performance standby letters of credit
   
6,198
     
2,366
 
                 
   
$
190,415
   
$
208,886
 
 
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Each instrument generally has fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Since many of the instruments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, total commitments to extend credit amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, by the Company upon extension of credit is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Standby letters of credit are irrevocable conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers.

Note 11:
Significant Estimates and Concentrations
 
GAAP requires disclosure of certain significant estimates and current vulnerabilities due to certain concentrations.  Estimates related to the allowance for loan losses are reflected in Note 5 regarding loans.  Current vulnerabilities due to off-balance sheet credit risk are discussed in Note 10.
 
As of September 30, 2021, hospitality loans were 20% of gross total loans with outstanding balances of $188.0 million and unfunded commitments of $47.2 million; energy loans were 13% of gross total loans with outstanding balances of $119.4 million and unfunded commitments of $10.6 million.
 
The Company evaluates goodwill for potential goodwill impairment on an annual basis or more often based on consideration if any impairment indicators have occurred. A prolonged strain on the U.S. economy impacting the Company could result in goodwill being partially or fully impaired. At September 30, 2021, goodwill of $1.0 million was recorded on the consolidated balance sheet.
 
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
 
Unless the context indicates otherwise, references in this management’s discussion and analysis to “we”, “our”, and “us,” refer to Bank7 Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries.  All references to “the Bank” refer to Bank7, our wholly owned subsidiary.

General

We are Bank7 Corp., a bank holding company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank7, we operate nine locations in Oklahoma, the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas metropolitan area and Kansas. We are focused on serving business owners and entrepreneurs by delivering fast, consistent and well-designed loan and deposit products to meet their financing needs. We intend to grow organically by selectively opening additional branches in our target markets and pursuing strategic acquisitions.
 
As a bank holding company, we generate most of our revenue from interest income on loans and from short-term investments. The primary source of funding for our loans and short-term investments are deposits held by our subsidiary, Bank7. We measure our performance by our return on average assets, return on average equity, earnings per share, capital ratios, efficiency ratio (calculated by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis) and noninterest income.
 
As of September 30, 2021, we had total assets of $1.1 billion, total loans of $924.7 million, total deposits of $1.0 billion and total shareholders’ equity of $122.4 million.
 
Results of Operations

Performance Summary. For the third quarter of 2021, we reported a pre-tax income of $8.3 million, compared to pre-tax income of $6.1 million for the third quarter of 2020. For the first nine months of 2021 we reported pre-tax income of $23.2 million, compared to $19.6 million for the same period in 2020. For the third quarter of 2021, interest income increased by $1.1 million, or 8.4%, compared to the third quarter of 2020. For the first nine months of 2021, interest income increased by $1.6 million, or 4.1% compared to the same period in 2020. For the third quarter of 2021, average total loans were $924.4 million with loan yields of 5.98% as compared to $847.1 million with loan yields of 6.00% for the third quarter of 2020. For the first nine months of 2021, average total loans were $887.4 million with loan yields of 6.23% as compared to average total loans of $807.1 million with loan yields of 6.50% for the same period in 2020.

Our provision for loan losses for the third quarter of 2021 was $750,000, compared to $1.25 million for the third quarter of 2020.

Return on average assets was 2.36% for the third quarter of 2021, as compared to 1.83% for the same period in 2020.  For the first nine months of 2021, return on average assets was 2.29%, compared to 2.07% for the same period in 2020. The return on average equity was 20.86% for the third quarter of 2021, as compared to 17.16% for the same period in 2020. For the first nine months of 2021, return on average equity was 20.53%, compared to 19.14% for the same period in 2020. The efficiency ratio was 34.49% for the three months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to 38.40% for the same period in 2020. The efficiency ratio was 34.84% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to 36.35% for the same period in 2020.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. It contains substantial tax and spending provisions intended to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act created a $349 billion loan program called the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) for loans to small businesses for, among other things, payroll, group health care benefit costs and qualifying mortgage, rent and utility payments. PPP loans are fully guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). As of September 30, 2021, we had 73 PPP loans with balances totaling $27.3 million compared to 166 PPP loans with balances totaling $44.9 million as of December 31, 2020. We recognized $297,000 and $133,000 in PPP origination fees during the three month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We recognized $2.0 million and $1.8 million in PPP origination fees during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Deferred PPP origination fees totaled $533,000 and $442,000 as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin. Net interest income, representing interest income less interest expense, was the primary contributor to income and earnings for the periods shown. Interest income is generated from interest earned on loans, dividends, and interest earned on deposits at other institutions.  Interest expense is incurred on interest-bearing liabilities including deposits and other borrowings. Net interest income is evaluated by measuring (i) yield on loans and other interest-earning assets, (ii) the costs of deposits and other funding sources and (iii) net interest margin. Net interest margin is calculated as the annualized net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

Changes in market interest rates and interest rates earned on interest-earning assets or paid on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as the volume and types of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing liabilities, are usually the largest drivers of periodic changes in net interest margin and net interest income.

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, information about: (i) weighted average balances, the total dollar amount of interest income from interest-earning assets and the resultant average yields; (ii) weighted average balances, the total dollar amount of interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities and the resultant average rates; (iii) net interest income; and (iv) the net interest margin.

   
Net Interest Margin Including Loan Fee Income
 
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2021
   
2020
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
   
Average
Yield/
Rate
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
   
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-Earning Assets:
                                   
Short-term investments(1)
 
$
120,078
   
$
79
     
0.26
%
 
$
111,019
   
$
147
     
0.53
%
Investment securities(2)
   
1,187
     
2
     
0.67
     
1,138
     
2
     
0.70
 
Loans held for sale
   
610
     
-
     
-
     
425
     
-
     
-
 
Total loans(3)
   
924,391
     
13,927
     
5.98
     
847,076
     
12,777
     
6.00
 
Total interest-earning assets
   
1,046,266
     
14,008
     
5.31
     
959,658
     
12,926
     
5.36
 
Noninterest-earning assets
   
5,607
                     
7,386
                 
Total assets
 
$
1,051,873
                   
$
967,044
                 
                                                 
Funding sources:
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Transaction accounts
 
$
401,843
     
332
     
0.33
%
 
$
381,572
     
545
     
0.57
%
Time deposits
   
220,189
     
397
     
0.72
     
200,961
     
780
     
1.54
 
Total interest-bearing deposits
   
622,032
     
729
     
0.46
     
582,533
     
1,325
     
0.90
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
622,032
     
729
     
0.46
     
582,533
     
1,325
     
0.90
 
                                                 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Noninterest-bearing deposits
 
$
304,063
                     
276,219
                 
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
   
6,633
                     
5,363
                 
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities
   
310,696
                     
281,582
                 
Shareholders' equity
   
119,145
                     
102,929
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
1,051,873
                   
$
967,044
                 
                                                 
Net interest income including loan fee income
         
$
13,279
                   
$
11,601
         
Net interest spread including loan fee
income(4)
                   
4.85
%
                   
4.45
%
Net interest margin including loan fee income
                   
5.04
%
                   
4.81
%

 (1)
Includes income and average balances for fed funds sold, interest-earning deposits in banks and other miscellaneous interest-earning assets.

(2)
Includes income and average balances for Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) stock.

(3)
Non-accrual loans of $9.8 million are included in loans.

(4)
Net interest spread is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities For the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020:


-
Interest income on short term investments totaled $79,000 as compared to $147,000, a decrease of $68,000 or 46.3%, which was attributable to a decrease in yield on short term investments of 27 basis points, or 50.9%;

-
Loan fees totaled $1.6 million, an increase of $558,000 or 51.8%, which was attributable to loan growth during the period as well as increased PPP fees; and

-
Net interest margin for the third quarter of 2021 was 5.04% compared to 4.81% for the third quarter of 2020.

   
Net Interest Margin With Loan Fee Income
 
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2021
   
2020
 
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
   
Average
Yield/
Rate
   
Average
Balance
   
Interest
Income/
Expense
   
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Interest-Earning Assets:
                                   
Short-term investments(1)
 
$
124,801
   
$
236
     
0.25
%
 
$
120,909
   
$
701
     
0.77
%
Investment securities(2)
   
1,182
     
19
     
2.15
     
1,109
     
21
     
2.53
 
Loans held for sale
   
501
     
-
     
-
     
258
     
-
     
-
 
Total loans(3)
   
887,353
     
41,377
     
6.23
     
807,134
     
39,268
     
6.50
 
Total interest-earning assets
   
1,013,837
     
41,632
     
5.49
     
929,410
     
39,990
     
5.75
 
Noninterest-earning assets
   
5,927
                     
8,439
                 
Total assets
 
$
1,019,764
                   
$
937,849
                 
                                                 
Funding sources:
                                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Transaction accounts
 
$
410,299
     
1,024
     
0.33
%
 
$
366,162
     
2,259
     
0.82
%
Time deposits
   
212,706
     
1,352
     
0.85
     
208,650
     
2,769
     
1.77
 
Total interest-bearing deposits
   
623,005
     
2,376
     
0.51
     
574,812
     
5,028
     
1.17
 
Total interest-bearing liabilities
   
623,005
     
2,376
     
0.51
     
574,812
     
5,028
     
1.17
 
                                                 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Noninterest-bearing deposits
   
277,308
                     
256,429
                 
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities
   
5,634
                     
5,231
                 
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities
   
282,942
                     
261,660
                 
Shareholders' equity
   
113,817
                     
101,377
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
1,019,764
                   
$
937,849
                 
                                                 
Net interest income including loan fee income
         
$
39,256
                   
$
34,962
         
Net interest spread including loan fee
income(4)
                   
4.98
%
                   
4.58
%
Net interest margin including loan fee income
                   
5.18
%
                   
5.02
%

(1)
Includes income and average balances for fed funds sold, interest-earning deposits in banks and other miscellaneous interest-earning assets.

(2)
Includes income and average balances for FHLB and FRB stock.

(3)
Non-accrual loans of $9.8 million are included in loans.

(4)
Net interest spread is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.

For the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020:


-
Interest income on short term investments totaled $236,000 as compared to $701,000, a decrease of $465,000 or 66.3%, which was attributable to a decrease in yield of 52 basis points;

-
Loan fees totaled $6.2 million, an increase of $2.2 million, or 55.0% which was attributable to loan growth during the period;

-
Net interest margin for the first nine months of 2021 was 5.18% compared to 5.02% for the same period in 2020.

Increases and decreases in interest income and interest expense result from changes in average balances, or volume, of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as changes in average interest rates. The following tables set forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income during the period shown. Information is provided with respect to (i) effects on interest income attributable to changes in volume (change in volume multiplied by prior rate) and (ii) effects on interest income attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume).

     
Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and
Expenses
  
    
For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2021 over 2020
  
   
Change due to:
       
   
Volume(1)
   
Rate(1)
    
Interest
Variance
  
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Increase (decrease) in interest income:
                 
Short-term investments
 
$
12
   
$
(80
)
 
$
(68
)
Investment securities
   
9
     
(9
)
   
-
 
Total loans
   
1,182
     
(32
)
   
1,150
 
Total increase (decrease) in interest income
   
1,203
     
(121
)
   
1,082
 
                         
Increase (decrease) in interest expense:
                       
Deposits:
                       
Transaction accounts
   
29
     
(242
)
   
(213
)
Time deposits
   
75
     
(458
)
   
(383
)
Total interest-bearing deposits
   
104
     
(700
)
   
(596
)
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense
   
104
     
(700
)
   
(596
)
                         
Increase (Decrease) in net interest income
 
$
1,099
   
$
579
   
$
1,678
 

     
Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and
Expenses
  
    
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021 over 2020
  
   
Change due to:
       
Interest
Variance
   
   
Volume(1)
   
Rate(1)
 
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Increase (decrease) in interest income:
                 
Short-term investments
 
$
22
   
$
(487
)
 
$
(465
)
Investment securities
   
1
     
(3
)
   
(2
)
Total loans
   
3,900
     
(1,791
)
   
2,109
 
Total increase (decrease) in interest income
   
3,923
     
(2,281
)
   
1,642
 
                         
Increase (decrease) in interest expense:
                       
Deposits:
                       
Transaction accounts
   
271
     
(1,506
)
   
(1,235
)
Time deposits
   
54
     
(1,471
)
   
(1,417
)
Total interest-bearing deposits
   
325
     
(2,977
)
   
(2,652
)
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense
   
325
     
(2,977
)
   
(2,652
)
                         
Increase (Decrease) in net interest income
 
$
3,598
   
$
696
   
$
4,294
 

 (1)
Variances attributable to both volume and rate are allocated on a consistent basis between rate and volume based on the absolute value of the variances in each category.

Provision for Loan Losses

Credit risk is inherent in the business of making loans. We establish an Allowance for loan losses (“Allowance”) through charges to earnings, which are shown in the statements of income as the provision for loan losses. Specifically identifiable and quantifiable known losses are charged off against the Allowance. The provision for loan losses is determined by conducting a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of our Allowance and applying the shortfall or excess, if any, to the current quarter’s expense. Any shortfall between the liquidation value of the underlying collateral and the recorded investment value of the loan is considered the required specific reserve amount. See the discussion under “—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses.” This has the effect of creating variability in the amount and frequency of charges to our earnings. The provision for loan losses and level of Allowance for each period are dependent upon many factors, including loan growth, net charge-offs, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, delinquencies, management’s assessment of the quality of the loan portfolio, the valuation of problem loans and the general economic conditions in our market areas.

The Allowance as a percentage of loans was 1.01% at September 30, 2021 as compared to 1.15% at December 31, 2020. The overall decrease in Allowance for loan loss was driven by a charge-off of $3.8 million related to one relationship consisting of one substandard loan with a previous specific reserve of $3.0 million.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $577,000 compared to $334,000 for the same period in 2020, an increase of $243,000, or 72.8%. The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

    
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
             
             
   
2021
   
2020
    
$ Increase
(Decrease)
     
% Increase
(Decrease)
  
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Noninterest income:
                       
Secondary market income
 
$
161
   
$
57
   
$
104
     
182.46
%
Service charges on deposit accounts
   
141
     
104
     
37
     
35.58
%
Other income and fees
   
275
     
173
     
102
     
58.96
%
Total noninterest income
 
$
577
   
$
334
   
$
243
     
72.75
%

Noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $1.5 million compared to $965,000 for the same period in 2020, an increase of $528,000, or 54.7%. The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

    
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
             
             
   
2021
   
2020
    
$ Increase
(Decrease)
     
% Increase
(Decrease)
  
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Noninterest income:
                       
Secondary market income
 
$
253
   
$
134
   
$
119
     
88.81
%
Service charges on deposit accounts
   
380
     
318
     
62
     
19.50
%
Other income and fees
   
860
     
513
     
347
     
67.64
%
Total noninterest income
 
$
1,493
   
$
965
   
$
528
     
54.72
%

Noninterest Expense

The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

     
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
             
             
   
2021
   
2020
    
$ Increase
(Decrease)
     
% Increase
(Decrease)
  
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Noninterest expense:
                       
Salaries and employee benefits
 
$
2,946
   
$
2,505
   
$
441
     
17.60
%
Furniture and equipment
   
218
     
224
     
(6
)
   
-2.68
%
Occupancy
   
461
     
543
     
(82
)
   
-15.10
%
Data and item processing
   
292
     
276
     
16
     
5.80
%
Accounting, marketing, and legal fees
   
150
     
135
     
15
     
11.11
%
Regulatory assessments
   
162
     
164
     
(2
)
   
-1.22
%
Advertising and public relations
   
76
     
62
     
14
     
22.58
%
Travel, lodging and entertainment
   
102
     
50
     
52
     
104.00
%
Other expense
   
372
     
625
     
(253
)
   
-40.48
%
Total noninterest expense
 
$
4,779
   
$
4,584
   
$
195
     
4.25
%

The following table sets forth the major components of our noninterest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

     
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
             
             
   
2021
   
2020
    
$ Increase
(Decrease)
     
% Increase
(Decrease)
  
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Noninterest expense:
                       
Salaries and employee benefits
 
$
8,685
   
$
7,576
   
$
1,109
     
14.64
%
Furniture and equipment
   
651
     
658
     
(7
)
   
-1.06
%
Occupancy
   
1,391
     
1,417
     
(26
)
   
-1.83
%
Data and item processing
   
857
     
821
     
36
     
4.38
%
Accounting, marketing, and legal fees
   
447
     
338
     
109
     
32.25
%
Regulatory assessments
   
464
     
281
     
183
     
65.12
%
Advertising and public relations
   
181
     
360
     
(179
)
   
-49.72
%
Travel, lodging and entertainment
   
309
     
146
     
163
     
111.64
%
Other expense
   
1,213
     
1,463
     
(250
)
   
-17.09
%
Total noninterest expense
 
$
14,198
   
$
13,060
   
$
1,138
     
8.71
%

Financial Condition

The following discussion of our financial condition compares September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

Total Assets

Total assets increased $129.6 million, or 12.7%, to $1.1 billion as of September 30, 2021, compared to $1.0 billion as of December 31, 2020. The increasing trend in total assets is primarily attributable to strong organic loan and deposit growth within the Oklahoma City and Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan areas and our expansion into the Tulsa market.

Loan Portfolio

The following table presents the balance and associated percentage of each major category in our loan portfolio as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

   
As of September 30,
   
As of December 31,
 
   
2021
   
2020
 
   
Amount
   
% of Total
   
Amount
   
% of Total
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Construction & development
 
$
133,732
     
14.4
%
 
$
107,855
     
12.8
%
1-4 family real estate
   
38,633
     
4.2
%
   
29,079
     
3.5
%
Commercial real estate - Other
   
291,583
     
31.4
%
   
290,489
     
34.6
%
Total commercial real estate
   
463,948
     
50.0
%
   
427,423
     
50.9
%
                                 
Commercial & industrial
   
396,974
     
42.8
%
   
351,248
     
41.9
%
Agricultural
   
59,343
     
6.4
%
   
50,519
     
6.0
%
Consumer
   
7,783
     
0.8
%
   
9,898
     
1.2
%
Gross Loans
   
928,048
     
100.0
%
   
839,088
     
100.0
%
Less unearned income, net
   
(3,349
)
           
(2,475
)
       
Total Loans, net of unearned income
   
924,699
             
836,613
         
Allowance for loan and lease losses
   
(9,306
)
           
(9,639
)
       
Net loans
 
$
915,393
           
$
826,974
         

Our loans represent the largest portion of our earning assets. The quality and diversification of the loan portfolio is an important consideration when reviewing our financial condition. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, our gross loans were $928.0 million and $839.1 million, respectively.  Included in the commercial & industrial loan balance at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, are $27.3 million and $44.9 million of loans that were originated under the SBA PPP program.

We have established internal concentration limits in the loan portfolio for Commercial Real Estate (CRE) loans, hospitality loans, energy loans, and construction loans, among others. All loan types are within our established limits. We use underwriting guidelines to assess each borrower’s historical cash flow to determine debt service capabilities, and we further stress test the customer’s debt service capability under higher interest rate scenarios as well as other underlying macro-economic factors. Financial and performance covenants are used in commercial lending to allow us to react to a borrower’s deteriorating financial condition, should that occur.

The following tables show the contractual maturities of our gross loans as of the periods below:

   
As of September 30, 2021
 
         
Due in One Year or Less
     
Due after One Year
Through Five Years
     
Due after Five Years
Through Fifteen Years
          
Due after Fifteen Years
        
   
Fixed
   
Adjustable
   
Fixed
   
Adjustable
   
Fixed
   
Adjustable
   
Fixed
   
Adjustable
   
Total
 
 
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Construction & development
 
$
1,334
   
$
58,283
   
$
3,287
   
$
69,033
   
$
-
   
$
802
   
$
-
   
$
993
   
$
133,732
 
1-4 family real estate
   
1,901
     
10,928
     
7,715
     
16,488
     
775
     
826
     
-
     
-
     
38,633
 
Commercial real estate - other
   
8,850
     
89,054
     
50,151
     
135,141
     
-
     
4,369
     
-
     
4,018
     
291,583
 
Total commercial real estate
   
12,085
     
158,265
     
61,153
     
220,662
     
775
     
5,997
     
-
     
5,011
     
463,948
 
                                                                         
Commercial & industrial
   
35,061
     
164,865
     
13,071
     
158,133
     
16,731
     
8,457
     
-
     
656
     
396,974
 
Agricultural
   
2,002
     
19,322
     
2,521
     
32,504
     
1,298
     
1,095
     
-
     
601
     
59,343
 
Consumer
   
1,110
     
29
     
5,304
     
37
     
804
     
414
     
85
     
-
     
7,783
 
Gross loans
 
$
50,258
   
$
342,481
   
$
82,049
   
$
411,336
   
$
19,608
   
$
15,963
   
$
85
   
$
6,268
   
$
928,048
 

   
As of December 31, 2020
 
         
Due in One Year or Less
     
Due after One Year
Through Five Years
     
Due after Five Years
Through Fifteen Years
          
Due after Fifteen Years
        
   
Fixed
   
Adjustable
   
Fixed
   
Adjustable
   
Fixed
   
Adjustable
   
Fixed
   
Adjustable
   
Total
 
 
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Construction & development
 
$
14
   
$
47,649
   
$
885
   
$
58,387
   
$
-
   
$
920
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
107,855
 
1-4 family real estate
   
273
     
13,394
     
4,712
     
9,959
     
39
     
702
     
-
     
-
     
29,079
 
Commercial real estate - other
   
2,377
     
55,307
     
45,880
     
180,721
     
294
     
4,288
     
-
     
1,622
     
290,489
 
Total real estate
   
2,664
     
116,350
     
51,477
     
249,067
     
333
     
5,910
     
-
     
1,622
     
427,423
 
                                                                         
Commercial & industrial
   
16,914
     
194,520
     
39,593
     
93,707
     
11
     
6,503
     
-
     
-
     
351,248
 
Agricultural
   
5,141
     
27,215
     
2,534
     
14,420
     
60
     
541
     
-
     
608
     
50,519
 
Consumer
   
1,544
     
150
     
6,570
     
65
     
1,057
     
425
     
87
     
-
     
9,898
 
Gross loans
 
$
26,263
   
$
338,235
   
$
100,174
   
$
357,259
   
$
1,461
   
$
13,379
   
$
87
   
$
2,230
   
$
839,088
 

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

The allowance is based on management’s estimate of potential losses inherent in the loan portfolio. In the opinion of management, the allowance is adequate to absorb estimated losses in the portfolio as of each balance sheet date. While management uses available information to analyze losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance. In analyzing the adequacy of the allowance, a comprehensive loan grading system to determine risk potential in loans is utilized together with the results of internal credit reviews.

To determine the adequacy of the allowance, the loan portfolio is broken into segments based on loan type. Historical loss experience factors by segment, adjusted for changes in trends and conditions, are used to determine an indicated allowance for each portfolio segment. These factors are evaluated and updated based on the composition of the specific loan segment. Other considerations include volumes and trends of delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, levels of bankruptcies, criticized and classified loan trends, expected losses on real estate secured loans, new credit products and policies, economic conditions, concentrations of credit risk and the experience and abilities of our lending personnel.

The allowance was $9.3 million at September 30, 2021, compared to $9.6 million at December 31, 2020. As shown below, the decrease primarily related to a $3.8 million charge-off related to one known relationship consisting of one substandard loan with a previous specific reserve of $3.0 million.

The following table provides an analysis of the activity in our allowance for the periods indicated:

   
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2021
   
2020
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Balance at beginning of the period
 
$
9,639
   
$
7,846
 
Provision for loan losses
   
3,325
     
3,300
 
Charge-offs:
               
Construction & development
   
-
     
-
 
1-4 family real estate
   
-
     
-
 
Commercial real estate - Other
   
-
     
-
 
Commercial & industrial
   
(3,750
)
   
(39
)
Agricultural
   
-
     
-
 
Consumer
   
(63
)
   
(1
)
Total charge-offs
   
(3,813
)
   
(40
)
Recoveries:
               
Construction & development
   
-
     
-
 
1-4 family real estate
   
-
     
2
 
Commercial real estate - Other
   
-
     
-
 
Commercial & industrial
   
15
     
13
 
Agricultural
   
138
     
10
 
Consumer
   
2
     
-
 
Total recoveries
   
155
     
25
 
Net charge-offs
   
(3,658
)
   
(15
)
Balance at end of the period
 
$
9,306
   
$
11,131
 

While the entire allowance is available to absorb losses from any and all loans, the following table represents management’s allocation of the allowance by loan category, and the percentage of allowance in each category, for the periods indicated:

   
As of September 30,
   
As of December 31,
 
   
2021
   
2020
 
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Construction & development
 
$
1,341
     
14.4
%
 
$
1,239
     
12.8
%
1-4 family real estate
   
387
     
4.2
%
   
334
     
3.5
%
Commercial real estate - Other
   
2,924
     
31.4
%
   
3,337
     
34.6
%
Commercial & industrial
   
3,981
     
42.8
%
   
4,035
     
41.9
%
Agricultural
   
595
     
6.4
%
   
580
     
6.0
%
Consumer
   
78
     
0.8
%
   
114
     
1.2
%
Total
 
$
9,306
     
100.0
%
 
$
9,639
     
100.0
%

Nonperforming Assets

Loans are considered delinquent when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more. Delinquent loans may remain on accrual status between 30 days and 90 days past due. Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued are designated as nonaccrual loans. Typically, the accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when principal or interest payments are past due 90 days or when, in the opinion of management, there is a reasonable doubt as to collectability of the obligation. When loans are placed on nonaccrual status, all interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current period interest income. Income on a nonaccrual loan is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash is received and the loan’s principal balance is deemed collectible. Loans are restored to accrual status when loans become well-secured and management believes full collectability of principal and interest is probable.

A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans include loans on nonaccrual status and loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring (TDR). Income from a loan on nonaccrual status is recognized to the extent cash is received and when the loan’s principal balance is deemed collectible. Depending on a particular loan’s circumstances, we measure impairment of a loan based upon either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell if the loan is collateral dependent. A loan is considered collateral dependent when repayment of the loan is based solely on the liquidation of the collateral. Fair value, where possible, is determined by independent appraisals, typically on an annual basis. Between appraisal periods, the fair value may be adjusted based on specific events, such as if deterioration of quality of the collateral comes to our attention as part of our problem loan monitoring process, or if discussions with the borrower lead us to believe the last appraised value no longer reflects the actual market for the collateral. The impairment amount on a collateral dependent loan is charged off to the allowance if deemed not collectible and the impairment amount on a loan that is not collateral dependent is set up as a specific reserve.

In cases where a borrower experiences financial difficulties and we make certain concessionary modifications to contractual terms, the loan is classified as a TDR. Included in certain loan categories of impaired loans are TDRs on which we have granted concessions to the borrower as a result of the borrower experiencing financial difficulties. The concessions granted by us may include, but are not limited to: (1) a modification in which the maturity date, timing of payments or frequency of payments is modified, (2) an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new loans with similar risk, or (3) a combination of the first two concessions.

The CARES Act includes a provision that permits a financial institution to elect to suspend temporarily troubled debt restructuring accounting under ASC Subtopic 310-40 in certain circumstances (“section 4013”). To be eligible under section 4013, a loan modification must be (1) related to COVID-19; (2) executed on a loan that was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019; and (3) executed between March 1, 2020, and the earlier of (A) 60 days after the date of termination of the National Emergency or (B) January 1, 2022. In response to this section of the CARES Act, the federal banking agencies issued a revised interagency statement on April 7, 2020 that, in consultation with the Financial Accounting Standards Board, confirmed that for loans not subject to section 4013, short-term modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief are not troubled debt restructurings under ASC Subtopic 310-40.  As of September 30, 2021, one loan totaling $3.1 million was modified, related to COVID-19, which was not considered a troubled debt restructuring.

If a borrower on a restructured TDR has demonstrated performance under the previous terms, is not experiencing financial difficulty and shows the capacity to continue to perform under the restructured terms, the loan will remain on accrual status. Otherwise, the loan will be placed on nonaccrual status until the borrower demonstrates a sustained period of performance, which generally requires six consecutive months of payments. Loans identified as TDRs are evaluated for impairment using the present value of the expected cash flows or the estimated fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. The fair value is determined, when possible, by an appraisal of the property less estimated costs related to liquidation of the collateral. The appraisal amount may also be adjusted for current market conditions. Adjustments to reflect the present value of the expected cash flows or the estimated fair value of collateral dependent loans are a component in determining an appropriate allowance, and as such, may result in increases or decreases to the provision for loan losses in current and future earnings.

Real estate we acquire as a result of foreclosure or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure is classified as other real estate owned, or OREO, until sold, and is initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis.

The following table presents information regarding nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated.

    
As of
September 30,
     
As of
December 31,
  
   
2021
   
2020
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Nonaccrual loans
 
$
9,819
   
$
14,575
 
Troubled-debt restructurings (1)
   
-
     
-
 
Accruing loans 90 or more days past due
   
102
     
1,960
 
Total nonperforming loans
   
9,921
     
16,535
 
Other real estate owned
   
-
     
-
 
Total nonperforming assets
 
$
9,921
   
$
16,535
 
Ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans
   
1.07
%
   
1.98
%
Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets
   
0.87
%
   
1.63
%

(1)
$8.36 million and $12.98 million of TDRs as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, are included in the nonaccrual loans balance in the line above

The following tables present an aging analysis of loans as of the dates indicated.

   
As of September 30, 2021
 
      
Loans 30-59
days past
due
   
Loans 60-89
days past
due
   
Loans 90+
days past
due
   
Loans 90+
days past
due and
accruing
   
Total Past
Due Loans
   
Current
   
Total loans
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Construction & development
 
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
133,732
   
$
133,732
 
1-4 family real estate
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
38,633
     
38,633
 
Commercial real estate - Other
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
291,583
     
291,583
 
Commercial & industrial
   
-
     
-
     
6,910
     
-
     
6,910
     
390,064
     
396,974
 
Agricultural
   
-
     
-
     
102
     
102
     
102
     
59,241
     
59,343
 
Consumer
   
100
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
100
     
7,683
     
7,783
 
   
$
100
   
$
-
   
$
7,012
   
$
102
   
$
7,112
   
$
920,936
   
$
928,048
 

   
As of December 31, 2020
 
      
Loans 30-59 days past
due
   
Loans 60-89 days past
due
   
Loans 90+
days past
due
   
Loans 90+
days past
due and accruing
   
Total Past
Due Loans
   
Current
   
Total loans
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Construction & development
 
$
714
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
714
   
$
107,141
   
$
107,855
 
1-4 family real estate
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
29,079
     
29,079
 
Commercial real estate - Other
   
1,444
     
-
     
1,960
     
1,960
     
3,404
     
287,085
     
290,489
 
Commercial & industrial
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
351,248
     
351,248
 
Agricultural
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
50,519
     
50,519
 
Consumer
   
193
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
193
     
9,705
     
9,898
 
   
$
2,351
   
$
-
   
$
1,960
   
$
1,960
   
$
4,311
   
$
834,777
   
$
839,088
 

In addition to the past due and nonaccrual criteria, we also evaluate loans according to our internal risk grading system. Loans are segregated between pass, watch, special mention, and substandard categories. The definitions of those categories are as follows:

Pass: These loans generally conform to Bank policies, are characterized by policy-conforming advance rates on collateral, and have well-defined repayment sources. In addition, these credits are extended to borrowers and guarantors with a strong balance sheet and either substantial liquidity or a reliable income history.

Watch: These loans are still considered “Pass” credits; however, various factors such as industry stress, material changes in cash flow or financial conditions, or deficiencies in loan documentation, or other risk issues determined by the lending officer, Commercial Loan Committee or Credit Quality Committee warrant a heightened sense and frequency of monitoring.

Special mention: These loans have observable weaknesses or evidence of imprudent handling or structural issues. The weaknesses require close attention, and the remediation of those weaknesses is necessary. No risk of probable loss exists. Credits in this category are expected to quickly migrate to “Watch” or “Substandard” as this is viewed as a transitory loan grade.

Substandard: These loans are not adequately protected by the sound worth and debt service capacity of the borrower, but may be well-secured. The loans have defined weaknesses relative to cash flow, collateral, financial condition or other factors that might jeopardize repayment of all of the principal and interest on a timely basis. There is the possibility that a future loss will occur if weaknesses are not remediated.

Substandard loans totaled $24.3 million as of September 30, 2021, an increase of $1.2 million compared to December 31, 2020.

Outstanding loan balances categorized by internal risk grades as of the periods indicated are summarized as follows:

   
As of September 30, 2021
 
    
Pass
   
Watch
   
Special
mention
   
Substandard
   
Total
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Construction & development
 
$
133,732
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
133,732
 
1-4 family real estate
   
38,633
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
38,633
 
Commercial real estate - Other
   
237,826
     
14,976
     
24,134
     
14,647
     
291,583
 
Commercial & industrial
   
375,851
     
5,618
     
5,870
     
9,635
     
396,974
 
Agricultural
   
59,025
     
-
     
318
     
-
     
59,343
 
Consumer
   
7,783
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
7,783
 
Total
 
$
852,850
   
$
20,594
   
$
30,322
   
$
24,282
   
$
928,048
 

   
As of December 31, 2020
 
   
Pass
   
Watch
   
Special
mention
   
Substandard
   
Total
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Construction & development
 
$
107,855
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
107,855
 
1-4 family real estate
   
28,711
     
368
     
-
     
-
     
29,079
 
Commercial real estate - Other
   
248,194
     
24,155
     
10,086
     
8,054
     
290,489
 
Commercial & industrial
   
328,656
     
7,691
     
300
     
14,601
     
351,248
 
Agricultural
   
50,051
     
-
     
-
     
468
     
50,519
 
Consumer
   
9,898
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
9,898
 
Total
 
$
773,365
   
$
32,214
   
$
10,386
   
$
23,123
   
$
839,088
 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

TDRs are defined as those loans in which a bank, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with original contractual terms of the loan. Loans with insignificant delays or insignificant short-falls in the amount of payments expected to be collected are not considered to be impaired. Loans defined as individually impaired, based on applicable accounting guidance, include larger balance nonperforming loans and TDRs.

The following table presents loans restructured as TDRs as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

   
As of September 30, 2021
 
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Specific
reserves
allocated
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial & industrial
   
1
   
$
6,910
   
$
6,910
   
$
-
 
Commercial real estate
   
1
     
1,453
     
1,453
     
-
 
Total
   
2
   
$
8,363
   
$
8,363
   
$
-
 

   
As of December 31, 2020
 
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   
Specific
reserves
allocated
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Commercial & industrial
   
1
   
$
10,886
   
$
10,886
   
$
-
 
Agricultural
   
1
     
469
     
469
     
-
 
Commercial real estate
   
1
     
1,622
     
1,622
     
-
 
Total
   
3
   
$
12,977
   
$
12,977
   
$
-
 

There were no payment defaults with respect to loans modified as TDRs as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Impairment analyses are prepared on TDRs in conjunction with the normal allowance process. There were no TDRs restructured during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and TDR’s restructured during the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 required $0 in specific reserves.

The following table presents total TDRs, both in accrual and nonaccrual status as of the periods indicated:

   
As of September 30, 2021
   
As of December 31, 2020
 
   
Number of
contracts
   
Amount
   
Number of
contracts
   
Amount
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Accrual
   
-
   
$
-
     
-
   
$
-
 
Nonaccrual
   
2
     
8,362
     
3
     
12,977
 
Total
   
2
   
$
8,362
     
3
   
$
12,977
 

Deposits

We gather deposits primarily through our nine branch locations and online through our website. We offer a variety of deposit products including demand deposit accounts and interest-bearing products, such as savings accounts and certificates of deposit. We put continued effort into gathering noninterest-bearing demand deposit accounts through loan production cross-selling, customer referrals, marketing efforts and various involvement with community networks. Some of our interest-bearing deposits are obtained through brokered transactions. We participate in the CDARS and ICS programs, where customer funds are placed into multiple deposit accounts, each in an amount under the standard FDIC insurance maximum of $250,000, and placed at a network of banks across the United States.

Total deposits as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were $1.0 billion and $905.5 million, respectively. The following table sets forth deposit balances by certain categories as of the dates indicated and the percentage of each deposit category to total deposits.

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2021
   
2020
 
   
Amount
   
Percentage of
Total
   
Amount
   
Percentage of
Total
 
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Noninterest-bearing demand
 
$
335,633
     
32.7
%
 
$
246,569
     
27.2
%
Interest-bearing:
                               
NOW deposits
   
233,352
     
22.8
%
   
232,676
     
25.6
%
Money market
   
181,633
     
17.7
%
   
160,108
     
17.7
%
Savings deposits
   
53,746
     
5.2
%
   
54,008
     
6.0
%
Time Deposits ($250,000 or less)
   
71,447
     
7.1
%
   
135,811
     
20.8
%
Time Deposits (more than $250,000)
   
149,906
     
14.6
%
   
76,342
     
2.7
%
Total interest-bearing
   
690,084
     
67.4
%
   
658,945
     
72.8
%
Total deposits
 
$
1,025,717
     
100.1
%
 
$
905,514
     
100.0
%

The following table summarizes our average deposit balances and weighted average rates for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2021 and year ended December 31, 2020:

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2021
   
2020
 
   
Amount
   
Percentage of
Total
   
Amount
   
Percentage of
Total
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Noninterest-bearing demand
 
$
335,316
     
32.9
%
 
$
246,569
     
27.2
%
Interest-bearing:
                               
NOW deposits
   
233,352
     
22.9
%
   
232,676
     
25.6
%
Money market
   
181,633
     
17.8
%
   
160,108
     
17.7
%
Savings deposits
   
53,746
     
5.3
%
   
54,008
     
6.0
%
Time Deposits ($250,000 or less)
   
140,951
     
13.9
%
   
135,811
     
20.8
%
Time Deposits (more than $250,000)
   
73,376
     
7.2
%
   
76,342
     
2.7
%
Total interest-bearing
   
683,058
     
67.1
%
   
658,945
     
72.8
%
Total deposits
 
$
1,018,374
     
100.0
%
 
$
905,514
     
100.0
%
The following tables set forth the maturity of time deposits as of the dates indicated below:

   
As of September 30, 2021
 
   
Three Months
   
Three to Six
Months
   
Six to 12
Months
   
After 12
Months
   
Total
 
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Time deposits ($250,000 or less)
 
$
42,093
   
$
28,463
   
$
42,204
   
$
28,191
   
$
140,951
 
Time deposits (more than $250,000)
   
30,674
     
18,204
     
7,026
     
17,472
     
73,376
 
Total time deposits
 
$
72,767
   
$
46,667
   
$
49,230
   
$
45,663
   
$
214,327
 

   
As of December 31, 2020
 
   
Three Months
   
Three to Six
Months
   
Six to 12
Months
   
After 12
Months
   
Total
 
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Time deposits ($250,000 or less)
 
$
29,730
   
$
25,894
   
$
54,410
   
$
25,777
   
$
135,811
 
Time deposits (more than $250,000)
   
11,119
     
7,845
     
35,770
     
21,608
     
76,342
 
Total time deposits
 
$
40,849
   
$
33,739
   
$
90,180
   
$
47,385
   
$
212,153
 

Liquidity

Liquidity refers to our ability to meet the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers, while at the same time meeting our operating, capital and strategic cash flow needs, all at a reasonable cost. We continuously monitor our liquidity position to ensure that assets and liabilities are managed in a manner that will meet all short-term and long-term cash requirements. We manage our liquidity position to meet the daily cash flow needs of customers, while maintaining an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities to meet the return on investment objectives of our shareholders.

Our liquidity position is supported by management of liquid assets and access to alternative sources of funds. Our liquid assets include cash, interest-bearing deposits in correspondent banks and fed funds sold. Other available sources of liquidity include wholesale deposits and borrowings from correspondent banks and FHLB advances.

Our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements are primarily met through cash flow from operations, redeployment of prepaying and maturing balances in our loan portfolios, and increases in customer deposits. Other alternative sources of funds will supplement these primary sources to the extent necessary to meet additional liquidity requirements on either a short-term or long-term basis.

As of September 30, 2021, we had no unsecured fed funds lines with correspondent depository institutions with no amounts advanced. In addition, based on the values of loans pledged as collateral, we had borrowing availability with the FHLB of $76.1 million as of September 30, 2021 and $64.8 million as of December 31, 2020.

Capital Requirements

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal and state banking regulators. Failure to meet regulatory capital requirements may result in certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on our financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for “prompt corrective action” (described below), We must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting policies. The capital amounts and classifications are subject to qualitative judgments by the federal banking regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors. Qualitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require us to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Common Equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) capital, Tier 1 capital, total capital to risk-weighted assets, and Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets, referred to as the “leverage ratio.”

As of September 30, 2021, the Bank was in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and categorized as “well-capitalized” under the prompt corrective action frame work.  There have been no conditions or events since September 30, 2021 that management believes would change this classification. The table below presents our applicable capital requirements, as well as our capital ratios as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. The Company exceeded all regulatory capital requirements and the Bank was considered to be “well-capitalized” as of the dates reflected in the tables below.

Basel III Capital Rules

Under the Basel III Capital Rules, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers, a banking organization must hold a capital conservation buffer composed of CET1 capital above its minimum risk-based capital requirements. As of September 30, 2021, the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements under the Basel III Capital Rules.
 
   
Actual
   
With Capital
Conservation Buffer
   
Minimum to be "Well-
Capitalized" Under
Prompt Corrective Action
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
As of September 30, 2021
                                   
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
                                   
Bank7 Corp.
 
$
130,228
     
14.80
%
 
$
92,386
     
10.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
130,228
     
14.82
%
   
92,280
     
10.50
%
 
$
87,886
     
10.00
%
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
                                               
Bank7 Corp.
   
120,922
     
13.74
%
   
74,789
     
8.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
120,922
     
13.76
%
   
74,703
     
8.50
%
   
70,308
     
8.00
%
CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
                                               
Bank7 Corp.
   
120,922
     
13.74
%
   
61,591
     
7.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
120,922
     
13.76
%
   
61,520
     
7.00
%
   
57,126
     
6.50
%
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)
                                               
Bank7 Corp.
   
120,922
     
11.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
120,922
     
11.51
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
52,538
     
5.00
%

   
Actual
   
With Capital
Conservation Buffer
   
Minimum to be "Well-
Capitalized" Under
Prompt Corrective Action
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
As of December 31, 2020
                                   
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
                                   
Bank7 Corp.
 
$
115,375
     
14.73
%
 
$
82,216
     
10.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
115,335
     
14.75
%
   
82,114
     
10.50
%
 
$
78,204
     
10.00
%
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
                                               
Bank7 Corp.
   
105,736
     
13.50
%
   
66,556
     
8.50
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
105,696
     
13.51
%
   
66,473
     
8.50
%
   
62,563
     
8.00
%
CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
                                               
Bank7 Corp.
   
105,736
     
13.50
%
   
54,811
     
7.00
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
105,696
     
13.51
%
   
54,743
     
7.00
%
   
50,832
     
6.50
%
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)
                                               
Bank7 Corp.
   
105,736
     
10.78
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
     
N/A
 
Bank
   
105,696
     
10.78
%
   
N/A
     
N/A
     
49,041
     
5.00
%

Shareholders’ equity provides a source of permanent funding, allows for future growth and provides a cushion to withstand unforeseen adverse developments. Total shareholders’ equity increased to $122.4 million as of September 30, 2021, compared to $107.3 million as of December 31, 2020, an increase of $15.1 million, or 14.1%. The increases were driven by retained capital from net income during the period.

Contractual Obligations

The following tables contain supplemental information regarding our total contractual obligations as of September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020:

   
Payments Due as of September 30, 2021
 
   
Within One
Year
   
One to Three
Years
   
Three to Five
Years
   
After Five
Years
   
Total
 
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Deposits without a stated maturity
 
$
804,364
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
804,364
 
Time deposits
   
168,664
     
45,108
     
555
     
-
     
214,327
 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Operating lease commitments
   
456
     
552
     
274
     
-
     
1,282
 
Total contractual obligations
 
$
973,484
   
$
45,660
   
$
829
   
$
-
   
$
1,019,973
 

   
Payments Due as of December 31, 2020
 
   
Within One
Year
   
One to Three
Years
   
Three to Five
Years
   
After Five
Years
   
Total
 
 
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Deposits without a stated maturity
 
$
693,361
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
693,361
 
Time deposits
   
164,753
     
46,563
     
822
     
-
     
212,138
 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Operating lease commitments
   
470
     
390
     
49
     
-
     
909
 
Total contractual obligations
 
$
858,584
   
$
46,953
   
$
871
   
$
-
   
$
906,408
 

We believe that we will be able to meet our contractual obligations as they come due through the maintenance of adequate cash levels. We expect to maintain adequate cash levels through profitability, loan repayment and maturity activity and continued deposit gathering activities. We have in place various borrowing mechanisms for both short-term and long-term liquidity needs.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We are a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheet. The contractual or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement we have in particular classes of financial instruments.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if we deemed necessary upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. The Company also estimates a reserve for potential losses associated with off-balance sheet commitments and letters of credit. It is included in other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated statements of condition, with any related provisions to the reserve included in non-interest expense in the consolidated statement of income.

In determining the reserve for unfunded lending commitments, a process similar to the one used for the allowance is employed. Based on historical experience, loss factors, adjusted for expected funding, are applied to the Company’s off-balance sheet commitments and letters of credit to estimate the potential for losses.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of the customer to a third party. They are intended to be disbursed, subject to certain conditions, upon request of the borrower.

The following table summarizes commitments as of the dates presented.

       
As of
September 30,
2021
       
As of
December 31,
2020
   
   
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Commitments to extend credit
 
$
184,217
   
$
206,520
 
Standby letters of credit
   
6,198
     
2,366
 
Total
 
$
190,415
   
$
208,886
 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our accounting and reporting policies conform to GAAP and conform to general practices within the industry in which we operate. To prepare financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes estimates, assumptions and judgments based on available information. These estimates, assumptions and judgments affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements and, as this information changes, actual results could differ from the estimates, assumptions and judgments reflected in the financial statement. In particular, management has identified several accounting policies that, due to the estimates, assumptions and judgments inherent in those policies, are critical in understanding our financial statements.

The JOBS Act permits us an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards affecting public companies. We have elected to take advantage of this extended transition period, which means that the financial statements included in this Form 10-Q, as well as any financial statements that we file in the future, will not be subject to all new or revised accounting standards generally applicable to public companies for the transition period for so long as we remain an emerging growth company or until we affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition period under the JOBS Act.

The following is a discussion of the critical accounting policies and significant estimates that we believe require us to make the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments. Additional information about these policies can be found in Note 1 of our consolidated unaudited financial statements as of September 30, 2021.
 
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses
 
The allowance is based on management’s estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. In the opinion of management, the allowance is adequate to absorb estimated losses in the portfolio as of each balance sheet date. While management uses available information to analyze losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions and changes in the composition of the loan portfolio. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowance. In analyzing the adequacy of the allowance, a comprehensive loan grading system to determine risk potential in loans is utilized together with the results of internal credit reviews.
 
To determine the adequacy of the allowance, the loan portfolio is broken into segments based on loan type and risk characteristics. Historical loss experience factors by segment, adjusted for changes in trends and conditions, are used to determine an indicated allowance for each portfolio segment. These factors are evaluated and updated based on the composition of the specific loan segment. Other considerations include volumes and trends of delinquencies, nonaccrual loans, levels of bankruptcies, criticized and classified loan trends, expected losses on real estate secured loans, new credit products and policies, economic conditions, concentrations of credit risk and the experience and abilities of our lending personnel. In addition to the segment evaluations, impaired loans with a balance of $250,000 or more are individually evaluated based on facts and circumstances of the loan to determine if a specific allowance amount may be necessary. Specific allowances may also be established for loans whose outstanding balances are below the $250,000 threshold when it is determined that the risk associated with the loan differs significantly from the risk factor amounts established for its loan segment.
 
Goodwill and Intangibles
 
Goodwill from an acquisition is the value attributable to unidentifiable intangible elements acquired. At a minimum, annual evaluation of the value of goodwill is required. Management evaluated the carrying value of our goodwill as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and determined that no impairment existed.
 
An entity may assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Factors assessed include all relevant events and circumstances including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors that have a negative effect on earnings and cash flows, overall financial performance, other relevant entity or reporting unit specific events and, if applicable, a sustained decrease in share price.
 
Other intangible assets consist of core deposit intangible assets and are amortized on a straight-line basis based on the estimated useful life of 10 years. Such assets are periodically evaluated as to the recoverability of their carrying values.
 
Income Taxes
 
We file a consolidated income tax return. Deferred taxes are recognized under the balance sheet method based upon the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax basis of assets and liabilities, using the tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods when the related temporary differences are expected to be realized.
 
The amount of accrued current and deferred income taxes is based on estimates of taxes due or receivable from taxing authorities either currently or in the future. Changes in these accruals are reported as tax expense, and involve estimates of the various components included in determining taxable income, tax credits, other taxes and temporary differences. Changes periodically occur in the estimates due to changes in tax rates, tax laws and regulations and implementation of new tax planning strategies. The process of determining the accruals for income taxes necessarily involves the exercise of considerable judgment and consideration of numerous subjective factors.
 
Management performs an analysis of our tax positions annually and believes it is more likely than not that all of its tax positions will be utilized in future years.

ITEM 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

There have been no significant changes in our disclosures regarding market risk since December 31, 2020, the date of our most recent annual report to shareholders.

ITEM4.
Controls and Procedures
 
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness as of September 30, 2021 of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act.  In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was required to apply judgment in evaluating its controls and procedures.  Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this Form 10-Q.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, such controls.

PART II

ITEM 1.
Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we are a party to legal actions that are routine and incidental to our business. Given the nature, scope and complexity of the extensive legal and regulatory landscape applicable to our business, including laws and regulations governing consumer protections, fair lending, fair labor, privacy, information security and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism laws, we, like all banking organizations, are subject to heightened legal and regulatory compliance and litigation risk. However, based upon available information and in consultation with legal counsel, management is of the opinion that no proceedings exist, either individually or in the aggregate, which, if determined adversely, would have a material adverse effect on our financial statements.

ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors

There were no material changes from the risks disclosed in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December, 31, 2020.

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

On September 5, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase plan authorizing the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. On March 13, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 500,000 share expansion and on November 2, 2020, approved a 750,000 share expansion to the existing stock repurchase plan, for a total of 1,750,000 shares authorized under the plan. The September 2019 repurchase plan expired on September 5, 2021. On October 28, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new repurchase plan that authorizes up to 750,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Stock repurchases under the new repurchase plan will take place pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Plan with pricing and purchasing parameters established by management.  The Company may repurchase shares of common stock on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions at times and prices considered appropriate, at the discretion of the Company, and subject to its assessment of alternative uses of capital, stock trading price, general market conditions and regulatory factors. The stock repurchase plans do not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares and will continue in effect until terminated by the Board of Directors of the Company. Shares of common stock repurchased under these plans will be retired subsequent to acquisition. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, there were no shares purchased under the Company’s repurchase plan.

ITEM  6.
Exhibits

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
101.INS
 XBRL Instance Document.
   
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
   
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
   
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
   
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
   
101.PRE
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

* This exhibit is furnished herewith and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

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.

 
BANK7 CORP.
   
DATED:
November 5, 2021
By: /s/ Thomas L. Travis
   
Thomas L. Travis
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
 DATED:
 November 5, 2021
By: /s/ Kelly J. Harris
   
Kelly J. Harris
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer