Bogota Financial Corp. - Quarter Report: 2023 March (Form 10-Q)

10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________

Commission File No. 001-39180

Bogota Financial Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Maryland		84-3501231
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

819 Teaneck Road Teaneck, New Jersey		07666
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(201) 862-0660

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

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


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share	BSBK	The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC

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 requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

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

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


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 May 8, 2023, there were 13,502,757 shares issued and outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share

Bogota Financial Corp.

Form 10-Q

Table of Contents


		Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements	1

	Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at March 31, 2023 (unaudited) and December 31, 2022.	1

	Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)	2

	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)	3

	Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)	4

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)	5

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	6

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	28

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	36

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	36

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	37

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	37

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	37

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	38

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	38

Item 5.	Other Information	38

Item 6.	Exhibits	39

	SIGNATURES	40

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(unaudited)


	As of			As of
	March 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	11,423,093		$	8,160,028
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks		13,079,185			8,680,889
Cash and cash equivalents		24,502,278			16,840,917
Securities available for sale		82,051,189			85,100,578
Securities held to maturity (fair value of $71,201,953 and $70,699,651,respectively)		78,207,206			77,427,309
Loans, net of allowance of $2,860,949 and $2,578,174, respectively		711,890,347			719,025,762
Premises and equipment, net		7,852,299			7,884,335
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock and other restricted securities		5,918,600			5,490,900
Accrued interest receivable		3,777,228			3,966,651
Core deposit intangibles		251,240			267,272
Bank-owned life insurance		30,392,377			30,206,325
Other assets		5,447,449			4,888,954
Total Assets	$	950,290,213		$	951,099,003
Liabilities and Equity
Non-interest bearing deposits	$	38,107,101		$	38,653,349
Interest bearing deposits		652,604,123			662,758,100
Total deposits		690,711,224			701,411,449
FHLB advances-short term		36,500,000			59,000,000
FHLB advances-long term		75,531,931			43,319,254
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance		3,499,731			3,174,661
Other liabilities		4,961,068			4,534,516
Total liabilities		811,203,954			811,439,880

Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock $0.01 par value 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022		—			—
Common stock $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, 13,572,356 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and 13,699,016 at December 31, 2022		135,723			136,989
Additional paid-in capital		57,928,185			59,099,476
Retained earnings		92,527,240			91,756,673
Unearned ESOP shares (429,900 shares at March 31, 2023 and 436,945 shares at December 31, 2022)		(5,047,701	)		(5,123,002	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(6,457,188	)		(6,211,013	)
Total stockholders’ equity		139,086,259			139,659,123
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	950,290,213		$	951,099,003

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Interest income
Loans, including fees	$	7,699,438	$	5,537,080
Securities
Taxable		1,051,260		637,121
Tax-exempt		44,902		20,996
Other interest-earning assets		221,589		83,813
Total interest income		9,017,189		6,279,010
Interest expense
Deposits		3,714,997		826,184
FHLB advances		777,354		329,833
Total interest expense		4,492,351		1,156,017
Net interest income		4,524,838		5,122,993
Provision for credit losses		—		—
Net interest income after provision for credit losses		4,524,838		5,122,993
Non-interest income
Fees and service charges		52,152		39,318
Gain on sale of loans		13,225		87,130
Bank-owned life insurance		186,053		155,993
Other		31,849		61,982
Total non-interest income		283,279		344,423
Non-interest expense
Salaries and employee benefits		2,162,369		2,063,347
Occupancy and equipment		382,787		344,429
FDIC insurance assessment		60,000		54,000
Data processing		277,097		278,347
Advertising		147,300		121,145
Director fees		159,337		214,791
Professional fees		149,250		144,263
Other		179,208		320,953
Total non-interest expense		3,517,348		3,541,275
Income before income taxes		1,290,769		1,926,141
Income tax expense		298,062		525,244
Net income	$	992,707	$	1,400,897
Earnings per Share - basic	$	0.08	$	0.10
Earnings per Share - diluted	$	0.08	$	0.10
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic		13,013,492		13,858,884
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted		13,055,533		13,878,304

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023			2022
Net income	$	992,707		$	1,400,897
Other comprehensive (loss):
Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale		(158,702	)		(3,338,417	)
Tax effect		44,610			938,429
Net of tax		(114,092	)		(2,399,988	)
Defined benefit retirement plans:
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of prior service cost and net gain included in salaries and employee benefits		(23,016	)		57,850
Tax effect		6,470			(16,261	)
Net of tax		(16,546	)		41,589
Derivatives, net of tax:
Unrealized loss on swap contracts accounted for as cash flow hedges		(160,713	)		—
Tax effect		45,176			—
Net of tax		(115,537	)		—
Total other comprehensive loss		(246,175	)		(2,358,399	)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	746,532		$	(957,502	)

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(unaudited)


	Common Stock Shares			Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Unearned ESOP shares			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total stockholders' Equity
Balance January 1, 2022		14,605,809		$	146,057		$	68,247,204		$	84,879,812		$	(5,424,206	)	$	(272,656	)	$	147,576,211
Net income		—			—			—			1,400,897			—			—			1,400,897
Other comprehensive income		—			—			—			—			—			(2,358,399	)		(2,358,399	)
Stock based compensation		—			—			233,193			—			—			—			233,193
Stock purchased and retired		(180,501	)		(1,805	)		(1,890,310	)		—			—			—			(1,892,115	)
ESOP Shares released (25,789 shares)		—			—			(9,156	)		—			75,301			—			66,145
Balance March 31, 2022		14,425,308		$	144,252		$	66,580,931		$	86,280,709		$	(5,348,905	)	$	(2,631,055	)	$	145,025,932

Balance January 1, 2023		13,699,016		$	136,989		$	59,099,476		$	91,756,673		$	(5,123,002	)	$	(6,211,013	)	$	139,659,123
Adoption of ASU 326 credit losses		—			—			—			(222,140	)		—			—			(222,140	)
Net income		—			—			—			992,707			—			—			992,707
Other comprehensive loss		—			—			—			—			—			(246,175	)		(246,175	)
Stock based compensation		—			—			233,193			—			—			—			233,193
Stock purchased and retired		(126,660	)		(1,266	)		(1,401,568	)		—			—			—			(1,402,834	)
ESOP shares released (25,789 shares)		—			—			(2,916	)		—			75,301			—			72,385
Balance March 31, 2023		13,572,356		$	135,723		$	57,928,185		$	92,527,240		$	(5,047,701	)	$	(6,457,188	)	$	139,086,259

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)


	For the three months ended March 31,
	2023			2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	992,707		$	1,400,897
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of intangible assets		(29,410	)		(36,955	)
Provision for credit losses		—			—
Depreciation of premises and equipment		125,591			115,751
Amortization (accretion) of deferred loan (fees) costs, net		96,560			(50,202	)
Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on securities, net		6,893			21,590
Deferred income tax expense		—			—
Gain on sale of loans		(13,225	)		(87,130	)
Proceeds from sale of loans		649,225			4,402,073
Origination of loans held for sale		(636,000	)		—
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance		(186,052	)		(143,296	)
Employee stock ownership plan expense		72,385			66,146
Stock based compensation		233,193			233,193
Changes in:
Accrued interest receivable		189,423			(57,827	)
Net changes in other assets		(536,090	)		1,887,663
Net changes in other liabilities		251,534			455,797
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,216,734			8,207,700
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of securities held to maturity		(1,000,000	)		(11,395,678	)
Purchases of securities available for sale		—			(54,117,158	)
Maturities, calls, and repayments of securities available for sale		2,883,794			1,004,209
Maturities, calls, and repayments of securities held to maturity		220,103			4,134,147
Net decrease in loans		6,898,525			2,216,500
Purchases of premises and equipment		(93,555	)		(48,681	)
Purchase of FHLB stock		(2,024,300	)		—
Redemption of FHLB stock		1,596,600			336,600
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		8,481,167			(57,870,061	)


Cash flows from financing activities
Net (decrease) increase in deposits		(10,685,712	)		22,491,367
Net decrease in short-term FHLB advances		(22,500,000	)		(6,000,000	)
Proceeds from long-term FHLB non-repo advances		36,000,000			—
Repayments of long-term FHLB non-repo advances		(3,773,064	)		(1,027,300	)
Repurchase of common stock		(1,402,834	)		(1,892,115	)
Net increase in advance payments from borrowers for taxes and insurance		325,070			75,878
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(2,036,540	)		13,647,830
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		7,661,361			(36,014,531	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		16,840,917			105,068,785
Cash and cash equivalents at March 31	$	24,502,278		$	69,054,254
Supplemental cash flow information
Income taxes paid	$	—		$	—
Interest paid	$	4,359,274		$	1,164,604

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations and Principles of Consolidation: On January 15, 2020, Bogota Financial Corp. (the “Company,” “we” or “our”) became the mid-tier stock holding company for Bogota Savings Bank (the “Bank”) in connection with the reorganization of Bogota Savings Bank into the two-tier mutual holding company structure.

The Bank maintains two subsidiaries. Bogota Securities Corp. was formed for the purpose of buying, selling and holding investment securities. Bogota Properties, LLC was inactive at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

The Bank generally originates residential, commercial and consumer loans to, and accepts deposits from, customers in New Jersey. The debtors’ ability to repay the loans is dependent upon the region’s economy and the borrowers’ circumstances. The Bank is also subject to the regulations of certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examination by those regulatory authorities.

The Company completed its stock offering in connection with the mutual holding company reorganization of the Bank on January 15, 2020. Shares of the Company’s common stock began trading on January 16, 2020 on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the trading symbol “BSBK.”

Reclassifications: Some items in the prior year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on prior year net income or stockholders' equity.

Earnings per Share: Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. For purposes of calculating basic EPS, weighted average common shares outstanding excludes unallocated employee stock ownership plan shares that have not been committed for release and non-vested shares of restricted stock. Diluted EPS is computed using the same method as basic EPS and reflects the potential dilution which could occur if stock options shares were exercised and converted into common stock. The potentially diluted shares would then be included in the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period using the treasury stock method. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, options to purchase 526,119 common shares with an exercise price of $10.45 were outstanding but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because to do so would be anti-dilutive. Anti-dilutive options are those options with weighted average exercise prices in excess of the weighted average market value for the periods presented.

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.


	For the three months ended March 31, 2023		For the three months ended March 31, 2022
Numerator
Net income	$	992,707	$	1,400,897
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic		13,013,492		13,858,884
Effect of stock options		42,041		19,420
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted		13,055,533		13,878,304
Earnings per common share:
Basic	$	0.08	$	0.10
Diluted		0.08		0.10

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Use of Estimates: To prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided, and actual results could differ under different conditions than those assumed.

Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting in Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”) contains provisions that, among other things, reduce certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. As an “emerging growth company,” we may delay adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. We intend to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Accordingly, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards. These financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the Bank and its subsidiaries, and all significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions based on available information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) and disclosures necessary for the fair presentation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been included. The results of operations for any interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year or any other period.

The unaudited financial statements and other financial information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements, and related notes, of Bogota Financial Corp. at and for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans and Leases: The current expected credit loss (“CECL”) approach requires an estimate of the credit losses expected over the life of an exposure (or pool of exposures). It replaces the incurred loss approach’s threshold that delayed the recognition of a credit loss until it was probable a loss event was incurred.

The estimate of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amounts. Historical loss experience is generally the starting point for estimating expected credit losses. The Company then considers whether the historical loss experience should be adjusted for asset-specific risk characteristics or current conditions at the reporting date that did not exist over the historical period used. The Company considers future economic conditions and portfolio performance as part of a reasonable and supportable forecast.

Portfolio segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic methodology to determine its allowance for credit losses (“ACL”). The Company has designated six portfolio segments of residential loans, commercial, multi-family, construction, commercial and industrial and consumer. These portfolio segments are further disaggregated into classes, which represent loans and leases of similar type, risk characteristics, and methods for monitoring and assessing credit risk.

The Company has minimal history of credit losses and therefore will use the Weighted Average Remaining Maturity (WARM) method for all segments and rely on the use of qualitative factors to determine future credit losses.

The Company also considers qualitative adjustments to the quantitative baseline. For example, the Company considers the impact of current environmental factors at the reporting date that did not exist over the period from which historical experience was used. Relevant factors include, but are not limited to, concentrations of credit risk (geographic, large borrower, and industry), economic trends and conditions, changes in underwriting standards, experience and depth of

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

lending staff, trends in delinquencies, and the level of criticized loans.

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

The Company also incorporates a one-year reasonable and supportable (“R&S”) loss forecast period to account for the effect of forecasted economic conditions and other factors on the performance of the commercial portfolio, which could differ from historical loss experience. The Company performs a quarterly asset quality review, which includes a review of forecasted gross charge-offs and recoveries, non-performing assets, criticized loans and leases, and risk rating migration. The asset quality review is reviewed by management and the results are used to consider a qualitative overlay to the quantitative baseline. After the one-year R&S loss forecast period, this overlay adjustment assumes an immediate reversion to historical loss rates for the remaining loan life period.

The Company establishes a specific reserve for individually evaluated loans which do not share similar risk characteristics with the loans included in the quantitative baseline. These individually evaluated loans are removed from the pooling approach discussed above for the quantitative baseline, and include non-accrual loans, and other loans as deemed appropriate by management.

A financial asset is considered collateral-dependent when the debtor is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the sale or operation of the collateral. For all classes of loans deemed collateral-dependent, the Company elected the practical expedient to estimate expected credit losses based on the collateral’s fair value less cost to sell. In most cases, the Company records a partial charge-off to reduce the loan’s carrying value to the collateral’s fair value less cost to sell. Substantially all of the collateral consists of various types of real estate including: residential properties; commercial properties, such as retail centers, office buildings, and lodging; agriculture land; and vacant land.

The reserve for unfunded commitments (the “Unfunded Reserve”) represents the expected credit losses on off-balance sheet commitments such as unfunded commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. However, a liability is not recognized for commitments unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The Unfunded Reserve is recognized as a liability (other liabilities in the consolidated statements of condition), with adjustments to the reserve recognized in other noninterest expense in the consolidated statements of income. The Unfunded Reserve is determined by estimating future draws and applying the expected loss rates on those draws. Future draws are based on historical averages of utilization rates (i.e., the likelihood of draws taken). To estimate future draws on unfunded balances, current utilization rates are compared to historical utilization rates. If current utilization rates are below historical utilization rates, the rate difference is applied to the committed balance to estimate the future draw. Loss rates are estimated by utilizing the same loss rates calculated for the allowance general reserves.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Adoption of Accounting Standards: In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASC 326), which changes the impairment model for most financial assets. This Update is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring more timely recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations. The underlying premise of the Update is that financial assets measured at amortized cost should be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, through an allowance for credit losses that is deducted from the amortized cost basis. The allowance for credit losses should reflect management’s current estimate of credit losses that are expected to occur over the remaining life of a financial asset. The income statement will be affected for the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. With certain exceptions, transition to the new requirements will be through a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. This Update was effective for SEC filers that qualify as smaller reporting companies, non-SEC filers, and all other companies, to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has no history of credit losses and therefore will use the Remaining Life (WARM) method and rely on the use of qualitative factors to determine future credit losses. Upon adoption of the CECL method of calculating the allowance for credit losses on January 1, 2023, the Bank recorded a one-time decrease, net of tax, in retained earnings of $222,000, an increase to the allowance for credit losses of $157,000, an increase in the reserve for unfunded liabilities of $152,000 and $0 related to available-for-sale securities. See note 4 for additional information. The below table includes $125,775 of credit losses on PCI loans that have been added to Allowance for credit losses as per the adoption of ASU 326.

The Bank adopted the provisions of ASC 326 related to financial assets purchased with credit deterioration (PCD) that were previously classified as purchased credit impaired (PCI) and accounted for under ASC 310-30 using the prospective transition approach. In accordance with the standard, management did not reassess whether PCI assets met the criteria of PCD assets as of the date of adoption. On January 1, 2023, the amortized cost basis of the PCD assets were adjusted to reflect the addition of $125,775 of the allowance for credit losses (ACL).

The Bank adopted the provisions of ASC 326 related to presenting other-than-temporary impairment on available-for-sale debt securities prior to January 1, 2023 using the prospective transition approach, though no such charges had been recorded on the securities held by the Bank as of the date of adoption.

The effect of the adoption of ASC 326 on the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment was:



	Pre Adoption			The effect of adoption			Post Adoption
Real estate:	(unaudited)
Residential First Mortgage	$	466,100,627		$	29,589,213		$	495,689,840
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		162,338,669			(162,338,669	)		—
Commercial Real Estate		—			96,030,721			96,030,721
Multi-Family Real Estate		—			66,400,713			66,400,713
Construction		61,825,478			—			61,825,478
Commercial and Industrial		1,684,189			—			1,684,189
Consumer:
Home Equity and Other Consumer		29,654,973			(29,654,973	)		—
Consumer		—			98,770			98,770
Total loans		721,603,936			125,775			721,729,711
Allowance for credit losses		(2,578,174	)		(282,775	)		(2,860,949	)
Net loans	$	719,025,762		$	(157,000	)	$	718,868,762

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)


	Pre Adoption		The effect of adoption			Post Adoption
Assets	(unaudited)
ACL on loans
Residential First Mortgage	$	1,602,534	$	211,669		$	1,814,203
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		615,480		(615,480	)		—
Commercial Real Estate		—		522,977			522,977
Multi-Family Real Estate		—		259,769			259,769
Construction		258,500		1,500			260,000
Commercial and Industrial		3,960		40			4,000
Home Equity and Other Consumer		97,700		(97,700	)		—

Liabilities
ACL for unfunded commitments		—		152,000			152,000
Total	$	2,578,174	$	434,775		$	3,012,949

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures." The amendments eliminate the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings by creditors that have adopted CECL and enhance the disclosure requirements for modifications of receivables made with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. In addition, the amendments require disclosure of current period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investment in leases in the existing vintage disclosures. This ASU became effective on January 1, 2023 for the Corporation. The adoption of this ASU resulted in updated disclosures within our financial statements but otherwise did not have a material impact on the Corporation's financial statements.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 2 – SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

The following table summarizes the amortized cost, fair value, and gross unrealized gains and losses of securities available for sale, by contractual maturity, at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:


	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
March 31, 2023
U.S treasury bills less than one year	$	4,994,975	$	—	$	(11,211	)		4,983,764
U.S. government and agency obligations
One through five years		6,000,000		—		(499,068	)		5,500,932
Corporate bonds due in:
Less than one year		3,009,923		—		(21,454	)		2,988,469
One through five years		11,199,122		—		(469,648	)		10,729,474
Five through ten years		1,000,000		—		(81,130	)		918,870
MBSs – residential		44,047,282		4,458		(5,754,573	)		38,297,167
MBSs – commercial		20,999,717		—		(2,367,204	)		18,632,513
Total	$	91,251,019	$	4,458	$	(9,204,288	)	$	82,051,189

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
December 31, 2022
U.S. treasury bills	$	4,971,310	$	—	$	(43,702	)	$	4,927,608
U.S. government and agency obligations
One through five years		6,000,000		—		(534,846	)		5,465,154
Corporate bonds due in:
Less than one year		3,022,044		—		(37,230	)		2,984,814
One through five years		12,182,364		554		(585,085	)		11,597,833
Five through ten years		1,000,000		—		(76,600	)		923,400
MBSs – residential		44,879,199		2,146		(5,232,300	)		39,649,045
MBSs – commercial		22,086,788		—		(2,534,064	)		19,552,724
Total	$	94,141,705	$	2,700	$	(9,043,827	)	$	85,100,578

All of the mortgaged-backed securities (“MBSs”) are issued by the following government sponsored agencies: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) and Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”).

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 2 – SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE (Continued)

There were no sales of securities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 or March 31, 2022.

The age of unrealized losses and the fair value of related securities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:


	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
March 31, 2023
U.S treasury bills	$	—	$	—		$	4,983,764	$	(11,211	)	$	4,983,764	$	(11,211	)
U.S. government and agency obligations		—		—			5,500,932		(499,068	)		5,500,932		(499,068	)
Corporate bonds		—		—			14,636,812		(572,232	)		14,636,812		(572,232	)
MBSs – residential		3,390,067		(177,215	)		34,373,999		(5,577,358	)		37,764,066		(5,754,573	)
MBSs – commercial		4,188,975		(149,428	)		14,443,537		(2,217,776	)		18,632,512		(2,367,204	)
Total	$	7,579,042	$	(326,643	)	$	73,939,044	$	(8,877,645	)	$	81,518,086	$	(9,204,288	)

	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
December 31, 2022
U.S treasury bills	$	4,927,608	$	(43,702	)	$	—	$	—		$	4,927,608	$	(43,702	)
U.S. government and agency obligations		2,758,248		(241,752	)		2,706,906		(293,094	)		5,465,154		(534,846	)
Corporate bonds		11,859,089		(392,367	)		2,647,402		(306,548	)		14,506,491		(698,915	)
MBSs – residential		16,474,573		(1,557,718	)		22,801,879		(3,674,582	)		39,276,452		(5,232,300	)
MBSs – commercial		9,449,159		(857,122	)		10,103,565		(1,676,942	)		19,552,724		(2,534,064	)
Total	$	45,468,677	$	(3,092,661	)	$	38,259,752	$	(5,951,166	)	$	83,728,429	$	(9,043,827	)

Unrealized losses on corporate bonds available for sale are not considered to be credit losses because the issuer bonds are of high credit quality, management does not intend to sell and it is likely that management will not be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery, and the decline in fair value was largely due to changes in interest rates and other market conditions. At March 31, 2023, 100% of the mortgage-backed securities were issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies, primarily FNMA and FHLMC, institutions which the government has affirmed its commitment to support. Because the decline in fair value was attributable to changes in interest rates and illiquidity, and not credit quality, and because the Bank does not have the intent to sell these mortgage-backed securities and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery, the Bank does not consider these losses to be credit-related at March 31, 2023. At December 31, 2022 the Bank does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporary impaired. At March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, securities available for sale with a carrying value of $123,808 and $126,662 were pledged to secure public deposits. There were 50 securities in a loss position at March 31, 2023.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 3 – SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY

The following table summarizes the amortized cost, fair value, and gross unrecognized gains and losses of securities held to maturity by contractual maturity at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:


	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrecognized Gains		Gross Unrecognized Losses			Fair Value
March 31, 2023
U.S. Government and agency obligations
One through five years	$	10,000,000	$	—	$	(428,570	)	$	9,571,430
Five through ten years		3,000,000		—		(388,377	)		2,611,623
Corporate bonds due in:
One through five years		2,447,722		—		(57,009	)		2,390,713
Five through ten years		17,277,373		—		(1,511,930	)		15,765,443
Municipal obligations due in:
Less than one year		7,700,335		—		(6,787	)		7,693,548
One through five years		902,310		—		(72,825	)		829,485
Five through ten years		375,000		1,961		—			376,961
Greater than ten years		1,727,132		—		(309,700	)		1,417,432
MBSs:
Residential		13,991,428		840		(1,530,638	)		12,461,630
Commercial		20,785,906		—		(2,702,218	)		18,083,688
Total	$	78,207,206	$	2,801	$	(7,008,054	)	$	71,201,953

Effective January 1, 2023, the company adopted the provision of ASC 326, which requires management to complete an evaluation of the HTM securities portfolio to identify whether any allowance for credit losses is required. Management completed an evaluation as of the adoption date and determined the allowance for credit losses on the HTM portfolio was not significant. This determination was based on financial review of securities and ratings of each security.

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrecognized Gains		Gross Unrecognized Losses			Fair Value
December 31, 2022
U.S. Government and agency obligations
One through five years	$	10,000,000	$	—	$	(456,850	)	$	9,543,150
Five through ten years		3,000,000		—		(466,866	)		2,533,134
Corporate bonds due in:
One through five years		2,444,729		1,269		(55,836	)		2,390,162
Five through ten years		15,825,262		54,738		(1,045,557	)		14,834,443
Municipal obligations due in:
Less than one year		7,706,402		—		(36,250	)		7,670,152
One through five years		902,545		—		(84,742	)		817,803
Five through ten years		375,000		1,286		—			376,286
Greater than ten years		1,728,184		—		(346,586	)		1,381,598
MBSs:
Residential		14,425,827		410		(1,431,861	)		12,994,376
Commercial		21,019,360		—		(2,860,813	)		18,158,547
Total	$	77,427,309	$	57,703	$	(6,785,361	)	$	70,699,651

All of the MBSs are issued by the following government sponsored agencies: FHLMC, FNMA and GNMA.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 3 – SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY (Continued)

The age of unrecognized losses and the fair value of related securities were as follows:


	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
	Fair Value		Unrecognized Losses			Fair Value		Unrecognized Losses			Fair Value		Unrecognized Losses
March 31, 2023
U.S. government and agency obligations	$	—	$	—		$	12,183,053	$	(816,947	)	$	12,183,053	$	(816,947	)
Corporate bonds		13,871,194		(1,103,901	)		4,284,963		(465,038	)		18,156,157		(1,568,939	)
Municipal bonds		7,693,548		(6,787	)		2,246,917		(382,525	)		7,693,548		(389,312	)
MBSs – residential		932,470		(27,773	)		11,366,555		(1,502,865	)		12,299,025		(1,530,638	)
MBSs – commercial		—		—			18,083,688		(2,702,218	)		18,083,688		(2,702,218	)
Total	$	22,497,212	$	(1,138,461	)	$	48,165,176	$	(5,869,593	)	$	68,415,471	$	(7,008,054	)

	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or More					Total
	Fair Value		Unrecognized Losses			Fair Value		Unrecognized Losses			Fair Value		Unrecognized Losses
December 31, 2022
U.S. government and agency obligations	$	9,543,150	$	(456,850	)	$	2,533,134	$	(466,866	)	$	12,076,284	$	(923,716	)
Corporate bonds		11,464,282		(680,447	)		3,329,054		(420,946	)		14,793,336		(1,101,393	)
Municipal bonds		7,670,152		(36,250	)		2,199,401		(431,328	)		9,869,553		(467,578	)
MBSs – residential		2,008,303		(101,341	)		10,809,648		(1,330,520	)		12,817,951		(1,431,861	)
MBSs – commercial		7,383,822		(282,984	)		10,774,725		(2,577,829	)		18,158,547		(2,860,813	)
Total	$	38,069,709	$	(1,557,872	)	$	29,645,962	$	(5,227,489	)	$	67,715,671	$	(6,785,361	)

No allowance for credit losses on the securities above have been recorded because the issuers of the securities are of high credit quality and the decline in fair value was due to changes in interest rates and other market conditions. The fair value is expected to recover as the securities approach maturity. At March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, securities held to maturity with a carrying amount of $5,147,814 and $5,293,804, respectively, were pledged to secure repurchase agreements at the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. There were 58 securities in a loss position at March 31, 2023. At December 31, 2022 the Bank does not consider these securities to be other-than-temporary impaired. At March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, securities held to maturity with a carrying value of $5,311,643 and $5,293,804, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 4 – LOANS

In conjunction with the adoption of ASC 326, the Company made certain loan portfolio segment reclassifications to conform to the new allowance for credit losses methodology. Loans and these related reclassifications, are summarized as follows at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:


				Post Adoption						Pre Adoption
	March 31, 2023			December 31, 2022			The effect of adoption			December 31, 2022
Real estate:	(unaudited)
Residential First Mortgage	$	489,079,665		$	495,689,840		$	29,589,213		$	466,100,627
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		—			—			(162,338,669	)		162,338,669
Commercial Real Estate		95,343,455			96,030,721			96,030,721			—
Multi-Family Real Estate		71,414,226			66,400,713			66,400,713			—
Construction		57,379,095			61,825,478			—			61,825,478
Commercial and Industrial		1,523,380			1,684,189			—			1,684,189
Consumer:
Home Equity and Other Consumer		—			—			(29,654,973	)		29,654,973
Consumer		11,475			98,770			98,770			—
Total loans		714,751,296			721,729,711			125,775			721,603,936
Allowance for credit losses		(2,860,949	)		(2,860,949	)		(282,775	)		(2,578,174	)
Net loans	$	711,890,347		$	718,868,762		$	(157,000	)	$	719,025,762

The Bank has granted loans to officers and directors of the Bank. At March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, such loans totaled $1,756,594 and $577,143, respectively. At March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, deferred loan fees were $2,894,450 and $1,249,233, respectively.


	Residential First Mortgage			Commercial Real Estate			Multi- Family Real Estate		Construction			Commercial and Industrial			Consumer			Total
Three months March 31, 2023
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance	$	1,602,534		$	381,180		$	234,300	$	258,500		$	3,960		$	97,700		$	2,578,174
Impact of ASC 326 adoption		113,969			141,797			25,469		1,500			40			—			282,775
Provision for recovery of credit losses (credit)		198,444			(99,975	)		18,231		(19,000	)		—			(97,700	)		—
Loans charged off		—			—					—			—			—			—
Recoveries		—			—					—			—			—			—
Total ending allowance balance	$	1,914,947		$	423,000		$	278,000	$	195,240		$	4,000		$	—		$	2,860,949

	Residential First Mortgage			Commercial and Multi- Family Real Estate			Construction		Commercial and Industrial			Home Equity & Other			Total
March 31, 2022
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance	$	1,092,474		$	768,600		$	195,000	$	9,400		$	87,700		$	2,153,174
Provision for loan losses (credit)		(17,400	)		11,400			13,000		(100	)		(6,900	)		—
Loans charged off		—			—			—		—			—			—
Recoveries		—			—			—		—			—			—
Total ending allowance balance	$	1,075,074		$	780,000		$	208,000	$	9,300		$	80,800		$	2,153,174

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 4 – LOANS (Continued)

The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segments and based on impairment method as of December 31, 2022:


	Residential First Mortgage		Commercial and Multi- Family Real Estate		Construction		Commercial and Industrial		Home Equity & Other consumer		Total
December 31, 2022
Allowance for loan losses:
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	33,000	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	33,000
Collectively evaluated for impairment		1,569,534		615,480		258,500		3,960		97,700		2,545,174
Total ending allowance balance	$	1,602,534	$	615,480	$	258,500	$	3,960	$	97,700	$	2,578,174
Loans:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	819,590	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	37,069	$	856,659
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		462,439,940		160,990,186		61,825,478		1,684,189		29,586,787		716,526,580
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality		2,841,097		1,348,483		—		—		31,117		4,220,697
Total ending loan balance	$	466,100,627	$	162,338,669	$	61,825,478	$	1,684,189	$	29,654,973	$	721,603,936

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 4 – LOANS (Continued)

Impaired loans as of the three months ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:


	Loans With no related allowance recorded		Loans with an allowance recorded		Average of individually Impaired loans		Amount of allowance for loan losses allocated
Residential First Mortgage	$	1,199,278	$	171,616	$	1,300,615	$	33,000
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		488,222		—		488,196		—
Construction		—		—		—		—
Commercial and Industrial		—		—		—		—
Home Equity and Other Consumer		37,069		—		26,298		—
	$	1,724,569	$	171,616	$	1,815,109	$	33,000

Collateral - dependent loans individually evaluated with the Allowance for Credit Losses by collateral type were as follows at March 31, 2023:


Portfolio segment	Real estate		Other
Residential First Mortgage	$	—	$	—
Commercial Real Estate		—		—
Multi-Family Real Estate		—		—
Construction		10,922,520		—
Commercial and Industrial		—		—
Other Consumer		—		—
	$	10,922,520	$	—

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 4 – LOANS (Continued)

Interest income recognized on impaired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was nominal.

The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due 90 days or more and still on accrual, by class of loans as of December 31, 2022:


	Nonaccrual		Loans Past Due 90 Days or More Still Accruing
December 31, 2022
Residential First Mortgage	$	819,590	$	—
Home Equity and Other Consumer		37,069		—
Total	$	856,659	$	—

No nonaccrual loans have specific reserves as of March 31, 2023 and the Bank had no other real estate owned at either March 31, 2023 or December 31, 2022.


	Nonaccrual loans beginning of period		Nonaccrual loans end of period		Nonaccrual with no Allowance for Credit Loss		Loans Past Due 90 Days or More Still Accruing		Interest recognized on nonaccrual loans
March 31, 2023
Residential First Mortgage	$	819,590	$	1,497,898	$	1,497,898	$	—	$	—
Commercial Real Estate			$	487,755	$	487,755
Construction		—		10,922,520		10,922,520		—	$	—
Consumer		37,069		10,922,520		10,922,520		—	$	—
Total	$	856,659	$	23,830,693	$	23,830,693	$	—	$	—

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 4 – LOANS (Continued)

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, by class of loans:


	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater than 89 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Loans Not Past Due		Total
March 31, 2023
Residential First Mortgage	$	—	$	1,117,150	$	783,376	$	1,900,526	$	487,179,139	$	489,079,665
Commercial Real Estate		—		—		455,293		455,293		94,888,162		95,343,455
Multi-Family Real Estate		—		—		—		—		71,414,226		71,414,226
Construction		—		—		10,893,713		10,893,713		46,485,382		57,379,095
Commercial and Industrial		—		—		—		—		1,523,380		1,523,380
Consumer		—		—		—		—		11,475		11,475
Total	$	—	$	1,117,150	$	12,132,382	$	13,249,532	$	701,501,764	$	714,751,296

	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater than 89 Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Loans Not Past Due		PCI loans		Total
December 31, 2022
Residential First Mortgage	$	—	$	360,849	$	279,515	$	640,364	$	462,619,166	$	2,841,097	$	466,100,627
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		—		—		—		—		160,990,186		1,348,483		162,338,669
Construction		—		—		—		—		61,825,478		—		61,825,478
Commercial and Industrial		—		—		—		—		1,684,189		—		1,684,189
Home Equity and Other Consumer		92,977		—		19,122		112,099		29,511,757		31,117		29,654,973
Total	$	92,977	$	360,849	$	298,637	$	752,463	$	716,630,776	$	4,220,697	$	721,603,936

Loans greater than 89 days past due and loans on non-accrual are considered to be nonperforming.

Credit Quality Indicators

The Bank categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Bank analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. Commercial and multi-family real estate, commercial and industrial and construction loans are graded on an annual basis. Residential and consumer loans are primarily evaluated based on performance. Refer to the immediately preceding table for the aging of the recorded investment of these loan segments. The Bank uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention – Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard – Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

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

Loans not meeting the criteria above are considered to be Pass rated loans.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 4 – LOANS (Continued)

Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class is as follows:


	Term Loans by Origination Year
March 31, 2023	2023		2022		2021		2020		2019		Prior		Revolving Loans		Totals
Residential First Mortgage
Pass		1,356,565		116,300,705		40,276,075		29,878,332		28,409,680		129,243,964		141,925,437	$	487,390,758
Special Mention		—		—		—		191,009		171,616		455,299		112,099		930,023
Substandard		—		—		—		—		—		469,749		289,135		758,884
Doubtful		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total		1,356,565		116,300,705		40,276,075		30,069,341		28,581,296		130,169,012		142,326,671		489,079,665
Gross chargeoffs by vintage		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—

Commercial Real Estate
Pass		—		3,116,904		—		6,634,424		5,605,765		12,726,031		66,772,576		94,855,700
Special Mention		—		—		—		—		—		—		487,755		487,755
Substandard		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Doubtful		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total		—		3,116,904		—		6,634,424		5,605,765		12,726,031		67,260,331		95,343,455
Gross chargeoffs by vintage		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—

Multi-Family Real Estate
Pass		—		2,435,157		—		1,202,368		—		2,177,677		65,599,024		71,414,226
Special Mention		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Doubtful		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total		—		2,435,157		—		1,202,368		—		2,177,677		65,599,024		71,414,226
Gross chargeoffs by vintage		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—

Construction
Pass		—		—		—		—		—		—		46,456,575		46,456,575
Special Mention		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard		—		—		—		—		—		—		10,922,520		10,922,520
Doubtful		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total		—		—		—		—		—		—		57,379,095		57,379,095
Gross chargeoffs by vintage		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—

Commercial and Industrial
Pass		—		—		259,355		767,024		348,985		6,494		141,522		1,523,380
Special Mention		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Doubtful		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total		—		—		259,355		767,024		348,985		6,494		141,522		1,523,380
Gross chargeoffs by vintage		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—

Consumer
Pass		—		—		—		—		—		—		11,475		11,475
Special Mention		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Doubtful		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total		—		—		—		—		—		—		11,475		11,475
Total loans	$	1,356,565	$	121,852,766	$	40,535,430	$	38,673,157	$	34,536,046	$	145,079,214	$	332,718,118	$	714,751,296


	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Totals
December 31, 2022
Residential First Mortgage	$	465,089,495	$	555,965	$	455,167	$	466,100,627
Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate		162,338,669		—		—		162,338,669
Construction		61,825,478		—		—		61,825,478
Commercial and Industrial		1,684,189		—		—		1,684,189
Home Equity and Other Consumer		29,617,904		19,122		17,947		29,654,973
Total	$	720,555,735	$	575,087	$	473,114	$	721,603,936

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

There have been no loan modifications for the three month period ended March 31, 2023.

NOTE 5 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

At the annual meeting held on May 27, 2021, stockholders of the Company approved the Bogota Financial Corp. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan ("2021 Plan"), which provides for the issuance of up to 902,602 shares (257,887 restricted stock awards and 644,718 stock options) of Bogota Financial Corp. common stock.

On September 2, 2021, 226,519 shares of restricted stock were awarded, with a grant date fair value of $10.45 per share. Grants of restricted common stock were issued from authorized but unissued shares. Restricted shares granted under the 2021 Plan vest in equal installments, over a service period of five years, beginning one year from the date of grant. Management recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of restricted shares on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, approximately $118,000 and $118,000 in expense was recognized in regard to these awards, respectively. The expected future compensation expense related to the 181,215 non-vested restricted shares outstanding at March 31, 2023 was approximately $1.8 million over a period of four years.

The following is a summary of the Company's restricted stock activity during the three months ended March 31, 2023:


	Number of Non-vested Restricted Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, January 1, 2023		181,215	$	10.45
Granted		—		—
Vested		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Outstanding, March 31, 2023		181,215	$	10.45

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 5 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

On September 2, 2021, options to purchase 526,119 shares of Company common stock were awarded, with a grant date fair value of $4.37 per option. Stock options granted under the 2021 Plan vest in equal installments over a service period of five years beginning one year from the date of grant. Stock options were granted at an exercise price of $10.45, which represents the fair value of the Company's common stock price on the grant date based on the closing market price and have an expiration period of 10 years.

Management recognizes expense for the fair value of these awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, approximately $115,000 and $115,000 in expense was recognized in regard to these awards, respectively. The expected future compensation expense related to the 418,895 non-vested options outstanding at March 31, 2023 was $1.7 million over the vesting period of four years.

The following is a summary of the Company's option activity during the three months ended March 31, 2023:


	Number of Stock Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding, January 1, 2023		523,619	$	10.45		6.5	$	—
Granted		—
Exercised		—
Forfeited		—
Outstanding, March 31, 2023		523,619	$	10.45		5.9	$	—
Options exercisable at March 31, 2022		104,724					$	—

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value, the difference between the Company's closing stock price on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options.

NOTE 6 – EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

In connection with our mutual-to-stock reorganization and stock offering, the Bank established an employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”), which acquired 515,775 shares of the Company’s common stock equaling 3.92% of the Company's outstanding shares. The ESOP is a tax-qualified retirement plan providing employees the opportunity to own Company stock. Bank contributions to the ESOP are allocated to eligible participants on the basis of compensation, subject to federal tax limits. The number of shares to be allocated annually is 25,789 through 2039. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, $72,000 and $66,000 was incurred as expense for the plan, respectively. As of March 31, 2023, 72,539 shares have been allocated and 429,900 shares are unallocated with a fair value of $4.3 million.

Note 7 – DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITES

The Company uses derivative financial instruments as components of its market risk management, principally to manage interest rate risk. Certain derivatives are entered into in connection with transactions with commercial customers. Derivatives are not used for speculative purposes. All derivatives are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, reported at fair value and presented on a gross basis. Until a derivative is settled, a favorable change in fair value results in an unrealized gain that is recognized as an asset, while an unfavorable change in fair value results in an unrealized loss that is recognized as a liability.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 7 – DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITES (continued)

The Company generally applies hedge accounting to its derivatives used for market risk management purposes. Hedge accounting is permitted only if specific criteria are met, including a requirement that a highly effective relationship exists between the derivative instrument and the hedged item, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis. Changes in the fair value of effective fair value hedges are recognized in current earnings (with the change in fair value of the hedged asset or liability also recognized in earnings). Changes in the fair value of effective cash flow hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) until earnings are affected by the variability in cash flows of the designated hedged item. Ineffective portions of hedge results are recognized in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives for which hedge accounting is not applied are recognized in current earnings.

The Company formally documents at inception all relationships between the derivative instruments and the hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as hedges to specific assets and liabilities, or to specific firm commitments. The Company also formally assesses, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair values or cash flows of the hedged items. If it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective or has ceased to be a highly effective hedge, the Company would discontinue hedge accounting prospectively. Gains or losses resulting from the termination of a derivative accounted for as a cash flow hedge remain in other comprehensive income (loss) and is (accreted) amortized to earnings over the remaining period of the former hedging relationship.

Certain derivative financial instruments are offered to certain commercial banking customers to manage their risk of exposure and risk management strategies. These derivative instruments consist primarily of currency forward contracts and interest rate swap contracts. The risk associated with these transactions is mitigated by simultaneously entering into similar transactions having essentially offsetting terms with a third party. In addition, the Company executes interest rate swaps with third parties in order to hedge the interest rate risk of short-term FHLB advances.

Interest Rate Swaps. At March 31, 2023, the Company had two interest rate swaps with a notional amounts of $20.0 million hedging on certain FHLB advances and brokered deposits. This interest rate swap meets the cash flow hedge accounting requirements. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount. At March 31, 2023, the Company had one interest rate swap with a notional amount of $10.0 million hedging on certain FHLB advances and one interest rate swap with a notional amount of $10.0 million hedging on certain brokered deposits. At both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had no interest rate swaps in place with commercial banking customers,

The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at March 31, 2023:


		March 31, 2023
		Asset Derivative
	Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition	Fair Value
Interest rate swaps	Other Assets	$	163,349
Total derivative instruments		$	163,349

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, unrealized losses of $163,349 were recorded for changes in fair value of interest rate swaps with third parties. At March 31, 2023, accrued interest was $12,000.

The Company has agreements with counterparties that contain a provision that if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Company could also be declared in default of its derivative obligations.

NOTE 8 – FAIR VALUE

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

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

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

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

The Bank used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:

The Bank’s available-for-sale portfolio is carried at estimated fair value on a recurring basis, with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income/loss in stockholders’ equity. The securities available-for-sale portfolio consists of corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities. The fair values of these securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. An independent pricing service provides prices which are categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the securities.

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)


	Carrying Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
As of March 31, 2023
Securities available for sale:
U.S. treasury bills	$	4,983,764	$	4,983,764	$	—	$	—
U.S. government and agency obligations		5,500,932		—		5,500,932		—
Corporate bonds		14,636,813		—		14,636,813		—
Cash flow hedge		163,349				163,349		—
MBSs - residential		38,297,167		—		38,297,167		—
MBSs - commercial		18,632,513		—		18,632,513		—
	$	82,214,538	$	4,983,764	$	77,230,774	$	—
As of December 31, 2022
Securities available for sale:
U.S. treasury bills	$	4,927,608	$	4,927,608	$	—	$	—
U.S. government and agency obligations		5,465,154		—		5,465,154		—
Corporate bonds		15,506,047		—		15,506,047		—
Cash flow hedge		324,062				324,062		—
MBSs - residential		39,649,045		—		39,649,045		—
MBSs - commercial		19,552,724		—		19,552,724		—
	$	85,424,640	$	4,927,608	$	80,497,032	$	—

There were no transfers between level 1 and level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 8 – FAIR VALUE (Continued)

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments not measured at fair value, at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were as follows:


	Carrying		Fair		Fair Value Measurement Placement
	Amount		Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	(In thousands)
March 31, 2023
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held-to-maturity	$	78,207	$	71,202	$	—	$	71,202	$	—
Loans and loans held for sale		711,890		646,937		—		—		646,937
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit		498,165		498,240		—		498,240		—
Borrowings		112,032		100,024		—		100,024		—


	Carrying		Fair		Fair Value Measurement Placement
	Amount		Value		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2022
Financial instruments - assets
Investment securities held-to-maturity	$	77,427	$	70,700	$	—	$	70,700	$	—
Loans and loans held for sale		719,026		658,250		—		—		658,250
Financial instruments - liabilities
Certificates of deposit		492,593		491,638		—		491,638		—
Borrowings		102,319		98,885		—		98,885		—

Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents. The fair value of loans is determined using an exit price methodology. Certificates of deposits fair value is estimated by using a discounted cash flow approach. Fair value of FHLB advances is based on current rates for similar financing. Other balance sheet instruments such as cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable, accrued interest payable and Bank owned life insurance holding costs approximate fair value. The fair value of off-balance sheet items is not considered material.

BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 9 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss included in equity (net of tax) for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was as follows:


	Unrealized gain and losses on available for sale securities			Benefit plans			Derivatives			Total
Three months ended
March 31, 2023
Beginning balance at January 1, 2023	$	(6,499,666	)	$	55,684		$	232,969		$	(6,211,013	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification		(114,092	)		(16,546	)		(115,537	)		(246,175	)
Amounts reclassified		—			—			—			—
Net period comprehensive (loss) income		(114,092	)		(16,546	)		(115,537	)		(246,175	)
Ending balance at March 31, 2023	$	(6,613,758	)	$	39,138		$	117,432		$	(6,457,188	)

March 31, 2022
Beginning balance at January 1, 2022	$	(289,814	)	$	17,158		$	—		$	(272,656	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification		(2,399,988	)		41,589			—			(2,358,399	)
Amounts reclassified		—			—			—			—
Net period comprehensive income		(2,399,988	)		41,589			—			(2,358,399	)
Ending balance at March 31, 2022	$	(2,689,802	)	$	58,747		$	—		$	(2,631,055	)

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

General

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of Bogota Financial Corp. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and the notes thereto appearing in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect” and words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

•

statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;

•

statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;

•

statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and

•

estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:

•

general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market area, that are worse than expected;

•

the effects of the recent turmoil in the banking industry (including the failure of three financial institutions);

•

changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies, charge-offs and non-performing and classified loans and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses;

•

our ability to access cost-effective funding;

•

changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio, including the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio;

•

fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real estate market conditions;

•

demand for loans and deposits in our market area;

•

our ability to continue to implement our business strategies;

•

competition among depository and other financial institutions;

•

the effects of a U.S. government shutdown or default on its debt obligations;

•

inflation and changes in market interest rates that reduce our margins and yields, reduce the fair value of financial instruments or reduce our volume of loan originations, or increase the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans we have made and make whether held in portfolio or sold in the secondary market;

•

adverse changes in the securities markets;

•

changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements;

•

our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk;

•

our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;

•

our ability to successfully integrate into our operations any assets, liabilities or systems we may acquire, as well as new management personnel or customers, and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any goodwill charges related thereto;

•

changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

•

changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank regulatory agencies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;

•

our ability to retain key employees;

•

risks as it relates to cyber security against our information technology and those of our third-party providers and vendors;

•

the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events;

•

our compensation expense associated with equity allocated or awarded to our employees; and

•

changes in the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of issuers of securities that we own.

Critical Accounting Policies

A summary of our accounting policies is described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included with our Annual Report on Form 10-K at and for the year ended December 31, 2022. Critical accounting estimates are necessary in the application of certain accounting policies and procedures and are particularly susceptible to significant change. Critical accounting policies are defined as those involving significant judgments and assumptions by management that could have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets or on income under different assumptions or conditions. Actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates under different conditions, resulting in a change that could have a material impact on the carrying values of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations. See Note 1, "Basis of Presentation" for additional information on the adoption of ASC 326, which changes the methodology under which management calculates its reserve for loans and investment securities, now referred to as the allowance for credit losses. Management considers the measurement of the allowance for credit losses to be a critical accounting policy. Other than the adoption of ASC 326, there have been no significant changes to the Company's critical accounting policies since December 31, 2022.

Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

Total Assets. Total assets decreased $809,000, or 0.1%, from December 31, 2022 to $950.3 million at March 31, 2023 primarily due to decreases in loans and securities available for sale offset by an increase in cash and cash equivalents. The decrease in assets reflected a $7.1 million, or 1.0%, decrease in loans and a $3.0 million, or 3.6%, decrease in securities available for sale, offset by a $7.7 million, or 45.5%, increase in cash and cash equivalents and a $780,000 or 1.0%, increase in securities held to maturity.

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Total cash and cash equivalents increased $7.7 million, or 45.5%, to $24.5 million at March 31, 2023 from $16.8 million at December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to loan and

investment repayments and excess cash from the increase in long-term FHLB advances during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Securities Available for Sale. Total securities available for sale decreased $3.0 million, or 3.6%, to $82.1 million at March 31, 2023 from $85.1 million at December 31, 2022. The decrease was due to investment repayments and an $869,000 decrease in corporate bonds and a $2.3 million decrease in mortgage-backed securities.

Securities Held to Maturity. Total securities held to maturity increased $780,000, or 1.0%, to $78.2 million at March 31, 2023 from $77.4 million at December 31, 2022, primarily due to a $1.5 million in purchase of a corporate bond which was offset by a $7,000 decrease in municipal bonds and a $668,000 decrease in mortgage-backed securities.

Net Loans. Net loans decreased $7.1 million, or 1.0%, to $711.9 million at March 31, 2023 from $719.0 million at December 31, 2022. The decrease was due to a decrease of $23.0 million, or 4.9%, in one-to four-residential real estate loans to $489.1 million from $466.1 million at December 31, 2022, a decrease of $4.4 million, or 7.2%, in construction loans to $57.4 million at March 31, 2023 from $61.8 million at December 31, 2022, a decrease of $11.5 million, or 100.0%, in consumer loans to $11.5 million at March 31, 2023 from $29.7 million at December 31, 2022, a $161,000, or 9.5%, and a decrease in commercial and industrial loans to $1.5 million at March 31, 2023 from $1.7 million as of December 31, 2022 offset by an increase of $4.3 million, or 2.7%, in commercial and multi-family real estate loans to $166.8 million at March 31, 2023 from $162.3 million at December 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Bank had no loans held for sale. Upon adoption of the CECL method of calculating the allowance for credit losses on January 1, 2023, the Bank recorded a one-time decrease, net of tax, in retained earnings of $220,000, an increase to the allowance for credit losses of $157,000 and an increase in the reserve for unfunded liabilities of $152,000.

Deposits. Total deposits decreased $10.7 million, or 1.5%, to $690.7 million at March 31, 2023 from $701.4 million at December 31, 2022 due to decreases in checking, savings and money market accounts offset by an increase certificates of deposit. The decrease in deposits reflected a decrease in interest-bearing deposits of $10.2 million, or 1.5%, to $652.6 million as of March 31, 2023 from $662.8 million at December 31, 2022 offset by a decrease in non-interest-bearing deposits of $546,000, or 1.4%, to $38.1 million as of March 31, 2023 from $38.7 million as of December 31, 2022.

At March 31, 2023, municipal deposits totaled $62.1 million, which represented 9.0% of total deposits, and brokered deposits totaled $50.4 million, which represented 7.3% of total deposits. At December 31, 2022, municipal deposits totaled $57.5 million, which represented 8.2% of total deposits, and brokered deposits totaled $58.6 million, which represented 8.4% of total deposits. At March 31, 2023, uninsured deposits represented 8.4% of the Bank’s total deposits.

Borrowings. Federal Home Loan Bank of New York borrowings increased $9.7 million, or 9.5%, to $112.0 million at March 31, 2023 from $102.3 million at December 31, 2022, as long-term advances increased $32.2 million, offset by a decrease in short-term advances of $22.5 million. The weighted average rate of borrowings was 3.71% and 3.36% as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The increase in advances was used to offset withdrawals on deposits. Total borrowing capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank is $336.8 million of which $112.0 million is advanced.

Total Equity. Stockholders’ equity decreased $573,000 to $139.1 million, primarily due to the repurchase of 126,660 shares of stock during the three months at a cost of $1.4 million and increased accumulated other comprehensive loss for securities available for sale of $247,000 offset by $993,000 of net income for the three months ended March 31, 2023. At March 31, 2023, the Company’s ratio of average stockholders’ equity-to-total assets was 14.69%, compared to 15.61% at December 31, 2022.

Average Balance Sheets and Related Yields and Rates

The following tables present information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities, the total dollar amounts of interest income and dividends from average interest-earning assets, the total dollar amounts of interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, and the resulting annualized average yields and costs. The yields and costs for the periods indicated are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. Average balances have been calculated using daily balances. Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances only. Loan fees are included in interest income on loans and are not material.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023								2022
	Average Balance			Interest and Dividends		Yield/ Cost (4)			Average Balance			Interest and Dividends		Yield/ Cost (3)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:	(unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,799		$	105		4.84	%	$	71,541		$	29		0.17	%
Loans		717,964			7,699		4.32	%		571,827			5,537		3.90	%
Securities		161,960			1,096		2.71	%		138,798			658		1.90	%
Other interest-earning assets		5,338			117		8.74	%		4,834			55		4.50	%
Total interest-earning assets		894,061			9,017		4.06	%		787,000			6,279		3.21	%

Non-interest-earning assets		54,810								50,802
Total assets	$	948,871							$	837,802
Liabilities and equity:
NOW and money market accounts	$	112,717		$	380		1.37	%	$	143,453		$	220		0.62	%
Savings accounts		53,618			70		0.53	%		66,583			43		0.26	%
Certificates of deposit		503,369			3,265		2.63	%		351,027			563		0.65	%
Total interest-bearing deposits		669,704			3,715		2.25	%		561,063			826		0.60	%

Federal Home Loan Bank advances (1)		96,532			777		3.27	%		82,280			330		1.63	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities		766,236			4,492		2.38	%		643,343			1,156		0.73	%
Non-interest-bearing deposits		37,224								42,936
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities		5,977								5,265
Total liabilities		809,437								691,544

Total equity		139,434								146,258
Total liabilities and equity	$	948,871							$	837,802
Net interest income				$	4,525							$	5,123
Interest rate spread (2)							1.68	%							2.48	%
Net interest margin (3)							2.05	%							2.64	%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities		116.68	%							122.33	%

(1) Cash flow hedges are used to manage interest rate risk

(2) Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of

interest-bearing liabilities.

(3) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

(4) Annualized.

Rate/Volume Analysis

The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on net interest income. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The net column represents the sum of the prior columns. Changes attributable to changes in both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionally based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
	Increase (Decrease) Due to
	Volume			Rate			Net
	(In thousands)
Interest income:	(unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	(204	)	$	280		$	76
Loans receivable		1,521			641			2,162
Securities		123			315			438
Other interest earning assets		6			56			62
Total interest-earning assets		1,446			1,292			2,738

Interest expense:
NOW and money market accounts		(300	)		460			160
Savings accounts		(53	)		80			27
Certificates of deposit		337			2,365			2,702
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		66			381			447
Total interest-bearing liabilities		50			3,286			3,336
Net increase (decrease) in net interest income	$	1,396		$	(1,994	)	$	(598	)

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022

General. Net income decreased by $408,000, or 29.1%, to $993,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. This decrease was due to a decrease of $598,000 in net interest income and a decrease of $61,000 in non-interest income, offset by a decrease of $24,000 in non-interest expense and a decrease of $227,000 in income tax expense.

Interest Income. Interest income increased $2.7 million, or 43.6%, to $9.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase reflected a $107.1 million increase in the average balance of interest-earnings assets, and an 85 basis points increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets to 4.06% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from 3.21% for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Interest income on cash and cash equivalents increased $76,000, or 262.1%, to $105,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $29,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 due a 467 basis point increase in the average yield on cash and cash equivalents from 0.17% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 to 4.84% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 due to the higher interest rate environment. This was offset by a $62.7 million decrease in the average balance of cash and cash equivalents to $8.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $71.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, reflecting the use of excess liquidity to fund loan originations and purchase investment securities.

Interest income on loans increased $2.2 million, or 39.0%, to $7.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to $5.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 due primarily to $146.1 million increase in the average balance of loans to $718.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $571.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and a 42 basis point increase in the average yield on loans from 3.90% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 to 4.32% for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was offset by a $347,000 reserve for nonaccrual interest on a delinquent construction

loan.

Interest income on securities increased $438,000, or 66.6%, to $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $658,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 due primarily to a $23.2 million increase in the average balance of securities to $162.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $138.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, reflecting the purchase of investments with excess liquidity, and a 81 basis point increase in the average yield from 1.90% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 to 2.71% for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $3.3 million, or 288.6%, to $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase primarily reflected a 165 basis point increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities to 2.38% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from 0.73% for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Interest expense on interest-bearing deposits increased $2.9 million, or 349.8%, to $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $826,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase was due to a 165 basis point increase in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits to 2.25% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from 0.60% for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase in the average cost of deposits was due to the higher interest rate environment and an increase in the average balances of certificates of deposit of $152.3 million to $503.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $351.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Interest expense on Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings increased $447,000, or 135.5%, from $330,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 to $777,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was due to an increase in the average cost of borrowings of 164 basis points to 3.27% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from 1.63% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 due to new borrowings at higher rates. The increase was also due to an increase in the average balance of borrowings of $14.3 million to $96.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $82.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income decreased $598,000, or 11.7%, to $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $5.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decrease reflected an 80 basis point decrease in our net interest rate spread to 1.68% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from 2.48% for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Our net interest margin decreased 59 basis points to 2.05% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from 2.64% for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

Provision for Credit Losses. We recorded no provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2023 or the three-month period ended March 31, 2022. As of January 1, 2023, the Bank adopted CECL and recorded a one-time adjustment of $157,000 to the allowance for credit losses. The absence of a provision reflects that the Bank had a decrease in the size of the loan portfolio, as well as no charge-offs. Non-performing assets were $12.9 million, or 1.35% of total assets, at March 31, 2023. The allowance for loan losses was $2.7 million, or 0.38% of loans outstanding and 21.4% of nonperforming loans, at March 31, 2023. The Bank has one commercial construction loan located in Totowa, New Jersey that is collateral dependent with a balance of $10.9 million with a loan to value ratio of 46% based on a recent appraisal.

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income decreased by $61,000, or 17.8%, to $283,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $344,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Gain on sale of loans decreased $74,000 as loan originations were lower in 2023 and fees and other income decreased $30,000. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in income from bank-owned life insurance of $30,000, or 19.2%, due to higher balances during 2023, and an increase in fee and service charges of $13,000.

Non-Interest Expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, non-interest expense decreased $24,000, or 0.7%, over the comparable 2022 period. Salaries and employee benefits increased $99,000, or 4.8%, due to a higher employee count and annual merit increases. Director fees decreased $55,000, or 25.8%, due to lower pension expense. The increase in advertising expense of $26,000, or 21.6%, was due to additional promotions for branch locations and new promotions on deposit and loan products. Other expense decreased $142,000, or 44.2%, due to lower deferred compensation expense and other various expenses.

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense decreased $227,000, or 43.3%, to $298,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 from $525,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase was due to $689,000 of lower taxable income. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were 23.09% and 27.27%, respectively.

Management of Market Risk

General. The majority of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. Consequently, our most significant form of market risk is interest rate risk. Our assets, consisting primarily of loans, have longer maturities than our liabilities, consisting primarily of deposits and borrowings. As a result, a principal part of our business strategy is to manage our exposure to changes in market interest rates. Accordingly, our board of directors has established an Asset/Liability Management Committee (the “ALCO”), which is comprised of three members of executive management and two independent directors, which oversees the asset/liability management processes and related procedures. The ALCO meets on at least a quarterly basis and reviews asset/liability strategies, liquidity positions, alternative funding sources, interest rate risk measurement reports, capital levels and economic trends at both national and local levels. Our interest rate risk position is also monitored quarterly by the board of directors.

We manage our interest rate risk to minimize the exposure of our earnings and capital to changes in market interest rates. We have implemented the following strategies to manage our interest rate risk: originating and purchasing loans with adjustable interest rates; promoting core deposit products; monitoring the length of our borrowings with the Federal Home Loan Bank and brokered deposits depending on the interest rate environment; maintaining a significant portion of our investments as available-for-sale; diversifying our loan portfolio; and strengthening our capital position. By following these strategies, we believe that we are better positioned to react to changes in market interest rates.

Net Portfolio Value Simulation. We analyze our sensitivity to changes in interest rates through a net portfolio value of equity (“NPV”) model. NPV represents the present value of the expected cash flows from our assets less the present value of the expected cash flows arising from our liabilities, adjusted for the value of off-balance sheet contracts. The NPV ratio represents the dollar amount of our NPV divided by the present value of our total assets for a given interest rate scenario. NPV attempts to quantify our economic value using a discounted cash flow methodology while the NPV ratio reflects that value as a form of capital ratio. We estimate what our NPV would be at a specific date. We then calculate what the NPV would be at the same date throughout a series of interest rate scenarios representing immediate and permanent, parallel shifts in the yield curve. We currently calculate NPV under the assumptions that interest rates increase 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points from current market rates and that interest rates decrease 100 and 200 basis points from current market rates.

The following table presents the estimated changes in our net portfolio value that would result from changes in market interest rates as March 31, 2023. All estimated changes presented in the table are within the policy limits approved by the board of directors.


	NPV								NPV as Percent of Portfolio Value of Assets
	(Dollars in thousands)
Basis Point (“bp”) Change in Interest Rates	Dollar Amount		Dollar Change			Percent Change			NPV Ratio			Change
400 bp	$	70,593	$	(51,023	)		(41.95	)%		8.59	%		(34.86	)%
300 bp		83,324		(38,292	)		(31.49	)		9.87			(24.89	)
200 bp		95,749		(25,867	)		(21.27	)		11.02			(16.13	)
100 bp		109,674		(11,942	)		(9.82	)		12.23			(6.93	)
—		121,616		—			—			13.14
(100) bp		129,016		7,400			6.09			13.52			2.89
(200) bp		137,342		15,726			12.93			13.96			6.24

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in the above interest rate risk measurements. Modeling changes require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. The above table assumes that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the date indicated remains constant uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the table provides an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our NPV and will differ from actual results.

Net Interest Income Analysis. We also use income simulation to measure interest rate risk inherent in our balance sheet at a given point in time by showing the effect on net interest income, over specified time frames and using different interest rate shocks and ramps. The assumptions include management’s best assessment of the effect of changing interest rates on the prepayment speeds of certain assets and liabilities, projections for account balances in each of the product lines offered and the historical behavior of deposit rates and balances in relation to changes in interest rates. These assumptions are subject to change, and as a result, the model is not expected to precisely measure net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the simulated results due to timing, magnitude, and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in the balance sheet composition and market conditions. Assumptions are supported with quarterly back testing of the model to actual market rate shifts.

As of March 31, 2023, net interest income simulation results indicated that its exposure over one year to changing interest rates was within our guidelines. The following table presents the estimated impact of interest rate changes on our estimated net interest income over one year:


Changes in Interest Rates (basis points)(1)	Change in Net Interest Income Year One (% change from year one base)
400		(15.23	)%
300		(11.47	)
200		(7.79	)
100		(3.84	)
—	—
(100)		2.74
(200)		3.94

(1)

The calculated change in net interest income assumes an instantaneous parallel shift of the yield curve.

The preceding simulation analyses does not represent a forecast of actual results and should not be relied upon as being indicative of expected operating results. These hypothetical estimates are based upon numerous assumptions, which are subject to change, including: the nature and timing of interest rate levels including the yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, reinvestment/replacement of asset and liability cash flows, and others. Also, as market conditions vary, prepayment/refinancing levels, the varying impact of interest rate changes on caps and floors embedded in adjustable-rate loans, early withdrawal of deposits, changes in product preferences, and other internal/external variables will likely deviate from those assumed.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity. Liquidity describes our ability to meet financial obligations that arise in the ordinary course of business. Liquidity is primarily needed to meet the borrowing and deposit withdrawal requirements of our customers and to fund current and planned expenditures. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities and proceeds from calls, maturities and sales of securities and sales of loans. We also borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. At March 31, 2023, we had the ability to borrow up to $336.8 million, of which $112.6 million was outstanding and $1.5 million was utilized as collateral for letters of credit issued to secure municipal deposits. At March 31, 2023, we had $51.0 million in unsecured lines of credit with four correspondent banks with no outstanding balance.

The board of directors is responsible for establishing and monitoring our liquidity targets and strategies in order to ensure that sufficient liquidity exists for meeting the borrowing needs and deposit withdrawals of our customers as well as unanticipated contingencies. We believe that we had ample sources of liquidity to satisfy our short- and long-term liquidity needs as of March 31, 2023.

While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by market interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any period. At March 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents totaled $24.5 million. Securities classified as available-for-sale, which provide additional sources of liquidity, totaled $82.1 million at March 31, 2023.

We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis. We anticipate we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. Certificates of deposit due within one year of March 31, 2023 totaled $320.3 million, or 46.4% of total deposits. If these deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or borrowings than we currently pay. We believe, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.

Capital Resources. We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. At March 31, 2023, we exceeded all applicable regulatory capital requirements, and were considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines. As a result of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, as modified in April 2020, the federal banking agencies were required to develop a “Community Bank Leverage Ratio” (the ratio of a bank's Tier 1 “equity capital to average total consolidated assets) for financial institutions with less than $10 billion. A “qualifying community bank” with capital exceeding 9% will be considered compliant with all applicable regulatory capital and leverage requirements, including the capital requirements to be considered "well capitalized” under Prompt Corrective Action statutes. As of March 31, 2023, the Bank is reporting as a qualifying community bank with a ratio of 15.60%.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Information with respect to quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk can be found in Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation – Management of Market Risk.”

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of March 31, 2023. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

At March 31, 2023 we were not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business, the outcome of which would be material to our financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Except noted below, there have been no material changes in risk factors applicable to the Company from those disclosed in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Recent bank industry events involving financial institution failures may adversely affect our business and the market price of our common stock.

Recent developments and events in the financial services industry, including the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank and the voluntary liquidation of Silvergate Bank, have resulted in decreased confidence in banks among depositors, other counterparties and investors, as well as significant disruption, volatility and reduced valuations of equity and other securities of banks in the capital markets. These events have occurred against the backdrop of a rapidly rising interest rate environment which, among other things, has resulted in unrealized losses in longer duration securities and loans held by banks, more competition for bank deposits and may increase the risk of a potential recession. These events and developments could materially and adversely impact our business or financial condition, including through potential liquidity pressures, reduced net interest margins, and potential increased credit losses. These recent events and developments have, and could continue to, adversely impact the market price and volatility of our common stock. These recent events may also result in changes to laws or regulations governing banks and bank holding companies or result in the impositions of restrictions through supervisory or enforcement activities, including higher capital requirements, which could have a material impact on our businesses. The cost of resolving the recent failures may prompt the FDIC to increase its premiums above the recently increased levels or to issue additional special assessments.

Lawmakers’ failure to address the federal debt ceiling in a timely manner, downgrades of the U.S. credit rating and uncertain credit and financial market conditions may affect the stability of securities issued or guaranteed by the federal government, which may affect the valuation or liquidity of our investment securities portfolio and increase future borrowing costs.

As a result of uncertain political, credit and financial market conditions, including the potential consequences of the federal government defaulting on its obligations for a period of time due to federal debt ceiling limitations or other unresolved political issues, investments in financial instruments issued or guaranteed by the federal government pose credit default and liquidity risks. Given that future deterioration in the U.S. credit and financial markets is a possibility, no assurance can be made that losses or significant deterioration in the fair value of our U.S. government issued or guaranteed investments will not occur. At March 31, 2023, we had approximately $15.1 million and $50.8 million invested in U.S. government agency securities and residential mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by government-sponsored enterprises, respectively, and $5.0 million in U.S. treasury securities. Downgrades to the U.S. credit rating could affect the stability of securities issued or guaranteed by the federal government and the valuation or liquidity of our portfolio of such investment securities, and could result in our counterparties requiring additional collateral for our borrowings. Further, unless and until U.S. political, credit and financial market conditions have been sufficiently resolved or stabilized, it may increase our future borrowing costs.

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

On October 3, 2022, the Company announced that is has received regulatory approval for the repurchase of up to 556,631 shares of its common stock which is approximately 10% of its then outstanding common stock

(excluding shares held by Bogota Financial, MHC). The program does not have a scheduled expiration date and the Board of Directors has the right to suspend or discontinue the program at any time. On May 5, 2023, the Company announced the completion of the repurchase program.

The following table provides information on repurchases by the Company of its common stock under the Company's Board approved programs for the second quarter:

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES


Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1 - 31, 2023		71,460	$	11.50		71,460		124,799
February 1 - 28, 2023		-		—		-		124,799
March 1 - 31, 2023		55,200		10.56		55,200		69,599
Total		126,660	$	11.09		126,660

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits


Exhibit Number		Description

3.1		Articles of Incorporation of Bogota Financial Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (Commission File No. 333-233680))

3.2		Bylaws of Bogota Financial Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (Commission File No. 333-233680))

4.1		Form of Common Stock Certificate of Bogota Financial Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (Commission File No. 333-233680))

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.0		The following materials for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements*

104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

* Furnished, not filed.

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.


		BOGOTA FINANCIAL CORP.


Date: May 12, 2023		/s/ Joseph Coccaro
		Joseph Coccaro
		President and Chief Executive Officer



Date: May 12, 2023		/s/ Brian McCourt
		Brian McCourt
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer