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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP - Quarter Report: 2023 June (Form 10-Q)


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 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 NUMBER: 000-31977
 
CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 77-0539125
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
7100 N. Financial Dr., Suite 101, Fresno, California
 93720
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number (559) 298-1775

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock, no par valueCVCY
NASDAQ Capital Market
(Title of Each Class)(Trading Symbol)(Name of Each Exchange on which Registered)

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 past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes    No   
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes    No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. 
Large accelerated filer
  
 
Accelerated filer
Emerging growth company
Non-accelerated filer
 
 
Small reporting 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 July 31, 2023 there were 11,812,425 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
 
2023 QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
  
  
  
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
  
  
  
  
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
  
  
  
  
  
 

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PART 1: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share amounts)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
  
ASSETS  
Cash and due from banks$28,325 $25,485 
Interest-earning deposits in other banks100,333 5,685 
Total cash and cash equivalents128,658 31,170 
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value619,759 648,825 
Held-to-maturity debt securities, at amortized cost less allowance for credit losses of $456 at June 30, 2023 and $- at December 31, 2022303,876 305,107 
Equity securities, at fair value6,558 6,558 
Loans, less allowance for credit losses of $15,463 at June 30, 2023 and $10,848 at December 31, 20221,240,195 1,245,456 
Bank premises and equipment, net10,939 7,987 
Bank-owned life insurance41,041 40,537 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock7,136 6,169 
Goodwill53,777 53,777 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets77,868 76,933 
Total assets$2,489,807 $2,422,519 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Deposits:  
Non-interest bearing$957,088 $1,056,567 
Interest bearing1,243,206 1,043,082 
Total deposits2,200,294 2,099,649 
Short-term borrowings— 46,000 
Senior debt and subordinated debentures, less debt issuance costs of $484 at June 30, 2023 and $556 at December 31, 202269,671 69,599 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities32,482 32,611 
Total liabilities2,302,447 2,247,859 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Shareholders’ equity:  
Preferred stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
— — 
Common stock, no par value; 80,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding: 11,812,425 at June 30, 2023 and 11,735,291 at December 31, 202262,128 61,487 
Retained earnings201,100 194,400 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax(75,868)(81,227)
Total shareholders’ equity187,360 174,660 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,489,807 $2,422,519 
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except share and per-share amounts) 2023202220232022
INTEREST INCOME:  
Interest and fees on loans$17,382 $12,883 $34,159 $25,044 
Interest on deposits in other banks1,374 52 1,449 109 
Interest and dividends on investment securities:
Taxable5,826 5,651 11,712 10,175 
Exempt from Federal income taxes1,405 1,879 2,810 3,319 
Total interest income25,987 20,465 50,130 38,647 
INTEREST EXPENSE:  
Interest on deposits4,871 231 5,876 483 
Interest on short-term borrowings— 91 661 91 
Interest on senior debt and subordinated debentures911 333 1,807 666 
Total interest expense5,782 655 8,344 1,240 
Net interest income before (credit) provision for credit losses20,205 19,810 41,786 37,407 
(CREDIT) PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES(343)— 290 — 
Net interest income after (credit) provision for credit losses20,548 19,810 41,496 37,407 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:  
Service charges367 544 755 1,083 
Net realized losses on sales and calls of investment securities (39)(969)(257)(763)
Other income1,266 1,195 2,671 2,284 
Total non-interest income1,594 770 3,169 2,604 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:  
Salaries and employee benefits7,976 7,057 16,010 14,001 
Occupancy and equipment1,264 1,344 2,521 2,506 
Other4,565 3,682 8,479 7,021 
Total non-interest expenses13,805 12,083 27,010 23,528 
Income before provision for income taxes8,337 8,497 17,655 16,483 
Provision for income taxes 2,055 1,955 4,403 3,855 
Net income$6,282 $6,542 $13,252 $12,628 
Earnings per common share:  
Basic earnings per share$0.54 $0.56 $1.13 $1.08 
Weighted average common shares used in basic computation11,723,127 11,665,074 11,713,524 11,746,795 
Diluted earnings per share$0.54 $0.56 $1.13 $1.07 
Weighted average common shares used in diluted computation11,740,390 11,685,850 11,738,037 11,778,127 
Cash dividend per common share$0.12 $0.12 $0.24 $0.24 
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
 
For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
(In thousands)2023202220232022
Net income$6,282 $6,542 $13,252 12,628 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the period(282)(36,332)6,152 (116,931)
Reclassification of net losses included in net income39 969 257 763 
Amortization of net unrealized losses transferred 573 394 1,200 394 
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax330 (34,969)7,609 (115,774)
Tax effect(97)10,337 (2,250)34,223 
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 233 (24,632)5,359 (81,551)
Comprehensive income (loss)$6,515 $(18,090)$18,611 $(68,923)

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
Common StockRetained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Net of Taxes)
Total Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except share amounts)SharesAmount
Balance, March 31, 202211,752,623 $62,893 $178,054 $(49,287)191,660 
Net income— — 6,542 — 6,542 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (24,632)(24,632)
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan
3,550 54 — — 54 
Stock awarded to employees300 — — — — 
Restricted stock granted net of forfeitures
37,781 — — — — 
Stock-based compensation expense
— 90 — — 90 
Cash dividend
— — (1,399)— (1,399)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
(104,888)(2,328)— — (2,328)
Stock options exercised
27,780 266 — 266 
Balance, June 30, 202211,717,146 $60,975 $183,197 $(73,919)$170,253 
Balance, March 31, 202311,754,938 $61,924 $196,229 $(76,101)$182,052 
Net income
— — 6,282 — 6,282 
Other comprehensive income— — — 233 233 
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan
3,649 47 — — 47 
Restricted stock granted net of forfeitures
53,877 — — — — 
Stock-based compensation expense
— 158 — — 158 
Cash dividend
— — (1,411)— (1,411)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
(39)(1)— — (1)
Balance, June 30, 202311,812,425 $62,128 $201,100 $(75,868)$187,360 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
























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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
Common StockRetained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Net of Taxes)
Total Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except share amounts)SharesAmount
Balance, December 31, 202111,916,651 $66,820 $173,393 $7,632 247,845 
Net income— — 12,628 — 12,628 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (81,551)(81,551)
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan
6,556 110 — — 110 
Stock awarded to employees13,446 — — — — 
Restricted stock granted net of forfeitures
42,399 — — — — 
Stock-based compensation expense
— 460 — — 460 
Cash dividend
— — (2,824)— (2,824)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
(300,761)(6,814)— — (6,814)
Stock options exercised
38,855 399 — — 399 
Balance, June 30, 202211,717,146 $60,975 $183,197 $(73,919)$170,253 
Balance, December 31, 2022
11,735,291 $61,487 $194,400 $(81,227)$174,660 
Implementation of ASU 2016-13, Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) Day 1 Adjustment— — (3,731)— (3,731)
Adjusted Balance, January 1, 202311,735,291 $61,487 $190,669 $(81,227)$170,929 
Net income
— — 13,252 — 13,252 
Other comprehensive income— — — 5,359 5,359 
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan
7,792 123 — — 123 
Stock awarded to employees10,347 — — — — 
Restricted stock granted net of forfeitures
59,034 — — — — 
Stock-based compensation expense
— 519 — — 519 
Cash dividend
— — (2,821)— (2,821)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
(39)(1)— — (1)
Balance, June 30, 202311,812,425 $62,128 $201,100 $(75,868)$187,360 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited) 
 For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
(In thousands)20232022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:  
Net income$13,252 $12,628 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
Net decrease in deferred loan fees94 405 
Depreciation311 403 
Accretion(971)(770)
Amortization4,562 4,915 
Stock-based compensation519 460 
Provision for credit losses290 — 
Net realized losses on sales and calls of available-for-sale investment securities257 763 
Net change in equity securities— 584 
Increase in bank-owned life insurance, net of expenses(503)(487)
Net increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets(2,069)(1,263)
Net decrease in accrued interest payable and other liabilities(649)(11,550)
Benefit (provision) for deferred income taxes381 (564)
Net cash provided by operating activities15,474 5,524 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:  
Purchases of available-for-sale investment securities— (301,699)
Proceeds from sales or calls of available-for-sale investment securities12,376 235,370 
Proceeds from calls of held-to-maturity investment securities20 — 
Proceeds from maturity and principal repayments of available-for-sale investment securities20,166 37,974 
Proceeds from maturity and principal repayments of held-to-maturity investment securities1,180 845 
Net decrease (increase) in loans556 (96,985)
Purchases of premises and equipment(3,263)(84)
FHLB stock purchased(967)(574)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities30,068 (125,153)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:  
Net decrease in demand, interest bearing and savings deposits(40,296)(14,300)
Net increase (decrease) in time deposits140,941 (2,500)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank
3,346,500 1,158,602 
Repayments of short-term borrowings to Federal Home Loan Bank(3,392,500)(1,149,278)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock(1)(6,814)
Proceeds from stock issued under employee stock purchase plan
123 110 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options— 399 
Cash dividend payments on common stock(2,821)(2,824)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities51,946 (16,605)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents97,488 (136,234)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD31,170 163,467 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD$128,658 $27,233 
 
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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 For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
(In thousands)20232022
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:  
Cash paid during the period for:
  
Interest$8,621 $1,159 
Income taxes$5,400 $4,914 
Operating cash flows from operating leases$1,231 $1,108 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Transfer of securities from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity$— $331,230 
Transfer of unrealized loss on securities from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity$— $(25,328)
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Note 1.  Basis of Presentation
 
The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Central Valley Community Bancorp and subsidiary have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). These interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Central Valley Community Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary Central Valley Community Bank (the Bank) (collectively, the Company). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) have been omitted. The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position at June 30, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the three and six month interim periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 have been included. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.
 
The preparation of these interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Management has determined that since all of the banking products and services offered by the Company are available in each branch of the Bank, all branches are located within the same economic environment, and management does not allocate resources based on the performance of different lending or transaction activities, it is appropriate to aggregate the Bank branches and report them as a single operating segment. No customer accounts for more than 10 percent of revenues for the Company or the Bank.

Impact of New Financial Accounting Standards Adopted in 2023

On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as amended, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology. The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loan receivables and held-to-maturity securities. It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (loan commitments, standby letters of credit, financial guarantees, and other similar instruments). In addition, credit losses recognized on available-for-sale debt securities will be presented as an allowance as opposed to a write-down, based on management’s intent to sell the security or the likelihood the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of the amortized cost basis.

The Company adopted ASC 326 using the modified retrospective method for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off-balance sheet credit exposures. Results for the reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2023 are presented under ASC 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. The Company recognized an increase in the allowance for credit losses on loans totaling $3,910,000, a reserve for credit losses for held-to-maturity securities of $776,000, and an increase to the reserve for unfunded commitments of $612,000 with a corresponding decrease, net of taxes, in retained earnings, of $3,731,000 as of January 1, 2023 for the cumulative effect of adopting ASC 326.

The Company also adopted ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures upon the adoption of ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2023 on a prospective basis. The amendments in this update eliminated the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) by creditors in Subtopic 310-40, Receivables-Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. Specifically, rather than applying the recognition and measurement guidance for TDRs, an entity must apply the loan refinancing and restructuring guidance in paragraphs 310-20-35-9 through 35-11 to determine whether a modification results in a new loan or a continuation of an existing loan. Additionally, for public business entities, the amendments in this Update require that an entity disclose current-period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases within the scope of Subtopic 326-20, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses-Measured at Amortized Cost in the vintage disclosures required by paragraph 326-20-50-6. The adoption modified the Company’s disclosures but did not have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
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In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Subtopic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. This ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or other reference rates expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. As the Company has an insignificant number of instruments that are applicable to this ASU, management has determined that no impact to the valuations of these instruments are applicable for financial reporting purposes.

Reclassifications - Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year financial statements to conform to the classifications used in 2023. None of the reclassifications had an impact on equity or net income.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Company has revised the following significant accounting policies as a result of the the adoption of ASU 2016-13.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Available-for-Sale Debt Securities: For available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more than likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For AFS debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, management considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as credit loss provision (or credit). Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes that the uncollectibility of an available-for-sale security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities: Management measures expected credit losses on held-to-maturity (“HTM”) debt securities on a collective basis by major security type. The estimate of expected credit losses considers historical credit loss information based on industry data that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Management classifies the held-to-maturity portfolio into the following major security types: Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions, U.S. Government sponsored Entities and Agencies collateralized by Residential Mortgage Obligations, Private Label Mortgage and Asset Backed Securities, and Corporate Debt Securities.

The Company elected the practical expedient under ASC 326-20-30-5A to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis when measuring potential impairment. Additionally, management notes that due to this election, accrued interest is separately reported from the securities’ amortized cost basis.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans: The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on loans is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. The allowance is established through a provision for credit losses which is charged to expense.  Loans are charged off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Cash received on previously charged off amounts is recorded as a recovery to the allowance. 

The Company elected the practical expedient under ASC 326-20-30-5A to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis when measuring potential impairment. Additionally, management notes that due to this election, accrued interest is separately reported from the loans’ amortized cost basis.

Management estimates the allowance balance using relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience from national and local peer data provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for the differences in the current loan-specific risk characteristics, such as differences in loan-to-values, portfolio mix, or term as well as for changes in environmental conditions, such as changes in unemployment rates, market interest rates, property
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values, or other relevant factors. Management may assign qualitative factors to each loan segment if there are material risks or improvements present but not yet captured in the model environment.

The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The Company segregates the allowance by portfolio segment.  These portfolio segments include commercial, commercial real estate, 1-4 family real estate and consumer loans.  The relative significance of risk considerations vary by portfolio segment. Real estate construction loans, as summarized by class within the loan footnote, are disaggregated into either the commercial real estate or 1-4 family real estate allowance segments based on the type of construction loan due to the varying risks between commercial and consumer construction.

Commercial:
Commercial and industrial - Commercial and industrial loans are generally underwritten to existing cash flows of operating businesses. Additionally, economic trends influenced by unemployment rates and other key economic indicators are closely correlated to the credit quality of these loans. Past due payments may indicate the borrower’s capacity to repay their obligations may be deteriorating.

Agricultural production - Loans secured by crop production and livestock are especially vulnerable to two risk factors that are largely outside the control of Company and borrowers: commodity prices and weather conditions.

Commercial Real Estate:
Commercial real estate construction and other land loans - Commercial land and construction loans generally possess a higher inherent risk of loss than other real estate portfolio segments. A major risk arises from the necessity to complete projects within specified costs and time lines. Trends in the construction industry significantly impact the credit quality of these loans, as demand drives construction activity. In addition, trends in real estate values significantly impact the credit quality of these loans, as property values determine the economic viability of construction projects.

Commercial real estate - owner-occupied - Real estate collateral secured by commercial or professional properties with repayment arising from the owner’s business cash flows. To meet this classification, the owner’s operation must occupy no less than 50% of the real estate held. Financial profitability and capacity to meet the cyclical nature of the industry and related real estate market over a significant timeframe is essential.

Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied - Investor commercial real estate loans generally possess a higher inherent risk of loss than other real estate portfolio segments, except land and construction loans. Adverse economic developments or an overbuilt market impact commercial real estate projects and may result in troubled loans. Trends in vacancy rates of commercial properties impact the credit quality of these loans. High vacancy rates reduce operating revenues and the ability for properties to produce sufficient cash flows to service debt obligations.

Farmland - Agricultural loans secured by real estate generally possess a higher inherent risk of loss caused by changes in concentration of permanent plantings, government subsidies, and the value of the U.S. dollar affecting the export of commodities.

Multi-family - These properties are generally comprised of more than four rentable units, such as apartment buildings, with each unit intended to be occupied as the primary residence for one or more persons. Multi-family properties are also subject to changes in general or regional economic conditions, such as unemployment, ultimately resulting in increased vacancy rates or reduced rents or both. In addition, new construction can create an oversupply condition and market competition resulting in increased vacancy, reduced market rents, or both. Due to the nature of their use and the greater likelihood of tenant turnover, the management of these properties is more intensive and therefore is more critical to the preclusion of loss.

1-4 Family Real Estate: Including 1-4 family close-ended, revolving real estate loans, and residential construction loans, the degree of risk in residential real estate lending depends primarily on the loan amount in relation to collateral value, the interest rate and the borrower’s ability to repay in an orderly fashion. These loans generally possess a lower inherent risk of loss than other real estate portfolio segments. Economic trends determined by unemployment rates and other key economic indicators are closely correlated to the credit quality of these loans. Weak economic trends may indicate that the borrowers’ capacity to repay their obligations may be deteriorating

Consumer: A consumer installment loan portfolio is usually comprised of a large number of small loans scheduled to be amortized over a specific period. Most installment loans are made directly for consumer purchases. Other consumer loans include other open ended unsecured consumer loans. Open ended unsecured loans generally have a higher rate of default than all other portfolio segments and are also impacted by weak economic conditions and trends.

When loans do not share similar risk characteristics, the Company evaluates the loan for expected credit losses on an individual basis. Loans evaluated individually are not included in the collective evaluation. When management determines that
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foreclosure is probable or when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty at the reporting date and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, adjusted for selling costs as appropriate. When the Company measures credit losses based on the present value of expected future cash flows, management does not adjust the effective interest rate used to discount expected cash flows to incorporate expected prepayments.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Unfunded Commitments: The Company estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period in which the Company is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments is adjusted through provision for credit losses. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life.

Note 2.  Investments
 
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of securities available-for-sale and securities held-to-maturity at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and gross unrecognized gains and losses (in thousands): 
 June 30, 2023
Available-for-Sale SecuritiesAmortized Cost
Gross
Unrealized
 Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Allowance for Credit Losses
Estimated
 Fair Value
Debt securities:    
U.S. Treasury securities$9,989 $— $(1,209)$— $8,780 
U.S. Government agencies105 — (9)— 96 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions199,818 — (22,392)— 177,426 
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
96,072 (6,857)— 89,217 
Private label mortgage and asset backed securities
399,009 10 (54,779)— 344,240 
Total available-for-sale$704,993 $12 $(85,246)$— $619,759 
June 30, 2023
Held-to-Maturity SecuritiesAmortized Cost
Gross
Unrecognized
 Gains
Gross
Unrecognized
Losses
Estimated
 Fair Value
Allowance for Credit Losses
Debt securities:
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$192,034 $76 $(17,108)$175,002 $17 
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
10,592 — (1,728)8,864 — 
Private label mortgage and asset backed securities
55,673 — (6,484)49,189 
Corporate debt securities46,033 — (5,240)40,793 438 
Total held-to-maturity$304,332 $76 $(30,560)$273,848 $456 
 December 31, 2022
Available-for-Sale SecuritiesAmortized Cost
Gross
Unrealized
 Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
Debt securities:    
U.S. Treasury securities$9,990 $— $(1,283)$8,707 
U.S. Government agencies107 — (9)98 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions201,638 — (26,653)174,985 
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
117,292 (7,803)109,493 
Private label mortgage and asset backed securities
411,441 14 (55,913)355,542 
Total available-for-sale$740,468 $18 $(91,661)$648,825 

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December 31, 2022
Held-to-Maturity SecuritiesAmortized Cost
Gross
Unrecognized
 Gains
Gross
Unrecognized
Losses
Estimated
 Fair Value
Debt securities:
Obligations of states and political subdivisions192,004 67 (23,166)$168,905 
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
10,430 — (1,762)8,668 
Private label mortgage and asset backed securities
56,691 — (5,931)50,760 
Corporate debt securities45,982 — (3,066)42,916 
Total held-to-maturity$305,107 $67 $(33,925)$271,249 

Proceeds and gross realized gains (losses) from the sales or calls of available-for-sale investment securities for the periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 are shown below (in thousands):
For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
Available-for-Sale Securities2023202220232022
Proceeds from sales or calls$310 $102,379 $12,376 $235,370 
Gross realized gains from sales or calls— 1,216 — 5,123 
Gross realized losses from sales or calls(39)(2,185)(257)(5,886)

The provision for income taxes includes a $76,000 and $226,000 income tax benefit from security sales for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale and held-to maturity investment securities at June 30, 2023 by contractual maturity is shown below (in thousands).  Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity date are shown separately.
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June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Available-for-Sale SecuritiesAmortized CostEstimated Fair
Value
Amortized CostEstimated Fair
Value
Within one year$— $— $— $— 
After one year through five years9,991 8,780 — — 
After five years through ten years35,405 30,127 45,918 38,383 
After ten years164,411 147,300 165,710 145,309 
 209,807 186,207 211,628 183,692 
Investment securities not due at a single maturity date:  
U.S. Government agencies105 96 107 98 
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
96,072 89,217 117,292 109,493 
Private label mortgage and asset backed securities399,009 344,239 411,441 355,542 
Total available-for-sale$704,993 $619,759 $740,468 $648,825 
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Held-to-Maturity SecuritiesAmortized CostEstimated Fair
Value
Amortized CostEstimated Fair
Value
Within one year$— $— $— $— 
After one year through five years134 130 132 129 
After five years through ten years75,683 68,920 51,424 46,143 
After ten years116,217 105,952 140,448 122,633 
192,034 175,002 192,004 168,905 
Investment securities not due at a single maturity date:
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations10,592 8,864 10,430 8,668 
Private label mortgage and asset backed securities55,673 49,189 56,691 50,760 
Corporate debt securities46,033 40,793 45,982 42,916 
Total held-to-maturity$304,332 $273,848 $305,107 $271,249 

At June 30, 2023 there were nine issuers of private label mortgage securities in which the Company had holdings of securities in amounts greater than 10% of shareholders’ equity. Investments with these issuers were in senior tranches and/or were rated “AAA” or higher and there were no credit issues identified.

The following table summarizes the Company’s AFS debt securities in an unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands): 
 June 30, 2023
 Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
 FairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealized
Available-for-Sale SecuritiesValueLossesValueLossesValueLosses
Debt securities:      
U.S. Treasury securities
$— $— $8,780 $(1,209)$8,780 $(1,209)
U.S. Government agencies
— — 96 (9)96 (9)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
— — 177,426 (22,392)177,426 (22,392)
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
860 (21)88,218 (6,836)89,078 (6,857)
Private label mortgage and asset backed securities
3,353 (553)340,834 (54,226)344,187 (54,779)
Total available-for-sale$4,213 $(574)$615,354 $(84,672)$619,567 $(85,246)
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 December 31, 2022
 Less than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
 FairUnrealizedFairUnrealizedFairUnrealized
Available-for-Sale SecuritiesValueLossesValueLossesValueLosses
Debt securities:     
U.S. Treasury securities$— $— $8,707 $(1,283)$8,707 $(1,283)
U.S. Government agencies
— — 98 (9)98 (9)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
90,808 (12,208)84,177 (14,445)174,985 (26,653)
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
20,825 (1,058)88,520 (6,745)109,345 (7,803)
Private label mortgage and asset backed securities
126,284 (14,529)229,152 (41,384)355,436 (55,913)
Total available-for-sale$237,917 $(27,795)$410,654 $(63,866)$648,571 $(91,661)

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had a total of 189 AFS debt securities in a gross unrealized loss position with no credit impairment, consisting of 6 U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agencies, 43 obligations of states and political subdivisions, 57 U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations, and 83 private label mortgage and asset backed securities.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Available-for-Sale Debt Securities

Each reporting period, the Company assesses each AFS debt security that is in an unrealized loss position to determine whether the decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis results from a credit loss or other factors. The Company did not record an ACL on any available for sale securities at June 30, 2023 or upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 on January 1, 2023. As of both dates, the Company considers the unrealized losses across the classes of major security-type to be related to fluctuations in market conditions, primarily interest rates, and not reflective of a deterioration in credit value.

The gross unrealized losses presented in the preceding tables were primarily attributable to interest rate increases and liquidity and were mainly comprised of the following:

Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions: The unrealized losses on investments in obligations of states and political subdivisions are caused by increases in required yields by investors in these types of securities. It is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the investment.
U.S. Government Sponsored Entities and Agencies Collateralized by Residential Mortgage Obligations: The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations were caused by interest rate changes. The contractual cash flows of those investments are guaranteed or supported by an agency or sponsored entity of the U.S. Government. Accordingly, it is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the Company’s investment.
Private Label Mortgage and Asset Backed Securities: The Company has invested exclusively in AA and AAA tranches of various private label mortgage and asset backed securities. Each purchase is subject to a credit and structure review prior to their purchase. Ratings are reviewed on a quarterly basis in addition to other metrics provided through third-party services. Following review of the financial metrics and ratings, management concluded that the unrealized loss position of the private label mortgage and asset backed securities related exclusively to the fluctuation in market conditions and were not reflective of any credit concerns with the tranches comprising the Company’s investments.

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had the intent to hold the AFS debt securities with unrealized losses through the anticipated recovery period and it was more-than-likely-than-not that the Company would not be required to sell these securities. Accordingly, there was no allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 provided against these securities.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities

The Company separately evaluates its HTM debt securities for any credit losses based on probability of default and loss given default utilizing historical industry data based on investment category, while also considering reasonable and supportable forecasts. The probability of default and loss given default are incorporated into the present value of expected cash flows and
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compared against amortized cost. The Company recorded an ACL on January 1, 2023 for held-to-maturity debt securities within the corporate bond and private label mortgage securities of $545,000 and $231,000, respectively.

The allowance for credit losses on HTM securities was $456,000 at June 30, 2023.

The Company monitors credit quality of debt securities held-to-maturity through the use of credit ratings. The Company monitors the credit ratings on a quarterly basis. For non-rated investment securities, management receives quarterly performance updates to monitor for any credit concerns. There were no HTM securities on nonaccrual or past due over 89 days and still on accrual. The following table summarizes the amortized cost of debt securities held-to-maturity at the dates indicated, aggregated by credit quality indicator. U.S. Government sponsored agencies are not included in the below tables as credit ratings are not applicable.
June 30, 2023
Debt Securities Held-to-MaturityAAA/AA/ABBB/BB/BUnrated
Obligations of states and political subdivisions$192,034 $— $— 
Private label mortgage and asset backed securities
46,651 — 9,022 
Corporate debt securities— 30,154 15,879 
Total debt securities held-to-maturity$238,685 $30,154 $24,901 

Note 3.  Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
 
The majority of the disclosures in this footnote are prepared at the class level, which is equivalent to the call report or call code classification. The roll forward of the allowance for credit losses is presented at the portfolio segment level. Accrued interest receivable on loans of $3,972,000 and $4,512,000 at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 respectively is not included in the loan tables below and is included in other assets on the Company’s balance sheets. Outstanding loans are summarized by class as follows:
Loan Type (Dollars in thousands)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Commercial:  
Commercial and industrial$103,490 $141,197 
Agricultural production36,283 37,007 
Total commercial139,773 178,204 
Real estate:  
Construction & other land loans77,865 109,175 
Commercial real estate - owner occupied195,348 194,663 
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied502,814 464,809 
Farmland118,616 119,648 
Multi-family residential53,432 24,586 
1-4 family - close-ended90,064 93,510 
1-4 family - revolving28,625 30,071 
Total real estate1,066,764 1,036,462 
Consumer:47,597 40,252 
Total gross loans1,254,134 1,254,918 
Net deferred origination fees 1,524 1,386 
Loans, net of deferred origination fees1,255,658 1,256,304 
Allowance for credit losses(15,463)(10,848)
Total loans, net$1,240,195 $1,245,456 

At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, loans originated under Small Business Administration (SBA) programs totaling $18,256,000 and $19,947,000, respectively, were included in the real estate and commercial categories, of which, $13,955,000 or 76% and $15,333,000 or 77%, respectively, are secured by government guarantees.



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Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans

The measurement of the allowance for credit losses on collectively evaluated loans is based on modeled expectations of lifetime expected credit losses utilizing national and local peer group historical losses, weighting of economic scenarios, and other relevant factors. The Company incorporates forward-looking information using macroeconomic scenarios, which include variables that are considered key drivers of credit losses within the portfolio. The Company uses a probability-weighted, multiple scenario forecast approach. These scenarios may consist of a base forecast representing the most likely outcome, combined with downside or upside scenarios reflecting possible worsening or improving economic conditions.

When a loan no longer shares similar risk characteristics with other loans, such as in the case of certain nonaccrual loans, the Company estimates the allowance for credit losses on an individual loan basis. There were no loans on nonaccrual or individually evaluated as of June 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022.

The following table shows the summary of activities for the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 by portfolio segment (in thousands):
 CommercialCommercial Real Estate1-4 Family Real EstateConsumerTotal
Allowance for credit losses:    
Beginning balance, April 1, 2023$2,028 $10,065 $2,285 $879 $15,257 
(Credit) provision for credit losses (1)
(551)619 198 (82)184 
Charge-offs— — — (3)(3)
Recoveries— — 19 25 
Ending balance, June 30, 2023$1,477 $10,684 $2,489 $813 $15,463 
(1) Represents credit losses for loans only. The (credit) provision for credit losses on the Consolidated Statements of Income of $(343) includes a $(228) credit for held-to-maturity securities and a $(299) credit for unfunded loan commitments.
CommercialReal EstateConsumerUnallocatedTotal
Allowance for credit losses:     
Beginning balance, April 1, 2022$1,993 $7,048 $525 $298 $9,864 
(Credit) provision for credit losses(30)(54)245 (161)— 
Charge-offs— — — (16)— (16)
Recoveries10 — 15 — 25 
Ending balance, June 30, 2022$1,973 $6,994 $769 $137 $9,873 

The following table shows the summary of activities for the allowance for credit losses as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 by portfolio segment (in thousands):
 CommercialCommercial Real Estate1-4 Family Real EstateConsumerUnallocatedTotal
Allowance for credit losses:     
Beginning balance, January 1, 2023 prior to adoption of ASU 2016-13 (CECL)$1,814 $7,803 $607 $284 $340 $10,848 
Impact of adoption of ASU 2016-13454 1,693 1,614 489 (340)3,910 
(Credit) provision for credit losses (1)
(791)1,188 255 50 — 702 
Charge-offs(322)— — (35)— (357)
Recoveries322 — 13 25 — 360 
Ending balance, June 30, 2023$1,477 $10,684 $2,489 $813 $— $15,463 
(1) Represents credit losses for loans only. The provision for credit losses on the Consolidated Statements of Income of $290 includes a $(320) credit for held-to-maturity securities and a $(92) credit for unfunded loan commitments.
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CommercialReal EstateConsumerUnallocatedTotal
Allowance for credit losses:     
Beginning balance, January 1, 2022$2,011 $6,741 $568 $280 $9,600 
(Credit) provision for credit losses(387)253 277 (143)— 
Charge-offs(17)— — (100)— (117)
Recoveries366 — 24 — 390 
Ending balance, June 30, 2022$1,973 $6,994 $769 $137 $9,873 

During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2023, the provision for credit losses was primarily driven by weakening economic scenario forecasts in commercial real estate and increases in commercial real estate loan balances, partially offset by lower loan balances in the commercial loan segment. Management believes that the allowance for credit losses at June 30, 2023 appropriately reflected expected credit losses in the loan portfolio at that date.

The following table shows the loan portfolio by class, net of deferred fees, allocated by management’s internal risk ratings for the period indicated (in thousands):
Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year - As of June 30, 2023
20232022202120202019PriorRevolving LoansRevolving Converted to TermTotal
Commercial and industrial
Pass/Watch$14,912 $23,156 $22,383 $5,325 $2,277 $8,354 $24,037 $215 $100,659 
Special mention— — 163 192 1,244 279 — — 1,878 
Substandard— — 23 219 — 1,097 — — 1,339 
Total$14,912 $23,156 $22,569 $5,736 $3,521 $9,730 $24,037 $215 $103,876 
Current period gross write-offs$— $— $323 $— $— $— $— $— $323 
Agricultural production
Pass/Watch$108 $453 $25 $— $251 $163 $24,208 $999 $26,207 
Special mention— — — — — — 8,940 — 8,940 
Substandard— 1,160 — — — — — — 1,160 
Total$108 $1,613 $25 $— $251 $163 $33,148 $999 $36,307 
Current period gross write-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Construction & other land loans
Pass/Watch$216 $18,852 $21,744 $10,736 $1,686 $2,834 $4,938 $— $61,006 
Special mention— — — — — — — — — 
Substandard— 948 — — 15,655 — — — 16,603 
Total$216 $19,800 $21,744 $10,736 $17,341 $2,834 $4,938 $— $77,609 
Current period gross write-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Commercial real estate - owner occupied
Pass/Watch$8,997 $23,344 $21,137 $28,733 $22,817 $84,534 $1,980 $— $191,542 
Special mention— — — — — 1,429 278 — 1,707 
Substandard— — — — — 2,142 — — 2,142 
Total$8,997 $23,344 $21,137 $28,733 $22,817 $88,105 $2,258 $— $195,391 
Current period gross write-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
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Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied
Pass/Watch$31,772 $115,665 $78,562 $41,164 $23,435 $194,047 $12,043 $— $496,688 
Special mention— 600 — — — 2,756 — — 3,356 
Substandard— — — — — 2,378 — — 2,378 
Total$31,772 $116,265 $78,562 $41,164 $23,435 $199,181 $12,043 $— $502,422 
Current period gross write-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Farmland
Pass/Watch$582 $23,725 $10,982 $29,806 $11,299 $24,091 $12,148 $1,955 $114,588 
Special mention— — — 2,213 — — — — 2,213 
Substandard— — 1,570 — — 196 — — 1,766 
Total$582 $23,725 $12,552 $32,019 $11,299 $24,287 $12,148 $1,955 $118,567 
Current period gross write-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Multi-family residential
Pass/Watch$2,997 $— $30,097 $2,397 $4,581 $13,165 $201 $— $53,438 
Special mention— — — — — — — — — 
Substandard— — — — — — — — 
Total$2,997 $— $30,097 $2,397 $4,581 $13,165 $201 $— $53,438 
Current period gross write-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
1-4 family - close-ended
Pass/Watch$— $65,276 $8,203 $2,351 $2,153 $11,636 $560 $— $90,179 
Special mention— — — — — — — — — 
Substandard— — — — — — — — — 
Total$— $65,276 $8,203 $2,351 $2,153 $11,636 $560 $— $90,179 
Current period gross write-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
1-4 family - revolving
Pass/Watch$— $— $— $— $— $22,233 $6,619 $28,852 
Special mention— — — — — — — — 
Substandard— — — — — — — — 
Total$— $— $— $— $— $— $22,233 $6,619 $28,852 
Current period gross write-offs$— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Consumer
Pass/Watch$14,489 $10,095 $7,790 $2,771 $2,570 $10,823 $432 $— $48,970 
Special mention— — — — — — — — — 
Substandard— — 32 — — 15 — — 47 
Total$14,489 $10,095 $7,822 $2,771 $2,570 $10,838 $432 $— $49,017 
Current period gross write-offs$$— $— $— $27 $— $— $— $34 
Total loans outstanding (risk rating):
Pass/Watch$74,073 $280,566 $200,923 $123,283 $71,069 $349,647 $102,780 $9,788 $1,212,129 
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Special mention— 600 163 2,405 1,244 4,464 9,218 — 18,094 
Substandard— 2,108 1,625 219 15,655 5,828 — — 25,435 
Grand Total$74,073 $283,274 $202,711 $125,907 $87,968 $359,939 $111,998 $9,788 $1,255,658 
Current period total gross write-offs$$— $323 $— $27 $— $— $— $357 

The following table shows the loan portfolio by class, net of deferred fees, allocated by management’s internal risk ratings at December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
PassSpecial MentionSubstandardDoubtfulTotal
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$131,300 $8,707 $1,655 $— $141,662 
Agricultural production24,926 6,713 5,399 — 37,038 
Real Estate:
Construction & other land loans93,817 — 15,024 — 108,841 
Commercial real estate - owner occupied189,344 3,283 2,169 — 194,796 
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied458,746 3,440 2,412 — 464,598 
Farmland109,898 8,879 824 — 119,601 
Multi-family residential24,636 — — — 24,636 
1-4 family - close-ended93,644 — — — 93,644 
1-4 family - revolving30,031 — 266 — 30,297 
Consumer:41,155 34 — 41,191 
Total$1,197,497 $31,024 $27,783 $— $1,256,304 

The following table shows an aging analysis of the loan portfolio by class at June 30, 2023 (in thousands):
 30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89
Days Past
Due
Greater
Than
 89 Days
Past Due
Total Past
Due
CurrentTotal
Loans
Loans Past Due > 89 Days, Still AccruingNon-accrual
Commercial:        
Commercial and industrial$— $237 $— $237 $103,253 $103,490 $— $— 
Agricultural production— — — — 36,283 36,283 — — 
Real estate:—    
Construction & other land loans— — — — 77,865 77,865 — — 
Commercial real estate - owner occupied— — — — 195,348 195,348 — — 
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied— — — — 502,814 502,814 — — 
Farmland— — — — 118,616 118,616 — — 
Multi-family residential— — — — 53,432 53,432 — — 
1-4 family - close-ended— — — — 90,064 90,064 — — 
1-4 family - revolving— — — — 28,625 28,625 — — 
Consumer:17 — — 17 47,580 47,597 — — 
Deferred fees— — — — $1,524 1,524 — — 
Total$17 $237 $— $254 $1,255,404 $1,255,658 $— $— 
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The following table shows an aging analysis of the loan portfolio by class at December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
 30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89
Days Past
Due
Greater
Than
 89 Days
Past Due
Total Past
Due
CurrentTotal
Loans
Loans Past Due > 89 Days, Still AccruingNon-
accrual
Commercial:        
Commercial and industrial$440 $— $— $440 $140,757 $141,197 $— $— 
Agricultural production— — — — 37,007 37,007 — — 
Real estate:—       
Construction & other land loans— — — — 109,175 109,175 — — 
Commercial real estate - owner occupied250 — — 250 194,413 194,663 — — 
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied4,507 — — 4,507 460,302 464,809 — — 
Farmland— — — — 119,648 119,648  — 
Multi-family residential— — — — 24,586 24,586 — — 
1-4 family - close-ended— — — — 93,510 93,510 — — 
1-4 family - revolving465 — — 465 29,606 30,071 — — 
Consumer233 — — 233 40,019 40,252 — — 
Deferred fees— — — — 1,386 1,386 — — 
Total$5,895 $— $— $5,895 $1,250,409 $1,256,304 $— $— 

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 there were no collateral dependent loans.

Foregone interest on nonaccrual loans totaled $53,000 and $57,000 for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022, respectively. There was no foregone interest on nonaccrual loans for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2023.

Occasionally, the Company modifies loans to borrowers in financial distress by providing reductions of the stated interest rate of the loan or an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk. There were no loan modifications granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the quarter ended June 30, 2023 or during 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had a recorded investment in troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”) of $2,372,000. The Company allocated $314,000 of specific reserves for those loans at December 31, 2022. The Company committed to lend no additional amounts as of December 31, 2022 to customers with outstanding loans that were classified as troubled debt restructurings.

Note 4. Borrowing Arrangements

As of June 30, 2023 the Company had no Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of San Francisco advances as compared to $46,000,000 at December 31, 2022.

Approximately $607,860,000 in loans and $21,626,000 in securities were pledged under a blanket lien as collateral to the FHLB resulting in borrowing capacity of $347,510,000 as of June 30, 2023.  The Bank’s credit limit varies according to the amount and composition of the investment and loan portfolios pledged as collateral. As of June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022 the Company had no Federal funds purchased.









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Note 5. Senior Debt and Subordinated Debentures
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s long-term debt:

(Dollars in thousands)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Fixed - floating rate subordinated debentures, due 2031$35,000 $35,000 
Unamortized debt issuance costs(484)(556)
Floating rate senior debt bank loan, due 203230,000 30,000 
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures, due October 20365,155 5,155 
Total subordinated debentures$69,671 $69,599 

Junior Subordinated Debentures

Service 1st Capital Trust I is a Delaware business trust formed by Service 1st.  The Company succeeded to all of the rights and obligations of Service 1st in connection with the merger with Service 1st as of November 12, 2008.  The Trust was formed on August 17, 2006 for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Service 1st.  Under applicable regulatory guidance, the amount of trust preferred securities that is eligible as Tier 1 capital is limited to 25% of the Company’s Tier 1 capital on a pro forma basis.  At June 30, 2023, all of the trust preferred securities that have been issued qualify as Tier 1 capital.  The trust preferred securities mature on October 7, 2036, are redeemable at the Company’s option, and require quarterly distributions by the Trust to the holder of the trust preferred securities at a variable interest rate which will adjust quarterly to equal the three month SOFR plus 1.60%.

The Trust used the proceeds from the sale of the trust preferred securities to purchase approximately $5,155,000 in aggregate principal amount of Service 1st’s junior subordinated notes (the Notes).  The Notes bear interest at the same variable interest rate during the same quarterly periods as the trust preferred securities.  The Notes are redeemable by the Company on any January 7, April 7, July 7, or October 7 or at any time within 90 days following the occurrence of certain events, such as: (i) a change in the regulatory capital treatment of the Notes (ii) in the event the Trust is deemed an investment company or (iii) upon the occurrence of certain adverse tax events.  In each such case, the Company may redeem the Notes for their aggregate principal amount, plus any accrued but unpaid interest.

The Notes may be declared immediately due and payable at the election of the trustee or holders of 25% of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes in the event that the Company defaults in the payment of any interest following the nonpayment of any such interest for 20 or more consecutive quarterly periods.

Holders of the trust preferred securities are entitled to a cumulative cash distribution on the liquidation amount of $1,000 per security.  For each January 7, April 7, July 7 or October 7 of each year, the rate will be adjusted to equal the three month SOFR plus 1.60%.  As of June 30, 2023, the rate was 6.86%.  Interest expense recognized by the Company for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $89,000 and $24,000, respectively. Interest expense recognized by the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $170,000 and $47,000, respectively.

Subordinated Debentures

On November 12, 2021, the Company completed a private placement of $35,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes (“Subordinated Debt”) due December 1, 2031. The Subordinated Debt initially bears a fixed interest rate of 6.125% per year. Commencing on December 1, 2026, the interest rate on the Subordinated Debt will reset each quarter at a floating interest rate equal to the then-current three month term SOFR plus 210 basis points. The Company may at its option redeem in whole or in part the Subordinated Debt on or after November 12, 2026 without a premium. The Subordinated Debt is treated as Tier 2 Capital for regulatory purposes.

Interest expense recognized by the Company for the Subordinated and Senior Debt for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $310,000. Interest expense recognized by the Company for the Subordinated and Senior Debt for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $619,000.




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Senior Debt

On September 15, 2022, the Company entered into a $30,000,000 loan agreement with Bell Bank. Initially, payments of interest only are payable in 12 quarterly payments commencing December 31, 2022. Commencing December 31, 2025, 27 equal quarterly principal and interest payments are payable based on the outstanding balance of the loan on August 30, 2025 and an amortization of 48 quarters. A final payment of outstanding principal and accrued interest is due at maturity on September 30, 2032. Variable interest is payable at the Prime Rate (published by the Wall Street Journal) less 50 basis points. The loan is secured by the assets of the Company and a pledge of the outstanding common stock of Central Valley Community Bank, the Company’s banking subsidiary. The Company may prepay the loan without penalty with one exception. If the loan is prepaid prior to August 30, 2025 with funds received from a financing source other than Bell Bank, the Company will incur a 2% prepayment penalty. The loan contains customary representations, covenants, and events of default.

Interest expense recognized by the Company for the Subordinated and Senior Debt for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $512,000 and $1,018,000, respectively.

Note 6.  Commitments and Contingencies

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk - In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for loans.

Commitments to extend credit amounting to $266,410,000 and $288,141,000 were outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract unless waived by the Bank. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.
 
Included in commitments to extend credit are undisbursed lines of credit totaling $264,427,000 and $286,925,000 at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.  Undisbursed lines of credit include credits whereby customers can repay principal and request principal advances during the term of the loan at their discretion and most expire between one and 12 months.
 
Included in undisbursed lines of credit are commitments for the undisbursed portions of construction loans totaling $38,183,000 and $45,604,000 as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. These commitments are agreements to lend to customers, subject to meeting certain construction progress requirements established in the contracts. The underlying construction loans have fixed expiration dates.
 
Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees amounting to $1,983,000 and $1,216,000 were outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support private financial arrangements. Standby letters of credit and guarantees carry a one year term or less, many have auto-renewal features. The fair value of the liability related to these standby letters of credit, which represents the fees received for their issuance, was not significant at June 30, 2023 or December 31, 2022.  The Company recognizes these fees as revenue over the term of the commitment or when the commitment is used.

The Company generally requires collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk. Management does not anticipate any material loss will result from the outstanding commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees. At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the allowance for credit losses of unfunded commitments was $629,000 and $110,000, respectively. The allowance for credit losses of unfunded commitments is calculated by management using an appropriate, systematic, and consistently applied process.  While related to credit losses, this allocation is not a part of the allowance for credit losses on loans and is considered separately as a liability for accounting and regulatory reporting purposes, and is included in Other Liabilities on the Company’s balance sheet.
 
The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business.  In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such actions will not materially affect the consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations of the Company.

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Note 7. Other Income and Expense
 
The following table shows significant components of other non-interest income for the periods indicated:

For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)2023202220232022
Appreciation in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance$254 $245 $503 $487 
Loan placement fees172 268 296 567 
Interchange Fees458 478 903 920 
Federal Home Loan Bank dividends106 82 215 167 
Other276 122 754 143 
Total other non-interest income$1,266 $1,195 $2,671 $2,284 

The following table shows significant components of other non-interest expense for the periods indicated:
For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)2023202220232022
Regulatory assessments$356 $194 $566 $416 
Data processing expense618 548 1,269 1,089 
ATM/Debit card expenses193 217 377 412 
Internet banking47 48 82 69 
Advertising124 138 249 278 
Professional Services883 464 1,235 838 
Information technology935 828 1,782 1,586 
Directors’ expenses151 48 314 93 
Loan related expenses51 68 198 139 
Personnel other63 59 323 162 
Amortization of core deposit intangibles34 140 68 280 
Other1,110 930 2,016 1,659 
Total other non-interest expense$4,565 $3,682 $8,479 $7,021 

Note 8. Earnings Per Share
 
Basic earnings per share (EPS), which excludes dilution, is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock, such as stock options or restricted stock awards, result in the issuance of common stock which shares in the earnings of the Company. 

A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations is as follows:
Basic Earnings Per ShareFor the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)2023202220232022
Net income $6,282 $6,542 $13,252 $12,628 
Weighted average shares outstanding11,723,127 11,665,074 11,713,524 11,746,795 
Basic earnings per share$0.54 $0.56 $1.13 $1.08 
 
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Diluted Earnings Per ShareFor the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)2023202220232022
Net income $6,282 $6,542 $13,252 $12,628 
Weighted average shares outstanding11,723,127 11,665,074 11,713,524 11,746,795 
Effect of diluted stock options and restricted stock 17,263 20,776 24,513 31,332 
Weighted average shares of common stock and common stock equivalents
11,740,390 11,685,850 11,738,037 11,778,127 
Diluted earnings per share$0.54 $0.56 $1.13 $1.07 

No options awards were anti-dilutive for the six months ended June 30, 2022. There were no outstanding options at June 30, 2023.

Note 9.  Share-Based Compensation
 
The Company has two share-based compensation plans as described below. Share-based compensation cost recognized for those plans was $158,000 and $298,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and $84,000 and $181,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively. The recognized tax benefit for the share-based compensation expense, forfeitures of restricted stock, and exercise of stock options, resulted in the recognition of $0 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, and $48,000 and $69,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.

The Central Valley Community Bancorp 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (2015 Plan) was adopted in May 2015. The plan provides for awards in the form of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock. The plan also allows for performance awards that may be in the form of cash or shares of the Company, including restricted stock. Outstanding arrangements to issue shares under this plan including options, will continue in force until expiration according to their respective terms.

Effective June 2, 2017, the Company adopted an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) whereby our employees may purchase Company common stock through payroll deductions of between one percent and 15 percent of pay in each pay period. Shares are purchased at the end of each of the three-month offering periods at a 10 percent discount from the lower of the closing market price on the Offering Date (first trading day of each offering period) or the Investment Date (last trading day of each offering period). The Company reserved 500,000 common shares to be set aside for the ESPP, and there were 424,264 shares available for future purchase under the plan as of June 30, 2023.
 
Restricted and Common Stock Awards

The 2015 Plan provides for the issuance of restricted common stock to directors and officers and performance-based common stock awards. Restricted common stock grants typically vest over a one to five-year period. Restricted common stock (all of which are shares of our common stock) is subject to forfeiture if employment terminates prior to vesting. The cost of these awards is recognized over the vesting period of the awards based on the fair value of our common stock on the date of the grant.

The shares awarded to employees and directors under the restricted stock agreements vest on applicable vesting dates only to the extent the recipient of the shares is then an employee or a director of the Company or one of its subsidiaries, and each recipient will forfeit all of the shares that have not vested on the date his or her employment or service is terminated. Common stock awards vest immediately. The Company has two forms of outstanding common stock: fully vested common stock and unvested restricted stock awards. Holders of restricted stock awards receive non-forfeitable dividends at the same rate as common stockholders and they both share equally in undistributed earnings. Therefore, under the two-class method the difference in EPS is not significant for these participating securities.

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The following table summarizes restricted stock and performance award activity for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as follows: 
 SharesWeighted Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
Nonvested outstanding shares at December 31, 202246,706 $17.28 
Granted69,692 $15.86 
Vested(40,134)$17.93 
Forfeited(311)$16.08 
Nonvested outstanding shares at June 30, 202375,953 $15.64 

As of June 30, 2023, there were 75,953 shares of restricted stock that are nonvested and expected to vest. As of June 30, 2023, there was $1,097,779 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted common stock awards.  Restricted stock compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of 2.37 years and will be adjusted for subsequent changes in estimated forfeitures. Restricted common stock awards had an intrinsic value of $4,333,000 at June 30, 2023.

Note 10.  Fair Value Measurements
 
Fair Value Hierarchy
 
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 market prices (unadjusted) for identical instruments traded 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 an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The estimated carrying and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not carried at fair value are as follows (in thousands):
 June 30, 2023
Carrying
Amount
Fair Value
(In thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Financial assets:    
Cash and due from banks$28,325 $28,325 $— $— $28,325 
Interest-earning deposits in other banks100,333 100,333 — — 100,333 
Held-to-maturity investment securities303,876 — 273,849 — 273,849 
Loans, net1,240,195 — — 1,155,413 1,155,413 
Financial liabilities:    
Time deposits208,864 — 207,351 — 207,351 
Senior debt and subordinated debentures69,671 — — 59,106 59,106 

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 December 31, 2022
Carrying
Amount
Fair Value
(In thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Financial assets:  
Cash and due from banks$25,485 $25,485 $— $— $25,485 
Interest-earning deposits in other banks5,685 5,685 — — 5,685 
Held-to-maturity investment securities305,107 — 271,249 — 271,249 
Loans, net1,245,456 — — 1,113,849 1,113,849 
Financial liabilities:  
Time deposits67,923 — 67,047 — 67,047 
Short-term borrowings46,000 — 46,000 — 46,000 
Subordinated debentures69,599 — — 62,504 62,504 

The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair values are described as follows:

(a) Investment securities — The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2), using matrix pricing. Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique commonly used to price debt securities that are not actively traded, values debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).

(b) Individually Evaluated Loans — Fair values for individually evaluated loans are estimated either using the fair value of the collateral less selling costs if collateral dependent resulting in a Level 3 classification. Individually evaluated loan amounts are initially valued at the lower of cost or fair value. Individually evaluated loans carried at fair value generally receive specific allocations of the allowance for credit losses. For collateral dependent real estate loans, fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Individually evaluated loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional credit losses and adjusted accordingly. The estimated fair values of financial instruments disclosed above follow the guidance in ASU 2016-01 which prescribes an “exit price” approach in estimating and disclosing fair value of financial instruments incorporating discounts for credit, liquidity, and marketability factors.

(c) Real Estate Owned — Appraisals for assets acquired through foreclosure are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value is compared with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics.
 
Assets Recorded at Fair Value
 
The Company is required or permitted to record the following assets at fair value on a recurring basis. The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

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Fair Value Measurements Using
June 30, 2023Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Available-for-sale debt securities:    
U.S. Treasury securities$8,780 $— $8,780 $— 
U.S. Government agencies96 — 96 — 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions177,426 — 177,426 — 
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
89,217 — 89,217 — 
Private label mortgage and asset backed securities
344,240 — 344,240 — 
Equity securities
6,558 6,558 — — 
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
$626,317 $6,558 $619,759 $— 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
December 31, 2022Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Available-for-sale debt securities:    
U.S. Treasury securities$8,707 $— $8,707 $— 
U.S. Government agencies98 — 98 — 
Obligations of states and political subdivisions174,985 — 174,985 — 
U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage obligations
109,493 — 109,493 — 
Private label mortgage and asset backed securities
355,542 — 355,542 — 
Equity securities6,558 6,558 — — 
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis$655,383 $6,558 $648,825 $— 

There were no changes in valuation techniques used during the six months ended June 30, 2023 or the year ended December 31, 2022. There were no assets measured on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Certain matters discussed in this report constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  All statements contained herein that are not historical facts, such as statements regarding the Company’s current business strategy and the Company’s plans for future development and operations, are based upon current expectations.  These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to (1) significant increases in competitive pressure in the banking industry; (2) the impact of changes in interest rates; (3) inflationary pressures and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins and yields, the fair value of financial instruments or our level of loan originations, or increase the level of defaults, losses and prepayments on loans we have made and make, whether held in the portfolio or in the secondary market; (4) our ability to mitigate and manage deposit liabilities in a manner that balances the need to meet current and expected withdrawals while investing a sufficient portion of our assets to promote strong earning capacity; (5) changes in the level of nonperforming assets and charge offs and other credit quality measures, and their impact on the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses and our provision for credit losses; (6) a decline in economic conditions in the Central Valley and the Greater Sacramento Region, including the impact of inflation; (7) the Company’s ability to continue its internal growth at historical rates; (8) the Company’s ability to maintain its net interest margin; (9) the decline in quality of the Company’s earning assets; (10) a decline in credit quality; (11) changes in the regulatory environment; (12) fluctuations in the real estate market; (13) changes in business conditions and inflation; (14) changes in securities markets; (15) regulatory limits on Central Valley Community Bank’s ability to pay dividends to the Company; (16) risks associated with acquisitions, relating to difficulty in integrating combined operations and related negative impact on earnings, and incurrence of substantial expenses; (17) political developments, uncertainties or instability, catastrophic events, acts of war or terrorism, or natural disasters, such as earthquakes, drought, pandemic diseases or extreme weather events, any of which may affect services we use or affect our customers, employees or third parties with which we conduct business; (18) the other risks set forth in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.  Therefore, the information set forth in such forward-looking statements should be carefully considered when evaluating the business prospects of the Company.

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When the Company uses in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “commit,” “believe,” and similar expressions, the Company intends to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements are not guarantees of performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, expected, projected, intended, committed or believed.  The future results and shareholder values of the Company may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements.  Many of the factors that will determine these results and values are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict.  For those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) maintains a web site which contains reports, proxy statements, and other information pertaining to registrants that file electronically with the SEC, including the Company. The Internet address is: www.sec.gov. In addition, our periodic and current reports are available free of charge on our website at www.cvcb.com as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.
 
General
 
We are a central California-based bank holding company for a one-bank subsidiary, Central Valley Community Bank (Bank).  We provide traditional commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in the communities along the Highway 99 corridor in the Fresno, El Dorado, Madera, Merced, Placer, Sacramento, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Tulare Counties of central California.

Dividend Declared

On July 19, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a $0.12 per share cash dividend payable on August 18, 2023 to shareholders of record as of August 4, 2023.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. We believe that the Company’s most critical accounting policies are those which the Company’s financial condition depends upon, and which involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments.

Allowance for Credit Losses

As a result of our January 1, 2023, adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” and its related amendments, our methodology for estimating the allowance for credit losses changed significantly from December 31, 2022. The standard replaced the “incurred loss” approach with an “expected loss” approach known as current expected credit loss (“CECL”). The CECL approach requires an estimate of the credit losses expected over the life of a financial asset carried at amortized cost. It removes 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 under the CECL approach 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. We then consider 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 period from which historical experience was used. Finally, we consider forecasts about future economic conditions that are reasonable and supportable.

Management’s evaluation of the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses is often the most critical of accounting estimates for a financial institution. Our determination of the amount of the allowance for credit losses is a critical accounting estimate as it requires significant reliance on the use of estimates and significant judgment as to the amount and timing of expected future cash flows on criticized loans, significant reliance on historical loss rates, consideration of our quantitative and qualitative evaluation of economic factors, and the reliance on our reasonable and supportable forecasts.

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The allowance for credit losses attributable to each portfolio segment also includes an amount for inherent risks not reflected in the historical analyses. 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 lending staff, trends in delinquencies, and the level of criticized loans.

Going forward, the impact of utilizing the CECL approach to calculate the reserve for credit losses will be significantly influenced by the composition, characteristics and quality of our loan portfolios, as well as the prevailing economic conditions and forecasts utilized. Material changes to these and other relevant factors may result in greater volatility to the reserve for credit losses, and therefore, greater volatility to our reported earnings. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and the “Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans” section below.

Please refer to the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a complete listing of critical accounting policies.

Financial Highlights

The significant highlights for the Company as of or for the period ended June 30, 2023 included the following:

Net income for the second quarter of 2023 decreased to $6,282,000 or $0.54 per diluted common share, compared to $6,970,000 and $0.59, respectively, in the first quarter of 2023.
Net loans decreased $5.3 million or 0.42%, and total assets increased $67.3 million or 2.78% at June 30, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022.
Total deposits increased 4.79% to $2.20 billion at June 30, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022.
Total cost of deposits increased to 0.88% for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 compared to 0.20% for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.
Average non-interest bearing demand deposit accounts as a percentage of total average deposits was 43.53% and 43.92% for the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Net interest margin decreased to 3.46% for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, from 3.81% for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.
There were no non-performing assets for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Additionally, net loan recoveries were $22,000 and loans delinquent more than 30 days were $252,000.
Capital positions remain strong at June 30, 2023 with a 8.51% Tier 1 Leverage Ratio; a 12.41% Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio; a 12.71% Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio; and a 15.76% Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio.
The Company declared a $0.12 per common share cash dividend, payable on August 18, 2023 to shareholders of record as of August 4, 2023.

Overview

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition, operating results, asset and liability management, liquidity and capital resources and should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and the Notes thereto located at Item 1 of this report.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months EndedFor the Six Months Ended
June 30,March 31,June 30,June 30,June 30,
(In thousands, except share and per-share amounts) 20232023202220232022
Net interest income before (credit) provision for credit losses$20,205 $21,581 $19,810 $41,786 $37,407 
(Credit) provision for credit losses(343)518 — 290 — 
Net interest income after (credit) provision for credit losses20,548 20,948 19,810 41,496 37,407 
Total non-interest income1,594 1,575 770 3,169 2,604 
Total non-interest expenses13,805 13,205 12,083 27,010 23,528 
Income before provision for income taxes8,337 9,318 8,497 17,655 16,483 
Provision for income taxes 2,055 2,348 1,955 4,403 3,855 
Net income$6,282 $6,970 $6,542 $13,252 $12,628 

Net income decreased to $6,282,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $6,542,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022.  Basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 were $0.54. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the same period in 2022 were $0.56. Net income for the period was impacted by an increase in total non-interest expenses of $1,722,000, primarily driven by the increase in costs for salaries and employee benefits and non-recurring one-time expenses in professional services, and an increase in the provision for income taxes of $100,000, partially offset by an increase in net interest income before provision for credit losses of $395,000 and an increase in non-interest income of $824,000. During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded a $343,000 credit for credit losses, compared to no provision during the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Net income increased to $13,252,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $12,628,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022.  Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $1.13. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the same period in 2022 were $1.08 and $1.07, respectively. Annualized return on average equity (“ROAE”) was 14.44% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 12.35% for the six months ended June 30, 2022.  Annualized return on average assets (“ROAA”) for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 1.08% and 1.03%, respectively.

The increase in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 was primarily driven by an increase of $11,483,000 in total interest income, offset by an increase in total interest expense of $7,104,000. Additionally, the six month period saw an increase in non-interest income of $565,000 and an increase in non-interest expense of $3,482,000. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded a $290,000 provision for credit losses, compared to no provision during the six months ended June 30, 2022. The provision for credit loses resulted from our assessment of the overall adequacy of the allowance for credit losses on HTM debt securities and loans, including unfunded commitments.
 
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
 
The level of net interest income depends on several factors in combination, including yields on earning assets, the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, the relative volumes of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and the mix of products which comprise the Company’s earning assets, deposits, and other interest-bearing liabilities. To maintain its net interest margin, the Company must manage the relationship between interest earned and paid.

The following Distribution, Rate and Yield table presents the average amounts outstanding for the major categories of the Company’s balance sheet, the average interest rates earned or paid thereon, and the resulting net interest margin on average interest earning assets for the periods indicated. Average balances are based on daily averages.


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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP
SCHEDULE OF AVERAGE BALANCES AND AVERAGE YIELDS AND RATES

 For the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023
For the Three Months Ended
June 30, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Interest
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Interest
Rate
ASSETS      
Interest-earning deposits in other banks$107,134 $1,374 5.13 %$33,067 $53 0.64 %
Securities
Taxable securities765,304 5,826 3.05 %945,210 5,651 2.39 %
Non-taxable securities (1)256,624 1,779 2.77 %274,217 2,378 3.47 %
Total investment securities1,021,928 7,605 2.98 %1,219,427 8,029 2.63 %
Total securities and interest-earning deposits1,129,062 8,979 3.18 %1,252,494 8,082 2.58 %
Loans (2) (3)1,257,984 17,382 5.54 %1,085,887 12,883 4.76 %
Total interest-earning assets2,387,046 $26,361 4.43 %2,338,381 $20,965 3.60 %
Allowance for credit losses(15,317)  (9,870)  
Non-accrual loans—   280   
Cash and due from banks26,467   33,050   
Bank premises and equipment9,392   8,132   
Other assets93,936   71,989   
Total average assets$2,501,524   $2,441,962   
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Interest-bearing liabilities:      
Savings and NOW accounts$476,398 $158 0.13 %$600,685 $34 0.02 %
Money market accounts547,452 2,423 1.78 %520,224 164 0.13 %
Time certificates of deposit225,638 2,290 4.07 %89,107 33 0.15 %
Total interest-bearing deposits1,249,488 4,871 1.56 %1,210,016 231 0.08 %
Other borrowed funds69,653 911 5.23 %78,435 424 2.16 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities1,319,141 $5,782 1.76 %1,288,451 $655 0.20 %
Non-interest bearing demand deposits963,104   947,724   
Other liabilities34,492   28,091   
Shareholders’ equity184,787   177,696   
Total average liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,501,524   $2,441,962   
Interest income and rate earned on average earning assets $26,361 4.43 % $20,965 3.60 %
Interest expense and interest cost related to average interest-bearing liabilities 5,782 1.76 % 655 0.20 %
Net interest income and net interest margin (4) $20,579 3.46 % $20,310 3.48 %

(1)    Calculated on a fully tax equivalent basis, which includes Federal tax benefits relating to income earned on municipal bonds totaling $374 and $499 at June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively.
(2)    Loan interest income includes loan fees of $26 and $226 at June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively.
(3)    Average loans do not include non-accrual loans but do include interest income recovered from previously charged off loans.
(4)    Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest-earning assets.

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CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY BANCORP
SCHEDULE OF AVERAGE BALANCES AND AVERAGE YIELDS AND RATES
 
 For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Interest
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Average
Interest
Rate
ASSETS      
Interest-earning deposits in other banks$57,285 $1,449 5.06 %$81,204 $109 0.27 %
Securities: 
Taxable securities774,569 11,712 3.02 %913,481 10,176 2.23 %
Non-taxable securities (1)257,036 3,557 2.77 %265,459 4,201 3.17 %
Total investment securities1,031,605 15,269 2.96 %1,178,940 14,377 2.44 %
Total securities and interest-earning deposits
1,088,890 16,718 3.07 %1,260,144 14,486 2.30 %
Loans (2) (3)1,259,075 34,159 5.47 %1,051,772 25,044 4.80 %
Total interest-earning assets2,347,965 $50,877 4.37 %2,311,916 $39,530 3.45 %
Allowance for credit losses(13,117)  (9,851)  
Nonaccrual loans—   345   
Cash and due from banks27,017   42,713   
Bank premises and equipment8,735   8,218   
Other assets90,142   97,603   
Total average assets$2,460,742   $2,450,944   
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
      
Interest-bearing liabilities:      
Savings and NOW accounts$501,177 $252 0.10 %$589,785 $68 0.02 %
Money market accounts508,028 3,259 1.29 %531,383 347 0.13 %
Time certificates of deposit147,577 2,365 3.23 %88,262 68 0.16 %
Total interest-bearing deposits1,156,782 5,876 1.02 %1,209,430 483 0.08 %
Other borrowed funds96,915 2,468 5.09 %59,062 757 2.56 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
1,253,697 $8,344 1.34 %1,268,492 $1,240 0.20 %
Non-interest bearing demand deposits990,505   944,362   
Other liabilities33,050   33,538   
Shareholders’ equity183,490   204,552   
Total average liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,460,742   $2,450,944   
Interest income and rate earned on average earning assets
 $50,877 4.37 % $39,530 3.45 %
Interest expense and interest cost related to average interest-bearing liabilities
 8,344 1.34 % 1,240 0.20 %
Net interest income and net interest margin (4) $42,533 3.65 % $38,290 3.34 %

(1)    Calculated on a fully tax equivalent basis, which includes Federal tax benefits relating to income earned on municipal bonds totaling $747 and $882 at June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively.
(2)    Loan interest income includes loan fees of $36 and $490 at June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively.
(3)    Average loans do not include non-accrual loans but do include interest income recovered from previously charged off loans.
(4)    Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest-earning assets.
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The Volume and Rate Variances table below sets forth the dollar difference in interest earned and paid for each major category of interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the noted periods, and the amount of such change attributable to changes in average balances (volume) or changes in average interest rates. Volume variances are equal to the increase or decrease in the average balance times the prior period rate, and rate variances are equal to the increase or decrease in the average rate times the prior period average balance. Variances attributable to both rate and volume changes are equal to the change in rate times the change in average balance and are included below in the average volume column.

Changes in Volume/RateFor the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
(In thousands)VolumeRateNetVolumeRateNet
Increase (decrease) due to changes in:   
Interest income:   
Interest-earning deposits in other banks$118 $1,203 $1,321 $(32)$1,372 $1,340 
Investment securities:
Taxable(1,075)1,250 175 (1,547)3,082 1,535 
Non-taxable (1)(152)(447)(599)(133)(511)(644)
Total investment securities(1,227)803 (424)(1,680)2,571 891 
Loans2,042 2,457 4,499 4,936 4,179 9,115 
Total earning assets (1)933 4,463 5,396 3,224 8,122 11,346 
Interest expense:   
Deposits:   
Savings, NOW and MMA2,382 2,383 (25)3,120 3,095 
Time certificate of deposits49 2,208 2,257 46 2,251 2,297 
Total interest-bearing deposits50 4,590 4,640 21 5,371 5,392 
Other borrowed funds(47)534 487 481 1,230 1,711 
Total interest-bearing liabilities5,124 5,127 502 6,601 7,103 
Net interest income (1)$930 $(661)$269 $2,722 $1,521 $4,243 
(1)    Computed on a tax equivalent basis for securities exempt from federal income taxes.

Comparison of the quarter ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022

The Company’s net interest margin (fully tax equivalent basis), expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, decreased 2 basis points to 3.46% for the second quarter of 2023, from 3.48% for the second quarter of 2022. Average interest earning assets were $2,387,046,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $2,338,381,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022.  The $48,665,000 increase in average earning assets was attributed to the $172,097,000 or 15.85% increase in average loans, partially offset by the $123,432,000 decrease in average total securities and interest-earning deposits.  For the three months ended June 30, 2023, the effective yield on investment securities including Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits in other banks increased 60 basis points. The effective yield on loans increased 78 basis points. Average interest bearing liabilities increased 2.38% to $1,319,141,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $1,288,451,000 for the same period in 2022. 

Interest and fee income from loans increased $4,499,000 or 34.92% for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Net interest income during the three months ended June 30, 2023 was impacted by an increase in average total loans of $172,097,000 or 15.85% to $1,257,984,000 compared to $1,085,887,000 for the same period in 2022. The yield on average loans, excluding nonaccrual loans, was 5.54% for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 4.76% for the same period in 2022. Net interest income for the period ending June 30, 2023 was benefited by approximately $40,000 in nonrecurring income from prepayment penalties, compared to $184,000 recorded in the same period in 2022.  The impact to interest income from the accretion of the loan marks on acquired loans was $72,000 and $102,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Interest income from total investments on a non tax-equivalent basis (total investments include investment securities, Federal funds sold, interest bearing deposits in other banks, and other securities) increased $1,023,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2023 to $8,605,000 compared to $7,582,000 for the same period in 2022.  The yield on average total investments (total securities and interest-earning deposits) increased 60 basis points to 3.18% for the three month period ended June 30, 2023
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compared to 2.58% for the same period in 2022. Average total securities and interest-earning deposits for the three month period ended June 30, 2023 decreased $123,432,000 or 9.85% to $1,129,062,000 compared to $1,252,494,000 for the same period in 2022.

Total interest income on a non-tax equivalent basis for the three months ended June 30, 2023 increased $5,522,000 or 26.98% to $25,987,000 compared to $20,465,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022.  The yield on interest earning assets increased 83 basis points to 4.43% on a fully tax equivalent basis for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from 3.60% for the period ended June 30, 2022. The increase was the result of yield changes, increase in interest rates, and asset mix changes. Average interest earning assets increased to $2,387,046,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $2,338,381,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Interest expense on deposits for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $4,871,000 and $231,000, respectively. The average interest rate on interest bearing deposits increased to 1.56% for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 0.08% for the same period ended June 30, 2022.  Average interest-bearing deposits increased 3.26% or $39,472,000 to $1,249,488,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $1,210,016,000 for the same period ended June 30, 2022.

Average other borrowed funds were $69,653,000 with an effective rate of 5.23% for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $78,435,000 with an effective rate of 2.16% for the three months ended June 30, 2022.  Total interest expense on other borrowed funds was $911,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and $424,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

The cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 156 basis points to 1.76% for the three month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to 0.20% for the same period in 2022. The cost of total deposits increased to 0.88% compared to 0.04% for the three month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.  Average non-interest bearing demand deposits increased 1.62% to $963,104,000 for the three month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to $947,724,000 for the same period in 2022.  The ratio of average non-interest bearing demand deposits to average total deposits decreased to 43.53% in the three month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to 43.92% for the same period in 2022.
 
Net interest income before the provision for credit losses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 increased by $395,000 or 1.99% to $20,205,000 compared to $19,810,000 for the same period in 2022.  The increase was a result of yield changes, asset mix changes, a credit to the provision for credit losses, and an increase in average earning assets, offset by an increase in interest expense on average interest bearing liabilities.

Comparison of the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022

The Company’s net interest margin (fully tax equivalent basis), expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, increased 31 basis points to 3.65% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, from 3.34% for the same period of 2022. Average interest earning assets were $2,347,965,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $2,311,916,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022.  The $36,049,000 increase in average earning assets was attributed to the $207,303,000 or 19.71% increase in average loans, partially offset by the $171,254,000 decrease in average total securities and interest-earning deposits.  For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the effective yield on investment securities including Federal funds sold and interest-earning deposits in other banks increased 77 basis points. The effective yield on loans increased 67 basis points. Average interest bearing liabilities decreased 1.17% to $1,253,697,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $1,268,492,000 for the same period in 2022. 

Interest and fee income from loans increased $9,115,000 or 36.40% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Net interest income during the first six months of 2023 was impacted by an increase in average total loans of $207,303,000 or 19.71% to $1,259,075,000 compared to $1,051,772,000 for the same period in 2022. The yield on average loans, excluding nonaccrual loans, was 5.47% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 4.80% for the same period in 2022. Net interest income for the six months ending June 30, 2023 was benefited by approximately $42,000 in nonrecurring income from prepayment penalties, compared to $470,000 recorded in the same period in 2022.  The impact to interest income from the accretion of the loan marks on acquired loans was $139,000 and $342,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The remaining balance of accretable loan marks on acquired loans as of June 30, 2023 was $1,133,000.

Interest income from total investments on a non tax-equivalent basis (total investments include investment securities, Federal funds sold, interest bearing deposits in other banks, and other securities) increased $2,368,000 in the first six months of 2023 to $15,971,000 compared to $13,603,000 for the same period in 2022.  The yield on average total investments (total securities and
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interest-earning deposits) increased 77 basis points to 3.07% for the six months period ended June 30, 2023 compared to 2.30% for the same period in 2022. Average total securities and interest-earning deposits for the first six months of 2023 decreased $171,254,000 or 13.59% to $1,088,890,000 compared to $1,260,144,000 for the same period in 2022.  Income from these investments represents 38.22% of net interest income for the first six months of 2023 compared to 36.36% for the same period in 2022.

Total interest income on a non-tax equivalent basis for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased $11,483,000 or 29.71% to $50,130,000 compared to $38,647,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022.  The yield on interest earning assets increased 92 basis points to 4.37% on a fully tax equivalent basis for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from 3.45% for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The increase was the result of yield changes, increase in interest rates, and asset mix changes. Average interest earning assets increased to $2,347,965,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $2,311,916,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022.  The $36,049,000 increase in average earning assets was attributed to the $207,303,000 or 19.71% increase in average loans, partially offset by the $171,254,000 decrease in average total securities and interest-bearing deposits.

Interest expense on deposits for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $5,876,000 and $483,000, respectively. The average interest rate on interest bearing deposits increased to 1.02% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 0.08% for the same period ended June 30, 2022.  Average interest-bearing deposits decreased 4.35% or $52,648,000 to $1,156,782,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $1,209,430,000 for the same period ended June 30, 2022.

Average other borrowed funds were $96,915,000 with an effective rate of 5.09% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $59,062,000 with an effective rate of 2.56% for the six months ended June 30, 2022.  Total interest expense on other borrowed funds was $2,468,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and $757,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022.  Included in other borrowings are the junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures acquired from Service 1st, subordinated debt, senior debt, advances on lines of credit, advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), and overnight borrowings.

The cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 114 basis points to 1.34% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 0.20% for the same period in 2022. The cost of total deposits increased to 0.55% compared to 0.05% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.  Average non-interest bearing demand deposits increased 4.89% to $990,505,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $944,362,000 for the same period in 2022.  The ratio of average non-interest bearing demand deposits to average total deposits increased to 46.13% in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 43.85% for the same period in 2022.
 
Net interest income before the provision for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased by $4,379,000 or 11.71% to $41,786,000 compared to $37,407,000 for the same period in 2022.  The increase was a result of yield changes, asset mix changes, and an increase in average earning assets, offset by an increase in interest expense on average interest bearing liabilities.

Provision for Credit Losses on Loans

The following table sets forth information regarding our provisions for credit losses on loans, charge-offs and recoveries and ending allowance for credit losses for loans at the dates and for the periods indicated:
For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)2023202220232022
Balance, beginning of period$15,257 $9,864 $10,848 $9,600 
Impact of ASU 2016-13 adoption— — 3,910 — 
Provision for credit losses184 — 702 — 
Losses charged to allowance(3)(16)(357)(117)
Recoveries25 25 360 390 
Balance, end of period$15,463 $9,873 $15,463 $9,873 
Allowance for credit losses to total loans at end of period1.23 %0.87 %1.23 %0.87 %

Managing high-risk credits includes developing a business strategy with the customer to mitigate our potential losses. Management continues to monitor these credits with a view to identifying as early as possible when, and to what extent,
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additional provisions may be necessary. Management believes that the level of allowance for credit losses has been adjusted accordingly.

During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded a $184,000 and $702,000 provision for credit losses on loans, respectively, compared to no provision during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022.

The Company had net recoveries totaling $22,000 and $9,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and net recoveries totaling $3,000 and $273,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The Company has been and will continue to be proactive in looking for signs of deterioration within the loan portfolio in an effort to manage credit quality and work with borrowers where possible to mitigate losses. As of June 30, 2023, there were $25,435,000 in classified loans of which $1,339,000 related to commercial and industrial loans, $1,160,000 to agricultural production, $2,142,000 to owner occupied real estate, $16,603,000 to real estate construction and other land loans, $2,378,000 to non-owner occupied real estate, $1,766,000 to farmland, and $47,000 to consumer. This compares to $27,783,000 in classified loans of which $1,655,000 related to commercial and industrial loans, $5,399,000 to agricultural production, $2,169,000 to owner occupied real estate, $15,024,000 to real estate construction and other land loans, $2,412,000 to non-owner occupied real estate, $824,000 to farmland, $266,000 to 1-4 family revolving, and $34,000 to consumer as of December 31, 2022.
 
Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income is comprised of customer service charges, loan placement fees, net gains/losses on sales and calls of investment securities, appreciation in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance, FHLB dividends, and other income.  Non-interest income was $1,594,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $770,000 for the same period in 2022.  The $824,000 or 107.01% increase in non-interest income during the three months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily driven by a positive change of $930,000 in net realized loss on sales and calls of investment securities from $969,000 at June 30, 2022 to $39,000 at June 30, 2023 and an increase of $154,000 in other income. These increases were partially offset by decreases in loan placement fees of $96,000 and a decrease in service charge income of $177,000.

Non-interest income was $3,169,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to $2,604,000 for the same period in 2022.  The $565,000 or 21.70% increase in non-interest income during the six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily driven by a positive change of $506,000 in net realized loss on sales and calls of investment securities from $763,000 at June 30, 2022 to $257,000 at June 30, 2023 and an increase of $611,000 in other income. These increases were partially offset by decreases in loan placement fees of $271,000 and a decrease in service charge income of $328,000.

The Bank holds stock from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of San Francisco in conjunction with our borrowing capacity and generally earns quarterly dividends.  We currently hold $7,136,000 in FHLB stock.  We received dividends totaling $106,000 and $215,000 in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to $82,000 and $167,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.

The following table shows significant components of other non-interest income for the periods indicated:

For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)20232022$ Change% Change20232022$ Change% Change
Appreciation in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance$254 $245 $3.7 %$503 $487 $16 3.3 %
Loan placement fees172 268 (96)(35.8)%296 567 (271)(47.8)%
Interchange fees458 478 (20)(4.2)%903 920 (17)(1.8)%
Federal Home Loan Bank dividends106 82 24 29.3 %215 167 48 28.7 %
Other276 122 154 126.2 %754 143 611 427.3 %
Total other non-interest income$1,266 $1,195 $71 5.9 %$2,671 $2,284 $387 16.9 %
 


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Non-Interest Expenses
 
Salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, information technology, regulatory assessments, professional services, Internet banking, and data processing are the major categories of non-interest expenses.  Non-interest expenses increased $1,722,000 or 14.25% to $13,805,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $12,083,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022.  The net increase for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily the result of increases in salaries and employee benefits of $919,000, professional services of $419,000, regulatory assessments of $162,000, information technology of $107,000, and directors’ expenses of $103,000, partially offset by a decrease of the amortization of core deposit intangibles of $106,000 and occupancy and equipment expense of $80,000.

Non-interest expenses increased $3,482,000 or 14.80% to $27,010,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $23,528,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022.  The net increase for the six month period was primarily the result of increases in salaries and employee benefits of $2,009,000, professional services of $397,000, directors’ expenses of $221,000, and information technology of $196,000, partially offset by a decrease of the amortization of core deposit intangible of $212,000.

Salaries and employee benefits increased $2,009,000 or 14.35% to $16,010,000 for the first six months of 2023 compared to $14,001,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022.  The increase in salaries and benefits and director expenses was primarily due to credits in post-retirement costs recorded in the prior year, a result of changes in the discount rate compared to expense in the current period. Additionally, increases in salaries and benefits were a reflection of salary adjustments due to market conditions. Full time equivalent employees were 246 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 244 for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

The following table shows significant components of other non-interest expense for the periods indicated:
For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)20232022$ Change% Change20232022$ Change% Change
Regulatory assessments$356 $194 $162 83.5 %$566 $416 $150 36.1 %
Data processing expense618 548 70 12.8 %1,269 1,089 180 16.5 %
ATM/Debit card expenses193 217 (24)(11.1)%377 412 (35)(8.5)%
Internet banking47 48 (1)(2.1)%82 69 13 18.8 %
Advertising124 138 (14)(10.1)%249 278 (29)(10.4)%
Professional Services883 464 419 90.3 %1,235 838 397 47.4 %
Information technology935 828 107 12.9 %1,782 1,586 196 12.4 %
Directors’ expenses151 48 103 214.6 %314 93 221 237.6 %
Loan related expenses51 68 (17)(25.0)%198 139 59 42.4 %
Personnel other63 59 6.8 %323 162 161 99.4 %
Amortization of core deposit intangibles34 140 (106)(75.7)%68 280 (212)(75.7)%
Other1,110 930 180 19.4 %2,016 1,659 357 21.5 %
Total other non-interest expense$4,565 $3,682 $883 24.0 %$8,479 $7,021 $1,458 20.8 %
 
Provision for Income Taxes
 
Our effective income tax rate was 24.65% and 24.94% and for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to 23.01% and 23.39% for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022, respectively. The Company reported an income tax provision of $2,055,000 and $4,403,000 for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2023, respectively, compared to $1,955,000 and $3,855,000 for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022, respectively.

The effective tax rate was affected by the change in tax-exempt interest. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of tax expense in the consolidated statements of income. If deemed necessary, the Company maintains a reserve for uncertain income taxes where the merits of the position taken or the
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amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained upon examination do not meet a more-likely-than-not criteria. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was no reserve for uncertain tax positions.

FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
Summary of Changes in Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
Total assets were $2,489,807,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to $2,422,519,000 at December 31, 2022, an increase of 2.78% or $67,288,000.  Total gross loans were $1,255,658,000 at June 30, 2023, compared to $1,256,304,000 at December 31, 2022, an decrease of $646,000 or 0.05%.  Total cash and cash equivalents increased 312.76% or $97,488,000 to $128,658,000 at June 30, 2023 compared to $31,170,000 at December 31, 2022. The investment portfolio decreased 1.75% or $30,297,000 to $930,193,000 at June 30, 2023 compared to $960,490,000 at December 31, 2022.  Total deposits increased 4.79% or $100,645,000 to $2,200,294,000 at June 30, 2023, compared to $2,099,649,000 at December 31, 2022.  Shareholders’ equity increased $12,700,000 or 7.27% to $187,360,000 at June 30, 2023, compared to $174,660,000 at December 31, 2022. The increase in shareholders’ equity was driven by the change in the unrealized losses on investment securities and the retention of earnings, partially offset by dividends paid. Accrued interest payable and other liabilities was $32,482,000 at June 30, 2023, compared to $32,611,000 at December 31, 2022, an decrease of $129,000.

Investments
 
Our investment portfolio consists primarily of U.S. Government sponsored entities and agencies collateralized by residential mortgage backed obligations, private label mortgage and asset backed securities (PLMABS), corporate debt securities, and obligations of states and political subdivision securities and are classified at the date of acquisition as available for sale or held to maturity.  As of June 30, 2023, investment securities with a fair value of $340,310,000, or 36.84% of our investment securities portfolio, were held as collateral for public funds, short and long-term borrowings, treasury, tax, and for other purposes.

The level of our investment portfolio as a percentage of our total earning assets is generally considered higher than our peers due primarily to a comparatively low loan-to-deposit ratio.  Our loan-to-deposit ratio at June 30, 2023 was 57.07% compared to 59.83% at December 31, 2022 and 53.94% at June 30, 2022.  The total investment portfolio decreased 1.75% or $30,297,000 to $930,193,000 at June 30, 2023 compared to $960,490,000 at December 31, 2022.  The fair value of the available-for-sale investment portfolio reflected a net unrealized loss of $85,234,000 at June 30, 2023, compared to net unrealized losses of $91,643,000 at December 31, 2022 and $80,011,000 at June 30, 2022.

See Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) included in this report for carrying values and estimated fair values of our investment securities portfolio.
 
Loans
 
Total gross loans decreased $646,000 or 0.05% to $1,255,658,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to $1,256,304,000 as of December 31, 2022.

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The following table sets forth information concerning the composition of our loan portfolio at the dates indicated:
Loan Type (Dollars in thousands)June 30, 2023% of Total
Loans
December 31, 2022% of Total
Loans
Commercial:    
Commercial and industrial$103,490 8.2 %$141,197 11.2 %
Agricultural production36,283 2.9 %37,007 2.9 %
Total commercial139,773 11.1 %178,204 14.1 %
Real estate:    
Construction & other land loans77,865 6.2 %109,175 8.7 %
Commercial real estate - owner occupied195,348 15.6 %194,663 15.5 %
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied502,814 40.1 %464,809 37.2 %
Farmland118,616 9.4 %119,648 9.5 %
Multi-family residential53,432 4.3 %24,586 2.0 %
1-4 family - close-ended90,064 7.2 %93,510 7.4 %
1-4 family - revolving28,625 2.3 %30,071 2.4 %
Total real estate1,066,764 85.1 %1,036,462 82.7 %
Consumer:47,597 3.8 %40,252 3.2 %
Total gross loans1,254,134 100.0 %1,254,918 100.0 %
Net deferred origination fees1,524  1,386  
Loan, net of deferred origination fees1,255,658 1,256,304 
Allowance for credit losses(15,463) (10,848) 
Total loans$1,240,195  $1,245,456  

As of June 30, 2023, in management’s judgment, a concentration of loans existed in commercial loans and loans collateralized by real estate, representing approximately 96.1% of total loans.  This level of concentration of commercial loans and loans collateralized by real estate is consistent with 96.8% of total loans at December 31, 2022.  Although management believes the loans within this concentration have no more than the normal risk of collectability, a substantial decline in the performance of the economy in general or a decline in real estate values in our primary market areas, in particular, could have an adverse impact on collectability, increase the level of real estate-related non-performing loans, or have other adverse effects which alone or in the aggregate could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.  The Company does not engage in any sub-prime mortgage lending activities.

At June 30, 2023, loans acquired in the Folsom Lake Bank (FLB), Sierra Vista Bank (SVB) and Visalia Community Bank (VCB) acquisitions had a balance of $67,523,000, of which $1,788,000 were commercial loans, $61,225,000 were real estate loans, and $4,510,000 were consumer loans. At December 31, 2022, loans acquired in the FLB, SVB and VCB acquisitions had a balance of $73,456,000, of which $2,049,000 were commercial loans, $66,583,000 were real estate loans, and $4,824,000 were consumer loans.

We believe that our commercial real estate loan underwriting policies and practices result in prudent extensions of credit, but recognize that our lending activities result in relatively high reported commercial real estate lending levels.  Commercial real estate loans include certain loans which represent low to moderate risk and certain loans with higher risks.
 
Nonperforming Assets
 
Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans, other real estate owned (OREO), and repossessed assets.  Nonperforming loans are those loans which have (i) been placed on nonaccrual status; (ii) been classified as doubtful under our asset classification system; or (iii) become contractually past due 90 days or more with respect to principal or interest and have not been restructured or otherwise placed on nonaccrual status.  A loan is classified as nonaccrual when (i) it is maintained on a cash basis because of deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower; (ii) payment in full of principal or interest under the original contractual terms is not expected; or (iii) principal or interest has been in default for a period of 90 days or more unless the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection.

At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 there were no nonperforming assets.

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Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
 
For additional information regarding provisions to credit losses on loans, see “Provision for credit losses on loans” above. Based on the current conditions of the loan portfolio, management believes that the $15,463,000 is adequate to absorb current expected credit losses in the Company’s loan portfolio. The following table summarizes the allocation for the allowance for credit losses by loan type as of the dates indicated (in thousands):

Loan Type June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Commercial:
Commercial and industrial$876 $1,583 
Agricultural production601 229 
   Total commercial1,477 1,812 
Real estate:
Construction & other land loans2,617 1,678 
Commercial real estate - owner occupied1,798 814 
Commercial real estate - non-owner occupied5,241 4,388 
Farmland1,253 863 
Multi-family residential386 60 
1-4 family - revolving1,335 465 
1-4 family - revolving543 142 
   Total real estate13,173 8,410 
Consumer:813 286 
   Total consumer813 286 
Unallocated reserves— 340 
Total allowance for credit losses$15,463 $10,848 

As of June 30, 2023, the balance in the allowance for credit losses (ACL) on loans was $15,463,000, or 1.23% of total gross loans, compared to $10,848,000, or 0.86% of total gross loans, as of December 31, 2022.  The increase is attributed to the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 and increases in the balance of the Company’s loan portfolio.  The balance of unfunded commitments to extend credit on construction and other loans and letters of credit was $266,410,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to $288,141,000 as of December 31, 2022.  At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the balance of the reserve for unfunded commitments was $629,000 and $110,000, respectively. The reserve for unfunded commitments is calculated by management using appropriate, systematic, and consistently applied processes.  While related to credit losses, this allocation is not a part of the ACL and is considered separately as a liability for accounting and regulatory reporting purposes.

The following table illustrates and sets forth additional analysis which portrays the trends that are occurring in the loan portfolio.
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022June 30, 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Balance% to Total LoansBalance% to Total LoansBalance% to Total Loans
Past due loans254 0.02 %5,895 0.47 %207 0.02 %
Nonaccrual loans— — %— — %271 0.02 %

Deposits
 
The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to applicable legal limits. All of a depositor’s accounts at an insured depository institution, including all non-interest bearing transactions accounts, are insured by the FDIC up to standard maximum deposit insurance amount of $250,000 for each deposit insurance ownership category.

Total deposits increased $100,645,000 or 4.79% to $2,200,294,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to $2,099,649,000 as of December 31, 2022.  Interest-bearing deposits increased $200,124,000 or 19.19% to $1,243,206,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to $1,043,082,000 as of December 31, 2022.  Non-interest bearing deposits decreased $99,479,000 or 9.42% to $957,088,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to $1,056,567,000 as of December 31, 2022.  Average non-interest bearing
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deposits to average total deposits was 46.13% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 43.85% for the same period in 2022.

The composition of the deposits and year-to-date average effective rates at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is summarized in the table below.
(Dollars in thousands)June 30, 2023% of
Total
Deposits
Average Effective
Rate
December 31, 2022% of
Total
Deposits
Average Effective
Rate
NOW accounts$272,419 12.4 %0.12 %$324,089 15.4 %0.06 %
MMA accounts569,807 25.9 %1.29 %435,783 20.8 %0.17 %
Time deposits208,864 9.5 %3.23 %67,923 3.2 %0.14 %
Savings deposits192,116 8.7 %0.08 %215,287 10.3 %0.01 %
Total interest-bearing1,243,206 56.5 %1.02 %1,043,082 49.7 %0.10 %
Non-interest bearing957,088 43.5 %1,056,567 50.3 %
Total deposits$2,200,294 100.0 %$2,099,649 100.0 %

As of June 30, 2023 there was $776,137,000 in uninsured deposits or 35.27% of total deposits, compared to $900,123,000 and 42.87% as of December 31, 2022.

Other Borrowings
 
As of June 30, 2023 the Company had no Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of San Francisco advances. At December 31, 2022 the Company had $46,000,000 in FHLB advances. We maintain a line of credit with the FHLB collateralized by government securities and loans. Refer to the Liquidity section below for further discussion of FHLB advances.

Capital
 
Capital serves as a source of funds and helps protect depositors and shareholders against potential losses.  Historically, the primary source of capital for the Company has been through retained earnings. 

The Company has historically maintained substantial levels of capital.  The assessment of capital adequacy is dependent on several factors including asset quality, earnings trends, liquidity and economic conditions.  Maintenance of adequate capital levels is integral to providing stability to the Company.  The Company needs to maintain substantial levels of regulatory capital to give it maximum flexibility in the changing regulatory environment and to respond to changes in the market and economic conditions.

Our shareholders’ equity was $187,360,000 at June 30, 2023, compared to $174,660,000 at December 31, 2022.  The increase from December 31, 2022 in shareholders’ equity is the result of a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $5,359,000, an increase in retained earnings from net income of $13,252,000, stock issued under the employee stock purchase plan of $123,000, the effect of share-based compensation expense of $298,000, and stock awarded to employees of $221,000, offset by common stock cash dividends of $2,821,000 and the adoption of ASU 2016-13 of $3,731,000.

During the first six months of 2023, the Company declared and paid $2,821,000 in cash dividends ($0.24 per common share) to holders of common stock. The Company declared and paid $2,824,000 in cash dividends ($0.24 per common share) to holders of common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

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The following table presents the Company’s regulatory capital ratios as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(Dollars in thousands)
June 30, 2023AmountRatio
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio$212,614 8.51 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio (CET 1)$207,614 12.41 %
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio$212,614 12.71 %
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio$263,679 15.76 %
December 31, 2022
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio$205,154 8.37 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio (CET 1)$200,154 11.92 %
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio$205,154 12.22 %
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio$250,556 14.92 %
The following table presents the Bank’s regulatory capital ratios as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(Dollars in thousands)Actual RatioMinimum regulatory requirement (1)
Minimum requirement for Well-Capitalized
 Institution
June 30, 2023AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio$275,830 11.04 %$99,397 4.00 %$124,921 5.00 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio (CET 1)$275,830 16.49 %$75,264 7.00 %$108,715 6.50 %
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio$275,830 16.49 %$100,352 8.50 %$133,803 8.00 %
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio$292,378 17.48 %$133,803 10.50 %$167,253 10.00 %
December 31, 2022
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio$266,373 10.86 %$98,075 4.00 %$122,594 5.00 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio (CET 1)$266,373 15.87 %$75,516 7.00 %$109,079 6.50 %
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio$266,373 15.87 %$100,688 8.50 %$134,251 8.00 %
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio$277,331 16.53 %$134,251 10.50 %$167,814 10.00 %
(1) The minimum regulatory requirement threshold includes the capital conservation buffer of 2.50%.

Liquidity
 
Liquidity management involves our ability to meet cash flow requirements arising from fluctuations in deposit levels and demands of daily operations, which include funding of securities purchases, providing for customers’ credit needs and ongoing repayment of borrowings.  Our liquidity is actively managed on a daily basis and reviewed periodically by our management and Board of Director’s Asset/Liability Committees.  This process is intended to ensure the maintenance of sufficient funds to meet our needs, including adequate cash flow for off-balance sheet commitments.

Our primary sources of liquidity are derived from financing activities which include the acceptance of customer and, to a lesser extent, broker deposits, Federal funds facilities with correspondent banks, and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.  These funding sources are augmented by payments of principal and interest on loans, the routine maturities and pay downs of securities from the securities portfolio, the stability of our core deposits and the ability to sell investment securities.  As of June 30, 2023, the Company had unpledged securities totaling $589,883,000 available as a secondary source of liquidity and total cash and cash equivalents of $128,658,000.  Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2023 increased 312.76% compared to $31,170,000 at December 31, 2022.  Primary uses of funds include withdrawal of and interest payments on deposits, originations and purchases of loans, purchases of investment securities, and payment of operating expenses.

As a means of augmenting our liquidity, we have established federal funds lines with our correspondent banks.  At June 30, 2023, our available borrowing capacity includes approximately $110,000,000 in unsecured credit lines with our correspondent
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banks, $347,510,000 in unused FHLB secured advances, a $4,583,000 secured credit line at the Federal Reserve Bank, and $37,968,000 available under the Federal Reserve’s Bank Term Loan Funding Program.  We believe our liquidity sources to be stable and adequate.  At June 30, 2023, we were not aware of any information that was reasonably likely to have a material effect on our liquidity position.

The following table reflects the Company’s credit lines, balances outstanding, and pledged collateral at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
Credit Lines (In thousands)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Unsecured Credit Lines  
Credit limit$110,000 $110,000 
Balance outstanding$— $— 
Federal Home Loan Bank  
Credit limit$347,510 $319,309 
Balance outstanding$— $46,000 
Collateral pledged$629,485 $687,357 
Fair value of collateral$498,157 $565,869 
Federal Reserve Bank Term Loan Funding Program  
Credit limit$37,968 $— 
Balance outstanding$— $— 
Collateral pledged$55,272 $— 
Fair value of collateral$48,584 $— 
Federal Reserve Bank
Credit limit$4,583 $4,702 
Balance outstanding$— $— 
Collateral pledged$5,188 $5,508 
Fair value of collateral$4,614 $4,893 
 
The liquidity of the parent company, Central Valley Community Bancorp, is primarily dependent on the payment of cash dividends by its subsidiary, Central Valley Community Bank, subject to limitations imposed by California statutes and the regulations.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our results of operations are highly dependent upon our ability to manage interest rate risk. We consider interest rate risk to be a significant market risk that could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Interest rate risk is measured and assessed on a quarterly basis.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
As of the end of the period covered by this report, management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures with respect to the information generated for use in this Quarterly Report. The evaluation was based in part upon reports provided by a number of executives.  Based upon, and as of the date of the evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurances that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There was no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

In designing and evaluating disclosure controls and procedures, the Company’s management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurances of achieving the
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desired control objectives and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
 
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
None to report.
 
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
 
The following discussion supplements the discussion of risk factors affecting us as set forth in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, of our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The discussion of risk factors, as so supplemented, provides a description of some of the important risk factors that could affect our actual results and could cause our results to vary materially from those expressed in public statements or documents. However, other factors besides those included in the discussion of risk factors, as so supplemented, or discussed elsewhere in other of our reports filed with or furnished to the SEC could affect our business or results.

Recent negative developments affecting the banking industry, and resulting media coverage, have eroded customer confidence in the banking system.

The recent high-profile bank failures involving Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank have generated significant market volatility among publicly traded bank holding companies. These market developments have negatively impacted customer confidence of the safety and soundness in the financial securities industry. As a result, customers may choose to maintain deposits with larger financial institutions or invest in higher yielding short-term fixed income securities, all of which could materially adversely impact the Company’s liquidity, loan funding capacity, net interest margin, capital and results of operations. While the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and the FDIC have made statements ensuring that depositors of these recently failed banks would have access to their deposits, including uninsured deposit accounts, there is no guarantee that such actions will be successful in restoring customer confidence in the banking system more broadly.

In addition, the banking operating environment and public trading prices of banking institutions can be highly correlated, in particular during times of stress, which could adversely impact the trading prices of our common stock.

These recent events may also result in potentially adverse 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 business. The cost of resolving the recent bank failures may prompt the FDIC to increase its premiums above the recently increased levels or to issue additional special assessments.

Rising interest rates have decreased the value of the Company’s securities portfolio, and the Company could realize losses if it were required to sell such securities to meet liquidity needs.

As a result of inflationary pressures and the resulting rapid increases in interest rates over the last year, the fair value of our securities classified as available-for-sale has declined, resulting in unrealized losses embedded in accumulated other comprehensive loss as a part of shareholders’ equity. If the Company were required to sell such securities to meet liquidity needs, including in the event of deposit outflows or slower deposit growth, it may incur losses.

The loss of our deposit clients or substantial reduction of our deposit balances could force us to fund our business with more expensive and less stable funding sources.

As of June 30, 2023, deposits from our top 100 client relationships accounted for, in the aggregate, 21.93% of our total deposits. The deposits not insured by the FDIC (approximately $776.1 million of uninsured deposits, or 35.27%, of our total deposits of $2.2 billion at June 30, 2023) could present a heightened risk of withdrawal, if such depositors materially decreased the volume of those deposits and it could reduce our liquidity. We have traditionally obtained funds through deposits for use in lending and investment activities. The interest rates stated for borrowings typically exceed the interest rates paid on deposits. Deposit outflows can occur for a number of reasons, including; clients may seek investments with higher yields, clients with uninsured deposits may seek greater financial security during prolonged periods of volatile and unstable market conditions. If a significant portion of our deposits were withdrawn, we may need to rely more heavily on more expensive borrowings and other sources of funding to fund our business and meet withdrawal demands, adversely affecting our net interest margin. The occurrence of any of these events could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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Changes in economic, market and political conditions can adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.

We are subject to macroeconomic and interest rate risk due to domestic and global economic instability that has resulted in higher inflation than the United States has experienced in more than 40 years. The global economic impact from the geopolitical events in Europe that is contributing to rising energy and commodity prices, as well as the on-going supply chain disruptions have resulted in inflationary pressures and increases to prevailing interest rates. The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) raised the target range for the federal funds rate from 5.00% - 5.25% to 5.25% - 5.50% on July 26, 2023, resulting in a cumulative increase of 375 basis points from July of 2022. These recent increases in prevailing interest rates and the expectation that further increases are likely will impact both our customers and many aspects of our business. Higher interest rates will not only impact the interest we receive on loans and investment securities and the amount of interest we pay our depositors, but could also impact our ability to grow loans and deposits. Rising interest rates, higher commodity prices, and supply chain issues and an overall slowdown in economic growth could also impact the fair value of our assets and adversely impact our asset quality.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None to report.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
None to report.
 
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None to report.
 
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
 
None to report.

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ITEM 6 EXHIBITS
 
3.1
3.2
31.1 
   
31.2 
   
32.1 
   
32.2 
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation document
   
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
   
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension labels Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Link Document

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Central Valley Community Bancorp 
  
Date: August 3, 2023/s/ James J. Kim
 James J. Kim
 President and Chief Executive Officer
  
Date: August 3, 2023/s/ Shannon Avrett
 Shannon Avrett
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 

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