FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP - Quarter Report: 2020 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark one)

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2020

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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 000-30707

First Northern Community Bancorp

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California		68-0450397
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

195 N. First Street, Dixon, California		95620
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

707-678-3041

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

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

Title of each class		Trading symbols(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
None		Not Applicable		Not Applicable

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

Common Stock, no par value

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes ☒

No ☐

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

Large accelerated filer ☐	Accelerated filer ☒
Non-accelerated filer ☐ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company ☒
Emerging growth company ☐

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ☐

No ☒

The number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 2, 2020 was 12,969,267.

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PART I – Financial Information	3
ITEM I. – Financial Statements (Unaudited)	3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)	3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)	4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)	5
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)	6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)	7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
ITEM 2. – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	32
ITEM 3. – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	50
ITEM 4. – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	50
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION	50
ITEM 1. – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	50
ITEM 1A. – RISK FACTORS	50
ITEM 2. – UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	57
ITEM 3. – DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	57
ITEM 4. – MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	57
ITEM 5. – OTHER INFORMATION	57
ITEM 6. – EXHIBITS	57
SIGNATURES	58

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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ITEM I. – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share amounts)	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents	$	275,643	$	111,493
Certificates of deposit		18,142		14,700
Investment securities – available-for-sale		363,369		342,897
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $14,456 at September 30, 2020 and $12,356 at December 31, 2019		965,847		768,873
Loans held-for-sale		4,650		4,130
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank and other equity securities, at cost		6,480		6,574
Premises and equipment, net		6,713		6,594
Interest receivable and other assets		36,422		37,330

Total Assets	$	1,677,266	$	1,292,591

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Liabilities:

Demand deposits	$	658,270	$	423,095
Interest-bearing transaction deposits		376,852		317,681
Savings and MMDA's		406,468		344,415
Time, $250,000 or less		43,011		37,564
Time, over $250,000		14,400		15,877
Total deposits		1,499,001		1,138,632

Federal Home Loan Bank advances		10,000		—
Interest payable and other liabilities		19,895		21,044

Total Liabilities		1,528,896		1,159,676

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, no par value; 16,000,000 shares authorized; 12,969,267 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and 12,919,132 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019		100,970		100,187
Additional paid-in capital		977		977
Retained earnings		40,070		31,617
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net		6,353		134
Total Stockholders’ Equity		148,370		132,915

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$	1,677,266	$	1,292,591

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)	Three months ended September 30, 2020		Three months ended September 30, 2019		Nine months ended September 30, 2020			Nine months ended September 30, 2019
Interest and dividend income:
Loans	$	10,815	$	9,642	$	29,752		$	29,110
Due from banks interest bearing accounts		160		700		852			1,979
Investment securities
Taxable		1,500		1,660		4,924			4,890
Non-taxable		131		82		355			202
Other earning assets		82		114		289			337
Total interest and dividend income		12,688		12,198		36,172			36,518
Interest expense:
Deposits		314		487		1,217			1,310
Total interest expense		314		487		1,217			1,310
Net interest income		12,374		11,711		34,955			35,208
Provision for loan losses		800		—		2,250			—
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		11,574		11,711		32,705			35,208
Non-interest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts		325		514		980			1,481
Gains on sales of loans held-for-sale		834		155		1,584			340
Investment and brokerage services income		138		165		422			463
Mortgage brokerage income		—		68		54			206
Loan servicing income		50		88		178			274
Debit card income		581		568		1,588			1,626
Gains (losses) on sales/calls of available-for-sale securities		254		—		296			(6	)
Other income		207		231		584			935
Total non-interest income		2,389		1,789		5,686			5,319
Non-interest expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits		6,049		5,511		17,212			16,313
Occupancy and equipment		935		797		2,722			2,241
Data processing		640		718		1,968			1,961
Stationery and supplies		66		51		220			185
Advertising		131		106		304			282
Directors’ fees		103		76		224			206
Other real estate owned (recovery) expense		—		17		(1	)		388
Other expense		1,326		1,039		3,678			3,562
Total non-interest expenses		9,250		8,315		26,327			25,138
Income before provision for income taxes		4,713		5,185		12,064			15,389
Provision for income taxes		1,288		1,431		3,255			4,244

Net income	$	3,425	$	3,754	$	8,809		$	11,145

Basic earnings per common share	$	0.27	$	0.29	$	0.69		$	0.87
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.27	$	0.29	$	0.68		$	0.86

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)	Three months ended September 30, 2020			Three months ended September 30, 2019		Nine months ended September 30, 2020			Nine months ended September 30, 2019
Net income	$	3,425		$	3,754	$	8,809		$	11,145
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period, net of tax effect of $37 and $307 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively, and $2,593 and $2,241 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively		92			762		6,430			5,560
Less: reclassification adjustment due to (gains) losses realized on sales of securities, net of tax effect of $(73) and $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively, and $(85) and $2 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively		(181	)		—		(211	)		4
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	$	(89	)	$	762	$	6,219		$	5,564

Comprehensive income	$	3,336		$	4,516	$	15,028		$	16,709

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

	Common Stock					Additional Paid-in		Retained			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss),
	Shares			Amounts		Capital		Earnings			net of tax			Total

Balance at December 31, 2018		12,253,812		$	92,618	$	977	$	23,902		$	(5,036	)	$	112,461
Net income									3,985						3,985
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes												1,478			1,478
Stock dividend adjustment		1,401			330				(330	)					—
Cash in lieu of fractional shares		(116	)						(8	)					(8	)
Stock-based compensation					111										111
Common shares issued related to restricted stock grants		40,258			—										—
Balance at March 31, 2019		12,295,355		$	93,059	$	977	$	27,549		$	(3,558	)	$	118,027
Net income									3,406						3,406
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes												3,324			3,324
Stock-based compensation					125										125
Restricted stock reversal		(1,969	)												—
Balance at June 30, 2019		12,293,386		$	93,184	$	977	$	30,955		$	(234	)	$	124,882
Net income									3,754						3,754
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes												762			762
Stock-based compensation					124										124
Common shares issued related to restricted stock grants		2,000													—
Balance at September 30, 2019		12,295,386		$	93,308	$	977	$	34,709		$	528		$	129,522


Balance at December 31, 2019		12,919,132		$	100,187	$	977	$	31,617		$	134		$	132,915
Net income									2,679						2,679
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes												5,069			5,069
Stock dividend adjustment		1,310			348				(348	)					—
Cash in lieu of fractional shares		(166	)						(8	)					(8	)
Stock-based compensation					134										134
Common shares issued related to restricted stock grants		38,224			—										—
Stock options exercised, net		10,067			4										4
Balance at March 31, 2020		12,968,567		$	100,673	$	977	$	33,940		$	5,203		$	140,793
Net income									2,705						2,705
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes												1,239			1,239
Stock-based compensation					149										149
Balance at June 30, 2020		12,968,567		$	100,822	$	977	$	36,645		$	6,442		$	144,886
Net income									3,425						3,425
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes												(89	)		(89	)
Stock-based compensation					148										148
Common shares issued related to restricted stock grants		700
Balance at September 30, 2020		12,969,267		$	100,970	$	977	$	40,070		$	6,353		$	148,370

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

	(in thousands)
	Nine months ended September 30, 2020			Nine months ended September 30, 2019
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income	$	8,809		$	11,145
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		723			512
Accretion and amortization of investment securities premiums and discounts, net		1,341			1,269
Valuation adjustment on mortgage servicing rights		305			—
Increase (decrease) in deferred loan origination fees and costs, net		4,254			(17	)
Provision for loan losses		2,250			—
Stock-based compensation		431			360
Gain on sale of fixed assets		—			(281	)
(Gains) losses on sales/calls of available-for-sale securities		(296	)		6
Other real estate owned writedowns		—			308
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use asset		769			612
Gains on sales of loans held-for-sale		(1,584	)		(340	)
Proceeds from sales of loans held-for-sale		58,616			19,749
Originations of loans held-for-sale		(57,552	)		(20,620	)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in interest receivable and other assets		(2,453	)		(1,553	)
Decrease in interest payable and other liabilities		(1,370	)		(892	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		14,243			10,258

Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Proceeds from calls or maturities of available-for-sale securities		33,330			35,555
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities		14,201			8,102
Principal repayments on available-for-sale securities		47,991			37,297
Purchase of available-for-sale securities		(108,312	)		(85,095	)
Net increase in certificates of deposit		(3,442	)		(7,350	)
Net (increase) decrease in loans		(203,478	)		8,406
Net decrease (increase) in stock in Federal Home Loan Bank and other equity securities, at cost		94			(555	)
Proceeds from the sale of premises and equipment		—			668
Purchases of premises and equipment, net		(842	)		(639	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(220,458	)		(3,611	)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Net increase in deposits		360,369			13,422
Increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances		10,000			—
Cash dividends paid in lieu of fractional shares		(8	)		(8	)
Stock options exercised		4			—
Net cash provided by financing activities		370,365			13,414

Net increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents		164,150			20,061
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period		111,493			116,032
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period	$	275,643		$	136,093

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	1,222		$	1,275
Income taxes	$	3,350		$	4,160
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Stock dividend distributed	$	7,016		$	6,610
Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities, net of taxes	$	6,219		$	5,564

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2020 and 2019 and December 31, 2019

1.	BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of First Northern Community Bancorp (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

2.	ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The most significant accounting policies followed by the Company are presented in Note 1 to the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. These policies, along with the disclosures presented in the other financial statement notes and in this discussion, provide information on how significant assets and liabilities are valued in the financial statements and how those values are determined. Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement amounts to the methods, assumptions, and estimates underlying those amounts, Management has identified the allowance for loan losses accounting to be the accounting area requiring the most subjective or complex judgments, and as such the accounting area that could be most subject to revision as new information becomes available. A discussion of the factors affecting accounting for the allowance for loan losses is included in the “Asset Quality” and “Allowance for Loan Losses” discussions below. Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Application of these principles requires the Company to make certain estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions, and judgments. Certain accounting policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions and judgments and as such have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported. Estimates, assumptions and judgments are necessary when assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value, when a decline in the value of an asset not carried on the financial statements at fair value warrants an impairment writedown or valuation reserve to be established, or when an asset or liability needs to be recorded contingent upon a future event. Carrying assets and liabilities at fair value inherently results in more financial statement volatility. The fair values and the information used to record valuation adjustments for certain assets and liabilities are based either on quoted market prices or are provided by other third-party sources, when available.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (‘CARES’) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law on March 27, 2020. Section 4013 of the CARES Act stipulates that a financial institution may elect to not apply GAAP requirements to loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic that would otherwise be categorized as a TDR, and suspends the determination of loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic from being treated as TDR’s. The relief from TDR guidance applies to modifications of loans that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019, and modifications that occur beginning on March 1, 2020 until the earlier of: sixty days after the date on which the national emergency related to the COVID-19 outbreak is terminated or December 31, 2020. The suspension of TDR accounting and reporting guidance may not be applied to any adverse impact on the credit of a borrower that is not related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On April 3, 2020, the SEC Office of the Chief Accountant issued a public statement communicating that for eligible entities that elect to apply Section 4013 of the CARES Act, the SEC staff would not object that this is in accordance with GAAP for the periods for which such elections are available. In June 2020, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants published Q&A Section 2130.41 regarding a technical question regarding the recognition of interest income on Section 4013 loans which provided multiple permitted policy elections regarding the recognition of interest on Section 4013 restructured loans.

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The Bank has continued to actively assist its communities by providing temporary loan relief under Section 4013 of the CARES Act. This relief included loan modifications which include forbearance programs (both full payment deferrals and interest only payments) to customers who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. For loans that have been provided temporary full payment deferrals, the Bank has made a policy election to cease recognition of interest income during the term of the payment deferrals (generally three to six months). Upon completion of the forbearance period, the foregone interest over the deferral period will be capitalized as deferred interest and recognized as an adjustment to the effective interest rate over the remaining life of the loan using the effective yield method. Loans that were provided interest only payment relief will continue to accrue interest over the interest only period provided that the loans continue to perform as agreed. This policy election does not impact the Bank’s existing policies regarding non-accrual determinations if reasonable doubt exists as to the full and timely collection of interest or principal or when a loan becomes contractually past due by ninety days or more with respect to interest or principal regardless of whether a loan was modified under Section 4013 of the CARES Act. On March 22, 2020, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued joint guidance advising that the agencies have confirmed with the staff of the Financial Accounting Standards Board that short-term modifications due to COVID-19, made on a good faith basis to borrowers who were current prior to relief, are not TDRs. The CARES Act also provided relief from TDR classification for certain COVID-19 loan modifications. The Bank elected not to classify modifications that meet the criteria under either the CARES Act or the criteria specified by the regulatory agencies as TDRs.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-02, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326) and Leases (Topic 842): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119 and Update to SEC Section on Effective Date Related to Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This ASU adds an SEC paragraph pursuant to the issuance of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119 on loan losses to the FASB Codification Topic 326. This ASU also updates the SEC section of the Codification for the change in the effective date of Topic 842. This ASU is effective upon addition to the FASB Codification. The Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) on January 1, 2019. ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) is effective on January 1, 2023 for smaller reporting companies with less than $250 million in public float as defined in the SEC's rules (such as the Company). While the Company is currently unable to reasonably estimate the impact of adopting ASU 2016-13, it expects that the impact of adoption will be significantly influenced by the composition, characteristics and quality of the Company’s loan and securities portfolios as well as the prevailing economic conditions and forecasts as of the adoption date.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-03, Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments. The amendments in ASU 2020-03 make narrow-scope improvements to various aspects of the financial instruments guidance, including the current expected credit losses (CECL) standard issued in 2016. The ASU is part of the FASB’s ongoing Codification improvement project aimed at clarifying specific areas of accounting guidance to help avoid unintended application. The items addressed in that project generally are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost for most entities. Effective dates for each amendment vary. The Company does not expect the adoption of this update to have a significant impact on its financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848). This ASU provides temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. 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. This ASU is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company is in the process of evaluating the provisions of this ASU, but does not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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3.	INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair values of investments in debt and other securities at September 30, 2020 are summarized as follows:

(in thousands)	Amortized cost		Unrealized gains		Unrealized losses			Estimated fair value

Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury Securities	$	29,738	$	1,135	$	—		$	30,873
Securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations		77,912		1,353		(20	)		79,245
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		30,619		1,639		(17	)		32,241
Collateralized mortgage obligations		76,359		2,158		—			78,517
Mortgage-backed securities		137,823		4,693		(23	)		142,493

Total debt securities	$	352,451	$	10,978	$	(60	)	$	363,369

The amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair values of investments in debt and other securities at December 31, 2019 are summarized as follows:

(in thousands)	Amortized cost		Unrealized gains		Unrealized losses			Estimated fair value

Investment securities available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury Securities	$	42,667	$	601	$	(13	)	$	43,255
Securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations		53,525		433		(46	)		53,912
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		26,311		749		(29	)		27,031
Collateralized mortgage obligations		79,470		349		(399	)		79,420
Mortgage-backed securities		138,733		999		(453	)		139,279

Total debt securities	$	340,706	$	3,131	$	(940	)	$	342,897

The Company had $15,487,000 and $10,974,000 in proceeds from sales, calls and maturities of available-for-sale securities for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company had $47,531,000 and $43,657,000 in proceeds from sales, calls and maturities of available-for-sale securities for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Gross realized gains on sales/calls of available-for-sale securities were $254,000 and $0 for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. There were no gross realized losses from sales of available-for-sale securities for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Gross realized gains on sales/calls of available-for-sale securities were $342,000 and $47,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Gross realized losses on sales of available-for-sale securities were $46,000 and $53,000 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt and other securities at September 30, 2020, by contractual or expected maturity, are shown in the following table:

(in thousands)	Amortized cost		Estimated fair value

Maturity in years:
Due in one year or less	$	21,869	$	22,006
Due after one year through five years		75,120		77,293
Due after five years through ten years		21,753		22,565
Due after ten years		19,527		20,495
Subtotal		138,269		142,359
MBS & CMO		214,182		221,010
Total	$	352,451	$	363,369

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. In addition, factors such as prepayments and interest rates may affect the yield on the carrying value of mortgage-related securities.

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An analysis of gross unrealized losses of the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio as of September 30, 2020, follows:

(in thousands)	Less than 12 months					12 months or more				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized losses			Fair Value		Unrealized losses		Fair Value		Unrealized losses

U.S. Treasury Securities	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations		6,482		(20	)		—		—		6,482		(20	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		2,163		(17	)		—		—		2,163		(17	)
Collateralized Mortgage obligations		—		—			—		—		—		—
Mortgage-backed securities		2,642		(23	)		—		—		2,642		(23	)
Total	$	11,287	$	(60	)	$	—	$	—	$	11,287	$	(60	)

An analysis of gross unrealized losses of the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio as of December 31, 2019, follows:

(in thousands)	Less than 12 months					12 months or more					Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized losses			Fair Value		Unrealized losses			Fair Value		Unrealized losses

U.S. Treasury Securities	$	10,113	$	(8	)	$	2,015	$	(5	)	$	12,128	$	(13	)
Securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations		13,187		(44	)		1,998		(2	)		15,185		(46	)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		4,645		(29	)		—		—			4,645		(29	)
Collateralized Mortgage obligations		21,763		(129	)		21,132		(270	)		42,895		(399	)
Mortgage-backed securities		11,970		(28	)		44,433		(425	)		56,403		(453	)
Total	$	61,678	$	(238	)	$	69,578	$	(702	)	$	131,256	$	(940	)

Investment securities carried at $43,601,000 and $37,943,000 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits or for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

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LOANS

The composition of the Company’s loan portfolio, by loan class, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was as follows:

($ in thousands)	September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019

Commercial	$	331,445		$	106,140
Commercial Real Estate		456,237			451,774
Agriculture		102,045			115,751
Residential Mortgage		67,240			64,943
Residential Construction		6,610			15,212
Consumer		20,396			26,825
		983,973			780,645
Allowance for loan losses		(14,456	)		(12,356	)
Net deferred origination fees and costs		(3,670	)		584
Loans, net	$	965,847		$	768,873

The Company manages asset quality and credit risk by maintaining diversification in its loan portfolio and through review processes that include analysis of credit requests and ongoing examination of outstanding loans and delinquencies, with particular attention to portfolio dynamics and loan mix. The Company strives to identify loans experiencing difficulty early enough to correct the problems, to record charge-offs promptly based on realistic assessments of collectability and current collateral values and to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses at all times. Asset quality reviews of loans and other non-performing assets are administered using credit risk rating standards and criteria similar to those employed by state and federal banking regulatory agencies.

Commercial loans, whether secured or unsecured, generally are made to support the short-term operations and other needs of small businesses. These loans are generally secured by the receivables, equipment, and other real property of the business and are susceptible to the related risks described above. Problem commercial loans are generally identified by periodic review of financial information that may include financial statements, tax returns, and payment history of the borrower. Based on this information, the Company may decide to take any of several courses of action, including demand for repayment, requiring the borrower to provide a significant principal payment and/or additional collateral or requiring similar support from guarantors. Notwithstanding, when repayment becomes unlikely based on the borrower's income and cash flow, repossession or foreclosure of the underlying collateral may become necessary. Collateral values may be determined by appraisals obtained through Bank-approved, licensed appraisers, qualified independent third parties, purchase invoices, or other appropriate documentation.

Commercial real estate loans generally fall into two categories, owner-occupied and non-owner occupied. Loans secured by owner-occupied real estate are primarily susceptible to changes in the market conditions of the related business. This may be driven by, among other things, industry changes, geographic business changes, changes in the individual financial capacity of the business owner, general economic conditions and changes in business cycles. These same risks apply to Commercial loans whether secured by equipment, receivables or other personal property or unsecured. Problem commercial real estate loans are generally identified by periodic review of financial information that may include financial statements, tax returns, payment history of the borrower, and site inspections. Based on this information, the Company may decide to take any of several courses of action, including demand for repayment, requiring the borrower to provide a significant principal payment and/or additional collateral or requiring similar support from guarantors. Notwithstanding, when repayment becomes unlikely based on the borrower's income and cash flow, repossession or foreclosure of the underlying collateral may become necessary. Losses on loans secured by owner occupied real estate, equipment, or other personal property generally are dictated by the value of underlying collateral at the time of default and liquidation of the collateral. When default is driven by issues related specifically to the business owner, collateral values tend to provide better repayment support and may result in little or no loss. Alternatively, when default is driven by more general economic conditions, underlying collateral generally has devalued more and results in larger losses due to default. Loans secured by non-owner occupied real estate are primarily susceptible to risks associated with swings in occupancy or vacancy and related shifts in lease rates, rental rates or room rates. Most often, these shifts are a result of changes in general economic or market conditions or overbuilding and resulting over-supply of space. Losses are dependent on the value of underlying collateral at the time of default. Values are generally driven by these same factors and influenced by interest rates and required rates of return as well as changes in occupancy costs. Collateral values may be determined by appraisals obtained through Bank-approved, licensed appraisers, qualified independent third parties, sales invoices, or other appropriate means.

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Agricultural loans, whether secured or unsecured, generally are made to producers and processors of crops and livestock. Repayment is primarily from the sale of an agricultural product or service. Agricultural loans are generally secured by inventory, receivables, equipment, and other real property. Agricultural loans primarily are susceptible to changes in market demand for specific commodities. This may be exacerbated by, among other things, industry changes, changes in the individual financial capacity of the business owner, general economic conditions and changes in business cycles, as well as adverse weather conditions such as drought or floods. Problem agricultural loans are generally identified by periodic review of financial information that may include financial statements, tax returns, crop budgets, payment history, and crop inspections. Based on this information, the Company may decide to take any of several courses of action, including demand for repayment, requiring the borrower to provide a significant principal payment and/or additional collateral or requiring similar support from guarantors. Notwithstanding, when repayment becomes unlikely based on the borrower's income and cash flow, repossession or foreclosure of the underlying collateral may become necessary.

Residential mortgage loans, which are secured by real estate, are primarily susceptible to four risks; non-payment due to diminished or lost income, over-extension of credit, a lack of borrower's cash flow to sustain payments, and shortfalls in collateral value. In general, non-payment is usually due to loss of employment and follows general economic trends in the economy, particularly the upward movement in the unemployment rate, loss of collateral value, and demand shifts.

Construction loans, whether owner-occupied or non-owner occupied residential development loans, are not only susceptible to the related risks described above but the added risks of construction, including cost over-runs, mismanagement of the project, or lack of demand and market changes experienced at time of completion. Losses are primarily related to underlying collateral value and changes therein as described above. Problem construction loans are generally identified by periodic review of financial information that may include financial statements, tax returns and payment history of the borrower. Based on this information, the Company may decide to take any of several courses of action, including demand for repayment, requiring the borrower to provide a significant principal payment and/or additional collateral or requiring similar support from guarantors, or repossession or foreclosure of the underlying collateral. Collateral values may be determined by appraisals obtained through Bank-approved, licensed appraisers, qualified independent third parties, purchase invoices, or other appropriate documentation.

Consumer loans, whether unsecured or secured, are primarily susceptible to four risks: non-payment due to diminished or lost income, over-extension of credit, a lack of borrower's cash flow to sustain payments, and shortfall in collateral value. In general, non-payment is usually due to loss of employment and will follow general economic trends in the economy, particularly the upward movements in the unemployment rate, loss of collateral value, and demand shifts.

Collateral values may be determined by appraisals obtained through Bank-approved, licensed appraisers, qualified independent third parties, purchase invoices, or other appropriate documentation. Collateral valuations are obtained at origination of the credit and periodically thereafter (generally annually but may be more frequent depending on the collateral type), once repayment is questionable, and the loan has been deemed classified.

As of September 30, 2020, approximately 34% in principal amount of the Company's loans were for general commercial uses, including professional, retail and small businesses. Approximately 46% in principal amount of the Company’s loans were secured by commercial real estate, consisting primarily of loans secured by commercial properties and construction and land development loans. Approximately 10% in principal amount of the Company's loans were for agriculture, approximately 7% in principal amount of the Company’s loans were residential mortgage loans, approximately 1% in principal amount of the Company’s loans were residential construction loans and approximately 2% in principal amount of the Company’s loans were consumer loans.

Once a loan becomes delinquent or repayment becomes questionable, a Company collection officer will address collateral shortfalls with the borrower and attempt to obtain additional collateral or a principal payment. If this is not forthcoming and payment of principal and interest in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement becomes unlikely, the Company will consider the loan to be impaired and will estimate its probable loss, using the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the loan's observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. For collateral dependent loans, the Company will utilize a recent valuation of the underlying collateral less estimated costs of sale, and charge-off the loan down to the estimated net realizable amount. Depending on the length of time until final collection, the Company may periodically revalue the estimated loss and take additional charge-offs or specific reserves as warranted. Revaluations may occur as often as every 3-12 months depending on the underlying collateral and volatility of values. Final charge-offs or recoveries are taken when the collateral is liquidated and the actual loss is confirmed. Unpaid balances on loans after or during collection and liquidation may also be pursued through legal action and attachment of wages or judgment liens on the borrower's other assets.

At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, all loans were pledged under a blanket collateral lien to secure actual or potential borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”).

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Non-accrual and Past Due Loans

The Company’s loans by delinquency and non-accrual status, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, were as follows:

($ in thousands)	Current & Accruing		30-59 Days Past Due & Accruing		60-89 Days Past Due & Accruing		90 Days or More Past Due & Accruing		Nonaccrual		Total Loans
September 30, 2020
Commercial	$	331,012	$	139	$	27	$	—	$	267	$	331,445
Commercial Real Estate		450,601		246		—		—		5,390		456,237
Agriculture		92,915		—		—		—		9,130		102,045
Residential Mortgage		67,085		—		—		—		155		67,240
Residential Construction		6,347		263		—		—		—		6,610
Consumer		19,684		17		—		—		695		20,396
Total	$	967,644	$	665	$	27	$	—	$	15,637	$	983,973

December 31, 2019
Commercial	$	105,741	$	—	$	133	$	—	$	266	$	106,140
Commercial Real Estate		451,215		—		93		—		466		451,774
Agriculture		115,751		—		—		—		—		115,751
Residential Mortgage		64,771		—		—		—		172		64,943
Residential Construction		15,212		—		—		—		—		15,212
Consumer		26,472		100		—		—		253		26,825
Total	$	779,162	$	100	$	226	$	—	$	1,157	$	780,645

Non-accrual loans amounted to $15,637,000 at September 30, 2020 and were comprised of two commercial loans totaling $267,000, four commercial real estate loans totaling $5,390,000, three agriculture loans totaling $9,130,000, one residential mortgage loan totaling $155,000 and four consumer loans totaling $695,000. Non-accrual loans amounted to $1,157,000 at December 31, 2019 and were comprised of three commercial loans totaling $266,000, two commercial real estate loans totaling $466,000, one residential mortgage loan totaling $172,000, and four consumer loans totaling $253,000. All non-accrual loans are measured for impairment based upon the present value of future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the loan's observable market price, or the fair value of collateral, if the loan is collateral dependent. If the measurement of the non-accrual loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, an impairment is recognized through the establishment of a specific reserve sufficient to cover expected losses and/or a charge-off against the allowance for loan losses. If the loan is considered to be collateral dependent, it is generally the Company's policy to charge-off the portion of any non-accrual loan that the Company does not expect to collect by writing the loan down to the estimated net realizable value of the underlying collateral. There were no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were on non-accrual status at September 30, 2020. Loans with deferrals granted under Section 4013 of the CARES Act are not considered past due and/or reported as nonaccrual if deemed collectible during the deferral period. See Note 2 for discussion on policy election on loan modifications under Section 4013 of the CARES Act.

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Impaired Loans

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled interest payments. Loans to be considered for impairment include non-accrual loans, troubled debt restructurings and loans with a risk rating of 5 (special mention) or worse and an aggregate exposure of $500,000 or more. Once identified, impaired loans are measured individually for impairment using one of three methods: present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate; the loan's observable market price; or fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. In general, any portion of the recorded investment in a collateral dependent loan in excess of the fair value of the collateral that can be identified as uncollectible, and is, therefore, deemed a confirmed loss, is promptly charged-off against the allowance for loan losses.

Impaired loans, segregated by loan class, as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

($ in thousands)	Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Recorded Investment with No Allowance		Recorded Investment with Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance
September 30, 2020
Commercial	$	1,138	$	267	$	842	$	1,109	$	16
Commercial Real Estate		5,625		5,390		—		5,390		—
Agriculture		9,189		9,130		—		9,130		—
Residential Mortgage		1,055		155		892		1,047		162
Residential Construction		693		—		661		661		72
Consumer		813		695		74		769		1
Total	$	18,513	$	15,637	$	2,469	$	18,106	$	251

December 31, 2019
Commercial	$	1,694	$	266	$	1,385	$	1,651	$	26
Commercial Real Estate		715		466		250		716		19
Agriculture		—		—		—		—		—
Residential Mortgage		1,152		172		912		1,084		171
Residential Construction		724		—		691		691		56
Consumer		340		253		80		333		1
Total	$	4,625	$	1,157	$	3,318	$	4,475	$	273

The average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans during the three months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 was as follows:

($ in thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020				Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
Commercial	$	1,291	$	15	$	2,098	$	28
Commercial Real Estate		5,549		5		600		4
Agriculture		9,137		—		—		—
Residential Mortgage		1,057		7		1,054		29
Residential Construction		666		8		705		9
Consumer		865		14		361		1
Total	$	18,565	$	49	$	4,818	$	71

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The average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 was as follows:

($ in thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
Commercial	$	1,424	$	50	$	2,318	$	102
Commercial Real Estate		3,142		9		617		12
Agriculture		4,569		—		2,402		240
Residential Mortgage		1,068		22		1,253		63
Residential Construction		676		26		678		26
Consumer		598		16		374		23
Total	$	11,477	$	123	$	7,642	$	466

Troubled Debt Restructurings

The Company's loan portfolio includes certain loans that have been modified in a Troubled Debt Restructuring ("TDR"), which are loans on which concessions in terms have been granted because of the borrowers' financial difficulties and, as a result, the Company receives less than the current market-based compensation for the loan. These concessions may include reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance, or other actions. Certain TDRs are placed on non-accrual status at the time of restructure and may be returned to accruing status after considering the borrower's sustained repayment performance for a reasonable period, generally six months.

When a loan is modified, it is measured based upon the present value of future cash flows discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan agreement, or the fair value of collateral less selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent. If the value of the modified loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, impairment is recognized through a specific allowance or a charge-off of the loan.

The Company had $2,541,000 and $3,413,000 in TDR loans as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Specific reserves for TDR loans totaled $251,000 and $273,000 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. TDR loans performing in compliance with modified terms totaled $2,469,000 and $3,318,000 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. There were no commitments to advance additional funds on existing TDR loans as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

On March 22, 2020, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued joint guidance advising that the agencies have confirmed with the staff of the Financial Accounting Standards Board that short-term modifications due to COVID-19, made on a good faith basis to borrowers who were current prior to relief, are not TDRs. The CARES Act also provided relief from TDR classification for certain COVID-19 loan modifications. The Bank elected not to classify modifications that meet the criteria under either the CARES Act or the criteria specified by the regulatory agencies as TDRs.

There were no loans modified as TDRs during the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019.

There were no loans modified as TDRs during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020.

Loans modified as TDRs during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 were as follows:

($ in thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
	Number of Contracts		Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment		Post-modification outstanding recorded investment
Residential Construction		2	$	189	$	189
Total		2	$	189	$	189

Loan modifications generally involve reductions in the interest rate, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, or forbearance. No loans were modified as a TDR within the previous 12 months that subsequently defaulted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019.

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Credit Quality Indicators

All loans are rated using the credit risk ratings and criteria adopted by the Company. Risk ratings are adjusted as future circumstances warrant. All credits risk rated 1, 2, 3 or 4 equate to a Pass as indicated by Federal and State bank regulatory agencies; a 5 equates to a Special Mention; a 6 equates to Substandard; a 7 equates to Doubtful; and an 8 equates to a Loss. For the definitions of each risk rating, see Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The following table presents the risk ratings by loan class as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

($ in thousands)	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Loss		Total
September 30, 2020
Commercial	$	320,552	$	9,907	$	986	$	—	$	—	$	331,445
Commercial Real Estate		435,391		8,699		12,147		—		—		456,237
Agriculture		90,582		—		11,463		—		—		102,045
Residential Mortgage		66,929		—		311		—		—		67,240
Residential Construction		6,610		—		—		—		—		6,610
Consumer		19,621		—		775		—		—		20,396
Total	$	939,685	$	18,606	$	25,682	$	—	$	—	$	983,973

December 31, 2019
Commercial	$	104,944	$	428	$	768	$	—	$	—	$	106,140
Commercial Real Estate		427,991		17,739		6,044		—		—		451,774
Agriculture		105,573		7,823		2,355		—		—		115,751
Residential Mortgage		64,596		—		347		—		—		64,943
Residential Construction		15,212		—		—		—		—		15,212
Consumer		25,933		500		392		—		—		26,825
Total	$	744,249	$	26,490	$	9,906	$	—	$	—	$	780,645

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The following tables detail activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan class for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Three months ended September 30, 2020
($ in thousands)	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate		Agriculture		Residential Mortgage		Residential Construction			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
Balance as of June 30, 2020	$	2,338		$	7,434	$	1,655	$	540	$	245		$	224		$	1,195		$	13,631
Provision for loan losses		(5	)		1,075		225		133		(99	)		(24	)		(505	)		800

Charge-offs		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—
Recoveries		1			—		—		—		—			24			—			25
Net recoveries		1			—		—		—		—			24			—			25
Balance as of September 30, 2020	$	2,334		$	8,509	$	1,880	$	673	$	146		$	224		$	690		$	14,456

Nine months ended September 30, 2020
($ in thousands)	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate		Agriculture			Residential Mortgage		Residential Construction			Consumer			Unallocated		Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	2,354		$	6,846	$	2,054		$	466	$	201		$	236		$	199	$	12,356
Provision for loan losses		151			1,663		(174	)		207		(55	)		(33	)		491		2,250

Charge-offs		(184	)		—		—			—		—			(13	)		—		(197	)
Recoveries		13			—		—			—		—			34			—		47
Net (charge-offs) recoveries		(171	)		—		—			—		—			21			—		(150	)
Balance as of September 30, 2020	$	2,334		$	8,509	$	1,880		$	673	$	146		$	224		$	690	$	14,456

The following table details the allowance for loan losses allocated to loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment by loan class as of September 30, 2020.

($ in thousands)	Commercial		Commercial Real Estate		Agriculture		Residential Mortgage		Residential Construction		Consumer		Unallocated		Total
Period-end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	16	$	—	$	—	$	162	$	72	$	1	$	—	$	251
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,318		8,509		1,880		511		74		223		690		14,205
Ending Balance	$	2,334	$	8,509	$	1,880	$	673	$	146	$	224	$	690	$	14,456

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The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by loan class for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Three months ended September 30, 2019
($ in thousands)	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate		Agriculture			Residential Mortgage		Residential Construction		Consumer			Unallocated			Total
Balance as of June 30, 2019	$	2,372		$	6,429	$	1,913		$	436	$	196	$	263		$	1,229		$	12,838
Provision for loan losses		384			154		280			17		52		(6	)		(881	)		—

Charge-offs		(446	)		—		(98	)		—		—		(14	)		—			(558	)
Recoveries		2			—		—			—		—		5			—			7
Net charge-offs		(444	)		—		(98	)		—		—		(9	)		—			(551	)
Balance as of September 30, 2019	$	2,312		$	6,583	$	2,095		$	453	$	248	$	248		$	348		$	12,287

Nine months ended September 30, 2019
($ in thousands)	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate		Agriculture			Residential Mortgage			Residential Construction			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2018	$	3,198		$	5,890	$	1,632		$	643		$	318		$	279		$	862		$	12,822
Provision for loan losses		(375	)		693		561			(262	)		(91	)		(12	)		(514	)		—

Charge-offs		(596	)		—		(98	)		—			—			(29	)		—			(723	)
Recoveries		85			—		—			72			21			10			—			188
Net (charge-offs) recoveries		(511	)		—		(98	)		72			21			(19	)		—			(535	)
Balance as of September 30, 2019	$	2,312		$	6,583	$	2,095		$	453		$	248		$	248		$	348		$	12,287

The following table details the allowance for loan losses allocated to loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment by loan class as of September 30, 2019.

($ in thousands)	Commercial		Commercial Real Estate		Agriculture		Residential Mortgage		Residential Construction		Consumer		Unallocated		Total
Period-end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	30	$	20	$	—	$	175	$	53	$	1	$	—	$	279
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,282		6,563		2,095		278		195		247		348		12,008
Ending Balance	$	2,312	$	6,583	$	2,095	$	453	$	248	$	248	$	348	$	12,287

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The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses and the amount allocated to loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Year ended December 31, 2019
($ in thousands)	Commercial			Commercial Real Estate		Agriculture			Residential Mortgage			Residential Construction			Consumer			Unallocated			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2018	$	3,198		$	5,890	$	1,632		$	643		$	318		$	279		$	862		$	12,822
Provision for loan losses		(415	)		956		520			(251	)		(138	)		(9	)		(663	)		—

Charge-offs		(638	)		—		(98	)		—			—			(43	)		—			(779	)
Recoveries		209			—		—			74			21			9			—			313
Net (charge-offs) recoveries		(429	)		—		(98	)		74			21			(34	)		—			(466	)
Ending Balance	$	2,354		$	6,846	$	2,054		$	466		$	201		$	236		$	199		$	12,356
Period-end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	26		$	19	$	—		$	171		$	56		$	1		$	—		$	273
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,328			6,827		2,054			295			145			235			199			12,083
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	2,354		$	6,846	$	2,054		$	466		$	201		$	236		$	199		$	12,356

The Company’s investment in loans as of September 30, 2020, September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2019 related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses by loan class and disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology was as follows:

($ in thousands)	Commercial		Commercial Real Estate		Agriculture		Residential Mortgage		Residential Construction		Consumer		Total
September 30, 2020
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,109	$	5,390	$	9,130	$	1,047	$	661	$	769	$	18,106
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		330,336		450,847		92,915		66,193		5,949		19,627		965,867
Ending Balance	$	331,445	$	456,237	$	102,045	$	67,240	$	6,610	$	20,396	$	983,973

September 30, 2019
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,849	$	596	$	—	$	1,093	$	700	$	520	$	4,758
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		103,064		433,102		118,516		59,747		19,514		27,852		761,795
Ending Balance	$	104,913	$	433,698	$	118,516	$	60,840	$	20,214	$	28,372	$	766,553

December 31, 2019
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,651	$	716	$	—	$	1,084	$	691	$	333	$	4,475
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		104,489		451,058		115,751		63,859		14,521		26,492		776,170
Ending Balance	$	106,140	$	451,774	$	115,751	$	64,943	$	15,212	$	26,825	$	780,645

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5.	MORTGAGE OPERATIONS

Transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities are accounted for and reported based on consistent application of a financial-components approach that focuses on control. Transfers of financial assets that are sales are distinguished from transfers that are secured borrowings. Retained interests (mortgage servicing rights) in loans sold are measured by allocating the previous carrying amount of the transferred assets between the loans sold and retained interests, if any, based on their relative fair value at the date of transfer. Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flows based on a current market interest rate.

The Company recognizes a gain and a related asset for the fair value of the rights to service loans for others when loans are sold. The Company sold substantially its entire portfolio of conforming long-term residential mortgage loans originated during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 for cash proceeds equal to the fair value of the loans. The Company serviced real estate mortgage loans for others totaling $209,444,000 and $208,862,000 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

The recorded value of mortgage servicing rights is amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing revenues. The Company assesses capitalized mortgage servicing rights for impairment based upon the fair value of those rights at each reporting date. For purposes of measuring impairment, the rights are stratified based upon the product type, term and interest rates. Fair value is determined by discounting estimated net future cash flows from mortgage servicing activities using discount rates that approximate current market rates and estimated prepayment rates, among other assumptions. The amount of impairment recognized, if any, is the amount by which the capitalized mortgage servicing rights for a stratum exceeds their fair value. Impairment, if any, is recognized through a valuation allowance for each individual stratum. Changes in the carrying amount of mortgage servicing rights are reported in earnings under non-interest income on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Key assumptions used in measuring the fair value of mortgage servicing rights as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019

Constant prepayment rate		18.91	%		12.10	%
Discount rate		10.00	%		10.01	%
Weighted average life (years)		4.18			5.50

The following table summarizes the Company’s mortgage servicing rights assets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Mortgage servicing rights are included in Interest Receivable and Other Assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets:

	(in thousands)
	December 31, 2019		Additions			Reductions			September 30, 2020

Mortgage servicing rights	$	1,481	$	393		$	(305	)	$	1,569
Valuation allowance		—		(305	)		—			(305	)
Mortgage servicing rights, net of valuation allowance	$	1,481	$	88		$	(305	)	$	1,264

At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the estimated fair market value of the Company’s mortgage servicing rights asset was $1,264,000 and $1,631,000, respectively.

The Company received contractually specified servicing fees of $134,000 and $129,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively. The Company received contractually specified servicing fees of $396,000 and $393,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively. Contractually specified servicing fees are included in non-interest income on the condensed consolidated statements of income, net of the amortization of the mortgage servicing rights asset.

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6.	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Securities available-for-sale and trading securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a non-recurring basis, such as loans held-for-sale, loans held-for-investment and certain other assets. These non-recurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets. Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstances that caused the transfer, which generally corresponds with the Company’s quarterly valuation process.

Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The table below presents the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2020:

(in thousands)
September 30, 2020	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
U.S. Treasury securities	$	30,873	$	30,873	$	—	$	—
Securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations		79,245		—		79,245		—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		32,241		—		32,241		—
Collateralized mortgage obligations		78,517		—		78,517		—
Mortgage-backed securities		142,493		—		142,493		—
Total investments at fair value	$	363,369	$	30,873	$	332,496	$	—

There were no transfers of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis between level 1 and level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The table below presents the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2019:

(in thousands)
December 31, 2019	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
U.S. Treasury securities	$	43,255	$	43,255	$	—	$	—
Securities of U.S. government agencies and corporations		53,912		—		53,912		—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		27,031		—		27,031		—
Collateralized mortgage obligations		79,420		—		79,420		—
Mortgage-backed securities		139,279		—		139,279		—
Total investments at fair value	$	342,897	$	43,255	$	299,642	$	—

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Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis are included in the table below by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

(in thousands)
September 30, 2020	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Mortgage servicing rights	$	1,264	$	—	$	—	$	1,264
Total assets at fair value	$	1,264	$	—	$	—	$	1,264

(in thousands)
December 31, 2019	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Impaired loans	$	170	$	—	$	—	$	170
Total assets at fair value	$	170	$	—	$	—	$	170

There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Key methods and assumptions used in measuring the fair value of mortgage servicing rights as of September 30, 2020 and impaired loans as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	Method	Assumption Inputs

Mortgage servicing rights	Discounted cash flows	Present value of expected future cash flows was estimated using a discount rate factor of 10.00% as of September 30, 2020. A constant prepayment rate of 18.91% as of September 30, 2020 was utilized.

Impaired loans	Collateral, market, income, enterprise, liquidation and discounted Cash Flows	External appraised values, management assumptions regarding market trends or other relevant factors, selling costs generally ranging from 6% to 10%, or the amount and timing of cash flows based on the loan's effective interest rate.

The following section describes the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value.

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

Investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions, and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets where valuations include significant unobservable assumptions.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

Mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) are subject to impairment testing. All mortgage servicing rights are initially measured and recorded at fair value at the time loans are sold. The fair value of MSRs is determined based on the price that would be received to sell the MSRs in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Subsequent fair value measurements are determined using a discounted cash flow model. In order to determine the fair value of the mortgage servicing rights, the present value of expected future cash flows is estimated. Assumptions used include market discount rates, anticipated prepayment speeds, delinquency and foreclosure rates, and ancillary fee income. At September 30, 2020, the discount rate and constant prepayment rate used in measuring the fair value of the Company’s mortgage servicing rights was 10.00% and 18.91%, respectively.

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The model used to calculate the fair value of the Company’s mortgage servicing rights is periodically validated by an independent external model validation group. The model assumptions and the mortgage servicing rights fair value estimates are also compared to observable trades of similar portfolios as well as to mortgage servicing rights broker valuations and industry surveys, as available. If the valuation model reflects a value less than the carrying value, mortgage servicing rights are adjusted to fair value through a valuation allowance as determined by the model. As such, the Company classifies mortgage servicing rights subjected to non-recurring fair value adjustments as Level 3.

Impaired Loans

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Once a loan is identified as individually impaired, the Company measures impairment. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including the present value of expected cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the loan's observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Those impaired loans not requiring charge-off or specific allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans.

At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 certain impaired loans were considered collateral dependent and were evaluated based on the fair value of the underlying collateral securing the loan. Impaired loans where a charge-off is recorded based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When a loan is evaluated based on the fair value of the underlying collateral securing the loan, the Company records the impaired loan as non-recurring Level 3 given the valuation includes significant unobservable assumptions.

Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments for the periods ended September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were approximately as follows:

(in thousands)			September 30, 2020				December 31, 2019
	Level		Carrying amount		Fair value		Carrying amount		Fair value

Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		1	$	275,643	$	275,643	$	111,493	$	111,493
Certificates of deposit		2		18,142		18,751		14,700		14,984
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank and other equity securities		3		6,480		6,480		6,574		6,574
Loans receivable:
Net loans		3		965,847		921,387		768,873		723,507
Loans held-for-sale		2		4,650		4,812		4,130		4,213
Interest receivable		2		5,088		5,088		4,295		4,295
Mortgage servicing rights		3		1,264		1,264		1,481		1,631
Financial liabilities:
Deposits		3		1,499,001		1,468,740		1,138,632		1,035,644
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		2		10,000		9,993		—		—
Interest payable		2		87		87		92		92

Limitations

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument and expected exit prices. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Fair value estimates are based on existing on- and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments. Other significant assets and liabilities that are not considered financial assets or liabilities include deferred tax liabilities and premises and equipment. In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses can have a significant effect on fair value estimates and have not been considered in many of the estimates.

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7.	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit in the form of loans or through standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the balance sheet. The contract amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments.

The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

Financial instruments, whose contract amounts represent credit risk at the indicated periods, were as follows:

(in thousands)	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019

Undisbursed loan commitments	$	192,765	$	198,534
Standby letters of credit		2,898		2,455
Commitments to sell loans		2,330		1,240
	$	197,993	$	202,229

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation. Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank issues both financial and performance standby letters of credit. The financial standby letters of credit are primarily to guarantee payment to third parties. At September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were no financial standby letters of credit outstanding. The performance standby letters of credit are typically issued to municipalities as specific performance bonds. Performance standby letters of credit totaled $2,898,000 and $2,455,000 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. At September 30, 2020, the Bank had experienced no draws on these letters of credit, resulting in no related liability included on its balance sheet; however, should a triggering event occur, the Bank either has collateral in excess of the letter of credit or imbedded agreements of recourse from the customer. The Bank has set aside a reserve for unfunded commitments in the amount of $950,000 and $840,000 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, which is recorded in “interest payable and other liabilities” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit bear similar credit risk characteristics as outstanding loans. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had no off-balance sheet derivatives requiring additional disclosure.

Mortgage loans sold to investors may be sold with servicing rights retained, for which the Company makes only standard legal representations and warranties as to meeting certain underwriting and collateral documentation standards. In the past two years, the Company has not had to repurchase any loans due to deficiencies in underwriting or loan documentation. Management believes that any liabilities that may result from such recourse provisions are not significant.

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8.	STOCK PLANS

On January 23, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a 5% stock dividend payable as of March 25, 2020 to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2020. All stock options and restricted stock outstanding have been adjusted to give retroactive effect to stock dividends.

The following table presents the activity related to stock options for the three months ended September 30, 2020.

	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Options outstanding at Beginning of Period		588,420	$	9.31
Granted		—		—
Expired		—		—
Cancelled / Forfeited		—		—
Exercised		—		—
Options outstanding at End of Period		588,420	$	9.31	$	456,692		6.94
Exercisable (vested) at End of Period		293,924	$	7.59	$	456,692		5.14

The following table presents the activity related to stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Options outstanding at Beginning of Period		425,373		$	8.30
Granted		178,087		$	11.19
Expired		—		$	—
Cancelled / Forfeited		—			—
Exercised		(15,040	)		3.11
Options outstanding at End of Period		588,420		$	9.31	$	456,692		6.94
Exercisable (vested) at End of Period		293,924		$	7.59	$	456,692		5.14

The weighted average grant date fair value per share of options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $1.41 per share.

The intrinsic value of options exercised was $96,000 and $0 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively. The fair value of awards vested was $149,000 and $141,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively.

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As of September 30, 2020, there was $367,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.53 years.

There was $46,000 and $134,000 of recognized compensation cost related to stock options granted for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

A summary of the weighted average assumptions used in valuing stock options during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 is presented below:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020*		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Risk Free Interest Rate		—		1.42	%

Expected Dividend Yield		—		0.00	%

Expected Life in Years		—		5

Expected Price Volatility		—		10.18	%

* There were no stock options granted during the three months ended September 30, 2020.

The following table presents the activity related to non-vested restricted stock for the three months ended September 30, 2020.

	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Non-vested Restricted stock outstanding at Beginning of Period		140,971	$	10.84	_		_
Granted		700		8.00
Cancelled / Forfeited		—		—
Exercised/Released/Vested		—		—
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at End of Period		141,671	$	10.82	$	1,161,702		2.68

The following table presents the activity related to non-vested restricted stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Non-vested Restricted stock outstanding at Beginning of Period		131,661	$	9.72	_ _		_ _
Granted		41,685		11.14
Cancelled / Forfeited		(858)		10.74
Exercised/Released/Vested		(30,817)		6.56
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at End of Period		141,671	$	10.82	$	1,161,702		2.68

The weighted average fair value of restricted stock granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $11.14 per share.

As of September 30, 2020, there was $816,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.68 years.

There was $96,000 and $278,000 of recognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

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The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). There are 310,041 shares authorized for issuance under the ESPP. The total number of shares authorized has been adjusted to give retroactive effect to stock dividends and stock splits, including the 5% stock dividend declared on January 23, 2020, payable March 25, 2020 to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2020. The ESPP will expire on March 16, 2026.

The ESPP is implemented by participation periods of not more than twenty seven months each. The Board of Directors determines the commencement date and duration of each participation period. The Board of Directors approved the current participation period of November 24, 2019 to November 23, 2020. An eligible employee is one who has been continually employed for at least 90 days prior to commencement of a participation period. Under the terms of the ESPP, employees can choose to have up to 10 percent of their compensation withheld to purchase the Company’s common stock each participation period. The purchase price of the stock is 85 percent of the lower of the fair value on the last trading day before the date of participation or the fair value on the last trading day during the participation period.

As of September 30, 2020, there was $6,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to ESPP issuances. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 0.25 years.

There was $6,000 and $19,000 of recognized compensation cost related to ESPP issuances for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

The weighted average fair value option at issuance date during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $2.37 per share.

A summary of the weighted average assumptions used in valuing ESPP issuances during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 is presented below.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Risk Free Interest Rate		1.56	%		1.56	%

Expected Dividend Yield		0.00	%		0.00	%

Expected Life in Years		1.00			1.00

Expected Price Volatility		13.09	%		13.09	%

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9.	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table details activity in accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2020.

(in thousands)	Unrealized Gains on Securities			Officers’ retirement plan			Directors’ retirement plan			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance as of June 30, 2020	$	7,869		$	(1,411	)	$	(16	)	$	6,442
Current period other comprehensive loss		(89	)		—			—			(89	)
Balance as of September 30, 2020	$	7,780		$	(1,411	)	$	(16	)	$	6,353

The following table details activity in accumulated other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

(in thousands)	Unrealized Gains on Securities		Officers’ retirement plan			Directors’ retirement plan			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	1,561	$	(1,411	)	$	(16	)	$	134
Current period other comprehensive income		6,219		—			—			6,219
Balance as of September 30, 2020	$	7,780	$	(1,411	)	$	(16	)	$	6,353

The following table details activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended September 30, 2019.

(in thousands)	Unrealized Gains on Securities		Officers’ retirement plan			Directors’ retirement plan		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance as of June 30, 2019	$	935	$	(1,198	)	$	29	$	(234	)
Current period other comprehensive income		762		—			—		762
Balance as of September 30, 2019	$	1,697	$	(1,198	)	$	29	$	528

The following table details activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

(in thousands)	Unrealized Gains on Securities			Officers’ retirement plan			Directors’ retirement plan		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance as of December 31, 2018	$	(3,867	)	$	(1,198	)	$	29	$	(5,036	)
Current period other comprehensive income		5,564			—			—		5,564
Balance as of September 30, 2019	$	1,697		$	(1,198	)	$	29	$	528

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10.	OUTSTANDING SHARES AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

On January 23, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a 5% stock dividend payable March 25, 2020 to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2020. All income per share amounts have been adjusted to give retroactive effect to stock dividends.

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Basic EPS includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the respective period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus dilutive shares for the quarter. Diluted shares include all common stock equivalents (“in-the-money” stock options, unvested restricted stock, stock units, warrants and rights, convertible bonds and preferred stock), which reflects the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of the Company.

The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (dollars in thousands except per share amounts):

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$	3,425	$	3,754	$	8,809	$	11,145

Weighted average common shares outstanding		12,827,363		12,778,125		12,816,320		12,769,373
Basic EPS	$	0.27	$	0.29	$	0.69	$	0.87

Diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$	3,425	$	3,754	$	8,809	$	11,145

Weighted average common shares outstanding		12,827,363		12,778,125		12,816,320		12,769,373

Effect of dilutive shares		93,971		157,559		111,028		154,151

Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding		12,921,334		12,935,684		12,927,348		12,923,524
Diluted EPS	$	0.27	$	0.29	$	0.68	$	0.86

Stock options which were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they would have had an anti-dilutive effect amounted to 404,262 shares and 226,186 shares for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Restricted stock which were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they would have had an anti-dilutive effect amounted to 42,035 shares and 0 shares for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Stock options which were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they would have had an anti-dilutive effect amounted to 404,262 shares and 226,186 shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Restricted stock which were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they would have had an anti-dilutive effect amounted to 42,035 shares and 0 shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

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LEASES

The Bank leases ten branch and administrative locations under operating leases expiring on various dates through 2030. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For lease agreements entered into or reassessed after the adoption of Topic 842, the Bank combines lease and nonlease components. The Bank had no financing leases as of September 30, 2020.

Most leases include options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from 3 to 10 years. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Bank’s sole discretion. Most leases are currently in the extension period. For the remaining leases with options to renew, the Bank has not included the extended lease terms in the calculation of lease liabilities as the options are not reasonably certain of being exercised. Certain lease agreements include rental payments that are adjusted periodically for inflation. The Bank's lease agreements do not contain any residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants.

The Bank uses its FHLB advance fixed rates, which are the Bank’s incremental borrowing rates for secured borrowings, as the discount rates to calculate lease liabilities.

The Company had right-of-use assets totaling $6,414,000 and $6,962,000 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company had lease liabilities totaling $6,989,000 and $7,483,000 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company recognized lease expenses totaling $312,000 and $277,000 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $932,000 and $724,000 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Lease expenses include expenses related to short-term leases and recognition of deferred gain on sale-leaseback. Lease expense is included in Occupancy and equipment expense on the Income Statement.

The table below summarizes the maturity of remaining lease liabilities at September 30, 2020:

(in thousands)	September 30, 2020
2020	$	301
2021		1,229
2022		1,140
2023		1,006
2024		899
2025 and thereafter		3,080
Total lease payments		7,655
Less: interest		(666	)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	6,989

The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020:

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)	2020		2019		2020		2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	302	$	219	$	851	$	653
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities		—		3,410		221		7,827

The following table presents the weighted average operating lease term and discount rate at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019

Weighted-average remaining lease term – operating leases, in years	$	7.32		$	8.01
Weighted-average discount rate – operating leases	$	2.45	%	$	2.52	%

12.	SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

Short-term borrowings totaling $10 million as of September 30, 2020 consisted of advances with the FHLB through its COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Advances Program. Such advances mature at a range of 0.2 to 0.7 years at a 0% interest rate. The advances are secured under terms of a blanket collateral agreement by a pledge of FHLB stock and certain other qualifying collateral such as commercial and mortgage loans. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had a remaining collateral borrowing capacity with the FHLB of $309,051,000. The Company also has unsecured formal lines of credit totaling $122,000,000 with correspondent banks. The Company had no short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2019.

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ITEM 2. – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report may include forward-looking statements, which may include forecasts of our financial results and condition, expectations for our operations and business, and our assumptions for those forecasts and expectations. Do not rely unduly on forward-looking statements. Actual results might differ significantly compared to our forecasts and expectations. See Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” and the other risks described in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Part II, Item 1A "Risk Factors" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the other risks described in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for factors to be considered when reading any forward-looking statements in this filing.

This report and other reports or statements which we may release may include forward-looking statements, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We may make forward-looking statements in our Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, press releases, news articles and when we are speaking on behalf of the Company. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Often, they include the words “believe,” “expect,” “target,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “strive,” “estimate,” “potential,” “project,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “might,” or “may.” These forward-looking statements are intended to provide investors with additional information with which they may assess our future potential. All of these forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about an uncertain future and are based on information available to us at the date of these statements. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, assumptions or events that occur after the date any forward-looking statements are made.

In this document and in other SEC filings or other public statements, for example, we make forward-looking statements relating to the following topics, among others:

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Our business objectives, strategies and initiatives, our organizational structure, the growth of our business and our competitive position and prospects, and the effect of competition on our business and strategies

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Our assessment of significant factors and developments that have affected or may affect our results

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Pending and recent legal and regulatory actions, and future legislative and regulatory developments, including the effects of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”), the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (the “EGRRCPA”), and other legislation and governmental measures introduced in response to the financial crisis which began in 2008 and the ensuing recession affecting the banking system, financial markets and the U.S. economy, as well as the effect of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), enacted in March 2020, in an effort to mitigate the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and the governmental actions in response thereto

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Regulatory and compliance controls, processes and requirements and their impact on our business

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The costs and effects of legal or regulatory actions

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Expectations regarding draws on performance letters of credit and liabilities that may result from recourse provisions in standby letters of credit

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Our intent to sell or hold, and the likelihood that we would be required to sell, various investment securities

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Our regulatory capital requirements, including the capital rules established after the financial crisis by the U.S. federal banking agencies and our current intention not to elect to use the recently enacted community bank leverage framework

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Expectations regarding our non-payment of a cash dividend on our common stock in the foreseeable future

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Credit quality and provision for credit losses and management of asset quality and credit risk, expectations regarding collections and expectations regarding the forgiveness and SBA reimbursement of loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") and the timing thereof

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Our allowances for credit losses, including the conditions we consider in determining the unallocated allowance and our portfolio credit quality, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, underwriting standards, and risk grading

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Our assessment of economic conditions and trends and credit cycles and their impact on our business

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The seasonal nature of our business

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The impact of changes in interest rates and our strategy to manage our interest rate risk profile and the possible effect of changes in residential mortgage interest rates on new originations and refinancing of existing residential mortgage loans

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Loan portfolio composition and risk grade trends, expected charge-offs, portfolio credit quality, our strategy regarding troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”), delinquency rates and our underwriting standards and our expectations regarding our recognition of interest income on loans that were provided full payment deferrals upon completion of the payment forbearance period

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Our deposit base including renewal of time deposits

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The impact on our net interest income and net interest margin from the current interest rate environment

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Possible changes in the initiatives and policies of the federal bank regulatory agencies

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Tax rates and the impact of changes in the U.S. tax laws, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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Our pension and retirement plan costs

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Our liquidity strategies and beliefs concerning the adequacy of our liquidity position

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Critical accounting policies and estimates, the impact or anticipated impact of recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting principles

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Expected rates of return, maturities, loss exposure, growth rates, yields and projected results

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The possible impact of weather-related conditions, including drought, fire or flooding, seismic events, and related governmental responses, including related electrical power outages, on economic conditions, especially in the agricultural sector

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Maintenance of insurance coverages appropriate for our operations

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Threats to the banking sector and our business due to cybersecurity issues and attacks and regulatory expectations related to cybersecurity

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Our expectations regarding the adoption of the expected loss model for determining the allowance for loan losses

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The effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S., California and global economies and the actions of governments to reduce the spread of the virus and to mitigate the resulting economic consequences

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Descriptions of assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing

Readers of this document should not rely on any forward-looking statements, which reflect only our management’s belief as of the date of this report. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could and will cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in our forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations or prospects. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those listed in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of Part II of this Form 10-Q, Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of Part I of this Form 10-Q and "Risk Factors" and “Supervision and Regulation” in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in our other reports to the SEC.

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INTRODUCTION

This overview of Management’s Discussion and Analysis highlights selected information in this report and may not contain all of the information that is important to you. For a more complete understanding of trends, events, commitments, uncertainties, liquidity, capital resources and critical accounting estimates, you should carefully read this entire report and any other reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), together with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Our subsidiary, First Northern Bank of Dixon (the “Bank”), is a California state-chartered bank that derives most of its revenues from lending and deposit taking in the Sacramento Valley region of Northern California. Interest rates, business conditions and customer confidence all affect our ability to generate revenues. In addition, the regulatory and compliance environment and competition can present challenges to our ability to generate those revenues.

Significant results and developments during the third quarter and year-to-date 2020 included:

•	Net income of $8.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, down 21.0% from $11.1 million earned for the same period last year. Net income of $3.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, down 8.8% from $3.8 million for the same period last year.

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Diluted income per share of $0.68 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, down 20.9% from diluted income per share of $0.86 in the same period last year. Diluted income per share of $0.27 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, down 6.9% from diluted income per share of $0.29 for the same period last year.

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Net interest income of $35.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, down 0.7% from $35.2 million for the same period last year. The decrease was due to a decrease in interest income on due from banks, which was partially offset by an increase in interest income on loans and investment securities and a decrease in interest expense on deposits. Net interest income of $12.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, up 5.7% from $11.7 million for the same period last year. The increase was due to an increase in interest income on loans and a decrease in interest expense on deposits, which was partially offset by a decrease in interest income on due from banks and on investment securities.

•	Net interest margin of 3.29% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, down 18.8% from 4.05% for the same period last year. Net interest margin of 3.16% for the three months ended September 30, 2020, down 19.6% from 3.93% for the same period last year.

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Provision for loan losses of $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to no provision for the same period last year. Provision for loan losses of $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to no provision for the same period last year. The increase was largely driven by increases in qualitative factors adversely affecting our loan portfolio due to declines in the general economic environment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

•	Total assets of $1.68 billion as of September 30, 2020, up 29.8% from $1.29 billion as of December 31, 2019.

•	Total net loans (including loans held-for-sale) of $970.5 million as of September 30, 2020, up 25.6% from $773.0 million as of December 31, 2019. The increase was largely driven by PPP loans totaling approximately $232 million as of September 30, 2020.

•	Total investment securities of $363.4 million as of September 30, 2020, up 6.0% from $342.9 million as of December 31, 2019.

•	Total deposits of $1.50 billion as of September 30, 2020, up 31.7% from $1.14 billion as of December 31, 2019.

•	FHLB advances of $10 million as of September 30, 2020, compared to no FHLB advances as of December 31, 2019. Advances are from the FHLB's COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Advances Program and are short-term borrowings with a 0% interest rate.

Since March 13, 2020, the United States has been operating under a state of emergency declared by President Trump in response to the spread of the coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease which it causes. On March 4, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a similar state-wide emergency. Also, early in March, a number of county and other local health agencies in California declared emergencies and issued “stay-at-home” ordinances for all persons other than workers at “essential businesses”. Later in 2020, the California state government adopted a four-phase reopening plan. The ability of a county to move into a phase with fewer restrictions on economic and social activities is dependent upon the county’s compliance with parameters such as the county’s case rate, test positivity rate, and a health equity metric. As of this time, the California state government, as well as the county health departments in our market area, continue to limit business re-openings in certain sectors and/or with capacity and other restrictions. During March 2020 and continuing thereafter, the pandemic and governmental responses have resulted in recessionary economic, labor and financial market conditions across the United States and in our markets in California, including dramatic increases in unemployment. In response, the FRB reduced its federal funds rate by 1.5 percentage points to the current target range of .00 to .25 percent. In addition, in late March 2020, the U.S. government enacted the CARES Act, a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package, the largest in U.S. history, in an effort to lessen the impact of the pandemic on consumers and businesses.

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These developments have had an impact on our business. Our commercial real estate loan portfolio exposure to industries most affected by the stay-at-home order and subsequent limitations on business activities includes 5.7% to retail properties and business; 1.3% to restaurants; and 0.9% to the hospitality/hotel sector at September 30, 2020. Loans to these customers are generally secured by real estate with relatively low loan-to-value ratios and strong guarantors. There is concern that borrowers will draw on their credit lines to support cashflow disruptions caused by the continuing restrictions on business activities. Most of the Bank’s optional advance lines of credit are “controlled” with advances supported by certain assets pledged to the bank for repayment or specific budgeted expense. The Bank monitors credit line advances daily and has not noted any significant, unusual loan advances as of September 30, 2020. We have also granted customer relief in a variety of ways, including extended grace periods on residential and commercial mortgages, commercial loans, and automobile loan and lease payments, refraining from reporting payment deferrals to credit bureaus and waiving or refunding certain fees. The increase in our provision for loan and lease losses to $800,000 and $2,250,000 for the third quarter and year to date 2020, respectively, compared to no provision for the same periods in 2019, was largely driven by increases in qualitative factors adversely affecting our loan portfolio due to declines in the general economic environment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Bank, in the first part of April 2020, commenced participation in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of the Small Business Administration (SBA) which is aimed at providing relief from the pandemic to small businesses through loans by banks guaranteed by the SBA. In the initial phase of the program, the Bank approved approximately 650 applications for loans under the PPP covering approximately $184 million in funding. The program was suspended after the initial Congressional appropriation of $349 billion was exhausted. A second phase of the program, involving a Congressional appropriation of some $310 billion, was initiated on April 27, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the Bank had approved approximately 670 applications for PPP loans in this second phase, covering approximately $51 million in funding. A total of approximately $235 million in PPP loans were originated year to date. These PPP loan originations resulted in approximately $7.8 million in SBA processing fees which will be recognized as an adjustment to the effective yield over the loans projected life. A total of approximately $2.1 and $4.1 million of PPP processing fees was recognized in interest income on loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. The Company expects that a significant portion of the loans it has made under the PPP will be forgiven during the remainder of 2020 under the terms of the program, as borrowers satisfy the requirement of applying at least 60% of the loan proceeds to support their payroll expenses. Thereafter, the Company expects to be reimbursed by the SBA for the amounts forgiven pursuant to the terms of the PPP. Loans which do not qualify for the forgiveness will remain on the Bank’s books, subject to the SBA’s guarantee.

The Bank has continued to actively assist its communities by providing temporary loan relief under Section 4013 of the CARES Act to customers who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. This relief includes loan modifications which provided temporary forbearance programs (both full payment deferrals and interest only payments). The Bank has provided temporary forbearance relief for loans totaling approximately $91.3 million at September 30, 2020, a decrease of $2.9 million compared to June 30, 2020, which resulted in the net deferral of interest income of approximately $0.4 million and $1.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

For loans that were provided full payment deferrals under Section 4013, the Bank made a policy election to cease recognizing interest income during the term of the payment suspension. Upon completion of the payment forbearance period, and resumption of performance under the original loan terms, the foregone interest is capitalized as deferred interest and recognized as a yield adjustment over the remaining loan term. Loans on interest-only plans continued to accrue interest income given continued payment performance over the course of the forbearance period. Of the $91.3 million in total forbearances as of September 30, 2020, approximately $74.2 million were provided full payment deferrals for terms ranging from three to six months, which resulted in the net deferral of interest income of approximately $0.4 million and $1.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

Although banks in California are defined as “essential businesses” under the California governmental actions and thus are allowed to remain open, some of our employees have elected to work remotely, a majority of whom would normally be working in our branches or offices. In our branches and offices we continue to enforce the use of face coverings, social distancing and using proper hygiene practices.

For additional information on the possible effects of the pandemic on our business, see Part II., Item 1.A., “Risk Factors”, in this Report on Form 10-Q.

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SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA

The Company recorded net income of $8,809,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, representing a decrease of $2,336,000 or 21.0% from net income of $11,145,000 for the same period in 2019. The Company recorded net income of $3,425,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, representing a decrease of $329,000 or 8.8% from net income of $3,754,000 for the same period in 2019.

The following tables present a summary of the results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and a summary of financial condition at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020			Three Months Ended September 30, 2019			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(dollars in thousands except for per share amounts)
For the Period:
Net Income	$	3,425		$	3,754		$	8,809		$	11,145
Basic Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.27		$	0.29		$	0.69		$	0.87
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	$	0.27		$	0.29		$	0.68		$	0.86
Net Income to Average Assets (annualized)		0.84	%		1.20	%		0.78	%		1.20	%
Net Income to Average Equity (annualized)		9.25	%		11.76	%		8.24	%		12.26	%
Average Equity to Average Assets		9.10	%		10.18	%		9.52	%		9.83	%

	September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019

(in thousands except for ratios)
At Period End:
Total Assets	$	1,677,266		$	1,292,591
Total Investment Securities, at fair value	$	363,369		$	342,897
Total Loans, Net (including loans held-for-sale)	$	970,497		$	773,003
Total Deposits	$	1,499,001		$	1,138,632
Loan-To-Deposit Ratio		64.7	%		67.9	%

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Distribution of Average Statements of Condition and Analysis of Net Interest Income

(in thousands, except percentage amounts)

	Three months ended September 30, 2020							Three months ended September 30, 2019
	Average Balance		Interest		Yield/ Rate (4)			Average Balance		Interest		Yield/ Rate (4)
Assets
Interest-earning assets:
Loans (1)	$	979,406	$	10,815		4.38	%	$	737,722	$	9,642		5.19	%
Certificate of deposits		18,992		106		2.21	%		14,420		101		2.78	%
Interest bearing due from banks		205,410		54		0.10	%		101,375		599		2.34	%
Investment securities, taxable		318,983		1,500		1.87	%		307,581		1,660		2.14	%
Investment securities, non-taxable (2)		22,624		131		2.30	%		13,440		82		2.42	%
Other interest earning assets		6,480		82		5.02	%		6,574		114		6.88	%
Total average interest-earning assets		1,551,895		12,688		3.24	%		1,181,112		12,198		4.10	%
Non-interest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		31,933							29,398
Premises and equipment, net		6,828							6,272
Other real estate owned		—							784
Interest receivable and other assets		36,056							36,547
Total average assets	$	1,626,712						$	1,254,113

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing transaction deposits		369,363		64		0.07	%		305,573		124		0.16	%
Savings and MMDA’s		406,133		167		0.16	%		334,228		264		0.31	%
Time, $250,000 or less		40,858		51		0.50	%		39,964		58		0.58	%
Time, over $250,000		13,679		32		0.93	%		17,113		41		0.95	%
Total average interest-bearing liabilities		830,033		314		0.15	%		696,878		487		0.28	%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		10,000							—
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits		619,520							412,547
Interest payable and other liabilities		19,095							17,007
Total liabilities		1,478,648							1,126,432
Total average stockholders’ equity		148,064							127,681
Total average liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,626,712						$	1,254,113
Net interest income and net interest margin (3)			$	12,374		3.16	%			$	11,711		3.93	%

(1)

Average balances for loans include loans held-for-sale and non-accrual loans and are net of the allowance for loan losses, but non-accrued interest thereon is excluded. Loan interest income includes loan fees of approximately $2,205 and $(70) for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Loan fees for the three months ended September 30, 2020 include $2,138 in PPP loan fees recognized. Excluding this amount, loan fees for the three months ended September 30, 2020 totaled $67.

(2)	Interest income and yields on tax-exempt securities are not presented on a taxable-equivalent basis.

(3)	Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest-earning assets.

(4)	For disclosure purposes, yield /rates are annualized by dividing the number of days in the reported period by 365.

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Distribution of Average Statements of Condition and Analysis of Net Interest Income

(in thousands, except percentage amounts)

	Nine months ended September 30, 2020							Nine months ended September 30, 2019
	Average Balance		Interest		Yield/ Rate (4)			Average Balance		Interest		Yield/ Rate (4)
Assets
Interest-earning assets:
Loans (1)	$	884,681	$	29,752		4.48	%	$	737,304	$	29,110		5.28	%
Certificate of deposits		19,876		342		2.29	%		11,744		252		2.87	%
Interest bearing due from banks		161,476		510		0.42	%		96,207		1,727		2.40	%
Investment securities, taxable		324,087		4,924		2.02	%		300,063		4,890		2.18	%
Investment securities, non-taxable (2)		19,624		355		2.41	%		11,916		202		2.27	%
Other interest earning assets		6,519		289		5.91	%		6,348		337		7.10	%
Total average interest-earning assets		1,416,263		36,172		3.40	%		1,163,582		36,518		4.20	%
Non-interest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		33,698							27,847
Premises and equipment, net		6,578							6,363
Other real estate owned		—							985
Interest receivable and other assets		40,812							34,857
Total average assets	$	1,497,351						$	1,233,634

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing transaction deposits		349,501		303		0.12	%		306,534		361		0.16	%
Savings and MMDA’s		379,438		652		0.23	%		330,491		673		0.27	%
Time, $250,000 or less		39,563		165		0.56	%		41,379		170		0.55	%
Time, over $250,000		13,246		97		0.98	%		17,719		106		0.80	%
Total average interest-bearing liabilities		781,748		1,217		0.21	%		696,123		1,310		0.25	%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances		5,109							—
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits		548,995							401,269
Interest payable and other liabilities		18,898							15,016
Total liabilities		1,354,750							1,112,408
Total average stockholders’ equity		142,601							121,226
Total average liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,497,351						$	1,233,634
Net interest income and net interest margin (3)			$	34,955		3.29	%			$	35,208		4.05	%

(1)

Average balances for loans include loans held-for-sale and non-accrual loans and are net of the allowance for loan losses, but non-accrued interest thereon is excluded. Loan interest income includes loan fees of approximately $4,062 and $(13) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Loan fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 include $4,119 in PPP loan fees recognized. Excluding this amount, loan fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 totaled $(57).

(2)	Interest income and yields on tax-exempt securities are not presented on a taxable-equivalent basis.

(3)	Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest-earning assets.

(4)	For disclosure purposes, yield /rates are annualized by dividing the number of days in the reported period by 365.

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Distribution of Average Statements of Condition and Analysis of Net Interest Income

(in thousands, except percentage amounts)

	Three months ended September 30, 2020							Three months ended June 30, 2020
	Average Balance		Interest		Yield/ Rate			Average Balance		Interest		Yield/ Rate
Assets
Interest-earning assets:
Loans (1)	$	979,406	$	10,815		4.38	%	$	919,301	$	9,702		4.23	%
Certificates of deposit		18,992		106		2.21	%		22,486		123		2.19	%
Interest bearing due from banks		205,410		54		0.10	%		163,031		36		0.09	%
Investment securities, taxable		318,983		1,500		1.87	%		324,040		1,667		2.06	%
Investment securities, non-taxable (2)		22,624		131		2.30	%		19,929		124		2.50	%
Other interest earning assets		6,480		82		5.02	%		6,502		83		5.12	%
Total average interest-earning assets		1,551,895		12,688		3.24	%		1,455,289		11,735		3.23	%
Non-interest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks		31,933							35,907
Premises and equipment, net		6,828							6,375
Other real estate owned		—							—
Interest receivable and other assets		36,056							50,343
Total average assets	$	1,626,712						$	1,547,914

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing transaction deposits		369,363		64		0.07	%		347,261		81		0.09	%
Savings and MMDA’s		406,133		167		0.16	%		386,804		218		0.23	%
Time, $250,000 and under		40,858		51		0.50	%		38,046		57		0.60	%
Time, over $250,000		13,679		32		0.93	%		13,309		29		0.87	%
Total average interest-bearing liabilities		830,033		314		0.15	%		785,420		385		0.20	%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances		10,000							5,275
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits		619,520							595,343
Interest payable and other liabilities		19,095							18,358
Total liabilities		1,478,648							1,404,396
Total average stockholders’ equity		148,064							143,518
Total average liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,626,712						$	1,547,914
Net interest income and net interest margin (3)			$	12,374		3.16	%			$	11,350		3.13	%

(1)

Average balances for loans include loans held-for-sale and non-accrual loans and are net of the allowance for loan losses, but non-accrued interest is excluded. Loan interest income includes loan fees of approximately $2,205 and $1,859 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and June 30, 2020, respectively. Loan fees for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and June 30, 2020 include $2,138 and $1,981 in PPP loan fees recognized, respectively. Excluding these amounts, loan fees for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and June 30, 2020 totaled $67 and $(122), respectively.

(2)	Interest income and yields on tax-exempt securities are not presented on a taxable equivalent basis.

(3)	Net interest margin is computed by dividing net interest income by total average interest-earning assets.

(4)	For disclosure purposes, yield/rates are annualized by dividing the number of days in the reported period by 365.

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Analysis of Changes

in Interest Income and Interest Expense

(Dollars in thousands)

Following is an analysis of changes in interest income and expense (dollars in thousands) for the three months ended September 30, 2020 over the three months ended September 30, 2019, the nine months ended September 30, 2020 over the nine months ended September 30, 2019, and the three months ended September 30, 2020 over the three months ended June 30, 2020. Changes not solely due to interest rate or volume have been allocated proportionately to interest rate and volume.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020									Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020									Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
	Over									Over									Over
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019									Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019									Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
	Volume			Interest Rate			Change			Volume			Interest Rate			Change			Volume			Interest Rate			Change

Increase (Decrease) in Interest Income:

Loans	$	3,756		$	(2,583	)	$	1,173		$	6,951		$	(6,309	)	$	642		$	848		$	265		$	1,113
Certificates of Deposit		28			(23	)		5			149			(59	)		90			(18	)		1			(17	)
Due From Banks		306			(851	)		(545	)		740			(1,957	)		(1,217	)		13			5			18
Investment Securities - Taxable		58			(218	)		(160	)		394			(360	)		34			(24	)		(143	)		(167	)
Investment Securities - Non-taxable		53			(4	)		49			139			14			153			17			(10	)		7
Other Assets		(2	)		(30	)		(32	)		9			(57	)		(48	)		—			(1	)		(1	)
	$	4,199		$	(3,709	)	$	490		$	8,382		$	(8,728	)	$	(346	)	$	836		$	117		$	953

Increase (Decrease) in Interest Expense:

Deposits:
Interest-Bearing Transaction Deposits	$	21		$	(81	)	$	(60	)	$	45		$	(103	)	$	(58	)	$	4		$	(21	)	$	(17	)
Savings & MMDAs		47			(144	)		(97	)		89			(110	)		(21	)		12			(63	)		(51	)
Time Certificates		(7	)		(9	)		(16	)		(79	)		65			(14	)		5			(8	)		(3	)

	$	61		$	(234	)	$	(173	)	$	55		$	(148	)	$	(93	)	$	21		$	(92	)	$	(71	)

Increase (decrease) in Net Interest Income:	$	4,138		$	(3,475	)	$	663		$	8,327		$	(8,580	)	$	(253	)	$	815		$	209		$	1,024

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CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION

The assets of the Company set forth in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect a $164,150,000 or 147.2% increase in cash and cash equivalents, a $3,442,000 or 23.4% increase in certificates of deposit, a $20,472,000 or 6.0% increase in investment securities available-for-sale, a $196,974,000 or 25.6% increase in net loans held-for-investment, and a $520,000 or 12.6% increase in loans held-for-sale from December 31, 2019 to September 30, 2020. The increase in cash and cash equivalents, certificates of deposit, and investment securities was primarily due to an increase in deposit balances. The increase in net loans held-for-investment was primarily due to PPP loans originated year to date totaling approximately $235 million which are classified as commercial loans. The increase in loans held-for-sale was due to the timing of funding and sale of the loans held-for-sale pipeline.

The liabilities of the Company set forth in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect an increase in total deposits of $360,369,000 or 31.7% from December 31, 2019 to September 30, 2020. The overall increase in total deposits was primarily attributable to PPP loans originated year to date, new customer relationships gained as a result of our PPP lending activities, and increased savings rates driven by the economic uncertainties due to the coronavirus pandemic. During the current year, the Company requested and received advances totaling $10 million through the FHLB's COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Advances Program. The advances are short-term borrowings with a 0% interest rate.

CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Interest Income

The Federal Open Market Committee, in response to the economic effects of the pandemic, decreased the Federal Funds rate by 150 basis points to 0.00% to 0.25% during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Interest income on loans for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was up 2.2% from the same period in 2019, increasing from $29,110,000 to $29,752,000, and was up 12.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 over the same period in 2019, increasing from $9,642,000 to $10,815,000. The increase in interest income on loans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to the recognition of processing fees from the SBA related to the origination of the PPP loans. The Company received a total of approximately $7.8 million in processing fees from the SBA during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. These fees are required to be recognized as an adjustment to the effective yield over the life of the loan. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Bank recognized $2,138,000 and $4,119,000, respectively, of these processing fees which are included as a component of interest income on loans. The remaining balance of approximately $3.7 million will be recognized over the remaining life of the PPP loans. The increase in interest income on loans was offset by an 81 and 80 basis point decrease in loan yields for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. The decrease in loan yields compared to prior periods is due to several factors: adjustable rate loans re-pricing at lower rates as a result of recent declines in interest rates and related indices, which is mitigated to some extent by the inclusion of interest rate floors on the majority of our variable rate loans; the accommodation of certain fixed rate loan customers to re-price their existing loans at lower rates to retain existing relationships in a competitive rate environment; an increase in non-accrual loan balances; our policy election to cease interest recognition for loans provided temporary full payment deferrals during the term of the forbearance period (generally ranging from three to six months) under Section 4013 of the CARES Act (see Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) and the origination of $235 million of PPP loans at an interest rate of 1%. Loans provided temporary forbearance relief under the CARES act totaled $91.3 million on September 30, 2020 which resulted in the net deferral of interest income of approximately $0.4 and $1.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Interest income on certificates of deposit for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was up 35.7% from the same period in 2019, increasing from $252,000 to $342,000, and was up 5.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 over the same period in 2019, increasing from $101,000 to $106,000. The increase in interest income on certificates of deposit for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period a year ago was primarily due to an increase in average balances of certificates of deposit, which was partially offsect by a 58 basis point decrease in yield on certificates of deposit. The increase in interest income on certificates of deposit for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period a year ago was primarily due to an increase in average certificates of deposit, which was partially offset by a 57 basis point decrease in yield on certificates of deposit.

Interest income on interest-bearing due from banks for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was down 70.5% from the same period in 2019, decreasing from $1,727,000 to $510,000, and was down 91.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 over the same period in 2019, decreasing from $599,000 to $54,000. This income is primarily derived from interest on excess reserves held at the Federal Reserve. The decrease in interest income on interest-bearing due from banks for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period a year ago was primarily due to reductions in the Federal Funds Rate resulting in a 198 basis point decrease in yield on interest-bearing due from banks, which was partially offset by an increase in average balances of interest-bearing due from banks. The increase in interest income on interest-bearing due from banks for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period a year ago was primarily due to reductions in the Federal Funds Rate, resulting in a 224 basis point decrease in yield on interest-bearing due from banks, which was partially offset by an increase in average balances of interest-bearing due from banks.

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Interest income on investment securities available-for-sale for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was up 3.7% from the same period in 2019, increasing from $5,092,000 to $5,279,000, and was down 6.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 over the same period in 2019, decreasing from $1,742,000 to $1,631,000. The increase in interest income on investment securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period a year ago was primarily due to an increase in average investment securities, which was partially offset by a 13 basis point decrease in investment yields. The decrease in interest income on investment securities for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period a year ago was primarily due to a 26 basis point decrease in investment yields, which was partially offset by an increase in average investment securities.

Interest income on other earning assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was down 14.2% from the same period in 2019, decreasing from $337,000 to $289,000, and was down 28.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 over the same period in 2019, decreasing from $114,000 to $82,000. This income is primarily derived from dividends received by the Federal Home Loan Bank. The decrease in interest income on other assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period a year ago was primarily due to a 119 basis point decrease in yield on other earning assets as a result of decreased FHLB dividend rates. The decrease in interest income on other earning assets for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period a year ago was primarily due to a 186 basis point decrease in yield on other earning assets as a result of decreased FHLB dividend rates.

The Company had no Federal Funds sold balances during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019.

Interest Expense

Interest expense on deposits for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was down 7.1% from the same period in 2019, decreasing from $1,310,000 to $1,217,000, and was down 35.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 over the same period in 2019, decreasing from $487,000 to $314,000. The decrease in interest expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to a 4 basis point decrease in the Company's average cost of funds, which was partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities. The decrease in interest expense during the three months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to a 13 basis point decrease in the Company’s average cost of funds, which was partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities.

The Company received FHLB advances of $10 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 through the FHLB's COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Advances Program. The advances are short-term borrowings with a 0% interest rate. The Company had no FHLB advances or other borrowing balances during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Provision for Loan Losses

Provision for loan losses totaled $2,250,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to no provision for loan losses for the same period in 2019. Provision for loan losses totaled $800,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to no provision for loan losses for the same period in 2019. The allowance for loan losses was approximately $14,456,000 or 1.47% of total loans, at September 30, 2020, compared to $12,356,000, or 1.58% of total loans, at December 31, 2019. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate by management to provide for probable loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The decrease in the ratio of allowance to total loans from December 31, 2019 to September 30, 2020 was primarily due to PPP loans of approximately $232 million outstanding as of September 30, 2020, which are fully guaranteed by the SBA.

The increase in the provision for loan losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily due to increases in qualitative factors adversely affecting our loan portfolio resulting from the downturn in economic conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Provision for Unfunded Lending Commitment Losses

Provision for unfunded lending commitment losses totaled $110,000 and $40,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively. There was no provision for unfunded lending commitment losses for each of the three months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019. The changes in the provision for unfunded lending commitments was primarily due to increases in qualitative factors adversely affecting our loan portfolio resulting from the downturn in economic conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The provision for unfunded lending commitment losses is included in other non-interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

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Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income was up 6.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 from the same period in 2019, increasing from $5,319,000 to $5,686,000. Non-interest income was up 33.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from the same period in 2019, increasing from $1,789,000 to $2,389,000.

The increase was primarily due to increases in gains on sales of loans held-for-sale and gains on sales of available-for-sale securities, which was partially offset by decreases in service charges on deposit accounts, investment and brokerage services income, mortgage brokerage income, loan servicing income and other income. The increase in gains on sales of loans held-for-sale was primarily due to an increase in loan origination volumes as a result of the recent decline in interest rates and uptick in refinancing activity. The increase in gains on sales of available-for-sale securities was primarily due to the sale of municipal securities during the third quarter of 2020. The decrease in service charges on deposit accounts was primarily a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Bank's decision to waive overdraft/NSF fees for all business and consumer customers for an initial period of 60 days which began in March and was later extended into the third quarter. The auto-waiver period expired on August 1, 2020. This assistance resulted in increased fee waiver activity, reducing reported service charge income. The decrease in investment and brokerage services income was primarily due to a decrease in demand for those services. The decrease in mortgage brokerage income was primarily a result of decreased mortgage brokerage volume. The decrease in loan servicing income was primarily due to impairment expense recognized on mortgage servicing rights asset. The decrease in other income year to date was primarily due to a gain on sale of land recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 that was not repeated during the same period in 2020.

Non-Interest Expenses

Total non-interest expenses were up 4.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 from the same period in 2019, increasing from $25,138,000 to $26,327,000. Total non-interest expenses were up 11.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from the same period in 2019, increasing from $8,315,000 to $9,250,000.

The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment and other expenses, which was partially offset by a decrease in other real estate owned expense. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was primarily due to an increase in the number of full-time equivalent employees. The increase in occupancy and equipment expense was primarily due to rent expense and other expenses associated with the opening of an administrative office space and branch during the second half of 2019. The increase in other expenses was primarily due to increases in FDIC assessments and loan collection expense, which was partially offset by a decrease in public relations expense. The decrease in other real estate owned expense was due to a writedown on an other real estate owned property during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

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The following table sets forth other non-interest expenses by category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

	(in thousands)
	Three months ended September 30, 2020		Three months ended September 30, 2019			Nine months ended September 30, 2020		Nine months ended September 30, 2019
Other non-interest expenses
Provision for unfunded loan commitments	$	—	$	—		$	110	$	40
FDIC assessments		108		(98	)		238		72
Contributions		18		27			99		154
Legal fees		59		51			268		282
Accounting and audit fees		114		115			342		339
Consulting fees		158		133			352		398
Postage expense		49		30			115		104
Telephone expense		32		42			92		106
Public relations		24		95			116		225
Training expense		12		54			54		135
Loan origination expense		55		59			165		141
Computer software depreciation		18		18			52		72
Sundry losses		47		35			126		153
Loan collection expense		154		26			256		(19	)
Interchange fees		123		101			366		360
Other non-interest expense		355		351			927		1,000

Total other non-interest expenses	$	1,326	$	1,039		$	3,678	$	3,562

Income Taxes

The Company’s tax rate, the Company’s income before taxes and the amount of tax relief provided by non-taxable earnings affect the Company’s provision for income taxes. Provision for income taxes decreased 23.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 from the same period in 2019, decreasing from $4,244,000 to $3,255,000, and decreased 10.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 from the same period in 2019, decreasing from $1,431,000 to $1,288,000. The decrease in provision for income taxes was primarily due to a decrease in pre-tax income.

Off-Balance Sheet Commitments

The following table shows the distribution of the Company’s undisbursed loan commitments at the dates indicated.

	(in thousands)

	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019

Undisbursed loan commitments	$	192,765	$	198,534
Standby letters of credit		2,898		2,455
Commitments to sell loans		2,330		1,240
	$	197,993	$	202,229

The reserve for unfunded lending commitments amounted to $950,000 and $840,000 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The reserve for unfunded lending commitments is included in other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 7 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q, "Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk," for additional information.

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Asset Quality

The Company manages asset quality and credit risk by maintaining diversification in its loan portfolio and through review processes that include analysis of credit requests and ongoing examination of outstanding loans and delinquencies, with particular attention to portfolio dynamics and loan mix. The Company strives to identify loans experiencing difficulty early enough to correct the problems, to record charge-offs promptly based on realistic assessments of collectability and current collateral values and to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses at all times. Asset quality reviews of loans and other non-performing assets are administered using credit risk-rating standards and criteria similar to those employed by state and federal banking regulatory agencies. The federal bank regulatory agencies utilize the following definitions for assets adversely classified for supervisory purposes:

•

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

•

Doubtful Assets – An asset classified doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in one classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable or improbable.

Other Real Estate Owned and loans rated Substandard and Doubtful are deemed "classified assets". This category, which includes both performing and non-performing assets, receives an elevated level of attention regarding collection.

The following tables summarize the Company’s non-accrual loans net of guarantees of the State of California and U.S. Government by loan category at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

	At September 30, 2020						At December 31, 2019
	Gross		Guaranteed		Net		Gross		Guaranteed		Net
(in thousands)

Commercial	$	267	$	—	$	267	$	266	$	170	$	96
Commercial real estate		5,390		37		5,353		466		45		421
Agriculture		9,130		—		9,130		—		—		—
Residential mortgage		155		—		155		172		—		172
Residential construction		—		—		—		—		—		—
Consumer		695		—		695		253		—		253
Total non-accrual loans	$	15,637	$	37	$	15,600	$	1,157	$	215	$	942

See Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion on the Bank's policy election as a result of the CARES Act.

It is generally the Company’s policy to discontinue interest accruals once a loan is past due for a period of 90 days as to interest or principal payments unless the loan is well secured and in process of collection. When a loan is placed on non-accrual, interest accruals cease and uncollected accrued interest is reversed and charged against current income. Payments received on non-accrual loans are applied against principal. A loan may only be restored to an accruing basis when it again becomes well secured and in the process of collection or all past due amounts have been collected or there is an extended period of positive performance and a high probability that the loan will continue to pay according to original terms.

Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Non-performing impaired loans totaled $15,637,000 and $1,157,000 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The increase in non-performing impaired loans from December 31, 2019 to September 30, 2020 was primarily due to two commercial real estate loans comprising one lending relationship and three agriculture loans comprising one lending relationship. A restructuring of a loan can constitute a TDR if the Company for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. A loan that is restructured as a TDR is considered an impaired loan. Performing impaired loans, which consisted of loans modified as TDRs, totaled $2,469,000 and $3,318,000 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company expects to collect all principal and interest due from performing impaired loans. These loans are not on non-accrual status. The majority of the non-performing impaired loans, in management's opinion, were adequately collateralized as of September 30, 2020 based on recently obtained appraised property values or were guaranteed by a governmental entity. See “Allowance for Loan Losses” below for additional information. No assurance can be given that the existing or any additional collateral will be sufficient to secure full recovery of the obligations owed under these loans.

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On March 22, 2020, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued joint guidance advising that the agencies have confirmed with the staff of the Financial Accounting Standards Board that short-term modifications due to COVID-19 made on a good faith basis to borrowers who were current prior to relief, are not TDRs. The CARES Act also provided relief from TDR classification for certain COVID-19 loan modifications. The Bank elected not to classify modifications that meet the criteria under either the CARES Act or the criteria specified by the regulatory agencies as TDRs.

As the following table illustrates, total non-performing assets, net of guarantees of the State of California and U.S. Government, including its agencies and its government-sponsored agencies, increased $14,658,000 or 1,556% to $15,600,000 during the first nine months of 2020. Non-performing assets, net of guarantees, represented 0.9% of total assets at September 30, 2020.

	At September 30, 2020							At December 31, 2019
	Gross		Guaranteed		Net			Gross		Guaranteed		Net
(dollars in thousands)

Non-accrual loans	$	15,637	$	37	$	15,600		$	1,157	$	215	$	942
Loans 90 days past due and still accruing		—		—		—			—		—		—

Total non-performing loans		15,637		37		15,600			1,157		215		942
Other real estate owned		—		—		—			—		—		—
Total non-performing assets	$	15,637	$	37	$	15,600		$	1,157	$	215	$	942

Non-performing loans (net of guarantees) to total loans						1.6	%						0.1	%
Non-performing assets (net of guarantees) to total assets						0.9	%						0.1	%
Allowance for loan and lease losses to non-performing loans (net of guarantees)						92.7	%						1,311.7	%

The Company had no loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Excluding the non-performing loans cited previously, loans totaling $10,045,000 and $8,749,000 were classified as substandard or doubtful loans, representing potential problem loans at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. In Management’s opinion, the potential loss related to these problem loans was sufficiently covered by the Bank’s existing loan loss reserve (Allowance for Loan Losses) at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The ratio of the Allowance for Loan Losses to total loans at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was 1.47% and 1.58%, respectively.

Other real estate owned (“OREO”) consists of property that the Company has acquired by deed in lieu of foreclosure or through foreclosure proceedings, and property that the Company does not hold title to but is in actual control of, known as in-substance foreclosure. The estimated fair value of the property is determined prior to transferring the balance to OREO. The balance transferred to OREO is the estimated fair value of the property less estimated cost to sell. Impairment may be deemed necessary to bring the book value of the loan equal to the appraised value. Appraisals or loan officer evaluations are then conducted periodically thereafter charging any additional impairment to the appropriate expense account. The Company had no OREO as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company's Allowance for Loan Losses is maintained at a level believed by management to be adequate to provide for loan and other credit losses that can be reasonably anticipated. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to operating expense and reduced by net charge-offs. The Company contracts with vendors for credit reviews of the loan portfolio as well as considers current economic conditions, loan loss experience, and other factors in determining the adequacy of the reserve balance. The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates, and actual losses may vary from current estimates.

The following table summarizes the Allowance for Loan Losses of the Company during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and for the year ended December 31, 2019:

Analysis of the Allowance for Loan Losses

(Amounts in thousands, except percentage amounts)

	Nine months ended September 30,						Year ended December 31,
	2020			2019			2019

Balance at beginning of period	$	12,356		$	12,822		$	12,822
Provision for loan losses		2,250			—			—
Loans charged-off:
Commercial		(184	)		(596	)		(638	)
Commercial Real Estate		—			—			—
Agriculture		—			(98	)		(98	)
Residential Mortgage		—			—			—
Residential Construction		—			—			—
Consumer		(13	)		(29	)		(43	)

Total charged-off		(197	)		(723	)		(779	)

Recoveries:
Commercial		13			85			209
Commercial Real Estate		—			—			—
Agriculture		—			—			—
Residential Mortgage		—			72			74
Residential Construction		—			21			21
Consumer		34			10			9

Total recoveries		47			188			313

Net charge-offs		(150	)		(535	)		(466	)

Balance at end of period	$	14,456		$	12,287		$	12,356

Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans outstanding during the period (annualized)		(0.02	%)		(0.10	%)		(0.06	%)
Allowance for loan losses
To total loans at the end of the period		1.47	%		1.60	%		1.58	%
To non-performing loans, net of guarantees at the end of the period		92.7	%		1,033.4	%		1,311.7	%

The decrease in the ratio of allowance to total loans from December 31, 2019 to September 30, 2020 was primarily due to PPP loans of approximately $232 million outstanding as of September 30, 2020, which are fully guaranteed by the SBA. The increase in the provision for loan losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 was primarily due to increases in qualitative factors resulting from the downturn in economic conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The decrease in the ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans, net of guarantees from December 31, 2019 to September 30, 2020 was primarily due to the increase in non-performing loans. The increase in non-performing impaired loans from December 31, 2019 to September 30, 2020 was primarily due to two commercial real estate loans comprising one lending relationship and three agriculture loans comprising one lending relationship.

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Deposits

Deposits are one of the Company’s primary sources of funds. At September 30, 2020, the Company had the following deposit mix: 27.1% in savings and MMDA deposits, 3.9% in time deposits, 25.1% in interest-bearing transaction deposits and 43.9% in non-interest-bearing transaction deposits. At December 31, 2019, the Company had the following deposit mix: 30.2% in savings and MMDA deposits, 4.7% in time deposits, 27.9% in interest-bearing transaction deposits and 37.2% in non-interest-bearing transaction deposits. Non-interest-bearing transaction deposits increase the Company’s net interest income by lowering its cost of funds.

The Company obtains deposits primarily from the communities it serves. The Company believes that no material portion of its deposits has been obtained from or is dependent on any one person or industry. The Company accepts deposits in excess of $250,000 from customers.

Maturities of time certificates of deposits of over $250,000 outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are summarized as follows:

	(in thousands)
	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Three months or less	$	2,458	$	4,738
Over three to twelve months		8,328		5,104
Over twelve months		3,614		6,035
Total	$	14,400	$	15,877

Liquidity and Capital Resources

In order to serve our market area and comply with banking regulations, the Company must maintain adequate liquidity and adequate capital. Liquidity is measured by various ratios; in management’s opinion, the most common is the ratio of net loans to deposits (including loans held-for-sale). This ratio was 64.7% on September 30, 2020. In addition, on September 30, 2020, the Company had the following short-term investments (based on remaining maturity and/or next repricing date): $18,515,000 in securities due within one year or less; and $74,320,000 in securities due in one to five years.

To meet unanticipated funding requirements, the Company maintains short-term unsecured lines of credit with other banks which totaled $122,000,000 at September 30, 2020. Additionally, the Company has a line of credit with the FHLB, with a remaining borrowing capacity at September 30, 2020 of $309,051,000; credit availability is subject to certain collateral requirements.

The Company’s primary source of liquidity on a stand-alone basis is dividends from the Bank. Dividends from the Bank are subject to regulatory restrictions.

In July 2013, the FRB and the other U.S. federal banking agencies adopted final rules making significant changes to the U.S. regulatory capital framework for U.S. banking organizations and to conform this framework to the guidelines published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision ("Basel Committee") known as the Basel III Global Regulatory Framework for Capital and Liquidity. The Basel Committee is a committee of banking supervisory authorities from major countries in the global financial system which formulates broad supervisory standards and guidelines relating to financial institutions for implementation on a country-by-country basis. These rules adopted by the FRB and the other federal banking agencies (the U.S. Basel III Capital Rules) replaced the federal banking agencies’ general risk-based capital rules, advanced approaches rule, market risk rule, and leverage rules, in accordance with certain transition provisions.

Banks, such as First Northern, became subject to the new rules on January 1, 2015. The new rules implement higher minimum capital requirements, include a new common equity Tier 1 capital requirement, and establish criteria that instruments must meet in order to be considered common equity Tier 1 capital, additional Tier 1 capital, or Tier 2 capital. The final rules provide for increased minimum capital ratios as follows: (a) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%; (b) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6%; (c) a total capital ratio of 8%; and (d) a Tier 1 leverage ratio to average consolidated assets of 4%. Under these rules, in order to avoid certain limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers, a banking organization must hold a capital conservation buffer composed of common equity Tier 1 capital above its minimum risk-based capital requirements (equal to 2.5% of total risk-weighted assets). The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress.

Pursuant to the Economic Growth Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (the "EGRRCPA"), the FRB adopted a final rule, effective August 31, 2018, amending the Small Bank Holding Company and Savings and Loan Holding Company Policy Statement (the “policy statement”) to increase the consolidated assets threshold to qualify to utilize the provisions of the policy statement from $1 billion to $3 billion. Bank holding companies, such as the Company, are subject to capital adequacy requirements of the FRB; however, bank holding companies which are subject to the policy statement are not subject to compliance with the regulatory capital requirements until they hold $3 billion or more in consolidated total assets. As a consequence, as of December 31, 2018, the Company was not required to comply with the FRB’s regulatory capital requirements until such time that its consolidated total assets equal $3 billion or more or if the FRB determines that the Company is no longer deemed to be a small bank holding company. However, if the Company had been subject to these regulatory capital requirements, it would have exceeded all regulatory requirements.

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In November 2019, the bank regulatory agencies jointly adopted a final rule, that became effective January 1, 2020, that provided for a simple measure of capital adequacy for certain community banking organizations, consistent with the EGRRCPA. Under the rule, depository institutions and depository institution holding companies that have less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets, such as the Company and the Bank, and that meet other qualifying criteria, including a leverage ratio (equal to tier 1 capital divided by average total consolidated assets) of greater than 9 percent, are eligible to opt into the community bank leverage ratio framework. In April 2020, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued an interim final rule that made temporary changes to the community bank leverage ratio framework, pursuant to the CARES Act. As of the second quarter 2020, a banking organization with a leverage ratio of 8 percent or greater (and that meets other qualifying criteria) may elect to use the community bank leverage ratio framework. The temporary changes to the community bank leverage ratio framework implemented by this interim final rule will cease to be effective as of the earlier of the termination date of the national emergency concerning the coronavirus disease declared by the President on March 13, 2020, or December 31, 2020. Concurrently, the federal bank regulatory agencies issued an interim final rule that provides for a transition from the temporary 8 percent community bank leverage ratio requirement to the 9 percent community bank leverage ratio requirement under the final rule. Under the transition rule, the community bank leverage ratio will be 8 percent in the second quarter through fourth quarter of calendar year 2020, 8.5 percent in calendar year 2021, and 9 percent thereafter. Qualifying community banking organizations that elect to use the community bank leverage ratio framework and that maintain a leverage ratio of greater than 8 percent (subject to transition to 9 percent beginning after calendar year 2021) will be considered to have satisfied the generally applicable risk-based and leverage capital requirements in the agencies’ capital rules and, if applicable, will be considered to have met the well-capitalized ratio requirements for purposes of the FDIA. At the present time, the Company does not intend to elect to use the community bank leverage framework.

As of September 30, 2020, the Bank’s capital ratios exceeded applicable regulatory requirements. The following table presents the capital ratios for the Bank, compared to the regulatory standards for well-capitalized depository institutions, as of September 30, 2020.

	(amounts in thousands except percentage amounts)
	Actual					Well Capitalized
	Capital		Ratio			Ratio Requirement
Leverage	$	138,177		8.54	%		5.0	%
Common Equity Tier 1	$	138,177		15.83	%		6.5	%
Tier 1 Risk-Based	$	138,177		15.83	%		8.0	%
Total Risk-Based	$	149,142		17.09	%		10.0	%

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ITEM 3. – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company believes that there have been no material changes in the quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk as of September 30, 2020, from those presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, which are incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 4. – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Our disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to meet reasonable assurance standards. Additionally, in designing disclosure controls and procedures, our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) have concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of September 30, 2020. This conclusion is based on an evaluation conducted under the supervision and with the participation of management.

(b) During the quarter ended September 30, 2020, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Neither the Company nor the Bank is a party to any material pending legal proceeding, nor is any of their property the subject of any material pending legal proceeding, except ordinary routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of the Bank’s business and incidental to its business, none of which is expected to have a material adverse impact upon the Company’s or the Bank’s business, financial position or results of operations.

ITEM 1A. – RISK FACTORS

For a discussion of risk factors relating to our business, please refer to Part I, Item 1A of our 2019 Form 10-K, which is incorporated by reference herein, and to the following:

The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Adversely Impacted our Business and Results of Operations, and the Ultimate Impact of the Pandemic on the U.S., California and Global Economies, and on our Business, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Will Depend on Future Developments, Which Are Highly Uncertain and Cannot be Predicted; However, the Effects of the Pandemic Have Had and Can Be Expected to Continue to Have an Adverse Impact, Which Could Be Material

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted our business and results of operation, and the ultimate impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and responsive actions taken by governmental and regulatory authorities. The pandemic and related governmental actions have negatively impacted the U.S., California and global economies, disrupted supply chains, lowered equity market valuations, created significant volatility and disruption in financial markets, and increased unemployment levels. In addition, the pandemic has significantly increased economic uncertainty, reduced economic activity, and resulted in temporary closures of many businesses and the institution of social distancing and sheltering in place requirements in many states and communities, including the markets where we have operations. Governments in the U.S. and globally have taken steps to mitigate some of the more severe anticipated economic effects of the virus. During March 2020, the U.S. Congress adopted and the President signed into law the CARES Act, which provided for some $2.2 trillion in federal funding for a variety of programs designed to stimulate the U.S. economy and to soften the economic consequences of the pandemic. Also, during March 2020, in response to the pandemic, the FRB reduced the federal funds rate 1.5 percentage points to .00 to .25 percent, and provided other monetary support to the financial markets and financial institutions in the U.S. The Federal Reserve has indicated that such low rates can be expected to continue for the next several years. There can be no assurance that these and other governmental measures will be effective in combating the impact of the pandemic or achieve their desired results in a timely fashion.

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In response to the pandemic, the Bank proactively developed a COVID-19 Customer Support Plan designed to provide relief to those business and consumer customers financially impacted by the pandemic. Among other actions, the Bank has offered loan assistance for those impacted by COVID-19, including waiver of late fees for qualifying consumer, small business, commercial and agricultural loan customers for an initial period of 60 days which began in March and was later extended into the third quarter (waiver of late fees expired on October 1, 2020); payment relief options; delinquencies resulting from impacts of COVID-19 will not be reported to the credit reporting bureaus; access to loan programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Bank’s strong relationship with the State of California’s I-Bank; deposit account assistance, including waiver of overdraft/non-sufficient funds fees for all business and consumer customers for an initial period of 60 days which began in March and was later extended to the third quarter of 2020 (auto-waiver period expired on August 1, 2020); increased debit card limits on a case by case basis for consumer clients; deposit customer access to surcharge-free ATMs at over 50 locations within the Bank’s local footprint and hundreds more throughout the state through the Bank’s membership in the MoneyPass ATM Network; and waiver of early withdrawal charges for customers wishing to withdraw funds from their Certificates of Deposit. We expect that the overall impact of these measures on our results of operations will be material and adverse to a degree which cannot be quantified at this time. Future governmental and regulatory actions may require us to provide these and additional types of customer-related responses.

The pandemic, the early economic effects of which began to be felt late in the first quarter 2020 and have continued throughout 2020, will adversely affect our revenue, and continue to result in the recognition of credit losses in our loan portfolios and increases in our allowance for credit losses, particularly if businesses remain closed, the impact on the national economy worsens, or more customers draw on their lines of credit or seek additional loans to help finance their businesses. We provide financing to businesses in a number of industries that may be particularly vulnerable to industry-specific economic factors that can adversely impact the performance of our commercial business, construction, commercial and multi-family real estate loan portfolios. Certain industries, such as the home building, commercial real estate, retail, agricultural, industrial, and commercial industries, among others, have been, and can expected to continue to be, adversely impacted by the disruptive and recessionary market conditions caused by the pandemic, which could result in higher nonperforming assets for us and elevated levels of charge-offs. Because of changing economic and market conditions affecting issuers, we also may be required to recognize impairments on the securities we hold.

Our business operations may also be disrupted if significant portions of our workforce, including employees of our third-party service providers, are unable to work effectively, including because of illness, quarantines, government actions, or other restrictions in connection with the pandemic. As of September 30, 2020 some of our employees continued to work remotely rather than in our offices and branches, the majority of whom would not have been remote workers before the pandemic. Remote work arrangements may exacerbate certain risks to our business, including an increased demand for information technology resources, increased risk of phishing and other cybersecurity attacks, and increased information security risk involving, among other risks, the unauthorized dissemination of sensitive personal information or proprietary or confidential information about us, our customers or other third-parties. The pandemic could also disrupt our operations due to absenteeism by infected or ill members of management or other employees, or members of our Board of Directors, making it more difficult to conduct meetings for the management of our affairs. The operations of our clients, customers, suppliers, and third party service providers have also been, and are likely to be further, adversely impacted.

We may also experience financial losses due to a number of operational factors, including, among others: challenges to the availability and reliability of our network due to changes to normal operations or third party disruptions, including potential outages at network providers, call centers and other suppliers; increased cyber fraud risk related to COVID-19, as cybercriminals attempt to profit from the disruption, given increased online banking, e-commerce and other online activity; and new or additional regulatory requirements, which could require additional resources and costs to address. Various banks who participated in the SBA’s PPP have become the subject of purported class-action litigation regarding their activities under the program; there can be no assurance that such litigation will not be brought against other banks who participate in this program, including the Bank.

These factors may remain prevalent for a significant period of time and may continue to adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition even after the pandemic has subsided. The extent to which these effects may occur will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the outbreak, its severity, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. Even after the pandemic has subsided, we may continue to experience materially adverse impacts to our business as a result of the national and global economic impact of the virus, including the availability of credit, adverse impacts on our liquidity and any recession that has occurred or may occur in the future. A substantial majority of our assets, deposits and interest and fee income are generated in Northern California, particularly in the Sacramento Valley region. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, following a declaration of a state of emergency in early March, the California state government issued a strict shelter-in-place order on March 19, 2020, instituting social distancing requirements and closing all non-essential businesses. Later in 2020, the California state government adopted a four-phase reopening plan. The ability of a county to move into a phase with fewer restrictions on economic and social activities is dependent upon the county’s compliance with parameters such as the county’s case rate, test positivity rate, and a health equity metric. As of this time, the California state government, as well as the county health departments in our market area, continue to limit business re-openings in certain sectors and/or with capacity and other restrictions.

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There are no comparable recent events that provide guidance as to the effect the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic may have, and, as a result, the ultimate impact of the outbreak is highly uncertain and subject to change. We do not yet know the full extent of the impacts of the pandemic on our business, results of operations and financial condition, or on the U.S., California or global economies or our market areas in particular. Given the many challenges and uncertainties resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, there is a risk that conditions will be substantially different than we are currently expecting. However, the effects of the pandemic can be reasonably expected to have an adverse impact, which could be material, on our business, results of operations and financial condition, and heighten many of our known risks described in the “Risk Factors” section in Item 1A of Part I our 2019 Form 10-K and in this Report.

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Governmental and Regulatory Actions have Negatively Impacted the U.S., California and Global Economies, Significantly Increased Economic Uncertainty and Reduced Economic Activity, Resulting in Recessionary Economic and Financial Market Conditions, Which Are Likely to Have Resultant Adverse Consequences for the U.S. Financial Services Industry and for the Bank

While the U.S. economy experienced a period of significant expansion in recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental and regulatory actions, the early economic effects of which began to be felt late in the first quarter 2020 and have continued throughout 2020, have negatively impacted the U.S. and global economies, disrupted supply chains, created significant volatility and disruption in financial markets, and increased unemployment levels. In addition, the pandemic has significantly increased economic uncertainty, reduced economic activity, and resulted in temporary and permanent closures of many businesses and the institution of social distancing and sheltering in place requirements in many states and communities, including the markets where we have operations. We, and other financial services companies, are impacted to a significant degree by current economic conditions.

Governments in the U.S. and globally have taken steps to mitigate some of the more severe anticipated economic effects of the virus. During March 2020, the U.S. Congress adopted and the President signed into law the CARES Act, which provided for some $2.2 trillion in federal funding for a variety of programs designed to stimulate the U.S. economy and to soften the economic consequences of the pandemic. Also, during March 2020, in response to the pandemic, the FRB reduced the federal funds rate 1.5 percentage points to .00 to .25 percent, and provided other monetary support to the financial markets and financial institutions in the U.S. The Federal Reserve has indicated that such low rates can be expected to continue for the next several years. There can be no assurance that these and other governmental measures will be effective or achieve their desired results in a timely fashion.

The various governmental stimulus measures introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have increased, and can be expected to continue to increase, federal budget deficits and the national debt level, while federal, state and local tax revenue can be expected to decline along with economic activity. These events can be expected to adversely affect the long-term sovereign credit rating of United States debt, and downgrades by the credit rating agencies with respect to the obligations of the U.S. federal government could occur. Any such downgrades could increase over time the U.S. federal government’s cost of borrowing, which may worsen its fiscal challenges, as well as generate upward pressure on interest rates generally in the U.S., which could, in turn, have adverse consequences for borrowers and the level of business activity.

The extent to which the COVID-19 outbreak ultimately impacts the national and global economies will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the outbreak, its severity, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. Even after the COVID-19 outbreak has subsided, the U.S., California and global economies may continue to experience materially adverse impacts and continuing or worsening recessionary conditions. We do not yet know the full extent of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. or global economies or our market areas in particular; however, the pandemic can reasonably be expected to result in prolonged continuing or worsening recessionary economic and financial market conditions, which are likely to have adverse consequences, which could be material, for the U.S. financial services industry and for the Bank.

The Bank is Subject to Lending Risks of Loss and Repayment Associated with Commercial Banking Activities Which are Likely to be Adversely Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Bank’s business strategy is to focus on commercial business loans (which includes agricultural loans), construction loans, and commercial and multi-family real estate loans. The principal factors affecting the Bank’s risk of loss in connection with commercial business loans include the borrower’s ability to manage its business affairs and cash flows, general economic conditions, and, with respect to agricultural loans, weather and climate conditions.

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, following a declaration of a state of emergency in early March, the California state government issued a strict shelter-in-place order on March 19, 2020, instituting social distancing requirements and closing all non-essential businesses. Later in 2020, the California state government adopted a four-phase reopening plan. The ability of a county to move into a phase with fewer restrictions on economic and social activities is dependent upon the county’s compliance with parameters such as the county’s case rate, test positivity rate, and a health equity metric. As of this time, the California state government, as well as the county health departments in our market area, continue to limit business re-openings in certain sectors and/or with capacity and other restrictions. Although certain restrictions have been relaxed, given the many uncertainties and challenges resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, it is difficult to predict when and the extent to which, normal economic and operating conditions can resume in the state.

In the U.S. generally, and in California in particular, the pandemic has significantly increased economic uncertainty, reduced economic activity and increased unemployment levels. While many financial institutions, including the Bank, have offered loan assistance and payment relief to qualifying consumer, small business, commercial and agricultural loan customers impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, the pandemic has had and can be expected to continue to have significant economic consequences on many of our commercial loan customers, with commercial lending customers increasing line of credit balances or seeking additional loans to help finance their businesses, and increased risk of delinquencies and defaults, particularly as restrictions on economic and social activities remain in effect for a prolonged period and many businesses remain closed. These events, in turn, have resulted and could continue to result in the recognition of credit losses in our loan portfolios and increases in our allowance for loan losses, which could have an adverse effect, which could be material, on the Bank’s financial condition and results of operations,

For a number of years in the past decade, California has also experienced severe drought, wildfires or other natural disasters. It can be expected that these events will continue to occur from time to time in the areas served by the Bank, and that the consequences of these natural disasters, including programs of public utility public safety power outages when weather conditions and fire danger warrant, may adversely affect the Bank’s business and that of its commercial loan customers, particularly in the agricultural sector.

Loans secured by commercial real estate are generally larger and involve a greater degree of credit and transaction risk than residential mortgage (one to four family) loans. Because payments on loans secured by commercial and multi-family real estate properties are often dependent on successful operation or management of the underlying properties, repayment of such loans may be dependent on factors other than the prevailing conditions in the real estate market or the economy. Real estate construction financing is generally considered to involve a higher degree of credit risk than long-term financing on improved, owner-occupied real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan is dependent largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property’s value at completion of construction or development compared to the estimated cost (including interest) of construction. If the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, the Bank may be confronted with a project which, when completed, has a value which is insufficient to assure full repayment of the construction loan. For additional information, see “The Bank’s Dependence on Real Estate Lending Increases Our Risk of Losses, Particularly Given the Continuing or Worsening Economic and Financial Market Conditions Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic”, below in these “Risk Factors” in this Report on Form 10-Q.

Although the Bank manages lending risks through its underwriting and credit administration policies, no assurance can be given that such risks will not materialize, in which event, the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and business prospects could be materially adversely affected.

Increases in the Allowance for Loan Losses Would Adversely Affect the Bank’s Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The Bank’s allowance for estimated losses on loans was approximately $14.5 million, or 1.47% of total loans, at September 30, 2020, compared to $12.4 million, or 1.58% of total loans, at December 31, 2019, and 92.7% of total non-performing loans net of guaranteed portions at September 30, 2020, compared to 1,311.7% of total non-performing loans, net of guaranteed portions at December 31, 2019. The decrease in the ratio of allowance to total loans from December 31, 2019 to September 30, 2020 was primarily due to PPP loans of approximately $232 million outstanding as of September 30, 2020, which are fully guaranteed by the SBA. Provision for loan losses increased $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to the same period in 2019, and increased $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. The increase in the provision for loan losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily due to increases in qualitative factors adversely affecting our loan portfolio resulting from the downturn in economic conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The COVID-19 pandemic and related responses to the pandemic by federal, state and local governments have negatively impacted the U.S., California and global economies, significantly increased economic uncertainty, reduced economic activity, increased unemployment levels, and resulted in temporary and permanent closures of many businesses and restrictions on business and social activities in many states and communities, including many markets where we have operations. The pandemic, the early economic effects of which began to be felt late in the first quarter and have continued throughout 2020, has resulted and can be expected to continue to result in the recognition of credit losses in our loan portfolios and increases in our allowance for credit losses, particularly if businesses remain closed or indoor operations limited, the impact on the national and local economies worsens, or more customers draw on their lines of credit or seek additional loans to help finance their businesses. Material future additions to the allowance for estimated losses on loans may be necessary if such material adverse changes in economic conditions continue to occur and the performance of the Bank’s loan portfolio deteriorates.

In addition, the pandemic may significantly affect the commercial and residential real estate markets in the U.S. generally, and in California in particular, decreasing property values, increasing the risk of defaults and reducing the value of real estate collateral. An allowance for losses on other real estate owned may also be required in order to reflect changes in the markets for real estate in which the Bank’s other real estate owned is located and other factors which may result in adjustments which are necessary to ensure that the Bank’s foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated costs to dispose of the properties. Moreover, the FDIC and the DBO, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowance for estimated losses on loans and the carrying value of its assets. Increases in the provisions for estimated losses on loans and foreclosed assets would adversely affect the Bank’s financial condition and results of operations.

The Bank’s Dependence on Real Estate Lending Increases Our Risk of Losses, Particularly Given the Continuing or Worsening Economic and Financial Market Conditions Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic

At September 30, 2020, approximately 63% of the Bank’s loans in principal amount (excluding loans held-for-sale) were secured by real estate. We do not yet know the full extent of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S., California or global economies or our market areas in particular; however, the pandemic has dramatically and adversely impacted economic conditions and can be expected to result in prolonged continuing or worsening recessionary economic and financial market conditions. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, following a declaration of a state of emergency in early March, the California state government issued a strict shelter-in-place order on March 19, 2020, instituting social distancing requirements and closing all non-essential businesses. Later in 2020, the California state government adopted a four-phase reopening plan. The ability of a county to move into a phase with fewer restrictions on economic and social activities is dependent upon the county’s compliance with parameters such as the county’s case rate, test positivity rate, and a health equity metric. As of this time, the California state government, as well as the county health departments in our market area, continue to limit business re-openings in certain sectors and/or with capacity and other restrictions. The value of the Bank’s real estate collateral has been, and could in the future continue to be, adversely affected by this prolonged reduction in economic activity and the economic recession in California, with has had resulting adverse impacts, which could be material, on the real estate market in Northern California.

The Bank’s primary lending focus has historically been commercial (including agricultural), construction, and real estate mortgage. At September 30, 2020, real estate mortgage (excluding loans held-for-sale) and construction loans (residential and other) comprised approximately 61% and 2%, respectively, of the total loans in the Bank’s portfolio. At September 30, 2020, all of the Bank’s real estate mortgage and construction loans and approximately 1% of its commercial loans were secured fully or in part by deeds of trust on underlying real estate. The Company’s dependence on real estate increases the risk of loss in both the Bank’s loan portfolio and its holdings of other real estate owned if economic conditions in Northern California further deteriorate. Deterioration of the real estate market in Northern California would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.

The CFPB has adopted various regulations which have impacted, and will continue to impact, our residential mortgage lending business.

Adverse Economic Factors Affecting Certain Industries the Bank Serves Could Adversely Affect Our Business

The Bank is subject to certain industry specific economic factors. For example, a portion of the Bank’s total loan portfolio is related to residential and commercial real estate, especially in California. The COVID-19 pandemic, and its resulting recessionary economic and market conditions, may significantly affect the commercial and residential real estate markets in the U.S. generally, and in California in particular, decreasing property values, increasing the risk of defaults and reducing the value of real estate collateral. Increases in residential mortgage loan interest rates could also have an adverse effect on the Bank’s operations by depressing new mortgage loan originations, which in turn could negatively impact the Bank’s title and escrow deposit levels. Additionally, a downturn in the residential real estate and housing industries in California could have an adverse effect on the Bank’s operations and the quality of its real estate and construction loan portfolio. Although the Bank does not engage in subprime or negative amortization lending, we are not immune to volatility in the real estate market. Real estate valuations are influenced by demand, and demand is driven by economic factors such as employment rates and interest rates, which have been, and can be expected to continue to be, affected by the pandemic. These factors could adversely impact the quality of the Bank’s residential construction, residential mortgage and construction related commercial portfolios in various ways, including by decreasing the value of the collateral for our loans, and thereby negatively affecting the Bank’s overall loan portfolio.

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The Bank provides financing to, and receives deposits from, businesses in a number of other industries that may be particularly vulnerable to industry-specific economic factors, including the home building, commercial real estate, retail, agricultural, industrial, and commercial industries. Certain of these industries have been, and can expected to continue to be, adversely impacted by the disruptive and recessionary market conditions caused by the pandemic, which could result in higher nonperforming assets and elevated levels of charge-offs.

Following the financial crisis of 2008, the home building industry in California was especially adversely impacted by the deterioration in residential real estate markets, which lead the Bank to take additional provisions and charge-offs against credit losses in this portfolio. The recessionary economic and market conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic may significantly affect the commercial and residential real estate markets in the U.S. generally, and in California in particular, decreasing property values, increasing the risk of defaults and reducing the value of real estate collateral. Continued volatility in fuel prices and energy costs and the return of the drought in California could also adversely affect businesses in several of these industries. Industry specific risks are beyond the Bank’s control and could adversely affect the Bank’s portfolio of loans, potentially resulting in an increase in non-performing loans or charge-offs and a slowing of growth or reduction in our loan portfolio.

Recent wildfires across California and in our market area resulted in significant damage and destruction of property and equipment. The fire damage caused resulted in adverse economic impacts to those affected markets and beyond and on the Bank's customers. In addition, the major electric utility company in our region has adopted programs of electrical power shut-offs, often for multiple days, in wide areas of Northern California during periods of high winds and high fire danger. Shut-offs of power by this utility have adversely impacted the business of some of our customers and also have resulted in some of our branches being temporarily closed. It can be expected that these events will continue to occur from time to time in the areas served by the Bank, and that the consequences of these natural disasters, including programs of public utility public safety power outages when weather conditions and fire danger warrant, may adversely affect the Bank’s business and that of its customers. It is also possible that climate change may be increasing the severity or frequency of adverse weather conditions, thus increasing the impact of these types of natural disasters on our business and that of our customers.

The long-term impact of these developments on the markets we serve cannot be predicted at this time.

California Economic Conditions, Have Been, and Can Reasonably be Expected to Continue to be, Adversely Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic, Which Could Adversely Affect the Bank’s Business

The Bank’s operations and a substantial majority of the Bank’s assets and deposits are generated and concentrated primarily in Northern California, particularly the counties of Placer, Sacramento, Solano and Yolo, and are likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. At September 30, 2020, the majority of the Bank’s loan portfolio in principal amount (excluding loans held-for-sale) consisted of real estate-related loans, all of which were secured by collateral located in Northern California. As a result, a downturn in the economic conditions in Northern California may cause the Bank to incur losses associated with high default rates and decreased collateral values in its loan portfolio. Economic conditions in California are subject to various uncertainties including deterioration in the California real estate market and housing industry, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In response to the pandemic, following a declaration of a state of emergency in early March, the California state government issued a strict shelter in place order on March 19, 2020, instituting social distancing requirements and closing all non-essential businesses. The shelter in place order does not have a specific termination date. Although certain restrictions in the order have been relaxed, given the many uncertainties and challenges resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, it is difficult to predict when, and the extent to which, normal economic and operating conditions can resume in the state.

In addition, although the State of California has historically experienced budget shortfalls or deficits, during the past several years, California’s budgetary situation improved considerably. However, the various economic and health measures introduced by the legislature and the governor of the State of California in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have increased state spending at a time when the current economic slowdown can be expected to result in reduced state tax revenues, perhaps for a prolonged period.

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Also, municipalities and other governmental units within California have experienced budgetary difficulties and several California municipalities filed for protection under the Bankruptcy Code. As a result, concerns have arisen regarding the outlook for the governmental obligations of California municipalities and other governmental units. If the budgetary and fiscal difficulties of the California state government and California municipalities and other governmental units recur or economic conditions in California decline, we expect that our level of problem assets could increase and our prospects for growth could be impaired.

For a number of years in the past decade, California has also experienced severe drought, wildfires or other natural disasters. It can be expected that these events will continue to occur from time to time in the areas served by the Bank, and that the consequences of these natural disasters, including programs of public utility safety power outages when weather conditions and fire danger warrant, may adversely affect the Bank’s business and that of its customers. It is also possible that climate change may be increasing the severity or frequency of adverse weather conditions, thus increasing the impact of these types of natural disasters on our business and that of our customers.

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

None.

ITEM 3. – DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. – MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. – OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. – EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number		Description of Document

31.1		Rule 13a — 14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2		Rule 13a — 14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32.1*		Statement of the Chief Executive Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

32.2*		Statement of the Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

101.INS		Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
101.SCH		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

* In accordance with Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of Regulation S-K and SEC Release No. 34-47986, the certifications furnished in Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 hereto are deemed to accompany this Form 10-Q and will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Such certifications will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP

Date:	November 4, 2020	By:	/s/ Kevin Spink

			Kevin Spink, Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)