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First Northwest Bancorp - Quarter Report: 2022 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022

or

 

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

 

 

For the transition period from _____ to _____

 

Commission File Number: 001-36741

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

   

Washington

 

46-1259100

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer I.D. Number)

 

 

 

105 West 8th Street, Port Angeles, Washington

 

98362

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

 

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

 

(360) 457-0461

 

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

 

Title of each class:

 

Trading Symbol(s):

 

Name of each exchange on which registered:

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

 

FNWB

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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

 

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

Emerging growth company

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

  

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: As of August 5, 2022, there were 9,926,501 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.

 

 

 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

Page

Item 1 - Financial Statements (Unaudited)

3

 

 

Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

40

 

 

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

56

 

 

Item 4 - Controls and Procedures

56

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

57

 

 

Item 1A - Risk Factors

57

 

 

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

57

 

 

Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities

58

 

 

Item 4 - Mine Safety Disclosures

58

 

 

Item 5 - Other Information

58

 

 

Item 6 - Exhibits

58

 

 

SIGNATURES

59

 

 

As used in this report, the terms, “we,” “our,” and “us,” and “Company” refer to First Northwest Bancorp ("First Northwest"), its consolidated subsidiary and its joint venture controlling interest, unless the context indicates otherwise. When we refer to “First Fed” or the “Bank” in this report, we are referring to First Fed Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp. When we refer to "Quin" or "Quin Ventures" in this report, we are referring to Quin Ventures, Inc., a First Northwest joint venture. First Northwest, the Bank, and Quin Ventures are collectively referred to as the "Company."

 

 

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except share information) (Unaudited)

 

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 

ASSETS

        

Cash and due from banks

 $19,006  $13,868 

Interest-earning deposits in banks

  68,789   112,148 

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value

  353,144   344,212 

Loans held for sale

  696   760 

Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $15,747 and $15,124)

  1,461,552   1,350,260 

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, at cost

  10,402   5,196 

Accrued interest receivable

  5,802   5,289 

Premises and equipment, net

  21,291   19,830 

Servicing rights on sold loans, net

     3,282 

Servicing rights on sold loans, at fair value

  3,865    

Bank-owned life insurance, net

  39,783   39,318 

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net

  1,176   1,183 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  46,126   25,735 
         

Total assets

 $2,031,632  $1,921,081 
         
         

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        

Deposits

 $1,580,724  $1,580,580 

Borrowings

  249,319   119,280 

Accrued interest payable

  461   393 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  35,040   29,240 

Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

  934   1,108 
         

Total liabilities

  1,866,478   1,730,601 
         

Shareholders' Equity

        

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 5,000,000 shares, no shares issued or outstanding

      

Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 75,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 9,950,172 shares at June 30, 2022, and 9,972,698 shares at December 31, 2021

  100   100 

Additional paid-in capital

  96,479   96,131 

Retained earnings

  107,000   103,014 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

  (28,447)  288 

Unearned employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) shares

  (8,242)  (8,572)
         

Total parent's shareholders' equity

  166,890   190,961 

Noncontrolling interest in Quin Ventures, Inc.

  (1,736)  (481)
         

Total shareholders' equity

  165,154   190,480 
         

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 $2,031,632  $1,921,081 

 

See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 

INTEREST INCOME

                

Interest and fees on loans receivable

 $16,081  $12,866  $30,617  $25,407 

Interest on investment securities

  2,715   2,124   4,990   4,158 

Interest on deposits and other

  46   15   84   28 

FHLB dividends

  119   46   171   91 

Total interest income

  18,961   15,051   35,862   29,684 
                 

INTEREST EXPENSE

                

Deposits

  796   825   1,513   1,759 

Borrowings

  922   577   1,620   793 

Total interest expense

  1,718   1,402   3,133   2,552 
                 

Net interest income

  17,243   13,649   32,729   27,132 

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

  500   300   500   800 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

  16,743   13,349   32,229   26,332 
                 

NONINTEREST INCOME

                

Loan and deposit service fees

  1,091   1,001   2,264   1,838 

Sold loan servicing fees

  27   13   459   43 

Net gain on sale of loans

  231   1,017   484   2,354 

Net (loss) gain on sale of investment securities

  (8)  1,124   118   1,124 

Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance

  213   242   465   486 

Other income

  668   475   835   731 

Total noninterest income

  2,222   3,872   4,625   6,576 
                 

NONINTEREST EXPENSE

                

Compensation and benefits

  9,735   8,559   18,538   15,854 

Data processing

  1,870   1,525   3,642   2,858 

Occupancy and equipment

  1,432   1,004   2,599   2,033 

Supplies, postage, and telephone

  408   355   721   597 

Regulatory assessments and state taxes

  441   301   802   562 

Advertising

  1,370   492   2,157   937 

Professional fees

  629   644   1,188   1,166 

FDIC insurance premium

  211   168   434   316 

Other expense

  867   659   1,713   1,478 

Total noninterest expense

  16,963   13,707   31,794   25,801 
                 

INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

  2,002   3,514   5,060   7,107 
                 

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

  467   663   1,021   1,136 
                 

NET INCOME

  1,535   2,851   4,039   5,971 

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in Quin Ventures, Inc.

  953   145   1,255   145 
                 

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT

 $2,488  $2,996  $5,294  $6,116 
                 

Basic and diluted earnings per common share

 $0.27  $0.32  $0.58  $0.64 
                 

 

See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

(In thousands) (Unaudited)

 

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 
                 

NET INCOME

 $1,535  $2,851  $4,039  $5,971 
                 

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

                

Unrealized holding (losses) gains on investments available for sale arising during the period

  (16,875)  5,321   (36,329)  893 

Income tax benefit (provision) related to unrealized holding (losses) gains

  3,545   (1,117)  7,629   (187)

Unrecognized defined benefit ("DB") plan prior service cost

           (2,210)

Income tax benefit related to DB plan prior service cost

           465 

Amortization of unrecognized DB plan prior service cost

  36   42   73   42 

Income tax provision related to amortization of DB plan prior service cost

  (7)  (11)  (15)  (11)

Reclassification adjustment for net losses (gains) on sales of securities realized in income

  8   (1,124)  (118)  (1,124)

Income tax benefit (provision) related to reclassification adjustment on sales of securities

  (1)  236   25   236 
                 

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

  (13,294)  3,347   (28,735)  (1,896)
                 

COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

  (11,759)  6,198   (24,696)  4,075 
                 

Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

  (953)  (145)  (1,255)  (145)
                 

COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT

 $(10,806) $6,343  $(23,441) $4,220 

 

See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

(Dollars in thousands, except share information) (Unaudited)

 

  

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-in

  

Retained

  

Unearned ESOP

  

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss),

  

Noncontrolling

  

Total Shareholders'

 
  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Shares

  

Net of Tax

  

Interest

  

Equity

 
                                 

BALANCE, March 31, 2021

  10,195,644  $102  $96,499  $94,363  $(9,065) $199  $  $182,098 
                                 

Net income

            2,996         (145)  2,851 

Common stock issued and initial investment in Quin Ventures

  29,719   1   498   (44)        (45)  410 

Common stock repurchased

  (18,142)  (2)  (180)  (129)           (311)

Restricted stock award grants net of forfeitures

     1   (1)               

Restricted stock awards canceled

  (1,354)     (22)              (22)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

                  3,347      3,347 

Share-based compensation expense

         606               606 

ESOP shares committed to be released

         63      164         227 

Cash dividends declared ($0.06 per share)

            (613)           (613)
                                 

BALANCE, June 30, 2021

  10,205,867  $102  $97,463  $96,573  $(8,901) $3,546  $(190) $188,593 
                                 
                                 

BALANCE, March 31, 2022

  10,003,622  $100  $96,473  $105,546  $(8,407) $(15,153) $(783) $177,776 
                                 

Net income

            2,488         (953)  1,535 

Common stock repurchased

  (52,618)  (1)  (525)  (333)           (859)

Restricted stock award grants net of forfeitures

  575   1   (1)               

Restricted stock awards canceled

  (1,407)     (27)              (27)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

                  (13,294)     (13,294)

Share-based compensation expense

         479               479 

ESOP shares committed to be released

         80      165         245 

Cash dividends declared ($0.07 per share)

            (701)           (701)
                                 

BALANCE, June 30, 2022

  9,950,172  $100  $96,479  $107,000  $(8,242) $(28,447) $(1,736) $165,154 

 

 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

(Dollars in thousands, except share information) (Unaudited)

 

  

Common Stock

  

Additional Paid-in

  

Retained

  

Unearned ESOP

  

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss),

  

Noncontrolling

  

Total Shareholders'

 
  

Shares

  

Amount

  

Capital

  

Earnings

  

Shares

  

Net of Tax

  

Interest

  

Equity

 
                                 

BALANCE, December 31, 2020

  10,247,185  $102  $97,412  $92,657  $(9,230) $5,442  $  $186,383 
                                 

Net income

            6,116         (145)  5,971 

Common stock issued and initial investment in Quin Ventures

  29,719   1   498   (44)        (45)  410 

Common stock repurchased

  (153,979)  (2)  (1,538)  (934)           (2,474)

Restricted stock award grants net of forfeitures

  84,896   1   (1)               

Restricted stock awards canceled

  (1,954)     (33)              (33)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

                  (1,896)     (1,896)

Share-based compensation expense

         1,010               1,010 

ESOP shares committed to be released

         115      329         444 

Cash dividends declared ($0.12 per share)

            (1,222)           (1,222)
                                 

BALANCE, June 30, 2021

  10,205,867  $102  $97,463  $96,573  $(8,901) $3,546  $(190) $188,593 
                                 
                                 

BALANCE, December 31, 2021

  9,972,698  $100  $96,131  $103,014  $(8,572) $288  $(481) $190,480 
                                 

Net income

            5,294         (1,255)  4,039 

Common stock repurchased

  (52,618)  (1)  (525)  (333)           (859)

Restricted stock award grants net of forfeitures

  40,418   1   (1)               

Restricted stock awards canceled

  (10,326)     (222)              (222)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

                  (28,735)     (28,735)

Reclassification resulting from change in accounting method

            424            424 

Share-based compensation expense

         890               890 

ESOP shares committed to be released

         206      330         536 

Cash dividends declared ($0.14 per share)

            (1,399)           (1,399)
                                 

BALANCE, June 30, 2022

  9,950,172  $100  $96,479  $107,000  $(8,242) $(28,447) $(1,736) $165,154 

 

 

 

See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands) (Unaudited)

 

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

        

Net income before noncontrolling interest

 $4,039  $5,971 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:

        

Depreciation and amortization

  983   665 

Amortization of core deposit intangible

  7    

Amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on investments, net

  898   787 

Accretion of deferred loan fees and purchased premiums, net

  571   108 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

  39   18 

Change in fair value of sold loan servicing rights

  53    

Additions to servicing rights on sold loans, net

  (98)  (569)

Amortization of servicing rights on sold loans, net

     290 

Net increase in the valuation allowance on servicing rights on sold loans

     19 

Provision for loan losses

  500   800 

Allocation of ESOP shares

  404   325 

Share-based compensation expense

  890   1,010 

Gain on sale of loans, net

  (484)  (2,354)

Gain on sale of securities available for sale, net

  (118)  (1,124)

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance, net

  (465)  (486)

Origination of loans held for sale

  (16,487)  (63,887)

Proceeds from loans held for sale

  17,035   67,927 

Change in assets and liabilities:

        

(Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable

  (513)  1,017 

Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets

  (3,854)  (9,457)

Increase in accrued interest payable

  68   402 

Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities

  5,788   3,604 
         

Net cash from operating activities

  9,256   5,066 
         

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Purchase of securities available for sale

  (78,409)  (94,145)

Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal repayments of securities available for sale

  19,565   42,612 

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

  12,685   45,435 

(Purchase) redemption of FHLB stock

  (5,206)  380 

Net increase in loans receivable

  (112,363)  (105,279)

Purchase of premises and equipment, net

  (2,442)  (2,267)

Capital contributions to equity investments

  (6,979)   

Capital contributions to historic tax credit partnerships

  (1,829)   
         

Net cash from investing activities

  (174,978)  (113,264)

 

See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands) (Unaudited)

 

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Net increase in deposits

 $144  $108,221 

Proceeds from long-term FHLB advances

  10,000   10,000 

Repayment of long-term FHLB advances

     (10,000)

Net increase (decrease) in short-term FHLB advances

  112,000   (19,977)

Proceeds from issuance of subordinated debt, net

     39,223 

Net increase (decrease) in line of credit

  8,000    

Net (decrease) increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance

  (174)  27 

Dividends paid

  (1,388)  (1,222)

Restricted stock awards canceled

  (222)  (33)

Repurchase of common stock

  (859)  (2,474)
         

Net cash from financing activities

  127,501   123,765 
         

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

  (38,221)  15,567 
         

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period

  126,016   65,155 
         

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period

 $87,795  $80,722 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

        

Cash paid during the year for:

        

Interest on deposits and borrowings

 $3,065  $2,150 

Income taxes

 $1,110  $2,640 

Prior unrecognized service cost of defined benefit plan transferred to single-employer plan

 $  $2,718 
         

NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Change in unrealized loss on securities available for sale

 $(36,447) $(232)

Cumulative adjustment to servicing right asset due to election of fair value option

 $538  $ 

Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets

 $  $672 

 

See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Critical Accounting Policies

 

Organization and nature of business - First Northwest Bancorp, a Washington corporation ("First Northwest"), became the holding company of First Fed Bank ("First Fed" or the "Bank") on January 29, 2015, upon completion of the Bank's conversion from a mutual to stock form of organization (the "Conversion").

 

In connection with the Conversion, the Company issued an aggregate of 12,167,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $10.00 per share for gross proceeds of $121.7 million. An additional 933,360 shares of Company common stock and $400,000 in cash were contributed to the First Federal Community Foundation ("Foundation"), a charitable foundation that was established in connection with the Conversion, resulting in the issuance of a total of 13,100,360 shares. The Company received $117.6 million in net proceeds from the stock offering of which $58.4 million were contributed to the Bank upon Conversion.

 

Pursuant to the Bank's Plan of Conversion (the "Plan") adopted by its Board of Directors, and as approved by its members, the Company established an employee stock ownership plan ("ESOP"). On December 18, 2015, the ESOP completed its open market purchases, with funds borrowed from the Company, of 8% of the common stock issued in the Conversion for a total of 1,048,029 shares.

 

In April 2021, First Northwest entered into an Amended and Restated Joint Venture Agreement (the "Joint Venture Agreement") with the Bank, POM Peace of Mind, Inc. ("POM"), and Quin Ventures, Inc. ("Quin" or "Quin Ventures"). First Northwest has partially fulfilled its commitment to extend $15.0 million to Quin Ventures under a capital financing agreement and related promissory note and issued 29,719 shares of the Company's common stock to POM with a value of $500,000.

 

On October 31, 2021, the Bank converted from a State Savings Bank Charter to a State Commercial Bank Charter and was simultaneously renamed First Fed Bank from First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles.

 

First Northwest, the Bank, and Quin Ventures are collectively referred to as the "Company."

 

First Northwest's business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investments in First Fed and Quin Ventures. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including the consolidated unaudited financial statements and related data, relates primarily to the Bank for balance sheet related disclosures and the Bank and Quin Ventures for income statement related disclosures.

 

The Bank is a community-oriented financial institution providing commercial and consumer banking services to individuals and businesses in western Washington State with offices in Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, King, and Whatcom counties. These services include deposit and lending transactions that are supplemented with borrowing and investing activities.

 

Basis of presentation - The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for future periods.

 

In preparing the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to a determination of the allowance for loan losses ("ALLL"), fair value of financial instruments, and deferred tax assets and liabilities.

 

 

 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

Principles of consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Northwest; its wholly owned subsidiary, First Fed, and its controlling interest in Quin Ventures, Inc. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. While First Northwest and POM share equal ownership in Quin Ventures, it has been determined that First Northwest has a controlling interest for financial reporting purposes under Accounting Standards Codification  810. The Quin Ventures net loss allocable to POM is shown on the financial statements where applicable through a noncontrolling interest adjustment.
 
Subsequent events - The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure and has included additional information where appropriate.
 
Recently adopted accounting pronouncements
 
In November 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019- 10, which defers the effective date of the current expected credit loss model (CECL) guidance issued in ASUs 2016- 13, 2019- 04, and 2019- 05. The effective date for smaller reporting companies was changed from the interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020 to the interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted this ASU and anticipates implementing CECL effective January 1, 2023.
 
In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021- 01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope. ASU No. 2021- 01 clarifies that certain optional expedients and exceptions in ASC 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. ASU No. 2021- 01 also amends the expedients and exceptions in ASC 848 to capture the incremental consequences of the scope clarification and to tailor the existing guidance to derivative instruments affected by the discounting transition. This ASU was effective upon issuance and generally can be applied through December 31, 2022. The adoption of ASU 2021- 01 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted

 

Credit Losses

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Loss, which updates the guidance on recognition and measurement of credit losses for financial assets. The new requirements, known as the current expected credit loss model (CECL) will require entities to adopt an impairment model based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Upon adoption, the Company will change processes and procedures to calculate the allowance for credit losses, including changes in assumptions and estimates to consider expected credit losses over the life of the loan versus the current accounting practice that utilizes the incurred loss model. In addition, the current accounting policy and procedures for other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities available for sale will be replaced with an allowance approach.

 

Additional updates were issued in ASU No. 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 825), Financial Instruments. This ASU clarifies and improves guidance related to the previously issued standards on credit losses, hedging and recognition and measurement of financial instruments. The amendments provide entities with various measurement alternatives and policy elections related to accounting for credit losses and accrued interest receivable balances. Entities are also able to elect a practical expedient to separately disclose the total amount of accrued interest included in the amortized cost basis as a single balance to meet certain disclosure requirements. The amendments clarify that the estimated allowance for credit losses should include all expected recoveries of financial assets and trade receivables that were previously written off and expected to be written off. The amendments also allow entities to use projections of future interest rate environments when using a discounted cash flow method to measure expected credit losses on variable-rate financial instruments.

 

In addition, new updates were issued through ASU No. 2019-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief. This amendment allows entities to elect the fair value option on certain financial instruments. On adoption, an entity is allowed to irrevocably elect the fair value option on an instrument-by-instrument basis. This alternative is available for all instruments in the scope of Subtopic 326-20 except for existing held-to-maturity debt securities. If an entity elects the fair value option, the difference between the instrument’s fair value and carrying amount is recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment.


The Company is evaluating the provisions of ASU No. 2016-13, ASU No. 2019-04 and ASU No. 2019-05, and will closely monitor developments and additional guidance to determine the potential impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. At this time, we cannot reasonably estimate the impact the implementation of these ASUs will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Company's internal project management team continues to review models, work with our third-party vendor, and discuss changes to processes and procedures to ensure the Company is fully compliant with the amendments at the adoption date, which is anticipated to be January 1, 2023. As of June 30, 2022, the Bank has been running a parallel analysis comparing actual ALLL results to potential CECL results. Initial results indicate a modest increase to the reserve; however, the modeling effort is ongoing with final decisions regarding valuation criteria for each segment yet to be made.


 

 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

Other Pronouncements

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. ASU 2020-04 provides temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. It is intended to help stakeholders during the global market-wide reference rate transition period. This ASU is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company is implementing a transition plan to identify and modify its loans and other financial instruments that are either directly or indirectly influenced by LIBOR. The Company is in the process of evaluating ASU No. 2020-04 and its impact on the Company’s transition away from LIBOR for its loan and other financial instruments, with no material expected impact on the Company's financial statements.

 

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-01, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Fair Value Hedging—Portfolio Layer Method. ASU 2022-01 expands the portfolio layer method of hedge accounting prescribed in ASU No. 2017-12 to allow multiple hedged layers of a single closed portfolio and to include portfolios of both prepayable and non-prepayable financial assets. This scope expansion is consistent with the FASB’s efforts to simplify hedge accounting and allows entities to apply the same accounting method to similar hedging strategies. The ASU also specifies eligible hedging instruments in a single-layer hedge, provides additional guidance on accounting and disclosure of hedge basis adjustments and specifies how hedge basis adjustments should be considered in determining credit losses for assets in the designated closed portfolio. This ASU is effective for public business entities for interim and annual periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2022-01 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures. ASU 2022-02 eliminates the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") in ASC 310-40, "Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors" for entities that have adopted the current expected credit loss model introduced by ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”. ASU 2022-02 also requires that public business entities disclose current-period gross charge-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases within the scope of Subtopic 326-20, "Financial Instruments—Credit Losses—Measured at Amortized Cost". ASU 2022-02 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2022-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820)—Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. ASU 2022-03 clarifies that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security should not be considered in measuring fair value, nor should the contractual restriction be recognized and measured separately. Further, this ASU requires disclosure of the fair value of equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions reflected in the balance sheet, the nature and remaining duration of the restriction(s), and the circumstances that could cause a lapse in the restriction(s). ASU 2022-03 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2022-03 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

Reclassifications - Certain amounts in the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current unaudited financial statement presentation with no effect on net income or shareholders' equity.

 

 

 
 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

Note 2 - Securities

 

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of securities classified as available-for-sale at June 30, 2022 are summarized as follows:

 

      

Gross

  

Gross

  

Estimated

 
  

Amortized Cost

  

Unrealized Gains

  

Unrealized Losses

  Fair Value 
  

(In thousands)

 

Available for Sale

                

Municipal bonds

 $120,655  $7  $(16,614) $104,048 

U.S. Treasury notes

  2,462      (42)  2,420 

International agency issued bonds (Agency bonds)

  1,951      (189)  1,762 

Corporate issued debt securities (Corporate debt)

  60,805   54   (2,882)  57,977 

Mortgage-backed securities:

                

U.S. government agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS agency)

  93,924   7   (8,135)  85,796 

Non-agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS non-agency)

  107,086      (5,945)  101,141 
                 

Total securities available for sale

 $386,883  $68  $(33,807) $353,144 

 

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of securities classified as available-for-sale at December 31, 2021, are summarized as follows:

 

      

Gross

  

Gross

  

Estimated

 
  

Amortized Cost

  

Unrealized Gains

  

Unrealized Losses

  Fair Value 
  

(In thousands)

 

Available for Sale

                

Municipal bonds

 $110,497  $3,207  $(340) $113,364 

Agency bonds

  1,947      (27)  1,920 

Corporate issued asset-backed securities (ABS corporate)

  14,556      (67)  14,489 

Corporate debt

  58,906   1,450   (567)  59,789 

U.S. Small Business Administration securities (SBA)

  14,404   276      14,680 

Mortgage-backed securities:

                

MBS agency

  80,877   248   (1,163)  79,962 

MBS non-agency

  60,317   71   (380)  60,008 
                 

Total securities available for sale

 $341,504  $5,252  $(2,544) $344,212 

 

 

There were no securities classified as held-to-maturity at  June 30, 2022 and  December 31, 2021.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

The following shows the unrealized gross losses and fair value of the investment portfolio by length of time that individual securities in each category have been in a continuous loss position as of June 30, 2022:

 

  

Less Than Twelve Months

  

Twelve Months or Longer

  

Total

 
  

Gross Unrealized Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Gross Unrealized Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Gross Unrealized Losses

  

Fair Value

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Available for Sale

                        

Municipal bonds

 $(15,096) $96,927  $(1,518) $6,369  $(16,614) $103,296 

U.S. Treasury notes

  (42)  2,420         (42)  2,420 

Agency bonds

  (189)  1,762         (189)  1,762 

Corporate debt

  (2,017)  38,198   (865)  11,225   (2,882)  49,423 

Mortgage-backed securities:

                        

MBS agency

  (4,669)  59,577   (3,466)  23,138   (8,135)  82,715 

MBS non-agency

  (4,502)  86,342   (1,443)  14,799   (5,945)  101,141 
                         

Total available for sale

 $(26,515) $285,226  $(7,292) $55,531  $(33,807) $340,757 

 

The following shows the unrealized gross losses and fair value of the investment portfolio by length of time that individual securities in each category have been in a continuous loss position as of December 31, 2021:

 

  

Less Than Twelve Months

  

Twelve Months or Longer

  

Total

 
  

Gross Unrealized Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Gross Unrealized Losses

  

Fair Value

  

Gross Unrealized Losses

  

Fair Value

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Available for Sale

                        

Municipal bonds

 $(306) $23,125  $(34) $1,475  $(340) $24,600 

Agency bonds

  (27)  1,920         (27)  1,920 

ABS corporate

  (67)  10,976         (67)  10,976 

Corporate debt

  (333)  18,890   (234)  9,752   (567)  28,642 

SBA

           69      69 

Mortgage-backed securities:

                        

MBS agency

  (713)  39,029   (450)  12,802   (1,163)  51,831 

MBS non-agency

  (374)  32,849   (6)  5,505   (380)  38,354 
                         

Total available for sale

 $(1,820) $126,789  $(724) $29,603  $(2,544) $156,392 

 

The Company may hold certain investment securities in an unrealized loss position that are not considered other than temporarily impaired ("OTTI"). At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were 179 and 76 investment securities in an unrealized loss position, respectively.

 

We believe that the unrealized losses on our investment securities relate principally to the general change in interest rates, market demand, and related volatility that has occurred since the initial purchase, and such unrecognized losses or gains will continue to vary with general interest rate level and market fluctuations in the future. We do not believe the unrealized losses on our securities are related to deterioration in credit quality. Certain investments in a loss position are guaranteed by government entities or government sponsored entities. The Company does not intend to sell the securities in an unrealized loss position and believes that it is unlikely that we will be required to sell these investments prior to a market price recovery or maturity.

 

There were no OTTI losses during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities by contractual maturity are shown in the following tables at the dates indicated. Expected maturities of mortgage-backed securities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties; therefore, these securities are shown separately.

 

  

June 30, 2022

 
  

Available-for-Sale

 
  

Amortized Cost

  

Estimated Fair Value

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Mortgage-backed securities:

        

Due within one year

 $7,815  $7,644 

Due after one through five years

  37,351   36,318 

Due after five through ten years

  15,849   14,879 

Due after ten years

  139,995   128,096 
         

Total mortgage-backed securities

  201,010   186,937 
         

All other investment securities:

        

Due within one year

      

Due after one through five years

  8,751   8,044 

Due after five through ten years

  75,117   70,876 

Due after ten years

  102,005   87,287 
         

Total all other investment securities

  185,873   166,207 
         

Total investment securities

 $386,883  $353,144 

 

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

Available-for-Sale

 
  

Amortized Cost

  

Estimated Fair Value

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Mortgage-backed securities:

        

Due within one year

 $7,827  $7,832 

Due after one through five years

  24,347   24,371 

Due after five through ten years

  8,466   8,391 

Due after ten years

  100,554   99,376 
         

Total mortgage-backed securities

  141,194   139,970 
         

All other investment securities:

        

Due within one year

      

Due after one through five years

  6,391   6,289 

Due after five through ten years

  79,679   80,807 

Due after ten years

  114,240   117,146 
         

Total all other investment securities

  200,310   204,242 
         

Total investment securities

 $341,504  $344,212 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

Sales of securities available-for-sale for the periods shown are summarized as follows:

 

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Proceeds from sales

 $2,233  $45,435  $12,685  $45,435 

Gross realized gains

     1,200   128   1,200 

Gross realized losses

  (8)  (76)  (10)  (76)

 

 

 

Note 3 - Loans Receivable

 

Loans receivable consisted of the following at the dates indicated:

 

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Real Estate:

        

One-to-four family

 $309,191  $294,965 

Multi-family

  221,337   172,409 

Commercial real estate

  381,279   363,299 

Construction and land

  214,394   224,709 

Total real estate loans

  1,126,201   1,055,382 
         

Consumer:

        

Home equity

  46,993   39,172 

Auto and other consumer

  220,865   182,769 

Total consumer loans

  267,858   221,941 
         

Commercial business loans

  71,218   79,838 
         

Total loans

  1,465,277   1,357,161 
         

Less:

        

Net deferred loan fees

  3,670   4,772 

Premium on purchased loans, net

  (15,692)  (12,995)

Allowance for loan losses

  15,747   15,124 
         

Total loans receivable, net

 $1,461,552  $1,350,260 

 

Allowance for Loan Losses. The Company maintains a general ALLL based on evaluating known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio, including management’s continuing analysis of the factors underlying the quality of the loan portfolio. These factors include changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio, actual loan loss experience, and current and anticipated economic conditions. The reserve is an estimate based upon factors and trends identified by management at the time the financial statements are prepared.

 

 

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following tables summarize changes in the ALLL and loan portfolio by segment and impairment method for the periods shown:

 

  

At or For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

 
  

One-to-four family

  

Multi-family

  

Commercial real estate

  

Construction and land

  

Home equity

  

Auto and other consumer

  

Commercial business

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

ALLL:

                                    

Beginning balance

 $3,039  $2,092  $4,038  $2,481  $405  $2,229  $526  $317  $15,127 

(Recapture of) provision for loan losses

  (13)  76   116   69   81   160   12   (1)  500 

Charge-offs

                 (73)        (73)

Recoveries

                 51   142      193 

Ending balance

 $3,026  $2,168  $4,154  $2,550  $486  $2,367  $680  $316  $15,747 

 

 

  

At or For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

 
  

One-to-four family

  

Multi-family

  

Commercial real estate

  

Construction and land

  

Home equity

  

Auto and other consumer

  

Commercial business

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

ALLL:

                                    

Beginning balance

 $3,184  $1,816  $3,996  $2,672  $407  $2,221  $470  $358  $15,124 

(Recapture of) provision for loan losses

  (190)  352   158   (124)  62   216   68   (42)  500 

Charge-offs

                 (210)        (210)

Recoveries

  32         2   17   140   142      333 

Ending balance

 $3,026  $2,168  $4,154  $2,550  $486  $2,367  $680  $316  $15,747 

 

  

At June 30, 2022

 
  

One-to-four family

  

Multi-family

  

Commercial real estate

  

Construction and land

  

Home equity

  

Auto and other consumer

  

Commercial business

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Total ALLL

 $3,026  $2,168  $4,154  $2,550  $486  $2,367  $680  $316  $15,747 

General reserve

  3,004   2,168   4,154   2,550   482   2,355   680   316   15,709 

Specific reserve

  22            4   12         38 
                                     

Total loans

 $309,191  $221,337  $381,279  $214,394  $46,993  $220,865  $71,218  $  $1,465,277 

Loans collectively evaluated (1)

  306,835   221,337   381,219   214,372   46,714   220,582   71,218      1,462,277 

Loans individually evaluated (2)

  2,356      60   22   279   283         3,000 

 


(1) Loans collectively evaluated for general reserves.

(2) Loans individually evaluated for specific reserves.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

  

At or For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
  

One-to-four family

  

Multi-family

  

Commercial real estate

  

Construction and land

  

Home equity

  

Auto and other consumer

  

Commercial business

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

ALLL:

                                    

Beginning balance

 $3,416  $1,822  $3,629  $1,890  $379  $2,337  $483  $309  $14,265 

(Recapture of) provision for loan losses

  (60)  (6)  45   330   26   (3)  (19)  (13)  300 

Charge-offs

              (12)  (151)        (163)

Recoveries

           1      185         186 

Ending balance

 $3,356  $1,816  $3,674  $2,221  $393  $2,368  $464  $296  $14,588 

 

 

  

At or For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

 
  

One-to-four family

  

Multi-family

  

Commercial real estate

  

Construction and land

  

Home equity

  

Auto and other consumer

  

Commercial business

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

ALLL:

                                    

Beginning balance

 $3,469  $1,764  $3,420  $1,461  $368  $2,642  $429  $294  $13,847 

(Recapture of) provision for loan losses

  (119)  52   254   756   20   (200)  35   2   800 

Charge-offs

              (12)  (380)        (392)

Recoveries

  6         4   17   306         333 

Ending balance

 $3,356  $1,816  $3,674  $2,221  $393  $2,368  $464  $296  $14,588 

 

  

At December 31, 2021

 
  

One-to-four family

  

Multi-family

  

Commercial real estate

  

Construction and land

  

Home equity

  

Auto and other consumer

  

Commercial business

  

Unallocated

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Total ALLL

 $3,184  $1,816  $3,996  $2,672  $407  $2,221  $470  $358  $15,124 

General reserve

  3,159   1,816   3,996   2,672   402   2,138   470   358   15,011 

Specific reserve

  25            5   83         113 
                                     

Total loans

 $294,965  $172,409  $363,299  $224,709  $39,172  $182,769  $79,838  $  $1,357,161 

Loans collectively evaluated (1)

  292,708   172,409   363,228   224,687   38,839   182,257   79,838      1,353,966 

Loans individually evaluated (2)

  2,257      71   22   333   512         3,195 

 


(1) Loans collectively evaluated for general reserves.

(2) Loans individually evaluated for specific reserves.

 

Impaired loans. A loan is considered impaired when the Bank has determined that it may be unable to collect payments of principal or interest when due under the contractual terms of the loan. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for all loans in the portfolio except smaller balance homogeneous loans and certain qualifying troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") loans.

 

 

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The following table presents a summary of loans individually evaluated for impairment by portfolio segment at the dates indicated:

 

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

Recorded Investment

  

Unpaid Principal Balance

  

Related Allowance

  

Recorded Investment

  

Unpaid Principal Balance

  

Related Allowance

 
  

(In thousands)

 

With no allowance recorded:

                        

One-to-four family

 $355  $392  $  $212  $247  $ 

Commercial real estate

  60   154      71   177    

Construction and land

     17         24    

Home equity

           26   59    

Auto and other consumer

  244   249         77    

Total

  659   812      309   584    
                         

With an allowance recorded:

                        

One-to-four family

  2,001   2,148   22   2,045   2,245   25 

Construction and land

  22   22      22   22    

Home equity

  279   282   4   307   329   5 

Auto and other consumer

  39   39   12   512   512   83 

Total

  2,341   2,491   38   2,886   3,108   113 
                         

Total impaired loans:

                        

One-to-four family

  2,356   2,540   22   2,257   2,492   25 

Commercial real estate

  60   154      71   177    

Construction and land

  22   39      22   46    

Home equity

  279   282   4   333   388   5 

Auto and other consumer

  283   288   12   512   589   83 

Total

 $3,000  $3,303  $38  $3,195  $3,692  $113 

 

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The following table presents the average recorded investment in loans individually evaluated for impairment and the related interest income recognized for the periods shown:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2022

  

June 30, 2022

 
  

Average Recorded Investment

  

Interest Income Recognized

  

Average Recorded Investment

  

Interest Income Recognized

 
  

(In thousands)

 

With no allowance recorded:

                

One-to-four family

 $356  $6  $283  $8 

Commercial real estate

  63      65    

Construction and land

     1      1 

Home equity

        5    

Auto and other consumer

  247   5   249   9 

Total

  666   12   602   18 
                 

With an allowance recorded:

                

One-to-four family

  2,128   39   2,079   72 

Commercial real estate

  21      11    

Construction and land

  22   1   22   1 

Home equity

  284   4   293   7 

Auto and other consumer

  61   1   139   2 

Total

  2,516   45   2,544   82 
                 

Total impaired loans:

                

One-to-four family

  2,484   45   2,362   80 

Commercial real estate

  84      76    

Construction and land

  22   2   22   2 

Home equity

  284   4   298   7 

Auto and other consumer

  308   6   388   11 

Total

 $3,182  $57  $3,146  $100 

 

Interest income recognized on a cash basis on impaired loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, was $41,000 and $100,000, respectively.

 

 

 

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The following table presents the average recorded investment in loans individually evaluated for impairment and the related interest income recognized for the periods shown:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2021

  

June 30, 2021

 
  

Average Recorded Investment

  

Interest Income Recognized

  

Average Recorded Investment

  

Interest Income Recognized

 
  

(In thousands)

 

With no allowance recorded:

                

One-to-four family

 $221  $4  $223  $6 

Multi-family

  93      187    

Commercial real estate

  832   18   1,022   37 

Home equity

  34      35   1 

Auto and other consumer

  35   3   35   4 

Total

  1,215   25   1,502   48 
                 

With an allowance recorded:

                

One-to-four family

  2,365   49   2,437   87 

Commercial real estate

  410      234    

Construction and land

  24   2   25   3 

Home equity

  119   4   115   6 

Auto and other consumer

  816   15   840   19 

Total

  3,734   70   3,651   115 
                 

Total impaired loans:

                

One-to-four family

  2,586   53   2,660   93 

Multi-family

  93      187    

Commercial real estate

  1,242   18   1,256   37 

Construction and land

  24   2   25   3 

Home equity

  153   4   150   7 

Auto and other consumer

  851   18   875   23 

Total

 $4,949  $95  $5,153  $163 

 

Interest income recognized on a cash basis on impaired loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, was $74,000 and $142,000, respectively.

 

 

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The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans by class of loan at the dates indicated:

 

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

(In thousands)

 

One-to-four family

 $626  $494 

Commercial real estate

  60   71 

Construction and land

  22   22 

Home equity

  251   282 

Auto and other consumer

  282   512 
         

Total nonaccrual loans

 $1,241  $1,381 

 

Past due loans. Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. There were no loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

The following table presents the recorded investment in past due loans, by class, as of June 30, 2022:

 

  

30-59 Days

  

60-89 Days

  

90 Days or More

  

Total

         
  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Current

  

Total Loans

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Real Estate:

                        

One-to-four family

 $340  $  $151  $491  $308,700  $309,191 

Multi-family

              221,337   221,337 

Commercial real estate

              381,279   381,279 

Construction and land

     1,751   22   1,773   212,621   214,394 

Total real estate loans

  340   1,751   173   2,264   1,123,937   1,126,201 
                         

Consumer:

                        

Home equity

        27   27   46,966   46,993 

Auto and other consumer

  1,175   142   13   1,330   219,535   220,865 

Total consumer loans

  1,175   142   40   1,357   266,501   267,858 
                         

Commercial business loans

              71,218   71,218 
                         

Total loans

 $1,515  $1,893  $213  $3,621  $1,461,656  $1,465,277 

 

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The following table presents the recorded investment in past due loans, by class, as of December 31, 2021:

 

  

30-59 Days

  

60-89 Days

  

90 Days or More

  

Total

         
  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Past Due

  

Current

  

Total Loans

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Real Estate:

                        

One-to-four family

 $786  $  $  $786  $294,179  $294,965 

Multi-family

              172,409   172,409 

Commercial real estate

              363,299   363,299 

Construction and land

  293         293   224,416   224,709 

Total real estate loans

  1,079         1,079   1,054,303   1,055,382 
                         

Consumer:

                        

Home equity

  83         83   39,089   39,172 

Auto and other consumer

  469   369   99   937   181,832   182,769 

Total consumer loans

  552   369   99   1,020   220,921   221,941 
                         

Commercial business loans

  7         7   79,831   79,838 
                         

Total loans

 $1,638  $369  $99  $2,106  $1,355,055  $1,357,161 

 

Credit quality indicator. Federal regulations provide for the classification of lower quality loans and other assets, such as debt and equity securities, as substandard, doubtful, or loss; risk ratings 6, 7, and 8 in our 8-point risk rating system, respectively. An asset is considered substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of any collateral pledged. Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values. Assets classified as loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted.

 

When the Bank classifies problem assets as either substandard or doubtful, it may establish a specific allowance to address the risk specifically or allow the loss to be addressed in the general allowance. General allowances represent loss allowances that have been established to recognize the inherent risk associated with lending activities but that, unlike specific allowances, have not been specifically allocated to certain problem assets. When an insured institution classifies problem assets as a loss, it is required to charge off such assets in the period in which they are deemed uncollectible. Assets that do not currently expose the Bank to enough risk to warrant classification as substandard or doubtful but do possess identified weaknesses are designated as either watch or special mention assets; risk ratings 4 and 5 in our risk rating system, respectively. Loans not otherwise classified are considered pass graded loans and are rated 1-3 in our risk rating system.

 

Additionally, the Bank categorizes loans as performing or nonperforming based on payment activity. Loans that are more than 90 days past due and nonaccrual loans are considered nonperforming.

 

 

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The following table represents the internally assigned grade as of  June 30, 2022, by class of loans:

 

  

Pass

  

Watch

  

Special Mention

  

Substandard

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Real Estate:

                    

One-to-four family

 $305,457  $2,841  $  $893  $309,191 

Multi-family

  205,515   15,822         221,337 

Commercial real estate

  349,422   19,945   3,796   8,116   381,279 

Construction and land

  196,281   13,834   2   4,277   214,394 

Total real estate loans

  1,056,675   52,442   3,798   13,286   1,126,201 
                     

Consumer:

                    

Home equity

  46,442   300      251   46,993 

Auto and other consumer

  219,994   468   119   284   220,865 

Total consumer loans

  266,436   768   119   535   267,858 
                     

Commercial business loans

  69,757   1,096   365      71,218 
                     

Total loans

 $1,392,868  $54,306  $4,282  $13,821  $1,465,277 

 

The following table represents the internally assigned grade as of December 31, 2021, by class of loans:

 

  

Pass

  

Watch

  

Special Mention

  

Substandard

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Real Estate:

                    

One-to-four family

 $291,421  $2,727  $53  $764  $294,965 

Multi-family

  153,704   18,705         172,409 

Commercial real estate

  326,444   22,850   3,057   10,948   363,299 

Construction and land

  215,262   295   9,130   22   224,709 

Total real estate loans

  986,831   44,577   12,240   11,734   1,055,382 
                     

Consumer:

                    

Home equity

  38,739   83      350   39,172 

Auto and other consumer

  181,356   835   65   513   182,769 

Total consumer loans

  220,095   918   65   863   221,941 
                     

Commercial business loans

  79,616   222         79,838 
                     

Total loans

 $1,286,542  $45,717  $12,305  $12,597  $1,357,161 

 

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The following table represents the credit risk profile based on payment activity as of June 30, 2022, by class of loans:

 

  

Nonperforming

  

Performing

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Real Estate:

            

One-to-four family

 $626  $308,565  $309,191 

Multi-family

     221,337   221,337 

Commercial real estate

  60   381,219   381,279 

Construction and land

  22   214,372   214,394 
             

Consumer:

            

Home equity

  251   46,742   46,993 

Auto and other consumer

  282   220,583   220,865 
             

Commercial business

     71,218   71,218 
             

Total loans

 $1,241  $1,464,036  $1,465,277 

 

The following table represents the credit risk profile based on payment activity as of December 31, 2021, by class of loans:

 

  

Nonperforming

  

Performing

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Real Estate:

            

One-to-four family

 $494  $294,471  $294,965 

Multi-family

     172,409   172,409 

Commercial real estate

  71   363,228   363,299 

Construction and land

  22   224,687   224,709 
             

Consumer:

            

Home equity

  282   38,890   39,172 

Auto and other consumer

  512   182,257   182,769 
             

Commercial business

     79,838   79,838 
             

Total loans

 $1,381  $1,355,780  $1,357,161 

 

 

 

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Troubled debt restructuring. A TDR is a loan to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulty that has been modified from its original terms and conditions in such a way that the Bank is granting the borrower a concession of some kind. First Fed has granted a variety of concessions to borrowers in the form of loan modifications. The modifications are generally related to the loan's interest rate, term and payment amount or a combination thereof.

 

The following table is a summary of information pertaining to TDR loans included in impaired loans at the dates indicated:

 

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Total TDR loans

 $1,788  $1,843 

Allowance for loan losses related to TDR loans

  18   21 

Total nonaccrual TDR loans

  29   29 

 

There were no newly restructured, renewals, or modifications of existing TDR loans that occurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 or 2021.

 

There were no TDR loans that incurred a payment default within 12 months of the restructure date during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 or 2021.

 

No additional funds were committed to be advanced in connection with TDR loans at June 30, 2022.

 

The following table presents TDR loans by class at the dates indicated by accrual and nonaccrual status:

 

  

June 30, 2022

 
  

Accrual

  

Nonaccrual

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

One-to-four family

 $1,730  $29  $1,759 

Home equity

  29      29 
             

Total TDR loans

 $1,759  $29  $1,788 

 

 

 

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Note 4 - Deposits

 

The aggregate amount of time deposits in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insured limit, currently $250,000, at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, were $76.0 million and $75.1 million, respectively. Deposits and weighted-average interest rates at the dates indicated are as follows:

 

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

Amount

  

Weighted-Average Interest Rate

  

Amount

  

Weighted-Average Interest Rate

 
  

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

 $336,311   0.00% $343,932   0.00%

Interest-bearing demand deposits

  192,114   0.01%  196,970   0.01%

Money market accounts

  587,747   0.27%  597,815   0.21%

Savings accounts

  195,029   0.05%  194,620   0.05%

Certificates of deposit

  269,523   0.73%  247,243   0.62%
                 

Total deposits

 $1,580,724   0.23% $1,580,580   0.19%

 

Maturities of certificates at the dates indicated are as follows:

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Within one year or less

 $169,555  $153,472 

After one year through two years

  58,667   54,970 

After two years through three years

  20,487   17,620 

After three years through four years

  12,827   14,358 

After four years through five years

  7,987   6,823 
         

Total certificates of deposit

 $269,523  $247,243 

 

Brokered certificates of deposits of $85.7 million and $65.7 million are included in the June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 certificate of deposits totals above, respectively.

 

At  June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, deposits included $118.6 million and $134.1 million, respectively, in public fund deposits. Investment securities with a carrying value of $60.2 million and $67.9 million were pledged as collateral for these deposits at  June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. This exceeds the minimum collateral requirements established by the Washington Public Deposit Protection Commission.

 

Interest on deposits by type for the periods shown was as follows:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 
  

(In thousands)

         

Demand deposits

 $25  $10  $42  $17 

Money market accounts

  323   275   621   561 

Savings accounts

  26   34   52   74 

Certificates of deposit

  422   506   798   1,107 
                 

Total interest expense on deposits

 $796  $825  $1,513  $1,759 

 

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Note 5 - Borrowings

 

First Fed is a member of the FHLB. As a member, First Fed has a committed line of credit of up to 40% of total assets, subject to the amount of FHLB stock ownership and certain collateral requirements.

 

First Fed maintains borrowing arrangements with the FHLB to borrow funds primarily under long-term, fixed-rate advance agreements. First Fed also has overnight borrowings through FHLB which renew daily until paid. First Fed periodically uses fixed-rate advances maturing in less than one year as an alternative source of funds. All borrowings are secured by collateral consisting of single-family, home equity, commercial real estate, and multi-family loans receivable in the amounts of $648.1 million and $699.6 million at  June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

 

First Fed also has an established borrowing arrangement with the Federal Reserve Board of San Francisco ("FRB") to utilize the discount window for short-term borrowing. Available borrowing capacity was $8.7 million and $17.3 million at  June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. No funds have been borrowed to date. Investment securities with a carrying value of $9.3 million and $17.2 million were pledged to the FRB at  June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

 

On March 25, 2021, the Company completed a private placement of $40.0 million of 3.75% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) to certain qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors. The net proceeds to the Company from the sale of the Notes were approximately $39.3 million after deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The Notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital for the Company for regulatory capital purposes. The Company used the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes and provided $20.0 million to the Bank as Tier 1 capital.

 

On May 20, 2022, First Northwest entered into a borrowing arrangement with NexBank for a $20.0 million revolving line of credit. Borrowings are secured by a blanket lien on First Northwest's personal property assets (with certain exclusions), including all the outstanding shares of First Fed, cash, loans receivable, and limited partnership investments. The line of credit matures on May 19, 2023.

 

The following table sets forth information regarding our borrowings at the end of and during the six months ended June 30, 2022. The table includes both long- and short-term borrowings.

  

FHLB Long-Term Advances

  

FHLB Overnight Variable-Rate Advances

  

FHLB Short-Term Fixed-Rate Advances

  

Line of Credit

  

Subordinated Debt, net

 
  

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance outstanding

 $90,000  $102,000  $10,000  $8,000  $39,319 

Maximum outstanding at any month-end

  90,000   102,000   20,000   8,000   39,319 

Average monthly outstanding during the period

  83,333   43,300   8,333   1,333   39,288 

Weighted-average daily interest rates

                    

Annual

  1.54%  0.69%  0.71%  4.78%  4.05%

Period End

  1.59%  1.40%  1.74%  5.25%  4.05%

 

The amounts by year of maturity and weighted-average interest rate of FHLB long-term, fixed-rate advances at June 30, 2022 are as follows:

 

  

Weighted- Average Interest Rate

  

Amount

 
  

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Within one year or less

  1.76% $20,000 

After one year through two years

  1.47   15,000 

After two years through three years

  1.46   20,000 

After three years through four years

  1.49   15,000 

After four years through five years

  1.63   10,000 

After five years

  1.76   10,000 

Total FHLB long-term advances

  1.59% $90,000 

 

 

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The following table sets forth information regarding our borrowings at the end of and during the year ended December 31, 2021. The table includes both long- and short-term borrowings.

 

  

FHLB Long-Term Advances

  

FHLB Overnight Variable-Rate Advances

  

Subordinated Debt, net

 
  

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Balance outstanding

 $80,000  $  $39,280 

Maximum outstanding at any month-end

  80,000   40,000   40,000 

Average monthly outstanding during the period

  52,500   5,207   30,370 

Weighted-average daily interest rates

            

Annual

  1.46%  0.30%  3.96%

Period End

  1.52%  0.31%  3.01%

 

 

Note 6 - Federal Taxes on Income

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. These calculations are based on many complex factors including estimates of the timing of reversals of temporary differences, the interpretation of federal income tax laws, and a determination of the differences between the tax and the financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ significantly from the estimates and interpretations used in determining the current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities.

 

The effective tax rates were 20.2% and 16.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The effective tax rates differ from the statutory maximum federal tax rate for 2022 and 2021 of 21%, largely due to the nontaxable earnings on bank-owned life insurance ("BOLI") and tax-exempt interest income earned on certain investment securities and loans. Additionally, a tax accrual true-up was recorded in the first quarter of 2021, which reduced the prior year provision and resulted in a lower effective tax rate. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company began accruing a provision for income tax for certain states in which we have employees and collateral for loans, thereby creating a nexus in those states for income tax purposes. The additional accrual for state income tax results in a higher effective tax rate.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

Note 7 - Earnings per Common Share

 

The two-class method is used for computing basic and diluted earnings per share. Under the two-class method, EPS is determined for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participating rights in undistributed earnings. The Company has issued restricted shares under share-based compensation plans which qualify as participating securities.

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the components used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2022

  

2021

  

2022

  

2021

 
  

(In thousands, except share data)

 

Net income:

                

Net income available to common shareholders

 $2,488  $2,996  $5,294  $6,116 

Earnings allocated to participating securities

  (25)  (116)  (55)  (218)

Earnings allocated to common shareholders

 $2,463  $2,880  $5,239  $5,898 
                 

Basic:

                

Weighted average common shares outstanding

  9,849,265   10,215,223   9,846,086   10,208,110 

Weighted average unvested restricted stock awards

  (92,626)  (367,940)  (95,390)  (340,786)

Weighted average unallocated ESOP shares

  (661,745)  (714,706)  (668,323)  (721,211)

Total basic weighted average common shares outstanding

  9,094,894   9,132,577   9,082,373   9,146,113 
                 

Diluted:

                

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

  9,094,894   9,132,577   9,082,373   9,146,113 

Dilutive restricted stock awards

  71,237   118,554   84,942   106,200 

Total diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

  9,166,131   9,251,131   9,167,315   9,252,313 
                 

Basic earnings per common share

 $0.27  $0.32  $0.58  $0.64 
                 

Diluted earnings per common share

 $0.27  $0.32  $0.58  $0.64 

 

Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computation of EPS if their effect is anti-dilutive. At  June 30, 2022 and  December 31, 2021, antidilutive shares as calculated under the treasury stock method totaled 1,186 and 979, respectively.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

Note 8 - Employee Benefits

 

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

 

In connection with the Conversion, the Company established an ESOP for eligible employees of the Company and the Bank. Employees of the Company and the Bank who have been credited with at least 1,000 hours of service during a 12-month period are eligible to participate in the ESOP.

 

Pursuant to the Plan, the ESOP purchased shares in the open market with funds borrowed from First Northwest. The Bank will make contributions to the ESOP in amounts necessary to amortize the ESOP loan payable to First Northwest over a period of 20 years, bearing estimated interest at 2.46%. The loan is secured by shares purchased with the loan proceeds and will be repaid by the ESOP with funds from the Bank's discretionary contributions to the ESOP and earnings on the ESOP assets. A principal and interest payment of $835,000 was made by the ESOP during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

As shares are committed to be released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the average daily market prices of the shares and the shares become outstanding for EPS computations. The compensation expense is accrued monthly throughout the year. Dividends on allocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings; dividends on unallocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of debt and accrued interest.

 

Compensation expense related to the ESOP for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, was $245,000 and $227,000, respectively. Compensation expense related to the ESOP for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, was $536,000 and $444,000, respectively.

 

Shares issued to the ESOP as of the dates indicated are as follows:

  

June 30, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Allocated shares

  386,285   333,396 

Committed to be released shares

     26,442 

Unallocated shares

  661,744   688,191 
         

Total ESOP shares issued

  1,048,029   1,048,029 
         

Fair value of unallocated shares

 $10,323  $13,901 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

Note 9 - Stock-based Compensation

 

In May 2020, the Company's shareholders approved the First Northwest Bancorp 2020 Equity Incentive Plan ("2020 EIP"), which provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock shares or restricted stock units, and performance share awards to eligible participants through May 2030. The cost of awards under the 2020 EIP generally is based on the fair value of the awards on their grant date. The maximum number of shares that may be utilized for awards under the 2020 EIP is 520,000. As of  June 30, 2022, there were 300,219 total shares available for grant under the 2020 EIP, all of which are available to be granted as restricted shares.

 

As a result of the approval of the 2020 EIP, the First Northwest Bancorp 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2015 EIP") was frozen and no additional awards will be made. As of  June 30, 2022, there were no shares available for grant under the 2015 EIP. At this date, there are 89,900 shares granted under the 2015 EIP that are expected to vest subject to the 2015 EIP plan provisions.

 

There were 53,343 and 84,896 shares of restricted stock awarded, respectively, during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. Awarded shares of restricted stock vest ratably over periods ranging from one to five years from the date of grant provided the eligible participant remains in service to the Company. The Company recognizes compensation expense for the restricted stock awards based on the fair value of the shares at the grant date amortized over the vesting period.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, total compensation expense for the equity incentive plans was $479,000 and $606,000, respectively. Included in the compensation expense for the three months ended  June 30, 2022 and 2021, was directors' compensation of $84,000 and $169,000, respectively.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, total compensation expense for the equity incentive plans was $890,000 and $1.0 million, respectively. Included in the compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, was directors' compensation of $139,000 and $260,000, respectively.

 

The following tables provide a summary of changes in non-vested restricted stock awards for the period shown:

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2022

 
  

Shares

  

Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value

 

Non-vested at April 1, 2022

  244,629  $16.99 

Granted

  11,100   18.17 

Vested

  (3,743)  12.44 

Canceled (1)

  (1,407)  12.44 

Forfeited

  (10,525)  17.24 
         

Non-vested at June 30, 2022

  240,054  $17.13 
         

(1) A surrender of vested stock awards by a participant surrendering the number of shares valued at the current stock price at the vesting date to cover the participant's tax obligation on the vested shares. The surrendered shares are canceled and are unavailable for reissue.

 

 

 

  

For the Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30, 2022

 
  

Shares

  

Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value

 

Non-vested at January 1, 2022

  236,432  $16.19 

Granted

  53,343   21.48 

Vested

  (26,470)  17.37 

Canceled (1)

  (10,326)  17.37 

Forfeited

  (12,925)  17.25 
         

Non-vested at June 30, 2022

  240,054  $17.13 
         

(1) A surrender of vested stock awards by a participant surrendering the number of shares valued at the current stock price at the vesting date to cover the participant's tax obligation on the vested shares. The surrendered shares are canceled and are unavailable for reissue.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

As of June 30, 2022, there was $3.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested shares granted as restricted stock awards. The cost is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of approximately 2.06 years.

 

 

Note 10 - Fair Value Accounting and Measurement

 

Fair value is the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the Company’s principal market. The Company has established and documented its process for determining the fair values of its assets and liabilities, where applicable. Fair value is based on quoted market prices, when available, for identical or similar assets or liabilities. In the absence of quoted market prices, management determines the fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities using valuation models or third-party pricing services, both of which rely on market-based parameters when available, such as interest rate yield curves, option volatilities and credit spreads, or unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs may be based on management’s judgment, assumptions, and estimates related to credit quality, liquidity, interest rates, and other relevant inputs.

 

Any changes to valuation methodologies are reviewed by management to ensure they are relevant and justified. Valuation methodologies are refined as more market-based data becomes available.

 

A three-level valuation hierarchy is used in determining fair value that is based on the transparency of the inputs used in the valuation process. The inputs used in determining fair value in each of the three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:

 

Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 - Either: (i) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; (ii) observable inputs, such as interest rates or yield curves; or (iii) inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs.

 

The hierarchy gives the highest ranking to Level 1 inputs and the lowest ranking to Level 3 inputs. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement.

 

The Company used the following methods to measure fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis.

 

Securities available for sale and Equity investments: where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified as Level 1. Level 1 instruments include highly liquid government bonds, securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, and exchange-traded equity securities. If quoted prices are not available, management determines fair value using pricing models, quoted prices of similar securities, which are considered Level 2, or discounted cash flows. In certain cases, where there is limited activity in the market for an instrument, assumptions must be made to determine their fair value. Such instruments are classified as Level 3.

 

Sold loan servicing rights, at fair value: The fair value of sold loan servicing rights is determined through a discounted cash flow analysis, which uses interest rates, prepayment speeds, discount rates, and delinquency rate assumptions as inputs. Servicing rights are classified as Level 3 due to reliance on assumptions used in the valuation.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis - Assets and liabilities are considered to be valued on a recurring basis if fair value is measured regularly (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly). The following tables show the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the dates indicated:

 

  

June 30, 2022

 
  

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities

  

Significant Other Observable Inputs

  

Significant Unobservable Inputs

     
  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Securities available-for-sale

                

Municipal bonds

 $4,979  $99,069  $  $104,048 

U.S. Treasury notes

  2,420         2,420 

Agency bonds

     1,762      1,762 

Corporate debt

  5,431   52,546      57,977 

MBS agency

     85,796      85,796 

MBS non-agency

     101,141      101,141 

Sold loan servicing rights

        3,865   3,865 

Equity investments

     9,952      9,952 
  $12,830  $350,266  $3,865  $366,961 

 

  

December 31, 2021

 
  Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities  

Significant Other Observable Inputs

  Significant Unobservable Inputs     
  

(Level 1)

  

(Level 2)

  

(Level 3)

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Securities available-for-sale

                

Municipal bonds

 $5,902  $107,462  $  $113,364 

Agency bonds

     1,920      1,920 

ABS corporate

     14,489      14,489 

Corporate debt

  6,061   53,728      59,789 

SBA

     14,680      14,680 

MBS agency

     79,962      79,962 

MBS non-agency

     60,008      60,008 

Equity investments

     3,071      3,071 
  $11,963  $335,320  $  $347,283 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

The following table provides a description of the valuation technique, unobservable input, and qualitative information about the unobservable inputs for the Company's assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 and measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the date indicated:

 

June 30, 2022

 

Fair Value (In thousands)

 

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable Input

 

Range (Weighted Average)

 

Sold loan servicing rights

 $3,865 

Discounted cash flow

 

Constant prepayment rate

 6.40%-20.93% (8.43%) 
       

Discount rate

  10.88%-15.38% (12.48%) 

 

The following tables summarize the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the dates indicated:

 

  

As of or For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

 
  

Election of Fair Value Option for Servicing Rights at January 1, 2022

  

Servicing rights that result from transfers and sale of financial assets

  

Changes in fair value due to changes in model inputs or assumptions (1)

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 
                 

Sold loan servicing rights

 $3,820  $98  $(53) $3,865 

(1) Represents changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows and curtailments.

 

 

  

As of or For the Year Ended December 31, 2021

 
  

Balance at January 1, 2021

  

Transfers Out of Level 3 (1)

  

Purchases

  

Unrealized

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Securities available for sale

                    

Corporate debt

 $2,540  $(2,540) $  $  $ 

MBS non-agency

  6,372   (6,372)         
  $8,912  $(8,912) $  $  $ 

(1) Transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 after obtaining observable market data.

 

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis - Assets are considered to be valued on a nonrecurring basis if the fair value measurement of the instrument does not necessarily result in a change in the amount recorded on the consolidated balance sheets. Generally, nonrecurring valuation is the result of the application of other accounting pronouncements that require assets or liabilities to be assessed for impairment or recorded at the lower of cost or fair value.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following tables present the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at the dates indicated:

 

  

June 30, 2022

 
  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Impaired loans

 $  $  $3,000  $3,000 

 

  

December 31, 2021

 
  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

  

Total

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Impaired loans

 $  $  $3,195  $3,195 

 

At  June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no impaired loans with discounts to appraisal disposition value or other unobservable inputs.

 

The following tables present the carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments at the dates indicated:

 

  

June 30, 2022

 
          

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 
  

Carrying Amount

  

Estimated Fair Value

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Financial assets

                    

Cash and cash equivalents

 $87,795  $87,795  $87,795  $  $ 

Investment securities available for sale

  353,144   353,144   12,830   340,314    

Loans held for sale

  696   696      696    

Loans receivable, net

  1,461,552   1,420,881         1,420,881 

FHLB stock

  10,402   10,402      10,402    

Accrued interest receivable

  5,802   5,802      5,802    

Sold loan servicing rights, at fair value

  3,865   3,865         3,865 

Equity investments

  9,952   9,952      9,952    
                     

Financial liabilities

                    

Demand deposits

 $1,311,201  $1,311,201  $1,311,201  $  $ 

Time deposits

  269,523   263,637         263,637 

FHLB Borrowings

  202,000   197,505         197,505 

Line of Credit

  8,000   8,017         8,017 

Subordinated debt, net

  39,319   38,303         38,303 

Accrued interest payable

  461   461      461    

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

  

December 31, 2021

 
          

Fair Value Measurements Using:

 
  

Carrying Amount

  

Estimated Fair Value

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 
  

(In thousands)

 

Financial assets

                    

Cash and cash equivalents

 $126,016  $126,016  $126,016  $  $ 

Investment securities available for sale

  344,212   344,212   11,963   332,249    

Loans held for sale

  760   760      760    

Loans receivable, net

  1,350,260   1,328,589         1,328,589 

FHLB stock

  5,196   5,196      5,196    

Accrued interest receivable

  5,289   5,289      5,289    

Sold loan servicing rights, net

  3,282   3,820         3,820 

Equity investments

  3,071   3,071      3,071    
                     

Financial liabilities

                    

Demand deposits

  1,333,337  $1,333,337  $1,333,337  $  $ 

Time deposits

  247,243   247,217         247,217 

FHLB Borrowings

  80,000   80,192         80,192 

Subordinated debt, net

  39,280   39,144         39,144 

Accrued interest payable

  393   393      393    

 

Financial assets and liabilities other than investment securities are not traded in active markets. Estimated fair values require subjective judgments and are approximate. The estimates of fair value in the previous table are not necessarily representative of amounts that could be realized in actual market transactions, or of the underlying value of the Company. The methods and assumptions used by the Company in estimating fair values of financial instruments as set forth below in accordance with ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, as amended by ASU 2016-01 requiring public entities to use the exit price notion effective January 1, 2018, are as follows:

 

Loans receivable, net - At June 30, 2022, the fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rate at which similar loans and leases would be made to borrowers with similar credit and for the same remaining maturities. Additionally, to be consistent with the requirements under FASB ASC Topic 820 for Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, the loans were valued at a price that represents the Company’s exit price or the price at which these instruments would be sold or transferred.

 

 

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Note 11- Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI")

 

Our AOCI includes unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities and an unrecognized defined benefit plan prior service cost. The following table presents changes to accumulated other comprehensive income after-tax for the periods shown:

 

  

Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities

  

Unrecognized Defined Benefit Plan Prior Service Cost, Net of Amortization

  

Total

 
   (In thousands) 
             

BALANCE, March 31, 2021

 $1,944  $  $1,944 

Other comprehensive income before reclassification

  4,204      4,204 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

  (888)  31   (857)

Net other comprehensive income

  3,316   31   3,347 

BALANCE, June 30, 2021

 $5,260  $31  $5,291 
             

BALANCE, March 31, 2022

 $(13,330) $(1,823) $(15,153)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassification

  (13,330)     (13,330)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

  7   29   36 

Net other comprehensive (loss) income

  (13,323)  29   (13,294)

BALANCE, June 30, 2022

 $(26,653) $(1,794) $(28,447)
             
             

BALANCE, December 31, 2020

 $5,442  $  $5,442 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification

  706   (1,745)  (1,039)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

  (888)  31   (857)

Net other comprehensive loss

  (182)  (1,714)  (1,896)

BALANCE, June 30, 2021

 $5,260  $(1,714) $3,546 
             

BALANCE, December 31, 2021

 $2,140  $(1,852) $288 

Other comprehensive loss before reclassification

  (28,700)     (28,700)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

  (93)  58   (35)

Net other comprehensive (loss) income

  (28,793)  58   (28,735)

BALANCE, June 30, 2022

 $(26,653) $(1,794) $(28,447)

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

Note 12- Business Combination

 

On July 23, 2021, the Bank acquired certain assets and assumed liabilities of the Sterling Bank and Trust of Southfield, Michigan ("Sterling") upon purchasing their sole branch located in Washington State. As a result of the Sterling transaction, the Bank has established a presence in Bellevue, Washington, and expanded its deposit base. Total consideration paid under the Sterling transaction consisted of $63.5 million in cash. There were no transfers of common stock or other equity instruments in connection with the transaction, and the Bank did not obtain any equity interests in Sterling.

 

The acquired assets and assumed liabilities were recorded in the Company's consolidated balance sheets at their estimated fair value as of the July 23, 2021, transaction date. The excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The goodwill arising from the transaction consists largely of a premium paid for the deposit accounts.

 

In most instances, determining the estimated fair values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities required the Bank to estimate cash flows expected to result from those assets and liabilities and to discount those cash flows at the appropriate rate of interest. Differences may arise between contractually required payments and the expected cash flows at the acquisition date due to items such as prepayments or early withdrawals, and other factors. Goodwill is expected to be fully deductible for income tax purposes as, under the terms of the transaction, the Bank purchased certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Sterling but did not acquire any equity or other ownership interests.

 

The following table summarizes the fair value of consideration transferred, the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, and the resulting goodwill relating to the transaction (in thousands):

  

At July 23, 2021

 
  

Book Value

  

Fair Value Adjustment

  

Estimated Fair Value

 
  

(In thousands)

 
             

Cash consideration transferred

         $63,545 
             

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

            

Identifiable assets acquired

            

Core deposit intangible ("CDI")

 $  $126  $126 

Premises and equipment

  459      459 

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

  755      755 

Total identifiable assets acquired

  1,214   126   1,340 
             

Liabilities assumed

            

Deposits

 $65,096  $(229) $64,867 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  1,080      1,080 

Total liabilities assumed

  66,176   (229)  65,947 

Total identifiable net liabilities assumed

  (64,962)  355   (64,607)

Goodwill recognized

         $1,062 

 

CDI represents the value assigned to demand, interest checking, money market and savings accounts acquired as part of an acquisition. CDI represents the future economic benefit of the potential cost savings from acquiring core deposits as part of an acquisition compared to the cost of alternative funding sources. CDI is amortized to non-interest expense using an accelerated method based on an estimated runoff of related deposits over a period of ten years. CDI is evaluated for impairment and recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable, with any changes in estimated useful life accounted for prospectively over the revised remaining life.

 

 

 

 
 

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

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and are generally identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

 

statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;

 

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

 

statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios;

 

estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits; and

 

statements concerning the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Bank's business and financial results and conditions.

 

These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to, among others, the following factors:

 

the risks associated with lending and potential adverse changes in the credit quality of loans in our portfolio, particularly with respect to borrowers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, or climate change;

  legislative or regulatory changes, including actions taken by governmental authorities in response to inflationary pressures, the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change;
 

a decrease in the market demand for loans that we originate for sale;

 

our ability to control operating costs and expenses;

 

whether our management team can implement our operational strategy, including but not limited to our efforts to achieve loan and revenue growth;

 

our ability to successfully execute on merger and/or acquisition strategies and integrate any newly acquired assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel into our operations and our ability to realize related cost savings within expected time frames;

 

our ability to successfully execute on growth strategies related to our entry into new markets;

 

our ability to develop user-friendly digital applications to serve existing customers and attract new customers;

 

the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation;

 

changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long-term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources;

 

increased competitive pressures among financial services companies, particularly from non-traditional banking entities such as challenger banks, fintech, and mega technology companies;

 

our ability to attract and retain deposits;

 

changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits, resulting in reduced demand for banking products and services, particularly in the event of a recession that affects our market areas;

 

results of examinations of us by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Department of Banks, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, or other regulatory authorities, which could result in restrictions that may adversely affect our liquidity and earnings;

 

legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business;

 

disruptions, security breaches, or other adverse events, failures or interruptions in, or attacks on, our information technology systems or on the third-party vendors who perform several of our critical processing functions;

  the impacts related to or resulting from Russia's military action in Ukraine, including the broader impacts to financial markets and economic conditions;
 

any failure of key third-party vendors to perform their obligations to us; and

 

other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technical factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services and other risks described elsewhere in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including this Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

 

Further, statements about the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Bank’s businesses and financial results and condition may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual effects may differ, possibly materially, from what is reflected in those forward-looking statements due to factors and future developments that are uncertain, unpredictable and in many cases beyond the Bank’s control, including the direct and indirect impact of the ongoing pandemic on the Bank, its customers and third parties. These developments could have an adverse impact on our financial position and our results of operations.

 

Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this report and in other statements we make may turn out to be wrong because of inaccurate assumptions we might make, because of the factors illustrated above or because of other factors that we cannot anticipate or predict. Any forward-looking statements are based upon management’s beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this document or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Due to these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements discussed in this report might not occur, and you should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

 

 

General

 

First Northwest Bancorp, a Washington corporation, is the bank holding company for First Fed Bank. The Company also has a controlling interest in Quin Ventures, Inc., a joint venture formed in April 2021, and limited partnership investments. First Northwest's business activities are generally limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investments in First Fed and Quin Ventures.

 

First Fed Bank is a community-oriented financial institution serving western Washington with offices in Clallam, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, and Whatcom counties. We have twelve full-service branches and two business centers. First Fed’s business and operating strategy is focused on building sustainable earnings by delivering a fully array of financial products and services for individuals, small business, and commercial customers. Additionally, First Fed focuses on strategic partnerships with financial technology (“fintech”) companies to develop and deploy digitally focused financial solutions to meet customers’ needs on a broader scale. Lending activities include the origination of first lien one- to four-family mortgage loans, commercial and multi-family real estate loans, construction and land loans (including lot loans), commercial business loans, and consumer loans, consisting primarily of automobile loans as well as home equity loans and lines of credit. Over the last five years, we have significantly increased the origination of commercial real estate, multi-family real estate, construction, and commercial business loans, and more recently have increased our consumer loan portfolio through our manufactured home and auto loan purchase programs. We offer traditional consumer and business deposit products, including transaction accounts, savings and money market accounts and certificates of deposit for individuals and businesses. Deposits are our primary source of funding for our lending and investing activities.

 

Quin Ventures is a fintech focused on financial wellness and lifestyle protection products for consumers nationwide. First Northwest's limited partnership investments include Canapi Ventures Fund, L.P., BankTech Ventures, L.P., and JAM FINTOP Blockchain, L.P. These limited partnerships invest in fintech-related business with a focus on developing digital solutions applicable to the banking industry. In addition, First Northwest has invested in Meriwether Group Capital Hero Fund LP, a private commercial lender focused on lower-middle market businesses, primarily in the Pacific Northwest.

 

First Northwest is affected by prevailing economic conditions as well as government policies and regulations concerning, among other things, monetary and fiscal affairs, housing and financial institutions. Deposit flows are influenced by several factors, including interest rates paid on competing time deposits, alternative investment options available to our customers, account maturities, the number and quality of our deposit originators, digital delivery systems, branding and customer acquisition, and the overall level of personal income and savings in the markets where we do business. Lending activities are influenced by the demand for funds, our credit policies, the number and quality of our lenders and credit underwriters, digital delivery systems, branding and customer acquisition, and regional economic cycles.

 

Our primary source of pre-tax income is net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income earned on our loans and investments and interest expense paid on our deposits and borrowings. Changes in levels of interest rates and cash flows from existing assets and liabilities affect our net interest income. A secondary source of income is noninterest income, which includes revenue we receive from providing products and services, including service charges on deposit accounts, mortgage banking income, loan sales and servicing income, interest rate swap fee income, earnings from bank-owned life insurance, investment services income, and gains and losses from sales of securities.

 

An offset to net interest income is the provision for loan losses, which represents the periodic charge to operations that is required to adequately provide for losses inherent in our loan portfolio through our ALLL. A recapture of previously recognized provision for loan losses may be added to net income as credit metrics improve, such as a loan's risk rating, increased property values, improvements in the economic environment, or receipt of recoveries of amounts previously charged off.

 

Noninterest expenses we incur in operating our business consist of salaries and employee benefit costs, occupancy and equipment expenses, federal deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments, data processing expenses, marketing and customer acquisition expenses, professional fees, expenses related to real estate and personal property owned, and other expenses.

 

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictive measures taken by governments, businesses and individuals caused unprecedented uncertainty, volatility and disruption in financial markets and in governmental, commercial and consumer activity in the United States and globally, including the markets that we serve. We anticipate continued improvements in commercial and consumer activity and the U.S. economy as COVID-related restrictions continue to be removed.

 

We recognize that our business and consumer customers experience varying degrees of financial distress, which may continue through the remainder of 2022, as new COVID-19 variant infections increase, together with the potential for new mandatory restrictions. If commercial activity slows, it may result in our customers’ inability to meet their loan obligations to us. In addition, the economic pressures and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting supply chain issues have resulted in changes in consumer spending behaviors, which may negatively impact the demand for loans and other services we offer. Our borrowing base includes customers in industries such as hospitality, restaurant and food services, and lessors of commercial real estate to hospitality, restaurant, and retail establishments, all of which were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. At June 30, 2022, the Company’s exposure as a percent of the total loan portfolio to these industries was 3.1%, 0.3%, and 3.8%, respectively. We continue to monitor these customers closely.

 

 

 

We have taken deliberate actions to ensure that we have the balance sheet strength to serve our clients and communities, including increases in liquidity and managing our assets and liabilities in order to maintain a strong capital position; however, future economic conditions are subject to significant uncertainty. While uncertainty still exists, we believe we are well-positioned to operate effectively through the present economic environment.

 

We provided assistance to many small businesses applying for the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") funding. We processed $32.2 million of loans for 515 customers through the initial round of SBA PPP funding during 2020 with an average loan amount of $63,000. We processed $35.0 million of loans for 427 customers during the second round of SBA PPP funding with an average loan amount of $82,000. Payments by borrowers on these loans can be deferred up to six months after the date the loan forgiveness application is processed, and interest, at 1%, will continue to accrue during the deferment period. Loans can be forgiven in whole or part (up to full principal and any accrued interest). We partnered with a third-party financial technology provider to assist our borrowers with the loan forgiveness application process. As of June 30, 2022, $32.2 million, or 100.0%, of the first-round loans were forgiven and $32.7 million, or 93.4%, of second-round loans were forgiven.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Effective January 1, 2022, the Bank elected to measure servicing rights using the fair value method of accounting. We record servicing rights on loans originated and subsequently sold into the secondary market. We stratify our capitalized servicing rights based on the type, term and interest rates of the underlying loans. Servicing rights are measured at fair value at each reporting date with the change reported in earnings. The value is determined through a discounted cash flow analysis, which uses interest rates, prepayment speeds and delinquency rate assumptions as inputs. All of these assumptions require a significant degree of management judgment. If our assumptions prove to be incorrect, the value of our mortgage servicing rights could be negatively affected.

 

There were no other material changes to the critical accounting policies from those disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

 

 

Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021

 

Assets. Total assets increased to $2.03 billion at June 30, 2022 from $1.92 billion at December 31, 2021.

 

Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $38.2 million, or 30.3%, to $87.8 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to $126.0 million as of December 31, 2021. Excess cash was deployed into the investment and loan portfolios as the Bank continued to build earning assets.

 

Net loans, excluding loans held for sale, increased $111.3 million to $1.46 billion at June 30, 2022, from $1.35 billion at December 31, 2021. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, multi-family loans increased $48.9 million through new originations along with $3.7 million of acquisition-renovation construction and $2.8 million of commercial construction loans converted into amortizing loans. Auto and other consumer loans increased $38.1 million, as a result of a $16.0 million purchase of a pool of manufactured home loans, $5.4 million in individual manufactured home loan purchases, a net increase in auto loans of $7.7 million, and an increase in quin Credit Builder loans of $6.4 million, offset by payment activity. One- to four-family residential loans increased $14.2 million as $12.0 million in residential construction loans converted to amortizing loans and new originations exceeded payment of loans. Commercial business loans decreased $8.6 million, mainly as the result of a decrease in Northpointe Mortgage Participation Program ("Northpointe") of $26.3 million and PPP loans paid off year-to-date totaling $12.8 million, offset by $10.2 million in SBA loan originations, $6.9 million of Bankers Healthcare Group loan purchases, $6.8 million of Water Station Program loans and draws on existing loans. Our participation in the Northpointe program is based on current funding needs of the program. Given the slowdown in the mortgage market, as well as recent funding raises by Northpointe, we do not anticipate significant activity in the near term.

 

Construction and land loans decreased $10.3 million, or 4.6%, to $214.4 million at June 30, 2022, from $224.7 million at December 31, 2021. Our construction loans are geographically dispersed throughout western Washington with two loans in Oregon and two loans in Idaho. We manage our construction lending by utilizing a licensed third-party vendor to assist us in monitoring our construction projects. We continue to monitor the projects currently in our portfolio to determine the impact of supply chain issues and inflation on completion. As of the date of this report, we have no reason to believe that any of the projects in process will not be completed. At June 30, 2022, acquisition-renovation loans of $27.1 million were included in the construction loan total compared to $51.1 million at December 31, 2021. These commercial acquisition-renovation loans represent financing primarily for the acquisition of multi-family properties with a construction component used for the renovation of common areas and specific units of the building. Given the construction component of these loans, we are required to report them as construction under regulatory guidelines; however, we consider these loans to be lower risk than typical ground-up construction projects.

 

We monitor real estate values and general economic conditions in our market areas, in addition to assessing the strength of our borrowers, including their equity contributions to a project, to prudently underwrite construction loans. We continually assess our lending strategies across all product lines and markets where we do business to improve earnings while also prudently managing credit risk.

 

 

The following tables show our construction commitments by type and geographic concentrations at the dates indicated:

 

June 30, 2022

 

North Olympic Peninsula (1)

   

Puget Sound Region (2)

   

Other Washington

   

Oregon

   

Idaho

   

Total

 
   

(In thousands)

 

Construction Commitment

                                               

One- to four-family residential

  $ 42,889     $ 69,665     $ 7,157     $     $     $ 119,711  

Multi-family residential

          151,823       6,098       415       3,592       161,928  

Commercial acquisition-renovation

    1,638       27,965                         29,603  

Commercial real estate

    8,931       41,876             540             51,347  

Total commitment

  $ 53,458     $ 291,329     $ 13,255     $ 955     $ 3,592     $ 362,589  
                                                 

Construction Funds Disbursed

                                               

One- to four-family residential

  $ 15,749     $ 30,293     $ 2,170     $     $     $ 48,212  

Multi-family residential

          84,192       2,714       32       2,308       89,246  

Commercial acquisition-renovation

    1,396       25,707                         27,103  

Commercial real estate

    7,179       32,352             11             39,542  

Total disbursed

  $ 24,324     $ 172,544     $ 4,884     $ 43     $ 2,308     $ 204,103  
                                                 

Undisbursed Commitment

                                               

One- to four-family residential

  $ 27,140     $ 39,372     $ 4,987     $     $     $ 71,499  

Multi-family residential

          67,631       3,384       383       1,284       72,682  

Commercial acquisition-renovation

    242       2,258                         2,500  

Commercial real estate

    1,752       9,524             529             11,805  

Total undisbursed

  $ 29,134     $ 118,785     $ 8,371     $ 912     $ 1,284     $ 158,486  
                                                 

Land Funds Disbursed

                                               

One- to four-family residential

  $ 3,409     $ 3,120     $ 329     $     $     $ 6,858  

Commercial real estate

          3,433                         3,433  

Total disbursed for land

  $ 3,409     $ 6,553     $ 329     $     $     $ 10,291  

 

(1) Includes Clallam and Jefferson counties.

(2) Includes Kitsap, Mason, Thurston, Pierce, King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Island counties.

 

December 31, 2021

 

North Olympic Peninsula (1)

   

Puget Sound Region (2)

   

Other Washington

   

Oregon

   

Total

 
   

(In thousands)

 

Construction Commitment

                                       

One- to four-family residential

  $ 32,785     $ 57,050     $ 4,430     $     $ 94,265  

Multi-family residential

          182,151       4,095       8,435       194,681  

Commercial acquisition-renovation

    2,938       36,536       16,638             56,112  

Commercial real estate

    12,489       50,372       2,535             65,396  

Total commitment

  $ 48,212     $ 326,109     $ 27,698     $ 8,435     $ 410,454  
                                         

Construction Funds Disbursed

                                       

One- to four-family residential

  $ 10,242     $ 28,929     $ 562     $     $ 39,733  

Multi-family residential

          79,707       2,414       7,534       89,655  

Commercial acquisition-renovation

    2,449       32,789       15,861             51,099  

Commercial real estate

    3,486       29,484       2,701             35,671  

Total disbursed

  $ 16,177     $ 170,909     $ 21,538     $ 7,534     $ 216,158  
                                         

Undisbursed Commitment

                                       

One- to four-family residential

  $ 22,543     $ 28,121     $ 3,868     $     $ 54,532  

Multi-family residential

          102,444       1,681       901       105,026  

Commercial acquisition-renovation

    489       3,747       777             5,013  

Commercial real estate

    9,003       20,888       (166 )           29,725  

Total undisbursed

  $ 32,035     $ 155,200     $ 6,160     $ 901     $ 194,296  
                                         

Land Funds Disbursed

                                       

One- to four-family residential

  $ 3,502     $ 3,556     $ 191     $     $ 7,249  

Commercial real estate

          1,302                   1,302  

Total disbursed for land

  $ 3,502     $ 4,858     $ 191     $     $ 8,551  

 

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company originated $337.9 million of loans, of which $230.9 million, or 68.3%, were originated in the Puget Sound region, $65.0 million, or 19.2%, in the North Olympic Peninsula, $18.1 million, or 5.4%, in other areas throughout Washington State, and $24.0 million, or 7.1%, in other states. The Company purchased an additional $31.6 million in auto loans and $24.0 million in manufactured home loans during the six months ended June 30, 2022. We will continue to evaluate opportunities to acquire assets through wholesale channels in order to supplement our organic originations and increase net interest income.

 

Our ALLL increased to $15.8 million at June 30, 2022, as a $500,000 loan loss provision was recorded for the six-month period. Net recoveries were $123,000 for the six-month period. The loan loss provision is made to account for growth in the loan portfolio, adjusted for qualitative factors. We continue to monitor the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is reflected in the qualitative factor adjustments. The ALLL as a percentage of total loans was 1.1% at both June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

Nonperforming loans decreased $140,000, or 10.1%, to $1.2 million at June 30, 2022, from $1.4 million at December 31, 2021, reflecting improvements in nonperforming auto and other consumer loans of $230,000, home equity loans of $31,000 and commercial real estate loans of $11,000, offset by a deterioration in one- to four-family loans of $132,000. Nonperforming loans to total loans was 0.1% at both June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The ALLL as a percentage of nonperforming loans increased to 1269% at June 30, 2022, from 1095% at December 31, 2021.

 

At June 30, 2022, there were $1.8 million in restructured loans, of which $1.76 million were performing in accordance with their modified payment terms and are accruing loans. Classified loans increased $1.2 million to $13.8 million at June 30, 2022, from $12.6 million at December 31, 2021, due to an improvement in commercial real estate offset by declines in in two construction relationships.

 

Loan charge-offs are concentrated mainly in our indirect auto loan portfolio. We stopped originating loans from one of our indirect auto loan product offerings in 2020 in order to reduce credit risk and future charge-off activity. The balance of indirect auto loans decreased to $7.1 million at June 30, 2022 from $10.6 million at December 31, 2021. We believe our ALLL is adequate to absorb the known and inherent risks of loss in the overall loan portfolio as of June 30, 2022.

 

Loans receivable, excluding loans held for sale, consisted of the following at the dates indicated:

 

                   

Increase (Decrease)

 
   

June 30, 2022

   

December 31, 2021

   

Amount

   

Percent

 
   

(In thousands)

                 

Real Estate:

                               

One-to-four family

  $ 309,191     $ 294,965     $ 14,226       4.8 %

Multi-family

    221,337       172,409       48,928       28.4  

Commercial real estate

    381,279       363,299       17,980       4.9  

Construction and land

    214,394       224,709       (10,315 )     (4.6 )

Total real estate loans

    1,126,201       1,055,382       70,819       6.7  
                                 

Consumer:

                               

Home equity

    46,993       39,172       7,821       20.0  

Auto and other consumer

    220,865       182,769       38,096       20.8  

Total consumer loans

    267,858       221,941       45,917       20.7  
                                 

Commercial business loans

    71,218       79,838       (8,620 )     (10.8 )
                                 

Total loans

    1,465,277       1,357,161       108,116       8.0  

Less:

                               

Net deferred loan fees

    3,670       4,772       (1,102 )     (23.1 )

Premium on purchased loans, net

    (15,692 )     (12,995 )     (2,697 )     20.8  

Allowance for loan losses

    15,747       15,124       623       4.1  

Loans receivable, net

  $ 1,461,552     $ 1,350,260     $ 111,292       8.2  

 

 

The following table represents nonperforming assets at the dates indicated.

                   

Increase (Decrease)

 
   

June 30, 2022

   

December 31, 2021

   

Amount

   

Percent

 
   

(In thousands)

                 

Nonperforming loans:

                               

Real estate loans:

                               

One- to four-family

  $ 626     $ 494     $ 132       26.7 %

Commercial real estate

    60       71       (11 )     (15.5 )

Construction and land

    22       22              

Total real estate loans

    708       587       121       20.6  
                                 

Consumer loans:

                               

Home equity

    251       282       (31 )     (11.0 )

Auto and other consumer

    282       512       (230 )     (44.9 )

Total consumer loans

    533       794       (261 )     (32.9 )
                                 

Total nonperforming assets

  $ 1,241     $ 1,381     $ (140 )     (10.1 )
                                 

Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of total loans

    0.1 %     0.1 %     0.0 %      

 

Investment securities increased $8.9 million, or 2.6%, to $353.1 million at June 30, 2022, from $344.2 million at December 31, 2021, due to the purchase of securities, partially offset by sales, normal payments and prepayment activity. The investment portfolio, including mortgage-backed securities, had an estimated projected average life of 8.2 years as of June 30, 2022, compared to 5.7 years as of December 31, 2021, and had an estimated average repricing term of 7.6 years as of June 30, 2022, compared to 5.4 years as of December 31, 2021, based on the interest rate environment at those times. We believe prepayment activity is likely to slow in a rising rate environment, extending the projected duration of our securities portfolio.

 

The investment portfolio was composed of 48.0% in amortizing securities at June 30, 2022, compared to 43.0% at December 31, 2021. The projected average life of our securities may vary due to prepayment activity, which, particularly in the mortgage-backed securities portfolio, is impacted by prevailing mortgage interest rates. Management maintains a focus on enhancing the mix of earning assets by originating loans as a percentage of earning assets; however, we may continue to purchase investment securities as a source of additional interest income. Securities are sold to provide liquidity, improve long-term portfolio yields, reduce LIBOR risk, and manage duration in the portfolio. For additional information, see Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

 

Liabilities. Total liabilities increased to $1.87 billion at June 30, 2022, from $1.73 billion at December 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase in borrowing of $130.0 million.

 

Deposit balances remained flat at $1.58 billion for both June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2022, there were increases of $22.3 million in certificates of deposits ("CDs") and $409,000 in savings accounts offset by a $10.0 million decrease in money market accounts and a $12.5 million decrease in demand deposit accounts. A runoff in commercial and public fund account balances of $45.5 million during the six-month period ended June 30, 2022, was offset by increases in consumer account balances of $21.4 million and brokered CDs of $20.0 million. We utilize brokered CDs as an additional funding source in order to manage our cost of funds, reduce our reliance on public funds deposits, and manage interest rate risk. Brokered CDs totaling $85.7 million were included in the $269.5 million balance of certificates of deposit at June 30, 2022.

 

FHLB advances increased 152.5% to $202.0 million at June 30, 2022, from $80.0 million at December 31, 2021. We increased short-term advances as strong loan demand was outpaced by a lack of deposit growth.

 

Equity. Total shareholders' equity decreased $25.3 million to $165.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. The Company recorded year-to-date net income of $5.3 million. The net income increase was offset by a decrease in the after-tax unrealized loss on available-for-sale investments of $28.8 million. All categories of the investment portfolio have been significantly impacted by the rising rate environment.

 

 

 

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

 

General. Net income attributable to the Company was $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. A $3.4 million increase in net interest income after provision for loan loss was offset by a $1.7 million decrease in noninterest income and a $3.3 million increase in noninterest expense.

 

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $3.6 million to $17.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $13.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. This increase was mainly the result of an increase in average earning assets of $196.4 million. The yield on average interest-earning assets increased 46 basis points to 4.14% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to 3.68% for the same period in the prior year, due to increases in yields earned on investment securities and the loan portfolio, higher average loan balances improved the earning asset mix.

 

The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased to 0.49% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to 0.46% for the same period last year, due primarily to increases in average balances in advances of $97.2 million and interest-bearing deposits of $90.4 million. Total cost of funds increased 2 basis points to 0.39% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from 0.37% for the same period in 2021. The net interest margin increased 43 basis points to 3.77% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from 3.34% for the same period in 2021 due to an improvement in our earning asset mix and higher market rates for both fixed and variable rate assets.

 

Interest Income. Total interest income increased $3.9 million, or 26.0%, to $19.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $15.1 million for the comparable period in 2021, primarily due to an increase in the average balances on interest-earning assets and change in the mix of assets. Interest and fees on loans receivable increased $3.2 million, to $16.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $12.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to an increase in the average balance of net loans receivable of $239.4 million compared to the prior year. Average loan yields were 4.48% and 4.30% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

The following table compares average earning asset balances, associated yields, and resulting changes in interest income for the periods shown:

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

         
   

2022

   

2021

         
   

Average Balance Outstanding

   

Yield

   

Average Balance Outstanding

   

Yield

   

Increase (Decrease) in Interest Income

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Loans receivable, net

  $ 1,439,714       4.48 %   $ 1,200,273       4.30 %   $ 3,215  

Investment securities

    367,662       2.96       395,685       2.15       591  

FHLB stock

    8,190       5.83       4,074       4.53       73  

Interest-earning deposits in banks

    20,636       0.89       39,750       0.15       31  

Total interest-earning assets

  $ 1,836,202       4.14 %   $ 1,639,782       3.68 %   $ 3,910  

 

Interest Expense. Total interest expense increased $316,000, or 22.5%, to $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, due to an increase in borrowing costs of $345,000 primarily related to additional FHLB borrowings in the current period, offset by a decrease in interest expense on deposits of $29,000 resulting from a 3 basis point decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $90.4 million, or 8.0%, to $1.22 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $1.13 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2021, due to core deposit growth in new and existing market areas as well as purchasing the Bellevue branch in July of 2021.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2022, interest expense decreased on certificates of deposit due to a decrease in the average balances of $29.9 million, along with a decrease in the average rates paid of 5 basis points, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021. During the same period, the average balances of money market and savings accounts increased $82.9 million and $10.0 million, respectively, with no change in the average rate paid on money market accounts and a decrease of 2 basis points for savings accounts, resulting in comparatively minor changes to interest expense. Interest-bearing demand account average balances increased $27.4 million and the average rate paid increased 3 basis points, resulting in a minor increase to interest expense. The average cost of interest-bearing deposit products decreased to 0.26% for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from 0.29% for the three months ended June 30, 2021, due in large part to the expiration of promotional rates and a shift in deposit mix to higher levels of interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing transaction accounts which carry lower rates than non-transaction accounts. Borrowing costs increased due to increases in both the average balance and cost of FHLB advances, which are more sensitive to Federal Reserve Bank rate increases, compared to the same period in 2021.

 

 

The following table details average balances, cost of funds and the change in interest expense for the periods shown:

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

         
   

2022

   

2021

         
   

Average Balance Outstanding

   

Rate

   

Average Balance Outstanding

   

Rate

   

Increase (Decrease) in Interest Expense

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Transaction accounts

  $ 197,071       0.05 %   $ 169,681       0.02 %   $ 15  

Money market accounts

    584,162       0.22       501,237       0.22       48  

Savings accounts

    195,345       0.05       185,336       0.07       (8 )

Certificates of deposit

    247,310       0.68       277,218       0.73       (84 )

Advances

    149,145       1.42       51,917       1.41       344  

Subordinated debt

    39,294       4.03       39,276       4.02       1  

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  $ 1,412,327       0.49 %   $ 1,224,665       0.46 %   $ 316  

 

Provision for Loan Losses. The Company recorded a $500,000 loan loss provision during the second quarter of 2022. This compares to a provision for loan losses of $300,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The provision reflects loan growth and changing economic conditions, offset by stable credit quality metrics.

 

The following table details activity and information related to the ALLL for the periods shown:

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

 
   

2022

   

2021

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Provision for loan losses

  $ 500     $ 300  

Net recoveries

    120       23  

Allowance for loan losses

    15,747       14,588  

Allowance for losses as a percentage of total gross loans receivable at period end

    1.1 %     1.2 %

Total nonaccrual loans

    1,241       1,784  

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonaccrual loans at period end

    1268.9 %     817.7 %

Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of total loans

    0.1 %     0.1 %

Total loans

  $ 1,465,277     $ 1,256,145  

 

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $1.7 million, or 42.6%, to $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $3.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Other income increased due to higher adjustable-rate conversion ("ARC") loan fee income of $193,000 in the current period compared to the same period in 2021 and Quin Ventures subscription fee income of $118,000, offset by a valuation decrease of $31,000 recorded on our limited partnership fintech investments compared to a gain of $82,000 in the same period in 2021. Increases in other income were offset by a decline of $820,000 in gain on sales of mortgage loans over the same period in 2021 as rising mortgage loan rates and lack of single-family home inventory resulted in a decline in mortgage loan production, as well as a decline of $1.1 million from investment securities sales in the current quarter compared to the same period in 2021.

 

The following table provides a detailed analysis of the changes in the components of noninterest income for the periods shown:

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

   

Increase (Decrease)

 
   

2022

   

2021

   

Amount

   

Percent

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Loan and deposit service fees

  $ 1,091     $ 1,001     $ 90       9.0 %

Sold loan servicing fees

    27       13       14       107.7  

Net gain on sale of loans

    231       1,017       (786 )     (77.3 )

Net (loss) gain on sale of investment securities

    (8 )     1,124       (1,132 )     (100.7 )

Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance

    213       242       (29 )     (12.0 )

Other income

    668       475       193       40.6  

Total noninterest income

  $ 2,222     $ 3,872     $ (1,650 )     (42.6 )%

 

 

 

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $3.3 million, or 23.8%, to $17.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $13.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Quin Ventures launched the Credit Builder product during the current quarter and, as a result, the compensation, software licensing, professional fees and administrative expenses which were previously capitalized as software development costs are now being expensed. Additional Quin Ventures expenses totaling $1.5 million were recorded in advertising, compensation, depreciation and data processing during the current quarter. Noninterest expenses attributable to Quin Ventures for the three months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $2.1 million. The Bank also recorded increases over the same quarter in 2021 in compensation expense as well as costs associated with expanding our footprint with two new locations, technology enhancements for core and digital banking products, and higher FDIC insurance premiums.

 

The following table provides an analysis of the changes in the components of noninterest expense for the periods shown:

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

   

Increase (Decrease)

 
   

2022

   

2021

   

Amount

   

Percent

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Compensation and benefits

  $ 9,735     $ 8,559     $ 1,176       13.7 %

Data processing

    1,870       1,525       345       22.6  

Occupancy and equipment

    1,432       1,004       428       42.6  

Supplies, postage, and telephone

    408       355       53       14.9  

Regulatory assessments and state taxes

    441       301       140       46.5  

Advertising

    1,370       492       878       178.5  

Professional fees

    629       644       (15 )     (2.3 )

FDIC insurance premium

    211       168       43       25.6  

Other expense

    867       659       208       31.6  

Total noninterest expense

  $ 16,963     $ 13,707     $ 3,256       23.8 %

 

Provision for Income Tax. An income tax expense of $467,000 was recorded for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $663,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. There was a year-over-year decrease in income before taxes of $1.5 million. The current period provision includes accruals for both federal and state income taxes resulting in a higher effective tax rate. The provision for state income tax began in the second quarter of 2022 with respect to certain states in which we have employees and collateral for loans, thereby creating a nexus in those states for income tax purposes. For additional information, see Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

 

 

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021

 

General. Net income attributable to the Company was $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. A $5.6 million increase in net interest income after provision for loan loss was offset by a $2.0 million decrease in noninterest income and a $6.0 million increase in noninterest expense.

 

Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $5.6 million to $32.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, from $27.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. This increase was mainly the result of an increase in average earning assets of $212.3 million. The yield on average interest-earning assets increased 25 basis points to 4.00% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to 3.75% for the same period in the prior year, due to an increase in the average net loans receivable balance, higher loan yields, as well as an increase in yields earned on investment securities.

 

The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased to 0.46% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to 0.43% for the same period last year, due primarily to an increase in the average balance of borrowings related to additional FHLB advances, partially offset by a decrease in rates on interest-bearing deposits of 7 basis points. Total cost of funds increased 2 basis points to 0.37% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, from 0.35% for the same period in 2021. The net interest margin increased 22 basis points to 3.65% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, from 3.43% for the same period in 2021.

 

Interest Income. Total interest income increased $6.2 million, or 20.8%, to $35.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, from $29.7 million for the comparable period in 2021, primarily due to an increase in the average balances on interest-earning assets. Interest and fees on loans receivable increased $5.2 million, to $30.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, from $25.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to an increase in the average balance of net loans receivable of $218.8 million compared to the prior year, coupled with an increase in average loan yields to 4.46% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, from 4.39% for the same period in 2021.

 

 

 

The following table compares average earning asset balances, associated yields, and resulting changes in interest income for the periods shown:

 

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

         
   

2022

   

2021

         
   

Average Balance Outstanding

   

Yield

   

Average Balance Outstanding

   

Yield

   

Increase (Decrease) in Interest Income

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Loans receivable, net

  $ 1,385,248       4.46 %   $ 1,166,422       4.39 %   $ 5,210  

Investment securities

    363,572       2.77       382,283       2.19       832  

FHLB stock

    6,758       5.10       3,942       4.66       80  

Interest-earning deposits in banks

    51,537       0.33       42,150       0.13       56  

Total interest-earning assets

  $ 1,807,115       4.00 %   $ 1,594,797       3.75 %   $ 6,178  

 

Interest Expense. Total interest expense increased $581,000, or 22.8%, to $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, due to an increase in borrowing costs of $827,000 primarily related to additional FHLB advances, offset by a decrease in interest expense on deposits of $246,000 resulting from a 7 basis point decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $109.7 million, or 9.9%, to $1.22 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2022, from $1.11 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021, due to core deposit growth in new and existing market areas as well as purchasing the Bellevue branch in July of 2021. Average deposit account balances were comprised of 78% interest-bearing deposits and 22% noninterest-bearing deposits at June 30, 2022.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, interest expense decreased on certificates of deposit due to a decrease in the average balances of $41.6 million, along with a decrease in the average rates paid of 12 basis points, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021. During the same period, the average balances of money market and savings accounts increased $104.7 million and $15.5 million, respectively, with an average rate decrease of 3 basis points and 3 basis points, respectively, resulting in comparatively minor changes to interest expense. Interest-bearing demand account average balances increased $31.1 million and the average rate increased 2 basis points, resulting in a minor increase to interest expense. The average cost of interest-bearing deposit products decreased to 0.25% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, from 0.32% for the six months ended June 30, 2021, due in large part to the expiration of promotional rates and a shift in deposit mix to higher levels of transaction accounts. Borrowing costs increased due to increases in both the average balance and cost of FHLB advances compared to the same period in 2021 and the issuance of subordinated debt in March 2021.

 

The following table details average balances, cost of funds and the change in interest expense for the periods shown:

 

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

         
   

2022

   

2021

         
   

Average Balance Outstanding

   

Rate

   

Average Balance Outstanding

   

Rate

   

Increase (Decrease) in Interest Expense

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Transaction accounts

  $ 196,615       0.04 %   $ 165,562       0.02 %   $ 25  

Money market accounts

    585,974       0.21       481,269       0.24       60  

Savings accounts

    195,034       0.05       179,524       0.08       (22 )

Certificates of deposit

    244,989       0.66       286,552       0.78       (309 )

Advances

    116,062       1.44       53,667       1.41       457  

Subordinated debt

    39,288       4.05       21,334       3.96       370  

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  $ 1,377,962       0.46 %   $ 1,187,908       0.43 %   $ 581  

 

Provision for Loan Losses. The Company recorded a $500,000 loan loss provision during the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a provision for loan losses of $800,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The provision reflects loan growth and changing economic conditions, offset by stable credit quality metrics.

 

The following table details activity and information related to the ALLL for the periods shown:

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
   

2022

   

2021

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Provision for loan losses

  $ 500     $ 800  

Net recoveries (charge-offs)

    123       (59 )

Allowance for loan losses

    15,747       14,588  

Allowance for losses as a percentage of total gross loans receivable at period end

    1.1 %     1.2 %

Total nonaccrual loans

    1,241       1,784  

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonaccrual loans at period end

    1268.9 %     817.7 %

Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of total loans

    0.1 %     0.1 %

Total loans

  $ 1,465,277     $ 1,256,145  

 

 

 

Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $2.0 million, or 29.7%, to $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, from $6.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The year-over-year change in servicing fee income included increases in commercial loan late fees of $132,000, deposit account interchange fee income of $107,000 and business deposit account fee income of $89,000. Servicing fee income on sold loans increased $257,000 due to the change in the fair value of the servicing asset and a $124,000 increase in Main Street Lending Program servicing fee income. Other income increased due to higher ARC loan fee income of $394,000 in the current period compared to the same period in 2021 and Quin Ventures subscription fee income of $118,000, offset by a year-over-year decrease of $389,000 in the recorded value on our limited partnership fintech investments which were negatively impacted by market volatility. Increases in fee income and other income were offset by a decline of $1.9 million in gain on sales of mortgage loans over the same period in 2021 as rising mortgage loan rates and lack of single-family home inventory continue to dampen mortgage loan production, and a decline of $1.0 million in investment securities sales during the current year compared to the same period in 2021.

 

The following table provides a detailed analysis of the changes in the components of noninterest income for the periods shown:

 

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

   

Increase (Decrease)

 
   

2022

   

2021

   

Amount

   

Percent

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Loan and deposit service fees

  $ 2,264     $ 1,838     $ 426       23.2 %

Sold loan servicing fees

    459       43       416       967.4  

Net gain on sale of loans

    484       2,354       (1,870 )     (79.4 )

Net (loss) gain on sale of investment securities

    118       1,124       (1,006 )     (89.5 )

Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance

    465       486       (21 )     (4.3 )

Other income

    835       731       104       14.2  

Total noninterest income

  $ 4,625     $ 6,576     $ (1,951 )     (29.7 )%

 

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $6.0 million, or 23.2%, to $31.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $25.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Quin Ventures launched the Credit Builder product during the current quarter and, as a result, the compensation, software licensing, professional fees and administrative expenses which were previously capitalized as software development costs are now being expensed. Additional Quin Ventures expenses totaling $1.5 million were recorded in advertising, compensation, depreciation and data processing. Noninterest expenses attributable to Quin Ventures for the six months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $2.7 million. The Bank also recorded increases over the same period in 2021 in compensation expense as we added staff to manage the company and build up data and fintech infrastructures, as well as costs associated with expanding our footprint with two new locations. The Bank also invested in technology enhancements for core and digital banking products to support digital initiatives and customer relationship management tools. Regulatory assessments and state taxes were higher due to an increase in taxable income compared to the same period in 2021 combined with an accrual for regulatory exams in the current year.

 

The following table provides an analysis of the changes in the components of noninterest expense for the periods shown:

 

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

   

Increase (Decrease)

 
   

2022

   

2021

   

Amount

   

Percent

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Compensation and benefits

  $ 18,538     $ 15,854     $ 2,684       16.9 %

Data processing

    3,642       2,858       784       27.4  

Occupancy and equipment

    2,599       2,033       566       27.8  

Supplies, postage, and telephone

    721       597       124       20.8  

Regulatory assessments and state taxes

    802       562       240       42.7  

Advertising

    2,157       937       1,220       130.2  

Professional fees

    1,188       1,166       22       1.9  

FDIC insurance premium

    434       316       118       37.3  

Other expense

    1,713       1,478       235       15.9  

Total noninterest expense

  $ 31,794     $ 25,801     $ 5,993       23.2 %

 

Provision for Income Tax. An income tax expense of $1.0 million was recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. There was a year-over-year decrease in income before taxes of $2.1 million; however, the expense recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2021, included a tax accrual true-up. The current year provision includes accruals for both federal and state income taxes resulting in a higher effective tax rate. The provision for state income tax began in the second quarter of 2022 with respect to certain states in which we have employees and collateral for loans, thereby creating nexus in those states for income tax purposes. For additional information, see Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

 

 

 

Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields/Cost

 

The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities as well as the total dollar amounts of interest income from average interest-earning assets and interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, resultant yields, interest rate spread, net interest margin (otherwise known as net yield on interest-earning assets), and the ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities. Also presented is the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets, rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and the net spread as of June 30, 2022 and 2021. Income and all average balances are monthly average balances, which management deems to be not materially different than daily averages. Nonaccrual loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

 
   

2022

   

2021

 
   

Average

   

Interest

           

Average

   

Interest

         
   

Balance

   

Earned/

   

Yield/

   

Balance

   

Earned/

   

Yield/

 
   

Outstanding

   

Paid

   

Rate

   

Outstanding

   

Paid

   

Rate

 
    (Dollars in thousands)  

Interest-earning assets:

                                               

Loans receivable, net (1)

  $ 1,439,714     $ 16,081       4.48 %   $ 1,200,273     $ 12,866       4.30 %

Investment securities

    367,662       2,715       2.96       395,685       2,124       2.15  

FHLB dividends

    8,190       119       5.83       4,074       46       4.53  

Interest-earning deposits in banks

    20,636       46       0.89       39,750       15       0.15  

Total interest-earning assets (2)

    1,836,202       18,961       4.14       1,639,782       15,051       3.68  

Noninterest-earning assets

    127,463                       97,581                  

Total average assets

  $ 1,963,665                     $ 1,737,363                  
                                                 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                                               

Interest-bearing demand deposits

  $ 197,071     $ 25       0.05     $ 169,681     $ 10       0.02  

Money market accounts

    584,162       323       0.22       501,237       275       0.22  

Savings accounts

    195,345       26       0.05       185,336       34       0.07  

Certificates of deposit

    247,310       422       0.68       277,218       506       0.73  

Total interest-bearing deposits

    1,223,888       796       0.26       1,133,472       825       0.29  

Advances

    149,145       527       1.42       51,917       183       1.41  

Subordinated debt

    39,294       395       4.03       39,276       394       4.02  

Total interest-bearing liabilities

    1,412,327       1,718       0.49       1,224,665       1,402       0.46  

Noninterest-bearing deposits

    344,827                       304,483                  

Other noninterest-bearing liabilities

    32,927                       22,062                  

Total average liabilities

    1,790,081                       1,551,210                  

Average equity

    173,584                       186,153                  

Total average liabilities and equity

  $ 1,963,665                     $ 1,737,363                  
                                                 

Net interest income

          $ 17,243                     $ 13,649          

Net interest rate spread

                    3.65                       3.22  

Net earning assets

  $ 423,875                     $ 415,117                  

Net interest margin (3)

                    3.77                       3.34  

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

    130.0 %                     133.9 %                

 

(1) The average loans receivable, net balances include nonaccrual loans.

(2) Includes interest-earning deposits (cash) at other financial institutions.

(3) Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

 

 

 

 

 

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
   

2022

   

2021

 
   

Average

   

Interest

           

Average

   

Interest

         
   

Balance

   

Earned/

   

Yield/

   

Balance

   

Earned/

   

Yield/

 
   

Outstanding

   

Paid

   

Rate

   

Outstanding

   

Paid

   

Rate

 
   

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Interest-earning assets:

                                               

Loans receivable, net (1)

  $ 1,385,248     $ 30,617       4.46 %   $ 1,166,422     $ 25,407       4.39 %

Total investment securities

    363,572       4,990       2.77       382,283       4,158       2.19  

FHLB dividends

    6,758       171       5.10       3,942       91       4.66  

Interest-earning deposits in banks

    51,537       84       0.33       42,150       28       0.13  

Total interest-earning assets (2)

    1,807,115       35,862       4.00       1,594,797       29,684       3.75  

Noninterest-earning assets

    124,753                       97,040                  

Total average assets

  $ 1,931,868                     $ 1,691,837                  
                                                 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                                               

Interest-bearing demand deposits

  $ 196,615     $ 42       0.04     $ 165,562     $ 17       0.02  

Money market accounts

    585,974       621       0.21       481,269       561       0.24  

Savings accounts

    195,034       52       0.05       179,524       74       0.08  

Certificates of deposit

    244,989       798       0.66       286,552       1,107       0.78  

Total interest-bearing deposits

    1,222,612       1,513       0.25       1,112,907       1,759       0.32  

Advances

    116,062       831       1.44       53,667       374       1.41  

Subordinated debt

    39,288       789       4.05       21,334       419       3.96  

Total interest-bearing liabilities

    1,377,962       3,133       0.46       1,187,908       2,552       0.43  

Noninterest-bearing deposits

    336,611                       293,902                  

Other noninterest-bearing liabilities

    35,820                       23,865                  

Total average liabilities

    1,750,393                       1,505,675                  

Average equity

    181,475                       186,162                  

Total average liabilities and equity

  $ 1,931,868                     $ 1,691,837                  
                                                 

Net interest income

          $ 32,729                     $ 27,132          

Net interest rate spread

                    3.54                       3.32  

Net earning assets

  $ 429,153                     $ 406,889                  

Net interest margin (3)

                    3.65                       3.43  

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

    131.1 %                     134.3 %                

 

(1) The average loans receivable, net balances include nonaccrual loans.

(2) Includes interest-earning deposits (cash) at other financial institutions.

(3) Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

 

 

 

Rate/Volume Analysis

 

The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. It distinguishes between the changes related to outstanding balances and changes in interest rates. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (i.e., changes in volume multiplied by old rate) and (ii) changes in rate (i.e., changes in rate multiplied by old volume). For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.

 

 

   

Three Months Ended

           

Six Months Ended

         
   

June 30, 2022 vs. 2021

           

June 30, 2022 vs. 2021

         
   

Increase (Decrease) Due to

           

Increase (Decrease) Due to

         
   

Volume

   

Rate

   

Total Increase (Decrease)

   

Volume

   

Rate

   

Total Increase (Decrease)

 
   

(In thousands)

   

(In thousands)

 

Interest-earning assets:

                                               

Loans receivable, net

  $ 2,568     $ 647     $ 3,215     $ 4,746     $ 464     $ 5,210  

Investments

    (150 )     741       591       (203 )     1,035       832  

FHLB stock

    46       27       73       65       15       80  

Other (1)

    (7 )     38       31       6       50       56  

Total interest-earning assets

  $ 2,457     $ 1,453     $ 3,910     $ 4,614     $ 1,564     $ 6,178  
                                                 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                                               

Interest-bearing demand deposits

  $ 2     $ 13     $ 15     $ 3     $ 22     $ 25  

Money market accounts

    46       2       48       122       (62 )     60  

Savings accounts

    2       (10 )     (8 )     6       (28 )     (22 )

Certificates of deposit

    (55 )     (29 )     (84 )     (161 )     (148 )     (309 )

Advances

    343       1       344       435       22       457  

Subordinated debt

          1       1       353       17       370  

Total interest-bearing liabilities

  $ 338     $ (22 )   $ 316     $ 758     $ (177 )   $ 581  
                                                 

Net change in interest income

  $ 2,119     $ 1,475     $ 3,594     $ 3,856     $ 1,741     $ 5,597  

 

(1) Includes interest-earning deposits (cash) at other financial institutions.

 

 

 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Activities

 

In the normal course of operations, First Fed engages in a variety of financial transactions that are not recorded in the financial statements. These transactions involve varying degrees of off-balance sheet credit, interest rate and liquidity risks. These transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021, we engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

 

Contractual Obligations

 

At June 30, 2022, our scheduled maturities of contractual obligations were as follows:

 

   

Within

   

After 1 Year Through

   

After 3 Years Through

   

Beyond

   

Total

 
   

1 Year

   

3 Years

   

5 Years

   

5 Years

   

Balance

 
   

(In thousands)

 
                                         

Certificates of deposit

  $ 169,555     $ 79,154     $ 20,814     $     $ 269,523  

FHLB advances

    132,000       35,000       25,000       10,000       202,000  

Line of credit

    8,000                         8,000  

Subordinated debt obligation

                      39,319       39,319  

Operating leases

    808       1,710       1,779       4,376       8,673  

Borrower taxes and insurance

    934                         934  

Deferred compensation

    104       326       73       496       999  

Total contractual obligations

  $ 311,401     $ 116,190     $ 47,666     $ 54,191     $ 529,448  

 

Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The following table summarizes our commitments and contingent liabilities with off-balance sheet risks as of June 30, 2022:

 

   

Amount of Commitment Expiration

 
    Within     After 1 Year Through     After 3 Years Through     Beyond     Total Amounts  
   

1 Year

   

3 Years

   

5 Years

   

5 Years

   

Committed

 
   

(In thousands)

 

Commitments to originate loans:

                                       

Fixed-rate

  $ 1,334     $     $     $     $ 1,334  

Variable-rate

    1,705                         1,705  

Unfunded commitments under lines of credit or existing loans

    82,930       34,400       10,469       122,512       250,311  

Standby letters of credit

    613                   200       813  

Total commitments

  $ 86,582     $ 34,400     $ 10,469     $ 122,712     $ 254,163  
 

 

Liquidity Management

 

Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term and long-term nature. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, maturities and sales of securities, and borrowings from the FHLB. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are usually predictable sources of funds, deposit flows, calls of investment securities and borrowed funds, and prepayments on loans and investment securities are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition, which can cause those sources of funds to fluctuate.

 

Management regularly adjusts our investments in liquid assets based upon an assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and the objectives of our interest-rate risk and investment policies.

 

Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents followed by available-for-sale securities. The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At June 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents totaling $87.8 million and unpledged securities classified as available-for-sale with a market value of $252.0 million provided additional sources of liquidity. The Bank pledged collateral of $459.2 million to support borrowings from the FHLB and has an established borrowing arrangement with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, for which available-for-sale securities with a market value of $9.3 million were pledged as of June 30, 2022. First Northwest has a borrowing arrangement with NexBank which is secured by First Northwest's personal property assets (with certain exclusions), including all the outstanding shares of First Fed, cash, loans receivable, and limited partnership investments.

 

At June 30, 2022, we had $3.0 million in loan commitments outstanding and $251.1 million in undisbursed loans and standby letters of credit, including $158.5 million in undisbursed construction loan commitments.

 

 

Certificates of deposit due within one year as of June 30, 2022, totaled $169.6 million, or 62.9% of certificates of deposit with a weighted-average rate of 0.70%. We believe the large percentage of certificates of deposit that mature within one year reflects customers' hesitancy to invest their funds for longer periods as market interest rates were in decline. If these maturing deposits are not renewed, however, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other certificates of deposit, non-maturity deposits, and borrowings. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered as well as through sales and marketing efforts in the markets we serve. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on certificates of deposit. In addition, we believe that our branch network, and the general cash flows from our existing lending and investment activities, will provide us more than adequate long-term liquidity. For additional information, see the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

 

The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and provides for its own liquidity. At June 30, 2022, the Company, on an unconsolidated basis, had liquid assets of $1.5 million. In addition to its operating expenses, the Company is responsible for paying dividends declared, if any, to its shareholders, funds paid for Company stock repurchases, payments on subordinated notes held at the Company level, payments on the NexBank revolving credit facility, and commitments to limited partnership investments. The Company has the ability to receive dividends or capital distributions from the Bank, although there are regulatory restrictions on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends. At June 30, 2022, First Northwest had contributed $8.0 million in partial fulfillment of its commitment to extend $15.0 million to Quin Ventures, Inc. under a capital financing agreement and related promissory note.

 

Capital Resources

 

At June 30, 2022, shareholders' equity totaled $165.2 million, or 8.1% of total assets. Our book value per share of common stock was $16.60 at June 30, 2022, compared to $19.10 at December 31, 2021.

 

At June 30, 2022, the Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements and was considered "well capitalized" under FDIC regulatory capital guidelines.

 

The following table provides the capital requirements and actual results for First Fed at June 30, 2022.

 

   

Actual

   

Minimum Capital Requirements

   

Minimum Required to be Well-Capitalized

 
   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

   

Amount

   

Ratio

 
                   

(Dollars in thousands)

                 

Tier I leverage capital (to average assets)

  $ 205,397       10.4 %   $ 78,894       4.0 %   $ 98,617       5.0 %

Common equity tier I (to risk-weighted assets)

  $ 205,397       12.7       72,985       4.5       105,423       6.5  

Tier I risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)

  $ 205,397       12.7       97,313       6.0       129,751       8.0  

Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)

  $ 221,464       13.7       129,751       8.0       162,189       10.0  

 

In order to avoid limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses, the Bank must maintain common equity tier 1 capital ("CET1") at an amount greater than the required minimum levels plus a capital conservation buffer of 2.5%.

 

Effect of Inflation and Changing Prices

 

The consolidated financial statements and related financial data presented in this report have been prepared according to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, which require the measurement of financial and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The primary impact of inflation on our operations is reflected in increased operating costs and the effect that general inflation may have on both short-term and long-term interest rates. Unlike companies in many other industries, virtually all the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial institution's performance than do general levels of inflation. Although inflation expectations do affect interest rates, interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.

 

 

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

There has not been any material change in the market risk disclosures contained in First Northwest Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

 

An evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer), Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer), and other members of the Company's management team as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of June 30, 2022, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

 

(b) Changes in Internal Controls.

 

There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2022, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

The Company intends to continually review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures and to improve its controls and procedures over time and to correct any deficiencies that it may discover in the future. The goal is to ensure that senior management has timely access to all material financial and non-financial information concerning the Company's business. While the Company believes the present design of its disclosure controls and procedures is effective to achieve its goal, future events affecting its business may cause the Company to modify its disclosure controls and procedures. The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent every error or instance of fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns in controls or procedures can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure 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; over time, controls become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

 

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, the Company is engaged in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, none of which are currently considered to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Part I. Item 1A of the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

 

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

 

(a)

Not applicable.

 

(b)

Not applicable.

 

(c)

The following table summarizes common stock repurchases during the three months ended June 30, 2022:

                                 

Period

 

Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)

   

Average Price Paid per Share

   

Total Number of Shares Repurchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans (2)

   

Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Repurchased Under the Plans

 
                                 

April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022

        $             658,370  

May 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022

    13,012       17.03       12,403       645,967  

June 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022

    41,013       16.06       40,215       605,752  

Total

    54,025     $ 16.29       52,618          
                                 

(1) Shares repurchased by the Company during the quarter include shares acquired from participants in connection with cancellation of restricted stock to pay withholding taxes totaling 0 shares, 609 shares, and 798 shares, respectively, for the periods indicated.

 

(2) On October 28, 2020, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 1,023,420 shares of its common stock, or approximately 10% of its shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of October 27, 2020. As of June 30, 2022, a total of 417,668 shares, or 40.8% percent of the shares authorized in the October 2020 stock repurchase plan, have been purchased at an average cost of $16.96 per share, leaving 605,752 shares available for future purchases.

 

 

 

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit

No.

Exhibit Description

Filed

Herewith

Form

Original Exhibit No.

Filing Date

3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of First Northwest Bancorp, as amended June 3, 2022 X      
3.2 Bylaws of First Northwest Bancorp, as amended effective June 3, 2022 X      
4.1 Description of Common Stock X      
10.1 Loan Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2022, by and between First Northwest Bancorp and NexBank   8-K 10.1 5/27/2022
10.2 Security Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2022, by and between First Northwest Bancorp and NexBank   8-K 10.2 5/27/2022
10.3 Revolving Credit Note dated May 20, 2022, of First Northwest Bancorp   8-K 10.3 5/27/2022
10.4* Severance and Release Agreement with Kelly A. Liske, effective June 30, 2022   8-K 10.1 7/19/2022

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

X

 

 

 

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

X

 

 

 

32

Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

X

 

 

 

101

The following materials from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (2) Consolidated Statements of Income; (3) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income; (4) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity; (5) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (6) Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
* Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

 

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 NORTHWEST BANCORP

 

 

Date: August 12, 2022

/s/ Matthew P. Deines

 

 

 

Matthew P. Deines

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

Date: August 12, 2022

/s/ Geraldine L. Bullard

 

 

 

Geraldine L. Bullard

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

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