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The purpose of this discussion is to focus on the important factors affecting the Company's financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements presented in Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements, of this Form 10-Q and Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of the 2021 Form 10-K.
GENERAL
Eagle Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company which owns 100% of the stock ofBank of Clarke County (the "Bank" and, collectively withEagle Financial Services, Inc. , the "Company", "we", "us" or "our"). Accordingly, the results of operations for the Company are dependent upon the operations of the Bank. The Bank conducts a commercial banking business which consists of attracting deposits from the general public and investing those funds in commercial, consumer and real estate loans and municipal andU.S. government agency securities. The Bank's deposits are insured by theFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation to the maximum extent permitted by law. AtSeptember 30, 2022 , the Company had total assets of$1.47 billion , net loans of$1.19 billion , total deposits of$1.25 billion , and shareholders' equity of$98.5 million . The Company's net income was$11.3 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . MANAGEMENT'S STRATEGY The Company strives to be an outstanding financial institution in its market by building solid sustainable relationships with: (1) its customers, by providing highly personalized customer service, a network of conveniently placed branches and ATMs, a competitive variety of products/services and courteous, professional employees, (2) its employees, by providing generous benefits, a positive work environment, advancement opportunities and incentives to exceed expectations, (3) its communities, by participating in local concerns, providing monetary support, supporting employee volunteerism and providing employment opportunities, and (4) its shareholders, by providing sound profits and returns, sustainable growth, regular dividends and committing to its local, independent status. OPERATING STRATEGY The Bank is a locally owned and managed financial institution. This allows the Bank to be flexible and responsive in the products and services it offers. The Bank grows primarily by lending funds to local residents and businesses at a competitive price that reflects the inherent risk of lending. The Bank attempts to fund these loans through deposits gathered from local residents and businesses. The Bank prices its deposits by comparing alternative sources of funds and selecting the lowest cost available. When deposits are not adequate to fund asset growth, the Bank relies on borrowings, both short and long term. The Bank's primary source of borrowed funds is theFederal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta which offers numerous terms and rate structures to the Bank. As interest rates change, the Bank attempts to maintain its net interest margin. This is accomplished by changing the price, terms, and mix of its financial assets and liabilities. The Bank also earns fees on services provided through its trust department, sales of investments through Eagle Investment Services, secondary market mortgage activities, and deposit operations. The Bank also incurs noninterest expenses such as compensating employees, maintaining and acquiring fixed assets, and purchasing goods and services necessary to support its daily operations. The Bank has a marketing department which seeks to develop new business. This is accomplished through an ongoing calling program whereby account officers visit with existing and potential customers to discuss the products and services offered. The Bank also utilizes traditional advertising such as television commercials, radio ads, newspaper ads, and billboards. 32
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LENDING POLICIES
Administration and supervision over the lending process is provided by the Bank'sCredit Administration Department . The principal risk associated with the Bank's loan portfolio is the creditworthiness of its borrowers. In an effort to manage this risk, the Bank's policy gives loan amount approval limits to individual loan officers based on their position and level of experience. Credit risk is increased or decreased, depending on the type of loan and prevailing economic conditions. In consideration of the different types of loans in the portfolio, the risk associated with real estate mortgage loans, commercial loans and consumer loans varies based on employment levels, consumer confidence, fluctuations in the value of real estate and other conditions that affect the ability of borrowers to repay debt. The Company has written policies and procedures to help manage credit risk. The Company utilizes a loan review process that includes formulation of portfolio management strategy, guidelines for underwriting standards and risk assessment, procedures for ongoing identification and management of credit deterioration, and regular portfolio reviews to establish loss exposure and to ascertain compliance with the Company's policies. The Bank uses a tiered approach to approve credit requests consisting of individual lending authorities, joint approval of Category I officers, and a director loan committee. Lending limits for individuals are set by the Board of Directors and are determined by loan purpose, collateral type, and internal risk rating of the borrower. The highest individual authority (Category I) is assigned to the Bank's President / Chief Executive Officer, Chief Revenue Officer andChief Credit Officer (approval authority only). Two officers in Category I may combine their authority to approve loan requests to borrowers with credit exposure up to$10.0 million on a secured basis and$6.0 million unsecured; and the three Category I Officers can combine to approve loan requests to borrowers with credit exposure up to$15.0 million on a secured basis and$9.0 million unsecured. Officers in Category II, III, IV, V, VI and VII have lesser authorities and with approval of a Category I officer may extend loans to borrowers with exposure of$5.0 million on a secured basis and$3.0 million unsecured. Officers in Categories I through VII can also utilize the co-approval of the Regional and Small Business Credit Officers to extend loans with exposures up to$2.5 million and$1.5 million respectively on a secured basis, and up to$1 million and$750 thousand respectively on an unsecured basis. Loans exceeding$15.0 million and up to the Bank's legal lending limit can be approved by the Director Loan Committee consisting of four directors (three directors constituting a quorum). The Director's Loan Committee also reviews and approves changes to the Bank's Loan Policy as presented by management. 33
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The following sections discuss the major loan categories within the total loan
portfolio:
One-to-Four-Family Residential Real Estate Lending
Residential lending activity may be generated by the Bank's loan officer solicitations, referrals by real estate professionals, and existing or new bank customers. Loan applications are taken by a Bank loan officer. As part of the application process, information is gathered concerning income, employment and credit history of the applicant. The valuation of residential collateral is provided by independent fee appraisers who have been approved by the Bank's Directors Loan Committee. In connection with residential real estate loans, the Bank requires title insurance, hazard insurance and, if applicable, flood insurance. In addition to traditional residential mortgage loans secured by a first or junior lien on the property, the Bank offers home equity lines of credit.
Commercial Real Estate Lending
Commercial real estate loans are secured by various types of commercial real estate in the Bank's market area, including multi-family residential buildings, commercial buildings and offices, small shopping centers and churches. Commercial real estate loan originations are obtained through broker referrals, direct solicitation of developers and continued business from customers. In its underwriting of commercial real estate, the Bank's loan to original appraised value ratio is generally 80% or less. Commercial real estate lending entails significant additional risk as compared with residential mortgage lending. Commercial real estate loans typically involve larger loan balances concentrated with single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Additionally, the repayment of loans secured by income producing properties is typically dependent on the successful operation of a business or a real estate project and thus may be subject, to a greater extent, to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy, in general. The Bank's commercial real estate loan underwriting criteria require an examination of debt service coverage ratios, the borrower's creditworthiness, prior credit history and reputation, and the Bank typically requires personal guarantees or endorsements of the borrowers' principal owners.
Construction and Land Development Lending
The Bank makes local construction loans, primarily residential, and land
acquisition and development loans. The construction loans are secured by
residential houses under construction and the underlying land for which the loan
was obtained. The average life of most construction loans is less than one year
and the Bank offers both fixed and variable rate interest structures. The
interest rate structure offered to customers depends on the total amount of
these loans outstanding and the impact of the interest rate structure on the
Bank's overall interest rate risk. There are two characteristics of construction
lending which impact its overall risk as compared to residential mortgage
lending. First, there is more concentration risk due to the extension of a large
loan balance through several lines of credit to a single developer or
contractor. Second, there is more collateral risk due to the fact that loan
funds are provided to the borrower based upon the estimated value of the
collateral after completion. This could cause an inaccurate estimate of the
amount needed to complete construction or an excessive loan-to-value ratio. To
mitigate the risks associated with construction lending, the Bank generally
limits loan amounts to 80% of the estimated appraised value of the finished
construction project. The Bank also obtains a first lien on the property as
security for its construction loans and typically requires personal guarantees
from the borrower's principal owners. Finally, the Bank performs inspections of
the construction projects to ensure that the percentage of construction
completed correlates with the amount of draws on the construction line of
credit.
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Commercial and Industrial Lending
Commercial business loans generally have more risk than residential mortgage loans, but have higher yields. To manage these risks, the Bank generally obtains appropriate collateral and personal guarantees from the borrower's principal owners and monitors the financial condition of its business borrowers. Residential mortgage loans generally are made on the basis of the borrower's ability to make repayment from employment and other income and are secured by real estate whose value tends to be readily ascertainable. In contrast, commercial business loans typically are made on the basis of the borrower's ability to make repayment from cash flow from its business and are secured by business assets, such as commercial real estate, accounts receivable, equipment and inventory. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial business loans is substantially dependent on the success of the business itself. Furthermore, the collateral for commercial business loans may depreciate over time and generally cannot be appraised with as much precision as residential real estate. Refer to the Marine Lending section below for discussion of additional commercial and industrial lending.
Consumer Lending
The Bank offers various secured and unsecured consumer loans, which include personal installment loans, personal lines of credit, automobile loans, and credit card loans. The Bank originates its consumer loans within its geographic market area and these loans are generally made to customers with whom the Bank has an existing relationship. Consumer loans generally entail greater risk than residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans which are unsecured or secured by rapidly depreciable assets such as automobiles. In such cases, any repossessed collateral on a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance as a result of the greater likelihood of damage, loss or depreciation. Consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower's continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount which can be recovered on such loans. The underwriting standards employed by the Bank for consumer loans include a determination of the applicant's payment history on other debts and an assessment of ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan. The stability of the applicant's monthly income may be determined by verification of gross monthly income from primary employment, and from any verifiable secondary income. Although creditworthiness of the applicant is the primary consideration, the underwriting process also includes an analysis of the value of the security in relation to the proposed loan amount.
Refer to the Marine Lending section below for discussion of additional consumer
lending.
Marine Lending The Bank's marine lending unit includes originated retail loans, which are classified as commercial and industrial loans or consumer loans, depending on the borrower, and dealer floorplan loans, which are classified as commercial and industrial loans. The Company's relationships are limited to well established dealers of global premium brand manufacturers. The Company's top three manufacturer customers have been in business between 30 and 100 years. The Company primarily has secured agreements with premium manufacturers to support dealer floor plan loans which may reduce the Company's credit exposure to the dealer, despite its underwriting of each respective dealer. The Company has developed incentive retail pricing programs with the dealers to drive retail dealer flow. Retail loans are generally limited to premium manufacturers with established relationships with the Company which have a vested interest in the secondary market pricing of their respective brand due to the limited inventory available for resale. Consequently, while not contractually committed, manufacturers will often support secondary resale values which can have the effect of reducing losses from non-performing retail marine loans. Retail borrowers generally have very high credit scores, substantial down payments, substantial net worth, personal liquidity, and excess cash flow. 35
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted inthe United States of America ("GAAP"). The financial information contained within these statements is, to a significant extent, based on measurements of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset or relieving a liability. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method. Although the economics of the transactions would be the same, the timing of events that would impact the transactions could change.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the probable losses inherent in
the Company's loan portfolio. As required by GAAP, the allowance for loan losses
is accrued when the occurrence of losses is probable and they can be estimated.
Impairment losses are accrued based on the differences between the loan balance
and the value of its collateral, the present value of future cash flows, or the
price established in the secondary market. The Company's allowance for loan
losses has three basic components: the general allowance, the specific allowance
and the unallocated allowance. Each of these components is determined based upon
estimates that can and do change when actual events occur. The general allowance
uses historical experience and other qualitative factors to estimate future
losses and, as a result, the estimated amount of losses can differ significantly
from the actual amount of losses which would be incurred in the future. However,
the potential for significant differences is mitigated by continuously updating
the loss history of the Company. The specific allowance is based upon the
evaluation of specific impaired loans on which a loss may be realized. Factors
such as past due history, ability to pay, and collateral value are used to
identify those loans on which a loss may be realized. Each of these loans is
then evaluated to determine how much loss is estimated to be realized on its
disposition. The sum of the losses on the individual loans becomes the Company's
specific allowance. This process is inherently subjective and actual losses may
be greater than or less than the estimated specific allowance. The unallocated
allowance is due to imprecision in the model and for losses that are not
directly allocable to a specific loan type within the portfolio. As the loans,
which are affected by these events, are identified or losses are experienced on
the loans which are affected by these events, they will be reflected within the
specific or general allowances. Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
presented in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of the 2021
Form 10-K, provides additional information related to the allowance for loan
losses.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Company makes forward looking statements in this report that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward looking statements include statements regarding our expectations, intentions or objectives concerning our profitability, liquidity, allowance for loan losses, interest rate sensitivity, market risk, growth strategy, and financial and other goals. The words "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "could," "projects," "contemplates," "anticipates," "forecasts," "intends," or other similar words or terms are intended to identify forward looking statements. These forward looking statements are subject to significant uncertainties because they are based upon or are affected by factors including:
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the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a potential resurgence (or something to indicate that the pandemic itself is not as significant as it was) on the Company's credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions; • the ability to successfully manage growth or implement growth strategies if the Bank is unable to identify attractive markets, locations or opportunities to expand in the future or if the Bank is unable to successfully integrate new branches, business lines or other growth opportunities into its existing operations; • competition with other banks and financial institutions, and companies outside of the banking industry, including those companies that have substantially greater access to capital and other resources; • the successful management of interest rate risk; • risks inherent in making loans such as repayment risks and fluctuating collateral values; • changes in general economic and business conditions in the Bank's market area; • reliance on the Bank's management team, including the ability to attract and retain key personnel; • changes in interest rates and interest rate policies; • maintaining capital levels adequate to support growth; • maintaining cost controls and asset qualities as new branches are opened or acquired; • demand, development and acceptance of new products and services; • problems with technology utilized by the Bank; • changing trends in customer profiles and behavior; • response to acts or threats of terrorism and/or military conflicts, which could impact business and economic conditions in theU.S. and abroad? • changes in banking, tax and other laws and regulations and interpretations or guidance thereunder; and • other factors described in Item 1A., "Risk Factors," in the Company's 2021 Form10-K.
Because of these uncertainties, actual future results may be materially
different from the results indicated by these forward looking statements. In
addition, past results of operations do not necessarily indicate future results.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RESULTS OF OPERATIONSNet Income Net income for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 was$11.3 million , an increase of 29.59% or$2.6 million when compared to the same period in 2021. Net income for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 was$4.1 million , an increase of 42.08% or$1.2 million when compared to the same period in 2021. Earnings per share, basic and diluted were$3.25 and$2.54 for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Earnings per share, basic and diluted were$1.17 and$0.83 for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Return on average assets ("ROA") measures how efficiently the Company uses its assets to produce net income. Some issues reflected within this efficiency include the Company's asset mix, funding sources, pricing, fee generation, and cost control. The ROA of the Company, on an annualized basis, for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 was 1.09% and 0.98%, respectively. Return on average equity ("ROE") measures the utilization of shareholders' equity in generating net income. This measurement is affected by the same factors as ROA with consideration to how much of the Company's assets are funded by shareholders. The ROE of the Company, on an annualized basis, for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 was 14.63% and 11.05%, respectively.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is our primary source of revenue, representing the difference between interest and fees earned on interest-earning assets and the interest paid on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities. The level of net interest income is impacted primarily by variations in the volume and mix of these assets and liabilities, as well as changes in interest rates. Net interest income was$36.0 million and$29.9 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which represents an increase of$6.1 million or 20.23%. Net interest income was$12.9 million and$10.4 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which represents an increase of$2.5 million or 24.04%. Net interest income increased primarily due to the increase in the average balance of the loan portfolio along with the rising interest rate environment. Average interest earning assets increased$187.4 million when comparing the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 to the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 while the average yield on earning assets increased by 20 basis points over that same period. Total interest income was$38.5 million and$31.2 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which represents an increase of$7.3 million or 23.42%. Total interest income was$14.4 million and$10.8 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which represents an increase of$3.6 million or 33.24%. Total interest expense was$2.6 million and$1.3 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which represents an increase of$1.3 million or 96.70%. Total interest expense was$1.5 million and$383 thousand three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021. The increase in interest income was driven by an increase in the average balance of the loan portfolio along with the rising interest rate environment. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to the subordinated debt issuance, currently paying a 4.50% fixed rate, onMarch 31, 2022 along with aFederal Home Loan Bank advance of$75.0 million entered into inJuly 2022 at a fixed rate of 2.18%. The net interest margin was 3.68% and 3.58% for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The net interest margin was 3.72% and 3.56% for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Tax-equivalent net interest income is calculated by adding the tax benefit on certain securities and loans, whose interest is tax-exempt, to total interest income then subtracting total interest expense. The tax rate used to calculate the tax benefit was 21% for 2022 and 2021.
Given the expectation of rising interest rates, net interest income and net
interest margin could continue to experience some improvement as interest
earning assets generally are expected to reprice at a faster rate than
liabilities for the remainder of 2022.
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The following table shows interest income on earning assets and related average yields as well as interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities and related average rates paid for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands): September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 Interest Average Interest Average Average Income/ Yield/ Average Income/ Yield/ Assets: Balance Expense Rate (3) Balance Expense Rate (3) Securities: Taxable$ 172,848 $ 873 2.00 %$ 164,203 $ 611 1.47 % Tax-Exempt (1) 8,745 75 3.38 % 15,338 122 3.14 %Total Securities $ 181,593 $ 948 2.07 %$ 179,541 $ 733 1.62 % Loans: Taxable$ 1,160,966 $ 13,222 4.52 %$ 893,781 $ 10,006 4.44 % Non-accrual 2,038 - - % 3,834 - - % Tax-Exempt (1) 7,649 76 3.94 % 5,191 54 4.13 % Total Loans$ 1,170,653 $ 13,298 4.51 %$ 902,806 $ 10,060 4.42 % Federal funds sold 8,183 9 0.42 % 232 - 0.12 % Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 19,634 143 2.89 % 83,133 26 0.12 % Total earning assets (2)$ 1,378,025 $ 14,398 4.14 %$ 1,161,878 $ 10,819 3.69 % Allowance for loan losses (10,218 ) (8,195 ) Total non-earning assets 92,539 86,862 Total assets$ 1,460,346 $ 1,240,545 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Interest-bearing deposits: NOW accounts$ 178,669 $ 170 0.38 %$ 151,624 $ 79 0.21 % Money market accounts 276,851 283 0.41 % 229,864 137 0.24 % Savings accounts 183,774 35 0.08 % 161,192 24 0.06 % Time deposits:$250,000 and more 57,901 144 0.98 % 67,325 79 0.47 % Less than$250,000 59,979 82 0.54 % 58,261 64 0.43 % Total interest-bearing deposits$ 757,174 $ 714 0.37 %$ 668,266 $ 383 0.23 % Federal funds purchased 1,949 11 2.27 % - - - %Federal Home Loan Bank advances 66,848 404 2.40 % - - - % Subordinated debt 29,349 338 4.56 % - - - % Total interest-bearing liabilities$ 855,320 $ 1,467 0.68 %$ 668,266 $ 383 0.23 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits 487,761 452,122 Other Liabilities 14,462 11,392 Total liabilities$ 1,357,543 $ 1,131,780 Shareholders' equity 102,803 108,765 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$ 1,460,346 $ 1,240,545 Net interest income$ 12,931 $ 10,436 Net interest spread 3.46 % 3.46 % Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets 0.42 % 0.13 % Net interest margin 3.72 % 3.56 % (1) Income and yields are reported on a tax-equivalent basis using a federal tax rate of 21%. (2) Non-accrual loans are not included in this total since they are not considered earning assets. (3) Annualized. 39
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The following table shows interest income on earning assets and related average yields as well as interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities and related average rates paid for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021(dollars in thousands): September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 Interest Average Interest Average Average Income/ Yield/ Average Income/ Yield/ Assets: Balance Expense Rate (3) Balance Expense Rate (3) Securities: Taxable$ 178,821 $ 2,526 1.89 %$ 155,949 $ 1,631 1.40 % Tax-Exempt (1) 10,924 274 3.36 % 16,481 406 3.29 %Total Securities $ 189,745 $ 2,800 1.97 %$ 172,430 $ 2,037 1.58 % Loans: Taxable 1,079,773 35,465 4.39 % 865,568 28,999 4.48 % Non-accrual 2,363 - - % 4,229 - - % Tax-Exempt (1) 4,384 127 3.88 % 8,059 262 4.35 % Total Loans$ 1,086,520 $ 35,592 4.38 %$ 877,856 $ 29,261 4.45 % Federal funds sold 5,885 15 0.34 % 225 - 0.09 % Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 29,591 199 0.90 % 75,741 53 0.09 % Total earning assets (2)$ 1,309,378 $ 38,606 3.94 %$ 1,122,023 $ 31,351 3.74 % Allowance for loan losses (9,580 ) (7,775 ) Total non-earning assets 91,027 79,688 Total assets$ 1,390,825 $ 1,193,936 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: Interest-bearing deposits: NOW accounts$ 172,716 $ 345 0.27 %$ 142,539 $ 233 0.22 % Money market accounts 267,451 577 0.29 % 217,749 440 0.27 % Savings accounts 180,432 90 0.07 % 153,633 67 0.06 % Time deposits:$250,000 and more 62,263 264 0.57 % 67,832 345 0.68 % Less than$250,000 58,698 191 0.44 % 58,762 219 0.50 % Total interest-bearing deposits$ 741,560 $ 1,467 0.26 %$ 640,515 $ 1,304 0.27 % Federal funds purchased 1,616 19 1.58 % - - - %Federal Home Loan Bank advances 22,527 404 2.40 % - - - % Subordinated debt 19,776 675 4.56 % - - - % Total interest-bearing liabilities$ 785,479 $ 2,565 0.44 %$ 640,515 $ 1,304 0.27 % Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits 479,464 434,683 Other Liabilities 21,031 11,993 Total liabilities$ 1,285,974 $ 1,087,191 Shareholders' equity 105,016 106,745 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$ 1,390,990 $ 1,193,936 Net interest income$ 36,041 $ 30,047 Net interest spread 3.50 % 3.47 % Interest expense as a percent of average earning assets 0.26 % 0.16 % Net interest margin 3.68 % 3.58 % (1) Income and yields are reported on a tax-equivalent basis using a federal tax rate of 21%. (2) Non-accrual loans are not included in this total since they are not considered earning assets. (3) Annualized. 40
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The following table reconciles tax-equivalent net interest income, which is not
a measurement under GAAP, to net interest income.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
(in thousands) (in thousands)
GAAP Financial Measurements:
Interest Income - Loans $ 13,282 $ 10,049 $ 35,565 $ 29,206
Interest Income - Securities and
Other Interest-Earnings Assets 1,084 733 2,957 2,005
Interest Expense - Deposits 714 383 1,467 1,304
Interest Expense - Other
Borrowings 753 - 1,098 -
Total Net Interest Income $ 12,899 $ 10,399 $ 35,957 $ 29,907
Non-GAAP Financial Measurements:
Add: Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt
Interest Income - Loans (1) $ 16 $ 11 $ 26 $ 55
Add: Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt
Interest Income - Securities (1) 16 26 58 85
Total Tax Benefit on Tax-Exempt
Interest Income $ 32 $ 37 $ 84 $ 140
Tax-Equivalent Net Interest
Income $ 12,931 $ 10,436 $ 36,041 $ 30,047
(1)
Tax benefit was calculated using the federal statutory tax rate of 21%.
The tax-equivalent yield on earning assets increased from 3.74% to 3.94% for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 and 2022, respectively. For those same time periods, the tax-equivalent yield on securities increased 39 basis points. The tax equivalent yield on loans decreased seven basis points from 4.45% for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 to 4.38% for the same time period in 2022. The increase in the tax-equivalent yield on earning assets for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 resulted mostly from the increase in the tax-equivalent yield on securities. In the current rising interest rate environment, as securities are maturing and being called or sold, they are being replaced with securities at higher rates. The decrease in the yield on loans as compared to the corresponding period in 2021 was primarily due to the composition of the current loan portfolio and lower PPP fee accretion in 2022. The average rate on interest bearing liabilities increased from 0.27% to 0.44% for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 and 2022, respectively. The average rate on interest bearing deposits decreased one basis point during the period. The majority of deposit growth has been in non-maturity deposit accounts which have traditionally paid a lower interest rate than maturity deposit accounts. The growth in lower interest rate deposit accounts and the reduction in higher interest rate accounts as well as the repricing of those accounts, has resulted in a stable rate paid on interest bearing deposits, despite the current rise in rates paid on deposit accounts. The cost of interest bearing liabilities was higher in the third quarter of 2022 as well as the nine month period, due to the subordinated notes that the Company issued onMarch 31, 2022 , which are currently paying a 4.5% fixed rate, and aFederal Home Loan Bank advance of$75 million entered into inJuly 2022 at a fixed rate of 2.18%. 41
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Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses is based upon management's estimate of the amount required to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses as discussed within the Critical Accounting Policies section above. The allowance represents an amount that, in management's judgment, will be adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management's judgment in determining the level of the allowance is based on evaluations of the collectability of loans while taking into consideration such factors as trends in delinquencies and charge-offs, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions that may affect a borrower's ability to repay and the value of collateral, overall portfolio quality and review of specific potential losses. This evaluation is inherently subjective because it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. The amount of provision for loan losses is affected by several factors including the growth rate of loans, net charge-offs (recoveries), and the estimated amount of inherent losses within the loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 was$900 thousand and$1.2 million , respectively. The provision for loan losses for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 was zero and$300 thousand , respectively. The provision for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 and the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 resulted mostly from loan growth during the quarters. There was no provision in the third quarter of 2022 due to the large amount of recoveries recognized during the period, mainly from two loan relationships. Noninterest Income Total noninterest income for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 was$10.3 million and$8.0 million , respectively and for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 was$3.2 million and$2.9 million , respectively. Management reviews the activities which generate noninterest income on an ongoing basis. The following table provides the components of noninterest income for the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, which are included within the respective Consolidated Statements of Income headings. Variances that the Company believes require explanation are discussed below the table. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2021 $ Change % Change 2022 2021 $ Change % Change Wealth management fees$ 1,094 $ 876 $ 218 25 %$ 3,077 $ 2,133 $ 944 44 % Service charges on deposit accounts 432 338 94 28 % 1,195 869 326 38 % Other service charges and fees 1,061 964 97 10 % 2,999 3,037 (38 ) (1 )% (Loss) gain on sale of securities (737 ) - (737 ) NM (737 ) 24 (761 ) NM Gain (loss) on disposal of bank premises and equipment 8 - 8 NM (3 ) - (3 ) NM Gain on sale of loans 568 486 82 17 % 1,544 845 699 83 % Bank owned life insurance income 138 145 (7 ) (5 )% 495 368 127 35 % Other operating income 600 72 528 733 % 1,686 682 1,004 147 % Total noninterest income$ 3,164 $ 2,881 $ 283 10 %$ 10,256 $ 7,958 $ 2,298 29 % NM - Not Meaningful Wealth management fee income increased from 2021 to 2022. Wealth management fee income is comprised of income from fiduciary activities as well as commissions from the sale of non-deposit investment products. The amount of income from fiduciary activities is determined by the number of active accounts and total assets under management. With the addition of several new employees during 2022, total assets under management have seen an increase during the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . 42
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Services charges on deposit accounts increased during the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 when compared to the same periods in 2021. This increase is mainly due to increases in overdraft charges. Overdraft charges can fluctuate based on changes in customer activity. The amount of other services charges and fees is comprised primarily of loan servicing fee income, fees received from the Bank's credit card program and fees generated from the Bank's ATM/debit card programs. Other service charges and fees increased during the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and remained comparable for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 when compared to the same period in 2021. This increase can be attributed to fees received from the Bank's credit card program as the Bank's in-house credit card portfolio continues to grow. During the second quarter of 2021, the Bank began to sell mortgage and marine loans. During the first three quarters of 2022, the Company sold$11.5 million in mortgage loans on the secondary market and$97.8 million of marine loans from the commercial and consumer loan portfolios. These loan sales resulted in gains of$568 thousand and$1.5 million during the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . During the third quarter of 2022, the Company sold$3.0 million inSmall Business Association (SBA) loans, resulting in a gain of$175 thousand . Beginning in the second quarter of 2021, the Company sold$11.3 million in mortgage loans on the secondary market and$41.1 million of loans from the commercial and consumer loan portfolios. These loan sales resulted in gains of$486 thousand and$845 during the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . Bank owned life insurance ("BOLI") income increased for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . The Company made an investment of$10.0 million during the second quarter of 2021, which has resulted in increased BOLI income for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 in comparison to the same period in the prior year. Other operating income increased for the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 when compared to the same periods in 2021. This increase can be mainly attributed to cash distributions received from investments in Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs). 43
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Noninterest Expenses
Total noninterest expenses increased$5.3 million or 20.42% for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Total noninterest expenses increased$1.5 million or 16.12% for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. The following table presents the components of noninterest expense for the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, which are included within the respective Consolidated Statements of Income headings. Variances that the Company believes require explanation are discussed below the table. Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedSeptember 30 ,September 30 ,
(dollars in thousands) 2022 2021 $ Change % Change
2022 2021 $ Change % Change
Salaries and employee
benefits
$ 6,938 $ 5,947 $ 991 17 %$ 18,873 $ 15,973 $ 2,900 18 % Occupancy expenses 528 450 78 17 % 1,562 1,319 243 18 % Equipment expenses 299 246 53 22 % 814 708 106 15 % Advertising and marketing expenses 181 102 79 77 % 438 286 152 53 % Stationary and supplies 34 27 7 26 % 135 125 10 8 % ATM network fees 381 285 96 34 % 977 847 130 15 % Other real estate owned expense - 32 (32 ) NM - 37 (37 ) NM Loss on other real estate owned - 26 (26 ) NM - 128 (128 ) NM FDIC assessment 116 169 (53 ) (31 )% 430 409 21 5 % Computer software expense 252 282 (30 ) (11 )% 690 752 (62 ) (8 )% Bank franchise tax 234 199 35 18 % 653 583 70 12 % Professional fees 270 289 (19 ) (7 )% 1,610 1,118 492 44 % Data processing fees 427 418 9 2 % 1,386 1,193 193 16 % Other operating expenses 1,398 1,051 347 33 % 3,941 2,688 1,253 47 % Total noninterest expenses$ 11,058 $ 9,523 $ 1,535 16 %$ 31,509 $ 26,166 $ 5,343 20 % NM - Not Meaningful The Company's growth has had an impact on noninterest expenses. Total assets have grown by$170.1 million or 13.05% fromDecember 31, 2021 toSeptember 30, 2022 . This growth has required investments to be made in the Company's infrastructure, causing increases in salaries and employee benefits, occupancy expenses and equipment expenses and advertising and marketing expenses. In addition, increases in asset size and capital levels have impacted bank franchise tax amounts. Salaries and employee benefits increased during the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 over 2021. Annual pay increases, newly hired employees, increasing insurance costs and enhanced employee incentive plans have attributed to these increases. The number of full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) has increased from 215 atSeptember 30, 2021 to 235 atSeptember 30, 2022 .
ATM network fees increased during the three and nine months ended
2022
Professional fees increased during the nine months ended
2021 mostly due to increased consulting services being used as the Company
continues to grow and expand.
Data processing fees expenses increased in 2022 due to the fees associated to the new general ledger system implemented in late 2021, the implementation of a new budgeting system and a new loan end-to-end platform system. For the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 other operating expenses increased over 2021. This increase is due to increased loan related expenses due to a higher volume, increased wealth management expenses due to growth in assets under management, and employee travel expense for training, marketing and sales meetings. 44
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The efficiency ratio of the Company was 66.99% and 68.56% for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The efficiency ratio of the Company was 65.73% and 71.31% for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021. The efficiency ratio is not a measurement under accounting principles generally accepted inthe United States . It is calculated by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of tax equivalent net interest income and noninterest income excluding gains and losses on the investment portfolio and other gains/losses from OREO, repossessed vehicles, disposals of bank premises and equipment, etc. The tax rate utilized is 21%. The Company calculates and reviews this ratio as a means of evaluating operational efficiency.
The calculation of the efficiency ratio for the three and nine months ended
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Summary of Operating Results:
Noninterest expenses $ 11,058 $ 9,523 $ 31,509 $ 26,166
Less: Loss on other real estate
owned - 26 - 128
Adjusted noninterest expenses $ 11,058 $ 9,497 $ 31,509 $ 26,038
Net interest income 12,899 10,399 35,957 29,907
Noninterest income 3,164 2,881 10,256 7,958
Less: (Loss) gain on sales of
securities (737 ) - (737 ) 24
Less: Gain (loss) on the sale
and disposal of premises and
equipment 8 - (3 ) -
Adjusted noninterest income $ 3,893 $ 2,881 $ 10,996 $ 7,934
Tax equivalent adjustment (1) 32 37 84 140
Total net interest income and
noninterest income, adjusted $ 16,824 $ 13,317 $ 47,037 $ 37,981
Efficiency ratio 65.73 % 71.31 % 66.99 % 68.56 %
(1)
Includes tax-equivalent adjustments on loans and securities using the federal
statutory tax rate of 21%.
Income Taxes Income tax expense was$2.5 million and$1.8 million during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Income tax expense was$923 thousand and$584 thousand during the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The effective tax rate was 17.97% and 16.91% for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The effective tax rate was 18.44% and 16.89% for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The effective tax rate is below the statutory rate of 21% due to tax-exempt income on investment securities and loans. The effective tax rate is also impacted by BOLI as well as income tax credits on qualified affordable housing project investments as discussed in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements as well as qualified rehabilitation credits. The slight increases in the 2022 periods as compared to the 2021 periods was primarily due to a lower proportion of tax exempt income to pre-tax earnings year over year. 45
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FINANCIAL CONDITION Securities Total securities available for sale were$151.8 million atSeptember 30, 2022 , compared to$192.3 million atDecember 31, 2021 . This represents a decrease of$40.5 million or 21.09%. The Company purchased$26.8 million of securities during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . During the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , the Company sold$15.4 million of available for sale securities recognizing$6 thousand in gross gains and$743 thousand in gross losses. The Company had total maturities, calls, and principal repayments of$24.1 million during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides additional details about the Company's securities portfolio atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 . The Company had a net unrealized loss on available for sale securities of$26.7 million atSeptember 30, 2022 as compared to a net unrealized loss of$218 thousand atDecember 31, 2021 . Unrealized gains or losses on available for sale securities are reported within shareholders' equity, net of the related deferred tax effect, as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The primary cause of the unrealized losses atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 was changes in market interest rates and other market conditions and not credit concerns of the issuers. Since the losses can be primarily attributed to changes in market interest rates and conditions and not expected cash flows or an issuer's financial condition and management does not intend to sell and it is likely that management will not be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery, the unrealized losses were deemed to be temporary.
Loan Portfolio
The Company's primary use of funds is supporting lending activities from which it derives the greatest amount of interest income. Gross loans were$1.20 billion and$985.7 million atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , respectively. This represents an increase of$216.1 million or 21.93% during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . The ratio of gross loans to deposits increased during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 from 83.73% atDecember 31, 2021 to 95.83% atSeptember 30, 2022 . Loan growth excluding changes in SBA PPP loans during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 was$231.9 million or 23.91%. SBA PPP loans were originated during 2020 and 2021 and as ofSeptember 30, 2022 $112 thousand remained outstanding, down$15.8 million or 99.29% fromDecember 31, 2021 due to forgiveness of the PPP loan balances. The loan portfolio consists primarily of loans for owner-occupied single-family dwellings and loans secured by commercial real estate. Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides the composition of the loan portfolio atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 . Residential real estate loans were$319.8 million or 26.61% and$292.8 million or 29.71% of total loans atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , respectively. Commercial real estate loans were$491.4 million or 40.88% and$377.1 million or 38.25% of total loans atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , respectively, representing an increase of$114.3 million or 30.32% during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . Construction, land development, and farmland loans were$85.5 million or 7.11% and$84.9 million or 8.61% of total loans atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , respectively. Consumer installment loans were$107.9 million or 8.98% and$67.3 million or 6.83% of total loans atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , respectively, representing an increase of$40.6 million or 60.34% during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . Commercial and industrial loans were$179.8 million or 14.96% and$143.4 million or 14.55% of total loans atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , respectively. Loan growth was mainly concentrated in commercial real estate loans, which experienced an increase during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 due largely to the expansion of the Bank's current market area. In addition to the commercial real state lending growth, growth of our marine lending portfolio was$71.4 million or 64.64%, which falls into both the consumer installment loan and commercial and industrial loan portfolios. 46
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Allowance for Loan Losses
The purpose of, and the methods for, measuring the allowance for loan losses are discussed in the Critical Accounting Policies section above. Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements shows the activity within the allowance for loan losses during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 and the year endedDecember 31, 2021 . Charged-off loans were$169 thousand and$69 thousand for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Recoveries were$1.2 million and$238 thousand for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. This resulted in net recoveries of$1.1 million and$169 thousand for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans was (0.10%) and (0.02%) for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans was 0.89% atSeptember 30, 2022 and 0.89% atDecember 31, 2021 . Excluding outstanding PPP loans, the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 0.89% and 0.91% as ofSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , respectively. The percentage of the allowance for loan losses to total loans excluding PPP loans declined slightly as compared to the prior year end. The slight decline during the year-to-date period in 2022 was attributable in part to the concentration of loan growth during the period in segments which carry lower reserves. Despite a significant increase in classified loans, allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans excluding PPP loans declined slightly. The majority of the increase in classified loans was due to the downgrade of loans where current financial information has not been provided, per loan policy. These loans have not been identified as impaired or nonperforming loans. Refer to the Nonperforming Assets and Other Assets section for discussion on nonperforming loans. All nonaccrual and other impaired loans were evaluated for impairment and any specific allocations were provided for as necessary. Based on management's evaluation and update of the Company's historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors assessed, the general reserve as a percentage of non-impaired loans decreased from 0.90% atDecember 31, 2021 to 0.87% atSeptember 30, 2022 . Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is currently adequate to absorb probable and estimable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management will continue to evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses as more economic data becomes available and as changes within the Company's portfolio are known.
Nonperforming Assets and Other Assets
Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, repossessed assets, OREO
(foreclosed properties), and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing
as detailed in the table below.
September 30,
2022 December 31, 2021
Nonaccrual loans $ 2,427 $ 2,723
Loans past due 90 days or more and accruing
interest - 43
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets - -
Total nonperforming assets $ 2,427 $ 2,766
Allowance for loan losses $ 10,742 $ 8,787
Gross loans $ 1,201,841 $ 985,720
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming assets 443 % 318 %
Allowance for loan losses to total loans 0.89 % 0.89 %
Allowance for loan losses to nonaccrual loans 443 % 323 %
Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.20 % 0.28 %
Non-performing assets to period end loans and other
real estate owned 0.20 % 0.28 %
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Nonperforming assets decreased by$339 thousand during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . Nonaccrual loans were$2.4 million and$2.7 million atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 . There was no OREO atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 . The percentage of nonperforming assets to loans and OREO was 0.20% atSeptember 30, 2022 and 0.28% atDecember 31, 2021 , respectively. There were no loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing atSeptember 30, 2022 and$43 thousand in loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing atDecember 31, 2021 .
Total past due loans, as disclosed in note 5 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements, increased to
million
During the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , the Bank placed four loans totaling$665 thousand on nonaccrual status. Management evaluates the financial condition of borrowers and the value of any collateral on nonaccrual loans. The results of these evaluations are used to estimate the amount of losses which may be realized on the disposition of these nonaccrual loans and are reflected in the allowance for loan losses. Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when collection of principal and interest is doubtful, generally when a loan becomes 90 days past due. There are three negative implications for earnings when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. First, all interest accrued but unpaid at the date that the loan is placed on non-accrual status is either deducted from interest income or written off as a loss. Second, accruals of interest are discontinued until it becomes certain that both principal and interest can be repaid. Finally, there may be actual losses to principal that require additional provisions for loan losses to be charged against earnings. For real estate loans, upon foreclosure, the balance of the loan is transferred to OREO and carried at the fair value of the property based on current appraisals and other current market trends, less estimated selling costs. If a write down of the OREO property is necessary at the time of foreclosure, the amount is charged-off to the allowance for loan losses. A review of the recorded property value is performed in conjunction with normal loan reviews, and if market conditions indicate that the recorded value exceeds the fair value, additional write downs of the property value are charged directly to operations. In addition, the Company may, under certain circumstances, restructure loans in troubled debt restructurings as a concession to a borrower when the borrower is experiencing financial distress. Formal, standardized loan restructuring programs are not utilized by the Company. Each loan considered for restructuring is evaluated based on customer circumstances and may include modifications to one or more loan provisions. Such restructured loans are included in impaired loans. However, restructured loans are not necessarily considered nonperforming assets. AtSeptember 30, 2022 , the Company had$4.4 million in restructured loans with specific allowances totaling$31 thousand . AtDecember 31, 2021 , the Company had$2.7 million in restructured loans with specific allowances totaling$39 thousand . AtSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , total restructured loans performing under the restructured terms and accruing interest were$4.2 million and$2.5 million , respectively. Two loans, totaling$136 thousand , were in nonaccrual status atSeptember 30, 2022 . Two loans, totaling$149 thousand , were in nonaccrual status atDecember 31, 2021 .
Deposits
Total deposits were$1.25 billion and$1.18 billion atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , respectively. This represents an increase of$76.9 million or 6.53% during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides the composition of total deposits atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 . The growth in deposits was organic growth as we expand and grow into newer market areas. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits, which are comprised of checking accounts, increased$20.7 million or 4.43% from$470.4 million atDecember 31, 2021 to$491.2 million atSeptember 30, 2022 . Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits, which include NOW accounts, money market accounts and regular savings accounts increased$48.8 million or 8.36% from$583.3 million atDecember 31, 2021 to$632.1 million atSeptember 30, 2022 . Time deposits increased$7.2 million or 5.88% from$123.6 million atDecember 31, 2021 to$130.8 million atSeptember 30, 2022 . 48
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CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Bank continues to be a well capitalized financial institution. Total shareholders' equity atSeptember 30, 2022 was$98.5 million , reflecting a percentage of total assets of 6.69%, as compared to$110.3 million and 8.46% atDecember 31, 2021 . The reason for the decrease in shareholders' equity during the first nine months of 2022 was due to unrealized losses on the securities available for sale portfolio. During the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company declared dividends of$0.85 and$0.82 per share, respectively. The Company has a Dividend Investment Plan that allows shareholders to reinvest dividends in Company stock. AtSeptember 30, 2022 , the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements and had regulatory capital ratios in excess of the levels established for well-capitalized institutions. The Bank monitors these ratios on a quarterly basis and has several strategies, including without limitation the issuance of common stock, to ensure that these ratios remain above regulatory minimums. OnSeptember 17, 2019 , theFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation finalized a rule that introduces an optional simplified measure of capital adequacy for qualifying community banking organizations (i.e., the community bank leverage ratio or "CBLR" framework), as required by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act. The CBLR framework is designed to reduce burden by removing the requirements for calculating and reporting risk-based capital ratios for qualifying community banking organizations that opt into the framework. In order to qualify for the CBLR framework, a community banking organization must have a tier 1 leverage ratio of greater than 9 percent, less than$10 billion in total consolidated assets, and limited amounts of off-balance-sheet exposures and trading assets and liabilities. A qualifying community banking organization that opts into the CBLR framework and meets all requirements under the framework will be considered to have met the well-capitalized ratio requirements under the Prompt Corrective Action regulations and will not be required to report or calculate risk-based capital. Under the final rule, an eligible banking organization may opt out and revert to the risk-weighting framework without restriction. As a qualifying community banking organization, the Bank elected to measure its capital adequacy under the CBLR framework as ofSeptember 30, 2022 , and its leverage ratio was 9.44%. AtDecember 31, 2021 , the Bank utilized the risk-based capital rules to assess its capital adequacy and its leverage, tier 1, common equity tier 1, and total capital ratios were 8.84%, 10.44%, 10.44%, and 11.30%, respectively. Management believes, that as ofSeptember 30, 2022 , that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.. We are closely monitoring our capital position and are taking appropriate steps to ensure our level of capital remains strong. Our capital, while significant, may fluctuate in future periods and limit our ability to pay dividends. OnMarch 31, 2022 , the Company entered into Subordinated Note Purchase Agreements with certain purchasers pursuant to which the Company issued and sold$30.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.50% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes dueApril 1, 2032 . See Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q, for discussion of subordinated debt.
LIQUIDITY
Liquidity management involves meeting the present and future financial obligations of the Company with the sale or maturity of assets or with the occurrence of additional liabilities. Liquidity needs are met with cash on hand, deposits in banks, federal funds sold, securities classified as available for sale and loans maturing within one year. AtSeptember 30, 2022 , liquid assets totaled$291.2 million as compared to$365.1 million atDecember 31, 2021 . These amounts represented 21.18% and 30.61% of total liabilities atSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , respectively. The Company minimizes liquidity demand by utilizing core deposits to fund asset growth. Securities provide a constant source of liquidity through paydowns and maturities. Also, the Company maintains short-term borrowing arrangements, namely federal funds lines of credit, with larger financial institutions as an additional source of liquidity. The Bank's membership with theFederal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta provides a source of borrowings with numerous rate and term structures. The Company's senior management monitors the liquidity position regularly and attempts to maintain a position which utilizes available funds most efficiently. 49
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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
There have been no material changes in off-balance sheet arrangements and
contractual obligations as reported in the 2021 Form 10-K.
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