BANK OF HAWAII CORP
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 24, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Feb 24, 2026
BOH$70.64+1.4%Stored close · as of Nov 9, 2026
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-04.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-24.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Significant changes to the size, structure, powers and operations of the federal government, changes to U.S. economic policies, the effects of any prolonged shutdown of the federal government, and uncertainties regarding the potential for these changes may cause economic disruptions that could, in turn, adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Current report
The current U.S. administration has implemented significant changes in federal priorities and has taken steps to change the operations, structure, and policy focus of various federal agencies, as well as regulatory priorities, policy approaches and interpretations of existing laws by those federal agencies. For example, recent executive actions and proposed legislation have changed agency mandates, modified or reduced federal program funding, altered regulatory frameworks, or adjusted the size and composition of the federal workforce. Moreover, leadership transitions at key federal agencies have impacted or may impact rulemaking, supervision, enforcement, and examination priorities across the financial regulatory landscape. These developments in the federal government may have varying effects on the banking and financial services industry that are difficult to predict, which makes it difficult for us to anticipate and mitigate attendant risks. Compliance with changing federal and regulatory priorities could, among other things, increase the costs of operating our business, reduce the demand for our products and services, impact our ability to achieve our business goals, and increase our legal, operational and reputational risks, any or all of which could materially adversely affect our results of operations.
Current report
The current U.S. administration has also implemented rapid shifts in macroeconomic policies, such as those relating to trade restrictions and tariffs, which have created significant uncertainties regarding U.S. economic growth, the potential for recession, and concerns over an increase in inflation. In particular, these economic policies have created significant instability in the trade relationship between the U.S. and Chinese economies, including tariff escalation, scrutiny of U.S. investment into Chinese companies, and potential limits on Chinese companies’ access to U.S. markets. In order to limit the impact of unpredictable U.S. actions, global companies and governments may reduce the use of the U.S. dollar in world trade and financial transactions, which could result in further volatility in the financial markets and U.S. economy. Slow economic growth, economic contraction or recession, or shifts in broader consumer and business trends in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands would significantly impact our ability to originate loans, the ability of borrowers to repay loans, and the value of the collateral securing loans.
Current report
Other political and economic events within the United States, including a contentious domestic political environment, changes in or disagreements over U.S. monetary policy and actions of the Federal Reserve, disagreements over long-term federal budget and deficit reduction plans, a U.S. government shutdown, disagreements over, or threats not to increase, the U.S. government’s borrowing limit (or “debt ceiling”), and risk of further downgrade of the ratings of U.S. government debt obligations, also may negatively impact financial markets and the U.S. economy, including the economy of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands. For example, from October 1 to November 12, 2025, the federal government of the United States was shut down as Congress failed to pass appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year and this shutdown added strain to the economic environment in Hawaiʻi. Future disagreements over the U.S. federal budget and appropriations may cause the U.S. federal government to shut down in the future.
Current report
Further, the perception of the potential for additional, significant changes in federal regulatory or economic policy also has increased uncertainty and may exacerbate declines in investor and consumer confidence, which in turn may adversely impact financial markets and the broader economy of the U.S. and the economy of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands in particular, perhaps suddenly and to a significant degree.
Current report
Regional business and economic conditions are a major driver of our results of operations. Difficult conditions in the regional business and economic environment, including those caused by the lack of stability and predictability of U.S. policymaking, may materially adversely affect our operating expenses, the quality of our assets, credit losses, and the demand for our products and services.
Current report
We and/or our third-party vendors, clients or counterparties have in the past developed or incorporated, and may in the future develop or incorporate AI technology in certain business processes, services or products. The development and use of AI present a number of risks and challenges to our business. The legal and regulatory environment relating to AI is uncertain and rapidly evolving, both in the U.S. and internationally, and includes regulatory schemes targeted specifically at AI as well as provisions in intellectual property, privacy, consumer protection, employment and other laws applicable to the use of AI. These evolving laws, regulations and court decisions could require changes in our implementation of AI technology and increase our compliance costs and the risk of non-compliance. AI models, particularly generative AI models, may produce output or take action that is incorrect or inaccurate, that result in the release of private, confidential or proprietary information, that reflect biases included in the data on which they are trained, infringe on the intellectual property rights of others, or that otherwise exposes the Company to harm. In addition, the complexity of many AI models makes it challenging to understand why they are generating particular outputs. This limited transparency increases the challenges associated with assessing the proper operation of AI models, understanding and monitoring the capabilities of the AI models, reducing erroneous output, eliminating bias and complying with regulations that require documentation or explanation of the basis on which decisions are made. Further, we may rely on AI models developed by third parties, and, to that extent, would be dependent in part on the manner in which those third parties develop and train their models, including risks arising from the inclusion of any unauthorized material in the training data for their models, and the effectiveness of the steps these third parties have taken to limit the risks associated with the output of their models, matters over which we may have limited visibility. Additionally, we are exposed to risks related to the use of AI technologies by third-party vendors, clients, counterparties, clearinghouses and other financial intermediaries. Any of these risks could expose us to liability or adverse legal or regulatory consequences and harm our reputation and the public perception of our business or the effectiveness of our security measures.
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Previous report
In August 2023, wildfires broke out in West Maui destroying the historic town of Lahaina as well as structures and farmland in Upcountry Maui and North Kihei. Roughly 2,200 structures were lost in the fire, 85% of which were homes. Though the economic recovery has been faster than anticipated, Maui's visitor industry remains depressed as the Maui economy continues its gradual post-wildfire recovery. While loans to our customers impacted by the Maui wildfires were not material to our total loan portfolio, real estate property values in the wildfire area were negatively affected and continue to be negatively affected during the wild-fire recovery period.
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Previous wording
These local economies rely heavily on tourism, the U.S. military, real estate, construction, government, and other service-based industries. Lower visitor arrivals or spending, unemployment rates, occupancy rates, real or threatened acts of war or terrorism, public unrest, increases in energy costs, inflation, tariffs, the availability of affordable air transportation, climate change, natural disasters and adverse weather, public health issues, and federal, State of Hawaiʻi and local government budget issues may impact consumer and corporate spending. The level of domestic and international visitor arrivals and spending, housing prices, real estate values, and unemployment rates are some of the metrics that we regularly monitor. We are also continuing to monitor Maui's recovery from the August 2023 wildfire. Additionally, financial markets may be adversely affected by the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events.
Current wording
These local economies rely heavily on tourism, the U.S. military, real estate, construction, government, and other service-based industries. Lower visitor arrivals or spending, unemployment rates, occupancy rates, real or threatened acts of war or terrorism, public unrest, increases in energy costs, inflation, tariffs, the availability of affordable air transportation, climate change, natural disasters and adverse weather, public health issues, and federal, State of Hawaiʻi and local government budget issues may impact consumer and corporate spending. The level of domestic and international visitor arrivals and spending, housing prices, real estate values, and unemployment rates are some of the metrics that we regularly monitor. Additionally, financial markets may be adversely affected by the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events.
Previous wording
Our loan portfolio is largely secured by real estate, with a particular concentration of real estate located in Hawaiʻi and the West Pacific. As of December 31, 2024, our residential mortgage loans represented $4.6 billion, or 32.9%, of our total loan and lease portfolio and our commercial mortgage loans represented approximately $4.0 billion, or 28.6%, of our total loan and lease portfolio.
Current wording
Our loan portfolio is largely secured by real estate, with a particular concentration of real estate located in Hawaiʻi and the West Pacific. As of December 31, 2025, our residential mortgage loans represented $4.8 billion, or 33.9%, of our total loan and lease portfolio and our commercial mortgage loans represented approximately $4.2 billion, or 29.9%, of our total loan and lease portfolio.
Previous wording
A prolonged period of inflation or other period of high cost of goods such as a result of tariffs given that Hawaiʻi imports certain goods from Mexico, Canada and other countries that may become subject to tariffs, may impact our profitability by negatively impacting our costs and expenses. Economic and inflationary pressure on consumers and uncertainty regarding the economic environment could result in changes in consumer and commercial spending, borrowing and savings habits. Such conditions could have a material adverse effect on the credit quality of our loans and our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Current wording
A prolonged period of inflation or other period of high cost of goods such as a result of tariffs given that Hawaiʻi imports certain goods from Mexico, Canada and other countries that may become subject to tariffs, may impact our profitability. Economic and inflationary pressure on consumers and uncertainty regarding the economic environment could result in changes in consumer and commercial spending, borrowing and savings habits. Such conditions could have a material adverse effect on the credit quality of our loans and our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Previous wording
Events impacting the financial services industry, such as the 2023 failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank, have resulted in decreased confidence in banks among uninsured consumer and commercial depositors, other counterparties and investors, as well as significant disruption, volatility and reduced valuations of equity and other securities of banks in the capital markets. These events occurred during a period of rapidly rising interest rates which, among other things, resulted in unrealized losses in longer duration securities and loans held by banks, and more competition for bank deposits. These events have, and could continue to, adversely impact the market price and volatility of the Company’s common stock. These events may also result in potentially adverse changes to laws or regulations governing banks and bank holding companies or result in the impositions of restrictions through supervisory or enforcement activities, including higher capital requirements, which could have a material impact on our business. Inability to access wholesale funding, loss of client deposits or changes in our credit ratings could negatively impact our overall liquidity or capitalization, including by increasing the cost of capital or limiting our ability to access capital markets. We may be impacted by concerns regarding the soundness or creditworthiness of other financial institutions, which can cause substantial and cascading disruption within the financial markets and increased expenses.
Current wording
Events impacting the financial services industry may result in decreased confidence in banks among uninsured consumer and commercial depositors, other counterparties and investors, as well as significant disruption, volatility and reduced valuations of equity and other securities of banks in the capital markets. During a period of rapidly rising interest rates which, among other things, may result in unrealized losses in longer duration securities and loans held by banks, and more competition for bank deposits. Disruptions and failures in the banking industry may also result in potentially adverse changes to laws or regulations governing banks and bank holding companies or result in the imposition of restrictions through supervisory or enforcement activities, including higher capital requirements, which could have a material impact on our business. Inability to access wholesale funding, loss of client deposits or changes in our credit ratings could negatively impact our overall liquidity or capitalization, including by increasing the cost of capital or limiting our ability to access capital markets. We may be impacted by concerns regarding the soundness or creditworthiness of other financial institutions, which can cause substantial and cascading disruption within the financial markets and increased expenses.
Previous wording
Our non-performing assets were at $19.3 million, or 0.14%, of total loans and leases and foreclosed real estate at December 31, 2024. Our criticized loans were $296.2 million, or 2.10%, of total loans and leases at December 31, 2024. The risk of nonpayment on loans and leases is inherent in all lending activities and, like all financial institutions, we maintain an allowance for credit losses to provide for loans in our portfolio that may not be repaid in their entirety.
Current wording
Our non-performing assets were at $14.2 million, or 0.10%, of total loans and leases and foreclosed real estate at December 31, 2025. The risk of nonpayment on loans and leases is inherent in all lending activities, and, like all financial institutions, we maintain an allowance for credit losses to provide for loans in our portfolio that may not be repaid in their entirety.
Previous wording
The Parent paid cash dividends of $112.3 million on common shares during 2024. In January 2025, the Parent’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share on the Parent’s outstanding common shares.
Current wording
During 2025, the Parent repurchased 76,547 shares of common stock at a total cost of 5.0 million under its share repurchase program. The Parent also paid cash dividends of $113.0 million on common shares during 2025. In January 2026, the Parent’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share on the Parent’s outstanding common shares.
Previous wording
Our dividend payments may change from time-to-time, and we cannot provide assurance that we will continue to declare dividends in any particular amounts or at all. Dividends on our common stock are subject to capital availability and periodic determinations by our Board of Directors. Additionally, so long as any share of Series A Preferred Stock or Series B Preferred Stock remains outstanding, unless the full dividends for the immediately preceding dividend period on all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment has been set aside, we would not be permitted to declare or pay a dividend on our common stock. We continue to evaluate the potential impact that regulatory proposals may have on our liquidity and capital management strategies, including those required under the Dodd-Frank Act. The actual amount and timing of future dividends, if any, will depend on market and economic conditions, applicable SEC rules, federal and state regulatory and supervisory restrictions, and various other factors. A reduction in or elimination of our dividend payments could have a negative effect on our stock price.
Current wording
Our dividend payments and/or stock repurchases may change from time to time, and we cannot provide assurance that we will continue to declare dividends and/or repurchase stock in any particular amounts or at all. Dividends on our common stock and/or stock repurchases are subject to capital availability and periodic determinations by our Board of Directors. Additionally, so long as any share of Series A Preferred Stock or Series B Preferred Stock remains outstanding, unless the full dividends for the immediately preceding dividend period on all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock have been paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment has been set aside, we would not be permitted to declare or pay a dividend on our common stock. We continue to evaluate the potential impact that regulatory proposals may have on our liquidity and capital management strategies, including those required under the Dodd-Frank Act. The actual amount and timing of future dividends and share repurchases, if any, will depend on market and economic conditions, applicable SEC rules, federal and state regulatory and supervisory restrictions, and various other factors. A reduction in or elimination of our dividend payments could have a negative effect on our stock price.
Previous wording
The CFPB has exercised its broad rule-making, supervisory, and examination authority of consumer financial products, as well as expanded data collection and enforcement powers, over depository institutions with more than $10.0 billion in assets. Regulation of overall safety and soundness, the CRA, federal housing and flood insurance, as they pertain to consumer financial products and services, remains with the FRB. As a result of greater regulatory scrutiny of consumer financial products as a whole, the Company has become subject to more and expanded regulatory examinations, which also could result in increased costs as well as harm to our reputation in the event of a finding that we have not complied with the increased regulatory requirements.
Current wording
Historically, the CFPB has exercised its broad rulemaking, supervisory, and examination authority of consumer financial products, as well as expanded data collection and enforcement powers, over depository institutions with more than $10.0 billion in assets, like the Bank. Regulation of overall safety and soundness, the CRA, federal housing and flood insurance, as they pertain to consumer financial products and services, remains with the FRB. With changes in priority of the new administration, the role of the CFPB is changing. Nonetheless, the CFPB’s consumer protection laws and rules will continue to govern the Bank’s relationship with its customers unless and until they are changed.
Previous wording
Further changes in income tax laws could be enacted, or interpretations of existing income tax laws could change, causing an adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. For example, the Inflation Reduction Act was enacted on August 16, 2022, and introduced, among provisions, a new corporate minimum income tax on certain large corporations, an excise tax of 1% on certain share repurchases by corporations, and increased funding for the Internal Revenue Service. Although we do not anticipate the new corporate minimum income tax will currently apply to us, changes in our business and any future regulations or other guidance on the interpretation and application of the new corporate minimum tax, as well as the potential application of the share repurchase excise tax, may result in additional taxes payable by us, which could materially and adversely affect our financial results and operations. Similarly, our accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how we report our financial condition and results of operations. Some of these policies require use of estimates and assumptions that may affect the value of our assets, liabilities, and financial results. Periodically, new accounting standards are issued or existing standards are revised, changing the methods for preparing our financial statements. These changes are not within our control and may significantly impact our financial condition and results of operations.
Current wording
Further changes in income tax laws could be enacted, or interpretations of existing income tax laws could change, causing an adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. For example, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was enacted on July 4, 2025, permanently extending several tax provisions originally introduced under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that were set to expire at the end of 2025. The OBBBA also introduced changes to certain U.S. corporate tax rules, most of which take effect in 2026. Although we have evaluated the impact of the OBBBA and do not expect any material changes to our effective tax rate or results of operations, changes in our business and any future regulations or other guidance on the interpretation and application of the new corporate tax rules, may result in additional taxes payable by us, which could materially and adversely affect our financial results and operations. Similarly, our accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how we report our financial condition and results of operations. Some of these policies require use of estimates and assumptions that may affect the value of our assets, liabilities, and financial results. Periodically, new accounting standards are issued or existing standards are revised, changing the methods for preparing our financial statements. These changes are not within our control and may significantly impact our financial condition and results of operations.
Previous wording
Our customers and employees have been, and will continue to be, targeted by parties using fraudulent emails and other communications in attempts to misappropriate passwords, payment card numbers, bank account information or other personal information or to introduce viruses or other malware through “trojan horse” programs to our customers’ devices. These communications may appear to be legitimate messages sent by the Bank or other businesses, but direct recipients to fake websites operated by the sender of the email or request that the recipient send a password or other confidential information via email or download a program. Despite our efforts to mitigate these threats through product improvements, use of encryption and authentication technology to secure online transmission of confidential consumer information, and customer and employee education, such attempted frauds against us or our merchants and our third party service providers remain a serious issue. The pervasiveness of cyber security incidents in general and the risks of cyber-crime are complex and continue to evolve. In light of several recent high-profile data breaches involving other companies’ losses of customer personal and financial information, a material cybersecurity incident could cause customer and/or Bank losses, damage to our brand, and increase our costs through the ongoing cost of technology investments to improve security, as well as the potential financial and reputational impact of a cyber security incident involving the Company.
Current wording
Our customers and employees have been, and will continue to be, targeted by parties using fraudulent emails and other communications in attempts to misappropriate passwords, payment card numbers, bank account information or other personal information or to introduce viruses or other malware through “trojan horse” programs to our customers’ devices. These communications may appear to be legitimate messages sent by the Bank or other businesses, but direct recipients to fake websites operated by the sender of the email or request that the recipient send a password or other confidential information via email or download a program. Despite our efforts to mitigate these threats through product improvements, use of encryption and authentication technology to secure online transmission of confidential consumer information, and customer and employee education, such attempted frauds against us or our merchants and our third-party service providers remain a serious issue. The pervasiveness of cyber security incidents in general and the risks of cyber-crime are complex and continue to evolve. In light of several high-profile data breaches involving other companies’ losses of customer personal and financial information, a material cybersecurity incident could cause customer and/or Bank losses, damage to our brand, and increase our costs through the ongoing cost of technology investments to improve security, as well as the potential financial and reputational impact of a cyber security incident involving the Company.
Previous wording
The Company sells residential mortgage loans in the secondary market primarily to Fannie Mae. The Company also pools Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) insured and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) guaranteed residential mortgage loans for sale to Ginnie Mae. These pools of FHA-insured and VA-guaranteed residential mortgage loans are securitized by Ginnie Mae. The agreements under which the Company sells residential mortgage loans to Fannie Mae or Ginnie Mae and the insurance or guaranty agreements with FHA and VA contain provisions that include various representations and warranties regarding the origination and characteristics of the residential mortgage loans. Although the specific representations and warranties vary among investors, insurance or guarantee agreements, they typically cover ownership of the loan, validity of the lien securing the loan, the absence of delinquent taxes or liens against the property securing the loan, compliance with loan criteria set forth in the applicable agreement, compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and other matters. As of December 31, 2024, the unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans sold and serviced by the Company was $2.0 billion. The agreements under which the Company sells residential mortgage loans require delivery of various documents to the investor or its document custodian. Although these loans are primarily sold on a non-recourse basis, the Company may be obligated to repurchase residential mortgage loans or reimburse investors for losses incurred if a loan review reveals that underwriting and documentation standards were potentially not met. Some agreements may require the Company to repurchase delinquent loans. Upon receipt of a repurchase request, the Company works with investors or insurers to arrive at a mutually agreeable resolution. Repurchase demands are typically reviewed on an individual loan by loan basis to validate the claims made by the investor or insurer and to determine if a contractually required repurchase event has occurred. The Company manages the risk associated with potential repurchases or other forms of settlement through its underwriting and quality assurance practices and by servicing mortgage loans to meet investor and secondary market standards. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company repurchased three residential mortgage loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance totaling $1.1 million as a result of the representation and warranty provisions contained in these contracts. The loans were delinquent as to principal and interest at the time of repurchase, however, no material losses were incurred related to these repurchases.
Current wording
The Company sells residential mortgage loans in the secondary market primarily to Fannie Mae. The Company also pools Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) insured and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) guaranteed residential mortgage loans for sale to Ginnie Mae. These pools of FHA-insured and VA-guaranteed residential mortgage loans are securitized by Ginnie Mae. The agreements under which the Company sells residential mortgage loans to Fannie Mae or Ginnie Mae and the insurance or guaranty agreements with FHA and VA contain provisions that include various representations and warranties regarding the origination and characteristics of the residential mortgage loans. Although the specific representations and warranties vary among investors, insurance or guarantee agreements, they typically cover ownership of the loan, validity of the lien securing the loan, the absence of delinquent taxes or liens against the property securing the loan, compliance with loan criteria set forth in the applicable agreement, compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and other matters. As of December 31, 2025, the unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans sold and serviced by the Company was $1.8 billion. The agreements under which the Company sells residential mortgage loans require delivery of various documents to the investor or its document custodian. Although these loans are primarily sold on a non-recourse basis, the Company may be obligated to repurchase residential mortgage loans or reimburse investors for losses incurred if a loan review reveals that underwriting and documentation standards were potentially not met. Some agreements may require the Company to repurchase delinquent loans. Upon receipt of a repurchase request, the Company works with investors or insurers to arrive at a mutually agreeable resolution. Repurchase demands are typically reviewed on an individual loan by loan basis to validate the claims made by the investor or insurer and to determine if a contractually required repurchase event has occurred. The Company manages the risk associated with potential repurchases or other forms of settlement through its underwriting and quality assurance practices and by servicing mortgage loans to meet investor and secondary market standards. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company repurchased three residential mortgage loans with an aggregate unpaid principal balance totaling $1.1 million as a result of the representation and warranty provisions contained in these contracts. The loans were delinquent as to principal and interest at the time of repurchase, however, no material losses were incurred related to these repurchases.
Previous wording
In addition to servicing loans in the Company’s portfolio, substantially all of the loans the Company sells to investors are sold with servicing rights retained. The Company also services loans originated by other mortgage loan originators. As servicer, the Company’s primary duties are to: (1) collect payments due from borrowers; (2) advance certain delinquent payments of principal and interest; (3) maintain and administer any hazard, title, or primary mortgage insurance policies relating to the mortgage loans; (4) maintain any required escrow accounts for payment of taxes and insurance and administer escrow payments; and (5) foreclose on defaulted mortgage loans or, to the extent consistent with the documents governing a securitization, consider alternatives to foreclosure, such as loan modifications or short sales. As of December 31, 2024, we serviced an aggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $2.5 billion.
Current wording
In addition to servicing loans in the Company’s portfolio, substantially all of the loans the Company sells to investors are sold with servicing rights retained. The Company also services loans originated by other mortgage loan originators. As servicer, the Company’s primary duties are to: (1) collect payments due from borrowers; (2) advance certain delinquent payments of principal and interest; (3) maintain and administer any hazard, title, or primary mortgage insurance policies relating to the mortgage loans; (4) maintain any required escrow accounts for payment of taxes and insurance and administer escrow payments; and (5) foreclose on defaulted mortgage loans or, to the extent consistent with the documents governing a securitization, consider alternatives to foreclosure, such as loan modifications or short sales. As of December 31, 2025, we serviced an aggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $2.4 billion.
Previous wording
Our ability to engage in routine funding transactions could be adversely affected by the actions and commercial soundness of other financial institutions. Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, lending, counterparty, or other relationships. As a result, defaults by, or even rumors or questions about, one or more financial services institutions or the financial services industry in general have led to market-wide liquidity problems and could lead to losses or defaults by us or by other institutions. We have exposure to many different industries and counterparties, and we routinely execute transactions with brokers and dealers, commercial banks, investment banks, mutual funds, and other institutional clients. Many of these transactions expose us to credit risk in the event of default of our counterparty or client. In addition, our credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held by us cannot be realized upon or is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the loan or derivative exposure due us. Such losses could materially affect our financial condition or results of operations.
Current wording
Our ability to engage in routine funding transactions could be adversely affected by the actions and commercial soundness of other financial institutions. Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, lending, counterparty, or other relationships. As a result, defaults by, or even rumors or questions about, one or more financial services institutions or the financial services industry in general have led to market-wide liquidity problems and could lead to losses or defaults by us or by other institutions. We have exposure to many different industries and counterparties, and we routinely execute transactions with brokers and dealers, commercial banks, investment banks, mutual funds, and other institutional clients. Many of these transactions expose us to credit risk in the event of default of our counterparty or client. In addition, our credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held by us cannot be realized upon or is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the loan or derivative exposure due to us. Such losses could materially affect our financial condition or results of operations.
Previous wording
The Deposit Insurance Fund is supported mainly through quarterly assessments on insured banks, like the Bank. The Bank is subject to both base and special assessments. The Bank's base assessment is determined by the FDIC using a risk-based assessment rate and average total assets minus our average tangible equity. Special assessments are made by the FDIC based on reported uninsured deposits and often times in response to particular events. In November 2023, the FDIC implemented a special assessment to recover the loss to the Deposit Insurance Fund following the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank. The assessment was based on reported uninsured deposits as of December 31, 2022. The Company's share of the FDIC special assessment was approximately $16.6 million. We may also experience increases in our base assessments depending on increases in our assessment base or assessment rate. Further increases in our assessment fees may have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Current wording
The Deposit Insurance Fund is supported mainly through quarterly assessments on insured banks, like the Bank. The Bank is subject to both base and special assessments. The Bank’s base assessment is determined by the FDIC using a risk-based assessment rate and average total assets minus our average tangible equity. Special assessments are made by the FDIC based on reported uninsured deposits and often times in response to particular events. In November 2023, the FDIC implemented a special assessment to recover the loss to the Deposit Insurance Fund following the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank. The assessment was based on reported uninsured deposits as of December 31, 2022. At December 31, 2025, the Company’s share of the FDIC special assessment was approximately $11.8 million and reflects adjustments to the initial assessment based on the FDIC’s updated estimate of losses, as well as revisions to our reported uninsured deposit balances. We may also experience increases in our base assessments depending on increases in our assessment base or assessment rate. Further increases in our assessment fees may have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
In times of greater regulatory scrutiny of consumer financial products as a whole, the Company has become subject to more and expanded regulatory examinations. Increased regulatory examinations or enforcement actions by regulators may result in increased costs as well as harm to our reputation in the event of a finding that we have not complied with the increased regulatory requirements.