Capital Bancorp Inc

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This document contains non-GAAP financial measures denoted throughout our MD&A by reference to “non-GAAP.” We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors because they are used by management to evaluate our operating performance and make day-to-day operating decisions. In addition, we believe our non-GAAP results in any given reporting period reflect our on-going financial performance in that period and, accordingly, are useful to consider in addition to our GAAP financial results. We further believe the presentation of non-GAAP results increases comparability of period-to-period results.

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This document contains non-GAAP financial measures denoted throughout our MD&A by reference to “non-GAAP.” We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors because they are used by management to evaluate our operating performance and to make day-to-day operating decisions. In addition, we believe our non-GAAP results in any given reporting period reflect our on-going financial performance in that period and, accordingly, are useful to consider in addition to our GAAP financial results. We further believe the presentation of non-GAAP results increases comparability of period-to-period results.

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The net interest margin decreased 32 basis points to 6.60% for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 6.92% for the prior year as the elevated interest rate environment increased the overall cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreasing the net interest spread to 5.25% for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 6.46% for the prior year. Net interest margin, as adjusted (non-GAAP, excluding credit card and SBA-PPP loans), was 3.96% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 3.93% for the prior year. For the year ended December 31, 2023, average interest earning assets increased $112.0 million, or 5.5%, to $2.1 billion as compared to the same period in 2022, and the average yield on interest earning assets increased 113 basis points. The yield on portfolio loans, as adjusted (non-GAAP, excluding credit card loans) was 6.66% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 5.31% for the prior year. Compared to the same period in the prior year, average interest-bearing liabilities increased $209.1 million, or 19.7%, while the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 234 basis points to 3.29% from 0.95%. For additional details, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations.”

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The net interest margin decreased 38 basis points to 6.22% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 6.60% for the prior year. The elevated interest rate environment increased the yield on cash, investments, and commercial bank loan yields but was offset by a slightly lower loan yield from OpenSky credit card loans. The overall cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased the net interest spread to 4.81% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 5.25% for the prior year. Core net interest margin, excluding credit card loans (as adjusted, non-GAAP), was 4.00% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 3.96% for the prior year. For the year ended December 31, 2024, average interest earning assets increased $342.4 million, or 16.0%, to $2.5 billion as compared to the same period in 2023, and the average yield on interest earning assets increased 3 basis points. The yield on portfolio loans, as adjusted (non-GAAP, excluding credit card loans) was 7.03% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 6.65% for the prior year. Compared to the same period in the prior year, average interest-bearing liabilities increased $288.5 million, or 22.7%, while the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 47 basis points to 3.76% from 3.29%. For additional details, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations.”

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For the year ended December 31, 2023, the provision for credit losses was $9.6 million, an increase of $3.0 million from the prior year, attributable primarily to the credit card portfolio. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $8.5 million, or 0.47% of average portfolio loans, compared to $5.4 million, or 0.34% of average portfolio loans, for the same period in 2022. The $8.5 million in net charge-offs during the year ended December 31, 2023 was comprised primarily of credit card portfolio net charge-offs, with $5.5 million related to secured and partially secured cards while $1.4 million was related to unsecured cards.

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For the year ended December 31, 2024, the provision for credit losses was $17.7 million, an increase of $8.1 million from the prior year. The variance included the Initial IFH non-PCD ACL Provision of $4.2 million and $4.5 million from organic commercial portfolio loan growth, partially offset by a $0.6 million reduction from the OpenSky TM credit card portfolio. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $9.0 million, or 0.42% of average portfolio loans, compared to $8.5 million, or 0.47% of average portfolio loans, for the same period in 2023. The $9.0 million in net charge-offs during the year ended December 31, 2024 was comprised primarily of credit card portfolio net charge-offs, with $3.6 million related to secured and partially secured cards while $3.4 million was related to unsecured cards.

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For the year ended December 31, 2023, noninterest expense of $110.8 million increased $1.7 million, or 1.5%, from the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily driven by a $5.9 million, or 13.7%, increase in salaries and employee benefits and a $0.8 million, or 16.6%, increase in occupancy and equipment, partially offset by a $3.7 million, or 12.7%, decrease in data processing expense and a $1.7 million, or 15.8%, decrease in professional fees due to a reduction in third party consulting fees. The decrease in data processing expense was the result of a contract renegotiation entered into in the first quarter 2022 in the OpenSky™ Division as well as fewer average open cards during the period.

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For the year ended December 31, 2024, noninterest expense of $126.2 million increased $15.5 million, or 14.0%, from the same period in 2023, largely due to the IFH acquisition. The increase was primarily driven by a $7.3 million, or 14.9%, increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $3.9 million increase in merger-related expenses, a $2.6 million, or 45.3%, increase in occupancy and equipment primarily related to increased contract expense from the IFH acquisition, and a $2.0 million, or 7.8%, increase in data processing expense, partially offset by a $1.4 million, or 15.4%, decrease in professional fees due to a reduction in third party consulting fees.

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Total assets at December 31, 2023 were $2.2 billion, an increase of $102.5 million, or 4.8%, from the balance at December 31, 2022. Net portfolio loans, which exclude mortgage loans held for sale and SBA-PPP loans, totaled $1.9 billion at December 31, 2023, an increase of $174.1 million, or 10.1%, compared to $1.7 billion at December 31, 2022. Total liabilities at December 31, 2023 were $2.0 billion, an increase of $71.7 million, or 3.8%, from the balance at December 31, 2022. Total liability growth was primarily due to a $137.9 million increase in deposits partially offset by a decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank advances of $85.0 million when comparing December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2022. Stockholders’ equity increased to $254.9 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $224.0 million at December 31, 2022.

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Total assets at December 31, 2024 were $3.2 billion, an increase of $980.7 million, or 44.1%, from the balance at December 31, 2023. Net portfolio loans, which exclude mortgage loans held for sale, totaled $2.6 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $726.9 million, or 38.2%, compared to $1.9 billion at December 31, 2023. Total liabilities at December 31, 2024 were $2.9 billion, an increase of $880.5 million, or 44.7%, from the balance at December 31, 2023. Total liability growth was primarily due to a $865.9 million increase in deposits partially offset by a decrease in other borrowed funds of $15.0 million when comparing December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2023. Stockholders’ equity increased to $355.1 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $254.9 million at December 31, 2023.

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Deposits were $1.9 billion at December 31, 2023, an increase of $137.9 million, or 7.8%, from the balance at December 31, 2022. Average deposits of $1.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $100.4 million, or 5.7%, as compared to the prior year. Rising interest rates have resulted in some customers moving balances from noninterest-bearing deposit accounts to interest-bearing deposit accounts. As a result of the migration, average noninterest-bearing deposit balances decreased $127.0 million to $655.0 million, or 35.1% of total average deposits for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $782.0 million, or 44.3% of total average deposits for the prior year.

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Deposits were $2.8 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $865.9 million, or 45.7%, from the balance at December 31, 2023. Average deposits of $2.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $304.4 million, or 16.3%, as compared to the prior year. Average noninterest-bearing deposit balances increased $20.3 million to $675.4 million, or 31.1% of total average deposits for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $655.0 million, or 35.1% of total average deposits for the prior year.

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The Bank’s OpenSky™ Division contributed $29.3 million of income before taxes for the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $2.2 million for the segment from the prior year. Average OpenSky™ loan balances, net of reserves and deferred fees of $114.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 decreased $12.0 million, or 9.5%, as compared to the prior year. OpenSky™ loan balances, net of reserves, of $123.3 million at December 31, 2023 decreased by $5.1 million, or 4.0%, compared to $128.4 million at December 31, 2022. Corresponding deposit balances of $173.9 million at December 31, 2023 decreased $13.6 million, or 7.2%, compared to $187.4 million at December 31, 2022. Gross unsecured loan balances of $30.8 million at December 31, 2023 increased $4.0 million, or 15.0%, compared to $26.8 million at December 31, 2022. For the year ended December 31, 2023, noninterest income of $17.3 million decreased $4.6 million due to a decline in credit card fees as compared to the prior year. Active customer accounts of 525,314 at December 31, 2023 decreased from 533,855 at December 31, 2022 leading to a decline in revenues earned from interchange and other fees.

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The Bank’s OpenSky™ Division, including shared service and corporate allocations contributed $17.3 million of income before taxes for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of $1.8 million for the segment from the prior year. Average OpenSky™ loan balances, net of reserves and deferred fees of $115.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $1.1 million, or 1.0%, as compared to the prior year. OpenSky™ loan balances, net of reserves, of $127.8 million at December 31, 2024 increased by $4.4 million, or 3.6%, compared to $123.3 million at December 31, 2023. Corresponding non-interest bearing deposit balances of $166.4 million at December 31, 2024 decreased $7.5 million, or 4.3%, compared to $173.9 million at December 31, 2023. Gross unsecured loan balances of $42.4 million at December 31, 2024 increased $11.6 million, or 37.7%, compared to $30.8 million at December 31, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2024, noninterest income of $16.1 million decreased $1.2 million due primarily to a decline in credit card fees as compared to the prior year.

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The Bank’s Capital Bank Home Loans division contributed a net loss before taxes of $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to a net loss before taxes of $3.0 million in the prior year. The Bank’s Capital Bank Home Loans division saw a decline in mortgage originations during the year ended December 31, 2023 when compared to the prior year. A rising interest rate environment dampened home loan sales and home loan refinances. Gain on sale margins, were up from 2.34% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, to 2.76% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Historically-low housing inventory and increasing interest rates are likely to continue suppressing origination volumes.

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The Bank’s Capital Bank Home Loans division including shared service and corporate allocations contributed a net loss before taxes of $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to a net loss before taxes of $3.0 million in the prior year. The Bank’s Capital Bank Home Loans division saw an increase in mortgage originations during the year ended December 31, 2024 when compared to the prior year. An elevated interest rate environment dampened home loan sales and home loan refinances. Gain on sale margins were down from 2.76% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 to 2.59% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024.

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The accounting and reporting policies of the Company are in accordance with GAAP and conform to general practices within the banking industry. The Company’s financial position and results of operations are affected by management’s application of accounting policies, including estimates, assumptions, and judgments made to arrive at the carrying value of assets and liabilities and amounts reported for revenues, expenses, and related disclosures. Different assumptions in the application of these policies could result in material changes in the Company’s consolidated financial position and/or results of operations. The Company evaluates its critical accounting estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and updates them, as deemed necessary. Management has discussed the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.

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The accounting and reporting policies of the Company are in accordance with GAAP and conform to general practices within the banking industry. The Company’s financial position and results of operations are affected by management’s application of accounting policies, including estimates, assumptions, and judgments made to arrive at the carrying value of assets and liabilities and amounts reported for revenues, expenses, and related disclosures. Different assumptions in the application of these policies could result in material changes in the Company’s consolidated financial position and/or results of operations. The Company evaluates its critical accounting estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and updates them, as deemed necessary. Management has discussed the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company.

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The critical accounting and reporting policies include the Company’s accounting for the ACL. The Company provides additional information on its ACL in “Note 1 - Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation” in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” contained in Part II, Item 8 "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

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The critical accounting and reporting estimates include the Company’s accounting for the ACL. The Company provides additional information on its ACL in “Note 1 - Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation” in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” contained in Part II, Item 8 "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

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Net interest income is the difference between interest income on earning assets and the cost of funds supporting those assets. Interest earning assets are composed primarily of loans, loans held for sale, investment securities, and interest-bearing deposits with banks. The cost of funds represents interest expense on deposits and borrowings, which consist of federal funds purchased, advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), advances from the Federal Reserve Bank’s Bank Term Funding Program (“BTFP”) and subordinated notes. Noninterest-bearing deposits and capital also provide sources of funding.

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Net interest income is our largest component of revenue and driver of net income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on earning assets and the cost of funds supporting those assets.

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(2)For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, collectively, portfolio loans yield excluding credit card loans was 6.66% and 5.31%, respectively.

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(2)For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, portfolio loans yield excluding credit card loans was 7.03% and 6.65%, respectively.

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(3)For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, SBA-PPP loans and credit card loans accounted for 264 and 299 basis points of the reported net interest margin, respectively.

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(3)For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, credit card loans accounted for 222 and 264 basis points of the reported net interest margin, respectively.

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When comparing the years ended December 31, 2023 to 2022, the largest positive impact to total interest income was the effect of increases in market interest rates on substantially all interest earning assets. Growth in the loan portfolio, excluding credit cards, contributed $16.5 million to the increase in interest income, while the heightened interest rates on portfolio loans contributed $19.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the prior year. On a standalone basis, interest income attributable to the credit card portfolio declined by $2.2 million year over year primarily due to a decrease in open customer accounts and corresponding late charges and credit card loan balances, partially offset by higher interest income as a result of the rising rate environment. During the year ended December 31, 2022, $109.3 million of SBA-PPP loans were forgiven by the SBA which accelerated the recognition of $3.1 million of deferred fee income. In comparison, during the year ended December 31, 2023, $1.5 million of SBA-PPP loan principal was forgiven and $16 thousand of deferred fee income was recognized. Increased interest rates also contributed $20.6 million to increased interest expense, including $15.7 million from increased rates on money market accounts comparing the year ended December 31, 2023 to the prior year, substantially offsetting the increase in total interest income. The increase in the amount of time deposits contributed an additional $8.5 million to the increase in interest expense.

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When comparing the years ended December 31, 2024 to 2023, the largest positive impact to total interest income was the growth in interest earning assets, strengthened in part by the IFH acquisition. Growth (change due to volume) in the loan portfolio, excluding credit cards, contributed $22.8 million to the increase in interest income, while elevated interest rates on portfolio loans contributed $6.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year. On a standalone basis, interest income attributable to the credit card portfolio declined by $1.3 million year over year primarily due to a reduction in yield. The variance in interest expense year over year was primarily impacted by growth in interest-bearing liabilities, augmented in part by the IFH acquisition. Growth in interest bearing liabilities contributed $12.3 million to increased interest expense, including $9.5 million from growth in time deposits, partially offsetting the increase in total interest income.

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The provision for credit losses represents the amount of expense charged to current earnings to fund the ACL. The amount for credit losses is based on many factors which reflect management’s assessment of the risk in the loan portfolio. Those factors include historical losses, forecasted cash flows, economic conditions and trends, the value and adequacy of collateral, volume and mix of the portfolio, performance of the portfolio, and internal loan processes of the Company and Bank. For a description of the factors taken into account by our management in determining the ACL, see “Financial Condition— Allowance for Credit Losses.”

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The provision for credit losses represents the amount of expense charged to current earnings to fund the ACL. For a description of the factors taken into account by our management in determining the ACL, see “Financial Condition— Allowance for Credit Losses.”

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For the year ended December 31, 2023, the provision for credit losses was $9.6 million, an increase of $3.0 million from the recorded provision for loan losses of $6.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $8.5 million, or 0.47% of average portfolio loans, compared to $5.4 million, or 0.34% of average portfolio loans, for the same period in 2022. The $8.5 million in net charge-offs during the year ended December 31, 2023 was comprised primarily of credit card portfolio net charge-offs, with $5.5 million related to secured and partially secured cards while $1.4 million was related to unsecured cards.

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For the year ended December 31, 2024, the provision for credit losses was $17.7 million, an increase of $8.1 million from the recorded provision for credit losses of $9.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The variance included the Initial IFH ACL provision on non-PCD loans of $4.2 million and $4.5 million from organic commercial portfolio loan growth, partially offset by a $0.6 million reduction from the OpenSky TM credit card portfolio. Net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $9.0 million, or 0.42% of average portfolio loans, compared to $8.5 million, or 0.47% of average portfolio loans, for the same period in 2023. The $9.0 million in net charge-offs during the year ended December 31, 2024 was comprised primarily of credit card portfolio net charge-offs, with $3.6 million related to secured and partially secured cards while $3.4 million was related to unsecured cards.

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The ACL as a percent of portfolio loans was 1.50% at December 31, 2023. The ACL at December 31, 2022, prior to the adoption of CECL, represented 1.53% of portfolio loans. The maintenance of a high-quality loan portfolio, with an adequate allowance for expected credit losses, will continue to be a primary objective for the Company. See additional discussion regarding the Company’s ACL and reserve for unfunded commitments credit exposures at December 31, 2023 in “Financial Condition - Allowance for Credit Losses.”

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The ACL as a percent of portfolio loans was 1.85% at December 31, 2024 as compared to 1.50% at December 31, 2023. While the legacy Capital Bank portfolio credit metrics are relatively consistent with prior year, the increase in the ACL provision year-over-year is attributable to the IFH acquisition, most notably a few PCD loans that required elevated ACL coverage and are not consistent with the current product offering and stronger underwriting at IFH at the time of the acquisition. The maintenance of a high-quality loan portfolio, with an adequate allowance for expected credit losses, will continue to be a primary objective for the Company. See additional discussion regarding the Company’s ACL and reserve for unfunded commitments credit exposures at December 31, 2024 in “Financial Condition - Allowance for Credit Losses.”

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Our primary sources of recurring noninterest income are credit card fees, such as interchange fees and statement fees, and mortgage banking revenue. Noninterest income does not include (i) loan origination fees to the extent they exceed the direct loan origination costs, which are generally recognized over the life of the related loan as an adjustment to yield using the interest method or (ii) annual and renewal fees related to our credit card portfolio, which are generally recognized over the twelve month life of the related loan as an adjustment to yield using the interest method and late fees.

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A primary source of recurring noninterest income are credit card fees, such as interchange fees and statement fees, mortgage banking revenue and Windsor Advantage fee income in connection with its servicing, processing and packaging of SBA and USDA loans for its financial institution clients. Noninterest income does not include (i) loan origination fees to the extent they exceed the direct loan origination costs, which are generally recognized over the life of the related loan as an adjustment to yield using the interest method or (ii) annual, renewal and late fees related to our credit card portfolio, which are generally recognized over the twelve month life of the related loan as an adjustment to yield using the interest method.

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Mortgage loans sold are subject to repurchase in circumstances where documentation is deficient or the underlying loan becomes delinquent or pays off within a specified period following loan funding and sale. The Bank considers these potential recourse provisions to be a risk and has established a reserve under generally accepted accounting principles for possible repurchases. The reserve was $1.0 million at December 31, 2023 and $1.2 million at December 31, 2022. The Bank repurchased one loan in November 2023 for $597 thousand and one loan in December 2022 for $463 thousand. The Bank does not originate “sub-prime” mortgage loans and has no exposure to this market segment.

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Mortgage loans sold are subject to repurchase in circumstances where documentation is deficient or the underlying loan becomes delinquent or pays off within a specified period following loan funding and sale. The Bank has established a reserve under generally accepted accounting principles for possible repurchases. The reserve was $2.3 million at December 31, 2024 and $1.0 million at December 31, 2023. The Bank repurchased one loan totaling $296 thousand during the year ended December 31, 2024. The Bank repurchased one loan totaling $597 thousand during the year ended December 31, 2023. The Bank does not originate “sub-prime” mortgage loans and has no exposure to this market segment.

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Generally, noninterest expense is comprised of all employee expenses and costs associated with operating our facilities, obtaining and retaining customer relationships and providing bank services, with the largest component being salaries and employee benefits. Noninterest expense also includes operational expenses, such as occupancy and equipment expenses, professional fees, advertising expenses, loan processing expenses and other general and administrative expenses, including FDIC assessments, communications, travel, meals, training, supplies and postage.

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Generally, noninterest expense is comprised of all employee expenses and costs associated with operating our facilities, obtaining and retaining customer relationships and providing bank services, with the largest component being salaries and employee benefits expenses. Noninterest expense also includes operational expenses, such as occupancy and equipment expenses, professional fees, advertising expenses, loan processing expenses and other general and administrative expenses, including FDIC assessments, communications, travel, meals, training, supplies and postage.

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The amount of income tax expense we incur is influenced by our pre-tax income and our nondeductible expenses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at enacted tax rates in effect for the period in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

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The amount of income tax expense we incur is influenced by our pre-tax income, our tax exempt revenue and our nondeductible expenses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at enacted tax rates in effect for the period in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

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Income tax expense was $10.4 million for 2023 compared to $12.4 million for 2022. Our effective tax rates for those periods were 22.4% and 22.9%, respectively.

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Income tax expense was $10.9 million for 2024 compared to $10.4 million for 2023. Our effective tax rates for those periods were 26.0% and 22.4%, respectively. The elevated tax rate in 2024 resulted from the non-deductibility of a non-recurring equity and debt investment write down, in a legacy IFH investment, along with certain merger-related expenses. In December of 2024 the Company became aware of certain financial conditions in a legacy IFH investment which indicated the need to evaluate the investment for impairment. Based upon the Company’s financial evaluation of a legacy IFH investment it was determined that the value of the Company’s investment in a legacy IFH investment was impaired and a write-down of the investment value was required. The Company does not hold any additional equity securities, therefore the Company does not expect any future deferred tax benefits associated with the impairment.

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To supplement interest income earned on our loan portfolio, the Company invests in U.S. Treasuries, high-quality mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”), government agency bonds, asset-backed securities and high-quality municipal and corporate bonds. The asset-backed securities are comprised of student loan collateral issued by the Federal Family Education Loan Program, which includes a minimum of a 97% government repayment guarantee, as well as additional support in excess of the government guaranteed portion.

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To manage liquidity and supplement interest income earned on our loan portfolio, the Company invests in U.S. Treasuries, high-quality mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”), government agency bonds, asset-backed securities and high-quality municipal and corporate bonds. The asset-backed securities are comprised of student loan collateral issued by the Federal Family Education Loan Program, which includes a minimum of a 97% government repayment guarantee, as well as additional support in excess of the government guaranteed portion.

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As described in “Note 3 - Investment Securities” to the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” at December 31, 2023 management determined the Company does not have the intent to sell, nor is it more likely than not that it will be required to sell, available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2023 before it is able to recover the amortized cost basis. Further, management reviewed the Company’s holdings as of December 31, 2023 and concluded there were no credit-related declines in fair value. Additional information related to the types of securities held at December 31, 2023, other than securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government entities or agencies, is as follows:

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As described in “Note 3 - Investment Securities” in the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” at December 31, 2024, management determined the Company does not have the intent to sell, nor is it more likely than not that it will be required to sell, available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2024 before it is able to recover the amortized cost basis. Further, management reviewed the Company’s holdings as of December 31, 2024 and concluded there were no credit-related declines in fair value. Additional information related to the types of securities held at December 31, 2024, other than securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government entities or agencies, is as follows:

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Commercial Real Estate Loans. Commercial real estate loans are originated on owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied properties. These loans may be adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. Business equity lines of credit totaling $14.1 million as of December 31, 2023 and $12.3 million as of December 31, 2022, are included in the commercial real estate loan category. Business equity lines of credit are commercial purpose lines of credit primarily secured by the business owners residential properties. Lender finance loans totaling $11.1 million as of December 31, 2023 are included in the commercial real estate loan category. Lender finance loans are loans to companies used to purchase finance receivables or extend finance receivables to the underlying obligors and are secured primarily by the finance receivables held by our borrowers. The primary sources of repayment are the operating incomes of the borrowers and the collection of the finance receivables securing the loans. Commercial loans that are secured by owner-occupied commercial real estate and primarily collateralized by operating cash flows are included in the commercial real estate loan category. As of December 31, 2023, there were approximately $307.9 million of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, representing approximately 16.1% of the loan portfolio. In prior reporting periods, the Company classified certain commercial real estate loans as owner-occupied that should have been classified as non-owner-occupied. For the reporting periods ended December 31, 2022 and March 31, 2023, the Company disclosed owner-occupied commercial real estate loans of $387.7 million and $377.4 million, respectively. Based on the revised classification metrics, the correct amount of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans at December 31, 2022 and March 31, 2023 was $300.8 million and $300.0 million, respectively. Commercial real estate loan terms are generally extended for 10 years or less and amortize generally over 25 years or less. The interest rates on commercial real estate loans generally have initial fixed rate terms that adjust typically at five years. Origination fees are routinely charged for services. Personal guarantees from the principal owners of the business are generally required, supported by a review of the principal owners’ personal financial statements and global debt service obligations. The properties securing the portfolio are diverse in type. This diversity may help reduce the exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single industry.

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Commercial Real Estate Loans. Commercial real estate loans are originated on owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied properties. These loans may be adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. Business equity lines of credit totaling $3.1 million as of December 31, 2024 and $14.1 million as of December 31, 2023, are included in the commercial real estate loan category. Business equity lines of credit are commercial purpose lines of credit primarily secured by the business owners residential properties. Lender finance loans totaling $28.6 million as of December 31, 2024 are also included in the commercial real estate loan category. Lender finance loans are loans to companies used to purchase finance receivables or extend finance receivables to the underlying obligors and are secured primarily by the finance receivables held by our borrowers. The primary sources of repayment are the operating incomes of the borrowers and the collection of the finance receivables securing the loans. Commercial loans that are secured by owner-occupied commercial real estate and primarily collateralized by operating cash flows are included in the commercial real estate loan category. Commercial real estate loan terms are generally extended for 10 years or less and amortize generally over 25 years or less. The interest rates on commercial real estate loans generally have initial fixed rate terms that adjust typically at five years. Origination fees are routinely charged for services. Personal guarantees from the principal owners of the business are generally required, supported by a review of the principal owners’ personal financial statements and global debt service obligations. The properties securing the portfolio are diverse in type. This diversity may help reduce the exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single industry.

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Commercial and Industrial. In addition to other loan products, general commercial loans, including commercial lines of credit, working capital loans, term loans, equipment financing, letters of credit and other loan products, are offered, primarily in target markets, and underwritten based on each borrower’s ability to service debt from income. These loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily, on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most commercial business loans are secured by a lien on general business assets including, among other things, available real estate, accounts receivable, promissory notes, inventory and equipment. Personal guaranties from the borrower or other principal are generally obtained.

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Commercial and Industrial. In addition to other loan products, general commercial loans, including commercial lines of credit, working capital loans, term loans, equipment financing, letters of credit, government guaranteed loans and solar energy related loans and other loan products, are offered, primarily in target markets, and underwritten based on each borrower’s ability to service debt from income. These loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily, on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most commercial business loans are secured by a lien on general business assets including, among other things, available real estate, accounts receivable, promissory notes, inventory and equipment. Personal guaranties from the borrower or other principal are generally obtained.

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Credit Cards. Through the OpenSky™ credit card division, the Company offers secured, partially secured, and unsecured credit cards on a nationwide basis to under-banked populations and those looking to rebuild their credit scores through a fully digital and mobile platform. The secured lines of credit are secured by a noninterest-bearing demand account at the Bank in an amount equal to the full credit limit of the credit card. For the partially secured lines of credit, the Bank offers certain customers an unsecured line in excess of their secured line of credit by using a proprietary scoring model, which considers credit score and repayment history (typically a minimum of six months of on-time payments, but ultimately determined on a case-by-case basis). Partially secured and unsecured credit cards are only extended to existing secured card customers who have demonstrated sound credit behaviors. Approximately $95.3 million and $109.4 million in secured and partially secured credit card balances were protected by savings deposits held by the Company as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Unsecured balances were $30.8 million and $26.8 million, respectively, at the same dates.

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Credit Cards. Through the OpenSky™ credit card division, the Company offers secured, partially secured, and unsecured credit cards on a nationwide basis to under-banked populations and those looking to rebuild their credit scores through a fully digital and mobile platform. The secured lines of credit are secured by a noninterest-bearing demand account at the Bank in an amount equal to the full credit limit of the credit card. For the partially secured lines of credit, the Bank offers certain customers an unsecured line in excess of their secured line of credit by using a proprietary scoring model, which considers credit score and repayment history (typically a minimum of six months of on-time payments, but ultimately determined on a case-by-case basis). Partially secured and unsecured credit cards are only extended to existing secured card customers who have demonstrated sound credit behaviors. Approximately $87.2 million and $95.3 million in secured and partially secured credit card balances were protected by savings deposits held by the Company as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Unsecured balances were $42.4 million and $30.8 million, respectively, at the same dates.

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Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. In general, we place loans on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due. We also place loans on nonaccrual status if they are less than 90 days past due if the collection of principal or interest is in doubt. When the interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed from income.

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Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. In general, we place loans on nonaccrual status when they become 90 days past due. We also place loans on nonaccrual status if they are less than 90 days past due if the collection of principal or interest is in doubt. When the interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed from income. Loans are returned to accrual status when all of the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are, in management’s opinion, reasonably assured.

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From a credit risk standpoint, we grade watchlist and problem loans into one of five credit quality indicators: pass/watch, special mention, substandard, doubtful or loss. The classifications of loans reflect a judgment about the risks of default and loss associated with each loan. Credit ratings are reviewed regularly and adjusted regularly to reflect the degree of risk and loss that our management believes to be appropriate for each credit. Our lending policy requires the routine monitoring of past due reports, daily overdraft reports, monthly maturing loans, monthly risk rating reports and internal loan review reports. The lending and credit management of the Bank meet periodically to review loans rated pass/watch. The focus of each meeting is to identify and promptly determine any necessary required action within this loan population, which consists of loans that, although considered satisfactory and performing to terms, may exhibit special risk features that warrant management’s attention.

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From a credit risk standpoint, we grade watchlist and problem loans into one of five credit quality indicators: pass/watch, special mention, substandard, doubtful or loss. The classifications of loans reflect a judgment about the risks of default and loss associated with each loan. Credit ratings are reviewed regularly and then adjusted regularly to reflect the degree of risk and loss that our management believes to be appropriate for each credit. Our lending policy requires the routine monitoring of past due reports, daily overdraft reports, monthly maturing loans, monthly risk rating reports and internal loan review reports. The lending and credit management of the Bank meet periodically to review loans rated pass/watch. The focus of each meeting is to identify and promptly determine any necessary required action within this loan population, which consists of loans that, although considered satisfactory and performing to terms, may exhibit special risk features that warrant management’s attention.

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Management is intent on maintaining a strong credit review function and risk rating process. The Company has an experienced Credit Administration function, which provides independent analysis of credit requests and the management of problem credits. The Credit Department has developed and implemented analytical procedures for evaluating credit requests, has refined the Company’s risk rating system, and continues to adapt and enhance the monitoring of the loan portfolio. The loan portfolio analysis process is intended to contribute to the identification of weaknesses before they become more severe.

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Management is intent on maintaining a strong credit review function and risk rating process. The Company has an experienced credit administration function, which provides independent analysis of credit requests and the management of problem credits. The credit department has developed and implemented analytical procedures for evaluating credit requests, has refined the Company’s risk rating system, and continually endeavors to adapt and enhance the monitoring of the loan portfolio. The loan portfolio analysis process is intended to contribute to the identification of weaknesses before they become more severe.

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At December 31, 2023, the recorded investment in individually assessed loans was $16.0 million, requiring a specific reserve of $0.4 million. At December 31, 2022, prior to the adoption of CECL, the Company carried a recorded investment in impaired loans of $9.4 million, $0.5 million of which required a specific reserve of $0.4 million. The $16.0 million of individually assessed loans at December 31, 2023 included a single multi-unit residential real estate loan secured by four properties with a balance of $7.6 million at December 31, 2023.

Current wording

At December 31, 2024, the recorded investment in individually assessed loans was $34.9 million, requiring a specific reserve of $9.3 million. At December 31, 2023, the recorded investment in individually assessed loans was $16.0 million, requiring a specific reserve of $0.4 million. The $34.9 million of individually assessed loans at December 31, 2024 included a single multi-unit residential real estate loan secured by four properties with a balance of $7.6 million at December 31, 2024.

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Total charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were primarily comprised of credit card charge-offs resulting both from the aging of the portfolio and the shift from an almost exclusively secured card portfolio to a portfolio that also includes partially secured and unsecured exposures. Commercial and industrial loans experienced net charge-offs for year ended December 31, 2023 of $0.1 million. Commercial real estate loans experienced net charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $0.8 million. The following table presents a summary of the net charge-off (recovery) of loans as a percentage of average loans for the periods indicated:

Current wording

Total charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were primarily comprised of credit card charge-offs resulting both from the aging of the portfolio and the shift from an almost exclusively secured card portfolio to a portfolio that also includes partially secured and unsecured exposures. The following table presents a summary of the net charge-offs (recovery) of loans as a percentage of average loans for the periods indicated:

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(1) Loan category as a percentage of total portfolio loans which excludes SBA-PPP loans.

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(1) Loan category as a percentage of total portfolio loans.

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Total liabilities at December 31, 2023 increased $71.7 million from December 31, 2022, primarily due to growth in the deposit portfolio of $137.9 million, partially offset by an $85.0 million reduction in FHLB advances.

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Total liabilities at December 31, 2024 increased $880.5 million from December 31, 2023, primarily due to the IFH acquisition.

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Deposits are a major source of funding for the Company. We offer a variety of deposit products including interest-bearing demand, savings, money market and time accounts, all of which we actively market at competitive pricing. We generate deposits from our customers on a relationship basis and through the efforts of our commercial and business banking officers. Our credit card customers are a significant source of low cost deposits. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our credit card customers accounted for $173.9 million and $187.4 million, or 28.2% and 27.8%, respectively, of our total noninterest-bearing deposit balances.

Current wording

Deposits are a major source of funding for the Company. We offer a variety of deposit products including interest-bearing demand, savings, money market and time accounts, all of which we actively market at competitive pricing. We generate deposits from our customers on a relationship basis and through the efforts of our commercial and business banking officers. Our credit card customers are a significant source of low cost deposits. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our credit card customers accounted for $166.4 million and $173.9 million, or 20.5% and 28.2%, respectively, of our total noninterest-bearing deposit balances.

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The Company had $142.4 million in brokered deposits at December 31, 2023 compared to $131.1 million at December 31, 2022.

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The Company had $333.0 million in brokered deposits at December 31, 2024 compared to $142.4 million at December 31, 2023.

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Deposits securing our OpenSky™card lines of credit and deposits from title companies represent the largest concentrations in the deposit portfolio. As of December 31, 2023, these concentrations represented 9% and 12% of deposits, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, these deposits represented 11% and 13% of deposits, respectively.

Current wording

Deposits securing our OpenSky™card lines of credit and deposits from title companies represent the largest concentrations in the deposit portfolio. As of December 31, 2024, these concentrations represented 6% and 11% of deposits, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, these deposits represented 9% and 12% of deposits, respectively.

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Deposit costs increased 170 basis points during the year ended December 31, 2023 owing in large part to a series of interest rate increases implemented by the Federal Reserve beginning in early 2022 and the migration of some relationships from interest-bearing demand accounts and savings accounts to higher rate money market accounts and time deposits. In addition, average noninterest-bearing deposit balances decreased $127.0 million when compared to December 31, 2022, largely due to the decision by some depositors to move balances from noninterest-bearing deposit accounts to interest-bearing deposit accounts.

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Deposit costs increased 46 basis points during the year ended December 31, 2024 due, in large part, to a series of interest rate increases implemented by the Federal Reserve beginning in early 2022 and continuing into 2023 and the corresponding mix shift from low and no interest bearing deposits to higher rate money market accounts and time deposits. However, average noninterest-bearing deposit balances increased $20.3 million when compared to December 31, 2023, as growth in the number of customer accounts and corresponding balances outpaced the decision by some depositors to move balances from noninterest-bearing deposit accounts to interest-bearing deposit accounts.

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Noninterest-bearing deposits represented 32.6% of total deposits at December 31, 2023 compared to 38.4% at December 31, 2022. Uninsured deposits were approximately $789.4 million as of December 31, 2023, representing 41.6% of the Company's deposit portfolio, compared to $784.6 million, or 44.6%, at December 31, 2022. The uninsured amounts are estimates based on the methodologies and assumptions used for the Bank’s regulatory reporting requirements.

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Noninterest-bearing deposits represented 29.4% of total deposits at December 31, 2024 compared to 32.6% at December 31, 2023. Uninsured deposits were approximately $703.2 million as of December 31, 2024, representing 25.5% of the Company's deposit portfolio, compared to $789.4 million, or 41.6%, at December 31, 2023. The uninsured amounts are estimates based on the methodologies and assumptions used for the Bank’s regulatory reporting requirements.

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We utilize short-term and long-term borrowings to supplement deposits to fund our lending and investment activities, each of which is discussed below. Despite the uncertain market conditions during the first quarter of 2023 following the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, our total borrowings decreased during the year ended December 31, 2023 to $49.1 million from $119.1 million at December 31, 2022 as our deposits increased during the year.

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We utilize short-term and long-term borrowings to supplement deposits to fund our lending and investment activities, each of which is discussed below. Total borrowings decreased during the year ended December 31, 2024 to $34.1 million from $49.1 million at December 31, 2023.