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Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. reported Q2 2026 net earnings of $5.2 million, slightly above the prior year period, with net interest income of $16.0 million. For the first six months of 2026, net earnings were $9.6 million. Basic earnings per share were $0.98 for the quarter and $1.81 year‑to‑date, while cash dividends declared were $0.21 per share in Q2 and $0.59 for the first half.

Total assets reached $1.76 billion at June 30, 2026, with loans of $1.28 billion and deposits of $1.57 billion, reflecting growth since year‑end 2025. The allowance for credit losses on loans was $10.6 million, and nonaccrual loans totaled $5.2 million. Available‑for‑sale securities stood at $364.5 million with $38.3 million of unrealized losses attributed to interest‑rate movements. Off‑balance‑sheet commitments included $378.3 million of commitments to extend credit and $1.6 million of standby letters of credit.

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Filing Explained

At June 30, 2026, $380.0 million of customer financing commitments remained conditional capacity, not necessarily future cash requirements.

Peoples Bancorp filed an unaudited quarterly report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026; it reports a current financial position rather than a completed financing or other change to common ownership.

A Form 10-Q is an unaudited quarterly report containing interim financial statements and updates to risks and liquidity. At June 30, 2026, the company reported $378,320 thousand of commitments to extend credit and $1,639 thousand of standby letters of credit.

These commitments are conditional agreements that may expire without being drawn, so their contractual amounts represent lending capacity and contingent exposure rather than committed future cash requirements.

Reported credit-quality balances were $5,200 thousand of nonaccrual loans and $7,066 thousand of total past-due loans, compared with $4,176 thousand and $9,338 thousand, respectively, at December 31, 2025; the allowance for credit losses on loans was $10,630 thousand at quarter-end.

Q2 2026 Net Earnings $5,234 thousand Three months ended June 30, 2026
H1 2026 Net Earnings $9,632 thousand Six months ended June 30, 2026
Q2 2026 Basic EPS $0.98 Three months ended June 30, 2026
Total Assets $1,764,999 thousand Balance sheet at June 30, 2026
Total Loans $1,279,539 thousand Gross loans at June 30, 2026
Total Deposits $1,567,292 thousand Deposits at June 30, 2026
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans $10,630 thousand Allowance balance at June 30, 2026
Nonaccrual Loans $5,200 thousand Total nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2026
allowance for credit losses financial
"Less allowance for credit losses ( 10,630 )"
Allowance for credit losses is a reserve set aside by a financial institution to cover potential losses from borrowers who may not repay their loans. It acts like a safety net, helping the institution prepare for loans that might turn sour. For investors, it signals how cautious the institution is about the quality of its loans and potential risks to its financial health.
nonaccrual loans financial
"The following table presents non-accrual loans as of June 30, 2026"
Nonaccrual loans are loans a lender has stopped counting toward interest income because the borrower is overdue or unlikely to pay; the lender only records cash payments received and may set aside extra funds to cover potential losses. For investors, a rising number or amount of nonaccrual loans signals weaker credit quality, lower future interest revenue and larger potential write-downs — similar to pausing expected subscription income when many customers stop paying.
collateral dependent loans financial
"Collateral dependent loans are loans for which the repayment is expected"
investment securities available for sale financial
"Investment securities available for sale at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025"
standby letters of credit financial
"Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank"
A standby letter of credit is a bank’s written promise to pay a beneficiary if the customer fails to meet a contractual obligation, acting like a backup insurance policy that kicks in only if the borrower doesn’t pay or perform. Investors care because it reduces payment risk for counterparties and can create a potential obligation for the borrower’s finances, signaling how much external credit support or hidden risk a company has.
right of use lease asset financial
"Right of use lease asset 3,140 at June 30, 2026"

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FAQ

How did Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK) perform in Q2 2026?

PEBK generated Q2 2026 net earnings of $5.2 million, modestly above Q2 2025. Net interest income was $16.0 million, while noninterest income was $7.1 million and noninterest expense totaled $16.1 million, producing quarterly basic EPS of $0.98.

What were PEBK's total assets, loans, and deposits as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, PEBK reported total assets of $1.76 billion, total loans of $1.28 billion, and total deposits of $1.57 billion. Shareholders’ equity was $161.3 million, reflecting growth from December 31, 2025.

What earnings did Peoples Bancorp (PEBK) report for the first half of 2026?

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, PEBK reported net earnings of $9.6 million. Net interest income was $31.1 million, noninterest income $13.6 million, and noninterest expense $31.5 million, resulting in basic EPS of $1.81 year‑to‑date.

How strong is PEBK's credit quality and allowance coverage at June 30, 2026?

At June 30, 2026, PEBK’s nonaccrual loans totaled $5.2 million and total loans were $1.28 billion. The allowance for credit losses on loans was $10.6 million, with an additional $1.6 million allowance for unfunded commitments classified in other liabilities.

What off-balance-sheet commitments did PEBK report at June 30, 2026?

PEBK reported $378.3 million of commitments to extend credit and $1.6 million of standby letters of credit. These exposures use the same credit policies as on‑balance‑sheet loans and are supported by an $1.6 million allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments.

How did the CBRES segment contribute to PEBK’s Q2 2026 results?

In Q2 2026, CBRES generated $3.0 million of appraisal management fee income and incurred $2.4 million of related expenses. Segment net income was $0.2 million, compared with the larger contribution from core banking operations.

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2026

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from __________ to __________

 

000-27205

(Commission File No.)

 

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

North Carolina

 

56-2132396

 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

518 West C Street, Newton, North Carolina

 

28658

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(828) 464-5620

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒     No ☐

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 5,461,490 shares of common stock, outstanding at July 31, 2026.

 

 

 

 

INDEX

 

 

PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAGE(S)

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2026 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2025 (Audited)

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (Unaudited)

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (Unaudited)

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (Unaudited)

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 (Unaudited)

 

8-9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

10-28

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

29-39

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

 

42

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

 

43

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, other than those concerning historical information, should be considered forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management and on the information available to management at the time that this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was prepared.  These statements can be identified by the use of words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “believe,” variations of these words and other similar expressions.  Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, (1) competition in the markets served by the registrant and its subsidiaries, (2) changes in the interest rate environment, (3) general national, regional or local economic conditions may be less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality and the possible impairment of collectibility of loans, (4) legislative or regulatory changes, including changes in accounting standards, (5) significant changes in the federal and state legal and regulatory environments and tax laws, (6) the impact of changes in monetary and fiscal policies, laws, rules and regulations and (7) other risks and factors identified in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, those described in the registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

Assets

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

$33,442

 

 

 

27,721

 

Interest-bearing deposits

 

 

27,435

 

 

 

30,384

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

60,877

 

 

 

58,105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities available for sale

 

 

364,482

 

 

 

377,363

 

Other investments

 

 

2,577

 

 

 

2,595

 

Total securities

 

 

367,059

 

 

 

379,958

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans held for sale

 

 

1,742

 

 

 

1,136

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

1,279,539

 

 

 

1,204,388

 

Less allowance for credit losses

 

 

(10,630)

 

 

(10,126)

Net loans

 

 

1,268,909

 

 

 

1,194,262

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premises and equipment, net

 

 

14,052

 

 

 

14,162

 

Cash surrender value of life insurance

 

 

18,099

 

 

 

17,837

 

Right of use lease asset

 

 

3,140

 

 

 

3,477

 

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

 

 

31,121

 

 

 

33,211

 

Total assets

 

$1,764,999

 

 

 

1,702,148

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noninterest-bearing demand

 

$409,330

 

 

 

394,563

 

Interest-bearing demand, MMDA & savings

 

 

850,744

 

 

 

760,883

 

Time, $250,000 and over

 

 

131,201

 

 

 

160,389

 

Other time

 

 

176,017

 

 

 

193,390

 

Total deposits

 

 

1,567,292

 

 

 

1,509,225

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior subordinated debentures

 

 

15,464

 

 

 

15,464

 

Lease liability

 

 

3,282

 

 

 

3,615

 

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

 

 

17,622

 

 

 

16,726

 

Total liabilities

 

 

1,603,660

 

 

 

1,545,030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, no par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Common stock, no par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 5,461,490 shares at June 30, 2026 and 5,459,441 shares at December 31, 2025

 

 

48,782

 

 

 

48,708

 

Common stock held by deferred compensation trust, at cost; 140,163 shares at June 30, 2026 and 150,288 shares at December 31, 2025

 

 

(1,081)

 

 

(1,510)

Deferred compensation

 

 

1,081

 

 

 

1,510

 

Retained earnings

 

 

142,055

 

 

 

135,645

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(29,498)

 

 

(27,235)

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

161,339

 

 

 

157,118

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

$1,764,999

 

 

 

1,702,148

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 
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PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and fees on loans

 

$18,196

 

 

 

16,648

 

 

 

35,669

 

 

 

32,664

 

Interest on due from banks

 

 

195

 

 

 

706

 

 

 

436

 

 

 

1,056

 

Interest on investment securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government sponsored enterprises

 

 

1,948

 

 

 

2,087

 

 

 

3,869

 

 

 

4,348

 

State and political subdivisions

 

 

693

 

 

 

694

 

 

 

1,387

 

 

 

1,388

 

Other

 

 

494

 

 

 

585

 

 

 

1,041

 

 

 

1,234

 

Total interest income

 

 

21,526

 

 

 

20,720

 

 

 

42,402

 

 

 

40,690

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOW, MMDA & savings deposits

 

 

3,058

 

 

 

2,729

 

 

 

5,945

 

 

 

5,381

 

Time deposits

 

 

2,283

 

 

 

3,152

 

 

 

4,952

 

 

 

6,285

 

Junior subordinated debentures

 

 

217

 

 

 

242

 

 

 

434

 

 

 

483

 

Total interest expense

 

 

5,558

 

 

 

6,123

 

 

 

11,331

 

 

 

12,149

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

15,968

 

 

 

14,597

 

 

 

31,071

 

 

 

28,541

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

 

 

293

 

 

 

(213)

 

 

853

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income after provision for (recovery of) credit losses

 

 

15,675

 

 

 

14,810

 

 

 

30,218

 

 

 

28,486

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service charges

 

 

1,383

 

 

 

1,372

 

 

 

2,784

 

 

 

2,784

 

Other service charges and fees

 

 

172

 

 

 

156

 

 

 

350

 

 

 

342

 

Loss on sale of securities, net

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4)

Mortgage banking income

 

 

149

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

284

 

 

 

68

 

Insurance and brokerage commissions

 

 

248

 

 

 

258

 

 

 

517

 

 

 

495

 

Appraisal management fee income

 

 

3,044

 

 

 

3,973

 

 

 

5,664

 

 

 

7,015

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

2,147

 

 

 

1,893

 

 

 

4,014

 

 

 

3,522

 

Total non-interest income

 

 

7,143

 

 

 

7,693

 

 

 

13,613

 

 

 

14,222

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

 

7,127

 

 

 

7,168

 

 

 

14,373

 

 

 

13,956

 

Occupancy

 

 

2,540

 

 

 

2,058

 

 

 

4,847

 

 

 

4,086

 

Professional fees

 

 

565

 

 

 

559

 

 

 

1,245

 

 

 

1,066

 

Advertising

 

 

231

 

 

 

245

 

 

 

490

 

 

 

498

 

Debit card expense

 

 

468

 

 

 

227

 

 

 

894

 

 

 

463

 

FDIC Insurance

 

 

197

 

 

 

193

 

 

 

391

 

 

 

382

 

Appraisal management fee expense

 

 

2,438

 

 

 

3,156

 

 

 

4,533

 

 

 

5,575

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

2,522

 

 

 

2,234

 

 

 

4,680

 

 

 

4,387

 

Total non-interest expense

 

 

16,088

 

 

 

15,840

 

 

 

31,453

 

 

 

30,413

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

 

6,730

 

 

 

6,663

 

 

 

12,378

 

 

 

12,295

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

 

1,496

 

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

2,746

 

 

 

2,790

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$5,234

 

 

 

5,160

 

 

 

9,632

 

 

 

9,505

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net earnings per share

 

$0.98

 

 

 

0.97

 

 

 

1.81

 

 

 

1.79

 

Diluted net earnings per share

 

$0.96

 

 

 

0.95

 

 

 

1.76

 

 

 

1.74

 

Cash dividends declared per share

 

$0.21

 

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

0.59

 

 

 

0.56

 

   

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 
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PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$5,234

 

 

 

5,160

 

 

 

9,632

 

 

 

9,505

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale

 

 

(1,117)

 

 

1,852

 

 

 

(2,833)

 

 

9,023

 

Reclassification adjustment for losses on securities available for sale included in net earnings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes

 

 

(1,117)

 

 

1,852

 

 

 

(2,833)

 

 

9,027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense (benefit) related to other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale

 

 

(252)

 

 

422

 

 

 

(640)

 

 

2,078

 

Reclassification adjustment for losses on securities available for sale included in net earnings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reduction in state tax adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(70)

 

 

(99)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total income tax expense (benefit) related to other comprehensive income

 

 

(252)

 

 

422

 

 

 

(710)

 

 

1,980

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

 

(865)

 

 

1,430

 

 

 

(2,123)

 

 

7,047

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

 

$4,369

 

 

 

6,590

 

 

 

7,509

 

 

 

16,552

 

   

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 
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PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Held By

 

 

 Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Deferred

 

 

 Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Common Stock

 

 

 Retained

 

 

 Deferred

 

 

 Compensation

 

 

 Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

 Earnings

 

 

 Compensation

 

 

 Trust

 

 

 (Loss)

 

 

 Total

 

 

 

 (Unaudited)

 

 

 (Unaudited)

 

 

 (Unaudited)

 

 

 (Unaudited)

 

 

 (Unaudited)

 

 

 (Unaudited)

 

 

 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2025

 

 

5,459,441

 

 

$48,708

 

 

 

135,645

 

 

 

1,510

 

 

 

(1,510)

 

 

(27,235)

 

 

157,118

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock units exercised

 

 

2,049

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

74

 

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.38 per share)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,075)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,075)

Equity incentive plan, net

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

54

 

 

 

(54)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net earnings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,398

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,398

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,398)

 

 

(1,398)

Balance, March 31, 2026

 

 

5,461,490

 

 

$48,782

 

 

 

137,968

 

 

 

1,564

 

 

 

(1,564)

 

 

(28,633)

 

 

158,117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.21 per share)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,147)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,147)

Equity incentive plan, net

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(483)

 

 

483

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net earnings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,234

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,234

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(865)

 

 

(865)

Balance, June 30, 2026

 

 

5,461,490

 

 

$48,782

 

 

 

142,055

 

 

 

1,081

 

 

 

(1,081)

 

 

(29,498)

 

 

161,339

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2024

 

 

5,457,646

 

 

$48,658

 

 

 

121,062

 

 

 

1,757

 

 

 

(1,757)

 

 

(39,157)

 

 

130,563

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock units exercised

 

 

1,795

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

50

 

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.36 per share)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,968)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,968)

Equity incentive plan, net

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

(85)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net earnings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,345

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,345

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,518

 

 

 

5,518

 

Balance, March 31, 2025

 

 

5,459,441

 

 

$48,708

 

 

 

123,439

 

 

 

1,842

 

 

 

(1,842)

 

 

(33,639)

 

 

138,508

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.20 per share)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,093)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,093)

Restricted stock units vested

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Equity incentive plan, net

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(315)

 

 

315

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net earnings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,160

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,160

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,430

 

 

 

1,430

 

Balance, June 30, 2025

 

 

5,459,441

 

 

$48,708

 

 

 

127,506

 

 

 

1,527

 

 

 

(1,527)

 

 

(32,209)

 

 

144,005

 

   

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 
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PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

(Dollars in thousands)

  

 

 

 2026

 

 

 2025

 

 

 

 (Unaudited)

 

 

 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$9,632

 

 

 

9,505

 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

 

 

1,296

 

 

 

1,383

 

Provision for credit losses

 

 

853

 

 

 

55

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

84

 

 

 

823

 

Gain on sale of held for mortgage loans

 

 

(241)

 

 

(73)

Loss on sale of investment securities net

 

 

-

 

 

 

4

 

Write-down of premises and equipment

 

 

-

 

 

 

31

 

Gain on sale of other real estate

 

 

-

 

 

 

(13)

Restricted stock expense

 

 

134

 

 

 

26

 

Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale

 

 

13,560

 

 

 

3,160

 

Origination of mortgage loans held for sale

 

 

(13,925)

 

 

(3,261)

Cash surrender value of life insurance

 

 

(262)

 

 

(242)

Change in:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right of use lease asset

 

 

337

 

 

 

300

 

Other assets

 

 

(433)

 

 

369

 

Lease liability

 

 

(333)

 

 

(292)

Other liabilities

 

 

762

 

 

 

(381)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

11,464

 

 

 

11,394

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of investment securities available for sale

 

 

(6,589)

 

 

-

 

Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available for sale

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,000

 

Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale

 

 

-

 

 

 

12,733

 

Proceeds from paydowns of investment securities available for sale

 

 

16,279

 

 

 

9,365

 

Proceeds from paydowns of other investment securities

 

 

70

 

 

 

158

 

Proceeds from DOT settlement receivable

 

 

3,009

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of FHLB stock

 

 

(35)

 

 

(11)

Net change in loans

 

 

(75,500)

 

 

(19,829)

Purchases of premises and equipment

 

 

(845)

 

 

(865)

Proceeds from bank owned life insurance

 

 

-

 

 

 

330

 

Proceeds from sale of other real estate and repossessions

 

 

-

 

 

 

382

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

 

 

(63,611)

 

 

5,263

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in deposits

 

 

58,067

 

 

 

29,088

 

Restricted stock units vested

 

 

74

 

 

 

50

 

Cash dividends paid on common stock

 

 

(3,222)

 

 

(3,061)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

54,919

 

 

 

26,077

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

2,772

 

 

 

42,734

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

58,105

 

 

 

59,266

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$60,877

 

 

 

102,000

 

 

 
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PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, continued

Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$11,497

 

 

 

12,197

 

Income taxes

 

$2,476

 

 

 

2,125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale, net

 

$(2,263)

 

 

6,948

 

Initial recognition of lease right-of-use asset and lease liability

 

$-

 

 

 

64

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 
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 PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the financial statements of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), along with the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Peoples Investment Services, Inc. (“PIS”), Real Estate Advisory Services, Inc. (“REAS”), Community Bank Real Estate Solutions, LLC (“CBRES”) and PB Real Estate Holdings, LLC. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

In June 2006, the Company formed a wholly owned Delaware statutory trust, PEBK Capital Trust II (“PEBK Trust II”), to facilitate the issuance of $20.6 million of trust preferred securities. PEBK Trust II is not included in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

The Consolidated Financial Statements in this report (other than the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2025) are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been included. Management has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Operating segments are components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Management has determined that the Company has two significant operating segments: Banking Operations and CBRES, as discussed more fully in Note 9. In determining the appropriateness of segment definition, the Company considers the criteria of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 280, Segment Reporting.

 

The Company’s accounting policies are fundamental to understanding management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition. Many of the Company’s accounting policies require significant judgment regarding valuation of assets and liabilities and/or significant interpretation of the specific accounting guidance. A description of the Company’s significant accounting policies can be found in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report to Shareholders, attached as Appendix A to the Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. There have been no significant changes to the application of significant accounting policies since December 31, 2025.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

The following table provides a summary of Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) that the Company has not adopted as of June 30, 2026, which may impact the Company’s financial statements.

 

ASU

Description

Effective Date

Effect on Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters

ASU 2024-03—Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40)

The ASU requires disaggregated disclosure of income statement expenses for public business entities (PBEs).

Annual reporting periods after December 15, 2026.

The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.  The adoption of this guidance is expected to have an immaterial impact on disclosures.

ASU 2025-01, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income— Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220- 40)

The ASU clarifies that all public business entities are required to adopt the guidance in annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027.

Annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027.

The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.  The adoption of this guidance is expected to have an immaterial impact on disclosures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or disclosures.

 

 
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(2) Comprehensive Income

 

The Company reports as comprehensive income all changes in shareholders’ equity during the year from sources other than shareholders. Other comprehensive income (loss) refers to all components (revenues, expenses, gains, and losses) of comprehensive income (loss) that are excluded from net income. The Company’s only component of other comprehensive income (loss) is unrealized gains and losses, net of income tax, on investment securities available for sale.

 

The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:

 

 

 

For the three months ended

 

 

For the six months ended

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

June 30, 2025

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

June 30, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$(28,633)

 

$(33,639)

 

$(27,235)

 

$(39,157)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net

 

 

(865)

 

 

1,430

 

 

 

(2,193)

 

 

7,044

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3

 

Reduction in state tax rate adjustment, net

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(70)

 

 

(99)

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(865)

 

 

1,430

 

 

 

(2,263)

 

 

6,948

 

Ending balance

 

$(29,498)

 

$(32,209)

 

$(29,498)

 

$(32,209)

 

(3) Net Earnings Per Share

 

Net earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period while the effects of potential shares outstanding during the period are included in diluted earnings per share. The average market price during the applicable period is used to compute equivalent shares.

 

Shares held in the deferred compensation plan by the deferred compensation trust are excluded for purposes of calculating the weighted average number of shares outstanding and basic earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260-10-45-40 and ASC 260-10-45-45 through ASC 260-10-45-46. The reconciliation of the amounts used in the computation of both basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 is as follows:

  

For the three months ended June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Net Earnings (Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 Weighted Average Number of Shares

 

 

 Per Share Amount

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$5,234

 

 

 

5,320,519

 

 

$0.98

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock units - unvested

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,280

 

 

 

 

 

Shares held in deferred comp plan by deferred compensation trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

145,942

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$5,234

 

 

 

5,475,741

 

 

$0.96

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Net Earnings (Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 Weighted Average Number of Shares

 

 

 Per Share Amount

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$9,632

 

 

 

5,315,498

 

 

$1.81

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock units - unvested

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,027

 

 

 

 

 

Shares held in deferred comp plan by deferred compensation trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

145,226

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$9,632

 

 

 

5,469,751

 

 

$1.76

 

 

 
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For the three months ended June 30, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Net Earnings (Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 Weighted Average Number of Shares

 

 

 Per Share Amount

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$5,160

 

 

 

5,303,370

 

 

$0.97

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock units - unvested

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,771

 

 

 

 

 

Shares held in deferred comp plan by deferred compensation trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

156,071

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$5,160

 

 

 

5,470,212

 

 

$0.95

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Net Earnings (Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 Weighted Average Number of Shares

 

 

 Per Share Amount

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$9,505

 

 

 

5,300,841

 

 

$1.79

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock units - unvested

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,563

 

 

 

 

 

Shares held in deferred comp plan by deferred compensation trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

154,522

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$9,505

 

 

 

5,465,926

 

 

$1.74

 

 

(4) Investment Securities

 

Investment securities available for sale at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 are as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 Amortized Cost

 

 

 Gross Unrealized Gains

 

 

 Gross Unrealized Losses

 

 

 Fair Value

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

$7,990

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

378

 

 

 

7,612

 

U.S. Government sponsored enterprises

 

 

4,983

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

342

 

 

 

4,641

 

GSE - Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

225,500

 

 

 

109

 

 

 

16,849

 

 

 

208,760

 

Private label mortgage-backed securities

 

 

34,876

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

756

 

 

 

34,161

 

State and political subdivisions

 

 

129,234

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

19,926

 

 

 

109,308

 

Total

 

$402,583

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

38,251

 

 

 

364,482

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 Amortized Cost

 

 

 Gross Unrealized Gains

 

 

 Gross Unrealized Losses

 

 

 Fair Value

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

$7,987

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

378

 

 

 

7,609

 

U.S. Government sponsored enterprises

 

 

5,545

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

343

 

 

 

5,202

 

GSE - Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

227,161

 

 

 

202

 

 

 

15,447

 

 

 

211,916

 

Private label mortgage-backed securities

 

 

42,575

 

 

 

153

 

 

 

666

 

 

 

42,062

 

State and political subdivisions

 

 

129,363

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

18,789

 

 

 

110,574

 

Total

 

$412,631

 

 

 

355

 

 

 

35,623

 

 

 

377,363

 

 

 
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The current fair value and associated unrealized losses on investments in securities with unrealized losses at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 are summarized in the tables below, with the length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous loss position.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 Less than 12 Months

 

 

 12 Months or More

 

 

 Total

 

 

 

 Fair Value

 

 

 Unrealized Losses

 

 

 Fair Value

 

 

 Unrealized Losses

 

 

 Fair Value

 

 

 Unrealized Losses

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

$-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,612

 

 

 

378

 

 

 

7,612

 

 

 

378

 

U.S. Government sponsored enterprises

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,641

 

 

 

342

 

 

 

4,641

 

 

 

342

 

GSE -Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

24,105

 

 

 

492

 

 

 

179,207

 

 

 

16,357

 

 

 

203,312

 

 

 

16,849

 

Private label mortgage-backed securities

 

 

12,179

 

 

 

72

 

 

 

14,979

 

 

 

684

 

 

 

27,158

 

 

 

756

 

State and political subdivisions

 

 

1,755

 

 

 

257

 

 

 

107,553

 

 

 

19,669

 

 

 

109,308

 

 

 

19,926

 

Total

 

$38,039

 

 

 

821

 

 

 

313,992

 

 

 

37,430

 

 

 

352,031

 

 

 

38,251

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 December 31, 2025

 

 

 12 Months or More

 

 

 Total

 

 

 

 Fair Value

 

 

 Unrealized Losses

 

 

 Fair Value

 

 

 Unrealized Losses

 

 

 Fair Value

 

 

 Unrealized Losses

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

$-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,609

 

 

 

378

 

 

 

7,609

 

 

 

378

 

U.S. Government sponsored enterprises

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,202

 

 

 

343

 

 

 

5,202

 

 

 

343

 

GSE -Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

12,247

 

 

 

183

 

 

 

188,092

 

 

 

15,264

 

 

 

200,339

 

 

 

15,447

 

Private label mortgage-backed securities

 

 

14,156

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

15,858

 

 

 

638

 

 

 

30,014

 

 

 

666

 

State and political subdivisions

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

110,573

 

 

 

18,789

 

 

 

110,573

 

 

 

18,789

 

Total

 

$26,403

 

 

 

211

 

 

 

327,334

 

 

 

35,412

 

 

 

353,737

 

 

 

35,623

 

 

At June 30, 2026, unrealized losses in the investment securities portfolio relating to debt securities totaled $38.3 million. The unrealized losses on these debt securities arose primarily due to changes in market interest rates and were not attributable to credit-related factors. From the June 30, 2026 table above, both of the U.S. Treasury securities, all 110 of the securities issued by state and political subdivisions, all six of the securities issued by U.S. Government sponsored enterprises (“GSE”), 114 of the 118 GSE mortgage-backed securities, and 12 of the 15 private label mortgage-backed securities contained unrealized losses. The Company did not have any reserves on securities at June 30, 2026, as no credit related losses were identified in the Company’s June 30, 2026 analysis. At December 31, 2025, unrealized losses in the investment securities portfolio relating to debt securities totaled $35.6 million. The unrealized losses on these debt securities arose primarily due to changes in market interest rates and were not attributable to credit-related factors. From the December 31, 2025 tables above, both of the U.S. Treasury securities, all 108 of the securities issued by state and political subdivisions, all six of the securities issued by GSEs, 110 of the 116 GSE mortgage-backed securities, and 11 of the 17 private label mortgage-backed securities contained unrealized losses. The Company did not have any reserves on securities at December 31, 2025, as no credit related losses were identified in the Company’s December 31, 2025 analysis.

 

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available for sale, other than GSE mortgage-backed securities, at June 30, 2026, are shown below by contractual maturity. Expected maturities of mortgage-backed securities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Amortized Cost

 

 

  Fair Value

 

Due within one year

 

$4,858

 

 

 

4,880

 

Due from one to five years

 

 

38,005

 

 

 

35,489

 

Due from five to ten years

 

 

72,251

 

 

 

60,709

 

Due after ten years

 

 

61,969

 

 

 

54,644

 

GSE - Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

225,500

 

 

 

208,760

 

Total

 

$402,583

 

 

 

364,482

 

 

No securities available for sale were sold during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. No securities available for sale were sold during the three months ended June 30, 2025. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, proceeds from sales of securities available for sale were $12.7 million and resulted in gross losses of $47,000 and gross gains of $43,000.

 

Securities with a fair value of approximately $22.2 million and $40.7 million at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes as required by law.

 

 
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(5) Loans

 

Major classifications of loans at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 are summarized as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

2026

 

 

December 31,

2025

 

Real estate loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land development

 

$133,584

 

 

 

124,089

 

Single-family residential

 

 

424,373

 

 

 

403,992

 

Commercial

 

 

551,598

 

 

 

525,099

 

Multifamily and farmland

 

 

73,202

 

 

 

73,361

 

Total real estate loans

 

 

1,182,757

 

 

 

1,126,541

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans not secured by real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

70,967

 

 

 

63,035

 

Farm

 

 

504

 

 

 

318

 

Consumer

 

 

14,192

 

 

 

6,260

 

All other

 

 

11,119

 

 

 

8,234

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total loans

 

 

1,279,539

 

 

 

1,204,388

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less allowance for credit losses

 

 

(10,630)

 

 

(10,126)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net loans

 

$1,268,909

 

 

 

1,194,262

 

 

The above table includes deferred costs, net of deferred fees, totaling $345,000 and $455,000 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

 

The Bank makes loans and extensions of credit primarily within the Catawba Valley region of North Carolina, which encompasses Catawba, Alexander, Iredell and Lincoln counties and also in Mecklenburg, Rowan and Forsyth counties of North Carolina. Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of the loan portfolio is collateralized by improved and unimproved real estate, the value of which is dependent upon the real estate market. Risk characteristics of the major components of the Bank’s loan portfolio are discussed below:

 

 

·

Construction and land development loans – The risk of loss is largely dependent on the initial estimate of whether the property’s value at completion equals or exceeds the cost of property construction and the availability of take-out financing. During the construction phase, a number of factors can result in delays or cost overruns. If the estimate is inaccurate or if actual construction costs exceed estimates, the value of the property securing the loan may be insufficient to ensure full repayment when completed through a permanent loan, sale of the property, or by seizure of collateral.

 

 

 

 

·

Single-family residential loans – Declining home sales volumes, decreased real estate values and higher than normal levels of unemployment could contribute to losses on these loans.

 

 

 

 

·

Commercial real estate loans – Repayment is dependent on income being generated in amounts sufficient to cover operating expenses and debt service. These loans also involve greater risk because they are generally not fully amortizing over the loan period, but rather have a balloon payment due at maturity. A borrower’s ability to make a balloon payment typically will depend on being able to either refinance the loan or timely sell the underlying property.

 

 

 

 

·

Commercial loans – Repayment is generally dependent upon the successful operation of the borrower’s business. In addition, the collateral securing the loans may depreciate over time, be difficult to appraise, be illiquid, or fluctuate in value based on the success of the business.

 

 

 

 

·

Multifamily and farmland loans – Decreased real estate values and higher than normal levels of unemployment could contribute to losses on these loans.

   

 
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Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received within 30 days of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on non-accrual 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. Generally, a loan is placed on non-accrual status when it is over 90 days past due and there is reasonable doubt that all principal will be collected. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

 

The following tables present an age analysis of past due loans, by loan type, as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

 

June 30,2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Loans 30-89 Days Past Due

 

 

 Nonaccrual Loans

 

 

 Total Past Due Loans

 

 

 Total Current Loans

 

 

 Total Loans

 

 

 Accruing Loans 90 or More Days Past Due

 

Real estate loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land development

 

$-

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

133,533

 

 

 

133,584

 

 

 

-

 

Single-family residential

 

 

1,210

 

 

 

3,942

 

 

 

5,152

 

 

 

419,221

 

 

 

424,373

 

 

 

-

 

Commercial

 

 

599

 

 

 

1,085

 

 

 

1,684

 

 

 

549,914

 

 

 

551,598

 

 

 

-

 

Multifamily and farmland

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

73,202

 

 

 

73,202

 

 

 

-

 

Total real estate loans

 

 

1,809

 

 

 

5,078

 

 

 

6,886

 

 

 

1,175,871

 

 

 

1,182,757

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans not secured by real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

5

 

 

 

122

 

 

 

127

 

 

 

70,840

 

 

 

70,967

 

 

 

-

 

Farm

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

504

 

 

 

504

 

 

 

-

 

Consumer

 

 

52

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

14,140

 

 

 

14,192

 

 

 

-

 

All other

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

11,119

 

 

 

11,119

 

 

 

-

 

Total loans

 

$1,866

 

 

 

5,200

 

 

 

7,066

 

 

 

1,272,473

 

 

 

1,279,539

 

 

 

-

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Loans 30-89 Days Past Due

 

 

 Nonaccrual Loans

 

 

 Total Past Due Loans

 

 

 Total Current Loans

 

 

 Total Loans

 

 

 Accruing Loans 90 or More Days Past Due

 

Real estate loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land development

 

$202

 

 

 

58

 

 

 

260

 

 

 

123,829

 

 

 

124,089

 

 

 

-

 

Single-family residential

 

 

4,635

 

 

 

3,642

 

 

 

8,277

 

 

 

395,715

 

 

 

403,992

 

 

 

-

 

Commercial

 

 

299

 

 

 

476

 

 

 

775

 

 

 

524,324

 

 

 

525,099

 

 

 

-

 

Multifamily and farmland

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

73,361

 

 

 

73,361

 

 

 

-

 

Total real estate loans

 

 

5,136

 

 

 

4,176

 

 

 

9,312

 

 

 

1,117,229

 

 

 

1,126,541

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans not secured by real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

63,035

 

 

 

63,035

 

 

 

-

 

Farm

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

318

 

 

 

318

 

 

 

-

 

Consumer

 

 

26

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

6,234

 

 

 

6,260

 

 

 

-

 

All other

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

8,234

 

 

 

8,234

 

 

 

-

 

Total loans

 

$5,162

 

 

 

4,176

 

 

 

9,338

 

 

 

1,195,050

 

 

 

1,204,388

 

 

 

-

 

 

 
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The following table presents non-accrual loans as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 Nonaccrual Loans

 

 

 Nonaccrual Loans

 

 

 Total

 

 

 

With No

 

 

With

 

 

Nonaccrual

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Allowance

 

 

Allowance

 

 

Loans

 

Real estate loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land development

 

$-

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

51

 

Single-family residential

 

 

705

 

 

 

3,237

 

 

 

3,942

 

Commercial

 

 

373

 

 

 

712

 

 

 

1,085

 

Multifamily and farmland

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total real estate loans

 

 

1,078

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

5,078

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans not secured by real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

-

 

 

 

122

 

 

 

122

 

Consumer

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$1,078

 

 

 

4,122

 

 

 

5,200

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 Nonaccrual Loans

 

 

 Nonaccrual Loans

 

 

 Total

 

 

 

 With No

 

 

 With

 

 

 Nonaccrual 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Allowance

 

 

Allowance

 

 

Loans

 

Real estate loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land development

 

$-

 

 

 

58

 

 

 

58

 

Single-family residential

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,642

 

 

 

3,642

 

Commercial

 

 

-

 

 

 

476

 

 

 

476

 

Multifamily and farmland

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total real estate loans

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,176

 

 

 

4,176

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans not secured by real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Consumer

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$-

 

 

 

4,176

 

 

 

4,176

 

 

No interest income was recognized on non-accrual loans for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

 

A loan may be individually evaluated for determining the allowance for credit losses when it is determined that it does not share similar risk characteristics with other assets. Non-accrual loans with an outstanding balance of $250,000 or greater are individually evaluated and totaled $1.5 million and $430,000 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Non-accrual loans evaluated collectively as a pool totaled $3.7 million at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. Collateral dependent loans are loans for which the repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral and the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. Collateral dependent loans require an analysis of the collateral. The fair value of the collateral is discounted by estimated liquidation costs. If the discounted fair value of the collateral is greater than the amortized loan balance, no allowance is required. Otherwise the difference between the balance and the collateral is charged off if deemed uncollectible.

 

 
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The following table details the amortized cost of collateral dependent loans and any related allowance at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Allowance for

 

 

 

 

 

 Allowance for

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Amortized Cost

 

 

Credit Losses

 

 

Amortized Cost

 

 

Credit Losses

 

Real estate loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land development

 

$51

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

58

 

 

 

1

 

Single-family residential

 

 

3,942

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

3,642

 

 

 

31

 

Commercial

 

 

1,085

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

476

 

 

 

55

 

Multifamily and farmland

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total real estate loans

 

 

5,078

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

4,176

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans not secured by real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

122

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Consumer

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$5,200

 

 

 

57

 

 

 

4,176

 

 

 

87

 

 

The following tables provide a breakdown of collateral dependent loans by collateral type and collateral coverage at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. These tables also show non-accrual loans not considered to be collateral dependent at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Financial Assets

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 Residential 

 

 

 Developed 

 

 

 Commercial

 

 

 Business 

 

 

 Not Considered

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property

 

 

Land

 

 

Property

 

 

Assets

 

 

 Collateral Dependent

 

 

 Total

 

Real estate loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land development

 

$51

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

51

 

Single-family residential

 

 

3,942

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,942

 

Commercial

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,085

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,085

 

Multifamily and farmland

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total real estate loans

 

 

3,993

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,085

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,078

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans not secured by real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

122

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

122

 

Consumer

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$3,993

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,085

 

 

 

122

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,200

 

Collateral Value

 

$13,778

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,202

 

 

 

147

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Financial Assets

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 Residential 

 

 

 Developed 

 

 

 Commercial

 

 

 Business 

 

 

 Not Considered

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property

 

 

Land

 

 

Property

 

 

Assets

 

 

 Collateral Dependent

 

 

 Total

 

Real estate loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land development

 

$58

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

58

 

Single-family residential

 

 

3,642

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,642

 

Commercial

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

476

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

476

 

Multifamily and farmland

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total real estate loans

 

 

3,700

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

476

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,176

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans not secured by real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Consumer

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$3,700

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

476

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,176

 

Collateral Value

 

$13,276

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

487

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The allowance for credit losses incorporates an estimate of lifetime expected credit losses and is recorded on each asset upon origination or acquisition. The starting point for the estimate of the allowance for credit losses is historical loss information, which includes losses from modifications of receivables to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. An assessment of whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty is made on the date of a modification.

 

A change to the allowance for credit losses is evaluated based on the nature of the modification. Occasionally, the Bank modifies loans by providing principal forgiveness on certain loans. When principal forgiveness is provided, the amortized cost basis of the asset is written off against the allowance for credit losses. The amount of the principal forgiveness is deemed to be uncollectible; therefore, that portion of the loan is written off, resulting in a reduction of the amortized cost basis and a corresponding adjustment to the allowance for credit losses.

 

 
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In some cases, the Bank may modify a certain loan by providing multiple types of concessions. Typically, one type of concession, such as a term extension, is granted initially. If the borrower continues to experience financial difficulty, another concession, such as principal forgiveness, may be granted.

 

No loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty were modified during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

 

Management uses several measures to assess and monitor the credit risks in the loan portfolio, including a loan grading system that begins upon loan origination and continues until the loan is collected or collectability becomes doubtful. Upon loan origination, the Bank’s originating loan officer evaluates the quality of the loan and assigns one of eight risk grades. The loan officer monitors the loan’s performance and credit quality and makes changes to the credit grade as conditions warrant. When originated or renewed, all loans over a certain dollar amount receive in-depth reviews and risk assessments by the Bank’s Credit Administration. Before making any changes in these risk grades, management considers assessments as determined by the third-party credit review firm (as described below), regulatory examiners and the Bank’s Credit Administration. Any issues regarding the risk assessments are addressed by the Bank’s senior credit administrators and factored into management’s decision to originate or renew the loan. The Bank Board reviews, on a monthly basis, an analysis of the Bank’s reserves relative to the range of reserves estimated by the Bank’s Credit Administration.

 

As an additional measure, the Bank engages an independent third party to review the underwriting, documentation and risk grading analyses. This independent third party reviews and evaluates loan relationships greater than or equal to $1.5 million as well as a periodic sample of commercial relationships with exposures below $1.5 million, excluding loans in default, and loans in process of litigation or liquidation. The third party’s evaluation and report is shared with management and the Bank Board.

 

Management considers certain commercial loans with weak credit risk grades to be individually impaired and measures such impairment based upon available cash flows and the value of the collateral. Allowance or reserve levels are estimated for all other graded loans in the portfolio based on their assigned credit risk grade, type of loan and other matters related to credit risk.

 

Management uses the information developed from the procedures described above in evaluating and grading the loan portfolio. This continual grading process is used to monitor the credit quality of the loan portfolio and to assist management in estimating the allowance. The provision for credit losses charged or credited to earnings is based upon management’s judgment of the amount necessary to maintain the allowance at a level appropriate to absorb expected credit losses in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The amount each quarter is dependent upon many factors, including growth and changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, net charge-offs, delinquencies, management’s assessment of loan portfolio quality, the value of collateral, and other macro-economic factors and trends. The evaluation of these factors is performed quarterly by management through an analysis of the appropriateness of the allowance.

 

 
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The following tables present changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and Land Development

 

 

Single-Family Residential

 

 

Commercial

 

 

Multifamily and Farmland

 

 

Commercial

 

 

Farm

 

 

Consumer and All Other

 

 

Total

 

Three months ended June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$3,372

 

 

 

3,586

 

 

 

2,517

 

 

 

235

 

 

 

462

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

285

 

 

 

10,458

 

Charge-offs

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(7)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(177)

 

 

(184)

Recoveries

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

85

 

Provision (recovery) for loan losses (1)

 

 

34

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

(27)

 

 

(4)

 

 

86

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

121

 

 

 

271

 

Ending balance

 

$3,406

 

 

 

3,648

 

 

 

2,490

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

550

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

304

 

 

 

10,630

 

Allowance for credit loss-loans

 

$3,406

 

 

 

3,648

 

 

 

2,490

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

550

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

304

 

 

 

10,630

 

Allowance for credit losses loan commitments

 

 

1,525

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

1,585

 

Total allowance for credit losses

 

$4,931

 

 

 

3,651

 

 

 

2,503

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

590

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

308

 

 

 

12,215

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$3,302

 

 

 

3,497

 

 

 

2,475

 

 

 

234

 

 

 

453

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

164

 

 

 

10,126

 

Charge-offs

 

 

-

 

 

 

(8)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(339)

 

 

(347)

Recoveries

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

55

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

180

 

Provision (recovery) for loan losses (1)

 

 

104

 

 

 

158

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

(3)

 

 

42

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

355

 

 

 

671

 

Ending balance

 

$3,406

 

 

 

3,648

 

 

 

2,490

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

550

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

304

 

 

 

10,630

 

Allowance for credit loss-loans

 

$3,406

 

 

 

3,648

 

 

 

2,490

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

550

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

304

 

 

 

10,630

 

Allowance for credit losses loan commitments

 

 

1,525

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

1,585

 

Total allowance for credit losses

 

$4,931

 

 

 

3,651

 

 

 

2,503

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

590

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

308

 

 

 

12,215

 

 

(1) Excludes provision for credit losses related to unfunded commitments. Note 7, "Commitments and Contingencies" in the condensed consolidated financial statements provides more detail concerning the provision for credit losses related to unfunded commitments.

  

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and Land Development

 

 

Single-Family Residential

 

 

Commercial

 

 

Multifamily and Farmland

 

 

Commercial

 

 

Farm

 

 

Consumer and All Other

 

 

Total

 

Three months ended June 30, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$3,463

 

 

 

3,362

 

 

 

2,337

 

 

 

242

 

 

 

439

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

203

 

 

 

10,047

 

Charge-offs

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(37)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(135)

 

 

(172)

Recoveries

 

 

-

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

102

 

Provision (recovery) for loan losses (1)

 

 

(187)

 

 

15

 

 

 

(53)

 

 

(11)

 

 

(21)

 

 

-

 

 

 

72

 

 

 

(185)

Ending balance

 

$3,276

 

 

 

3,416

 

 

 

2,284

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

406

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

178

 

 

 

9,792

 

Allowance for credit loss-loans

 

$3,276

 

 

 

3,416

 

 

 

2,284

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

406

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

178

 

 

 

9,792

 

Allowance for credit losses loan commitments

 

 

1,257

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1,258

 

Total allowance for credit losses

 

$4,533

 

 

 

3,416

 

 

 

2,284

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

406

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

179

 

 

 

11,050

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended June 30, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

 

$3,385

 

 

 

3,386

 

 

 

2,322

 

 

 

246

 

 

 

446

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

209

 

 

 

9,995

 

Charge-offs

 

 

-

 

 

 

(5)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(37)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(242)

 

 

(284)

Recoveries

 

 

-

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

109

 

 

 

183

 

Provision (recovery) for loan losses (1)

 

 

(109)

 

 

(9)

 

 

(38)

 

 

(15)

 

 

(33)

 

 

-

 

 

 

102

 

 

 

(102)

Ending balance

 

$3,276

 

 

 

3,416

 

 

 

2,284

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

406

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

178

 

 

 

9,792

 

Allowance for credit loss-loans

 

$3,276

 

 

 

3,416

 

 

 

2,284

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

406

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

178

 

 

 

9,792

 

Allowance for credit losses loan commitments

 

 

1,257

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1,258

 

Total allowance for credit losses

 

$4,533

 

 

 

3,416

 

 

 

2,284

 

 

 

231

 

 

 

406

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

179

 

 

 

11,050

 

 

(1) Excludes provision for credit losses related to unfunded commitments. Note 7, "Commitments and Contingencies" in the condensed consolidated financial statements provides more detail concerning the provision for credit losses related to unfunded commitments.

 

 
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The Bank utilizes several credit quality indicators to manage credit risk in an ongoing manner. The Bank uses an internal risk grade system that categorizes loans into pass, watch or substandard categories.

 

The Bank uses the following credit quality indicators:

 

 

·

Pass – Includes loans ranging from excellent quality with a minimal amount of credit risk to loans with higher risk and servicing needs but still are considered to be acceptable. The higher risk loans in this category are not problem credits presently, but may be in the future if the borrower is unable to change its present course.

 

·

Watch – These loans are currently performing satisfactorily, but there has been some recent past due history on repayment and there are potential weaknesses that may, if not corrected, weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Bank’s position at some future date.

 

·

Substandard – A Substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or the collateral pledged (if there is any). There is a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. There is a distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

 

·

Doubtful – Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified Substandard, plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable.

 

·

Loss – Loans classified Loss are considered uncollectable and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this worthless loan even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.

   

 
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The following table presents by credit quality indicator, loan class and year of origination, the amortized cost of the Bank’s loans as of June 30, 2026.

 

 

 

Term Loans by Origination Year

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving

 

 

Converted to

 

 

Total

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Prior

 

 

Loans

 

 

Term Loans

 

 

Loans

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$32,178

 

 

 

41,930

 

 

 

11,967

 

 

 

20,149

 

 

 

14,616

 

 

 

7,709

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,957

 

 

 

133,506

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

51

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

78

 

Total Construction and land development

 

$32,178

 

 

 

41,930

 

 

 

11,967

 

 

 

20,200

 

 

 

14,616

 

 

 

7,736

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,957

 

 

 

133,584

 

Single family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$28,368

 

 

 

38,844

 

 

 

22,164

 

 

 

28,922

 

 

 

64,067

 

 

 

106,278

 

 

 

129,345

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

417,988

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

594

 

 

 

1,227

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,821

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

97

 

 

 

105

 

 

 

187

 

 

 

815

 

 

 

3,072

 

 

 

288

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,564

 

Total single family

 

$28,368

 

 

 

38,941

 

 

 

22,269

 

 

 

29,109

 

 

 

65,476

 

 

 

110,577

 

 

 

129,633

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

424,373

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$50,469

 

 

 

80,258

 

 

 

64,688

 

 

 

41,116

 

 

 

134,985

 

 

 

174,455

 

 

 

3,627

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

549,598

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

915

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

915

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

373

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

115

 

 

 

415

 

 

 

182

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,085

 

Total commercial

 

$50,469

 

 

 

80,631

 

 

 

64,688

 

 

 

41,231

 

 

 

135,400

 

 

 

175,552

 

 

 

3,627

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

551,598

 

Multifamily and farmland

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$2,236

 

 

 

13,265

 

 

 

1,229

 

 

 

6,937

 

 

 

17,192

 

 

 

32,122

 

 

 

186

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

73,167

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

35

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total multifamily and farmland

 

$2,236

 

 

 

13,265

 

 

 

1,229

 

 

 

6,937

 

 

 

17,192

 

 

 

32,157

 

 

 

186

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

73,202

 

Total real estate loans

 

$113,251

 

 

 

174,767

 

 

 

100,153

 

 

 

97,477

 

 

 

232,684

 

 

 

326,022

 

 

 

133,446

 

 

 

4,957

 

 

 

1,182,757

 

Loans not secured by real estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$14,271

 

 

 

11,865

 

 

 

6,481

 

 

 

5,568

 

 

 

2,579

 

 

 

10,614

 

 

 

19,392

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

70,770

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

75

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

122

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

122

 

Total Commercial

 

$14,271

 

 

 

11,865

 

 

 

6,481

 

 

 

5,568

 

 

 

2,701

 

 

 

10,689

 

 

 

19,392

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

70,967

 

Farm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$79

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

206

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

504

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total farm

 

$79

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

206

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

504

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$9,255

 

 

 

1,498

 

 

 

556

 

 

 

434

 

 

 

239

 

 

 

113

 

 

 

2,082

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

14,177

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total consumer

 

$9,255

 

 

 

1,498

 

 

 

556

 

 

 

434

 

 

 

254

 

 

 

113

 

 

 

2,082

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

14,192

 

All other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$3,964

 

 

 

78

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

5,315

 

 

 

1,647

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

11,119

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total all other

 

$3,964

 

 

 

78

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

5,315

 

 

 

1,647

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

11,119

 

Total loans not secured by real estate

 

$27,569

 

 

 

13,481

 

 

 

7,069

 

 

 

6,187

 

 

 

8,270

 

 

 

12,451

 

 

 

21,755

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

96,782

 

Total loans

 

$140,820

 

 

 

188,248

 

 

 

107,222

 

 

 

103,664

 

 

 

240,954

 

 

 

338,473

 

 

 

155,201

 

 

 

4,957

 

 

 

1,279,539

 

   

The following table presents by credit quality indicator, loan class and year of origination, gross loan charge-offs during the six months ended June 30, 2026.

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

Gross Loan Charge-offs by Origination Year

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving

 

 

Converted to

 

 

Total

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Prior

 

 

Loans

 

 

Term Loans

 

 

Loans

 

Real estate loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land development

 

$-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Single-family residential

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Commercial

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Multifamily and farmland

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total real estate loans

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Loans not secured by real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

8

 

Consumer

 

 

-

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

304

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

339

 

All other

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total gross charge-offs

 

$-

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

312

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

347

 

   

 
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The following table presents by credit quality indicator, loan class and year of origination, the amortized cost of the Bank’s loans as of December 31, 2025.

 

 

 

Term Loans by Origination Year

 

 

 

 

Revolving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving

 

 

Converted to

 

 

Total

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Prior

 

 

Loans

 

 

Term Loans

 

 

Loans

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$41,682

 

 

 

23,371

 

 

 

22,111

 

 

 

19,201

 

 

 

4,426

 

 

 

7,331

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,421

 

 

 

123,543

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

436

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

436

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

58

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

110

 

Total Construction and land development

 

$41,682

 

 

 

23,371

 

 

 

22,169

 

 

 

19,201

 

 

 

4,862

 

 

 

7,383

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,421

 

 

 

124,089

 

Single family

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$36,508

 

 

 

23,334

 

 

 

32,831

 

 

 

67,865

 

 

 

40,429

 

 

 

74,262

 

 

 

122,541

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

397,770

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

600

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,280

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,880

 

Substandard

 

 

97

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

91

 

 

 

3,096

 

 

 

755

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,342

 

Total single family

 

$36,605

 

 

 

23,442

 

 

 

33,026

 

 

 

68,465

 

 

 

40,520

 

 

 

78,638

 

 

 

123,296

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

403,992

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$85,400

 

 

 

60,520

 

 

 

43,489

 

 

 

135,504

 

 

 

64,216

 

 

 

130,607

 

 

 

3,818

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

523,554

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,070

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,070

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

430

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

475

 

Total commercial

 

$85,400

 

 

 

60,520

 

 

 

43,489

 

 

 

135,934

 

 

 

64,261

 

 

 

131,677

 

 

 

3,818

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

525,099

 

Multifamily and farmland

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$12,250

 

 

 

1,250

 

 

 

7,910

 

 

 

18,603

 

 

 

19,874

 

 

 

13,336

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

73,323

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

38

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total multifamily and farmland

 

$12,250

 

 

 

1,250

 

 

 

7,910

 

 

 

18,603

 

 

 

19,874

 

 

 

13,374

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

73,361

 

Total real estate loans

 

$175,937

 

 

 

108,583

 

 

 

106,594

 

 

 

242,203

 

 

 

129,517

 

 

 

231,072

 

 

 

127,214

 

 

 

5,421

 

 

 

1,126,541

 

Loans not secured by real estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$13,435

 

 

 

7,125

 

 

 

10,925

 

 

 

3,391

 

 

 

1,675

 

 

 

9,477

 

 

 

16,799

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

62,827

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

208

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total Commercial

 

$13,435

 

 

 

7,125

 

 

 

10,925

 

 

 

3,516

 

 

 

1,689

 

 

 

9,546

 

 

 

16,799

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

63,035

 

Farm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$91

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

154

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

318

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total farm

 

$91

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

154

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

318

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$2,085

 

 

 

866

 

 

 

612

 

 

 

333

 

 

 

77

 

 

 

73

 

 

 

2,197

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,243

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

17

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total consumer

 

$2,085

 

 

 

866

 

 

 

612

 

 

 

350

 

 

 

77

 

 

 

73

 

 

 

2,197

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,260

 

All other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

 

$550

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

5,315

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,248

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

8,234

 

Watch

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Substandard

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total all other

 

$550

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

5,315

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,248

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

8,234

 

Total loans not secured by real estate

 

$16,161

 

 

 

8,030

 

 

 

11,736

 

 

 

9,185

 

 

 

1,766

 

 

 

11,867

 

 

 

19,102

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

77,847

 

Total loans

 

$192,098

 

 

 

116,613

 

 

 

118,330

 

 

 

251,388

 

 

 

131,283

 

 

 

242,939

 

 

 

146,316

 

 

 

5,421

 

 

 

1,204,388

 

   

The following table presents by credit quality indicator, loan class and year of origination, gross loan charge-offs during the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

December 31, 2025

 

Gross Loan Charge-offs by Origination Year

 

 

 

 

Revolving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving

 

 

Converted to

 

 

Total

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Prior

 

 

Loans

 

 

Term Loans

 

 

Loans

 

Real estate loans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction and land development

 

$-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

31

 

Single-family residential

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5

 

Commercial

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Multifamily and farmland

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total real estate loans

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

36

 

Loans not secured by real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

100

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

112

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

287

 

Consumer

 

 

16

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

501

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

529

 

All other

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total gross charge-offs

 

$116

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

613

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

852

 

  

 
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(6) Leases

 

As of June 30, 2026, the Bank had operating right of use assets of $3.1 million and operating lease liabilities of $3.2 million. As of December 31, 2025, the Bank had operating right of use assets of $3.5 million and operating lease liabilities of $3.6 million. The Bank maintains operating leases on land and buildings for some of the Bank’s branch facilities and loan production offices. Most leases include one option to renew, with renewal terms extending up to 15 years. The decision on whether to include lease extension/renewal periods in lease accounting calculations is based on the judgment of management as to whether or not a lease extension/renewal option is reasonably certain to be exercised. Factors in determining whether an option is reasonably certain of exercise include, but are not limited to, the value of leasehold improvements, the value of renewal rates compared to market rates, and the presence of factors that would cause a significant economic penalty to the Bank if the option is not exercised.

 

The following table presents lease cost and other lease information as of June 30, 2026 and 2025.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 June 30,

2026

 

 

 June 30,

2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease cost

 

$390

 

 

$390

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

 

 

383

 

 

 

384

 

Operating cash flows from operating leases

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities - operating leases

 

 

-

 

 

 

64

 

Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases

 

 

7.09

 

 

 

7.62

 

Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases

 

 

2.97%

 

 

2.86%

 

The following table presents lease maturities as of June 30, 2026.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maturity Analysis of Operating Lease Liabilities:

 

 June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

2026

 

$367

 

2027

 

 

657

 

2028

 

 

515

 

2029

 

 

422

 

2030

 

 

424

 

Thereafter

 

 

1,270

 

      Total

 

 

3,655

 

      Less: Imputed Interest

 

 

(373)

      Operating Lease Liability

 

$3,282

 

 

(7) Commitments and Contingencies

 

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

 

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

 

 
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In most cases, the Bank requires collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Contractual Amount

 

 

 

 06/30/26

 

 

 12/31/25

 

Financial instruments whose contract amount represent credit risk:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments to extend credit

 

$378,320

 

 

 

366,461

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standby letters of credit

 

$1,639

 

 

 

1,576

 

 

Commitments to extend credit are conditional agreements to lend to a customer. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and because they may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount of $380.0 million does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

 

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to pay a third party on behalf of a customer. Those letters of credit are primarily issued to businesses in the Bank’s delineated market area. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank holds real estate, equipment, automobiles and customer deposits as collateral supporting those commitments for which collateral is deemed necessary.

 

The Company maintains an allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures such as unfunded balances for existing lines of credit, commitments to extend future credit, when this extension of credit is not unconditionally cancelable. The allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures is adjusted as a provision for credit loss expense. The estimate includes consideration of the likelihood that funding will occur, which is based on historical funding activity and an estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over its estimated life, which are the same loss rates that are used in computing the allowance for credit losses on loans. The allowance for credit losses for unfunded loan commitments of $1.6 million and $1.4 million at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, is separately classified on the balance sheet within Other Liabilities.

 

The following table presents the balance and activity in the allowance for credit losses for unfunded loan commitments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

For three months ended

 

 

For six months ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

June 30, 2025

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

June 30, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning Balance

 

$1,563

 

 

$1,286

 

 

$1,403

 

 

$1,101

 

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

 

 

22

 

 

 

(28)

 

 

182

 

 

 

157

 

Ending balance

 

$1,585

 

 

$1,258

 

 

$1,585

 

 

$1,258

 

  

(8) Fair Value

 

The Company is required to disclose fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized at fair value on the face of the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are detailed below. Where quoted prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flows and other valuation techniques. The use of discounted cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. The following disclosures should not be considered a surrogate of the liquidation value of the Company, but rather a good faith estimate of the increase or decrease in the value of financial instruments held by the Company since purchase, origination, or issuance.

 

The Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

 

 

·

Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

 

·

Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

 

·

Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

 

 
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Investment Securities Available for Sale

Fair values of investment securities available for sale are determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges when available. If quoted prices are not available, fair value is determined using matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. Fair values for investment securities with quoted market prices are reported in the Level 1 fair value category. Fair value measurements obtained from independent pricing services are reported in the Level 2 fair value category. All other fair value measurements are reported in the Level 3 fair value category.

 

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at lower of aggregate cost or market value. The cost of mortgage loans held for sale approximates the market value. Mortgage loans held for sale are reported in the Level 2 fair value category.

 

Loans

The fair value of loans, excluding previously presented individually evaluated loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses. The discount rates used to determine fair value use interest rate spreads that reflect factors such as liquidity, credit, and nonperformance risk of the loans. Loans are reported in the Level 3 fair value category, as the pricing of loans is more subjective than the pricing of other financial instruments.

 

Mutual Funds

Mutual funds held in the deferred compensation trust are carried at fair value. Mutual funds held in the deferred compensation trust are included in other assets on the balance sheet and reported in the Level 1 fair value category.

 

FHLB Borrowings

The fair value of FHLB borrowings is estimated based upon discounted future cash flows using a discount rate comparable to the current market rate for such borrowings. FHLB borrowings are reported in the Level 2 fair value category. Management determined that the valuation technique used at current period end and prior period end are more appropriately classified as Level 2 and has updated in the current period and prior period year end classifications to Level 2.

 

Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit

Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are generally short-term in duration and made at variable interest rates. Therefore, both the carrying value and estimated fair value associated with these instruments are immaterial.

 

Limitations

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

 

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

 

 
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The tables below present all financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy, as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

 

Level 1 Valuation

 

 

Level 2 Valuation

 

 

Level 3 Valuation

 

Available for sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

$7,612

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,612

 

 

 

-

 

U.S. Government sponsored enterprises

 

 

4,641

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,641

 

 

 

-

 

GSE - Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

208,760

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

208,760

 

 

 

-

 

Private label mortgage-backed securities

 

 

34,161

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

34,161

 

 

 

-

 

State and political subdivisions

 

 

109,308

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

109,308

 

 

 

-

 

Total available for sale securities

 

$364,482

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

364,482

 

 

 

-

 

Mutual funds held in deferred compensation trust

 

$3,230

 

 

 

3,230

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

  

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

 

Level 1 Valuation

 

 

Level 2 Valuation

 

 

Level 3 Valuation

 

Available for sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasuries

 

$7,609

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,609

 

 

 

-

 

U.S. Government sponsored enterprises

 

 

5,202

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,202

 

 

 

-

 

GSE - Mortgage-backed securities

 

 

211,916

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

211,916

 

 

 

-

 

Private label mortgage-backed securities

 

 

42,062

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

42,062

 

 

 

-

 

State and political subdivisions

 

 

110,574

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

110,574

 

 

 

-

 

Total available for sale securities

 

$377,363

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

377,363

 

 

 

-

 

Mutual funds held in deferred compensation trust

 

$2,855

 

 

 

2,855

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

   

The fair value measurements for individually evaluated loans and other real estate on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 are presented below. The fair value measurement process uses certified appraisals and other market-based information; however, in many cases, it also requires significant input based on management’s knowledge of, and judgment about, current market conditions, specific issues relating to the collateral and other matters. As a result, all fair value measurements for individually evaluated loans and other real estate are considered Level 3.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value June 30, 2026

 

 

Fair Value December 31, 2025

 

 

Valuation Technique

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs

 

General Range of Significant Unobservable Input Values

 

Individually evaluated loans

 

$389

 

 

$375

 

 

Appraised value

 

Discounts to reflect current market conditions and ultimate collectability

 

0 - 50%

 

 

 
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The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 are as follows:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 Carrying Amount

 

 

 Level 1

 

 

 Level 2

 

 

 Level 3

 

 

 Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$60,877

 

 

 

60,877

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

60,877

 

Investment securities available for sale

 

 

364,482

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

364,482

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

364,482

 

Other investments

 

 

2,577

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,577

 

 

 

2,577

 

Mortgage loans held for sale

 

 

1,742

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,742

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,742

 

Loans, net

 

 

1,268,909

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,273,004

 

 

 

1,273,004

 

Mutual funds held in deferred compensation trust

 

 

3,230

 

 

 

3,230

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,230

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

$1,567,292

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,569,113

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,569,113

 

Junior subordinated debentures

 

 

15,464

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,464

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,464

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 Carrying Amount

 

 

 Level 1

 

 

 Level 2

 

 

 Level 3

 

 

 Total

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$58,105

 

 

 

58,105

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

58,105

 

Investment securities available for sale

 

 

377,363

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

377,363

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

377,363

 

Other investments

 

 

2,595

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,595

 

 

 

2,595

 

Mortgage loans held for sale

 

 

1,136

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,136

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,136

 

Loans, net

 

 

1,194,262

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,197,371

 

 

 

1,197,371

 

Mutual funds held in deferred compensation trust

 

 

2,855

 

 

 

2,855

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,855

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

$1,509,225

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,511,596

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,511,596

 

Junior subordinated debentures

 

 

15,464

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,464

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,464

 

 

(9) Reportable Segments

 

The Company has two reportable segments as described below:

 

Banking Operations – This segment reflects the consolidated Bank, excluding CBRES. The primary source of revenue for this segment is net interest income.

 

CBRES – A Bank subsidiary that provides appraisal management services to community banks. The primary source of revenue for this segment is appraisal management fee income.

 

The Bank’s executive management team, which is comprised of the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and executive vice presidents, is the chief operating decision maker for the Company. The Bank’s executive management team reviews actual net income versus budgeted net income for the Banking Operations and CBRES operating segments on a quarterly basis to assess segment performance.

 

 
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The following table presents financial information for the reportable segments. Financial results by operating segment, including significant expense categories provided to the chief operating decision maker, are detailed below. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. The information provided under the caption “Other” represents the parent company, which is not considered to be a reportable segment, is included to reconcile the results of the operating segments to the consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Banking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Operations

 

 

 CBRES

 

 

Other

 

 

Consolidated

 

As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

$21,520

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

21,526

 

Interest expense

 

 

5,341

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

217

 

 

 

5,558

 

Net interest income

 

 

16,179

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(211)

 

 

15,968

 

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

 

 

293

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

293

 

Noninterest income

 

 

4,099

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,099

 

Appraisal management fee income

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,044

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,044

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

 

6,850

 

 

 

181

 

 

 

96

 

 

 

7,127

 

Occupancy

 

 

2,540

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,540

 

Appraisal management fee expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,438

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,438

 

Noninterest expense

 

 

3,687

 

 

 

185

 

 

 

111

 

 

 

3,983

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

1,531

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

(88)

 

 

1,496

 

Net income (loss)

 

$5,377

 

 

 

187

 

 

 

(330)

 

 

5,234

 

Total assets

 

$1,758,885

 

 

 

5,533

 

 

 

581

 

 

 

1,764,999

 

As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

$20,712

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

20,720

 

Interest expense

 

 

5,881

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

242

 

 

 

6,123

 

Net interest income

 

 

14,831

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(234)

 

 

14,597

 

Provision for (recovery of) credit losses

 

 

(213)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(213)

Noninterest income

 

 

3,720

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,720

 

Appraisal management fee income

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,973

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,973

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

 

6,895

 

 

 

180

 

 

 

93

 

 

 

7,168

 

Occupancy

 

 

2,057

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,058

 

Appraisal management fee expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,156

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,156

 

Noninterest expense

 

 

3,138

 

 

 

227

 

 

 

93

 

 

 

3,458

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

1,497

 

 

 

94

 

 

 

(88)

 

 

1,503

 

Net income (loss)

 

$5,177

 

 

 

315

 

 

 

(332)

 

 

5,160

 

Total assets

 

$1,688,255

 

 

 

4,888

 

 

 

702

 

 

 

1,693,845

 

As of and for the six months ended June, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

$42,389

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

42,402

 

Interest expense

 

 

10,897

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

434

 

 

 

11,331

 

Net interest income

 

 

31,492

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(421)

 

 

31,071

 

Provision for credit losses

 

 

853

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

853

 

Noninterest income

 

 

7,949

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,949

 

Appraisal management fee income

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,664

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,664

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

 

13,781

 

 

 

407

 

 

 

185

 

 

 

14,373

 

Occupancy

 

 

4,846

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,847

 

Appraisal management fee expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,533

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,533

 

Noninterest expense

 

 

7,183

 

 

 

338

 

 

 

179

 

 

 

7,700

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

2,824

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

(165)

 

 

2,746

 

Net income (loss)

 

$9,954

 

 

 

298

 

 

 

(620)

 

 

9,632

 

Total assets

 

$1,758,885

 

 

 

5,533

 

 

 

581

 

 

 

1,764,999

 

As of and for the six months ended June, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

$40,675

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

40,690

 

Interest expense

 

 

11,666

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

483

 

 

 

12,149

 

Net interest income

 

 

29,009

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(468)

 

 

28,541

 

Provision for credit losses

 

 

55

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

55

 

Noninterest income

 

 

7,207

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,207

 

Appraisal management fee income

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,015

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,015

 

Salaries and employee benefits

 

 

13,361

 

 

 

400

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

13,956

 

Occupancy

 

 

4,075

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,086

 

Appraisal management fee expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,575

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,575

 

Noninterest expense

 

 

6,221

 

 

 

415

 

 

 

160

 

 

 

6,796

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

2,822

 

 

 

141

 

 

 

(173)

 

 

2,790

 

Net income (loss)

 

$9,682

 

 

 

473

 

 

 

(650)

 

 

9,505

 

Total assets

 

$1,688,255

 

 

 

4,888

 

 

 

702

 

 

 

1,693,845

 

 

 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following is a discussion of the financial position and results of operations of the Company and should be read in conjunction with the information set forth under Item 1A Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto on pages A-20 through A-62 of the Company’s 2025 Annual Report to Shareholders which is Appendix A to the Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

 

Introduction

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of earnings and related data are presented to assist in understanding the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company. The Company is the parent company of the Bank and a registered bank holding company operating under the supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”). The Bank is a North Carolina-chartered bank, with offices in Catawba, Lincoln, Alexander, Mecklenburg, Iredell, Rowan and Forsyth counties, operating under the banking laws of North Carolina and the rules and regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”).

 

Overview

 

Our business consists principally of attracting deposits from the general public and investing these funds in commercial loans, real estate mortgage loans, real estate construction loans and consumer loans. Our profitability depends primarily on our net interest income, which is the difference between the income we receive on our loan and investment securities portfolios and our cost of funds, which consists of interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds. Net interest income also is affected by the relative amounts of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. When interest-earning assets approximate or exceed interest-bearing liabilities, a positive interest rate spread will generate net interest income. Our profitability is also affected by the level of other income and operating expenses. Other income consists primarily of miscellaneous fees related to our loans and deposits, mortgage banking income and commissions from sales of annuities and mutual funds. Operating expenses consist of compensation and benefits, occupancy related expenses, federal deposit and other insurance premiums, data processing, advertising and other expenses.

 

Our operations are influenced significantly by local economic conditions and by policies of financial institution regulatory authorities. The earnings on our assets are influenced by the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve, inflation, interest rates, market and monetary fluctuations. Lending activities are affected by the demand for commercial and other types of loans, which in turn is affected by the interest rates at which such financing may be offered. Our cost of funds is influenced by interest rates on competing investments and by rates offered on similar investments by competing financial institutions in our market area, as well as general market interest rates. These factors can cause fluctuations in our net interest income and other income. In addition, local economic conditions can impact the credit risk of our loan portfolio, in that (1) local employers may be required to eliminate employment positions of individual borrowers, and (2) small businesses and commercial borrowers may experience a downturn in their operating performance and become unable to make timely payments on their loans. Management evaluates these factors in estimating the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”, “allowance for credit losses”, or “allowance”) and changes in these economic factors could result in increases or decreases to the provision for loan losses.

 

The Federal Reserve Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) increased the target federal funds rate 500 basis points between March 2022 and July 2023 to address the supply-chain disruption and rising inflation that had developed in the markets. The target federal funds rate was lowered 175 basis points between September 2024 and December 2025 to a range of 3.50% to 3.75% at June 30, 2026. We believe that economic conditions in our market area continue to be relatively stable and as a result businesses in our market area continue to grow and invest. Our experience is that the uncertainty expressed in the national and international markets through the primary economic indicators of activity are not as pronounced in our local market, and as a result we expect continued moderate economic growth in our market area.

 

Although we are unable to control the external factors that influence our business, by maintaining high levels of balance sheet liquidity, managing our interest rate exposures and by actively monitoring asset quality, we seek to minimize the potentially adverse risks of unforeseen and unfavorable economic trends. Because the assets and liabilities of a bank are primarily monetary in nature (payable in fixed, determinable amounts), the performance of a bank is affected more by changes in interest rates than by inflation. Interest rates generally increase as the rate of inflation increases, but the magnitude of the change in rates may not be the same. The effect of inflation on banks is normally not as significant as its influence on those businesses that have large investments in plants and inventories. During periods of high inflation there are normally corresponding increases in the money supply, and banks will normally experience above average growth in assets, loans, and deposits. Also, general increases in the price of goods and services can be expected to result in increased operating expenses.

 

 
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Our business emphasis has been and continues to be to operate as a well-capitalized, profitable and independent community-oriented financial institution dedicated to providing quality customer service. We are committed to meeting the financial needs of the communities in which we operate. We expect growth to be achieved in our local markets and through expansion opportunities in contiguous or nearby markets. While we would be willing to consider growth by acquisition in certain circumstances, we do not consider the acquisition of another company to be necessary for our continued ability to provide a reasonable return to our shareholders. We believe that we can be more effective in serving our customers than many of our non-local competitors because of our ability to quickly and effectively provide senior management responses to customer needs and inquiries. Our ability to provide these services is enhanced by the stability and experience of our Bank officers and managers.

 

Summary of Critical Accounting Policies

 

The Company’s accounting policies are fundamental to understanding management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition. Many of the Company’s accounting policies require significant judgment regarding valuation of assets and liabilities and/or significant interpretation of specific accounting guidance. A complete description of the Company’s significant accounting policies can be found in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report to Shareholders which is Appendix A to the Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. There have been no significant changes to the application of significant accounting policies since December 31, 2025.

 

Results of Operations

 

Summary. Net earnings were $5.2 million or $0.98 per share and $0.96 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $5.2 million or $0.97 per share and $0.95 per diluted share for the prior year period. The increase in second quarter net earnings is primarily attributable to an increase in net interest income, which was partially offset by an increase in the provision for credit losses, a decrease in non-interest income and an increase in non-interest expense, compared to the prior year period, as discussed below.

 

Net earnings were $9.6 million or $1.81 per share and $1.76 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $9.5 million or $1.79 per share and $1.74 per diluted share for the same period one year ago. The increase in year-to-date net earnings is primarily attributable to an increase in net interest income, which was partially offset by an increase in the provision for credit losses, a decrease in non-interest income and an increase in non-interest expense, compared to the prior year period, as discussed below.

 

The annualized return on average assets was 1.13% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 1.15% for the same period one year ago, and annualized return on average shareholders’ equity was 12.22% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 14.06% for the same period one year ago.

 

Net Interest Income. Net interest income, the major component of the Company’s net income, is the amount by which interest and fees generated by interest-earning assets exceed the total cost of funds used to carry them. Net interest income is affected by changes in the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as changes in the yields earned and rates paid. Net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax-equivalent net interest income by average interest-earning assets, and represents the Company’s net yield on its interest-earning assets.

 

Net interest income was $16.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $14.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in net interest income is due to a $806,000 increase in interest income and a $565,000 decrease in interest expense. Net interest income after the provision for credit losses was $15.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $14.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The provision for credit losses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $293,000, compared to a recovery of $213,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in the provision for credit losses reflects continued growth in total loans, which increased $36.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to an increase of $5.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025. Additionally, the increase in the provision for credit losses includes a $29,000 increase in net charge-offs during the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

 

 
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Interest income was $21.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $20.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in interest income is primarily due to a $1.5 million increase in interest income and fees on loans, which was partially offset by a $511,000 decrease in interest income on balances due from banks and a $231,000 decrease in interest income on investment securities. The increase in interest income and fees on loans is primarily due to an increase in total loans. The decrease in interest income on balances due from banks is due to a decrease in average balances outstanding and rate decreases implemented by the FOMC. The decrease in interest income on investment securities is due to a reduction in balances outstanding and decreases in yields on variable rate securities. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, average loans were $1.25 billion, an increase of $96.2 million from average loans of $1.16 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2025. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, average investment securities were $411.2 million, a decrease of $7.8 million from average investment securities of $419.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The average yield on loans for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was 5.83% and 5.78%, respectively. The average yield on investment securities available for sale was 3.03% and 3.21% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The average yield on earning assets was 5.12% and 5.07% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

   

Interest expense was $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $6.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in interest expense is primarily due to a decrease in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities resulting from rate decreases implemented by the FOMC. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, average interest-bearing non-maturity deposits were $811.7 million, an increase of $61.4 million from average interest-bearing non-maturity deposits of $750.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, average certificates of deposit were $315.9 million, a decrease of $37.4 million from average certificates of deposit of $353.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The average rate paid on interest-bearing checking and savings accounts was 1.51% and 1.46% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The average rate paid on certificates of deposit was 2.90% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 3.58% for the same period one year ago. The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities was 1.95% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 2.19% for the same period one year ago.

 

The following table sets forth for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the average amounts outstanding, the interest incurred on such amounts and the average rate earned or incurred for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. The table also sets forth the average rate earned on total interest-earning assets, the average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities, and the net yield on total average interest-earning assets for the same periods. Yield information does not give effect to changes in fair value of available for sale investment securities that are reflected as a component of shareholders’ equity. Yields and interest income on tax-exempt investments for the three months ended June 30, 2026 have been adjusted to present this information on a tax equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 22.58% for securities that are both federal and state tax exempt and an effective tax rate of 20.58% for federal tax-exempt securities. Yields and interest income on tax-exempt investments for the three months ended June 30, 2025 have been adjusted to present this information on a tax equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 22.78% for securities that are both federal and state tax exempt and an effective tax rate of 20.53% for federal tax-exempt securities. Non-accrual loans and the interest income that was recorded on non-accrual loans, if any, are included in the yield calculations for loans in all periods reported. The Company believes the presentation of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis provides comparability of net interest income from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and facilitates comparability within the industry. Although the Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors’ understanding of its business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented below.

 

 
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June 30, 2026

 

 

June 30, 2025

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Average Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Yield / Rate

 

 

Average Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Yield / Rate

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans receivable

 

$1,252,389

 

 

$18,196

 

 

 

5.83%

 

$1,156,140

 

 

$16,648

 

 

 

5.78%

Investments - taxable

 

 

276,837

 

 

 

2,436

 

 

 

3.53%

 

 

283,382

 

 

 

2,652

 

 

 

3.75%

Investments - nontaxable*

 

 

134,352

 

 

 

703

 

 

 

2.10%

 

 

135,660

 

 

 

720

 

 

 

2.13%

Due from banks

 

 

21,512

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

3.64%

 

 

64,293

 

 

 

706

 

 

 

4.40%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

 

1,685,090

 

 

 

21,530

 

 

 

5.12%

 

 

1,639,475

 

 

 

20,726

 

 

 

5.07%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

 

27,836

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,773

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses

 

 

(10,419)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,065)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

27,013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,671

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$1,729,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$1,680,854

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand, MMDA & savings deposits

 

$811,741

 

 

$3,058

 

 

 

1.51%

 

$750,322

 

 

$2,729

 

 

 

1.46%

Time deposits

 

 

315,945

 

 

 

2,283

 

 

 

2.90%

 

 

353,303

 

 

 

3,152

 

 

 

3.58%

Junior subordinated debentures

 

 

15,464

 

 

 

217

 

 

 

5.63%

 

 

15,464

 

 

 

242

 

 

 

6.28%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

1,143,150

 

 

 

5,558

 

 

 

1.95%

 

 

1,119,089

 

 

 

6,123

 

 

 

2.19%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing liabilities and shareholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demand deposits

 

 

415,511

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

409,894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

14,022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,648

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

156,837

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

137,223

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

$1,729,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$1,680,854

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest spread

 

 

 

 

 

$15,972

 

 

 

3.17%

 

 

 

 

 

$14,603

 

 

 

2.88%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net yield on interest-earning assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.80%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.57%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable equivalent adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities

 

 

 

 

 

$4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

 

 

$15,968

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$14,597

 

 

 

 

 

    

*Includes U.S. Government agency securities that are non-taxable for state income tax purposes of $5.1 million in 2026 and $6.1 million in 2025.  Tax rates of 2.00% and 2.25% were used to calculate the tax equivalent yields on these securities in 2026 and 2025, respectively.

 

Net interest income was $31.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $28.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in net interest income is due to a $1.7 million increase in interest income and a $818,000 decrease in interest expense. Net interest income after the provision for credit losses was $30.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $28.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The provision for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $853,000, compared to $55,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in the provision for credit losses reflects continued growth in total loans, which increased $75.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to an increase of $19.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. Additionally, the increase in the provision for credit losses includes a $66,000 increase in net charge-offs during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.

 

 
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Interest income was $42.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $40.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in interest income is primarily due to a $3.0 million increase in interest income and fees on loans, which was partially offset by a $620,000 decrease in interest income on balances due from banks and a $673,000 decrease in interest income on investment securities. The increase in interest income and fees on loans is primarily due to an increase in total loans. The decrease in interest income on balances due from banks is due to a decrease in average balances outstanding and rate decreases implemented by the FOMC. The decrease in interest income on investment securities is due to a reduction in balances outstanding and decreases in yields on variable rate securities. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, average loans were $1.24 billion, an increase of $88.3 million from average loans of $1.15 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, average investment securities were $412.3 million, a decrease of $15.3 million from average investment securities of $427.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The average yield on loans for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was 5.81% and 5.73%, respectively. The average yield on investment securities available for sale was 3.05% and 3.23% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The average yield on earning assets was 5.11% and 5.05% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

   

Interest expense was $11.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $12.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in interest expense is primarily due to a decrease in rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities resulting from rate decreases implemented by the FOMC. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, average interest-bearing non-maturity deposits were $797.1 million, an increase of $48.4 million from average interest-bearing non-maturity deposits of $748.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, average certificates of deposit were $327.9 million, a decrease of $19.4 million from average certificates of deposit of $347.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The average rate paid on interest-bearing checking and savings accounts was 1.50% and 1.45% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The average rate paid on certificates of deposit was 3.05% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 3.65% for the same period one year ago. The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities was 2.00% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 2.20% for the same period one year ago.

 

The following table sets forth for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the average amounts outstanding, the interest incurred on such amounts and the average rate earned or incurred for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. The table also sets forth the average rate earned on total interest-earning assets, the average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities, and the net yield on total average interest-earning assets for the same periods. Yield information does not give effect to changes in fair value of available for sale investment securities that are reflected as a component of shareholders’ equity. Yields and interest income on tax-exempt investments for the six months ended June 30, 2026 have been adjusted to present this information on a tax equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 22.58% for securities that are both federal and state tax exempt and an effective tax rate of 20.58% for federal tax-exempt securities. Yields and interest income on tax-exempt investments for the six months ended June 30, 2025 have been adjusted to present this information on a tax equivalent basis using an effective tax rate of 22.78% for securities that are both federal and state tax exempt and an effective tax rate of 20.53% for federal tax-exempt securities. Non-accrual loans and the interest income that was recorded on non-accrual loans, if any, are included in the yield calculations for loans in all periods reported. The Company believes the presentation of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis provides comparability of net interest income from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and facilitates comparability within the industry. Although the Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors’ understanding of its business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented below.

 

 
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Six months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

June 30, 2025

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Average Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Yield / Rate

 

 

Average Balance

 

 

Interest

 

 

Yield / Rate

 

Interest-earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans receivable

 

$1,237,538

 

 

 

35,669

 

 

 

5.81%

 

$1,149,274

 

 

 

32,664

 

 

 

5.73%

Investments - taxable

 

 

281,603

 

 

 

4,916

 

 

 

3.52%

 

 

294,651

 

 

 

5,516

 

 

 

3.78%

Investments - nontaxable*

 

 

130,688

 

 

 

1,390

 

 

 

2.14%

 

 

132,997

 

 

 

1,466

 

 

 

2.22%

Due from banks

 

 

24,342

 

 

 

436

 

 

 

3.61%

 

 

48,702

 

 

 

1,056

 

 

 

4.37%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

 

 

1,674,171

 

 

 

42,411

 

 

 

5.11%

 

 

1,625,624

 

 

 

40,702

 

 

 

5.05%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest earning assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and due from banks

 

 

27,911

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29,139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses

 

 

(10,273)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,026)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

29,141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,440

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$1,720,950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$1,666,177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand, MMDA & savings deposits

 

$797,071

 

 

 

5,945

 

 

 

1.50%

 

$748,650

 

 

 

5,381

 

 

 

1.45%

Time deposits

 

 

327,886

 

 

 

4,952

 

 

 

3.05%

 

 

347,333

 

 

 

6,285

 

 

 

3.65%

Junior subordinated debentures

 

 

15,464

 

 

 

434

 

 

 

5.66%

 

 

15,464

 

 

 

483

 

 

 

6.30%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

 

 

1,140,421

 

 

 

11,331

 

 

 

2.00%

 

 

1,111,447

 

 

 

12,149

 

 

 

2.20%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-interest bearing liabilities and shareholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demand deposits

 

 

410,553

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

406,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

10,975

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,396

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

159,001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

136,373

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

$1,720,950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$1,664,466

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest spread

 

 

 

 

 

$31,080

 

 

 

3.11%

 

 

 

 

 

$28,553

 

 

 

2.85%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net yield on interest-earning assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.74%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.54%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable equivalent adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment securities

 

 

 

 

 

$9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net interest income

 

 

 

 

 

$31,071

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$28,541

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Includes U.S. Government agency securities that are non-taxable for state income tax purposes of $5.3 million in 2026 and $7.3 million in 2025.  Tax rates of 2.00% and 2.25% were used to calculate the tax equivalent yields on these securities in 2026 and 2025, respectively.

 

 
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Changes in interest income and interest expense can result from variances in both volume and rates. The following table describes the impact on the Company’s tax equivalent net interest income resulting from changes in average balances and average rates for the periods indicated. The changes in net interest income due to both volume and rate changes have been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the changes in each.

  

 

 

 Three months ended June 30, 2026

compared to three months ended

June 30, 2025

 

 

 Six months ended June 30, 2026

compared to six months ended

June 30, 2025

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Changes in average volume

 

 

Changes in average rates

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease)

 

 

Changes in average volume

 

 

Changes in average rates

 

 

Total Increase (Decrease)

 

Interest income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans: Net of unearned income

 

$1,392

 

 

 

156

 

 

 

1,548

 

 

 

2,526

 

 

 

479

 

 

 

3,005

 

Investments - taxable

 

 

(59)

 

 

(157)

 

 

(216)

 

 

(236)

 

 

(364)

 

 

(600)

Investments - nontaxable

 

 

(7)

 

 

(10)

 

 

(17)

 

 

(25)

 

 

(51)

 

 

(76)

Due from banks

 

 

(429)

 

 

(82)

 

 

(511)

 

 

(482)

 

 

(138)

 

 

(620)

Total interest income

 

 

897

 

 

 

(93)

 

 

804

 

 

 

1,783

 

 

 

(74)

 

 

1,709

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest-bearing demand,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MMDA & savings deposits

 

 

227

 

 

 

102

 

 

 

329

 

 

 

355

 

 

 

209

 

 

 

564

 

Time deposits

 

 

(302)

 

 

(567)

 

 

(869)

 

 

(323)

 

 

(1,010)

 

 

(1,333)

Junior subordinated debentures

 

 

-

 

 

 

(25)

 

 

(25)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(49)

 

 

(49)

Total interest expense

 

 

(75)

 

 

(490)

 

 

(565)

 

 

32

 

 

 

(850)

 

 

(818)

Net interest income

 

$972

 

 

 

397

 

 

 

1,369

 

 

 

1,751

 

 

 

776

 

 

 

2,527

 

 

Provision for Credit Losses. The provision for credit losses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $293,000, compared to a recovery of $213,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in the provision for credit losses reflects continued growth in total loans, which increased $36.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to an increase of $5.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025. Additionally, the increase in the provision for credit losses includes a $29,000 increase in net charge-offs during the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

 

The provision for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $853,000, compared to $55,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in the provision for credit losses reflects continued growth in total loans, which increased $75.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to an increase of $19.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. Additionally, the increase in the provision for credit losses includes a $66,000 increase in net charge-offs during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.

 

Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income was $7.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $7.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in non-interest income is primarily attributable to a $929,000 decrease in appraisal management fee income due to a decrease in appraisal volume, which was partially offset by a $108,000 increase in mortgage banking income due to an increase in secondary mortgage market activity and a $254,000 increase in miscellaneous non-interest income primarily due to an increase in deferred compensation income associated with an increase in valuations for the assets in the deferred compensation plan and an increase in income on Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) investments.

 

Non-interest income was $13.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $14.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in non-interest income is primarily attributable to a $1.4 million decrease in appraisal management fee income due to a decrease in appraisal volume, which was partially offset by a $216,000 increase in mortgage banking income due to an increase in secondary mortgage market activity and a $492,000 increase in miscellaneous non-interest income primarily due to an increase in deferred compensation income associated with an increase in valuations for the assets in the deferred compensation plan and an increase in income on SBIC investments.

 

Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense was $16.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $15.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in non-interest expense is primarily attributable to a $482,000 increase in occupancy expense primarily due to an increase in furniture and equipment maintenance/service contract expenses, a $241,000 increase in debit card expense and a $288,000 increase in miscellaneous non-interest expense primarily due to an increase in deferred compensation expense associated with an increase in valuations for the assets in the deferred compensation plan. The increases in non-interest expense were partially offset by a $718,000 decrease in appraisal management fee expense due to a decrease in appraisal volume.

 

 
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Non-interest expense was $31.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $30.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in non-interest expense is primarily attributable to a $417,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits expense primarily due to increases in salary and restricted stock expenses, a $761,000 increase in occupancy expense primarily due to an increase in furniture and equipment maintenance/service contract expenses, a $179,000 increase in professional fees primarily due to an increase in consulting expense, a $431,000 increase in debit card expense and a $293,000 increase in miscellaneous non-interest expense primarily due to an increase in deferred compensation expense associated with an increase in valuations for the assets in the deferred compensation plan. The increases in non-interest expense were partially offset by a $1.0 million decrease in appraisal management fee expense due to a decrease in appraisal volume.

 

Income Taxes. Income tax expense was $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. The effective tax rate was 22.23% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 22.56% for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Income tax expense was $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $2.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The effective tax rate was 22.18% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 22.69% for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to the North Carolina corporate income tax rate decreasing from 2.25% to 2.00% effective January 1, 2026 and the revaluation of the deferred tax asset due to further upcoming reductions in the North Carolina corporate income tax rate.

 

Analysis of Financial Condition

 

Investment Securities. Available for sale securities were $364.5 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $377.4 million as of December 31, 2025. Average investment securities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $412.3 million, compared to $421.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

Loans. Total loans were $1.28 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared to $1.20 billion at December 31, 2025. Average loans represented 74% and 70% of average earning assets for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and the year ended December 31, 2025, respectively.

 

The Bank had $1.7 million and $1.1 million in mortgage loans held for sale as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

 

Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, a substantial portion of the loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, which is dependent upon the real estate market. Real estate mortgage loans include both commercial and residential mortgage loans. At June 30, 2026, the Bank had $144.6 million in residential mortgage loans, $130.7 million in home equity loans and $773.2 million in commercial mortgage loans, which include $624.8 million secured by commercial property and $148.4 million secured by residential property. All residential mortgage loans are originated as fully amortizing loans, with no negative amortization. The Bank also had construction and land development loans totaling $133.6 million at June 30, 2026.

 

Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL). The allowance for credit losses reflects management’s assessment and estimate of the risks associated with extending credit and its evaluation of the quality of the loan portfolio. The Bank periodically analyzes the loan portfolio in an effort to review asset quality and to establish an allowance that management believes will be adequate in light of anticipated risks and loan losses. In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, size, quality and risk of loans in the portfolio are reviewed.

 

The allowance for credit losses on loans is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loans are charged off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off and expected to be charged-off. Accrued interest receivable is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. The allowance for credit losses represents management’s estimate of lifetime credit losses inherent in loans as of June 30, 2026. The allowance for credit losses is estimated by management using relevant available information, from both internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company measures expected credit losses for loans on a pooled basis when similar risk characteristics exist. The Company calculates the allowance for credit losses using a Weighted Average Remaining Maturity (“WARM”) methodology.

 

Additionally, the allowance for credit losses calculation includes subjective adjustments for qualitative risk factors that are likely to cause estimated credit losses to differ from historical experience. These qualitative adjustments may increase or decrease reserve levels and include adjustments for: local, state and national economic outlook; levels and trends of delinquencies; trends in volume, mix and size of loans; seasoning of the loan portfolio; experience of staff; concentrations of credit; and interest rate risk.

 

 
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The portion of the ACL balance attributable to qualitative factors was $5.6 million and $5.3 million at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The risk factors are weighted as follows: Local, State and National Economic Outlook – 30%, Concentrations of Credit – 5%, Interest Rate Risk – 5%, Trends in Terms of Volume, Mix and Size of Loans – 15%, Seasoning of the Loan Portfolio – 10%, Experience of Staff – 10%, and Levels and Trends of Delinquencies – 25%. No changes to the risk status of any of the risk factors was made during the six months ended June 30, 2026.

 

Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. When management determines that foreclosure is probable and the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, the expected credit losses are based on the fair value of collateral at the reporting date adjusted for selling costs as appropriate.

 

Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters of credit issued to meet customer financing needs. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for off-balance sheet loan commitments represents the contractual amount of those instruments. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

 

The Company records an allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures, unless the commitments to extend credit are unconditionally cancelable. The allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is estimated by loan segment at each balance sheet date under the current expected credit loss model using the same methodologies as portfolio loans, taking into consideration the likelihood that funding will occur as well as any third-party guarantees. The allowance for unfunded commitments is included in other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

 

The allowance for credit losses on loans was $10.6 million or 0.83% of total loans at June 30, 2026, compared to $10.1 million or 0.84% of total loans at December 31, 2025. The allowance for credit losses on loans increased $504,000 primarily due to a $75.2 million increase in total loans from December 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

 

The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments was $1.6 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $1.4 million at December 31, 2025. The increase in the allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments was due to a $11.7 million increase in unfunded loan commitments from December 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

 

Management uses several measures to assess and monitor the credit risks in the loan portfolio, including a loan grading system that begins upon loan origination and continues until the loan is collected or collectability becomes doubtful. Upon loan origination, the Bank’s originating loan officer evaluates the quality of the loan and assigns one of eight risk grades. The loan officer monitors the loan’s performance and credit quality and makes changes to the credit grade as conditions warrant. When originated or renewed, all loans over a certain dollar amount receive in-depth reviews and risk assessments by the Bank’s Credit Administration. Before making any changes in these risk grades, management considers assessments as determined by the third-party credit review firm (as described below), regulatory examiners and the Bank’s Credit Administration. Any issues regarding the risk assessments are addressed by the Bank’s senior credit administrators and factored into management’s decision to originate or renew the loan. The board of directors of the Bank (the “Bank Board”) reviews, on a monthly basis, an analysis of the Bank’s reserves relative to the range of reserves estimated by the Bank’s Credit Administration.

 

As an additional measure, the Bank engages an independent third party to review the underwriting, documentation and risk grading analyses. This independent third party reviews and evaluates loan relationships greater than or equal to $1.5 million as well as a periodic sample of commercial relationships with exposures below $1.5 million, excluding loans in default, and loans in process of litigation or liquidation. The third party’s evaluation and report is shared with management and the Bank Board.

 

The allowance for credit losses represents management’s estimate of credit losses for the remaining estimated life of the Bank’s financial assets, including loan receivables and some off-balance sheet credit exposures. Estimating the amount of the allowance for credit losses requires significant judgment and the use of estimates related to historical experience, current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts, and the value of collateral on collateral-dependent loans. The loan portfolio also represents the largest asset type on our consolidated balance sheet. Credit losses are charged against the allowance, while recoveries of amounts previously charged off are credited to the allowance. A provision for credit losses is charged to operations based on management’s periodic evaluation of the factors previously mentioned, as well as other pertinent factors.

 

There are many factors affecting the allowance for credit losses; some are quantitative while others require qualitative judgment. Although management believes its process for determining the allowance adequately considers all the potential factors that could potentially result in credit losses, the process includes subjective elements and is susceptible to significant change. To the extent actual outcomes differ from management estimates, additional provision for credit losses could be required that could adversely affect our earnings or financial position in future periods.

 

 
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Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowance. Such agencies may require adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examinations. Management believes it has established the allowance for credit losses pursuant to Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”), and has considered the views of its regulators and the current economic environment. Management considers the allowance adequate to cover the estimated losses inherent in the Bank’s loan portfolio as of the date of the financial statements. Although management uses the best information available to make evaluations, significant future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic and other conditions, thus adversely affecting the operating results of the Company.

 

Non-performing assets were $5.2 million or 0.29% of total assets at June 30, 2026, compared to $4.2 million or 0.25% of total assets at December 31, 2025. Non-performing assets comprise $4.0 million in residential mortgage loans, $1.1 million in commercial mortgage loans and $122,000 in other loans at June 30, 2026, compared to $3.6 million in residential mortgage loans and $533,000 in commercial mortgage loans at December 31, 2025. The Bank had no other real estate owned or repossessed assets as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

 

Deposits. Deposits were $1.57 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared to $1.51 billion as of December 31, 2025. Core deposits, a non-GAAP measure, which include noninterest-bearing demand deposits, NOW, MMDA, savings and non-brokered certificates of deposit of denominations of less than $250,000, were $1.44 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $1.35 billion at December 31, 2025. Management believes it is useful to calculate and present core deposits because of the positive impact this low cost funding source provides to the Bank’s overall cost of funds and profitability. Certificates of deposit in amounts of $250,000 or more totaled $131.2 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $160.4 million at December 31, 2025.

 

Estimated uninsured deposits totaled $336.5 million, or 21.47% of total deposits, at June 30, 2026, compared to $358.5 million, or 23.75% of total deposits, at December 31, 2025. Uninsured amounts are estimated based on the portion of account balances in excess of FDIC insurance limits. The Bank did not have any significant deposit concentrations at June 30, 2026.

 

Borrowed Funds. There were no borrowed funds, other than junior subordinated debt debentures, outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

 

Junior Subordinated Debentures (related to Trust Preferred Securities). Junior subordinated debentures were $15.5 million at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

 

Asset Liability and Interest Rate Risk Management. The objective of the Company’s Asset Liability and Interest Rate Risk strategies is to identify and manage the sensitivity of net interest income to changing interest rates and to minimize the interest rate risk between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities at various maturities. This is done in conjunction with the need to maintain adequate liquidity and the overall goal of maximizing net interest income.

 

The Company manages its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates through policies established by the Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) of the Bank. The ALCO meets quarterly and has the responsibility for approving asset/liability management policies, formulating and implementing strategies to improve balance sheet positioning and/or earnings and reviewing the interest rate sensitivity of the Company. ALCO seeks to minimize interest rate risk between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities by attempting to minimize wide fluctuations in net interest income due to interest rate movements. The ability to control these fluctuations has a direct impact on the profitability of the Company. Management monitors this activity on a regular basis through analysis of its portfolios to determine the difference between rate sensitive assets and rate sensitive liabilities.

 

The Company’s rate sensitive assets are those earning interest at variable rates and those with contractual maturities within one year. Rate sensitive assets therefore include both loans and available for sale securities. Rate sensitive liabilities include interest-bearing checking accounts, money market deposit accounts, savings accounts, time deposits and borrowed funds. Average rate sensitive assets for the six months ended June 30, 2026 totaled $1.67 billion, exceeding average rate sensitive liabilities of $1.14 billion by $533.8 million.

 

Included in the rate sensitive assets are $186.1 million in variable rate loans indexed to prime rate subject to immediate repricing upon changes by the FOMC. Certain variable rate loans are structured to establish floors on interest rates charged to protect against downward movements in the prime rate. At June 30, 2026, the Company had $131.9 million in loans with interest rate floors. Floors were in effect on three loans, totaling $6,000, at June 30, 2026.

 

Liquidity. The objectives of the Company’s liquidity policy are to provide for the availability of adequate funds to meet the needs of loan demand, deposit withdrawals, maturing liabilities and to satisfy regulatory requirements. Both deposit and loan customer cash needs can fluctuate significantly depending upon business cycles, economic conditions and yields and returns available from alternative investment opportunities. In addition, the Company’s liquidity is affected by off-balance sheet commitments to lend in the form of unfunded commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. As of June 30, 2026, such unfunded commitments to extend credit were $378.3 million, while commitments in the form of standby letters of credit totaled $1.6 million. As of December 31, 2025, such unfunded commitments to extend credit were $366.5 million, while commitments in the form of standby letters of credit totaled $1.6 million.

 

 
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The Bank uses several sources to meet its liquidity requirements. The primary source is core deposits, which includes demand deposits, savings accounts and non-brokered certificates of deposit of denominations less than $250,000. The Bank considers these to be a stable portion of the Bank’s liability mix and the result of on-going consumer and commercial banking relationships. As of June 30, 2026, the Bank’s core deposits, a non-GAAP measure, totaled $1.44 billion, or 91.63% of total deposits. As of December 31, 2025, the Bank’s core deposits totaled $1.35 billion, or 89.44% of total deposits.

 

The other sources of funding for the Company are through large denomination certificates of deposit, including brokered deposits, federal funds purchased, securities under agreement to repurchase and FHLB borrowings. The Bank is also able to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) on a short-term basis. The Bank’s policies include the ability to access wholesale funding up to 40% of total assets. The Bank’s wholesale funding includes FHLB borrowings, FRB borrowings, brokered deposits and internet certificates of deposit. The Bank did not have any wholesale funding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

 

The Bank has a line of credit with the FHLB equal to 20% of the Bank’s total assets. There were no FHLB borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. At June 30, 2026, the carrying value of loans pledged as collateral to the FHLB totaled $255.4 million compared to $247.8 million at December 31, 2025. The remaining availability under the line of credit with the FHLB was $153.3 million at June 30, 2026 compared to $148.5 million at December 31, 2025. The Bank had no borrowings from the FRB at June 30, 2026 or December 31, 2025. FRB borrowings are collateralized by a blanket assignment on all qualifying loans that the Bank owns which are not pledged to the FHLB. At June 30, 2026, the carrying value of loans pledged as collateral to the FRB totaled $725.9 million compared to $689.9 million at December 31, 2025. Availability under the line of credit with the FRB was $603.7 million at June 30, 2026 compared to $583.8 million at December 31, 2025.

 

The Bank also had the ability to borrow up to $110.5 million for the purchase of overnight federal funds from five correspondent financial institutions as of June 30, 2026.

 

The liquidity ratio for the Bank, which is defined as net cash, interest-bearing deposits, federal funds sold and certain investment securities, as a percentage of net deposits and short-term liabilities was 26.07% at June 30, 2026 and 26.86% at December 31, 2025. The minimum required liquidity ratio as defined in the Bank’s Asset/Liability and Interest Rate Risk Management Policy was 10% at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

 

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. The Company’s contractual obligations include junior subordinated debentures, as well as certain payments under current lease agreements. Other commitments include commitments to extend credit.

 

Capital Resources. Shareholders’ equity was $161.3 million, or 9.14% of total assets, at June 30, 2026, compared to $157.1 million, or 9.23% of total assets, at December 31, 2025.

 

Annualized return on average equity for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was 12.22%, compared to 14.06% for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Total cash dividends paid on common stock were $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

 

In March 2025, the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program, whereby up to $3.0 million was allocated to repurchase the Company’s common stock. The Company had not repurchased any shares of its common stock under this stock repurchase program through February 28, 2026, when the program expired.

 

In 2013, the FRB approved its final rule on the Basel III capital standards, which implemented changes to the regulatory capital framework for banking organizations. This resulted in the following minimum ratios beginning in 2019: (i) a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 7.0%, (ii) a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%, and (iii) a total capital ratio of 10.5%. Under the final rule, institutions are subject to limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses if their capital levels fall below the minimum ratios. These limitations establish a maximum percentage of eligible retained earnings that could be utilized for such actions.

 

 
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Under the regulatory capital guidelines, financial institutions are currently required to maintain a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, with a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.0% or greater and a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% or greater. Tier 1 capital is generally defined as shareholders’ equity and trust preferred securities less all intangible assets and goodwill. Tier 1 capital includes $15.0 million in trust preferred securities at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025. The Company’s Tier 1 capital ratio was 14.68% and 14.96% at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Total risk-based capital is defined as Tier 1 capital plus supplementary capital. Supplementary capital, or Tier 2 capital, consists of the Company’s allowance for credit losses, not exceeding 1.25% of the Company’s risk-weighted assets. Total risk-based capital ratio is therefore defined as the ratio of total capital (Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital) to risk-weighted assets. The Company’s total risk-based capital ratio was 15.55% and 15.82% at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The Company’s common equity Tier 1 capital consists of common stock and retained earnings. The Company’s common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 13.61% and 13.83% at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Financial institutions are also required to maintain a leverage ratio of Tier 1 capital to total average assets of 4.0% or greater. The Company’s Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 11.70% and 11.33% at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

 

The Bank’s Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 14.55% and 14.83% at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The total risk-based capital ratio for the Bank was 15.42% and 15.70% at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The Bank’s common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 14.55% and 14.83% at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The Bank’s Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 11.50% and 11.13% at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

 

A bank is considered to be “well capitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5% or greater and a leverage ratio of 5.0% or greater. Based upon these guidelines, the Bank was considered to be “well capitalized” at June 30, 2026.

  

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not applicable

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, which are our controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on the evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in allowing timely decisions regarding disclosure to be made about material information required to be included in our periodic reports with the SEC. In addition, no change in our internal control over financial reporting has occurred during, or subsequent to, the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

In the opinion of management, the Company is not involved in any material pending legal proceedings other than routine proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

Not applicable

   

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

 

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Period

Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)

Average Price Paid per Share

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)

Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (3)

April 1 - 30, 2026

832$39.74-$-

May 1 - 31, 2026

-$--$-

June 1 - 30, 2026

120$41.73-$-

Total

952$39.99-

 

(1)

The Company purchased 952 shares on the open market in the three months ended June 30, 2026 for its deferred compensation plan.  All purchases were funded by participant contributions to the plan.

 

 

 

 

(2)

Reflects shares purchased under the Company's publicly announced stock repurchase program, which expired on February 28, 2026.

 

 

 

 

(3)

Reflects dollar value of balance available for repurchase at end of period under the Company's stock repurchase program, which expired on February 28, 2026.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

Trading Arrangements of Section 16 Reporting Persons.

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2026, no person who is required to file reports pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to holdings of, and transactions in, the Company’s common shares (i.e. directors and certain officers of the Company) maintained, adopted, modified or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1(c) arrangement”, as those terms are defined in Section 229.408 of the regulations of the SEC.

 

 
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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit (3)(i)(a)

 

Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)(i) to the Form 8-A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 2, 1999

 

Exhibit (3)(i)(b)

 

Articles of Amendment dated December 19, 2008, regarding the Series A Preferred Stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)(1) to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2008

 

Exhibit (3)(i)(c)

 

Articles of Amendment dated February 26, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)(2) to the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2010

 

 

 

Exhibit (3)(i)(d)

 

Articles of Amendment dated February 25, 2022, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)(i)(d) to the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2022

 

Exhibit (3)(ii)

 

Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)(iii) to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 17, 2025

 

Exhibit (4)(i)

 

Specimen Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit (4) to the Form 8-A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 2, 1999

 

 

 

Exhibit (31)(a)

 

Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit (31)(b)

 

Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit (32)

 

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

Exhibit (101)

 

The following materials from the Company’s 10-Q Report for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 
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SIGNATURES

 

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

  

 

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: August 4, 2026

 

/s/ William D. Cable, Sr.

 

 

William D. Cable, Sr.

President and Chief Executive Officer

 (Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

Date: August 4, 2026

 

/s/ Jeffrey N. Hooper

 

 

Jeffrey N. Hooper

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 (Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

 
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