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Fentura Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Earnings (unaudited)

FETM

Dollars in thousands except per share amounts. Certain items in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the September 30, 2023 presentation.

FENTON, Mich., Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fentura Financial, Inc. (OTCQX: FETM) announces quarterly net income results of $3,775 and $10,845 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Ronald L. Justice, President and CEO, stated, “September 2023 marked the 125th anniversary of The State Bank. As one of the largest Michigan-based community banks, we are proud to serve our local communities by providing families, small businesses and commercial customers with safe, sound, and expert financial advice and solutions. We are committed to upholding these core operating principles, which have driven our success over the past 125 years and will continue to power our performance into the future.”

“Despite continued pressure on funding costs, as a result of the rapid growth of interest rates over the past year and a half, and significant competition for deposits, I am encouraged by how our team has responded to maintain solid operating performance throughout 2023. For the 2023 third quarter, net interest income after the provision for credit losses increased 1.7% to $13.0 million, from the same quarter a year ago, reflecting the benefits of our profitable financial model and stable asset quality. We also continue to strengthen our balance sheet and I am pleased with the progress we made during the quarter improving our capital ratios and reducing our loan-to-deposit ratio from second quarter levels – even as gross loans and total assets increased over the past three months. While we expect rates to remain high into 2024, we are focused on continuing to support our customers, strengthening our balance sheet, and maintaining solid levels of profitability,” concluded Mr. Justice.

Following is a discussion of our financial performance as of, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. At the end of this document is a list of abbreviations and acronyms.

Results of Operations (unaudited)
The following table outlines our QTD results of operations and provides certain performance measures as of, and for the three months ended:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Interest income $ 20,416 $ 19,553 $ 18,679 $ 17,782 $ 15,726
Interest expense 7,757 6,469 5,335 3,645 1,738
Net interest income 12,659 13,084 13,344 14,137 13,988
Provision for loan losses (309 ) 205 236 847 1,231
Noninterest income 2,338 2,460 2,328 1,949 2,395
Noninterest expenses 10,594 11,320 10,633 9,781 10,143
Federal income tax expense 937 793 959 1,094 1,000
Net income $ 3,775 $ 3,226 $ 3,844 $ 4,364 $ 4,009
PER SHARE
Earnings $ 0.85 $ 0.73 $ 0.87 $ 0.99 $ 0.91
Dividends $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.09 $ 0.09
Tangible book value(1) $ 27.64 $ 27.16 $ 26.64 $ 26.22 $ 25.22
Quoted market value
High $ 23.74 $ 21.21 $ 24.10 $ 23.40 $ 25.20
Low $ 19.10 $ 18.70 $ 21.10 $ 21.60 $ 23.00
Close(1) $ 23.74 $ 19.35 $ 21.31 $ 22.20 $ 23.00
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average assets 0.86 % 0.76 % 0.92 % 1.06 % 1.02 %
Return on average shareholders' equity 11.27 % 9.89 % 12.32 % 14.01 % 12.96 %
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity 12.14 % 10.67 % 13.34 % 15.21 % 14.10 %
Efficiency ratio 70.64 % 72.83 % 67.85 % 60.80 % 61.91 %
Yield on earning assets (FTE) 4.92 % 4.85 % 4.75 % 4.57 % 4.27 %
Rate on interest bearing liabilities 2.66 % 2.35 % 2.02 % 1.42 % 0.75 %
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE) 3.05 % 3.25 % 3.40 % 3.63 % 3.79 %
BALANCE SHEET DATA(1)
Total investment securities $ 109,543 $ 117,563 $ 122,995 $ 125,049 $ 129,886
Gross loans $ 1,483,720 $ 1,472,288 $ 1,457,173 $ 1,436,166 $ 1,350,851
Allowance for credit losses $ 15,400 $ 15,400 $ 15,220 $ 13,000 $ 12,200
Total assets $ 1,744,939 $ 1,718,819 $ 1,749,073 $ 1,688,863 $ 1,588,592
Total deposits $ 1,401,797 $ 1,380,192 $ 1,353,918 $ 1,332,883 $ 1,345,209
Borrowed funds $ 201,050 $ 200,550 $ 259,050 $ 222,350 $ 116,600
Total shareholders' equity $ 132,902 $ 130,690 $ 128,247 $ 126,087 $ 121,630
Net loans to total deposits 104.75 % 105.56 % 106.50 % 106.77 % 99.51 %
Common shares outstanding 4,466,221 4,460,053 4,453,951 4,439,725 4,434,937
QTD BALANCE SHEET AVERAGES
Total assets $ 1,739,510 $ 1,706,147 $ 1,687,175 $ 1,637,191 $ 1,558,040
Earning assets $ 1,646,848 $ 1,617,593 $ 1,595,605 $ 1,544,880 $ 1,464,233
Interest bearing liabilities $ 1,156,835 $ 1,105,807 $ 1,072,417 $ 1,016,876 $ 917,888
Total shareholders' equity $ 132,860 $ 130,860 $ 126,495 $ 123,567 $ 122,695
Total tangible shareholders' equity $ 123,349 $ 121,274 $ 116,834 $ 113,810 $ 112,829
Earned common shares outstanding 4,437,415 4,427,890 4,421,584 4,413,710 4,408,399
Unvested stock grants 26,668 29,916 29,007 24,460 24,460
Total common shares outstanding 4,464,083 4,457,806 4,450,591 4,438,170 4,432,859
ASSET QUALITY
Nonperforming loans to gross loans (1) 0.24 % 0.16 % 0.19 % 0.16 % 0.12 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets (1) 0.23 % 0.16 % 0.17 % 0.15 % 0.12 %
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans (1) 1.04 % 1.05 % 1.04 % 0.91 % 0.90 %
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to QTD average gross loans (0.03 )% % % % %
Provision for loan losses to QTD average gross loans (0.02 )% 0.01 % 0.02 % 0.06 % 0.10 %
CAPITAL RATIOS(1)
Total capital to risk weighted assets 11.59 % 11.31 % 11.08 % 10.87 % 10.96 %
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 10.51 % 10.23 % 10.02 % 9.95 % 10.07 %
CET1 capital to risk weighted assets 9.53 % 9.25 % 9.04 % 8.96 % 9.04 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio 8.58 % 8.55 % 8.47 % 8.58 % 8.91 %
(1)At end of period


The following table outlines our YTD results of operations and provides certain performance measures as of, and for the nine months ended (unaudited):

9/30/2023 9/30/2022 9/30/2021 9/30/2020 9/30/2019
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Interest income $ 58,648 $ 41,438 $ 35,161 $ 34,355 $ 32,465
Interest expense 19,561 3,122 2,091 4,952 6,469
Net interest income 39,087 38,316 33,070 29,403 25,996
Provision for loan losses 132 2,258 (218 ) 4,652 899
Noninterest income 7,126 7,997 11,092 15,190 6,034
Noninterest expenses 32,547 30,870 27,815 23,939 19,808
Federal income tax expense 2,689 2,616 3,328 3,271 2,297
Net income $ 10,845 $ 10,569 $ 13,237 $ 12,731 $ 9,026
PER SHARE
Earnings $ 2.45 $ 2.39 $ 2.86 $ 2.73 $ 1.94
Dividends $ 0.300 $ 0.270 $ 0.240 $ 0.225 $ 0.210
Tangible book value(1) $ 27.64 $ 25.22 $ 26.53 $ 23.50 $ 20.37
Quoted market value
High $ 24.10 $ 29.25 $ 27.40 $ 26.00 $ 21.00
Low $ 18.70 $ 23.00 $ 21.90 $ 12.55 $ 20.05
Close(1) $ 23.74 $ 23.00 $ 25.75 $ 16.93 $ 21.00
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average assets 0.85 % 0.95 % 1.36 % 1.45 % 1.27 %
Return on average shareholders' equity 11.15 % 11.71 % 14.55 % 15.79 % 12.73 %
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity 12.03 % 12.75 % 15.00 % 16.40 % 13.35 %
Efficiency ratio 70.43 % 66.66 % 62.98 % 53.68 % 61.84 %
Yield on earning assets (FTE) 4.84 % 3.99 % 3.83 % 4.12 % 4.81 %
Rate on interest bearing liabilities 2.35 % 0.49 % 0.37 % 0.93 % 1.43 %
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE) 3.23 % 3.69 % 3.60 % 3.52 % 3.85 %
BALANCE SHEET DATA(1)
Total investment securities $ 109,543 $ 129,886 $ 138,476 $ 78,179 $ 62,351
Gross loans $ 1,483,720 $ 1,350,851 $ 1,015,177 $ 1,060,885 $ 826,597
Allowance for credit losses $ 15,400 $ 12,200 $ 10,500 $ 10,100 $ 5,413
Total assets $ 1,744,939 $ 1,588,592 $ 1,329,300 $ 1,284,845 $ 978,046
Total deposits $ 1,401,797 $ 1,345,209 $ 1,144,291 $ 1,061,470 $ 801,101
Borrowed funds $ 201,050 $ 116,600 $ 50,000 $ 96,217 $ 69,000
Total shareholders' equity $ 132,902 $ 121,630 $ 124,809 $ 114,081 $ 99,142
Net loans to total deposits 104.75 % 99.51 % 87.80 % 98.99 % 102.51 %
Common shares outstanding 4,466,221 4,434,937 4,569,935 4,691,142 4,658,722
YTD BALANCE SHEET AVERAGES
Total assets $ 1,710,941 $ 1,485,489 $ 1,297,657 $ 1,171,415 $ 950,749
Earning assets $ 1,620,015 $ 1,391,179 $ 1,230,553 $ 1,116,861 $ 903,192
Interest bearing liabilities $ 1,111,687 $ 858,600 $ 748,472 $ 711,449 $ 606,912
Total shareholders' equity $ 130,068 $ 120,704 $ 121,659 $ 107,711 $ 94,815
Total tangible shareholders' equity $ 120,482 $ 110,792 $ 117,991 $ 103,712 $ 90,394
Earned common shares outstanding 4,428,963 4,425,818 4,630,709 4,665,951 4,641,084
Unvested stock grants 28,530 25,462 21,088 13,966 9,907
Total common shares outstanding 4,457,493 4,451,280 4,651,797 4,679,917 4,650,991
ASSET QUALITY
Nonperforming loans to gross loans (1) 0.24 % 0.12 % 0.82 % 0.07 % 0.11 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets (1) 0.23 % 0.12 % 0.63 % 0.06 % 0.09 %
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans (1) 1.04 % 0.90 % 1.03 % 0.95 % 0.65 %
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to YTD average gross loans (0.03 )% 0.05 % 0.02 % 0.03 % %
Provision for loan losses to YTD average gross loans 0.01 % 0.19 % (0.02 )% 0.44 % 0.11 %
CAPITAL RATIOS(1)
Total capital to risk weighted assets 11.59 % 10.96 % 13.63 % 15.57 % 14.42 %
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 10.51 % 10.07 % 12.64 % 14.40 % 13.73 %
CET1 capital to risk weighted assets 9.53 % 9.04 % 11.33 % 12.77 % 11.96 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio 8.58 % 8.91 % 10.21 % 9.86 % 11.22 %
(1)At end of period


Income Statement Breakdown and Analysis

Quarter to Date
9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Net income $ 3,775 $ 3,226 $ 3,844 $ 4,364 $ 4,009
Acquisition related items (net of tax)
Accretion on purchased loans (20 ) (20 )
Amortization of core deposit intangibles 60 60 60 85 85
Amortization on acquired time deposits (21 ) (21 )
Other acquisition related expenses
Total acquisition related items (net of tax) 60 60 60 44 44
Other nonrecurring items (net of tax)
Proxy contest related expenses 413
Prepayment penalties collected (29 ) (95 ) (9 ) (61 ) (119 )
Total other nonrecurring items (net of tax) (29 ) 318 (9 ) (61 ) (119 )
Adjusted net income from operations $ 3,806 $ 3,604 $ 3,895 $ 4,347 $ 3,934
Net interest income $ 12,659 $ 13,084 $ 13,344 $ 14,137 $ 13,988
Accretion on purchased loans (25 ) (25 )
Prepayment penalties collected (37 ) (120 ) (12 ) (77 ) (150 )
Amortization on acquired time deposits (27 ) (27 )
Adjusted net interest income $ 12,622 $ 12,964 $ 13,332 $ 14,008 $ 13,786
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Based on adjusted net income from operations
Earnings per share $ 0.86 $ 0.81 $ 0.88 $ 0.98 $ 0.89
Return on average assets 0.87 % 0.85 % 0.94 % 1.05 % 1.00 %
Return on average shareholders' equity 11.37 % 11.05 % 12.49 % 13.96 % 12.72 %
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity 12.24 % 11.92 % 13.52 % 15.15 % 13.83 %
Efficiency ratio 70.31 % 69.51 % 67.41 % 60.62 % 62.02 %
Based on adjusted net interest income
Yield on earning assets (FTE) 4.91 % 4.82 % 4.75 % 4.54 % 4.22 %
Rate on interest bearing liabilities 2.66 % 2.35 % 2.02 % 1.41 % 0.74 %
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE) 3.04 % 3.22 % 3.40 % 3.60 % 3.74 %


Year to Date September 30 Variance
2023 2022 Amount %
Net income $ 10,845 $ 10,569 $ 276 2.61 %
Acquisition related items (net of tax)
Accretion on purchased loans (60 ) 60 (100.00 )%
Amortization of core deposit intangibles 180 254 (74 ) (29.13 )%
Amortization on acquired time deposits (63 ) 63 (100.00 )%
Other acquisition related expenses 213 (213 ) (100.00 )%
Total acquisition related items (net of tax) 180 344 (164 ) (47.67 )%
Other nonrecurring items (net of tax)
Proxy contest related expenses 413 413 N/M
Prepayment penalties collected (133 ) (329 ) 196 (59.57 )%
Total other nonrecurring items (net of tax) 280 (329 ) 609 (185.11 )%
Adjusted net income from operations $ 11,305 $ 10,584 $ 721 6.81 %
Net interest income $ 39,087 $ 38,316 $ 771 2.01 %
Accretion on purchased loans (76 ) 76 (100.00 )%
Prepayment penalties collected (169 ) (416 ) 247 (59.38 )%
Amortization on acquired time deposits (80 ) 80 (100.00 )%
Adjusted net interest income $ 38,918 $ 37,744 $ 1,174 3.11 %
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Based on adjusted net income from operations
Earnings per share $ 2.55 $ 2.39 $ 0.16 6.69 %
Return on average assets 0.88 % 0.95 % (0.07 )%
Return on average shareholders' equity 11.62 % 11.72 % (0.10 )%
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity 12.55 % 12.77 % (0.22 )%
Efficiency ratio 69.06 % 66.20 % 2.86 %
Based on adjusted net interest income
Yield on earning assets (FTE) 4.83 % 3.94 % 0.89 %
Rate on interest bearing liabilities 2.35 % 0.48 % 1.87 %
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE) 3.22 % 3.64 % (0.42 )%


Average Balances, Interest Rate, and Net Interest Income

The following tables present the daily average amount outstanding for each major category of interest earning assets, nonearning assets, interest bearing liabilities, and noninterest bearing liabilities. These tables also present an analysis of interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. All interest income is reported on a FTE basis using a federal income tax rate of 21%. Loans in nonaccrual status, for the purpose of the following computations, are included in the average loan balances.

Net interest income is the amount by which interest income on earning assets exceeds the interest expenses on interest bearing liabilities. Net interest income, which includes loan fees, is influenced by changes in the balance and mix of assets and liabilities and market interest rates. We exert some control over these factors; however, FRB monetary policy and competition have a significant impact. For analytical purposes, net interest income is adjusted to a FTE basis by adding the income tax savings from interest on tax exempt loans, and nontaxable investment securities, thus making period-to-period comparisons more meaningful.

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 September 30, 2022
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield /
Rate
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield /
Rate
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield /
Rate
Interest earning assets
Total loans $ 1,477,343 $ 19,170 5.15 % $ 1,470,156 $ 18,725 5.11 % $ 1,294,302 $ 15,004 4.60 %
Taxable investment securities 101,549 397 1.55 % 107,256 418 1.56 % 121,704 443 1.44 %
Nontaxable investment securities 12,670 70 2.19 % 13,253 73 2.30 % 14,517 79 2.27 %
Interest earning cash and cash equivalents 43,865 594 5.37 % 15,552 208 5.36 % 28,384 160 2.24 %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 11,421 199 6.91 % 11,376 143 5.04 % 5,326 54 4.02 %
Total earning assets 1,646,848 20,430 4.92 % 1,617,593 19,567 4.85 % 1,464,233 15,740 4.27 %
Nonearning assets
Allowance for credit losses (15,503 ) (15,220 ) (11,478 )
Premises and equipment, net 15,210 15,363 16,315
Accrued income and other assets 92,955 88,411 88,970
Total assets $ 1,739,510 $ 1,706,147 $ 1,558,040
Interest bearing liabilities
Interest bearing demand deposits $ 416,500 $ 3,230 3.08 % $ 380,224 $ 2,619 2.76 % $ 318,771 $ 818 1.02 %
Savings deposits 290,939 429 0.59 % 306,195 434 0.57 % 371,020 126 0.13 %
Time deposits 248,389 2,280 3.64 % 175,607 1,303 2.98 % 102,472 121 0.47 %
Borrowed funds 201,007 1,818 3.59 % 243,781 2,113 3.48 % 125,625 673 2.13 %
Total interest bearing liabilities 1,156,835 7,757 2.66 % 1,105,807 6,469 2.35 % 917,888 1,738 0.75 %
Noninterest bearing liabilities
Noninterest bearing deposits 435,398 455,123 505,435
Accrued interest and other liabilities 14,417 14,357 12,022
Shareholders' equity 132,860 130,860 122,695
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,739,510 $ 1,706,147 $ 1,558,040
Net interest income (FTE) $ 12,673 $ 13,098 $ 14,002
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE) 3.05 % 3.25 % 3.79 %



Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield / Rate
Average
Balance
Tax
Equivalent
Interest
Average
Yield / Rate
Interest earning assets
Total loans $ 1,464,959 $ 55,749 5.09 % $ 1,198,290 $ 39,586 4.42 %
Taxable investment securities 106,158 1,250 1.57 % 131,792 1,324 1.34 %
Nontaxable investment securities 13,403 227 2.26 % 15,511 254 2.25 %
Interest earning cash and cash equivalents 24,484 955 5.21 % 41,440 229 0.74 %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 11,011 515 6.25 % 4,146 93 3.00 %
Total earning assets 1,620,015 58,696 4.84 % 1,391,179 41,486 3.99 %
Nonearning assets
Allowance for credit losses (15,290 ) (11,068 )
Premises and equipment, net 15,342 16,650
Accrued income and other assets 90,874 88,728
Total assets $ 1,710,941 $ 1,485,489
Interest bearing liabilities
Interest bearing demand deposits $ 385,316 $ 7,927 2.75 % $ 283,828 $ 1,140 0.54 %
Savings deposits 312,762 1,336 0.57 % 367,920 359 0.13 %
Time deposits 196,838 4,595 3.12 % 118,320 448 0.51 %
Borrowed funds 216,771 5,703 3.52 % 88,532 1,175 1.77 %
Total interest bearing liabilities 1,111,687 19,561 2.35 % 858,600 3,122 0.49 %
Noninterest bearing liabilities
Noninterest bearing deposits 455,069 489,631
Accrued interest and other liabilities 14,117 16,554
Shareholders' equity 130,068 120,704
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,710,941 $ 1,485,489
Net interest income (FTE) $ 39,135 $ 38,364
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE) 3.23 % 3.69 %

Volume and Rate Variance Analysis

The following table sets forth the effect of volume and rate changes on interest income and expense for the periods indicated. For the purpose of this table, changes in interest due to volume and rate were determined as follows:

Volume - change in volume multiplied by the previous period's rate.
Rate - change in the FTE rate multiplied by the previous period's volume.

The change in interest due to both volume and rate has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2023
Compared To Compared To Compared To
June 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 September 30, 2022
Increase (Decrease) Due to Increase (Decrease) Due to Increase (Decrease) Due to
Volume Rate Net Volume Rate Net Volume Rate Net
Changes in interest income
Total loans $ 171 $ 274 $ 445 $ 2,257 $ 1,909 $ 4,166 $ 9,614 $ 6,549 $ 16,163
Taxable investment securities (19 ) (2 ) (21 ) (215 ) 169 (46 ) (361 ) 287 (74 )
Nontaxable investment securities (1 ) (2 ) (3 ) (7 ) (2 ) (9 ) (30 ) 3 (27 )
Interest earning cash and cash equivalents 385 1 386 122 312 434 (188 ) 914 726
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 1 55 56 89 56 145 255 167 422
Total changes in interest income 537 326 863 2,246 2,444 4,690 9,290 7,920 17,210
Changes in interest expense
Interest bearing demand deposits 276 335 611 318 2,094 2,412 545 6,242 6,787
Savings deposits (75 ) 70 (5 ) (179 ) 482 303 (96 ) 1,073 977
Time deposits 637 340 977 376 1,783 2,159 476 3,671 4,147
Borrowed funds (704 ) 409 (295 ) 535 610 1,145 2,691 1,837 4,528
Total changes in interest expense 134 1,154 1,288 1,050 4,969 6,019 3,616 12,823 16,439
Net change in net interest income (FTE) $ 403 $ (828 ) $ (425 ) $ 1,196 $ (2,525 ) $ (1,329 ) $ 5,674 $ (4,903 ) $ 771


Average Yield/Rate for the Three Months Ended
9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Total earning assets 4.92 % 4.85 % 4.75 % 4.57 % 4.27 %
Total interest bearing liabilities 2.66 % 2.35 % 2.02 % 1.42 % 0.75 %
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE) 3.05 % 3.25 % 3.40 % 3.63 % 3.79 %


Quarter to Date Net Interest Income (FTE)
9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Interest income $ 20,416 $ 19,553 $ 18,679 $ 17,782 $ 15,726
FTE adjustment 14 17 17 17 18
Total interest income (FTE) 20,430 19,570 18,696 17,799 15,744
Total interest expense 7,757 6,469 5,335 3,645 1,738
Net interest income (FTE) $ 12,673 $ 13,101 $ 13,361 $ 14,154 $ 14,006

Noninterest Income

Three Months Ended
9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Service charges and fees
Trust and investment services $ 572 $ 583 $ 549 $ 505 $ 546
ATM and debit card income 568 570 531 559 553
Service charges on deposit accounts 244 224 218 245 270
Total 1,384 1,377 1,298 1,309 1,369
Net gain on sales of residential mortgage loans 164 198 161 24 36
Changes in the fair value of MSR 119 (8 ) 107 (129 ) 207
Net gain on sales of commercial loans 95
Change in fair value of equity investments (28 ) (16 ) 15 2 (39 )
Other
Mortgage servicing fees 398 406 406 415 427
Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance 181 178 172 175 172
Other 120 230 169 153 223
Total 699 814 747 743 822
Total noninterest income $ 2,338 $ 2,460 $ 2,328 $ 1,949 $ 2,395
Memo items:
Residential mortgage operations $ 681 $ 596 $ 674 $ 310 $ 670


Nine Months Ended
September 30
Variance
2023 2022 Amount %
Service charges and fees
Trust and investment services $ 1,704 $ 1,602 $ 102 6.37 %
ATM and debit card income 1,669 1,615 54 3.34 %
Service charges on deposit accounts 686 757 (71 ) (9.38 )%
Total 4,059 3,974 85 2.14 %
Net gain on sales of residential mortgage loans 523 701 (178 ) (25.39 )%
Changes in the fair value of MSR 218 959 (741 ) (77.27 )%
Net gain on sales of commercial loans 95 95 N/M
Change in fair value of equity investments (29 ) (118 ) 89 (75.42 )%
Other
Mortgage servicing fees 1,210 1,306 (96 ) (7.35 )%
Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance 531 506 25 4.94 %
Other 519 669 (150 ) (22.42 )%
Total 2,260 2,481 (221 ) (8.91 )%
Total noninterest income $ 7,126 $ 7,997 $ (871 ) (10.89 )%
Memo items:
Residential mortgage operations $ 1,951 $ 2,966 $ (1,015 ) (34.22) %

Residential Mortgage Operations

Residential mortgage operations includes net gains on sales of loans, net mortgage servicing rights income, and mortgage servicing fees.

Net gain on sales of residential mortgage loans represents the income earned on the sale of residential mortgage loans into the secondary market. Increases in interest rates and limited inventories have significantly driven down the volume of new originations and refinancing activity in 2023. While a majority of our residential mortgage loans originated have been portfolio loans, we have been actively selling residential mortgage loans into the secondary market, resulting in increased gain on sales in 2023 compared to the second half of 2022. We expect this trend to continue in future periods.

Changes in the fair value of MSR are highly correlated to changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds. As a significant portion of the serviced loan portfolio was originated at historically low interest rates, the relative value of the servicing portfolio has increased. While we experienced an increase in the overall value of the portfolio in the third quarter of 2023, the overall direction of the fair value of MSR is expected to continue to decline due to a reduction in the size of our servicing portfolio. This is a result of reduced levels of secondary market originations and prepayments. During the third quarter of 2023, the serviced loan portfolio declined by $321. We expect this trend to continue in future periods.

Mortgage servicing fees includes the fees earned for servicing loans that have been sold into the secondary market. The annual decrease in mortgage servicing fees is directly related to the size of the serviced portfolio. Due to reduced levels of secondary market originations and prepayments, the serviced loan portfolio declined by $28,793, or 4.36%, since the third quarter of 2022. We expect mortgage servicing fees to trend modestly downward throughout the remainder of 2023 due to decreased secondary market originations.

All Other Noninterest Income

Trust and investment services includes income earned from contracts with customers to manage assets for investment and/or to transact on their accounts through the wealth management and trust department. The increase in income in 2023 is a direct result of higher customer demand for annuity products. Additionally, during the second quarter of 2023, we transitioned our wealth management program to Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Ameriprise offers a robust, flexible technology platform and comprehensive financial solutions, which will provide our clients a full range of leading investment services and solutions. Trust services and wealth management fees are subject to market fluctuations and interest rate changes. We expect trust and investment services fees to moderate throughout the remainder of 2023.

ATM and debit card income represents fees earned on ATM and debit card transactions. We expect these fees to approximate current levels throughout 2023.

Service charges on deposit accounts includes fees earned from deposit customers for transaction-based charges, account maintenance and overdraft services. Service charges on deposit accounts are expected to approximate current levels throughout 2023.

Net gain on sales of commercial loans represents the income earned from the sale of commercial loans into the secondary market. During the second quarter of 2023, we sold the guaranteed portion of three SBA loans. We will continue to analyze our commercial loan portfolio for opportunistic sales strategies.

Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance is expected to modestly increase throughout 2023.

Other includes miscellaneous other income items, none of which are individually significant.

Noninterest Expenses

Three Months Ended
9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Compensation and benefits $ 5,592 $ 5,492 $ 5,792 $ 5,329 $ 5,320
Professional services 726 1,237 766 594 763
Furniture and equipment 668 685 726 772 822
Occupancy 591 589 635 566 578
Data processing 576 565 513 111 363
Advertising and promotional 506 509 451 580 405
Loan and collection 232 457 240 278 435
Other
FDIC insurance premiums 330 330 201 149 150
ATM and debit card 153 179 161 254 154
Telephone and communication 115 100 119 110 112
Amortization of core deposit intangibles 75 76 76 107 108
Other acquisition related expenses
Other general and administrative 1,030 1,101 953 931 933
Total $ 1,703 $ 1,786 $ 1,510 $ 1,551 $ 1,457
Total noninterest expenses $ 10,594 $ 11,320 $ 10,633 $ 9,781 $ 10,143


Nine Months Ended
September 30
Variance
2023 2022 Amount %
Compensation and benefits $ 16,876 $ 16,120 $ 756 4.69 %
Professional services 2,729 2,352 377 16.03 %
Furniture and equipment 2,079 2,445 (366 ) (14.97 )%
Occupancy 1,815 1,761 54 3.07 %
Data processing 1,654 1,440 214 14.86 %
Advertising and promotional 1,466 1,009 457 45.29 %
Loan and collection 929 1,362 (433 ) (31.79 )%
Other
FDIC insurance premiums 861 472 85 21.96 %
ATM and debit card 493 457 36 7.88 %
Telephone and communication 334 329 5 1.52 %
Amortization of core deposit intangibles 227 323 (96 ) (29.72 )%
Other acquisition related expenses 270 (270 ) (100.00 )%
Other general and administrative 3,084 2,530 554 21.90 %
Total $ 4,999 $ 4,381 $ 618 14.11 %
Total noninterest expenses $ 32,547 $ 30,870 $ 1,677 5.43 %

Compensation and benefits includes salaries, commissions and incentives, employee benefits, and payroll taxes. Compensation and benefits increased year-to-date for 2023 due to an increase in the size of the organization, merit increases, and market based adjustments. While there continues to be meaningful wage pressure, we expect a modest increase in overall compensation and benefits due to merit increases and market based adjustments. These increases will be partially offset by decreases in commissions as loan originations continue to slow. This trend is expected to continue throughout 2023.

Professional services include expenses relating to third-party professional services. These services include, but are not limited to, regulatory, auditing, consulting, and legal. The increase in professional services during the second quarter of 2023 was due to an increase in expenses resulting from a proxy contest relating to our 2023 annual meeting of stockholders. The consulting and legal fees related to this matter totaled approximately $523. Professional services expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods.

Furniture and equipment and occupancy expenses primarily consist of depreciation, repairs and maintenance, certain service contracts, and other related items. These expenses are expected to approximate current levels in 2023.

Data processing primarily includes the expenses relating to our core data processor. These expenses trended downward in the second half of 2022 due to receipt of renewal incentives from our core data processor. Data processing expenses are expected to approximate current levels throughout the remainder of 2023.

Advertising and promotional includes media costs and any donations or sponsorships. The annual increase in such expenses is a result of enhanced marketing efforts to attract new and expand existing customer loan and deposit account relationships. Total advertising and promotional expenses are expected to moderately increase throughout the remainder of 2023.

Loan and collection includes expenses related to the origination and collection of loans. These expenses were elevated during the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to homeownership grants awarded to Habitat for Humanity. Loan and collection expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods as loan growth is expected to moderate throughout the remainder of 2023.

FDIC insurance premiums typically fluctuate each period based on the size of the balance sheet, capital position and overall risk profile. FDIC insurance premiums have increased in 2023 due to the FDIC increasing its assessment rate for all insured institutions effective January 1, 2023.

ATM and debit card expenses fluctuate based on customer and non-customer utilization of ATMs and customer debit card volumes. We expect these fees to approximate current levels in future periods.

Telephone and communication includes expenses relating to our communication systems. These expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods.

Amortization of core deposit intangibles relates to the core deposits acquired from Community Bancorp, Inc. on December 31, 2016 and FSB on December 1, 2021. These core deposit intangibles are being amortized using an accelerated sum-of-years-digits method over their estimated useful lives of seven years.

Other acquisition related expenses includes expenses incurred during the first half of 2022 related to the acquisition of FSB.

Other general and administrative includes miscellaneous other expense items. These expenses have increased in 2023 partially due to an increase in fraudulent activity (check, ACH and identity theft) on customer accounts. Other general and administrative expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods.

Balance Sheet Breakdown and Analysis

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $ 83,365 $ 59,181 $ 100,496 $ 57,844 $ 43,345
Total investment securities 109,543 117,563 122,995 125,049 129,886
Residential mortgage loans held-for-sale, at fair value 1,037 1,106 875 493 62
Gross loans 1,483,720 1,472,288 1,457,173 1,436,166 1,350,851
Less allowance for credit losses 15,400 15,400 15,220 13,000 12,200
Net loans 1,468,320 1,456,888 1,441,953 1,423,166 1,338,651
All other assets 82,674 84,081 82,754 82,311 76,648
Total assets $ 1,744,939 $ 1,718,819 $ 1,749,073 $ 1,688,863 $ 1,588,592
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total deposits $ 1,401,797 $ 1,380,192 $ 1,353,918 $ 1,332,883 $ 1,345,209
Total borrowed funds 201,050 200,550 259,050 222,350 116,600
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 9,190 7,387 7,858 7,543 5,153
Total liabilities 1,612,037 1,588,129 1,620,826 1,562,776 1,466,962
Total shareholders' equity 132,902 130,690 128,247 126,087 121,630
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,744,939 $ 1,718,819 $ 1,749,073 $ 1,688,863 $ 1,588,592


9/30/2023 vs 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 vs 9/30/2022
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $ 24,184 40.86 % $ 40,020 92.33 %
Total investment securities (8,020 ) (6.82 )% (20,343 ) (15.66 )%
Residential mortgage loans held-for-sale, at fair value (69 ) (6.24 )% 975 1,572.58 %
Gross loans 11,432 0.78 % 132,869 9.84 %
Less allowance for credit losses % 3,200 26.23 %
Net loans 11,432 0.78 % 129,669 9.69 %
All other assets (1,407 ) (1.67 )% 6,026 7.86 %
Total assets $ 26,120 1.52 % $ 156,347 9.84 %
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total deposits $ 21,605 1.57 % $ 56,588 4.21 %
Total borrowed funds 500 0.25 % 84,450 72.43 %
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 1,803 24.41 % 4,037 78.34 %
Total liabilities 23,908 1.51 % 145,075 9.89 %
Total shareholders' equity 2,212 1.69 % 11,272 9.27 %
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 26,120 1.52 % $ 156,347 9.84 %


Cash and due from banks

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Cash and due from banks
Noninterest bearing $ 35,121 $ 33,028 $ 24,376 $ 28,216 $ 29,530
Interest bearing 48,244 26,153 76,120 29,628 13,815
Total $ 83,365 $ 59,181 $ 100,496 $ 57,844 $ 43,345
9/30/2023 vs 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 vs 9/30/2022
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Cash and due from banks
Noninterest bearing $ 2,093 6.34 % $ 5,591 18.93 %
Interest bearing 22,091 84.47 % 34,429 249.21 %
Total $ 24,184 40.86 % $ 40,020 92.33 %


Cash and due from banks fluctuates from period to period based on loan demand and variances in deposit account balances.

Primary and secondary liquidity sources

The following table outlines our primary and secondary sources of liquidity as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Cash and cash equivalents $ 83,365 $ 59,181 $ 100,496 $ 57,844 $ 43,345
Fair value of unpledged investment securities 82,103 82,041 102,368 103,819 109,685
FHLB borrowing availability 170,000 170,000 111,500 144,567 78,000
Unsecured lines of credit 20,000 20,000 20,000 26,500 26,500
Funds available through the Fed Discount Window 110 119 119 113 115
Parent company line of credit 950 1,450 1,450 1,650 2,400
Total liquidity sources $ 356,528 $ 332,791 $ 335,933 $ 334,493 $ 260,045


The increase in cash and cash equivalents during the third quarter of 2023 was due to an increase in total deposits (see "Total deposits" below). The decrease in fair value of unpledged investment securities during the second quarter of 2023 was due to pledging additional securities in our investment portfolio for deposit relationships with collateral agreements. The increase in FHLB borrowing availability during the second quarter of 2023 was due to less utilization of FHLB advances as loan growth has moderated in recent periods.

In addition to the above liquidity sources, we also have the option of utilizing wholesale funding sources, such as brokered NOW accounts, brokered time deposits and internet time deposits. Although wholesale funding sources are typically more expensive than core deposits and other liquidity sources, they are an integral part of our funding.

Investment securities

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Available-for-sale
U.S. Government and federal agency $ 23,420 $ 24,411 $ 24,402 $ 24,394 $ 26,391
State and municipal 20,992 21,110 22,649 22,709 22,743
Mortgage backed residential 50,786 52,704 54,595 56,293 58,313
Certificates of deposit 3,956 6,679 7,426 7,426 8,166
Collateralized mortgage obligations - agencies 24,062 24,680 25,275 25,925 26,560
Unrealized gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities (15,958 ) (14,536 ) (13,940 ) (14,184 ) (14,698 )
Total available-for-sale 107,258 115,048 120,407 122,563 127,475
Held-to-maturity state and municipal 879 1,081 1,168 1,171 1,173
Equity securities 1,406 1,434 1,420 1,315 1,238
Total investment securities $ 109,543 $ 117,563 $ 122,995 $ 125,049 $ 129,886
9/30/2023 vs 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 vs 9/30/2022
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Available-for-sale
U.S. Government and federal agency (991 ) (4.06 )% $ (2,971 ) (11.26 )%
State and municipal (118 ) (0.56 )% (1,751 ) (7.70 )%
Mortgage backed residential (1,918 ) (3.64 )% (7,527 ) (12.91 )%
Certificates of deposit (2,723 ) (40.77 )% (4,210 ) (51.56 )%
Collateralized mortgage obligations - agencies (618 ) (2.50 )% (2,498 ) (9.41 )%
Unrealized gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities (1,422 ) 9.78 % (1,260 ) 8.57 %
Total available-for-sale (7,790 ) (6.77 )% (20,217 ) (15.86 )%
Held-to-maturity state and municipal (202 ) (18.69 )% (294 ) (25.06 )%
Equity securities (28 ) (1.95 )% 168 13.57 %
Total investment securities $ (8,020 ) (6.82 )% $ (20,343 ) (15.66 )%


The amortized cost and fair value of AFS investment securities as of September 30, 2023 were as follows:

Maturing
Due in One
Year or Less
After One Year
But Within
Five Years
After Five Years
But Within
Ten Years
After
Ten Years
Securities with
Variable
Monthly
Payments or
Noncontractual
Maturities
Total
U.S. Government and federal agency $ 5,522 $ 17,898 $ $ $ $ 23,420
State and municipal 1,798 16,582 1,286 1,326 20,992
Mortgage backed residential 50,786 50,786
Certificates of deposit 1,979 1,977 3,956
Collateralized mortgage obligations - agencies 24,062 24,062
Total amortized cost $ 9,299 $ 36,457 $ 1,286 $ 1,326 $ 74,848 $ 123,216
Fair value $ 9,068 $ 32,768 $ 1,128 $ 1,151 $ 63,143 $ 107,258


The amortized cost and fair value of HTM investment securities as of September 30, 2023 were as follows:

Maturing
Due in One
Year or Less
After One Year
But Within
Five Years
After Five Years
But Within
Ten Years
After
Ten Years
Securities with
Variable
Monthly
Payments or
Noncontractual
Maturities
Total
State and municipal $ 344 $ 305 $ 230 $ $ $ 879
Fair value $ 339 $ 290 $ 214 $ $ $ 843


Total investment securities have declined primarily due to maturities and prepayments, in addition to increases in our unrealized loss position on available-for-sale investments resulting from increases in market interest rates. Due to the current liquidity environment and overall market conditions, we have not replenished maturing securities with new purchases.

Residential mortgage loans held-for-sale, at fair value

Loans HFS represent the fair value of loans that have been committed to be sold to the secondary market, but have not yet been delivered. The level of loans HFS fluctuates based on loan demand as well as the timing of loan deliveries to the secondary market.

Loans and allowance for credit losses

As outlined in the following tables, our loan portfolio has continued to grow throughout the past 12 months, primarily in the commercial real estate and residential mortgage segments. However, due to current market conditions, we expect minimal loan growth for the remainder of 2023. Specifically, our commercial pipeline has declined significantly since December 31, 2022, and the requests that are being presented are lower dollar balances and often carry an SBA guarantee. Our allowance for credit losses increased $1,870 as a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments", as amended, on January 1, 2023. This was recorded as a cumulative-effect adjustment, net of tax, from retained earnings.

The following tables outline the composition and changes in the loan portfolio as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Commercial $ 125,330 $ 120,985 $ 111,557 $ 106,616 $ 107,531
Commercial real estate 874,870 870,761 874,690 869,496 820,165
Total commercial loans 1,000,200 991,746 986,247 976,112 927,696
Residential mortgage 431,740 430,065 418,987 406,408 368,971
Home equity 47,069 45,689 46,909 47,768 47,928
Total residential real estate loans 478,809 475,754 465,896 454,176 416,899
Consumer 4,711 4,788 5,030 5,878 6,256
Gross loans 1,483,720 1,472,288 1,457,173 1,436,166 1,350,851
Allowance for credit losses (15,400 ) (15,400 ) (15,220 ) (13,000 ) (12,200 )
Loans, net $ 1,468,320 $ 1,456,888 $ 1,441,953 $ 1,423,166 $ 1,338,651
Memo items:
Residential mortgage loans serviced for others $ 631,697 $ 632,018 $ 636,121 $ 647,121 $ 660,490
9/30/2023 vs 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 vs 9/30/2022
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Commercial $ 4,345 3.59 % $ 17,799 16.55 %
Commercial real estate 4,109 0.47 % 54,705 6.67 %
Total commercial loans 8,454 0.85 % 72,504 7.82 %
Residential mortgage 1,675 0.39 % 62,769 17.01 %
Home equity 1,380 3.02 % (859 ) (1.79 )%
Total residential real estate loans 3,055 0.64 % 61,910 14.85 %
Consumer (77 ) (1.61 )% (1,545 ) (24.70 )%
Gross loans 11,432 0.78 % 132,869 9.84 %
Allowance for credit losses % (3,200 ) 26.23 %
Loans, net $ 11,432 0.78 % $ 129,669 9.69 %
Memo items:
Residential mortgage loans serviced for others $ (321 ) (0.05 )% $ (28,793 ) (4.36 )%


The following table presents historical loan balances by portfolio segment and impairment evaluation as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
Commercial and industrial $ 124,860 $ 120,854 $ 111,426 $ 106,616 $ 107,531
Commercial real estate 874,701 870,580 874,509 869,313 819,982
Residential mortgage 428,927 428,147 416,879 404,308 367,652
Home equity 46,898 45,535 46,761 47,728 47,887
Consumer 4,711 4,788 5,020 5,871 6,251
Subtotal 1,480,097 1,469,904 1,454,595 1,433,836 1,349,303
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
Commercial and industrial 470 131 131
Commercial real estate 169 181 181 183 183
Residential mortgage 2,813 1,918 2,108 2,100 1,319
Home equity 171 154 148 40 41
Consumer 10 7 5
Subtotal 3,623 2,384 2,578 2,330 1,548
Gross Loans $ 1,483,720 $ 1,472,288 $ 1,457,173 $ 1,436,166 $ 1,350,851


The following table presents historical allowance for credit losses allocations by portfolio segment and impairment evaluation as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
Commercial and industrial $ 1,362 $ 1,488 $ 1,324 $ 1,094 $ 1,129
Commercial real estate 8,703 8,991 8,765 7,480 7,126
Residential mortgage 4,439 4,453 4,576 3,878 3,458
Home equity 315 325 416 370 370
Consumer 36 40 49 128 90
Unallocated 294 49
Subtotal 15,149 15,346 15,130 12,950 12,173
Loans individually evaluated for impairment
Commercial and industrial 248 15 3
Commercial real estate
Residential mortgage 3 39 77 43 27
Home equity
Consumer 10 7
Unallocated
Subtotal 251 54 90 50 27
Allowance for credit losses $ 15,400 $ 15,400 $ 15,220 $ 13,000 $ 12,200
Commercial and industrial $ 1,610 $ 1,503 $ 1,327 $ 1,094 $ 1,129
Commercial real estate 8,703 8,991 8,765 7,480 7,126
Residential mortgage 4,442 4,492 4,653 3,921 3,485
Home equity 315 325 416 370 370
Consumer 36 40 59 135 90
Unallocated 294 49
Allowance for credit losses $ 15,400 $ 15,400 $ 15,220 $ 13,000 $ 12,200

Loan concentration analysis

As a result of the current economic conditions, there continues to be a heightened focus in the financial industry for non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, most specifically retail and office space industries. While we continue to monitor various industries that have been impacted by the pandemic, we have shifted attention to new concerns associated with inflation, supply chain disruption, rising interest rates, and office space usage associated with an increased remote workforce. The overall non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio has remained solid, and performance has not been lacking. Performance is based on debt service coverage ratio, loan to value ratio and payment trends. As of September 30, 2023, there were no delinquencies in the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio. We expect loan demand in the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio to experience insignificant growth, if any, in future periods.

The net lease pool is one of the largest growth pools in the non-owner occupied commercial real estate portfolio and continues to remain strong. Risk associated within this pool is minimal as these are national or regional tenants that are well vetted during origination and annually thereafter. Risk is further minimized in this pool as locations are spread out nationally.

Due to the ongoing pressures on the office sector due to remote work capabilities and less required office space, we continue to monitor the office pool more closely for potential deterioration. It is not expected that there will be much, if any, impact on portfolio performance in this pool in the near future due to existing lease terms, tenant mix, office size, and strong underwriting at origination.

Below is a description of each industry pool within the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio:

Net lease: Loans in this pool represent national credit tenants (or franchisees of the same) or large regional tenants with excellent credit. These loans are typically single tenant net lease credits with strong debt service coverage ratios and lease terms that extend beyond the maturity of the loan.

Retail strip centers: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by retail strip centers. The tenant base within this pool consists primarily of retail space whose average lease periods run between one and ten years. Larger strip centers are usually anchored by a national or regional tenant. Guarantors in this category typically have large liquid reserves.

Office: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by non-owner occupied office buildings. The tenant base includes legal and other professional services whose average lease periods run from three to fifteen years.

Special use: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by special use buildings, which include hotels, motels, assisted living and nursing homes that are not classified as construction or SBA loans.

Medical office: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by non-owner occupied medical office buildings. The tenant base includes medical services whose average lease periods run from three to fifteen years.

Industrial: Loans in pool represent investment properties used for manufacturing and production.

Self storage: Loans in this pool represent self storage buildings. Loan terms are generally five years or less and the lease terms of the units are typically on a month-to-month basis.

Mixed use: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by mixed use real estate. The tenant base within this pool consists primarily of office-retail, office-residential or retail-residential space. The properties are most often purchased by individuals for investment purposes.

Retail: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by single tenant retail buildings whose average lease periods run over five years.

The following tables present the composition of current and historical non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, based on loan collateral, by industry pool:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Net lease $ 160,077 $ 159,199 $ 161,392 $ 165,848 $ 160,453
Retail strip centers 96,567 96,310 95,726 89,671 85,050
Office 62,959 62,062 59,867 60,166 58,997
Special use 57,612 57,978 41,932 35,284 25,289
Medical office 28,591 28,752 30,363 30,305 29,679
Industrial 28,906 28,661 29,025 30,396 32,222
Self storage 21,993 22,169 22,265 22,285 22,467
Mixed use 19,833 19,412 19,054 19,208 19,405
Retail 14,115 14,998 17,429 15,437 15,279
Total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans $ 490,653 $ 489,541 $ 477,053 $ 468,600 $ 448,841
9/30/2023 vs 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 vs 9/30/2022
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Net lease $ 878 0.55 % $ (376 ) (0.23 )%
Retail strip centers 257 0.27 % 11,517 13.54 %
Office 897 1.45 % 3,962 6.72 %
Special use (366 ) (0.63 )% 32,323 127.81 %
Medical office (161 ) (0.56 )% (1,088 ) (3.67 )%
Industrial 245 0.85 % (3,316 ) (10.29 )%
Self storage (176 ) (0.79 )% (474 ) (2.11 )%
Mixed use 421 2.17 % 428 2.21 %
Retail (883 ) (5.89 )% (1,164 ) (7.62 )%
Total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans $ 1,112 0.23 % $ 41,812 9.32 %


The following table presents the average aggregate loan size of current and historical non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, based on loan collateral, by industry pool:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Net lease $ 1,300 $ 1,292 $ 1,299 $ 1,307 $ 1,286
Retail strip centers 2,115 2,081 2,087 2,092 1,994
Office 1,294 1,332 1,409 1,422 1,405
Special use 2,134 2,342 1,951 1,703 1,335
Medical office 1,145 1,159 1,193 1,212 1,187
Industrial 1,072 1,025 1,038 1,050 1,120
Self storage 1,692 1,583 1,590 1,714 1,605
Mixed use 1,240 1,294 1,466 1,478 1,493
Retail 429 450 474 459 449
Total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans $ 1,362 $ 1,366 $ 1,352 $ 1,346 $ 1,304


The following table presents current and historical non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, based on loan collateral, by industry pool as a percentage of gross loans:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Net lease 10.79 % 10.81 % 11.08 % 11.55 % 11.88 %
Retail strip centers 6.51 % 6.54 % 6.57 % 6.24 % 6.30 %
Office 4.24 % 4.22 % 4.11 % 4.19 % 4.37 %
Special use 3.88 % 3.94 % 2.88 % 2.46 % 1.87 %
Medical office 1.93 % 1.95 % 2.08 % 2.11 % 2.20 %
Industrial 1.95 % 1.95 % 1.99 % 2.12 % 2.39 %
Self storage 1.48 % 1.51 % 1.53 % 1.55 % 1.66 %
Mixed use 1.34 % 1.32 % 1.31 % 1.34 % 1.44 %
Retail 0.95 % 1.02 % 1.20 % 1.07 % 1.13 %
Total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans to gross loans 33.07 % 33.26 % 32.75 % 32.63 % 33.24 %


Asset quality

The following table summarizes our current, past due, and nonaccrual loans as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Accruing interest
Current $ 1,477,386 $ 1,466,354 $ 1,449,266 $ 1,428,691 $ 1,346,141
Past due 30-89 days 2,711 3,550 5,185 5,182 3,131
Past due 90 days or more 144 71
Total accruing interest 1,480,097 1,469,904 1,454,595 1,433,873 1,349,343
Nonaccrual 3,623 2,384 2,578 2,293 1,508
Total loans $ 1,483,720 $ 1,472,288 $ 1,457,173 $ 1,436,166 $ 1,350,851
Total loans past due and in nonaccrual status $ 6,334 $ 5,934 $ 7,907 $ 7,475 $ 4,710


The following table summarizes the our nonperforming assets as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Nonaccrual loans $ 3,623 $ 2,384 $ 2,578 $ 2,293 $ 1,508
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more 144 71
Total nonperforming loans 3,623 2,384 2,722 2,293 1,579
Other real estate owned 345 345 293 293 293
Total nonperforming assets $ 3,968 $ 2,729 $ 3,015 $ 2,586 $ 1,872


The following table summarizes our charge-offs, recoveries and provision for loan losses as of, and for the three-month periods ended:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Total charge-offs $ 16 $ 41 $ 28 $ 58 $ 40
Total recoveries 455 16 12 11 9
Net charge-offs (recoveries) $ (439 ) $ 25 $ 16 $ 47 $ 31
Provision for loan losses $ (309 ) $ 205 $ 236 $ 847 $ 1,231


The following table summarizes the our primary asset quality measures as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Nonperforming loans to gross loans 0.24 % 0.16 % 0.19 % 0.16 % 0.12 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.23 % 0.16 % 0.17 % 0.15 % 0.12 %
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans 1.04 % 1.05 % 1.04 % 0.91 % 0.90 %
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to QTD average gross loans (0.03 )% % % % %
Provision for loan losses to QTD average gross loans (0.02 )% 0.01 % 0.02 % 0.06 % 0.10 %


The following table summarizes our net unamortized premium (discount) on purchased loans as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Net unamortized premium (discount) on purchased loans $ $ $ $ $ (25 )


The following table summarizes the average loan size as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Commercial and industrial $ 353 $ 346 $ 312 $ 311 $ 314
Commercial real estate 896 885 895 890 851
Total commercial loans 751 743 739 740 711
Residential mortgage 234 234 228 225 217
Home equity 52 51 52 52 52
Total residential real estate loans 174 174 170 166 159
Consumer 12 12 13 13 14
Gross loans $ 335 $ 333 $ 328 $ 323 $ 311


All other assets

The following tables outline the composition and changes in other assets as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Premises and equipment, net $ 14,928 $ 15,345 $ 15,219 $ 15,571 $ 16,100
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 9,179 11,498 10,958 10,215 5,760
Corporate owned life insurance 27,274 27,047 26,869 26,697 26,522
Mortgage servicing rights 8,884 8,765 8,773 8,666 8,795
Accrued interest receivable 4,485 3,992 3,976 4,002 3,300
Goodwill 8,853 8,853 8,853 8,853 8,853
Other assets
Core deposit intangibles 609 684 760 836 943
Right-of-use assets 1,426 1,510 1,107 1,204 1,065
Other real estate owned 345 345 293 293 293
Other 6,691 6,042 5,946 5,974 5,017
Total 9,071 8,581 8,106 8,307 7,318
All other assets $ 82,674 $ 84,081 $ 82,754 $ 82,311 $ 76,648
9/30/2023 vs 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 vs 9/30/2022
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Premises and equipment, net $ (417 ) (2.72 )% $ (1,172 ) (7.28 )%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock (2,319 ) (20.17 )% 3,419 59.36 %
Corporate owned life insurance 227 0.84 % 752 2.84 %
Mortgage servicing rights 119 1.36 % 89 1.01 %
Accrued interest receivable 493 12.35 % 1,185 35.91 %
Goodwill % %
Other assets
Core deposit intangibles (75 ) (10.96 )% (334 ) (35.42 )%
Right-of-use assets (84 ) (5.56 )% 361 33.90 %
Other real estate owned % 52 17.75 %
Other 649 10.74 % 1,674 33.37 %
Total 490 5.71 % 1,753 23.95 %
All other assets $ (1,407 ) (1.67 )% $ 6,026 7.86 %


The decrease in FHLB stock during the third quarter of 2023 was due to our participation in a voluntary repurchase program offered by the FHLB. We anticipate our FHLB stock balance will remain consistent in future periods.

The increase in right-of-use assets in the second quarter of 2023 was primarily due to a lease renewal for office equipment.

Total deposits

The following tables outline the composition and changes in the deposit portfolio as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Noninterest bearing demand $ 425,820 $ 457,204 $ 457,585 $ 461,390 $ 500,204
Interest bearing
Savings 293,310 301,872 323,254 351,066 380,118
Money market demand 225,138 221,686 214,781 170,459 213,672
NOW
Retail NOW 198,271 161,765 155,659 136,611 148,775
Brokered NOW 60,005 40,009
Total NOW Accounts 198,271 161,765 215,664 176,620 148,775
Time deposits
Other time deposits 198,509 176,280 121,567 102,358 80,454
Brokered time deposits 60,251 60,395 20,077 70,000 20,000
Internet time deposits 498 990 990 990 1,986
Total time deposits 259,258 237,665 142,634 173,348 102,440
Total deposits $ 1,401,797 $ 1,380,192 $ 1,353,918 $ 1,332,883 $ 1,345,209
9/30/2023 vs 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 vs 9/30/2022
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Noninterest bearing demand $ (31,384 ) (6.86 )% $ (74,384 ) (14.87 )%
Interest bearing
Savings (8,562 ) (2.84 )% (86,808 ) (22.84 )%
Money market demand 3,452 1.56 % 11,466 5.37 %
NOW
Retail NOW 36,506 22.57 % 49,496 33.27 %
Brokered NOW % %
Total NOW Accounts 36,506 22.57 % 49,496 33.27 %
Time deposits
Other time deposits 22,229 12.61 % 118,055 146.74 %
Brokered time deposits (144 ) (0.24 )% 40,251 201.26 %
Internet time deposits (492 ) (49.70 )% (1,488 ) (74.92 )%
Total time deposits 21,593 9.09 % 156,818 153.08 %
Total deposits $ 21,605 1.57 % $ 56,588 4.21 %


Beginning in March 2022, the FOMC began raising its target federal funds rate in order to combat rising inflation. Since then, the FOMC has raised its target federal funds rate 11 times, from a target range of 0.00-0.25% to 5.25-5.50%, or 525 basis points. This rapid increase in interest rates has led to significant competition amongst financial institutions for deposits. Due to the overall uncertainty regarding potential rate changes in the future, customers have not sought out long-term funds, leading to a shift in demand to higher-yielding non-maturity deposit accounts as well as short-term time deposits. While overall market liquidity continues to tighten and be extremely competitive, we have strategic initiatives in place to grow core market deposits throughout the remainder of 2023.

As a result of the competitive deposit market and customer demand shifting to non-maturity deposit accounts and short-term time deposits, we navigated away from brokered NOW accounts and executed two brokered time deposits during the second quarter of 2023 totaling $40,251, which were split between two- and three-year maturities.

Total borrowed funds

The following tables outline the composition and changes in borrowed funds as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings $ 180,000 $ 180,000 $ 238,500 $ 202,000 $ 97,000
Subordinated debentures 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
Other borrowings 7,050 6,550 6,550 6,350 5,600
Total borrowed funds $ 201,050 $ 200,550 $ 259,050 $ 222,350 $ 116,600
9/30/2023 vs 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 vs 9/30/2022
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings $ % $ 83,000 85.57 %
Subordinated debentures % %
Other borrowings 500 7.63 % 1,450 25.89 %
Total borrowed funds $ 500 0.25 % $ 84,450 72.43 %

We utilize a mix of borrowed funds and organic deposit growth to fund loan demand. The increase in Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings in the fourth quarter of 2022 and first quarter of 2023 was the result of the highly competitive deposit landscape and the growth of our loan portfolio. However, as loan growth has recently moderated, our reliance on FHLB advances has declined in recent periods.

Wholesale funding sources

Although we have been successful at growing market deposits, we utilize wholesale funding sources when necessary to fill gaps when asset growth outpaces deposit growth. Our wholesale funding sources include Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings, correspondent Fed Funds lines and brokered deposits. Although wholesale funding sources are typically more expensive than core deposits, they are an integral part of our funding.

The following tables outline the composition and changes in wholesale funding sources as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings $ 180,000 $ 180,000 $ 238,500 $ 202,000 $ 97,000
Subordinated debentures 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
Other borrowings 7,050 6,550 6,550 6,350 5,600
Brokered NOW accounts 60,005 40,009
Brokered time deposits 60,251 60,395 20,077 70,000 20,000
Internet time deposits 498 990 990 990 1,986
Total wholesale funds $ 261,799 $ 261,935 $ 340,122 $ 333,349 $ 138,586
9/30/2023 vs 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 vs 9/30/2022
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings $ % 83,000 85.57 %
Subordinated debentures % %
Other borrowings 500 7.63 % 1,450 25.89 %
Brokered NOW accounts N/A N/A
Brokered time deposits (144 ) (0.24 )% 40,251 201.26 %
Internet time deposits (492 ) (49.70 )% (1,488 ) (74.92 )%
Total wholesale funds $ (136 ) (0.05 )% $ 123,213 88.91 %

As noted above, the increased competition for deposits, coupled with strong loan growth has led to an increased utilization of wholesale funding sources. During the second quarter of 2023, our reliance on wholesale funding sources decreased, as our outstanding FHLB borrowings and brokered NOW accounts declined. We replaced a portion of these wholesale funds by executing two brokered time deposits during the second quarter of 2023 totaling $40,251.

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities includes accrued interest payable, federal income taxes payable, deferred federal income taxes payable, and all other liabilities (none of which are individually significant).

Total shareholders' equity

We are considered a “well-capitalized” institution, as our capital ratios exceed the minimum designated standards necessary in accordance with Basel III guidelines. As of September 30, 2023, the Bank's total capital ratio was 11.79%, tier 1 capital ratio was 10.70%, and tier 1 leverage ratio was 8.73%. The minimum requirements to be considered well-capitalized are a total capital ratio of 10.00%, tier 1 capital ratio of 8.00%, and tier 1 leverage ratio of 5.00%. While we continue to be considered well-capitalized, we are focused on enhancing our capital ratios through asset growth moderation strategies.

The following tables outline the composition and changes in shareholders' equity as of:

9/30/2023 6/30/2023 3/31/2023 12/31/2022 9/30/2022
Common stock $ 74,118 $ 73,993 $ 73,868 $ 73,569 $ 73,460
Retained earnings 70,972 67,643 64,863 63,044 59,080
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (12,188 ) (10,946 ) (10,484 ) (10,526 ) (10,910 )
Total shareholders' equity $ 132,902 $ 130,690 $ 128,247 $ 126,087 $ 121,630
9/30/2023 vs 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 vs 9/30/2022
Variance Variance
Amount % Amount %
Common stock $ 125 0.17 % $ 658 0.90 %
Retained earnings 3,329 4.92 % 11,892 20.13 %
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (1,242 ) 11.35 % (1,278 ) 11.71 %
Total shareholders' equity $ 2,212 1.69 % $ 11,272 9.27 %

The Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $10,000 of common stock. As of September 30, 2023, we had $1,393 of common stock available to repurchase through the program. We have not executed any repurchases of our common stock during 2023.
Stock Performance

The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock for the last five years with the cumulative total return on the ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index (NASDAQ: ABAQ) over the same period. The graph assumes the value of an investment in our common stock and the ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index was $100 at September 30, 2018 and all dividends were reinvested.

The graph accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/380dec10-60c8-4484-aa5a-593c02eeb82a

Date FETM ABAQ Index
9/30/2018 $ 100.00 $ 100.00
9/30/2019 100.57 90.25
9/30/2020 82.74 60.24
9/30/2021 125.91 105.71
9/30/2022 114.56 95.90
9/30/2023 119.91 76.52


Abbreviations and Acronyms

ABA: American Bankers Association FTE: Fully taxable equivalent
ACH: Automated Clearing House GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
ACL: Allowance for credit losses HFS: Held-for-sale
AFS: Available-for-sale HTM: Held-to-maturity
AIR: Accrued interest receivable HFS: Held-for-sale
AOCI: Accumulated other comprehensive income HTM: Held-to-maturity
ARRC: Alternative Reference Rates Committee IRA: Individual retirement account
ASC: Accounting Standards Codification ITM: Interactive Teller Machine
ASU: Accounting Standards Update LIBOR: London Interbank Offered Rate
ATM: Automated teller machine MSR: Mortgage servicing rights
CDI: Core deposit intangible N/M: Not meaningful
CET1: Common equity tier 1 NASDAQ: National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
COLI: Corporate owned life insurance NOW: Negotiable order of withdrawal
DRIP: Dividend Reinvestment Plan NSF: Non-sufficient funds
EPS: Earnings Per Common Share OCI: Other comprehensive income
ESOP: Employee Stock Ownership Plan OIS: Overnight Index Swap
FASB: Financial Accounting Standards Board OREO: Other real estate owned
FDIC: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation OTTI: Other-than-temporary impairment
FHLB: Federal Home Loan Bank QTD: Quarter-to-date
FHLLC: Fentura Holdings LLC SAB: Staff Accounting Bulletin
FHLMC: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation SBA: U.S. Small Business Administration
FNMA: Federal National Mortgage Association SEC: Securities and Exchange Commission
FOMC: Federal Open Market Committee SERP: Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
FRB: Federal Reserve Bank SOFR: Secured Overnight Funding Rate
FSB: Farmers State Bank of Munith TDR: Troubled debt restructuring

About Fentura Financial, Inc. and The State Bank

Fentura Financial, Inc. is the holding company for The State Bank. It was formed in 1987 and is traded on the OTCQX exchange under the symbol FETM, and has been recognized as one of the Top 50 performing stocks on that exchange.

The State Bank is a commercial, retail and trust bank headquartered in Fenton, Michigan. It currently operates 20 full-service offices and one loan production center serving Bay, Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, Oakland, Saginaw, and Shiawassee counties. The State Bank believes in the potential of banking to help create better lives, better businesses, and better communities, and works to achieve this through its full array of consumer, mortgage, SBA, commercial and wealth management banking and advisory services, together with philanthropic and volunteer support to organizations and groups within the communities it serves. More information can be found at www.thestatebank.com or www.fentura.com.

Cautionary Statement: This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning future growth in earning assets and net income. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, services, interest rates and fees for services. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Contacts: Ronald L. Justice Aaron D. Wirsing
President & CEO Chief Financial Officer
Fentura Financial, Inc. Fentura Financial, Inc.
810.714.3902 810.714.3925
ron.justice@thestatebank.com aaron.wirsing@thestatebank.com

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