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

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
.
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

Stock Information

Company Name: Fentura Financial Inc
Stock Symbol: FETM
Market: OTC
Website: fentura.com

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