UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM
(Mark One)
For the quarterly period ended
OR
For the transition period from _______ to _______
Commission file number
Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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| Item 1. Financial Statements |
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| Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited): | |
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
3 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income |
4 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income |
5 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity |
6 |
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
8 |
| Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
9 |
| Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
29 |
| Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
36 |
| Item 4. Controls and Procedures |
37 |
| PART II. OTHER INFORMATION |
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| Item 1. Legal Proceedings |
37 |
| Item 1A. Risk factors |
37 |
| Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
38 |
| Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
38 |
| Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures |
38 |
| Item 5. Other Information |
38 |
| Item 6. Exhibits |
38 |
| Signatures |
39 |
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
| GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC. |
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
| MARCH 31, 2021 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2020 |
| 3/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Cash and due from banks | $ | $ | ||||||
| Interest-bearing demand deposits in other financial institutions | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||
| Interest-bearing time deposits at other financial institutions | ||||||||
| Available-for-sale securities | ||||||||
| Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank, at cost | ||||||||
| Mortgage loans held for sale | ||||||||
| Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of March 31, 2021 - and December 31, 2020 - , respectively | ||||||||
| Accrued interest receivable | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | ||||||||
| Goodwill | ||||||||
| Core deposit intangible | ||||||||
| Foreclosed assets held for sale | ||||||||
| Premises and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset | ||||||||
| Bank owned life insurance | ||||||||
| Deferred and receivable income taxes | ||||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Deposits | $ | $ | ||||||
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances | ||||||||
| Subordinated debentures issued to Capital Trusts | ||||||||
| Subordinated notes, net | ||||||||
| Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance | ||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | ||||||||
| Accrued interest payable | ||||||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Capital Stock: | ||||||||
| Common stock, par value; authorized shares; issued March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 - shares | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Retained earnings, substantially restricted | ||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Treasury stock, at cost; March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 - and shares, respectively | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| $ | $ | |||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
| GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC. |
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
| THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 AND 2020 (UNAUDITED) |
| 3/31/2021 | 3/31/2020 | |||||||
| Interest Income | ||||||||
| Loans | $ | $ | ||||||
| Investment securities | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||
| Interest Expense | ||||||||
| Deposits | ||||||||
| FHLB advances | ||||||||
| Subordinated debentures issued to Capital Trusts | ||||||||
| Subordinated notes, net | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||
| Net Interest Income | ||||||||
| Provision for Loan Losses | ||||||||
| Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses | ||||||||
| Noninterest Income | ||||||||
| Service charges | ||||||||
| Net gain on sale of investment securities | ||||||||
| Gain on sale of mortgage loans held for sale | ||||||||
| Gain on sale of Small Business Administration loans | ||||||||
| Commercial loan referral income | ||||||||
| Net loss on foreclosed assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Other income | ||||||||
| Noninterest Expense | ||||||||
| Salaries and employee benefits | ||||||||
| Occupancy | ||||||||
| FDIC deposit insurance premiums | ||||||||
| Data processing | ||||||||
| Advertising | ||||||||
| Amortization of core deposit intangible | ||||||||
| Other expense | ||||||||
| Income Before Income Taxes | ||||||||
| Provision for Income Taxes | ||||||||
| Net Income Available to Common Shareholders | $ | $ | ||||||
| Basic Income Per Common Share | $ | $ | ||||||
| Diluted Income Per Common Share | $ | $ | ||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
| GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC. |
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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| THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 AND 2020 (UNAUDITED) |
| 3/31/2021 |
3/31/2020 |
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| NET INCOME |
$ | $ | ||||||
| OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: |
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| Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, before income taxes |
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| Change in unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, before income taxes |
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| Less: Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on investment securities included in net income, before income taxes |
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| Total other items of comprehensive loss |
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| Income tax benefit related to other items of comprehensive income |
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| Other comprehensive loss |
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| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
$ | $ | ||||||
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
| GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC. |
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
| THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 (UNAUDITED) |
| Common Stock | Additional Paid- In Capital | Treasury Stock | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on common stock ( per share) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock award plans | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
| GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC. |
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
| QUARTERLY AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 |
| Common Stock | Additional Paid- In Capital | Treasury Stock | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, January 1, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on common stock ( per share) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury stock purchased | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock award plans | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 31, 2020 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on common stock ( per share) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock award plans | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2020 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on common stock ( per share) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock award plans | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, September 30, 2020 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on common stock ( per share) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock award plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
| GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC. |
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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| THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 AND 2020 (UNAUDITED) |
| 3/31/2021 | 3/31/2020 | |||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | ||||||
| Items not requiring (providing) cash: | ||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | ( | ) | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| Provision for loan losses | ||||||||
| Gain on sale of Small Business Administration loans | ( | ) | ||||||
| Gain on sale of mortgage loans held for sale and investment securities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Loss on sale of foreclosed assets | ||||||||
| Amortization of deferred income, premiums and discounts, net | ||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | ||||||||
| Amortization of subordinated notes issuance cost | ||||||||
| Stock award plan expense | ||||||||
| Accretion of purchase accounting adjustments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Origination of loans held for sale | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale | ||||||||
| Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Changes in: | ||||||||
| Accrued interest receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Income taxes receivable/payable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Net change in loans | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from sale of loans | ||||||||
| Principal payments on available-for-sale securities | ||||||||
| Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities | ||||||||
| Purchase of premises and equipment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Purchase of available-for-sale securities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities | ||||||||
| Proceeds from maturities of interest-bearing deposits | ||||||||
| Redemption (purchase) of FHLB stock | ( | ) | ||||||
| Capitalized costs on foreclosed assets held for sale | ( | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets held for sale | ||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Net increase in demand deposits, NOW accounts and savings accounts | ||||||||
| Net decrease in certificates of deposit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from FHLB advances | ||||||||
| Repayments of FHLB advances | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from issuance of notes payable | ||||||||
| Repayments of notes payable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance | ||||||||
| Cash dividends paid | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Treasury stock purchased | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | ( | ) | ||||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | ||||||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | $ | $ | ||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
| Note 1: | Basis of Presentation |
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (“2020 Annual Report”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The results of operations for the periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2020, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted.
| Note 2: |
Principles of Consolidation |
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Guaranty Bank (the “Bank”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
| Note 3: | Securities |
The amortized cost and approximate fair values of securities classified as available-for-sale were as follows:
| Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized (Losses) | Approximate Fair Value | |||||||||||||
| As of March 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
| Debt Securities: | ||||||||||||||||
| U. S. government agencies | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| Municipals | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Corporates | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities - private label - commercial | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities - private label - consumer | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Government sponsored asset-backed securities and SBA loan pools | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||
| Amortized Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized (Losses) | Approximate Fair Value | |||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Debt Securities: | ||||||||||||||||
| U. S. government agencies | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| Municipals | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Corporates | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities - private label - commercial | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities - private label - consumer | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Government sponsored asset-backed securities and SBA loan pools | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||
Maturities of available-for-sale debt securities as of March 31, 2021:
| Amortized Cost | Approximate Fair Value | |||||||
| 1-5 years | $ | $ | ||||||
| 6-10 years | ||||||||
| After 10 years | ||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities - private label - commercial not due on a single maturity date | ||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities - private label - consumer not due on a single maturity date | ||||||||
| Government sponsored asset-backed securities and SBA loan pools not due on a single maturity date | ||||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||
The book value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes, amounted to $
Realized gains and losses are recorded as net securities gains. Gains and losses on sales of securities are determined on the specific identification method. Gross gains of $
The Company evaluates all securities quarterly to determine if any unrealized losses are deemed to be other than temporary. Certain investment securities are valued at less than their historical cost. These declines are primarily the result of the rate for these investments yielding less than current market rates. Based on evaluation of available evidence, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary. It is management’s intent to hold the debt securities to maturity or until recovery of the unrealized loss. Should the impairment of any of these debt securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified, to the extent the loss is related to credit issues, and to other comprehensive income to the extent the decline on debt securities is related to other factors and the Company does not intend to sell the security prior to recovery of the unrealized loss.
Certain investments in debt securities are reported in the financial statements at an amount less than their historical cost. Total fair value of these investments at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, was $
The following table shows gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
| As of March 31, 2021 | Less than 12 Months | 12 Months or More | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Description of Securities | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | ||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government agencies | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Municipals | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Corporates | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities - private label - commercial | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities - private label - consumer | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities and SBA loan pools | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2020 | Less than 12 Months | 12 Months or More | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Description of Securities | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | Unrealized Losses | ||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. government agencies | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Municipals | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporates | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities - private label - commercial | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities - private label - consumer | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities and SBA loan pools | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Note 4: | Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses |
Categories of loans at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 include:
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Real estate - residential mortgage: | ||||||||
| One to four family units | $ | $ | ||||||
| Multi-family | ||||||||
| Real estate - construction | ||||||||
| Real estate - commercial | ||||||||
| Commercial loans | ||||||||
| Consumer and other loans | ||||||||
| Total loans | ||||||||
| Less: | ||||||||
| Allowance for loan losses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Deferred loan fees/costs, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net loans | $ | $ | ||||||
Classes of loans by aging at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:
| As of March 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30-59 Days | 60-89 Days | Greater Than | Total Past | Current | Total Loans | Total Loans > | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - residential mortgage: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| One to four family units | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Multi-family | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - commercial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer and other loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30-59 Days | 60-89 Days | Greater Than | Total Past | Current | Total Loans | Total Loans > | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - residential mortgage: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| One to four family units | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Multi-family | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - commercial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer and other loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-accruing loans are summarized as follows:
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Real estate - residential mortgage: | ||||||||
| One to four family units | $ | $ | ||||||
| Multi-family | ||||||||
| Real estate - construction | ||||||||
| Real estate - commercial | ||||||||
| Commercial loans | ||||||||
| Consumer and other loans | ||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ||||||
The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses based on portfolio segment for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:
| Three months ended | Commercial | One to four | Consumer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | Construction | Real Estate | family | Multi-family | Commercial | and Other | Unallocated | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for loan losses: |
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| Balance, beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision charged to expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses charged off | ( | ) | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recoveries | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | Commercial | One to four | Consumer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2020 | Construction | Real Estate | family | Multi-family | Commercial | and Other | Unallocated | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for loan losses: |
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| Balance, beginning of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision charged to expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses charged off | ( | ) | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recoveries | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, end of period | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables present the recorded investment in loans based on portfolio segment and impairment method as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
| As of March 31, 2021 | Construction | Commercial | One to four family | Multi-family | Commercial | Consumer | Unallocated | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for loan losses: |
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| Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2020 | Construction | Commercial | One to four family | Multi-family | Commercial | Consumer | Unallocated | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Allowance for loan losses: |
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| Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to income. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
The allowance consists of allocated and general components. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows or collateral value of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers nonclassified loans and is based on historical charge-off experience and expected loss given default derived from the Bank’s internal risk rating process. Other adjustments may be made to the allowance for pools of loans after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical loss or risk rating data.
Included in the Company’s loan portfolio are certain loans acquired in accordance with ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. These loans were written down at acquisition to an amount estimated to be collectible. As a result, certain ratios regarding the Company’s loan portfolio and credit quality cannot be used to compare the Company to peer companies or to compare the Company’s current credit quality to prior periods. The ratios particularly affected by accounting under ASC 310-30 include the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans, nonaccrual loans, and performing assets, and nonaccrual loans and nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans.
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
Groups of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated for impairment based on the group’s historical loss experience adjusted for changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that affect repayment of the loans.
The following table summarizes the recorded investment in impaired loans at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
| March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded | Unpaid | Specific | Recorded | Unpaid | Specific | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Loans without a specific valuation allowance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - residential mortgage: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| One to four family units | $ | $ | $ | - | $ | $ | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Multi-family | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - construction | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - commercial | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial loans | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer and other loans | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans with a specific valuation allowance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - residential mortgage: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| One to four family units | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Multi-family | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Commercial loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer and other loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - residential mortgage: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| One to four family units | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Multi-family | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Commercial loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer and other loans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes average impaired loans and related interest recognized on impaired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:
| For the Three Months Ended | For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
| Average | Interest | Average | Interest | |||||||||||||
| (In Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
| Loans without a specific valuation allowance | ||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - residential mortgage: | ||||||||||||||||
| One to four family units | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Multi-family | ||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - construction | ||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - commercial | ||||||||||||||||
| Commercial loans | ||||||||||||||||
| Consumer and other loans | ||||||||||||||||
| Loans with a specific valuation allowance | ||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - residential mortgage: | ||||||||||||||||
| One to four family units | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Multi-family | ||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - construction | ||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - commercial | ||||||||||||||||
| Commercial loans | ||||||||||||||||
| Consumer and other loans | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | ||||||||||||||||
| Real estate - residential mortgage: | ||||||||||||||||
| One to four family units | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Multi-family | ||||||||||||||||
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| Commercial loans | ||||||||||||||||
| Consumer and other loans | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
At March 31, 2021, the Bank’s impaired loans shown in the table above included loans that were classified as troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”). The restructuring of a loan is considered a TDR if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession.
In assessing whether or not a borrower is experiencing financial difficulties, the Bank considers information currently available regarding the financial condition of the borrower. This information includes, but is not limited to, whether (i) the debtor is currently in payment default on any of its debt; (ii) a payment default is probable in the foreseeable future without the modification; (iii) the debtor has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy and (iv) the debtor’s projected cash flow is sufficient to satisfy the contractual payments due under the original terms of the loan without a modification.
The Bank considers all aspects of the modification to loan terms to determine whether or not a concession has been granted to the borrower. Key factors considered by the Bank include the debtor’s ability to access funds at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics, the significance of the modification relative to unpaid principal balance or collateral value of the debt, and the significance of a delay in the timing of payments relative to the original contractual terms of the loan. The most common concessions granted by the Bank generally include one or more modifications to the terms of the debt, such as (i) a reduction in the interest rate for the remaining life of the debt, (ii) an extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, (iii) a reduction on the face amount or maturity amount of the debt as stated in the original loan, (iv) a temporary period of interest-only payments, (v) a reduction in accrued interest, and (vi) an extension of amortization.
In March 2020, our regulators issued a statement titled “Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial institutions with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus” that encouraged financial institutions to work prudently with borrowers who were expected to have difficulty in meeting payment obligations due to the effects of COVID-19. Additionally, Section 4013 of the CARES Act further clarifies that qualified loan modifications are exempt by law from being classified as a TDR as defined by GAAP from March 1, 2020 until December 31, 2020. In December 2020, the Economic Aid to Hard Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits and Ventures Act was enacted, which extended the CARES Act provisions until January 1, 2022. The Bank continues to work with impacted entities in the form of modifications, payment deferrals, extensions of repayment terms and/or other delays in payments, as necessary.
Due to the before mentioned regulatory changes, there were no troubled debt restructuring charge offs or increases to the allowance for loan losses related to TDRs during 2021 or 2020.
The following table presents the carrying balance of TDRs as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
| March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||
| Real estate - residential mortgage: | ||||||||
| One to four family units | $ | $ | ||||||
| Multi-family | ||||||||
| Real estate - construction | ||||||||
| Real estate - commercial | ||||||||
| Commercial loans | ||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ||||||
The Bank has allocated $
As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Bank’s loan portfolio, management tracks loans by an internal rating system. All loans are assigned an internal credit quality rating based on an analysis of the borrower’s financial condition. The criteria used to assign quality ratings to extensions of credit that exhibit potential problems or well-defined weaknesses are primarily based upon the degree of risk and the likelihood of orderly repayment, and their effect on the Bank’s safety and soundness. The following are the internally assigned ratings:
Pass: This rating represents loans that have strong asset quality and liquidity along with a multi-year track record of profitability.
Special mention: This rating represents loans that are currently protected but are potentially weak. The credit risk may be relatively minor, yet constitute an increased risk in light of the circumstances surrounding a specific loan.
Substandard: This rating represents loans that show signs of continuing negative financial trends and unprofitability and therefore, is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.
Doubtful: This rating represents loans that have all the weaknesses of substandard classified loans with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.
Risk characteristics applicable to each segment of the loan portfolio are described as follows.
Real estate-Residential 1-4 family: The residential 1-4 family real estate loans are generally secured by owner-occupied 1-4 family residences. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income and credit rating of the borrowers. Credit risk in these loans can be impacted by economic conditions within the Bank’s market areas that might impact either property values or a borrower’s personal income. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.
Real estate-Multi-Family: Loans secured by multi-family residential real estate generally involve a greater degree of credit risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans and carry larger loan balances. This increased credit risk is a result of several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans and borrowers, the effects of general economic conditions on income producing properties, and the increased difficulty of evaluating and monitoring these types of loans. Furthermore, the repayment of loans secured by multi-family residential real estate is typically dependent upon the successful operation of the related real estate property. If the cash flow from the project is reduced, the borrower's ability to repay the loan may be impaired. Credit risk in these loans may be impacted by the creditworthiness of a borrower, property values and the local economies in the Bank’s market areas.
Real estate-Construction: Construction and land development real estate loans are usually based upon estimates of costs and estimated value of the completed project and include independent appraisal reviews and a financial analysis of the developers and property owners. Sources of repayment of these loans may include permanent loans, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Bank until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are considered to be higher risk than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing. Credit risk in these loans may be impacted by the creditworthiness of a borrower, property values and the local economies in the Bank’s market areas.
Real estate-Commercial: Commercial real estate loans typically involve larger principal amounts, and repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operations of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Credit risk in these loans may be impacted by the creditworthiness of a borrower, property values and the local economies in the Bank’s market areas.
Commercial: The commercial portfolio includes loans to commercial customers for use in financing working capital needs, equipment purchases and expansions. The loans in this category are repaid primarily from the cash flow of a borrower’s principal business operation. Credit risk in these loans is driven by creditworthiness of a borrower and the economic conditions that impact the cash flow stability from business operations.
Consumer: The consumer loan portfolio consists of various term and line of credit loans such as automobile loans and loans for other personal purposes. Repayment for these types of loans will come from a borrower’s income sources that are typically independent of the loan purpose. Credit risk is driven by consumer economic factors (such as unemployment and general economic conditions in the Bank’s market area) and the creditworthiness of a borrower.
The following tables provide information about the credit quality of the loan portfolio using the Bank’s internal rating system as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
| March 31, 2021 | Construction | Commercial | One to four family | Multi-family | Commercial | Consumer | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (In Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rating: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Special Mention | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Substandard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doubtful | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2020 | Construction | Commercial | One to four family | Multi-family | Commercial | Consumer | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (In Thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rating: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Special Mention | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Substandard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doubtful | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
The above amounts include purchased credit impaired loans. At March 31, 2021, purchased credit impaired loans comprised of $
For loans amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan.
The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the loan is well-secured and in process of collection. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.
All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
Commercial Loan Referral Income: In certain circumstances, the Company enters into variable-rate loan agreements (Assumable Rate Conversion “ARC” Master Servicing Agreements) with commercial loan customers, and the customer simultaneously enters into an interest swap agreement directly with a third-party (the “counterparty”). This allows the loan customer to effectively convert a variable-rate commercial loan agreement to a fixed-rate commercial loan agreement. The Company is required to enter into a transaction agreement as part of each loan. The agreement results in the assumption of credit and market risk equivalent by the Bank. The agreement states that in an event of default by the loan customer, the Bank must pay a termination amount to the extent it is positive. The termination value is defined by the Master Agreement, which is in essence the fair value of the derivative on the event date. The counterparty pays a fee to the Company for brokering the transaction and for servicing the loan/swap agreement between the customer and the counterparty. Fee income related to these agreements was $
Note 5: Intangible Assets
The Company recorded $
Additionally, as part of the Hometown acquisition, core deposit premiums of $
The Company’s goodwill and other intangibles (carrying basis and accumulated amortization) at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| (in Thousands) | (in Thousands) | |||||||
| Goodwill | $ | $ | ||||||
| Core deposit intangible | ||||||||
| Gross carrying amount | ||||||||
| Accumulated amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Core deposit intangible, net | ||||||||
| Remaining balance | $ | $ | ||||||
The Company’s estimated remaining amortization expense on intangibles as of March 31, 2021 is as follows:
| Amortization Expense | |||||
| (in Thousands) | |||||
| Remainder of: | 2021 | $ | |||
| 2022 | |||||
| 2023 | |||||
| 2024 | |||||
| 2025 | |||||
| Thereafter | |||||
| Total | $ | ||||
Note 6: Leases
As of March 31, 2021, the Company has recorded operating Right of Use (“ROU”) assets of $
Expenses for finance leases are included in other interest expense and occupancy expense line items, whereas operating leases are expensed entirely in the occupancy expense line item. Leases with a term of less than twelve months are not recorded on the balance sheet and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Discount rates used for the purpose of valuing the leases were based on rates available to the Company on fixed rate borrowings for similar lease terms.
The components of lease expense and their impact on the statement of income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | March 31, | |||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| (In Thousands) | ||||||||
| Finance lease cost: | ||||||||
| Amortization of right-of-use assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| Interest on lease liabilities | ||||||||
| Operating lease cost | ||||||||
| Sublease income | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total lease costs | $ | $ | ||||||
| Additional lease information: | ||||||||
| Weighted-average remaining lease term - financing leases (in years) | ||||||||
| Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases (in years) | ||||||||
| Weighted-average discount rate - financing leases | % | % | ||||||
| Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases | % | % | ||||||
The following table sets forth, as of March 31, 2021, the future minimum lease cash payments and a reconciliation of the undiscounted cash flows to the lease liability:
| Financing | Operating | Total | |||||||||||
| (In Thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Remainder of: | 2021 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| 2022 | |||||||||||||
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| Thereafter | |||||||||||||
| Total undiscounted future minimum lease cash payments | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Present value discount | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||
| Lease liability | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Note 7: Subordinated Debentures Issued to Capital Trusts
During 2005, the Company formed two wholly owned grantor trust subsidiaries, Guaranty Statutory Trust I and Guaranty Statutory Trust II, to issue preferred securities representing undivided beneficial interests in the assets of the trusts and to invest the gross proceeds of the preferred securities in notes of the Company. Trust I issued $
Note 8: Subordinated Notes
On July 29, 2020, the Company completed a private offering of $
Note 9: Benefit Plans
The Company has stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report. The following tables below summarize transactions under the Company’s equity plans for the three months ended March 31, 2021:
| Restricted Stock | Number of Shares | Weighted Average Grant- Date Fair Value | ||||||
| Balance of shares non-vested as of January 1, 2021 | $ | |||||||
| Granted | ||||||||
| Vested | ( | ) | ||||||
| Forfeited | ||||||||
| Balance of shares non-vested as of March 31, 2021 | $ | |||||||
In February 2021, the Company granted
For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company granted
| Performance Stock Units | Performance Stock Units | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||||||
| Balance of shares non-vested as of January 1, 2021 | $ | |||||||
| Granted | ||||||||
| Vested | ||||||||
| Forfeited | ||||||||
| Balance of shares non-vested as of March 31, 2021 | $ | |||||||
During 2020, the Company has granted restricted stock units representing
Total stock-based compensation expense recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $
Note 10: Income Per Common Share
| For three months ended March 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Income Available to Common Stockholders | Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding | Per Common Share | ||||||||||
| Basic Income per Common Share | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Effect of Dilutive Securities | ||||||||||||
| Diluted Income per Common Share | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| For three months ended March 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Income Available to Common Stockholders | Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding | Per Common Share | ||||||||||
| Basic Income per Common Share | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Effect of Dilutive Securities | ||||||||||||
| Diluted Income per Common Share | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Note 11: New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, have been released in November 2018 (2018-19), November 2019 (2019-10 and 2019-11) and a January 2020 Update (2020-02) that provided additional guidance on this Topic. Among other things, the amendments in this ASU require the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses. In addition, the ASU amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. For SEC filers meeting certain criteria, the amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. For SEC filers that meet the criteria of a smaller reporting company (including this Company) and for non-SEC registrant public companies and other organizations, the amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption will be permitted for all organizations for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company has formed a committee that is assessing our data and evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-13. The Company has also selected a third-party vendor to assist in generating loan level cash flows and disclosures. Based on the results from larger SEC filers and preliminary internal calculations there is likely a significant financial impact of adopting this standard. Estimated amounts and decisions pertaining to implementation of this standard will be evaluated over the next several quarters.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles: Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. To simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill, the amendments eliminate Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. The annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge should be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. In addition, the income tax effects of tax-deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit should be considered when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. An entity still has the option to perform the quantitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the qualitative impairment test is necessary. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis. The nature of and reason for the change in accounting principle should be disclosed upon transition. This standard was adopted during the second quarter of 2020 with no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This ASU applies to all entities that are required, under existing GAAP, to make disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair value measurements. Disclosures removed by this ASU are the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, the policy for timing of transfers between levels and the valuation process for Level 3 measurements. This ASU modifies disclosures relating to investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value. Additional disclosures require by the ASU include: 1) change in unrealized gains and losses included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and 2) range and weighted average of significant observable inputs used to develop Level 3 measurements. The prospective method of transition is required for the new disclosure requirements. The other amendments should be applied retrospectively. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years or January 1, 2020 for the Company. The Company adopted this standard during the first quarter of 2020 with no significant impact on the financial statements.
In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848). This ASU provides guidance and timelines for the future transition from London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) to alternative reference rates that are more observable or transaction based and less susceptible to manipulation. For financial institutions this will likely impact contracts already in place that reference LIBOR as the variable rate component. Items likely to be impacted are interest rate swaps, subordinated debt offerings, certain adjustable-rate loan contracts, certain variable rate investment instruments as well as other variable rate contracts. Current guidance has the use of LIBOR reference rates to end by December 31, 2021. In the meantime, institutions are to identify contracts that reference LIBOR, prepare their current systems for a transition to a new reference rate and to communicate any changes to impacted parties. The Company has identified existing items that reference LIBOR and is in the process of evaluating fall back language in each situation along with working with system providers and other third parties to ensure a successful adoption of new reference rates. The financial impact of adopting this standard is being evaluated with estimated amounts and decisions pertaining to implementation of this standard to be evaluated over the next several quarters.
Note 12: Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company records all derivative financial instruments at fair value in the financial statements. Derivatives are used as a risk management tool to hedge the exposure to changes in interest rates or other identified market risks.
When a derivative is intended to be a qualifying hedged instrument, the Company prepares written hedge documentation that designates the derivative as 1) a hedge of fair value of a recognized asset or liability (fair value hedge) or 2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction, such as, the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash flow hedge). The written documentation includes identification of, among other items, the risk management objective, hedging instrument, hedged item, and methodologies for assessing and measuring hedge effectiveness and ineffectiveness, along with support for management’s assertion that the hedge will be highly effective.
In June 2017, the Company entered into a forward start interest rate swap agreement totaling $
In March 2019, the Company entered into a forward start interest rate swap agreement totaling $
The Company documents, both at inception and periodically over the life of the hedges, its analysis of actual and expected hedge effectiveness.
As of March 31, 2021, based on current fair values, the Company pledged cash collateral of $
The following table presents the notional amounts and fair values of derivatives designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forward Start | Termination | Derivative | Notional | Rate | Rate | Balance Sheet | Estimated Fair Value at: | |||||||||||||||||
| Inception Date | Date | Type | Amount | Paid | Hedged | Classfication | March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2/28/2018 | 2/28/2025 | Interest rate swap - FHLB Advances | $ | % | 3 month LIBOR Floating | Other liabilites | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| 5/23/2019 | 2/23/2026 | Interest rate swap - Subordinated Debentures | $ | % | 3 month LIBOR Floating +145 bps | Other liabilites | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
The following table presents amounts included in the consolidated statements of income for derivatives designated as hedging instruments for the periods indicated:
| Derivative | Income Statement | Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
| Type | Classfication | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| Interest rate swap - FHLB Advances | Interest expense | $ | $ | |||||||
| Interest rate swap - Subordinated Debentures | Interest expense | $ | $ | |||||||
Note 13: Disclosures about Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Topic 820 also specifies a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities
The following is a description of the inputs and valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Available-for-sale securities: Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include equity securities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. For these investments, the inputs used by the pricing service to determine fair value may include one or a combination of observable inputs such as benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bid offers and reference data market research publications and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 2 securities include U.S. government agencies, municipal securities and government sponsored mortgage-backed securities. The Company has no Level 3 securities.
Derivative financial instruments (Cash flow hedge): The Company’s open derivative positions are interest rate swap agreements. Those classified as Level 2 open derivative positions are valued using externally developed pricing models based on observable market inputs provided by a third party and validated by management. The Company has considered counterparty credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap assets.
The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollar amounts in thousands):
| March 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
| Financial assets: | ||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 inputs | Level 2 inputs | Level 3 inputs | Total fair value | |||||||||||||
| Debt securities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Government agencies | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Municipals | ||||||||||||||||
| Corporates | ||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities - private label | ||||||||||||||||
| Government sponsored asset-backed securities and SBA loan pools | ||||||||||||||||
| Available-for-sale securities | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Financial liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swaps | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Financial assets: | ||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 inputs | Level 2 inputs | Level 3 inputs | Total fair value | |||||||||||||
| Debt securities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Government agencies | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Municipals | ||||||||||||||||
| Corporates | ||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities - private label | ||||||||||||||||
| Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities and SBA loan pools | ||||||||||||||||
| Available-for-sale securities | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Financial liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swaps | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying statements of financial condition, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale: Fair value is estimated using recent appraisals, comparable sales and other estimates of value obtained principally from independent sources, adjusted for selling costs and discounts based on management’s assessment of the condition and marketability of the collateral. Foreclosed assets held for sale are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.
Impaired loans (Collateral Dependent): Loans for which it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment. Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans.
If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value. Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.
The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollar amounts in thousands):
| Impaired loans: | ||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 inputs | Level 2 inputs | Level 3 inputs | Total fair value | |||||||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| December 31, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Foreclosed assets held for sale: | ||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 inputs | Level 2 inputs | Level 3 inputs | Total fair value | |||||||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| December 31, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurement (dollar amounts in thousands):
| Fair Value March 31, 2021 | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Input | Range | |||||||||
| Impaired loans (collateral dependent) | $ | Market Comparable | Discount to reflect realizable value | - | ||||||||
| Foreclosed assets held for sale | $ | Market Comparable | Discount to reflect realizable value | |||||||||
| Fair Value December 31, 2020 | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Input | Range | |||||||||
| Impaired loans (collateral dependent) | $ | Market Comparable | Discount to reflect realizable value | - | ||||||||
| Foreclosed assets held for sale | $ | Market Comparable | Discount to reflect realizable value | - | ||||||||
The following tables present estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
| March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Carrying | Fair | Hierarchy | Carrying | Fair | Hierarchy | |||||||||||||||||
| Financial assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | 1 | $ | $ | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest-bearing time deposits at other institutions | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage loans held for sale | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans, net | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest receivable | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deposits | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| FHLB advances | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Subordinated debentures issued to Capital Trusts | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Subordinated notes, net | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest payable | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contractual value): | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commitments to extend credit | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Unused lines of credit | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
Note 14: Subsequent Event
On April 8, 2021, the Company notified investors of its $
Note 15: Concentration of Cash Holdings
During the normal course of business, the Bank may have excess cash on deposit at other financial institutions. Each institution’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. At March 31, 2021, the Bank had $
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
General
The primary function of the Company is to monitor and oversee its investment in the Bank. The Company engages in few other activities, and the Company has no significant assets other than its investment in the Bank. As a result, the results of operations of the Company are derived primarily from operations of the Bank. The Bank’s results of operations are primarily dependent on net interest margin, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. The Bank’s income is also affected by the level of its noninterest expenses, such as employee salaries and benefits, occupancy expenses and other expenses. The following discussion reviews material changes in the Company’s financial condition as of March 31, 2021, and the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.
Forward-Looking Statements
The discussion set forth below, as well as other portions of this Form 10-Q, may contain forward-looking comments. Such comments are based upon the information currently available to management of the Company and management’s perception thereof as of the date of this Form 10-Q. When used in this Form 10-Q, words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “expects,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. The following factors or combination of factors, among others, could cause the Company's financial performance to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements: the severity, magnitude and duration of COVID-19 and the direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19, as well as responses to COVID-19 by the government, businesses and consumers; the disruption of global, national, state and local economies associated with COVID-19; the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the real estate values and the local economies in which the Company conducts operations; insufficient provisions for loan losses (which could reduce earnings for several periods until acceptable levels are reached); new accounting standards for calculating loan loss reserves (which may have a material adverse impact on our financial condition); merger or acquisition activity (which may not produce anticipated results); changes in portfolio composition; a decrease in cash flows from our investment portfolio (which may adversely affect our liquidity); changes in management strategy; increased competition from both bank and non-bank companies, the impact of recent and potential future changes in the laws, rules, regulations, interpretations and policies relating to financial institutions, accounting, insurance, tax, monetary and fiscal matters and their application by our regulators; the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, changes in interest rates including negative interest rates; changes in LIBOR including the impact of the anticipated elimination of LIBOR and resultant transition to a new benchmark; the timely development of and acceptance of new products and services of the Company and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitors' products and services; asset quality deterioration; environmental liability associated with real estate collateral; technological changes and cybersecurity risks; employee retention; the success of the Company at managing the risks resulting from these factors; and other factors set forth in reports and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time, including the risk factors described under Item 1A. of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.
The Company cautions that the listed factors are not exclusive. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.
Impacts from COVID-19 on Our Financial Statements and Results of Operations
The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has created a global public health crisis that has resulted in unprecedented uncertainty, volatility and disruption in financial markets and in governmental, commercial and consumer activity in the United States, including the markets that we serve. Governmental responses to the pandemic have included orders closing businesses not deemed essential and directing individuals to restrict their movements, observe social distancing and shelter in place. These actions, together with responses to the pandemic by businesses and individuals, resulted in rapid decreases in commercial and consumer activity, temporary closures of many businesses that led to a loss of revenues and a rapid increase in unemployment, disrupted supply chains, market downturns and volatility, changes in consumer behavior related to pandemic fears, related emergency response legislation and an expectation that Federal Reserve policy will maintain a low interest rate environment for the foreseeable future. However, in recent months, unemployment and business closings have moderated in our markets along with infection rates while community health guidelines are adjusted as vaccines and additional information become available.
Financial Impacts to the Bank: Due to segments of our loan portfolio experiencing weakness as a result of COVID-19-related economic slowdowns and travel restrictions, we recorded a significant increase in our provision for loan losses in 2020 of $3,600,000 with $500,000 recorded during the first three months of 2020. For the first three months of 2021, a provision of $400,000 was recorded. We expect that we could continue to experience increases in our provision for loan losses. We expect to continue working with impacted customers on a case-by-case basis based on their specific circumstances. The Bank expects other ramifications to continue which may include increases in realized losses on loans and decreased fee income due to lower loan originations and deposit activity. Market interest rates have fluctuated significantly over the past year which could continue to adversely affect our net interest income, net interest margin, unrealized gains and losses on certain financial instruments and overall earnings.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Activity: The Federal government has approved various stimulus packages to assist small businesses, individuals, health care entities, education systems and certain governmental entities over the past year. Availability and coverage of these programs continues to evolve as the breadth of the economic impact from COVID-19 unfolds. One of the most notable programs was the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act which made over $600 billion in funds available to small businesses through Small Business Administration (SBA) PPP loans that, based on certain qualifications, could provide funds to qualified borrowers for payroll and certain other costs with portions or all of such loans potentially forgiven if used on certain expenses and other criteria were met. The PPP funding programs were heavily utilized by businesses leading to robust activity at many financial institutions, including ours. The Bank approved and funded 661 PPP loans during 2020 totaling $55.1 million and impacting nearly 8,400 jobs in the communities we serve. In late December 2020, an additional $284 billion in PPP funds was approved for eligible entities based on certain qualifications. The Bank has approved and funded 226 PPP loans totaling $14.1 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2021 in this most recent round of funding. Overall, approximately $3.1 million in origination fees will be recognized over the life of the individual PPP loans by the Bank. As of March 31, 2021, $33.8 million in PPP loans are included in our commercial loan portfolio. PPP loans originated in 2020 totaling $35.4 million have already been granted forgiveness by the SBA. The Bank is continually monitoring regulatory guidelines that will impact PPP loans that we are involved with along with any additional governmental programs that could materially impact our customers and the Bank’s financial situation.
Market Volatility Risk: As noted herein, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to disruption and volatility in the global capital markets. These conditions may require us to recognize an elevated level of other than temporary impairments on investment securities in our portfolio as issues of these securities are negatively impacted by the economic slowdown. Declines in fair value of investment securities in our portfolio could also reduce the unrealized gains reported as part of our consolidated comprehensive income.
Loan Modifications: As previously mentioned, increased loan payment deferrals and other loan modifications have adversely impacted, and we expect that they will continue to adversely impact, the performance of our loan portfolio. Based on recent guidance by federal banking regulators, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and provisions within the CARES Act, short-term loan modifications made in response to COVID-19 to borrowers with a current payment status are not to be considered troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) for reporting purposes. As of March 31, 2021, 13 loans with an aggregate balance of $19.4 million were modified in response to COVID-19 with additional details noted in the following table.
COVID-19 Loan Modifications
| Collateral Type |
# Loans Modified |
Amount of Loans Modified ($) |
Interest Only 3 Months or Less |
Interest Only 4-6 Months |
Full Payment Deferral 3 Months |
Full Payment Deferral 3 Months + Interest Only 3 Months |
Full Payment Deferral 4-6 Months |
Full Payment Deferral > 6 Months |
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| Hotel/Motel |
4 | $ | 7,840,689 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,849,520 | $ | - | $ | 5,991,169 | ||||||||||||||||
| Theatre |
5 | 10,586,792 | - | - | - | - | - | 10,586,792 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restaurant (C&I & RE) |
1 | 287,793 | - | 287,793 | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1-4 Family Consumer |
1 | 23,758 | - | - | 23,758 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other |
2 | 630,657 | 537,557 | 93,100 | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Modified Loans |
13 | $ | 19,369,689 | $ | 537,557 | $ | 380,894 | $ | 23,758 | $ | 1,849,520 | $ | - | $ | 16,577,961 | ||||||||||||||||
Financial Condition
The Company’s total assets increased $82,782,569 (7%) from $1,146,252,939 as of December 31, 2020, to $1,229,035,508 as of March 31, 2021, primarily due to cash and investments activity resulting from increased deposit balances.
Available-for-sale securities increased $15,213,696 (9%) from $164,120,869 as of December 31, 2020, to $179,334,565 as of March 31, 2021. The Company had purchases of $30,918,248 offset by a decrease in unrealized gains of $3,137,599 and sales, calls, maturities and principal payments of $12,513,814 during the three-month period.
Net loans receivable increased by $1,071,505 (less than 1%) from $742,149,271 as of December 31, 2020 to $743,220,776 as of March 31, 2021. Year-to-date, construction loans increased $14,864,621 (21%), commercial real estate loans increased $2,987,353 (1%), one-to-four family mortgage loans decreased $1,092,930 (1%), permanent multi-family loans decreased $1,675,390 (2%), consumer loans decreased $2,089,611 (8%) and commercial loans decreased $11,249,628 (8%). The Company continues to focus its lending efforts in the commercial, owner-occupied real estate and small business lending categories.
Allowance for loan losses increased $270,915 (3%) from $9,617,024 as of December 31, 2020 to $9,887,939 as of March 31, 2021. Provisions for loan losses of $400,000 were recorded by the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2021. This expense reflects an increased provision resulting from stress on our loan portfolio from the increase in unemployment and economic effects attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. The allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of gross loans outstanding (excluding mortgage loans held for sale), as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was 1.31% and 1.28%, respectively. The allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of nonperforming loans outstanding, as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was 55.6% and 51.6%, respectively. Management believes the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2021 is at a level to be sufficient in providing for potential loan losses in the Bank’s existing loan portfolio even after taking the expected loan defaults attributable to COVID-19 into account.
In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for acquisition accounting, the loans acquired through the Hometown acquisition were recorded at fair value; therefore, there was no allowance associated with these loans. Management continues to evaluate the allowance needed on the acquired loans factoring in the net remaining discount of approximately $490,000 as of March 31, 2021.
Deposits increased $84,464,141 (9%) from $938,672,541 as of December 31, 2020, to $1,023,136,682 as of March 31, 2021. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, checking and savings accounts increased by $98,753,934 (13%) primarily due to the continued focus on attracting and retaining retail, commercial and public fund relationships. Additionally, a significant amount of the increase was due to government stimulus program funds being retained in deposit accounts by both individuals and businesses. Certificates of deposit balances decreased by $14,289,793 (8%) as many higher yielding balances matured and choose to reinvest into more liquid accounts. See also the discussion under Item 3 - “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk – Asset/Liability Management.”
Stockholders’ equity increased $358,172 (less than 1%) from $88,968,366 as of December 31, 2020, to $89,326,538 as of March 31, 2021. The Company’s net income during this period exceeded dividends paid or declared by $1,561,168. Other items impacting equity balances during the three-month period include decreases in unrealized gains in the investment portfolio of $2,723,449 offset by an improvement in unrealized losses from interest rate swaps of $1,411,973. On a per common share basis, tangible book value increased to $19.78 as of March 31, 2021 compared to $19.71 as of December 31, 2020.
Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields
The Company’s profitability is primarily dependent upon net interest income, which represents the difference between interest and fees earned on loans and debt and equity securities, and the cost of deposits and borrowings. Net interest income is dependent on the difference between the average balances and rates earned on interest-earning assets and the average balances and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Non-interest income, non-interest expense, and income taxes also impact net income.
The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company’s average consolidated statements of financial condition and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense annualized by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. Average balances were derived from average daily balances. The average balance of loans includes loans on which the Company has discontinued accruing interest. The yields and costs include fees which are considered adjustments to yields. All dollar amounts are in thousands.
| Three months ended 3/31/2021 |
Three months ended 3/31/2020 |
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| Average Balance |
Interest |
Yield / Cost |
Average Balance |
Interest |
Yield / Cost |
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| ASSETS |
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| Interest-earning: |
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| Loans |
$ | 760,814 | $ | 8,817 | 4.70 | % | $ | 733,591 | $ | 9,553 | 5.24 | % | ||||||||||||
| Investment securities |
171,137 | 1,025 | 2.43 | % | 125,851 | 885 | 2.83 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Other assets |
197,564 | 135 | 0.28 | % | 96,515 | 361 | 1.50 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Total interest-earning |
1,129,515 | 9,977 | 3.58 | % | 955,957 | 10,799 | 4.54 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Noninterest-earning |
69,606 | 71,533 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,199,121 | $ | 1,027,490 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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| Interest-bearing: |
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| Savings accounts |
$ | 51,011 | 16 | 0.13 | % | $ | 39,704 | 26 | 0.26 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Transaction accounts |
586,019 | 495 | 0.34 | % | 503,138 | 1,378 | 1.10 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit |
178,252 | 789 | 1.80 | % | 199,349 | 1,090 | 2.20 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| FHLB advances |
66,000 | 311 | 1.91 | % | 51,482 | 274 | 2.14 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Subordinated debentures issued to Capital Trusts |
15,465 | 195 | 5.11 | % | 15,465 | 196 | 5.10 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Subordinated notes, net |
19,568 | 263 | 5.45 | % | - | - | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Other borrowed funds |
521 | 2 | 1.56 | % | 11,491 | 123 | 4.31 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Total interest-bearing |
916,836 | 2,071 | 0.92 | % | 820,629 | 3,087 | 1.51 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Noninterest-bearing |
191,848 | 120,825 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities |
1,108,684 | 941,454 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity |
90,437 | 86,036 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,199,121 | $ | 1,027,490 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earning balance |
$ | 212,679 | $ | 135,328 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Earning yield less costing rate |
2.66 | % | 3.03 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income, and net yield spread on interest earning assets |
$ | 7,906 | 2.84 | % | $ | 7,712 | 3.24 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities |
123 | % | 116 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Results of Operations - Comparison of Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $2,216,016 compared to $2,104,845 for the three months ended March 31, 2020, which represents an increase in earnings of $111,171 (5%).
Interest Income
Total interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 decreased $822,253 (8%) when compared to the same period in 2020. When compared to the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 with the same period in 2020, the average yield on interest earning assets decreased 96 basis points to 3.58% while the average balance of interest earning assets increased approximately $173,558,000. The increase in the average balances for the period is primarily due to increased cash and investments balances generated from increased deposits. For the three-month period, the yield on loans decreased 54 basis points to 4.70%. Negatively impacting loan interest income and yield on loans were continued decreases in loan rates on new and repricing credits. Helping to offset this decline was $511,441 of loan fees recognized from the origination and forgiveness of PPP loans in the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. No loan fees from this source were recognized in the same period in 2020.
Interest Expense
Total interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 decreased $1,015,392 (33%) when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 59 basis points to 0.92% primarily due to the reductions to key interest rates by the Federal Reserve during the first quarter of 2020 and higher rate liabilities resetting lower as they reprice or mature. Offsetting rate declines, the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased approximately $96,207,000 for the three-month period as depositors, in general, maintained higher balances in accounts and the continued growth in public funds. The Company intends to continue to utilize a cost-effective mix of retail and commercial deposits along with non-core, wholesale funding.
Provision for Loan Losses
Provisions for loan losses are charged or credited to earnings to bring the total allowance for loan losses to a level considered adequate by the Company to provide for potential loan losses in the existing loan portfolio. When making its assessment, the Company considers prior loss experience, volume and type of lending, local banking trends and impaired and past due loans in the Company’s loan portfolio. In addition, the Company considers general economic conditions and other factors related to collectability of the Company’s loan portfolio, including the effect on the ability of some borrowers to repay their loans in accordance with their terms or at all due to the impact of COVID-19.
Based on its internal analysis and methodology, management recorded a provision for loan losses of $400,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to $500,000 for the same period in 2020. The decision to fund the provision for the quarter was based on growth in construction loans and a conservative approach to possible continued weaknesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall economic conditions impacting both individuals and businesses have already led to loan payment deferrals and modifications of loan agreements discussed earlier.
The Bank will continue to monitor its allowance for loan losses and make future additions based on economic and regulatory conditions. Management may need to increase the allowance for loan losses through charges to the provision for loan losses if anticipated growth in the Bank’s loan portfolio increases or other circumstances warrant. Although the Bank maintains its allowance for loan losses at a level which it considers to be sufficient to provide for potential loan losses in its existing loan portfolio, there can be no assurance that future loan losses will not exceed internal estimates. In addition, the amount of the allowance for loan losses is subject to review by regulatory agencies which can order the establishment of additional loan loss provisions.
Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income increased $516,350 (25%) for the three months ended March 31, 2021 when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020. When compared to the first three months of 2020, the Company had decreased income of $555,490 (100%) recognized from fees generated from a commercial loan swap product and service charge revenue decreased by $45,142 (11%). However, higher income recognized from the sale of mortgage loans of $528,401 (97%) and increased income from sales of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and other government guaranteed loans of $423,539 (100%) more than offset the previously noted decreases.
Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense increased $656,454 (10%) for the three months ended March 31, 2021 when compared to the same period in 2020. Significant non-interest expense items are as follows:
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Salaries and employee benefit expenses increased $416,765 (11%) for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 primarily due to the hiring of a new commercial banking executive and relationship managers and increased commissions and incentives related to strong mortgage lending activity. |
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FDIC assessment premiums increased by $143,206 (100%) when compared to the first quarter of 2020 due to previously awarded credits completely offsetting fees in the beginning of 2020. |
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes increased by $41,864 (10%) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 when compared to the same period in 2020. The increase in the provision for income taxes for the quarter is primarily due to slightly higher taxable income amounts and corporate income tax rates.
Nonperforming Assets
The allowance for loan losses is calculated based upon an evaluation of pertinent factors underlying the various types and quality of the Bank’s existing loan portfolio. When making such evaluation, management considers such factors as the repayment status of its loans, the estimated net realizable value of the underlying collateral, borrowers’ intent (to the extent known by the Bank) and ability to repay the loan, local economic conditions and the Bank’s historical loss ratios. The allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of nonperforming loans outstanding, as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was 55.6% and 51.6%, respectively. Total loans classified as substandard, doubtful or loss as of March 31, 2021 were $56,810,000 or 4.62% of total assets as compared to $63,491,000 or 5.54% of total assets at December 31, 2020. Management considered nonperforming and total classified loans in evaluating the adequacy of the Bank’s allowance for loan losses.
The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets is another useful tool in evaluating exposure to credit risk. Nonperforming assets of the Bank are comprised of nonperforming loans (including troubled debt restructurings) and assets which have been acquired as a result of foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. All dollar amounts are in thousands.
| 3/31/2021 |
12/31/2020 |
12/31/2019 |
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| Nonperforming loans |
$ | 17,780 | $ | 18,629 | $ | 10,003 | ||||||
| Real estate acquired in settlement of loans |
745 | 546 | 992 | |||||||||
| Total nonperforming assets |
$ | 18,525 | $ | 19,175 | $ | 10,995 | ||||||
| Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets |
1.51 | % | 1.67 | % | 1.09 | % | ||||||
| Allowance for loan losses |
$ | 9,888 | $ | 9,617 | $ | 7,608 | ||||||
| Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans |
1.31 | % | 1.28 | % | 1.04 | % | ||||||
| Nonperforming Loans |
17,780 | 18,629 | 10,003 | |||||||||
| Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans |
55.6 | % | 51.6 | % | 76.1 | % | ||||||
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity refers to the ability to manage future cash flows to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers and fund operations. Maintaining appropriate levels of liquidity allows the Company to have sufficient funds available for customer demand for loans, withdrawal of deposit balances and maturities of deposits and other liabilities. The Company’s primary sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, customer deposits and FHLB borrowings. The Company also has established secured borrowing lines available from the Federal Reserve Bank which, is considered a secondary source of funds.
The Company’s most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents, which are cash on hand, amounts due from financial institutions, and certificates of deposit with other financial institutions that have an original maturity of three months or less. The levels of such assets are dependent on the Bank’s operating, financing, and investment activities at any given time. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $220,238,289 as of March 31, 2021 and $148,422,908 as of December 31, 2020, representing an increase of $71,815,381 (48%). The variations in levels of cash and cash equivalents are influenced by many factors but primarily loan originations and payments and deposit fluctuations.
A final rule issued on September 17, 2019 by federal banking regulators provides a simpler method of measuring adequate capital ratios for community banking organizations. The community bank leverage ratio (CBLR) framework is an optional framework that is designed to reduce burden by removing the requirements for calculating and reporting risk-based capital ratios for qualifying community banking organizations that opt into the framework. The framework provides a simple measure of capital adequacy for qualifying community banking organizations, consistent with Section 201 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act. Qualifying community banking organizations that elect to use the CBLR framework and that maintain a leverage ratio of greater than 9 percent are considered to have satisfied the risk-based and leverage capital requirements in the generally applicable capital rule. These institutions also must have met well-capitalized ratio requirements for purposes of Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. The final rule went into effect on January 1, 2020. During the first quarter of 2020, the CARES Act introduced interim CBLR provisions that allow for extended periods for institutions that fall below the 9.0 percent threshold to gradually increase their ratio from minimums of 8.00% in 2020, 8.50% in 2021 and 9.00% in 2022. Additionally, federal banking guidelines provide that financial institutions experiencing significant growth could be expected to maintain capital levels above the minimum requirements without significant reliance on intangible assets. Additionally, higher capital levels could be required under certain circumstances, such as situations involving interest rate risk, risk from concentrations of credit, or nontraditional activities. Accordingly, the Company and the Bank could be required to maintain higher capital levels in the future even if we otherwise fully comply with the CBLR rule.
The Bank opted in to the new CBLR framework during the first quarter of 2020. As of March 31, 2021, the Bank’s common equity Tier 1 ratio was 9.60% which exceeded the current minimum of 8.50%.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Asset/Liability Management
The goal of the Bank’s asset/liability policy is to manage interest rate risk so as to maximize net interest income over time in changing interest rate environments. Management monitors the Bank’s net interest spreads (the difference between yields received on assets and paid on liabilities) and, although constrained by market conditions, economic conditions, and prudent underwriting standards, the Bank offers deposit rates and loan rates designed to maximize net interest income. Management also attempts to fund the Bank’s assets with liabilities of a comparable duration to minimize the impact of changing interest rates on the Bank’s net interest income. Since the relative spread between financial assets and liabilities is constantly changing, the Bank’s current net interest income may not be an indication of future net interest income.
As a part of its asset and liability management strategy and throughout the past several years, the Bank has continued to emphasize the origination of short-term commercial real estate, commercial business and consumer loans, while originating fixed-rate, one- to four-family residential loans primarily for immediate resale in the secondary market.
The Bank constantly monitors its deposits in an effort to decrease their interest rate sensitivity. Rates of interest paid on deposits at the Bank are priced competitively in order to meet the Bank’s asset/liability management objectives and spread requirements. The Bank believes, based on historical experience, that a substantial portion of such accounts represents non-interest rate sensitive core deposits.
Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis
The following table sets forth as of March 31, 2021 management’s estimates of the projected changes in net portfolio value (“NPV”) in the event of 100 and 200 basis point (“BP”) instantaneous and permanent increases and decreases in market interest rates. Dollar amounts are expressed in thousands.
| BP Change |
Estimated Net Portfolio Value |
NPV as % of PV of Assets |
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| in Rates |
$ Amount |
$ Change |
% Change |
NPV Ratio |
Change |
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| +200 |
$ | 152,052 | $ | 24,819 | 20 | % | 12.71 | % | 2.29 | % | |||||||||||
| +100 |
141,456 | 14,223 | 11 | % | 11.70 | % | 1.27 | % | |||||||||||||
| NC |
127,233 | - | 0 | % | 10.42 | % | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||||
| -100 | 100,673 | (26,560 | ) | -21 | % | 8.17 | % | -2.26 | % | ||||||||||||
| -200 | 97,607 | (29,626 | ) | -23 | % | 7.85 | % | -2.57 | % | ||||||||||||
Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on an internally generated model using actual maturity and repricing schedules for the Bank’s loans and deposits, and are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan repayments and deposit run-offs, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. Further, the computations do not contemplate any actions the Bank may undertake in response to changes in interest rates. For further discussion of the Company’s market risk, see the Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis section of Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.
Management cannot predict future interest rates or their effect on the Bank’s NPV in the future. Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the computation of NPV. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in differing degrees to changes in market interest rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate loans, have an initial fixed rate period typically from one to five years, and over the remaining life of the asset changes in the interest rate are restricted. In addition, the proportion of adjustable-rate loans in the Bank’s portfolio could decrease in future periods due to refinancing activity if market interest rates remain steady in the future. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels could deviate significantly from those assumed in the table. Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their adjustable-rate debt may decrease in the event of an interest rate increase.
The Bank’s Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing the Bank’s asset and liability management policies. The Board meets quarterly to review interest rate risk and trends, as well as liquidity and capital ratios and requirements. The Bank’s management is responsible for administering the policies and determinations of the Board with respect to the Bank’s asset and liability goals and strategies.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
(a) The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Company conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2021.
(b) There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not applicable.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The Company has a stock repurchase plan which was announced on February 28, 2020. This plan allows for the purchase of up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock and expires December 31, 2022. There are no other repurchase plans in effect at this time. During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Company had no repurchase activity of its common stock. As of March 31, 2021, the ability to repurchase up to 235,591 shares under the 2020 repurchase plan remains.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
| 10.1 |
| 10.2 |
| 10.3 |
| 10.4 |
Written Description of 2021 Executive Incentive Compensation Annual Plan- Chief Credit Officer* (4) |
| 10.5 |
| 31(i).1 |
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a -14(a) of the Exchange Act † |
| 31(i).2 |
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a - 14(a) of the Exchange Act † |
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| 101 | The following materials from Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited), (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited), (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited), (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited), (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited), and (vi) related notes. | |
| 104 | Cover page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
† Filed herewith
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| (1) |
Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on March 5, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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| (2) |
Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on March 5, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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| (3) |
Filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on March 5, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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| (4) |
Filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on March 5, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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| (5) |
Filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on March 5, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.
| Signature and Title |
Date |
| /s/ Shaun A. Burke |
May 7, 2021 |
| Shaun A. Burke |
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| President and Chief Executive Officer |
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| (Principal Executive Officer and Duly Authorized Officer) |
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| /s/ Carter M. Peters |
May 7, 2021 |
| Carter M. Peters |
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| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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| (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |