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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021

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

For the transition period from _______ to _______

Commission file number 0-23325

Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	43-1792717
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2144 E Republic Rd, Suite F200
Springfield, Missouri	65804
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number: 1-833-875-2492

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Par Value $0.10 per share	GFED	NASDAQ Global Market

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

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

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

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

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding as of July 31, 2021
Common Stock, Par Value $0.10 per share	4,385,031 Shares

GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements
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	32

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	40

Item 4. Controls and Procedures		41

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings		42

Item 1A. Risk factors		42

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		42

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities		42

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures		42

Item 5. Other Information		42

Item 6. Exhibits		42

Signatures

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 2021 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2020


	6/30/2021			12/31/2020
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	6,521,314		$	6,366,370
Interest-bearing demand deposits in other financial institutions		111,105,681			142,056,538
Cash and cash equivalents		117,626,995			148,422,908
Interest-bearing time deposits at other financial institutions		250,000			4,760,089
Available-for-sale securities		196,016,993			164,120,869
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank, at cost		4,093,700			3,896,900
Mortgage loans held for sale		5,858,688			11,359,174
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of June 30, 2021 - $10,525,640 and December 31, 2020 - $9,617,024, respectively		798,766,800			742,149,271
Accrued interest receivable		3,812,019			4,060,795
Prepaid expenses and other assets		7,543,667			7,741,903
Goodwill		1,434,982			1,434,982
Core deposit intangible		1,788,410			2,026,910
Foreclosed assets held for sale		738,736			546,450
Premises and equipment, net		17,451,127			17,898,409
Operating lease right-of-use asset		8,338,954			8,469,661
Bank owned life insurance		31,562,789			25,294,780
Deferred and receivable income taxes		3,265,767			4,069,838
	$	1,198,549,627		$	1,146,252,939

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

LIABILITIES
Deposits	$	993,672,589		$	938,672,541
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		66,000,000			66,000,000
Subordinated debentures issued to Capital Trusts		10,310,000			15,465,000
Subordinated notes, net		19,586,853			19,564,131
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance		505,194			218,846
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		6,130,984			7,870,991
Operating lease liabilities		8,449,519			8,560,892
Accrued interest payable		669,289			932,172
		1,105,324,428			1,057,284,573

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES		-			-

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Capital Stock:
Common stock, $0.10 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 - 6,919,503 shares		691,950			691,950
Additional paid-in capital		51,244,002			51,337,219
Retained earnings, substantially restricted		80,490,395			77,073,707
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		575,927			(53,378	)
		133,002,274			129,049,498
Treasury stock, at cost; June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 - 2,534,472 and 2,553,851 shares, respectively		(39,777,075	)		(40,081,132	)
		93,225,199			88,968,366
	$	1,198,549,627		$	1,146,252,939

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 AND 2020 (UNAUDITED)


	Three months ended						Six months ended
	6/30/2021			6/30/2020			6/30/2021			6/30/2020
Interest Income
Loans	$	8,884,455		$	9,094,159		$	17,701,548		$	18,647,540
Investment securities		1,199,801			923,189			2,224,703			1,807,617
Other		105,403			141,710			240,012			502,758
		10,189,659			10,159,058			20,166,263			20,957,915
Interest Expense
Deposits		1,091,474			1,541,976			2,393,169			4,036,278
FHLB advances		313,302			283,830			623,942			557,426
Subordinated debentures issued to Capital Trusts		159,197			195,394			353,799			391,166
Subordinated notes, net		262,500			-			525,000			-
Other		1,683			115,209			3,379			238,064
		1,828,156			2,136,409			3,899,289			5,222,934
Net Interest Income		8,361,503			8,022,649			16,266,974			15,734,981
Provision for Loan Losses		300,000			750,000			700,000			1,250,000
Net Interest Income After
Provision for Loan Losses		8,061,503			7,272,649			15,566,974			14,484,981
Noninterest Income
Service charges		441,119			313,423			805,181			722,627
Net gain (loss) on sale of investment securities		(5,553	)		135,293			66,660			163,192
Gain on sale of mortgage loans held for sale		1,043,526			883,223			2,115,338			1,426,634
Gain on sale of Small Business Administration loans		473,887			-			897,426			-
Commercial loan referral income		62,612			380,996			62,612			936,486
Net loss on foreclosed assets		(126,281	)		(73,778	)		(127,430	)		(80,704	)
Other income		926,300			673,561			1,611,305			1,243,615
		2,815,610			2,312,718			5,431,092			4,411,850
Noninterest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits		4,481,689			4,138,779			8,848,068			8,088,393
Occupancy		1,142,604			1,164,853			2,271,252			2,315,942
FDIC deposit insurance premiums		147,299			85,000			290,505			85,000
Data processing		611,838			576,722			1,225,374			1,174,336
Advertising		122,250			122,250			244,500			244,500
Amortization of core deposit intangible		119,250			119,250			238,500			238,500
Other expense		1,012,977			1,046,477			1,974,791			1,905,289
		7,637,907			7,253,331			15,092,990			14,051,960
Income Before Income Taxes		3,239,206			2,332,036			5,905,076			4,844,871
Provision for Income Taxes		723,024			448,653			1,172,878			856,643
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders	$	2,516,182		$	1,883,383		$	4,732,198		$	3,988,228

Basic Income Per Common Share	$	0.58		$	0.43		$	1.09		$	0.92
Diluted Income Per Common Share	$	0.58		$	0.43		$	1.09		$	0.92

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 AND 2020 (UNAUDITED)


	Three months ended					Six months ended
	6/30/2021		6/30/2020			6/30/2021			6/30/2020
NET INCOME	$	2,516,182	$	1,883,383		$	4,732,198		$	3,988,228
OTHER ITEMS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available-for-sale, before income taxes		2,482,283		1,652,778			(583,103	)		2,670,332
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, before income taxes		65,823		(403,272	)		1,477,796			(4,005,915	)
Less: Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) on investment securities included in net income, before income taxes		5,553		(135,293	)		(66,660	)		(163,192	)
Total other items of comprehensive income (loss)		2,553,659		1,114,213			828,033			(1,498,775	)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to other items of comprehensive income		612,878		267,777			198,728			(359,352	)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		1,940,781		846,436			629,305			(1,139,423	)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$	4,456,963	$	2,729,819		$	5,361,503		$	2,848,805

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 (UNAUDITED)


	Common Stock		Additional Paid- In Capital			Treasury Stock			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total
Balance, January 1, 2021	$	691,950	$	51,337,219		$	(40,081,132	)	$	77,073,707		$	(53,378	)	$	88,968,366
Net income		-		-			-			2,216,016			-			2,216,016
Other comprehensive loss		-		-			-			-			(1,311,476	)		(1,311,476	)
Dividends on common stock ($0.15 per share)		-		-			-			(654,754	)		-			(654,754	)
Stock award plans		-		(195,671	)		304,057			-			-			108,386
Balance, March 31, 2021		691,950		51,141,548			(39,777,075	)		78,634,969			(1,364,854	)		89,326,538
Net income		-		-			-			2,516,182			-			2,516,182
Other comprehensive income		-		-			-			-			1,940,781			1,940,781
Dividends on common stock ($0.15 per share)		-		-			-			(660,756	)		-			(660,756	)
Stock award plans		-		102,454			-			-			-			102,454
Balance, June 30, 2021	$	691,950	$	51,244,002		$	(39,777,075	)	$	80,490,395		$	575,927		$	93,225,199

See Notes to Condensed 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	$	691,950	$	51,908,867		$	(40,398,650	)	$	72,860,750		$	(431,035	)	$	84,631,882
Net income		-		-			-			2,104,845			-			2,104,845
Other comprehensive loss		-		-			-			-			(1,985,859	)		(1,985,859	)
Dividends on common stock ($0.15 per share)		-		-			-			(654,735	)		-			(654,735	)
Treasury stock purchased		-		-			(390,268	)		-			-			(390,268	)
Stock award plans		-		(636,438	)		693,787			-			-			57,349
Balance, March 31, 2020		691,950		51,272,429			(40,095,131	)		74,310,860			(2,416,894	)		83,763,214
Net income		-		-			-			1,883,383			-			1,883,383
Other comprehensive income		-		-			-			-			846,436			846,436
Dividends on common stock ($0.15 per share)		-		-			-			(655,127	)		-			(655,127	)
Stock award plans		-		(83,844	)		26,343			-			-			(57,501	)
Balance, June 30, 2020		691,950		51,188,585			(40,068,788	)		75,539,116			(1,570,458	)		85,780,405
Net income		-		-			-			1,897,776			-			1,897,776
Other comprehensive income		-		-			-			-			701,706			701,706
Dividends on common stock ($0.15 per share)		-		-			-			(654,547	)		-			(654,547	)
Stock award plans		-		117,252			(35,879	)		-			-			81,373
Balance, September 30, 2020		691,950		51,305,837			(40,104,667	)		76,782,345			(868,752	)		87,806,713
Net income		-		-			-			946,210			-			946,210
Other comprehensive income		-		-			-			-			815,374			815,374
Dividends on common stock ($0.15 per share)		-		-			-			(654,848	)		-			(654,848	)
Stock award plans		-		31,382			23,535			-			-			54,917
Balance, December 31, 2020	$	691,950	$	51,337,219		$	(40,081,132	)	$	77,073,707		$	(53,378	)	$	88,968,366

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 AND 2020 (UNAUDITED)

	6/30/2021			6/30/2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	4,732,198		$	3,988,228
Items not requiring (providing) cash:
Deferred income taxes		412,231			(827,080	)
Depreciation and amortization		976,139			1,014,343
Provision for loan losses		700,000			1,250,000
Gain on sale of Small Business Administration loans		(897,426	)		-
Gain on sale of mortgage loans held for sale and investment securities		(2,181,998	)		(1,589,826	)
Loss on sale of foreclosed assets		121,165			60,055
Amortization of deferred income, premiums and discounts, net		(14,356	)		1,956,425
Amortization of intangible assets		238,500			238,500
Amortization of subordinated notes issuance cost		22,722			-
Stock award plan activity		210,840			(152	)
Accretion of purchase accounting adjustments		(90,200	)		(378,931	)
Origination of loans held for sale		(78,660,334	)		(58,851,034	)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale		86,276,158			53,660,668
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance		(268,009	)		(302,215	)
Changes in:
Accrued interest receivable		248,776			(1,358,629	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		281,566			1,602,652
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(611,331	)		(428,207	)
Income taxes receivable/payable		193,112			-
Net cash provided by operating activities		11,689,753			34,797
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net change in loans		(62,579,686	)		(53,935,576	)
Proceeds from sale of loans		6,242,522			-
Principal payments on available-for-sale securities		12,637,267			10,387,119
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities		765,189			2,852,256
Purchase of premises and equipment		(509,523	)		(330,551	)
Purchase of available-for-sale securities		(57,049,387	)		(65,436,639	)
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities		10,951,171			18,437,885
Purchase of bank owned life insurance		(6,000,000	)		-
Proceeds from maturities of interest-bearing deposits		4,510,000			-
Purchase of FHLB stock		(196,800	)		(94,600	)
Capitalized costs on foreclosed assets held for sale		(75,496	)		(154,120	)
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets held for sale		285			-
Net cash used in investing activities		(91,304,458	)		(88,274,226	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in demand deposits, NOW accounts and savings accounts		72,555,049			125,165,045
Net decrease in certificates of deposit		(17,555,001	)		(15,615,416	)
Proceeds from FHLB advances		100,000,000			26,000,000
Repayments of FHLB advances		(100,000,000	)		(25,000,000	)
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable		-			1,100,000
Repayments of notes payable		-			(1,000,000	)
Repayment of subordinated debentures		(5,155,000	)		-
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance		286,348			238,567
Cash dividends paid		(1,312,604	)		(1,305,354	)
Treasury stock purchased		-			(390,268	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		48,818,792			109,192,574
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(30,795,913	)		20,953,145
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD		148,422,908			92,671,909
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$	117,626,995		$	113,625,054

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 of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows 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 June 30, 2021
Debt Securities:
U. S. government agencies	$	7,778,042	$	3,065	$	(129,769	)	$	7,651,338
Municipals		69,456,838		3,177,660		(208,506	)		72,425,992
Corporates		44,572,400		664,824		(182,288	)		45,054,936
Mortgage-backed securities - private label - commercial		10,920,931		77,696		(38,078	)		10,960,549
Mortgage-backed securities - private label - consumer		8,741,671		206,638		(46,849	)		8,901,460
Government sponsored asset-backed securities and SBA loan pools		50,325,823		977,522		(280,627	)		51,022,718
	$	191,795,705	$	5,107,405	$	(886,117	)	$	196,016,993

	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized (Losses)			Approximate Fair Value
As of December 31, 2020
Debt Securities:
U. S. government agencies	$	6,282,000	$	6,519	$	(4,885	)	$	6,283,634
Municipals		58,754,912		3,241,133		(26,991	)		61,969,054
Corporates		30,510,893		261,740		(171,811	)		30,600,822
Mortgage-backed securities - private label - commercial		5,399,385		55,712		(10,650	)		5,444,447
Mortgage-backed securities - private label - consumer		9,249,375		228,469		(25,747	)		9,452,097
Government sponsored asset-backed securities and SBA loan pools		49,053,252		1,391,728		(74,165	)		50,370,815
	$	159,249,817	$	5,185,301	$	(314,249	)	$	164,120,869

Maturities of available-for-sale debt securities as of June 30, 2021:

	Amortized Cost		Approximate Fair Value
1-5 years		1,500,000		1,495,291
6-10 years		44,449,609		44,946,468
After 10 years		75,857,671		78,690,507
Mortgage-backed securities - private label - commercial not due on a single maturity date		10,920,931		10,960,549
Mortgage-backed securities - private label - consumer not due on a single maturity date		8,741,671		8,901,460
Government sponsored asset-backed securities and SBA loan pools not due on a single maturity date		50,325,823		51,022,718
	$	191,795,705	$	196,016,993

The book value of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes, amounted to $17,508,124 and $8,294,321 as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The approximate fair value of pledged securities amounted to $18,139,416 and $8,749,409 as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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 $124,593 and $221,937 and gross losses of $57,933 and $58,745 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively, were realized from the sale of available-for-sale securities. The tax effect of these net gains and losses was $13,998 and $34,270 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively.

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 June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, was $55,268,167 and $30,049,473 respectively, which is approximately 28% and 18% of the Company’s investment portfolio.

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 June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

As of June 30, 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	$	7,148,273	$	(129,769	)	$	-	$	-		$	7,148,273	$	(129,769	)
Municipals		9,210,932		(199,623	)		1,009,420		(8,883	)		10,220,352		(208,506	)
Corporates		12,777,160		(142,896	)		1,962,656		(39,392	)		14,739,816		(182,288	)
Mortgage-backed securities - private label - commercial		2,973,630		(30,050	)		1,485,585		(8,028	)		4,459,215		(38,078	)
Mortgage-backed securities - private label - consumer		2,902,920		(46,849	)		-		-			2,902,920		(46,849	)
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities and SBA loan pools		15,797,591		(280,627	)		-		-			15,797,591		(280,627	)
	$	50,810,506	$	(829,814	)	$	4,457,661	$	(56,303	)	$	55,268,167	$	(886,117	)

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	$	1,495,116	$	(4,885	)	$	-	$	-	$	1,495,116	$	(4,885	)
Municipals		4,011,492		(26,991	)		-		-		4,011,492		(26,991	)
Corporates		14,869,853		(171,811	)		-		-		14,869,853		(171,811	)
Mortgage-backed securities - private label - commercial		1,481,805		(10,650	)		-		-		1,481,805		(10,650	)
Mortgage-backed securities - private label - consumer		2,391,511		(25,747	)		-		-		2,391,511		(25,747	)
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities and SBA loan pools		5,799,696		(74,165	)		-		-		5,799,696		(74,165	)
	$	30,049,473	$	(314,249	)	$	-	$	-	$	30,049,473	$	(314,249	)

Note 4: Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Categories of loans at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 include:

	June 30,			December 31,
	2021			2020
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	109,882,880		$	115,799,200
Multi-family		89,595,438			90,028,775
Real estate - construction		98,843,988			70,847,330
Real estate - commercial		358,349,985			305,673,212
Commercial loans		130,258,396			144,326,350
Consumer and other loans		23,772,893			26,733,546
Total loans		810,703,580			753,408,413
Less:
Allowance for loan losses		(10,525,640	)		(9,617,024	)
Deferred loan fees/costs, net		(1,411,140	)		(1,642,118	)
Net loans	$	798,766,800		$	742,149,271

Classes of loans by aging at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:

As of June 30, 2021
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater Than 90 Days		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans Receivable		Total Loans > 90 Days and Accruing
	(In Thousands)
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	-	$	119	$	1,213	$	1,332	$	108,551	$	109,883	$	200
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		89,595		89,595		-
Real estate - construction		-		65		2,052		2,117		96,727		98,844		-
Real estate - commercial		-		149		248		397		357,953		358,350		-
Commercial loans		13		-		1,639		1,652		128,606		130,258		-
Consumer and other loans		4		-		8		12		23,761		23,773		-
Total	$	17	$	333	$	5,160	$	5,510	$	805,194	$	810,704	$	200

As of December 31, 2020
	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		Greater Than 90 Days		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans Receivable		Total Loans > 90 Days and Accruing
	(In Thousands)
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	623	$	1,058	$	1,071	$	2,752	$	113,047	$	115,799	$	-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		90,029		90,029		-
Real estate - construction		1,239		-		4,189		5,428		65,419		70,847		-
Real estate - commercial		264		76		161		501		305,172		305,673		-
Commercial loans		6		1		4,784		4,791		139,535		144,326		-
Consumer and other loans		10		1		21		32		26,702		26,734		-
Total	$	2,142	$	1,136	$	10,226	$	13,504	$	739,904	$	753,408	$	-

Nonaccruing loans are summarized as follows:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	1,503,495	$	3,086,159
Multi-family		-		-
Real estate - construction		2,891,243		6,239,326
Real estate - commercial		3,538,482		3,932,241
Commercial loans		2,079,678		5,249,782
Consumer and other loans		103,537		121,090
Total	$	10,116,435	$	18,628,598

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses based on portfolio segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

Three months ended June 30, 2021	Construction		Commercial Real Estate			One to four family			Multi-family			Commercial		Consumer and Other			Unallocated			Total
Allowance for loan losses:	(In Thousands)
Balance, beginning of period	$	1,374	$	3,831		$	1,426		$	998		$	1,257	$	394		$	608		$	9,888
Provision charged to expense		278		618			(53	)		(31	)		1		(6	)		(507	)	$	300
Losses charged off		-		(1	)		(26	)		-			-		(29	)		-		$	(56	)
Recoveries		228		1			-			-			148		17			-		$	394
Balance, end of period	$	1,880	$	4,449		$	1,347		$	967		$	1,406	$	376		$	101		$	10,526

Six months ended June 30, 2021	Construction			Commercial Real Estate			One to four family			Multi-family			Commercial		Consumer and Other			Unallocated			Total
Allowance for loan losses:	(In Thousands)
Balance, beginning of period	$	1,132		$	3,624		$	1,445		$	1,058		$	1,129	$	571		$	658		$	9,617
Provision charged to expense		641			825			(76	)		(91	)		122		(164	)		(557	)	$	700
Losses charged off		(121	)		(1	)		(26	)		-			-		(66	)		-		$	(214	)
Recoveries		228			1			4			-			155		35			-		$	423
Balance, end of period	$	1,880		$	4,449		$	1,347		$	967		$	1,406	$	376		$	101		$	10,526

Three months ended June 30, 2020	Construction			Commercial Real Estate		One to four family		Multi-family		Commercial			Consumer and Other			Unallocated			Total
Allowance for loan losses:	(In Thousands)
Balance, beginning of period	$	1,629		$	2,577	$	1,154	$	755	$	1,349		$	449		$	136		$	8,049
Provision charged to expense		(60	)		421		385		39		(71	)		49			(13	)	$	750
Losses charged off		-			-		-		-		-			(51	)		-		$	(51	)
Recoveries		-			-		-		-		21			19			-		$	40
Balance, end of period	$	1,569		$	2,998	$	1,539	$	794	$	1,299		$	466		$	123		$	8,788

Six months ended June 30, 2020	Construction			Commercial Real Estate		One to four family		Multi-family		Commercial			Consumer and Other			Unallocated			Total
Allowance for loan losses:	(In Thousands)
Balance, beginning of period	$	1,749		$	2,267	$	1,001	$	746	$	1,129		$	443		$	273		$	7,608
Provision charged to expense		(180	)		725		537		48		167			103			(150	)	$	1,250
Losses charged off		-			-		-		-		(32	)		(113	)		-		$	(145	)
Recoveries		-			6		1		-		35			33			-		$	75
Balance, end of period	$	1,569		$	2,998	$	1,539	$	794	$	1,299		$	466		$	123		$	8,788

The following tables present the recorded investment in loans based on portfolio segment and impairment method as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

As of June 30, 2021	Construction		Commercial Real Estate		One to four family		Multi-family		Commercial		Consumer and Other		Unallocated		Total
Allowance for loan losses:	(In Thousands)
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	203	$	90	$	53	$	-	$	64	$	16	$	-	$	426
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	1,677	$	4,359	$	1,294	$	967	$	1,342	$	360	$	101	$	10,100
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Loans:
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	2,891	$	1,529	$	1,485	$	-	$	1,958	$	192	$	-	$	8,055
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	95,953	$	354,536	$	108,398	$	89,595	$	128,189	$	23,581	$	-	$	800,253
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$	-	$	2,285	$	-	$	-	$	111	$	-	$	-	$	2,396

As of December 31, 2020	Construction		Commercial Real Estate		One to four family		Multi-family		Commercial		Consumer and Other		Unallocated		Total
Allowance for loan losses:	(In Thousands)
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	114	$	117	$	112	$	-	$	62	$	15	$	-	$	420
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	1,018	$	3,507	$	1,333	$	1,058	$	1,066	$	556	$	658	$	9,196
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	1	$	-	$	-	$	1
Loans:
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment	$	6,239	$	1,810	$	3,110	$	-	$	5,111	$	202	$	-	$	16,472
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment	$	64,608	$	301,453	$	112,689	$	90,029	$	139,083	$	26,532	$	-	$	734,394
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality	$	-	$	2,410	$	-	$	-	$	132	$	-	$	-	$	2,542

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 June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	June 30, 2021						December 31, 2020
	Recorded Balance		Unpaid Principal Balance		Specific Allowance		Recorded Balance		Unpaid Principal Balance		Specific Allowance
	(In Thousands)
*Loans without a specific valuation allowance*
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	1,376	$	1,376	$	-	$	2,780	$	2,780	$	-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		-		-
Real estate - construction		2,025		2,025		-		5,081		5,081		-
Real estate - commercial		3,298		3,298		-		3,419		3,419		-
Commercial loans		1,750		1,750		-		4,902		4,902		-
Consumer and other loans		95		95		-		100		100		-
*Loans with a specific valuation allowance*
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	109	$	109	$	53	$	330	$	330	$	112
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		-		-
Real estate - construction		866		866		203		1,158		3,129		114
Real estate - commercial		516		516		90		801		801		117
Commercial loans		319		319		64		341		341		63
Consumer and other loans		97		97		16		102		102		15
Total
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	1,485	$	1,485	$	53	$	3,110	$	3,110	$	112
Multi-family		-		-		-		-		-		-
Real estate - construction		2,891		2,891		203		6,239		8,210		114
Real estate - commercial		3,814		3,814		90		4,220		4,220		117
Commercial loans		2,069		2,069		64		5,243		5,243		63
Consumer and other loans		192		192		16		202		202		15
Total	$	10,451	$	10,451	$	426	$	19,014	$	20,985	$	421

The following table summarizes average impaired loans and related interest recognized on impaired loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

	For the Three Months Ended				For the Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2021				June 30, 2020
	Average Investment in Impaired Loans		Interest Income Recognized		Average Investment in Impaired Loans		Interest Income Recognized
	(In Thousands)
*Loans without a specific valuation allowance*
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	2,065	$	-	$	1,122	$	-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-
Real estate - construction		4,007		-		-		-
Real estate - commercial		3,334		2		3,247		-
Commercial loans		2,816		-		-		-
Consumer and other loans		102		3		112		5
*Loans with a specific valuation allowance*
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	144	$	-	$	1,274	$	-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-
Real estate - construction		867		-		4,437		-
Real estate - commercial		608		-		191		-
Commercial loans		320		-		928		-
Consumer and other loans		78		-		143		-
Total
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	2,209	$	-	$	2,396	$	-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-
Real estate - construction		4,874		-		4,437		-
Real estate - commercial		3,942		2		3,438		-
Commercial loans		3,136		-		928		-
Consumer and other loans		180		3		255		5
Total	$	14,341	$	5	$	11,454	$	5

	For the Six Months Ended				For the Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2021				June 30, 2020
	Average Investment in Impaired Loans		Interest Income Recognized		Average Investment in Impaired Loans		Interest Income Recognized
	(In Thousands)
*Loans without a specific valuation allowance*
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	2,372	$	-	$	1,106	$	-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-
Real estate - construction		4,544		-		-		-
Real estate - commercial		3,362		4		3,006		-
Commercial loans		3,860		-		9		-
Consumer and other loans		104		5		105		7
*Loans with a specific valuation allowance*
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	183	$	-	$	1,224	$	-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-
Real estate - construction		916		-		4,188		-
Real estate - commercial		701		-		236		-
Commercial loans		324		-		916		-
Consumer and other loans		92		-		156		-
Total
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	2,555	$	-	$	2,330	$	-
Multi-family		-		-		-		-
Real estate - construction		5,460		-		4,188		-
Real estate - commercial		4,063		4		3,242		-
Commercial loans		4,184		-		925		-
Consumer and other loans		196		5		261		7
Total	$	16,458	$	9	$	10,946	$	7

At June 30, 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 to the earlier of 60 days after the end of the National Emergency or 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 June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Real estate - residential mortgage:
One to four family units	$	177,377	$	1,178,876
Multi-family		-		-
Real estate - construction		839,420		3,700,084
Real estate - commercial		728,810		893,992
Commercial loans		319,129		368,310
Total	$	2,064,736	$	6,141,262

The Bank has allocated $266,613 and $142,393 of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified as a TDR as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

There were no TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the six months ending June 30, 2021 and 2020. A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms.

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 June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

June 30, 2021	Construction		Commercial Real Estate		One to four family		Multi-family		Commercial		Consumer and Other		Total
	(In Thousands)
Rating:
Pass	$	95,882	$	313,554	$	107,412	$	88,176	$	121,149	$	23,581	$	749,755
Special Mention		-		5,258		512		1,419		4,759		-		11,948
Substandard		2,962		39,538		1,959		-		4,350		192		49,001
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	98,844	$	358,350	$	109,883	$	89,595	$	130,258	$	23,773	$	810,704

December 31, 2020	Construction		Commercial Real Estate		One to four family		Multi-family		Commercial		Consumer and Other		Total
	(In Thousands)
Rating:
Pass	$	64,531	$	262,771	$	110,615	$	90,029	$	130,874	$	26,532	$	685,352
Special Mention		-		4,442		-		-		123		-		4,565
Substandard		6,316		38,460		5,184		-		13,329		202		63,491
Doubtful		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total	$	70,847	$	305,673	$	115,799	$	90,029	$	144,326	$	26,734	$	753,408

The above amounts include purchased credit impaired loans. At June 30, 2021, purchased credit impaired loans comprised of $2.4 million were rated “Substandard”.

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 $62,612 and $936,486 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Note 5: Intangible Assets

The Company recorded $1.4 million of goodwill as a result of its 2018 Hometown acquisition. Goodwill is tested annually, or more often if circumstances warrant, for impairment. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, goodwill impairment is indicated, and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. Subsequent increases in goodwill value are not recognized in the financial statements. Goodwill impairment was neither indicated nor recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. Goodwill amounts are not deductible for tax purposes.

Additionally, as part of the Hometown acquisition, core deposit premiums of $3.5 million were recorded. Core deposit premiums are amortized over a seven year period and are periodically evaluated, at least annually, as to the recoverability of their carrying value.

The Company’s goodwill and other intangibles (carrying basis and accumulated amortization) at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:

Note 5 - Intangible Assets - Goodwill and Other Intangibles

	June 30,			December 31,
	2021			2020
	(in Thousands)			(in Thousands)
Goodwill	$	1,435		$	1,435
Core deposit intangible
Gross carrying amount		3,520			3,520
Accumulated amortization		(1,732	)		(1,493	)
Core deposit intangible, net		1,788			2,027
Remaining balance	$	3,223		$	3,462

The Company’s estimated remaining amortization expense on intangibles as of June 30, 2021 is as follows:

Note 5 - Intangible Assets - Estimated Remaining Amortization Expense on Intangibles


	Amortization Expense
	(in Thousands)

Remainder of:	2021	$	238
	2022		477
	2023		477
	2024		477
	2025		119
	Therafter		-
	Total	$	1,788

Note 6: Leases

As of June 30, 2021, the Company has recorded operating Right of Use (“ROU”) assets of $8,338,954 and corresponding operating ROU liabilities of $8,449,519. At December 31, 2020, operating ROU assets were $8,469,661 with corresponding liabilities of $8,560,892. Additionally, as of June 30, 2021, the Company had financing ROU assets and liabilities of $593,856 compared to balances of $510,526 as of December 31, 2020. We maintain operating leases on land and buildings for certain branch facilities and our headquarters. Financing leases are primarily for equipment used at banking facilities. Most leases include options to renew, with renewal terms extending between one to twenty years. The exercise of renewal options is based on judgement of management as to whether or not the renewal option is reasonably certain to be exercised. Factors in determining whether or not the renewal option is reasonably certain to be exercised include, but are not limited to, the value of the leasehold improvements, the value of the renewal rate compared to market rates and the presence of factors that would cause significant economic penalty to the Company if the option is not exercised.

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 and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

	Six months ended						Three months ended
	June 30,			June 30,			June 30,			June 30,
	2021			2020			2021			2020

Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$	83,330		$	62,109		$	38,673		$	31,132
Interest on lease liabilities		3,379			4,039			1,683			1,943
Operating lease cost		545,896			544,443			273,351			272,108
Sublease income		(12,600	)		(24,600	)		(6,300	)		(12,300	)

Total lease costs	$	620,005		$	585,991		$	307,407		$	292,883

Additional lease information:
Weighted-average remaining lease term - financing leases (in years)		3.4			3.0
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases (in years)		13.9			14.7
Weighted-average discount rate - financing leases		1.14	%		1.95	%
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases		5.71	%		5.64	%

The following table sets forth, as of June 30, 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	$	107		$	523		$	630
	2022		206			1,049			1,255
	2023		132			1,053			1,185
	2024		89			894			983
	2025		61			790			851
	Thereafter		9			8,241			8,250
Total undiscounted future minimum lease cash payments		$	604		$	12,550		$	13,154
	Present value discount		(10	)		(4,100	)		(4,110	)
	Lease liability	$	594		$	8,450		$	9,044

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 $5,000,000 of preferred securities and Trust II issued $10,000,000 of preferred securities. The sole assets of Trust I were originally $5,155,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s fixed rate subordinated debenture notes due 2036, which were redeemable beginning in 2011. The sole assets of Trust II were originally $10,310,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s fixed/variable rate subordinated debenture notes due 2036, which were redeemable beginning in 2011. Trust II subordinated debenture notes bear interest at a fixed rate for five years and thereafter at a floating rate based on LIBOR. The preferred securities qualify as either Tier I or Tier II capital for regulatory purposes, subject to certain limitations.

On April 8, 2021, the Company notified investors of its $5,155,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.92% Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Debt Securities due 2036 (the “Debt Securities”) issued by a statutory trust subsidiary, Guaranty Statutory Trust I of its intent to fully redeem the issuance as allowed per Debt Securities agreements from its inception in 2005. All outstanding principal amounts, plus accrued and unpaid distributions were redeemed on May 23, 2021. The Company received all necessary regulatory approvals prior to the redemption of these instruments.

Note 8: Subordinated Notes

On July 29, 2020, the Company completed a private offering of $20.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The Notes were issued by the Company to the purchasers at a price equal to 100% of their face amount. Costs related to the issuance of $454,445 reduced the proceeds received by the Company and will be amortized over the life of the notes. The Notes are intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes. The Notes have a stated maturity of September 30, 2030, are redeemable by the Company at its option, in whole or in part, on or after September 30, 2025, and at any time upon the occurrences of certain events. Prior to September 30, 2025, the Company may redeem the Notes, in whole but not in part, only under certain limited circumstances set forth in the Note. On or after September 30, 2025, the Company may redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at its option, on any interest payment date. Any redemption by the Company would be at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes being redeemed, together with any accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes being redeemed to but excluding the date of redemption. The Notes are not subject to redemption at the option of the holder. The Notes will bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.25% per year until September 30, 2025 or earlier redemption date. After October 1, 2025, but excluding the maturity date or earlier redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly at a variable rate equal to the then current three-month term SOFR plus 519 basis points. Principal and interest on the Notes are subject to acceleration only in limited circumstances. The Notes are unsecured, subordinated obligations of the Company, are not obligations of, and are not guaranteed by, any subsidiary of the Company, and rank junior in right of payment to the Company’s current and future senior indebtedness.

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 six months ended June 30, 2021:

Restricted Stock	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant- Date Fair Value

Balance of shares non-vested as of January 1, 2021		28,037		$	21.80
Granted		20,126			18.35
Vested		(9,599	)		22.20
Forfeited		-			-
Balance of shares non-vested as of June 30, 2021		38,564		$	19.90

In February 2021, the Company granted 6,979 shares of restricted stock to directors pursuant to the 2015 Equity Plan that have a cliff vesting at the end of one year and thus, expensed over that same period. These shares had a grant date market price of $18.79 per share. The total amount of expense for restricted stock grants to directors (including all previous year’s grants) during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was $64,928 and $69,378, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company granted 13,147 and 12,134 shares, respectively, of restricted stock to officers that have a cliff vesting at the end of three years. The expense is being recognized over the applicable vesting period. The total amount of expense for restricted stock grants to officers (including all previous year’s grants) during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was $122,845 and $67,720, respectively.

Performance Stock Units	Performance Stock Units		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

Balance of shares non-vested as of January 1, 2021		53,075	$	15.40
Granted		-		-
Vested		-		-
Forfeited		-		-
Balance of shares non-vested as of June 30, 2021		53,075	$	15.40

During 2020, the Company granted performance stock units representing 53,075 hypothetical shares of common stock to officers. There are three possible levels of incentive awards: threshold (25%); target (50%); and maximum (100%). The performance stock units vest based on two financial performance factors over the period from grant date to December 31, 2022 (the “Performance Period”). The two performance measurements of the Company (and the weight given to each measurement) applicable to each award level are as follows: (i) Earnings Per Share (50%) and (ii) Return on Average Assets (50%). In determining compensation expense, the fair value of the performance stock unit awards was determined based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, which averaged $15.40 per share. The expense is being recognized over the applicable vesting period. Due to the fact that the measurements cannot be determined at the time of the grant, the Company currently estimates that the most likely outcome is the achievement between the threshold and target levels. If during the Performance Period, additional information becomes available to lead the Company to believe a different level will be achieved for the Performance Period, the Company will reassess the number of units that will vest for the grant and adjust its compensation expense accordingly on a prospective basis. The total amount of expense for performance stock units during the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was $36,158 and $(110,259), respectively. The 2020 year-to-date figure includes credit amounts from prior year reversals of certain accruals related to final performance agreement payouts under previous grants and the reduction of stock price for valuing compensation expense in the current year.

Total stock-based compensation expense recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was $223,931 and $161,174, respectively. As of June 30, 2021, there was $574,766 of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock-based compensation awards, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting period.

Note 10: Income Per Common Share

	For three months ended June 30, 2021						For six months ended June 30, 2021
	Income Available to Common Shareholders		Average Common Shares Outstanding		Per Common Share		Income Available to Common Shareholders		Average Common Shares Outstanding		Per Common Share
Basic Income Per Common Share	$	2,516,182		4,346,467	$	0.58	$	4,732,198		4,342,192	$	1.09
Effect of Dilutive Securities				25,738						14,895
Diluted Income Per Common Share	$	2,516,182		4,372,205	$	0.58	$	4,732,198		4,357,087	$	1.09

	For three months ended June 30, 2020						For six months ended June 30, 2020
	Income Available to Common Shareholders		Average Common Shares Outstanding		Per Common Share		Income Available to Common Shareholders		Average Common Shares Outstanding		Per Common Share
Basic Income Per Common Share	$	1,883,383		4,337,274	$	0.43	$	3,988,228		4,323,358	$	0.92
Effect of Dilutive Securities				3,477						20,552
Diluted Income Per Common Share	$	1,883,383		4,340,751	$	0.43	$	3,988,228		4,343,910	$	0.92

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 June 30, 2023. 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.

The Company considers the applicability and impact of all recently issued FASB ASUs. ASUs that are not noted above were assessed and determined to be not applicable or not significant to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2021.

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 $50 million notional amount to hedge against interest rate risk on FHLB advances. The swap rate paid is 2.12% and is hedged against three-month floating LIBOR with a termination date of February 2025. As a cash flow hedge, the portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative that has been deemed highly effective is recognized in other comprehensive income until the related cash flows from the hedged item are recognized in earnings. At June 30, 2021, the Company reported a $1,988,494 unrealized loss, net of a $627,945 tax effect, in other comprehensive income related to this cash flow hedge.

In March 2019, the Company entered into a forward start interest rate swap agreement totaling $10.3 million notional amount to hedge against interest rate risk on variable rate subordinated debentures. The swap rate paid is 4.09% and is hedged against three-month floating LIBOR plus 145 basis points with a termination date of February 2026. As a cash flow hedge, the portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative that has been deemed highly effective is recognized in other comprehensive income until the related cash flows from the hedged item are recognized in earnings. At June 30, 2021, the Company reported a $643,690 unrealized loss, net of a $203,271 tax effect, in other comprehensive income related to this cash flow hedge.

The Company documents, both at inception and periodically over the life of the hedges, its analysis of actual and expected hedge effectiveness.

As of June 30, 2021, based on current fair values, the Company pledged cash collateral of $3.8 million to its counterparty for the swaps, included on the balance sheet in interest-bearing demand deposits in other financial institutions. As of December 31, 2020, based on then current fair values, the Company had pledged cash collateral of $5.1 million to the counterparty.

The following table presents the notional amounts and fair values of derivatives designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
									June 30, 2021
Forward Start	Termination	Derivative	Notional		Rate			Rate	Balance Sheet	Estimated Fair Value at:
Inception Date	Date	Type	Amount		Paid			Hedged	Classfication	June 30, 2021			December 31, 2020

2/28/2018	2/28/2025	Interest rate swap - FHLB Advances	$	50,000,000		2.12	%	3 month LIBOR Floating	Other liabilites	$	(2,616,439	)	$	(3,760,287	)

5/23/2019	2/23/2026	Interest rate swap - Subordinated Debentures	$	10,310,000		4.09	%	3 month LIBOR Floating +145 bps	Other liabilites	$	(846,961	)	$	(1,180,909	)

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 June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
Type	Classfication	2021		2020		2021		2020

Interest rate swap - FHLB Advances	Interest expense	$	246,488	$	122,537	$	484,899	$	162,378

Interest rate swap - Subordinated Debentures	Interest expense	$	64,508	$	38,590	$	127,470	$	60,031

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 June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollar amounts in thousands):

June 30, 2021
Financial assets:
	Level 1 inputs		Level 2 inputs		Level 3 inputs		Total fair value
Debt securities:
Government agencies	$	-	$	7,651	$	-	$	7,651
Municipals		-		72,426		-		72,426
Corporates		-		45,055		-		45,055
Mortgage-backed securities - private label-commercial		-		10,961		-		10,961
Mortgage-backed securities - private label-consumer		-		8,901		-		8,901
Government sponsored asset-backed securities and SBA loan pools		-		51,023		-		51,023
Available-for-sale securities	$	-	$	196,017	$	-	$	196,017

Financial liabilities:

Interest rate swaps	$	-	$	3,463	$	-	$	3,463

December 31, 2020
Financial assets:
	Level 1 inputs		Level 2 inputs		Level 3 inputs		Total fair value
Debt securities:
Government agencies	$	-	$	6,284	$	-	$	6,284
Municipals		-		61,969		-		61,969
Corporates		-		30,601		-		30,601
Mortgage-backed securities - private label - commercial		-		5,444		-		5,444
Mortgage-backed securities - private label - consumer		-		9,452		-		9,452
Government sponsored mortgage-backed securities and SBA loan pools		-		50,371		-		50,371
Available-for-sale securities	$	-	$	164,121	$	-	$	164,121

Financial liabilities:

Interest rate swaps	$	-	$	4,941	$	-	$	4,941

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 June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (dollar amounts in thousands):

Impaired loans:
	Level 1 inputs		Level 2 inputs		Level 3 inputs		Total fair value
June 30, 2021	$	-	$	-	$	4,630	$	4,630

December 31, 2020	$	-	$	-	$	5,809	$	5,809

Foreclosed assets held for sale:
	Level 1 inputs		Level 2 inputs		Level 3 inputs		Total fair value
June 30, 2021	$	-	$	-	$	250	$	250

December 31, 2020	$	-	$	-	$	371	$	371

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

June 30, 2021

Valuation

Technique

Unobservable

Input

Range
(Weighted Average)

Impaired loans (collateral dependent)

4,630

Market Comparable

Discount to reflect

realizable value

80%

(8%)

Foreclosed assets held for sale

250

Market Comparable

Discount to reflect

realizable value

33%

(33%)

Fair Value
December 31, 2020

Valuation

Technique

Unobservable

Input

Range
(Weighted Average)

Impaired loans (collateral dependent)

5,809

Market Comparable

Discount to reflect

realizable value

80%

(7%)

Foreclosed assets held for sale

371

Market Comparable

Discount to reflect

realizable value

(4%)

The following tables present estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

	June 30, 2021						December 31, 2020
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Hierarchy Level		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Hierarchy Level
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	117,626,995	$	117,626,995		1	$	148,422,908	$	148,422,908		1
Interest-bearing time deposits at other institutions		250,000		250,000		2		4,760,089		4,771,605		2
Federal Home Loan Bank stock		4,093,700		4,093,700		2		3,896,900		3,896,900		2
Mortgage loans held for sale		5,858,688		6,018,550		2		11,359,174		11,626,174		2
Loans, net		798,766,800		789,556,094		3		742,149,271		737,701,011		3
Interest receivable		3,812,019		3,812,019		2		4,060,795		4,060,795		2
Financial liabilities:
Deposits		993,672,589		994,331,751		2		938,672,541		939,806,149		2
FHLB advances		66,000,000		66,084,240		2		66,000,000		66,089,183		2
Subordinated debentures issued to Capital Trusts		10,310,000		10,310,000		3		15,465,000		15,465,000		3
Subordinated notes, net		19,586,853		22,703,329		3		19,564,131		25,608,997		3
Interest payable		669,289		669,289		2		932,172		932,172		2
Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contractual value):
Commitments to extend credit		-		-		-		-		-		-
Unused lines of credit		-		-		-		-		-		-

Note 14: Concentration of Cash Holdings

During the normal course of business, the Bank may have excess cash on deposit at other financial institutions. Each institution deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. At June 30, 2021, the Bank had $61.7 million in deposits above FDIC insured limits. These funds are held with three institutions that are each shown to be well capitalized as of June 30, 2021

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 June 30, 2021, and the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 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 Condition 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 rates have moderated in our markets along with infection rates, and business closings and shelter in place orders have been lifted 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. For the three and six-months ended June 30, 2021, provision expense of $300,000 and $700,000, respectively, was recorded compared to $750,000 and $1,250,000, respectively, for the same periods in 2020. While the Company has seen overall improvements in 2021, 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. Market interest rates have been volatile 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: In response to COVID-19, the Federal government approved various stimulus packages to assist small businesses, individuals, health care entities, education systems and certain governmental entities. One of the most notable programs was the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act which initially made over $600 billion in funds available to small businesses through Small Business Administration (SBA) PPP loans that, based on certain qualifications, provided 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 provided other criteria were met. In late December 2020, an additional $284 billion in PPP funds was approved for eligible entities based on certain qualifications. The PPP funding programs were heavily utilized by businesses leading to robust activity at many financial institutions. 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. The Bank approved and funded 97 PPP loans totaling $2.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2021 in the second round of funding. As of June 30, 2021, $23.9 million in PPP loans are included in the commercial loan portfolio. As of June 30, 2021, PPP loans totaling $49.8 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 June 30, 2021, the Company did not have any loans remaining modified in response to COVID-19.

Financial Condition

The Company’s total assets increased $52,296,688 (5%) from $1,146,252,939 as of December 31, 2020, to $1,198,549,627 as of June 30, 2021.

Available-for-sale securities increased $31,896,124 (19%) from $164,120,869 as of December 31, 2020, to $196,016,993 as of June 30, 2021. The Company had purchases of $57,049,387 offset by sales, calls, maturities and principal payments of $24,353,627 during the six-month period.

Net loans receivable increased by $56,617,529 (8%) from $742,149,271 as of December 31, 2020, to $798,766,800 as of June 30, 2021 primarily in real estate lending. Construction loans increased $27,996,658 (40%), and commercial real estate loans increased $52,676,773 (17%), concentrated in the multi-family and agricultural segments. Commercial loans decreased $14,067,954 (10%) primarily due to the forgiveness and repayment of approximately $13,400,000 in PPP loans, net of new PPP originations in 2021. See discussion under “Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Activity” in the preceding section for details on PPP lending activity, which is included in the commercial category. 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 $908,616 (9%) from $9,617,024 as of December 31, 2020, to $10,525,640 as of June 30, 2021. Based on its reserve analysis and methodology, the Company recorded $700,000 in provision for loan loss expense in the six-month period. The expense recognized primarily relates to loan portfolio growth, offset by reductions in non-performing, delinquent and loans impacted by COVID-19. The allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of gross loans outstanding (excluding mortgage loans held for sale), as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was 1.30% and 1.28%, respectively. The allowance for loan losses, as a percentage of nonperforming loans outstanding, as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was 104.1% and 51.6%, respectively. Management believes the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 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.

Deposits increased $55,000,048 (6%) from $938,672,541 as of December 31, 2020, to $993,672,589 as of June 30, 2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, checking and savings accounts increased by $72,555,049 (10%) primarily due to the continued focus on attracting and retaining retail, commercial and public fund relationships. Also, a significant amount of the increase was due to the retaining of borrower PPP funds in their corresponding deposit accounts until utilization is necessary. Certificates of deposit balances decreased by $17,555,001 (9%) due to less reliance on brokered and internet accounts due to the large increases in transaction accounts noted above. See also the discussion under Item 3 - “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk – Asset/Liability Management.”

Subordinated debentures issued to Capital Trusts decreased $5,155,000 (33%) due to the full redemption in May 2021 of fixed rate junior subordinated debt securities that were due 2036. These securities were originally issued in conjunction with an offering of trust preferred securities during 2005.

Stockholders’ equity increased $4,256,833 (5%) from $88,968,366 as of December 31, 2020, to $93,225,199 as of June 30, 2021. The Company’s net income during this period exceeded dividends paid or declared by $3,416,688. Accumulated other comprehensive income increased $629,305, consisting of improvements in the unrealized losses on interest rate swaps of $1,123,125, offset by a decline in unrealized gains in the investment portfolio of $493,821. On a per common share basis, tangible book value increased to $20.71 as of June 30, 2021, as 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 tables 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 6/30/2021								Three months ended 6/30/2020

	Average Balance		Interest			Yield / Cost			Average Balance		Interest			Yield / Cost
ASSETS
Interest-earning:
Loans	$	782,728	$	8,885			4.55	%	$	772,447	$	9,094			4.74	%
Investment securities		192,708		1,200			2.50	%		136,145		923			2.73	%
Other assets		163,950		105			0.26	%		102,506		142			0.56	%
Total interest-earning		1,139,386		10,190			3.59	%		1,011,098		10,159			4.04	%
Noninterest-earning		74,230								70,534
	$	1,213,616							$	1,081,632
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Interest-bearing:
Savings accounts	$	55,902		17			0.12	%	$	45,737		17			0.15	%
Transaction accounts		539,439		483			0.36	%		508,861		544			0.43	%
Certificates of deposit		166,306		591			1.43	%		192,793		981			2.05	%
FHLB advances		66,000		313			1.90	%		58,264		284			1.96	%
Other borrowed funds		541		2			1.48	%		11,202		115			4.13	%
Subordinated notes, net		19,579		263			5.39	%		-		-			0.00	%
Subordinated debentures issued to Capital Trusts		13,709		159			4.65	%		15,465		195			5.07	%
Total interest-bearing		861,476		1,828			0.85	%		832,322		2,136			1.03	%
Noninterest-bearing		260,698								164,259
Total liabilities		1,122,174								996,581
Stockholders’ equity		91,442								85,051
	$	1,213,616							$	1,081,632
Net earning balance	$	277,910							$	178,776
Earning yield less costing rate							2.74	%							3.01	%
Net interest income, and net yield spread on interest earning assets			$	8,362			2.94	%			$	8,023			3.19	%
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities				132	%							121	%

	Six months ended 6/30/2021								Six months ended 6/30/2020

	Average Balance		Interest			Yield / Cost			Average Balance		Interest			Yield / Cost
ASSETS
Interest-earning:
Loans	$	772,563	$	17,701			4.62	%	$	753,443	$	18,647			4.98	%
Investment securities		181,983		2,225			2.47	%		130,993		1,808			2.78	%
Other assets		180,689		240			0.27	%		99,515		503			1.02	%
Total interest-earning		1,135,235		20,166			3.58	%		983,951		20,958			4.29	%
Noninterest-earning		71,173								70,607
	$	1,206,408							$	1,054,558
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Interest-bearing:
Savings accounts	$	53,470		33			0.12	%	$	42,720		43			0.20	%
Transaction accounts		562,600		979			0.35	%		506,512		1,922			0.76	%
Certificates of deposit		172,496		1,381			1.61	%		196,071		2,071			2.12	%
FHLB advances		66,006		624			1.91	%		54,872		558			2.04	%
Other borrowed funds		531		3			1.14	%		11,347		238			4.22	%
Subordinated notes, net		19,574		525			5.41	%		-		-			0.00	%
Subordinated debentures issued to Capital Trusts		14,582		354			4.90	%		15,465		391			5.08	%
Total interest-bearing		889,259		3,899			0.88	%		826,987		5,223			1.27	%
Noninterest-bearing		226,207								142,028
Total liabilities		1,115,466								969,015
Stockholders’ equity		90,942								85,543
	$	1,206,408							$	1,054,558
Net earning balance	$	245,976							$	156,964
Earning yield less costing rate							2.70	%							3.02	%
Net interest income, and net yield spread on interest earning assets			$	16,267			2.89	%			$	15,735			3.22	%
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities				128	%							119	%

Results of Operations - Comparison of Three and Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020

Net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 was $2,516,182 and $4,732,198, respectively, compared to $1,883,383 and $3,988,228 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, which represents an increase in earnings of $632,799 (34%) and $743,970 (19%) for the three and six month periods, respectively. Generally, earnings were positively impacted by increased net interest income and noninterest income along with reduced provision for loan loss expense.

Interest Income

Total interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 increased $30,601 (less than 1%) and decreased $791,652 (4%), respectively, when compared to the same period in 2020. A sharp decline in key interest rates over the past year compressed yields on new and existing earning assets and negatively impacted the yield on the loan portfolio. For the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, the average yield on interest earning assets decreased 45 basis points to 3.59% but was offset by an increase in the average balance of interest earning assets of approximately $128,288,000, primarily in cash and investment securities. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, the average yield on interest earning assets decreased 71 basis points to 3.58% but was offset by an increase in the average balance of interest earning assets of approximately $151,284,000, primarily in cash and investment securities. Helping to offset the declines in assets yields was $392,869 and $904,310 of loan fees recognized from the origination and forgiveness of PPP loans in the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2021, respectively. PPP fees of $0 and $197,392 were recognized for both the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2020, respectively.

Interest Expense

Total interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 decreased $308,253 (14%) and $1,323,645 (25%), respectively, when compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. The decline in key interest rates over the past year discussed above also helped to reduce interest rates for nearly all deposit account types and borrowings. For the three-month period ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 18 basis points to 0.85% but was offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of approximately $29,154,000. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 39 basis points to 0.88% but was offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of approximately $62,272,000. 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 $300,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and $700,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $750,000 and $1,250,000, for the same periods in 2020, respectively. The expense amount was considered necessary primarily due to loan portfolio growth, offset by reductions in non-performing, delinquent loans impacted by COVID-19.

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 $502,892 (22%) and $1,019,242 (23%) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. For these periods, the Company recognized increased income primarily from loan sources. For the three and six-month periods, income from the sale of mortgage loans increased $160,303 (18%) and $688,704 (48%), respectively, and income from sales of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans increased $473,887 (100%) and $897,426 (100%), respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2020. Partially offsetting these increases was the decline in income from commercial loan swap products of $318,384 (84%) and $873,874 (93%) for the applicable three and six-month periods.

Non-Interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased $384,576 (5%) and $1,041,030 (7%) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to the same periods in 2020. Significant changes in non-interest expense items were as follows:

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Salaries and employee benefit expenses increased $342,910 (8%) and $759,675 (9%) for the quarter and year-to-date compared to the same periods in 2020 primarily due to the hiring of 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 $62,299 (73%) and $205,505 (242%) for the quarter and year-to-date compared to the same periods in 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 $274,371 (61%) and $316,235 (37%) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to the same periods in 2020. The increase in the provision for income taxes for the quarter is primarily due to an increase in taxable income and an effective tax rate from the reduced availability and utilization of various federal and state income tax credits.

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 June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was 104.1% and 51.6%, respectively. Total loans classified as substandard, doubtful or loss as of June 30, 2021, were $49,001,000 or 4.09% 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 set forth in the table below are in thousands.

	6/30/2021			12/31/2020			12/31/2019
Nonperforming loans	$	10,116		$	18,629		$	10,003
Total Loans ≥ 90 days & Still Accruing		200			-
Troubled Debt Restructure Still Accruing		136			-
Real estate acquired in settlement of loans		739			546			992
Total nonperforming assets	$	11,191		$	19,175		$	10,995

Total nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets		0.93	%		1.67	%		1.09	%
Allowance for loan losses	$	10,526		$	9,617		$	7,608
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans		1.30	%		1.28	%		1.04	%

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 $117,626,995 as of June 30, 2021 and $148,422,908 as of December 31, 2020, representing a decrease of $30,795,913. 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 9.0 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 8.0 percent in 2020, 8.5 percent in 2021 and 9.0 percent 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 June 30, 2021, the Bank’s common equity Tier 1 ratio was 9.57% 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 June 30, 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
in Rates	$ Amount		$ Change			% Change			NPV Ratio			Change
+200	$	134,135	$	22,309			20	%		11.57	%		2.17	%
+100		125,563		13,737			12	%		10.67	%		1.28	%
NC		111,826		-			0	%		9.40	%		0.00	%
-100		99,659		(12,167	)		-11	%		8.27	%		-1.12	%
-200		109,849		(1,977	)		-2	%		9.03	%		-0.37	%

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 (the “Board”) 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2021.

(b) There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 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 June 30, 2021. During the quarter ended June 30, 2021, the Company had no repurchase activity of its common stock. As of June 30, 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

	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 †
	32	Officer certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 †
	101	The following materials from Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 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

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	August 6, 2021
Shaun A. Burke
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

/s/ Carter M. Peters	August 6, 2021
Carter M. Peters
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)