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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Nature of Operations and Principles of Consolidation: On January 15, 2020, Bogota Financial Corp. (the “Company,” “we” or “our”) became the mid-tier stock holding company for Bogota Savings Bank (the “Bank”) in connection with the reorganization of Bogota Savings Bank into the two-tier mutual holding company structure.

 

The Bank maintains two subsidiaries Bogota Securities Corp, which was formed for the purpose of buying, selling and holding investment securities and Bogota Properties, LLC, which was inactive at December 31, 2023.

 

The Bank generally originates residential, commercial and consumer loans to, and accepts deposits from, customers in New Jersey. The debtors’ ability to repay loans is dependent upon the region’s economy and the borrowers’ circumstances. The Bank is also subject to the regulations of and examinations by certain federal and state regulatory agencies.

 

Bogota Financial Corp. completed its stock offering in connection with the mutual holding company reorganization of Bogota Savings Bank on January 15, 2020. The Company sold 5,657,735 shares of common stock at $10.00 per share for gross proceeds of $56.6 million. In connection with the reorganization, the Company also issued 263,150 shares of common stock and $250,000 in cash to Bogota Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, Inc. and 7,236,640 shares of common stock to Bogota Financial, MHC, its New Jersey-chartered mutual holding company.

 

Reclassifications: Some items in the prior year financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current presentation. Reclassifications had no effect on prior year net income or equity.

 

Earnings per Share: Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. For purposes of calculating basic EPS, weighted average common shares outstanding excludes unallocated employee stock ownership plan shares that have not been committed for release. Diluted EPS is computed using the same method as basic EPS and reflects the potential dilution which could occur if stock options shares were exercised and converted into common stock. The potentially dilutive shares would then be included in the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period using the treasury stock method. For the twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, options to purchase 523,619 common shares with an exercise price of $10.45 were outstanding but were not included in the calculation of diluted EPS because the options were anti-dilutive.

 

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic earnings per share calculations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

 

  

For the year ended December 31, 2023

  

For the year ended December 31, 2022

 

Net income

 $642,535  $6,876,861 

Basic earnings per share:

        

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

  12,891,847   13,570,407 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

  12,891,847   13,576,934 

Dilutive securities

     6,527 

Basic earnings per share - basic

 $0.05  $0.51 

Basic earnings per share - diluted

 $0.05  $0.51 

 

Use of Estimates: To prepare financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided. Actual results could differ.

 

Cash Flows: Cash and cash equivalents include cash and deposits with other banks with original maturities of 90 days or less. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and short-term FHLB advances.

 

Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks: Interest-bearing deposits in other banks have original maturities of 90 days or less and are carried at cost.

 

Securities: Debt securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Debt securities are classified as available for sale when they might be sold before maturity. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax.

 

Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for mortgage-backed securities (“MBSs”) where prepayments are anticipated. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.

 

The Bank's held-to-maturity ("HTM") debt securities are also required to utilize the Current Expected Credit Losses ("CECL") approach to estimate expected credit losses. Substantially all of the Company’s HTM debt securities are issued by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises. These securities carry the explicit and/or implicit guarantee of the U.S. government, are widely recognized as “risk free,” and have a long history of zero credit loss. Therefore, the Company did not record an allowance for credit losses for these securities.  

 

The impairment model for available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities differs from the CECL approach utilized by HTM debt securities because AFS debt securities are measured at fair value rather than amortized cost. Although ASU No. 2016-13 replaced the legacy other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) model with a credit loss model, it retained the fundamental nature of the legacy OTTI model. One notable change from the legacy OTTI model is when evaluating whether credit loss exists, an entity may no longer consider the length of time fair value has been less than amortized cost. For AFS debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either criteria is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For AFS debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, management considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as a provision for (or reversal of) credit losses. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of an AFS security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. As of December 31, 2023, the Company determined that the unrealized loss positions in AFS securities were not the result of credit losses, and management had the intent and ability to hold to recovery, therefore, an allowance for credit losses was not recorded.

 

Loans: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at the principal balance outstanding, net of deferred loan fees and costs, and an allowance for credit losses. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. The Bank originates real estate, commercial and consumer loans. A substantial portion of the loan portfolio is represented by loans in northern New Jersey. The ability of the Bank’s debtors to honor their contracts is dependent upon the real estate values and general economic conditions in this area. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized in interest income using the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments.

 

Interest income on real estate, commercial and consumer loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the loan is well-secured and in process of collection. Past due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual status or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. Nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days and still on accrual include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans. A loan is moved to nonaccrual status in accordance with the Bank’s policy, typically after 90 days of non-payment.

 

All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual status is reversed against interest income. Interest received on such loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual status. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

 

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans and Leases: The current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model requires an estimate of the credit losses expected over the life of an exposure (or pool of exposures). It replaces the incurred loss model that delayed the recognition of a credit loss until it was probable that a loss event was incurred. 

 

The estimate of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amounts. Historical loss experience is generally the starting point for estimating expected credit losses. The Company then considers whether the historical loss experience should be adjusted for asset-specific risk characteristics or current conditions at the reporting date that did not exist over the historical period used. The Company considers future economic conditions and portfolio performance as part of a reasonable and supportable forecast.

 

Portfolio segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic methodology to determine its allowance for credit losses (“ACL”). The Company has designated six portfolio segments, which are residential, commercial real estate, multi-family, construction, commercial and industrial and consumer. These portfolio segments are further disaggregated into classes, which represent loans and leases of similar type, risk characteristics, and methods for monitoring and assessing credit risk.

 

The Company has minimal history of credit losses and therefore uses the Weighted Average Remaining Maturity (WARM) method for all segments and relies on the use of qualitative factors to determine future credit losses.

 

The Company considers the impact of current environmental factors at the reporting date that did not exist over the period from which historical experience was used. Relevant factors include, but are not limited to, concentrations of credit risk (geographic, large borrower, and industry), economic trends and conditions, changes in underwriting standards, experience and depth of lending staff, trends in delinquencies, and the level of criticized loans.

 

The Company also incorporates a one-year reasonable and supportable loss forecast period to account for the effect of forecasted economic conditions and other factors on the performance of the commercial portfolio, which could differ from historical loss experience. The Company performs a quarterly asset quality review, which includes a review of forecasted gross charge-offs and recoveries, non-performing assets, criticized loans and leases, and risk rating migration. The asset quality review is reviewed by management and the results are used to consider a qualitative overlay to the quantitative baseline. After the one-year reasonable and supportable loss forecast period, this overlay adjustment assumes an immediate reversion to historical loss rates for the remaining loan life period.

 

The Company establishes a specific reserve for individually evaluated loans which do not share similar risk characteristics with the loans included in the quantitative baseline. These individually evaluated loans are removed from the pooling approach discussed above for the quantitative baseline, and include non-accrual loans, and other loans as deemed appropriate by management.

 

A financial asset is considered collateral-dependent when the debtor is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the sale or operation of the collateral. For all classes of loans deemed collateral-dependent, the Company elected the practical expedient to estimate expected credit losses based on the collateral’s fair value less cost to sell. In most cases, the Company records a partial charge-off to reduce the loan’s carrying value to the collateral’s fair value less cost to sell. Substantially all of the collateral consists of various types of real estate including: residential properties; commercial properties, such as retail centers, office buildings, and lodging; agriculture land; and vacant land.

 

The reserve for unfunded commitments (the “Unfunded Reserve”) represents the expected credit losses on off-balance sheet commitments such as unfunded commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. However, a liability is not recognized for commitments unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The Unfunded Reserve is recognized as a liability (other liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition), with adjustments to the reserve recognized in other noninterest expense in the consolidated statements of income. The Unfunded Reserve is determined by estimating future draws and applying the expected loss rates on those draws. Future draws are based on historical averages of utilization rates (i.e., the likelihood of draws taken). To estimate future draws on unfunded balances, current utilization rates are compared to historical utilization rates. If current utilization rates are below historical utilization rates, the rate difference is applied to the committed balance to estimate the future draw. Loss rates are estimated by utilizing the same loss rates calculated for the allowance general reserves.

 

Acquired Loans: Loans acquired in a business combination that have experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination are considered purchased with credit deterioration (“PCD”) loans. The Company evaluated acquired loans for deterioration in credit quality based on, but not limited to, the following: (1) non-accrual status; (2) previously a troubled debt restructured designation; (3) risk ratings of special mention, substandard or doubtful; or (4) delinquency status. At the acquisition date, an estimate of expected credit losses was made for groups of PCD loans with similar risk characteristics and individual PCD loans without similar risk characteristics. This initial allowance for credit losses is allocated to individual PCD loans and added to the purchase price or acquisition date fair values to establish the initial amortized cost basis of the PCD loans. As the initial allowance for credit losses is added to the purchase price, there is no credit loss expense recognized upon acquisition of a PCD loan. Any difference between the unpaid principal balance of PCD loans and the amortized cost basis is considered to relate to noncredit factors and results in a discount or premium. Discounts and premiums are recognized through interest income on a level-yield method over the life of the loans. For acquired loans not deemed PCD at acquisition, the differences between the initial fair value and the unpaid principal balance are recognized as interest income on a level-yield basis over the lives of the related loans. At the acquisition date, an initial allowance for expected credit losses is estimated and recorded as credit loss expense.

 

Residential First Mortgage Loans – Residential first mortgage loans are generally made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from his or her employment and other income but are secured by real property whose value tends to be more easily ascertainable. Credit risk for these types of loans is generally influenced by general economic conditions, the characteristics of individual borrowers and the nature of the loan collateral.

 

Commercial Real Estate Loans – Commercial real estate loans generally have larger balances and involve a greater degree of risk than residential real estate loans, inferring higher potential losses on an individual customer basis. Loan repayment is often dependent on the successful operation and management of the properties and/or businesses occupying the properties, as well as on the collateral securing the loan. Economic events or conditions in the real estate market could have an adverse impact on the cash flows generated by the properties securing the Bank’s commercial real estate loans and on the value of such properties.

 

Construction Loans – Construction financing is generally considered to involve a higher degree of risk of loss than long-term financing on improved, occupied real estate. Risk of loss on a construction loan depends largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property’s value at completion of construction and the estimated cost of construction. During the construction phase, a number of factors could result in delays and cost overruns. If the estimate of construction costs proves to be inaccurate, additional funds may be required to be advanced in excess of the amount originally committed to permit completion of the building. If the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, the value of the building may be insufficient to assure full repayment if liquidation is required. If foreclosure is required on a building before or at completion due to a default, there can be no assurance that all of the unpaid balance of, and accrued interest on, the loan as well as related foreclosure and holding costs will be recovered.

 

Commercial and Industrial Loans - A commercial and industrial loan is a loan to a business rather than a loan to an individual consumer. These short-term loans generally have an interest rate based on the prime rate and are secured by collateral owned by the business requesting the loan.

 

Consumer Loans – Consumer loans include home equity lines of credit and home equity loans, which exhibit many of the same credit risk characteristics as residential real estate loans. The amount of a home equity line of credit is generally limited to a certain percentage of the appraised value of the property less the balance of the first mortgage.

 

Mortgage Loan Sales: The Bank has a partnership through the Federal Home Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”) to sell loans within the Mortgage Partnership Finance (“MPF”) Program. The MPF Program gives the Bank another alternative to retaining mortgages in portfolio which may increase profits through fees earned through the sale of loans. It allows the Bank to be competitive in all the fixed-rate products. In addition, the MPF structure capitalizes on the Bank's credit expertise. MPF combines that expertise with the FHLBNY's expertise in handling interest-rate risk. FHLBNY manages the interest rate, the liquidity and the prepayment risks, while the Bank manages the credit and servicing risks. The result involves the member receiving a very competitive price for loans plus fees over time for managing the credit and servicing risks. Loans are sold at origination; gains or losses on the sale of mortgage loans are recognized at the settlement date and are determined by the difference between the net proceeds and the amortized cost. All loans are sold with servicing being retained by the Bank. The outstanding principal balances sold and serviced by the Bank under the program were $3,865,316 and $3,987,257 at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Under the program, the first layer of losses is paid by the FHLBNY up to 100 basis points of the total funded amount of loans sold. (the “First Loss Account”).

 

The Bank then provides a second loss credit enhancement obligation, which is equivalent to “AA” credit risk less the First Loss Account. Loan losses beyond the first and second layers are absorbed by the FHLBNY. There were no losses as of December 31, 2023 on the loans sold under the program. Late fees and ancillary fees related to loan servicing are not material.

 

Premises and Equipment: Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Building and related components are depreciated using the straight-line method with useful lives ranging from fifteen to 39 years. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method with useful lives ranging from one to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the terms of the respective leases or the estimated lives of the improvements.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Stock: FHLB stock is restricted stock, which is carried at cost, and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Federal law requires a member institution of the FHLB to hold stock according to a predetermined formula. Dividends are recorded as income on the consolidated statement of income.

 

Bank Owned Life Insurance: The Bank has purchased life insurance policies on certain key employees. Bank owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement.

 

Intangible Assets: Intangible assets, other than goodwill, include core deposit intangibles and mortgage servicing rights ("MSRs"). Core deposit intangibles are a measure of the value of consumer demand and savings deposits acquired in business combinations accounted for as purchases. The core deposit intangibles are being amortized over 10 years using the sum-of-the-years digits method of amortization, while the covenant not to compete was amortized over four years on a straight-line basis.


MSRs arise from the Company originating certain loans for the express purpose of selling such loans in the secondary market. The Company maintains all servicing rights for these loans. The loans held for sale are carried at lower of cost or market value. Originated MSRs are recorded by allocating total costs incurred between the loans and servicing rights based on their relative fair values. MSRs are amortized in proportion to the estimated servicing income over the estimated life of the servicing portfolio and measured annually for impairment.

 

The recoverability of the carrying value of intangible assets is evaluated on an ongoing basis, and permanent declines in value, if any, are charged to expense.

 

Advertising Costs: Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Any direct response advertising conducted by the Bank is immaterial and has not been capitalized. Advertising costs are included in “non-interest expenses” in the consolidated statements of income.

 

Off-Balance-Sheet Financial Instruments: In the ordinary course of business, the Bank enters into off-balance-sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated statement of financial condition when funded.

 

Income Taxes: Income tax (benefit) expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

 

A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Bank had no unrecognized tax positions as of December 31, 2023 or 2022.

 

The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax (benefit) expense.

 

Retirement Plans: Pension expense is the net of service and interest cost and amortization of gains and losses not immediately recognized. Employee 401(k) plan expense is the amount of matching and safe harbor contributions. Profit sharing expense is based on the amount of contributions made by the Bank as determined by the Board of Directors. Director’s retirement plan expense allocates the benefits over years of service. Supplemental Retirement Plan expense allocates the benefits over years of service.

 

Stock Based Compensation: Compensation cost is recognized for stock options and restricted stock awards issued to employees and directors, based on the fair value of these awards at the grant date. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Company’s common shares at the date of the grant is used for restricted shares. Compensation cost is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period. For awards with graded vesting, compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.

 

Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive (loss) income. Other comprehensive (loss) income includes net unrealized holding gains and losses on securities available for sale and net unrealized gains and losses on the pension plan which are also recognized as separate components of equity and the change in fair value of the Company's swap derivatives.

 

Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Recoveries, including proceeds from insurance claims are evaluated separately from loss contingencies and recognized when realized.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in a separate note. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates.

 

Operating Segments: While the chief decision-makers monitor the revenue streams of the various products and services, operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a Bank-wide basis. Management does not separately allocate expenses, including the cost of funding loan demand, between the commercial and retail operations of the Bank. As such, discrete financial information is not available and segment reporting would not be meaningful.

 

Derivatives and Hedging Activities:  The Company uses derivative financial instruments principally to manage interest rate risk. Certain derivatives are entered into in connection with transactions with commercial customers. Derivatives are not used for speculative purposes. All derivatives are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, reported at fair value and presented on a gross basis. Until a derivative is settled, a favorable change in fair value results in an unrealized gain that is recognized as an asset, while an unfavorable change in fair value results in an unrealized loss that is recognized as a liability.

 

The Company generally applies hedge accounting to its derivatives used for market risk management purposes. Hedge accounting is permitted only if specific criteria are met, including a requirement that a highly effective relationship exists between the derivative instrument and the hedged item, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis. Changes in the fair value of effective fair value hedges are recognized in current earnings (with the change in fair value of the hedged asset or liability also recognized in earnings). Changes in the fair value of effective cash flow hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) until earnings are affected by the variability in cash flows of the designated hedged item. Ineffective portions of hedge results are recognized in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives for which hedge accounting is not applied are recognized in current earnings.

 

The Company formally documents at inception all relationships between the derivative instruments and the hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as hedges to specific assets and liabilities, or to specific firm commitments. The Company also formally assesses, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair values or cash flows of the hedged items. If it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective or has ceased to be a highly effective hedge, the Company would discontinue hedge accounting prospectively. Gains or losses resulting from the termination of a derivative accounted for as a cash flow hedge remain in other comprehensive income (loss) and is (accreted) amortized to earnings over the remaining period of the former hedging relationship.

 

Certain derivative financial instruments are offered to certain commercial banking customers to manage their risk of exposure and risk management strategies. These derivative instruments consist primarily of currency forward contracts and interest rate swap contracts. The risk associated with these transactions is mitigated by simultaneously entering into similar transactions having essentially offsetting terms with a third party. In addition, the Company executes interest rate swaps with third parties in order to hedge the interest rate risk of short-term FHLB advances.

 

Adoption of Accounting Standards:

 
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016- 13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASC 326), which changes the impairment model for most financial assets. This Update is intended to improve financial reporting by requiring more timely recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations. The underlying premise of the Update is that financial assets measured at amortized cost should be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, through an ACL that is deducted from the amortized cost basis. The ACL should reflect management’s current estimate of credit losses that are expected to occur over the remaining life of a financial asset. The income statement was affected for the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. With certain exceptions, transition to the new requirements will be through a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance was adopted. This Update was effective for Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filers that qualify as smaller reporting companies, non-SEC filers, and all other companies, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has minimal history of credit losses and therefore uses the WARM method and relies on the use of qualitative factors to determine future credit losses. Upon adoption of the CECL method of calculating the ACL on January 1, 2023, the Bank recorded a one-time decrease, net of tax, in retained earnings of $222,000, an increase to the ACL of $157,000 and, an increase in the reserve for unfunded liabilities of $152,000. No adjustment was made for the available-for-sale securities portfolio. See Note 4 for additional information. The table below includes $125,775 of credit losses on PCI loans that have been added to ACL as per the adoption of ASC  326.

 

The Bank adopted the provisions of ASC 326 related to financial assets purchased with credit deterioration (“PCD”) that were previously classified as PCI loans and accounted for under ASC 310-30 using the prospective transition approach. In accordance with the standard, management did not reassess whether PCI assets met the criteria of PCD assets as of the date of adoption. On January 1, 2023, the amortized cost basis of the PCD assets were adjusted to reflect the addition of $125,775 to the ACL.

 

The Bank adopted the provisions of ASC 326 related to presenting other-than-temporary impairment on available-for-sale debt securities prior to January 1, 2023 using the prospective transition approach, though no such charges had been recorded on the securities held by the Bank as of the date of adoption.

 

The effect of the adoption of ASC 326 on the loan portfolio segments and the ACL on January 1, 2023 by portfolio segment was:

 

Loan Portfolio Segments: 

Pre Adoption

  

The effect of adoption

  

Post Adoption

 

Real estate:

 

 

 

Residential First Mortgage

 $466,100,627  $29,589,213  $495,689,840 

Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate

  162,338,669   (162,338,669)   

Commercial Real Estate

     96,030,721   96,030,721 

Multi-Family Real Estate

     66,400,713   66,400,713 

Construction

  61,825,478      61,825,478 

Commercial and Industrial

  1,684,189      1,684,189 

Consumer:

            

Home Equity and Other Consumer

  29,654,973   (29,654,973)   

Consumer

     98,770   98,770 

Total loans

  721,603,936   125,775   721,729,711 

Allowance for credit losses

  (2,578,174)  (282,775)  (2,860,949)

Net loans

 $719,025,762  $(157,000) $718,868,762 

  

Allowance for Credit Losses: 

Pre Adoption

  

The effect of adoption

  

Post Adoption

 

Assets

 

 

 

ACL on loans

            

Residential First Mortgage

 $1,602,534  $211,669  $1,814,203 

Commercial and Multi-Family Real Estate

  615,480   (615,480)   

Commercial Real Estate

     522,977   522,977 

Multi-Family Real Estate

     259,769   259,769 

Construction

  258,500   1,500   260,000 

Commercial and Industrial

  3,960   40   4,000 

Home Equity and Other Consumer

  97,700   (97,700)   

Liabilities

            

ACL for unfunded commitments

     152,000   152,000 

Total

 $2,578,174  $434,775  $3,012,949 

  

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures." The amendments eliminate the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings by creditors that have adopted CECL and enhance the disclosure requirements for modifications of receivables made with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. In addition, the amendments require disclosure of current period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investment in leases in the existing vintage disclosures. This ASU became effective on January 1, 2023 for the Company. The adoption of this ASU resulted in updated disclosures within our financial statements but otherwise did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

Not yet effective Accounting Pronouncements:

 

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (TOPIC 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses on an interim and annual basis. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. Public entities are required to adopt the changes retrospectively, recasting each prior period disclosure for which a comparative income statement is presented in the period of adoption. This update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.