Amalgamated Financial Corp.

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Quarterly Report for Quarter Ending September 30, 2024 (Form 10-Q)

amal-20240930
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For transition period from to
Commission File Number: 001-40136
Amalgamated Financial Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 85-2757101
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
275 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 255-6200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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 $0.01 per share AMAL The 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 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, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the 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
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for 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 Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of November 4, 2024, the registrant had 30,669,303 shares of common stock outstanding at $0.01 par value per share.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
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Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
2
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
3
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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ITEM 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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ITEM 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
72
ITEM 4.
Controls and Procedures
72
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
Legal Proceedings
73
ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors
73
ITEM 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
73
ITEM 5.
Other Information
74
ITEM 6.
Exhibits
75
Signatures
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Unless the context indicates otherwise, references to "we," "us," "our" and the "Company" refer to Amalgamated Financial Corp. and Amalgamated Bank. References to the "Bank" refer to Amalgamated Bank.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical or current fact nor are they assurances of future performance and generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "approximately," "will," "anticipate," "should," "would," "believe," "contemplate," "expect," "estimate," "continue," "plan," "possible," and "intend," or the negative thereof as well as other similar words and expressions of the future. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to our projected growth, anticipated future financial performance, and management's long-term performance goals, as well as statements relating to the anticipated effects on results of operations and financial condition from expected developments or events, or business and growth strategies, including anticipated internal growth.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict as to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in or by such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:
•uncertain conditions in the banking industry and in national, regional and local economies in our core markets, which may have an adverse impact on our business, operations and financial performance;
•deterioration in the financial condition of borrowers resulting in significant increases in credit losses and provisions for those losses;
•deposit outflows and subsequent declines in liquidity caused by factors that could include lack of confidence in the banking system, a deterioration in market conditions or the financial condition of depositors;
•changes in our deposits, including an increase in uninsured deposits;
•our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet our deposit and debt obligations as they come due, which may require that we sell investment securities at a loss, negatively impacting our net income, earnings and capital;
•unfavorable conditions in the capital markets, which may cause declines in our stock price and the value of our investments;
•negative economic and political conditions that adversely affect the general economy, housing prices, the real estate market, the job market, consumer confidence, the financial condition of our borrowers and consumer spending habits, which may affect, among other things, the level of non-performing assets, charge-offs and provision expense;
•fluctuations or unanticipated changes in the interest rate environment including changes in net interest margin or changes in the yield curve that affect investments, loans or deposits;
•the general decline in the real estate and lending markets, particularly in commercial real estate in our market areas, and the effects of the enactment of or changes to rent-control and other similar regulations on multi-family housing;
•changes in legislation, regulation, public policies, or administrative practices impacting the banking industry, including increased minimum capital requirements and other regulation in the aftermath of recent bank failures;
•the outcome of legal or regulatory proceedings that may be instituted against us;
•our inability to achieve organic loan and deposit growth and the composition of that growth;
•the composition of our loan portfolio, including any concentration in industries or sectors that may experience unanticipated or anticipated adverse conditions greater than other industries or sectors in the national or local economies in which we operate;
•inaccuracy of the assumptions and estimates we make and policies that we implement in establishing our allowance for credit losses,
•changes in loan underwriting, credit review or loss reserve policies associated with economic conditions, examination conclusions, or regulatory developments;
•any matter that would cause us to conclude that there was impairment of any asset, including intangible assets;
•limitations on our ability to declare and pay dividends;
•the impact of competition with other financial institutions, including pricing pressures and the resulting impact on our results, including as a result of compression to net interest margin;
•increased competition for experienced members of the workforce including executives in the banking industry;
•a failure in or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third party vendors or other service providers, including as a result of unauthorized access, computer viruses, phishing schemes, spam attacks, human error, natural disasters, power loss and other security breaches;
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•increased regulatory scrutiny and exposure from the use of "big data" techniques, machine learning, and artificial intelligence;
•downgrade in our credit rating;
•"greenwashing claims" against us and our Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") products and increased scrutiny and political opposition to ESG and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ("DEI") practices;
•any unanticipated or greater than anticipated adverse conditions (including the possibility of earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters) affecting the markets in which we operate;
•physical and transitional risks related to climate change as they impact our business and the businesses that we finance;
•future repurchase of our shares through our common stock repurchase program; and
•descriptions of assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing.
We caution readers that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive, is not necessarily in order of importance and readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included elsewhere in this report. Additional factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements may be found in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC and available at the SEC's website at https://sec.gov. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and we do not intend to and, except as required by law, disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, unless required to do so under the federal securities laws.
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Part I
Item 1. - Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(Dollars in thousands except for per share amounts)
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Assets (unaudited)
Cash and due from banks $ 3,946 $ 2,856
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 145,261 87,714
Total cash and cash equivalents 149,207 90,570
Securities:
Available for sale, at fair value:
Traditional securities
1,617,045 1,429,739
Property Assessed Clean Energy ("PACE") assessments
149,500 53,303
1,766,545 1,483,042
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost:
Traditional securities, net of allowance for credit losses of $51 and $54, respectively
583,788 620,232
PACE assessments, net of allowance for credit losses of $641 and $667, respectively
1,028,588 1,076,602
1,612,376 1,696,834
Loans held for sale 38,623 1,817
Loans receivable, net of deferred loan origination costs 4,547,903 4,411,319
Allowance for credit losses (61,466) (65,691)
Loans receivable, net 4,486,437 4,345,628
Resell agreements 74,883 50,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") stock, at cost 4,625 4,389
Accrued interest receivable 54,268 55,484
Premises and equipment, net 6,413 7,807
Bank-owned life insurance 107,365 105,528
Right-of-use lease asset 16,125 21,074
Deferred tax asset, net 38,510 56,603
Goodwill 12,936 12,936
Intangible assets, net 1,669 2,217
Equity method investments 11,514 13,024
Other assets 32,144 25,371
Total assets $ 8,413,640 $ 7,972,324
Liabilities
Deposits $ 7,594,564 $ 7,011,988
Borrowings 68,436 304,927
Operating leases 22,292 30,646
Other liabilities 30,016 39,399
Total liabilities $ 7,715,308 $ 7,386,960
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share (70,000,000 shares authorized; 30,776,163 and 30,736,141 shares issued, respectively, and 30,662,883 and 30,428,359 shares outstanding, respectively)
$ 308 $ 307
Additional paid-in capital 287,167 288,232
Retained earnings 459,398 388,033
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes (46,702) (86,004)
Treasury stock, at cost (113,280 and 307,782 shares, respectively)
(1,972) (5,337)
Total Amalgamated Financial Corp. stockholders' equity 698,199 585,231
Noncontrolling interests 133 133
Total stockholders' equity 698,332 585,364
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 8,413,640 $ 7,972,324
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME
Loans $ 54,110 $ 49,578 $ 157,355 $ 139,744
Securities 46,432 39,971 133,801 118,989
Interest-bearing deposits in banks 2,274 1,687 7,556 3,360
Total interest and dividend income 102,816 91,236 298,712 262,093
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits 30,105 23,158 84,879 55,809
Borrowed funds 604 4,350 4,497 12,292
Total interest expense 30,709 27,508 89,376 68,101
NET INTEREST INCOME 72,107 63,728 209,336 193,992
Provision for credit losses 1,849 2,014 6,598 10,913
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 70,258 61,714 202,738 183,079
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Trust Department fees 3,704 3,678 11,215 11,613
Service charges on deposit accounts 12,091 2,731 26,841 7,897
Bank-owned life insurance income 613 727 1,837 2,054
Losses on sale of securities (3,230) (1,699) (8,695) (5,052)
Gain (loss) on sale of loans and changes in fair value on loans held-for-sale, net (4,223) 26 (4,107) 30
Equity method investments income (loss) (823) 550 (301) 1,261
Other income 807 767 1,636 2,127
Total non-interest income 8,939 6,780 28,426 19,930
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Compensation and employee benefits 23,757 21,345 69,075 64,525
Occupancy and depreciation 3,423 3,349 9,705 10,184
Professional fees 2,575 2,222 7,284 7,211
Data processing 5,087 4,545 14,503 13,176
Office maintenance and depreciation 651 685 1,894 2,130
Amortization of intangible assets 183 222 548 666
Advertising and promotion 1,023 816 3,417 3,431
Federal deposit insurance premiums 900 1,200 3,000 3,018
Other expense 3,365 2,955 9,203 9,154
Total non-interest expense 40,964 37,339 118,629 113,495
Income before income taxes 38,233 31,155 112,535 89,514
Income tax expense 10,291 8,847 30,591 24,230
Net income $ 27,942 $ 22,308 $ 81,944 $ 65,284
Earnings per common share - basic $ 0.91 $ 0.73 $ 2.68 $ 2.13
Earnings per common share - diluted $ 0.90 $ 0.73 $ 2.65 $ 2.12
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Net income $ 27,942 $ 22,308 $ 81,944 $ 65,284
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in total obligation for postretirement benefits, prior service credit, and other benefits 43 49 130 146
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale 31,500 (2,338) 41,862 (1,920)
Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in income 3,230 1,699 8,695 5,052
Accretion of net unrealized loss on securities transferred to held-to-maturity 545 479 1,737 1,433
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities 35,275 (160) 52,294 4,565
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges 1,524 - 1,480 -
Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in income 138 - 171 -
Net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges 1,662 - 1,651 -
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
36,980 (111) 54,075 4,711
Income tax benefit (expense)
(10,103) 31 (14,773) (1,298)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
26,877 (80) 39,302 3,413
Total comprehensive income, net of taxes
$ 54,819 $ 22,228 $ 121,246 $ 68,697
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Number of Shares of Common Stock Common
Stock 		Additional
Paid-in
Capital 		Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss, net of income taxes
Treasury Stock, at cost
Total
Amalgamated Financial Corp. Stockholders'
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total Stockholders'
Equity
Balance at July 1, 2024 30,630,386 $ 307 $ 286,021 $ 435,202 $ (73,579) $ (1,972) $ 645,979 $ 133 $ 646,112
Net income - - - 27,942 - - 27,942 - 27,942
Common stock issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan 5,784 - 181 - - - 181 - 181
Dividends on common stock, $0.12 per share
- - - (3,746) - - (3,746) - (3,746)
Exercise of stock options, net of repurchases 12,830 - (121) - - - (121) - (121)
Restricted stock units vesting, net of repurchases 13,883 1 (269) - - - (268) - (268)
Stock-based compensation expense - - 1,355 - - - 1,355 - 1,355
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes - - - - 26,877 - 26,877 - 26,877
Balance at September 30, 2024 30,662,883 $ 308 $ 287,167 $ 459,398 $ (46,702) $ (1,972) $ 698,199 $ 133 $ 698,332
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Number of Shares of Common Stock Common
Stock 		Additional
Paid-in
Capital 		Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss, net of income taxes
Treasury Stock, at cost
Total
Amalgamated Financial Corp. Stockholders'
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total Stockholders'
Equity
Balance at January 1, 2024 30,428,359 $ 307 $ 288,232 $ 388,033 $ (86,004) $ (5,337) $ 585,231 $ 133 $ 585,364
Net income - - - 81,944 - - 81,944 - 81,944
Repurchase of common stock (10,000) - - - - (285) (285) - (285)
Common stock issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan 23,484 - 447 - - 184 631 - 631
Dividends on common $0.36 stock per share
- - - (10,579) - - (10,579) - (10,579)
Exercise of stock options, net of repurchases 80,751 - (1,588) - - 1,215 (373) - (373)
Restricted stock units vesting, net of repurchases 140,289 1 (3,878) - - 2,251 (1,626) - (1,626)
Stock-based compensation expense - - 3,954 - - - 3,954 - 3,954
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes - - - - 39,302 - 39,302 - 39,302
Balance at September 30, 2024 30,662,883 $ 308 $ 287,167 $ 459,398 $ (46,702) $ (1,972) $ 698,199 $ 133 $ 698,332
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Number of Shares of Common Stock Common
Stock 		Additional
Paid-in
Capital 		Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss, net of income taxes
Treasury Stock, at cost
Total
Amalgamated Financial Corp. Stockholders'
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total Stockholders'
Equity
Balance at July 1, 2023 30,572,606 $ 307 $286,877 $ 349,204 $ (105,214) $ (2,693) $ 528,481 $ 133 $ 528,614
Net income - - - 22,308 - - 22,308 - 22,308
Repurchase of common stock (141,748) - - - - (2,647) (2,647) - (2,647)
Common stock issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan 7,918 - (2) - - 138 136 - 136
Dividends on common stock, $0.10 per share
- - - (3,092) - - (3,092) - (3,092)
Exercise of stock options, net of repurchases 5,272 - (91) - - - (91) - (91)
Restricted stock units vesting, net of repurchases 14,733 - (390) - - 348 (42) - (42)
Stock-based compensation expense - - 1,185 - - - 1,185 - 1,185
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes - - - - (80) - (80) - (80)
Balance at September 30, 2023 30,458,781 $ 307 $ 287,579 $ 368,420 $ (105,294) $ (4,854) $ 546,158 $ 133 $ 546,291
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Number of Shares of Common Stock Common
Stock 		Additional
Paid-in
Capital 		Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss, net of income taxes
Treasury Stock, at cost
Total
Amalgamated Financial Corp. Stockholders'
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interest
Total Stockholders'
Equity
Balance at January 1, 2023 30,700,198 $ 307 $286,947 $ 330,275 $ (108,707) $ - $ 508,822 $ 133 $ 508,955
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 - - - (17,825) - - (17,825) - (17,825)
Balance at January 1, 2023 adjusted for change in accounting 30,700,198 307 286,947 312,450 (108,707) - 490,997 133 491,130
Net income - - - 65,284 - - 65,284 - 65,284
Repurchase of common stock (409,513) - - - - (7,229) (7,229) - (7,229)
Common stock issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan 37,672 - (30) - - 680 650 - 650
Dividends on common $0.30 stock per share
- - - (9,314) - - (9,314) - (9,314)
Exercise of stock options, net of repurchases 11,903 - (182) - - - (182) - (182)
Restricted stock units vesting, net of repurchases 118,521 - (2,581) - - 1,695 (886) - (886)
Stock-based compensation expense - - 3,425 - - - 3,425 - 3,425
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes
- - - - 3,413 - 3,413 - 3,413
Balance at September 30, 2023 30,458,781 $ 307 $ 287,579 $ 368,420 $ (105,294) $ (4,854) $ 546,158 $ 133 $ 546,291
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 81,944 $ 65,284
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,431 2,647
Amortization of intangible assets 548 666
Deferred income tax expense 3,320 5,523
Provision for credit losses
6,598 10,913
Stock-based compensation expense 3,954 3,425
Net amortization on loan fees, costs, premiums, and discounts 1,980 238
Net amortization (accretion) on securities premiums, discounts, and deferred costs on subordinated debt
(182) 1,546
Net loss (gain) from equity method investments 301 (1,261)
Net loss on sale of securities available for sale
8,695 5,052
Net loss (gain) on sale of loans and change in fair value on loans held-for-sale, net
4,107 (30)
Net gain on redemption of bank-owned life insurance - (371)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale 16,384 15,829
Originations of loans held for sale (16,441) (12,962)
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance (1,837) (1,683)
Net gain on repurchase of subordinated debt (1,076) (1,417)
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable
1,216 (6,304)
Decrease in other assets 387 16,625
Decrease in other liabilities (17,270) (1,813)
Net cash provided by operating activities 95,059 101,907
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in loans
(191,200) (264,555)
Purchase of securities available for sale (738,851) (69,382)
Purchase of securities held-to-maturity (54,547) (211,211)
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale 271,033 249,971
Maturities, principal payments and redemptions of securities available for sale 226,916 123,175
Maturities, principal payments and redemptions of securities held-to-maturity 140,353 70,100
Decrease (increase) in resell agreements (24,883) 25,754
Decrease (increase) in equity method investments
1,209 (2,247)
Decrease (increase) in FHLBNY stock, net (236) 25,218
Purchases of premises and equipment, net (1,037) (1,219)
Proceeds from redemption of bank-owned life insurance - 1,941
Net cash used in investing activities
(371,243) (52,455)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in deposits 582,576 395,817
Net decrease in other borrowings
(229,627) (345,619)
Repurchase of subordinated debt
(5,925) (6,047)
Common stock issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan 632 650
Repurchase of common stock (285) (7,229)
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Dividends paid (10,550) (9,277)
Payments related to repurchase of common stock for equity awards (2,000) (1,068)
Net cash provided by financing activities 334,821 27,227
Increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 58,637 76,679
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year 90,570 63,540
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end period $ 149,207 $ 140,219
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid during the period $ 97,613 $ 59,104
Income taxes paid during the period 27,724 7,381
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities 560 -
Loans transferred from held-for-sale - 4,664
Loans transferred to held-for-sale 40,856 3,581
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CONSOLIDATION
Basis of Accounting and Changes in Significant Accounting Policies
In this discussion, unless the context indicates otherwise, references to "we," "us," "our" and the "Company" refer to Amalgamated Financial Corp. and Amalgamated Bank. References to the "Bank" refer to Amalgamated Bank.
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP and predominant practices within the banking industry. The Company uses the accrual basis of accounting for financial statement purposes.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The annualized results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the entire fiscal year. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). All significant inter-company transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and the results of operations as of the dates and for the interim periods presented have been included. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "2023 Annual Report"). A more detailed description of our accounting policies is included in the 2023 Annual Report, which remain significantly unchanged except for the addition of accounting policies related to derivatives:
Derivatives- The Company's derivative instruments are carried at fair value in the Company's financial statements as part of Other assets for derivatives with positive fair values and Other liabilities for derivatives with negative fair values. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument is dependent upon whether or not it qualifies and has been designated as a hedge for accounting purposes, and further, by the type of hedging relationship.
At the inception of a derivative contract, the Company designates the derivative as one of three types based on the Company's intentions and belief as to likely effectiveness as a hedge. These three types are (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment ("fair value hedge"), (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability ("cash flow hedge"), or (3) an instrument with no hedging designation. For a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item, are recognized in current earnings as fair values change. For a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in other comprehensive income and is reclassified into earnings in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. For cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not highly effective in hedging the changes in fair value or expected cash flows of the hedged item are recognized immediately in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported currently in earnings, as non-interest income. When hedge accounting is discontinued on a fair value hedge that no longer qualifies as an effective hedge, the derivative continues to be reported at fair value in the statement of condition, but the carrying amount of the hedged item is no longer adjusted for future changes in fair value. The adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item that existed at the date hedge accounting is discontinued is amortized over the remaining life of the hedged item into earnings.
Net cash settlements on derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in interest income or interest expense, based on the item being hedged. Net cash settlements on derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in non-interest income. Cash flows on hedges are classified in the cash flow statement the same as the cash flows of the items being hedged.
The Company formally documents the relationship between derivatives and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and the strategy for undertaking hedge transactions at the inception of the hedging relationship. This documentation includes linking fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the statement of condition or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. The Company discontinues hedge accounting when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative is settled or terminates, a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable, a hedged firm commitment is no longer firm, or treatment of the derivative as a hedge is no longer appropriate or intended.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
When hedge accounting is discontinued, subsequent changes in fair value of the derivative are recorded as non-interest income. When a cash flow hedge is discontinued but the hedged cash flows or forecasted transactions are still expected to occur, gains or losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income are amortized into earnings over the same periods which the hedged transactions will affect earnings.
There have been no other significant changes to our accounting policies, or the estimates made pursuant to those policies as described in our 2023 Annual Report.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13 on a modified retrospective basis with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the adoption date and, accordingly, the Company recorded a $24.6 million increase to the allowance for credit losses, a $6.8 million increase to deferred tax assets, and a net of tax decrease of $17.8 million to retained earnings as of January 1, 2023.
The below table illustrates the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13.
January 1, 2023
Gross Adjustment Tax Impact Net Adjustment to Retained Earnings
Assets:
Allowance for credit losses on held-to-maturity securities $ 668 $ (184) $ 484
Allowance for credit losses on loans 21,229 (5,849) 15,380
Liabilities:
Allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures 2,705 (744) 1,961
Total Day 1 Adjustment for Adoption of ASU 2016-13 $ 24,602 $ (6,777) $ 17,825
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation, however such reclassifications did not change stockholders' equity or net income.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
2. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following is a summary of the accumulated comprehensive income (loss) balances, net of income taxes:
Balance as of January 1, 2024
Current
Period
Change 		Income Tax
Effect 		Balance as of September 30, 2024
(In thousands)
Unrealized gains (losses) on benefits plans $ (1,481) $ 130 $ (35) $ (1,386)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities (74,348) 50,557 (13,811) (37,602)
Unaccreted unrealized loss on securities transferred to held-to-maturity (10,175) 1,737 (476) (8,914)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges - 1,651 (451) 1,200
Total $ (86,004) $ 54,075 $ (14,773) $ (46,702)
Balance as of January 1, 2023
Current
Period
Change 		Income Tax
Effect 		Balance as of September 30, 2023
(In thousands)
Unrealized gains (losses) on benefits plans $ (1,652) $ 146 $ (40) $ (1,546)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities (95,539) 3,132 $ (863) $ (93,270)
Unaccreted unrealized loss on securities transferred to held-to-maturity (11,516) 1,433 (395) $ (10,478)
Total $ (108,707) $ 4,711 $ (1,298) $ (105,294)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Other comprehensive income (loss) components and related income tax effects were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
(In thousands)
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Change in obligation for postretirement benefits and for prior service credit $ 36 $ 39 $ 109 $ 119
Reclassification adjustment for prior service expense included in compensation and employee benefits 7 7 21 21
Change in obligation for other benefits - 3 - 6
Change in total obligation for postretirement benefits and for prior service credit and for other benefits 43 49 130 146
Income tax expense (12) (13) (35) (40)
Net change in total obligation for postretirement benefits and prior service credit and for other benefits 31 36 95 106
Securities
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available for sale securities 31,500 (2,338) 41,862 (1,920)
Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in loss on sale of securities
3,230 1,699 8,695 5,052
Accretion of net unrealized loss on securities transferred to held-to-maturity 545 479 1,737 1,433
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities 35,275 (160) 52,294 4,565
Income tax benefit (expense)
(9,637) 44 (14,287) (1,258)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities
25,638 (116) 38,007 3,307
Derivatives
Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges 1,524 - 1,480 -
Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in income 138 - 171 -
Change in unrealized gains on cash flow hedges 1,662 - 1,651 -
Income tax benefit
(454) - (451) -
Net change in unrealized gains on cash flow hedges 1,208 - 1,200 -
Total $ 26,877 $ (80) $ 39,302 $ 3,413
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
3. INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available for sale and held-to-maturity as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
September 30, 2024
(In thousands) Amortized
Cost 		Gross
Unrealized
Gains 		Gross
Unrealized
Losses 		Fair
Value
Available for sale:
Traditional securities:
Government sponsored entities ("GSE") residential & Collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") $ 642,265 $ 4,368 $ (26,258) $ 620,375
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs 230,968 750 (13,238) 218,480
Asset-Backed Securities ("ABS") 678,077 1,875 (13,059) 666,893
Corporate 120,501 - (13,214) 107,287
Other 4,197 1 (188) 4,010
1,676,008 6,994 (65,957) 1,617,045
PACE assessments:
Residential PACE assessments 142,272 7,228 - 149,500
Total available for sale $ 1,818,280 $ 14,222 $ (65,957) $ 1,766,545
Amortized Cost Gross Unrecognized Gains Gross Unrecognized Losses Fair Value
Held-to-maturity:
Traditional securities:
GSE certificates & CMOs $ 189,766 $ 1,868 $ (13,885) $ 177,749
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs 75,078 - (4,377) 70,701
ABS 253,036 469 (4,625) 248,880
Municipal 65,959 422 (9,339) 57,042
583,839 2,759 (32,226) 554,372
PACE assessments:
Commercial PACE assessments 256,128 - (24,750) 231,378
Residential PACE assessments 773,101 - (43,309) 729,792
1,029,229 - (68,059) 961,170
Total held-to-maturity
$ 1,613,068 $ 2,759 $ (100,285) $ 1,515,542
Allowance for credit losses (692)
Total held-to-maturity, net of allowance for credit losses
$ 1,612,376
As of September 30, 2024, available for sale securities with a fair value of $1.21 billion and held-to-maturity securities with a fair value of $526.1 million were pledged. The majority of the securities were pledged to the FHLBNY to secure outstanding advances, letters of credit and to provide additional borrowing potential. In addition, securities were pledged to provide capacity to borrow from the Federal Reserve Bank and to collateralize municipal deposits.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available for sale and held-to-maturity as of December 31, 2023 are as follows:
December 31, 2023
(In thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Available for sale:
Traditional securities:
GSE residential CMOs
$ 521,101 $ 59 $ (40,545) $ 480,615
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs 218,550 - (21,690) 196,860
ABS 648,585 40 (20,990) 627,635
Corporate 140,038 - (19,297) 120,741
Other 4,197 - (309) 3,888
1,532,471 99 (102,831) 1,429,739
PACE assessments:
Residential PACE assessments 52,863 440 - 53,303
Total available for sale $ 1,585,334 $ 539 $ (102,831) $ 1,483,042
Amortized Cost Gross Unrecognized Gains Gross Unrecognized Losses Fair Value
Held-to-maturity:
Traditional securities:
GSE certificates & CMOs $ 194,329 $ 1,099 $ (19,693) $ 175,735
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs 79,406 9 (6,686) 72,729
ABS 279,916 23 (8,678) 271,261
Municipal 66,635 165 (11,107) 55,693
620,286 1,296 (46,164) 575,418
PACE assessments:
Commercial PACE assessments 258,306 - (29,211) 229,095
Residential PACE assessments 818,963 - (73,967) 744,996
1,077,269 - (103,178) 974,091
Total held-to-maturity
$ 1,697,555 $ 1,296 $ (149,342) $ 1,549,509
Allowance for credit losses (721)
Total held-to-maturity, net of allowance for credit losses
$ 1,696,834
There were no transfers to or from securities held-to-maturity during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2024, or the three or nine months ended September 30, 2023.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of debt securities available for sale and held-to-maturity, exclusive of mortgage-backed securities, by their contractual maturity as of September 30, 2024. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalty:
Available for Sale Held-to-maturity
Amortized
Cost 		Fair Value Amortized
Cost 		Fair Value
(In thousands)
Due within one year $ - $ - $ - $ -
Due after one year through five years 79,509 77,045 9,452 9,355
Due after five years through ten years 289,574 279,257 152,437 152,401
Due after ten years 575,964 571,388 1,186,335 1,105,336
$ 945,047 $ 927,690 $ 1,348,224 $ 1,267,092

Proceeds received and gains and losses realized on sales of available for sale securities are summarized below:
Three Months Ended, Nine Months Ended,
September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023
(In thousands)
Proceeds $ 51,863 $ 75,434 $ 271,033 $ 249,971
Realized gains $ - $ 61 $ 4 $ 61
Realized losses (3,230) (1,760) (8,699) (5,113)
Net realized losses $ (3,230) $ (1,699) $ (8,695) $ (5,052)
There were no sales of held-to-maturity securities during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2024 or the three months or nine ended September 30, 2023.
The Company controls and monitors inherent credit risk in its securities portfolio through due diligence, diversification, concentration limits, periodic securities reviews, and by investing in low risk securities. This includes high quality Non-Agency Securities, low loan-to-value ("LTV") PACE assessments and a significant portion of the securities portfolio in GSE obligations. GSEs include the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"), the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") and the Small Business Administration ("SBA"). GNMA is a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation whereas FHLMC, FMNA, and SBA are private. Mortgage-related securities may include mortgage pass-through certificates, participation certificates and CMOs. At September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders' equity.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The following summarizes the fair value and unrealized losses for available for sale securities as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, segregated between securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer at the respective dates:
September 30, 2024
Less Than Twelve Months
Twelve Months or Longer
Total
(In thousands) Fair Value Unrealized
Losses 		Fair Value Unrealized
Losses 		Fair Value Unrealized
Losses
Available for sale:
Traditional securities:
GSE certificates & CMOs $ 38,569 $ 6,473 $ 236,028 $ 19,785 $ 274,597 $ 26,258
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs 7,560 440 128,450 12,798 136,010 13,238
ABS 97,426 495 217,194 12,564 314,620 13,059
Corporate 14,737 759 92,550 12,455 107,287 13,214
Other - - 3,809 188 3,809 188
Total available for sale $ 158,292 $ 8,167 $ 678,031 $ 57,790 $ 836,323 $ 65,957
December 31, 2023
Less Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or Longer Total
(In thousands) Fair Value Unrealized
Losses 		Fair Value Unrealized
Losses 		Fair Value Unrealized
Losses
Available for sale:
Traditional securities:
GSE certificates & CMOs $ - $ - $ 460,239 $ 40,545 $ 460,239 $ 40,545
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs - - 196,860 21,690 196,860 21,690
ABS 53,133 122 526,868 20,868 580,001 20,990
Corporate - - 120,741 19,297 120,741 19,297
Other - - 3,888 309 3,888 309
Total available for sale $ 53,133 $ 122 $ 1,308,596 $ 102,709 $ 1,361,729 $ 102,831
Available for sale securities
As discussed in Note 1, upon adoption of the Current Expected Credit Losses ("CECL") standard, no allowance for credit losses was recorded on available for sale securities. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, there were no charge-offs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company charged-off an unrealized loss position of $1.2 million related to a corporate bond related to Silicon Valley Bank following credit concerns over the issuer, and the sale of the security resulted in an immaterial additional loss. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, no available for sale securities were charged-off.
As of September 30, 2024, none of the Company's available-for-sale debt securities were in an unrealized loss position due to credit quality and therefore no allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities was required. The temporary impairment of fixed income securities is primarily attributable to changes in overall market interest rates and/or changes in credit/liquidity spreads since the investments were acquired. In general, as market interest rates rise and/or credit/liquidity spreads widen, the fair value of fixed rate securities will decrease, as market interest rates fall and/or credit spreads tighten, the fair value of fixed rate securities will increase.
With respect to the Company's security investments that are temporarily impaired as of September 30, 2024, management does not intend to sell these investments and does not believe it will be necessary to do so before anticipated recovery. If either criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security's amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. The Company expects to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of these investments. Therefore, the Company does not hold an allowance for credit losses for available for sale securities at September 30, 2024.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Held-to-maturity securities
Management conducts an evaluation of expected credit losses on held-to-maturity securities on a collective basis by security type. Management monitors the credit quality of debt securities held-to-maturity through reasonable and supportable forecasts, reviews of credit trends on underlying assets, credit ratings, and other factors. Holdings of securities issued by GSEs with unrealized losses are either explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, and are highly rated by major rating agencies and have a long history of no credit losses.
With the exception of PACE assessments, which are generally not rated, these securities were rated investment grade by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization with no ratings below investment grade. All issues were current as to their interest payments. There have been no significant losses on PACE assessments that we have invested in given the low loan-to-value position and the superior lien position on the property. Management considers that the temporary impairment of these investments as of September 30, 2024 is primarily due to an increase in interest rates and spreads since the time these investments were acquired.
Accrued interest receivable on securitiestotaling $31.9 million and $35.1 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, was included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet and excluded from the amortized cost and estimated fair value totals in the table above.
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for credit losses for securities held-to-maturity for the three months ended September 30, 2024:
(In thousands) Non-GSE commercial certificates Commercial PACE Residential PACE Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance $ 53 $ 256 $ 399 $ 708
Recovery of credit losses (4) (1) (13) (18)
Charge-offs - - - -
Recoveries 2 - - 2
Ending balance $ 51 $ 255 $ 386 $ 692
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for credit losses for securities held-to-maturity for the three months ended September 30, 2023:
(In thousands) Non-GSE commercial certificates Commercial PACE Residential PACE Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance $ 57 $ 262 $ 388 $ 707
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses (2) 8 12 18
Charge-offs - - - -
Recoveries - - - -
Ending balance $ 55 $ 270 $ 400 $ 725
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for credit losses for securities held-to-maturity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
(In thousands) Non-GSE commercial certificates Commercial PACE Residential PACE Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance $ 54 $ 258 $ 409 $ 721
Recovery of credit losses
(5) (3) (23) (31)
Charge-offs - - - -
Recoveries 2 - - 2
Ending balance $ 51 $ 255 $ 386 $ 692
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for credit losses for securities held-to-maturity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023:
(In thousands) Non-GSE commercial certificates Commercial PACE Residential PACE Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance $ - $ - $ - $ -
Adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 85 255 328 668
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses (4) 15 72 83
Charge-offs (26) - - (26)
Recoveries - - - -
Ending balance $ 55 $ 270 $ 400 $ 725
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
4. LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET
Loans receivable are summarized as follows:
September 30,
2024 		December 31,
2023
(In thousands)
Commercial and industrial $ 1,058,376 $ 1,010,998
Multifamily 1,291,380 1,148,120
Commercial real estate 415,077 353,432
Construction and land development 22,224 23,626
Total commercial portfolio 2,787,057 2,536,176
Residential real estate lending 1,350,347 1,425,596
Consumer solar 374,499 408,260
Consumer and other 36,000 41,287
Total retail portfolio 1,760,846 1,875,143
Total loans receivable 4,547,903 4,411,319
Allowance for credit losses (61,466) (65,691)
Total loans receivable, net $ 4,486,437 $ 4,345,628
Included in commercial and industrial loans are government guaranteed loans with a balance of $200.1 million at September 30, 2024 and $225.6 million at December 31, 2023. Due to these loans being fully guaranteed by the United States government, no allowance for credit losses is recorded in relation to these loans at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The following table presents information regarding the past due status of the Company's loans as of September 30, 2024:
30-59 Days Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
Non-
Accrual 		90 Days or
More
Delinquent
and Still
Accruing
Interest
Total Past
Due and Non-Accrual
Current Total Loans
Receivable
(In thousands)
Commercial and industrial $ 1,062 $ 440 $ 1,849 $ - $ 3,351 $ 1,055,025 $ 1,058,376
Multifamily 8,081 - - - 8,081 1,283,299 1,291,380
Commercial real estate 1,284 - 4,146 - 5,430 409,647 415,077
Construction and land development - - 11,113 - 11,113 11,111 22,224
Total commercial portfolio 10,427 440 17,108 - 27,975 2,759,082 2,787,057
Residential real estate lending 3,560 1,834 7,578 - 12,972 1,337,375 1,350,347
Consumer solar 3,004 1,304 2,848 - 7,156 367,343 374,499
Consumer and other 356 292 116 - 764 35,236 36,000
Total retail portfolio 6,920 3,430 10,542 - 20,892 1,739,954 1,760,846
$ 17,347 $ 3,870 $ 27,650 $ - $ 48,867 $ 4,499,036 $ 4,547,903
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The following table presents information regarding the past due status of the Company's loans as of December 31, 2023:
30-59 Days Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
Non-
Accrual 		90 Days or
More
Delinquent
and Still
Accruing
Interest
Total Past
Due and Non-Accrual
Current Total Loans
Receivable
(In thousands)
Commercial and industrial $ 266 $ 168 $ 7,533 $ - $ 7,967 $ 1,003,031 $ 1,010,998
Multifamily 11,968 - - - 11,968 1,136,152 1,148,120
Commercial real estate - - 4,490 - 4,490 348,942 353,432
Construction and land development 5,199 - 11,166 - 16,365 7,261 23,626
Total commercial portfolio 17,433 168 23,189 - 40,790 2,495,386 2,536,176
Residential real estate lending 6,995 2,133 7,218 - 16,346 1,409,250 1,425,596
Consumer solar 2,569 2,788 2,673 - 8,030 400,230 408,260
Consumer and other 754 231 103 - 1,088 40,199 41,287
Total retail portfolio 10,318 5,152 9,994 - 25,464 1,849,679 1,875,143
$ 27,751 $ 5,320 $ 33,183 $ - $ 66,254 $ 4,345,065 $ 4,411,319

The following table presents information regarding loan modifications granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
(Dollars in thousands) Term Extension Term Extension and Payment Delay % of Portfolio Term Extension Term Extension and Payment Delay % of Portfolio
Commercial and industrial $ - $ - - % $ 479 $ - - %
Multifamily 3,680 - 0.3 % 5,957 - 0.5 %
Commercial real estate 3,191 - 0.8 % 3,974 - 1.0 %
Construction and land development 13,988 - 62.9 % 13,988 - 62.9 %
The following table describes the financial effect of the modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Weighted Average Years of Term Extension
Weighted Average Years of Term Extension and Payment Delay
Multifamily 4.0 -
Commercial real estate 0.3 -
Construction and land development 0.8 -
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Weighted Average Years of Term Extension
Weighted Average Years of Term Extension and Payment Delay
Commercial and industrial 0.7 -
Multifamily 2.6 -
Commercial real estate 0.3 -
Construction and land development 0.8 -
The following table presents information regarding loan modifications granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(Dollars in thousands) Term Extension Term Extension and Payment Delay % of Portfolio Term Extension Term Extension and Payment Delay % of Portfolio
Commercial and industrial $ 5,225 $ 6,900 1.2 % $ 5,921 $ 6,900 1.2 %
Multifamily 2,303 - 0.2 % 2,637 - 0.2 %
Commercial real estate 1,000 - 0.3 % 3,045 - 0.9 %
Construction and land development - - - % 17,163 - 60.6 %
The following table describes the financial effect of the modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Weighted Average Years of Term Extension
Weighted Average Years of Term Extension and Payment Delay
Commercial and industrial 1.2 1.0
Multifamily 1.0 -
Commercial real estate 0.3 -
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Weighted Average Years of Term Extension
Weighted Average Years of Term Extension and Payment Delay
Commercial and industrial 1.2 1.0
Multifamily 1.0 -
Commercial real estate 0.6 -
Construction and land development 0.9 -
In the prior twelve months, nine loan modifications were made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. Four loans that were modified during this period had a payment default during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
In order to manage credit quality, we view the Company's loan portfolio by various segments. For commercial loans, we assign individual credit ratings ranging from 1 (lowest risk) to 10 (highest risk) as an indicator of credit quality. These ratings are based
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
on specific risk factors including (i) historical and projected financial results of the borrower, (ii) market conditions of the borrower's industry that may affect the borrower's future financial performance, (iii) business experience of the borrower's management, (iv) nature of the underlying collateral, if any, including the ability of the collateral to generate sources of repayment, and (v) history of the borrower's payment performance. These specific risk factors are then utilized as inputs in our credit model to determine the associated allowance for credit loss. Non-rated loans generally include residential mortgages and consumer loans.
The below classifications follow regulatory guidelines and can be generally described as follows:
•pass loans are of satisfactory quality (risk rating 1 through 6);
•special mention loans have a potential weakness or risk that may result in the deterioration of future repayment (risk rating 7);
•substandard loans are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged (these loans have a well-defined weakness, and there is a distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss) (risk rating 8 and 9); and
•doubtful loans, based on existing circumstances, have weaknesses that make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable (risk rating 10).
In addition, residential loans are classified utilizing an inter-agency methodology that incorporates the extent of delinquency. Assigned risk rating grades are continuously updated as new information is obtained.
The following tables summarize the Company's loan portfolio by credit quality indicator as of September 30, 2024:
Term Loans by Origination Year
(In thousands) 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 & Prior Revolving loans Revolving Loans Converted to Term Total
Commercial and Industrial:
Pass $ 189,201 $ 102,656 $ 169,122 $ 187,149 $ 224,809 $ 140,212 $ - $ 1,013,149
Special Mention - - - 13,674 - 1,955 - 15,629
Substandard 83 - 4,225 8,333 14,465 2,492 - 29,598
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total commercial and industrial $ 189,284 $ 102,656 $ 173,347 $ 209,156 $ 239,274 $ 144,659 $ - $ 1,058,376
Current period gross charge-offs $ 200 $ 709 $ 575 $ - $ 5,172 $ - $ - $ 6,656
Multifamily:
Pass $ 165,515 $ 226,960 $ 374,169 $ 43,640 $ 467,358 $ 2 $ - $ 1,277,644
Special Mention - - - - 7,949 - - 7,949
Substandard - - - - 5,787 - - 5,787
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total multifamily $ 165,515 $ 226,960 $ 374,169 $ 43,640 $ 481,094 $ 2 $ - $ 1,291,380
Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Commercial real estate:
Pass $ 98,792 $ 41,864 $ 41,518 $ 47,605 $ 173,059 $ 4,394 $ - $ 407,232
Special Mention - - - - - - - -
Substandard - - - - 7,845 - - 7,845
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total commercial real estate $ 98,792 $ 41,864 $ 41,518 $ 47,605 $ 180,904 $ 4,394 $ - $ 415,077
Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Construction and land development:
Pass $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 5,927 $ 5,199 $ - $ 11,126
Special Mention - - - - - - - -
Substandard - - - - - 11,098 - 11,098
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total construction and land development $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 5,927 $ 16,297 $ - $ 22,224
Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Residential real estate lending:
Pass $ 44,878 $ 131,927 $ 399,915 $ 292,532 $ 473,649 $ - $ - $ 1,342,901
Special Mention - - - - - - - -
Substandard - - 1,975 2,152 3,319 - - 7,446
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total residential real estate lending $ 44,878 $ 131,927 $ 401,890 $ 294,684 $ 476,968 $ - $ - $ 1,350,347
Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 166 $ - $ - $ 166
Consumer solar:
Pass $ - $ 26,097 $ 96,090 $ 121,795 $ 127,928 $ - $ - $ 371,910
Special Mention - - - - - - - -
Substandard - 126 1,078 755 630 - - 2,589
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total consumer solar $ - $ 26,223 $ 97,168 $ 122,550 $ 128,558 $ - $ - $ 374,499
Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ 1,627 $ 2,699 $ 1,685 $ - $ - $ 6,011
Consumer and other:
Pass $ 388 $ 1,923 $ 12,933 $ 10,747 $ 9,808 $ - $ - $ 35,799
Special Mention - - - - - - - -
Substandard - 1 139 61 - - - 201
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total consumer and other $ 388 $ 1,924 $ 13,072 $ 10,808 $ 9,808 $ - $ - $ 36,000
Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ 15 $ - $ - $ 214 $ - $ - $ 229
Total Loans:
Pass $ 498,774 $ 531,427 $ 1,093,747 $ 703,468 $ 1,482,538 $ 149,807 $ - $ 4,459,761
Special Mention - - - 13,674 7,949 1,955 - 23,578
Substandard 83 127 7,417 11,301 32,046 13,590 - 64,564
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total loans $ 498,857 $ 531,554 $ 1,101,164 $ 728,443 $ 1,522,533 $ 165,352 $ - $ 4,547,903
Current period gross charge-offs $ 200 $ 724 $ 2,202 $ 2,699 $ 7,237 $ - $ - $ 13,062
The following tables summarize the Company's loan portfolio by credit quality indicator as of December 31, 2023:
Term Loans by Origination Year
(In thousands) 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 & Prior Revolving loans Revolving Loans Converted to Term Total
Commercial and Industrial:
Pass $ 130,568 $ 220,552 $ 192,682 $ 117,966 $ 141,542 $ 138,003 $ - $ 941,313
Special Mention - - 16,692 3,975 934 4,222 - 25,823
Substandard - 720 - 5,143 16,927 21,072 - 43,862
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total commercial and industrial $ 130,568 $ 221,272 $ 209,374 $ 127,084 $ 159,403 $ 163,297 $ - $ 1,010,998
Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,726 $ - $ - $ 1,726
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Multifamily:
Pass $ 193,827 $ 382,652 $ 45,287 $ 138,131 $ 377,554 $ 2 $ - $ 1,137,453
Special Mention - - - - 8,373 - - 8,373
Substandard - - - - 2,294 - - 2,294
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total multifamily $ 193,827 $ 382,652 $ 45,287 $ 138,131 $ 388,221 $ 2 $ - $ 1,148,120
Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,367 $ - $ - $ 2,367
Commercial real estate:
Pass $ 73,089 $ 42,824 $ 48,624 $ 36,478 $ 140,674 $ 3,456 $ - $ 345,145
Special Mention - - - - 3,797 - - 3,797
Substandard - - - 1,858 2,632 - - 4,490
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total commercial real estate $ 73,089 $ 42,824 $ 48,624 $ 38,336 $ 147,103 $ 3,456 $ - $ 353,432
Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Construction and land development:
Pass $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 7,261 $ 5,199 $ - $ 12,460
Special Mention - - - - - - - -
Substandard - - - - - 11,166 - 11,166
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total construction and land development $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 7,261 $ 16,365 $ - $ 23,626
Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4,664 $ - $ - $ 4,664
Residential real estate lending:
Pass $ 137,167 $ 413,962 $ 328,952 $ 134,795 $ 403,508 $ - $ - $ 1,418,384
Special Mention - - - - - - - -
Substandard - 3,232 1,003 399 2,578 - - 7,212
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total residential real estate lending $ 137,167 $ 417,194 $ 329,955 $ 135,194 $ 406,086 $ - $ - $ 1,425,596
Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 65 $ - $ - $ 65
Consumer solar:
Pass $ 30,412 $ 104,633 $ 131,008 $ 72,752 $ 67,044 $ - $ - $ 405,849
Special Mention - - - - - - - -
Substandard - 529 1,080 527 275 - - 2,411
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total consumer solar $ 30,412 $ 105,162 $ 132,088 $ 73,279 $ 67,319 $ - $ - $ 408,260
Current period gross charge-offs $ - $ 1,525 $ 3,034 $ 2,095 $ 312 $ - $ - $ 6,966
Consumer and other:
Pass $ 2,730 $ 14,807 $ 11,866 $ - $ 11,780 $ - $ - $ 41,183
Special Mention - - - - - - - -
Substandard 5 36 63 - - - - 104
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total consumer and other $ 2,735 $ 14,843 $ 11,929 $ - $ 11,780 $ - $ - $ 41,287
Current period gross charge-offs $ 2 $ - $ - $ - $ 268 $ - $ - $ 270
Total Loans:
Pass $ 567,793 $ 1,179,430 $ 758,419 $ 500,122 $ 1,149,363 $ 146,660 $ - $ 4,301,787
Special Mention - - 16,692 3,975 13,104 4,222 - 37,993
Substandard 5 4,517 2,146 7,927 24,706 32,238 - 71,539
Doubtful - - - - - - - -
Total loans $ 567,798 $ 1,183,947 $ 777,257 $ 512,024 $ 1,187,173 $ 183,120 $ - $ 4,411,319
Current period gross charge-offs $ 2 $ 1,525 $ 3,034 $ 2,095 $ 9,402 $ - $ - $ 16,058
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The activities in the allowance by portfolio for the three months ended September 30, 2024 are as follows:
(In thousands) Commercial and Industrial Multifamily Commercial Real Estate Construction and Land Development Residential Real Estate Lending Consumer Solar Consumer and Other Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance - ACL $ 14,550 $ 4,671 $ 1,502 $ 837 $ 12,404 $ 27,026 $ 2,454 $ 63,444
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 1,563 116 155 (9) (114) 3,238 (50) 4,899
Charge-offs (5,435) - - - (2) (1,601) (123) (7,161)
Recoveries 54 - - - 108 101 21 284
Ending balance - ACL $ 10,732 $ 4,787 $ 1,657 $ 828 $ 12,396 $ 28,764 $ 2,302 $ 61,466
The activities in the allowance by portfolio for the three months ended September 30, 2023 are as follows:
(In thousands) Commercial and Industrial Multifamily Commercial Real Estate Construction and Land Development Residential Real Estate Lending
Consumer Solar
Consumer and Other Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance - ACL
$ 16,793 $ 6,397 $ 2,285 $ 324 $ 15,274 $ 23,218 $ 3,140 $ 67,431
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 137 (446) (173) 890 135 2,791 (15) 3,319
Charge-offs - (1,228) - - (4) (1,949) (15) (3,196)
Recoveries 6 - - - 244 - 11 261
Ending Balance - ACL $ 16,936 $ 4,723 $ 2,112 $ 1,214 $ 15,649 $ 24,060 $ 3,121 $ 67,815
The activities in the allowance by portfolio for the ninemonths ended September 30, 2024are as follows:
(In thousands) Commercial and Industrial Multifamily Commercial Real Estate Construction and Land Development Residential Real Estate Lending Consumer Solar Consumer and Other Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance - ACL $ 18,331 $ 2,133 $ 1,276 $ 24 $ 13,273 $ 27,978 $ 2,676 $ 65,691
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses (1,011) 2,654 381 804 (1,614) 6,525 (184) 7,555
Charge-offs (6,656) - - - (166) (6,011) (229) (13,062)
Recoveries 68 - - - 903 272 39 1,282
Ending balance - ACL $ 10,732 $ 4,787 $ 1,657 $ 828 $ 12,396 $ 28,764 $ 2,302 $ 61,466
The activities in the allowance by portfolio for the ninemonths ended September 30, 2023 are as follows:
(In thousands) Commercial and Industrial Multifamily Commercial Real Estate Construction and Land Development Residential Real Estate Lending Consumer Solar Consumer and Other Total
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance - ALLL $ 12,916 $ 7,104 $ 3,627 $ 825 $ 11,338 $ 6,867 $ 2,354 $ 45,031
Adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 3,816 (1,183) (1,321) (466) 3,068 16,166 1,149 21,229
Beginning balance - ACL 16,732 5,921 2,306 359 14,406 23,033 3,503 66,260
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses 1,882 1,157 (194) 855 735 5,765 (153) 10,047
Charge-offs (1,726) (2,355) - - (63) (5,580) (254) (9,978)
Recoveries 48 - - - 571 842 25 1,486
Ending Balance - ACL $ 16,936 $ 4,723 $ 2,112 $ 1,214 $ 15,649 $ 24,060 $ 3,121 $ 67,815
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and the specific allowance as of September 30, 2024are as follows:
Nonaccrual with No Allowance Nonaccrual with Allowance Reserve
(In thousands)
Commercial and industrial $ 591 $ 1,258 $ 824
Commercial real estate 4,146 - -
Construction and land development 8,804 2,309 811
Total commercial portfolio 13,541 3,567 1,635
Residential real estate lending 7,578 - -
Consumer solar 2,848 - -
Consumer and other 116 - -
Total retail portfolio 10,542 - -
$ 24,083 $ 3,567 $ 1,635
The amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and the specific allowance as of December 31, 2023are as follows:
Nonaccrual with No Allowance
Nonaccrual with Allowance
Reserve
(In thousands)
Commercial and industrial $ 612 $ 6,921 $ 4,485
Commercial real estate 4,490 - -
Construction and land development 11,166 - -
Total commercial portfolio 16,268 6,921 4,485
Residential real estate lending 7,218 - -
Consumer solar 2,673 - -
Consumer and other 103 - -
Total retail portfolio 9,994 - -
$ 26,262 $ 6,921 $ 4,485
The below table summarizes collateral dependent loans which were individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses as of September 30, 2024:
Real Estate Collateral Dependent Associated Allowance for Credit Losses
(In thousands)
Commercial real estate $ 4,146 $ -
Construction and land development 16,297 811
$ 20,443 $ 811
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The below table summarizes collateral dependent loans which were individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses as of December 31, 2023:
Real Estate Collateral Dependent Associated Allowance for Credit Losses
(In thousands)
Commercial real estate $ 4,490 $ -
Construction and land development 16,365 -
$ 20,855 $ -
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, mortgage loans with an unpaid principal balance of $2.47 billion and $2.35 billion, respectively, were pledged to the FHLBNY to secure outstanding advances and letters of credit.
During the period ended September 30, 2024, the Company updated its listing of related parties and as such, there are no related party loans outstanding as of September 30, 2024, compared to $1.7 million related party loans as of December 31, 2023.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, Loans Held for Sale ("LHFS") on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition was $38.6 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Included in LHFS were certain non-performing loans of $1.0 million and $1.0 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. In addition, at September 30, 2024, there was a pool of $36.6 million performing residential loans in loans held-for-sale that settled shortly after the quarter ended. Remaining loans in both periods were related to residential loans originated for sale.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
5. DEPOSITS
Deposits are summarized as follows:
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Amount Weighted Average Rate Amount Weighted Average Rate
(In thousands)
Non-interest-bearing demand deposit accounts $ 3,801,834 0.00 % $ 2,940,398 0.00 %
NOW accounts 186,557 0.90 % 200,382 0.99 %
Money market deposit accounts 2,959,264 3.00 % 3,100,681 2.89 %
Savings accounts 327,935 1.42 % 340,860 1.20 %
Time deposits 216,901 3.83 % 187,457 3.01 %
Brokered certificates of deposit ("CDs") 102,073 4.89 % 242,210 5.09 %
Total deposits $ 7,594,564 1.43 % $ 7,011,988 1.62 %
The scheduled maturities of time deposits and brokered CDs as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
(In thousands) Balance
2024 $ 93,362
2025 133,373
2026 27,429
2027 30,499
2028 25,187
Thereafter 9,124
Total
$ 318,974
Time deposits greater than $250,000 totaled $44.0 million as of September 30, 2024 and $42.2 million as of December 31, 2023.
From time to time the Company will issue time deposits through the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service ("CDARS") for the purpose of providing Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") to bank customers with balances in excess of FDIC insurance limits. CDARS deposits totaled approximately $86.7 million and $63.1 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and are included in Time deposits above.
Our total deposits included deposits from Workers United and its related entities, a related party, in the amounts of $61.3 million as of September 30, 2024 and $56.4 million as of December 31, 2023.
Included in total deposits are state and municipal deposits totaling $56.3 million and $51.9 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Such deposits are secured by letters of credit issued by the FHLBNY or by securities pledged with the FHLBNY.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
6. BORROWINGS
Subordinated Debt
On November 8, 2021, the Company completed a public offering of $85.0 million of aggregated principal amount of 3.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate subordinated notes due 2031 (the "Notes"). The fixed rate period is defined from and including November 8, 2021 to, but excluding, November 15, 2026, or the date of earlier redemption. The floating rate period is defined from and including November 15, 2026 to, but excluding, November 15, 2031, or the date of earlier redemption. The floating rate per annum is equal to three-month term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") (the "benchmark rate") plus a spread of 230 basis points for each quarterly interest period during the floating rate period, provided however, that if the benchmark rate is less than zero, the benchmark rate shall be deemed to be zero. The subordinated notes will mature on November 15, 2031.
The Company may, at its option, beginning with the interest payment date of November 15, 2026, and on any interest payment date thereafter, redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, from time to time, subject to obtaining prior approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve Board") to the extent such approval is then required under the capital adequacy rules of the Federal Reserve Board, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of redemption.
Interest expense on subordinated debt for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively. Interest expense on subordinated debt for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $1.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024 the Company repurchased subordinated notes with a par value of $4.5 million for cash paid of $3.8 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2023 the Company repurchased subordinated notes with a par value of $3.5 million for cash paid of $2.8 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, subordinated notes with a par value of $7.0 million and $7.5 million were repurchased for cash paid of $5.9 million, and $6.0 million, respectively.
Gains on repurchases of subordinated debt for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $0.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively. Gains on repurchases of subordinated debt for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were $0.6 million and $1.4 million, respectively. All gains are recorded in Non-interest income - other on the consolidated statements of income.
FHLBNY borrowed funds and Other Borrowings
FHLBNY advances are collateralized by the FHLBNY stock owned by the Bank plus a pledge of other eligible assets comprised of securities and mortgage loans. Assets are pledged to collateral capacity. As of September 30, 2024, the value of the other eligible assets had an estimated market value net of haircut totaling $2.11 billion (comprised of securities of $461.9 million and mortgage loans of $2.45 billion). The fair value of assets pledged to the FHLBNY is required to be not less than 110% of the outstanding advances. There were $4.8 million outstanding FHLB advances as of September 30, 2024 and $4.4 million in outstanding FHLBNY advances as of December 31, 2023. The current FHLBNY advances are through the 0% Development Advance Program that provides members with subsidized funding in the form of interest rate credits to assist in originating loans or purchasing loans or investments that meet one of the eligibility criteria. The Company pledged PACE assessments which qualified under the Climate Development Advance and therefore will receive interest rate credits and will not incur any interest expense related to the current outstanding advances. There was no interest expense on FHLBNY advances for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, interest expense on FHLBNY advances was $1.0 million and $5.4 million, respectively.
In addition to FHLBNY advances, the Company uses other borrowings for short-term borrowing needs. Federal funds lines of credit are extended to the Company by nonaffiliated banks with which a correspondent banking relationship exists. At September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023 there were no outstanding balances related to federal funds purchased. In addition, following the bank failures in 2023, the Federal Reserve created a new Bank Term Funding Program ("BTFP") as an additional source of liquidity against high-quality securities, offering loans of up to one year to eligible institutions pledging qualifying assets as collateral. There was no interest expense on other borrowings for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and $2.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, interest expense on other borrowings was $2.7 million and $4.9 million, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
7. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Under the two-class method, earnings available to common stockholders for the period are allocated between common stockholders and participating securities according to participation rights in undistributed earnings. Our time-based and performance-based restricted stock units are not considered participating securities as they do not receive dividend distributions until satisfaction of the related vesting requirements. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, we had 137 and 13,323 anti-dilutive shares, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, we had 200 and 49,008 anti-dilutive shares, respectively.
Following is a table setting forth the factors used in the earnings per share computation follow:
Three Months
Ended September 30, 		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income attributable to Amalgamated Financial Corp. $ 27,942 $ 22,308 $ 81,944 $ 65,284
Dividends paid on preferred stock - - - -
Income attributable to common stock $ 27,942 $ 22,308 81,944 65,284
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 30,646 30,481 30,558 30,601
Basic earnings per common share $ 0.91 $ 0.73 $ 2.68 $ 2.13
Income attributable to common stock $ 27,942 $ 22,308 81,944 65,284
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 30,646 30,481 30,558 30,601
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of options and RSUs 265 109 310 137
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 30,911 30,590 30,868 30,738
Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.90 $ 0.73 $ 2.65 $ 2.12
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
8. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Long Term Incentive Plans
Stock Options:
The Company does not currently maintain an active stock option plan that is available for issuing new options. As of December 31, 2020, all options are fully vested and the Company will not incur any further expense related to options.
A summary of the status of the Company's options as of September 30, 2024 follows:
Number of Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding, January 1, 2024 342,260 $ 13.17 2.6 years
Granted - - -
Forfeited/ Expired - - -
Exercised (184,760) 12.86 -
Outstanding, September 30, 2024 157,500 13.53 2.2 years $ 2,809
Vested and Exercisable, September 30, 2024 157,500 $ 13.53 2.2 years $ 2,809
The range of exercise prices is $11.00 to $14.65 per share.
As noted above, there was no compensation cost attributable to the options for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 or for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 as all options had been fully expensed as of December 31, 2020. The fair value of all awards outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $2.8 million and $4.7 million, respectively. No cash was received for options exercised in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 or for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
The Company repurchased 104,009 shares and 30,937 shares for options exercised in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.
Restricted Stock Units:
The Amalgamated Financial Corp. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Plan") provides for the grant of stock-based incentive awards to employees and directors of the Company. The number of shares of common stock of the Company available for stock-based awards in the Equity Plan is 1,300,000 of which 866,438 shares were available for issuance as of September 30, 2024.
Restricted stock units ("RSUs") represent an obligation to deliver shares to an employee or director at a future date if certain vesting conditions are met. RSUs are subject to a time-based vesting schedule, the satisfaction of performance conditions, or the satisfaction of market conditions, and are settled in shares of the Company's common stock. RSUs do not provide dividend equivalent rights from the date of grant and do not provide voting rights. RSUs accrue dividends based on dividends paid on common shares, but those dividends are paid in cash upon satisfaction of the specified vesting requirements on the underlying RSU.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
A summary of the status of the Company's time-based vesting RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 follows:
Shares Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested, January 1, 2024 291,762 $ 19.48
Awarded 189,276 23.50
Forfeited/Expired (431) 23.20
Vested (178,755) 18.07
Unvested, September 30, 2024 301,852 $ 22.83
A summary of the status of the Company's performance-based vesting RSUs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 follows:
Shares Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested, January 1, 2024 125,963 $ 19.68
Awarded 140,157 22.45
Forfeited/Expired - -
Vested (23,880) 14.97
Unvested, September 30, 2024 242,240 $ 21.75
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company granted 36,737 and 29,654 performance-based RSUs at a fair value of $23.20 and $23.18 per share, respectively, which vest subject to the achievement of the Company's corporate goal for the three-year period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. The corporate goal is based on the Company achieving a target increase in Tangible Book Value, adjusted for certain factors. The minimum and maximum awards that are achievable are 0 and 99,587 shares, respectively.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company granted 69,343 market-based RSUs at a fair value of $22.21 per share which vest subject to the Bank's relative total shareholder return compared to a group of peer banks over a three-year period from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2027. The minimum and maximum awards that are achievable are 0 and 104,015 shares, respectively.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company granted 4,423 shares at a fair value of $14.97 per share, respectively, related to the vesting of performance-based RSUs to satisfy the achievement of corporate goals above target. Compensation expense attributable to the vesting of these shares was $66 thousand.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company reserved 363,360 shares for issuance upon vesting of performance-based RSUs assuming the Company's employees achieve the maximum share payout.
The Company repurchased 62,346 shares and 52,715 shares for RSUs vested in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Of the 544,092 unvested RSUs and PSUs on September 30, 2024, the minimum units that will vest, solely due to a service test, are 301,852. The maximum units that will vest, assuming the highest payout on performance and market-based units, are 665,212.
Compensation expense attributable to RSUs and PSUs was $1.2 million and $3.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and $1.1 million and $3.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The company recorded an expense of $0.1 million and $0.4 million attributable to RSUs granted to directors for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three and nine September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, there was $14.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the non-vested RSUs and PSUs granted. This expense may increase or decrease depending on the expected number of performance-based shares to be issued. This expense is expected to be recognized over 1.4 years.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
On April 28, 2021, the Company's stockholders approved the Amalgamated Financial Corp. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP") which was implemented on March 2, 2022. The aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be purchased and issued under the ESPP will not exceed 500,000 of previously authorized shares. Under the terms of the ESPP, employees may authorize the withholding of up to 15% of their eligible compensation to purchase the Company's shares of common stock, not to exceed $25,000 of the fair market value of such common stock for any calendar year. The purchase price per shares acquired under the ESPP will never be less than 85% of the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the last day of the offering period. The Company's Board of Directors in its discretion may terminate the ESPP at any time with respect to any shares for which options have not been granted.
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee") has the right to amend the ESPP without the approval of our stockholders; provided, that no such change may impair the rights of a participant with respect to any outstanding offering period without the consent of such participant, other than a change determined by the Committee to be necessary to comply with applicable law. A participant may not dispose of shares acquired under the ESPP until six months following the grant date of such shares, or any earlier date as of which the Committee has determined that the participant would qualify for a hardship distribution from the Company's 401(k) Plan. Accordingly, the fair value award associated with their discounted purchase price is expensed at the time of purchase. The below following summarizes the shares purchased under the ESPP since the inception of the plan:
Number of Shares
Shares available for purchase at December 31, 2023 424,848
Purchases during the three months ended:
March 31, 2024 (10,175)
June 30, 2024 (7,525)
September 30, 2024 (5,784)
Year-to-date purchases
(23,484)
Remaining shares available for purchase at September 30, 2024 401,364
The expense related to the discount on purchased shares for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 was $27 thousand and $20 thousand, respectively, and is recorded within compensation and employee benefits expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 was $95 thousand and $97 thousand, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
9. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair value is defined 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. Assumptions are developed based on prioritizing information within a fair value hierarchy that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable data. A description of the disclosure hierarchy and the types of financial instruments recorded at fair value that management believes would generally qualify for each category are as follows:
Level 1 - Valuations are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Accordingly, valuation of these assets and liabilities does not entail a significant degree of judgment. Examples include most U.S. Government securities and exchange-traded equity securities.
Level 2 - Valuations are based on either quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or significant inputs to the methodology that are observable, either directly or indirectly. Financial instruments in this level would generally include mortgage-related securities and other debt issued by GSEs, non-GSE mortgage-related securities, corporate debt, certain redeemable fund investments and certain trust preferred securities.
Level 3 - Valuations are based on inputs to the methodology that are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. These inputs reflect management's own judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets and liabilities.
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Available for sale securities
The Company's available for sale securities are reported at fair value. Investments in fixed income securities are generally valued based on evaluations provided by an independent pricing service. These evaluations represent an exit price or their opinion as to what a buyer would pay for a security, typically in an institutional round lot position, in a current sale. The pricing service utilizes evaluated pricing techniques that vary by asset class and incorporate available market information and, because many fixed income securities do not trade on a daily basis, applies available information through processes such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of available securities, sector groupings and matrix pricing. Model processes, such as option adjusted spread models, are used to value securities that have prepayment features. In those limited cases where pricing service evaluations are not available for a fixed income security, management will typically value those instruments using observable market inputs in a discounted cash flow analysis.
Derivatives
Derivatives represent interest rate option contracts and interest rate swaps and estimated fair values are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The following summarizes those financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of the dates indicated, categorized by the relevant class of investment and level of the fair value hierarchy:
September 30, 2024
(In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial Assets:
Available for sale securities:
Traditional securities:
GSE certificates & CMOs $ - $ 620,375 $ - $ 620,375
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs - 218,480 - 218,480
ABS - 666,893 - 666,893
Corporate - 107,287 - 107,287
Other 201 3,809 - 4,010
PACE assessments:
Residential PACE assessments - - 149,500 149,500
Other assets - Cash flow hedges - 2,394 - 2,394
Total assets carried at fair value $ 201 $ 1,619,238 $ 149,500 $ 1,768,939
December 31, 2023
(In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial Assets:
Available for sale securities:
Traditional securities:
GSE certificates & CMOs $ - $ 480,615 $ - $ 480,615
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs - 196,860 - 196,860
ABS - 627,635 - 627,635
Corporate - 120,741 - 120,741
Other 199 3,689 - 3,888
PACE assessments:
Residential PACE assessments - - 53,303 53,303
Total assets carried at fair value $ 199 $ 1,429,540 $ 53,303 $ 1,483,042
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023:
Residential PACE Assessments
September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023
(In thousands)
Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at January 1 $ 53,303 $ -
Amortization included in interest income
(81) 26
Change in unrealized holding gains/losses included in other comprehensive income
6,788 (424)
Purchases
101,137 39,335
Sales
(6,284) -
Principal paydowns
(5,363) (411)
Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at September 30 $ 149,500 $ 38,526
The fair value of the Company's PACE assessments are determined internally by calculating discounted cash flows using expected conditional prepayment rates, market spreads, and the Treasury yield curve. Qualitative assessments from recent commentary from dealers or investors or issuers, information revealed from secondary market trades of clean energy senior asset-backed securities, and volatility in the marketplace are reviewed and incorporated into the calculations.
The following table presents quantitative information about recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
September 30, 2024
Fair Value
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input
Range (Weighted Average)
(In thousands)
Residential PACE assessments
$ 149,500
Discounted cash flow
Conditional prepayment rate
7.0%-25.0% (18.8%)
December 31, 2023
Fair Value
Valuation Technique
Unobservable Input
Range (Weighted Average)
(In thousands)
Residential PACE assessments
$ 53,303
Discounted cash flow
Conditional prepayment rate
7.0%-26.0% (16.3%)
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis
Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. That is, they are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances. Financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include certain individually evaluated loans (or impaired loans prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-13) reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The following tables summarize assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of the dates indicated, categorized by the relevant class of investment and level of the fair value hierarchy:
September 30, 2024
(In thousands) Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Estimated Fair Value
Fair Value Measurements:
Individually analyzed loans $ 1,498 $ - $ - $ 1,498 $ 1,498
At December 31, 2023, there were no individually analyzed collateral-dependent loans carried at fair value.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value
For those financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial condition, but are measured at fair value for disclosure purposes, management follows the same fair value measurement principles and guidance as for instruments recorded at fair value. For a description of the methods, factors and significant assumptions utilized in estimating the fair values for significant categories of financial instruments not measured at fair value, refer to Note 14, Fair Value of Financial Instruments, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
There are significant limitations in estimating the fair value of financial instruments for which an active market does not exist. Due to the degree of management judgment that is often required, such estimates tend to be subjective, sensitive to changes in assumptions and imprecise. Such estimates are made as of a point in time and are impacted by then-current observable market conditions; also such estimates do not give consideration to transaction costs or tax effects if estimated unrealized gains or losses were to become realized in the future. Because of inherent uncertainties of valuation, the estimated fair value may differ significantly from the value that would have been used had a ready market for the investment existed and the difference could be material. Lastly, consideration is not given to nonfinancial instruments, including various intangible assets, which could represent substantial value. Fair value estimates are not necessarily representative of the Company's total enterprise value.
The following table summarizes the financial statement basis and estimated fair values for significant categories of financial instruments:
September 30, 2024
(In thousands) Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Estimated Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 149,207 $ 149,207 $ - $ - $ 149,207
Held-to-maturity securities 1,612,376 - 554,372 961,170 1,515,542
Loans held for sale 38,623 - - 38,623 38,623
Loans receivable, net 4,486,437 - - 4,314,435 4,314,435
Resell agreements 74,883 - - 74,883 74,883
Accrued interest receivable 54,268 185 14,016 40,067 54,268
Financial liabilities:
Deposits payable on demand $ 7,275,590 $ - $ 7,275,590 $ - $ 7,275,590
Time deposits and brokered CDs 318,974 - 320,236 - 320,236
FHLBNY advances 4,754 - 4,652 - 4,652
Subordinated debt, net 63,682 - 53,971 - 53,971
Accrued interest payable 4,033 - 4,033 - 4,033
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
December 31, 2023
(In thousands) Carrying
Value 		Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Estimated
Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 90,570 $ 90,570 $ - $ - $ 90,570
Held-to-maturity securities 1,696,834 - 575,418 974,091 1,549,509
Loans held for sale 1,817 - 1,817 1,817
Loans receivable, net 4,345,628 - - 4,029,142 4,029,142
Resell agreements 50,000 - - 50,000 50,000
Accrued interest receivable 55,484 43 12,645 42,796 55,484
Financial liabilities:
Deposits payable on demand $ 6,582,321 $ - $ 6,582,321 $ - $ 6,582,321
Time deposits and brokered CDs 429,667 - 428,116 - 428,116
FHLBNY advances 4,381 - 4,381 - 4,381
Other borrowings 230,000 - 229,711 - 229,711
Subordinated debt, net 70,546 - 56,790 - 56,790
Accrued interest payable 12,270 - 12,270 - 12,270
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
10. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OFF BALANCE SHEET RISK
Credit Commitments
The Company is party to various credit related financial instruments with off balance sheet risk. The Company, in the normal course of business, issues such financial instruments in order to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition.
The following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk as of the related periods:
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
(In thousands)
Commitments to extend credit $ 461,902 $ 514,206
Standby letters of credit 30,281 31,678
Total $ 492,183 $ 545,884
Commitments to extend credit are contracts to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. These commitments have fixed expiration dates and other termination clauses and generally require the payment of nonrefundable fees. Since a portion of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the contractual principal amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. These instruments represent ultimate exposure to credit risk only to the extent they are subsequently drawn upon by customers.
Standby letters of credit are conditional lending commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the financial performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The balance sheet carrying value of standby letters of credit approximates any nonrefundable fees received but not yet recorded as income. The Company considers this carrying value, which is not material, to approximate the estimated fair value of these financial instruments.
The Company reserves for the credit risk inherent in off balance sheet credit commitments. This allowance, which is included in other liabilities, amounted to approximately $3.3 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to an allowance of $4.2 million as of December 31, 2023. The recovery of credit losses related to off balance sheet credit commitments was $3.0 million and $0.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and the provision for credit losses related to off balance sheet commitments was $1.3 million and $0.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Investment Obligations
The Company is a party to agreements with Pace Funding Group LLC, which operates Home Run Financing, for the purchase of PACE assessment securities until January 2025. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had purchased $812.4 million of these obligations and had an estimated remaining commitment of $60.9 million. These investments are currently held in the Company's available for sale and held-to-maturity investment portfolio. The Company evaluates these obligations for credit risk and the recorded reserve is immaterial. A commercial PACE transaction was closed in the third quarter that still has periodic funding over the next year.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
In the ordinary course of business, there are various legal proceedings pending against the Company. Based on the opinion of counsel, management believes that the aggregate liabilities, if any, arising from such actions would not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company. As part of the Company's ongoing investments in Variable Interest Entities projects, we also have commitments to provide financing, which are included in Note 13.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
11. LEASES
The Bank as a lessee has operating leases primarily consisting of real estate arrangements where the Company operates its headquarters, branches and business production offices. All leases identified as in scope are accounted for as operating leases as of September 30, 2024. These leases are typically long-term leases and generally are not complicated arrangements or structures. Several of the leases contain renewal options at a rate comparable to the fair market value based on comparable analysis to similar properties in the Bank's geographies.
Real estate operating leases are presented as a right-of-use ("ROU") asset and a related operating lease liability on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The ROU asset represents the Company's right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and the operating lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The Company applied its incremental borrowing rate ("IBR") as the discount rate to the remaining lease payments to derive a present value calculation for initial measurement of the operating lease liability. The IBR reflects the interest rate the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term for an amount equal to the lease payments. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The following table summarizes our lease cost and other operating lease information:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost $ 1,847 $ 1,814 $ 5,513 $ 5,386
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating leases liability 2,687 2,823 9,554 8,452
Note: Sublease income and variable income or expense considered immaterial
The weighted average remaining lease term on operating leases at September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 was 2.4 years and 3.2 years, respectively.
The weighted average discount rate used for the operating lease liability was 3.14% and 3.26% at September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.
The following table presents the remaining commitments for operating lease payments for the next five years and thereafter, as well as a reconciliation to the discounted operating leases liability recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of September 30, 2024:
(In thousands) As of September 30, 2024
2024 $ 2,707
2025 10,797
2026 8,881
2027 747
2028 -
Thereafter -
Total undiscounted operating lease payments 23,132
Less: present value adjustment 840
Total Operating leases liability $ 22,292
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
12. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
In accordance with GAAP, the Company performs an annual test as of June 30 to identify potential impairment of goodwill, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment may exist. If the carrying amount of the Company, as a sole reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess up to the amount of the recorded goodwill.
The Company performed its annual test based upon market data as of June 30, 2024 and estimates and assumptions that the Company believes most appropriate for the analysis. Based on the qualitative analysis performed in accordance with ASC 350, the Company determined it more likely than not that goodwill was not impaired as of June 30, 2024. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, there were no events or circumstances that would indicate that a potential impairment exists. Changes in certain assumptions used in the Company's assessment could result in significant differences in the results of the impairment test. Should market conditions or management's assumptions change significantly in the future, an impairment to goodwill is possible.
At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying amount of goodwill was $12.9 million.
The gross carrying amount of the core deposit intangible was $9.1 million, and the accumulated amortization of the core deposit intangible was $7.4 million and $6.9 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying amount of the core deposit intangible was $1.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
Amortization expense recognized on the core deposit intangible was $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively, and $0.5 million and $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.
The following table reflects the estimated amortization expense, comprised entirely by the Company's core deposit intangible asset, for the next five years and thereafter:
(In thousands) Total
2024 $ 182
2025 574
2026 419
2027 265
2028 111
Thereafter 118
Total $ 1,669
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
13. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
Tax Credit Investments
The Company makes investments in unconsolidated entities that construct, own and operate solar generation facilities. An unrelated third party is the managing member and has control over the significant activities of the variable interest entities ("VIE"). The Company generates a return through the receipt of tax credits allocated to the projects, as well as operational distributions. The primary risk of loss is generally mitigated by policies requiring that the project qualify for the expected tax credits prior to the Company making its investment. Any loans to the VIE are secured. As of September 30, 2024, the Company's maximum exposure to loss is $58.2 million.
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
(In thousands)
Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities
Tax credit investments included in equity investments $ 7,764 $ 9,024
Loan commitments 50,416 52,222
Funded portion of loan commitments 50,416 52,222
The following table summarizes the tax benefits conveyed by the Company's solar generation VIE investments:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
(In thousands)
Tax credits and other tax benefits recognized $ 858 $ 790 $ 2,576 $ 2,390
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
14. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. The Company's derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Company's known or expected cash receipts.
The Company's objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to manage its exposure to interest rate movements and to add stability to net interest income. To accomplish this objective, the Company has entered into interest rate cash flow hedges as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had one interest rate swap with a notional value of $100.0 million and one interest rate option contract with a floor with a notional value of $80.0 million, both hedging floating-rate available for sale securities.
Effect of Derivatives on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
The tables below present the fair value of the Company's derivative assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
(In thousands) Notional Amount Fair Value Assets Notional Amount Fair Value Assets
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedges - interest rate products $ 180,000 $ 2,394 $ - $ -
Effect of Cash Flow Hedge Accounting on the Consolidated Statements of Operations
The table below presents the effect of the Company's derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
Three months ended Three months ended
September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023
(In thousands) Interest Income Interest Expense Interest Income Interest Expense
Gain or (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships:
Loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income $ (138) $ - $ - $ -
Nine months ended Nine months ended
September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023
(In thousands) Interest Income Interest Expense Interest Income Interest Expense
Gain or (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships:
Loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income $ (171) $ - $ - $ -
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Cash Flow Hedges
Cash flow hedges involve the receipt of fixed amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making variable-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. The Company uses these types of derivatives to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing or forecasted variable-rate securities.
For derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk, the gain or loss on the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified into interest income in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest income as interest payments are received on the Company's variable-rate securities. During the next twelve months, the Company estimates that an additional $1.2 million will be reclassified as a reduction in interest income.
The Company did not terminate any derivatives during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. There were no derivatives during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
The table below presents the effect of the cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the periods indicated:
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
(In thousands) 2024 2023 2024 2023
Gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) $ 1,524 $ - $ 1,480 $ -
Loss reclassified from other comprehensive income into interest income (138) - (171) -
All cash flow hedges are recorded gross on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
General
In this discussion, unless the context indicates otherwise, references to "we," "us," "our" and the "Company" refer to Amalgamated Financial Corp. and Amalgamated Bank. References to the "Bank" refer to Amalgamated Bank.
The following is a discussion of our consolidated financial condition as of September 30, 2024, as compared to December 31, 2023, and our results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023. The purpose of this discussion is to focus on information about our financial condition and results of operations which is not otherwise apparent from our consolidated financial statements and is intended to provide insight into our results of operations and financial condition. This discussion and analysis is best read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes as well as the financial and statistical data appearing elsewhere in this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "2023 Annual Report"), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2024. Historical results of operations and the percentage relationships among any amounts included, and any trends that may appear, may not indicate results of operations for any future periods.
In addition to historical information, this discussion includes certain forward-looking statements regarding business matters and events and trends that may affect our future results. For additional information regarding forward-looking statements and our related cautionary disclosures, see the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" beginning on page ii of this report.
Overview
Our business
The Company was formed on August 25, 2020 to serve as the holding company for the Bank, effective March 1, 2021 when the Company acquired the common stock of the Bank. The Bank was formed in 1923 as Amalgamated Bank of New York by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, one of the country's oldest labor unions. Although we are no longer majority union-owned, The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America's successor, Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union that represents workers in the textile, distribution, food service and gaming industries, remains a significant stockholder, holding approximately 40% of our equity as of September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, our total assets were $8.41 billion, our total loans, net of allowance for credit losses were $4.49 billion, our total deposits were $7.59 billion, and our stockholders' equity was $698.3 million. As of September 30, 2024, our trust business held $35.43 billion in assets under custody and $14.55 billion in assets under management.
We offer a complete suite of commercial and retail banking, investment management and trust and custody services. Our commercial banking and trust businesses are national in scope and we also offer a full range of products and services to both commercial and retail customers through our three branch offices across New York City, one branch office in Washington, D.C., one branch office in San Francisco, one commercial office in Boston and our digital banking platform. Our corporate divisions include Commercial Banking, Trust and Investment Management and Consumer Banking. Our product line includes residential mortgage loans, commercial and industrial ("C&I") loans, commercial real estate ("CRE") loans, multifamily loans, consumer loans (predominantly residential solar) and a variety of commercial and consumer deposit products, including non-interest-bearing accounts, interest-bearing demand products, savings accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit. We also offer online banking and bill payment services, online cash management, safe deposit box rentals, debit card and ATM card services, and the availability of a nationwide network of ATMs for our customers.
We currently offer a wide range of trust, custody and investment management services, including asset safekeeping, corporate actions, income collections, proxy services, account transition, asset transfers, and conversion management. We also offer a broad range of investment products, including both index and actively-managed funds spanning equity, fixed-income, real estate and alternative investment strategies to meet the needs of our clients. Our products and services are tailored to our target customer base that prefers a financial partner that is socially responsible, values-oriented and committed to creating positive change in the world. These customers include advocacy-based non-profits, social welfare organizations, national labor unions, political organizations, foundations, socially responsible businesses, and other for-profit companies that seek to balance their profit-making activities with activities that benefit their other stakeholders, as well as the members and stakeholders of these commercial customers.
Our goal is to be the go-to financial partner for people and organizations who strive to make a meaningful impact in our society and who care about their communities, the environment, and social justice. The growth of our business is fundamental to our
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social mission and how we deliver impact and value for our stakeholders. The Company has obtained B CorporationTMcertification, a distinction earned after being evaluated under rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. The Company is also the largest of twelve commercial financial institutions in the United States that are members of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, a network of banking leaders from around the world committed to advancing positive change in the banking sector. We hold governance positions in the United Nations ("UN") convened Net Zero Banking Alliance and the Global Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials ("PCAF") and an advisory role for the Glasgow Finance Alliance for Net Zero.
Critical and Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared based on the application of accounting policies generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, and conform to general practices within the banking industry. Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 of our audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2023 Annual Report.
Other than the addition of accounting policies related to derivatives, there have been no significant changes to our significant accounting policies, or the estimates made pursuant to those policies as described in our 2023 Annual Report.
Management has identified accounting policies that, due to the estimates, assumptions and judgments inherent in those policies, are critical in understanding our financial statements. Management has presented the application of these policies to the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.
Allowance for credit losses on loans
Methods and Assumptions Underlying the Estimate
On January 1, 2023, we adopted the CECL Standard, which requires that loans held for investment be accounted for under the current expected credit losses model. The allowance for credit losses is established and maintained through a provision for credit losses based on expected losses inherent in our loan portfolio. Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance on a quarterly basis, and additions to the allowance are charged to expense and subsequent changes (favorable and unfavorable) in expected credit losses are recognized immediately in net income as a credit loss expense or a reversal of credit loss expense. Loans are charged off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed, expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off and expected to be charged-off.
Determining the appropriateness of the allowance is complex and requires judgment by management about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. In determining the allowance for credit losses for loans that share similar risk characteristics, the Company utilizes a model which compares the amortized cost basis of the loan to the net present value of expected cash flows to be collected. Expected credit losses are determined by aggregating the individual cash flows and calculating a loss percentage by loan segment for loans that share similar risk characteristics. For a loan that does not share risk characteristics with other loans, the Company will evaluate the loan on an individual basis. Within the model, assumptions are made in the determination of baseline loss rates, severity rates, reasonable and supportable economic forecasts, and prepayment rates.
The Company assesses the sensitivity of key assumptions at least annually by stressing the assumptions to understand the impact on the model. While management utilizes its best judgment and information available, the ultimate adequacy of our allowance is dependent upon a variety of factors beyond our control which are inherently difficult to predict, the most significant being the macroeconomic forecasts. The Company's forecast of economic conditions considers baseline, favorable, and adverse scenarios. As economic conditions can change, the anticipated amount of estimated loan defaults and losses, and therefore the adequacy of the allowance, could change significantly. Economic conditions more favorable than forecasted could lead to reductions in the amount of the allowance, and conversely conditions more adverse than forecasted could require increases in the amount of the allowance. Changes in economic forecasts may not occur in the same direction or magnitude across all segments of our loan portfolio and deterioration in some quantitative inputs may offset improvement in others. The Company selects the economic forecast that is most reflective of expectations at that point in time, and changes could significantly impact the calculated estimated credit losses.
For segments that rely on a peer group to develop baseline loss rates, statistical regression is utilized to relate historical macro-economic variables to historical credit loss experience of a peer group of banks. These models are then utilized to forecast future expected credit losses based on expected future behavior of the same macro-economic variables. Adjustments to the quantitative results are made using qualitative factors. These factors include: (1) borrowers' financial condition; (2) borrowers' ability to pay; (3) nature and volume of financial assets; (4) value of the underlying collateral; (5) lending policies and procedures; (6) quality of
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the loan review system; (7) the experience, ability, and depth of staff; (8) regulatory and legal environment; (9) changes in market conditions; and (10) changes in economic conditions.
For loans that do not share risk characteristics, the Company evaluates these loans on an individual basis based on various factors. Factors that may be considered are borrowers delinquency trends and nonaccrual status, probability of foreclosure or note sale, changes in the borrowers' circumstances or cash collections, borrowers' industry, or other facts and circumstances of the loan or collateral. The expected credit loss is measured based on net realizable value, that is, the difference between the discounted value of the expected future cash flows, based on the original effective interest rate, and the amortized cost basis of the loan. For collateral dependent loans, expected credit loss is measured as the difference between the amortized cost basis of the loan and the fair value of the collateral, less estimated costs to sell.
Uncertainties Regarding the Estimate
Estimating the timing and amounts of future losses is subject to significant management judgment as these projected cash flows rely upon the estimates discussed within the Allowance for Credit Losses policy and factors that are reflective of current or future expected conditions. These estimates depend on the duration of current overall economic conditions, industry, borrowers, or portfolio specific conditions. Volatility in certain credit metrics and differences between expected and actual outcomes are to be expected.
Customers may not repay their loans according to the original terms, and the collateral securing the payment of those loans may be insufficient to pay any remaining loan balance. Bank regulators periodically review our allowance for credit losses and may require us to increase our provision for credit losses or loan charge-offs.
Impact on Financial Condition and Results of Operations
If our assumptions prove to be incorrect, the allowance for credit losses may not be sufficient to cover expected losses in the loan portfolio, resulting in additions to the allowance. Future additions or reductions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in economic, market or other conditions. Changes in estimates could result in a material change in the allowance through charges to earnings and could materially decrease our net income.
We may experience significant credit losses if borrowers' experience financial difficulties, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.
In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of the examination process, periodically review the allowance for credit losses. Such agencies may require the Company to recognize adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments of the information available to them at the time of their examination.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Effective in 2024 and onward
ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures
On November 27, 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. In addition, the amendments enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. The purpose of the amendments is to enable investors to better understand an entity's overall performance and assess potential future cash flows. A public entity should apply the amendments retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Upon transition, the segment expense categories and amounts disclosed in the prior periods should be based on the significant segment expense categories identified and disclosed in the period of adoption. 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. The Company does not expect an impact of this standard on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures
On December 14, 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which is intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 address investor requests for enhanced income tax information primarily through changes to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The update will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Results of Operations
General
Our results of operations depend substantially on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, consisting primarily of interest income on loans, investment securities and other short-term investments and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, consisting primarily of interest expense for deposits and borrowings. Our results of operations are also dependent on non-interest income, consisting primarily of income from Trust Department fees, service charges on deposit accounts, net gains on sales of investment securities and income from bank-owned life insurance ("BOLI"). Other factors contributing to our results of operations include our provisions for credit losses, income taxes, and non-interest expenses, such as salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and depreciation expenses, professional fees, data processing fees and other miscellaneous operating costs.
Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $27.9 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, compared to $22.3 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. The $5.6 millionincrease was primarily due to a $6.5 millionincrease in interest income on securities, a $4.5 millionincrease in interest income on loans, a $2.2 millionincrease in non-interest income, and a $0.6 millionincrease in interest on interest-bearing deposits in banks, offset by a $3.2 million increase in interest expense primarily related to a $6.9 million increase in deposits offset by a $3.7 million decrease in borrowed funds, an increase in non-interest expense of $3.6 million, and a $1.4 millionincrease in income tax expense.
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $81.9 million, or $2.65 per diluted share, compared to $65.3 million, or $2.12 per diluted share, for the same period in 2023. The $16.6 million increase was primarily due to a $17.7 increase in interest income on loans, a $14.8 million increase in interest income on securities, a $8.5 million increase in non-interest income primarily due to an increase in service charges on deposit accounts, a $4.3 million decrease in the provision for credit losses, and a $4.2 million increase in interest income from interest-bearing deposits in banks, offset by a $21.3 million increase in interest expense, $6.4 million increase in income tax expense, and a $5.1 million increase in non-interest expense.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income, representing interest income less interest expense, is a significant contributor to our revenues and earnings. We generate interest income from interest, dividends and prepayment fees on interest-earning assets, including loans, investment securities and other short-term investments. We incur interest expense from interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, including interest-bearing deposits, subordinated debt, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") advances, federal funds purchased and other borrowings. To evaluate net interest income, we measure and monitor (i) yields on our loans, investments, and other interest-earning assets, (ii) the costs of our deposits and other funding sources, (iii) our net interest spread and (iv) our net interest margin. Net interest spread is equal to the difference between rates earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is equal to the annualized net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Because non-interest-bearing sources of funds, such as non-interest-bearing deposits and stockholders' equity, also fund interest-earning assets, net interest margin includes the benefit of these non-interest-bearing sources.
Changes in the market interest rates and interest rates we earn on interest-earning assets or pay on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as the volume and types of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing liabilities, are usually the largest drivers of periodic changes in net interest spread, net interest margin and net interest income.
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
The following table sets forth information related to our average balance sheet, average yields on assets, and average costs of liabilities for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024 		Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
(In thousands) Average
Balance 		Income /
Expense 		Yield /
Rate 		Average
Balance 		Income /
Expense 		Yield /
Rate
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits in banks $ 182,981 $ 2,274 4.94 % $ 170,830 $ 1,687 3.92 %
Securities(1)
3,388,580 44,678 5.25 % 3,208,334 39,971 4.94 %
Resell Agreements 104,933 1,754 6.65 % - - 0.00 %
Total loans, net (2)
4,493,520 54,110 4.79 % 4,314,767 49,578 4.56 %
Total interest-earning assets 8,170,014 102,816 5.01 % 7,693,931 91,236 4.70 %
Non-interest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks 6,144 6,129
Other assets 217,332 204,506
Total assets $ 8,393,490 $ 7,904,566
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings, NOW and money market deposits $ 3,506,499 $ 26,168 2.97 % $ 3,446,027 $ 17,157 1.98 %
Time deposits 223,337 2,148 3.83 % 176,171 1,122 2.53 %
Brokered CDs 131,103 1,789 5.43 % 371,329 4,879 5.21 %
Total interest-bearing deposits 3,860,939 30,105 3.10 % 3,993,527 23,158 2.30 %
Borrowings 71,948 604 3.34 % 376,585 4,350 4.58 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities 3,932,887 30,709 3.11 % 4,370,112 27,508 2.50 %
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
Demand and transaction deposits 3,721,398 2,920,737
Other liabilities 70,804 74,964
Total liabilities 7,725,089 7,365,813
Stockholders' equity 668,401 538,753
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 8,393,490 $ 7,904,566
Net interest income / interest rate spread $ 72,107 1.90 % $ 63,728 2.20 %
Net interest-earning assets / net interest margin $ 4,237,127 3.51 % $ 3,323,819 3.29 %
Total deposits / total cost of deposits $ 7,582,337 1.58 % $ 6,914,264 1.33 %
Total funding / total cost of funds $ 7,654,285 1.60 % $ 7,290,849 1.50 %
(1) Includes FHLBNY stock in the average balance, and dividend income on FHLBNY stock in interest income.
(2) Includes prepayment penalty income in 3Q2024 and 3Q2023 of $0 and $0 thousand, respectively.
Net interest income was $72.1 millionfor the third quarter of 2024, compared to $63.7 millionfor the third quarter of 2023. The $8.4 millionincrease, or 13.2% increase from the third quarter of 2023 was primarily attributable to higher yields on and average balances in interest-earning assets coupled with lower average balances in interest-bearing liabilities and higher average balances in demand and transaction deposits, partially offset by higher costs.
Net interest spread was 1.90%for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 2.20% for the same period in 2023, a decrease of 30basis points. Our net interest margin was 3.51%for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 22basis points from 3.29% in the third quarter of 2023. This was largely due to increases in yields and average balances on interest-bearing assets, offset by increases in cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities.
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The yield on average earning assets was 5.01% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 4.70% for the same period in 2023, an increase of 31 basis points. This increase was driven primarily by the current rate environment resulting in increased yields across securities and loan portfolios.
The average rate on interest-bearing liabilities was 3.11%for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of 61 basis points from the same period in 2023, which was primarily due to the rising rate environment that led to an increase in interest expense paid for deposits, particularly in savings, NOW, money market deposits and time deposits. Non-interest-bearing deposits represented 49.1%of average deposits for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 42.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
The following table sets forth information related to our average balance sheet, average yields on assets, and average costs of liabilities for the periods indicated:
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024 		Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
(In thousands) Average
Balance 		Income / Expense Yield /
Rate 		Average
Balance 		Income / Expense Yield /
Rate
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits in banks $ 200,627 $ 7,556 5.03 % $ 125,560 $ 3,360 3.58 %
Securities(1)
3,289,635 128,679 5.23 % 3,276,065 118,557 4.84 %
Resell agreements 102,197 5,122 6.69 % 8,003 432 7.22 %
Total loans, net (2)
4,431,801 157,355 4.74 % 4,216,391 139,744 4.43 %
Total interest-earning assets 8,024,260 298,712 4.97 % 7,626,019 262,093 4.60 %
Non-interest-earning assets:
Cash and due from banks 5,862 5,067
Other assets 219,096 210,112
Total assets $ 8,249,218 $ 7,841,198
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings, NOW and money market deposits 3,608,927 $ 73,033 2.70 % 3,248,278 $ 40,010 1.65 %
Time deposits 207,374 5,622 3.62 % 161,756 2,030 1.68 %
Brokered CDs 159,041 6,224 5.23 % 383,521 13,769 4.80 %
Total interest-bearing deposits 3,975,342 84,879 2.85 % 3,793,555 55,809 1.97 %
Borrowings 154,564 4,497 3.89 % 365,262 12,292 4.50 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities 4,129,906 89,376 2.89 % 4,158,817 68,101 2.19 %
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
Demand and transaction deposits 3,417,970 3,086,482
Other liabilities 70,476 72,821
Total liabilities 7,618,352 7,318,120
Stockholders' equity 630,866 523,078
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 8,249,218 $ 7,841,198
Net interest income / interest rate spread $ 209,336 2.08 % $ 193,992 2.41 %
Net interest-earning assets / net interest margin $ 3,894,354 3.48 % $ 3,467,202 3.40 %
Total deposits / total cost of deposits $ 7,393,312 1.53 % $ 6,880,037 1.08 %
Total funding / total cost of funds $ 7,547,876 1.58 % $ 7,245,299 1.26 %
(1) Includes FHLBNY stock in the average balance, and dividend income on FHLBNY stock in interest income.
(2) Includes prepayment penalty interest income in September YTD 2024 and September YTD 2023 of $18 and $0 thousand, respectively.
Net interest income was $209.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $194.0 million for the same period in 2023. The year-over-year increase of $15.3 million, or 7.9%, was primarily attributable to higher yields and average balances on interest-earning assets, partially offset by higher costs.
Our net interest spread was 2.08% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 2.41% for the same period in 2023, a decrease of 33 basis points. Our net interest margin was 3.48% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an
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increase of 8 basis points from 3.40% in the same period of 2023. This was largely due to increases in yields on interest-bearing assets, offset by increases in cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities.
The yield on average earning assets was 4.97% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 4.60% for the same period in 2023, an increase of 37 basis points. This increase was driven primarily by the current rate environment resulting in increased yields across securities and loan portfolios.
The average rate on interest-bearing liabilities was 2.89% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of 70 basis points from the same period in 2023, which was primarily due to the rising rate environment that led to an increase in interest expense paid for deposits. Non-interest-bearing deposits represented 46.2% of average deposits for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 44.9% for the same period in 2023.
Rate-Volume Analysis
Increases and decreases in interest income and interest expense result from changes in average balances (volume) of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as changes in weighted average interest rates. The table below presents the effect of volume and rate changes on interest income and expense. Changes in volume are changes in the average balance multiplied by the previous period's average rate. Changes in rate are changes in the average rate multiplied by the average balance from the previous period. The net changes attributable to the combined impact of both rate and volume have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024 over September 30, 2023 		Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024 over September 30, 2023
(In thousands) Volume Changes Due To
Rate 		Net Change Volume Changes Due To
Rate 		Net Change
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits in banks $ 143 $ 444 $ 587 $ 2,370 $ 1,826 $ 4,196
Securities
2,231 2,476 4,707 530 9,592 10,122
Resell agreements 877 877 1,754 5,065 (375) 4,690
Total loans, net 2,053 2,479 4,532 7,508 10,103 17,611
Total interest income 5,304 6,276 11,580 15.473 21.146 36.619
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings, NOW and money market deposits 444 8,567 9,011 6,751 26,272 33,023
Time deposits 393 633 1,026 1,045 2,547 3,592
Brokered CDs (3,164) 74 (3,090) (8,097) 552 (7,545)
Total deposits (2,327) 9,274 6,947 (301) 29,371 29,070
Borrowings (2,613) (1,133) (3,746) (2,292) (5,503) (7,795)
Total interest expense (4,940) 8,141 3,201 (2.593) 23.868 21.275
Change in net interest income $ 10,244 $ (1,865) $ 8,379 $ 18,066 $ (2,722) $ 15,344
Provision for Credit Losses
On January 1, 2023, we adopted the CECL standard for calculating the allowance for credit losses and the provision for credit losses. We establish an allowance for credit losses through a provision for credit losses charged as an expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income. For further discussion of the methodology under the CECL standard, refer to Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Provision for credit losses totaled an expense of $1.8 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared to an expense of $2.0 million for the same period in 2023. The provision for credit losses on loans totaled an expense of $4.9 million, the provision for credit losses on securities was a recovery of $18 thousand, and the provision for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures was a recovery of $3.0 million. Overall, the provision expense on loans was primarily driven by charge-offs on our consumer solar and small business portfolios and updates to CECL model assumptions, offset by decreases in reserves for unfunded commitments. During the third quarter of 2024, the consumer solar loss rate assumption was refreshed given the level of continued losses, which increased the segment coverage ratio and resulted in higher required reserves.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Our provision for credit losses totaled an expense of $6.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to an expense of $10.9 million for the same period in 2023. The provision for credit losses on loans totaled $7.6 million, the provision for credit losses on securities was a recovery of $31 thousand, and the provision for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures was a recovery of $0.9 million. Overall, the provision expense on loans was primarily driven by increases in charge-offs on our consumer solar and small business portfolios, an increase in reserve for multifamily loans to reflect the current market repricing conditions, and updates to CECL model assumptions, offset by improvements in macro-economic forecasts used in the CECL model, and decreases in reserves for unfunded commitments. During the third quarter of 2024, the consumer solar loss rate assumption was refreshed given the level of continued losses, which increased the segment coverage ratio and resulted in higher required reserves.
For a further discussion of the allowance, see "Allowance for Credit Losses" below.
Non-Interest Income
Our non-interest income includes Trust Department fees, which consist of fees received in connection with investment advisory and custodial management services of investment accounts, service fees charged on deposit accounts, income on BOLI, gain or loss on sales of securities, gain or loss on sales of loans, changes in fair value on loans held-for-sale, income or losses from equity method investments, and other income.
The following table presents our non-interest income for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In thousands) 2024 2023 2024 2023
Trust Department fees $ 3,704 $ 3,678 $ 11,215 $ 11,613
Service charges on deposit accounts 12,091 2,731 26,841 7,897
Bank-owned life insurance income 613 727 1,837 2,054
Losses on sale of securities (3,230) (1,699) (8,695) (5,052)
Gain (loss) on sale of loans and changes in fair value on loans held-for-sale, net (4,223) 26 (4,107) 30
Equity method investments income (loss)
(823) 550 (301) 1,261
Other income 807 767 1,636 2,127
Total non-interest income $ 8,939 $ 6,780 $ 28,426 $ 19,930
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Non-interest income was $8.9 millionfor the third quarter of 2024, compared to $6.8 millionfor the third quarter in 2023. The increase of $2.2 millionin the third quarter of 2024compared to the corresponding quarter in 2023 was primarily due to a $9.4 million increase in service charges on deposit accounts primarily due to increases in ICS One-Way Sell income, partially offset by a $4.2 million increase in losses on sale of loans and changes in fair value on loans held-for-sale and a $1.5 million increase in losses on sale of securities, and a decrease in income from equity investments of $1.4 million. Our Trust Department fees were $3.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, and $3.7 millionin thesame period in 2023.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Non-interest income was $28.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $19.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase of $8.5 million was primarily due to $18.9 million in increased service charges on deposit accounts primarily due to increases in ICS One-Way Sell income, partially offset by a $4.1 million increase in losses on sale of loans and changes in fair value on loans held-for-sale and a $3.6 million increase in losses on sale of securities, a $1.6 million decrease in income from equity investments, a decrease in other income of $0.5 million, a $0.4 million decrease in Trust Department fees, and a decrease in income from Bank-owned life insurance of $0.2 million. Our Trust Department fees were $11.2 million for the nine months of 2024, compared to $11.6 million in thesame period in 2023.
Non-Interest Expense
Non-interest expense includes compensation and employee benefits, occupancy and depreciation expense, professional fees (including legal, accounting and other professional services), data processing, office maintenance and depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, advertising and promotion, federal deposit insurance premiums, and other expenses. The following table presents non-interest expense for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In thousands) 2024 2023 2024 2023
Compensation and employee benefits $ 23,757 $ 21,345 $ 69,075 $ 64,525
Occupancy and depreciation 3,423 3,349 9,705 10,184
Professional fees 2,575 2,222 7,284 7,211
Data processing 5,087 4,545 14,503 13,176
Office maintenance and depreciation 651 685 1,894 2,130
Amortization of intangible assets 183 222 548 666
Advertising and promotion 1,023 816 3,417 3,431
Federal deposit insurance premiums 900 1,200 3,000 3,018
Other expense 3,365 2,955 9,203 9,154
Total non-interest expense $ 40,964 $ 37,339 $ 118,629 $ 113,495
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Non-interest expense for the third quarter of 2024 was $41.0 million, an increase of $3.6 million from $37.3 million for the third quarter of 2023. The increase was driven by a $2.4 million increase in compensation and benefits expense related to an expected increase in compensation due to increased headcount and corporate incentive payments, and a $0.5 million increase in data processing, a $0.4 million increase in other expenses, a $0.4 million increase in professional fees and a $0.2 million increase in advertising and promotion expense. This was partially offset by a $0.3 million decrease in federal deposit insurance premiums expense.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Non-interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $118.6 million, an increase of $5.1 million from $113.5 million for nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was driven by a $4.6 million increase in compensation and benefits expense related to an expected increase in compensation due to increased headcount, corporate incentive payments, and temporary personnel costs, and a $1.3 million increase in data processing expense. This was partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in occupancy and depreciation expense due to a gain from settlement of a lease termination, a $0.2 million decrease in office maintenance and depreciation expense, and a $0.1 million increase in professional fees.
Income Taxes
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
We had a provision for income tax expense of $10.3 millionfor the third quarter of 2024, compared to $8.8 millionfor the third quarter of 2023. Our effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2024 was 26.9% compared to 28.4% for the third quarter of 2023.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
We had a provision for income tax expense of $30.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $24.2 million for same period in 2023. Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 27.2%, compared to 27.1% for the same period in 2023.
Financial Condition
Balance Sheet
Our total assets were $8.41 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $7.97 billion at December 31, 2023. Notable changes within individual balance sheet line items include a $582.6 million increase in deposits, a $199.0 million increase in securities, a $58.6 million increase in cash, a $24.9 million increase in resell agreements, a $140.8 million increase in loans receivable, net, and a $236.5 million decrease in borrowings.
Investment Securities
The primary goal of our securities portfolio is to maintain an available source of liquidity and an efficient investment return on excess capital, while maintaining a low-risk profile. We also use our securities portfolio to manage interest rate risk, meet Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA") goals, support the Company's mission, and to provide collateral for certain types of deposits or borrowings. An Investment Committee chaired by our Chief Financial Officer manages our investment securities portfolio according to written investment policies approved by our Board of Directors. Investments in our securities portfolio may change over time based on management's objectives and market conditions.
We seek to minimize credit risk in our securities portfolio through diversification, concentration limits, restrictions on high risk investments (such as subordinated positions), comprehensive pre-purchase analysis and stress testing, ongoing monitoring and by investing a significant portion of our securities portfolio in U.S. GSE obligations. GSEs include the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"), the Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") and the Small Business Administration ("SBA"). GNMA is a wholly-owned U.S. Government corporation whereas FHLMC and FNMA are private. Mortgage-related securities may include mortgage pass-through certificates, participation certificates and CMOs. We invest in non-GSE securities, including property assessed clean energy ("PACE") assessments, in order to generate higher returns, improve portfolio diversification and reduce interest rate and prepayment risk. With the exception of small legacy CRA investments, Trust Preferred securities, and certain corporate bonds, all of our non-GSE securities are senior positions that are the top of the capital structure.
Our investment securities portfolio consists of securities classified as available for sale and held-to-maturity. There were no trading securities in our investment portfolio at September 30, 2024 or at December 31, 2023. All available for sale securities are carried at fair value and may be used for liquidity purposes should management consider it to be in our best interest.
At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had available for sale securities of $1.77 billion and $1.48 billion, respectively.
At September 30, 2024, our held-to-maturity securities portfolio primarily consisted of PACE assessments, tax-exempt municipal securities, GSE commercial and residential certificates and other debt. We carry these securities at amortized cost. We had held-to-maturity securities of $1.61 billion at September 30, 2024, and $1.70 billion at December 31, 2023.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 we purchased a total of $793.4 million securities consisting of both available for sale and held-to-maturity and sold available for sale securities resulting in proceeds of $271.0 million and a net realized loss of $8.7 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 we purchased a total of $280.6 million securities consisting of both available for sale and held-to-maturity and sold available for sale securities resulting in proceeds of $250.0 million and a net realized loss of $5.1 million.
Management measures expected credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities on a collective basis by major security type. Accrued interest receivable on held-to-maturity debt securities totaled $17.8 million at September 30, 2024 and $22.5 million at December 31, 2023, and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses, as accrued interest receivable is reversed for securities placed on nonaccrual status. The allowance for credit losses for held-to-maturity securities at September 30, 2024 was $0.7 million compared to $0.7 million at December 31, 2023. The provision for credit losses for held-to-maturity securities was a
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recovery of $18.0 thousand and $31.0 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to an expense of $18 thousand and $83 thousand for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
For available-for-sale 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 the recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security's amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For debt securities available-for-sale 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 an expected 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 credit loss expense (or recovery). Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of an available-for-sale security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.
Accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale debt securities totaled $14.0 million at September 30, 2024 and $12.6 million at December 31, 2023, and is excluded from the estimate of credit losses, as accrued interest receivable is reversed for securities placed on nonaccrual status.
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The following table is a summary of our investment portfolio, using market value for available for sale securities and amortized cost excluding the allowance for credit losses for held-to-maturity securities, as of the dates indicated.
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
(In thousands) Amount % of
Portfolio 		Amount % of
Portfolio
Available for sale:
Traditional securities:
GSE certificates & CMOs $ 620,375 18.4 % $ 480,615 15.1 %
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs 218,480 6.5 % 196,860 6.2 %
ABS 666,893 19.7 % 627,635 19.7 %
Corporate 107,287 3.2 % 120,741 3.8 %
Other 4,010 0.1 % 3,888 0.1 %
PACE assessments:
Residential PACE assessments 149,500 4.4 % 53,303 1.7 %
Total available for sale 1,766,545 52.3 % 1,483,042 46.6 %
Held-to-maturity:
Traditional securities:
GSE certificates & CMOs $ 189,766 5.6 % $ 194,329 6.1 %
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs 75,078 2.2 % 79,406 2.5 %
ABS 253,036 7.5 % 279,916 8.8 %
Municipal 65,959 2.0 % 66,635 2.1 %
PACE assessments:
Commercial PACE assessments 256,128 7.6 % 258,306 8.1 %
Residential PACE assessments 773,101 22.8 % 818,963 25.8 %
Total held-to-maturity 1,613,068 47.7 % 1,697,555 53.4 %
Total securities $ 3,379,613 100.0 % $ 3,180,597 100.0 %
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The following table show contractual maturities and yields for the available-for sale and held-to-maturity securities portfolios:
Contractual Maturity as of September 30, 2024
One Year or Less One to Five Years Five to Ten Years Due after Ten Years
(In thousands) Amortized
Cost
Weighted Average
Yield (1)
Amortized
Cost
Weighted Average
Yield (1)
Amortized
Cost
Weighted Average
Yield (1)
Amortized
Cost
Weighted Average
Yield (1)
Available for sale:
Traditional securities:
GSE certificates & CMOs $ 14,622 5.2 % $ 28,332 4.1 % $ 26,691 4.2 % $ 572,620 4.4 %
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs - - % - - % - - % 230,968 3.9 %
ABS - - % 32,815 5.9 % 211,570 6.4 % 433,692 5.7 %
Corporate - - % 42,497 4.3 % 78,004 3.7 % - - %
Other - - % 4,197 5.4 % - - % - - %
PACE assessments:
Residential PACE assessments - - % - - % - - % 142,272 7.6 %
Held-to-maturity:
Traditional securities:
GSE certificates & CMOs - - % 14,727 3.1 % 22,136 3.0 % 152,903 2.9 %
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs - - % - - % - - % 75,078 2.5 %
ABS - - % - - % 148,907 6.3 % 104,129 4.1 %
Municipal - - % 9,452 3.7 % 3,530 2.2 % 52,977 2.8 %
PACE assessments:
Commercial PACE assessments - - % - - % - - % 256,128 5.3 %
Residential PACE assessments - - % - - % - - % 773,101 5.2 %
Total securities $ 14,622 5.2 % $ 132,020 4.5 % $ 490,838 5.7 % $ 2,793,868 4.9 %
(1)Estimated yield based on book price (amortized cost divided by par) using estimated prepayments and no change in interest rates.
The following table shows a breakdown of our asset-backed securities by sector and ratings at carrying value based on the fair value of available for sale securities and amortized cost of held-to-maturity securities as of September 30, 2024:
Expected Avg.
Life in Years
Credit Ratings
Highest Rating if split rated
(In thousands) Amount % %
Floating 		% AAA % AA % A % BBB %Not
Rated 		Total
CLO Commercial & Industrial $ 539,455 59 % 3.0 100 % 98 % 2 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 100 %
Consumer 205,420 22 % 4.9 0 % 37 % 36 % 27 % 0 % 0 % 100 %
Mortgage 99,884 11 % 1.9 100 % 100 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 100 %
Student 75,170 8 % 4.2 76 % 73 % 27 % 0 % 0 % 0 % 100 %
Total Securities: $ 919,929 100 % 3.4 76 % 83 % 11 % 6 % 0 % 0 % 100 %
Our securities portfolio primarily consists of high quality investments in mortgage-backed securities to government sponsored entities and other asset-backed securities and PACE assessments. All non-agency securities, composed of non-agency commercial
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mortgage-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations, non-agency mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed securities, are senior tranche and approximately 86% carry AAA credit ratings and 14% carry A credit ratings or higher. Approximately 50% of this portfolio is classified as "available for sale."
Loans
Lending related income is the most important component of our net interest income and is the main driver of our results of operations. Total loans, net of deferred origination fees and allowance for credit losses, were $4.49 billion as of September 30, 2024 compared to $4.35 billion as of December 31, 2023. Within our commercial loan portfolio, our primary focus has been on C&I, multifamily and CRE lending. Within our retail loan portfolio, our primary focus has been on residential 1-4 family (1st lien) mortgages. We intend to focus any organic growth in our loan portfolio on these lending areas as part of our strategic plan.
The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
(In thousands) September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Amount % of total loans Amount % of total loans
Commercial portfolio:
Commercial and industrial $ 1,058,376 23.3 % $ 1,010,998 22.9 %
Multifamily mortgages 1,291,380 28.4 % 1,148,120 26.1 %
Commercial real estate mortgages 415,077 9.1 % 353,432 8.0 %
Construction and land development mortgages 22,224 0.5 % 23,626 0.5 %
Total commercial portfolio 2,787,057 61.3 % 2,536,176 57.5 %
Retail portfolio:
Residential real estate lending 1,350,347 29.7 % 1,425,596 32.3 %
Consumer solar
374,499 8.2 % 408,260 9.3 %
Consumer and other
36,000 0.8 % 41,287 0.9 %
Total retail portfolio 1,760,846 38.7 % 1,875,143 42.5 %
Total loans 4,547,903 100.0 % 4,411,319 100.0 %
Allowance for credit losses
(61,466) (65,691)
Total loans, net $ 4,486,437 $ 4,345,628
Commercial loan portfolio
Our commercial loan portfolio comprised 61.3% of our total loan portfolio at September 30, 2024 and 57.5% of our total loan portfolio at December 31, 2023. The major categories of our commercial loan portfolio are discussed below:
C&I. Our C&I loans are generally made to small and medium-sized manufacturers and wholesale, retail and service-based businesses to provide either working capital or to finance major capital expenditures. In addition, our C&I portfolio includes commercial solar financings; for many of these we are the sole lender, while for some others we are either the lead bank or are a participant in a syndicated credit facility led by another institution. The primary source of repayment for C&I loans is generally operating cash flows of the business or project. We also seek to minimize risks related to these loans by requiring such loans to be collateralized by various business assets (including inventory, equipment, accounts receivable, and the assignment of contracts that generate cash flow). The average size of our C&I loans at September 30, 2024 by exposure was $4.0 million with a median size of $0.7 million. Our lending strategy focuses on developing full customer relationships including deposits, cash management, and lending. The businesses that we focus on are generally mission aligned with our core values, including organic and natural products, sustainable companies, clean energy, nonprofits, and B CorporationsTM.
Our C&I loans totaled $1.06 billion at September 30, 2024, which comprised 23.3% of our total loan portfolio. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the C&I loan portfolio increased by 4.7% from $1.01 billion at December 31, 2023.
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Multifamily. Our multifamily loans are generally used to purchase or refinance apartment buildings of five units or more, which collateralize the loan, in major metropolitan areas within our markets. Multifamily loans have 67% of their exposure in New York City. Our multifamily loans have been underwritten under stringent guidelines on loan-to-value and debt service coverage ratios that are designed to mitigate credit and concentration risk in this loan category. The average current LTV of our multifamily loans is approximately 53%.
Our multifamily loans totaled $1.29 billion at September 30, 2024, which comprised 28.4% of our total loan portfolio. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the multifamily loan portfolio increased by 12.5% from $1.15 billion at December 31, 2023.
CRE. Our CRE loans are used to purchase or refinance office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, medical facilities and mixed-used buildings. Our CRE loans totaled $415.1 million at September 30, 2024, which comprised 9.1% of our total loan portfolio. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the CRE loan portfolio increased by 17.4% from $353.4 million at December 31, 2023.
Retail loan portfolio
Our retail loan portfolio comprised 38.7% of our total loan portfolio at September 30, 2024 and 42.5% of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2023. The major categories of our retail loan portfolio are discussed below.
Residential real estate lending. Our residential 1-4 family mortgage loans are residential mortgages that are primarily secured by single-family homes, which can be owner occupied or investor owned. Our residential real estate lending portfolio is 99% first mortgage loans and 1% second mortgage loans. These loans are either originated by our loan officers or purchased from other originators with the servicing generally retained by such originators. As of September 30, 2024, approximately 80% of our residential 1-4 family mortgage loans were either originated by our loan officers or were acquired in our acquisition of New Resource Bank, and 20% were purchased or acquired. Our residential real estate lending loans totaled $1.35 billion at September 30, 2024, which comprised 76.7% of our retail loan portfolio and 29.7% of our total loan portfolio. As of September 30, 2024, our residential real estate lending loans decreased by 5.3% from $1.43 billion at December 31, 2023.
Consumer solar. Our consumer solar portfolio is comprised of purchased residential solar loans, secured by Uniform Commercial Code financing statements. Our consumer solar loans totaled $374.5 million at September 30, 2024, which comprised 8.2% of our total loan portfolio, compared to $408.3 million, or 9.3% of our total loan portfolio, at December 31, 2023.
Consumer and other. Our consumer and other portfolio is comprised of purchased student loans, unsecured consumer loans and overdraft lines. Our consumer and other loans totaled $36.0 million at September 30, 2024, which comprised 0.8% of our total loan portfolio, compared to $41.3 million, or 0.9% of our total loan portfolio, at December 31, 2023.
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Maturities of Loans
The information in the following table is based on the contractual maturities of individual loans, including loans that may be subject to renewal at their contractual maturity. Renewal of these loans is subject to review and credit approval, as well as modification of terms upon maturity. Actual repayments of loans may differ from the maturities reflected below because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. The following tables summarize the loan maturity distribution by type and related interest rate characteristics at September 30, 2024:
(In thousands) One year or less After one but
within five years 		After five years but within 15 years After 15 years Total
Commercial Portfolio:
Commercial and industrial $ 240,432 $ 380,510 $ 285,116 $ 152,318 $ 1,058,376
Multifamily 198,430 738,098 352,459 2,393 1,291,380
Commercial real estate 101,144 255,742 51,694 6,497 415,077
Construction and land development 20,673 1,551 - - 22,224
Retail Portfolio:
Residential real estate lending 317 5,294 132,445 1,212,291 1,350,347
Consumer solar - 2,309 62,589 309,601 374,499
Consumer and other 765 2,033 24,442 8,760 36,000
Total Loans $ 561,761 $ 1,385,537 $ 908,745 $ 1,691,860 $ 4,547,903
The following table presents our loans held for investment with maturity due after September 30, 2025:
(In thousands) Fixed Adjustable Total
Commercial Portfolio:
Commercial and industrial $ 518,095 $ 299,849 $ 817,944
Multifamily 1,060,015 32,935 1,092,950
Commercial real estate 308,193 5,740 313,933
Construction and land development 1,551 - 1,551
Retail Portfolio:
Residential real estate lending 780,703 569,327 1,350,030
Consumer solar 374,499 - 374,499
Consumer and other 35,096 139 35,235
Total Loans $ 3,078,152 $ 907,990 $ 3,986,142
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Allowance for Credit Losses
We maintain the allowance at a level we believe is sufficient to absorb current expected credit losses in our loan portfolio. For further discussion of the adoption of and methodology under the CECL standard, refer to refer to Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
The following tables presents, by loan type, the changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In thousands) 2024 2023 2024 2023
Balance at beginning of period $ 63,444 $ 67,431 $ 65,691 $ 45,031
Adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 - - - 21,229
Loan charge-offs:
Commercial portfolio:
Commercial and industrial (5,435) - (6,656) (1,726)
Multifamily - (1,228) - (2,355)
Commercial real estate - - - -
Construction and land development - - - -
Retail portfolio:
Residential real estate lending (2) (4) (166) (63)
Consumer solar (1,601) (1,949) (6,011) (5,580)
Consumer and other (123) (15) (229) (254)
Total loan charge-offs (7,161) (3,196) (13,062) (9,978)
Recoveries of loans previously charged-off:
Commercial portfolio:
Commercial and industrial 54 6 68 48
Multifamily - - - -
Commercial real estate - - - -
Construction and land development - - - -
Retail portfolio:
Residential real estate lending 108 244 903 571
Consumer solar 101 - 272 842
Consumer and other 21 11 39 25
Total loan recoveries 284 261 1,282 1,486
Net charge-offs (6,877) (2,935) (11,780) (8,492)
Provision for credit losses 4,899 3,319 7,555 10,047
Balance at end of period $ 61,466 $ 67,815 $ 61,466 $ 67,815
During the quarter, the allowance for credit losses on loans decreased $1.9 millionto $61.5 millionat September 30, 2024from $63.4 million at June 30, 2024. The ratio of allowance to total loans was 1.35% at September 30, 2024 and 1.42% at June 30, 2024.
At September 30, 2024 the allowance for credit losses on held-to-maturity securities was $0.7 million, compared to $0.7 million at June 30, 2024.
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Allocation of Allowance for Credit Losses
The following table presents the allocation of the allowance for credit losses on loans and the percentage of the total amount of loans in each loan category listed as of the dates indicated:
At September 30, 2024 At December 31, 2023
(In thousands) Amount % of total loans Amount % of total loans
Commercial Portfolio:
Commercial and industrial $ 10,732 23.3 % $ 18,331 22.9 %
Multifamily 4,787 28.4 % 2,133 26.1 %
Commercial real estate 1,657 9.1 % 1,276 8.0 %
Construction and land development 828 0.5 % 24 0.5 %
Total commercial portfolio $ 18,004 61.3 % $ 21,764 57.5 %
Retail Portfolio:
Residential real estate lending $ 12,396 29.7 % 13,273 32.3 %
Consumer Solar 28,764 8.2 % 33.1 % 27,978 9.3 %
Consumer and other 2,302 0.9 % 2,676 0.9 %
Total retail portfolio $ 43,462 38.7 % $ 43,927 42.5 %
Total allowance for credit losses on loans
$ 61,466 $ 65,691
The following table presents the allocation of the allowance for credit losses on securities and the percentage of the total amount of held-to-maturity securities in each security category listed as of the dates indicated:
At September 30, 2024 At December 31, 2023
(In thousands) Amount
% of total held-to-maturity securities
Amount
% of total held-to-maturity securities
Traditional securities:
GSE certificates & CMOs $ - 11.8 % $ - 11.4 %
Non-GSE certificates & CMOs 51 4.7 % 54 4.7 %
ABS - 15.8 % - 16.5 %
Municipal - 4.1 % - 3.9 %
Total traditional securities
$ 51 36.4 % $ 54 36.5 %
PACE assessments:
Commercial PACE assessments $ 255 15.9 % $ 258 15.2 %
Residential PACE assessments 386 47.9 % 409 48.3 %
Total retail portfolio $ 641 63.8 % $ 667 63.5 %
Total allowance for credit losses on securities
$ 692 $ 721
Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming assets include all loans categorized as nonaccrual, other real estate owned and other repossessed assets. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued, or the loan is placed on nonaccrual, when the full collection of principal and interest is in doubt. Interest on loans is generally recognized on the accrual basis. Interest is not accrued on loans that are more than 90 days delinquent on payments, and any interest that was accrued but unpaid on such loans is reversed from interest income at that time, or when deemed to be uncollectible. Interest subsequently received on such loans is recorded as interest income or alternatively as
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a reduction in the amortized cost of the loan if there is significant doubt as to the collectability of the unpaid principal balance. Loans are returned to accrual status when principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
The following table sets forth our nonperforming assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
(In thousands) September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Loans 90 days past due and accruing $ - $ -
Nonaccrual loans held for sale 989 989
Nonaccrual loans - Commercial 17,108 23,189
Nonaccrual loans - Retail 10,542 9,994
Nonaccrual securities 8 31
Total nonperforming assets $ 28,647 $ 34,203
Nonaccrual loans:
Commercial and industrial $ 1,849 $ 7,533
Multifamily - -
Commercial real estate 4,146 4,490
Construction and land development 11,113 11,166
Total commercial portfolio 17,108 23,189
Residential real estate lending 7,578 7,218
Consumer solar 2,848 2,673
Consumer and other 116 103
Total retail portfolio 10,542 9,994
Total nonaccrual loans $ 27,650 $ 33,183
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.34 % 0.43 %
Nonaccrual assets to total assets 0.34 % 0.43 %
Nonaccrual loans to total loans 0.61 % 0.75 %
Allowance for credit losses on loans to nonaccrual loans 222.30 % 197.97 %
Allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans 1.35 % 1.49 %
Annualized net charge-offs to average loans
0.61 % 0.33 %
Nonperforming assets totaled $28.6 million, or 0.34% of period-end total assets at September 30, 2024, an decrease of $5.6 million, compared with $34.2 million, or 0.43% of period-end total assets at December 31, 2023. The decrease in non-performing assets at September 30, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023 assets was primarily driven by a $6.1 million decrease in commercial and industrial nonaccrual loans offset by a $0.5 million increase in retail nonaccrual loans.
Potential problem loans are loans which management has doubts as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with the present loan repayment terms. Potential problem loans are performing loans and include our special mention and substandard-accruing commercial loans and/or retail loans 30-89 days past due. Potential problem loans are not included in the nonperforming assets table above and totaled 82.1 million, or 1.0% of total assets, at September 30, 2024, as follows: $71.7 million are commercial loans currently in workout that management expects will be rehabilitated; $5.4 million are residential real estate loans at 30-89 days delinquent, and $5.0 million are consumer loans at 30-89 days delinquent.
Resell Agreements
As of September 30, 2024, we have entered into $74.9 million of short term investments of resell agreements backed by residential first-lien mortgage loans, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.34%. As of December 31, 2023, we have entered
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into $50.0 million of short term investments of resell agreements backed by residential first-lien mortgage loans, with a weighted interest rate of 6.34%.
Deferred Tax Asset
We had a deferred tax asset, net of deferred tax liabilities, of $38.5 million at September 30, 2024 and $56.6 million at December 31, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, our deferred tax assets were fully realizable with no valuation allowance held against the balance. Our management concluded that it was more-likely-than-not that the entire amount will be realized.
We will evaluate the recoverability of our net deferred tax asset on a periodic basis and record decreases (increases) as a deferred tax provision (benefit) in the Consolidated Statements of Income as appropriate.
Deposits
Deposits represent our primary source of funds. We are focused on growing our core deposits through relationship-based banking with our business and consumer clients. Total deposits were $7.59 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $7.01 billion at December 31, 2023. We believe that our strong deposit franchise is attributable to our mission-based strategy of developing and maintaining relationships with our clients who share similar values and through maintaining a high level of service.
We gather deposits through each of our three branch locations across New York City, our one branch in Washington, D.C., our one branch in San Francisco and through the efforts of our commercial banking team including our Boston group which focuses nationally on business growth. Through our branch network, online, mobile and direct banking channels, we offer a variety of deposit products including demand deposit accounts, money market deposits, NOW accounts, savings and certificates of deposit, Insured Cash Sweep accounts, Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service accounts, and brokered certificates of deposit. We bank politically active customers, such as campaigns, PACs ("political action committees"), and state and national party committees, which we refer to as political deposits. These deposits exhibit seasonality based on election cycles. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had approximately $1.96 billion and $1.19 billion, respectively, in political deposits on- and off-balance sheet which are primarily in demand deposits.
Additionally, we utilize a custodial deposit transference structure through the IntraFi ICS ("Insured Cash Sweep") network for certain deposit programs whereby we, acting as custodian of account holder funds, place a portion of such account holder funds that are not needed to support near term settlement at one or more third-party banks insured by the FDIC (each, a "Program Bank"). Accounts opened at Program Banks are established in our name as custodian, for the benefit of our account holders. We remain the issuer of all accounts under the applicable account holder agreements and have sole custodial control and transaction authority over the accounts opened at Program Banks. We maintain the records of each account holder's deposits maintained at Program Banks. These off-balance sheet deposits totaled $1.18 billion at September 30, 2024 and $303.1 million at December 31, 2023. In return for record keeping services at Program Banks, the Company receives a servicing fee. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized $8.1 million and $16.9 million in servicing fee income. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.8 thousand and $0.8 thousand in servicing fee income, respectively.
Total estimated uninsured deposits at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $4.52 billion and $4.04 billion, respectively.
Maturities of time certificates of deposit and other time deposits of $250,000 or more outstanding at September 30, 2024 are summarized as follows:
Maturities as of September 30, 2024
(In thousands)
Within three months $ 22,269
After three but within six months 7,434
After six months but within twelve months 11,206
After twelve months 3,098
$ 44,007
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Evaluation of Interest Rate Risk
Our simulation models incorporate various assumptions, which we believe are reasonable but which may have a significant impact on results such as: (1) the timing of changes in interest rates, (2) shifts or rotations in the yield curve, (3) loan and securities prepayment speeds for different interest rate scenarios, (4) interest rates and balances of indeterminate-maturity deposits for different scenarios, and (5) new volume and yield assumptions for loans, securities and deposits. Because of limitations inherent in any approach used to measure interest rate risk, simulation results are not intended as a forecast of the actual effect of a change in market interest rates on our results but rather to better plan and execute appropriate asset-liability management strategies and manage our interest rate risk.
In accordance with the Company's policies, the Company may enter into derivative transactions to hedge against interest rate risk. The impact of existing derivative contracts are included in the simulation analysis below.
Potential changes to our net interest income and economic value of equity in hypothetical rising and declining rate scenarios calculated as of September 30, 2024 are presented in the following table. The projections assume immediate, parallel shifts downward of the yield curve of 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points and immediate, parallel shifts upward of the yield curve of 100, 200 and 300 basis points.
The results of this simulation analysis are hypothetical and should not be relied on as indicative of expected operating results. A variety of factors might cause actual results to differ substantially from what is depicted. For example, if the timing and magnitude of interest rate changes differ from those projected, our net interest income might vary significantly. Non-parallel yield curve shifts such as a flattening or steepening of the yield curve or changes in interest rate spreads, would also cause our net interest income to be different from that depicted. An increasing interest rate environment could reduce projected net interest income if deposits and other short-term liabilities re-price faster than expected or faster than our assets re-price. Actual results could differ from those projected if we grow assets and liabilities faster or slower than estimated, if we experience a net outflow of deposit liabilities or if our mix of assets and liabilities otherwise changes. Actual results could also differ from those projected if we experience substantially different repayment speeds in our loan portfolio than those assumed in the simulation model. Finally, these simulation results do not contemplate all the actions that we may undertake in response to potential or actual changes in interest rates, such as changes to our loan, investment, deposit, funding or hedging strategies.
Change in Market Interest Rates as of September 30, 2024 Estimated Increase (Decrease) in:
Immediate Shift Economic Value of
Equity
Economic Value of
Equity ($ in thousands)
Year 1 Net Interest
Income
Year 1 Net Interest
Income ($ in thousands)
+300 basis points -15.0% (229,556) -0.9% (2,698)
+200 basis points -8.1% (124,682) 1.4% 4,201
+100 basis points -2.3% (35,366) 1.9% 5,741
-100 basis points -0.8% (12,817) -3.2% (9,542)
-200 basis points -6.2% (95,596) -6.9% (20,708)
-300 basis points -19.9% (305,286) -12.2% (36,621)
-400 basis points -42.8% (655,133) -18.4% (55,053)
Liquidity
Liquidity refers to our ability to maintain cash flow that is adequate to fund our operations, support asset growth, maintain reserve requirements and meet present and future obligations of deposit withdrawals, lending obligations and other contractual obligations through either the sale or maturity of existing assets or by obtaining additional funding through liability management. Our liquidity risk management policy provides the framework that we use to maintain adequate liquidity and sources of available liquidity at levels that enable us to meet all reasonably foreseeable short-term, long-term and strategic liquidity demands. The Asset and Liability Management Committee is responsible for oversight of liquidity risk management activities in accordance with the provisions of our liquidity risk policy and applicable bank regulatory capital and liquidity laws and regulations. Our liquidity risk management process includes (i) ongoing analysis and monitoring of our funding requirements under various balance sheet and economic scenarios, (ii) review and monitoring of lenders, depositors, brokers and other liability holders to ensure appropriate diversification of funding sources and (iii) liquidity contingency planning to address liquidity needs in the event of unforeseen market disruption impacting a wide range of variables. We continuously monitor our liquidity position in
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order for our assets and liabilities to be managed in a manner that will meet our immediate and long-term funding requirements. We manage our liquidity position to meet the daily cash flow needs of customers, while maintaining an appropriate balance between assets and liabilities to meet the return on investment objectives of our stockholders. We also monitor our liquidity requirements in light of interest rate trends, changes in the economy, and the scheduled maturity and interest rate sensitivity of our securities and loan portfolios and deposits. The complexity of liquidity management increases due to the varying levels of management control that can be exerted over different elements of the balance sheet. For example, the timing of maturities of our investment portfolio is fairly predictable and subject to a high degree of control when we make investment decisions. Net deposit inflows and outflows, however, are far less predictable and are not subject to the same degree of certainty.
In addition to assessing liquidity risk on a consolidated basis, we monitor the parent company's liquidity. The parent company's routine funding requirements consist primarily of operating expenses, dividends paid to shareholders, debt service, repurchases of common stock and funds used for acquisitions. The parent company obtains funding to meet its obligations from dividends collected from its subsidiaries and the issuance of debt and capital securities. Dividend payments to the parent company by its subsidiary bank are subject to regulatory review and statutory limitations and, in some instances, regulatory approval. The Company maintains sufficient funding to meet expected capital and debt service obligations for 24 months without the support of dividends from subsidiaries and assuming access to the wholesale markets is maintained. The Company maintains sufficient liquidity to meet its capital and debt service obligations for 12 months under adverse conditions without the support of dividends from subsidiaries or access to the wholesale markets.
Our liquidity position is supported by management of our liquid assets and liabilities and access to alternative sources of funds. Our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements are primarily to fund on-going operations, including payment of interest on deposits and debt, extensions of credit to borrowers and capital expenditures. These liquidity requirements are met primarily through our deposits, FHLBNY advances and the principal and interest payments we receive on loans and investment securities. Cash, interest-bearing deposits in third-party banks, securities available for sale and maturing or prepaying balances in our investment and loan portfolios are our most liquid assets. Other sources of liquidity that are available to us include the sale of loans we hold for investment, securitization of loans or PACE assessments, the ability to acquire additional national market non-core deposits, borrowings through the Federal Reserve's discount window and the issuance of debt or equity securities. We believe that the sources of available liquidity are adequate to meet our current and reasonably foreseeable future liquidity needs.
At September 30, 2024, our cash and equivalents, which consist of cash and amounts due from banks and interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions, amounted to $149.2 million, or 1.8% of total assets, compared to $90.6 million, or 1.1% of total assets at December 31, 2023. The $58.6 million, or 64.7%, increase is due to normal business activity, paydowns of borrowings, and strategic investment securities purchases, offset by investments in resell agreements. Our available for sale securities at September 30, 2024 were $1.77 billion, or 21.0% of total assets, compared to $1.48 billion, or 18.6% of total assets at December 31, 2023. Investment securities with an aggregate fair value of $1.21 billion at September 30, 2024 were pledged to secure outstanding advances, letters of credit, provide additional borrowing potential, and collateralize municipal deposits. Additionally, mortgage loans with an unpaid principal balance of $2.45 billion and $2.35 billion respectively, were pledged to the FHLBNY to secure outstanding advances, letters of credit and to provide additional borrowing potential.
The liability portion of the balance sheet serves as our primary source of liquidity. Over the long term, we plan to meet our future cash needs through the generation of deposits. Customer deposits have historically provided a sizeable source of relatively stable and low-cost funds. We are also a member of the FHLBNY, from which we can borrow for leverage or liquidity purposes. The FHLBNY requires that securities and qualifying loans be pledged to secure any advances. At September 30, 2024, we had $4.8 million advances from the FHLBNY and a remaining credit availability of $2.11 billion. In addition, we maintain borrowing capacity of approximately $981.9 million with the Federal Reserve's discount window that is secured by certain securities from our portfolio which are not pledged for other purposes.
We also had $63.7 million in subordinated debt, net of issuance costs. Our cash, off-balance sheet deposits, and borrowing capacity totaled $4.42 billionof immediately available funds, in addition to unpledged securities with two-day availability of $423.0 millionfor total liquidity within two-days of $4.84 billion, which provided coverage for 107%of total uninsured deposits.
Capital Resources
Total stockholders' equity at September 30, 2024 was $698.3 million, compared to $585.4 million at December 31, 2023, an increase of $113.0 million. The increase was primarily driven by $81.9 million of net income and a $39.3 million improvement in
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accumulated other comprehensive loss due to the tax effected mark-to-market on our securities portfolio, offset by $10.6 million in dividends paid at $0.36 per outstanding share, and $0.3 million of common stock repurchases.
We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking regulators. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by federal banking regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on our financial statements.
Basel III rules impose minimum capital requirements for bank holding companies and banks. The Basel III rules apply to all national and state banks and savings associations regardless of size and bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies with consolidated assets of more than $3 billion. In order to avoid restrictions on capital distributions or discretionary bonus payments to executives, a covered banking organization must maintain the fully phased in "capital conservation buffer" of 2.5% on top of its minimum risk-based capital requirements. This buffer must consist solely of common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital, but the buffer applies to all three measurements (common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital, Tier 1 capital and total capital). The capital conservation is equal to 2.5% of risk-weighted assets.
The following table shows the regulatory capital ratios for the Bank and the Company at the dates indicated:
Actual
For Capital
Adequacy Purposes(1)
To Be Considered
Well Capitalized
Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
(In thousands)
September 30, 2024
Consolidated:
Total capital to risk weighted assets $ 858,224 16.25 % $ 422,276 8.00 % N/A N/A
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 729,819 13.82 % 316,707 6.00 % N/A N/A
Tier 1 capital to average assets 729,819 8.63 % 338,329 4.00 % N/A N/A
Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets 729,819 13.82 % 237,530 4.50 % N/A N/A
Bank:
Total capital to risk weighted assets $ 843,411 15.98 % $ 422,267 8.00 % $ 527,834 10.00 %
Tier I capital to risk weighted assets 778,688 14.75 % 316,701 6.00 % 422,267 8.00 %
Tier I capital to average assets 778,688 9.21 % 338,320 4.00 % 422,900 5.00 %
Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets 778,688 14.75 % 237,525 4.50 % 343,092 6.50 %
December 31, 2023
Consolidated:
Total capital to risk weighted assets $ 788,207 15.64 % $ 403,277 8.00 % N/A N/A
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 654,555 12.98 % 302,458 6.00 % N/A N/A
Tier 1 capital to average assets 654,555 8.07 % 324,511 4.00 % N/A N/A
Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets 654,555 12.98 % 226,843 4.50 % N/A N/A
Bank:
Total capital to risk weighted assets $ 752,828 14.93 % $ 403,266 8.00 % $ 504,083 10.00 %
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets 689,724 13.68 % 302,450 6.00 % 403,266 8.00 %
Tier 1 capital to average assets 689,724 8.50 % 324,515 4.00 % 405,643 5.00 %
Common equity tier 1 to risk weighted assets 689,724 13.68 % 226,837 4.50 % 327,654 6.50 %
(1) Amounts are shown exclusive of the capital conservation buffer of 2.50%.
As of September 30, 2024, the Bank was categorized as "well capitalized" under the prompt corrective action measures and met the capital conservation buffer requirements.
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Contractual Obligations
We have entered into contractual obligations in the normal course of business that involve elements of credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk. The following table summarizes these relations by contractual maturity date as of September 30, 2024:
September 30, 2024
(In thousands) Total Less than 1 year 1-3 years 3-5 years More than 5 years
FHLBNY Advances $ 4,754 $ 4,754 $ - $ - $ -
Subordinated Debt 63,682 - - - 63,682
Operating Leases 23,132 2,707 20,425 - -
Certificates of Deposit 318,974 93,362 191,301 25,187 9,124
$ 410,542 $ 100,823 $ 211,726 $ 25,187 $ 72,806
Investment Obligations
The Company is party to agreements with Pace Funding Group LLC, which operates Home Run Financing, for the purchase of PACE assessments until the end of January 2025. These investments are to be held in the Company's available for sale and held-to-maturity investment portfolio. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had purchased $812.4 million of these obligations and had an estimated remaining commitment of $60.9 million. The PACE assessments have equal-lien priority with property taxes and generally rank senior to first lien mortgages. The Company anticipates these commitments will be funded by means of normal cash flows, a reduction in cash and cash equivalents, or by pay-downs and maturities of loans and other investments.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Material changes in our market risk as of September 30, 2024 from that presented in the 2023 Annual Report are described in Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q below. Our interest rate sensitivity position at September 30, 2024 is set forth in the table labeled "Evaluation of Interest Rate Risk" in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e), as of September 30, 2024. Based on such evaluations, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Company implemented new internal controls in response to entering into derivative transactions. There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We are subject to certain pending and threatened legal proceedings that arise out of the ordinary course of business. Additionally, we, like all banking organizations, are subject to regulatory examinations and investigations. Based upon management's current knowledge, following consultation with legal counsel, in the opinion of management, there is no pending or threatened legal matter that would result in a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operation, either individually or in the aggregate.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Investing in shares of our common stock involves certain risks, including those identified and described in Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on March 7, 2024, as well as cautionary statements contained in this report, including those under the caption "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," risks and matters described elsewhere in this report and in our other filings with the SEC.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
The following table contains information regarding purchases of our common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2024 by or on behalf of the Company or any "affiliate purchaser" as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act:
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period (Settlement Date)
Total number of shares purchased(1)
Average price paid per share Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs
Approximate dollar value that may yet be purchased under plans or programs(2)
July 1 through July 31, 2024 11,553 $ 29.05 - $ 19,549,731
August 1 through August 31, 2024 14,964 32.30 - $ 19,549,731
September 1 through September 30, 2024 - - - $ 19,549,731
Total 26,517 $ 30.88 -
(1) Includes 14,196 shares withheld by the Company for options exercises, 12,321 shares withheld for taxes related to the exercise or vesting of options and stock awards, as well as 0 shares repurchased pursuant to the share repurchase program described in Note (2).
(2) Effective February 25, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved an increase to the share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of an aggregate amount up to $40 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. The authorization did not require the Company to acquire any specified number of shares and can be suspended or discontinued without prior notice. Under this authorization, no common stock was purchased during the third quarter of 2024. The approximate dollar value that may yet to be purchased under the plans or programs is $19.5 million.
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Item 5. Other Information
Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Executive Officers
On July 30, 2024, Sean Searby, Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) for the sale of up to 11,000 shares of the Company's common stock, net of shares to be withheld for taxes upon the exercise or vesting of underlying stock awards, with such transactions to occur during sale periods beginning on or after October 30, 2024and ending on the earlier of October 29, 2025or the date on which all shares authorized for sale have been sold in conformance with the terms of the arrangement.
On August 12, 2024, Jason Darby, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) for the sale of up to 4,000 shares of the Company's common stock, net of shares to be withheld for taxes upon the exercise or vesting of underlying stock awards, with such transactions to occur during sale periods beginning on or after November 11, 2024and ending on the earlier of November 10, 2025or the date on which all shares authorized for sale have been sold in conformance with the terms of the arrangement.
On August 29, 2024, Sam Brown, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) for the sale of up to 8,269 shares of the Company's common stock, net of shares to be withheld for taxes upon the exercise or vesting of underlying stock awards, with such transactions to occur during sale periods beginning on or after January 2, 2025and ending on the earlier of December 31, 2025or the date on which all shares authorized for sale have been sold in conformance with the terms of the arrangement.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
3.1
3.2
4.1
Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A), other instruments that define the rights of holders of the long-term indebtedness of Amalgamated Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries that does not exceed 10% of its consolidated assets have not been filed; however, Amalgamated Financial Corp. agrees to furnish a copy of any such agreement to the SEC upon request.
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
32.1
Section 1350 Certifications
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Interactive data files for the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Amalgamated Financial Corp. for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
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The cover page of Amalgamated Financial Corp.'s Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, formatted in iXBRL (included with the Exhibit 101 attachments).
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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.
AMALGAMATED FINANCIAL CORP.
November 5, 2024 By: /s/ Priscilla Sims Brown
Priscilla Sims Brown
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
November 5, 2024 By: /s/ Jason Darby
Jason Darby
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
November 5, 2024 By: /s/ Leslie Veluswamy
Leslie Veluswamy
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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