CF Bankshares Inc.

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

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark one)

[X] 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 the transition period from __________ to______________

Commission File Number 0-25045

CF BANKSHARES INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

34-1877137

(State or other jurisdiction of

(IRS Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

4960 E. Dublin Granville Road, Suite #400, Columbus, Ohio 43081

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(614) 334-7979

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

______________N/A________________________

(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

(Voting) Common Stock, $.01 par value

CFBK

The NASDAQCapital 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 [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See 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 [ ] Accelerated Filer [ ] Non-accelerated Filer[X] Smaller Reporting Company [X]

Emerging Growth Company [ ]

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 Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes [ ] No [X]

As of November 8, 2024, there were 5,125,885shares of the registrant's (Voting) Common Stock outstanding and 1,260,700shares of the registrant's Non-Voting Common Stock outstanding.

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CF BANKSHARES INC.

INDEX

PART I. Financial Information

Page

Item 1. Financial Statements

3

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) and December 31, 2023

3

ConsolidatedStatements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)

4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)

5

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)

6

ConsolidatedStatements of Cash Flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)

8

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited))

10

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

38

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

50

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

51

PART II. Other Information

52

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

52

Item 1A. Risk Factors

52

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

52

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

52

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

52

Item 5. Other Information

52

Item 6. Exhibits

53

Signatures

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CF BANKSHARES INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

September 30,

December 31,

2024

2023

(unaudited)

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$

233,520

$

261,595

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

100

100

Securities available for sale

8,690

8,092

Equity securities

5,000

5,000

Loans held for sale, at fair value

5,240

1,849

Loans and leases, net of allowance for credit losses of $16,780and $16,865, respectively

1,717,075

1,694,133

FHLB and FRB stock

8,908

8,482

Premises and equipment, net

3,480

3,812

Operating lease right-of-use assets

6,259

5,221

Bank owned life insurance

26,899

26,266

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

51,323

44,065

Total assets

$

2,066,494

$

2,058,615

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Deposits

Noninterest bearing

$

257,715

$

235,916

Interest bearing

1,487,861

1,508,141

Total deposits

1,745,576

1,744,057

FHLB advances and other debt

108,672

109,995

Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance

1,214

2,179

Operating lease liabilities

6,387

5,302

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

25,652

26,747

Subordinated debentures

14,990

14,961

Total liabilities

1,902,491

1,903,241

Commitments and contingent liabilities

-

-

Stockholders' equity

Common stock, $0.01par value;

shares authorized: 9,090,909, including 1,260,700shares of non-voting common stock

Voting common stock, $0.01par value; shares issued: 5,525,611at September 30, 2024 and 5,665,958at December 31, 2023

55

57

Non-voting common stock, $0.01par value;

shares issued: 1,260,700at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

13

13

Series D preferred stock, $0.01par value; 5,000shares authorized;

2,160shares issued at September 30, 2024 and 0shares issued at December 31, 2023

-

-

Additional paid-in capital

91,912

91,068

Retained earnings

84,326

76,517

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,960)

(2,290)

Treasury stock, at cost; 398,201shares of voting common stock at September 30, 2024 and 381,098shares of voting common stock at December 31, 2023

(10,343)

(9,991)

Total stockholders' equity

164,003

155,374

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

2,066,494

$

2,058,615

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Interest and dividend income

Loans and leases, including fees

$

27,189

$

25,121

$

79,538

$

71,143

Securities

144

101

406

529

FHLB and FRB stock dividends

167

166

496

425

Federal funds sold and other

2,496

2,778

7,957

6,470

29,996

28,166

88,397

78,567

Interest expense

Deposits

17,382

15,421

50,816

39,500

FHLB advances and other debt

785

783

2,370

2,314

Subordinated debentures

369

295

1,100

867

18,536

16,499

54,286

42,681

Net interest income

11,460

11,667

34,111

35,886

Provision for credit losses

Provision for credit losses-loans

786

1,198

5,298

1,402

Provision (reversal) for credit losses-unfunded commitments

(228)

(5)

58

40

558

1,193

5,356

1,442

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

10,902

10,474

28,755

34,444

Noninterest income

Service charges on deposit accounts

655

396

1,837

1,079

Net gains on sales of residential mortgage loans

110

48

287

85

Net gains on sales of commercial loans

-

12

167

12

Swap fee income

252

444

252

616

Earnings on bank owned life insurance

216

157

633

462

Other

373

244

553

744

1,606

1,301

3,729

2,998

Noninterest expense

Salaries and employee benefits

3,539

3,420

10,617

11,184

Occupancy and equipment

472

427

1,377

1,264

Data processing

623

532

1,887

1,568

Franchise and other taxes

326

308

968

935

Professional fees

654

635

1,907

1,873

Director fees

153

162

421

496

Postage, printing and supplies

29

31

115

123

Advertising and marketing

47

53

99

307

Telephone

51

61

154

197

Loan expenses

233

151

939

510

Depreciation

119

145

371

426

FDIC premiums

529

568

1,628

1,590

Regulatory assessment

63

63

194

181

Other insurance

45

55

152

154

Other

343

149

676

816

7,226

6,760

21,505

21,624

Income before incomes taxes

5,282

5,015

10,979

15,818

Income tax expense

1,077

984

2,009

3,116

Net income

$

4,205

$

4,031

$

8,970

$

12,702

Earnings allocated to participating securities (Series D preferred stock)

(140)

-

(251)

-

Net income attributable to common stockholders

$

4,065

$

4,031

$

8,719

$

12,702

Earnings per common share:

Basic

$

0.65

$

0.63

$

1.39

$

1.98

Diluted

$

0.65

$

0.62

$

1.38

$

1.97

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net income

$

4,205

$

4,031

$

8,970

$

12,702

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period related to securities available for sale, net of tax of $74and $4and $88and ($92)

277

17

330

(347)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

277

17

330

(347)

Comprehensive income

$

4,482

$

4,048

$

9,300

$

12,355

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended September 30, 2024

Voting Common Stock

Non-Voting Common Stock

Series D Preferred Stock

Additional Paid-In Capital

Retained Earnings

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Treasury Stock

Total Stockholders' Equity

Balance at July 1, 2024

$

55

$

13

$

-

$

91,586

$

80,509

$

(2,237)

$

(10,336)

$

159,590

Net income

-

-

-

-

4,205

-

4,205

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

-

277

-

277

Issuance of 800stock based incentive plan shares, net of forfeitures

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Restricted stock expense, net of forfeitures

-

-

-

326

-

-

-

326

Acquisition of 345treasury shares surrendered upon vesting of restricted stock for payment of taxes

-

-

-

-

-

-

(7)

(7)

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.06per share)

-

-

-

-

(375)

-

-

(375)

Cash dividends declared on Series D preferred Stock ($6.00per share)

-

-

-

-

(13)

-

-

(13)

Balance at September 30, 2024

$

55

$

13

$

-

$

91,912

$

84,326

$

(1,960)

$

(10,343)

$

164,003

Nine months ended September 30, 2024

Voting Common Stock

Non-Voting Common Stock

Series D Preferred Stock

Additional Paid-In Capital

Retained Earnings

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Treasury Stock

Total Stockholders' Equity

Balance at January 1, 2024

$

57

$

13

$

-

$

91,068

$

76,517

$

(2,290)

$

(9,991)

$

155,374

Net income

-

-

-

-

8,970

-

-

8,970

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

-

330

-

330

Issuance of 75,618stock based incentive plan shares, net of forfeitures

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Restricted stock expense, net of forfeitures

-

-

-

842

-

-

-

842

Acquisition of 6,007treasury shares surrendered upon vesting of restricted stock for payment of taxes

-

-

-

-

-

-

(129)

(129)

Purchase of 11,095treasury shares

-

-

-

-

-

-

(223)

(223)

Conversion of 216,000shares of voting common stock to 2,160shares of Series D Preferred Stock

(2)

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.18per share)

-

-

-

-

(1,136)

-

-

(1,136)

Cash dividends declared on Series D preferred Stock ($12.00per share)

-

-

-

-

(25)

-

-

(25)

Balance at September 30, 2024

$

55

$

13

$

-

$

91,912

$

84,326

$

(1,960)

$

(10,343)

$

164,003


‎

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended September 30, 2023

Voting Common Stock

Non-Voting Common Stock

Additional Paid-In Capital

Retained Earnings

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Treasury Stock

Total Stockholders' Equity

Balance at July 1, 2023

$

57

$

13

$

90,422

$

69,022

$

(2,401)

$

(9,772)

$

147,341

Net income

-

-

-

4,031

-

-

4,031

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

17

-

17

Restricted stock expense, net of forfeitures

-

-

294

-

-

-

294

Stock options exercised

-

-

15

-

-

-

15

Acquisition of 1,428treasury shares surrendered upon vesting of restricted stock for payment of taxes

-

-

-

-

-

(24)

(24)

Acquisition of 1,053treasury shares surrendered upon exercise of stock options for payment of exercise price

-

-

-

-

-

(19)

(19)

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.06per share)

-

-

-

(385)

-

-

(385)

Balance at September 30, 2023

$

57

$

13

$

90,731

$

72,668

$

(2,384)

$

(9,815)

$

151,270

Nine months ended September 30, 2023

Voting Common Stock

Non-Voting Common Stock

Additional Paid-In Capital

Retained Earnings

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Treasury Stock

Total Stockholders' Equity

Balance at December 31, 2022

$

56

$

13

$

89,813

$

61,095

$

(2,037)

$

(9,692)

$

139,248

Cumulative effect of ASC 326 adoption

-

-

-

(39)

-

-

(39)

Balance at January 1, 2023

56

13

89,813

61,056

(2,037)

(9,692)

139,209

Net income

-

-

-

12,702

-

-

12,702

Other comprehensive loss

-

-

-

-

(347)

-

(347)

Issuance of 59,784stock based incentive plan shares, net of forfeitures

1

-

(1)

-

-

-

-

Restricted stock expense, net of forfeitures

-

-

875

-

-

-

875

Stock options exercised

-

-

44

-

-

-

44

Acquisition of 4,875treasury shares surrendered upon vesting of restricted stock for payment of taxes

-

-

-

-

-

(96)

(96)

Acquisition of 1,555treasury shares surrendered upon exercise of stock options for payment of exercise price

-

-

-

-

-

(27)

(27)

Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.17per share)

-

-

-

(1,090)

-

-

(1,090)

Balance at September 30, 2023

$

57

$

13

$

90,731

$

72,668

$

(2,384)

$

(9,815)

$

151,270

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Nine months ended September 30,

2024

2023

Net Income

$

8,970

$

12,702

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:

Provision for credit losses

5,356

1,442

Depreciation

371

426

Accretion, net

(940)

(671)

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

6

(97)

Originations of loans held for sale

(31,926)

(8,809)

Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale

28,822

8,119

Net gains on sales of residential mortgage loans

(287)

(85)

Net gains on sales of commercial loans

(167)

(12)

Loss on sale of other assets held for sale

-

13

Loss on disposal of premises and equipment

-

60

Earnings on bank owned life insurance

(633)

(462)

Stock-based compensation expense

842

875

Net change in:

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

(1,809)

(3,116)

Operating lease right-of-use asset

581

487

Operating lease liability

(535)

(489)

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

(7,095)

(312)

Net cash from operating activities

1,556

10,071

Cash flows used by investing activities:

Available-for-sale securities:

Maturities, prepayments and calls

1,005

1,510

Purchases

(1,170)

-

Loan and lease originations and payments, net

(31,143)

(88,571)

Proceeds from the sale of commercial loans

4,011

361

Additions to premises and equipment

(39)

(648)

Purchase of FRB and FHLB stock

(426)

(557)

Purchase of other investments

-

(1,200)

Other adjustments

439

492

Proceeds from the sale of other assets held for sale

-

1,892

Net cash used by investing activities

(27,323)

(86,721)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net change in deposits

1,519

157,071

Proceeds from FHLB advances and other debt

27,151

37,060

Repayments on FHLB advances and other debt

(28,500)

(36,560)

Net change in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance

(965)

(1,776)

Cash dividends paid

(1,161)

(1,090)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

-

44

Acquisition of treasury shares surrendered upon vesting of restricted stock for payment of taxes and exercise of stock options for exercise proceeds

(129)

(123)

Purchase of treasury shares

(223)

-

Net cash (used by) from financing activities

(2,308)

154,626

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(28,075)

77,976

Beginning cash and cash equivalents

261,595

151,787

Ending cash and cash equivalents

$

233,520

$

229,763

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Nine months ended September 30,

2024

2023

Supplemental cash flow information:

Interest paid

$

54,230

$

41,018

Income tax paid

358

3,175

Supplemental noncash disclosures:

Investment payable on limited partnerships

$

6,000

$

940

Initial recognition of operating lease asset

1,619

4,267

Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for new operating lease liability

1,619

4,267

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation:

The consolidated financial statements consist of CF Bankshares Inc. (the "Holding Company") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, CFBank, National Association ("CFBank"). The Holding Company and CFBank are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "Company." Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Because this report is based on an interim period, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted.

In the opinion of the management of the Company, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial condition and the results of operations for the periods presented. These adjustments are of a normal recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The financial performance reported for the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 is not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. This information should be read in conjunction with the Company's latest Annual Report to Stockholders and Annual Report on Form 10-K on file with the SEC. Reference is made to the accounting policies of the Company described in Note 1 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company's 2023 Annual Report to Stockholders included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (referred to herein as the "2023 Audited Financial Statements"). The Company has consistently followed those policies in preparing this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Loans and Leases: Loans and leases that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at the principal balance outstanding, adjusted for purchase premiums and discounts, deferred loan fees and costs and an allowance for credit losses on loans and leases. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized in interest income using the level yield method without anticipating prepayments.

The accrual of interest income on all classes of loans, except other consumer loans, is discontinued and the loan is placed on nonaccrual status at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the loan is well-secured and in process of collection. Other consumer loans are typically charged off no later than 90 days past due. Past due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan for all classes of loans. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. Nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days still on accrual include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans.

All interest accrued but not received for each loan placed on nonaccrual status is reversed against interest income in the period in which it is placed on nonaccrual status. Interest received on such loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual status. Loans are considered for return to accrual status provided all the principal and interest amounts that are contractually due are brought current, there is a current and well documented credit analysis, there is reasonable assurance of repayment of principal and interest, and the customer has demonstrated sustained, amortizing payment performance of at least six months.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Allowance for credit losses on investment securities available for sale:For investment securities available for sale in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either 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 investment 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, the Company considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded, limited to the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses that have not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses are recognized in other comprehensive income. Adjustments to the allowance for credit losses are reported in the income statement as a component of the provision for credit loss. The Company has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on investment securities available for sale from the estimate of credit losses. Investment securities available for sale are charged off against the allowance or, in the absence of any allowance, written down through the income statement when deemed uncollectible or when either of the aforementioned criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. The Company did not record an allowance for credit losses on its investment securities available for sale as of September 30, 2024, as the unrealized losses were attributable to changes in interest rates, not credit quality.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans and Leases ("ACL - Loans"):The ACL - Loans is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans' amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on loans over the contractual term. Loans and leases are collectively referred to as "loans" for the purpose of discussing the allowance for credit losses. Loans are charged off against the allowance when the uncollectibility of the loan is confirmed. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged off and expected to be charged off. Adjustments to the ACL- Loans are reported in the income statement as a component of provision for credit loss. The Company has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on loans from the estimate of credit losses. Further information regarding the policies and methodology used to estimate the ACL - Loans is detailed in Note 4 - Loans and Leasesto the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Unfunded Commitments:The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments is a liability account representing expected credit losses over the contractual period for which the Company is exposed to credit risk resulting from a contractual obligation to extend credit. No allowance is recognized if the Company has the unconditional right to cancel the obligation. Unfunded commitments primarily consist of amounts available under outstanding lines of credit and letters of credit. For the period of exposure, the estimate of expected credit losses considers both the likelihood that funding will occur and the amount expected to be funded over the estimated remaining life of the commitment or other off-balance sheet exposure. The likelihood and expected amount of funding are based on historical utilization rates. The amount of the allowance represents management's best estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over the contractual life of the commitment. The allowance for unfunded commitments is adjusted through the income statement as a component of provision for credit loss.

Joint Ventures:The Holding Company has contributed funds into a series of joint ventures for the purpose of allocating excess liquidity into higher earning assets while diversifying its revenue sources. The joint ventures are engaged in shorter term operating activities related to single family real estate developments. Income is recognized based on a rate of return on the outstanding investment balance. As units are sold, the Holding Company receives an additional incentive payment.

Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC): CFBank has invested in low income housing tax credits through funds that assist corporations in investing in limited partnerships and limited liability companies that own, develop and operate low income residential rental properties for purposes of qualifying for the LIHTC. These investments are accounted for under the proportional amortization method which recognizes the amortization of the investment in proportion to the tax credit and other tax benefits received.

Investment in Real Estate Entity:CFBank made an equity investment as a non-managing member in the real estate entity that owns and operates the building that houses the Company's headquarters. Upon applying Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 810, the Company determined that CFBank is not the primary beneficiary of the real estate entity, a variable interest entity. Therefore, the real estate entity is not consolidated in the Company's financial statements and is instead accounted for using the equity method of accounting. As a result, the investment of $1.2million is shown in accrued interest receivable and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The maximum exposure to loss related to this investment was $1.2million at September 30, 2024.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Earnings Per Common Share:The two-class method is used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Under the two-class method, earnings available to common stockholders for the period are allocated between common stockholders and participating securities (Series D Preferred Stock) according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. There were noanti-dilutive securities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and noanti-dilutive securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The factors used in the earnings per share computation follow:

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Basic

Net income

$

4,205

$

4,031

$

8,970

$

12,702

Earnings allocated to participating securities

(140)

-

(251)

-

Net income allocated to common shareholders

$

4,065

$

4,031

$

8,719

$

12,702

Weighted average common shares outstanding including unvested share-based payment awards

6,388,016

6,549,570

6,393,724

6,545,494

Less: Unvested share-based payment awards-2019 Incentive Plan

(134,300)

(120,372)

(113,796)

(128,611)

Average shares

6,253,716

6,429,198

6,279,928

6,416,883

Basic earnings per common share

$

0.65

$

0.63

$

1.39

$

1.98

Diluted

Net income allocated to common shareholders

$

4,065

$

4,031

$

8,719

$

12,702

Add: Earnings allocated to participating securities

-

-

-

-

Net income

$

4,065

$

4,031

$

8,719

$

12,702

Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share

6,253,716

6,429,198

6,279,928

6,416,883

Add: Dilutive effects of assumed exercises of stock options

-

2,999

-

4,471

Add: Dilutive effects of assumed preferred stock conversion

-

-

-

-

Add: Dilutive effects of unvested share-based payment awards-2019 Plan

40,192

24,378

22,531

18,577

Average shares and dilutive potential common shares

6,293,908

6,456,575

6,302,459

6,439,931

Diluted earnings per common share

$

0.65

$

0.62

$

1.38

$

1.97

Dividend Restrictions:Banking regulations require us to maintain certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by CFBank to the Holding Company or by the Holding Company to stockholders. The ability of the Holding Company to pay dividends on its common stock is dependent upon the amount of cash and liquidity available at the Holding Company level, as well as the receipt of dividends and other distributions from CFBank to the extent necessary to fund such dividends. The Holding Company is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from CFBank, which has no obligation to make any dividends or other funds available for the payment of dividends by the Holding Company. The Holding Company also is subject to various legal and regulatory policies and guidelines impacting the Holding Company's ability to pay dividends on its stock. In addition, the Holding Company's ability to pay dividends on its stock is conditioned upon the payment, on a current basis, of quarterly interest payments on the subordinated debentures underlying the Company's trust preferred securities. Finally, under the terms of the Holding Company's fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes, the Holding Company's ability to pay dividends on its stock is conditioned upon the Holding Company continuing to make required principal and interest payments, and not incurring an event of default, with respect to the subordinated notes.

Recent and Future Accounting Pronouncements and Developments:

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2020-04, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting". The amendments in this update provide optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. They provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The Company completed its transition from the use of LIBOR in 2023. The adoption of ASU No. 2020-04 did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-02, "Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using Proportional Amortization Method". This ASU is intended to improve the accounting and disclosures for investments in tax credit structures. It allows reporting entities to elect to adopt for qualifying tax equity investments using the proportional amortization method, regardless of the program giving rise to the related income tax credits. We adopted the standard, effective January 1, 2024. The adoption of ASU No. 2023-02 did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Future Accounting Matters:

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures." The amendments in this ASU apply to all public entities that are required to report segment information in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting. The amendments in the ASU are intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments require that a public entity disclose, on an annual and interim basis, significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss. Public entities are required to disclose, on an annual and interim basis, an amount for other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. In addition, public entities must provide all annual disclosures about a reportable segment's profit or loss and assets currently required by ASC Topic 280 in interim periods. The amendments clarify that if the CODM uses more than one measure of a segment's profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources, a public entity may report one or more of those additional measures of segment profit. However, at least one of the reported segment profit or loss measures (or the single reported measure, if only one is disclosed) should be the measure that is most consistent with the measurement principles used in measuring the corresponding amounts in the public entity's consolidated financial statements. The amendments require that a public entity disclose the title and position of the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measure(s) of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. Finally, the amendments require that a public entity that has a single reportable segment provide all the disclosures required by the amendments in the ASU and all existing segment disclosures in ASC Topic 280. 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. 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. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures". The FASB issued ASU 2023-09 to address investor requests for more transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. ASU 2023-09 is to be applied on a prospective basis and is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 with early adoption permitted. ASU 2023-09 will impact income tax disclosures, and the Company does not expect a material impact to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, "Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40)". The pronouncement requires public entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is assessing ASU 2024-03 and its impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures.

General Litigation

TheCompany is subject to claims and lawsuits that arise primarily in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims and lawsuits is not anticipated to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.

NOTE 2 - REVENUE RECOGNITION

GAAP requires reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity's contracts to provide goods or services to customers. The core principle requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that it expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services recognized as performance obligations are satisfied.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The majority of our revenue-generating transactions are not from contracts with customers, and instead consist of revenue generated from financial instruments, such as our loans, letters of credit, derivatives and investment securities, as well as revenue generated from our mortgage activities related to net gains on sale of loans.

All of the Company's revenue from contracts with customers is recognized within Noninterest income. Descriptions of revenue-generating activities which are presented in our Consolidated Statements of Income as components of Noninterest income are as follows:

Service charges on deposit accounts - these represent general service fees for monthly account maintenance and activity, or transaction-based fees, and consist of transaction-based revenue, time-based revenue (service period), item-based revenue or some other individual attribute-based revenue. Revenue is recognized when our performance obligation is completed, which is generally monthly for account maintenance services or when a transaction has been completed (such as a wire transfer). Payments for such performance obligations are generally received at the time the performance obligations are satisfied.

NOTE 3 - SECURITIES

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair value of the Company's available-for-sale securities portfolio at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and the corresponding amounts of unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:

Amortized Cost

Gross Unrealized Gains

Gross Unrealized Losses

Fair Value

September 30, 2024 (unaudited)

Corporate debt

$

9,982

$

-

$

2,482

$

7,500

Issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies:

U.S. Treasury

1,189

1

-

1,190

Total

$

11,171

$

1

$

2,482

$

8,690

Amortized Cost

Gross Unrealized Gains

Gross Unrealized Losses

Fair Value

December 31, 2023

Corporate debt

$

9,980

$

-

$

2,880

$

7,100

Issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies:

U.S. Treasury

1,007

-

19

988

Mortgage-backed securities - residential (1)

4

-

-

4

Total

$

10,991

$

-

$

2,899

$

8,092

(1)Unrealized loss is less than $1resulting in rounding to zero.

There was noimpairment recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss for securities available for sale at September 30, 2024 or September 30, 2023.

There were nosales of securities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are shown in the table below by contractual maturity. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity date are shown separately.

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

(unaudited)

Amortized Cost

Fair Value

Amortized Cost

Fair Value

Due in one year or less

$

1,189

$

1,190

$

1,007

$

988

Due from five to ten years

9,982

7,500

9,980

7,100

Mortgage-backed securities - residential

-

-

4

4

Total

$

11,171

$

8,690

$

10,991

$

8,092

Fair value of securities pledged as collateral was as follows:

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

(unaudited)

Pledged as collateral for:

FHLB advances

$

-

$

497

Public deposits

645

492

Total

$

645

$

989

At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were noholdings of securities of any one issuer in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders' equity.

The following table summarizes securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, aggregated by major security type and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position.

September 30, 2024 (unaudited)

Less than 12 Months

12 Months or More

Total

Description of Securities

Fair Value

Unrealized Loss

Fair Value

Unrealized Loss

Fair Value

Unrealized Loss

Corporate debt

$

-

$

-

$

7,500

$

2,482

$

7,500

$

2,482

Total impaired

$

-

$

-

$

7,500

$

2,482

$

7,500

$

2,482

December 31, 2023

Less than 12 Months

12 Months or More

Total

Description of Securities

Fair Value

Unrealized Loss

Fair Value

Unrealized Loss

Fair Value

Unrealized Loss

Corporate debt

$

-

$

-

$

7,100

$

2,880

$

7,100

$

2,880

Issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies:

U.S. Treasury

-

-

$

988

19

988

19

Mortgage-backed securities - residential (1)

1

-

3

-

4

-

Total impaired

$

1

$

-

$

8,091

$

2,899

$

8,092

$

2,899

(1)Unrealized loss is less than $1resulting in rounding to zero.

At September 30, 2024, 86.3% of the Company's available for sale securities were reported at less than historical cost. At December 31, 2023, 100% of the Company's available for sale securities were reported at less than historical cost.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The unrealized losses at September 30, 2024 were related to oneCorporate debt security. The unrealized losses at December 31, 2023 were related to oneCorporate debt security, oneMortgage-backed security and twoU.S. Treasuries. Because the decline in fair value was attributable to changes in market conditions, and not credit quality, and because the Company did not have the intent to sell these securities and it was likely that it would not be required to sell these securities before their anticipated recovery, the Company did not record an allowance for credit losses at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

NOTE 4 - LOANS AND LEASES

The following table presents the recorded investment in loans and leases by portfolio segment. The recorded investment in loans and leases includes the principal balance outstanding adjusted for purchase premiums and discounts, and deferred loan fees and costs.

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

(unaudited)

Commercial (1)

$

432,916

$

439,895

Real estate:

Single-family residential

461,161

478,224

Multi-family residential

176,549

130,778

Commercial

447,790

433,026

Construction

171,495

190,722

Consumer:

Home equity lines of credit

40,930

35,960

Other

3,014

2,393

Subtotal

1,733,855

1,710,998

Less: ACL - Loans

(16,780)

(16,865)

Loans and leases, net

$

1,717,075

$

1,694,133

(1)Includes $9,076and $13,497of commercial leases at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans (ACL - Loans)

The ACL - Loans is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans and leases to present the net amount expected to be collected on loans over the contractual term. Loans and leases are collectively referred to as "loans" for the purpose of discussing the allowance for credit losses. The ACL - Loans is adjusted by the provision for credit losses, which is reported in earnings, and reduced by charge offs for loans, net of recoveries. Provision for credit losses on loans reflects the totality of actions taken on all loans for a particular period including any necessary increases or decreases in the allowance related to changes in credit loss expectations associated with specific loans or pools of loans. Loans are charged off against the allowance when the uncollectibility of the loan is confirmed. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged off and expected to be charged off.

The ACL - Loans represents the Company's best estimate of current expected credit losses (CECL) on loans using relevant available information, from internal and external sources, related to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. The CECL calculation is performed and evaluated quarterly and losses are estimated over the expected life of the loan. The level of the ACL - Loans is believed to be adequate to absorb all expected future losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the measurement date.

In calculating the ACL - Loans, the loan portfolio was pooled into loan segments with similar risk characteristics. Common characteristics include the type or purpose of the loan, underlying collateral and historical/expected credit loss patterns. In developing the loan segments, the Company analyzed the degree of correlation in how loans within each portfolio respond when subjected to varying economic conditions and scenarios as well as other portfolio stress factors.

The expected credit losses are measured over the life of each loan segment utilizing the average charge-off methodology combined with economic forecast models to estimate the current expected credit loss inherent in the loan portfolio. This approach is also leveraged to estimate the expected credit losses associated with non-cancellable unfunded loan commitments incorporating expected utilization rates.

The Company sub-segmented certain commercial portfolios by risk level where appropriate. The Company utilized a one-year reasonable and supportable economic forecast period.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The Company qualitatively adjusts model results for risk factors that are not inherently considered in the historical losses, but are nonetheless relevant in assessing the expected credit losses within the loan portfolio. These adjustments may increase or decrease the estimate of expected credit losses based upon the assessed level of risk for each qualitative factor. The various risks that may be considered in making qualitative adjustments include, among other things, the impact of (i) changes in economic conditions, (ii) changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, (iii) changes in the existence, growth and effect of any concentrations in credit, (iv) changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and practices for collections, write-offs, and recoveries, (v) changes in the quality of the credit review function, (vi) changes in the experience, ability and depth of lending management and staff, (vii) changes in the volume and severity of past due and adversely classified loans and the volume of nonaccrual loans, (viii) changes in the value of underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans, and (ix) other environmental factors such as regulatory, legal and technological considerations, as well as competition.

In some cases, management may determine that an individual loan exhibits unique risk characteristics which differentiate the loan from other loans within the loan segments. In such cases, the loans are evaluated for expected credit losses on an individual basis and excluded from the collective evaluation. Specific reserves in the allowance for credit losses are determined by analyzing the borrower's ability to repay amounts owed, collateral deficiencies, the relative risk grade of the loan and economic conditions affecting the borrower's industry, among other things. A loan is considered to be collateral dependent when, based upon management's assessment, the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. In such cases, expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the measurement date, adjusted for estimated selling costs if satisfaction of the loan depends on the sale of the collateral. The fair value of collateral supporting collateral dependent loans is evaluated on a quarterly basis.

The following tables present the activity in the ACL - Loans by portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited).

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 (unaudited)

Real Estate

Consumer

Commercial

Single-family

Multi-family

Commercial

Construction

Home equity lines of credit

Other

Total

Allowance for credit losses

Balances, July 1, 2024

$

8,756

$

3,306

$

1,015

$

4,288

$

1,236

$

383

$

301

$

19,285

Provision of credit losses

574

(213)

499

(166)

74

12

6

786

Recoveries on loans

30

8

-

-

-

1

-

39

Loans charged off

(3,300)

-

-

-

-

-

(30)

(3,330)

Balances, September 30, 2024

$

6,060

$

3,101

$

1,514

$

4,122

$

1,310

$

396

$

277

$

16,780

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 (unaudited)

Real Estate

Consumer

Commercial

Single-family

Multi-family

Commercial

Construction

Home equity lines of credit

Other

Total

Allowance for credit losses

Balances, January 1, 2024

$

5,884

$

3,371

$

1,231

$

4,105

$

1,707

$

334

$

233

$

16,865

Provision of credit losses

5,307

(293)

283

17

(397)

57

324

5,298

Recoveries on loans

42

23

-

-

-

5

-

70

Loans charged off

(5,173)

-

-

-

-

-

(280)

(5,453)

Balances, September 30, 2024

$

6,060

$

3,101

$

1,514

$

4,122

$

1,310

$

396

$

277

$

16,780


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 (unaudited)

Real Estate

Consumer

Commercial

Single-family

Multi-family

Commercial

Construction

Home equity lines of credit

Other

Total

Allowance for credit losses

Balances, July 1, 2023

$

5,339

$

3,101

$

949

$

4,079

$

2,101

$

323

$

68

$

15,960

Provision of credit losses

1,294

24

136

(251)

(55)

(10)

60

1,198

Recoveries on loans

-

9

-

-

-

2

-

11

Loans charged off

(137)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(137)

Balances, September. 30, 2023

$

6,496

$

3,134

$

1,085

$

3,828

$

2,046

$

315

$

128

$

17,032

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 (unaudited)

Real Estate

Consumer

Commercial

Single-family

Multi-family

Commercial

Construction

Home equity lines of credit

Other

Total

Allowance for credit losses

Balances, December 31, 2022

$

4,764

$

3,914

$

997

$

3,384

$

2,644

$

333

$

26

$

16,062

Impact of adoption of ASC 326

877

(958)

66

726

(1,019)

(129)

28

(409)

Balances, January 1, 2023 Post-ASC 326 adoption

5,641

2,956

1,063

4,110

1,625

204

54

15,653

Provision of credit losses

912

147

22

(282)

421

108

74

1,402

Recoveries on loans

85

31

-

-

-

3

3

122

Loans charged off

(142)

-

-

-

-

-

(3)

(145)

Balances, September 30, 2023

$

6,496

$

3,134

$

1,085

$

3,828

$

2,046

$

315

$

128

$

17,032

Determining fair value for collateral dependent loans requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor, which includes selling costs if applicable, to the value. The fair value of real estate is generally based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The appraisers typically determine the value of the real estate by utilizing an income or market valuation approach. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis. The fair value of other collateral such as business assets is typically ascertained by assessing, either singularly or some combination of, asset appraisals, accounts receivable aging reports, inventory listings and/or customer financial statements. Both appraised values and values based on the borrower's financial information are discounted as considered appropriate based on age and quality of the information and current market conditions.

The tables below present the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans by loan class and their respective collateral types, which are individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses.

September 30, 2024 (unaudited)

Residential Real Estate

Other

Total

Allowance on Collateral Dependent Loans

Commercial

$

-

$

8,486

$

8,486

$

360

Real estate:

Single-family residential

87

-

87

-

Total

$

87

$

8,486

$

8,573

$

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

December 31, 2023

Residential Real Estate

Other

Total

Allowance on Collateral Dependent Loans

Commercial

$

-

$

449

$

449

$

44

Real estate:

Single-family residential

90

-

90

-

Total

$

90

$

449

$

539

$

44

The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans by class of loans at September 30, 2024 (unaudited):

Nonaccrual Loans

Nonaccrual Loans with no Allowance for Credit Losses

Commercial

$

13,053

$

7,233

Real estate:

Single-family residential

1,531

1,531

Consumer:

Home equity lines of credit:

13

13

Total nonaccrual loans

$

14,597

$

8,777

The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans by class of loans at December 31, 2023.

Nonaccrual Loans

Nonaccrual Loans with no Allowance for Credit Losses

Commercial

$

5,048

$

1,658

Real estate:

Single-family residential

627

627

Consumer:

Home equity lines of credit:

17

17

Other consumer

30

30

Total nonaccrual loans

$

5,722

$

2,332

Nonaccrual loans include both smaller balance single-family mortgage loans, consumer loans and commercial loans and leases that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans. There were noloans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest at September 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans and leases by class of loans as of September 30, 2024 (unaudited):

30 - 59 Days Past Due

60 - 89 Days Past Due

90 Days or more Past Due

Total Past Due

Loans Not Past Due

Nonaccrual Loans Not 90 days or more Past Due

Commercial

$

50

$

89

$

5,629

$

5,768

$

427,148

$

7,424

Real estate:

Single-family residential

-

332

1,481

1,813

459,348

50

Multi-family residential

-

-

-

-

176,549

-

Commercial:

Non-owner occupied

-

-

-

-

231,187

-

Owner occupied

-

-

-

-

193,106

-

Land

-

-

-

-

23,497

-

Construction

-

-

-

-

171,495

-

Consumer:

Home equity lines of credit:

96

-

-

96

40,834

13

Other

-

-

-

-

3,014

-

Total

$

146

$

421

$

7,110

$

7,677

$

1,726,178

$

7,487

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans and leases by class of loans as of December 31, 2023:

30 - 59 Days Past Due

60 - 89 Days Past Due

90 Days or more Past Due

Total Past Due

Loans Not Past Due

Nonaccrual Loans Not 90 days or more Past Due

Commercial

$

98

$

-

$

622

$

720

$

439,175

$

4,426

Real estate:

Single-family residential

165

372

563

1,100

477,124

64

Multi-family residential

-

-

-

-

130,778

-

Commercial:

Non-owner occupied

-

-

-

-

228,548

-

Owner occupied

-

-

-

-

183,773

-

Land

-

-

-

-

20,705

-

Construction

-

-

-

-

190,722

-

Consumer:

Home equity lines of credit:

Originated for portfolio

97

-

17

114

35,846

-

Purchased for portfolio

-

-

-

-

-

-

Other

-

-

30

30

2,363

-

Total

$

360

$

372

$

1,232

$

1,964

$

1,709,034

$

4,490


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Loan Modifications:

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company did not modify any loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company modified onecommercial loan, with an amortized cost basis of $4.3million at September 30, 2024, where the borrower was experiencing financial difficulty. The amortized cost basis of this loan represented 1.0% of commercial loans at September 30, 2024. The loan was modified to increase the interest rate by 75bps, extend the maturity date by 6months, and allow for an amortization holiday and deferred interest option. The loan was not past due during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company modified onecommercial loan, totaling $2.9million, where the borrower was experiencing financial difficulty. The amortized cost basis of this loan represented 0.7% of commercial loans at September 30, 2023. The loan was modified to defer principal and interest payments for up to one year. For any period where the payments are deferred, the note will accrue at a higher rate of interest. This loan was deemed uncollectible during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and was charged-off.

Upon the Company's determination that a modified loan (or portion of a loan) has subsequently been deemed uncollectible, the loan (or portion of the loan), is charged-off. Therefore, the amortized cost basis of the loan is reduced by the uncollectible amount and the allowance for credit losses is adjusted by the same amount.

Credit Quality Indicators:

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt, such as current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors. Management analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes commercial, commercial real estate and multi-family residential real estate loans. Internal loan reviews for these loan types are performed at least annually, and more often for loans with higher credit risk. Adjustments to loan risk ratings are made based on the reviews and at any time information is received that may affect risk ratings. The following definitions are used for risk ratings:

Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of CFBank's credit position at some future date.

Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that there will be some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loans not meeting the criteria to be classified into one of the above categories are considered to be "not rated" or "pass-rated" loans. Loans listed as not rated are primarily groups of homogeneous loans. Past due information is the primary credit indicator for groups of homogenous loans. Loans listed as pass-rated loans are loans that are subject to internal loan reviews and are determined not to meet the criteria required to be classified as special mention, substandard or doubtful.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The following table summarizes the risk grading of the Company's loan portfolio by loan class and by year of origination for the years indicated as of September 30, 2024. Consumer and Single-family residential loans are not risk graded. For purposes of this disclosure, those loans are classified in the following manner: loans that are 89 days or less past due and accruing are "performing" loans and loans greater than 89 days past due or in nonaccrual are "nonperforming" loans.

Term Loans (amortized cost basis by origination year)

(unaudited)

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

Prior

Revolving loans amortized cost basis

Revolving loans converted to term

Total

Commercial

Pass

$

21,815

$

30,831

$

71,917

$

84,907

$

43,990

$

11,715

$

148,677

$

3,038

$

416,890

Special Mention

-

-

310

-

-

78

3,686

-

4,074

Substandard

-

-

7,527

4,375

-

-

50

-

11,952

Total Commercial

21,815

30,831

79,754

89,282

43,990

11,793

152,413

3,038

432,916

Gross charge-offs during the nine months ended September 30, 2024

-

-

1,755

3,418

-

-

-

-

5,173

Real estate loans:

Single-family residential

Payment performance

Performing

16,550

35,274

124,035

218,050

43,670

22,051

-

-

459,630

Nonperforming

-

547

370

-

-

614

-

-

1,531

Total Single-family residential loans

16,550

35,821

124,405

218,050

43,670

22,665

-

-

461,161

Multi-family residential

Pass

30,593

24,812

8,694

70,038

7,196

35,216

-

-

176,549

Total Multi-family residential loans

30,593

24,812

8,694

70,038

7,196

35,216

-

-

176,549

Commercial:

Non-owner occupied

Pass

6,648

51,872

33,477

67,740

14,253

56,692

-

-

230,682

Substandard

-

-

-

-

-

505

-

-

505

Total Non-owner occupied loans

6,648

51,872

33,477

67,740

14,253

57,197

-

-

231,187

Owner occupied

Pass

13,486

23,352

55,174

48,680

18,117

33,022

-

-

191,831

Special Mention

-

-

-

-

596

-

-

-

596

Substandard

-

-

-

-

-

679

679

Total Owner occupied loans

13,486

23,352

55,174

48,680

18,713

33,701

-

-

193,106

Land

Pass

13,174

4,708

-

5,255

-

360

-

-

23,497

Total Land loans

13,174

4,708

-

5,255

-

360

-

-

23,497

Construction

Not Rated

219

-

-

1,481

1,700

Pass

17,574

55,972

65,498

27,122

3,629

-

-

-

169,795

Total Construction loans

17,793

55,972

65,498

28,603

3,629

-

-

-

171,495

Total Real Estate loans

98,244

196,537

287,248

438,366

87,461

149,139

-

-

1,256,995

Consumer:

Home equity lines of credit:

Payment performance

Performing

-

-

-

-

-

-

37,656

3,261

40,917

Nonperforming

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

13

13

Total Home equity lines of credit

-

-

-

-

-

-

37,656

3,274

40,930

Other

Payment performance

-

Performing

-

-

-

-

7

181

2,826

-

3,014

Total Other consumer loans

-

-

-

-

7

181

2,826

-

3,014

Gross charge-offs during the nine months ended September 30, 2024

-

-

-

-

-

-

280

-

280

Total loans

$

120,059

$

227,368

$

367,002

$

527,648

$

131,458

$

161,113

$

192,895

$

6,312

$

1,733,855

Total gross charge-offs during the nine months ended September 30, 2024

$

-

$

-

$

1,755

$

3,418

$

-

$

-

$

280

$

-

$

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The following table summarizes the risk grading of the Company's loan portfolio by loan class and by year of origination for the years indicated as of December 31, 2023. Consumer and Single-family residential loans are not risk graded. For purposes of this disclosure, those loans are classified in the following manner: loans that are 89 days or less past due and accruing are "performing" loans and loans greater than 89 days past due or in nonaccrual are "nonperforming" loans.

Term Loans (amortized cost basis by origination year)

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

Prior

Revolving loans amortized cost basis

Revolving loans converted to term

Total

Commercial

Pass

$

32,965

$

86,433

$

90,297

$

45,670

$

3,189

$

9,888

$

159,065

$

1,078

$

428,585

Special Mention

-

-

2,807

-

84

-

-

-

2,891

Substandard

-

384

7,537

-

-

-

50

-

7,971

Doubtful

-

448

-

-

-

-

-

-

448

Total Commercial

32,965

87,265

100,641

45,670

3,273

9,888

159,115

1,078

439,895

Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024

-

564

211

-

-

-

-

-

775

Real estate loans:

Single-family residential

Payment performance

Performing

42,655

131,416

231,379

45,785

9,584

16,778

-

-

477,597

Nonperforming

-

-

-

-

-

627

-

-

627

Total Single-family residential loans

42,655

131,416

231,379

45,785

9,584

17,405

-

-

478,224

Multi-family residential

Pass

24,839

8,776

53,815

7,311

15,772

20,265

-

-

130,778

Total Multi-family residential loans

24,839

8,776

53,815

7,311

15,772

20,265

-

-

130,778

Commercial:

Non-owner occupied

Pass

57,092

27,068

61,990

15,085

20,101

45,725

982

-

228,043

Special Mention

-

-

-

-

505

-

-

-

505

Total Non-owner occupied loans

57,092

27,068

61,990

15,085

20,606

45,725

982

-

228,548

Owner occupied

Pass

20,353

55,169

50,210

19,775

18,751

18,768

68

-

183,094

Special Mention

-

-

-

-

679

-

-

-

679

Total Owner occupied loans

20,353

55,169

50,210

19,775

19,430

18,768

68

-

183,773

Land

Pass

7,932

6,037

6,177

-

149

410

-

-

20,705

Total Land loans

7,932

6,037

6,177

-

149

410

-

-

20,705

Construction

Pass

31,739

78,602

61,435

4,174

-

-

14,772

-

190,722

Total Construction loans

31,739

78,602

61,435

4,174

-

-

14,772

-

190,722

Total Real Estate loans

184,610

307,068

465,006

92,130

65,541

102,573

15,822

-

1,232,750

Consumer:

Home equity lines of credit:

Payment performance

Performing

-

-

-

-

-

-

33,510

2,433

35,943

Nonperforming

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

17

17

Total Home equity lines of credit

-

-

-

-

-

-

33,510

2,450

35,960

Other

Payment performance

Performing

-

-

-

12

-

216

2,135

-

2,363

Nonperforming

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

30

30

Total Other consumer loans

-

-

-

12

-

216

2,135

30

2,393

Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024

-

-

-

-

-

3

-

-

3

Total loans

$

217,575

$

394,333

$

565,647

$

137,812

$

68,814

$

112,677

$

210,582

$

3,558

$

1,710,998

Total gross charge-offs during the year ended December 31, 2023

$

-

$

564

$

211

$

-

$

-

$

3

$

-

$

-

$

778

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Direct Financing Leases:

The following lists the components of the net investment in direct financing leases:

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

(unaudited)

Total minimum lease payments to be received

$

9,510

$

14,343

Less: Unearned income

(443)

(863)

Plus: Indirect initial costs

9

17

Net investment in direct financing leases

$

9,076

$

13,497

The following summarizes the future minimum lease payments receivable in fiscal year 2024 and in subsequent fiscal years:

2024, excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2024

$

1,465

2025

4,836

2026

2,620

2027

539

2028

50

Thereafter

-

Total future minimum payments

$

9,510

NOTE 5 - LEASES

A lease is defined as a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

The leases in which the Company is the lessee are comprised of real estate property for branches and offices and for equipment with terms extending through 2034. All of our leases are classified as operating leases. Operating lease agreements are required to be recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a right-of-use ("ROU") asset and a corresponding operating lease liability. The Company does not have any leases classified as finance leases.

The calculated amount of the ROU assets and lease liabilities are impacted by the length of the lease term and the discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. The Company's lease agreements often include one or more options to renew at the Company's discretion which were considered, as applicable, in the calculation of the ROU assets and lease liabilities. If, at lease inception, the Company considers the exercising of a renewal option to be reasonably certain, the Company will include the extended term in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability. The Company uses the discount rate implicit in the lease whenever this rate is readily determinable. As this rate is not readily determinable in our operating leases, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate at lease inception, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term. At September 30, 2024, the weighted-average remaining lease term for the Company's operating leases was 8.9years and the weighted-average discount rate was 5.43%. At December 31, 2023, the weighted-average remaining lease term for the Company's operating leases was 8.9years and the weighted-average discount rate was 7.21%.

The Company's operating lease costs were $218and $581for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $175and $487for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. The variable lease costs totaled $189and $626for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $175and $548for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. As the Company elected not to separate lease and non-lease components for all classes of underlying assets and instead to account for them as a single lease component, the variable lease cost primarily represents variable payments such as common area maintenance and utilities.


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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Future minimum operating lease payments as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:

2024, excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2024

$

269

2025

996

2026

919

2027

875

2028

894

Thereafter

4,636

Total future minimum rental commitments

8,589

Less - amounts representing interest

(2,202)

Total operating lease liabilities

$

6,387

NOTE 6 - FAIR VALUE

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 2 - Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of asset and liability:

Securities available for sale:The fair value of securities available for sale is determined using pricing models that vary based on asset class and include available trade, bid and other market information or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2).

Derivatives:The fair value of derivatives, which includes interest rate lock commitments and interest rate swaps, is based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).

TBA mortgage - backed securities:To mitigate the effect of the interest rate risk inherent in providing rate lock commitments to borrowers, the Company enters into either a forward sales contract to sell loans to investors when using best efforts or a trade of "to-be-announced (TBA)" mortgage-backed securities for mandatory delivery. The forward sales contracts lock in a price for the sale of loans with similar characteristics to the specific rate lock commitments based on a valuation model using observable market data for pricing commitments (Level 2).

Collateral dependent impaired loans:The fair value of collateral dependent impaired loans with specific reserves in the ACL - Loans is generally based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Appraisals for collateral-dependent impaired loans are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by a third-party appraisal management company approved by the Board of Directors annually. Once received, the loan officer or a member of the credit department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. Appraisals are updated as needed based on facts and circumstances associated with the individual properties. Real estate appraisals typically incorporate measures such as recent sales prices for comparable properties. Appraisers may make adjustments to the sales prices of the comparable properties as deemed appropriate based on the age, condition or general characteristics of the subject property. Management applies an additional discount to real estate appraised values, typically to reflect changes in market conditions since the date of the appraisal if warranted and to cover disposition costs (including selling expenses) based on the intended disposition method of the property. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower's financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management's historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management's expertise and knowledge of the client and client's business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

Loans held for sale:Loans held for sale are carried at fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from third party investors (Level 2).

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial assets and liabilities for which the Company has elected the fair value option, are summarized below:

Fair Value Measurements at
‎September 30, 2024 using Significant
‎Other Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

(unaudited)

Financial Assets:

Securities available for sale:

Corporate debt

$

7,500

Issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies:

U.S. Treasury

1,190

Total securities available for sale

$

8,690

Loans held for sale

$

5,240

Derivative assets

$

4,474

Financial Liabilities:

Derivative liabilities

$

4,474

Fair Value Measurements at
‎December 31, 2023 using Significant
‎Other Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

Financial Assets:

Securities available for sale:

Corporate debt

$

7,100

Issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies:

U.S. Treasury

988

Mortgage-backed securities - residential

4

Total securities available for sale

$

8,092

Loans held for sale

$

1,849

Derivative assets

$

4,710

Financial Liabilities:

Derivative liabilities

$

4,710

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The Company had noassets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis that were measured using Level 1 or Level 3 inputs at September 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023. There were notransfers of assets or liabilities measured at fair value between levels during the periods ended September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2024. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2023 are summarized below:

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023 Using

Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Collateral dependent impaired loans:

Commercial

$

403

Total collateral dependent impaired loans

$

403

There were nowrite-downs of impaired collateral dependent loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 or 2023.

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2023:

Fair Value

Valuation Technique(s)

Unobservable Inputs

Weighted Average

Collateral dependent impaired loans:

Commercial

$

403

Comparable sales approach

Adjustment for differences between the stated value and net realizable value

10.43%

Financial Instruments Recorded Using Fair Value Option

The Company has elected the fair value option for loans held for sale. These loans are intended for sale and the Company believes that the fair value is the best indicator of the resolution of these loans. Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loan and in accordance with the Company's policy on loans held for investment. None of these loans were 90 days or more past due or on nonaccrual as of September 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the aggregate fair value, contractual balance and gain or loss on loans held for sale were as follows:

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

(unaudited)

Aggregate fair value

$

5,240

$

1,849

Contractual balance

5,240

1,849

Gain (loss)

$

-

$

-

The total amount of gains and losses from changes in fair value included in earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 for loans held for sale were:

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Interest income

$

59

$

10

$

118

$

23

Interest expense

-

-

-

-

Change in fair value

-

-

-

-

Total change in fair value

$

59

$

10

$

118

$

23

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at September 30, 2024 were as follows:

Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2024 Using:

Carrying

(unaudited)

Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

233,520

$

233,520

$

-

$

-

$

233,520

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

100

100

-

-

100

Securities available for sale

8,690

-

8,690

-

8,690

Equity securities

5,000

-

5,000

-

5,000

Loans held for sale

5,240

-

5,240

-

5,240

Loans and leases, net

1,717,075

-

-

1,705,869

1,705,869

FHLB and FRB stock

8,908

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Accrued interest receivable

9,721

331

198

9,192

9,721

Derivative assets

4,474

-

4,474

-

4,474

Financial Liabilities

Deposits

$

(1,745,576)

$

(1,044,519)

$

(702,237)

$

-

$

(1,746,756)

FHLB advances and other borrowings

(108,672)

-

(109,872)

-

(109,872)

Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance

(1,214)

-

-

(1,214)

(1,214)

Subordinated debentures

(14,990)

-

(17,127)

-

(17,127)

Accrued interest payable

(2,736)

-

(2,736)

-

(2,736)

Derivative liabilities

(4,474)

-

(4,474)

-

(4,474)

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2023 were as follows:

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023 Using:

Carrying

Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

261,595

$

261,595

$

-

$

-

$

261,595

Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions

100

100

-

-

100

Securities available for sale

8,092

-

8,092

-

8,092

Equity securities

5,000

-

5,000

-

5,000

Loans held for sale

1,849

-

1,849

-

1,849

Loans and leases, net

1,694,133

-

-

1,670,885

1,670,885

FHLB and FRB stock

8,482

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Accrued interest receivable

9,210

171

125

8,914

9,210

Derivative assets

4,710

-

4,710

-

4,710

Financial Liabilities

Deposits

$

(1,744,057)

$

(1,080,605)

$

(659,492)

$

-

$

(1,740,097)

FHLB advances and other borrowings

(109,995)

-

(108,294)

-

(108,294)

Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance

(2,179)

-

-

(2,179)

(2,179)

Subordinated debentures

(14,961)

-

(17,345)

-

(17,345)

Accrued interest payable

(2,680)

-

(2,680)

-

(2,680)

Derivative liabilities

(4,710)

-

(4,710)

-

(4,710)


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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 7 - SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

2003 Subordinated debentures:

In December 2003, Central Federal Capital Trust I, a trust formed by the Holding Company, closed a pooled private offering of 5,000trust preferred securities with a liquidation amount of $1per security. The Holding Company issued $5,155of subordinated debentures to the trust in exchange for ownership of all of the common stock of the trust and the proceeds of the preferred securities sold by the trust. The Holding Company is not considered the primary beneficiary of this trust (which is classified as a variable interest entity); therefore, the trust is not consolidated in the Company's financial statements, but rather the subordinated debentures are shown as a liability. The Holding Company's investment in the common stock of the trust was $155and is included in otherassets.

The Holding Company may redeem the subordinated debentures, in whole or in part, in a principal amount with integral multiples of $1, at 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The subordinated debentures mature on December 30, 2033. The subordinated debentures are also redeemable in whole or in part from time to time, upon the occurrence of specific events defined within the trust indenture. There are norequired principal payments on the subordinated debentures over the next five years. The Holding Company has the option to defer interest payments on the subordinated debentures for a period not to exceed five consecutive years.

Prior to July 1, 2023, the subordinated debentures had a variable rate of interest, which reset quarterly, equal to the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.85%. Effective July 1, 2023, the rate of interest on the subordinated debentures resets quarterly to the three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 3.112%, which was 7.72% at September 30, 2024 and 8.44% at December 31, 2023. There were nounamortized debt issuance costs at September 30, 2024. At September 30, 2024, the balance of the subordinated notes was $5,155.

2018 Fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes:

In December 2018, the Holding Company entered into subordinated note purchase agreements with certain qualified institutional buyers and completed a private placement of $10million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes with a maturity date of December 30, 2028. After payment of approximately $388of debt issuance costs, the Holding Company's net proceeds were approximately $9,612.

The subordinated notes initially bore interest at 7.00%, from and including December 20, 2018, to but excluding December 30, 2023, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 30 and December 30 of each year. From and including December 30, 2023, to but excluding December 30, 2028 or the earlier redemption of the notes, the interest rate resets quarterly to an interest rate equal to the then current three-month SOFR(but not less than zero) plus 4.402%, which was 9.01% at September 30, 2024 and 9.70% at December 31, 2023. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears on March 30, June 30, September 30, and December 30 of each year. The Holding Company may, at its option, redeem the notes beginning on December 30, 2023 and on any scheduled interest payment date thereafter. At September 30, 2024, the balance of the subordinated notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, was $9,835.

NOTE 8 - FHLB ADVANCES AND OTHER DEBT

Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") advances and other debt were as follows:

Weighted

Average Rate

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

(unaudited)

FHLB fixed rate advances:

Maturities:

2024

1.37%

$

16,000

$

18,500

2026

1.45%

16,000

16,000

2027

3.88%

12,500

12,500

2028

1.69%

17,000

17,000

2029

3.94%

12,500

12,500

Total FHLB fixed rate advances

$

74,000

$

76,500

Variable rate other debt:

Holding Company credit facility

3.85%

34,672

33,495

Total

$

108,672

$

109,995

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Each FHLB advance is payable at its maturity date, with a prepayment penalty for fixed-rate advances.

The Holding Company has a $35,000credit facility with a third-party bank. The credit facility was revolving until May 21, 2024, at which time the outstanding balance was converted to a 10-year term note on a graduated 10-year amortization. Borrowings on the credit facility bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.85% until May 21, 2026, and the interest rate then converts to a floating rate equal to PRIMEwith a floor of 3.25%. At September 30, 2024, the Company had an outstanding balance, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, of $34,672on the facility.

Contractual maturities of the Holding Company credit facility as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:

2024, excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2024

$

-

2025

1,750

2026

1,750

2027

2,625

2028

2,625

Thereafter

26,250

Less - unamortized debt issuance costs

(328)

$

34,672

At September 30, 2024, CFBank had availability in unused lines of credit at two commercial banks in amounts of $50,000and $15,000. There were nooutstanding borrowings on either line at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Interest on any principal amounts outstanding from time to time under these lines accrues daily at a variable rate based on the commercial bank's cost of funds and current market returns.

There were nooutstanding borrowings with the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

NOTE 9 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company has a stock-based compensation plan, as described below, under which awards are outstanding or may be granted in the future. Total compensation cost that has been charged against income for the plan totaled $326and $842, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and $294and $875, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The total income tax effect was $68and $177, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and $62and $184, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

The Company's 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2019" Plan") was approved by stockholders on May 29, 2019 and replaced the Company's 2009 Equity Compensation Plan (the "2009" Plan"). The 2019 Plan authorized up to 300,000shares (plus any shares that are subject to grants under the 2009 Plan and that are later forfeited or expire) to be awarded pursuant to stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock or restricted stock units. An amendment to the Company's 2019 Plan was approved by stockholders on May 29, 2024 to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for awards thereunder from 300,000to 500,000. The Company is in the process of preparing a Form S-8 to register the additional 200,000eligible shares. Upon filing the Form S-8 with the SEC, 201,040shares will be available for awards.

Stock Options:

The 2019 Plan permits the grant of stock options to directors, officers and employees of the Holding Company and CFBank. Option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant, generally have vesting periods ranging from one yearto three years, and are exercisable for ten yearsfrom the date of grant. Unvested stock options immediately vest upon a change of control.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a closed form option valuation (Black-Scholes) model that uses the assumptions noted in the table below. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of the Company's common stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and post-vesting termination behavior. Employee and management options are tracked separately. The expected term of options granted is based on historical data and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, which takes into account that the options are not transferable. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

There were nooptions outstanding at September 30, 2024.

There were nooptions granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023. There were nooptions exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. There were 5,635options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Restricted Stock Awards:

The 2019 Plan also permits the grant of restricted stock awards to directors, officers and employees. Compensation is recognized over the vesting period of the awards based on the fair value of the stock at grant date. The fair value of the stock is determined using the closing share price on the date of grant and shares generally have vesting periods of one yearto three years. There were 75,618shares of restricted stock granted under the 2019 Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. There were 59,784shares of restricted stock granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

A summary of changes in the Company's nonvested restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2024 follows (unaudited):

Nonvested Shares

Shares

Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value

Nonvested at January 1, 2024

119,026

$

19.99

Granted

75,618

19.17

Vested

(60,126)

19.57

Forfeited

(328)

21.37

Nonvested at September 30, 2024

134,190

$

19.72

As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, the unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock awards granted under the 2019 Plan was $1,981and $1,678, respectively.

There were 328shares of restricted stock forfeited during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, and 6,204shares of restricted stock forfeited during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. There were 60,126shares of restricted stock that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 49,967shares of restricted stock that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

NOTE 10 - REGULATORY CAPITAL MATTERS

CFBank is subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Prompt corrective action regulations involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off balance-sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action.

Prompt corrective action regulations provide five classifications for banking organizations: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition. If a banking organization is classified as adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits. If a banking organization is classified as undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and capital restoration plans are required.

In July 2013, the Holding Company's primary federal regulator, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve"), published final rules (the "Basel III Capital Rules") establishing a new comprehensive capital framework for U.S. banking organizations. The rules implement the Basel Committee's December 2010 framework known as "Basel III" for strengthening international capital standards as well as certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. In order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, such as dividend payments and certain bonus payments to executive officers, the Basel III Capital Rules require insured financial institutions to hold a capital conservation buffer of common equity tier 1 capital above the minimum risk-based capital requirements. The capital conservation buffer consists of an additional amount of common equity equal to 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. Quantitative measures established by the Basel III Capital Rules to ensure capital adequacy require the maintenance of minimum amounts and ratios of Common Equity Tier 1 capital, Tier 1 capital and Total capital, as defined in the regulations, to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to adjusted quarterly average assets ("Leverage Ratio").

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The Basel III Capital Rules require CFBank to maintain: 1) a minimum ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5%, plus a 2.5% "capital conservation buffer" (resulting in a minimum ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 7.0%); 2) a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 6.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%); 3) a minimum ratio of Total capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (resulting in a minimum Total capital ratio of 10.5%); and 4) a minimum Leverage Ratio of 4.0%.

The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Failure to maintain the minimum Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio plus the capital conservation buffer will result in potential restrictions on a banking institution's ability to pay dividends, repurchase stock and/or pay discretionary compensation to its employees.

The following tables present actual and required capital ratios as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 for CFBank under the Basel III Capital Rules. Capital levels required to be considered well capitalized are based upon prompt corrective action regulations, as amended to reflect the changes under the Basel III Capital Rules.

Actual

Minimum Capital Required-Basel III

To Be Well Capitalized Under Applicable
‎Regulatory Capital Standards

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

September 30, 2024

Total Capital to risk weighted assets

$

224,742

13.43%

$

175,675

10.50%

$

167,310

10.00%

Tier 1 (Core) Capital to risk weighted assets

206,582

12.35%

142,213

8.50%

133,848

8.00%

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

206,582

12.35%

117,117

7.00%

108,751

6.50%

Tier 1 (Core) Capital to adjusted total assets (Leverage Ratio)

206,582

10.36%

79,795

4.00%

99,743

5.00%

Actual

Minimum Capital Required-Basel III

To Be Well Capitalized Under Applicable
‎Regulatory Capital Standards

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

December 31, 2023

Total Capital to risk weighted assets

$

215,164

13.30%

$

169,909

10.50%

$

161,818

10.00%

Tier 1 (Core) Capital to risk weighted assets

196,977

12.17%

137,546

8.50%

129,455

8.00%

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets

196,977

12.17%

113,273

7.00%

105,182

6.50%

Tier 1 (Core) Capital to adjusted total assets (Leverage Ratio)

196,977

9.76%

80,727

4.00%

100,908

5.00%

CFBank converted from a mutual to a stock institution in 1998, and a "liquidation account" was established in the amount of $14,300, which was the net worth reported in the conversion prospectus. The liquidation account represents a calculated amount for the purposes described below, and it does not represent actual funds included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company. Eligible depositors who have maintained their accounts, less annual reductions to the extent they have reduced their deposits, would be entitled to a priority distribution from this account if CFBank liquidated and its assets exceeded its liabilities. Dividends may not reduce CFBank's stockholder's equity below the required liquidation account balance.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Dividend Restrictions:

Banking regulations require us to maintain certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by CFBank to the Holding Company or by the Holding Company to stockholders. The ability of the Holding Company to pay dividends on its stock is dependent upon the amount of cash and liquidity available at the Holding Company level, as well as the receipt of dividends and other distributions from CFBank to the extent necessary to fund such dividends. The Holding Company is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from CFBank, which has no obligation to make any dividends or other funds available for the payment of dividends by the Holding Company. The Holding Company also is subject to various legal and regulatory policies and guidelines impacting the Holding Company's ability to pay dividends on its stock. In addition, the Holding Company's ability to pay dividends on its stock is conditioned upon the payment, on a current basis, of quarterly interest payments on the subordinated debentures underlying the Company's trust preferred securities. Finally, under the terms of the Holding Company's fixed-to-floating rate subordinated debt, the Holding Company's ability to pay dividends on its stock is conditioned upon the Holding Company continuing to make required principal and interest payments, and not incurring an event of default, with respect to the subordinated debt.

Additionally, CFBank does not intend to make distributions to the Holding Company that would result in a recapture of any portion of its thrift bad debt reserve as discussed in Note 12 - Income Taxes.

NOTE 11 - DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Interest-rate swaps:

CFBank utilizes interest-rate swaps as part of its asset/liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position, and does not use derivatives for trading purposes. CFBank enters into interest rate swaps with certain qualifying commercial loan customers to meet their interest rate risk management needs. The CFBank simultaneously enters into interest rate swaps with dealer counterparties, with identical notional amounts and offsetting terms. The net result of these interest rate swaps is that the customer pays a fixed rate of interest and CFBank receives a floating rate. These back-to-back loan swaps are derivative financial instruments and are reported at fair value in "accrued interest receivable and other assets" and "accrued interest payable and other liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in the fair value of loan swaps are recorded in other noninterest incomeand net to zero because of the offsetting terms of swaps with borrowers and swaps with dealer counterparties.

The notional amount of the interest-rate swaps does not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amount exchanged is determined by reference to the notional amount and the other terms of the individual interest-rate swap agreements. CFBank was party to interest-rate swaps with a combined notional amount of $90,617at September 30, 2024 and $81,858at December 31, 2023.

The counterparty to CFBank's interest-rate swaps is exposed to credit risk whenever the interest-rate swaps are in a liability position. At September 30, 2024, CFBank had $2,128in cash pledged ascollateral for these derivatives. Should the liability increase beyond the collateral value, CFBank will be required to pledge additional collateral.

Additionally, CFBank's interest-rate swap instruments contain provisions that require CFBank to remain well capitalized under regulatory capital standards and to comply with certain other regulatory requirements. The interest-rate swaps may be called by the counterparty if CFBank fails to maintain well-capitalized status under regulatory capital standards or becomes subject to certain adverse regulatory events such as a regulatory cease and desist order. As of September 30, 2024, CFBank was well-capitalized under regulatory capital standards and was not subject to any adverse regulatory events specified in CFBank's interest-rate swap instruments.

Summary information about the derivative instruments is as follows:

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

(unaudited)

Notional amount

$

90,617

$

81,858

Weighted average pay rate on interest-rate swaps

5.44%

5.36%

Weighted average receive rate on interest-rate swaps

7.62%

7.81%

Weighted average maturity (years)

8.6

8.2

Fair value of derivative asset

$

4,474

$

4,710

Fair value of derivative liability

(4,474)

(4,710)

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Mortgage banking derivatives:

Mortgage banking activities include two types of commitments: rate lock commitments and forward loan sales commitments. Rate lock commitments are loans in our pipeline that have an interest rate locked with the customer. The commitments are generally for periods of 30to 60 days and are at market rates. In order to mitigate the effect of the interest rate risk inherent in providing rate lock commitments, we economically hedge our commitments by entering into a forward loan sales contract under best efforts. Commitments to fund certain mortgage loans (interest rate locks) to be sold into the secondary market are considered derivatives. These mortgage banking derivatives are not designated in hedge relationships. The Company had $11,649of interest lock commitments related to residential mortgage loans at September 30, 2024 and $5,345of interest rate lock commitments related to residential mortgage loans at December 31, 2023. The fair value of these interest lock commitments was immaterial at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

The following table reflects the amount and market value of mortgage banking derivatives included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the period end (in thousands):

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

(unaudited)

Notional Amount

Fair Value

Notional Amount

Fair Value

Assets (Liabilities):

Interest rate lock commitments

$

11,649

$

-

$

5,345

$

-

The following table represents the notional amount of loans sold during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited):

Three Months ended

Nine Months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Notional amount of loans sold

$

12,053

$

3,646

$

31,926

$

8,809

The following table represents the gain (loss) recognized on mortgage activities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited):

Three Months ended

Nine Months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Gain on loans sold

$

110

$

48

$

287

$

85

Gain (loss) from change in fair value of loans held-for-sale

-

-

-

-

$

110

$

48

$

287

$

85

NOTE 12 - INCOME TAXES

At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had a deferred tax asset recorded in the amount of $3,848and $3,942, respectively. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had nounrecognized tax benefits recorded. The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax and is no longer subject to federal examination for years prior to 2020.

Our deferred tax assets are composed of U.S. net operating losses ("NOLs"), and other temporary book to tax differences. When determining the amount of deferred tax assets that are more-likely-than-not to be realized, and therefore recorded as a benefit, the Company conducts a regular assessment of all available information. This information includes, but is not limited to, taxable income in prior periods, projected future income and projected future reversals of deferred tax items. Based on these criteria, the Company determined as of September 30, 2024 that novaluation allowance was required against the net deferred tax asset.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

In 2012, the Company completed a recapitalization program pursuant to which the Holding Company sold $22,500in common stock, which improved the capital levels of CFBank and provided working capital for the Holding Company. The result of the change in stock ownership associated with the stock offering, however, was that the Company incurred an ownership change within the guidelines of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. At September 30, 2024, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of $21,927, which expire at various dates from 2024to 2032. As a result of the ownership change, the Company's ability to utilize carryforwards that arose before the 2012 stock offering closed is limited to $163per year. Due to this limitation, management determined it is more likely than not that $20,520of net operating loss carryforwards will expire unutilized. As required by ASC 740, the Company reduced the carrying value of deferred tax assets, and the corresponding valuation allowance, by the $6,977tax effect of this lost realizability.

Federal income tax laws provided additional deductions, totaling $2,250, for thrift bad debt reserves established before 1988. ASC 740 does not require a deferred tax liability to be recorded on this amount, which otherwise would have totaled $473at September 30, 2024. However, if CFBank were wholly or partially liquidated or otherwise ceases to be a bank, or if tax laws were to change, this amount would have to be recaptured and a tax liability recorded. Additionally, any distributions in excess of CFBank's current or accumulated earnings and profits would reduce amounts allocated to its bad debt reserve and create a tax liability for CFBank.

The Company records income tax expense based on the federal statutory rate adjusted for the effect of low income housing credits, tax exempt interest, bank owned life insurance, dividends on equity securities and other miscellaneous items. The effective tax rate was approximately 20.4% and 18.3%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 19.6% and 19.7%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, which management believes were reasonable estimates for the effective tax rates for such periods.

The following table summarizes the major components creating differences between income taxes at the federal statutory tax rate and the effective tax rate recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

For the three months ended
‎September 30,

For the nine months ended
‎September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Statutory tax rate

21.0%

21.0%

21.0%

21.0%

Increase (decrease) resulting from:

Restricted stock

0.0%

0.0%

(0.2%)

0.0%

Tax exempt interest

(0.6%)

0.0%

(0.3%)

0.0%

Tax exempt earnings on bank owned life insurance

(0.9%)

(0.7%)

(1.2%)

(0.6%)

Dividends on equity securities

(0.2%)

(0.2%)

(0.3%)

(0.2%)

Low income housing tax credits

1.0%

(0.5%)

(0.9%)

(0.5%)

Other, net

0.1%

0.0%

0.2%

0.0%

Effective tax rate

20.4%

19.6%

18.3%

19.7%


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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 13- ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The following table summarizes the changes within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and summarizes the significant amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss:

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component (1)

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities

Unrealized Gains and (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period

$

(2,237)

$

(2,401)

$

(2,290)

$

(2,037)

Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications (2)

277

17

330

(347)

Net current-period other comprehensive gain (loss)

277

17

330

(347)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period

$

(1,960)

$

(2,384)

$

(1,960)

$

(2,384)

(1)All amounts are net of tax. Amounts in parentheses indicate a reduction of other comprehensive income.

(2)There were noamounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

NOTE 14- PREFERRED STOCK

Series D Preferred Stock:

On February 6, 2024, the Company issued 2,000shares of its newly-designated series of non-voting convertible perpetual preferred stock, series D, par value $0.01per share (the "Series D Preferred Stock") to an existing stockholder of the Company in exchange for 200,000shares of (Voting) Common Stock. On May 29, 2024, the Company issued 160shares of Series D Preferred Stock to an existing stockholder of the Company in exchange for 16,000shares of (Voting) Common Stock.

Each share of Series D Preferred Stock will be convertible either (i) automatically into 100shares of the Company's Non-Voting Common Stock if and when the Company's shareholders approve an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Non-Voting Common Stock to permit the conversion of all outstanding shares of Series D Preferred Stock into shares of Non-Voting Common Stock (which shareholder approval and amendment the Company may, but is not obligated, to seek); (ii) unless previously converted into shares of Non-Voting Common Stock, into 100shares of (Voting) Common Stock at the request of the holder, provided that upon such conversion the holder, together with all affiliates of the holder, will not own or control in aggregate more than 9.9% of the outstanding (Voting) Common Stock (or of any class of voting securities issued by the Company); or (iii) unless previously converted into shares of Non-Voting Common Stock, into 100shares of (Voting) Common Stock upon transfer of such shares of Series D Preferred Stock to a non-affiliate of the holder in specified permitted transactions. The holders of Series D Preferred Stock are not entitled to any liquidation preferences. The holders of Series D Preferred Stock participate with common shareholders pro rata in dividends on an as-converted basis.

NOTE 15- OTHER ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

During the third quarter of 2022, the Company began marketing its Worthington, Ohio headquarters building for sale as it prepared to move its headquarters to Columbus, Ohio. On October 20, 2022, the Company entered into a contract to sell the building for $2,010. As a result, impairment expense of $542 was recorded during September 2022 to adjust the building and land value to the offered price, less costs to sell and the associated assets were transferred to other assets held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The sale of the building was completed in May 2023.


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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

NOTE 16- TAX CREDIT INVESTMENTS

The Company has investments in various limited partnerships that sponsor affordable housing projects and federal historic projects. The purpose of the investments is to earn an adequate return of capital through the receipt of tax credits and to assist the Company in achieving goals associated with the Community Reinvestment Act. These investments are included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, with any unfunded commitments included in other liabilities. The investments are amortized as a component of income tax expense.

The following table summarizes the Company's tax credit investments as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Investment Type

Investment

Unfunded Commitment

Investment

Unfunded Commitment

Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

$

20,518

$

11,958

$

15,578

$

10,539

Historic Tax Credit (HTC)

1,865

1,573

2,025

1,573

Total

$

22,383

$

13,531

$

17,603

$

12,112

The following table summarizes the amortization expense and tax credits recognized for the Company's tax credit investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively:

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Amortization expense

2024

2023

2024

2023

LIHTC

$

353

$

130

$

1,060

$

390

Total

$

353

$

130

$

1,060

$

390

Tax credits recognized:

LIHTC

$

355

$

130

$

1,065

$

391

Total

$

355

$

130

$

1,065

$

391

NOTE 17- SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 1, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.07per share on its common stock and a corresponding cash dividend of $7.00per share on its Series D Preferred Stock. The dividend was paid on October 19, 2024 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 11, 2024.

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports and materials we have filed or may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") contain or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Reform Act of 1995, which are made in good faith by us. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) projections of revenues, income or loss, earnings or loss per common share, capital structure and other financial items; (2) plans and objectives of the management or Boards of Directors of CF Bankshares Inc. (the "Holding Company") or CFBank, National Association ("CFBank" and, together with the Holding Company, the "Company"); (3) statements regarding future events, actions or economic performance; and (4) statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Words such as "estimate," "strategy," "may," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "predict," "will," "intend," "plan," "targeted," and the negative of these terms, or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Various risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by our forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those risks detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the SEC, including those identified in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results. A forward-looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement. We believe that we have chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith and that they are reasonable. We caution you, however, that assumptions or bases almost always vary from actual results, and the differences between assumptions or bases and actual results can be material. The forward-looking statements included in this quarterly report speak only as of the date of the report. We undertake no obligation to publicly release revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except to the extent required by law.

Business Overview

The Holding Company is a financial holding company that owns 100% of the stock of CFBank, which was formed in Ohio in 1892 and converted from a federal savings association to a national bank on December 1, 2016. Prior to December 1, 2016, the Holding Company was a registered savings and loan holding company. Effective as of December 1, 2016 and in conjunction with the conversion of CFBank to a national bank, the Holding Company became a registered bank holding company and elected financial holding company status with the Federal Reserve Board (the "Federal Reserve"). Effective as of July 27, 2020, the Company changed its name from Central Federal Corporation to CF Bankshares Inc.

CFBank focuses on serving the financial needs of closely held businesses and entrepreneurs, by providing comprehensive Commercial, Retail, and Mortgage Lending services presence. In all regional markets, CFBank provides commercial loans and equipment leases, commercial and residential real estate loans and treasury management depository services, residential mortgage lending, and full-service commercial and retail banking services and products. CFBank seeks to differentiate itself from its competitors by providing individualized service coupled with direct customer access to decision-makers, and ease of doing business. We believe that CFBank matches the sophistication of much larger banks, without the bureaucracy. CFBank also offers its clients the convenience of online banking, mobile banking and remote deposit capabilities.

Most of our deposits and loans come from our market area. Our principal market area for deposits and loans includes the following counties in Ohio and Indiana: Franklin County, Ohio through our offices in Columbus, Ohio; Delaware County, Ohio through our Polaris office in Columbus, Ohio; Cuyahoga County, Ohio through our office in Orange Village, Ohio and our Ohio City office in Cleveland, Ohio; Summit County, Ohio through our office in Fairlawn, Ohio; Hamilton County, Ohio through our offices in Blue Ash, Ohio and our Red Bank office in Cincinnati, Ohio; and Marion County, Indiana through our office in Indianapolis. Because of CFBank's concentration of business activities in Ohio, the Company's financial condition and results of operations depend in large part upon economic conditions in Ohio.

Recent Regulatory Developments. In March 2024, CFBank's primary federal regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "OCC"), publicly released its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating of "Needs to Improve" for CFBank as a result of the OCC's regularly scheduled evaluation covering 2020 through 2022. The Company believes that the "Needs to Improve" rating was primarily attributable to CFBank's legacy direct-to-consumer residential mortgage business. Beginning in 2021, CFBank strategically scaled down its residential mortgage business and exited the direct-to-consumer mortgage business in favor of lending in our regional markets. The Company believes that this change in our residential mortgage business and focus, together with changes in our branch network and other actions taken since 2021, have remediated these legacy issues. While CFBank's CRA rating remains "Needs to Improve," the Company is subject to additional requirements and conditions with respect to certain activities, including acquisitions of and mergers with other financial institutions and commencement of new activities. CFBank's next CRA evaluation is expected to commence in 2026.


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General

Our net income is dependent primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on loans and securities and our cost of funds, consisting of interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds. Net interest income is affected by regulatory, economic and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand, the level of nonperforming assets and deposit flows.

Net income is also affected by, among other things, provisions for credit losses, loan fee income, service charges, gains on loan sales, operating expenses, and taxes. Operating expenses principally consist of employee compensation and benefits, occupancy, advertising and marketing, data processing, professional fees, FDIC insurance premiums and other general and administrative expenses. Our results of operations are significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, changes in market interest rates and real estate values, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities. Our regulators have extensive discretion in their supervisory and enforcement activities, including the authority to impose restrictions on our operations, to classify our assets and to require us to increase the level of our allowance for credit losses on loans and leases. Any change in such regulation and oversight, whether in the form of regulatory policy, regulations, legislation or supervisory action, may have a material impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and/or cash flows.

Management's discussion and analysis represents a review of our unaudited consolidated financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented. This review should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Financial Condition

General. Assets totaled $2.07 billion at September 30, 2024 and increased $7.9 million, or 0.4%, from $2.06 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a $22.9 million increase in net loans and leases, a $7.3 increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets, and a $3.4 million increase in loans held for sale, partially offset by a $28.1 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents.

Cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $233.5 million at September 30, 2024, and decreased $28.1 million, or 10.7%, from $261.6 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily attributed to an increase in loans and leases.

Securities. Securities available for sale totaled $8.7 million at September 30, 2024, and increased $598,000, or 7.4%, compared to $8.1 million at December 31, 2023. The increase was due to the purchases of new securities, partially offset by principal maturities.

Loans held for sale.Loans held for sale totaled $5.2 million at September 30, 2024, and increased $3.4 million, or 183.4%, from $1.8 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in loans held for sale was the result of increases in the volume of loans to be sold.

Loans and Leases.Net loans and leases totaled $1.72 billion at September 30, 2024, and increased $22.9 million, or 1.4%, from $1.69 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase in net loans and leases from December 31, 2023, was primarily due to a $45.8 million increase in multi-family loan balances, a $14.8 million increase in commercial real estate loan balances, and a $5.0 million increase in home equity lines of credit, partially offset by a $19.2 million decrease in construction loan balances, a $17.1 million decrease in single-family residential loan balances, and a $7.0 million decrease in commercial and industrial (C&I) loan balances.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans. The allowance for credit losses on loans ("ACL - Loans") totaled $16.8 million at September 30, 2024, and decreased $85,000, or 0.5%, from $16.9 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in the ACL-Loans was driven by net charge-offs of $5.4 million, partially offset by the provision for credit losses on loans of $5.3 million. The ratio of the ACL - Loans to total loans was 0.97% at September 30, 2024, compared to 0.99% at December 31, 2023.

The ACL - Loans is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans' amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on loans over the contractual term. Loans are charged off against the allowance when the uncollectibility of the loan is confirmed. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged off and expected to be charged off. Adjustments to the ACL- Loans are reported in the income statement as a component of provision for credit loss. The Company has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on loans from the estimate of credit losses. Further information regarding the policies and methodology used to estimate the ACL - Loans is detailed in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policiesand Note 4 - Loans and Leases to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Individually evaluated loans totaled $12.9 million at September 30, 2024, and increased $9.4 million, or 270.9%, from $3.5 million at December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to newly identified commercial loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, totaling $12.8 million, partially offset by charge-offs and principal payments. The amount of the ACL - Loans specifically calculated for individually evaluated loans totaled $1.2 million at September 30, 2024 and $697,000 at December 31, 2023.

The reserve on individually evaluated loans is based on management's estimate of the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's effective rate or the fair value of collateral, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. On at least a quarterly basis, management reviews each individually evaluated loan to determine whether it should have a reserve or partial charge-off. Management relies on appraisals or internal evaluations to help make this determination. Determination of whether to use an updated appraisal or internal evaluation is based on factors including, but not limited to, the age of the loan and the most recent appraisal, condition of the property and whether we expect the collateral to go through the foreclosure or liquidation process. Management considers the need for a downward adjustment to the valuation based on current market conditions and on management's analysis, judgment and experience. The amount ultimately charged-off for these loans may be different from the reserve, as the ultimate liquidation of the collateral and/or projected cash flows may be different from management's estimates.

Nonperforming loans, which include nonaccrual loans and loans at least 90 days past due but still accruing interest, totaled $14.6 million at September 30, 2024, and increased $8.9 million from $5.7 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in nonaccrual loans was primarily driven by three commercial loans, totaling $11.3 million, three commercial equipment leases, totaling $182,000, and two single-family residential loans, totaling $918,000, becoming nonaccrual during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, partially offset by paydowns and approximately $3.3 million in charge-offs on loans that were in nonaccrual at December 31, 2023. The ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans was 0.84% at September 30, 2024 compared to 0.33% at December 31, 2023.

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company did not modify any loans where the borrower was experiencing financial difficulty. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company modified one commercial loan, with an amortized cost basis of $4.3 million at September 30, 2024, where the borrower was experiencing financial difficulty. The loan was modified to defer principal and interest payments, increase the interest rate, extend the maturity date and institute a minimum EBITDA covenant. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company modified one commercial loan, totaling $2.9 million, where the borrower was experiencing financial difficulty. The loan was modified to defer principal and interest payments for up to one year. For any period where the payments are deferred, the note will accrue at a higher rate of interest.

We have incorporated the regulatory asset classifications as a part of our credit monitoring and internal loan risk rating system. In accordance with regulations, problem loans are classified as special mention, substandard, doubtful or loss, and the classifications are subject to review by the regulators. Assets designated as special mention are considered criticized assets. Assets designated as substandard, doubtful or loss are considered classified assets. See Note 4 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the regulatory asset classifications.

The level of total criticized and classified loans increased by $6.2 million, or 46.9%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Loans designated as special mention increased $595,000, or 14.6%, and totaled $4.7 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $4.1 million at December 31, 2023. Loans classified as substandard increased $6.0 million, or 69.8%, and totaled $14.7 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $8.6 million at December 31, 2023. Loans designated as doubtful declined $448,000 and totaled $0 at September 30, 2024, compared to $448,000 and December 31, 2023. See Note 4 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding risk classification of loans.

In addition to credit monitoring through our internal loan risk rating system, we also monitor past due information for all loan segments. Loans that are not rated under our internal credit rating system include groups of homogenous loans, such as single-family residential real estate loans and consumer loans. The primary credit indicator for these groups of homogenous loans is past due information.

Total past due loans increased $5.7 million and totaled $7.7 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $2.0 million at December 31, 2023. Past due loans totaled 0.4% of the loan portfolio at September 30, 2024, compared to 0.1% at December 31, 2023. See Note 4 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding loan delinquencies.

All lending activity involves risk of loss. Certain types of loans, such as option adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) products, junior lien mortgages, high loan-to-value ratio mortgages, interest only loans, subprime loans and loans with initial teaser rates, can have a greater risk of non-collection than other loans. CFBank has not engaged in subprime lending or used option ARM products.

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Loans that contain interest only payments may present a higher risk than those loans with an amortizing payment that includes periodic principal reductions. Interest only loans are primarily commercial lines of credit secured by business assets and inventory, and consumer home equity lines of credit secured by the borrower's primary residence. Due to the fluctuations in business assets and inventory of our commercial borrowers, CFBank has increased risk due to a potential decline in collateral values without a corresponding decrease in the outstanding principal. Interest only commercial lines of credit totaled $154.5 million, or 35.7%, of CFBank's commercial portfolio at September 30, 2024, compared to $147.5 million, or 33.5%, at December 31, 2023. Interest only home equity lines of credit totaled $38.3 million, or 93.6%, of the total home equity lines of credit at September 30, 2024, compared to $33.6 million, or 93.4%, at December 31, 2023.

We believe the ACL - Loans is adequate to absorb current expected credit losses in the loan portfolio as of September 30, 2024; however, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on factors including, but not limited to, deterioration in client business performance, recessionary economic conditions, declines in borrowers' cash flows and market conditions which result in lower real estate values. Additionally, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the ACL - Loans. Such agencies may require additional provisions for loan losses based on judgments and estimates that differ from those used by management, or on information available at the time of their review. Management continues to diligently monitor credit quality in the existing portfolio and analyze potential loan opportunities carefully in order to manage credit risk. An increase in loan losses could occur if economic conditions and factors which affect credit quality, real estate values and general business conditions worsen or do not improve.

Foreclosed assets. The Company held no foreclosed assets at September 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023. The level of foreclosed assets and charges to foreclosed assets expense may change in the future in connection with workout efforts related to foreclosed assets, nonperforming loans and other loans with credit issues.

Deposits. Deposits totaled $1.75 billion at September 30, 2024, an increase of $1.5 million, or 0.1%, when compared to $1.74 billion at December 31, 2023. The increase when compared to December 31, 2023, is primarily due to a $21.8 million increase in noninterest-bearing account balances, partially offset by a $20.3 million decrease in interest-bearing account balances. The decrease in interest-bearing account balances, when compared to December 31, 2023, included a $14.7 million reduction in brokered deposits.

At September 30, 2024, approximately 30.2% of our deposit balances exceeded the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000, as compared to approximately 29.2% at December 31, 2023.

CFBank is a participant in the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service® (CDARS) and Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) programs offered through IntraFi. IntraFi works with a network of banks to offer products that can provide FDIC insurance coverage in excess of $250,000 through these innovative products. Brokered deposits, including CDARS and ICS deposits that qualify as brokered, totaled $425.7 million at September 30, 2024, and decreased $14.7 million, or 3.3%, from $440.4 million at December 31, 2023. Customer balances in the CDARS reciprocal and ICS reciprocal programs, which do not qualify as brokered, totaled $254.4 million at September 30, 2024, and increased $16.6 million, or 7.0%, from $237.8 million at December 31, 2023.

FHLB advances and other debt.FHLB advances and other debt totaled $108.7 million at September 30, 2024, a decrease of $1.3 million, or 1.2%, when compared to $110.0 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease wasprimarily due to FHLB fixed rate advance maturities.

The Holding Company has a $35.0 million credit facility. The credit facility was revolving until May 21, 2024, at which time the outstanding balance was converted to a 10-year term note on a graduated 10-year amortization. Borrowings on the credit facility bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.85% until May 21, 2026, and the interest rate then converts to a floating rate equal to PRIME with a floor of 3.25%. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had an outstanding balance, net of unamortized issuance costs, of $34.7 million on the facility.

At September 30, 2024, CFBank had availability in unused lines of credit at two commercial banks in the amounts of $50.0 million and $15.0 million. There were no outstanding borrowings on either line at September 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

Subordinated debentures.Subordinated debentures totaled $15.0 million at both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. In December 2018, the Holding Company entered into subordinated note purchase agreements with certain qualified institutional buyers and completed a private placement of $10.0 million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes, resulting in net proceeds of $9,612,000 after deducting unamortized debt issuance costs of approximately $388,000. In 2003, the Holding Company issued subordinated debentures in exchange for the proceeds of a $5.0 million trust preferred securities offering issued by a trust formed by the Holding Company. The terms of the subordinated debentures allow for the Holding Company to defer interest payments for a period not to exceed five years. Interest payments on the subordinated debentures were current at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

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Stockholders' equity.Stockholders' equity totaled $164.0 million at September 30, 2024, an increase of $8.6 million, or 5.6%, from $155.4 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in stockholders' equity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily attributed to net income, partially offset by $1.2 million in dividend payments.

Management continues to proactively monitor capital levels and ratios in its on-going capital planning process. CFBank has leveraged its capital to support balance sheet growth and drive increased net interest income. Management remains focused on growing capital through earnings; however, should the need arise, CFBank has additional sources of capital and alternatives it could utilize as further discussed in the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Currently, the Holding Company has excess cash or sources of liquidity to cover its expenses for the foreseeable future, and could inject capital into CFBank if necessary. Also, CFBank has the flexibility to manage its balance sheet size as a result of the short duration of the loans held for sale, as well as to deploy those assets into higher earning assets to improve net interest income as the opportunity presents itself.

Comparison of the Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

General. Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $4.2 million (or $0.65 per diluted common share) compared to net income of $4.0 million (or $0.62 per diluted common share) for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in net income was primarily the result of a decrease in provision for credit losses expense and an increase in noninterest income, partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense and a decrease in net interest income.

Net interest income. Net interest income is a significant component of net income, and consists of the difference between interest income generated on interest-earning assets and interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is primarily affected by the volumes, interest rates and composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The tables in the sections below titled "Average Balances, Interest Rates and Yields"and "Rate/Volume Analysis of Net Interest Income"provide important information on factors impacting net interest income and should be read in conjunction with this discussion of net interest income.

Net interest income totaled $11.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and decreased $207,000, or 1.8%, compared to net interest income of $11.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a $2.0 million, or 12.3%, increase in interest expense, partially offset by a $1.8 million, or 6.5%, increase in interest income. The increase in interest expense was attributed to a 46bps increase in the average cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities, coupled with a $22.8 million, or 1.5%, increase in average interest-bearing liabilities. The increase in interest income was primarily attributed to a 26bps increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets, coupled with a $40.9 million, or 2.2%, increase in average interest-earning assets outstanding. The net interest margin of 2.41% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 decreased 9bps compared to the net interest margin of 2.50% for the third quarter of 2023.

Interest income totaled $30.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and increased $1.8 million, or 6.5%, compared to $28.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The increase in interest income was primarily attributed to a 27bps increase in the average yield on loans and leases and loans held for sale, coupled with a $60.5 million, or 3.7%, increase in average loans and leases outstanding and loans held for sale.

Interest expense totaled $18.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, and increased $2.0 million, or 12.3%, compared to $16.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The increase in interest expense was primarily attributed to a 47bps increase in the average rate of interest-bearing deposits, coupled with a $23.9 million, or 1.7%, increase in average interest-bearing deposits.

Provision for credit losses. There was $558,000 million in provision for credit losses expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, which reflected a decrease of $635,000, compared to a $1.2 million provisionfor the quarter ended September 30, 2023. Net charge-offs for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 totaled $3.3 million compared to net charge-offs of $126,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, an individually evaluated loan, totaling $2.9 million, was charged off.


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The following table presents information regarding net charge-offs (recoveries) for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

For the three months ended September 30,

2024

2023

(unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Commercial

$

3,270

$

137

Single-family residential real estate

(8)

(9)

Home equity lines of credit

(1)

(2)

Other consumer loans

30

-

Total

$

3,291

$

126

Noninterest income. Noninterest income for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 totaled $1.6 million and increased $305,000, or 23.4%, compared to $1.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a $259,000 increase in service charges on deposit accounts and a $188,000 increase on other noninterest income, partially offset by a $192,000 decrease in swap fee income.

Noninterest expense. Noninterest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 totaled $7.2 million and increased $466,000, or 6.9%, compared to $6.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The increase in noninterest expense was primarily due to a $194,000 increase in other noninterest expense, a $119,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits, and a $91,000 increase in data processing expense. The increase in other noninterest expense was primarily due to a $135,000 increase in fraud losses on customer accounts, coupled with a $53,000 increase in charitable contributions. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was primarily related to an increase in the number of employees, partially offset by lower deferred compensation incentive plan expense.

Income tax expense. Income tax expense was $1.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $93,000, or 9.5%, compared to $984,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The effective tax rate for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 was approximately 20.4%, as compared to approximately 19.6% for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Our deferred tax assets are composed of U.S. net operating losses ("NOLs"), and other temporary book to tax differences. When determining the amount of deferred tax assets that are more-likely-than-not to be realized, and therefore recorded as a benefit, the Company conducts a regular assessment of all available information. This information includes, but is not limited to, taxable income in prior periods, projected future income and projected future reversals of deferred tax items. Based on these criteria, the Company determined as of September 30, 2024 that no valuation allowance was required against the net deferred tax asset.

The Company records income tax expense based on the federal statutory rate adjusted for the effect of other items such as low income housing tax credits, bank owned life insurance and other miscellaneous items.

Comparison of the Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

General. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $9.0 million (or $1.38 per diluted common share) compared to net income of $12.7 million (or $1.97 per diluted common share) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in net income was primarily the result of an increase in provision for credit losses expense and a decrease in net interest income, partially offset by an increase in noninterest income and a decrease in noninterest expense.

Net interest income. Net interest income is a significant component of net income, and consists of the difference between interest income generated on interest-earning assets and interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is primarily affected by the volumes, interest rates and composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The tables in the sections below titled "Average Balances, Interest Rates and Yields"and "Rate/Volume Analysis of Net Interest Income"provide important information on factors impacting net interest income and should be read in conjunction with this discussion of net interest income.

Net interest income totaled $34.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and decreased $1.8 million, or 4.9%, compared to net interest income of $35.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to an $11.6 million, or 27.2%, increase in interest expense, partially offset by a $9.8 million, or 12.5%, increase in interest income. The increase in interest expense was attributed to a 78bps increase in the average cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities, coupled with an $81.4 million, or 5.5%, increase in average interest-bearing liabilities. The increase in interest income was primarily attributed to a 39bps increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets, coupled with a $100.0 million, or 5.5%, increase in average interest-earning assets outstanding. The net interest margin of 2.38% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased 27bps compared to the net interest margin of 2.65% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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Interest income totaled $88.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and increased $9.8 million, or 12.5%, compared to $78.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in interest income was primarily attributed to a 40bps increase in the average yield on loans and leases and loans held for sale, coupled with a $76.1 million, or 4.7%, increase in average loans and leases outstanding and loans held for sale.

Interest expense totaled $54.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and increased $11.6 million, or 27.2%, compared to $42.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in interest expense was primarily attributed to an 82bps increase in the average rate of interest-bearing deposits, coupled with an $80.9 million, or 5.9%, increase in average interest-bearing deposits.

Provision for credit losses. There was $5.4 million in provision for credit losses expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, which reflected an increase of $4.0 million compared to a $1.4 million provisionfor the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in the provision for credit losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily driven by reserves placed on two individually evaluated commercial loan participations (purchased loans), totaling $3.1 million, in the second quarter of 2024. During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, one of those individually evaluated loans, totaling $2.9 million, was charged off. Net charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $5.4 million, compared to net charge-offs of $23,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

The following table presents information regarding net charge-offs (recoveries) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

For the nine months ended September 30.

2024

2023

(unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Commercial

$

5,131

$

57

Single-family residential real estate

(23)

(31)

Home equity lines of credit

(5)

(3)

Other consumer loans

280

-

Total

$

5,383

$

23

Noninterest income. Noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $3.7 million and increased $731,000, or 24.4%, compared to $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a $758,000 increase in service charges on deposit accounts and increases of $202,000 and $155,000 in net gains on sales of residential mortgage loans and commercial loans, respectively, partially offset by a $364,000 decrease in swap fee income.

Noninterest expense. Noninterest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $21.5 million and decreased $119,000, or 0.6%, compared to $21.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in noninterest expense was primarily due to a $567,000 decrease in salaries and employee benefits, partially offset by a $319,000 increase in data processing expense. The decrease in salaries and employee benefits was primarily related to a $349,000 decrease in salaries and related benefits, a $134,000 decrease in deferred compensation incentive plan expense, and a $105,000 decrease in incentive expense. The increase in data processing expense was primarily due to an increase in our average monthly core processing charges of approximately $27,000 per month coupled with a $37,000 one-time implementation fee.

Income tax expense. Income tax expense was $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $1.1 million compared to $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was approximately 18.3%, as compared to approximately 19.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The reduction in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was a result of a decrease in pre-tax net income combined with an increase in the benefits received from tax-credit investments and tax exempt income.

Our deferred tax assets are composed of U.S. net operating losses ("NOLs"), and other temporary book to tax differences. When determining the amount of deferred tax assets that are more-likely-than-not to be realized, and therefore recorded as a benefit, the Company conducts a regular assessment of all available information. This information includes, but is not limited to, taxable income in prior periods, projected future income and projected future reversals of deferred tax items. Based on these criteria, the Company determined as of September 30, 2024 that no valuation allowance was required against the net deferred tax asset.

The Company records income tax expense based on the federal statutory rate adjusted for the effect of other items such as low income housing credits, bank owned life insurance and other miscellaneous items.

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Average Balances, Interest Rates and Yields. The following tables present, for the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of fully taxable equivalent interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed in both dollars and rates. Average balances are computed using month-end balances.

For Three Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

Average

Interest

Average

Average

Interest

Average

Outstanding

Earned/

Yield/

Outstanding

Earned/

Yield/

Balance

Paid

Rate

Balance

Paid

Rate

(Dollars in thousands)

Interest-earning assets:

Securities (1) (2)

$

13,333

$

144

3.56%

$

13,802

$

101

2.40%

Loans and leases and loans held for sale (3)

1,702,563

27,189

6.39%

1,642,029

25,121

6.12%

Other earning assets

177,710

2,496

5.62%

197,434

2,778

5.63%

FHLB and FRB stock

9,115

167

7.33%

8,568

166

7.75%

Total interest-earning assets

1,902,721

29,996

6.30%

1,861,833

28,166

6.04%

Noninterest-earning assets

97,700

95,186

Total assets

$

2,000,421

$

1,957,019

Interest-bearing liabilities:

Deposits

$

1,454,433

17,382

4.78%

$

1,430,568

15,421

4.31%

FHLB advances and other borrowings

123,872

1,154

3.73%

124,930

1,078

3.45%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

1,578,305

18,536

4.70%

1,555,498

16,499

4.24%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities

260,077

251,509

Total liabilities

1,838,382

1,807,007

Equity

162,039

150,012

Total liabilities and equity

$

2,000,421

$

1,957,019

Net interest-earning assets

$

324,416

$

306,335

Net interest income/interest rate spread

$

11,460

1.60%

$

11,667

1.80%

Net interest margin

2.41%

2.50%

Average interest-earning assets

to average interest-bearing liabilities

120.55%

119.69%

(1)Average balance is computed using the carrying value of securities. Average yield is computed using the historical amortized cost average balance for available for sale securities.

(2)Average yields and interest earned are stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis.

(3)Average balance is computed using the recorded investment in loans net of the ACL - Loans and includes nonperforming loans.


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For Nine Months Ended September 30,

2024

2023

Average

Interest

Average

Average

Interest

Average

Outstanding

Earned/

Yield/

Outstanding

Earned/

Yield/

Balance

Paid

Rate

Balance

Paid

Rate

(Dollars in thousands)

Interest-earning assets:

Securities (1) (2)

$

13,105

$

406

3.39%

$

14,463

$

529

4.08%

Loans and leases and loans held for sale (3)

1,695,288

79,538

6.26%

1,619,225

71,143

5.86%

Other earning assets

188,464

7,957

5.63%

163,281

6,470

5.28%

FHLB and FRB stock

8,751

496

7.56%

8,590

425

6.60%

Total interest-earning assets

1,905,608

88,397

6.18%

1,805,559

78,567

5.79%

Noninterest-earning assets

95,058

91,831

Total assets

$

2,000,666

$

1,897,390

Interest-bearing liabilities:

Deposits

$

1,450,578

50,816

4.67%

$

1,369,656

39,500

3.85%

FHLB advances and other borrowings

125,499

3,470

3.69%

125,016

3,181

3.39%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

1,576,077

54,286

4.59%

1,494,672

42,681

3.81%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities

264,714

256,898

Total liabilities

1,840,791

1,751,570

Equity

159,875

145,820

Total liabilities and equity

$

2,000,666

$

1,897,390

Net interest-earning assets

$

329,531

$

310,887

Net interest income/interest rate spread

$

34,111

1.59%

$

35,886

1.98%

Net interest margin

2.38%

2.65%

Average interest-earning assets

to average interest-bearing liabilities

120.91%

120.80%

(1)Average balance is computed using the carrying value of securities. Average yield is computed using the historical amortized cost average balance for available for sale securities.

(2)Average yields and interest earned are stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis.

(3)Average balance is computed using the recorded investment in loans net of the ACL - Loans and includes nonperforming loans.

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Rate/Volume Analysis of Net Interest Income.The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. It distinguishes between the increase and decrease related to changes in balances and/or changes in interest rates. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (i.e., changes in volume multiplied by the prior rate) and (ii) changes in rate (i.e., changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume which cannot be segregated have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

Compared to Three Months Ended

Compared to Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2023

September 30, 2023

Increase (decrease)

Increase (decrease)

due to

due to

Rate

Volume

Net

Rate

Volume

Net

(Dollars in thousands)

(Dollars in thousands)

Interest-earning assets:

Securities (1)

$

61

$

(18)

$

43

$

(79)

$

(44)

$

(123)

Loans and leases

1,126

942

2,068

4,973

3,422

8,395

Other earning assets

(5)

(277)

(282)

447

1,040

1,487

FHLB and FRB Stock

(38)

39

1

63

8

71

Total interest-earning assets

1,144

686

1,830

5,404

4,426

9,830

Interest-bearing liabilities:

Deposits

1,701

260

1,961

8,859

2,457

11,316

FHLB advances and other borrowings

136

(60)

76

277

12

289

Total interest-bearing liabilities

1,837

200

2,037

9,136

2,469

11,605

Net change in net interest income

$

(693)

$

486

$

(207)

$

(3,732)

$

1,957

$

(1,775)

(1) Securities amounts are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis.

Critical Accounting Policies

We follow financial accounting and reporting policies that are in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and conform to general practices within the banking industry. These policies are presented in Note 1 to our 2023 Audited Financial Statements. Some of these accounting policies are considered to be critical accounting policies, which are those policies that are both most important to the portrayal of the Company's financial condition and results of operations, and require management's most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Application of assumptions different than those used by management could result in material changes in our financial condition or results of operations. These policies, current assumptions and estimates utilized, and the related disclosure of this process, are determined by management and routinely reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. We believe that the judgments, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements were appropriate given the factual circumstances at the time.

We believe there have been no significant changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting policies and estimates in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

In general terms, liquidity is a measurement of an enterprise's ability to meet cash needs. The primary objective in liquidity management is to maintain the ability to meet loan commitments and to repay deposits and other liabilities in accordance with their terms without an adverse impact on current or future earnings. Principal sources of funds are deposits; amortization and prepayments of loans; maturities, sales and principal receipts of securities available for sale; borrowings; and operations. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

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CFBank is required by regulation to maintain sufficient liquidity to ensure its safe and sound operation. Thus, adequate liquidity may vary depending on CFBank's overall asset/liability structure, market conditions, the activities of competitors, the requirements of our own deposit and loan customers and regulatory considerations. Management believes that each of the Holding Company's and CFBank's current liquidity is sufficient to meet its daily operating needs and fulfill its strategic planning.

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term responsibility of management. We adjust our investments in liquid assets, primarily cash, short-term investments and other assets that are widely traded in the secondary market, based on our ongoing assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities and the objective of our asset/liability management program. In addition to liquid assets, we have other sources of liquidity available including, but not limited to, access to advances from the FHLB and borrowings from the FRB and our commercial bank lines of credit.

The following table summarizes CFBank's cash available from liquid assets and borrowing capacity at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

(Dollars in thousands)

Cash, unpledged securities and deposits in other financial institutions

$

235,861

$

262,004

Additional borrowing capacity at the FHLB

172,434

183,654

Additional borrowing capacity at the FRB

138,070

136,240

Unused commercial bank lines of credit

65,000

65,000

Total

$

611,365

$

646,898

Cash, unpledged securities and deposits in other financial institutions decreased $26.1 million, or 10.0%, to $235.9 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $262.0 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily attributed to an increase in loans and leases.

CFBank's additional borrowing capacity with the FHLB decreased $11.3 million, or 6.1%, to $172.4 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $183.7 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily related to a decline in our pledged collateral, which includes single-family residential loans.

CFBank's additional borrowing capacity at the FRB increased $1.9 million, or 1.3%, to $138.1 million at September 30, 2024 from $136.2 million at December 31, 2023. CFBank is eligible to participate in the FRB's primary credit program, providing CFBank access to short-term funds at any time, for any reason, based on the collateral pledged.

CFBank's borrowing capacity with both the FHLB and FRB may be negatively impacted by changes such as, but not limited to, further tightening of credit policies by the FHLB or FRB, deterioration in the credit performance of CFBank's loan portfolio or CFBank's financial performance, or a decrease in the balance of pledged collateral.

CFBank had $65.0 million of availability in unused lines of credit with two commercial banks at September 30, 2024 and at December 31, 2023.

Deposits are obtained predominantly from the markets in which CFBank's offices are located. We rely primarily on a willingness to pay market-competitive interest rates to attract and retain retail deposits. Accordingly, rates offered by competing financial institutions may affect our ability to attract and retain deposits.

CFBank relies on competitive interest rates, customer service, and relationships with customers to retain deposits. The FDIC provides deposit insurance coverage up to $250,000 per depositor.

The Holding Company has more limited sources of liquidity than CFBank. In general, in addition to its existing liquid assets, sources of liquidity include funds raised in the securities markets through debt or equity offerings, funds borrowed from third party banks or other lenders, dividends received from CFBank or the sale of assets.

Management believes that the Holding Company had adequate funds and sources of liquidity at September 30, 2024 to meet its current and anticipated operating needs at this time. The Holding Company's current cash requirements include operating expenses and interest on subordinated debentures and other debt. The Company may also pay dividends on its common stock if and when declared by the Board of Directors.

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Currently, annual debt service on the subordinated debentures underlying the Company's trust preferred securities is approximately $434,000. Prior to July 1, 2023, the subordinated debentures had a variable rate of interest, which reset quarterly, equal to the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.85%. Effective July 1, 2023, the rate of interest on the subordinated debentures resets quarterly to the three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 3.112%, which was 7.72% at September 30, 2024.

Currently, the annual debt service on the Company's $10 million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes is approximately $970,000. The subordinated notes initially bore a fixed rate of 7.00% until December 2023, and now the interest rate resets quarterly to a rate equal to the current three-month SOFR plus 4.402%, which was 9.01% at September 30, 2024.

The Holding Company has a $35.0 million credit facility with a third-party bank. The credit facility was revolving until May 21, 2024, at which time the outstanding balance was converted to a 10-year term note on a graduated 10-year amortization. Borrowings on the credit facility bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.85% until May 21, 2026, and the interest rate then converts to a floating rate equal to PRIME with a floor of 3.75%. At September 30, 2024, the Company had an outstanding balance, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, of $34.7 million on the facility.

The ability of the Holding Company to pay dividends on its common stock is dependent upon the amount of cash and liquidity available at the Holding Company level, as well as the receipt of dividends and other distributions from CFBank to the extent necessary to fund such dividends.

The Holding Company is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from CFBank, which has no obligation to make any dividends or other funds available for the payment of dividends by the Holding Company. Banking regulations limit the amount of dividends that can be paid to the Holding Company by CFBank without prior regulatory approval. Generally, financial institutions may pay dividends without prior approval as long as the dividend does not exceed the total of the current calendar year-to-date earnings plus any earnings from the previous two years not already paid out in dividends, and as long as the financial institution remains well capitalized after the dividend payment.

The Holding Company also is subject to various legal and regulatory policies and requirements impacting the Holding Company's ability to pay dividends on its stock. In addition, the Holding Company's ability to pay dividends on its stock is conditioned upon the payment, on a current basis, of quarterly interest payments on the subordinated debentures underlying the Company's trust preferred securities. Finally, under the terms of the Company's fixed-to-floating rate subordinated debt, the Holding Company's ability to pay dividends on its stock is conditioned upon the Holding Company continuing to make required principal and interest payments, and not incurring an event of default, with respect to the subordinated debt.

Federal income tax laws provided deductions, totaling $2.3 million, for thrift bad debt reserves established before 1988. Accounting standards do not require a deferred tax liability to be recorded on this amount, which otherwise would have totaled $473,000 at year-end 2023. However, if CFBank were wholly or partially liquidated or otherwise ceases to be a bank, or if tax laws were to change, this amount would have to be recaptured and a tax liability recorded. Additionally, any distributions in excess of CFBank's current or accumulated earnings and profits would reduce amounts allocated to its bad debt reserve and create a tax liability for CFBank.

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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Management believes that, as of September 30, 2024, there has been no material change in the Company's market risk from the information contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2023.

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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of and for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting. We made no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) in the third quarter of 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. Item 1 to 6

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Holding Company and CFBank may, from time to time, be involved in various legal proceedings in the normal course of business. Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits involving CFBank, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which CFBank holds security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other claims and lawsuits incident to our banking business.

We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding that management believes would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations, if decided adversely to us.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There are certain risks and uncertainties in our business that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. A detailed discussion of our risk factors is included in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of Part I of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no material changes to those risk factors as presented in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

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

(a)None.

(b)Not applicable.

(c)The following table provides information concerning purchases of the Holding Company's shares of common stock made by or on behalf of the Company or any "affiliated purchaser" as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act, during the three months ended September 30, 2024.

Period

Total number of common shares purchased

Average price paid per common share

Total number of common shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs

Maximum number of common shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs

July 1, 2024 through July 31, 2024

345

(1)

20.37

-

-

August 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024

-

-

-

-

September 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024

-

-

-

-

Total

345

$

20.37

-

(1)Represents shares of common stock surrendered to the Company for the payment of taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

(a)None.

(b)None.

(c)During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, no director or officer (as defined under Rule 16a-1 of the Exchange Act) adoptedor terminatedany Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements or any non-Rule 10b5-1trading arrangements (in each case, as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K).

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PART II. Item 1 to 6

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit

Number

Description of Exhibit

3.1

Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, filed with the Commission on November 9, 2017 (File No. 0-25045))

3.2

Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-2, filed with the Commission on October 28, 2005 (File No. 333-129315))

3.3

Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, filed with the Commission on August 14, 2009 (File No. 0-25045))

3.4

Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, filed with the Commission on November 10, 2011 (File No. 0-25045))

3.5

Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the registrant's Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the Commission on May 4, 2012 (File No. 333-177434))

3.6

Certificate of Designations to Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 7, 2014 and filed with the Commission on May 13, 2014 (File No. 0-25045))

3.7

Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 20, 2018, filed with the commission on August 20, 2018 (File No. 0-25045)

3.8

Certificate of Designations to Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 25, 2019, filed with the Commission on October 31, 2019 (File No. 0-25045))

3.9

Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 29, 2020, filed with the Commission on June 2, 2020 (File No. 0-25045))

3.10

Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 28, 2020, filed with the commission on July 20, 2020 (File No. 0-25045)

3.11

Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.10 to the registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, filed with the Commission on August 12, 2020 (File No. 0-25045)) [This document represents the Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant in compiled form incorporating all amendments. This compiled document has not been filed with the Delaware Secretary of State.]

3.12

Certificate of Designations to Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 5, 2024, filed with the Commission on February 6, 2024 (File No. 0-25045))

3.13

Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, filed with the Commission on March 27, 2008 (File No. 0-25045))

10.1

First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of June 6, 2024, by and among CF Bancshares Inc., CFBank and Timothy T. O'Dell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 6, 2024, filed with the Commission on June 6, 2024 (File No. 0-25045))

10.2

First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of June 6, 2024, by and among CF Bancshares Inc., CFBank and Bradley Ringwald (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 6, 2024, filed with the Commission on June 6, 2024 (File No. 0-25045))

31.1

Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer

31.2

Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications of the Principal Financial Officer

32.1

Section 1350 Certifications

101.1

Interactive Data File (Inline XBRL)

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101

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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.

CF BANKSHARES INC.

Dated: November 13, 2024

By:

/s/ Timothy T. O'Dell

Timothy T. O'Dell

President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: November 13, 2024

By:

/s/ Kevin J. Beerman

Kevin J. Beerman

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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