This discussion and analysis reflects our financial statements and other relevant statistical data, and is intended to enhance your understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. The information in this section has been derived from the accompanying financial statements. You should read the information in this section in conjunction with the business and financial information regardingMarathon Bank provided in this Form 10-Q and in the Company's definitive prospectus datedFebruary 11, 2021 as filed with theSecurities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Securities Act Rule 424(b)(3) onFebruary 22, 2021 . CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This quarterly report contains certain forward-looking statements, which are included pursuant to the "safeharbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and reflect management's beliefs and expectations based on information currently available. These forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "project," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "assume," "plan," "seek," "expect," "will," "may," "should," "indicate," "would," "contemplate," "continue," "potential," "target" and words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
? statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
? statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating
strategies;
? statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
? estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.
These forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. We are under no duty to and do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:
conditions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the severity and
? duration of the associated economic slowdown either nationally or in our market
areas, that are worse than expected;
? general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas, that are
worse than expected;
? changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and
changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses;
? our ability to access cost-effective funding;
? fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real
estate market conditions;
? demand for loans and deposits in our market area;
? our ability to implement and change our business strategies;
? competition among depository and other financial institutions;
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inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins
? and yields, our mortgage banking revenues, the fair value of financial
instruments or our level of loan originations, or increase the level of
defaults, losses and prepayments on loans we have made and make;
? adverse changes in the securities or secondary mortgage markets, including our
ability to sell loans in the secondary market;
? changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial
institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements;
? changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios;
? technological changes that may be more difficult or expensive than expected;
? the inability of third-party providers to perform as expected;
? a failure or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure,
including cyberattacks;
? our ability to manage market risk, credit risk and operational risk in the
current economic environment;
? our ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth
opportunities;
our ability to successfully integrate into our operations any assets,
? liabilities, customers, systems and management personnel we may acquire and our
ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected
time frames, and any goodwill charges related thereto;
? changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;
changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the bank
? regulatory agencies, the
and
? our ability to retain key employees;
our ability to control operating costs and expenses, including compensation
? expense associated with equity allocated or awarded to our employees in the
future; and
? changes in the financial condition, results of operations or future prospects
of issuers of securities that we own. Overview Net Interest Income. Our primary source of income is net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income, which is the income we earn on our loans and investments, and interest expense, which is the interest we pay on our deposits and borrowings. Provision for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses. The allowance for loan losses is increased through charges to the provision for loan losses. Loans are charged against the allowance when management believes that the collectability of the principal loan amount is not probable. Recoveries on loans previously charged-off, if any, are credited to the allowance for loan losses when realized. Non-interest Income. Our primary sources of non-interest income are mortgage banking income, service charges on deposit accounts and net gains in the cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance. Other sources of 28
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non-interest income include net gain or losses on sales and calls of securities, net gain or loss on disposal of foreclosed assets and other income.
Non-Interest Expenses. Our non-interest expenses consist of salaries and
employee benefits, net occupancy and equipment, data processing and office,
professional fees, marketing expenses and other general and administrative
expenses, including premium payments we make to the
Provision for Income Taxes. Our income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements, which are prepared in conformity withU.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of income and expenses. We consider the accounting policies discussed below to be significant accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions that we use are based on historical experience and various other factors and are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, resulting in a change that could have a material impact on the carrying value of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations. In 2012, the JOBS Act was signed into law. The JOBS Act contains provisions that, among other things, reduce certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. As an "emerging growth company" we may delay adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. We intend to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Accordingly, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.
The following represent our significant accounting policies:
Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses established as losses is estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management's periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. The allowance consists of allocated and general components. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. General components cover non-impaired loans and are based on historical loss rates for each portfolio segment, adjusted for the effects of qualitative or environmental factors that are likely to cause estimated credit losses as of the evaluation date to differ from the portfolio segment's historical loss experience. Qualitative factors include consideration of the following: changes in lending policies and procedures; changes in economic conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio; changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; changes in the volume and severity of past due, nonaccrual and other adversely graded loans; changes in the loan review system; changes in the value of the underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans; concentrations of credit; and the 29
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effect of other external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, atJune 30, 2020 , we slightly increased certain of our qualitative loan portfolio risk factors relating to local and national economic conditions as well as industry conditions and concentrations, which have experienced deterioration due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reason for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and commercial real estate loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the loan's observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. As an integral part of their examination process, various regulatory agencies review the allowance for loan losses as well. Such agencies may require that changes in the allowance for loan losses be recognized when such regulatory credit evaluations differ from those of management based on information available to the regulators at the time of their examinations. Provision for Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We recognize the tax effects from an uncertain tax position in the financial statements only if the position is more likely than not to be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. We recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized, upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. We recognize interest and penalties accrued or released related to uncertain tax positions in current income tax expense or benefit.Debt Securities . Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities are reviewed by management on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant, for possible other-than-temporary impairment. In determining other-than-temporary impairment, management considers many factors, including the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospectus of the issuer, whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions and whether the bank has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. A decline in value that is considered to be other-than-temporary is recorded as a loss within non-interest income in the statement of income. The assessment of whether other-than-temporary impairment exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time. In order to determine other-than-temporary impairment for mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, we compare the present value of the remaining cash flows as estimated at the preceding evaluation date to the current expected remaining cash flows. Other-than-temporary impairment is deemed to have occurred if there has been an adverse change in the remaining expected future cash flows. 30 Table of Contents Recent Developments OnApril 14, 2021 , the Bank completed its reorganization, into the mutual holding company structure and the related stock offering of the Company, the Bank's new holding company. As a result of the reorganization, the Bank became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, the Company issued and sold 45.0% of its outstanding shares in its stock offering to the public, and the Company issued 55.0% of its outstanding shares to Marathon MHC, which is the Company's mutual holding company. A total of 1,003,274 shares of common stock were sold in the stock offering to subscribers, including the Bank's employee stock ownership plan at a price of$10.00 per share. A total of 1,226,223 shares of common stock were issued to Marathon MHC. A total of 2,229,497 shares of the Company common stock, is outstanding following the completion of the offering. Gross offering proceeds totaled$10.0 million .
Comparison of Financial Condition at
Total Assets. Total assets increased$45.2 million , or 26.5%, to$215.9 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$170.7 million atJune 30, 2020 . The increase was primarily due to increases of$22.8 million , or 19.5%, in loans, net of allowance for loan losses and$26.3 million , or 108.4%, in cash and cash equivalents, offset in part by a$3.9 million , or 25.9% decrease, in debt securities available for sale and$1.8 million , or 63.9% decrease, in debt securities held to maturity. Interest bearing deposits held in other financial institutions also increased by$1.1 million and other assets increased by$1.0 million primarily due to$800,000 in reorganization expenses which were offset against the sales proceeds from the Reorganization subsequent toMarch 31, 2021 . Cash and Cash Equivalents. Total cash and cash equivalents (which includes interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions) increased$27.5 million , or 104.7%, to$53.7 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$26.2 million atJune 30, 2020 , as securities matured and deposits increased, partially offset by the use of cash to fund loan originations. Debt Securities Available for Sale. Total debt securities available for sale decreased$3.9 million , or 25.9%, to$11.1 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$15.0 million atJune 30, 2020 . The decrease was primarily due to decreases of$3.4 million in mortgage-backed securities and$482,000 in state and municipal obligations as a result of paydowns and maturities. Corporate bonds also decreased by$33,000 . Debt Securities Held to Maturity. Total debt securities held to maturity decreased$1.8 million , or 63.9%, to$1.0 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$2.8 million atJune 30, 2020 . The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of$1.8 million in mortgage-backed securities as a result of maturities. Net Loans. Net loans increased$22.8 million , or 19.5%, to$139.7 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$116.9 million atJune 30, 2020 . The increase was due to a$2.3 million , or 5.6%, increase in commercial real estate loans to$43.1 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$40.8 million atJune 30, 2020 , an increase in multifamily loans of$3.4 million , or 35.7%, to$13.0 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$9.6 million atJune 30, 2020 , an increase in one- to four-family residential loans of$10.4 million , or 24.8%, to$52.1 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$41.7 million atJune 30, 2020 , and an increase in commercial and industrial loans of$8.1 million , or 61.5%, to$21.1 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$13.0 million atJune 30, 2020 . The increase in commercial real estate and multifamily loans was primarily due to our strategy to enhance our commercial real estate lending inSoutheastern Wisconsin . One- to four-family residential loans increased due to additional growth with respect to adjustable-rate one- to four-family residential loans. The increase in commercial and industrial loans was primarily the result of new originations of PPP loans offset by the repayment by the SBA of forgiven PPP loans. AtMarch 31, 2021 , we had$12.2 million in PPP loans outstanding. Deposits. Total deposits increased$42.9 million , or 32.0%, to$176.9 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$134.0 million atJune 30, 2020 . The increase in deposits reflected an increase in demand, NOW and money market accounts of$26.0 million , or 55.0%, to$73.3 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$47.3 million atJune 30, 2020 and an increase in savings accounts of$4.5 million , or 11.4%, to$43.8 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$39.3 million atJune 30, 2020 . Certificates of deposit also increased by$12.4 million , or 26.1%, to$59.9 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$47.5 million atJune 30, 2020 . The increase in all deposit categories primarily reflected deposit customers increasing cash balances during the COVID-19 pandemic. 31 Table of Contents Borrowings. OurFederal Home Loan Bank advances decreased$4.0 million to$4.0 million atMarch 31, 2021 due to maturities. Our borrowings from the Federal Reserve PPP Liquidity Facility to fund our PPP loans increased by$5.7 million , or 90.0%, to$12.1 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$6.4 million atJune 30, 2020 . This increase occurred to fund new PPP loans under Round 2 of PPP funding. Equity. Total equity increased by$1.0 million , or 5.0%, to$21.8 million atMarch 31, 2021 from$20.8 million atJune 30, 2020 . The increase was due to net income of$975,000 and accumulated other comprehensive income of$60,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 .
Average Balance Sheets
The following tables set forth average balances, average yields and costs, and certain other information for the periods indicated. No tax-equivalent yield adjustments have been made, as the effects would be immaterial. All average balances are daily average balances. Non-accrual loans were included in the computation of average balances. The yields set forth below include the effect of deferred fees, discounts, and premiums that are amortized or accreted to interest income or interest expense, as applicable. Loan balances include loans held for sale. For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Average Average Average Average Outstanding Yield/Rate Outstanding Yield/Rate Balance Interest (1) Balance Interest (1) (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans (excluding PPP loans)$ 121,828 $ 1,335 4.52 %$ 107,766 $ 1,271 4.83 % PPP loans 9,991 186 7.77 % - - - % Debt securities 12,932 83 2.63 % 16,684 118 2.88 % Cash and cash equivalents 33,208 6 0.07 % 12,968 33 1.03 % Other 262 3 4.73 % 262 2 3.11 %
Total interest-earning assets 178,221 1,613
3.72 % 137,680 1,424 4.23 % Noninterest-earning assets 9,833 9,566 Total assets$ 188,054 $ 147,246 Interest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits/NOW and Money Market$ 42,897 37 0.35 %$ 29,570 36 0.49 % Savings deposits 42,852 16 0.15 % 36,198 19 0.21 % Certificates of deposit 50,353 202 1.64 % 51,409 273 2.15 %
Total interest-bearing deposits 136,102 255 0.76 % 117,177 328 1.13 % FHLB advances and other borrowings 7,441 5 0.27 % 559 - - % PPP Liquidity Facility borrowings 5,031 2 0.16 % - - - % Total interest-bearing liabilities 148,574 262
0.72 % 117,736 328 1.13 % Non-interest bearing demand deposits 17,486 8,007 Other non-interest bearing liabilities 1,300 999 Total Liabilities 167,360 126,742 Total Equity 20,694 20,504 Total liabilities and equity$ 188,054 $ 147,246 Net interest income$ 1,351 $ 1,096 Net interest rate spread (2) 3.00 % 3.10 % Net interest-earning assets (3)$ 29,647 $ 19,944 Net interest margin (4) 3.11 % 3.24 % Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 119.95 % 116.94 % 32 Table of Contents (1) Annualized.
Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted (2) average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of
interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less
total interest-bearing liabilities.
(4) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets. For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Average Average Average Average Outstanding Yield/Rate Outstanding Yield/Rate Balance Interest (1) Balance Interest (1) (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans (excluding PPP loans)$ 116,435 $ 4,082 4.70 %$ 110,189 $ 3,969 4.83 % PPP loans 7,093 279 5.27 % - - - % Debt securities 14,972 290 2.59 % 20,495 408 2.66 % Cash and cash equivalents 27,105 12 0.06 % 9,035 86 1.27 % Other 262 9 4.60 % 262 2 1.02 %
Total interest-earning assets 165,867 4,672
3.77 % 139,981 4,465 4.27 % Noninterest-earning assets 11,785 9,296 Total assets$ 177,652 $ 149,277 Interest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits/NOW and Money Market$ 38,722 103 0.35 %$ 28,811 112 0.52 % Savings deposits 41,555 45 0.14 % 36,741 62 0.22 % Certificates of deposit 47,177 655 1.85 % 53,709 859 2.13 %
Total interest-bearing deposits 127,454 803
0.84 % 119,261 1,033 1.15 % FHLB advances and other borrowings
7,814 19 0.32 % 803 12 1.99 % PPP Liquidity Facility borrowings 5,641 13 0.31 % - - - % Total interest-bearing liabilities 140,909 835
0.79 % 120,064 1,045 1.16 % Non-interest bearing demand deposits
14,009 7,894 Other non-interest bearing liabilities 1,251 881 Total Liabilities 156,169 128,839 Total Equity 21,483 20,438
Total liabilities and equity$ 177,652 $ 149,277 Net interest income$ 3,837 $ 3,420 Net interest rate spread (2) 2.98 % 3.11 % Net interest-earning assets (3)$ 24,958 $ 19,917 Net interest margin (4) 3.09 % 3.27 % Average interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 117.71 % 116.59 % (1) Annualized.
Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted (2) average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average rate of
interest-bearing liabilities.
(3) Net interest-earning assets represent total interest-earning assets less
total interest-bearing liabilities.
(4) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average total
interest-earning assets. Rate/Volume Analysis The following table presents the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income for the periods indicated. The rate column shows the effects attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The volume column shows the effects attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate). The total column represents the sum of the prior columns. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both 33
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rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately based on the changes due to rate and the changes due to volume.
Nine Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 vs. 2020 2021 vs. 2020 Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase (Decrease) Due to Total Increase Increase Volume Rate (Decrease) Volume Rate (Decrease) (Dollars in Thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans (excluding PPP loans) $ 75 $ 38$ 113 $ 170 $ (105) $ 65 PPP loans 279 - 279 186 - 186 Debt securities (37) (81) (118) (27) (8) (35)
Cash and cash equivalents 57 (131) (74) 52 (79) (27) Other - 7 7 - 1 1 Total interest-earning assets 374 (167) 207 381 (191) 190 Interest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits/NOW and Money Market 13 (22)
(9) 16 (15) 1 Savings deposits 3 (20) (17) 4 (7) (3) Certificates of deposit (35) (169) (204) (6) (65) (71)
Total interest-bearing deposits (19) (211) (230) 14 (87) (73) FHLB advances and other borrowings 35 (28) 7 - 5 5 PPP Liquidity Facility borrowings - 13 13 - 2 2 Total interest-bearing liabilities 16 (226) (210) 14 (80) (66) Change in net interest income$ 358 $ 59
$ 417 $ 367 $ (111) $ 256
Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended
General. Net income was$219,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 , an increase of$190,000 , or 654.9%, from net income of$29,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The increase in net income for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 was primarily attributed to a$197,000 increase in non-interest income and a$254,000 increase in net interest income, partially offset by a$127,000 increase in non-interest expenses and a$134,000 increase in provision for income taxes. Interest Income. Interest income increased by$189,000 , or 13.2%, to$1.6 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 compared to$1.4 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to an increase in loan interest income, partially offset by decreases in debt securities interest income and cash and cash equivalents interest income. Loan interest income increased by$250,000 , or 19.7%, to$1.5 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$1.3 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 , due to an increase in the average balance of the loan portfolio, partially offset by a decrease in the average yield on loans. The average balance of the loan portfolio (including PPP loans) increased by$24.0 million , or 22.3%, from$107.8 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 to$131.8 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 . The increase in the average balance of loans was due to our continued efforts to increase commercial real estate loans andMarathon Bank's participation in the PPP loan program. One-to-four family residenatial loans and multi-family loans also increased. The average yield on the loan portfolio (excluding PPP loans) decreased by 31 basis points from 4.83% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 to 4.52% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 . The decrease in the average yield on loans was primarily due to a decrease in market interest rates sinceMarch 31, 2020 . Debt securities interest income decreased$35,000 , or 30.0%, to$83,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$118,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to decreases of$3.8 million in the average balance 34
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of the debt securities portfolio and 25 basis points in the average yield on the debt securities portfolio to 2.63% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from 2.88% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The decrease in the average balance of the debt securities portfolio was primarily due to securities paydowns and redemptions of municipal bonds. The decrease in the average yield of debt securities was due to the decrease in the average yield of our collateralized mortgage obligations with inverse floating rates. Cash and cash equivalents interest income decreased by$27,000 , or 81.8%, to$6,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 as compared to$33,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The decrease in interest income on cash and cash equivalents was due to a 96 basis points decrease in average yield to 0.07% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from 1.03% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 , reflecting lower market interest rates, including a significant drop in market interest rates during the second and third calendar quarters of 2020, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of cash and cash equivalents of$20.2 million , or 156.1%, to$33.2 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$13.0 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The increase in the average balance of cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to an increase in fed funds that was only partially used to fund loan originations. Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased$66,000 , or 20.1%, to$262,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$328,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 , due to a decrease of$73,000 in interest paid on deposits, offset by an increase of$7,000 in interest paid on borrowings. Interest expense on deposits decreased$73,000 , or 22.3%, to$255,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$328,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to decreases in interest expense on certificates of deposit and interest-bearing core deposits (consisting of demand, NOW, money market and savings accounts). Interest expense on certificates of deposit decreased$71,000 , or 26.0%, to$202,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$273,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to decreases in the average balance of certificates of deposit and the average rate paid on certificates of deposit. The average balance of certificates of deposit decreased by$1.1 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 compared to the prior year period due to our strategic initiative to reduce our higher cost certificates of deposit. In addition, the average rate paid on certificates of deposit decreased 51 basis points to 1.64% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from 2.15% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 , due to the decline in market rates. Interest expense on interest-bearing core deposits decreased$2,000 , or 3.6%, to$53,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$55,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The average rate paid on our interest-bearing core deposits decreased by 11 basis points to 0.25% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from 0.34% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to the decline in market rates. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in the average balance of our interest-bearing core deposits by$20.0 million during the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 compared to the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer and business spending and savings levels. Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased$255,000 , or 23.3%, to$1.4 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$1.1 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to an increase in net interest-earning assets, partially offset by a decrease in the net interest rate spread. Net interest-earning assets increased by$9.7 million , or 48.7%, to$29.6 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$19.9 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 . Net interest rate spread decreased by 10 basis points to 3.00% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from 3.10% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 , reflecting a 51 basis points decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets, partially offset by a 41 basis points decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest margin decreased 13 basis points to 3.11% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from 3.24% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to the sharp decrease in interest rates in response to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect further compression in our net interest margin in future periods. Provision for Loan Losses. Provisions for loan losses are charged to operations to establish an allowance for loan losses at a level necessary to absorb known and inherent losses in our loan portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the date of the financial statements. 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trends in past due and non-accrual loans, existing risk characteristics of specific loans or loan pools, changes in the nature, volume and terms of loans, the fair value of underlying collateral, changes in lending personnel, current economic conditions and other qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect potential credit losses. Beginning with the three months endedJune 30, 2020 , as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we increased certain of our qualitative loan portfolio risk factors relating to local and national economic conditions as well as industry conditions and concentrations, which have experienced deterioration due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Marathon Bank-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" for additional information. After an evaluation of these factors, we recorded no provision for loan losses for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 or 2020. Our allowance for loan losses was$2.1 million atMarch 31, 2021 and$1.5 million atMarch 31, 2020 . The allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.49% atMarch 31, 2021 and 1.43% atMarch 31, 2020 . We recorded net recoveries of$1,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 and net charge-offs of$44,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 . Non-performing assets decreased to$74,000 , or 0.03% of total assets, atMarch 31, 2021 , compared to$319,000 , or 0.19% of total assets, atJune 30, 2020 . To the best of our knowledge, we have recorded all loan losses that are both probable and reasonable to estimate atMarch 31, 2021 . However, future changes in the factors described above, including, but not limited to, actual loss experience with respect to our loan portfolio, could result in material increases in our provision for loan losses. In addition, the WDFI and theFDIC , as an integral part of their examination process, will periodically review our allowance for loan losses, and as a result of such reviews, we may have to adjust our allowance for loan losses.
Non-interest Income. Non-interest income information is as follows.
Three Months Ended March 31, Change 2021 2020 Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands)
Service charges on deposit accounts
295 95 200 210.5 % Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI 40 42 (2)
(4.8) % Other 9 9 - - % Total non-interest income$ 382 $ 186 $ 196 105.4 %
Non-interest income increased by$196,000 to$382,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$186,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 due primarily to an increase in mortgage banking income. Mortgage banking income (consisting primarily of sales of fixed-rate one- to four-family residential real estate loans) increased by$200,000 as we sold$12.6 million of mortgage loans into the secondary market during the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 compared to$4.4 million of such sales during the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to the decrease in market rates, which resulted in increased demand for mortgage loan refinancing.
Non-interest Expenses. Non-interest expenses information is as follows.
Three Months Ended March 31, Change 2021 2020 Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Salaries and employee benefits$ 863 $ 776 $ 87 11.2 % Occupancy and equipment 171 175 (4) (2.3) % Data processing and office 119 112 7 6.3 % Professional fees 94 70 24 34.3 % Marketing expenses 15 20 (5) (4.6) % Other 129 111 18 16.2 % Total non-interest expenses$ 1,391 $ 1,264 $ 127 10.0 % 36 Table of Contents
Non-interest expenses were
Provision (benefit) for Income Taxes. Income tax expense was$123,000 for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 , an increase of$134,000 , as compared to a benefit of ($11,000 ) for the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The increase in income tax expense was primarily due to an increase in income before taxes. The effective tax rate for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 and 2020 was 35.0% and (61.1%), respectively. During the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 , the Bank continued to true-up their deferred income taxes to be in line with their projected effective tax rate for the fiscal year-end. This included an analysis of tax-exempt interest income items.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended
General. Net income was$975,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 , an increase of$649,000 , or 199.0%, from net income of$326,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The increase in net income for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 was primarily attributed to a$888,000 increase in non-interest income and a$417,000 increase in net interest income, partially offset by a$358,000 increase in non-interest expenses and a$298,000 increase in provision for income taxes. Interest Income. Interest income increased by$208,000 , or 4.7%, to$4.7 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$4.5 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to an increase in loan interest income, partially offset by decreases in debt securities interest income and cash and cash equivalents interest income. Loan interest income increased by$391,000 , or 9.9%, to$4.4 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 as compared to$4.0 million for the nine months endedMarch 31 2020 , due to an increase in the average balance of the loan portfolio, partially offset by a decrease in the average yield on loans. The average balance of the loan portfolio increased by$13.3 million (including PPP loans), or 12.1%, from$110.2 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 to$123.5 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 . The increase in the average balance of loans was primarily due to our continued efforts to increase commercial real estate loans andMarathon Bank's participation in the PPP loan program. The average yield on the loan portfolio (excluding PPP loans) decreased by 13 basis points from 4.83% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 to 4.70% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 . The decrease in the average yield on loans was primarily due to a decrease in market interest rates sinceMarch 31, 2020 . Debt securities interest income decreased$118,000 , or 29.0%, to$290,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$408,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to a decrease of$5.5 million in the average balance of the debt securities portfolio and a decrease in the average yield on the debt securities portfolio of seven basis points from 2.66% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 to 2.59% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 . The decrease in the average balance of the debt securities portfolio was primarily due to securities paydowns and redemptions of municipal bonds. The decrease in the average yield of debt securities was due to the decrease in the average yield of our collateralized mortgage obligations with inverse floating rates. Cash and cash equivalents interest income decreased by$74,000 , or 86.0%, to$12,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 as compared to$86,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The decrease in interest income on cash and cash equivalents was due to a 121 basis points decrease in average yield to 0.06% for the nine months endedMarch 31 2021 from 1.27% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 , reflecting lower market interest rates, including a significant drop in market interest rates during the second and third calendar quarters of 2020, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of cash and cash equivalents of$18.1 million , or 200.0%, to$27.1 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$9.0 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The increase in the average balance of cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to an increase in fed funds that was only partially used
to fund loan originations. 37 Table of Contents Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased$210,000 , or 20.0%, to$835,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$1,045,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 , due to a decrease of$230,000 in interest paid on deposits, partially offset by an increase of$20,000 in interest paid on borrowings. Interest expense on deposits decreased$230,000 , or 22.2%, to$803,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$1,033,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to decreases in interest expense on certificates of deposit and interest-bearing core deposits (consisting of demand, NOW, money market and savings accounts). Interest expense on certificates of deposit decreased$204,000 , or 23.7%, to$655,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$859,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to decreases in the average balance of certificates of deposit and the average rate paid on certificates of deposit. The average balance of certificates of deposit decreased by$6.5 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 compared to the prior year period due to our strategic initiative to reduce our higher cost certificates of deposit. In addition, the average rate paid on certificates of deposit decreased 28 basis points to 1.85% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from 2.13% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to the decline in market rates. Interest expense on interest-bearing core deposits decreased$26,000 , or 14.9%, to$148,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$174,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The average rate paid on our interest-bearing core deposits decreased by 10 basis points to 0.25% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from 0.35% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to the decline in market rates. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in the average balance of our interest-bearing core deposits by$17.2 million during the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 as compared to the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer and business spending and savings levels. Interest expense on borrowings increased$20,000 , or 170.0% to$32,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$12,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The average balance of borrowings for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 was$13.5 million with an average rate of 0.32% compared to an average balance of$803,000 with an average rate of 1.99% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The increase in the average balance of borrowings was due to additional borrowings that we used to enhance our liquidity position as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and our use of the Federal Reserve PPP Liquidity Facility to fund PPP loans. The 167 basis points decrease in the average rate paid on borrowings was primarily due to the decrease in market interest rates sinceMarch 31, 2020 and the low borrowing rate for the Federal Reserve PPP Liquidity Facility. Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased$417,000 , or 12.0%, to$3.8 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$3.4 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to an increase in net interest-earning assets, partially offset by a decrease in the net interest rate spread. Net interest-earning assets increased by$5.1 million , or 25.6%, to$25.0 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$19.9 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 . Net interest rate spread decreased by 13 basis points to 2.98% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from 3.11% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 , reflecting a 50 basis points decrease in the average yield on interest-earnings assets, partially offset by a 37 basis points decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest margin decreased 18 basis points to 3.09% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from 3.27% for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to the increase in lower yielding average interest earning assets and the sharp decrease in interest rates in response to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect further compression in our net interest margin in future periods. Provision for Loan Losses. We recorded no provision for loan losses for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 or 2020. Our allowance for loan losses was$2.1 million atMarch 31, 2021 and$1.5 million atMarch 31, 2020 . The allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.49% atMarch 31, 2021 and 1.43% atMarch 31, 2020 . We recorded net recoveries of$419,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 and net charge-offs of$81,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The net recoveries for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 relate primarily to the recovery of a commercial and industrial loan that was charged-off back in 2016 and paid off in 2020. Non-performing assets decreased to$0 atMarch 31, 2021 , compared to$319,000 , or 0.19% of total assets, atJune 30, 2020 . To the best of our knowledge, we have recorded all loan losses that are both probable and reasonable to estimate atMarch 31, 2021 . However, future changes in the factors described above, including, but not limited to, actual loss experience with respect to our loan portfolio, could result in material increases in our provision for loan losses. In 38
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Non-interest Income. Non-interest income information is as follows.
Nine Months Ended March 31, Change 2021 2020 Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands)
Service charges on deposit accounts$ 124 $ 140 $ (16) (11.4) % Mortgage banking 1,177 251 926 368.9 % Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI 124 124 - - % (Loss) gain on sale of foreclosed real estate 11 (2)
13 1,200.0 % Other 18 53 (35) (66.0) % Total non-interest income$ 1,454 $ 566 $ 888 156.9 % Non-interest income increased by$888,000 to$1.5 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 from$566,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 due primarily to an increase in mortgage banking income. Mortgage banking income (consisting primarily of sales of fixed-rate one- to four-family residential real estate loans) increased$926,000 as we sold$43.6 million of mortgage loans into the secondary market during the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 compared to$12.5 million of such sales during the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 due to the decrease in market rates, which resulted in increased demand for mortgage loan refinancing.
Non-interest Expenses. Non-interest expenses information is as follows.
Nine Months Ended March 31, Change 2021 2020 Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Salaries and employee benefits$ 2,471 $ 2,256 $ 215 8.7 % Occupancy and equipment 496 507 (11) (2.2) % Data processing and office 348 308 40 13.0 % Professional fees 228 145 83 57.2 % Marketing expenses 49 56 (7) (12.5) % Other 378 340 38 11.2 % Total non-interest expenses$ 3,970 $ 3,612 $ 358 9.9 %
Non-interest expenses were$4.0 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 as compared to$3.6 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 . Salaries and employee benefits increased$215,000 due primarily to personnel changes. Professional fees increased$83,000 primarily due to fees paid in connection with a temporary employment outsourcing arrangement and costs associated with being a public company. Provision for Income Taxes. Income tax expense was$346,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 , an increase of$298,000 , as compared to$48,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2020 . The increase in income tax expense was primarily due to an increase in income before taxes. The effective tax rate for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 and 2020 was 26.2% and 12.8%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 was a result of the change in tax-exempt interest income items.
Asset Quality
Loans Past Due and Non-Performing Assets. Loans are reviewed on a regular basis. Management determines that a loan is impaired or non-performing when it is probable at least a portion of the loan will not be collected in accordance with the original terms due to a deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower or the value of the underlying collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. When a loan is determined to be impaired, the measurement of the loan in the allowance for loan losses is based on present value of expected future cash flows, except that all 39 Table of Contents collateral-dependent loans are measured for impairment based on the fair value of the collateral. Non-accrual loans are loans for which collectability is questionable and, therefore, interest on such loans will no longer be recognized on an accrual basis. All loans that become 90 days or more delinquent are placed on non-accrual status unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection. When loans are placed on non-accrual status, unpaid accrued interest is fully reversed, and further income is recognized only to the extent received on a cash basis or cost recovery method. When we acquire real estate as a result of foreclosure, the real estate is classified as real estate owned. The real estate owned is recorded at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less estimated costs to sell. Soon after acquisition, we order a new appraisal to determine the current market value of the property. Any excess of the recorded value of the loan satisfied over the market value of the property is charged against the allowance for loan losses, or, if the existing allowance is inadequate, charged to expense of the current period. After acquisition, all costs incurred in maintaining the property are expensed. Costs relating to the development and improvement of the property, however, are capitalized to the extent of estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell. A loan is classified as a troubled debt restructuring if, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower's financial difficulties, we grant a concession to the borrower that we would not otherwise consider. This usually includes a modification of loan terms, such as a reduction of the interest rate to below market terms, capitalizing past due interest or extending the maturity date and possibly a partial forgiveness of the principal amount due. Interest income on restructured loans is accrued after the borrower demonstrates the ability to pay under the restructured terms through a sustained period of repayment performance, which is generally six consecutive months. The CARES Act, in addition to providing financial assistance to both businesses and consumers, creates a forbearance program for federally-backed mortgage loans, protects borrowers from negative credit reporting due to loan accommodations related to the national emergency, and provides financial institutions the option to temporarily suspend certain requirements underU.S. GAAP related to troubled debt restructurings for a limited period of time to account for the effects of COVID-19. The Federal banking regulatory agencies have likewise issued guidance encouraging financial institutions to work prudently with borrowers who are, or may be, unable to meet their contractual payment obligations because of the effects of COVID-19. That guidance, with concurrence of theFinancial Accounting Standards Board , and provisions of the CARES Act allow modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were generally current with their payments prior to any relief, to not be treated as troubled debt restructurings. Modifications may include payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment term, or other delays in payment. We have worked with our customers affected by COVID-19 and accommodated a significant amount of loan modifications across our loan portfolios. The Company anticipates that the number and amount of these modifications will decrease in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2021. To the extent that additional modifications meet the criteria previously described, such modifications are not expected to be classified as troubled debt restructurings. 40
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Delinquent Loans. The following table sets forth our loan delinquencies,
including non-accrual loans, by type and amount at the dates indicated
(excluding COVID-19 deferrals). We had no PPP loans delinquent at
At March 31, 2021 At June 30, 2020 30-59 60-89 90 Days 30-59 60-89 90 Days Days Days or More Days Days or More Past Due Past Due Past Due Past Due Past Due Past Due (In thousands) Real estate loans: One- to four-family residential$ 415 $ - $
- $ -$ 72 $ 255 Multifamily - - - - - - Commercial 286 - - - 31 - Construction - - - - - - Commercial and industrial - - - - 2,250 - Consumer 16 16 - - - - Total$ 717 $ 16 $ - $ -$ 2,353 $ 255
Non-Performing Assets. The following table sets forth information regarding our
non-performing assets. Non-accrual loans include non-accruing troubled debt
restructurings of
March 31 , AtJune 30, 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) Non-accrual loans: Real estate loans:
One- to four-family residential $ - $
255 Multifamily - - Commercial - - Construction - - Commercial and industrial - - Consumer - - Total non-accrual loans - 255
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more -
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Real estate owned: One- to four-family residential -
64 Multifamily - - Commercial - - Construction - - Commercial and industrial - - Consumer - - Total real estate owned - 64 Total non-performing assets $ - $ 319
Total accruing troubled debt restructured loans
- % 0.27 % Total non-accruing loans to total loans - % 0.21 % Total non-performing assets to total assets - %
0.19 % Classified Assets. Federal regulations provide for the classification of loans and other assets, such as debt and equity securities considered to be of lesser quality, as "substandard," "doubtful" or "loss." An asset is considered "substandard" if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. "Substandard" assets include those characterized by the "distinct possibility" that the insured institution will sustain "some loss" if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as "doubtful" have all of the 41
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weaknesses inherent in those classified "substandard," with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make "collection or liquidation in full," on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, "highly questionable and improbable." Assets classified as "loss" are those considered "uncollectible" and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss allowance is not warranted. Assets which do not currently expose the insured institution to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories but possess weaknesses are designated as "special mention" or "Watch" by our management. When an insured institution classifies problem assets as either substandard or doubtful, it may establish general allowances in an amount deemed prudent by management to cover probable accrued losses. General allowances represent loss allowances which have been established to cover probable accrued losses associated with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to particular problem assets. When an insured institution classifies problem assets as "loss," it is required either to establish a specific allowance for losses equal to 100% of that portion of the asset so classified or to charge-off such amount. An institution's determination as to the classification of its assets and the amount of its valuation allowances is subject to review by the regulatory authorities, which may require the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances.
On the basis of our review of our loans our classified and special mention or watch loans at the dates indicated were as follows:
At At June 30, March 31, 2020 (In thousands) Classification of Loans: Substandard $ -$ 2,486 Doubtful - - Loss - - Total Classified Loans $ -$ 2,486 Special Mention$ 4,920 $ 1,744
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Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses established as losses is estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management's periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. The allowance consists of allocated and general components. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. General components cover non-impaired loans and are based on historical loss rates for each portfolio segment, adjusted for the effects of qualitative or environmental factors that are likely to cause estimated credit losses as of the evaluation date to differ from the portfolio segment's historical loss experience. Qualitative factors include consideration of the following: changes in lending policies and procedures; changes in economic conditions, changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio; changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff; changes in the volume and severity of past due, nonaccrual and other adversely graded loans; changes in the loan review 42 Table of Contents system; changes in the value of the underlying collateral for collateral-dependent loans; concentrations of credit; and the effect of other external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, atJune 30, 2020 , we slightly increased certain of our qualitative loan portfolio risk factors relating to local and national economic conditions as well as industry conditions and concentrations, which have experienced deterioration due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reason for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and commercial real estate loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the loan's observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. In addition, the WDFI and theFDIC periodically review our allowance for loan losses and as a result of such reviews, we may have to adjust our allowance for loan losses or recognize further loan charge-offs. The following table sets forth activity in our allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated. For the Nine Months Ended For the Three Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2021 2020 2021 2020 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands) Allowance at beginning of period$ 1,700 $ 1,629$ 2,118 $ 1,592 Provision for loan losses - - - - Charge offs: Real estate loans: One- to four-family residential - (88) - (45) Multifamily - - - - Commercial - - - - Construction - - - -
Commercial loans and industrial -
- - - Consumer - - - - Total charge-offs - (88) - (45) Recoveries: Real estate loans: - - - -
One- to four-family residential -
- - - Multifamily - - - - Commercial - - - - Construction 73 - - - Commercial and industrial 341 - - - Consumer 5 7 1 1 Total recoveries 419 7 1 1 Net (charge-offs) recoveries 419 (81) 1 (44) Allowance at end of period$ 2,119 $ 1,548$ 2,119 $ 1,548 Allowance to non-performing loans - % 1,664.52 % - % 1,664.52 % Allowance to total loans outstanding at the end of the period 1.49 % 1.43 % 1.49 % 1.43 % Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average loans outstanding during the period 0.34 % (0.07) % 0.00 % (0.04) % 43 Table of Contents
Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses. The following table sets forth the allowance for loan losses allocated by loan category and the percent of the allowance in each category to the total allocated allowance at the dates indicated. The allowance for loan losses allocated to each category is not necessarily indicative of future losses in any particular category and does not restrict the use of the allowance to absorb losses in other categories.
At March 31, 2021 At June 30, 2020 Percent of Percent of Loans Percent of Percent of Loans Allowance to In Category to Total Allowance to In Category to Total Amount Total Allowance Loans Amount Total Allowance Loans (Dollars in Thousands) Commercial real estate$ 853,013 40.2 % 37.9 %$ 274,997 16.2 % 34.3 % Commercial and industrial 167,770 7.9 % 8.8 % 1,021,083 60.1 % 11.0 % Construction 145,571 6.9 % 8.0 % 43,858 2.6 % 9.3 % One-to-four-family residential 682,915 32.2 % 34.5 % 339,449 20.0 % 35 % Multi-family real estate 97,504 4.6 % 9.2 % 10,057 0.6 % 8.1 % Consumer 9,617 0.5 % 1.6 % 2,003 0.1 % 2.2 % Unallocated 162,904 7.7 % - 8,530 0.5 % - % Total$ 2,119,294 100 % 100 %$ 1,699,977 100.0 % 100.0 %
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity describes our ability to meet the financial obligations that arise in the ordinary course of business. Liquidity is primarily needed to meet the borrowing and deposit withdrawal requirements of our customers and to fund current and planned expenditures. Our primary sources of funds are deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and securities, proceeds from the sale of loans, and proceeds from maturities of securities. We also have the ability to borrow from theFederal Home Loan Bank of Chicago . AtMarch 31, 2021 , we had a$61.1 million line of credit with theFederal Home Loan Bank of Chicago , and had$4.0 million of borrowings outstanding as of that date. Under the Federal Reserve PPP Liquidity Facility program, we have borrowed$12.2 million to fund PPP loans as ofMarch 31, 2021 which is secured by an equal amount of PPP loans. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. Our most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments including interest-bearing demand deposits. The levels of these assets are dependent on our operating, financing, lending, and investing activities during any given period. Our cash flows are comprised of three primary classifications: cash flows from operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities. Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities was ($54,000 ) and$59,000 for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities, which consists primarily of disbursements for loan originations and the purchase of securities, offset by principal collections on loans, proceeds from the sale of securities and proceeds from maturing securities and pay downs on securities, was($18.2) million and$16.3 million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 and 2020 , respectively. Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities, consisting of activity in deposit accounts and borrowings, was$44.6 million and($1.1) million for the nine months endedMarch 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We are committed to maintaining a strong liquidity position. We monitor our liquidity position on a daily basis. We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds to meet our current funding commitments. Based on our deposit retention experience, current pricing strategy and regulatory restrictions, we anticipate that a substantial portion of maturing time deposits will be retained, and that we can supplement our funding with borrowings in the event that we allow these deposits to run off at maturity.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations
Commitments. As a financial services provider, we routinely are a party to various financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risks, such as commitments to extend credit and unused lines of credit. While these contractual obligations represent our future cash requirements, a significant portion of commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon. Such commitments are subject to the same credit policies and approval process accorded to loans we make. AtMarch 31, 2021 , we had outstanding commitments to originate loans of$16.7 million , and outstanding commitments to sell loans of$3.6 million . We anticipate that we will have sufficient funds available to meet our current lending commitments. Time deposits that are scheduled to mature in one year or less fromMarch 31, 2021 totaled$23.0 million . Management expects that a substantial portion of the maturing time deposits will be renewed. However, if a substantial portion of these deposits is not retained, we may utilizeFederal Home Loan Bank advances or other borrowings, which may result in higher levels of interest expense. Contractual Obligations. In the ordinary course of our operations, we enter into certain contractual obligations. Such obligations include data processing services, operating leases for premises and equipment, agreements with respect to borrowed funds and deposit liabilities.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Please refer to Note 1 to the financial statements for a description of recent accounting pronouncements that may affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Impact of Inflation and Changing Price
The financial statements and related data presented herein have been prepared in accordance withU.S. GAAP, which requires the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The primary impact of inflation on our operations is reflected in increased operating costs. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates, generally, have a more significant impact on a financial institution's performance than does inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.
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