Average loans held
for investment (“HFI”) increased $22.2 million, or 1.1%, over
the second quarter of 2020 and $171.1 million, or
9.3%, over the fourth quarter of 2019.
We originated SBA PPP
loans totaling $190 million (reflected in the commercial loan
category) which averaged $190 million in the third quarter and $1
34 million in the second quarter.
Period-end HFI loans decreased
$24.0, or 1.2%, from the second quarter of 2020 and increased
$162.2 million, or 8.8%, over the fourth quarter of 2019.
The decline
in the core loan portfolio (ex-SBA PPP loans) has been driven
by residential real estate loan run-off reflective of the
lower rate
environment and refinancing activity as well as lower utilization
of commercial lines of credit reflective of the economic slowdown.
To date, our
borrowers have submitted a nominal level of SBA PPP forgiveness
applications, but these applications are expected to
accelerate over the next six months.
Amortized SBA PPP loan fees totaled approximately $0.6
million for the third quarter of 2020
and $0.4 million for the second quarter of 2020.
At September 30, 2020, we had approximately $4.0 million (net) in deferred
SBA
PPP loan fees.
Allowance for Credit Losses
At September 30, 2020, the allowance for credit losses totaled
$23.1 million compared to $22.5 million at June 30, 2020 and $13.9
million at December 31, 2019.
At September 30, 2020, the allowance represented 1.16% of outstanding loans
held for investment
(HFI) and provided coverage of 420%
of nonperforming loans compared to 1.11%
and 322%, respectively, at June
30, 2020 and
0.75% and 311%, respectively,
at December 31, 2019.
At September 30, 2020, excluding SBA PPP loans (100% government
guaranteed),
the allowance represented 1.28% of loans held for investment.
The adoption of ASC 326 (“CECL”) on January 1, 2020
had an impact of $4.0 million ($3.3 million increase in the allowance for
credit losses and $0.7 million increase in the allowance for unfunded
loan commitments (other liability account)).
The $6.4 million
build (provision of $8.3 million less net charge
-offs of $1.9
million) in the allowance for credit losses for the first nine months of
2020 was attributable to deterioration in economic conditions,
primarily a higher rate of unemployment due to the COVID
-19
pandemic and its potential effect on rates of default.
Credit Quality/COVID-19 Exposure
Nonperforming assets (nonaccrual loans and OREO) totaled $6.7
million at September 30, 2020, a $1.3 million decrease from June
30, 2020, and a $1.3 million increase over December 31, 2019.
Nonaccrual loans totaled $5.5 million at September 30, 2020, a
$1.5
million decrease from June 30, 2020 and a $1.0 million increase over
December 31, 2019.
The balance of OREO totaled $1.2
million at September 30, 2020, an increase of $0.2 million over
June 30, 2020 and a $0.3 million increase over December
31, 2019.
We continue to analyze
our loan portfolio for segments that have been affected
by the stressed economic and business conditions
caused by the pandemic.
Certain at-risk segments total 8% of our loan balances at September 30,
2020, including hotel (3%),
restaurant (1%),
retail and shopping centers (3%), and other (1%).
The other segment includes churches, non-profits, education, and
recreational.
To assist our clients, in mid-March
of 2020, we began allowing short term 60 to 90 day loan extensions
for affected
borrowers.
A roll-forward of loan extension activity is provided in the table below.
Approximately 83% of the $325 million in
loans extended were for commercial borrowers and 17% for
consumer borrowers.
Approximately $285 million, or 88% of the loan
balances associated with these borrowers have resumed making regularly scheduled
payments.
Of the $40 million that remains on
extension, approximately $2 million was classified at September 30,
2020 and $26 million is related to six hotel loans which were
not classified, but continue to be monitored closely.
% Loans Extended
At October 2, 2020
# Loans
Loan Amount
# Loans
$ Loans
Loans Extended
2,333
$
325,014
Loans Resuming Payments
(2,129)
(284,548)
91%
88%
Loans Still on Extension
204
$
40,466
9%
12%
Funding (Deposits/Debt)
Average total deposits were
$2.971 billion for the third quarter of 2020,
an increase of $187.8 million, or 6.8% over the second
quarter of 2020,
and an increase of $446.3 million, or 17.7%
over the fourth quarter of 2019.
Period end deposit balances grew
$54.4 million and $364.0 million over the second quarter of 2020
and fourth quarter of 2019, respectively,
indicating strong growth
in core deposit balances.
The estimated deposit inflows related to the two pandemic related
stimulus programs that occurred
primarily during the second quarter were $179 million (SBA PPP)
and $64 million (Economic Impact Payment stimulus checks).
Given these large increases, the potential exists for
our deposit levels to be volatile over the coming quarters due to the
uncertain
timing of the outflows of the stimulus related deposits and the economic
recovery.
It is anticipated that current liquidity levels will
remain robust due to our strong overnight funds sold position. We
monitor deposit rates on an ongoing basis and adjust if necessary,
as a prudent pricing discipline remains the key to managing our mix of deposits.