10-Q
Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp (PGC)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
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 No. 001-16197
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| New Jersey | 22-3537895 |
|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer |
| incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
500 Hills Drive, Suite 300
Bedminster, New Jersey 07921-0700
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(908) 234-0700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
| Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, no par value | PGC | The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC |
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 requirement for the past 90 days.
Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations 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 ☒ 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 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 | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| 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 ☒
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 1, 2025: 17,735,944
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
| Item 1 | Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Statements of Condition at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | 3 | |
| Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 | 4 | |
| Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 | 5 | |
| Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 | 6 | |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 | 7 | |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 8 | |
| Item 2 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 45 |
| Item 3 | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 60 |
| Item 4 | Controls and Procedures | 63 |
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
| Item 1 | Legal Proceedings | 63 |
|---|---|---|
| Item 1A | Risk Factors | 63 |
| Item 2 | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 64 |
| Item 3 | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 64 |
| Item 4 | Mine Safety Disclosures | 64 |
| Item 5 | Other Information | 64 |
| Item 6 | Exhibits | 65 |
Item 1. Financial Statements
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
| (audited) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, | |||||
| 2024 | |||||
| ASSETS | |||||
| Cash and due from banks | 7,885 | $ | 8,492 | ||
| Federal funds sold | — | — | |||
| Interest-earning deposits | 224,032 | 382,875 | |||
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 231,917 | 391,367 | |||
| Securities available for sale | 832,030 | 784,544 | |||
| Securities held to maturity (fair value 88,687 at March 31, 2025 and 88,650 at December 31, 2024) | 100,285 | 101,635 | |||
| CRA equity security, at fair value | 13,236 | 13,041 | |||
| FHLB and FRB stock, at cost (A) | 12,311 | 12,373 | |||
| Loans held for sale, at fair value | 707 | — | |||
| Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value | 7,979 | 8,594 | |||
| Loans | 5,747,986 | 5,512,326 | |||
| Less: allowance for credit losses | 75,150 | 72,992 | |||
| Net loans | 5,672,836 | 5,439,334 | |||
| Premises and equipment | 31,639 | 28,888 | |||
| Accrued interest receivable | 31,968 | 29,898 | |||
| Bank owned life insurance | 48,110 | 47,981 | |||
| Goodwill | 36,212 | 36,212 | |||
| Other intangible assets | 8,443 | 8,714 | |||
| Finance lease right-of-use assets | 950 | 985 | |||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 39,456 | 40,289 | |||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 10,291 | 16,381 | |||
| Other assets | 42,282 | 51,002 | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 7,120,652 | $ | 7,011,238 | ||
| LIABILITIES | |||||
| Deposits: | |||||
| Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | 1,184,860 | $ | 1,112,734 | ||
| Interest-bearing deposits: | |||||
| Checking | 3,450,014 | 3,334,269 | |||
| Savings | 107,581 | 103,136 | |||
| Money market accounts | 1,087,959 | 1,078,024 | |||
| Certificates of deposit - retail | 442,369 | 483,998 | |||
| Certificates of deposit - listing service | 3,773 | 6,861 | |||
| Subtotal deposits | 6,276,556 | 6,119,022 | |||
| Interest-bearing demand - brokered | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||
| Total deposits | 6,286,556 | 6,129,022 | |||
| Finance lease liabilities | 1,308 | 1,348 | |||
| Operating lease liabilities | 42,948 | 43,569 | |||
| Subordinated debt, net | 98,884 | 133,561 | |||
| Due to brokers | — | 18,514 | |||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 69,083 | 79,375 | |||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 6,498,779 | 6,405,389 | |||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||
| Preferred stock (no par value; authorized 500,000 shares; liquidation preference of 1,000 per share) | — | — | |||
| Common stock (no par value; stated value 0.83 per share; authorized 42,000,000 shares; issued shares, 21,675,491 at March 31, 2025 and 21,535,856 at December 31, 2024; outstanding shares, 17,726,251 at March 31, 2025 and 17,586,616 at December 31, 2024) | 18,070 | 17,953 | |||
| Surplus | 348,762 | 348,264 | |||
| Treasury stock at cost (3,949,240 shares at both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively) | (117,509 | ) | (117,509 | ) | |
| Retained earnings | 430,267 | 423,552 | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income tax | (57,717 | ) | (66,411 | ) | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 621,873 | 605,849 | |||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 7,120,652 | $ | 7,011,238 |
All values are in US Dollars.
- FHLB means "Federal Home Loan Bank" and FRB means "Federal Reserve Bank."
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| INTEREST INCOME | |||||
| Interest and fees on loans | $ | 75,347 | $ | 72,531 | |
| Interest on investments: | |||||
| Taxable | 8,213 | 5,136 | |||
| Interest on loans held for sale | 9 | 5 | |||
| Interest on interest-earning deposits | 2,776 | 1,522 | |||
| Total interest income | 86,345 | 79,194 | |||
| INTEREST EXPENSE | |||||
| Interest on savings and interest-bearing deposit accounts | 34,913 | 33,047 | |||
| Interest on certificates of deposit | 4,363 | 4,855 | |||
| Interest on borrowed funds | 11 | 3,467 | |||
| Interest on finance lease liability | 14 | 38 | |||
| Interest on subordinated debt | 1,439 | 1,684 | |||
| Subtotal - interest expense | 40,740 | 43,091 | |||
| Interest on interest-bearing demand - brokered | 100 | 126 | |||
| Interest on certificates of deposits - brokered | — | 1,602 | |||
| Total interest expense | 40,840 | 44,819 | |||
| NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES | 45,505 | 34,375 | |||
| Provision for credit losses | 4,471 | 627 | |||
| NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES | 41,034 | 33,748 | |||
| OTHER INCOME | |||||
| Wealth management fee income | 15,435 | 14,407 | |||
| Service charges and fees | 1,112 | 1,322 | |||
| Bank owned life insurance | 371 | 503 | |||
| Gain on loans held for sale at fair value (mortgage banking) | 63 | 56 | |||
| Gain on loans held for sale at lower of cost or fair value | — | — | |||
| Gain on sale of SBA loans | 302 | 400 | |||
| Corporate advisory fee income | 90 | 818 | |||
| Other income | 1,286 | 1,306 | |||
| Fair value adjustment for CRA equity security | 195 | (111 | ) | ||
| Total other income | 18,854 | 18,701 | |||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | |||||
| Compensation and employee benefits | 35,879 | 28,476 | |||
| Premises and equipment | 6,154 | 5,081 | |||
| FDIC insurance expense | 855 | 945 | |||
| Other operating expense | 6,552 | 5,539 | |||
| Total operating expenses | 49,440 | 40,041 | |||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 10,448 | 12,408 | |||
| Income tax expense | 2,853 | 3,777 | |||
| NET INCOME | $ | 7,595 | $ | 8,631 | |
| EARNINGS PER SHARE | |||||
| Basic | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.49 | |
| Diluted | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.48 | |
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING | |||||
| Basic | 17,610,917 | 17,711,639 | |||
| Diluted | 17,812,222 | 17,805,347 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Net income | $ | 7,595 | $ | 8,631 | ||
| Comprehensive income: | ||||||
| Unrealized gains/(losses) on available for sale securities: | ||||||
| Unrealized holding gains/(losses) arising during the period | 15,411 | (6,765 | ) | |||
| 15,411 | (6,765 | ) | ||||
| Tax effect | (4,788 | ) | 1,805 | |||
| Net of tax | 10,623 | (4,960 | ) | |||
| Unrealized gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges: | ||||||
| Unrealized holding gains/(losses) arising during the period | (2,553 | ) | 2,872 | |||
| (2,553 | ) | 2,872 | ||||
| Tax effect | 624 | (794 | ) | |||
| Net of tax | (1,929 | ) | 2,078 | |||
| Total other comprehensive income/(loss) | 8,694 | (2,882 | ) | |||
| Total comprehensive income | $ | 16,289 | $ | 5,749 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024
| Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except share and | Common | Treasury | Retained | Comprehensive | Shareholders' | ||||||||||||||
| per share data) | Stock | Surplus | Stock | Earnings | Loss | Equity | |||||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2025 17,586,616 common shares outstanding | — | $ | 17,953 | $ | 348,264 | $ | (117,509 | ) | $ | 423,552 | $ | (66,411 | ) | $ | 605,849 | ||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | 7,595 | — | 7,595 | ||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | 8,694 | 8,694 | ||||||||||||
| Restricted stock units issued, 174,519 shares | — | 146 | (146 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
| Restricted stock units repurchased on vesting to pay taxes, (41,999) shares | — | (35 | ) | (1,206 | ) | — | — | — | (1,241 | ) | |||||||||
| Amortization of restricted stock units | — | — | 1,631 | — | — | — | 1,631 | ||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared on common stock (0.05 per share) | — | — | — | — | (880 | ) | — | (880 | ) | ||||||||||
| Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 7,115 shares | — | 6 | 219 | — | — | — | 225 | ||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2025 17,726,251 common shares outstanding | — | $ | 18,070 | $ | 348,762 | $ | (117,509 | ) | $ | 430,267 | $ | (57,717 | ) | $ | 621,873 | ||||
| Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except share and | Common | Treasury | Retained | Comprehensive | Shareholders' | ||||||||||||||
| per share data) | Stock | Surplus | Stock | Earnings | Loss | Equity | |||||||||||||
| Balance at January 1, 2024 17,739,677 common shares outstanding | — | $ | 17,831 | $ | 346,954 | $ | (110,320 | ) | $ | 394,094 | $ | (64,878 | ) | $ | 583,681 | ||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | 8,631 | — | 8,631 | ||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | — | (2,882 | ) | (2,882 | ) | ||||||||||
| Restricted stock units issued 147,074 shares | — | 122 | (122 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
| Restricted stock units repurchased on vesting to pay taxes, (36,358) shares | — | (30 | ) | (840 | ) | — | — | — | (870 | ) | |||||||||
| Amortization of restricted stock units | — | — | 1,849 | — | — | — | 1,849 | ||||||||||||
| Modification of restricted stock units distributed in cash | — | — | (4,998 | ) | — | — | — | (4,998 | ) | ||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared on common stock (0.05 per share) | — | — | — | — | (887 | ) | — | (887 | ) | ||||||||||
| Share repurchase, (100,000) shares | — | — | — | (2,422 | ) | — | — | (2,422 | ) | ||||||||||
| Issuance of shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 11,145 shares | — | 9 | 268 | — | — | — | 277 | ||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2024 17,761,538 common shares outstanding | — | $ | 17,932 | $ | 343,111 | $ | (112,742 | ) | $ | 401,838 | $ | (67,760 | ) | $ | 582,379 |
All values are in US Dollars.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 7,595 | $ | 8,631 | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
| Depreciation | 886 | 966 | ||||
| Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on securities, net | (24 | ) | 89 | |||
| Amortization of restricted stock | 1,631 | 1,849 | ||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 272 | 272 | ||||
| Amortization of subordinated debt costs | 323 | 72 | ||||
| Provision for credit losses | 4,471 | 627 | ||||
| Deferred tax expense/(benefit) | 1,925 | (3,942 | ) | |||
| Stock-based compensation and employee stock purchase plan expense | 39 | 32 | ||||
| Fair value adjustment for equity security | (195 | ) | 111 | |||
| Loans originated for sale (A) | (7,316 | ) | (5,681 | ) | ||
| Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale (A) | 7,589 | 6,867 | ||||
| Gain on loans held for sale (A) | (365 | ) | (456 | ) | ||
| (Increase)/decrease in cash surrender value of life insurance, net | (129 | ) | 1 | |||
| Increase in accrued interest receivable | (2,070 | ) | (1,996 | ) | ||
| Decrease in other assets | 1,154 | 1,993 | ||||
| (Decrease)/increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities | (23,660 | ) | 9,674 | |||
| NET CASH (USED IN)/PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (7,874 | ) | 19,109 | |||
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
| Principal repayments, maturities and calls of securities available for sale | 166,933 | 155,547 | ||||
| Principal repayments, maturities and calls of securities held to maturity | 1,331 | 1,237 | ||||
| Redemptions of FHLB and FRB stock | 1,412 | 37,549 | ||||
| Purchase of securities available for sale | (198,965 | ) | (162,634 | ) | ||
| Purchase of FHLB and FRB stock | (1,350 | ) | (24,584 | ) | ||
| Net (increase)/decrease in loans, net of participations sold | (237,973 | ) | 72,676 | |||
| Purchase of premises and equipment | (3,602 | ) | (1,107 | ) | ||
| NET CASH (USED IN)/PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (272,214 | ) | 78,684 | |||
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
| Net increase in deposits | 157,534 | 202,598 | ||||
| Net decrease in short-term borrowings | — | (284,324 | ) | |||
| Dividends paid on common stock | (880 | ) | (887 | ) | ||
| Restricted stock repurchased on vesting to pay taxes | (1,241 | ) | (870 | ) | ||
| Repayment of subordinated debt | (35,000 | ) | — | |||
| Modification of restricted stock units distributed in cash | — | (4,998 | ) | |||
| Issuance of shares for employee stock purchase plan | 225 | 277 | ||||
| Shares repurchased | — | (2,422 | ) | |||
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 120,638 | (90,626 | ) | |||
| Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | (159,450 | ) | 7,167 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 391,367 | 187,671 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 231,917 | $ | 194,838 | ||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION | ||||||
| Cash paid during the period for: | ||||||
| Interest | $ | 40,543 | $ | 35,725 | ||
| Income tax, net | 698 | 1,251 | ||||
| Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities | 365 | 719 |
- Includes mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell, which are carried at fair value. In addition, this includes the guaranteed portion of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans, which are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 for Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the “Corporation” or the “Company”). In the opinion of Management of the Corporation, the accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting solely of normal and recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of March 31, 2025, and the results of operations, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flow statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or for any future period.
Principles of Consolidation and Organization: The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared on the accrual basis and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Peapack Private Bank & Trust (the “Bank”). The consolidated financial statements also include the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries:
- Peapack Capital Corporation (“PCC”)
- Peapack-Gladstone Mortgage Group, Inc., which owns 99 percent of Peapack Ventures, LLC and 79 percent of Peapack-Gladstone Realty, Inc., a New Jersey real estate investment company
- PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware, which owns one percent of Peapack Ventures, LLC
- Peapack Ventures, LLC, which owns the remaining 21 percent of Peapack-Gladstone Realty, Inc.
- Peapack-Gladstone Realty, Inc.
- PGB Securities, Inc.
While the following notes to the consolidated financial statements include the consolidated results of the Company, the Bank and their subsidiaries, these notes primarily reflect the Bank’s and its subsidiaries’ activities. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated from the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Basis of Financial Statement Presentation: The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. In preparing the financial statements, Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the statement of condition and revenues and expenses for the periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.Segment Information: The Company's reportable segments are determined by the Chief Financial Officer, who is the designated Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), based upon information provided about the Company's products and services offered, primarily distinguished between banking and wealth management services provided by the Bank's Wealth Management Division. The Company's business segments are also distinguished by the level of information provided to the CODM, who uses such information to review performance of various components of the business. The CODM evaluates the financial performance of the Company's business segments such as by evaluating revenue streams, significant expenses, and budget to actual results in assessing the performance of the Company's segments and in the determination of allocating resources. The CODM uses revenue streams to evaluate product pricing and significant expense to assess performance of each segment to evaluate compensation of certain employees. Segment pretax profit or loss is used to assess the performance of the banking segment by monitoring the margin between interest revenue and interest expense. Segment pretax profit or loss is used to assess the performance of the Wealth Management Division by monitoring wealth management fee income and AUM. Loans, investments and deposits primarily provide the revenues in the banking operation and wealth management fee income provides the revenues for the Wealth Management Division. Interest expense, provision for credit losses, payroll and premises and equipment provide the significant expenses in the banking segment, while payroll, occupancy and trust expenses are the significant expenses in the Wealth Management Division. All operations are domestic.
The Banking segment includes: commercial (including commercial and industrial (“C&I”) and equipment financing), commercial real estate, multifamily, residential and consumer lending activities; treasury management services; C&I advisory services; escrow management; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support sales.
The Wealth Management Division includes: investment management services for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian; and other financial planning and advisory services. This segment also includes the activity from the Delaware subsidiary, PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware. The majority of wealth management fees are collected on a monthly or quarterly basis and are calculated on either a fixed or tiered fee schedule, based upon the market value of assets under management and/or administration (“AUMs”). Other non AUM-based revenues such as personal or fiduciary tax return preparation fees, executor fees, trust termination fees and/or financial planning and advisory fees are charged as services are rendered. Cash and Cash Equivalents: For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are sold for one-day periods. Cash equivalents are of original maturities of 90 days or less. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and short-term borrowings with original maturities of 90 days or less.Interest-Earning Deposits in Other Financial Institutions: Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions mature within one year and are carried at cost. Securities: Under Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13, debt securities available-for-sale are measured at fair value and subject to impairment testing. When an available for sale debt security is considered impaired, the Company must determine if the decline in fair value has resulted from a credit-related loss or other factors and then, (1) recognize an allowance for credit losses ("ACL") by a charge to earnings for the credit-related component (if any) of the decline in fair value, and (2) recognize in other comprehensive income (loss) any non-credit related components of the fair value change. If the amount of the amortized cost basis expected to be recovered increases in a future period, the valuation reserve would be reduced, but not more than the amount of the current existing reserve for that security.
Debt securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when Management has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Under ASU 2016-13, held-to-maturity securities in a loss position are evaluated to determine if the decline in fair value has resulted from a credit-related loss or other factors, and then recognize a charge to earnings for the decline in fair value. The Company also has an investment in a Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) investment fund, which is classified as an equity security.
Interest income includes amortization of purchase premiums and discounts. Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for mortgage-backed securities where prepayments are anticipated, and premiums on callable debt securities, which are amortized to the earliest call date. Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") Stock: The Bank is a member of the FHLB system. Members are required to own a certain amount of FHLB stock, based on the level of borrowings and other factors. FHLB stock is carried at cost, classified as a restricted security and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Cash and stock dividends are reported as income.
The Bank is also a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and required to own a certain amount of FRB stock. FRB stock is carried at cost and classified as a restricted security. Cash and stock dividends are reported as income.
Loans Held for Sale: Mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market are carried at fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors.
Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with servicing rights released; therefore, no servicing rights are recorded. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans, shown as gain on loans held for sale at fair value (mortgage loans) on the Statement of Income, are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold.
SBA loans originated with the intent to sell in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. SBA loans are generally sold with the servicing rights retained. Gains and losses on the sale of SBA loans are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold. Total SBA loans serviced totaled $141.6 million and $139.4 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. SBA loans held for sale totaled $8.7 million and $9.3 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The servicing asset recorded was not material.
Loans originated with the intent to hold and subsequently transferred to loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. These are loans that the Company no longer has the intent to hold for the foreseeable future. Loans: Loans that Management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity are stated at the principal amount outstanding. Interest on loans is recognized based upon the principal amount outstanding. Loans are stated at face value, less purchased premium and discounts and net deferred fees. Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized on a level-yield method over the life of the loan as an adjustment to the loan’s yield. The definition of recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable and deferred fees/costs, however, for the Company’s loan disclosures, accrued interest and deferred fees/costs were excluded as the impact was not material.
Loans are considered past due when they are not paid within 30 days in accordance with contractual terms. The accrual of income on loans, including individually evaluated loans, is discontinued if, in the opinion of Management, principal or interest is not likely to be paid in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days unless the asset is both well secured and in the process of collection. All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual status are reversed against interest income. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are recorded as principal payments. A nonaccrual loan is returned to accrual status only when interest and principal payments are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured, generally when the Bank receives contractual payments for a minimum of six consecutive months. Commercial loans are generally charged off, in whole or in part, after an analysis is completed which indicates that collectability of the full principal balance is in doubt. Consumer closed-end loans are generally charged off after they become
120
days past due and open-end loans after
180
days. Subsequent payments are credited to income only if collection of principal is not in doubt. If principal and interest payments are brought contractually current and future collectability is reasonably assured, loans may be returned to accrual status. Nonaccrual mortgage loans are generally charged off to the extent that the value of the underlying collateral does not cover the outstanding principal balance. The majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in New Jersey, metropolitan New York and, to a lesser extent, Pennsylvania.
Allowance for Credit Losses: Current expected credit losses ("CECL") requires the immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur over the estimated remaining life of the asset. The forward-looking concept of CECL requires loss estimates to consider historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable economic forecasts.
The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on loans held for investment is the combination of the allowance for loan losses and the reserve for unfunded loan commitments. The allowance for loan losses is reported as a reduction of the amortized cost basis of loans, while the reserve for unfunded loan commitments is included within "other liabilities" on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. The estimate of credit loss incorporates assumptions for both the likelihood and amount of funding over the estimated life of the commitments, including adjustments for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Management periodically reviews and updates its assumptions for estimated funding rates. The amortized cost basis of loans does not include accrued interest receivable, which is included in "accrued interest receivable" on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. The "Provision for credit losses" on the Consolidated Statements of Income is a combination of the provision for credit losses and the provision for unfunded loan commitments.
ACL in accordance with CECL methodology
With respect to pools of similar loans that are collectively evaluated, an appropriate level of general allowance is determined by portfolio segment using a non-linear discounted cash flow (“DCF”) model. The DCF model captures losses over the historical charge-off and prepayment cycle and applies those losses at a loan level over the remaining maturity of the loan. The model then calculates a historical loss rate using the average losses over the reporting period, which is then applied to each segment utilizing a standard reversion rate. This loss rate is then supplemented with adjustments for reasonable and supportable forecasts of relevant economic indicators, including, but not limited to unemployment rates and national consumer price and confidence indices. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. Also included in the ACL are qualitative factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These qualitative factors include the following: levels of and trends in delinquencies and impaired loans; effects of any changes in risk selection and underwriting standards; other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices; experience, ability and depth of lending management and other relevant staffing and experience; industry conditions; and effects of changes in credit concentrations. It is also possible that these factors could include social, political, economic, and terrorist events or activities. All of these factors are susceptible to change, which may be significant. The ACL results in two forms of allocations, specific and general. These two components represent the total ACL deemed adequate to cover current expected credit losses in the loan portfolio.
When management identifies loans that do not share common risk characteristics (i.e., are not similar to other loans within a pool) they are evaluated on an individual basis. These loans are not included in the collective evaluation. For loans identified as having a likelihood of foreclosure or that the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, a collateral dependent approach is used. These are loans for which the repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. Under
CECL, for collateral dependent loans, the Company has adopted the practical expedient method to measure the ACL based on the fair value of collateral. The ACL is calculated on an individual loan basis based on the shortfall between the fair value of the loan's collateral, which is adjusted for liquidation costs/discounts, and amortized cost. If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the amortized cost, no allowance is required.
The CECL methodology requires a significant amount of management judgment in determining the appropriate ACL. Several of the steps in the methodology are subjective including, among other things: segmenting the loan portfolio; determining the amount of loss history to consider; selecting predictive econometric regression models that use appropriate macroeconomic variables; determining the methodology to forecast prepayments; selecting the most appropriate economic forecast scenario; determining the length of the reasonable and supportable forecast and reversion periods; estimating expected utilization rates on unfunded loan commitments; and assessing relevant and appropriate qualitative factors. In addition, the CECL methodology is dependent on economic forecasts, which are inherently imprecise and may change from period to period. Although the ACL is considered appropriate, there can be no assurance that it will be sufficient to absorb future losses.
In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and aggregates the loan portfolio based on common characteristics. The following segments have been identified:
Primary Residential Mortgages. The Bank originates one to four family residential mortgage loans in the Tri-State area (which is comprised of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut), Pennsylvania and Florida. Loans are secured by first liens on the primary residence or investment property. Primary risk characteristics associated with residential mortgage loans typically involve: major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. In addition, residential mortgage loans that have adjustable rates could expose the borrower to higher debt service requirements in a rising interest rate environment. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.
Junior Lien Loan on Residence (which include home equity lines of credit). The Bank provides junior lien loans (“JLL”) and revolving home equity lines of credit against one to four family properties in the Tri-State area. These loans are subordinate to a first mortgage, which may be from another lending institution. Primary risk characteristics associated with JLLs and home equity lines of credit typically involve: major living or lifestyle changes to the borrower, including unemployment or other loss of income; unexpected significant expenses, such as for major medical issues or catastrophic events; and divorce or death. In addition, home equity lines of credit typically are made with variable or floating interest rates, which could expose the borrower to higher debt service requirements in a rising interest rate environment. Further, real estate values could drop significantly and cause the value of the property to fall below the loan amount, creating additional potential loss exposure for the Bank.
Multifamily. The Bank provides mortgage loans for multifamily properties (i.e., buildings which have five or more residential units). Multifamily loans are expected to be repaid from the cash flows of the underlying property so the collective amount of rents must be sufficient to cover all operating expenses, property management and maintenance, taxes and debt service. Increases in vacancy rates, interest rates, other changes in general economic conditions or changes in rent regulation can have an impact on the borrower and its ability to repay the loan.
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate Loans. The Bank provides mortgage loans for owner-occupied commercial real estate properties in the Tri-State area and Pennsylvania. Commercial real estate properties primarily include retail buildings/shopping centers, hotels, office/medical buildings and industrial/warehouse space. Some properties are mixed use as they are a combination of building types, such as a building with retail space on the ground floor and either residential apartments or office suites on the upper floors. Commercial real estate loans are generally considered to have a higher degree of credit risk as they may be dependent on the ongoing success and operating viability of a fewer number of tenants who are occupying the property and who may have a greater degree of exposure to economic conditions.
Investment Commercial Real Estate Loans. The Bank provides mortgage loans for properties managed as an investment property (non-owner-occupied) in the Tri-State area and Pennsylvania. Non-owner-occupied properties primarily include retail buildings/shopping centers, hotels, office/medical buildings and industrial/warehouse space. Some properties are considered mixed use. Commercial real estate loans are generally considered to have a higher degree of credit risk as they may be dependent on the ongoing success and operating viability of a fewer number of tenants who are occupying the property and who may have a greater degree of exposure to economic conditions.
Commercial and Industrial Loans. The Bank provides lines of credit and term loans to operating companies for business purposes. The loans are generally secured by business assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, business vehicles and equipment as well as the stock of a company, if privately held. Commercial and industrial loans are
typically repaid first by the cash flows generated by the borrower’s business operations. The primary risk characteristics are specific to the underlying business and its ability to generate sustainable profitability and resulting positive cash flows. Factors that may influence a business’ profitability include, but are not limited to, demand for its products or services, quality and depth of management, degree of competition, regulatory changes, and general economic conditions. To mitigate the risk characteristics of commercial and industrial loans, these loans often include commercial real estate as collateral and the Bank will often require more frequent reporting requirements from the borrower in order to better monitor its business performance. However, the ability of the Bank to foreclose and realize sufficient value from the assets is often highly uncertain.
Leasing Finance. PCC offers a range of finance solutions nationally. PCC provides term loans and leases secured by assets financed for U.S. based mid-size and large companies. Facilities tend to be fully drawn under fixed-rate terms. PCC serves a broad range of industries including transportation, manufacturing, heavy construction and utilities.
Asset risk in PCC’s portfolio is generally recognized through changes to loan income, or through changes to lease-related income streams due to fluctuations in lease rates. Changes to lease income can occur when the existing lease contract expires, the asset comes off lease or the business seeks to enter a new lease agreement. Asset risk may also change through depreciation, resulting from changes in the residual value of the operating lease asset or through impairment of the asset carrying value, which can occur at any time during the life of the asset.
Credit risk in PCC’s portfolio generally results from the potential default of borrowers or lessees, which may be driven by customer specific or broader industry-related conditions. Credit losses can impact multiple parts of the income statement including loss of interest/lease/rental income and/or higher costs and expenses related to the repossession, refurbishment, re-marketing and or re-leasing of assets.
Construction. The Bank provides commercial construction loans for properties located in the Tri-state area. Risks common to commercial construction loans are cost overruns, inaccurate estimates of the period of construction, changes in market demand for property, inadequate long-term financing arrangements and declines in real estate values. Changes in market demand for property could lead to longer marketing times resulting in higher carrying costs, declining values, and higher interest rates.
Consumer and Other. These are loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures as well as obligations of states and political subdivisions in the U.S. This also represents all other loans that cannot be categorized in any of the previous mentioned loan segments. Consumer loans generally have higher interest rates and shorter terms than residential loans but tend to have higher credit risk due to the type of collateral securing the loan or in some cases the absence of collateral.
Loan Modifications: On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2022-02, which replaced the accounting and recognition of troubled debt restructurings. ASU 2022-02 eliminates the accounting guidance on troubled debt restructurings for creditors in ASC 310-40 and amends the guidance on “vintage disclosures” to require disclosure of current-period gross write-offs by year of origination. ASU 2022-02 also updates the requirements related to accounting for credit losses under ASC 326 and adds enhanced disclosures for creditors with respect to loan refinancings and restructurings for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.
Leases: At inception, contracts are evaluated to determine whether the contract constitutes a lease agreement. For contracts that are determined to be an operating lease, a corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and operating lease liability are recorded as separate line items on the statement of condition. An ROU asset represents the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and a lease liability represents the Company’s commitment to make contractually obligated lease payments. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease and are based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The measurement of the operating lease ROU asset includes any lease payments made.
If the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, the incremental collateralized borrowing rate is used to determine the present value of lease payments. This rate gives consideration to the applicable FHLB collateralized borrowing rates and is based on the information available at the commencement date. The Company has elected to apply the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption to leases with an initial term of 12 months or less; therefore, these leases are not recorded on the Company’s statement of condition, but rather, lease expense is recognized over the lease term on a straight-line basis. The Company’s lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company’s decision to exercise renewal options is based on an assessment of its current business needs and market factors at the time of the renewal. The Company maintains certain property and equipment under direct financing and operating leases. Substantially all of the leases in which the Company is the lessee are comprised of real estate property for branches and office space and are classified as operating leases.
The ROU asset is measured at the amount of the lease liability adjusted for lease incentives received, any cumulative prepaid or accrued rent if the lease payments are uneven throughout the lease term, any unamortized initial direct costs, and any impairment of the ROU asset. Operating lease expense consists of a single lease cost allocated over the remaining lease term on a straight-line basis, variable lease payments not included in the lease liability, and any impairment of the ROU asset.
There are no terms or conditions related to residual value guarantees and no restrictions or covenants that would impact the Company’s ability to pay dividends or to incur additional financial obligations.
Derivatives: At the inception of a derivative contract, the Company designates the derivative as one of three types based on the Company’s intentions and belief as to likely effectiveness as a hedge. These three types are (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (“fair value hedge”); (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (“cash flow hedge”); or (3) an instrument with no hedging designation. For a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item, are recognized in current earnings as fair values change. For a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in other comprehensive income and is reclassified into earnings in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. For cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not highly effective in hedging the changes in fair value or expected cash flows of the hedged item are recognized immediately in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported currently in earnings, as non-interest income. When hedge accounting is discontinued on a fair value hedge that no longer qualifies as an effective hedge, the derivative continues to be reported at fair value in the statement of condition, but the carrying amount of the hedged item is no longer adjusted for future changes in fair value. The adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item that existed at the date hedge accounting is discontinued is amortized over the remaining life of the hedged item into earnings.
Net cash settlements on derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in interest income or interest expense, based on the item being hedged. Net cash settlements on derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in non-interest income. Cash flows on hedges are classified in the cash flow statement the same as the cash flows of the items being hedged.
The Company formally documents the relationship between derivatives and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and the strategy for undertaking hedge transactions at the inception of the hedging relationship. This documentation includes linking fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the statement of condition or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. The Company discontinues hedge accounting when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative is settled or terminated, a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable, a hedged firm commitment is no longer firm, or treatment of the derivative as a hedge is no longer appropriate or intended.
When hedge accounting is discontinued, subsequent changes in fair value of the derivative are recorded as non-interest income. When a cash flow hedge is discontinued but the hedged cash flows or forecasted transactions are still expected to occur, gains or losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income are amortized into earnings over the same periods which the hedged transactions will affect earnings.
The Company also offers facility specific / loan level swaps to its customers and offsets its exposure from such contracts by entering into mirror image swaps with a financial institution / swap counterparty (loan level / back-to-back swap program). The customer accommodations and any offsetting swaps are treated as non-hedging derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting (“standalone derivatives”). The notional amount of the 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 contracts. The fair value of the swaps is recorded as both an asset and a liability, in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in equal amounts for these transactions. The Company is exposed to losses if a customer counterparty fails to make its payments under a contract in which the Company is in a net receiving position. At this time, the Company anticipates that its counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the agreements. All of the contracts to which the Company is a party settle monthly. Further, the Company has netting agreements with the dealers with which it does business.
Stock-Based Compensation: The Company’s 2021 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan allows the granting of shares of the Company’s common stock as incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights to directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. There are no shares remaining for issuance with respect to the stock incentive plans approved in 2006 and 2012.
Options granted under this plan are, in general, exercisable not earlier than one year after the date of grant, at a price equal to the fair value of common stock on the date of grant and expire not more than ten years after the date of grant. Stock options may vest during a period of up to five years after the date of grant. The Company has a policy of using authorized but unissued shares to satisfy option exercises.
Upon adoption of ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” the Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur, rather than estimate expected forfeitures.
There were no stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
As of March 31, 2025, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Company's stock incentive plans.
The Company issued performance-based and service-based restricted stock units in 2025 and 2024. Service-based units vest ratably over a three- or five-year period. There were 88,101 service-based restricted stock units granted under the 2021 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan during the first three months of 2025.
The performance-based awards are dependent upon the Company meeting certain performance criteria and, to the extent the performance criteria are met, will cliff vest at the end of the performance period, which is generally three years. There were 66,252 performance-based restricted stock units granted under the 2021 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan in the first three months of 2025.
Changes in non-vested shares dependent on performance criteria for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were as follows:
| Weighted | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | |||||
| Number of | Grant Date | ||||
| Shares | Fair Value | ||||
| Balance, January 1, 2025 | 135,477 | $ | 33.35 | ||
| Granted during 2025 | 66,252 | 29.55 | |||
| Vested during 2025 | (65,515 | ) | 36.80 | ||
| Forfeited during 2025 | — | — | |||
| Balance, March 31, 2025 | 136,214 | $ | 30.38 |
Changes in service-based restricted stock awards/units for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were as follows:
| Weighted | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | |||||
| Number of | Grant Date | ||||
| Shares | Fair Value | ||||
| Balance, January 1, 2025 | 247,905 | $ | 33.00 | ||
| Granted during 2025 | 88,101 | 29.55 | |||
| Vested during 2025 | (109,004 | ) | 33.54 | ||
| Forfeited during 2025 | (582 | ) | 30.96 | ||
| Balance, March 31, 2025 | 226,420 | $ | 31.40 |
As of March 31, 2025, there was $9.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to service-based and performance-based restricted stock units. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of
2.24
years. Stock compensation expense recorded for the first quarters of 2025 and 2024 totaled $3.3 million and $2.7 million, respectively.
Phantom Plan: During the first quarter of 2024, the Company adopted the Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation 2024 Phantom Stock Plan ("Phantom Plan"). The Phantom Plan allows the Company to issue performance-based and service-based awards which will be paid in cash. The award of a phantom unit entitles the participant to a cash payment equal to the value of the unit on the vesting date, which is the fair market value of a common share of the Company's stock on such vesting date.
The Company did not issue performance-based phantom units in the first quarter of 2025. The Company issued service-based phantom units in the first quarter of 2025. Service-based phantom units vest ratably over a three-year period. There were 145,058 service-based phantom units granted under the Phantom Plan during the first three months of 2025.
Phantom units are recorded in compensation and employee benefits expense based on the fair value of the units on the balance sheet date. The fair value of these awards is updated at each balance sheet date and changes in the fair value of the vested portions of the awards are recorded as increases or decreases to compensation expense within compensation and employee benefits in the Consolidated Statements of Income. All of the outstanding phantom units at March 31, 2025 met the criteria to be treated under liability classification in accordance with ASC 718, given that these awards will settle in cash on the vesting date.
Compensation expense for the phantom units is based on the fair value of the units as of the balance sheet date as further discussed above, and such costs are recognized ratably over the service period of the awards. As the fair value of liability awards is required to be re-measured each period end, stock compensation expense amounts recognized in future periods for these awards will vary. The estimated future cash payments of these awards are presented as liabilities within "Accrued expenses and other liabilities" in the Consolidated Statement of Condition. As of March 31, 2025, there was $11.0 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested phantom units.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”): The 2014 ESPP expired in April 2024 and was replaced by the 2024 ESPP, which was approved by shareholders on April 30, 2024 and allowed for the issuance of 150,000 shares.
The ESPP allows for the purchase of shares during four three-month Offering Periods of each calendar year. The Offering Periods end on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each calendar year.
Each participant in the Offering Period is granted an option to purchase a number of shares and may contribute between one percent and 15 percent of their compensation. At the end of each Offering Period, the number of shares to be purchased by the employee is determined by dividing the employee’s contributions accumulated during the Offering Period by the applicable purchase price. The purchase price is an amount equal to 85 percent of the closing market price of a share of common stock on the purchase date. Participation in the ESPP is voluntary and employees can cancel their purchases at any time during the period without penalty. The fair value of each share purchase right is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
The Company recorded $39,000 and $32,000 in compensation and employee benefits expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, related to the ESPP. Total shares issued under the ESPP during the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 were 7,115 and 11,145, respectively.
Earnings per share – Basic and Diluted: The following is a reconciliation of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income available to shareholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net income per share is computed similarly to that of basic net income per share, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding utilizing the Treasury Stock Method if all shares underlying potentially dilutive stock options were issued and all shares of restricted stock, stock warrants or restricted stock units were to vest during the reporting period.
| Three Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, | ||||
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Net income available to common shareholders | $ | 7,595 | $ | 8,631 |
| Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 17,610,917 | 17,711,639 | ||
| Plus: common stock equivalents | 201,305 | 93,708 | ||
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 17,812,222 | 17,805,347 | ||
| Net income per share | ||||
| Basic | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.49 |
| Diluted | 0.43 | 0.48 |
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, restricted stock units totaling 20,885 and 191,016, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. Anti-dilutive shares are common stock equivalents with weighted average exercise prices in excess of the average market value for the periods presented.
Income Taxes: The Company files a consolidated Federal income tax return. Separate state income tax returns are filed for each subsidiary based on current laws and regulations.
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in its financial statements or tax returns. The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on the enacted tax rates. Such tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effect of a change in tax rates in the period of enactment.
The Company recognizes a tax position as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.
The Company is no longer subject to examination by the U.S. Federal tax authorities for years prior to 2021 or by New Jersey tax authorities for years prior to 2019.
The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there are any such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.Restrictions on Cash: Cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York was required to meet regulatory reserve and clearing requirements.Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income consists of net income and the change during the period in the Company’s net unrealized gains or losses on securities available for sale and unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedge, net of tax, less adjustments for realized gains and losses.Transfers of Financial Assets: Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill is generally determined as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred, plus the fair value of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree (if any), over the fair value of any net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition in a purchase business combination. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized but tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events and circumstances exist that indicate that a goodwill impairment test should be performed. Goodwill was primarily attributable to the Bank’s wealth management acquisitions. Management monitors the impact of changes in the financial markets and includes these assessments in our impairment process.
The Company has selected December 31 as the date to perform the annual impairment test. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill, which includes assembled workforce has an indefinite life on our statement of financial condition.
Other intangible assets, which primarily consist of customer relationship intangible assets arising from acquisitions, are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 5 to 15 years.
2. INVESTMENT SECURITIES
A summary of amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities available for sale and held to maturity included in the Consolidated Statements of Condition as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 follows:
| March 31, 2025 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross | Gross | Allowance | |||||||||
| Amortized | Unrealized | Unrealized | for | Fair | |||||||
| (In thousands) | Cost | Gains | Losses | Credit Losses | Value | ||||||
| Securities Available for Sale: | |||||||||||
| U.S government-sponsored agencies | $ | 244,818 | $ | — | $ | (41,420 | ) | $ | — | $ | 203,398 |
| Mortgage-backed securities–residential | 629,148 | 3,305 | (42,116 | ) | — | 590,337 | |||||
| SBA pool securities | 26,483 | — | (2,772 | ) | — | 23,711 | |||||
| Corporate bond | 15,500 | 99 | (1,015 | ) | — | 14,584 | |||||
| Total securities available for sale | $ | 915,949 | $ | 3,404 | $ | (87,323 | ) | $ | — | $ | 832,030 |
| Securities Held to Maturity: | |||||||||||
| U.S. government-sponsored agencies | $ | 40,000 | $ | — | $ | (2,112 | ) | $ | — | $ | 37,888 |
| Mortgage-backed securities–residential | 60,285 | — | (9,486 | ) | — | 50,799 | |||||
| Total securities held to maturity | $ | 100,285 | $ | — | $ | (11,598 | ) | $ | — | $ | 88,687 |
| December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||
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| Gross | Gross | Allowance | |||||||||
| Amortized | Unrealized | Unrealized | for | Fair | |||||||
| (In thousands) | Cost | Gains | Losses | Credit Losses | Value | ||||||
| Securities Available for Sale: | |||||||||||
| U.S government-sponsored agencies | $ | 244,813 | $ | — | $ | (47,899 | ) | $ | — | $ | 196,914 |
| Mortgage-backed securities–residential | 595,789 | 1,086 | (48,263 | ) | — | 548,612 | |||||
| SBA pool securities | 27,772 | — | (3,290 | ) | — | 24,482 | |||||
| Corporate bond | 15,500 | 105 | (1,069 | ) | — | 14,536 | |||||
| Total securities available for sale | $ | 883,874 | $ | 1,191 | $ | (100,521 | ) | $ | — | $ | 784,544 |
| Securities Held to Maturity: | |||||||||||
| U.S. government-sponsored agencies | $ | 40,000 | $ | — | $ | (2,666 | ) | $ | — | $ | 37,334 |
| Mortgage-backed securities–residential | 61,635 | — | (10,319 | ) | — | 51,316 | |||||
| Total securities held to maturity | $ | 101,635 | $ | — | $ | (12,985 | ) | $ | — | $ | 88,650 |
The following tables present the Company’s available for sale and held to maturity securities with continuous unrealized losses and the approximate fair value of these investments as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
| March 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of Unrealized Loss | |||||||||||||||
| Less Than 12 Months | 12 Months or Longer | Total | |||||||||||||
| Approximate | Approximate | Approximate | |||||||||||||
| Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Value | Losses | Value | Losses | Value | Losses | |||||||||
| Securities Available for Sale: | |||||||||||||||
| U.S. government-sponsored agencies | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 203,398 | $ | (41,420 | ) | $ | 203,398 | $ | (41,420 | ) | |
| Mortgage-backed securities residential | 58,276 | (642 | ) | 218,198 | (41,474 | ) | 276,474 | (42,116 | ) | ||||||
| SBA pool securities | 4,656 | (11 | ) | 19,055 | (2,761 | ) | 23,711 | (2,772 | ) | ||||||
| Corporate bond | — | — | 8,985 | (1,015 | ) | 8,985 | (1,015 | ) | |||||||
| Total securities available for sale | $ | 62,932 | $ | (653 | ) | $ | 449,636 | $ | (86,670 | ) | $ | 512,568 | $ | (87,323 | ) |
| Securities Held to Maturity: | |||||||||||||||
| U.S. government-sponsored agencies | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 37,888 | $ | (2,112 | ) | $ | 37,888 | $ | (2,112 | ) | |
| Mortgage-backed securities residential | — | — | 50,799 | (9,486 | ) | 50,799 | (9,486 | ) | |||||||
| Total securities held to maturity | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 88,687 | $ | (11,598 | ) | $ | 88,687 | $ | (11,598 | ) | |
| Total securities | $ | 62,932 | $ | (653 | ) | $ | 538,323 | $ | (98,268 | ) | $ | 601,255 | $ | (98,921 | ) |
| December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Duration of Unrealized Loss | |||||||||||||||
| Less Than 12 Months | 12 Months or Longer | Total | |||||||||||||
| Approximate | Approximate | Approximate | |||||||||||||
| Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | Fair | Unrealized | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Value | Losses | Value | Losses | Value | Losses | |||||||||
| Securities Available for Sale: | |||||||||||||||
| U.S. government-sponsored agencies | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 196,914 | $ | (47,899 | ) | $ | 196,914 | $ | (47,899 | ) | |
| Mortgage-backed securities residential | 171,531 | (2,063 | ) | 216,735 | (46,200 | ) | 388,266 | (48,263 | ) | ||||||
| SBA pool securities | 4,861 | (11 | ) | 19,621 | (3,279 | ) | 24,482 | (3,290 | ) | ||||||
| Corporate bond | — | — | 8,931 | (1,069 | ) | 8,931 | (1,069 | ) | |||||||
| Total securities available for sale | $ | 176,392 | $ | (2,074 | ) | $ | 442,201 | $ | (98,447 | ) | $ | 618,593 | $ | (100,521 | ) |
| Securities Held to Maturity: | |||||||||||||||
| U.S. government-sponsored agencies | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 37,334 | $ | (2,666 | ) | $ | 37,334 | $ | (2,666 | ) | |
| Mortgage-backed securities residential | — | — | 51,316 | (10,319 | ) | 51,316 | (10,319 | ) | |||||||
| Total securities held to maturity | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 88,650 | $ | (12,985 | ) | $ | 88,650 | $ | (12,985 | ) | |
| Total securities | $ | 176,392 | $ | (2,074 | ) | $ | 530,851 | $ | (111,432 | ) | $ | 707,243 | $ | (113,506 | ) |
Available for sale and held to maturity securities with a carrying value of $620.4 million and $98.3 million as of March 31, 2025, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
Available for sale and held to maturity securities are evaluated to determine if a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis has resulted from a credit loss or other factors. An impairment related to credit factors would be recorded through an allowance for credit losses. The allowance is limited to the amount by which the security’s amortized cost basis exceeds the fair value. An impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recorded through other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. Investment securities will be written down to fair value through the Consolidated Statements of Income when management intends to sell, or may be required to sell, the securities before they recover in value. The issuers of securities currently in a continuous loss position continue to make timely principal and interest payments and none of these securities were past due or were placed on nonaccrual status at March 31, 2025. Primarily all of the investment securities are backed by loans guaranteed by either U.S. government agencies or U.S government-sponsored entities, and management believes that default is highly unlikely given the lack of historical credit losses and governmental backing. Management believes that the unrealized losses on these securities are a function of changes in market interest rates and credit spreads, not changes in credit quality. Therefore, no allowance for credit losses was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2025 or 2024, respectively.
The Company has an investment in a CRA investment fund with a fair value of $13.2 million at March 31, 2025. This investment is classified as an equity security in our Consolidated Statements of Condition. This security had a gain of $195,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. This amount was included in the fair value adjustment for CRA equity security on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
3. LOANS AND LEASES
Loans outstanding, excluding those held for sale, by general ledger classification, as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, consisted of the following:
| % of | % of | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, | Totals | December 31, | Total | |||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2025 | Loans | 2024 | Loans | ||||||
| Residential mortgage | $ | 629,538 | 10.95 | % | $ | 614,840 | 11.15 | % | ||
| Multifamily mortgage | 1,775,132 | 30.88 | 1,799,754 | 32.65 | ||||||
| Commercial mortgage | 633,957 | 11.03 | 588,104 | 10.67 | ||||||
| Commercial loans (including equipment financing) | 2,520,256 | 43.85 | 2,389,105 | 43.34 | ||||||
| Commercial construction | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Home equity lines of credit | 48,301 | 0.84 | 42,327 | 0.77 | ||||||
| Consumer loans, including fixed rate home equity loans | 140,443 | 2.44 | 77,785 | 1.41 | ||||||
| Other loans | 359 | 0.01 | 411 | 0.01 | ||||||
| Total loans | $ | 5,747,986 | 100.00 | % | $ | 5,512,326 | 100.00 | % |
In determining an appropriate amount for the allowance, the Bank segments and aggregated the loan portfolio based on common characteristics. The following pool segments identified as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are based on the CECL methodology:
| % of | % of | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, | Totals | December 31, | Total | |||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2025 | Loans | 2024 | Loans | ||||||
| Primary residential mortgage | $ | 618,439 | 10.76 | % | $ | 609,038 | 11.05 | % | ||
| Junior lien loan on residence | 51,087 | 0.89 | 45,307 | 0.82 | ||||||
| Multifamily property | 1,775,132 | 30.89 | 1,799,754 | 32.66 | ||||||
| Owner-occupied commercial real estate | 292,588 | 5.09 | 275,089 | 4.99 | ||||||
| Investment commercial real estate | 986,220 | 17.16 | 978,436 | 17.75 | ||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 1,611,043 | 28.04 | 1,489,466 | 27.03 | ||||||
| Lease financing | 253,112 | 4.41 | 222,497 | 4.04 | ||||||
| Construction | 15,983 | 0.28 | 11,204 | 0.20 | ||||||
| Consumer and other | 142,290 | 2.48 | 80,165 | 1.46 | ||||||
| Total loans | 5,745,894 | 100.00 | % | 5,510,956 | 100.00 | % | ||||
| Net deferred costs | 2,092 | 1,370 | ||||||||
| Total loans including net deferred costs | $ | 5,747,986 | $ | 5,512,326 |
The following tables present the recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due 90 days or over still on accrual by class of loans as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
| March 31, 2025 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonaccrual | Loans Past Due | |||||
| With No | 90 Days or Over | |||||
| Allowance | And Still | |||||
| (In thousands) | for Credit Loss | Nonaccrual | Accruing Interest | |||
| Primary residential mortgage | $ | 2,743 | $ | 2,743 | $ | — |
| Junior lien loan on residence | 114 | 114 | — | |||
| Multifamily property | 21,202 | 53,104 | — | |||
| Investment commercial real estate | 9,723 | 11,653 | — | |||
| Commercial and industrial | 6,119 | 28,417 | — | |||
| Lease financing | 339 | 1,139 | — | |||
| Total | $ | 40,240 | $ | 97,170 | $ | — |
| December 31, 2024 | ||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonaccrual | Loans Past Due | |||||
| With No | 90 Days or Over | |||||
| Allowance | And Still | |||||
| (In thousands) | for Credit Loss | Nonaccrual | Accruing Interest | |||
| Primary residential mortgage | $ | 3,168 | $ | 3,168 | $ | — |
| Junior lien loan on residence | 92 | 92 | — | |||
| Multifamily property | 15,294 | 53,105 | — | |||
| Investment commercial real estate | 9,754 | 11,684 | — | |||
| Commercial and industrial | 5,394 | 30,881 | — | |||
| Lease financing | 434 | 1,234 | — | |||
| Consumer and other | 4 | 4 | — | |||
| Total | $ | 34,140 | $ | 100,168 | $ | — |
The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 by class of loans, excluding nonaccrual loans:
| March 31, 2025 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-59 | 60-89 | 90 Days or | ||||||
| Days | Days | Greater | Total | |||||
| (In thousands) | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | ||||
| Primary residential mortgage | $ | 2,193 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,193 |
| Multifamily property | 19,384 | — | — | 19,384 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 6,348 | — | — | 6,348 | ||||
| Lease financing | 52 | — | — | 52 | ||||
| Consumer and other | 346 | — | — | 346 | ||||
| Total | $ | 28,323 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 28,323 |
| December 31, 2024 | ||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 30-59 | 60-89 | 90 Days or | ||||||
| Days | Days | Greater | Total | |||||
| (In thousands) | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | Past Due | ||||
| Primary residential mortgage | $ | 1,143 | $ | 199 | $ | — | $ | 1,342 |
| Junior lien on residence | — | 23 | — | 23 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 1,696 | 1,809 | — | 3,505 | ||||
| Total | $ | 2,839 | $ | 2,031 | $ | — | $ | 4,870 |
Credit Quality Indicators:
The Company places all commercial loans into various credit risk rating categories based on an assessment of the expected ability of the borrowers to properly service their debt. The assessment considers numerous factors including, but not limited to, current financial information on the borrower, historical payment experience, strength of any guarantor, nature of and value of any collateral, acceptability of the loan structure and documentation, relevant public information and current economic trends. This credit risk rating analysis is performed when the loan is initially underwritten and then annually based on set criteria in the loan policy.
In addition, the Bank has engaged an independent loan review firm to validate risk ratings and to ensure compliance with our policies and procedures. This review of the following types of loans is performed quarterly:
A large sample of relationships or new lending to existing relationships greater than $1,000,000 booked since the prior review;
All criticized and classified rated borrowers with relationship exposure of more than $500,000;
A large sample of Pass-rated (including Pass Watch) borrowers with total relationships in excess of $1,000,000 and a small sample of Pass related relationships less than $1,000,000;
All leveraged loans of $1,000,000 or greater;
At least two borrowing relationships managed by each commercial banker;
Any new Federal Reserve Board Regulation O loan commitments over $1,000,000; and
Any other credits requested by Bank senior management or a member of the Board of Directors and any borrower for which the reviewer determines a review is warranted based upon knowledge of the portfolio, local events, industry stresses, etc.
The review excludes borrowers with commitments of less than $500,000.
The Company uses the following regulatory definitions for criticized and classified risk ratings:
Special Mention: These loans have a potential weakness that deserves Management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, the potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loans or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard: These loans 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 the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful: These loans have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, based on currently existing facts, conditions and values.
Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above-described process are considered to be pass-rated loans.
With the adoption of CECL, loans that are in the process of or expected to be in foreclosure are deemed to be collateral dependent with respect to measuring potential loss and allowance adequacy and are individually evaluated by Management. Loans that do not share common risk characteristics are also evaluated on an individual basis. All other loans are evaluated using a non-linear discounted cash flow methodology for measuring potential loss and allowance adequacy.
The following is a summary of the credit risk profile of loans by internally assigned grade as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 based on originations for the periods indicated; the years represent the year of origination for non-revolving loans:
| Grade as of March 31, 2025 for Loans Originated During | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Revolving- | |||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | and Prior | Revolving | Term | Total | |||||||||
| Primary residential mortgage: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | $ | 22,633 | $ | 73,135 | $ | 89,032 | $ | 107,346 | $ | 72,127 | $ | 245,103 | $ | — | $ | 5,647 | $ | 615,023 |
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | 1,064 | 92 | — | 2,260 | — | — | 3,416 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total primary residential mortgages | 22,633 | 73,135 | 90,096 | 107,438 | 72,127 | 247,363 | — | 5,647 | 618,439 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Junior lien loan on residence: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | — | — | 739 | 1,076 | 81 | 890 | 42,288 | 5,899 | 50,973 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | 113 | 1 | 114 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total junior lien loan on residence | — | — | 739 | 1,076 | 81 | 890 | 42,401 | 5,900 | 51,087 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Multifamily property: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 6,800 | 25,529 | 51,453 | 453,658 | 598,181 | 509,225 | 2,160 | 43,408 | 1,690,414 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | 11,940 | 8,996 | — | — | 20,936 | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | — | 13,366 | 7,195 | 43,221 | — | — | 63,782 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total multifamily property | 6,800 | 25,529 | 51,453 | 467,024 | 617,316 | 561,442 | 2,160 | 43,408 | 1,775,132 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Owner-occupied commercial real estate: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 20,654 | 32,477 | 4,161 | 21,732 | 43,089 | 140,060 | 17,488 | 10,249 | 289,910 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | 1,136 | — | 225 | — | 1,361 | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | 1,317 | — | — | 1,317 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total owner-occupied commercial real estate | 20,654 | 32,477 | 4,161 | 21,732 | 44,225 | 141,377 | 17,713 | 10,249 | 292,588 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Investment commercial real estate: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 43,780 | 43,409 | 123,410 | 145,438 | 98,801 | 421,240 | 23,794 | 39,667 | 939,539 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | 22,482 | — | 12,547 | — | — | 35,029 | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | — | 9,723 | — | 1,929 | — | — | 11,652 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total investment commercial real estate | 43,780 | 43,409 | 123,410 | 177,643 | 98,801 | 435,716 | 23,794 | 39,667 | 986,220 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Commercial and industrial: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 111,618 | 383,092 | 111,045 | 122,946 | 117,121 | 26,260 | 643,674 | 16,512 | 1,532,268 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | 210 | — | 9,554 | 321 | 6,536 | 1,301 | 17,922 | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | 10,289 | 1,886 | 19,071 | 52 | 6,389 | 9,772 | 13,394 | 60,853 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total commercial and industrial | 111,618 | 393,381 | 113,141 | 142,017 | 126,727 | 32,970 | 659,982 | 31,207 | 1,611,043 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | 1,858 | 446 | — | 45 | — | — | 2,349 | |||||||||
| Lease financing: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 44,752 | 44,739 | 41,934 | 36,390 | 45,164 | 38,994 | — | — | 251,973 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | 800 | — | — | 339 | — | — | 1,139 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total lease financing | 44,752 | 44,739 | 42,734 | 36,390 | 45,164 | 39,333 | — | — | 253,112 | |||||||||
| Grade as of March 31, 2025 for Loans Originated During | ||||||||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2020 | Revolving- | |||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | and Prior | Revolving | Term | Total | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Construction: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15,983 | — | 15,983 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total commercial construction loans | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15,983 | — | 15,983 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Consumer and other loans: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 74,174 | 19,303 | — | — | 198 | 2,822 | 43,022 | 2,771 | 142,290 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total consumer and other loans | 74,174 | 19,303 | — | — | 198 | 2,822 | 43,022 | 2,771 | 142,290 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 7 | 11 | |||||||||
| Total: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 324,411 | 621,684 | 421,774 | 888,586 | 974,762 | 1,384,594 | 788,409 | 124,153 | 5,528,373 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | 210 | 22,482 | 22,630 | 21,864 | 6,761 | 1,301 | 75,248 | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | 10,289 | 3,750 | 42,252 | 7,247 | 55,455 | 9,885 | 13,395 | 142,273 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total Loans | $ | 324,411 | $ | 631,973 | $ | 425,734 | $ | 953,320 | $ | 1,004,639 | $ | 1,461,913 | $ | 805,055 | $ | 138,849 | $ | 5,745,894 |
| Total Current Period Gross Charge-offs | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,858 | $ | 446 | $ | — | $ | 49 | $ | — | $ | 7 | $ | 2,360 |
| Grade as of December 31, 2024 for Loans Originated During | ||||||||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2019 | Revolving- | |||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | and Prior | Revolving | Term | Total | |||||||||
| Primary residential mortgage: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | $ | 73,532 | $ | 90,214 | $ | 109,903 | $ | 73,777 | $ | 53,434 | $ | 198,266 | $ | 405 | $ | 5,663 | $ | 605,194 |
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | 1,075 | 93 | — | 442 | 2,234 | — | — | 3,844 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total primary residential mortgages | 73,532 | 91,289 | 109,996 | 73,777 | 53,876 | 200,500 | 405 | 5,663 | 609,038 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | |||||||||
| Junior lien loan on residence: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 1,357 | 2,468 | 1,874 | 419 | 55 | 2,409 | 30,792 | 5,841 | 45,215 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | 91 | 1 | 92 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total junior lien loan on residence | 1,357 | 2,468 | 1,874 | 419 | 55 | 2,409 | 30,883 | 5,842 | 45,307 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Multifamily property: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 29,275 | 51,583 | 456,162 | 602,288 | 117,288 | 414,192 | 1,950 | 43,488 | 1,716,226 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | 11,961 | — | 7,719 | — | — | 19,680 | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | 13,366 | 7,195 | — | 43,287 | — | — | 63,848 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total multifamily property | 29,275 | 51,583 | 469,528 | 621,444 | 117,288 | 465,198 | 1,950 | 43,488 | 1,799,754 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | 2,088 | — | 3,291 | — | — | 5,379 | |||||||||
| Owner-occupied commercial real estate: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 32,693 | 7,662 | 24,802 | 43,469 | 18,970 | 126,666 | 14,647 | 3,707 | 272,616 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | 1,148 | — | — | — | — | 1,148 | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | 1,325 | — | — | 1,325 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total owner-occupied commercial real estate | 32,693 | 7,662 | 24,802 | 44,617 | 18,970 | 127,991 | 14,647 | 3,707 | 275,089 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Investment commercial real estate: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 39,906 | 123,864 | 169,645 | 136,994 | 55,551 | 371,046 | 18,473 | 38,620 | 954,099 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | — | 12,653 | — | — | 12,653 | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | 9,754 | — | — | 1,930 | — | — | 11,684 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total investment commercial real estate | 39,906 | 123,864 | 179,399 | 136,994 | 55,551 | 385,629 | 18,473 | 38,620 | 978,436 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Commercial and industrial: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 425,315 | 127,304 | 133,067 | 132,237 | 10,760 | 33,985 | 537,844 | 12,554 | 1,413,066 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | 210 | — | 12,205 | — | 187 | — | 435 | 13,037 | |||||||||
| Substandard | 10,307 | 4,352 | 19,252 | 52 | 2,040 | 4,417 | 12,484 | 10,448 | 63,352 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11.00 | |||||||||
| Total commercial and industrial | 435,622 | 131,866 | 152,319 | 144,494 | 12,800 | 38,589 | 550,328 | 23,448 | 1,489,466 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | 93 | — | — | — | 241 | — | — | 11 | 345 | |||||||||
| Lease financing: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 46,585 | 43,887 | 38,297 | 47,659 | 23,711 | 21,124 | — | — | 221,263 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | 800 | — | — | — | 434 | — | — | 1,234 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total lease financing | 46,585 | 44,687 | 38,297 | 47,659 | 23,711 | 21,558 | — | — | 222,497 | |||||||||
| Grade as of December 31, 2024 for Loans Originated During | ||||||||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2019 | Revolving- | |||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | and Prior | Revolving | Term | Total | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Construction: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11,204 | — | 11,204 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total commercial construction loans | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11,204 | — | 11,204 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Consumer and other loans: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 31,687 | 100 | 4,943 | 3,265 | 120 | 4,009 | 33,194 | 2,843 | 80,161 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Substandard | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Total consumer and other loans | 31,687 | 100 | 4,943 | 3,265 | 120 | 4,009 | 33,198 | 2,843 | 80,165 | |||||||||
| Current period gross charge-offs | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 36 | 39 | |||||||||
| Total: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pass | 680,350 | 447,082 | 938,693 | 1,040,108 | 279,889 | 1,171,697 | 648,509 | 112,716 | 5,319,044 | |||||||||
| Special mention | — | 210 | — | 25,314 | — | 20,559 | — | 435 | 46,518 | |||||||||
| Substandard | 10,307 | 6,227 | 42,465 | 7,247 | 2,482 | 53,627 | 12,579 | 10,449 | 145,383 | |||||||||
| Doubtful | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | |||||||||
| Total Loans | $ | 690,657 | $ | 453,519 | $ | 981,158 | $ | 1,072,669 | $ | 282,371 | $ | 1,245,883 | $ | 661,088 | $ | 123,611 | $ | 5,510,956 |
| Total Current Period Gross Charge-offs | $ | 93 | $ | 43 | $ | — | $ | 2,088 | $ | 241 | $ | 3,294 | $ | — | $ | 47 | $ | 5,806 |
At March 31, 2025, $97.2 million of substandard loans were individually evaluated, compared to $99.8 million at December 31, 2024. The slight decrease in individually evaluated substandard loans was primarily due to a $1.9 million charge-off recorded on one commercial and industrial relationship during the first quarter of 2025. The increase in special mention loans was primarily due to increases of $9.0 million in multifamily, $22.5 million in investment commercial real estate and $5.4 million in C&I loans during the first three months of 2025.
Loan Modifications:
On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2022-02, which replaced the accounting and recognition of troubled debt restructurings. The Company will provide modifications, which may include other than insignificant delays in payment of amounts due, extension of the terms of the notes or reduction in the interest rates on the notes. In certain instances, the Company may grant more than one type of modification. All accruing modified loans were paying in accordance with their modified terms as of March 31, 2025. The Company has not committed to lend additional amounts as of March 31, 2025 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as modified loans.
There were several loan modifications made during the first three months of 2025, which included three multifamily loans, one primary residential mortgage, and commercial and industrial loans to four different borrowers of $17.6 million, $295,000 and $11.1 million, respectively.
The following table provides information related to the modifications completed during the three months ended March 31, 2025 by pool segment and type of concession granted:
| Significant Payment Delay | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | |||||
| % of Total | |||||
| Amortized | Class of | ||||
| Cost Basis | Financing | ||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | at Period End | Receivable | |||
| Primary residential mortgage | $ | 295 | 0.05 | % | |
| Multifamily property | 8,303 | 0.47 | % | ||
| Commercial and industrial | 10,689 | 0.66 | % | ||
| Total | $ | 19,287 | 1.18 | % | |
| Significant Payment Delay | |||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| and Term Extension | |||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | |||||
| % of Total | |||||
| Amortized | Class of | ||||
| Cost Basis | Financing | ||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | at Period End | Receivable | |||
| Commercial and industrial | $ | 416 | 0.03 | % | |
| Total | $ | 416 | 0.03 | % | |
| Interest Rate Reduction | |||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| and Significant Payment Delay | |||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | |||||
| % of Total | |||||
| Amortized | Class of | ||||
| Cost Basis | Financing | ||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | at Period End | Receivable | |||
| Multifamily property | $ | 9,307 | 0.52 | % | |
| Total | $ | 9,307 | 0.52 | % |
The following table provides information related to the modifications during the three months ended March 31, 2024 by pool segment and type of concession granted:
| Interest Rate Reduction and Term Extension | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | |||||
| % of Total | |||||
| Amortized | Class of | ||||
| Cost Basis | Financing | ||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | at Period End | Receivable | |||
| Commercial and industrial | $ | 12,311 | 0.96 | % | |
| Total | $ | 12,311 | 0.96 | % |
The following table depicts the payment status of the loans that were modified to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties as of March 31, 2025:
| Payment Status at March 31, 2025 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-89 Days | 90+ Days | |||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | Current | Past Due | Past Due | |||
| Primary residential mortgage | $ | 637 | $ | 295 | $ | — |
| Multifamily property | 9,307 | 8,303 | — | |||
| Investment commercial real estate | 17,804 | — | — | |||
| Commercial and industrial | 22,851 | 4,993 | 2,976 | |||
| Total | $ | 50,599 | $ | 13,591 | $ | 2,976 |
The following table depicts the payment status of the loans that were modified to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties as of March 31, 2024:
| Payment Status at March 31, 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-89 Days | 90+ Days | |||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | Current | Past Due | Past Due | |||
| Commercial and industrial | $ | 12,311 | $ | 3,198 | $ | — |
| Total | $ | 12,311 | $ | 3,198 | $ | — |
The following table presents loans by class modified that failed to comply with the modified terms in the twelve months following modification and resulted in a payment default at March 31, 2025:
| Amortized Cost Basis of Modified Loans | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| That Subsequently Defaulted | ||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||
| Significant Pay | ||||
| Significant | Delay and Term | |||
| (Dollars in thousands) | Pay Delay | Extension | ||
| Primary residential mortgage | $ | 932 | $ | — |
| Multifamily property | 8,303 | — | ||
| Investment commercial real estate | — | 17,804 | ||
| Commercial and industrial | — | 5,203 | ||
| Total | $ | 9,235 | $ | 23,007 |
The following table presents loans by class modified that failed to comply with the modified terms in the twelve months following modification and resulted in a payment default at March 31, 2024:
| Amortized Cost Basis of Modified Loans | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| That Subsequently Defaulted | ||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||
| Significant | Interest | |||
| (Dollars in thousands) | Pay Delay | Rate Reduction | ||
| Commercial and industrial | $ | — | $ | 2,949 |
| Total | $ | — | $ | 2,949 |
4. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
On January 1, 2022, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, which replaced the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the CECL methodology. See Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information on Topic 326.
The Company does not estimate expected credit losses on accrued interest receivable (“AIR”) on loans, as AIR is reversed or written off when the full collection of the AIR related to a loan becomes doubtful. AIR on loans totaled $28.5 million at March 31, 2025 and $26.2 million at December 31, 2024.
The following tables present the loan balances by segment, and the corresponding balances in the allowance as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The allowance was based on the CECL methodology.
| March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ending ACL | ||||||||||||
| Attributable | Ending ACL | |||||||||||
| Total | To | Total | Attributable | |||||||||
| Individually | Individually | Loans | To Loans | Total | ||||||||
| Evaluated | Evaluated | Collectively | Collectively | Total | Ending | |||||||
| (In thousands) | Loans | Loans | Evaluated | Evaluated | Loans | ACL | ||||||
| Primary residential mortgage | $ | 2,743 | $ | — | $ | 615,696 | $ | 4,469 | $ | 618,439 | $ | 4,469 |
| Junior lien loan on residence | 114 | — | 50,973 | 195 | 51,087 | 195 | ||||||
| Multifamily property | 53,104 | 5,592 | 1,722,028 | 12,138 | 1,775,132 | 17,730 | ||||||
| Owner-occupied commercial real estate | — | — | 292,588 | 3,464 | 292,588 | 3,464 | ||||||
| Investment commercial real estate | 11,653 | 617 | 974,567 | 11,147 | 986,220 | 11,764 | ||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 28,417 | 6,245 | 1,582,626 | 26,735 | 1,611,043 | 32,980 | ||||||
| Lease financing | 1,139 | 121 | 251,973 | 1,695 | 253,112 | 1,816 | ||||||
| Construction | — | — | 15,983 | 158 | 15,983 | 158 | ||||||
| Consumer and other loans | — | — | 142,290 | 2,574 | 142,290 | 2,574 | ||||||
| Total ACL | $ | 97,170 | $ | 12,575 | $ | 5,648,724 | $ | 62,575 | $ | 5,745,894 | $ | 75,150 |
| December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ending ACL | ||||||||||||
| Attributable | Ending ACL | |||||||||||
| Total | To | Total | Attributable | |||||||||
| Individually | Individually | Loans | To Loans | Total | ||||||||
| Evaluated | Evaluated | Collectively | Collectively | Total | Ending | |||||||
| (In thousands) | Loans | Loans | Evaluated | Evaluated | Loans | ACL | ||||||
| Primary residential mortgage | $ | 2,779 | $ | — | $ | 606,259 | $ | 4,398 | $ | 609,038 | $ | 4,398 |
| Junior lien loan on residence | 92 | — | 45,215 | 180 | 45,307 | 180 | ||||||
| Multifamily property | 53,105 | 5,149 | 1,746,649 | 12,504 | 1,799,754 | 17,653 | ||||||
| Owner-occupied commercial real estate | — | — | 275,089 | 3,208 | 275,089 | 3,208 | ||||||
| Investment commercial real estate | 11,684 | 735 | 966,752 | 10,950 | 978,436 | 11,685 | ||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 30,881 | 6,678 | 1,458,585 | 26,397 | 1,489,466 | 33,075 | ||||||
| Lease financing | 1,234 | 121 | 221,263 | 1,367 | 222,497 | 1,488 | ||||||
| Construction | — | — | 11,204 | 121 | 11,204 | 121 | ||||||
| Consumer and other loans | — | — | 80,165 | 1,184 | 80,165 | 1,184 | ||||||
| Total ACL | $ | 99,775 | $ | 12,683 | $ | 5,411,181 | $ | 60,309 | $ | 5,510,956 | $ | 72,992 |
Individually evaluated loans include nonaccrual loans of $97.2 million at March 31, 2025 and $99.8 million at December 31, 2024. Individually evaluated loans did not include any performing modified loans at March 31, 2025. No allowance was allocated to modified loans at March 31, 2025.
The allowance for credit losses was $75.2 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $73.0 million at December 31, 2024. The increase in the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) was primarily driven by loan growth in addition to deterioration in key economic model drivers. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans was 1.31 percent at March 31, 2025, compared to 1.32 percent at December 31, 2024.
Under Topic 326, the Company's methodology for determining the ACL on loans is based upon key assumptions, including historic net charge-offs, economic forecasts, reversion periods, prepayments and qualitative adjustments. The allowance is measured on a
collective, or pool, basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Loans that do not share common risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis and are excluded from the collective evaluation.
The following tables present collateral dependent loans individually evaluated by segment as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
| March 31, 2025 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | ||||||||
| Unpaid | Individually | |||||||
| Principal | Recorded | Related | Evaluated | |||||
| (In thousands) | Balance | Investment | Allowance | Loans | ||||
| With no related allowance recorded: | ||||||||
| Primary residential mortgage (A) | $ | 2,920 | $ | 2,743 | $ | — | $ | 2,757 |
| Junior lien loan on residence (A) | 120 | 114 | — | 107 | ||||
| Multifamily property (B) | 21,264 | 21,201 | — | 21,201 | ||||
| Investment commercial real estate (C) | 12,500 | 9,723 | — | 9,727 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial (A)(C)(D) | 7,215 | 5,813 | — | 7,394 | ||||
| Lease financing (E) | 434 | 339 | — | 371 | ||||
| Total loans with no related allowance | $ | 44,453 | $ | 39,933 | $ | — | $ | 41,557 |
| With related allowance recorded: | ||||||||
| Multifamily property (B) | $ | 31,930 | $ | 31,903 | $ | 5,592 | $ | 31,903 |
| Investment commercial real estate (C) | 1,930 | 1,930 | 617 | 1,930 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial (A)(C)(D)(E) | 25,488 | 22,604 | 6,245 | 22,526 | ||||
| Lease financing (E) | 848 | 800 | 121 | 800 | ||||
| Total loans with related allowance | $ | 60,196 | $ | 57,237 | $ | 12,575 | $ | 57,159 |
| Total loans individually evaluated | $ | 104,649 | $ | 97,170 | $ | 12,575 | $ | 98,716 |
(A) Secured by residential real estate.
(B) Secured by multifamily residential properties.
(C) Secured by commercial real estate.
(D) Secured by all business assets.
(E) Secured by machinery and equipment.
| December 31, 2024 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | ||||||||
| Unpaid | Individually | |||||||
| Principal | Recorded | Related | Evaluated | |||||
| (In thousands) | Balance | Investment | Allowance | Loans | ||||
| With no related allowance recorded: | ||||||||
| Primary residential mortgage (A) | $ | 2,935 | $ | 2,779 | $ | — | $ | 1,851 |
| Junior lien loan on residence (A) | 97 | 92 | — | 101 | ||||
| Multifamily property (B) | 15,320 | 15,295 | — | 16,968 | ||||
| Investment commercial real estate (C) | 12,500 | 9,754 | — | 9,810 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial (A)(C)(D) | 3,885 | 2,738 | — | 3,558 | ||||
| Lease financing (E) | 542 | 434 | — | 1,363 | ||||
| Total loans with no related allowance | $ | 35,279 | $ | 31,092 | $ | — | $ | 33,651 |
| With related allowance recorded: | ||||||||
| Multifamily property (B) | $ | 37,874 | $ | 37,810 | $ | 5,149 | $ | 17,020 |
| Investment commercial real estate (C) | 1,930 | 1,930 | 735 | 1,126 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial (C)(D)(E) | 31,145 | 28,143 | 6,678 | 27,962 | ||||
| Lease financing (E) | 845 | 800 | 121 | 867 | ||||
| Total loans with related allowance | $ | 71,794 | $ | 68,683 | $ | 12,683 | $ | 46,975 |
| Total loans individually evaluated for impairment | $ | 107,073 | $ | 99,775 | $ | 12,683 | $ | 80,626 |
(A) Secured by residential real estate.
(B) Secured by multifamily residential properties.
(C) Secured by commercial real estate.
(D) Secured by all business assets.
(E) Secured by machinery and equipment.
Interest income recognized on individually evaluated loans for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 was not material. The Company did not recognize any income on non-accruing loans for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
The activity in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 is summarized below:
| January 1, | March 31, | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Beginning | Provision | Ending | |||||||||
| (In thousands) | ACL | Charge-offs | Recoveries | (Credit) (A) | ACL | ||||||
| Primary residential mortgage | $ | 4,398 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 71 | $ | 4,469 | |
| Junior lien loan on residence | 180 | — | — | 15 | 195 | ||||||
| Multifamily property | 17,653 | — | — | 77 | 17,730 | ||||||
| Owner-occupied commercial real estate | 3,208 | — | — | 256 | 3,464 | ||||||
| Investment commercial real estate | 11,685 | — | — | 79 | 11,764 | ||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 33,075 | (2,349 | ) | 24 | 2,230 | 32,980 | |||||
| Lease financing | 1,488 | — | — | 328 | 1,816 | ||||||
| Construction | 121 | — | — | 37 | 158 | ||||||
| Consumer and other loans | 1,184 | (11 | ) | — | 1,401 | 2,574 | |||||
| Total ACL | $ | 72,992 | $ | (2,360 | ) | $ | 24 | $ | 4,494 | $ | 75,150 |
(A) Provision to roll forward the ACL excludes a credit of $23,000 for off-balance sheet commitments.
| January 1, | March 31, | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 | |||||||||||
| Beginning | Provision | Ending | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | ACL | Charge-offs | Recoveries | (Credit) (A) | ACL | |||||||
| Primary residential mortgage | $ | 3,931 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 170 | $ | 4,101 | ||
| Junior lien loan on residence | 177 | — | — | 1 | 178 | |||||||
| Multifamily property | 8,782 | — | — | 1,460 | 10,242 | |||||||
| Owner-occupied commercial real estate | 4,840 | — | — | 66 | 4,906 | |||||||
| Investment commercial real estate | 15,403 | — | — | (277 | ) | 15,126 | ||||||
| Commercial and industrial | 29,707 | (241 | ) | — | (711 | ) | 28,755 | |||||
| Lease financing | 1,663 | — | — | (232 | ) | 1,431 | ||||||
| Construction | 516 | — | — | 81 | 597 | |||||||
| Consumer and other loans | 869 | (13 | ) | 2 | 57 | 915 | ||||||
| Total ACL | $ | 65,888 | $ | (254 | ) | $ | 2 | $ | 615 | $ | 66,251 |
(A) Provision to roll forward the ACL excludes a provision of $12,000 for off-balance sheet commitments.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-Balance Sheet Commitments
The following tables present the activity in the ACL for off-balance sheet commitments for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
| January 1, | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, | ||||||
| Beginning | Provision | 2025 | |||||
| (In thousands) | ACL | (Credit) | Ending ACL | ||||
| Off balance sheet commitments | $ | 691 | $ | (23 | ) | $ | 668 |
| Total ACL | $ | 691 | $ | (23 | ) | $ | 668 |
| January 1, | |||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| 2024 | March 31, | ||||||
| Beginning | Provision | 2024 | |||||
| (In thousands) | ACL | (Credit) | Ending ACL | ||||
| Off balance sheet commitments | $ | 687 | $ | 12 | $ | 699 | |
| Total ACL | $ | 687 | $ | 12 | $ | 699 |
5. DEPOSITS
Certificates of deposit that met or exceeded $250,000 totaled $124.9 million and $137.3 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The Company had no brokered certificates of deposit at either March 31, 2025 or at December 31, 2024.
The following table sets forth the details of total deposits as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
| Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | $ | 1,184,860 | 18.85 | % | $ | 1,112,734 | 18.16 | % |
| Interest-bearing checking (A) | 3,450,014 | 54.88 | 3,334,269 | 54.40 | ||||
| Savings | 107,581 | 1.71 | 103,136 | 1.68 | ||||
| Money market (B) | 1,087,959 | 17.30 | 1,078,024 | 17.59 | ||||
| Certificates of deposit - retail | 442,369 | 7.04 | 483,998 | 7.90 | ||||
| Certificates of deposit - listing service | 3,773 | 0.06 | 6,861 | 0.11 | ||||
| Subtotal deposits | 6,276,556 | 99.84 | 6,119,022 | 99.84 | ||||
| Interest-bearing demand - Brokered | 10,000 | 0.16 | 10,000 | 0.16 | ||||
| Total deposits | $ | 6,286,556 | 100.00 | % | $ | 6,129,022 | 100.00 | % |
- Interest-bearing checking includes $1.75 billion at March 31, 2025 and $1.57 billion at December 31, 2024 of reciprocal balances in the Reich & Tang or Promontory Demand Deposit Marketplace program.
- Money market includes $101.7 million at March 31, 2025 and $85.3 million at December 31, 2024 of reciprocal balances in the Promontory Demand Deposit Marketplace program.
The scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit, including brokered certificates of deposit, as of March 31, 2025, are as follows:
| (In thousands) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $ | 362,774 |
| 2026 | 76,912 | |
| 2027 | 4,721 | |
| 2028 | 277 | |
| 2029 | 1,221 | |
| 2030 and later | 237 | |
| Total | $ | 446,142 |
6. FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES AND OTHER BORROWINGS
The Company had no overnight borrowings with the FHLB at either March 31, 2025 or at December 31, 2024. At March 31, 2025, unused short-term overnight borrowing capacity totaled $1.8 billion from the FHLB, $22.0 million from correspondent banks and $2.2 billion at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
7. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company's reportable segments are determined by the Chief Financial Officer, who is the designated CODM, based upon information provided about the Company's products and services offered, primarily distinguished between banking and wealth management services provided by the Bank's wealth management division. They are also distinguished by the level of information provided to the CODM, who uses such information to review performance of various components of the business. The CODM evaluates the financial performance of the Company's business segments such as by evaluating revenue streams, significant expenses, and budget to actual results in assessing the performance of the Company's segments and in the determination of allocating resources. The CODM uses revenue streams to evaluate product pricing and significant expense to assess performance of each segment to evaluate compensation of certain employees. Segment pretax profit or loss is used to assess the performance of the
banking segment by monitoring the margin between interest revenue and interest expense. Segment pretax profit or loss is used to assess the performance of the Wealth Management Division by monitoring wealth management fee income and AUM. Loans, investments, and deposits primarily provide the revenues in the banking operation and wealth management fee income provide the revenues for the Wealth Management Division. Interest expense, provision for credit losses, payroll and premises and equipment provide the significant expenses in the banking segment, while payroll, occupancy, and trust expenses are the significant expenses in the Wealth Management Division. All operations are domestic. Management uses certain methodologies to allocate income and expense to the business segments. A funds transfer pricing methodology is used to assign interest income and interest expense. Certain indirect expenses are allocated to segments. These include support unit expenses such as technology and operations and other support functions. Taxes are allocated to each segment based on the effective rate for the period shown.
Banking
The Banking segment includes: commercial (includes C&I and equipment finance), commercial real estate, multifamily, residential and consumer lending activities; treasury management services; C&I advisory services; escrow management; deposit generation; operation of ATMs; telephone and internet banking services; merchant credit card services and customer support and sales.
Wealth Management
The Wealth Management Division, which includes the operations of PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware, consists of: investment management services provided for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian and guardian; and other financial planning, tax preparation and advisory services.
The following tables present the statements of income and total assets for the Company’s reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wealth | ||||||
| (In thousands) | Banking | Management | Total | |||
| Net interest income | $ | 44,911 | $ | 594 | $ | 45,505 |
| Noninterest income | 3,270 | 15,584 | 18,854 | |||
| Total income | 48,181 | 16,178 | 64,359 | |||
| Provision for credit losses | 4,471 | — | 4,471 | |||
| Compensation and employee benefits | 29,175 | 6,704 | 35,879 | |||
| Premises and equipment expense | 4,605 | 663 | 5,268 | |||
| Depreciation expense | 765 | 121 | 886 | |||
| FDIC insurance expense | 855 | — | 855 | |||
| Other operating expense | 4,402 | 2,150 | 6,552 | |||
| Total operating expense | 44,273 | 9,638 | 53,911 | |||
| Income before income tax expense | 3,908 | 6,540 | 10,448 | |||
| Income tax expense | 1,067 | 1,786 | 2,853 | |||
| Net income | $ | 2,841 | $ | 4,754 | $ | 7,595 |
| Total assets at period end | $ | 6,980,396 | $ | 140,256 | $ | 7,120,652 |
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wealth | ||||||
| (In thousands) | Banking | Management | Total | |||
| Net interest income | $ | 33,760 | $ | 615 | $ | 34,375 |
| Noninterest income | 4,087 | 14,614 | 18,701 | |||
| Total income | 37,847 | 15,229 | 53,076 | |||
| Provision for credit losses | 627 | — | 627 | |||
| Compensation and employee benefits | 21,723 | 6,753 | 28,476 | |||
| Premises and equipment expense | 3,556 | 559 | 4,115 | |||
| Depreciation expense | 822 | 144 | 966 | |||
| FDIC insurance expense | 945 | — | 945 | |||
| Other operating expense | 3,588 | 1,951 | 5,539 | |||
| Total operating expense | 31,261 | 9,407 | 40,668 | |||
| Income before income tax expense | 6,586 | 5,822 | 12,408 | |||
| Income tax expense | 2,007 | 1,770 | 3,777 | |||
| Net income | $ | 4,579 | $ | 4,052 | $ | 8,631 |
| Total assets at period end | $ | 6,287,018 | $ | 121,535 | $ | 6,408,553 |
8. FAIR VALUE
Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) 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:
Investment Securities: The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).
Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value: The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using quoted prices for similar assets, adjusted for specific attributes of that loan or other observable market data, such as outstanding commitments from third-party investors (Level 2).
Derivatives: The fair values of derivatives are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2). Our derivatives are traded in an over-the-counter market where quoted market prices are not always available. Therefore, the fair values of derivatives are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs. The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative, but could include interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rates, and volatility factors to value the position. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services.
Individually Evaluated Loans: The fair value of collateral dependent loans with specific allocations of the allowance for credit losses 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. Individually evaluated loans may, in some cases, also be measured by the discounted cash flow methodology where payments are anticipated. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent 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.
Other Real Estate Owned: Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate owned (“OREO") are measured at fair value, less estimated costs to sell. Fair values are based on recent real estate appraisals. These appraisals may use 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 independent 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.
Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned 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 Management. Once received, a third-party conducts a review of the appraisal for compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and appropriate analysis methods for the type of property. Subsequently, 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 on collateral dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned (consistent for all loan types) are obtained on an annual basis, unless a significant change in the market or other factors warrants a more frequent appraisal. On an annual basis, Management compares the actual selling price of any collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value for other properties. The most recent analysis performed indicated that a discount up to 15 percent should be applied to appraisals on properties. The discount is determined based on the nature of the underlying properties, aging of appraisals and other factors. For each collateral-dependent impaired loan, we consider other factors, such as certain indices or other market information, as well as property specific circumstances to determine if an adjustment to the appraised value is needed. In situations where there is evidence of change in value, the Bank will determine if there is a need for an adjustment to the specific reserve on the collateral dependent impaired loans. When the Bank applies an interim adjustment, it generally shows the adjustment as an incremental specific reserve against the loan until it has received the full updated appraisal. All collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned valuations were supported by an appraisal less than 12 months old or in the process of obtaining an appraisal as of March 31, 2025.
The following tables summarize, at the dates indicated, assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial assets for which the Company has elected the fair value option:
Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis
| Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quoted | ||||||||
| Prices in | ||||||||
| Active | Significant | |||||||
| Markets For | Other | Significant | ||||||
| Identical | Observable | Unobservable | ||||||
| March 31, | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | |||||
| (In thousands) | 2025 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Available for sale: | ||||||||
| U.S. government-sponsored agencies | $ | 203,398 | $ | — | $ | 203,398 | $ | — |
| Mortgage-backed securities-residential | 590,337 | — | 590,337 | — | ||||
| SBA pool securities | 23,711 | — | 23,711 | — | ||||
| Corporate bond | 14,584 | — | 14,584 | — | ||||
| CRA investment fund | 13,236 | 13,236 | — | — | ||||
| Derivatives: | ||||||||
| Cash flow hedges | 5,262 | — | 5,262 | — | ||||
| Loan level swaps | 16,353 | — | 16,353 | — | ||||
| Total | $ | 866,881 | $ | 13,236 | $ | 853,645 | $ | — |
| Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Derivatives: | ||||||||
| Loan level swaps | 16,353 | — | 16,353 | — | ||||
| Total | $ | 16,353 | $ | — | $ | 16,353 | $ | — |
Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis
| Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quoted | ||||||||
| Prices in | ||||||||
| Active | Significant | |||||||
| Markets For | Other | Significant | ||||||
| Identical | Observable | Unobservable | ||||||
| December 31, | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | |||||
| (In thousands) | 2024 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Securities available for sale: | ||||||||
| U.S. government-sponsored agencies | $ | 196,914 | $ | — | $ | 196,914 | $ | — |
| Mortgage-backed securities-residential | 548,612 | — | 548,612 | — | ||||
| SBA pool securities | 24,482 | — | 24,482 | — | ||||
| Corporate bond | 14,536 | — | 14,536 | — | ||||
| CRA investment fund | 13,041 | 13,041 | — | — | ||||
| Derivatives: | ||||||||
| Cash flow hedges | 7,815 | — | 7,815 | — | ||||
| Loan level swaps | 22,275 | — | 22,275 | — | ||||
| Total | $ | 827,675 | $ | 13,041 | $ | 814,634 | $ | — |
| Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Derivatives: | ||||||||
| Loan level swaps | $ | 22,275 | $ | — | $ | 22,275 | $ | — |
| Total | $ | 22,275 | $ | — | $ | 22,275 | $ | — |
The Company has elected the fair value option for certain 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 are 90 days or more past due or on nonaccrual as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
The following table presents residential loans held for sale, at fair value, at the dates indicated:
| (In thousands) | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential loans contractual balance | $ | 699 | $ | — |
| Fair value adjustment | 8 | — | ||
| Total fair value of residential loans held for sale | $ | 707 | $ | — |
The following tables summarize, at the dates indicated, assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:
| Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quoted | ||||||||
| Prices in | ||||||||
| Active | Significant | |||||||
| Markets For | Other | Significant | ||||||
| Identical | Observable | Unobservable | ||||||
| March 31, | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | |||||
| (In thousands) | 2025 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Individually evaluated loans: | ||||||||
| Multifamily property | $ | 26,311 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 26,311 |
| Investment commercial real estate | 1,313 | — | — | 1,313 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 16,359 | — | — | 16,359 | ||||
| Lease financing | 679 | — | — | 679 | ||||
| Fair Value Measurements Using | ||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Quoted | ||||||||
| Prices in | ||||||||
| Active | Significant | |||||||
| Markets For | Other | Significant | ||||||
| Identical | Observable | Unobservable | ||||||
| December 31, | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | |||||
| (In thousands) | 2024 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Individually evaluated loans: | ||||||||
| Multifamily property | $ | 32,661 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 32,661 |
| Investment commercial real estate | 1,195 | — | — | 1,195 | ||||
| Commercial and industrial | 21,465 | — | — | 21,465 | ||||
| Lease financing | 679 | — | — | 679 |
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at March 31, 2025 are as follows:
| Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2025 using | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||
| Financial assets | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 231,917 | $ | 231,917 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 231,917 |
| Securities available for sale | 832,030 | — | 832,030 | — | 832,030 | |||||
| Securities held to maturity | 100,285 | — | 88,687 | — | 88,687 | |||||
| CRA investment fund | 13,236 | 13,236 | — | — | 13,236 | |||||
| FHLB and FRB stock | 12,311 | — | — | — | N/A | |||||
| Loans held for sale, at fair value | 707 | — | 707 | — | 707 | |||||
| Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value | 7,979 | — | 8,654 | — | 8,654 | |||||
| Loans, net of allowance for credit losses | 5,672,836 | — | — | 5,541,035 | 5,541,035 | |||||
| Accrued interest receivable | 31,968 | — | 3,422 | 28,546 | 31,968 | |||||
| Accrued interest receivable loan level swaps (A) | 754 | — | 754 | — | 754 | |||||
| Cash flow hedges | 5,262 | — | 5,262 | — | 5,262 | |||||
| Loan level swaps | 15,599 | — | 15,599 | — | 15,599 | |||||
| Financial liabilities | ||||||||||
| Deposits | $ | 6,286,556 | $ | 5,840,414 | $ | 443,590 | $ | — | $ | 6,284,004 |
| Subordinated debt | 98,884 | — | — | 96,384 | 96,384 | |||||
| Accrued interest payable | 8,587 | 6,256 | 1,437 | 894 | 8,587 | |||||
| Accrued interest payable loan level swaps (B) | 754 | — | 754 | — | 754 | |||||
| Loan level swap | 15,599 | — | 15,599 | — | 15,599 |
- Included in other assets in the Consolidated Statement of Condition.
- Included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Condition.
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2024 are as follows:
| Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2024 using | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||
| Financial assets | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 391,367 | $ | 391,367 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 391,367 |
| Securities available for sale | 784,544 | — | 784,544 | — | 784,544 | |||||
| Securities held to maturity | 101,635 | — | 88,650 | — | 88,650 | |||||
| CRA investment fund | 13,041 | 13,041 | — | — | 13,041 | |||||
| FHLB and FRB stock | 12,373 | — | — | — | N/A | |||||
| Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value | 8,594 | — | 9,315 | — | 9,315 | |||||
| Loans, net of allowance for loan and lease losses | 5,439,334 | — | — | 5,198,085 | 5,198,085 | |||||
| Accrued interest receivable | 29,898 | — | 3,695 | 26,203 | 29,898 | |||||
| Accrued interest receivable loan level swaps (A) | 849 | — | 849 | — | 849 | |||||
| Cash flow hedges | 7,815 | — | 7,815 | — | 7,815 | |||||
| Loan level swaps | 21,426 | — | 21,426 | — | 21,426 | |||||
| Financial liabilities | ||||||||||
| Deposits | $ | 6,129,022 | $ | 5,638,163 | $ | 488,026 | $ | — | $ | 6,126,189 |
| Subordinated debt | 133,561 | — | — | 125,750 | 125,750 | |||||
| Accrued interest payable | 8,354 | 6,327 | 1,881 | 146 | 8,354 | |||||
| Accrued interest payable loan level swaps (B) | 849 | — | 849 | — | 849 | |||||
| Loan level swaps | 21,426 | — | 21,426 | — | 21,426 |
- Included in other assets in the Consolidated Statement of Condition.
- Included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Condition.
9. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
All of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers within the scope of ASC 606 is recognized within noninterest income.
The following tables present the sources of noninterest income for the periods indicated:
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Service charges on deposits | ||||
| Overdraft fees | $ | 106 | $ | 110 |
| Interchange income | 235 | 247 | ||
| Other | 771 | 965 | ||
| Wealth management fees (A) | 15,435 | 14,407 | ||
| Corporate advisory fee income | 90 | 818 | ||
| Other (B) | 2,217 | 2,154 | ||
| Total noninterest other income | $ | 18,854 | $ | 18,701 |
- Includes investment brokerage fees.
- All of the other category is outside the scope of ASC 606.
The following table presents the sources of noninterest income by operating segment for the periods indicated:
| For the Three Months Ended<br> March 31, | For the Three Months Ended<br> March 31, | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
| (In thousands) | Wealth | Wealth | ||||||||||
| Revenue by Operating Segment | Banking | Management | Total | Banking | Management | Total | ||||||
| Service charges on deposits | ||||||||||||
| Overdraft fees | $ | 106 | $ | — | $ | 106 | $ | 110 | $ | — | $ | 110 |
| Interchange income | 235 | — | 235 | 247 | — | 247 | ||||||
| Other | 771 | — | 771 | 965 | — | 965 | ||||||
| Wealth management fees (A) | — | 15,435 | 15,435 | — | 14,407 | 14,407 | ||||||
| Corporate advisory fee income | 90 | — | 90 | 818 | — | 818 | ||||||
| Other (B) | 2,068 | 149 | 2,217 | 1,947 | 207 | 2,154 | ||||||
| Total noninterest income | $ | 3,270 | $ | 15,584 | $ | 18,854 | $ | 4,087 | $ | 14,614 | $ | 18,701 |
- Includes investment brokerage fees.
- All of the other category is outside the scope of ASC 606.
A description of the Company’s revenue streams accounted for under ASC 606 follows:
Service charges on deposit accounts: The Company earns fees from its deposit customers for certain transaction account maintenance, and overdraft fees. Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Company fulfills the customer’s request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation. Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs. Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer’s account balance.
Interchange income: The Company earns interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions conducted through the Visa payment network. Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder. Interchange income is presented gross of cardholder rewards. Cardholder rewards are included in other expenses in the statement of income. Cardholder rewards reduced interchange income for the first quarter of 2025 by $11,000 and by $2,000 for the same quarter in 2024.
Wealth management fees (gross): The Company earns wealth management fees from its contracts with wealth management clients to manage assets for investment, and/or to transact on their accounts. These fees are primarily earned over time as the Company charges its clients on a monthly or quarterly basis in accordance with its investment advisory agreements. Fees are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of AUM at month end. Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed (i.e. trade date).
Investment brokerage fees (net): The Company earns fees from investment brokerage services provided to its customers by a third-party service provider. The Company receives commissions from the third-party service provider twice a month based upon customer activity for the month. The fees are recognized monthly, and a receivable is recorded until commissions are generally paid by the 15th of the following month. Because the Company (i) acts as an agent in arranging the relationship between the customer and the third-party service provider and (ii) does not control the services rendered to the customers, investment brokerage fees are presented net of related costs.
Gains/(losses) on sales of property: The Company records a gain or loss from the sale of property when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. When the Company finances the sale of property to the buyer, the Company assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform its obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the property asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. In determining the gain or loss on the sale, the Company adjusts the transaction price and related gain/(loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present. There were no gains or losses recorded by the Company on the sale of property for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024.
Corporate advisory fee income: The Company provides our clients with financial advisory and underwriting services. Investment banking revenues, which includes mergers and acquisition advisory fees and private placement fees, are recorded when the performance obligation for the transaction is satisfied under the terms of each engagement. Reimbursed expenses are reported in other revenue on the statement of operations. Expenses related to investment banking are recognized as non-compensation expenses
on the statement of operations. Amounts received and unearned are included on the statement of financial condition. Expenses related to investment banking deals not completed are recognized in non-compensation expenses on the statement of operations.
The Company’s mergers and acquisition advisory fees generally consist of a nonrefundable up-front fee and success fee. The nonrefundable fee is recorded as deferred revenue upon receipt and recognized at a point in time when the performance obligation is satisfied, or when the transaction is deemed by management to be terminated. Management’s judgment is required in determining when a transaction is considered to be terminated.
Other: All of the other income items are outside the scope of ASC 606.
10. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
The following table presents the major components of other operating expenses for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, | ||||
| (In thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Professional and legal fees | $ | 1,190 | $ | 1,362 |
| Trust department expense | 1,043 | 938 | ||
| Telephone | 430 | 395 | ||
| Loan expense | 425 | 227 | ||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 272 | 272 | ||
| Advertising | 154 | 343 | ||
| Other operating expenses | 3,038 | 2,002 | ||
| Total other operating expenses | $ | 6,552 | $ | 5,539 |
11. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) balances, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
| Other | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive | ||||||||||||
| Other | Income/(Loss) | |||||||||||
| Comprehensive | Three Months | |||||||||||
| Balance at | Income/(Loss) | Ended | Balance at | |||||||||
| January 1, | Before | March 31, | March 31, | |||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2025 | Reclassifications | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||
| Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on <br> securities available for sale, net of tax | $ | (72,148 | ) | $ | 10,623 | $ | 10,623 | $ | (61,525 | ) | ||
| Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges | 5,737 | (1,929 | ) | (1,929 | ) | 3,808 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive gain/(loss), <br> net of tax | $ | (66,411 | ) | $ | 8,694 | $ | 8,694 | $ | (57,717 | ) | ||
| Other | ||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Comprehensive | ||||||||||||
| Other | Income/(Loss) | |||||||||||
| Comprehensive | Three Months | |||||||||||
| Balance at | Income/(Loss) | Ended | Balance at | |||||||||
| January 1, | Before | March 31, | March 31, | |||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2024 | Reclassifications | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||
| Net unrealized holding gain/(loss) on <br> securities available for sale, net of tax | $ | (69,809 | ) | $ | (4,960 | ) | $ | (4,960 | ) | $ | (74,769 | ) |
| Gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges | 4,931 | 2,078 | 2,078 | 7,009 | ||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive gain/(loss), <br> net of tax | $ | (64,878 | ) | $ | (2,882 | ) | $ | (2,882 | ) | $ | (67,760 | ) |
12. DERIVATIVES
The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. 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.
Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges: Interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $360.0 million at both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were designated as cash flow hedges of certain interest-bearing deposits. On a quarterly basis, the Company performs a qualitative hedge effectiveness assessment. This assessment takes into consideration any adverse developments related to the counterparty’s risk of default and any negative events or circumstances that affect the factors that originally enabled the Company to assess that it could reasonably support, qualitatively, an expectation that the hedging relationship was and will continue to be highly effective. As of March 31, 2025, there were no events or market conditions that would result in hedge ineffectiveness. The aggregate fair value of the swaps is recorded in other assets/liabilities with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income. The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income would be reclassified to current earnings should the hedges no longer be considered effective. The Company expects the hedges to remain fully effective during the remaining terms of the swaps.
The following table presents information about the interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
| (Dollars in thousands) | March 31,<br>2025 | December 31,<br>2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notional amount | $ | 360,000 | $ | 360,000 | ||
| Weighted average pay rate | 2.35 | % | 2.35 | % | ||
| Weighted average receive rate | 3.51 | % | 3.83 | % | ||
| Weighted average maturity | 1.83 years | 2.08 years | ||||
| Unrealized gain/(loss), net | $ | 5,262 | $ | 7,815 | ||
| Number of contracts | 14 | 14 | ||||
| March 31, 2025 | ||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ||
| Notional | Fair | |||||
| (In thousands) | Amount | Value | ||||
| Interest rate swaps related to interest-bearing deposits | $ | 360,000 | $ | 5,262 | ||
| Total included in other assets | $ | 360,000 | 5,262 | |||
| Total included in other liabilities | — | — | ||||
| December 31, 2024 | ||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ||
| Notional | Fair | |||||
| (In thousands) | Amount | Value | ||||
| Interest rate swaps related to interest-bearing deposits | $ | 360,000 | $ | 7,815 | ||
| Total included in other assets | 360,000 | 7,815 | ||||
| Total included in other liabilities | — | — |
Cash Flow Hedges
The following table presents the net gains/(losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and the consolidated financial statements relating to the cash flow derivative instruments for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Interest rate contracts | |||||
| Gain/(loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (effective portion) | $ | (2,553 | ) | $ | 2,872 |
Net interest income recorded on these swap transactions totaled $1.0 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively, and is reported as a component of interest expense.
Derivatives Not Designated as Accounting Hedges
The Company offers facility specific/loan level swaps to its customers and offsets its exposure from such contracts by entering mirror image swaps with a financial institution/swap counterparty (loan level/back-to-back swap program). The customer accommodations and any offsetting swaps are treated as non-hedging derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting (“standalone derivatives”). The notional amount of the 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 contracts. The fair value of the swaps is recorded as both an asset and a liability, in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in equal amounts for these transactions.
The accrued interest receivable and payable related to these swaps of $754,000 and $849,000 at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, is recorded in other assets and other liabilities.
Information about these swaps is as follows:
| (Dollars in thousands) | March 31,<br>2025 | December 31,<br>2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notional amount | $ | 423,910 | $ | 430,785 | ||
| Fair value | $ | (15,599 | ) | $ | (21,426 | ) |
| Weighted average pay rates | 3.95 | % | 3.95 | % | ||
| Weighted average receive rates | 6.03 | % | 6.25 | % | ||
| Weighted average maturity | 3.44 years | 3.65 years | ||||
| Number of contracts | 54 | 55 |
13. SUBORDINATED DEBT
In December 2017, the Company issued $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes (the “2017 Notes”) to certain institutional investors. The 2017 Notes were non-callable for five years, had a stated maturity of December 15, 2027, and had a fixed interest rate of 4.75 percent until December 15, 2022. After December 16, 2022, the interest rate reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) rate plus 254 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears (which was 7.75 percent at December 31, 2024). The Company fully redeemed these notes plus $627,000 in unpaid interest on March 15, 2025. The remaining net issuance costs of $259,000 were written-off during the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
In December 2020, the Company issued $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes (the “2020 Notes”) to certain institutional investors. The 2020 Notes are non-callable for five years, have a stated maturity of December 22, 2030, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.50 percent until December 22, 2025. From December 23, 2025 to the maturity date or early redemption date, the interest rate will reset quarterly to a level equal to the then current three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 326 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears. Debt issuance costs incurred totaled $1.9 million and are being amortized to maturity.
Subordinated debt is presented net of issuance costs on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. The subordinated debt issuances are included in the Company’s regulatory total capital amount and ratio.
14. LEASES
The Company maintains certain property and equipment under direct financing and operating leases. As of March 31, 2025, the Company's operating lease ROU asset and operating lease liability totaled $39.5 million and $42.9 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the Company's operating lease ROU asset and operating lease liability totaled $40.3 million and $43.6 million, respectively. A weighted average discount rate of 4.40 percent was used in the measurement of the ROU asset and lease liability at both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
The Company's leases have remaining lease terms between one month to 12 years, with a weighted average lease term of
9.03
years at March 31, 2025. The Company's leases had remaining lease terms between four months to 12 years, with a weighted average lease term of
9.28
years at December 31, 2024. The Company’s lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company’s decision to exercise renewal options is based on an assessment of its current business needs and market factors at the time of the renewal. Total operating lease costs were $1.7 million and $929,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The variable lease costs were $119,000 and $66,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The following is a schedule of the Company's operating lease liabilities by contractual maturity as of March 31, 2025:
| (In thousands) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,897 | |
| 2026 | 6,340 | |
| 2027 | 5,807 | |
| 2028 | 5,611 | |
| 2029 | 5,283 | |
| Thereafter | 24,497 | |
| Total lease payments | 52,435 | |
| Less: imputed interest | 9,487 | |
| Total present value of lease payments | $ | 42,948 |
The following table shows the supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s direct finance and operating leases for the periods indicated:
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for lease obligation | $ | 365 | $ | 719 |
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | 1,447 | 802 | ||
| Operating cash flows from direct finance leases | 14 | 38 | ||
| Financing cash flows from direct finance leases | 35 | 187 |
15. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In October 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements: Codification Amendments In Response to the SEC's Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative to clarify or improve disclosure and presentation requirements on a variety of topics and align the requirements in the FASB accounting standard codification with the SEC regulations. The amendments will be effective for the Company only if the SEC removes the related disclosure requirement from its existing regulations no later than June 30, 2027. If the SEC timely removes such a related requirement from its existing regulations, the corresponding amendments within the ASU will become effective for the Company on the same date with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the amendments in this update to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280), to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements through enhanced disclosures about significant segment and interim periods with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 with early adoption permitted. This ASU did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Tax - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740), which requires reporting companies to break out their income tax expense and tax rate reconciliation in more detail. For public companies, the requirements will become effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. This ASU did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-01, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope Applications of Profits Interests and Similar Awards. ASU 2024-01 adds an example to Topic 718 which illustrates how to apply the scope guidance to determine whether profits interest and similar awards should be accounted for as share-based payment arrangements under Topic 718 or under other U.S. GAAP. ASU 2024-01 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, although early adoption is permitted. This ASU did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Item 2
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about Management’s confidence and strategies and Management’s expectations about operations, growth, financial results, new and existing programs and products, investments, relationships, opportunities and market conditions. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as “expect”, “look”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “may”, or similar statements or variations of such terms. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, those risk factors identified in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which include the following:
- our ability to successfully grow our business and implement our strategic plan, including our ability to generate revenues to offset the increased personnel and other costs related to the strategic plan;
- the impact of anticipated higher operating expenses in 2025 and beyond;
- our ability to successfully integrate wealth management firm and team acquisitions;
- our ability to successfully integrate our expanded employee base;
- an unexpected decline in the economy, in particular in our New Jersey and New York market areas, including potential recessionary conditions;
- declines in our net interest margin caused by the interest rate environment and/or our highly competitive market;
- declines in the value in our investment portfolio;
- impact from a pandemic event on our business, operations, customers, allowance for credit losses and capital levels;
- higher than expected increases in our allowance for credit losses;
- higher than expected increases in credit losses or in the level of delinquent, nonperforming, classified and criticized loans or charge-offs;
- inflation and changes in interest rates, which may adversely impact our margins and yields, reduce the fair value of our financial instruments, reduce our loan originations and lead to higher operating costs;
- decline in real estate values within our market areas;
- legislative and regulatory actions (including the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Basel III and related regulations) that may result in increased compliance costs;
- the imposition of tariffs or other domestic or international governmental policies;
- the failure to maintain current technologies and/or to successfully implement future information technology enhancements;
- successful cyberattacks against our IT infrastructure and that of our IT and third-party providers;
- higher than expected FDIC insurance premiums;
- adverse weather conditions;
- the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events;
- our inability to successfully generate new business in new geographic markets, including our expansion into New York City;
- a reduction in our lower-cost funding sources;
- changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio, including the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio;
- our inability to adapt to technological changes;
- claims and litigation pertaining to fiduciary responsibility, environmental laws and other matters;
- our inability to retain key employees;
- demand for loans and deposits in our market areas;
- adverse changes in securities markets;
- changes in New York City rent regulation law;
- changes in governmental regulation, including, but not limited to, any increase in FDIC insurance premiums and changes in the monetary policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System;
- changes in accounting policies and practices; and/or
- other unexpected material adverse changes in our financial condition, operations or earnings.
Except as may be required by applicable law or regulation, the Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements to conform the statement to actual results or change in the Company’s expectations. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Note 1 to the Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 contains a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies.
The Company’s determination of the allowance for credit losses involves a higher degree of complexity and requires Management to make difficult and subjective judgments, which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in the methodology for determining the allowance for credit losses or in these judgments, assumptions or estimates could materially impact results of operations. This critical policy and its application are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
On January 1, 2022, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 (Topic 326), which replaced the incurred loss methodology with CECL for financial instruments measured at amortized cost and other commitments to extend credit. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation allowance of Management’s estimate of expected credit losses in the loan portfolio. The process to determine expected credit losses utilizes analytic tools and Management judgment and is reviewed on a quarterly basis. When Management is reasonably certain that a loan balance is not fully collectable, an analysis is completed whereby a specific reserve may be established or a full or partial charge off is recorded against the allowance. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance via a quantitative analysis, which considers available information from internal and external sources related to past loan loss and prepayment experience and current conditions, as well as the incorporation of reasonable and supportable forecasts. Management evaluates a variety of factors, including available published economic information, in arriving at its forecasts. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. Also included in the allowance for credit losses are qualitative reserves that are expected, but, in the Management’s assessment, may not be adequately represented in the quantitative analysis or the forecasts described above. Factors may include, among others, changes in lending policies and procedures, size and composition of the portfolio, experience and depth of Management and the effect of external factors such as competition and legal and regulatory requirements, among others. The allowance is available for any loan that, in Management’s judgment, should be charged off.
Although Management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for credit losses remains an estimate, which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change. Various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Company’s allowance for credit losses. Such agencies may require the Company to make additional provisions for credit losses based upon information available to them at the time of their examination. Furthermore, the majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate in New Jersey and the boroughs of New York City. Accordingly, the collectability of a substantial portion of the carrying value of the Company’s loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in local market conditions, rent control regulations and any adverse economic conditions. Future adjustments to the provision for credit losses and allowance for credit losses may be necessary due to economic, operating, regulatory and other conditions beyond the Company’s control.
The Company accounts for its debt securities in accordance with ASC 320, “Investments - Debt Securities” and its equity security in accordance with ASC 321, “Investments – Equity Securities.” All securities classified as available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax. Securities classified as held to maturity are carried at amortized cost. The Company’s investment in a CRA investment fund is classified as an equity security. In accordance with ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments” unrealized holding gains and losses for equity securities are marked to market through the income statement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The following table presents certain key aspects of our performance for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | Change | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 vs 2024 | ||||||
| Results of Operations: | |||||||||
| Interest income | $ | 86,345 | $ | 79,194 | $ | 7,151 | |||
| Interest expense | 40,840 | 44,819 | (3,979 | ) | |||||
| Net interest income | 45,505 | 34,375 | 11,130 | ||||||
| Wealth management fee income | 15,435 | 14,407 | 1,028 | ||||||
| Other income | 3,419 | 4,294 | (875 | ) | |||||
| Total other income | 18,854 | 18,701 | 153 | ||||||
| Total revenue | 64,359 | 53,076 | 11,283 | ||||||
| Operating expense | 49,440 | 40,041 | 9,399 | ||||||
| Pretax income before provision for credit losses | 14,919 | 13,035 | 1,884 | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 4,471 | 627 | 3,844 | ||||||
| Pretax income | 10,448 | 12,408 | (1,960 | ) | |||||
| Income tax expense | 2,853 | 3,777 | (924 | ) | |||||
| Net income | $ | 7,595 | $ | 8,631 | $ | (1,036 | ) | ||
| Diluted average shares outstanding | 17,812,222 | 17,805,347 | 6,875 | ||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.48 | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||
| Return on average assets annualized ("ROAA") | 0.43 | % | 0.54 | % | (0.11 | )% | |||
| Return on average equity annualized ("ROAE") | 4.98 | 5.94 | (0.96 | ) | |||||
| March 31, | December 31, | Change | |||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 vs 2024 | |||||||
| Selected Balance Sheet Ratios: | |||||||||
| Total capital (Tier I + II) to risk-weighted assets | 14.19 | % | 14.84 | % | (0.65 | )% | |||
| Tier I leverage ratio | 8.98 | 9.01 | (0.03 | ) | |||||
| Loans to deposits | 91.43 | 89.94 | 1.49 | ||||||
| Allowance for credit losses to total loans | 1.31 | 1.32 | (0.01 | ) | |||||
| Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans | 77.34 | 72.87 | 4.47 | ||||||
| Nonperforming loans to total loans | 1.69 | 1.82 | (0.13 | ) |
For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded total revenue of $64.4 million, pretax income of $10.4 million, net income of $7.6 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.43, compared to revenue of $53.1 million, pretax income of $12.4 million, net income of $8.6 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.48 for the same period last year.
The decrease in net income for 2025 when compared to the same 2024 period was principally driven by increased operating expenses, which was principally attributable to the addition of new employees related to the Company's expansion into New York City, increased health insurance costs and annual merit increases. The Company has seen positive momentum in net interest margin, which increased to 2.68 percent for the first quarter of 2025 as compared to 2.20 percent for the same period in 2024. The Company's single point of contact private banking strategy and New York City expansion continues to deliver lower-cost core deposit relationships resulting in consistent improvement in the net interest margin and net interest income. During the first quarter of 2025, deposits grew $157.5 million, which included $72.1 million in noninterest bearing demand deposits. Other income and wealth management fee income continue to be a consistent and steady revenue stream for the Company and represented 29 percent of total revenue for the first quarter of 2025.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS: For a discussion of our off-balance sheet arrangements, see the information set forth in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 under the heading “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations.”
EARNINGS ANALYSIS
NET INTEREST INCOME (“NII”) / NET INTEREST MARGIN (“NIM”) / AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET:
The primary source of the Company’s operating income is net interest income, which is the difference between interest and dividends earned on interest-earning assets and fees earned on loans, and interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Earning assets include loans, investment securities, interest-earning deposits and federal funds sold. Interest-bearing liabilities include interest-bearing checking, savings and time deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank advances, subordinated debt and other borrowings. Net interest income is determined by the difference between the average yields earned on earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities (“net interest spread”) and the relative amounts of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is net interest income as a percent of total interest-earning assets on an annualized basis. The Company’s net interest income, spread and margin are affected by regulatory, economic and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand and deposit flows and general levels of nonperforming assets.
The following table summarizes the loans that the Company closed during the periods indicated:
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, | March 31, | |||
| (In thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Residential mortgage loans originated for portfolio | $ | 25,157 | $ | 11,661 |
| Residential mortgage loans originated for sale | 4,074 | 4,025 | ||
| Total residential mortgage loans | 29,231 | 15,686 | ||
| Commercial real estate loans | 47,280 | 11,500 | ||
| Multifamily | 6,800 | 1,900 | ||
| C&I loans (A) (B) | 257,282 | 145,803 | ||
| Small business administration | 5,928 | 2,790 | ||
| Wealth lines of credit (A) | 9,900 | 3,850 | ||
| Total commercial loans | 327,190 | 165,843 | ||
| Installment loans | 76,941 | 6,868 | ||
| Home equity lines of credit (A) | 4,805 | 2,103 | ||
| Total loans closed | $ | 438,167 | $ | 190,500 |
(A) Includes loans and lines of credit that closed in the period but were not necessarily funded.
(B) Includes equipment finance leases and loans.
Commercial real estate and C&I loan originations increased by $35.8 million and $111.5 million, respectively, as demand for these loan products grew given the lower rate environment during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
At March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Bank had a concentration in commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans as defined by applicable regulatory guidance as follows:
| March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
| Multifamily real estate loans as a percent of<br> total regulatory capital of the Bank | 228 | % | 225 | % | 236 | % | |||
| Non-owner occupied commercial real estate<br> loans as a percent of total regulatory capital<br> of the Bank | 127 | 122 | 134 | ||||||
| Total CRE concentration | 355 | % | 347 | % | 370 | % |
Total CRE concentration as a percentage of regulatory capital is monitored by Management. Management believes it satisfactorily addresses the key elements in the risk management framework laid out by its regulators for the effective management of CRE concentration risks.
The following table reflects the components of the average balance sheet and of net interest income for the periods indicated:
Average Balance Sheet
Unaudited
Three Months Ended
| March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | Income/ | Annualized | Average | Income/ | Annualized | |||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | Balance | Expense | Yield | Balance | Expense | Yield | ||||||||||||
| ASSETS: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest-earning assets: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Investments: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Taxable (A) | $ | 1,032,257 | $ | 8,213 | 3.18 | % | $ | 793,675 | $ | 5,136 | 2.59 | % | ||||||
| Tax-exempt (A) (B) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Loans (B) (C): | ||||||||||||||||||
| Residential mortgages | 617,185 | 6,670 | 4.32 | 577,648 | 5,420 | 3.75 | ||||||||||||
| Commercial mortgages | 2,384,542 | 26,179 | 4.39 | 2,460,403 | 27,541 | 4.48 | ||||||||||||
| Commercial | 2,432,862 | 40,104 | 6.59 | 2,240,161 | 37,559 | 6.71 | ||||||||||||
| Commercial construction | — | — | — | 18,927 | 428 | 9.05 | ||||||||||||
| Installment | 107,506 | 1,793 | 6.67 | 65,287 | 1,113 | 6.82 | ||||||||||||
| Home equity | 45,949 | 845 | 7.36 | 36,406 | 737 | 8.10 | ||||||||||||
| Other | 304 | 5 | 6.58 | 214 | 7 | 13.08 | ||||||||||||
| Total loans | 5,588,348 | 75,596 | 5.41 | 5,399,046 | 72,805 | 5.39 | ||||||||||||
| Federal funds sold | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
| Interest-earning deposits | 290,702 | 2,776 | 3.82 | 140,097 | 1,522 | 4.35 | ||||||||||||
| Total interest-earning assets | 6,911,307 | 86,585 | 5.01 | % | 6,332,818 | 79,463 | 5.02 | % | ||||||||||
| Noninterest-earning assets: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and due from banks | 8,380 | 10,105 | ||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (74,413 | ) | (67,105 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Premises and equipment | 29,954 | 24,393 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other assets | 128,754 | 87,129 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total noninterest-earning assets | 92,675 | 54,522 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 7,003,982 | $ | 6,387,340 | ||||||||||||||
| LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest-bearing deposits: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Checking | $ | 3,445,903 | $ | 28,078 | 3.26 | % | $ | 2,954,698 | $ | 27,433 | 3.71 | % | ||||||
| Money market accounts | 982,245 | 6,717 | 2.74 | 757,753 | 5,525 | 2.92 | ||||||||||||
| Savings | 106,073 | 118 | 0.44 | 108,503 | 89 | 0.33 | ||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit - retail | 468,176 | 4,363 | 3.73 | 477,793 | 4,855 | 4.06 | ||||||||||||
| Subtotal interest-bearing deposits | 5,002,397 | 39,276 | 3.14 | 4,298,747 | 37,902 | 3.53 | ||||||||||||
| Interest-bearing demand - brokered | 10,000 | 100 | 4.00 | 10,000 | 126 | 5.04 | ||||||||||||
| Certificates of deposit - brokered | — | — | — | 128,341 | 1,602 | 4.99 | ||||||||||||
| Total interest-bearing deposits | 5,012,397 | 39,376 | 3.14 | 4,437,088 | 39,630 | 3.57 | ||||||||||||
| FHLB advances and borrowings | 1,001 | 11 | 4.54 | 235,384 | 3,467 | 5.89 | ||||||||||||
| Finance lease liabilities | 1,322 | 14 | 4.20 | 3,215 | 38 | 4.73 | ||||||||||||
| Subordinated debt | 126,641 | 1,439 | 4.55 | 133,303 | 1,684 | 5.05 | ||||||||||||
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 5,141,361 | 40,840 | 3.18 | % | 4,808,990 | 44,819 | 3.73 | % | ||||||||||
| Noninterest-bearing liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Demand deposits | 1,122,191 | 916,848 | ||||||||||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 129,857 | 80,499 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total noninterest-bearing liabilities | 1,252,048 | 997,347 | ||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | 610,573 | 581,003 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 7,003,982 | $ | 6,387,340 | ||||||||||||||
| Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) | $ | 45,745 | $ | 34,644 | ||||||||||||||
| Net interest spread | 1.83 | % | 1.29 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Net interest margin (D) | 2.68 | % | 2.20 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Tax equivalent adjustment | $ | (240 | ) | $ | (269 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 45,505 | $ | 34,375 |
- Average balances for available for sale securities are based on amortized cost.
- Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a 21 percent federal tax rate.
- Loans are stated net of unearned income and include nonaccrual loans.
- Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis as a percentage of total average interest-earning assets.
The effect of volume and rate changes on net interest income (on a tax-equivalent basis) for the three month period ended March 31, 2025 compared to March 31, 2024 are shown below:
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difference due to | Change In | ||||||||
| Change In: | Income/ | ||||||||
| (In Thousands): | Volume | Rate | Expense | ||||||
| ASSETS: | |||||||||
| Investments | $ | 1,993 | $ | 1,084 | $ | 3,077 | |||
| Loans | 3,753 | (962 | ) | 2,791 | |||||
| Interest-earning deposits | 1,456 | (202 | ) | 1,254 | |||||
| Total interest income | $ | 7,202 | $ | (80 | ) | $ | 7,122 | ||
| LIABILITIES: | |||||||||
| Interest-bearing checking | $ | 3,803 | $ | (3,158 | ) | $ | 645 | ||
| Money market | 1,921 | (729 | ) | 1,192 | |||||
| Savings | (2 | ) | 31 | 29 | |||||
| Certificates of deposit - retail | (99 | ) | (393 | ) | (492 | ) | |||
| Certificates of deposit - brokered | (801 | ) | (801 | ) | (1,602 | ) | |||
| Interest bearing demand brokered | — | (26 | ) | (26 | ) | ||||
| Borrowed funds | (2,810 | ) | (646 | ) | (3,456 | ) | |||
| Capital lease obligation | (20 | ) | (4 | ) | (24 | ) | |||
| Subordinated debt | (82 | ) | (163 | ) | (245 | ) | |||
| Total interest expense | $ | 1,910 | $ | (5,889 | ) | $ | (3,979 | ) | |
| Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis) | $ | 5,292 | $ | 5,809 | $ | 11,101 |
Net interest income, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, increased $11.1 million, or 32 percent, for the first quarter of 2025 to $45.7 million from $34.6 million for the same 2024 period. The net interest margin ("NIM") was 2.68 percent and 2.20 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of 48 basis points. Net interest income, on a fully tax- equivalent basis, and NIM expanded during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 due to the Bank's focus on growing client deposit relationships, which were used to purchase investments as well as fund loans. Additionally, the Federal Reserve decreased the target Federal Funds rate by 100 basis points during the latter half of 2024, which has helped to improve NIM, as the Bank effectively lowered deposit rates during the fourth quarter of 2024.
The average balance of interest-earning assets increased to $6.91 billion during the first quarter of 2025 from $6.33 billion for the same 2024 period, reflecting an increase of $578.5 million. The increase in average interest-earning assets included an increase in the average balance of interest-earning deposits of $150.6 million, an increase in average investments of $238.6 million, as well as an increase in average loans of $189.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to the same 2024 period.
The increase in the average balance of outstanding loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was primarily driven by an increase in commercial loans, residential mortgages and installment loans, partially offset by a decline in commercial mortgages. The average balance of commercial loans increased by $192.7 million, or 9 percent, to $2.43 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 when compared to $2.24 billion for the same 2024 period. The average balance of residential mortgages increased by $39.5 million, or 7 percent, to $617.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 while the average balance of installment loans increased by $42.2 million, or 65 percent, to $107.5 million for the same period. The average balance of commercial mortgages for the three months ended March 31, 2025 declined by $75.9 million, or 3 percent, to $2.38 billion when compared to the same 2024 period. The increase in the average balance of loans for the three-month period was mostly a result of strong loan demand during the second half of 2024 into the first quarter of 2025.
The average yields earned on interest-earning assets were relatively flat when comparing the quarter ended March 31, 2025 to the same period in 2024. For the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the average yields earned on interest-earning assets were 5.01 percent and 5.02 percent, respectively, a decline of 1 basis point.
The average yield on total loans for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same 2024 period was driven by an increase in the yield on residential mortgages offset by the decline in yields on commercial mortgages and commercial loans. The yield on residential mortgages increased 57 basis points to 4.32 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to 3.75 percent for the same 2024 period. The increase in the average yield for residential mortgages for the three-month period was driven by the origination of loans with higher yields than the yields on the existing portfolio. The average yield on commercial
loans for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased 12 basis points to 6.59 percent from 6.71 percent at March 31, 2024. The average yield on commercial mortgages decreased 9 basis points to 4.39 percent from 4.48 percent for the same period in 2024. The average yield on commercial loans decreased for the three-month period due to a decrease in the target Federal Funds rate, which had a greater impact on these loans, that are typically floating rates with short repricing periods.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities totaled $5.14 billion representing an increase of $332.4 million from $4.81 billion for the same 2024 period due to an increase in interest-bearing deposits of $575.3 million to $5.01 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in overnight borrowings of $234.4 million to $1.0 million in overnight borrowings for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
The increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to the 2024 comparable period was primarily due to an increase in the average balances of interest-bearing checking deposits of $491.2 million and money market accounts of $224.5 million, partially offset by a decline in the average balance of brokered certificates of deposit of $128.3 million. The increase in interest-bearing checking deposits for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was principally attributable to client demand for FDIC insured products, which we can offer through a reciprocal deposit program. The expansion into New York City was a significant driver of deposit growth and reduced the Company's reliance on overnight borrowings, brokered deposits and other high-cost funding sources while shifting funding into lower-cost, relationship deposits.
The Company is a participant in the Reich & Tang Demand Deposit Marketplace program and the Promontory Program. The Company uses these deposit sweep services to place customer funds into interest-bearing demand (checking) accounts issued by other participating banks. Customer funds are placed at one or more participating banks to increase the level of FDIC insurance available to deposit customers. As a participant, the Company receives reciprocal amounts of deposits from other participating banks. Average reciprocal deposit balances for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 were $1.37 billion and $792.0 million, respectively. The additional growth for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was directly related to clients' desire for the increased level of FDIC insurance offered by these programs.
At March 31, 2025, uninsured/unprotected deposits were approximately $1.6 billion, or 25 percent of total deposits. This amount was adjusted to exclude $325 million of public fund deposit balances, which are fully-collateralized and protected with securities and an FHLBNY letter of credit.
The Company had $1.0 million in average short-term borrowings during the first quarter of 2025 compared to $235.4 million for the same 2024 period. The decrease in borrowings was driven by the growth in client deposits led by the Company’s expansion into New York City, which were used to pay down borrowings.
For the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 3.18 percent and 3.73 percent, respectively, reflecting a decrease of 55 basis points. The decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was driven by a decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits of 43 basis points to 3.14 percent for the first quarter of 2025. The Company benefited from lower short-term borrowing costs in the first quarter of 2025 of 4.54 percent compared to an average cost of 5.89 percent for the same 2024 period. The decrease in deposit and borrowing rates was due to the Federal Reserve lowering the target Federal Funds rate by 100 basis points during the latter half of 2024 and a change in the composition of the deposit portfolio with a greater concentration of lower-cost transaction deposits.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES: Investment securities available for sale are purchased, sold and/or maintained as a part of the Company’s overall balance sheet, liquidity and interest rate risk management strategies, and in response to changes in interest rates, liquidity needs, prepayment speeds and/or other factors. These securities are carried at estimated fair value, and unrealized changes in fair value are recognized as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, net of income taxes. Realized gains and losses are recognized in income at the time the securities are sold. Investment securities held to maturity are those securities that the Company has both the ability and intent to hold to maturity. These securities are carried at amortized cost. Equity securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recorded in noninterest income as incurred.
At March 31, 2025, the Company had investment securities available for sale with a fair value of $832.0 million compared with $784.5 million at December 31, 2024. The increase in investment securities available for sale was driven by the use of excess cash for security purchases (primarily mortgage-backed securities) during the first three months of 2025. A net unrealized loss (net of income tax) of $61.5 million and $72.1 million related to these securities were included in shareholders’ equity at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
At March 31, 2025, the Company had investment securities held to maturity with a carrying cost of $100.3 million and an estimated fair value of $88.7 million compared with a carrying cost of $101.6 million and an estimated fair value of $88.7 million at December 31, 2024.
The Company had one equity security (a CRA investment security) with a fair value of $13.2 million and $13.0 million at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, with changes in fair value recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company recorded an unrealized gain of $195,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, respectively, as compared to an unrealized loss of $111,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
The carrying value of investment securities available for sale and held to maturity as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are shown below:
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated | Estimated | |||||||
| Amortized | Fair | Amortized | Fair | |||||
| (In thousands) | Cost | Value | Cost | Value | ||||
| Investment securities available for sale: | ||||||||
| U.S. government-sponsored agencies | $ | 244,818 | $ | 203,398 | $ | 244,813 | $ | 196,914 |
| Mortgage-backed securities-residential (principally<br> U.S. government-sponsored entities) | 629,148 | 590,337 | 595,789 | 548,612 | ||||
| SBA pool securities | 26,483 | 23,711 | 27,772 | 24,482 | ||||
| Corporate bond | 15,500 | 14,584 | 15,500 | 14,536 | ||||
| Total investment securities available for sale | $ | 915,949 | $ | 832,030 | $ | 883,874 | $ | 784,544 |
| Investment securities held to maturity: | ||||||||
| U.S. government-sponsored agencies | 40,000 | 37,888 | 40,000 | 37,334 | ||||
| Mortgage-backed securities-residential (principally<br> U.S. government-sponsored entities) | 60,285 | 50,799 | 61,635 | 51,316 | ||||
| Total investment securities held to maturity | $ | 100,285 | $ | 88,687 | $ | 101,635 | $ | 88,650 |
| Total | $ | 1,016,234 | $ | 920,717 | $ | 985,509 | $ | 873,194 |
The following table presents the contractual maturities and yields of debt securities available for sale and held to maturity as of March 31, 2025. The weighted average yield is a computation of income within each maturity range based on the amortized cost of securities:
| After 1 | After 5 | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| But | But | After | |||||||||||||
| Within | Within | Within | 10 | ||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | Years | Total | ||||||||||
| Investment securities available for sale: | |||||||||||||||
| U.S. government-sponsored agencies | $ | — | $ | 40,698 | $ | 112,237 | $ | 50,463 | $ | 203,398 | |||||
| — | 1.23 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.77 | % | 1.56 | % | |||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities-residential (A) | 50,109 | 16,846 | 29,815 | 493,567 | 590,337 | ||||||||||
| 5.07 | % | 2.76 | % | 3.18 | % | 4.02 | % | 4.02 | % | ||||||
| SBA pool securities | — | 2,167 | 9,053 | 12,491 | 23,711 | ||||||||||
| — | 3.12 | % | 3.09 | % | 1.48 | % | 2.19 | % | |||||||
| Corporate bond | — | — | 14,584 | — | 14,584 | ||||||||||
| — | — | 6.32 | % | — | 6.32 | % | |||||||||
| Total investments available for sale | $ | 50,109 | $ | 59,711 | $ | 165,689 | $ | 556,521 | $ | 832,030 | |||||
| 5.07 | % | 1.71 | % | 2.29 | % | 3.72 | % | 3.35 | % | ||||||
| Investment securities held to maturity: | |||||||||||||||
| U.S. government-sponsored agencies | 15,000 | 25,000 | — | — | 40,000 | ||||||||||
| 1.35 | 1.64 | % | — | — | 1.53 | % | |||||||||
| Mortgage-backed securities-residential (A) | — | — | — | 60,285 | 60,285 | ||||||||||
| — | — | — | 2.18 | % | 2.18 | % | |||||||||
| Total investments held to maturity | $ | 15,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | — | $ | 60,285 | 100,285 | ||||||
| 1.35 | % | 1.64 | % | — | 2.18 | % | 1.92 | % | |||||||
| Total | $ | 65,109 | $ | 84,711 | $ | 165,689 | $ | 616,806 | $ | 932,315 | |||||
| 4.21 | % | 1.69 | % | 2.29 | % | 3.57 | % | 3.20 | % |
- Shown using stated final maturity.
OTHER INCOME: The following table presents other income, excluding income from wealth management services, which is summarized and discussed subsequently:
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | Change | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 vs 2024 | |||||
| Service charges and fees | $ | 1,112 | $ | 1,322 | $ | (210 | ) | |
| Bank owned life insurance | 371 | 503 | (132 | ) | ||||
| Gain on sale of loans (mortgage banking) | 63 | 56 | 7 | |||||
| Gain on sale of SBA loans | 302 | 400 | (98 | ) | ||||
| Corporate advisory fee income | 90 | 818 | (728 | ) | ||||
| Other income | 1,286 | 1,306 | (20 | ) | ||||
| Fair value adjustment for CRA equity security | 195 | (111 | ) | 306 | ||||
| Total other income (excluding wealth management income) | $ | 3,419 | $ | 4,294 | $ | (875 | ) |
The Company recorded total other income, excluding wealth management fee income, of $3.4 million for the first quarter of 2025 compared to $4.3 million for the same 2024 period, reflecting a decrease of $875,000. The decrease was primarily due to lower corporate advisory fee income and service charges and fees, which was partially offset by an increase in the fair value adjustment for the CRA equity security.
The Company provides loans that are partially guaranteed by the SBA to provide working capital and/or finance the purchase of equipment, inventory or commercial real estate that could be used for start-up businesses. All SBA loans are underwritten and documented as prescribed by the SBA. The Company generally sells the guaranteed portion of the SBA loans in the secondary market, with the non-guaranteed portion of SBA loans held in the loan portfolio. The Company recorded a gain on the sale of SBA loans of $302,000 and $400,000 for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company continues to see pressure from market volatility and the higher interest rate environment resulting in lower sale premiums and origination volumes.
The Company recorded corporate advisory fee income for the first quarter of 2025 of $90,000 compared to $818,000 for the same period ended March 31, 2024. The higher amount for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was related to a lower corporate advisory/investment banking acquisition transaction completed in the first quarter of 2024.
Income from the SBA programs, and corporate advisory fee income are dependent on volume, and thus are typically not consistent from quarter to quarter.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, income from the sale of newly originated residential mortgage loans was $63,000 compared to $56,000 for the same period in 2024. The Company continues to be impacted by the industry wide slowdown in refinancing and home purchase activity in the higher interest rate environment.
Other income included a loss of $415,000 recorded by the Equipment Finance Division related to equipment transfers to lessees upon the termination of leases for the first quarter of 2025 compared to income of $141,000 for the same 2024 period. The loss on termination was due to the reduction in residual values of equipment realized upon disposition during the first quarter of 2025. The Company recorded $932,000 of unused commercial line fees for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to $827,000 for the same 2024 period.
The Company recorded a $195,000 of positive fair value adjustment and $111,000 negative fair value adjustment for CRA equity securities in the first quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in 2025 was due to a decline in medium-term rates during the first quarter of 2025.
OPERATING EXPENSES: The following table presents the components of operating expenses for the periods indicated:
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | Change | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 vs 2024 | ||||
| Compensation and employee benefits | $ | 35,879 | $ | 28,476 | $ | 7,403 | |
| Premises and equipment | 6,154 | 5,081 | 1,073 | ||||
| FDIC assessment | 855 | 945 | (90 | ) | |||
| Other Operating Expenses: | |||||||
| Professional and legal fees | 1,190 | 1,362 | (172 | ) | |||
| Trust department expense | 1,043 | 938 | 105 | ||||
| Telephone | 430 | 395 | 35 | ||||
| Loan expense | 425 | 227 | 198 | ||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 272 | 272 | — | ||||
| Advertising | 154 | 343 | (189 | ) | |||
| Other | 3,038 | 2,002 | 1,036 | ||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 49,440 | $ | 40,041 | $ | 9,399 |
Operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 totaled $49.4 million and $40.0 million, respectively, reflecting an increase of $9.4 million, or 23 percent. Increased operating expenses in the first three months of 2025 were principally attributable to the Company's expansion into New York City, which included the hiring of multiple teams and expenses related to the opening of office and retail space in our Park Avenue location in New York City. There were also increased computer and software equipment costs. The first quarter of 2025 also included additional expense associated with annual merit increases and increased employee benefit costs.
WEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION: This division includes: investment management services provided for individuals and institutions; personal trust services, including services as executor, trustee, administrator, custodian and guardian; and other financial planning, tax preparation and advisory services. Officers from the wealth management division are available to provide wealth management, trust and investment services at the Bank’s headquarters in Bedminster, New Jersey, at private banking locations in Morristown, Princeton, Red Bank, Summit and Teaneck, New Jersey, in New York City and at the Bank’s subsidiary, PGB Trust & Investments of Delaware, in Greenville, Delaware.
The market value of the assets under management and/or administration (“AUM/AUA”) was $11.8 billion at March 31, 2025, reflecting a 1 percent decrease from $11.9 billion at December 31, 2024 and an increase of 3 percent from $11.5 billion at March 31, 2024 due primarily to market conditions offset by new client inflows.
In the March 2025 quarter, the Wealth Management Division generated $15.4 million in fee income compared to $14.4 million for the March 2024 quarter, reflecting a 7 percent increase. The increase in fee income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was largely due to strong client inflows driven by new accounts and client additions.
Operating expenses relative to the Wealth Management Division, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, increased to $9.6 million as compared to $9.4 million for the first quarter of 2024. Expenses are in line with the Company’s Strategic Plan, particularly the hiring of key management and revenue-producing personnel.
The Wealth Management Division currently generates adequate revenue to support the salaries, benefits and other expenses of the wealth division and Management believes it will continue to do so as the Company grows organically and/or by acquisition. Management believes that the Bank generates adequate liquidity to support the expenses of the Wealth Management Division should it be necessary.
NONPERFORMING ASSETS: OREO, loans past due in excess of 90 days and still accruing, and nonaccrual loans are considered nonperforming assets.
The following table sets forth asset quality data as of the dates indicated:
| As of | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, | December 31, | September 30, | June 30, | March 31, | |||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 35 | |||||
| Nonaccrual loans | 97,170 | 100,168 | 80,453 | 82,075 | 69,811 | ||||||||||
| Other real estate owned | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| Total nonperforming assets | $ | 97,170 | $ | 100,168 | $ | 80,453 | $ | 82,075 | $ | 69,846 | |||||
| Performing modifications (A)(B) | $ | 63,259 | $ | 45,846 | $ | 51,796 | $ | 26,788 | $ | 12,311 | |||||
| Loans past due 30 through 89 days and still accruing | $ | 28,323 | $ | 4,870 | $ | 31,446 | $ | 34,714 | $ | 73,699 | |||||
| Loans subject to special mention | $ | 75,248 | $ | 46,518 | $ | 113,655 | $ | 140,791 | $ | 59,450 | |||||
| Classified loans | $ | 142,273 | $ | 145,394 | $ | 147,422 | $ | 128,311 | $ | 117,869 | |||||
| Individually evaluated loans | $ | 97,170 | $ | 99,775 | $ | 79,972 | $ | 81,802 | $ | 69,530 | |||||
| Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans (C) | 1.69 | % | 1.82 | % | 1.51 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.30 | % | |||||
| Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets (C) | 1.36 | % | 1.43 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.26 | % | 1.09 | % | |||||
| Nonperforming assets as a % of total loans<br> plus other real estate owned (C) | 1.69 | % | 1.82 | % | 1.51 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.30 | % |
- Amounts reflect modifications that are paying according to modified terms.
- Excludes modifications included in nonaccrual loans of $3.9 million at March 31, 2025, $3.6 million at December 31, 2024, $3.7 million at September 30, 2024, $3.2 million at June 30, 2024 and $3.2 million at March 31, 2024.
- Nonperforming loans/assets do not include performing modifications.
The Company had increases in performing modifications, loans past due 30 through 89 days and still accruing and loans subject to special mention at March 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024. The persistent nature of the elevated interest rate environment combined with inflationary pressures have presented challenges for certain borrowers, which is reflected in the trend of asset quality data in recent quarters. The increase in performing modifications was primarily due to loan modifications related to multifamily loans of $17.6 million and C&I loans of $11.1 million during the first quarter of 2025. This was partially offset by $12.1 million in C&I loans that are no longer classified as loan modifications. The increase in loans past due 30 through 89 days and still accruing was primarily due to $19.4 million of multifamily loans and $6.3 million of C&I loans that were past due as of March 31, 2025. The slight decrease in individually evaluated substandard loans was primarily due to a $1.9 million charge-off recorded on one commercial and industrial relationship during the first quarter of 2025. The increase in special mention loans was primarily due to increases of $9.0 million in multifamily, $22.5 million in investment commercial real estate and $5.4 million in C&I loans during the first three months of 2025.
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES: The provision for credit losses was $4.5 million and $627,000 for the first quarters of 2025 and 2024, respectively. The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) was $75.2 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $73.0 million at December 31, 2024. The increased provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was driven by overall loan growth (particularly in the C&I portfolio) and increased charge-offs, in addition to deterioration of key economic data points used in the CECL model. Charge-offs totaled $2.4 million during the first quarter of 2025 of which $2.3 million was related to one transportation credit compared to charge-offs of $254,000 during the first quarter of 2024. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans was 1.31 percent at March 31, 2025 compared to 1.32 percent at December 31, 2024. The ACL recorded on individually evaluated loans was $12.6 million at March 31, 2025 compared to $12.7 million as of December 31, 2024. Total individually evaluated loans were $97.2 million and $99.8 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The general component of the allowance increased from $60.3 million at December 31, 2024 to $62.6 million at March 31, 2025. The increase in the general reserve was primarily due to growth in the C&I portfolio of $121.6 million, which typically carry a higher level of reserves.
On January 1, 2022, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 (Topic 326), which replaced the incurred loss methodology with CECL for financial instruments measured at amortized cost and other commitments to extend credit. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation allowance of Management’s estimate of expected credit losses in the loan portfolio. The process to determine expected credit losses utilizes analytic tools and Management judgment and is reviewed on a quarterly basis. When Management is reasonably certain that a loan balance is not fully collectable, an analysis is completed whereby a specific reserve may be established or a full or partial charge off is recorded against the allowance. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance via a quantitative analysis which considers available information from internal and external sources related to past loan loss and prepayment experience and current economic conditions, as well as the incorporation of reasonable and supportable forecasts. Management evaluates a variety of factors including available published economic information in arriving at its forecast. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate. Also included in the allowance for credit losses are qualitative reserves that are expected, but, in the Management’s assessment, may not be adequately represented in the quantitative analysis or the forecasts described above. Factors may include changes in lending policies and procedures, size and composition of the portfolio, experience and depth of management and the effect of external factors such as competition, legal and regulatory requirements, among others. The allowance is available for any loan that, in Management’s judgment, should be charged off.
A summary of the allowance for credit losses for the quarterly periods indicated follows:
| March 31, | December 31, | September 30, | June 30, | March 31, | |||||||||||
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| (Dollars in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Allowance for credit losses: | |||||||||||||||
| Beginning of period | $ | 72,992 | $ | 71,283 | $ | 67,984 | $ | 66,251 | $ | 65,888 | |||||
| Provision for credit losses (A) | 4,494 | 1,753 | 1,227 | 3,901 | 615 | ||||||||||
| (Charge-offs)/recoveries, net | (2,336 | ) | (44 | ) | 2,072 | (2,168 | ) | (252 | ) | ||||||
| End of period | $ | 75,150 | $ | 72,992 | $ | 71,283 | $ | 67,984 | $ | 66,251 | |||||
| Allowance for credit losses as a % of <br> total loans | 1.31 | % | 1.32 | % | 1.34 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.24 | % | |||||
| Collectively evaluated allowance for credit <br> losses as a % of total loans | 1.09 | % | 1.09 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.14 | % | 1.15 | % | |||||
| Allowance for credit losses as a % of <br> nonperforming loans | 77.34 | % | 72.87 | % | 88.60 | % | 82.83 | % | 94.85 | % |
- Excludes a credit of $23,000 at March 31, 2025, a credit of $15,000 at December 31, 2024, a credit of $3,000 at September 30, 2024, a provision of $10,000 at June 30, 2024 and a provision of $12,000 at March 31, 2024 related to off-balance sheet commitments.
The increase in the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans was primarily due to the increase in the ACL to $75.2 million and a decline in nonperforming loans of $3.0 million to $97.2 million at March 31, 2025, as compared to an ACL of $73.0 million and nonperforming loans of $100.2 million at December 31, 2024.
INCOME TAXES: Income tax expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $2.9 million as compared to $3.8 million for the same period in 2024.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was 27.31 percent compared to 30.44 percent for the same quarter in 2024. The higher tax rate for the 2024 quarter was primarily due to adjustments related to the vesting of restricted stock at prices lower than original grant prices.
CAPITAL RESOURCES: A solid capital base provides the Company with financial strength and the ability to support future growth and is essential to executing the Company’s current Strategic Plan. The Company’s capital strategy is intended to provide stability to expand its business, even in stressed environments. Quarterly stress testing is integral to the Company’s capital management process.
The Company strives to maintain capital levels in excess of internal “triggers” and in excess of those considered to be well capitalized under regulatory guidelines applicable to banks and bank holding companies. Maintaining an adequate capital position supports the Company’s goal of providing shareholders an attractive and stable long-term return on investment.
Capital increased as a result of net income of $7.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Capital also improved as a result of a decline in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $8.7 million, net of tax. Total accumulated other comprehensive loss decreased to $57.7 million as of March 31, 2025, ($61.5 million loss related to the available for sale securities portfolio partially offset by a $3.8 million gain on the cash flow hedges).
The Company employs quarterly capital stress testing by modeling adverse case and severely adverse case scenarios. In the most recent completed stress test based on December 31, 2024 financial information, under the severely adverse case, and no growth scenarios, the Bank remains well capitalized over a two-year stress period.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total, Common Equity Tier 1 and Tier 1 capital (each as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). At March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, all of the Bank’s capital ratios remain above the levels required to be considered “well capitalized” and the Company’s capital ratios remain above regulatory requirements. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, common equity Tier I and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table below.
As a result of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, the federal banking agencies were required to develop a Community Bank Leverage Ratio ("CBLR") (the ratio of a bank’s tangible equity capital to average total consolidated assets) for financial institutions with assets of less than $10 billion. A “qualifying community bank” that exceeds this ratio will be deemed to be in compliance with all other capital and leverage requirements, including the capital requirements to be considered “well capitalized” under Prompt Corrective Action statutes. The federal banking agencies set the minimum capital for the CBLR at 9 percent.
The Bank’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table:
| To Be Well | For Capital | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitalized Under | For Capital | Adequacy Purposes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Prompt Corrective | Adequacy | Including Capital | ||||||||||||||||||
| Actual | Action Provisions | Purposes | Conservation Buffer (A) | |||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | ||||||||||||
| As of March 31, 2025: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total capital<br>(to risk-weighted assets) | $ | 779,068 | 13.77 | % | $ | 565,831 | 10.00 | % | $ | 452,665 | 8.00 | % | $ | 594,123 | 10.50 | % | ||||
| Tier I capital<br>(to risk-weighted assets) | 708,276 | 12.52 | 452,665 | 8.00 | 339,499 | 6.00 | 480,957 | 8.50 | ||||||||||||
| Common equity tier I<br>(to risk-weighted assets) | 708,270 | 12.52 | 367,790 | 6.50 | 254,624 | 4.50 | 396,082 | 7.00 | ||||||||||||
| Tier I capital<br>(to average assets) | 708,276 | 10.05 | 352,436 | 5.00 | 281,949 | 4.00 | 281,949 | 4.00 | ||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2024: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total capital<br>(to risk-weighted assets) | $ | 801,365 | 14.75 | % | $ | 543,234 | 10.00 | % | $ | 434,587 | 8.00 | % | $ | 570,396 | 10.50 | % | ||||
| Tier I capital<br>(to risk-weighted assets) | 733,389 | 13.50 | 434,587 | 8.00 | 325,940 | 6.00 | 461,749 | 8.50 | ||||||||||||
| Common equity tier I<br>(to risk-weighted assets) | 733,383 | 13.50 | 353,102 | 6.50 | 244,455 | 4.50 | 380,264 | 7.00 | ||||||||||||
| Tier I capital<br>(to average assets) | 733,389 | 10.57 | 347,006 | 5.00 | 277,605 | 4.00 | 277,605 | 4.00 |
- See footnote on following table.
The Company’s regulatory capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following table:
| To Be Well | For Capital | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitalized Under | For Capital | Adequacy Purposes | |||||||||||||||
| Prompt Corrective | Adequacy | Including Capital | |||||||||||||||
| Actual | Action Provisions | Purposes | Conservation Buffer (A) | ||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | Amount | Ratio | |||||||||
| As of March 31, 2025: | |||||||||||||||||
| Total capital<br>(to risk-weighted assets) | $ | 803,173 | 14.19 | % | N/A | N/A | $ | 452,933 | 8.00 | % | $ | 594,475 | 10.50 | % | |||
| Tier I capital<br>(to risk-weighted assets) | 633,456 | 11.19 | N/A | N/A | 339,700 | 6.00 | 481,241 | 8.50 | |||||||||
| Common equity tier I<br>(to risk-weighted assets) | 633,450 | 11.19 | N/A | N/A | 254,775 | 4.50 | 396,316 | 7.00 | |||||||||
| Tier I capital<br>(to average assets) | 633,456 | 8.98 | N/A | N/A | 282,058 | 4.00 | 282,058 | 4.00 | |||||||||
| As of December 31, 2024: | |||||||||||||||||
| Total capital<br>(to risk-weighted assets) | $ | 806,404 | 14.84 | % | N/A | N/A | $ | 434,830 | 8.00 | % | $ | 570,715 | 10.50 | % | |||
| Tier I capital<br>(to risk-weighted assets) | 625,830 | 11.51 | N/A | N/A | 326,123 | 6.00 | 462,007 | 8.50 | |||||||||
| Common equity tier I<br>(to risk-weighted assets) | 625,824 | 11.51 | N/A | N/A | 244,592 | 4.50 | 380,477 | 7.00 | |||||||||
| Tier I capital<br>(to average assets) | 625,830 | 9.01 | N/A | N/A | 277,710 | 4.00 | 277,710 | 4.00 |
- The Basel Rules require the Company and the Bank to maintain a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” on top of the minimum risk-weighted asset ratios. The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with a ratio of (i) Common Equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets, (ii) Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets or (iii) total capital to risk-weighted assets above the respective minimum but below the capital conservation buffer face constraints on dividends, stock repurchases and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers based on the amount of the shortfall.
The Dividend Reinvestment Plan of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation, or the “Reinvestment Plan,” allows shareholders of the Company to purchase additional shares of common stock using cash dividends without payment of any brokerage commissions or other charges. Shareholders may also make voluntary cash payments of up to $200,000 per quarter to purchase additional shares of common stock. Voluntary share purchases in the Reinvestment Plan can be filled from the Company’s authorized but unissued shares and/or in the open market, at the discretion of the Company. All shares purchased during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 were purchased in the open market.
On March 27, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.05 per share payable on May 22, 2025 to shareholders of record on May 8, 2025.
Management believes the Company’s capital position and capital ratios were adequate at March 31, 2025. Further, Management believes the Company has sufficient common equity to support its planned growth for the immediate future. The Company continually assesses other potential sources of capital to support future growth.
LIQUIDITY: Liquidity refers to an institution’s ability to meet short-term requirements including funding of loans, deposit withdrawals and maturing obligations, as well as long-term obligations, including potential capital expenditures. The Company’s liquidity risk management is intended to ensure the Company has adequate funding and liquidity to support its assets across a range of market environments and conditions, including stressed conditions. Principal sources of liquidity include cash, temporary
investments, securities available for sale, customer deposit inflows, loan repayments and secured borrowings. Other liquidity sources include loan and security sales and loan participations.
Management actively monitors and manages the Company’s liquidity position and believes it is sufficient to meet future needs. Cash and cash equivalents, including interest-earning deposits, totaled $231.9 million at March 31, 2025. In addition, the Company had $832.0 million in securities designated as available for sale at March 31, 2025. These securities can be sold, or used as collateral for borrowings, in response to liquidity concerns. Available for sale and held to maturity securities with a carrying value of $620.4 million and $98.3 million as of March 31, 2025, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds and for other purposes required or permitted by law. However, only $46.6 million of pledged securities are encumbered. In addition, the Company generates significant liquidity from scheduled and unscheduled principal repayments of loans and mortgage-backed securities.
As of March 31, 2025, the Company had approximately $3.3 billion of external borrowing capacity available on a same day basis (subject to any practical constraints affecting the FHLB or FRB), which when combined with balance sheet liquidity provided the Company with 283 percent coverage of our uninsured/unprotected deposits.
Brokered interest-bearing demand (“overnight”) deposits were $10.0 million at March 31, 2025. The interest rate paid on these deposits allows the Bank to fund operations at attractive rates and engage in interest rate swaps to hedge its asset-liability interest rate risk. The Company ensures ample available collateralized liquidity as a backup to these short-term brokered deposits. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had transacted pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swaps totaling $360.0 million in notional amount.
The Company has a Board-approved Contingency Funding Plan. This plan provides a framework for managing adverse liquidity stress and contingent sources of liquidity. The Company conducts liquidity stress testing on a regular basis to ensure sufficient liquidity in a stressed environment. The Company believes it has sufficient liquidity given the current environment.
Management believes the Company’s liquidity position and sources were adequate at March 31, 2025.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT: The Company’s management Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring asset/liability strategies and advising the Board of Directors on such strategies, as well as the related level of interest rate risk. In this regard, interest rate risk simulation models are prepared on a quarterly basis. These models demonstrate balance sheet gaps and predict changes to net interest income and the economic/market value of portfolio equity under various interest rate scenarios. In addition, these models, as well as ALCO processes and reporting, are subject to annual independent third-party review.
ALCO generally manages interest rate risk through the management of capital, cash flows and the duration of assets and liabilities, including sales and purchases of assets, as well as additions of wholesale borrowings and other sources of medium/longer-term funding. ALCO engages in interest rate swaps as a means of extending the duration of shorter-term liabilities.
The following strategies are among those used to manage interest rate risk:
Actively market C&I loans, which tend to have adjustable-rate features, and which generate customer relationships that can result in higher core deposit accounts;
Actively market equipment finance leases and loans, which tend to have shorter terms and higher interest rates than real estate loans;
Limit residential mortgage portfolio originations to adjustable-rate and/or shorter-term and/or “relationship” loans that result in core deposit and/or wealth management relationships;
Actively market core deposit relationships, which are generally longer duration liabilities;
Utilize medium-to-longer term certificates of deposit and/or wholesale borrowings to extend liability duration;
Utilize interest rate swaps to extend liability duration;
Utilize a loan level / back-to-back interest rate swap program, which converts a borrower’s fixed rate loan to adjustable rate for the Company;
Closely monitor and actively manage the investment portfolio, including management of duration, prepayment and interest rate risk;
Maintain adequate levels of capital; and
Utilize loan sales.
The interest rate swap program is administered by ALCO and follows procedures and documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and standards as set forth in ASC 815 for cash flow hedges. The program incorporates pre-purchase analysis, liability designation, sensitivity analysis, correlation analysis, daily mark-to-market analysis and collateral posting as required. The Board is advised of all swap activity. In these swaps, the Company is receiving floating and paying fixed interest rates with total notional value of $360.0 million as of March 31, 2025.
In addition, the Company initiated a loan level/back-to-back swap program in support of its commercial lending business. Pursuant to this program, the Company extends a floating rate loan and executed a floating to fixed swap with the borrower. At the same time, the Company executes a third-party swap, the terms of which fully offset the fixed exposure and, result in a final floating rate exposure for the Company. As of March 31, 2025, $423.9 million of notional value in swaps were executed and outstanding with borrowers under this program.
As noted above, ALCO uses simulation modeling to analyze the Company’s net interest income sensitivity, as well as the Company’s economic value of portfolio equity under various interest rate scenarios. The models are based on the actual maturity and repricing characteristics of rate sensitive assets and liabilities. The models incorporate certain prepayment and interest rate assumptions, which management believed to be reasonable as of March 31, 2025. The models assume changes in interest rates without any proactive change in the balance sheet by management. In the models, the forecasted shape of the yield curve remained static as of March 31, 2025.
In an immediate and sustained 100 basis point increase in market rates at March 31, 2025, net interest income would decrease by 1.1 percent in year 1 and increase by 1.6 percent in year 2, compared to a flat interest rate scenario. In an immediate and sustained 100 basis point decrease in market rates at March 31, 2025, net interest income would increase approximately 0.6 percent for year 1 and decrease 3.4 percent for year 2, compared to a flat interest rate scenario.
In an immediate and sustained 200 basis point increase in market rates at March 31, 2025, net interest income would decrease approximately 1.9 percent in year 1 and increase by 3.4 percent in year 2, compared to a flat interest rate scenario. In an immediate and sustained 200 basis point decrease in market rates at March 31, 2025, net interest income for year 1 would increase approximately 0.2 percent, when compared to a flat interest rate scenario. In year 2, net interest income would decrease 7.9 percent, when compared to a flat interest rate scenario.
The Company's interest rate sensitivity models indicate the Company is liability sensitive as of March 31, 2025 and that net interest income would decline in a rising rate environment, but improve in a falling rate environment.
The table below shows the estimated changes in the Company’s economic value of portfolio equity (“EVPE”) that would result from an immediate parallel change in the market interest rates at March 31, 2025.
| Estimated Increase/ | EVPE as a Percentage of | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in thousands) | Decrease in EVPE | Present Value of Assets (B) | ||||||||||||
| Change In | ||||||||||||||
| Interest | ||||||||||||||
| Rates | Estimated | EVPE | Increase/(Decrease) | |||||||||||
| (Basis Points) | EVPE (A) | Amount | Percent | Ratio (C) | (basis points) | |||||||||
| +200 | $ | 750,480 | $ | (41,784 | ) | (5.27 | )% | 11.26 | % | (16 | ) | |||
| +100 | 768,786 | (23,478 | ) | (2.96 | ) | 11.31 | (11 | ) | ||||||
| Flat interest rates | 792,264 | — | — | 11.42 | — | |||||||||
| -100 | 811,192 | 18,928 | 2.39 | 11.45 | 3 | |||||||||
| -200 | 784,241 | (8,023 | ) | (1.01 | ) | 10.90 | (52 | ) |
(A) EVPE is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets and liabilities.
(B) Present value of assets represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.
(C) EVPE ratio represents EVPE divided by the present value of assets.
Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in determining interest rate risk. Simulation modeling requires making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the modeling assumes that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the
beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or repricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although the information provides an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income and will differ from actual results.
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the forms and rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
The Company’s management, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, provides reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. The design of a control system reflects resource constraints. Because there are inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been or will be detected. These inherent limitations include that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns occur because of simple error or mistake. Further, controls can be circumvented. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2025, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
In the normal course of its business, lawsuits and claims may be brought against the Company and its subsidiaries. There are no currently pending or threatened litigation or proceedings against the Company or its subsidiaries, which if adversely decided, we believe would have a material adverse effect on the Company.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in risk factors applicable to the Company from those disclosed in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
| Total<br>Number of Shares<br>Purchased<br>As Part of<br>Publicly Announced<br>Plans or Programs | Total<br>Number of Shares<br>Withheld (A) | Average Price Paid<br>Per Share | Maximum Number of<br>Shares That May<br>Yet Be Purchased<br>Under the Plans<br>Or Programs (B) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 - | ||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | — | — | $ | — | 880,000 | |||
| February 1, 2025 - | ||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | — | — | — | 880,000 | ||||
| March 1, 2025 - | ||||||||
| March 31, 2025 | — | 41,999 | 29.55 | 880,000 | ||||
| Total | — | 41,999 | $ | 29.55 |
(A) Represents shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the exercise of stock options and/or the vesting of restricted stock awards/units. Such shares are repurchased pursuant to the applicable plan and are not under the Company's share repurchase program.
(B) On January 30, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan to repurchase up to 880,000 shares, which was approximately 5 percent of the outstanding shares as of that date, through December 31, 2026. The timing and amount of shares repurchased will depend on certain factors, including but not limited to, market conditions and prices, the Company's liquidity and capital requirements and alternative uses of capital.
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. Other Information
Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Executive Officers
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, one of our directors or executive officers adopted any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of Company securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.”
ITEM 6. Exhibits
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.
| PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Registrant) | ||
| DATE: May 9, 2025 | By: | /s/ Douglas L. Kennedy |
| Douglas L. Kennedy | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
| DATE: May 9, 2025 | By: | /s/ Frank A. Cavallaro |
| Frank A. Cavallaro | ||
| Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
| (Principal Financial Officer) |
EX-31.1
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Douglas L. Kennedy, certify that:
- I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation;
- Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
- Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
- The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
- Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
- Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
- Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
- Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
- The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
- All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
- Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves Management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
| Date: May 9, 2025 | By: /s/ Douglas L. Kennedy |
|---|---|
| Name: Douglas L. Kennedy | |
| Title: President and Chief Executive Officer |
EX-31.2
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Frank A. Cavallaro, certify that:
- I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation;
- Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
- Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
- The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
- Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
- Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
- Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
- Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
- The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
- All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
- Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves Management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
| Date: May 9, 2025 | By: /s/ Frank A. Cavallaro |
|---|---|
| Name: Frank A. Cavallaro | |
| Title: Senior Executive Vice President,<br><br>Chief Financial Officer |
EX-32
Exhibit 32
CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”), for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Douglas L. Kennedy, as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, and Frank A. Cavallaro, as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, each hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge:
- The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
- The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation.
| /s/ Douglas L. Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Douglas L. Kennedy |
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Date: | May 9, 2025 |
| /s/ Frank A. Cavallaro | |
| --- | --- |
| Name: | Frank A. Cavallaro |
| Title: | Senior Executive Vice President |
| Chief Financial Officer | |
| Date: | May 9, 2025 |