Fentura Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Earnings (unaudited)

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Oct 25, 2024

Dollars in thousands except per share amounts. Certain items in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the September 30, 2024 presentation.

FENTON, Mich., Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fentura Financial, Inc. (OTCQX: FETM) announces quarterly net income results of $867 and $5,637 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively.

Ronald L. Justice, President and CEO, stated, “We ended the 2024 third quarter with record total assets, deposits, and shareholders’ equity. These results are a testament to the continued hard work of our team members, and the local value we provide our Michigan communities. During the third quarter, we announced a merger with ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., pursuant to which ChoiceOne and Fentura will merge in an all-stock transaction. Once completed, the combination will create the third largest publicly traded bank in Michigan with approximately $4.3 billion in consolidated total assets and 56 offices in Western, Central and Southeastern Michigan. We continue to expect to close the transaction in the first quarter of 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.”

Following is a discussion of our financial performance as of, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. At the end of this document is a list of abbreviations and acronyms.

Results of Operations (unaudited)
The following table outlines our QTD results of operations and provides certain performance measures as of, and for the three months ended:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Interest income$22,194$21,487$21,541$21,033$20,416
Interest expense10,2029,6509,3158,5267,757
Net interest income11,99211,83712,22612,50712,659
Credit loss expense (reversal)1,203796(43)(190)(309)
Noninterest income2,2102,3142,3552,1452,338
Noninterest expenses11,97410,92111,16610,12110,594
Federal income tax expense158454668937937
Net income$867$1,980$2,790$3,784$3,775
PER SHARE
Earnings$0.19$0.44$0.63$0.85$0.85
Dividends$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.10$0.10
Tangible book value(1)$30.51$29.84$29.38$28.92$27.64
Quoted market value
High$40.00$24.39$27.20$27.20$23.74
Low$22.16$22.33$24.00$22.26$19.10
Close(1)$39.07$22.50$24.40$27.20$23.74
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average assets0.19%0.45%0.63%0.86%0.86%
Return on average shareholders' equity2.37%5.59%7.98%11.11%11.27%
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity2.54%5.98%8.55%11.94%12.14%
Efficiency ratio84.31%77.17%76.58%69.08%70.64%
Yield on average earning assets (FTE)5.17%5.18%5.15%5.06%4.92%
Rate on interest bearing liabilities3.28%3.22%3.11%2.90%2.66%
Net interest margin to average earning assets (FTE)2.80%2.85%2.92%3.01%3.05%
BALANCE SHEET DATA(1)
Total investment securities$99,724$100,167$103,210$107,615$109,543
Gross loans$1,442,389$1,459,929$1,461,465$1,473,471$1,483,720
Allowance for credit losses$14,700$15,300$15,300$15,400$15,400
Total assets$1,807,370$1,756,629$1,764,629$1,738,952$1,744,939
Total deposits$1,470,586$1,427,059$1,438,408$1,394,182$1,401,797
Borrowed funds$179,970$178,397$178,500$198,500$201,050
Total shareholders' equity$146,398$143,301$141,074$138,702$132,902
Net loans to total deposits97.08%101.23%100.54%104.58%104.75%
Common shares outstanding4,495,0054,490,0874,484,4474,470,8714,466,221
QTD BALANCE SHEET AVERAGES
Total assets$1,797,307$1,762,651$1,771,614$1,740,526$1,739,510
Earning assets$1,708,177$1,669,862$1,683,708$1,649,091$1,646,848
Interest bearing liabilities$1,237,665$1,204,370$1,205,162$1,165,064$1,156,835
Total shareholders' equity$145,240$142,577$140,574$135,157$132,860
Total tangible shareholders' equity$135,959$133,252$131,204$125,723$123,349
Earned common shares outstanding4,466,9514,461,5804,449,3764,443,4634,437,415
Unvested stock grants26,50026,50031,82126,01826,668
Total common shares outstanding4,493,4514,488,0804,481,1974,469,4814,464,083
ASSET QUALITY
Nonperforming loans to gross loans (1)0.71%0.66%0.39%0.38%0.24%
Nonperforming assets to total assets (1)0.58%0.56%0.34%0.35%0.23%
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans (1)1.02%1.05%1.05%1.05%1.04%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to QTD average gross loans0.12%0.05%%(0.01)%(0.03)%
Credit loss expense (reversal) to QTD average gross loans0.08%0.05%%(0.01)%(0.02)%
CAPITAL RATIOS(1)
Total capital to risk weighted assets12.48%12.38%12.27%11.91%11.59%
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets11.42%11.28%11.17%10.82%10.51%
CET1 capital to risk weighted assets10.40%10.28%10.17%9.83%9.53%
Tier 1 leverage ratio8.78%8.92%8.78%8.77%8.58%
(1)At end of period

The following table outlines our YTD results of operations and provides certain performance measures as of, and for the nine months ended (unaudited):

9/30/20249/30/20239/30/20229/30/20219/30/2020
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Interest income$65,222$58,648$41,438$35,161$34,355
Interest expense29,16719,5613,1222,0914,952
Net interest income36,05539,08738,31633,07029,403
Credit loss expense (reversal)1,9561322,258(218)4,652
Noninterest income6,8797,1267,99711,09215,190
Noninterest expenses34,06132,54730,87027,81523,939
Federal income tax expense1,2802,6892,6163,3283,271
Net income$5,637$10,845$10,569$13,237$12,731
PER SHARE
Earnings$1.26$2.45$2.39$2.86$2.73
Dividends$0.33$0.3$0.27$0.24$0.225
Tangible book value(1)$30.51$27.64$25.22$26.53$23.50
Quoted market value
High$40.00$24.10$29.25$27.40$26.00
Low$22.16$18.70$23.00$21.90$12.55
Close(1)$39.07$23.74$23.00$25.75$16.93
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Return on average assets0.42%0.85%0.95%1.36%1.45%
Return on average shareholders' equity5.27%11.15%11.71%14.55%15.79%
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity5.64%12.03%12.75%15.00%16.40%
Efficiency ratio79.33%70.43%66.66%62.98%53.68%
Yield on average earning assets (FTE)5.17%4.84%3.99%3.83%4.12%
Rate on interest bearing liabilities3.20%2.35%0.49%0.37%0.93%
Net interest margin to average earning assets (FTE)2.86%3.23%3.69%3.60%3.52%
BALANCE SHEET DATA(1)
Total investment securities$99,724$109,543$129,886$138,476$78,179
Gross loans$1,442,389$1,483,720$1,350,851$1,015,177$1,060,885
Allowance for credit losses$14,700$15,400$12,200$10,500$10,100
Total assets$1,807,370$1,744,939$1,588,592$1,329,300$1,284,845
Total deposits$1,470,586$1,401,797$1,345,209$1,144,291$1,061,470
Borrowed funds$179,970$201,050$116,600$50,000$96,217
Total shareholders' equity$146,398$132,902$121,630$124,809$114,081
Net loans to total deposits97.08%104.75%99.51%87.80%98.99%
Common shares outstanding4,495,0054,466,2214,434,9374,569,9354,691,142
YTD BALANCE SHEET AVERAGES
Total assets$1,777,188$1,710,941$1,485,489$1,297,657$1,171,415
Earning assets$1,687,249$1,620,015$1,391,179$1,230,553$1,116,861
Interest bearing liabilities$1,215,731$1,111,687$858,600$748,472$711,449
Total shareholders' equity$142,796$130,068$120,704$121,659$107,711
Total tangible shareholders' equity$133,470$120,482$110,792$117,991$103,712
Earned common shares outstanding4,459,3034,428,9634,425,8184,630,7094,665,951
Unvested stock grants28,27428,53025,46221,08813,966
Total common shares outstanding4,487,5774,457,4934,451,2804,651,7974,679,917
ASSET QUALITY
Nonperforming loans to gross loans (1)0.71%0.24%0.12%0.82%0.07%
Nonperforming assets to total assets (1)0.58%0.23%0.12%0.63%0.06%
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans (1)1.02%1.04%0.90%1.03%0.95%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to YTD average gross loans0.18%(0.03)%0.05%0.02%0.03%
Credit loss expense (reversal) to YTD average gross loans0.13%0.01%0.19%(0.02)%0.44%
CAPITAL RATIOS(1)
Total capital to risk weighted assets12.48%11.59%10.96%13.63%15.57%
Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets11.42%10.51%10.07%12.64%14.40%
CET1 capital to risk weighted assets10.40%9.53%9.04%11.33%12.77%
Tier 1 leverage ratio8.78%8.58%8.91%10.21%9.86%
(1)At end of period

Income Statement Breakdown and Analysis

Quarter to Date
9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Net income$867$1,980$2,790$3,784$3,775
Acquisition related items (net of tax)
Other acquisition related expenses753
Amortization of core deposit intangibles3534366060
Total acquisition related items (net of tax)78834366060
Other nonrecurring items (net of tax)
Proxy contest related expenses
Prepayment penalties collected(24)(40)(58)(85)(29)
Total other nonrecurring items (net of tax)(24)(40)(58)(85)(29)
Adjusted net income from operations$1,631$1,974$2,768$3,759$3,806
Net interest income$11,992$11,837$12,226$12,507$12,659
Prepayment penalties collected(31)(51)(73)(107)(37)
Adjusted net interest income$11,961$11,786$12,153$12,400$12,622
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Based on adjusted net income from operations
Earnings per share$0.37$0.44$0.62$0.85$0.86
Return on average assets0.36%0.45%0.63%0.86%0.87%
Return on average shareholders' equity4.47%5.57%7.92%11.03%11.37%
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity4.77%5.96%8.49%11.86%12.24%
Efficiency ratio77.45%77.15%76.65%69.06%70.31%
Based on adjusted net interest income
Yield on average earning assets (FTE)5.16%5.17%5.13%5.03%4.91%
Rate on interest bearing liabilities3.28%3.22%3.11%2.90%2.66%
Net interest margin to average earning assets (FTE)2.79%2.84%2.90%2.98%3.04%
Year to Date September 30Variance
20242023Amount%
Net income$5,637$10,845$(5,208)(48.02)%
Acquisition related items (net of tax)
Other acquisition related expenses753753N/M
Amortization of core deposit intangibles105180(75)(41.67)%
Total acquisition related items (net of tax)858180678376.67%
Other nonrecurring items (net of tax)
Proxy contest related expenses413(413)(100.00)%
Prepayment penalties collected(122)(133)11(8.27)%
Total other nonrecurring items (net of tax)(122)280(402)(143.57)%
Adjusted net income from operations$6,373$11,305$(4,932)(43.63)%
Net interest income$36,055$39,087$(3,032)(7.76)%
Prepayment penalties collected(155)(169)14(8.28)%
Adjusted net interest income$35,900$38,918$(3,018)(7.75)%
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Based on adjusted net income from operations
Earnings per share$1.43$2.55$(1.12)(43.92)%
Return on average assets0.48%0.88%(0.40)%
Return on average shareholders' equity5.96%11.62%(5.66)%
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity6.38%12.55%(6.17)%
Efficiency ratio77.08%69.06%8.02%
Based on adjusted net interest income
Yield on average earning assets (FTE)5.16%4.83%0.33%
Rate on interest bearing liabilities3.20%2.35%0.85%
Net interest margin to average earning assets (FTE)2.85%3.22%(0.37)%

Average Balances, Interest Rate, and Net Interest Income

The following tables present the daily average amount outstanding for each major category of interest earning assets, nonearning assets, interest bearing liabilities, and noninterest bearing liabilities. These tables also present an analysis of interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. All interest income is reported on a FTE basis using a federal income tax rate of 21%. Loans in nonaccrual status, for the purpose of the following computations, are included in the average loan balances.

Net interest income is the amount by which interest income on earning assets exceeds the interest expenses on interest bearing liabilities. Net interest income, which includes loan fees, is influenced by changes in the balance and mix of assets and liabilities and market interest rates. We exert some control over these factors; however, FRB monetary policy and competition have a significant impact. For analytical purposes, net interest income is adjusted to a FTE basis by adding the income tax savings from interest on tax exempt loans, and nontaxable investment securities, thus making period-to-period comparisons more meaningful.

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024June 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Average Balance Tax Equivalent Interest Average Yield / Rate Average Balance Tax Equivalent Interest Average Yield / Rate Average Balance Tax Equivalent Interest Average Yield / Rate
Interest earning assets
Total loans$1,450,371$19,5995.38%$1,462,362$19,5505.38%$1,477,343$19,1705.15%
Taxable investment securities89,1753351.49%89,7513501.57%101,5493971.55%
Nontaxable investment securities10,580572.14%11,059622.25%12,670702.19%
Interest earning cash and cash equivalents148,8722,0235.41%97,5111,3315.49%43,8655945.37%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock9,1791928.32%9,1792079.07%11,4211996.91%
Total earning assets1,708,17722,2065.17%1,669,86221,5005.18%1,646,84820,4304.92%
Nonearning assets
Allowance for credit losses(15,282)(15,300)(15,503)
Premises and equipment, net13,51413,96415,210
Accrued income and other assets90,89894,12592,955
Total assets$1,797,307$1,762,651$1,739,510
Interest bearing liabilities
Interest bearing demand deposits$460,256$4,0543.50%$429,141$3,7453.51%$416,500$3,2303.08%
Savings deposits261,6204160.63%266,7314080.62%290,9394290.59%
Time deposits336,5703,8654.57%330,0243,7564.58%248,3892,2803.64%
Borrowed funds179,2191,8674.14%178,4741,7413.92%201,0071,8183.59%
Total interest bearing liabilities1,237,66510,2023.28%1,204,3709,6503.22%1,156,8357,7572.66%
Noninterest bearing liabilities
Noninterest bearing deposits402,274405,985435,398
Accrued interest and other liabilities12,1289,71914,417
Shareholders' equity145,240142,577132,860
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,797,307$1,762,651$1,739,510
Net interest income (FTE)$12,004$11,850$12,673
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE)2.80%2.85%3.05%
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Average BalanceTax Equivalent InterestAverage Yield / RateAverage BalanceTax Equivalent InterestAverage Yield / Rate
Interest earning assets
Total loans$1,461,289$58,7585.37%$1,464,959$55,7495.09%
Taxable investment securities91,0411,0441.53%106,1581,2501.57%
Nontaxable investment securities11,2001862.22%13,4032272.26%
Interest earning cash and cash equivalents114,5404,6735.45%24,4849555.21%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock9,1796008.73%11,0115156.25%
Total earning assets1,687,24965,2615.17%1,620,01558,6964.84%
Nonearning assets
Allowance for credit losses(15,328)(15,290)
Premises and equipment, net13,95715,342
Accrued income and other assets91,31090,874
Total assets$1,777,188$1,710,941
Interest bearing liabilities
Interest bearing demand deposits$436,997$11,3583.47%$385,316$7,9272.75%
Savings deposits266,8831,2370.62%312,7621,3360.57%
Time deposits331,11311,2654.54%196,8384,5953.12%
Borrowed funds180,7385,3073.92%216,7715,7033.52%
Total interest bearing liabilities1,215,73129,1673.20%1,111,68719,5612.35%
Noninterest bearing liabilities
Noninterest bearing deposits408,449455,069
Accrued interest and other liabilities10,21214,117
Shareholders' equity142,796130,068
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,777,188$1,710,941
Net interest income (FTE)$36,094$39,135
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE)2.86%3.23%

Volume and Rate Variance Analysis

The following table sets forth the effect of volume and rate changes on interest income and expense for the periods indicated. For the purpose of this table, changes in interest due to volume and rate were determined as follows:

Volume - change in volume multiplied by the previous period's rate.
Rate - change in the FTE rate multiplied by the previous period's volume.

The change in interest due to both volume and rate has been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30, 2024September 30, 2024September 30, 2024
Compared ToCompared ToCompared To
June 30, 2024September 30, 2023September 30, 2023
Increase (Decrease) Due toIncrease (Decrease) Due toIncrease (Decrease) Due to
Volume Rate Net Volume Rate Net Volume Rate Net
Changes in interest income
Total loans$49$$49$(1,847)$2,276$429$(227)$3,236$3,009
Taxable investment securities(2)(13)(15)(47)(15)(62)(175)(31)(206)
Nontaxable investment securities(2)(3)(5)(12)(1)(13)(37)(4)(41)
Interest earning cash and cash equivalents825(133)6921,42451,4293,672463,718
Federal Home Loan Bank stock(15)(15)(161)154(7)(137)22285
Total changes in interest income870(164)706(643)2,4191,7763,0963,4696,565
Changes in interest expense
Interest bearing demand deposits380(71)3093594658241,1622,2693,431
Savings deposits(25)338(147)134(13)(258)159(99)
Time deposits158(49)1099226631,5854,0012,6696,670
Borrowed funds9117126(896)94549(1,265)869(396)
Total changes in interest expense522305522382,2072,4453,6405,9669,606
Net change in net interest income (FTE)$348$(194)$154$(881)$212$(669)$(544)$(2,497)$(3,041)
Average Yield/Rate for the Three Months Ended
9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Total earning assets5.17%5.18%5.15%5.06%4.92%
Total interest bearing liabilities3.28%3.22%3.11%2.90%2.66%
Net interest margin to earning assets (FTE)2.80%2.85%2.92%3.01%3.05%
Quarter to Date Net Interest Income (FTE)
9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Interest income$22,194$21,487$21,541$21,033$20,416
FTE adjustment1213141414
Total interest income (FTE)22,20621,50021,55521,04720,430
Total interest expense10,2029,6509,3158,5267,757
Net interest income (FTE)$12,004$11,850$12,240$12,521$12,673

Noninterest Income

Three Months Ended
9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Service charges and fees
Trust and investment services619607641433572
ATM and debit card541545512549568
Service charges on deposit accounts163162140211244
Total1,3231,3141,2931,1931,384
Net gain on sales of residential mortgage loans21117714396164
Net gain on sales of commercial loans13398296226
Change in fair value of equity investments33(3)(10)42(28)
Changes in the fair value of MSR(175)(44)(96)(108)119
Other
Mortgage servicing fees389386394398398
Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance206207204192181
Other90179131106120
Total685772729696699
Total noninterest income$2,210$2,314$2,355$2,145$2,338
Memo items:
Residential mortgage operations$425$519$441$386$681
Nine Months Ended September 30Variance
20242023Amount%
Service charges and fees
Trust and investment services$1,867$1,704$1639.57%
ATM and debit card1,5981,669(71)(4.25)%
Service charges on deposit accounts465686(221)(32.22)%
Total3,9304,059(129)(3.18)%
Net gain on sales of residential mortgage loans53152381.53%
Net gain on sales of commercial loans52795432454.74%
Change in fair value of equity investments20(29)49(168.97)%
Changes in the fair value of MSR(315)218(533)(244.50)%
Other
Mortgage servicing fees1,1691,210(41)(3.39)%
Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance6175318616.20%
Other400519(119)(22.93)%
Total2,1862,260(74)(3.27)%
Total noninterest income$6,879$7,126$(247)(3.47)%
Memo items:
Residential mortgage operations$1,385$1,951$(566)(29.01)%

Residential Mortgage Operations

Residential mortgage operations includes net gains on sales of loans, changes in the fair value of mortgage servicing rights, and mortgage servicing fees.

Net gain on sales of residential mortgage loans represents the income earned on the sale of residential mortgage loans into the secondary market. Although elevated interest rates and limited inventories have significantly driven down the volume of new originations and refinancing activity, we continue to actively sell residential mortgage loans into the secondary market. During the third quarter of 2024, residential mortgage originations sold into the secondary market totaled $10,722.

Changes in the fair value of MSR are highly correlated to changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds. During the third quarter of 2024, the fair value of the servicing portfolio decreased primarily due to a decline in the size of the servicing portfolio, as the portfolio declined by $4,741. Mortgage servicing rights are expected to continue to decline due to likely further reductions in the size of our servicing portfolio as paydowns and maturities are expected to outpace new originations.

Mortgage servicing fees includes the fees earned for servicing loans that have been sold into the secondary market. The annual decrease in mortgage servicing fees is directly related to the size of the serviced portfolio. Due to reduced levels of secondary market originations and prepayments, the serviced loan portfolio declined by $22,584, or 3.58%, since September 30, 2023. We expect mortgage servicing fees to trend modestly downward in future periods due to decreased secondary market originations.

All Other Noninterest Income

Trust and investment services includes income earned from contracts with customers to manage assets for investment and/or to transact on their accounts through the wealth management and trust department. Trust services and wealth management fees are subject to market fluctuations and interest rate changes. We expect trust and investment services fees to modestly increase in future periods.

ATM and debit card income represents fees earned on ATM and debit card transactions. We expect these fees to approximate current levels in 2024.

Service charges on deposit accounts includes fees earned from deposit customers for transaction-based charges, account maintenance and overdraft services. These charges have declined in 2024 due to a reduced level of NSF fees charged to customers based on regulatory guidance and overall industry trends. Service charges on deposit accounts are expected to approximate current levels throughout the remainder of the year.

Net gain on sales of commercial loans represents the income earned from the sale of commercial loans into the secondary market. Throughout 2024, we sold the guaranteed portion of select SBA loans. We anticipate this strategy to continue throughout the remainder of the year.

Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance is expected to modestly increase throughout 2024.

Other includes miscellaneous other income items, none of which are individually significant.

Noninterest Expenses

Three Months Ended
9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Compensation and benefits$5,839$5,842$6,066$5,521$5,592
Professional services799963894695726
Furniture and equipment668689727696668
Occupancy622605623610591
Data processing751490547505576
Loan and collection349425322301232
Advertising and promotional312337348139506
Other
Acquisition related expenses953
FDIC insurance premiums275327299270330
ATM and debit card214188171158153
Telephone and communication9586109103115
Amortization of core deposit intangibles4444457675
Other general and administrative1,0539251,0151,0471,030
Total2,6341,5701,6391,6541,703
Total noninterest expenses$11,974$10,921$11,166$10,121$10,594
Nine Months Ended
September 30
Variance
20242023Amount%
Compensation and benefits$17,747$16,876$8715.16%
Professional services2,6562,729(73)(2.67)%
Furniture and equipment2,0842,07950.24%
Occupancy1,8501,815351.93%
Data processing1,7881,6541348.10%
Loan and collection1,09692916717.98%
Advertising and promotional9971,466(469)(31.99)%
Other
Acquisition related expenses953953N/M
FDIC insurance premiums901861404.65%
ATM and debit card5734938016.23%
Telephone and communication290334(44)(13.17)%
Amortization of core deposit intangibles133227(94)(41.41)%
Other general and administrative2,9933,084(91)(2.95)%
Total5,8434,99984416.88%
Total noninterest expenses$34,061$32,547$1,5144.65%

Compensation and benefits includes salaries, commissions and incentives, employee benefits, and payroll taxes. Compensation and benefits has increased in 2024 due to an increase in the size of the organization, merit increases, and market based adjustments. We expect a modest increase in overall compensation and benefits throughout the remainder of 2024.

Professional services include expenses relating to third-party professional services. These services include, but are not limited to, regulatory, auditing, consulting, and legal. Professional services expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods.

Furniture and equipment and occupancy expenses primarily consist of depreciation, repairs and maintenance, certain service contracts, and other related items. These expenses are expected to approximate current levels throughout the remainder of 2024.

Data processing primarily includes the expenses relating to our core data processor. The increase in data processing in the third quarter of 2024 is primarily due to the loss of incentive credits from our core data processor following our proposed merger announcement. Data processing expenses are expected to modestly increase throughout 2024 due to annual contractual increases from our core data processor.

Loan and collection includes expenses related to the origination and collection of loans. The increase in such expenses in 2024 is due to increased levels of home ownership grants. Loan and collection expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods as loan growth is expected to approximate current levels.

Advertising and promotional expenses includes media costs and any donations or sponsorships. These expenses also include marketing efforts to attract new and expand existing customer loan and deposit account relationships. Total advertising and promotional expenses have declined in 2024 due to the expiration of certain long-term sponsorship commitments. Advertising and promotional expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods.

Acquisition related expenses includes expenses related to our proposed merger with ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., which was announced during the third quarter of 2024. These expenses include services rendered for investment banking, legal and accounting. We expect to incur additional acquisition related expenses in future periods.

FDIC insurance premiums typically fluctuate each period based on the size of the balance sheet, capital position and overall risk profile. FDIC insurance premiums are expected to approximate current levels in future periods.

ATM and debit card expenses fluctuate based on customer and non-customer utilization of ATMs and customer debit card volumes. We expect these fees to approximate current levels in future periods.

Telephone and communication includes expenses relating to our communication systems. These expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods.

Amortization of core deposit intangibles relates to the core deposits acquired from Community Bancorp, Inc. on December 31, 2016 and FSB on December 1, 2021. These core deposit intangibles are being amortized using an accelerated sum-of-years-digits method over their estimated useful lives of seven years. The core deposit intangibles associated with the acquisition of Community Bancorp, Inc. were fully amortized as of December 31, 2023. The core deposit intangibles associated with the acquisition of FSB will be amortized through 2028.

Other general and administrative includes miscellaneous other expense items. Other general and administrative expenses are expected to approximate current levels in future periods.

Balance Sheet Breakdown and Analysis

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks$199,717$128,590$132,349$90,661$83,365
Total investment securities99,724100,167103,210107,615109,543
Residential mortgage loans held-for-sale, at fair value1,8612,4401,0677471,037
Gross loans1,442,3891,459,9291,461,4651,473,4711,483,720
Less allowance for credit losses14,70015,30015,30015,40015,400
Net loans1,427,6891,444,6291,446,1651,458,0711,468,320
All other assets78,37980,80381,83881,85882,674
Total assets$1,807,370$1,756,629$1,764,629$1,738,952$1,744,939
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total deposits$1,470,586$1,427,059$1,438,408$1,394,182$1,401,797
Total borrowed funds179,970178,397178,500198,500201,050
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities10,4167,8726,6477,5689,190
Total liabilities1,660,9721,613,3281,623,5551,600,2501,612,037
Total shareholders' equity146,398143,301141,074138,702132,902
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,807,370$1,756,629$1,764,629$1,738,952$1,744,939
9/30/2024 vs 6/30/20249/30/2024 vs 9/30/2023
VarianceVariance
Amount%Amount%
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks$71,12755.31%$116,352139.57%
Total investment securities(443)(0.44)%(9,819)(8.96)%
Residential mortgage loans held-for-sale, at fair value(579)(23.73)%82479.46%
Gross loans(17,540)(1.20)%(41,331)(2.79)%
Less allowance for credit losses(600)(3.92)%(700)(4.55)%
Net loans(16,940)(1.17)%(40,631)(2.77)%
All other assets(2,424)(3.00)%(4,295)(5.20)%
Total assets$50,7412.89%$62,4313.58%
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total deposits$43,5273.05%$68,7894.91%
Total borrowed funds1,5730.88%(21,080)(10.48)%
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities2,54432.32%1,22613.34%
Total liabilities47,6442.95%48,9353.04%
Total shareholders' equity3,0972.16%13,49610.15%
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$50,7412.89%$62,4313.58%

Cash and due from banks

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Cash and due from banks
Noninterest bearing$37,871$35,437$26,128$29,997$35,121
Interest bearing161,84693,153106,22160,66448,244
Total$199,717$128,590$132,349$90,661$83,365
9/30/2024 vs 6/30/20249/30/2024 vs 9/30/2023
VarianceVariance
Amount%Amount%
Cash and due from banks
Noninterest bearing$2,4346.87%$2,7507.83%
Interest bearing68,69373.74%113,602235.47%
Total$71,12755.31%$116,352139.57%

Cash and due from banks fluctuates from period to period based on loan demand and variances in deposit account balances.

Primary and secondary liquidity sources

The following table outlines our primary and secondary sources of liquidity as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Cash and cash equivalents$199,717$128,590$132,349$90,661$83,365
Fair value of unpledged investment securities77,01974,77573,68080,24782,103
FHLB borrowing availability190,000190,000190,000170,000170,000
Unsecured lines of credit23,00023,00023,00020,00020,000
Funds available through the Fed Discount Window109106107111110
Parent company line of credit5,1007,0003,5003,500950
Total liquidity sources$494,945$423,471$422,636$364,519$356,528

The increase in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024 was due to an increase in total deposits (see "Total deposits" below).

In addition to the above liquidity sources, we also have the option of utilizing wholesale funding sources, such as brokered NOW accounts, brokered time deposits, and internet time deposits. Although wholesale funding sources are typically more expensive than core deposits and other liquidity sources, they are an integral part of our overall asset and liability management strategy.

Investment securities

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Available-for-sale
U.S. Government and federal agency$19,432$20,430$20,427$22,425$23,420
State and municipal18,99719,10820,40320,46020,992
Mortgage backed residential44,08645,80847,50549,07650,786
Certificates of deposit2,2342,4812,7292,7283,956
Collateralized mortgage obligations - agencies21,64022,21322,77823,32024,062
Unrealized gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities(8,798)(12,179)(13,027)(12,760)(15,958)
Total available-for-sale97,59197,861100,815105,249107,258
Held-to-maturity state and municipal535791877878879
Equity securities1,5981,5151,5181,4881,406
Total investment securities$99,724$100,167$103,210$107,615$109,543
9/30/2024 vs 6/30/20249/30/2024 vs 9/30/2023
VarianceVariance
Amount%Amount%
Available-for-sale
U.S. Government and federal agency(998)(4.88)%$(3,988)(17.03)%
State and municipal(111)(0.58)%(1,995)(9.50)%
Mortgage backed residential(1,722)(3.76)%(6,700)(13.19)%
Certificates of deposit(247)(9.96)%(1,722)(43.53)%
Collateralized mortgage obligations - agencies(573)(2.58)%(2,422)(10.07)%
Unrealized gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities3,381(27.76)%7,160(44.87)%
Total available-for-sale(270)(0.28)%(9,667)(9.01)%
Held-to-maturity state and municipal(256)(32.36)%(344)(39.14)%
Equity securities835.48%19213.66%
Total investment securities$(443)(0.44)%$(9,819)(8.96)%

The amortized cost and fair value of AFS investment securities as of September 30, 2024 were as follows:

Maturing
Due in One Year or LessAfter One Year But Within Five YearsAfter Five Years But Within Ten YearsAfter Ten YearsSecurities with Variable Monthly Payments or Noncontractual MaturitiesTotal
U.S. Government and federal agency$6,481$12,951$$$$19,432
State and municipal1,62415,1901,1131,07018,997
Mortgage backed residential44,08644,086
Certificates of deposit2,2342,234
Collateralized mortgage obligations - agencies21,64021,640
Total amortized cost$10,339$28,141$1,113$1,070$65,726$106,389
Fair value$10,111$26,620$1,017$1,001$58,842$97,591

The amortized cost and fair value of HTM investment securities as of September 30, 2024 were as follows:

Maturing
Due in One Year or LessAfter One Year But Within Five YearsAfter Five Years But Within Ten YearsAfter Ten YearsSecurities with Variable Monthly Payments or Noncontractual MaturitiesTotal
State and municipal$85$295$155$$$535
Fair value$84$290$152$$$526

Total investment securities have declined in recent periods primarily due to maturities and prepayments. As a result of overall market conditions, we have not replenished maturing securities with new purchases.

Residential mortgage loans held-for-sale, at fair value

Loans HFS represent the fair value of loans that have been committed to be sold to the secondary market, but have not yet been delivered. The level of loans HFS fluctuates based on loan demand as well as the timing of loan deliveries to the secondary market.

Loans and allowance for credit losses

As outlined in the following tables, our loan portfolio has strategically declined throughout the past 12 months. As a result of current market conditions, we expect minimal loan growth throughout the remainder of 2024. Specifically, our commercial pipeline has declined significantly, and the requests that are being presented are lower dollar balances and often carry an SBA guarantee.

The following tables outline the composition and changes in the loan portfolio as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Commercial and industrial$109,188$120,331$114,772$118,089$125,330
Commercial real estate855,270864,200867,270870,693874,870
Total commercial loans964,458984,531982,042988,7821,000,200
Residential mortgage419,140418,403426,762431,836431,740
Home equity55,47553,13348,56848,38047,069
Total residential real estate loans474,615471,536475,330480,216478,809
Consumer3,3163,8624,0934,4734,711
Gross loans1,442,3891,459,9291,461,4651,473,4711,483,720
Allowance for credit losses(14,700)(15,300)(15,300)(15,400)(15,400)
Loans, net$1,427,689$1,444,629$1,446,165$1,458,071$1,468,320
Memo items:
Residential mortgage loans serviced for others$609,113$613,854$619,160$624,765$631,697
9/30/2024 vs 6/30/20249/30/2024 vs 9/30/2023
VarianceVariance
Amount%Amount%
Commercial and industrial$(11,143)(9.26)%$(16,142)(12.88)%
Commercial real estate(8,930)(1.03)%(19,600)(2.24)%
Total commercial loans(20,073)(2.04)%(35,742)(3.57)%
Residential mortgage7370.18%(12,600)(2.92)%
Home equity2,3424.41%8,40617.86%
Total residential real estate loans3,0790.65%(4,194)(0.88)%
Consumer(546)(14.14)%(1,395)(29.61)%
Gross loans(17,540)(1.20)%(41,331)(2.79)%
Allowance for credit losses600(3.92)%700(4.55)%
Loans, net$(16,940)(1.17)%$(40,631)(2.77)%
Memo items:
Residential mortgage loans serviced for others$(4,741)(0.77)%$(22,584)(3.58)%

The following table presents historical loan balances by portfolio segment as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Loans collectively evaluated
Commercial and industrial$102,523$113,254$112,542$115,665$124,860
Commercial real estate854,038864,026867,270870,524874,701
Residential mortgage416,864416,130423,881429,109428,927
Home equity55,41653,05648,38848,13646,898
Consumer3,3253,8624,0934,4734,711
Subtotal1,432,1661,450,3281,456,1741,467,9071,480,097
Loans individually evaluated
Commercial and industrial6,6657,0772,2302,424470
Commercial real estate1,232174169169
Residential mortgage2,2762,2732,8812,7272,813
Home equity4877180244171
Consumer2
Subtotal10,2239,6015,2915,5643,623
Gross Loans$1,442,389$1,459,929$1,461,465$1,473,471$1,483,720

The following table presents historical allowance for credit losses allocations by portfolio segment as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Allowance for credit losses for collectively evaluated loans
Commercial and industrial$1,436$1,434$1,300$1,407$1,362
Commercial real estate8,3478,9038,3598,4678,703
Residential mortgage4,1314,1334,2024,4094,439
Home equity348327305321315
Consumer5180384436
Unallocated670355294
Subtotal14,31314,87714,87415,00315,149
Allowance for credit losses for individually evaluated loans
Commercial and industrial385423423363248
Commercial real estate
Residential mortgage3343
Home equity
Consumer2
Unallocated
Subtotal387423426397251
Allowance for credit losses$14,700$15,300$15,300$15,400$15,400
Commercial and industrial$1,784$1,857$1,723$1,770$1,610
Commercial real estate8,3478,9038,3598,4678,703
Residential mortgage4,1314,1334,2054,4434,442
Home equity348327305321315
Consumer5380384436
Unallocated670355294
Allowance for credit losses$14,700$15,300$15,300$15,400$15,400

Loan concentration analysis

As a result of current economic conditions, there continues to be a heightened focus in the financial industry for non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, most specifically retail and office space industries. While we continue to monitor various industries that have been impacted by the pandemic, we also continue to monitor the effects of inflation, supply chain disruption, elevated interest rates, and office space usage associated with an increased remote workforce. The overall credit quality indicators of non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio have remained strong. Performance is based on debt service coverage ratio, loan to value ratio and payment trends. As of September 30, 2024, there were no delinquencies in the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio. We expect the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio to experience insignificant growth, if any, in future periods.

Within the net lease and retail strip center non-owner occupied commercial real estate pools, we have exposure to Rite Aid. During the fourth quarter of 2023, Rite Aid, which operates over 2,000 retail pharmacies across 17 states, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. During the third quarter of 2024, Rite Aid announced that it successfully emerged from bankruptcy protection and will now operate as a private company. However, all Rite Aid stores in Michigan were closed as part of the company's restructuring. As a result, one commercial real estate loan was partially charged off and its remaining balance was moved to nonaccrual status during the third quarter of 2024. We continue to actively monitor five remaining loans previously associated with Rite Aid.

With the ongoing pressures on the office sector due to remote work capabilities and less required office space, we continue to monitor the office pool more closely for potential deterioration. It is not expected that there will be much, if any, impact on portfolio performance in this pool in the near future due to existing lease terms, tenant mix, office size, and strong underwriting at origination. Due to current economic uncertainty and the pressures noted above, it is unlikely that we will seek new loan originations in the non-owner occupied office pool in 2024.

Below is a description of each industry pool within the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio:

Net lease: Loans in this pool represent national credit tenants (or franchisees of the same) or large regional tenants with excellent credit. These loans are typically single tenant net lease credits with strong debt service coverage ratios and lease terms that extend beyond the maturity of the loan.

Retail strip centers: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by retail strip centers. The tenant base within this pool consists primarily of retail space whose average lease periods run between one and ten years. Larger strip centers are usually anchored by a national or regional tenant. Guarantors in this category typically have large liquid reserves.

Office: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by non-owner occupied office buildings. The tenant base includes legal and other professional services whose average lease periods run from three to fifteen years.

Special use: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by special use buildings, which include hotels, motels, assisted living and nursing homes that are not classified as construction or SBA loans.

Industrial: Loans in this pool represent investment properties used for manufacturing and production.

Medical office: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by non-owner occupied medical office buildings. The tenant base includes medical services whose average lease periods run from three to fifteen years.

Self storage: Loans in this pool represent self storage buildings. Loan terms are generally five years or less and the lease terms of the units are typically on a month-to-month basis.

Mixed use: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by mixed use real estate. The tenant base within this pool consists primarily of office-retail, office-residential or retail-residential space. The properties are most often purchased by individuals for investment purposes.

Retail: Loans in this pool represent loans collateralized by single tenant retail buildings whose average lease periods run over five years.

The following tables present the composition of current and historical non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, based on loan collateral, by industry pool:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Net lease$137,406$141,064$147,103$149,056$160,077
Retail strip centers106,948106,631107,83498,58896,567
Office61,89762,23761,65761,82262,959
Special use71,30771,00658,27858,71057,612
Industrial23,33823,10722,57528,38028,906
Medical office24,55124,81825,38025,84228,591
Self storage32,79732,50225,66023,45521,993
Mixed use16,82916,98017,17417,33519,833
Retail15,18317,19112,53312,98114,115
Total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans$490,256$495,536$478,194$476,169$490,653
9/30/2024 vs 6/30/20249/30/2024 vs 9/30/2023
VarianceVariance
Amount%Amount%
Net lease$(3,658)(2.59)%$(22,671)(14.16)%
Retail strip centers3170.30%10,38110.75%
Office(340)(0.55)%(1,062)(1.69)%
Special use3010.42%13,69523.77%
Industrial2311.00%(5,568)(19.26)%
Medical office(267)(1.08)%(4,040)(14.13)%
Self storage2950.91%10,80449.12%
Mixed use(151)(0.89)%(3,004)(15.15)%
Retail(2,008)(11.68)%1,0687.57%
Total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans$(5,280)(1.07)%$(397)(0.08)%

The following table presents the average loan size of current and historical non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, based on loan collateral, by industry pool:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Net lease$1,383$1,291$1,311$1,316$1,300
Retail strip centers2,3792,1972,2312,1352,115
Office1,3701,3631,2961,2971,294
Special use2,6122,5462,0642,0792,134
Industrial9339259411,0921,072
Medical office1,1161,1281,1031,0781,145
Self storage1,9231,9261,5091,3801,692
Mixed use1,3241,3341,3211,3331,240
Retail407513447461429
Total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans$1,489$1,448$1,392$1,379$1,362

The following table presents current and historical non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, based on loan collateral, by industry pool as a percentage of gross loans:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Net lease9.53%9.66%10.07%10.12%10.79%
Retail strip centers7.41%7.30%7.38%6.69%6.51%
Office4.29%4.26%4.22%4.20%4.24%
Special use4.94%4.86%3.99%3.98%3.88%
Industrial1.62%1.58%1.54%1.93%1.95%
Medical office1.70%1.70%1.74%1.75%1.93%
Self storage2.27%2.23%1.76%1.59%1.48%
Mixed use1.17%1.16%1.18%1.18%1.34%
Retail1.05%1.18%0.86%0.88%0.95%
Total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans to gross loans33.98%33.93%32.74%32.32%33.07%

Asset quality

The following table summarizes our current, past due, and nonaccrual loans as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Accruing interest
Current$1,428,014$1,445,780$1,451,432$1,463,668$1,477,386
Past due 30-89 days4,1524,5344,3444,2392,711
Past due 90 days or more14398
Total accruing interest1,432,1661,450,3281,456,1741,467,9071,480,097
Nonaccrual10,2239,6015,2915,5643,623
Total loans$1,442,389$1,459,929$1,461,465$1,473,471$1,483,720
Total loans past due and in nonaccrual status$14,375$14,149$10,033$9,803$6,334

The following table summarizes the our nonperforming assets as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Nonaccrual loans$10,223$9,601$5,291$5,564$3,623
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more14398
Total nonperforming loans10,2239,6155,6895,5643,623
Other real estate owned293293345597345
Total nonperforming assets$10,516$9,908$6,034$6,161$3,968

The following table summarizes our charge-offs, recoveries and allowance for credit losses as of, and for the three-month periods ended:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Total charge-offs$1,814$814$86$110$16
Total recoveries111829300455
Net charge-offs (recoveries)$1,803$796$57$(190)$(439)
Allowance for credit losses$1,203$796$(43)$(190)$(309)

During the third quarter of 2024, we partially charged off one commercial real estate loan for $1,443 related to the Rite Aid bankruptcy filing. We believe that the credit characteristics are unique and are not an indication of softening in the remainder of our commercial loan portfolio.

The following table summarizes the our primary asset quality measures as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Nonperforming loans to gross loans0.71%0.66%0.39%0.38%0.24%
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.58%0.56%0.34%0.35%0.23%
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans1.02%1.05%1.05%1.05%1.04%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to QTD average gross loans0.12%0.05%%(0.01)%(0.03)%
Credit loss expense (reversal) to QTD average gross loans0.08%0.05%%(0.01)%(0.02)%

The following table summarizes the average loan size as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Commercial and industrial$310$343$326$334$353
Commercial real estate901906900905896
Total commercial loans740754746752751
Residential mortgage235234234236234
Home equity5856535352
Total residential real estate loans173173174175174
Consumer1213131312
Gross loans$335$337$336$337$335

All other assets

The following tables outline the composition and changes in other assets as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Premises and equipment, net$13,203$13,661$14,111$14,561$14,928
Federal Home Loan Bank stock9,1799,1799,1799,1799,179
Corporate owned life insurance28,12927,87727,67027,46627,274
Mortgage servicing rights8,4618,6368,6808,7768,884
Accrued interest receivable4,3544,7474,8694,4724,485
Goodwill8,8538,8538,8538,8538,853
Other assets
Core deposit intangibles400444488533609
Right-of-use assets1,0621,1421,2371,3331,426
Other real estate owned293293345597345
Other4,4455,9716,4066,0886,691
Total6,2007,8508,4768,5519,071
All other assets$78,379$80,803$81,838$81,858$82,674
9/30/2024 vs 6/30/20249/30/2024 vs 9/30/2023
VarianceVariance
Amount%Amount%
Premises and equipment, net$(458)(3.35)%$(1,725)(11.56)%
Federal Home Loan Bank stock%%
Corporate owned life insurance2520.90%8553.13%
Mortgage servicing rights(175)(2.03)%(423)(4.76)%
Accrued interest receivable(393)(8.28)%(131)(2.92)%
Goodwill%%
Other assets
Core deposit intangibles(44)(9.91)%(209)(34.32)%
Right-of-use assets(80)(7.01)%(364)(25.53)%
Other real estate owned%(52)(15.07)%
Other(1,526)(25.56)%(2,246)(33.57)%
Total(1,650)(21.02)%(2,871)(31.65)%
All other assets$(2,424)(3.00)%$(4,295)(5.20)%

The annual decrease in premises and equipment was due to depreciation on our existing premises and equipment.

Total deposits

The following tables outline the composition and changes in the deposit portfolio as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Noninterest bearing demand$398,338$404,521$401,518$423,019$425,820
Interest bearing
Savings264,337262,538274,922273,302293,310
Money market demand250,715230,304229,584223,827225,138
NOW
Retail NOW202,030205,383203,614178,892198,271
Brokered NOW
Total NOW Accounts202,030205,383203,614178,892198,271
Time deposits
Other time deposits294,862264,009268,466234,838198,509
Brokered time deposits60,30460,30460,30460,30460,251
Internet time deposits498
Total time deposits355,166324,313328,770295,142259,258
Total deposits$1,470,586$1,427,059$1,438,408$1,394,182$1,401,797
9/30/2024 vs 6/30/20249/30/2024 vs 9/30/2023
VarianceVariance
Amount%Amount%
Noninterest bearing demand$(6,183)(1.53)%$(27,482)(6.45)%
Interest bearing
Savings1,7990.69%(28,973)(9.88)%
Money market demand20,4118.86%25,57711.36%
NOW
Retail NOW(3,353)(1.63)%3,7591.90%
Brokered NOW%%
Total NOW Accounts(3,353)(1.63)%3,7591.90%
Time deposits
Other time deposits30,85311.69%96,35348.54%
Brokered time deposits%530.09%
Internet time deposits%(498)(100.00)%
Total time deposits30,8539.51%95,90836.99%
Total deposits$43,5273.05%$68,7894.91%

Between March 2022 and July 2023, the FOMC raised its target federal funds rate 11 times, from a target range of 0.00-0.25% to 5.25-5.50%, or 525 basis points, in order to combat rising inflation. This rapid increase in interest rates led to significant competition amongst financial institutions for deposits. In September 2024, the FOMC lowered the target federal funds rate 50 basis points to a target range of 4.75-5.00%. Due to the overall uncertainty regarding potential rate changes in the future, customers have not sought out long-term funds, leading to a shift in demand to higher-yielding non-maturity deposit accounts as well as short-term time deposits.

Total borrowed funds

The following tables outline the composition and changes in borrowed funds as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings$160,000$160,000$160,000$180,000$180,000
Subordinated debentures14,00014,00014,00014,00014,000
Other borrowings5,9704,3974,5004,5007,050
Total borrowed funds$179,970$178,397$178,500$198,500$201,050
9/30/2024 vs 6/30/20249/30/2024 vs 9/30/2023
VarianceVariance
Amount%Amount%
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings$%$(20,000)(11.11)%
Subordinated debentures%%
Other borrowings1,57335.77%(1,080)(15.32)%
Total borrowed funds$1,5730.88%$(21,080)(10.48)%

We utilize a mix of borrowed funds and organic deposit growth to fund loan demand. As loan growth has slowed in recent periods, our reliance on FHLB advances has declined.

Wholesale funding sources

Although we have been successful at growing market deposits, we utilize wholesale funding sources when necessary to fill gaps when asset growth outpaces deposit growth. Our wholesale funding sources include Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings, correspondent Fed Funds lines and brokered deposits. Although wholesale funding sources are typically more expensive than core deposits, they are an integral part of our funding.

The following tables outline the composition and changes in wholesale funding sources as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings$160,000$160,000$160,000$180,000$180,000
Subordinated debentures14,00014,00014,00014,00014,000
Other borrowings5,9704,3974,5004,5007,050
Brokered NOW accounts
Brokered time deposits60,30460,30460,30460,30460,251
Internet time deposits498
Total wholesale funds$240,274$238,701$238,804$258,804$261,799
9/30/2024 vs 6/30/20249/30/2024 vs 9/30/2023
VarianceVariance
Amount%Amount%
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings$%(20,000)(11.11)%
Subordinated debentures%%
Other borrowings1,57335.77%(1,080)(15.32)%
Brokered NOW accountsN/AN/A
Brokered time deposits%530.09%
Internet time depositsN/A(498)(100.00)%
Total wholesale funds$1,5730.66%$(21,525)(8.22)%

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities includes accrued interest payable, federal income taxes payable, deferred federal income taxes payable, and all other liabilities (none of which are individually significant).

Total shareholders' equity

We are considered a “well-capitalized” institution, as our capital ratios exceed the minimum designated standards necessary in accordance with Basel III guidelines. As of September 30, 2024, the Bank's total capital ratio was 12.78%, tier 1 capital ratio was 11.72%, and tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.02%. The minimum requirements to be considered well-capitalized are a total capital ratio of 10.00%, tier 1 capital ratio of 8.00%, and tier 1 leverage ratio of 5.00%. While we continue to be considered well-capitalized, we are focused on enhancing our capital ratios through earnings of the Bank as well as asset growth moderation strategies in 2024.

The following tables outline the composition and changes in shareholders' equity as of:

9/30/20246/30/20243/31/202412/31/20239/30/2023
Common stock$74,826$74,690$74,555$74,230$74,118
Retained earnings78,46778,09476,60774,30970,972
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(6,895)(9,483)(10,088)(9,837)(12,188)
Total shareholders' equity$146,398$143,301$141,074$138,702$132,902
9/30/2024 vs 6/30/20249/30/2024 vs 9/30/2023
VarianceVariance
Amount%Amount%
Common stock$1360.18%$7080.96%
Retained earnings3730.48%7,49510.56%
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income2,588(27.29)%5,293(43.43)%
Total shareholders' equity$3,0972.16%$13,49610.15%

The Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $10,000 of common stock. As of September 30, 2024, we had $1,393 of common stock available to repurchase through the program. We did not execute any repurchases of our common stock during 2024.

Stock Performance

The following table compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock for the year-to-date, 1 year, 3 year, and 5 year periods ended September 30, 2024. The National OTC Peer Group was developed by selecting all OTC traded bank holding companies with total assets between $1 billion and $3 billion as of 03/31/2024 that had a quoted stock price on Bloomberg. The Midwest / Great Lakes OTC Peer Group represents those institutions included in the National OTC Peer Group that are headquartered in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

# in Peer GroupYTD1 Year3 Year5 Year
Fentura Financial, Inc. (OTCQX:FETM)45.40%67.28%59.12%100.80%
National OTC Peers43(1.01)%(3.49)%2.11%8.44%
Fentura Ranking out of 441144
Midwest / Great Lakes OTC Peers17(1.97)%(5.16)%(1.63)%1.35%
Fentura Ranking out of 181111

Abbreviations and Acronyms

ABA: American Bankers AssociationFTE: Fully taxable equivalent
ACH: Automated Clearing HouseGAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
ACL: Allowance for credit lossesHFS: Held-for-sale
AFS: Available-for-saleHTM: Held-to-maturity
AIR: Accrued interest receivableHFS: Held-for-sale
AOCI: Accumulated other comprehensive incomeHTM: Held-to-maturity
ARRC: Alternative Reference Rates CommitteeIRA: Individual retirement account
ASC: Accounting Standards CodificationITM: Interactive Teller Machine
ASU: Accounting Standards UpdateLIBOR: London Interbank Offered Rate
ATM: Automated teller machineMSR: Mortgage servicing rights
CDI: Core deposit intangibleN/M: Not meaningful
CET1: Common equity tier 1 National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
COLI: Corporate owned life insuranceNOW: Negotiable order of withdrawal
DRIP: Dividend Reinvestment PlanNSF: Non-sufficient funds
EPS: Earnings Per Common ShareOCI: Other comprehensive income
ESOP: Employee Stock Ownership PlanOIS: Overnight Index Swap
FASB: Financial Accounting Standards BoardOREO: Other real estate owned
FDIC: Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationOTTI: Other-than-temporary impairment
FHLB: Federal Home Loan BankQTD: Quarter-to-date
FHLLC: Fentura Holdings LLCSAB: Staff Accounting Bulletin
FHLMC: Federal Home Loan Mortgage CorporationSBA: U.S. Small Business Administration
FNMA: Federal National Mortgage AssociationSEC: Securities and Exchange Commission
FOMC: Federal Open Market CommitteeSERP: Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
FRB: Federal Reserve BankSOFR: Secured Overnight Funding Rate
FSB: Farmers State Bank of MunithTLM: Troubled loan modifications

About Fentura Financial, Inc. and The State Bank

Fentura Financial, Inc. is the holding company for The State Bank. It was formed in 1987 and is traded on the OTCQX exchange under the symbol FETM, and has been recognized as one of the Top 50 performing stocks on that exchange.

The State Bank is a 5-Star Bauer Financial rated commercial, retail and trust bank headquartered in Fenton, Michigan. It currently operates 20 full-service offices and one loan production center serving Bay, Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, Oakland, Saginaw, and Shiawassee counties. The State Bank believes in the potential of banking to help create better lives, better businesses, and better communities, and works to achieve this through its full array of consumer, mortgage, SBA, commercial and wealth management banking and advisory services, together with philanthropic and volunteer support to organizations and groups within the communities it serves. More information can be found at www.thestatebank.com or www.fentura.com.

Cautionary Statement: This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning future growth in earning assets and net income. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, services, interest rates and fees for services. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Contacts:Ronald L. JusticeAaron D. Wirsing
President & CEOChief Financial Officer
Fentura Financial, Inc. Fentura Financial, Inc.
810.714.3902810.714.3925
[email protected][email protected]
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