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Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
On July 1, 2019, Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“RMB-Delaware”), completed its reorganization from a mutual holding company form of organization to a stock form of organization (“corporate reorganization”). RMB-Delaware, which owned 100% of First Bank Richmond (the “Bank” or “First Bank”), was succeeded by Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc., a new Maryland corporation (the "Company”). As part of the corporate reorganization, First Mutual of Richmond, Inc.’s (the “MHC”) ownership interest in RMB-Delaware was sold in a public offering. Gross proceeds from the offering were $130.3 million. In conjunction with the corporate reorganization, the Company contributed 500,000 shares and $1.25 million of cash to a newly formed charitable foundation, First Bank Richmond, Inc. Community Foundation (the “Foundation”). Additionally, a “liquidation account” was established for the benefit of certain depositors of the Bank in an amount equal to the MHC’s ownership interest in the retained earnings of RMB-Delaware as of December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2019.
First Bank, headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, is a state-chartered commercial bank. Established in 1887 as a mutual savings and loan, it became a federal mutual savings and loan in 1935, operating as First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Richmond. In 1993, the Bank operated as First Bank Richmond, S. B. after converting to a state-chartered mutual savings bank. It transitioned to a national bank charter in 1998 as part of a mutual holding company reorganization. In 2007, its holding company, Richmond Mutual Bancorporation-Delaware, acquired Mutual Federal Savings Bank in Sidney, Ohio. Mutual Federal operated independently until 2016, when it merged with First Bank Richmond to streamline operations. In 2017, the Bank converted to an Indiana state-chartered commercial bank and adopted the name First Bank Richmond, while continuing to operate in Ohio under the name Mutual Federal, a division of First Bank Richmond.
First Bank generates commercial, mortgage and consumer loans and leases, and receives deposits from customers located primarily in Wayne and Shelby Counties in Indiana, and Shelby, Miami, and Franklin Counties in Ohio. First Bank’s loans and leases are generally secured by specific items of collateral including real property, consumer assets and business assets. When the word "loan" or "loans" is used in these financial statements it includes leases, unless the context indicates otherwise.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for credit losses.
Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and First Bank and their direct and indirect subsidiaries after elimination of all material intercompany transactions.
Cash Equivalents - The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Investment Securities - Debt securities are classified as held to maturity when the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Securities held to maturity are carried at amortized cost. Debt securities not classified as held to maturity or not classified as trading are classified as available for sale.
Debt securities available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported separately in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. Equity securities are carried at fair value with changes in unrealized gains and losses recognized through net income. Trading account securities are held for resale in anticipation of short-term market movements and are valued at fair value. Gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, are included in other income.
The Company accounts for recognition and presentation of impaired securities in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Code ("ASC") 326. When an impairment has occurred, it is determined whether or not the impairment is due to credit or non-credit related factors. If it is determined that the impairment is credit-related, then it must also be determined if the Company has the intent to sell the security or if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these factors are present, then the impairment will be recognized in earnings with a corresponding adjustment to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is more likely than not that the sale of the security will not be required before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the present values of expected cash flows to be collected from the security will be compared against the amortized cost basis of the security. If the amortized cost basis of the security is greater than the present cash flows expected, a credit loss would exist and it would determine the amount of allowance, if any, that would be deemed needed. A needed allowance would result in an allowance recognized on the balance sheet with a corresponding adjustment to earnings.
Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded as interest income from securities. Realized gains and losses are recorded as net security gains (losses). Gains and losses on sales of securities are determined on the specific-identification method.
Purchased premiums and discounts on collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs) and other mortgage related securities are amortized or accreted using the effective interest method. The period of amortization used is estimated based on anticipated principal prepayments. Differences between anticipated and actual prepayments result in adjustments which are charged or credited to income as an adjustment to yield. For classification purposes, REMICs are grouped with mortgage-backed securities.
Leases - Lease financing consists of direct financing leases. Direct financing leases are carried at cost. Cost is defined as the total minimum lease payments receivable and the estimated residual value of the leased property, less the amount of unearned income. Unearned income on direct financing leases is recognized as income over the term of the lease using a method that approximates the interest method.
Loans - Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at their outstanding principal balances adjusted for unearned income, charge-offs, the allowance for credit losses on loans, any unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.
For loans amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, as well as premiums and discounts, are deferred and amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan.
For all loan classes, the accrual of interest is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. For all loan classes, the entire balance of the loan is considered past due if the minimum payment contractually required to be paid is not received by the contractual due date. For all loan classes, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.
For all loan portfolio segments except residential and consumer loans, the Company promptly charges off loans, or portions thereof, when available information confirms that specific loans are uncollectible based on
information that includes, but is not limited to, (1) the deteriorating financial condition of the borrower, (2) declining collateral values, and/or (3) legal action, including bankruptcy, that impairs the borrower’s ability to adequately meet its obligations. For collateral dependent loans, a partial charge-off is recorded when a loss has been confirmed by an updated appraisal or other appropriate valuation of the collateral.
The Company charges off residential and consumer loans, or portions thereof, when the Company reasonably determines the amount of the loss. The Company adheres to timeframes established by applicable regulatory guidance, which provides for the charge-down of 1-4 family first and junior lien mortgages to the net realizable value, less costs to sell when the loan is 120 days past due, charge-off of unsecured open-end loans when the loan is 90 days past due, and charge down to the net realizable value when other secured loans are 90 days past due. Loans at these respective delinquency thresholds for which the Company can clearly document that the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection, such that collection will occur regardless of delinquency status, need not be charged off.
For all classes, all interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Nonaccrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. The Company requires a period of satisfactory performance of not less than six months before returning a nonaccrual loan to accrual status.
Loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty recognize interest income on an accrual basis at the renegotiated rate or terms, provided the loan is in compliance with the modified terms. If determined that the modified loan or lease is less than the recorded investment in the loan, a charge-off is recognized to the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases.
Allowance for Credit Losses - The allowance for credit losses is established for current expected credit losses on the Company's loan and lease portfolios in accordance with ASC Topic 326. Losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for credit losses charged to income. Credit losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The allowance for credit losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is maintained at a level believed to be adequate to absorb expected credit losses within the Company's loan and lease portfolio. In evaluating the allowance, management considers all relevant information available, from internal and external sources relating to historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
The allowance consists of collectively pooled and individually evaluated components. "Collectively pooled" refers to loans and leases grouped based upon similar risk characteristics. Quantitative methodologies and qualitative adjustments are applied to each pooled segment. The Company has identified eight segments of loans and leases which are collectively pooled based on similar risk characteristics.
The allowance for credit losses on pooled loans and leases is estimated based upon periodic review of the loan and lease portfolio. The Company utilizes a cash flow ("CF") model to estimate the portion of quantitative allowance reserve for collectively pooled loans and leases. CF models allow for effective incorporation of reasonable and supportable forecasts in a consistent manner. If inadequate information is available to perform CF modeling for a collective pool, the Company uses the Remaining Life Method ("RLM") as a substitute. The RLM uses periodic charge-off rates and applies those rates to the projected balances over the remaining life of the loan or lease.
Accrued interest receivable is excluded from the calculation of the allowance for credit losses, as the Company's policy is to write off accrued interest promptly when deemed uncollectible by reversing interest income.
Key inputs into the CF model include loan and lease-level information, such as the amortized cost basis of individual loans and leases, prepayment and curtailment rates for the collective pool, and forecasted loss drivers. The Company uses prepayment and curtailment rates based upon studies done using internal historical information, or benchmarked rates from external sources when the Company's own historical data is not sufficient. When estimating for credit loss, the Company forecasts the first four quarters of the credit loss estimate and reverts to a long-run average of each considered factor. The Company develops its reasonable and supportable forecasts using economic data, such as gross domestic product and unemployment rate.
For all collectively pooled segments, qualitative adjustments are applied to capture differences in current or expected qualitative risk characteristics. In assessing estimated credit losses, management considers any changes in the following factors and how they relate to the Company's current lending environment: (i) lending policies, procedures, and strategies, (ii) the nature and volume of the portfolio, (iii) international, national, regional, and local conditions, (iv) the experience, depth, and ability of lending management, (v) the volume and severity of past due loans, (vi) the quality of the loan and lease review system, (vii) the underlying collateral, (viii) concentration risk, and (ix) the effect of other external factors.
Loans and leases with different risk characteristics are individually evaluated for potential credit losses and assigned individual reserves. These individually evaluated loans and leases are removed from the pools and are not included in the collective evaluation. Individually analyzed loans and leases may be identified due to current information and events, such as non-accrual status, delinquency status or history, or other potential identifiers impacting the collectability of the loan or lease. Individual reserves are determined at the loan- or lease-level based on an analysis of the expected future cash flows, the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell, or observable market value.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale – Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value on an individual loan basis.
Premises and Equipment - Premises and equipment are carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based principally on the estimated useful lives of the assets. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred while major additions and improvements are capitalized. Gains and losses on dispositions are included in current operations.
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock - FHLB stock is a required investment for institutions that are members of the FHLB system. The required investment in the common stock is based on a predetermined formula, carried at cost and evaluated for impairment.
Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale - Assets acquired through or in lieu of loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value, less cost to sell at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less cost to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in net income or expense from foreclosed assets.
Mortgage Servicing Rights - Mortgage servicing rights on originated loans that have been sold are initially recorded at fair value. Capitalized mortgage servicing rights, which include purchased servicing rights, are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated servicing revenues. Impairment of mortgage servicing rights is assessed based on the fair value of those rights. Fair values are estimated using discounted cash flows based on a current market interest rate. For purposes of measuring impairment, the rights are stratified based on the predominant risk characteristics of the underlying loans. The predominant characteristic currently used for stratification is type of loan. The amount of impairment recognized is the amount by which the capitalized mortgage servicing rights for a stratum exceed their fair value.
Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) - The Company has invested in LIHTC through funds that assist corporations in investing in limited partnerships and limited liability companies that own, develop and operate low-income residential rental properties for purposes of qualifying for the LIHTC. These investments are accounted for under the proportional amortization method which recognizes the amortization of the investment in proportion to the tax credit and other tax benefits received.
Long-lived Asset Impairment - The Company evaluates the recoverability of the carrying value of long-lived assets whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If a long-lived asset is tested for recoverability and the undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, the asset cost is adjusted to fair value and an impairment loss is recognized as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. No asset impairment was recognized during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Revenue Recognition - ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers," provides that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance enumerates five steps that entities should follow in achieving this core principle. Revenue generated from financial instruments, including loans and investment securities, are not included in the scope of ASC 606.
Revenue-gathering activities that are within the scope of ASC 606 and that are presented as non-interest income in the Company’s consolidated statements of income include:
– Service charges on deposit accounts – these include general service fees charged for deposit account maintenance and activity and transaction-based fees charged for certain services, such as debit card, wire transfer and overdraft activities. Revenue is recognized when the performance obligation is completed, which is generally after a transaction is completed or monthly for account maintenance services.
– Card fee income – this includes debit card fees charged based on the volume and number of debit card transactions. Revenue is recognized when the performance obligation is completed, which is generally after a transaction is completed or monthly for account maintenance services.
Income Tax - Income tax in the consolidated statements of operations includes deferred income tax provisions or benefits for all significant temporary differences in recognizing income and expenses for financial reporting and income tax purposes. The Company files consolidated income tax returns with its parent and subsidiary.
Uncertain Tax Positions - The Company has adopted the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, concerning the accounting and disclosures for uncertain tax positions, previously deferred by ASC 740-10-65. As part of the implementation of this standard, management evaluated its current tax positions and determined the adoption of this standard had no material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
Share Based Compensation - At December 31, 2025, the Company had share-based compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 16. All share-based payments are to be recognized as expense, based upon their fair values, in the financial statements over the vesting period of the awards. The Company has recorded approximately $309,000 and $594,000 in compensation expense relating to vesting of stock options, which are recognized as they occur, for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company has recorded approximately $507,000 and $880,000 in compensation expense relating to the vesting restricted stock awards for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Advertising Expense - The Company's advertising costs are expensed as incurred.