NOTE 5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

For purposes of determining the ACL on loans, the Company disaggregates its loans into portfolio segments. Each portfolio segment possesses unique risk characteristics that are considered when determining the appropriate level of allowance. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company’s loan portfolio segments, as determined based on the unique risk characteristics of each, included the following:

One to Four Family Residential: Loans in this segment consist of 1-4 family residential real estate loans. The Company generally does not originate loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80 percent and does not generally grant loans that would be classified as subprime upon origination. Loans in this segment are collateralized by owner-occupied residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment, along with impacts from higher interest rates on adjustable rate loans.

Home Equity and Second Mortgages: The Company generally has first or second liens on the property securing the loans in this segment and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower.

Commercial Real Estate (CRE): Loans in this segment are primarily owner-occupied or income-producing properties. The underlying cash flows generated by the properties are adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy, which in turn, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.

Commercial Real Estate Multi-Family (CRE MF): Loans in this segment are primarily income-producing properties. The underlying cash flows generated by the properties are impacted by the economy and vacancy rates, which thus will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment. Credit quality can also be impacted by the effects of interest rate increases on maturing loans and by changes in occupancy for income-producing properties.

Construction & Land: Loans in this segment include speculative construction loans for residential properties, construction loans for commercial properties and land loans for residential or commercial development for which payment is derived from sale of the property. Credit risk is affected by cost overruns, time to sell at an adequate price, and market conditions.

Condominium Associations: Loans in this segment are secured by the assignment of association fees and dues paid by the individual condominium unit owners. The funds are typically used for major improvements and repairs to the structures, landscape and parking lots or garages, and are repaid over 5 to 30 years. This portfolio has experienced almost no delinquency, with no nonaccruals or charge-offs since the Company has entered this niche. Credit quality would be affected if there is a significant population decline locally or regionally.

Other Commercial & Industrial: Loans in this segment are made to businesses and are generally secured by assets of the business such as accounts receivable, inventory, marketable securities, other liquid collateral, equipment and other business assets. Repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business. Loans in this segment also include business manager loans, which are actively followed borrowing base lines of credit, secured by accounts receivable that have been purchased from the bank’s customer with recourse. A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer spending, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans: Loans in this segment are unsecured business term loans 100 percent guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the PPP. Repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the business borrower and the SBA honoring its guaranty.

Consumer: Loans in this segment primarily consist of personal loans that are fully amortizing over a fixed term, such as auto loans, education loans, or home improvement loans. This segment also includes personal lines of credit. These loans may be secured or unsecured. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and the credit quality of the individual borrower, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment.

Management evaluates the need for a reserve on unfunded lending commitments in a manner consistent with loans held for investment. The Company's estimated reserve for unfunded commitments amounted to $1.1 million and $693 thousand at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 respectively. The Company's ACL on unfunded commitments is recognized as a liability and is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

Credit Quality Indicators

To further identify loans with similar risk profiles, the Company categorizes each portfolio segment into classes by credit risk characteristic and applies a credit quality indicator to each portfolio segment. The indicators for commercial and commercial real estate segments are represented by Grades 1 through 10 as outlined below. In general, risk ratings are adjusted periodically throughout the year as updated analysis and review warrants. This process may include, but is not limited to, annual credit and loan reviews, periodic reviews of loan performance metrics, such as delinquency rates, and quarterly reviews of adversely risk rated loans. The Company uses the following definitions when assessing grades for the purpose of evaluating the risk and adequacy of the ACL on loans:

Loans rated 1 – 5: Loans in these categories are considered “pass” rated loans with low to average risk.

Loans rated M: Loans in this category are typically smaller loans that have met the Company’s underwriting criteria and are monitored based on repayment history. Financial statements and other data may or may not be requested from the borrower.

Loans rated P: Loans in this category are considered 100 percent SBA guaranteed loans issued under the SBA's PPP.

Loans rated 6 – 7: Loans in this category are considered “marginally acceptable” and “special mention” respectively. These loans are starting to show signs of potential weakness and are being closely monitored by management.

Loans rated 8: Loans in this category are considered “substandard.” Generally, a loan is considered substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligors and/or the collateral pledged. There is a distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the weakness is not corrected.

Loans rated 9: Loans in this category are considered “doubtful.” Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, highly questionable and improbable. All loans rated 9 are individually evaluated.

Loans rated 10: Loans in this category are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as a loan asset is not warranted.

On an annual basis, or more often if needed, the Company formally reviews the ratings on substantially all commercial real estate, construction, and commercial loans. Annually, the Company engages an independent third-party to review a significant portion of loans within these segments. Management uses the results of these reviews as part of its annual review process. Loans considered transactional in nature, such as residential and consumer are reviewed on an exception basis with emphasis placed on debt repayment performance.

The Company periodically reassesses asset quality indicators to appropriately reflect the risk composition of the Company’s loan portfolio. Home equity and consumer loans are not individually risk rated, but rather analyzed as groups taking into account delinquency rates and other economic conditions that may affect the ability of borrowers to meet debt service requirements, including interest rates and energy costs. Performing loans include loans that are current and loans that are past due less than 90 days. Loans that are past due 90 days or more and nonaccrual loans are considered nonperforming.