Note 15 - Legal contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company may have various legal claims and other similar contingent matters outstanding for which a loss may be realized. For these claims, the Company establishes a liability for contingent losses when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. For claims determined to be reasonably possible but not probable of resulting in a loss, a liability will not be reserved but the amount of loss or a range of possible losses may be disclosed if the amount can be reasonably estimated.

3|5|2 Capital Litigation

As the Company previously disclosed, on June 10, 2025, 3|5|2 Capital GP LLC, on behalf of 3|5|2 Capital ABS Master Fund LP (collectively, "3|5|2 Capital"), filed a complaint (the "3|5|2 Complaint") against First Fed, in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County, arising from 3|5|2 Capital’s alleged investment in bonds of Water Station Management. The 3|5|2 Complaint alleges that Water Station Management and certain affiliated individuals and entities misappropriated over $100 million by using the proceeds from a bond offering to repay earlier investors and creditors, including the Bank, rather than for the disclosed purpose of expanding Water Station Management’s business. The 3|5|2 Complaint asserts claims against the Bank for aiding and abetting the alleged fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, unjust enrichment, and constructive trust, and seeks various forms of relief, including not less than $106.9 million in compensatory damages plus interest, unspecified punitive damages, and attorneys' fees and costs. The Company strongly disputes the allegations contained in the 3|5|2 Complaint and is vigorously defending against the claims. The Company most recently filed its Second Amendment Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims on July 22, 2026.

Socotra REIT I Litigation

On October 17, 2025, Socotra REIT I, LLC ("Socotra") filed a complaint (the "Socotra Complaint") against First Fed, in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County. The Socotra Complaint alleges that First Fed made misrepresentations, committed fraudulent acts, converted funds, and violated Washington’s Consumer Protection Act in connection with a $7.7 million commercial loan from Socotra to Ideal Property Investments LLC that paid down $4.0 million in First Fed secured obligations, and seeks unspecified damages including restitution, statutory penalties, and attorneys' fees and costs. On September 15, 2026, the Bank and Socotra entered into a Settlement Agreement & Mutual Release (the "Settlement Agreement") to resolve the claims asserted in the complaint, as well as certain related claims between the parties. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Bank agreed to make a cash payment of $1.3 million within 30 days of the date of the Settlement Agreement in exchange for a full release of claims and dismissal of the complaint with prejudice. On October 8, 2026, the Bank made the cash payment and the complaint was dismissed with prejudice, fully resolving this matter.