FIRST FOUNDATION INC., 10-K filed on 3/17/2025
Annual Report
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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Feb. 21, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2024    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-36461    
Entity Registrant Name FIRST FOUNDATION INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-8639702    
Entity Address, Address Line One 200 Crescent Court    
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1400    
Entity Address, City or Town Dallas    
Entity Address, State or Province TX    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 75201    
City Area Code 469    
Local Phone Number 638-9636    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share    
Trading Symbol FFWM    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
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Entity Public Float     $ 370
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   82,365,388  
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]

Except as otherwise stated herein, Part III of the Form 10-K is incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is expected to be filed with the Commission on or before April 29, 2025.

   
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Auditor Name Crowe LLP    
Auditor Firm ID 173    
Auditor Location Dallas, Texas    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Central Index Key 0001413837    
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,016,132 $ 1,326,629    
Securities available-for-sale ("AFS"), at fair value (amortized cost of $1,335,225 and $731,489 at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 respectively; net of allowance for credit losses of $4,134 and $8,220 at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 respectively) 1,313,885 703,226    
Securities held-to-maturity ("HTM") (fair value of $636,840 and $710,021 at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively) 712,105 789,578    
Loans held for sale 1,285,819 0    
Loans held for investment 7,941,393 10,177,802    
Less: Allowance for credit losses (32,302) (29,205) $ (33,731) $ (33,776)
Total loans held for investment, net 7,909,091 10,148,597    
Investment in FHLB stock 37,869 24,613    
Accrued interest receivable 54,804 54,163    
Deferred taxes 76,650 29,142    
Premises and equipment, net 35,806 39,925    
Real estate owned ("REO") 6,210 8,381 6,210  
Bank owned life insurance 49,993 48,653    
Core deposit intangibles 3,558 4,948    
Derivative assets 5,086      
Other assets 138,257 149,393    
Total Assets 12,645,265 13,327,248    
Liabilities:        
Deposits 9,870,279 10,688,932    
Borrowings 1,425,369 1,409,056    
Subordinated debt 173,459 173,397    
Accounts payable and other liabilities 122,795 130,520    
Total Liabilities 11,591,902 12,401,905    
Shareholders' Equity        
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 29,811 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 87,649    
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2024 and 100,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2023; 82,365,388 shares and 56,467,623 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 82 56    
Additional paid-in-capital 849,509 720,899    
Retained earnings 125,038 218,575    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (8,915) (14,187)    
Total Shareholders' Equity 1,053,363 925,343 $ 1,134,378 $ 1,064,051
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 12,645,265 $ 13,327,248    
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS    
Amortized Cost $ 1,335,225 $ 731,489
Allowance for credit losses 4,134 8,220
Securities HTM $ 636,840 $ 710,021
Preferred stock par or stated value per share $ 0.001  
Preferred stock, shares issued 29,811  
Preferred stock, shares outstanding 29,811  
Common stock, par value $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized 200,000,000 100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued 82,365,388 56,467,623
Common stock, shares outstanding 82,365,388 56,467,623
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Interest income:      
Loans $ 474,322 $ 488,718 $ 370,078
Securities 81,949 39,912 26,411
FHLB Stock, fed funds sold and interest-bearing deposits 54,725 45,061 7,389
Total interest income 610,996 573,691 403,878
Interest expense:      
Deposits 358,515 310,760 61,845
Borrowings 62,988 53,791 16,951
Subordinated debt 6,849 6,835 6,392
Total interest expense 428,352 371,386 85,188
Net interest income 182,644 202,305 318,690
Provision (reversal) for credit losses 20,700 (482) 532
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 161,944 202,787 318,158
Noninterest income:      
Asset management, consulting and other fees $ 36,229 $ 35,272 $ 38,787
Type of Revenue [Extensible List] us-gaap:InvestmentAdvisoryManagementAndAdministrativeServiceMember us-gaap:InvestmentAdvisoryManagementAndAdministrativeServiceMember us-gaap:InvestmentAdvisoryManagementAndAdministrativeServiceMember
Gain on sale of loans $ 5,068 $ 0  
Gain on sale of securities available-for-sale 1,204 2,304  
Capital market activities (119,138)    
Gain on sale of REO 679    
Other income 10,086 11,775 $ 9,447
Total noninterest income (65,872) 49,351 48,234
Noninterest expense:      
Compensation and benefits 83,917 84,297 110,222
Occupancy and depreciation 37,502 36,809 36,236
Professional services and marketing costs 17,997 15,184 13,660
Customer service costs 63,586 76,806 38,178
Goodwill impairment   215,252  
Other expenses 30,450 23,854 18,293
Total noninterest expense 233,452 452,202 216,589
(Loss) income before income taxes (137,380) (200,064) 149,803
Income tax (benefit) expense (44,973) (1,000) 39,291
Net (loss) income $ (92,407) $ (199,064) $ 110,512
Net (loss) income per share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (1.41) $ (3.53) $ 1.96
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (1.41) $ (3.53) $ 1.96
Shares used in computation:      
Basic (in shares) 65,598,430 56,426,093 56,422,450
Diluted (in shares) 65,598,430 56,426,093 56,490,060
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)  
Net (loss) income $ (92,407)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:  
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period 2,863
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income (852)
Total change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities 2,011
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge arising during this period 5,324
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income (1,673)
Total change in unrealized gain on cash flow hedge 3,651
Amortization of unrealized gain (loss) on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity (390)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 5,272
Total comprehensive (loss) income $ (87,135)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Convertible Warrants
Additional Paid-in-Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 56     $ 720,744 $ 340,976 $ 2,275 $ 1,064,051
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 56,432,070            
Net (loss) income         110,512   110,512
Other comprehensive income (loss)           (14,218) (14,218)
Stock based compensation       3,467     3,467
Cash dividend         (24,830)   (24,830)
Exercise of options       18     $ 18
Exercise of options (in shares) 2,000           2,000
Stock grants - vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) 148,139            
Repurchase of shares from restricted shares vesting       (1,142)     $ (1,142)
Repurchase of shares from restricted shares vesting (in shares) (44,384)            
Stock repurchase       (3,481)     (3,481)
Stock repurchase (in shares) (212,583)            
Other         1   1
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 56     719,606 426,659 (11,943) 1,134,378
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 56,325,242            
Net (loss) income         (199,064)   (199,064)
Other comprehensive income (loss)           (2,244) (2,244)
Stock based compensation       1,674     1,674
Cash dividend         (9,020)   (9,020)
Exercise of options       158     $ 158
Exercise of options (in shares) 19,500           19,500
Stock grants - vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) 158,478            
Repurchase of shares from restricted shares vesting       (539)     $ (539)
Repurchase of shares from restricted shares vesting (in shares) (35,597)            
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 56     720,899 218,575 (14,187) 925,343
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 56,467,623            
Net (loss) income         (92,407)   (92,407)
Other comprehensive income (loss)           5,272 5,272
Stock based compensation       1,954     1,954
Cash dividend         (1,130)   (1,130)
Stock grants - vesting of restricted stock units (in shares) 119,040            
Stock issued, value $ 11 $ 138,462   35,307     35,318
Stock issued (in shares) 11,308,676 44,301          
Issuance of warrants     $ 54,219       54,219
Issuance of warrants (in shares)     6        
Issuance costs   $ (8,210) $ (3,215) (2,094)     (13,519)
Repurchase of shares from restricted shares vesting       (149)     (149)
Repurchase of shares from restricted shares vesting (in shares) (19,951)            
Stock repurchase $ 1     (1)      
Conversion of preferred stock to common shares $ 14     42,589      
Conversion of preferred stock to common shares (in shares) 14,490,000            
Converted stock in common shares (in shares)   (14,490)          
Converted stock in common shares   $ (42,603)          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 82 $ 87,649 $ 51,004 $ 798,505 $ 125,038 $ (8,915) $ 1,053,363
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 82,365,388 29,811 6        
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      
Net (loss) income $ (92,407) $ (199,064) $ 110,512
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Goodwill impairment   215,252  
Provision (reversal) for credit losses - loans 22,149 871 (72)
Provision (reversal) for credit losses - securities AFS (956) 752 1,040
Stock-based compensation expense 1,954 1,674 3,467
Depreciation and amortization 4,758 4,426 4,036
Deferred tax (benefit) expense (49,773) (3,612) 487
Amortization of (discount) premium on securities (10,168) (6,377) 2,312
Amortization of core deposit intangible 1,390 1,635 1,913
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights - net 1,827 2,138 2,759
Gain on sale of REO (679)    
Gain on sale of loans (5,068) 0  
Gain on sale of securities available-for-sale (1,204) (2,304)  
Gain from hedging activities (1,204)    
LHFS LOCOM adjustment at time of transfer 136,683    
Change in fair value of LHFS (15,874)    
Amortization of OCI - securities transfer to HTM (382) 980 (377)
Valuation allowance on mortgage servicing rights - net (2,753) (1,771) (1,874)
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable and other assets 19,533 11,224 (38,999)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and other liabilities (16,610) (17,900) 16,286
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (8,784) 7,924 101,490
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:      
Net decrease (increase) in loans 344,929 540,971 (3,318,750)
Proceeds from sale of loans 471,504    
Proceeds from sale of REO 2,850    
Purchase of premises and equipment (2,726) (8,211) (4,583)
Disposals of premises and equipment 46   3,388
Proceeds from sale of land 1,650    
Loss on sale of land 391    
Purchases of securities AFS (1,871,576) (667,467) (798)
Purchases of securities HTM     (171,852)
Proceeds from sale of securities available-for-sale 749,020 176,383  
Maturities of securities AFS 531,342 17,202 27,923
Maturities of securities HTM 76,320 73,152 224,737
Proceeds from redemption of securities 0 0 0
Impairment of securities AFS (3,130)    
Net (increase) decrease in FHLB stock (13,256) 745 (7,109)
Proceeds from BOLI policy     326
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 287,364 132,775 (3,246,718)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:      
Increase (decrease) in deposits (818,653) 326,320 1,550,650
Proceeds from FHLB & FRB advances 2,793,475 92,744,127 85,895,220
Repayments on FHLB & FRB advances (2,738,463) (92,204,139) (85,090,220)
Net change in federal funds purchased   (200,000) 200,000
Net (decrease) increase in line of credit   (20,000) 1,500
Net increase in subordinated debt 62 62 147,639
Net (decrease) increase in repurchase agreements (38,699) (107,534) 5,672
Gain on sale leaseback     (1,061)
Dividends paid (1,130) (9,020) (24,830)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   158 18
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 35,318    
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock 138,462    
Proceeds from issuance of convertible warrants 54,219    
Equity issuance costs (13,519)    
Repurchase of stock (149) (538) (4,623)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (589,077) 529,436 2,679,965
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (310,497) 670,135 (465,263)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,326,629 656,494 1,121,757
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,016,132 1,326,629 656,494
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:      
Income taxes 177 (5,484) 41,014
Interest 400,643 329,198 75,674
Noncash transactions:      
Transfer of loans to loans held for sale 1,914,186    
Transfer of loans to loans held for investment     485,281
Transfer of securities from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity     916,777
Goodwill acquisition adjustment     1,623
Right of use lease assets and liabilities recognized 8,247 1,019 21,649
Transfer of loans to REO   2,171  
Chargeoffs against allowance for credit losses - loans 18,414 5,249 $ 720
Chargeoffs against allowance for credit losses - securities 3,130 $ 3,971  
Mortgage servicing rights from loan sales $ 2,753    
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Business

First Foundation Inc. (“FFI”) is a financial services holding company whose operations are conducted through its wholly owned subsidiaries: First Foundation Advisors (“FFA”) and First Foundation Bank (“FFB” or the “Bank”) and the wholly owned subsidiaries of FFB, First Foundation Public Finance (“FFPF”), First Foundation Insurance Services (“FFIS”) and Blue Moon Management, LLC (collectively the “Company”). FFI also has two inactive wholly owned subsidiaries, First Foundation Consulting (“FFC”) and First Foundation Advisors, LLC (“FFA LLC”).  FFI is incorporated in the state of Delaware. The corporate headquarters for FFI is located in Dallas, Texas. The Company provides a comprehensive platform of financial services to individuals, businesses and other organizations and has offices in California, Nevada, Florida, Texas, and Hawaii.

FFA, established in 1985 and incorporated in the state of California, began operating in 1990 as a fee-based registered investment advisor. FFA provides (i) investment management and financial planning services for high net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions and private foundations; (ii) financial, investment and economic advisory and related services to high net-worth individuals and their families, family-owned businesses, and other related organizations; and (iii) support services involving the processing and transmission of financial and economic data for charitable organizations. At the end of 2024, these services were provided to approximately 1,500 clients, primarily located in Southern California, with an aggregate of $5.4 billion of assets under management.

The Bank commenced operations in 2007, is incorporated in the state of California and currently operates in California, Nevada, Florida, Texas, and Hawaii. The Bank offers a wide range of deposit instruments including personal and business checking and savings accounts, interest-bearing negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market accounts, and time certificates of deposit (“CD”) accounts. As a lender, the Bank originates, and retains for its portfolio, loans secured by real estate and commercial loans.  The Bank also offers a wide range of specialized services including trust services, on-line banking, remote deposit capture, merchant credit card services, ATM cards, Visa debit cards, business sweep accounts, and through FFIS, insurance brokerage services. The Bank has a state non-member bank charter and is subject to continued examination by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”).

At December 31, 2024, the Company employed 551 employees.

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP and prevailing practices within the banking industry. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses during the reporting periods and related disclosures. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Variable Interest Entities

The Company may have variable interests in Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) arising from debt, equity or other monetary interests in an entity, which change with fluctuations in the fair value of the entity’s assets. VIEs are entities that, by design, either (1) lack sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, or (2) have equity investors that do not have the ability to make significant decisions

relating to the entity’s operations through voting rights, or do not have the obligation to absorb the expected losses, or do not have the right to receive the residual returns of the entity. The primary beneficiary of a VIE (i.e., the party that has a controlling financial interest) is required to consolidate the assets and liabilities of the VIE. The primary beneficiary is the party that has both (1) the power to direct the activities of an entity that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and (2) through its interests in the VIE, the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

The Company has sold loans, in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016 and 2015, through securitizations sponsored by a government sponsored entity, Freddie Mac, who also provided credit enhancement of the loans through certain guarantee provisions. The Company retained the right to provide servicing for the loans except for special servicing for which an unrelated third party was engaged by the VIE. For the 2016 and 2015 securitizations, the Company acquired the “B” piece of the securitizations, which is structured to absorb any losses from the securitizations, as well as interest only strips from the securitization. For the 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 securitizations, the Company provides collateral to support its obligation to reimburse for credit losses incurred on loans in the securitization. Because the Company does not act as the special servicer for the VIE and because of the power of Freddie Mac over the VIE that holds the assets from the mortgage loan securitizations, the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the VIE and therefore the VIE is not consolidated.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash, due from banks, certificates of deposits with original maturities of less than ninety days, investment securities with original maturities of less than ninety days, money market mutual funds and federal funds sold. At times, the Company maintains cash at major financial institutions in excess of FDIC insured limits. However, as the Company places these deposits with major well-capitalized financial institutions and monitors the financial condition of these institutions, management believes the risk of loss to be minimal. The Company maintains most of its excess cash at the Federal Reserve Bank, with well-capitalized correspondent banks or with other depository institutions at amounts less than the FDIC insured limits. At December 31, 2024, included in cash and cash equivalents were $959 million in funds held at the Federal Reserve Bank.

Banking regulations require that banks maintain a percentage of their deposits as reserves in cash or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank. The Company was in compliance with its reserve requirements as of December 31, 2024.

Certificates of Deposit

From time to time, the Company may invest funds with other financial institutions through certificates of deposit. Certificates of deposit are included as cash and cash equivalents. Certificates of deposit are carried at cost.

Investment Securities

Investment securities for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and are reported at cost, adjusted for premiums and discounts that are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the period to maturity. Investment securities classified as trading are those securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term.  Investments not classified as trading securities nor as held-to-maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale securities and recorded at fair value. Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from net income and reported as an amount net of taxes as a separate component of other comprehensive income included in shareholders’ equity. Premiums or discounts on held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities are amortized or accreted into income using the interest method.  The interest method takes into consideration prepayments received on investment securities such as mortgage-backed securities as the amortization or accretion is based on the estimated average lives of the securities.

Loan Origination Fees and Costs

Loan origination fees and direct costs associated with lending are deferred and amortized to interest income as an adjustment to yield over the respective lives of the loans using the interest method. The amortization of deferred fees and costs is discontinued on loans that are placed on nonaccrual status. When a loan is paid off, any unamortized deferred fees and costs are recognized in interest income.

Loans Held for Investment

Loans held for investment are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of cumulative charge-offs, interest applied to principal (for loans accounted for using the cost recovery method), unamortized net deferred loan origination fees and costs and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Interest on loans is accrued and recognized as interest income at the contractual rate of interest. When a loan is designated as held for investment, the intent is to hold these loans for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff. If subsequent changes occur, the Company may change its intent to hold these loans. Once a determination has been made to sell such loans, they are immediately transferred to loans held for sale and carried at the lower of cost or fair value.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans designated for sale through securitization or in the secondary market are classified as loans held for sale. Loans held for sale are accounted for at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. The fair value of loans held for sale is based upon a discounted cash flow model which involves estimating the future cash flows from the loans in the portfolio and discounting to a present value.  Contractual cash flows associated with the loans are adjusted to reflect certain assumptions, such as prepayment, default, and loss severity assumptions, to form expected prepayment and credit-adjusted expected cash flows.  The expected cash flows are then discounted to present value at a rate of return which considers other costs and risks, such as market risk and liquidity.  Related gains and losses are recognized in net gain on mortgage loan origination and sale activities.  Loans held for sale balances were recorded at their fair value and totaled $1.3 billion and zero as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

Nonaccrual Loans

Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when the full and timely collection of principal and interest is doubtful, generally when the loan becomes 90 days or more past due for principal or interest payment. All payments received on nonaccrual loans are accounted for using the cost recovery method. Under the cost recovery method, all cash collected is applied to first reduce the principal balance. A loan may be returned to accrual status if all delinquent principal and interest payments are brought current and the collectability of the remaining principal and interest payments in accordance with the loan agreement is reasonably assured. Loans that are well secured and in the collection process may be maintained on accrual status, even if they are 90 days or more past due.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The ACL represents the estimated amount considered necessary to cover lifetime expected credit losses inherent in financial assets at the balance sheet date.  The measurement of expected credit losses is applicable to loans held for investment and investment securities.  The measurement of expected credit losses is not applicable to loans held for sale, as credit risk on loans held for sale is considered in its fair value adjustment instead of in the ACL.  It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures such as unfunded loan commitments.  The allowance is established through a provision for credit losses that is charged against income.  The methodology for determining the ACL for loans held for investment is and investment securities are considered critical accounting estimates by management because of a high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions used, and the potential for changes in the forecasted economic environment that could result in changes in the amount of the recorded ACL  The ACL for loans held for investment and

investment securities are reported separately as contra-assets on the consolidated balance sheets.  The expected credit loss for unfunded loan commitments is reported on the consolidated balance sheets in accounts payable and other liabilities.

  See Note 5: Allowance for Loan Losses in the consolidated financial statements for additional information related to our allowance for credit losses on loans held for investment.

ACL – Investment Securities

The ACL on investment securities is determined for both held-to-maturity and available-for-sale classifications of the investment portfolio and is evaluated on a quarterly basis.  The ACL for held-to-maturity investment securities is determined on a collective basis, based on shared risk characteristics, and is determined at the individual security level when we deem a security to no longer possess shared risk characteristics.  The Company’s portfolio of held-to-maturity investment securities consists of agency mortgage-backed securities, such as those guaranteed by the U.S. government or government sponsored entities, where we have reason to believe the credit loss exposure is remote.  For these held-to-maturity securities, a zero-loss expectation is applied, resulting in no estimate and recognition of ACL  

For AFS securities in an unrealized loss position, we first evaluate whether we intend to sell, or whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. If neither criterion is met, we are required to assess whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or noncredit-related factors. In determining whether a security’s decline in fair value is credit related, we consider a number of factors including, but not limited to: (i) the extent to which the fair value of the investment is less than its amortized cost; (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; (iii) downgrades in credit ratings; (iv) payment structure of the security; and (v) the ability of the issuer of the security to make scheduled principal and interest payments. If, after considering these factors, the present value of expected cash flows to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists, and an allowance for credit loss is recorded through income as a component of provision for credit loss expense. Any interest received after the security has been placed on nonaccrual status is recognized on a cash basis.  If the assessment indicates that a credit loss does not exist, we record the decline in fair value through other comprehensive income, net of related income tax effects. We have elected to exclude accrued interest receivable on securities from the estimate of credit losses and report accrued interest separately on the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a security is confirmed or when either of the criterion regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. See Note 3: Securities in the consolidated financial statements for additional information related to our allowance for credit losses on securities AFS.

The provision (reversal) for credit losses on the consolidated statement of operations includes the provision (reversal) for credit losses for loans held for investment and securities AFS.  The provision (reversal) for credit losses was $20.7 million, ($0.5) million, and $0.5 million respectively for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit, and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they are funded or related fees are incurred or received.  

Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

As a member of the FHLB, the Bank is required to purchase FHLB stock in accordance with its advances, securities and deposit agreement. This stock, which is carried at cost, may be redeemed at par value. However, there are substantial restrictions regarding redemption and the Company can only receive a full redemption in connection with the Company surrendering its FHLB membership. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company held $37.9 million and

$24.6 million of FHLB stock, respectively. The Company does not believe that this stock is currently impaired and no adjustments to its carrying value have been recorded.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization, which is charged to expense on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of 3 to 10 years. Premises under leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvements, whichever is shorter. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments of premises and equipment are capitalized and those for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.  Depreciable assets sold or retired are removed from the asset and related accumulated depreciation accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the statement of operations. The Company periodically evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets, such as premises and equipment, to ensure the carrying value has not been impaired.  A valuation allowance is established for any impaired long-lived assets. The Company did not have impaired long-lived assets as of December 31, 2024 or 2023.

Real Estate Owned

Real estate owned (“REO”) represents the collateral acquired through foreclosure in full or partial satisfaction of the related loan. REO is recorded at the fair value less estimated selling costs at the date of foreclosure. Any write-down at the date of transfer is charged to the allowance for credit losses related to loans. The recognition of gains or losses on sales of REO is dependent upon various factors relating to the nature of the property being sold and the terms of sale. REO values are reviewed on an ongoing basis and any decline in value is recognized as foreclosed asset expense in the current period.  All legal fees and direct costs, including foreclosure and other related costs, are expensed as incurred.

Bank Owned Life Insurance (“BOLI”)

The Bank has bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) acquired through a prior bank acquisition.  BOLI is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract, which is the cash surrender value. Changes in the cash surrender value of BOLI and the death benefits received under these policies are recorded as noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.  As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, BOLI totaled $50.0 million and $48.7 million, respectively.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

When mortgage loans are sold with servicing retained, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the statement of operations effect recorded in gains on sales of loans. Fair value is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method which requires servicing rights to be amortized into noninterest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans.

Servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual grouping, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular grouping, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, mortgage servicing rights net of the valuation allowance totaled $6.4 million and $5.5 million, respectively and is classified as a component of other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Servicing fee income, which is reported on the statement of operations as other income, is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income.

Derivative Instruments (Cash Flow Hedge)

On February 1, 2024, the Bank entered into an interest rate swap agreement with an institutional counterparty used to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates as part of our overall interest rate risk management strategy. This agreement was solely undertaken as a cash flow hedge of interest rate risk, specifically of the risk of changes in cash flows on interest payments associated with a stream of variable-rate, short-term borrowings for a corresponding amount that are attributable to changes in the future financing rates of each rolling maturity. This agreement is a derivative instrument and qualifies for hedge accounting under ASU 2017-12 “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities”. To qualify for hedge accounting, the cash flow hedge must be highly effective at reducing the risk associated with the hedged exposure. The effectiveness of the hedging relationship is documented at inception and is monitored on at least a quarterly basis through the life of the transaction. A cash flow hedge that is designated as highly effective is carried at fair value with the change in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”). If the cash flow hedge becomes ineffective, the change in fair value is reclassified from AOCI to earnings.

The cash flow hedge is classified as either derivative assets (if fair value is a net asset) or derivative liabilities (if fair value is a net liability) in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The earnings and cash flow impact from this derivative asset are classified as an offset to interest expense which is consistent with the underlying hedged item.

Core Deposit Intangibles

Core deposit intangibles are deemed to have definite useful lives and arise from whole bank acquisitions.  Core deposit intangibles are amortized on an accelerated method over their estimated useful lives, which range from 7 to 10 years.

Leases

The Company accounts for its leases in accordance with ASC 842- Leases.  Most leases are recognized on the balance sheet by recording a right-of-use asset and lease liability for each lease.  The right-of-use asset represents the right to use the asset under lease for the lease term, and the lease liability represents the contractual obligation to make lease payments.  The right-of-use asset is tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

As a lessee, the Company enters into operating leases for certain Bank branches.  The right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are initially recognized based on the net present value of the remaining lease payments which include renewal options where the Company is reasonably certain they will be exercised.  The net present value is determined using the incremental collateralized borrowing rate at commencement date.  The right-of-use asset and lease liability is amortized over the individual lease terms.  Right-of-use assets are included in other assets, while right-of-use liabilities are included in accounts payable and other liabilities in the consolidated financial statements.  Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  For additional information regarding leases, see Note 19: Leases.

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.

Revenue Recognition

The Company accounts for certain of its revenue streams deemed to arise from contracts with customers in accordance with ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers.  Revenue streams within the scope of and accounted for under Topic 606 include:  service charges and fees on deposit accounts; fees associated with our wealth management and trust administration services; and fees from other services the Bank provides its customers.  These revenue streams are included in noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.  Topic 606 requires revenue to be recognized when the Company satisfies related performance obligations by transferring to the customer a good or service.  Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for the transfer of goods or services to the associated customer.  The Company’s primary sources of revenues are generated from financial instruments, such as loans and investment securities that are not within the scope of Topic 606 and are accounted for under other applicable GAAP.

Contracts with Customers

Contracts with customers are open-ended, and we provide services on an ongoing basis for an unspecified contract term. For these ongoing services, the fees are variable, since they are dependent on factors such as the value of underlying assets under management or volume of transactions.

Contract liabilities, or deferred revenue, are recorded when payments from customers are received in advance of providing services to customers. We generally receive payments for our services during the period or at the time services are provided, therefore, we do not have deferred revenue balances at period-end.

Employees receive incentive compensation in the form of commissions, which are considered incremental and recoverable costs to obtain the contract. We utilize the practical expedient not to capitalize such costs as the amortization period of the asset is less than 12 months, and therefore we expense the commissions as incurred.

Descriptions of our primary revenue-generating activities that are presented in our statements of operations are as follows:

Interest on Loans

Interest income is accrued daily on the Company’s outstanding loan balances. Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued are designated as nonaccrual loans. Accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when reasonable doubt exists as to the full, timely collection of interest or principal and, generally, when a loan becomes contractually past due for ninety days or more with respect to principal or interest. The accrual of interest may be continued on a well-secured loan contractually past due ninety days or more with respect to principal or interest if the loan is in the process of collection or collection of the principal and interest is deemed probable.

When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, all interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current period income. Interest on such loans is then recognized only to the extent that cash is received and where the future collection of principal is probable. Accrual of interest is resumed on loans only when, in the judgment of management, the loan is estimated to be fully collectible. The Bank continues to accrue interest on modified loans since full payment of principal and interest is expected and such loans are performing or are less than ninety days delinquent and, therefore, do not meet the criteria for nonaccrual status. Modified loans that have been placed on nonaccrual status are returned to accrual status when the remaining loan balance, net of any charge-offs related to the restructure, is estimated to be fully collectible by management and performing in accordance with the applicable loan terms.

Wealth management and trust fee income

Asset management fees are billed on a monthly or quarterly basis based on the amount of assets under management and the applicable contractual fee percentage. Asset management fees are recognized as revenue in the period in which they are earned. Financial planning fees are due and billed at the completion of the planning project and are recognized as revenue at that time.

Service charges on deposit accounts

Service charges on deposit accounts represent general service fees for monthly account maintenance and activity or transaction-based fees. Revenue is recognized when our performance obligation is completed which are generally monthly for account maintenance services or when a transaction has been completed. Payment for such performance obligations is generally received at the time the performance obligations are satisfied.

Gains and Losses on Sales of REO

To record a sale of REO, the Bank evaluates if: (a) a commitment on the buyer’s part exists, (b) collection is probable in circumstances where the initial investment is minimal and (c) the buyer has obtained control of the asset, including the significant risks and rewards of the ownership. If there is no commitment on the buyer’s part, collection is not probable or the buyer has not obtained control of the asset, then a gain cannot be recognized.

Other non-interest income includes revenue related to mortgage servicing activities and gains on sales of loans, and securities which are not subject to the requirements of ASU 2014-09.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company issues various forms of stock-based compensation awards to officers, directors, and employees of the Company, including stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”).  The related compensation costs are based on the grant-date fair value of those awards. This cost is recognized in the statement of operations over the period in which they are expected to vest.  A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock units.

Marketing Costs

The Company expenses marketing costs, including advertising, in the period incurred.  Marketing costs in the amount of $0.6 million, $1.0 million, and $1.1 million were expensed during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. A valuation allowance is established if it is “more likely than not” that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the financial statements only if, based on its merits, the position is more likely than not to be sustained on audit by the taxing authorities. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded as part of income tax expense.

Comprehensive Income (loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). Changes in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, cash flow hedge, and the related tax costs or benefits are the only components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the Company. Total comprehensive income (loss) and the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to outstanding stock options, restricted stock units, and warrants which are all determined using the treasury stock method.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in Note 2: Fair Value.  Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect these estimates.

New Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Adopted in 2024

In June 2022, FASB issued ASU 2022-03, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions”.  ASU  2022-03 clarifies how the fair value of equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions is determined.  Prior to its issuance, there was diversity in practice as to whether the effects of a contractual restriction that prohibits the sale of an equity security should be considered in measuring the security's fair value.  ASU 2022-03 clarifies that a contractual sale restriction should not be considered in measuring fair value.  It also requires entities with investments in equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions to disclose certain qualitative and quantitative information about such securities.  ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023.  The Company’s equity securities portfolio consists solely of investments in Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loan funds which can be redeemed at any time and are not subject to contractual sale restrictions.  The adoption of the ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In November 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280) – Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures”.  ASU 2023-07 requires public entities to disclose “significant segment expenses” by reportable segment if they are regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) for review of profit and loss by segment and as a tool in resource-allocation decisions.  A significant segment expense category may be reported for one reportable segment but not for others.  Similarly, reportable segments may have different significant segment expense categories due to the nature of their operations.  The ASU also requires public entities to disclose the title and position of the individual or the name of the group identified as the CODM and how the CODM uses each reportable measure of segment profit or loss to assess performance and allocate resources to the segment.  ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023.  For financial reporting purposes, the Company has two segments:  Banking and Wealth Management.  These disclosures are presented in Note 26: Segment Reporting in the accompanying financial statements.  The adoption of the ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Effective

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures.  The FASB issued this Update to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures.  The amendments in this Update address investor requests for more transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid.  The amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, and are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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NOTE 2: FAIR VALUE

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

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. Current accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s estimates for market assumptions.  These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:

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.  An active market is a market in which transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.  A quoted price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and shall be used to measure fair value whenever possible.

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 the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Valuations may be determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques.

The following tables show the recorded amounts of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of:

Fair Value Measurement Level

(dollars in thousands)

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

December 31, 2024:

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Investment securities available-for-sale:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

9,842

$

$

9,842

$

Agency mortgage-backed securities

 

1,121,626

 

 

1,121,626

 

Municipal bonds

 

45,535

 

 

45,535

 

SBA securities

9,145

9,145

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

1,242

1,242

Corporate bonds

 

125,817

 

14,100

 

111,717

 

U.S. Treasury

678

678

Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis

$

1,313,885

$

14,778

$

1,297,865

$

1,242

Derivative assets:

Cash flow hedge

$

5,086

$

$

5,086

$

December 31, 2023:

Investment securities available-for-sale:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

7,605

$

$

7,605

$

Agency mortgage-backed securities

107,347

107,347

Municipal bonds

 

46,436

 

 

46,436

 

SBA securities

 

13,527

 

 

13,527

 

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

 

7,241

 

 

 

7,241

Corporate bonds

122,280

122,280

U.S. Treasury

 

398,790

 

398,790

 

 

Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis

$

703,226

$

398,790

$

297,195

$

7,241

The decrease in Level 3 assets from December 31, 2023 was due to the write-down of an interest-only strip security in the amount of $3.1 million and securitization paydowns during the year ended December 31, 2024.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

From time to time, we may be required to measure at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

Loans. Loans measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include collateral dependent loans held for investment. The specific reserves for these loans are based on collateral value, net of estimated disposition costs and other identified quantitative inputs. Collateral value is determined based on independent third-party appraisals or internally developed discounted cash flow analyses.  Internal discounted cash flow analyses are also utilized to estimate the fair value of these loans, which considers internally developed, unobservable inputs such as discount rates, default rates, and loss severity. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, we measure the impaired loan at nonrecurring Level 2. When an appraised value is not available, or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price or a discounted cash flow has been used to determine the fair value, we measure the impaired loan at nonrecurring Level 3.  Loans for which an appraised value is not available include commercial loans which are secured by non-real estate assets such as accounts receivable and inventory.  To establish fair value for these loans, we apply a recovery factor against eligible receivables and inventory.  This recovery factor may be either increased or decreased subject to additional support and analysis of the quality of receivables and the companies owning the receivables.  The total collateral dependent loans

were $26.5 million and $3.8 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.  Specific reserves related to these loans were $0.7 million and $0 at December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Real Estate Owned (REO). The fair value of REO is based on external appraised values that include adjustments for estimated selling costs and assumptions of market conditions that are not directly observable, resulting in a Level 3 classification.  Real estate owned classified as Level 3 totaled $6.2 million and $8.4 million at December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.  For additional information regarding REO, see Note 7: Real Estate Owned.

Mortgage Servicing Rights. When mortgage loans are sold with servicing retained, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the income statement effect recorded in gains on sales of loans. Fair value is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income, resulting in a Level 3 classification.  Servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual grouping, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular grouping, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method which requires servicing rights to be amortized into noninterest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans. Significant assumptions in the valuation of these Level 3 mortgage servicing rights as of December 31, 2024 included prepayment rates ranging from 20% to 30% and a discount rate of 10%.  Significant assumptions in the valuation of these Level 3 mortgage servicing rights as of December 31, 2023 included prepayment rates ranging from 15% to 30% and a discount rate of 10%.  For additional information regarding mortgage servicing rights, see Note 10: Loan Sales and Mortgage Servicing Rights.

Loans Held for Sale. Loans held for sale are accounted for at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. The fair value for loans held for sale is based upon a discounted cash flow model which involves estimating the future cash flows from the loans in the portfolio and discounting to a present value. Contractual cash flows associated with the loans are adjusted to reflect certain assumptions, such as prepayment, default, and loss severity assumptions, to form expected prepayment and credit-adjusted expected cash flows. The expected cash flows are then discounted to present value at a rate of return which considers other costs and risks, such as market risk and liquidity. Significant assumptions in the valuation of these Level 3 loans held for sale as of December 31, 2024, included prepayment rates of 5% and 15% for fixed-rate and floating-rate loans, respectively; discount rates ranging from 2.10% to 6.25%; and annual expected loss assumption rate of 0.05%.  These assumptions applied to 97.4% of the total principal balance of the loan portfolio.  The remaining 2.6% of the principal balance of the loan portfolio consisted of seventeen loans that were rated as substandard, and for which separate assumptions were used to account for the lower credit quality of the loans.  

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FASB ASC 825, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” requires disclosure of the fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate such value. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis are discussed above. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by management using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies, and are based on the exit price notion set forth by ASU 2016-1. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other market value techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument. The aggregate fair value amounts presented below do not represent the underlying value of the Company.

Fair value estimates are made at a discrete point in time based on relevant market information and other information about the financial instruments. Because no active market exists for a significant portion of our financial instruments, fair value estimates are based in large part on judgments we make primarily regarding current economic

conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, prepayment rates, and future expected loss experience. These estimates are subjective in nature and invariably involve some inherent uncertainties. Additionally, unexpected changes in events or circumstances can occur that could require us to make changes to our assumptions and which, in turn, could significantly affect our metrics and require us to make changes to our previous estimates of fair value.

In addition, the fair value estimates are based on existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments without attempting to estimate the value of existing and anticipated future customer relationships and the value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments, such as premises and equipment and other real estate owned.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments:

Cash and Cash Equivalents. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates its carrying value.

Interest-Bearing Deposits with Financial Institutions. The fair values of interest-bearing deposits maturing within ninety days approximate their carrying values.  These financial instruments are classified as a component of cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale. Investment securities available-for-sale are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the investment security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. When a market is illiquid or there is a lack of transparency around the inputs to valuation, the investment securities are classified as Level 3 and reliance is placed upon external third-party models, and management judgment and evaluation for valuation. Level 1 investment securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the NYSE, U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds. Level 2 investment securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities.  Investment securities classified as level 3 include beneficial interests in FHLMC securitizations. Significant assumptions in the valuation of these Level 3 investment securities as of December 31, 2024 included a prepayment rate of 20% and a discount rate of 6.87%.  Significant assumptions in the valuation of these Level 3 investment securities as of December 31, 2023 included a prepayment rate of 25% and discount rates ranging from 8.35% to 10.0%.

Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity. Investment securities held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost, adjusted for premiums and discounts that are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the period to maturity. Investment securities held-to-maturity consist of agency mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities. Fair value is determined based upon the same independent pricing model utilized for valuation of Level 2 investment securities available-for-sale.

Investment in Equity Securities.  The fair value on investment in equity securities is the carrying amount and is evaluated for impairment on an annual basis.

Loans Held for Investment. The fair value for loans with variable interest rates is the carrying amount. The fair value of fixed-rate loans is derived by calculating the discounted value of future cash flows expected to be received by the various homogeneous categories of loans or by reference to secondary market pricing. All loans have been adjusted to reflect changes in credit risk.

Accrued Interest Receivable.  The fair value of accrued interest receivable on loans and investment securities approximates the carrying value.

Derivative Instruments (Cash Flow Hedge). The Bank entered into a pay-fixed, receive-variable interest rate swap agreement with a counterparty. This agreement was solely undertaken as a cash flow hedge of interest rate risk, specifically

of the risk of changes in cash flows on interest payments associated with a stream of variable-rate, short-term borrowings for a corresponding amount that are attributable to changes in the future financing rates of each rolling maturity. We estimate the fair value of this agreement based on inputs from a third-party pricing model, which incorporates such factors as the Treasury curve, the secured overnight financial rate (“SOFR”), and the pay rate on the interest rate swaps. The fair value of this derivative instrument is based on a discounted cash flow approach. The observable nature of the inputs used in deriving its fair value results in a Level 2 classification.

Deposits. The fair value of demand deposits, savings deposits, and money market deposits is defined as the amounts payable on demand resulting in a Level 1 classification. The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated based on the discounted value of the future cash flows expected to be paid on the deposits resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Borrowings. The fair value of borrowings is the carrying value of overnight FHLB advances and federal funds purchased that approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments, resulting in a Level 2 classification.  The fair value of borrowings in the form of FHLB putable advances also approximates carrying value and are classified as Level 2 instruments.

Subordinated Debt.  The fair value of term borrowings is derived by calculating the discounted value of future cash flows expected to be paid out by the Company resulting in a Level 3 classification.

Accrued Interest Payable.  The fair value of accrued interest payable on deposits, borrowings, and subordinated debt approximates its carrying value.

The following table sets forth the estimated fair values and related carrying amounts of our financial instruments as of:

Carrying

Fair Value Measurement Level

(dollars in thousands)

Value

1

2

3

Total

December 31, 2024:

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,016,132

$

1,016,132

$

$

$

1,016,132

Securities AFS, net

 

1,313,885

 

14,778

 

1,297,865

 

1,242

 

1,313,885

Securities HTM

712,105

636,840

636,840

Loans held for sale

 

1,285,819

 

 

1,285,819

 

1,285,819

Loans, net

 

7,909,091

 

 

16,663

 

7,595,925

 

7,612,588

Investment in equity securities

 

11,798

 

 

 

11,798

 

11,798

Accrued interest receivable

54,804

54,804

54,804

Derivative assets

5,086

5,086

5,086

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deposits

$

9,870,279

$

7,476,826

$

2,389,896

$

$

9,866,722

Borrowings

 

1,425,369

 

 

1,430,337

 

 

1,430,337

Subordinated debt

173,459

142,631

142,631

Accrued interest payable

27,701

27,701

27,701

December 31, 2023:

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,326,629

$

1,326,629

$

$

$

1,326,629

Securities AFS, net

 

703,226

 

398,790

 

297,194

 

7,242

 

703,226

Securities HTM

789,578

710,021

710,021

Loans, net

 

10,148,597

 

 

 

9,827,508

 

9,827,508

Investment in equity securities

 

11,768

 

 

 

11,768

 

11,768

Accrued interest receivable

54,163

54,163

54,163

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Deposits

$

10,688,932

$

7,545,262

$

3,145,870

$

$

10,691,132

Borrowings

 

1,409,056

 

609,056

 

800,000

 

 

1,409,056

Subordinated debt

173,397

136,002

136,002

Accrued interest payable

 

42,177

 

42,177

 

 

 

42,177

v3.25.1
SECURITIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SECURITIES  
SECURITIES

NOTE 3: SECURITIES

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s securities AFS portfolio as of:

Amortized

Gross Unrealized

Allowance for

Estimated

(dollars in thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Credit Losses

Fair Value

December 31, 2024:

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

11,121

$

$

(1,279)

$

$

9,842

Agency mortgage-backed securities

1,126,861

2,308

(7,543)

1,121,626

Municipal bonds

48,921

(3,386)

45,535

SBA securities

9,236

2

(93)

9,145

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

 

4,619

(3,377)

 

1,242

Corporate bonds

 

133,767

(7,193)

(757)

 

125,817

U.S. Treasury

 

700

(22)

 

678

Total

$

1,335,225

$

2,310

$

(19,516)

$

(4,134)

$

1,313,885

December 31, 2023:

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

8,946

$

$

(1,341)

$

$

7,605

Agency mortgage-backed securities

106,733

1,028

(414)

107,347

Municipal bonds

49,473

(3,037)

46,436

SBA securities

13,631

2

(106)

13,527

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

 

14,473

 

4

 

(418)

 

(6,818)

 

7,241

Corporate bonds

 

138,858

 

 

(15,176)

 

(1,402)

 

122,280

U.S. Treasury

 

399,375

 

 

(585)

 

 

398,790

Total

$

731,489

$

1,034

$

(21,077)

$

(8,220)

$

703,226

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s securities HTM portfolio as of:

Amortized

Gross Unrecognized

Allowance for

Estimated

(dollars in thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Credit Losses

Fair Value

December 31, 2024:

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

712,105

$

$

(75,265)

$

$

636,840

Total

$

712,105

$

$

(75,265)

$

$

636,840

December 31, 2023:

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

789,578

$

1

$

(79,558)

$

$

710,021

Total

$

789,578

$

1

$

(79,558)

$

$

710,021

As of December 31, 2024, the tables above include $325.7 million of agency mortgage-backed securities pledged as collateral to the state of Florida to meet regulatory requirements; $1.3 million in U.S. Treasury securities pledged as collateral to various states to meet regulatory requirements related to the Bank’s trust operations; $256.5 million of agency mortgage-backed securities pledged as collateral as support for the Bank’s obligations under loan sales and securitization agreements entered into from 2018 and 2021; and $77.3 million in  securities consisting of SBA securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and agency mortgage-backed securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements obtained from a prior bank acquisition.  A total of $916.8 million in SBA and agency mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, corporate and municipal bonds are pledged as collateral to the Federal Reserve Bank’s discount window from which the Bank may borrow.

As of December 31, 2023, the tables above include $398.8 million of U.S. Treasury securities pledged as collateral to the state of Florida to meet regulatory requirements; $262.1 million of agency mortgage-backed securities pledged as

collateral as support for the Bank’s obligations under loan sales and securitization agreements entered into from 2018 and 2021; and $76.3 million in securities consisting of SBA securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and agency mortgage-backed securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements obtained from a prior bank acquisition.  A total of $542.3 million in SBA and agency mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, corporate and municipal bonds are pledged as collateral to the Federal Reserve Bank’s discount window and bank term funding program from which the Bank may borrow.

We monitor the credit quality of these securities by evaluating various quantitative attributes.  The credit quality indicators the Company monitors include, but are not limited to, credit ratings of individual securities and the credit rating of United States government-sponsored enterprises that guarantee the securities.  Credit ratings express opinions about the credit quality of a security.  Securities rated investment grade, as defined by NRSROs, are generally considered by the rating agencies and market participants to be low credit risk.  As of December 31, 2024, all of the Company’s securities were either investment grade or were issued by a U.S. government agency or a GSE with an investment grade rating, with the exception of two corporate bonds having a combined market value of $33.2 million which were below investment grade.

The tables below indicate the gross unrealized losses and fair values of our securities AFS portfolio, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.

Securities with Unrealized Loss at December 31, 2024

Less than 12 months

12 months or more

Total

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands)

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

2,874

$

(51)

$

6,968

$

(1,228)

$

9,842

$

(1,279)

Agency mortgage-backed securities

719,329

(7,218)

4,280

(325)

723,609

(7,543)

Municipal bonds

2,129

(101)

43,405

(3,285)

45,534

(3,386)

SBA securities

614

(1)

7,739

(92)

8,353

(93)

Corporate bonds

14,242

(758)

112,333

(6,435)

126,575

(7,193)

U.S. Treasury

678

(22)

678

(22)

Total

$

739,188

$

(8,129)

$

175,403

$

(11,387)

$

914,591

$

(19,516)

Securities with Unrealized Loss at December 31, 2023

Less than 12 months

12 months or more

Total

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands)

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

Collateralized mortgage obligations

    

$

    

$

    

$

7,606

    

$

(1,341)

    

$

7,606

    

$

(1,341)

Agency mortgage-backed securities

5,710

(414)

5,710

(414)

Municipal bonds

1,779

(26)

42,847

(3,011)

44,626

(3,037)

SBA securities

353

12,025

(106)

12,378

(106)

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

4,041

(418)

4,041

(418)

Corporate bonds

14,847

(153)

108,832

(15,023)

123,679

(15,176)

U.S. Treasury

 

397,942

 

(534)

 

848

 

(51)

 

398,790

 

(585)

Total

$

414,921

$

(713)

$

181,909

$

(20,364)

$

596,830

$

(21,077)

Unrealized losses in the securities AFS portfolio have not been recognized into income because the securities are either of high credit quality, management does not intend to sell, it is not more likely than not that management would be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery, or the decline in fair value is largely due to changes in discount rates and assumptions regarding future interest rates. The fair value is expected to recover as the bonds approach maturity.

The tables below indicate the gross unrecognized losses and fair value of our securities HTM portfolio, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrecognized loss position.

Securities with Unrecognized Loss at December 31, 2024

Less than 12 months

12 months or more

Total

Fair

Unrecognized

Fair

Unrecognized

Fair

Unrecognized

(dollars in thousands)

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

15,440

$

(61)

$

621,400

$

(75,204)

$

636,840

$

(75,265)

Total

$

15,440

$

(61)

$

621,400

$

(75,204)

$

636,840

$

(75,265)

Securities with Unrecognized Loss at December 31, 2023

Less than 12 months

12 months or more

Total

Fair

Unrecognized

Fair

Unrecognized

Fair

Unrecognized

(dollars in thousands)

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

$

$

689,454

$

(79,558)

$

689,454

$

(79,558)

Total

$

$

$

689,454

$

(79,558)

$

689,454

$

(79,558)

For the year ended December 31, 2024, securities available-for-sale with an amortized cost of $741 million were sold, resulting in gross realized gains of $1.4 million and gross realized losses of $0.2 million.  For the year ended December 31, 2023, securities available-for-sale with an amortized cost of $175.0 million were sold, resulting in gross realized gains of $2.3 million.

The following is a rollforward of the Company’s allowance for credit losses related to investments for the year ended December 31:

 

Beginning

 

Provision (Reversal)

 

 

 

Ending

(dollars in thousands)

Balance

for Credit Losses

Charge-offs

Recoveries

Balance

Year Ended December 31, 2024:

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

$

6,818

$

(311)

$

(3,130)

$

$

3,377

Corporate bonds

1,402

(645)

757

Total

 

$

8,220

 

$

(956)

 

$

(3,130)

 

$

 

$

4,134

Year Ended December 31, 2023:

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

$

11,439

$

(650)

$

(3,971)

$

$

6,818

Corporate bonds

1,402

1,402

Total

$

11,439

$

752

$

(3,971)

$

$

8,220

Year Ended December 31, 2022:

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

$

10,399

$

1,040

$

$

$

11,439

Total

 

$

10,399

 

$

1,040

 

$

 

$

 

$

11,439

Provision (reversal) for credit losses of ($956) thousand, $752 thousand, and $1.0 million were recorded on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

On a quarterly basis, the Company engages with an independent third party to perform an analysis of expected credit losses for its municipal and corporate bond securities in order to supplement our own internal review.  As of December 31, 2024, the analysis concluded and the Company concurred that fifteen corporate bonds were impacted by credit loss, for which $757 thousand was recorded as ACL related to available-for-sale securities.  For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded charge-offs of $3.1 million related to several interest-only strip securities.  The ACL related to available-for-sale securities totaled $4.1 million at December 31, 2024.  For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded charge-offs of $4.0 million related to several interest-only strip securities.  The AC related to available-for-sale securities totaled $8.2 million at December 31, 2023.

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities AFS and HTM by contractual maturity are shown in the tables below.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities for securities whereby borrowers have the right to prepay such obligations without penalty such as agency mortgage-backed securities and beneficial interests in FHLMC securitizations.  

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities AFS by contractual maturity were as follows for the periods indicated:

    

1 Year or

    

More than 1 Year

    

More than 5 Years

    

More than

    

 

(dollars in thousands)

Less

through 5 Years

through 10 Years

10 Years

Total

 

December 31, 2024

Amortized Cost:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

$

276

$

154

$

10,691

$

11,121

Agency mortgage-backed securities

48

2,992

1,123,821

1,126,861

Municipal bonds

2,594

14,874

29,218

2,235

48,921

SBA securities

418

388

8,430

9,236

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

4,619

4,619

Corporate bonds

61,961

66,282

5,524

133,767

U.S. Treasury

 

200

500

 

700

Total

$

2,842

$

85,640

$

96,042

$

1,150,701

$

1,335,225

Weighted average yield

 

1.99

%  

 

5.83

%  

 

3.01

%  

 

5.50

%  

 

5.34

%

Estimated Fair Value:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

$

256

$

150

$

9,436

$

9,842

Agency mortgage-backed securities

47

2,882

1,118,697

1,121,626

Municipal bonds

2,573

14,120

27,065

1,777

45,535

SBA securities

416

388

8,341

9,145

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

4,619

4,619

Corporate bonds

60,318

61,889

4,367

126,574

U.S. Treasury

 

200

478

 

678

Total

$

2,820

$

83,089

$

89,492

$

1,142,618

$

1,318,019

    

1 Year or

    

More than 1 Year

    

More than 5 Years

    

More than

    

 

(dollars in thousands)

Less

through 5 Years

through 10 Years

10 Years

Total

 

December 31, 2023

Amortized Cost:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

$

$

513

$

8,433

$

8,946

Agency mortgage-backed securities

141

4,364

102,228

106,733

Municipal bonds

9,672

36,103

3,698

49,473

SBA securities

944

623

12,064

13,631

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

3,315

5,380

5,778

14,473

Corporate bonds

5,012

60,444

67,872

5,530

138,858

U.S. Treasury

 

398,676

 

699

 

 

 

399,375

Total

$

407,144

$

81,503

$

105,111

$

137,731

$

731,489

Weighted average yield

 

5.47

%  

 

6.46

%  

 

2.90

%  

 

5.94

%  

 

5.30

%

Estimated Fair Value:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

$

$

466

$

7,139

$

7,605

Agency mortgage-backed securities

137

4,134

103,076

107,347

Municipal bonds

9,231

34,142

3,063

46,436

SBA securities

936

622

11,969

13,527

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

3,315

5,380

5,364

14,059

Corporate bonds

4,973

58,337

56,395

3,977

123,682

U.S. Treasury

 

398,135

 

655

 

 

 

398,790

Total

$

406,560

$

78,673

$

91,625

$

134,588

$

711,446

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities HTM by contractual maturity were as follows for the periods indicated:

    

1 Year or

    

More than 1 Year

    

More than 5 Years

    

More than

    

 

(dollars in thousands)

Less

through 5 Years

through 10 Years

10 Years

Total

 

December 31, 2024

Amortized Cost:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

$

4,542

$

8,900

$

698,663

$

712,105

Total

$

$

4,542

$

8,900

$

698,663

$

712,105

Weighted average yield

 

%  

 

0.99

%  

1.58

%  

 

2.24

%  

2.22

%

Estimated Fair Value:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

$

4,287

$

8,128

$

624,425

$

636,840

Total

$

$

4,287

$

8,128

$

624,425

$

636,840

    

1 Year or

    

More than 1 Year

    

More than 5 Years

    

More than

    

 

(dollars in thousands)

Less

through 5 Years

through 10 Years

10 Years

Total

 

December 31, 2023

Amortized Cost:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

$

4,259

$

12,537

$

772,782

$

789,578

Total

$

$

4,259

$

12,537

$

772,782

$

789,578

Weighted average yield

 

%  

 

0.86

%  

 

1.44

%  

 

2.26

%  

2.24

%

Estimated Fair Value:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

$

3,972

$

11,457

$

694,592

$

710,021

Total

$

$

3,972

$

11,457

$

694,592

$

710,021

v3.25.1
LOANS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
LOANS  
LOANS

NOTE 4: LOANS

The following is a summary of our loans held for investment as of:

    

December 31, 

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

Outstanding principal balance:

  

  

Loans secured by real estate:

 

  

 

  

Residential properties:

 

  

 

  

Multifamily

$

3,341,823

$

5,227,885

Single family

 

873,491

 

950,712

Total real estate loans secured by residential properties

 

4,215,314

 

6,178,597

Commercial properties

 

904,167

 

987,596

Land and construction

 

69,246

 

137,298

Total real estate loans

 

5,188,727

 

7,303,491

Commercial and industrial loans

 

2,746,351

 

2,856,228

Consumer loans

 

1,137

 

1,328

Total loans

 

7,936,215

 

10,161,047

Premiums, discounts and deferred fees and expenses

 

5,178

 

16,755

Total

$

7,941,393

$

10,177,802

The Company’s loans held for investment portfolio is segmented according to loans that share similar attributes and risk characteristics.  In August 2024, a portion of the Company’s multifamily portfolio totaling $1.9 billion in principal balance was reclassified from loans held for investment to loans held for sale.  In December 2024, $489 million in principal balance of these loans was securitized, resulting in gross realized gains of $4.4 million recorded to earnings and $2.8 million in mortgage servicing right asset recorded on the balance sheet.  At December 31, 2024, loans held-for- sale totaled $1.3 billion, which consisted of $1.4 billion in net amortized cost, less $91 million in fair market value adjustment.  There were no outstanding loans held for sale as of December 31, 2023.    

Loans secured by real estate include those secured by either residential or commercial real estate properties, such as multifamily and single-family residential loans; owner occupied and non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans; and land and construction loans.

Commercial and industrial loans are loans to businesses where the operating cash flow of the business is the primary source of payment.  This segment includes commercial revolving lines of credit and term loans, municipal finance loans, equipment finance loans and SBA loans.

Consumer loans include personal installment loans and line of credit, and home equity lines of credit.  These loan products are offered as an accommodation to clients of our primary business lines.

Loans with a collateral value totaling $176 million and $283.7 million were pledged as collateral to secure borrowings with the Federal Reserve Bank at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.  Loans with a market value of $4.1 billion and $4.2 billion were pledged as collateral to secure borrowings with the FHLB at December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, loans totaling $496.9 million in unpaid principal balance were sold, resulting in a net gain on sale of loans of $5.1 million. There were no loan sales for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The following table summarizes our delinquent and nonaccrual loans as of:

Past Due and Still Accruing

Total Past

90 Days

Due and

(dollars in thousands)

    

30–59 Days

    

60-89 Days

    

or More

    

Nonaccrual

    

Nonaccrual

    

Current

    

Total

December 31, 2024:

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Real estate loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential properties

$

7,083

$

$

$

23,324

$

30,407

$

4,193,994

$

4,224,401

Commercial properties

 

7,944

 

428

 

12,900

 

7,946

 

29,218

 

874,463

 

903,681

Land and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

69,134

 

69,134

Commercial and industrial loans

 

997

 

617

 

 

9,174

 

10,788

 

2,732,226

 

2,743,014

Consumer loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,163

 

1,163

Total

$

16,024

$

1,045

$

12,900

$

40,444

$

70,413

$

7,870,980

$

7,941,393

Percentage of total loans

 

0.20

%  

 

0.01

%  

 

0.16

%  

 

0.51

%  

 

0.89

%  

 

  

 

  

December 31, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Real estate loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential properties

$

93

$

416

$

$

112

$

621

$

6,196,923

$

6,197,544

Commercial properties

 

27,403

 

403

 

1,730

 

2,915

 

32,451

 

954,321

 

986,772

Land and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

136,827

 

136,827

Commercial and industrial loans

 

525

 

88

 

 

8,804

 

9,417

 

2,845,845

 

2,855,262

Consumer loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,397

 

1,397

Total

$

28,021

$

907

$

1,730

$

11,831

$

42,489

$

10,135,313

$

10,177,802

Percentage of total loans

 

0.28

%  

 

0.01

%  

 

0.02

%  

 

0.12

%  

 

0.42

%  

 

  

 

  

The following table summarizes our nonaccrual loans as of:

Nonaccrual

Nonaccrual

with Allowance

with no Allowance

(dollars in thousands)

    

for Credit Losses

   

for Credit Losses

December 31, 2024:

 

 

  

Real estate loans:

Residential properties

$

1,420

$

21,904

Commercial properties

3,449

4,497

Commercial and industrial loans

 

9,174

 

Total

$

14,043

$

26,401

December 31, 2023:

 

 

  

Real estate loans:

Residential properties

$

$

112

Commercial properties

2,915

Commercial and industrial loans

 

7,406

 

1,398

Total

$

7,406

$

4,425

The Company adopted ASU 2022-02, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures on January 1, 2023.  The amendments in this ASU eliminate the accounting guidance for TDRs by creditors in Subtopic 310-40, Receivables-Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. The amendments in this ASU were applied prospectively, and therefore, loan

modification and charge-off information is provided for only those items occurring after the January 1, 2023 adoption date.

Based on the guidance in ASU 2022-02, a loan modification or refinancing results in a new loan if the terms of the new loan are at least as favorable to the lender as the terms with customers with similar collection risks that are not refinancing or restructuring their loans and the modification to the terms of the loan are more than minor.  If a loan modification or refinancing does not result in a new loan, it is classified as a loan modification.

There are additional disclosures for modification of loans with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that result in a direct change in the timing or amount of contractual cash flows.  The disclosures are applicable to situations where there is interest rate reduction, term extensions, principal forgiveness, other-than-insignificant payment delays, or a combination of any of these items.

The following table presents our loan modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty by type of modification for the twelve months ended December 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively with related amortized cost balances, respective percentage share of the total class of loans, and the related financial effect:

December 31, 2024:

Term Extension

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Financial Effect

Residential loans

$

5

%

1 loan with term extension of 22 months.

Commercial real estate loans

$

12,900

    

1.43

%

1 loan with term extension of 10 months.

Commercial and industrial loans

$

2,266

0.08

%

5 loans with various extensions of loan maturity ranging from 3 to 63 months. 2 loans with payment extensions and forbearance. 1 loan with 3-month extension and 3-month forbearance. 2 loans with $100 payments through 3 months.

Total

$

15,171

Payment Deferrals

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Financial Effect

Residential loans

$

399

0.01

%

1 loan with 3 month interest deferral

Total

$

399

Combination

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Financial Effect

Commercial and industrial loans

$

5,022

0.18

%

8 loans with various extensions of loan maturity ranging from 5 to 12 months and payment deferral.

Total

$

5,022

Total

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Residential loans

$

404

0.01

%

Commercial real estate loans

12,900

    

1.43

%

Commercial and industrial loans

7,288

0.26

%

Total

$

20,592

December 31, 2023:

Term Extension

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Financial Effect

Commercial and industrial loans

$

12,673

0.46

%

8 loans with term extensions ranging from 3 to 15 months.

Total

$

12,673

Payment Deferrals

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Financial Effect

Residential loans

$

247

%

1 loan with 6-month interest deferral

Total

$

247

Combination

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Financial Effect

Commercial real estate loans

$

645

    

0.07

%

1 loan with term extension and interest reduction.

Commercial and industrial loans

2,292

0.08

%

2 loans with 20-month term extensions and interest deferrals; 1 loan with interest rate reduction and immaterial principal forgiveness.

Total

$

2,937

Total

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Residential loans

$

247

%

Commercial real estate loans

645

    

0.07

%

Commercial and industrial loans

14,965

0.55

%

Total

$

15,857

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans that had a payment default since modification for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024

December 31, 2024:

Combination

# of Loans Defaulted

Amortized Cost Basis

Commercial and industrial loans

3

$

2,264

Total

3

$

2,264

Total

# of Loans Defaulted

Amortized Cost Basis

Commercial and industrial loans

3

$

2,264

Total

3

$

2,264

All loans modified during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023, were current with respect to payments and were not in default.  

Outstanding commitments to lend on modified loans totaled $1 thousand and $379 thousand at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The following table presents the payment status of our loan modifications made during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024:

30-89 Days

90+ Days

(dollars in thousands)

Current

Past Due

Past Due

Nonaccrual

Total

December 31, 2024:

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Residential loans

 

$

404

$

$

$

$

404

Commercial real estate loans

 

12,900

12,900

Commercial and industrial loans

 

2,313

4,974

7,287

Total

 

$

2,717

$

$

12,900

$

4,974

$

20,591

v3.25.1
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES  
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

NOTE 5: ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The Company accounts for ACL related to loans in accordance with ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires the Company to record an estimate of current expected credit losses (“CECL”) for loans at the time of origination. The ACL is maintained at a level deemed appropriate by management to provide for expected credit losses in the portfolio as of the date of the consolidated balance sheet.

The measurement of the ACL is performed by collectively pooling and evaluating loans with similar risk characteristics. The quantitative CECL model estimates credit losses by applying pool-specific probability of default (“PD”) and loss given default (“LGD”) rates to the expected exposure at default ("EAD") over the contractual life of the loans. A significant portion of the ACL is calculated and measured on a collective pool basis, representing $7.8 billion or approximately 97.6% of the total blended loans held for investment portfolio as of December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the ACL was calculated and measured based upon $9.9 billion or 97.2% of the total blended portfolio evaluated on a collective pool basis and $268 million in small homogeneous loan portfolios or 2.6% of the total blended portfolio evaluated using historical loss factors. Pooled loan segments consisted of multifamily, commercial, single-family, non-owner occupied commercial real estate, and construction loans. The remaining portion of the loan portfolio, representing $164.7 million or approximately 2.1% of the total blended loans held for investment portfolio, consisted of small homogeneous loan portfolios which has its quantitative reserve calculated separately based on historical loss factors for the respective portfolios or, if no historical loss is available, based on peer group historical losses. These loan portfolios include equipment finance, land, consumer and commercial small balance loans. In addition, collateral dependent loans totaling $26.5 million or 0.3% of the total blended loans held for investment portfolio, are separately valued based on the fair value of the underlying collateral.

The measurement also incorporates qualitative components such as internal and external risk factors that may not be adequately assessed in the quantitative model. Qualitative adjustments primarily relate to segments of the loan portfolio deemed by management to be of a higher-risk profile or other factors where management believes the quantitative component of the ACL model may not be fully reflective of levels deemed adequate in the judgment of management. Qualitative adjustments may also relate to uncertainty as to future macroeconomic conditions and the related impact on certain loan segments. Management reviews the need for an appropriate level of quantitative adjustments on a quarterly basis, and as such, the amount and allocation of qualitative adjustments may change in future periods. Management applies a two-year time horizon in its ACL model at which there is a gradual reversion back to historical loss experience over two year period.

For purposes of calculating the ACL, the Company has elected to include deferred loan fees and expenses in the loan balance and exclude accrued interest from loan balances.

The following is a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses related to loans held for investment for the years ended December 31:

Provision

    

Beginning

    

(Reversal) for

    

    

Ending

(dollars in thousands)

Balance

Credit Losses

Chargeoffs

Recoveries

Balance

2024:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

Real estate loans:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

Residential properties

$

9,921

$

(2,048)

$

(657)

$

$

7,216

Commercial properties

 

4,148

 

3,499

 

(964)

 

 

6,683

Land and construction

 

332

 

(271)

 

 

 

61

Commercial and industrial loans

 

14,796

 

19,815

 

(16,770)

 

492

 

18,333

Consumer loans

 

8

 

23

 

(23)

 

1

 

9

Total

$

29,205

$

21,018

$

(18,414)

$

493

$

32,302

2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Real estate loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential properties

$

8,306

$

1,615

$

$

$

9,921

Commercial properties

 

8,714

 

(4,317)

 

(249)

 

 

4,148

Land and construction

 

164

 

168

 

 

 

332

Commercial and industrial loans

 

16,521

 

1,171

 

(4,998)

 

2,102

 

14,796

Consumer loans

 

26

 

(18)

 

(2)

 

2

 

8

Total

$

33,731

$

(1,381)

$

(5,249)

$

2,104

$

29,205

2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Real estate loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential properties

$

2,637

$

5,674

$

(5)

$

$

8,306

Commercial properties

 

17,049

 

(8,335)

 

 

 

8,714

Land and construction

 

1,995

 

(1,831)

 

 

 

164

Commercial and industrial loans

 

11,992

 

4,804

 

(711)

 

436

 

16,521

Consumer loans

 

103

 

(73)

 

(4)

 

 

26

Total

$

33,776

$

239

$

(720)

$

436

$

33,731

At December 31, 2024, the Company maintained an allowance for unfunded loan commitments totaling $1.3 million which is included in accounts payable and other liabilities.  The allowance is calculated based mostly on loss rates for the type of loan/collateral in which the loan commitment relates with a drawdown probability applied to the available credit balance based on utilization rates for the prior year.

The Company’s primary regulatory agencies periodically review the allowance for credit losses and such agencies may require the Company to recognize additions to the allowance based on information and factors available to them at the time of their examinations.  Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the Company will not recognize additional provisions for credit losses with respect to the loan portfolio.

Credit Risk Management

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as current financial information, historical payment experience, collateral adequacy, credit documentation, and current economic trends, among other factors.  The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk.  This analysis typically includes larger, non-homogeneous loans such as loans secured

by multifamily or commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans.  This analysis is performed on an ongoing basis as new information is obtained.  The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Pass: Loans classified as pass are strong credits with no existing or known potential weaknesses deserving of management’s close attention.

Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard: Loans classified as substandard 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.

Loans listed as pass include larger non-homogeneous loans not meeting the risk rating definitions above and smaller, homogeneous loans not assessed on an individual basis.

The following tables present risk categories of loans held for investment based on year of origination, and includes gross charge-offs in accordance with ASU 2022-02 as of the dates presented:

Revolving

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

  

2020

  

Prior

  

Loans

  

Total

December 31, 2024:

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential

Multifamily

Pass

 

$

101,311

 

$

539

$

1,701,974

 

$

749,864

 

$

369,887

$

241,935

 

$

 

$

3,165,510

Special mention

47,090

18,572

8,623

74,285

Substandard

13,231

18,234

76,185

107,650

Total

 

$

101,311

 

$

539

$

1,715,205

 

$

796,954

 

$

406,693

$

326,743

 

$

 

$

3,347,445

Gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

657

$

$

657

Single family

Pass

 

$

5,410

$

9,441

$

247,252

 

$

255,096

 

$

90,422

$

203,116

 

$

44,580

 

$

855,317

Special mention

510

510

Substandard

21,104

25

21,129

Total

 

$

5,410

 

$

9,441

$

247,252

 

$

255,096

 

$

90,422

$

224,220

 

$

45,115

 

$

876,956

Gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Commercial real estate

Pass

 

$

3,784

 

$

2,398

$

217,827

 

$

115,582

 

$

136,414

$

378,101

 

$

 

$

854,106

Special mention

1,637

1,299

7,966

4,795

15,697

Substandard

12,900

845

20,133

33,878

Total

 

$

3,784

 

$

15,298

$

219,464

 

$

116,881

 

$

145,225

$

403,029

 

$

 

$

903,681

Gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

964

$

$

964

Land and construction

Pass

 

$

125

 

$

24,970

$

32,877

$

4,444

 

$

1,035

$

5,683

 

$

 

$

69,134

Special mention

Substandard

Total

 

$

125

 

$

24,970

$

32,877

 

$

4,444

 

$

1,035

$

5,683

 

$

 

$

69,134

Gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Commercial

Pass

 

$

66,699

 

$

151,580

$

972,111

$

234,062

 

$

88,657

$

27,220

 

$

1,147,464

 

$

2,687,793

Special mention

690

3,400

9,430

24,087

605

7,602

45,814

Substandard

2,593

31

28

422

12

2,218

4,103

9,407

Total

 

$

69,982

 

$

155,011

$

981,569

 

$

258,571

 

$

88,669

$

30,043

 

$

1,159,169

 

$

2,743,014

Gross charge-offs

$

572

$

622

$

1,310

$

795

$

3,437

$

4,530

$

5,504

$

16,770

Consumer

Pass

 

$

89

 

$

5

$

 

$

107

 

$

$

49

 

$

913

 

$

1,163

Special mention

Substandard

Total

 

$

89

 

$

5

$

 

$

107

 

$

$

49

 

$

913

 

$

1,163

Gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

23

$

23

Total loans

Pass

 

$

177,418

 

$

188,933

$

3,172,041

 

$

1,359,155

 

$

686,415

$

856,104

 

$

1,192,957

 

$

7,633,023

Special mention

690

3,400

11,067

72,476

26,538

14,023

8,112

136,306

Substandard

2,593

12,931

13,259

422

19,091

119,640

4,128

172,064

Total

 

$

180,701

 

$

205,264

$

3,196,367

 

$

1,432,053

 

$

732,044

$

989,767

 

$

1,205,197

 

$

7,941,393

Gross charge-offs

$

572

$

622

$

1,310

$

795

$

3,437

$

6,151

$

5,527

$

18,414

Revolving

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

    

2020

  

2019

  

Prior

  

Loans

  

Total

December 31, 2023:

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential

Multifamily

Pass

 

$

37,343

 

$

2,355,381

$

1,537,636

 

$

763,736

 

$

289,675

$

243,146

 

$

 

$

5,226,917

Special mention

1,248

5,577

9,426

16,251

Substandard

Total

 

$

37,343

 

$

2,355,381

$

1,538,884

 

$

763,736

 

$

295,252

$

252,572

 

$

 

$

5,243,168

Gross charge-offs

$

$

Single family

Pass

 

$

13,631

 

$

259,043

$

267,373

 

$

92,567

 

$

38,132

$

208,035

 

$

54,444

 

$

933,225

Special mention

20,166

20,166

Substandard

846

139

985

Total

 

$

13,631

 

$

259,043

$

267,373

 

$

92,567

 

$

38,132

$

229,047

 

$

54,583

 

$

954,376

Gross charge-offs

$

$

Commercial real estate

Pass

 

$

2,469

 

$

221,525

$

130,579

 

$

119,684

 

$

81,243

$

383,729

 

$

 

$

939,229

Special mention

1,223

2,275

10,747

14,245

Substandard

12,900

116

1,445

11,424

7,413

33,298

Total

 

$

15,369

 

$

221,525

$

131,918

 

$

123,404

 

$

92,667

$

401,889

 

$

 

$

986,772

Gross charge-offs

$

249

$

249

Land and construction

Pass

 

$

19,151

 

$

43,923

$

29,445

 

$

36,498

 

$

807

$

7,003

 

$

 

$

136,827

Special mention

Substandard

Total

 

$

19,151

 

$

43,923

$

29,445

 

$

36,498

 

$

807

$

7,003

 

$

 

$

136,827

Gross charge-offs

$

$

Commercial

Pass

 

$

182,391

 

$

1,082,510

$

291,663

 

$

119,035

 

$

21,314

$

25,030

 

$

1,087,075

 

$

2,809,018

Special mention

1,360

24,653

703

56

656

735

28,163

Substandard

55

12

842

3,881

1,325

458

11,508

18,081

Total

 

$

182,446

 

$

1,083,882

$

317,158

 

$

123,619

 

$

22,695

$

26,144

 

$

1,099,318

 

$

2,855,262

Gross charge-offs

$

257

1,420

1,205

587

117

48

1,364

$

4,998

Consumer

Pass

 

$

47

 

$

$

577

 

$

 

$

299

$

59

 

$

415

 

$

1,397

Special mention

Substandard

Total

 

$

47

 

$

$

577

 

$

 

$

299

$

59

 

$

415

 

$

1,397

Gross charge-offs

$

2

$

2

Total loans

Pass

 

$

255,032

 

$

3,962,382

$

2,257,273

 

$

1,131,520

 

$

431,470

$

867,002

 

$

1,141,934

 

$

10,046,613

Special mention

1,360

27,124

2,978

5,633

40,995

735

78,825

Substandard

12,955

12

958

5,326

12,749

8,717

11,647

52,364

Total

 

$

267,987

 

$

3,963,754

$

2,285,355

 

$

1,139,824

 

$

449,852

$

916,714

 

$

1,154,316

 

$

10,177,802

Gross charge-offs

$

257

1,420

1,205

587

117

297

1,366

$

5,249

A loan is considered collateral dependent when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment of the loan is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral.  Collateral dependent loans are evaluated individually to determine expected credit losses and any ACL allocation is determined based upon the amount by which amortized costs exceed the estimated fair value of the collateral, adjusted for estimated selling costs (if

applicable).  The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans, and the related ACL allocated to these loans as of the dates indicated:

Equipment/

ACL

(dollars in thousands)

Real Estate

Cash

Receivables

Total

Allocation

December 31, 2024:

Loans secured by real estate:

    

  

    

  

  

    

  

Residential properties

Multifamily

$

2,802

$

$

$

2,802

$

Single family

15,856

15,856

Commercial real estate loans

4,497

4,497

Commercial loans

 

 

 

3,935

 

3,935

 

697

Total

$

23,155

$

$

3,935

$

27,090

$

697

December 31, 2023:

Loans secured by real estate:

    

  

    

  

  

    

  

Commercial real estate loans

$

2,523

$

$

$

2,523

$

Commercial loans

 

 

250

 

978

 

1,228

 

Total

$

2,523

$

250

$

978

$

3,751

$

v3.25.1
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT  
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

NOTE 6: PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

A summary of premises and equipment is as follows at December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

Leasehold improvements and artwork

$

27,160

$

26,842

Information technology equipment

 

13,933

 

12,991

Furniture and fixtures

 

3,311

 

3,297

Land and auto

 

14,096

 

16,152

Total

 

58,500

 

59,282

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

(22,694)

 

(19,357)

Net

$

35,806

$

39,925

Depreciation expense for premises and equipment was $4.8 million, $4.4 million, and $4.0 million as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

v3.25.1
REAL ESTATE OWNED
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
REAL ESTATE OWNED  
REAL ESTATE OWNED

NOTE 7: REAL ESTATE OWNED

The activity in our portfolio of REO is as follows during the periods ending December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

Beginning balance

$

8,381

$

6,210

Loans transferred to REO

 

 

2,171

Dispositions of REO

 

(2,171)

 

Ending balance

$

6,210

$

8,381

During the year ended December 31, 2024, one of the two REO properties held at December 31, 2023 was sold, resulting in a gain on sale of REO of $679 thousand which is included in the consolidated statements of operations. At

December 31, 2024, REO consisted of one property which is carried at amortized cost as the appraised value adjusted for estimated selling costs exceeded the amortized cost basis.

v3.25.1
GOODWILL AND CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
GOODWILL AND CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES  
GOODWILL AND CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES

NOTE 8: GOODWILL AND CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES

Goodwill is recorded upon completion of a business combination as the difference between the purchase price and the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired.  Goodwill is deemed to have an indefinite useful life and as such is not subject to amortization and instead is tested for impairment annually unless a triggering event occurs thereby requiring an updated assessment.  Our regular annual impairment assessment occurs in the fourth quarter.  Impairment exists when the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds its fair value.  An impairment loss would be recognized in an amount equal to that excess as a charge to noninterest expense in the consolidated statement of operations.

The closure of three large regional banks during the year ended December 31, 2023, coupled with the drastic change in macroeconomic conditions and persistent rate increases by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”) caused a significant decline in bank stock prices including our own.  These triggering events required an updated assessment of our goodwill as of June 30, 2023, which concluded that our goodwill was impaired.  As a result, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge equal to our entire goodwill balance of $215.3 million in the second quarter of 2023 as the estimated fair value of equity was less than book value.  The updated assessment utilized three approaches, each receiving equal weighting: (1) the guideline public company (“GPC”) method which compares benchmarking data of the Company to a set of comparable GPCs; (2) the guideline transaction (“GT”) method utilizing financial results of the Company for the latest twelve months and comparing to publicly available transaction data, and (3) a discounted cash flow method, taking into consideration expectations of the Company’s growth and profitability going forward.  The goodwill impairment is a non-cash charge and has no impact on our regulatory capital ratios, cash flows, or liquidity position.  

Core deposit intangibles are deemed to have definite useful lives and arise from whole bank acquisitions.  Core deposit intangibles are amortized on an accelerated method over their estimated useful lives, which range from 7 to 10 years. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, core deposit intangible assets totaled $3.6 million and $4.9 million, respectively, and we recognized $1.4 million, $1.6 million and $1.9 million in core deposit intangible amortization expense in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.  The estimated aggregate amortization expense related to our core deposit intangibles for the next five years succeeding December 31, 2024, in order from the present, is $1.2 million, $960 thousand, $751 thousand, $331 thousand, and $179 thousand.

v3.25.1
DERIVATIVE ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
DERIVATIVE ASSETS  
DERIVATIVE ASSETS

NOTE 9: DERIVATIVE ASSETS

On February 1, 2024, the Bank entered into an interest rate swap agreement with an institutional counterparty to hedge against our exposure to changes in interest rates as part of our overall interest rate risk management strategy. On the date the agreement was entered into, the derivative was designated as a cash flow hedge, as it was undertaken to manage the risk of changes in cash flows on interest payments associated with a stream of variable-rate, short-term borrowings for a corresponding amount that are attributable to changes in the future financing rates of each rolling maturity. At inception and on a quarterly basis thereafter, an assessment is performed to determine the effectiveness of the derivative at reducing the risk associated with the hedged exposure. A cash flow hedge designated as highly effective is carried at fair value on the balance sheet with the portion of change in fair value of the cash flow hedge considered highly effective recognized in AOCI. If the cash flow hedge becomes ineffective, the portion of the change in fair value of the cash flow hedge considered ineffective is reclassified from AOCI to earnings.

The hedging instrument is a pay-fixed, receive variable interest rate swap agreement having a beginning notional amount of $450 million. The Bank pays quarterly interest at a fixed rate of 3.583% and receives quarterly interest payments calculated at the Daily Simple SOFR over the same period. The original term of the agreement is five years, expiring on February 1, 2029. On March 28, 2024, the original hedge position notional amount was reduced by $100 million, and a

corresponding amount of the hedged item was simultaneously de-designated, resulting in the recording of a gain of $1.7 million, classified as capital markets activities on the accompanying statements of operations.

At December 31, 2024, the fair value of the cash flow hedge was $5.1 million and is classified as derivative assets with a corresponding amount classified as a component of AOCI on the accompanying balance sheet.

On January 29, 2025, the Bank entered into an interest rate swap agreement with an institutional counterparty to hedge the interest rate risk to earnings associated with fair value changes in the valuation allowance previously established as a result of loans that were reclassified from loans held for investment to loans held for sale during the second half of 2024.  The hedging instrument is a pay-fixed, receive variable interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $1.0 billion that will amortize down to $400 million over four years.  The Bank will pay quarterly interest at a fixed rate of 4.03% and receive quarterly interest payments calculated at the Daily Simple SOFR over the same period.  The original term of the agreement is four years, expiring on January 29, 2029.  Since the fair value changes of the valuation allowance for reclassified loans in loans held for sale already flow through earnings, the Bank has elected to not designate the hedge for hedge accounting to ensure that changes in the derivative’s value are reported in current earnings each period.  

v3.25.1
LOAN SALES AND MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
LOAN SALES AND MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS  
LOAN SALES AND MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS

NOTE 10: LOAN SALES AND MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS

The Company retained servicing rights for most of the loans sold and recognized mortgage servicing rights in connection with multifamily loan sale transactions that occurred in 2024 as well as 2021 and prior.  As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, mortgage servicing rights net of valuation allowance totaled $6.4 million and $5.5 million, respectively and is classified as a component of other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The amount of loans serviced for others totaled $1.3 billion and $962 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Servicing fees collected in 2024, 2023, and 2022 were $2.5 million, $2.5 million, and $3.0 million, respectively.

In 2024, $489 million principal balance of multifamily loans were sold and the Company recognized a gain of $4.4 million in earnings and recorded a mortgage servicing right asset of $2.8 million on the consolidated balance sheets.  There were no loan sale transactions in 2023 that resulted in the recognition of mortgage servicing rights.  There were no loan purchase transactions in 2024 or 2023.  

v3.25.1
DEPOSITS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
DEPOSITS  
DEPOSITS

NOTE 11: DEPOSITS

The following table summarizes the outstanding balance of deposits and average rates paid thereon as of:

2024

2023

 

Weighted

Weighted

 

(dollars in thousands)

Amount

Average Rate

Amount

Average Rate

 

Demand deposits:

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Noninterest-bearing

$

1,956,628

 

$

1,467,806

 

Interest-bearing

 

1,995,397

 

3.29

%  

 

2,881,786

 

2.94

%

Money market and savings

 

3,524,801

 

3.60

%  

 

3,195,670

 

3.81

%

Certificates of deposit

 

2,393,453

 

4.72

%  

 

3,143,670

 

4.87

%

Total

$

9,870,279

 

3.09

%  

$

10,688,932

 

3.36

%

The following table provides the remaining maturities of certificates of deposit accounts greater than $250,000 as of:  

December 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

Large Denomination Certificates of Deposit Maturity Distribution

(dollars in thousands)

3 months or less

    

$

76,691

$

343,078

Over 3 months through 6 months

44,619

 

24,126

Over 6 months through 12 months

92,960

 

56,415

Over 12 months

13,417

 

30,994

Total

$

227,687

$

454,613

Large depositor relationships, consisting of deposit relationships which exceed 2% of total deposits, accounted for, in the aggregate, 19.7% and 12.5% of our total deposits as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.  The composition of our large depositor relationships includes mortgage servicing clients who have maintained long-term depository relationships with us.  The balances in these depository accounts are subject to seasonal inflows and outflows, common in the mortgage servicing industry, and average balances in the portfolio unexpectedly grew in the later part of 2024.

Accrued interest payable on deposits, which is included in accounts payable and other liabilities, was $27.7 million and $36.7 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

v3.25.1
BORROWINGS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
BORROWINGS  
BORROWINGS

NOTE 12: BORROWINGS

The Bank has established secured and unsecured lines of credit under which it may borrow funds from time to time on a term or overnight basis from the FHLB, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (the “Federal Reserve Bank”), and other institutions.  At December 31, 2024, our borrowings consisted of $1.0 billion in FHLB putable advances at the Bank, $400 million of FHLB term advances at the Bank, and $25 million in repurchase agreements at the Bank.  At December 31, 2023, our borrowings consisted of $800 million in FHLB putable advances at the Bank, $100 million of FHLB term advances at the Bank, $160 million in overnight advances and $285 million in term advances from the Federal Reserve Bank, and $64 million in repurchase agreements at the Bank.

FHLB Advances

The FHLB putable advances outstanding at December 31, 2024 had a weighted average remaining life of 6.25 years and a weighted average interest rate of 3.74%.  The putable advances can be called quarterly until maturity at the option of the FHLB at various put dates, with $300 million eligible for exercising in March 2025 and the remaining $700 million eligible for exercising beginning in June 2025.

The FHLB term advances outstanding at December 31, 2024 consist of the following:

$300 million in a three-year fixed-rate advance maturing on May 28, 2027 at an interest rate of 4.95%

$100 million in a five-year fixed-rate advance maturing on June 28, 2028 at an interest rate of 4.21%

FHLB advances are collateralized primarily by loans secured by single-family, multifamily, and commercial real estate properties with a market value of $4.1 billion as of December 31, 2024.  The Bank’s total unused borrowing capacity from the FHLB as of December 31, 2024 was $1.7 billion.  The Bank had in place $69 million in letters of credit from the FHLB, $59 million of which is used as collateral for the 2024 multifamily loan sale/securitization, and $10 million of which is used as collateral for public fund deposits.

The FHLB putable advances outstanding at December 31, 2023 had a weighted average remaining life of 5.41 years and a weighted average fixed interest rate of 3.74%.  The FHLB term advances had a fixed interest rate of 4.21% and matures on June 28, 2028.  FHLB advances were collateralized primarily by loans secured by single-family, multifamily, and commercial real estate properties with a market value of $4.3 billion as of December 31, 2023. The

Bank’s total unused borrowing capacity from the FHLB as of December 31, 2023 was $2.0 billion. The Bank had in place $310 million of letters of credit from the FHLB as of December 31, 2023, which were used to meet collateral requirements for deposits from the State of California and local agencies.

Federal Reserve Bank Borrowings

The Bank has a secured line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank including the secured borrowing capacity through the Federal Reserve Bank’s Discount Window, and Borrower-in-Custody (“BIC”) programs.  Borrowings under the BIC program are overnight advances with interest chargeable at the primary credit borrowing rate.  At December 31, 2024, the Bank did not have any borrowings outstanding under any of the Federal Reserve Bank programs.  At December 31, 2024, the Bank had secured unused borrowing capacity of $1.1 billion under this agreement.  

At December 31, 2023, the Bank had outstanding BIC program borrowings totaling $160 million, bearing a fixed interest rate of 5.50% and were repaid in full in early January, 2024.  At December 31, 2023, the Bank had outstanding Bank Term Funding Program borrowings totaling $285 million, which were paid in full in December 2024.  At December 31, 2023, the Bank had secured unused borrowing capacity of $823 million under this agreement.

Uncommitted Credit Facilities:

The Bank has a total of $240 million in borrowing capacity through unsecured federal funds lines, ranging in size from $20 million to $100 million, with six correspondent financial institutions.  At December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no balances outstanding under these arrangements.  

Holding Company Line of Credit:

FFI has entered into a loan agreement with an unaffiliated lender that provides for a revolving line of credit for up to $20 million maturing in April 2025. The loan bears an interest rate of Prime rate, plus 50 basis points (0.50%). FFI’s obligations under the loan agreement are secured by, among other things, a pledge of all of its equity in the Bank. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were no balances outstanding under this agreement.    

Repurchase Agreements:

The repurchase agreements are treated as overnight borrowings with the obligations to repurchase securities sold reflected as a liability.  The investment securities underlying these agreements remain in the Company’s securities AFS portfolio.  As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the repurchase agreements are collateralized by investment securities with a fair value of approximately $77.3 million and $76.3 million, respectively.

v3.25.1
SUBORDINATED DEBT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SUBORDINATED DEBT.  
SUBORDINATED DEBT

NOTE 13: SUBORDINATED DEBT

At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, FFI had two issuances of subordinated notes outstanding with an aggregate carrying value of $173 million.  At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, FFI was in compliance with all covenants under its subordinated debt agreements.  The following table summarizes the outstanding subordinated notes as of the dates indicated:

Current

Current

Carrying Value

Stated

Interest

Principal

December 31,

December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

Maturity

Rate

Balance

2024

2023

Subordinated notes

    

  

    

  

  

    

  

Subordinated notes due 2032, 3.50% per annum until February 1, 2027, 3-month SOFR + 2.04% thereafter

February 1, 2032

 

3.50

%

$

150,000

 

$

148,298

$

148,058

Subordinated notes due 2030, 6.0% per annum until June 30, 2025, 3-month SOFR + 5.90% thereafter.

June 30, 2030

 

6.00

%

 

24,165

 

25,161

25,339

Total

 

$

174,165

 

$

173,459

$

173,397

v3.25.1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

NOTE 14: SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FFI is a holding company and does not have any direct operating activities. Any future cash flow needs of FFI are expected to be met by its existing cash and cash equivalents and dividends from its subsidiaries. The Bank is subject to various laws and regulations that limit the amount of dividends that a bank can pay without obtaining prior approval from bank regulators.  FFI’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $7.7 million and $15.3 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

On July 8, 2024, the Company raised approximately $228 million of gross proceeds in an equity capital raise (“July 2024 Capital Raise”) with certain investors.  In the July 2024 Capital Raise, the Company sold and issued to the investors:  (a) 11,308,676 shares of common stock at a purchase price per share of $4.10 (on July 1, 2024, the day before the announcement of the July 2024 Capital Raise, the closing price of the common stock was $6.47); (b) 29,811 shares of a new series of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company designated as Series A Noncumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), at a price per share of $4,100, and each share of which is convertible into 1,000 shares of common stock, and all of which shares of Series A Preferred Stock represent the right (on an as converted basis) to receive approximately 29,811,000 shares of common stock; (c) 14,490 shares of a new series of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company designated as Series B Noncumulative Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), at a price per share of $4,100, each share of which is convertible into 1,000 shares of common stock, and all of which shares of Series B Preferred Stock represent the right (on an as converted basis) to receive approximately 14,490,000 shares of common stock; and (d) Issued Warrants, affording the holder thereof the right, until the seven-year anniversary of the issuance of such Issued Warrant, to purchase for $5,125 per share, 22,239 shares of Series C non-voting, common-equivalent preferred stock (the “Series C NVCE Stock”).  Each share of Series C NVCE Stock is convertible into 1,000 shares of common stock, all of which shares of Series C NVCE Stock, upon issuance, will represent the right (on an as converted basis) to receive approximately 22,239,000 shares of common stock.  The investors were subject to a 180-day lock-up period with respect to the securities purchased.  Net proceeds from the July 2024 Capital Raise of $214.5 million, consisting of the $228 million gross proceeds less issuance costs of $13.5 million, were allocated amongst the newly issued equity instruments under the relative fair value method.  Under the relative fair value method, each equity instrument was allocated a portion of the net proceeds based on the proportion of its fair value to the sum of the fair values of all of the equity instruments covered in the allocation.  

The terms of the Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, and Series C NVCE Stock are more fully described in the respective Certificates of Designation, which were included as Exhibit 3.1, Exhibit 3.2, and Exhibit 3.3, respectively to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 9, 2024, and incorporated by reference therein.  The terms of the Issued Warrants are more fully described in the Issued Warrant, a form of which was included as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 9, 2024, and incorporated by reference therein.

On September 30, 2024, stockholders approved and adopted an amendment to the Company’s certificate of incorporation, as amended, to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 shares to 200,000,000 shares, and also approved the issuance of shares of common stock in connection with the July 2024 Capital Raise pursuant to NYSE listing rules.  As a result of these approvals, all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Series B Preferred Stock automatically converted into shares of common stock as of the close of business on October 2, 2024, in accordance with the terms of the Certificate of Designation for the Series B Preferred Stock.  In addition, the quarterly non-cumulative cash dividend (annual rate of 13%) and liquidation preference rights of the Series A Preferred Stock ceased to apply.  Shares of Series A Preferred Stock (a) are now entitled to receive dividends at the same time and on the same terms as shares of common stock in accordance with the Certificate of Designation for the Series A Preferred Stock, and (b) rank as equal to shares of common stock in any liquidation of the Company.  Furthermore, the Company will not be required to issue any cash-settled warrants to the investors who participated in the July 2024 Capital Raise.  At December  31, 2024, there were no declared dividends outstanding with respect to the Series A Preferred Stock.

v3.25.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
EARNINGS PER SHARE  
EARNINGS PER SHARE

NOTE 15: EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income or loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock that would then share in earnings. Contracts to issue common stock include warrants, convertible preferred stock, stock options, restricted stock, and other contingent shares.  As the average common share price was above the $5.125 per share exercise price (on an as-converted basis) of the warrants, the warrants would have been included in the dilutive share count and diluted earnings per share as of December 31, 2024, if the Company had positive earnings for the period. The following table sets forth the Company’s earnings per share calculations for the years ended December 31:

2024

2023

2022

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Basic

Diluted

Basic

Diluted

Basic

Diluted

Net (loss) income

$

(92,407)

    

$

(92,407)

    

$

(199,064)

    

$

(199,064)

    

$

110,512

    

$

110,512

Weighted average basic common shares outstanding

 

65,598,430

 

65,598,430

 

56,426,093

 

56,426,093

 

56,422,450

 

56,422,450

Dilutive effect of options, restricted stock, warrants, and contingent shares issuable

67,610

Diluted common shares outstanding

 

  

 

65,598,430

 

  

 

56,426,093

 

  

 

56,490,060

Net (loss) income per share

$

(1.41)

$

(1.41)

$

(3.53)

$

(3.53)

$

1.96

$

1.96

Stock options for the 22,550 shares of common stock outstanding at December 31, 2023 were not considered in computing earnings per share because they are antidilutive. There were no stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2024.

v3.25.1
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION  
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

NOTE 16: STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

In 2015, shareholders approved an equity incentive plan (“2015 Plan”) whereby: the Company can no longer issue Equity Incentive Awards under the previously approved plans; 750,000 shares of common stock will be available for the grant of Equity Incentive Awards to the Company’s executive officers, other key employees and directors; Equity Incentive Awards that are outstanding under the prior plans will remain outstanding and unchanged and subject to the terms of those Plans; and upon termination, cancellation or forfeiture of any of the Equity Incentive Awards that are outstanding under the prior plans, those shares will be added to the pool of shares available for future grants of Equity Incentive Awards under the plan approved in 2015.

In 2024, shareholders approved an equity incentive plan (“2024 Plan”) that replaced the 2015 Plan with respect to issuing new equity compensation awards.   Awards outstanding under the 2015 Plan will continue to be governed by the terms of the 2015 Plan.  The 2024 Plan permits the discretionary award of incentive stock options (“ISOs”), nonqualified stock options (“NSOs”), stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), and restricted stock units to directors, officers, employees and consultants or the directors, officers, employees, and consultants of any of the Company’s subsidiaries or affiliates as well as prospective employees and consultants who have agreed to serve the Company.  The maximum number of shares that may be issued under the 2024 Plan will be 1,500,000 shares of common stock, which number is subject to adjustment per terms of the 2024 Plan.  

The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $2.0 million, $1.7 million, and $3.5 million in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, related to RSUs.

Stock options, when granted, have an exercise price not less than the current market value of the common stock and expire after ten years if not exercised. If applicable, vesting periods are set at the date of grant and the Plans provide for accelerated vesting should a change in control occur.

The following table summarizes the activities in the Plans during 2024:

    

    

Weighted Average

    

Weighted Average

    

(dollars in thousands except

Exercise Price per

Remaining

Aggregate

per share amounts)

Options Granted

Share

Contractual Term

Intrinsic Value

Balance: December 31, 2023

 

22,550

$

9.00

 

  

 

  

Options forfeited

 

(22,550)

 

9.00

 

  

 

  

Balance: December 31, 2024

 

 

 

$

Options exercisable

 

$

 

$

The following table summarizes the activities in the Plans during 2023:

    

    

Weighted Average

    

Weighted Average

    

(dollars in thousands except

Exercise Price per

Remaining

Aggregate

per share amounts)

Options Granted

Share

Contractual Term

Intrinsic Value

Balance: December 31, 2022

 

45,050

$

8.67

 

  

 

  

Options exercised

 

(19,500)

 

8.08

 

  

 

  

Options forfeited

 

(3,000)

 

10.00

 

  

 

  

Balance: December 31, 2023

 

22,550

 

9.00

 

0.20 Years

$

255

Options exercisable

 

22,550

$

9.00

 

0.20 Years

$

255

The intrinsic value of stock options exercised in 2023 was $0.

The following table summarizes the activities in the Plans during 2022:

    

    

Weighted Average

    

Weighted Average

    

(dollars in thousands except

Exercise Price per

Remaining

Aggregate

per share amounts)

Options Granted

Share

Contractual Term

Intrinsic Value

Balance: December 31, 2021

 

47,050

$

8.68

 

  

 

  

Options exercised

 

(2,000)

 

9.00

 

  

 

  

Balance: December 31, 2022

 

45,050

 

8.67

 

0.95 Years

$

255

Options exercisable

 

45,050

$

8.67

 

0.95 Years

$

255

The intrinsic value of stock options exercised in 2022 was $33,400.

The following table provides a summary of the RSUs issued by the Company under its equity incentive plans for the periods ended December 31:

2024

2023

2022

Weighted

Weighted

Weighted

Average Grant

Average Grant

Average Grant

Shares

Date Fair Value

Shares

Date Fair Value

Shares

Date Fair Value

Balance: January 1

    

146,384

    

$

(9.12)

    

199,016

    

$

31.92

    

199,574

    

$

19.34

New RSUs

 

1,053,224

 

7.66

 

267,480

 

14.04

 

241,020

 

22.87

Shares vested and issued

 

(119,040)

 

14.06

 

(158,478)

 

18.90

 

(148,139)

 

20.09

RSUs forfeited

 

(130,303)

 

10.61

 

(161,634)

 

18.82

 

(93,439)

 

0.44

Balance December 31

 

950,265

$

5.28

 

146,384

$

(9.12)

 

199,016

$

31.92

The fair value of the shares vested and issued was $0.9 million, $1.9 million and $3.4 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $6.4 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to outstanding RSUs, which will be recognized through October 2027 subject to the related vesting requirements.

v3.25.1
401(k) PROFIT SHARING PLAN
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
401(k) PROFIT SHARING PLAN  
401(k) PROFIT SHARING PLAN

NOTE 17: 401(k) PROFIT SHARING PLAN

The Company’s employees participate in the Company’s 401(k) profit sharing plan (the “401k Plan”) that covers all employees eighteen years of age or older who have completed three months of employment. Each employee eligible to participate in the 401k Plan may contribute up to 100% of his or her compensation, subject to certain statutory limitations. In 2024, 2023, and 2022, the Company matched 100% of a participant’s contribution up to 3% of a participant’s compensation and an additional 50% of a participant’s contribution up to the next 2% of a participant’s compensation. These employer contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. The Company contributions of $2.0 million, $2.4 million and $2.8 million were included in compensation and benefits for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company may also make an additional profit-sharing contribution on behalf of eligible employees. No profit-sharing contributions were made in 2024, 2023 or 2022.

v3.25.1
INCOME TAXES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
INCOME TAXES  
INCOME TAXES

NOTE 18: INCOME TAXES

The Company is subject to federal income tax and California franchise tax. Income tax expense (benefit) was as follows for the years ended December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

Current expense (benefit):

 

  

 

  

 

  

Federal

$

4,534

$

4,536

$

25,708

State

 

266

 

(1,924)

 

13,096

Deferred expense (benefit):

 

  

 

  

 

  

Federal

 

(39,052)

 

(3,170)

 

803

State

 

(10,721)

 

(442)

 

(316)

Total

$

(44,973)

$

(1,000)

$

39,291

The following is a comparison of the federal statutory income tax rates to the Company’s effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31:

2024

2023

2022

 

(dollars in thousands)

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

 

(Loss) income before taxes

    

$

(137,380)

    

  

    

$

(200,064)

    

  

    

$

149,803

    

  

Federal tax statutory rate

$

(28,850)

 

21.00

%  

$

(42,013)

 

21.00

%  

$

31,459

 

21.00

%

State tax, net of Federal benefit

 

(9,382)

 

6.83

%  

 

(14,435)

 

7.22

%  

 

12,085

 

8.07

%

Windfall benefit – exercise of stock options

 

333

 

(0.24)

%  

 

299

 

(0.15)

%  

 

(205)

 

(0.14)

%

Goodwill impairment

 

 

-

%  

 

60,733

 

(30.36)

%  

 

 

%

Low income housing, net benefit

(4,093)

2.98

%  

(1,020)

0.51

%  

(998)

(0.67)

%

Tax exempt interest income

(3,713)

2.70

%  

(3,751)

1.87

%  

(2,965)

(1.98)

%

Other items, net

 

732

 

(0.53)

%  

 

(813)

 

0.41

%  

 

(85)

 

(0.05)

%

Effective tax rate

$

(44,973)

 

32.74

%  

$

(1,000)

 

0.50

%  

$

39,291

 

26.23

%

Deferred taxes are a result of differences between income tax accounting and generally accepted accounting principles with respect to income tax recognition. The following is a summary of the components of the net deferred tax assets recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)

 

  

 

  

Allowance for credit losses

$

11,788

$

11,167

Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards

 

58,777

 

9,643

State taxes

 

27

 

18

Stock-based compensation

 

223

 

249

Market valuation: merger

 

2,704

 

2,784

Capital activities – mark to market

 

500

 

697

Compensation related

 

1,044

 

1,215

Core deposit intangible

 

(990)

 

(1,396)

Prepaid expenses

 

(2,143)

 

(2,674)

Depreciation

 

(1,257)

 

(542)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

3,599

 

5,863

Other

 

2,378

 

2,118

Net deferred tax assets

$

76,650

$

29,142

As part of a merger in 2012, the Company acquired operating loss carryforwards of $13.4 million. These operating loss carryforwards are subject to limitation under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and expire in 2032. As a result, the Company will only be able to utilize operating loss carryforwards of $7.6 million, ratably over a period of 20 years. As part of a merger in 2015, the Company acquired operating loss carryforwards of $3.6 million. These operating loss carryforwards are subject to limitation under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and expire in 2035. As part of the mergers in 2017 and 2018, the Company acquired operating loss carryforwards of $0.7 and $3.2 million, respectively. These operating loss carryforwards are subject to limitation under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and have been fully utilized as of the end of 2020.  As of December 31, 2024, the remaining operating loss carryforwards from acquisitions available to be utilized by the Company were $5.2 million. The Company estimates it will have at total $182.9 million of net operating loss carryforwards at December 31, 2024 that do not expire.

The Company has experienced cumulative losses over the past three years, primarily due to the significant increase in market rates experienced since 2022 and the mark-to-market adjustment related to the transfer of approximately $1.9 billion of multifamily loans from loans held for investment to loans held for sale in the third quarter of 2024.  However, the Company has not recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets, as it has implemented a tax planning strategy that is expected to generate sufficient taxable income to realize these assets.  This strategy includes dispositioning the aforementioned multifamily loans transferred to loans held for sale.  Removing these relatively low-yielding assets from the balance sheet will improve profitability, either through the reduction of high-cost funding or reinvestment of proceeds into higher-yielding assets.  Management has evaluated the feasibility of this strategy under current tax laws and considers it both prudent and objectively verifiable.  The Company will continue to monitor its performance and reassess the need for a valuation allowance if necessary.

The Company’s federal income tax returns for the periods 2021 through 2023 are open to audit. The Company’s California and other state income tax returns for the periods ranging between 2020 through 2023 are open to audit.

v3.25.1
LEASES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
LEASES  
LEASES

NOTE 19: LEASES

The Company leases certain facilities for its corporate offices and branch operations under non-cancelable operating leases that expire through 2035. Right-of-use assets are classified as other assets and their corresponding lease liabilities are classified as accounts payable and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

Certain leases include options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term. The depreciable life of leased assets are limited by the expected lease term.

The following table presents supplemental lease information at or for the twelve months ended December:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

 

2023

 

Balance Sheet:

 

  

Right-of-use assets

$

22,313

$

26,455

Lease liabilities

 

28,321

 

28,248

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Statement of Operations:

 

  

 

 

Operating lease cost classified as occupancy and equipment expense

$

6,661

$

7,446

$

7,638

Weighted average lease term, in years

 

5.26

 

5.36

 

5.92

Weighted average discount rate

 

5.50

%

 

5.73

%

 

5.62

%

Operating cash flows

$

6,053

$

6,869

$

7,611

The calculated amount of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in the table above are impacted by the length of the lease term and the discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. The Company’s lease agreements often include one or more options to renew at the Company’s discretion. GAAP requires the use of the rate implicit in the lease whenever this rate is readily determinable. As this rate is rarely determinable, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate at lease inception, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term. For operating leases existing prior to January 1, 2019, the rate for the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019 was used.

Lease expense for 2024, 2023, and 2022 was $6.6 million, $6.9 million, and $7.7 million, respectively and is included in occupancy and depreciation expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Future minimum lease commitments under all non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2024 are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2025

$

6,823

2026

 

6,397

2027

 

5,241

2028

 

5,183

2029

4,071

2030 and after

 

3,113

Total future minimum lease payments

$

30,828

Discount on cash flows

 

(2,507)

Total lease liability

$

28,321

v3.25.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES.  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 20: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

In the normal course of business, the Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of customers and to reduce exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments may include commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Standby and commercial letters of credit and financial guarantees are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guaranty the performance of a customer to a third party. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses

and may require payment of a fee. The following table provides the off-balance sheet arrangements of the Bank as of December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

Commitments to fund new loans

$

$

4,900

Commitments to fund under existing loans, lines of credit

 

1,032,887

 

1,143,175

Commitments under standby letters of credit

 

34,901

 

19,487

Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include deposits, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, motor vehicles and real estate.

Other Commitments

The Company has commitments to invest in qualified affordable housing projects as discussed in Note 22: Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments.

Litigation

From time to time, the Company may become party to various lawsuits, which have arisen in the course of business. While it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of such litigation, it is the opinion of management, based in part upon opinions of counsel, that the liability, if any, arising from such lawsuits would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

v3.25.1
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS  
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

NOTE 21: RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Bank held $2.4 million and $3.2 million of deposits from related parties, including directors and executive officers of the Company and their affiliates, as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Interest paid on deposit accounts held by related parties was $17,000 in 2024, $180,000 in 2023 and $8,000 in 2022.

As of December 31, 2023, related parties, including directors and executive officers of the Company and their affiliates, held $4.8 million in assets under management with FFA and FFB. In 2023, 2022, and 2021 the Company received $20,000, $26,000, and $19,000, respectively, in fees related to these assets under management.

At of December 31, 2023, the CEO of the Company was a director of another financial services company, and its financial institution subsidiary, that had deposits with the Bank and, in 2018 and 2017, purchased $52.1 million and $121.9 million of loans respectively, from the Bank for which the Bank continued to provide servicing.  The balance of deposits held at the Bank was $0.3 million at December 31, 2023, and the interest paid by the Bank was $156,000 in 2023.  The amount of loans serviced for this financial institution was $25.6 million December 31, 2023.  In 2017, the Bank participated in a subordinated note offering from the financial services company for $15 million.  The Bank earned $1.3 million from this investment in 2023.  This relationship is no longer considered a related party transaction as of December 31, 2024, as the CEO of the Company as of December 31, 2023 retired in November 2024 and is no longer the CEO of the Company as of December 31, 2024.  

v3.25.1
QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT INVESTMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT INVESTMENTS  
QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT INVESTMENTS

NOTE 22: QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT INVESTMENTS

The Company began investing in qualified affordable housing projects in the last quarter of 2019. These investments may qualify for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) credit and generate low-income housing tax credits

(LIHTC) and other tax benefits over an approximate 10 year period. The Company records these investments using the proportional amortization method and amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax benefits, and the net benefit is recognized in the statement of operations as a component of income tax expense.

At December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the balance of the investment for qualified affordable housing projects were $73.6 million and $85.2 million, respectively. Total unfunded commitments related to the investments in qualified affordable housing projects was $27.1 million and $43.9 million at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company expects to fulfill these commitments between 2024 and 2038.

During 2024, 2023, and 2022, the Company recognized amortization expense of $8.7 million, $7.4 million, and $4.7 million respectively, and recognized tax credits from its investment in affordable housing tax credits of $8.0 million, $6.2 million, and $4.1 million respectively. These amounts were included within income tax expense. The Company had no impairment losses during 2024, 2023 and 2022.

v3.25.1
REGULATORY MATTERS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
REGULATORY MATTERS  
REGULATORY MATTERS

NOTE 23: REGULATORY MATTERS

FFI and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possible additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on FFI and the Bank’s financial condition. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of FFI and the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgment by the regulators about components, risk-weightings, and other factors.  Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies.

FFI and the Bank are required to meet risk-based capital standards under the revised capital framework referred to as Basel III set by their respective regulatory authorities.  The risk-based capital standards require the achievement of a minimum common equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) risk-based capital ratio of 4.5%, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.0% and the total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0%.  In addition, the regulatory authorities require the highest rated institutions to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%.  To be considered “well-capitalized” for bank regulatory purposes, the Bank and the Company are required to have a Tier 1 leverage ratio equal to or greater than 5.0%, a CET1 risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 6.5%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 8.0%, and total risk-based capital ratio equal to or greater than 10.0%.  In addition to meeting the minimum capital requirements, under the Basel III Capital Rules, FFI and the Bank must also maintain the required Capital Conservation Buffer to avoid becoming subject to restrictions on capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments to management.  The Capital Conservation Buffer is calculated as a ratio of CET1 risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets, and it effectively increases the required minimum risk-based capital ratios.  The Capital Conservation Buffer is now at its fully phased-in level of 2.5% and with the minimum required plus capital conservation buffer of 7.0% for the common equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) risk-based capital ratio, 8.5% for the Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and 10.5% for the total risk-based capital ratio.  If a banking organization does not hold a capital conservation buffer composed of common equity tier 1 capital above its minimum risk-based capital requirements, it will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases and executive compensation based on the amount of the shortfall.

Quantitative measures established by the regulators to ensure capital adequacy require FFI and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 that FFI and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements.

The following table sets forth the capital and capital ratios of FFI (on a consolidated basis) and FFB (on a stand-alone basis) as of the respective dates and as compared to the respective regulatory requirements applicable to them:

To Be Well-Capitalized

 

For Capital

Under Prompt Corrective

 

Actual

Adequacy Purposes

Action Provisions

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

 

FFI

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

December 31, 2024

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common equity tier 1 ratio

$

912,919

 

10.54

%  

$

389,938

 

4.50

%  

  

 

  

Leverage ratio

 

1,000,568

 

7.55

%  

 

530,093

 

4.00

%  

  

 

  

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

1,000,568

 

11.55

%  

 

519,917

 

6.00

%  

  

 

  

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

1,209,565

 

13.96

%  

 

693,223

 

8.00

%  

  

 

  

December 31, 2023

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common equity tier 1 ratio

$

931,272

 

10.02

%  

$

418,142

 

4.50

%  

  

 

  

Leverage ratio

 

931,272

 

7.20

%  

 

517,033

 

4.00

%  

  

 

  

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

931,272

 

10.02

%  

 

557,523

 

6.00

%  

  

 

  

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

1,140,312

 

12.27

%  

 

743,363

 

8.00

%  

  

 

  

FFB

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

December 31, 2024

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common equity tier 1 ratio

$

1,141,374

 

13.22

%  

$

388,449

 

4.50

%  

$

561,092

 

6.50

%

Leverage ratio

 

1,141,374

 

8.63

%  

 

529,129

 

4.00

%  

 

661,412

 

5.00

%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

1,141,374

 

13.22

%  

 

517,931

 

6.00

%  

 

690,575

 

8.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

1,176,913

 

13.63

%  

 

690,575

 

8.00

%  

 

863,219

 

10.00

%

December 31, 2023

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common equity tier 1 ratio

$

1,076,337

 

11.62

%  

$

416,684

 

4.50

%  

$

601,877

 

6.50

%

Leverage ratio

 

1,076,337

 

8.35

%  

 

515,753

 

4.00

%  

 

644,691

 

5.00

%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

1,076,337

 

11.62

%  

 

555,579

 

6.00

%  

 

740,772

 

8.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

1,111,979

 

12.01

%  

 

740,772

 

8.00

%  

 

925,965

 

10.00

%

As of each of the dates set forth in the above table, FFI exceeded the minimum required capital ratios applicable to it and FFB’s capital ratios exceeded the minimums necessary to qualify as a well-capitalized depository institution under the prompt corrective action regulations. The required ratios for capital adequacy set forth in the above table do not include the additional capital conservation buffer, though each of the Company and FFB maintained capital ratios necessary to satisfy the capital conservation buffer requirements as of the dates indicated.

As of December 31, 2024, the amount of capital at FFB in excess of amounts required to be well capitalized was $580 million for the Common equity tier 1 ratio, $480 million for the Leverage ratio, $451 million for the Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and $314 million for the Total risk-based capital ratio. No conditions or events have occurred since December 31, 2024 that we believe have changed FFI’s or FFB’s capital adequacy classifications from those set forth in the above table.

v3.25.1
NONINTEREST INCOME
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
NONINTEREST INCOME  
NONINTEREST INCOME

NOTE 24: NONINTEREST INCOME

The following table represents revenue from contracts with customers as well as other noninterest income for the years ended December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

Asset management, consulting and other fees:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Wealth management

$

29,462

$

28,165

$

28,997

Trust fees

 

6,458

 

6,753

 

9,394

Consulting fees

 

309

 

354

 

396

Total

$

36,229

$

35,272

$

38,787

Other income (loss):

    

  

    

  

    

  

Deposit fees

$

1,843

$

2,019

$

2,507

Loan related fees

 

5,608

 

7,213

 

9,228

Valuation gain (loss) on equity investment

204

1

(6,258)

Other

 

2,431

 

2,542

 

3,970

Total

$

10,086

$

11,775

$

9,447

Valuation loss on equity investment at December 31, 2022 relates to the Company’s equity investment in NYDIG which is recorded as a component of other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

v3.25.1
OTHER EXPENSES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
OTHER EXPENSES  
OTHER EXPENSES

NOTE 25: OTHER EXPENSES

The following items are included in the consolidated statements of operations as other expenses for the years ended December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

Regulatory assessments

$

20,454

$

14,729

$

6,089

Directors’ compensation expenses

 

1,073

 

1,009

 

1,020

The increase in regulatory assessment expense is due to an increase in FDIC insurance premiums.

v3.25.1
SEGMENT REPORTING
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SEGMENT REPORTING  
SEGMENT REPORTING

NOTE 26: SEGMENT REPORTING

In 2024, 2023, and 2022 the Company had two reportable business segments: Banking (FFB) and Wealth Management (FFA). The results of FFI and any elimination entries are included in the column labeled Other. The reportable segments are determined by products and services offered and the corporate structure. Business segment earnings before taxes are the primary measure of the segment’s performance as evaluated by management. Business segment earnings before taxes include direct revenue and expenses of the segment as well as corporate and inter-company cost allocations. Allocations of corporate expenses, such as finance and accounting, data processing and human resources, are calculated based on estimated activity or usage levels. The management accounting process measures the performance of the operating segments based on the Company’s management structure and is not necessarily comparable with similar information for other financial services companies. If the management structures and/or the allocation process changes, allocations, transfers and assignments may change.

In accordance with ASU 2023-07 “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures”, the significant expenses shown in the tables below are those that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) who regularly uses them, along with other information in assessing the segment’s performance and in decisions regarding allocation of resources.  With respect to ASU 2023-07, the CODM for the Company is the Chief Executive Officer.  The following tables show key operating results for each of our business segments used to arrive at our consolidated totals for the years ended December 31:

    

    

Wealth

    

    

(dollars in thousands)

Banking

Management

Other

Total

2024:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

610,996

$

$

$

610,996

Interest expense

 

421,503

 

 

6,849

 

428,352

Net interest income

 

189,493

 

 

(6,849)

 

182,644

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

 

20,700

 

 

 

20,700

Noninterest income

 

22,518

 

30,583

 

(1,456)

 

51,645

LHFS LOCOM adjustment

(117,517)

(117,517)

Noninterest expense

 

 

Compensation and benefits

64,954

16,602

2,361

83,917

Customer service costs

63,586

 

 

63,586

Professional services and marketing costs

12,574

3,825

1,598

17,997

Other

63,903

2,606

1,443

67,952

(Loss) income before income taxes

(131,223)

7,550

(13,707)

(137,380)

Income tax (benefit) expense

(43,790)

2,129

(3,312)

(44,973)

Net (loss) income

$

(87,433)

$

5,421

$

(10,395)

$

(92,407)

2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

573,691

$

$

$

573,691

Interest expense

 

364,310

 

 

7,076

 

371,386

Net interest income

 

209,381

 

 

(7,076)

 

202,305

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

 

(482)

 

 

 

(482)

Noninterest income

 

21,540

 

29,358

 

(1,547)

 

49,351

Noninterest expense

 

 

 

 

Goodwill impairment

215,252

215,252

Compensation and benefits

67,114

16,049

1,134

84,297

Customer service costs

76,806

76,806

Professional services and marketing costs

9,626

3,487

2,071

15,184

Other

56,968

2,564

1,131

60,663

(Loss) income before income taxes

(194,363)

7,258

(12,959)

(200,064)

Income tax expense (benefit)

560

2,072

(3,632)

(1,000)

Net (loss) income

$

(194,923)

$

5,186

$

(9,327)

$

(199,064)

2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

403,878

$

$

$

403,878

Interest expense

 

78,766

 

 

6,422

 

85,188

Net interest income

 

325,112

 

 

(6,422)

 

318,690

Provision for credit losses

 

532

 

 

 

532

Noninterest income

 

26,148

 

30,027

 

(7,941)

 

48,234

Noninterest expense

 

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

90,186

18,705

1,331

110,222

Customer service costs

38,178

38,178

Professional services and marketing costs

9,193

3,211

1,256

13,660

Other

51,062

2,455

1,012

54,529

Income (loss) before income taxes

162,109

5,656

(17,962)

149,803

Income tax expense (benefit)

42,698

1,660

(5,067)

39,291

Net income (loss)

$

119,411

$

3,996

$

(12,895)

$

110,512

The following tables show the financial position for each of our business segments, and of FFI which is included in the column labeled Other, and the eliminating entries used to arrive at our consolidated totals at December 31:

    

    

Wealth

    

    

    

(dollars in thousands)

Banking

Management

Other

Eliminations

Total

2024:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,015,832

$

20,668

$

7,692

$

(28,060)

$

1,016,132

Securities AFS, net

 

1,313,885

 

 

 

 

1,313,885

Securities HTM, net

712,105

712,105

Loans held for sale

 

1,285,819

 

 

 

 

1,285,819

Loans held for investment, net

 

7,909,091

 

 

 

 

7,909,091

Investment in FHLB Stock

 

37,869

 

 

 

 

37,869

Accrued interest receivable

54,804

54,804

Deferred taxes

 

69,669

 

(3,004)

 

9,985

 

 

76,650

Premises and equipment, net

 

35,492

 

178

 

136

 

 

35,806

Real estate owned ("REO")

 

6,210

 

 

 

 

6,210

Bank owned life insurance

49,993

49,993

Core deposit intangibles

 

3,558

 

 

 

 

3,558

Derivative assets

5,086

5,086

Other assets

 

112,485

 

524

 

1,231,925

 

(1,206,677)

 

138,257

Total assets

$

12,611,898

$

18,366

$

1,249,738

$

(1,234,737)

$

12,645,265

Deposits

$

9,898,339

$

$

$

(28,060)

$

9,870,279

Borrowings

 

1,425,369

 

 

 

 

1,425,369

Subordinated debt

173,459

173,459

Intercompany balances

 

(1,031)

 

(2,046)

 

3,077

 

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

100,549

 

2,406

 

19,839

 

1

 

122,795

Shareholders’ equity

 

1,188,672

 

18,006

 

1,053,363

 

(1,206,678)

 

1,053,363

Total liabilities and equity

$

12,611,898

$

18,366

$

1,249,738

$

(1,234,737)

$

12,645,265

2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,326,237

$

4,746

$

15,263

$

(19,617)

$

1,326,629

Securities AFS, net

 

703,226

 

 

 

 

703,226

Securities HTM, net

789,578

789,578

Loans held for investment, net

 

10,148,597

 

 

 

 

10,148,597

Investment in FHLB Stock

 

24,613

 

 

 

 

24,613

Accrued interest receivable

54,163

54,163

Deferred taxes

 

26,917

 

183

 

2,042

 

 

29,142

Premises and equipment, net

 

39,639

 

150

 

136

 

 

39,925

Real estate owned ("REO")

 

8,381

 

 

 

 

8,381

Bank owned life insurance

 

48,653

 

 

 

 

48,653

Core deposit intangibles

 

4,948

 

 

 

 

4,948

Other assets

123,652

533

1,107,666

(1,082,458)

149,393

Total assets

$

13,298,604

$

5,612

$

1,125,107

$

(1,102,075)

$

13,327,248

Deposits

$

10,708,549

$

$

$

(19,617)

$

10,688,932

Borrowings

 

1,409,056

 

 

 

 

1,409,056

Subordinated debt

173,397

173,397

Intercompany balances

 

2,604

 

(9,079)

 

6,475

 

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

108,434

 

2,196

 

19,892

 

(2)

 

130,520

Shareholders’ equity

 

1,069,961

 

12,495

 

925,343

 

(1,082,456)

 

925,343

Total liabilities and equity

$

13,298,604

$

5,612

$

1,125,107

$

(1,102,075)

$

13,327,248

v3.25.1
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)  
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 27: QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

(dollars in thousands,

    

First

    

Second

    

Third

    

Fourth

    

except per share amounts)

Quarter

Quarter

Quarter

Quarter

Full Year

Year Ended December 31, 2024:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

150,453

$

150,914

$

157,156

$

152,473

$

610,996

Interest expense

 

112,067

 

107,085

 

108,037

 

101,163

 

428,352

Net interest income

 

38,386

 

43,829

 

49,119

 

51,310

 

182,644

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

 

577

 

(806)

 

282

 

20,647

 

20,700

Noninterest income

 

12,683

 

13,658

 

11,937

 

13,367

 

51,645

LHFS LOCOM adjustment

(117,517)

(117,517)

Noninterest expense

 

50,609

55,629

60,225

66,989

233,452

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

(117)

 

2,664

 

(116,968)

 

(22,959)

 

(137,380)

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

(910)

 

(421)

 

(34,794)

 

(8,848)

 

(44,973)

Net income (loss)

$

793

$

3,085

$

(82,174)

$

(14,111)

$

(92,407)

Income (loss) per share

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Basic

$

0.01

$

0.05

$

(1.23)

$

(0.17)

$

(1.41)

Diluted

$

0.01

$

0.05

$

(1.23)

$

(0.17)

$

(1.41)

Year Ended December 31, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

137,000

$

145,328

$

144,765

$

146,598

$

573,691

Interest expense

 

78,245

 

96,344

 

92,692

 

104,105

 

371,386

Net interest income

 

58,755

 

48,984

 

52,073

 

42,493

 

202,305

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

 

417

 

887

 

(2,015)

 

229

 

(482)

Noninterest income

 

11,698

 

12,079

 

11,698

 

13,876

 

49,351

Noninterest expense

Goodwill impairment

215,252

215,252

Operating

59,340

57,512

64,206

55,892

236,950

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

10,696

 

(212,588)

 

1,580

 

248

 

(200,064)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

2,200

 

(300)

 

(600)

 

(2,300)

 

(1,000)

Net income (loss)

$

8,496

$

(212,288)

$

2,180

$

2,548

$

(199,064)

Income (loss) per share

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Basic

$

0.15

$

(3.76)

$

0.04

$

0.05

$

(3.53)

Diluted

$

0.15

$

(3.76)

$

0.04

$

0.05

$

(3.53)

Year Ended December 31, 2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

79,144

$

89,971

$

108,746

$

126,017

$

403,878

Interest expense

 

4,650

 

8,166

 

21,074

 

51,298

 

85,188

Net interest income

 

74,494

 

81,805

 

87,672

 

74,719

 

318,690

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

 

(792)

 

173

 

(22)

 

1,173

 

532

Noninterest income

 

15,427

 

13,400

 

12,184

 

7,223

 

48,234

Noninterest expense

 

47,618

 

48,805

 

60,342

 

59,824

 

216,589

Income before income taxes

 

43,095

 

46,227

 

39,536

 

20,945

 

149,803

Income tax expense

 

12,259

 

12,911

 

10,530

 

3,591

 

39,291

Net income

$

30,836

$

33,316

$

29,006

$

17,354

$

110,512

Income per share

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Basic

$

0.55

$

0.59

$

0.51

$

0.31

$

1.96

Diluted

$

0.55

$

0.59

$

0.51

$

0.31

$

1.96

v3.25.1
PARENT ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
PARENT ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
PARENT ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 28:  PARENT ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

2024

2023

ASSETS

    

  

    

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

7,692

$

15,263

Premises and equipment, net

 

136

 

136

Deferred taxes

 

9,985

 

2,042

Investment in subsidiaries

 

1,206,678

 

1,082,456

Intercompany receivable

 

 

Other assets

 

25,247

 

25,210

Total Assets

$

1,249,738

$

1,125,107

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

  

 

  

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Borrowings

$

$

Subordinated debt

173,459

173,397

Intercompany payable

3,077

6,475

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

19,839

 

19,892

Total Liabilities

 

196,375

 

199,764

Shareholders’ Equity

 

  

 

  

Preferred Stock

87,649

Common Stock

 

82

 

56

Additional paid-in-capital

 

849,509

 

720,899

Retained earnings

 

125,038

 

218,575

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

(8,915)

 

(14,187)

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

1,053,363

 

925,343

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

$

1,249,738

$

1,125,107

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Interest expense—borrowings and subordinated debt

    

$

6,849

    

$

7,076

    

$

6,422

Noninterest income:

 

  

 

  

 

  

(Loss) earnings from investment in subsidiaries

 

(82,012)

 

(189,737)

 

123,407

Other (loss) income

 

 

(1)

 

(6,251)

Total noninterest (loss) income

 

(82,012)

 

(189,738)

 

117,156

Noninterest expense:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Compensation and benefits

 

2,361

 

1,135

 

1,331

Occupancy and depreciation

 

25

 

9

 

12

Professional services and marketing costs

 

3,054

 

3,617

 

2,946

Other expenses

 

1,418

 

1,120

 

1,000

Total noninterest expense

 

6,858

 

5,881

 

5,289

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

(95,719)

 

(202,695)

 

105,445

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

(3,312)

 

(3,631)

 

(5,067)

Net (loss) income

$

(92,407)

$

(199,064)

$

110,512

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Year Ended

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

2024

2023

2022

Net (loss) income

    

$

(92,407)

    

$

(199,064)

    

$

110,512

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period

 

2,863

 

(1,594)

 

(13,228)

Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income

 

(852)

 

(1,630)

 

Total change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities

 

2,011

 

(3,224)

 

(13,228)

Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge arising during this period

3,651

Amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity

 

(390)

 

980

 

(990)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

5,272

 

(2,244)

 

(14,218)

Total comprehensive (loss) income

 

(87,135)

 

(201,308)

 

96,294

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

2024

2023

2022

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

    

  

    

  

    

  

Net (loss) income

$

(92,407)

$

(199,064)

$

110,512

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Loss (Earnings) from investment in subsidiaries

 

82,012

 

189,737

 

(123,407)

Stock–based compensation expense

 

842

 

148

 

153

Deferred tax liability (benefit)

 

(7,943)

 

2,407

 

(4,497)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

 

(36)

 

3,522

 

(5,140)

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and other liabilities

 

(53)

 

2,283

 

4,425

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(17,585)

 

(967)

 

(17,954)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Investment in subsidiaries

 

(200,000)

 

(35,000)

 

(95,000)

Dividend from subsidiary

 

 

47,500

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(200,000)

 

12,500

 

(95,000)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net (decrease) increase in line of credit

 

 

(20,000)

 

1,500

Net increase in subordinated debt

62

62

147,639

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

35,318

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

138,462

Proceeds from issuance of warrants

54,219

Equity issuance costs

(13,519)

Proceeds from the sale of stock, net

 

 

158

 

18

Repurchase of stock

 

 

 

(3,482)

Intercompany accounts, net (increase) decrease

 

(3,398)

 

8,447

 

(5,571)

Dividends paid

(1,130)

(9,020)

(24,830)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

210,014

 

(20,353)

 

115,274

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(7,571)

 

(8,820)

 

2,320

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

15,263

 

24,083

 

21,763

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$

7,692

$

15,263

$

24,083

v3.25.1
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

NOTE 29: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 On January 7, 2025 wildfires occurred in Los Angeles County, continuing over several days and causing severe property damage.  There has been no significant collateral loss to the Company or business interruption to our commercial customers as a result of the recent wildfires.  

v3.25.1
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure                              
Net Income (Loss) $ (14,111) $ (82,174) $ 3,085 $ 793 $ 2,548 $ 2,180 $ (212,288) $ 8,496 $ 17,354 $ 29,006 $ 33,316 $ 30,836 $ (92,407) $ (199,064) $ 110,512
v3.25.1
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.25.1
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
v3.25.1
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]

We recognize the security of our banking operations is critical to protecting our customers, maintaining our reputation and preserving our enterprise value.  We maintain a comprehensive process for identifying, assessing, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats as part of our broader risk management system and processes.  The Company’s Information Security Officer is primarily responsible for developing, monitoring, and implementing our cybersecurity program, which establishes policies and procedures for the measurement of the effectiveness and efficiency of information security controls related to both design and operations.  The Chief Technology Officer is responsible for implementing the appropriate controls and monitoring them towards adherence with the established standards.  

As a regulated financial institution, we have designed our cybersecurity program based on the requirements of the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act of 1999 and Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (“FFIEC”) Cybersecurity Assessment Tool.  Our processes for identifying, assessing and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats rely on the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool as well as recurring audits and assessments of our cybersecurity program and controls.  As part of our cybersecurity program, we have developed an incident response plan based on industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks, with procedures for responding to and remediating a cyber-incident.  We also review and test our incident response plan through simulations and assessments.  Further, we employ recurring security awareness training for employees and produce recurring security awareness material for our customers.

We engage third-party services to conduct penetration testing as well as other regular evaluations of our security protocols and processes. Additionally, we assess and monitor the cybersecurity controls of third-party service providers and partners. Ongoing and regular monitoring of our third parties is also managed through our Information Security Program team’s protocols in partnership with the vendor management, enterprise risk management, and internal audit departments.

Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]

We recognize the security of our banking operations is critical to protecting our customers, maintaining our reputation and preserving our enterprise value.  We maintain a comprehensive process for identifying, assessing, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats as part of our broader risk management system and processes.  The Company’s Information Security Officer is primarily responsible for developing, monitoring, and implementing our cybersecurity program, which establishes policies and procedures for the measurement of the effectiveness and efficiency of information security controls related to both design and operations.  The Chief Technology Officer is responsible for implementing the appropriate controls and monitoring them towards adherence with the established standards.  

As a regulated financial institution, we have designed our cybersecurity program based on the requirements of the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act of 1999 and Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (“FFIEC”) Cybersecurity Assessment Tool.  Our processes for identifying, assessing and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats rely on the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool as well as recurring audits and assessments of our cybersecurity program and controls.  As part of our cybersecurity program, we have developed an incident response plan based on industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks, with procedures for responding to and remediating a cyber-incident.  We also review and test our incident response plan through simulations and assessments.  Further, we employ recurring security awareness training for employees and produce recurring security awareness material for our customers.

We engage third-party services to conduct penetration testing as well as other regular evaluations of our security protocols and processes. Additionally, we assess and monitor the cybersecurity controls of third-party service providers and partners. Ongoing and regular monitoring of our third parties is also managed through our Information Security Program team’s protocols in partnership with the vendor management, enterprise risk management, and internal audit departments.

Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]

The Board of Directors, through the Audit Committee and Directors’ Risk Committee, provides direction and oversight of the Company’s risk management system. Our Chief Technology Officer is responsible for managing our

information security team, while our Information Security Officer is responsible for maintaining and continuing to develop and implement our cybersecurity program enterprise-wide and assessing and managing risks from cybersecurity threats. Both the Information Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer have extensive experience in the banking industry and in information technology and information security.  The Information Security Officer has served in information security roles for twenty-five years and in banking for thirty-five years.  The Chief Technology Officer has been with the Company since 2010 and has over twenty years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity within the banking industry.

We have processes to inform the Directors’ Risk Committee, Audit Committee and the Board about risks from cybersecurity threats.  Our management team reports its findings using the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool and our information security team’s determination as to whether our security controls, at a minimum, are in place and effective. The Information Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer regularly report to the Director Risk Committee, Audit Committee and the Board regarding cybersecurity and related threats and trends, changes, control effectiveness and residual risk, the areas where our cybersecurity program may be improved and improvements made to address and remediate issues.

Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] Audit Committee and Directors’ Risk Committee
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]

We have processes to inform the Directors’ Risk Committee, Audit Committee and the Board about risks from cybersecurity threats.  Our management team reports its findings using the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool and our information security team’s determination as to whether our security controls, at a minimum, are in place and effective. The Information Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer regularly report to the Director Risk Committee, Audit Committee and the Board regarding cybersecurity and related threats and trends, changes, control effectiveness and residual risk, the areas where our cybersecurity program may be improved and improvements made to address and remediate issues.

Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block] Our Chief Technology Officer is responsible for managing our information security team, while our Information Security Officer is responsible for maintaining and continuing to develop and implement our cybersecurity program enterprise-wide and assessing and managing risks from cybersecurity threats. Both the Information Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer have extensive experience in the banking industry and in information technology and information security.  The Information Security Officer has served in information security roles for twenty-five years and in banking for thirty-five years.  The Chief Technology Officer has been with the Company since 2010 and has over twenty years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity within the banking industry.

We have processes to inform the Directors’ Risk Committee, Audit Committee and the Board about risks from cybersecurity threats.  Our management team reports its findings using the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool and our information security team’s determination as to whether our security controls, at a minimum, are in place and effective. The Information Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer regularly report to the Director Risk Committee, Audit Committee and the Board regarding cybersecurity and related threats and trends, changes, control effectiveness and residual risk, the areas where our cybersecurity program may be improved and improvements made to address and remediate issues.

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Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Information Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Both the Information Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer have extensive experience in the banking industry and in information technology and information security.  The Information Security Officer has served in information security roles for twenty-five years and in banking for thirty-five years.  The Chief Technology Officer has been with the Company since 2010 and has over twenty years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity within the banking industry.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] We have processes to inform the Directors’ Risk Committee, Audit Committee and the Board about risks from cybersecurity threats.  Our management team reports its findings using the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool and our information security team’s determination as to whether our security controls, at a minimum, are in place and effective. The Information Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer regularly report to the Director Risk Committee, Audit Committee and the Board regarding cybersecurity and related threats and trends, changes, control effectiveness and residual risk, the areas where our cybersecurity program may be improved and improvements made to address and remediate issues
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Business

Business

First Foundation Inc. (“FFI”) is a financial services holding company whose operations are conducted through its wholly owned subsidiaries: First Foundation Advisors (“FFA”) and First Foundation Bank (“FFB” or the “Bank”) and the wholly owned subsidiaries of FFB, First Foundation Public Finance (“FFPF”), First Foundation Insurance Services (“FFIS”) and Blue Moon Management, LLC (collectively the “Company”). FFI also has two inactive wholly owned subsidiaries, First Foundation Consulting (“FFC”) and First Foundation Advisors, LLC (“FFA LLC”).  FFI is incorporated in the state of Delaware. The corporate headquarters for FFI is located in Dallas, Texas. The Company provides a comprehensive platform of financial services to individuals, businesses and other organizations and has offices in California, Nevada, Florida, Texas, and Hawaii.

FFA, established in 1985 and incorporated in the state of California, began operating in 1990 as a fee-based registered investment advisor. FFA provides (i) investment management and financial planning services for high net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions and private foundations; (ii) financial, investment and economic advisory and related services to high net-worth individuals and their families, family-owned businesses, and other related organizations; and (iii) support services involving the processing and transmission of financial and economic data for charitable organizations. At the end of 2024, these services were provided to approximately 1,500 clients, primarily located in Southern California, with an aggregate of $5.4 billion of assets under management.

The Bank commenced operations in 2007, is incorporated in the state of California and currently operates in California, Nevada, Florida, Texas, and Hawaii. The Bank offers a wide range of deposit instruments including personal and business checking and savings accounts, interest-bearing negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, money market accounts, and time certificates of deposit (“CD”) accounts. As a lender, the Bank originates, and retains for its portfolio, loans secured by real estate and commercial loans.  The Bank also offers a wide range of specialized services including trust services, on-line banking, remote deposit capture, merchant credit card services, ATM cards, Visa debit cards, business sweep accounts, and through FFIS, insurance brokerage services. The Bank has a state non-member bank charter and is subject to continued examination by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”).

At December 31, 2024, the Company employed 551 employees.

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP and prevailing practices within the banking industry. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses during the reporting periods and related disclosures. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities

The Company may have variable interests in Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) arising from debt, equity or other monetary interests in an entity, which change with fluctuations in the fair value of the entity’s assets. VIEs are entities that, by design, either (1) lack sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, or (2) have equity investors that do not have the ability to make significant decisions

relating to the entity’s operations through voting rights, or do not have the obligation to absorb the expected losses, or do not have the right to receive the residual returns of the entity. The primary beneficiary of a VIE (i.e., the party that has a controlling financial interest) is required to consolidate the assets and liabilities of the VIE. The primary beneficiary is the party that has both (1) the power to direct the activities of an entity that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and (2) through its interests in the VIE, the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

The Company has sold loans, in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016 and 2015, through securitizations sponsored by a government sponsored entity, Freddie Mac, who also provided credit enhancement of the loans through certain guarantee provisions. The Company retained the right to provide servicing for the loans except for special servicing for which an unrelated third party was engaged by the VIE. For the 2016 and 2015 securitizations, the Company acquired the “B” piece of the securitizations, which is structured to absorb any losses from the securitizations, as well as interest only strips from the securitization. For the 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 securitizations, the Company provides collateral to support its obligation to reimburse for credit losses incurred on loans in the securitization. Because the Company does not act as the special servicer for the VIE and because of the power of Freddie Mac over the VIE that holds the assets from the mortgage loan securitizations, the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the VIE and therefore the VIE is not consolidated.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash, due from banks, certificates of deposits with original maturities of less than ninety days, investment securities with original maturities of less than ninety days, money market mutual funds and federal funds sold. At times, the Company maintains cash at major financial institutions in excess of FDIC insured limits. However, as the Company places these deposits with major well-capitalized financial institutions and monitors the financial condition of these institutions, management believes the risk of loss to be minimal. The Company maintains most of its excess cash at the Federal Reserve Bank, with well-capitalized correspondent banks or with other depository institutions at amounts less than the FDIC insured limits. At December 31, 2024, included in cash and cash equivalents were $959 million in funds held at the Federal Reserve Bank.

Banking regulations require that banks maintain a percentage of their deposits as reserves in cash or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank. The Company was in compliance with its reserve requirements as of December 31, 2024.

Certificates of Deposit

Certificates of Deposit

From time to time, the Company may invest funds with other financial institutions through certificates of deposit. Certificates of deposit are included as cash and cash equivalents. Certificates of deposit are carried at cost.

Investment Securities

Investment Securities

Investment securities for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and are reported at cost, adjusted for premiums and discounts that are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the period to maturity. Investment securities classified as trading are those securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term.  Investments not classified as trading securities nor as held-to-maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale securities and recorded at fair value. Unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from net income and reported as an amount net of taxes as a separate component of other comprehensive income included in shareholders’ equity. Premiums or discounts on held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities are amortized or accreted into income using the interest method.  The interest method takes into consideration prepayments received on investment securities such as mortgage-backed securities as the amortization or accretion is based on the estimated average lives of the securities.

Loan Origination Fees and Costs

Loan Origination Fees and Costs

Loan origination fees and direct costs associated with lending are deferred and amortized to interest income as an adjustment to yield over the respective lives of the loans using the interest method. The amortization of deferred fees and costs is discontinued on loans that are placed on nonaccrual status. When a loan is paid off, any unamortized deferred fees and costs are recognized in interest income.

Loans Held for Investment

Loans Held for Investment

Loans held for investment are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of cumulative charge-offs, interest applied to principal (for loans accounted for using the cost recovery method), unamortized net deferred loan origination fees and costs and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Interest on loans is accrued and recognized as interest income at the contractual rate of interest. When a loan is designated as held for investment, the intent is to hold these loans for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff. If subsequent changes occur, the Company may change its intent to hold these loans. Once a determination has been made to sell such loans, they are immediately transferred to loans held for sale and carried at the lower of cost or fair value.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans Held for Sale

Loans designated for sale through securitization or in the secondary market are classified as loans held for sale. Loans held for sale are accounted for at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. The fair value of loans held for sale is based upon a discounted cash flow model which involves estimating the future cash flows from the loans in the portfolio and discounting to a present value.  Contractual cash flows associated with the loans are adjusted to reflect certain assumptions, such as prepayment, default, and loss severity assumptions, to form expected prepayment and credit-adjusted expected cash flows.  The expected cash flows are then discounted to present value at a rate of return which considers other costs and risks, such as market risk and liquidity.  Related gains and losses are recognized in net gain on mortgage loan origination and sale activities.  Loans held for sale balances were recorded at their fair value and totaled $1.3 billion and zero as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

Nonaccrual Loans

Nonaccrual Loans

Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when the full and timely collection of principal and interest is doubtful, generally when the loan becomes 90 days or more past due for principal or interest payment. All payments received on nonaccrual loans are accounted for using the cost recovery method. Under the cost recovery method, all cash collected is applied to first reduce the principal balance. A loan may be returned to accrual status if all delinquent principal and interest payments are brought current and the collectability of the remaining principal and interest payments in accordance with the loan agreement is reasonably assured. Loans that are well secured and in the collection process may be maintained on accrual status, even if they are 90 days or more past due.

Allowance for Credit Losses

Allowance for Credit Losses

The ACL represents the estimated amount considered necessary to cover lifetime expected credit losses inherent in financial assets at the balance sheet date.  The measurement of expected credit losses is applicable to loans held for investment and investment securities.  The measurement of expected credit losses is not applicable to loans held for sale, as credit risk on loans held for sale is considered in its fair value adjustment instead of in the ACL.  It also applies to off-balance sheet credit exposures such as unfunded loan commitments.  The allowance is established through a provision for credit losses that is charged against income.  The methodology for determining the ACL for loans held for investment is and investment securities are considered critical accounting estimates by management because of a high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions used, and the potential for changes in the forecasted economic environment that could result in changes in the amount of the recorded ACL  The ACL for loans held for investment and

investment securities are reported separately as contra-assets on the consolidated balance sheets.  The expected credit loss for unfunded loan commitments is reported on the consolidated balance sheets in accounts payable and other liabilities.

  See Note 5: Allowance for Loan Losses in the consolidated financial statements for additional information related to our allowance for credit losses on loans held for investment.

ACL – Investment Securities

The ACL on investment securities is determined for both held-to-maturity and available-for-sale classifications of the investment portfolio and is evaluated on a quarterly basis.  The ACL for held-to-maturity investment securities is determined on a collective basis, based on shared risk characteristics, and is determined at the individual security level when we deem a security to no longer possess shared risk characteristics.  The Company’s portfolio of held-to-maturity investment securities consists of agency mortgage-backed securities, such as those guaranteed by the U.S. government or government sponsored entities, where we have reason to believe the credit loss exposure is remote.  For these held-to-maturity securities, a zero-loss expectation is applied, resulting in no estimate and recognition of ACL  

For AFS securities in an unrealized loss position, we first evaluate whether we intend to sell, or whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. If neither criterion is met, we are required to assess whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or noncredit-related factors. In determining whether a security’s decline in fair value is credit related, we consider a number of factors including, but not limited to: (i) the extent to which the fair value of the investment is less than its amortized cost; (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; (iii) downgrades in credit ratings; (iv) payment structure of the security; and (v) the ability of the issuer of the security to make scheduled principal and interest payments. If, after considering these factors, the present value of expected cash flows to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists, and an allowance for credit loss is recorded through income as a component of provision for credit loss expense. Any interest received after the security has been placed on nonaccrual status is recognized on a cash basis.  If the assessment indicates that a credit loss does not exist, we record the decline in fair value through other comprehensive income, net of related income tax effects. We have elected to exclude accrued interest receivable on securities from the estimate of credit losses and report accrued interest separately on the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded as provision for (or reversal of) credit loss expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a security is confirmed or when either of the criterion regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. See Note 3: Securities in the consolidated financial statements for additional information related to our allowance for credit losses on securities AFS.

The provision (reversal) for credit losses on the consolidated statement of operations includes the provision (reversal) for credit losses for loans held for investment and securities AFS.  The provision (reversal) for credit losses was $20.7 million, ($0.5) million, and $0.5 million respectively for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments

Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit, and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the financial statements when they are funded or related fees are incurred or received.  

Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

As a member of the FHLB, the Bank is required to purchase FHLB stock in accordance with its advances, securities and deposit agreement. This stock, which is carried at cost, may be redeemed at par value. However, there are substantial restrictions regarding redemption and the Company can only receive a full redemption in connection with the Company surrendering its FHLB membership. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company held $37.9 million and

$24.6 million of FHLB stock, respectively. The Company does not believe that this stock is currently impaired and no adjustments to its carrying value have been recorded.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization, which is charged to expense on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of 3 to 10 years. Premises under leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvements, whichever is shorter. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments of premises and equipment are capitalized and those for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.  Depreciable assets sold or retired are removed from the asset and related accumulated depreciation accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the statement of operations. The Company periodically evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets, such as premises and equipment, to ensure the carrying value has not been impaired.  A valuation allowance is established for any impaired long-lived assets. The Company did not have impaired long-lived assets as of December 31, 2024 or 2023.

Real Estate Owned

Real Estate Owned

Real estate owned (“REO”) represents the collateral acquired through foreclosure in full or partial satisfaction of the related loan. REO is recorded at the fair value less estimated selling costs at the date of foreclosure. Any write-down at the date of transfer is charged to the allowance for credit losses related to loans. The recognition of gains or losses on sales of REO is dependent upon various factors relating to the nature of the property being sold and the terms of sale. REO values are reviewed on an ongoing basis and any decline in value is recognized as foreclosed asset expense in the current period.  All legal fees and direct costs, including foreclosure and other related costs, are expensed as incurred.

Bank Owned Life Insurance ("BOLI")

Bank Owned Life Insurance (“BOLI”)

The Bank has bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) acquired through a prior bank acquisition.  BOLI is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract, which is the cash surrender value. Changes in the cash surrender value of BOLI and the death benefits received under these policies are recorded as noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.  As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, BOLI totaled $50.0 million and $48.7 million, respectively.

Mortgage Servicing Rights

Mortgage Servicing Rights

When mortgage loans are sold with servicing retained, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the statement of operations effect recorded in gains on sales of loans. Fair value is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method which requires servicing rights to be amortized into noninterest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans.

Servicing rights are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual grouping, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. If the Company later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular grouping, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, mortgage servicing rights net of the valuation allowance totaled $6.4 million and $5.5 million, respectively and is classified as a component of other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Servicing fee income, which is reported on the statement of operations as other income, is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income.

Derivative Instruments (Cash Flow Hedge)

Derivative Instruments (Cash Flow Hedge)

On February 1, 2024, the Bank entered into an interest rate swap agreement with an institutional counterparty used to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates as part of our overall interest rate risk management strategy. This agreement was solely undertaken as a cash flow hedge of interest rate risk, specifically of the risk of changes in cash flows on interest payments associated with a stream of variable-rate, short-term borrowings for a corresponding amount that are attributable to changes in the future financing rates of each rolling maturity. This agreement is a derivative instrument and qualifies for hedge accounting under ASU 2017-12 “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities”. To qualify for hedge accounting, the cash flow hedge must be highly effective at reducing the risk associated with the hedged exposure. The effectiveness of the hedging relationship is documented at inception and is monitored on at least a quarterly basis through the life of the transaction. A cash flow hedge that is designated as highly effective is carried at fair value with the change in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”). If the cash flow hedge becomes ineffective, the change in fair value is reclassified from AOCI to earnings.

The cash flow hedge is classified as either derivative assets (if fair value is a net asset) or derivative liabilities (if fair value is a net liability) in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The earnings and cash flow impact from this derivative asset are classified as an offset to interest expense which is consistent with the underlying hedged item.

Core Deposit Intangibles

Core Deposit Intangibles

Core deposit intangibles are deemed to have definite useful lives and arise from whole bank acquisitions.  Core deposit intangibles are amortized on an accelerated method over their estimated useful lives, which range from 7 to 10 years.

Leases

Leases

The Company accounts for its leases in accordance with ASC 842- Leases.  Most leases are recognized on the balance sheet by recording a right-of-use asset and lease liability for each lease.  The right-of-use asset represents the right to use the asset under lease for the lease term, and the lease liability represents the contractual obligation to make lease payments.  The right-of-use asset is tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

As a lessee, the Company enters into operating leases for certain Bank branches.  The right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are initially recognized based on the net present value of the remaining lease payments which include renewal options where the Company is reasonably certain they will be exercised.  The net present value is determined using the incremental collateralized borrowing rate at commencement date.  The right-of-use asset and lease liability is amortized over the individual lease terms.  Right-of-use assets are included in other assets, while right-of-use liabilities are included in accounts payable and other liabilities in the consolidated financial statements.  Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  For additional information regarding leases, see Note 19: Leases.

Transfers of Financial Assets

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.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The Company accounts for certain of its revenue streams deemed to arise from contracts with customers in accordance with ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers.  Revenue streams within the scope of and accounted for under Topic 606 include:  service charges and fees on deposit accounts; fees associated with our wealth management and trust administration services; and fees from other services the Bank provides its customers.  These revenue streams are included in noninterest income in the consolidated statements of income.  Topic 606 requires revenue to be recognized when the Company satisfies related performance obligations by transferring to the customer a good or service.  Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for the transfer of goods or services to the associated customer.  The Company’s primary sources of revenues are generated from financial instruments, such as loans and investment securities that are not within the scope of Topic 606 and are accounted for under other applicable GAAP.

Contracts with Customers

Contracts with customers are open-ended, and we provide services on an ongoing basis for an unspecified contract term. For these ongoing services, the fees are variable, since they are dependent on factors such as the value of underlying assets under management or volume of transactions.

Contract liabilities, or deferred revenue, are recorded when payments from customers are received in advance of providing services to customers. We generally receive payments for our services during the period or at the time services are provided, therefore, we do not have deferred revenue balances at period-end.

Employees receive incentive compensation in the form of commissions, which are considered incremental and recoverable costs to obtain the contract. We utilize the practical expedient not to capitalize such costs as the amortization period of the asset is less than 12 months, and therefore we expense the commissions as incurred.

Descriptions of our primary revenue-generating activities that are presented in our statements of operations are as follows:

Interest on Loans

Interest income is accrued daily on the Company’s outstanding loan balances. Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued are designated as nonaccrual loans. Accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when reasonable doubt exists as to the full, timely collection of interest or principal and, generally, when a loan becomes contractually past due for ninety days or more with respect to principal or interest. The accrual of interest may be continued on a well-secured loan contractually past due ninety days or more with respect to principal or interest if the loan is in the process of collection or collection of the principal and interest is deemed probable.

When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, all interest previously accrued but not collected is reversed against current period income. Interest on such loans is then recognized only to the extent that cash is received and where the future collection of principal is probable. Accrual of interest is resumed on loans only when, in the judgment of management, the loan is estimated to be fully collectible. The Bank continues to accrue interest on modified loans since full payment of principal and interest is expected and such loans are performing or are less than ninety days delinquent and, therefore, do not meet the criteria for nonaccrual status. Modified loans that have been placed on nonaccrual status are returned to accrual status when the remaining loan balance, net of any charge-offs related to the restructure, is estimated to be fully collectible by management and performing in accordance with the applicable loan terms.

Wealth management and trust fee income

Asset management fees are billed on a monthly or quarterly basis based on the amount of assets under management and the applicable contractual fee percentage. Asset management fees are recognized as revenue in the period in which they are earned. Financial planning fees are due and billed at the completion of the planning project and are recognized as revenue at that time.

Service charges on deposit accounts

Service charges on deposit accounts represent general service fees for monthly account maintenance and activity or transaction-based fees. Revenue is recognized when our performance obligation is completed which are generally monthly for account maintenance services or when a transaction has been completed. Payment for such performance obligations is generally received at the time the performance obligations are satisfied.

Gains and Losses on Sales of REO

To record a sale of REO, the Bank evaluates if: (a) a commitment on the buyer’s part exists, (b) collection is probable in circumstances where the initial investment is minimal and (c) the buyer has obtained control of the asset, including the significant risks and rewards of the ownership. If there is no commitment on the buyer’s part, collection is not probable or the buyer has not obtained control of the asset, then a gain cannot be recognized.

Other non-interest income includes revenue related to mortgage servicing activities and gains on sales of loans, and securities which are not subject to the requirements of ASU 2014-09.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company issues various forms of stock-based compensation awards to officers, directors, and employees of the Company, including stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”).  The related compensation costs are based on the grant-date fair value of those awards. This cost is recognized in the statement of operations over the period in which they are expected to vest.  A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock units.

Marketing Costs

Marketing Costs

The Company expenses marketing costs, including advertising, in the period incurred.  Marketing costs in the amount of $0.6 million, $1.0 million, and $1.1 million were expensed during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. A valuation allowance is established if it is “more likely than not” that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the financial statements only if, based on its merits, the position is more likely than not to be sustained on audit by the taxing authorities. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded as part of income tax expense.

Comprehensive Income (loss)

Comprehensive Income (loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). Changes in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, cash flow hedge, and the related tax costs or benefits are the only components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the Company. Total comprehensive income (loss) and the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Earnings Per Share ("EPS")

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)

Basic earnings per share represents income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to outstanding stock options, restricted stock units, and warrants which are all determined using the treasury stock method.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement

Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in Note 2: Fair Value.  Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect these estimates.

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Adopted in 2024

In June 2022, FASB issued ASU 2022-03, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions”.  ASU  2022-03 clarifies how the fair value of equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions is determined.  Prior to its issuance, there was diversity in practice as to whether the effects of a contractual restriction that prohibits the sale of an equity security should be considered in measuring the security's fair value.  ASU 2022-03 clarifies that a contractual sale restriction should not be considered in measuring fair value.  It also requires entities with investments in equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions to disclose certain qualitative and quantitative information about such securities.  ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023.  The Company’s equity securities portfolio consists solely of investments in Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loan funds which can be redeemed at any time and are not subject to contractual sale restrictions.  The adoption of the ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In November 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280) – Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures”.  ASU 2023-07 requires public entities to disclose “significant segment expenses” by reportable segment if they are regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) for review of profit and loss by segment and as a tool in resource-allocation decisions.  A significant segment expense category may be reported for one reportable segment but not for others.  Similarly, reportable segments may have different significant segment expense categories due to the nature of their operations.  The ASU also requires public entities to disclose the title and position of the individual or the name of the group identified as the CODM and how the CODM uses each reportable measure of segment profit or loss to assess performance and allocate resources to the segment.  ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023.  For financial reporting purposes, the Company has two segments:  Banking and Wealth Management.  These disclosures are presented in Note 26: Segment Reporting in the accompanying financial statements.  The adoption of the ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Effective

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures.  The FASB issued this Update to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures.  The amendments in this Update address investor requests for more transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid.  The amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, and are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

v3.25.1
FAIR VALUE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
FAIR VALUE  
Recorded Amounts of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following tables show the recorded amounts of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of:

Fair Value Measurement Level

(dollars in thousands)

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

December 31, 2024:

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Investment securities available-for-sale:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

9,842

$

$

9,842

$

Agency mortgage-backed securities

 

1,121,626

 

 

1,121,626

 

Municipal bonds

 

45,535

 

 

45,535

 

SBA securities

9,145

9,145

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

1,242

1,242

Corporate bonds

 

125,817

 

14,100

 

111,717

 

U.S. Treasury

678

678

Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis

$

1,313,885

$

14,778

$

1,297,865

$

1,242

Derivative assets:

Cash flow hedge

$

5,086

$

$

5,086

$

December 31, 2023:

Investment securities available-for-sale:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

7,605

$

$

7,605

$

Agency mortgage-backed securities

107,347

107,347

Municipal bonds

 

46,436

 

 

46,436

 

SBA securities

 

13,527

 

 

13,527

 

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

 

7,241

 

 

 

7,241

Corporate bonds

122,280

122,280

U.S. Treasury

 

398,790

 

398,790

 

 

Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis

$

703,226

$

398,790

$

297,195

$

7,241

Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table sets forth the estimated fair values and related carrying amounts of our financial instruments as of:

Carrying

Fair Value Measurement Level

(dollars in thousands)

Value

1

2

3

Total

December 31, 2024:

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,016,132

$

1,016,132

$

$

$

1,016,132

Securities AFS, net

 

1,313,885

 

14,778

 

1,297,865

 

1,242

 

1,313,885

Securities HTM

712,105

636,840

636,840

Loans held for sale

 

1,285,819

 

 

1,285,819

 

1,285,819

Loans, net

 

7,909,091

 

 

16,663

 

7,595,925

 

7,612,588

Investment in equity securities

 

11,798

 

 

 

11,798

 

11,798

Accrued interest receivable

54,804

54,804

54,804

Derivative assets

5,086

5,086

5,086

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deposits

$

9,870,279

$

7,476,826

$

2,389,896

$

$

9,866,722

Borrowings

 

1,425,369

 

 

1,430,337

 

 

1,430,337

Subordinated debt

173,459

142,631

142,631

Accrued interest payable

27,701

27,701

27,701

December 31, 2023:

Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,326,629

$

1,326,629

$

$

$

1,326,629

Securities AFS, net

 

703,226

 

398,790

 

297,194

 

7,242

 

703,226

Securities HTM

789,578

710,021

710,021

Loans, net

 

10,148,597

 

 

 

9,827,508

 

9,827,508

Investment in equity securities

 

11,768

 

 

 

11,768

 

11,768

Accrued interest receivable

54,163

54,163

54,163

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Deposits

$

10,688,932

$

7,545,262

$

3,145,870

$

$

10,691,132

Borrowings

 

1,409,056

 

609,056

 

800,000

 

 

1,409,056

Subordinated debt

173,397

136,002

136,002

Accrued interest payable

 

42,177

 

42,177

 

 

 

42,177

v3.25.1
SECURITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SECURITIES  
Summary of AFS Securities Portfolio

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s securities AFS portfolio as of:

Amortized

Gross Unrealized

Allowance for

Estimated

(dollars in thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Credit Losses

Fair Value

December 31, 2024:

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

11,121

$

$

(1,279)

$

$

9,842

Agency mortgage-backed securities

1,126,861

2,308

(7,543)

1,121,626

Municipal bonds

48,921

(3,386)

45,535

SBA securities

9,236

2

(93)

9,145

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

 

4,619

(3,377)

 

1,242

Corporate bonds

 

133,767

(7,193)

(757)

 

125,817

U.S. Treasury

 

700

(22)

 

678

Total

$

1,335,225

$

2,310

$

(19,516)

$

(4,134)

$

1,313,885

December 31, 2023:

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

8,946

$

$

(1,341)

$

$

7,605

Agency mortgage-backed securities

106,733

1,028

(414)

107,347

Municipal bonds

49,473

(3,037)

46,436

SBA securities

13,631

2

(106)

13,527

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

 

14,473

 

4

 

(418)

 

(6,818)

 

7,241

Corporate bonds

 

138,858

 

 

(15,176)

 

(1,402)

 

122,280

U.S. Treasury

 

399,375

 

 

(585)

 

 

398,790

Total

$

731,489

$

1,034

$

(21,077)

$

(8,220)

$

703,226

Summary of HTM Securities Portfolio

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s securities HTM portfolio as of:

Amortized

Gross Unrecognized

Allowance for

Estimated

(dollars in thousands)

Cost

Gains

Losses

Credit Losses

Fair Value

December 31, 2024:

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

712,105

$

$

(75,265)

$

$

636,840

Total

$

712,105

$

$

(75,265)

$

$

636,840

December 31, 2023:

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

789,578

$

1

$

(79,558)

$

$

710,021

Total

$

789,578

$

1

$

(79,558)

$

$

710,021

Schedule of Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Aggregated by Investment Category and Length of Time

The tables below indicate the gross unrealized losses and fair values of our securities AFS portfolio, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.

Securities with Unrealized Loss at December 31, 2024

Less than 12 months

12 months or more

Total

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands)

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

2,874

$

(51)

$

6,968

$

(1,228)

$

9,842

$

(1,279)

Agency mortgage-backed securities

719,329

(7,218)

4,280

(325)

723,609

(7,543)

Municipal bonds

2,129

(101)

43,405

(3,285)

45,534

(3,386)

SBA securities

614

(1)

7,739

(92)

8,353

(93)

Corporate bonds

14,242

(758)

112,333

(6,435)

126,575

(7,193)

U.S. Treasury

678

(22)

678

(22)

Total

$

739,188

$

(8,129)

$

175,403

$

(11,387)

$

914,591

$

(19,516)

Securities with Unrealized Loss at December 31, 2023

Less than 12 months

12 months or more

Total

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

Fair

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands)

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

Collateralized mortgage obligations

    

$

    

$

    

$

7,606

    

$

(1,341)

    

$

7,606

    

$

(1,341)

Agency mortgage-backed securities

5,710

(414)

5,710

(414)

Municipal bonds

1,779

(26)

42,847

(3,011)

44,626

(3,037)

SBA securities

353

12,025

(106)

12,378

(106)

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

4,041

(418)

4,041

(418)

Corporate bonds

14,847

(153)

108,832

(15,023)

123,679

(15,176)

U.S. Treasury

 

397,942

 

(534)

 

848

 

(51)

 

398,790

 

(585)

Total

$

414,921

$

(713)

$

181,909

$

(20,364)

$

596,830

$

(21,077)

Securities with Unrecognized Loss at December 31, 2024

Less than 12 months

12 months or more

Total

Fair

Unrecognized

Fair

Unrecognized

Fair

Unrecognized

(dollars in thousands)

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

15,440

$

(61)

$

621,400

$

(75,204)

$

636,840

$

(75,265)

Total

$

15,440

$

(61)

$

621,400

$

(75,204)

$

636,840

$

(75,265)

Securities with Unrecognized Loss at December 31, 2023

Less than 12 months

12 months or more

Total

Fair

Unrecognized

Fair

Unrecognized

Fair

Unrecognized

(dollars in thousands)

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

 

Value

 

Loss

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

$

$

689,454

$

(79,558)

$

689,454

$

(79,558)

Total

$

$

$

689,454

$

(79,558)

$

689,454

$

(79,558)

Summary of Allowance For Credit Losses - Securities AFS

The following is a rollforward of the Company’s allowance for credit losses related to investments for the year ended December 31:

 

Beginning

 

Provision (Reversal)

 

 

 

Ending

(dollars in thousands)

Balance

for Credit Losses

Charge-offs

Recoveries

Balance

Year Ended December 31, 2024:

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

$

6,818

$

(311)

$

(3,130)

$

$

3,377

Corporate bonds

1,402

(645)

757

Total

 

$

8,220

 

$

(956)

 

$

(3,130)

 

$

 

$

4,134

Year Ended December 31, 2023:

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

$

11,439

$

(650)

$

(3,971)

$

$

6,818

Corporate bonds

1,402

1,402

Total

$

11,439

$

752

$

(3,971)

$

$

8,220

Year Ended December 31, 2022:

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

$

10,399

$

1,040

$

$

$

11,439

Total

 

$

10,399

 

$

1,040

 

$

 

$

 

$

11,439

Schedule Maturities of Securities AFS by Contractual Maturity

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities AFS and HTM by contractual maturity are shown in the tables below.  Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities for securities whereby borrowers have the right to prepay such obligations without penalty such as agency mortgage-backed securities and beneficial interests in FHLMC securitizations.  

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities AFS by contractual maturity were as follows for the periods indicated:

    

1 Year or

    

More than 1 Year

    

More than 5 Years

    

More than

    

 

(dollars in thousands)

Less

through 5 Years

through 10 Years

10 Years

Total

 

December 31, 2024

Amortized Cost:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

$

276

$

154

$

10,691

$

11,121

Agency mortgage-backed securities

48

2,992

1,123,821

1,126,861

Municipal bonds

2,594

14,874

29,218

2,235

48,921

SBA securities

418

388

8,430

9,236

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

4,619

4,619

Corporate bonds

61,961

66,282

5,524

133,767

U.S. Treasury

 

200

500

 

700

Total

$

2,842

$

85,640

$

96,042

$

1,150,701

$

1,335,225

Weighted average yield

 

1.99

%  

 

5.83

%  

 

3.01

%  

 

5.50

%  

 

5.34

%

Estimated Fair Value:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

$

256

$

150

$

9,436

$

9,842

Agency mortgage-backed securities

47

2,882

1,118,697

1,121,626

Municipal bonds

2,573

14,120

27,065

1,777

45,535

SBA securities

416

388

8,341

9,145

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

4,619

4,619

Corporate bonds

60,318

61,889

4,367

126,574

U.S. Treasury

 

200

478

 

678

Total

$

2,820

$

83,089

$

89,492

$

1,142,618

$

1,318,019

    

1 Year or

    

More than 1 Year

    

More than 5 Years

    

More than

    

 

(dollars in thousands)

Less

through 5 Years

through 10 Years

10 Years

Total

 

December 31, 2023

Amortized Cost:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

$

$

513

$

8,433

$

8,946

Agency mortgage-backed securities

141

4,364

102,228

106,733

Municipal bonds

9,672

36,103

3,698

49,473

SBA securities

944

623

12,064

13,631

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

3,315

5,380

5,778

14,473

Corporate bonds

5,012

60,444

67,872

5,530

138,858

U.S. Treasury

 

398,676

 

699

 

 

 

399,375

Total

$

407,144

$

81,503

$

105,111

$

137,731

$

731,489

Weighted average yield

 

5.47

%  

 

6.46

%  

 

2.90

%  

 

5.94

%  

 

5.30

%

Estimated Fair Value:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

$

$

$

466

$

7,139

$

7,605

Agency mortgage-backed securities

137

4,134

103,076

107,347

Municipal bonds

9,231

34,142

3,063

46,436

SBA securities

936

622

11,969

13,527

Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization

3,315

5,380

5,364

14,059

Corporate bonds

4,973

58,337

56,395

3,977

123,682

U.S. Treasury

 

398,135

 

655

 

 

 

398,790

Total

$

406,560

$

78,673

$

91,625

$

134,588

$

711,446

Schedule of Maturities of Securities HTM

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities HTM by contractual maturity were as follows for the periods indicated:

    

1 Year or

    

More than 1 Year

    

More than 5 Years

    

More than

    

 

(dollars in thousands)

Less

through 5 Years

through 10 Years

10 Years

Total

 

December 31, 2024

Amortized Cost:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

$

4,542

$

8,900

$

698,663

$

712,105

Total

$

$

4,542

$

8,900

$

698,663

$

712,105

Weighted average yield

 

%  

 

0.99

%  

1.58

%  

 

2.24

%  

2.22

%

Estimated Fair Value:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

$

4,287

$

8,128

$

624,425

$

636,840

Total

$

$

4,287

$

8,128

$

624,425

$

636,840

    

1 Year or

    

More than 1 Year

    

More than 5 Years

    

More than

    

 

(dollars in thousands)

Less

through 5 Years

through 10 Years

10 Years

Total

 

December 31, 2023

Amortized Cost:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

$

4,259

$

12,537

$

772,782

$

789,578

Total

$

$

4,259

$

12,537

$

772,782

$

789,578

Weighted average yield

 

%  

 

0.86

%  

 

1.44

%  

 

2.26

%  

2.24

%

Estimated Fair Value:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Agency mortgage-backed securities

$

$

3,972

$

11,457

$

694,592

$

710,021

Total

$

$

3,972

$

11,457

$

694,592

$

710,021

v3.25.1
LOANS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
LOANS  
Schedule of summary of loans held for investment

The following is a summary of our loans held for investment as of:

    

December 31, 

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

Outstanding principal balance:

  

  

Loans secured by real estate:

 

  

 

  

Residential properties:

 

  

 

  

Multifamily

$

3,341,823

$

5,227,885

Single family

 

873,491

 

950,712

Total real estate loans secured by residential properties

 

4,215,314

 

6,178,597

Commercial properties

 

904,167

 

987,596

Land and construction

 

69,246

 

137,298

Total real estate loans

 

5,188,727

 

7,303,491

Commercial and industrial loans

 

2,746,351

 

2,856,228

Consumer loans

 

1,137

 

1,328

Total loans

 

7,936,215

 

10,161,047

Premiums, discounts and deferred fees and expenses

 

5,178

 

16,755

Total

$

7,941,393

$

10,177,802

Summary of delinquent and nonaccrual loans

The following table summarizes our delinquent and nonaccrual loans as of:

Past Due and Still Accruing

Total Past

90 Days

Due and

(dollars in thousands)

    

30–59 Days

    

60-89 Days

    

or More

    

Nonaccrual

    

Nonaccrual

    

Current

    

Total

December 31, 2024:

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Real estate loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential properties

$

7,083

$

$

$

23,324

$

30,407

$

4,193,994

$

4,224,401

Commercial properties

 

7,944

 

428

 

12,900

 

7,946

 

29,218

 

874,463

 

903,681

Land and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

69,134

 

69,134

Commercial and industrial loans

 

997

 

617

 

 

9,174

 

10,788

 

2,732,226

 

2,743,014

Consumer loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,163

 

1,163

Total

$

16,024

$

1,045

$

12,900

$

40,444

$

70,413

$

7,870,980

$

7,941,393

Percentage of total loans

 

0.20

%  

 

0.01

%  

 

0.16

%  

 

0.51

%  

 

0.89

%  

 

  

 

  

December 31, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Real estate loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential properties

$

93

$

416

$

$

112

$

621

$

6,196,923

$

6,197,544

Commercial properties

 

27,403

 

403

 

1,730

 

2,915

 

32,451

 

954,321

 

986,772

Land and construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

136,827

 

136,827

Commercial and industrial loans

 

525

 

88

 

 

8,804

 

9,417

 

2,845,845

 

2,855,262

Consumer loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,397

 

1,397

Total

$

28,021

$

907

$

1,730

$

11,831

$

42,489

$

10,135,313

$

10,177,802

Percentage of total loans

 

0.28

%  

 

0.01

%  

 

0.02

%  

 

0.12

%  

 

0.42

%  

 

  

 

  

Summary of nonaccrual loans

Nonaccrual

Nonaccrual

with Allowance

with no Allowance

(dollars in thousands)

    

for Credit Losses

   

for Credit Losses

December 31, 2024:

 

 

  

Real estate loans:

Residential properties

$

1,420

$

21,904

Commercial properties

3,449

4,497

Commercial and industrial loans

 

9,174

 

Total

$

14,043

$

26,401

December 31, 2023:

 

 

  

Real estate loans:

Residential properties

$

$

112

Commercial properties

2,915

Commercial and industrial loans

 

7,406

 

1,398

Total

$

7,406

$

4,425

Schedule of composition of TDRs by accrual and nonaccrual status

The following table presents our loan modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty by type of modification for the twelve months ended December 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively with related amortized cost balances, respective percentage share of the total class of loans, and the related financial effect:

December 31, 2024:

Term Extension

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Financial Effect

Residential loans

$

5

%

1 loan with term extension of 22 months.

Commercial real estate loans

$

12,900

    

1.43

%

1 loan with term extension of 10 months.

Commercial and industrial loans

$

2,266

0.08

%

5 loans with various extensions of loan maturity ranging from 3 to 63 months. 2 loans with payment extensions and forbearance. 1 loan with 3-month extension and 3-month forbearance. 2 loans with $100 payments through 3 months.

Total

$

15,171

Payment Deferrals

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Financial Effect

Residential loans

$

399

0.01

%

1 loan with 3 month interest deferral

Total

$

399

Combination

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Financial Effect

Commercial and industrial loans

$

5,022

0.18

%

8 loans with various extensions of loan maturity ranging from 5 to 12 months and payment deferral.

Total

$

5,022

Total

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Residential loans

$

404

0.01

%

Commercial real estate loans

12,900

    

1.43

%

Commercial and industrial loans

7,288

0.26

%

Total

$

20,592

December 31, 2023:

Term Extension

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Financial Effect

Commercial and industrial loans

$

12,673

0.46

%

8 loans with term extensions ranging from 3 to 15 months.

Total

$

12,673

Payment Deferrals

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Financial Effect

Residential loans

$

247

%

1 loan with 6-month interest deferral

Total

$

247

Combination

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Financial Effect

Commercial real estate loans

$

645

    

0.07

%

1 loan with term extension and interest reduction.

Commercial and industrial loans

2,292

0.08

%

2 loans with 20-month term extensions and interest deferrals; 1 loan with interest rate reduction and immaterial principal forgiveness.

Total

$

2,937

Total

Amortized Cost Basis

% of Total Class of Loans

Residential loans

$

247

%

Commercial real estate loans

645

    

0.07

%

Commercial and industrial loans

14,965

0.55

%

Total

$

15,857

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans that had a payment default since modification for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2024

December 31, 2024:

Combination

# of Loans Defaulted

Amortized Cost Basis

Commercial and industrial loans

3

$

2,264

Total

3

$

2,264

Total

# of Loans Defaulted

Amortized Cost Basis

Commercial and industrial loans

3

$

2,264

Total

3

$

2,264

All loans modified during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023, were current with respect to payments and were not in default.  

Outstanding commitments to lend on modified loans totaled $1 thousand and $379 thousand at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The following table presents the payment status of our loan modifications made during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024:

30-89 Days

90+ Days

(dollars in thousands)

Current

Past Due

Past Due

Nonaccrual

Total

December 31, 2024:

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Residential loans

 

$

404

$

$

$

$

404

Commercial real estate loans

 

12,900

12,900

Commercial and industrial loans

 

2,313

4,974

7,287

Total

 

$

2,717

$

$

12,900

$

4,974

$

20,591

v3.25.1
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES  
Schedule of allowance for credit losses

Provision

    

Beginning

    

(Reversal) for

    

    

Ending

(dollars in thousands)

Balance

Credit Losses

Chargeoffs

Recoveries

Balance

2024:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

Real estate loans:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

Residential properties

$

9,921

$

(2,048)

$

(657)

$

$

7,216

Commercial properties

 

4,148

 

3,499

 

(964)

 

 

6,683

Land and construction

 

332

 

(271)

 

 

 

61

Commercial and industrial loans

 

14,796

 

19,815

 

(16,770)

 

492

 

18,333

Consumer loans

 

8

 

23

 

(23)

 

1

 

9

Total

$

29,205

$

21,018

$

(18,414)

$

493

$

32,302

2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Real estate loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential properties

$

8,306

$

1,615

$

$

$

9,921

Commercial properties

 

8,714

 

(4,317)

 

(249)

 

 

4,148

Land and construction

 

164

 

168

 

 

 

332

Commercial and industrial loans

 

16,521

 

1,171

 

(4,998)

 

2,102

 

14,796

Consumer loans

 

26

 

(18)

 

(2)

 

2

 

8

Total

$

33,731

$

(1,381)

$

(5,249)

$

2,104

$

29,205

2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Real estate loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential properties

$

2,637

$

5,674

$

(5)

$

$

8,306

Commercial properties

 

17,049

 

(8,335)

 

 

 

8,714

Land and construction

 

1,995

 

(1,831)

 

 

 

164

Commercial and industrial loans

 

11,992

 

4,804

 

(711)

 

436

 

16,521

Consumer loans

 

103

 

(73)

 

(4)

 

 

26

Total

$

33,776

$

239

$

(720)

$

436

$

33,731

Schedule of risk category of loans based on year of origination

The following tables present risk categories of loans held for investment based on year of origination, and includes gross charge-offs in accordance with ASU 2022-02 as of the dates presented:

Revolving

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

  

2020

  

Prior

  

Loans

  

Total

December 31, 2024:

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential

Multifamily

Pass

 

$

101,311

 

$

539

$

1,701,974

 

$

749,864

 

$

369,887

$

241,935

 

$

 

$

3,165,510

Special mention

47,090

18,572

8,623

74,285

Substandard

13,231

18,234

76,185

107,650

Total

 

$

101,311

 

$

539

$

1,715,205

 

$

796,954

 

$

406,693

$

326,743

 

$

 

$

3,347,445

Gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

657

$

$

657

Single family

Pass

 

$

5,410

$

9,441

$

247,252

 

$

255,096

 

$

90,422

$

203,116

 

$

44,580

 

$

855,317

Special mention

510

510

Substandard

21,104

25

21,129

Total

 

$

5,410

 

$

9,441

$

247,252

 

$

255,096

 

$

90,422

$

224,220

 

$

45,115

 

$

876,956

Gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Commercial real estate

Pass

 

$

3,784

 

$

2,398

$

217,827

 

$

115,582

 

$

136,414

$

378,101

 

$

 

$

854,106

Special mention

1,637

1,299

7,966

4,795

15,697

Substandard

12,900

845

20,133

33,878

Total

 

$

3,784

 

$

15,298

$

219,464

 

$

116,881

 

$

145,225

$

403,029

 

$

 

$

903,681

Gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

964

$

$

964

Land and construction

Pass

 

$

125

 

$

24,970

$

32,877

$

4,444

 

$

1,035

$

5,683

 

$

 

$

69,134

Special mention

Substandard

Total

 

$

125

 

$

24,970

$

32,877

 

$

4,444

 

$

1,035

$

5,683

 

$

 

$

69,134

Gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Commercial

Pass

 

$

66,699

 

$

151,580

$

972,111

$

234,062

 

$

88,657

$

27,220

 

$

1,147,464

 

$

2,687,793

Special mention

690

3,400

9,430

24,087

605

7,602

45,814

Substandard

2,593

31

28

422

12

2,218

4,103

9,407

Total

 

$

69,982

 

$

155,011

$

981,569

 

$

258,571

 

$

88,669

$

30,043

 

$

1,159,169

 

$

2,743,014

Gross charge-offs

$

572

$

622

$

1,310

$

795

$

3,437

$

4,530

$

5,504

$

16,770

Consumer

Pass

 

$

89

 

$

5

$

 

$

107

 

$

$

49

 

$

913

 

$

1,163

Special mention

Substandard

Total

 

$

89

 

$

5

$

 

$

107

 

$

$

49

 

$

913

 

$

1,163

Gross charge-offs

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

23

$

23

Total loans

Pass

 

$

177,418

 

$

188,933

$

3,172,041

 

$

1,359,155

 

$

686,415

$

856,104

 

$

1,192,957

 

$

7,633,023

Special mention

690

3,400

11,067

72,476

26,538

14,023

8,112

136,306

Substandard

2,593

12,931

13,259

422

19,091

119,640

4,128

172,064

Total

 

$

180,701

 

$

205,264

$

3,196,367

 

$

1,432,053

 

$

732,044

$

989,767

 

$

1,205,197

 

$

7,941,393

Gross charge-offs

$

572

$

622

$

1,310

$

795

$

3,437

$

6,151

$

5,527

$

18,414

Revolving

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

    

2020

  

2019

  

Prior

  

Loans

  

Total

December 31, 2023:

Loans secured by real estate:

Residential

Multifamily

Pass

 

$

37,343

 

$

2,355,381

$

1,537,636

 

$

763,736

 

$

289,675

$

243,146

 

$

 

$

5,226,917

Special mention

1,248

5,577

9,426

16,251

Substandard

Total

 

$

37,343

 

$

2,355,381

$

1,538,884

 

$

763,736

 

$

295,252

$

252,572

 

$

 

$

5,243,168

Gross charge-offs

$

$

Single family

Pass

 

$

13,631

 

$

259,043

$

267,373

 

$

92,567

 

$

38,132

$

208,035

 

$

54,444

 

$

933,225

Special mention

20,166

20,166

Substandard

846

139

985

Total

 

$

13,631

 

$

259,043

$

267,373

 

$

92,567

 

$

38,132

$

229,047

 

$

54,583

 

$

954,376

Gross charge-offs

$

$

Commercial real estate

Pass

 

$

2,469

 

$

221,525

$

130,579

 

$

119,684

 

$

81,243

$

383,729

 

$

 

$

939,229

Special mention

1,223

2,275

10,747

14,245

Substandard

12,900

116

1,445

11,424

7,413

33,298

Total

 

$

15,369

 

$

221,525

$

131,918

 

$

123,404

 

$

92,667

$

401,889

 

$

 

$

986,772

Gross charge-offs

$

249

$

249

Land and construction

Pass

 

$

19,151

 

$

43,923

$

29,445

 

$

36,498

 

$

807

$

7,003

 

$

 

$

136,827

Special mention

Substandard

Total

 

$

19,151

 

$

43,923

$

29,445

 

$

36,498

 

$

807

$

7,003

 

$

 

$

136,827

Gross charge-offs

$

$

Commercial

Pass

 

$

182,391

 

$

1,082,510

$

291,663

 

$

119,035

 

$

21,314

$

25,030

 

$

1,087,075

 

$

2,809,018

Special mention

1,360

24,653

703

56

656

735

28,163

Substandard

55

12

842

3,881

1,325

458

11,508

18,081

Total

 

$

182,446

 

$

1,083,882

$

317,158

 

$

123,619

 

$

22,695

$

26,144

 

$

1,099,318

 

$

2,855,262

Gross charge-offs

$

257

1,420

1,205

587

117

48

1,364

$

4,998

Consumer

Pass

 

$

47

 

$

$

577

 

$

 

$

299

$

59

 

$

415

 

$

1,397

Special mention

Substandard

Total

 

$

47

 

$

$

577

 

$

 

$

299

$

59

 

$

415

 

$

1,397

Gross charge-offs

$

2

$

2

Total loans

Pass

 

$

255,032

 

$

3,962,382

$

2,257,273

 

$

1,131,520

 

$

431,470

$

867,002

 

$

1,141,934

 

$

10,046,613

Special mention

1,360

27,124

2,978

5,633

40,995

735

78,825

Substandard

12,955

12

958

5,326

12,749

8,717

11,647

52,364

Total

 

$

267,987

 

$

3,963,754

$

2,285,355

 

$

1,139,824

 

$

449,852

$

916,714

 

$

1,154,316

 

$

10,177,802

Gross charge-offs

$

257

1,420

1,205

587

117

297

1,366

$

5,249

Schedule of the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans and the related ACL allocated to these loans

A loan is considered collateral dependent when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment of the loan is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral.  Collateral dependent loans are evaluated individually to determine expected credit losses and any ACL allocation is determined based upon the amount by which amortized costs exceed the estimated fair value of the collateral, adjusted for estimated selling costs (if

applicable).  The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans, and the related ACL allocated to these loans as of the dates indicated:

Equipment/

ACL

(dollars in thousands)

Real Estate

Cash

Receivables

Total

Allocation

December 31, 2024:

Loans secured by real estate:

    

  

    

  

  

    

  

Residential properties

Multifamily

$

2,802

$

$

$

2,802

$

Single family

15,856

15,856

Commercial real estate loans

4,497

4,497

Commercial loans

 

 

 

3,935

 

3,935

 

697

Total

$

23,155

$

$

3,935

$

27,090

$

697

December 31, 2023:

Loans secured by real estate:

    

  

    

  

  

    

  

Commercial real estate loans

$

2,523

$

$

$

2,523

$

Commercial loans

 

 

250

 

978

 

1,228

 

Total

$

2,523

$

250

$

978

$

3,751

$

v3.25.1
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT  
Summary of Premises and Equipment

A summary of premises and equipment is as follows at December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

Leasehold improvements and artwork

$

27,160

$

26,842

Information technology equipment

 

13,933

 

12,991

Furniture and fixtures

 

3,311

 

3,297

Land and auto

 

14,096

 

16,152

Total

 

58,500

 

59,282

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

(22,694)

 

(19,357)

Net

$

35,806

$

39,925

v3.25.1
REAL ESTATE OWNED (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
REAL ESTATE OWNED  
Schedule of Activity in Portfolio of REO

The activity in our portfolio of REO is as follows during the periods ending December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

Beginning balance

$

8,381

$

6,210

Loans transferred to REO

 

 

2,171

Dispositions of REO

 

(2,171)

 

Ending balance

$

6,210

$

8,381

v3.25.1
DEPOSITS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
DEPOSITS  
Summary of Outstanding Balance of Deposits and Average Rates

The following table summarizes the outstanding balance of deposits and average rates paid thereon as of:

2024

2023

 

Weighted

Weighted

 

(dollars in thousands)

Amount

Average Rate

Amount

Average Rate

 

Demand deposits:

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Noninterest-bearing

$

1,956,628

 

$

1,467,806

 

Interest-bearing

 

1,995,397

 

3.29

%  

 

2,881,786

 

2.94

%

Money market and savings

 

3,524,801

 

3.60

%  

 

3,195,670

 

3.81

%

Certificates of deposit

 

2,393,453

 

4.72

%  

 

3,143,670

 

4.87

%

Total

$

9,870,279

 

3.09

%  

$

10,688,932

 

3.36

%

Summary of Large Denomination Certificates of Deposit Maturity Distribution

December 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

Large Denomination Certificates of Deposit Maturity Distribution

(dollars in thousands)

3 months or less

    

$

76,691

$

343,078

Over 3 months through 6 months

44,619

 

24,126

Over 6 months through 12 months

92,960

 

56,415

Over 12 months

13,417

 

30,994

Total

$

227,687

$

454,613

v3.25.1
SUBORDINATED DEBT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SUBORDINATED DEBT.  
Summary of outstanding subordinated notes

Current

Current

Carrying Value

Stated

Interest

Principal

December 31,

December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

Maturity

Rate

Balance

2024

2023

Subordinated notes

    

  

    

  

  

    

  

Subordinated notes due 2032, 3.50% per annum until February 1, 2027, 3-month SOFR + 2.04% thereafter

February 1, 2032

 

3.50

%

$

150,000

 

$

148,298

$

148,058

Subordinated notes due 2030, 6.0% per annum until June 30, 2025, 3-month SOFR + 5.90% thereafter.

June 30, 2030

 

6.00

%

 

24,165

 

25,161

25,339

Total

 

$

174,165

 

$

173,459

$

173,397

v3.25.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
EARNINGS PER SHARE  
Summary of computation of basic and diluted earnings per share

2024

2023

2022

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Basic

Diluted

Basic

Diluted

Basic

Diluted

Net (loss) income

$

(92,407)

    

$

(92,407)

    

$

(199,064)

    

$

(199,064)

    

$

110,512

    

$

110,512

Weighted average basic common shares outstanding

 

65,598,430

 

65,598,430

 

56,426,093

 

56,426,093

 

56,422,450

 

56,422,450

Dilutive effect of options, restricted stock, warrants, and contingent shares issuable

67,610

Diluted common shares outstanding

 

  

 

65,598,430

 

  

 

56,426,093

 

  

 

56,490,060

Net (loss) income per share

$

(1.41)

$

(1.41)

$

(3.53)

$

(3.53)

$

1.96

$

1.96

v3.25.1
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION  
Summary of Stock Option Activity

The following table summarizes the activities in the Plans during 2024:

    

    

Weighted Average

    

Weighted Average

    

(dollars in thousands except

Exercise Price per

Remaining

Aggregate

per share amounts)

Options Granted

Share

Contractual Term

Intrinsic Value

Balance: December 31, 2023

 

22,550

$

9.00

 

  

 

  

Options forfeited

 

(22,550)

 

9.00

 

  

 

  

Balance: December 31, 2024

 

 

 

$

Options exercisable

 

$

 

$

The following table summarizes the activities in the Plans during 2023:

    

    

Weighted Average

    

Weighted Average

    

(dollars in thousands except

Exercise Price per

Remaining

Aggregate

per share amounts)

Options Granted

Share

Contractual Term

Intrinsic Value

Balance: December 31, 2022

 

45,050

$

8.67

 

  

 

  

Options exercised

 

(19,500)

 

8.08

 

  

 

  

Options forfeited

 

(3,000)

 

10.00

 

  

 

  

Balance: December 31, 2023

 

22,550

 

9.00

 

0.20 Years

$

255

Options exercisable

 

22,550

$

9.00

 

0.20 Years

$

255

The intrinsic value of stock options exercised in 2023 was $0.

The following table summarizes the activities in the Plans during 2022:

    

    

Weighted Average

    

Weighted Average

    

(dollars in thousands except

Exercise Price per

Remaining

Aggregate

per share amounts)

Options Granted

Share

Contractual Term

Intrinsic Value

Balance: December 31, 2021

 

47,050

$

8.68

 

  

 

  

Options exercised

 

(2,000)

 

9.00

 

  

 

  

Balance: December 31, 2022

 

45,050

 

8.67

 

0.95 Years

$

255

Options exercisable

 

45,050

$

8.67

 

0.95 Years

$

255

The intrinsic value of stock options exercised in 2022 was $33,400.

Summary of RSUs Issued under Equity Incentive Plan

The following table provides a summary of the RSUs issued by the Company under its equity incentive plans for the periods ended December 31:

2024

2023

2022

Weighted

Weighted

Weighted

Average Grant

Average Grant

Average Grant

Shares

Date Fair Value

Shares

Date Fair Value

Shares

Date Fair Value

Balance: January 1

    

146,384

    

$

(9.12)

    

199,016

    

$

31.92

    

199,574

    

$

19.34

New RSUs

 

1,053,224

 

7.66

 

267,480

 

14.04

 

241,020

 

22.87

Shares vested and issued

 

(119,040)

 

14.06

 

(158,478)

 

18.90

 

(148,139)

 

20.09

RSUs forfeited

 

(130,303)

 

10.61

 

(161,634)

 

18.82

 

(93,439)

 

0.44

Balance December 31

 

950,265

$

5.28

 

146,384

$

(9.12)

 

199,016

$

31.92

v3.25.1
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
INCOME TAXES  
Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The Company is subject to federal income tax and California franchise tax. Income tax expense (benefit) was as follows for the years ended December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

Current expense (benefit):

 

  

 

  

 

  

Federal

$

4,534

$

4,536

$

25,708

State

 

266

 

(1,924)

 

13,096

Deferred expense (benefit):

 

  

 

  

 

  

Federal

 

(39,052)

 

(3,170)

 

803

State

 

(10,721)

 

(442)

 

(316)

Total

$

(44,973)

$

(1,000)

$

39,291

Schedule of Comparison of the Federal Statutory Income Tax Rates

The following is a comparison of the federal statutory income tax rates to the Company’s effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31:

2024

2023

2022

 

(dollars in thousands)

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

 

(Loss) income before taxes

    

$

(137,380)

    

  

    

$

(200,064)

    

  

    

$

149,803

    

  

Federal tax statutory rate

$

(28,850)

 

21.00

%  

$

(42,013)

 

21.00

%  

$

31,459

 

21.00

%

State tax, net of Federal benefit

 

(9,382)

 

6.83

%  

 

(14,435)

 

7.22

%  

 

12,085

 

8.07

%

Windfall benefit – exercise of stock options

 

333

 

(0.24)

%  

 

299

 

(0.15)

%  

 

(205)

 

(0.14)

%

Goodwill impairment

 

 

-

%  

 

60,733

 

(30.36)

%  

 

 

%

Low income housing, net benefit

(4,093)

2.98

%  

(1,020)

0.51

%  

(998)

(0.67)

%

Tax exempt interest income

(3,713)

2.70

%  

(3,751)

1.87

%  

(2,965)

(1.98)

%

Other items, net

 

732

 

(0.53)

%  

 

(813)

 

0.41

%  

 

(85)

 

(0.05)

%

Effective tax rate

$

(44,973)

 

32.74

%  

$

(1,000)

 

0.50

%  

$

39,291

 

26.23

%

Summary of Components of the Net Deferred Tax Assets Recognized

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)

 

  

 

  

Allowance for credit losses

$

11,788

$

11,167

Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards

 

58,777

 

9,643

State taxes

 

27

 

18

Stock-based compensation

 

223

 

249

Market valuation: merger

 

2,704

 

2,784

Capital activities – mark to market

 

500

 

697

Compensation related

 

1,044

 

1,215

Core deposit intangible

 

(990)

 

(1,396)

Prepaid expenses

 

(2,143)

 

(2,674)

Depreciation

 

(1,257)

 

(542)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

3,599

 

5,863

Other

 

2,378

 

2,118

Net deferred tax assets

$

76,650

$

29,142

v3.25.1
LEASES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
LEASES  
Schedule Of Supplemental Lease Information

The following table presents supplemental lease information at or for the twelve months ended December:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

 

2023

 

Balance Sheet:

 

  

Right-of-use assets

$

22,313

$

26,455

Lease liabilities

 

28,321

 

28,248

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Statement of Operations:

 

  

 

 

Operating lease cost classified as occupancy and equipment expense

$

6,661

$

7,446

$

7,638

Weighted average lease term, in years

 

5.26

 

5.36

 

5.92

Weighted average discount rate

 

5.50

%

 

5.73

%

 

5.62

%

Operating cash flows

$

6,053

$

6,869

$

7,611

Summary of Maturity of Remaining Lease Liabilities Future minimum lease commitments under all non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2024 are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2025

$

6,823

2026

 

6,397

2027

 

5,241

2028

 

5,183

2029

4,071

2030 and after

 

3,113

Total future minimum lease payments

$

30,828

Discount on cash flows

 

(2,507)

Total lease liability

$

28,321

v3.25.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES.  
Summary of Off Balance Sheet Arrangements The following table provides the off-balance sheet arrangements of the Bank as of December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

Commitments to fund new loans

$

$

4,900

Commitments to fund under existing loans, lines of credit

 

1,032,887

 

1,143,175

Commitments under standby letters of credit

 

34,901

 

19,487

v3.25.1
REGULATORY MATTERS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
REGULATORY MATTERS  
Schedule of Capital and Capital Ratios

To Be Well-Capitalized

 

For Capital

Under Prompt Corrective

 

Actual

Adequacy Purposes

Action Provisions

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

 

FFI

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

December 31, 2024

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common equity tier 1 ratio

$

912,919

 

10.54

%  

$

389,938

 

4.50

%  

  

 

  

Leverage ratio

 

1,000,568

 

7.55

%  

 

530,093

 

4.00

%  

  

 

  

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

1,000,568

 

11.55

%  

 

519,917

 

6.00

%  

  

 

  

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

1,209,565

 

13.96

%  

 

693,223

 

8.00

%  

  

 

  

December 31, 2023

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common equity tier 1 ratio

$

931,272

 

10.02

%  

$

418,142

 

4.50

%  

  

 

  

Leverage ratio

 

931,272

 

7.20

%  

 

517,033

 

4.00

%  

  

 

  

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

931,272

 

10.02

%  

 

557,523

 

6.00

%  

  

 

  

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

1,140,312

 

12.27

%  

 

743,363

 

8.00

%  

  

 

  

FFB

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

December 31, 2024

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common equity tier 1 ratio

$

1,141,374

 

13.22

%  

$

388,449

 

4.50

%  

$

561,092

 

6.50

%

Leverage ratio

 

1,141,374

 

8.63

%  

 

529,129

 

4.00

%  

 

661,412

 

5.00

%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

1,141,374

 

13.22

%  

 

517,931

 

6.00

%  

 

690,575

 

8.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

1,176,913

 

13.63

%  

 

690,575

 

8.00

%  

 

863,219

 

10.00

%

December 31, 2023

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common equity tier 1 ratio

$

1,076,337

 

11.62

%  

$

416,684

 

4.50

%  

$

601,877

 

6.50

%

Leverage ratio

 

1,076,337

 

8.35

%  

 

515,753

 

4.00

%  

 

644,691

 

5.00

%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

 

1,076,337

 

11.62

%  

 

555,579

 

6.00

%  

 

740,772

 

8.00

%

Total risk-based capital ratio

 

1,111,979

 

12.01

%  

 

740,772

 

8.00

%  

 

925,965

 

10.00

%

v3.25.1
NONINTEREST INCOME (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
NONINTEREST INCOME  
Schedule of Revenue from Contracts with Customers and Other Noninterest Income

The following table represents revenue from contracts with customers as well as other noninterest income for the years ended December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

Asset management, consulting and other fees:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Wealth management

$

29,462

$

28,165

$

28,997

Trust fees

 

6,458

 

6,753

 

9,394

Consulting fees

 

309

 

354

 

396

Total

$

36,229

$

35,272

$

38,787

Other income (loss):

    

  

    

  

    

  

Deposit fees

$

1,843

$

2,019

$

2,507

Loan related fees

 

5,608

 

7,213

 

9,228

Valuation gain (loss) on equity investment

204

1

(6,258)

Other

 

2,431

 

2,542

 

3,970

Total

$

10,086

$

11,775

$

9,447

v3.25.1
OTHER EXPENSES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
OTHER EXPENSES  
Schedule of Items Included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as Other Expenses

The following items are included in the consolidated statements of operations as other expenses for the years ended December 31:

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

Regulatory assessments

$

20,454

$

14,729

$

6,089

Directors’ compensation expenses

 

1,073

 

1,009

 

1,020

v3.25.1
SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SEGMENT REPORTING  
Summary of key operating results of business segments

In accordance with ASU 2023-07 “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures”, the significant expenses shown in the tables below are those that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) who regularly uses them, along with other information in assessing the segment’s performance and in decisions regarding allocation of resources.  With respect to ASU 2023-07, the CODM for the Company is the Chief Executive Officer.  The following tables show key operating results for each of our business segments used to arrive at our consolidated totals for the years ended December 31:

    

    

Wealth

    

    

(dollars in thousands)

Banking

Management

Other

Total

2024:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

610,996

$

$

$

610,996

Interest expense

 

421,503

 

 

6,849

 

428,352

Net interest income

 

189,493

 

 

(6,849)

 

182,644

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

 

20,700

 

 

 

20,700

Noninterest income

 

22,518

 

30,583

 

(1,456)

 

51,645

LHFS LOCOM adjustment

(117,517)

(117,517)

Noninterest expense

 

 

Compensation and benefits

64,954

16,602

2,361

83,917

Customer service costs

63,586

 

 

63,586

Professional services and marketing costs

12,574

3,825

1,598

17,997

Other

63,903

2,606

1,443

67,952

(Loss) income before income taxes

(131,223)

7,550

(13,707)

(137,380)

Income tax (benefit) expense

(43,790)

2,129

(3,312)

(44,973)

Net (loss) income

$

(87,433)

$

5,421

$

(10,395)

$

(92,407)

2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

573,691

$

$

$

573,691

Interest expense

 

364,310

 

 

7,076

 

371,386

Net interest income

 

209,381

 

 

(7,076)

 

202,305

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

 

(482)

 

 

 

(482)

Noninterest income

 

21,540

 

29,358

 

(1,547)

 

49,351

Noninterest expense

 

 

 

 

Goodwill impairment

215,252

215,252

Compensation and benefits

67,114

16,049

1,134

84,297

Customer service costs

76,806

76,806

Professional services and marketing costs

9,626

3,487

2,071

15,184

Other

56,968

2,564

1,131

60,663

(Loss) income before income taxes

(194,363)

7,258

(12,959)

(200,064)

Income tax expense (benefit)

560

2,072

(3,632)

(1,000)

Net (loss) income

$

(194,923)

$

5,186

$

(9,327)

$

(199,064)

2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

403,878

$

$

$

403,878

Interest expense

 

78,766

 

 

6,422

 

85,188

Net interest income

 

325,112

 

 

(6,422)

 

318,690

Provision for credit losses

 

532

 

 

 

532

Noninterest income

 

26,148

 

30,027

 

(7,941)

 

48,234

Noninterest expense

 

 

 

 

Compensation and benefits

90,186

18,705

1,331

110,222

Customer service costs

38,178

38,178

Professional services and marketing costs

9,193

3,211

1,256

13,660

Other

51,062

2,455

1,012

54,529

Income (loss) before income taxes

162,109

5,656

(17,962)

149,803

Income tax expense (benefit)

42,698

1,660

(5,067)

39,291

Net income (loss)

$

119,411

$

3,996

$

(12,895)

$

110,512

Summary of Financial Position of Business Segments

The following tables show the financial position for each of our business segments, and of FFI which is included in the column labeled Other, and the eliminating entries used to arrive at our consolidated totals at December 31:

    

    

Wealth

    

    

    

(dollars in thousands)

Banking

Management

Other

Eliminations

Total

2024:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,015,832

$

20,668

$

7,692

$

(28,060)

$

1,016,132

Securities AFS, net

 

1,313,885

 

 

 

 

1,313,885

Securities HTM, net

712,105

712,105

Loans held for sale

 

1,285,819

 

 

 

 

1,285,819

Loans held for investment, net

 

7,909,091

 

 

 

 

7,909,091

Investment in FHLB Stock

 

37,869

 

 

 

 

37,869

Accrued interest receivable

54,804

54,804

Deferred taxes

 

69,669

 

(3,004)

 

9,985

 

 

76,650

Premises and equipment, net

 

35,492

 

178

 

136

 

 

35,806

Real estate owned ("REO")

 

6,210

 

 

 

 

6,210

Bank owned life insurance

49,993

49,993

Core deposit intangibles

 

3,558

 

 

 

 

3,558

Derivative assets

5,086

5,086

Other assets

 

112,485

 

524

 

1,231,925

 

(1,206,677)

 

138,257

Total assets

$

12,611,898

$

18,366

$

1,249,738

$

(1,234,737)

$

12,645,265

Deposits

$

9,898,339

$

$

$

(28,060)

$

9,870,279

Borrowings

 

1,425,369

 

 

 

 

1,425,369

Subordinated debt

173,459

173,459

Intercompany balances

 

(1,031)

 

(2,046)

 

3,077

 

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

100,549

 

2,406

 

19,839

 

1

 

122,795

Shareholders’ equity

 

1,188,672

 

18,006

 

1,053,363

 

(1,206,678)

 

1,053,363

Total liabilities and equity

$

12,611,898

$

18,366

$

1,249,738

$

(1,234,737)

$

12,645,265

2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,326,237

$

4,746

$

15,263

$

(19,617)

$

1,326,629

Securities AFS, net

 

703,226

 

 

 

 

703,226

Securities HTM, net

789,578

789,578

Loans held for investment, net

 

10,148,597

 

 

 

 

10,148,597

Investment in FHLB Stock

 

24,613

 

 

 

 

24,613

Accrued interest receivable

54,163

54,163

Deferred taxes

 

26,917

 

183

 

2,042

 

 

29,142

Premises and equipment, net

 

39,639

 

150

 

136

 

 

39,925

Real estate owned ("REO")

 

8,381

 

 

 

 

8,381

Bank owned life insurance

 

48,653

 

 

 

 

48,653

Core deposit intangibles

 

4,948

 

 

 

 

4,948

Other assets

123,652

533

1,107,666

(1,082,458)

149,393

Total assets

$

13,298,604

$

5,612

$

1,125,107

$

(1,102,075)

$

13,327,248

Deposits

$

10,708,549

$

$

$

(19,617)

$

10,688,932

Borrowings

 

1,409,056

 

 

 

 

1,409,056

Subordinated debt

173,397

173,397

Intercompany balances

 

2,604

 

(9,079)

 

6,475

 

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

108,434

 

2,196

 

19,892

 

(2)

 

130,520

Shareholders’ equity

 

1,069,961

 

12,495

 

925,343

 

(1,082,456)

 

925,343

Total liabilities and equity

$

13,298,604

$

5,612

$

1,125,107

$

(1,102,075)

$

13,327,248

v3.25.1
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)  
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information

(dollars in thousands,

    

First

    

Second

    

Third

    

Fourth

    

except per share amounts)

Quarter

Quarter

Quarter

Quarter

Full Year

Year Ended December 31, 2024:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

150,453

$

150,914

$

157,156

$

152,473

$

610,996

Interest expense

 

112,067

 

107,085

 

108,037

 

101,163

 

428,352

Net interest income

 

38,386

 

43,829

 

49,119

 

51,310

 

182,644

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

 

577

 

(806)

 

282

 

20,647

 

20,700

Noninterest income

 

12,683

 

13,658

 

11,937

 

13,367

 

51,645

LHFS LOCOM adjustment

(117,517)

(117,517)

Noninterest expense

 

50,609

55,629

60,225

66,989

233,452

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

(117)

 

2,664

 

(116,968)

 

(22,959)

 

(137,380)

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

(910)

 

(421)

 

(34,794)

 

(8,848)

 

(44,973)

Net income (loss)

$

793

$

3,085

$

(82,174)

$

(14,111)

$

(92,407)

Income (loss) per share

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Basic

$

0.01

$

0.05

$

(1.23)

$

(0.17)

$

(1.41)

Diluted

$

0.01

$

0.05

$

(1.23)

$

(0.17)

$

(1.41)

Year Ended December 31, 2023:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

137,000

$

145,328

$

144,765

$

146,598

$

573,691

Interest expense

 

78,245

 

96,344

 

92,692

 

104,105

 

371,386

Net interest income

 

58,755

 

48,984

 

52,073

 

42,493

 

202,305

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

 

417

 

887

 

(2,015)

 

229

 

(482)

Noninterest income

 

11,698

 

12,079

 

11,698

 

13,876

 

49,351

Noninterest expense

Goodwill impairment

215,252

215,252

Operating

59,340

57,512

64,206

55,892

236,950

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

10,696

 

(212,588)

 

1,580

 

248

 

(200,064)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

2,200

 

(300)

 

(600)

 

(2,300)

 

(1,000)

Net income (loss)

$

8,496

$

(212,288)

$

2,180

$

2,548

$

(199,064)

Income (loss) per share

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Basic

$

0.15

$

(3.76)

$

0.04

$

0.05

$

(3.53)

Diluted

$

0.15

$

(3.76)

$

0.04

$

0.05

$

(3.53)

Year Ended December 31, 2022:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest income

$

79,144

$

89,971

$

108,746

$

126,017

$

403,878

Interest expense

 

4,650

 

8,166

 

21,074

 

51,298

 

85,188

Net interest income

 

74,494

 

81,805

 

87,672

 

74,719

 

318,690

Provision (reversal) for credit losses

 

(792)

 

173

 

(22)

 

1,173

 

532

Noninterest income

 

15,427

 

13,400

 

12,184

 

7,223

 

48,234

Noninterest expense

 

47,618

 

48,805

 

60,342

 

59,824

 

216,589

Income before income taxes

 

43,095

 

46,227

 

39,536

 

20,945

 

149,803

Income tax expense

 

12,259

 

12,911

 

10,530

 

3,591

 

39,291

Net income

$

30,836

$

33,316

$

29,006

$

17,354

$

110,512

Income per share

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Basic

$

0.55

$

0.59

$

0.51

$

0.31

$

1.96

Diluted

$

0.55

$

0.59

$

0.51

$

0.31

$

1.96

v3.25.1
PARENT ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
PARENT ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
Condensed Balance Sheets

BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

2024

2023

ASSETS

    

  

    

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

7,692

$

15,263

Premises and equipment, net

 

136

 

136

Deferred taxes

 

9,985

 

2,042

Investment in subsidiaries

 

1,206,678

 

1,082,456

Intercompany receivable

 

 

Other assets

 

25,247

 

25,210

Total Assets

$

1,249,738

$

1,125,107

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

  

 

  

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Borrowings

$

$

Subordinated debt

173,459

173,397

Intercompany payable

3,077

6,475

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

19,839

 

19,892

Total Liabilities

 

196,375

 

199,764

Shareholders’ Equity

 

  

 

  

Preferred Stock

87,649

Common Stock

 

82

 

56

Additional paid-in-capital

 

849,509

 

720,899

Retained earnings

 

125,038

 

218,575

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

(8,915)

 

(14,187)

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

1,053,363

 

925,343

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

$

1,249,738

$

1,125,107

Condensed Income Statements

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2024

 

2023

 

2022

Interest expense—borrowings and subordinated debt

    

$

6,849

    

$

7,076

    

$

6,422

Noninterest income:

 

  

 

  

 

  

(Loss) earnings from investment in subsidiaries

 

(82,012)

 

(189,737)

 

123,407

Other (loss) income

 

 

(1)

 

(6,251)

Total noninterest (loss) income

 

(82,012)

 

(189,738)

 

117,156

Noninterest expense:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Compensation and benefits

 

2,361

 

1,135

 

1,331

Occupancy and depreciation

 

25

 

9

 

12

Professional services and marketing costs

 

3,054

 

3,617

 

2,946

Other expenses

 

1,418

 

1,120

 

1,000

Total noninterest expense

 

6,858

 

5,881

 

5,289

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

(95,719)

 

(202,695)

 

105,445

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

(3,312)

 

(3,631)

 

(5,067)

Net (loss) income

$

(92,407)

$

(199,064)

$

110,512

Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Year Ended

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

2024

2023

2022

Net (loss) income

    

$

(92,407)

    

$

(199,064)

    

$

110,512

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period

 

2,863

 

(1,594)

 

(13,228)

Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income

 

(852)

 

(1,630)

 

Total change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities

 

2,011

 

(3,224)

 

(13,228)

Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge arising during this period

3,651

Amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity

 

(390)

 

980

 

(990)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

5,272

 

(2,244)

 

(14,218)

Total comprehensive (loss) income

 

(87,135)

 

(201,308)

 

96,294

Condensed Statements Cash Flows

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended

December 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

2024

2023

2022

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

    

  

    

  

    

  

Net (loss) income

$

(92,407)

$

(199,064)

$

110,512

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Loss (Earnings) from investment in subsidiaries

 

82,012

 

189,737

 

(123,407)

Stock–based compensation expense

 

842

 

148

 

153

Deferred tax liability (benefit)

 

(7,943)

 

2,407

 

(4,497)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

 

(36)

 

3,522

 

(5,140)

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and other liabilities

 

(53)

 

2,283

 

4,425

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(17,585)

 

(967)

 

(17,954)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Investment in subsidiaries

 

(200,000)

 

(35,000)

 

(95,000)

Dividend from subsidiary

 

 

47,500

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(200,000)

 

12,500

 

(95,000)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net (decrease) increase in line of credit

 

 

(20,000)

 

1,500

Net increase in subordinated debt

62

62

147,639

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

35,318

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

138,462

Proceeds from issuance of warrants

54,219

Equity issuance costs

(13,519)

Proceeds from the sale of stock, net

 

 

158

 

18

Repurchase of stock

 

 

 

(3,482)

Intercompany accounts, net (increase) decrease

 

(3,398)

 

8,447

 

(5,571)

Dividends paid

(1,130)

(9,020)

(24,830)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

210,014

 

(20,353)

 

115,274

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(7,571)

 

(8,820)

 

2,320

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

15,263

 

24,083

 

21,763

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$

7,692

$

15,263

$

24,083

v3.25.1
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
employee
segment
subsidiary
item
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
segment
Number of inactive wholly owned subsidiaries | subsidiary 2    
Number of full-time equivalent employees | employee 551    
Cash and cash equivalents held at the Federal Reserve Bank $ 959,000,000    
Loans held for sale 1,285,819,000 $ 0  
Provision (reversal) for credit losses 20,700,000 (500,000) $ 500,000
Investment in FHLB stock 37,869,000 24,613,000  
Adjustments in carrying value $ 0    
Investment, Type [Extensible Enumeration] us-gaap:FederalHomeLoanBankCertificatesAndObligationsFHLBMember    
BOLI $ 50,000,000 48,700,000  
Mortgage servicing rights 6,400,000 5,500,000  
Marketing costs $ 600,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,100,000
Reportable business segments | segment 2 2 2
Minimum      
Estimated useful lives 3 years    
Minimum | Core Deposit      
Estimated useful lives of other intangible assets 7 years    
Maximum      
Estimated useful lives 10 years    
Maximum | Core Deposit      
Estimated useful lives of other intangible assets 10 years    
FFA      
Approximate number of clients | item 1,500    
Aggregate assets under management $ 5,400,000,000    
v3.25.1
FAIR VALUE - Recorded Amounts of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale $ 1,313,885 $ 703,226
Derivative assets - Cash flow hedge 5,086  
Agency mortgage-backed securities    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 1,121,626 107,347
Municipal bonds    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 45,535 46,436
SBA securities    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 9,145 13,527
Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 1,242 7,241
Corporate bonds    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 125,817 122,280
U.S. Treasury    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 678 398,790
Fair Value on Recurring Basis    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis 1,313,885 703,226
Derivative assets - Cash flow hedge 5,086  
Fair Value on Recurring Basis | Collateralized mortgage obligations    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 9,842 7,605
Fair Value on Recurring Basis | Agency mortgage-backed securities    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 1,121,626 107,347
Fair Value on Recurring Basis | Municipal bonds    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 45,535 46,436
Fair Value on Recurring Basis | SBA securities    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 9,145 13,527
Fair Value on Recurring Basis | Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 1,242 7,241
Fair Value on Recurring Basis | Corporate bonds    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 125,817 122,280
Fair Value on Recurring Basis | U.S. Treasury    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 678 398,790
Fair Value Measurement Level 1 | Fair Value on Recurring Basis    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis 14,778 398,790
Fair Value Measurement Level 1 | Fair Value on Recurring Basis | Corporate bonds    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 14,100  
Fair Value Measurement Level 1 | Fair Value on Recurring Basis | U.S. Treasury    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 678 398,790
Fair Value Measurement Level 2    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Derivative assets - Cash flow hedge 5,086  
Fair Value Measurement Level 2 | Fair Value on Recurring Basis    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis 1,297,865 297,195
Derivative assets - Cash flow hedge 5,086  
Fair Value Measurement Level 2 | Fair Value on Recurring Basis | Collateralized mortgage obligations    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 9,842 7,605
Fair Value Measurement Level 2 | Fair Value on Recurring Basis | Agency mortgage-backed securities    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 1,121,626 107,347
Fair Value Measurement Level 2 | Fair Value on Recurring Basis | Municipal bonds    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 45,535 46,436
Fair Value Measurement Level 2 | Fair Value on Recurring Basis | SBA securities    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 9,145 13,527
Fair Value Measurement Level 2 | Fair Value on Recurring Basis | Corporate bonds    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale 111,717 122,280
Fair Value Measurement Level 3    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Purchase of equity security 3,100  
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Fair Value on Recurring Basis    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis 1,242 7,241
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Fair Value on Recurring Basis | Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization    
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis    
Investment securities available-for-sale $ 1,242 $ 7,241
v3.25.1
FAIR VALUE - Valuation Assumptions (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
loan
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Real estate owned ("REO") $ 6,210,000 $ 8,381,000 $ 6,210,000
Number of real estate properties sold 1    
Number of real estate properties 1 2  
Gain on sale of REO $ 679,000    
Fair Value Measurement Level 3      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Purchase of equity security 3,100,000    
Real estate owned ("REO") 6,200,000 $ 8,400,000  
Collateral dependent loans, amortized cost basis 26,500,000 3,800,000  
Specific reserves $ 700,000 $ 0  
Percentage of principal balance loans held for sale 97.40%    
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Substandard      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Percentage of principal balance loans held for sale 2.60%    
Number of loans held for sale | loan 17    
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Prepayment Rate      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Alternative investment measurement input 0.20 0.25  
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Prepayment Rate | Mortgage Servicing Rights.      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Alternative investment measurement input   0.10  
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Prepayment Rate | Minimum      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Alternative investment measurement input   0.0835  
Loan, held-for-sale, measurement input 0.05    
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Prepayment Rate | Minimum | Mortgage Servicing Rights.      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Alternative investment measurement input 0.20 0.15  
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Prepayment Rate | Maximum      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Alternative investment measurement input   0.10  
Loan, held-for-sale, measurement input 0.15    
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Prepayment Rate | Maximum | Mortgage Servicing Rights.      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Alternative investment measurement input 0.30 0.30  
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Discount Rate      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Alternative investment measurement input 0.0687    
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Discount Rate | Mortgage Servicing Rights.      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Alternative investment measurement input 0.10    
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Discount Rate | Minimum      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Loan, held-for-sale, measurement input 0.021    
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Discount Rate | Maximum      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Loan, held-for-sale, measurement input 0.0625    
Fair Value Measurement Level 3 | Expected loss assumption rate      
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis      
Loan, held-for-sale, measurement input 0.0005    
v3.25.1
FAIR VALUE - Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,016,132 $ 1,326,629
Securities AFS, net 1,313,885 703,226
Securities HTM 712,105 789,578
Loans held for sale 1,285,819  
Loans, net 7,909,091 10,148,597
Investment in equity securities 11,798 11,768
Accrued interest receivable 54,804 54,163
Derivative assets 5,086  
Liabilities:    
Deposits 9,870,279 10,688,932
Borrowings 1,425,369 1,409,056
Subordinated debt 173,459 173,397
Accrued interest payable 27,701 42,177
Assets Fair Value:    
Cash and cash equivalents 1,016,132 1,326,629
Securities AFS, net 1,313,885 703,226
Securities HTM 636,840 710,021
Loans held for sale 1,285,819  
Loans, net 7,612,588 9,827,508
Investment in equity securities 11,798 11,768
Accrued interest receivable 54,804 54,163
Liabilities Fair Value:    
Deposits 9,866,722 10,691,132
Borrowings 1,430,337 1,409,056
Subordinated debt 142,631 136,002
Accrued interest payable 27,701 42,177
Fair Value Measurement Level 1    
Assets Fair Value:    
Cash and cash equivalents 1,016,132 1,326,629
Securities AFS, net 14,778 398,790
Accrued interest receivable 54,804 54,163
Liabilities Fair Value:    
Deposits 7,476,826 7,545,262
Borrowings   609,056
Accrued interest payable 27,701 42,177
Fair Value Measurement Level 2    
Assets:    
Derivative assets 5,086  
Assets Fair Value:    
Securities AFS, net 1,297,865 297,194
Securities HTM 636,840 710,021
Loans, net 16,663  
Liabilities Fair Value:    
Deposits 2,389,896 3,145,870
Borrowings 1,430,337 800,000
Fair Value Measurement Level 3    
Assets:    
Investment in equity securities 11,798 11,768
Assets Fair Value:    
Securities AFS, net 1,242 7,242
Loans held for sale 1,285,819  
Loans, net 7,595,925 9,827,508
Investment in equity securities 11,798 11,768
Liabilities Fair Value:    
Subordinated debt $ 142,631 $ 136,002
v3.25.1
SECURITIES - Summary of AFS Securities Portfolio (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Amortized Cost $ 1,335,225 $ 731,489    
Gross Unrealized Gains 2,310 1,034    
Gross Unrealized Losses (19,516) (21,077)    
Allowance for Credit Losses (4,134) (8,220) $ (11,439) $ (10,399)
Estimated Fair Value 1,313,885 703,226    
Agency mortgage-backed securities        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Amortized Cost 1,126,861 106,733    
Gross Unrealized Gains 2,308 1,028    
Gross Unrealized Losses (7,543) (414)    
Estimated Fair Value 1,121,626 107,347    
Municipal bonds        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Amortized Cost 48,921 49,473    
Gross Unrealized Losses (3,386) (3,037)    
Estimated Fair Value 45,535 46,436    
SBA securities        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Amortized Cost 9,236 13,631    
Gross Unrealized Gains 2 2    
Gross Unrealized Losses (93) (106)    
Estimated Fair Value 9,145 13,527    
Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Amortized Cost 4,619 14,473    
Gross Unrealized Gains   4    
Gross Unrealized Losses   (418)    
Allowance for Credit Losses (3,377) (6,818) $ (11,439) $ (10,399)
Estimated Fair Value 1,242 7,241    
Corporate bonds        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Amortized Cost 133,767 138,858    
Gross Unrealized Losses (7,193) (15,176)    
Allowance for Credit Losses (757) (1,402)    
Estimated Fair Value 125,817 122,280    
U.S. Treasury        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Amortized Cost 700 399,375    
Gross Unrealized Losses (22) (585)    
Estimated Fair Value 678 398,790    
Collateralized mortgage obligations        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Amortized Cost 11,121 8,946    
Gross Unrealized Losses (1,279) (1,341)    
Estimated Fair Value $ 9,842 $ 7,605    
v3.25.1
SECURITIES - Summary of HTM Securities Portfolio (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities    
Amortized Cost $ 712,105 $ 789,578
Gross Unrealized Gain   1
Gross Unrealized Loss (75,265) (79,558)
Estimated Fair Value 636,840 710,021
Agency mortgage-backed securities    
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities    
Amortized Cost 712,105 789,578
Gross Unrealized Gain   1
Gross Unrealized Loss (75,265) (79,558)
Estimated Fair Value $ 636,840 $ 710,021
v3.25.1
SECURITIES - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
instrument
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Investment securities available-for-sale $ 1,313,885 $ 703,226    
Securities available-for-sale 741,000 175,000    
Debt securities, available-for-sale, realized gain 1,400 2,300    
Debt securities, available-for-sale, realized loss 200      
Provision (reversal) for credit losses - securities AFS (956) 752 $ 1,040  
Charge-offs related to interest -only strip securities 3,100      
Allowance for credit losses 4,134 8,220 $ 11,439 $ 10,399
Federal funds purchased | Asset pledged as collateral        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Investment securities available-for-sale 916,800 542,300    
Repurchase agreements | Asset pledged as collateral        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Investment securities available-for-sale 77,300 76,300    
Agency mortgage-backed securities        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Investment securities available-for-sale 1,121,626 107,347    
Agency mortgage-backed securities | Asset pledged as collateral        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Investment securities available-for-sale 256,500 262,100    
Agency mortgage-backed securities | Federal funds purchased | Asset pledged as collateral        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Investment securities available-for-sale 325,700      
U.S. Treasury        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Investment securities available-for-sale 678 398,790    
U.S. Treasury | Asset pledged as collateral        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Investment securities available-for-sale 1,300 398,800    
Corporate bonds        
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities        
Investment securities available-for-sale 125,817 122,280    
Market value 33,200      
Provision (reversal) for credit losses - securities AFS $ (645) 1,402    
Number of financial instruments impacted by credit loss | instrument 15      
Charge-offs related to interest -only strip securities   4,000    
Allowance for credit losses $ 757 $ 1,402    
v3.25.1
SECURITIES - Schedule of AFS Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Aggregated by Investment Category and Length of Time (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Less than 12 months, Fair Value $ 739,188 $ 414,921
Less than 12 months, Unrealized Loss (8,129) (713)
12 months or more, Fair Value 175,403 181,909
12 months or more, Unrealized Loss (11,387) (20,364)
Total, Fair Value 914,591 596,830
Total, Unrealized Loss (19,516) (21,077)
Agency mortgage-backed securities    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Less than 12 months, Fair Value 719,329  
Less than 12 months, Unrealized Loss (7,218)  
12 months or more, Fair Value 4,280 5,710
12 months or more, Unrealized Loss (325) (414)
Total, Fair Value 723,609 5,710
Total, Unrealized Loss (7,543) (414)
Municipal bonds    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Less than 12 months, Fair Value 2,129 1,779
Less than 12 months, Unrealized Loss (101) (26)
12 months or more, Fair Value 43,405 42,847
12 months or more, Unrealized Loss (3,285) (3,011)
Total, Fair Value 45,534 44,626
Total, Unrealized Loss (3,386) (3,037)
SBA securities    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Less than 12 months, Fair Value 614 353
Less than 12 months, Unrealized Loss (1)  
12 months or more, Fair Value 7,739 12,025
12 months or more, Unrealized Loss (92) (106)
Total, Fair Value 8,353 12,378
Total, Unrealized Loss (93) (106)
Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
12 months or more, Fair Value   4,041
12 months or more, Unrealized Loss   (418)
Total, Fair Value   4,041
Total, Unrealized Loss   (418)
Corporate bonds    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Less than 12 months, Fair Value 14,242 14,847
Less than 12 months, Unrealized Loss (758) (153)
12 months or more, Fair Value 112,333 108,832
12 months or more, Unrealized Loss (6,435) (15,023)
Total, Fair Value 126,575 123,679
Total, Unrealized Loss (7,193) (15,176)
U.S. Treasury    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Less than 12 months, Fair Value   397,942
Less than 12 months, Unrealized Loss   (534)
12 months or more, Fair Value 678 848
12 months or more, Unrealized Loss (22) (51)
Total, Fair Value 678 398,790
Total, Unrealized Loss (22) (585)
Collateralized mortgage obligations    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Less than 12 months, Fair Value 2,874  
Less than 12 months, Unrealized Loss (51)  
12 months or more, Fair Value 6,968 7,606
12 months or more, Unrealized Loss (1,228) (1,341)
Total, Fair Value 9,842 7,606
Total, Unrealized Loss $ (1,279) $ (1,341)
v3.25.1
SECURITIES - Schedule of HTM Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Aggregated by Investment Category and Length of Time (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities    
Less than 12 months, Fair Value $ 15,440  
Less than 12 months, Unrecognized Loss (61)  
12 months or more, Fair Value 621,400 $ 689,454
12 months or more, Unrecognized Loss (75,204) (79,558)
Total, Fair Value 636,840 689,454
Total, Unrecognized Loss (75,265) (79,558)
Agency mortgage-backed securities    
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities    
Less than 12 months, Fair Value 15,440  
Less than 12 months, Unrecognized Loss (61)  
12 months or more, Fair Value 621,400 689,454
12 months or more, Unrecognized Loss (75,204) (79,558)
Total, Fair Value 636,840 689,454
Total, Unrecognized Loss $ (75,265) $ (79,558)
v3.25.1
SECURITIES - Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities      
Beginning Balance for period $ 8,220 $ 11,439 $ 10,399
Provision (Reversal) for Credit Losses (956) 752 1,040
Charge-offs (3,130) (3,971)  
Ending Balance for period 4,134 8,220 11,439
Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization      
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities      
Beginning Balance for period 6,818 11,439 10,399
Provision (Reversal) for Credit Losses (311) (650) 1,040
Charge-offs (3,130) (3,971)  
Ending Balance for period 3,377 6,818 $ 11,439
Corporate bonds      
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities      
Beginning Balance for period 1,402    
Provision (Reversal) for Credit Losses (645) 1,402  
Ending Balance for period $ 757 $ 1,402  
v3.25.1
SECURITIES - Scheduled Maturities of Securities AFS and the Related Weighted Average Yields (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Amortized cost, 1 Year or Less $ 2,842 $ 407,144
Amortized cost, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 85,640 81,503
Amortized cost, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 96,042 105,111
Amortized cost, More than 10 Years 1,150,701 137,731
Amortized cost, total $ 1,335,225 $ 731,489
Weighted average yield, 1 Year or Less 1.99% 5.47%
Weighted average yield, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 5.83% 6.46%
Weighted average yield, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 3.01% 2.90%
Weighted average yield, More than 10 Years 5.50% 5.94%
Weighted average yield, total 5.34% 5.30%
Estimated fair value, 1 Year or Less $ 2,820 $ 406,560
Estimated fair value, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 83,089 78,673
Estimated fair value, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 89,492 91,625
Estimated fair value, More than 10 Years 1,142,618 134,588
Estimated fair value, total 1,318,019 711,446
Agency mortgage-backed securities    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Amortized cost, 1 Year or Less 48 141
Amortized cost, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 2,992 4,364
Amortized cost, More than 10 Years 1,123,821 102,228
Amortized cost, total 1,126,861 106,733
Estimated fair value, 1 Year or Less 47 137
Estimated fair value, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 2,882 4,134
Estimated fair value, More than 10 Years 1,118,697 103,076
Estimated fair value, total 1,121,626 107,347
Municipal bonds    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Amortized cost, 1 Year or Less 2,594  
Amortized cost, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 14,874 9,672
Amortized cost, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 29,218 36,103
Amortized cost, More than 10 Years 2,235 3,698
Amortized cost, total 48,921 49,473
Estimated fair value, 1 Year or Less 2,573  
Estimated fair value, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 14,120 9,231
Estimated fair value, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 27,065 34,142
Estimated fair value, More than 10 Years 1,777 3,063
Estimated fair value, total 45,535 46,436
SBA securities    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Amortized cost, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 418 944
Amortized cost, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 388 623
Amortized cost, More than 10 Years 8,430 12,064
Amortized cost, total 9,236 13,631
Estimated fair value, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 416 936
Estimated fair value, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 388 622
Estimated fair value, More than 10 Years 8,341 11,969
Estimated fair value, total 9,145 13,527
Beneficial interests in FHLMC securitization    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Amortized cost, 1 Year or Less   3,315
Amortized cost, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 4,619 5,380
Amortized cost, More than 10 Years   5,778
Amortized cost, total 4,619 14,473
Estimated fair value, 1 Year or Less   3,315
Estimated fair value, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 4,619 5,380
Estimated fair value, More than 10 Years   5,364
Estimated fair value, total 4,619 14,059
Corporate bonds    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Amortized cost, 1 Year or Less   5,012
Amortized cost, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 61,961 60,444
Amortized cost, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 66,282 67,872
Amortized cost, More than 10 Years 5,524 5,530
Amortized cost, total 133,767 138,858
Estimated fair value, 1 Year or Less   4,973
Estimated fair value, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 60,318 58,337
Estimated fair value, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 61,889 56,395
Estimated fair value, More than 10 Years 4,367 3,977
Estimated fair value, total 126,574 123,682
U.S. Treasury    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Amortized cost, 1 Year or Less 200 398,676
Amortized cost, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 500 699
Amortized cost, total 700 399,375
Estimated fair value, 1 Year or Less 200 398,135
Estimated fair value, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 478 655
Estimated fair value, total 678 398,790
Collateralized mortgage obligations    
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities    
Amortized cost, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 276  
Amortized cost, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 154 513
Amortized cost, More than 10 Years 10,691 8,433
Amortized cost, total 11,121 8,946
Estimated fair value, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 256  
Estimated fair value, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 150 466
Estimated fair value, More than 10 Years 9,436 7,139
Estimated fair value, total $ 9,842 $ 7,605
v3.25.1
SECURITIES - Scheduled Maturities of Securities HTM and the Related Weighted Average Yields (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
HTM - Amortized Cost    
Amortized cost, More than 1 Year through 5 Years $ 4,542 $ 4,259
Amortized cost, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 8,900 12,537
Amortized cost, More than 10 Years 698,663 772,782
Amortized cost, total $ 712,105 $ 789,578
HTM - Weighted average yield    
Weighted average yield, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 0.99% 0.86%
Weighted average yield, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 1.58% 1.44%
Weighted average yield, More than 10 Years 2.24% 2.26%
Weighted average yield, total 2.22% 2.24%
HTM - Estimated Fair Value    
Estimated fair value, More than 1 Year through 5 Years $ 4,287 $ 3,972
Estimated fair value, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 8,128 11,457
Estimated fair value, More than 10 Years 624,425 694,592
Estimated fair value, total 636,840 710,021
Agency mortgage-backed securities    
HTM - Amortized Cost    
Amortized cost, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 4,542 4,259
Amortized cost, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 8,900 12,537
Amortized cost, More than 10 Years 698,663 772,782
Amortized cost, total 712,105 789,578
HTM - Estimated Fair Value    
Estimated fair value, More than 1 Year through 5 Years 4,287 3,972
Estimated fair value, More than 5 Years through 10 Years 8,128 11,457
Estimated fair value, More than 10 Years 624,425 694,592
Estimated fair value, total $ 636,840 $ 710,021
v3.25.1
LOANS - Summary of Loans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Loans      
Total loans   $ 7,936,215 $ 10,161,047
Premiums, discounts and deferred fees and expenses   5,178 16,755
Total loans   7,941,393 10,177,802
Transfer of loans to loans held for sale   1,914,186  
Principal outstanding loans   489,000  
Gross realized gains on loans   4,400  
Servicing asset   2,800  
Loans held for sale   1,285,819 0
Net amortized cost of financing receivable   1,400,000  
Decrease in fair value of financing receivable   91,000  
Securities pledged as collateral   77,300 76,300
Unpaid principal balance   496,900  
Gain on sale of loans   5,068 0
Asset pledged as collateral | Federal Reserve Bank advances | Loan Origination Commitments      
Loans      
Securities pledged as collateral   176,000 283,700
Asset pledged as collateral | Federal Home Loan Bank Advances | Loan Origination Commitments      
Loans      
Securities pledged as collateral   4,100,000 4,200,000
Multifamily      
Loans      
Total loans   3,347,445 5,243,168
Single family      
Loans      
Total loans   876,956 954,376
Commercial properties      
Loans      
Total loans   903,681 986,772
Land and construction      
Loans      
Total loans   69,134 136,827
Commercial and industrial loans      
Loans      
Total loans   2,746,351 2,856,228
Total loans   2,743,014 2,855,262
Consumer loans      
Loans      
Total loans   1,137 1,328
Total loans   1,163 1,397
Real estate loans      
Loans      
Total loans   5,188,727 7,303,491
Real estate loans | Residential properties      
Loans      
Total loans   4,215,314 6,178,597
Total loans   4,224,401 6,197,544
Real estate loans | Multifamily      
Loans      
Total loans   3,341,823 5,227,885
Transfer of loans to loans held for sale $ 1,900,000    
Real estate loans | Single family      
Loans      
Total loans   873,491 950,712
Real estate loans | Commercial properties      
Loans      
Total loans   904,167 987,596
Total loans   903,681 986,772
Real estate loans | Land and construction      
Loans      
Total loans   69,246 137,298
Total loans   $ 69,134 $ 136,827
v3.25.1
LOANS - Summary of Delinquent and Nonaccrual Loans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Loans    
Nonaccrual $ 40,444 $ 11,831
Total $ 7,941,393 $ 10,177,802
Percentage of Total Loans Due Nonaccrual 0.51% 0.12%
Financial Asset, Past Due    
Loans    
Total $ 70,413 $ 42,489
Percentage of Total Loans 0.89% 0.42%
30-59 Days    
Loans    
Total $ 16,024 $ 28,021
Percentage of Total Loans Due 30-59 Days 0.20% 0.28%
60-89 Days    
Loans    
Total $ 1,045 $ 907
Percentage of Total Loans Due 60-89 Days 0.01% 0.01%
90 Days or More    
Loans    
Total $ 12,900 $ 1,730
Percentage of Total Loans Due 90 Days or More 0.16% 0.02%
Financial Asset, Not Past Due    
Loans    
Total $ 7,870,980 $ 10,135,313
Commercial properties    
Loans    
Total 903,681 986,772
Land and construction    
Loans    
Total 69,134 136,827
Commercial and industrial loans    
Loans    
Nonaccrual 9,174 8,804
Total 2,743,014 2,855,262
Commercial and industrial loans | Financial Asset, Past Due    
Loans    
Total 10,788 9,417
Commercial and industrial loans | 30-59 Days    
Loans    
Total 997 525
Commercial and industrial loans | 60-89 Days    
Loans    
Total 617 88
Commercial and industrial loans | Financial Asset, Not Past Due    
Loans    
Total 2,732,226 2,845,845
Consumer loans    
Loans    
Total 1,163 1,397
Consumer loans | Financial Asset, Not Past Due    
Loans    
Total 1,163 1,397
Real estate loans | Residential loans    
Loans    
Nonaccrual 23,324 112
Total 4,224,401 6,197,544
Real estate loans | Residential loans | Financial Asset, Past Due    
Loans    
Total 30,407 621
Real estate loans | Residential loans | 30-59 Days    
Loans    
Total 7,083 93
Real estate loans | Residential loans | 60-89 Days    
Loans    
Total   416
Real estate loans | Residential loans | Financial Asset, Not Past Due    
Loans    
Total 4,193,994 6,196,923
Real estate loans | Commercial properties    
Loans    
Nonaccrual 7,946 2,915
Total 903,681 986,772
Real estate loans | Commercial properties | Financial Asset, Past Due    
Loans    
Total 29,218 32,451
Real estate loans | Commercial properties | 30-59 Days    
Loans    
Total 7,944 27,403
Real estate loans | Commercial properties | 60-89 Days    
Loans    
Total 428 403
Real estate loans | Commercial properties | 90 Days or More    
Loans    
Total 12,900 1,730
Real estate loans | Commercial properties | Financial Asset, Not Past Due    
Loans    
Total 874,463 954,321
Real estate loans | Land and construction    
Loans    
Total 69,134 136,827
Real estate loans | Land and construction | Financial Asset, Not Past Due    
Loans    
Total $ 69,134 $ 136,827
v3.25.1
LOANS - Summary of Nonaccrual Loans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Loans    
Nonaccrual with Allowance for Credit Losses $ 14,043 $ 7,406
Nonaccrual with no Allowance for Credit Losses 26,401 4,425
Outstanding commitments 1 379
Commercial and industrial loans    
Loans    
Nonaccrual with Allowance for Credit Losses 9,174 7,406
Nonaccrual with no Allowance for Credit Losses   1,398
Real estate loans | Residential loans    
Loans    
Nonaccrual with Allowance for Credit Losses 1,420  
Nonaccrual with no Allowance for Credit Losses 21,904 112
Real estate loans | Commercial properties    
Loans    
Nonaccrual with Allowance for Credit Losses 3,449  
Nonaccrual with no Allowance for Credit Losses $ 4,497 $ 2,915
v3.25.1
LOANS - Summary of Loan Modifications (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
loan
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
loan
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis $ 20,592 $ 15,857
Nonaccrual 4,974  
Financial Asset, Past Due    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis with Payment Default 20,591  
90 Days or More    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis 12,900  
Financial Asset, Not Past Due    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis 2,717  
Term Extension    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis 15,171 12,673
Payment Deferral    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis 399 247
Extended maturity and interest reduction    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis with Payment Default $ 2,264  
Loans defaulted | loan 3  
Payment Deferral And Extended Maturity    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis $ 5,022 2,937
Amortized Cost Basis with Payment Default $ 2,264  
Loans defaulted | loan 3  
Residential loans | Real estate loans    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis $ 404 247
Total Class of Loans 0.01%  
Residential loans | Real estate loans | Financial Asset, Past Due    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis with Payment Default $ 404  
Residential loans | Real estate loans | Financial Asset, Not Past Due    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis 404  
Residential loans | Real estate loans | Term Extension    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis $ 5  
Loans defaulted | loan 1  
Payment Deferral Term 22 months  
Residential loans | Real estate loans | Payment Deferral    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis $ 399 $ 247
Total Class of Loans 0.01%  
Loans defaulted | loan 1 1
Payment Deferral Term 3 months 6 months
Commercial properties | Payment Deferral And Extended Maturity    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis   $ 645
Total Class of Loans   0.07%
Commercial properties | Real estate loans    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis $ 12,900 $ 645
Total Class of Loans 1.43% 0.07%
Commercial properties | Real estate loans | Financial Asset, Past Due    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis with Payment Default $ 12,900  
Commercial properties | Real estate loans | 90 Days or More    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis 12,900  
Commercial properties | Real estate loans | Term Extension    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis $ 12,900  
Total Class of Loans 1.43%  
Loans defaulted | loan 1  
Payment Deferral Term 10 months  
Commercial properties | Real estate loans | Payment Deferral And Extended Maturity    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Loans defaulted | loan   1
Commercial and industrial loans    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis $ 7,288 $ 14,965
Nonaccrual $ 4,974  
Total Class of Loans 0.26% 0.55%
Commercial and industrial loans | Financial Asset, Past Due    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis with Payment Default $ 7,287  
Commercial and industrial loans | Financial Asset, Not Past Due    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis 2,313  
Commercial and industrial loans | Term Extension    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis $ 2,266 $ 12,673
Total Class of Loans 0.08% 0.46%
Loans defaulted | loan 5 8
Commercial and industrial loans | Term Extension | Minimum    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Payment Deferral Term 3 months 3 months
Commercial and industrial loans | Term Extension | Maximum    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Payment Deferral Term 63 months 15 months
Commercial and industrial loans | Extended maturity and interest reduction    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis with Payment Default $ 2,264  
Loans defaulted | loan 3  
Commercial and industrial loans | Extended Maturity Loan One    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Loans defaulted | loan 2  
Commercial and industrial loans | Extended Maturity Loan Two    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Loans defaulted | loan 1  
Payment Deferral Term 3 months  
Period of payment forbearance 3 months  
Commercial and industrial loans | Extended Maturity Loan Three    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Financing receivable, excluding accrued interest, modified, payments $ 100  
Loans defaulted | loan 2  
Payment Deferral Term 3 months  
Commercial and industrial loans | Payment Deferral And Extended Maturity    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Amortized Cost Basis $ 5,022 $ 2,292
Amortized Cost Basis with Payment Default $ 2,264  
Total Class of Loans 0.18% 0.08%
Loans defaulted | loan 3 2
Payment Deferral Term   20 months
Commercial and industrial loans | Payment Deferral And Extended Maturity | Minimum    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Payment Deferral Term 5 months  
Commercial and industrial loans | Payment Deferral And Extended Maturity | Maximum    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Payment Deferral Term 12 months  
Commercial and industrial loans | Payment Deferral And Extended Maturity Loan One    
Financing Receivable Modifications    
Loans defaulted | loan   1
v3.25.1
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Bank's Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses      
Financing receivables collectively evaluated for impairment $ 7,800,000 $ 9,900,000  
Percentage of financing receivables collectively evaluated for impairment 97.60% 97.20%  
Financing receivables individually evaluated for impairment $ 164,700 $ 268,000  
Percentage of financing receivables individually evaluated for impairment 2.10% 2.60%  
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance $ 29,205 $ 33,731 $ 33,776
Provision (Reversal) for Credit Losses 21,018 (1,381) 239
Charge-offs (18,414) (5,249) (720)
Recoveries 493 2,104 436
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance 32,302 29,205 33,731
Collateral pledged      
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses      
Financing receivables individually evaluated for impairment $ 26,500    
Percentage of financing receivables individually evaluated for impairment 0.30%    
Unfunded loan commitment      
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses      
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance $ 1,300    
Residential properties | Real estate loans      
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses      
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance 9,921 8,306 2,637
Provision (Reversal) for Credit Losses (2,048) 1,615 5,674
Charge-offs (657)   (5)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance 7,216 9,921 8,306
Commercial properties | Real estate loans      
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses      
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance 4,148 8,714 17,049
Provision (Reversal) for Credit Losses 3,499 (4,317) (8,335)
Charge-offs (964) (249)  
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance 6,683 4,148 8,714
Land and construction | Real estate loans      
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses      
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance 332 164 1,995
Provision (Reversal) for Credit Losses (271) 168 (1,831)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance 61 332 164
Commercial and industrial loans      
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses      
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance 14,796 16,521 11,992
Provision (Reversal) for Credit Losses 19,815 1,171 4,804
Charge-offs (16,770) (4,998) (711)
Recoveries 492 2,102 436
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance 18,333 14,796 16,521
Consumer loans      
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses      
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Beginning Balance 8 26 103
Provision (Reversal) for Credit Losses 23 (18) (73)
Charge-offs (23) (2) (4)
Recoveries 1 2  
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance $ 9 $ 8 $ 26
v3.25.1
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Risk Category of Loans Based on Year of Origination (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year $ 180,701 $ 267,987
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 205,264 3,963,754
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 3,196,367 2,285,355
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 1,432,053 1,139,824
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 732,044 449,852
Prior 989,767 916,714
Revolving Loans 1,205,197 1,154,316
Total 7,941,393 10,177,802
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Gross charge-offs Originated In Current Fiscal Year 572 257
Gross charge-offs Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 622 1,420
Gross charge-offs Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 1,310 1,205
Gross charge-offs Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 795 587
Gross charge-offs Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 3,437 117
Gross charge-offs Prior 6,151 297
Gross charge-offs Revolving Loans 5,527 1,366
Gross charge-offs Total loans 18,414 5,249
Pass    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 177,418 255,032
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 188,933 3,962,382
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 3,172,041 2,257,273
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 1,359,155 1,131,520
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 686,415 431,470
Prior 856,104 867,002
Revolving Loans 1,192,957 1,141,934
Total 7,633,023 10,046,613
Special Mention    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 690  
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 3,400 1,360
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 11,067 27,124
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 72,476 2,978
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 26,538 5,633
Prior 14,023 40,995
Revolving Loans 8,112 735
Total 136,306 78,825
Substandard    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 2,593 12,955
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 12,931 12
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 13,259 958
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 422 5,326
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 19,091 12,749
Prior 119,640 8,717
Revolving Loans 4,128 11,647
Total 172,064 52,364
Multifamily    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 101,311 37,343
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 539 2,355,381
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 1,715,205 1,538,884
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 796,954 763,736
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 406,693 295,252
Prior 326,743 252,572
Total 3,347,445 5,243,168
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Gross charge-offs Prior 657  
Gross charge-offs Total loans 657  
Multifamily | Pass    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 101,311 37,343
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 539 2,355,381
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 1,701,974 1,537,636
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 749,864 763,736
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 369,887 289,675
Prior 241,935 243,146
Total 3,165,510 5,226,917
Multifamily | Special Mention    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year   1,248
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 47,090  
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 18,572 5,577
Prior 8,623 9,426
Total 74,285 16,251
Multifamily | Substandard    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 13,231  
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 18,234  
Prior 76,185  
Total 107,650  
Single family    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 5,410 13,631
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 9,441 259,043
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 247,252 267,373
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 255,096 92,567
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 90,422 38,132
Prior 224,220 229,047
Revolving Loans 45,115 54,583
Total 876,956 954,376
Single family | Pass    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 5,410 13,631
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 9,441 259,043
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 247,252 267,373
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 255,096 92,567
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 90,422 38,132
Prior 203,116 208,035
Revolving Loans 44,580 54,444
Total 855,317 933,225
Single family | Special Mention    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Prior   20,166
Revolving Loans 510  
Total 510 20,166
Single family | Substandard    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Prior 21,104 846
Revolving Loans 25 139
Total 21,129 985
Commercial properties    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 3,784 15,369
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 15,298 221,525
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 219,464 131,918
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 116,881 123,404
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 145,225 92,667
Prior 403,029 401,889
Total 903,681 986,772
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Gross charge-offs Prior 964 249
Gross charge-offs Total loans 964 249
Commercial properties | Pass    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 3,784 2,469
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 2,398 221,525
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 217,827 130,579
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 115,582 119,684
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 136,414 81,243
Prior 378,101 383,729
Total 854,106 939,229
Commercial properties | Special Mention    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 1,637 1,223
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 1,299 2,275
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 7,966  
Prior 4,795 10,747
Total 15,697 14,245
Commercial properties | Substandard    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year   12,900
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 12,900  
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year   116
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year   1,445
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 845 11,424
Prior 20,133 7,413
Total 33,878 33,298
Land and construction    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 125 19,151
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 24,970 43,923
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 32,877 29,445
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 4,444 36,498
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 1,035 807
Prior 5,683 7,003
Total 69,134 136,827
Land and construction | Pass    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 125 19,151
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 24,970 43,923
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 32,877 29,445
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 4,444 36,498
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 1,035 807
Prior 5,683 7,003
Total 69,134 136,827
Commercial and industrial loans    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 69,982 182,446
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 155,011 1,083,882
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 981,569 317,158
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 258,571 123,619
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 88,669 22,695
Prior 30,043 26,144
Revolving Loans 1,159,169 1,099,318
Total 2,743,014 2,855,262
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Gross charge-offs Originated In Current Fiscal Year 572 257
Gross charge-offs Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 622 1,420
Gross charge-offs Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 1,310 1,205
Gross charge-offs Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 795 587
Gross charge-offs Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 3,437 117
Gross charge-offs Prior 4,530 48
Gross charge-offs Revolving Loans 5,504 1,364
Gross charge-offs Total loans 16,770 4,998
Commercial and industrial loans | Pass    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 66,699 182,391
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 151,580 1,082,510
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 972,111 291,663
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 234,062 119,035
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 88,657 21,314
Prior 27,220 25,030
Revolving Loans 1,147,464 1,087,075
Total 2,687,793 2,809,018
Commercial and industrial loans | Special Mention    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 690  
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 3,400 1,360
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 9,430 24,653
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 24,087 703
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year   56
Prior 605 656
Revolving Loans 7,602 735
Total 45,814 28,163
Commercial and industrial loans | Substandard    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 2,593 55
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 31 12
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 28 842
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 422 3,881
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 12 1,325
Prior 2,218 458
Revolving Loans 4,103 11,508
Total 9,407 18,081
Consumer loans    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 89 47
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 5  
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year   577
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 107  
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year   299
Prior 49 59
Revolving Loans 913 415
Total 1,163 1,397
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Gross charge-offs Revolving Loans 23 2
Gross charge-offs Total loans 23 2
Consumer loans | Pass    
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment    
Financing Receivable Originated In Current Fiscal Year 89 47
Financing Receivable Originated In Fiscal Year Before Latest Fiscal Year 5  
Financing Receivable Originated Two Years Before Latest Fiscal Year   577
Financing Receivable Originated Three Years Before Latest Fiscal Year 107  
Financing Receivable Originated Four Years Before Latest Fiscal Year   299
Prior 49 59
Revolving Loans 913 415
Total $ 1,163 $ 1,397
v3.25.1
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - Amortized Cost Basis of Collateral Dependent Loans Individually Evaluated to Determine Credit Losses and Related ACL Allocated to Loans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Total Allowance for Credit Losses $ 32,302 $ 29,205 $ 33,731 $ 33,776
Commercial and industrial loans        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Total Allowance for Credit Losses 18,333 14,796 $ 16,521 $ 11,992
Collateral Dependent Loans        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost 27,090 3,751    
Total Allowance for Credit Losses 697      
Collateral Dependent Loans | Real Estate        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost 23,155 2,523    
Collateral Dependent Loans | Cash        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost   250    
Collateral Dependent Loans | Equipment/Receivables        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost 3,935 978    
Collateral Dependent Loans | Multifamily        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost 2,802      
Collateral Dependent Loans | Multifamily | Real Estate        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost 2,802      
Collateral Dependent Loans | Single family        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost 15,856      
Collateral Dependent Loans | Single family | Real Estate        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost 15,856      
Collateral Dependent Loans | Commercial properties        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost 4,497 2,523    
Collateral Dependent Loans | Commercial properties | Real Estate        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost 4,497 2,523    
Collateral Dependent Loans | Commercial and industrial loans        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost 3,935 1,228    
Total Allowance for Credit Losses 697      
Collateral Dependent Loans | Commercial and industrial loans | Cash        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost   250    
Collateral Dependent Loans | Commercial and industrial loans | Equipment/Receivables        
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses        
Amortized cost $ 3,935 $ 978    
v3.25.1
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT      
Leasehold improvements and artwork $ 27,160 $ 26,842  
Information technology equipment 13,933 12,991  
Furniture and fixtures 3,311 3,297  
Land and auto 14,096 16,152  
Total 58,500 59,282  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (22,694) (19,357)  
Net 35,806 39,925  
Depreciation expense $ 4,758 $ 4,426 $ 4,036
v3.25.1
REAL ESTATE OWNED (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
REAL ESTATE OWNED    
Beginning Balance $ 8,381,000 $ 6,210,000
Loans transferred to REO   2,171,000
Dispositions of REO (2,171,000)  
Ending Balance $ 6,210,000 $ 8,381,000
Number of real estate properties sold 1  
Number of real estate properties 1 2
Gain on sale of REO $ 679,000  
v3.25.1
GOODWILL AND CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES        
Goodwill impairment $ 215,252   $ 215,252  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]        
2025   $ 1,200    
2026   960    
2027   751    
2028   331    
2029   179    
Core Deposit        
CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES        
Core deposit intangible assets   3,600 4,900  
Core deposit intangible amortization expense   $ 1,400 $ 1,600 $ 1,900
Minimum | Core Deposit        
CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES        
Estimated useful lives of other intangible assets   7 years    
Maximum | Core Deposit        
CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES        
Estimated useful lives of other intangible assets   10 years    
v3.25.1
DERIVATIVE ASSETS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jan. 29, 2025
Mar. 28, 2024
Feb. 01, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]        
Gain from derivative activity       $ (119,138)
Interest Rate Swaps        
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]        
Notional amount     $ 450,000  
Quarterly interest at a fixed rate     3.583%  
Term of the agreement     5 years  
Notional amount reduction   $ 100,000    
Gain from derivative activity   $ 1,700    
Cash flow hedge classified as derivative assets       $ 5,100
Interest Rate Swaps | Subsequent Event        
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]        
Swap at close, value $ 400,000      
Notional amount $ 1,000,000      
Quarterly interest at a fixed rate 4.03%      
Term of the agreement 4 years      
v3.25.1
LOAN SALES AND MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]      
Mortgage servicing rights $ 6,400,000 $ 5,500,000  
Loans serviced for other financial institution 1,300,000,000 962,000,000  
Servicing fees earned on loans $ 2,500,000 $ 2,500,000 $ 3,000,000
Contractually Specified Servicing Fee Income, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Noninterest Income Other Operating Income Noninterest Income Other Operating Income Noninterest Income Other Operating Income
Sale of multifamily loans through securitization   $ 0  
Gain on sale of loans $ 5,068,000 0  
Servicing asset 2,800,000    
Loan purchase transactions 0 $ 0  
First Foundation Bank      
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]      
Gain on sale of loans 4,400,000    
First Foundation Bank | Multifamily | Real estate loans      
Servicing Assets at Fair Value [Line Items]      
Sale of multifamily loans through securitization $ 489,000,000    
v3.25.1
DEPOSITS - Summary of Outstanding Balance of Deposits and Average Rates (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
DEPOSITS    
Demand deposits, Noninterest-bearing $ 1,956,628 $ 1,467,806
Demand deposits, Interest-bearing 1,995,397 2,881,786
Money market and savings 3,524,801 3,195,670
Certificates of deposit 2,393,453 3,143,670
Total $ 9,870,279 $ 10,688,932
Demand deposits, Interest-bearing, Weighted Average Rate 3.29% 2.94%
Money market and savings, Weighted Average Rate 3.60% 3.81%
Certificates of deposit, Weighted Average Rate 4.72% 4.87%
Total, Weighted Average Rate 3.09% 3.36%
v3.25.1
DEPOSITS - Remaining Maturities of Certificate of Deposit Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
DEPOSITS    
3 months or less $ 76,691 $ 343,078
Over 3 months through 6 months 44,619 24,126
Over 6 months through 12 months 92,960 56,415
Over 12 months 13,417 30,994
Total $ 227,687 $ 454,613
v3.25.1
DEPOSITS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
DEPOSITS    
Large depositor relationships, percentage of total deposits 2.00% 2.00%
Large depositor relationships, consisting of deposit relationships, total deposits 19.70% 12.50%
Accrued interest payable on deposits $ 27.7 $ 36.7
v3.25.1
BORROWINGS (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Borrowings    
Borrowing in term FHLB $ 400,000,000 $ 100,000,000
Loans held for investment 4,100,000,000 4,300,000,000
Federal Home Loan Bank, maximum borrowing capacity 1,700,000,000 2,000,000,000
Federal Home Loan Bank, additional credit available 69,000,000 $ 310,000,000
FHLB term advances interest rate   4.21%
Unsecured debt $ 240,000,000  
Number of financial institutions 6  
Securities pledged as collateral $ 77,300,000 $ 76,300,000
FHLB putable advances    
Borrowings    
FHLB advances $ 1,000,000,000 $ 800,000,000
Weighted average interest rate 3.74% 3.74%
FHLB Putable Advances Exercisable In December 2024    
Borrowings    
FHLB putable advances eligible for exercising $ 300,000,000  
FHLB Putable Advances Exercisable In Beginning in June 2025    
Borrowings    
FHLB putable advances eligible for exercising 700,000,000  
Minimum    
Borrowings    
Unsecured debt 20,000,000  
Maximum    
Borrowings    
Unsecured debt $ 100,000,000  
Weighted Average | FHLB putable advances    
Borrowings    
Weighted average life 6 years 3 months 5 years 4 months 28 days
Revolving Credit Facility    
Borrowings    
Long-term line of credit $ 0 $ 0
Line of credit, borrowing capacity $ 20,000,000  
Debt instrument basis point rate 0.50%  
FHLB Advances Maturing on May 28, 2027    
Borrowings    
FHLB advances $ 300,000,000  
Weighted average life 3 years  
Interest rate (as a percent) 4.95%  
FHLB Advances Maturing on June 28, 2028    
Borrowings    
FHLB advances $ 100,000,000  
Weighted average life 5 years  
Interest rate (as a percent) 4.21%  
Multifamily Loan Sale    
Borrowings    
Federal Home Loan Bank, additional credit available $ 59,000,000  
Deposits    
Borrowings    
Federal Home Loan Bank, additional credit available 10,000,000  
Overnight FHLB Advance    
Borrowings    
Secured debt   160,000,000
Repurchase agreements    
Borrowings    
Secured debt 25,000,000 64,000,000
Federal Reserve Bank advances    
Borrowings    
Secured debt   285,000,000
Unsecured federal funds    
Borrowings    
Unsecured debt 0 0
Bank Term Funding Program    
Borrowings    
Long-term line of credit   285,000,000
Federal reserve bank of San Francisco    
Borrowings    
Remaining borrowing capacity $ 1,100,000,000 $ 823,000,000
Borrower In Custody    
Borrowings    
Interest rate (as a percent)   5.50%
Long-term line of credit   $ 160,000,000
v3.25.1
SUBORDINATED DEBT (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
item
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
item
Subordinated Debt    
Number of subordinated notes | item 2 2
Current Principal Balance $ 174,165  
Carrying Value $ 173,459 $ 173,397
Subordinated notes due 2032    
Subordinated Debt    
Current Interest Rate 3.50%  
Current Principal Balance $ 150,000  
Carrying Value $ 148,298 148,058
Subordinated notes due 2032 | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate    
Subordinated Debt    
Current Interest Rate 2.04%  
Subordinated notes due 2030    
Subordinated Debt    
Current Interest Rate 6.00%  
Current Principal Balance $ 24,165  
Carrying Value $ 25,161 $ 25,339
Subordinated notes due 2030 | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate    
Subordinated Debt    
Current Interest Rate 5.90%  
v3.25.1
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
shares
Jul. 08, 2024
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Sep. 29, 2024
shares
Jul. 01, 2024
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Line Items]              
Cash and cash equivalents | $       $ 1,016,132,000     $ 1,326,629,000
Preferred stock par or stated value per share | $ / shares       $ 0.001      
Warrants exercise price | $ / shares       $ 5.125      
Issuance costs | $       $ 13,519,000      
Common stock, shares authorized 200,000,000     200,000,000 100,000,000   100,000,000
Non-cumulative cash dividend rate 13.00%            
Preferred stock dividends | $       $ 0      
Common Stock              
Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Line Items]              
New shares issued       11,308,676      
July 2024 Capital Raise              
Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Line Items]              
Amount of capital raise | $   $ 228,000,000 $ 228,000,000        
Lock in period | $     180        
Net proceeds | $     $ 214,500,000        
Issuance costs | $     $ 13,500,000        
July 2024 Capital Raise | Common Stock              
Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Line Items]              
New shares issued     11,308,676        
Price per share (USD/Share) | $ / shares     $ 4.1        
Closing price of common stock | $ / shares           $ 6.47  
July 2024 Capital Raise | Warrants              
Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Line Items]              
Warrants exercise price | $ / shares     $ 5,125        
July 2024 Capital Raise | Series A Preferred Stock              
Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Line Items]              
New shares issued     29,811        
Price per share (USD/Share) | $ / shares     $ 4,100        
Preferred stock par or stated value per share | $ / shares     $ 0.001        
Number of common stock issued for each of convertible preferred stock     1,000        
Total number of common shares issued for preferred shares     29,811,000        
July 2024 Capital Raise | Series B Preferred Stock              
Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Line Items]              
New shares issued     14,490        
Price per share (USD/Share) | $ / shares     $ 4,100        
Preferred stock par or stated value per share | $ / shares     $ 0.001        
Number of common stock issued for each of convertible preferred stock     1,000        
Total number of common shares issued for preferred shares     14,490,000        
July 2024 Capital Raise | Series C Non-Voting Common Stock              
Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Line Items]              
Number of common stock issued for each of convertible preferred stock     1,000        
Total number of common shares issued for preferred shares     22,239,000        
Numbers of shares issued for warrants     22,239        
FFI              
Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Line Items]              
Cash and cash equivalents | $       $ 7,692,000     $ 15,263,000
Issuance costs | $       $ 13,519,000      
v3.25.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Summary of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
EARNINGS PER SHARE                              
Net (loss) income, Basic                         $ (92,407) $ (199,064) $ 110,512
Net (loss) income, Diluted                         $ (92,407) $ (199,064) $ 110,512
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding                         65,598,430 56,426,093 56,422,450
Dilutive effect of options, restricted stock, warrants, and contingent shares issuable                             67,610
Diluted common shares outstanding                         65,598,430 56,426,093 56,490,060
Net (loss) income per share, Basic $ (0.17) $ (1.23) $ 0.05 $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ 0.04 $ (3.76) $ 0.15 $ 0.31 $ 0.51 $ 0.59 $ 0.55 $ (1.41) $ (3.53) $ 1.96
Net (loss) income per share, Diluted $ (0.17) $ (1.23) $ 0.05 $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ 0.04 $ (3.76) $ 0.15 $ 0.31 $ 0.51 $ 0.59 $ 0.55 $ (1.41) $ (3.53) $ 1.96
v3.25.1
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Anti-dilutive (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
EARNINGS PER SHARE    
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share 0 22,550
Average share price $ 5.125  
v3.25.1
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation expense $ 1,954,000 $ 1,674,000 $ 3,467,000  
Stock options exercised, intrinsic value   0 33,400  
Restricted Stock        
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Fair value of shares vested 900,000 1,900,000 3,400,000  
Fair value of shares issued 900,000 $ 1,900,000 $ 3,400,000  
Unrecognized compensation costs $ 6,400,000      
Equity incentive plan        
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Future grant of options purchased 1,500,000      
Executive Officers, Other Key Employees and Directors        
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Number of shares available for grant       750,000
Maximum        
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Award term 10 years      
v3.25.1
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Options Granted      
Outstanding at beginning of period 22,550 45,050 47,050
Options exercised   (19,500) (2,000)
Options forfeited (22,550) (3,000)  
Outstanding at end of period   22,550 45,050
Options exercisable   22,550 45,050
Weighted Average Exercise Price      
Outstanding at beginning of period $ 9 $ 8.67 $ 8.68
Options exercised   8.08 9
Options forfeited $ 9 10  
Outstanding at end of period   9 8.67
Options exercisable   $ 9 $ 8.67
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term      
Outstanding at end of period   2 months 12 days 11 months 12 days
Options exercisable   2 months 12 days 11 months 12 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value      
Outstanding at end of period   $ 255 $ 255
Options exercisable   $ 255 $ 255
v3.25.1
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION - Summary of RSUs Issued under Equity Incentive Plan (Details) - Restricted Stock - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Shares      
Nonvested at beginning of period, Shares 146,384 199,016 199,574
New RSUs, Shares 1,053,224 267,480 241,020
Shares vested and issued, Shares (119,040) (158,478) (148,139)
RSUs forfeited, Shares (130,303) (161,634) (93,439)
Nonvested at end of period, Shares 950,265 146,384 199,016
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value $ (9.12)    
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value   $ 31.92 $ 19.34
New RSUs, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value 7.66 14.04 22.87
Shares vested and issued, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value 14.06 18.9 20.09
RSUs forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value 10.61 18.82 0.44
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value $ 5.28   $ 31.92
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value   $ (9.12)  
v3.25.1
401(k) PROFIT SHARING PLAN (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
401(k) profit sharing plan      
Duration to join 401k Plan 3 months    
Employee contribution on compensation, maximum 100.00%    
Percentage of employees' annual contribution, eligible for employers match 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Additional percentage of employees' annual contribution, eligible for employers match 50.00% 50.00% 50.00%
Percentage of employees' annual contribution matched 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Additional percentage of employees' annual contribution matched 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
Employer contribution amount $ 2,000,000 $ 2,400,000 $ 2,800,000
Deferred Profit Sharing      
401(k) profit sharing plan      
Employer contribution amount $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.1
INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
INCOME TAXES                              
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)                         $ 4,534 $ 4,536 $ 25,708
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)                         266 (1,924) 13,096
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)                         (39,052) (3,170) 803
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)                         (10,721) (442) (316)
Income tax (benefit) expense $ (8,848) $ (34,794) $ (421) $ (910) $ (2,300) $ (600) $ (300) $ 2,200 $ 3,591 $ 10,530 $ 12,911 $ 12,259 $ (44,973) $ (1,000) $ 39,291
v3.25.1
INCOME TAXES - Schedule of Reconciliation of Statutory Income Taxes and Effective Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]                              
Federal statutory income tax rate                         21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State tax, net of Federal benefit, rate                         6.83% 7.22% 8.07%
Windfall benefit - exercise of stock options, rate                         (0.24%) (0.15%) (0.14%)
Goodwill impairment, rate                           (30.36%)  
Low income housing, net benefit, rate                         2.98% 0.51% (0.67%)
Tax exempt interest income, rate                         2.70% 1.87% (1.98%)
Other items, net, rate                         (0.53%) 0.41% (0.05%)
Effective income tax rate                         32.74% 0.50% 26.23%
(Loss) income before taxes $ (22,959) $ (116,968) $ 2,664 $ (117) $ 248 $ 1,580 $ (212,588) $ 10,696 $ 20,945 $ 39,536 $ 46,227 $ 43,095 $ (137,380) $ (200,064) $ 149,803
Federal statutory income tax, amount                         (28,850) (42,013) 31,459
State tax, net of Federal benefit, amount                         (9,382) (14,435) 12,085
Windfall benefit - exercise of stock options, amount                         333 299 (205)
Goodwill impairment, amount                           60,733  
Low income housing, net benefit, amount                         (4,093) (1,020) (998)
Tax exempt interest income, amount                         (3,713) (3,751) (2,965)
Other items, net, amount                         732 (813) (85)
Total $ (8,848) $ (34,794) $ (421) $ (910) $ (2,300) $ (600) $ (300) $ 2,200 $ 3,591 $ 10,530 $ 12,911 $ 12,259 $ (44,973) $ (1,000) $ 39,291
v3.25.1
INCOME TAXES - Net Deferred Tax Assets Recognized (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)    
Allowance for credit losses $ 11,788 $ 11,167
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards 58,777 9,643
State taxes 27 18
Stock-based compensation 223 249
Market valuation: merger 2,704 2,784
Capital activities - mark to market 500 697
Compensation related 1,044 1,215
Core deposit intangible (990) (1,396)
Prepaid expenses (2,143) (2,674)
Depreciation (1,257) (542)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 3,599 5,863
Other 2,378 2,118
Net deferred tax assets $ 76,650 $ 29,142
v3.25.1
INCOME TAXES - Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Operating loss carryforwards    
Operating loss carryforwards from acquisitions   $ 5.2
Net operating loss carryforwards   182.9
Loans from loans held for investment $ 1,900.0  
Tax Year 2012    
Operating loss carryforwards    
Operating loss carryforwards   13.4
Operating loss carryfowards, utilization amount   $ 7.6
Operating loss carryforwards, utilization period   20 years
Tax Year 2015    
Operating loss carryforwards    
Operating loss carryforwards   $ 3.6
Tax Year 2017    
Operating loss carryforwards    
Operating loss carryforwards   0.7
Tax Year 2018    
Operating loss carryforwards    
Operating loss carryforwards   $ 3.2
v3.25.1
LEASES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
LEASES      
Operating lease, existence of options to renew true    
Lease expense $ 6.6 $ 6.9 $ 7.7
v3.25.1
LEASES - Schedule of Supplemental Lease Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Balance Sheet:      
Operating lease asset classified as other assets $ 22,313 $ 26,455  
Operating Lease Right of Use Asset Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other assets Other assets  
Operating lease liability classified as other liabilities $ 28,321 $ 28,248  
Operating Lease Liability Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] us-gaap:OtherLiabilities us-gaap:OtherLiabilities  
Statement of Operations:      
Operating lease cost classified as occupancy and equipment expense $ 6,661 $ 7,446 $ 7,638
Weighted average lease term, in years 5 years 3 months 3 days 5 years 4 months 9 days 5 years 11 months 1 day
Weighted average discount rate 5.50% 5.73% 5.62%
Operating cash flows $ 6,053 $ 6,869 $ 7,611
v3.25.1
LEASES - Summary of Maturity of Remaining Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
LEASES    
2025 $ 6,823  
2026 6,397  
2027 5,241  
2028 5,183  
2029 4,071  
2030 and after 3,113  
Total future minimum lease payments 30,828  
Discount on cash flows (2,507)  
Total lease liability $ 28,321 $ 28,248
v3.25.1
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Off Balance Sheet Arrangements of Bank (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES.    
Commitments to fund new loans   $ 4,900
Commitments to fund under existing loans, lines of credit $ 1,032,887 1,143,175
Commitments under standby letters of credit $ 34,901 $ 19,487
v3.25.1
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Related Party Transactions                                  
Deposits $ 9,870,279,000       $ 10,688,932,000               $ 9,870,279,000 $ 10,688,932,000      
Interest expense 101,163,000 $ 108,037,000 $ 107,085,000 $ 112,067,000 104,105,000 $ 92,692,000 $ 96,344,000 $ 78,245,000 $ 51,298,000 $ 21,074,000 $ 8,166,000 $ 4,650,000 428,352,000 371,386,000 $ 85,188,000    
Purchase of loans                           0      
Loans serviced for other financial institution 1,300,000,000       962,000,000               1,300,000,000 962,000,000      
Directors, executive officers and affiliates | Related Party.                                  
Related Party Transactions                                  
Deposits 2,400,000       3,200,000               2,400,000 3,200,000      
Interest Expense                         17,000 180,000 8,000    
Assets under management $ 4,800,000                       4,800,000        
Fees amount received                         $ 20,000 26,000 $ 19,000    
Chief Executive Officer | Related Party.                                  
Related Party Transactions                                  
Deposits         300,000,000                 300,000,000      
Interest Expense                           156,000      
Assets under management                                 $ 15,000,000
Fees amount received                           1,300,000      
Purchase of loans                               $ 52,100,000,000 $ 121,900,000,000
Loans serviced for other financial institution         $ 25,600,000                 $ 25,600,000      
v3.25.1
QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT INVESTMENTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
QUALIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT INVESTMENTS        
Duration to use LIHTC and other tax benefits 10 years      
Balance of investment for qualified affordable housing projects   $ 73.6 $ 85.2  
Investment, Proportional Amortization Method, Elected, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]   Other Assets Other Assets  
Unfunded commitments   $ 27.1 $ 43.9  
Recognized amortization expense   $ 8.7 $ 7.4 $ 4.7
Investment Program, Proportional Amortization Method, Applied, Amortization Expense, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]   Income Tax Expense Benefit Income Tax Expense Benefit Income Tax Expense Benefit
Investment Program, Proportional Amortization Method, Applied, Amortization Expense, Statement of Cash Flows [Extensible Enumeration]   Income Tax Expense Benefit Income Tax Expense Benefit  
Recognized tax credits   $ 8.0 $ 6.2 $ 4.1
Investment Program, Proportional Amortization Method, Elected, Income Tax Credit and Other Income Tax Benefit, before Amortization, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]   Income Tax Expense Benefit Income Tax Expense Benefit Income Tax Expense Benefit
Investment Program, Proportional Amortization Method, Elected, Income Tax Credit and Other Income Tax Benefit, before Amortization, Statement of Cash Flows [Extensible Enumeration]   Income Tax Expense Benefit Income Tax Expense Benefit  
Impairment loss   $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
v3.25.1
REGULATORY MATTERS - Schedule of Capital and Capital Ratios (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Compliance With Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Line Items]    
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, Actual Ratio 0.06  
Total risk-based capital ratio, Actual Ratio 0.08  
Capital conservation buffer 0.025  
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 0.085  
Total Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 0.105  
Minimum [Member]    
Compliance With Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Line Items]    
CET1 risk-based capital ratio, Actual Ratio 0.045  
Leverage Capital Ratio, Actual For Highest Rated Institutions 0.04  
Tier 1 leverage ratio, To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio 0.05  
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio 0.08  
Total risk-based capital ratio, To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio 0.10  
CET1 capital ratio equal 0.065  
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio- capital conversion buffer 0.07  
FFI    
Compliance With Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Line Items]    
CET1 risk-based capital ratio, Actual Amount $ 912,919 $ 931,272
Tier 1 leverage ratio, Actual Amount 1,000,568 931,272
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, Actual Amount 1,000,568 931,272
Total risk-based capital ratio, Actual Amount $ 1,209,565 $ 1,140,312
CET1 risk-based capital ratio, Actual Ratio 0.1054 0.1002
Tier 1 leverage ratio, Actual Ratio 0.0755 0.072
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, Actual Ratio 0.1155 0.1002
Total risk-based capital ratio, Actual Ratio 0.1396 0.1227
CET1 risk-based capital ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount $ 389,938 $ 418,142
Tier 1 leverage ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount 530,093 517,033
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount 519,917 557,523
Total risk-based capital ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount $ 693,223 $ 743,363
CET1 risk-based capital ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.045 0.045
Tier 1 leverage ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.04 0.04
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.06 0.06
Total risk-based capital ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.08 0.08
FFB    
Compliance With Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Line Items]    
CET1 risk-based capital ratio, Actual Amount $ 1,141,374 $ 1,076,337
Tier 1 leverage ratio, Actual Amount 1,141,374 1,076,337
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, Actual Amount 1,141,374 1,076,337
Total risk-based capital ratio, Actual Amount $ 1,176,913 $ 1,111,979
CET1 risk-based capital ratio, Actual Ratio 0.1322 0.1162
Tier 1 leverage ratio, Actual Ratio 0.0863 0.0835
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, Actual Ratio 0.1322 0.1162
Total risk-based capital ratio, Actual Ratio 0.1363 0.1201
CET1 risk-based capital ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount $ 388,449 $ 416,684
Tier 1 leverage ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount 529,129 515,753
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount 517,931 555,579
Total risk-based capital ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount $ 690,575 $ 740,772
CET1 risk-based capital ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.045 0.045
Tier 1 leverage ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.04 0.04
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.06 0.06
Total risk-based capital ratio, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio 0.08 0.08
CET1 risk-based capital ratio, To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount $ 561,092 $ 601,877
Tier 1 leverage ratio, To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount 661,412 644,691
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount 690,575 740,772
Total risk-based capital ratio, To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount $ 863,219 $ 925,965
CET1 risk-based capital ratio, To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio 0.065 0.065
Tier 1 leverage ratio, To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio 0.05 0.05
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio 0.08 0.08
Total risk-based capital ratio, To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio 0.10 0.10
v3.25.1
REGULATORY MATTERS - Additional Information (Details) - First Foundation Bank
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Compliance With Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Line Items]  
CET1 capital ratio, to be well-capitalized amount $ 580
Tier 1 leverage ratio, to be well-capitalized amount 480
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, to be well-capitalized amount 451
Excess total risk-based capital ratio, to be well-capitalized amount $ 314
v3.25.1
NONINTEREST INCOME (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]      
Asset management, consulting and other fees $ 36,229 $ 35,272 $ 38,787
Other income (loss) 10,086 11,775 9,447
Wealth management      
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]      
Asset management, consulting and other fees 29,462 28,165 28,997
Trust Fees      
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]      
Asset management, consulting and other fees 6,458 6,753 9,394
Consulting Fees      
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]      
Asset management, consulting and other fees 309 354 396
Deposit Fees      
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]      
Other income (loss) 1,843 2,019 2,507
Loan Related Fees      
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]      
Other income (loss) 5,608 7,213 9,228
Valuation gain (loss) on equity investment      
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]      
Other income (loss) 204 1 (6,258)
Other      
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]      
Other income (loss) $ 2,431 $ 2,542 $ 3,970
v3.25.1
OTHER EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
OTHER EXPENSES      
Regulatory assessments $ 20,454 $ 14,729 $ 6,089
Directors' compensation expenses $ 1,073 $ 1,009 $ 1,020
v3.25.1
SEGMENT REPORTING (Details) - segment
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
SEGMENT REPORTING      
Reportable business segments 2 2 2
v3.25.1
SEGMENT REPORTING - Summary of Key Operating Results of Business Segments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information                              
Interest income $ 152,473 $ 157,156 $ 150,914 $ 150,453 $ 146,598 $ 144,765 $ 145,328 $ 137,000 $ 126,017 $ 108,746 $ 89,971 $ 79,144 $ 610,996 $ 573,691 $ 403,878
Interest expense 101,163 108,037 107,085 112,067 104,105 92,692 96,344 78,245 51,298 21,074 8,166 4,650 428,352 371,386 85,188
Net interest income 51,310 49,119 43,829 38,386 42,493 52,073 48,984 58,755 74,719 87,672 81,805 74,494 182,644 202,305 318,690
Provision (reversal) for credit losses 20,647 282 (806) 577 229 (2,015) 887 417 1,173 (22) 173 (792) 20,700 (482) 532
Noninterest income 13,367 11,937 13,658 12,683                 51,645    
Noninterest income         13,876 11,698 12,079 11,698 7,223 12,184 13,400 15,427 (65,872) 49,351 48,234
LHFS LOCOM adjustment   (117,517)                     (117,517)    
Goodwill impairment             215,252             215,252  
Compensation and benefits                         83,917 84,297 110,222
Customer service costs                         63,586 76,806 38,178
Professional services and marketing costs                         17,997 15,184 13,660
Other                         67,952 60,663 54,529
(Loss) income before income taxes (22,959) (116,968) 2,664 (117) 248 1,580 (212,588) 10,696 20,945 39,536 46,227 43,095 (137,380) (200,064) 149,803
Income tax expense (benefit) (8,848) (34,794) (421) (910) (2,300) (600) (300) 2,200 3,591 10,530 12,911 12,259 (44,973) (1,000) 39,291
Net (loss) income $ (14,111) $ (82,174) $ 3,085 $ 793 $ 2,548 $ 2,180 $ (212,288) $ 8,496 $ 17,354 $ 29,006 $ 33,316 $ 30,836 (92,407) (199,064) 110,512
Operating Segments | Banking                              
Segment Reporting Information                              
Interest income                         610,996 573,691 403,878
Interest expense                         421,503 364,310 78,766
Net interest income                         189,493 209,381 325,112
Provision (reversal) for credit losses                         20,700 (482) 532
Noninterest income                         22,518    
Noninterest income                           21,540 26,148
LHFS LOCOM adjustment                         (117,517)    
Goodwill impairment                           215,252  
Compensation and benefits                         64,954 67,114 90,186
Customer service costs                         63,586 76,806 38,178
Professional services and marketing costs                         12,574 9,626 9,193
Other                         63,903 56,968 51,062
(Loss) income before income taxes                         (131,223) (194,363) 162,109
Income tax expense (benefit)                         (43,790) 560 42,698
Net (loss) income                         (87,433) (194,923) 119,411
Operating Segments | Wealth Management                              
Segment Reporting Information                              
Noninterest income                         30,583    
Noninterest income                           29,358 30,027
Compensation and benefits                         16,602 16,049 18,705
Professional services and marketing costs                         3,825 3,487 3,211
Other                         2,606 2,564 2,455
(Loss) income before income taxes                         7,550 7,258 5,656
Income tax expense (benefit)                         2,129 2,072 1,660
Net (loss) income                         5,421 5,186 3,996
Other                              
Segment Reporting Information                              
Interest expense                         6,849 7,076 6,422
Net interest income                         (6,849) (7,076) (6,422)
Noninterest income                         (1,456)    
Noninterest income                           (1,547) (7,941)
Compensation and benefits                         2,361 1,134 1,331
Professional services and marketing costs                         1,598 2,071 1,256
Other                         1,443 1,131 1,012
(Loss) income before income taxes                         (13,707) (12,959) (17,962)
Income tax expense (benefit)                         (3,312) (3,632) (5,067)
Net (loss) income                         $ (10,395) $ (9,327) $ (12,895)
v3.25.1
SEGMENT REPORTING - Financial Position For Each of Our Business Segments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting Information        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,016,132 $ 1,326,629    
Securities AFS, net 1,313,885 703,226    
Securities HTM, net 712,105 789,578    
Loans held for sale 1,285,819 0    
Loans, net 7,909,091 10,148,597    
Investment in FHLB stock 37,869 24,613    
Accrued interest receivable 54,804 54,163    
Premises and equipment 35,806 39,925    
Deferred taxes 76,650 29,142    
Deferred tax assets 76,650 29,142    
Real estate owned ("REO") 6,210 8,381 $ 6,210  
Bank owned life insurance 49,993 48,653    
Core deposit intangibles 3,558 4,948    
Derivative assets 5,086      
Other assets 138,257 149,393    
Total assets 12,645,265 13,327,248    
Deposits 9,870,279 10,688,932    
Borrowings 1,425,369 1,409,056    
Subordinated debt 173,459 173,397    
Accounts payable and other liabilities 122,795 130,520    
Shareholders' equity 1,053,363 925,343 $ 1,134,378 $ 1,064,051
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 12,645,265 13,327,248    
Operating Segments | Banking        
Segment Reporting Information        
Cash and cash equivalents 1,015,832 1,326,237    
Securities AFS, net 1,313,885 703,226    
Securities HTM, net 712,105 789,578    
Loans held for sale 1,285,819      
Loans, net 7,909,091 10,148,597    
Investment in FHLB stock 37,869 24,613    
Accrued interest receivable 54,804 54,163    
Premises and equipment 35,492 39,639    
Deferred taxes 69,669 26,917    
Real estate owned ("REO") 6,210 8,381    
Bank owned life insurance 49,993 48,653    
Core deposit intangibles 3,558 4,948    
Derivative assets 5,086      
Other assets 112,485 123,652    
Total assets 12,611,898 13,298,604    
Deposits 9,898,339 10,708,549    
Borrowings 1,425,369 1,409,056    
Intercompany balances (1,031) 2,604    
Accounts payable and other liabilities 100,549 108,434    
Shareholders' equity 1,188,672 1,069,961    
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 12,611,898 13,298,604    
Operating Segments | Wealth Management        
Segment Reporting Information        
Cash and cash equivalents 20,668 4,746    
Premises and equipment 178 150    
Deferred taxes (3,004) 183    
Other assets 524 533    
Total assets 18,366 5,612    
Intercompany balances (2,046) (9,079)    
Accounts payable and other liabilities 2,406 2,196    
Shareholders' equity 18,006 12,495    
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 18,366 5,612    
Other Segment        
Segment Reporting Information        
Cash and cash equivalents 7,692 15,263    
Premises and equipment 136 136    
Deferred taxes 9,985 2,042    
Other assets 1,231,925 1,107,666    
Total assets 1,249,738 1,125,107    
Subordinated debt 173,459 173,397    
Intercompany balances 3,077 6,475    
Accounts payable and other liabilities 19,839 19,892    
Shareholders' equity 1,053,363 925,343    
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 1,249,738 1,125,107    
Intersegment Eliminations        
Segment Reporting Information        
Cash and cash equivalents (28,060) (19,617)    
Other assets (1,206,677) (1,082,458)    
Total assets (1,234,737) (1,102,075)    
Deposits (28,060) (19,617)    
Accounts payable and other liabilities 1 (2)    
Shareholders' equity (1,206,678) (1,082,456)    
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ (1,234,737) $ (1,102,075)    
v3.25.1
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Effect of Fourth Quarter Events [Line Items]                              
Interest income $ 152,473 $ 157,156 $ 150,914 $ 150,453 $ 146,598 $ 144,765 $ 145,328 $ 137,000 $ 126,017 $ 108,746 $ 89,971 $ 79,144 $ 610,996 $ 573,691 $ 403,878
Interest expense 101,163 108,037 107,085 112,067 104,105 92,692 96,344 78,245 51,298 21,074 8,166 4,650 428,352 371,386 85,188
Net interest income 51,310 49,119 43,829 38,386 42,493 52,073 48,984 58,755 74,719 87,672 81,805 74,494 182,644 202,305 318,690
Provision (reversal) for credit losses 20,647 282 (806) 577 229 (2,015) 887 417 1,173 (22) 173 (792) 20,700 (482) 532
Noninterest income 13,367 11,937 13,658 12,683                 51,645    
Noninterest income         13,876 11,698 12,079 11,698 7,223 12,184 13,400 15,427 (65,872) 49,351 48,234
LHFS LOCOM adjustment   (117,517)                     (117,517)    
Noninterest expense 66,989 60,225 55,629 50,609         59,824 60,342 48,805 47,618 233,452 452,202 216,589
Goodwill impairment             215,252             215,252  
Operating         55,892 64,206 57,512 59,340           236,950  
(Loss) income before income taxes (22,959) (116,968) 2,664 (117) 248 1,580 (212,588) 10,696 20,945 39,536 46,227 43,095 (137,380) (200,064) 149,803
Income tax expense (benefit) (8,848) (34,794) (421) (910) (2,300) (600) (300) 2,200 3,591 10,530 12,911 12,259 (44,973) (1,000) 39,291
Net (loss) income $ (14,111) $ (82,174) $ 3,085 $ 793 $ 2,548 $ 2,180 $ (212,288) $ 8,496 $ 17,354 $ 29,006 $ 33,316 $ 30,836 $ (92,407) $ (199,064) $ 110,512
Net (loss) income per share:                              
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.17) $ (1.23) $ 0.05 $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ 0.04 $ (3.76) $ 0.15 $ 0.31 $ 0.51 $ 0.59 $ 0.55 $ (1.41) $ (3.53) $ 1.96
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.17) $ (1.23) $ 0.05 $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ 0.04 $ (3.76) $ 0.15 $ 0.31 $ 0.51 $ 0.59 $ 0.55 $ (1.41) $ (3.53) $ 1.96
v3.25.1
PARENT ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,016,132 $ 1,326,629    
Premises and equipment, net 35,806 39,925    
Deferred taxes 76,650 29,142    
Other assets 138,257 149,393    
Total assets 12,645,265 13,327,248    
Liabilities:        
Borrowings 1,425,369 1,409,056    
Subordinated debt 173,459 173,397    
Accounts payable and other liabilities 122,795 130,520    
Total Liabilities 11,591,902 12,401,905    
Shareholders' Equity        
Preferred Stock 87,649    
Common Stock 82 56    
Additional paid-in-capital 849,509 720,899    
Retained earnings 125,038 218,575    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (8,915) (14,187)    
Total Shareholders' Equity 1,053,363 925,343 $ 1,134,378 $ 1,064,051
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity 12,645,265 13,327,248    
FFI        
ASSETS        
Cash and cash equivalents 7,692 15,263    
Premises and equipment, net 136 136    
Deferred taxes 9,985 2,042    
Investment in subsidiaries 1,206,678 1,082,456    
Other assets 25,247 25,210    
Total assets 1,249,738 1,125,107    
Liabilities:        
Subordinated debt 173,459 173,397    
Intercompany payable 3,077 6,475    
Accounts payable and other liabilities 19,839 19,892    
Total Liabilities 196,375 199,764    
Shareholders' Equity        
Preferred Stock 87,649      
Common Stock 82 56    
Additional paid-in-capital 849,509 720,899    
Retained earnings 125,038 218,575    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (8,915) (14,187)    
Total Shareholders' Equity 1,053,363 925,343    
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 1,249,738 $ 1,125,107    
v3.25.1
PARENT ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Noninterest income:                              
Other income (loss)                         $ 10,086 $ 11,775 $ 9,447
Noninterest income $ 13,367 $ 11,937 $ 13,658 $ 12,683                 51,645    
Total noninterest (loss) income         $ 13,876 $ 11,698 $ 12,079 $ 11,698 $ 7,223 $ 12,184 $ 13,400 $ 15,427 (65,872) 49,351 48,234
Noninterest expense:                              
Compensation and benefits                         83,917 84,297 110,222
Occupancy and depreciation                         37,502 36,809 36,236
Professional services and marketing costs                         17,997 15,184 13,660
Other expenses                         30,450 23,854 18,293
Total noninterest expense 66,989 60,225 55,629 50,609         59,824 60,342 48,805 47,618 233,452 452,202 216,589
(Loss) income before income taxes (22,959) (116,968) 2,664 (117) 248 1,580 (212,588) 10,696 20,945 39,536 46,227 43,095 (137,380) (200,064) 149,803
Income tax (benefit) expense (8,848) (34,794) (421) (910) (2,300) (600) (300) 2,200 3,591 10,530 12,911 12,259 (44,973) (1,000) 39,291
Net (loss) income $ (14,111) $ (82,174) $ 3,085 $ 793 $ 2,548 $ 2,180 $ (212,288) $ 8,496 $ 17,354 $ 29,006 $ 33,316 $ 30,836 (92,407) (199,064) 110,512
FFI                              
Interest expense-borrowings and subordinated debt                         6,849 7,076 6,422
Noninterest income:                              
(Loss) earnings from investment in subsidiaries                         (82,012) (189,737) 123,407
Other income (loss)                           (1) (6,251)
Total noninterest (loss) income                         (82,012) (189,738) 117,156
Noninterest expense:                              
Compensation and benefits                         2,361 1,135 1,331
Occupancy and depreciation                         25 9 12
Professional services and marketing costs                         3,054 3,617 2,946
Other expenses                         1,418 1,120 1,000
Total noninterest expense                         6,858 5,881 5,289
(Loss) income before income taxes                         (95,719) (202,695) 105,445
Income tax (benefit) expense                         (3,312) (3,631) (5,067)
Net (loss) income                         $ (92,407) $ (199,064) $ 110,512
v3.25.1
PARENT ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Net (loss) income $ (14,111) $ (82,174) $ 3,085 $ 793 $ 2,548 $ 2,180 $ (212,288) $ 8,496 $ 17,354 $ 29,006 $ 33,316 $ 30,836 $ (92,407) $ (199,064) $ 110,512
Other comprehensive income:                              
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period                         2,863 (1,594) (13,228)
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income                         (852) (1,630)  
Total change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities                         2,011 (3,224) (13,228)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge arising during this period                         3,651    
Amortization of unrealized gain (loss) on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity                         (390) 980 (990)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)                         5,272 (2,244) (14,218)
Total comprehensive (loss) income                         (87,135) (201,308) 96,294
FFI                              
Net (loss) income                         (92,407) (199,064) 110,512
Other comprehensive income:                              
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities arising during the period                         2,863 (1,594) (13,228)
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income                         (852) (1,630)  
Total change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities                         2,011 (3,224) (13,228)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge arising during this period                         3,651    
Amortization of unrealized gain (loss) on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity                         (390) 980 (990)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)                         5,272 (2,244) (14,218)
Total comprehensive (loss) income                         $ (87,135) $ (201,308) $ 96,294
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PARENT ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Statements of Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      
Net (loss) income $ (92,407) $ (199,064) $ 110,512
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities:      
Stock-based compensation expense 1,954 1,674 3,467
Deferred tax liability (benefit) (49,773) (3,612) 487
Decrease (increase) in other assets 19,533 11,224 (38,999)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and other liabilities (16,610) (17,900) 16,286
Net cash used in operating activities (8,784) 7,924 101,490
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:      
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 287,364 132,775 (3,246,718)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:      
Net (decrease) increase in line of credit   (20,000) 1,500
Net increase in subordinated debt 62 62 147,639
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 35,318    
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock 138,462    
Proceeds from issuance of warrants 54,219    
Equity issuance costs (13,519)    
Proceeds from the sale of stock, net   158 18
Repurchase of stock (149) (538) (4,623)
Dividends paid (1,130) (9,020) (24,830)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (589,077) 529,436 2,679,965
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents (310,497) 670,135 (465,263)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,326,629 656,494 1,121,757
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,016,132 1,326,629 656,494
FFI      
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      
Net (loss) income (92,407) (199,064) 110,512
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities:      
Loss (Earnings) from investment in subsidiaries 82,012 189,737 (123,407)
Stock-based compensation expense 842 148 153
Deferred tax liability (benefit) (7,943) 2,407 (4,497)
Decrease (increase) in other assets (36) 3,522 (5,140)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and other liabilities (53) 2,283 4,425
Net cash used in operating activities (17,585) (967) (17,954)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:      
Investment in subsidiaries (200,000) (35,000) (95,000)
Dividend from subsidiary   47,500  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (200,000) 12,500 (95,000)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:      
Net (decrease) increase in line of credit   (20,000) 1,500
Net increase in subordinated debt 62 62 147,639
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 35,318    
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock 138,462    
Proceeds from issuance of warrants 54,219    
Equity issuance costs (13,519)    
Proceeds from the sale of stock, net   158 18
Repurchase of stock     (3,482)
Intercompany accounts, net (increase) decrease (3,398) 8,447 (5,571)
Dividends paid (1,130) (9,020) (24,830)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities 210,014 (20,353) 115,274
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents (7,571) (8,820) 2,320
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 15,263 24,083 21,763
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 7,692 $ 15,263 $ 24,083