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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of operations - First Northwest Bancorp, a Washington corporation ("First Northwest"), became the holding company of First Fed Bank ("First Fed" or the "Bank") on January 29, 2015, upon completion of the Bank's conversion from a mutual to stock form of organization (the "Conversion").

In connection with the Conversion, the Company issued an aggregate of 12,167,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $10.00 per share for gross proceeds of $121.7 million. An additional 933,360 shares of Company common stock and $400,000 in cash were contributed to the First Federal Community Foundation ("Foundation"), a charitable foundation that was established in connection with the Conversion, resulting in the issuance of a total of 13,100,360 shares. The Company received $117.6 million in net proceeds from the stock offering of which $58.4 million were contributed to the Bank upon Conversion.

At the time of Conversion, the Bank established a liquidation account in an amount equal to its total net worth, approximately $79.7 million, as of June 30, 2014, the latest statement of financial condition appearing in First Northwest's prospectus. The liquidation account is maintained for the benefit of eligible depositors who continue to maintain their accounts at the Bank after the Conversion. The liquidation account is reduced annually to the extent that eligible depositors have reduced their qualifying deposits. Subsequent increases will not restore an eligible holder’s interest in the liquidation account. In the event of a complete liquidation, each eligible depositor will be entitled to receive a distribution from the liquidation account in an amount proportionate to the current adjusted qualifying balances for accounts then held. The liquidation account balance is not available for payment of dividends, and the Bank may not pay dividends if those dividends would reduce equity capital below the required liquidation account amount.

Pursuant to the Conversion, the Bank’s Board of Directors adopted an ESOP which purchased in the open market 8% of the common stock originally issued for a total of 1,048,029 shares. As of December 15, 2015, 1,048,029 shares, or 100.0% of the total, had been purchased. As of December 31, 2024, First Northwest had allocated 492,208 shares from the total shares purchased to participants.

In April 2021, First Northwest entered into an Amended and Restated Joint Venture Agreement (the "Joint Venture Agreement") with the Bank, Peace of Mind, Inc. ("POM"), and Quin Ventures, Inc. ("Quin" or "Quin Ventures"). First Northwest extended $8.0 million to Quin Ventures under a capital financing agreement and related promissory note and issued 29,719 shares of the Company's common stock to POM with a value of $500,000. Quin Ventures sold substantially all of its assets in December 2022 to Quil Ventures, Inc. ("QUIL"), at which time POM returned the 29,719 shares previously issued and the joint venture agreement was terminated. As part of the sale transaction, the Company received a 5% ownership stake in QUIL valued at $225,000 and recorded a $1.5 million commitment receivable. In June 2023, First Northwest determined that Quin Ventures was no longer a going concern. The Company wrote off the remaining investment in Quin Ventures through retained earnings in accordance with applicable non-controlling interest accounting methods. The noncontrolling interest in Quin Ventures balance was moved to retained earnings, with no change to total shareholders' equity as a result of the transaction. In December 2023, the Company determined that QUIL was no longer a going concern, making the collectability of the receivable from and investment in QUIL unlikely. As result, the related investment of $225,000 and commitment receivable of $1.5 million were written off during the fourth quarter of 2023, impacting other noninterest income and other noninterest expense, respectively.

On October 31, 2021, the Bank converted from a State Savings Bank Charter to a State Commercial Bank Charter and was simultaneously renamed First Fed Bank from First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles.

On August 5, 2022, First Northwest's election to be treated as a financial holding company became effective, allowing the Company to engage in non-banking activities that are financial in nature or incidental to financial activities.

First Northwest and the Bank are collectively referred to as the "Company." For periods prior to June 30, 2023, Company references also include Quin Ventures.

First Northwest's business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investments in First Fed and former controlling interest in Quin Ventures. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including the consolidated financial statements and related data, relates primarily to the Bank for balance sheet related disclosures and the Bank and Quin Ventures for income statement related disclosures.

The Bank is a community-oriented financial institution providing commercial and consumer banking services to individuals and businesses primarily in western Washington State with offices in Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, King, Snohomish and Whatcom counties. These services include deposit and lending transactions that are supplemented with borrowing and investing activities.

Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make assumptions. These assumptions result in estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to a determination of the allowance for credit losses, fair value of financial instruments, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the valuation of collateral dependent loans.

Principles of consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Northwest Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Fed, and its former controlling interest in Quin Ventures, Inc. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Through June 2023, First Northwest and POM shared equal ownership in Quin Ventures; however, it was previously determined that First Northwest had a controlling interest for financial reporting purposes under Accounting Standards Codification 810. As a result, 100% of Quin Ventures balances, excluding intercompany activity, are reported in the consolidated financial statements presented. The Quin Ventures net loss allocable to POM is shown on the financial statements thorough a noncontrolling interest adjustment where applicable.

Subsequent events - The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure.

Cash and cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents consist of currency on hand, due from banks, and interest-bearing deposits with financial institutions with an original maturity of three months or less. The amounts on deposit fluctuate and, at times, exceed the insured limit by the FDIC, which potentially subjects First Fed to credit risk. First Fed has not experienced any losses due to balances exceeding FDIC insurance limits.

Restricted assets - Federal Reserve Board regulations require maintenance of certain minimum reserve balances on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. The deposit requirement was zero at both December 31, 2024 and 2023. First Fed was in compliance with its reserve requirements at December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Investment securities - Investments in debt securities are classified into one of three categories: (1) held-to-maturity, (2) available-for-sale, or (3) trading. First Fed had no trading securities at December 31, 2024 and 2023. Investment securities are categorized as held-to-maturity when First Fed has the positive intent and ability to hold those securities to maturity. First Fed had no held-to-maturity securities at December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Securities that are held-to-maturity are stated at cost and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, which are recognized as adjustments to interest income.

Investment securities categorized as available for sale are generally held for investment purposes (to maturity), although unanticipated future events may result in the sale of some securities. Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value, with the unrealized holding gain or loss reported in other comprehensive income (OCI), net of tax, as a separate component of shareholders' equity. Realized gains or losses are determined using the amortized cost basis of securities sold using the specific identification method and are included in earnings. Dividend and interest income on investments are recognized when earned. Premiums and discounts on securities without call features are recognized in interest income using the level yield method over the period to maturity. Premiums on securities with call features are amortized to the earliest call date.

The Company reviews the need for an allowance for credit losses on investment securities ("ACLI") on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. For investment securities available for sale in an unrealized loss position, the Company first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For investment securities available for sale that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Company evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, management considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. The credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an ACLI is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any decline in fair value that has not been recorded through an ACLI is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). Changes in the ACLI are recorded as provision, or recapture of provision, for credit losses expense. Losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of an investment security available for sale is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. Accrued interest receivable on investment securities available for sale is excluded from the estimate of credit losses as interest accrued, but not received, is reversed timely in accordance with the policy for investment securities above.

Federal Home Loan Bank stock - First Fed’s investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB) stock is carried at cost, which approximates fair value. As a member of the FHLB system, First Fed is required to maintain a minimum investment in FHLB stock based on specific percentages of its outstanding mortgages, total assets, or FHLB advances. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, First Fed’s minimum investment requirement was approximately $14.4 million and $13.7 million, respectively. First Fed was in compliance with the FHLB minimum investment requirement at December 31, 2024 and 2023. First Fed may request redemption at par value of any stock in excess of the amount First Fed is required to hold. Stock redemptions are granted at the discretion of the FHLB.

Management evaluates FHLB stock for impairment based on its assessment of the ultimate recoverability of cost rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of cost is influenced by criteria such as (1) the significance of any decline in net assets of the FHLB compared with the capital stock amount for the FHLB and the length of time this situation has persisted, (2) commitments by the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance of the FHLB, (3) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on institutions and, accordingly, the customer base of the FHLB, and (4) the liquidity position of the FHLB. Based on its evaluation, First Fed did not recognize a loss on its FHLB stock at December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Loans held for sale - Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair value. Fair value is determined based upon market prices from third-party purchasers and brokers. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to earnings. Gains or losses on the sale of loans are recognized at the time of sale and determined by the difference between net sale proceeds and the net book value of the loan less the estimated fair value of any retained mortgage servicing rights.

Loans receivable - Loans are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, net of charge-offs, unearned income, allowance for credit losses on loans (ACLL) and any deferred fees or costs. Interest on loans is calculated using the simple interest method based on the month end balance of the principal amount outstanding and is credited to income as earned. The estimated life is adjusted for prepayments.

Each loan segment and class inherently contains differing credit risk profiles depending on the unique aspects of that segment or class of loans. For example, borrowers tend to consider their primary residence and access to transportation for employment-related purposes as basic requirements; accordingly, many consumers prioritize making payments on real estate first-mortgage loans and vehicle loans. Conversely, second-mortgage real estate loans or unsecured loans may not be supported by sufficient collateral; thus, in the event of financial hardship, borrowers may tend to place less importance on maintaining these loans as current and the Bank may not have adequate collateral to provide a secondary source of repayment in the event of default. Notwithstanding the various risk profiles unique to each class of loan, management believes that the credit risk for all loans is similarly dependent on essentially the same factors, including the financial strength of the borrower, the cash flow available to service maturing debt obligations, the condition and value of underlying collateral, the financial strength of any guarantors, and other factors.

Problem loans are monitored and a portion or all of the balance is charged off when collectability is sufficiently questionable that the Bank can no longer justify showing the loan as an asset on the balance sheet. To determine if a loan should be charged off, all possible sources of repayment are analyzed. Possible sources of repayment include the potential for future cash flow, the value of the Bank’s collateral, and the strength of co-makers or guarantors. When these sources do not add up to a reasonable probability that the loan can be collected, charge off is processed.

The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent, unless the credit is well secured and in process of collection. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.

All interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash basis or cost recovery method until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. For those loans placed on non-accrual status due to payment delinquency, return to accrual status will generally not occur until the borrower demonstrates repayment ability over a period of not less than six months.

Loan fees and purchased premiums - Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred and amortized as an adjustment to the yield of the loan over the contractual life using the effective interest method. In the event a loan is sold, the remaining deferred loan origination fees and/or costs are recognized as a component of gains or losses on the sale of loans. We may pay a purchase premium or receive a purchase discount on fully originated loans that we purchase. Premiums and discounts are capitalized at the time of purchase and amortized as an adjustment to the yield over the contractual life using the effective interest method.

Allowance for credit losses - On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as amended, which replaces the incurred loss methodology with a current expected credit loss ("CECL") methodology. The allowance for credit losses on loans ("ACLL") is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost of loans receivable to present the net amount expected to be collected. Loans are charged against the allowance when management believes the collectability of a loan balance is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The Bank records the changes in the ACLL through earnings, as a provision for credit losses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Accrued interest receivable on loans receivable is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. Instead, interest accrued, but not received, is reversed timely in accordance with the policy for loans receivable above.

The Company has identified segments of loans with similar risk characteristics for which it then applies one of two loss methodologies. Management has adopted a discounted cash flow ("DCF") methodology for most of its segments to calculate the ACLL. For certain segments with smaller portfolios or where data is prohibitive to running a DCF calculation, management has elected to use a remaining life methodology. The Company will evaluate individual loans for expected credit losses when those loans do not share similar risk characteristics with loans evaluated using a collective (pooled) basis. The allowance for individually evaluated loans is calculated using the collateral value method, which considers the likely source of repayment as the value of the collateral, less estimated costs to sell, or another method such as the cash flow method, which considers the contractual principal and interest terms and estimated cash flows available from the borrower to satisfy the debt. When the cash flow method is used, cash flows are discounted back by the effective interest rate and compared to the total recorded investment. If the present value of cash flows is less than the total recorded investment, a reserve is calculated.

For each loan segment collectively measured, the baseline loss rates are calculated using peer institution data from FFIEC Call Report filings. The Bank evaluates the historical period on a quarterly basis. The baseline loss rates are applied to each loan's estimated cash flows over the life of the loan to determine the baseline loss estimate for each loan. Estimated cashflows consider the principal and interest in accordance with the contractual term of the loan and estimated prepayments. Contractual cashflows are based on the amortized cost, as adjusted for balances guaranteed by governmental entities, such as the Small Business Administration ("SBA") or the United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA"), or the unguaranteed amortized cost. The contractual term excludes expected extensions, renewals, and modifications unless either of the following applies: 1) management has a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that a modification agreement will be executed with an individual borrower or 2) the extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancellable by the Company. Prepayments are established for each segment based on historical averages for the segments, which management believes is an accurate representation of future prepayment activity. Management reviews the adequacy of the prepayment period assumption on a quarterly basis.

The CECL methodology includes consideration of the forecasted direction of the economic and business environment and its likely impact to the estimated allowance as compared to the historical losses over the reasonable and supportable time frame. Economic forecast models for the current period are uploaded to the model, which targets two forecasted macroeconomic factors, which are national gross domestic product ("GDP") and unemployment figures. Each of the forecasted DCF segments is impacted by these macroeconomic factors. Further, each of the macroeconomic factors is utilized differently by segment, including the application of lagged factors and various transformations such as percent change year over year.

The Bank uses the Federal Open Market Committee ("FOMC") forecast via an application programming interface with our CECL software. FOMC provides various forecast scenarios used to determine the loan portfolio’s expected credit loss. Based on known/knowable information at the measurement date, management has determined that the FOMC scenarios and the underlying assumptions most closely align with current and expected conditions. The Bank has elected to forecast the first four quarters of the credit loss estimate and revert on a straight-line basis as permitted in ASC 326-20-30-9. The Bank also considers other qualitative risk factors to adjust the estimated ACLL calculated by the above-mentioned model. While there are many factors available to incorporate into the quantitative model, the Bank has selected to use the most critical factors. Additional metrics will be included only if internal or external factors outside those considered in its historical losses or macroeconomic forecast indicate otherwise. The Bank has established metrics to estimate the qualitative risk factor by segment based on the identified risk.

In general, management's estimate of the ACLL uses relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The allowance for credit losses on loans evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. While management utilizes its best judgment and information available to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on further declines in local and national economic conditions. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s ACLL. Such agencies may require the Bank to make adjustments to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examinations. The Company believes the ACLL at December 31, 2024, is appropriate given the above considerations.

Allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments - The Bank estimates expected credit losses on unfunded, off-balance sheet commitments over the contractual period in which the Bank is exposed to credit risk from a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless the obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The Bank has determined that no allowance is necessary for its home equity line of credit portfolio as it has the ability to unconditionally cancel the available lines of credit. The allowance methodology is similar to the ACLL, but additionally includes an estimate of the future utilization of the commitment as determined by historical commitment utilization. The credit risks associated with the unfunded commitments are consistent with the risks outlined for each loan class. The allowance is recognized in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is adjusted as a provision (reversal of provision) for credit losses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Real estate owned and repossessed assets - Real estate owned and repossessed assets include real estate and personal property acquired through foreclosure or repossession and may include in-substance foreclosed properties. These properties are initially recorded at the fair market value of the property less selling costs. Properties are subsequently evaluated for impairment. In-substance foreclosed properties are those properties for which the Bank has taken physical possession, regardless of whether formal foreclosure proceedings have taken place.

Loan servicing rights - Loan servicing rights are recorded at fair value when loans are originated and subsequently sold with the servicing rights retained. Management assesses the fair value of loan servicing rights based on recalculations of the present value of remaining future cash flows using updated market discount rates and prepayment speeds. Subsequent loan prepayments and changes in prepayment assumptions in excess of those forecasted can adversely impact the carrying value of the servicing rights. The servicing rights are stratified based on the predominant risk characteristics of the underlying loans: fixed-rate loans and adjustable-rate loans. The effect of changes in market interest rates on estimated rates of loan prepayments is the predominant risk characteristic for loan servicing rights. The valuation model incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, the custodial earnings rate, an inflation rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds, and default rates and losses.

Sold loan servicing income represents fees earned for servicing loans. Fees for servicing sold loans are generally based upon a percentage of the principal balance of the loans serviced, as well as related ancillary income such as late charges. Servicing income is recognized as earned unless collection is doubtful. The caption in the Consolidated Statements of Operations "Sold loan servicing fees and servicing rights mark-to-market" includes sold loan servicing income and changes in fair value.

Premises and equipment - Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recognized and computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows:

	Years
Buildings		37.5 - 50
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		3 - 10
Software		3
Automobiles		5

Bank-owned life insurance - The carrying amount of life insurance approximates fair value. Fair value of life insurance is estimated using the cash surrender value, less applicable surrender charges. The change in cash surrender value is included in noninterest income.

Equity and partnership investments - Equity investments include amounts invested in non-publicly traded stock. Investments in non-publicly traded stock are measured at cost, less impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in ordinary transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer. The recorded balance of these equity investments was $500,000 and $1.6 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Partnership investments include limited partnerships in investment funds and other business ventures. Partnership investments that do not result in consolidation of the investee are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company's allocated share of earnings or losses are recorded in other noninterest income. The recorded balance of these partnership investments was $12.7 million and $13.2 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

We assess whether impairment indicators exist to trigger the performance of an impairment analysis on equity and partnership investments throughout the year.

Goodwill - Goodwill is recorded from a business combination as the difference in the purchase price and fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill has an indefinite useful life, and as such, is not amortized. The Company reviews goodwill for impairment annually, or more frequently if an indication of impairment exists between annual tests. Any impairment will be recorded as noninterest expense and corresponding reduction in intangible asset on the consolidated financial statements.

Core deposit intangible - A core deposit intangible ("CDI") asset is recognized from the assumption of core deposit liabilities in connection with the acquisition of deposits from another financial institution. The asset is valued by a third party and is amortized into noninterest expense over its estimated useful life. The CDI is evaluated for impairment annually with any additional decline recorded as noninterest expense on the Consolidated Income Statement.

Income taxes - First Fed accounts for income taxes in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740-10, Income Taxes, which requires the use of the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for their future tax consequences, attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Leases - Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets represent the Company's right to use the underlying asset during the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at lease commencement based on the present value of the future lease payments using the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The discount rate used in determining the present value was the Company's incremental borrowing rate using the FHLB fixed advance rate based on the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019, or the commencement date for subsequent leases. The Company utilized Provident Financial Services, Inc.'s 10 year fixed-to-floating rate on subordinated notes issued in May 2024 for the incremental borrowing rate to calculate the ROU asset for the six leases generated in the May 2024 sale-leaseback transaction as that more closely aligned with the economic environment at that time. The Company does not capitalize short-term leases, which are leases with terms of twelve months or less. ROU assets and related operating lease liabilities are remeasured when lease terms are amended, extended, or when management intends to exercise available extension options. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately for real estate leases.

Historic Tax Credit Investment - The Company holds an interest in an Historic Tax Credit investment ("HTC") partnership, also referred to as the Rehabilitation Credit, which met the National Park Service's requirements to qualify for a tax incentive on the rehabilitation of a certified historic structure. As a limited liability investor in this partnership, the Company receives a tax benefit in the form of a tax deduction from partnership operating losses and a federal income tax credit. The federal income tax credit is earned over a 5-year period upon the qualified rehabilitated building being placed in service and having met all the requirements.

The Company uses the deferral method to amortize the initial cost of the investment over the life of the related tax credit and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of income tax expense. The Company reports the carrying value of the equity investment in the unconsolidated HTC in "Prepaid expenses and other assets" on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The maximum exposure to loss in the HTC is the amount of equity invested by the Company. The Company has evaluated the variable interests held by the Company in the HTC investment and determined that the Company does not have controlling financial interests in such investment and is not the primary beneficiary.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Investment - The Company has an equity investment in a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Investment ("LIHTC") partnership which is an indirect federal subsidy that finances low-income housing projects. As a limited liability investor in this partnership, the Company receives a tax benefit in the form of a tax deduction from partnership operating losses and a federal income tax credit. The federal income tax credit is earned over a 10-year period as a result of the investment properties meeting certain criteria and is subject to recapture for noncompliance with such criteria over a 15-year period.

The Company accounts for the LIHTC under the proportional amortization method and amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of income tax expense. The Company reports the carrying value of the equity investment in the unconsolidated LIHTC in "Prepaid expenses and other assets" on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The maximum exposure to loss in the LIHTC is the amount of equity invested and credit extended by the Company. The Company has evaluated the variable interests held by the Company in the LIHTC investment and determined that the Company does not have controlling financial interests in such investment and is not the primary beneficiary.

Transfers of financial assets - Transfers of an entire financial asset, a group of financial assets, or a participating interest in an entire financial asset are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when: (1) the assets have been isolated from First Fed, (2) 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 (3) First Fed does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. The mortgage loans that are sold with recourse provisions are accounted for as sales until such time as the loan defaults.

Periodically, First Fed sells mortgage loans with "life of the loan" recourse provisions, requiring First Fed to repurchase the loan at any time if it defaults. The remaining balance of such loans at December 31, 2024 and 2023, was approximately $1.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Of these loans, no loans were repurchased during the years ended December 31, 2024 or 2023. No allowance is recorded for these loans under CECL.

Off-balance-sheet credit-related financial instruments - In the ordinary course of business, First Fed has entered into commitments to extend credit, including commitments under lines of credit, commercial letters of credit, and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

Advertising costs - First Fed expenses advertising costs as they are incurred.

Comprehensive income (loss) - Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, and gains and losses be included in net income (loss). Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets, such items, along with net income (loss), are components of comprehensive income (loss).

Dividend restriction - Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by the Bank to the Company or by the Company to shareholders.

Components of noninterest income evaluated under Revenue Recognition (Topic 606) - The Company recognizes revenue as it is earned and noted no impact to its revenue recognition policies as a result of the adoption of ASU 2014-09. The following is a discussion of key revenues within the scope of the new revenue guidance.

Deposit fees - The Company earns fees from its deposit customers for account maintenance, transaction-based activity and overdraft services. Account maintenance fees consist primarily of account fees and analyzed account fees charged on deposit accounts on a monthly basis. The performance obligation is satisfied and the fees are recognized on a monthly basis as the service period is completed. Transaction-based fees on deposit accounts are charged to deposit customers for specific services provided to the customer, such as non-sufficient funds fees, overdraft fees, and wire fees. The performance obligation is completed as the transaction occurs and the fees are recognized at the time each specific service is provided to the customer. Deposit fees are included in Service Fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Debit card interchange income - Debit and Automated Teller Machine ("ATM") interchange income represent fees earned when a debit card issued by the Company is used. The Company earns interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions through card networks. In addition, the Company earns interchange fees for use of its ATMs by customers of other banking institutions. Interchange fees are based on purchase volumes and other factors and are recognized as transactions occur. The performance obligation is satisfied and the fees are earned when the cost of the transaction is charged to the cardholder's debit card. Certain expenses directly associated with the credit and debit card are netted against interchange income. Debit card interchange income is included in Service Fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Third-party credit card interchange income - Third-party credit card interchange income represents fees earned when a credit card issued by the Bank through a third-party vendor is used. Similar to the debit card interchange, the Bank earns an interchange fee for each transaction made with a Bank-branded credit card. The performance obligation is satisfied and the fees are earned when the cost of the transaction is charged to the cardholder's credit card. Certain expenses directly related to the third-party credit card interchange contract are netted against interchange income. Third-party credit card interchange income is included in Service Fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Investment services revenue - Commissions received on the sale of investment related products is determined by a percentage of underlying instruments sold and is recognized when the sale is finalized. Investment services revenue is included in Other Income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Gains/losses on the sale of other real estate owned are included in non-interest expense and are generally recognized when the performance obligation is complete. This is typically at delivery of control over the property to the buyer at the time of each real estate closing.

Fair value measurements - Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions (Note 15). 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.

Derivative instruments and hedging activities - FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"), provides the disclosure requirements for derivatives and hedging activities with the intent to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how the entity accounts for derivative instruments and related hedged items, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Further, qualitative disclosures are required that explain the Company’s objectives and strategies for using derivatives, as well as quantitative disclosures about the fair value of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative instruments.

As required by ASC 815, the Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation.

Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply, or the Company elects not to apply hedge accounting.

In accordance with the FASB’s fair value measurement guidance in ASU 2011-04, the Company made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio.

Segment information - First Fed is engaged in the business of attracting deposits and providing lending services. Substantially all income is derived from a diverse base of commercial, mortgage, and consumer lending activities and investments. The Company’s activities are a single industry segment for financial reporting purposes based on our operations. See Note 19 for additional information.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan - The cost of shares issued to the ESOP but not yet allocated to participants is shown as a reduction of shareholders' equity. Compensation expense is based on the market price of shares as they are committed to be released to participants' accounts. Dividends on allocated and unallocated ESOP shares reduce debt and accrued interest.

Earnings per Common Share - Earnings per share ("EPS") is computed using the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared or accumulated and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Under the two-class method, basic EPS is computed by dividing earnings allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Earnings allocated to common shareholders represents net income reduced by earnings allocated to participating securities. ESOP shares that are committed to be released are outstanding for EPS calculation purposes, while unallocated ESOP shares are not considered outstanding for basic or diluted EPS calculations. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares outstanding plus the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if unvested restricted stock awards were included unless those additional shares would have been anti-dilutive. For the diluted EPS computation, the treasury stock method is applied and compared to the two-class method and whichever method results in a more dilutive impact is utilized to calculate diluted EPS.

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

In June 2022, the 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 that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security should not be considered in measuring fair value, nor should the contractual restriction be recognized and measured separately. Further, this ASU requires disclosure of the fair value of equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions reflected in the balance sheet, the nature and remaining duration of the restriction(s), and the circumstances that could cause a lapse in the restriction(s). ASU 2022-03 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-02, Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method, a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force. ASU 2023-02 allows an entity the option to apply the proportional amortization method of accounting to other equity investments that are made for the primary purpose of receiving tax credits or other income tax benefits if certain conditions are met. Prior to this ASU, the application of the proportional amortization method of accounting was limited to investments in low-income housing tax credit structures. The proportional amortization method of accounting results in the amortization of applicable investments, as well as the related income tax credits or other income tax benefits received, being presented on a single line in the statements of income, income tax expense. Under this ASU, an entity has the option to apply the proportional amortization method of accounting to applicable investments on a tax-credit-program-by-tax-credit-program basis. In addition, the amendments in this ASU require that all tax equity investments accounted for using the proportional amortization method use the delayed equity contribution guidance in paragraph 323-740-25-3, requiring a liability to be recognized for delayed equity contributions that are unconditional and legally binding or for equity contributions that are contingent upon a future event when that contingent event becomes probable. Under this ASU, low-income housing tax credit investments for which the proportional amortization method is not applied can no longer be accounted for using the delayed equity contribution guidance. Further, this ASU specifies that impairment of low-income housing tax credit investments not accounted for using the equity method must apply the impairment guidance in Subtopic 323-10: Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures - Overall.

This ASU also clarifies that for low-income housing tax credit investments not accounted for under the proportional amortization method or the equity method, an entity shall account for them under Topic 321: Investments - Equity Securities. The amendments in this ASU also require additional disclosures in interim and annual periods concerning investments for which the proportional amortization method is applied, including (i) the nature of tax equity investments, and (ii) the effect of tax equity investments and related income tax credits and other income tax benefits on the financial position and results of operations. ASU 2023-02 was effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This ASU enhances disclosures about significant segment expenses. The key amendments: (1) require that a public entity disclose on an annual and interim basis, significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, (2) require that a public entity disclose, on an annual and interim basis, an amount for other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition, (3) require that a public entity provide all annual disclosures about a reportable segment's profit or loss currently required by GAAP in interim periods as well, (4) clarify that if CODM uses more than one measure of a segment's profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources, an entity may report one or more of those additional measures of segment profit, (5) require that a public entity disclose the title and position of the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measure of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources and (6) require that a public entity that has a single reportable segment provide all the disclosures required by the amendments in the ASU and all existing segment disclosures. This ASU was effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company has incorporated the required disclosures; see Note 19 for additional information.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU requires that public business entities disclose, on an annual basis, specific categories in the rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The ASU requires all entities to disclose on an annual basis (1) the amount of income taxes paid, disaggregated by federal, state and foreign taxes and (2) the amount of income taxes paid disaggregated by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid is equal or greater than 5 percent of total income taxes paid. The ASU also requires that all entities disclose income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (or benefit) disaggregated between domestic or foreign and income tax expense (or benefit) from continuing operations disaggregated by federal (national), state and foreign. This ASU is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company does not expect adoption of the ASU to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In March 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-01, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards. ASU 2024-01 added an illustrative example to demonstrate how an entity should apply the scope guidance in paragraph 718-10-15-3 to determine whether a profits interest award should be accounted for in accordance with Topic 718. Awards not meeting the criteria should be accounted for in accordance with Topic 710. The illustrative example provides four fact patterns which are intended to reduce complexity in determining whether a profits interest award is subject to the guidance in Topic 718 and reduce existing diversity in practice. ASU 2024-01 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. ASU 2024-03 requires additional disclosure of the nature of expenses included in the income statement in response to requests from investors for more information to better understand an entity's performance and potential future cash flows. The new standard requires disclosures about specific types of expenses included in the expense captions presented on the face of the income statement as well as disclosures about selling expenses. ASU 2024-03 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-04, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20): Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments. ASU 202404 clarifies the requirements for determining whether certain settlements of convertible debt instruments should be accounted for as an induced conversion. The amendments do not change the accounting for conversions that include the issuance of all equity securities upon conversion. ASU 2024-04 is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Reclassifications - Certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current audited financial statement presentation with no effect on net income or shareholders' equity.

Note 2 - Securities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 2 - Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of securities classified as available-for-sale at December 31, 2024, are summarized as follows:

	December 31, 2024
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Allowance for Credit Losses
	(In thousands)
Available for Sale
Municipal bonds	$	93,212	$	—	$	(15,336	)	$	77,876	$	—
U.S. government agency issued asset-backed securities (ABS agency)		12,944		16		(84	)		12,876		—
Corporate issued asset-backed securities (ABS corporate)		16,065		62		(5	)		16,122		—
Corporate issued debt securities (Corporate debt)		58,106		55		(3,670	)		54,491		—
U.S. Small Business Administration securities (SBA)		8,664		18		(16	)		8,666		—
Mortgage-Backed Securities:
U.S. government agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS agency)		111,372		83		(12,758	)		98,697		—
Non-agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS non-agency)		75,902		4		(4,290	)		71,616		—
Total securities available for sale	$	376,265	$	238	$	(36,159	)	$	340,344	$	—

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of securities classified as available-for-sale at December 31, 2023, are summarized as follows:

	December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Allowance for Credit Losses
	(In thousands)
Available for Sale
Municipal bonds	$	102,998	$	—	$	(15,237	)	$	87,761	$	—
ABS agency		11,847		—		(65	)		11,782		—
ABS corporate		5,370		—		(84	)		5,286		—
Corporate debt		56,515		—		(5,061	)		51,454		—
Mortgage-Backed Securities
MBS agency		75,665		—		(12,418	)		63,247		—
MBS non-agency		81,555		—		(5,462	)		76,093		—
Total securities available for sale	$	333,950	$	—	$	(38,327	)	$	295,623	$	—

There were no securities classified as held-to-maturity at December 31, 2024 and 2023. There was no allowance for credit losses on investment securities recorded at December 31, 2024 and 2023, based on analysis performed by the Company.

Accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale debt securities totaled $2.0 million and $1.9 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Accrued interest receivable on securities is reported in accrued interest receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is excluded from the calculation of the allowance for credit losses on investment securities.

The following table shows the unrealized gross losses and fair value of the investment portfolio by length of time that individual securities in each category have been in a continuous loss position as of December 31, 2024:

	Less Than Twelve Months					Twelve Months or Longer					Total
	Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Available for Sale
Municipal bonds	$	—		$	—	$	(15,336	)	$	77,876	$	(15,336	)	$	77,876
ABS agency		(21	)		2,957		(63	)		6,311		(84	)		9,268
ABS corporate		—			—		(5	)		2,798		(5	)		2,798
Corporate debt		—			—		(3,670	)		46,355		(3,670	)		46,355
SBA		(16	)		3,093		—			—		(16	)		3,093
Mortgage-Backed Securities
MBS agency		(545	)		26,531		(12,213	)		51,181		(12,758	)		77,712
MBS non-agency		(71	)		9,352		(4,219	)		57,470		(4,290	)		66,822
Total	$	(653	)	$	41,933	$	(35,506	)	$	241,991	$	(36,159	)	$	283,924

The following table shows the unrealized gross losses and fair value of the investment portfolio by length of time that individual securities in each category have been in a continuous loss position as of December 31, 2023:

	Less Than Twelve Months					Twelve Months or Longer					Total
	Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Available for Sale
Municipal bonds	$	—		$	—	$	(15,237	)	$	87,461	$	(15,237	)	$	87,461
ABS Agency		(65	)		11,782		—			—		(65	)		11,782
ABS Corporate		(84	)		3,771		—			—		(84	)		3,771
Corporate debt		—			—		(5,061	)		51,454		(5,061	)		51,454
Mortgage-Backed Securities
MBS agency		(27	)		3,941		(12,391	)		59,305		(12,418	)		63,246
MBS non-agency		—			—		(5,462	)		76,086		(5,462	)		76,086
Total	$	(176	)	$	19,494	$	(38,151	)	$	274,306	$	(38,327	)	$	293,800

There were 22 available-for-sale securities with unrealized losses of less than one year, and 144 available-for-sale securities with an unrealized loss of more than one year at December 31, 2024. There were 6 available-for-sale securities with unrealized losses of less than one year, and 156 available-for-sale securities with an unrealized loss of more than one year at December 31, 2023. Management believes that the unrealized losses on our investment securities relate principally to the general change in interest rates, market liquidity and demand, and market volatility that has occurred since the initial purchase, and such unrecognized losses or gains will continue to vary with general interest rate level and market fluctuations in the future. Management does not believe the unrealized losses on our securities are related to a deterioration in credit quality. Certain investments in a loss position are guaranteed by government entities or government sponsored entities. The Company does not intend to sell the securities in an unrealized loss position and believes that it is unlikely that we will be required to sell these investments prior to a market price recovery or maturity. Based on the Company’s evaluation of these securities, no credit impairment was recorded at December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities by contractual maturity are shown in the following tables at the dates indicated. Expected maturities of MBS may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties; therefore, these securities are shown separately.

	December 31, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Due within one year	$	26,690	$	26,509	$	25,279	$	25,017
Due after one through five years		11,564		11,539		16,622		16,029
Due after five through ten years		8,080		7,609		8,874		8,197
Due after ten years		140,940		124,656		106,445		90,097
Total mortgage-backed securities		187,274		170,313		157,220		139,340
All other investment securities:
Due within one year		—		—		300		300
Due after one through five years		21,559		20,751		18,187		17,384
Due after five through ten years		58,535		53,321		57,328		50,768
Due after ten years		108,897		95,959		100,915		87,831
Total all other investment securities		188,991		170,031		176,730		156,283
Total investment securities	$	376,265	$	340,344	$	333,950	$	295,623

Sales of available-for-sale securities were as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(In thousands)
Proceeds from sales	$	21,048		$	40,619
Gross realized gains		—			—
Gross realized losses		(2,117	)		(5,397	)

Note 3 - Loans Receivable

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 3 - Loans Receivable

The Company has identified three segments of its loan portfolio that reflect the structure of the lending function, the Company's strategic plan and the manner in which management monitors performance and credit quality. The three loan portfolio segments are: Real Estate Loans, Consumer Loans and Commercial Business Loans. These segments are further disaggregated into classes based on similar attributes and risk characteristics.

Loan amounts are presented at amortized cost which is comprised of the loan balance net of unearned loan fees in excess of unamortized costs and unamortized purchase premiums of $19.1 million and $14.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The amortized cost reflected in total loans receivable does not include accrued interest receivable. Accrued interest receivable on loans was $6.0 million and $6.0 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and was reported in accrued interest receivable on the consolidated balance sheets and is excluded from the calculation of the allowance for credit losses on loans.

The amortized cost of loans receivable, net of ACLL, consisted of the following at the dates indicated:

	December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family	$	395,315	$	378,432
Multi-family		332,596		333,094
Commercial real estate		390,379		387,983
Construction and land		78,110		129,691
Total real estate loans		1,196,400		1,229,200
Consumer:
Home equity		79,054		69,403
Auto and other consumer		268,876		249,130
Total consumer loans		347,930		318,533
Commercial business loans		151,493		112,295
Total loans receivable		1,695,823		1,660,028
Less:
Derivative basis adjustment		188		—
Allowance for credit losses on loans		20,449		17,510
Total loans receivable, net	$	1,675,186	$	1,642,518

Loans, by the earlier of next repricing date or maturity, at the dates indicated:

	December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)
Adjustable-rate loans
Due within one year	$	391,843	$	353,493
After one but within five years		323,885		314,634
After five but within ten years		50,004		51,528
After ten years		—		—
Total adjustable-rate loans		765,732		719,655
Fixed-rate loans
Due within one year	$	77,600	$	49,582
After one but within five years		148,388		167,137
After five but within ten years		180,519		205,188
After ten years		523,584		518,466
Total fixed-rate loans		930,091		940,373
Total loans receivable	$	1,695,823	$	1,660,028

The adjustable-rate loans have interest rate adjustment limitations and are generally indexed to multiple indices. Future market factors may affect the correlation of adjustable loan interest rates with the rates First Fed pays on the short-term deposits that have been primarily used to fund such loans.

The following table presents the amortized cost of nonaccrual loans by class of loan at the dates indicated:

	December 31, 2024						December 31, 2023
	Nonaccrual Loans with ACLL		Nonaccrual Loans with No ACLL		Total Nonaccrual Loans		Nonaccrual Loans with ACLL		Nonaccrual Loans with No ACLL		Total Nonaccrual Loans
					(In thousands)
One-to-four family	$	364	$	1,113	$	1,477	$	418	$	1,426	$	1,844
Commercial real estate		4		5,594		5,598		28		—		28
Construction and land		10		19,534		19,544		6		14,980		14,986
Home equity		55		—		55		92		31		123
Auto and other consumer		—		700		700		38		748		786
Commercial business loans		2,537		604		3,141		225		652		877
Total nonaccrual loans	$	2,970	$	27,545	$	30,515	$	807	$	17,837	$	18,644

Interest income recognized on a cash basis on nonaccrual loans for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, was $201,000 and $58,000, respectively.

Past due loans. Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. There were no loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest at December 31, 2024 and 2023.

The following table presents the amortized cost of past due loans (including both accruing and nonaccruing loans) by segment and class as of December 31, 2024:

	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90 Days or More Past Due		Total Past Due		Current		Total loans receivable
	(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family	$	333	$	321	$	839	$	1,493	$	393,822	$	395,315
Multi-family		876		—		—		876		331,720		332,596
Commercial real estate		—		—		5,594		5,594		384,785		390,379
Construction and land		17		8,150		11,384		19,551		58,559		78,110
Total real estate loans		1,226		8,471		17,817		27,514		1,168,886		1,196,400
Consumer:
Home equity		53		—		—		53		79,001		79,054
Auto and other consumer		2,905		437		700		4,042		264,834		268,876
Total consumer loans		2,958		437		700		4,095		343,835		347,930
Commercial business loans		676		—		604		1,280		150,213		151,493
Total loans receivable	$	4,860	$	8,908	$	19,121	$	32,889	$	1,662,934	$	1,695,823

The following table presents the amortized cost of past due loans (including both accruing and nonaccruing loans) by segment and class as of December 31, 2023:

	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90 Days or More Past Due		Total Past Due		Current		Total loans receivable
	(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family	$	802	$	—	$	1,010	$	1,812	$	376,620	$	378,432
Multi-family		—		—		—		—		333,094		333,094
Commercial real estate		—		8,526		—		8,526		379,457		387,983
Construction and land		14		—		—		14		129,677		129,691
Total real estate loans		816		8,526		1,010		10,352		1,218,848		1,229,200
Consumer:
Home equity		59		—		—		59		69,344		69,403
Auto and other consumer		1,854		601		791		3,246		245,884		249,130
Total consumer loans		1,913		601		791		3,305		315,228		318,533
Commercial business loans		1,117		757		—		1,874		110,421		112,295
Total loans receivable	$	3,846	$	9,884	$	1,801	$	15,531	$	1,644,497	$	1,660,028

Credit quality indicator. Federal regulations provide for the classification of lower quality loans and other assets, such as debt and equity securities, as substandard, doubtful, or loss; risk ratings 6, 7, and 8 in our 8-point risk rating system, respectively. An asset is considered substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and pay capacity of the borrower or of any collateral pledged. Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that First Fed will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values. Assets classified as loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a credit loss reserve is not warranted.

When First Fed classifies problem assets as either substandard or doubtful, it may choose to individually evaluate the expected credit loss or may determine that the characteristics are not significantly different from those in pooled loan analysis. The Company will evaluate individual loans for expected credit losses when those loans do not share similar risk characteristics with loans evaluated using a collective (pooled) basis. When an insured institution classifies problem assets as a loss, it is required to charge off such assets in the period in which they are deemed uncollectible. Assets that do not currently expose First Fed to sufficient risk to warrant classification as substandard or doubtful but possess identified weaknesses are designated as either watch or special mention assets; risk ratings 4 and 5 in our risk rating system, respectively. Loans not otherwise classified are considered pass graded loans and are rated 1-3 in our risk rating system.

The following table presents the amortized cost of loans receivable by internally assigned risk grade and class of loans as of December 31, 2024, as well as gross charge-off activity for the year ended December 31, 2024. Term loans that are renewed or extended for periods longer than 90 days are presented as a new origination in the year of most recent renewal or extension.

	Term Loans by Year of Origination ⁽¹⁾												Revolving		Total
	2024		2023		2022		2021		2020		Prior		Loans		Loans
	(In thousands)
One-to-four family
Pass (Grades 1-3)	$	1,596	$	10,315	$	130,021	$	116,245	$	64,869	$	65,927	$	—	$	388,973
Watch (Grade 4)		—		—		297		1,305		1,006		2,141		—		4,749
Special Mention (Grade 5)		—		—		—		—		—		78		—		78
Substandard (Grade 6)		—		—		273		—		840		402		—		1,515
Total one-to-four family		1,596		10,315		130,591		117,550		66,715		68,548		—		395,315
Gross charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Multi-family
Pass (Grades 1-3)		19,871		31,334		105,919		74,679		49,885		11,299		—		292,987
Watch (Grade 4)		8,755		—		1,764		23,051		1,278		976		—		35,824
Special Mention (Grade 5)		—		3,785		—		—		—		—		—		3,785
Total multi-family		28,626		35,119		107,683		97,730		51,163		12,275		—		332,596
Gross charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial Real Estate
Pass (Grades 1-3)		35,011		51,514		72,064		97,421		74,182		28,762		—		358,954
Watch (Grade 4)		552		3,779		10,371		—		—		767		—		15,469
Special Mention (Grade 5)		—		—		—		—		1,255		2,702		—		3,957
Substandard (Grade 6)		—		—		4		11,995		—		—		—		11,999
Total commercial real estate		35,563		55,293		82,439		109,416		75,437		32,231		—		390,379
Gross charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Construction and Land
Pass (Grades 1-3)		20,870		15,874		13,638		1,357		504		327		—		52,570
Watch (Grade 4)		213		5,531		—		222		—		30		—		5,996
Substandard (Grade 6)		8,150		11,384		—		—		—		10		—		19,544
Total construction and land		29,233		32,789		13,638		1,579		504		367		—		78,110
Gross charge-offs		—		4,389		—		—		—		—		—		4,389
Home Equity
Pass (Grades 1-3)		5,779		5,860		5,868		4,117		2,571		4,620		49,531		78,346
Watch (Grade 4)		122		—		65		—		35		61		326		609
Substandard (Grade 6)		—		—		—		—		55		11		33		99
Total home equity		5,901		5,860		5,933		4,117		2,661		4,692		49,890		79,054
Gross charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Auto and Other Consumer
Pass (Grades 1-3)		55,699		46,719		65,193		36,235		12,268		47,728		518		264,360
Watch (Grade 4)		848		786		980		52		217		496		—		3,379
Special Mention (Grade 5)		228		14		—		157		—		38		—		437
Substandard (Grade 6)		240		243		31		—		133		53		—		700
Total auto and other consumer		57,015		47,762		66,204		36,444		12,618		48,315		518		268,876
Gross charge-offs		—		505		1,536		92		17		237		107		2,494
Commercial business
Pass (Grades 1-3)		29,228		19,478		8,744		3,633		1,495		40,670		35,209		138,457
Watch (Grade 4)		—		136		1,064		314		—		—		3		1,517
Special Mention (Grade 5)		—		—		1,279		1,552		—		2		—		2,833
Substandard (Grade 6)		47		252		3,752		1,818		611		—		2,206		8,686
Total commercial business		29,275		19,866		14,839		7,317		2,106		40,672		37,418		151,493
Gross charge-offs		2,105		259		2,771		2,022		139		—		—		7,296
Total loans
Pass (Grades 1-3)		168,054		181,094		401,447		333,687		205,774		199,333		85,258		1,574,647
Watch (Grade 4)		10,490		10,232		14,541		24,944		2,536		4,471		329		67,543
Special Mention (Grade 5)		228		3,799		1,279		1,709		1,255		2,820		—		11,090
Substandard (Grade 6)		8,437		11,879		4,060		13,813		1,639		476		2,239		42,543
Total loans receivable	$	187,209	$	207,004	$	421,327	$	374,153	$	211,204	$	207,100	$	87,826	$	1,695,823
Total gross charge-offs	$	2,105	$	5,153	$	4,307	$	2,114	$	156	$	237	$	107	$	14,179

(1) Term loans that are renewed or extended for periods longer than 90 days are presented as a new origination in the year of the most recent renewal or extension.

The following table presents the amortized cost of loans receivable by internally assigned risk grade and class of loans as of December 31, 2023, as well as gross charge-off activity for the year ended December 31, 2023. Term loans that are renewed or extended for periods longer than 90 days are presented as a new origination in the year of most recent renewal or extension.

	Term Loans by Year of Origination ⁽¹⁾													Revolving		Total
	2023		2022		2021		2020		2019		Prior			Loans		Loans
	(In thousands)
One-to-four family
Pass (Grades 1-3)	$	2,282	$	102,389	$	118,028	$	69,229	$	13,882	$	65,701		$	—	$	371,511
Watch (Grade 4)		—		275		1,338		1,569		—		1,295			—		4,477
Special Mention (Grade 5)		—		—		—		300		—		80			—		380
Substandard (Grade 6)		—		—		—		327		482		1,255			—		2,064
Total one-to-four family		2,282		102,664		119,366		71,425		14,364		68,331			—		378,432
Gross charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		—			—		—
Multi-family
Pass (Grades 1-3)		52,208		105,902		88,293		57,588		6,922		5,356			—		316,269
Watch (Grade 4)		—		—		15,126		708		—		991			—		16,825
Total multi-family		52,208		105,902		103,419		58,296		6,922		6,347			—		333,094
Gross charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		—			—		—
Commercial Real Estate
Pass (Grades 1-3)		52,823		87,712		99,058		76,664		13,096		22,425			—		351,778
Watch (Grade 4)		4,433		1,168		1,340		8,829		3,561		496			—		19,827
Special Mention (Grade 5)		—		—		6,528		—		—		2			—		6,530
Substandard (Grade 6)		—		28		8,526		1,294		—		—			—		9,848
Total commercial real estate		57,256		88,908		115,452		86,787		16,657		22,923			—		387,983
Gross charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		—			—		—
Construction and Land
Pass (Grades 1-3)		20,772		49,508		23,988		727		344		464			—		95,803
Watch (Grade 4)		6,512		4,935		229		—		—		15			—		11,691
Special Mention (Grade 5)		7,196		—		—		—		—		14			—		7,210
Substandard (Grade 6)		14,981		—		—		—		—		6			—		14,987
Total construction and land		49,461		54,443		24,217		727		344		499			—		129,691
Gross charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		—			—		—
Home Equity
Pass (Grades 1-3)		7,179		7,169		4,638		3,063		1,331		4,283			41,105		68,768
Watch (Grade 4)		—		—		—		—		—		155			345		500
Substandard (Grade 6)		—		—		30		59		—		13			33		135
Total home equity		7,179		7,169		4,668		3,122		1,331		4,451			41,483		69,403
Gross charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		10			—		10
Auto and Other Consumer
Pass (Grades 1-3)		49,649		69,052		64,101		29,113		14,660		18,593			385		245,553
Watch (Grade 4)		270		919		579		204		138		59			4		2,173
Special Mention (Grade 5)		90		334		33		162		—		—			—		619
Substandard (Grade 6)		84		393		—		—		30		278			—		785
Total auto and other consumer		50,093		70,698		64,713		29,479		14,828		18,930			389		249,130
Gross charge-offs		—		3,018		15		52		11		112			104		3,312
Commercial business
Pass (Grades 1-3)		23,499		19,191		11,032		2,440		455		13,635			29,976		100,228
Watch (Grade 4)		340		62		275		270		—		(1	)		3,806		4,752
Substandard (Grade 6)		291		3,653		104		779		—		(1	)		2,489		7,315
Total commercial business		24,130		22,906		11,411		3,489		455		13,633			36,271		112,295
Gross charge-offs		—		—		—		—		—		—			—		—
Total loans
Pass (Grades 1-3)		208,412		440,923		409,138		238,824		50,690		130,457			71,466		1,549,910
Watch (Grade 4)		11,555		7,359		18,887		11,580		3,699		3,010			4,155		60,245
Special Mention (Grade 5)		7,286		334		6,561		462		—		96			—		14,739
Substandard (Grade 6)		15,356		4,074		8,660		2,459		512		1,551			2,522		35,134
Total loans receivable	$	242,609	$	452,690	$	443,246	$	253,325	$	54,901	$	135,114		$	78,143	$	1,660,028
Total gross charge-offs	$	—	$	3,018	$	15	$	52	$	11	$	122		$	104	$	3,322

(1) Term loans that are renewed or extended for periods longer than 90 days are presented as a new origination in the year of the most recent renewal or extension.

Individually Evaluated Loans. The Company evaluates loans collectively for purposes of determining the ACLL in accordance with ASC 326 by aggregating loans deemed to possess similar risk characteristics and individually evaluates loans that it believes no longer possess risk characteristics similar to other loans in the portfolio. These loans are typically identified from a substandard or worse internal risk grade, since the specific attributes and risks associated with such loans tend to become unique as the credit deteriorates. Such loans are typically nonperforming, modified loans made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, and/or are deemed collateral dependent, where the ultimate repayment of the loan is expected to come from the operation of or eventual sale of the collateral.

Loans that are deemed by management to possess unique risk characteristics are evaluated individually for purposes of determining an appropriate lifetime ACLL. The Company uses a discounted cash flow approach, using the loan’s effective interest rate, for determining the ACL on individually evaluated loans, unless the loan is deemed collateral dependent. Collateral dependent loans are evaluated based on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell. The Company may increase or decrease the ACLL for collateral dependent individually evaluated loans based on changes in the estimated expected fair value of the collateral. In cases where the loan is well-secured and the estimated value of the collateral exceeds the amortized cost of the loan, no ACLL is recorded. Changes in the ACLL for all other individually evaluated loans is based substantially on the Company’s evaluation of cash flows expected to be received from such loans.

As of December 31, 2024, $35.8 million of loans were individually evaluated with $2.5 million of ACLL attributed to such loans. At December 31, 2024, three individually evaluated loans with recorded investments totaling $2.5 million were evaluated using a discounted cash flow approach and the remaining loans totaling $33.2 million were evaluated based on the underlying value of the collateral. One $6.4 million commercial real estate loan was accruing at year end, while all other individually evaluated loans were on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2024.

As of December 31, 2023, $20.0 million of loans were individually evaluated with $165,000 of ACLL attributed to such loans. At December 31, 2023, one individually evaluated loan with a recorded investment of $2.5 million was evaluated using a discounted cash flow approach and the remaining loans totaling $17.5 million were evaluated based on the underlying value of the collateral. The loan evaluated using the discounted cash flow method was accruing at year end, while the remaining individually evaluated loans were all on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2023.

Collateral Dependent Loans. Loans that have been classified as collateral dependent are loans where substantially all repayment of the loan is expected to come from the operation of or eventual liquidation of the collateral.

The following table summarizes individually evaluated collateral dependent loans by class and collateral type as of December 31, 2024:

	Collateral Type
	Single Family Residence		Warehouse		Condominium		Automobile		Business Assets		Total
	(In thousands)
One-to-four family	$	1,113	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,113
Commercial real estate		—		11,995		—		—		—		11,995
Construction and land		8,150		—		11,384		—		—		19,534
Commercial business		—		—		—		—		604		604
Total collateral dependent loans	$	9,263	$	11,995	$	11,384	$	—	$	604	$	33,246

The following table summarizes individually evaluated collateral dependent loans by class and collateral type as of December 31, 2023:

	Collateral Type
	Single Family Residence		Condominium		Automobile		Business Assets		Total
	(In thousands)
One-to-four family	$	1,426	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,426
Construction and land		—		14,981		—		—		14,981
Home equity		30		—		—		—		30
Auto and other consumer		—		—		180		—		180
Commercial business		—		119		—		652		771
Total collateral dependent loans	$	1,456	$	15,100	$	180	$	652	$	17,388

Modified Loans to Troubled Borrowers. On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2022-02, which introduces new reporting requirements for modifications of loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The Company refers to these loans as modified loans to troubled borrowers ("MLTB"). A MLTB arises from a modification made to a loan in order to alleviate temporary difficulties in the borrower’s financial condition and/or constraints on the borrower’s ability to repay the loan, and to minimize potential losses to the Company. GAAP requires that certain types of modifications be reported, which consist of the following: (i) principal forgiveness, (ii) interest rate reduction, (iii) other-than-insignificant payment delay, (iv) term extension, or any combination of the foregoing. The ACLL for a MLTB is measured on a collective basis, as with other loans in the loan portfolio, unless management determines that such loans no longer possess risk characteristics similar to others in the loan portfolio. In those instances, the ACLL for a MLTB is determined through individual evaluation.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, there were two new MLTB. A commercial business loan with a recorded investment of $17,000 at the time of modification for which the Bank agreed to deferred principal payments and the borrower agreed to resume both principal and interest payments at the end of the deferral period. The commercial business loan was not in compliance with the modified terms at December 31, 2024, and the balance was charged-off. The Bank also agreed to defer payments on a commercial real estate loan with a recorded investment of $6.4 million. The commercial real estate loan was in compliance with the modified terms at December 31, 2024.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, there was one new MLTB, a commercial business loan with a recorded investment of $119,000 for which the Bank agreed to deferred principal payments. The borrower continues to make interest-only payments and the loan was current at December 31, 2023, based on the modified terms.

Note 4 - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Credit Loss, Financial Instrument [Text Block]

Note 4 - Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans ("ACLL")

The Company maintains an ACLL in accordance with ASC 326: Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. ASC 326 requires the Company to recognize estimates for lifetime credit losses on loans and unfunded loan commitments at the time of origination or acquisition. The recognition of credit losses at origination or acquisition represents the Company’s best estimate of lifetime expected credit losses, given the facts and circumstances associated with a particular loan or group of loans with similar risk characteristics. The ACLL is recognized in loans receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is adjusted as a provision (recapture of provision) for credit losses on loans on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 effective January 1, 2023, as discussed in Note 1.

The following tables detail activity in the allowance for credit losses on loans by class for the periods shown:

	At or For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
	Beginning Balance		Charge-offs			Recoveries		Provision for (Recapture of) Credit Losses			Ending Balance
	(In thousands)
One-to-four family	$	2,975	$	—		$	44	$	1,738		$	4,757
Multi-family		1,154		—			—		1,339			2,493
Commercial real estate		3,671		—			2		(1,263	)		2,410
Construction and land		1,889		(4,389	)		—		3,076			576
Home equity		1,077		—			—		245			1,322
Auto and other consumer		4,409		(2,494	)		320		452			2,687
Commercial business		2,335		(7,296	)		36		11,129			6,204
Total	$	17,510	$	(14,179	)	$	402	$	16,716		$	20,449

	At or For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
	Beginning Balance		Impact of Day 1 CECL Adoption			Adjusted Beginning Balance		Charge-offs			Recoveries		Provision for (Recapture of) Credit Losses			Ending Balance
	(In thousands)
One-to-four family	$	3,343	$	(429	)	$	2,914	$	—		$	9	$	52		$	2,975
Multi-family		2,468		(1,449	)		1,019		—			—		135			1,154
Commercial real estate		4,217		(604	)		3,613		—			—		58			3,671
Construction and land		2,344		1,555			3,899		—			—		(2,010	)		1,889
Home equity		549		346			895		(10	)		15		177			1,077
Auto and other consumer		2,024		2,381			4,405		(3,312	)		126		3,190			4,409
Commercial business		786		794			1,580		—			—		755			2,335
Unallocated		385		(385	)		—		—			—		—			—
Total	$	16,116	$	2,209		$	18,325	$	(3,322	)	$	150	$	2,357		$	17,510

Allowance for Credit Losses on Unfunded Loan Commitments ("ACLUC"). The Company estimates expected credit losses on unfunded, off-balance sheet commitments over the contractual period in which the Company is exposed to credit risk from a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless the obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The Company has determined that no allowance is necessary for its home equity line of credit portfolio as it has the contractual ability to unconditionally cancel the available lines of credit. The allowance methodology is similar to the ACLL, but includes an additional estimate of the future utilization of the commitment as determined by historical commitment utilization. The credit risks associated with the unfunded commitments are consistent with the risks outlined for each loan class. The allowance is recognized in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is adjusted as a provision, or recapture of provision, for credit losses on unfunded commitments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The allowance for unfunded commitments was $599,000 and $817,000 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The entire disclosure for credit loss on financial instrument measured at amortized cost basis, net investment in lease, off-balance sheet credit exposure, and available-for-sale debt security.

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Note 5 - Premises and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 5 - Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment consist of the following as of:

	December 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)
Land	$	676		$	2,907
Buildings		3,652			6,697
Building improvements		11,235			17,945
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment		7,483			7,300
Software		592			599
Automobiles		66			66
Construction in progress		6			104
Total premises and equipment		23,710			35,618
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(13,581	)		(17,569	)
Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	$	10,129		$	18,049

Depreciation expense was $1.4 million and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Note 6 - Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]

Note 6 - Leases

The Bank has lease agreements with unaffiliated parties for fifteen locations, comprised of eleven full-service branches, three business centers, and a parking easement. Lease expirations range from one to twenty years, with additional renewal options on certain leases ranging from two to ten years. If the exercise of a renewal option is considered to be reasonably certain, the Company includes the extended term in the calculation of the right-of-use asset and lease liability. At December 31, 2024, the Company's ROU assets and lease liabilities were $17.0 million and $17.5 million, respectively.

Total costs incurred by the Company, as a lessee, were $2.3 million and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and principally related to contractual lease payments on operating leases. The Company's leases do not impose significant covenants or other restrictions on the Company.

The following table presents amounts relevant to the Company's assets leased for use in its operations for the years ended:

	December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In Thousands)
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	2,256	$	1,165
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities		12,158		152

The following table presents the weighted-average remaining lease terms and discount rates of the Company's assets leased for use in its operations at:

	December 31, 2024			December 31, 2023

Weighted-average remaining lease term of operating leases (in years)		12.4			9.0
Weighted-average discount rate of operating leases		7.3	%		2.4	%

All lease agreements require the Bank to pay its pro-rata share of building operating expenses. The minimum annual lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more through the initial lease term are as follows:

	December 31, 2024
Twelve-month period ending:	(In Thousands)
2025	$	2,319
2026		2,329
2027		2,322
2028		2,164
2029		2,101
Thereafter		18,017
Total minimum payments required	$	29,252
Less imputed interest		11,717
Present value of lease liabilities	$	17,535

Note 7 - Servicing Rights on Sold Loans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets [Text Block]

Note 7 - Servicing Rights on Sold Loans

Mortgage loans serviced for FHLB, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Selected commercial loan balances have also been sold in whole or in part to various participants, including the Main Street Lending Program, with servicing retained by First Fed and are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The unpaid principal balances of serviced loans, primarily mortgage loans, were $329.3 million and $366.1 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Loan servicing rights for the periods shown are as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	3,793		$	3,887
Additions		38			149
Change in fair value		(550	)		(243	)
Balance at end of period	$	3,281		$	3,793

The key economic assumptions used in determining the fair value of loan servicing rights for the periods shown are as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023

Constant prepayment rate		6.8	%		7.4	%
Weighted-average life (years)		6.4			6.6
Yield to maturity discount		11.8	%		11.7	%

The fair values of loan servicing rights were approximately $3.3 million and $3.8 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. See Note 15 Fair Value Measurement for additional information.

The following represents servicing and late fees earned in connection with loan servicing rights and is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as a component of noninterest income for the periods shown:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024		2023
	(In thousands)
Servicing fees	$	736	$	916
Late fees		11		9

The following table represents the hypothetical effect on the fair value of the Company's loan servicing rights using unfavorable shock analyses of certain key valuation assumptions as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. This analysis is presented for hypothetical purposes only. As the amounts indicate, changes in fair value based on changes in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated because the relationship of the change in assumptions to the change in fair value may not be linear.

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(Dollars in thousands)
Servicing right fair value	$	3,281		$	3,793

Constant prepayment rate assumption (weighted-average)		6.8	%		7.4	%
Impact on fair value with a 10% adverse change in prepayment speed	$	(129	)	$	(90	)
Impact on fair value with a 20% adverse change in prepayment speed	$	(176	)	$	(175	)

Yield to maturity discount assumption (weighted-average)		11.8	%		11.7	%
Impact on fair value with a 10% adverse change in discount rate	$	(184	)	$	(168	)
Impact on fair value with a 20% adverse change in discount rate	$	(312	)	$	(321	)

The entire disclosure for a transferor's continuing involvement in financial assets that it has transferred in a securitization or asset-backed financing arrangement, the nature of any restrictions on assets reported by an entity in its statement of financial position that relate to a transferred financial asset (including the carrying amounts of such assets), how servicing assets and servicing liabilities are reported, and (for securitization or asset-backed financing arrangements accounted for as sales) when a transferor has continuing involvement with the transferred financial assets and transfers of financial assets accounted for as secured borrowings, how the transfer of financial assets affects an entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.

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Note 8 - Deposits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Deposit Liabilities Disclosures [Text Block]

Note 8 - Deposits

Deposits and weighted-average interest rates at the dates indicated are as follows:

	December 31, 2024					December 31, 2023
	Amount		Weighted- Average Interest Rate			Amount		Weighted- Average Interest Rate
			(Dollars in thousands)
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits	$	256,416		—	%	$	252,083		—	%
Interest-bearing demand deposits		164,891		0.44			169,418		0.56
Money market accounts		413,822		2.26			362,205		1.78
Savings accounts		205,055		1.35			242,148		1.62
Certificates of deposit, customer		464,928		4.18			443,412		4.04
Certificates of deposit, brokered		182,914		4.73			207,626		4.85
Total deposits	$	1,688,026		2.42		$	1,676,892		2.34

The aggregate amount of time deposits in excess of the FDIC insured limit, currently $250,000, at December 31, 2024 and 2023, were $174.4 million and $173.8 million, respectively.

Maturities of certificates at the dates indicated are as follows:

	December 31, 2024
	(In thousands)
Within one year or less	$	527,486
After one year through two years		66,767
After two years through three years		29,378
After three years through four years		21,967
After four years through five years		2,244
Total certificates of deposit	$	647,842

At December 31, 2024 and 2023, deposits included $100.8 million and $114.2 million, respectively, in public fund deposits. The Bank had an outstanding letter of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines ("FHLB") with a notional amount of $60.0 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, to secure public deposits. The notional amount exceeds the minimum collateral requirements established by the Washington Public Deposit Protection Commission. Also included in deposits at December 31, 2024 and 2023, were funds held by federally recognized tribes totaling $20.1 million and $18.4 million, respectively. Investment securities with a carrying value of $22.8 million and $23.8 million were pledged as collateral for these deposits at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The pledged carrying value exceeds the minimum collateral requirements established by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Interest on deposits by type for the periods shown was as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024		2023
	(In thousands)
Demand deposits	$	777	$	796
Money market accounts		10,017		4,217
Savings accounts		3,512		3,019
Certificates of deposit, customer		17,838		12,520
Certificates of deposit, brokered		10,283		6,467
Total deposit interest expense	$	42,427	$	27,019

Note 9 - Borrowings

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances, Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 9 - Borrowings

First Fed is a member of the FHLB. As a member, First Fed has a committed line of credit of up to 35% of total assets, subject to the amount of FHLB stock ownership and certain collateral requirements.

First Fed maintains borrowing arrangements with the FHLB to borrow funds under long-term, fixed-rate advance agreements. First Fed also has overnight borrowings through FHLB which renew daily until paid. First Fed periodically uses fixed-rate advances maturing in less than one year as an alternative source of funds. All borrowings are secured by collateral consisting of single-family, home equity, commercial real estate, and multi-family loans receivable in the amounts of $951.8 million and $896.1 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Bank had outstanding letters of credit from the FHLB with notional amounts of $60.0 million to secure public deposits and $772,000 to secure the Bellevue, Washington branch lease at December 31, 2024.

First Fed also has an established borrowing arrangement with the Federal Reserve Board of San Francisco ("FRB") to utilize the discount window for short-term borrowing. Available borrowing capacity was $17.9 million and $6.6 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. No funds have been borrowed to date. Investment securities with a carrying value of $18.6 million and $6.9 million were pledged to the FRB at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

On March 25, 2021, the Company completed a private placement of $40.0 million of 3.75% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) to certain qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors. The net proceeds to the Company from the sale of the Notes were approximately $39.3 million after deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The Notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital for the Company for regulatory capital purposes. The Company used the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes. Beginning in April 2026, the interest rate will reset quarterly to the three-month SOFR plus 300-basis points.

On May 20, 2022, First Northwest consummated a borrowing arrangement with NexBank for a $20.0 million revolving line of credit. Borrowings are secured by a blanket lien on First Northwest's personal property assets (with certain exclusions), including all the outstanding shares of First Fed, cash, loans receivable, and limited partnership investments. The Company was in compliance with all covenants at December 31, 2024, including fixed coverage, Tier 1 leverage, and risk-based capital ratio minimum requirements and classified assets to Tier 1 capital and Texas ratio maximum requirements. The line of credit matures on May 17, 2025.

In June 2023, First Fed established a Bank Term Funding Program ("BTFP") borrowing arrangement with the FRB as an additional source of liquidity. Available borrowing capacity was $15.2 million at December 31, 2023. No funds were borrowed between June 2023 and March 2024, when the BTFP stopped funding new loans, effectively ending the Bank's participation in the program. Investment securities with a carrying value of $12.9 million were pledged to secure the BTFP at December 31, 2023.

FHLB advances, line of credit, and subordinated debt outstanding by type of advance were as follows:

	December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)
Long-term advances	$	160,000	$	80,000
Overnight variable-rate advances		130,000		195,000
Line of credit		6,500		6,500
Subordinated debt, net		39,514		39,436

The maximum and average outstanding balances and average interest rates on FHLB overnight variable-rate advances were as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(Dollars in thousands)
Maximum outstanding at any month-end	$	270,000		$	195,000
Monthly average outstanding		137,750			149,500
Weighted-average daily interest rates
Annual		5.38	%		5.26	%
Period End		4.64	%		5.52	%
Interest expense during the period		6,937			6,674

The maximum and average outstanding balances and average interest rates on FHLB short-term, fixed-rate advances were as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(Dollars in thousands)
Maximum outstanding at any month-end	$	—		$	95,000
Monthly average outstanding		—			25,000
Weighted-average daily interest rates
Annual		—	%		5.08	%
Period End		—	%		—	%
Interest expense during the period		—			1,692

The maximum and average outstanding balances and average interest rates on FHLB long-term, fixed-rate advances were as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(Dollars in thousands)
Maximum outstanding at any month-end	$	170,000		$	85,000
Monthly average outstanding		136,250			81,667
Weighted-average interest rates
Annual		3.35	%		2.00	%
Period End		3.63	%		2.09	%
Interest expense during the period		4,455			1,650

The amounts by year of maturity and weighted-average interest rate of FHLB long-term, fixed-rate advances are as follows:

	December 31, 2024					December 31, 2023
	Amount		Weighted- Average Interest Rate			Amount		Weighted- Average Interest Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
Within one year or less	$	30,000		1.93	%	$	25,000		2.76	%
After one year through two years		55,000		3.86			30,000		1.93
After two years through three years		50,000		3.96			15,000		1.55
After three years through four years		25,000		4.50			10,000		1.76
Total FHLB long-term, fixed rate advances	$	160,000		3.63		$	80,000		2.09	%

The maximum and average outstanding balances and average interest rates on the line of credit were as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(Dollars in thousands)
Maximum outstanding at any month-end	$	10,000		$	11,000
Monthly average outstanding		6,635			9,327
Weighted-average interest rates
Annual		9.41	%		9.15	%
Period End		8.00	%		9.00	%
Interest expense during the period		623			854

The maximum and average outstanding balances and average interest rates on subordinated debt were as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(Dollars in thousands)
Maximum outstanding at any month-end	$	39,514		$	39,436
Monthly average outstanding		39,475			39,395
Weighted-average interest yields
Annual		4.00	%		4.01	%
Period End		3.99	%		4.00	%
Interest expense during the period		1,578			1,578

Note 10 - Federal Taxes on Income

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 10 - Income Taxes

Income tax expense is substantially due to Federal income taxes. The Company accrues a provision for income tax for certain states in which we have both employees and collateral for loans, thereby creating nexus in those states for income tax purposes. The provision for income taxes for the periods shown is summarized as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(In thousands)
Current	$	465		$	415
Deferred		(1,409	)		134
Total (benefit) provision for income tax	$	(944	)	$	549

A reconciliation of the tax provision (benefit) based on statutory corporate tax rates, estimated to be 21% for the year ended December 31, 2024, on pre-tax income and the provision (benefit) shown in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods shown is summarized as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(In thousands)
Federal income tax computed at statutory rates	$	(1,587	)	$	562
State taxes		(37	)		5
Low-income housing tax credits		(43	)		(25	)
Tax-exempt income, net of amount disallowed		39			(63	)
Bank-owned life insurance income		(568	)		(195	)
Bank-owned life insurance early surrender of contract		1,172			—
Bank-owned life insurance penalty for early surrender of contract		261			—
FDIC penalty		—			151
Other, net		(181	)		114
Total (benefit) provision for income tax	$	(944	)	$	549

As a result of the bad debt deductions taken in years prior to 1988, retained earnings include accumulated earnings of approximately $6.4 million, on which federal income taxes have not been provided. If, in the future, this portion of retained earnings is used for any purpose other than to absorb losses on loans or on property acquired through foreclosure, federal income taxes may be imposed at the then-prevailing corporate tax rates. The Company does not contemplate that such amounts will be used for any purpose that would create a federal income tax liability; therefore, no provision has been made.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. These calculations are based on many complex factors including estimates of the timing of reversals of temporary differences, the interpretation of federal income tax laws, and a determination of the differences between the tax and the financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ significantly from the estimates and interpretations used in determining the current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company has a cumulative Federal net operating loss of $8.0 million. This net operating loss is not subject to expiration and is able to offset 80% of taxable income in each future year. We believe there will be sufficient income in future years to utilize the loss and, therefore, a valuation allowance is not necessary. In 2023, the Company wrote off its investment in Quin Ventures. The $8.4 million tax loss as a result of the investment being written off contributed to an overall Federal net operating loss of $6.3 million which was included in the Company's consolidated tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The Company applies the provisions of FASB ASC 740 that require the application of a more-likely-than-not recognition criterion for the reporting of uncertain tax positions on its financial statements. The Company had no unrecognized tax assets at December 31, 2024 and 2023. Interest and penalties are recognized in income tax expense. The Company recognized no interest or penalties during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The Company files consolidated income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and is no longer subject to tax examinations for years ending before December 31, 2021.

The components of net deferred tax assets and liabilities at the periods shown are summarized as follows:

	December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets
Allowance for credit losses on loans	$	4,517	$	3,932
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale		8,240		8,674
Accrued compensation		418		432
Nonaccrual loans		2		2
ESOP timing differences		173		168
Restricted stock awards		394		297
Deferred lease liabilities		3,763		1,379
Net operating loss carryforward		1,710		1,317
Tax credits carryforward		1,181		1,009
Other, net		129		—
Total deferred tax assets		20,527		17,210
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred loan fees		1,029		1,027
Bank-owned life insurance early surrender of contract		568		—
Accumulated depreciation		459		706
Outside basis differences in pass-through entity investments		545		510
Defined benefit plan		540		576
Right of use assets		3,648		1,298
Other, net		—		92
Total deferred tax liabilities		6,789		4,209
Deferred tax asset, net	$	13,738	$	13,001

The entire disclosure for income tax.

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Note 11 - Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]

Note 11 - Benefit Plans

Single-employer Pension Plan

Effective March 23, 2021, the Company established the First Federal Defined Benefit Plan ("Bank DB Plan"), a single-employer plan. On March 23, 2021, all assets and liabilities were transferred from the prior Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions to the newly established Bank DB Plan.

The Bank DB Plan is a defined benefit pension plan covering current and former employees. Benefits available under the plan are frozen. As a result, no new participants are allowed. The plan provides defined benefits based on years of service and final average salary prior to the freeze. The Company uses December 31 as the measurement date for this plan.

A related prior service cost of $1.3 million and $1.4 million, net of tax, was included in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Company's balance sheet at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The prior service cost is expected to be amortized over 15 years.

The following table summarizes the changes in benefit obligations and plan assets for the periods shown:

	December 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
	(Dollars in thousands)
Change in fair value of plan assets
Fair value at beginning of period	$	10,923		$	10,813
Actual return on plan assets		38			777
Company contributions		27			—
Benefits paid		(771	)		(667	)
Fair value at end of period	$	10,217		$	10,923

Change in projected benefit obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period	$	10,398		$	10,618
Interest cost		461			492
Actuarial loss		(131	)		(45	)
Benefits paid		(771	)		(667	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of period	$	9,957		$	10,398

Funded status at period end	$	260		$	525

Amounts recognized on Consolidated Balance Sheet
Other assets	$	260		$	525
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,788	)		(1,708	)
Net amount recognized	$	2,048		$	2,233

Other changes recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income
Net loss (gain)	$	252		$	(398	)
Amortization of prior service cost credit		(150	)		(150	)
Net periodic benefit (income) cost	$	102		$	(548	)

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine projected obligation
Discount rate		5.45	%		4.90	%
Rate of compensation increase		N/A			N/A

The Company does not expect to make a contribution to the Bank DB Plan in 2025. It is the policy of the Company to fund no less than the minimum funding amount required by ERISA. The following table sets forth the components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the periods shown:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(Dollars in thousands)
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Interest cost	$	461		$	492
Expected return on plan assets		(421	)		(424	)
Amortization of prior service cost		150			150
Net periodic benefit cost	$	190		$	218

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net cost
Discount rate		4.90	%		5.10	%
Expected long-term return on plan assets		5.30	%		5.40	%
Rate of compensation increase		N/A			N/A

The expected long-term return on plan assets assumption was developed as a weighted average rate based on the target asset allocation of the plan and the Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions for the corresponding fiscal year end. Gains and losses are recognized in accordance with the standard amortization provisions of the applicable accounting guidance. The Company's net periodic benefit income recognized for the Bank DB Plan is sensitive to the discount rate and expected return on plan assets.

From initial funding in the first quarter of 2021 through December 31, 2024, the Bank DB Plan assets have been invested primarily in fixed income and large U.S. equity funds, with additional investments in international equity, real estate, and small/mid-range U.S. equity funds. The target allocations for 2025 by asset category are presented in the table below.

Asset Category
Fixed Income			80% - 100%
U.S. Equities			0% - 30%
Non-U.S. Equities			0% - 20%
Real Assets			0% - 10%

Benefit payments projected to be made from the Bank DB Plan are as follows:

	December 31, 2024
	(Dollars in thousands)
Estimated future benefit payments
2025	$	2,050
2026		850
2027		700
2028		660
2029		610
Years 2030 - 2034		3,480
Thereafter		1,607
Projected benefit obligation	$	9,957

Fair value measurements, including descriptions of Level 1, 2, and 3 of the fair value hierarchy and the valuation methods employed by the Company are provided in Note 15 - Fair Value Measurements. Plan investment assets measured at fair value by level and in total are as follows:

	December 31, 2024
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
	(In thousands)
Large U.S. Equity	$	1,516	$	—	$	—	$	1,516
Small/Mid U.S. Equity		130		—		—		130
International Equity		410		—		—		410
Fixed Income		8,161		—		—		8,161
Total DB plan investments	$	10,217	$	—	$	—	$	10,217

	December 31, 2023
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
	(In thousands)
Large U.S. Equity	$	857	$	—	$	—	$	857
International Equity		216		—		—		216
Fixed Income		9,850		—		—		9,850
Total DB plan investments	$	10,923	$	—	$	—	$	10,923

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan

First Fed also sponsors a nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan ("DCP") for members of the Board of Directors and eligible officer-level employees. This plan, approved by the Board on February 1, 2012, allows eligible participants to defer and invest a portion of their earnings in a selection of investment options identified in the plan at no expense to First Fed. All deferrals are remitted to Principal, the Plan Administrator, and held in a trust. The aggregate balance held in trust at December 31, 2024, was $1.8 million. The Company's obligation to make payments under the DCP is a general obligation of the Company and is to be paid from the Company's general assets. As such, participants are general unsecured creditors of the Company with respect to their participation of the plan. The market value of the DCP assets is recorded in "other assets" and the related liability to participants is recorded in "other liabilities" on the Balance Sheet.

The Company also has agreements with certain key officers that provide for potential payments upon retirement, disability, termination, change in control and death.

401(k) Plan

First Fed maintains a single-employer 401(k) plan. Employees may contribute up to 100% of their pre-tax compensation to the 401(k) plan, subject to regulatory limits. First Fed provides matching funds of 50% limited to the first 6% of salary contributed. First Fed's contributions were $543,000 and $566,000 during the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

In connection with the mutual to stock conversion, the Company established an ESOP for eligible employees of the Company and the Bank. Employees of the Company who have been credited with at least 1,000 hours of service during a 12-month period are eligible to participate in the ESOP.

Pursuant to the Plan, the ESOP purchased in the open market 8% of the common stock originally issued in the mutual to stock conversion. As of December 31, 2024, 1,048,029 shares, or 100% of the total, have been purchased in the open market at an average price of $12.45 per share with funds borrowed from First Northwest. The Bank will make contributions to the ESOP in amounts necessary to amortize the ESOP loan payable to First Northwest over a period of 20 years, bearing estimated interest at 2.46%.

Shares purchased by the ESOP with the loan proceeds are held in a suspense account and allocated to ESOP participants on a pro rata basis as principal and interest payments are made by the ESOP to the Company. The loan is secured by shares purchased with the loan proceeds and will be repaid by the ESOP with funds from the Bank's discretionary contributions to the ESOP and earnings on the ESOP assets. Annual principal and interest payments of $837,000 and $835,000 were made by the ESOP during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

As shares are committed to be released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the average daily market prices of the shares and the shares become outstanding for EPS computations. The compensation expense is accrued monthly throughout the year. Dividends on allocated and unallocated ESOP shares will be recorded as a reduction of debt and accrued interest.

Compensation expense related to the ESOP for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, was $353,000 and $418,000, respectively.

Shares issued to the ESOP as of the dates indicated are as follows:

	December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands, except share data)
Allocated shares		492,208		439,174
Committed-to-be-released shares		26,442		26,514
Unallocated shares		529,379		582,341
Total ESOP shares issued		1,048,029		1,048,029
Fair value of unallocated shares	$	5,400	$	9,283

Stock-based Compensation

On November 16, 2015, the Company's shareholders approved the First Northwest Bancorp 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2015 EIP"), which provided for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units to eligible participants. The cost of awards under the 2015 EIP generally is based on the fair value of the awards on their grant date. Shares of common stock issued under the EIP may be authorized but unissued shares or repurchased shares. During the year ended June 30, 2017, the Company purchased and retired 523,014 shares of common stock to be used for future stock awards.

In May 2020, the Company's shareholders approved the First Northwest Bancorp 2020 Equity Incentive Plan ("2020 EIP"), which provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock shares or restricted stock units, and performance share awards to eligible participants through May 2030. The cost of awards under the 2020 EIP generally is based on the fair value of the awards on their grant date. The maximum number of shares that may be utilized for awards under the 2020 EIP is 520,000. At December 31, 2024, there were 221,587 total shares available for grant under the 2020 EIP, all of which are available to be granted as restricted shares. Following adoption of the 2020 EIP, no additional awards may be made under the 2015 EIP. At December 31, 2024, there were 6,920 restricted shares outstanding under the 2015 EIP that are expected to vest subject to the 2015 EIP plan provisions.

During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, restricted awards of 81,181 and 32,449 shares were awarded, respectively, and no stock options were granted. Restricted shares vest ratably over periods of up to five years from the date of grant provided the eligible participant remains in service to the Company. The Company recognizes compensation expense for the restricted awards based on the fair value of the shares at the grant date amortized over the stated period.

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, total stock compensation expense for the 2015 and 2020 EIPs was $957,000 and $1.4 million, respectively.

Included in the above stock compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, was directors' stock compensation of $242,000 and $246,000, respectively.

The following tables provide a summary of changes in non-vested restricted awards for the periods shown:

	For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2024
	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested at January 1, 2024		96,022		$	17.02
Granted		81,181			13.93
Vested		(52,718	)		17.10
Canceled ⁽¹⁾		(13,164	)		17.10
Forfeited		(14,257	)		16.48
Non-vested at December 31, 2024		97,064		$	14.46

(1) A surrender of vested stock awards by a participant surrendering the number of shares valued at the current stock price at the vesting date to cover the participant's tax obligation of the vested shares. The surrendered shares are canceled and are unavailable for reissue.

As of December 31, 2024, there was $762,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted shares. The cost is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period which is approximately 1.87 years.

Note 12 - Regulatory Capital Requirements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Text Block]

Note 12 - Regulatory Capital Requirements

Under Federal regulations, pre-conversion retained earnings are restricted for the protection of pre-conversion depositors. The Company is a financial holding company under the supervision of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Financial holding companies are subject to capital adequacy requirements of the Federal Reserve Board under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and the regulations of the Federal Reserve Board. The Bank is a federally insured institution and thereby is subject to the capital requirements established by the FDIC. The Federal Reserve Board capital requirements generally parallel the FDIC requirements. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to financial holding companies.

The minimum requirements are a ratio of common equity Tier 1 capital ("CET1 capital") to total risk-weighted assets the ("CET1 risk-based ratio") of 4.5%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.0%, a total capital ratio of 8.0%, and a leverage ratio of 4.0%. In addition to the minimum regulatory capital ratios, First Northwest Bancorp and First Fed must maintain a capital conservation buffer consisting of additional CET1 capital greater than 2.5% of risk-weighted assets in order to avoid limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses based on percentages of retained income that could be utilized for such actions. At December 31, 2024, the Bank's CETI capital exceeded the required capital conservation buffer.

At periodic intervals, banking regulators routinely examine First Northwest and First Fed as part of their legally prescribed oversight of the banking industry. A future examination could include a review of certain transactions or other amounts reported in the Company's consolidated financial statements. Based on these examinations, the regulators can direct that the Company's consolidated financial statements be adjusted in accordance with their findings. In view of the uncertain regulatory environment in which First Northwest and First Fed operate, the extent, if any, to which a forthcoming regulatory examination may ultimately result in adjustments to the accompanying consolidated financial statements cannot presently be determined.

At December 31, 2024, First Fed exceeded all regulatory capital requirements. As of December 31, 2024, the most recent regulatory notifications categorized First Fed as "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as "well capitalized," the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, CET1 risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the following table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed First Fed’s category.

Actual and required capital amounts and ratios are presented for First Fed in the following table:

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To Be Categorized As Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of December 31, 2024
Common equity tier 1 capital	$	208,836		12.44	%	$	75,515		4.50	%	$	109,077		6.50	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		208,836		12.44			100,686		6.00			134,248		8.00
Total risk-based capital		228,409		13.61			134,248		8.00			167,810		10.00
Tier 1 leverage capital		208,836		9.39			88,930		4.00			111,163		5.00

As of December 31, 2023
Common equity tier 1 capital	$	214,049		13.12	%	$	73,407		4.50	%	$	106,032		6.50	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		214,049		13.12			97,876		6.00			130,501		8.00
Total risk-based capital		230,163		14.11			130,501		8.00			163,127		10.00
Tier 1 leverage capital		214,049		9.90			86,508		4.00			108,135		5.00

The entire disclosure for regulatory capital requirement for depository and lending institutions. Institutions include, but not are not limited to, finance company, insured depository institution, bank holding company, savings and loan association holding company, bank and savings institution not federally insured, mortgage company, foreign financial institution and credit union.

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Note 13 - Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Note 13 - Related Party Transactions

Certain directors and executive officers are also customers who transact business with First Fed. All loans and commitments included in such transactions were made in compliance with applicable laws on substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral) as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons and do not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present any other unfavorable features.

The following table presents the activity in loans to directors and executive officers for the periods shown:

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance	$	236		$	64
Loan advances		525			34
Loan repayments		(676	)		—
Reclassifications ⁽¹⁾		9,723			138
Ending balance	$	9,808		$	236

(1) Represents loans that were once considered related party but are no longer considered related party or loans that were not related party that subsequently became related party loans.

Deposits and certificates from related parties totaled $7.0 million and $4.5 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The entire disclosure for related party transactions. Examples of related party transactions include transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiary; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) and entity and its principal owners; and (d) affiliates.

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Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies

First Fed is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments generally represent a commitment to extend credit in the form of loans. The instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

First Fed’s exposure to credit loss, in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit, is represented by the contractual notional amount of those instruments. First Fed uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. Management does not anticipate any material loss as a result of these transactions.

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established by the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. First Fed evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. First Fed did not incur any significant losses on its commitments for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023.

The following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent credit risk at:

	December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(In thousands)
Commitments to grant loans	$	—	$	220
Standby letters of credit		2,017		200
Unfunded commitments under lines of credit or existing loans		163,827		147,981

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Investments - The carrying value of the unconsolidated LIHTC investment was $4.5 million and $4.7 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized tax benefits of $292,000 and $194,000 and proportional amortization of $251,000 and $165,000, respectively.

Total unfunded contingent commitments related to the Company’s LIHTC investment totaled $2.4 million and $4.4 million, at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company expects to fund LIHTC commitments of $1.9 million during the year ending December 31, 2025, with the remaining commitment of $522,000 funded prior to December 31, 2037. There were no impairment losses on the Company’s LIHTC investment during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Legal contingencies - Various legal claims may arise from time to time in the normal course of business, which, in the opinion of management, have no current material effect on First Fed’s consolidated financial statements.

Significant group concentrations of credit risk - Concentration of credit risk is the risk associated with a lack of diversification, such as having substantial loan concentrations in a specific type of loan within First Fed’s loan portfolio, thereby exposing First Fed to greater risks resulting from adverse economic, political, regulatory, geographic, industrial, or credit developments. Loans to one borrower are subject to the state banking regulations general limitation of 20 percent of First Fed’s equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). At December 31, 2024 and 2023, First Fed’s most significant concentration of credit risk was in loans secured by real estate. These loans totaled approximately $1.33 billion and $1.33 billion, or 78.3% and 80.0%, of First Fed’s total loan portfolio at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Real estate construction, including land acquisition and land development, commercial real estate, multi-family, home equity, and one-to-four family residential loans, are included in the total loans secured by real estate for purposes of this calculation.

At December 31, 2024 and 2023, First Fed’s most significant investment portfolio exposure was with U.S. Government, its agencies, and Government-Sponsored Enterprises ("GSEs"). First Fed’s exposure, which results from positions in securities issued by the U.S. Government, its agencies, and securities guaranteed by GSEs, was $134.7 million and $88.7 million, or 38.0% and 28.7% of First Fed’s total investment portfolio (including FHLB stock), at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, First Fed's second most significant investment concentration of credit risk was from municipal bonds totaling $77.9 million and $87.8 million, or 22.0% and 28.4% of the total investment portfolio, respectively.

Note 15 - Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

Note 15 - Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the Company’s principal market. The Company has established and documented its process for determining the fair values of its assets and liabilities, where applicable. Fair value is based on quoted market prices, when available, for identical or similar assets or liabilities. In the absence of quoted market prices, management determines the fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities using valuation models or third-party pricing services, both of which rely on market-based parameters when available, such as interest rate yield curves, option volatilities and credit spreads, or unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs may be based on management’s judgment, assumptions, and estimates related to credit quality, liquidity, interest rates, and other relevant inputs.

Any changes to valuation methodologies are reviewed by management to ensure they are relevant and justified. Valuation methodologies are refined as more market-based data becomes available.

A three-level valuation hierarchy is used in determining fair value that is based on the transparency of the inputs used in the valuation process. The inputs used in determining fair value in each of the three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Either: (i) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; (ii) observable inputs, such as interest rates or yield curves; or (iii) inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs.

The hierarchy gives the highest ranking to Level 1 inputs and the lowest ranking to Level 3 inputs. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement.

The Company used the following methods to measure fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis.

Securities available for sale: Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified as Level 1. Level 1 instruments include highly liquid government bonds, securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, and exchange-traded equity securities. If quoted prices are not available, management determines fair value using pricing models, quoted prices of similar securities, which are considered Level 2, or discounted cash flows. In certain cases, where there is limited activity in the market for an instrument, assumptions must be made to determine their fair value. Such instruments are classified as Level 3.

Sold loan servicing rights, at fair value: The fair value of sold loan servicing rights is determined through a discounted cash flow analysis, which uses interest rates, prepayment speeds, discount rates, and delinquency rate assumptions as inputs. Servicing rights are classified as Level 3 due to reliance on assumptions used in the valuation.

Loans receivable, net: The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rate at which similar loans and leases would be made to borrowers with similar credit and for the same remaining maturities. Additionally, to be consistent with the requirements under FASB ASC Topic 820 for Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, the loans were valued at a price that represents the Company’s exit price or the price at which these instruments would be sold or transferred.

Interest rate swap derivative: The fair values of interest rate swap agreements are based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2). The Company’s derivatives are traded in an over-the-counter market where quoted market prices are not always available. Therefore, the fair values of derivatives are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs. The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative, but could include interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rates, and volatility factors to value the position. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including market transactions and third-party pricing services. The fair values of all interest rate swaps are determined from third-party pricing services without adjustment.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis - Assets and liabilities are considered to be fair valued on a recurring basis if fair value is measured regularly (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly). The following tables show the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the dates indicated:

	December 31, 2024
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Financial Assets	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale
Municipal bonds	$	12,059	$	65,817	$	—	$	77,876
ABS agency		—		12,876		—		12,876
ABS corporate		—		16,122		—		16,122
SBA		—		8,666		—		8,666
Corporate debt		1,917		52,574		—		54,491
MBS agency		—		98,697		—		98,697
MBS non-agency		—		39,735		31,881		71,616
Sold loan servicing rights		—		—		3,281		3,281
Interest rate swap derivative		—		267		—		267
Total assets measured at fair value	$	13,976	$	294,754	$	35,162	$	343,892
Financial Liabilities
Interest rate swap derivative	$	—	$	123	$	—	$	123

	December 31, 2023
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
Financial Assets	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale
Municipal bonds	$	5,118	$	82,643	$	—	$	87,761
ABS agency		—		11,782		—		11,782
ABS corporate		—		5,286		—		5,286
Corporate debt		1,883		49,571		—		51,454
MBS agency		—		63,247		—		63,247
MBS non-agency		—		48,624		27,469		76,093
Sold loan servicing rights		—		—		3,793		3,793
Total assets measured at fair value	$	7,001	$	261,153	$	31,262	$	299,416
Financial Liabilities
Interest rate swap derivative	$	—	$	1,002	$	—	$	1,002

The following table provides a description of the valuation technique, unobservable input, and qualitative information about the unobservable inputs for the Company's assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 and measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the date indicated:

December 31, 2024	Fair Value (In thousands)		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range (Weighted Average) (a)
Sold loan servicing rights	$	3,281	Discounted cash flow	Constant prepayment rate	5.05% - 29.58% (6.83%)
				Discount rate	11.13% - 13.52% (11.78%)
MBS non-agency	$	31,881	Consensus pricing	Offered quotes	99 - 101
(a) Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the instruments.

The following tables summarize the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, at the dates indicated:

	As of or For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(In thousands)
Sold loan servicing rights:
Balance at beginning of period	$	3,793		$	3,887
Servicing rights that result from transfers and sale of financial assets		38			149
Changes in fair value due to changes in model inputs or assumptions ⁽¹⁾		(550	)		(243	)
Balance at end of period	$	3,281		$	3,793
(1) Represents changes due to collection/realization of expected cash flows and curtailments.

	As of or For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(In thousands)
Securities available for sale:
MBS non-agency
Balance at beginning of period	$	27,469		$	29,599
Purchases		22,683			—
Principal payments and maturities		(18,410	)		(1,912	)
Unrealized Gains (Losses)		139			(218	)
Balance at end of period	$	31,881		$	27,469

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis - Assets are considered to be fair valued on a nonrecurring basis if the fair value measurement of the instrument does not necessarily result in a change in the amount recorded on the consolidated balance sheets. Generally, nonrecurring valuation is the result of the application of other accounting pronouncements that require assets or liabilities to be assessed for impairment or recorded at the lower of cost or fair value.

The following tables present the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at the dates indicated:

	December 31, 2024
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(In thousands)
Collateral dependent loans	$	—	$	—	$	33,246	$	33,246

	December 31, 2023
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(In thousands)
Collateral dependent loans	$	—	$	—	$	17,388	$	17,388

At December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no collateral dependent loans with discounts to appraisal disposition value or other unobservable inputs.

The following tables present the carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments at the dates indicated:

	December 31, 2024
	Carrying		Estimated Fair		Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Amount		Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	72,448	$	72,448	$	72,448	$	—	$	—
Investment securities available for sale		340,344		340,344		13,976		294,487		31,881
Loans held for sale		472		472		—		472		—
Loans receivable, net		1,675,186		1,536,748		—		—		1,536,748
FHLB stock		14,435		14,435		—		14,435		—
Accrued interest receivable		8,159		8,159		—		8,159		—
Servicing rights on sold loans, at fair value		3,281		3,281		—		—		3,281
Interest rate swap derivative		267		267		—		267		—
Financial liabilities
Demand deposits	$	1,040,184	$	1,040,184	$	1,040,184	$	—	$	—
Time deposits		647,842		648,232		—		—		648,232
FHLB borrowings		290,000		288,512		—		—		288,512
Line of credit		6,500		6,526		—		—		6,526
Subordinated debt, net		39,514		39,974		—		—		39,974
Accrued interest payable		3,295		3,295		—		3,295		—
Interest rate swap derivative		123		123		—		123		—

	December 31, 2023
	Carrying		Estimated Fair		Fair Value Measurements Using:
	Amount		Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(In thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	123,169	$	123,169	$	123,169	$	—	$	—
Investment securities available for sale		295,623		295,623		7,001		261,153		27,469
Loans held for sale		753		753		—		753		—
Loans receivable, net		1,642,518		1,506,130		—		—		1,506,130
FHLB stock		13,664		13,664		—		13,664		—
Accrued interest receivable		7,894		7,894		—		7,894		—
Servicing rights on sold loans, at fair value		3,793		3,793		—		—		3,793
Financial liabilities
Demand deposits	$	1,025,854	$	1,025,854	$	1,025,854	$	—	$	—
Time deposits		651,038		648,428		—		—		648,428
FHLB Borrowings		275,000		271,284		—		—		271,284
Line of credit		6,500		6,524		—		—		6,524
Subordinated debt, net		39,436		42,116		—		—		42,116
Accrued interest payable		3,396		3,396		—		3,396		—
Interest rate swap derivative		1,002		1,002		—		1,002		—

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Note 16 - Earnings Per Common Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

Note 16 - Earnings per Common Share

The two-class method is used for computing basic and diluted earnings per share. Under the two-class method, EPS is determined for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participating rights in undistributed earnings. The Company has issued restricted shares under share-based compensation plans which qualify as participating securities.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the components used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods shown.

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(In thousands, except share data)
Net (loss) income attributable to parent:
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders	$	(6,613	)	$	2,286
Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities		(4	)		(11	)
(Loss) earnings allocated to common shareholders	$	(6,617	)	$	2,275
Basic:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		9,443,885			9,655,499
Weighted average unvested restricted stock awards		(105,460	)		(135,108	)
Weighted average unallocated ESOP shares		(553,576	)		(602,107	)
Total basic weighted average common shares outstanding		8,784,849			8,918,284
Diluted:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		8,784,849			8,918,284
Dilutive restricted stock awards		—			22,896
Total diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		8,784,849			8,941,180
Basic (loss) earnings per common share	$	(0.75	)	$	0.26
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share	$	(0.75	)	$	0.26

Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computation of EPS if their effect is anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, anti-dilutive shares as calculated under the treasury stock method totaled 20,468 and 10,965, respectively. All potentially dilutive shares are anti-dilutive when a loss per share is recorded and, as a result, are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation.

Note 17 - Derivatives and Hedging Activities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 17 - Derivatives and Hedging Activities

The Company is exposed to certain risk arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates.

Fair Value Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Company is exposed to changes in the fair value of certain of its fixed-rate assets due to changes in benchmark interest rates. The Company uses interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in fair value on these instruments attributable to changes in the designated benchmark interest rate. Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges involve the payment of fixed-rate amounts to a counterparty in exchange for the Company receiving variable-rate payments over the life of the agreement without the exchange of the underlying notional amount.

For derivatives designated and that qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in interest income.

At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the following amounts were recorded on the balance sheet related to cumulative basis adjustment for fair value hedges.

	Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets		Cumulative Amount of Fair Value Hedging Adjustment Included in the Carrying Amount of the Hedged Assets
	(In thousands)
Line item in the Consolidated Balance Sheets where the hedged item is included:
December 31, 2024
Investment securities ⁽¹⁾	$	50,220	$	220
Loans receivable ⁽²⁾		99,812		(188	)
Total	$	150,032	$	32

December 31, 2023
Investment securities ⁽¹⁾	$	51,054	$	1,054

(1) These amounts include the amortized cost basis of a closed portfolio of AFS securities used to designate hedging relationships in which the hedged item is the stated amount of assets in the closed portfolio anticipated to be outstanding for the designated hedged period. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the amortized cost basis of the closed portfolio used in this hedging relationship was $56.7 million, and $57.4 million, respectively; the cumulative basis adjustments associated with this hedging relationship was $220,000 and $1.1 million, respectively; and the amount of the designated hedged items was $50.0 million for both periods.

(2) These amounts include the amortized cost basis of a closed portfolio of loans receivable used to designate hedging relationships in which the hedged item is the stated amount of assets in the closed portfolio anticipated to be outstanding for the designated hedged period. At December 31, 2024, the amortized cost basis of the closed portfolio used in this hedging relationship was $258.1 million, the cumulative basis adjustments associated with this hedging relationship was ($188,000), and the amount of the designated hedged items was $100.0 million. No prior year end information is provided as this hedging relationship was initiated in 2024.

The following table summarizes the Company’s derivative instruments at the date indicated. The Company has master netting agreements with derivative dealers with which it does business, but reflects gross assets and liabilities as “Other assets” and “Other liabilities,” respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as follows:

			Fair Value
	Notional Amount		Other Assets		Other Liabilities
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2024
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate swaps - securities	$	50,000	$	—	$	123
Interest rate swaps - loans		100,000		267		—

December 31, 2023
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate swaps - securities	$	50,000	$	—	$	1,002

The following table summarizes the effect of fair value accounting on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods shown:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
	(In thousands)
Total amounts recognized in interest on investment securities	$	15,025		$	13,279
Total amounts recognized in interest and fees on loans receivable ⁽¹⁾		93,752			—
Net gains (losses) on fair value hedging relationships
Interest rate swaps - securities
Recognized on hedged items	$	220		$	1,054
Recognized on derivatives designated as hedging instruments		(142	)		(605	)
Interest rate swaps - loans
Recognized on hedged items ⁽¹⁾		(188	)		—
Recognized on derivatives designated as hedging instruments ⁽¹⁾		211			—
Net income recognized on fair value	$	101		$	449
(1) Fair value hedge on loans initiated in 2024. Amounts presented for 2023 are limited to the fair value hedge on securities.

Credit Risk-related Contingent Features

The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to hedging instruments. The counterparties to all derivative transactions are major financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. However, this does not eliminate the Company’s exposure to credit risk with these institutions. This credit risk is limited to the unrealized gains in such contracts should any of these counterparties fail to perform as contracted.

The Company has interest rate swap agreements with its derivative counterparty that contain provisions where if the Company either defaults or fails to maintain its status as a well or adequately capitalized institution, then the Company could be required to terminate the contract or post additional collateral. At December 31, 2024, the Company had derivatives in a net liability position related to this agreement. The Company has minimum collateral posting thresholds with its derivative counterparty and has posted cash of $3.5 million at December 31, 2024, to secure the interest rate swap agreements as needed. In certain cases, the Company will have posted excess collateral compared to total exposure due to initial margin requirements or day-to-day rate volatility.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all credit risk-related contingent features. Given the considerations described above, the Company considers the impact of the risk of counterparty default to be immaterial.

Note 18 - Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI")

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]

Note 18 - Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss ("AOCI")

AOCI includes unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, defined benefit plan assets and derivatives as well as an unrecognized defined benefit plan prior service cost. The following table presents changes to accumulated other comprehensive loss after-tax for the periods shown:

	Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities			Net Actuarial Gains (Losses) on Defined Benefit Plan Assets			Unrecognized Defined Benefit Plan Prior Service Cost, Net of Amortization			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Fair Value of Hedged Items			Total
	(In thousands)

Balance at December 31, 2022	$	(38,404	)	$	(600	)	$	(1,539	)	$	—		$	(40,543	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification		4,066			312			—			—			4,378
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		4,239			—			118			(828	)		3,529
Net other comprehensive income (loss)		8,305			312			118			(828	)		7,907
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	(30,099	)	$	(288	)	$	(1,421	)	$	(828	)	$	(32,636	)

Balance at December 31, 2023	$	(30,099	)	$	(288	)	$	(1,421	)	$	(828	)	$	(32,636	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification		226			(198	)		—			—			28
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		1,663			—			118			655			2,436
Net other comprehensive income (loss)		1,889			(198	)		118			655			2,464
Balance at December 31, 2024	$	(28,210	)	$	(486	)	$	(1,303	)	$	(173	)	$	(30,172	)

Note 19 - Segment Reporting

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 19 - Segment Reporting

First Fed is engaged in the business of attracting deposits and providing lending services. Substantially all income is derived from a diverse base of commercial, mortgage, and consumer lending activities and investments. The Company’s activities are considered to be a single industry segment for financial reporting purposes. The chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is comprised of the chief financial officer, chief operating officer and the chief executive officer.

The accounting policies of the Bank are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1. The CODM assesses performance for the Bank and decides how to allocate resources based on net income that is reported on the income statement as consolidated net income. The measurement of segment assets is reported on the balance sheet as total consolidated assets.

The CODM uses net income to evaluate income generated from the segment assets (return on assets) in deciding whether to reinvest profits into the Bank or into other parts of the entity, such as to pay dividends or a share repurchase plan. Net income is used to monitor budget versus actual results and assess the performance of the Bank.

The Company generates revenue from interest income, fee income and other noninterest income from investments and services. All operations are based in Washington State. No single customer accounts for more than 10% of total revenue.

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Note 20 - Sale and Leaseback of Premises

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 20 - Sale and Leaseback of Premises

On January 30, 2024, the Bank entered into an agreement for the purchase and sale of real property (the "Sale Agreement") with Mountainseed Real Estate Services, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company ("Mountainseed"), providing for the Bank’s sale to Mountainseed of up to six properties (the "Properties"). All of the Properties are currently operated as branches and located in Clallam County, Washington or Jefferson County, Washington. Upon signing the agreement, the Company classified the related properties as held for sale and presented them separately on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost, net of accumulated amortization.

The sale of all six properties was completed on May 7, 2024, for an aggregate cash sales price of $14.7 million. A pre-tax gain on sale of $7.9 million was recorded in noninterest income for the second quarter of 2024. Premises and equipment, net of depreciation, decreased by $6.8 million in the second quarter of 2024.

Concurrent with the closing of the sale of the Properties, the Bank entered into triple net lease agreements (the "Lease Agreements") to leaseback each of the Properties sold. Each Lease Agreement has an initial term of 15 years with one 15-year renewal option. Going forward, a monthly rent expense of $130,000 in the aggregate for all Properties will be recorded in Occupancy and Equipment. The total rent expense for the leaseback of these properties for 2024 was $1.0 million. The annual increase in rent was partially offset by the elimination of annualized depreciation expense on the buildings of $204,000. The executed Lease Agreements also generated ROU assets totaling $12.2 million and lease liabilities of $12.2 million resulting in respective increases on the Consolidated Balance Sheets which were recorded during the second quarter of 2024.

Note 21 - Parent Company Only Financial Statements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 21 - Parent Company Only Financial Statements

Presented below are the condensed balance sheets, statements of operations, and statements of cash flows for First Northwest Bancorp.

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP

Condensed Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

	December 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	441	$	500
Investment in bank		178,693		180,766
Equity and partnership investments		6,424		14,122
ESOP loan receivable		7,718		8,354
Commercial business loans receivable, net		4,000		4,000
Accrued interest receivable		631		430
Prepaid expenses and other assets		2,851		1,714
Total assets	$	200,758	$	209,886

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Subordinated debt, net	$	39,514	$	39,436
Line of credit		6,500		6,500
Interest payable		375		378
Payable to subsidiary		333		174
Other liabilities		154		58
Total liabilities		46,876		46,546
Shareholders' equity		153,882		163,340
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	200,758	$	209,886

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP

Condensed Statements of Operations

(In thousands)

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
Operating income:
Interest and fees on loans receivable	$	402		$	737
Unrealized (loss) gain on equity and partnership investments		(1,201	)		444
Dividends from Bank		3,000			8,000
Total operating income		2,201			9,181
Operating expenses:
Interest paid on subordinated debt, net		1,578			1,578
Interest paid on line of credit		623			855
Recapture of provision for credit losses on loans		—			(73	)
Other expenses		1,427			2,817
Total operating expenses		3,628			5,177
(Loss) income before benefit for income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary		(1,427	)		4,004
Benefit for income taxes		(930	)		(873	)
(Loss) income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary		(497	)		4,877
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary		(6,116	)		(2,591	)
Net (loss) income	$	(6,613	)	$	2,286

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

	For the Year Ended December 31,
	2024			2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income	$	(6,613	)	$	2,286
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash from operating activities:
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiary		6,116			2,591
Amortization of deferred loan fees		—			65
Amortization of debt issuance costs		78			78
Recapture of provision for credit losses on loans		—			(73	)
Change in payable to subsidiary		159			78
Change in accrued interest receivable and other assets		(68	)		260
Change in accrued interest payable and other liabilities		93			(9	)
Net cash from operating activities		(235	)		5,276
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net decrease loans receivable		—			2,912
ESOP loan repayment		636			618
Capital contributions to partnership investments		(398	)		(438	)
Redemption of partnership investment		5,931			—
Capital disbursements from partnership agreements		895			733
Net cash from investing activities		7,064			3,825
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net decrease in line of credit		—			(5,500	)
Repurchase of common stock		(4,057	)		(1,149	)
Restricted stock awards canceled		(187	)		(280	)
Payment of dividends		(2,644	)		(2,700	)
Net cash from financing activities		(6,888	)		(9,629	)
Net decrease in cash		(59	)		(528	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		500			1,028
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	441		$	500

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for income taxes	$	80		$	(192	)
Cash paid during the year for interest on borrowings		2,097			2,323

Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing activities:
Loss on equity investment in QUIL received through Quin Ventures asset sale	$	—		$	(225	)
Write-down of equity investment		(1,762	)		—

Note 22 - Subsequent Event

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024