2021 Annual Report

business cycles, unemployment and other key economic indicators, which could impact the cash flows of the business and their ability to make rental payments. Certain types of businesses also may require specialized facilities that can increase costs and may not be economically feasible to an alternative user, which could adversely impact the market value of the collateral. CRE Nonowner Occupied: Nonowner occupied commercial real estate loans can possess a higher inherent risk of loss as the primary repayment source for these loans is based on the net operating income from the underlying property. Changes in economic and market conditions can affect different segments of commercial real estate by impacting overall leasing rates, absorption timelines, vacancy rates, and operating expenses. Banks which are concentrated in commercial real estate lending are subject to additional regulatory scrutiny and must employ enhanced risk management practices. Consumer and Other: The consumer and other loan portfolio is usually comprised of a large number of small loans scheduled to be amortized over a specific period. Most loans are made directly for consumer purchases. Economic trends determined by unemployment rates and other key economic indicators are closely correlated to the credit quality of these loans. Weak economic trends indicate the borrowers’ capacity to repay their obligations may be deteriorating. Although management believes the allowance to be adequate, ultimate losses may vary from its estimates. At least quarterly, the Board of Directors reviews the adequacy of the allowance, including consideration of the relevant risks in the portfolio, current economic conditions, and other factors. If the Board of Directors and management determine that changes are warranted based on those reviews, the allowance is adjusted. In addition, the Company’s regulators assess the adequacy of the allowance from time to time. The regulatory agencies may require adjustments to the allowance based on their judgment about information available at the time of their review and examinations. Off-Balance Sheet Instruments In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into off-balance sheet instruments including commitments to extend credit and unfunded commitments under lines of credit, standby letters of credit, and commercial letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated financial statements when they become payable. The Company maintains a separate allowance for off-balance sheet commitments. Management estimates anticipated losses using historical data and utilization assumptions. The allowance for off-balance sheet commitments is included in other liabilities. Federal Home Loan Bank Stock The Bank is a member of FHLB Des Moines. Members are required to own a certain amount of stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors, and may invest in additional amounts. Restricted stock is carried at cost and periodically evaluated for impairment. Because this stock is viewed as a long-term investment, impairment is based on ultimate recovery at par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income. Premises and Equipment Land is stated at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation on the straight- line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life or lease term for leasehold improvements. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred while major additions and improvements are capitalized. Gains and losses on dispositions are included in current operations. Foreclosed Assets Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling cost at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Any write-downs based on the asset’s fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets held for sale are carried at the lower of the new cost basis or fair value less cost

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