ITEM 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
This discussion and analysis reflects our consolidated financial statements and other relevant statistical data, and is intended to enhance your understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. The information in this section has been derived from the consolidated financial statements, which appear elsewhere in this annual report. You should read the information in this section in conjunction with the other business and financial information provided in this annual report.
Overview
Total assets increased $10.2 million, or 3.3%, to $315.7 million at June 30, 2021 from $305.5 million at June 30, 2020, primarily reflecting increases in cash and cash equivalents and available for sale securities offset by decreases in loans held for investment and loans held for sale. Total deposits increased $13.8 million, or 5.4%, to $269.9 million at June 30, 2021 from $256.1 million at June 30, 2020. This resulted from an increase in interest-bearing savings and NOW accounts, which increased $12.8 million, or 16.9%, to $88.2 million at June 30, 2021 from $75.4 million at June 30, 2020, and an increase in demand deposits, which increased $15.4 million, or 16.4%, to $109.0 million at June 30, 2021 from $93.6 million at June 30, 2020.
Borrowed funds, consisting solely of Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (“FHLB”) advances, decreased $4.0 million, or 44.4%, to $5.0 million at June 30, 2021 from $9.0 million at June 30, 2020. Increased levels of deposits and cash during the year reduced our reliance on borrowed funds.
Net income was $6.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2021, compared to $1.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2020. The increase in income was due to an increase in non-interest income during the year ended June 30, 2021, offset by a decrease in net interest income and an increase in non-interest expense. Net interest income after provision for loan losses decreased $454,000, or 4.8%, to $9.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2021 from $9.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of a lower average balance of loans. Non-interest income increased by $7.0 million, or 111.7%, to $13.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2021 from $6.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2020, primarily resulting from a $6.9 million, or 135.0%, increase in gain on sales of mortgage loans. Non-interest expenses increased $1.2 million, or 8.4%, to $15.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2021 compared to $14.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2020. The increase in non-interest expenses was due to an increase in compensation and benefits expense during the year ended June 30, 2021.
Change in Fiscal Year
The Equitable Bank changed its fiscal year to June 30 from September 30, effective with the June 30, 2018 fiscal year.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements, which are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of income and expenses. We consider the accounting policies discussed below to be significant accounting policies. The estimates and assumptions that we use are based on historical experience and various other factors and are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, resulting in a change that could have a material impact on the carrying value of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations.
The JOBS Act contains provisions that, among other things, reduce certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. As an “emerging growth company” we may delay adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. We determined to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Accordingly, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.