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2019 ANNUAL

REPORT

Business Banking • Personal Banking • Mortgage Banking

freedom.bank

ABOUT THE BANK

Our Vision

•  Provide compelling ideas, relevant financial products, and exceptional service to our clients in the way they 

wish to be served

•  Focus on building lead relationships with businesses, real estate owners, and professionals with sales offices 

across Northern Virginia and the DC Metropolitan Service Area

•  Concentrate on industry verticals to deliver unique, sector-specific solutions and have market executives to 

engage local businesses and communities

•  Use innovative technology, a network of sales offices, and a team of experienced bankers to make banking 

functional and convenient for businesses and consumers

Our Core Values

•  Freedom Bank’s innovative approach to banking starts with IDEAS based upon a keen understanding of 

client needs and market opportunities.

>  INNOVATION - Exhaust all options and take smart risks

>  DISCIPLINE - Act with unwavering integrity

>  EXPERIENCE - Deliver exceptional outcomes

>  ATTITUDE - Build relationships through teamwork and respect

>  SERVICE - Participate in our communities and industries

•  Our IDEAS help define the value we bring to lead client relationships and in the capabilities that we develop 

on our team or through partnering with best-in-class product providers.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

TIER 1 CAPITAL RATIO

%

66

64

62

60

58

56

54

52

50

0

$64.0

$59.1

$55.3

2017

2018
Rounded $MM as of December 31

2019

20

15

%

10

5

0

13.43%

14.73%

15.26%

2017

2018

2019

As of December 31

freedom.bank

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A LETTER TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

March 15, 2020

Dear Shareholders:

On behalf of our directors and officers, we are pleased to present our 2019 Annual Report that highlights our financial 
performance. Our new strategic plan has transformed our company over the past year and has helped position us for 
growth and improved profitability going forward. As 2020 gets underway, we are seeing very challenging operating 
conditions and extreme global economic and capital markets volatility. We are fortunate to have a very strong credit 
profile and abundant capital to support our clients during this anxious time. 

Freedom Bank is operating as a model of the community bank of the future with seven key strategic initiatives focused 
on industry verticals, regional markets, lending products, treasury service products, capital market products, digital 
capabilities, and strategic transactions. The initiatives are coming together to enable us to build a banking franchise 
with great potential and are captured in some of the client success stories displayed on the inside back cover of this 
annual report. These affirmations from our clients reinforce the power and potential of our model.

We were excited to welcome three new directors to Freedom Bank’s Board of Directors and have made huge strides 
to improve our corporate structure and information systems to better manage growth going forward. We also 
substantially improved our infrastructure in 2019 and put the company back in the position to grow both organically 
and with new sales offices and fee-based businesses to better leverage our capital going forward.

You may have noticed that we have made significant investments in branding and technology with a new “torch” 
logo mark, freedom.bank URL, website, on-line banking system, and fully-digital mortgage platform. We launched 
our new value set: IDEAS (Innovation, Discipline, Experience, Attitude, and Service) to ensure that all of our associates 
have a unified understanding of our culture. We also ran a year-long advertising campaign with these themes along 
with client success stories to help communicate our commitment to clients.

We have strengthened our banking team with new Market Executives for Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William 
Counties and restructured Industry Verticals focused on Government Contracting, Insurance, and Non-Profits. We 
also created a dedicated Commercial Real Estate Group and added a new Head of Treasury Management. We are 
also excited to expand our bank’s footprint with the announcement of our new sales office in Prince William County 
opening in the second quarter of 2020.

The investments in our people and technology have positioned us to now return to balance sheet growth in 2020, 
which will enable us to further improve financial results for shareholders. We have a contemporary strategic plan and 
extremely strong financial condition for success going forward. As our competitors get larger and undertake mergers, 
they cannot provide an entrepreneurial environment for employees, unique experience for clients, or engagement 
with local communities in a way that we can execute at Freedom Bank.

Our financial results in 2019 demonstrate the progress we are making as the company returned to solid levels of 
profitability with net income of $2.7 million or $0.37 per diluted share compared to net income of $0.2 million 
or $0.03 per diluted share in 2018. Return on assets of 0.55% also improved compared to 0.04% in 2018. Our 
total assets again exceeded $500 million and increased 4.5% compared to the prior year with over $100 million in 
new loan originations. Our mortgage division also had a stellar year with over $170 million in residential mortgage 
originations and gain on sale revenue with related fee income increased by 50% to $4.8 million.

A LETTER TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

01

 
A LETTER TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS (CONT.)

However, we did not achieve our budget expectations on some key performance metrics. Like most of the investment 
community, we were expecting two rate hikes by the Federal Reserve at the outset of 2019, but ended the year with 
three rate cuts. The 10-year treasury rate has declined by 40% from 2.5% in January 2019 to 1.5% at calendar year-
end, and has obviously continued to decline in 2020. The reduction in market interest rates translated into an overall 
decline in our net interest income by 8.7% compared to 2018 and we saw our net interest margin decline by 5 basis 
points to 3.47%. We were able to overcome the pressure on our top line by reducing non-interest expenses by $1.2 
million during the year.

Freedom Bank has more work to do to achieve our long run financial objectives. We have been focused on improving 
our funding costs, which declined to 1.5% in the fourth quarter, and reducing non-interest expenses. The bank’s 
efficiency ratio improved from 97% in 2018 to 84% in 2019. We strengthened asset quality as non-accrual loans 
were reduced by 50% to 0.42% of total loans. We also have a very strong balance sheet with a Tier 1 Capital Ratio 
of 15.3% and a very healthy loan loss reserve at 1.05% of total loans. These are among the strongest metrics of any 
bank in the Washington DC MSA.

Obviously, market conditions have become even more challenging with significant economic impacts of the 
Coronavirus pandemic. Both equity and fixed income markets expect a significant slowdown in the economy leading 
to a recent precipitous decline in bank stocks and long-term interest rates. Freedom Bank’s efforts to invest in our 
people, maintain strong liquidity, strengthen our balance sheet, improve the bank’s credit profile, and reduce non-
interest expenses should serve us well in this environment.

We are excited by our forward focus in 2020. Freedom Bank now possesses a strong team of banking professionals, 
enjoys a dynamic and growing group of clients, and serves a robust and caring set of communities, which together 
will enable us to deliver attractive returns to shareholders over time. We continue to work hard to continue to earn 
your confidence.

Experience Innovation – Bank with Freedom.

Sincerely,

H. JASON GOLD 
Chairman of the Board

JOSEPH J. THOMAS, CFA 
President & CEO

02 A LETTER TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

To the shareholders and the board of directors of Freedom Bank of Virginia

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Freedom Bank of Virginia (the “Company”) 
as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, 
stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related notes (collectively 
referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, 
the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of their operations and their 
cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

BASIS FOR OPINION

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an 
opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with 
the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with 
respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of 
the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan 
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material 
misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to 
perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an 
understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the 
effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, 
whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included 
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits 
also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as 
evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis 
for our opinion.

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017.
Gaithersburg, Maryland
March 12, 2020

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

03

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BALANCE SHEETS

December 31 
2019 and 2018

ASSETS

Cash and Due from Banks

Interest Bearing Deposits with Banks

Securities Available-for-Sale

Restricted Stock Investments

Loans Held for Sale

Loans Receivable

Allowance for Loan Losses

Net Loans

Bank Premises and Equipment, net

Accrued Interest Receivable

Deferred Tax Asset

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

Right of Use Asset, net

Other Assets

TOTAL ASSETS

2019
$      927,322

2018
$    1,270,559

24,735,085

14,376,684

49,854,912

48,204,339

3,752,750

11,656,802

3,076,000

4,415,520

392,941,874

394,080,457

(4,121,693)

(4,572,393)

388,820,181

389,508,064

1,480,535

1,278,037

857,698

1,748,935

1,229,534

1,247,513

12,783,605

12,401,317

2,928,546

1,317,201

-

1,336,522

$500,392,674

$478,814,987

NOTE: The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

04

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

LIABILITIES

Deposits

Demand Deposits

Non-Interest Bearing

Interest Bearing

Savings Deposits

Time Deposits

Total Deposits

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

Other Accrued Expenses

Lease Liability

Accrued Interest Payable

TOTAL LIABILITIES

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 
    0 shares issued and outstanding, 2019 and 2018 
Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 25,000,000 shares:
    23,000,000 shares voting and 2,000,000 shares non-voting

Voting Common Stock:

6,548,046 and 6,423,602 shares issued and outstanding  
at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively (includes 120,500  
and 115,000 unvested shares, respectively)

Non-Voting Common Stock:

673,000 shares issued and outstanding 
at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively

Additional Paid-in Capital

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net

Retained Earnings

Total Stockholders’ Equity

2019

2018

$   80,630,053

$   67,012,857

112,605,618

128,403,358

2,153,939

3,023,239

199,821,006

202,292,311

395,210,616

400,731,765

35,857,143

17,142,857

1,883,782

2,981,132

 433,586

1,607,491

-

 218,537

$ 436,366,259

$ 419,700,650

-

-

64,275

63,086

6,730

6,730

58,526,913

57,416,068

(29,274)

(1,124,101)

5,457,771

2,752,554

64,026,415

59,114,337

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$500,392,674

$478,814,987

NOTE: The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 05

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Years Ended December 31 
2019 and 2018

INTEREST INCOME

Interest and Fees on Loans

Interest on Investment Securities

Interest on Deposits with Banks

Interest on Federal Funds Sold

Total Interest Income

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest on Deposits

Interest on Borrowings

Total Interest Expense

2019
$  21,113,850

2018
$  21,107,962

1,369,822

391,377

-

1,740,241

483,924

466

22,875,049

23,332,593

6,207,144

545,141

6,752,285

5,352,235

322,373

5,674,608

Net Interest Income

16,122,764

17,657,985

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

Net Interest Income After  
Provision for Loan Losses 

NON-INTEREST INCOME

Gain on Sale of Mortgage Loans

Service Charges and Other Income

Gain (Loss) on Sales of Investment Securities

Increase in Cash Surrender Value of  
Bank-Owned Life Insurance

Total Non-Interest Income

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

Officers and Employee Compensation and Benefits

Occupancy Expense

Equipment and Depreciation Expense

Insurance Expense

Professional Fees

Data and Item Processing

Business Development

Franchise Taxes

Mortgage Fees and Settlements

Other Operating Expense

Total Non-Interest Expenses

Income Before Income Taxes

194,500

406,000

15,928,264

17,251,985

4,083,717

836,401

105,722

382,288

5,408,128

2,679,861

676,241

(1,181,108)

63,171

2,238,165

11,347,119

11,654,250

1,142,845

1,098,985

891,384

118,226

1,106,208

885,836

336,282

629,989

843,191

858,874

664,284

438,813

2,026,109

1,249,830

245,294

635,162

498,411

830,158

18,159,954

19,341,296

3,176,438

148,854

NOTE: The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

06 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)

NET INCOME

2019

471,221

2018

(42,423)

$      2,705,217

$        191,277

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE – BASIC

$            0.38

$            0.03

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE – DILUTED

$            0.37

$            0.03

WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES  
OUTSTANDING – BASIC

WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES  
OUTSTANDING – DILUTED

7,144,052

6,751,251

7,226,571

6,948,844

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Years Ended December 31 
2019 and 2018

Net Income

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):

Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale 
arising during the year, net of taxes of ($313,232) and $413,173 in 
2019 and 2018, respectively

(Gains) losses on sales of securities available-for-sale, net of taxes 
of $22,202 and ($248,033) in 2019 and 2018, respectively

Amortization of unrealized losses on securities transferred from 
available-for-sale to held-to-maturity net of taxes of $18,830 in 2018

2019

2018

$   2,705,217

$      191,277

1,178,347

(1,554,314)

(83,520)

933,075

-

70,836

Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):

1,094,827

(550,403)

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

$     3,800,044

$     (359,126)

NOTE: The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 07

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Years Ended December 31 
2019 and 2018

Voting and Non-Voting   

SHARES OF 
 COMMON 
STOCK

COMMON 
STOCK 

ADDITIONAL 
PAID-IN  
CAPITAL

ACCUMULATED  
OTHER  
COMPREHENSIVE 
INCOME (LOSS) 

RETAINED 
EARNINGS

TOTAL  
STOCKHOLDERS' 
EQUITY

BALANCE, DEC. 31, 2017

6,526,908

$    65,269 $53,241,342

$    (573,698) $2,561,277

$55,294,190

Net income

Other comprehensive loss

-

-

-

-

-

-

Stock options exercised

315,903

3,159

2,241,842

Issuance of common stock

128,791

1,288

1,428,292

Restricted stock - vested

10,000

100

(100)

Stock-based compensation 
- stock options

Stock-based compensation 
- restricted stock

-

-

-

-

130,672

374,020

-

191,277

191,277

(550,403)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(550,403)

2,245,001

1,429,580

-

130,672

374,020

BALANCE, DEC. 31, 2018

6,981,602

69,816

57,416,068

$ (1,124,101)

2,752,554

59,114,337

Net income

Other comprehensive loss

Stock options exercised

Restricted stock - vested

Stock-based compensation 
- stock options

Stock-based compensation 
- restricted stock

-

-

93,944

25,000

-

-

-

-

939

250

-

-

-

-

663,305

(250)

36,020

411,770

-

2,705,217

2,705,217

1,094,827

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,094,827

664,244

-

36,020

411,770

BALANCE, DEC. 31, 2019

7,100,546

$    71,005 $58,526,913

$ (29,274) $5,457,771

$64,026,415

NOTE: The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

08 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31 
2019 and 2018

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by 
operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

Amortization of right of use asset

Provision for loan losses

Net amortization of available-for-sale securities

Net amortization of held-to-maturity securities

(Gains) losses on sales of investment securities

Gain on sale of mortgage loans

Loans held for sale originated

Proceeds from the sale of loans held for sale

Change in lease liability

Stock-based compensation expense

Gain on sale of other real estate owned

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance

(Increase) decrease in:

Accrued interest receivable

Other assets

Increase in:

Other accrued expenses

Accrued interest payable

2019
$       2,705,217

2018
$         191,277

291,582

823,278

194,500

622,990

-

289,809

-

406,000

720,630

122,324

(105,722)

1,181,108

(4,083,717)

(3,168,195)

(176,560,647)

(120,543,245)

173,403,082

127,068,421

(770,692)

447,790

-

98,785

(382,288)

(48,503)

19,321

276,291

215,049

-

504,692

(4,097)

(126,589)

(63,171)

413,893

70,557

351,289

55,788

Net cash provided by Operating Activities

(2,853,684)

7,470,491

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Net change in federal funds sold

Purchase of bank-owned life insurance

Net change in interest bearing deposits with banks

Loan (originations) payments, net

Purchased loans, net of payments

Purchase of available-for-sale securities

Maturities, calls and paydowns of securities available-for-sale

Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned

Purchase (sale) of restricted stock investments, net

Acquisition of bank premises and equipment

-

-

127,000

(10,000,000)

(10,358,401)

19,433,143

6,828,950

11,688,552

(6,335,567)

-

(18,993,533)

(7,015,763)

9,209,349

9,002,200

-

(676,750)

(23,182)

7,907,679

25,041,821

1,171,882

(542,500)

(443,169)

Net cash provided (used) in Investing Activities

(11,346,934)

47,368,645

NOTE: The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

09

 
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31 
2019 and 2018

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

(Decrease) increase in deposits, net

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank

2019

2018

$     (5,521,149) 

$   (65,248,855)

52,350,000

39,000,000

Repayment of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank

(33,635,714)

(32,285,714)

Proceeds from stock options

Proceeds from sale of stock, net

664,244

2,245,001

-

1,429,580

Net cash provided (used) in Financing Activities

13,857,381

(54,859,988)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks

(343,237)

106,191

Cash and due from banks, beginning of year

1,270,559

1,164,368

CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, END OF YEAR 

$      927,322

$    1,270,559

SUPPLEMENTAL NONCASH DISCLOSURES

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale, net

$   1,385,860

$     (786,379)

Transfer of securities from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale

$                 -

$   5,072,984

Unrealized, unamortized loss on securities remaining prior to 
transfer to available-for-sale, net

$                  -

$        89,666

Loans transferred to other real estate owned

$                 -

$   1,167,785

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities

$   3,751,824

$                -

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Cash paid during the year for interest

Cash paid during the year for income taxes

$   6,537,236

$   5,618,820

$      120,000

$                 -

NOTE: The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

10 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018

1.  Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting and reporting policies of The Freedom Bank of Virginia (the Bank) conform to generally accepted 
accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) and reflect practices of the banking industry. The policies are 
summarized below.

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Freedom Bank of Virginia and its formerly wholly-owned 
subsidiary, FBV Capital Advisors Inc. (FBVCA), a broker-dealer in securities, together referred to as “the Bank”. The Freedom 
Bank of Virginia is a state chartered bank and a member of the Federal Reserve and is subject to the rules and regulations of 
the Virginia State Banking Commission, the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Bank 
provides banking services at its branch offices in Vienna, Fairfax, Chantilly and Reston, Virginia, and serves customers primarily 
in the Northern Virginia area. The Bank was in organization during the period January 27, 2000 through July 22, 2001, and 
opened for business on July 23, 2001.

In September 2018, FBVCA was sold through a stock purchase agreement. The Bank recorded $22,900 in legal fees related 
to the transaction for the year ended December 31, 2018. Additionally, the Bank recorded a gain on sale of approximately 
$38,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018.

USE OF ESTIMATES 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of 
America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities 
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of 
revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates affecting the Bank’s financial statements relate to 
the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of the deferred tax assets and other-than-temporary impairment assessments for 
investment securities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

INTEREST BEARING DEPOSIT WITH BANKS

The Bank maintains interest bearing deposits with other institutions. Interest bearing deposits are valued at cost. Interest 
income is recorded as interest income on deposits with banks.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Investment securities are classified as either held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading securities. In determining such 
classification, securities that the Bank has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity 
and are carried at amortized cost. Securities classified as available-for-sale are carried at estimated fair value with unrealized 
gains and losses included in stockholders’ equity on an after tax basis. Trading securities are carried at estimated fair value 
with unrealized gains and losses included in non-interest income.

The amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized in interest income using methods approximating 
the interest method over the period to maturity. Declines in the fair value of individual held-to-maturity and available-for-sale 
securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary result in write-downs of the individual securities to 
their fair value. The related write-downs are included in earnings as realized losses. Gains and losses on sales of securities are 
recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific-identification method.

Federal Reserve Bank stock, Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, and Community Bankers Bank stock are considered 
restricted investment securities, are carried at cost and are evaluated annually for impairment. The stock is required in order to 
be a member or for borrowings.

LOANS AND LOAN FEES

Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or pay-off, generally are 
stated at the principal amount outstanding, less the allowance for loan losses and net deferred loan fees. Interest on loans is 
generally computed using the simple interest method.

Loan origination and commitment fees, as well as certain direct origination costs, are deferred and amortized as a yield 
adjustment over the lives of the related loans using the interest method. Amortization of deferred loan fees is discontinued 
when a loan is placed on non-accrual status.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

11

The accrual of interest on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent, unless 
the credit is well secured and in process of collection. Other personal loans are typically charged off no later than 180 days 
past due. In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual 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 non-accrual 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.

LOANS HELD-FOR-SALE

Loans held for sale consist primarily of residential mortgage loans, which are secured by one-to-four family residential real estate. 
Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of aggregate cost, net of purchase discounts or premiums, deferred fees, and deferred 
origination costs, or fair value. The Bank sells its mortgage loans forward to investors and the estimated fair value is largely 
dependent upon the terms of these outstanding loan purchase commitments, as well as movement in market interest rates.

INTEREST RATE LOCK COMMITMENT

The Bank enters into interest rate lock commitments (IRLCs) to originate residential mortgage loans for sale in the secondary 
market whereby the interest rate on the loan is determined prior to funding. The period of time between issuance of a rate lock 
commitment and closing and sale of the loan generally ranges from 15 to 75 days. The IRLCs with customers are considered 
derivative financial instruments. The Bank recognizes derivative financial instruments at fair value as either an other asset or other 
liability in the consolidated balance sheet. Because the IRLCs are not designated as hedging instruments, adjustments to reflect 
unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value of the IRLCs are reported as noninterest income.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that, in management’s judgment, is adequate to absorb probable 
losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance is based on management’s ongoing evaluation of the 
collectability of the loan portfolio, including the nature of the portfolio, credit concentrations, trends in historical loss 
experience, specific impaired loans, economic conditions, and other risks inherent in the portfolio. The allowance consists of 
two basic components: the specific allowance and the pooled allowance.

The specific allowance component is used to individually establish an allowance for loans considered impaired. A loan is 
considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the 
scheduled payments of principal or interest when due, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Allowances 
for impaired loans are generally determined based on collateral values or the present value of estimated cash flows. Although 
management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, because of uncertainties associated with local economic 
conditions, collateral values, and future cash flows on impaired loans, it is reasonably possible that a material change could 
occur in the allowance for loan losses in the near term. However, the amount of the change that is reasonably possible cannot 
be estimated. The allowance is increased by a provision for loan losses, which is charged to expense and reduced by charge-
offs, net of recoveries. Changes in the allowance relating to impaired loans are charged or credited to the provision for loan 
losses. Past due status is determined based on contractual terms.

The pooled component is used to estimate the losses inherent in the pools of non-impaired loans. These loans are then also 
segregated by loan type and allowance factors are assigned by management based on delinquencies, loss history, trends in 
volume and terms of loans, effects of changes in lending policy, the experience and depth of management, national and 
local economic trends, concentrations of credit, results of the loan review system and the effect of external factors (i.e., 
competition and regulatory requirements). Current economic conditions take into account the average unemployment rate 
for the Northern Virginia area and for the nation, with the most significance given to the local data. The allowance factors 
assigned differ by loan type.

BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Bank premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Leasehold improvements 
are amortized over the shorter of the asset life or lease term using the straight-line method. Furniture and equipment are 
depreciated over estimated useful lives of three to seven years using the straight-line method. The Bank depreciates premises 
and equipment using accelerated methods for income tax reporting. The Bank amortizes software over three years using the 
straight-line method.

Expenditures for maintenance, repairs and improvements under $1,000 are charged to earnings. When bank premises or 
equipment are sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed 
from the accounts, and the effect is reflected in current earnings.

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OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED

Real estate properties acquired through or in lieu of loan foreclosures are initially recorded at the fair value less estimated selling 
cost at the date of foreclosure. Any write-downs based on the asset’s fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the 
allowance for loan losses. After foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and property held for sale 
is carried at the lower of the new cost basis or fair value less cost to sell. Impairment losses on property to be held and used 
are measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of a property exceeds its fair value. Costs of significant property 
improvements are capitalized, whereas costs relating to holding property are expensed. The portion of interest costs relating 
to development of real estate is capitalized. Valuations are periodically performed by management, and any subsequent write 
downs are recorded as a charge to non-interest expense, if necessary, to reduce the carrying value of a property to the lower 
of its cost or fair value less cost to sell. The Bank had no other real estate owned at December 31, 2019 and 2018.

BANK-OWNED LIFE INSURANCE

The Bank has entered into bank-owned single premium life insurance policies that are maintained by two counterparties. 
Under the bank-owned life insurance policies, executives or other key individuals are the insured and the Bank is the owner 
and beneficiary of each policy. As such, the insured has no claim to either the insurance policy, cash value, or a portion of the 
policy’s death proceeds. The increase in the cash surrender value over time is recorded as other income. The Bank monitors 
the financial strength and condition of both counterparties.

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

The rights, preferences, and privileges of the voting and non-voting common stock shall be in all respects and for all purposes 
identical except with respect to voting power. The holders of voting common stock shall exclusively possess all voting power 
and each share is entitled to one vote. The holders of non-voting common stock have no voting power. Holders of common 
stock are entitled to receive an equal amount of dividends per share when declared from time to time by the Board of 
Directors.

Shares of non-voting common stock may be converted into shares of voting common stock at the option of the holder in 
accordance with the provisions outlined in the amended articles of incorporation.

Shares of preferred stock may be issued in one or more series. Authority is expressly vested in the Board of Directors to cause 
the preferred stock to be issued in one or more series and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to fix and determine the 
preferences, limitations and relative rights of the shares of any series of preferred stock so established and provide for the 
issuance of shares thereof.

Comprehensive income represents all changes in equity that result from recognized transactions and other economic events 
of the period. Other comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that under accounting 
principles generally accepted in the United States of America are included in comprehensive income but excluded from net 
income, such as unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities.

INCOME TAXES

Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of the transactions reported in the financial statements and consist of taxes 
currently due plus deferred taxes related primarily to the difference between the basis of the allowance for loan losses. The 
deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those differences, which will either be 
taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at 
income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As 
changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes.

A valuation allowance is recorded if, based upon the evidence available, it is more likely than not some portion or all of the net 
deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The Bank files an income tax return in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction. The Bank pays state franchise tax in lieu of state income 
taxes. The Bank is not currently under audit by any income tax jurisdiction. The income tax returns of the Bank for 2016, 2017 
and 2018 are subject to examination by income taxing authorities, generally for three years after they were filed.

The Bank has no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, and no 
interest and penalties have been recorded in the accompanying financial statements related to uncertain tax positions.

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

Basic EPS is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common 
shares outstanding for the year. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to 
issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then 
shared in the earnings of the Bank. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Bank relate solely to stock options 
outstanding during the period and are determined using the treasury stock method.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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The following shows the weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per common share and the effect 
on the weighted average number of shares of potentially dilutive common stock.

Average number of common shares outstanding

Effect of dilutive options

Average number of common shares outstanding used to  
calculate diluted earnings per common share

2019

2018

7,144,052

6,751,251

82,519

197,593

7,226,571

6,948,844

Stock options for 19,876 and 23,026 shares of common stock and restricted stock awards of 10,000 and 0 were not 
considered in computing diluted earnings per common share for 2019 and 2018, respectively, because they were antidilutive. 
Non-vested restricted common shares, which carry all rights and privileges of a common share with respect to the stock, 
including the right to vote, were included in the basic and diluted per common share calculations.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Bank recognizes the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments in the financial 
statements over the period the employee is required to perform the services in exchange for the award (presumptively the 
vesting period). The Bank also measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-
date fair value of the award.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

The Bank considers all cash and amounts due from banks, excluding interest-bearing deposits in other banks and Federal 
funds sold, to be cash equivalents for purposes of the statements of cash flows. The Freedom Bank of Virginia periodically has 
bank deposits, including short-term investments, in excess of Federally insured limits.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET CREDIT RELATED FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has entered into commitments to extend credit, including commitments under 
credit card arrangements, commercial letters of credit, and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded 
when they are funded.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
ASU 2014-09

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue 
from Contracts with Customers. The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers 
promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be 
entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This standard also includes expanded disclosure requirements that result 
in an entity providing users of the financial statements with comprehensive information about the nature, amount, timing, 
and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity’s contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 is effective 
for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Bank evaluated the overall impact on 
affected revenue streams and any related contracts, including asset management fees, gains and losses on the sale of real 
estate, deposit related fees and interchange fees. Based on this evaluation, the Bank determined that ASU 2014-09 did not 
materially change the method in which revenue from impacted revenue streams was previously recognized. The Company 
applied the guidance using a modified retrospective approach. This approach requires the application of the new guidance to 
uncompleted contracts at the date of adoption. Periods prior to the date of adoption were not retrospectively revised as the 
impact on uncompleted contracts at the date of adoption was not material.

ASU 2016-01

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01: Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and 
Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The amendments in ASU 2016-01, among other things: 1) Requires 
equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation 
of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. 2) Requires public business 
entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes. 3) Requires 
separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (i.e., 
securities or loans and receivables). 4) Eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and 
significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured 
at amortized cost. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including 
interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values 
were applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of the adoption of the amendments. ASU 2016-01 
requires the use of exit price rather than entrance price in determining the fair value of loans not measured at fair value on 
a non-recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheets. See Note 12 – Fair Value Measurements for information regarding 

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the change in the valuation of these loans. The adoption of ASU 2016-01 did not have a material impact on the Company’s 
financial statements.

ASU 2016-02

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). Among other things, in the amendments in ASU 2016-02, 
lessees will be required to recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement 
date: (1) A lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; 
and (2) A right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the 
lease term. Under the new guidance lessor accounting is largely unchanged. Certain targeted improvements were made to align, 
where necessary, lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model and Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. 
The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within 
those fiscal years. Early application is permitted upon issuance. Lessees (for capital and operating leases) and lessors (for sales-type, 
direct financing, and operating leases) must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into 
after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach 
would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees 
and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. The FASB made subsequent amendments to Topic 842 in July 
2018 through ASU 2018-10 (“Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases”) and ASU 2018-11 (“Leases (Topic 842): Targeted 
Improvements”). Among these amendments is the provision in ASU 2018-11 that provides entities with an additional (and optional) 
transition method to adopt the new lease standard. Under this transition method, an entity initially applies the new leases standard 
at the adoption date and recognizes a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of 
adoption. Consequently, an entity’s reporting for the comparative periods presented in the financial statements in which it adopts 
the new leases standard will continue to be in accordance with current GAAP (Topic 840, Leases). The effect of adopting this 
standard on January 1, 2019 was an approximately $3.75 million increase in assets and liabilities on our balance sheet. See Note 11 
for further information regarding the Bank’s leases.

ASU 2016-08

In March 2016, the FASB amended the Revenue from Contracts with Customers topic of the Accounting Standards 
Codification to clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations and address how an entity 
should assess whether it is the principal or the agent in contracts that include three or more parties. The amendments were 
effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. These amendments did not have a material effect on the 
financial statements.

ASU 2016-10

In April 2016, the FASB amended the Revenue from Contracts with Customers topic of the Accounting Standards Codification 
to clarify guidance related to identifying performance obligations and accounting for licenses of intellectual property. The 
amendments were effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. These amendments 
did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

ASU 2016-12

In May 2016, the FASB amended the Revenue from Contracts with Customers topic of the Accounting Standards Codification 
to clarify guidance related to collectability, noncash consideration, presentation of sales tax, and transition. The amendments 
were effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. These amendments did not have a 
material effect on the financial statements.

ASU 2016-13

In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance to change the accounting for credit losses and modify the impairment model for 
certain debt securities. The guidance requires a financial asset (including trade receivables) measured at amortized cost basis 
to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. Thus, the income statement will reflect the measurement of 
credit losses for newly-recognized financial assets as well as the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses 
that have taken place during the period. The amendments will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after 
December 15, 2022 including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for all organizations 
beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this 
guidance on the financial statements.

ASU 2016-15

In August 2016, the FASB amended the Statement of Cash Flows topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to clarify 
how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments 
were effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 including interim periods within those 
fiscal years. These amendments did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

ASU 2016-16

In October 2016, the FASB amended the Income Taxes topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to modify the 
accounting for intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. The amendments were effective for the Company for fiscal 
years beginning after December 15, 2017 including interim periods within those fiscal years. These amendments did not have 
a material effect on the financial statements.

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ASU 2016-18

In November 2016, the FASB amended the Statement of Cash Flows topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to 
clarify how restricted cash is presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments were effective for 
the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 including interim periods within those fiscal years. These 
amendments did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

ASU 2016-20

In December 2016, the FASB issued technical corrections and improvements to the Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
Topic. These corrections make a limited number of revisions to several pieces of the revenue recognition standard issued 
in 2014. The effective date and transition requirements for the technical corrections were effective for the Company for 
reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company applied the guidance using a modified retrospective 
approach. These amendments did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

ASU 2017-01

In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance 
to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounting for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or 
businesses. The amendment to the Business Combinations Topic is intended to address concerns that the existing definition 
of a business has been applied too broadly and has resulted in many transactions being recorded as business acquisitions that 
in substance are more akin to asset acquisitions. The guidance was effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning 
after December 15, 2017. These amendments did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

ASU 2017-04

In January 2017, the FASB amended the Goodwill and Other Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to simplify 
the accounting for goodwill impairment for public business entities and other entities that have goodwill reported in their 
financial statements and have not elected the private company alternative for subsequent measurement of goodwill. The 
amendment removes the Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. A goodwill impairment will not be the amount by which 
a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds it fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The effective date and 
transition requirements for the for the technical corrections will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning 
after December 15, 2020. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial 
statements.

ASU 2015-05

In February 2017, the FASB amended the Other Income Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to clarify the scope 
of the guidance on nonfinancial asset derecognition as well as the accounting for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. The 
amendments conform the derecognition guidance on nonfinancial assets with the model for transactions in the new revenue 
standard. The amendments were effective for the Company’s reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. These 
amendments did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

ASU 2017-08

In March 2017, the FASB amended the requirements in the Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs Topic of the 
Accounting Standards Codification related to the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a 
premium. The amendments shorten the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date. The amendments will 
be effective for the Company for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. These amendments did not 
have a material effect on the financial statements.

ASU 2018-02

In February 2018, the FASB amended the Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income Topic of the Accounting 
Standards Codification. The amendments allow a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained 
earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The amendments were effective for fiscal years 
beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. These amendments did not have a material 
effect on the financial statements.

ASU 2018-03

In February 2018, the FASB amended the Financial Instruments Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification. The 
amendments clarify certain aspects of the guidance issued in ASU 2016-01. The amendments were effective for fiscal years 
beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2018. All entities 
may early adopt these amendments for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those 
fiscal years, as long as they have adopted ASU 2016-01. These amendments did not have a material effect on the financial 
statements.

ASU 2018-10

In July 2018, the FASB amended the Leases Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to make narrow amendments 
to clarify how to apply certain aspects of the new leases standard. The amendments are effective for reporting periods 
beginning after December 15, 2018. These amendments did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

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ASU 2018-11

In July 2018, the FASB amended the Leases Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to give entities another option for 
transition and to provide lessors with a practical expedient. The amendments will be effective for the Company for reporting 
periods beginning after December 15, 2018. These amendments did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

ASU 2018-13

In August 2018, the FASB amended the Fair Value Measurement Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification. The 
amendments remove, modify, and add certain fair value disclosure requirements based on the concepts in the FASB Concepts 
Statement, Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting – Chapter 8: Notes to Financial Statements. The amendments are 
effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early 
adoption is permitted. An entity is permitted to early adopt any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of this ASU 
and delay adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. The Company does not expect these amendments 
to have a material effect on its financial statements.

ASU 2018-15

In August 2018, the FASB amended the Intangibles – Goodwill and Other Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to 
align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with 
the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The amendments 
will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company does not expect these 
amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

ASU 2018-16

In October 2018, the FASB amended the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to expand 
the list of U.S. benchmark interest rates permitted in the application of hedge accounting. These amendments were effective 
for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. These amendments did not have a material effect on 
the financial statements.

ASU 2018-17

In October 2018, the FASB amended the Consolidation topic of the Accounting Standards Codification for determining 
whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest. The amendments require organizations to consider indirect interests held 
through related parties under common control on a proportional basis rather than as the equivalent of a direct interest in its 
entirety. The amendments will be effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim 
periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will apply a full retrospective approach in which 
financial statements for each individual prior period presented and the opening balances of the earliest period presented are 
adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the amendments. The Company does not expect these amendments 
to have a material effect on its financial statements.

ASU 2018-18

In November 2018, the FASB amended the Collaborative Arrangements Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification to 
clarify the interaction between the guidance for certain collaborative arrangements and the new revenue recognition financial 
accounting and reporting standard. The amendments will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and 
interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The company does not expect these amendments to 
have a material effect on its financial statements.

ASU 2018-20

In December 2018, the FASB issued guidance that provided narrow-scope improvements for lessors in the accounting for 
sales, use and similar taxes, the accounting for other costs paid by a lessee that may benefit a lessor, and variable payments 
when contracts have lease and non-lease components. The amendments were effective for the Company for reporting 
periods beginning after December 15, 2018 including interim periods within those fiscal years. These amendments did not 
have a material effect on the financial statements.

ASU 2019-01

In March 2019, the FASB issued guidance to address concerns companies had raised about an accounting exception they 
would lose when assessing the fair value of underlying assets under the leases standard and clarify that leases and lessors 
are exempt from a certain interim disclosure requirement associated with adopting the new standard. The amendments will 
be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The 
Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

ASU 2019-04

In April 2019, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies and improves areas of guidance related to recently issued standards 
of credit losses, hedging, and recognition and measurement of financial instruments. The amendments related to credit 
losses will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020. The amendments 
related to hedging were effective for the Company for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. 
The amendments related to recognition and measurement of financial instruments will be effective for the Company for 
fiscal years after December 15, 2019 including interim periods within those years. The Company does not expect these 
amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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ASU 2019-05

In May 2019, the FASB issued guidance to provide entities with an option to irrevocable elect the fair value option, applied on 
an instrument-by-instrument basis for eligible instruments, upon adoption of ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on 
Financial Instruments. The amendments will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 
2020. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

ASU 2019-10

In November 2019, the FASB issued guidance to defer the effective dates for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, 
and certain smaller reporting companies applying standards on current expected credit losses (CECL). The new effective dates 
will be fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022 including interim periods within those fiscal years;

ASU 2019-11

In November 2019, the FASB issued guidance that addresses issues raised by stakeholders during the implementation of 
ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The 
amendments affect a variety of Topics in the Accounting Standards Codification. The amendments are effective for fiscal 
years beginning after December 15, 2022 including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted in 
any interim period as long as an entity has adopted the amendments in ASU 2016-13. The Company does not expect these 
amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

ASU 2019-12

In December 2019, the FASB issued guidance to simplify accounting for income taxes by removing specific technical 
exceptions that often produce information investors have a hard time understanding. The amendments also improve 
consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance.  
The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 including interim periods within those 
years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its  
financial statements.

RECLASSIFICATION

Certain items in the 2018 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2019 financial statement presentation.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The date to which events occurring after December 31, 2019, the date of the most recent balance sheet, have been evaluated 
for possible adjustment to the financial statements or disclosure is March 12, 2020, which is the date on which the financial 
statements were available to be issued.

2.  Restriction of Cash and Due from Banks

The Bank is required to maintain reserve funds in cash or on deposit with the Federal Reserve. The required reserve at 
December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $2,069,000 and $1,737,000, respectively.

3.  Investments

The amortized cost and fair values of securities as shown in the balance sheets of the Bank are as follows:

DEC. 31, 2019

Available-for-sale

Corporate notes

Mortgage backed securities

Municipal securities - tax exempt

Municipal securities - taxable

SBA loan pools

Total Available-for-sale

AMORTIZED 
COST

GROSS  
UNREALIZED  
GAINS

GROSS  
UNREALIZED 
LOSSES

FAIR 
VALUE

$      7,052,733

$      27,281

$     (34,909)

$   7,045,105

33,363,136

119,806

(140,309)

33,342,633

4,419,299

309,823

4,746,976

64,847

6,696

14,549

-

-

4,484,146

316,519

(95,016)

4,666,509

$   49,891,967

$    233,179

$    (270,234)

$ 49,854,912

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DEC. 31, 2018

Available-for-sale

Corporate notes

Mortgage backed securities

Municipal securities - tax exempt

SBA loan pools

Total Available-for-sale

AMORTIZED 
COST

GROSS  
UNREALIZED  
GAINS

GROSS  
UNREALIZED 
LOSSES

FAIR 
VALUE

$     3,758,201

$      22,592

$     (84,964)

$   3,695,829

35,789,803

15,956

(895,425)

34,910,334

5,070,380

5,008,870

-

2,828

(354,836)

(129,066)

4,715,544

4,882,632

$   49,627,254

$      41,376

$ (1,464,291)

$ 48,204,339

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at December 31, 2019, by contractual maturity, are as follows:

Amounts maturing in:

1 year or less

After 1 year - 5 years

After 5 years - 10 years

After 10 years

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE

AMORTIZED COST 

FAIR VALUE 

$               -

$                -

502,411

503,156

9,422,657

9,404,877

6,603,763

6,604,246

16,528,831

16,512,279

Mortgage backed securities

33,363,136

33,342,633

$49,891,967

$49,854,912

Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with 
or without call or prepayment penalties.

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Bank had U.S. Government and agency securities and/or mortgage backed securities 
with carrying values of $1,527,243 and $0, respectively, which were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes 
required or permitted by law.

Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2019, aggregated by investment category 
and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, is as follows:

Available-for-sale

Corporate notes

LESS THAN 12 MONTHS

OVER 12 MONTHS

GROSS  
UNREALIZED 
LOSSES

FAIR VALUE

GROSS  
UNREALIZED 
LOSSES

FAIR VALUE

$      12,575

$  1,786,265

$      22,334

$      977,666

Mortgage backed securities

23,377

1,827,537

116,932

13,563,839

SBA loan pools

TOTALS

-

-

95,016

2,885,657

$      35,952

$ 3,613,802

$    234,282

$ 17,427,162

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently 
when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent 
to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the 
intent and ability of the Bank to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated 
recovery in fair value.

At December 31, 2019, 6 debt securities with an unrealized loss for less than one year and 32 debt securities with an 
unrealized loss for greater than one year depreciated approximately 1.27 percent from the Bank’s amortized cost basis. 25 of 
the securities are secured by Federal agency mortgage backed securities or U.S. Treasury obligations and direct obligations 
of U.S. Government agencies, 4 of the securities are corporate bonds, 8 are private-label collateralized mortgage obligations, 
and 1 is a marketable certificate of deposit. These unrealized losses relate principally to current interest rates for similar types 
of securities. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the 
Federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, and the results of reviews 
of the issuer’s financial condition. As management has the ability to hold debt securities until maturity, or for the foreseeable 
future if classified as available-for-sale, management feels that the unrealized losses on the securities are not deemed to be 
other-than-temporary.

In 2018, the Bank transferred 29 municipal securities from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale. Based on changes in the 
current rate environment, management elected this change in an effort to more effectively manage the investment portfolio, 
including subsequently selling some securities that were formerly classified as held-to-maturity. The amortized cost of the 
securities that were transferred totaled $14.5 million and the net unrealized loss related to these securities totaled $608,000 
on the date of transfer. This was a one-time transfer, done in accordance with ASU 2017-02, and management does not 
believe that it has tainted its held to maturity classification.

The Bank received $9,002,200 in proceeds from available for sale securities during the year ended December 31, 2019. As a 
result, the Bank recognized $116,244 million in gross gains and $10,522 in gross losses for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Restricted investments consist of the following at December 31:

Federal Reserve Bank stock

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

Community Bankers Bank stock

TOTALS

4.  Loans Receivable

Loans receivable include the following at December 31:

Commercial and industrial

Real estate - commercial

Real estate - construction

Real estate - residential

Consumer and other

Subtotals

Deferred loan fees, net

TOTALS

2019

2018

$   1,731,750

$   1,710,300

1,955,000

1,299,700

66,000

66,000

$   3,752,750

$   3,076,000

2019

2018

$   76,796,738

$   76,919,421

216,273,591

191,543,985

13,771,761

32,335,250

64,629,464

67,991,855

21,564,096

25,506,991

393,035,650

394,297,502

(93,776)

(217,045)

$ 392,941,874

$ 394,080,457

Commercial and industrial loans: The commercial lending portfolio consists primarily of commercial and industrial loans 
for the financing of accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment. Commercial loans typically are made on the basis 
of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan from the cash flow from its business and are secured by business assets, such 
as commercial real estate, accounts receivable, equipment and inventory, the values of which may fluctuate over time and 
generally cannot be appraised with as much precision as residential real estate. To manage these risks, the Bank’s policy is to 
secure commercial loans originated with both the assets of the business, which are subject to the risks described above, and 
other additional collateral and guarantees that may be available.

Real estate - commercial loans: Commercial real estate loans are primarily secured by various types of commercial real estate, 
including office, retail, warehouse, industrial and other non-residential types of properties and are made to the owners and/or 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

occupiers of such property. The repayment of loans secured by income-producing properties is typically dependent upon the 
successful operation of a business or real estate project, and thus may be subject to adverse conditions in the commercial real 
estate market or in the general economy. The Bank generally requires personal guarantees or endorsements with respect to 
these loans and loan-to-value ratios for commercial real estate loans, which generally do not exceed 80 percent.

Real estate – construction loans: This portfolio consists of commercial and residential construction loans secured by real 
estate. The loans are secured by property and generally made with a loan-to-as-built and loan-to-as-completed value not 
exceeding 75 percent.

Real estate - residential and home equity loans: This portfolio consists of residential first and second mortgage loans and 
home equity lines of credit and term loans secured primarily by the residences of borrowers. Residential mortgage loans and home 
equity lines of credit secured by owner-occupied property generally are made with a loan-to-value ratio of up to 80 percent.

Consumer loans: This portfolio consists of car loans, boat loans, loans secured by stock and unsecured loans. The consumer 
loans are generally made to borrowers with a minimum credit score of 700 and a maximum debt to income ratio of 40%.

An analysis of the allowance for possible loan losses based on type or loan segment, which identifies certain loans that are 
evaluated for individual or collective impairment, as of December 31 is as follows:

YEAR 2019

Allowance for Loan Losses

COMMERCIAL 
& INDUSTRIAL 

REAL ESTATE - 
COMMERCIAL

REAL ESTATE - 
CONSTRUCTION 

REAL ESTATE - 
RESIDENTIAL

CONSUMER 

TOTAL

Beginning balance

$    834,126

$   2,473,145

$     452,106

$     649,804 $       163,212

$    4,572,393

Charge-offs

Recoveries

Provision

(674,448)

28,748

617,192

-

-

-

-

-

500

-

-

76,810

(288,848)

(176,733)

(33,921)

(674,448)

29,248

194,500

Ending Balance

$    805,618

$    2,549,955

$     163,258

$     473,571 $       129,291

$    4,121,693

Individually evaluated for impairment

-

-

-

-

-

-

Collectively evaluated for impairment

805,618

2,549,955

163,258

473,571

129,291

4,121,693

Loans Receivable

Ending Balance

$ 76,796,738 $ 216,273,591

$ 13,771,761

$ 64,629,464 $ 21,564,096

$ 393,035,650

Individually evaluated for impairment $      501,659 $     7,730,407

$                 -

$    3,910,099 $                 -

$   12,142,165

Collectively evaluated for impairment

76,295,079

208,543,184

13,771,761

60,719,365

21,564,096

380,893,485

YEAR 2018

Allowance for Loan Losses

COMMERCIAL 
& INDUSTRIAL 

REAL ESTATE - 
COMMERCIAL

REAL ESTATE - 
CONSTRUCTION 

REAL ESTATE - 
RESIDENTIAL

CONSUMER 

TOTAL

Beginning balance

$     767,017

$   2,464,708

$     864,183

$     368,319

$       98,143

$ 4,562,370

Charge-offs

Recoveries

Provision

Reclassification1

Ending Balance

-

-

-

-

(191,453)

-

-

-

(165,249)

(356,702)

525

525

67,109

8,437

(220,624)

321,285

229,793

406,000

-

-

-

(39,000)

-

(39,800)

$     834,126

$   2,473,145

$     452,106

$     649,804

$     163,212

$ 4,572,393

Individually evaluated for impairment

-

-

-

-

-

-

Collectively evaluated for impairment

834,126

2,473,145

452,106

649,804

163,212

4,572,393

Loans Receivable

Ending Balance

$ 76,919,421

$191,543,985

$ 32,335,250

$ 67,991,855

$ 25,506,991

$394,297,502

Individually evaluated for impairment

$   1,185,111

$    3,185,852

$      500,000

$  2,824,302

-

$   7,695,265

Collectively evaluated for impairment

75,734,310

188,358,133

31,835,250

65,167,553

25,506,991

386,602,237

1  The reclassification in the prior year relates to the removal of a reserve that was originally posted for the mortgage loans held-

for-sale portfolio. This reserve is now appropriately recorded in Other Liabilities on the Balance Sheet.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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An analysis of non-accrual and past due loans is as follows at December 31:

YEAR 2019

30-59 DAYS 
PAST DUE 

60-89 DAYS 
PAST DUE 

90 DAYS 
OR MORE  
PAST DUE

TOTAL  
PAST DUE 

CURRENT 

TOTAL LOANS 
RECEIVABLE 

NONACCRUAL  
LOANS

Commercial and industrial

$               - $              - $             - $                - $ 76,796,738 $  76,796,738

$       31,433

Real estate - commercial

614,857

- 4,001,558

4,616,415

211,657,176

216,273,591

Real estate - construction

Real estate - residential

-

-

-

-

-

13,771,761

13,771,761

- 2,166,825

2,166,825

62,462,639

64,629,464

1,670,228

Consumer

TOTALS

YEAR 2018

124,157

243,425

57,430

425,012

21,139,084

21,564,096

-

$    739,014 $  243,425 $ 6,225,813 $ 7,208,252 $385,827,398 $393,035,650

$  1,701,661

Commercial and industrial

$   355,727 $  220,352 $            - $    576,079 $ 76,343,342 $  76,919,421

$     503,794

-

-

Real estate - commercial

-

Real estate - construction

1,575,669

Real estate - residential

853,813

-

Consumer

TOTALS

-

-

-

-

-

-

191,543,985

191,543,985

-

500,000

2,075,669

30,259,581

32,335,250

500,000

-

-

853,813

67,138,042

67,991,855

1,808,766

-

25,506,991

25,506,991

-

$ 2,785,209 $  220,352 $ 500,000 $ 3,505,561 $390,791,941 $394,297,502

$  2,812,560

An analysis of impaired loans based on loan segment is as follows at December 31:

YEAR 2019

With no related allowance recorded:

RECORDED  
INVESTMENT

UNPAID  
PRINCIPAL  
BALANCE

RELATED  
ALLOWANCE 
FOR LOAN 
LOSSES 

AVERAGE  
RECORDED  
INVESTMENT

INTEREST  
INCOME  
RECOGNIZED

Commercial and industrial

$     501,659

$     510,000

$               -

$     594,301

$       32,512

Real Estate - commercial

Real Estate - construction

Real Estate - residential

Consumer

With an allowance recorded:

Commercial and industrial

Real Estate - commercial

Real Estate - construction

Real Estate - residential

Consumer

TOTAL

7,730,407

7,730,407

-

-

3,910,099

3,978,099

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Commercial and industrial

501,659

510,000

Real Estate - commercial

7,730,407

7,730,407

Real Estate - construction

-

-

Real Estate - residential

3,910,099

3,978,099

Consumer

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

7,843,183

372,706

-

-

3,797,394

204,121

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

594,301

7,843,183

-

32,512

372,706

-

3,797,394

204,121

-

-

$  12,142,165

$  12,218,506

$                -

$   12,234,878

$      609,339

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR 2018

With no related allowance recorded:

RECORDED  
INVESTMENT

UNPAID  
PRINCIPAL  
BALANCE

RELATED  
ALLOWANCE 
FOR LOAN 
LOSSES 

AVERAGE  
RECORDED  
INVESTMENT

INTEREST  
INCOME  
RECOGNIZED

Commercial and industrial

$ 1,185,111

$ 1,308,693

$               -

$ 1,195,950

$       63,687

Real Estate - commercial

Real Estate - construction

Real Estate - residential

Consumer

With an allowance recorded:

Commercial and industrial

Real Estate - commercial

Real Estate - construction

Real Estate - residential

Consumer

TOTAL

3,185,852

3,185,852

500,000

500,000

2,824,302

2,848,237

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Commercial and industrial

1,185,111

1,308,693

Real Estate - commercial

3,185,852

3,185,852

Real Estate - construction

500,000

500,000

Real Estate - residential

2,824,302

2,848,237

Consumer

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,231,715

500,000

3,289,832

147,545

16,389

199,735

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,195,950

3,231,715

500,000

3,289,832

-

63,687

147,545

16,389

199,735

-

$  7,695,265

$  7,842,782

$               -

$   8,217,497

$      427,356

No additional funds are committed to be advanced in connection with the impaired loans.

One of the most significant factors in assessing the Bank’s loan portfolio is the risk rating. The Bank uses the following risk 
ratings to manage the credit quality of its loan portfolio: pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss. Special 
mention loans are those loans that have potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. These loans have 
potential weaknesses that may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or the Bank’s credit position at 
some future date. Substandard loans are inadequately protected by current sound worth, paying capacity of the borrower, 
or pledged collateral. Doubtful loans have all the inherent weaknesses in the substandard classification and collection or 
liquidation in full is highly questionable. Loss loans are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an 
active asset is not warranted. All other loans not rated are considered to have a pass rating.

An analysis of the credit quality indicators is as follows at December 31:

YEAR 2019

PASS 

SPECIAL MENTION

SUBSTANDARD

DOUBTFUL

LOSS

Commercial and industrial

$    74,002,420

$      2,292,659

$          501,659

$                   -

$                   -

Real estate - commercial

203,146,833

5,396,351

7,730,407

Real estate - construction

12,995,055

60,222,768

21,564,096

776,706

496,597

-

-

3,910,099

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$  371,931,172

$      8,962,313

$     12,142,165

$                   -               

$                   -               

PASS 

SPECIAL MENTION

SUBSTANDARD

DOUBTFUL

LOSS

Real estate - residential

Consumer

TOTALS

YEAR 2018

Commercial and industrial

$    74,858,816

$      1,025,857

$     1,034,748

$                   -

$                   -

Real estate - commercial

184,916,352

3,441,781

3,185,852

Real estate - construction

31,835,250

-

500,000

Real estate - residential

Consumer

TOTALS

62,471,813

25,506,991

2,671,805

2,848,237

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$  379,589,222

$     7,139,443

$     7,568,837

$                   -               

$                   -               

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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A loan modification is classified as a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) if both of the following exist: 1) the borrower is 
experiencing financial difficulty, and 2) the Bank has granted a concession to the borrower. The assessment of whether the 
above conditions exist is subjective and requires management’s judgment. TDRs are typically modified through reductions in 
interest rates, reduction in payments, changing the payment terms or through extensions in term maturity.

As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Bank had a recorded investment in troubled debt restructurings of $0 
and $534,405, respectively. The Bank allocated no specific allowance for those loans at December 31, 2019 and December 
31, 2018. Concessions granted to borrowers include changes in interest rates, maturity dates and/or payment amounts or 
some combination of each. There were two credits classified as a TDR in the prior year which defaulted during the year ended 
December 31, 2019. These two credits were charged off in full and recognized through the allowance for loan losses reserve. 
The third credit comprising the TDR balance at December 31, 2018 was paid in full.

The Bank has entered into transactions with certain directors, executive officers, significant stockholders and their affiliates. 
Such transactions were made in the ordinary course of business on substantially the same terms and conditions, including 
interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with other customers and did 
not, in the opinion of management, involve more than normal credit risk or present other unfavorable features. The aggregate 
amount of loans outstanding to such related parties was $5,119,203 and $8,702,545 at December 31, 2019 and 2018, 
respectively. New loans made to such related parties amounted to $0, and repayments amounted to $111,757 in 2019. Two 
loans with an aggregate balance of $1,262,192 at December 31, 2018 were paid in full during the year ended December 31, 
2019. Additionally, five loans with an aggregate balance of $2,209,393 at December 31, 2019 were removed from related party 
classification due to the retirement of the respective director during the year ended December 31, 2019.

5.  Bank Premises and Equipment

Bank premises and equipment include the following:

Furniture and equipment

Leasehold improvements 

Construction in progress 

Software 

Total Cost

Less accumulated depreciation

2019

2018

$ 1,809,589

$ 1,802,846

1,455,267

1,452,819

-

218,014

18,720

185,303

3,482,870

3,459,688

(2,002,335)

(1,710,753)

NET BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

$ 1,480,535

$ 1,748,935

Depreciation and amortization of bank premises and equipment charged to expense amounted to $291,582 and $289,809 in 
2019 and 2018, respectively.

6.  Deposits

The following are time deposits maturing in years ending December 31:

2020

2021

2022 

2023

2024

2025 AND THEREAFTER

TOTAL

$  106,149,720

68,167,326

22,966,740

1,839,184

648,232

49,804

$  199,821,006

Time deposits in denominations that meet or exceed the FDIC minimum limit of $250,000 or more totaled $84,141,774 and 
$83,457,849 at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The Bank held related party deposits of approximately $2,516,144 and $6,442,635 at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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7.  Borrowings and Advances

The Company’s borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB) were $35.9 million and $17.1 million at 
December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the weighted average rates on FHLB advances 
were 1.69% and 2.05%, respectively. These advances were secured by a blanket collateral agreement with the FHLB pledging 
the Bank’s portfolio of residential first mortgage loans with a collateral value of $99.3 million and $79.4 million. 

FHLB advances are subject to prepayment penalties. During the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company 
prepaid no FHLB advances.

Callable advances are callable at the option of the FHLB. If an advance is called, the Bank has the option to pay off the 
advance without penalty, re-borrow funds on different terms, or convert the advance to a three-month floating rate advance 
tied to LIBOR. The Bank had $10 million in callable FHLB advances with a weighted average rate of 1.04% at December 31, 
2019. There were no callable advances at December 31, 2018.

Advances from the FHLB are summarized by year of maturity and weighted average interest rate at December 31, 2018:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025 AND THEREAFTER

TOTAL

8.  Income Taxes

Year-end deferred tax assets and liabilities were due to the following:

Deferred tax assets

Allowance for loan losses

Unearned loan fees and costs, net

Accrued compensation

Non-accrual loan interest

Unrealized losses on securities

Restricted Stock

Mark to market adjustment

Lease Liability

Net operating loss carryforward

Other

Deferred Tax Liabilities

Depreciation

Right of use asset

Interest rate lock

Net deferred tax assets

AMOUNT

WEIGHTED 
AVERAGE RATE

$     5,500,000

15,750,000

4,607,143

-

-

2.20%

1.85%

2.12%

n/a

n/a

10,000,000

0.95%

$   35,857,143

2019

2018

$    804,265

$    852,944

19,693

115,360

16,032

7,782

75,440

45,760

626,038

-

14,427

45,579

114,418

6,000

298,812

52,903

-

-

193,941

11,803

1,724,797

1,576,400

206,181

 614,995

 45,923

867,099

304,636

 -

 24,251

328,887

$  857,698

$  1,247,513

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 25

Income tax expense (benefit) was as follows:

Current tax expense

Deferred tax expense (benefit)

2019
$     372,436

2018
$     84,166

98,785

(126,589)

$     471,221

$     (42,423)

Effective tax rates differ from the federal statutory rate of 21% for 2019 and 2018, which is applied to income before income 
taxes due to the following:

Federal statutory rate times financial statement income

Effect of:

Tax-exempt income, net of disallowance

Earnings from bank-owned life insurance

Stock compensation

Other

2019
$   667,052

2018
$     31,259

(54,213)

 (80,280)

 (2,455)

 (58,883)

(111,618)

 (13,266)

 (69,659)

 120,861

$   471,221

$   (42,423)

9.  Capital Requirements

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by Federal banking agencies. 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 Bank’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 their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting 
practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classification under the prompt corrective action guidelines are also subject to 
qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts 
and ratios of total capital, Tier 1 capital and common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (as defined in the 
regulations), and Tier 1 capital to adjusted average total assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2019 
and, 2018, that the Bank meets all the capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

As of December 31, 2019, the Bank was categorized as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective 
action. To remain categorized as well capitalized, the Bank will have to maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, 
CET1 and Tier 1 leverage ratios as disclosed in the following table. There are no conditions or events since the most recent 
notification that management believes have changed the Bank’s prompt corrective action category.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

ACTUAL

FOR CAPITAL 
ADEQUACY PURPOSES

MINIMUM TO BE WELL 
CAPITALIZED UNDER
PROMPT CORRECTIVE  
ACTION PROVISIONS

AMOUNT

RATIO

AMOUNT

RATIO

AMOUNT

RATIO

$68,177,383

16.24%

$33,589,104

8.00%

$41,986,381

10.00%

$64,055,691

15.26%

$25,191,828

6.00%

$33,589,104

8.00%

$64,055,691

15.26%

$18,893,871

4.50%

$27,291,147

6.50%

$64,055,691

12.80%

$20,013,080

4.00%

$25,016,350

5.00%

$64,810,831

15.85%

$32,712,769

8.00%

$40,890,961

10.00%

$60,238,439

14.73%

$24,534,577

6.00%

$32,712,769

8.00%

$60,238,439

14.73%

$18,400,932

4.50%

$26,579,125

6.50%

$60,238,439

12.16%

$19,821,838

4.00%

$24,777,298

5.00%

DEC. 31, 2019

Total Capital  
(to Risk Weighted Assets)

Tier 1 Capital  
(to Risk Weighted Assets)

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital 
(to Risk Weighted Assets)

Tier 1 Capital 
(to Adjusted Average Assets)

DEC. 31, 2018

Total Capital  
(to Risk Weighted Assets)

Tier 1 Capital  
(to Risk Weighted Assets)

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital 
(to Risk Weighted Assets)

Tier 1 Capital 
(to Adjusted Average Assets)

10. Stock Option & Equity Plan

In 2007, the Bank established the 2007 stock option and equity plan (the Plan) for executives, other employees, officers, 
directors and consultants. Shares have been reserved for issuance by the Bank upon the grant of stock options or restricted 
stock awards. Shares issued under the Plan may be granted at not less than 100 percent of the fair market value at the 
grant date. The shareholders approved increasing the number of authorized shares by 200,000 and 200,000 at the August 
2018 and March 2016 annual meetings, respectively. The authorized and granted options under the Plan are as follows at 
December 31, 2019:

2007 Plan

AUTHORIZED

GRANTED

1,075,280

813,485

VESTED

680,208

The stock options shall not be exercisable more than ten years after the date such option is granted. Shares typically vest 
over periods ranging from one to four years. At December 31, 2019, there was approximately $15,113 in unrecognized 
compensation expense related to non-vested stock options that are expected to be recognized over a weighted average 
period of 0.72 years. At December 31, 2018, there was approximately $103,944 in unrecognized compensation expense 
related to non-vested share-based compensation. 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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The following summarizes the option activity under the Plan:

NUMBER OF  
SHARES

WEIGHTED  
AVERAGE  
EXERCISE PRICE

OUTSTANDING, DECEMBER 31, 2017

696,779

$ 7.01

Grants

Expired

Canceled or expired

OUTSTANDING, DECEMBER 31, 2018

Grants

Exercised

Expired

Forfeited

OUTSTANDING, DECEMBER 31, 2019

-

(315,903)

(50,420)

330,456

-

(93,944)

(59,228)

(10,250)

167,034

-

7.11

8.69

6.67

-

7.07

6.03

9.98

$ 6.47

There were no stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. The weighted average remaining 
contractual life of options outstanding as of December 31, 2019 is 2.72 years.

Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as 
expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period. The Bank uses the Black-Scholes 
option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options. The fair value of the stock based payment awards is 
affected by the price of the stock and a number of financial assumptions and variables. These variables include the risk-free 
interest rate, expected dividend rate, expected stock price volatility and the expected life of the options. 

The expected volatility is based on the average of the historical volatility of peer institutions and the Bank. The risk-free 
interest rate is the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury bonds with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the 
options granted. The expected life is based on the average of the contracted life and vesting schedule for the options granted. 
The dividend yield assumption is based on expected dividend payouts of zero.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, 35,500 voting common shares of restricted stock were granted to Bank 
employees. All 35,500 shares were granted as part of a time-based restricted stock agreement. These restricted shares cliff 
vest over a three year period based on their date of grant. 

During the year ended December 31, 2018, 125,000 voting common shares of restricted stock were granted to two 
executives in connection with their overall compensation plan. 50,000 shares were granted September 25, 2018 as part of 
a performance-based restricted stock agreement at a value of $12.21 for the first 10,000 shares. All subsequent shares will 
be valued upon the determination of future performance criteria. These restricted shares vest in accordance with tranches 
over five performance periods, March 15, 2019, March 15, 2020, March 15, 2021, March 15, 2022, and March 15, 2023. 
50,000 shares were granted September 25, 2018 as part of a time-based restricted stock agreement at a value of $12.21. 
These restricted shares cliff vest over a five year period beginning December 15, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, 10,000 of 
the time-based restricted shares have vested. 25,000 shares were granted October 1, 2018 as part of a performance-based 
restricted stock agreement at a value of $12.05 for the first 5,000 shares. All subsequent shares will be valued upon the 
determination of future performance criteria. These restricted shares vest in accordance with tranches over the same five 
performance periods noted above.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following summarizes the restricted stock activity under the Plan:

NUMBER OF  
SHARES

WEIGHTED  
AVERAGE  
EXERCISE PRICE

OUTSTANDING, DECEMBER 31, 2017

Grants

Vested

Expired

Forfeited

OUTSTANDING, DECEMBER 31, 2018

Grants

Vested

Expired

Forfeited

OUTSTANDING, DECEMBER 31, 2019

-

125,000

(10,000)

-

-

115,000

35,500

(25,000)

-

(5,000)

120,500

$        -

11.14

12.21

-

-

11.05

10.19

11.14

-

10.40

$ 10.81

For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Bank recognized $447,790 and $504,692 in stock-based 
compensation expense, respectively.

11. Operating Leases

The Company enters into leases in the normal course of business primarily for operations facilities, branch locations, and 
mortgage operations facilities. The Company’s leases have remaining terms ranging from one to six years, some of which 
include renewal options to extend the lease for up to fifteen years.

The Company includes lease extensions if, after considering relevant economic factors, it is reasonably certain the Company 
will exercise the option. The Company has elected not to recognize leases with original lease terms of twelve months or less 
(short-term leases) on the Company’s balance sheet.

Leases are classified as operating or finance leases at the lease commencement date. Lease expense for operating leases and 
short-term leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Right-of-use assets represent our right to use an 
underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. 
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the estimated present value 
of lease payments over the lease term.

The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at lease commencement to calculate the present value of lease payments 
when the rate implicit in a lease is not known. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate is based on the FHLB amortizing 
advance rate, adjusted for the lease term and other factors.

Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities by lease type, and the associated balance sheet classifications are as follows:

Right-of-use assets: Operating leases

Right of Use Asset, net

Lease liabilities: Operating leases

Lease Liability

2,928,546

2,981,132

BALANCE SHEET CLASSIFICATION

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Lease Expense

The components of total lease cost were as follows for the period ending:

Operating lease cost

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Right-of-use asset amortization

Lease accretion

823,278

116,394

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Lease Obligations

Future undiscounted lease payments for operating leases with initial terms of one year or more as of December 31, 2019 are 
as follows:

2020

2021 

2022

2023

2024

2025 AND THEREAFTER

Supplemental Lease Information

FINANCE LEASE

$    776,141

687,428

707,630

690,683

193,766

164,264

Operating lease weighted average remaining lease term (years)

4.37 years

Operating lease weighted average discount rate

3.52%

DECEMBER 31, 2019

12. Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in 
the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on 
the measurement date. U.S. GAAP requires that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the 
use of unobservable inputs. U.S. GAAP also establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the valuation inputs into three 
broad levels. Based on the underlying inputs, each fair value measurement in its entirety is reported in one of the three levels. 
These levels are:

Level 1 – inputs to the valuation methodology are based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in 
active markets that the Bank has the ability to access.

Level 2 – inputs to the valuation methodology include: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted 
prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are 
observable for the asset or liability, and market-corroborated inputs. If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, 
the Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 – inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Level 3 
assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on one or more of three valuation techniques (market, cost, or income 
approach). The market approach evaluates prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving 
identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The cost approach evaluates the amount that would be required to replace the 
service capacity of an asset (i.e., replacement cost). The income approach uses techniques that convert future amounts to a 
single present amount based on market expectations (including present value techniques, option-pricing models, and lattice 
models).

The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input 
that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs 
and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Bank to measure certain financial assets and liabilities recorded 
at fair value on a recurring basis in the financial statements:

SECURITIES AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE: 

Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted 
market prices, when available (Level 1). If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing 
independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily 
from or corroborated by observable market data. Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may 
determine the fair value of identical or similar securities by using pricing models that considers observable market data 
(Level 2).

LOANS HELD-FOR-SALE: 

The Bank originates fixed rate residential loans on a servicing released basis in the secondary market. Loans closed 
but not yet settled with an investor, are carried in the Bank’s loans held for sale portfolio. These loans are fixed rate 
residential loans that have been originated in the Bank’s name and have closed. Virtually all of these loans have 
commitments to be purchased by investors at a locked-in price with the investors on the same day that the loan was 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

locked in with the Bank’s customers. Therefore, these loans present very little market risk for the Bank and are classified 
as Level 2. The carrying amount of these loans approximates fair value.

DERIVATIVE ASSET – IRLCS: 

The Bank recognizes IRLCs at fair value. Fair value of IRLCs is based on either (i) the price of the underlying loans obtained 
from an investor for loans that will be delivered on a best efforts basis or (ii) the observable price for individuals loans 
traded in the secondary market for loans that will be delivered on a mandatory basis. All of the Bank’s IRLCs are classified 
as Level 2.

The following table presents the balances of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of 
December 31:

QUOTED PRICES IN 
ACTIVE MARKETS FOR 
IDENTICAL ASSETS  
(LEVEL 1)

SIGNIFICANT OTHER 
OBSERVABLE INPUTS  
(LEVEL 2)

SIGNIFICANT  
UNOBSERVABLE 
INPUTS  
(LEVEL 3)

FAIR VALUE

2019

Available-for-sale securities

$  49,854,912

$         -

$  49,854,912

$         -

Loans held for sale

Interest Rate Lock Derivative

11,656,802

104,397

-

-

11,656,802

104,397

-

-

$  61,616,111

$         -

$  61,616,111

$         -

2018

Available-for-sale securities

$  48,204,339

$         -

$  48,204,339

$         -

Loans held for sale

Interest Rate Lock Derivative

4,415,520

65,694

-

-

4,415,520

65,694

-

-

$  52,685,553

$         -

$  52,685,553

$         -

Certain financial assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. Adjustments to the fair 
value of these assets usually result from the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual 
assets.

The following describes the valuation techniques used by the Bank to measure certain financial assets recorded at fair value on a 
nonrecurring basis in the financial statements:

IMPAIRED LOANS:

Loans are designated as impaired when, in the judgment of management based on current information and events, it 
is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collected. The 
measurement of loss associated with impaired loans can be based on either the observable market price of the loan or 
the fair value of the collateral. Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing the loans. Collateral 
may be in the form of real estate or business assets, including equipment, inventory and accounts receivable. The vast 
majority of the collateral is real estate. The value of real estate collateral is determined utilizing an income or market 
valuation approach based on an appraisal conducted by an independent, licensed appraiser outside of the Bank using 
observable market data (Level 2). However, if the collateral is a house or building in the process of construction, or if an 
appraisal of the real estate property is over two years old, then the fair value is considered Level 3. The value of business 
equipment is based upon an outside appraisal if deemed significant, or the net book value on the applicable business’ 
financial statements if not considered significant using observable market data. Likewise, values for inventory and accounts 
receivable collateral are based on financial statement balances or aging reports (Level 3). Impaired loans allocated to the 
allowance for loan losses are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Any fair value adjustments are recorded in the 
period incurred as provision for possible loan losses on the statements of operations.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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The following table summarizes the Bank’s financial assets that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of 
December 31:

2019

Impaired loans

2018

Impaired loans

QUOTED PRICES IN 
ACTIVE MARKETS FOR 
IDENTICAL ASSETS  
(LEVEL 1)

SIGNIFICANT OTHER 
OBSERVABLE INPUTS  
(LEVEL 2) 

SIGNIFICANT  
UNOBSERVABLE 
INPUTS  
(LEVEL 3)

FAIR VALUE

$              -

$              -

$              -

$              -

$              -

$              -

$              -

$              -

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial assets measured at 
fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31:

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT DECEMBER 31, 2017

FAIR VALUE

VALUATION 
TECHNIQUE(S)

UNOBSERVABLE 
INPUTS 

RANGE OF INPUTS

2019

Impaired loans

$             -

Appraisals

2018

Impaired loans

$             -

Appraisals

Discount to reflect current  
market conditions and  
estimated selling costs

10% - 15%

Discount to reflect current  
market conditions and  
estimated selling costs

10% - 15%

FASB ASC 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure about fair value of financial instruments, including those financial 
assets and financial liabilities that are not required to be measured and reported at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring 
basis. ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. 
Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Bank. 
Additionally, in accordance with ASU 2016-01, which the Bank adopted on January 1, 2018 on a prospective basis, the Bank 
uses the exit price notion, than the entry price notion, in calculating the fair values of financial instruments not measured at 
fair value on a recurring basis.

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT DECEMBER 31, 2019 USING

CARRYING  
AMOUNT 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 

LEVEL 3  

TOTAL 

Financial assets

Cash and due from banks

$   927,322

$   927,322

$                -

$                -

$    927,322

Interest bearing deposits with banks

24,735,085

24,735,085

-

Securities available-for-sale

Loans held for sale

Loans receivable, net

49,854,912

11,656,802

388,820,181

-

-

-

Accrued interest receivable

1,278,037

1,278,037

49,854,912

11,656,802

-

-

Bank-owned life insurance

12,783,605

-

12,783,605

-

-

-

24,735,085

49,854,912

11,656,802

401,347,000

401,347,000

-

-

1,278,037

12,783,605

TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS

$490,055,944

$ 26,940,444

$ 74,295,319 $401,347,000

$502,582,763

Financial liabilities

Demand deposits

Time deposits

$195,389,610

$195,389,610

$                -

$                -

$195,389,610

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

35,857,143

199,821,006

-

-

200,761,000

35,736,392

Accrued interest payable

433,586

433,586

-

-

-

-

200,761,000

35,736,392

433,586

TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES $431,501,345

$195,823,196 $236,497,392

$                -

$432,320,588

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT DECEMBER 31, 2018 USING

CARRYING  
AMOUNT 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 

LEVEL 3  

TOTAL 

Financial assets

Cash and due from banks

$   1,270,559

$   1,270,559

$                -

$                -

$    1,270,559

Interest bearing deposits with banks

14,376,684

14,376,684

-

Securities available-for-sale

Loans held for sale

Loans receivable, net

48,204,339

4,415,520

389,508,064

-

-

-

Accrued interest receivable

1,229,534

1,229,534

48,204,339

4,415,520

-

-

Bank-owned life insurance

12,401,317

-

12,401,317

-

-

-

14,376,684

48,204,339

4,415,520

390,930,000

390,930,000

-

-

1,229,534

12,401,317

TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSETS

$471,406,017

$ 16,876,777

$ 65,021,176 $390,930,000

$472,827,953

Financial liabilities

Demand deposits

Time deposits

$198,439,454

$198,439,454

$                -

$                -

$198,439,454

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

17,142,857

202,292,311

-

-

201,319,000

17,120,089

Accrued interest payable

218,537

218,537

-

-

-

-

201,319,000

17,120,089

218,537

TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITIES $418,093,159

$198,657,991 $218,439,089

$                -

$417,097,080

13. Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

In the normal course of business, the Bank has outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities, such as commitments 
to extend credit and standby letters of credit, which are not included in the accompanying financial statements. The Bank’s 
exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to 
extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual or notional amount of those instruments. The Bank 
uses the same credit policies in making such commitments as it does for instruments that are included in the balance sheets.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Financial instruments whose contract amount represents credit risk were approximately as follows:

Commitments to extend credit

Standby letters of credit

2019

2018

$ 78,240,000

$ 71,394,000

$   1,896,000

$   2,446,000

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition 
established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require 
payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment 
amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a 
case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based 
on management’s credit evaluation. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and 
equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to 
a third party. Standby letters of credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require 
payment of a fee. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan 
facilities to customers. The Bank’s policy for obtaining collateral, and the nature of such collateral, is essentially the same as 
that involved in making commitments to extend credit.

14. Deferred Benefits

The Bank has a contributory 401(k) savings plan covering substantially all employees, which allows eligible employees to 
contribute up to 100 percent of their compensation, subject to the limits established by the IRS for 401(k) contributions. During 
the year ended December 31, 2019, the Bank implemented a non-discretionary 401(k) match. Expense related to this non-
discretionary match was $169,254 for the year ended December 31, 2019. In 2018, the Bank had a discretionary contribution 
for which the Board of Directors may elect to approve to match a portion of each employee’s contribution. The Bank elected 
to make a discretionary contribution of approximately $235,000 in 2018 for employee service rendered in 2017. There was no 
discretionary match in 2019 for employee service rendered in 2018.

The Bank has deferred compensation plans for its directors, and its executives. Under the directors’ plan, a director may elect to 
defer all or a portion of any director-related fees, including fees for serving on board committees. Under the executives’ plan, 
certain employees may defer all or a portion of their compensation, including any bonus compensation.

15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, by category, net of tax, for the periods indicated:

Unrealized 
Gains (Losses) on 
Available-for-Sale 
Securities

Unrealized Losses on 
Securities Transferred 
from Available-for-Sale 
to Held-to Maturity

Accumulated Other 
Comprehensive Loss)

  BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2017

$    (502,862)

$    (70,836)

$    (573,698)

Unrealized losses net of tax of $413,173

Reclassification for losses on sales net of tax of $248,033

Amortization of transferred securities, net of tax of $18,830

(1,554,314)

933,075

-

-

-

-

(1,554,314)

933,075

70,836

  BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2018

$  (1,124,101)

$     70,836

$ (1,124,101)

Unrealized gains net of tax of $(313,232)

Reclassification for gains on sales net of tax of $22,202

1,178,347

(83,520)

-

-

1,178,347

(83,520)

  BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2019

$       (29,274)

$              -

$      (29,274)

16. Legal Contingencies

Various legal claims can arise from time to time in the normal course of business which, in the opinion of management, will 
have no material effect on the Bank’s financial statements.

17. Related Party Transactions

For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Bank began used a brokerage firm, at which one of the Bank’s 
directors is a principal, through which it offers benefits such as payroll services and health and dental insurance for employees 
of the Bank. The brokerage firm receives commission payments directly from the benefit providers and the Bank pays no fees 
to the brokerage firm. 

Also, in 2019 and 2018, the Bank obtained legal services from one law firm, for which one of its directors was a partner. 
However, during the year ended December 31, 2018, the Bank’s director departed from this law firm.

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SHAREHOLDER & COMPANY INFORMATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

H. JASON GOLD
CHAIRMAN

JOHN T. ROHRBACK
VICE CHAIRMAN

CYNTHIA CARTER ATWATER
DIRECTOR

JOSEPH M. ENGLISH III
DIRECTOR

KEVIN J. KOOMAN
DIRECTOR

LAUREN FRIEND MCKELVEY
DIRECTOR

BRANDON C. PARK
DIRECTOR

MAURY PEIPERL
DIRECTOR

JOSEPH J. THOMAS
PRESIDENT & CEO

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS & SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

JOSEPH J. THOMAS
PRESIDENT & CEO

SHAUN E. MURPHY
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & 
CHIEF OPERATING AND CREDIT OFFICER

RAJ MEHRA
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

RICHARD A. HUTCHISON
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & 
CHIEF MORTGAGE OFFICER

KATHLEEN S. CROSON
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & 
CHIEF BANKING OFFICER

STEVE WITT
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & MARKET PRESIDENT 
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

STEPHEN H. MACNABB
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & MARKET PRESIDENT
FAIRFAX AND LOUDOUN COUNTIES

BRADLEY S. CROCKETT
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & 
HEAD OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

VICTORIA S. LOUCKS
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & 
HEAD OF TREASURY MANAGEMENT

SHAREHOLDER & COMPANY INFORMATION

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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 

The Freedom Bank of Virginia
10555 Main Street 
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-242-5300

TRANSFER AGENT

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company 
Shareholder Services – Admin 5 Team
6201 Fifteenth Avenue 
Brooklyn, NY 11219
718-921-8300
www.astfinancial.com

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED 
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
Gaithersburg, Maryland

COMMON STOCK 

The Freedom Bank of Virginia
Common stock is traded on the 
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX) under the symbol FDVA

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING 

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on  
Thursday, April 30, 2020 – 4 pm 
at Army Navy Country Club - Fairfax
3315 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030

36  SHAREHOLDER & COMPANY INFORMATION

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July 2019

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July 2019

financing provided by

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Our IDEAS in Action

When Tech Systems, Inc. needed funding to fuel current and future 
growth, our industry experts exceeded expectations.

Tech Systems, Inc. (TSI), a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) based in  
Alexandria, VA, has been providing logistics, operation, and maintenance  
of force sustainment for the United States Army, operating on 10 military  
installations and Federal agency sites nationwide.

TSI’s President and CEO, Scotty R. Martin, shares his favorable experience and 
complimentary feedback working with Freedom Bank:

“ We were completely surprised at how quickly Freedom Bank’s  

GovCon team was able to structure and close financing that met our 
growth needs. The bank’s industry knowledge and individualized 
attention resulted in an innovative financing solution.”

Contact Freedom today and let us put our IDEAS to work for you.

Veteran-Owned Government Contractor 

for the United States Army

$6,162,250

Line of Credit and related 

financing to fuel future growth 

September 2019

financing provided by

When AP Jordan Services, LLC wanted to acquire an insurance  
services firm, our insurance industry experts sealed the deal.

AP Jordan Services LLC, a newly-formed entity based in Burke, VA, acquired a 
local, longstanding Allstate® insurance agency. Freedom Bank financed the 
acquisition while also providing a full range of deposit and treasury services.

AP Jordan Services Managing Member, Alex Jordan, shares his favorable  
experience and complimentary feedback working with Freedom Bank:
“ We chose Freedom Bank because we wanted to work with a  

bank that understood the insurance industry and had extensive  
experience in acquisition financing for insurance agency owners.  
The bank provided indispensable insight on how to craft the  
financing package and facilitated a quick closing.”

Contact Freedom today and let us put our IDEAS to work for you.

Allstate® Insurance Agency

$864,000

Term Loan to Acquire Allstate® Agency 

in Washington DC Area 

September 2019

financing provided by

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Call us at 703-242-5300 or visit us online at freedom.bank.

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