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First Northwest Bancorp Reports Third Quarter 2022 Net Income of $4.3 Million
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First Northwest Bancorp Reports Third Quarter 2022 Net Income of $4.3 Million

PORT ANGELES, Wash., Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Northwest Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWB)

Q3 2022 Net Income Q3 2022 Diluted
Earnings Per Share
YTD Loan Growth Q3 2022
Net Interest Margin
Book Value per Share
$4.3 million $0.47 12.4% 3.88% $15.69
 $15.50*,
excluding goodwill and
intangibles

CEO Commentary

“Our commercial bank delivered once again this quarter as we achieved record net interest income, thanks to prudent loan growth and increasing yields,” said Matthew P. Deines, President and CEO of First Northwest Bancorp. “We took action to reduce ongoing expenses by trimming headcount by approximately 5% and significantly reducing expenses related to Quin Ventures. Increasing revenue and decreasing expenses helped us deliver improved net interest margins and profitability ratios. We are seeing increasing competition for deposits, which could lead to additional funding cost pressure in future quarters, but to this point assets have repriced more quickly than liabilities.”

The Board of Directors of First Northwest Bancorp declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per common share. The dividend will be payable on November 25, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 10, 2022.

Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 to June 30, 2022 Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 to September 30, 2021
Financial Highlights
Net income of $4.3 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.47, compared to $2.5 million and $0.27, respectively Net income of $4.3 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.47, compared to $4.2 million and $0.44, respectively
Total revenue (net interest income before provision plus noninterest income) of $20.5 million, an increase of 5.5%, or $1.1 million, compared to $19.5 million Total revenue of $20.5 million, an increase of 4.6%, or $900,000, compared to $19.6 million
Effective tax rate of 18.5%, compared to 23.3% Effective tax rate of 18.5%, compared to 18.9%
Financial Position  
Total assets of $2.09 billion, up $59.8 million, or 2.9% Increase in total assets of $246.3 million, or 13.3%
Total gross loans, excluding loans held for sale, of $1.53 billion, up $59.9 million, or 4.1% Increase in total gross loans, excluding loans held for sale, of $172.3 million, or 12.7%
Total deposits of $1.61 billion, an increase of $24.5 million, or 1.6% Increase in total deposits of $82.3 million, or 5.4%
Asset Quality and Capital  
Nonperforming assets (nonaccrual loans and repossessed assets) to total assets of 0.16%, compared to 0.06% Nonperforming assets (nonaccrual loans and repossessed assets) to total assets of 0.16%, compared to 0.06%
Tangible common equity ratio* of 7.40%, compared to 8.04% Tangible common equity ratio* of 7.40%, compared to 10.07%
Key Performance Metrics  
Net interest margin of 3.88%, compared to 3.77% Net interest margin of 3.88%, compared to 3.58%
Efficiency ratio of 74.9%, compared to 87.2% Efficiency ratio of 74.9%, compared to 70.3%
Return on average assets and return on tangible common equity* of 0.85% and 10.23%, compared to 0.51% and 5.82%, respectively Return on average assets and return on tangible common equity* of 0.85% and 10.23%, compared to 0.92% and 8.74%, respectively
Tangible book value per share* of $15.50, a decrease of 5.54% from $16.40 Tangible book value per share* of $15.50, a decrease of 16.1% from $18.48

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* See reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures later in this release.


Balance Sheet Review

Total assets increased $59.8 million, or 2.9%, to $2.09 billion at September 30, 2022, compared to $2.03 billion at June 30, 2022, and increased $246.3 million, or 13.3%, compared to $1.85 billion at September 30, 2021.

Cash and cash equivalents increased by $15.9 million, or 18.1%, to $103.7 million as of September 30, 2022, compared to $87.8 million as of June 30, 2022, and increased $27.5 million, or 36.2%, compared to $76.1 million at September 30, 2021.

Investment securities decreased $23.7 million, or 6.7%, to $329.4 million at September 30, 2022, compared to $353.1 million three months earlier, and increased $3.6 million compared to $325.9 million at September 30, 2021. The market value of the portfolio declined $16.0 million during the third quarter of 2022 as rates continue to rise and demand for debt securities decreased due to the Federal Reserve Bank’s response to significant inflation levels. Principal and interest payments received of $10.2 million were used to fund loan growth. At September 30, 2022, municipal bonds totaled $96.1 million and comprised the largest portion of the investment portfolio at 29.2%. Non-agency issued mortgage-backed securities are the second largest segment, totaling $94.9 million, or 28.8%, of the portfolio at quarter end. The estimated average life of the securities portfolio was approximately 8.4 years, compared to 8.2 years in the prior quarter and 5.8 years in the third quarter of 2021. The effective duration of the portfolio was approximately 5.1 years, compared to 5.2 years in the prior quarter and 5.5 years in the third quarter of 2021.

Investment securities consisted of the following at the dates indicated:

    September 30,
2022
    June 30,
2022
    September 30,
2021
    Three Month
Change
    One Year
Change
 
    (In thousands)  
Available for Sale at Fair Value                                        
Municipal bonds   $ 96,130     $ 104,048     $ 110,265     $ (7,918 )   $ (14,135 )
U.S. Treasury notes     2,355       2,420             (65 )     2,355  
International agency issued bonds (Agency bonds)     1,683       1,762       1,940       (79 )     (257 )
Corporate issued asset-backed securities (ABS corporate)                 11,016             (11,016 )
Corporate issued debt securities (Corporate debt)     56,165       57,977       55,946       (1,812 )     219  
U.S. Small Business Administration securities (SBA)                 15,842             (15,842 )
Mortgage-backed securities:                                        
U.S. government agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS agency)     78,231       85,796       75,091       (7,565 )     3,140  
Non-agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS non-agency)     94,872       101,141       55,790       (6,269 )     39,082  
Total securities available for sale   $ 329,436     $ 353,144     $ 325,890     $ (23,708 )   $ 3,546  

Net loans, excluding loans held for sale, increased $59.6 million, or 4.1%, to $1.52 billion at September 30, 2022, from $1.46 billion at June 30, 2022, and increased $176.0 million, or 13.1%, from $1.35 billion one year ago. One- to four-family loans increased $25.9 million during the current quarter as a result of $19.4 million in new originations and $18.7 million of residential construction loans which converted to permanent amortizing loans, partially offset by sales and payments received. Multi-family loans increased $21.9 million during the current quarter. The increase was the result of new originations totaling $16.3 million and $9.3 million of construction loans converting into permanent amortizing loans. Every reported loan category increased during the current quarter compared to the previous quarter as originations and draws on existing commitments exceeded payoffs and scheduled payments.

The Company originated $19.4 million in residential mortgages during the third quarter of 2022 and sold $6.2 million, with an average gross margin on sale of mortgage loans of approximately 2.1%. This production compares to residential mortgage originations of $18.4 million in the preceding quarter with sales of $6.3 million, with an average gross margin of 2.3%. Higher market rates on mortgage loans and a lack of single-family home inventory continue to hinder saleable mortgage loan production. New single-family residence construction loan commitments totaled $26.9 million in the third quarter, compared to $30.7 million in the preceding quarter.

Loans receivable consisted of the following at the dates indicated:

    September 30,
2022
    June 30,
2022
    September 30,
2021
    Three Month
Change
    One Year
Change
 
    (In thousands)  
Real Estate:                                        
One- to four-family   $ 335,067     $ 309,191     $ 294,432     $ 25,876     $ 40,635  
Multi-family     243,256       221,337       177,560       21,919       65,696  
Commercial real estate     385,272       381,279       353,356       3,993       31,916  
Construction and land     217,175       214,394       214,472       2,781       2,703  
Total real estate loans     1,180,770       1,126,201       1,039,820       54,569       140,950  
                                         
Consumer:                                        
Home equity     50,066       46,993       38,881       3,073       11,185  
Auto and other consumer     223,100       220,865       182,238       2,235       40,862  
Total consumer loans     273,166       267,858       221,119       5,308       52,047  
                                         
Commercial business     71,269       71,218       91,939       51       (20,670 )
                                         
Total loans     1,525,205       1,465,277       1,352,878       59,928       172,327  
Less:                                        
Net deferred loan fees     3,519       3,670       5,274       (151 )     (1,755 )
Premium on purchased loans, net     (15,705 )     (15,692 )     (12,765 )     (13 )     (2,940 )
Allowance for loan losses     16,273       15,747       15,243       526       1,030  
Total loans receivable, net   $ 1,521,118     $ 1,461,552     $ 1,345,126     $ 59,566     $ 175,992  

Partnership investments increased $2.5 million to $14.0 million at September 30, 2022, compared to $11.5 million at June 30, 2022, as we provided additional funding to existing relationships and increased $11.6 million compared to $2.4 million one year ago, as we expanded partnership and equity relationships to include Meriwether Group, JAM FINTOP and Torpago. Prepaid expenses and other assets increased $3.8 million to $38.5 million at September 30, 2022, compared to $34.7 million at June 30, 2022, and increased $16.7 million compared to $21.8 million one year ago. The increase in the current quarter is mainly due to increases in deferred tax assets of $3.4 million resulting from the fair market value decrease in the investment portfolio. In addition to the changes recorded during the current quarter, the increase from a year ago also reflects an increase in other prepaid expenses of $3.1 million, which includes long-term sponsorship agreements with local not-for-profit organizations.

Total deposits increased $24.5 million, to $1.61 billion at September 30, 2022, compared to $1.58 billion at June 30, 2022, and increased $82.3 million, or 5.4%, compared to $1.52 billion one year ago. Increases in consumer certificates of deposits ("CDs") of $53.9 million, brokered CDs of $43.9 million, business demand account balances of $7.4 million, and consumer savings account balances of $2.9 million, were offset by decreases in consumer money market account balances of $51.1 million, business money market account balances of $17.6 million, public fund CDs of $16.7 million, and business savings account balances of $1.0 million during the third quarter. The current rate environment has contributed to greater competition for deposits with more rate specials offered to attract new funds. Some public entities moved funding out of CDs into U.S. Treasury securities.

Demand deposits increased 4.8% compared to a year ago to $535.3 million at September 30, 2022, and represented 33.3% of total deposits; money market accounts decreased 9.5% compared to a year ago to $519.0 million, and represented 32.3% of total deposits; savings accounts increased 1.7% compared to a year ago to $196.8 million at September 30, 2022, and represented 12.3% of total deposits; and certificates of deposit increased 44.5% compared to a year ago to $354.1 million at quarter-end, and represented 22.1% of total deposits. Included in the year-over-year CD growth is $74.4 million of brokered CDs, or 68.3% of the increase in CD balances.

The total cost of deposits increased to 0.32% for the third quarter of 2022 compared to 0.20% for the second quarter of 2022, and 0.23% for the third quarter of 2021.

Deposits consisted of the following at the dates indicated:

    September 30,
2022
    June 30,
2022
    September 30,
2021
    Three Month
Change
    One Year
Change
 
    (In thousands)  
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   $ 342,808     $ 336,311     $ 328,463     $ 6,497     $ 14,345  
Interest-bearing demand deposits     192,504       192,114       182,181       390       10,323  
Money market accounts     519,018       587,747       573,713       (68,729 )     (54,695 )
Savings accounts     196,780       195,029       193,479       1,751       3,301  
Certificates of deposit     354,125       269,523       245,080       84,602       109,045  
Total deposits   $ 1,605,235     $ 1,580,724     $ 1,522,916     $ 24,511     $ 82,319  

Total shareholders’ equity decreased to $156.6 million at September 30, 2022, compared to $165.2 million three months earlier, and $187.4 million a year earlier, due to declines in the fair market value of the investment securities portfolio, net of taxes, of $12.6 million and $42.0 million, respectively. Bond values decreased across the board as rates and credit spreads increased in response to efforts by the Federal Reserve to address sustained inflationary pressures. Tangible book value per common share* was $15.50 at September 30, 2022, compared to $16.40 at June 30, 2022, and $18.48 at September 30, 2021. Book value per common share was $15.69 at September 30, 2022, compared to $16.60 at June 30, 2022, and $18.65 at September 30, 2021. The current quarter decline in investment securities fair market value had an 8.2% negative impact on tangible book value. We repurchased 79,054 shares of common stock under the October 2020 Plan at an average price of $16.19 per share for a total of $1.3 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, leaving 526,698 shares remaining in the share repurchase program. Year-to-date, we have repurchased 131,672 shares of common stock at an average price of $16.21 per share for a total of $2.1 million.

Income Statement Results

In the third quarter of 2022, the Company generated a return on average assets ("ROAA") of 0.85%, and a return on average equity ("ROAE") of 10.12%, compared to 0.51% and 5.75%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2022, and 0.92% and 8.69%, respectively, in the third quarter of 2021. Net income increased $1.8 million to $4.3 million over the prior quarter and $113,000 over the comparable quarter in 2021. Net interest income continues to increase with the growth in the loan portfolio and higher yields. Noninterest income improved slightly over the prior quarter, but remains significantly down from the same quarter one year ago as loan sales, sold loan servicing fee income, and investment security sales are down. Noninterest expense decreased from the prior quarter, but continues to be higher than the same quarter one year ago due in large part to Quin Ventures expenses.

Year-to-date, the Company generated a ROAA of 0.66%, and an ROAE of 7.24%, compared to 0.79% and 7.33%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Net income decreased 6.9% compared to the same period in 2021, resulting in a lower year-over-year annualized net income. Net income decreased $709,000 year-over-year. An increase in net interest income was offset by a decrease in noninterest income and increase in noninterest expense. Noninterest income was down due to significant declines in loan and investment security sales. Noninterest expense is higher due to increased compensation, advertising, data processing, and occupancy expenses related to Quin Ventures and expansion of the Bank’s staffing levels and locations.

Total interest income increased $1.9 million to $20.9 million for the third quarter of 2022, compared to $19.0 million in the previous quarter, and increased $4.1 million from $16.8 million in the third quarter of 2021. Interest and fees on loans increased during the quarter as the Bank grew the loan portfolio through new originations in multi-family and construction loans, and purchased higher yielding manufactured home and auto loans. Loan yields increased due to higher rates on new originations as well as the repricing of variable rate loans tied to the Prime Rate or variable indices. Total interest expense was $2.7 million for the third quarter of 2022, compared to $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2022 and $1.4 million in the third quarter a year ago. The increase was the result of a higher volume of short-term interest-costing liabilities, primarily from FHLB borrowings that are more sensitive to Federal Reserve Bank and other market rate increases.

Total interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, increased $10.3 million to $56.7 million, compared to $46.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.Total interest expense increased $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, to $5.8 million, compared to $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Net interest income, before provision for loan losses, for the third quarter of 2022 increased 5.6% to $18.2 million, compared to $17.2 million for the preceding quarter, and increased 18.6% from the third quarter one year ago. Net interest income, before provision for loan losses, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, increased $8.5 million to $50.9 million, compared to $42.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

The Company recorded a $750,000 provision for loan loss during the third quarter of 2022. This compares to loan loss provisions of $500,000 for the preceding quarter and $700,000 for the third quarter of 2021. The provision reflects loan growth and changing economic conditions, offset by stable credit quality metrics. The loan loss provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was $1.3 million, compared to $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

The net interest margin increased 11 basis points to 3.88% for the third quarter of 2022, from 3.77% the prior quarter, and increased 30 basis points over the third quarter of 2021 of 3.58%. Increases over both the prior quarter and the prior year are primarily due to an improvement in our earning asset mix, as well as higher market and coupon rates for both fixed and variable rate assets. The net interest margin increased 25 basis points to 3.73% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and from 3.48% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. 

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* See reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures later in this release.

The yield on average earning assets increased 31 basis points to 4.45% for the third quarter of 2022, compared to 4.14% for the second quarter of 2022, and increased 54 basis points from 3.91% for the third quarter of 2021. The increase over the prior quarter was due to higher yields on the investment portfolio along with higher average loan balances and an increase in the loan portfolio yield to 4.75% for the third quarter of 2022, compared to 4.48% for the second quarter of 2022, reflective of the rising rate environment. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to higher average loan balances augmented by increases in yields, which were positively impacted by the rising rate environment and overall improvements in the mix of interest-earning assets.

The yield on average earning assets increased 35 basis points to 4.16% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, from 3.81% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities increased 24 basis points to 0.73% for the third quarter of 2022, compared to 0.49% for the second quarter of 2022, and increased 28 basis points from 0.45% for the third quarter of 2021. Total cost of funds increased 20 basis points to 0.59% for the third quarter of 2022 from 0.39% in the prior quarter and increased 23 basis points from 0.36% for the third quarter of 2021. Current quarter increases were due to higher costs on interest-bearing deposits and advances in addition to an increase in average FHLB advance balances. The increase over the same quarter last year was driven by the same factors.

The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities increased 11 basis points to 0.55% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, from 0.44% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The total cost of funds increased 9 basis points to 0.44% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, from 0.35% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Noninterest income increased 5.0% to $2.3 million for the third quarter of 2022 from $2.2 million for the second quarter of 2022, and decreased 45.5% compared to $4.3 million for the third quarter a year ago. Increases during the third quarter of 2022 compared to the second quarter were mainly the result of additional service fee income, an increase in the value of the loan servicing rights asset, and an increase in the value of our limited partnership fintech investments, partially offset by a decrease in swap contract fee income. Decreases compared to the third quarter of 2021 were primarily due to lower gains on investment security sales, lower gain on sale of mortgage loans, and a decline in the value of the loan servicing rights asset, partially offset by additional service fee income, an increase in gain on sale of SBA loans, and an increase in the value of our limited partnership fintech investments.

Noninterest income decreased 35.9% to $7.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, from $10.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Decreases compared to the prior year were primarily due to lower gain on sale of mortgage loans, lower gains on investment security sales, a decrease in the value of our limited partnership fintech investments, and a decline in the value of the loan servicing rights asset, partially offset by additional service fee income, an increase in gain on sale of SBA loans, and swap contract fee income.

Noninterest expense totaled $15.4 million for the third quarter of 2022, compared to $17.0 million for the preceding quarter and $13.9 million for the third quarter a year ago. The decrease from the prior quarter is mainly related to a significant reduction in Quin Ventures’ compensation and customer acquisition expenses, as well as a decrease in commissions and incentives paid by the Bank. The increase over the third quarter of 2021 was impacted by higher Quin Ventures expenses, and reflects increases in Bank compensation expense and other costs associated with expanding our footprint with two branch locations, technology enhancements for core and digital banking products and higher FDIC insurance premiums.

Noninterest expense increased 18.7% to $47.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, from $39.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Quin Ventures launched an additional product in the second quarter of 2022 and, as a result, costs that were previously capitalized during the development phase due to software capitalization rules were expensed to compensation. Additional Quin Ventures expenses resulted in significant increases to advertising, compensation, depreciation and data processing expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. We expect expenses related to Quin Ventures to decline in future quarters.

The provision for income tax increased to $818,000 for the third quarter of 2022, compared to $467,000 for the second quarter of 2022 and $946,000 for the third quarter of 2021, reflecting differences in pre-tax income. The provision for income tax decreased to $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The effective tax rate increased over prior periods as we started accruing for state income tax in the second quarter of 2022 for states where we have nexus, mainly due out-of-state loans and employees.

Capital Ratios and Credit Quality

Capital levels for both the Company and its operating bank, First Fed, remain in excess of applicable regulatory requirements and the Bank was categorized as "well-capitalized" at September 30, 2022. Common Equity Tier 1 and Total Risk-Based Capital Ratios at September 30, 2022, were 12.6% and 13.6%, respectively.

Nonperforming loans were $3.4 million at September 30, 2022, an increase of $2.1 million from June 30, 2022, which was related to one speculative single-family home construction project and one mortgage loan, offset by decreases in nonperforming consumer loans. The percentage of the allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans decreased to 484% at September 30, 2022, from 1269% at June 30, 2022, and decreased from 1289% at September 30, 2021. Classified loans decreased $8.7 million during the third quarter to $5.2 million at September 30, 2022, due to one $6.8 million commercial real estate loan and one $1.8 million residential construction loan that were upgraded during the quarter, along with a $424,000 residential construction loan that was paid off. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.07% at both September 30, 2022 and the prior quarter end, and decreased from 1.13% reported one year earlier.

Awards/Recognition

The Company has received several accolades as a leader in the community.

In April 2022, First Fed was recognized as a Top Corporate Citizen by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The Corporate Citizenship Awards honors local corporate philanthropists and companies making significant contributions in the region. The top 25 small, medium and large-sized companies were recognized in addition to nine other honorees last year. First Fed was ranked #3 in the medium-sized company category in 2022 and was ranked #4 in the same category in 2021.

In June 2022, First Fed was named to the Middle Market Fast 50 List by the Puget Sound Business Journal. First Fed also made the Fast 50 list for 2020 and 2021, which recognizes the region’s fastest-growing middle market companies.

Additionally, in June 2022 First Fed was named on the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Best Workplaces list. First Fed has been recognized as one the top 100 workplaces in Washington, as voted for two years in row by each company’s own employees.

In September 2022, the First Fed team was honored to bring home the Gold for Best Bank in the Best of the Northwest survey hosted by Bellingham Alive.

In October 2022, First Fed was also recognized in the Best of the Peninsula surveys, winning Best Bank for both Clallam and Jefferson counties. The Bank was a finalist for Best Bank on Bainbridge Island and Central Kitsap. Also, First Fed received Best Financial Advisor in Jefferson.

About the Company

First Northwest Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWB) is a financial holding company engaged in investment activities including the business activity of its subsidiary, First Fed Bank, along with other fintech partnerships. First Fed is a small business-focused financial institution which has served its customers and communities since 1923. Currently First Fed has 16 locations in Washington state including 12 full-service branches. First Fed’s business and operating strategy is focused on building sustainable earnings by delivering a full array of financial products and services for individuals, small business, and commercial customers. Additionally, First Fed focuses on strategic partnerships with financial technology (“fintech”) companies to develop and deploy digitally focused financial solutions to meet customers’ needs on a broader scale. FNWB also invests in fintech companies directly as well as through select venture capital partners. In 2022, the Company made a minority investment in Meriwether Group, a boutique investment banking and accelerator firm. In 2021, the Company entered a joint venture to found Quin Ventures, Inc., a fintech focused on financial wellness and lifestyle protection for consumers nationwide. Other fintech partnership initiatives include banking-as-a-service, digital payments and marketplace lending. First Northwest Bancorp was incorporated in 2012. The Company completed its initial public offering in 2015 under the ticker symbol FNWB and is headquartered in Port Angeles, Washington.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations of the business environment in which we operate, projections of future performance, perceived opportunities in the market, potential future credit experience, and statements regarding our mission and vision. These forward-looking statements are based upon current management expectations and may, therefore, involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from those suggested, expressed, or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of a wide variety of factors including, but not limited to: increased competitive pressures; changes in the interest rate environment; the credit risks of lending activities; changes in general economic conditions and conditions within the securities markets; legislative and regulatory changes; and other factors described in the Companys latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")-which are available on our website at www.ourfirstfed.com and on the SECs website at www.sec.gov.

Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this Press Release and in the other public statements we make may turn out to be incorrect because of the inaccurate assumptions we might make, because of the factors illustrated above or because of other factors that we cannot foresee. Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by or on our behalf and the Company’s operating and stock price performance may be negatively affected. Therefore, these factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause our actual results for 2022 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us and could negatively affect the Companys operations and stock price performance.

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share data) (Unaudited)

    September 30,
2022
    June 30,
2022
    September 30,
2021
    Three Month
Change
    One Year
Change
 
Assets                                        
                                         
Cash and due from banks   $ 22,784     $ 19,006     $ 17,012       19.9 %     33.9 %
Interest-earning deposits in banks     80,879       68,789       59,108       17.6       36.8  
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value     329,436       353,144       325,890       -6.7       1.1  
Loans held for sale     263       696       2,231       -62.2       -88.2  
Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $16,273, $15,747, and $15,243)     1,521,118       1,461,552       1,345,126       4.1       13.1  
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, at cost     11,961       10,402       4,397       15.0       172.0  
Accrued interest receivable     6,655       5,802       5,775       14.7       15.2  
Premises and equipment, net     20,841       21,291       18,188       -2.1       14.6  
Servicing rights on sold loans, net                 2,934       n/a       -100.0  
Servicing rights on sold loans, at fair value     3,872       3,865             0.2       100.0  
Bank-owned life insurance, net     40,003       39,783       39,080       0.6       2.4  
Equity and partnership investments     13,990       11,452       2,442       22.2       472.9  
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net     1,173       1,176       1,186       -0.3       -1.1  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     38,466       34,674       21,768       10.9       76.7  
                                         
Total assets   $ 2,091,441     $ 2,031,632     $ 1,845,137       2.9 %     13.3 %
                                         
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                        
                                         
Deposits   $ 1,605,235     $ 1,580,724     $ 1,522,916       1.6 %     5.4 %
Borrowings     292,338       249,319       99,261       17.3       194.5  
Accrued interest payable     105       461       29       -77.2       262.1  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     34,940       35,040       33,369       -0.3       4.7  
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance     2,224       934       2,118       138.1       5.0  
                                         
Total liabilities     1,934,842       1,866,478       1,657,693       3.7       16.7  
                                         
Shareholders’ Equity                                        
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 5,000,000 shares, no shares issued or outstanding                       n/a       n/a  
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 75,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 9,978,041 at September 30, 2022; issued and outstanding 9,950,172 at June 30, 2022; and issued and outstanding 10,050,877 at September 30, 2021     100       100       102       0.0       -2.0  
Additional paid-in capital     97,924       96,479       96,396       1.5       1.6  
Retained earnings     110,107       107,000       99,058       2.9       11.2  
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax     (41,023 )     (28,447 )     934       -44.2       -4,492.2  
Unearned employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) shares     (8,077 )     (8,242 )     (8,736 )     2.0       7.5  
                                         
Total parent’s shareholders’ equity     159,031       166,890       187,754       -4.7       -15.3  
Noncontrolling interest in Quin Ventures, Inc.     (2,432 )     (1,736 )     (310 )     -40.1       -684.5  
                                         
Total shareholders’ equity     156,599       165,154       187,444       -5.2       -16.5  
                                         
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,091,441     $ 2,031,632     $ 1,845,137       2.9 %     13.3 %

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)

    Quarter Ended                  
    September 30,
2022
    June 30,
2022
    September 30,
2021
    Three Month
Change
    One Year
Change
 
INTEREST INCOME                                        
Interest and fees on loans receivable   $ 17,778     $ 16,081     $ 14,581       10.6 %     21.9 %
Interest on investment securities     2,817       2,715       2,138       3.8       31.8  
Interest on deposits in banks     118       46       18       156.5       555.6  
FHLB dividends     142       119       41       19.3       246.3  
Total interest income     20,855       18,961       16,778       10.0       24.3  
                                         
INTEREST EXPENSE                                        
Deposits     1,251       796       850       57.2       47.2  
Borrowings     1,400       922       576       51.8       143.1  
Total interest expense     2,651       1,718       1,426       54.3       85.9  
                                         
Net interest income     18,204       17,243       15,352       5.6       18.6  
                                         
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES     750       500       700       50.0       7.1  
                                         
Net interest income after provision for loan losses     17,454       16,743       14,652       4.2       19.1  
                                         
NONINTEREST INCOME                                        
Loan and deposit service fees     1,302       1,091       1,015       19.3       28.3  
Sold loan servicing fees     206       27       815       663.0       -74.7  
Net gain on sale of loans     285       231       660       23.4       -56.8  
Net (loss) gain on sale of investment securities           (8 )     1,286       100.0       -100.0  
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance     221       213       241       3.8       -8.3  
Other income     320       668       269       -52.1       19.0  
Total noninterest income     2,334       2,222       4,286       5.0       -45.5  
                                         
NONINTEREST EXPENSE                                        
Compensation and benefits     9,045       9,735       8,713       -7.1       3.8  
Data processing     1,778       1,870       1,568       -4.9       13.4  
Occupancy and equipment     1,499       1,432       1,106       4.7       35.5  
Supplies, postage, and telephone     322       408       279       -21.1       15.4  
Regulatory assessments and state taxes     365       441       335       -17.2       9.0  
Advertising     645       1,370       547       -52.9       17.9  
Professional fees     695       629       422       10.5       64.7  
FDIC insurance premium     219       211       134       3.8       63.4  
Other     807       867       830       -6.9       -2.8  
Total noninterest expense     15,375       16,963       13,934       -9.4       10.3  
                                         
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     4,413       2,002       5,004       120.4       -11.8  
                                         
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     818       467       946       75.2       -13.5  
                                         
NET INCOME     3,595       1,535       4,058       134.2       -11.4  
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in Quin Ventures, Inc.     696       953       120       -27.0       480.0  
                                         
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT   $ 4,291     $ 2,488     $ 4,178       72.5 %     2.7 %
                                         
                                         
Basic and diluted earnings per common share   $ 0.47     $ 0.27     $ 0.44       74.1 %     6.8 %

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)

    Nine Months Ended September 30,     Percent  
    2022     2021     Change  
INTEREST INCOME                        
Interest and fees on loans receivable   $ 48,395     $ 39,988       21.0 %
Interest on investment securities     7,807       6,296       24.0  
Interest on deposits in banks     202       46       339.1  
FHLB dividends     313       132       137.1  
Total interest income     56,717       46,462       22.1  
                         
INTEREST EXPENSE                        
Deposits     2,764       2,609       5.9  
Borrowings     3,020       1,369       120.6  
Total interest expense     5,784       3,978       45.4  
                         
Net interest income     50,933       42,484       19.9  
                         
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES     1,250       1,500       -16.7  
                         
Net interest income after provision for loan losses     49,683       40,984       21.2  
                         
NONINTEREST INCOME                        
Loan and deposit service fees     3,566       2,853       25.0  
Sold loan servicing fees     665       858       -22.5  
Net gain on sale of loans     769       3,014       -74.5  
Net gain on sale of investment securities     118       2,410       -95.1  
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance     686       727       -5.6  
Other income     1,155       1,000       15.5  
Total noninterest income     6,959       10,862       -35.9  
                         
NONINTEREST EXPENSE                        
Compensation and benefits     27,583       24,567       12.3  
Data processing     5,420       4,426       22.5  
Occupancy and equipment     4,098       3,139       30.6  
Supplies, postage, and telephone     1,043       876       19.1  
Regulatory assessments and state taxes     1,167       897       30.1  
Advertising     2,802       1,484       88.8  
Professional fees     1,883       1,588       18.6  
FDIC insurance premium     653       450       45.1  
Other     2,520       2,308       9.2  
Total noninterest expense     47,169       39,735       18.7  
                         
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     9,473       12,111       -21.8  
                         
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES     1,839       2,082       -11.7  
                         
NET INCOME     7,634       10,029       -23.9  
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in Quin Ventures, Inc.     1,951       265       636.2  
                         
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT   $ 9,585     $ 10,294       -6.9 %
                         
                         
Basic and diluted earnings per common share   $ 1.04     $ 1.09       -4.6 %

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)

    As of or For the Quarter Ended  
    September 30,
2022
    June 30,
2022
    March 31,
2022
    December 31,
2021
    September 30,
2021
 
Performance ratios: (1)                                        
Return on average assets     0.85 %     0.51 %     0.60 %     1.09 %     0.92 %
Return on average equity     10.12       5.75       6.01       10.72       8.69  
Average interest rate spread     3.72       3.65       3.43       3.48       3.46  
Net interest margin (2)     3.88       3.77       3.53       3.58       3.58  
Efficiency ratio (3)     74.9       87.2       82.9       70.5       70.3  
Equity to total assets     7.49       8.13       9.14       9.92       10.16  
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities     128.6       130.0       132.3       133.8       134.1  
Book value per common share   $ 15.69     $ 16.60     $ 17.77     $ 19.10     $ 18.65  
                                         
Tangible performance ratios:                                        
Tangible assets (4)   $ 2,089,454     $ 2,029,702     $ 1,942,151     $ 1,919,028     $ 1,843,395  
Tangible common equity (4)     154,612       163,224       175,645       188,427       185,702  
Tangible common equity ratio (4)     7.40 %     8.04 %     9.04 %     9.82 %     10.07 %
Return on tangible common equity (4)     10.23       5.82       6.09       10.82       8.74  
Tangible book value per common share (4)   $ 15.50     $ 16.40     $ 17.56     $ 18.89     $ 18.48  
                                         
Asset quality ratios:                                        
Nonperforming assets to total assets at end of period (5)     0.16 %     0.06 %     0.06 %     0.07 %     0.06 %
Nonperforming loans to total loans (6)     0.22       0.08       0.09       0.10       0.09  
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans (6)     483.88       1268.90       1226.85       1095.15       1288.50  
Allowance for loan losses to total loans     1.07       1.07       1.10       1.11       1.13  
Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) to average outstanding loans     0.06       (0.03 )     0.00       (0.01 )     0.01  
                                         
Capital ratios (First Fed Bank):                                        
Tier 1 leverage     10.5 %     10.4 %     10.6 %     10.6 %     10.6 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital     12.6       12.7       13.1       13.8       13.4  
Tier 1 risk-based     12.6       12.7       13.1       13.8       13.4  
Total risk-based     13.6       13.7       14.1       14.9       14.4  
                                         
Other Information:                                        
Average total assets   $ 1,996,765     $ 1,963,665     $ 1,899,717     $ 1,864,309     $ 1,810,543  
Average total loans     1,488,194       1,443,760       1,336,175       1,336,937       1,303,199  
Average interest-earning assets     1,859,396       1,836,202       1,777,704       1,750,355       1,702,762  
Average noninterest-bearing deposits     342,944       344,827       328,304       330,913       314,677  
Average interest-bearing deposits     1,224,548       1,223,888       1,221,323       1,211,453       1,179,096  
Average interest-bearing liabilities     1,446,428       1,412,327       1,343,216       1,307,895       1,269,958  
Average equity     168,264       173,584       189,455       189,706       190,764  
Average shares — basic     9,093,821       9,094,894       9,130,168       9,103,640       9,184,568  
Average shares — diluted     9,138,123       9,166,131       9,225,368       9,189,252       9,268,076  

(1 ) Performance ratios are annualized, where appropriate.
(2 ) Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(3 ) Total noninterest expense as a percentage of net interest income and total other noninterest income.
(4 ) See reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures later in this release.
(5 ) Nonperforming assets consists of nonperforming loans (which include nonaccruing loans and accruing loans more than 90 days past due), real estate owned and repossessed assets.
(6 ) Nonperforming loans consists of nonaccruing loans and accruing loans more than 90 days past due.

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)

    As of or For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
    2022     2021  
Performance ratios: (1)                
Return on average assets     0.66 %     0.79 %
Return on average equity     7.24       7.33  
Average interest rate spread     3.60       3.37  
Net interest margin (2)     3.73       3.48  
Efficiency ratio (3)     81.5       74.5  
Equity to total assets     7.49       10.16  
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities     130.2       134.2  
Book value per common share   $ 15.69     $ 18.65  
                 
Tangible performance ratios:                
Tangible assets (4)   $ 2,089,454     $ 1,843,395  
Tangible common equity (4)     154,612       185,702  
Tangible common equity ratio (4)     7.40 %     10.07 %
Return on tangible common equity (4)     7.33       7.35  
Tangible book value per common share (4)   $ 15.50     $ 18.48  
                 
Asset quality ratios:                
Nonperforming assets to total assets at end of period (5)     0.16 %     0.06 %
Nonperforming loans to total loans (6)     0.22       0.09  
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans (6)     483.88       1288.50  
Allowance for loan losses to total loans     1.07       1.13  
Annualized net charge-offs to average outstanding loans     0.01       0.00  
                 
Capital ratios (First Fed Bank):                
Tier 1 leverage     10.5 %     10.6 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital     12.6       13.4  
Tier 1 risk-based     12.6       13.4  
Total risk-based     13.6       14.4  
                 
Other Information:                
Average total assets   $ 1,953,738     $ 1,731,841  
Average total loans     1,423,267       1,220,175  
Average interest-earning assets     1,824,734       1,631,179  
Average noninterest-bearing deposits     338,745       300,903  
Average interest-bearing deposits     1,223,265       1,135,213  
Average interest-bearing liabilities     1,401,036       1,215,559  
Average equity     177,023       187,713  
Average shares — basic     9,086,229       9,154,753  
Average shares — diluted     9,155,813       9,252,280  

(1 ) Performance ratios are annualized, where appropriate.
(2 ) Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(3 ) Total noninterest expense as a percentage of net interest income and total other noninterest income.
(4 ) See reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures later in this release.
(5 ) Nonperforming assets consists of nonperforming loans (which include nonaccruing loans and accruing loans more than 90 days past due), real estate owned and repossessed assets.
(6 ) Nonperforming loans consists of nonaccruing loans and accruing loans more than 90 days past due.

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)

Selected loan detail:

    September 30,
2022
    June 30,
2022
    September 30,
2021
    Three Month
Change
    One Year
Change
 
    (In thousands)  
Commercial business loans breakout                                        
PPP loans   $ 130     $ 1,751     $ 26,858     $ (1,621 )   $ (26,728 )
Northpointe Bank MPP                 27,504             (27,504 )
Secured lines of credit     14,982       12,989       8,279       1,993       6,703  
Unsecured lines of credit     1,479       981       2,708       498       (1,229 )
SBA loans     6,975       10,432             (3,457 )     6,975  
Other commercial business loans     47,703       45,065       26,590       2,638       21,113  
Total commercial business loans   $ 71,269     $ 71,218     $ 91,939     $ 51     $ (20,670 )
                                         
Auto and other consumer loans breakout                                        
Triad Manufactured Home loans   $ 79,353     $ 79,659     $ 58,823     $ (306 )   $ 20,530  
Woodside auto loans     112,944       110,499       99,335       2,445       13,609  
First Help auto loans     5,912       6,724       4,164       (812 )     1,748  
Other auto loans     10,229       11,097       15,715       (868 )     (5,486 )
Other consumer loans     14,662       12,886       4,201       1,776       10,461  
Total auto and other consumer loans   $ 223,100     $ 220,865     $ 182,238     $ 2,235     $ 40,862  
                                         
Construction and land loans breakout                                        
1-4 Family construction   $ 71,758     $ 74,520     $ 66,287     $ (2,762 )   $ 5,471  
Multifamily construction     99,153       88,922       80,146       10,231       19,007  
Acquisition-renovation     18,761       27,103       53,670       (8,342 )     (34,909 )
Nonresidential construction     16,034       12,651       4,520       3,383       11,514  
Land and development     11,469       11,198       9,849       271       1,620  
Total construction and land loans   $ 217,175     $ 214,394     $ 214,472     $ 2,781     $ 2,703  

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains financial measures that are not defined in generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Non-GAAP measures are presented where management believes the information will help investors understand the Company’s results of operations or financial position and assess trends. Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure is also provided. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, and are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations of the GAAP and non-GAAP measures are presented below.

Calculations Based on Tangible Common Equity:

    September 30,
2022
    June 30,
2022
    March 31,
2022
    December 31,
2021
    September 30,
2021
 
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)  
Total shareholders’ equity   $ 156,599     $ 165,154     $ 177,776     $ 190,480     $ 187,444  
Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets     1,173       1,176       1,180       1,183       1,186  
Disallowed non-mortgage loan servicing rights     814       754       951       870       556  
Total tangible common equity   $ 154,612     $ 163,224     $ 175,645     $ 188,427     $ 185,702  
                                         
Total assets   $ 2,091,441     $ 2,031,632     $ 1,944,282     $ 1,921,081     $ 1,845,137  
Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets     1,173       1,176       1,180       1,183       1,186  
Disallowed non-mortgage loan servicing rights     814       754       951       870       556  
Total tangible assets   $ 2,089,454     $ 2,029,702     $ 1,942,151     $ 1,919,028     $ 1,843,395  
                                         
Average shareholders’ equity   $ 168,264     $ 173,584     $ 189,455     $ 189,706     $ 190,764  
Less: Average goodwill and other intangible assets     1,175       1,179       1,182       1,185       880  
Average disallowed non-mortgage loan servicing rights     755       949       1,381       643       187  
Total average tangible common equity   $ 166,334     $ 171,456     $ 186,892     $ 187,878     $ 189,697  
                                         
Tangible common equity ratio (1)     7.40 %     8.04 %     9.04 %     9.82 %     10.07 %
Net income   $ 4,291     $ 2,488     $ 2,806     $ 5,124     $ 4,178  
Return on tangible common equity (1)     10.23 %     5.82 %     6.09 %     10.82 %     8.74 %
Common shares outstanding     9,978,041       9,950,172       10,003,622       9,972,698       10,050,877  
Tangible book value per common share (1)   $ 15.50     $ 16.40     $ 17.56     $ 18.89     $ 18.48  
GAAP Ratios:                                        
Equity to total assets     7.49 %     8.13 %     9.14 %     9.92 %     10.16 %
Return on average equity     10.12 %     5.75 %     6.01 %     10.72 %     8.69 %
Book value per common share   $ 15.69     $ 16.60     $ 17.77     $ 19.10     $ 18.65  

    September 30, 2022     September 30, 2021  
    (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)  
Total shareholders’ equity   $ 156,599     $ 187,444  
Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets     1,173       1,186  
Disallowed non-mortgage loan servicing rights     814       556  
Total tangible common equity   $ 154,612     $ 185,702  
                 
Total assets   $ 2,091,441     $ 1,845,137  
Less: Goodwill and other intangible assets     1,173       1,186  
Disallowed non-mortgage loan servicing rights     814       556  
Total tangible assets   $ 2,089,454     $ 1,843,395  
                 
Average shareholders’ equity   $ 177,023     $ 187,713  
Less: Average goodwill and other intangible assets     1,179       297  
Average disallowed non-mortgage loan servicing rights     1,026       63  
Total average tangible common equity   $ 174,818     $ 187,353  
                 
Tangible common equity ratio (1)     7.40 %     10.07 %
Net income   $ 9,585     $ 10,294  
Return on tangible common equity (1)     7.33 %     7.35 %
Common shares outstanding     9,978,041       10,050,877  
Tangible book value per common share (1)   $ 15.50     $ 18.48  
GAAP Ratios:                
Equity to total assets     7.49 %     10.16 %
Return on average equity     7.24 %     7.33 %
Book value per common share   $ 15.69     $ 18.65  

Non-GAAP Financial Measures Footnote
(1 ) We believe these non-GAAP metrics provide an important measure with which to analyze and evaluate financial condition and capital strength. In addition, we believe that use of tangible equity and tangible assets improves the comparability to other institutions that have not engaged in acquisitions that resulted in recorded goodwill and other intangibles.

Contact:
Matthew P. Deines, President and Chief Executive Officer
Geri Bullard, EVP and Chief Financial Officer
First Northwest Bancorp
360-457-0461

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