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Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses [Abstract]  
Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
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Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Loan segments and classes at March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2020 are summarized as follows:
(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2021
  
June 30, 2020
 
Residential real estate:
      
Residential real estate
 
$
305,267
  
$
279,332
 
Residential construction and land
  
8,467
   
11,847
 
Multi-family
  
37,470
   
25,104
 
Commercial real estate:
        
Commercial real estate
  
454,792
   
381,415
 
Commercial construction
  
66,913
   
74,920
 
Consumer loan:
        
Home equity
  
18,957
   
22,106
 
Consumer installment
  
4,499
   
4,817
 
Commercial loans
  
194,515
   
213,119
 
Total gross loans
  
1,090,880
   
1,012,660
 
Allowance for loan losses
  
(19,668
)
  
(16,391
)
Unearned origination fees and costs, net
  
(2,714
)
  
(2,747
)
Loans receivable, net
 
$
1,068,498
  
$
993,522
 

The Bank of Greene County continues working with borrowers through the current pandemic. The Company instituted a loan deferment program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic whereby deferral of principal payments or principal and interest payments have been provided and correspond to the length of the National Emergency as defined under the CARES Act and extended under the Consolidated Appropriations Act which was signed into law on December 27, 2020.

Under Section 4013 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), loans less than 30 days past due as of March 31, 2020 will be considered current for COVID-19 modifications. Provisions under Section 4013 of the CARES Act were extended as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act signed into law on December 27, 2020. A financial institution can suspend the requirements under GAAP for loan modifications related to COVID-19 that would otherwise be categorized as a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”), and suspend any determination of a loan modified as a result of COVID-19 as being a TDR, including the requirement to determine impairment for accounting purposes. Financial institutions wishing to utilize this authority must make a policy election, which applies to any COVID-19 modification made between March 1, 2020 and the earlier of either January 1, 2022 or the 60th day after the end of the COVID-19 national emergency. Similarly, the Financial Accounting Standards Board has confirmed that short-term modifications made on a good-faith basis in response to COVID-19 to loan customers who were current prior to any relief are not TDRs. Lastly, prior to the enactment of the CARES Act, the banking regulatory agencies provided guidance as to how certain short-term modifications would not be considered TDRs, and have subsequently confirmed that such guidance could be applicable for loans that do not qualify for favorable accounting treatment under Section 4013 of the CARES Act.  The Company has worked with customers following the guidance and standards set forth in the various federal and state laws and regulatory guidance issued in response to the global pandemic.

Management closely monitors the quality of the loan portfolio and has established a loan review process designed to help grade the quality and profitability of the Company’s loan portfolio. The credit quality grade helps management make a consistent assessment of each loan relationship’s credit risk. Consistent with regulatory guidelines, The Bank of Greene County provides for the classification of loans considered being of lesser quality.  Such ratings coincide with the “Substandard,” “Doubtful” and “Loss” classifications used by federal regulators in their examination of financial institutions. Generally, an asset is considered Substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligors and/or the collateral pledged. Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured financial institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in assets classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, highly questionable and improbable. Assets classified as Loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a full loss reserve and/or charge-off is not warranted. Assets that do not currently expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories but otherwise possess weaknesses are designated “Special Mention.”  Management also maintains a listing of loans designated “Watch.” These loans represent borrowers with declining earnings, strained cash flow, increasing leverage and/or weakening market fundamentals that indicate above average risk.

When The Bank of Greene County classifies problem assets as either Substandard or Doubtful, it generally establishes a specific valuation allowance or “loss reserve” in an amount deemed prudent by management. General allowances represent loss allowances that have been established to recognize the inherent risk associated with lending activities, but which, unlike specific allowances, have not been allocated to particular loans. When The Bank of Greene County identifies problem loans as being impaired, it is required to evaluate whether the Bank will be able to collect all amounts due either through repayments or the liquidation of the underlying collateral. If it is determined that impairment exists, the Bank is required either to establish a specific allowance for losses equal to the amount of impairment of the assets, or to charge-off such amount. The Bank of Greene County’s determination as to the classification of its loans and the amount of its valuation allowance is subject to review by its regulatory agencies, which can order the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances. The Bank of Greene County reviews its portfolio monthly to determine whether any assets require classification in accordance with applicable regulations.

The Bank primarily has four segments within its loan portfolio that it considers when measuring credit quality: residential real estate loans, commercial real estate loans, consumer loans and commercial loans. The residential real estate portfolio consists of residential, construction, and multi-family loan classes. Commercial real estate loans consist of commercial real estate and commercial construction loan classes. Consumer loans consist of home equity loan and consumer installment loan classes. The inherent risk within the loan portfolio varies depending upon each of these loan types.

The Bank of Greene County’s primary lending activity historically has been the origination of residential mortgage loans, including home equity loans, which are collateralized by residences. Generally, residential mortgage loans are made in amounts up to 85.0% of the appraised value of the property.  In the event of default by the borrower, The Bank of Greene County will acquire and liquidate the underlying collateral. By originating the loan at a loan-to-value ratio of 85.0% or less, The Bank of Greene County limits its risk of loss in the event of default.  However, the market values of the collateral may be adversely impacted by declines in the economy. Home equity loans may have an additional inherent risk if The Bank of Greene County does not hold the first mortgage. The Bank of Greene County may stand in a secondary position in the event of collateral liquidation resulting in a greater chance of insufficiency to meet all obligations.

Construction lending generally involves a greater degree of risk than other residential mortgage lending. The repayment of the construction loan is, to a great degree, dependent upon the successful and timely completion of the construction of the subject property within specified cost limits. The Bank of Greene County completes inspections during the construction phase prior to any disbursements. The Bank of Greene County limits its risk during the construction as disbursements are not made until the required work for each advance has been completed. Construction delays may further impair the borrower’s ability to repay the loan.

Loans collateralized by commercial real estate, and multi-family dwellings, such as apartment buildings generally are larger than residential loans and involve a greater degree of risk. Commercial real estate loans often involve large loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. Payments on these loans depend to a large degree on the results of operations and management of the properties or underlying businesses, and may be affected to a greater extent by adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy in general. Accordingly, the nature of commercial real estate loans makes them more difficult for management to monitor and evaluate.

Consumer loans generally have shorter terms and higher interest rates than residential mortgage loans. In addition, consumer loans expand the products and services offered by The Bank of Greene County to better meet the financial services needs of its customers. Consumer loans generally involve greater credit risk than residential mortgage loans because of the difference in the nature of the underlying collateral. Repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan balance because of the greater likelihood of damage, loss or depreciation in the underlying collateral. The remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower beyond obtaining a deficiency judgment. In addition, consumer loan collections depend on the borrower’s personal financial stability.  Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount that can be recovered on such loans.

Commercial lending generally involves greater risk than residential mortgage lending and involves risks that are different from those associated with residential and commercial real estate mortgage lending. Real estate lending is generally considered to be collateral-based, with loan amounts based on fixed loan-to-collateral values, and liquidation of the underlying real estate collateral is viewed as the primary source of repayment in the event of borrower default. Although commercial loans may be collateralized by equipment or other business assets, the liquidation of collateral in the event of a borrower default is often an insufficient source of repayment because equipment and other business assets may be obsolete or of limited use, among other things. Accordingly, the repayment of a commercial loan depends primarily on the creditworthiness of the borrower (and any guarantors), while liquidation of collateral is a secondary and often insufficient source of repayment. Over the past few years, The Bank of Greene County has shifted more focus on the origination of commercial loans including commercial real estate.  The Bank of Greene County has also formed relationships with other community banks within our region to participate in larger commercial loan relationships.  These types of loans are generally considered to be riskier due to the size and complexity of the loan relationship. By entering into a participation agreement with the other bank, The Bank of Greene County can obtain the loan relationship while limiting its exposure to credit loss. Management completes its due diligence in underwriting these loans and monitors the servicing of these loans.  During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Company had on average outstanding $77.6 million in PPP loans which are unsecured commercial loans and are 100% guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.
Loan balances by internal credit quality indicator at March 31, 2021 are shown below.

(In thousands)
 
Performing
  
Watch
  
Special Mention
  
Substandard
  
Total
 
Residential real estate
 
$
301,919
  
$
495
  
$
81
  
$
2,772
  
$
305,267
 
Residential construction and land
  
8,467
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
8,467
 
Multi-family
  
35,493
   
-
   
1,613
   
364
   
37,470
 
Commercial real estate
  
426,657
   
-
   
17,918
   
10,217
   
454,792
 
Commercial construction
  
63,913
   
-
   
2,000
   
1,000
   
66,913
 
Home equity
  
18,393
   
-
   
-
   
564
   
18,957
 
Consumer installment
  
4,499
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
4,499
 
Commercial loans
  
188,016
   
-
   
2,572
   
3,927
   
194,515
 
Total gross loans
 
$
1,047,357
  
$
495
  
$
24,184
  
$
18,844
  
$
1,090,880
 

Loan balances by internal credit quality indicator at June 30, 2020 are shown below.

(In thousands)
 
Performing
  
Watch
  
Special Mention
  
Substandard
  
Total
 
Residential real estate
 
$
274,973
  
$
626
  
$
996
  
$
2,737
  
$
279,332
 
Residential construction and land
  
11,847
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
11,847
 
Multi-family
  
23,336
   
-
   
1,645
   
123
   
25,104
 
Commercial real estate
  
364,884
   
-
   
13,189
   
3,342
   
381,415
 
Commercial construction
  
67,844
   
-
   
6,974
   
102
   
74,920
 
Home equity
  
21,466
   
-
   
-
   
640
   
22,106
 
Consumer installment
  
4,792
   
25
   
-
   
-
   
4,817
 
Commercial loans
  
210,031
   
50
   
2,675
   
363
   
213,119
 
Total gross loans
 
$
979,173
  
$
701
  
$
25,479
  
$
7,307
  
$
1,012,660
 

The Company had no loans classified doubtful or loss at March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2020. Loans classified as substandard or special mention totaled $43.0 million at March 31, 2021 and $32.8 million at June 30, 2020, an increase of $10.2 million.  Loans classified as substandard or special mention increased due to insufficient cash flows and revenues for commercial real estate and commercial loans related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These newly classified loans were all performing as of March 31, 2021.

Nonaccrual Loans

Management places loans on nonaccrual status once the loans have become 90 days or more delinquent. A nonaccrual loan is defined as a loan in which collectability is questionable and therefore interest on the loan will no longer be recognized on an accrual basis. A loan is not placed back on accrual status until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and willingness to make timely payments on the loan.  A loan does not have to be 90 days delinquent in order to be classified as nonaccrual. Nonaccrual loans consisted primarily of loans secured by real estate at March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2020. Loans on nonaccrual status totaled $2.7 million at March 31, 2021 of which $752,000 were in the process of foreclosure. At March 31, 2021, there were six residential loans in the process of foreclosure totaling $450,000 with the remainder in commercial loans. Included in nonaccrual loans were $1.6 million of loans which were less than 90 days past due at March 31, 2021, but have a recent history of delinquency greater than 90 days past due. These loans will be returned to accrual status once they have demonstrated a history of timely payments. Loans on nonaccrual status totaled $4.1 million at June 30, 2020 of which $1.3 million were in the process of foreclosure. At June 30, 2020, there were eight residential loans in the process of foreclosure totaling $1.0 million. Included in nonaccrual loans were $1.4 million of loans which were less than 90 days past due at June 30, 2020, but have a recent history of delinquency greater than 90 days past due. The decrease in nonaccrual loans during the nine months ended March 31, 2021, was primarily due to $1.4 million in loan repayments, $583,000 in charge-offs, $293,000 in loans returned to performing status, offset by $907,000 of loans placed into nonperforming status.

The following table sets forth information regarding delinquent and/or nonaccrual loans at March 31, 2021:


(In thousands)
 
30-59 days
past due
  
60-89
days past
 due
  
90 days or
 more past
due
  
Total past
due
  
Current
  
Total Loans
  
Loans on
Non-accrual
 
Residential real estate
 
$
2,078
  
$
306
  
$
453
  
$
2,837
  
$
302,430
  
$
305,267
  
$
1,582
 
Residential construction and land
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
8,467
   
8,467
   
-
 
Multi-family
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
37,470
   
37,470
   
-
 
Commercial real estate
  
5,012
   
127
   
345
   
5,484
   
449,308
   
454,792
   
529
 
Commercial construction
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
66,913
   
66,913
   
-
 
Home equity
  
14
   
101
   
128
   
243
   
18,714
   
18,957
   
243
 
Consumer installment
  
25
   
-
   
-
   
25
   
4,474
   
4,499
   
-
 
Commercial loans
  
991
   
117
   
118
   
1,226
   
193,289
   
194,515
   
312
 
Total gross loans
 
$
8,120
  
$
651
  
$
1,044
  
$
9,815
  
$
1,081,065
  
$
1,090,880
  
$
2,666
 

The following table sets forth information regarding delinquent and/or nonaccrual loans at June 30, 2020:

(In thousands)
 
30-59 days
 past due
  
60-89
days past
due
  
90 days
or more past
 due
  
Total past
due
  
Current
  
Total Loans
  
Loans on
Non-accrual
 
Residential real estate
 
$
871
  
$
345
  
$
1,691
  
$
2,907
  
$
276,425
  
$
279,332
  
$
2,513
 
Residential construction and land
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
11,847
   
11,847
   
-
 
Multi-family
  
-
   
-
   
151
   
151
   
24,953
   
25,104
   
151
 
Commercial real estate
  
393
   
189
   
374
   
956
   
380,459
   
381,415
   
781
 
Commercial construction
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
74,920
   
74,920
   
-
 
Home equity
  
29
   
-
   
238
   
267
   
21,839
   
22,106
   
319
 
Consumer installment
  
36
   
25
   
-
   
61
   
4,756
   
4,817
   
-
 
Commercial loans
  
48
   
72
   
245
   
365
   
212,754
   
213,119
   
313
 
Total gross loans
 
$
1,377
  
$
631
  
$
2,699
  
$
4,707
  
$
1,007,953
  
$
1,012,660
  
$
4,077
 

The Bank of Greene County had no accruing loans delinquent more than 90 days at March 31, 2021 or June 30, 2020, respectively. The loans delinquent more than 90 days and accruing consist of loans that are well collateralized and the borrowers have demonstrated the ability and willingness to pay. The borrower has made arrangements with the Bank to bring the loan current within a specified time period and has made a series of payments as agreed.

The table below details additional information related to nonaccrual loans for the three and nine months ended March 31:

  
For the three months
ended March 31,
  
For the nine months
ended March 31
 
(In thousands)
 
2021
  
2020
  
2021
  
2020
 
Interest income that would have been recorded if loans had been performing in accordance with original terms
 
$
43
  
$
64
  
$
174
  
$
218
 
Interest income that was recorded on nonaccrual loans
  
36
   
51
   
116
   
143
 

In order to assist borrowers through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company instituted a loan deferment program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic whereby deferral of principal and/or interest payments have been provided and correspond to the length of the National Emergency as defined under the CARES Act and extended under the Consolidated Appropriations Act which was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Payment deferrals consisted of either principal deferrals or full payment deferrals. Based on guidance provided by bank regulators on March 22, 2020 regarding deferrals granted due to COVID-19, these have not been reported as delinquent and we will continue to recognize interest income during the deferral period. At March 31, 2021, there were eight loans totaling $248,000 on nonaccrual that previously participated in this loan deferment program due to COVID-19.

Impaired Loan Analysis

The Company identifies impaired loans and measures the impairment in accordance with FASB ASC subtopic “Receivables – Loan Impairment.” Management may consider a loan impaired once it is classified as nonaccrual and when it is probable that the borrower will be unable to repay the loan according to the original contractual terms of the loan agreement or the loan is restructured in a troubled debt restructuring. It should be noted that management does not evaluate all loans individually for impairment. Generally, The Bank of Greene County considers residential mortgages, home equity loans and installment loans as small, homogeneous loans, which are evaluated for impairment collectively based on historical loan experience and other factors.  In contrast, large commercial mortgage, construction, multi-family, business loans and select larger balance residential mortgage loans are reviewed individually and considered impaired if it is probable that The Bank of Greene County will not be able to collect scheduled payments of principal and interest when due, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The measurement of impaired loans is generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. The majority of The Bank of Greene County loans, including most nonaccrual loans, are small homogenous loan types adequately supported by collateral.  Management considers the payment status of loans in the process of evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses among other factors. Based on this evaluation, a delinquent loan’s risk rating may be downgraded to either pass-watch, special mention, or substandard, and the allocation of the allowance for loan loss is based upon the risk associated with such designation.  Loans that have been modified as a troubled debt restructuring are included in impaired loans. The measurement of impairment is generally based on the discounted cash flows based on the original rate of the loan before the restructuring, unless it is determined that the restructured loan is collateral dependent. If the restructured loan is deemed to be collateral dependent, impairment is based on the fair value of the underlying collateral.

The tables below detail additional information on impaired loans at the date or periods indicated:

  
At March 31, 2021
  
For the three months ended
March 31, 2021
  
For the nine months ended
March 31, 2021
 
(In thousands)
 
Recorded
Investment
  
Unpaid
Principal
  
Related
Allowance
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
                
Residential real estate
 
$
378
  
$
378
  
$
-
  
$
381
  
$
1
  
$
392
  
$
11
 
Multi-family
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
40
   
-
 
Commercial real estate
  
300
   
300
   
-
   
307
   
-
   
321
   
3
 
Home equity
  
229
   
229
   
-
   
230
   
-
   
173
   
-
 
Commercial loans
  
103
   
103
   
-
   
105
   
-
   
164
   
8
 
Impaired loans with no allowance
  
1,010
   
1,010
   
-
   
1,023
   
1
   
1,090
   
22
 
                             
With an allowance recorded:
                            
Residential real estate
  
730
   
730
   
113
   
710
   
2
   
1,053
   
27
 
Commercial construction
  
102
   
102
   
27
   
102
   
-
   
102
   
-
 
Home equity
  
321
   
321
   
74
   
321
   
2
   
381
   
12
 
Commercial loans
  
1,756
   
1,756
   
73
   
1,235
   
85
   
417
   
110
 
Impaired loans with allowance
  
2,909
   
2,909
   
287
   
2,368
   
89
   
1,953
   
149
 
                             
Total impaired:
                            
Residential real estate
  
1,108
   
1,108
   
113
   
1,091
   
3
   
1445
   
38
 
Multi-family
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
40
   
-
 
Commercial real estate
  
300
   
300
   
-
   
307
   
-
   
321
   
3
 
Commercial construction
  
102
   
102
   
27
   
102
   
-
   
102
   
-
 
Home equity
  
550
   
550
   
74
   
551
   
2
   
554
   
12
 
Commercial loans
  
1,859
   
1,859
   
73
   
1,340
   
85
   
581
   
118
 
Total impaired loans
 
$
3,919
  
$
3,919
  
$
287
  
$
3,391
  
$
90
  
$
3,043
  
$
171
 

  
At June 30, 2020
  
For the three months ended
March 31, 2020
  
For the nine months ended
March 31, 2020
 
(In thousands)
 
Recorded
Investment
  
Unpaid
Principal
  
Related
Allowance
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
  
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:
 
Residential real estate
 
$
868
  
$
868
  
$
-
  
$
702
   
11
   
645
   
52
 
Multi-family
  
123
   
123
   
-
   
42
   
-
   
14
   
-
 
Commercial real estate
  
344
   
344
   
-
   
362
   
1
   
549
   
13
 
Home equity
  
128
   
128
   
-
   
136
   
-
   
177
   
-
 
Commercial loans
  
145
   
145
   
-
   
163
   
-
   
134
   
1
 
Impaired loans with no allowance
  
1,608
   
1,608
   
-
   
1,405
   
12
   
1,519
   
66
 
                             
With an allowance recorded:
                            
Residential real estate
  
995
   
995
   
127
   
1,176
   
7
   
1,227
   
39
 
Multi-family
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
85
   
-
   
72
   
1
 
Commercial real estate
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
35
   
3
 
Commercial construction
  
102
   
102
   
15
   
102
   
-
   
102
   
-
 
Home equity
  
431
   
431
   
73
   
449
   
7
   
414
   
21
 
Commercial loans
  
134
   
134
   
13
   
165
   
5
   
151
   
9
 
Impaired loans with allowance
  
1,662
   
1,662
   
228
   
1,977
   
19
   
2,001
   
73
 
                             
Total impaired:
                            
Residential real estate
  
1,863
   
1,863
   
127
   
1,878
   
18
   
1,872
   
91
 
Multi-family
  
123
   
123
   
-
   
127
   
-
   
86
   
1
 
Commercial real estate
  
344
   
344
   
-
   
362
   
1
   
584
   
16
 
Commercial construction
  
102
   
102
   
15
   
102
   
-
   
102
   
-
 
Home equity
  
559
   
559
   
73
   
585
   
7
   
591
   
21
 
Commercial loans
  
279
   
279
   
13
   
328
   
5
   
285
   
10
 
Total impaired loans
 
$
3,270
  
$
3,270
  
$
228
  
$
3,382
   
31
   
3,520
   
139
 

The table below details loans that have been modified as a troubled debt restructuring.

  
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
  
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2021
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Number of
Contracts
  
Pre-Modification Outstanding
Recorded
 Investment
  
Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
  
Number of
Contracts
  
Pre-Modification Outstanding
 Recorded
Investment
  
Post-Modification Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
                   
Commercial loans
  
3
  
$
1,391
  
$
1,391
   
4
  
$
1,415
  
$
1,415
 
Commercial real estates
  
1
  
$
342
  
$
342
   
1
  
$
342
  
$
342
 
Residential real estate
  
1
  
$
70
  
$
70
   
1
  
$
70
  
$
70
 

The increase in total impaired loans for the nine months ended March 31, 2021, is primarily due to five commercial loans totaling $1.7 million and a $70,000 residential loan modified as a troubled debt restructuring through a combination of below market interest rates and lengthened maturities, offset by loans that were paid off.  There were no loans that were modified as a trouble debt restructuring during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020. There were no loans that had been modified as a troubled debt restructuring during the twelve months prior to June 30, 2020 or 2019 which have subsequently defaulted during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2021 or 2020, respectively.

The Bank of Greene County continues working with borrowers through the current pandemic. During fiscal 2020, the Company instituted a loan deferment program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic whereby deferral of principal and/or interest payments have been provided and correspond to the length of the National Emergency as defined under the CARES Act and extended under the Consolidated Appropriations Act which was signed into law on December 27, 2020. At March 31, 2021, the Company still had $18.8 million consisting of 30 loans on payment deferral as a result of the pandemic, which is down from $193.5 million consisting of 706 loans at June 30, 2020. Based on guidance provided by bank regulators on March 22, 2020 regarding deferrals granted due to COVID-19, we have not reported these loans as delinquent and will continue to recognize interest income during the deferral period. These loans will be closely monitored to determine collectability and accrual and delinquency status will be updated as deemed appropriate.  The banking regulatory agencies provided guidance as to how certain short-term modifications would not be considered TDRs, and have subsequently confirmed that such guidance could be applicable for loans that do not qualify for favorable accounting treatment under Section 4013 of the CARES Act. Based on this guidance, the Company does not believe that TDRs will significantly change as a result of the modifications granted.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses based on management’s evaluation of the risk inherent in the loan portfolio, the composition of the loan portfolio, specific impaired loans and current economic conditions.  Such evaluation, which includes a review of certain identified loans on which full collectability may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters, the estimated net realizable value or the fair value of the underlying collateral, economic conditions, payment status of the loan, historical loan loss experience and other factors that warrant recognition in providing for the loan loss allowance.  In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review The Bank of Greene County’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require The Bank of Greene County to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgment about information available to them at the time of their examination. The Bank of Greene County considers smaller balance residential mortgages, home equity loans, commercial loans and installment loans to customers as small, homogeneous loans, which are evaluated for impairment collectively based on historical loss experience. Larger balance residential, commercial mortgage and business loans are viewed individually and considered impaired if it is probable that The Bank of Greene County will not be able to collect scheduled payments of principal and interest when due, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreements. The measurement of impaired loans is generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. The Bank of Greene County charges loans off against the allowance for credit losses when it becomes evident that a loan cannot be collected within a reasonable amount of time or that it will cost the Bank more than it will receive, and all possible avenues of repayment have been analyzed, including the potential of future cash flow, the value of the underlying collateral, and strength of any guarantors or co-borrowers. Generally, consumer loans and smaller commercial loans (not secured by real estate) in excess of 90 days are charged-off against the allowance for loan losses, unless equitable arrangements are made. Included within consumer installment loan charge-offs and recoveries are deposit accounts that have been overdrawn in excess of 60 days. With continued growth in the number of deposit accounts, charge-off activity within this category has also grown, as can be seen from the tables below. For loans secured by real estate, a charge-off is recorded when it is determined that the collection of all or a portion of a loan may not be collected and the amount of that loss can be reasonably estimated. The allowance for loan losses is increased by a provision for loan losses (which results in a charge to expense) and recoveries of loans previously charged off and is reduced by charge-offs.

The Bank of Greene County recognizes that strategies put in place to assist borrowers through the COVID-19 pandemic may not be sufficient to fully mitigate the impact to borrowers and that it is likely that a portion of the loan portfolio will default and result in losses to The Bank of Greene County. As a result, The Bank of Greene County has increased its provision for loan losses for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2021 to $1.4 million and $3.9 million, respectively, from $1.4 million and $2.7 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020, respectively. The adequacy of containment strategies introduced to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 to both the economy and local businesses remains uncertain.  The increase in provision for loan losses for the nine months ended March 31, 2021 was due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as growth in gross loans and an increase in loans adversely classified.  Management continues to monitor changes within its economic environment and loan portfolio adjusting the allowance for loan loss as necessary to remain adequately reserved.

The following tables set forth the activity and allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan category during and at the periods indicated. The allowance is allocated to each loan category based on historical loss experience and economic conditions.

  
Activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021
 
(In thousands)
 
Balance at
December 31, 2020
  
Charge-offs
  
Recoveries
  
Provision
  
Balance at
March 31, 2021
 
Residential real estate
 
$
1,998
  
$
-
  
$
3
  
$
(16
)
 
$
1,985
 
Residential construction and land
  
90
   
-
   
-
   
11
   
101
 
Multi-family
  
276
   
-
   
-
   
38
   
314
 
Commercial real estate
  
10,207
   
-
   
-
   
1,572
   
11,779
 
Commercial construction
  
1,847
   
-
   
-
   
94
   
1,941
 
Home equity
  
265
   
-
   
-
   
(64
)
  
201
 
Consumer installment
  
256
   
101
   
62
   
(59
)
  
157
 
Commercial loans
  
3,331
   
-
   
-
   
(141
)
  
3,190
 
Total
 
$
18,270
  
$
101
  
$
65
  
$
1,434
  
$
19,668
 

  
Activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2021
 
(In thousands)
 
Balance at
June 30, 2020
  
Charge-offs
  
Recoveries
  
Provision
  
Balance at
March 31, 2021
 
Residential real estate
 
$
2,091
  
$
26
  
$
10
  
$
(90
)
 
$
1,985
 
Residential construction and land
  
141
   
-
   
-
   
(40
)
  
101
 
Multi-family
  
176
   
-
   
-
   
138
   
314
 
Commercial real estate
  
8,634
   
-
   
-
   
3,145
   
11,779
 
Commercial construction
  
2,053
   
-
   
-
   
(112
)
  
1,941
 
Home equity
  
295
   
-
   
-
   
(94
)
  
201
 
Consumer installment
  
197
   
247
   
101
   
107
   
157
 
Commercial loans
  
2,804
   
500
   
-
   
886
   
3,190
 
Total
 
$
16,391
  
$
773
  
$
111
  
$
3,939
  
$
19,668
 

  
Allowance for Loan Losses
  
Loans Receivable
 
  
Ending Balance At March 31, 2021
Impairment Analysis
  
Ending Balance At March 31, 2021
Impairment Analysis
 
(In thousands)
 
Individually
Evaluated
  
Collectively
Evaluated
  
Individually
Evaluated
  
Collectively Evaluated
 
Residential real estate
 
$
113
  
$
1,872
  
$
1,108
  
$
304,159
 
Residential construction and land
  
-
   
101
   
-
   
8,467
 
Multi-family
  
-
   
314
   
-
   
37,470
 
Commercial real estate
  
-
   
11,779
   
300
   
454,492
 
Commercial construction
  
27
   
1,914
   
102
   
66,811
 
Home equity
  
74
   
127
   
550
   
18,407
 
Consumer installment
  
-
   
157
   
-
   
4,499
 
Commercial loans
  
73
   
3,117
   
1,859
   
192,656
 
Total
 
$
287
  
$
19,381
  
$
3,919
  
$
1,086,961
 

  
Activity for the three months ended March 31, 2020
 
(In thousands)
 
Balance at
December 31, 2019
  
Charge-offs
  
Recoveries
  
Provision
  
Balance at
March 31, 2020
 
Residential real estate
 
$
1,470
  
$
-
  
$
3
  
$
391
  
$
1,864
 
Residential construction and land
  
93
   
-
   
-
   
8
   
101
 
Multi-family
  
147
   
-
   
-
   
6
   
153
 
Commercial real estate
  
7,510
   
-
   
-
   
453
   
7,963
 
Commercial construction
  
1,467
   
-
   
-
   
355
   
1,822
 
Home equity
  
270
   
-
   
-
   
3
   
273
 
Consumer installment
  
366
   
111
   
33
   
12
   
300
 
Commercial loans
  
2,661
   
129
   
-
   
164
   
2,696
 
Unallocated
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
33
   
33
 
Total
 
$
13,984
  
$
240
  
$
36
  
$
1,425
  
$
15,205
 

  
Activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2020
 
(In thousands)
 
Balance at
June 30, 2019
  
Charge-offs
  
Recoveries
  
Provision
  
Balance at
March 31, 2020
 
Residential real estate
 
$
2,026
  
$
101
  
$
13
  
$
(74
)
 
$
1,864
 
Residential construction and land
  
87
   
-
   
-
   
14
   
101
 
Multi-family
  
180
   
-
   
-
   
(27
)
  
153
 
Commercial real estate
  
7,110
   
-
   
-
   
853
   
7,963
 
Commercial construction
  
872
   
-
   
-
   
950
   
1,822
 
Home equity
  
314
   
-
   
-
   
(41
)
  
273
 
Consumer installment
  
250
   
359
   
83
   
326
   
300
 
Commercial loans
  
2,361
   
333
   
36
   
632
   
2,696
 
Unallocated
  
-
   
-
   
-
   
33
   
33
 
Total
 
$
13,200
  
$
793
  
$
132
  
$
2,666
  
$
15,205
 

  
Allowance for Loan Losses
  
Loans Receivable
 
  
Ending Balance June 30, 2020
Impairment Analysis
  
Ending Balance June 30, 2020
Impairment Analysis
 
(In thousands)
 
Individually
Evaluated
  
Collectively
Evaluated
  
Individually
Evaluated
  
Collectively
 Evaluated
 
Residential real estate
 
$
127
  
$
1,964
  
$
1,863
  
$
277,469
 
Residential construction and land
  
-
   
141
   
-
   
11,847
 
Multi-family
  
-
   
176
   
123
   
24,981
 
Commercial real estate
  
-
   
8,634
   
344
   
381,071
 
Commercial construction
  
15
   
2,038
   
102
   
74,818
 
Home equity
  
73
   
222
   
559
   
21,547
 
Consumer installment
  
-
   
197
   
-
   
4,817
 
Commercial loans
  
13
   
2,791
   
279
   
212,840
 
Total
 
$
228
  
$
16,163
  
$
3,270
  
$
1,009,390
 

Foreclosed real estate (FRE)

FRE consists of properties acquired through mortgage loan foreclosure proceedings or in full or partial satisfaction of loans. The following table sets forth information regarding FRE at March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2020:

(in thousands)
 
March 31, 2021
  
June 30, 2020
 
Residential real estate
 
$
160
  
$
-
 
Total foreclosed real estate
 
$
160
  
$
-