10-Q: First Northwest Bancorp Reports Net Loss for Q1 2025 Amid Increased Provision for Credit Losses

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Quarterly Report (Form 10-Q) 12 May 2025 4:16 PM

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First Northwest Bancorp reported a net loss of $9.0 million for the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to increased provision for credit losses and noninterest expenses.

Worse than expectedThe company reported a net loss compared to a net profit in the same quarter last year.The provision for credit losses increased significantly, indicating potential asset quality issues.Noninterest expenses increased substantially, impacting profitability.

Summary

First Northwest Bancorp reported a net loss of $9.0 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to a net income of $396,000 for the same period in 2024.
The net loss was primarily driven by a $6.8 million increase in the provision for credit losses and a $5.7 million increase in noninterest expenses.
Net interest income decreased slightly to $13.9 million, from $13.9 million in the prior year.
Total assets decreased to $2.17 billion, a 2.7% decrease from $2.23 billion at the end of 2024.
Net loans decreased by $37.6 million to $1.64 billion.
Nonperforming loans decreased to $20.4 million, representing 1.23% of total loans.
The allowance for credit losses on loans increased slightly to $20.6 million, representing 1.24% of total loans.
Total liabilities decreased to $2.02 billion, driven by decreases in brokered deposits and borrowings.
Total shareholders' equity decreased to $146.5 million.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: The document presents a negative outlook due to the reported net loss and increased expenses, indicating potential financial strain. While some metrics like nonperforming loans show improvement, the overall tone suggests challenges.

Positives

Nonperforming loans decreased to 1.23% of total loans.
The company redeemed $5.0 million of subordinated debt at a discount, resulting in a gain on extinguishment of debt.
The company's effective tax rate decreased from 53.0% to 11.1%.

Negatives

The company reported a net loss of $9.0 million for Q1 2025.
The provision for credit losses increased by $6.8 million compared to the same period last year.
Noninterest expenses increased by $5.7 million, primarily due to an accrued legal reserve.
Net loans decreased by $37.6 million to $1.64 billion.
Total shareholders' equity decreased to $146.5 million.

Risks

Increased provision for credit losses indicates potential credit quality concerns.
The legal proceedings and associated reserve could indicate underlying issues.
The decrease in net loans could signal slowing business activity.
Prevailing economic conditions and government policies could impact the company's performance.
Deposit flows are influenced by various factors, including changes in market rates and competition.

Future Outlook

The company will continue to assess its lending strategies across all product lines and markets where it does business as well as evaluate opportunities to supplement organic growth through wholesale acquisitions with the goal of improving earnings while also prudently managing credit risk.

Management Comments

Management continues to monitor economic conditions for potential weaknesses that could expose the loan portfolio to losses.
We believe the ACLL is adequate to cover current expected credit losses in the loan portfolio as of March 31, 2025.

Industry Context

The company is impacted by prevailing economic conditions as well as government policies and regulations concerning, among other things, monetary and fiscal policy, including fiscal stimulus, interest rate policy and open market operations, housing, and consumer protection.

Comparison to Industry Standards

It is difficult to compare First Northwest Bancorp's results directly to industry standards without more specific peer data.
However, community banks generally aim for a net interest margin between 3% and 4%, and First Northwest's 2.76% is below this range.
The efficiency ratio, which measures non-interest expenses as a percentage of revenue, is a key metric for banks.
A lower ratio indicates better efficiency.
Without knowing First Northwest's specific efficiency ratio, it's hard to benchmark against industry averages.
Regulatory capital ratios are also crucial, and First Northwest exceeds all regulatory requirements, indicating a strong capital position.

Legal Proceedings

On August 27, 2024, involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were commenced against Creative Technologies, LLC, Water Station Management, LLC and Refreshing USA, LLC, certain of which were borrowers of First Fed.
On September 5, 2024, Ideal Property Investments LLC filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy.
On November 8, 2024, Ideal commenced an adversary proceeding against First Fed, seeking to avoid certain transactions with First Fed under a theory of constructive fraudulent transfer or, in the alternative, to recharacterize them.
A legal reserve of $5.8 million was established for this matter and is included in other noninterest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders will be negatively impacted by the net loss and decrease in book value per share.
Employees may be affected by cost-cutting measures and potential restructuring.
Customers may experience changes in product offerings and service delivery.
Creditors may face increased scrutiny of the company's financial performance.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2015-01-29	First Northwest became the holding company of First Fed Bank upon completion of the Bank's conversion from a mutual to stock form of organization.
2015-12-18	The ESOP completed its open market purchases of 8% of the common stock issued in the Conversion.
2021-03-25	The Company completed a private placement of $40.0 million of 3.75% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2031.
2021-10-31	The Bank converted from a State Savings Bank Charter to a State Commercial Bank Charter and was simultaneously renamed First Fed Bank.
2022-05-20	First Northwest consummated a borrowing arrangement with NexBank for a $20.0 million revolving line of credit.
2022-08-05	First Northwest's election to be treated as a financial holding company became effective.
2024-04-25	The Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 944,279 shares of its common stock.
2024-08-27	Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were commenced against Creative Technologies, LLC, Water Station Management, LLC and Refreshing USA, LLC.
2024-09-05	Ideal Property Investments LLC filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy.
2024-10-24	The federal banking agencies issued a final rule amending their regulations implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (the 'CRA').
2024-11	The FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income StatementReporting Comprehensive IncomeExpense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses.
2024-11	The FASB issued ASU 2024-04, DebtDebt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20): Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments.
2025-02-24	The Amended First Fed Bank Executive Change in Control Plan became effective.
2025-03	The Company repurchased $5.0 million of the Notes at a discount.
2025-03-07	Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement with Matthew P. Deines effective.
2025-03-28	The agencies announced their intent to issue a proposal to rescind the October 2023 final rule, and to reinstate the CRA framework that existed prior to the October 2023 final rule.
2025-03-31	End of the quarterly period.
2025-04-27	The OpCo Debtors and the Committee raised previously unasserted claims relating to First Fed in connection with financial misconduct alleged against Ideal and the OpCo Debtors.
2025-04-30	A judicial settlement conference was scheduled to begin in which First Fed, the OpCo Debtors, and the Committee of Unsecured Creditors for the OpCo Debtors (the Committee) agreed to participate, with the purpose of resolving the Adversary Proceeding and all related claims.
2025-05-05	As of this date, there were 9,440,009 shares of common stock outstanding.
2025-05-17	The line of credit with NexBank matures.
2026-04-01	Beginning in this month, the interest rate on the Notes will reset quarterly to the three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 300-basis points.

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