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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2023
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission File Number: 001-13007
CARVER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3904174
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
75 West 125th StreetNew YorkNew York10027
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (718) 230-2900

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareCARVThe NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þ Yes   o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). þ Yes   oNo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer
Accelerated Filer
Non-accelerated FilerSmaller Reporting Company
Emerging Growth Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☑ No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at February 13, 2024
Common Stock, par value $0.01 4,985,612




TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CARVER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited)
$ in thousands except per share data
December 31, 2023
March 31, 2023
ASSETS  
Cash and cash equivalents:  
Cash and due from banks$74,730 $42,298 
Money market investments500 254 
Total cash and cash equivalents75,230 42,552 
Investment securities:
Available-for-sale, at fair value49,106 53,843 
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $1,984 and $2,221, respectively)
2,078 2,318 
Total investment securities51,184 56,161 
Loans receivable:
Real estate mortgage loans437,574 423,349 
Commercial business loans172,204 166,908 
Consumer loans14,873 7,639 
Loans, gross624,651 597,896 
Allowance for credit losses(5,897)(5,229)
Total loans receivable, net618,754 592,667 
Premises and equipment, net2,660 3,174 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB-NY”) stock, at cost2,004 2,266 
Accrued interest receivable2,414 1,911 
Right-of-use assets10,468 12,311 
Other assets12,593 12,182 
Total assets$775,307 $723,224 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  
LIABILITIES  
Deposits:  
Non-interest bearing checking$106,408 $109,401 
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing checking47,290 49,473 
Savings109,614 109,210 
Money market165,953 150,348 
Certificates of Deposit231,676 178,694 
Escrow1,876 3,303 
Total interest-bearing deposits556,409 491,028 
Total deposits662,817 600,429 
Advances from the FHLB-NY and other borrowed money46,551 51,090 
Operating lease liability11,270 13,173 
Other liabilities11,943 13,308 
Total liabilities732,581 678,000 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)  
EQUITY
Preferred stock, (par value $0.01 per share: 10,451 and 13,201 Series D shares, with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, issued and outstanding, respectively)
10,451 13,201 
Preferred stock (par value $0.01 per share: 3,177 Series E shares, with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, issued and outstanding, respectively)
3,177 3,177 
Preferred stock (par value $0.01 per share: 9,000 Series F shares, with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, issued and outstanding, respectively)
9,000 9,000 
Common stock (par value 0.01 per share: 10,000,000 shares authorized; 7,535,339 and 6,799,410 shares issued; 5,031,536 and 4,295,607 shares outstanding, respectively)
76 68 
Additional paid-in capital86,767 82,805 
Accumulated deficit(51,560)(47,904)
Treasury stock, at cost (2,503,803 shares, respectively)
(2,908)(2,908)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(12,277)(12,215)
Total equity42,726 45,224 
Total liabilities and equity$775,307 $723,224 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
1



CARVER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
Nine Months Ended
December 31,
$ in thousands, except per share data
2023
2022
2023
2022
Interest income:  
Loans$7,336 $6,380 $21,203 $18,362 
Mortgage-backed securities145 150 439 465 
Investment securities289 273 835 639 
Money market investments704 395 1,801 830 
Total interest income8,474 7,198 24,278 20,296 
Interest expense:  
Deposits2,387 1,128 6,112 2,366 
Advances and other borrowed money606 327 1,784 870 
Total interest expense2,993 1,455 7,896 3,236 
Net interest income5,481 5,743 16,382 17,060 
(Recovery of) provision for credit losses(97)305 77 89 
Net interest income after (recovery of) provision for credit losses5,578 5,438 16,305 16,971 
Non-interest income:  
Depository fees and charges543 561 1,678 1,669 
Loan fees and service charges101 72 357 329 
Gain on sale of loans, net 107  107 
Grant income1,401 162 2,003 324 
Other490 90 715 371 
Total non-interest income2,535 992 4,753 2,800 
Non-interest expense:  
Employee compensation and benefits3,452 3,239 10,097 9,725 
Net occupancy expense1,147 1,135 3,428 3,394 
Equipment, net470 593 1,534 1,633 
Data processing757 639 2,265 1,903 
Consulting fees133 86 370 400 
Federal deposit insurance premiums132 102 415 292 
Other2,003 1,725 5,937 5,325 
Total non-interest expense8,094 7,519 24,046 22,672 
Income (loss) before income taxes19 (1,089)(2,988)(2,901)
   Income tax expense    
Net income (loss)$19 $(1,089)$(2,988)$(2,901)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic$ $(0.25)$(0.63)$(0.68)
Diluted (0.25)(0.63)(0.68)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements





2


CARVER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31,
Nine Months Ended December 31,
$ in thousands
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net income (loss)$19 $(1,089)$(2,988)$(2,901)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) of securities available-for-sale, net of income tax expense of $0 (due to full valuation allowance)3,037 (18)(62)(7,076)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax3,037 (18)(62)(7,076)
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax$3,056 $(1,107)$(3,050)$(9,977)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

3


CARVER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Three and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited)
$ in thousandsPreferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated DeficitTreasury StockAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Equity
Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
Balance — September 30, 2023$23,178 $75 $86,217 $(51,579)$(2,908)$(15,314)$39,669 
Net income— — — 19 — — 19 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes— — — — — 3,037 3,037 
Conversion of Series D preferred stock to common stock(550)1 549 — — —  
Stock based compensation expense— — 1 — — — 1 
Balance — December 31, 2023
$22,628 $76 $86,767 $(51,560)$(2,908)$(12,277)$42,726 
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2023
Balance — March 31, 2023
$25,378 $68 $82,805 $(47,904)$(2,908)$(12,215)$45,224 
Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of ASU 2016-13— — — (668)— — (668)
Net loss— — — (2,988)— — (2,988)
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes— — — — — (62)(62)
Conversion of Series D preferred stock to common stock(2,750)4 2,746 — — —  
Issuance of common stock4 996 1,000 
Stock based compensation expense— — 220 — — — 220 
Balance — December 31, 2023
$22,628 $76 $86,767 $(51,560)$(2,908)$(12,277)$42,726 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
Balance — September 30, 2022$25,378 $68 $82,734 $(45,315)$(2,908)$(13,720)$46,237 
Net loss— — — (1,089)— — (1,089)
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes— — — — — (18)(18)
Balance — December 31, 2022
$25,378 $68 $82,734 $(46,404)$(2,908)$(13,738)$45,130 
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2022
Balance — March 31, 2022$25,928 $67 $82,165 $(43,503)$(2,908)$(6,662)$55,087 
Net loss— — — (2,901)— — (2,901)
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes— — — — — (7,076)(7,076)
Conversion of Series D preferred stock to common stock(550)1 549 — — —  
Stock based compensation expense— — 20 — — — 20 
Balance — December 31, 2022
$25,378 $68 $82,734 $(46,404)$(2,908)$(13,738)$45,130 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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CARVER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended December 31,
$ in thousands
2023
2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES  
Net loss$(2,988)$(2,901)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Provision for credit losses77 89 
Stock based compensation expense220 20 
Depreciation and amortization expense744 783 
Gain on sale of loans, net (107)
Amortization and accretion of loan premiums and discounts and deferred charges, net155 (78)
Amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts — securities249 328 
Increase in accrued interest receivable(503)(99)
(Increase) decrease in other assets(237)2,360 
Decrease in other liabilities(1,431)(9,242)
Net cash used in operating activities(3,714)(8,847)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
Proceeds from principal payments, maturities and calls of investments: Available-for-sale4,430 6,756 
Proceeds from principal payments, maturities and calls of investments: Held-to-maturity236 2,841 
Purchase of bank-owned life insurance (5,000)
Increase in equity investments(603) 
Loans held-for investment, net of repayments/payoffs and (originations)2,855 (1,963)
Loans purchased from third parties(29,467)(11,199)
Proceeds from participation loans sold 5,129 
Redemption (purchase) of FHLB-NY stock, net262 (782)
Purchase of premises and equipment(236)(168)
Net cash used in investing activities(22,523)(4,386)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES  
Net increase (decrease) in deposits62,388 (18,870)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 15,000 
Repayment of short-term borrowings(10,000) 
Proceeds from long-term borrowings5,527  
Repayment of long-term borrowings (3)
Issuance of common stock1,000  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities58,915 (3,873)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents32,678 (17,106)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period42,552 61,018 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$75,230 $43,912 
Supplemental cash flow information:  
Noncash financing and investing activities  
Recognition of right-of-use asset$ $1,103 
Recognition of operating lease liability 1,103 
Recognition of finance lease asset 58 
Recognition of finance lease liability 58 
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock$2,750 $550 
Cash paid for:
Interest$7,158 $3,175 
Tax on capital417 162 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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CARVER BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION

Nature of operations

    Carver Bancorp, Inc. (on a stand-alone basis, the “Company” or “Registrant”), was incorporated in May 1996 and its principal wholly-owned subsidiary is Carver Federal Savings Bank (the “Bank” or “Carver Federal”). Carver Federal's wholly-owned subsidiaries are CFSB Realty Corp., Carver Community Development Corporation (“CCDC”) and CFSB Credit Corp., which is currently inactive. The Bank has a real estate investment trust, Carver Asset Corporation ("CAC"), that was formed in February 2004.

    “Carver,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refers to the Company along with its consolidated subsidiaries. The Bank was chartered in 1948 and began operations in 1949 as Carver Federal Savings and Loan Association, a federally-chartered mutual savings and loan association. The Bank converted to a federal savings bank in 1986. On October 24, 1994, the Bank converted from a mutual holding company structure to stock form and issued 2,314,375 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share. On October 17, 1996, the Bank completed its reorganization into a holding company structure (the “Reorganization”) and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

    Carver Federal’s principal business consists of attracting deposit accounts through its branches and investing those funds in mortgage loans and other investments permitted by federal savings banks. The Bank has seven branches located throughout the City of New York that primarily serve the communities in which they operate.

    In September 2003, the Company formed Carver Statutory Trust I (the “Trust”) for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities and investing the proceeds in an equivalent amount of floating rate junior subordinated debentures of the Company. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, “Consolidations,” Carver Statutory Trust I is unconsolidated for financial reporting purposes. On September 17, 2003, Carver Statutory Trust I issued 13,000 shares, liquidation amount $1,000 per share, of floating rate capital securities.  Gross proceeds from the sale of these trust preferred debt securities of $13 million, and proceeds from the sale of the trust's common securities of $0.4 million, were used to purchase approximately $13.4 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's floating rate junior subordinated debt securities due 2033.  The trust preferred debt securities are redeemable at par quarterly at the option of the Company beginning on or after September 17, 2008, and have a mandatory redemption date of September 17, 2033. Cash distributions on the trust preferred debt securities are cumulative and payable at a floating rate per annum resetting quarterly with a margin of 3.05% over the three-month LIBOR. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, the Company applied for and was granted regulatory approval to settle all outstanding debenture interest payments through September 2016. Such payments were made in September 2016. Interest on the debentures had been deferred beginning with the December 2016 payment, per the terms of the agreement, which permit such deferral for up to twenty consecutive quarters, as the Company is prohibited from making payments without prior regulatory approval. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021, the Company applied for and was granted regulatory approval to settle all outstanding debenture interest payments through June 2021. Full payment was made on June 16, 2021. The Company deferred the September 17, 2021 interest payment, but has since had discussions with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia regarding future quarterly payments. A streamlined process has been developed for the Company to request regulatory approval to make debenture interest payments. On December 16, 2021, the Company paid the deferred interest that was due on September 17, 2021 and the regular quarterly interest payment due on December 17, 2021. All quarterly interest payments subsequent to the June 2021 payment up to and including the December 2023 payment have been made. The interest rate was 8.69% and the accrued interest was $45 thousand at December 31, 2023.

    While Carver has suspended its regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock, in the future, Carver may rely on dividends from Carver Federal to pay cash dividends to its stockholders and to engage in share repurchase programs. In recent years, Carver has been successful in obtaining cash independently through its capital raising efforts, which may include cash from government grants or below market-rate loans. As the subsidiary of a savings and loan association holding company, Carver Federal must file a notice or an application (depending on the proposed dividend amount) with the OCC (and an application with the FRB) prior to the declaration of each capital distribution. The OCC will disallow any proposed dividend that, among other reasons, would result in Carver Federal’s failure to meet the OCC minimum capital requirements.

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Regulation

    On May 24, 2016, the Bank entered into a Formal Agreement ("the Agreement") with the OCC to undertake certain compliance-related and other actions. As a result of the Agreement, the Bank was required to obtain the approval of the OCC prior to effecting any change in its directors or senior executive officers, paying dividends and entering into any "golden parachute payments" as that term is defined under 12 U.S.C. § 1828(k) and 12 C.F.R. Part 359. As a result of the Agreement, Carver was issued an Individual Minimum Capital Ratio (“IMCR”) letter by the OCC, which requires the Bank to maintain minimum regulatory capital levels of 9% for its Tier1 leverage ratio and 12% for its total risk-based capital ratio. The Agreement was terminated on January 18, 2023. The IMCR remains in effect.

The Company continues to be subject to similar requirements that the Bank was subject to under the Agreement. The Company must provide notice to the FRB prior to affecting any change in its directors or senior executive officers. The Company is also subject to the restrictions on golden parachute and indemnification payments, as set forth in 12 C.F.R. Part 359. Written approval of the Federal Reserve Bank is required prior to: (1) the declaration or payment of dividends by the Company to its stockholders, (2) the declaration or payment of dividends by the Bank to the Company, (3) any distributions of interest or principal by the Company on subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities, (4) any purchases or redemptions of the Company’s stock and (5) the Company incurring, increasing or guaranteeing certain long-term debt outside the ordinary course of business. These limitations could affect our operations and financial performance.

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of consolidated financial statement presentation

    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the Bank and the Bank’s wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiaries, Carver Asset Corporation, CFSB Realty Corp., CCDC, and CFSB Credit Corp., which is currently inactive. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company's subsidiary, Carver Statutory Trust I, is not consolidated with Carver Bancorp, Inc. for financial reporting purposes.  Carver Statutory Trust I was formed in 2003 for the purpose of issuing $13 million aggregate liquidation amount of floating rate Capital Securities due September 17, 2033 (“Capital Securities”) and $0.4 million of common securities (which are the only voting securities of Carver Statutory Trust I), which are 100% owned by Carver Bancorp, Inc., and using the proceeds to acquire Junior Subordinated Debentures issued by Carver Bancorp, Inc.  Carver Bancorp, Inc. has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Capital Securities along with all obligations of Carver Statutory Trust I under the trust agreement relating to the Capital Securities. The Company does not consolidate the accounts and related activity of Carver Statutory Trust I because it is not the primary beneficiary of the entity.

Variable interest entities ("VIEs") are consolidated, as required, when Carver has a controlling financial interest in these entities and is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. Carver is normally deemed to have a controlling financial interest and be the primary beneficiary if it has both (a) the power to direct activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance; and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could benefit from the activities that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

    The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim period presented. Operating results for the three and nine month periods ended December 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended March 31, 2024. The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2023 has been derived from the unaudited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated statement of financial condition and revenues and expenses for the period then ended. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2023. Amounts subject to significant estimates and assumptions are items such as the allowance for credit losses, realization of deferred tax assets, and the fair value of financial instruments. While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance for credit loss or future writedowns of real estate owned may be necessary based on changes in economic conditions in the areas where Carver Federal has extended
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mortgages and other credit instruments. Actual results could differ significantly from those assumptions. Current market conditions increase the risk and complexity of the judgments in these estimates.

Certain comparative amounts for the prior period have been reclassified to conform to current period presentations. Such reclassifications had no effect on net income or shareholders' equity.

Recent Events

The business climate continues to present significant challenges as banks continue to absorb heightened regulatory costs and compete for limited loan demand. Significant increases in food and energy prices resulted from swift increases in the rate of inflation. The Federal Reserve began increasing the federal funds rate at the March 2022 meeting, and while the rate was held steady at the June 2023 meeting, it was increased another quarter point to the highest level in 22 years at the July 2023 meeting. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at the January 2024 meeting, and while it may begin to lower borrowing costs this year, it has indicated that it is not likely to cut interest rates yet by the next meeting in March. For Carver, the economic climate of New York City (“the City”), in particular, impacts our business as the City lags behind the rest of New York State and the nation both in restoring pandemic job losses and in rebounding to pre-pandemic levels of unemployment. The City's unemployment rate remains high at 5.1%, exceeding the national average, as employment in the arts and entertainment, food and hospitality sectors continue to remain below their pre-pandemic highs.

The closures of five banks in 2023 led to industry-wide concerns related to liquidity, deposit outflows, and unrealized securities losses and eroding confidence in the banking system from the general public. In response to these recent developments, the Company took a number of preemptive actions, which included proactive outreach to clients and steps to maximize its funding sources. As a result, the Company's liquidity position remains adequate. The impact of market volatility from the adverse developments in the banking industry along with continued high inflation and rising interest rates, will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and difficult to predict.

The Company is closely monitoring its asset quality, liquidity, and capital positions, as well as the credit risk in its loan portfolio. Management is actively working to minimize the current and future impact of this unusual situation, and is continuing to make adjustments to operations where appropriate or necessary to mitigate risk. However, these factors and events may have negative effects on the business, financial condition, and results of operations of the Company and its customers.

New Accounting Standard Adopted in First Quarter

On April 1, 2023, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 326, "Financial Instruments - Credit Loss (ASC 326)," which replaces the guidance on recognition and measurement of credit losses for financial assets. The new requirements, known as the current expected credit loss model ("CECL") will require entities to adopt an impairment model based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The Company applied the new guidance with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of April 1, 2023, using the modified-retrospective approach. Results for reporting periods beginning after April 1, 2023 are presented under CECL. Prior period amounts have not been restated and are reported in accordance with the incurred loss method. The adoption of ASC 326 resulted in an increase of $0.7 million to the allowance for credit losses related to loans.     

Allowance for Credit Losses ("ACL")

    The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the loan portfolio's amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loan losses are charged off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Management continues its collection efforts on previously charged-off balances and applies recoveries as additions to the ACL. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount and a reversion to historical after the reasonable and supportable period. Expected credit losses were estimated using a regression model based on historical data from the Company and peer institutions. Adjustments to modeled loss estimates may be made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, delinquency level or term, as well as for changes in environmental conditions, such as changes in economic conditions, property values or other relevant factors. The discounted cash flow ("DCF") methodology is used for substantially all pools, applied with a 4-quarter reasonable and supportable forecast period and a 4-quarter reversion period where the ACL reflects the difference between the amortized cost and the present value of the expected cash flows. The expected cash flows are discounted at the effective interest rate and the entire change in present value is reported as credit loss expense (or reversal of credit loss expense). On a quarterly basis, management considers probability of default utilizing economic forecasts including civilian unemployment rates and CPI index, and loss given default assumptions using Frye-Jacobs estimations. For periods beyond the forecast period, the loss rate reverts back to the long-term historical loss average with a 4-
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quarter straight-line reversion period for all pools. There were no changes in the assumptions used from the April 1, 2023 adoption date and for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.

The Company has elected to exclude accrued interest from the amortized cost basis in determining credit losses. Accrued interest receivable on loans is included in a separate line item on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when the payment of principal or interest is considered to be in doubt, or when a loan becomes contractually past due by 90 days or more with respect to principal or interest, except for loans that are well-secured and in the process of collection. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, any accrued but uncollected interest is reversed from current income. Interest income on nonaccrual loans is recorded when received based upon the collectability of the loan.

Expected credit losses are measured on a collective pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Loans with similar risk characteristics are grouped into homogeneous segments, or pools, for allowance calculation. The Company's loan portfolio segments as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

One-to-four Family - Carver Federal purchases first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family properties that serve as the primary residence of the owner and non-qualified mortgages for one-to-four family residential loans. The loans are underwritten in accordance with applicable secondary market underwriting guidelines and requirements for sale. These loans present a moderate level of risk due primarily to general economic conditions.

Multifamily - Carver Federal originates and purchases recourse and non-recourse multifamily loans. The Bank generally requires a debt service coverage ratio at origination of at least 1.30, and that the maximum loan-to-value ("LTV") at origination not exceed 70% based on the appraised value of the mortgaged property. Multifamily property lending entails additional risks compared to one-to-four family lending. These loans are dependent on the successful operation of such buildings and can be significantly impacted by economic conditions, industry concentration, valuation of the underlying properties, lease terms, occupancy/vacancy rates, and changes in market demand for multifamily units. The Bank primarily considers the property's ability to generate net operating income sufficient to support the debt service, the financial resources, income level and managerial expertise of the borrower, the marketability of the property and the Bank's lending experience with the owner/guarantor.

Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") - CRE lending consists predominantly of originating loans for the purpose of purchasing or refinancing office, mixed-use properties, retail and church buildings in the Bank's market area.  Mixed-use loans are secured by properties that are intended for both commercial and residential use, but predominantly commercial, and are classified as CRE. The Bank primarily considers the ability of the net operating income generated by the real estate to support the debt service, the financial resources, income level and managerial expertise of the borrower, the marketability of the property and the Bank's lending experience with the owner/guarantor. The maximum LTV ratio on CRE loans at origination is generally 70% based on the latest appraised fair market value of the mortgaged property and the Bank generally requires a debt service coverage ratio at origination of at least 1.30. The Bank also requires the assignment of rents of all tenants' leases in the mortgaged property and personal guarantees may be obtained for additional security from these borrowers. CRE loans generally present a higher level of risk than other types of loans due primarily to the effect of general economic conditions and the complexities involved in valuing the underlying collateral.

Construction - Carver Federal historically originated or participated in construction loans for new construction and renovation of multifamily buildings, residential developments, community service facilities, churches, and affordable housing programs. The loans provide for disbursement in stages as construction is completed. Borrowers must satisfy all credit requirements that apply to the Bank’s permanent mortgage loan financing for the mortgaged property. The Bank has additional criteria for construction loans, including an engineer’s plan and periodic cost reviews on all construction budgets for loans. Construction loans present an increased level of risk from the effect of general economic conditions and uncertainties surrounding construction costs.

Business - Carver Federal originates and purchases business and SBA loans primarily to businesses located in its primary market area and surrounding areas. Business loans are typically personally guaranteed by the owners and may also be secured by additional collateral, including real estate, equipment and inventory. Business loans are subject to increased risk from the effect of general economic conditions. SBA loans are guaranteed by the U.S. government based on the percentage of each individual program.

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Consumer (including Overdraft accounts) - The Consumer portfolio includes student loans to medical students enrolled in several Caribbean schools, as well as unsecured consumer loans purchased from or originated through strategic partnerships with Bankers Healthcare Group, LLC and Upstart Holdings, Inc. Consumer loans are typically unsecured and more susceptible to declining economic conditions.

Because expected loss predictions may not adequately project the level of losses inherent in a portfolio, the Bank reviews a number of qualitative factors on a quarterly basis to determine if reserves should be adjusted based upon any of those factors.  As the risk ratings worsen, some of the qualitative factors tend to increase.  A number of qualitative factors are considered including economic forecast uncertainty, credit quality trends, valuation trends, concentration risk, quality of loan review, changes in personnel, impact of rising rates, external factors and other considerations. Although the quantitative calculation includes a measurement of statistical economic conditions based on national averages, an additional analysis is performed at the qualitative level that applies specifically to the Company's geographic area and the banking industry that includes reasonable and supportable forecasts.

Reserve for Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposure

    In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated statements of condition when they are funded. The Company estimates a reserve for expected credit losses on loan commitments over the contractual period in which it is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless that obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The Bank does not record any reserve for unconditionally cancellable unfunded lending commitment since the exposure may be canceled to prevent future credit loss. Reserves for unfunded lending commitments that are not unconditionally cancellable are included in Other Liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Management will consider the likelihood that funding will occur and use the discount rate based on the associated pooled loan analysis loss rate to calculate the estimated expected credit losses. The ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures was $9 thousand as of December 31, 2023.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Securities

The Company conducts periodic reviews to identify and evaluate each investment that has an unrealized holding loss. For available-for-sale ("AFS") securities in an unrealized loss position, management determines whether the Company has the intent to sell the security, or will more likely than not be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the ACL is written off and the amortized cost adjusted for that amount. If any incremental credit loss occurs, the amortized cost is adjusted further by the credit loss and recorded in earnings. For AFS securities that do not meet the above criteria, management evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, management may consider various factors including downgrades in the rating of the security by rating agencies, failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments or adverse conditions specifically related to the security. If the decline in fair value is due to credit loss, the credit loss is recorded through ACL, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Management has reviewed the Bank's AFS portfolio and believes that the unrealized losses are a direct result of the current rate environment and the Company has the ability and intent to hold the securities until maturity or the valuations recover.

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NOTE 3. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

    The following table reconciles the income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) and the weighted average common stock outstanding (denominator) for both basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the following periods:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Nine Months Ended
December 31,
$ in thousands except per share data
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net income (loss)$19 $(1,089)$(2,988)$(2,901)
Less: Participated securities share of undistributed earnings4    
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders$15 $(1,089)$(2,988)$(2,901)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic5,002,290 4,294,871 4,771,706 4,271,743 
Effect of dilutive shares1,417,536    
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted6,419,826 4,294,871 4,771,706 4,271,743 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share$ $(0.25)$(0.63)$(0.68)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (0.25)(0.63)(0.68)

The Company has preferred shares which are entitled to receive dividends if declared on the Company's common stock and are therefore considered to be participating securities. Basic earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”) is computed using the two class method. This calculation divides net income (loss) available to common stockholders after the allocation of undistributed earnings to the participating securities by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share takes into account the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock. These potentially dilutive shares are then included in the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Dilution calculations are not applicable to net loss periods. For the nine months ended December 31, 2023, and the three and nine months ended December 31, 2022, all restricted shares and outstanding stock options were anti-dilutive.

NOTE 4. COMMON STOCK DIVIDENDS AND ISSUANCES

    On October 28, 2011, the United States Department of the Treasury (the "Treasury Department") exchanged the CDCI Series B preferred stock for 2,321,286 shares of Carver common stock and the Series C preferred stock converted into 1,208,039 shares of Carver common stock and 45,118 shares of Series D preferred stock. Series C stock was previously reported as mezzanine equity, and upon conversion to common and Series D preferred stock is now reported as equity attributable to Carver Bancorp, Inc. The holders of the Series D Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends, on an as-converted basis, simultaneously to the payment of any dividends on the common stock.

On August 6, 2020, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with the Treasury Department to repurchase 2,321,286 shares of Company common stock, owned by the Treasury Department for an aggregate purchase price of $2.5 million. The stock repurchase provided for in the Agreement was completed on August 6, 2020. Upon completion of the repurchase pursuant to the Agreement, the Treasury Department was no longer a stockholder in the Company. In connection with the repurchase, Morgan Stanley provided a grant of $2.5 million that was considered contributed capital to the Company to fund the repurchase transaction.

On October 15, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with Banc of America Strategic Investments Corporation under which it issued and sold 147,227 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01, at a price of $6.62 per share. The shares were issued on October 15, 2020, in a private placement exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Regulation D of the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

On February 1, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with Wells Fargo Central Pacific Holdings, Inc., under which it sold: (i) 157,806 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a purchase price of $7.75 per share, and (ii) 3,177 shares of a new series of preferred stock, Series E non-cumulative non-voting participating preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a purchase price of $1,000 per share, in a private placement for gross proceeds of approximately $4.4 million. Upon the completion of certain transfers of the Series E preferred stock by Wells Fargo Central Pacific Holdings, Inc., the Series E preferred stock would be convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $7.96 per share. The issuance of the shares is exempt from registration pursuant to the exemption provided under Rule 506 of Regulation D
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promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The offering was made only to accredited investors as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Act.

On February 16, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Community Development Corporation ("J.P. Morgan"), under which it sold: (i) 112,612 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a purchase price of $8.88 per share, and (ii) 5,000 shares of a new series of preferred stock, Series F non-cumulative non-voting non-convertible preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Series F Preferred Stock"), at a purchase price of $1,000 per share, in a private placement for gross proceeds of approximately $6.0 million. On September 27, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with J.P. Morgan under which it sold an additional 4,000 shares of its Series F Preferred Stock, at a purchase price of $1,000 per share, in a private placement for gross proceeds of $4.0 million. The issuances of the shares were exempt from registration pursuant to the exemption provided under Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The offerings were made only to accredited investors as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Act.

On December 14, 2021, the Company entered into a Sales Agreement (the "Sales Agreement") with Piper Sandler & Co. (“Piper Sandler”), as sales agent, pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, having an aggregate gross sales prices of up to $20.0 million (the “ATM Shares”) from time to time. Any sales made under the Sales Agreement will be sales deemed to be "at-the-market (ATM) offerings," as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These sales will be made through ordinary broker transactions on the NASDAQ Capital Market stock exchange at market prices prevailing at the time, at prices related to the prevailing market prices, or at negotiated prices. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of these offerings for general corporate purposes, including support for organic loan growth and repayment of all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of our outstanding subordinated debt securities. During fiscal year 2022, the Company sold an aggregate of 397,367 shares of common stock under the ATM offering program, resulting in gross proceeds of $3.1 million and net proceeds to the Company of $3.0 million after deducting commissions and expenses. There were no additional offerings in fiscal year 2023 or during the nine months ended December 31, 2023.

During fiscal year 2023, Prudential Insurance Company of America ("Prudential"), an institutional investor, donated a total of 550 shares of its holdings of Series D Preferred Stock to third parties. The third parties notified the Company of their intention to cancel the shares and convert them into 67,265 shares of Common Stock. During the nine months ended December 31, 2023, Prudential donated a total of 2,750 shares of its holdings of Series D Preferred Stock to third parties. The third parties notified the Company of their intention to cancel the shares and convert them into 336,325 shares of Common Stock. The conversions had no impact on the Company's total capital.

On July 19, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with National Community Investment Fund, under which it sold 378,788 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a purchase price of $2.64 per share in a private placement for gross proceeds of approximately $1.0 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the private placement for general corporate purposes. The issuance of the shares is exempt from registration pursuant to under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Regulation D of the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

NOTE 5. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

    The following tables set forth changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax for the nine months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
$ in thousands
At
March 31, 2023
Other
Comprehensive
Loss, net of tax
At
December 31, 2023
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale$(12,215)$(62)$(12,277)
$ in thousands
At
March 31, 2022
Other
Comprehensive
Loss, net of tax
At
December 31, 2022
Net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale$(6,662)$(7,076)$(13,738)

    There were no reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss to the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

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NOTE 6. INVESTMENT SECURITIES

    The Bank utilizes mortgage-backed and other investment securities in its asset/liability management strategy. In making investment decisions, the Bank considers, among other things, its yield and interest rate objectives, its interest rate and credit risk position, and its liquidity and cash flow.

    Generally, the investment policy of the Bank is to invest funds among categories of investments and maturities based upon the Bank’s asset/liability management policies, investment quality, loan and deposit volume and collateral requirements, liquidity needs and performance objectives. Debt securities are classified into three categories: trading, held-to-maturity, and available-for-sale. At December 31, 2023, securities with fair value of $49.1 million, or 95.9%, of the Bank’s total securities were classified as available-for-sale, and securities with amortized cost of $2.1 million, or 4.1%, were classified as held-to-maturity, compared to $53.8 million and $2.3 million at March 31, 2023, respectively. The Bank had no securities classified as trading at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023.

    Other investments as of December 31, 2023 primarily consists of the Company and Bank's investments in limited partnership Community Capital Funds and a $5.3 million bank-owned life insurance policy ("BOLI") that was purchased during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 as a channel to add to the Company's non-interest income revenue by means of an investment considered safe and sound by the Company's regulators. The investments in the limited partnerships are measured using the equity method. The BOLI is carried at the cash surrender value of the underlying policies. Income generated from the investment and the increase in the cash surrender value of the BOLI is included in other non-interest income on the Statements of Operations. Other investments totaled $6.9 million at December 31, 2023 and are included in Other Assets on the Statements of Financial Condition.

    The following tables set forth the amortized cost and fair value of securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023:
At December 31, 2023
AmortizedGross Unrealized
$ in thousandsCostGainsLossesFair Value
Available-for-Sale:    
Mortgage-backed Securities:    
Government National Mortgage Association$295 $4 $(1)$298 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation20,561  (4,321)16,240 
Federal National Mortgage Association11,132  (2,149)8,983 
Total mortgage-backed securities31,988 4 (6,471)25,521 
U.S. Government Agency Securities6,427  (25)6,402 
Corporate Bonds5,266  (2,074)3,192 
Muni Securities17,702  (3,711)13,991 
Total available-for-sale$61,383 $4 $(12,281)$49,106 
Held-to-Maturity:    
Mortgage-backed Securities:    
Government National Mortgage Association$311 $ $(6)$305 
Federal National Mortgage Association and Other1,767  (88)1,679 
Total held-to maturity$2,078 $ $(94)$1,984 

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At March 31, 2023
AmortizedGross Unrealized
$ in thousandsCostGainsLossesFair Value
Available-for-Sale:    
Mortgage-backed Securities:    
Government National Mortgage Association$341 $1 $(1)$341 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation21,651  (4,051)17,600 
Federal National Mortgage Association11,714  (2,212)9,502 
Total mortgage-backed securities33,706 1 (6,264)27,443 
U.S. Government Agency Securities9,364  (38)9,326 
Corporate Bonds5,269  (2,177)3,092 
Muni Securities17,719  (3,737)13,982 
Total available-for-sale$66,058 $1 $(12,216)$53,843 
Held-to-Maturity:    
Mortgage-backed Securities:    
Government National Mortgage Association$366 $ $(3)$363 
Federal National Mortgage Association and Other1,952  (94)1,858 
Total held-to-maturity$2,318 $ $(97)$2,221 

There were no sales of available-for-sale or held-to-maturity securities for the nine months ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

    The following tables set forth the unrealized losses and fair value of securities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023 for less than 12 months and 12 months or longer:
At December 31, 2023
Less than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
$ in thousandsUnrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Available-for-Sale:      
Mortgage-backed securities$ $ $(6,471)$25,260 $(6,471)$25,260 
U.S. Government Agency securities  (25)5,076 (25)5,076 
Corporate bonds  (2,074)3,192 (2,074)3,192 
Muni securities  (3,711)13,991 (3,711)13,991 
Total available-for-sale securities$ $ $(12,281)$47,519 $(12,281)$47,519 
Held-to-Maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities$ $ $(94)$1,950 $(94)$1,950 
  Total held-to-maturity securities$ $ $(94)$1,950 $(94)$1,950 

At March 31, 2023
Less than 12 months12 months or longerTotal
$ in thousandsUnrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Available-for-Sale:      
Mortgage-backed securities$ $ $(6,264)$27,146 $(6,264)$27,146 
U.S. Government Agency securities(13)4,075 (25)5,251 (38)9,326 
Corporate bonds  (2,177)3,092 (2,177)3,092 
Muni securities  (3,737)13,982 (3,737)13,982 
Total available-for-sale securities$(13)$4,075 $(12,203)$49,471 $(12,216)$53,546 
Held-to-Maturity:      
Mortgage-backed securities$(3)$363 $(94)$1,822 $(97)$2,185 
Total held-to-maturity securities$(3)$363 $(94)$1,822 $(97)$2,185 

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    Management reviews the investment portfolio on a quarterly basis to identify and evaluate each investment that has an unrealized holding loss. A total of 23 securities had an unrealized loss at December 31, 2023 compared to 24 at March 31, 2023. Mortgage-backed securities, U.S. government agency securities, municipal securities and a corporate bond security represented 53.2%, 10.7%, 29.4% and 6.7%, respectively, of total available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2023. There were eight mortgage-backed securities, two U.S. government agency securities, one corporate bond and six municipal securities that had an unrealized loss position for more than 12 months at December 31, 2023. Management has evaluated available-for-sale securities that are in an unrealized loss position and has determined that the declines in fair value are attributable to market volatility, and not credit quality or other factors. Given the high credit quality of the mortgage-backed securities, which are backed by explicit U.S. government's guarantees, or guarantees by government sponsored enterprises that have credit ratings and perceived credit risk comparable to the U.S. government, the high credit quality and strong financial performance of the U.S. Government Agency and the results of the individual analyses performed for and continuous surveillance on the municipal securities, as well as the corporate security that is a reputable institution in good financial standing, the risk of credit loss is minimal. Management believes that these unrealized losses are a direct result of the current rate environment and the Company has the ability and intent to hold the securities until maturity or the valuations recover. The Bank's held-to-maturity portfolio consists of mortgage-backed securities that are either fully guaranteed or issued by a government sponsored enterprise, which has a credit rating and perceived credit risk comparable to the U.S. government. As such, no allowance for credit losses on securities available-for-sale or held-to-maturity have been established as of December 31, 2023.

    The following is a summary of the amortized cost and fair value of debt securities at December 31, 2023, by remaining period to contractual maturity (ignoring earlier call dates, if any).  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain security issuers have the right to call or prepay their obligations.  The table below does not consider the effects of possible prepayments or unscheduled repayments.
$ in thousandsAmortized CostFair ValueWeighted
Average Yield
Available-for-Sale:
One through five years1,984 1,971 6.41 %
Five through ten years2,667 2,326 2.67 %
After ten years24,744 19,288 3.25 %
Mortgage-backed securities31,988 25,521 1.65 %
Total$61,383 $49,106 2.52 %
Held-to-maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities$2,078 $1,984 2.79 %

NOTE 7. LOANS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The loans receivable portfolio is segmented into one-to-four family, multifamily, commercial real estate, business (including Small Business Administration loans), and consumer loans.

    The ACL reflects management’s estimate of lifetime credit losses inherent in loans as of the balance sheet date. Management uses a disciplined process and methodology to calculate the ACL each quarter. To determine the total ACL, management estimates the reserves needed for each segment of the loan portfolio, including loans analyzed individually and loans analyzed on a pooled basis.

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    The following is a summary of loans receivable at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023:
December 31, 2023
March 31, 2023
$ in thousandsAmountPercentAmountPercent
Loans receivable:    
One-to-four family$84,041 13.4 %$65,808 11.0 %
Multifamily177,772 28.5 %179,117 30.0 %
Commercial real estate174,202 27.9 %178,424 29.8 %
Construction1,559 0.2 %  %
Business (1)
172,204 27.6 %166,908 27.9 %
Consumer (2)
14,873 2.4 %7,639 1.3 %
Total loans receivable$624,651 100.0 %$597,896 100.0 %
Allowance for credit losses(5,897)(5,229)
Total loans receivable, net$618,754 $592,667 
(1) Includes PPP loans and business overdrafts
(2) Includes personal loans and consumer overdrafts

The totals above are shown net of deferred loan fees and costs. Net deferred loan fees totaled $3.0 million and $2.8 million at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively. The Bank purchased $20.0 million one-to-four family loans, $9.2 million consumer loans and $0.3 million business loans during the nine months ended December 31, 2023.

The Bank participated as a lender in the PPP, which opened on April 3, 2020. As part of the CARES Act, the SBA was authorized to temporarily guarantee loans under this new 7(a) loan program. Under the PPP, small businesses and other entities and individuals could apply for loans from existing SBA lenders and other approved regulated lenders that enrolled in the program, subject to numerous limitations and eligibility criteria. Since the PPP loans are fully guaranteed by the SBA, there are no additional ACL reserves required. As of December 31, 2023, the Bank had approved and funded approximately 420 applications totaling $57.1 million of loans under the PPP. Outstanding business loans under the PPP totaled $268 thousand as of December 31, 2023.

The following is an analysis of the allowance for credit losses based upon the method of evaluating loan reserves for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 under the expected loss methodology.
Three months ended December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsOne-to-four
family
MultifamilyCommercial Real EstateConstructionBusinessConsumerUnallocatedTotal
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning Balance$2,264 $721 $1,212 $ $1,393 $417 $ $6,007 
Charge-offs     (17) (17)
Recoveries    2 2  4 
Provision for (recovery of) Credit Losses(196)1 (1)1 57 41  (97)
Ending Balance$2,068 $722 $1,211 $1 $1,452 $443 $ $5,897 
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Nine months ended December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsOne-to-four
family
MultifamilyCommercial Real EstateConstructionBusinessConsumer UnallocatedTotal
Allowance for credit losses:      
Beginning Balance$716 $1,109 $1,814 $ $1,139 $449 $2 $5,229 
Impact of CECL adoption1,220 (392)(497) 505 (166)(2)668 
Charge-offs     (134) (134)
Recoveries    52 5  57 
Provision for (recovery of) Credit Losses132 5 (106)1 (244)289  77 
Ending Balance$2,068 $722 $1,211 $1 $1,452 $443 $ $5,897 
Allowance for Credit Losses Ending Balance: collectively evaluated for impairment$2,068 $722 $1,211 $1 $1,442 $443 $ $5,887 
Allowance for Credit Losses Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment    10   10 
Loan Receivables Ending Balance:$84,041 $177,772 $174,202 $1,559 $172,204 $14,873 $ $624,651 
Ending Balance: collectively evaluated for impairment80,772 175,179 168,265 1,559 159,349 14,853  599,977 
Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment3,269 2,593 5,937  12,855 20  24,674 

The following is an analysis of the allowance for loan losses as of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2022 based upon the incurred loss impairment model.
At March 31, 2023
$ in thousandsOne-to-four familyMultifamilyCommercial Real EstateBusinessConsumerUnallocatedTotal
Allowance for Loan Losses Ending Balance:$716 $1,109 $1,814 $1,139 $449 $2 $5,229 
Allowance for Loan Losses Ending Balance: collectively evaluated for impairment607 1,109 1,814 937 449 2 4,918 
Allowance for Loan Losses Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment109   202   311 
Loan Receivables Ending Balance:$65,808 $179,117 $178,424 $166,908 $7,639 $ $597,896 
Ending Balance: collectively evaluated for impairment60,805 179,046 171,234 160,985 7,638  579,708 
Ending Balance: individually evaluated for impairment5,003 71 7,190 5,923 1  18,188 

Three months ended December 31, 2022
$ in thousandsOne-to-four familyMultifamilyCommercial Real EstateBusinessConsumerUnallocatedTotal
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning Balance$704 $1,055 $1,608 $1,814 $82 $246 $5,509 
Charge-offs  (586) (106) (692)
Recoveries   30 2  32 
Provision for (recovery of) Loan Losses20 25 23 69 143 25 305 
Ending Balance$724 $1,080 $1,045 $1,913 $121 $271 $5,154 

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Nine months ended December 31, 2022
$ in thousandsOne-to-four familyMultifamilyCommercial Real EstateBusinessConsumerUnallocatedTotal
Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning Balance$731 $1,114 $1,157 $2,497 $123 $2 $5,624 
Charge-offs  (586) (130) (716)
Recoveries90  10 53 4  157 
Provision for (recovery of) Loan Losses(97)(34)464 (637)124 269 89 
Ending Balance$724 $1,080 $1,045 $1,913 $121 $271 $5,154 

The following is a summary of nonaccrual loans, at amortized cost, at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023.
December 31, 2023
March 31, 2023
$ in thousandsNonaccrual Loans with No AllowanceNonaccrual Loans with an AllowanceTotal
Nonaccrual Loans
Nonaccrual Loans
Gross loans receivable: 
One-to-four family$4,295 $ $4,295 $4,001 
Multifamily2,627  $2,627 71 
Commercial real estate5,937  $5,937 7,190 
Business13,999 10 $14,009 998 
Consumer27 18 $45 1 
Total nonaccrual loans$26,885 $28 $26,913 $12,261 

    Nonaccrual loans generally consist of loans for which the accrual of interest has been discontinued as a result of such loans becoming 90 days or more delinquent as to principal and/or interest payments.  Accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when the payment of principal or interest is considered to be in doubt, or when a loan becomes contractually past due by 90 days or more with respect to principal or interest, except for loans that are well-secured and in the process of collection. When a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, any accrued but uncollected interest is reversed from current income. Interest income on nonaccrual loans is recorded when received based upon the collectability of the loan. There was no interest income recognized on nonaccrual loans during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023.

    At December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, other non-performing assets totaled $60 thousand, which consisted of other real estate owned comprised of one foreclosed residential property. Other real estate owned is included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition. There were no held-for-sale loans at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023.

    Although we believe that substantially all risk elements at December 31, 2023 have been disclosed, it is possible that for a variety of reasons, including economic conditions, certain borrowers may be unable to comply with the contractual repayment terms on certain real estate and commercial loans.

The Bank utilizes an internal loan classification system as a means of reporting problem loans within its loan categories:

Pass - Loans have demonstrated satisfactory asset quality, earning history, liquidity, and other adequate margins of creditor protection. These loans represent a moderate credit risk and some degree of financial stability, and are considered collectible in full.

Special Mention - Loans have potential weaknesses that deserve management's close attention. If uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank's credit position at some future date.

Substandard - Loans are inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. These loans have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses, that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

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Doubtful - Loans have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as Substandard, with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, based on current facts, conditions and values, is highly questionable and improbable.

Loss - Loans are considered uncollectible with insignificant value and are charged off immediately to the allowance for credit losses.

One-to-four family residential loans and consumer loans are rated non-performing if they are delinquent in payments ninety or more days, or past maturity. All other one-to-four family residential loans and consumer loans are performing loans.
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The following table presents the amortized cost of loans by year of origination and risk category by class of loans based on the most recent analysis performed in the current quarter as of December 31, 2023:
$ in thousands202320222021202020192018 and earlierRevolving LoansTotal
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade: 
Multifamily
Pass$6,608 $53,694 $51,037 $28,668 $17,619 $17,553 $— $175,179 
Special Mention      —  
Substandard  1,474 754  365 — 2,593 
Doubtful      —  
Loss      —  
Total6,608 53,694 52,511 29,422 17,619 17,918 — 177,772 
Commercial Real Estate
Pass29,104 31,426 27,757 17,068 20,834 42,810 — 168,999 
Special Mention     681 — 681 
Substandard     4,522 — 4,522 
Doubtful      —  
Loss      —  
Total29,104 31,426 27,757 17,068 20,834 48,013 — 174,202 
Construction
Pass1,559      — 1,559 
Special Mention      —  
Substandard      —  
Doubtful      —  
Loss      —  
Total1,559      — 1,559 
Business
Pass12,715 33,568 53,185 10,897 372 49,540 — 160,277 
Special Mention    235 5 — 240 
Substandard 7,056 3,987   644 — 11,687 
Doubtful      —  
Loss      —  
Total12,715 40,624 57,172 10,897 607 50,189 — 172,204 
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity:
One-to-four Family
Performing22,349 3,844 13,470 1,432 8,651 31,026 — 80,772 
Non-Performing     3,269 — 3,269 
Total22,349 3,844 13,470 1,432 8,651 34,295 — 84,041 
Consumer
Performing12,914 607 3 20  1,285 — 14,829 
Non-Performing18 24 2    — 44 
Total12,932 631 5 20  1,285 — 14,873 
Gross charge-offs— — — — — 134 — 134 
Total Loans$85,267 $130,219 $150,915 $58,839 $47,711 $151,700 $— $624,651 

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    At March 31, 2023, the risk category by class of loans was as follows:
$ in thousandsMultifamilyCommercial Real EstateBusiness
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade:
Pass$175,981 $170,534 $154,056 
Special Mention771 701 5,719 
Substandard 2,365 7,189 7,133 
Total$179,117 $178,424 $166,908 
One-to-four familyConsumer
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity:
Performing$60,629 $7,639 
Non-Performing5,179  
Total$65,808 $7,639 

    Loans are considered past due if required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were contractually due. The following table presents an aging analysis of the amortized cost of past due loans receivables at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023.
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December 31, 2023
$ in thousands30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 or More Days Past DueTotal Past
Due
CurrentTotal Loans
Receivables
One-to-four family$346 $ $2,991 $3,337 $80,704 $84,041 
Multifamily8,758  2,543 11,301 166,471 177,772 
Commercial real estate3,533 2,945 5,937 12,415 161,787 174,202 
Construction    1,559 1,559 
Business3,535 2,137 13,535 19,207 152,997 172,204 
Consumer142 118 18 278 14,595 14,873 
Total$16,314 $5,200 $25,024 $46,538 $578,113 $624,651 
March 31, 2023
$ in thousands30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 or More Days Past DueTotal Past
Due
CurrentTotal Loans Receivables
One-to-four family$1,207 $185 $2,475 $3,867 $61,941 $65,808 
Multifamily1,458  71 1,529 177,588 179,117 
Commercial real estate1,370   1,370 177,054 178,424 
Business11,006  5,014 16,020 150,888 166,908 
Consumer99 26 34 159 7,480 7,639 
Total$15,140 $211 $7,594 $22,945 $574,951 $597,896 

At December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, there were no loans 90 or more days past due and accruing interest.
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Collateral dependent loans are loans for which the repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the underlying collateral and the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. All substandard and doubtful loans and any other loans that the Chief Credit Officer deems appropriate for review, are identified and reviewed for individual analysis. The following table presents the amortized cost of collateral dependent loans with the associated allowance amount, if applicable, as of December 31, 2023:
Collateral Type
$ in thousandsReal EstateOtherAllowance Allocated
One-to-four family$3,269 $— $— 
Multifamily2,593 — — 
Commercial real estate5,937 — — 
Business12,464 391 10 
Consumer 20 1 
$24,263 $411 $11 

Real estate collateral includes one-to-four family, multifamily and commercial properties. Collateral types securing business loans include accounts receivable. There have been no significant changes to the types of collateral securing the Bank's collateral dependent loans.

The following table presents information on impaired loans with the associated allowance amount and interest income recognized on a cash basis, if applicable, at March 31, 2023.
At March 31, 2023
$ in thousandsRecorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Associated
Allowance
Average BalanceInterest Income Recognized
With no specific allowance recorded:
One-to-four family$3,972 $4,567 $— $3,861 $111 
Multifamily71 71 — 220  
Commercial real estate7,190 7,378 — 4,054 36 
Business1,114 1,146 — 1,723  
Consumer1 1 —   
With an allowance recorded:
One-to-four family1,031 1,031 109 554 41 
Business4,809 4,820 202 5,116 316 
Total$18,188 $19,014 $311 $15,528 $504 

In certain circumstances, the Bank will modify the terms of a loan by granting a concession. Situations around these modifications may include extension of maturity date, reduction in the stated interest rate, rescheduling of future cash flows, reduction in the face amount of the debt or reduction of past accrued interest. Loans modified are placed on nonaccrual status until the Company determines that future collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured, which generally requires that the borrower demonstrate performance according to the restructured terms for a period of at least six months. There were no loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty made during the nine months ended December 31, 2023. There were two one-to-four family loans totaling $1.0 million modified during the nine months ended December 31, 2022. At December 31, 2023, loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty totaled $6.8 million, $1.1 million of which were non-performing as they were either not consistently performing in accordance with their modified terms or not performing in accordance with their modified terms for at least six months. There were four modified loans totaling $5.8 million that were on accrual status as the Company has determined that future collection of the principal and interest is reasonably assured. These have generally performed according to restructured terms for a period of at least six months.

    In an effort to proactively resolve delinquent loans, the Bank had selectively extended to certain borrowers concessions such as extensions, rate reductions or forbearance agreements during the nine months ended December 31, 2022. For the periods ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no modified loans that defaulted within 12 months of modification.

Transactions With Certain Related Persons

    Federal law requires that all loans or extensions of credit to executive officers and directors must be made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with the general public and must not involve more than the normal risk of repayment or present other unfavorable features.
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Furthermore, loans above the greater of $25,000, or 5% of Carver Federal’s capital and surplus (up to $500,000), to Carver Federal’s directors and executive officers must be approved in advance by a majority of the disinterested members of Carver Federal’s Board of Directors. There were no loans outstanding to related parties at December 31, 2023.

NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers and in connection with its overall investment strategy. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. These instruments are not recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Such instruments primarily include lending obligations, including commitments to originate mortgage and consumer loans and to fund unused lines of credit.

The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Bank uses the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.

The following table reflects the Bank's outstanding commitments as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023:
$ in thousands
December 31, 2023
March 31, 2023
Commitments to fund mortgage loans$1,000 $ 
Lines of credit6,801 3,837 
Commitment to fund private equity investment650 253 
$8,451 $4,090 

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since some of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation of the counterparty.

NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

    Fair value is an “exit” price, representing the amount that would be received when selling an asset, or paid when transferring a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Fair value measurements are categorized in a a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1— Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2— Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

Level 3— Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

    A financial instrument’s categorization within this valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

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    The following table presents, by valuation hierarchy, assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, and that are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at these dates:
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023, Using
$ in thousandsQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Total Fair
Value
Mortgage servicing rights$ $ $142 $142 
Investment securities
Available-for-sale:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government National Mortgage Association 298  298 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 16,240  16,240 
Federal National Mortgage Association 8,983  8,983 
U.S. Government Agency securities 6,402  6,402 
Corporate bonds 3,192  3,192 
Muni securities 13,991  13,991 
Total available-for-sale securities 49,106  49,106 
Total assets$ $49,106 $142 $49,248 

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2023, Using
$ in thousandsQuoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total Fair
Value
Mortgage servicing rights$ $ $152 $152 
Investment securities
Available-for-sale:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Government National Mortgage Association 341  341 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 17,600  17,600 
Federal National Mortgage Association 9,502  9,502 
U.S. Government Agency securities 9,326  9,326 
Corporate bonds 3,092  3,092 
Muni securities 13,982  13,982 
Total available-for-sale securities 53,843  53,843 
Total assets$ $53,843 $152 $53,995 

    Instruments for which unobservable inputs are significant to their fair value measurement (i.e., Level 3) include mortgage servicing rights (“MSR”). Level 3 assets accounted for 0.02% of the Company’s total assets at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023.

    The Company reviews and updates the fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Changes from one quarter to the next that are related to the observable inputs to a fair value measurement may result in a reclassification from one hierarchy level to another.

    Below is a description of the methods and significant assumptions utilized in estimating the fair value of available-for-sale securities and MSR:

    Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

    If quoted market prices are not available for the specific security, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flows. These pricing models primarily use market-based or independently sourced market parameters as inputs, including, but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates,
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equity or debt prices, and credit spreads. In addition to market information, models also incorporate transaction details, such as maturity and cash flow assumptions. Securities valued in this manner would generally be classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy and primarily include such instruments as mortgage-related securities and corporate debt.

    In the nine month period ended December 31, 2023, there were no transfers of investments into or out of each level of the fair value hierarchy.

    In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. In valuing certain securities, the determination of fair value may require benchmarking to similar instruments or analyzing default and recovery rates. Quoted price information for the MSRs is not available. Therefore, MSRs are valued using market-standard models to model the specific cash flow structure. Key inputs to the model consist of principal balance of loans being serviced, servicing fees and discount and prepayment rates.

    The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with those of other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

    The following table includes a rollforward of assets classified by the Company within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy for the nine months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
$ in thousandsBeginning balance,
April 1, 2023
Total Realized/Unrealized Gains/(Losses) Recorded in Income (1)
Issuances / (Settlements)Transfers to/(from) Level 3
Ending balance,
December 31, 2023
Change in Unrealized Gains/(Losses) Related to Instruments Held at December 31, 2023
Mortgage servicing rights152 (10)  142 (9)
$ in thousandsBeginning balance,
April 1, 2022
Total Realized/Unrealized Gains/(Losses) Recorded in Income (1)Issuances / (Settlements)Transfers to/(from) Level 3
Ending balance,
December 31, 2022
Change in Unrealized Gains/(Losses) Related to Instruments Held at December 31, 2022
Mortgage servicing rights162(17)  145 (15)
(1) Includes net servicing cash flows and the passage of time.

    For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
$ in thousands
Fair Value
December 31, 2023
Valuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputsSignificant Unobservable Input Value
Mortgage servicing rights142 Discounted Cash Flow
Weighted Average Constant Prepayment Rate (1)
3.61 %
Option Adjusted Spread ("OAS") applied to Treasury curve1000 basis points
$ in thousands
Fair Value
March 31, 2023
Valuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputsSignificant Unobservable Input Value
Mortgage servicing rights152 Discounted Cash Flow
Weighted Average Constant Prepayment Rate (1)
4.01 %
Option Adjusted Spread ("OAS") applied to Treasury curve1000 basis points
(1) Represents annualized loan repayment rate assumptions

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    Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Such instruments are subject to fair value adjustments under certain circumstances (e.g. when there is evidence of impairment). The following table presents assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, and that are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at these dates:
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023 Using
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical AssetsSignificant Other Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable InputsTotal Fair Value
$ in thousands(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Other real estate owned  60 $60 
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2023, Using
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical AssetsSignificant Other Observable InputsSignificant Unobservable InputsTotal Fair Value
$ in thousands(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Impaired loans$ $ $5,529 $5,529 
Other real estate owned  60 $60 

    For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:
$ in thousands
Fair Value
December 31, 2023
Valuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputsSignificant Unobservable Input Value
Other real estate owned60 Appraisal of collateralAppraisal adjustments7.5% cost to sell
$ in thousands
Fair Value March 31, 2023
Valuation TechniqueSignificant Unobservable InputsSignificant Unobservable Input Value
Impaired loans$5,529 Appraisal of collateralAppraisal adjustments7.5% cost to sell
Other real estate owned60 Appraisal of collateralAppraisal adjustments7.5% cost to sell

    The fair values of collateral dependent impaired loans are determined using various valuation techniques, including consideration of appraised values and other pertinent real estate market data.

    Other real estate owned represents property acquired by the Bank in settlement of loans less costs to sell (i.e., through foreclosure, repossession or as an in-substance foreclosure).  These assets are recorded at the lower of their cost or fair value. At the time of acquisition of the real estate owned, the real property value is adjusted to its current fair value. Any subsequent adjustments will be to the lower of cost or fair value. As of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, the Company had loans with a carrying value of $2.9 million and $5.6 million, respectively, for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process.

NOTE 10. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

    Disclosures regarding the fair value of financial instruments are required to include, in addition to the carrying value, the fair value of certain financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recorded on and off-balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Accounting guidance defines financial instruments as cash, evidence of ownership of an entity, or a contract that conveys or imposes on an entity the contractual right or obligation to either receive or deliver cash or another financial instrument. The fair value of a financial instrument is discussed below. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values have been determined by the Bank using the best available data and estimation methodology suitable for each such category of financial instruments. For those loans and deposits with floating interest rates, it is presumed that estimated fair values generally approximate their recorded carrying value. The Bank's primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact the Bank's fair value of all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which are short-term in maturity.

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    The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Bank’s financial instruments and estimation methodologies at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023 are as follows:
December 31, 2023
$ in thousandsCarrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$75,230 $75,230 $75,230 $ $ 
Securities available-for-sale49,106 49,106  49,106  
Securities held-to-maturity2,078 1,984  1,984  
Loans receivable618,754 593,659   593,659 
Accrued interest receivable2,414 2,414  2,414  
Mortgage servicing rights142 142   142 
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits$662,817 $659,389 $429,265 $230,124 $ 
Advances from FHLB-NY28,027 28,054  28,054  
Other borrowed money18,403 17,639  17,639  
Accrued interest payable1,119 1,119  1,119  

March 31, 2023
$ in thousandsCarrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Financial Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents$42,552 $42,552 $42,552 $ $ 
Securities available-for-sale53,843 53,843  53,843  
Securities held-to-maturity2,318 2,221  2,221  
Loans receivable592,667 567,029   567,029 
Accrued interest receivable1,911 1,911  1,911  
Mortgage servicing rights152 152   152 
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits$600,429 $594,736 $418,432 $176,304 $ 
Advances from FHLB-NY35,000 35,238  35,238  
Other borrowed money15,903 14,575  14,575  
Accrued interest payable380 380  380  

NOTE 11. NON-INTEREST REVENUE AND EXPENSE

    Topic 606 does not apply to revenue associated with financial instruments, including revenue from loans and securities. In addition, certain non-interest income streams such as gains on sales of residential mortgage and SBA loans, income associated with servicing assets, and loan fees, including residential mortgage originations to be sold and prepayment and late fees charged across all loan categories are also not in scope of the guidance. Topic 606 is applicable to non-interest revenue streams, such as depository fees, service charges and commission revenues. However, the recognition of these revenue streams did not change significantly upon adoption of Topic 606. The Company generally satisfies its performance obligations on contracts with customers as services are rendered, and the transaction prices are typically fixed and charged either on a periodic basis or based on activity. Because performance obligations are satisfied as services are rendered and the transaction prices are fixed, there is little judgment involved in applying Topic 606 that significantly affects the determination of the amount and timing of revenue from contracts with customers. Non-interest revenue streams in-scope of Topic 606 are discussed below.

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Depository fees and charges

    Depository fees and charges primarily relate to service fees on deposit accounts and fees earned from debit cards and check cashing transactions. Service fees on deposit accounts consist of ATM fees, NSF fees, account maintenance charges and other deposit related fees. The revenue is recognized monthly when the Bank's performance obligations are complete, or as incurred for transaction-based fees in accordance with the fee schedules for the Bank's deposit products and services.

Loan fees and service charges

    Loan fees and service charges primarily relate to program management fees and fees earned in accordance with the Bank's standard lending fees (such as inspection and late charges). These standard lending fees are earned on a monthly basis upon receipt.

Other non-interest income

    Other non-interest income includes correspondent banking fees, revenue from the Bank's participation in JPMorgan Chase's Empowering Change program, and income associated with an advertising services agreement covering marketing and use of the Bank's office space with a third party. The revenue is recognized on a monthly basis.

Interchange income
    
    The Company earns interchange fees from debit card holder transactions conducted through various payment networks. Interchange fees from cardholder transactions are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided by an outsource technology solution and are presented on a net basis.

    The following table presents non-interest income, segregated by revenue streams in-scope and out-of-scope of Topic 606, for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Three Months Ended December 31,
Nine Months Ended December 31,
$ in thousands
2023
2022
2023
2022
Non-interest income
In-scope of Topic 606
Depository fees and charges$543 $561 $1,678 $1,669 
Loan fees and service charges97 68 270 316 
Other non-interest income91 42 236 204 
Non-interest income (in-scope of Topic 606)731 671 2,184 2,189 
Non-interest income (out-of-scope of Topic 606)1,804 321 2,569 611 
Total non-interest income$2,535 $992 $4,753 $2,800 

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    The following table sets forth other non-interest income and expense totals exceeding 1% of the aggregate of total interest income and non-interest income for any of the periods presented:
Three Months Ended December 31,
Nine Months Ended December 31,
$ in thousands
2023
2022
2023
2022
Other non-interest income:
BOLI income$338 $42 $420 $102 
Other152 48 295 269 
Total other non-interest income$490 $90 $715 $371 
Other non-interest expense:
Advertising$68 $104 $302 $368 
Legal expense88 63 428 246 
Insurance and surety320 293 938 878 
Audit expense165 148 496 448 
Data lines / internet100 105 310 299 
Security services15 85 41 234 
Retail expenses285 224 855 690 
Operating charge-offs and other losses154 19 293 53 
Director's fees135 24 346 270 
Other673 660 1,928 1,839 
Total other non-interest expense$2,003 $1,725 $5,937 $5,325 

NOTE 12. LEASES

    The Company applies Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases, ("ASC 842") to its leases. The Company has operating leases related to its administrative offices, seven retail branches and four ATM centers. Two of the operating leases are for branch locations where the Company had entered into a sale and leaseback transaction. The gain had been calculated utilizing the profit on sale in excess of the present value of the minimum lease payments, and the profit on the sale was deferred from gain recognition to be amortized into income over the terms of the leases in accordance with ASC 840. ASC 842 does not require previous sale and leaseback transactions accounted for under ASC 840 to be reassessed. As of December 31, 2023, operating ROU lease assets and related lease liabilities totaled $10.5 million and $11.3 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2023, operating ROU lease assets and related lease liabilities totaled $12.3 million and $13.2 million, respectively.

    As the implicit rates of the Company's existing leases are not readily determinable, the incremental borrowing rate used in determining the lease liability obligation for each individual lease was the FHLB-NY fixed-rate advance rates based on the remaining lease terms as of April 1, 2019.

    As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $117 thousand and $121 thousand of ROU asset and lease liability, respectively, for finance leases related to equipment. The ROU asset is included in Premises and Equipment, net, and the lease liability is included in Advances from the FHLB-NY and Other Borrowed Money on the statements of financial condition.
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    The following tables present information about the Company's leases and the related lease costs as of and for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023:
December 31, 2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term
Operating leases4.6 years
Finance lease2.6 years
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases3.04 %
Finance lease4.33 %
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Nine Months Ended
December 31,
$ in thousands
2023
2022
2023
2022
Operating lease expense$692 $717 $2,076 $2,149 
Finance lease cost
Amortization of right-of use asset16 17 81 49 
Interest on lease liability1 1 5 2 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating leases711 686 2,133 2,078 
Finance lease12 14 74 52 

    Maturities of lease liabilities at December 31, 2023 are as follows:
$ in thousandsOperating LeasesFinance Leases
Year ending March 31,
2024$738 $16 
20252,705 63 
20262,687 42 
20272,440 5 
20282,259  
Thereafter1,276  
Total lease payments12,105 126 
Interest(835)(5)
Lease liability$11,270 $121 

NOTE 13. IMPACT OF RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Accounting Standards Recently Adopted

On April 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASC 326, which replaces the guidance on recognition and measurement of credit losses for financial assets. The new requirements, known as the current expected credit loss model ("CECL") will require entities to adopt an impairment model based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. Under the CECL model, the allowance for credit losses ("ACL") is a valuation allowance that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of certain financial assets, including loans, held-to-maturity securities, and other receivables, to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. This differs from the incurred loss model, which delays recognition of credit losses until it is probable a loss has been incurred. The Company applied the new guidance with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of April 1, 2023, using the modified-retrospective approach. Results for reporting periods beginning after April 1, 2023 are presented under
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CECL. Prior period amounts have not been restated and are reported in accordance with the incurred loss method. The adoption of ASC 326 resulted in an increase of $0.7 million to the allowance for credit losses related to loans. There was no material impact for other assets within the scope of the new CECL guidance, such as held-to-maturity debt securities and other receivables.

On April 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU No. 2022-02, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (ASC 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs) and Vintage Disclosures," which eliminates the accounting guidance for TDRs, and replaced it with guidance and disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancing and restructuring activities to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The amendments also require disclosure of current period gross writeoffs by year of origination. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition and results of operations.

On April 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU No. 2021-10 "Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance," which was issued to improve the financial reporting of government assistance received by business entities by requiring the disclosure of (1) the types of assistance received, (2) an entity’s accounting for the assistance, and (3) the effect of the assistance on an entity’s financial statements. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition and results of operations.

On April 1, 2021, the Company adopted ASU No. 2019-12 "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes," which was part of the FASB's simplification initiative to reduce complexity, while maintaining or improving the usefulness of information provided to users of financial statements. The amendments in this update simplified the accounting for income taxes and improved consistent application of GAAP by removing certain exceptions and clarifying and amending existing guidance for areas of Topic 740. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09 "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures" to enhance income tax disclosures to help investors better assess how a company's operations and related tax risks and tax planning and operational opportunities affect its tax rate and prospects for future cash flows. The amendments in this update will require further disaggregated information about a reporting entity's effective tax rate reconciliation and information on income taxes paid. ASU No. 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 (for the Company, the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026), and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this update should be applied on a prospective basis with an option for retrospective application. ASU 2023-09 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting," which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to loan and lease agreements, derivative contracts, and other transactions affected by the anticipated transition away from LIBOR toward new interest rate benchmarks. For transactions that are modified because of reference rate reform and that meet certain scope guidance (i) modifications of loan agreements should be accounted for by prospectively adjusting the effective interest rate and the modification will be considered "minor" so that any existing unamortized origination fees/costs would carry forward and continue to be amortized and (ii) modifications of lease agreements should be accounted for as a continuation of the existing agreement with no reassessments of the lease classification and the discount rate or remeasurements of lease payments that otherwise would be required for modifications not accounted for as separate contracts. ASU 2020-04 is effective March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. An entity may elect to apply ASU 2020-04 for contract modifications as of any date from the beginning of an interim period that includes or is subsequent to March 12, 2020, or prospectively from a date within an interim period that includes or is subsequent to March 12, 2020, up to the date that the financial statements are available to be issued. Once elected for a Topic or an Industry Subtopic, the amendments in this ASU must be applied prospectively for all eligible contract modifications for that Topic or Industry Subtopic. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06 "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848," which defers the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024, after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply for relief in Topic 848. We anticipate this ASU will simplify any modifications we execute between the selected start date (yet to be determined) and December 31, 2024 that are directly related to LIBOR transition by allowing prospective recognition of the continuation of the contract, rather than extinguishment of the old contract resulting in writing off unamortized fees/costs. The amended guidance under Topic 848 and our ability to elect its optional expedients and exceptions are effective for us through December 31, 2024. The Company has adopted the LIBOR transition relief allowed under this standard.

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

    This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which may be identified by the use of such words as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “continue,” and “potential” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, estimates with respect to the Company's financial condition, results of operations and business that are subject to various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these estimates. These factors include but are not limited to the following:

changes in interest rates, which may reduce net interest margin and net interest income;

monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System;

the ability of the Company to obtain approval from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (the "Federal Reserve Bank") to distribute interest payments owed to the holders of the Company's subordinated debt securities;

the limitations imposed on the Company which require, among other things, written approval of the Federal Reserve Bank prior to the declaration or payment of dividends, any increase in debt by the Company, or the redemption of Company common stock, and the effect on operations resulting from such limitations;

the impact of recent bank closings and the risks related to continued disruption in the banking industry and financial markets;

the market price and trading volume of our shares of common stock has been and may continue to be volatile, and purchasers of our securities could incur substantial losses;

changes in the level of trends of delinquencies and write-offs and in our allowance and provision for credit losses;

the results of examinations by our regulators, including the possibility that our regulators may, among other things, require us to increase our reserve for credit losses, write down assets, change our regulatory capital position, limit our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, or prohibit us from paying dividends, which could adversely affect our dividends and earnings;

national and/or local changes in economic conditions, which could occur from numerous causes, including political changes, domestic and international policy changes, unrest, war and weather, inflation or deflation conditions in the real estate, securities markets or the banking industry, which could affect liquidity in the capital markets, the volume of loan originations, deposit flows, real estate values, the levels of non-interest income and the amount of credit losses;

adverse changes in the financial industry and the securities, credit, national and local real estate markets (including real estate values);

changes in our existing loan portfolio composition (including reduction in commercial real estate loan concentration) and credit quality or changes in credit loss requirements;

legislative or regulatory changes that may adversely affect the Company’s business, including but not limited to new capital regulations, which could result in, among other things, increased deposit insurance premiums and assessments, capital requirements, regulatory fees and compliance costs, and the resources we have available to address such changes;

the effects of any federal government shutdown;

changes in the level of government support of housing finance;

changes to state rent control laws, which may impact the credit quality of multifamily housing loans;

our ability to control costs and expenses;
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the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and results of operations;

the impairment of our investment securities;

risks related to a high concentration of loans to borrowers secured by property located in our market area;

increases in competitive pressure among financial institutions or non-financial institutions;/

unexpected outflows of uninsured deposits could require us to sell investment securities at a loss;

changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

technological changes that may be more difficult to implement or more costly than anticipated;

changes in deposit flows, loan demand, real estate values, borrowing facilities, capital markets and investment opportunities, which may adversely affect our business;

changes in accounting standards, policies and practices, as may be adopted or established by the regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board could negatively impact the Company's financial results;

litigation or regulatory actions, whether currently existing or commencing in the future, which may restrict our operations or strategic business plan;

the ability to originate and purchase loans with attractive terms and acceptable credit quality; and

the ability to attract and retain key members of management, and to address staffing needs in response to product demand or to implement business initiatives.

    Because forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, actual results or future events could differ possibly materially from those that the Company anticipated in its forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company assumes no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as legally required.

Overview

    Carver Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Carver Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered savings bank. The Company is headquartered in New York, New York. The Company conducts business as a unitary savings and loan holding company, and the principal business of the Company consists of the operation of Carver Federal. Carver Federal was founded in 1948 to serve African-American communities whose residents, businesses and institutions had limited access to mainstream financial services. The Bank remains headquartered in Harlem, and predominantly all of its seven branches and four stand-alone 24/7 ATM centers are located in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Many of these historically underserved communities have experienced unprecedented growth and diversification of incomes, ethnicity and economic opportunity, after decades of public and private investment.

    Carver Federal is among the largest African-American operated banks in the United States. The Bank remains dedicated to expanding wealth-enhancing opportunities in the communities it serves by increasing access to capital and other financial services for consumers, businesses and non-profit organizations, including faith-based institutions. A measure of its progress in achieving this goal includes the Bank's sixth consecutive "Outstanding" rating, issued by the OCC following its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) examination in March 2022. The OCC found that 90% of Carver Federal's loans were made within our assessment area, and the Bank has demonstrated excellent responsiveness to its assessment area's needs through its community development lending, investing and service activities. The Bank had approximately $775.3 million in assets and 107 employees as of December 31, 2023.

    Carver Federal engages in a wide range of consumer and commercial banking services.  The Bank provides deposit products, including demand, savings and time deposits for consumers, businesses, and governmental and quasi-governmental
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agencies in its local market area within New York City.  In addition to deposit products, Carver Federal offers a number of other consumer and commercial banking products and services, including debit cards, online account opening and banking, online bill pay and telephone banking. Carver Federal also offers a suite of products and services for unbanked and underbanked consumers, branded as Carver Community Cash. This includes check cashing, wire transfers, bill payment, reloadable prepaid cards and money orders.

    Carver Federal offers loan products covering a variety of asset classes, including commercial and multifamily mortgages, and business loans.  The Bank finances mortgage and loan products through deposits or borrowings.  Funds not used to originate mortgages and loans are invested primarily in U.S. government agency securities and mortgage-backed securities.

    The Bank's primary market area for deposits consists of the areas served by its seven branches in the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens boroughs of New York City.  The neighborhoods in which the Bank's branches are located have historically been low- to moderate-income areas. The Bank's primary lending market includes Kings, New York, Bronx and Queens Counties in New York City, and lower Westchester County, New York. Although the Bank's branches are primarily located in areas that were historically underserved by other financial institutions, the Bank faces significant competition for deposits and mortgage lending in its market areas. Management believes that this competition has become more intense as a result of increased examination emphasis by federal banking regulators on financial institutions' fulfillment of their responsibilities under the CRA and more recently due to the decline in demand for loans. Carver Federal's market area has a high density of financial institutions, many of which have greater financial resources, name recognition and market presence, and all of which are competitors to varying degrees. The Bank's competition for loans comes principally from commercial banks, savings institutions and mortgage banking companies. The Bank's most direct competition for deposits comes from commercial banks, savings institutions and credit unions. Competition for deposits also comes from money market mutual funds, corporate and government securities funds, and financial intermediaries such as brokerage firms and insurance companies. Many of the Bank's competitors have substantially greater resources and offer a wider array of financial services and products.  This, combined with competitors' larger presence in the New York market, add to the challenges the Bank faces in expanding its current market share and growing its near-term profitability.

    Carver Federal's 75-year history in its market area, its community involvement and relationships, targeted products and services and personal service consistent with community banking, help the Bank compete with competitors in its market.

The Company's subsidiary, Carver Statutory Trust I, is not consolidated with Carver Bancorp Inc. for financial reporting purposes in accordance with the FASB's ASC Topic 810 regarding the consolidation of variable interest entities. Carver Statutory Trust I was formed in 2003 for the purpose of issuing $13 million aggregate liquidation amount of floating rate Capital Securities due September 17, 2033 (“Capital Securities”) and $0.4 million of common securities (which are the only voting securities of Carver Statutory Trust I), which are 100% owned by Carver Bancorp Inc., and using the proceeds to acquire junior subordinated debentures issued by Carver Bancorp, Inc. Carver Bancorp, Inc. has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Capital Securities along with all obligations of Carver Statutory Trust I under the trust agreement relating to the Capital Securities. The Company does not consolidate the accounts and related activity of Carver Statutory Trust I because it is not the primary beneficiary of the entity. At December 31, 2023, the Company's maximum exposure to the Trust is $13.4 million, which is the Company's liability to the Trust and includes the Company's investment in the Trust.

Critical Accounting Estimates

    Note 2 to the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2023 included in its Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2023, as supplemented by this report, contains a summary of significant accounting policies. The Company believes its policies with respect to the methodologies used to determine the allowance for credit losses is the most critical accounting estimate. This estimate involves a high degree of complexity, requiring management to make difficult and subjective judgments, which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, assumptions or estimates could result in material differences in the Company's results of operations or financial condition. The following description of these policies should be read in conjunction with the corresponding section of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2023.

Allowance for Credit Losses ("ACL")

    The ACL reflects management's evaluation of the loans presenting identified loss potential, as well as the risk inherent in various components of the portfolio.  There is significant judgment applied in estimating the ACL.  These assumptions and estimates are susceptible to significant changes based on the current environment. In a continued effort to combat inflation, the Federal Reserve approved an 11th interest rate hike in July 2023, raising the overnight borrowing rate 25 basis points to a target range of 5.25% to 5.5%, the highest it has been in 22 years. Interest rates were held steady at the January 2024 meeting and the
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Federal Reserve has indicated that it is not likely to cut interest rates yet, specifically not by the next meeting in March. A rising rate environment can negatively impact the Company if the higher debt service costs on adjustable-rate loans lead to borrowers' inability to pay contractual obligations. Further, any change in the size of the loan portfolio or any of its components could necessitate an increase in the ACL even though there may not be a decline in credit quality or an increase in potential problem loans. As such, there can never be assurance that the ACL accurately reflects the actual loss potential inherent in a loan portfolio.

The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the loan portfolio's amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans. Loan losses are charged off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Management continues its collection efforts on previously charged-off balances and applies recoveries as additions to the ACL. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. The discounted cash flow ("DCF") methodology is used for substantially all pools, where the ACL reflects the difference between the amortized cost and the present value of the expected cash flows.

Expected credit losses are measured on a collective pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Loans with similar risk characteristics are grouped into homogeneous segments, or pools, for allowance calculation. The Company's loan portfolio segments as of December 31, 2023 were as follows:

One-to-four Family - Carver Federal purchases first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family properties that serve as the primary residence of the owner and non-qualified mortgages for one-to-four family residential loans. The loans are underwritten in accordance with applicable secondary market underwriting guidelines and requirements for sale. These loans present a moderate level of risk due primarily to general economic conditions.

Multifamily - Carver Federal originates and purchases recourse and non-recourse multifamily loans. Multifamily property lending entails additional risks compared to one-to-four family lending. These loans are dependent on the successful operation of such buildings and can be significantly impacted by economic conditions, industry concentration, valuation of the underlying properties, lease terms, occupancy/vacancy rates, and changes in market demand for multifamily units. The Bank primarily considers the property's ability to generate net operating income sufficient to support the debt service, the financial resources, income level and managerial expertise of the borrower, the marketability of the property and the Bank's lending experience with the owner/guarantor.

Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") - CRE lending consists predominantly of originating loans for the purpose of purchasing or refinancing office, mixed-use properties, retail and church buildings in the Bank's market area.  Mixed-use loans are secured by properties that are intended for both commercial and residential use, but predominantly commercial, and are classified as CRE. The Bank primarily considers the ability of the net operating income generated by the real estate to support the debt service, the financial resources, income level and managerial expertise of the borrower, the marketability of the property and the Bank's lending experience with the owner/guarantor. The Bank also requires the assignment of rents of all tenants' leases in the mortgaged property and personal guarantees may be obtained for additional security from these borrowers. CRE loans generally present a higher level of risk than other types of loans due primarily to the effect of general economic conditions and the complexities involved in valuing the underlying collateral.

Construction - Carver Federal historically originated or participated in construction loans for new construction and renovation of multifamily buildings, residential developments, community service facilities, churches, and affordable housing programs. The loans provide for disbursement in stages as construction is completed. Borrowers must satisfy all credit requirements that apply to the Bank’s permanent mortgage loan financing for the mortgaged property. The Bank has additional criteria for construction loans, including an engineer’s plan and periodic cost reviews on all construction budgets for loans. Construction loans present an increased level of risk from the effect of general economic conditions and uncertainties surrounding construction costs.

Business - Carver Federal originates and purchases business and SBA loans primarily to businesses located in its primary market area and surrounding areas. Business loans are typically personally guaranteed by the owners and may also be secured by additional collateral, including real estate, equipment and inventory. Business loans are subject to increased risk from the effect of general economic conditions. SBA loans are guaranteed by the U.S. government based on the percentage of each individual program.

Consumer (including Overdraft accounts) - The Consumer portfolio includes student loans to medical students enrolled in several Caribbean schools, as well as unsecured consumer loans purchased from or originated through
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strategic partnerships with Bankers Healthcare Group, LLC and Upstart Holdings, Inc. Consumer loans are typically unsecured and more susceptible to declining economic conditions.

Because expected loss predictions may not adequately project the level of losses inherent in a portfolio, the Bank reviews a number of qualitative factors to determine if reserves should be adjusted based upon any of those factors.  As the risk ratings worsen, some of the qualitative factors tend to increase.  A number of qualitative factors are considered including economic forecast uncertainty, credit quality trends, valuation trends, concentration risk, quality of loan review, changes in personnel, impact of rising rates, external factors and other considerations. Although the quantitative calculation includes a measurement of statistical economic conditions based on national averages, an additional analysis is performed at the qualitative level that applies specifically to the Company's geographic area and the banking industry that includes reasonable and supportable forecasts.

Stock Repurchase Program

    On August 6, 2002, the Company announced a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to 15,442 shares of its outstanding common stock. As of December 31, 2023, 11,744 shares of its common stock have been repurchased in open market transactions at an average price of $235.80 per share (as adjusted for 1-for-15 reverse stock split that occurred on October 27, 2011).

Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Liquidity is a measure of the Bank's ability to generate adequate cash to meet its financial obligations.  The principal cash requirements of a financial institution are to cover potential deposit outflows, fund increases in its loan and investment portfolios and ongoing operating expenses.  The Bank's primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowed funds and principal and interest payments on loans, mortgage-backed securities and investment securities.  While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans, mortgage-backed securities and investment securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan and mortgage-backed securities prepayments are strongly influenced by changes in general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Carver Federal monitors its liquidity utilizing guidelines that are contained in a policy developed by its management and approved by its Board of Directors.  Carver Federal's several liquidity measurements are evaluated on a frequent basis. 

    Management believes Carver Federal’s short-term assets have sufficient liquidity to cover loan demand, potential fluctuations in deposit accounts and to meet other anticipated cash requirements, including interest payments on our subordinated debt securities. Additionally, Carver Federal has other sources of liquidity including the ability to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB-NY”) utilizing unpledged mortgage-backed securities and certain mortgage loans, the sale of available-for-sale securities and the sale of certain mortgage loans. Net borrowings decreased $4.5 million, or 8.8%, to $46.6 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $51.1 million at March 31, 2023. The Bank repaid a $10.0 million overnight advance secured from the FHLB-NY on March 31, 2023 and secured a $3.0 million 18-month advance from the new FHLB-NY 0% Development Advance (ZDA) Program during the second quarter of the current fiscal year. At December 31, 2023, the Bank had $28.0 million outstanding advances from the FHLB-NY. At December 31, 2023, based on available collateral held at the FHLB-NY, Carver Federal had the ability to borrow an additional $8.2 million on a secured basis, utilizing mortgage-related loans and securities as collateral. The Bank has the ability to pledge additional loans as collateral in order to borrow up to 30% of its total assets. The Company also had $13.4 million in subordinated debt securities and $5.0 million in low interest loans outstanding as of December 31, 2023.

    The Bank's most liquid assets are cash and short-term investments.  The level of these assets is dependent on the Bank's operating, investing and financing activities during any given period. At December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, assets qualifying for short-term liquidity, including cash and cash equivalents, totaled $75.2 million and $42.6 million, respectively.

During fiscal year 2022, the Company entered into a sales agreement with an agent to sell, from time to time, our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $20.0 million, in an “at the market offering.” During fiscal year 2022, we sold an aggregate of 397,367 shares of our common stock pursuant to the terms of such sales agreement, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $3.1 million. Aggregate net proceeds received were approximately $3.0 million, after deducting expenses and commissions paid to the agent. There were no additional offerings during fiscal year 2023 and the nine months ended December 31, 2023.

    The most significant potential liquidity challenge the Bank faces is variability in its cash flows as a result of mortgage refinance activity. When mortgage interest rates decline, customers’ refinance activities tend to accelerate, causing the cash flow from both the mortgage loan portfolio and the mortgage-backed securities portfolio to accelerate. In contrast, when
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mortgage interest rates increase, refinance activities tend to slow, causing a reduction of liquidity. However, in a rising rate environment, customers generally tend to prefer fixed-rate mortgage loan products over variable rate products. Carver Federal is also at risk of deposit outflows due to a competitive interest rate environment.

    The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows present the change in cash from operating, investing and financing activities. During the nine months ended December 31, 2023, total cash and cash equivalents increased $32.6 million to $75.2 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $42.6 million at March 31, 2023, reflecting cash provided by financing activities of $58.9 million, partially offset by cash used in investing activities of $22.5 million and cash used in operating activities of $3.7 million. Net cash provided by financing activities of $58.9 million resulted from a net increase in deposits of $62.4 million and a $5.5 million increase in long-term borrowings. The Bank secured a $3.0 million 18-month advance from the new FHLB-NY 0% Development Advance (ZDA) Program during the second quarter of the current fiscal year and the Company borrowed $2.5 million through a long-term unsecured, below-market rate term loan from a third party to finance eligible loans offered through the Bank's community investment initiatives and loan programs. In addition, the Company issued common shares in a private placement transaction during the second quarter for gross proceeds of $1.0 million. These were offset by the repayment of a $10.0 million FHLB-NY overnight advance secured on March 31, 2023. Net cash used in investing activities of $22.5 million was attributable to loan purchases and originations, net of repayments and payoffs, partially offset by investment paydowns. Net cash used in operating activities in the prior period was primarily due to a $9.2 million decrease in other liabilities related to the clearing of a $10.5 million outstanding teller check from the previous fiscal year.

    Capital adequacy is one of the most important factors used to determine the safety and soundness of individual banks and the banking system. In common with all U.S. banks, Carver Federal’s capital adequacy is measured in accordance with the Basel III regulatory framework governing capital adequacy, stress testing, and market liquidity risk. Carver Federal, as a result of the Formal Agreement, was issued an Individual Minimum Capital Ratio (“IMCR”) letter by the OCC, which requires the Bank to maintain minimum regulatory capital levels of 9% for its Tier1 leverage ratio and 12% for its total risk-based capital ratio. The Formal Agreement was terminated on January 18, 2023. The IMCR remains in effect.

    In accordance with the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, the federal banking agencies have adopted, effective January 1, 2020, a final rule whereby financial institutions and financial institution holding companies that have less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets and meet other qualifying criteria, including a leverage ratio of greater than 9%, will be eligible to opt into a “Community Bank Leverage Ratio” framework.  Qualifying community banking organizations that elect to use the community bank leverage ratio framework and that maintain a leverage ratio of greater than 9% will be considered to have satisfied the generally applicable risk-based and leverage capital requirements in the agencies’ capital rules and will be considered to have met the “well capitalized” ratio requirements under the Prompt Corrective Action statutes.  The agencies reserved the authority to disallow the use of the Community Bank Leverage Ratio by a financial institution or holding company based on the risk profile of the organization.

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    The table below presents the capital position of the Bank at December 31, 2023:
December 31, 2023
($ in thousands)AmountRatio
Tier 1 leverage capital
Regulatory capital$72,448 9.77 %
Individual minimum capital requirement66,738 9.00 %
Minimum capital requirement29,661 4.00 %
Excess over individual minimum capital requirement5,710 0.77 %
Common equity Tier 1
Regulatory capital$72,448 11.72 %
Minimum capital requirement43,285 7.00 %
Excess29,163 4.72 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital
Regulatory capital$72,448 11.72 %
Minimum capital requirement52,561 8.50 %
Excess19,887 3.22 %
Total risk-based capital
Regulatory capital$78,441 12.69 %
Individual minimum capital requirement74,204 12.00 %
Minimum capital requirement64,928 10.50 %
Excess over individual minimum capital requirement4,237 0.69 %

Bank Regulatory Matters

On May 24, 2016, the Bank entered into a Formal Agreement ("the Agreement") with the OCC to undertake certain compliance-related and other actions. As a result of the Agreement, Carver was issued an IMCR letter by the OCC, which requires the Bank to maintain minimum regulatory capital levels of 9% for its Tier1 leverage ratio and 12% for its total risk-based capital ratio. The Bank was released from the Agreement on January 18, 2023. The IMCR remains in effect. At December 31, 2023, the Bank's capital level exceeded the regulatory requirements and its IMCR requirements with a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 9.77%, Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 11.72%, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 11.72%, and a total risk-based capital ratio of 12.69%.

The Company continues to be subject to similar requirements that the Bank was subject to under the Agreement. The Company must provide notice to the FRB prior to affecting any change in its directors or senior executive officers. The Company is also subject to the restrictions on golden parachute and indemnification payments, as set forth in 12 C.F.R. Part 359. Written approval of the Federal Reserve Bank is required prior to: (1) the declaration or payment of dividends by the Company to its stockholders, (2) the declaration or payment of dividends by the Bank to the Company, (3) any distributions of interest or principal by the Company on subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities, (4) any purchases or redemptions of the Company’s stock and (5) the Company incurring, increasing or guaranteeing certain long-term debt outside the ordinary course of business. These limitations could affect our operations and financial performance.

Mortgage Representation and Warranty Liabilities

    During the period 2004 through 2009, the Bank originated 1-4 family residential mortgage loans and sold the loans to the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”). The loans were sold to FNMA with the standard representations and warranties for loans sold to the Government Sponsored Entities ("GSEs").  The Bank may be required to repurchase these loans in the event of breaches of these representations and warranties. In the event of a repurchase, the Bank is typically required to pay the unpaid principal balance as well as outstanding interest and fees. The Bank then recovers the loan or, if the loan has been foreclosed, the underlying collateral. The Bank is exposed to any losses on repurchased loans after giving effect to any recoveries on the collateral. The Bank has not received a request to repurchase any of these loans since the second quarter of fiscal 2015, and there have not been any additional requests from FNMA for loans to be reviewed. At December 31, 2023, the Bank continues to service 76 loans with a principal balance of $11.6 million for FNMA that had been sold with standard representations and warranties.

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The following table presents information on open requests from FNMA. The amounts presented are based on outstanding loan principal balances.
$ in thousandsLoans sold to FNMA
Open claims as of March 31, 2023 (1)
$1,385 
Gross new demands received— 
Loans repurchased/made whole— 
Demands rescinded— 
Advances on open claims— 
Principal payments received on open claims(13)
Open claims as of December 31, 2023 (1)
$1,372 
(1) The open claims include all open requests received by the Bank where either FNMA has requested loan files for review, where FNMA has not formally rescinded the repurchase request or where the Bank has not agreed to repurchase the loan. The amounts reflected in this table are the unpaid principal balance and do not incorporate any losses the Bank would incur upon the repurchase of these loans.

    Management has established a representation and warranty reserve for losses associated with the repurchase of mortgage loans sold by the Bank to FNMA that we consider to be both probable and reasonably estimable. These reserves are reported in the consolidated statement of financial condition as a component of other liabilities. The table below summarizes changes in our representation and warranty reserves during the nine months ended December 31, 2023:
$ in thousands
December 31, 2023
Representation and warranty repurchase reserve, March 31, 2023 (1)
$95 
Net adjustment to reserve for repurchase losses (2)
(7)
Representation and warranty repurchase reserve, December 31, 2023 (1)
$88 
(1) Reported in our consolidated statements of financial condition as a component of other liabilities.
(2) Component of other non-interest expense.
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Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023

Assets

    At December 31, 2023, total assets were $775.3 million, reflecting an increase of $52.1 million, or 7.2%, from total assets of $723.2 million at March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to increases of $32.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $26.1 million in the Bank's net loan portfolio, partially offset by a decrease of $5.0 million in the Bank's investment portfolio.

    Total cash and cash equivalents increased $32.6 million, or 76.5%, from $42.6 million at March 31, 2023 to $75.2 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in cash was primarily due to an increase in total deposits and paydowns received on investment securities, partially offset by net loan activity and a decrease in advances from the FHLB-NY and other borrowed money. In addition, the Bank received $2.5 million during the second quarter for the CDFI Fund's Equitable Recovery Program (ERP) award.

    Total investment securities decreased $5.0 million, or 8.9%, to $51.2 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $56.2 million at March 31, 2023 due to scheduled principal payments received of approximately $4.7 million and a $0.1 million increase in unrealized losses in the available-for-sale portfolio.

    Gross portfolio loans increased $26.8 million, or 4.5%, to $624.7 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $597.9 million at March 31, 2023 due to new loan originations of $50.6 million and loan pool purchases of $29.5 million. These were partially offset by attrition and payoffs of $53.5 million. The level of payoffs during the current fiscal year, significantly lower than the prior period's, can be attributed to borrowers continuing to sell commercial real estate, although now at a slower pace, in order to lock in values, as well as paydowns on lines of credit for borrowers looking for opportunities to reduce interest expense in the current rate environment.

Liabilities and Equity

    Total liabilities increased $54.6 million, or 8.1%, to $732.6 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $678.0 million at March 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in total deposits, partially offset by a decrease in advances from the FHLB-NY and other borrowed money.

    Deposits increased $62.4 million, or 10.4%, to $662.8 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $600.4 million at March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily related to increases in money market and certificate of deposit accounts, market-rate products for which the rates increased over the current nine month period.

    Advances from the FHLB-NY and other borrowed money decreased $4.5 million, or 8.8%, to $46.6 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $51.1 million at March 31, 2023. The Bank repaid a $10.0 million overnight advance secured from the FHLB-NY on March 31, 2023 and secured a $3.0 million 18-month advance from the new FHLB-NY 0% Development Advance (ZDA) Program during the second quarter. At December 31, 2023, the Bank had $28.0 million outstanding advances from the FHLB-NY. In addition, the Company borrowed $2.5 million through a long-term unsecured, below-market rate term loan from a third party to finance eligible loans offered through the Bank's community investment initiatives and loan programs.

    Total equity decreased $2.5 million, or 5.5%, to $42.7 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $45.2 million at March 31, 2023. The decrease was due to a net loss of $3.0 million, coupled with an increase of $0.1 million in unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale for the nine month period ended December 31, 2023. In addition, the Bank recorded a $0.7 million decrease to retained earnings to reflect the cumulative effect adjustment related to the adoption of CECL (Topic 326), effective April 1, 2023. These decreases were partially offset by a $1.0 million increase in capital as a result of the issuance of common shares in a private placement during the second quarter.

Asset/Liability Management

    The Company's primary earnings source is net interest income, which is affected by changes in the level of interest rates, the relationship between the rates on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the impact of interest rate fluctuations on asset prepayments, the level and composition of deposits and assets, and the credit quality of earning assets.  Management's asset/liability objectives are to maintain a strong, stable net interest margin, to utilize the Company's
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capital effectively without taking undue risks, to maintain adequate liquidity and to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates.

    The economic environment is uncertain regarding long-term interest rate trends.  Management monitors the Company's cumulative gap position, which is the difference between the sensitivity to rate changes on the Company's interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.  In addition, the Company uses various tools to monitor and manage interest rate risk, such as a model that projects net interest income based on increasing or decreasing interest rates.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

    The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers and in connection with its overall investment strategy. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. In accordance with GAAP, these instruments are not recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Such instruments primarily include lending obligations, including commitments to originate mortgage and consumer loans and to fund unused lines of credit. At December 31, 2023, the Company had $8.5 million in outstanding commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated statements of condition when they are funded. The Company records an allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures, unless such commitments are unconditionally cancellable, through the provision for credit losses expense. The allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures as of December 31, 2023 was $9 thousand and is included in Other Liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

Overview

    The Company reported net income of $19 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net loss of $1.1 million for the comparable prior year quarter. The change in our results was primarily driven by an increase in non-interest income and a recovery of credit loss in the current quarter compared to a provision for loan loss in the prior year quarter. This was offset by a decrease in net interest income and increase in non-interest expense. For the nine months ended December 31, 2023, the Company reported a net loss of $3.0 million, compared to a net loss of $2.9 million for the prior year period. The change in our results was primarily driven by a decrease in net interest income after provision for credit losses and an increase in non-interest expense, partially offset by an increase in non-interest income compared to the prior year periods.

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    The following table reflects selected operating ratios for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited):
Three Months Ended December 31,
Nine Months Ended
December 31,
Selected Financial Data:
2023
2022
2023
2022
Return on average assets (1)
0.01 %(0.61)%(0.55)%(0.55)%
Return on average stockholders' equity (2)
0.19 %(9.52)%(9.41)%(7.75)%
Return on average stockholders' equity, excluding AOCI (2) (8)
0.14 %(7.29)%(7.12)%(6.35)%
Net interest margin (3)
3.03 %3.34 %3.08 %3.31 %
Interest rate spread (4)
2.60 %3.09 %2.66 %3.13 %
Efficiency ratio (5)
100.97 %111.64 %113.77 %114.16 %
Operating expenses to average assets (6)
4.38 %4.24 %4.40 %4.26 %
Average stockholders' equity to average assets (7)
5.39 %6.45 %5.81 %7.04 %
Average stockholders' equity, excluding AOCI, to average assets (7) (8)
7.46 %8.43 %7.68 %8.58 %
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities1.27x1.30x1.28x1.30x
(1) Net income (loss), annualized, divided by average total assets.
(2) Net income (loss), annualized, divided by average total stockholders' equity.
(3) Net interest income, annualized, divided by average interest-earning assets.
(4) Combined weighted average interest rate earned less combined weighted average interest rate cost.
(5) Operating expense divided by sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
(6) Non-interest expense, annualized, divided by average total assets.
(7) Total average stockholders' equity divided by total average assets for the period.
(8) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures disclosure for comparable GAAP measures.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to evaluating the Company's results of operations in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), management routinely supplements their evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as the return on average stockholders' equity excluding average accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"), and average stockholders' equity excluding AOCI to average assets. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide information that is useful to investors in understanding the Company's underlying operating performance and trends, and facilitates comparisons with the performance of other banks and thrifts.

    Return on average stockholders' equity, excluding AOCI measures how efficiently we generate profits from the resources provided by our net assets. Return on average stockholders' equity, excluding AOCI is calculated by dividing annualized net income (loss) attributable to Carver by average stockholders' equity, excluding AOCI. Management believes that this performance measure and average stockholders' equity, excluding AOCI to average assets explains the results of the Company's ongoing businesses in a manner that allows for a better understanding of the underlying trends in the Company's current businesses. For purposes of the Company's presentation, AOCI includes the changes in the market or fair value of its investment portfolio. These fluctuations have been excluded due to the unpredictable nature of this item and is not necessarily indicative of current operating or future performance.
Three Months Ended December 31,
Nine Months Ended
December 31,
$ in thousands
2023
2022
2023
2022
Average Stockholders' Equity
Average Stockholders' Equity $39,883 $45,743 $42,326 $49,930 
Average AOCI(15,232)(14,042)(13,657)(10,975)
Average Stockholders' Equity, excluding AOCI$55,115 $59,785 $55,983 $60,905 
Return on Average Stockholders' Equity0.19 %(9.52)%(9.41)%(7.75)%
Return on Average Stockholders' Equity, excluding AOCI0.14 %(7.29)%(7.12)%(6.35)%
Average Stockholders' Equity to Average Assets5.39 %6.45 %5.81 %7.04 %
Average Stockholders' Equity, excluding AOCI, to Average Assets7.46 %8.43 %7.68 %8.58 %

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Analysis of Net Interest Income

    The Company’s profitability is primarily dependent upon net interest income and is also affected by the provision for credit losses, non-interest income, non-interest expense and income taxes. Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends primarily upon the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the corresponding interest rates earned and paid. The Company’s net interest income is significantly impacted by changes in interest rate and market yield curves. Net interest income decreased $0.2 million, or 3.5%, to $5.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to $5.7 million for the same quarter last year. Net interest income decreased $0.7 million, or 4.1%, to $16.4 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2023, compared to $17.1 million for the prior year period.

    The following tables set forth certain information relating to the Company’s average interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities, and their related average yields and costs for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Average yields are derived by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. Average balances are derived from daily or month-end balances as available and applicable. Management does not believe that the use of average monthly balances instead of average daily balances represents a material difference in information presented. The average balance of loans includes loans on which the Company has discontinued accruing interest. The yield includes fees, which are considered adjustment to yield.
For the Three Months Ended December 31,
2023
2022
$ in thousandsAverage
Balance
InterestAverage
Yield/Cost
Average
Balance
InterestAverage
Yield/Cost
Interest-Earning Assets:
Loans(1)
$612,243 $7,336 4.79 %$578,490 $6,380 4.41 %
Mortgage-backed securities26,919 145 2.15 %30,070 150 2.00 %
Investment securities(2)
32,229 289 3.59 %34,117 273 3.20 %
Money market investments51,107 704 5.47 %45,863 395 3.42 %
Total interest-earning assets722,498 8,474 4.69 %688,540 7,198 4.18 %
Non-interest-earning assets16,801 20,784 
Total assets$739,299 $709,324 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
Deposits
Interest-bearing checking$48,269 $33 0.27 %$56,644 $20 0.14 %
Savings and clubs109,929 85 0.31 %110,349 54 0.19 %
Money market159,709 594 1.48 %195,862 613 1.24 %
Certificates of deposit199,609 1,673 3.33 %138,054 439 1.26 %
Mortgagors deposits2,890 0.27 %3,091 0.26 %
Total deposits520,406 2,387 1.82 %504,000 1,128 0.89 %
Borrowed money46,821 606 5.13 %27,534 327 4.71 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities567,227 2,993 2.09 %531,534 1,455 1.09 %
Non-interest-bearing liabilities
Demand deposits107,088 104,801 
Other liabilities25,101 27,246 
Total liabilities699,416 663,581 
Stockholders' equity39,883 45,743 
Total liabilities and equity$739,299 $709,324 
Net interest income$5,481 $5,743 
Average interest rate spread2.60 %3.09 %
Net interest margin3.03 %3.34 %
(1) Includes nonaccrual loans
(2) Includes FHLB-NY stock

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For the Nine Months Ended December 31,
2023
2022
$ in thousandsAverage
Balance
InterestAverage
Yield/Cost
Average
Balance
InterestAverage
Yield/Cost
Interest-Earning Assets:
Loans(1)
$603,633 $21,203 4.68 %$571,506 $18,362 4.28 %
Mortgage-backed securities27,930 439 2.10 %33,319 465 1.86 %
Investment securities(2)
33,334 835 3.34 %35,913 639 2.37 %
Money market investments44,941 1,801 5.32 %46,231 830 2.43 %
Total interest-earning assets709,838 24,278 4.56 %686,969 20,296 3.94 %
Non-interest-earning assets18,789 22,571 
Total assets$728,627 $709,540 
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
Deposits
Interest-bearing checking$50,211 $51 0.13 %$57,831 $47 0.11 %
Savings and clubs110,850 195 0.23 %112,188 139 0.16 %
Money market154,405 1,631 1.40 %188,116 1,164 0.82 %
Certificates of deposit189,453 4,229 2.96 %136,242 1,015 0.99 %
Mortgagors deposits2,967 0.27 %3,078 0.04 %
Total deposits507,886 6,112 1.60 %497,455 2,366 0.63 %
Borrowed money44,994 1,784 5.26 %29,681 870 3.89 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities552,880 7,896 1.90 %527,136 3,236 0.81 %
Non-interest-bearing liabilities
Demand deposits108,228 105,164 
Other liabilities25,193 27,310 
Total liabilities686,301 659,610 
Stockholders' equity42,326 49,930 
Total liabilities and equity$728,627 $709,540 
Net interest income$16,382 $17,060 
Average interest rate spread2.66 %3.13 %
Net interest margin3.08 %3.31 %
(1) Includes nonaccrual loans
(2) Includes FHLB-NY stock

Interest Income

    Interest income increased $1.3 million, or 18.1%, to $8.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to $7.2 million for the prior year quarter. For the nine months ended December 31, 2023, interest income increased $4.0 million, or 19.7%, to $24.3 million, compared to $20.3 million for the prior year period. Interest income on loans increased $0.9 million and $2.8 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, primarily due to an increase in the average yield on the portfolio, coupled with a $33.8 million, or 5.8%, and $32.1 million, or 5.6% increase in average loan balances for the two comparative periods, respectively. Interest income on money market investments increased $0.3 million and $1.0 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, due to an increase in interest rates on the Bank's interest-bearing account at the Federal Reserve Bank. Interest income on investment securities was also higher for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023, despite a decrease in average balances, due to an increase in yields compared to the prior year periods.

Interest Expense

    Interest expense increased $1.5 million to $3.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to $1.5 million for the prior year quarter. For the nine months ended December 31, 2023, interest expense increased $4.7 million, to $7.9 million, compared to $3.2 million for the prior year period. The higher interest rate environment is reflected in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits and borrowing costs for the comparative periods. Interest expense on deposits
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increased $1.3 million and $3.7 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, primarily due to an increase in the average balance of higher-cost certificate of deposits and an increase in the average rates paid on money market and certificate of deposit accounts. Interest expense on borrowings increased $0.3 million and $0.9 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023, respectively, due to increases in both the average outstanding balances and average borrowing rates compared to the prior year periods.

Provision for Credit Losses and Asset Quality

    The Bank maintains an ACL that management believes is adequate to absorb inherent and expected credit losses in its loan portfolio. The adequacy of the ACL is determined by management’s continuous review of the Bank’s loan portfolio, including the identification and review of individual problem situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay. The ACL reflects management’s estimate of lifetime credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Any change in the size of the loan portfolio or any of its components could necessitate an increase in the ACL even though there may not be a decline in credit quality or an increase in potential problem loans. Loans made under the PPP are fully guaranteed by the SBA; therefore, these loans do not have an associated allowance.

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The following table summarizes the activity in the ACL for the nine months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023:
$ in thousands
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2023
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2022
Beginning Balance$5,229 $5,624 $5,624 
Impact of CECL adoption668 
Less: Charge-offs
One-to-four family— — — 
Multifamily— — — 
Commercial real estate— (586)(586)
Construction— — — 
Business— — — 
Consumer(134)(141)(130)
Total charge-offs(134)(727)(716)
Add: Recoveries
One-to-four family— 90 90 
Multifamily— — — 
Commercial real estate— 10 10 
Construction— — — 
Business52 127 53 
Consumer
Total recoveries57 232 157 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries(77)(495)(559)
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses
One-to-four family132 (105)(97)
Multifamily(5)(34)
Commercial real estate(106)1,233 464 
Construction— — 
Business(244)(1,485)(637)
Consumer289 462 124 
Unallocated— — 269 
Provision for (recovery of) credit losses77 100 89 
Ending Balance$5,897 $5,229 $5,154 
Ratios:  
Net (charge-offs) recoveries to average loans outstanding (annualized)
One-to-four family— %0.13 %0.18 %
Multifamily— %— %— %
Commercial real estate— %(0.33)%(0.44)%
Construction— %— %— %
Business0.04 %0.08 %0.04 %
Consumer(1.52)%(5.60)%(10.69)%
Total loans(0.02)%(0.09)%(0.13)%
Allowance to total loans0.94 %0.87 %0.88 %
Allowance to nonaccrual loans21.91 %42.65 %41.61 %

    The Company recorded a $97 thousand recovery of credit loss for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a $305 thousand provision for loan loss for the prior year quarter. The current period reflects further adjustments to the qualitative factors incorporated in the expected loss model the Company converted to upon the Bank's adoption of CECL. Net charge-offs of $13 thousand were recognized during the third quarter, compared to net charge-offs of $660 thousand for the prior year quarter. For the nine months ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a $77 thousand provision for credit loss, compared to a $89 thousand provision for loan loss for the prior year period. Net charge-offs of $77 thousand were recognized for the nine months ended December 31, 2023, compared to net charge-offs of $559 thousand in the prior year period.

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At December 31, 2023, nonaccrual loans totaled $26.9 million, or 3.5% of total assets, compared to $12.3 million, or 1.7% of total assets at March 31, 2023. Of the total nonaccrual loans reported at March 31, 2023, approximately $4.0 million were successfully resolved prior to December 31, 2023, through either payment in full or improved borrower performance. However, in December 2023, two owner occupied loans totaling approximately $11.0 million were placed into nonaccrual status due to operating issues related to the individual owner occupants. The increase in nonaccrual loans related to these two loans did not impact the reserves due to excess collateral coverage. The ACL was $5.9 million at December 31, 2023, which represents a ratio of the ACL to nonaccrual loans of 21.9% compared to a ratio of 42.6% at March 31, 2023. The ratio of the ACL to total loans was 0.94% at December 31, 2023, compared to 0.87% at March 31, 2023.

Non-performing Assets

    Non-performing assets consist of nonaccrual loans, loans held-for-sale and property acquired in settlement of loans, which is known as other real estate owned (OREO), including foreclosure. When a borrower fails to make a payment on a loan, the Bank and/or its loan servicers take prompt steps to have the delinquency cured and the loan restored to current status. This includes a series of actions such as phone calls, letters, customer visits and, if necessary, legal action. In the event the loan has a guarantee, the Bank may seek to recover on the guarantee, including, where applicable, from the SBA. Loans that remain delinquent are reviewed for reserve provisions and charge-off. The Bank’s collection efforts continue after the loan is charged off, except when a determination is made that collection efforts have been exhausted or are not productive.

    The Bank may from time to time agree to modify the contractual terms of a borrower’s loan. In cases where such modifications represent a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status until the Bank determines that future collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured, which generally requires that the borrower demonstrate performance according to the restructured terms for a period of at least six months. At December 31, 2023, modified loans to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty totaled $6.8 million, of which $5.8 million were classified as performing.

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    At December 31, 2023, non-performing assets totaled $27.0 million, or 3.5% of total assets compared to $15.7 million, or 1.7% of total assets at March 31, 2023. The following table sets forth information with respect to the Bank’s non-performing assets at the dates indicated:
Non Performing Assets
$ in thousandsDecember 31, 2023September 30, 2023June 30, 2023March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis (1):
Gross loans receivable:
One-to-four family$4,295 $3,942 $4,154 $4,001 $4,066 
Multifamily2,627 1,131 824 71 71 
Commercial real estate5,937 4,522 4,522 7,190 7,275 
Business14,009 6,198 6,098 998 973 
Consumer45 30 — 
Total nonaccrual loans26,913 15,823 15,599 12,261 12,385 
Other non-performing assets (2):
Real estate owned60 60 60 60 60 
Total non-performing assets (3)
$26,973 $15,883 $15,659 $12,321 $12,445 
Nonaccrual loans to total loans4.31 %2.59 %2.64 %2.05 %2.11 %
Non-performing loans to total loans4.31 %2.59 %2.64 %2.05 %2.11 %
Non-performing assets to total assets3.48 %2.14 %2.20 %1.70 %1.75 %
Allowance to total loans0.94 %0.98 %0.99 %0.87 %0.88 %
Allowance to nonaccrual loans21.91 %37.96 %37.55 %42.65 %41.61 %
(1) Nonaccrual status denotes any loan where the delinquency exceeds 90 days past due, or in the opinion of management, the collection of contractual interest and/or principal is doubtful. Payments received on a nonaccrual loan are either applied to the outstanding principal balance or recorded as interest income, depending on assessment of the ability to collect on the loan.
(2) Other non-performing assets generally represent loans that the Bank is in the process of selling and has designated held-for-sale or property acquired by the Bank in settlement of loans less costs to sell (i.e., through foreclosure, repossession or as an in-substance foreclosure). These assets are recorded at the lower of their cost or fair value.
(3) Modified loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that are performing in accordance with their modified terms for less than six months and those not performing in accordance with their modified terms are considered nonaccrual and are included in the nonaccrual category in the table above. At December 31, 2023, there were $5.8 million of these modified loans that have performed in accordance with their modified terms for a period of at least six months. These loans are generally considered performing loans and are not presented in the table above.

Subprime Loans

    In the past, the Bank originated or purchased a limited amount of subprime loans (which are defined by the Bank as those loans where the borrowers have FICO scores of 660 or less at origination). At December 31, 2023, the Bank had $2.7 million in subprime loans, or 0.4% of its total loan portfolio, of which $0.8 million are non-performing loans.

Non-Interest Income

    Non-interest income increased $1.5 million, or 150.0%, to $2.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to $1.0 million for the prior year quarter. For the nine months ended December 31, 2023, non-interest income increased $2.0 million, or 71.4%, to $4.8 million, compared to $2.8 million for the prior year period. Non-interest income for the current quarter included $1.4 million grant income recognized from the Bank's award through the CDFI Fund's Equitable Recovery Program. The Bank also recognized $0.5 million grant income associated with a loan program no longer in existence, that had been transferred to the Bank through an acquired institution during the second quarter of the current fiscal year. In addition, other non-interest income included a $296 thousand death benefit recorded in BOLI income during the three months ended December 31, 2023.

Non-Interest Expense

    Non-interest expense increased $0.6 million, or 8.0%, to $8.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to $7.5 million for the prior year quarter. For the nine months ended December 31, 2023, non-interest expense increased $1.3 million, or 5.7%, to $24.0 million, compared to $22.7 million for the prior year period. Employee compensation and benefits increased compared to the prior year periods due to the Company's transition to a new payroll and benefits
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administrator during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, and new permanent staff hired to replace temporary consultants. Data processing expense was higher due to upgraded cybersecurity systems and the implementation of service contracts for new consumer loan and deposit products. Other non-interest expense increased due to higher legal expense and operating charge-offs compared to the prior year periods.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

    Not applicable, as the Company is a smaller reporting company.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer), has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as amended. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must necessarily reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

Based on the foregoing evaluation, our Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2023.

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
    There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

    From time to time, the Company and the Bank or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries are parties to various legal proceedings incident to their business. At December 31, 2023, certain claims, suits, complaints and investigations (collectively “proceedings”) involving the Company and the Bank or a subsidiary, arising in the ordinary course of business, have been filed or are pending.  The Company is unable at this time to determine the ultimate outcome of each proceeding, but believes, after discussions with legal counsel representing the Company and the Bank or the subsidiary in these proceedings, that it has meritorious defenses to each proceeding and appropriate measures have been taken to defend the interests of the Company, Bank or subsidiary. There were no legal proceedings pending or known to be contemplated against us that in the opinion of management, would be expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company or the Bank.

Item 1A.Risk Factors

    There have been no material changes in risk factors applicable to the Company from those disclosed in "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2023.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

    Not applicable.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

    None.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

    Not applicable.

Item 5.Other Information

    During the three months ended December 31, 2023, no directors or executive officers of the Company adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of the Company securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) and/or any "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement."











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Item 6.Exhibits

The following exhibits are submitted with this report:
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation of Carver Bancorp, Inc. (1)
3.2
3.3
4.1
Stock Certificate of Carver Bancorp, Inc. (1)
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
10.1
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, formatted in XBRL (Extensive Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2023 (unaudited) and March 31, 2023; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited); (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited); (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited); (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited); and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
104The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL.
(1)
Incorporated herein by reference from the Exhibits to the Form S-4, Registration Statement and amendments thereto, initially filed on June 7, 1996, Registration No. 333-5559.
(2)
Incorporated herein by reference from the Exhibits to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2011.
(3)
Incorporated herein by reference from the Exhibits to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.
(4)
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission filed on July 6, 2011.
(5)
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission filed on November 1, 2011.
(6)
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission filed on February 1, 2021.
(7)
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission filed on February 1, 2021.
(8)
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission filed on September 30, 2021.
(9)
Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission filed on October 3, 2023.

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SIGNATURES

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 CARVER BANCORP, INC.
 
Date:February 14, 2024/s/ Craig C. MacKay
 Craig C. MacKay
 Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:February 14, 2024/s/ Christina L. Maier
 Christina L. Maier
 First Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

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