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BANNER CORP
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How BANR rewrote its risk factors

10-K ITEM 1A · FY2024 → FY2025
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  • Our operations are significantly influenced by national and regional economic conditions.
  • Our client base is highly concentrated in the Puget Sound region and Eastern Washington.
  • A deterioration in the business environment in these regions, or the financial challenges of one or more large employers in these areas, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects.
  • As we expand into other areas, including San Diego, Sacramento, and other parts of California, we face additional concentration risks in these markets.
  • Broader economic factors such as inflation, unemployment, money supply fluctuations, changes in monetary policy, and volatility in interest rate markets also may adversely affect our profitability.
  • Uncertainty regarding the timing, magnitude or pace of potential interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve, particularly following a prolonged period of elevated rates, may negatively affect borrowing demand, asset yields, deposit pricing, and economic activity in our market areas.
  • Furthermore, trade disputes, tariffs, or shifts in trade policies between the United States and other nations could disrupt supply chains, increase costs for businesses, and reduce export opportunities for our clients.
  • These developments may, in turn, negatively impact our client’s operations and, consequently, our financial performance.
  • A downturn in economic conditions, whether due to inflation, recessive trends, geopolitical conflicts, or environmental and climate-related events such as wildfires, floods, or other natural disasters, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations, including but not limited to: • Reduced demand for our products and services, potentially leading to a decline in our overall loans or assets; • Elevated instances of loan delinquencies, problematic assets, and foreclosures; • An increase in our allowance for credit losses on loans; • Declines in collateral values linked to our loans, thereby diminishing borrowing capacities and asset values tied to existing loans; • Reduced net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors, possibly impairing their ability to meet commitments to us; and • Reduction in our low-cost or non-interest-bearing deposits.
  • Real estate values are influenced by a range of factors, including economic conditions, interest rates, government policies, natural disasters, construction and material availability, and other market or policy factors.
  • Our financial condition and results of operations are influenced by monetary, fiscal, and trade policies, including those of the Federal Reserve, the U.S.
  • Treasury, and other governmental authorities.
  • Actions by these authorities may lead to inflation, deflation, changes in interest rates, or other economic conditions that could materially adversely affect our results of operations.
  • Tariffs, supply-chain disruptions, or rising costs could reduce the ability of our clients, particularly small- and medium-sized businesses, to repay loans, negatively affecting credit quality and financial performance of our loan portfolios.
  • Prolonged inflation may increase operational costs, including wages and benefits, while fluctuations in interest rates and the yield curve can significantly impact our net interest income.
  • Interest rates may not move in alignment with inflation or deflation, adding uncertainty to the economic environment.
  • Risks Related to Credit and Lending Our loan portfolio includes loans with a higher risk of loss.
  • In addition to first-lien one- to four-family residential real estate lending, we originate construction, land and land development loans, commercial and multifamily real estate loans, commercial business loans, agricultural mortgage and business loans, and consumer loans, primarily within our market areas.
  • As of December 31, 2025, we had $10.15 billion outstanding in these non-first-lien one- to four-family residential real estate loan categories, compared to $9.76 billion as of December 31, 2024.
  • At December 31, 2025, construction and land loans were $1.71 billion, or 15% of our total loan portfolio.
  • Such challenges could result from difficulties in estimating construction costs, assessing the value of the property upon project completion, or accounting for regulatory impacts.
  • At December 31, 2025, non-performing construction and land loans totaled $6.4 million, or 14% of total non-performing loans.
  • Properties under construction are also challenging to sell and typically need to be completed before a sale can occur, which could increase the risk of loan losses if the property cannot be sold or completed as planned.
  • Speculative construction loans present additional risks because end-purchasers may not be identified, and unsold inventory or market weakness could result in loan losses. • Commercial and Multifamily Real Estate Loans .
  • At December 31, 2025, commercial and multifamily real estate loans were $4.90 billion, or 42% of our total loan portfolio.
  • These balloon payments may require the borrower to either sell or refinance the underlying property, and refinancing may be difficult or unavailable due to elevated interest rates, tighter underwriting standards, declining property values, or reduced lender appetite, heightening the risk of default or non-payment.
  • In recent years, the commercial real estate market has experienced substantial growth, with increased competition contributing to historically low capitalization rates and rising property values.
  • More recently, the commercial real estate market has been affected by higher interest rates, tighter credit conditions, and changing economic and workplace dynamics.
  • The adoption of remote and hybrid work models has led many companies to re-evaluate their long-term real estate needs.
  • Although certain employers have increased in-office requirements, others are downsizing or shifting to hybrid models, and demand for office space in certain markets has remained structurally lower than pre-pandemic levels, creating uncertainty in demand for office space and other commercial properties.
  • This trend could result in prolonged vacancies, declining rental income, refinancing challenges, and reduced property values, particularly for certain property types or markets, adversely affecting the performance of our commercial real estate loan portfolio.
  • Federal banking regulators have increased supervisory focus on commercial real estate exposures, particularly with respect to refinancing risk, collateral valuation, and borrower equity levels, which may subject us to heightened examination scrutiny, additional risk management expectations, or more conservative supervisory expectations.
  • Failures in our risk management policies and controls could lead to higher delinquencies and losses, adversely affecting our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
  • At December 31, 2025, non-performing commercial and multifamily real estate loans totaled $525,000, or 1% of total non-performing loans. • Commercial Business Loans.
  • At December 31, 2025, commercial business loans were $2.41 billion, or 21% of our total loan portfolio.
  • At December 31, 2025, non-performing commercial business loans totaled $6.8 million, or 15% of total non-performing loans. • Agricultural Loans .
  • At December 31, 2025, agricultural loans were $353.2 million, or 3% of our total loan portfolio.
  • At December 31, 2025, non-performing agricultural loans totaled $4.6 million, or 10% of total non-performing loans. • Consumer Loans .
  • At December 31, 2025, consumer loans were $768.5 million, or 6% of our total loan portfolio.
  • Home equity lines of credit, which represented 88% of our total consumer loan portfolio at December 31, 2025, generally entail greater risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans where we are in the first lien position.

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Gone since FY2024

  • Our operations are significantly affected by national and regional economic conditions.
  • Our client base is highly concentrated in the Puget Sound area and eastern Washington.
  • A deterioration in the business environment in these regions, or one or more businesses with a large employee base in these areas, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects.
  • As we expand into other areas, such as San Diego, Sacramento, and throughout California, we face additional concentration risks in those markets.
  • Furthermore, trade wars, tariffs, or shifts in trade policies between the United States and other nations could disrupt supply chains, increase costs for businesses, and reduce export opportunities for our clients.
  • These developments may, in turn, negatively impact these businesses and, by extension, our operations and financial performance.
  • A downturn in economic conditions, be it due to inflation, recessive trends, geopolitical conflicts, adverse weather, severe fire or other natural disasters, or other factors, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations, including but not limited to: • Reduced demand for our products and services, potentially leading to a decline in our overall loans or assets; • Elevated instances of loan delinquencies, problematic assets, and foreclosures; • An increase in our allowance for credit losses on loans; • Declines in collateral values linked to our loans, thereby diminishing borrowing capacities and asset values tied to existing loans; • Reduced net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors, possibly impairing their ability to meet commitments to us; and • Reduction in our low-cost or non-interest-bearing deposits.
  • Real estate values are influenced by a range of factors, including economic conditions, government policies, natural disasters (e.g., fires, earthquakes, flooding and tornadoes), and trade-related pressures affecting construction costs or material availability.
  • Our financial condition and results of operations are affected by credit policies of monetary authorities, particularly the Federal Reserve.
  • Actions by monetary and fiscal authorities, including the Federal Reserve, could lead to inflation, deflation, or other economic phenomena that could adversely affect our financial performance.
  • Higher U.S. tariffs on imported goods could exacerbate inflationary pressures by increasing the cost of goods and materials for businesses and consumers.
  • This may particularly affect small to medium-sized businesses, as they are less able to leverage economies of scale to mitigate cost pressures compared to larger businesses.
  • Consequently, our business clients may experience increased financial strain, reducing their ability to repay loans and adversely impacting our results of operations and financial condition.
  • Furthermore, a prolonged period of inflation could cause wages and other costs to the Company to increase, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
  • Virtually all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature, and as a result, interest rates tend to have a more significant impact on our performance than general levels of inflation or deflation.
  • However, interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or magnitude as the prices of goods and services, creating additional uncertainty in the economic environment.
  • T able of C onten ts Risks Related to Credit and Lending Our loan portfolio includes loans with a higher risk of loss.
  • In addition to first-lien one- to four-family residential real estate lending, we originate construction and land and land development loans, commercial and multifamily real estate loans, commercial business loans, agricultural mortgage and business loans, and consumer loans, primarily within our market areas.
  • As of December 31, 2024, we had $9.76 billion outstanding in these non-first-lien one- to four-family residential real estate loan categories, compared to $9.29 billion as of December 31, 2023.
  • At December 31, 2024, construction and land loans were $1.52 billion, or 14% of our total loan portfolio.
  • These challenges arise from difficulties in estimating construction costs, assessing market value upon project completion, and accounting for the impact of government regulations on real property.
  • Accurately evaluating the total funds required to complete a project and determining the loan-to-value ratio for the completed project is often challenging.
  • At December 31, 2024, non-performing construction and land loans totaled $4.0 million, or 11% of total non-performing loans.
  • Properties under construction are also challenging to sell and typically need to be completed before a sale can occur, complicating the management of problem construction loans.
  • This may require advancing additional funds or contracting with another builder to complete the project, exposing us to market risks and potential losses on unpaid loan funds and associated costs.
  • Speculative construction loans present additional risks related to finding buyers for completed projects.
  • To mitigate this risk, we actively monitor the number of unsold homes in our construction loan portfolio and local housing markets to maintain a balance between home sales and new loan originations.
  • We also limit the number of speculative construction loans approved for each builder based on factors such as financial capacity, market demand, and the ratio of sold to unsold inventory.
  • Additionally, we diversify risk by working with a large number of small- to mid-sized builders across a broad geographic region, encompassing multiple sub-markets within our service area. • Commercial and Multifamily Real Estate Loans .
  • At December 31, 2024, commercial and multifamily real estate loans were $4.76 billion, or 42% of our total loan portfolio.
  • These balloon payments may require the borrower to either sell or refinance the underlying property, potentially increasing the risk of default or non-payment.
  • At December 31, 2024, non-performing commercial and multifamily real estate loans totaled $2.2 million, or 6% of total non-performing loans. • Commercial Business Loans.
  • At December 31, 2024, commercial business loans were $2.42 billion, or 21% of our total loan portfolio.
  • At December 31, 2024, non-performing commercial business loans totaled $7.1 million, or 19% of total non-performing loans.
  • T able of C onten ts • Agricultural Loans .
  • At December 31, 2024, agricultural loans were $340.3 million, or 3% of our total loan portfolio.
  • At December 31, 2024, non-performing agricultural loans totaled $8.5 million, or 23% of total non-performing loans. • Consumer Loans .
  • At December 31, 2024, consumer loans were $721.4 million, or 6% of our total loan portfolio.
  • Home equity lines of credit, which represented 87% of our total consumer loan portfolio at December 31, 2024, generally entail greater risk than one- to four-family residential mortgage loans where we are in the first lien position.
  • At December 31, 2024, non-performing consumer loans totaled $4.9 million, or 13% of total non-performing loans.

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