{"product_id":"plbc-vrio-analysis","title":"Plumas Bancorp (PLBC): VRIO Analysis [Mar-2026 Updated]","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlocking the secrets to Plumas Bancorp (PLBC)'s enduring success starts here: this VRIO analysis distills whether its core assets are truly Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized to create a sustainable competitive advantage. Dive in below to see the definitive verdict on their market strength and strategic positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlumas Bancorp (PLBC) - VRIO Analysis: 1. Strategic Geographic Footprint (CA\/NV\/OR)\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re looking at how Plumas Bancorp’s physical presence actually translates into a competitive edge, not just a list of addresses. Honestly, for a regional bank, where you are is everything. The footprint across Northern California, Nevada, and Oregon is their bedrock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue:\u003c\/strong\u003e This specific footprint lets Plumas Bancorp tailor its lending and deposit gathering right where its management team has deep roots. Think about it: they can structure a loan for a timber operation in Plumas County, California, or a small business in Carson City, Nevada, with local insight that a San Francisco or Salt Lake City bank just can't match. This localized approach supports steady, organic growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a holding company with assets hitting $2.3 billion as of mid-2025, having that precise cluster of 19 branch locations across those specific, often less-saturated, regional markets is genuinely unique. Most banks of that size are either concentrated heavily in one metro area or spread too thin across major interstates. Plumas has carved out a niche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s moderately tough to copy. A competitor could buy a bank, sure, but replicating the local market knowledge, the relationships built since 1980, and establishing that physical presence across Northern CA\/NV takes significant time and capital investment. It’s not just about buying real estate; it’s about earning trust over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, they are organized to capture this. Management is clearly rooted in these local markets, focusing on steady, relationship-driven growth, even after the 2025 Cornerstone Community Bank acquisition. They have the structure to integrate new local teams and maintain that community focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e This translates to a \u003cstrong\u003eSustained Competitive Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e. The network is too embedded, too specific to the local economic fabric, to be easily replicated by a larger, more distant competitor in the near term. It’s a moat built on geography and reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math on the physical footprint as of their latest filings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMetric\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eValue (2025 Data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSource Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTotal Assets (Q2 2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2.3 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePost-Cornerstone Acquisition\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTotal Offices (Q3 2025 Filing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTotal Offices reported in September 2025 filing\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEmployees (Q3 2025 Filing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e233\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTotal Employees reported in September 2025 filing\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eLoan Production Offices (LPOs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eLocations in Oregon and CA\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat this estimate hides is the density within the key California counties. They have multiple branches in areas like Shasta and Butte counties, which is key for local deposit gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThirteen CA branches focus on counties like Plumas, Lassen, and Shasta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo NV branches cover Carson City and Washoe (Reno).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLPOs in Oregon (Klamath Falls) support regional lending.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinance: draft 13-week cash view by Friday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlumas Bancorp (PLBC) - VRIO Analysis: 2. Post-Acquisition Scale and Diversification\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue:\u003c\/strong\u003e The July 2025 acquisition of Cornerstone Community Bank boosted gross loans by \u003cstrong\u003e49%\u003c\/strong\u003e and deposits by \u003cstrong\u003e35%\u003c\/strong\u003e, pushing combined assets to \u003cstrong\u003e$2.3 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cornerstone's pre-merger assets were \u003cstrong\u003e$648 million\u003c\/strong\u003e as of March 31, 2025. The combined entity manages total loans of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e$1.5 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e and total deposits of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e$1.8 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e as of September 30, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCornerstone (Pre-Acquisition, 3\/31\/25)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlumas Bancorp (Combined, Q3 2025 Basis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Assets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$648 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2.3 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGross Loans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$492 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$1.50B\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e49%\u003c\/strong\u003e increase)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Deposits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$572 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$1.8 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e35%\u003c\/strong\u003e increase)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBranch Locations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (Added)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e19\u003c\/strong\u003e total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The successful integration of a significant, complementary regional bank is a rare feat that immediately changes the competitive scale. The transaction added four new branches, expanding the footprint to 19 locations across Northern California and Western Nevada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temporary; while the deal is done, replicating the successful integration process and gaining the acquired assets is hard in the near term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes; the Q3 2025 results show the integration is underway, though it caused one-time expense pressures. The successful conversion occurred in July 2025 with retention of most employees. The impact on GAAP profitability was notable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ3 2025 Net Income: \u003cstrong\u003e$5.1 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ3 2024 Net Income: \u003cstrong\u003e$7.8 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvision for Credit Losses: Surged to \u003cstrong\u003e$5.37 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-Interest Expense: Rose \u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-over-Year to \u003cstrong\u003e$15.1 million\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003e$0.88 million\u003c\/strong\u003e in merger costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Excluding merger\/CECL day-1 items): \u003cstrong\u003e$9.5 million\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temporary; the immediate benefit is clear, but the value is realized only through successful, ongoing integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlumas Bancorp (PLBC) - VRIO Analysis: 3. High Net Interest Margin (NIM) Acumen\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintained a strong Net Interest Margin of \u003cstrong\u003e4.83%\u003c\/strong\u003e in Q3 2025, up from \u003cstrong\u003e4.76%\u003c\/strong\u003e in the previous year, showing effective asset\/liability management. Net interest income rose \u003cstrong\u003e33%\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-over-Year to \u003cstrong\u003e$25.2M\u003c\/strong\u003e in Q3 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This NIM is high compared to many larger, more deposit-sensitive regional banks. For context, the banking industry's NIM for Q4 2024 was \u003cstrong\u003e3.28%\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the community bank NIM was \u003cstrong\u003e3.44%\u003c\/strong\u003e in Q4 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Difficult; high NIM often reflects superior pricing power or a specific, hard-to-replicate funding mix. The NIM improvement in Q3 2025 was supported by strategic liability management post-acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes; management is focused on optimizing the financial structure, as noted post-acquisition. Management explicitly stated actions to improve NIM post-Cornerstone integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustained; the ability to consistently price assets and manage funding costs above peers suggests a durable skill. The NIM of \u003cstrong\u003e4.83%\u003c\/strong\u003e in Q3 2025 demonstrates this capability despite merger-related costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey financial metrics illustrating NIM drivers for Q3 2024 versus Q3 2025:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ3 2024 (Implied\/Reported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ3 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Interest Margin (NIM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.76%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.83%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Interest Income (NII)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$18.8M (Implied from 33% YoY growth to $25.2M)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$25.2M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Gross Loans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,003.5M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,496.5M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoan Yield (Q3 vs Q3 prior year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.00%\u003c\/strong\u003e (Q3 2023)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.21%\u003c\/strong\u003e (Q3 2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManagement actions taken to optimize the funding structure and support the NIM:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaying off \u003cstrong\u003e$38.5M\u003c\/strong\u003e in brokered Certificates of Deposit (CDs) post-acquisition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaying off \u003cstrong\u003e$15M\u003c\/strong\u003e in Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) borrowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransferring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e$60M\u003c\/strong\u003e in reciprocal deposits to repo funding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cornerstone acquisition added \u003cstrong\u003e$580M\u003c\/strong\u003e in deposits to the balance sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagement expects the cost of funds to “decrease slightly” following these actions and the September Fed rate cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlumas Bancorp (PLBC) - VRIO Analysis: 4. SBA Nationwide Preferred Lender Status\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e\u003ch\u003eValue\u003c\/h\u003e\u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides streamlined processing for U.S. Small Business Administration guaranteed loans. Loan yields benefited from fixed-rate SBA originations of approximately $75M at 8.3% in Q2 2025. The Preferred Lender status supports a key business segment, with the bank having facilitated nearly $1 billion in SBA 7(a) loans since 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e\u003ch\u003eRarity\u003c\/h\u003e\u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining this status requires consistent performance and adherence to strict federal guidelines. The bank has held nationwide Preferred Lender status with the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e\u003ch\u003eImitability\u003c\/h\u003e\u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficult; it is a regulatory designation earned through proven operational excellence, not just a service offering. The SBA program has been managed by the same Senior Vice President for nearly 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e\u003ch\u003eOrganization\u003c\/h\u003e\u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes; the bank has a history of SBA loan production, though it saw a recent dip in Q2 2025. The Q2 2025 earnings report noted a decline in SBA loan production during the comparison periods. The bank's Q2 2025 Net Income was $6.3 million, down from $6.8 million in Q2 2024. Diluted EPS for Q2 2025 was $1.05 per share, down from $1.15 per share in Q2 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Financial and SBA Context:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQ2 2025 (PLBC)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQ2 2024 (PLBC)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQ2 FY2025 (National SBA 7(a))\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Income (Millions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$6.3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiluted EPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1.05\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1.15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNonperforming Assets (% of Loans)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.34%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.90%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoan Volume (Count)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A (Dip Noted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22,764\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoan Funding (Billions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver \u003cstrong\u003e$10 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e\u003ch\u003eCompetitive Advantage\u003c\/h\u003e\u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustained; the operational infrastructure supporting this status is a long-term asset. The bank is increasing staff capacity to support SBA loan growth throughout 2025 and beyond. The bank's SBA team prides itself on common-sense lending, quick and transparent communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting Data Points:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet interest margin for Q2 2025 was 4.83%, which would have been 4.93% excluding a $344K interest reversal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGross loans for PLBC stood at $1.0 billion at June 30, 2025, an increase of 2% from June 30, 2024.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal deposits for PLBC grew 5% to $1.4 billion at June 30, 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational SBA 7(a) loan count increased 35% year-over-year in Q2 FY2025 compared to Q2 FY2024 (16,784 loans).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational SBA 7(a) loan dollars approved increased 45% year-over-year in Q2 FY2025 compared to Q2 FY2024 ($6.92 billion).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlumas Bancorp (PLBC) - VRIO Analysis: 5. High-Quality, Rate-Sensitive Deposit Franchise\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe franchise's value is derived from its high proportion of sticky, non-brokered funding, which is less susceptible to immediate market rate fluctuations compared to wholesale funding sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDate\/Period End\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Interest Bearing Demand Deposits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 31, 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e51%\u003c\/strong\u003e of total deposits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage Interest-Bearing Deposit Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree Months Ended March 31, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.11%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Deposits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeptember 30, 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1.4 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete absence of brokered deposits across multiple reporting periods demonstrates a rare reliance on core, community-based funding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo brokered deposits reported as of September 30, 2023, December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe composition of deposits includes significant non-interest-bearing demand deposits, such as \u003cstrong\u003e51%\u003c\/strong\u003e at March 31, 2024.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImitability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a trust-based, sticky deposit base is a function of sustained community banking presence and relationship management, making it difficult to replicate quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiquidity management is formally organized around leveraging this deposit base through competitive pricing and maintaining access to contingent funding sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquidity needs are managed by offering competitive rates on deposit products and the use of established lines of credit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFederal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB) borrowing capacity was up to \u003cstrong\u003e$251 million\u003c\/strong\u003e secured by loans at March 31, 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterest expense changes reflect rate sensitivity and management actions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeposit Type Interest Change\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriod Comparison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Interest Paid on Deposits Increase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ1 2025 vs Q1 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$710 thousand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoney Market Accounts Interest Increase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ1 2025 vs Q1 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$770 thousand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSavings Deposits Interest Increase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ1 2025 vs Q1 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$26 thousand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustained; this funding structure provides a lower cost of funds foundation compared to peers reliant on more volatile or rate-sensitive wholesale funding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlumas Bancorp (PLBC) - VRIO Analysis: 6. Deep Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Lending Expertise\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue:\u003c\/strong\u003e CRE loans comprised \u003cstrong\u003e56.8%\u003c\/strong\u003e of the total loan portfolio as of December 31, 2023, indicating specialized underwriting and relationship management in this sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This level of concentration suggests deep, specialized knowledge within the bank’s core operating regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Difficult; competitors would need to hire away key personnel or build similar regional expertise from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes; the bank is structured to support its lending processes through ongoing refinements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temporary; high concentration is a risk if the CRE market turns, but the expertise itself is a strength now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bank's focus on CRE lending is further detailed by recent portfolio activity and composition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGross loans as of June 30, 2025, were \u003cstrong\u003e$1.0 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRE loans increased by \u003cstrong\u003e$85 million\u003c\/strong\u003e between June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e78%\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Company's loan portfolio was comprised of variable rate loans as of June 30, 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoans indexed to the prime interest rate represented approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16%\u003c\/strong\u003e of the total loan portfolio as of June 30, 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following table provides a snapshot of key financial metrics as of the latest reported dates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount \/ Percentage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCitation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRE Loans as % of Total Loans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e56.8%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecember 31, 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGross Loans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1.0 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune 30, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRE Loan Dollar Increase (YoY)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$85 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune 30, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Deposits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1.4 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune 30, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Equity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$193 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune 30, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBook Value per Share\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$32.54\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune 30, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariable Rate Loans as % of Portfolio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e78%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune 30, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe geographic distribution of Commercial Real Estate Loans as of September 30, 2025, shows concentration in specific regions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCA - Northern Sacramento Valley: \u003cstrong\u003e32%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNV - Western: \u003cstrong\u003e21%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCA - Greater Sacramento: \u003cstrong\u003e16%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCA - Northern: \u003cstrong\u003e9%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCA - San Joaquin Valley: \u003cstrong\u003e8%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlumas Bancorp (PLBC) - VRIO Analysis: 7. Established Contingent Liquidity Backstops\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Access to up to \u003cstrong\u003e\\$255 million\u003c\/strong\u003e from the FHLB and capacity at the FRB Discount Window (\u003cstrong\u003e\\$98 million\u003c\/strong\u003e as of June 30, 2025) provides a strong safety net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The size and established relationship with the FHLB of San Francisco, secured by a large loan pool (\u003cstrong\u003e\\$439 million\u003c\/strong\u003e), is a significant, ready resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Difficult; these lines are based on regulatory standing and collateral quality, which takes time to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes; management actively uses these lines as part of its liability management strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustained; the pre-arranged nature of these facilities is a major structural advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Company manages its liquidity by offering competitive rates on deposit products and utilizing established credit lines. As of September 30, 2025, the total available borrowing capacity from primary contingent sources was substantial, supporting the liquidity position, which also included cash and unpledged Available-For-Sale (AFS) investments totaling approximately \u003cstrong\u003e\\$555 million\u003c\/strong\u003e to cover uninsured, uncollateralized deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLiquidity Backstop Facility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailable Borrowing Capacity (as of 09\/30\/2025)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollateral Base Reference (as of 06\/30\/2025)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutstanding Borrowings (as of 09\/30\/2025)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFHLB of San Francisco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\\$272 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial and residential mortgage loans totaling \u003cstrong\u003e\\$439 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\\$0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFRB Discount Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\\$63 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInvestment securities with a fair value of \u003cstrong\u003e\\$101 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\\$0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrespondent Banks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\\$70 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\\$15 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Company's management of liquidity is demonstrated by the following details regarding its contingent funding sources as of the latest reported dates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe FHLB line is secured by commercial and residential mortgage loans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe FRB Discount Window borrowing capacity is secured by investment securities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrespondent bank borrowings outstanding as of September 30, 2025, totaled \u003cstrong\u003e\\$15 million\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a fixed rate of \u003cstrong\u003e3.85%\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first five years, then floating linked to WSJ Prime for the remaining eight-year term, due January 25, 2035, and are prepayable with no penalties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal deposits at September 30, 2025, were \u003cstrong\u003e\\$1.4 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUninsured deposits were \u003cstrong\u003e31%\u003c\/strong\u003e of total deposits as of September 30, 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlumas Bancorp (PLBC) - VRIO Analysis: 8. Community-Centric Management Culture\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus on client advocacy, local management, and community engagement drives customer loyalty and relationship depth, which translates to stable deposits and loan demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue (As of 12\/31\/2024)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue (As of 06\/30\/2025)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Deposits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1.4 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$1.4 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e (up \u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e from 06\/30\/2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Interest-Bearing Demand Deposits (% of Total Deposits)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e51%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData not explicitly available for 06\/30\/2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGross Loans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$1.0 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e (up \u003cstrong\u003e6%\u003c\/strong\u003e from 12\/31\/2023)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$1.0 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e (up \u003cstrong\u003e2%\u003c\/strong\u003e from 06\/30\/2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Equity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$178 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$193 million\u003c\/strong\u003e (up \u003cstrong\u003e17%\u003c\/strong\u003e from 06\/30\/2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRarity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an industry increasingly dominated by remote or centralized decision-making, a truly locally-managed, award-winning community bank is rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRanked \u003cstrong\u003e#5\u003c\/strong\u003e in CB Resource's CB Top Ten™ Report for Q1 2024 for community banks with assets between \u003cstrong\u003e$1 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e$5 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwarded the Raymond James Bankers Cup for the seventh consecutive year (as of September 2024), ranking in the top \u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e out of 203 community banks with assets between \u003cstrong\u003e$500 million\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e$10 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed to the KBW Bank Honor Roll for the third time (as of September 2024); only \u003cstrong\u003e18 institutions\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e5%\u003c\/strong\u003e of those screened, made the list in 2024.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRanked \u003cstrong\u003e8th\u003c\/strong\u003e on American Banker's 2023 list of the Top \u003cstrong\u003e100\u003c\/strong\u003e community banks under \u003cstrong\u003e$2 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e in assets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery difficult; culture is socially complex and path-dependent, hard to copy through policy alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrganization\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes; this philosophy is explicitly stated as the driver for growth and competitiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresident and CEO stated the focus is on 'building strong communities' and 'building meaningful, lasting relationships with our clients.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bank completed acquisitions of Cornerstone Community Bank and Bancorp, welcoming their leadership for 'ongoing success of our combined organization.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompetitive Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustained; culture is one of the hardest things for a competitor to overcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlumas Bancorp (PLBC) - VRIO Analysis: 9. Strong Regulatory Capital Ratios\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e Value: The bank maintains a well-capitalized status, with a Tier 1 Leverage Ratio of \u003cstrong\u003e12.3%\u003c\/strong\u003e at Q1 2025, well above minimums, signaling financial strength. \u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e Rarity: Being well-capitalized provides a buffer against unexpected credit losses, like the increased provision seen in Q3 2025 of \u003cstrong\u003e$5.8 million\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e Imitability: Difficult; capital is built over time through retained earnings and prudent risk management. \u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e Organization: Yes; the bank emphasizes strong governance and a proven record of profitability. \u003c\/h\u003e\n\u003ch\u003e Competitive Advantage: Sustained; regulatory capital is a hard, verifiable asset that underpins all other activities. \u003c\/h\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Capital Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ1 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ2 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ3 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTier 1 Leverage Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11.3%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.3%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.7%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Equity Tier 1 Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.4%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17.8%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17.9%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Risk-Based Capital Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17.6%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19.0%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19.2%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllowance for Credit Losses (ACL) at September 30, 2025: \u003cstrong\u003e$19.6 million\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACL as a percentage of total loans at September 30, 2025: \u003cstrong\u003e1.30%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNonperforming Assets at September 30, 2025: \u003cstrong\u003e$15.2 million\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Deposits at June 30, 2025: \u003cstrong\u003e$1.4 billion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinance Memo Draft for Next ALCO Meeting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTO:\u003c\/strong\u003e ALCO Members\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFROM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finance Department\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Next Tuesday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUBJECT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comparison of CRE Concentration Risk (Capability 6) vs. Liquidity Backstops (Capability 7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following presents a comparison of the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) concentration risk metric against available primary and secondary liquidity backstops as of the latest reported periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecific Data Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmount\/Percentage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDate\/Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRE Concentration Risk (Capability 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial Real Estate Loans as % of Total Loan Portfolio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e56.8%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecember 31, 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRE Concentration Risk (Capability 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGross Loans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1.50B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeptember 30, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquidity Backstops (Capability 7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFHLB Borrowing Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to \u003cstrong\u003e$251 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 31, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquidity Backstops (Capability 7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFRB Discount Window Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to \u003cstrong\u003e$115 million\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 31, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquidity Backstops (Capability 7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrespondent Bank Unsecured Lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$70 million\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e$50M\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003e$20M\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 31, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CRE concentration level of \u003cstrong\u003e56.8%\u003c\/strong\u003e as of year-end 2023 requires continued monitoring against the backdrop of the total loan portfolio growth to \u003cstrong\u003e$1.50B\u003c\/strong\u003e by Q3 2025. 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