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10-Q 1 fnwb-33118x10q.htm 10-Q Document
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018
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: 001-36741
FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington
46-1259100
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
(I.R.S. Employer
or organization)
I.D. Number)
105 West 8th Street, Port Angeles, Washington
98362
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(360) 457-0461

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.
Yes ý No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).
Yes ý No ¨

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
x
Non-accelerated filer
¨
Smaller reporting company
¨
Emerging growth company
x

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. ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ¨ No ý

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: As of May 2, 2018 , there were 11,577,394 shares of common stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding.





FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
Item 1 - Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings
Item 1A - Risk Factors
Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4 - Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5 - Other Information
Item 6 - Exhibits
SIGNATURES


As used in this report, the terms, “we,” “our,” and “us,” and “Company” refer to First Northwest Bancorp ("First Northwest") and its consolidated subsidiary, unless the context indicates otherwise. When we refer to “First Federal” or the “Bank” in this report, we are referring to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles, the wholly owned subsidiary of First Northwest Bancorp.





PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share information) (Unaudited)

ASSETS
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Cash and due from banks
$
13,209

$
13,777

Interest-bearing deposits in banks
11,941

23,024

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value
258,218

290,242

Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost
47,709

50,126

Loans held for sale

788

Loans receivable (net of allowance for loan losses of $8,984 and $8,760)
798,828

779,111

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, at cost
6,389

7,023

Accrued interest receivable
3,641

3,745

Premises and equipment, net
14,361

13,739

Mortgage servicing rights, net
1,104

1,095

Bank-owned life insurance, net
28,873

28,724

Prepaid expenses and other assets
5,312

4,265

Total assets
$
1,189,585

$
1,215,659

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits
$
880,622

$
885,032

Borrowings
122,949

144,100

Accrued interest payable
210

325

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
10,172

7,929

Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
2,130

1,228

Total liabilities
1,016,083

1,038,614

Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 5,000,000 shares, no shares issued or outstanding


Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 75,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 11,577,394 shares at March 31, 2018, and 11,785,507 shares at December 31, 2017
116

118

Additional paid-in capital
109,354

111,106

Retained earnings
78,822

78,602

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
(3,747
)
(1,573
)
Unearned employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) shares
(11,043
)
(11,208
)
Total shareholders' equity
173,502

177,045

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
1,189,585

$
1,215,659


See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.

3


FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2018
2017
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans receivable
$
8,583

$
7,479

Interest on mortgage-backed securities
1,297

1,298

Interest on investment securities
862

580

Interest on deposits and other
45

21

FHLB dividends
59

30

Total interest income
10,846

9,408

INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits
985

718

Borrowings
889

585

Total interest expense
1,874

1,303

Net interest income
8,972

8,105

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
310

215

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
8,662

7,890

NONINTEREST INCOME
Loan and deposit service fees
893

821

Mortgage servicing fees, net of amortization
62

69

Net gain on sale of loans
167

284

Net gain on sale of investment securities
122


Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance
149

178

Income from death benefit on bank-owned life insurance, net

768

Other income
89

81

Total noninterest income
1,482

2,201

NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Compensation and benefits
4,811

4,530

Real estate owned and repossessed assets expense (income), net
8

(50
)
Data processing
628

597

Occupancy and equipment
1,102

985

Supplies, postage, and telephone
231

198

Regulatory assessments and state taxes
126

133

Advertising
324

179

Professional fees
322

371

FDIC insurance premium
76

54

Other
647

501

Total noninterest expense
8,275

7,498


INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
1,869

2,593

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
346

429

NET INCOME
$
1,523

$
2,164

Basic earnings per share
$
0.15

$
0.20

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.14

$
0.20


See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.

4


FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
2018
2017
NET INCOME
$
1,523

$
2,164

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on securities:
Unrealized holding (loss) gain, net of tax (benefit) provis ion of $(551) and $133, respectively
(2,078
)
257

Reclassification adjustment for net gains on sales of securities realized in income, net of taxes of $(26) and $0, respectively
(96
)

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
(2,174
)
257

COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
$
(651
)
$
2,421



See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.

5


FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017
(Dollars in thousands, except share information) (Unaudited)

Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Unearned
ESOP
Shares
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Net of Tax
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
Shares
Amount
BALANCE, December 31, 2016
12,153,946

$
122

$
114,021

$
75,833

$
(11,847
)
$
(1,237
)
$
176,892

Net income
2,164

2,164

Common stock repurchased
(76,100
)
(1
)
(760
)
(435
)
(1,196
)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
257

257

Share-based compensation
217

217

ESOP shares committed to be released
39

164

203

BALANCE, March 31, 2017
12,077,846

$
121

$
113,517

$
77,562

$
(11,683
)
$
(980
)
$
178,537

BALANCE, December 31, 2017
11,785,507

$
118

$
111,106

$
78,602

$
(11,208
)
$
(1,573
)
$
177,045

Net income
1,523

1,523

Common stock repurchased
(208,113
)
(2
)
(2,080
)
(1,303
)
(3,385
)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
(2,174
)
(2,174
)
Share-based compensation
273

273

ESOP shares committed to be released
55

165

220

BALANCE, March 31, 2018
11,577,394

$
116

$
109,354

$
78,822

$
(11,043
)
$
(3,747
)
$
173,502



See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.

6


FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2018
2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
$
1,523

$
2,164

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
332

322

Amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on investments, net
496

248

Accretion of deferred loan fees, net
(49
)
(11
)
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights, net
47

48

Additions to mortgage servicing rights, net
(56
)
(58
)
Provision for loan losses
310

215

Deferred federal income taxes
(350
)
492

Allocation of ESOP shares
220

203

Share-based compensation
273

217

Gain on sale of loans, net
(167
)
(284
)
Gain on sale of securities available for sale, net
(122
)

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance, net
(149
)
(178
)
Income from death benefit on bank-owned life insurance, net

(768
)
Origination of loans held for sale
(5,640
)
(6,491
)
Proceeds from loans held for sale
6,595

6,614

Change in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable
104

(65
)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
(117
)
(486
)
Decrease in accrued interest payable
(115
)
(9
)
Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities
2,243

801

Net cash from operating activities
5,378

2,974

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of securities available for sale
(12,935
)
(35,769
)
Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal repayments of securities available for sale
9,077

15,552

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale
32,859


Proceeds from maturities, calls, and principal repayments of securities held to maturity
2,315

892

Redemption (purchase) of FHLB stock
634

(942
)
Proceeds from sale of real estate owned and repossessed assets
31

164

Net increase in loans receivable
(20,012
)
(16,023
)
Purchase of premises and equipment, net
(954
)
(163
)
Net cash from investing activities
11,015

(36,289
)

See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.

7


FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2018
2017
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net (decrease) increase in deposits
$
(4,410
)
$
13,643

Proceeds from FHLB advances
173,095

92,463

Repayment of FHLB advances
(194,246
)
(71,793
)
Net increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance
902

737

Repurchase of common stock
(3,385
)
(1,196
)
Net cash from financing activities
(28,044
)
33,854

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(11,651
)
539

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
36,801

22,649

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
$
25,150

$
23,188

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest on deposits and borrowings
$
1,989

$
1,312

Income taxes
$

$
525

NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale
$
(2,751
)
$
391

Loans transferred to real estate owned and repossessed assets, net of deferred loan fees and allowance for loan losses
$
34

$
9




See selected notes to the consolidated financial statements.

8

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Critical Accounting Policies

Organization and Nature of business - First Northwest Bancorp, a Washington corporation, became the holding company of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles on January 29, 2015, upon completion of the Bank's conversion from a mutual to stock form of organization (the "Conversion"). In connection with the Conversion, the Company issued an aggregate of 12,167,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $10.00 per share for gross proceeds of $121.7 million . An additional 933,360 shares of Company common stock and $400,000 in cash were contributed to the First Federal Community Foundation ("Foundation"), a charitable foundation that was established in connection with the Conversion, resulting in the issuance of a total of 13,100,360 shares. The Company received $117.6 million in net proceeds from the stock offering of which $58.4 million were contributed to the Bank upon Conversion.

Pursuant to the Bank's Plan of Conversion (the "Plan") adopted by its Board of Directors, and as approved by its members, the Company established an employee stock ownership plan ("ESOP"). On December 18, 2015, the ESOP completed its open market purchases, with funds borrowed from the Company, of 8% of the common stock issued in the Conversion for a total of 1,048,029 shares.

First Northwest's business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investment in First Federal. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including the consolidated unaudited financial statements and related data, relates primarily to the Bank.

The Bank is a community-oriented financial institution providing commercial and consumer banking services to individuals and businesses in Western Washington State with offices in Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, and Whatcom counties. These services include deposit and lending transactions that are supplemented with borrowing and investing activities.

Basis of presentation - The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KT for the six months ended December 31, 2017 . In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP have been included. The Company changed its fiscal year from June 30 to December 31 effective December 31, 2017. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for future periods.

In preparing the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to a determination of the allowance for loan losses ("ALLL"), mortgage servicing rights, fair value of financial instruments, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the valuation of impaired loans.

Principles of consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Northwest Bancorp and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Federal. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Subsequent Events - The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure and determined there are no such events or transactions requiring recognition or disclosure.

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . In August 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date , which postponed the effective date of 2014-09. Subsequently, in March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations . This amendment clarifies that an entity

9

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


should determine if it is the principal or the agent for each specified good or service promised in a contract with a customer. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing . The core principle of Topic 606 is that an entity must recognize revenue when it has satisfied a performance obligation of transferring promised goods or services to a customer. In general, the new guidance requires companies to use more judgment and make more estimates than under current guidance, including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. These standards were effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company has analyzed its revenue sources of noninterest income to determine when the satisfaction of the performance obligation occurs and the appropriate recognition of revenue. The adoption of these ASUs did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as the Company did not identify any significant changes in the timing of revenue recognition when considering the amended accounting guidance since it is consistent with the Company’s current accounting policy for contracts.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities . ASU 2016-01 requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. In addition, the amendments in this ASU require an entity to disclose the fair value of financial instruments using the exit price notion. Exit price is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The amendments in this ASU were effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has used the exit price notion in the fair value disclosure of financial instruments in Note 9 of this report. The adoption of ASU 2016-01 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments . The ASU provides specific guidance on eight classification issues in order to achieve more consistent reporting. The amendments in this ASU were effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not currently have items on its cash flow statement that were impacted by adoption of this ASU and therefore adoption of ASU 2016-15 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-08, Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities . The ASU shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium using the earliest call date. The amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2017-08 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting . This ASU provides clarity on the guidance related to stock compensation when there have been changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award to which an entity would be required to apply modification accounting under ASC 718. The ASU provides the three following criteria must be met in order to not account for the effect of the modification of terms or conditions: the fair value, the vesting conditions and the classification as an equity or liability instrument of the modified award is the same as the original award immediately before the original award is modified. The amendments in this ASU were effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company has not had any modifications on share-based payment awards and therefore the adoption of ASU 2017-09 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2018, FASB issued ASU No. 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740) . This ASU was issued to provide guidance on the income tax accounting implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and allows for entities to report provisional amounts for specific income tax effects of the Act for which the accounting under Topic 740 was not yet complete but a reasonable estimate could be determined. A measurement period of one-year is allowed to complete the accounting effects under Topic 740 and revise any previous estimates reported. Any provisional amounts or subsequent adjustments included in an entity’s

10

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


financial statements during the measurement period should be included in income from continuing operations as an adjustment to tax expense in the reporting period the amounts are determined. The Company adopted this ASU with the provisional adjustments as reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements on Form 10-KT as of December 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2018, the Company did not incur any adjustments to the provisional recognition.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements - In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases . ASU 2016-02 is intended to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. The principal change required by this ASU relates to lessee accounting, and is that for operating leases, a lessee is required to (1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position, (2) recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis, and (3) classify all cash payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. If a lessee makes this election, it should recognize lease expense for such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. ASU 2016-02 also changes disclosure requirements related to leasing activities, and requires certain qualitative disclosures along with specific quantitative disclosures. The amendments in ASU 2016-02 are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early application of the amendments in ASU 2016-02 is permitted. The Company is compiling an inventory of all leased assets to determine the impact of ASU 2016-02 on its financial condition and results of operations. Once adopted, we expect to report higher assets and liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a result of including right-of-use assets and lease liabilities related to certain banking offices and certain equipment under noncancelable operating lease agreements, which currently are not reflected in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We do not expect the guidance to have a material impact on the Consolidated Statements of Income or Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Loss , which updates 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. ASU No. 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Upon adoption, the Company will change processes and procedures to calculate the allowance for loan losses, including changes in assumptions and estimates to consider expected credit losses over the life of the loan versus the current accounting practice that utilizes the incurred loss model. In addition, the current accounting policy and procedures for other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities available for sale will be replaced with an allowance approach. At this time, we do not anticipate an increase to the ALLL as a result of the implementation of this ASU based on the preliminary review and testing of different models being evaluated. The Company has formed an internal project management team which will coordinate and monitor implementation progress, work with our third-party vendor, and implement changes to processes and procedures to ensure the Company is fully compliant with the amendments at the adoption date.

In August 2017, FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). This ASU was issued to provide investors better insight to an entity’s risk management hedging strategies by permitting companies to recognize the economic results of its hedging strategies in its financial statements. The amendments in this ASU permit hedge accounting for hedging relationships involving nonfinancial risk and interest rate risk by removing certain limitations in cash flow and fair value hedging relationships. In addition, the ASU requires an entity to present the earnings effect of the hedging instrument in the same income statement line item in which the earnings effect of the hedged item is reported. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. Adoption of ASU 2017-12 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications - Certain amounts in the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current unaudited financial statement presentation with no effect on net income or shareholders' equity.


11

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Note 2 - Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of securities classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at March 31, 2018 , are summarized as follows:
Amortized Cost
Gross
Unrealized Gains
Gross
Unrealized Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Available for Sale
Municipal bonds
$
10,523

$
124

$
(23
)
$
10,624

U.S. government agency issued asset-backed securities (ABS agency)
16,266

22

(199
)
16,089

Corporate issued asset-backed securities (ABS corporate)
22,818


(126
)
22,692

Corporate issued debt securities (Corporate debt)
9,986

213

(159
)
10,040

U.S. Small Business Administration securities (SBA)
40,521

53

(225
)
40,349

Mortgage-backed securities:
U.S. government agency issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS agency)
144,359

12

(4,199
)
140,172

Corporate issued mortgage-backed securities (MBS corporate)
18,520

14

(282
)
18,252

Total securities available for sale
$
262,993

$
438

$
(5,213
)
$
258,218

Held to Maturity
Municipal bonds
$
12,121

$
114

$
(6
)
$
12,229

SBA
368


(2
)
366

Mortgage-backed securities:
MBS agency
35,220

86

(634
)
34,672

Total securities held to maturity
$
47,709

$
200

$
(642
)
$
47,267



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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of securities classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at December 31, 2017 , are summarized as follows:
Amortized Cost
Gross
Unrealized Gains
Gross
Unrealized Losses
Estimated
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Available for Sale
Municipal bonds
$
13,058

$
391

$
(15
)
$
13,434

ABS agency
21,972

36

(238
)
21,770

ABS corporate
22,823


(55
)
22,768

Corporate debt
19,835

195

(122
)
19,908

SBA
47,325

98

(149
)
47,274

Mortgage-backed securities:
MBS agency
146,532

36

(2,026
)
144,542

MBS corporate
20,721

18

(193
)
20,546

Total securities available for sale
$
292,266

$
774

$
(2,798
)
$
290,242

Held to Maturity
Municipal bonds
$
13,963

$
156

$

$
14,119

SBA
399


(4
)
395

Mortgage-backed securities:
MBS agency
35,764

338

(350
)
35,752

Total securities held to maturity
$
50,126

$
494

$
(354
)
$
50,266




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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The following shows the unrealized gross losses and fair value of the investment portfolio by length of time that individual securities in each category have been in a continuous loss position as of March 31, 2018 :
Less Than Twelve Months
Twelve Months or Longer
Total
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
(In thousands)
Available for Sale
Municipal bonds
$
(16
)
$
4,270

$
(7
)
$
110

$
(23
)
$
4,380

ABS agency
(62
)
8,856

(137
)
2,617

(199
)
11,473

ABS corporate
(126
)
22,692



(126
)
22,692

Corporate debt
(159
)
4,827



(159
)
4,827

SBA
(59
)
7,199

(166
)
7,268

(225
)
14,467

Mortgage-backed securities:
MBS agency
(613
)
29,138

(3,586
)
109,328

(4,199
)
138,466

MBS corporate
(88
)
8,160

(194
)
6,314

(282
)
14,474

Total available for sale
$
(1,123
)
$
85,142

$
(4,090
)
$
125,637

$
(5,213
)
$
210,779

Held to Maturity
Municipal bonds
$

$
315

$
(6
)
$
962

$
(6
)
$
1,277

SBA
(2
)
366



(2
)
366

Mortgage-backed securities:
MBS agency
(118
)
13,665

(516
)
18,163

(634
)
31,828

Total held to maturity
$
(120
)
$
14,346

$
(522
)
$
19,125

$
(642
)
$
33,471


The following shows the unrealized gross losses and fair value of the investment portfolio by length of time that individual securities in each category have been in a continuous loss position as of December 31, 2017 :
Less Than Twelve Months
Twelve Months or Longer
Total
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
(In thousands)
Available for Sale
Municipal bonds
$
(11
)
$
4,276

$
(4
)
$
114

$
(15
)
$
4,390

ABS agency


(238
)
7,294

(238
)
7,294

ABS corporate
(55
)
22,768



(55
)
22,768

Corporate debt
(122
)
4,864



(122
)
4,864

SBA
(45
)
7,421

(104
)
8,067

(149
)
15,488

Mortgage-backed securities:
MBS agency
(394
)
57,081

(1,632
)
85,421

(2,026
)
142,502

MBS corporate
(22
)
5,808

(171
)
10,172

(193
)
15,980

Total available for sale
$
(649
)
$
102,218

$
(2,149
)
$
111,068

$
(2,798
)
$
213,286

Held to Maturity
SBA
$
(4
)
$
395

$

$

$
(4
)
$
395

Mortgage-backed securities:
MBS agency
(6
)
1,001

(344
)
18,494

(350
)
19,495



Total held to maturity
$
(10
)
$
1,396

$
(344
)
$
18,494

$
(354
)
$
19,890



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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The Company may hold certain investment securities in an unrealized loss position that are not considered other than temporarily impaired ("OTTI"). At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , there were 68 and 63 investment securities in an unrealized loss position, respectively.

We believe that the unrealized losses on our investment securities relate principally to the general change in interest rates and illiquidity, and not credit quality, that has occurred since the initial purchase, and such unrecognized losses or gains will continue to vary with general interest rate level fluctuations in the future. Certain investments in a loss position are guaranteed by government entities or government sponsored entities. The Company does not intend to sell the securities in an unrealized loss position and believes it is not likely it will be required to sell these investments prior to a market price recovery or maturity.

There were no OTTI losses during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 .

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities by contractual maturity are shown in the following tables at the dates indicated. Expected maturities of mortgage-backed securities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties; therefore, these securities are shown separately.
March 31, 2018
Available-for-Sale
Held-to-Maturity
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Due within one year
$

$

$

$

Due after one through five years
7,323

7,102

1,688

1,686

Due after five through ten years
13,023

12,618

2,676

2,603

Due after ten years
142,533

138,704

30,856

30,383

Total mortgage-backed securities
162,879

158,424

35,220

34,672

All other investment securities:
Due within one year




Due after one through five years
4,286

4,270

742

751

Due after five through ten years
18,531

18,517

6,904

6,939

Due after ten years
77,297

77,007

4,843

4,905

Total all other investment securities
100,114

99,794

12,489

12,595

Total investment securities
$
262,993

$
258,218

$
47,709

$
47,267



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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


December 31, 2017
Available-for-Sale
Held-to-Maturity
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Due within one year
$

$

$

$

Due after one through five years
7,363

7,260

1,957

1,973

Due after five through ten years
13,337

13,127

2,835

2,792

Due after ten years
146,553

144,701

30,972

30,987

Total mortgage-backed securities
167,253

165,088

35,764

35,752

All other investment securities:
Due within one year




Due after one through five years
4,388

4,380



Due after five through ten years
29,482

29,661

9,491

9,574

Due after ten years
91,143

91,113

4,871

4,940

Total all other investment securities
125,013

125,154

14,362

14,514

Total investment securities
$
292,266

$
290,242

$
50,126

$
50,266



Sales of securities available-for-sale for the periods shown are summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
(In thousands)
Proceeds from sales
$
32,859

$

Gross realized gains
164


Gross realized losses
(42
)



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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Note 3 - Loans Receivable

Loans receivable consisted of the following at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family
$
347,453

$
355,391

Multi-family
68,095

73,767

Commercial real estate
220,542

202,956

Construction and land
75,684

71,145

Total real estate loans
711,774

703,259

Consumer:
Home equity
38,538

38,473

Other consumer
39,478

28,106

Total consumer loans
78,016

66,579

Commercial business loans
16,163

16,303

Total loans
805,953

786,141

Less:
Net deferred loan fees
501

724

Premium on purchased loans, net
(2,360
)
(2,454
)
Allowance for loan losses
8,984

8,760





Total loans receivable, net
$
798,828

$
779,111


Allowance for Loan Losses. The Company maintains a general allowance for loan losses based on evaluating known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio, including management’s continuing analysis of the factors underlying the quality of the loan portfolio. These factors include changes in the size and composition of the loan portfolio, actual loan loss experience, and current and anticipated economic conditions. The reserve is an estimate based upon factors and trends identified by management at the time the financial statements are prepared.

The following tables summarize changes in the ALLL and loan portfolio by segment and impairment method for the periods shown:
At or For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
One-to-
four family
Multi-family
Commercial
real estate
Construction
and land
Home
equity
Other
consumer
Commercial
business
Unallocated
Total
(In thousands)
ALLL:
Beginning balance
$
3,061

$
648

$
1,847

$
648

$
787

$
712

$
265

$
792

$
8,760

Provision for loan losses
105

(1
)
206

31

(51
)
331

444

(755
)
310

Charge-offs





(123
)


(123
)
Recoveries
1




8

28



37

Ending balance
$
3,167

$
647

$
2,053

$
679

$
744

$
948

$
709

$
37

$
8,984



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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


At March 31, 2018
One-to-
four family
Multi-family
Commercial
real estate
Construction
and land
Home
equity
Other
consumer
Commercial
business
Unallocated
Total
(In thousands)
Total ALLL
$
3,167

$
647

$
2,053

$
679

$
744

$
948

$
709

$
37

$
8,984

General reserve
3,127

646

1,939

678

737

923

123

37

8,210

Specific reserve
40

1

114

1

7

25

586


774

Total loans
$
347,453

$
68,095

$
220,542

$
75,684

$
38,538

$
39,478

$
16,163

$

$
805,953

General reserves (1)
343,809

67,981

216,324

71,905

37,913

39,377

15,299


792,608

Specific reserves (2)
3,644

114

4,218

3,779

625

101

864


13,345

(1) Loans collectively evaluated for general reserves.
(2) Loans individually evaluated for specific reserves.

At or For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
One-to-
four family
Multi-family
Commercial
real estate
Construction
and land
Home
equity
Other
consumer
Commercial
business
Unallocated
Total
ALLL:
(In thousands)
Beginning balance
$
2,892

$
370

$
1,488

$
585

$
794

$
361

$
652

$
918

$
8,060

Provision for loan losses
147

128

184

104

(58
)
106

495

(891
)
215

Charge-offs




(79
)
(33
)


(112
)
Recoveries
25




125

14

1


165

Ending balance
$
3,064

$
498

$
1,672

$
689

$
782

$
448

$
1,148

$
27

$
8,328


At December 31, 2017
One-to-
four family
Multi-family
Commercial
real estate
Construction
and land
Home
equity
Other
consumer
Commercial
business
Unallocated
Total
(In thousands)
Total ALLL
$
3,061

$
648

$
1,847

$
648

$
787

$
712

$
265

$
792

$
8,760

General reserve
3,014

647

1,719

647

779

703

262

792

8,563

Specific reserve
47

1

128

1

8

9

3


197

Total loans
$
355,391

$
73,767

$
202,956

$
71,145

$
38,473

$
28,106

$
16,303

$

$
786,141

General reserves (1)
351,545

73,652

201,885

71,093

37,838

28,047

16,020


780,080

Specific reserves (2)
3,846

115

1,071

52

635

59

283


6,061

(1) Loans collectively evaluated for general reserves.
(2) Loans individually evaluated for specific reserves.

Impaired loans. A loan is considered impaired when First Federal has determined that it may be unable to collect payments of principal or interest when due under the contractual terms of the loan. In the process of identifying loans as impaired, management takes into consideration factors that include payment history and status, collateral value, financial condition of the borrower, and the probability of collecting scheduled payments in the future. Minor payment delays and insignificant payment shortfalls typically do not result in a loan being classified as impaired. The significance of payment delays and shortfalls is considered by management on a case-by-case basis after taking into consideration the totality of circumstances surrounding the loans and the borrowers, including payment history and amounts of any payment shortfall, length and reason for delay, and likelihood of return to stable performance. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for all loans in the portfolio except smaller balance homogeneous loans and certain qualifying troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") loans.

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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



The following table presents a summary of loans individually evaluated for impairment by portfolio segment at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Recorded Investment
Unpaid Principal Balance
Related Allowance
Recorded Investment
Unpaid Principal Balance
Related Allowance
(In thousands)
With no allowance recorded:
One-to-four family
$
465

$
523

$

$
382

$
407

$

Commercial real estate
3,426

3,479


256

378


Construction and land
3,729

3,731



3


Home equity
358

507


365

515


Other consumer

177



124


Commercial business

4



4


Total
7,978

8,421


1,003

1,431


With an allowance recorded:
One-to-four family
3,179

3,399

40

3,464

3,718

47

Multi-family
114

114

1

115

115

1

Commercial real estate
792

800

114

815

821

128

Construction and land
50

75

1

52

76

1

Home equity
267

335

7

270

338

8

Other consumer
101

110

25

59

67

9

Commercial business
864

864

586

283

283

3

Total
5,367

5,697

774

5,058

5,418

197

Total impaired loans:
One-to-four family
3,644

3,922

40

3,846

4,125

47

Multi-family
114

114

1

115

115

1

Commercial real estate
4,218

4,279

114

1,071

1,199

128

Construction and land
3,779

3,806

1

52

79

1

Home equity
625

842

7

635

853

8

Other consumer
101

287

25

59

191

9

Commercial business
864

868

586

283

287

3

Total
$
13,345

$
14,118

$
774

$
6,061

$
6,849

$
197




19

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The following table presents the average recorded investment in loans individually evaluated for impairment and the related interest income recognized for the periods shown:
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
March 31, 2017
Average Recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
Average Recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
(In thousands)
With no allowance recorded:
One-to-four family
$
408

$
8

$
1,512

$
27

Commercial real estate
2,389

27

310

1

Construction and land
2,487

68



Home equity
361

4

301

6

Other consumer

5


1

Total
5,645

112

2,123

35

With an allowance recorded:
One-to-four family
3,381

66

4,022

75

Multi-family
114

1

119

1

Commercial real estate
795

10

1,293

17

Construction and land
51

3

9


Home equity
286

6

376

7

Other consumer
101

2

30


Commercial business
675

3

338

4

Total
5,403

91

6,187

104

Total impaired loans:
One-to-four family
3,789

74

5,534

102

Multi-family
114

1

119

1

Commercial real estate
3,184

37

1,603

18

Construction and land
2,538

71

9


Home equity
647

10

677

13

Other consumer
101

7

30

1

Commercial business
675

3

338

4

Total
$
11,048

$
203

$
8,310

$
139



Interest income recognized on a cash basis on impaired loans for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , was $166,000 and $88,000 , respectively.

20

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans by class of loan at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
(In thousands)
One-to-four family
$
820

$
681

Commercial real estate
260

378

Construction and land
50

52

Home equity
359

365

Other consumer
101

59

Commercial business
583


Total nonaccrual loans
$
2,173

$
1,535


Past due loans. Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. There were no loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 .

The following table presents past due loans, net of partial loan charge-offs, by class, as of March 31, 2018 :
30-59
Days
Past Due
60-89
Days
Past Due
90 Days
or More
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Current
Total
Loans
(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family
$
1,656

$

$
201

$
1,857

$
345,596

$
347,453

Multi-family




68,095

68,095

Commercial real estate




220,542

220,542

Construction and land
38



38

75,646

75,684

Total real estate loans
1,694


201

1,895

709,879

711,774

Consumer:
Home equity
453

5


458

38,080

38,538

Other consumer
145

46

27

218

39,260

39,478

Total consumer loans
598

51

27

676

77,340

78,016

Commercial business loans


583

583

15,580

16,163

Total loans
$
2,292

$
51

$
811

$
3,154

$
802,799

$
805,953



21

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The following table presents past due loans, net of partial loan charge-offs, by class, as of December 31, 2017 :
30-59
Days
Past Due
60-89
Days
Past Due
90 Days
or More
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Current
Total
Loans
(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family
$
213

$

$
231

$
444

$
354,947

$
355,391

Multi-family




73,767

73,767

Commercial real estate
91



91

202,865

202,956

Construction and land
1,187


19

1,206

69,939

71,145

Total real estate loans
1,491


250

1,741

701,518

703,259

Consumer:
Home equity
383

78


461

38,012

38,473

Other consumer
77

30


107

27,999

28,106

Total consumer loans
460

108


568

66,011

66,579

Commercial business loans
648



648

15,655

16,303

Total loans
$
2,599

$
108

$
250

$
2,957

$
783,184

$
786,141


Credit quality indicator. Federal regulations provide for the classification of lower quality loans and other assets, such as debt and equity securities, as substandard, doubtful, or loss; risk ratings 6, 7, and 8 in our 8-point risk rating system, respectively. An asset is considered substandard if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and pay capacity of the borrower or of any collateral pledged. Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that First Federal will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Assets classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values. Assets classified as loss are those considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as assets without the establishment of a specific loss reserve is not warranted.

When First Federal classifies problem assets as either substandard or doubtful, it may establish a specific allowance to address the risk specifically or allow the loss to be addressed in the general allowance. General allowances represent loss allowances that have been established to recognize the inherent risk associated with lending activities but that, unlike specific allowances, have not been specifically allocated to particular problem assets. When an insured institution classifies problem assets as a loss, it is required to charge off such assets in the period in which they are deemed uncollectible. Assets that do not currently expose First Federal to sufficient risk to warrant classification as substandard or doubtful but do possess identified weaknesses are designated as either watch or special mention assets; risk ratings 4 and 5 in our risk rating system, respectively. Loans not otherwise classified are considered pass graded loans and are rated 1-3 in our risk rating system.

Additionally, First Federal categorizes loans as performing or nonperforming based on payment activity. Loans that are more than 90 days past due and nonaccrual loans are considered nonperforming.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The following table represents the internally assigned grade as of March 31, 2018 , by class of loans:
Pass
Watch
Special
Mention
Sub-
Standard
Loss
Total
(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family
$
340,762

$
4,830

$
660

$
1,201

$

$
347,453

Multi-family
67,981


114



68,095

Commercial real estate
206,082

10,015

755

3,690


220,542

Construction and land
65,577

6,314


3,793


75,684

Total real estate loans
680,402

21,159

1,529

8,684


711,774

Consumer:
Home equity
37,492

417

99

530


38,538

Other consumer
39,031

165

81

190

11

39,478

Total consumer loans
76,523

582

180

720

11

78,016

Commercial business loans
14,346

953

281

583


16,163

Total loans
$
771,271

$
22,694

$
1,990

$
9,987

$
11

$
805,953



The following table represents the internally assigned grade as of December 31, 2017 , by class of loans:
Pass
Watch
Special
Mention
Sub-
Standard
Total
(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family
$
348,273

$
4,134

$
1,580

$
1,404

$
355,391

Multi-family
71,535

2,117

115


73,767

Commercial real estate
188,251

9,893

964

3,848

202,956

Construction and land
59,360

8,040

3,662

83

71,145

Total real estate loans
667,419

24,184

6,321

5,335

703,259

Consumer:
Home equity
37,502

323

93

555

38,473

Other consumer
27,646

202

146

112

28,106

Total consumer loans
65,148

525

239

667

66,579

Commercial business loans
14,230

653

772

648

16,303

Total loans
$
746,797

$
25,362

$
7,332

$
6,650

$
786,141



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The following table represents the credit risk profile based on payment activity as of March 31, 2018 , by class of loans:
Nonperforming
Performing
Total
(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family
$
820

$
346,633

$
347,453

Multi-family

68,095

68,095

Commercial real estate
260

220,282

220,542

Construction and land
50

75,634

75,684

Consumer:
Home equity
359

38,179

38,538

Other consumer
101

39,377

39,478

Commercial business
583

15,580

16,163

Total loans
$
2,173

$
803,780

$
805,953



The following table represents the credit risk profile based on payment activity as of December 31, 2017 , by class of loans:
Nonperforming
Performing
Total
(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family
$
681

$
354,710

$
355,391

Multi-family

73,767

73,767

Commercial real estate
378

202,578

202,956

Construction and land
52

71,093

71,145

Consumer:
Home equity
365

38,108

38,473

Other consumer
59

28,047

28,106

Commercial business

16,303

16,303

Total loans
$
1,535

$
784,606

$
786,141


Troubled debt restructuring. A TDR is a loan to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulty that has been modified from its original terms and conditions in such a way that First Federal is granting the borrower a concession of some kind. First Federal has granted a variety of concessions to borrowers in the form of loan modifications. The modifications are generally related to the loan's interest rate, term and payment amount or a combination thereof.

Upon identifying a receivable as a TDR loan, First Federal classifies the loan as impaired for purposes of determining the allowance for loan losses. This requires the loan to initially be evaluated individually for impairment, generally based on the expected cash flows under the new terms discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rates. For TDR loans that subsequently default, the method of determining impairment is generally the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs.

TDR loans may be upgraded in their classification and placed on accrual status once there is a sustained period of repayment performance, usually six months or longer, and there is a reasonable assurance that repayment will continue. First Federal allows reclassification of a troubled debt restructuring back into the general loan pool (as a non-troubled debt restructuring) if the borrower is able to refinance the loan at then-current market rates and meet all of the underwriting criteria of First Federal required of other borrowers. The refinance must be based on the borrower’s ability to repay the debt and no special concessions of rate and/or term are granted to the borrower.

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(Unaudited)



The following table is a summary of information pertaining to TDR loans included in impaired loans at the dates indicated:
March 31,
December 31,
2018
2017
(In thousands)
Total TDR loans
$
4,543

$
4,919

Allowance for loan losses related to TDR loans
159

182

Total nonaccrual TDR loans
372

393


The following table presents newly restructured and renewals or modifications of existing TDR loans by class that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2018 , by type of concession granted.
Number
of Contracts
Rate
Modification
Term
Modification
Combination
Modification
Total
Modifications
(Dollars in thousands)
Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment
One- to four-family
2

$

$

$
180

$
180

2

$

$

$
180

$
180

Post-modification outstanding recorded investment
One- to four-family
2

$

$

$
179

$
179

2

$

$

$
179

$
179


There were no TDR loans which incurred a payment default within 12 months of the restructure date during the three months ended March 31, 2018 .

The following table presents newly restructured and renewals or modifications of existing TDR loans by class that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2017 , by type of concession granted.
Number
of Contracts
Rate
Modification
Term
Modification
Combination
Modification
Total
Modifications
(Dollars in thousands)
Pre-modification outstanding recorded investment
One- to four-family
2

$
95

$
89

$

$
184

Commercial real estate
1



134

134

3

$
95

$
89

$
134

$
318

Post-modification outstanding recorded investment
One- to four-family
2

$
94

$
88

$

$
182

Commercial real estate
1



134

134

3

$
94

$
88

$
134

$
316



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The following is a summary of TDR loans which incurred a payment default within 12 months of the restructure date during the three months ended March 31, 2017 .
Number
of Contracts
Rate
Modification
Term
Modification
Combination
Modification
Total
Modifications
(Dollars in thousands)
TDR loans that subsequently defaulted
One- to four-family
1

$

$

$
50

$
50


No additional funds were committed to be advanced in connection with impaired loans at March 31, 2018 .

The following table presents TDR loans by class at the dates indicated by accrual and nonaccrual status.
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Accrual
Nonaccrual
Total
Accrual
Nonaccrual
Total
(In thousands)
One-to-four family
$
2,824

$
265

$
3,089

$
3,165

$
176

$
3,341

Multi-family
114


114

115


115

Commercial real estate
685

107

792

693

217

910

Home equity
267


267

270


270

Commercial business
281


281

283


283

Total TDR loans
$
4,171

$
372

$
4,543

$
4,526

$
393

$
4,919


Note 4 - Deposits

The aggregate amount of time deposits in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insured limit, currently $250,000 , at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , was $82.6 million and $82.3 million , respectively. Deposits and weighted-average interest rates at the dates indicated are as follows:
Weighted-Average Interest Rate
March 31, 2018
Weighted-Average Interest Rate
December 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
Savings
0.10%
$
107,758

0.05%
$
103,243

Transaction accounts
0.01%
261,001

0.01%
272,484

Money market accounts
0.32%
271,729

0.33%
270,052

Certificates of deposit and jumbo certificates
1.30%
240,134

1.27%
239,253

$
880,622

$
885,032

Weighted-average interest rate
0.47
%
0.45
%


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Maturities of certificates at the dates indicated are as follows:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
(In thousands)
Within one year or less
$
154,303

$
139,613

After one year through two years
50,800

61,906

After two years through three years
19,997

20,732

After three years through four years
9,820

10,089

After four years through five years
5,187

6,886

After five years
27

27

$
240,134

$
239,253


Deposits at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , included $53.2 million and $56.2 million , respectively, in public fund deposits. Investment securities with a carrying value of $38.7 million and $41.0 million were pledged as collateral for these deposits at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. This exceeds the minimum collateral requirements established by the Washington Public Deposit Protection Commission.

Interest on deposits by type for the periods shown was as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2018
2017
(In thousands)
Savings
$
16

$
9

Transaction accounts
4

4

Insured money market accounts
215

212

Certificates of deposit and jumbo certificates
750

493

$
985

$
718


Note 5 - Federal Taxes on Income

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. These calculations are based on many complex factors including estimates of the timing of reversals of temporary differences, the interpretation of federal income tax laws, and a determination of the differences between the tax and the financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ significantly from the estimates and interpretations used in determining the current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities.

Under current Federal income tax regulations, charitable contribution deductions are limited to 10% of taxable income. Due to this limitation, the Company currently has a valuation allowance of $1.2 million for financial statement reporting purposes related to its contribution to the Foundation. The contribution carryforward and related valuation allowance will expire in 2020. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company evaluates whether its deferred tax assets will be realized and adjusts the amount of its valuation allowance, if necessary.

Effective January 1, 2018, the corporate U.S. statutory federal income tax rate was reduced from 35% to 21% under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Company completed its accounting under ASC 740 in December 2017 for all material deferred tax assets and liabilities with provisional amounts recorded for immaterial items. No adjustments were made to provisional

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


amounts during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and none are anticipated during the one year SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 measurement period.

The effective tax rates were 18.5% and 16.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The effective tax rates differ from the statutory maximum federal tax rate for 2018 and 2017 of 21% and 35%, respectively, largely due to the nontaxable earnings on bank owned life insurance and tax-exempt interest income earned on certain investment securities and loans.

Note 6 - Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity. In addition, nonvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are considered participating securities and are included in the computation of earnings per share.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the components used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 .
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2018
2017
(In thousands, except share data)
Numerator:
Net income
$
1,523

$
2,164

Denominator:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
10,491,647

10,812,035

Dilutive restricted stock grants
113,009

107,706

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
10,604,656

10,919,741

Basic earnings per share
$
0.15

$
0.20

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.14

$
0.20


Unallocated ESOP shares are not included as outstanding for either basic or diluted earnings per share calculations. As of March 31, 2018 and 2017 , there were 886,671 and 938,037 shares in the ESOP that remain unallocated, respectively.

Potential dilutive shares are excluded from the computation of EPS if their effect is anti-dilutive. There were no anti-dilutive shares at March 31, 2018 or 2017 .

Note 7 - Employee Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

In connection with the Conversion, the Company established an ESOP for eligible employees of the Company and the Bank. Employees of the Company and the Bank who have been credited with at least 1,000 hours of service during a 12 -month period are eligible to participate in the ESOP.

Pursuant to the Plan, the ESOP purchased shares in the open market with funds borrowed from First Northwest. The Bank will make contributions to the ESOP in amounts necessary to amortize the ESOP loan payable to First Northwest over a period of 20 years, bearing estimated interest at 2.46% . The loan is secured by shares purchased with the loan proceeds and

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


will be repaid by the ESOP with funds from the Bank's discretionary contributions to the ESOP and earnings on the ESOP assets. No payment was made during the three months ended March 31, 2018 .

As shares are committed to be released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the average daily market prices of the shares and the shares become outstanding for EPS computations. The compensation expense is accrued monthly throughout the year. Dividends on allocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings; dividends on unallocated ESOP shares are recorded as a reduction of debt and accrued interest.

Compensation expense related to the ESOP for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , was $220,000 and $203,000 , respectively.

Shares issued to the ESOP as of the dates indicated are as follows:
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
Allocated shares
121,695

121,695

Committed to be released shares
39,663

26,442

Unallocated shares
886,671

899,892

Total ESOP shares issued
1,048,029

1,048,029

Fair value of unallocated shares
$
14,976

$
14,668


Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation

On November 16, 2015 , the Company's shareholders approved the First Northwest Bancorp 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2015 EIP"), which provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units to eligible participants. The cost of awards under the 2015 EIP generally is based on the fair value of the awards on their grant date. The maximum number of shares that may be utilized for awards under the 2015 EIP is 1,834,050 . The 2015 EIP provides for the use of authorized but unissued shares or shares that have been reacquired by First Northwest to fund share-based awards. At March 31, 2018 , there were 1,408,450 total shares available for grant under the 2015 EIP, including 98,414 shares available to be granted as restricted stock.

During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , no shares of restricted stock were awarded and no stock options were granted. Awarded shares of restricted stock vest over five years from the date of grant as long as the eligible participant remains in service to the Company. The Company recognizes compensation expense for the restricted stock awards based on the fair value of the shares at the award date.

For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , total compensation expense for the 2015 EIP was $273,000 and $217,000 , respectively.

Included in the above compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , was directors' compensation of $85,000 and $95,000 , respectively.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The following tables provide a summary of changes in non-vested restricted stock awards for the periods shown:
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Shares
Fair Value
Non-vested at January 1, 2018
347,600

$
13.18

Granted


Vested


Canceled (1)


Non-vested at March 31, 2018
347,600

13.18

(1) A surrender of vested stock awards by a participant surrendering the number of shares valued at the current stock price at the vesting date to cover the total cost of the vested shares. The surrendered shares are canceled and are unavailable for reissue.

For the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Shares
Fair Value
Non-vested at January 1, 2017
390,000

$
12.70

Granted


Vested


Forfeited


Non-vested at March 31, 2017
390,000

12.70


As of March 31, 2018 , there was $3.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested shares granted as restricted stock awards. The cost is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of approximately 3.45 years.

Note 9 - Fair Value Accounting and Measurement

Fair value is the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the Company’s principal market. The Company has established and documented its process for determining the fair values of its assets and liabilities, where applicable. Fair value is based on quoted market prices, when available, for identical or similar assets or liabilities. In the absence of quoted market prices, management determines the fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities using valuation models or third-party pricing services, both of which rely on market-based parameters when available, such as interest rate yield curves, option volatilities and credit spreads, or unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs may be based on management’s judgment, assumptions, and estimates related to credit quality, liquidity, interest rates, and other relevant inputs.

Any changes to valuation methodologies are reviewed by management to ensure they are relevant and justified. Valuation methodologies are refined as more market-based data becomes available.

A three-level valuation hierarchy is used in determining fair value that is based on the transparency of the inputs used in the valuation process. The inputs used in determining fair value in each of the three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:


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(Unaudited)


Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Either: (i) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; (ii) observable inputs, such as interest rates or yield curves; or (iii) inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs.

The hierarchy gives the highest ranking to Level 1 inputs and the lowest ranking to Level 3 inputs. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement.

Qualitative disclosures of valuation techniques - Securities available for sale: where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified as Level 1. Level 1 instruments include highly liquid government bonds, securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, and exchange-traded equity securities.

If quoted prices are not available, management determines fair value using pricing models, quoted prices of similar securities, which are considered Level 2, or discounted cash flows. In certain cases, where there is limited activity in the market for a particular instrument, assumptions must be made to determine their fair value. Such instruments are classified as Level 3.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis - Assets and liabilities are considered to be fair valued on a recurring basis if fair value is measured regularly (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly). The following tables show the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2018
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
or Liabilities
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
(In thousands)
Securities available-for-sale
Municipal bonds
$

$
10,624

$

$
10,624

ABS agency

16,089


16,089

ABS corporate

22,692


22,692

Corporate debt

10,040


10,040

SBA

40,349


40,349

MBS agency

140,172


140,172

MBS corporate

18,252


18,252

$

$
258,218

$

$
258,218


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


December 31, 2017
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
or Liabilities
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
(In thousands)
Securities available-for-sale
Municipal bonds
$

$
13,434

$

$
13,434

ABS agency

21,770


21,770

ABS corporate

22,768


22,768

Corporate debt

19,908


19,908

SBA

47,274


47,274

MBS agency

144,542


144,542

MBS corporate

20,546


20,546

$

$
290,242

$

$
290,242



Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis - Assets are considered to be fair valued on a nonrecurring basis if the fair value measurement of the instrument does not necessarily result in a change in the amount recorded on the consolidated balance sheets. Generally, nonrecurring valuation is the result of the application of other accounting pronouncements that require assets or liabilities to be assessed for impairment or recorded at the lower of cost or fair value.

The following tables present the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2018
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
(In thousands)
Impaired loans
$

$

$
13,345

$
13,345

December 31, 2017
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
(In thousands)
Impaired loans
$

$

$
6,061

$
6,061


At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , there were no impaired loans with discounts to appraisal disposition value or other unobservable inputs.



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


The following tables present the carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2018
Carrying Amount
Estimated Fair Value
Fair Value Measurements Using:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
(In thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
25,150

$
25,150

$
25,150

$

$

Investment securities available for sale
258,218

258,218


258,218


Investment securities held to maturity
47,709

47,267


47,267


Loans receivable, net
798,828

776,640



776,640

FHLB stock
6,389

6,389


6,389


Accrued interest receivable
3,641

3,641


3,641


Mortgage servicing rights, net
1,104

1,821



1,821

Financial liabilities
Demand deposits
$
640,488

$
640,488

$
640,488

$

$

Time deposits
240,134

237,823


237,823


Borrowings
122,949

124,029


124,029


Accrued interest payable
210

210


210




December 31, 2017
Carrying Amount
Estimated Fair Value
Fair Value Measurements Using:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
(In thousands)
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
36,801

$
36,801

$
36,801

$

$

Investment securities available for sale
290,242

290,242


290,242


Investment securities held to maturity
50,126

50,266


50,266


Loans held for sale
788

788


788


Loans receivable, net
779,111

768,181



768,181

FHLB stock
7,023

7,023


7,023


Accrued interest receivable
3,745

3,745


3,745


Mortgage servicing rights, net
1,095

1,669



1,669

Financial liabilities
Demand deposits
$
645,779

$
645,779

$
645,779

$

$

Time deposits
239,253

237,841


237,841


Borrowings
144,100

145,892


145,892


Accrued interest payable
325

325


325



Financial assets and liabilities other than investment securities are not traded in active markets. Estimated fair values require subjective judgments and are approximate. The estimates of fair value in the previous table are not necessarily representative of amounts that could be realized in actual market transactions, or of the underlying value of the Company. The methods and assumptions used by the Company in estimating fair values of financial instruments as set forth below in accordance with ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments , as amended by ASU 2016-01 requiring public entities to use the exit price notion effective January 1, 2018, are as follows:


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Financial instruments with a carrying amount equal to fair value - The fair value of financial instruments that are short-term or reprice frequently and that have little or no risk are considered to have a fair value equal to the carrying amount. These instruments include cash and due from banks, interest bearing deposits with banks, FHLB stock, accrued interest receivable, and accrued interest payable. FHLB stock is not publicly traded, however, it may be redeemed on a dollar-for-dollar basis, for any amount the Bank is not required to hold, subject to the FHLB's discretion. The fair value is therefore equal to the carrying amount.

Securities - Fair values for investment securities are primarily measured using information from a third-party pricing service. The pricing service uses pricing models based on market data. In the event that limited or less transparent information is provided by the third-party pricing service, fair value is estimated using secondary pricing services or non-binding third-party broker quotes.

Loans held for sale - The fair value of loans held for sale is based on quoted market prices from Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac"), which are updated daily and represent prices at which loans are exchanged in high volumes and in a liquid market.

Loans receivable, net - At March 31, 2018 , the fair value of loans and leases is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rate at which similar loans and leases would be made to borrowers with similar credit and for the same remaining maturities. Additionally, to be consistent with the requirements under FASB ASC Topic 820 for Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, the loans and leases were valued at a price that represents the Company’s exit price or the price at which these instruments would be sold or transferred.

At December 31, 2017, fair values were estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans were segregated by type, including fixed and variable one- to four-family residential real estate, commercial, and consumer loans. There is an accurate and reliable secondary market for one- to four-family residential mortgage production, and available market benchmarks are used to establish discount factors for estimating fair value for these types of loans. Commercial and consumer loans use market benchmarks when available; however, due to the varied term structures and credit issues involved, they mainly rely on cash flow projections and repricing characteristics within the loan portfolio. These amounts are discounted further by embedded probable losses expected to be realized in the portfolio.

Mortgage servicing rights, net - The estimated fair value of mortgage servicing rights is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively, is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income.

Deposits - The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as non-interest bearing deposits, savings and interest checking accounts, and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Borrowings - The fair value of FHLB advances and other borrowings are calculated using a discounted cash flow method, adjusted for market interest rates and terms to maturity.

Off-balance-sheet financial instruments - Commitments to extend credit represent all off-balance-sheet financial instruments. The fair value of these commitments is not significant.

Note 10 - Non-interest Income

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company adopted the amendments of ASU 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and all subsequent ASUs that modified Topic 606. The Company has included the following table regarding the Company’s non-interest income for the periods presented.

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FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
(In thousands)
Non-interest income:
Loan fees (1)
$
125

$
96

Deposit fees
392

400

Debit interchange income
32

37

Credit card interchange income
406

357

Investment securities gain (loss), net (1)
122


Gain on loan sales, net (1)
167

284

Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life ins (1)
149

178

Income from bank-owned life insurance payout (1)

768

Other income:




Investment services revenue
74

87

Gain or loss on subsidiary (1)
14


Remaining other income
1

(6
)
Total other income
89

81

Total non-interest income
$
1,482

$
2,201

(1) Not within scope of ASC 606

The Company recognizes revenue as it is earned and noted no impact to its revenue recognition policies as a result of the adoption of ASU 2014-09. The following is a discussion of key revenues within the scope of the new revenue guidance.

Deposit fees - The Company earns fees from its deposit customers for account maintenance, transaction-based activity and overdraft services. Account maintenance fees consist primarily of account fees and analyzed account fees charged on deposit accounts on a monthly basis. The performance obligation is satisfied and the fees are recognized on a monthly basis as the service period is completed. Transaction-based fees on deposit accounts are charged to deposit customers for specific services provided to the customer, such as non-sufficient funds fees, overdraft fees, and wire fees. The performance obligation is completed as the transaction occurs and the fees are recognized at the time each specific service is provided to the customer.

Debit interchange income - Debit and Automated Teller Machine ("ATM") interchange income represent fees earned when a debit card issued by the Company is used. The Company earns interchange fees from debit cardholder transactions through card networks. In addition, the Company earns interchange fees for use of its ATM by customers of other banking institutions. Interchange fees are based on purchase volumes and other factors and are recognized as transactions occur. The performance obligation is satisfied and the fees are earned when the cost of the transaction is charged to the cardholder's debit card. Certain expenses directly associated with the credit and debit card are netted against interchange income.

Credit card interchange income - Credit card interchange income represents fees earned when a credit card issued by the Bank through a third-party vendor is used. Similar to the debit card interchange, the Bank earns an interchange fee for each transaction made with a Bank-branded credit card. The performance obligation is satisfied and the fees are earned when the cost of the transaction is charged to the cardholder's credit card. Certain expenses directly related to the credit card interchange contract are netted against interchange income.

Investment services revenue - Commissions received on the sale of investment related products is determined by a percentage of underlying instruments sold and is recognized when the sale is finalized.

Gains/losses on the sale of other real estate owned are included in non-interest expense and are generally recognized when the performance obligation is complete. This is typically at delivery of control over the property to the buyer at time of each real estate closing.

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward‑looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, are based on certain assumptions and are generally identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates” or similar expressions. Forward‑looking statements include, but are not limited to:
statements of our goals, intentions and expectations;
statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies;
statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and
estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits.
These forward‑looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward‑looking statements due to, among others, the following factors:
changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market area, that are worse than expected;
the credit risks of our lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in our allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets;
fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market area;
a decrease in the secondary market demand for loans that we originate for sale;
management’s assumptions in determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses;
our ability to control operating costs and expenses;
whether our management team can implement our operational strategy, including but not limited to our loan growth;
our ability to successfully integrate any newly acquired assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel into our operations and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames and any goodwill charges related thereto;
our success in opening new branches and home lending centers;
staffing needs and associated expenses in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies;
increases in premiums for deposit insurance;
the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation;
changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long-term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources;
increased competitive pressures among financial services companies;
our ability to attract and retain deposits;
our ability to retain key members of our senior management team;
changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits;

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our ability to successfully manage our growth in compliance with regulatory requirements;
results of examinations of us by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Department of Banks, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, or other regulatory authorities, which could result in restrictions that may adversely affect our liquidity and earnings;
legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business;
adverse changes in the securities markets;
changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institutions regulatory agencies, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board or the Financial Accounting Standards Board;
costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments;
disruptions, security breaches, or other adverse events, failures or interruptions in, or attacks on, our information technology systems or on the third-party vendors who perform several of our critical processing functions;
inability of key third-party vendors to perform their obligations to us; and
other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technical factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services and other risks described elsewhere in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including this Form 10-Q.
These developments could have an adverse impact on our financial position and our results of operations.
Any of the forward looking statements that we make in this report and in other public statements we make may turn out to be wrong because of inaccurate assumptions we might make, because of the factors illustrated above or because of other factors that we cannot foresee. Any forward-looking statements are based upon management’s beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this document or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements discussed in this report might not occur, and you should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

General
First Northwest Bancorp (or the "Company") is a bank holding company which primarily engages in the business activity of its subsidiary, First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles ("First Federal" or the "Bank"). First Federal is a community-oriented financial institution serving Western Washington State. Our thirteen banking locations include ten full-service banking offices, two banking locations primarily serving our customers through the use of Interactive Teller Machines ("ITM"), and a Home Lending Center ("HLC"), which is focused on the origination of loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties. We have five branch offices and two ITM locations in Clallam County, two branch offices in Kitsap County, two branch offices in Whatcom County, a branch office in Jefferson County, and our HLC is located in Seattle, in King County. Our business and operating strategy is focused on diversifying our loan portfolio through geographic expansion and loan product mix, expanding our deposit product offerings by upgrading existing services and increasing our use of technology, and enhancing our infrastructure to support our changing lending and deposit capabilities in order to position ourselves for growth.

We offer a wide range of products and services focused on the lending and depository needs of the communities we serve. While we have a large concentration of first lien one- to four-family mortgage loans, we have increased our origination of commercial real estate, multi-family real estate, and construction loans, as well as engaging in indirect auto lending and auto loan purchase programs, in order to diversify our portfolio and increase interest income. We continue to originate one- to four-family residential mortgage loans and may sell conforming loans into the secondary market to increase noninterest income and improve our interest rate risk, or we may retain select loans in our portfolio to enhance interest income. We offer traditional consumer and business deposit products, including transaction accounts, savings and money market accounts and certificates of deposit for

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individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations. Deposits are our primary source of funds for our lending and investing activities.

First Federal is significantly affected by prevailing economic conditions as well as government policies and regulations concerning, among other things, monetary and fiscal affairs, housing and financial institutions. Deposit flows are influenced by a number of factors, including interest rates paid on competing time deposits, available alternative investments, account maturities, and the overall level of personal income and savings. Lending activities are influenced by the demand for funds, the number and quality of lenders, and regional economic cycles.

Our primary source of pre-tax income is net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on our loans and investments and interest expense paid on our deposits and borrowings. Changes in levels of interest rates affect our net interest income. A secondary source of income is noninterest income, which includes revenue we receive from providing products and services, including service charges on deposit accounts, mortgage banking income, earnings from bank-owned life insurance, and gains and losses from sales of securities.

An offset to net interest income is the provision for loan losses, which represents the periodic charge to operations which is required to adequately provide for probable losses inherent in our loan portfolio. As a loan's risk rating improves, property values increase, or recoveries of amounts previously charged off are received, a recapture of previously recognized provision for loan losses may be added to net interest income.

The noninterest expenses we incur in operating our business consist of salaries and employee benefits and expenses, occupancy and equipment expenses, federal deposit insurance premiums and regulatory assessments, data processing expenses, expenses related to real estate and personal property owned and other miscellaneous expenses.


Critical Accounting Policies

There are no material changes to the critical accounting policies as disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KT for the six months ended December 31, 2017 .

Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017

Assets . Total assets decreased $26.1 million , or 2.1% , to $1.19 billion at March 31, 2018 , from $1.22 billion at December 31, 2017 , primarily due to sales of investment securities which were partially used to pay down borrowings.

Total loans, excluding loans held for sale, increased $19.8 million to $806.0 million at March 31, 2018 , from $786.1 million at December 31, 2017 , a result of new loan originations partially offset by loan sales coupled with normal amortization and prepayment activity. Commercial real estate, other consumer, and construction and land loans increased $17.6 million , $11.4 million , and $4.5 million , respectively, while one- to four-family residential and multi-family loans decreased $7.9 million and $5.7 million , respectively. In addition to our indirect lending program, we began purchasing newly originated auto loans from a company specializing in classic car lending to qualified borrowers throughout the United States. As a result of our indirect lending and purchase programs, we added $11.4 million of newly originated auto loans to our portfolio during the three months ended March 31, 2018 , which was the main contributor to the increase in other consumer loans.
Construction and land loans increased 6.3% to $75.7 million at March 31, 2018 , from $71.1 million at December 31, 2017 , as we continued to focus on construction loan origination activity during the quarter. Our construction loans are geographically disbursed throughout the State of Washington and, as a result, these loans are susceptible to risks that may be different depending on the location of the project. We manage all of our construction lending by utilizing a licensed third party vendor to assist us in monitoring our construction projects.

Undisbursed construction commitments increased $2.8 million , or 4.7% , from December 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018 . Commercial real estate construction commitments include $9.0 million of one- to four-family speculative construction projects, of which there was $6.3 million located in King County, $1.4 million located in Jefferson County and $1.3 million located in Thurston County, Washington.


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The following tables show our construction commitments by type and geographic concentrations at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2018
North Olympic Peninsula (1)
Puget Sound Region (2)
Other Washington
Total
(In thousands)
Construction Commitment
One- to four-family residential
$
14,715

$
13,894

$

$
28,609

Multi-family residential

70,929


70,929

Commercial real estate
2,484

13,659

10,159

26,302

Total commitment
$
17,199

$
98,482

$
10,159

$
125,840

Construction Funds Disbursed
One- to four-family residential
$
4,194

$
6,826

$

$
11,020

Multi-family residential

29,583


29,583

Commercial real estate
878

11,978

10,159

23,015

Total disbursed
$
5,072

$
48,387

$
10,159

$
63,618

Undisbursed Commitment
One- to four-family residential
$
10,521

$
7,068

$

$
17,589

Multi-family residential

41,346


41,346

Commercial real estate
1,606

1,681


3,287

Total undisbursed
$
12,127

$
50,095

$

$
62,222

Land Funds Disbursed
One- to four-family residential
$
6,512

$
1,322

$

$
7,834

Commercial real estate

4,232


4,232

Total disbursed for land
$
6,512

$
5,554

$

$
12,066

(1) Includes Clallam and Jefferson counties.
(2) Includes Kitsap, Mason, Thurston, Pierce, King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Island counties.


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December 31, 2017
North Olympic Peninsula
Puget Sound Region
Other Washington
Total
(In thousands)
Construction Commitment
One- to four-family residential
$
11,570

$
14,824

$

$
26,394

Multi-family residential

61,939


61,939

Commercial real estate
975

14,837

9,811

25,623

Total Commitment
$
12,545

$
91,600

$
9,811

$
113,956

Construction Funds Disbursed
One- to four-family residential
$
3,711

$
5,849

$

$
9,560

Multi-family residential

22,256


22,256

Commercial real estate
594

12,343

9,811

22,748

Total disbursed
$
4,305

$
40,448

$
9,811

$
54,564

Undisbursed Commitment
One- to four-family residential
$
7,859

$
8,975

$

$
16,834

Multi-family residential

39,683


39,683

Commercial real estate
381

2,494


2,875

Total undisbursed
$
8,240

$
51,152

$

$
59,392

Land Funds Disbursed
One- to four-family residential
$
6,606

$
1,242

$

$
7,848

Commercial real estate

8,733


8,733

Total disbursed for land
$
6,606

$
9,975

$

$
16,581



During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , the Company originated $71.9 million of loans, of which $31.1 million , or 43.2% , were originated in the North Olympic Peninsula, $40.3 million , or 56.1% , in the Puget Sound region of Washington, and $507,000 , or 0.7% , in other areas in Washington.

Our allowance for loan losses increased $224,000 , or 2.6% , to $9.0 million at March 31, 2018 , from $8.8 million at December 31, 2017 . The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans remained at 1.1% at both March 31, 2018 , and December 31, 2017 .

Nonperforming loans increased $638,000 , or 41.6% , to $2.2 million at March 31, 2018 , from $1.5 million at December 31, 2017 , mainly attributable to a commercial business loan of $583,000 . Nonperforming loans to total loans increased to 0.3% at March 31, 2018 , from 0.2% at December 31, 2017 , and the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans decreased to 413.4% at March 31, 2018 , from 570.7% at December 31, 2017 . Classified loans increased $3.3 million to $10.0 million at March 31, 2018 , from $6.7 million at December 31, 2017 , mainly attributable a multi-family construction loan of $3.7 million downgraded in March 2018.

At March 31, 2018 , there were $4.5 million in restructured loans, of which $4.2 million were performing in accordance with their modified payment terms and returned to accrual status.

Our allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.1% at both March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . Provision for loan losses was taken during the quarter to provide for specific reserves related to a nonperforming commercial business loan as well as loan growth during the quarter. Also during the quarter, management changed a qualitative factor in its allowance for loan loss calculations which resulted in the application of unallocated reserves to individual loan categories, providing for a more precise allocation of the general reserves for loan losses. There was no material change in our allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans during the quarter due to continued overall strong asset quality and minimal net loan charge-offs. Fluctuations in the balance of nonperforming assets and other credit quality measures are expected as we increase the balance of our loan portfolio. We believe that changes in our credit metrics during the most recent quarter and over the past year were normal fluctuations and not an indication of declining credit quality in our loan portfolio as a whole and that

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our allowance for loan losses was adequate to absorb the known and inherent risks of loss in the loan portfolio as of March 31, 2018 .


Loans receivable, excluding loans held for sale, consisted of the following at the dates indicated :
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
(In thousands)
Real Estate:
One-to-four family
$
347,453

$
355,391

Multi-family
68,095

73,767

Commercial real estate
220,542

202,956

Construction and land
75,684

71,145

Total real estate loans
711,774

703,259

Consumer:
Home equity
38,538

38,473

Other consumer
39,478

28,106

Total consumer loans
78,016

66,579

Commercial business loans
16,163

16,303

Total loans
805,953

786,141

Less:
Net deferred loan fees
501

724

Premium on purchased loans, net
(2,360
)
(2,454
)
Allowance for loan losses
8,984

8,760

Loans receivable, net
$
798,828

$
779,111



The following table represents nonperforming assets at the dates indicated.
March 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
(In thousands)
Nonperforming loans:
Real estate loans:
One- to four-family
$
820

$
681

Commercial real estate
260

378

Construction and land
50

52

Total real estate loans
1,130

1,111

Consumer loans:
Home equity
359

365

Other
101

59

Total consumer loans
460

424

Commercial business
583


Total nonperforming loans
2,173

1,535

Repossessed assets
21

23

Total nonperforming assets
$
2,194

$
1,558

Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of total loans
0.3
%
0.2
%



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Total investment securities decreased $34.4 million , or 10.1% , to $305.9 million at March 31, 2018 , from $340.4 million at December 31, 2017 . We repositioned the investment portfolio by selling certain investments during the quarter for a net gain on sale and repurchasing a lesser amount of additional adjustable-rate securities, which resulted in a decrease in leverage of our capital position and total assets. We continue to evaluate share repurchases and other capital management strategies and seek investment opportunities to continue to prudently leverage capital and improve earnings. In addition, we continue to focus on growing our loan portfolio and improving our earning asset mix over the long term. The average repricing term of our investment securities portfolio was estimated at 4.0 years as of March 31, 2018 , as compared to 3.5 years as of December 31, 2017 , based on the interest rate environment at those times. The increase in time for rates to reset in our investment portfolio during the most recent quarter was the result of the sales of certain adjustable rate securities for a net gain on sale, with a portion of the sales proceeds used to pay down Federal Home Loan Bank short-term advances.

Mortgage-backed securities represent the largest portion of our investment securities portfolio and totaled $193.6 million at March 31, 2018 , a decrease during the quarter of $7.2 million , or 3.6% , from $200.9 million at December 31, 2017 . Other investment securities, including municipal bonds and other asset-backed securities, were $112.3 million at March 31, 2018 , a decrease of $27.2 million from $139.5 million at December 31, 2017 . The investment portfolio, including mortgage-backed securities, had an estimated projected average life of 5.1 years as of March 31, 2018 , and 5.3 years as of December 31, 2017 , based on the interest rate environment at those times. The investment portfolio contains 87.9% of amortizing securities compared to 85.0% at December 31, 2017 , and the projected average life of our securities may vary due to prepayment activity, which, particularly in the mortgage-backed securities portfolio, is generally affected by changing interest rates. Management continues to focus on improving the mix of earning assets by originating loans and decreasing securities as a percentage of earning assets; however, we may purchase investment securities as a source of additional interest income and also in lieu of carrying higher cash balances at nominal interest rates. For additional information, see Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Liabilities. Total liabilities decreased $22.5 million , or 2.2% , to $1.02 billion at March 31, 2018 , from $1.04 billion at December 31, 2017 , primarily the result of a decrease in FHLB borrowings and, to a lesser extent, deposits. FHLB borrowings decreased $21.2 million , or 14.7% , to $122.9 million at March 31, 2018 , from $144.1 million at December 31, 2017 . During the quarter, we paid off FHLB short-term advances of $84.1 million and utilized additional FHLB overnight borrowings of $62.9 million .

Deposit balances decreased $4.4 million , or 0.5% , to $880.6 million at March 31, 2018 , from $885.0 million at December 31, 2017 , which was due to a decrease in business accounts of $13.1 million partially offset by an increase in personal accounts of $8.7 million . An $11.5 million decrease in transaction accounts was partially offset by increases of $4.5 million in savings accounts, $1.7 million in money market accounts and $881,000 in certificates of deposit. Total transaction, savings, and money market account deposits decreased $5.3 million , or 0.8% , to $640.5 million at March 31, 2018 , from $645.8 million at December 31, 2017 . We compete with other financial institutions and financial intermediaries in attracting deposits in our market areas. We believe strong competition for deposits will continue, and we strive to develop innovative product and pricing combinations to attract and retain deposits during the current rising rate environment.

Equity . Total shareholders' equity decreased $3.5 million , or 2.0% , to $173.5 million at March 31, 2018 . The change in shareholders' equity during the quarter was mainly the result of a $2.2 million increase in unrealized losses in our available for sale securities portfolio, which resulted in an increase in other comprehensive loss, net of tax, and decreases in additional paid-in capital of $3.4 million from the repurchase of shares of common stock, partially offset by net income of $1.5 million . During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , we repurchased 208,113 shares of common stock at an average cost of $16.27 per share, pursuant to the Company's stock repurchase plan.


Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017

General. Net income decreased $641,000 , or 29.6% , to $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , compared to net income of $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 . The decrease in net income was primarily due to an increase in noninterest expense coupled with the absence of a $768,000 death benefit received from bank-owned life insurance ("BOLI") during the same period in 2017, and an increase in the provision for loan losses, partially offset by an increase in net interest income and a decrease in the provision for income taxes.


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Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $867,000 to $9.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , from $8.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , mainly as the result of an increase in interest income related to an increase in the average balance of loans receivable during the three months ended March 31, 2018 , supplemented by an increase in both the average balance and yield earned on investment securities. The yield on average interest-earning assets increased 12 basis points to 3.81% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , compared to 3.69% for the same period in the prior year, due primarily to the increase in the average balance of loans receivable.

The net interest margin decreased three basis points to 3.15% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , from 3.18% for the same period in 2017 . The net interest margin decreased primarily due to an increase in the average cost of interest bearing-liabilities.

Of the $867,000 increase in net interest income during the three months ended March 31, 2018 , compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017 , $573,000 was the result of an increase in volume, and $294,000 was due to changes in rates. The increase in loans receivable was the main contributor to the increase in net interest income with $900,000 due to an increase in average volumes and $204,000 due to increases in rates.

The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased to 0.85% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , compared to 0.68% for the same period last year, due primarily to increases in the average balance and cost of certificates of deposit and an increase in the average balance of borrowings.

Interest Income. Total interest income increased $1.4 million , or 15.3% , to $10.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , from $9.4 million for the comparable period in 2017 , primarily due to an increase in the average balance of and yields earned on loans receivable. Interest and fees on loans receivable increased $1.1 million , to $8.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , from $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , due primarily to an increase in the average balance of net loans receivable of $84.7 million as compared to the prior year. Average loan yields increased 10 basis points to 4.35% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017 , as we continued to increase our balance of higher yielding loans, such as construction and commercial real estate loans. We also benefited from increases in short-term interest rates on our adjustable rate loans, such as construction, commercial business, and home equity lines of credit.

Interest income on investment securities increased $282,000 , or 48.6% to $862,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , compared to $580,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , due to a $45.9 million increase in the average balance during the quarter, partially offset by a decrease in average yield of eight basis points as compared to the same period in 2017 . The change in average yields on investment securities does not include the benefit of nontaxable income from municipal bonds. Interest income on mortgage-backed and related securities for the three months ended March 31, 2018 remained virtually unchanged compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017 , reflecting an increase in yield of 19 basis points that was offset by a $15.7 million decrease in the average balance.


The following table compares average earning asset balances, associated yields, and resulting changes in interest income for the periods shown:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
Average Balance
Outstanding
Yield
Average Balance
Outstanding
Yield
Increase/
(Decrease) in
Interest Income
(Dollars in thousands)
Loans receivable, net
$
788,736

4.35
%
$
704,075

4.25
%
$
1,104

Investment securities
132,484

2.60

86,610

2.68

282

Mortgage-backed securities
198,904

2.61

214,637

2.42

(1
)
FHLB stock
7,232

3.26

4,735

2.53

29

Interest-bearing deposits in banks
11,136

1.62

9,795

0.86

24

Total interest-earning assets
$
1,138,492

3.81

$
1,019,852

3.69

$
1,438



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Interest Expense. Total interest expense increased $571,000 , or 43.8% , to $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , compared to $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , due to an increase in deposit costs of $267,000 , or 37.2% , and an increase in borrowing costs of $304,000 , or 52.0% . Deposit costs increased for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , due to increasing interest rates and customers transferring deposit accounts into higher-yielding certificates of deposit. In particular, money market accounts declined $21.9 million between the periods. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $57.1 million , or 8.5% , to $732.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , from $675.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , as we continued to target growth in deposits in new and existing market areas. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , the cost of certificates of deposit increased due to an increase in average balance of $64.6 million and an increase in the average rate paid of 13 basis points, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017 . During the three months ended March 31, 2018 , there were increases in the average balance of savings accounts of $10.8 million and transaction accounts of $3.7 million as compared to the same period in the prior year. The average cost of all deposit products increased to 0.54% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , from 0.43% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , as we paid higher rates to attract new and retain existing deposit balances and customer relationships during the year. Borrowing costs increased due primarily to an increase in the average balance of borrowings of $59.9 million , or 67.2% , as we utilized short-term FHLB advances to fund our operations and purchase additional interest-earning assets.

The following table details average balances, cost of funds and the change in interest expense for the periods shown:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
Increase/
(Decrease)
in Interest
Expense
Average Balance
Outstanding
Rate
Average Balance
Outstanding
Rate
(Dollars in thousands)
Savings accounts
$
108,153

0.06
%
$
97,362

0.04
%
$
7

Transaction accounts
114,984

0.01

111,292

0.01


Money market accounts
268,792

0.32

290,730

0.29

3

Certificates of deposit
240,159

1.25

175,583

1.12

257

Borrowings
149,125

2.38

89,208

2.62

304

Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
881,213

0.85

$
764,175

0.68

$
571


Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was $310,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2018 , compared to $215,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , and was primarily due to specific reserves related to a nonperforming commercial business loan and the increase in the balance of net loans receivable.

The following table details activity and information related to the allowance for loan losses for the periods shown:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
(Dollars in thousands)
Provision for loan losses
$
310

$
215

Net (recoveries) charge-offs
(86
)
53

Allowance for loan losses
8,984

8,328

Allowance for losses as a percentage of total gross loans receivable at the end of this period
1.1
%
1.2
%
Total nonaccruing loans
2,173

2,349

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonaccrual loans at end of period
413.4
%
354.5
%
Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans as a percentage of total loans
0.3
%
0.3
%
Total loans
$
805,953

$
713,455



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Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $719,000 , or 32.7% , to $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , from $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , primarily due to a decrease of $768,000 in income from a death benefit on bank-owned life insurance received during the three months ended March 31, 2017 .

The following table provides a detailed analysis of the changes in the components of noninterest income for the periods shown:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Increase (Decrease)
2018
2017
Amount
Percent
(Dollars in thousands)
Loan and deposit service fees
$
893

$
821

$
72

8.8
%
Mortgage servicing fees, net of amortization
62

69

(7
)
(10.1
)
Net gain on sale of loans
167

284

(117
)
(41.2
)
Net gain on sale of investment securities
122


122

100.0

Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance
149

178

(29
)
(16.3
)
Income from death benefit on bank-owned life insurance, net

768

(768
)
(100.0
)
Other income
89

81

8

9.9

Total noninterest income
$
1,482

$
2,201

$
(719
)
(32.7
)%

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased $777,000 , or 10.4% , to $8.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , compared to $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , primarily as a result of an increase in compensation and benefits, advertising, occupancy and equipment, and other expenses. Generally, noninterest expenses have increased as a result of our past and anticipated future growth. We added more staff to manage our operations, and we rewarded our staff and management for performance through incentive programs and sales commissions. We have also added stock awards and cash bonus programs for certain mid-level management positions which allows us to provide competitive compensation packages that we believe will enable us to attract and retain talented employees. During the last quarter, we opened our newest branch on Bainbridge Island, which contributed to additional compensation and benefits, occupancy and equipment, and other operational expenses over the past year. We expect increased noninterest expenses as we continue to grow and expand into new markets.

The following table provides an analysis of the changes in the components of noninterest expense for the periods shown:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Increase (Decrease)
2018
2017
Amount
Percent
(Dollars in thousands)
Compensation and benefits
$
4,811

$
4,530

$
281

6.2
%
Real estate owned and repossessed assets expense (income), net
8

(50
)
58

116.0

Data processing
628

597

31

5.2

Occupancy and equipment
1,102

985

117

11.9

Supplies, postage, and telephone
231

198

33

16.7

Regulatory assessments and state taxes
126

133

(7
)
(5.3
)
Advertising
324

179

145

81.0

Professional fees
322

371

(49
)
(13.2
)
FDIC insurance premium
76

54

22

40.7

Other
647

501

146

29.1

Total
$
8,275

$
7,498

$
777

10.4
%


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Provision for Income Tax. An income tax expense of $346,000 was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2018 , compared to $429,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , generally due to a decrease in income before taxes of $724,000 . For additional information, see Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.


Average Balances, Interest and Average Yields/Cost
The following table set forth, for the periods indicated, information regarding average balances of assets and liabilities as well as the total dollar amounts of interest income from average interest‑earning assets and interest expense on average interest‑bearing liabilities, resultant yields, interest rate spread, net interest margin (otherwise known as net yield on interest‑earning assets), and the ratio of average interest‑earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities. Also presented is the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets, rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and the resultant spread at March 31, 2018 and 2017 . Income and all average balances are monthly average balances, which management deems to be not materially different than daily averages. Nonaccruing loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.
At March 31, 2018
Three Months Ended March 31,
2018
2017
Yield/
Rate
Average
Balance
Outstanding
Interest
Earned/
Paid
Yield/
Rate
Average
Balance
Outstanding
Interest
Earned/
Paid
Yield/
Rate
Interest-earning assets:
(Dollars in thousands)
Loans receivable, net (1)
4.46
%
$
788,736

$
8,583

4.35
%
$
704,075

$
7,479

4.25
%
Investment securities
2.90

132,484

862

2.60

86,610

580

2.68

Mortgage-backed securities
2.72

198,904

1,297

2.61

214,637

1,298

2.42

FHLB dividends
3.74

7,232

59

3.26

4,735

30

2.53

Interest-bearing deposits in banks
1.67

11,136

45

1.62

9,795

21

0.86

Total interest-earning assets (2)
3.97

1,138,492

10,846

3.81

1,019,852

9,408

3.69

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings accounts
0.10

$
108,153

$
16

0.06

$
97,362

9

0.04

Transaction accounts
0.01

114,984

4

0.01

111,292

4

0.01

Money market accounts
0.32

268,792

215

0.32

290,730

212

0.29

Certificates of deposit
1.30

240,159

750

1.25

175,583

493

1.12

Total deposits
0.47

732,088

985

0.54

674,967

718

0.43

Borrowings
3.35

149,125

889

2.38

89,208

585

2.62

Total interest-bearing liabilities
0.82

881,213

1,874

0.85

764,175

1,303

0.68

Net interest income
$
8,972

$
8,105

Net interest rate spread
3.15

2.96

3.01

Net earning assets
$
257,279

$
255,677

Net interest margin (3)
3.15

3.18

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
129.2
%
133.5
%
(1) The average loans receivable, net balances include nonaccruing loans.
(2) Includes interest-bearing deposits (cash) at other financial institutions.
(3) Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.


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Rate/Volume Analysis
The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. It distinguishes between the changes related to outstanding balances and changes in interest rates. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (i) changes in volume (i.e., changes in volume multiplied by old rate) and (ii) changes in rate (i.e., changes in rate multiplied by old volume). For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume, which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018 vs. 2017
Increase (Decrease)
Due to
Total
Increase
Volume
Rate
(Decrease)
(In thousands)
Interest earning assets:
Loans receivable, net
$
900

$
204

$
1,104

Investments
213

68

281

FHLB stock
16

13

29

Other (1)
3

21

24

Total interest-earning assets
$
1,132

$
306

$
1,438

Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings accounts
$
1

$
6

$
7

Interest-bearing transaction accounts



Money market accounts
(16
)
19

3

Certificates of deposit
181

76

257

Borrowings
393

(89
)
304

Total interest-bearing liabilities
$
559

$
12

$
571

Net change in interest income
$
573

$
294

$
867

(1) Includes interest-bearing deposits (cash) at other financial institutions.

Off-Balance Sheet Activities
In the normal course of operations, First Federal engages in a variety of financial transactions that are not recorded in the financial statements. These transactions involve varying degrees of off-balance sheet credit, interest rate and liquidity risks. These transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017 , we engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Contractual Obligations

At March 31, 2018 , our scheduled maturities of contractual obligations were as follows:
Within
1 Year
After 1 Year Through
3 Years
After 3 Years Through
5 Years

Beyond
5 Years

Total
Balance
(In thousands)
Certificates of deposit
$
154,303

$
70,797

$
15,007

$
27

$
240,134

FHLB advances
62,949

60,000



122,949

Operating leases
297

512

398

1,871

3,078

Borrower taxes and insurance
2,130




2,130

Deferred compensation
39

55

46

557

697

Total contractual obligations
$
219,718

$
131,364

$
15,451

$
2,455

$
368,988


Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The following table summarizes our commitments and contingent liabilities with off-balance sheet risks as of March 31, 2018 :
Amount of Commitment Expiration
Within
1 Year
After 1 Year Through
3 Years
After 3 Years Through
5 Years

Beyond
5 Years
Total
Amounts
Committed
(In thousands)
Commitments to originate loans:
Fixed-rate
$
1,357

$

$

$

$
1,357

Adjustable-rate
250




250

Unfunded commitments under lines of credit or existing loans
26,695

9,130

3,221

64,745

103,791

Standby letters of credit
183




183

Total commitments
$
28,485

$
9,130

$
3,221

$
64,745

$
105,581


Liquidity Management

Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term and long-term nature. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, maturities and sales of securities and borrowings from the FHLB. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are usually predictable sources of funds, deposit flows, calls of investment securities and borrowed funds, and prepayments on loans and investment securities are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition, which can cause those sources of funds to fluctuate.

Management regularly adjusts our investments in liquid assets based upon an assessment of expected loan demand, expected deposit flows, yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities, and the objectives of our interest-rate risk and investment policies.

Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents followed by available for sale securities. The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At March 31, 2018 , cash and cash equivalents totaled $25.2 million , and securities classified as available-for-sale with a market value of $258.2 million provided additional sources of liquidity. We pledged collateral to support borrowings from the FHLB of $122.9 million , and have an established borrowing arrangement with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, for which no collateral has been pledged as of March 31, 2018 .

At March 31, 2018 , we had $1.6 million in loan commitments outstanding and an additional $104.0 million in undisbursed loans and standby letters of credit, including $62.2 million in undisbursed construction loan commitments.

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Certificates of deposit due within one year as of March 31, 2018 totaled $154.3 million , or 64.2% of certificates of deposit. We believe the large percentage of certificates of deposit that mature within one year reflects customers' hesitancy to invest their funds for longer periods as interest rates have begun to rise. A significant portion of our money market accounts have rolled into certificates of deposit over the past twelve months, which management believes, based on past experience, is commensurate with our customers' behavior during periods of rising interest rates. If these maturing deposits are not renewed, however, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other certificates of deposit and borrowings. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on certificates of deposit. In addition, we believe that our branch network, and the general cash flows from our existing lending and investment activities, will afford us sufficient foreseeable long-term liquidity. For additional information, see the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and provides for its own liquidity to pay its operating expenses and other financial obligations. At March 31, 2018 , the Company (on an unconsolidated basis) had liquid assets of $19.5 million .

Capital Resources
At March 31, 2018 , shareholders' equity totaled $173.5 million , or 14.6% of total assets. Our book value per share of common stock was $14.99 at March 31, 2018 , compared to $15.02 at December 31, 2017 . Consistent with our goals to operate a sound and profitable organization, our policy for First Federal is to maintain its “well-capitalized” status in accordance with regulatory standards.

At March 31, 2018 , the Bank and consolidated Company exceeded all regulatory capital requirements, and the Bank was considered "well capitalized" under FDIC regulatory capital guidelines.

The following table provides the capital requirements and actual results at March 31, 2018 .

Actual
Minimum Capital
Requirements
Minimum Required
to be Well-Capitalized
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
(Dollars in thousands)
Tier I leverage capital (to average assets)
Bank only
$
144,754

12.2
%
$
47,531

4.0
%
$
59,414

5.0
%
Consolidated company
177,202

14.7

48,355

4.0

60,444

5.0

Common equity tier I (to risk-weighted assets)
Bank only
144,754

18.4

35,417

4.5

51,158

6.5

Consolidated company
177,202

22.4

35,543

4.5

51,339

6.5

Tier I risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)
Bank only
144,754

18.4

47,223

6.0

62,964

8.0

Consolidated company
177,202

22.4

47,390

6.0

63,187

8.0

Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)
Bank only
153,981

19.6

62,964

8.0

78,705

10.0

Consolidated company
186,429

23.6

63,187

8.0

78,984

10.0


In order to avoid limitations on paying dividends, engaging in share repurchases, and paying discretionary bonuses, the Company and Bank must maintain common equity tier 1 capital ("CET1") at an amount greater than the required minimum levels plus a capital conservation buffer. This new capital conservation buffer requirement was phased in starting in January 2016 requiring a buffer of 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and will increase each year until fully implemented to an amount of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets in January 2019. As of March 31, 2018, the conservation buffer was 1.875%.


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Effect of Inflation and Changing Prices

The consolidated financial statements and related financial data presented in this report have been prepared according to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, which require the measurement of financial and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the change in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The primary impact of inflation on our operations is reflected in increased operating costs and the effect that general inflation may have on both short-term and long-term interest rates. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial institution's performance than do general levels of inflation. Although inflation expectations do affect interest rates, interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the prices of goods and services.


Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

There has not been any material change in the market risk disclosures contained in First Northwest Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-KT for the six months ended December 31, 2017 .


Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

An evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer), Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer), and other members of the Company's management team as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of March 31, 2018 , the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls.

There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 , that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

The Company intends to continually review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures and to improve its controls and procedures over time and to correct any deficiencies that it may discover in the future. The goal is to ensure that senior management has timely access to all material financial and non-financial information concerning the Company's business. While the Company believes the present design of its disclosure controls and procedures is effective to achieve its goal, future events affecting its business may cause the Company to modify its disclosure controls and procedures. The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent every error or instance of fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns in controls or procedures can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.



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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company is engaged in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, none of which are currently considered to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

For information regarding the Company’s risk factors, see “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KT for the six months ended December 31, 2017 . As of March 31, 2018 , the risk factors of the Company have not changed materially from those disclosed in the Form 10-KT.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(a)
Not applicable.

(b)
Not applicable.

(c) The following table summarizes common stock repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2018 :
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Repurchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Repurchased Under the Plans
January 1, 2018 - January 31, 2018

$


1,126,859

February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018
114,100

16.17

114,100

1,012,759

March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
94,013

16.39

94,013

918,746

Total
208,113

$
16.27

208,113


On September 26, 2017, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 1,166,659 shares, or approximately 10% of its shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of September 18, 2017. The repurchase program permits shares to be repurchased in the open market or private transactions, through block trades, and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with the SEC's Rule 10b5-1. As of March 31, 2018 , a total of 247,913 shares, or 21.2% percent of the shares authorized in the September 2017 stock repurchase plan, have been purchased at an average cost of $16.40 per share, leaving 918,746 shares available for future purchases.


Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.




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Item 6. Exhibits
3.1
3.2
4.1
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
31.1
31.2
32
101
The following materials from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (2) Consolidated Statements of Income; (3) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income ; (4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (5) Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
___________________
(1)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-185101) and incorporated herein by reference.
(2)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed August 3, 2015 (File No. 001-36741) and incorporated herein by reference.
(3)
Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Report on Form 8-K filed August 27, 2015 (File No. 001-36741) and incorporated herein by reference.
(4)
Filed as Appendix A to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on September 25, 2015 (File No. 001-36741) and incorporated herein by reference.


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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.

FIRST NORTHWEST BANCORP
Date: May 9, 2018
/s/ Laurence J. Hueth
Laurence J. Hueth
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: May 9, 2018
/s/ Regina M. Wood
Regina M. Wood
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)



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The following materials from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (2) Consolidated Statements of Income; (3) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income ; (4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (5) Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



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