# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000921557
**File Stem:** 0001104659-26-057076
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 394070
**Document Hash:** 1ac289c7f29eb214bcb97b8f22b0846d
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-26-057076.hdr.sgml**: 20260507

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-26-057076

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-Q

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 114

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260331

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260507

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260507

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** REPUBLIC BANCORP INC /KY/
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000921557
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 610862051
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** KY
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-Q
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-24649
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26952943

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** REPUBLIC CORPORATE CENTER
- **STREET 2:** 601 WEST MARKET ST
- **CITY:** LOUISVILLE
- **STATE:** KY
- **ZIP:** 40202
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 5025843600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 601 W MARKET ST
- **CITY:** LOUISVILLE
- **STATE:** KY
- **ZIP:** 40202

?xml version='1.0' encoding='ASCII'? REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC._March 31, 2026

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

1 min

------

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 10-Q**

**☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**<br>

**For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026**

**or**

**◻ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**<br>

**Commission File Number: 0-24649**

![Graphic](rbcaa-20260331x10q002.jpg)

**REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Kentucky 61-0862051 <br> (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

601 West Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202 <br> (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (502) 584-3600

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered  |
| **Class A Common**  | **RBCAA** | **The Nasdaq Stock Market** |

---

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 ◻ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ⌧ Yes ◻ 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 ⌧ Non-accelerated filer ◻ Smaller reporting company ◻ <br> Emerging growth company ◻

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, as of April 30, 2026 was 17,480,988 and 2,136,742.

------

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| [PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION](#PARTIFINANCIALINFORMATION_607570) | [PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION](#PARTIFINANCIALINFORMATION_607570) |  |
| [Item 1.](#Item1FinancialStatements_384742) | [Financial Statements.](#Item1FinancialStatements_384742) | 4 |
| [Item 2.](#Item2_ManagementsDiscussionandAn_025151) | [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.](#Item2_ManagementsDiscussionandAn_025151) | 55 |
| [Item 3.](#Item3_QuantitativeandQualitative_031232) | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.](#Item3_QuantitativeandQualitative_031232) | 98 |
| [Item 4.](#Item4_ControlsandProcedures__031234) | [Controls and Procedures.](#Item4_ControlsandProcedures__031234) | 98 |
| [PART II — OTHER INFORMATION](#PARTIIOTHERINFORMATION_042136) | [PART II — OTHER INFORMATION](#PARTIIOTHERINFORMATION_042136) |  |
| [Item 1.](#Item1_LegalProceedings__042136) | [Legal Proceedings.](#Item1_LegalProceedings__042136) | 98 |
| [Item 1A.](#ITEM1A_RISK_FACTORS) | [Risk Factors.](#ITEM1A_RISK_FACTORS) | 98 |
| [Item 2.](#Item2_UnregisteredSalesofEquityS_042137) | [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.](#Item2_UnregisteredSalesofEquityS_042137) | 98 |
| [Item 5.](#Item5) | [Other Information.](#Item5) | 99 |
| [Item 6.](#Item6_Exhibits__031426) | [Exhibits.](#Item6_Exhibits__031426) | 99 |
|  | [SIGNATURES](#SIGNATURES_031513) | 100 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**GLOSSARY OF TERMS**

The terms identified in alphabetical order below are used throughout this Form 10-Q. You may find it helpful to refer to this page as you read this report.

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Term** | **Definition** |
| 2025 Tax Season | December 2024 through February 2025 |
| 2026 Tax Season | December 2025 through February 2026 |
| ACH | Automated Clearing House |
| ACLC | Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures |
| ACLL | Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans |
| AFS | Available-for-Sale |
| AI | Artificial Intelligence |
| AOCI | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
| ARM | Adjustable Rate Mortgage |
| ASC | Accounting Standards Codification |
| ASU | Accounting Standards Update |
| ATM/ITM | Automated Teller Machine / Interactive Teller Machine |
| Basic EPS | Basic earnings per Class A Common Share  |
| Board | Board of Directors |
| BOLI | Bank Owned Life Insurance |
| C&LD | Construction & Land Development |
| C&I | Commercial & Industrial |
| CCAD | Commercial Credit Administration Department |
| CDI | Core Deposit Intangible |
| CECL | Current Expected Credit Losses |
| CEO | Chief Executive Officer |
| CFO | Chief Financial Officer |
| CMO | Collateralized Mortgage Obligation |
| CODM | Chief Operating Decision Maker |
| Core Bank  | The Traditional Banking and Warehouse Lending reportable segments of the Company |
| CRA | Community Reinvestment Act |
| CRE | Commercial Real Estate |
| DDA | Demand Deposit Account |
| Diluted EPS | Diluted earnings per Class A Common Share  |
| DTA | Deferred Tax Asset |
| EPS | Earnings Per Share |
| ERA | Early Season Refund Advance |
| ESPP | Employee Stock Purchase Plan |
| Exchange Act | Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended |
| FDIC | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation |
| FFTR | Federal Funds Target Rate |
| FHC | Financial Holding Company |
| FHLB | Federal Home Loan Bank |
| FHLMC | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation  |
| FNMA | Federal National Mortgage Association |
| FOMC | Federal Open Market Committee |
| FRB | Federal Reserve Bank |
| FTP | Funds Transfer Pricing |
| GAAP | Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States |
| HELOC | Home Equity Line of Credit |
| HFS | Held for Sale |
| HTM | Held-to-Maturity |
| LOC | Line of Credit |
| LOC I | RCS product introduced in 2014 for which the Bank participates out a 90% interest and holds a 10% interest |
| LOC II | RCS product introduced in 2021 for which the Bank participates out a 95% interest and holds a 5% interest |
| LTV | Loan to value |
| MBS | Mortgage Backed Security |
| MSR | Mortgage Servicing Right |
| NA  | Not Applicable |
| NIM | Net Interest Margin |
| NM | Not Meaningful |
| OBS | Off-Balance Sheet |
| OCI | Other Comprehensive Income |
| OREO | Other Real Estate Owned |
| POS | Point of sale |
| PCD | Purchased Credit Deteriorated |
| Prime | *The Wall Street Journal* Prime Interest Rate |
| Provision | Provision for Expected Credit Loss Expense |
| RA | Refund Advance |
| RBF | Republic Bank Finance |
| RB&T / the Bank | Republic Bank & Trust Company  |
| RCS | Republic Credit Solutions segment |
| Republic / the Company | Republic Bancorp, Inc.  |
| RPG | Republic Processing Group segment |
| RPS | Republic Payment Solutions segment |
| RRE | Residential Real Estate |
| RT | Refund Transfer |
| SBA | U.S. Small Business Administration |
| SEC | Securities and Exchange Commission |
| SOFR | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
| SSUAR | Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase |
| Tax Provider | Third-party tax preparers located throughout the U.S., as well as tax-preparation software providers that offer Republic Bank ERAs, RAs, and RTs |
| TBA | To Be Announced |
| TRS | Tax Refund Solutions segment |
| TRUP | Trust Preferred Security Investment |
| Warehouse | Warehouse Lending segment |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION**

**Item 1. Financial Statements.**

**CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS** (*UNAUDITED*) (*in thousands, except share data)*

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **March 31,** <br>**2026** | **December 31,** <br>**2025** |
| **ASSETS** |  |  |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $599105 | $219972 |
| Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value (amortized cost of $888,314 in 2026 and $887,884 in 2025) | 880921 | 884693 |
| Held-to-maturity debt securities (fair value of $4,775 in 2026 and $4,929 in 2025) | 4775 | 4944 |
| Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value | 945 | 945 |
| Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value | 12953 | 7516 |
| Consumer loans held for sale, at fair value | 9430 | 10968 |
| Consumer loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or fair value | 19399 | 17027 |
| Other loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or fair value |  | 81839 |
| Loans | 5366973 | 5446329 |
| Allowance for credit losses | (91840) | (85352) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans, net | 5275133 | 5360977 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost | 27014 | 32114 |
| Premises and equipment, net | 40843 | 35986 |
| Right-of-use assets | 30443 | 31330 |
| Goodwill | 40516 | 40516 |
| Other real estate owned | 896 | 1277 |
| Bank owned life insurance | 111272 | 110721 |
| Other assets and accrued interest receivable | 199634 | 201236 |
| **TOTAL ASSETS** | $7253279 | $7042061 |
| **LIABILITIES** |  |  |
| Deposits: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest-bearing | $1275427 | $1173461 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing | 4233693 | 4029686 |
| Total deposits | 5509120 | 5203147 |
| Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other short-term borrowings | 81337 | 88504 |
| Operating lease liabilities | 31492 | 32370 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 366500 | 506000 |
| Other liabilities and accrued interest payable | 131443 | 109747 |
| **Total liabilities** | 6119892 | 5939768 |
| Commitments and contingent liabilities (Footnote 8) |  |  |
| **STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |
| Preferred stock, no par value |  |  |
| Class A Common Stock, no par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, 17,467,057 shares (2026) and 17,393,095 shares (2025) issued and outstanding; Class B Common Stock, no par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 2,148,269 shares (2026) and 2,148,269 shares (2025) issued and outstanding | 4606 | 4601 |
| Additional paid in capital | 159457 | 156695 |
| Retained earnings | 976258 | 945399 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (6934) | (4402) |
| **Total stockholders' equity** | 1133387 | 1102293 |
| **TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** | $7253279 | $7042061 |

---

*See accompanying footnotes to consolidated financial statements.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME** (*UNAUDITED*)

(*in thousands, except per share data*)

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
|  | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
|  | **2026** | **2025** |
| **INTEREST INCOME:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loans, including fees | $101211 | $118857 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxable investment securities | 8889 | 4557 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Home Loan Bank stock and other | 3687 | 6424 |
| Total interest income | 113787 | 129838 |
| **INTEREST EXPENSE:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deposits | 18832 | 21378 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other short-term borrowings | 89 | 137 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 4414 | 5635 |
| Total interest expense | 23335 | 27150 |
| **NET INTEREST INCOME** | 90452 | 102688 |
| Provision for expected credit loss expense on loans | 9780 | 17672 |
| **NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION** | 80672 | 85016 |
| **NONINTEREST INCOME:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service charges on deposit accounts | 3883 | 3460 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net refund transfer fees | 9525 | 13893 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage banking income | 1825 | 1821 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interchange fee income | 2873 | 3077 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Program fees | 4549 | 3822 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance | 930 | 793 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net losses on other real estate owned | (50) | (53) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of Republic Bank Finance ("RBF") loans/leases | 5845 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of Visa Class B-1 shares |  | 4090 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 579 | 2251 |
| Total noninterest income | 29959 | 33154 |
| **NONINTEREST EXPENSE:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salaries and employee benefits | 32117 | 31069 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Technology, equipment, and communication | 7946 | 8643 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Occupancy | 3648 | 3564 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marketing and development | 1778 | 1387 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FDIC insurance expense | 832 | 819 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interchange related expense | 1401 | 1636 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Legal and professional fees | 450 | 1118 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Core conversion and related contract consulting fees |  | 5714 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FHLB advances early termination penalties | 2316 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 4758 | 4258 |
| Total noninterest expense | 55246 | 58208 |
| **INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE** | 55385 | 59962 |
| **INCOME TAX EXPENSE** | 12816 | 12694 |
| **NET INCOME** | $42569 | $47268 |
| **BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Common Stock | $2.18 | $2.43 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class B Common Stock | 1.98 | 2.21 |
| **DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Common Stock | $2.18 | $2.42 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class B Common Stock | 1.98 | 2.20 |

---

*See accompanying footnotes to consolidated financial statements.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME** (*UNAUDITED)*

(*in thousands*)

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
|  | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
|  | **2026** | **2025** |
| Net income | $42569 | $47268 |
| **OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME** |  |  |
| Change in fair value of derivatives | 699 | (1440) |
| Reclassification amount for net derivative (gains) losses realized in income | 120 | (46) |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS debt securities  | (4202) | 4917 |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss) before income tax | (3383) | 3431 |
| Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income | 851 | (858) |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (2532) | 2573 |
| **COMPREHENSIVE INCOME** | $40037 | $49841 |

---

*See accompanying footnotes to consolidated financial statements.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** *(UNAUDITED)*

---

| | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** |
| | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | | | | |
| <br>**(in thousands, except per share data)** | **Class A**<br>**Shares**<br>**Outstanding** | **Class B**<br>**Shares**<br>**Outstanding** | <br>**Amount** | <br>**Additional**<br>**Paid In**<br>**Capital** | <br>**Retained**<br>**Earnings** | **Accumulated**<br>**Other**<br>**Comprehensive**<br>**Income (Loss)** | <br>**Total**<br>**Stockholders'**<br>**Equity** |
| **Balance, January 1, 2026** | 17393 | 2148 | $4601 | $156695 | $945399 | $(4402) | $1102293 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income |  |  |  |  | 42569 |  | 42569 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in AOCI |  |  |  |  |  | (2532) | (2532) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends declared on Common Stock: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares ($0.495 per share) |  |  |  |  | (8603) |  | (8603) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class B Shares ($0.450 per share) |  |  |  |  | (967) |  | (967) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock options exercised, net of shares withheld | 26 |  | 5 | 1732 | (2102) |  | (365) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in notes receivable on Class A Common Stock |  |  |  | 2 |  |  | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred compensation - Class A Common Stock: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Directors |  |  |  | 146 |  |  | 146 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Designated key employees | 27 |  |  | 202 |  |  | 202 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee stock purchase plan - Class A Common Stock | 2 |  |  | 159 |  |  | 159 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based awards - Class A Common Stock: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance stock units, net of shares tendered back |  |  |  | 39 |  |  | 39 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted stock, net of shares tendered back | 19 |  |  | 355 | (38) |  | 317 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock options |  |  |  | 127 |  |  | 127 |
| **Balance, March 31, 2026** | 17467 | 2148 | $4606 | $159457 | $976258 | $(6934) | $1133387 |

---

---

| | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** |
| | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | | | | |
| <br>**(in thousands, except per share data)** | **Class A**<br>**Shares**<br>**Outstanding** | **Class B**<br>**Shares**<br>**Outstanding** | <br>**Amount** | <br>**Additional**<br>**Paid In**<br>**Capital** | <br>**Retained**<br>**Earnings** | **Accumulated**<br>**Other**<br>**Comprehensive**<br>**Income (Loss)** | <br>**Total**<br>**Stockholders'**<br>**Equity** |
| **Balance, January 1, 2025** | 17298 | 2150 | $4587 | $148053 | $853627 | $(14238) | $992029 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income |  |  |  |  | 47268 |  | 47268 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in AOCI |  |  |  |  |  | 2573 | 2573 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends declared on Common Stock: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares ($0.451 per share) |  |  |  |  | (7799) |  | (7799) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class B Shares ($0.410 per share) |  |  |  |  | (882) |  | (882) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock options exercised, net of shares withheld | 36 |  | 8 | 2671 | (2304) |  | 375 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in notes receivable on Class A Common Stock |  |  |  | (48) |  |  | (48) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred compensation - Class A Common Stock: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Directors |  |  |  | 143 |  |  | 143 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Designated key employees | 18 |  | (1) | 269 | (179) |  | 89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee stock purchase plan - Class A Common Stock | 3 |  | 1 | 176 |  |  | 177 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based awards - Class A Common Stock: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Performance stock units, net of shares tendered back |  |  |  | 36 |  |  | 36 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted stock, net of shares tendered back | 13 |  | (1) | 17 | (44) |  | (28) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock options |  |  |  | 156 |  |  | 156 |
| **Balance, March 31, 2025** | 17368 | 2150 | $4594 | $151473 | $889687 | $(11665) | $1034089 |

---

*See accompanying footnotes to consolidated financial statements.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

<sup>CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS</sup> <sup>(UNAUDITED)</sup> 

<sup>(in thousands)</sup>

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
|  | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
|  | **2026** | **2025** |
| **OPERATING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income  | $42569 | $47268 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net amortization on investment securities and low-income housing investments | 2921 | 2222 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net accretion and amortization on loans and deposits | (1133) | (679) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized and realized gains on equity securities with a readily determinable fair value |  | (31) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation of premises and equipment | 1741 | 1942 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of mortgage servicing rights | 495 | 415 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for on-balance sheet exposures | 9780 | 17672 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for off-balance sheet exposures | 80 | 20 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net gain on sale of mortgage loans held for sale | (1489) | (1411) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Origination of mortgage loans held for sale | (47990) | (41233) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale | 44042 | 41816 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net gain on sale of consumer loans held for sale | (3773) | (3055) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Origination of consumer loans held for sale | (291165) | (266651) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of consumer loans held for sale | 294104 | 266633 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net gain on sale of other loans held for sale | (5845) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net gain realized on sale of other real estate owned | (3) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Writedowns of other real estate owned | 53 | 53 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred compensation expense - Class A Common Stock | 348 | 232 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based awards and ESPP expense - Class A Common Stock | 507 | 190 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of right-of-use assets | 1653 | 1519 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of operating lease liabilities  | (1644) | (1489) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI | (930) | (793) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain from death benefits in excess of cash surrender value of BOLI | (185) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of Visa Class B-1 shares |  | (4090) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in other assets and liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued interest receivable | 1030 | (1124) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued interest payable | 970 | (527) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | (1641) | (4867) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other liabilities | 28511 | 35067 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by operating activities | 73006 | 89099 |
| **INVESTING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of available-for-sale debt securities | (147712) | (134584) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from calls, maturities and paydowns of equity and available-for-sale debt securities  | 147282 | 114411 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from calls, maturities and paydowns of held-to-maturity debt securities | 169 | 5166 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in outstanding warehouse lines of credit | 124242 | (18742) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in other loans, net of allowance | (46940) | 160838 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net redemptions (purchases) of Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 5100 | (2270) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned | 331 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of RBF loans and leases transferred to held for sale  | 87684 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of Visa Class B-1 shares |  | 4090 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds of principal and earnings from BOLI | 564 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investments in low-income housing tax partnerships | (10062) | (4977) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net purchases of premises and equipment | (4915) | (1629) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by investing activities | 155743 | 122303 |
| **FINANCING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in deposits | 305973 | 195346 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other short-term borrowings | (7167) | (13600) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances | (570000) | (428000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 430500 | 403000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net proceeds from Class A Common Stock purchased through employee stock purchase plan | 135 | 151 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net proceeds from option exercises and equity awards vested - Class A Common Stock | (365) | 375 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash dividends paid | (8692) | (7805) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by financing activities | 150384 | 149467 |
| **NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS** | 379133 | 360869 |
| **CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD** | 219972 | 432151 |
| **CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD** | $599105 | $793020 |
| **SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASHFLOW INFORMATION:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid during the period for: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest | $22365 | $27677 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income taxes | 508 | 392 |
| **SUPPLEMENTAL NONCASH DISCLOSURES:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage servicing rights capitalized | $377 | $316 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net transfers from loans held for investment to loans held for sale |  | 4977 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities  | 766 | 1194 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Premises and equipment obtained through the use of vendor credits | 1683 |  |

---

*See accompanying footnotes to consolidated financial statements.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**FOOTNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**MARCH 31, 2026 and 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2025** *(UNAUDITED)*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** **BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

**Basis of Presentation** — The consolidated financial statements included in this report include the accounts of Republic Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Republic Bank & Trust Company. As used in this report, the terms "Republic," the "Company," "we," "our," and "us" refer to Republic Bancorp, Inc. and, where the context requires, Republic Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary. The term the "Bank" refers to the Company's subsidiary bank, Republic Bank & Trust Company, as well as its wholly owned subsidiary, RBT Insurance Agency LLC. All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Republic is an FHC headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, which is the most populous city in Kentucky. The Bank is a Kentucky-based, state-chartered non-member financial institution that provides both traditional and non-traditional banking products and services through five reportable segments using a multitude of delivery channels. While the Bank operates primarily in its geographical market footprint where it has physical locations, its non-brick-and-mortar delivery channels allow it to reach clients across the U.S.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2026. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in Republic's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Certain amounts presented in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported prior periods' net income or shareholders' equity.

The Company's Executive Chair/CEO serves as the Company's CODM. Net income before income tax expense is the reportable measure of segment profit or loss that the CODM regularly reviews and utilizes to allocate resources and evaluate performance.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company was divided into five reportable segments: (I) Traditional Banking, (II) Warehouse Lending, (III) TRS, (IV) RPS, and (V) RCS. Management considers the first two segments to collectively constitute "Core Bank" or "Core Banking" operations, while the last three segments collectively constitute RPG operations. *See additional discussion regarding segment information under the Footnote titled "Segment Information" in this section of the report.*

**Core Banking Operations**

The Core Bank consists of the Traditional Banking and Warehouse Lending segments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(I)** **Traditional Banking segment** 

The Traditional Banking segment provides traditional banking products and services primarily to customers in the Company's market footprint with all products and services generally offered under the Company's traditional RB&T brand. As of March 31, 2026, Republic had 47 full-service banking centers with locations as follows:

● Kentucky — 29

● Metropolitan Louisville — 19

● Central Kentucky — 6

● Georgetown — 1

● Lexington — 5

● Northern Kentucky (Metropolitan Cincinnati) — 4

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●Bellevue— 1

● Covington — 1

● Crestview Hills — 1

● Florence — 1

● Indiana — 3

● Southern Indiana (Metropolitan Louisville) — 3

● Floyds Knobs — 1

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

● Jeffersonville — 1

● New Albany — 1

● Florida — 7

● Metropolitan Tampa — 7

● Ohio — 4

● Metropolitan Cincinnati — 4

● Tennessee — 4

● Metropolitan Nashville — 4

Traditional Banking results of operations are primarily dependent upon net interest income, which represents the difference between the interest income and fees on interest-earning assets and the interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities used to fund those assets. Principal interest-earning Traditional Banking assets represent investment securities and commercial and consumer loans primarily secured by real estate and/or personal property. Interest-bearing liabilities primarily consist of interest-bearing deposit accounts, SSUAR, and short-term and long-term borrowing sources. FHLB advances have traditionally served as a significant borrowing and liquidity source for the Bank. Net interest income is impacted by both changes in the amount and composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as market interest rates.

Other sources of Traditional Banking income include service charges on consumer and commercial deposit accounts, mortgage banking income, debit and credit card interchange fee income, title insurance commissions, swap fee income and increases in the cash surrender value of BOLI.

Traditional Banking operating expenses consist primarily of salaries and employee benefits; technology, equipment, and communication; occupancy; interchange related expense; marketing and development; FDIC insurance expense; and various other general and administrative costs. Traditional Banking results of operations are significantly impacted by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, government laws and policies, and actions of regulatory agencies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(II)** **Warehouse Lending segment** 

The Core Bank provides short-term, revolving credit facilities to mortgage bankers across the U.S. through mortgage warehouse lines of credit. These credit facilities are primarily secured by single-family, first-lien RRE loans. The credit facility enables the mortgage banking clients to close single-family, first-lien RRE loans in their own name and temporarily fund their inventory of these closed loans until the loans are sold to investors approved by the Bank. Individual loans are expected to remain on the warehouse LOC for an average of 15 to 30 days. Advances for reverse mortgage loans and construction loans typically remain on the LOC longer than conventional mortgage loans. Interest income and loan fees are accrued for each individual advance during the time the advance remains on the warehouse LOC and collected when the loan is sold. The Core Bank receives the sale proceeds of each loan directly from the investor and applies the funds to pay off the warehouse advance and related accrued interest and fees. The remaining proceeds are credited to the mortgage banking client.

**Republic Processing Group Operations**

Republic Processing Group consists of the Tax Refund Solutions, Republic Payment Solutions and Republic Credit Solutions segments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(III)** **Tax Refund Solutions segment** 

Through the TRS segment, the Bank facilitates the receipt and payment of federal and state tax refund products and offers a credit product through third-party tax preparers across the U.S., as well as through tax-preparation software providers that offer Republic Bank ERAs, RAs and RTs (collectively, the "Tax Providers"). The substantial majority of TRS's business activity occurs during the first half of each year, while the second half of the year is characterized by limited revenue and costs associated with preparing for the upcoming tax season.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Refund Advances:**

The **RA loan product** is a loan made in conjunction with the filing of a taxpayer's federal tax return, which allows the taxpayer to borrow funds as an advance of a portion of their tax refund. The RA product had the following features during the 2025 and 2026 Tax Seasons:

● Offered only during the first two months of each year;

● The taxpayer was given the option to choose from multiple loan-amount tiers, subject to underwriting, up to a maximum advance amount of $6,250 for both the 2025 and 2026 Tax Seasons;

● No requirement that the taxpayer pays for another bank product, such as an RT;

● Multiple disbursement methods were available through most Tax Providers, including direct deposit, prepaid card, or check, based on the taxpayer-customer's election;

● Repayment of the RA to the Bank via deduction from the taxpayer's tax refund proceeds; and

● If a tax refund is insufficient to repay the RA:

● there is no recourse to the taxpayer,

● no negative credit reporting on the taxpayer, and

● no collection efforts against the taxpayer.

**Early Season Refund Advances:**

Since its introduction in December of 2022, the **ERA loan product** has been structured similarly to the RA, with the primary differences being the timing of when the ERAs are originated and the documentation available to underwrite the ERAs. The ERA is originated prior to the taxpayer receiving their fiscal year taxable income documentation, such as Form W-2, and the filing of the taxpayer's final federal tax return. As such, the Company generally uses paystub information to underwrite the ERA. The repayment of the ERA is incumbent upon the taxpayer client returning to the Bank's Tax Provider for the filing of their final federal tax return in order for the tax refund to potentially be received by the Bank from the federal government to pay off the advance. The ERA product had the following features during the 2025 and 2026 Tax Seasons:

● Only offered during December and the following January in connection with the upcoming first quarter tax business for each period;

● The taxpayer was given the option to choose from multiple loan-amount tiers, subject to underwriting, up to a maximum advance amount of $2,000 for both the 2025 and 2026 Tax Seasons;

● No requirement that the taxpayer pays for another bank product, such as an RT;

● Multiple disbursement methods available through most Tax Providers, including direct deposit or prepaid card, based on the taxpayer-customer's election;

● Repayment of the ERA to the Bank via deduction from the taxpayer's tax refund proceeds; and

● If a tax refund is insufficient to repay the ERA, including but not limited to the failure to file a final federal tax return through a Republic Tax Provider:

● there is no recourse to the taxpayer,

● no negative credit reporting on the taxpayer, and

● no collection efforts against the taxpayer.

The Company reports fees earned for **ERAs/RAs** as "Interest income on loans." The number of days for delinquency eligibility is based on management's annual analysis of tax return processing times. RAs, including ERAs that were originated related to the first quarter 2025 Tax Season were repaid, on average, within 32 days after the taxpayer's tax return was submitted to the applicable taxing authority. Since ERAs/RAs do not have a contractual due date, the Company considered the advance delinquent during 2026 if it remained unpaid 35 days after the taxpayer's tax return was submitted to the applicable taxing authority.

Provisions on ERAs/RAs are estimated when advances are made. Unpaid ERAs/RAs, related to the first quarter tax filing season of a given year are considered delinquent at June 30th of that year and charged-off. In addition, RAs that are subject to Tax Provider loan loss guarantees are charged-off and immediately recorded as recoveries of previously charged-off loans with corresponding receivables recorded in other assets for the Tax Provider guarantees. Corresponding receivables are settled during the third quarter of each year. RAs collected during the second half of each year, not subject to loan loss guarantee arrangements, are recorded as recoveries of previously charged-off loans.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Refund Transfers:**

**RTs** are fee-based products whereby a tax refund is issued to the taxpayer after the Bank has received the refund from the federal or state government. There is no credit risk or borrowing cost associated with these products because they are only delivered to the taxpayer upon receipt of the tax refund directly from the governmental paying authority. Fees earned by the Company on RTs, net of revenue share, are reported as noninterest income under the line item "Net refund transfer fees."

**(IV)Republic Payment Solutions segment**

The RPS segment offers a range of payment-related products and services to consumers through third-party service providers. Through the Bank, the RPS segment offers both issuing solutions and money movement capabilities.

**Issuing Solutions:**

The RPS segment offers prepaid and debit solutions primarily marketed to the consumer industry. Prepaid solutions include the issuing of payroll and general purpose reloadable cards. Characteristics of these cards include the following:

● Similar to a traditional debit card with features including traditional POS purchasing, ATM/ITM withdrawals and direct deposit;

● Funds associated with these products are typically held in pooled accounts at the Bank, with the Bank maintaining records of individual balances within these pooled accounts; and

● Payroll cards facilitate the loading of an employer's payroll onto a card via direct deposit, with payroll and general purpose reloadable cards generally distributed through retail locations and reloadable through participating retail load networks.

Debit solutions include the issuing of DDAs, savings accounts and/or debit cards. In addition to offering traditional POS purchasing, ATM/ITM withdrawals, and direct deposit options, these accounts may include overdraft protection.

**Money Movement Capabilities:**

Through RPS, the Bank participates in traditional money movement solutions including ACH transactions, wire transfers, check processing, and the Mastercard Remote Payment and Presentment Service. These capabilities are also complementary products facilitating the movement of money for other RPG divisions.

The Company reports its share of client-related charges and fees for RPS programs as noninterest income under "Program fees." Additionally, the Company's portion of interchange revenue generated by prepaid card transactions is reported as noninterest income under "Interchange fee income." The Company began sharing interest income revenue with its largest prepaid marketer-servicer during 2024, with the interest shared reported as "Interest expense on deposits." The Company did not share interest income revenue with its largest prepaid marketer-servicer during 2025 and the first three months of 2026, as minimum deposit balance thresholds were not met.

**(V)Republic Credit Solutions segment**

Through the RCS segment, the Bank offers consumer credit products. In general, the credit products are unsecured, small dollar consumer loans that are dependent on various factors. RCS loans typically earn a higher yield but also have higher credit risk compared to loans originated through the Traditional Banking segment, with a significant portion of RCS clients considered subprime or near-prime borrowers. Ordinary gains or losses on the sale of RCS products are reported as a component of "Program fees." Through the Bank, RCS uses third-party service providers for certain services such as marketing and loan servicing for RCS's LOC products, installment loan product and healthcare receivables products.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**LOC Products:**

Through the RCS segment, the Bank uses third-party service providers to originate two line-of-credit products ("LOC I" and "LOC II") offered generally to subprime or near-prime borrowers across multiple states. These service providers, operating under the Bank's oversight and supervision, perform certain marketing, servicing, technology, and support functions. In addition, a separate third-party provides customer support, servicing, and other operational services on the Bank's behalf. The Bank is the lender for both products and is marketed as such. The Bank establishes and controls the loan terms and underwriting guidelines and exercises consumer-compliance oversight over each product. The Bank sells participation interests in these products as follows:

● LOC I – The Bank sells a 90% participation interest in advances made to borrowers, generally three business days after funding the associated advances. Although the Bank retains a 10% participation interest in each advance, it retains 100% ownership of the underlying LOC I account with each borrower. Loan balances HFS through this program are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.

● LOC II – The Bank sells a 95% participation interest in advances made to borrowers, generally three business days after funding the associated advances. Although the Bank retains a 5% participation interest in each advance, it retains 100% ownership of the underlying LOC II account with each borrower. Loan balances HFS through this program are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.

**Installment Loan Product:**

Through the RCS segment, the Bank offers installment loans with terms ranging from 12 to 60 months to borrowers in multiple states. The same third-party service provider for RCS's LOC II is the third-party provider for the installment loan product. This third-party provider is subject to the Bank's oversight and supervision and provides the Bank with marketing services and loan servicing for these RCS installment loans. The Bank is the lender for these loans and is marketed as such. Furthermore, the Bank controls the loan terms and underwriting guidelines, and the Bank exercises consumer compliance oversight of this RCS installment loan product. Currently, all loan balances originated under this RCS installment loan program are carried as HFS on the Bank's balance sheet, with the intent to sell to a third-party, who is an affiliate of the Bank's third-party service provider, generally within 16 days following the Bank's origination of the loans. Loans originated under this RCS installment loan program are carried at fair value under a fair-value option, with the portfolio marked to market monthly.

**Healthcare Receivables Products:**

Through the RCS segment, the Bank originates healthcare receivables products across the U.S. through three different third-party service providers. For two of the programs, the Bank retains 100% of the receivables, with recourse in the event of default. For the remaining program, in some instances the Bank retains 100% of the receivables originated, with recourse in the event of default, and in other instances, the Bank sells 100% of the receivables generally within one month of origination. Loan balances HFS through this program are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.

For the RCS LOC and healthcare receivable products, the Company reports interest income and loan origination fees under "Loans, including fees," while any net gains or losses on sale and mark-to-market adjustments of RCS loans are reported as noninterest income under "Program fees." The Company has elected fair value accounting for its RCS installment loan product that it sells after an initial holding period. As a result, interest income on loans, loan origination fees, net gains or losses on sale, and mark-to-market adjustments for the RCS installment loan product are reported as noninterest income under "Program fees."

**Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates** — To prepare financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management must make estimates and assumptions that require difficult, complex, or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Estimates are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances. Facts and circumstances which could affect these judgments include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, changes in the performance of the economy and changes in the financial condition of borrowers. The Company's accounting policies are fundamental to understanding management's discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition and results of operations. At March 31, 2026, the accounting policy considered the most critical in preparing the Company's consolidated financial statements is the determination of the ACLL.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Recently Adopted Accounting Standards**

There were no ASUs adopted by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

**Accounting Standards Update**

The following not-yet-effective ASUs are considered relevant to the Company's financial statements. Generally, if an issued-but-not-yet-effective ASU with an expected immaterial impact to the Company has been disclosed in prior Company filings, that ASU will not be subsequently redisclosed.

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**ASU. No.** | <br>**Topic** | <br>**Nature of Update** | **Date Adoption**<br>**Required** | **Adoption**<br>**Method** | **Expected**<br>**Financial Impact** |
| 2024-03 | Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses | This ASU requires public companies to disclose, in the notes to financial statements, specified information about certain costs and expenses at each interim and annual reporting period. | Annual reporting periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2027. | Retrospectively | The Company is currently analyzing the impact of this ASU on its financial statements. |
| 2025-01 | Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the Effective Date | This ASU amends the effective date of ASU No. 2024-03 to clarify that all public business entities are required to adopt the guidance in annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. | Annual reporting periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2027. | Retrospectively | The Company is currently analyzing the impact of this ASU on its financial statements. |
| 2025-06 | Intangibles—Goodwill and Other— Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. | This ASU modernizes and clarifies the threshold for when an entity is required to start capitalizing software costs and is based on when (i) management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and (ii) it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended.  | Annual reporting periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. | Prospectively | The Company is currently analyzing the impact of this ASU on its financial statements. |
| 2025-07 | Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Derivatives Scope Refinements and Scope Clarification for Share-Based Noncash Consideration from a Customer in a Revenue Contract | This ASU refines the scope of Topic 815 to clarify which contracts are subject to derivative accounting. The guidance also provides clarification under Topic 606 for share-based payments from a customer in a revenue contract. | Annual reporting periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. | Prospectively | The Company is currently analyzing the impact of this ASU on its financial statements. |
| 2025-08 | Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Purchased Loans | The ASU expands the population of acquired financial assets accounted for using the gross-up approach. Acquired loans (excluding credit cards) are deemed purchased seasoned loans and accounted for using the gross-up approach upon acquisition if criteria established by the new guidance are met. This change aims to enhance comparability, consistency, and better reflect the economics of acquiring financial assets. | Annual reporting periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. | Prospectively | The Company is currently analyzing the impact of this ASU on its financial statements. |
| 2025-09 | Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Hedge Accounting Improvements | The ASU enables entities to apply hedge accounting to a greater number of highly effective economic hedges. | Annual reporting periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. | Prospectively | The Company is currently analyzing the impact of this ASU on its financial statements. |
| 2025-11 | Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements | This ASU does not change the fundamental nature of interim reporting or expand or reduce current interim disclosure requirements. The ASU clarifies that all entities preparing GAAP-compliant interim financial statements must follow Topic 270. It also creates a complete list of required interim disclosures, adds a principle requiring disclosure of material events occurring after year-end, and improves guidance on the content and format of interim financial statements. | Interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027. | Prospectively | The Company is currently analyzing the impact of this ASU on its financial statements. |
| 2025-12 | Codification Improvements | These amendments in this ASU update the FASB Accounting Standards Codification® for a broad range of Topics arising from technical corrections, unintended application of the Codification, clarifications, and other minor improvements. | Annual reporting periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. | Prospectively | The Company is currently analyzing the impact of this ASU on its financial statements. |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**2.** **INVESTMENT SECURITIES**

**Available-for-Sale Debt Securities**

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair value of AFS debt securities along with the corresponding amounts of related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in AOCI:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**March 31, 2026 (in thousands)** | <br>**Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Gross**<br>**Unrealized**<br>**Gains** | **Gross**<br>**Unrealized**<br>**Losses** | <br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agencies | $269953 | $62 | $(2470) | $267545 |
| Private label mortgage-backed security |  | 1359 |  | 1359 |
| Mortgage-backed securities - residential | 596356 | 1913 | (8023) | 590246 |
| Collateralized mortgage obligations | 17066 | 29 | (397) | 16698 |
| Corporate bonds | 1001 |  |  | 1001 |
| Trust preferred security | 3938 | 134 |  | 4072 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total available-for-sale debt securities** | $888314 | $3497 | $(10890) | $880921 |

---

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**December 31, 2025 (in thousands)** | <br>**Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Gross**<br>**Unrealized**<br>**Gains** | **Gross**<br>**Unrealized**<br>**Losses** | <br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agencies | $294940 | $159 | $(1724) | $293375 |
| Private label mortgage-backed security |  | 1439 |  | 1439 |
| Mortgage-backed securities - residential | 570491 | 4210 | (6792) | 567909 |
| Collateralized mortgage obligations | 17528 | 27 | (648) | 16907 |
| Corporate bonds | 1001 |  |  | 1001 |
| Trust preferred security | 3924 | 138 |  | 4062 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total available-for-sale debt securities** | $887884 | $5973 | $(9164) | $884693 |

---

**Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities**

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair value of HTM debt securities along with the corresponding amounts of related gross unrecognized gains and losses:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**March 31, 2026 (in thousands)** | <br>**Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Gross**<br>**Unrecognized**<br>**Gains** | **Gross**<br>**Unrecognized**<br>**Losses** | <br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| Mortgage-backed securities - residential | $13 | $— | $— | $13 |
| Collateralized mortgage obligations | 4762 | 30 | (30) | 4762 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total held-to-maturity debt securities** | $4775 | $30 | $(30) | $4775 |

---

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**December 31, 2025 (in thousands)** | <br>**Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Gross**<br>**Unrecognized**<br>**Gains** | **Gross**<br>**Unrecognized**<br>**Losses** | <br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| Mortgage-backed securities - residential | $13 | $— | $— | $13 |
| Collateralized mortgage obligations | 4931 | 29 | (44) | 4916 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total held-to-maturity debt securities** | $4944 | $29 | $(44) | $4929 |

---

There were no HTM debt securities on nonaccrual or past due 90 days or more as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025. There were no HTM debt securities considered collateral dependent as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Sales and Calls of Available-for-Sale Debt Securities**

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, and 2025, there were no material gains or losses on sales or calls of AFS debt securities.

**Debt Securities by Contractual Maturity**

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity as of March 31, 2026, follows. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity date are detailed separately.

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Available-for-Sale** | **Available-for-Sale** | **Held-to-Maturity** | **Held-to-Maturity** |
| | **Debt Securities** | **Debt Securities** | **Debt Securities** | **Debt Securities** |
| <br>**March 31, 2026 (in thousands)** | **Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Fair**<br>**Value** | **Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Fair**<br>**Value** |
| Due in one year or less | $105961 | $104864 | $— | $— |
| Due from one year to five years | 164993 | 163682 |  |  |
| Due from five years to ten years |  |  |  |  |
| Due beyond ten years | 3938 | 4072 |  |  |
| Private label mortgage-backed security |  | 1359 |  |  |
| Mortgage-backed securities - residential | 596356 | 590246 | 13 | 13 |
| Collateralized mortgage obligations | 17066 | 16698 | 4762 | 4762 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total debt securities** | $888314 | $880921 | $4775 | $4775 |

---

**Unrealized Loss Analysis on Debt Securities**

The following tables summarize AFS debt securities in an unrealized loss position for which an ACLS had not been recorded, aggregated by investment category and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position:

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Less than 12 months** | **Less than 12 months** | **12 months or more** | **12 months or more** | **Total** | **Total** |
| <br>**March 31, 2026 (in thousands)** | <br>**Fair Value** | **Unrealized**<br>**Losses** | <br>**Fair Value** | **Unrealized**<br>**Losses** | <br>**Fair Value** | **Unrealized**<br>**Losses** |
| **Available-for-sale debt securities:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agencies | $163632 | $(1340) | $78862 | $(1130) | $242494 | $(2470) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities - residential | 218186 | (1459) | 80332 | (6564) | 298518 | (8023) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collateralized mortgage obligations | 598 | (2) | 13868 | (395) | 14466 | (397) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total available-for-sale debt securities**  | $382416 | $(2801) | $173062 | $(8089) | $555478 | $(10890) |

---

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Less than 12 months** | **Less than 12 months** | **12 months or more** | **12 months or more** | **Total** | **Total** |
| <br>**December 31, 2025 (in thousands)** | <br>**Fair Value** | **Unrealized**<br>**Losses** | <br>**Fair Value** | **Unrealized**<br>**Losses** | <br>**Fair Value** | **Unrealized**<br>**Losses** |
| **Available-for-sale debt securities:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agencies | $84947 | $(53) | $78317 | $(1671) | $163264 | $(1724) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities - residential | 84131 | (149) | 86744 | (6643) | 170875 | (6792) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collateralized mortgage obligations |  |  | 14242 | (648) | 14242 | (648) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total available-for-sale debt securities**  | $169078 | $(202) | $179303 | $(8962) | $348381 | $(9164) |

---

As of March 31, 2026, the Bank's security portfolio consisted of 198 securities, 103 of which were in an unrealized loss position.

As of December 31, 2025, the Bank's security portfolio consisted of 198 securities, 86 of which were in an unrealized loss position.

As of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, there were no holdings of debt securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders' equity.

Accrued interest receivable on AFS debt securities is presented as a component of other assets on the Company's balance sheet and is excluded from the ACLS, if applicable. Accrued interest on AFS debt securities totaled $5 million and $5 million as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025. Accrued interest receivable on HTM debt securities totaled $11,000 as of March 31, 2026, and $12,000 as of December 31, 2025.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Mortgage-Backed Securities and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations**

As of March 31, 2026, with the exception of the $1.4 million private label MBS, all other MBS's and CMO's held by the Bank were issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies, primarily the FHLMC and FNMA. As of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, there were gross unrealized losses of approximately $8 million and $7 million related to AFS MBS's and CMO's. Because these unrealized losses are attributable to changes in interest rates and illiquidity, and not credit quality, and because the Bank does not have the intent to sell these securities, and it is likely that it will not be required to sell the securities before their anticipated recovery, management does not consider these securities to have credit-related impairment that would require a provision adjustment to the ACLS.

**Pledged Debt Securities**

Debt securities pledged to secure public deposits, SSUAR, and debt securities held for other purposes, as required or permitted by law, were as follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of** | **As of** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Amortized cost | $143060 | $168530 |
| Fair value | 141459 | 166757 |
| Carrying amount | 141459 | 166757 |

---

**Equity Securities**

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair value of equity securities with readily determinable fair values:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**March 31, 2026 (in thousands)** | <br>**Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Gross**<br>**Unrealized**<br>**Gains** | **Gross**<br>**Unrealized**<br>**Losses** | <br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| **Freddie Mac preferred stock** | $— | $945 | $— | $945 |

---

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**December 31, 2025 (in thousands)** | <br>**Amortized**<br>**Cost** | **Gross**<br>**Unrealized**<br>**Gains** | **Gross**<br>**Unrealized**<br>**Losses** | <br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| **Freddie Mac preferred stock** | $— | $945 | $— | $945 |

---

For equity securities with readily determinable fair values, the gross realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized in the Company's consolidated statements of income were as follows:

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Gains (Losses) Recognized on Equity Securities** | **Gains (Losses) Recognized on Equity Securities** | **Gains (Losses) Recognized on Equity Securities** | **Gains (Losses) Recognized on Equity Securities** | **Gains (Losses) Recognized on Equity Securities** | **Gains (Losses) Recognized on Equity Securities** |
| | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **Realized** | **Unrealized** | **Total** | **Realized** | **Unrealized** | **Total** |
| **Freddie Mac preferred stock** | $**—** | $**—** | $**—** | $**—** | $**31** | $**31** |

---

**3.** **LOANS HELD FOR SALE**

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank originates for sale mortgage loans and consumer loans. Mortgage loans originated for sale are primarily originated and sold into the secondary market through the Bank's Traditional Banking segment, while consumer loans originated for sale are originated and sold through the RCS segment.

**Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value**

*See additional detail regarding mortgage loans originated for sale, at fair value under the Footnote titled "Mortgage Banking Activities" in this section of the report.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Consumer Loans Held for Sale, at Fair Value**

Through RCS, the Bank offers RCS installment loans with terms ranging from 12 to 60 months to borrowers in multiple states. Balances originated under this RCS installment loan program are carried as HFS on the Bank's balance sheet, with the intent to sell to a third-party, who is an affiliate of the Bank's third-party service provider, generally within 16 days following origination. Loans originated under the RCS installment loan program are carried at fair value under a fair-value option, with the portfolio marked to market monthly.

Activity for consumer loans HFS and carried at fair value follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Balance, beginning of period** | $10968 | $5443 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Origination of consumer loans held for sale | 45548 | 34347 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from the sale of consumer loans held for sale | (48408) | (32020) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net gain on sale of consumer loans held for sale | 1322 | 832 |
| **Balance, end of period** | $9430 | $8602 |

---

**Consumer Loans Held for Sale, at the Lower of Cost or Fair Value**

RCS originates for sale 90% or 95% of the balances from its LOC products and 100% for some of its healthcare receivables products. Ordinary gains or losses on the sale of these RCS products are reported as a component of "Program fees."

During the first quarter of 2025, Management reached an agreement to sell $5 million of consumer credit cards, and as a result, these balances were re-classified from held for investment to HFS as of March 31, 2025 with the sale finalized during the second quarter of 2025.

Activity for consumer loans HFS and carried at the lower of cost or market value was as follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Balance, beginning of period** | $17027 | $18632 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Origination of consumer loans held for sale | 245617 | 232304 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transferred from held for investment to held for sale |  | 4977 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from the sale of consumer loans held for sale | (245696) | (234613) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net gain on sale of consumer loans held for sale | 2451 | 2223 |
| **Balance, end of period** | $19399 | $23523 |

---

**Other Loans Held for Sale, at the Lower of Cost or Fair Value**

During the fourth quarter of 2025, approximately $82 million of loans and leases were reclassified from held for investment to HFS, as the Bank entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell its St. Louis-based RBF operations during December 2025. The transaction closed in February 2026.

Activity for other loans HFS and carried at the lower of cost or market value was as follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Balance, beginning of period** | $81839 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transferred from held for investment to held for sale |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from the sale of loans held for sale | (87684) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net gain on sale of loans held for sale | 5845 |  |
| **Balance, end of period** | $— | $— |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**4.** **LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON LOANS**

The composition of the loan portfolio follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $1028473 | $1040080 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 280777 | 283246 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | 684405 | 666948 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 819363 | 799420 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family | 328154 | 331370 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development | 245423 | 238455 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 541646 | 528873 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables | 20710 | 20523 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft\* | 202388 | 203120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 425662 | 413638 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit cards | 11659 | 10711 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts | 802 | 971 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automobile loans | 678 | 738 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 6151 | 8204 |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | 4596291 | 4546297 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit\* | 629848 | 754090 |
| **Total Core Banking** | 5226139 | 5300387 |
| **Republic Processing Group\*:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances | 8458 | 12924 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans | 701 | 19473 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | 131675 | 113545 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** | 140834 | 145942 |
| **Total loans\*\*** | 5366973 | 5446329 |
| Allowance for credit losses | (91840) | (85352) |
| **Total loans, net** | $5275133 | $5360977 |

---

*\*Identifies loans to borrowers located primarily outside of the Bank's market footprint.*

\*\* *Total loans are presented inclusive of premiums, discounts and net loan origination fees and costs. See table directly below for expanded detail.*

The following table reconciles the contractually receivable and carrying amounts of loans:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Contractually receivable | $5375799 | $5454833 |
| Unearned income | (3307) | (3137) |
| Unamortized premiums | 136 | 142 |
| Unaccreted discounts | (803) | (1003) |
| Other net unamortized deferred origination (fees) and costs | (4852) | (4506) |
| **Carrying value of loans** | $5366973 | $5446329 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Credit Quality Indicators**

The following tables include loans by segment, risk category, and, for non-revolving loans, origination year. Regarding origination year, loan extensions and renewals are generally considered originated in the year extended or renewed unless the loan is classified as a loan modification. Loan extensions and renewals classified as loan modifications generally receive no change in origination date upon extension or renewal.

---

| | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | | | |
| <br>**(in thousands)**<br>**As of March 31, 2026** | **2026** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **Prior** | **Revolving Loans**<br>**Amortized**<br>**Cost Basis** | **Revolving Loans**<br>**Converted**<br>**to Term** | <br>**Total** |
| **Residential real estate owner-occupied:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $47406 | $130768 | $55537 | $191280 | $158502 | $411030 | $— | $10335 | $1004858 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  | 390 |  | 1561 | 790 |  |  | 2741 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  | 610 | 1437 | 2788 | 3138 | 12901 |  |  | 20874 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $47406 | $131378 | $57364 | $194068 | $163201 | $424721 | $— | $10335 | $1028473 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $12 | $— | $— | $— | $42 | $— | $— | $54 |
| **Residential real estate nonowner-occupied:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $12151 | $19240 | $12202 | $42696 | $46326 | $144558 | $— | $3094 | $280267 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  | 510 |  |  | 510 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $12151 | $19240 | $12202 | $42696 | $46326 | $145068 | $— | $3094 | $280777 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Commercial real estate owner-occupied:**  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $32585 | $96595 | $39436 | $60729 | $96776 | $249952 | $16332 | $74685 | $667090 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  | 6932 | 1104 |  |  | 678 |  | 406 | 9120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  | 5427 |  | 932 |  | 1836 |  |  | 8195 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $32585 | $108954 | $40540 | $61661 | $96776 | $252466 | $16332 | $75091 | $684405 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Commercial real estate nonowner-occupied:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $51971 | $70979 | $21885 | $101993 | $128108 | $318251 | $20106 | $89306 | $802599 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  | 206 |  |  | 16558 |  |  |  | 16764 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $51971 | $71185 | $21885 | $101993 | $144666 | $318251 | $20106 | $89306 | $819363 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Commercial real estate multi-family:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $7594 | $11105 | $12759 | $47467 | $62685 | $96882 | $5149 | $83280 | $326921 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  | 1233 |  |  |  | 1233 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $7594 | $11105 | $12759 | $47467 | $63918 | $96882 | $5149 | $83280 | $328154 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Construction & land development:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $11316 | $109556 | $45422 | $74876 | $578 | $3070 | $605 | $— | $245423 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $11316 | $109556 | $45422 | $74876 | $578 | $3070 | $605 | $— | $245423 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |  |
| **Commercial & industrial:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $38473 | $136528 | $49531 | $38891 | $36122 | $38223 | $164472 | $17520 | $519760 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  | 92 |  | 15 | 3652 | 134 |  | 3893 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 358 | 25 | 310 | 67 | 1485 | 10993 | 4411 | 344 | 17993 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $38831 | $136553 | $49933 | $38958 | $37622 | $52868 | $169017 | $17864 | $541646 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Lease financing receivables:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $3263 | $5203 | $4178 | $6401 | $1172 | $82 | $— | $— | $20299 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 151 |  | 35 | 55 | 103 | 67 |  |  | 411 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $3414 | $5203 | $4213 | $6456 | $1275 | $149 | $— | $— | $20710 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $1 | $— | $— | $— | $1 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

---

| | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year (Continued)** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year (Continued)** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year (Continued)** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year (Continued)** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year (Continued)** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year (Continued)** | | | |
| <br>**(in thousands)**<br>**As of March 31, 2026** | **2026** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **Prior** | **Revolving Loans**<br>**Amortized**<br>**Cost Basis** | **Revolving Loans**<br>**Converted**<br>**to Term** | <br>**Total** |
| **Aircraft:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $12026 | $33670 | $22284 | $43825 | $33191 | $57392 | $— | $— | $202388 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $12026 | $33670 | $22284 | $43825 | $33191 | $57392 | $— | $— | $202388 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Home equity:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $420412 | $— | $420412 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1776 |  | 1776 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3474 |  | 3474 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $425662 | $— | $425662 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Consumer:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $311 | $1421 | $3836 | $1705 | $42 | $550 | $11424 | $— | $19289 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $311 | $1421 | $3836 | $1705 | $42 | $551 | $11424 | $— | $19290 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $11 | $1 | $— | $— | $1 | $413 | $— | $426 |
| **Warehouse:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $629848 | $— | $629848 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $629848 | $— | $629848 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **TRS:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $8251 | $908 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $9159 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $8251 | $908 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $9159 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **RCS:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $— | $678 | $2763 | $3702 | $585 | $168 | $123779 | $— | $131675 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $— | $678 | $2763 | $3702 | $585 | $168 | $123779 | $— | $131675 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $3936 | $— | $3936 |
| **Grand Total:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $225347 | $616651 | $269833 | $613565 | $564087 | $1320158 | $1392127 | $278220 | $5279988 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  | 7138 | 1586 |  | 18134 | 5120 | 1910 | 406 | 34294 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 509 | 6062 | 1782 | 3842 | 5959 | 26308 | 7885 | 344 | 52691 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Grand Total** | $225856 | $629851 | $273201 | $617407 | $588180 | $1351586 | $1401922 | $278970 | $5366973 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $23 | $1 | $— | $1 | $43 | $4349 | $— | $4417 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

---

| | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | | | |
| <br>**(in thousands)**<br>**As of December 31, 2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **Prior** | **Revolving Loans**<br>**Amortized**<br>**Cost Basis** | **Revolving Loans**<br>**Converted**<br>**to Term** | <br>**Total** |
| **Residential real estate owner-occupied:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $153758 | $57359 | $208250 | $162417 | $134290 | $292708 | $— | $9745 | $1018527 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  | 1610 |  | 582 |  |  | 2192 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 182 | 1063 | 2185 | 3130 | 2729 | 10072 |  |  | 19361 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $153940 | $58422 | $210435 | $167157 | $137019 | $303362 | $— | $9745 | $1040080 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $43 | $— | $18 | $17 | $50 | $— | $— | $128 |
| **Residential real estate nonowner-occupied:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $18769 | $13367 | $46289 | $48701 | $62996 | $89968 | $— | $2640 | $282730 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  | 516 |  |  | 516 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $18769 | $13367 | $46289 | $48701 | $62996 | $90484 | $— | $2640 | $283246 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Commercial real estate owner-occupied:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $103994 | $40027 | $64149 | $101727 | $103722 | $162831 | $13894 | $56250 | $646594 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention | 752 | 1112 |  |  | 594 | 9191 |  | 409 | 12058 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 5448 |  | 942 |  |  | 1906 |  |  | 8296 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $110194 | $41139 | $65091 | $101727 | $104316 | $173928 | $13894 | $56659 | $666948 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Commercial real estate nonowner-occupied:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $77928 | $22179 | $104436 | $134803 | $101477 | $230556 | $19700 | $90983 | $782062 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention | 676 |  |  | 16682 |  |  |  |  | 17358 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $78604 | $22179 | $104436 | $151485 | $101477 | $230556 | $19700 | $90983 | $799420 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Commercial real estate multi-family:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $11117 | $12841 | $49881 | $66953 | $45347 | $56668 | $4910 | $83653 | $331370 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $11117 | $12841 | $49881 | $66953 | $45347 | $56668 | $4910 | $83653 | $331370 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Construction & land development:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $99673 | $47328 | $86555 | $593 | $522 | $3303 | $481 | $— | $238455 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $99673 | $47328 | $86555 | $593 | $522 | $3303 | $481 | $— | $238455 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Commercial & industrial:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $139641 | $62991 | $44005 | $41331 | $17176 | $33515 | $153706 | $15935 | $508300 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  | 569 |  |  | 1556 |  | 64 |  | 2189 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 88 | 334 | 73 | 1618 |  | 11516 | 4411 | 344 | 18384 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $139729 | $63894 | $44078 | $42949 | $18732 | $45031 | $158181 | $16279 | $528873 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** |  | $13 | $216 | $18 | $— | $15 | $— | $— | 262 |
| **Lease financing receivables:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $5931 | $4909 | $7469 | $1433 | $190 | $83 | $— | $— | $20015 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 7 | 69 | 87 | 274 | 71 |  |  |  | 508 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $5938 | $4978 | $7556 | $1707 | $261 | $83 | $— | $— | $20523 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** |  | $49 | $297 | $31 | $10 | $3 | $— | $— | 390 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

---

| | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | **Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year** | | | |
| <br>**(in thousands)**<br>**As of December 31, 2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **Prior** | **Revolving Loans**<br>**Amortized**<br>**Cost Basis** | **Revolving Loans**<br>**Converted**<br>**to Term** | <br>**Total** |
| **Aircraft:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $31154 | $26092 | $47389 | $35121 | $29828 | $33239 | $— | $— | $202823 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  | 297 |  |  |  | 297 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $31154 | $26092 | $47389 | $35121 | $30125 | $33239 | $— | $— | $203120 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **Home equity:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $408021 | $— | $408021 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1957 |  | 1957 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3660 |  | 3660 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $413638 | $— | $413638 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $56 | $— | $56 |
| **Consumer:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $1799 | $3984 | $1840 | $58 | $25 | $566 | $12267 | $— | $20539 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  | 1 | 84 |  | 85 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $1799 | $3984 | $1840 | $58 | $25 | $567 | $12351 | $— | $20624 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $31 | $2 | $3 | $— | $1 | $6 | $1154 | $— | $1197 |
| **Warehouse:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $754090 | $— | $754090 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $754090 | $— | $754090 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| **TRS:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $32397 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $32397 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $32397 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $32397 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $15501 | $9557 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $25058 |
| **RCS:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $862 | $3448 | $4490 | $674 | $42 | $310 | $103719 | $— | $113545 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** | $862 | $3448 | $4490 | $674 | $42 | $310 | $103719 | $— | $113545 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $19131 | $— | $19131 |
| **Grand Total:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk Rating |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pass or not rated | $677023 | $294525 | $664753 | $593811 | $495615 | $903747 | $1470788 | $259206 | $5359468 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Special Mention | 1428 | 1681 |  | 18292 | 2150 | 9773 | 2021 | 409 | 35754 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Substandard | 5725 | 1466 | 3287 | 5022 | 3097 | 24011 | 8155 | 344 | 51107 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doubtful |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Grand Total** | $684176 | $297672 | $668040 | $617125 | $500862 | $937531 | $1480964 | $259959 | $5446329 |
| **YTD Gross Charge-offs** | $15532 | $9664 | $516 | $67 | $28 | $74 | $20341 | $— | $46222 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans**

The following table presents the activity in the ACLL by portfolio class:

---

| | | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **ACLL Roll-forward** | **ACLL Roll-forward** | **ACLL Roll-forward** | **ACLL Roll-forward** | **ACLL Roll-forward** | **ACLL Roll-forward** | **ACLL Roll-forward** | **ACLL Roll-forward** | **ACLL Roll-forward** | **ACLL Roll-forward** |
| | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  |
| | **2026** | **2026** | **2026** | **2026** | **2026** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **Beginning**<br>**Balance** | <br>**Provision**  | **Charge-**<br>**offs** | <br>**Recoveries** | **Ending**<br>**Balance** | **Beginning**<br>**Balance** | <br>**Provision**  | **Charge-**<br>**offs** | <br>**Recoveries** | **Ending**<br>**Balance** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $10844 | $(233) | $(54) | $52 | $10609 | $10849 | $(115) | $(18) | $40 | $10756 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 3542 | (34) |  |  | 3508 | 4140 | (115) |  |  | 4025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | 7207 | 375 |  | 2 | 7584 | 7319 | 15 |  |  | 7334 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 11690 | 283 |  |  | 11973 | 12523 | (344) |  |  | 12179 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-Family | 2860 | (48) |  |  | 2812 | 2714 | 93 |  |  | 2807 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial real estate | 21757 | 610 |  | 2 | 22369 | 22556 | (236) |  |  | 22320 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development | 8117 | 139 |  |  | 8256 | 8227 | (200) |  |  | 8027 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 7403 | 75 |  | 3 | 7481 | 2527 | 89 |  |  | 2616 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables | 718 | (112) | (1) | 19 | 624 | 1117 | (57) | (11) | 5 | 1054 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft | 507 | (1) |  |  | 506 | 565 | (11) |  |  | 554 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 8629 | 238 |  | 6 | 8873 | 7378 | 247 |  | 1 | 7626 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit cards | 957 | 2 | (3) | 1 | 957 | 1379 | (425) | (36) | 19 | 937 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts | 971 | 72 | (410) | 68 | 701 | 724 | 99 | (190) | 54 | 687 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automobile loans |  | (2) |  | 2 |  | 11 | (4) |  | 1 | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 217 | (49) | (13) | 2 | 157 | 283 | (41) | (16) | 15 | 241 |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | 63662 | 705 | (481) | 155 | 64041 | 59756 | (769) | (271) | 135 | 58851 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit | 1882 | (311) |  |  | 1571 | 1374 | 47 |  |  | 1421 |
| **Total Core Banking** | 65544 | 394 | (481) | 155 | 65612 | 61130 | (722) | (271) | 135 | 60272 |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances | 296 | 5318 |  | 669 | 6283 | 9793 | 15335 |  | 691 | 25819 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans | 37 | 24 |  |  | 61 | 68 | 92 |  | 2 | 162 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | 19475 | 4044 | (3936) | 301 | 19884 | 20987 | 2967 | (4254) | 350 | 20050 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** | 19808 | 9386 | (3936) | 970 | 26228 | 30848 | 18394 | (4254) | 1043 | 46031 |
| **Total**  | $85352 | $9780 | $(4417) | $1125 | $91840 | $91978 | $17672 | $(4525) | $1178 | $106303 |

---

The cumulative loss rate used as the basis for the estimate of the Company's ACLL as of March 31, 2026, was primarily based on a static pool analysis of each of the Company's loan pools using the Company's loss experience from 2014 through 2026, supplemented by qualitative factor adjustments for current and forecasted conditions. The Company employs a one-year forecast for unemployment and commercial vacancy rates within its ACLL model. The cumulative loss rate within the Company's ACLL also includes estimated losses based on an individual evaluation of loans which are either collateral dependent or which do not share risk characteristics with pooled loans, *e.g.*, loan modifications. During the second quarter of 2025, the Company implemented a minimum loan balance threshold, as a practical expedient, for assessing individual loans for impairment. This threshold applies to loans with a risk rating of Special Mention or worse. The application of this new practical expedient resulted in a $518,000 net credit to the Provision during the second quarter of 2025.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Nonperforming Loans and Nonperforming Assets**

Detail of nonperforming loans, nonperforming assets, and select credit quality ratios follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(dollars in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Loans on nonaccrual status\* | $31784 | $23806 |
| Loans past due 90-days-or-more and still on accrual\*\* | 68 | 161 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total nonperforming loans** | 31852 | 23967 |
| Other real estate owned | 896 | 1277 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total nonperforming assets** | $32748 | $25244 |
| **Credit Quality Ratios - Total Company:** |  |  |
| Nonperforming loans to total loans  | 0.59% | 0.44% |
| Nonperforming assets to total loans (including OREO) | 0.61 | 0.46 |
| Nonperforming assets to total assets | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| **Credit Quality Ratios - Core Bank:** |  |  |
| Nonperforming loans to total loans  | 0.61% | 0.45% |
| Nonperforming assets to total loans (including OREO) | 0.63 | 0.47 |
| Nonperforming assets to total assets | 0.49 | 0.38 |

---

*\** *Loans on nonaccrual status include collateral-dependent loans.*

*\*\** *Loans past due 90-days-or-more and still accruing consist of smaller balance consumer loans.*

The following tables present nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90-days-or-more and still on accrual by portfolio class:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| |  |  | **Past Due 90-Days-or-More** | **Past Due 90-Days-or-More** |
| | **Nonaccrual** | **Nonaccrual** | **and Still Accruing Interest\*** | **and Still Accruing Interest\*** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $20524 | $18894 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 510 | 119 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | 5474 | 377 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family | 1259 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 369 | 344 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables |  | 49 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 3635 | 3727 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit cards |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automobile loans |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 13 | 296 |  |  |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | 31784 | 23806 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit |  |  |  |  |
| **Total Core Banking** | 31784 | 23806 |  |  |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions |  |  | 68 | 161 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** |  |  | 68 | 161 |
| **Total** | $31784 | $23806 | $68 | $161 |

---

\* *Loans past due 90-days-or-more and still accruing consist of smaller balance consumer loans.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of March 31, 2026** | **As of March 31, 2026** | **As of March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended** <br>**March 31, 2026** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **Nonaccrual** <br>**Loans with**<br>**ACLL** | **Nonaccrual** <br>**Loans without**<br>**ACLL** | **Total**<br>**Nonaccrual** <br>**Loans** | **Interest Income**<br>**Recognized**<br>**on Nonaccrual Loans\*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $359 | $20165 | $20524 | $239 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 397 | 113 | 510 | 17 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | 344 | 5130 | 5474 | 20 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family |  | 1259 | 1259 | 26 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 344 | 25 | 369 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity |  | 3635 | 3635 | 87 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer |  | 13 | 13 |  |
| **Total** | $1444 | $30340 | $31784 | $389 |

---

\* *Includes interest income for loans on nonaccrual as of the beginning of the period that were paid off during the period.*

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended** <br>**March 31, 2025** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **Nonaccrual** <br>**Loans with**<br>**ACLL** | **Nonaccrual** <br>**Loans without**<br>**ACLL** | **Total**<br>**Nonaccrual** <br>**Loans** | **Interest Income**<br>**Recognized**<br>**on Nonaccrual Loans\*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $— | $18894 | $18894 | $368 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  | 119 | 119 | 17 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | 377 |  | 377 | 48 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |  | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 344 |  | 344 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables |  | 49 | 49 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity |  | 3727 | 3727 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer |  | 296 | 296 | 21 |
| **Total** | $721 | $23085 | $23806 | $463 |

---

\* *Includes interest income for loans on nonaccrual as of the beginning of the period that were paid off during the period.*

Nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90-days-or-more and still on accrual both include smaller balance, primarily retail, homogeneous loans. Nonaccrual loans are typically returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and held current for six consecutive months and future contractual payments are reasonably assured. Modified loans classified as nonaccrual are reviewed for return to accrual status on an individual basis, with additional consideration given to performance under modified terms.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Delinquent Loans**

The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in loans by portfolio class:

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**March 31, 2026 (dollars in thousands)** | **30 - 59**<br>**Days**<br>**Delinquent** | **60 - 89**<br>**Days**<br>**Delinquent** | **90 or More**<br>**Days**<br>**Delinquent\*** | <br>**Total**<br>**Delinquent\*\*** | <br>**Total**<br>**Current** | <br>**Total** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $3386 | $1041 | $4151 | $8578 | $1019895 | $1028473 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  | 397 | 397 | 280380 | 280777 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied |  |  | 5131 | 5131 | 679274 | 684405 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |  |  | 819363 | 819363 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family |  |  |  |  | 328154 | 328154 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development |  |  |  |  | 245423 | 245423 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 15595 |  | 369 | 15964 | 525682 | 541646 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables |  |  |  |  | 20710 | 20710 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft |  |  |  |  | 202388 | 202388 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 1853 | 262 | 560 | 2675 | 422987 | 425662 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit cards | 106 | 5 |  | 111 | 11548 | 11659 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts | 115 | 31 | 36 | 182 | 620 | 802 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automobile loans | 2 |  |  | 2 | 676 | 678 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 11 | 1 |  | 12 | 6139 | 6151 |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | 21068 | 1340 | 10644 | 33052 | 4563239 | 4596291 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit |  |  |  |  | 629848 | 629848 |
| **Total Core Banking** | 21068 | 1340 | 10644 | 33052 | 5193087 | 5226139 |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances |  |  |  |  | 8458 | 8458 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans |  |  |  |  | 701 | 701 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | 7718 | 1905 | 67 | 9690 | 121985 | 131675 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** | 7718 | 1905 | 67 | 9690 | 131144 | 140834 |
| **Total** | $28786 | $3245 | $10711 | $42742 | $5324231 | $5366973 |
| **Delinquency ratio\*\*\*** | 0.54% | 0.06% | 0.20% | 0.80% |  |  |

---

\*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *All loans past due 90-days-or-more, excluding small balance consumer loans, were on nonaccrual status.*

\*\*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *Delinquent status may be determined by either the number of days past due or number of payments past due.*

\*\*\* *Represents total loans 30-days-or-more past due by aging category divided by total loans.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands)** | **30 - 59**<br>**Days**<br>**Delinquent** | **60 - 89**<br>**Days**<br>**Delinquent** | **90 or More**<br>**Days**<br>**Delinquent\*** | <br>**Total**<br>**Delinquent\*\*** | <br>**Total**<br>**Current** | <br>**Total** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $4770 | $2140 | $2118 | $9028 | $1031052 | $1040080 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |  |  | 283246 | 283246 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied |  |  |  |  | 666948 | 666948 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |  |  | 799420 | 799420 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family |  |  |  |  | 331370 | 331370 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development |  |  |  |  | 238455 | 238455 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 11 |  | 344 | 355 | 528518 | 528873 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables | 4 |  | 49 | 53 | 20470 | 20523 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft |  |  |  |  | 203120 | 203120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 3082 | 327 | 937 | 4346 | 409292 | 413638 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit cards |  |  |  |  | 10711 | 10711 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts | 67 | 52 | 4 | 123 | 848 | 971 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automobile loans |  |  |  |  | 738 | 738 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 17 | 3 |  | 20 | 8184 | 8204 |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | 7951 | 2522 | 3452 | 13925 | 4532372 | 4546297 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit |  |  |  |  | 754090 | 754090 |
| **Total Core Banking** | 7951 | 2522 | 3452 | 13925 | 5286462 | 5300387 |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances |  |  |  |  | 12924 | 12924 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans |  |  |  |  | 19473 | 19473 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | 6947 | 1830 | 161 | 8938 | 104607 | 113545 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** | 6947 | 1830 | 161 | 8938 | 137004 | 145942 |
| **Total** | $14898 | $4352 | $3613 | $22863 | $5423466 | $5446329 |
| **Delinquency ratio\*\*\*** | 0.27% | 0.08% | 0.07% | 0.42% |  |  |

---

\*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *All loans past due 90-days-or-more, excluding smaller balance consumer loans, were on nonaccrual status.*

\*\*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Delinquent status may be determined by either the number of days past due or number of payments past due.*

\*\*\* *Represents total loans 30-days-or-more past due by aging category divided by total loans.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Collateral-Dependent Loans**

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans by portfolio class:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **Secured**<br>**by Real**<br>**Estate** | **Secured** <br>**by Personal**<br>**Property** | **Secured**<br>**by Real**<br>**Estate** | **Secured** <br>**by Personal**<br>**Property** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $20874 | $— | $19343 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 510 |  | 535 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | 8195 |  | 8296 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family | 1233 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables |  | 411 |  | 508 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft |  |  |  | 297 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 3474 |  | 3659 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer |  | 1 |  | 1 |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | $34286 | $412 | $31833 | $806 |

---

**Collateral-Dependent Loans and Loan Modifications**

When management determines that a loan is collateral dependent and that foreclosure is probable, expected credit losses are measured using the fair value of the collateral as of the reporting date, adjusted for estimated selling costs, when applicable. Collateral-dependent loans are generally secured by real estate or personal property. If there is insufficient collateral value to secure the Company's recorded investment in these loans, they are charged down to collateral value less estimated selling costs, when selling costs are applicable. Estimated selling costs range from 10% to 13%, with those percentages based on annual studies performed by the Company.

In accordance with the Bank's charge-off policy, the Bank will charge off all, or the portion of, its recorded investment in a collateral-dependent loan when it concludes that the full amount of contractual principal and interest is not expected to be collected.

A loan modification occurs when, due to a borrower's financial difficulties, the Bank grants a concession that it would not otherwise consider. Most modifications involve restructuring the loan's original terms, including—depending on the borrower's circumstances—a temporary payment reduction requiring only interest and escrow (if applicable), a reduction in the contractual interest rate, and/or an extension of the loan's maturity date.

The ACLL incorporates an estimate of lifetime expected credit losses using historical loss information. The Company uses a static pool loss rate method to determine an estimate which is recorded for each asset upon origination. Occasionally, the Company has reason to modify certain terms of loans for borrowers experiencing financial distress by providing the following forms of relief: forgiveness of loan principal, extension of repayment terms, interest rate reduction or an other-than-insignificant payment delay. The Company may make any or all of these types of concessions as part of such modifications. Since an estimate for historical losses is already included as a component of the ACLL, a change to the ACLL is generally not recorded at the time of such modifications unless the loan is individually analyzed and the modification changes the specific reserve allocation. In the event forgiveness of principal is provided, the amount of the forgiveness is charged-off against the ACLL.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

Accruing loans that are modified are evaluated for nonaccrual classification based on a current assessment of the borrower's financial condition and their demonstrated ability and willingness to repay under the modified terms. Loans on nonaccrual status that are subsequently modified continue to remain on nonaccrual and are reported as nonperforming until the borrower demonstrates sustained repayment capacity in accordance with the modified terms.

There were no collateral-dependent loan modifications made during the first three months of 2026 and there were $35 million collateral-dependent loans outstanding on the Company's balance sheet at March 31, 2026.

During the first quarter of 2026, the Company modified five loans for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty with an amortized cost basis of $9 million. One CRE owner-occupied loan, with an amortized cost basis of $7 million, was extended seven months. One CRE nonowner-occupied loan, with an amortized cost basis of $206,000, was extended four months. One C&I loan, with an amortized cost basis of $2 million, was extended 40 months. One C&I loan, with an amortized cost basis of $64,000, was extended 13 months. One HELOC loan, with an amortized cost basis of $152,000, was extended 13 months.

Collateral-dependent loan modifications made during 2025 totaled $5 million and there were $33 million collateral-dependent loans outstanding on the Company's balance sheet at December 31, 2025. During the second quarter of 2025, the Company modified two loans for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty with an amortized cost basis of $4 million. One CRE owner-occupied loan, with an amortized cost basis of $250,000, was extended three months. One CRE nonowner-occupied loan, with an amortized cost basis of $4 million, was extended 12 months. During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company modified seven loans for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty with a total amortized cost basis of $13 million. Two CRE owner-occupied loans, with a total amortized cost basis of $5 million, were extended three months. One CRE nonowner-occupied loan, with an amortized cost basis of $380,000, was extended three months. One C&I loan, with an amortized cost basis of $25,000, was extended three months. One CRE owner-occupied loan, with an amortized cost basis of $7 million, was extended six months. One C&I loan, with an amortized cost basis of $47,000, was extended 12 months. One C&I loan, with an amortized cost basis of $200,000, received a 12 month forbearance. There were no other material modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during 2025.

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, there were no payment defaults by borrowers experiencing financial difficulty related to loans that were modified in the prior 12 months.

**Foreclosures**

The following table presents the carrying amount of foreclosed properties held as a result of the Bank obtaining physical possession of such properties:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Residential real estate | $— | $244 |
| Commercial real estate | 896 | 1033 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total other real estate owned** | $896 | $1277 |

---

The following table presents the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans secured by RRE properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process according to requirements of the applicable jurisdiction:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Recorded investment in consumer residential real estate mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure | $3994 | $3148 |

---

**Refund Advances**

The Company's TRS segment offered (i) its RA product during the first two months of 2026, along with its ERA product during December 2025 and the first two weeks of 2026 for the 2026 Tax Season and (ii) its RA product during the first two months of 2025, along with its ERA product during December 2024 and the first two weeks of 2025 for the 2025 Tax Season. The ERA originations during December 2025 and the first two weeks of 2026 were made in relation to estimated tax returns that were anticipated to be filed during the first quarter 2026 tax season, while the ERA originations during December 2024 and the first two weeks of 2025 were made in relation to estimated tax returns that were anticipated to be filed during the first quarter 2025 tax season. Each year, all unpaid RAs, including ERAs, are charged-off at June 30<sup>th</sup>, and each quarter thereafter, any credits to the Provision for ERAs/RAs, are recorded as recoveries of previously charged-off accounts.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

Information regarding calendar year activities for ERA/RA follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| ERAs/RAs originated | $246396 | $662556 |
| Net charge to the Provision for ERAs/RAs | 5318 | 15335 |
| Provision as a percentage of ERAs/RAs originated | 2.16% | 2.31% |
| Net ERA/RA charge-offs (recoveries) | $(669) | $(691) |
| Net ERA/RA charge-offs (recoveries) to total originations | (0.27)% | (0.10)% |

---

**5.** **DEPOSITS**

The composition of the deposit portfolio follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| **Core Bank:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demand | $1175575 | $1128255 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Money market | 1555972 | 1497561 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Savings | 221260 | 217723 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reciprocal money market | 252769 | 224731 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Individual retirement accounts (1) | 34762 | 34349 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time deposits, $250 and over (1) | 178577 | 156283 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other certificates of deposit (1) | 297236 | 290087 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reciprocal time deposits (1) | 68689 | 70729 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wholesale brokered deposits (1) | 87449 | 87420 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Core Bank interest-bearing deposits | 3872289 | 3707138 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Core Bank noninterest-bearing deposits | 1164411 | 1102041 |
| **Total Core Bank deposits** | 5036700 | 4809179 |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wholesale brokered deposits (1) | 17066 | 12734 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing prepaid card deposits | 319645 | 286841 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Money market | 24693 | 22973 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total RPG interest-bearing deposits | 361404 | 322548 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest-bearing prepaid card deposits | 6919 | 5228 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noninterest-bearing deposits | 104097 | 66192 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total RPG noninterest-bearing deposits | 111016 | 71420 |
| **Total RPG deposits** | 472420 | 393968 |
| **Total deposits** | $5509120 | $5203147 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(1)* *Represents time deposits .* 

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**6.** **SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE**

SSUAR consist of short-term excess funds from correspondent banks, repurchase agreements, and overnight liabilities to deposit clients arising from the Bank's treasury management program. While comparable to deposits in their transactional nature, these overnight liabilities to clients are in the form of repurchase agreements. Repurchase agreements collateralized by securities are treated as financings; accordingly, the securities involved with the agreements are recorded as assets and are held by a safekeeping agent and the obligations to repurchase the securities are reflected as liabilities. Should the fair value of currently pledged securities fall below the associated repurchase agreements, the Bank would be required to pledge additional securities. To mitigate the risk of under collateralization, the Bank typically pledges at least two percent more in securities than the associated repurchase agreements. All such securities are under the Bank's control.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, all SSUAR had overnight maturities. Information regarding SSUAR follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(dollars in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Outstanding balance at end of period | $81337 | $88504 |
| Weighted average interest rate at end of period | 0.40% | 0.39% |
| Fair value of securities pledged: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agencies | $115630 | $130940 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total securities pledged** | $115630 | $130940 |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Average outstanding balance during the period | $89307 | $108760 |
| Weighted average interest rate during the period | 0.40% | 0.51% |
| Maximum outstanding at any month end during the period | $87655 | $112826 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**7.** **FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES**

FHLB advances were as follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Overnight advances | $210000 | $130000 |
| Fixed interest rate advances  | 156500 | 376000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total FHLB advances** | $366500 | $506000 |

---

Each FHLB advance is payable at its maturity date, with a prepayment penalty for fixed rate advances that are paid off earlier than maturity.

FHLB advances are collateralized by a blanket pledge of eligible real estate loans. As of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, Republic had available borrowing capacity of $742 million and $646 million from the FHLB. In addition to its borrowing capacity with the FHLB, Republic also had unsecured lines of credit totaling $100 million available through various other financial institutions as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025.

Aggregate future principal payments on FHLB advances based on contractual maturity and the weighted-average cost of such advances are detailed below:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**Year (dollars in thousands)** | <br>**Principal** | **Weighted**<br>**Average**<br>**Rate** |
| 2026 | $340000 | 4.08% |
| 2027 | 20500 | 1.84 |
| 2030 | 5000 |  |
| 2031 | 1000 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | $366500 | 3.89% |

---

As more fully disclosed in the Footnote titled *"Interest Rate Swaps"* in this section of the report, the Bank elected to extend $100 million of FHLB advances during the second quarter of 2024 through a third-party. As a result of this swap, the Bank locked in an annualized cost of 4.42% for this $100 million over a five-year term. The total weighted-average cost of all advances, including the impact of any corresponding swaps, is 3.84%.

Due to their nature, the Bank considers average balance information more meaningful than period-end balances for its overnight borrowings from the FHLB. Information regarding overnight FHLB advances follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Average outstanding balance during the period | $67722 | $150778 |
| Weighted average interest rate during the period | 3.71% | 4.42% |
| Maximum outstanding at any month end during the period | $210000 | $428000 |

---

The following table illustrates real estate loans pledged to collateralize advances and letters of credit with the FHLB:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| First-lien, single family residential real estate | $1129136 | $1136838 |
| Home equity lines of credit | 363183 | 355875 |
| Multi-family commercial real estate | 80911 | 92167 |
| Commercial real estate | 212538 | 260789 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**8.** **COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES**

**Commitments to Extend Credit**

The Company, in the normal course of business, is party to financial instruments with OBS risk. These financial instruments primarily include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the potential future obligations of the Company pursuant to those financial instruments. Creditworthiness for all instruments is evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the Company's credit policies. Collateral from the client may be required based on the Company's credit evaluation of the client and may include business assets of commercial clients, as well as personal property and real estate of individual clients or guarantors.

The Company also extends binding commitments to clients and prospective clients. Such commitments assure a borrower of financing for a specified period of time at a specified rate. The risk to the Company under such loan commitments is limited by the terms of the contracts. For example, the Company may not be obligated to advance funds if the client's financial condition deteriorates or if the client fails to meet specific covenants.

An approved but unfunded loan commitment represents a potential credit risk and a liquidity risk, since the Company's client(s) may demand immediate cash that would require funding. In addition, unfunded loan commitments represent interest rate risk as market interest rates may rise above the rate committed to the Company's client. Since a portion of these loan commitments normally expire unused, the total amount of outstanding commitments at any point in time may not require future funding.

The following table presents the Company's commitments, exclusive of Mortgage Banking loan commitments:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Unused warehouse lines of credit | $584152 | $436909 |
| Unused home equity lines of credit | 512690 | 487822 |
| Unused loan commitments - other | 1137186 | 1203211 |
| Standby letters of credit | 10107 | 10385 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total commitments** | $2244135 | $2138327 |

---

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a client to a third-party. The terms and risk of loss involved in issuing standby letters of credit are similar to those involved in issuing loan commitments and extending credit. In addition to credit risk, the Company also has liquidity risk associated with standby letters of credit because funding for these obligations could be required immediately. The Company does not deem this risk to be material.

The following tables present a roll-forward of the ACLC:

---

| | | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **ACLC Roll-forward** | **ACLC Roll-forward** | **ACLC Roll-forward** | **ACLC Roll-forward** | **ACLC Roll-forward** | **ACLC Roll-forward** | **ACLC Roll-forward** | **ACLC Roll-forward** | **ACLC Roll-forward** | **ACLC Roll-forward** |
| | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  |
| | **2026** | **2026** | **2026** | **2026** | **2026** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **Beginning**<br>**Balance** | <br>**Provision**  | **Charge-**<br>**offs** | <br>**Recoveries** | **Ending**<br>**Balance** | **Beginning**<br>**Balance** | <br>**Provision**  | **Charge-**<br>**offs** | <br>**Recoveries** | **Ending**<br>**Balance** |
| **Loan Commitments** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unused warehouse lines of credit | $73 | $(11) | $— | $— | $62 | $79 | $26 | $— | $— | $105 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unused home equity lines of credit | 189 | 34 |  |  | 223 | 183 | 16 |  |  | 199 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unused construction lines of credit | 585 | 94 |  |  | 679 | 677 | 60 |  |  | 737 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unused RCS lines of credit | 230 | 20 |  |  | 250 | 300 | (110) |  |  | 190 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unused loan commitments - other | 373 | (57) |  |  | 316 | 251 | 28 |  |  | 279 |
| **Total**  | $1450 | $80 | $— | $— | $1530 | $1490 | $20 | $— | $— | $1510 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**9.** **FAIR VALUE**

Fair value represents the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

**Level 1:** Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

**Level 2:** Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

**Level 3:** Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

Authoritative guidance requires maximization of use of observable inputs and minimization of use of unobservable inputs in fair value measurements. Where there exists limited or no observable market data, the Company derives its own estimates by generally considering characteristics of the asset/liability, the current economic and competitive environment, and other factors. For this reason, results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized on an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability.

The Bank used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:

**Available-for-sale debt securities:** Except for the Bank's U.S. Treasury securities and its TRUP investment, the fair value of AFS debt securities is typically determined by matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities, but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).

The Bank's U.S. Treasury securities are based on quoted market prices (Level 1 inputs) and considered highly liquid.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 the Company owned one nominal illiquid AFS private label MBS with an amortized cost of $0 in both periods. At December 31, 2025, the Bank classified this MBS as a Level 3 and utilized an income valuation model (present value model) approach in determining the fair value of this security. At March 31, 2026, the Company elected to omit obtaining Level 3 pricing based on the insignificance of the balance with the fair value stated at par and reported along with the other MBS securities under Level 2 inputs.

The Company acquired its TRUP investment in 2015 and considers the most recent bid price for the same instrument to approximate market value as of March 31, 2026. The Company's TRUP investment is considered highly illiquid and is valued using Level 3 inputs, as the most recent bid price for this instrument is not always considered generally observable.

**Equity securities with readily determinable fair value:** The fair value of the Company's Freddie Mac preferred stock is determined based on market prices of similar securities, as described above (Level 2 inputs).

**Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value:** The fair value of mortgage loans HFS is determined using quoted secondary market prices. Mortgage loans HFS are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

**Consumer loans held for sale, at fair value:** The fair value for these loans is based on contractual sales terms, Level 3 inputs.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Mortgage banking derivatives**: Mortgage banking derivatives used in the ordinary course of business primarily consist of mandatory forward sales contracts ("forward contracts") and interest rate lock loan commitments. The fair value of the Bank's derivative instruments is primarily measured by obtaining pricing from broker-dealers recognized to be market participants. The pricing is derived from market observable inputs that can generally be verified and do not typically involve significant judgment by the Bank. Forward contracts and rate lock loan commitments are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

**Interest rate swap agreements:** Interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company values its interest rate swaps using a third-party valuation service and classifies such valuations as Level 2. Valuations of these interest rate swaps are also received from the relevant dealer counterparty and validated against the Company's calculations. The Company has considered counterparty credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap assets and has considered its own credit risk in the valuation of its interest rate swap liabilities.

Discussion of assets measured at fair value on a **non-recurring basis** follows:

**Collateral-dependent loans:** Collateral-dependent loans generally reflect partial charge-downs to their respective fair value, which is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals or BPOs. These appraisals or BPOs may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the process by the independent experts to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value per the borrower's financial statements or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management's historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation, and management's expertise and knowledge of the client and client's business, resulting in a Level 3 fair value classification. Collateral-dependent loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly.

**Other real estate owned:** Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals or BPOs. These appraisals or BPOs may utilize a single approach or a combination of approaches, including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the process by the independent experts to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments may be significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Appraisals for collateral-dependent loans, impaired premises and OREO are performed by certified general appraisers (for commercial properties) or certified residential appraisers (for residential properties) whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Bank. Once the appraisal is received, a member of the Bank's CCAD reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal, as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources, such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. On at least an annual basis, the Bank performs a back test of collateral appraisals by comparing actual selling prices on recent collateral sales to the most recent appraisal of such collateral. Back tests are performed for each collateral class, *e.g.*, RRE or CRE, and may lead to additional adjustments to the value of unliquidated collateral of similar class.

**Mortgage servicing rights:** At least quarterly, MSR's are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the MSR's as compared to carrying amount. If the carrying amount of an individual tranche exceeds fair value, impairment is recorded, and the respective individual tranche is carried at fair value. If the carrying amount of an individual tranche does not exceed fair value, impairment is reversed if previously recognized and the carrying value of the individual tranche is based on the amortization method. The valuation model utilizes assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income and can generally be validated against available market data (Level 2).

All transfers between levels are generally recognized at the end of each quarter. With the exception of the AFS private label MBS that transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2026, there were no other transfers into or out of Level 1, 2, or 3 assets during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a **recurring basis**, including financial assets and liabilities for which the Bank has elected the fair value option, are summarized below.

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Fair Value Measurements at**  | **Fair Value Measurements at**  | **Fair Value Measurements at**  | |
| | **March 31, 2026 Using:** | **March 31, 2026 Using:** | **March 31, 2026 Using:** | |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **Quoted Prices in**<br>**Active Markets**<br>**for Identical**<br>**Assets**<br>**(Level 1)** | **Significant**<br>**Other**<br>**Observable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 2)** | <br>**Significant**<br>**Unobservable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 3)** | <br>**Total**<br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| **Financial assets:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Available-for-sale debt securities:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agencies | $34859 | $232686 | $— | $267545 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Private label mortgage-backed security |  | 1359 |  | 1359 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities - residential |  | 590246 |  | 590246 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collateralized mortgage obligations |  | 16698 |  | 16698 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate bonds |  | 1001 |  | 1001 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trust preferred security |  |  | 4072 | 4072 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total available-for-sale debt securities** | $34859 | $841990 | $4072 | $880921 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Freddie Mac preferred stock | $— | $945 | $— | $945 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total equity securities with a readily determinable fair value** | $— | $945 | $— | $945 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage loans held for sale | $— | $12953 | $— | $12953 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer loans held for sale |  |  | 9430 | 9430 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rate lock commitments |  | 358 |  | 358 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mandatory forward contracts |  | 400 |  | 400 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer |  | 5116 |  | 5116 |
| **Financial liabilities:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer | $— | $5116 | $— | $5116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swap agreements on FHLB advances |  | 1855 |  | 1855 |

---

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Fair Value Measurements at** | **Fair Value Measurements at** | **Fair Value Measurements at** | |
| | **December 31, 2025 Using:** | **December 31, 2025 Using:** | **December 31, 2025 Using:** | |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **Quoted Prices in**<br>**Active Markets**<br>**for Identical**<br>**Assets**<br>**(Level 1)** | **Significant**<br>**Other**<br>**Observable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 2)** | <br>**Significant**<br>**Unobservable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 3)** | <br>**Total**<br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| **Financial assets:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Available-for-sale debt securities:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government agencies | $34854 | $258521 | $— | $293375 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Private label mortgage-backed security |  |  | 1439 | 1439 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities - residential |  | 567909 |  | 567909 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collateralized mortgage obligations |  | 16907 |  | 16907 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate bonds |  | 1001 |  | 1001 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trust preferred security |  |  | 4062 | 4062 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total available-for-sale debt securities** | $34854 | $844338 | $5501 | $884693 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Freddie Mac preferred stock | $— | $945 | $— | $945 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total equity securities with a readily determinable fair value** | $— | $945 | $— | $945 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage loans held for sale | $— | $7516 | $— | $7516 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer loans held for sale |  |  | 10968 | 10968 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rate lock commitments |  | 279 |  | 279 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mandatory forward contracts |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer |  | 6321 |  | 6321 |
| **Financial liabilities:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mandatory forward contracts | $— | $29 | $— | $29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer |  | 3745 |  | 3745 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest rate swap agreements on FHLB advances |  | 2674 |  | 2674 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Trust Preferred Security**

The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company's TRUP investment measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Balance, beginning of period** | $4062 | $4034 |
| Total gains or losses included in earnings: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discount accretion | 14 | 16 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net change in unrealized gain (loss) | (4) | 23 |
| **Balance, end of period** | $4072 | $4073 |

---

The fair value of the Company's TRUP investment is based on the most recent bid price for this instrument, as provided by a third-party broker.

**Mortgage Loans Held for Sale**

The Bank has elected the fair value option for mortgage loans HFS. These loans are intended for sale and the Bank believes that the fair value is the best indicator of the resolution of these loans. Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loans and in accordance with Bank policy for such instruments. None of these loans were past due 90-days-or-more or on nonaccrual as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025.

The aggregate fair value, contractual balance, and unrealized gain were as follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Aggregate fair value | $12953 | $7516 |
| Contractual balance | 12862 | 7367 |
| Unrealized gain | 91 | 149 |

---

The total amount of net gains from changes in fair value included in earnings for mortgage loans HFS, at fair value, are presented in the following table:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Interest income | $98 | $166 |
| Change in fair value | (58) | (45) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total included in earnings** | $40 | $121 |

---

**Consumer Loans Held for Sale**

RCS carries loans originated through its installment loan program at fair value. Interest income is recorded based on the contractual terms of the loan and in accordance with Bank policy for such instruments. None of these loans were past due 90-days-or-more or on nonaccrual as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025.

The significant unobservable inputs in the fair value measurement of the Bank's short-term installment loans are the net contractual premiums and level of loans sold at a discount price. Significant fluctuations in any of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower/higher fair value measurement.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

The following table presents quantitative information about recurring Level 3 fair value measurement inputs for installment loans:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**March 31, 2026 (dollars in thousands)** | **Fair**<br>**Value** | **Valuation**<br>**Technique** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Unobservable Inputs** | <br>**Rate** |
| Consumer loans held for sale | $9430 | Contract Terms | (1) Net Premium | 0.15% |
|  |  |  | (2) Discounted Sales | 10% |

---

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands)** | **Fair**<br>**Value** | **Valuation**<br>**Technique** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Unobservable Inputs** | <br>**Rate** |
| Consumer loans held for sale | $10968 | Contract Terms | (1) Net Premium | 0.15% |
|  |  |  | (2) Discounted Sales | 10% |

---

The aggregate fair value, contractual balance, and unrealized gain on consumer loans HFS, at fair value, were as follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Aggregate fair value | $9430 | $10968 |
| Contractual balance | 9549 | 11044 |
| Unrealized loss | (119) | (76) |

---

The total amount of net gains from changes in fair value included in earnings for consumer loans HFS, at fair value, follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Interest income | $1686 | $1078 |
| Change in fair value | 21 | (21) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total included in earnings** | $1707 | $1057 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

Assets measured at fair value on a **non-recurring basis** are summarized below:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Fair Value Measurements at** | **Fair Value Measurements at** | **Fair Value Measurements at** | |
| | **March 31, 2026 Using:** | **March 31, 2026 Using:** | **March 31, 2026 Using:** | |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **Quoted Prices in**<br>**Active Markets**<br>**for Identical**<br>**Assets**<br>**(Level 1)** | **Significant**<br>**Other**<br>**Observable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 2)** | <br>**Significant**<br>**Unobservable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 3)** | <br>**Total**<br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| **Collateral-dependent loans:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $— | $— | $751 | $751 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-Family |  |  | 1233 | 1233 |
| **Total collateral-dependent loans** | $— | $— | $1984 | $1984 |
| **Other real estate owned:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | $— | $— | $896 | $896 |
| **Total other real estate owned** | $— | $— | $896 | $896 |

---

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Fair Value Measurements at** | **Fair Value Measurements at** | **Fair Value Measurements at** | |
| | **December 31, 2025 Using:** | **December 31, 2025 Using:** | **December 31, 2025 Using:** | |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **Quoted Prices in**<br>**Active Markets**<br>**for Identical**<br>**Assets**<br>**(Level 1)** | **Significant**<br>**Other**<br>**Observable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 2)** | <br>**Significant**<br>**Unobservable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 3)** | <br>**Total**<br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| **Collateral-dependent loans:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $— | $— | $412 | $412 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  | 306 | 306 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied |  |  | 1260 | 1260 |
| **Total collateral-dependent loans** | $— | $— | $1978 | $1978 |
| **Other real estate owned:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $— | $— | $328 | $328 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  | 949 | $949 |
| **Total other real estate owned** | $— | $— | $1277 | $1277 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

The following tables present quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a **non-recurring basis**:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**March 31, 2026 (dollars in thousands)** | <br>**Fair**<br>**Value** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Valuation**<br>**Technique** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Unobservable**<br>**Inputs** | **Range**<br>**(Weighted**<br>**Average)** |
| Collateral-dependent loans - residential real estate owner-occupied | $751 | Appraisal | Appraisal discounts | 10% (10%) |
| Collateral-dependent loans - Multi-Family | $1233 | Appraisal | Appraisal discounts | 13% (13%) |
| Other real estate owned - commercial real estate nonowner-occupied | $896 | Appraisal | Appraisal discounts | 67% (67%) |

---

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands)** | <br>**Fair**<br>**Value** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Valuation**<br>**Technique** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>**Unobservable**<br>**Inputs** | **Range**<br>**(Weighted**<br>**Average)** |
| Collateral-dependent loans - residential real estate owner-occupied | $412 | Appraisal | Appraisal discounts | 10% (10%) |
| Collateral-dependent loans - residential real estate nonowner occupied | $306 | Appraisal | Appraisal discounts | 10% (10%) |
| Collateral-dependent loans - commercial real estate owner-occupied | $1260 | Appraisal | Appraisal discounts | 13%-70% (27%) |
| Other real estate owned - residential real estate | $328 | Appraisal | Appraisal discounts | 10% (10%) |
| Other real estate owned - commercial real estate nonowner-occupied | $949 | Appraisal | Appraisal discounts | 65% (65%) |

---

**Collateral-Dependent Loans**

Collateral-dependent loans are generally measured for loss using the fair value for reasonable disposition of the underlying collateral. The Bank's practice is to obtain new or updated appraisals or BPOs on the loans subject to the initial review and then to evaluate the need for an update to this value on an as necessary or possibly annual basis thereafter (depending on the market conditions impacting the value of the collateral). The Bank may discount the valuation amount as necessary for selling costs and past due real estate taxes. If a new or updated appraisal or BPO is not available at the time of a loan's loss review, the Bank may apply a discount to the existing value of an old valuation to reflect the property's current estimated value if it is believed to have deteriorated in either: (i) the physical or economic aspects of the subject property or (ii) material changes in market conditions. The review generally results in a partial charge-off of the loan if fair value, less selling costs, are below the loan's carrying value. Collateral-dependent loans are valued within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, and 2025, the Provision recorded for collateral-dependent loans was not material.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Other Real Estate Owned**

OREO, which is carried at the lower of cost or fair value, is periodically assessed for impairment based on fair value at the reporting date. Fair value is determined from external appraisals or BPOs using judgments and estimates of external professionals. Many of these inputs are not observable and, accordingly, these measurements are classified as Level 3.

Detail of OREO carrying value and write downs follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Other real estate owned carried at fair value | $896 | $1277 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total carrying value of other real estate owned | $896 | $1277 |

---

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Other real estate owned write-downs during the period | $53 | $53 |

---

**Financial Instruments**

The carrying amounts and estimated exit price fair values of financial instruments follows:

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **Fair Value Measurements at** | **Fair Value Measurements at** | **Fair Value Measurements at** | **Fair Value Measurements at** |
| | | **March 31, 2026:** | **March 31, 2026:** | **March 31, 2026:** | **March 31, 2026:** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | <br>**Carrying**<br>**Value** | <br>**Level 1** | <br>**Level 2** | <br>**Level 3** | **Total**<br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| **Assets:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $599105 | $599105 | $— | $— | $599105 |
| Available-for-sale debt securities | 880921 | 34859 | 841990 | 4072 | 880921 |
| Held-to-maturity debt securities  | 4775 |  | 4775 |  | 4775 |
| Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value | 945 |  | 945 |  | 945 |
| Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value | 12953 |  | 12953 |  | 12953 |
| Consumer loans held for sale, at fair value | 9430 |  |  | 9430 | 9430 |
| Consumer loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or fair value | 19399 |  |  | 19489 | 19489 |
| Loans, net | 5275133 |  |  | 5243154 | 5243154 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 27014 |  |  |  | NA |
| Accrued interest receivable | 21261 |  | 21261 |  | 21261 |
| Mortgage servicing rights | 6693 |  | 17702 |  | 17702 |
| Rate lock commitments | 358 |  | 358 |  | 358 |
| Mandatory forward contracts | 400 |  | 400 |  | 400 |
| Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer | 5116 |  | 5116 |  | 5116 |
| **Liabilities:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | $1275427 | $— | $1275427 | $— | $1275427 |
| Transaction deposits | 3549914 |  | 3549914 |  | 3549914 |
| Time deposits | 683779 |  | 686716 |  | 686716 |
| Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other short-term borrowings | 81337 |  | 81337 |  | 81337 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 366500 |  | 365324 |  | 365324 |
| Accrued interest payable | 4258 |  | 4258 |  | 4258 |
| Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer | 5116 |  | 5116 |  | 5116 |
| Interest rate swap agreements on FHLB advances | 1855 |  | 1855 |  | 1855 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **Fair Value Measurements at** | **Fair Value Measurements at** | **Fair Value Measurements at** | **Fair Value Measurements at** |
| | | **December 31, 2025:** | **December 31, 2025:** | **December 31, 2025:** | **December 31, 2025:** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | <br>**Carrying**<br>**Value** | <br>**Level 1** | <br>**Level 2** | <br>**Level 3** | **Total**<br>**Fair**<br>**Value** |
| **Assets:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $219972 | $219972 | $— | $— | $219972 |
| Available-for-sale debt securities | 884693 | 34854 | 844338 | 5501 | 884693 |
| Held-to-maturity debt securities  | 4944 |  | 4929 |  | 4929 |
| Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value | 945 |  | 945 |  | 945 |
| Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value | 7516 |  | 7516 |  | 7516 |
| Consumer loans held for sale, at fair value | 10968 |  |  | 10968 | 10968 |
| Consumer loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or fair value | 17027 |  |  | 17124 | 17124 |
| Other loans held for sale, at the lower of cost or fair value | 81839 |  |  | 82837 | 82837 |
| Loans, net | 5360977 |  |  | 5332160 | 5332160 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank stock | 32114 |  |  |  | NA |
| Accrued interest receivable | 22291 |  | 22291 |  | 22291 |
| Mortgage servicing rights | 6811 |  | 17432 |  | 17432 |
| Rate lock commitments | 279 |  | 279 |  | 279 |
| Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer | 6321 |  | 6321 |  | 6321 |
| **Liabilities:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | $1173461 | $— | $1173461 | $— | $1173461 |
| Transaction deposits | 3378084 |  | 3378084 |  | 3378084 |
| Time deposits | 651602 |  | 652942 |  | 652942 |
| Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other short-term borrowings | 88504 |  | 88504 |  | 88504 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 506000 |  | 508892 |  | 508892 |
| Accrued interest payable | 3288 |  | 3288 |  | 3288 |
| Mandatory forward contracts | 29 |  | 29 |  | 29 |
| Interest rate swap agreements - Bank clients and institutional swap dealer | 6321 |  | 6321 |  | 6321 |
| Interest rate swap agreements on FHLB advances | 2674 |  | 2674 |  | 2674 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**10.** **MORTGAGE BANKING ACTIVITIES**

Mortgage banking activities primarily include residential mortgage originations and servicing.

Activity for mortgage loans HFS, at fair value, was as follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Balance, beginning of period** | $7516 | $8312 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Origination of mortgage loans held for sale | 47990 | 41233 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transferred from held for investment to held for sale |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans held for sale | (44042) | (41816) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net gain on mortgage loans held for sale | 1489 | 1411 |
| **Balance, end of period** | $12953 | $9140 |

---

The following table presents the components of mortgage banking income:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Net gain realized on sale of mortgage loans held for sale | $1039 | $1283 |
| Net change in fair value recognized on loans held for sale | (58) | (45) |
| Net change in fair value recognized on rate lock loan commitments | 79 | 312 |
| Net change in fair value recognized on forward contracts | 429 | (139) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net gain recognized** | 1489 | 1411 |
| Loan servicing income | 831 | 825 |
| Amortization of mortgage servicing rights | (495) | (415) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net servicing income recognized** | 336 | 410 |
| **Total mortgage banking income** | $1825 | $1821 |

---

Activity for capitalized MSR's was as follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Balance, beginning of period** | $6811 | $6975 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additions | 377 | 316 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortized to expense | (495) | (415) |
| **Balance, end of period** | $6693 | $6876 |

---

There was no valuation allowance for capitalized MSR's for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.

Other information relating to MSR's follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(dollars in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Fair value of mortgage servicing rights portfolio | $17702 | $17432 |
| Monthly weighted average prepayment rate of unpaid principal balance\* | 132% | 131% |
| Discount rate | 9.74% | 9.74% |
| Weighted average foreclosure rate | 0.08% | 0.09% |
| Weighted average life in years | 7.34 | 7.35 |

---

*\** *Rates are applied to individual tranches with similar characteristics.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

Mortgage banking derivatives used in the ordinary course of business primarily consist of mandatory forward sales contracts and interest rate lock loan commitments. Mandatory forward contracts represent future commitments to deliver loans at a specified price and date and are used to manage interest rate risk on loan commitments and mortgage loans HFS. Interest rate lock loan commitments represent commitments to fund loans at a specific rate. These derivatives involve underlying items, such as interest rates, and are designed to transfer risk. Substantially all of these instruments expire within 90 days from the date of issuance. Notional amounts are amounts on which calculations and payments are based, but which do not represent credit exposure, as credit exposure is limited to the amounts required to be received or paid.

Mandatory forward contracts also contain an element of risk in that the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of such agreements. In the event the counterparties fail to deliver commitments or are unable to fulfill their obligations, the Bank could potentially incur significant additional costs by replacing the positions at then current market rates. The Bank manages its risk of exposure by limiting counterparties to those banks and institutions deemed appropriate by management and the Board. The Bank does not expect any counterparty to default on their obligations and therefore, the Bank does not expect to incur any cost related to counterparty default.

The Bank is exposed to interest rate risk on loans HFS and rate lock loan commitments. As market interest rates fluctuate, the fair value of mortgage loans HFS and rate lock commitments will decline or increase. To offset this interest rate risk the Bank enters into derivatives, such as mandatory forward contracts to sell loans or purchase TBA securities. The fair value of these mandatory forward contracts will fluctuate as market interest rates fluctuate, and the change in the value of these instruments is expected to largely, though not entirely, offset the change in fair value of loans HFS and rate lock commitments. The objective of this activity is to minimize the exposure to losses on rate loan lock commitments and loans HFS due to market interest rate fluctuations. The net effect of derivatives on earnings will depend on risk management activities and a variety of other factors, including market interest rate volatility; the amount of rate lock commitments that close; the ability to fill the forward contracts before expiration; and the time period required to close and sell loans.

The following table includes the notional amounts and fair values of mortgage loans HFS and mortgage banking derivatives:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **Notional**<br>**Amount** | <br>**Fair Value** | **Notional**<br>**Amount** | <br>**Fair Value** |
| **Included in Mortgage loans held for sale:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value | $12862 | $12953 | $7367 | $7516 |
| **Included in other assets:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rate lock loan commitments | $34774 | $358 | $12617 | $279 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mandatory forward contracts | 38505 | 400 |  |  |
| **Included in other liabilities:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mandatory forward contracts | $— | $— | $16280 | $29 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**11.** **INTEREST RATE SWAPS**

Interest rate swap derivatives are reported at fair value in other assets or other liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies for hedge accounting as part of a cash flow hedging relationship. For a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the derivative's unrealized gain or loss is recorded as a component of OCI. The amount included in AOCI would be reclassified to current earnings should the hedge no longer be considered effective. Derivatives not designated as hedges are economic derivatives with the gain or loss recognized in current period earnings.

*Interest Rate Swaps Used as Cash Flow Hedges*

The Bank entered into three interest rate swap agreements during the second quarter of 2024 related to FHLB advances tied to 1-month SOFR. The counterparty for all three swaps met the Bank's credit standards and the Bank believes that the credit risk inherent in the swap contracts is not significant. As of August 8, 2024 the Bank designated the swaps to be effective for hedge accounting purposes. The Bank expects the hedges to remain fully effective during the remaining term of the swaps.

The following tables reflect information about swaps designated as cash flow hedges:

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  |  | March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 |
|  |  | Notional  |  | Notional  |  |
| **(in thousands)** | **Bank Position** | Amount | Fair Value | Amount | Fair Value |
| Interest rate swaps on FHLB advances - Other liabilities and accrued interest payable | Pay fixed/receive variable | $100000 | $(1855) | $100000 | $(2674) |

---

---

| | | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | | | | | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | <br>**Notional**<br>**Amount** | <br>**Pay**<br>**Rate** | <br>**Receive** <br>**Rate** | <br>**Term** | <br>**Bank Position** | <br>**Assets /**<br>**(Liabilities)** | **Unrealized**<br>**Gain (Loss)**<br>**in AOCI** | <br>**Assets /**<br>**(Liabilities)** | **Unrealized**<br>**Gain (Loss)**<br>**in AOCI** |
| Interest rate swaps on FHLB advances - Other liabilities and accrued interest payable | $100000 | 4.14% | 1M SOFR | 5/2024 - 6/2029 | Pay fixed/receive variable | $100000 | $(1855) | $100000 | $(2674) |

---

The following table reflects the total interest expense recorded on these swap transactions in the consolidated statements of income:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Total interest (benefit) expense on FHLB swap transactions | $120 | $(46) |

---

The following table presents the net gains (losses) recorded in OCI and the consolidated statements of income relating to the swaps designated as cash flow hedges:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Losses recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion) | $699 | $(1440) |
| Losses reclassified from OCI on derivative (effective portion) | 120 | (46) |
| Gains (losses) recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion) |  |  |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

*Non-hedge Interest Rate Swaps*

The Bank also enters into interest rate swaps to facilitate client transactions and meet their financing needs. Upon entering into these instruments, the Bank enters into offsetting positions in order to minimize the Bank's interest rate risk. These swaps are derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments, and therefore changes in fair value are reported in current year earnings.

Interest rate swap contracts involve the risk of dealing with counterparties and their ability to meet contractual terms. When the fair value of a derivative instrument contract is positive, this generally indicates that the counterparty or client owes the Bank, and results in credit risk to the Bank. When the fair value of a derivative instrument contract is negative, the Bank owes the client or counterparty, and therefore, has no credit risk.

A summary of the Bank's interest rate swaps related to clients is included in the following table:

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | <br>**Bank Position** | **Notional** <br>**Amount** | <br>**Fair Value** | **Notional** <br>**Amount** | <br>**Fair Value** |
| Interest rate swaps with Bank clients - Other assets and accrued interest receivable | Pay variable/receive fixed | $177332 | $2562 | $196667 | $3922 |
| Interest rate swaps with Bank clients - Other liabilities and accrued interest payable | Pay variable/receive fixed | 87630 | (2554) | 69628 | (2399) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Interest rate swaps with Bank clients - Total** | Pay variable/receive fixed | $264962 | $8 | $266295 | $1523 |
| Offsetting interest rate swaps with institutional swap dealer - Other assets and accrued interest receivable | Pay fixed/receive variable | 87630 | 2554 | 69628 | 2399 |
| Offsetting interest rate swaps with institutional swap dealer - Other liabilities and accrued interest payable | Pay fixed/receive variable | 177332 | (2562) | 196667 | (3922) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Offsetting interest rate swaps with institutional swap dealer - Total** | Pay fixed/receive variable | $264962 | $(8) | $266295 | $(1523) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** |  | $529924 | $— | $532590 | $— |

---

The Bank and its counterparties are required to pledge securities or cash as collateral when either party is in a net loss position exceeding $250,000 with the other party. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Bank's counterparties had cash of $0 and $0 pledged to the Bank, which were included in Interest-bearing deposits on the Company's Balance Sheet. Conversely, the Bank had $1 million and $5 million pledged to its counterparties as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, which were included in Cash and cash equivalents on the Company's Balance Sheet.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**12.** **EARNINGS PER SHARE**

The Company calculates EPS under the two-class method. Under the two-class method, earnings available to common shareholders for the period are allocated between Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The difference in EPS between the two classes of common stock results from the 10% per share cash dividend premium paid on Class A Common Stock over that paid on Class B Common Stock.

A reconciliation of the combined Class A and Class B Common Stock numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS computations follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands, except per share data)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Net income**  | $42569 | $47268 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends declared on Common Stock: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares | (8603) | (7799) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class B Shares | (967) | (882) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Undistributed net income for basic earnings per share | 32999 | 38587 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Weighted average potential dividends on Class A Shares upon exercise of dilutive options | (17) | (39) |
| **Undistributed net income for diluted earnings per share** | $32982 | $38548 |
| **Weighted average shares outstanding:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Shares | 17647 | 17561 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class B Shares | 2148 | 2150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effect of dilutive securities on Class A Shares outstanding | 35 | 86 |
| **Weighted average shares outstanding including dilutive securities** | 19830 | 19797 |
| **Basic earnings per share:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Class A Common Stock:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Per share dividends distributed | $0.50 | $0.45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Undistributed earnings per share\*  | 1.68 | 1.98 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total basic earnings per share - Class A Common Stock** | $2.18 | $2.43 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Class B Common Stock:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Per share dividends distributed | $0.45 | $0.41 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Undistributed earnings per share\* | 1.53 | 1.80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total basic earnings per share - Class B Common Stock** | $1.98 | $2.21 |
| **Diluted earnings per share:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Class A Common Stock:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Per share dividends distributed | $0.50 | $0.45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Undistributed earnings per share\* | 1.68 | 1.97 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total diluted earnings per share - Class A Common Stock** | $2.18 | $2.42 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Class B Common Stock:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Per share dividends distributed | $0.45 | $0.41 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Undistributed earnings per share\* | 1.53 | 1.79 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total diluted earnings per share - Class B Common Stock** | $1.98 | $2.20 |

---

*\** *To arrive at undistributed earnings per share, undistributed net income is first prorated between Class A and Class B Common Shares, with Class A Common Shares receiving a 10% premium. The resulting pro-rated, undistributed net income for each class is then divided by the weighted-average shares for each class.*

Stock options excluded from the detailed EPS calculation because their impact was antidilutive are as follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
|  | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
|  | **2026** | **2025** |
| Antidilutive stock options | 62480 | 43612 |
| Average antidilutive stock options | 55787 | 35218 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**13.** **OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME**

OCI components and related tax effects were as follows:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Available-for-Sale Debt Securities:** |  |  |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS debt securities  | $(4202) | $4917 |
| Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income | 1056 | (1230) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Net of tax** | $(3146) | $3687 |
| **Derivatives:** |  |  |
| Change in fair value of derivatives | 699 | (1440) |
| Reclassification amount for net derivative (gains) losses realized in income | 120 | (46) |
| Net losses | 819 | (1486) |
| Tax effect | (205) | 372 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Net of tax** | 614 | (1114) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total other comprehensive income components, net of tax** | $(2532) | $2573 |

---

The following is a summary of the AOCI balances, net of tax:

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**(in thousands)** | <br>**December 31, 2025** | **2026**<br>**Change** | <br>**March 31, 2026** |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS debt securities  | $(2397) | $(3146) | $(5543) |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives | (2005) | 614 | (1391) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total unrealized gain (loss)** | $(4402) | $(2532) | $(6934) |

---

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**(in thousands)** | <br>**December 31, 2024** | **2025**<br>**Change** | <br>**March 31, 2025** |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS debt securities  | $(13753) | $3687 | $(10066) |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives | (485) | (1114) | (1599) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total unrealized gain (loss)** | $(14238) | $2573 | $(11665) |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**14.** **REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS**

The following tables present the Company's net revenue and net revenue concentration by reportable segment:

---

| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** |
| | **Core Banking** | **Core Banking** | **Core Banking** | **Republic Processing Group** | **Republic Processing Group** | **Republic Processing Group** | **Republic Processing Group** | |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | <br>**Traditional**<br>**Banking** | <br>**Warehouse**<br>**Lending** | **Total**<br>**Core**<br>**Banking** | **Tax**<br>**Refund**<br>**Solutions** | **Republic**<br>**Payment**<br>**Solutions** | **Republic**<br>**Credit** <br>**Solutions** | <br>**Total**<br>**RPG** | <br>**Total**<br>**Company** |
| **Net interest income (1)** | $59327 | $3900 | $63227 | $11430 | $3037 | $12758 | $27225 | $90452 |
| **Noninterest income:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service charges on deposit accounts | 3859 | 22 | 3881 |  | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3883 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net refund transfer fees |  |  |  | 9525 |  |  | 9525 | 9525 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage banking income (1) | 1825 |  | 1825 |  |  |  |  | 1825 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interchange fee income | 2839 |  | 2839 | 33 | 1 |  | 34 | 2873 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Program fees (1) |  |  |  |  | 776 | 3773 | 4549 | 4549 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI (1) | 930 |  | 930 |  |  |  |  | 930 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net losses on other real estate owned | (50) |  | (50) |  |  |  |  | (50) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of Republic Bank Finance ("RBF") loans/leases (1) | 5845 |  | 5845 |  |  |  |  | 5845 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 527 | 2 | 529 | 50 |  |  | 50 | 579 |
| **Total noninterest income** | 15775 | 24 | 15799 | 9608 | 778 | 3774 | 14160 | 29959 |
| **Total net revenue** | $75102 | $3924 | $79026 | $21038 | $3815 | $16532 | $41385 | $120411 |
| **Net-revenue concentration (2)** | 63% | 3% | 66% | 17% | 3% | 14% | 34% | 100% |

---

---

| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** |
| | **Core Banking** | **Core Banking** | **Core Banking** | **Republic Processing Group** | **Republic Processing Group** | **Republic Processing Group** | **Republic Processing Group** | |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | <br>**Traditional**<br>**Banking** | <br>**Warehouse**<br>**Lending** | **Total**<br>**Core**<br>**Banking** | **Tax**<br>**Refund**<br>**Solutions** | **Republic**<br>**Payment**<br>**Solutions** | **Republic**<br>**Credit** <br>**Solutions** | <br>**Total**<br>**RPG** | <br>**Total**<br>**Company** |
| **Net interest income (1)** | $53321 | $3028 | $56349 | $29812 | $3994 | $12533 | $46339 | $102688 |
| **Noninterest income:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service charges on deposit accounts | 3439 | 20 | 3459 |  |  | 1 | 1 | 3460 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net refund transfer fees |  |  |  | 13893 |  |  | 13893 | 13893 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage banking income (1) | 1821 |  | 1821 |  |  |  |  | 1821 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interchange fee income | 3044 |  | 3044 | 33 |  |  | 33 | 3077 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Program fees (1) |  |  |  |  | 767 | 3055 | 3822 | 3822 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI (1) | 793 |  | 793 |  |  |  |  | 793 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net losses on other real estate owned | (53) |  | (53) |  |  |  |  | (53) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of Visa Class B-1 shares (1) | 4090 |  | 4090 |  |  |  |  | 4090 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 2230 |  | 2230 | 21 |  |  | 21 | 2251 |
| **Total noninterest income** | 15364 | 20 | 15384 | 13947 | 767 | 3056 | 17770 | 33154 |
| **Total net revenue** | $68685 | $3048 | $71733 | $43759 | $4761 | $15589 | $64109 | $135842 |
| Net-revenue concentration (2) | 51% | 2% | 53% | 32% | 4% | 11% | 47% | 100% |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(1)* *Revenue is not subject to ASC 606.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(2)* *Net revenue represents net interest income plus total noninterest income. Net-revenue concentration equals segment-level net revenue divided by total Company net revenue.* 

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

 

The following represents information for significant revenue streams subject to ASC 606:

**Service charges on deposit accounts** – The Company earns revenue for account-based and event-driven services on its retail and commercial deposit accounts. Contracts for these services are generally in the form of deposit agreements, which disclose fees for deposit services. Revenue for event-driven services is recognized in close proximity or simultaneously with service performance. Revenue for certain account-based services may be recognized at a point in time or over the period the service is rendered, typically no longer than a month. Examples of account-based and event-driven service charges on deposits include per item fees, stop payment fees, paper-statement fees, check-cashing fees, below balance fees, check upcharge fees and analysis fees.

**Net Refund Transfer fees** – An RT is a fee-based product offered by the Bank through third-party tax preparers located throughout the U.S., as well as tax-preparation software providers (collectively, the "Tax Providers"), with the Bank acting as an independent contractor of the Tax Providers. An RT allows a taxpayer to pay any applicable tax preparation and filing related fees directly from his federal or state government tax refund, with the remainder of the tax refund disbursed directly to the taxpayer. RT fees and all applicable tax preparation, transmitter, audit, and any other taxpayer authorized amounts are deducted from the tax refund by either the Bank or the Bank's service provider and automatically forwarded to the appropriate party as authorized by the taxpayer. RT fees generally receive first priority when applying fees against the taxpayer's refund, with the Bank's share of RT fees generally superior to the claims of other third-party service providers, including the Tax Providers. The remainder of the refund is disbursed to the taxpayer by a Bank check, direct deposit to the taxpayer's personal bank account, or loaded to a prepaid card.

The Company executes contracts with individual Tax Providers to offer RTs to their taxpayer customers. RT revenue is recognized by the Bank immediately after the taxpayer's refund is disbursed in accordance with the RT contract with the taxpayer customer. The fee paid by the taxpayer for the RT is shared between the Bank and the Tax Providers based on contracts executed between the parties.

The Company presents RT revenue net of any amounts shared with the Tax Providers. The Bank's share of RT revenue is generally based on the obligations undertaken by the Tax Provider for each individual RT program, with more obligations generally corresponding to higher RT revenue share. The significant majority of net RT revenue is recognized and obligations under RT contracts fulfilled by the Bank during the first half of each year. Incremental expenses associated with the fulfilment of RT contracts are generally expensed during the first half of each year.

**Interchange fee income** – As an "issuing bank" for card transactions, the Company earns interchange fee income on transactions executed by its cardholders with various third-party merchants. Through third-party intermediaries, merchants compensate the Company for each transaction for the ability to efficiently settle the transaction, and for the Company's willingness to accept certain risks inherent in the transaction. There is no written contract between the merchant and the Company, but a contract is implied between the two parties by customary business practices. Interchange fee income is recognized almost simultaneously by the Company upon the completion of a related card transaction.

The Company compensates its cardholders by way of cash or other "rewards" for generating card transactions. These rewards are disclosed in cardholder agreements between the Company and its cardholders. Reward costs are accrued over time based on card transactions generated by the cardholder. Interchange fee income is presented net of reward costs within noninterest income.

**Net gains/(losses) on other real estate** – The Company routinely sells OREO it has acquired through loan foreclosure. Net gains/(losses) on OREO reflect both 1) the gain or loss recognized upon an executed deed and 2) mark-to-market write-downs the Company may record on its OREO inventory.

The Company generally recognizes gains or losses on OREO at the time of an executed deed, although gains may be recognized over a financing period if the Company finances the sale. For financed OREO sales, the Company assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. In determining the gain or loss on sale, the Company adjusts the transaction price and related gain/(loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present.

Mark-to-market write-downs taken by the Company during the holding period are generally at least 10% per year but may be higher based on updated real estate appraisals or BPOs. Incremental expenditures to bring OREO to salable condition are generally expensed as-incurred.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**15. SEGMENT INFORMATION**

Reportable segments are determined by the type of products and services offered and the level of information provided to the CODM, who uses such information to review performance of various components of the business (such as banking centers and business units), which are then aggregated if operating performance, products/services, and clients are similar. The Company's Executive Chair/CEO serves as the Company's CODM. Income before income tax expense is the reportable measure of segment profit or loss that the CODM regularly reviews and utilizes to allocate resources and evaluate performance.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company was divided into five reportable segments: Traditional Banking, Warehouse Lending, TRS, RPS, and RCS. Management considers the first two segments to collectively constitute "Core Bank" or "Core Banking" operations, while the last three segments collectively constitute RPG operations.

The nature of segment operations and the primary drivers of net revenue by reportable segment are provided below:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Reportable Segment:** | **Nature of Operations:** | **Primary Drivers of Net Revenue:** |
| **Core Banking:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Traditional Banking | Provides traditional banking products to clients in its market footprint via its banking center network and to clients outside of its market footprint primarily via its digital delivery channels. | Net interest income |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse Lending | Provides short-term, revolving credit facilities to mortgage bankers across the U.S. | Net interest income |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions | Offers tax-related credit products and facilitates the receipt and payment of federal and state tax refunds through Refund Transfer products. TRS products are primarily provided to clients outside of the Bank's market footprint. | Net interest income and Net refund transfer fees |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Payment Solutions | Offers general-purpose reloadable cards. RPS products are primarily provided to clients outside of the Bank's market footprint. | Net interest income and Program fees |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | Offers consumer credit products. RCS products are primarily provided to clients outside of the Bank's market footprint, with a substantial portion of RCS clients considered subprime or near-prime borrowers. | Net interest income and Program fees |

---

The accounting policies used for Republic's reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Segment performance is evaluated using operating income before income taxes. Goodwill is allocated to the Traditional Banking segment. Income taxes are generally allocated based on income before income tax expense unless specific segment allocations can be reasonably made.

Transactions among reportable segments are made at carrying value. Net Interest income is reflected within each applicable business segment based on the underlying financial instruments assigned to each segment as well as the impact of the Company's internal FTP applied to each instrument. FTP is allocated from the Traditional Bank to each segment based on the assumed terms of the underlying financial instruments within that segment in combination with applicable market interest rates matching the assumed terms of each instrument.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

Segment information follows:

---

| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** |
| | **Core Banking** | **Core Banking** | **Core Banking** | **Republic Processing Group** | **Republic Processing Group** | **Republic Processing Group** | **Republic Processing Group** | |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | <br>**Traditional**<br>**Banking** | <br>**Warehouse**<br>**Lending** | **Total**<br>**Core**<br>**Banking** | **Tax**<br>**Refund**<br>**Solutions** | **Republic**<br>**Payment**<br>**Solutions** | **Republic**<br>**Credit** <br>**Solutions** | <br>**Total**<br>**RPG** | <br>**Total**<br>**Company** |
| **Net interest income** | $59327 | $3900 | $63227 | $11430 | $3037 | $12758 | $27225 | $90452 |
| **Provision for expected credit loss expense** | 705 | (311) | 394 | 5342 |  | 4044 | 9386 | 9780 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net refund transfer fees |  |  |  | 9525 |  |  | 9525 | 9525 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage banking income | 1825 |  | 1825 |  |  |  |  | 1825 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Program fees |  |  |  |  | 776 | 3773 | 4549 | 4549 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of Republic Bank Finance ("RBF") loans/leases | 5845 |  | 5845 |  |  |  |  | 5845 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noninterest income (1) | 8105 | 24 | 8129 | 83 | 2 | 1 | 86 | 8215 |
| **Total noninterest income** | 15775 | 24 | 15799 | 9608 | 778 | 3774 | 14160 | 29959 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salaries and employee benefits | 26639 | 723 | 27362 | 2525 | 999 | 1231 | 4755 | 32117 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Technology, Equipment, and Communication | 6802 | 48 | 6850 | 89 | 20 | 987 | 1096 | 7946 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Occupancy | 3539 | 31 | 3570 | 67 | 6 | 5 | 78 | 3648 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marketing and development | 590 |  | 590 | 57 |  | 1131 | 1188 | 1778 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FHLB advances early termination penalties | 2316 |  | 2316 |  |  |  |  | 2316 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noninterest expense (2) | 6502 | 134 | 6636 | 527 | 154 | 124 | 805 | 7441 |
| **Total noninterest expense** | 46388 | 936 | 47324 | 3265 | 1179 | 3478 | 7922 | 55246 |
| **Income (loss) before income tax expense** | 28009 | 3299 | 31308 | 12431 | 2636 | 9010 | 24077 | 55385 |
| **Income tax expense (benefit)** | 6757 | 792 | 7549 | 2720 | 576 | 1971 | 5267 | 12816 |
| **Net income (loss)** | $21252 | $2507 | $23759 | $9711 | $2060 | $7039 | $18810 | $42569 |
| **Period-end assets** | $6060972 | $629878 | $6690850 | $69707 | $349831 | $142891 | $562429 | $7253279 |
| **Period-end loans** | $4596291 | $629848 | 5226139 | $9159 | $— | $131675 | $140834 | $5366973 |
| **Period-end deposits** | $4996617 | $40083 | 5036700 | $63277 | $349831 | $59312 | $472420 | $5509120 |
| **Net interest margin** | 4.10% | 2.59% | 3.96% | NM | NM | NM | NM | 5.46% |
| **Net-revenue concentration\*** | 63% | 3% | 66% | 17% | 3% | 14% | 34% | 100% |

---

---

| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** |
| | **Core Banking** | **Core Banking** | **Core Banking** | **Republic Processing Group** | **Republic Processing Group** | **Republic Processing Group** | **Republic Processing Group** | |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | <br>**Traditional**<br>**Banking** | <br>**Warehouse**<br>**Lending** | **Total**<br>**Core**<br>**Banking** | **Tax**<br>**Refund**<br>**Solutions** | **Republic**<br>**Payment**<br>**Solutions** | **Republic**<br>**Credit** <br>**Solutions** | <br>**Total**<br>**RPG** | <br>**Total**<br>**Company** |
| **Net interest income** | $53321 | $3028 | $56349 | $29812 | $3994 | $12533 | $46339 | $102688 |
| **Provision for expected credit loss expense** | (769) | 47 | (722) | 15427 |  | 2967 | 18394 | 17672 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net refund transfer fees |  |  |  | 13893 |  |  | 13893 | 13893 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage banking income | 1821 |  | 1821 |  |  |  |  | 1821 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Program fees |  |  |  |  | 767 | 3055 | 3822 | 3822 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of Visa Class B-1 shares (1) | 4090 |  | 4090 |  |  |  |  | 4090 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noninterest income (1) | 9453 | 20 | 9473 | 54 |  | 1 | 55 | 9528 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total noninterest income** | 15364 | 20 | 15384 | 13947 | 767 | 3056 | 17770 | 33154 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Salaries and employee benefits | 26258 | 693 | 26951 | 2198 | 867 | 1053 | 4118 | 31069 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Technology, Equipment, and Communication | 7447 | 35 | 7482 | 185 | 17 | 959 | 1161 | 8643 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Occupancy | 3463 | 30 | 3493 | 61 | 5 | 5 | 71 | 3564 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marketing and development | 288 |  | 288 | 75 |  | 1024 | 1099 | 1387 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract conversion and related consulting fees | 5714 |  | 5714 |  |  |  |  | 5714 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noninterest expense (2) | 6736 | 114 | 6850 | 704 | 171 | 106 | 981 | 7831 |
| **Total noninterest expense** | 49906 | 872 | 50778 | 3223 | 1060 | 3147 | 7430 | 58208 |
| **Income before income tax expense** | 19548 | 2129 | 21677 | 25109 | 3701 | 9475 | 38285 | 59962 |
| **Income tax expense** | 3836 | 480 | 4316 | 5498 | 806 | 2074 | 8378 | 12694 |
| **Net income** | $15712 | $1649 | $17361 | $19611 | $2895 | $7401 | $29907 | $47268 |
| **Period-end assets** | $5797416 | $569862 | $6367278 | $192037 | $386362 | $129878 | $708277 | $7075555 |
| **Period-end loans** | $4566359 | $569502 | $5135861 | $36185 | $— | $117747 | $153932 | $5289793 |
| **Period-end deposits** | $4741912 | $39961 | $4781873 | $178510 | $386361 | $59148 | $624019 | $5405892 |
| **Net interest margin** | 3.79% | 2.68% | 3.70% | NM | 4.55% | NM | NM | 6.28% |
| **Net-revenue concentration\*** | 51% | 2% | 53% | 32% | 4% | 11% | 47% | 100% |

---

*\* Net revenue represents net interest income plus total noninterest income. Net-revenue concentration equals segment-level net revenue divided by total Company net revenue.* 

*(1) Other noninterest income includes Service charges on deposit accounts, Interchange fee income, Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI, Net losses on OREO and Other noninterest income.*

*(2) Other noninterest expense includes FDIC insurance expense, Interchange related expense, Legal and professional fees, and Other noninterest expense.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**16. LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT INVESTMENTS**

The Company is a limited partner in several low-income housing partnerships whose purpose is to invest in qualified affordable housing. The Company expects to recover its remaining investments in these partnerships through the use of tax credits that are generated by the investments. These investments are included in other assets and accrued interest receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with any unfunded obligations included in other liabilities and accrued interest payable. The investments are amortized as a component of income tax expense.

The following table summarizes information related to the Company's qualified low-income housing investments and obligations:

---

| | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** |  | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| <br>**Investment** | <br>**Accounting Method** | <br>**Investments** | **Unfunded**<br>**Obligations (2)** | <br>**Investments** | **Unfunded**<br>**Obligations (1)** |
| Low-income housing tax credit - Gross | Proportional amortization | $106298 | $32914 | $96236 | $42976 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Life-to-date amortization |  | (33207) | NA | (30262) | NA |
| **Low-income housing tax credit - Net** |  | $73091 | $32914 | $65974 | $42976 |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(1)* *All obligations will be paid by the Company by December 31, 2039.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(2)* *All obligations will be paid by the Company by December 31, 2040.* 

The following table summarizes the amortization expense and tax credits recognized in income tax expense for the Company's qualified low-income housing investments:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Amortization expense | $2945 | $2305 |
| Tax credits recognized | (3632) | (3175) |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

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

The consolidated financial statements included in this report include the accounts of Republic Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Republic Bank & Trust Company. As used in this report, the terms "Republic," the "Company," "we," "our," and "us" refer to Republic Bancorp, Inc. and, where the context requires, Republic Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary. The term the "Bank" refers to the Company's subsidiary bank, Republic Bank & Trust Company, as well as its wholly owned subsidiary, RBT Insurance Agency LLC. All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Republic is an FHC headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, which is the most populous city in Kentucky. The Bank is a Kentucky-based, state-chartered non-member financial institution that provides both traditional and non-traditional banking products and services through five reportable segments using a multitude of delivery channels. While the Bank operates primarily in its geographical market footprint where it has physical locations, its non-brick-and-mortar delivery channels allow it to reach clients across the U.S.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Republic should be read in conjunction with *Part I Item 1 "Financial Statements*."

**FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS**

This Form 10-Q (this "report") contains statements relating to future results of Republic Bancorp, Inc. that are considered "forward-looking" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The forward-looking statements are principally, but not exclusively, contained in this section of the report and *Part I Item 1 "Financial Statements*."

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. These statements are often, but not always, identified by words or phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "can," "conclude," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "foresee," "goal," "intend," "may," "might," "outlook," "possible," "plan," "predict," "project," "potential," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "will likely," "would," or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts; rather, they are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about the Company's industry, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by management—many of which are inherently uncertain and beyond management's control.

Forward-looking statements detail management's expectations regarding the future and are based on information known to management only as of the date the statements are made and management undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date forward-looking statements are made, except as required by applicable law.

There is no assurance that the following list of risks and uncertainties is complete. However, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include:

**Financial, Economic, and Market Risks**

● **Litigation and regulatory outcomes**, including liabilities, costs, expenses, settlements, judgments, or adverse decisions in litigation or regulatory proceedings.

● **Interest rate fluctuations and U.S. Treasury yield curve shifts**, which may affect the Company's net interest income, NIM, mortgage banking operations, warehouse lending operations and overall interest rate risk profile.

● **Magnitude and frequency of changes to the FFTR implemented by the FOMC**.

● **Changes in fiscal, monetary, tax, or regulatory policies**, including federal and/or statutory tax rates, regulatory rules or standards, which may impact the Company's operations and compliance requirements.

● **Changes in ASUs**, including the introduction of new accounting standards that may affect financial reporting and disclosures.

● **Economic and political conditions**, including inflation, recession, geopolitical developments, risk of further government shutdowns, and U.S government efforts to control related trends, which could disrupt financial markets, consumer confidence, or spending behaviors.

● **Market volatility and capital market disruptions**, including liquidity pressures and pricing shifts that may affect investment securities, funding sources, and investor sentiment.

● **Disruption of the U.S. and global financial system**, including volatility in the capital and bond markets, inflationary pressures, tariffs, threats to the FRB's independence and potential global economic downturns.

● **Changes in investor sentiment or behavior**, which may affect the Company's stock price, funding costs, and strategic flexibility.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

● **Changes in consumer/business spending or savings behavior**, which may impact loan demand, deposit levels, and overall economic activity.

**Credit and Liquidity Risks**

● **Ability to effectively manage capital and liquidity**, particularly during periods of economic stress or market disruption.

● **Credit quality deterioration**, including changes in customer and counterparty creditworthiness, the ACLL, the ACLC, charge-offs, or impairments in investment securities, goodwill, MSR's, or DTA's.

● **Accuracy of assumptions and estimates**, including those used in establishing the ACLL, ACLC, and other financial models.

● **Model risk**, including reliance on complex financial models for CECL, fair value, and stress testing, and the potential for material error or miscalibration.

**Operational and Strategic Execution Risks**

● **Competitive product and pricing pressures** across the Company's five reportable segments, which may impact volume, market share, margins, and profitability.

● **Projections of financial performance**, including incorrect assumptions by management of future financial performance regarding revenue, expenses, cost saving opportunities, capital expenditures, EPS, dividends, and capital structure, which may differ materially from actual results.

● **Operational changes and integration risk**, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Financial and operational impact thresholds that trigger enhanced governance reviews;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Integration challenges from acquired institutions, new systems and related savings realization;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o AI, particularly generative AI, adoption risks including performance failures, bias, or reliance on third-party AI vendors, and more effective adoption by industry competitors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Third-party/vendor dependencies, including contractual, data security, and operational integrity risks; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Cross-departmental impact, which introduces complexity and coordination risk, potentially requiring multiple governance body reviews.

● **Dependence on key contracts and partners**, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Nonrenewal of major contracts (e.g., with marketer-servicers in TRS);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Ability to qualify for or realize tax-credit incentives;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Achievement of cost savings from system implementations; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Replacement of lost revenue from expiring or terminated arrangements.

● **ERA/RA and RT volume realization risk**, including the ability of Tax Providers to successfully market and deliver expected volumes.

● **RPS' largest segment marketer-servicer's ability** to meet minimum contractual average deposit thresholds to earn revenue share payments.

● **Qualification for future R&D federal tax credits.** 

**Technology, Cybersecurity, and Compliance Risks**

● **Technology and cybersecurity risk**, including internal control deficiencies, system failures, cyberattacks, data breaches, business continuity issues, and third-party service disruptions.

● **Ability to maintain the security of financial, accounting, technology, data processing, and operational systems**, including resilience against unauthorized access or system failures.

● **Ability to withstand disruptions caused by failures of third-party systems or vendors**.

● **Effectiveness of the Company's risk management and governance framework**, including internal control environment, disclosure controls, Anti-Money Laundering/Office of Foreign Assets Control compliance, third-party risk management and Board and audit committee of the Board oversight.

● **Data privacy and regulatory compliance risk**, including evolving federal and state privacy laws (such as Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, California Consumer Privacy Act, California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act) and potential for regulatory penalties or reputational harm.

**Environmental, Social, and Geopolitical Risks**

● **Operational disruptions from natural disasters, pandemics, climate-related physical risks, and sustainability-related reputation or regulatory concerns**.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

● **Exposure to climate-related transition risks**, including regulatory shifts, carbon pricing, and potential stranded asset exposures.

● **Geopolitical and supply chain risk**, including trade tensions, regional conflicts, and disruptions to vendor or operational continuity.

**Other Risks**

● Other risks and uncertainties reported from time to time in the Company's reports with the SEC, including *Part 1 Item 1A "Risk Factors" of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.* 

**ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UPDATES**

*For disclosure regarding the impact to the Company's financial statements of ASUs, see the Footnote titled, "Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of Part I Item 1 "Financial Statements."*

**CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES**

Republic's consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods.

*A summary of the Company's significant accounting policies is set forth in Part II "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.*

Management continually evaluates the Company's accounting policies and estimates that it uses to prepare the consolidated financial statements. In general, management's estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience, accounting and regulatory guidance, and information obtained from independent third-party professionals. Actual results may differ from those estimates made by management.

Critical accounting policies are those that management believes are the most important to the portrayal of the Company's financial condition and results of operations and require management to make estimates that are difficult, subjective, and complex. Most accounting policies are not considered by management to be critical accounting policies. Several factors are considered in determining whether or not a policy is critical in the preparation of the financial statements. These factors include, among other things, whether the estimates have a significant impact on the financial statements, the nature of the estimates, the ability to readily validate the estimates with other information including independent third parties or available pricing, sensitivity of the estimates to changes in economic conditions and whether alternative methods of accounting may be utilized under GAAP. Management has discussed each critical accounting policy and the methodology for the identification and determination of critical accounting policies with the Company's Audit Committee.

Republic believes its critical accounting policies and estimates relate to the ACLL and Provision. Management's evaluation of the appropriateness of the ACLL is often the most critical accounting estimate for a financial institution, as the ACLL requires significant reliance on the use of estimates and significant judgment as to the reliance on historical loss rates, consideration of quantitative and qualitative economic factors, and the reliance on a reasonable and supportable forecast.

As of March 31, 2026, the Bank maintained an ACLL for expected credit losses inherent in Company's loan portfolio, which includes overdrawn deposit accounts. Management evaluates the adequacy of the ACLL monthly and presents and discusses the ACLL with the Audit Committee and the Board quarterly.

The Company's CECL method is a "static-pool" method that analyzes historical closed pools of loans over their expected lives to attain a loss rate, which is then adjusted for current conditions and reasonable, supportable forecasts prior to being applied to the current balance of the analyzed pools. Due to its reasonably strong correlation to the Company's historical net loan losses, the Company has chosen to use the U.S. national unemployment rate as its primary forecasting tool. Additionally, the Company reviews and utilizes CRE and C&I vacancy rates as a secondary forecasting tool. Subsequent to the one-year forecasts, loss rates are assumed to immediately revert back to long-term historical averages. Adjustments to the historical loss rate for current conditions include differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix or term, delinquency level, as well as for changes in environmental conditions, such as changes in property values or other relevant factors.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

The impact of utilizing the CECL approach to calculate the ACLL is significantly influenced by the composition, characteristics, and quality of the Company's loan portfolio, as well as the prevailing economic conditions and forecasts utilized. Material changes to these and other relevant factors may result in greater volatility to the ACLL, and therefore, greater volatility to the Company's reported earnings.

**BUSINESS SEGMENTS**

The Company's Executive Chair/CEO serves as the Company's CODM. Income before income tax expense is the reportable measure of segment profit or loss that the CODM regularly reviews and utilizes to allocate resources and evaluate performance.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company was divided into five reportable segments: (I) Traditional Banking, (II) Warehouse Lending, (III) TRS, (IV) RPS, and (V) RCS. Management considers the first two segments to collectively constitute "Core Bank" or "Core Banking" operations, while the last three segments collectively constitute RPG operations.

**Core Banking Operations:**

The Core Bank consists of the Traditional Banking and Warehouse Lending segments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(I)** **Traditional Banking segment** 

The Traditional Bank segment provides traditional banking products and services primarily to customers in the Company's market footprint, with all products and services generally offered under the Company's traditional RB&T brand. As of March 31, 2026, Republic had 47 full-service banking centers with locations as follows:

● Kentucky — 29

● Metropolitan Louisville — 19

● Central Kentucky — 6

● Georgetown — 1

● Lexington — 5

● Northern Kentucky (Metropolitan Cincinnati) — 4

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●Bellevue— 1

● Covington — 1

● Crestview Hills — 1

● Florence — 1

● Indiana — 3

● Southern Indiana (Metropolitan Louisville) — 3

● Floyds Knobs — 1

● Jeffersonville — 1

● New Albany — 1

● Florida — 7

● Metropolitan Tampa — 7

● Ohio — 4

● Metropolitan Cincinnati — 4

● Tennessee — 4

● Metropolitan Nashville — 4

Traditional Bank results of operations are primarily dependent upon net interest income, which represents the difference between the interest income and fees on interest-earning assets and the interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities used to fund those assets. Principal interest-earning Traditional Bank assets represent investment securities and commercial and consumer loans primarily secured by real estate and/or personal property. Interest-bearing liabilities primarily consist of interest-bearing deposit accounts, SSUAR, and short-term and long-term borrowing sources. FHLB advances have traditionally served as a significant borrowing and liquidity source for the Bank. Net interest income is impacted by both changes in the amount and composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, as well as market interest rates.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

Other sources of Traditional Bank income include service charges on consumer and commercial deposit accounts, mortgage banking income, debit and credit card interchange fee income, title insurance commissions, swap fee income and increases in the cash surrender value of BOLI.

Traditional Bank operating expenses consist primarily of salaries and employee benefits; technology, equipment, and communication; occupancy; interchange related expense; marketing and development; FDIC insurance expense; and various other general and administrative costs. Traditional Bank results of operations are significantly impacted by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, government laws and policies, and actions of regulatory agencies.

Traditional Bank lending activities consist of the following:

**Retail Mortgage Lending** — Through its retail banking centers and its online Consumer Direct channel, the Bank originates single-family RRE loans and HELOCs which are typically indexed to Prime. In addition, the Bank originates HEALs through its retail banking centers. Such loans are generally collateralized by owner-occupied, RRE properties. For those loans originated through the Bank's retail banking centers, the collateral is predominately located in the Bank's market footprint, while loans originated through its Consumer Direct channel are generally secured by owner-occupied collateral located within and outside of the Bank's market footprint.

The Bank offers single-family, first-lien RRE ARMs with interest rate adjustments tied to the SOFR index with specified minimum and maximum adjustments. The Bank generally charges a premium interest rate for its ARMs if the property is nonowner-occupied. The interest rates on the majority of ARMs are adjusted after their fixed rate periods on an annual or semi-annual basis, with most having annual and lifetime limitations on upward rate adjustments to the loan. These loans typically feature amortization periods of up to 30 years and have fixed interest-rate periods generally ranging from five to seven years, with demand dependent upon market conditions. While there is no requirement for clients to refinance their loans at the end of the fixed-rate period, clients have historically done so the majority of the time, as most clients are interest-rate-risk averse on first-lien mortgage loans.

Single-family, first-lien RRE loans with fixed-rate periods of 15, 20, and 30 years are primarily originated and sold into the secondary market. MSR's attached to the sold portfolio are either sold along with the loan or retained. Loans sold into the secondary market, along with their corresponding MSR's, are included as a component of the Company's Traditional Bank segment, as discussed elsewhere in this report. The Bank, as it has in the past, may retain such longer-term, fixed-rate loans from time to time in the future to help combat NIM compression.

As part of the sale of loans with servicing retained, the Bank records MSR's. MSR's represent an estimate of the present value of future cash servicing income, net of estimated costs, which the Bank expects to receive on loans sold with servicing retained by the Bank. MSR's are capitalized as separate assets. This transaction is posted to net gain on sale of loans, a component of noninterest income under "mortgage banking income" in the income statement. Management considers all relevant factors, in addition to pricing considerations from other servicers, to estimate the fair value of the MSR's to be recorded when the loans are initially sold with servicing retained by the Bank. The carrying value of MSR's is initially amortized in proportion to and over the estimated period of net servicing income. MSR amortization is recorded as a reduction to net servicing income.

With the assistance of an independent third-party, the MSR's asset is reviewed at least quarterly for impairment based on the fair value of the MSR's using groupings of the underlying loans based on predominant risk characteristics. Any impairment of a grouping is reported as a valuation allowance. A primary factor influencing the fair value is the estimated remaining life of the underlying loans serviced which is significantly influenced by market interest rates. During a period of declining interest rates, the fair value of the MSR's is expected to decline due to increased anticipated prepayment speeds within the portfolio. Alternatively, during a period of rising interest rates, the fair value of MSR's would be expected to increase as prepayment speeds on the underlying loans would be expected to decline.

The Bank does, on occasion, purchase single-family, first-lien RRE loans made to low-to-moderate income borrowers and/or secured by property located in low-to-moderate income areas, which assists the Bank in meeting its obligations under the CRA. In connection with loan purchases, the Bank receives various representations and warranties from the sellers regarding the quality and characteristics of the loans.

**Correspondent Lending —** The Bank, on occasion, has purchased select blocks of single family, first-lien mortgage loans for investment from Warehouse Lending clients through its Correspondent Lending channel. These loans were purchased at a premium that is amortized into interest income over the expected life of the loan utilizing the level-yield. Loans acquired through the Correspondent Lending channel are generally made to borrowers outside of the Bank's historical market footprint.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Commercial Lending** — As described in detail below, the Bank conducts commercial lending activities primarily through the following groups/divisions: Corporate Banking, CRE Banking, Commercial Banking, Business Banking, Private Banking, and Retail Banking channels and clients are primarily located within the Bank's market footprint or in an adjoining market. In general, all commercial lending credit approvals and processing are prepared and underwritten through the Bank's centralized CCAD.

Credit opportunities are generally driven by the following: companies expanding their businesses; companies acquiring new businesses; and/or companies refinancing existing debt from other institutions. The Bank has a primary focus on C&I, CRE, and multi-family lending.

C&I loans typically include those secured by general business assets, which consist of equipment, accounts receivable, inventory, and other business assets owned by the borrower/guarantor. Credit facilities include annually renewable LOCs and term loans with maturities typically ranging from three to five years and may also involve financial covenant requirements. These requirements are monitored by the Bank's CCAD. Underwriting for C&I loans is based upon the borrower's capacity to repay these loans from operating cash flows, typically measured by reviewing earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, with capital strength, collateral, and management experience also important underwriting considerations. The targeted C&I credit size for client relationships is typically between $1 million and $10 million, with higher targets between $10 million and $35 million targeted by the *Corporate Banking group.*

CRE and multi-family loans are typically secured by improved property such as office buildings, medical facilities, retail centers, warehouses, apartment buildings, condominiums, schools, religious institutions, and other types of commercial use property. The *CRE Banking group,* which launched in 2022, focuses on large CRE projects, typically in amounts from $5 million to $25 million. Borrowers are generally single-asset entities and the underlying collateral is nonowner-occupied. Primary underwriting considerations are cash flow projections (current and historical), financial capacity of sponsors, and collateral value financed.

Fixed rate financing and reciprocal interest rate swaps are used as well. Given the size of these credits, the Bank generally seeks established, well-known borrowers and projects with low credit risk.

The *Commercial Banking group* focuses on small and medium-sized C&I and CRE owner-occupied opportunities. Borrowers are generally single-asset entities and loan sizes typically range from $1 million to $5 million. As with Corporate Banking, the primary underwriting considerations are cash flow projections (current and historical), quality of leases, financial capacity of sponsors, and collateral value of property financed. Interest rates offered are based on both fixed and variable interest-rate formulas.

The *Business Banking group*, reporting under Retail Banking in most markets, focuses on locally based small businesses in the Bank's market footprint with primary annual revenues up to $10 million and borrowings between $350,000 and $1 million. The needs of these clients range from expansion or acquisition financing, equipment financing, owner-occupied real estate financing, and smaller operating lines of credit.

The Bank is an SBA Preferred Lending Partner, which allows the Bank to underwrite and approve its own SBA loans in an expedited manner. The Bank makes loans to borrowers generally up to $3 million under both the SBA "7A Program" and the "504 Program" for CRE owner-occupied opportunities. The Bank utilizes these programs to reduce credit risk exposure.

*Lease financing receivables,* which are generally direct financing leases, are reported at their principal balance outstanding, including any lease residual amount, net of any unearned income, deferred loan fees and costs, and applicable ACLL. Leasing income is recognized on the basis that achieves a constant periodic rate of return on the outstanding lease financing balances over the lease terms. During the fourth quarter of 2025, approximately $82 million of loans and leases were reclassified from held for investment to HFS, as the Bank entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell its St. Louis-based RBF operations during December 2025. The transaction closed in February 2026 and the Traditional Bank recorded a gain, net of broker commissions, of $5.8 million during the first quarter of 2026.

**Construction & Land Development Lending** — The Bank originates business loans for the construction of both single-family, residential properties and commercial properties (apartment complexes, shopping centers and office buildings) to borrowers primarily located within the Bank's market footprint or in an adjoining market. While not a major focus for the Bank, the Bank may originate loans for the acquisition and development of residential or commercial land into buildable lots.

*Single-family, residential-construction loans* are made in the Bank's market area to established homebuilders with solid financial records. The majority of these loans are made for "contract" homes that the builder has already pre-sold to a homebuyer.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

*Commercial-construction loans* are made in the Bank's market to established commercial builders/developers with solid financial records. Typically, these loans are made for investment properties and have tenants pre-committed for some or all of the space. Generally, commercial-construction loans are made for the duration of the construction period and slightly beyond and will either convert to permanent financing with the Bank or with another lender at or before maturity.

*Construction-to-permanent loans* are another type of construction-related financing that the Bank offers. These loans are made to borrowers who are going to build a property and retain it for ownership after construction completion. These loans are offered on both owner-occupied and nonowner-occupied CRE.

**Consumer Lending —** Traditional Bank consumer loans include home improvement and home equity loans, other secured and unsecured personal loans, and credit cards originated to borrowers primarily located within the Bank's market footprint or in an adjoining market. In 2024, the Traditional Bank ceased originating new consumer credit cards and sold its $5 million portfolio in the second quarter of 2025, recognizing a $328,000 pre-tax gain in other noninterest income. With the exception of home equity loans, which are actively marketed in conjunction with single-family, first-lien RRE loans, other Traditional Banking consumer loan products, while available, are not and have not been actively promoted within the Bank's markets.

**Aircraft Lending** — Aircraft loans are typically made to purchase or refinance personal aircrafts, along with engine overhauls and avionic upgrades with borrowers across the U.S. Loans typically range between $200,000 and $4 million in size and have terms up to 20 years. The credit characteristics of an aircraft borrower are higher than a typical consumer in that they must demonstrate and indicate a higher degree of creditworthiness for approval.

Other Traditional Banking activities generally consist of the following:

**Private Banking** — The Bank provides financial products and services to high-net-worth individuals through its Private Banking department. The Bank's Private Banking officers have extensive banking experience and are trained to meet the unique financial needs of this clientele.

**Treasury Management Services —** The Bank provides various deposit products designed for commercial business clients located throughout its market footprint. Lockbox processing, remote deposit capture, business on-line banking, account reconciliation, and ACH processing are additional services offered to commercial businesses through the Bank's Treasury Management department. Treasury Management officers work closely with commercial and retail officers to support the cash management needs of Bank clients.

**Internet Banking —** The Bank expands its market penetration and service delivery of its RB&T brand by offering clients Internet Banking services and products through its website, www.republicbank.com.

**Mobile Banking —** The Bank allows clients to securely access and manage their accounts through its mobile banking application.

**Other Banking Services —** The Bank also provides title insurance and other financial institution related products and services.

**Bank Acquisitions —** The Bank maintains an acquisition strategy to selectively grow its franchise as a complement to its organic growth strategies.

*See additional discussion regarding the Traditional Banking segment under the Footnote titled "Segment Information" of Part I Item 1 "Financial Statements."*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(II)** **Warehouse Lending segment** 

The Core Bank provides short-term, revolving credit facilities to mortgage bankers across the U.S. through mortgage warehouse lines of credit. These credit facilities are primarily secured by single-family, first-lien RRE loans. The credit facility enables the mortgage banking clients to close single-family, first-lien RRE loans in their own name and temporarily fund their inventory of these closed loans until the loans are sold to investors approved by the Bank. Individual loans are expected to remain on the warehouse LOC for an average of 15 to 30 days. Advances for reverse mortgage loans and construction loans typically remain on the LOC longer than conventional mortgage loans. Interest income and loan fees are accrued for each individual advance during the time the advance remains on the warehouse LOC and collected when the loan is sold. The Core Bank receives the sale proceeds of each loan directly from the investor and applies the funds to pay off the warehouse advance and related accrued interest and fees. The remaining proceeds are credited to the mortgage banking client.

*See additional discussion regarding the Warehouse Lending segment under the Footnote titled "Segment Information" of Part I Item 1 "Financial Statements."*

**Republic Processing Group Operations:**

Republic Processing Group consists of the Tax Refund Solutions, Republic Payment Solutions and Republic Credit Solutions segments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(III)** **Tax Refund Solutions segment** 

Through the TRS segment, the Bank facilitates the receipt and payment of federal and state tax refund products and offers a credit product through third-party tax preparers across the U.S., as well as through tax-preparation software providers that offer Republic Bank ERAs, RAs and RTs (collectively, the "Tax Providers"). The substantial majority of TRS's business activity occurs during the first half of each year, while the second half of the year is characterized by limited revenue and costs associated with preparing for the upcoming tax season.

**Refund Advances:**

The RA loan product is a loan made in conjunction with the filing of a taxpayer's federal tax return, which allows the taxpayer to borrow funds as an advance of a portion of their tax refund. The RA product had the following features during the 2025 and 2026 Tax Seasons:

● Offered only during the first two months of each year;

● The taxpayer was given the option to choose from multiple loan-amount tiers, subject to underwriting, up to a maximum advance amount of $6,250 for both the 2025 and 2026 Tax Seasons;

● No requirement that the taxpayer pays for another bank product, such as an RT;

● Multiple disbursement methods were available through most Tax Providers, including direct deposit, prepaid card, or check, based on the taxpayer-customer's election;

● Repayment of the RA to the Bank via deduction from the taxpayer's tax refund proceeds; and

● If a tax refund is insufficient to repay the RA:

● there is no recourse to the taxpayer,

● no negative credit reporting on the taxpayer, and

● no collection efforts against the taxpayer.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Early Season Refund Advances:**

Since its introduction in December of 2022, the ERA loan product has been structured similarly to the RA, with the primary differences being the timing of when the ERAs are originated and the documentation available to underwrite the ERAs. The ERA is originated prior to the taxpayer receiving their fiscal year taxable income documentation, such as Form W-2, and the filing of the taxpayer's final federal tax return. As such, the Company generally uses paystub information to underwrite the ERA. The repayment of the ERA is incumbent upon the taxpayer client returning to the Bank's Tax Provider for the filing of their final federal tax return in order for the tax refund to potentially be received by the Bank from the federal government to pay off the advance. The ERA product had the following features during the 2025 and 2026 Tax Seasons:

● Only offered during December and the following January in connection with the upcoming first quarter tax business for each period;

● The taxpayer was given the option to choose from multiple loan-amount tiers, subject to underwriting, up to a maximum advance amount of $2,000 for both the 2025 and 2026 Tax Seasons;

● No requirement that the taxpayer pays for another bank product, such as an RT;

● Multiple disbursement methods available through most Tax Providers, including direct deposit or prepaid card, based on the taxpayer-customer's election;

● Repayment of the ERA to the Bank via deduction from the taxpayer's tax refund proceeds; and

● If a tax refund is insufficient to repay the ERA, including but not limited to the failure to file a final federal tax return through a Republic Tax Provider:

● there is no recourse to the taxpayer,

● no negative credit reporting on the taxpayer, and

● no collection efforts against the taxpayer.

The Company reports fees earned for **ERAs/RAs** as "Interest income on loans." The number of days for delinquency eligibility is based on management's annual analysis of tax return processing times. RAs, including ERAs that were originated related to the first quarter 2025 Tax Season were repaid, on average, within 32 days after the taxpayer's tax return was submitted to the applicable taxing authority. Since ERAs/RAs do not have a contractual due date, the Company considered the advance delinquent during 2026 if it remained unpaid 35 days after the taxpayer's tax return was submitted to the applicable taxing authority.

Provisions on ERAs/RAs are estimated when advances are made. Unpaid ERAs/RAs, related to the first quarter tax filing season of a given year are considered delinquent at June 30th of that year and charged-off. In addition, RAs that are subject to Tax Provider loan loss guarantees will be charged-off as of June 30th and immediately recorded as recoveries of previously charged-off loans with corresponding receivables recorded in other assets for the Tax Provider guarantees. Corresponding receivables are settled during the third quarter of each year. RAs collected during the second half of each year, not subject to loan loss guarantee arrangements, are recorded as recoveries of previously charged-off loans.

Related to the overall credit losses on ERAs/RAs, the Bank's ability to control losses is highly dependent upon its ability to predict the taxpayer's likelihood to receive the tax refund as claimed on the taxpayer's tax return. In addition, the Bank's ability to control losses for the ERA product is highly dependent upon the taxpayer returning to a Tax Provider for the filing of their final tax return. Each year, the Bank's ERA/RA approval model is based primarily on the prior-year's tax refund payment patterns. Because the substantial majority of the ERA/RA volume occurs each year before that year's tax refund payment patterns can be analyzed and subsequent underwriting changes implemented, credit losses during a given year could be higher than management's predictions if tax refund payment patterns change materially between years.

In response to changes in the legal, regulatory, and competitive environment, management annually reviews and revises the ERA/RA product parameters. Changes in product parameters do not ensure positive results and could have an overall material negative impact on the performance of all ERA/RA product offerings and therefore on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.

*See additional discussion regarding the ERA/RA products under the sections titled: "Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans" and "Segment Information" of Part I Item 1 "Financial Statements."*

**Refund Transfers:**

RTs are fee-based products whereby a tax refund is issued to the taxpayer after the Bank has received the refund from the federal or state government. There is no credit risk or borrowing cost associated with these products because they are only delivered to the taxpayer upon receipt of the tax refund directly from the governmental paying authority. An RT allows a taxpayer to pay any applicable tax

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

preparation and filing related fees directly from his federal or state government tax refund, with the remainder of the tax refund disbursed directly to the taxpayer. RT fees and all applicable tax preparation, transmitter, audit, and any other taxpayer authorized amounts are deducted from the tax refund by either the Bank or the Bank's service provider and automatically forwarded to the appropriate party as authorized by the taxpayer. The remainder of the refund is disbursed to the taxpayer by a Bank check, direct deposit to the taxpayer's personal bank account, or loaded to a prepaid card.

The Company executes contracts with individual Tax Providers to offer RTs to their taxpayer customers. RT revenue is recognized by the Bank immediately after the taxpayer's refund is disbursed in accordance with the RT contract with the taxpayer customer. The fee paid by the taxpayer for the RT is shared between the Bank and the Tax Providers based on contracts executed between the parties.

The Company presents RT revenue net of any amounts shared with the Tax Providers. The Bank's share of RT revenue is generally based on the obligations undertaken by the Tax Provider for each individual RT program, with more obligations generally corresponding to higher RT revenue share. The significant majority of net RT revenue is recognized and obligations under RT contracts fulfilled by the Bank during the first half of each year. Incremental expenses associated with the fulfilment of RT contracts are generally expensed during the first half of each year. Fees earned by the Company on RTs, net of revenue share, are reported as noninterest income under the line item "Net refund transfer fees."

**(IV)Republic Payment Solutions segment**

The RPS segment offers a range of payment-related products and services to consumers through third-party service providers. Through the Bank, the RPS segment offers both issuing solutions and money movement capabilities.

**Issuing Solutions:**

The RPS segment offers prepaid and debit solutions primarily marketed to the consumer industry. Prepaid solutions include the issuing of payroll and general purpose reloadable cards. Characteristics of these cards include the following:

● Similar to a traditional debit card with features including traditional POS purchasing, ATM/ITM withdrawals and direct deposit;

● Funds associated with these products are typically held in pooled accounts at the Bank, with the Bank maintaining records of individual balances within these pooled accounts; and

● Payroll cards facilitate the loading of an employer's payroll onto a card via direct deposit, with payroll and general purpose reloadable cards generally distributed through retail locations and reloadable through participating retail load networks.

Debit solutions include the issuing of DDAs, savings accounts and/or debit cards. In addition to offering traditional POS purchasing, ATM/ITM withdrawals, and direct deposit options, these accounts may include overdraft protection.

**Money Movement Capabilities:**

Through RPS, the Bank participates in traditional money movement solutions including ACH transactions, wire transfers, check processing, and the Mastercard Remote Payment and Presentment Service. These capabilities are also complementary products facilitating the movement of money for other RPG divisions.

The Company reports its share of client-related charges and fees for RPS programs as noninterest income under "Program fees." Additionally, the Company's portion of interchange revenue generated by prepaid card transactions is reported as noninterest income under "Interchange fee income." The Company began sharing interest income revenue with its largest prepaid marketer-servicer during 2024, with the interest shared reported as "Interest expense on deposits." The Company did not share interest income revenue with its largest prepaid marketer-servicer during 2025 and the first three months of 2026, as minimum deposit balance thresholds were not met.

*See additional discussion regarding the RPS segment under the Footnote titled "Segment Information" of Part I Item 1 "Financial Statements."*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**(V)Republic Credit Solutions segment**

Through the RCS segment, the Bank offers consumer credit products. In general, the credit products are unsecured, small dollar consumer loans that are dependent on various factors. RCS loans typically earn a higher yield but also have higher credit risk compared to loans originated through the Traditional Banking segment, with a significant portion of RCS clients considered subprime or near-prime borrowers. Ordinary gains or losses on the sale of RCS products are reported as a component of "Program fees." Through the Bank, RCS uses third-party service providers for certain services such as marketing and loan servicing for RCS's LOC products, installment loan product and healthcare receivables products.

**LOC Products:**

Through the RCS segment, the Bank uses third-party service providers to originate two line-of-credit products ("LOC I" and "LOC II") offered generally to subprime or near-prime borrowers across multiple states. These service providers, operating under the Bank's oversight and supervision, perform certain marketing, servicing, technology, and support functions. In addition, a separate third-party provides customer support, servicing, and other operational services on the Bank's behalf. The Bank is the lender for both products and is marketed as such. The Bank establishes and controls the loan terms and underwriting guidelines and exercises consumer-compliance oversight over each product. The Bank sells participation interests in these products as follows:

● LOC I – The Bank sells a 90% participation interest in advances made to borrowers, generally three business days after funding the associated advances. Although the Bank retains a 10% participation interest in each advance, it retains 100% ownership of the underlying LOC I account with each borrower. Loan balances HFS through this program are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.

● LOC II – The Bank sells a 95% participation interest in advances made to borrowers, generally three business days after funding the associated advances. Although the Bank retains a 5% participation interest in each advance, it retains 100% ownership of the underlying LOC II account with each borrower. Loan balances HFS through this program are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.

**Installment Loan Product:**

Through the RCS segment, the Bank offers installment loans with terms ranging from 12 to 60 months to borrowers in multiple states. The same third-party service provider for RCS's LOC II is the third-party provider for the installment loan product. This third-party provider is subject to the Bank's oversight and supervision and provides the Bank with marketing services and loan servicing for these RCS installment loans. The Bank is the lender for these loans and is marketed as such. Furthermore, the Bank controls the loan terms and underwriting guidelines, and the Bank exercises consumer compliance oversight of this RCS installment loan product. Currently, all loan balances originated under this RCS installment loan program are carried as HFS on the Bank's balance sheet, with the intent to sell to a third-party, who is an affiliate of the Bank's third-party service provider, generally within 16 days following the Bank's origination of the loans. Loans originated under this RCS installment loan program are carried at fair value under a fair-value option, with the portfolio marked to market monthly.

**Healthcare Receivables Products:**

Through the RCS segment, the Bank originates healthcare receivables products across the U.S. through three different third-party service providers. For two of the programs, the Bank retains 100% of the receivables, with recourse in the event of default. For the remaining program, in some instances the Bank retains 100% of the receivables originated, with recourse in the event of default, and in other instances, the Bank sells 100% of the receivables generally within one month of origination. Loan balances HFS through this program are carried at the lower of cost or fair value.

For the RCS LOC and healthcare receivable products, the Company reports interest income and loan origination fees under "Loans, including fees," while any net gains or losses on sale and mark-to-market adjustments of RCS loans are reported as noninterest income under "Program fees." The Company has elected fair value accounting for its RCS installment loan product that it sells after an initial holding period. As a result, interest income on loans, loan origination fees, net gains or losses on sale, and mark-to-market adjustments for the RCS installment loan product are reported as noninterest income under "Program fees."

*See additional discussion regarding the RCS segment under the sections titled: "Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans" and "Segment Information" of Part I Item 1 "Financial Statements."*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**OVERVIEW (Three Months Ended March 31, 2026, Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2025)**

Total Company net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $42.6 million, a decrease of $4.7 million, or 10%, from the same period in 2025. Diluted EPS declined 10% to $2.18 for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $2.42 for the same period in 2025.

Comparability between the two first-quarter periods was significantly impacted by several nonrecurring or infrequent items, both favorable and unfavorable. These items, net of income taxes, were as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) a $4.4 million after-tax favorable impact from the 2026 gain on sale of RBF;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) a $1.8 million after-tax unfavorable impact from a 2026 penalty incurred in connection with the strategic early payoff of long-term FHLB advances;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) a $8.4 million after-tax unfavorable impact in 2026 associated with the nonrenewal of TRS' largest Tax Provider contract;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) a $3.3 million after-tax unfavorable impact for a 2025 gain on sale of Visa Class B-1 common shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) a $1.3 million after-tax unfavorable impact related to a 2025 insurance recovery; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) a $4.6 million after-tax favorable impact related to the 2025 core system deconversion and related consulting fees.

Total Company net income, adjusted for the above nonrecurring or infrequent items (non-GAAP) was $39.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of $1.0 million, or 3% , compared to the first quarter of 2025.

**The following were the most significant components comprising the total Company's net income fluctuation by reportable segment:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(I)** **Traditional Banking segment** 

● Net income increased $5.5 million, or 35%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.

● Net interest income increased $6.0 million, or 11%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.

● Provision was a net charge of $705,000 for the first quarter of 2026 compared to a net credit of $769,000 for the same period in 2025.

● As a percentage of total Traditional Bank loans, the Traditional Banking ACLL was 1.39% as of March 31, 2026, compared to 1.40% as of December 31, 2025 and 1.29% as of March 31, 2025.

● Noninterest income increased $411,000, or 3%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026. Results in both periods included several notable nonrecurring or infrequent items.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o On December 31, 2025, the Traditional Bank transferred approximately $82 million of loans and lease financing receivables from held for investment to HFS pursuant to a signed agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of the St. Louis-based RBF Division acquired in the 2023 CBank acquisition. The transaction closed in the first quarter of 2026 and the Traditional Bank generated a pre-tax gain, net of broker commissions, of approximately $5.8 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o During the first quarter of 2025, the Traditional Bank recorded a $4.1 million pre-tax gain on sale of Visa Class B-1 shares that had been carried at a zero book values since received in the 2008 Visa initial public offering.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o During the first quarter of 2025, the Traditional Bank recorded a $1.6 million pre-tax insurance recovery related to a Marine Lending charge-off originally recognized in the third quarter of 2024.

● Noninterest expense decreased $3.5 million, or 7%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026. Results in both periods included several notable nonrecurring or infrequent items.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o During the first quarter of 2026, the Traditional Bank prepaid $220 million of long-term fixed-rate FHLB advances, incurring a $2.3 million pre-tax early termination penalty.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o During the first quarter of 2025, the Traditional Bank recorded $5.7 million of pre-tax core system deconversion and related consulting fees.

● Total Traditional Bank loans outstanding increased $50 million, or 1%, from December 31, 2025 to $4.60 billion as of March 31, 2026.

● Nonperforming loans to total loans for the Traditional Banking segment was 0.69% as of March 31, 2026 compared to 0.52% as of December 31, 2025 and 0.50% as of March 31, 2025.

● Delinquent loans to total loans for the Traditional Bank segment was 0.72% as of March 31, 2026 compared to 0.31% as of December 31, 2025 and 0.20% as of March 31, 2025.

● Total Traditional Bank deposits increased $232 million, or 5%, from December 31, 2025 to $5.00 billion as of March 31, 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(II)** **Warehouse Lending segment** 

● Net income increased $858,000, or 52%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.

● Net interest income increased $872,000, or 29%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.

● Provision was a net credit of $311,000 for the first quarter of 2026 compared to a net charge of $47,000 for the same period in 2025.

● As a percentage of total Warehouse outstanding balances, the Warehouse ACLL was 0.25% as of March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025.

● Total Warehouse loans outstanding decreased $124 million, or 16%, from December 31, 2025 to $630 million as of March 31, 2026.

● Average committed Warehouse lines of credit increased to $1.22 billion during the first quarter of 2026 from $968 million during the first quarter of 2025, while average line utilization increased to 50% from 47% over the same periods.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(III)** **Tax Refund Solutions segment** 

● Net income decreased $9.9 million, or 50%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.

As previously disclosed, TRS' largest Tax Provider contract based on product volume and revenue was not renewed for the 2026 Tax Season (which began in December 2025). In total, this relationship contributed $8.4 million of net income to first quarter 2025 operating results, consisting of: $17.7 million in net interest income, $9.0 million in provision expense, $3.1 million in RT fees and $967,000 in noninterest expense.

TRS net income, adjusted for the above contract nonrenewal (non-GAAP) decreased $1.5 million, or 13%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026, generally due to declines in both RA and RT fundings.

● Net interest income decreased $18.4 million from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.

● Provision was net charge of $5.3 million during the first quarter of 2026 compared to a net charge of $15.4 million for the same period in 2025.

● Noninterest income decreased $4.3 million from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.

● Noninterest expense increased $42,000 from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**(IV)Republic Payment Solutions segment**

● Net income decreased $835,000, or 29%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026 .

● Net interest income decreased $957,000 from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026 .

● Noninterest income was $778,000 for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $767,000 for the first quarter of 2025.

● Noninterest expense totaled $1.2 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $1.1 million for the first quarter of 2025.

● Total RPS deposits increased $35 million, or 11%, from December 31, 2025 to $350 million as of March 31, 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(V)** **Republic Credit Solutions segment** 

● Net income decreased $362,000, or 5%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.

● Net interest income increased $225,000 from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.

● Provision was a net charge of $4.0 million during the first quarter of 2026 compared to a net charge of $3.0 million for the same period in 2025.

● As a percentage of total RCS loans, the RCS ACLL was 15.10% as of March 31, 2026, compared to 17.15% as of December 31, 2025 and 17.03% as of March 31, 2025.

● Noninterest income increased $718,000 , or 23%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.

● Noninterest expense totaled $3.5 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $3.1 million for the same period in 2025.

● Total RCS loans outstanding increased $18 million, or 16%, from December 31, 2025 to $132 million as of March 31, 2026.

● Nonperforming loans to total loans for the RCS segment was 0.05% as of March 31, 2026 compared to 0.14% as of December 31, 2025 and 0.10% as of March 31, 2025.

● Delinquent loans to total loans for the RCS segment was 7.36% as of March 31, 2026 compared to 7.87% as of December 31, 2025 and 7.03% as of March 31, 2025.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Three Months Ended March 31, 2026, Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2025)**

**Net Interest Income**

*See the section titled "Asset/Liability Management and Market Risk" in this section of the document regarding the Bank's interest rate sensitivity.*

Traditional Bank results of operations are primarily dependent upon net interest income, which represents the spread between interest income and fees on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities used to fund those assets. Interest-earning assets primarily consist of investment securities and commercial and consumer loans secured by real estate and/or personal property, while funding sources include interest-bearing deposit accounts, SSUAR, and short- and long-term borrowings. FHLB advances have historically served as a significant source of wholesale funding and liquidity. Accordingly, net interest income is influenced by changes in the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and liabilities, as well as movements in market interest rates.

On December 10, 2025, the FRB lowered the FFTR by 25 basis points to 3.75%, where it remained as of March 31, 2026. This reduction follows cumulative rate cuts totaling 175 basis points enacted across several FOMC meetings since September 2024. While the FFTR is currently maintained within a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, recent FOMC commentary suggests additional rate cuts are possible in 2026.

Total Company net interest income was $90.5 million during the first quarter of 2026 compared to $102.7 million during the first quarter of 2025, representing a $12.2 million or 12% decrease. Total Company NIM decreased 82 basis points to 5.46% for the first quarter of 2026 compared to 6.28% for the first quarter of 2025, primarily driven by a reduction in RPG net interest income.

**The following were the most significant components comprising the total Company's net interest income and NIM fluctuations by reportable segment:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(I)** **Traditional Banking segment** 

Traditional Bank net interest income was $59.3 million for the first quarter of 2026, a $6.0 million, or 11%, increase from $53.3 million achieved during the first quarter of 2025. The increase in net interest income was primarily driven by period-over-period growth in average interest-earning assets and NIM expansion. Overall, the Traditional Bank's NIM increased from 3.79% during the first quarter of 2025 to 4.10% during the first quarter of 2026, consistent with increased average interest-earning assets, improved asset yields and significant decrease in cost of funds.

Items of note impacting the Traditional Bank's change in net interest income and NIM between the first quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 were as follows:

● From 2024 through the first nine months of 2025, management maintained a more conservative lending-pricing strategy, which, as expected, resulted in slower origination volumes across most product categories during that period. Management shifted this approach in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to a $32 million increase in average Traditional Bank loans during the fourth quarter of 2025. Given the positively sloped yield curve, management expects to continue this pricing strategy, provided market conditions remain favorable and funding costs remain stable.

● Traditional Bank average loans increased $42 million, or 1%, from $4.58 billion with a weighted-average yield of 5.61% during the first quarter of 2025 to $4.62 billion with a weighted-average yield of 5.64% during the first quarter of 2026. The increase in yield was driven primarily by the runoff of lower-yielding loans through amortization and payoffs, combined with the origination of new loans at higher market rates. Growth in average loans was partially offset by the sale of approximately $82 million of RBF loans and leases during the first quarter of 2026 which were reclassified from held for investment to HFS as of December 31, 2025.

● Average interest-earning cash—managed as a separate but complementary component of the Company's investment portfolio—declined $172 million, or 33%, to $344 million during the first quarter of 2026 , compared to $517 million during the first quarter of 2025 . A verage interest-earning cash balances declined from the prior period, as excess liquidity was deployed into the investment portfolio, which offered more attractive yields as a result of a steeper yield curve. The weighted-average

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

yield on interest-earning cash declined from 4.45% during the first quarter of 2025 to 3.66% during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the 75-basis point decline in the FFTR between the periods.

● Average investments increased $287 million, or 46%, to $907 million with a weighted-average yield of 4.24% during the first quarter of 2026, compared to $620 million with a weighted-average yield of 3.48% during the first quarter of 2025. The increase in yield was driven primarily by a more favorable yield curve and the strategic redeployment of cash from maturing investments into longer-term securities that offered yields superior to overnight interest-earning cash alternatives.

The Traditional Bank's average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased from 2.06% during the first quarter of 2025 to 1.65% during the first quarter of 2026 driven primarily by the following:

● The weighted-average cost of total interest-bearing deposits declined to 1.99% during the first quarter of 2026 from 2.25% during the first quarter of 2025, while average interest-bearing deposit balances increased $277 million, or 8%, over the same period. Growth in interest-bearing deposits included a combined $326 million increase in average balances across business and consumer money market accounts, time deposits, brokered deposits, and reciprocal deposits, each of which generally carries premium pricing. This growth was partially offset by a $49 million decline in average transaction account balances, including an $11 million decrease in third-party listing service deposits.

● Average FHLB advances decreased $94 million, from $521 million during the first quarter of 2025 to $427 million during the first quarter of 2026, while the weighted-average cost declined to 4.19% from 4.39% over the same period. The lower cost primarily reflected reduced reliance on overnight borrowings, combined with lower overnight funding rates resulting from the decline in the FFTR.

In addition, the Traditional Bank prepaid $220 million of long-term fixed rate FHLB advances in late March 2026 carrying a weighted-average cost of 4.57%, incurring a $2.3 million pre-tax early termination penalty. Based on the current interest-rate environment, management expects to recoup the penalty within approximately 1.2 years through a combination of reducing overnight cash balances, currently earning approximately 3.65%, and/or borrowing overnight, which currently costs approximately 3.75%.

● Average noninterest-bearing deposits declined $13 million, or 1%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026. This decline reflects an industry-wide trend that began in late 2022, as the interest-rate environment—particularly during periods of an inverted yield curve—combined with heightened deposit competition, has continued to make premium-rate interest-bearing checking and savings products more attractive to both consumer and business clients.

Management believes that additional reductions in the FFTR are unlikely to positively impact the Traditional Bank's net interest income or net interest margin. The ultimate impact of recent or future FFTR decreases will depend on several factors, including the continued shift from noninterest-bearing to interest-bearing deposits, the shape and steepness of the yield curve, customer demand for the Company's lending and deposit products, the Company's ability to lower deposit costs in line with benchmark rate declines, and overall liquidity requirements.

*For additional discussion of the factors impacting interest-earning cash and deposit balances as well as deposit betas, see sections titled "Cash and Cash Equivalents" and "Deposits" in the "COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL CONDITION" section of the filing.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(II)** **Warehouse Lending segment** 

Warehouse Lending net interest income increased $872,000, or 29%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026, as total interest income increased $1.5 million, or 18%, partially offset by a $643,000, or 12%, increase in interest expense. Although Warehouse NIM and loan yields declined 92 basis points and 72 basis points, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026, results benefited from higher average outstanding balances, which increased $152 million, or 33%, period-over-period.

Average committed Warehouse lines of credit increased to $1.22 billion during the first quarter of 2026 from $968 million during the first quarter of 2025, while average line utilization increased to 50% from 47% over the same periods.

Because consumer mortgage activity drives Warehouse line utilization, demand for Warehouse lending has historically been sensitive to movements in long-term interest rates. A meaningful decline in long-end rates could increase Warehouse demand by stimulating mortgage origination activity. Conversely, rate declines concentrated at the short end of the yield curve are not expected to materially impact Warehouse lending demand.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(III)** **Tax Refund Solutions segment** 

TRS' net interest income decreased $18.4 million, or 62%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026. Loan-related interest and fees decreased $24.4 million, or 63%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026 consistent with the $416 million, or 63% decline in total RA volume for the 2026 Tax Season.

As previously disclosed, TRS' largest Tax Provider contract based on product volume and revenue was not renewed for the 2026 Tax Season (which began in December 2025). In total, this relationship contributed $17.7 million in net interest income to first quarter 2025 operating results. Excluding the impact of the contract nonrenewal, TRS net interest income declined $770,000, or 6%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026, consistent with the decline in both RA funding activity.

*See additional detail regarding the ERA/RA product under the Footnote titled "Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans" of Part II Item 8 "Financial Statements and Supplemental Data."*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(IV)** **Republic Payment Solutions segment** 

Net interest income from the Company's prepaid card division decreased $957,000, or 24%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026. Driving this decrease, RPS earned a reduced yield of 3.69% for its $347 million average of prepaid program balances for the first quarter of 2026 compared to a yield of 4.55% for the $373 million in average prepaid card balances for the first quarter of 2025. The lower earnings rate reflected the 75 basis point decline in the FFTR between the first quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.

Additionally, the RPS segment's largest marketer-servicer did not achieve the minimal contractual thresholds for average deposit balances in order to earn a revenue share for the first quarter of 2025 and 2026. At this time, Management is uncertain how much the revenue share component may be in the future, as deposit balances originated through this marketer-servicer are at levels near the thresholds necessary to achieve a revenue share, making a future revenue share possible, but not certain.

Historically, customer demand for prepaid card products has not been sensitive to interest rate movements, and management therefore does not expect changes in the rate environment to materially affect origination volumes. However, a declining interest rate environment would likely reduce the internal FTP credit allocated to this segment more than it would reduce any revenue-share expense, resulting in lower NIM for the segment. The magnitude of this impact will depend on the final FTP rate applied, as well as the overall volume of balances generated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(V)** **Republic Credit Solutions segment** 

RCS's net interest income increased $225,000, or 2% from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026. The increase in net interest income was driven primarily by an overall increase in the average yield for the segments total portfolio due to a change in loan mix, as the higher-yielding LOC portfolios grew as a percentage of the total RCS portfolio.

Historically, customer demand for RCS consumer loan products has not been sensitive to changes in interest rates, and management therefore does not expect rate movements to materially affect origination volumes. However, a declining interest rate environment would likely reduce the internal FTP cost allocated to this segment, which in turn would be favorable to the segment's NIM. The magnitude of this benefit would depend on the final FTP rate applied, as well as the overall volume and mix of loans the segment originates.

.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

The following table presents average balances along with the related calculations of tax-equivalent net interest income, NIM and net interest spread for the related periods.

**Table 1 — Total Company Average Balance Sheets and Interest Rates**

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** |
|  | **Average**<br>**Balance** | <br>**Interest** | **Average**<br>**Rate** | **Average**<br>**Balance** | <br>**Interest** | **Average**<br>**Rate** |
| **ASSETS** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Interest-earning assets:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Federal funds sold and other interest-earning deposits | $344353 | $3107 | 3.66% | $516785 | $5670 | 4.45% |
| Investment securities, including FHLB stock (a) | 906692 | 9469 | 4.24 | 619525 | 5311 | 3.48 |
| TRS Refund Advances (b) | 82159 | 12351 | 60.97 | 276877 | 33290 | 48.76 |
| RCS LOC products (b)  | 44239 | 12441 | 114.05 | 45514 | 12237 | 109.04 |
| Other RPG loans (c) | 109432 | 2626 | 9.73 | 141130 | 2004 | 5.76 |
| Outstanding Warehouse lines of credit | 610442 | 9549 | 6.34 | 458657 | 7991 | 7.07 |
| Traditional Bank loans (c) | 4618228 | 64244 | 5.64 | 4575790 | 63335 | 5.61 |
| Total loans (d) | 5464500 | 101211 | 7.51 | 5497968 | 118857 | 8.77 |
| Total interest-earning assets | 6715545 | 113787 | 6.87 | 6634278 | 129838 | 7.94 |
| Allowance for credit losses | (89017) |  |  | (102271) |  |  |
| **Noninterest-earning assets:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Noninterest-earning cash and cash equivalents | 132446 |  |  | 389994 |  |  |
| Premises and equipment, net | 37907 |  |  | 32513 |  |  |
| Bank owned life insurance | 111300 |  |  | 107599 |  |  |
| Other assets (a) | 286831 |  |  | 273643 |  |  |
| Total assets | $7195012 |  |  | $7335756 |  |  |
| **LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Interest-bearing liabilities:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Transaction accounts | $1665041 | $1810 | 0.44% | $1736500 | $2667 | 0.62% |
| Money market accounts | 1551952 | 9096 | 2.38 | 1348717 | 9475 | 2.85 |
| Time deposits | 497607 | 4478 | 3.65 | 413082 | 3972 | 3.90 |
| Reciprocal money market and time deposits | 327066 | 2180 | 2.70 | 296373 | 2478 | 3.39 |
| Brokered deposits | 115956 | 1268 | 4.43 | 247319 | 2786 | 4.57 |
| Total interest-bearing deposits | 4157622 | 18832 | 1.84 | 4041991 | 21378 | 2.14 |
| SSUARs and other short-term borrowings | 89307 | 89 | 0.40 | 108760 | 137 | 0.51 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances | 426794 | 4414 | 4.19 | 520778 | 5635 | 4.39 |
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 4673723 | 23335 | 2.02 | 4671529 | 27150 | 2.36 |
| **Noninterest-bearing liabilities and Stockholders' equity:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Noninterest-bearing deposits | 1257977 |  |  | 1491084 |  |  |
| Other liabilities | 133479 |  |  | 150299 |  |  |
| Stockholders' equity | 1129833 |  |  | 1022844 |  |  |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $7195012 |  |  | $7335756 |  |  |
| Net interest income |  | $90452 |  |  | $102688 |  |
| Net interest spread |  |  | 4.85% |  |  | 5.58% |
| Net interest margin |  |  | 5.46% |  |  | 6.28% |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*a)* *For the purpose of this calculation, the debt securities fair market value adjustment is included as a component of other assets.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*b)* *Interest income is composed either entirely or predominantly of loan fees. See the following table titled "Loan Fee Income."* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*c)* *The average balance includes the principal balance of nonaccrual loans and loans HFS (not carried at fair value), and are inclusive of all loan premiums, discounts, fees and costs.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*d)* *See the following table for detail of loan fees by reporting segment.* 

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

The amount of loan fee income can meaningfully impact total interest income, loan yields, NIM, and net interest spread. The following table illustrates loan fees recorded as interest income on loans by segment:

**Table 2 — Loan Fee Income**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Traditional Banking | $1304 | $1291 |
| Warehouse Lending | 396 | 310 |
| **Total Core Bank** | 1700 | 1601 |
| Tax Refund Solutions | 13528 | 33675 |
| Republic Credit Solutions | 12441 | 12237 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** | 25969 | 45912 |
| **Total Loan Fees** | $27669 | $47513 |

---

The following table illustrates the extent to which changes in interest rates and changes in the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities impacted Republic's interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated. Information is provided in each category with respect to (i) changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate), (ii) changes attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume), and (iii) net change. The changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.

**Table 3 — Total Company Volume/Rate Variance Analysis**

---

| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** |
| | **Compared to** | **Compared to** | **Compared to** |
| | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** |
| | | **Increase / (Decrease) Due to** | **Increase / (Decrease) Due to** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **Total Net**<br>**Change** | **Volume** | **Rate** |
| **Interest income:** |  |  |  |
| Federal funds sold and other interest-earning deposits | $(2563) | $(1673) | $(890) |
| Investment securities, including FHLB stock | 4158 | 2827 | 1331 |
| TRS Refund Advance loans\* | (20939) | (27734) | 6795 |
| RCS LOC products | 204 | (349) | 553 |
| Other RPG loans | 622 | (526) | 1148 |
| Outstanding Warehouse lines of credit | 1558 | 2438 | (880) |
| Traditional Bank loans | 909 | 589 | 320 |
| **Net change in interest income** | (16051) | (24428) | 8377 |
| **Interest expense:** |  |  |  |
| Transaction accounts | (857) | (106) | (751) |
| Money market accounts | (379) | 1315 | (1694) |
| Time deposits | 506 | 773 | (267) |
| Reciprocal money market and time deposits | (298) | 239 | (537) |
| Brokered deposits | (1518) | (1439) | (79) |
| SSUARs and other short-term borrowings | (48) | (22) | (26) |
| Federal Home Loan Bank advances | (1221) | (981) | (240) |
| **Net change in interest expense** | (3815) | (221) | (3594) |
| **Net change in net interest income** | $(12236) | $(24207) | $11971 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Provision**

*For additional discussion regarding Provision, see the sections titled "Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans" and "Asset Quality" in this section of the filing.*

Total Company Provision was a net charge of $9.8 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared to a net charge of $17.7 million for the same period in 2025, primarily driven by the TRS segment.

**The following were the most significant components comprising the total Company's Provision fluctuation by reportable segment:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(I)** **Traditional Banking segment** 

The Traditional Bank Provision during the first quarter of 2026 was a net charge of $705,000 compared to a net credit of $769,000 for the first quarter of 2025.

The net charge for the first quarter of 2026 was primarily driven by the following:

● The Traditional Bank recorded a net charge to the Provision of $326,000 related to net charge-offs on loans – concentrated in small dollar overdrawn DDAs.

● The Traditional Bank recorded a net charge to the Provision of $379,000 related to the $50 million net increase in Traditional Bank loan balances for the quarter – concentrated in the CRE, C&I and HELOC portfolios.

The net credit for the first quarter of 2025 was primarily driven by the following:

● The Traditional Bank recorded a credit to the Provision of $414,000 as a result of a reclassification of $5 million of consumer credit cards from loans held for investment to HFS.

● The Traditional Bank recorded a net credit to the Provision of $491,000 during the first quarter of 2025 primarily related to a general improvement in the life-of-loan historical loss rates within certain categories of the Traditional Bank loan portfolio combined with a minimal net change in the Traditional Bank period-end loan balances for the quarter.

As a percentage of total Traditional Bank loans, the Traditional Banking ACLL was 1.39% as of March 31, 2026, compared to 1.40% as of December 31, 2025, and 1.29% as of March 31, 2025.

The Company believes, based on information presently available, that it has adequately provided for Traditional Bank loan losses as of March 31, 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(II)** **Warehouse Lending segment** 

Warehouse recorded a net credit to the Provision of $311,000 for the first quarter of 2026 compared to a net charge of $47,000 for the same period in 2025. Provision for both periods reflected changes in general reserves consistent with changes in outstanding period-end balances. Outstanding Warehouse period-end balances decreased $124 million during the first quarter of 2026 compared to an increase of $19 million during the first quarter of 2025.

As a percentage of total Warehouse outstanding balances, the Warehouse ACLL was 0.25% as of March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025.

The Company believes, based on information presently available, that it has adequately provided for Warehouse loan losses as of March 31, 2026.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(III)** **Tax Refund Solutions segment** 

Substantially all TRS Provision in both periods was related to its ERA/RA products.

As previously disclosed, TRS' largest Tax Provider contract based on product volume was not renewed for the 2026 Tax Season (which began in December 2025). In total, this relationship contributed $9.0 million of Provision to first quarter 2025 operating results. In addition to the impact of the contract nonrenewal, TRS provision declined $1.1 million, or 16%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026, consistent with the decline in both ERA/RA funding activity.

Total ERA/RA volume for the 2026 Tax Season declined $543 million, or 68%, from $802 million originated for the 2025 Tax Season to $259 million for the 2026 Tax Season. Total RA origination volume was $246 million during 2026 compared to $663 million during 2025, with originations for both periods occurring during the first quarter. Total ERA origination volume was $13 million during the 2026 Tax Season compared to $139 million during the 2025 Tax Season, with originations occurring in December 2025 and December 2024.

The Bank's ability to control ERA/RA losses is highly dependent upon its ability to predict the taxpayer's likelihood to receive the tax refund as claimed on the taxpayer's tax return. In addition, the Bank's ability to control losses for the ERA product is highly dependent upon the taxpayer returning to a Tax Provider for the filing of their final tax return. Each year, the Bank's ERA/RA approval model is based primarily on the prior-year's tax refund payment patterns. Because the substantial majority of the ERA/RA volume occurs each year before that year's tax refund payment patterns can be analyzed and subsequent underwriting changes implemented, credit losses during a given year could be higher than management's predictions if tax refund payment patterns change materially between years

ERAs/RAs related to the 2026 Tax Season were only originated during December of 2025 and the first two months of 2026, while ERAs/RAs related to the 2025 Tax Season were only originated during December of 2024 and the first two months of 2025. As is the case each year, as of March 31<sup>st</sup> the ACLL related to ERAs/RAs represented an estimate to be finalized on June 30<sup>th</sup> when all uncollected ERAs/RAs are ultimately charged-off. ERAs/RAs collected during the second half of each year are recorded as recoveries of previously charged-off loans unless they are covered under a loss guaranty arrangement. ERAs/RAs subject to a loss guaranty arrangement that are recovered during the second half of each year are distributed to the guarantor.

The Company believes, based on information presently available, that it has adequately provided for TRS loan losses as of March 31, 2026.

*See additional detail regarding ERAs/RAs under the Footnote titled "Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans" of Part I Item 1 "Financial Statements" and "Business Segment Composition" in this section of the filing.*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(IV)** **Republic Payment Solutions segment** 

There is no ACLL or Provision for RPS, as the segment offers prepaid and debit solutions to consumers.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(V)** **Republic Credit Solutions segment** 

As illustrated in the following table, RCS recorded a net charge to the Provision of $4.0 million during the first quarter of 2026 compared to a net charge of $3.0 million for the same period in 2025. RCS recorded net charge-offs of $3.6 million and $3.2 million during the first quarters of 2026 of 2025. The remainder of the Provision fluctuation was tied to general reserves applied to changes in the outstanding balances for each RCS portfolio type. While net charge-offs improved by $269,000 from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026, general formula reserve allocations increased $1.3 million. The increase in general reserve allocations was due to a change in loan mix toward the LOC II product, which has a significantly higher general formula reserve percentage compared to the other RCS products

While RCS loans generally return higher yields, they also present a greater credit risk than Traditional Banking loan products. As a percentage of total RCS loans, the RCS ACLL was 15.10% as of March 31, 2026 compared to 17.15% as of December 31, 2025, and 17.03% as of March 31, 2025.

The Company believes, based on information presently available, that it has adequately provided for RCS loan losses as of March 31, 2026.

**Table 4 — Republic Credit Solutions Provision by Product Type**

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | **Three Months Ended March 31,**  | | |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** | <br>**$ Change** | <br>**% Change** |
| **Product:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lines of credit | $3997 | $2989 | $1008 | 34% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Healthcare receivables | 47 | (22) | 69 | NM |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total RCS provision** | $4044 | $2967 | $1077 | 36% |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Table 5 — Summary of Loan and Lease Loss Experience**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| **ACLL at beginning of period** | $85352 | $91978 |
| **CBank Fair Value Adjustment** |  |  |
| **Charge-offs:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Traditional Banking:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | (54) | (18) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables | (1) | (11) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer | (426) | (242) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Traditional Banking** | (481) | (271) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Core Banking** | (481) | (271) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS loans |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | (3936) | (4254) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Republic Processing Group** | (3936) | (4254) |
| **Total charge-offs** | (4417) | (4525) |
| **Recoveries:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Traditional Banking:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate | 52 | 40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate | 2 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 3 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables | 19 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 6 | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer | 73 | 89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Traditional Banking** | 155 | 135 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Core Banking** | 155 | 135 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances | 669 | 691 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans |  | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | 301 | 350 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Republic Processing Group** | 970 | 1043 |
| **Total recoveries** | 1125 | 1178 |
| **Net loan recoveries (charge-offs)** | (3292) | (3347) |
| Provision - Core Bank Loans | 394 | (722) |
| Provision - RPG Loans | 9386 | 18394 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Provision for All Loans** | 9780 | 17672 |
| **ACLL at end of period** | $91840 | $106303 |
| **Credit Quality Ratios - Total Company:** |  |  |
| ACLL to total loans | 1.71% | 2.01 |
| ACLL to nonperforming loans | 288 | 465 |
| Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| **Credit Quality Ratios - Core Banking:** |  |  |
| ACLL to total loans | 1.26% | 1.17 |
| ACLL to nonperforming loans | 206 | 265 |
| Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans | 0.03 | 0.01 |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Table 6 — Annualized Net Loan Charge-offs (Recoveries) to Average Loans by Loan Category**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries) to Average Loans** | **Net Loan Charge-Offs (Recoveries) to Average Loans** |
|  | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
|  | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | —% | (0.01)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-Family |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial real estate |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables | (0.35) | 0.03 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | (0.01) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit cards | 0.06 | 0.39 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts | 167.56 | 66.89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automobile loans | (49.31) | (1.12) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 0.59 | 0.09 |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit |  |  |
| **Total Core Banking** | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances\* | NM | NM |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans | NM | NM |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | 11.69 | 12.26 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** | 5.10 | 2.80 |
| **Total** | 0.24% | 0.24% |

---

*\*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All loss rates above are based on net charge-offs as a function of average outstanding portfolio balances. RAs are originated during the first two months of each year, with all RAs charged-off by June 30*<sup>th</sup> *of each year. Due to their relatively short life, RA net charge-offs are typically analyzed by the Company as a percentage of total RA originations, not as a percentage of average outstanding balances.*

Total Company's net charge-offs to average total Company loans was unchanged at 0.24% during the first quarters of 2026 and 2025, with net charge-offs decreasing $55,000 and average total Company loans decreasing $33 million, or 1%.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Noninterest Income**

Total Company noninterest income decreased $3.2 million, or 10%, during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

**The following were the most significant components comprising the total Company's noninterest income fluctuation by reportable segment:**

**Traditional Banking segment**

Traditional Bank noninterest income increased $411,000, or 3%, from the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2026, primarily driven by the following:

● On December 31, 2025, the Traditional Bank transferred approximately $82 million of loans and lease financing receivables from held for investment to HFS pursuant to a signed agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of the St. Louis-based RBF Division acquired in the 2023 CBank acquisition. The transaction closed in the first quarter of 2026 and the Traditional Bank generated a pre-tax gain, net of broker commissions, of approximately $5.8 million.

● During the first quarter of 2025, the Traditional Bank recorded a $4.1 million pre-tax gain on sale of Visa Class B-1 shares that had been carried at a zero book values since received in the 2008 Visa initial public offering.

● During the first quarter of 2025, the Traditional Bank recorded a $1.6 million pre-tax insurance recovery related to a Marine Lending charge-off originally recognized in the third quarter of 2024.

Traditional Bank noninterest income, adjusted for the above nonrecurring or infrequent items (non-GAAP) was $9.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of $227,000, or 2%, compared to the first quarter of 2025.

In addition to the previously noted items, the Traditional Bank earns a substantial majority of its fee income related to its overdraft service program from the per item fee it assesses its customers for each insufficient-funds check or electronic debit presented for payment. The total per item fees, net of refunds, included in service charges on deposits for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026, and 2025 were $2.2 million and $1.8 million. The total daily overdraft charges, net of refunds, included in interest income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026, and 2025 were $383,000 and $295,000.

**Tax Refund Solutions segment**

As previously disclosed, TRS' largest Tax Provider contract based on product volume was not renewed for the 2026 Tax Season (which began in December 2025). In total, this relationship contributed $3.1 million RT fees to first quarter 2025 operating results. In addition to the impact of the contract nonrenewal, TRS noninterest income declined $1.2 million, or 11%, from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026, consistent with the 6% decline in RT funding activity.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Noninterest Expense**

Total Company noninterest expense decreased $3.0 million, or 5%, during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

**The following were the most significant components comprising the total Company's noninterest expense fluctuation by reportable segment:**

**Traditional Banking segment**

Traditional Bank noninterest expense decreased $3.5 million, or 7%, for the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, primarily driven by the following:

● During the first quarter of 2025, the Traditional Bank recorded $5.7 million of pre-tax core system deconversion and consulting fees. Approximately $4.1 million of this expense related to contract negotiation assistance from a third-party consultant and was determined based on a percentage of anticipated savings over the five-year term of the new contract, which was projected to generate savings in excess of $16 million over the contract term. The remaining $1.6 million of expense related to the data conversion from the legacy core system and the integration of multiple secondary systems into the new core platform, which went live in mid-October.

● During March 2026, the Traditional Bank prepaid $220 million of long-term fixed-rate FHLB advances and incurred a $2.3 million pre-tax early termination penalty, recorded to noninterest expense. The advances carried a weighted-average cost of 4.57% and were prepaid as part of management's proactive balance sheet and interest rate risk management strategy. Assuming short-term interest rates remain at or near current levels, management believes the associated penalty will be earned back in just over 1.2 years through lower ongoing funding costs.

Traditional Bank noninterest expense, adjusted for the above nonrecurring or infrequent items (non-GAAP) was $44.1 million for the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of $120,000 compared to the first quarter of 2025.

● Salaries and employee benefits increased by a combined $381,000, or 1 %, driven primarily by increased estimated bonus accruals.

● Technology, equipment and communication expenses decreased $645,000 , or 9 %, over the first quarter of 2025 driven by cost savings realized following the core system conversion completed in mid-October 2025.

● Marketing and development expenses increased $302,000 over the first quarter of 2025, driven primarily by the Bank's new branding initiative. Overall, Traditional Bank marketing expenses are expected to remain near current levels into the foreseeable future.

**Republic Credit Solutions segment**

Noninterest expense at the RCS segment increased $331,000, or 11%, during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, driven primarily by a $107,000 increase in marketing and development expenses, which generally fluctuate in-line with overall origination volume. Under the terms of the Company's contract with its LOC II marketer-servicer, RCS reimburses the marketer-servicer a certain dollar amount for marketing costs based on each new product originated during the period.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AS OF MARCH 31 2026, AND DECEMBER 31, 2025**

**Overview**

Total assets increased $211 million, or 3%, to $7.25 billion at March 31, 2026 from $7.04 billion at December 31, 2025, driven primarily by an increase in cash and cash equivalents.

Total liabilities increased $180 million, or 3%, to $6.12 billion at March 31, 2026 from $5.94 billion at December 31, 2025, as $306 million of deposit growth was partially offset by the paydown of FHLB advances.

Stockholders' equity increased $31 million, or 3%, to $1.13 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $1.10 billion at December 31, 2025. This increase reflected net income of $42.6 million, partially offset by a decline in AOCI and cash dividends declared during the first quarter of 2026. The decline in AOCI was attributable to changes in the interest-rate environment and the corresponding impact on the valuation of the AFS debt-securities portfolio and cash-flow-hedging derivatives.

**Cash and Cash Equivalents**

Cash and cash equivalents include cash, deposits with other financial institutions with original maturities less than 90 days, and federal funds sold. The Company held $599 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026, compared to $220 million as of December 31, 2025, with the increase primarily attributable to seasonal short-term deposits received for RT products within TRS.

Average interest-earning cash and cash equivalents totaled $344 million during the first three months of 2026, compared to $517 million during the first three months of 2025, reflecting the Company's continued deployment of excess liquidity into investment securities over the past several quarters. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024 and continuing through March 31, 2026, the Company strategically purchased longer-duration investment securities in response to a more favorable yield curve and higher relative yields than those available on overnight cash. The yield curve, which began to steepen during the fourth quarter of 2024, became positively sloped in March 2025 and remained so through the first quarter of 2026.

Cash held at the FRB earns interest on balances in excess of required reserves and generated a weighted-average yield of 3.67% during the first three months of 2026, compared to 4.46% during the first three months of 2025, reflecting the decline in the FFTR Cash held within the Bank's banking centers and ATM/ITM networks does not earn interest.

**Investment Securities**

**Table 7 — Purchases of Investment Securities**

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** |
| | | | **Estimated Weighted** | **Estimated Weighted** |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)**  | **Purchase**<br>**Cost** | **Yield to**<br>**Maturity** | **Average Life** | **Average Life** |
| **Purchases by Class for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Government Agencies | $84901 | 4.07% | 1.76 | yrs |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage-backed securities - residential | 62811 | 4.42 | 5.72 |  |
| **Total Purchases for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | $147712 | 3.97% | 3.02 | yrs |

---

Republic's investment portfolio decreased approximately $4 million from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026. The decline primarily reflected $148 million of investment securities purchases, offset by calls, maturities, and paydowns on debt securities, including expected paydowns on mortgage-backed securities, as well as changes in market value adjustments on the AFS portfolio.

Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024 and continuing through the first three months of 2026, the Company strategically shifted the mix between interest-earning cash and investments toward longer-duration investment securities, reflecting a more favorable yield curve and materially higher yields relative to overnight interest-earning cash.

Management currently expects to maintain this general investment strategy for the foreseeable future. The Company's investment securities strategy is influenced by economic and market conditions, loan demand, deposit mix, and liquidity needs. Investment positioning for the remainder of 2026 and beyond will depend on a variety of factors, including the Company's current and projected liquidity position, customer demand for loan and deposit products, the Company's overall interest-rate risk profile, the shape of the yield curve and prevailing interest-rate environment, and expectations for short-term and long-term interest-rate trends.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Loans**

**Table 8 — Loan Portfolio Composition**

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(dollars in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $1028473 | $1040080 | $(11607) | (1)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 280777 | 283246 | (2469) | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | 684405 | 666948 | 17457 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 819363 | 799420 | 19943 | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-family | 328154 | 331370 | (3216) | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development | 245423 | 238455 | 6968 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 541646 | 528873 | 12773 | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables | 20710 | 20523 | 187 | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft\* | 202388 | 203120 | (732) | (0) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 425662 | 413638 | 12024 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit cards | 11659 | 10711 | 948 | 9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts | 802 | 971 | (169) | (17) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automobile loans | 678 | 738 | (60) | (8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 6151 | 8204 | (2053) | (25) |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | 4596291 | 4546297 | 49994 | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit\* | 629848 | 754090 | (124242) | (16) |
| **Total Core Banking** | 5226139 | 5300387 | (74248) | (1) |
| **Republic Processing Group\*:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances | 8458 | 12924 | (4466) | (35) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans | 701 | 19473 | (18772) | (96) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | 131675 | 113545 | 18130 | 16 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** | 140834 | 145942 | (5108) | (4) |
| **Total loans\*\*** | 5366973 | 5446329 | (79356) | (1) |
| Allowance for credit losses | (91840) | (85352) | (6488) | 8 |
| **Total loans, net** | $5275133 | $5360977 | $(85844) | (2) |

---

*\*Identifies loans to borrowers located primarily outside of the Bank's market footprint.*

\*\**Total loans are presented inclusive of premiums, discounts and net loan origination fees and costs.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

Total Company gross loans decreased by $79 million, or 1%, during the first three months of 2026 to $5.37 billion as of March 31, 2026. The most significant components comprising the change in loans by reportable segment follow:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(I)** **Traditional Banking segment** 

Traditional Bank period-end loan balances increased $50 million, or 1%, from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026, as strong origination volume of CRE loans, C&I loans and HELOCs more than offset contraction within the RRE portfolio. Growth in the CRE and C&I portfolios were generally driven by a reduced internal pricing restrictions across these loan types due to competitive pressures.

On December 31, 2025, the Traditional Bank transferred approximately $82 million of loans and lease financing receivables from held for investment to HFS pursuant to a signed agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of the St. Louis-based RBF Division acquired in the 2023 CBank acquisition. The transaction closed in the first quarter of 2026 and the Traditional Bank generated a pre-tax gain, net of broker commissions, of approximately $5.8 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(II)** **Warehouse Lending segment** 

Outstanding Warehouse period-end balances decreased $124 million, or 16%, from December 31, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Average committed Warehouse lines of credit increased to $1.22 billion during the first quarter of 2026 from $968 million during the first quarter of 2025, while average line utilization increased to 50% from 47% over the same periods.

Due to mortgage-market volatility and seasonality, projecting future outstanding balances for Warehouse lines of credit remains challenging; however, portfolio expansion has historically aligned with broader industry trends. Since entering the business in 2011, the Bank has experienced fluctuations in Warehouse balances consistent with overall mortgage-origination activity. Weighted-average quarterly usage rates have ranged from a low of 31% during the first quarter of 2023 to a high of 71% during the fourth quarter of 2019. On an annual basis, weighted-average usage rates have ranged from a low of 39% during 2022 to a high of 66% during 2020.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(III)** **Tax Refund Solutions segment** 

TRS loan balances as of December 31, 2025 included $13 million of ERAs originated during December 2025 and $19 million of short-term, commercial-related loans to Tax Providers to support seasonal cash-flow needs. Consistent with normal Tax Season paydown activity, these balances paid down to $921,000 and $700,000, respectively, as of March 31, 2026.

In addition, TRS generated RA originations of $246 million during the 2026 Tax Season (January and February), with approximately $7 million of RAs remaining outstanding at March 31, 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(IV)** **Republic Credit Solutions segment** 

Outstanding period-end RCS balances increased $18 million, or 16%, to $132 million as of March 31, 2026, consistent with increased origination volume primarily associated with the healthcare receivable products.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(V)** **Republic Payment Solutions segment** 

There are no outstanding loans at RPS, as the segment offers prepaid and debit solutions to consumers.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Allowance for Credit Losses**

The Bank maintains an ACLL on the balance for expected credit losses inherent in the Bank's loan portfolio, which includes overdrawn deposit accounts. The Bank also maintains an ACLC for expected OBS credit exposure losses. Management evaluates the adequacy of the ACLL monthly and the adequacy of the ACLC for OBS quarterly. The ACLL calculation is presented to and discussed with the Audit Committee and the Board on a quarterly basis.

The Company's ACLL increased to $92 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $85 million at December 31, 2025, with the total Company ACLL as a percentage of total loans increasing to 1.71% as of March 31, 2026, compared to 1.57% as of December 31, 2025.

The most significant components comprising the change in ACLL by reportable segment follow:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(I)** **Traditional Banking segment** 

Traditional Bank loan balances increased $50 million during the first three months of 2026, while the related ACLL increased $379,000 to $64 million at March 31, 2026. As a percentage of total Traditional Bank loans, the ACLL declined slightly to 1.39% at March 31, 2026 from 1.40% at December 31, 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(II)** **Warehouse Lending segment** 

The Warehouse ACLL decreased $310,000, or 16%, to $1.6 million, while the Warehouse ACLL as a percentage to total Warehouse loans remained at 0.25% when comparing March 31, 2026 to December 31, 2025. Outstanding Warehouse period-end balances decreased $124 million, or 16%, from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026. As of March 31, 2026, the Warehouse ACLL remained entirely qualitative in nature, with no adjustments required to the qualitative reserve percentage required for the first three months of 2026.

**(III)Tax Refund Solutions segment**

The TRS ACLL increased $6.0 million from $333,000 as of December 31, 2025 to $6.3 million as of March 31, 2026, reflecting the establishment of expected credit loss reserves on RAs originated during the first quarter of 2026.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(IV)** **Republic Credit Solutions segment** 

The RCS ACLL increased $409,000 to $20 million as of March 31, 2026, driven primarily by the increase in the LOC product spot loan balances.

As of March 31, 2026, RCS maintained ACLL coverage for two distinct credit products: LOC products and healthcare receivables. At period-end, the ACLL-to-total-loans ratio ranged from 0.39% for healthcare receivables to 70.62% for LOC products, with the lower reserve requirement for healthcare receivables reflecting the recourse maintained to third-party service providers.

While RCS loans generally generate higher yields than Traditional Banking products, they also carry higher credit risk. As a result, the RCS ACLL as a percentage of total RCS loans was 15.10% at March 31, 2026, compared to 17.15% at December 31, 2025 and 17.03% at March 31, 2025. Changes in the segment's loan mix, including growth in products with higher loss expectations, continued to influence reserve levels.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(V)** **Republic Payment Solutions segment** 

There is no ACLL or Provision for RPS, as the segment offers prepaid and debit solutions to consumers.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

The following table sets forth management's allocation of the ACLL by loan class. The allocation reflects management's assessment of prevailing economic conditions, historical loss experience, forecasts for unemployment and vacancy rates, and various other life-of-loan and forward-looking considerations, as well as qualitative factors.

**Table 9 — Management's Allocation of the Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans**

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | <br>**ACLL** | **Percent of**<br>**Loans to**<br>**Total**<br>**Loans\*** | **Percent of**<br>**ACLL to**<br>**Total** <br>**Loan Class** | <br>**ACLL** | **Percent of**<br>**Loans to**<br>**Total**<br>**Loans\*** | **Percent of**<br>**ACLL to**<br>**Total** <br>**Loan Class\*** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $10609 | 20% | 1.03% | $10844 | 20% | 1.04% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 3508 | 5 | 1.25 | 3542 | 5 | 1.25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | 7584 | 13 | 1.11 | 7207 | 12 | 1.08 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 11973 | 15 | 1.46 | 11690 | 15 | 1.46 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-Family | 2812 | 6 | 0.86 | 2860 | 6 | 0.86 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total commercial real estate | 22369 | 34 | 1.22 | 21757 | 33 | 1.21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development | 8256 | 5 | 3.36 | 8117 | 4 | 3.40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 7481 | 10 | 1.38 | 7403 | 10 | 1.40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables | 624 |  | 3.01 | 718 |  | 3.50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft | 506 | 4 | 0.25 | 507 | 4 | 0.25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 8873 | 8 | 2.08 | 8629 | 8 | 2.09 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit cards | 957 |  | 8.21 | 957 |  | 8.93 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts | 701 |  | 87.41 | 971 |  | 100.00 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automobile loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 157 |  | 2.55 | 217 |  | 2.65 |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | 64041 | 86 | 1.39 | 63662 | 84 | 1.40 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit | 1571 | 12 | 0.25 | 1882 | 14 | 0.25 |
| **Total Core Banking** | 65612 | 98 | 1.26 | 65544 | 98 | 1.24 |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances | 6283 |  | 74.28 | 296 |  | 2.29 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans | 61 |  | 8.70 | 37 |  | 0.19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | 19884 | 2 | 15.10 | 19475 | 2 | 17.15 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** | 26228 | 2 | 18.62 | 19808 | 2 | 13.57 |
| **Total** | $91840 | 100 | 1.71 | $85352 | 100 | 1.57% |

---

*\*See the Table titled "Loan Portfolio Composition" in this section of the report for loan portfolio balances. Values of less than 50 bps in the table above are rounded down to zero.*

Management believes, based on information presently available, that it has adequately provided for loan and lease credit losses as of March 31, 2026.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Asset Quality**

**Classified and Special Mention Loans**

The Bank applies credit quality indicators, or ratings, to individual loans based on internal Bank policies, which are informed by regulatory standards. Loans rated "Loss," "Doubtful," "Substandard," and PCD-Substandard are considered "Classified."

*See the Footnote titled "Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans" of Part I Item 1 "Financial Statements" for additional discussion regarding Classified and Special Mention loans.*

**Table 10 — Classified and Special Mention Loans**

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(dollars in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| Loss | $— | $— | $— | —% |
| Doubtful |  |  |  |  |
| Substandard | 51923 | 50289 | 1634 | 3 |
| PCD - Substandard | 768 | 818 | (50) | (6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Classified Loans** | 52691 | 51107 | 1584 | 3 |
| Special Mention | 34294 | 35754 | (1460) | (4) |
| PCD - Special Mention |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Special Mention Loans** | 34294 | 35754 | (1460) | (4) |
| **Total Classified and Special Mention Loans** | $86985 | $86861 | $124 | 0% |

---

**Nonperforming Loans**

Nonperforming loans include loans on nonaccrual status and loans that are 90 days or more past due and still accruing. Nonperforming loans to total loans increased to 0.59% as of March 31, 2026, from 0.44% as of December 31, 2025, as the total balance of nonperforming loans increased by $8 million and total loans decreased by $79 million. Approximately $6 million of the increase was concentrated in three individual CRE relationships. Two of these relationships, representing approximately $5 million, exited the Bank in April 2026, with no loss incurred by the Bank.

The ACLL to total nonperforming loans decreased to 288% as of March 31, 2026, from 356% as of December 31, 2025, as the total ACLL decreased $6 million and the balance of nonperforming loans increased by $8 million.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Table 11 — Nonperforming Loans and Nonperforming Assets Summary**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(dollars in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Loans on nonaccrual status\* | $31784 | $23806 |
| Loans past due 90-days-or-more and still on accrual\*\* | 68 | 161 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total nonperforming loans** | 31852 | 23967 |
| Other real estate owned | 896 | 1277 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total nonperforming assets** | $32748 | $25244 |
| **Credit Quality Ratios - Total Company:** |  |  |
| ACLL to total loans | 1.71% | 1.57% |
| ACLL to nonperforming loans | 288 | 356 |
| Nonperforming loans to total loans | 0.59 | 0.44 |
| Nonperforming assets to total loans (including OREO) | 0.61 | 0.46 |
| Nonperforming assets to total assets | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| **Credit Quality Ratios - Core Bank:** |  |  |
| ACLL to total loans | 1.26% | 1.24% |
| ACLL to nonperforming loans | 206 | 275 |
| Nonperforming loans to total loans | 0.61 | 0.45 |
| Nonperforming assets to total loans (including OREO) | 0.63 | 0.47 |
| Nonperforming assets to total assets | 0.49 | 0.38 |

---

*\** *Loans on nonaccrual status include collateral-dependent loans. See the Footnote titled "Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans" of Part I Item 1 "Financial Statements" for the components within the nonaccrual loans to total loans and ACLL to nonaccrual loans ratios, as well as additional discussion regarding nonaccrual loans and collateral-dependent loans.*

*\*\* Loans past due 90-days-or-more and still accruing consist of smaller balance consumer loans.*

**Table 12 — Nonperforming Loan Composition**

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | **Balance** | **Loan Class** | **Balance** | **Loan Class** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $20524 | 2.00% | $18894 | 1.82% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 510 | 0.18 | 119 | 0.04 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | 5474 | 0.80 | 377 | 0.06 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-Family | 1259 | 0.38 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 369 | 0.07 | 344 | 0.07 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables |  |  | 49 | 0.24 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 3635 | 0.85 | 3727 | 0.90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit cards |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automobile loans |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 13 | 0.21 | 296 | 3.61 |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | 31784 | 0.69 | 23806 | 0.52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit |  |  |  |  |
| **Total Core Banking** | 31784 | 0.61 | 23806 | 0.45 |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | 68 | 0.05 | 161 | 0.14 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** | 68 | 0.05 | 161 | 0.11 |
| **Total nonperforming loans** | $31852 | 0.59% | $23967 | 0.44% |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Table 13 — Stratification of Nonperforming Loans**

---

| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** |
| <br>**March 31, 2026 (dollars in thousands)** | <br>**No.** | <br>**Balance**<br>**<= $100** | <br>**No.** | **Balance**<br>**> $100 &**<br>**<= $500** | <br>**No.** | <br>**Balance** <br>**> $500** | <br>**No.** | <br>**Total**<br>**Balance** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | 161 | $6417 | 76 | $12465 | 2 | $1642 | 239 | $20524 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 3 | 113 | 1 | 397 |  |  | 4 | 510 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied |  |  | 1 | 344 | 2 | 5130 | 3 | 5474 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-Family |  |  |  |  | 1 | 1259 | 1 | 1259 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 1 | 25 | 1 | 344 |  |  | 2 | 369 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 60 | 2351 | 9 | 1284 |  |  | 69 | 3635 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit cards |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automobile loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 3 | 13 |  |  |  |  | 3 | 13 |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | 228 | 8919 | 88 | 14834 | 5 | 8031 | 321 | 31784 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total Core Banking** | 228 | 8919 | 88 | 14834 | 5 | 8031 | 321 | 31784 |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | NM | 68 |  |  |  |  | NM | 68 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** | NM | 68 |  |  |  |  | NM | 68 |
| **Total** | 228 | $8987 | 88 | $14834 | 5 | $8031 | 321 | $31852 |

---

*NM – RCS loans are generally small dollar homogenous consumer loans.*

---

| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** | **Number of Nonperforming Loans and Recorded Investment** |
| <br>**December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands)** | <br>**No.** | <br>**Balance**<br>**<= $100** | <br>**No.** | **Balance**<br>**> $100 &**<br>**<= $500** | <br>**No.** | <br>**Balance** <br>**> $500** | <br>**No.** | <br>**Total**<br>**Balance** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | 164 | $5711 | 73 | $11478 | 2 | $1705 | 239 | $18894 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 5 | 119 |  |  |  |  | 5 | 119 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied |  |  |  |  | 1 | 377 | 1 | 377 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-Family |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial |  |  | 1 | 344 |  |  | 1 | 344 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables | 3 | 49 |  |  |  |  | 3 | 49 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 56 | 2141 | 10 | 1586 |  |  | 66 | 3727 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit cards |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automobile loans | 2 |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 3 | 1 | 1 | 295 |  |  | 4 | 296 |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | 233 | 8021 | 85 | 13703 | 3 | 2082 | 321 | 23806 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Total Core Banking** | 233 | 8021 | 85 | 13703 | 3 | 2082 | 321 | 23806 |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | NM | 161 |  |  |  |  | NM | 161 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** | NM | 161 |  |  |  |  | NM | 161 |
| **Total** | 233 | $8182 | 85 | $13703 | 3 | $2082 | 321 | $23967 |

---

*NM – RCS loans are small dollar homogenous consumer loans.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Table 14 — Rollforward of Nonperforming Loans**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Nonperforming loans at the beginning of the period | $23967 | $22760 |
| Loans added to nonperforming status during the period that remained nonperforming at the end of the period | 9973 | 3434 |
| Loans removed from nonperforming status during the period that were nonperforming at the beginning of the period *(see table below)* | (1404) | (2727) |
| Principal balance paydowns of loans nonperforming at both period ends | (542) | (541) |
| Net change in principal balance of other nonperforming loans\* | (142) | (76) |
| **Nonperforming loans at the end of the period** | $31852 | $22850 |

---

*\** *Includes RCS loans which are small dollar homogeneous consumer loans.*

**Table 15 — Detail of Loans Removed from Nonperforming Status**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Loans charged-off | $— | $— |
| Loans transferred to OREO |  |  |
| Loan payoffs and paydowns | (1309) | (556) |
| Loans returned to accrual status | (95) | (2171) |
| **Total loans removed from nonperforming status during the period that were nonperforming at the beginning of the period** | $(1404) | $(2727) |

---

Based on the Bank's review as of March 31, 2026, management believes that its reserves are adequate to absorb expected losses on all nonperforming loans.

**Delinquent Loans**

Total Company delinquent loans to total loans increased to 0.80% as of March 31, 2026, from 0.42% as of December 31, 2025. Core Bank delinquent loans to total Core Bank loans increased to 0.63% as of March 31, 2026, from 0.26% as of December 31, 2025. Except for small-dollar consumer loans, all Traditional Bank loans past due 90-days-or-more as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, were on nonaccrual status. During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company downgraded a $16 million C&I participation relationship from Special Mention to Substandard. This loan became 30-days delinquent during the first quarter of 2026.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Table 16 — Delinquent Loan Composition*\**** 

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | <br>**Balance** | **Percent of** <br>**Total**<br>**Loan Class** | <br>**Balance** | **Percent of** <br>**Total**<br>**Loan Class** |
| **Traditional Banking:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Residential real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | $8578 | 0.83% | $9028 | 0.87% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied | 397 | 0.14 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial real estate: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner-occupied | 5131 | 0.75 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonowner-occupied |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Multi-Family |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Construction & land development |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial & industrial | 15964 | 2.95 | 355 | 0.07 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lease financing receivables |  |  | 53 | 0.26 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Aircraft |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Home equity | 2675 | 0.63 | 4346 | 1.05 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consumer: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Credit cards | 111 | 0.95 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts | 182 | 22.69 | 123 | 12.67 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automobile loans | 2 | 0.29 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other consumer | 12 | 0.20 | 20 | 0.24 |
| **Total Traditional Banking** | 33052 | 0.72 | 13925 | 0.31 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Warehouse lines of credit |  |  |  |  |
| **Total Core Banking** | 33052 | 0.63 | 13925 | 0.26 |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Tax Refund Solutions: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Refund Advances |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other TRS commercial & industrial loans |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Credit Solutions | 9690 | 7.36 | 8938 | 7.87 |
| **Total Republic Processing Group** | 9690 | 6.88 | 8938 | 6.12 |
| **Total delinquent loans** | $42742 | 0.80% | $22863 | 0.42% |

---

*\*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Represents total loans 30-days-or-more past due. Delinquent status may be determined by either the number of days past due or number of payments past due.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Table 17 — Rollforward of Delinquent Loans**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Delinquent loans at the beginning of the period | $22863 | $20489 |
| Loans added to delinquency status during the period and remained in delinquency status at the end of the period | 26044 | 3412 |
| Loans removed from delinquency status during the period that were in delinquency status at the beginning of the period *(see table below)* | (6947) | (4496) |
| Principal balance paydowns of loans delinquent at both period ends | (84) | (103) |
| Net change in principal balance of other delinquent loans\* | 866 | (1989) |
| **Delinquent loans at the end of period** | $42742 | $17313 |

---

*\** *Includes RCS loans which are small dollar homogeneous consumer loans.*

**Table 18 — Detail of Loans Removed from Delinquent Status**

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ended**  | **Three Months Ended**  |
| | **March 31,**  | **March 31,**  |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Loans charged-off | $— | $— |
| Loans transferred to OREO |  |  |
| Loan payoffs and paydowns | (805) | (1456) |
| Loans paid current | (6142) | (3040) |
| **Total loans removed from delinquency status during the period that were in delinquency status at the beginning of the period** | $(6947) | $(4496) |

---

**Premises and Equipment**

Premises and equipment are presented on the consolidated balance sheets net of related accumulated depreciation on the respective assets, as well as fair value adjustments associated with purchase accounting. Premises and equipment increased $4.9 million, or 13%, between December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026. The Company's branch network currently consists of 47 locations throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee.

**Right-of-Use Assets and Operating Lease Liabilities**

The Company records right-of-use assets for the underlying leased property. Operating lease liabilities represent the present value of its required minimum lease payments plus any amounts probable of being owed under a residual value guarantee.

**Goodwill**

At March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, the Company had $41 million in goodwill recorded on its balance sheet. Goodwill of $24 million is attributed to the 2023 CBank acquisition. Additionally, goodwill totaling $6 million and $10 million is attributed to the acquisitions of Cornerstone Community Bank and GulfStream Community Bank in 2016 and 2006.. The acquisitions of Tennessee Commerce Bank and First Commercial Bank in 2012 resulted in bargain purchase gains.

Events that may trigger goodwill impairment include deterioration in economic conditions, a decline in market-dependent multiples or metrics (i.e., stock price declining below tangible book value), negative trends in overall financial performance and regulatory actions. At September 30, 2025, the Company performed its annual qualitative assessment to determine if it was more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting units exceeded their carrying value, including goodwill. The qualitative assessment indicated that it was not more-likely-than-not that the carrying value of the reporting units exceeded their fair value.

**Bank Owned Life Insurance**

BOLI assets increased $552,000 to $111 million at March 31, 2026, with the increase attributed to general appreciation of the cash surrender values within the policy plans experienced during the first three months of 2026.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Core Deposit Intangibles**

CDIs arising from business acquisitions are initially measured at fair value and are then amortized on an accelerated method based on their useful lives. As of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, the Company's CDI assets totaled $1.4 million and $1.5 million.

**Deposits**

**Table 19 — Deposit Composition**

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **(dollars in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** | **$ Change** | **% Change** |
| **Core Bank:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demand | $1175575 | $1128255 | $47320 | 4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Money market | 1555972 | 1497561 | 58411 | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Savings | 221260 | 217723 | 3537 | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reciprocal money market | 252769 | 224731 | 28038 | 12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Individual retirement accounts (1) | 34762 | 34349 | 413 | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time deposits, $250 and over (1) | 178577 | 156283 | 22294 | 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other certificates of deposit (1) | 297236 | 290087 | 7149 | 2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reciprocal time deposits (1) | 68689 | 70729 | (2040) | (3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wholesale brokered deposits (1) | 87449 | 87420 | 29 | 0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Core Bank interest-bearing deposits | 3872289 | 3707138 | 165151 | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Core Bank noninterest-bearing deposits | 1164411 | 1102041 | 62370 | 6 |
| **Total Core Bank deposits** | 5036700 | 4809179 | 227521 | 5 |
| **Republic Processing Group:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wholesale brokered deposits (1) | 17066 | 12734 | 4332 | 34 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest-bearing prepaid card deposits | 319645 | 286841 | 32804 | 11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Money market accounts | 24693 | 22973 | 1720 | 7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total RPG interest-bearing deposits | 361404 | 322548 | 38856 | 12 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noninterest-bearing prepaid card deposits | 6919 | 5228 | 1691 | 32 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noninterest-bearing deposits | 104097 | 66192 | 37905 | 57 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total RPG noninterest-bearing deposits | 111016 | 71420 | 39596 | 55 |
| **Total RPG deposits** | 472420 | 393968 | 78452 | 20 |
| **Total deposits** | $5509120 | $5203147 | $305973 | 6% |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*(1)* *Represents time deposits* 

Total Company deposits increased $306 million, or 6%, from December 31, 2025, to $5.51 billion as of March 31, 2026.

**Core Bank**

Total Core Bank deposits increased by $228 million, or 5%, from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026. Within the Core Bank's deposits, interest-bearing deposits increased $165 million and noninterest-bearing deposits increased $63 million over the respective period.

The growth in Core Bank interest bearing was led by a combined $114 million increase in business and consumer money market accounts, time deposits, and reciprocal deposits, all of which generally carry higher rates. Core Bank time deposits increased $30 million during the first three months of 2026 ending a $472 million. In addition, consumer and money market accounts increased $58 million, or 4% during the first three months of 2026. The Core Bank continues to experience general migration from low and noninterest-bearing accounts to higher costing accounts.

While Core Bank period-end noninterest-bearing deposits increased $63 million for the first three months of 2026, the average balances of Core Bank noninterest-bearing deposits for the first three months of 2026 decreased $11 million, or 1%, compared to the first quarter of 2025. Overall, the Core Bank's noninterest-bearing deposits have experienced a general quarterly decline in balances dating back to the fourth quarter of 2022.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Republic Processing Group**

Within RPG, period-end total deposit balances increased $78 million, or 20%, during the first three months of 2026. Approximately $43 million of this increase was attributable to short-term tax refund deposits from TRS refund transfers, reflecting the timing of tax refund payments received from federal and state taxing authorities.

Deposits related to the RPS prepaid card program increased $35 million, or 11%, during the first three months of 2026, driven primarily by higher balances associated with the segment's largest marketer-servicer. As previously disclosed, RPS began sharing a portion of the interest income earned on prepaid card balances with its prepaid card marketer-servicer beginning in the first quarter of 2024. However, throughout 2025 and the first three months of 2026, program balances did not reach the minimum contractual thresholds required to trigger revenue sharing. Partially offsetting the favorable reduction in revenue-share expense, RPS earned a lower yield on average prepaid program balances over recent quarters due to reductions in the overnight FFTR.

**Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase**

SSUARs are collateralized by securities and are accounted for as financings. Accordingly, the securities underlying these agreements are recorded as assets and held by a safekeeping agent, while the related obligations to repurchase the securities are recorded as liabilities. All underlying securities remain under the Bank's control throughout the term of the agreements. SSUARs generally represent large customer deposit relationships that require collateralization in excess of the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, and the Bank pledges securities to satisfy these collateral requirements.

SSUARs decreased $7 million, or 8%, during 2026 to $81 million as of March 31, 2026. Due to the size of the underlying relationships, large fluctuations in the underlying account balances from period to period are common.

**Federal Home Loan Bank Advances**

FHLB advances totaled $367 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $506 million as of December 31, 2025. Overnight borrowings increased to $210 million at March 31, 2026, from $130 million at December 31, 2025. Over the past year, the Company has utilized FHLB advances to partially fund noninterest-bearing deposit outflows and support overall loan growth.

During March 2026, the Traditional Bank prepaid $220 million of long-term fixed-rate FHLB advances and incurred a $2.3 million pre-tax early termination penalty, which was recorded in noninterest expense. The prepaid advances carried a weighted-average cost of 4.57% and were retired as part of management's proactive balance sheet and interest rate risk management strategy. Assuming short-term interest rates remain at or near current levels, management believes the associated penalty will be earned back in just over 1.2 years through lower ongoing funding costs.

As of March 31, 2026, outstanding long-term fixed-rate FHLB advances totaled $157 million, with a weighted-average maturity of 4.12 years and a weighted-average cost of 3.71%, both inclusive of the impact of related interest rate swaps.

The Company's use of FHLB advances during any given period is dependent on multiple factors, including asset growth, deposit trends, earnings performance, and expectations regarding future interest rate movements.

**Interest Rate Swaps**

Interest rate swap derivatives are reported at fair value in other assets or other liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies for hedge accounting as part of a cash flow hedging relationship. For a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the derivative's unrealized gain or loss is recorded as a component of OCI. The amount included in AOCI would be reclassified to current earnings should the hedge no longer be considered effective. Derivatives not designated as hedges are economic derivatives with the gain or loss recognized in current period earnings.

The Bank enters into interest rate swaps to facilitate client transactions and meet their financing needs. Upon entering into these instruments, the Bank enters into offsetting positions to minimize the Bank's interest rate risk. These swaps are derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments, and therefore changes in fair value are reported in current year's earnings.

In addition, as noted in the section above, the Company entered into $100 million of notional amount balance sheet related interest rate swaps during the second quarter of 2024 in order to take advantage of the more attractive long-term pricing resulting from the then-inverted yield.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

*See the Footnote titled "Interest Rate Swaps" of Part I Item 1 "Financial Statements" for additional discussion regarding the Bank's interest rate swaps.*

**Liquidity**

The Bank maintains sufficient liquidity to fund routine loan demand and routine deposit withdrawal activity. Liquidity is managed by maintaining sufficient liquid assets, primarily in the form of cash, cash equivalents, and unencumbered investment securities. Funding and cash flows can also be realized through deposit product promotions, the sale of AFS debt securities, principal paydowns on loans and MBSs, and proceeds realized from loans HFS.

**Table 20 — Liquid Assets and Borrowing Capacity**

The Company's liquid assets and borrowing capacity included the following:

---

| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **(in thousands)** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2025** |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $599105 | $219972 |
| Unencumbered debt securities | 739462 | 717936 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liquid assets** | 1338567 | 937908 |
| Available borrowing capacity with the FHLB | 741603 | 646148 |
| Available borrowing capacity with the FRB | 9660 | 9606 |
| Available borrowing capacity through unsecured credit lines | 100000 | 100000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total available borrowing capacity**  | 851263 | 755754 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total liquid assets and available borrowing capacity** | $2189830 | $1693662 |

---

Republic had a period-end loan-to-deposit ratio (excluding brokered deposits) of 99% as of March 31, 2026 and 107% as of December 31, 2025. Republic's banking centers and its website, www.republicbank.com, provide access to retail deposit markets. These retail deposit products, if offered at attractive rates, have historically been a source of additional funding when needed. If the Bank were to lose a significant funding source, such as a few major depositors, or if any of its lines of credit were cancelled, or if the Bank cannot obtain brokered deposits, the Bank would be compelled to offer market leading deposit interest rates to meet its funding and liquidity needs.

As of March 31, 2026, the Bank had approximately $1.3 billion in deposits from 216 large non-sweep deposit relationships, including reciprocal deposits, where the individual relationship exceeded $2 million for a depositor's taxpayer identification number. Total uninsured deposits for the Bank were $2.3 billion, or 41%, of total deposits as of March 31, 2026. The 20 largest non-sweep deposit relationships represented approximately $489 million, or 9%, of the Company's total deposit balances as of March 31, 2026. These accounts do not require collateral; therefore, cash from these accounts can generally be utilized to fund the loan portfolio. If any of these balances were moved from the Bank, the Bank would likely utilize overnight borrowing lines in the short-term to replace the balances. On a longer-term basis, the Bank would likely utilize wholesale-brokered deposits to replace withdrawn balances, or alternatively, higher-cost internet-sourced deposits. Based on experience utilizing brokered deposits and internet-sourced deposits, the Bank believes it can quickly obtain these types of deposits if needed. The overall cost of gathering these types of deposits, however, could be substantially higher than the Traditional Bank deposits they replace, potentially decreasing the Bank's earnings.

The Bank's liquidity is impacted by its ability to sell certain investment securities, which is limited due to the level of investment securities that are needed to secure public deposits, SSUAR, FHLB advances, and for other purposes, as required by law. As of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, these pledged investment securities had a fair value of $116 million and $131 million.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Capital**

Total stockholders' equity increased from $1.10 billion as of December 31, 2025, to $1.13 billion as of March 31, 2026. The increase in stockholders' equity was attributable to net income earned during the first three months of 2026 reduced primarily by cash dividends declared.

***Common Stock*** *—* The Class A Common shares are entitled to cash dividends equal to 110% of the cash dividend paid per share on Class B Common Stock. Class A Common shares have one vote per share and Class B Common shares have ten votes per share. Class B Common shares may be converted, at the option of the holder, to Class A Common shares on a share for share basis. The Class A Common shares are not convertible into any other class of Republic's capital stock.

***Dividend Restrictions*** — The Parent Company's principal source of funds for dividend payments are dividends received from RB&T. Banking regulations limit the amount of dividends that may be paid to the Parent Company by the Bank without prior approval of the respective states' banking regulators. Under these regulations, the amount of dividends that may be paid in any calendar year is limited to the current year's net profits, combined with the retained net profits of the preceding two years. As of April 1, 2026, RB&T could, without prior approval, declare dividends of approximately $168 million. Any payment of dividends in the future will depend, in large part, on the Company's earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, and other factors considered relevant by the Company's Board.

***Regulatory Capital Requirements*** — The Company and the Bank are subject to capital regulations in accordance with Basel III, as administered by banking regulators. Regulatory agencies measure capital adequacy within a framework that makes capital requirements, in part, dependent on the individual risk profiles of financial institutions. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on Republic's financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Parent Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company's assets, liabilities, and certain OBS items, as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators regarding components, risk weightings, and other factors.

Banking regulators have categorized the Bank as well capitalized. For prompt corrective action, the regulations in accordance with Basel III define "well capitalized" as a 10.0% Total Risk-Based Capital ratio, a 6.5% Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital ratio, an 8.0% Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital ratio, and a 5.0% Tier 1 Leverage ratio. Additionally, to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers, the Company and Bank must hold a capital conservation buffer of 2.5% composed of Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital above their minimum risk-based capital requirements.

Republic continues to exceed the regulatory requirements for Total Risk Based Capital, Common Equity Tier I Risk Based Capital, Tier I Risk Based Capital and Tier I Leverage Capital. Republic and the Bank intend to maintain a capital position that meets or exceeds the "well-capitalized" requirements as defined by the FRB and the FDIC, in addition to the Capital Conservation Buffer. Formal measurements of the capital ratios for Republic and the Bank are performed by the Company at each quarter end.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Table 21 — Capital Ratios**

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **As of March 31, 2026** | **As of March 31, 2026** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** |
| <br>**(dollars in thousands)** | **Amount** | **Ratio** | **Amount** | **Ratio** |
| **Total capital to risk-weighted assets** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Bancorp, Inc. | $1176574 | 18.73% | $1144661 | 17.79% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Bank & Trust Company | 1109730 | 17.68 | 1079675 | 16.80 |
| **Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Bancorp, Inc. | $1097911 | 17.47% | $1064167 | 16.54% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Bank & Trust Company | 1031067 | 16.42 | 999248 | 15.55 |
| **Tier 1 (core) capital to risk-weighted assets** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Bancorp, Inc. | $1097911 | 17.47% | $1064167 | 16.54% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Bank & Trust Company | 1031067 | 16.42 | 999248 | 15.55 |
| **Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Bancorp, Inc. | $1097911 | 15.35% | $1064167 | 15.11% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Republic Bank & Trust Company | 1031067 | 14.13 | 999248 | 14.17 |

---

**Asset/Liability Management and Market Risk**

Asset/liability management is designed to ensure safety and soundness, maintain liquidity, meet regulatory capital standards, and achieve acceptable net interest income based on the Bank's risk tolerance. Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in net interest income as a result of market fluctuations in interest rates. The Bank, on an ongoing basis, monitors interest rate and liquidity risk to implement appropriate funding and balance sheet strategies. Management considers interest rate risk to be a significant risk to the Bank's overall earnings and balance sheet.

The interest sensitivity profile of the Bank at any point in time will be impacted by a number of factors. These factors include the mix of interest sensitive assets and liabilities, as well as their relative pricing schedules. It is also influenced by changes in market interest rates, deposit and loan balances, and other factors.

The Bank utilizes earnings simulation models as tools to measure interest rate sensitivity, including both a static and dynamic earnings simulation model. A static simulation model is based on current exposures and assumes a constant balance sheet. In contrast, a dynamic simulation model relies on detailed assumptions regarding changes in existing business lines, new business, and changes in management and customer behavior. While the Bank runs the static simulation model as one measure of interest rate risk, historically, the Bank has utilized its dynamic earnings simulation model as its primary interest rate risk tool to measure the potential changes in market interest rates and their subsequent effects on net interest income for a one-year time period. This dynamic model projects a "Base" case net interest income over the next 12 months and the effect on net interest income of instantaneous movements in interest rates between various bp increments equally across all points on the yield curve. Many assumptions based on growth expectations and on the historical behavior of the Bank's deposit and loan rates and their related balances in relation to changes in interest rates are incorporated into this dynamic model. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the dynamic model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model's simulated results due to the actual timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes, the actual timing and magnitude of changes in loan and deposit balances, as well as the actual changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various management strategies as compared to those projected in the various simulated models. Additionally, actual results could differ materially from the model if interest rates do not move equally across all points on the yield curve.

As of March 31, 2026, a dynamic simulation model was run for interest rate changes from "Down 300" bps to "Up 300" bps. The following table illustrates the Bank's projected percent change from its Base net interest income over the period beginning April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2027, based on instantaneous movements in interest rates from Down 300 to Up 300 bps equally across all points on the yield curve. The Bank's dynamic earnings simulation model includes secondary market loan fees, which are a component of mortgage banking income within noninterest income and excludes Traditional Bank loan fees.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**Table 22 — Bank Interest Rate Sensitivity**

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **-300**<br>**Basis Points** | **-200**<br>**Basis Points** | **-100**<br>**Basis Points** | **+100**<br>**Basis Points** | **+200**<br>**Basis Points** | **+300**<br>**Basis Points** |
| % Change from base net interest income as of March 31, 2026 | (3.6)% | (4.3)% | (2.6)% | 4.2% | 8.5% | 12.5% |
| % Change from base net interest income as of December 31, 2025 | (1.7)% | (3.7)% | (2.2)% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 7.6% |

---

The results of the interest rate sensitivity analysis performed as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 were derived from subjective assumptions the Company uses in its earnings simulation model, particularly in relation to deposit betas, which measure how responsive management's deposit repricing may be to changes in market rates based on historical data. Management uses different betas in the rising and falling rate scenarios to better simulate expected earnings trends.

In both interest rate sensitivity scenarios presented, the Company projects a decrease in net interest income in a declining rate environment as the rates the Company pays for its non-maturity, interest-bearing deposits cannot be lowered sufficiently to offset the decrease in interest income associated with its declining asset yields. Conversely, in both scenarios presented the Company projects an improvement in net interest income as interest rates rise as the yield the Company expects to earn for its interest-earning assets will increase more than the rise in its projected funding costs. These results depict an asset-sensitive interest rate risk profile.

In comparing the Company's interest rate sensitivity projections from December 31, 2025, to March 31, 2026, there were notable changes in all illustrated scenarios. In general, the Company projects its interest rate risk position has deteriorated in a declining rate environment and has improved in a rising rate environment.

More specifically driving the period-to-period improvement in net interest income in the illustrated up-rate scenarios, the Company had elevated cash balances as of March 31, 2026, with yields that increase immediately in an up-rate scenario. In addition, in the March 31, 2026, interest rate sensitivity analysis, the Company projects the on-boarding of a notable prepaid card relationship during the second half of 2026 with interest-bearing balances tied to a formula that would generally improve net interest income in a rising rate environment and decrease net interest income in a declining rate environment.

These same factors that drove the improvement in the Company's interest rate sensitivity analysis from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026, also drove the deterioration in its interest rate sensitivity analysis for the same periods.

*For additional discussion regarding the Bank's net interest income, see the sections titled "Net Interest Income" in this section of the filing under "Results of Operations (Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2025).*

**Non-GAAP Financial Measures**

The following tables illustrates the Total Company, Core Bank, and Republic Processing Group actual and adjusted net income (non-GAAP) results for the first quarters of 2026 and 2025. Adjusted net income reflects management's internal view of the Company's operating performance.

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Total Company Net Income** | **Total Company Net Income** | **Total Company Net Income** | **Total Company Diluted Earnings Per Class A Common Share** | **Total Company Diluted Earnings Per Class A Common Share** | **Total Company Diluted Earnings Per Class A Common Share** |
| | **Three Months Ended Mar. 31,** | **Three Months Ended Mar. 31,** | | **Three Months Ended Mar. 31,** | **Three Months Ended Mar. 31,** | |
| <br>***(dollars in thousands, except per share data)*** | **2026** | **2025** | $**%**<br>**Change** | **2026** | **2025** | $**%**<br>**Change** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net Income, As Reported (GAAP)** | $**42569** | $**47268** | **(10)%** | $**2.18** | $**2.42** | **(10)%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of Republic Bank Finance, net of tax | (4435) | - | - | (0.24) | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Early Termination Penalty - FHLB Advances, net of tax | 1757 | - | - | 0.10 | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonrenewal of the Largest TRS Tax Provider Contract, net of tax | - | (8438) | - | - | (0.44) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of Visa Class B-1 shares, net of tax | - | (3287) | - | - | (0.17) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Insurance Recovery, net of tax | - | (1263) | - | - | (0.06) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Core System Deconversion and Consulting Fees, net of tax | - | 4593 | - | - | 0.24 | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP)** | $**39891** | $**38873** | **3%** | $**2.04** | $**1.99** | **3%** |

---

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

---

| | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Core Bank Net Income** | **Core Bank Net Income** | **Core Bank Net Income** | **Republic Processing Group Net Income** | **Republic Processing Group Net Income** | **Republic Processing Group Net Income** |
| | **Three Months Ended Mar. 31,** | **Three Months Ended Mar. 31,** | | **Three Months Ended Mar. 31,** | **Three Months Ended Mar. 31,** | |
| <br>***(dollars in thousands, except per share data)*** | **2026** | **2025** | $**%**<br>**Change** | **2026** | **2025** | $**%**<br>**Change** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Net Income, As Reported (GAAP)** | $**23759** | $**17361** | **37%** | $**18810** | $**29907** | **(37)%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of Republic Bank Finance, net of tax | (4435) | - | - | - | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Early Termination Penalty - FHLB Advances, net of tax | 1757 | - | - | - | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nonrenewal of the Largest TRS Tax Provider Contract, net of tax | - | - | - | - | (8438) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of Visa Class B-1 shares, net of tax | - | (3287) | - | - | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Insurance Recovery, net of tax | - | (1263) | - | - | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Core System Deconversion and Consulting Fees, net of tax | - | 4593 | - | - | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP)** | $**21081** | $**17404** | **21%** | $**18810** | $**21469** | **(12)%** |

---

**Item 3.** **Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.**

Information required by this item is included under *Part I, Item 2. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."*

.**Item 4.** **Controls and Procedures.** As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was carried out by Republic Bancorp, Inc.'s management, with the participation of its Executive Chair/CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, the Company's Executive Chair/CEO and CFO concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report. In addition, no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

**PART II — OTHER INFORMATION**

**Item 1.** **Legal Proceedings.**

In the ordinary course of operations, Republic and the Bank are defendants in various legal proceedings. There is no proceeding, pending, or threatened litigation in which Republic and the Bank are a defendant, to the knowledge of management, in which an adverse decision could result in a material adverse change in the business or consolidated financial position of Republic or the Bank.

**Item 1A.** **Risk Factors.**

There have been no material changes in the Company's risk factors as previously disclosed in *Part 1, "Item 1A. Risk Factors"* of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. You should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Republic's 2025 Form 10-K, which could materially affect its business, financial condition, or future results.

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

Details of Republic's Class A Common Stock purchases during the first quarter of 2026 are included in the following table:

---

| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**Three Months Ended March 31, 2026** | <br>**Total Number of**<br>**Shares Purchased** | <br>**Average Price**<br>**Paid Per Share** | **Total Number of**<br>**Shares Purchased**<br>**as Part of Publicly**<br>**Announced Plans**<br>**or Programs** | **Maximum Number**<br>**of Shares that May**<br>**Yet Be Purchased**<br>**Under the Plan**<br>**or Programs** |
| **January 1 - January 31** | **—** | $**—** | **—** | **433395** |
| **February 1 - February 28** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **433395** |
| **March 1 - March 31** | **—** | **—** | **—** | **433395** |
| **Total** | **—** | $**—** | **—** | **433395** |

---

The Company did not repurchase any of its shares under publicly announced programs during the first quarter of 2026. In addition, in connection with employee stock awards, there were 32,383 shares withheld upon exercise of stock options and vesting of equity awards to satisfy the withholding taxes and, for stock options, the exercise price.

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

On January 24, 2024, the Board increased the Company's existing authorization to purchase shares of its Class A Common Stock by 400,000 shares. The repurchase program will remain effective until the total number of shares authorized is repurchased or until Republic's Board terminates the program. As of March 31, 2026 the Company had 433,395 shares which could be repurchased under its current share repurchase programs.

During the first quarter of 2026, there were no shares of Class A Common Stock issued upon conversion of shares of Class B Common Stock by stockholders of Republic in accordance with the share-for-share conversion provision option of the Class B Common Stock. The exemption from registration of the newly issued Class A Common Stock relied upon was Section (3)(a)(9) of the Securities Act.

There were no equity securities of the registrant sold without registration during the quarter covered by this report.

**Item 5.** **Other Information.**

***Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans***

During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) informed us of the adoption or termination of any "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as those terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.

**Item 6.** **Exhibits.**

The following exhibits are filed or furnished as a part of this report:

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit Number** | **Description of Exhibit** |
| 31.1 | [Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](rbcaa-20260331xex31d1.htm) |
| 31.2 | [Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](rbcaa-20260331xex31d2.htm) |
| 32\* | [Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](rbcaa-20260331xex32.htm) |
| 101 | The following financial statements from the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q were formatted in iXBRL(Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File formatted in iXBRL and contained in Exhibit 101. |

---

*\** *This certification shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or Exchange Act.*

[**Table of Contents**](#Toc)

**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.

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | **REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC.** |
|  | (Registrant) |
|  | **Principal Executive Officer:** |
| Date: May 7, 2026 | /s/ Steven E. Trager  |
|  | By: Steven E. Trager |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer |
|  | **Principal Financial Officer:** |
| Date: May 7, 2026 | /s/ Kevin Sipes  |
|  | By: Kevin Sipes |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Vice President, Chief Financial |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Officer and Chief Accounting Officer |

---

## Exhibit 31.1

**EXHIBIT 31.1**

**SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER**

I, Steven E. Trager, certify that:

1.) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Republic Bancorp, Inc.;

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 2.) | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |

---

3.) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 4.) | The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.) The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2026

---

| |
|:---|
| /s/ Steven E. Trager |
| Steven E. Trager |
| Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer |

---

------

## Exhibit 31.2

**EXHIBIT 31.2**

**SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER**

I, Kevin Sipes, certify that:

1.) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Republic Bancorp, Inc.;

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 2.) | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |

---

3.) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| 4.) | The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |

---

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.) The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 7, 2026

---

| |
|:---|
| /s/ Kevin Sipes |
| Kevin Sipes |
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer |

---

------

## Ex-32

**EXHIBIT 32**

**CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER**

**PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350**

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, each of the undersigned officers of Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), hereby certifies that the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Date: May 7, 2026 | /s/ Steven E. Trager |
|  | Steven E. Trager |
|  | Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer |

---

---

| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Date: May 7, 2026 | /s/ Kevin Sipes |
|  | Kevin Sipes |
|  | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer |

---

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.

------