2020 Annual Report

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiaries Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (dollars in thousands, except share data)

Company’s credit position at some future date. Watch loans are not adversely classified and do not expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.

Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are not adequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans classified as substandard have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment of the debt. Well defined weaknesses include a borrower’s lack of marketability, inadequate cash flow or collateral support, failure to complete construction on time, or the failure to fulfill economic expectations. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or repayment in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. Loss: Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectible and charged-off immediately. The Company maintains a separate general valuation allowance for each portfolio segment. These portfolio segments include commercial, Paycheck Protection Program, construction and land development, 1-4 family mortgage, multifamily, CRE owner occupied, CRE nonowner occupied, and consumer and other with risk characteristics described as follows: Commercial: Commercial loans generally are loans to sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and other business enterprises to finance accounts receivable or inventory, capital assets, or for other business related purposes. Commercial lending is not without risk as this asset class has generally exhibited higher loss rates compared to other loan types. The primary repayment sources for commercial and industrial loans are the existing cash flows of operating businesses which can be adversely affected by company, industry and economic business cycles. Economic trends influenced by unemployment rates and other key economic indicators are closely correlated to the credit quality of these loans. The liquidation of collateral, typically accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, or other business assets, is the primary source of principal repayment if the borrower defaults. The value of these assets can be uncertain in a liquidation scenario. Paycheck Protection Program: The Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan segment was added by the Company starting in the second quarter of 2020. PPP loans are loans to businesses, sole proprietorships, independent contractors and self-employed individuals who meet certain criteria and eligibility requirements through a loan program established by the CARES Act and administered through the Small Business Administration, or SBA. PPP loans generally have two or five year terms and earn interest at 1%. The Company believes that the primary source of repayment will be forgiveness granted by the SBA in accordance with the terms of the program. Credit risk in these loans is limited due to a full guarantee by the U.S. Government. The Company does not assign risk ratings to loans in this segment and will continue to monitor segment performance as circumstances evolve. Construction and Land Development: Construction and land development loans generally possess a higher inherent risk of loss and have experienced the highest loss rates of any loan category based on statistics published by the FDIC. Risks associated with these loans often include the borrower’s ability to complete the project within specified costs and timelines and the reliance on the sale of the completed project as the primary repayment source for the loan. Trends in the commercial and residential construction industries can significantly impact the credit quality of these loans due to supply and demand imbalances. In addition, fluctuations in real estate values can significantly impact the credit quality of these loans, as property values may determine the economic viability of construction projects and adversely impact the value of the collateral securing the loan.

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