CF BANKSHARES INC. (CFBK)

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements in this Form 10-K that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements which are made in good faith by us. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) projections of revenues, income or loss, earnings or loss per share of common stock, capital structure and other financial items; (2) plans and objectives of the management or Boards of Directors of Holding Company or CFBank; (3) statements regarding future events, actions or economic performance; and (4) statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Words such as "estimate," "strategy," "may," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "predict," "will," "intend," "plan," "targeted," and the negative of these terms, or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Various risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by our forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those risks set forth in the section captioned “RISK FACTORS” in Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results. A forward-looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement. We believe that we have chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith and that they are reasonable. We caution you, however, that assumptions or bases almost always vary from actual results, and the differences between assumptions or bases and actual results can be material. The forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-K speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly release revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except to the extent required by law.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

The following information is derived from and should be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements, the related Notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Item 7 of this Form 10-K.

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(1)
Loans and leases, net represents the recorded investment in loans net of the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases (ACL – Loans).

(2)
Asset quality ratios and capital ratios are end-of-period ratios. All other ratios are based on average monthly balances during the indicated periods.

(3)
Calculations of yield are presented on a taxable equivalent basis using the federal income tax rate of 21%.

(4)
The average interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of average interest-bearing liabilities.

(5)
The net interest margin represents net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets.

(6)
The efficiency ratio equals noninterest expense (excluding amortization of intangibles and foreclosed asset write-downs) divided by net interest income plus noninterest income (excluding gains or losses on securities transactions).

(7)
Regulatory capital ratios of CFBank.

(8)
Nonperforming loans consist of nonaccrual loans and other loans 90 days or more past due.

(9)
Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans and foreclosed assets.

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Business Overview

The Holding Company is a bank holding company that owns 100% of the stock of CFBank, which was formed in Ohio in 1892 and converted from a federal savings association to a national bank on December 1, 2016. Prior to December 1, 2016, the Holding Company was a registered savings and loan holding company. Effective as of December 1, 2016 and in conjunction with the conversion of CFBank to a national bank, the Holding Company became a registered bank holding company subject to regulation and supervision by the Federal Reserve Board (the “Federal Reserve”). Effective as of July 27, 2020, the Holding Company changed its name from Central Federal Corporation to CF Bankshares Inc.

CFBank focuses on serving the financial needs of closely held businesses and entrepreneurs, by providing comprehensive Commercial, Retail, and Mortgage Lending services presence. In all regional markets, CFBank provides commercial loans and equipment leases, commercial and residential real estate loans and treasury management depository services, and full-service commercial and retail banking services and products. CFBank seeks to differentiate itself from its competitors by providing individualized service coupled with direct customer access to d

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