AX Axos Financial, Inc. - 10-K

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

An investment in our common stock is subject to risks inherent in our business. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below together with all of the other information included in this report. In addition to the risks and uncertainties described below, other risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Risks disclosed in this section may have already materialized. The value or market price of our common stock could decline due to any of these identified or other risks, and you could lose all or part of your investment. This report is qualified in its entirety by these risk factors.

Risks Relating to Macroeconomic Conditions

Changes in interest rates could adversely affect our performance.

Our results of operations depend to a great extent on our net interest income, which is the difference between the interest earned on interest-earning assets such as loans and investment securities, and the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities such as deposits and borrowings. We are exposed to interest rate risk because our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities do not react uniformly or concurrently to changes in interest rates, as they may have different time periods for adjustment and can be tied to different measures of rates. Interest rates are sensitive to factors that are beyond our control, including domestic and international economic conditions, including inflation, and the policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies, including the Federal Reserve. The monetary policies of the Federal Reserve, implemented through open market operations, the federal funds rate (“Fed Funds Rate”) targets, and the discount rate for banking borrowings and reserve requirements, affect prevailing interest rates. A material change in any of these policies could have a material impact on us or our customers (including borrowers), and therefore on our results of operations.

Loan originations and repayment rates tend to increase with declining interest rates and decrease with rising interest rates. Increases in interest rates can negatively impact our business, including a possible reduction in customers’ or potential customers’ desire to borrow money or adversely affecting customers’ ability to repay on outstanding loans by increasing their debt obligations. On the deposit side, increasing interest rates generally lead to higher rates paid for our deposit accounts. While we manage the sensitivity of our assets and liabilities, large, unanticipated, or rapid increases in market interest rates may have an adverse impact on our net interest income and could decrease our mortgage refinancing business and related fee income, and could cause an increase in delinquencies and non-performing loans and leases in our adjustable-rate loans. In addition, interest rate volatility can affect the value of our loans and leases, investments and other interest-rate sensitive assets and our ability to realize gains on the sale or resolution of these assets, which in turn may affect our liquidity. Although we have implemented risk management strategies, as well as policies and procedures designed to manage the risks associated with changes in market interest rates, there can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully manage our interest rate risk. If borrower or depositor behavior or overall economic conditions in the future are significantly different than we anticipate, then our risk mitigation may be insufficient to protect against interest rate risk and our operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected.

A significant or sustained economic downturn could result in increases in our level of non-performing loans and leases and/or reduce demand for our products and services, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

Our business and results of operations are affected by the financial markets and general economic conditions, including factors such as the level and volatility of interest rates, inflation, home prices, unemployment and under-employment levels, bankruptcies, household income and consumer spending. We operate in an uncertain economic environment due to a variety of other reasons including, but not limited to, trade policies and disputes, tariffs, geopolitical tensions and global military conflicts, and volatile energy prices. The risks associated with our business become more acute in periods of a slowing economy or slow growth. Furthermore, given our high concentration of loans secured by real estate in California and New York, the Company remains particularly susceptible to a downturn in those states’ economies. These negative events may cause us to incur losses and may adversely affect our capital, financial condition and results of operations.

The specific impact on us of unfavorable or uncertain economic or market conditions is difficult to predict, could be long or short term, and may be direct or indirect. A worsening of business and economic conditions generally or specifically in the principal markets in which we conduct business could have adverse effects, including the following:

• a decrease in the demand for, or the availability of, loans and other products and services we offer;

• a decrease in deposit balances, including low-cost and non-interest-bearing deposits, and changes in our interest rate mix toward higher-cost deposits;

• an increase in the number of borrowers who become delinquent, file for protection under bankruptcy laws or default on their loans or other obligations to us, which could lead to higher levels of nonperforming assets, net charge-offs, and provisions for credit losses;

• a decrease in the value of loans and other assets secured by collateral such as consumer or commercial real estate;

• a decrease in net interest income from our lending and deposit gathering activities;

• an impairment of certain intangible assets such as goodwill;

• an increase in competition resulting from increasing consolidation within the financial services industry; and

• an increase in borrowing costs in excess of changes in the rate at which we reinvest funds.

Inflation has negatively impacted, and may continue to negatively impact our business and our profitability.

Prolonged periods of inflation have impacted, and may continue to impact our profitability by negatively impacting our non-interest expenses, including increasing expense related to talent acquisition and retention. Additionally, inflation has led to, and may continue to lead to, a decrease in consumer and client purchasing power and negatively affect the need or demand for our products and services. If significant inflation continues, our business could be negatively affected by, among other things, increased default rates leading to credit losses which could decrease our willingness to offer new credit extensions. These inflationary pressures could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition.

The value of our securities in our investment portfolio may decline in the future.

The fair market value of our investment securities may be adversely affected by general economic and market conditions, including changes in interest rates, credit spreads, and the occurrence of any events adversely affecting the issuer of particular securities in our investments portfolio or any given market segment or industry in which we are invested. We analyze our available-for-sale securities on a quarterly basis to measure any impairment and potential credit losses. The process for determining impairment and any credit losses usually requires complex, subjective judgments about the future financial performance of the issuer in order to assess the probability of receiving principal and interest payments sufficient to recover our amortized cost of the security. Because of changing economic and market conditions affecting issuers, we may be required to recognize credit losses in future periods, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

The weakness of other financial institutions or other companies in the financial services industries could adversely affect us.

Our ability to engage in routine funding transactions could be adversely affected by the actions and commercial soundness of other financial institutions. Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, and transacting with one another. We have exposure to many different counterparties, and we routinely execute transactions with counterparties in the financial industry, including brokers-dealers, other commercial banks, investment banks, mutual and hedge funds, and other financial institutions. As a result, defaults by, or even rumors or questions about, one or more financial services institutions, or the financial services industry generally, could lead to market-wide liquidity problems and losses or defaults by us or by other institutions and organizations. Many of these transactions expose us to credit risk in the event of default of our counterparty or client. In addition, our credit risk may be exacerbated when the collateral held by us cannot be liquidated, liquidated timely, or liquidated at prices sufficient to recover the full amount of the financial instrument exposure due to us. There is no assurance that any such losses would not materially and adversely affect our results of operations.

Further, in our fund finance commercial lending business, clients have capital call lines of credit, the repayment of which is dependent on the payment of capital calls or management fees by the limited partner investors in the funds managed by these firms. These third parties may not be able to meet their financial obligations to our clients or to us, which ultimately could have an adverse impact on us.

Events, both actual or rumored, involving limited liquidity, defaults, non-performance or other adverse developments that affect other companies in the financial services industry or the financial services industry generally have in the past, and may in the future, lead to erosion of customer confidence in the financial services industry, deposit volatility, liquidity issues, stock price volatility and other adverse developments, including increased regulatory oversight, increased premiums for the FDIC insurance program, higher capital requirements or changes in the way regulatory capital is calculated, and impositions of additional restrictions through regulatory changes or supervisory or enforcement activities. As a result, our operating margins, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

The economy, financial services industry and our business and operating results could be adversely affected by the political environment and governmental fiscal and monetary policies .

Our business and financial results are significantly affected by the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government of the United States and its agencies. We are particularly affected by the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve, including the regulation of the supply of money and credit in the United States. The Federal Reserve and its policies influence the availability and demand for loans and deposits, the rates and other terms for loans and deposits, the conditions in equity, fixed-income, currency, and other markets, and the value of securities and other financial instruments. Both the timing and the nature of any changes in monetary or fiscal policies, as well as their consequences for the economy and the markets in which we operate, are beyond our control and difficult to predict but could adversely affect our business and operating results.

It is difficult to predict the legislative and executive regulatory changes that will result from the current Congress and Presidential Administration. President Trump and certain members of Congress have advocated for the reduction of regulation of the financial services industry. Congress and the current administration may also cause broader economic changes due to various changes in the federal government’s approach to regulation and administration. New appointments to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “FRB”) could also affect monetary policy and interest rates. Future legislation, regulation, and changes in trade and fiscal policy, including uncertainty surrounding the ongoing operations of the CFPB, could affect the banking industry as a whole, including our business and results of operations, in ways that are difficult to predict. In addition, our results of operations could be adversely affected by changes in the way in which existing statutes and regulations are interpreted or applied by courts and government agencies, including, but not limited to, changes resulting from efforts to limit the operations of the CFPB.

Changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, may adversely impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

The current Presidential Administration has implemented, or threatened to implement, tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, as well as other trade restrictions, against U.S. trading partners. In response to tariffs, foreign countries have implemented, or may implement, retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. Historically, tariffs have led to increased trade and political tensions. Political tensions as a result of trade policies could reduce trade volume, investment, technological exchange, and other economic activities between major international economies, resulting in a material adverse effect on global economic conditions and the stability of global financial markets. It may also cause the prices of our customers’ products to increase, which could reduce demand for such products, or reduce our customers’ margins, and adversely impact their revenues, financial results, and ability to service debt. This, in turn, could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, to the extent changes in the international trade environment have a negative impact on us or on the markets in which we operate our business, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely impacted in the future. At this time, it remains unclear what the U.S. government or foreign governments will or will not continue to do with respect to tariff policies or international trade agreements and policies.

Risks Relating to Regulation of our Business

Changes in laws, regulations or oversight or increased enforcement activities by regulatory agencies may increase our costs and adversely affect our business and operations.

We operate in a highly regulated industry and are subject to oversight, regulation and examination by federal and/or state governmental authorities under various laws, regulations and policies, which impose requirements or restrictions on our operations, capitalization, payment of dividends, mergers and acquisitions, investments, loans and interest rates charged and interest rates paid on deposits. We must also comply with federal anti-money laundering, bank secrecy, tax withholding and reporting, and various consumer protection statutes and regulations. A considerable amount of management time and resources is devoted to oversight of, and development, implementation and execution of controls and procedures relating to, compliance with these laws, regulations and policies.

The laws, rules, regulations and supervisory policies governing our business are intended primarily for the protection of our depositors, our customers, the financial system and the FDIC insurance fund, not our stockholders or other creditors and

are subject to regular modification and change. New or amended laws, rules, regulations and policies, including those resulting from changes in U.S. Presidential administration, could impact our operations, increase our capital requirements or substantially restrict our growth and adversely affect our ability to operate profitably by making compliance more difficult or expensive, restricting our ability to originate or sell loans, or impacting the amount of interest or other charges or fees earned on loans or other products. It is difficult to predict future changes in regulation or the competitive impact that any such changes would have on our business. Any new laws, rules and regulations could make compliance more difficult, expensive, costly to implement or may otherwise adversely affect our business, financial condition or growth prospects. Other changes to statutes, regulations, or regulatory policies, including changes in interpretation or implementation of statutes, regulations, or policies, could affect us in substantial and unpredictable ways including subjecting us to additional costs, limiting the types of financial services and products we may offer, and increasing the ability of non-banks to offer competing financial services and products.

The Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and similar laws and regulations require financial institutions, among other duties, to institute and maintain effective anti-money laundering programs and to file suspicious activity and currency transaction reports as appropriate. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the United States Department of Treasury, is authorized to impose significant civil money penalties for violations of those requirements and has engaged in coordinated enforcement efforts with the individual federal banking regulators, as well as the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Internal Revenue Service. There is increased scrutiny of compliance with the rules enforced by the OFAC. Federal and state bank regulators have focused on compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering regulations. Several banking institutions have received large fines, or suffered limitations on their operations, for non-compliance with these laws and regulations. Although we have developed policies, procedures and processes designed to assist in compliance with these laws and regulations, no assurance can be given that these policies, procedures and processes will be effective in detecting violations of these laws and regulations. If our policies, procedures, processes and systems are deemed deficient, we may be subject to liability, including fines and regulatory actions such as restrictions on our ability to pay dividends and the necessity to obtain regulatory approval to proceed with acquisitions and other strategic transactions, which could negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Failure to maintain and implement adequate programs to combat money laundering and terrorist financing could have material adverse reputational consequences for us.

State regulators have been increasingly active in implementing privacy and cybersecurity standards and regulations. Many states have also recently implemented or modified their data breach notification and data privacy requirements. New laws or changes to existing laws, including privacy-related enforcement activity, increase our operating and compliance costs (including technology costs) and could reduce income from certain business initiatives or restrict our ability to provide certain products and services. Our failure, or perceived failure, to comply with privacy policies, or applicable data protection and information security laws, regulations, rules, standards or contractual obligations, could result in significant regulatory or governmental investigations or actions, litigation, fines, sanctions, and damage to our reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Our failure to comply with current, or adapt to new or changing, laws, regulations or policies could result in enforcement actions and sanctions against us by regulatory agencies, civil money penalties and/or reputation damage, along with corrective action plans required by regulatory agencies, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, and the value of our common stock.

The financial services industry and broader economy may be subject to new or changing regulation or government policy.

Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions in administrative law could redefine the power of federal agencies to interpret and apply federal regulations, which could affect our business, prospects and operations, and our financial performance. In Loper Bright , the U.S. Supreme Court held that the U.S. Administrative Procedure Act requires that courts exercise independent judgment to determine whether a federal agency has acted within its statutory authority, and not to defer to an agency interpretation when a statute is ambiguous. The Loper Bright decision may result in additional legal challenges to interpretations by federal regulatory agencies, including those which Axos and the Bank rely on and intend to rely on in the future. Successful challenges of such regulations and guidance could have an impact on our business which could be material. Further, President Trump issued Executive Order 14215 in February of 2025, requiring all executive departments and agencies, including the FRB in connection with its supervision and regulation of financial institutions, to submit all proposed and final significant regulatory actions to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs prior to publication in the Federal Register. Potential increased regulatory uncertainty following Loper Bright and delays or other impacts to the federal agency rulemaking process following Executive Order 14215 could adversely impact the financial services industry and the broader economy, as well as our business and operations.

Failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations, or to satisfy our regulators' supervisory expectations, could subject us to supervisory or enforcement action, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If we do not comply with applicable laws or regulations, if we are deemed to have engaged in unsafe or unsound conduct, or if we do not satisfy our regulators’ supervisory expectations, we may be subject to regulatory scrutiny, supervisory criticism, litigation and/or a wide range of potential monetary penalties, or enforcement actions. Such actions could arise even if we are acting in good faith or operating under a reasonable interpretation of the law. Such actions could include monetary penalties, payment of damages, restitution or disgorgement of profits, directives to take remedial action or to cease or modify practices, restrictions on growth or expansionary proposals, denial or refusal to accept applications, removal of officers or directors, a prohibition on dividends or capital distributions, increases in capital or liquidity requirements and/or termination of the Bank’s FDIC deposit insurance. Such actions could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, including as a result of reputational harm.

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to changes in federal and state tax laws and the interpretation of existing laws and examinations and challenges by taxing authorities .

Our financial performance is impacted by federal and state tax laws. Given the current economic and political environment and ongoing budgetary pressures, the enactment of new federal or state legislation or new interpretations of existing tax laws could adversely impact our tax position, in some circumstances retroactively. The Inflation Reduction Act (the “IRA”), which established a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax on adjusted book income (of corporations that have an average adjusted book income in excess of $1 billion over a three-tax year period) for tax years beginning after December 31, 2022, may impact the Company’s cash tax payments and tax credit carryforward balances. The IRA includes a nondeductible 1% excise tax on certain repurchases of corporate stock for transactions occurring after December 31, 2022, which increases the Company’s cost of share repurchases exceeding certain thresholds. Additionally, in June 2025, the State of California adopted its fiscal year 2026 budget, which, among other things, changed the way financial institutions’ multi-state income is apportioned to the State of California. This change impacted the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities and its expected effective income tax rate for fiscal years 2026 and beyond. The consequences of the IRA, the 2025 change in California state tax law, the enactment of new federal or state tax legislation, or other changes in the interpretation of existing law, including provisions impacting income tax rates, apportionment, consolidation or combination, income, expenses, and credits, may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity.

In the normal course of business, we are routinely subjected to examinations and audits from federal, state, and local taxing authorities regarding tax positions taken by us and the determination of the amount of taxes due. These examinations may relate to income, franchise, gross receipts, payroll, property, sales and use, or other tax returns. The challenges made by taxing authorities may result in adjustments to the amount of taxes due and may result in the imposition of penalties and interest. If any such challenges are not resolved in our favor, they could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity.

Our broker-dealer and investment advisory businesses subject us to regulatory risks.

Our broker-dealer and investment advisory businesses subject us to regulation by the SEC, FINRA, other self-regulatory organizations (“SROs”), state securities commissions, and other regulatory bodies. Violations of the laws and regulations governed by these agencies could result in censure; penalties and fines; the issuance of cease-and-desist orders; the restriction, suspension, or expulsion from the securities industry of the Company or its officers or employees; or other similar adverse consequences, any of which could cause us to incur losses and adversely affect our capital, financial condition and results of operations. Clearing securities firms are subject to substantially more regulatory control and examination than introducing brokers that rely on others to perform clearing functions. Similarly, the attorney general of each state could bring legal action to ensure compliance with state securities laws, and regulatory agencies in foreign countries have similar authority. Our ability to comply with multiple laws and regulations pertaining to the securities industry depends in large part on our ability to establish and maintain an effective compliance function. The failure to establish and enforce reasonable compliance procedures, even if unintentional, could subject us to significant losses or disciplinary or other actions. Federally registered investment advisers are regulated and subject to examination by the SEC. In addition, the Advisers Act imposes numerous obligations on our investment advisory business, including fiduciary duties, disclosure obligations, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, marketing restrictions and general anti-fraud prohibitions. Our failure to comply with the Advisers Act and associated rules and regulations of the SEC could subject us to enforcement proceedings and sanctions for violations, including censure or termination of SEC registration, litigation and reputational harm. In addition, our investment advisory business is subject to notice filings and the anti-fraud rules of state securities regulators. See “Regulation of the Securities Business Segment.”

Policies and regulations enacted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may negatively impact our consumer business and increase our compliance burdens.

Our consumer business, including our mortgage and deposit businesses, may be adversely affected by the policies enacted or regulations adopted by the CFPB, which, under the Dodd-Frank Act, has broad rule-making authority over consumer financial products and services. While it is difficult to quantify any future increases in our regulatory compliance burden, the costs associated with regulatory compliance, including the need to hire additional compliance personnel, may continue to increase.

We are subject to numerous laws designed to protect consumers, and failure to comply with these laws could lead to a wide variety of sanctions .

The Community Reinvestment Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Housing Act, and other fair lending laws and regulations (collectively, “Fair Lending Laws”) impose community investment and nondiscriminatory lending requirements on financial institutions. The CFPB, the Department of Justice and other federal and state agencies are responsible for enforcing these federal laws and regulations and comparable state provisions. Federal, state or local consumer lending laws may restrict our ability to originate certain mortgage loans or increase our risk of liability with respect to such loans. A successful regulatory challenge to an institution’s performance under the Fair Lending Laws could result in a wide variety of sanctions, including damages and civil money penalties, injunctive relief, restrictions on mergers and acquisitions, restrictions on expansion and restrictions on entering new business lines. Private parties may also have the ability to challenge an institution’s performance under fair lending laws in private class action litigation. Such actions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Relating to Commercial Loans, Mortgage Loans and Mortgage-Backed Securities

Our real estate loan portfolio is subject to certain risks including market, environmental and project-specific risks.

Our real estate loan portfolio encompasses commercial real estate, residential real estate, and real estate construction and land loans, which implicate a variety of risks, including: (i) market risks including increased competition in pricing and loan structure, macroeconomic conditions in the United States and in the markets where we lend, and decreased commercial and residential real estate values in the markets where we lend; (ii) environmental risks including natural disasters and impact on underlying real estate collateral and environmental liabilities with respect to real properties acquired; and (iii) project-specific risks including higher construction costs, failure by developers and contractors to meet project specifications or timelines, and buyers of completed construction projects not being able to secure permanent financing.

Declining real estate values, particularly in California and New York, could reduce the value of our loan and lease portfolio and impair our profitability and financial condition.

The majority of the loans in our portfolio are secured by real estate. At June 30, 2025, approximately 35.8% and 28.2% of our real estate loan portfolio was secured by real estate located in California and New York, respectively. In recent years, there has been significant volatility in real estate values. If real estate values decrease or more of our borrowers experience financial difficulties, we will experience increased charge-offs, as the proceeds resulting from foreclosure may be significantly lower than the amounts outstanding on such loans and the time to foreclose may be extended. In addition, declining real estate values frequently accompany periods of economic downturn or recession and increasing unemployment, all of which can lead to lower demand for mortgage loans of the types we originate and impact the ability of borrowers to repay their loans. A decline of real estate values or decline of the credit position of our borrowers could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

Many of our mortgage loans are multifamily residential loans and defaults on such loans would harm our business.

At June 30, 2025, our multifamily residential loans were $2.9 billion or 13.6% of our loan portfolio. The payment on such loans is typically dependent on the cash flows generated by the projects, which are affected by the supply and demand for multifamily residential units and commercial property within the relative market. If the market for multifamily residential units and commercial property experiences a decline in demand, multifamily and commercial borrowers may suffer losses on their projects and be unable to repay their loans. If residential housing values were to decline or nationwide unemployment levels rise, we are likely to experience increases in the level of our non-performing loans and foreclosures in future periods.

A decrease in the mortgage buying activity of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and MBS’s guaranteed by Ginnie Mae or a failure by Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and Freddie Mac to satisfy their obligations with respect to their RMBS could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

During the last three fiscal years we have sold approximately $297.7 million of residential mortgage loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and into MBS guaranteed by Ginnie Mae. As of June 30, 2025, approximately 70.8% of our securities portfolio consisted of RMBS issued or guaranteed by these entities. Since 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been in conservatorship, with its primary regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, acting as conservator. The United States government may enact structural changes to one or more of the government-sponsored enterprises (“GSEs”), including privatization, consolidation and/or a reduction in the ability of GSEs to purchase mortgage loans or guarantee mortgage obligations. We cannot predict if, when or how the conservatorships will end, or what associated changes (if any) may be made to the structure, mandate or overall business practices of either of the GSEs. Accordingly, there continues to be uncertainty regarding the future of the GSEs, including whether they will continue to exist in their current form and whether they will continue to meet their obligations with respect to their RMBS. A substantial reduction in mortgage purchasing activity by the GSEs could result in a material decrease in the availability of residential mortgage loans and the number of qualified borrowers, which in turn may lead to increased volatility in the residential housing market, including a decrease in demand for residential housing and a corresponding drop in the value of real property that secures current residential mortgage loans, as well as a significant increase in interest rates. In a rising or higher interest rate environment, our originations of mortgage loans may decrease, which would result in a decrease in mortgage loan revenues and a corresponding decrease in non-interest income. Any decision to change the structure, mandate or overall business practices of the GSEs and/or the relationship among the GSEs, the government and the private mortgage loan markets, or any failure by the GSEs to satisfy their obligations with respect to their RMBS, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans may expose our company to greater financial and credit risk than other loans.

Our commercial and industrial loan portfolio was approximately $6.8 billion at June 30, 2025, or 31.6% of our total loan portfolio. Commercial loans generally carry large balances and may involve a greater degree of financial and credit risk than other loans. The increased financial and credit risk associated with these types of loans are a result of several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans and borrowers, the types of business and collateral, the size of loan balances, the effects of nationwide and regional economic conditions on income-producing properties and businesses and the increased difficulty of evaluating and monitoring these types of loans. Sustained economic downturns increases the risk of credit losses or charge-offs related to our commercial and industrial loans. Underwriting and portfolio management activities cannot completely eliminate all risks related to these loans. Any significant failure to pay on time or other significant default by our clients would materially and adversely affect us.

Our commercial real estate portfolio was approximately $6.9 billion, or 32.2% of our total loan portfolio at June 30, 2025. The commercial real estate loans we make are secured by income-producing properties such as office buildings, retail centers, mixed-use buildings and multi-tenanted light industrial properties. At June 30, 2025, $389.2 million, or 7%, of our commercial real estate specialty loan portfolio was secured by office buildings. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a potentially long-term negative impact on certain commercial real estate portfolios due to the risk that tenants may reduce the office space they lease as some portion of the workforce continues to work remotely on a hybrid or full-time basis. A reduction in the need for office space could result in a reduction in demand for these categories of commercial office and/or in our customers’ ability to repay their loans, which, in turn, may have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

Commercial real estate markets may face downward pressure due in part to increasing interest rates and declining property values. Accordingly, the federal banking agencies may apply increased regulatory scrutiny to institutions with commercial real estate loan portfolios that are fast growing or large relative to the institutions’ total capital. Banking regulatory authorities may require banks with higher levels of commercial real estate loans to implement enhanced risk management practices – including stricter underwriting, additional internal controls and risk management policies, more detailed reporting, and portfolio stress testing – as well as potential higher allowances for credit losses and capital levels as a result of commercial real estate lending growth and exposure. Our failure to adequately implement enhanced risk management policies, procedures and controls could adversely affect our ability to manage the commercial real estate segment of our loan portfolio and could result in an increased rate of delinquencies in, and increased losses from, our loan portfolio, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

A downturn in the real estate market in our primary market areas of California and New York could result in an increase in the number of borrowers who default on their loans and a reduction in the value of the collateral securing their loans, which in turn could have an adverse effect on our profitability and asset quality. If we are required to liquidate the collateral securing a loan to satisfy the debt during a period of reduced real estate values, our earnings and shareholders’ equity

could be adversely affected. Unexpected decreases in commercial real estate prices coupled with slow economic growth and elevated levels of unemployment could drive losses beyond those which are provided for in our allowance for loan losses. We also may incur losses on commercial real estate loans due to declines in occupancy rates and rental rates, which may decrease property values and may decrease the likelihood that a borrower may find permanent financing alternatives. Any of these events could increase our costs, require management's time and attention, and materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our mortgage origination business is subject to fluctuations based upon seasonal and other factors and, as a result, our results of operations for any given quarter may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year.

Our mortgage origination business is subject to several variables that can impact loan origination volume, including seasonal and interest rate fluctuations. We typically experience increased loan origination volume from purchases of homes during the second and third calendar quarters, when more people tend to move and buy or sell homes. In addition, an increase in the general level of interest rates may, among other things, adversely affect the demand for mortgage loans and our ability to originate mortgage loans. In particular, if mortgage interest rates increase, the demand for residential mortgage loans and the refinancing of residential mortgage loans will likely decrease, which will have an adverse effect on our mortgage origination activities. Conversely, a decrease in the general level of interest rates, among other things, may lead to increased competition for mortgage loan origination business.

As a result of these variables, our results of operations for any single quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year or any other quarter.

Risks Relating to our Business Operations

Our results of operations could vary as a result of the methods, estimates, and judgments that we use in applying our accounting policies, including with respect to our allowance for credit losses.

From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) and the SEC change the financial accounting and reporting standards that govern the preparation of our financial statements. In addition, the FASB, SEC, bank regulators and outside independent auditors may revise their previous interpretations regarding existing accounting regulations and the application of these accounting standards. The methods, estimates and judgments that we use in applying our accounting policies have a significant impact on our results of operations. Such methods, estimates and judgments, include methodologies to value our securities, estimate our allowance for credit losses and evaluate goodwill and other intangibles for impairment. These methods, estimates and judgments are, by their nature, subject to substantial risks, uncertainties and assumptions; factors may arise over time that lead us to change our methods, estimates and judgments. Changes in those methods, estimates and judgments could significantly affect our results of operations. These changes can be difficult to predict and can materially impact how we record and report our financial condition and results of operations.

If our allowance for credit losses is not sufficient to cover actual credit losses, our earnings, capital adequacy and overall financial condition may suffer materially.

Our loans are generally secured by single family, multifamily and commercial real estate properties or other commercial assets, each initially having a fair market value generally greater than the amount of the loan secured. Although our loans and leases are typically secured, the risk of default, generally due to a borrower’s inability to make scheduled payments on his or her loan, is an inherent risk of the Banking Business Segment. In determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses, we make various assumptions and judgments about the collectability of our loan and lease portfolio, including the creditworthiness of our borrowers, the value of the real estate serving as collateral for the repayment of our loans and our loss history. Defaults by borrowers could result in losses that exceed our loan and lease loss reserves. We may not have sufficient repayment experience to be certain whether the established allowance for loan and lease losses is adequate for certain types of loans and leases. We may have to establish a larger allowance for credit losses in the future if, in our judgment, it becomes necessary.

To the extent that we fail to adequately address the risks associated with non-residential lending, particularly in commercial and industrial lending, including loans collateralized by customer securities, we may experience increases in levels of non-performing loans and leases and be forced to record additional provisions for credit losses, which would adversely affect our capital levels and reduce our profitability. Rapid changes in the fair value of the customer securities serving as collateral may not be sufficiently covered by any excess collateral. For further information about our commercial and industrial lending business, please refer to “Business - Loan Portfolio - Commercial & Industrial - Non-Real Estate.”

While we believe we have established appropriate underwriting and ongoing monitoring policies and procedures for our lending activities, there can be no assurance that such underwriting and ongoing monitoring policies and procedures are, or

will continue to be, appropriate or that losses on loans will not require increased allowances for loan and lease losses. Any increase in our allowance for loan and lease losses would increase our expenses and consequently may adversely affect our profitability, capital adequacy and overall financial condition.

Changes in the value of goodwill and other intangible assets could reduce our earnings.

The Company accounts for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), which, in general, requires that goodwill not be amortized, but rather tested for impairment at least annually at the reporting unit level using the two step approach. Testing for impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets is performed annually and involves the identification of reporting units and the estimation of fair values. The estimation of fair values involves a high degree of judgment and subjectivity in the assumptions used. Changes in the local and national economy, the federal and state legislative and regulatory environments for financial institutions, the stock market, interest rates and other external factors (such as natural disasters or significant world events), including factors described herein, may occur from time to time, often with great unpredictability, and may materially impact the fair value of publicly traded financial institutions and could result in an impairment charge at a future date.

Our risk management processes and procedures may not be effective in mitigating our risks .

We have established processes and procedures intended to identify, measure, monitor and control material risks to which we are subject, including, for example, credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, strategic risk and operational risk. If the models that we use to manage these risks are ineffective at predicting future losses or are otherwise inadequate, we may incur unexpected losses or otherwise be adversely affected. In addition, the information we use in managing our credit and other risks may be inaccurate or incomplete as a result of error or fraud, both of which may be difficult to detect and avoid. There may also be risks that exist, or that develop in the future, that we have not appropriately anticipated, identified or mitigated, including when processes or technology change or new products and services are introduced. If our risk management framework does not effectively identify and control our risks, we could suffer unexpected losses or be adversely affected, and that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Higher FDIC assessments could negatively impact profitability.

FDIC insurance premiums are risk based and, accordingly, higher premiums are charged to banks that have lower capital ratios or higher risk profiles, including increased construction and development and commercial and industrial lending, declining credit quality metrics, and increased brokered deposits and higher levels of borrowing. As a result, a decrease in the Bank’s capital ratios, or a negative evaluation by the FDIC, may increase the Bank’s net funding cost and reduce its earnings.

The deposits of the Bank are insured by the FDIC up to legal limits and, accordingly, subjected to the payment of FDIC deposit insurance assessments, which are determined in accordance with a defined calculation. The FDIC imposed a special assessment to recover the losses in connection with the receiverships of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Increases in assessment rates or further special assessments may occur in the future, especially if there are significant additional financial institution failures. Any future special assessments, increases in assessment rates or required prepayments in FDIC insurance premiums could reduce our profitability or limit our ability to pursue certain business opportunities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our broker-dealer and advisory businesses subject us to a variety of risks associated with the securities industry.

Our broker-dealer business subjects us to a number of risks and challenges, including risks related to operationalizing internal controls and regulatory functions; our ability to retain key personnel; our ability to limit the outflow of deposits and successfully retain and manage assets; our ability to retain correspondents who may choose to perform their own clearing services, move their clearing business to one of our competitors or exit the business; and our ability to attract customers and generate new assets in areas not previously served.

In addition, the broker-dealer business may subject us to risks related to the movement of equity prices. For example, if securities prices decline rapidly, the value of our collateral for margin and other positions could fall below the amount of the indebtedness secured by these securities, and in rapidly appreciating markets, our risk of loss may increase due to short positions. The securities lending and securities trading and execution businesses subject us to risk of loss if a counterparty fails to perform or if collateral securing the counterparty’s obligations is insufficient. In securities transactions generally, we may be subject to market risk during the period between the execution of a trade and its settlement. Significant failures by our customers, including correspondents, or clients to honor their obligations, or increases in their rates of default, together with insufficient collateral and reserves, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Additionally, poor investment returns and declines in client assets, due to either general market conditions or under-performance (relative to our competitors or to benchmarks) of our investment products, may affect our

ability to retain existing assets, prevent clients from transferring their assets out of products or their accounts, or inhibit our ability to attract new clients or additional assets from existing clients. Any such poor performance could adversely affect our advisory and custody business and the fees that we earn on client assets.

Our broker-dealer and advisory businesses are also subject to regulatory requirements and risks discussed above under “Regulation of the Securities Business Segment” in “Supervision and Regulation” and “Our broker-dealer and investment advisory businesses subject us to regulatory risks” herein. Our broker-dealer business exposes us to other risks and uncertainties that are common in the securities industry, including intense competition, and potentially new areas and types of litigation including lawsuits based on allegations concerning our correspondents or based upon the correspondent’s actions even though we do not control their activities. These actions may become more common or frequent, particularly if there is a prolonged decrease in equity prices resulting in investor losses. Allegations of violations of securities laws or FINRA rules, even if not ultimately asserted or proved, could substantially impact our results of operations and lead to reputational harm.

The regulatory environment in which our broker-dealer business operates is subject to frequent change. Our business, financial condition and operating results may be adversely affected as a result of new or revised legislation or regulations imposed by the U.S. Congress, the SEC, FINRA or other U.S. federal and state governmental and regulatory authorities. The business, financial condition and operating results of our broker-dealer business may be adversely affected by changes in the interpretation and enforcement of existing laws and rules by these governmental and regulatory authorities.

Our broker-dealer business is subject to the net capital requirements of the SEC, FINRA and various self-regulatory organizations. These requirements typically specify the minimum level of net capital a broker-dealer must maintain and mandate that a significant part of its assets be kept in relatively liquid form. Failure to maintain the required net capital may subject a firm to limitation of its activities, including suspension or revocation of its registration by the SEC and suspension or expulsion by FINRA and other regulatory bodies, and ultimately may require its liquidation.

We are subject to stringent capital requirements and may need to raise additional capital in the future, and that capital may not be available or its cost may be high.

We are required by regulatory authorities to maintain adequate levels of capital to support our operations. In addition, we may elect to raise additional capital to support the growth of our business or to finance acquisitions, if any, or we may elect to raise additional capital for other reasons. We may seek to do so through the issuance of, among other things, our common stock or securities convertible into our common stock, which could dilute existing stockholders’ interests in the Company.

Our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, will depend in part on conditions in the capital markets, economic conditions, our financial performance and a number of other factors, many of which are outside our control. Accordingly, we cannot provide assurance on our ability to raise additional capital if needed or whether it can be raised on terms acceptable to us. If we cannot raise additional capital when needed or on terms acceptable to us, it may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and prospects. In addition, raising equity capital will have a dilutive effect on the equity interests of our existing stockholders and may cause our stock price to decline.

Liquidity and access to adequate funding cannot be assured.

Liquidity is essential to our business and the inability to raise funds through deposits, borrowings, equity and debt offerings, or other sources could have a materially adverse effect on our liquidity. The Bank may not be able to meet the cash flow requirements of its customers who may be either depositors wanting to withdraw funds or borrowers needing assurance that sufficient funds will be available to meet their credit needs. Company specific factors such as a decline in our credit rating, an increase in the cost of capital from financial capital markets, a decrease in business activity due to adverse regulatory action or other company specific event, or a decrease in depositor or investor confidence may impair our access to funding with acceptable terms adequate to finance our activities. General factors related to the financial services industry such as a severe disruption in financial markets, a decrease in industry expectations, or a decrease in business activity due to political or environmental events may impair our access to liquidity. Our ability to attract and maintain depositors during a time of actual or perceived distress or instability in the banking industry may be limited. Additionally, we may acquire brokered deposits, which may be more price sensitive than other types of deposits, and may become less available if alternative investments offer higher returns. We rely primarily upon deposits and FHLB advances. Our ability to attract deposits could be negatively impacted by a public perception of our financial prospects or by increased deposit rates available at troubled institutions suffering from shortfalls in liquidity. The FHLB advances and the FRBSF discount window are subject to regulation and other factors beyond our control, including changes to FHLB’s underwriting guidelines for wholesale borrowings or lending policies. These factors may adversely affect the availability and pricing of advances to members such as the Bank. Selected sources of liquidity may become unavailable to the Bank if it were to no longer be considered “well-capitalized.”

A reduction in our credit ratings could adversely affect our access to capital and could increase our cost of funds .

The credit rating agencies regularly evaluate the Company and the Bank, and credit ratings are based on a number of factors, including our financial strength and ability to generate earnings, as well as factors not entirely within our control, such as conditions affecting the financial services industry, the economy, and changes in rating methodologies more generally. There can be no assurance that we will maintain our current credit ratings. A downgrade of the credit ratings of the Company or the Bank could adversely affect our access to liquidity and capital and could significantly increase our cost of funds, trigger additional collateral or funding requirements, and decrease the number of investors and counterparties willing to lend to us or purchase our securities, thereby, potentially reducing our ability to generate earnings.

Our inability to manage our growth or deploy assets profitably could harm our business and decrease our overall profitability, which may cause our stock price to decline.

Our assets and deposit base have grown substantially in recent years, and we anticipate that we will continue to grow over time, perhaps significantly. To manage the expected growth of our operations and personnel, we will be required to manage multiple aspects of the business simultaneously, including to, among other things: (i) improve existing and implement new transaction processing, operational and financial systems, procedures and controls; (ii) maintain effective credit scoring and underwriting guidelines; (iii) maintain sufficient levels of regulatory capital and liquidity; and (iv) expand our employee base and train and manage this growing employee base. In addition, acquiring other companies, asset pools or deposits may involve risks such as exposure to potential asset quality issues, disruption to our normal business activities and diversion of management’s time and attention due to integration and conversion efforts. If we are unable to manage growth effectively or execute integration efforts properly, we may not be able to achieve the anticipated benefits of growth and our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

In addition, we may not be able to sustain past levels of profitability as we grow, and our past levels of profitability should not be considered a guarantee or indicator of future success. If we are not able to maintain our levels of profitability by deploying deposits in profitable assets or investments, our net interest margin and overall level of profitability will decrease and our stock price may decline.

New lines of business, purchased assets or liabilities or new products and services may subject us to additional risks.

From time to time, we may implement new lines of business, purchase assets or liabilities or offer new products and services. In addition, we will continue to make investments in research, development, and marketing for new products and services. There are substantial risks and uncertainties associated with these efforts, particularly in instances where the markets for such products and services are not fully developed. Initial timetables for the development and introduction of new lines of business and/or new products or services may not be achieved, price and profitability targets may not prove feasible and customers may fail to accept our new products and services. External factors, such as compliance with regulations, competitive alternatives, counterparty or third-party performance and shifting market preferences, may also impact the successful implementation of a new line of business, a purchase of assets or liabilities or a new product or service. Furthermore, the burden on management and our information technology of introducing any new line of business, purchasing of assets or liabilities and/or introducing new products or services could have a significant impact on the effectiveness of our system of internal controls. Failure to successfully manage these risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We depend on the accuracy and completeness of information about customers .

In deciding whether to extend credit or enter into certain transactions, we rely on information furnished by or on behalf of customers, including financial statements, credit reports, tax returns and other financial information. We may also rely on representations from customers or other third parties, such as independent auditors, as to the accuracy and completeness of that information. Reliance on inaccurate or misleading information, financial statements, credit reports, tax returns or other financial information, including information falsely provided as a result of identity theft, could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We face strong competition for customers and may not succeed in implementing our business strategy.

Our business strategy depends on our ability to remain competitive. There is strong competition for customers from existing financial institutions. Technology and other changes allow parties to complete financial transactions through alternative methods rather than through banks. Consumers can now maintain funds that would have historically been held as bank deposits in brokerage accounts, mutual funds or general-purpose reloadable prepaid cards. Consumers can also complete transactions, such as paying bills and/or transferring funds directly without the assistance of banks. The process of eliminating banks as intermediaries, known as “disintermediation,” could result in the loss of fee income, as well as the loss of customer deposits and

the related income generated from those deposits. Technology has also lowered barriers to entry and made it possible for non-bank, financial technology companies (“FinTechs”) to offer products and services traditionally provided by banks. FinTechs continue to emerge and compete with traditional financial institutions across a wide variety of products and services. Consumers have demonstrated a growing willingness to obtain banking services from FinTechs. As a result, our ability to remain competitive is increasingly dependent upon our ability to maintain critical technological capabilities, and to identify and develop new, value-added products for existing and future customers. Our competitors also include large, publicly-traded, internet-based banks, as well as smaller internet-based banks; “brick and mortar” banks, including those that have implemented websites to facilitate online banking; and traditional banking institutions such as thrifts, finance companies, credit unions and mortgage banks. Some of these competitors have been in business for a long time and have broader name recognition and a more established customer base. Most of our competitors are larger and have greater financial and personnel resources. In order to compete profitably, we may need to reduce the rates we offer on loans and leases and investments and increase the rates we offer on deposits, which actions may adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

To remain competitive, we believe we must successfully implement our business strategy. Our success depends on, among other things:

• Having a large and increasing number of customers who use our bank for their banking needs;

• Our ability to attract, hire and retain key personnel as our business grows;

• Our ability to secure additional capital as needed;

• The relevance of our products and services to customer needs and demands and the rate at which we and our competitors introduce or modify new products and services;

• Our ability to offer products and services with fewer employees than competitors;

• The satisfaction of our customers with our customer service;

• Ease of use of our websites and smartphone applications;

• Our ability to provide a secure and stable technology platform for financial services that provides us with reliable and effective operational, financial and information systems; and

• Integration of our broker-dealer and registered investment-advisory businesses.

If we are unable to implement our business strategy, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

Our business depends on a strong brand, and failing to maintain and enhance our brand could hurt our ability to maintain or expand our customer base.

The brand identities that we have developed will significantly contribute to the success of our business. Maintaining and enhancing the “Axos” brands (including our other trade styles and trade names) is critical to expanding our customer base. We believe that the importance of brand recognition will increase due to the relatively low barriers to entry for our “brick and mortar” competitors in the internet-based banking market. Our brands could be negatively impacted by a number of factors, including data privacy and security issues, service outages, product malfunctions, and trademark infringement. If we fail to maintain and enhance our brands generally, or if we incur excessive expenses in these efforts, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

Our reputation and business could be damaged by negative publicity.

Reputational risk is inherent in our business. Negative publicity or reputational harm can result from actual or alleged conduct in a number of areas, including legal and regulatory compliance, lending practices, corporate governance, litigation, inadequate protection of customer data, illegal or unauthorized acts taken by third parties that supply products or services to us, the behavior of our employees, the customers with whom we have chosen to do business and negative publicity for other financial institutions. Negative publicity or information regarding our business and personnel, whether or not accurate or true, may be posted on social media or other Internet forums or published by news organizations. The speed and pervasiveness with which information can be disseminated through these channels, in particular social media, may magnify risks relating to negative publicity. Damage to our reputation could adversely impact our ability to attract new, and maintain existing, loan and deposit customers, employees and business relationships, and, particularly with respect to our broker-dealer and registered investment adviser businesses, could result in the imposition of new regulatory requirements, operational restrictions, enhanced supervision and/or civil money penalties. Such damage could also adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital. Any such damage to our reputation could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We could be exposed to fraud risks that affect our operations and reputation.

We face significant risks related to various types of fraud, including fraud or theft by colleagues or outsiders and unauthorized transactions, which could result in financial loss, litigation, and damage to our reputation. We rely heavily on information provided by clients and third parties in conducting our business, and misrepresentations in this information can lead to funding loans that do not meet our expectations or on unfavorable terms. We bear the risk of loss associated with such misrepresentations, and it can be challenging to recover any monetary losses suffered. We have implemented various controls and security measures, but because of their inherent limitations, internal controls may not prevent or detect misrepresentations. Further, the failure of any of these controls could result in a failure to detect or mitigate fraud risks in a timely manner.

Extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, rising sea levels, acts of war or terrorism, civil unrest, public health issues, or other adverse external events could harm our business.

The potential impacts of extreme weather conditions, natural disasters and rising sea levels, could impact our operations as well as those of our customers and third party vendors upon which we rely. Our Bank is based in San Diego, California, and approximately 35.8% of our real estate loan portfolio was secured by real estate located in California at June 30, 2025. In addition, some of our computer systems that operate our internet websites and their back-up systems are located in San Diego, California. Historically, California has been vulnerable to natural disasters. Therefore, we are susceptible to the risks of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods and mudslides, t he nature and magnitude of which cannot be predicted and may be exacerbated by global climate change . Natural disasters could harm our operations directly through interference with communications, including the interruption or loss of our websites, which would prevent us from gathering deposits, originating loans and leases and processing and controlling our flow of business, as well as through the destruction of facilities and our operational, financial and management information systems. A natural disaster or recurring power outages may also impair the value of our largest class of assets, our loan and lease portfolio, which is substantially composed of real estate loans. Losses from disasters for which borrowers are uninsured or under-insured may reduce borrowers’ ability to repay mortgage loans. Natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, civil unrest, public health issues, or other adverse external events could each negatively impact our business operations or the stability of our deposit base, cause significant property damage, adversely impact the values of collateral securing our loans and/or interrupt our borrowers’ abilities to conduct their business in a manner to support their debt obligations, which could result in losses and increased provisions for credit losses. Although we have implemented several back-up systems and protections (and maintain standard business interruption insurance), these measures may not protect us fully from the effects of a natural disaster, acts of war or terrorism, civil unrest, public health issues, or other adverse external events . The occurrence of natural disasters, particularly in California, could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations, although the greater Los Angeles area fires in early 2025 did not have material impact to the Company.

Our success depends in large part on the continuing efforts of key executives. If we are unable to retain these key personnel or attract, hire and retain others to oversee and manage our Company, our business could suffer.

Our success depends substantially on the skill and abilities of our senior management team, including our Chief Executive Officer and President, Gregory Garrabrants, and other employees that perform multiple functions that might otherwise be performed by separate individuals at larger banks. The loss of the services of any of these individuals or other key employees, whether through termination of employment, disability, or other means, could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, our ability to grow and manage our growth depends on our ability to continue to identify, attract, hire, train, retain and motivate highly skilled executive, technical, managerial, sales, marketing, customer service and professional personnel. The implementation of our business plan and our future success will depend on such qualified personnel. Competition for employees is intense in many areas of the financial services industry, and there is a risk that we will not be able to successfully attract, onboard, or retain sufficiently qualified personnel. If we fail to attract and retain the necessary personnel, or if the costs of employee compensation or benefits increase substantially, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

We are exposed to risk of environmental liability with respect to properties to which we take title.

In the course of our business, we may foreclose and take title to real estate, including commercial real estate, and could be subject to environmental liabilities with respect to those properties. We may be held liable to a governmental entity or to third parties for property damage, personal injury, investigation and clean-up costs incurred by these parties in connection with environmental contamination or may be required to investigate or clean up hazardous or toxic substances or chemical releases at a property. The costs associated with investigation or remediation activities could be substantial. In addition, if we are the owner or former owner of a contaminated site, we may be subject to common law claims by third parties based on damages and costs resulting from environmental contamination emanating from the property. If we become subject to significant environmental liabilities, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

Technology Risks

We rely on technology and information systems that may be disrupted, which would pose operational risks.

We rely on technology and information systems for, among other things, communications, processing customer transactions, recordkeeping and financial controls. We rely substantially upon third-party service providers for our core banking and securities transactions technology and to protect us from system failures or disruptions. This reliance may mean that we will not be able to resolve operational problems internally or on a timely basis, which could lead to customer dissatisfaction or long-term disruption of our operations. Due to our interconnectivity with these third parties, we may be adversely affected if any of them are subject to a cyber-attack or other privacy or information security event, including those arising due to the use of mobile technology or a third-party cloud environment. Our operations depend upon our ability to replace a third-party service provider if it experiences difficulties that interrupt operations or if an essential third-party service terminates. If these service arrangements are terminated for any reason without an immediately available substitute arrangement, our operations may be severely interrupted or delayed. If such interruption or delay were to continue for a substantial period of time, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

Privacy concerns relating to our technology could damage our reputation and deter current and potential customers from using our products and services.

We are subject to various privacy, information security and data protection laws and regulations, such as the GLBA, which among other things requires privacy disclosures and maintenance of a robust security program. These laws and regulations are rapidly evolving and growing in complexity, and could have a significant impact on our current and planned privacy, data protection and information security-related practices, our collection, use, sharing, retention and safeguarding of consumer and employee information, and some of our current or planned business activities. The costs of compliance with these laws or regulatory actions may increase our operational costs, restrict our ability to provide certain products and services, reduce income from certain business initiatives, or result in interruptions or delays in the availability of systems.

Concerns about our practices with regard to the collection, use, disclosure or security of personal information of our customers or other privacy related matters, even if unfounded, could damage our reputation and results of operations. While we strive to comply with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, as well as our own posted privacy policies, any failure or perceived failure to comply may result in proceedings or actions against us by government entities or others, or could cause us to lose customers, which could potentially have an adverse effect on our business.

Misconduct by employees and third-party vendors could also result in fraudulent, improper or unauthorized activities on behalf of clients or improper use of confidential personal information. The Company may not be able to prevent employee errors or misconduct, and the precautions the Company takes to detect this type of activity might not be effective in all cases. Employee errors or misconduct could subject the Company to civil claims for negligence or regulatory enforcement actions, including fines and restrictions on our business.

As nearly all of our products and services are smartphone and internet-based, the amount of data we store for our customers on our servers (including personal information) has been increasing and will continue to increase. Any systems failure or compromise of our security that results in the release of our customers’ data could seriously limit the adoption of our products and services, as well as harm our reputation and brand and, therefore, our business. We may need to expend significant resources to protect against security breaches. System enhancements and updates may create risks associated with implementing new systems and integrating them with existing ones. Due to the complexity and interconnectedness of information technology systems, the process of enhancing our technical layers of defense can create a risk of systems disruptions and security issues. In addition, addressing certain information security vulnerabilities, such as hardware-based vulnerabilities, may affect the performance of our information technology systems. The ability of our hardware and software providers to deliver patches and updates to mitigate vulnerabilities in a timely manner can introduce additional risks, particularly when a vulnerability is being actively exploited by threat actors.

The risk that these types of events could seriously harm our business is likely to increase as we add more customers and expand the number of smartphone and internet-based products and services we offer.

We have risks of systems failure and disruptions to operations.

The computer systems, internet connectivity and network infrastructure utilized by us and others could be vulnerable to unforeseen problems. This is true of both our internally developed systems and the systems of our third-party service providers. Our operations are dependent upon our ability to protect critical infrastructure against damage from fire, power loss, telecommunication failure, or other catastrophic events.

Any damage or failure that causes an interruption in our operations could adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

If our security measures are breached, or if our services are subject to information security incidents that degrade or deny the ability of customers to access our products and services, our products and services may be perceived as not being secure, customers may curtail or stop using our products and services, and we may incur significant legal and financial exposure.

Our products and services involve the storage and transmission of customers’ proprietary information, and security breaches could expose us to a risk of loss of this information, litigation, and potential liability. Through our cybersecurity risk management program, we employ cybersecurity measures that are designed to prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including management-level engagement and corporate governance, formalized risk management processes, advanced technical controls, incident response planning, frequent vulnerability testing, vendor management, intrusion monitoring, the maintenance of a security awareness program, and established partnerships with appropriate government and law enforcement agencies. These procedures cannot assure we will be fully protected from a cybersecurity incident. Our security measures may be breached due to the actions of organized crime, hackers, terrorists, nation-states, activists and other outside parties, employee error, failure to follow security procedures, malfeasance, or otherwise. As a result, an unauthorized party may obtain access to our data or our customers’ data. In addition, to access our products and services, our customers use personal computers, smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices that are beyond our control environment. Outside parties may attempt to fraudulently induce employees or customers to disclose sensitive information in order to gain access to our data or our customers’ data. Other types of information security incidents may include computer viruses, malicious or destructive code, denial-of-service attacks, ransomware or ransom demands to not expose security vulnerabilities in the Company’s systems or the systems of third parties. Further, the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) by cybercriminals may increase the frequency and severity of cybersecurity attacks against us or our service providers and others on whom we rely. Any such breach or unauthorized access could result in significant legal and financial exposure, damage to our reputation, and a loss of confidence in the security of our products and services that could potentially have an adverse effect on our business. Because the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems change frequently and often are not recognized until launched against a target, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures. If an actual or perceived breach of our security or the security of any our third-party vendors occurs, such as hacking or identity theft, it could cause serious negative consequences, including significant disruption of our operations, misappropriation of confidential information, or damage to computers or systems, and may result in violations of applicable privacy and other laws, financial loss and loss of confidence in our security measures. As a result, we could lose customers, suffer employee productivity losses, incur technology replacement and incident response costs, be subject to additional regulatory scrutiny, and be subject to civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We are heavily reliant on technology, and a failure in effectively implementing technology initiatives or anticipating future technology needs or demands could adversely affect our business or financial results.

We depend on technology to deliver our products and services and to conduct our business and operations. To remain technologically competitive and operationally efficient, we invest in system upgrades, new solutions, and other technology initiatives. Many of these initiatives take a significant amount of time to develop and implement, are tied to critical systems, and require substantial financial, human, and other resources. Although we take steps to mitigate the risks and uncertainties associated with these initiatives, no assurance can be provided that they will be implemented on time, within budget, or without negative financial, operational, or customer impact or that, once implemented, they will perform as we or our customers expect. We may not succeed in anticipating or keeping pace with future technology needs, the technology demands of customers, or the competitive landscape for technology. If we are not able to anticipate and keep pace with existing and future technology needs, our business, financial results, or reputation could be negatively impacted.

The development and use of AI present risks and challenges that may adversely impact our business.

The banking and financial services industry continually experiences technological changes, with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services, including recent and rapid developments in AI, including with agentic AI. Our future success will depend, in part, upon our ability to address the needs of our clients by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy client demands for convenience, as well as to assess the proper operation of AI models and capabilities to create additional efficiencies in our operations. We may not be able to effectively implement new technology-driven products and services or be successful in marketing these products and services to our clients. In addition, the implementation of technological changes and upgrades to maintain current systems and integrate new ones may also create service interruptions, transaction processing errors, and system conversion delays and may cause us to fail to comply with applicable laws. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully manage the risks associated with our increased

dependency on technology. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological change affecting the banking and financial services industry could negatively affect our revenue and profitability.

We or our third-party vendors, clients or counterparties may develop or incorporate AI technology in certain business processes, services or products. The development and use of AI presents a number of risks and challenges to our business. The legal and regulatory environment relating to AI is uncertain and rapidly evolving, both in the United States and internationally, and includes regulatory schemes targeted specifically at AI as well as provisions in intellectual property, privacy, consumer protection, employment and other laws applicable to the use of AI. These evolving laws and regulations could require changes in our implementation of AI technology and increase our compliance costs and the risk of non-compliance. AI models, particularly generative AI models, may produce output or take action that is incorrect, that results in the release of private, confidential, or proprietary information, that reflects biases included in the data on which they are trained, that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, or that is otherwise harmful. In addition, the complexity of many AI models makes it challenging to understand why they are generating particular outputs. This limited transparency increases the challenges associated with assessing the proper operation of AI models, understanding and monitoring the capabilities of the AI models, reducing erroneous output, eliminating bias and complying with regulations that require documentation or explanation of the basis on which decisions are made.

Further, we may rely on AI models developed by third parties, and would be dependent in part on the manner in which those third parties develop, train and deploy their models, including risks arising from the inclusion of any unauthorized material in the training data for their models, the effectiveness of the steps these third parties have taken to limit the risks associated with the output of their models and other matters over which we may have limited visibility. Any of these risks could expose us to liability or adverse legal or regulatory consequences and harm our reputation and the public perception of our business or the effectiveness of our security measures.

We are also exposed to risks arising from the use of AI technologies by bad actors to commit fraud and misappropriate funds and to facilitate cyberattacks. Generative AI, if used to perpetrate fraud or launch cyberattacks, could create panic at a particular financial institution or exchange, which could pose a threat to financial stability.

Risks Associated with our Common Stock

The market price of our common stock may be volatile.

Stock price volatility may make it more difficult for our stockholders to resell their common stock when desired. Our common stock price may fluctuate significantly due to a variety of factors that may include the following:

• actual or expected variations in quarterly results of operations;

• recommendations by securities analysts;

• operating and stock price performance of companies deemed comparable by investors;

• news reports relating to trends, concerns, and other issues in the financial services industry;

• perceptions in the marketplace about our Company or competitors;

• new technology used, or services offered, by competitors;

• significant acquisitions or business combinations, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or capital commitments by, or involving, our Company or competitors;

• failure to integrate acquisitions or realize expected benefits from acquisitions;

• changes in government regulations;

• geopolitical conditions, such as acts or threats of terrorism or military action; and

• the other factors described herein.

General market fluctuations; industry factors; political conditions; and general economic conditions and events, such as economic slowdowns, recessions, interest rate changes, changes in government tariff and trade policies; or credit loss trends, could cause our common stock price to decrease regardless of operating results.

Provisions in our Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws and Delaware laws might discourage, delay or prevent a change of control of our Company or changes in our management and, therefore, depress the trading price of our common stock.

Provisions of our Certification of Incorporation, by-laws and Delaware laws may discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control that stockholders may consider favorable, including transactions in which you might otherwise receive a premium for your shares of our common stock. These provisions may also prevent or frustrate attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our management. These provisions include:

• supermajority voting provisions providing that certain sections of our Certificate of Incorporation and our By-laws may not be amended or repealed by our stockholders without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 75% of the voting power, and requiring the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 75% of the voting power to remove a director or directors and only for cause;

• our classified Board of Directors, which may tend to discourage a third-party from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us since the classification of our Board of Directors generally increases the difficulty of replacing a majority of directors;

• advance notice provisions requiring stockholders seeking to nominate candidates to be elected as directors at an annual meeting or to bring business before an annual meeting to comply with the written procedure specified in our By-laws;

• the inability of stockholders to act by written consent or to call special meetings;

• the ability of our Board of Directors to make, alter or repeal our by-laws;

• the ability of our Board of Directors to designate the terms of and issue new series of preferred stock without stockholder approval; and

• the additional shares of authorized common stock and preferred stock available for issuance under our Certificate of Incorporation, which could be issued at such times, under such circumstances and with such terms and conditions as to impede a change in control.

In addition, we are subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which generally prohibits a Delaware corporation from engaging in any of a broad range of business combinations with an interested stockholder for a period of three years following the date on which the stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless such transactions are approved by our Board of Directors. The existence of the foregoing provisions and anti-takeover measures could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. They could also deter potential acquirers of our Company, thereby reducing the likelihood that you could receive a premium for your common stock in an acquisition.

General Risk Factors

Our acquisitions involve integration and other risks.

From time to time we undertake acquisitions of assets, deposits, lines of business and other companies consistent with our operating and growth strategies. Acquisitions generally involve a number of risks and challenges, including our ability to integrate the acquired operations and the associated internal controls and regulatory functions into our current operations, our ability to retain key personnel of the acquired operations, our ability to limit the outflow of acquired deposits and successfully retain and manage acquired assets, our ability to attract new customers and generate new assets in areas not previously served, and the possible assumption of risks and liabilities related to litigation or regulatory proceedings involving the acquired operations. Additionally, no assurance can be given that the operation of acquisitions would not adversely affect our existing profitability, that we would be able to achieve results in the future similar to those achieved by the acquired operations, that we would be able to compete effectively in the markets served by the acquired operations, or that we would be able to manage any growth resulting from the transaction effectively. We also face the risk that the anticipated benefits of any acquisition may not be realized fully or at all, or within the time period expected.

As a public company, we face the risk of stockholder lawsuits and other related or unrelated litigation, particularly if we experience declines in the price of our common stock.

We are subject to a variety of litigation pertaining to fiduciary and other claims and legal proceedings. Currently, there are certain legal proceedings pending against us in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of any legal proceeding is inherently uncertain, we believe any liabilities arising from pending legal matters have been adequately accounted for based on the probability of a charge. However, if actual results differ from our expectations, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. For a detailed discussion on current legal proceedings, see Item 3 - “Legal Proceedings.”

Our controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented.

We regularly review and update our internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, compliance monitoring activities and corporate governance policies and procedures. Any system of controls, however well-designed and operated, is based in part on certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurances that the objectives of the system are met. Any failure or circumvention of our controls and procedures or failure to comply with regulations related to controls and procedures could result in regulatory investigations or penalties, reduce investor confidence, or otherwise have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, reputation and financial condition. In addition, if we identify material

weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting or are required to restate our financial statements, we could be required to implement expensive and time-consuming remedial measures. We could lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports and potentially subject us to litigation. Any material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting or restatement of our financial statements could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, reputation, and financial condition.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements due to various important factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A. and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following discussion and analysis should be read together with the Consolidated Financial Statements, including the related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

OVERVIEW

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Axos Financial, Inc. (“Axos”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Axos Bank (the “Bank” or “Axos Bank”) and Axos Nevada Holding, LLC (“Axos Nevada Holding”), collectively, the “Company.” Axos, the Bank, three lending-related entities and Axos Nevada Holding comprise substantially all of the Company’s assets and liabilities and revenues and expenses. The Bank, its wholly owned subsidiaries, and the activities of three lending-related entities, constitute the Banking Business Segment. Axos Nevada Holding owns Axos Securities, LLC, which owns Axos Clearing LLC (“Axos Clearing”), a clearing broker-dealer, Axos Invest, Inc., a registered investment advisor, and Axos Invest LLC, an introducing broker-dealer. Axos Securities, LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries constitute the Securities Business Segment. Axos Bank provides consumer and business banking products through its low-cost distribution channels and affinity partners. Axos Clearing and Axos Invest LLC, provide comprehensive securities clearing services to introducing broker-dealers and registered investment advisor correspondents and digital investment advisory services to retail investors, respectively. Axos Financial, Inc.’s common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol “AX” and is a component of the Russell 2000 ® Index and the S&P SmallCap 600 ® Index, among other indices.

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

From time to time, we undertake acquisitions or similar transactions consistent with our operating and growth strategies. On August 23, 2023, the Company acquired approximately $52 million of marine floor financing loans at par value along with other assets for an additional $2 million, primarily consisting of servicing rights as well as certain employees. The transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition and such assets are included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2025.

On December 7, 2023, the Company acquired from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) two loan portfolios, comprising both purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) and non-PCD loans, with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $1.3 billion at a fair value of $901.5 million, reflecting a non-credit-related discount of $306.8 million and an allowance for credit losses on PCD loans of $70.1 million, (the “FDIC Loan Purchase”). Also included in the acquisition were certain related interest rate derivative assets and liabilities with a fair value of $109.0 million and $104.4 million, respectively, as of the date of the acquisition and whose maturities generally align with those of the loans acquired. The acquisition of the non-PCD loans and interest rate derivatives was accounted for as a purchase of financial assets and liabilities, and the Company recognized a $92.4 million gain on the transaction included in “Gain on acquisition” in the Consolidated Statement of Income.

There were no other significant acquisitions undertaken during fiscal years 2025, 2024 or 2023.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements requires us to make a number of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the Consolidated Financial Statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions based upon historical experience and various factors and circumstances. We believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions that could have a material effect on the carrying value of assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates and our results of operations for the reporting periods.

Critical accounting estimates are those that we consider most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations because they require our most difficult judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates that are inherently uncertain. We have identified critical accounting policies and estimates below. In addition, these critical accounting estimates are discussed further in Note 1 — “ Organizations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ” in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Allowance for Credit Losses . The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses for its held-for-investment loan and net investment in leases portfolio as well as lending commitments, excluding loans measured at fair value in accordance with applicable accounting standards, which represents management’s estimate of the expected lifetime credit losses on the loans and net investment in leases. The estimate of the allowance for credit losses includes both a quantitative and qualitative assessment, both of which include variables that are subject to uncertainty.

The quantitative assessment reflects modeled outputs utilizing economic scenarios and forecasts, which are subject to uncertainty, and is also based on the Company’s current and expected future economic outlook. Key economic variables considered in the quantitative assessment include factors such as the U.S. unemployment rate and interest rates, both of which impact the default rate of the loan pools. Additionally, the results of the quantitative assessment are impacted by the third-party macroeconomic forecasts across various economic scenarios. The Company periodically reviews and adjusts the weighting of scenarios based on management’s allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) framework. Adjustment of scenario weighting away from the baseline scenario to the adverse scenario should increase the allowance for credit losses on the Company’s held-for-investment loan and net investment in leases portfolio, all else remaining equal. Economic forecasts that impacted management’s assessment of scenario weightings included interest rates, inflation, changes in trade policies, and geopolitical unrest. Changes in one or more of these variables can cause a significant change in the estimate of the allowance for credit losses.

Additionally, management performs a qualitative assessment to address inherent limitations in the model and data. Qualitative criteria used in the assessment, as outlined in Note 1 — “ Organizations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ” in the Consolidated Financial Statements, can require significant judgment and is subject to uncertainty.

For further information on the allowance for credit losses, refer to Note 1 — “Organizations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and Note 5 — “Loans & Allowance for Credit Losses” in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

In addition to the results presented in accordance with GAAP, this report includes non-GAAP financial measures such as adjusted earnings, adjusted earnings per common share, and tangible book value per common share. Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies and are not audited. Readers should be aware of these limitations and should be cautious as to their reliance on such measures. We believe the non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in this release enhance investors’ understanding of our business and performance, and our management uses these measures when it internally evaluates the performance of our business and makes operating decisions. However, these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for GAAP basis financial measures.

We define “adjusted earnings,” a non-GAAP financial measure, as net income without the after-tax impact of non-recurring acquisition-related items (including amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions and certain gains and provisions resulting from the Company’s FDIC Loan Purchase), and other costs (unusual or non-recurring charges). Adjusted earnings per diluted common share (“adjusted EPS”) is calculated by dividing non-GAAP adjusted earnings by the average number of diluted common shares outstanding during the period. We believe the non-GAAP measures of adjusted earnings and

adjusted EPS provide useful information about the Company’s operating performance. We believe excluding the non-recurring acquisition-related costs, and other costs provides investors with an alternative understanding our core business.

Below is a reconciliation of net income and diluted EPS, the nearest comparable GAAP measure, to adjusted earnings and adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP):

For Fiscal Year Ended June 30,

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net income

FDIC Loan Purchase - Gain on purchase

FDIC Loan Purchase - Provision for credit losses

Acquisition-related costs

Other costs 1

Income tax effect

Adjusted earnings (Non-GAAP)

Average dilutive common shares outstanding

Diluted EPS

FDIC Loan Purchase - Gain on purchase

FDIC Loan Purchase - Provision for credit losses

Acquisition-related costs

Other costs 1

Income tax effect

Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP)

1 Other costs for the fiscal year ended 2025 primarily reflects the payment of a legal judgment at an amount less than previously accrued and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 reflects the original accrual for such legal judgment.

We define “tangible book value,” a non-GAAP financial measure, as book value adjusted for goodwill and other intangible assets. Tangible book value is calculated using common stockholders’ equity minus servicing rights, goodwill and other intangible assets. Tangible book value per common share is calculated by dividing tangible book value by the common shares outstanding at the end of the period. We believe tangible book value per common share is useful in evaluating the Company’s capital strength, financial condition, and ability to manage potential losses.

Below is a reconciliation of total stockholders’ equity, the nearest comparable GAAP measure, to tangible book value (Non-GAAP) as of the dates indicated:

At the Fiscal Years Ended June 30,

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Common stockholders’ equity

Less: servicing rights, carried at fair value

Less: goodwill and intangible assets—net

Tangible common stockholders’ equity (Non-GAAP)

Common shares outstanding at end of period

Book value per common share

Less: servicing rights, carried at fair value per common share

Less: goodwill and other intangible assets—net per common share

Tangible book value per common share (Non-GAAP)

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following selected consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with Item 7— “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes included elsewhere in this report.

At or for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30,

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Selected Balance Sheet Data:

Total assets

Loans—net of allowance for credit losses

Loans held for sale, carried at fair value

Allowance for credit losses

Trading securities

Available-for-sale securities

Securities borrowed

Customer, broker-dealer and clearing receivables

Total deposits

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank

Borrowings, subordinated debentures and other borrowings

Securities loaned

Customer, broker-dealer and clearing payables

Total stockholders’ equity

Selected Income Statement Data:

Interest and dividend income

Interest expense

Net interest income

Provision for credit losses

Net interest income, after provision for credit losses

Non-interest income

Non-interest expense

Income before income tax expense

Income taxes

Net income

Per Common Share Data:

Net income:

Basic

Diluted

Adjusted earnings per common share (Non-GAAP 1 )

Book value per common share

Tangible book value per common share (Non-GAAP 1 )

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:

Basic

Diluted

Common shares outstanding at end of period

Common shares issued at end of period

At or for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30,

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Performance Ratios and Other Data:

Growth in loans held for investment, net

Loan originations for sale

Return on average assets

Return on average common stockholders’ equity

Interest rate spread 2

Net interest margin 3

Net interest margin - Banking Business Segment only 3

Efficiency ratio 4

Efficiency ratio - Banking Business Segment only 4

Capital Ratios:

Equity to assets at end of period

Axos Financial, Inc.:

Tier 1 leverage (to adjusted average assets)

Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

Axos Bank:

Tier 1 leverage (to adjusted average assets)

Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

Axos Clearing LLC:

Net capital

Excess capital

Net capital as percentage of aggregate debit item

Net capital in excess of 5% aggregate debit item

Asset Quality Ratios:

Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding

Nonaccrual loans and leases to total loans

Non-performing assets to total assets

Allowance for credit losses - loans to total loans held for investment

Allowance for credit losses - loans to nonaccrual loans 5

1 See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

2 Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.

3 Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

4 Efficiency ratio represents non-interest expense as a percentage of the aggregate of net interest income and non-interest income.

5 The decrease in the allowance for credit losses - loans to nonaccrual loans as of June 30, 2025 is primarily attributable to the change in nonaccrual loans.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our results of operations depend on our net interest income, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Our net interest income is subject to competitive factors in online banking and other markets. Our net interest income is reduced by our current estimate of credit losses. We earn non-interest income primarily from mortgage banking activities, banking products and service activity, asset custody services, broker-dealer clearing and related services, prepayment fee income from multifamily and commercial borrowers who repay their loans before maturity and from gains on sales of other loans and available-for-sale securities. Losses on sales of available-for-sale securities reduce non-interest income. The largest component of non-interest expense is salary and benefits, which is a function of the number of personnel, which increased to 1,989 full-time employees at June 30, 2025, from 1,781 full-time employees at June 30, 2024. We are subject to federal and state income taxes, and our effective tax rates were 29.42%, 29.19% and 28.85% for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Other factors that affect our results of operations include expenses relating to data and operational processing, advertising, depreciation, occupancy, professional services, and other miscellaneous expenses.

AVERAGE BALANCES, NET INTEREST INCOME, YIELDS EARNED AND RATES PAID

The following table presents information regarding (i) average balances; (ii) the total amount of interest income from interest-earning assets and the weighted-average yields on such assets; (iii) the total amount of interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities and the weighted-average rates paid on such liabilities; (iv) net interest income; (v) interest rate spread; and (vi) net interest margin:

For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

Average

Balance 1

Interest

Income /

Expense

Average

Yields

Earned /

Rates  Paid

Average

Balance 1

Interest

Income /

Expense

Average

Yields

Earned /

Rates  Paid

Average

Balance 1

Interest

Income /

Expense

Average

Yields

Earned /

Rates  Paid

Assets:

Loans 2,3

Non-purchased loans

Purchased loans 4

Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions

Mortgage-backed and other securities

Securities borrowed and margin lending 4

Stock of the regulatory agencies

Total interest-earning assets

Non-interest-earning assets

Total assets

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:

Interest-bearing demand and savings

Time deposits

Securities loaned

Advances from the FHLB

Borrowings, subordinated notes and debentures

Total interest-bearing liabilities

Non-interest-bearing demand deposits

Other non-interest-bearing liabilities

Stockholders’ equity

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Net interest income

Interest rate spread 6

Net interest margin 7

1. Average balances are obtained from daily data.

2. Loans include loans held for sale, loan premiums and unearned fees.

3. Interest income includes reductions for amortization of loan and available-for-sale securities premiums and earnings from accretion of discounts and loan fees.

4. Purchased loans include loans, loan discounts and unearned fees related to the FDIC Loan Purchase.

5. Margin lending is the significant component of the asset titled customer, broker-dealer and clearing receivables on the audited Consolidated Balance Sheets.

6. Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.

7. Net interest margin represents annualized net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

COMPARISON OF THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND JUNE 30, 2024

Net Interest Income . The following table sets forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on our net interest income. Information is provided with respect to (i) effects on interest income and interest expense attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior rate); and (ii) effects on interest income and interest expense attributable to changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume). The change in interest due to both volume and rate has been allocated proportionally to each based on the relative changes attributable to volume and changes attributable to rate.

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 vs 2024

Increase (Decrease) Due to

(Dollars in thousands)

Volume

Rate

Total

Increase

(Decrease)

Increase (decrease) in interest income:

Loans

Non-purchased loans

Purchased loans

Interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions

Mortgage-backed and other securities

Securities borrowed and margin lending

Stock of the regulatory agencies

Total increase (decrease) in interest income

Increase (decrease) in interest expense:

Interest-bearing demand and savings

Time deposits

Securities loaned

Advances from the FHLB

Borrowings, subordinated notes and debentures

Total increase (decrease) in interest expense

Interest Income . For fiscal year 2025, interest income increased $159.9 million, or 9.7%, compared to interest income in fiscal year 2024, primarily reflecting higher interest earned on loans, mainly attributable to higher loan balances.

Interest Expense . For fiscal year 2025, interest expense decreased $6.5 million, or 0.9% compared to interest expense in fiscal year 2024, primarily attributable to lower rates on interest bearing demand and savings deposits and lower average time deposits, advances from the FHLB, and other borrowings. These decreases were partially offset by higher interest-bearing demand and savings deposit balances.

Provision for Credit Losses . For fiscal year 2025, provision for credit losses increased $23.2 million compared to the provision for credit losses in fiscal year 2024. See “Asset Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans” for discussion of our allowance for credit losses and the related provision for credit losses.

Non-interest Income . The following table sets forth information regarding our non-interest income:

For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

Inc (Dec)

Broker-dealer fee income

Advisory fee income

Banking and service fees

Mortgage banking and servicing rights income

Prepayment penalty fee income

Gain on acquisition

Total non-interest income

For fiscal year 2025, non-interest income decreased $91.6 million, or 41.1% compared to non-interest income in fiscal year 2024. The decrease was primarily the result of the absence of the gain on the FDIC Loan Purchase as compared to fiscal year 2024, as well as a decrease in broker-dealer fee income on lower rates earned on cash sorting balances. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in mortgage banking and servicing rights income, reflecting net gains on loan sales in fiscal year 2025, and higher banking and service fees.

Non-interest Expense . The following table sets forth information regarding our non-interest expense for the periods shown:

For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

Inc (Dec)

Salaries and related costs

Data and operational processing

Depreciation and amortization

Advertising and promotional

Professional services

Occupancy and equipment

FDIC and regulatory fees

Broker-dealer clearing charges

General and administrative expense

Total non-interest expense

For fiscal year 2025, non-interest expense increased $73.6 million, or 14.3%, compared to fiscal year 2024, primarily due to increases of:

• $47.1 million in salaries and related costs primarily due to increased headcount and salaries to support continued growth in the business;

• $11.1 million in data and operational processing expense to support the Company’s growth and continued investments in technology; and

• $7.0 million in FDIC and regulatory fees primarily due to higher FDIC assessments, reflecting growth in deposits as well as special assessments in response to failures of other financial institutions.

Income Tax Expense . For fiscal year 2025, income tax expense decreased $5.0 million, or 2.7% compared to income tax expense in fiscal year 2024. The fiscal year 2025 effective tax rate of 29.42%, increased by 0.23% compared to fiscal year 2024. The Company received federal and state tax credits for both fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. These tax credits decreased the effective tax rate by approximately 0.43% and 0.58%, respectively. Additionally, in June 2025, the State of California adopted its fiscal year 2026 budget, which, among other things, changed the way financial institutions’ multi-state income is apportioned to the State of California. The change required the Company to remeasure its California deferred tax asset and resulted in revaluation of $5.5 million recognized in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The Company estimates the effective tax rate for fiscal years under this tax law will be reduced by approximately 3% compared to the effective tax rate prior to the change in the State of California tax law.

SEGMENT RESULTS

The Company determines reportable segments based on the services offered, the significance of the services offered, the significance of those services to the Company’s financial condition and operating results and management’s regular review of the operating results of those services. The Company operates through two operating segments: the Banking Business Segment and the Securities Business Segment. In order to reconcile the two segments to the consolidated totals, the Company includes parent-only activities and intercompany eliminations. Inter-segment transactions are eliminated in consolidation and primarily include non-interest income earned by the Securities Business Segment and non-interest expense incurred by the Banking Business Segment for cash sorting fees related to deposits sourced from Securities Business Segment customers.

The following tables present the operating results of the segments:

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025

(Dollars in thousands)

Banking Business Segment

Securities Business Segment

Corporate/Eliminations

Axos Consolidated

Net interest income

Provision for credit losses

Non-interest income

Non-interest expense

Income (loss) before taxes

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024

(Dollars in thousands)

Banking Business Segment

Securities Business Segment

Corporate/Eliminations

Axos Consolidated

Net interest income

Provision for credit losses

Non-interest income

Non-interest expense

Income (loss) before taxes

Banking Business Segment

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, Banking Business Segment had pre-tax income of $631.3 million compared to pre-tax income of $638.7 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in pre-tax income was primarily related to the absence of the gain on the FDIC Loan Purchase as compared to fiscal year 2024 and a higher provision for credit losses, partially offset by higher net interest income.

For the fiscal year 2025, the Banking Business Segment’s net interest income increased $163.3 million, or 17.2%, compared to net interest income in fiscal year 2024. The increase in net interest income is reflective of higher interest earned on loans, mainly attributable to higher loan balances, as well as lower rates on demand and savings deposits and lower average time deposits and advances from the FHLB. These decreases were partially offset by higher interest-bearing demand and savings deposit balances.

For the fiscal year 2025, the Banking Business Segment’s non-interest income decreased $92.6 million, or 66.6%, compared to non-interest income in fiscal year 2024. The decrease in non-interest income was primarily the result of the absence of the gain on the FDIC Loan Purchase as compared to fiscal year 2024.

For the fiscal year 2025, the Banking Business Segment’s non-interest expense increased $54.9 million, or 13.1%, compared to non-interest expense in fiscal 2024. The increase in non-interest expense was primarily driven by higher salaries and related costs.

We consider the ratios shown in the table below to be key indicators of the performance of our Banking Business Segment:

Fiscal Year Ended

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2024

Efficiency ratio

Return on average assets

Interest rate spread

Net interest margin

Our Banking Business Segment’s net interest margin exceeds our consolidated net interest margin. Our consolidated net interest margin includes certain items that are not reflected in the calculation of our net interest margin within our Banking Business Segment and reduce our consolidated net interest margin, such as the borrowing costs at the Company and the yields and costs associated with certain items within interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities in our Securities Business Segment, including those related to securities financing operations.

Securities Business Segment

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, our Securities Business Segment had income before taxes of $32.9 million compared to income before taxes of $40.1 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

For the fiscal year 2025, the Securities Business Segment’s net interest income increased $2.2 million, or 8.5%, compared to fiscal year 2024, resulting from higher net interest income earned in securities lending activities and lower interest expense on borrowings. In the Securities Business Segment, interest is earned through margin loan balances, securities borrowed and cash deposit balances. Interest expense is incurred from cash borrowed through bank lines and securities lending.

For the fiscal year 2025, the Securities Business Segment’s non-interest income decreased $9.9 million, or 7.7%, compared to fiscal year 2024, primarily attributable to lower broker-dealer fee income on lower rates earned on cash sorting balances.

For the fiscal year 2025, the Securities Business Segment’s non-interest expense decreased $0.5 million, or 0.4%, compared to non-interest expense in fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, primarily related to lower broker-dealer clearing charges.

Selected information concerning Axos Clearing follows as of each date indicated:

June 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

FDIC insured program balances at banks

Margin balances

Cash reserves for the benefit of customers

Securities lending:

Interest-earning assets – stock borrowed

Interest-bearing liabilities – stock loaned

COMPARISON OF THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND JUNE 30, 2023

For a comparison of our fiscal year 2024 results compared to fiscal year 2023 results, see Part II, Item 7, “Comparison of the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 filed with the SEC.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Our total assets increased $1.9 billion, or 8.4%, to $24.8 billion, as of June 30, 2025, up from $22.9 billion at June 30, 2024. The increase in total assets primarily reflects growth in total loans of $1.8 billion on a net basis, driven by increases in the commercial & industrial - non-RE and commercial real estate portfolios. Total liabilities increased by $1.5 billion or 7.5%, to $22.1 billion at June 30, 2025, up from $20.6 billion at June 30, 2024. The increase in total liabilities primarily reflects growth in deposits of $1.5 billion. Stockholders’ equity increased by $390.1 million, or 17.0%, to $2.7 billion at June 30, 2025, up from $2.3 billion at June 30, 2024. The increase in stockholders’ equity primarily reflects net income of $432.9 million, partially offset by repurchases of $58.5 million of common stock.

Loan Portfolio Composition . The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio:

At June 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

Amount

Percent

Amount

Percent

Amount

Percent

Single Family - Mortgage & Warehouse

Multifamily and Commercial Mortgage

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial & Industrial - Non-RE

Auto & Consumer

Total loans held for investment

Allowance for credit losses

Unamortized premiums/discounts, net of deferred loan fees

Net loans held for investment

The following table sets forth the amount of loans maturing in our total loans held for investment based on the contractual terms to maturity:

Term to Contractual Maturity as of June 30, 2025

(Dollars in thousands)

Less Than Three Months

Over Three Months Through One Year

Over One Year Through Five Years

Over 5 Years Through 15 Years

Over 15 Years

Total

Single Family - Mortgage & Warehouse

Multifamily and Commercial Mortgage

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial & Industrial - Non-RE

Auto & Consumer

Total

The following table sets forth the amount of our loans at June 30, 2025 that are due after one year and indicates whether they have fixed or floating/adjustable interest rates:

(Dollars in thousands)

Fixed

Floating/

Adjustable 1

Total

Single Family - Mortgage & Warehouse

Multifamily and Commercial Mortgage

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial & Industrial - Non-RE

Auto & Consumer

Total

1 Included in this category are hybrid mortgages (e.g., 5/1 adjustable rate mortgages) that carry a fixed rate for an introductory term before transitioning to an adjustable rate.

The majority of our real estate loans are secured by properties located in California and New York. The following table shows the largest states and regions ranked by location of these properties:

At June 30, 2025

Percentage of Loan Principal Secured by Real Estate Located in State or Region

State or Region

Total Real Estate Loans

Single Family Mortgage

Multifamily real estate secured

Commercial

Real Estate

California—south 1

California—north 2

New York

Florida

Texas

New Jersey

Nevada

Georgia

Arizona

South Carolina

All other states

Total

1 Consists of loans secured by real property in California with ZIP Code ranges from 90001 to 92999.

2 Consists of loans secured by real property in California with ZIP Code ranges from 93000 to 96161.

The ratio of the loan amount to the value of the property securing the loan is called the loan-to-value ratio (“LTV”). The following table shows the LTVs of our loan portfolio on weighted-average and median bases at June 30, 2025. The LTVs were calculated by dividing (a) the current outstanding loan principal balance of both the first and second liens of the borrower by (b) the appraisal value at the time of origination of the property securing the loan.

Total Real Estate Loans

Single Family - Mortgage & Warehouse

Multifamily and Commercial Mortgage

Commercial

Real Estate

Weighted-Average LTV

Median LTV

Asset Quality. Loans reaching 90 days past due are generally placed on nonaccrual status. Loans not yet reaching 90 days past due may be placed on non-accrual status based on management’s assessment of the aging of contractual principal amounts due, among other factors. For an aging analysis of the Company’s loans held for investment as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, see Note 5—“ Loans & Allowance for Credit Losses ” in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Non-performing assets include nonaccrual loans plus other real estate owned and repossessed vehicles.

Non-performing assets consisted of the following:

At June 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

Non-performing assets:

Nonaccrual loans:

Single Family - Mortgage & Warehouse

Multifamily and Commercial Mortgage

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial & Industrial - Non-RE

Auto & Consumer

Total nonaccrual loans

Foreclosed real estate

Repossessed - Autos

Total non-performing assets

Total nonaccrual loans as a percentage of total loans

Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets

Our non-performing assets increased to $175.4 million at June 30, 2025 from $115.8 million at June 30, 2024. The increase in non-performing assets during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 was primarily the result of an increase in non-accrual loans of $57.0 million, specifically commercial & industrial - Non-RE, and an increase in other real estate owned and repossessed vehicles of $2.6 million. Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets increased to 0.71% at June 30, 2025 from 0.51% at June 30, 2024.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans . The following table sets forth the changes in our allowance for credit losses, by portfolio class for the dates indicated:

(Dollars in thousands)

Single Family - Mortgage & Warehouse

Multifamily and Commercial Mortgage

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial & Industrial - Non-RE

Auto & Consumer

Total

Total  Allowance

as a % of Total

Loans

Balance at June 30, 2022

Provision for credit losses

Charge-offs

Recoveries

Balance at June 30, 2023

Allowance for credit losses at acquisition of PCD loans

Provision for credit losses

Charge-offs

Recoveries

Balance at June 30, 2024

Provision for credit losses

Charge-offs

Recoveries

Balance at June 30, 2025

Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025

Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024

Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023

The Company’s allowance for credit losses increased $29.5 million or 11.3% at June 30, 2025 from June 30, 2024. As a percentage of the outstanding loan balance, the Company’s allowance was 1.36% and 1.34% at June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Provisions for credit losses were $55.1 million and $32.8 million for fiscal year 2025 and 2024, respectively. For a discussion of the changes in the allowance for credit losses in fiscal year 2025, see Note 5 — “Loans & Allowance for Credit Losses” in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

For fiscal year 2025, net charge-offs were $25.6 million and increased $16.6 million compared to net charge-offs for fiscal year 2024, primarily due to net charge-offs in the commercial & industrial - non-RE and multifamily and commercial mortgage portfolios.

For fiscal year 2024, net charge-offs were $9.0 million and increased $2.3 million compared to net charge-offs for fiscal year 2023, primarily due to net charge-offs in the auto and consumer portfolio.

Available-for-Sale Securities. The following table presents the fair value of the available-for-sale securities portfolio:

(Dollars in thousands)

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2024

June 30, 2023

The following table sets forth the expected maturity distribution of our mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and the contractual maturity distribution of our non-MBS securities and the weighted-average yield for each range of maturities:

At June 30, 2025

Total Amount

Due Within One Year

Due After One but within Five Years

Due After Five but within Ten Years

Due After Ten Years

(Dollars in thousands)

Amount

Yield 1

Amount

Yield 1

Amount

Yield 1

Amount

Yield 1

Amount

Yield 1

Available-for-sale

MBS:

Agency 2

Non-Agency 3

Total MBS

Municipal

Available-for-sale—Amortized Cost

Available-for-sale—Fair Value

1 Weighted-average yield is based on amortized cost of the securities. Residential mortgage-backed security yields and maturities include impact of expected prepayments and other timing factors such as interest rate forward curve.

2 Includes securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae, a U.S. government agency, and the government sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

3 Private sponsors of securities collateralized primarily by pools of 1-4 family residential, Alt-A or pay-option ARM mortgages and commercial mortgages.

Deposits. The number of deposit accounts at the end of each of the last three fiscal years is set forth below:

At June 30,

Non-interest-bearing

Interest-bearing checking and savings accounts

Time deposits

Total number of deposit accounts

For fiscal year 2025, the number of interest-bearing checking and savings accounts grew primarily due to a higher number of consumer deposit accounts.

The following table sets forth the composition of the deposit portfolio:

At June 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

Amount

Amount

Amount

Non-interest-bearing

Interest-bearing demand and savings

Time deposits

Total interest-bearing

Total deposits 1

1 Total deposits includes brokered deposits of $1,801.1 million and $1,611.6 million as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which include brokered time deposits of $700.0 million and $400.0 million as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The following table sets forth the average balance, the interest expense and the average rate paid by type of deposit:

For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,

(Dollars in thousands)

Average Balance

Interest Expense

Avg. Rate Paid

Average Balance

Interest Expense

Avg. Rate Paid

Average Balance

Interest Expense

Avg. Rate Paid

Non-interest-bearing

Interest-bearing:

Demand

Savings

Time deposits

Total interest-bearing deposits

Total deposits

Total deposits that exceeded the FDIC insurance limit or were not collateralized at June 30, 2025 and 2024 , were $2.6 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively. The maturities of non-collateralized time deposits that exceeded the FDIC insurance limit were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

June 30, 2025

3 months or less

3 months to 6 months

6 months to 12 months

Over 12 months

Total

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity . Our primary sources of liquidity include deposits, borrowings, payments and maturities of outstanding loans, sales of loans, maturities or sales of available-for-sale securities and other short-term investments. While scheduled loan payments and maturing available-for-sale securities and short-term investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. We generally invest excess funds in overnight deposits and other short-term interest-earning assets. We use cash generated through retail deposits, our largest funding source, to offset the cash utilized in lending and investing activities. Our short-term interest-earning available-for-sale securities are used to provide liquidity for lending and other operational requirements.

Axos Bank can borrow up to 35% of its total assets from the FHLB. Borrowings are collateralized by pledging certain mortgage loans and available-for-sale securities to the FHLB. Based on loans and securities pledged at June 30, 2025, we had $2,799.2 million available immediately and an additional $4,925.6 million available with additional collateral and the Company had $4,284.7 million of loans and $127 thousand of securities pledged to the FHLB. At June 30, 2025, we had $250.0 million in unsecured federal funds lines of credit with five major banks under which there were no borrowings outstanding.

The Bank has the ability to borrow short-term from the FRBSF Discount Window. At June 30, 2025, the Bank did not have any borrowings outstanding and the amount available from this source was $7,046.5 million. Borrowings are collateralized by pledging commercial loans and consumer loans. At June 30, 2025, the Bank had $8,227.7 million of loans pledged to the FRBSF.

Any future borrowings will depend on the growth of our lending operations and our exposure to interest rate risk, among other factors. We expect to continue to use deposits and advances from the FHLB as the primary sources of funding our future asset growth.

Axos Clearing has a $150.0 million third-party secured line of credit available for borrowing. As of June 30, 2025, there was no amount outstanding. These credit facilities bear interest at rates based on the Federal Funds rate and borrowings are due upon demand.

Axos Clearing has a $110.0 million unsecured line of credit available for limited purpose borrowing. As of June 30, 2025, there was no amount outstanding. This credit facility bears interest at rates based on the Federal Funds rate and borrowings are due upon demand. The unsecured line of credit requires Axos Clearing to operate in accordance with specific covenants with respect to capital and debt ratios. Axos Clearing was in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2025.

In December 2004, we completed a transaction that resulted in the issuance of $5.2 million of junior subordinated debentures for our Company with a stated maturity date of February 23, 2035. We have the right to redeem the debentures in whole (but not in part) on or after specific dates, at a redemption price specified in the indenture plus any accrued but unpaid interest through the redemption date. Interest accrues at the rate of three-month term SOFR plus a 2.41% margin and a 0.26% spread adjustment, for a rate of 6.99% as of June 30, 2025, with interest paid quarterly.

In January 2019, we issued subordinated loans totaling $7.5 million to the principal stockholders of Cor Securities Holdings, Inc. (“COR Securities”) in an equal principal amount, with a maturity of 15 months and a 6.25% interest rate, to serve as the source of payment of indemnification obligations of the principal stakeholders of COR Securities under the applicable merger agreement. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, $0.1 million of subordinated loans were repaid. As of June 30, 2025, an indemnification claim against the $7.4 million remains pending.

In September 2020, the Company completed the sale of $175 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.875% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due October 1, 2030 (the “2030 Notes”). The 2030 Notes mature on October 1, 2030 and accrue interest at a fixed rate per annum equal to 4.875%, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing on April 1, 2021. From and including October 1, 2025, to, but excluding October 1, 2030 or the date of early redemption, the 2030 Notes will bear interest at a floating rate per annum equal to the three-month term SOFR plus a spread of 476 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing on January 2026. The 2030 Notes may be redeemed on or after October 1, 2025, which date may be extended at the Company’s discretion, at a redemption price equal to principal plus accrued and unpaid interest, subject to certain conditions. On September 27, 2024, the Company paid $9.2 million to repurchase $9.5 million par value of its 4.875% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due October 1, 2030 resulting in a pre-tax non-cash gain on extinguishment of $0.2 million, after accounting for unamortized issuance costs and accrued interest. The non-cash gain is recorded in “General and administrative expense” in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.

In February 2022, the Company completed the sale of $150 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes (the “2032 Notes”). The 2032 Notes are obligations only of Axos Financial, Inc. The 2032 Notes mature on March 1, 2032 and accrue interest at a fixed rate per annum equal to 4.00%, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, commencing on September 1, 2022. From and including March 1, 2027, to, but excluding March 1, 2032 or the date of early redemption, the 2032 Notes will bear interest at a floating rate per annum equal to three-month term SOFR plus a spread of 227 basis points, payable quarterly in arrears on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on June 1, 2027. The 2032 Notes may be redeemed on or after March 1, 2027, which date may be extended at the Company’s discretion, at a redemption price equal to principal plus accrued and unpaid interest, subject to certain conditions. Fees and costs incurred in connection with the debt offering amortize to interest expense over the term of the 2032 Notes. On July 15, 2024, the Company paid $2.6 million to repurchase $3.0 million par value of its 4.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due March 1, 2032 resulting in a pre-tax non-cash gain on extinguishment of $0.4 million, after accounting for unamortized issuance costs and accrued interest. On June 5, 2025, the Company paid $1.4 million to repurchase $1.5 million par value of its 2032 Notes resulting in a pre-tax non-cash gain on extinguishment of $0.1 million, after accounting for unamortized issuance costs and accrued interest. The non-cash gain is recorded in “General and administrative expense” in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.

In February 2024, the Company filed a new shelf registration with the SEC which allows us to issue up to $500.0 million through the sale of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, subscription rights and units. On January 28, 2025, the Company entered into an equity distribution agreement pursuant to which the Company may issue and sell through distribution agents from time to time shares of the Company’s common stock in at-the-market offerings with an aggregate offering price of up to $150,000,000. The Company will issue the stock pursuant to the registration statement filed in February 2024 and a prospectus supplement filed with the SEC on January 28, 2025. No shares of the Company’s common stock have been issued pursuant to this offering.

We view our liquidity sources to be stable and adequate for our anticipated needs and contingencies for both the short and long-term. Due to the diversified sources of our deposits, while maintaining approximately 90% of our total Bank deposits in insured or collateralized accounts as of June 30, 2025, we believe we have the ability to increase our level of deposits, and have available other potential sources of funding, to address our liquidity needs for the foreseeable future.

For additional information on certain contractual and other obligations, see Note 9— “Other Assets,” Note 11 — “Deposits,” Note 12— “Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank,” Note 13— “Borrowings, Subordinated Debt and Debentures” and Note 18— “Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Activities” in the Consolidated Financial Statements. See Item 3. “Legal Proceedings” for further information on pending litigation.

The Company and Bank Capital Requirements . Our Company and Bank are subject to regulatory capital adequacy requirements promulgated by federal bank regulatory agencies. Failure by our Company or Bank to meet minimum capital requirements could result in certain mandatory and discretionary actions by regulators that could have a material adverse effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. The Federal Reserve establishes capital requirements for our Company and the OCC has similar requirements for our Bank. The following tables present regulatory capital information for our Company and Bank. Information presented for June 30, 2025, reflects the Basel III capital requirements for both our Company and Bank. Under these capital requirements and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, our Company and Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our Company and Bank’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Our Company’s and Bank’s capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation require our Company and Bank to maintain certain minimum capital amounts and ratios. Federal bank regulators require our Company and Bank maintain minimum ratios of core capital to adjusted average assets of 4.0%, common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 4.5%, tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of 6.0% and total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets of 8.0%. To be “well capitalized,” our Company and Bank must maintain minimum leverage, common equity tier 1 risk-based, tier 1 risk-based and total risk-based capital ratios of at least 5.0%, 6.5%, 8.0% and 10.0%, respectively. Additionally, the Bank is required to maintain a tangible capital ratio equal to at least 1.5% of total average adjusted assets. At June 30, 2025, our Company and Bank met all the capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject to and were “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. Management believes that no conditions or events have occurred since June 30, 2025 that would materially adversely change the Company’s and Bank’s capital classifications. From time to time, we may need to raise additional capital to support our Company’s and Bank’s further growth and to maintain their “well capitalized” status.

The Company and Bank both elected the five-year CECL transition guidance for calculating regulatory capital and ratios. The amounts in the following table reflect this election. This guidance allowed an entity to add back to regulatory capital 100% of the impact of the day one CECL transition adjustment and 25% of the subsequent increases to the allowance for credit losses through June 30, 2022. In fiscal year 2025, this cumulative amount was phased out of regulatory capital at 75% and the cumulative amount will be 100% phased out of regulatory capital beginning in fiscal year 2026.

The Company’s and Bank’s capital ratios and requirements were as follows:

Minimum Capital Requirement

Minimum Capital Requirement with Capital Buffer

Minimum to Be Well

Capitalized

June 30,

Regulatory Capital Ratios (Company):

Tier 1 leverage ratio

Common equity tier 1 capital ratio

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

Total risk-based capital ratio

Regulatory Capital Ratios (Bank):

Tier 1 leverage ratio

Common equity tier 1 capital ratio

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

Total risk-based capital ratio

Axos Clearing Capital Requirements. Pursuant to the net capital requirements of the Exchange Act, Axos Clearing, is subject to the SEC Uniform Net Capital (Rule 15c3-1 of the Exchange Act). Under this rule, the Company has elected to operate under the alternate method and is required to maintain minimum net capital of $250,000 or 2% of aggregate debit balances arising from client transactions, as defined. Under the alternate method, the Company may not repay subordinated debt, pay cash distributions, or make any unsecured advances or loans to its parent or employees if such payment would result in net capital of less than 5% of aggregate debit balances or less than 120% of its minimum dollar requirement.

The net capital position of Axos Clearing was as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2024

Net capital

Excess capital

Net capital as a percentage of aggregate debit items

Net capital in excess of 5% aggregate debit items

Axos Clearing, as a clearing broker, is subject to SEC Customer Protection Rule (Rule 15c3-3 of the Exchange Act) which requires segregation of funds in a special reserve account for the exclusive benefit of customers (“Customer Reserve Bank Account”) and proprietary accounts of brokers (“PAB Reserve Account”). As of June 30, 2025, Axos Clearing was in compliance with its Customer Reserve Bank Account and PAB Reserve Account deposit requirements.