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July 27, 2020

ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTBI) ("Company"), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank ("Bank"), today announced preliminary net income for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2020, approval of its quarterly cash dividend, and its updated response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2020 compared to the corresponding quarter in the previous year:

-- net income was $3.6 million, compared to $8.0 million; -- diluted earnings per share ("EPS") was $0.22, compared to $0.44; -- return on assets ("ROA") was 0.39%, compared to 0.92%; -- return on equity ("ROE") was 3.54%, compared to 7.87%; -- provision for loan losses was $2.7 million, compared to $200,000; -- noninterest income increased $377,000, or 5.5% to $7.2 million from $6.8 million; -- organic net loan growth, which excludes one-to-four family loans transferred to held for sale, U.S. Small Business Administrations (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, and purchases of home equity lines of credit, was $35.3 million, or 5.5% annualized compared to $56.0 million, or 8.9% annualized; and -- quarterly cash dividends continued at $0.07 per share totaling $1.1 million.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 compared to the previous year:

-- net income was $22.8 million, compared to $27.1 million; -- EPS was $1.30, compared to $1.46; -- ROA was 0.63%, compared to 0.80%; -- ROE was 5.54%, compared to 6.62%; -- provision for loan losses was $8.5 million, compared to $5.7 million; -- noninterest income increased $7.4 million, or 32.2% to $30.3 million from $22.9 million; -- organic net loan growth was $183.3 million, or 7.1% compared to $228.6 million, or 9.7%; and -- total deposits increased $458.5 million, or 19.7% to $2.8 billion from $2.3 billion.

Earnings during the three months and year ended June 30, 2020 were negatively impacted by a significant increase in the provision for loan losses based on the Company's assessment of COVID-19 on various macroeconomic factors. In addition, the decrease in interest rates over the past year has negatively affected the Company's net interest margin.

The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per common share payable on September 3, 2020 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 20, 2020.

Fiscal 2020 has certainly been one for the record books in two significant ways, said Dana Stonestreet, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. In the first half of fiscal 2020 we achieved record results in earnings per share, annualized return on assets and return on equity along with annualized loan and deposit growth of 9% and 20%, respectively. Our team members execution of our strategy to transform HomeTrust from a historic rural thrift to a top quartile performing community commercial bank was setting new milestones. We entered the second half of the year with tremendous momentum and in February successfully completed the conversion and upgrade of our core technology systems after two years of arduous preparation.

Then just two weeks later, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and we quickly pivoted around employee safety and customer needs. We set new records in change management as more than 375 employees or 70% of our workforce were set up with safe and effective technology to work from home. Our courageous team members continued taking good care of our customers by keeping drive-thrus open at all branch locations and lobbies open by appointment while implementing continuously changing safety protocols. In addition, they began making personal phone calls to customers to check in on them and their banking needs. Over 40,000 conversations resulted in many customers getting the debit cards and mobile banking services they needed while others greatly appreciated a caring conversation during their quarantine time. Our lending and credit teams were proactive in communicating with customers and providing payment deferrals, originating PPP loans and providing consultations and discussions on dealing with the impacts of the pandemic.

We are so proud of the entire HomeTrust team for their dedication and personal sacrifices to find every way possible to serve and care for our customers and to support each other. Our people are truly the key to making HomeTrust always - Ready For What's Next!

We enter fiscal 2021 with energy, enthusiasm and confidence that we will manage well through the impacts of the pandemic and continue maturing all of our new lines of business to achieve financial results that create shareholder value.

Response to COVID-19

Loan Programs. In response to the current global situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company continues to offer a variety of relief options designed to support our customers and communities, including participating in the SBA's PPP loans. As of June 30, 2020, we had originated $80.7 million of PPP loans for 285 customers. Net origination fees on these loans were approximately $2.1 million which will be deferred and amortized into interest income over the life of the loans. Due to demand exceeding our capacity, we partnered with a third party to process and fund an additional $30.4 million of PPP loans for almost 900 customers. We are also continuing to work with our clients to assist them with accessing other borrowing options, including the Main Street Lending Program and other government sponsored lending programs, as appropriate.

Loan Modifications. The Company is closely monitoring the effects of COVID-19 on our loan portfolio and will continue to monitor all the associated risks to minimize any potential losses. HomeTrust Bank is offering payment and financial relief programs for borrowers impacted by COVID-19. These programs include loan payment deferrals for up to 90 days, waived late fees, and suspension of foreclosure proceedings and repossessions. We have received numerous requests from borrowers for some type of payment relief. As of July 22, 2020, we have processed and approved payment deferrals on loans totaling $585.0 million, or 21.1% of total loans. The breakout by loan type is as follows:

Payment Deferrals by Loan Types as of July 22, 2020 Percent(dollars in thousands) of Percent Total Total of 1^st 2^nd Current Loan Out of Total Deferral^ Deferral^ Deferrals Portfolio Deferral^ Total Loan (1) (2) (3) Deferrals Portfolio

Commercialreal estate,constructionanddevelopment, $ 392,714 $ 82,147 $ 474,861 17.1 % $ ? $ 474,861 17.1 %andcommercialandindustrialEquipment 20,428 1,488 21,916 0.8 21,925 43,841 1.6 financeOne-to-four 19,401 8,871 28,272 1.0 25,015 53,287 1.9 familyOtherconsumer 1,072 933 2,005 0.1 11,007 13,012 0.5 loansTotal $ 433,615 $ 93,439 $ 527,054 19.0 % $ 57,947 $ 585,001 21.1 %

(1) Loans that have requested an initial payment deferral.(2) Loans that have requested a second deferral after the original deferral period ended.(3) Loans that have exited their deferral period.

In addition, the Companys management has evaluated its loan portfolio and identified the following loan categories as potentially the most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic:

Payment Deferrals In Higher Risk Loan Sub-Categories as of June 30, 2020(dollars in thousands) Percent of Percent of Total Total Total Dollars in Loan Deferrals Balance Deferral Portfolio

Lodging $ 108,171 $ 118,729 91.1 % 3.9 %Restaurants 28,044 45,560 61.6 1.0 Shopping centers 53,337 89,285 59.7 1.9 Other retail businesses 36,101 150,229 24.0 1.3 Equipment finance 43,841 229,239 19.1 1.6 Total $ 269,494 $ 633,042 42.6 % 9.7 %

The Company does not have any exposure to oil/gas or credit cards at June 30, 2020.

We believe the steps we are taking are necessary to effectively manage our portfolio and assist our customers through the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the duration, impact and government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, we will continue to work with our customers to determine the best option for repayment of accrued interest on the deferred payments.

Allowance for Loan Losses. The Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $2.7 million and $8.5 million for the three months and year ended June 30, 2020, respectively, compared to a $200,000 and $5.7 million provision in the corresponding periods in fiscal 2019. Approximately $4.3 million of the provision for the current year reflects probable credit losses related to COVID-19 based upon the conditions that existed as of June 30, 2020, including consideration for the recent downturn in certain leading economic indicators, such as the weaker stock market, lower manufacturing activity and retail sales, consumer confidence, and increases in unemployment with the remaining provision being driven by increased charge-offs and impairments in our commercial and equipment finance portfolios. The provision during the previous year was primarily related to one commercial customer relationship.

Branch Operations and Support Personnel. We have taken various steps to ensure the safety of our customers and our team members by continuing to limit branch activities to appointment only and use of our drive-up facilities, and by encouraging the use of our digital and electronic banking channels, all the while adjusting for evolving State and Federal guidelines. Many of our employees are continuing to work remotely or have flexible work schedules, and we have established protective measures within our offices to help ensure the safety of those employees who must work on-site.

Capital. At June 30, 2020, the Companys tangible equity to total tangible assets ratio was 10.33% and HomeTrust Banks capital was well in excess of all regulatory requirements. Our strong capital level positions us well in the face of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Income Statement Review

Net interest income decreased to $24.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, compared to $26.9 million for the comparative quarter in fiscal 2019. The $2.2 million, or 8.2% decrease was due to a $4.7 million decrease in interest and dividend income primarily driven by lower rates on loans and commercial paper as a result of lower federal funds and other market interest rates, which was partially offset by a $2.5 million decrease in interest expense. Average interest-earning assets increased $198.4 million, or 6.2% to $3.4 billion for the quarter ended June30, 2020. The average balance of total loans receivable increased by $82.0 million, or 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year due to organic loan growth and PPP loan originations partially offset by the sale of $154.9 million of one-to-four family loans in December 2019. The average balance of commercial paper and deposits in other banks increased $120.8 million, or 36.4% between the periods driven by increases in commercial paper investments as a result of the Company's increased liquidity. Our investments in commercial paper have short-term maturities and limited exposure of $15.0 million or less per each highly-rated company. These increases were partially funded by a cumulative $128.3 million, or 4.3% increase in average interest-bearing liabilities and noninterest-bearing deposits and a $11.6 million, or 22.3% decrease in other interest-earning assets as compared to the same quarter last year. Net interest margin (on a fully taxable-equivalent basis) for the three months ended June 30, 2020 decreased to 2.92% from 3.37% for the same period a year ago due to lower market interest rates.

Total interest and dividend income decreased $4.7 million, or 13.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period last year, which was primarily driven by a $3.9 million, or 12.1% decrease in loan interest income, a $432,000, or 19.9% decrease in interest income from commercial paper and deposits in other banks, and a $386,000, or 41.7% decrease in interest income on other interest-earning assets. The lower interest income from loans and commercial paper and deposits in other banks was primarily driven by the decrease in yields caused by the significant reduction in current market rates. Average loan yields decreased 69 basis points to 4.06% for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 from 4.75% in the corresponding quarter last year. For the quarters ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, average loan yields included five and six basis points, respectively, from the accretion of purchase discounts on acquired loans. The incremental accretion and the impact to the yield on loans may change during any period based on the volume of prepayments, but it is expected to decrease over time as the balance of the purchase discount for acquired loans decreases. The total purchase discount for acquired loans was $5.1 million at June 30, 2020, compared to $6.7 million at June 30, 2019.

Total interest expense decreased $2.5 million, or 28.5% for the quarter ended June30, 2020 compared to the same period last year. The decrease was driven by a $2.2 million, or 57.0% decrease in interest expense on borrowings and, to a lesser extent, a $304,000, or 6.1% decrease in interest expense on deposits. Average borrowings for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 decreased $189.8 million, or 27.1% along with a 92 basis point decrease in the average cost of borrowings compared to the same period last year. The decrease in average borrowings was offset by the $318.1 million, or 13.8% increase in average deposits (interest and noninterest bearing) due to successful deposit gathering campaigns and funds from PPP loans and other government stimulus. The decrease in the average cost of borrowing was driven by the lower federal funds rate during the current quarter compared to the prior year. The overall average cost of funds decreased 37 basis points to 0.95% for the current quarter compared to 1.32% in the same quarter last year due primarily to the impact of the lower amount of borrowings and rates.

Net interest income decreased to $104.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2020, compared to $106.8 million for fiscal 2019. The $2.7 million, or 2.6% decrease was due to a $960,000 decrease in interest and dividend income primarily driven by a decrease in yields and a $1.8 million increase in interest expense. Average interest-earning assets increased $174.7 million, or 5.5% to $3.3 billion for the year ended June30, 2020 compared to $3.2 billion in the prior year. For the year ended June 30, 2020, the average balance of total loans receivable increased $114.8 million, or 4.4% compared to last year primarily due to organic loan growth. The average balance of commercial paper and deposits in other banks increased $59.2 million, or 18.1% between the years driven by increases in commercial paper investments. These increases were primarily funded by the $165.5 million, or 5.7% increase in average interest-bearing liabilities and noninterest-bearing deposits, as compared to last year. Net interest margin (on a fully taxable-equivalent basis) for the year ended June 30, 2020 decreased to 3.17% from 3.43% for the year ended June 30, 2019.

Total interest and dividend income decreased $960,000, or 0.7% for the year ended June 30, 2020 as compared to last year, which was driven by a $896,000, or 25.0% decrease in interest income on other interest-earning assets and a $579,000, or 7.0% decrease in interest income from commercial paper and interest-bearing deposits in other banks. The reduced income was a result of lower interest rates on commercial paper and other investments as well as lower interest earned on FHLB stock as borrowings were paid down during the year. The overall decreases were partially offset by a $271,000, or 0.2% increase in loan interest income and a $244,000, or 7.1% increase in interest income from securities available for sale. The additional loan interest income was driven by the increase in the average balance of loans receivable offset by a decrease in loan interest yield compared to the prior year. Average loan yields decreased by 18 basis points to 4.49% for the year ended June 30, 2020 from 4.67% last year. For the year ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, average loan yields included six and eight basis points, respectively, from the accretion of purchase discounts on acquired loans.

Total interest expense increased $1.8 million, or 5.8% for the year ended June30, 2020 compared to last year. The increase was driven by a $7.1 million, or 44.9% increase in deposit interest expense partially offset by a $5.3 million, or 36.3% decrease in interest expense on borrowings. The additional deposit interest expense was a result of a $211.1 million, or 10.9% increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits along with a 25 basis point increase in the average cost of those deposits for the year ended June 30, 2020 as compared to last year. Average borrowings for the year ended June 30, 2020 decreased $103.8 million, or 15.4% along with a 54 basis point decrease in the average cost of borrowings compared to last year. The overall cost of funds increased two basis points to 1.18% for the year ended June 30, 2020 compared to 1.16% last year.

Noninterest income increased $377,000, or 5.5% to $7.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 from $6.8 million for the same period in the previous year primarily due a $702,000, or 60.9% increase in other noninterest income and $237,000, or 11.1% increase in gains on the sale of loans, partially offset by a $338,000, or 14.3% decrease in service charges and fees on deposit accounts and fees and a $218,000, or 32.8% decrease in loan income and fees. The increase in other noninterest income primarily related to operating lease income from the new equipment finance line of business. The increase in gain on the sale of loans was driven by an increase in mortgage loan sales that was partially offset by lower SBA loan sales. There were $68.6 million of residential mortgage loans originated for sale which were sold with gains of $1.9 million compared to $39.4 million sold and gains of $792,000 in the corresponding quarter in the prior year. During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, $4.0 million of the guaranteed portion of SBA commercial loans were sold with gains of $286,000 compared to $18.8 million sold and gains of $1.3 million in the corresponding quarter in the prior year as COVID-19 dramatically affected our SBA line of business. In addition, $53.1 million of home equity loans were sold during the quarter for a gain of $232,000. The decrease in service charges on deposit accounts was a result of fewer transactions as customers have decreased spending during the pandemic. The decrease in loan income and fees is primarily a result of lower fees from our adjustable rate conversion program.

Noninterest income increased $7.4 million, or 32.2% to $30.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2020 from $22.9 million in the previous year primarily due to a $3.7 million, or 60.0% increase in the gain on sale of loans held for sale, a $2.7 million, or 74.7% increase in other noninterest income, and a $1.1 million, or 75.4% increase in loan income and fees. The increase in the gain on sale of loans held for sale was a result of the previously discussed one-to-four family loans sold during the period which resulted in a non-recurring $1.3 million gain. In addition to this non-recurring gain, $203.9 million of residential mortgage loans were sold with gains of $5.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2020, compared to $120.6 million sold with gains of $2.8 million in the corresponding period in the prior year. During the year ended June 30, 2020, $38.1 million of SBA commercial loans were sold with recorded gains of $2.8 million compared to $47.4 million sold and gains of $3.4 million in the prior year. In addition, $71.1 million of home equity loans were sold during the year for a gain of $415,000. The increase in other noninterest income primarily related to operating lease income from the equipment finance line of business. The increase in loan income and fees is primarily a result of our adjustable rate conversion program and prepayment fees on equipment finance loans.

Noninterest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2020 increased $1.2 million, or 5.3% to $24.7 million compared to $23.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to a $886,000, or 6.7% increase in salaries and employee benefits as a result of new positions and annual salary increases; a $628,000, or 20.0% increase in other expenses, mainly driven by depreciation from our equipment finance line of business; a $181,000, or 9.3% increase in computer services; and a $376,000, or 141.9% increase in real estate owned ("REO") related expenses as a result of losses in the current year versus a gain in the prior year. Partially offsetting these increases was a cumulative decrease of $834,000, or 17.4% in net occupancy expense; marketing and advertising expense; telephone, postage, and supplies expense; deposit insurance premiums; and core deposit intangible amortization for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period last year.

Noninterest expense for the year ended June 30, 2020 increased $7.0 million, or 7.8% to $97.1 million compared to $90.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to a $4.4 million, or 8.4% increase in salaries and employee benefits; a $3.0 million, or 27.4% increase in other expenses, mainly driven by depreciation from our equipment finance line of business and expenses related to our core conversion; a $489,000, or 6.4% increase in computer services; a $235,000, or 7.7% increase in telephone, postage, and supplies; and a $162,000, or 12.3% increase in REO-related expenses. Partially offsetting these increases was a $608,000, or 30.0% decrease in core deposit intangible amortization; a decrease of $526,000, or 36.9% in deposit insurance premiums related to credit from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the first and second fiscal quarter; and a $226,000, or 2.4% decrease in net occupancy expenses for the year ended June 30, 2020 compared to the last year.

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company's income tax expense decreased $1.1 million, or 54.2% to $964,000 from $2.1 million as a result of lower taxable income. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was 21.1% and 20.8%, respectively.

For the year ended June 30, 2020, the Company's income tax expense decreased $767,000, or 11.3% to $6.0 million from $6.8 million in the previous year as a result of lower taxable income. The effective tax rate for the year ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was 20.9% and 20.0%, respectively.

Balance Sheet Review

Total assets increased $246.7 million, or 7.1% to $3.7 billion at June 30, 2020 compared $3.5 billion at June 30, 2019. Total liabilities increased $247.3 million, or 8.1% to $3.3 billion at June 30, 2020 compared $3.1 billion at June 30, 2019. Deposit growth of $458.5 million, or 19.7% was used to pay down $205.0 million, or 30.1% of borrowings and fund the increase in total assets for fiscal 2020. The increase in loans held for sale primarily relates to home equity loans originated for sale during the period. Deferred income taxes decreased $5.6 million, or 21.0% to $20.9 million at June 30, 2020 from $26.5 million at June 30, 2019 due to the use of net operating loss carryforwards and increases in deferred tax liabilities from bonus depreciation during the year.

As of July 1, 2019, the Company adopted the new lease accounting standard, which drove several changes on the balance sheet. Land totaling $2.1 million related to the Company's one finance lease (f/k/a capital lease) was reclassed from premises and equipment, net to other assets as a right of use ("ROU") asset and the corresponding liability was reclassed from a separate line on the balance sheet to other liabilities as a lease liability. As of June 30, 2020, the Company has $4.6 million in ROU assets and corresponding lease liabilities, which are maintained in other assets and other liabilities, respectively.

Stockholders' equity at June 30, 2020 decreased $633,000, or 0.2% to $408.3 million compared to $408.9 million at June 30, 2019. Changes within stockholders' equity included $22.8 million in net income and $2.5 million in stock-based compensation, offset by 1,114,094 shares of common stock repurchased at an average cost of $21.98, or approximately $24.5 million in total, and $4.6 million related to cash dividends declared. The Company has not repurchased any stock since April 1, 2020. As of June 30, 2020, HomeTrust Bank and the Company were considered "well capitalized" in accordance with their regulatory capital guidelines and exceeded all regulatory capital requirements.

Asset Quality

The allowance for loan losses was $28.1 million, or 1.01% of total loans, at June 30, 2020 compared to $21.4 million, or 0.79% of total loans, at June 30, 2019. The allowance for loan losses to total gross loans excluding PPP loans and acquired loans was 1.11% at June 30, 2020, compared to 0.85% at June 30, 2019. The overall increase was primarily driven by additional allowance stemming from the Company's assessment of COVID-19 on the loan portfolio.

There was a $8.5 million provision for loan losses for the year ended June30, 2020, compared to $5.7 million for the corresponding period in fiscal year 2019. The increase in the current year provision included significant adjustments relating to COVID-19 as a result of changes in qualitative factors based on increased risk in loan sub-categories, which include: lodging, restaurants, shopping centers, other retail businesses, and equipment finance. The provision in the prior year primarily related to one commercial loan relationship. Net loan charge offs totaled $1.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2020, compared to $5.3 million for fiscal year 2019. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans were 0.07% and 0.20% for the year ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Nonperforming assets increased by $3.0 million, or 22.4% to $16.3 million, or 0.44% of total assets, at June 30, 2020 compared to $13.3 million, or 0.38% of total assets at June 30, 2019. Nonperforming assets included $15.9 million in nonaccruing loans and $337,000 in REO at June 30, 2020, compared to $10.4 million and $2.9 million, in nonaccruing loans and REO, respectively, at June 30, 2019.The increase in nonaccruing loans primarily relates to one commercial loan relationship that was moved to nonaccrual during the second quarter. Included in nonperforming loans are $6.3 million of loans restructured from their original terms of which $293,000 were current at June 30, 2020, with respect to their modified payment terms. Purchased impaired loans aggregating $965,000 obtained through prior acquisitions are excluded from nonaccruing loans due to the accretion of discounts established in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Nonperforming loans to total loans was 0.58% at June 30, 2020 and 0.38% at June 30, 2019.

The ratio of classified assets to total assets decreased to 0.84% at June 30, 2020 from 0.89% at June 30, 2019 due to the increase in total assets during fiscal 2020. Classified assets increased slightly to $31.1 million at June 30, 2020 compared to $30.9 million at June 30, 2019. Our overall asset quality metrics continue to demonstrate our commitment to growing and maintaining a loan portfolio with a moderate risk profile, however we will remain diligent in our review of the portfolio and overall economy as we continue to maneuver through the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19.

About HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for HomeTrust Bank. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had assets of $3.7 billion. The Bank, founded in 1926, is a North Carolina state chartered, community-focused financial institution committed to providing value added relationship banking with over 40 locations as well as online/mobile channels. Locations include: North Carolina (including the Asheville metropolitan area, the "Piedmont" region, Charlotte, and Raleigh/Cary), Upstate South Carolina (Greenville), East Tennessee (including Kingsport/Johnson City/Bristol, Knoxville, and Morristown) and Southwest Virginia (including the Roanoke Valley). The Bank is the 2nd largest community bank headquartered in North Carolina.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," and "intend" or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may." Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent management's current expectations and forecasts regarding future events, many of which are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. Actual results may differ, possibly materially, from those currently expected or projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include: the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, including on our credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions and other uncertainties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the extent and duration of the impact on public health, the U.S. and global economies, and consumer and corporate customers, including economic activity, employment levels and market liquidity; increased competitive pressures; changes in the interest rate environment; changes in general economic conditions and conditions within the securities markets; legislative and regulatory changes; and other factors described in HomeTrust's latest annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission - which are available on our website at www.htb.comand on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this press release or the documents we file with or furnish to the SEC are based upon management's beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made and may turn out to be wrong because of inaccurate assumptions we might make, because of the factors described above or because of other factors that we cannot foresee. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal 2020 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us and could negatively affect our operating and stock performance.

WEBSITE: WWW.HOMETRUSTBANCSHARES.COM

Contact:Dana L. Stonestreet - Chairman, President and Chief Executive OfficerTony J. VunCannon - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer828-259-3939

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(Dollars in June30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,thousands) 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019 ^(2)Assets Cash $ 31,908 $ 41,206 $ 47,213 $ 52,082 $ 40,909 Interest-bearing 89,714 40,855 41,705 65,011 30,134 depositsCash and cash 121,622 82,061 88,918 117,093 71,043 equivalentsCommercial paper 304,967 281,955 253,794 254,302 241,446 Certificates ofdeposit in other 55,689 57,544 47,628 50,117 52,005 banksSecuritiesavailable for 127,537 158,621 146,022 165,714 121,786 sale, at fairvalueOtherinvestments, at 38,946 41,201 36,898 45,900 45,378 costLoans held for 77,177 38,682 118,055 289,319 18,175 saleTotal loans, netof deferred loan 2,769,119 2,663,524 2,554,541 2,508,730 2,705,190 feesAllowance for (28,072 ) (26,850 ) (22,031 ) (21,314 ) (21,429 )loan lossesNet loans 2,741,047 2,636,674 2,532,510 2,487,416 2,683,761 Premises and 58,462 58,738 58,020 58,509 61,051 equipment, netAccrued interest 12,312 9,501 9,714 10,434 10,533 receivableReal estate 337 1,075 1,451 2,582 2,929 owned ("REO")Deferred income 20,944 21,750 22,066 24,257 26,523 taxesBank owned lifeinsurance 92,187 91,612 91,048 90,499 90,254 ("BOLI")Goodwill 25,638 25,638 25,638 25,638 25,638 Core deposit 1,078 1,381 1,715 2,088 2,499 intangiblesOther assets 44,909 41,600 36,755 31,441 23,157 Total Assets $ 3,722,852 $ 3,548,033 $ 3,470,232 $ 3,655,309 $ 3,476,178 Liabilities andStockholders' EquityLiabilities Deposits $ 2,785,756 $ 2,554,787 $ 2,557,769 $ 2,494,194 $ 2,327,257 Borrowings 475,000 535,000 435,000 685,000 680,000 Other 53,833 52,806 60,468 63,047 60,025 liabilitiesTotal 3,314,589 3,142,593 3,053,237 3,242,241 3,067,282 liabilitiesStockholders' EquityPreferred stock,$0.01 par value,10,000,000shares ? ? ? ? ? authorized, noneissued oroutstandingCommon stock,$0.01 par value,60,000,000 170 171 177 178 180 sharesauthorized^ (1)Additional paid 169,648 170,368 182,366 186,359 190,315 in capitalRetained 242,776 240,325 240,312 232,315 224,545 earningsUnearnedEmployee Stock (6,348 ) (6,480 ) (6,612 ) (6,744 ) (6,877 )Ownership Plan("ESOP") sharesAccumulatedother 2,017 1,056 752 960 733 comprehensiveincomeTotalstockholders' 408,263 405,440 416,995 413,068 408,896 equityTotalLiabilities and $ 3,722,852 $ 3,548,033 $ 3,470,232 $ 3,655,309 $ 3,476,178 Stockholders'Equity

_________________________________(1) Shares of common stock issued and outstanding were 17,016,372 at June 30, 2020; 17,101,954 at March 31, 2020; 17,664,384 at December 31, 2019; 17,818,145 at September 30, 2019; and 17,984,105 at June 30, 2019.(2) Derived from audited financial statements.

Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Year Ended June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30,(Dollars in 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019 ^(1)thousands)Interest and Dividend IncomeLoans $ 28,008 29,781 $ 31,861 $ 122,174 $ 121,903 Commercial paperandinterest-bearing 1,740 1,794 2,172 7,699 8,278 deposits inother banksSecuritiesavailable for 786 912 861 3,687 3,443 saleOther 540 550 926 2,694 3,590 investmentsTotal interestand dividend 31,074 33,037 35,820 136,254 137,214 incomeInterest Expense Deposits 4,692 5,971 4,996 22,837 15,757 Borrowings 1,694 1,757 3,935 9,313 14,626 Total interest 6,386 7,728 8,931 32,150 30,383 expenseNet Interest 24,688 25,309 26,889 104,104 106,831 IncomeProvision for 2,700 5,400 200 8,500 5,700 Loan LossesNet InterestIncome after 21,988 19,909 26,689 95,604 101,131 Provision forLoan LossesNoninterest IncomeService chargesand fees on 2,030 2,304 2,368 9,382 9,611 deposit accountsLoan income and 447 294 665 2,494 1,422 feesGain on sale ofloans held for 2,369 1,503 2,132 9,946 6,218 saleBOLI income 522 518 529 2,246 2,103 Other, net 1,855 1,756 1,152 6,264 3,586 Totalnoninterest 7,223 6,375 6,846 30,332 22,940 incomeNoninterest ExpenseSalaries andemployee 14,172 14,455 13,286 56,709 52,291 benefitsNet occupancy 2,256 2,246 2,408 9,228 9,454 expenseComputer 2,121 2,023 1,940 8,153 7,664 servicesTelephone,postage, and 813 862 830 3,275 3,040 suppliesMarketing and 156 396 634 1,872 1,853 advertisingDepositinsurance 426 462 467 900 1,426 premiumsLoss (gain) onsale and 448 (15 ) (61 ) 536 439 impairment ofREOREO expense 193 250 326 939 874 Core depositintangible 303 334 449 1,421 2,029 amortizationOther 3,764 3,890 3,136 14,096 11,064 Totalnoninterest 24,652 24,903 23,415 97,129 90,134 expenseIncome Before 4,559 1,381 10,120 28,807 33,937 Income TaxesIncome Tax 964 188 2,107 6,024 6,791 ExpenseNet Income $ 3,595 1,193 $ 8,013 $ 22,783 $ 27,146

_________________________________(1) Derived from audited financial statements.

Per Share Data

Three Months Ended Year Ended June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019Net incomeper common share:^(1)Basic $ 0.22 $ 0.07 $ 0.45 $ 1.34 $ 1.52 Diluted $ 0.22 $ 0.07 $ 0.44 $ 1.30 $ 1.46 Averageshares outstanding:Basic 16,217,185 16,688,646 17,332,700 16,729,056 17,692,493 Diluted 16,489,125 17,258,428 17,984,958 17,292,239 18,393,184 Book valueper share at $ 23.99 $ 23.71 $ 22.74 $ 23.99 $ 22.74 end ofperiodTangiblebook valueper share at $ 22.44 $ 22.15 $ 21.20 $ 22.44 $ 21.20 end ofperiod ^(2)Cashdividends $ 0.07 $ 0.07 $ 0.06 $ 0.25 $ 0.18 declared percommon shareTotal sharesoutstanding 17,016,372 17,101,954 17,984,105 17,016,372 17,984,105 at end ofperiod

_________________________________(1) Basic and diluted net income per common share have been prepared in accordance with the two-class method.(2) See Non-GAAP reconciliations below for adjustments.

Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data

Three Months Ended Year Ended June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019Performance ratios:^(1)Return on assets(ratio of net 0.39 % 0.14 % 0.92 % 0.63 % 0.80 %income to averagetotal assets)Return on equity(ratio of net 3.54 1.15 7.87 5.54 6.62 income to averageequity)Tax equivalentyield on earning 3.66 4.12 4.48 4.13 4.39 assets^(2)Rate paid oninterest-bearing 0.96 1.16 1.32 1.18 1.16 liabilitiesTax equivalentaverage interest 2.71 2.96 3.16 2.95 3.23 rate spread^(2)Tax equivalentnet interest 2.92 3.16 3.37 3.17 3.43 margin^(2) (3)Averageinterest-earningassets to average 127.89 121.79 119.33 122.10 120.39 interest-bearingliabilitiesOperating expenseto average total 2.67 2.84 2.70 2.71 2.65 assetsEfficiency ratio 77.25 78.60 69.41 72.25 69.46 Efficiency ratio 76.51 77.85 68.81 71.62 68.83 - adjusted^(4)

_________________________________(1) Ratios are annualized where appropriate.(2) The weighted average rate for municipal leases is adjusted for a 24% combined federal and state tax rate since the interest from these leases is tax exempt.(3) Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.(4) See Non-GAAP reconciliations below for adjustments.

At or For the Three Months Ended June 30, March 31, December September June 30, 31, 30, 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019Asset quality ratios:Nonperformingassets to total 0.44 % 0.47 % 0.45 % 0.37 % 0.38 %assets^(1)Nonperformingloans to total 0.58 0.59 0.56 0.43 0.38 loans^(1)Total classifiedassets to total 0.84 0.86 0.90 0.84 0.89 assetsAllowance forloan losses to 176.30 171.40 154.48 195.88 206.90 nonperformingloans^(1)Allowance forloan losses to 1.01 1.01 0.86 0.85 0.79 total loansAllowance forloan losses tototal gross loansexcluding PPP 1.11 1.07 0.92 0.92 0.85 loans andacquired loans^(2)Net charge-offs(recoveries) to 0.21 0.09 (0.05 ) 0.02 0.47 average loans(annualized)Capital ratios: Equity to totalassets at end of 10.97 % 11.43 % 12.02 % 11.30 % 11.76 %periodTangible equityto total tangible 10.33 10.76 11.33 10.63 11.06 assets^(2)Average equity to 11.02 11.80 11.52 11.54 11.72 average assets

_________________________________(1) Nonperforming assets include nonaccruing loans, consisting of certain restructured loans, and REO. There were no accruing loans more than 90 days past due at the dates indicated. At June30, 2020, there were $6.3 million of restructured loans included in nonaccruing loans and $2.8 million, or 17.6%, of nonaccruing loans were current on their loan payments as of that date. Purchased impaired loans acquired through acquisitions are excluded from nonaccruing loansdue to the accretion of discounts in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations.(2) See Non-GAAP reconciliations below for adjustments.

Average Balance Sheet Data

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019(Dollars in Average Interest Yield/ Average Interest Yield/thousands) Balance Earned/ Rate^ Balance Earned/ Rate^ Outstanding Paid^(2) (2) Outstanding Paid^(2) (2)Assets: Interest-earning assets:Loans receivable ^ $ 2,789,751 $ 28,319 4.06 % $ 2,707,738 $ 32,156 4.75 %(1)Commercial paperand deposits in 453,038 1,740 1.54 % 332,246 2,172 2.62 %other banksSecurities 142,601 786 2.21 % 135,438 861 2.54 %available for saleOtherinterest-earning 40,490 540 5.34 % 52,080 926 7.11 %assets^(3)Totalinterest-earning 3,425,880 31,385 3.66 % 3,227,502 36,115 4.48 %assetsOther assets 263,212 247,356 Total Assets 3,689,092 3,474,858 Liabilities and equity:Interest-bearing liabilities:Interest-bearing 481,314 522 0.43 % 462,626 348 0.30 %checking accountsMoney market 772,823 1,150 0.60 % 691,701 1,472 0.85 %accountsSavings accounts 166,216 42 0.10 % 184,719 56 0.12 %Certificate 748,722 2,978 1.59 % 666,219 3,120 1.87 %accountsTotalinterest-bearing 2,169,075 4,692 0.87 % 2,005,265 4,996 1.00 %depositsBorrowings 509,617 1,694 1.33 % 699,374 3,935 2.25 %Totalinterest-bearing 2,678,692 6,386 0.95 % 2,704,639 8,931 1.32 %liabilitiesNoninterest-bearing 453,048 298,769 depositsOther liabilities 150,788 64,102 Total liabilities 3,282,528 3,067,510 Stockholders' 406,564 407,348 equityTotal liabilitiesand stockholders' 3,689,092 3,474,858 equity Net earning assets $ 747,188 $ 522,863 Averageinterest-earningassets to average 127.89 % 119.33 % interest-bearingliabilitiesTax-equivalent: Net interest income $ 24,999 $ 27,184 Interest rate 2.71 % 3.16 %spreadNet interest margin 2.92 % 3.37 %^(4)Non-tax-equivalent: Net interest income $ 24,688 $ 26,889 Interest rate 2.68 % 3.12 %spreadNet interest margin 2.88 % 3.33 %^(4)

_________________________________(1) The average loans receivable, net balances include loans held for sale and nonaccruing loans.(2)Interest income used in the average interest earned and yield calculation includes the tax equivalent adjustment of $311 and $295 for the three months ended June30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, calculated based on a combined federal and state tax rate of 24%.(3) The average other interest-earning assets consist of FRB stock, FHLB stock, and SBIC investments.(4) Net interest income divided by average interest-earning asset.

Years Ended June 30, 2020 2019(Dollars in Average Interest Yield/ Average Interest Yield/thousands) Balance Earned/ Rate^ Balance Earned/ Rate^ Outstanding Paid^(2) (2) Outstanding Paid^(2) (2)Assets: Interest-earning assets:Loans receivable ^ $ 2,748,124 $ 123,364 4.49 % $ 2,633,298 $ 123,076 4.67 %(1)Commercial paperand deposits in 385,208 7,699 2.00 % 326,035 8,278 2.54 %other banksSecurities 150,249 3,687 2.45 % 145,344 3,443 2.37 %available for saleOtherinterest-earning 42,119 2,694 6.40 % 46,360 3,590 7.74 %assets^(3)Totalinterest-earning 3,325,700 137,444 4.13 % 3,151,037 138,387 4.39 %assetsOther assets 265,376 245,859 Total Assets 3,591,076 3,396,896 Liabilities and equity:Interest-bearing liabilities:Interest-bearing 457,455 1,627 0.36 % 462,933 1,251 0.27 %checking accountsMoney market 767,315 6,910 0.90 % 689,946 5,102 0.74 %accountsSavings accounts 166,588 195 0.12 % 194,635 245 0.13 %Certificate 764,013 14,105 1.85 % 596,727 9,159 1.53 %accountsTotalinterest-bearing 2,155,371 22,837 1.06 % 1,944,241 15,757 0.81 %depositsBorrowings 568,377 9,313 1.64 % 672,186 14,626 2.18 %Totalinterest-bearing 2,723,748 32,150 1.18 % 2,616,427 30,383 1.16 %liabilitiesNoninterest-bearing 365,634 307,420 depositsOther liabilities 90,247 63,229 Total liabilities 3,179,629 2,987,076 Stockholders' 411,447 409,820 equityTotal liabilitiesand stockholders' 3,591,076 3,396,896 equity Net earning assets $ 601,952 $ 534,610 Averageinterest-earningassets to average 122.10 % 120.43 % interest-bearingliabilitiesTax-equivalent: Net interest income $ 105,294 $ 108,004 Interest rate 2.95 % 3.23 %spreadNet interest margin 3.17 % 3.43 %^(4)Non-tax-equivalent: Net interest income $ 104,104 $ 106,831 Interest rate 2.92 % 3.19 %spreadNet interest margin 3.13 % 3.39 %^(4)

_________________________________(1) The average loans receivable, net balances include loans held for sale and nonaccruing loans.(2)Interest income used in the average interest earned and yield calculation includes the tax equivalent adjustment of $1,190 and $1,173 for the year ended June30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, calculated based on a combined federal and state tax rate of 24%.(3) The average other interest-earning assets consist of FRB stock, FHLB stock, and SBIC investments.(4) Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

Loans

(Dollars in June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,thousands) 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019Retailconsumer loans:One-to-four $ 473,693 $ 487,777 $ 417,255 $ 396,649 $ 660,591 familyHELOCs - 137,447 144,804 142,989 141,129 139.435 originatedHELOCs - 71,781 82,232 92,423 104,324 116,972 purchasedConstructionand land/ 81,859 80,765 71,901 85,319 80,602 lotsIndirect 132,303 135,449 142,533 147,808 153,448 auto financeConsumer 10,259 11,576 11,102 11,400 11,416 Total retailconsumer 907,342 942,603 878,203 886,629 1,162,464 loansCommercial loans:Commercial 1,052,906 990,693 998,019 990,787 927,261 real estateConstructionand 215,934 249,714 223,839 203,494 210,916 developmentCommercialand 154,825 164,539 152,727 158,706 160,471 industrialEquipment 229,239 198,962 185,427 154,479 132,058 financeMunicipal 127,987 115,992 115,240 114,382 112,016 leasesPPP loans 80,697 ? ? ? ? Totalcommercial 1,861,588 1,719,900 1,675,252 1,621,848 1,542,722 loansTotal loans 2,768,930 2,662,503 2,553,455 2,508,477 2,705,186 Deferredloan costs, 189 1,021 1,086 253 4 netTotal loans,net of 2,769,119 2,663,524 2,554,541 2,508,730 2,705,190 deferredloan feesAllowancefor loan (28,072 ) (26,850 ) (22,031 ) (21,314 ) (21,429 )lossesLoans, net $ 2,741,047 $ 2,636,674 $ 2,532,510 $ 2,487,416 $ 2,683,761

Deposits

(Dollars in thousands) June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019Core deposits: Noninterest-bearing $ 429,901 $ 322,812 $ 327,320 $ 327,371 $ 294,322accountsNOW accounts 582,299 496,561 457,428 449,623 452,295Money market accounts 836,738 801,424 815,949 769,000 691,172Savings accounts 197,676 169,792 167,520 169,872 177,278Total core deposits 2,046,614 1,790,589 1,768,217 1,715,866 1,615,067Certificates of deposit 739,142 764,198 789,552 778,328 712,190Total $ 2,785,756 $ 2,554,787 $ 2,557,769 $ 2,494,194 $ 2,327,257

Non-GAAP Reconciliations

In addition to results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles utilized in the United States ("GAAP"), this earnings release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures, which include: the efficiency ratio; tangible book value; tangible book value per share; tangible equity to tangible assets ratio; and the ratio of the allowance for loan losses to total loans excluding PPP loans and acquired loans. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures and ratios as presented are useful for both investors and management to understand the effects of certain items and provides an alternative view of the Company's performance over time and in comparison to the Company's competitors. These non-GAAP measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for total stockholders' equity or operating results determined in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Set forth below is a reconciliation to GAAP of our efficiency ratio:

Three Months Ended Year Ended(Dollars in June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30,thousands) 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019Noninterest $ 24,652 $ 24,903 $ 23,415 $ 97,129 $ 90,134 expense Net interest $ 24,688 $ 25,309 $ 26,889 $ 104,104 $ 106,831 incomePlusnoninterest 7,223 6,375 6,846 30,332 22,940 incomePlus taxequivalent 311 305 295 1,190 1,173 adjustmentNet interestincome plusnoninterest $ 32,222 $ 31,989 $ 34,030 $ 135,626 $ 130,944 income ? asadjustedEfficiencyratio - 76.51 % 77.85 % 68.81 % 71.62 % 68.83 %adjustedEfficiencyratio (without 77.25 % 78.60 % 69.41 % 72.25 % 69.46 %adjustments)

Set forth below is a reconciliation to GAAP of tangible book value and tangible book value per share:

As of(Dollars inthousands, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,except per 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019share data)Totalstockholders' $ 408,263 $ 405,440 $ 416,995 $ 413,068 $ 408,896equityLess:goodwill,core deposits 26,468 26,701 26,959 27,246 27,562intangibles,net of taxesTangible book $ 381,795 $ 378,739 $ 390,036 $ 385,822 $ 381,334value ^(1)Common shares 17,016,372 17,101,954 17,664,384 17,818,145 17,984,105outstandingTangible bookvalue per $ 22.44 $ 22.15 $ 22.08 $ 21.65 $ 21.20shareBook value $ 23.99 $ 23.71 $ 23.61 $ 23.18 $ 22.74per share

_________________________________(1) Tangible book value is equal to total stockholders' equity less goodwill and core deposit intangibles, net of related deferred tax liabilities.

Set forth below is a reconciliation to GAAP of tangible equity to tangible assets:

As of June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019(Dollars in thousands)Tangible $ 381,795 $ 378,739 $ 390,036 $ 385,822 $ 381,334 equity^(1)Total assets $ 3,722,852 $ 3,548,033 $ 3,470,232 $ 3,655,309 $ 3,476,178 Less:goodwill andcore deposit 26,468 26,701 26,959 27,246 27,562 intangibles,net of taxesTotaltangible $ 3,696,384 $ 3,521,332 $ 3,443,273 $ 3,628,063 $ 3,448,616 assets^(2)Tangibleequity to 10.33 % 10.76 % 11.33 % 10.63 % 11.06 %tangibleassets

_________________________________(1) Tangible equity (or tangible book value) is equal to total stockholders' equity less goodwill and core deposit intangibles, net of related deferred tax liabilities.(2) Total tangible assets is equal to total assets less goodwill and core deposit intangibles, net of related deferred tax liabilities.

Set forth below is a reconciliation to GAAP of the allowance for loan losses to total loans and the allowance for loan losses as adjusted to exclude PPP loans and acquired loans:

As of(Dollars June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,in 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019thousands)Totalgrossloans $ 2,768,930 $ 2,662,503 $ 2,553,455 $ 2,508,477 $ 2,705,186 receivable(GAAP)Less:acquired 168,266 176,971 186,970 206,937 214,046 loansLess: PPP 80,697 ? ? ? ? loansAdjustedloans $ 2,519,967 $ 2,485,532 $ 2,366,485 $ 2,301,540 $ 2,491,140 (non-GAAP) Allowancefor loan $ 28,072 $ 26,850 $ 22,031 $ 21,314 $ 21,429 losses(GAAP)Less:allowancefor loan 182 182 152 194 201 losses onacquiredloansAdjustedallowance $ 27,890 $ 26,668 $ 21,879 $ 21,120 $ 21,228 for loanlossesAllowancefor loanlosses / 1.11 % 1.07 % 0.92 % 0.92 % 0.85 %Adjustedloans(non-GAAP)