UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X]QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended:March  December 31, 2017
 
or
 
[   ]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from to 
 
Commission file number:001-35019
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Louisiana 02-0815311
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
624 Market Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(318) 222-1145
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  [X]  Yes     [   ] No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule
405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
 [X] Yes     [   ] No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non- acceleratednon-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company,"company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
 
Large accelerated filer [   ]Accelerated filer [   ]
Non-accelerated filer [   ]Smaller reporting company[X]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) 
Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company [   ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
[   ] Yes      [X] No
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  [   ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ☐  No ☒
Shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding as of May 11, 2017.February 8, 2018: The registrant had 1,952,2661,911,381 shares of common stock outstanding.

INDEX
 
  
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PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION 
   
Item 1:Financial Statements (Unaudited) 
   
 Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition  1
   
 Consolidated Statements of Income  2
   
 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income  3
   
 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity  4
   
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  5
   
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  7
   
Item 2:Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and  Results of Operations2930
   
Item 3:Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk38
   
Item 4:Controls and Procedures38
   
PART IIOTHER INFORMATION 
   
Item 1:Legal Proceedings38
   
Item 1A:Risk Factors38
   
Item 2:Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds39
   
Item 3:Defaults Upon Senior Securities39
   
Item 4:Mine Safety Disclosures39
   
Item 5:Other Information39
   
Item 6:Exhibits39
   
   
SIGNATURES  

HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited)
 
 March 31, 2017  June 30, 2016  December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017 
       (In Thousands)     
ASSETS            
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Includes Interest-Bearing Deposits with Other Banks of $2,543 and $2,529 for March 31, 2017 and June 30, 2016,
Respectively)
 $10,960  $4,756 
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Includes Interest-Bearing Deposits with Other Banks of $3,213 and $8,212 for
December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017, Respectively)
 $9,444  $11,905 
Securities Available-for-Sale  38,998   50,173   33,497   36,935 
Securities Held-to-Maturity (Fair Value of $28,311 and $2,349, Respectively  28,897   2,349 
Securities Held-to-Maturity (Fair Value of $27,580 and $27,989, Respectively)  28,074   28,357 
Loans Held-for-Sale  5,877   11,919   2,750   13,631 
Loans Receivable, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses of $3,582 and $2,845, Respectively  
305,484
   
290,827
 
Loans Receivable, Net of Allowance for Loan Losses of $3,383 and $3,729, Respectively  
316,090
   
312,772
 
Accrued Interest Receivable  1,112   1,024   1,173   1,094 
Premises and Equipment, Net  12,054   12,366   12,079   12,219 
Bank Owned Life Insurance  6,633   6,523   6,739   6,668 
Deferred Tax Asset  1,587   984   991   1,601 
Other Real Estate Owned  3,696   --   540   540 
Other Assets  743   780   456   884 
                
Total Assets $416,041  $381,701  $411,833  $426,606 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                
                
LIABILITIES                
Deposits $326,444  $287,822  $342,225  $329,045 
Advances from Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance  437   716   314   698 
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas  42,672   47,665 
Other Bank Borrowings  --   400 
Short-term Federal Home Loan Bank advances  10,000   37,000 
Long-term Federal Home Loan Bank advances  11,774   11,907 
Other Borrowings  350   -- 
Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities  1,308   1,706   1,238   1,710 
        
Total Liabilities
  
370,861
   
338,309
   
365,901
   
380,360
 
                
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                
Preferred Stock – $.01 Par Value; 10,000,000 Shares Authorized; None Issued and Outstanding  --   --   
--
   
--
 
Common Stock – $.01 Par Value; 40,000,000 Shares Authorized; 1,954,158 and 1,967,955 Shares Issued and Outstanding at
March 31, 2017 and June 30, 2016, Respectively
  23   23 
Common Stock – $.01 Par Value; 40,000,000 Shares Authorized; 1,911,927 and 1,953,066 Shares Issued
and Outstanding at December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017, Respectively
  23   23 
Additional Paid-in Capital  34,396   33,863   34,874   34,516 
Unearned ESOP Stock  (1,244)  (1,331)  (1,158)  (1,215)
Unearned RRP Trust Stock  (46)  (265)  (22)  (46)
Retained Earnings  12,514   11,018   12,806   13,320 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income  (463)  84 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  (591)  (352)
                
Total Stockholders' Equity  45,180   43,392   45,932   46,246 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $416,041  $381,701  $411,833  $426,606 
        
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
  
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
  
For the Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
  (In Thousands, Except per Share Data) 
INTEREST INCOME            
Loans, Including Fees $4,280  $3,794  $8,564  $7,688 
Investment Securities  12   8   23   13 
Mortgage-Backed Securities  268   252   528   444 
Other Interest-Earning Assets  27   8   65   12 
Total Interest Income  4,587   4,062   9,180   8,157 
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE                
Deposits  738   563   1,445   1,103 
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings  117   89   261   184 
Other Bank Borrowings  1   5   1   8 
Total Interest Expense  856   657   1,707   1,295 
Net Interest Income  3,731   3,405   7,473   6,862 
                 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES  200   300   500   600 
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses  
3,531
   
3,105
   
6,973
   
6,262
 
                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME                
Gain on Sale of Loans  430   587   1,035   1,385 
     Gain on Sale of Real Estate  (1)  -   (1)  110 
     Gain on Sale of Securities  -   -   94   - 
Income on Bank Owned Life Insurance  35   37   71   74 
     Service Charges on Deposit Accounts  221   184   437   347 
Other Income  12   13   29   23 
Total Non-Interest Income  697   821   1,665   1,939 
                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE                
Compensation and Benefits  1,581   1,737   3,296   3,459 
Occupancy and Equipment  361   311   671   618 
Data Processing  165   159   332   314 
Audit and Examination Fees  77   81   126   133 
Franchise and Bank Shares Tax  103   106   201   201 
Advertising  30   94   70   166 
Legal Fees  143   147   289   228 
Loan and Collection  73   49   153   148 
Deposit Insurance Premium  40   20   68   65 
Other Expense  182   142   380   289 
Total Non-Interest Expense  2,755   2,846   5,586   5,621 
Income Before Income Taxes  1,473   1,080   3,052   2,580 
                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX EXPENSE  1,112   317   1,683   815 
Net Income $361  $763  $1,369  $1,765 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:                
Basic $0.20  $0.42  $0.76  $0.97 
Diluted $0.19  $0.40  $0.72  $0.94 
DIVIDENDS DECLARED $0.12  $0.09  $0.24  $0.18 
  
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
  
For the Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
  (In Thousands, Except per Share Data) 
INTEREST INCOME            
Loans, Including Fees $3,912  $3,644  $11,600  $10,821 
Investment Securities  7   4   20   7 
Mortgage-Backed Securities  302   195   746   579 
Other Interest-Earning Assets  11   19   23   52 
Total Interest Income  4,232   3,862   12,389   11,459 
                 
INTEREST EXPENSE                
Deposits  591   573   1,694   1,777 
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings  116   61   300   186 
Other Bank Borrowings  6   11   14   18 
Total Interest Expense  713   645   2,008   1,981 
Net Interest Income  3,519   3,217   10,381   9,478 
                 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES  155   90   755   181 
Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses  
3,364
   
3,127
   
9,626
   
9,297
 
                 
NON-INTEREST INCOME                
Gain on Sale of Loans  541   590   1,926   1,744 
      Gain on Sale of Real Estate  --   --   110   -- 
Income on Bank Owned Life Insurance  36   39   110   120 
      Service Charges on Deposit Accounts  194   138   541   410 
Other Income  14   8   37   34 
Total Non-Interest Income  785   775   2,724   2,308 
                 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE                
Compensation and Benefits  1,778   1,749   5,237   5,059 
Occupancy and Equipment  304   275   922   789 
Data Processing  128   140   442   417 
Audit and Examination Fees  56   56   189   189 
Franchise and Bank Shares Tax  91   83   292   266 
Advertising  121   55   287   181 
Legal Fees  100   133   328   351 
Loan and Collection  92   74   240   191 
Deposit Insurance Premium  27   45   92   165 
Other Expense  172   140   461   443 
Total Non-Interest Expense  2,869   2,750   8,490   8,051 
Income Before Income Taxes  1,280   1,152   3,860   3,554 
                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX EXPENSE  428   378   1,243   1,158 
Net Income $852  $774  $2,617  $2,396 
EARNINGS PER SHARE:                
Basic $0.47  $0.42  $1.44  $1.27 
Diluted $0.44  $0.40  $1.38  $1.22 
DIVIDENDS DECLARED $0.09  $0.08  $0.27  $0.24 

 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

 
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
  
For the Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
  
For the Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
 2017  2016  2017  2016  2017  2016  2017  2016 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands)  (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
                        
Net Income $852  $774  $2,617  $2,396  $361  $763  $1,369  $1,765 
                                
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax                
Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Available-for-Sale,
Net of Tax of $40 and $282 in 2017, respectively, and $14 and $116 in 2016, respectively
  
78
   
27
   (547)  (224)
Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax                
Unrealized Holding Loss on Securities Available-for-Sale,
Net of Tax of $78 and $124 in 2017 and $220 and $322 in 2016
  
(153
)  (427)  (239)  (625)
                                
Total Comprehensive Income $930  $801  $2,070  $2,172  $208  $336  $1,130  $1,140 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
NINESIX MONTHS ENDED MARCHDECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016
(Unaudited)

 
 
 
Common
Stock
  
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  
 
Unearned
ESOP
Stock
  
Unearned
RRP
Trust
Stock
  
 
 
Retained
Earnings
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
 
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
  
Common
Stock
  
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  
Unearned
ESOP
Stock
  
Unearned RRP
Trust
Stock
  
Retained
Earnings
  
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
                     
BALANCE – June 30, 2015 $25  $33,375  $(1,445) $(333) $11,664  $100  $43,386 
                            
Net Income  --   --   --   --   2,396   --   2,396 
                            
Changes in Unrealized Gain on
Securities Available-for-Sale,
Net of Tax Effects
  --   --   --   --   --   (224)  (224)
                            
RRP Shares Earned  --   36   --   67   --   --   103 
                            
Stock Options Vested  --   155   --   --   --   --   155 
                            
Common Stock Issuance for
Stock Option Exercises
  --   91   --   --   --   --   91 
                            
ESOP Compensation Earned  --   108   86   --   --   --   194 
                            
Company Stock Purchased  (1)  --   --   --   (2,722)  --   (2,723)
                            
Dividends Declared  --   --   --   --   (500)  --   (500)
                            
BALANCE – March 31, 2016 $24  $33,765  $(1,359) $(266) $10,838  $(124) $42,878 
                                      
(In Thousands)
 
       
BALANCE – June 30, 2016 $23  $33,863  $(1,331) $(265) $11,018  $84  $43,392  $23  $33,863  $(1,331) $(265) $11,018  $84  $43,392 
                                                        
Net Income  --   --   --   --   2,617   --   2,617   --   --   --   --   1,765   --   1,765 
                                                        
Changes in Unrealized Gain on
Securities Available-for-Sale,
Net of Tax Effects
  --   --   --   --   --   (547)  (547)
Changes in Unrealized Gain
on Securities Available-for-
Sale, Net of Tax Effects
  
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   
--
   (625)  (625)
                                                        
RRP Shares Earned  --   9   --   219   --   --   228   --   --   --   24   --   --   24 
                                                        
Stock Options Vested  --   194   --   --   --   --   194   --   146   --   --   --   --   146 
                                                        
Common Stock Issuance for
Share Awards Earned
  --   138   --   --   --   --   138 
Common Stock Issuance for
Share Awards Earned
 --   138   --   --   --   --   138 
                                                        
Common Stock Issuance for
Stock Option Exercises
Common Stock Issuance for
Stock Option Exercises
--   61   --   --   --   --   61 
Common Stock Issuance for
Stock Option Exercises
 --   39   --   --   --   --   39 
                                                        
ESOP Compensation Earned  --   131   87   --   --   --   218   --   79   58   --   --   --   137 
                                                        
Company Stock Purchased  --   --   --   --   (592)  --   (592)  --   --   --   --   (525)  --   (525)
                                                        
Dividends Declared  --   --   --   --   (529)  --   (529)  --   --   --   --   (353)  --   (353)
                                                        
BALANCE – March 31, 2017 $23  $34,396  $(1,244) $(46) $12,514  $(463) $45,180 
BALANCE – December 31, 2016 BALANCE – December 31, 2016 $23  $34,265  $(1,273) $(241) $11,905  $(541) $44,138 
                            
BALANCE – June 30, 2017 $23  $34,516  $(1,215) $(46) $13,320  $(352) $46,246 
                            
Net Income  --   --   --   --   1,369   --   1,369 
                            
Changes in Unrealized Gain
on Securities Available-for-
Sale, Net of Tax Effects
  --   --   --   --   --   (239)  (239)
                            
RRP Shares Earned  --   --   --   24   --   --   24 
                            
Stock Options Vested  --   68   --   --   --   --   68 
                            
Common Stock Issuance for
Stock Option Exercises
Common Stock Issuance for
Stock Option Exercises
 --   191   --   --   --   --   191 
                            
ESOP Compensation Earned  --   99   57   --   --   --   156 
                            
Company Stock Purchased  --   --   --   --   (1,417)  --   (1,417)
                            
Dividends Declared  --   --   --       (466)  --   (466)
                            
BALANCE – December 31, 2017 BALANCE – December 31, 2017 $23  $34,874  $(1,158) $(22) $12,806  $(591) $45,932 

 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
(Unaudited) 
  
  Nine Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2017  2016 
  (In Thousands) 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net Income $2,617  $2,396 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net        
Cash Provided by Operating Activities        
Net Amortization and Accretion on Securities  28   12 
Gain on Sale of Real Estate  (110)  -- 
Gain on Sale of Loans  (1,926)  (1,744)
Amortization of Deferred Loan Fees  (51)  (53)
Depreciation of Premises and Equipment  374   313 
ESOP Expense  218   194 
Stock Option Expense  194   155 
Recognition and Retention Plan Expense  140   174 
Share Awards Expense  104   58 
Deferred Income Tax  (321)  (107)
Provision for Loan Losses  755   181 
Increase in Cash Surrender Value on Bank Owned Life Insurance  (110)  (120)
Bad Debt Recovery  12   53 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:        
Loans Held-for-Sale – Originations and Purchases  (79,773)  (69,078)
Loans Held-for-Sale – Sale and Principal Repayments  87,741   77,741 
Accrued Interest Receivable  (88)  (49)
Other Operating Assets  38   159 
Other Operating Liabilities  (276)  (21)
         
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities  9,566   10,264 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Loan Originations and Purchases, Net of Principal Collections  (19,175)  (14,141)
Deferred Loan Fees Collected  105   22 
Acquisition of Premises and Equipment  (376)  (2,346)
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate  423   -- 
Activity in Available-for-Sale Securities:        
Principal Payments on Mortgage-Backed Securities  10,335   8,038 
Purchases of Securities  --   (5,992)
Activity in Held-to-Maturity Securities:        
Principal Payments on Mortgage-Backed Securities  1,109   -- 
Redemption Proceeds  --   509 
Purchases of Securities  (27,674)  (8)
         
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities  (35,253)  (13,918)
         
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued) 
(Unaudited) 
  
  Nine Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2017  2016 
  (In Thousands) 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES   
Net Increase in Deposits $38,622  $4,415 
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank Advances  656,900   70,500 
Repayments of Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank  (661,892)  (81,684)
Net Increase in Advances from Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance  (279)  (100)
Dividends Paid  (529)  (500)
Company Stock Purchased  (592)  (2,717)
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised  61   85 
Proceeds from other Bank Borrowings  300   1,800 
Repayment of Other Borrowings  (700)  (1,800)
Recognition and Retention Plan Share Distributions  --   36 
         
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Financing Activities  31,891   (9,965)
         
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  6,204   (13,619)
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD  4,756   21,166 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD $10,960  $7,547 
         
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION        
Interest Paid on Deposits and Borrowed Funds $1,998  $1,987 
Income Taxes Paid  1,522   1,223 
Market Value Adjustment for Loss on Securities Available-for-Sale  (829)  (341)
 
 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

       Six Months Ended 
       December 31, 
  2017  2016 
       (In Thousands) 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net Income $1,369  $1,765 
    Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities        
Net Amortization and Accretion on Securities  96   18 
Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Real Estate  1   (110)
Gain on Sale of Loans  (1,035)  (1,385)
Gain on Sale of Securities  (94)  -- 
Amortization of Deferred Loan Fees  (72)  (31)
Depreciation of Premises and Equipment  254   247 
ESOP Expense  156   137 
Stock Option Expense  68   146 
Recognition and Retention Plan Expense  14   116 
Share Awards Expense  68   69 
Deferred Income Tax  610   (252)
Provision for Loan Losses  500   600 
Increase in Cash Surrender Value on Bank Owned Life Insurance  (71)  (74)
Bad Debt Recovery  5   8 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:        
Loans Held-for-Sale – Originations and Purchases  (44,573)  (58,028)
Loans Held-for-Sale – Sale and Principal Repayments  56,531   60,402 
Accrued Interest Receivable  (79)  10 
Other Operating Assets  428   (40)
Other Operating Liabilities  (472)  (305)
         
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities  13,704   3,293 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Loan Originations and Purchases, Net of Principal Collections  (3,920)  (6,950)
Deferred Loan Fees Collected  169   86 
Acquisition of Premises and Equipment  (114)  (241)
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate  --   423 
Activity in Available-for-Sale Securities:        
Principal Payments on Mortgage-Backed Securities  4,479   7,178 
Sale of Securities  3,555   -- 
Purchases of Securities  (4,947)  -- 
Activity in Held-to-Maturity Securities:        
Principal Payments on Mortgage-Backed Securities  1,466   591 
Purchases of Securities  (1,174)  (22,793)
         
Net Cash Used In  Investing Activities  (486)  (21,706)
         

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued) 
(Unaudited) 
  
  Six Months Ended 
  December 31, 
  2017  2016 
  (In Thousands) 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES   
Net Increase in Deposits $13,180  $22,832 
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank Advances  61,675   512,100 
Repayments of Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank  (88,808)  (506,727)
Net Decrease in Advances from Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance  (384)  (363)
Dividends Paid  (466)  (353)
Company Stock Purchased  (1,417)  (525)
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised  191   39 
Proceeds from other Bank Borrowings  350   300 
Recognition and Retention Plan Share Distributions  --   -- 
         
Net Cash Provided (Used In) Financing Activities  (15,679)  27,303 
         
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (2,461)  8,890 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD  11,905   4,756 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD $9,444  $13,646 
         
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION        
Interest Paid on Deposits and Borrowed Funds $1,614  $1,288 
Income Taxes Paid  1,101   1,083 
Market Value Adjustment for Loss on Securities Available-for-Sale  (363)  (947)
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Summary of Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the "Company") and its subsidiary, Home Federal Bank ("Home Federal Bank" or the "Bank").  These consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the ninesix month period ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.2018.

The Company follows accounting standards set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB"). The FASB sets generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") that we follow to ensure we consistently report our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.  References to GAAP issued by the FASB in these footnotes are to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the "Codification" or the "ASC").

In accordance with the subsequent events topic of the ASC, the Company evaluates events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date for potential recognition in the consolidated financial statements.  The effect of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence of conditions that existed at the balance sheet date are recognized in the financial statements as of MarchDecember 31, 2017.  In preparing these consolidated financial statements, the Company evaluated the events and transactions that occurred through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued.

Use of Estimates

In preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the allowance for loan losses.

Nature of Operations

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana, a Louisiana corporation, is the fully public stock holding company for Home Federal Bank located in Shreveport, Louisiana.  The Bank is a federally chartered stock savings and loan association and is subject to federal regulation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.  The Company is a savings and loan holding company regulated by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Services are provided to the Bank's customers by six full-service banking offices and home office, located in Caddo and Bossier Parishes, Louisiana.  The area served by the Bank is primarily the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area; however, loan and deposit customers are found dispersed in a wider geographical area covering much of northwest Louisiana. As of MarchDecember 31, 2017, the Bank had one wholly-owned subsidiary, Metro Financial Services, Inc., which previously engaged in the sale of annuity contracts and does not currently engage in a meaningful amount of business.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances due from banks, and federal funds sold, all of which mature within ninety days of origination.days.

 
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1. Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)

Securities

The Company classifies its debt and equity investment securities into one of three categories:  held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading.  Investments in nonmarketable equity securities and debt securities, in which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost.  Investments in debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity, and marketable equity securities that have readily determinable fair values are classified as either trading or available-for-sale securities.  Securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities.  Investments in securities not classified as trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale.

Trading account and available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value.  Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings, while net unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income.  Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the term of the securities.  Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Bank to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.

Loans Held-for-Sale

Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate.  Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income.

Loans

Loans receivable are stated as unpaid principal balances less allowances for loan losses and unamortized deferred loan fees.  Net nonrefundable fees (loan origination fees, commitment fees, discount points) and costs associated with lending activities are being deferred and subsequently amortized into income as an adjustment of yield on the related interest earning assets using the interest method.  Interest income on contractual loans receivable is recognized on the accrual method.  Unearned discount on property improvement and automobile loans is deferred and amortized on the interest method over the life of the loan.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management's periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of the underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions.  The evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
1.Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)

Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  When a loan is impaired, the measurement of such impairment is based upon the present value of expected future cash flows or the fair value of the collateral of the loan.  If the present value of expected future cash flows or fair value of the collateral is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the Bank will recognize the impairment by creating a valuation allowance with a corresponding charge against earnings.
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1.Summary  A loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring ("TDR") if the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to a debtor's financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider.  Concessions granted under a TDR typically involve a temporary or permanent reduction in payments or interest rate or an extension of Accounting Policies (continued)

Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)a loan's stated maturity date at less than a current market rate of interest.  Loans identified as TDRs are designated as impaired.

An allowance is also established for uncollectible interest on loans classified as substandard.  The allowance is established by a charge to interest income equal to all interest previously accrued and income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received.  When, in management's judgment, the borrower's ability to make periodic interest and principal payments is back to normal, the loan is returned to accrual status.

It should be understood that estimates of future loan losses involve an exercise of judgment.  While it is possible that in particular periods the Company may sustain losses which are substantial relative to the allowance for loan losses, it is the judgment of management that the allowance for loan losses reflected in the accompanying statements of condition is adequate to absorb possibleknown and inherent losses in the existing loan portfolio.portfolio both probable and reasonable to estimate.

Off-Balance Sheet Credit Related Financial Instruments

In the ordinary course of business, the Bank has entered into commitments to extend credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

Foreclosed Assets

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held-for-sale and are transferred to other real estate owned at the lower of cost or current fair value minus estimated cost to sell as of the date of foreclosure.  Cost is defined as the lower of the fair value of the property or the recorded investment in the loan.  Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

Premises and Equipment

Land is carried at cost.  Buildings and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are as follows:

Buildings and Improvements10 - 40 Years
Furniture and Equipment         3 - 10 Years

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

The Company has purchased life insurance contracts on the lives of certain key employees.  The Bank is the beneficiary of these policies.  These contracts are reported at their cash surrender value, and changes in the cash surrender value are included in non-interest income.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
1.Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)

Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

Income Taxes

The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary file a consolidated Federal income tax return on a fiscal year basis.  Each entity pays its pro-rata share of income taxes in accordance with a written tax-sharing agreement.

The Company accounts for income taxes on the asset and liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes, computed using enacted tax rates.  A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the expected amount most likely to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of a sufficient level of future taxable income and recoverable taxes paid in prior years.  Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets will be realized.  Current taxes are measured by applying the provisions of enacted tax laws to taxable income to determine the amount of taxes receivable or payable.

The Company follows the provisions of the Income Taxes Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740.  ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also provides guidance on various related matters such as derecognition, interest, penalties, and disclosures required.  The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

While the Bank is exempt from Louisiana income tax, it is subject to the Louisiana Ad Valorem Tax, commonly referred to as the Louisiana Shares Tax, which is based on stockholders' equity and net income.


Earnings per Share

Earnings per share are computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.

Non-Direct Response Advertising

The Company expenses all advertising costs, except for direct-response advertising, as incurred.  Non-direct response advertising costs were $70,000 and $166,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

In the event the Company incurs expense for material direct-response advertising, it will be amortized over the estimated benefit period.  Direct-response advertising consists of advertising whose primary purpose is to elicit sales to customers who could be shown to have responded specifically to the advertising and results in probable future benefits.  For the six months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not incur any amount of direct-response advertising.

Stock-Based Compensation

GAAP requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options and recognition and retention share awards, to be recognized as expense in the statement of operations based on their fair values.  The amount of compensation is measured at the fair value of the options or recognition and retention share awards when granted, and this cost is expensed over the required service period, which is normally the vesting period of the options or recognition and retention awards.  This guidance applies to awards granted or modified after January 1, 2006 or any unvested awards outstanding prior to that date.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
 
1. Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)

Reclassification

Certain financial statement balances included in the prior year consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Comprehensive Income

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains, and losses be included in net income.  Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, such items,consolidated balance sheets along with net income, they are components of comprehensive income.

Stockholders' Equity

On January 1, 2015, the Louisiana Business Corporation Act (the Act) became effective.  Under the provisions of the Act, there is no concept of "Treasury Shares"income (loss).  Rather, shares purchased by the Company constitute authorized but unissued shares.  Under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 505-30, Treasury Stock, accounting for treasury stock shall conform to state law.  Accordingly, the Company's Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2016 and March 31, 2017 reflect this change.  The cost of shares purchased by the Company has been allocated to Common Stock and Retained Earnings balances.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).  The amendments in ASU 2014-09 supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance.  The general principle of ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration of which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The guidance sets forth a five stepfive-step approach to be utilized for revenue recognition.  In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 making it effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period.  In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10 which does not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606.  The amendments in this Update clarify the following two aspects of Topic 606: identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas.  In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12 which does not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606.  The amendments in this Update affect only certain narrow aspects of Topic 606.  Management is currently assessing the impact to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes: Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which simplifies the presentation of deferred taxes by requiring deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as non-current on the balance sheet.  This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.  The guidance may be adopted prospectively or retrospectively, and early adoption is permitted.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments.  The amendments in this Update supersede the guidance to classify equity securities with readily determinable fair values into different categories and require equity securities to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income.  The amendments allow equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values to be remeasured at fair value either upon the occurrence of an observable price change or upon identification of impairment.  The amendments in this Update also simplify the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring assessment for impairment qualitatively at each reporting period.

In addition, the amendments in this Update exempt all entities that are not public business entities from disclosing fair value information for financial instruments measured at amortized cost.  In addition, for public business entities, the amendments supersede the requirement to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used in calculating the fair value of financial instruments required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet.  The amendments in this Update require public business entities that are required to disclose fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet to measure that fair value using the exit price notion consistent with Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement.
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)
1.Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)

The provisions within this Update require an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option.  This amendment excludes from net income gains or losses that the entity may not realize because those financial liabilities are not usually transferred or settled at their fair values before maturity.  The amendments in this Update require separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (that is, securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or in the accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
1.Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

For public business entities, the amendments in ASU 2016-01 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases.  From the lessee's perspective, the new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months.  Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting pattern of expense recognition in the income statement for a lessee.

The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the consolidated financial statements, with certain practical expedients available.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718).: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.  This Update is being issued as part of the Simplification Initiative.  The areas of simplification in this Update involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows.  Some areas only apply to nonpublic entities.  For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326).: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The amendments in this Update replace the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates.  For public business entities that are SEC filers, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods withinwith those fiscal years.  The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
1.Summary of Accounting Policies (continued)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-03, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (Topic(Topic 250) and Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323).   This Update addresses and codifies the practical considerations and application of the required disclosures under SAB Topic 11.M for the implementation of ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606); ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842); and ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326). The SEC Staff has emphasized on a number of occasions, including the December 2016 AICPA National Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments, the requirements to disclose the potential material effects of newly issued standards, and the importance of providing investors with this information. Such disclosures should explain the impact the new standard is expected to have on the financial statements, and how the adoption of the new standard will affect comparability.  Entities should discuss both quantitative and qualitative information as available when assessing implementation of a new standard.  This ASU was effective immediately for public business entities.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350).  The amendments in this Update eliminate Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test.  For public business entities that are SEC filers, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020.  The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20).  This Update was issued in response to diversity in practice in the amortization period for premiums of callable debt securities and in how the potential for exercise of a call is factored into current impairment assessments.  As such, these amendments reduce the amortization period for certain callable debt securities carried at a premium and require the premium to be amortized over the period not to exceed the earliest call date.  These amendments do not apply to securities carried at a discount.  The effective date of this Update is for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2018. The Company does not expect ASU 2017-08 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718).  The amendments in this ASU provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in FASB ASC 718.  The effective date of this Update is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018.  Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period.  The Company does not expect ASU 2017-09 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 
 
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2. Securities

The amortized cost and fair value of securities with gross unrealized gains and losses follows:

  March 31, 2017 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (In Thousands) 
Securities Available-for-Sale            
             
Debt Securities            
  FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates $9,345  $6  $382  $8,969 
  FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates  21,184   273   392   21,065 
  GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates  9,170   3   209   8,964 
                 
          Total Debt Securities  39,699   282   983   38,998 
                 
    Total Securities Available-for-Sale $39,699  $282  $983  $38,998 
                 
Securities Held-to-Maturity                
                 
Debt Securities                
 FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
 $26,109  $--  $586  $25,523 
Equity Securities (Non-Marketable)                
  25,384 shares – Federal Home Loan Bank  2,538   --   --   2,538 
  630 Shares – First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc.  
250
   
--
   
--
   
250
 
                 
Total Equity Securities  2,788   --   --   2,788 
                 
Total Securities Held-to-Maturity $28,897  $--  $586  $28,311 

 June 30, 2016  December 31, 2017 
    Gross  Gross        Gross  Gross    
 Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
 Cost  Gains  Losses  Value  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
 (In Thousands)   (In Thousands) 
Securities Available-for-Sale      
               
Debt Securities                        
FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates $10,928  $12  $147  $10,793  $8,251  $1  $434  $7,818 
FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates  26,610   613   --   27,223   14,391   1   354   14,038 
GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates  12,507   4   354   12,157   11,802   2   163   11,641 
                                
Total Debt Securities  50,045   629   501   50,173   34,444   4   951   33,497 
                                
Total Securities Available-for-Sale $50,045  $629  $501  $50,173  $34,444  $4  $951  $33,497 
                                
Securities Held-to-Maturity                                
                                
Debt Securities                
GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
 $1,171  $-  $20  $1,151 
FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates
  24,081   -   474   23,607 
Total Debt Securities  25,252   -   494   24,758 
                
Equity Securities (Non-Marketable)                                
20,989 shares – Federal Home Loan Bank $2,099  $--  $--  $2,099 
25,720 Shares – Federal Home Loan Bank
  2,572   -   -   2,572 
630 Shares – First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc.  
250
   
--
   
--
   
250
   
250
   
-
   
-
   
250
 
                                
Total Equity Securities  2,349   --   --   2,349   2,822   -   -   2,822 
                                
Total Securities Held-to-Maturity $2,349  $--  $--  $2,349  $28,074  $-  $494  $27,580 
            June 30, 2017 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
          (In Thousands)  
Securities Available-for-Sale            
             
Debt Securities            
  FHLMC Mortgage-Backed Certificates $9,140  $5  $297  $8,848 
  FNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates  19,986   256   285   19,957 
  GNMA Mortgage-Backed Certificates  8,342   3   215   8,130 
                 
          Total Debt Securities  37,468   264   797   36,935 
                 
          Total Securities Available-for-Sale $37,468  $264  $797  $36,935 
                 
Securities Held-to-Maturity                
                 
Debt Securities                
  FNMA Mortgage-Backed Securities
 $25,558  $2  $370  $25,190 
                 
Equity Securities (Non-Marketable)                
  25,488 Shares – Federal Home Loan Bank  2,549   --   --   2,549 
  630 Shares – First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc.  
250
   
--
   
--
   
250
 
                 
          Total Equity Securities  2,799   --   --   2,799 
                 
          Total Securities Held-to-Maturity $28,357  $2  $370  $27,989 
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2.   Securities (continued)

The amortized cost and fair value of securities by contractual maturity at MarchDecember 31, 2017 follows:

     Available-for-Sale      Available-for-Sale 
 Available-for-Sale  Held-to-Maturity  Amortized  Fair  Amortized  Fair 
 Amortized  Fair  Amortized  Fair  Cost  Value  Cost  Value 
 Cost  Value  Cost  Value        (In Thousands)     
 (In Thousands)             
Debt Securities                        
Within One Year or Less $16  $17  $--  $--  $4  $4  $--  $-- 
One through Five Years  60   62   --   --   40   40   --   -- 
After Five through Ten Years  62   64   --   --   39   39   --   -- 
Over Ten Years  39,561   38,855   26,109   25,523   34,361   33,414   25,252   24,758 
  39,699   38,998   26,109   25,523   34,444   33,497   25,252   24,758 
                                
Other Equity Securities  --   --   2,788   2,788   --   --   2,822   2,822 
                                
Total $39,699  $38,998  $28,897  $28,311  $34,444  $33,497  $28,074  $27,580 

ThereSecurities available-for-sale totaling $3.5 million were no sales of available-for-sale securitiessold for $3.6 million during the ninesix months ended Marchending December 31, 2017.2017 resulting in a profit on sale of securities of $94,000.

The following tables show information pertaining to gross unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale at MarchDecember 31, 2017 and at June 30, 20162017 aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position.

 March 31, 2017  December 31, 2017 
 Less Than Twelve Months  Over Twelve Months  Less Than Twelve Months  Over Twelve Months 
 Gross     Gross     Gross     Gross    
 Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair 
 Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
Securities Available-for-Sale                        
                        
Debt Securities                        
Mortgage-Backed Securities $404  $13,055  $579  $21,693  $1  $48  $950  $28,438 
Marketable Equity Securities  --   --   --   -- 
                                
Total Securities Available-for-Sale $404  $13,055  $579  $21,693  $1  $48  $950  $28,438 
                

 June 30, 2016  June 30, 2017 
 Less Than Twelve Months  Over Twelve Months  Less Than Twelve Months  Over Twelve Months 
 Gross     Gross     Gross     Gross    
 Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair 
 Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
Securities Available-for-Sale                        
                        
Debt Securities                        
Mortgage-Backed Securities $147  $17,852  $354  $12,066  $144  $10,278  $653  $21,719 
Marketable Equity Securities  --   --   --   -- 
                                
Total Securities Available-for-Sale $147  $17,852  $354  $12,066  $144  $10,278  $653  $21,719 

Management evaluates each quarter whether unrealized losses on securities represent impairment that is other than temporary. For debt securities, the Company considers its intent to sell the securities or if it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell the securities.  If such impairment is identified, based upon the intent to sell or the more likely than not threshold, the carrying amount of the security is reduced to fair value with a charge to earnings. Upon the result of the aforementioned review, management then reviews for potential other than temporary impairment based upon other qualitative factors. In making this evaluation, management considers changes in market rates relative to those available when the security was acquired, changes in market expectations about the timing of cash flows from securities that can be prepaid, performance of the debt security, and changes in the market's perception of the issuer's financial health and the security's credit quality.  If determined that a debt security has incurred other than temporary impairment, then the amount of the credit related impairment is determined.

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2. Securities (continued)

The unrealized losses as of Marchon the Company's investment in mortgage-backed securities at December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2016 on the Company's investments2017 were caused by interest rate changes.  The contractual cash flows of these investments are guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. government.  Accordingly, it is expected that these securities would not be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the Company's investment.  Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality and because the Company has the ability and intent to hold these investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2017.

The Company's investment in equity securities consists primarily of FHLB stock and shares of First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc. ("FNBB").  Management monitors its investment portfolio to determine whether any investment securities which have unrealized losses should be considered other than temporarily impaired.

At MarchDecember 31, 2017, securities with a carrying value of $920,000$246,000 were pledged to secure public deposits, and securities and mortgage loans with a carrying value of $205.4$146.5 million were pledged to secure FHLB advances.

3. Loans Receivable

Loans receivable are summarized as follows:

 March 31, 2017  June 30, 2016  December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
Loans Secured by Mortgages on Real Estate            
One- to Four-Family Residential $120,446  $118,035 
One-to-Four Family Residential $129,053  $125,306 
Commercial  73,948   69,197   73,044   77,945 
Multi-Family Residential  19,050   20,661   
30,844
   21,281 
Land  24,399   24,308   20,657   25,038 
Construction  13,821   14,442   8,724   9,529 
Equity and Second Mortgage  1,486   1,526   1,609   1,710 
Equity Lines of Credit  20,150   17,290   20,343   20,976 
        
Total Mortgage Loans  273,300   265,459   284,274   281,785 
                
Commercial Loans  35,540   27,886   34,979   34,429 
Consumer Loans                
Loans on Savings Accounts  377   404   401   420 
Automobile and Other Consumer Loans  65   86 
Total Consumer and Other Loans  442   490 
Other Consumer Loans  112   63 
        
Total Consumer Loans  513   483 
Total Loans  309,282   293,835   319,766   316,697 
                
Less: Allowance for Loan Losses  (3,582)  (2,845)  (3,383)  (3,729)
Unamortized Loan Fees  (216)  (163)  (293)  (196)
        
Net Loans Receivable $305,484  $290,827  $316,090  $312,772 
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3.Loans Receivable (continued)

Following is a summary of changes in the allowance for loan losses:

 Nine Months Ended March 31,  Six Months Ended December 31, 
 2017  2016  2017  2016 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
            
Balance - Beginning of Period $2,845  $2,515  $3,729  $2,845 
Provision for Loan Losses  755   181   500   600 
Loan Charge-Offs  (30)  --   (851)  (14)
Recoveries  12   53   5   8 
Balance - End of Period $3,582  $2,749  $3,383  $3,439 

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company segregates loans into risk categories based on the pertinent information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as:  current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans according to credit risk.  Loans classified as substandard or identified as special mention are reviewed quarterly by management to evaluate the level of deterioration, improvement, and impairment, if any, as well as assign the appropriate risk category.
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3.Loans Receivable (continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (continued)

Loans excluded from the scope of the quarterly review process above are generally identified as pass credits until:  (a) they become past due; (b) management becomes aware of deterioration in the credit worthiness of the borrower; or (c) the customer contacts the Company for a modification.  In these circumstances, the loan is specifically evaluated for potential classification and the need to allocate reserves or charge-off.  The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Pass - Loans classified as pass are well protected by the current net worth or paying capacity of the obligor or by the fair value, less cost to acquire and sell the underlying collateral in a timely manner.

Pass Watch - Loans are considered marginal, meaning some weakness has been identified which could cause future impairment of repayment. However, these relationships are currently protected from any apparent loss by collateral.

Special Mention - Loans identified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution's credit position at some future date.

Substandard - Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and payment capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful - Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loss - This classification includes those loans which are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as loans is not warranted.  Even though partial recovery may be possible in the future, it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off these basically worthless loans.  Accordingly, these loans are charged-off before period end.

The following tables present the grading of loans, segregated by class of loans, as of March 31, 2017 and June 30, 2016:

      Special          
March 31, 2017   Pass   Mention   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
         (In Thousands)       
Real Estate Loans:               
  One- to Four-Family Residential $119,643  $520  $283  $--  $120,446 
  Commercial  73,687   --   261   --   73,948 
  Multi-Family Residential  19,050   --   --   --   19,050 
  Land  24,276   123   --   --   24,399 
  Construction  13,523   298   --   --   13,821 
  Equity and Second Mortgage  1,486   --   --   --   1,486 
  Equity Lines of Credit  20,150   --   --   --   20,150 
Commercial Loans  33,027   --   2,513   --   35,540 
Consumer Loans  442   --   --   --   442 
     Total $305,284  $941  $3,057  $--  $309,282 
                     

 
 
 
 
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Credit Quality Indicators (continued)
 
           
June 30, 2016 Pass  
Special
Mention
  Substandard  Doubtful  Total 
  (In Thousands) 
Real Estate Loans:               
  One- to Four-Family Residential $117,881  $40  $114  $--  $118,035 
  Commercial  68,899   30   268   --   69,197 
  Multi-Family Residential  20,661   --   --   --   20,661 
  Land  23,753   555   --   --   24,308 
  Construction  14,442   --   --   --   14,442 
  Equity and Second Mortgage  1,526   --   --   --   1,526 
  Equity Lines of Credit  17,290   --   --   --   17,290 
Commercial Loans  25,896   --   1,990   --   27,886 
Consumer Loans  490   --   --   --   490 
                     
     Total $290,838  $625  $2,372  $--  $293,835 
3.Loans Receivable (continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (continued)

The following tables present the grading of loans, segregated by class of loans, as of December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017:

     Special          
December 31, 2017 Pass  Mention  Substandard  Doubtful  Total 
  (In Thousands) 
Real Estate Loans:               
One-to-Four Family Residential $127,828  $-  $1,225  $-  $129,053 
  Commercial  68,833   -   4,211   -   73,044 
  Multi-Family Residential  30,844   -   -   -   30,844 
   Land  20,657   -   -   -   20,657 
  Construction  8,724   -   -   -   8,724 
  Equity and Second Mortgage  1,570   -   39   -   1,609 
  Equity Lines of Credit  20,343   -   -   -   20,343 
Commercial Loans  32,903   -   2,076   -   34,979 
Consumer Loans  513   -   -   -   513 
     Total $312,215  $-  $7,551  $-  $319,766 
                     

 
June 30, 2017
 Pass  
Special
Mention
  Substandard  Doubtful  Total 
  (In Thousands) 
Real Estate Loans:               
  One-to-Four Family Residential $124,450  $303  $553  $--  $125,306 
  Commercial  77,690   --   255   --   77,945 
  Multi-Family Residential  21,281   --   --   --   21,281 
  Land  24,915   123   --   --   25,038 
  Construction  9,232   297   --   --   9,529 
  Equity and Second Mortgage  1,710   --   --   --   1,710 
  Equity Lines of Credit  20,976   --   --   --   20,976 
Commercial Loans  31,926   --   2,503   --   34,429 
Consumer Loans  483   --   --   --   483 
                     
     Total $312,663  $723  $3,311  $--  $316,697 
                     

Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when contractually due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays or payment shortfalls are generally not classified as impaired.  On a case-by-case basis, management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls, taking into consideration all of the circumstances related to the loan, including:including the length of the payment delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

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3.Loans Receivable (continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (continued)

The following tables present an aging analysis of past due loans, segregated by class of loans, as of MarchDecember 31, 2017 and June 30, 2016:2017:
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2017
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
  
60-89
Days Past Due
  
Greater
Than 90 Days
  
Total
Past Due
  Current  
Total Loans
Receivable
  Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
and
Accruing
 
  (In Thousands) 
Real Estate Loans:                     
  One-to-Four Family Residential$2,387  $1,380  $1,305  $5,072  $123,981  $129,053  $-- 
  Commercial  --   --   --   --   73,044   73,044   -- 
  Multi-Family Residential  --   --   --   --   30,844   30,844   -- 
  Land  --   --   --   --   20,657   20,657   -- 
  Construction  --   --   --   --   8,724   8,724   -- 
  Equity and Second Mortgage  --   --   --   --   1,609   1,609   -- 
  Equity Lines of Credit  209   30   19   258   20,085   20,343   -- 
Commercial Loans  --   --   1,619   1,619   33,360   34,979   -- 
Consumer Loans  --   --   --   --   513   513   -- 
 
       Total
 $2,596  $1,410  $2,943  $6,949  $312,817  $319,766  $-- 


March 31, 2017 
30-59 Days
Past Due
  
60-89
Days
Past Due
  
 
 
Greater
Than 90
Days
  
Total
Past Due
  Current  
Total Loans
Receivable
  
Recorded
Investment
>90 Days
and
Accruing
 
  (In Thousands) 
Real Estate Loans:                     
  One- to Four-Family
     Residential
 $790  $136  $318  $1,244  $119,202  $120,446  $-- 
  Commercial  --   --   --   --   73,948   73,948   -- 
  Multi-Family Residential  --   --   --   --   19,050   19,050   -- 
  Land  --   --   --   --   24,399   24,399   -- 
  Construction  --   --   --   --   13,821   13,821   -- 
  Equity and Second Mortgage  --   --   --   --   1,486   1,486   -- 
  Equity Lines of Credit  132   --   --   132   20,018   20,150   -- 
Commercial Loans  9   --   2,513   2,522   33,018   35,540   -- 
Consumer Loans  --   --   --   --   442   442   -- 
     Total $931  $136  $2,831  $3,898  $305,384  $309,282  $-- 
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3.Loans Receivable (continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (continued)

June 30, 2016
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
  
60-89
Days Past
Due
  
Greater
Than 90 Days
  
Total
Past Due
  Current  
Total Loans
Receivable
  
Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days and
Accruing
 
June 30, 2017
 
30-59 Days
Past Due
  
60-89
Days Past Due
  
Greater
Than 90 Days
  
Total
Past Due
  Current  
Total Loans
 Receivable
  
Recorded
Investment
> 90 Days
and
Accruing
 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
Real Estate Loans:                                          
One- to Four-Family
Residential
 $2,646  $1,674  $114  $4,434  $113,601  $118,035  $101 
One-to-Four Family Residential $1,650  $350  $662  $2,662  $122,644  $125,306  $181 
Commercial  --   --   --   --   69,197   69,197   --   8   --   --   8   77,937   77,945   -- 
Multi-Family Residential  --   --   --   --   20,661   20,661   --   --   --   --   --   21,281   21,281   -- 
Land  --   555   --   555   23,753   24,308   --   --   --   --   --   25,038   25,038   -- 
Construction  --   --   --   --   14,442   14,442   --   --   --   --   --   9,529   9,529   -- 
Equity and Second Mortgage  --   --   --   --   1,526   1,526   --   --   --   --   --   1,710   1,710   -- 
Equity Lines of Credit  78   15   --   93   17,197   17,290   --   194   --   4   198   20,778   20,976   4 
Commercial Loans  --   --   --   --   27,886   27,886   --   --   --   2,503   2,503   31,926   34,429   -- 
Consumer Loans  --   --   --   --   490   490   --   --   --   --   --   483   483   -- 
                                                        
Total $2,724  $2,244  $114  $5,082  $288,753  $293,835  $101  $1,852  $350  $3,169  $5,371  $311,326  $316,697  $185 

There was no interest income recognized on non-accrual loans during the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 or year ended June 30, 2016.2017. If the non-accrual loans had been accruing interest at their original contracted rates, gross interest income that would have been recorded for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 and year ended June 30, 20162017 was approximately $73,675$56,000 and $1,000,$79,000, respectively.

The change in the allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio class and recorded investment in loans for the nine months ended March 31, 2017 was as follows:

  Real Estate Loans          
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2017
 
1-4 Family
Residential
  Commercial  
Multi-
Family
  Land  Construction  
Home
Equity
Loans and
Lines of
Credit
  
Commercial
Loans
  
Consumer
Loans
  Total 
           (In Thousands)          
Allowance for loan losses:                     
Beginning Balances $1,517  $321  $111  $201  $126  $117  $444  $8  $2,845 
Charge-Offs  --   --   --   (16)  --   (14)  --   --   (30)
Recoveries  12   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   12 
Current Provision  212   17   (31)  14   31   35   485   (8)  755 
Ending Balances $1,741  $338  $80  $199  $157  $138  $929  $--  $3,582 
                                     
Evaluated for Impairment:                                    
   Individually  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
   Collectively  1,741   338   80   199   157   138   929   --   3,582 
                                     
Loans Receivable:                                    
Ending Balances – Total $120,446  $73,948  $19,050  $24,399  $13,821  $21,636  $35,540  $442  $309,282 
Ending Balances:                                    
Evaluated for Impairment:                                    
   Individually  803   261   --   123   298   --   2,513   --   3,998 
   Collectively $119,643  $73,687  $19,050  $24,276  $13,523  $21,636  $33,027  $442  $305,284 


 
 
 

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3. Loans Receivable (continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (continued)

The change in the allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio class and recorded investment in loans for the year ended June 30, 2016 and the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 20162017 was as follows:

 Real Estate Loans           Real Estate Loans          
June 30, 2016 
1-4 Family
Residential
  Commercial  
Multi-
Family
  Land  Construction  
Home
Equity
Loans
And
Lines
of Credit
  
Commercial
Loans
  
Consumer
Loans
  Total 
December 31, 2017
  
1-4 Family
Residential
   
Commercial
   
Multi-
Family
   
Land
   
Construction
  Home
Equity
Loans and
Lines of Credit
   
Commercial
Loans
   
Consumer
Loans
   
Total
 
 (In Thousands)           (In Thousands)          
Allowance for loan losses: Allowance for loan losses:                          Allowance for loan losses:                    
Beginning Balances $1,195  $415  $103  $154  $146  $192  $305  $5  $2,515  $1,822  $353  $73  $203  $147  $142  $979  $10  $3,729 
Charge-Offs  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   (49)  --   (5)  (797)  --   (851)
Recoveries  59   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   59   5   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   5 
Current Provision  263   (94)  8   47   (20)  (75)  139   3   271   (543)  138   99   9   20   66   718   (7)  500 
Ending Balances $1,517  $321  $111  $201  $126  $117  $444  $8  $2,845  $1,284  $491  $172  $163  $167  $203  $900  $3  $3,383 
                                                                        
Evaluated for Impairment: Evaluated for Impairment:                                  Evaluated for Impairment:                                 
Individually  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Collectively  1,517   321   111   201   126   117   444   8   2,845  $1,284  $491  $172  $163   167  $203  $900  $3   3,383 
                                                                        
Loans Receivable:                                                                        
Ending Balances - Total $118,035  $69,197  $20,661  $24,308  $14,442  $18,816  $27,886  $490  $293,835 
Ending Balances:                                    
Evaluated for Impairment:                                  
Ending Balances – TotalEnding Balances – Total$129,053  $73,044  $30,844  $20,657  $8,724  $21,952  $34,979  $513  $319,766 
Ending Balances Evaluated Ending Balances Evaluated                                  
for Impairment: for Impairment:                                 
Individually  154   298   --   555   --   --   1,990   --   2,997   1,225   4,211   --   --   --   39   2,076   --   7,551 
Collectively $117,881  $68,899  $20,661  $23,753  $14,442  $18,816  $25,896  $490  $290,838  $127,828  $68,833  $30,844  $20,657  $8,724  $21,913  $32,903  $513  $312,215 

  Real Estate Loans          
March 31, 2016 
1-4 Family
Residential
  Commercial  
Multi-
Family
  Land  Construction  
Home
Equity
Loans
And
Lines
of Credit
  
Commercial
Loans
  
Consumer
Loans
  Total 
  (In Thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                           
Beginning Balances $1,195  $415  $103  $154  $146  $192  $305  $5  $2,515 
Charge-Offs  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Recoveries  53   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   53 
Current Provision  251   (88)  (20)  47   (10)  (77)  72   6   181 
Ending Balances $1,499  $327  $83  $201  $136  $115  $377  $11  $2,749 
                                     
Evaluated for Impairment:                                    
  Individually  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Collectively  1,499   327   83   201   136   115   377   11   2,749 
                                     
Loans Receivable:                                    
Ending Balances - Total $112,304  $69,316  $15,451  $24,317  $15,589  $18,625  $29,028  $640  $285,270 
Ending Balances:                                    
Evaluated for Impairment:                                    
  Individually  260   604   --   --   --   --   2,785   --   3,649 
  Collectively $112,044  $68,712  $15,451  $24,317  $15,589  $18,625  $26,243  $640  $281,621 
The change in the allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio class and recorded investment in loans for the year ended June 30, 2017 was as follows:

  Real Estate Loans          
June 30, 2017 
1-4 Family
Residential
  Commercial  
Multi-
Family
  Land  Construction  
Home
Equity
Loans and
Lines of Credit
  
Commercial
Loans
  
Consumer
Loans
  Total 
  (In Thousands) 
Allowance for loan losses:                          
Beginning Balances $1,517  $321  $111  $201  $126  $117  $444  $8  $2,845 
Charge-Offs  --   --   --   (16)  --   (14)  --   --   (30)
Recoveries  14   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   14 
Current Provision  291   32   (38)  18   21   39   535   2   900 
Ending Balances $1,822  $353  $73  $203  $147  $142  $979  $10  $3,729 
                                     
Evaluated for Impairment:                                 
  Individually  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Collectively  1,822   353   73   203   147   142   979   10   3,729 
                                     
Loans Receivable:                                    
Ending Balances - Total$125,306  $77,945  $21,281  $25,038  $9,529  $22,686  $34,429  $483  $316,697 
Ending Balances Evaluated                                    
  for Impairment:                                 
  Individually    856     255   --   123   297   --   2,513   --   4,044 
  Collectively $124,450  $77,690  $21,281  $24,915  $9,232  $22,686  $31,916  $483  $312,653 
 
 
 
 
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3. Loans Receivable (continued)

Credit Quality Indicators (continued)

The change in the allowance for loan losses by loan portfolio class and recorded investment in loans for the six months ended December 31, 2016 was as follows:

  Real Estate Loans          
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
1-4 Family
Residential
  Commercial  
Multi-
Family
  Land  Construction  
Home
 Equity
Loans
 and Lines
of Credit
  
Commercial
Loans
  
Consumer
Loans
  Total 
           (In Thousands)          
Allowance for loan losses:                   
Beginning Balances $1,517  $321  $111  $201  $126  $117  $444  $8  $2,845 
Charge-Offs  --   --   --   --   --   (14)  --   --   (14)
Recoveries  8   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   8 
Current Provision  179   19   (27)  (7)  (6)  23   427   (8)  600 
Ending Balances $1,704  $340  $84  $194  $120  $126  $871  $--  $3,439 
                                     
Evaluated for Impairment:                                 
   Individually  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
   Collectively  1,704   340   84   194   120   126   871   --   3,439 
                                     
Loans Receivable:                                    
Ending Balances – Total $119,868  $73,226  $15,548  $23,991  $13,745  $20,039  $33,964  $390  $300,771 
Ending Balances Evaluated                                 
   for Impairment:                                 
   Individually  1,161   2,580   --   679   298   --   2,785   --   7,503 
   Collectively $118,707  $70,646  $15,548  $23,312  $13,447  $20,039  $31,179  $390  $293,268 
The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment, segregated by class of loans, as of MarchDecember 31, 2017 and June 30, 2016:2017:
 
March 31, 2017
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment With
No Allowance
  
Recorded
Investment With
Allowance
  
Total Recorded
Investment
  
Related
Allowance
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
December 31, 2017 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment With
No Allowance
  
Recorded
Investment With
Allowance
  
Total Recorded
 Investment
  
Related
 Allowance
  
Average Recorded
 Investment
 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
Real Estate Loans:                                    
One- to Four-Family Residential $803  $803  $--  $803  $--  $807 
One-to-Four Family Residential $1,225  $1,225  $--  $1,225  $--  $1,229 
Commercial  261   261   --   261   --   264   4,211   4,211   --   4,211   --   4,177 
Multi-Family Residential  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Land  123   123   --   123   --   126   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Construction  298   298   --   298   --   299   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Equity and Second Mortgage  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Equity Lines of Credit  --   --   --   --   --   --   39   39   --   39   --   50 
Commercial Loans  2,513   2,513   --   2,513   --   2,649   2,076   2,076   --   2,076   --   2,120 
Consumer Loans  --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   --   -- 
                                                
Total $3,998  $3,998  $--  $3,998  $--  $4,145  $7,551  $7,551  $--  $7,551  $--  $7,576 

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June 30, 2016 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment With
No Allowance
  
Recorded
Investment With
Allowance
  
Total
Recorded
Investment
  
Related
Allowance
  
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
  (In Thousands) 
Real Estate Loans:   
  One- to Four-Family Residential $154  $154  $--  $154  $--  $162 
  Commercial  298   298   --   298   --   274 
  Multi-Family Residential  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Land  555   555   --   555   --   586 
  Construction  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Equity and Second Mortgage  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Equity Lines of Credit  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Commercial Loans  1,990   1,990   --   1,990   --   2,460 
Consumer Loans  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
                         
          Total $2,997  $2,997  $--  $2,997  $--  $3,482 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
3.Loans Receivable (continued)
 
 
 
June 30, 2017
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
  
Recorded
Investment With
No Allowance
  
Recorded
Investment With
Allowance
  
Total
Recorded
Investment
  
Related
Allowance
  
Average Recorded
 Investment
 
  (In Thousands) 
Real Estate Loans:   
  One-to-Four Family Residential $856  $856  $--  $856  $--  $861 
  Commercial  255   255   --   255   --   261 
  Multi-Family Residential  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Land  123   123   --   123   --   125 
  Construction  297   297   --   297   --   299 
  Equity and Second Mortgage  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
  Equity Lines of Credit  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
Commercial Loans  2,513   2,513   --   2,513   --   2,649 
Consumer Loans  --   --   --   --   --   -- 
                         
          Total $4,044  $4,044  $--  $4,044  $--  $4,195 

The Bank has no commitments to loan additional funds to borrowers whose loans were previously in non-accrual status.The Bank had $2.0 million of

A troubled debt restructurings involving nine commercial business loansrestructuring ("TDR") is a restructuring of a debt made by the Company to one borrower at June 30, 2016. At March 31, 2017,a debtor for economic or legal reasons related to the Bank had $4.7 milliondebtor's financial difficulties that it would not otherwise consider.  The Company grants the concession in an attempt to protect as much of troubled debt restructurings consisting of interest rate and payment term modifications for two commercial real estate loans to one borrower. Loan principal balances on these two loans were paid down from $4.7 million atits investment as possible.

Information about the date of restructuring to $2.3 million at March 24, 2017, the date on which these loans were converted to Other Real Estate Owned. A summary of the loans that were restructured during the nine months ended March 31, 2017 and the year ended June 30, 2016Company's TDRs is as follows (in thousands):
  
             
 December 31, 2017 
 Current 
Past Due Greater
Than 30 Days
 Nonaccrual TDRs Total TDRs 
Commercial business  $4,745  $1,619  $1,619  $6,364 
  
                 
 June 30, 2017 
 Current 
Past Due Greater
Than 30 Days
 Nonaccrual TDRs Total TDRs 
Commercial business  $--  $1,717  $1,717  $1,717 

March 31, 2017 
Number of
Contracts
  
Pre-Modification
 Recorded
Investment
  
Post-Modification
Recorded
Investment
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings  2  $4,724  $4,724 
Troubled Debt Restructurings that Subsequently Defaulted  --  $--  $-- 

At both December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017, the bank had troubled debt restructuring involving nine commercial loan contracts to one borrower with a recorded investment of approximately $1.6 million along with another troubled debt restructuring classification during the quarter ending December 31, 2017 involving five commercial loans totaling $4.7 million that are current on all interest payments due with no expected losses at this time.  For purposes of the determination of an allowance for loan losses on these TDRs, as an identified TDR, the Company considers a loss probable on the loan and, as a result, the loan is reviewed for specific impairment in accordance with the Company's allowance for loan loss methodology.  If it is determined losses are probable on such TDRs, either because of delinquency or other credit quality indicator, the Company establishes specific reserves for these loans. As of December 31, 2017, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to debtors owing sums to the Company whose terms have been modified in TDRs.
June 30, 2016 
Number of
Contracts
  
Pre-Modification
Recorded
Investment
  
Post-Modification
Recorded
Investment
 
Troubled Debt Restructurings  9  $1,990  $1,990 
Troubled Debt Restructurings that Subsequently Defaulted  --  $--  $-- 
 
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4. Deposits

Deposits at MarchDecember 31, 2017 and June 30, 20162017 consist of the following classifications:

 March 31, 2017  June 30, 2016  December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
Non-Interest Bearing $55,605  $39,280  $60,860  $54,420 
NOW Accounts  33,997   37,761   30,382   34,500 
Money Markets  44,947   49,251   45,977   42,439 
Passbook Savings  36,490   29,033   37,210   35,050 
  171,039   155,325   174,429   166,409 
                
Certificates of Deposit  155,405   132,497   167,796   162,636 
                
Total Deposits $326,444  $287,822  $342,225  $329,045 

5. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per common share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and common share equivalents that would arise from the exercise of dilutive securities. Earnings per share for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 and 2016 were calculated as follows:

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
  
Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  
Three Months Ended
December 31,
  
Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
 2017  2016  2017  2016  2017  2016  2017  2016 
 (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data) 
                        
Net income $852  $774  $2,617  $2,396  $361  $763  $1,369  $1,765 
                                
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic  1,819   1,851   1,814   1,892   1,801   1,812   1,807   1,812 
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents  109   63   88   66   102   84   100   75 
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  1,928   1,914   1,902   1,958   1,903   1,896   1,907   1,887 
                                
Basic earnings per share $0.47  $0.42  $1.44  $1.27  $0.20  $0.42  $0.76  $0.97 
Diluted earnings per share $0.44  $0.40  $1.38  $1.22  $0.19  $0.40  $0.72  $0.94 

For the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 and 2016, there were outstanding options to purchase 301,334296,551 and 304,952302,077 shares, respectively, at a weighted average exercise price of $17.82$17.88 and $17.79$17.81 per share, respectively and for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 and 2016, there were outstanding options to purchase 302,178299,551 and 263,014302,588 shares, respectively, at a weighted average exercise price of $17.81$17.85 and $16.88$17.80 per share, respectively. For the quarter ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 and 2016, 109,14598,024 options and 63,30083,822 options, respectively, were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share.

The following table presents the components of weighted average outstanding shares for purposes of calculating earnings per share:

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
  
Nine Months Ended
March 31
  
Three Months Ended
December 31,
  
Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
 2017  2016  2017  2016  2017  2016  2017  2016 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
      
Average common shares issued  3,062   3,062   3,062   3,062   3,062   3,062   3,062   3,062 
Average unearned ESOP shares  (125)  (137)  (129)  (140)  (117)  (129)  (119)  (130)
Average unearned RRP shares  (10)  (25)  (16)  (32)  (3)  (19)  (3)  (19)
Average Company stock purchased  (1,108)  (1,049)  (1,103)  (998)  
(1,141
)  
(1,102
)  (1,133)  (1,101)
                                
Weighted average shares outstanding  1,819   1,851   1,814   1,892   1,801   1,812   1,807   1,812 
 
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6. Stock-Based Compensation

Recognition and Retention Plan

On August 10, 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2005 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement (the "2005 Recognition Plan") as an incentive to retain personnel of experience and ability in key positions.  The aggregate number of shares of the Company's common stock subject to award under the 2005 Recognition Plan totaled 63,547 shares (as adjusted for the exchange ratio of 0.9110 on December 22, 2010).  As the shares were acquired for the 2005 Recognition Plan, the purchase price of these shares was recorded as a contra equity account.  As the shares are distributed, the contra equity account is reduced.  The 2005 Recognition Plan terminated on June 8, 2015 and the remaining 564 shares vested on August 19, 2015.

On December 23, 2011, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2011 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement (the "2011 Recognition Plan", together with the 2005 Recognition  Plan, the  "Recognition Plan") as an incentive to retain personnel of experience and ability in key positions.  The aggregate number of shares of the Company's common stock available for award under the 2011 Recognition Plan totaled 77,808 shares, all of which were awarded as of MarchDecember 31, 2017.

Recognition Plan shares are earned by recipients at a rate of 20% of the aggregate number of shares covered by the Recognition Plan award over five years.  Generally, if the employment of an employee or service as a non-employee director is terminated prior to the fifth anniversary of the date of grant of Recognition Plan share award, the recipient shallwill forfeit the right to any shares subject to the award that have not been earned.  In the case of death or disability of the recipient or a change in control of the Company, the Recognition Plan awards will be vested and shall be distributed as soon as practicable thereafter.

The cost associated with the 2005 Recognition Plan is based on a share price of $10.93 (as adjusted), which represents the market price of the Company's stock on the date on which the 2005 Recognition Plan shares were granted. The cost associated with the 2011 Recognition Plan is based on share prices of $14.70 and $18.92 on January 31, 2012 and July 31, 2014, respectively, which represents the fair market price of the Company's stock on the dates on which the 2011 Recognition Plan shares were granted. The cost of the Recognition Plan is being recognized over the five year vesting period.  Compensation expense pertaining to the 2011 Recognition Plan was $140,000,$14,000 and $116,000, for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017.2017 and 2016, respectively.

Stock Option Plan

On August 10, 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2005 Stock Option Plan (the "2005 Option Plan") for the benefit of directors, officers, and other key employees.  The aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2005 Option Plan totaled 158,868 (as adjusted for the exchange ratio).  Both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted under the 2005 Option Plan.  The 2005 Stock Option Plan terminated on June 8, 2015, however outstanding stock options will remain in effect for the remainder of their original ten year terms.

On December 23, 2011, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2011 Stock Option Plan (the "2011 Option Plan", together with the 2005 Option Plan, the "Option Plans") for the benefit of directors, officers, and other key employees.  The aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2011 Option Plan totaled 194,522, all of which were awarded as of March 31, 2017.194,522.  Both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted under the 2011 Option Plan.
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Stock Option Plan (continued)

On August 19, 2010 and July 31, 2014, the Company granted 21,616 options and 2,133 options, respectively, under the 2005 Option Plan that were previously forfeited (as adjusted for the conversion) at an exercise price of $10.93 and $18.92 per share, respectively.  On January 31, 2012 and July 31, 2014, 165,344 options and 29,178 options, respectively, were granted to directors and employees at an exercise price of $14.70 and $18.92 per share, respectively, under the 2011 Option Plan.  As of MarchDecember 31, 2017, there were no389 stock options available for future grant under the 2005 Option Plan or the 2011 Option Plan.

Under the Option Plans, the exercise price of each option cannot be less than the fair market value of the underlying common stock as of the date of the option grant, and the maximum term is ten years. Incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options granted under the Option Plans become vested and exercisable at a rate of 20% per year over five years, commencing one year from the date of the grant, with an additional 20% vesting on each successive anniversary of the date the option was granted.  No vesting shall occur after an employee's employment or service as a director is terminated.  In the event of the death or disability of an employee or director or change in control of the Company, the unvested options shall become vested and exercisable.  The Company accounts for the Option Plans under the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation.
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6.Stock-Based Compensation (continued)

Incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options granted under the Option Plan become vested and exercisable at a rate of 20% per year over five years, commencing one year from the date of the grant, with an additional 20% vesting on each successive anniversary of the date the option was granted.  No vesting shall occur after an employee's employment or service as a director is terminated.  In the event of death or disability of an employee or director or change in control of the Company, the unvested options shall become vested and exercisable.  The Company recognizes compensation expense during the vesting period based on the fair value of the option on the date of the grant.  For the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 and 2016, compensation expense under the Option Plans charged to operations was $101,000.$68,000 and $84,000, respectively.

Stock Incentive Plan

On November 12, 2014, the shareholders of the Company approved the adoption of the Company's 2014 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan") for the benefit of employees and non-employee directors as an incentive to contribute to the success of the Company and reward employees for outstanding performance and the attainment of targeted goals.  The Stock Incentive Plan covers a total of 150,000 shares, of which no more than 37,500 shares, or 25% of the plan, may be share rewards.  The balance of the plan is reserved for stock option awards which would total 112,500 stock options, assuming all the share awards are issued. All incentive stock options granted under the Stock Incentive Plan are intended to comply with the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code.  On October 26, 2015, the Company granted a total of 34,500 plan share awards and 103,500 stock options to directors, officers, and other key employees vesting ratably over five years. The Stock Incentive Plan cost is recognized over the five year vesting period. During the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 the Company recognized $197,000$68,000 and $131,000, respectively, in expenses related to the Stock Incentive Plan.

7. Related Party Transactions

Certain directors and executive officers were indebted to the Bank in the approximate aggregate amounts of $3.9 million and $2.8 million and $3.8 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017 and June 30, 2016,2017, respectively.

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8. Fair Value Disclosures

The following disclosure is made in accordance with the requirements of ASC 825, Financial Instruments.  Financial instruments are defined as cash and contractual rights and obligations that require settlement, directly or indirectly, in cash.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values have been estimated using the present value of future cash flows or other valuation techniques.  The results of these techniques are highly sensitive to the assumptions used, such as those concerning appropriate discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, which require considerable judgment.  Accordingly, estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current settlement of the underlying financial instruments.

ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements.  These disclosures should not be interpreted as representing an aggregate measure of the underlying value of the Company.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair values of financial instruments:

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amount approximates the fair value of cash and cash equivalents.

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Investment Securities to be Held-to-Maturity and Available-for-Sale
Fair values for investment securities, including mortgage-backed securities, are based on quoted market prices, where available.  If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments.  The carrying values of restricted or non-marketable equity securities approximate their fair values.  The carrying amount of accrued investment income approximates its fair value.

Mortgage Loans Held-for-Sale
Because these loans are normally disposed of within ninety days of origination, their carrying value closely approximates the fair value of such loans.

Loans Receivable
For variable-rate loans that re-price frequently and with no significant changes in credit risk, fair value approximates the carrying value.  Fair values for other loans are estimated using the discounted value of expected future cash flows. Interest rates used are those being offered currently for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.

Deposit Liabilities
The fair values for demand deposit accounts are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date, that is, their carrying amounts.  Fair values for other deposit accounts are estimated using the discounted value of expected future cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar maturities.

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank
The carrying amount of short-term borrowings approximates their fair value.  The fair value of long-term debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar borrowing arrangements.

Off-Balance Sheet Credit-Related Instruments
Fair values for outstanding mortgage loan commitments to lend are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining term of the agreements, customer credit quality, and changes in lending rates.

The fair value of interest rate floors and caps contained in some loan servicing agreements and variable rate mortgage loan contracts are considered immaterial within the context of fair value disclosure requirements.  Accordingly, no fair value estimate is provided for these instruments.
 
 
 
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8. Fair Value Disclosures (continued)

TheAt December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017, the carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments were as follows:

 March 31, 2017  June 30, 2016  December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017 
 Carrying  Estimated  Carrying  Estimated  Carrying  Estimated  Carrying  Estimated 
 Value  Fair Value  Value  Fair Value  Value  Fair Value  Value  Fair Value 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
Financial Assets                        
Cash and Cash Equivalents $10,960  $10,960  $4,756  $4,756  $9,444  $9,444  $11,905  $11,905 
Securities Available-for-Sale  38,998   38,998   50,173   50,173   33,497   33,497   36,935   36,935 
Securities to be Held-to-Maturity  28,897   28,311   2,349   2,349   28,074   27,580   28,357   27,989 
Loans Held-for-Sale  5,877   5,877   11,919   11,919   2,750   2,750   13,631   13,631 
Loans Receivable  305,484   296,017   290,827   290,339   316,090   307,255   312,772   301,741 
                                
Financial Liabilities                                
Deposits  326,444   310,268   287,822   285,503   342,225   328,671  $329,045  $313,514 
Advances from FHLB  42,672   42,680   47,665   47,802   21,774   21,826   48,907   48,918 
                                
Off-Balance Sheet Items                                
Mortgage Loan Commitments  470   470   296   296  $5,140  $5,140  $457  $457 

The estimated fair values presented above could be materially different than net realizable value and are only indicative of the individual financial instrument's fair value.  Accordingly, these estimates should not be considered an indication of the fair value of the Company taken as a whole.

The Company follows the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820").  ASC 820 affirms a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  ASC 820 was issued to establish a uniform definition of fair value.  The definition of fair value is market-based as opposed to company-specific, and includes the following:

Defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability, in either case, through an orderly transaction between market participants at a measurement date and establishes a framework for measuring fair value;

Establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date;

Nullifies the guidance in EITF 02-3, which required the deferral of profit at inception of a transaction involving a derivative financial instrument in the absence of observable data supporting the valuation technique;

Eliminates large position discounts for financial instruments quoted in active markets and requires consideration of the company's creditworthiness when valuing liabilities; and

Expands disclosures about instruments that are measured at fair value.

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The standard establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements.  The valuation hierarchy favors the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date.  The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1 – Fair value is based upon quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets in which the Company can participate.
 
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Level 2 – Fair value is based upon (a) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; (b) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, that is, markets in which there are few transactions for the asset or liability, the prices are not current, or price quotations vary substantially either over time or among market makers, or in which little information is released publicly; (c) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability or (d) inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 – Fair value is based upon inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability.  These inputs reflect the Company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk).  These inputs are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances, which include the Company's own data. The Company's own data used to develop unobservable inputs are adjusted if information indicates that market participants would use different assumptions.

A financial instrument's categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The preceding methods described may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of the net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.  Furthermore, although the Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.  There have been no changes in the methodologies used during the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017.

Fair values of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at MarchDecember 31, 2017 and June 30, 20162017 are as follows:

 Fair Value Measurements Using:     Fair Value Measurements Using:    
March 31, 2017 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  
 
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  
 
 
 
Total
 
December 31, 2017 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  
 
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  
 
 
 
Total
 
 (In Thousands)  (In Thousands) 
Available-for-Sale                        
Debt Securities                        
FHLMC
 $--  $8,969  $--  $8,969  $--  $7,818  $--  $7,818 
FNMA  --   21,065   --   21,065   --   14,038   --   14,038 
GNMA  --   8,964   --   8,964   --   11,641   --   11,641 
                                
Total $--  $38,998  $--  $38,998  $--  $33,497  $--  $33,497 
Held-to-Maturity                
Debt Securities                
FNMA $--  $25,523  $--  $25,523 

  Fair Value Measurements Using:    
June 30, 2017 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  
 
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  
 
 
 
Total
 
     (In Thousands)       
Available-for-Sale            
Debt Securities            
   FHLMC $--  $8,848  $--  $8,848 
   FNMA  --   19,957   --   19,957 
   GNMA  --   8,130   --   8,130 
                 
Total $--  $36,935  $--  $36,935 

  Fair Value Measurements Using:    
June 30, 2016 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  
Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  
 
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  
 
 
 
Total
 
     (In Thousands)       
Available-for-Sale            
Debt Securities            
   FHLMC $--  $10,793  $--  $10,793 
   FNMA  --   27,223   --   27,223 
   GNMA  --   12,157   --   12,157 
                 
Total $--  $50,173  $--  $50,173 
 

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9. Subsequent Events

In accordance with FASB ASC 855, Subsequent Events, the Company evaluateshas evaluated subsequent events and transactionsthrough the date that occur after the balance sheet date for potential recognition in the consolidated financial statements.statements were available to be issued.  The effect of all subsequent events that provideprovided additional evidence of conditions that existed at the balance sheet date are recognized in the consolidated financial statements as of MarchDecember 31, 2017.  In preparing these consolidated financial statements, the Company evaluated the events and transactions that occurred through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General

The Company's results of operations are primarily dependent on the results of the Bank, which became a wholly owned subsidiary upon completion of the second-step conversion and reorganization of the Bank on December 22, 2010. The Bank's results of operations depend, to a large extent, on net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on its loan and investment portfolios and the cost of funds, consisting of the interest paid on deposits and borrowings.  Results of operations are also affected by provisions for loan losses and loan sale activities.  Non-interest expense principally consists of compensation and employee benefits, office occupancy and equipment expense, data processing, and other expense.  Our results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in interest rates, government policies, and actions of regulatory authorities.  Future changes in applicable law, regulations, or government policies may materially impact our financial conditions and results of operations.

Home Federal Bank operates from its homemain office and an administrative office in Shreveport, Louisiana and sixfive full service branch offices located in Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana.  The Company's primary market area is the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area.  The Company offers security brokerage and advisory services through a third party provider. The Bank's homeprovider at its agency office, which also serves as the office for the commercial lending division and as a loan production office.

Critical Accounting Policies

Allowance for Loan Losses.  The Company has identified the calculation of the allowance for loan losses as a critical accounting policy, due to the higher degree of judgment and complexity than its other significant accounting policies.  Provisions for loan losses are based upon management's periodic valuation and assessment of the overall loan portfolio and the underlying collateral, trends in non-performing loans, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level believed by management to represent all known and inherent losses in the portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable.  Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change.

Income Taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.  The realization of our deferred tax assets principally depends upon our achieving projected future taxable income.  We may change our judgments regarding future profitability due to future market conditions and other factors.  We may adjust our deferred tax asset balances, if our judgments change.

Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 20162017 to MarchDecember 31, 2017

General

At MarchDecember 31, 2017, the Company reported total assets amounted to $416.0of $411.8 million, a decrease of $14.8 million, or 3.5%, compared to $381.7total assets of $426.6 million at June 30, 2016, an increase of approximately $34.3 million, or 9.0%.2017. The increasedecrease in assets was comprised primarily of increasesdecreases in investment securitiesloans held-for-sale of $15.4$10.9 million, or 29.3%79.8%, from $52.5$13.6 million at June 30, 20162017 to $67.9$2.7 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017, loans receivable, netinvestment securities of $14.7$3.7 million, or 5.0%5.7%, from $290.8$65.3 million at June 30, 20162017 to $305.5$61.6 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017, and an increase in cash and cash equivalents of $6.2$2.5 million, or 130.4%, from $4.8 million at June 30, 2016 to $11.0 million at March 31, 2017. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in loans held-for-sale of $6.0 million, or 50.7%20.7%, from $11.9 million at June 30, 20162017 to $9.4 million at December 31, 2017, deferred tax assets of $610,000, or 38.1%, from $1.6 million at June 30, 2017 to $991,000 at December 31, 2017, and other assets of $428,000, or 48.4%, from $884,000 at June 30, 2017 to $456,000 at December 31, 2017.   These decreases were partially offset by an increase in loans receivable, net of $3.3 million, or 1.1%, from $312.8 million at June 30, 2017 to $316.1 million at December 31, 2017. The decrease in investment securities was primarily due to the sale of $3.5 million of mortgage-backed securities along with $5.9 million at Marchof principal repayments on mortgage-backed securities partially offset by purchases of mortgage backed securities that totaled $6.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2017.
 
 

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Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 20162017 to MarchDecember 31, 2017 (continued)

We realized a profit of $94,000 from the sale of the securities during the six months ended December 31, 2017.  The decrease in loans held-for-sale resulted primarily from a decrease in loans originated for sale during the six months ended December 31, 2017.  Other real estate owned remained at $540,000 at December 31, 2017, the same as June 30, 2017.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents increased $6.2decreased $2.5 million, or 130.4%20.7%, from $4.8$11.9 million at June 30, 20162017 to $11.0$9.4 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017. The $6.2$2.5 million increasedecrease in cash and cash equivalents was due in large part to an increase in deposits, partially offset by investment purchases net of investment principal payments, repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings, and normal cash fluctuations from lending and operating activities.help fund loan growth.

Loans Receivable, Net

Loans receivable, net, increased $14.7by $3.3 million, or 5.0%1.1%, to $305.5$316.1 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to $290.8$312.8 million at June 30, 2016.  During the nine months ended March 31, 2017, our total loan originations amounted to $215.7 million compared to $180.8 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2016.2017.  The increase in loans receivable, net was primarily due to increases in commercial businessone-to-four family residential loans of $7.7$3.7 million, multi-family residential loans of $9.6 million, commercial non-real estate loans of $550,000 and consumer loans of $30,000, partially offset by decreases in land loans of $4.4 million, commercial real estate loans of $4.8$4.9 million, one- to four-family residentialconstruction real estate loans of $2.4 million, and$805,000, home equity lines of credit of $2.9 million, partially offset by decreases$633,000,  and $101,000 in multi-family residential loans of $1.6 million, residential construction loans of $621,000,home equity and an increase in the allowance for loan losses of $737,000.second mortgage real estate loans.

Loans Held-for-Sale

Loans held-for-sale decreased $6.0$10.9 million, or 50.7%79.8%, from $11.9$13.6 million at June 30, 20162017 to $5.9$2.8 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017The decrease in loans held-for-sale resultedresults primarily from a decrease at March 31, 2017 in receivables from financial institutions purchasing the Company's loans held-for-sale.origination volume during the first six months of fiscal 2018.

Investment Securities

Investment securities amounted to $67.9$61.6 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to $52.5$65.3 million at June 30, 2016, an increase2017, a decrease of $15.4$3.7 million, or 29.3%5.7%. The increasedecrease in investment securities was primarily due to the purchasesale of $27.2mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale of $3.5 million and partial principal repayments on mortgage-backed securities of $5.9 million partially offset by purchases of mortgage backed securities to be held-to-maturity, partially offset by principal payments on mortgage-backed securities of $11.4 million during the period. We chose to place the securities in held-to-maturity as part of our interest rate risk management strategy.that totaled $6.1 million.

Premises and Equipment, Net

Premises and equipment, net decreased $312,000,$140,000, or 2.5%1.1%, to $12.1 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to $12.4$12.2 million at June 30, 2016, primarily due to the sale of real estate adjacent to the Bank's Viking Drive branch in August 2016 with a cost basis of $313,000.2017.


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Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2017 to December 31, 2017 (continued)
Asset Quality

At MarchDecember 31, 2017, the Company had $6.5$3.2 million of non-performing assets (defined as non-accruing loans, accruing loans 90 days or more past due, and other real estate owned) compared to $114,000$3.5 million of non-performing assets at June 30, 20162017, consisting of twonine commercial business loans to one borrower, seven single-family residential loans, one line of credit loans, and one residential lot in other real estate owned, and one single-family loan in other real estate owned at December 31, 2017 compared to four single family residential loans, two line of credit loans, fifteen commercial business loans, and one residential lot in other real estate owned described below at MarchJune 30, 2017. We had $7.5 million of loans classified as substandard at December 31, 2017 consisting of seven single-family residential loans, nine commercial business loans to one borrower, and five loans to one borrower consisting of two commercial real estate loans, two non-real estate loans, and one single family residential loan classified as substandard compared to twofour single family residential loans, at June 30, 2016. At March 31, 2017, the Company had two single family residential loans,one line of credit loan, one commercial real estate loan, and fifteen commercial business loans to two borrowers classified as substandard compared to two single family residential loans, one commercial real estate loan and nine commercial business loans to one borrower at June 30, 2016.2017.  There were no loans classified as doubtful at MarchDecember 31, 2017 or June 30, 2016.2017. During the quarter ended December 31, 2016, we became aware that one of two related borrowers related to theof fifteen commercial business loans in the aggregate amount of $2.8 million that arewere classified as substandard filed for Chapter 11 (reorganization) bankruptcy protection during that period.  We charged off nine of the fifteen commercial business loans in the amount of $797,000 against the allowance for loan losses during the three months ended September 30, 2017.  We received a principal paymentpayments in March 2017 for $272,000, May 2017 for $10,000 and monthly payments of $15,000 from August 2017 through December 2017 totaling $75,000 during the six months ended December 31, 2017 reducing our exposure to $2.5$1.6 million and expect to continue to receive future monthly adequate protection payments.  These loans continue to be classified as substandard and are on non-accrual at December 31, 2017.  We are continuing to monitor these credits and presently believe that our allowance for loan losses at MarchDecember 31, 2017 is adequate. No additional losses are currently anticipated with respect to these loans.

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Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2016 to March 31, 2017 (continued)

There were three separate transactions during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 that totaled $3.7 million and were reflected in the balance of real estate owned at quarter-end.  Property securing a residential lot loan was foreclosed on and booked as real estate owned for $540,000 representing ninety percent of the appraisal value of $600,000.  A charge-off was posted to the allowance for loan losses in the amount of $15,500, which was the difference between the loan balance and the $540,000 posted to real estate owned.  During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, we also had a one- to four-family residence that was owner occupied which was booked for $270,000 as real estate owned.  We acquired ninety one- to four-family residential rental properties from one borrower by dation en paiement (deed in lieu of foreclosure) during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 and posted to real estate owned with a valuation of $2.9 million.  We currently believe there will be no material loss on the sale of these ninety one- to- four- family properties.  These properties are currently being marketed to investors.  As of the date hereof, 100.0% of such properties are under contract for sale.

Total Liabilities

Total liabilities increased $32.6decreased $14.5 million, or 9.6%3.8%, from $338.3$380.4 million at June 30, 20162017 to $370.9$365.9 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017, primarily due to an increase in total deposits of $38.6 million, or 13.4%, to $326.4 million at March 31, 2017 compared to $287.8 million at June 30, 2016, partially offset by a decrease in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas of $5.0$27.1 million, or 10.5%55.5%, to $42.7$21.8 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to $47.7$48.9 million at June 30, 2016.2017, partially offset by an increase of $13.2 million in total deposits, or 4.0%, to $342.2 million at December 31, 2017 compared to $329.0 million at June 30, 2017.  The increase in deposits was primarily due to a $16.3$6.4 million, or 41.5%11.8%, increase in non-interest bearing demand deposits from $39.3$54.4 million at June 30, 20162017 to $55.6$60.9 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017, a $22.9$5.2 million, or 17.3%3.2%, increase in certificates of deposit from $132.5$162.6 million at June 30, 20162017 to $155.4$167.8 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017,  and a $7.5$2.2 million, or 25.7%6.2%, increase in savings deposits from $29.0$35.0 million at June 30, 20162017 to $36.5$37.2 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017, and a $3.5 million, or 8.3%, increase in money market deposits from $42.4 million at June 30, 2017 to $46.0 million at December 31, 2017 partially offset by a decrease of $3.8$4.1 million, or 10.1%11.9%, in NOW accounts from $37.8$34.5 million at June 30, 20162017 to $34.0$30.4 million at March 31, 2017, and a decrease of $4.3 million, or 8.7%, in money market deposits from $49.3 million at June 30, 2016 to $44.9 million at MarchDecember 31, 2017.  At MarchDecember 31, 2017, the Company had $13.4$10.7 million in brokered deposits compared to $8.2$11.5 million at June 30, 2016.2017.  The increasedecrease in brokered deposits is due to purchases of $10.0 million in brokered deposits during the nine months ended March 31, 2017, partially offset by $4.8 million of brokered deposits that had matured during the period.six month period ended December 31, 2017. The brokered certificates of deposit which have maturity dates greater than twelve months are callable by Home Federal Bank after twelve months pursuant to early redemption provisions.  The increase$856,000 decrease in certificatesother liabilities was primarily due to payment of depositproperty taxes out of loan escrow accounts.

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' equity decreased $314,000, or 0.7%, to $45.9 million at December 31, 2017 from $46.2 million at June 30, 2017.  The decrease in shareholders' equity was primarily due to the acquisition of an $8.0Company stock of $1.4 million, certificatepayment of deposit from one depositor.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' equity increased $1.8, or 4.1%, to $45.2 million at March 31, 2017 from $43.4 million at June 30, 2016.  The primary reasons fordividends of $466,000, and a decrease in the increase in stockholders' equity from June 30, 2016 wereCompany's accumulated other comprehensive income of $239,000, partially offset by net income of $2.6$1.4 million, the vesting of restricted stock awards, stock options, and the release of share awards, and the release of employee stock ownership plan shares totaling $639,000,$382,000, and proceeds from the issuance of common stock from the exercise of stock options and release of share awards of $199,000.  These increases in stockholders' equity were partially offset by dividends paid totaling $529,000, acquisition of Company stock of $592,000, and a decrease in the Company's accumulated other comprehensive income of $547,000.$57,000.

The Bank is required to meet minimum capital standards promulgated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC").  At MarchDecember 31, 2017, Home Federal Bank's regulatory capital was well in excess of the minimum capital requirements.
 
 
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Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and NineSix Month Periods Ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 and 2016

General

Net income amounted to $852,000$361,000 for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to $774,000$763,000 for the same period in 2016, an increasea decrease of $78,000,$402,000, or 10.1%52.7%.  The increasedecrease was primarily due to a $302,000,$795,000, or 9.4%, increase in net interest income, and a $10,000, or 1.3%, increase in non-interest income, partially offset by an increase of $119,000, or 4.3%, in non-interest expense, a $65,000, or 72.2%, increase in provision for loan losses, and a $50,000, or 13.2%250.8%, increase in the provision for income tax expense for the 2017 periodand a $124,000, or 15.1%, decrease in non-interest income offset by a $426,000, or 13.7%, increase in net interest income and a $91,000 or 3.2%, decrease in non-interest expense compared to the same period in 2016.

Net income amounted to $2.6$1.4 million for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to net income of $2.4$1.8 million for the same period in 2016, an increasea decrease of $221,000,$396,000, or 9.2%22.4%. The increasedecrease was primarily due to a $903,000,an $868,000, or 9.5%106.5%, increase in net interestthe provision for income tax expense and an increasea decrease of $416,000,$274,000, or 18.0%14.1%, in non-interest income, partially offset by a $574,000,$711,000, or 317.1%11.4%, increase in the provision for loan losses, a $439,000, or 5.5%, increase in non-interest expense, and an increase of $85,000, or 7.3%, in the provision for income tax expense.

The increases in net interest income for both the three and nine months ended March 31, 2017 were primarily due to increases in total interest income, partially offset by increases in the Company's cost of funds for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2017 compared to both prior year periods.income.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 was $3.5$3.7 million, an increase of $302,000,$326,000, or 9.4%9.6%, in comparison to $3.2$3.4 million for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2016. This increase was primarily due to an increase of $370,000,$525,000, or 9.6%12.9%, in total interest income, partially offset by an increase of $68,000,$199,000, or 10.5%30.3%, in the Company's cost of funds. The cost of funds from Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings increased $55,000,$28,000, or 90.2%31.5%, compared to the prior year three month period and interest paid on deposits increased $18,000,$175,000, or 3.1%31.1%, compared to the prior year three month period. Interest paid on other borrowings decreased $5,000$4,000 compared to the prior year three month period. The Company's average interest rate spread was 3.44%3.54% for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to 3.57%3.49% for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2016.  The Company's net interest margin was 3.62%3.76% for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to 3.75%3.67% for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2016.  The decreaseincrease in the average interest rate spread on a comparative quarterly basis was primarily the result of a decreasean increase of fifteen26 basis points in average rate on interest-earning assets. The decreaseincrease in net interest margin was primarily the result of a higher percentage increase in the average volume of interest-earninginterest-bearing assets for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to the prior year quarterly period.

Net interest income for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 was $10.4$7.5 million, an increase of $903,000,$611,000, or 9.5%8.9%, in comparison to the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2016.  The increase in net interest income for the ninesix month period was primarily due to a $930,000,$1.0 million, or 8.1%12.5%, increase in total interest income, partially offset by an increase of $27,000,$412,000, or 1.4%31.8%, in interest expense on borrowings and deposits due to a $114,000$342,000 increase in interest paid on deposits,  and a $77,000 increase in cost of funds from FHLB borrowings, partially offset by an $83,000 decrease in interest paid on deposits.Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings.  The Company's average interest rate spread was 3.50%3.53% for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017, compared to 3.47%3.71% for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2016. The Company's net interest margin was 3.68%3.75% for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017, compared to 3.66%3.85% for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2016. The increasedecrease in the average interest rate spread is attributable primarily to a decreasean increase of six20 basis points in average rate on interest bearing liabilities. The increasedecrease in net interest margin was primarily the result of a lower percentagean increase in the average volume of interest earning assetsrates on interest-bearing liabilities for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to the prior nineyear six month period.

 
 
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Provision for Losses on Loans

Based on an analysis of historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by Home Federal Bank, the status of past due principal and interest payments, general economic conditions, particularly as such conditions relate to our market area, and other factors related to the collectability of Home Federal Bank's loan portfolio, a provision for loan losses of $155,000$200,000 and $755,000$500,000 was made during the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember  31, 2017, respectively, compared to a $90,000$300,000 and $181,000$600,000 provision made during the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2016, respectively.2016. The allowance for loan losses was $3.6$3.4 million, or 1.16%1.07% of total loans receivable, at MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to $2.8$3.4 million, or 0.97%1.14% of total loans receivable, at June 30,December 31, 2016.

At MarchDecember 31, 2017, Home Federal Bank had $2.7 million in non-performing loans and $540,000 in other real estate owned which totaled $3.2 million in non-performing assets.  At December 31, 2016, Home Federal Bank had $4.2 million in non-performing loans and no real-estate owned. At December 31, 2017, the Company had $6.5 million of non-performing assets compared to $114,000 of non-performing assets at June 30, 2016 consisting of two single-familyseven single family residential loans, fifteenone line of credit loan, and nine commercial business loans and other real estate owned at March 31, 2017to one borrower classified as substandard compared to twofour single family residential loans, one commercial real estate loan, and nine commercial business loans to one borrower at June 30, 2016. At March 31, 2017, the Company had two single family residential loans, one commercial real estateland loan and fifteen commercial business loans to two borrowers classified as substandard compared to two single family residential loans, one commercial real estate loan and nine commercial business loans to one borrower at June 30,December 31, 2016. There were no loans classified as doubtful at MarchDecember 31, 2017 or June 30,December 31, 2016. During the quarter endedAt both December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we became aware that two borrowers relatedthe Bank had troubled debt restructurings involving nine commercial loan contracts to the fifteenone borrower with a recorded investment of approximately $1.6 million along with another troubled debt restructuring at December 31, 2017 involving five commercial business loans in the aggregate amount of $2.8totaling $4.7 million that are classified as substandard filed for Chapter 11 (reorganization) bankruptcy protection during that period. We received a principal payment in March 2017 for $272,000 reducing our exposure to $2.5 million and expect to continue to receive future monthly adequate protection payments.  We are continuing to monitor these credits and presently believe that our allowance for loancurrent on all interest payments due with no expected losses at March 31, 2017 is adequate.  No additionalthis time.  There can be no assurance that the loan loss allowance will be sufficient to cover losses are currently anticipated with respect to these loans.on non-performing assets in the future.

Non-interest Income

Total non-interest income amounted to $785,000$697,000 for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017, an increasea decrease of $10,000,$124,000, or 1.3%15.1%, compared to $775,000$821,000 for the same period in 2016.  The increasedecrease was due to increasesdecreases of $56,000 in service charges on deposit accounts and $6,000 in other non-interest income, partially offset by a decrease of $49,000$157,000 in gain on sale of loans and a decreaseoffset by an increase of $3,000$37,000 in income from bank owned life insurance compared to the same period in 2016.service charges on deposit accounts.

Total non-interest income amounted to $2.7$1.7 million for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017, an increasea decrease of $416,000,$274,000, or 18.0%14.1%, compared to $2.3$1.9 million for the same period in 2016.  The increasedecrease was primarily due to increasesdecreases of $182,000$350,000 in gain on sale of loans, $131,000$111,000 in gain on sale of real estate, and a $3,000 decrease in bank owned life insurance income partially offset by a $94,000 increase on gain on sale of securities, a $90,000 increase in service charges on deposit accounts and $110,000a $5,000 increase in gain on sale of real estate, partially offset by a $10,000 decrease in income from bank owned life insurance compared to the same period in 2016.
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other non-interest income.

Non-interest Expense

Total non-interest expense increased $119,000,decreased $91,000, or 4.3%3.2%, for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to the prior year period.  The increasedecrease in non-interest expense was primarily due to increasesdecreases of $66,000 in advertising expense, $32,000 in other non-interest expense, $29,000$156,000 in compensation and benefits expense, $29,000expenses and $64,000 in advertising expense. The decreases were partially offset by increases of $50,000 in occupancy and equipment expense, $18,000$40,000 in other non-interest expense, $24,000 in loan and collection expense, and $8,000 in franchise and bank shares tax expense. The increases were partially offset by decreases of $33,000 in legal fees, $18,000$20,000 in deposit insurance premiums, and $12,000$6,000 in data processing expense.

Total non-interest expense increased $439,000,decreased $35,000, or 5.5%0.6%, for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 compared to the prior year period. The increasedecrease in non-interest expense for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, is primarily attributable to increasesdecreases of $178,000$163,000 in compensation and benefits expense,  $133,000$96,000 in advertising expense, and $7,000 in audit and examination fees.  These decreases were partially offset by increases of $91,000 in other non-interest expense, $61,000 in legal fees, $53,000 in occupancy and equipment, expense, $106,000 in advertising expense, $49,000 in loan collection expense, $26,000 in franchise and bank shares tax expense, $25,000$18,000 in data processing expense, $5,000 in loan and $18,000 in other non-interest expense.  These increases were partially offset by decreases of $73,000collection expense, and $3,000 in deposit insurance premiums and $23,000 in legal fees.

The increase in occupancy and equipment expense for both the three and nine months ended March 31, 2017, was primarily due to our new branch location in North Shreveport that opened in May 2016. The increases in compensation and benefits expense were a result of normal compensation and benefits increases, including increases in stock option and plan share award expense, and the hiring of additional commercial and residential loan officers.  The aggregate compensation expense recognized by the Company for its Stock Option, Share Award, ESOP, and Recognition and Retention Plans amounted to $187,000$154,000 and $654,000$305,000 for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017, respectively, compared to $217,000$238,000 and $581,000$468,000 for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2016.2016, respectively.

The Louisiana bank shares tax is assessed on the Bank's equity and earnings.  For the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017, the Company recognized franchise and bank shares tax expense of $91,000$103,000 and $292,000$201,000, respectively, compared to $83,000$106,000 and $266,000,$201,000, respectively, for the same periods in 2016.

Income Taxes

Income taxes amounted to $428,000$1.1 million and $1.2$1.7 million for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017, resulting in an effective tax rate of 33.4% and 32.2%, respectively.  Income taxes amounted to $378,000$317,000 and $1.2 million$815,000 for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2016, respectively, resulting in an effective tax rate of 32.8% and 32.6%.respectively.  The increase or decrease in the effective income tax ratestaxes for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2017, is primarily due to the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act") which President Trump signed into law on December 22, 2017.  The Tax Act reduced the corporate tax rate to 21% effective January 1, 2018.  In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, the effects of the new legislation are recognized upon enactment, which for federal legislation is the date the President signs a bill into law.  Therefore, the Company's deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were remeasured at the enacted tax rate expected to apply when these assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled.  As a result of the effect of non-taxable income changes andtax law change, the Company recorded a decrease in its net deferred tax asset valuation account adjustments.

assets of $642,000 with a corresponding increase in income tax expense of $642,000 for both the three months and six months ended December 31, 2017.
 

 
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Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid.  The following table shows for the periods indicated the total dollar amount of interest from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin. Tax-exempt income and yields have not been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis. All average balances are based on monthly balances. Management does not believe that the monthly averages differ significantly from what the daily averages would be.

  Three Months Ended December 31, 
  2017  2016 
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
  (Dollars In Thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                  
     Loans receivable $326,397  $4,280   5.20% $302,592  $3,794   4.97%
     Investment securities  58,740   280   1.89   59,234   260   1.74 
     Interest-earning deposits  8,211   27   1.30   6,662   8   0.48 
          Total interest-earning assets $393,348   4,587   4.63% $368,488   4,062   4.37%
Non-interest-earning assets  25,626           23,439         
          Total assets $418,974          $391,927         
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
     Savings accounts $37,317   50   0.53% $32,350   38   0.47%
     NOW accounts  34,664   41   0.47   36,321   48   0.52 
     Money market accounts  41,836   41   0.39   46,398   36   0.31 
     Certificate accounts  168,085   606   1.43   139,218   441   1.26 
          Total interest-bearing deposits  281,902   738   1.04   254,287   563   0.88 
Other bank borrowings  126   1   3.15   457   5   3.48 
FHLB advances  30,408   117   1.53   42,294   89   0.83 
          Total interest-bearing liabilities $312,436   856   1.09% $297,038   657   0.44%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:                        
     Non-interest bearing demand accounts  58,603           48,827         
     Other liabilities  1,005           1,462         
          Total liabilities  372,044           347,327         
Total Stockholders' Equity(1)  46,930           44,600         
                         
          Total liabilities and equity $418,974          $391,927         
                         
Net interest-earning assets $80,912          $71,450         
                         
Net interest income; average interest rate spread(2)     $3,731   3.54%     $3,405   3.49%
Net interest margin(3)          3.76%          3.67%
Average interest-earning assets to average
  interest-bearing liabilities 
          125.90%          124.05%

  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2017  2016 
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
  (Dollars In Thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                  
     Investment securities $67,973  $309   1.82% $43,007  $199   1.85%
     Loans receivable  314,730   3,912   4.97   288,028   3,644   5.06 
     Interest-earning deposits  6,496   11   0.68   12,288   19   0.62 
          Total interest-earning assets  389,199   4,232   4.35  343,323   3,862   4.50
Non-interest-earning assets  26,331           23,670         
          Total assets $415,530          $366,993         
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
     Savings accounts 35,880   45   0.50 25,219   25   0.39
     NOW accounts  33,687   46   0.54   35,779   70   0.79 
     Money market accounts  44,773   34   0.31   48,296   37   0.31 
     Certificate accounts  147,641   466   1.26   139,644   441   1.26 
          Total interest-bearing deposits  261,981   591   0.90   248,938   573   0.92 
Other bank borrowings  467   6   4.65   940   11   4.68 
FHLB advances  51,827   116   0.90   26,574   61   0.92 
          Total interest-bearing liabilities  314,275   713   0.91%  276,452   645   0.93%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:                        
     Non-interest bearing demand accounts  51,435           43,816         
     Other liabilities  1,920           2,172         
          Total liabilities  367,630           322,440         
Total Stockholders' Equity(1)  47,900           44,553         
                         
          Total liabilities and equity $415,530          $366,993         
                         
Net interest-earning assets $74,924          $66,871         
                         
Net interest income; average interest rate spread(2)     $3,519   3.44%     $3,217   3.57%
                         
Net interest margin(3)          3.62%          3.75%
                         
Average interest-earning assets to average
  interest-bearing liabilities
          123.84%          124.19%
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(1)Includes retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive loss.
(2)Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)Net interest margin is net interest income divided by net average interest-earning assets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 Nine Months Ended March 31,  Six Months Ended December 31, 
 2017  2016  2017  2016 
 
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/
Rate
  
Average
Balance
  Interest  
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
 (Dollars In Thousands)  (Dollars In Thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                                    
Loans receivable $326,128  $8,564   5.21% $291,796  $7,688   5.23%
Investment securities $61,846  $766   1.65% $42,737  $586   1.83%  59,647   551   1.83   56,768   457   1.60 
Loans receivable  309,292   11,600   5.00   282,948   10,821   5.10 
Interest-earning deposits  5,207   23   0.59   19,657   52   0.35   9,895   65   1.30   4,900   12   0.49 
Total interest-earning assets  376,345   12,389   4.39%  345,342   11,459   4.42% $395,670   9,180   4.60% $353,464   8,157   4.58%
Non-interest-earning assets  26,333           23,769           26,050           34,934         
Total assets $402,678          $369,111          $421,720          $388,398         
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                                
Savings accounts $32,886   114   0.46% $22,511   63   0.37% $36,536   98   0.53% $30,895   69   0.44%
NOW accounts  34,713   144   0.55   35,175   224   0.85   35,472   85   0.48   35,639   98   0.55 
Money market accounts  46,246   109   0.32   47,544   109   0.31   41,659   79   0.38   47,053   75   0.32 
Certificate accounts  140,609   1,327   1.26   143,563   1,381   1.28   166,288   1,183   1.41   136,019   861   1.26 
Total interest-bearing deposits  254,454   1,694   0.89   248,793   1,777   0.95   279,955   1,445   1.02   249,606   1,103   0.88 
Other bank borrowings  472   14   4.24   559   18   4.29   62   1   3.20   429   8   3.70 
FHLB advances  46,914   300   0.85   27,751   186   0.89   36,634   261   1.41   44,330   184   0.82 
Total interest-bearing liabilities $301,840   2,008   0.89% $277,103   1,981   0.95% $316,651   1,707   1.07% $294,365   1,295   0.87%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:                                                
Non-interest bearing demand accounts  50,646           44,210           57,159           48,071         
Other liabilities  2,749           2,384           1,117           1,620         
Total liabilities  355,235           323,697           374,927           344,056         
Total Stockholders' Equity(1)  47,443           45,414           46,793           44,342         
                                                
Total liabilities and equity $402,678          $369,111          $421,720          $388,398         
                                                
Net interest-earning assets $74,505          $68,239          $78,956          $59,099         
                                                
Net interest income; average interest rate spread(2)     $10,381   3.50%     $9,478   3.47%     $7.473   3.53%     $6,862   3.71%
                        
Net interest margin(3)          3.68%          3.66%          3.75%          3.85%
                        
Average interest-earning assets to average
interest-bearing liabilities
          124.68%          124.63%          124.93%          120.08%
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(1)Includes retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive loss.
(2)Interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted-average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted-average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.
(3)Net interest margin is net interest income divided by net average interest-earning assets.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Home Federal Bank maintains levels of liquid assets deemed adequate by management.  The Bank adjusts its liquidity levels to fund deposit outflows, repay its borrowings, and to fund loan commitments.  Home Federal Bank also adjusts liquidity as appropriate to meet asset and liability management objectives.

Home Federal Bank's primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization and prepayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments, loan sales, and earnings and funds provided from operations.  While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition.  The Bank sets the interest rates on its deposits to maintain a desired level of total deposits.  In addition, Home Federal Bank invests excess funds in short-term interest-earning accounts and other assets which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements.  Home Federal Bank's deposit accounts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas amounted to $382,000$569,000 at MarchDecember 31, 2017.
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A significant portion of Home Federal Bank's liquidity consists of securities classified as available-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents.   Home Federal Bank's primary sources of cash are net income, principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, and increases in deposit accounts.  If Home Federal Bank requires funds beyond its ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements exist with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas which provides an additional source of funds.  At MarchDecember 31, 2017, Home Federal Bank had $42.7$21.8 million in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and had $141.0$146.5 million in additional borrowing capacity.  Additionally, at MarchDecember 31, 2017, Home Federal Bank was a party to a Master Purchase Agreement with First National Bankers Bank whereby Home Federal Bank may purchase Federal Funds from First National Bankers Bank in an amount not to exceed $15.5 million. There were no amounts purchased under this agreement as of MarchDecember 31, 2017.

At MarchDecember 31, 2017, Home Federal Bank had outstanding loan commitments of $47.0$50.5 million to originate loans.loans and commitments under unused lines of credit of $10.6 million.  At MarchDecember 31, 2017, certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in less than one year totaled $63.3$62.1 million. Based on prior experience, management believes that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case. In addition, the cost of such deposits could be significantly higher upon renewal in a rising interest rate environment.  Home Federal Bank intends to utilize its high levels of liquidity to fund its lending activities.  If additional funds are required to fund lending activities, Home Federal Bank intends to sell its securities classified as available-for-sale, as needed.

At MarchDecember 31, 2017, Home Federal Bank exceeded each of its regulatory capital requirements with tangible, common equity Tier 1, core, and risk-based capital ratios of 11.01%11.12%, 16.02%16.37%, 11.01%11.12%, and 17.27%17.56%, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At MarchDecember 31, 2017, the Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission rules.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The financial statements and related financial data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in relative purchasing power over time due to inflation.

Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the Company's assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.  As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial institution's performance than does the effect of inflation.
 
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Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company that are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management.  In addition, in those and other portions of this document the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "except," "intend,""anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "except", "intend", "should", and similar expressions, or the negative thereof, as they relate to the Company or the Company's management are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future looking events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, or intended.  The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosures Controls and Procedures.  Under the supervision and with the participation of our management including our President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the applicable time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the Company's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business which involve amounts in the aggregate believed by management to be immaterial to the financial condition of the Company.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Not applicable.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

(a)Not applicable.
(b)Not applicable.
(c)Purchases of Equity Securities

The Company's repurchases of its common stock made during the quarter ended MarchDecember 31, 2017 are set forth in the table below:below, including stock-for-stock option exercises:
 
Period 
Total Number of
Shares
Purchased
  
Average
 Price Paid
per Share
  
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs
  
Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (a) (b)
 
January 1, 2017 – January 31, 2017  1,810  27.66   1,810   105,723 
February 1, 2017 – February 28, 2017  --   --   --   -- 
March 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017  --   --   --   -- 
Total  1,810  27.66   1,810   105.723 
Period 
Total Number of
Shares
Purchased
  
Average
 Price Paid
per Share
  
Total Number of
 Shares Purchased as
 Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or Programs
  
Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (a)
 
October 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017  1,501  $26.00   1,501   76,360 
November 1, 2017 – November 30, 2017  23,024  $27.04   23,024   53,336 
December 1, 2017 –December 31, 2017  1,101  $28.00   1,101   52,235 
Total  25,718  $27.02   25,718   52,235 
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Notes to this table:

(a)On December 9, 2015, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a sixth stock repurchase program to repurchase up to 102,000 shares or approximately 5.0% of the Company's then outstanding shares of common stock. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.
(b)On October 12, 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a seventh stock repurchase program for the repurchase of up to 97,000 shares to commence after the completion of the sixth stock repurchase program.  The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 
 
No.
 
 
Description
 31.1 
  
  
 101.INS XBRL Instance Document 
 101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document 
 101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document 
 101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document 
 101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document 
 101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Linkbase Document 





 
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*Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
(1)Incorporated herein by reference from Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 18, 2017 (File No. 001-35019).

 
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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 

Date:   February 9, 2018HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
   
   
   
Date:   May 12, 2017By:/s/ Glen W. Brown 
Glen W. Brown
  
Glen W. Brown
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly authorized officer and principal financial and
accounting officer)