UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

þ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018

 

Commission File Number000-51726

 

Magyar Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware20-4154978
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
  
400 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey08901
(Address of Principal Executive Office)(Zip Code)

 

(732) 342-7600

(Issuer’s Telephone Number including area code)

 

 

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 past 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.

Yesþ          Noo

 

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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yesþ          Noo

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer    oAccelerated filer     o
Non-accelerated filer       oSmaller reporting companyþ
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Emerging growth companyo

 

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.o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yeso          Noþ

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

ClassOutstanding at FebruaryMay 1, 2018
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value5,820,746

 

 

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC.

 

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 Page Number
   
Item 1.Financial Statements1
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations25
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk3235
Item 4.Controls and Procedures3235
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings3336
Item 1A.Risk Factors3336
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds3336
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities3336
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures3336
Item 5.Other Information3336
Item 6.Exhibits3336
   
Signature Pages3437

 

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

 

 December 31, September 30,  March 31, September 30, 
 2017  2017  2018  2017 
Assets (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)   
     
Cash $1,054  $871  $1,002  $871 
Interest earning deposits with banks  13,760   21,463   16,349   21,463 
Total cash and cash equivalents  14,814   22,334   17,351   22,334 
                
Investment securities - available for sale, at fair value  23,071   11,815   23,708   11,815 
Investment securities - held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of                
$33,787 and $51,241 at December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively)  34,510   51,368 
$35,851 and $51,241 at March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively)  37,082   51,368 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock, at cost  2,002   2,002   2,092   2,002 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,537 and $3,475        
at December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively  478,201   470,693 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $3,769 and $3,475        
at March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively  483,665   470,693 
Bank owned life insurance  11,621   11,550   11,696   11,550 
Accrued interest receivable  2,027   1,929   1,963   1,929 
Premises and equipment, net  17,457   17,567   17,348   17,567 
Other real estate owned ("OREO")  10,744   11,056   10,151   11,056 
Other assets  2,313   2,730   2,831   2,730 
                
Total assets $596,760  $603,044  $607,887  $603,044 
                
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                
Liabilities                
Deposits $507,454  $515,201  $516,754  $515,201 
Escrowed funds  2,075   1,937   2,164   1,937 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances  31,905   31,905   33,905   31,905 
Accrued interest payable  135   105   117   105 
Accounts payable and other liabilities  5,347   4,439   4,920   4,439 
                
Total liabilities  546,916   553,587   557,860   553,587 
                
Stockholders' equity                
Preferred stock: $.01 Par Value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued            
Common stock: $.01 Par Value, 8,000,000 shares authorized;                
5,923,742 issued; 5,820,746 shares outstanding                
at December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017  59   59 
at March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2017  59   59 
Additional paid-in capital  26,295   26,289   26,300   26,289 
Treasury stock: 102,996 shares                
at December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, at cost  (1,152)  (1,152)
at March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2017, at cost  (1,152)  (1,152)
Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares  (459)  (492)  (424)  (492)
Retained earnings  26,086   25,757   26,670   25,757 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (985)  (1,004)  (1,426)  (1,004)
                
Total stockholders' equity  49,844   49,457   50,027   49,457 
                
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $596,760  $603,044  $607,887  $603,044 
        

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

       

  For the Three Months 
  Ended December 31, 
  2017  2016 
  (Unaudited) 
Interest and dividend income        
Loans, including fees $5,435  $4,998 
Investment securities        
Taxable  422   379 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock  31   30 
         
Total interest and dividend income  5,888   5,407 
         
Interest expense        
Deposits  894   729 
Borrowings  162   192 
         
Total interest expense  1,056   921 
         
Net interest and dividend income  4,832   4,486 
         
Provision for loan losses  250   330 
         
Net interest and dividend income after        
provision for loan losses  4,582   4,156 
         
Other income        
Service charges  258   272 
Income on bank owned life insurance  71   72 
Other operating income  25   34 
Gains on sales of loans  187   87 
Gains on sales of investment securities  107    
         
Total other income  648   465 
         
Other expenses        
Compensation and employee benefits  2,358   2,222 
Occupancy expenses  718   687 
Professional fees  230   241 
Data processing expenses  137   132 
OREO expenses  232   179 
FDIC deposit insurance premiums  109   130 
Loan servicing expenses  80   48 
Insurance expense  59   66 
Other expenses  414   329 
Total other expenses  4,337   4,034 
         
Income before income tax expense  893   587 
         
Income tax expense  564   240 
         
Net income $329  $347 
         
Net income per share-basic and diluted $0.06  $0.06 

  For the Three Months  For the Six Months 
  Ended March 31,  Ended March 31, 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
  (Unaudited) 
Interest and dividend income                
Loans, including fees $5,408  $5,010  $10,843  $10,008 
Investment securities                
Taxable  416   392   837   771 
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock  33   32   64   61 
                 
Total interest and dividend income  5,857   5,434   11,744   10,840 
                 
Interest expense                
Deposits  871   718   1,765   1,447 
Borrowings  165   186   327   377 
                 
Total interest expense  1,036   904   2,092   1,824 
                 
Net interest and dividend income  4,821   4,530   9,652   9,016 
                 
Provision for loan losses  257   403   506   733 
                 
Net interest and dividend income after                
provision for loan losses  4,564   4,127   9,146   8,283 
                 
Other income                
Service charges  222   316   480   588 
Income on bank owned life insurance  74   71   146   143 
Other operating income  43   28   67   62 
Gains on sales of loans  30   25   216   111 
Gains on sales of investment securities        107    
                 
Total other income  369   440   1,016   904 
                 
Other expenses                
Compensation and employee benefits  2,443   2,270   4,801   4,492 
Occupancy expenses  755   708   1,472   1,395 
Professional fees  255   279   484   520 
Data processing expenses  143   124   280   256 
OREO expenses  168   76   400   255 
FDIC deposit insurance premiums  95   128   205   258 
Loan servicing expenses  78   68   158   116 
Insurance expense  43   50   101   115 
Other expenses  375   345   790   674 
Total other expenses  4,355   4,048   8,691   8,081 
                 
Income before income tax expense  578   519   1,471   1,106 
                 
Income tax expense  182   219   746   458 
                 
Net income $396  $300  $725  $648 
                 
Net income per share-basic and diluted $0.07  $0.05  $0.12  $0.11 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In Thousands)

 

 For the Three Months  For the Three Months For the Six Months 
 Ended December 31,  Ended March 31,  Ended March 31, 
 2017  2016  2018  2017  2018  2017 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Net income $329  $347  $396  $300  $725  $648 
Other comprehensive income (loss)                        
Unrealized gain (loss) on                        
securities available for sale  33   (311)  (352)  30   (319)  (281)
Less reclassification adjustments for:                        
Net unrealized gains on securities                        
reclassified available for sale  104            104    
Net gains realized on securities                        
available for sale  (107)           (107)   
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax  30   (311)  (352)  30   (322)  (281)
Deferred income tax effect  (11)  113   88   (11)  88   102 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)  19   (198)  (264)  19   (234)  (179)
Total comprehensive income $348  $149 
Total comprehensive income (loss) $132  $319  $491  $469 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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 MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

 For the ThreeSix Months Ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and 20162017

 (In Thousands, Except for Share Amounts)

 

             Accumulated                Accumulated   
 Common Stock  Additional     Unearned     Other     Common Stock  Additional     Unearned     Other    
 Shares Par Paid-In Treasury ESOP Retained Comprehensive    Shares Par Paid-In Treasury ESOP Retained Comprehensive   
 Outstanding  Value  Capital  Stock  Shares  Earnings  Loss  Total  Outstanding  Value  Capital  Stock  Shares  Earnings  Loss  Total 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Balance, September 30, 2017  5,820,746  $59  $26,289  $(1,152) $(492) $25,757  $(1,004) $49,457   5,820,746  $59  $26,289  $(1,152) $(492) $25,757  $(1,004) $49,457 
Net income                 329      329                  725      725 
Other comprehensive income                    19   19 
Other comprehensive loss                    (234)  (234)
Reclassification of the stranded tax                                
effect related to defferred taxes for:                                
Defined benefit pension plan*                 177   (177)   
Securities available-for-sale*                 11   (11)   
ESOP shares allocated        6      33         39         11      68         79 
Balance, December 31, 2017  5,820,746  $59  $26,295  $(1,152) $(459) $26,086  $(985) $49,844 
Balance, March 31, 2018  5,820,746  $59  $26,300  $(1,152) $(424) $26,670  $(1,426) $50,027 

These reclassifications are the result of the Company's early adoption of FASB ASU 2018-02Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income(Topic 220). See Note B for additional information.

 

 

             Accumulated                Accumulated   
 Common Stock  Additional     Unearned     Other     Common Stock  Additional     Unearned     Other    
 Shares Par Paid-In Treasury ESOP Retained Comprehensive    Shares Par Paid-In Treasury ESOP Retained Comprehensive   
 Outstanding  Value  Capital  Stock  Shares  Earnings  Loss  Total  Outstanding  Value  Capital  Stock  Shares  Earnings  Loss  Total 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
                                  
Balance, September 30, 2016  5,820,746  $59  $26,270  $(1,152) $(627) $24,334  $(1,159) $47,725   5,820,746  $59  $26,270  $(1,152) $(627) $24,334  $(1,159) $47,725 
Net income                 347      347                  648      648 
Other comprehensive loss                    (198)  (198)                    (179)  (179)
ESOP shares allocated              35         35         7      68         75 
Balance, December 31, 2016  5,820,746  $59  $26,270  $(1,152) $(592) $24,681  $(1,357) $47,909 
Balance, March 31, 2017  5,820,746  $59  $26,277  $(1,152) $(559) $24,982  $(1,338) $48,269 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In Thousands)

 

 For the Three Months Ended  For the Six Months Ended 
 December 31,  March 31, 
 2017  2016  2018  2017 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Operating activities                
Net income $329  $347  $725  $648 
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided                
by operating activities                
Depreciation expense  209   201   424   403 
Premium amortization on investment securities, net  46   48   76   94 
Provision for loan losses  250   330   506   733 
Provision for loss on other real estate owned  157   110   273   150 
Originations of loans held for sale  (4,106)  (1,270)  (4,448)  (1,683)
Proceeds from the sales of loans receivable  4,293   1,357   4,664   1,794 
Gains on sale of loans receivable  (187)  (87)  (216)  (111)
Gains on sales of investment securities  (107)     (107)   
Gains on the sales of other real estate owned  (6)     (30)  (41)
ESOP compensation expense  39   35   79   75 
Deferred income tax expense  107   288   107   495 
Increase in accrued interest receivable  (98)  (142)  (34)  (239)
Increase in surrender value bank owned life insurance  (71)  (72)  (146)  (143)
Decrease in other assets  300   281 
Increase in accrued interest payable  30   29 
Increase in other assets  (121)  (344)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable  12   (4)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities  908   (2,185)  481   (1,670)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities  2,093   (730)
Net cash provided by operating activities  2,245   157 
                
Investing activities                
Net increase in loans receivable  (8,958)  (6,996)  (14,217)  (5,470)
Purchases of loans receivable  (461)  (1,450)
Proceeds from the sale of loans receivable  1,200      1,200    
Purchases of investment securities held to maturity     (2,476)  (3,492)  (3,974)
Purchases of investment securities available for sale     (6,079)  (1,443)  (6,079)
Sales of investment securities held to maturity  3,408      3,408    
Principal repayments on investment securities held to maturity  912   3,334   1,817   4,581 
Principal repayments on investment securities available for sale  1,373   364   1,812   555 
Purchases of premises and equipment  (99)  (15)  (205)  (89)
Investment in other real estate owned  (167)  (22)  (182)  (30)
Proceeds from other real estate owned  327   31   845   923 
Redemptions of Federal Home Loan Bank stock     90 
Redemptions (purchases) of Federal Home Loan Bank stock  (90)  90 
Net cash used by investing activities  (2,004)  (11,769)  (11,008)  (10,943)
                
Financing activities                
Net (decrease) increase in deposits  (7,747)  7,174 
Net increase in deposits  1,553   1,171 
Net increase in escrowed funds  138   114   227   261 
Repayments of long-term advances     (2,000)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities  (7,609)  5,288 
Proceeds (repayments) of long-term advances  2,000   (2,000)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities  3,780   (568)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (7,520)  (7,211)  (4,983)  (11,354)
                
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  22,334   21,806   22,334   21,806 
                
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $14,814  $14,595  $17,351  $10,452 
                
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information                
Cash paid for                
Interest $1,027  $891  $2,081  $1,827 
Income taxes $  $32  $814  $36 
Non-cash investing activities                
Real estate acquired in full satisfaction of loans in foreclosure $  $399 
Investment securities transferred from held to maturity to available for sale $12,619  $  $12,619  $ 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MAGYAR BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Magyar Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), its wholly owned subsidiary, Magyar Bank (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries Magyar Service Corporation, Hungaria Urban Renewal, LLC, and MagBank Investment Company. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Company prepares its financial statements on the accrual basis and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The unaudited information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented.

 

Operating results for the three and six months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2018. The September 30, 2017 information has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements.

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income 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 determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of other real estate owned, and the assessment of realizability of deferred income tax assets.

 

The Company has evaluated events and transactions occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date of DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 for items that should potentially be recognized or disclosed in these consolidated financial statements. The evaluation was conducted through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued.

 

 

NOTE B- RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers(Topic 606), which will supersede the current revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605,Revenue Recognition. The ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. The new guidance is effective for public companies for periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The ASU permits application of the new revenue recognition guidance to be applied using one of two retrospective application methods.

Based on our evaluation under the current guidance, we estimated that substantially all of our interest income and non-interest income will not be impacted by the adoption of ASU 2014-09 because either the revenue from those contracts with customers is covered by other guidance in US GAAP or the revenue recognition outcomes anticipated with the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will likely be similar to our current revenue recognition practices. The Company evaluated certain noninterest revenue streams, including, deposit related fees, service and interchange fees, and merchant income to determine the potential impact of the guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company expects additional financial statement disclosures of non-interest income revenue streams with the adoption of this ASU. In addition, we are reviewing our business processes, systems and controls to support recognition and disclosures under the new standard. The Company is expected to use the modified retrospective method for transition in which the cumulative effect will be recognized at the date of adoption with no restatement of comparative periods presented. The adoption of the ASU is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02,Leases (Topic 842), which will supersede the current lease requirements in Topic 840. The ASU requires lessees to recognize a right of use asset and related lease liability for all

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leases, with a limited exception for short-term leases. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with the classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of income. Currently, leases are classified as either capital or operating, with only capital leases recognized on the balance sheet. The reporting of lease related expenses in the statements of operations and cash flows will be generally consistent with the current guidance. The new guidance will be effective for years beginning after December 15, 2018 for public companies. Once effective, the standard will be applied using a modified retrospective transition method to the beginning of the earliest period presented. The Company is currently assessing the impacts this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13,Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. ASU 2016-13 requires entities to report “expected” credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit rather than the current “incurred loss” model. These expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date are to be based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This ASU will also require enhanced disclosures to help investors and other financial statement users better understand significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an entity’s portfolio. These disclosures include qualitative and quantitative requirements that provide additional information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. For public business entities that are U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filers, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-13 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2017, the FASB issued the ASU 2017-12,Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815):Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. The purpose of this guidance is to better align a company’s financial reporting for hedging relationships with the company’s risk management activities by expanding strategies that qualify for hedge accounting, modifying the presentation of certain hedging relationships in the financial statements and simplifying the application of hedge accounting in certain situations. ASU 2017-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted in any interim or annual period before the effective date. ASU 2017-12 will be applied using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment related to the elimination of the separate measurement of ineffectiveness to the balance of accumulated other comprehensive income with a corresponding adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which the amendments in this update are adopted. The amended presentation and disclosure guidance is required only prospectively. Upon adoption, the ASU allows for the reclassification of debt securities eligible to be hedged under the ASU from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale.The Company adopted ASU 2017-12 during the three monthsquarter ended December 31, 2017 and reclassified ten mortgage-backed securities totaling $12.6 million from the held-to-maturity portfolio to the available-for-sale portfolio.

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02,Income Statement- Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.The amendments in this update affect any entity that is required to apply the provisions of Topic 220, Income Statement- Reporting Comprehensive Income. Deferred tax assets (“DTAs”) related to defined pension benefit plans and securities available for sale that were revalued as of December 31, 2017 created “stranded tax effects” in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). Existing GAAP required recognition of the tax rate change effects on the DTA revaluation as an adjustment to income tax expense. As a result the AOCI contained the stranded amounts from prior periods at the previous tax rate. ASU 2018-12 permits the reclassification of the stranded amounts from AOCI to retained earnings resulting from the Tax Act. However, because the amendments only relate to the reclassification of the income tax effects of the Tax Act, the underlying GAAP guidance that requires the effect of a change in tax laws or rates to be included in income from continuing operations is not affected. The amendments in this updates are optional and are effective for fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the amendments is permitted, including adoption in any interim period.

The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2018-02 effective March 31, 2018 and elected to record a reclassification adjustment of $188,000 from AOCI to retained earnings in the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity for stranded tax effects resulting from enactment of the Tax Act.

 

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NOTE C - CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company, from time to time, is a party to routine litigation that arises in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of this litigation, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

 

NOTE D - EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and 20162017 were calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period considering the effect of dilutive equity options and stock awards for the diluted earnings per share calculations.

 

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  For the Three Months Ended December 31, 
  2017  2016 
     Weighted  Per     Weighted  Per 
     average  share     average  share 
  Income  shares  Amount  Income  shares  Amount 
  (In thousands, except per share data) 
Basic EPS                        
Net income available to common shareholders $329   5,821  $0.06  $347   5,821  $0.06 
                         
Effect of dilutive securities                        
Options and grants                  
                         
Diluted EPS                        
Net income available to common shareholders
plus assumed conversion
 $329   5,821  $0.06  $347   5,821  $0.06 
  For the Three Months  For the Six Months 
  Ended March 31,  Ended March 31, 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
  (In thousands except for per share data) 
             
Income applicable to common shares $396  $300  $725  $648 
Weighted average number of common shares                
outstanding - basic  5,821   5,821   5,821   5,821 
Stock options and restricted stock            
Weighted average number of common shares                
and common share equivalents - diluted  5,821   5,821   5,821   5,821 
                 
Basic earnings per share $0.07  $0.05  $0.12  $0.11 
                 
Diluted earnings per share $0.07  $0.05  $0.12  $0.11 

 

There were no outstanding options to purchase common stock at DecemberMarch 31, 2017.

Options to purchase 188,276 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $14.61 were outstanding2018 and not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016 because the grant (or option strike) price was greater than the average market price of the common shares during the period and are thus anti-dilutive.2017.

 

 

NOTE E – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

 

The Company follows FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Section 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. ASC 718 requires that compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in consolidated financial statements. The cost is measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.

 

Stock options generally vest over a five-year service period and expire ten years from issuance. The fair values of all option grants were estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The CompanyManagement recognizes compensation expense for the fair values of these awards, which have graded vesting, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the awards. Once vested, these awards are irrevocable.

 

There was no activity for the Company’s stock option plan for the months ended March 31, 2018.

The following is a summary of the status of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for its option plan for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively:2017.

Weighted
WeightedAverageAggregate
Number ofAverageRemainingIntrinsic
Stock OptionsExercise PriceContractual LifeValue
Balance at September 30, 2017$$
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Balance at December 31, 2017$$
Exercisable at December 31, 2017$$

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        Weighted   
     Weighted  Average Aggregate 
  Number of  Average  Remaining Intrinsic 
  Stock Options  Exercise Price  Contractual Life Value 
            
Balance at September 30, 2016  188,276  $14.61   0.4 years    
Granted            
Exercised            
Forfeited            
Balance at December 31, 2016  188,276  $14.61   0.2 years $ 
               
Exercisable at December 31, 2016  188,276  $14.61   0.2 years $ 

        Weighted    
     Weighted  Average  Aggregate 
  Number of  Average  Remaining  Intrinsic 
  Stock Options  Exercise Price  Contractual Life  Value 
             
Balance at September 30, 2016  188,276  $14.61    0.4 years      
Granted              
Exercised              
Expired  (188,276)  14.61         
Forfeited              
Balance at March 31, 2017    $     $ 
                 
Exercisable at March 31, 2017    $     $ 

 

There were no grants, vested shares or forfeitures of non-vested restricted stock awards as of or during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017 or December2018 and March 31, 2016.2017.

 

There were no stock option and stock award expenses included with compensation expense for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017.

 

The Company announced in November 2007 its second stock repurchase program of up to 5% of its publicly-held outstanding shares of common stock, or 129,924 shares. Through DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2018, the Company had repurchased a total of 81,000 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $8.33 per share under this program. No shares were repurchased during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. Under the stock repurchase program, 48,924 shares of the 129,924 shares authorized remained available for repurchase as of DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2018. The Company’s intended use of the repurchased shares is for general corporate purposes. The Company held 102,996 total treasury stock shares at DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2018, of which 81,000 were from repurchases under this program.

 

The Company has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") for the benefit of employees of the Company and the Bank who meet the eligibility requirements as defined in the plan. The ESOP trust purchased 217,863 shares of common stock in the open market using proceeds of a loan from the Company. The total cost of shares purchased by the ESOP trust was $2.3 million, reflecting an average cost per share of $10.58. The Bank will make cash contributions to the ESOP on an annual basis sufficient to enable the ESOP to make the required loan payments to the Company. The loan bears a variable interest rate that adjusts annually every January 1st to the then published Prime Rate (4.50% at January 1, 2018) with principal and interest payable annually in equal installments over thirty years. The loan is secured by shares of the Company’s stock.

 

As the debt is repaid, shares are released as collateral and allocated to qualified employees. Accordingly, the shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned ESOP shares in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As shares are released from collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the then current market price of the shares, and the shares become outstanding for earnings per share computations.

 

At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2018, shares allocated to participants totaled 165,771. Unallocated ESOP shares held in suspense totaled 52,092 at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and had a fair market value of $666,778.$664,173. The Company's contribution expense for the ESOP was $39,000$78,000 and $35,000$75,000 for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively.

 

 

NOTE F – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

The components of other comprehensive income (loss) and the related income tax effects are as follows:

 

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  Three Months Ended December 31, 
  2017  2016 
     Tax  Net of     Tax  Net of 
  Before Tax  Benefit  Tax  Before Tax  Benefit  Tax 
  Amount  (Expense)  Amount  Amount  (Expense)  Amount 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising                        
during period on:                        
                         
Available-for-sale investments $33  $(12) $21  $(311) $113  $(198)
                         
Less reclassification adjustments for:                        
Net unrealized gains on securities                        
reclassified available for sale  104   (32)  72             
Net gains realized on securities                        
available for sale(a) (b)  (107)  33   (74)         
                         
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net $30  $(11) $19  $(311) $113  $(198)
  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2018  2017 
     Tax  Net of     Tax  Net of 
  Before Tax  Benefit  Tax  Before Tax  Benefit  Tax 
  Amount  (Expense)  Amount  Amount  (Expense)  Amount 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising                        
during period on:                        
                         
Available-for-sale investments $(352) $88  $(264) $30  $(11) $19 
                         
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net $(352) $88  $(264) $30  $(11) $19 

  Six Months Ended March 31, 
  2018  2017 
     Tax  Net of     Tax  Net of 
  Before Tax  Benefit  Tax  Before Tax  Benefit  Tax 
  Amount  (Expense)  Amount  Amount  (Expense)  Amount 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising                        
during period on:                        
                         
Available-for-sale investments $(319) $87  $(232) $(281) $102  $(179)
                         
Less reclassification adjustments for:                        
Net unrealized gains on securities                        
reclassified available for sale  104   (32)  72          
Net gains realized on securities                        
available for sale(a) (b)  (107)  33   (74)         
                         
                         
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net $(322) $88  $(234) $(281) $102  $(179)

 

(a)Realized gains on securities transactions included in gains on sales of investment securities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of OperationsOperations.
(b)Tax effect included in income tax expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations  Operations.

 

NOTE G – FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

 

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as held-to-maturity securities, mortgage servicing rights, loans receivable and other real estate owned, or OREO. These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

 

In accordance with ASC 820, the Company groups its assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are:

 

 Level 1 -Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.
   
 Level 2 -Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
   
 Level 3 -Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques. The results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the asset or liability.

 

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The Company based its fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 requires the Company to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

 

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

Securities available-for-sale

The securities available-for-sale portfolio is carried at estimated fair value on a recurring basis, with any unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income/loss in stockholders’ equity. The securities available-for-sale portfolio consists of U.S government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities and private label mortgage-backed securities. The fair values of these securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. An independent pricing service provides the Company with prices which are categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the securities in the Company’s portfolio. Various modeling techniques are used to determine pricing for Company’s mortgage-backed securities, including option pricing and discounted cash flow models. The inputs to these models include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data.

 

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The following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

  Fair Value at December 31, 2017 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $1,626  $  $1,626  $ 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential  18,993      18,993    
Debt securities  2,426      2,426    
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential  26      26    
            Total securities available for sale $23,071  $  $23,071  $ 

  Fair Value at March 31, 2018 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $1,573  $  $1,573  $ 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential  19,739      19,739    
Debt securities  2,381      2,381    
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential  15      15    
            Total securities available for sale $23,708  $  $23,708  $ 

 

  Fair Value at September 30, 2017 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential $9,326  $  $9,326  $ 
Debt securities  2,449      2,449    
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential  40      40    
            Total securities available for sale $11,815  $  $11,815  $ 

 

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

 

Mortgage Servicing Rights, net

Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs)(“MSRs”) are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. The estimated fair value of MSR is determined through a calculation of future cash flows, incorporating estimates of assumptions market participants would use in determining fair value including market discount rates, prepayment speeds, servicing income, servicing costs, default rates and other market driven data, including the market’s perception of future interest rate movements and, as such, are classified as Level 3. The Company had MSRs totaling $61,000$53,000 and $69,000 at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.

 

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Impaired Loans

Loans which meet certain criteria are evaluated individually for impairment. A loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. All amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the contractual interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement. Three impairment measurement methods are used, depending upon the collateral securing the asset: 1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate (the rate of return implicit in the loan); 2) the asset’s observable market price; or 3) the fair value of the collateral, less anticipated selling and disposition costs, if the asset is collateral dependent. The regulatory agencies require the last method for loans from which repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral. The Company’s impaired loans are generally collateral dependent and, as such, are carried at the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Fair value is estimated through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, as necessary, to reflect current market conditions and, as such, are generally classified as Level 3.

 

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Appraisals of collateral securing impaired loans are conducted by approved, qualified, and independent third-party appraisers. Such appraisals are ordered via the Company’s credit administration department, independent from the lender who originated the loan, once the loan is deemed impaired, as described in the previous paragraph. Impaired loans are generally re-evaluated with an updated appraisal within one year of the last appraisal. However, the Company also obtains updated appraisals on performing construction loans that are approaching their maturity date to determine whether or not the fair value of the collateral securing the loan remains sufficient to cover the loan amount prior to considering an extension. The Company discounts the appraised “as is” value of the collateral for estimated selling and disposition costs and compares the resulting fair value of collateral to the outstanding loan amount. If the outstanding loan amount is greater than the discounted fair value, the Company requires a reduction in the outstanding loan balance or additional collateral before considering an extension to the loan. If the borrower is unwilling or unable to reduce the loan balance or increase the collateral securing the loan, it is deemed impaired and the difference between the loan amount and the fair value of collateral, net of estimated selling and disposition costs, is charged off through a reduction of the allowance for loan loss.

 

Other Real Estate Owned

The fair value of other real estate owned is determined through current appraisals, and adjusted as necessary, by management, to reflect current market conditions and anticipated selling and disposition costs. As such, other real estate owned is generally classified as Level 3.

 

The following table provides the level of valuation assumptions used to determine the carrying value of the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017.

 

 Fair Value at December 31, 2017  Fair Value at March 31, 2018 
 Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
                  
Impaired loans $973  $  $  $973  $871  $  $  $871 
Other real estate owned  10,744         10,744   10,151         10,151 
 $11,717  $  $  $11,717  $11,022  $  $  $11,022 

 

  Fair Value at September 30, 2017 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
             
Impaired loans $909  $  $  $909 
Other real estate owned  11,056         11,056 
  $11,965  $  $  $11,965 

 

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value:

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
(Dollars in thousands)
Fair ValueValuation
December 31, 2017EstimateTechniquesUnobservable InputRange (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans $        973Appraisal of
collateral (1)
Appraisal adjustments (2)-8.0% to -20.9% (-12.3%)
Other real estate owned $   10,744Appraisal of
collateral (1)
Liquidation expenses (2)-3.1% to -75.8% (-14.8%)

Fair ValueValuation
September 30, 2017EstimateTechniquesUnobservable InputRange (Weighted Average)
Impaired loans $        909Appraisal of
collateral (1)
Appraisal adjustments (2)-7.9% to -35.2% (-22.3%)
Other real estate owned $   11,056Appraisal of
collateral (1)
Liquidation expenses (2)-8.0% to -55.4% (-25.0%)

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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

(Dollars in thousands)

            
  Fair Value  Valuation      
March 31, 2018 Estimate  Techniques  Unobservable Input Range (Weighted Average) 
               
Impaired loans $871   Appraisal of collateral (1)  Appraisal adjustments (2)  0.0% to -22.6% (-11.3%) 
Other real estate owned $10,151   Appraisal of collateral (1)  Liquidation expenses (2)  -3.1% to -75.8% (-14.7%) 

  Fair Value  Valuation      
September 30, 2017 Estimate  Techniques  Unobservable Input Range (Weighted Average) 
            
Impaired loans $909   Appraisal of collateral (1)  Appraisal adjustments (2)  -7.9% to -35.2% (-22.3%) 
Other real estate owned $11,056   Appraisal of collateral (1)  Liquidation expenses (2)  -8.0% to -55.4% (-25.0%) 

(1)Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals for the underlying collateral, which generally include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable.
(2)Appraisals may be adjusted downward by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The range and weighted average of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.

 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments not already disclosed above for which it is practicable to estimate fair value:

 

Cash and interest earning deposits with banks: The carrying amounts are a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Held to maturity securities: The fair values of held to maturity securities are obtained from an independent nationally recognized pricing service. An independent pricing service provides the Company with prices which are categorized as Level 2, as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are generally not available for the securities in Company’s portfolio.

 

Loans receivable: Fair value for the loan portfolio, excluding impaired loans with specific loss allowances, is estimated based on discounted cash flow analysis using interest rates currently offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLB”) stock: The carrying amount of FHLB stock approximates fair value and considers the limited marketability of the investment.

 

Bank-owned life insurance: The carrying amounts are based on the cash surrender values of the individual policies, which is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Deposits: The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as money market deposit accounts, interest-bearing checking accounts and savings accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is equivalent to current market rates for deposits of similar size, type and maturity.

 

Accrued interest receivable and payable: For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

FHLB advances: The fair value of borrowings is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is equivalent to the rate currently offered by the FHLB for borrowings of similar maturity and terms.

 

The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated based on the amount of unamortized deferred loan commitment fees. The fair value of letters of credit is based on the amount of unearned fees plus the estimated cost to terminate the letters of credit. Fair values of unrecognized financial instruments including commitments to extend credit and the fair value of letters of credit are considered immaterial.

 

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The following presents the carrying amount, fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments carried at cost or amortized cost as of DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017.  This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates level 1 fair value.  For short-term financial assets such as cash and cash equivalents, and accrued interest receivable, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and its expected realization.  For financial liabilities such as interest-bearing demand, NOW, and money market savings deposits, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to these products being payable on demand and having no stated maturity.

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  Carrying  Fair  Fair Value Measurement Placement 
  Value  Value  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
December 31, 2017                    
Financial instruments - assets                    
Investment securities held to maturity $34,510  $33,787  $  $33,787  $ 
Loans  478,201   479,001         479,001 
                     
Financial instruments - liabilities                    
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates  123,352   123,939      123,939    
Borrowings  31,905   31,623      31,623    
                     
September 30, 2017                    
Financial instruments - assets                    
Investment securities held to maturity $51,368  $51,241  $  $51,241  $ 
Loans  470,693   473,538         473,538 
                     
Financial instruments - liabilities                    
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates  128,028   128,750      128,750    
Borrowings  31,905   31,865      31,865    

  Carrying  Fair  Fair Value Measurement Placement 
  Value  Value  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
March 31, 2018               
Financial instruments - assets                    
Investment securities held to maturity $37,082  $35,851  $  $35,851  $ 
Loans  483,665   481,374         481,374 
                     
Financial instruments - liabilities                    
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates  118,139   118,635      118,635    
Borrowings  33,905   33,407      33,407    
                     
September 30, 2017                    
Financial instruments - assets                    
Investment securities held to maturity $51,368  $51,241  $  $51,241  $ 
Loans  470,693   473,538         473,538 
                     
Financial instruments - liabilities                    
Certificates of deposit including retirement certificates  128,028   128,750      128,750    
Borrowings  31,905   31,865      31,865    

 

There were no transfers between fair value measurement placements forduring the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2018.

 

 

NOTE H - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

 

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017:

 

  March 31, 2018 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $1,519  $54  $  $1,573 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential  20,163   29   (453)  19,739 
Debt securities  2,500      (119)  2,381 
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential  15         15 
            Total securities available for sale $24,197  $83  $(572) $23,708 

  December 31, 2017 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $1,559  $67  $  $1,626 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential  19,123   85   (215)  18,993 
Debt securities  2,500      (74)  2,426 
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential  26         26 
            Total securities available for sale $23,208  $152  $(289) $23,071 

  September 30, 2017 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities available for sale:                
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage-backed securities-residential $9,442  $9  $(125) $9,326 
Debt securities  2,500      (51)  2,449 
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential  40         40 
            Total securities available for sale $11,982  $9  $(176) $11,815 

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  September 30, 2017 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities available for sale:            
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:         
Mortgage-backed securities-residential $9,442  $9  $(125) $9,326 
Debt securities  2,500      (51)  2,449 
Private label mortgage-backed securities-residential  40         40 
            Total securities available for sale $11,982  $9  $(176) $11,815 

The maturities of the debt securities and mortgage-backed securities available for sale at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 are summarized in the following table:

 

  December 31, 2017 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Due within 1 year $  $ 
Due after 1 but within 5 years  1,500   1,435 
Due after 5 but within 10 years  1,000   991 
Due after 10 years      
        Total debt securities  2,500   2,426 
         
Mortgage-backed securities:        
Residential  20,708   20,645 
Commercial      
        Total $23,208  $23,071 

The Company adopted ASU 2017-12 during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and reclassified ten mortgage-backed securities totaling $12.6 million from the held-to-maturity portfolio to the available-for-sale portfolio that are eligible to be hedged under the last-of-layer method established by the ASU. These securities had unrealized gains of $104,000 at December 31, 2017.

  March 31, 2018 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Due within 1 year $  $ 
Due after 1 but within 5 years  1,500   1,417 
Due after 5 but within 10 years  1,000   964 
Due after 10 years      
        Total debt securities  2,500   2,381 
         
Mortgage-backed securities:        
Residential  21,697   21,327 
Commercial      
        Total $24,197  $23,708 

 

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair values of securities held to maturity at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017:

 

 December 31, 2017  March 31, 2018 
   Gross Gross      Gross Gross   
 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair  Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair 
 Cost  Gains  Losses  Value  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities held to maturity:                                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $631  $  $(97) $534  $610  $  $(97) $513 
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial  951      (9)  942   936      (11)  925 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                                
Mortgage-backed-securities - residential  25,014   43   (334)  24,723   27,654   6   (692)  26,968 
Debt securities  4,462      (34)  4,428   4,463      (83)  4,380 
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential  452      (2)  450   419      (1)  418 
Corporate securities  3,000      (290)  2,710   3,000      (353)  2,647 
Total securities held to maturity $34,510  $43  $(766) $33,787  $37,082  $6  $(1,237) $35,851 

 

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  September 30, 2017 
     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Securities held to maturity:                
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                
Mortgage-backed securities - residential $3,466  $123  $(96) $3,493 
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial  968      (10)  958 
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises:                
Mortgage backed securities - residential  39,016   349   (251)  39,114 
Debt securities  4,461      (24)  4,437 
Private label mortgage-backed securities - residential  457      (2)  455 
Corporate securities  3,000      (216)  2,784 
            Total securities held to maturity $51,368  $472  $(599) $51,241 

 

The maturities of the debt securities and the mortgage backed securities held to maturity at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 are summarized in the following table:

 

  December 31, 2017 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
Due within 1 year $2,000  $1,997 
Due after 1 but within 5 years      
Due after 5 but within 10 years  4,499   4,204 
Due after 10 years  963   937 
        Total debt securities  7,462   7,138 
         
Mortgage-backed securities:        
Residential  26,097   25,707 
Commercial  951   942 
        Total $34,510  $33,787 

There were $3.3 million in sales of mortgage-backed securities from the held to maturity portfolio during the three months ended December 31, 2017. In accordance with ASC 320 “Investments- Debt and Equity Securities”, sales from the held to maturity portfolio occurred after the Company had already collected a substantial portion (at least 85 percent) of the principal outstanding at acquisition due to prepayments on the debt security. The net gain from the sales of these securities totaled $107,000.

  March 31, 2018 
  Amortized  Fair 
  Cost  Value 
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
Due within 1 year $2,000  $1,999 
Due after 1 but within 5 years  1,499   1,470 
Due after 5 but within 10 years  3,000   2,647 
Due after 10 years  964   911 
        Total debt securities  7,463   7,027 
         
Mortgage-backed securities:        
Residential  28,683   27,899 
Commercial  936   925 
        Total $37,082  $35,851 

 

 

NOTE I – IMPAIRMENT OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES

 

The Company recognizes credit-related other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities in earnings while noncredit-related other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities not expected to be sold are recognized in other comprehensive income.income (“OCI”).

 

The Company reviews its investment portfolio on a quarterly basis for indications of impairment. This review includes analyzing the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been lower than the cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events which may influence the operations of the issuer and the intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in the market. The Company evaluates its intent and ability to hold debt securities based upon its investment strategy for the particular type of security and its cash flow needs, liquidity position, capital adequacy and interest rate risk position. In addition, the risk of future other-than-temporary impairment may be influenced by prolonged recession in the U.S. economy, changes in real estate values and interest deferrals.

 

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Investment securities with fair values less than their amortized cost contain unrealized losses. The following tables present the gross unrealized losses and fair value at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017 for both available for sale and held to maturity securities by investment category and time frame for which the loss has been outstanding:

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     March 31, 2018 
     Less Than 12 Months  12 Months Or Greater  Total 
  Number of  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized 
  Securities  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses 
     (Dollars in thousands) 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                            
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  2  $  $  $513  $(97) $513  $(97)
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial  1         924   (11)  924   (11)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises                        
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  32   21,349   (402)  22,461   (743)  43,810   (1,145)
Debt securities  5         6,762   (202)  6,762   (202)
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential  2         137   (1)  137   (1)
Corporate securities  1         2,647   (353)  2,647   (353)
        Total  43  $21,349  $(402) $33,444  $(1,407) $54,793  $(1,809)

 

   December 31, 2017     September 30, 2017 
   Less Than 12 Months 12 Months Or Greater Total     Less Than 12 Months  12 Months Or Greater  Total 
 Number of Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized  Number of Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized 
 Securities Value  Losses Value  Losses Value  Losses  Securities  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses 
   (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands) 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                              
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  2  $  $  $534  $(97) $534  $(97)  2  $  $  $605  $(96) $605  $(96)
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial  1   942   (9)        942   (9)  1   958   (10)        958   (10)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises                                                        
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  24   10,068   (82)  23,367   (467)  33,435   (549)  20   6,582   (92)  21,713   (284)  28,295   (376)
Debt securities  5   1,495   (4)  5,359   (104)  6,854   (108)  5   4,890   (71)  1,996   (4)  6,886   (75)
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential  2         177   (2)  177   (2)  2         193   (2)  193   (2)
Corporate securities  1         2,710   (290)  2,710   (290)  1         2,784   (216)  2,784   (216)
Total  35  $12,505  $(95) $32,147  $(960) $44,652  $(1,055)  31  $12,430  $(173) $27,291  $(602) $39,721  $(775)

 

     September 30, 2017 
     Less Than 12 Months  12 Months Or Greater  Total 
  Number of  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized 
  Securities  Value  Losses  Value  Losses  Value  Losses 
     (Dollars in thousands) 
Obligations of U.S. government agencies:                     
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  2  $  $  $605  $(96) $605  $(96)
Mortgage-backed securities - commercial  1   958   (10)        958   (10)
Obligations of U.S. government-sponsored enterprises                            
Mortgage-backed securities - residential  20   6,582   (92)  21,713   (284)  28,295   (376)
Debt securities  5   4,890   (71)  1,996   (4)  6,886   (75)
Private label mortgage-backed securities residential  2         193   (2)  193   (2)
Corporate securities  1         2,784   (216)  2,784   (216)
        Total  31  $12,430  $(173) $27,291  $(602) $39,721  $(775)

 

The Company evaluated these securities and determined that the decline in value was primarily related to fluctuations in the interest rate environment and were not related to any company or industry specific event. At DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017, there were thirty-fiveforty-three and thirty-one respectively, investment securities, respectively, with unrealized losses.

 

The Company anticipates full recovery of amortized costs with respect to these securities. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and has determined that it is not more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell these securities prior to maturity or market price recovery. Management has considered factors regarding other than temporarily impaired securities and determined that there are no securities with impairment that is other than temporary as of DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017.

 

 

NOTE J – LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET AND RELATED ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

Loans receivable, net were comprised of the following:

 

  March 31,  September 30, 
  2018  2017 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
       
One-to four-family residential $176,483  $178,336 
Commercial real estate  214,287   207,118 
Construction  22,948   22,622 
Home equity lines of credit  18,562   18,536 
Commercial business  49,335   41,113 
Other  5,657   6,266 
Total loans receivable  487,272   473,991 
Net deferred loan costs  162   177 
Allowance for loan losses  (3,769)  (3,475)
         
Total loans receivable, net $483,665  $470,693 

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  December 31,  September 30, 
  2017  2017 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
       
One-to four-family residential $175,461  $178,336 
Commercial real estate  210,081   207,118 
Construction  22,811   22,622 
Home equity lines of credit  20,586   18,536 
Commercial business  46,595   41,113 
Other  6,039   6,266 
Total loans receivable  481,573   473,991 
Net deferred loan costs  165   177 
Allowance for loan losses  (3,537)  (3,475)
         
Total loans receivable, net $478,201  $470,693 

The segments of the Bank’s loan portfolio are disaggregated to a level that allows management to monitor risk and performance. The residential mortgage loan segment is further disaggregated into two classes: amortizing term loans, which are primarily first liens, and home equity lines of credit, which are generally second liens.  The commercial real estate loan segment is further disaggregated into three classes: commercial real estate loans include loans secured by multifamily structures, owner-occupied commercial structures, and non-owner occupied nonresidential properties.  The construction loan segment consists primarily of loans to developers or investors for the purpose of acquiring, developing and constructing residential or commercial structures and to a lesser extent one-to-four family residential construction loans made to individuals for the acquisition of and/or construction on a lot or lots on which a residential dwelling is to be built.  Construction loans to developers and investors have a higher risk profile because the ultimate buyer, once development is completed, is generally not known at the time of the loan.  The commercial business loan segment consists of loans made for the purpose of financing the activities of commercial customers and consists primarily of revolving lines of credit. The other loan segment consists primarily of stock-secured installment consumer loans, but also includes unsecured personal loans and overdraft lines of credit connected with customer deposit accounts.

 

Management evaluates individual loans in all segments for possible impairment if the loan either is in nonaccrual status, or is risk rated Substandard and is greater than 90 days past due.  Loans are considered to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in evaluating impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the 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.

 

Once the determination has been made that a loan is impaired, the recorded investment in the loan is compared to the fair value of the loan using one of three methods: (a) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (b) the loan’s observable market price; or (c) the fair value of the collateral securing the loan, less anticipated selling and disposition costs. The method is selected on a loan by loan basis, with management primarily utilizing the fair value of collateral method. If there is a shortfall between the fair value of the loan and the recorded investment in the loan, the Company charges the difference to the allowance for loan loss as a charge-off and carries the impaired loan on its books at fair value. It is the Company’s policy to evaluate impaired loans on an annual basis to ensure the recorded investment in a loan does not exceed its fair value.

 

The following tables present impaired loans by class, segregated by those for which a specific allowance was required and charged-off and those for which a specific allowance was not necessary at the dates presented:six months ended March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2017:

        Impaired       
        Loans with       
  Impaired Loans with  No Specific       
  Specific Allowance  Allowance  Total Impaired Loans 
              Unpaid 
  Recorded  Related  Recorded  Recorded  Principal 
At March 31, 2018 Investment  Allowance  Investment  Investment  Balance 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
                
One-to four-family residential $  $  $2,503  $2,503  $2,653 
Commercial real estate        3,642   3,642   3,642 
Commercial business        362   362   452 
Total impaired loans $  $  $6,507  $6,507  $6,747 

 

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        Impaired       
        Loans with       
  Impaired Loans with  No Specific       
  Specific Allowance  Allowance  Total Impaired Loans 
              Unpaid 
  Recorded  Related  Recorded  Recorded  Principal 
At December 31, 2017 Investment  Allowance  Investment  Investment  Balance 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
                
One-to four-family residential $208  $60  $2,350  $2,558  $2,683 
Commercial real estate        3,673   3,673   3,673 
Commercial business        363   363   454 
Total impaired loans $208  $60  $6,386  $6,594  $6,810 

 

        Impaired       
        Loans with       
  Impaired Loans with  No Specific       
  Specific Allowance  Allowance  Total Impaired Loans 
              Unpaid 
  Recorded  Related  Recorded  Recorded  Principal 
At September 30, 2017 Investment  Allowance  Investment  Investment  Balance 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
                
One-to four-family residential $  $  $3,124  $3,124  $3,436 
Commercial real estate        4,088   4,088   4,110 
Commercial business        243   243   243 
Total impaired loans $  $  $7,455  $7,455  $7,789 

 

The following tables present the average recorded investment in impaired loans for the periods indicated.three and six months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. There was no interest income recognized on impaired loans during the periods presented.six months ended March 31, 2018.

 

 Three Months  Three Months Six Months 
 Ended December 31, 2017  Ended March 31, 2018  Ended March 31, 2018 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
         
One-to four-family residential $2,841  $2,531  $2,728 
Commercial real estate  3,881   3,658   3,801 
Commercial business  303   363   323 
Average investment in impaired loans $7,025  $6,552  $6,852 

 

  Three Months 
  Ended December 31, 2016 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
    
One-to four-family residential $3,914 
Commercial real estate  3,823 
Home equity lines of credit  91 
Commercial business  1,162 
Other  4 
Average investment in impaired loans $8,994 

  Three Months  Six Months 
  Ended March 31, 2017  Ended March 31, 2017 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
       
One-to four-family residential $3,563  $3,712 
Commercial real estate  5,106   4,685 
Home equity lines of credit  257   222 
Commercial business  913   1,024 
Other  12   8 
Average investment in impaired loans $9,851  $9,651 

 

Management uses a ten point internal risk rating system to monitor the credit quality of the overall loan portfolio. The first six categories are considered not criticized, and are aggregated as “Pass” rated. The criticized rating categories utilized by management generally follow bank regulatory definitions. The Special Mention category includes assets that are currently protected but are potentially weak, resulting in an undue and unwarranted credit risk, but not to the point of justifying a Substandard classification. Loans in the Substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt, and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. Loans classified Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified Substandard with the added characteristic that collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of current conditions and facts, is highly improbable.All loans greater than three months past due are considered Substandard. Any portion of a loan that has been charged off is placed in the Loss category.

 

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To help ensure that risk ratings are accurate and reflect the present and future capacity of borrowers to repay a loan as agreed, the Bank has a structured loan rating process with several layers of internal and external oversight.  Generally, consumer and residential mortgage loans are included in the Pass categories unless a specific action, such as severe delinquency, bankruptcy, repossession, or death occurs to raise awareness of a possible credit event. The Bank’s Commercial Loan Officers are responsible for the timely and accurate risk rating of the loans in their portfolios at origination and on an ongoing basis. The Asset Review Committee performs monthly reviews of all commercial relationships internally rated 6 (“Watch”) or worse.  Confirmation of the appropriate risk grade is performed by an external loan review companyLoan Review Company that semi-annually reviews and assesses loans within the portfolio.  Generally, the external consultant reviews commercial relationships greater than $500,000 and/or criticized relationships greater than $250,000. Detailed reviews, including plans for resolution, are performed on loans classified as Substandard on a monthly basis. 

 

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The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate Pass and the criticized categories of Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful within the Bank’s internal risk rating system at the dates presented:

 

     Special          
  Pass  Mention  Substandard  Doubtful  Total 
                
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
December 31, 2017                    
One-to four-family residential $174,099  $  $1,362  $  $175,461 
Commercial real estate  207,804      2,277      210,081 
Construction  20,396      2,415      22,811 
Home equity lines of credit  20,586            20,586 
Commercial business  46,472      123      46,595 
Other  6,039            6,039 
Total $475,396  $  $6,177  $  $481,573 

     Special          
  Pass  Mention  Substandard  Doubtful  Total 
                
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
March 31, 2018               
One-to four-family residential $175,170  $  $1,313  $  $176,483 
Commercial real estate  212,037      2,250      214,287 
Construction  20,547      2,401      22,948 
Home equity lines of credit  18,562            18,562 
Commercial business  49,212      123      49,335 
Other  5,657            5,657 
Total $481,185  $  $6,087  $  $487,272 

 

     Special          
  Pass  Mention  Substandard  Doubtful  Total 
                
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
September 30, 2017               
One-to four-family residential $176,285  $127  $1,924  $  $178,336 
Commercial real estate  204,435      2,683      207,118 
Construction  20,194      2,428      22,622 
Home equity lines of credit  18,536            18,536 
Commercial business  40,820   293         41,113 
Other  6,266            6,266 
Total $466,536  $420  $7,035  $  $473,991 

 

Management further monitors the performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the age of the portfolio as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due. The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aging categories of performing loans and nonaccrual loans at the dates presented:

 

     30-59  60-89             
     Days  Days  90 Days +  Total  Non-  Total 
  Current  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Accrual  Loans 
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
March 31, 2018                     
One-to four-family residential $167,674  $7,760  $32  $1,017  $8,809  $1,017  $176,483 
Commercial real estate  207,762   6,440      85   6,525   85   214,287 
Construction  21,495   1,453         1,453      22,948 
Home equity lines of credit  18,504   19      39   58   39   18,562 
Commercial business  48,868   344      123   467   123   49,335 
Other  5,651   6         6      5,657 
Total $469,954  $16,022  $32  $1,264  $17,318  $1,264  $487,272 

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     30-59  60-89             
     Days  Days  90 Days +  Total  Non-  Total 
  Current  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Accrual  Loans 
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
December 31, 2017                     
One-to four-family residential $170,310  $4,241  $  $910  $5,151  $910  $175,461 
Commercial real estate  203,710   6,102   178   91   6,371   91   210,081 
Construction  22,811                  22,811 
Home equity lines of credit  20,355      39   192   231   192   20,586 
Commercial business  46,357   115      123   238   123   46,595 
Other  6,039                  6,039 
Total $469,582  $10,458  $217  $1,316  $11,991  $1,316  $481,573 

     30-59  60-89             
     Days  Days  90 Days +  Total  Non-  Total 
  Current  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Accrual  Loans 
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
September 30, 2017                     
One-to four-family residential $176,546  $  $127  $1,663  $1,790  $1,663  $178,336 
Commercial real estate  206,218   418      482   900   482   207,118 
Construction  22,622                  22,622 
Home equity lines of credit  18,344      192      192      18,536 
Commercial business  40,420   400   80   213   693   213   41,113 
Other  6,266                  6,266 
Total $470,416  $818  $399  $2,358  $3,575  $2,358  $473,991 

 

An allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) is maintained to absorb losses from the loan portfolio.  The ALL is based on management’s continuing evaluation of the risk characteristics and credit quality of the loan portfolio, assessment of current economic conditions, diversification and size of the portfolio, adequacy of collateral, past and anticipated loss experience, and the amount of non-performing loans (“NPLs”).

 

The Bank’s methodology for determining the ALL is based on the requirements of ASC Section 310-10-35 for loans individually evaluated for impairment (discussed above) and ASC Subtopic 450-20 for loans collectively evaluated for impairment, as well as the Interagency Policy Statements on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses and other bank regulatory guidance.

 

Loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment are analyzed with general allowances being made as appropriate. For general allowances, historical loss trends are used in the estimation of losses in the current portfolio. These historical loss amounts are modified by other qualitative and economic factors.

 

The loans are segmented into classes based on their inherent varying degrees of risk, as described above. Management tracks the historical net charge-off activity by segment and utilizes this figure, as a percentage of the segment, as the general reserve percentage for pooled, homogenous loans that have not been deemed impaired. Typically, an average of losses incurred over a defined number of consecutive historical years is used.

 

Non-impaired credits are segregated for the application of qualitative factors. Management has identified a number of additional qualitative factors which it uses to supplement the historical charge-off factor because these factors are likely to cause estimated credit losses associated with the existing loan pools to differ from historical loss experience. The additional factors that are evaluated quarterly and updated using information obtained from internal, regulatory, and governmental sources include: national and local economic trends and conditions; levels of and trends in delinquency rates and non-accrual loans; trends in volumes and terms of loans; effects of changes in lending policies; experience, ability, and depth of lending staff; value of underlying collateral; and concentrations of credit from a loan type, industry and/or geographic standpoint.

 

Management reviews the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis using a defined, consistently applied process in order to make appropriate and timely adjustments to the ALL.  When information confirms all or part of specific loans to be uncollectible, these amounts are promptly charged off against the ALL. Since loans individually evaluated for impairment are promptly written down to their fair value, typically there is no portion of the ALL for loans individually evaluated for impairment.

 

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The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category and the related activity for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017:2018:

  

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  One-to-Four        Home Equity             
  Family  Commercial     Lines of  Commercial          
  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
                         
Balance- September 30, 2017 $587  $1,277  $490  $57  $956  $6  $102  $3,475 
Charge-offs  (127)           (170)        (297)
Recoveries  82   23   3      1         109 
Provision  21   (1)  (109)  74   265   (2)  2   250 
Balance- December 31, 2017 $563  $1,299  $384  $131  $1,052  $4  $104  $3,537 

  One-to-Four        Home Equity             
  Family  Commercial     Lines of  Commercial          
  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
                         
Balance- September 30, 2017 $587  $1,277  $490  $57  $956  $6  $102  $3,475 
Charge-offs  (127)           (170)        (297)
Recoveries  82   23   3      1         109 
Provision  21   (1)  (109)  74   265   (2)  2   250 
Balance- December 31, 2017 $563  $1,299  $384  $131  $1,052  $4  $104  $3,537 
Charge-offs  (25)                    (25)
Recoveries                        
Provision  (5)  119   58   (19)  106      (2)  257 
Balance- March 31, 2018 $533  $1,418  $442  $112  $1,158  $4  $102  $3,769 

 

The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category and the related activity for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016:2017:

 

 One-to-Four     Home Equity          One-to-Four     Home Equity         
 Family Commercial   Lines of Commercial        Family Commercial   Lines of Commercial       
 Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
 (Dollars in  thousands)  (Dollars in  thousands) 
                                  
Balance-September 30, 2016 $542  $1,075  $361  $71  $976  $9  $22  $3,056  $542  $1,075  $361  $71  $976  $9  $22  $3,056 
Charge-offs  (18)           (237)        (255)  (18)           (237)        (255)
Recoveries  35      3      1         39   35      3      1         39 
Provision  (35)  77   4      174   (2)  112   330   (35)  77   4      174   (2)  112   330 
Balance-December 31, 2016 $524  $1,152  $368  $71  $914  $7  $134  $3,170  $524  $1,152  $368  $71  $914  $7  $134  $3,170 
Charge-offs  (52)           (226)        (278)
Recoveries        3   14   1         18 
Provision  175   (44)  (3)  (18)  323   6   (36)  403 
Balance- March 31, 2017 $647  $1,108  $368  $67  $1,012  $13  $98  $3,313 

 

The following table summarizes the ALL by loan category, segregated into the amount required for loans individually evaluated for impairment and the amount required for loans collectively evaluated for impairment as of DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017:

  One-to-Four        Home Equity             
  Family  Commercial     Lines of  Commercial          
  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                
Balance - December 31, 2017 $563  $1,299  $384  $131  $1,052  $4  $104  $3,537 
Individually evaluated                                
for impairment  60                     60 
Collectively evaluated                                
for impairment  503   1,299   384   131   1,052   4   104   3,477 
                                 
Loans receivable:                                
Balance - December 31, 2017 $175,461  $210,081  $22,811  $20,586  $46,595  $6,039  $  $481,573 
Individually evaluated                                
for impairment  2,558   3,673         363         6,594 
Collectively evaluated                                
for impairment  172,903   206,408   22,811   20,586   46,232   6,039      474,979 

  

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  One-to-Four        Home Equity             
  Family  Commercial     Lines of  Commercial          
  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                
Balance - March 31, 2018 $533  $1,418  $442  $112  $1,158  $4  $102  $3,769 
Individually evaluated                                
for impairment                        
Collectively evaluated                                
for impairment  533   1,418   442   112   1,158   4   102   3,769 
                                 
Loans receivable:                                
Balance - March 31, 2018 $176,483  $214,287  $22,948  $18,562  $49,335  $5,657  $  $487,272 
Individually evaluated                                
for impairment  2,503   3,642         362          6,507 
Collectively evaluated                                
for impairment  173,980   210,645   22,948   18,562   48,973   5,657       480,765 

 

  One-to- Four        Home Equity             
  Family  Commercial     Lines of  Commercial          
  Residential  Real Estate  Construction  Credit  Business  Other  Unallocated  Total 
  (Dollars in  thousands) 
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                
Balance - September 30, 2017 $587  $1,277  $490  $57  $956  $6  $102  $3,475 
Individually evaluated                                
for impairment                        
Collectively evaluated                                
for impairment  587   1,277   490   57   956   6   102   3,475 
                                 
Loans receivable:                                
Balance - September 30, 2017 $178,336  $207,118  $22,622  $18,536  $41,113  $6,266  $  $473,991 
Individually evaluated                                
for impairment  3,124   4,088         243          7,455 
Collectively evaluated                                
for impairment  175,212   203,030   22,622   18,536   40,870   6,266       466,536 

 

The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates, and actual losses will vary from current estimates. Management believes that the segmentation of the loan portfolio into homogeneous pools and the related historical loss ratios and other qualitative factors, as well as the consistency in the application of assumptions, result in an ALL that is representative of the risk found in the components of the portfolio at any given date.

 

The Bank has adopted FASB ASU No. 2011-02 on the determination of whether a loan restructuring is considered to be a Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”). A TDR is a loanthat has been modified whereby the Bank has agreed to make certain concessions to a borrower to meet the needs of both the borrower and the Bank to maximize the ultimate recovery of a loan. TDR occurs when a borrower is experiencing, or is expected to experience, financial difficulties and the loan is modified using a modification that would otherwise not be granted to the borrower. The types of concessions granted generally include, but are not limited to, interest rate reductions, limitations on the accrued interest charged, term extensions, and deferment of principal.

 

A default on a troubled debt restructured loan for purposes of this disclosure occurs when a borrower is 90 days past due or a foreclosure or repossession of the applicable collateral has occurred.There waswere no TDRs for the three and six months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017 2018and 2016.there was one TDR for the three and six months endedMarch 31. 2017.

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  Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 
  Number of  Investment Before  Investment After 
  Loans  TDR Modification  TDR Modification 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
One-to four-family residential  1  $182  $182 
             
Total  1  $182  $182 

  Six Months Ended March 31, 2017 
  Number of  Investment Before  Investment After 
  Loans  TDR Modification  TDR Modification 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
One-to four-family residential  1  $182  $182 
             
Total  1  $182  $182 

 

There were no foreclosed residential real estate loans for the three monthssix month ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2018. There were $703,000$1.1 million of consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate property that were in the process of foreclosure at Decemberthe six months ended March 31, 2017.

2018.

 

NOTE K - DEPOSITS

 

A summary of deposits by type of account are summarized as follows:

 

  2018  2017 
  March 31  September 30 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
       
Demand accounts $105,992  $98,728 
Savings accounts  97,810   107,362 
NOW accounts  48,337   43,556 
Money market accounts  146,476   137,527 
Certificates of deposit  99,808   108,740 
Retirement certificates  18,331   19,288 
  $516,754  $515,201 

  2017 
  December 31  September 30 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
       
Demand accounts $99,507  $98,728 
Savings accounts  102,738   107,362 
NOW accounts  44,066   43,556 
Money market accounts  137,791   137,527 
Certificates of deposit  104,452   108,740 
Retirement certificates  18,900   19,288 
  $507,454  $515,201 

 

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NOTE L – INCOME TAXES

 

In the first quarter,On December 22, 2017, the Company revised its estimated annual effective rate to reflect a change in the United States federal corporate tax rate for the Company from 34% to 21%, resulting from legislation that was enacted on December 22, 2017.. The rate change is administratively effective at the beginning of our fiscal year resulting in the use of a blended rate for the annual period. As a result, the blended statutory federal tax rate for the Company’s year ended September 30, 2018 is 24.0%.

 

In addition, we recognized a tax expense in our tax provision for the period ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 related to the adjustment of our net deferred tax asset to reflect the new corporate tax rate. As a result, income tax expense reported for the first threesix months ended March 31, 2018 was adjusted to reflect the effects of the change in the tax law and resulted in an increase in income tax expense of $207,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2017.$182,000. This amount comprises a reductionan increase of $99,000 in income tax expense for the three-month period ended December 31, 2017 related to the lower federal income tax rate and $306,000 from the application of the newly enacted rates to existing deferred tax asset balances.balances at the time of enactment and a decrease of $125,000 in income tax expense for the six months ended March 31, 2018 related to the lower federal income tax rate.

 

The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

 

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Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The valuation allowance is assessed by management on a quarterly basis and adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant. In assessing whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, management considers projections of future taxable income, the projected periods in which current temporary differences will be deductible, the availability of carry forwards, feasible and permissible tax planning strategies and existing tax laws and regulations. The Company did not have a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 or September 30, 2017.

 

A reconciliation of income tax between the amounts calculated based upon pre-tax income at the Company’s federal statutory rate and the amounts reflected in the consolidated statements of operations are as follows:

 

 For the Three Months  For the Three Months For the Six Months 
 Ended December 31,  Ended March 31,  Ended March 31, 
 2017  2016  2018  2017  2018  2017 
 (in thousands)  (in thousands)     
              
Income tax expense at the statutory federal tax rate of 24% and 34%        
for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 $214  $200 
Income tax expense at the statutory federal tax rate of 24%                
for the three and six months ended March 31, 2018 and                
34% for the three and six months ended March 31, 2017 $138  $176  $352  $376 
State tax expense  61   32   40   32   101   64 
Reduction of deferred tax asset from tax legislation  306            306    
Other  (17)  8   4   11   (13)  18 
Income tax expense $564  $240  $182  $219  $746  $458 

 

NOTE M - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK

 

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate floors and collars, as part of its interest rate risk management. Interest rate caps and floors are agreements whereby one party agrees to pay or receive a floating rate of interest on a notional principal amount for a predetermined period of time if certain market interest rate thresholds are met. The Company considers the credit risk inherent in these contracts to be negligible.

 

As of DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017, the Company did not hold any interest rate floors or collars.

 

In the normal course of business the Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk and in only to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments are commitments to extend credit are summarized in the below table. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

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 2017  2018  2017 
 December 31  September 30  March 31  September 30 
 (Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands) 
Financial instruments whose contract amounts                
represent credit risk                
Letters of credit $808  $633  $1,193  $633 
Unused lines of credit  61,502   64,220   53,207   64,220 
Fixed rate loan commitments  2,773   2,429   6,718   2,429 
Variable rate loan commitments  6,979   3,952   16,436   3,952 
                
 $72,062  $71,234  $77,554  $71,234 

 

 

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this filing and in future filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Company’s press releases or other public or shareholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases, “anticipate,” “would be,” “will allow,” “intends to,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “projected,” “believes”, or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those risks previously disclosed by the Company in Item 1A of its Annual Report on Form 10-K as may be supplemented by Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, regulatory considerations, competition, technological developments, retention and recruitment of qualified personnel, and market acceptance of the Company’s pricing, products and services, and with respect to the loans extended by the Bank and real estate owned, the following: risks related to the economic environment in the market areas in which the Bank operates, particularly with respect to the real estate market in New Jersey; the risk that the value of the real estate securing these loans may decline in value; and the risk that significant expense may be incurred by the Company in connection with the resolution of these loans.

 

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The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and advises readers that various factors, including regional and national economic conditions, substantial changes in levels of market interest rates, credit and other risks of lending and investing activities, and competitive and regulatory factors, could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected.

The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Critical accounting policies may involve complex subjective decisions or assessments. We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies.

Allowance for Loan Losses.The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover credit losses in the loan portfolio both probable and reasonably estimable at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses which is charged against income. In determining the allowance for loan losses, management makes significant estimates and has identified this policy as one of our most critical. Due to the high degree of judgment involved, the subjectivity of the assumptions utilized and the potential for changes in the economic environment that could result in changes to the amount of the recorded allowance for loan losses, the methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses is considered a critical accounting policy by management.

As a substantial amount of our loan portfolio is collateralized by real estate, appraisals of the underlying value of property securing loans and discounted cash flow valuations of properties are critical in determining the amount of the allowance required for specific loans. Assumptions for appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly affect the valuation of a property securing a loan and the related allowance determined. The assumptions supporting such appraisals and discounted cash flow valuations are carefully reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable on the related loans.

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Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. We consider a variety of factors in establishing this estimate including, but not limited to, current economic conditions, delinquency statistics, geographic and industry concentrations, the adequacy of the underlying collateral, the financial strength of the borrower, results of internal loan reviews and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates by management that may be susceptible to significant change based on changes in economic and real estate market conditions.

The evaluation has a specific and general component. The specific component relates to loans that are delinquent or otherwise identified as impaired through the application of our loan review process and our loan grading system. All such loans are evaluated individually, with principal consideration given to the value of the collateral securing the loan and discounted cash flows. Specific impairment allowances are established as required by this analysis. The general component is determined by segregating the remaining loans by type of loan, risk weighting (if applicable) and payment history. We also analyze historical loss experience, delinquency trends, general economic conditions and geographic and industry concentrations. This analysis establishes factors that are applied to the loan groups to determine the amount of the general component of the allowance for loan losses.

Actual loan losses may be significantly greater than the allowances we have established, which could have a material negative effect on our financial results.

 

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Other Real Estate Owned.Real estate acquired through foreclosure, or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, is recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs at the date of acquisition or transfer, and subsequently at the lower of its new cost or fair value less estimated selling costs. Adjustments to the carrying value at the date of acquisition or transfer are charged to the allowance for loan losses. The carrying value of the individual properties is subsequently adjusted to the extent it exceeds estimated fair value less estimated selling costs, at which time a provision for losses on such real estate is charged to operations.

 

Appraisals are critical in determining the fair value of the other real estate owned amount. Assumptions for appraisals are instrumental in determining the value of properties. Overly optimistic assumptions or negative changes to assumptions could significantly affect the valuation of a property. The assumptions supporting such appraisals are carefully reviewed by management to determine that the resulting values reasonably reflect amounts realizable.

Investment Securities. If the fair value of a security is less than its amortized cost, the security is deemed to be impaired. Management evaluates all securities with unrealized losses quarterly to determine if such impairments are “temporary” or “other-than-temporary” in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. The Company accounts for temporary impairments based upon security classification as either available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, or trading. Temporary impairments on “available-for-sale” securities are recognized, on a tax-effected basis, through accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) with offsetting entries adjusting the carrying value of the security and the balance of deferred taxes. Conversely, the Company does not adjust the carrying value of “held-to-maturity” securities for temporary impairments, although information concerning the amount and duration of impairments on held to maturity securities is generally disclosed in periodic financial statements. The carrying value of securities held in a trading portfolio is adjusted to their fair value through earnings on a daily basis. However, the Company maintained no securities in trading portfolios at or during the periods presented in these financial statements.

 

The Company accounts for other-than-temporary impairments based upon several considerations. First, other-than-temporary impairments on securities that the Company has decided to sell as of the close of a fiscal period, or will, more likely than not, be required to sell prior to the full recovery of the their fair value to a level equal to or exceeding their amortized cost, are recognized in operations. If neither of these criteria apply, then the other-than-temporary impairment is separated into credit-related and noncredit-related components. The credit-related impairment generally represents the amount by which the present value of the cash flows that are expected to be collected on an other-than-temporarily impaired security fall below its amortized cost while the noncredit-related component represents the remaining portion of the impairment not otherwise designated as credit-related. The Company recognizes credit-related, other-than-temporary impairments in earnings, while noncredit-related, other-than-temporary impairments on debt securities are recognized, net of deferred taxes, in AOCI. Management did not account for any other-than-temporary impairments at or during the periods presented in these financial statements.

 

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Fair Value. We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Our securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record at fair value other assets or liabilities on a non-recurring basis, such as held-to-maturity securities, mortgage servicing rights, loans receivable and other real estate owned. These non-recurring fair value adjustments involve the application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

 

In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, we group our assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. We base our fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 requires us to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

 

Deferred Income Taxes.The Company records income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities: (i) are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns; (ii) are attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases; and (iii) are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years when those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

 

Where applicable, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance for any portions determined not likely to be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period of enactment. The valuation allowance is adjusted, by a charge or credit to income tax expense, as changes in facts and circumstances warrant.

 

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Comparison of Financial Condition at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017

 

Total assets decreased $6.3increased $4.9 million, or 1.0%0.8%, to $596.8$607.9 million during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $603.0 million at September 30, 2017. The decreaseincrease was primarily attributable to lower interest earning deposits with banks and investments, partiallya $13.0 million increase in net loans receivable, offset by higher loans receivable.a $5.0 million decrease in cash and cash equivalent balances and a $2.4 million decrease in investment securities.

 

Cash and interest bearing deposits with banks decreased $7.5$5.0 million, or 33.7%22.3%, to $14.8$17.3 million at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $22.3 million at September 30, 2017 due to net deposit outflows and an increase in loans receivablefund loan originations during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2018.

 

At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2018, investment securities totaled $57.6$60.8 million, reflecting a decrease of $5.6$2.4 million, or 8.9%3.8%, from $63.2 million at September 30, 2017. The Company purchased three U.S. government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities totaling $4.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018. The Company sold twenty-three U.S. government-sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities totaling $3.3 million and received payments from mortgage-backed securitiescalls and principal repayments totaling $2.3$3.6 million during the quarter. The securities were sold for a gain of $107,000 from the held to maturity portfolio as they had paid down to less than 85% of their original par. There were no purchases during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2018.

 

Investment securities at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 consisted of $47.2$50.6 million in mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, $6.9$6.8 million in U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored enterprise debt securities, $3.0 million in corporate notes, and $478,000$434,000 in “private-label” mortgage-backed securities. There were no other-than-temporary-impairment charges for the Company’s investment securities for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2018.

 

Total loans receivable increased $7.6$13.3 million, or 2.8%, to $487.3 million during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017 to $481.62018 compared with $474.0 million andat September 30, 2017. Total loans receivable were comprised of $210.1$214.3 million (43.6%(44.0%) in commercial real estate loans, $175.5$176.5 million (36.4%(36.2%) in one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, $46.6$49.3 million (9.7%(10.1%) in commercial business loans, $22.8$22.9 million (4.7%) in construction loans, $20.6$18.6 million (4.3%(3.8%) in home equity lines of credit, and $6.0$5.7 million (1.3%(1.2%) in other loans. Expansion of the portfolio during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 occurred primarily in commercial business loans, which increased $5.5$8.2 million, and commercial real estate loans, which increased $3.0 million, and home equity lines of credit, which increased $2.1$7.2 million.

 

Total non-performing loans decreased by $1.0$1.1 million or 44.2%, to $1.3 million at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $2.4 million at September 30, 2017. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans declineddecreased to 0.27%0.26% at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from 0.50% at September 30, 2017.

Included in the non-performing loan totals were six residential mortgage loans totaling $1.0 million, one commercial business loan totaling $123,000, one commercial real estate loans totaling $85,000, and one home equity line of credit totaling $39,000.

 

Non-performing loans secured by one-to four-family residential properties, including home equity lines of credit and other consumer loans, decreased $561,000$607,000 to $1.1 million at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $1.7 million at September 30, 2017. These loans remained in varying stages of foreclosure at DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2018. Year-to-date, Magyar BankThe Company charged off $127,000$152,000 in non-performing residential mortgageand home equity lines of credit and other consumer loans through a reduction in its allowance for loan loss and received three recoveries totaling $82,000$83,000 from previously charged-off non-performing residential andproperties including home equity linelines of credit and other consumer loans.

 

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Non-performing commercial real estate loans decreased $391,000$397,000 to $91,000$85,000 at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $482,000 at September 30, 2017. ThisThe one non-accrual loan was in foreclosurean early stage of collection at DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2018. Year-to-date, there were no charge offs and $23,000 in recoveries of previously charged-off non-performingthe commercial real estate loans.loan portfolio while the Company received one recovery totaling $23,000.

 

Non-performing commercial business loans decreased $90,000 to $123,000 during the threesix months period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2018 from $213,000 at September 30, 2017. Year-to-date, Magyar BankThe Company charged off $170,000 in non-performing commercial business loans through a reduction in its allowance for loan loss and received recoveriesone recovery totaling $1,000 from a previously charged-off non-performing commercial business loan.

 

AllThere were no non-performing construction loans were performingduring the six months or at DecemberMarch 31, 2017.2018. Year-to-date, Magyar Bankthe Company received recoveries totaling $3,000 from a previously charged-off non-performing construction loan.

 

During the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2018, the allowance for loan losses increased $62,000$294,000 to $3,537,000 compared with $3,475,000 at September 30, 2017. The increase was attributable to growth in total loans receivable during the quarter.$3.8 million. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-performing loans increased to 268.8%298% at DecemberMarch 31, 2017 from 147.4%2018 compared with 147% at September 30, 2017. OurAt March 31, 2018 the Company’s allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 0.77% compared with 0.73% at December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017.

 

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Future increases in the allowance for loan losses may be necessary based on the growth of the loan portfolio, the change in composition of the loan portfolio, possible future increases in non-performing loans and charge-offs, possible additional deterioration of collateral values, and the possible deterioration of the current economic environment.

To the extent that an updated valuation of the collateral is insufficient to cover a collateral-dependent loan, the Company reduces the balance of the loan via a charge to the allowance for loan loss. Specific reserves for loan loss may be established for estimated selling and disposition costs as well as portions of the loan expected to be recovered within a reasonable time period. March 31, 2018, The Company determines the carrying value of loans secured by real estate by obtaining an updated third-party appraisal of the real estate collateral.did not hold any specific reserves.

 

Other real estate owned decreased $312,000, or 2.8%,$905,000 to $10.7$10.2 million at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $11.1 million at September 30, 2017. The decrease was due to twothe result of four sales totaling $309,000$815,000 and valuation allowances totaling $157,000 recorded for$273,000. Offsetting the decreases were improvements to properties under contract of sale. Partially offsetting the decline were investment and acquisitions costs totaling $167,000.$181,000. The Company is determining the proper course of action for its other real estate owned, which may include holding the properties until the real estate market further improves, leasingmarketing the individual properties for sale, or selling multiple properties to offset maintenance costs and selling the properties.a real estate investors.

 

Total deposits decreased $7.7increased $1.6 million, or 1.5%0.3%, to $507.5$516.8 million during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2018 compared with $515.2 million at September 30, 2017. The decreaseincrease in deposits occurred in money market accounts, which increased $8.9 million, or 6.5%, to $146.5 million, non-interest bearing checking accounts, which increased $7.3 million, or 7.4%, to $106.0 million and in interest-bearing checking accounts, which increased $4.8 million, or 11.0%, to $48.3 million. Offsetting these increases were decreases in certificates of deposit (including individual retirement accounts), which decreased $4.7$9.9 million, or 3.7%7.7%, to $123.4$118.1 million, and in savings accounts, which decreased $4.6$9.6 million, or 4.3%8.9%, to $102.7 million. Partially offsetting these decreases were non-interest checking accounts, which increased $779,000, or 0.8%, to $99.5 million, interest-bearing checking accounts, which increased $510,000, or 1.2%, to $44.1 million, and money market accounts, which increased $264,000, or 0.2%, to $137.8$97.8 million.

 

Included with the total deposits at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017 were $10.3 million in brokered certificates of deposit.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York advances and securities sold under agreementsincreased $2.0 million to repurchase were $31.9$33.9 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017.

Stockholders’ equity increased $387,000, or 0.8%, to $49.8 million at December 31, 20172018 from $49.5$31.9 million at September 30, 2017. 2017 to fund growth in total loans receivable.

The Company’s book value per share increased to $8.56$8.59 at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $8.50 at September 30, 2017. The increase in stockholders’ equity was attributabledue to the Company’s results from operations.

The Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock duringoperations for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017. Through December 31, 2017, the Company had repurchased 81,000 shares at an average price of $8.33 pursuant to the second stock repurchase plan, which has reduced outstanding shares to 5,820,746.2018.

 

 

Average Balance Sheet for the Three and Six Months Ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and 20162017

 

The tabletables on the following page presentspages present certain information regarding the Company’s financial condition and net interest income for the three and six months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and 2016.2017. The table presentstables present the annualized average yield on interest-earning assets and the annualized average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. We derived the yields and costs by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, respectively, for the periodperiods shown. We derived average balances from daily balances over the periodperiods indicated. Interest income includes fees that we consider adjustments to yields.

 

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 For the Three Months Ended December 31,  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
 2017  2016  2018  2017 
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
  Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
 Average
Balance
 Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
 
 (Dollars In Thousands)  (Dollars In Thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                                                
Interest-earning deposits $21,961  $71   1.29%  $16,687  $39   0.93%  $16,300  $62   1.53%  $15,082  $41   1.11% 
Loans receivable, net  472,105   5,435   4.57%   458,812   4,998   4.32%   479,464   5,408   4.57%   460,344   5,010   4.41% 
Securities                                                
Taxable  61,882   351   2.25%   61,124   340   2.21%   60,911   354   2.36%   62,581   351   2.27% 
FHLB of NY stock  2,002   31   6.12%   2,208   30   5.35%   2,047   33   6.50%   2,158   32   5.89% 
Total interest-earning assets  557,950   5,888   4.19%   538,831   5,407   3.98%   558,722   5,857   4.25%   540,165   5,434   4.08% 
Noninterest-earning assets  45,983           48,851           45,734           48,006         
Total assets $603,933          $587,682          $604,456          $588,171         
                                                
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                                
Savings accounts(1)  $104,818   191   0.72%  $104,879   194   0.73%  $100,675   175   0.71%  $110,975   200   0.73% 
NOW accounts(2)   181,999   309   0.67%   161,912   143   0.35%   187,284   312   0.68%   160,282   140   0.36% 
Time deposits(3)  125,112   394   1.25%   132,419   392   1.18%   120,772   384   1.29%   130,350   378   1.17% 
Total interest-bearing deposits  411,929   894   0.86%   399,210   729   0.72%   408,731   871   0.86%   401,607   718   0.73% 
Borrowings  31,905   162   2.02%   35,348   192   2.15%   32,905   165   2.03%   34,241   186   2.20% 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  443,834   1,056   0.94%   434,558   921   0.84%   441,636   1,036   0.95%   435,848   904   0.84% 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities  110,317           105,119           113,062           104,441         
Total liabilities  554,151           539,677           554,698           540,289         
Retained earnings  49,782           48,005           49,758           47,882         
Total liabilities and retained earnings $603,933          $587,682          $604,456          $588,171         
                                                
Net interest and dividend income     $4,832          $4,486          $4,821          $4,530     
Interest rate spread          3.25%           3.14%           3.30%           3.24% 
Net interest-earning assets $114,116          $104,273          $117,086          $104,317         
Net interest margin(4)          3.44%           3.30%           3.50%           3.40% 
Average interest-earning assets to                                                
average interest-bearing liabilities  125.71%           124.00%           126.51%           123.93%         

 

 

(1)    Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts.

(2)    Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts.

(3)    Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts.

(4)    Calculated as annualized net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.  

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  For the Six Months Ended March 31, 
  2018  2017 
  Average
Balance
  Interest Income/
Expense
   Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
  Average
Balance
  Interest Income/
Expense
   Yield/Cost
(Annualized)
 
  (Dollars In Thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                        
Interest-earning deposits $19,162  $133   1.39%  $15,893  $80   1.01% 
Loans receivable, net  475,742   10,843   4.57%   459,543   10,008   4.37% 
Securities                        
Taxable  61,402   704   2.30%   62,006   691   2.23% 
FHLB of NY stock  2,025   64   6.31%   2,184   61   5.62% 
Total interest-earning assets  558,331   11,744   4.22%   539,626   10,840   4.03% 
Noninterest-earning assets  45,858           48,432         
Total assets $604,189          $588,058         
                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:                        
Savings accounts(1) $102,769  $366   0.71%  $107,893  $394   0.73% 
NOW accounts(2)  184,612   621   0.67%   161,106   283   0.35% 
Time deposits(3)  122,966   778   1.27%   131,396   770   1.18% 
Total interest-bearing deposits  410,347   1,765   0.86%   400,395   1,447   0.72% 
Borrowings  32,400   327   2.03%   34,801   377   2.17% 
Total interest-bearing liabilities  442,747   2,092   0.95%   435,196   1,824   0.84% 
Noninterest-bearing liabilities  111,309           104,595         
Total liabilities  554,056           539,791         
Retained earnings  50,133           48,267         
Total liabilities and retained earnings $604,189          $588,058         
                         
Net interest and dividend income     $9,652          $9,016     
Interest rate spread          3.27%           3.19% 
Net interest-earning assets $115,584          $104,430         
Net interest margin(4)          3.47%           3.35% 
Average interest-earning assets to                        
 average interest-bearing liabilities  126.11%           124.00%         

 (1)  Includes passbook savings, money market passbook and club accounts.

(2)  Includes interest-bearing checking and money market accounts.

(3)  Includes certificates of deposits and individual retirement accounts.

(4)  Calculated as annualized net interest income divided by average total interest-earning assets.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and 20162017

 

Net Income. Net income decreased $18,000,increased $96,000, or 5.2%32.0%, to $329,000$396,000 during the three-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 compared with $347,000 the three-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 20162017 primarily due to higher income tax expense resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) signed into law on December 22, 2017. The Act lowered the Company’s Federal tax rate from 34% to 21%. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company revalued its net deferred tax assets using the lower income tax rate, resulting in a write-down of approximately $306,000. The write-down offset a 52%, or $306,000, increase in the Company’s pre-tax earnings, which resulted from higher net interest and dividend income.income, and a lower effective tax rate.

 

Net Interest and Dividend Income. NetThe net interest and dividend income increased $346,000,$291,000, or 7.7%6.4%, to $4.8 million for the quarterthree months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $4.5 million for the quarterthree months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2017. The Company’s net interest margin increased 1410 basis points to 3.44%3.50% for the quarterthree months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 compared to 3.30%3.40% for the quarterthree months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2017.

 

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The yield on the Company’s interest-earning assets increased 2117 basis points to 4.19%4.25% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from 3.98%4.08% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20162017 primarily due to higher average balances of loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses, which increased $13.3$19.1 million, as well as higher market interest rates between periods and higher yieldsperiods. The yield on loans receivable which increased 2516 basis points to 4.57% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from 4.32%4.41% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016. Contributing2017, due to the higher yield on loans were three non-performing loans that paid-off during the quarter, which included the receiptaverage balances of $81,000 in non-accrued interest.loan receivable and higher market interest rates. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 1011 basis of pointpoints to 0.94%0.95% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from 0.84% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016 due2017. The increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was attributable to higher average balances in interest-bearing deposits and higher market interest rates.

 

Interest and Dividend Income.Interest and dividend income increased $481,000,$423,000, or 8.9%7.8%, to $5.9 million for the three months ended December 30, 2017March 31, 2018 from $5.4 million for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2017. The increase was attributable to higheran $18.6 million, or 3.4%, increase in the average balancesbalance of interest-earning assets which increased $19.1 million, or 3.5%, andin addition to a higher17 basis point increase in the yield on interest-earningsuch assets which increased 21 basis points to 4.19%4.25% for the quarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 compared with the prior year period.

 

Interest earned on loans increased $437,000,$398,000, or 8.7%7.9%, to $5.4 million for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 compared with $5.0 million the same period prior year due to a $13.3$19.1 million increase in the average balance of loansin the net loan receivable net.and higher market interest rates.

 

Interest earned on our investment securities, including interest earning deposits and excluding FHLB stock, increased $43,000,$24,000, or 11.3%6.1%, to $422,000$416,000 at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $379,000$392,000 at DecemberMarch 31, 2016. The increase was due to a $6.0 million, or 7.8%, increase in the average balance of such securities and deposits to $83.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017 from $77.8 million at December 31, 2016.2017. The average yield on investment securities and interest earning deposits increased six14 basis points to 2.00%2.18% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from 1.94%2.04% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2017, more than offsetting a $452,000 decrease in the average balance between periods.

 

Interest Expense.Interest expense increased $135,000,$132,000, or 14.7%14.6%, to $1.1$1.0 million for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $921,000$904,000 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2017. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $9.3$5.8 million, or 2.1%1.3%, between the two periods, while the cost ofon such liabilities increased 1011 basis points to 0.94%0.95% for the quarterthree months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from 0.84% compared with the prior year period.

 

The average balance of interest bearing deposits increased $12.7$7.1 million to $411.9$408.7 million at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $399.2$401.6 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2016,2017, while the average cost of such deposits increased fourteen13 basis points to 0.86% from 0.72%0.73% between the two periods. As a result, interest paid on interest-bearing deposits increased $165,000$153,000 to $894,000$871,000 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $729,000$718,000 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2017.

 

Interest paid on advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $30,000$21,000, or 11.3%, to $162,000$165,000 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $192,000$186,000 for the same period prior year, while the average balance of such borrowings decreased $3.4$1.3 million to $31.9$32.9 million at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from $35.3$34.2 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2017. The average cost of advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased thirteen17 basis points to 2.02%2.03% for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 from 2.15%2.20% for the same period of DecemberMarch 31, 2016,2017, reflecting the maturity of long-term, higher cost borrowings during the past year.lower market interest rate environment.

 

Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions for loan losses, which are charged to earnings, at a level necessary to absorb known and inherent losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the date of the financial statements. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss experience, the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, peer group information and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events occur.

 

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After an evaluation of these factors, management recorded a provision of $250,000$257,000 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 compared to a provision of $330,000$403,000 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2017. The provision for loan losses decreased during the current period compared with the prior year period due in part to lower net charge offs,charge-offs, which were $188,000$25,000 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 compared to net charge offs of $216,000$260,000 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2017.

 

During the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2018, the Bank reduced the carrying balance on three loansone loan totaling $420,000$208,000 by $297,000$25,000 to the estimatedappraised fair value of collateral, net of estimated disposition costs, securing the loans. Offsetting these charge-offs were fivewas one partial recoveriesrecovery of loansa loan previously charged-off totaling $109,000$336 during the quarter.

Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses necessarily involves a high degree of judgment. Management reviews the level of the allowance on a quarterly basis, and establishes the provision for loan losses based on the factors set forth in the preceding paragraph. As management evaluates the allowance for loan losses, the increased risk associated with larger non-homogenous construction, commercial real estate and commercial business loans may result in larger additions to the allowance for loan losses in future periods.

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Other Income.Non-interest income decreased to $369,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $440,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower service charge income, which decreased $94,000 from the prior year period due primarily to lower loan prepayment penalties. Partially offsetting the reduction were higher gains from loan sales and other operating income. The Company recorded gains totaling $30,000 from the sale of guaranteed portions of SBA loans during the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared with $25,000 for the prior year period. Other operating income increased $15,000 between periods from higher rental income.

Other Expenses.Non-interest expenses increased $307,000, or 7.6%, to $4.4 million from the three months ended March 31, 2017. Compensation and benefit expense increased $173,000, or 7.6%, from the prior year period due to the opening of the Bank’s seventh branch location in June of 2017 as well as annual merit increases for employees. The opening of the Bank’s Edison, NJ branch also contributed to an increase in occupancy and data processing expenses between periods. In addition, OREO expenses increased $92,000 to $168,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 from $76,000 for the prior year period due to higher valuation allowances resulting from updated real estate appraisals. Offsetting these increases were decreases in FDIC insurance premiums, which declined $33,000, and professional fees, which declined $24,000.

Income Tax Expense. The Company recorded tax expense of $182,000 on income of $578,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to tax expense of $219,000 on income of $519,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The decrease reflected the lower federal corporate tax rate resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was signed into law December 22, 2017. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was 28.6% compared with 42.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017

Net Income.Net income increased $77,000, or 11.9%, to $725,000 during the six-month period ended March 31, 2018 compared with $648,000 for the six-month period ended March 31, 2017 due to higher net interest and dividend income.

The net interest margin increased by 12 basis points to 3.47% for the six months ended March 31, 2018 compared to 3.35% for the six months ended March 31, 2017. The yield on interest-earning assets increased 19 basis points to 4.22% for the six months ended March 31, 2018 from 4.03% for the six months ended March 31, 2017 primarily due to higher balances of loans receivable as well as higher market interest rates between the two periods. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 11 basis points to 0.95% for the six months ended March 31, 2018 from 0.84% for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

Net Interest and Dividend Income. The Company’s net interest and dividend income increased $636,000, or 7.1%, to $9.6 million for the six month period ended March 31, 2018 from $9.0 million for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

Interest and Dividend Income. Interest and dividend income increased $904,000, or 8.3%, to $11.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $10.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2017. The average balance of interest-earning assets increased $18.7 million, or 3.5%, while the yield on such assets increased 19 basis points to 4.22% for the six months ended March 31, 2018 compared with 4.03% for the six months ended March 31, 2017. Interest expense increased $268,000, or 14.7%, to $2.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018 from $1.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2017. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $7.5 million, or 1.7%, between the two periods while the cost on such liabilities increased 11 basis points to 0.95% from 0.84%.

Interest earned on our investment securities, including interest earning deposits and excluding FHLB stock, increased $66,000, or 8.6%, to $837,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2018 compared with $771,000 for the same period last year. The increase was due to a $2.7 million, or 3.4%, increase in the average balance of such securities and deposits to $80.6 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018 from $77.9 million at March 31, 2017. The average yield on investment securities and interest earning deposits increased 10 basis points to 2.08% for the six months ended March 31, 2018 from 1.98% for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

Interest Expense.Interest expense increased $268,000, or 14.7%, to $2.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018 from $1.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2017. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $7.5 million, or 1.7%, between the two periods while the cost on such liabilities increased 11 basis points to 0.95% for the six months ended March 31, 2018 from 0.84% for the six months ended March 31, 2017 due to higher market interest rates.

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The average balance of interest bearing deposits increased $10.0 million, or 2.5%, to $410.4 million at March 31, 2018 from $400.4 million at March 31, 2017, while the average cost of such deposits increased 14 basis points to 0.86% for the six months ended March 31, 2018 from 0.72% for the six months ended March 31, 2017. Interest paid on deposits increased $318,000, or 22.0%, to $1.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2018 from $1.5 million for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

Interest paid on advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $50,000, or 13.3%, to $327,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2018 compared with $377,000 for the same period prior year. The average balance of such borrowings decreased $2.4 million to $32.4 million from $34.8 million. The average cost of advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased 14 basis points to 2.03% for the six months ended March 31, 2018 from 2.17% for the same period of March 31, 2017.

Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions for loan losses, which are charged to earnings, at a level necessary to absorb known and inherent losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable at the date of the financial statements. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss experience, the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, peer group information and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available or as future events occur.

After an evaluation of these factors, management recorded a provision of $506,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $733,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2017. Net charge-offs were $213,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $476,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2017.

The loan charge-offs during the six months ended March 31, 2018 resulted from write-downs of loans deemed impaired during the period. Four non-performing loans totaling $628,000 were written down by $322,000 for the six months based on updated valuations of the loans. In addition, there were loan recoveries totaling $109,000 received during the six month period.

 

Determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses necessarily involves a high degree of judgment. Management reviews the level of the allowance on a quarterly basis, and establishes the provision for loan losses based on the factors set forth in the preceding paragraph. As management evaluates the allowance for loan losses, the increased risk associated with larger non-homogenous construction, commercial real estate and commercial business loans may result in larger additions to the allowance for loan losses in future periods.

 

Other Income.Non-interest income increased $183,000,$112,000, or 39.4%12.4%, to $648,000 during$1.0 million for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 compared to $465,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2016.prior year period. The increase in non-interest income was primarily attributable to higher gains from the salessale of assets. Gainsloans and investments, which increased $212,000 from the salesprior year period. The Company recorded gains totaling $216,000 from the sale of guaranteed portions of SBA loans increased $100,000 while gains onand $107,000 from the sale of investment securities increased $107,000.during the six months ended March 31, 2018, compared with $111,000 in loan gains for the prior year period. Offsetting these increases were lower service charges, which decreased $108,000 to $480,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2018 due to lower loan prepayment fees.

 

Other Expenses.Non-interest expenses increased $303,000,$610,000, or 7.5%, to $4.3$8.7 million during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2018 from the six months ended March 31, 2017. Compensation and employee benefit expensesexpense increased $136,000 between$309,000, or 6.9%, from the quarterly periodsprior year period due to the opening of the Bank’s seventh branch location in June of 2017 as well as annual merit increases for employees. The opening of the Bank’s Edison, NJ branch also contributed to an $85,000 increase in occupancy, data processing and other expenses between periods. Finally, other real estate owned (“OREO”)In addition, OREO expenses increased $53,000 between$145,000 to $400,000 for the quarterly periodssix months ended March 31, 2018 from $255,000 for the prior year period due to higher valuation allowances on properties under contract of sale at December 31, 2017.resulting from updated real estate appraisals. Offsetting these increases were decreases in FDIC insurance premiums, which declined $53,000, and professional fees, which declined $36,000.

 

Income Tax Expense. The Company recorded income tax expense of $564,000$746,000 on income of $893,000$1.5 million for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2018, compared with $240,000to tax expense of $458,000 on income of $587,000$1.1 million for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2017. The income expense increase was the result of higher income from operations and a $306,000 charge resulting from the write-down of deferred tax assets due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017, which lowered the Company’s federal income tax rate from 34% to 21%.

The Company recognized additional tax expense in our tax provision for the period ended December 31, 2017 related to adjustment of our net deferred tax asset to reflect the new corporate tax rate. As a result, income tax expense reported for the first three months was adjusted to reflect the effects of the change in the tax law and resulted in an increase in income tax expense of $207,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2017. This amount comprises a reduction of $99,000 in income tax expense for the three-month period ended December 31, 2017 related to the lower corporate income tax rate and $306,000 from the application of the newly enacted rates to existing deferred tax asset balances.

The federal income tax rate change is administrativelyCompany’s effective at the beginning of our fiscal year resulting in the use of a blended rate for the annual period. As a result, the blended statutory federal tax rate for the Companysix months ended March 31, 2018 was 28.6% compared with 41.4% for the year ending September 30, 2018 is 24.0%. The Company utilized an effective combined federal and state tax rate of 30.8% and 39.9% for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.2017.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Liquidity

 

The Company’s liquidity is a measure of its ability to fund loans, pay withdrawals of deposits, and other cash outflows in an efficient, cost-effective manner. The Company’s short-term sources of liquidity include maturity, repayment and sales of assets, excess cash and cash equivalents, new deposits, other borrowings, and new advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank. There has been no material adverse change during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 in the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to fund their operations.

 

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At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2018, the Company had commitments outstanding under letters of credit of $808,000,$1.2 million, commitments to originate loans of $9.8$23.2 million, and commitments to fund undisbursed balances of closed loans and unused lines of credit of $61.5$53.2 million. There has been no material change during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 in any of the Company’s other contractual obligations or commitments to make future payments.

 

Capital Requirements

 

At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2018, the Bank’s Tier 1 capital as a percentage of the Bank's total assets was 8.46%8.56%, and total qualifying capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets was 12.60%12.52%.

 

 

Item 3- Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

 

 

Item 4 – Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-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 Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal proceedingsProceedings

None.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
a.)Not applicable.

 

b.)Not applicable.

 

c.)The Company did not repurchase shares of its common stock during the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31,, 2017. 2018. Through DecemberMarch 31,, 2017, 2018, the Company had repurchased 81,000 shares of its common stock at an average price of $8.33.
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.Other Information
a.)Not applicable.

 

b.)None.

 

Item 6.Exhibits

Exhibits

31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101Interactive data file containing the following financial statements formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and 2016;2017; (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and 2016;2017; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and 2016;2017; (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the threesix months ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172018 and 2016;2017; and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.

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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.

 

 

 MAGYAR BANCORP, INC.
  (Registrant)
  
  
  
  
Date: February 12,May 10, 2018/s/John S. Fitzgerald
 John S. Fitzgerald
 President and Chief Executive Officer
  
  
  
Date: February 12,May 10, 2018/s/Jon R. Ansari
 Jon R. Ansari
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer