UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

[X]Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2016

 

[]Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

For the transition period                    to                    

Commission File Number: 0-26486

 

 

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware  63-0885779

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

100 N. Gay Street

Auburn, Alabama 36830

(334) 821-9200

(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yesx                                             No¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, 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).

Yesx                                             No¨

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 ¨

  Accelerated filer ¨  Non-accelerated filer ¨    Smaller reporting company x
  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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

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

 

Class

   Outstanding at AprilJuly 28, 2016

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

   3,643,503 shares


AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     PAGE  

Item 1

Financial Statements

    

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

as of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015

     3  

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)

for the quartersquarter and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015

     4  

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

for the quartersquarter and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015

     5  

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

for the quarterssix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015

     6  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

for the quarterssix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015

     7  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     8  

Item 2

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     2729  

Table 1 –Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

44

Table 2 – Selected Quarterly Financial Data

45

Table 3 –  Average Balances and Net Interest Income Analysis –
for the quarters ended March 31, 2016 and 2015

46

Table 4 – Loan Portfolio Composition

     47  

Table 52 – Allowance for Loan Losses and Nonperforming AssetsSelected Quarterly Financial Data

     48  

Table 63 – Allocation of Allowance for Loan LossesSelected Financial Data

     49  

Table 74 – CDsAverage Balances and Other Time Deposits of $100,000 or moreNet Interest Income Analysis – for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 and 2015

     50  

Table 5 –Item 3     QuantitativeAverage Balances and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskNet Interest Income Analysis – for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015

     51  

Table 6 –Item 4     Controls and ProceduresLoan Portfolio Composition

     5152
Table 7 –Allowance for Loan Losses and Nonperforming Assets53
Table 8 –Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses54
Table 9 –CDs and Other Time Deposits of $100,000 or more55

Item 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk56

Item 4

Controls and Procedures56  

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

    

Item 1

Legal Proceedings

     5156  

Item 1A

Risk Factors

     5156  

Item 2

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     5156  

Item 3

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     5156  

Item 4

Mine Safety Disclosures

     5156  

Item 5

Other Information

     5156  

Item 6

Exhibits

     5257  


PART 1.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)  

March 31,

2016

 December 31,
2015
   

June 30,

2016

 

December 31,

2015

 

 

 

Assets:

      

Cash and due from banks

  $18,009   $9,806     $11,872   $9,806    

Federal funds sold

   45,071   57,395      48,571   57,395    

Interest bearing bank deposits

   69,907   46,729      103,977   46,729    

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

   132,987   113,930      164,420   113,930    

 

 

Securities available-for-sale

   234,109   241,687      217,002   241,687    

Loans held for sale

   2,326   1,540      1,567   1,540    

Loans, net of unearned income

   431,763   426,410      430,694   426,410    

Allowance for loan losses

   (4,774 (4,289)     (4,528 (4,289)   

 

 

Loans, net

   426,989   422,121      426,166   422,121    

 

 

Premises and equipment, net

   11,771   11,866      11,710   11,866    

Bank-owned life insurance

   17,545   17,433      17,658   17,433    

Other real estate owned

   397   252      300   252    

Other assets

   7,204   8,360      7,233   8,360    

 

 

Total assets

  $833,328   $817,189     $846,056   $817,189    

 

 

Liabilities:

      

Deposits:

      

Noninterest-bearing

  $172,643   $156,817     $167,741   $156,817    

Interest-bearing

   564,718   566,810      579,798   566,810    

 

 

Total deposits

   737,361   723,627      747,539   723,627    

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

   2,488   2,951      2,578   2,951    

Long-term debt

   7,217   7,217      7,217   7,217    

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   3,375   3,445      3,914   3,445    

 

 

Total liabilities

   750,441   737,240      761,248   737,240    

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

      

Preferred stock of $.01 par value; authorized 200,000 shares; no issued shares

   —        —        —      —      

Common stock of $.01 par value; authorized 8,500,000 shares; issued 3,957,135 shares

   39   39      39   39    

Additional paid-in capital

   3,767   3,766      3,767   3,766    

Retained earnings

   82,216   80,845      83,327   80,845    

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net

   3,503   1,937      4,313   1,937    

Less treasury stock, at cost - 313,632 shares and 313,657 shares at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively

   (6,638 (6,638)  

Less treasury stock, at cost - 313,632 shares and 313,657 shares at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively

   (6,638 (6,638)   

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   82,887   79,949      84,808   79,949    

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $        833,328   $        817,189     $          846,056   $          817,189    

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(Unaudited)

 

          Quarter ended March 31,          Quarter ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
  

 

 

 
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)  2016 2015 
(In thousands, except share and per share data) 2016 2015 2016 2015 

 

 

Interest income:

         

Loans, including fees

  $5,096   $5,006    

$

 5,172   $5,217   $ 10,268   $10,223   

Securities

   

Securities:

      

Taxable

   898   1,040     775   949    1,673   1,989   

Tax-exempt

   625   651     623   654    1,248   1,305   

Federal funds sold and interest bearing bank deposits

   126   39     156   51    282   90   

 

 

Total interest income

   6,745   6,736     6,726   6,871    13,471   13,607   

 

 

Interest expense:

         

Deposits

   981   1,102     967   1,020    1,948   2,122   

Short-term borrowings

   4       3   4    7   10   

Long-term debt

   63   105     64   59    127   164   

 

 

Total interest expense

   1,048   1,213     1,034   1,083    2,082   2,296   

 

 

Net interest income

   5,697   5,523     5,692   5,788    11,389   11,311   

Provision for loan losses

   (600  —        —      —      (600  —     

 

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

   6,297   5,523     5,692   5,788    11,989   11,311   

 

 

Noninterest income:

         

Service charges on deposit accounts

   198   206     193   209    391   415   

Mortgage lending

   179   334     315   457    494   791   

Bank-owned life insurance

   112   401     113   112    225   513   

Other

   345   377     372   389    717   766   

Securities gains, net:

   

Realized gains, net

   —       

 

Total securities gains, net

   —       

Securities gains, net

   —      —       —       

 

 

Total noninterest income

   834   1,321     993   1,167    1,827   2,488   

 

 

Noninterest expense:

         

Salaries and benefits

   2,405   2,268     2,446   2,291    4,851   4,559   

Net occupancy and equipment

   360   358     358   362    718   720   

Professional fees

   211   201     194   218    405   419   

FDIC and other regulatory assessments

   122   125     122   118    244   243   

Other real estate owned, net

   20   17     (43 1    (23 18   

Prepayment penalties on long-term debt

   —     362      —      —       —     362   

Other

   991   983     944   1,039    1,935   2,022   

 

 

Total noninterest expense

   4,109   4,314     4,021   4,029    8,130   8,343   

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

   3,022   2,530     2,664   2,926    5,686   5,456   

Income tax expense

   831   668     733   776    1,564   1,444   

 

 

Net earnings

  $2,191   $1,862    

$

 1,931   $2,150   $ 4,122   $4,012   

 

 

Net earnings per share:

         

Basic and diluted

  $0.60   $0.51    

$

 0.53   $0.59   $ 1.13   $1.10   

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

         

Basic and diluted

   3,643,484   3,643,365     3,643,503       3,643,413    3,643,493       3,643,389   

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

 

          Quarter ended March 31,         
  

 

 

          Quarter ended June 30,             Six Months Ended June 30,       
(Dollars in thousands)  2016   2015    2016 2015 2016 2015 

 

 

Net earnings

  $2,191    $1,862    $   1,931   $2,150   $ 4,122   $4,012    

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

    

Unrealized net holding gain on securities

   1,566     686   

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

       

Unrealized net holding gain (loss) on securities

    810   (1,842  2,376   (1,156)   

Reclassification adjustment for net gain on securities recognized in net earnings

   —      (2)      —      —       —     (2)   

 

 

Other comprehensive income

   1,566     684   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

    810   (1,842  2,376   (1,158)   

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $3,757    $2,546    $   2,741   $308   $ 6,498   $2,854    

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

 

                Accumulated                Accumulated     
          Additional     other            Additional   other     
  Common Stock   paid-in   Retained comprehensive   Treasury    Common Stock paid-in Retained comprehensive Treasury   
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)  Shares   Amount   capital   earnings income   stock Total  Shares Amount capital earnings income stock Total 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2014

   3,957,135    $39    $3,763    $76,193   $2,443    $(6,639 $75,799    3,957,135   $39    $          3,763   $          76,193   $        2,443   $(6,639 $          75,799    

Net earnings

   —       —       —       1,862    —       —     1,862     —                 —        —      4,012    —                     —      4,012    

Other comprehensive income

   —       —       —       —     684     —     684   

Cash dividends paid ($0.22 per share)

   —       —       —       (802  —       —     (802)  

Sale of treasury stock (50 shares)

   —       —       1     —      —       —       

Other comprehensive loss

  —       —        —       —      (1,158  —      (1,158)   

Cash dividends paid ($0.44 per share)

  —       —        —      (1,603  —       —      (1,603)   

Sale of treasury stock (100 shares)

  —       —       2    —       —      1   3    

 

 

Balance, March 31, 2015

   3,957,135    $39    $3,764    $77,253   $3,127    $(6,639 $77,544   

Balance, June 30, 2015

 3,957,135   $39   $3,765   $78,602   $1,285   $(6,638 $77,053    

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2015

   3,957,135    $39    $3,766    $80,845   $1,937    $(6,638 $79,949    3,957,135   $39   $3,766   $80,845   $1,937   $(6,638 $79,949    

Net earnings

   —       —       —       2,191    —       —     2,191     —       —        —      4,122    —       —      4,122    

Other comprehensive income

   —       —       —       —     1,566     —     1,566     —       —        —       —      2,376    —      2,376    

Cash dividends paid ($0.225 per share)

   —       —       —       (820  —       —     (820)  

Cash dividends paid ($0.45 per share)

  —       —        —      (1,640  —       —      (1,640)   

Sale of treasury stock (25 shares)

   —       —       1     —      —                   —         —       —       1    —       —       —      1    

 

 

Balance, March 31, 2016

   3,957,135    $    39    $    3,767    $    82,216   $    3,503    $(6,638 $    82,887   

Balance, June 30, 2016

 3,957,135   $39   $3,767   $83,327   $4,313   $(6,638 $84,808    

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

          Quarter Ended March 31,         
  

 

 

      Six Months Ended June 30,     
(In thousands)  2016 2015  2016 2015 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net earnings

  $2,191   $1,862    

$

 4,122   $4,012    
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:      

Provision for loan losses

   (600  —       (600  —      

Depreciation and amortization

   248   242     544   545    

Premium amortization and discount accretion, net

   335   385     692   804    

Net gain on securities available-for-sale

   —     (3)     —     (3)   

Net gain on sale of loans held for sale

   (97 (258)    (367 (644)   

Increase in MSR valuation allowance

   —     10   

Net loss on other real estate owned

   5     

Increase (decrease) in MSR valuation allowance

  1   (39)   

Net (gain) loss on other real estate owned

  (43 5    

Loss on prepayment of long-term debt

   —     362      —     362    

Loans originated for sale

   (7,671 (19,148)    (20,327 (38,404)   

Proceeds from sale of loans

   6,925   17,720     20,523   36,883    

Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance

   (112 (125)    (225 (237)   

Income recognized from death benefit on bank-owned life insurance

   —     (276)     —     (276)   

Net decrease in other assets

   176   365   

Net increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities

   (69 (365)  

Net (increase) decrease in other assets

  (425 237    

Net increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities

  510   (84)   

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   1,331   776     4,405   3,161    

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale

   10,848   7,760     30,922   16,698    

Purchase of securities available-for-sale

   (1,123 (1,596)    (3,164 (4,637)   

(Increase) decrease in loans, net

   (4,468 6,227   

Increase in loans, net

  (3,693 (5,491)   

Net purchases of premises and equipment

   (7 (230)    (57 (415)   

Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance death benefit

   —     662      —     1,319    

(Increase) decrease in FHLB stock

   (25 191     (25 191    

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned

   50   30     203   30    

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

   5,275   13,044     24,186   7,695    

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits

   15,826   11,416     10,924   19,576    

Net decrease in interest-bearing deposits

   (2,092 (6,470)  

Net increase in interest-bearing deposits

  12,988   3,028    

Net decrease in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase

   (463 (332)    (373 (1,769)   

Repayments or retirement of long-term debt

   —     (5,362)     —     (5,362)   

Dividends paid

   (820 (802)    (1,640 (1,603)   

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   12,451   (1,550)  

Net cash provided by financing activities

  21,899   13,870    

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

   19,057   12,270     50,490   24,726    

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   113,930   83,503     113,930   83,503    

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $132,987   $95,773    

$

 164,420   $108,229    

 

 
   

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

      

Cash paid during the period for:

      

Interest

  $1,097   $1,360    

$

 2,062   $2,366    

Income taxes

   403   391     1,403   1,241    

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:

      

Real estate acquired through foreclosure

   200    —       248    —      

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

General

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers in Lee County, Alabama and surrounding counties through its wholly owned subsidiary, AuburnBank (the “Bank”). The Company does not have any segments other than banking that are considered material.

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The unaudited consolidated financial statements in this report have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited consolidated financial statements include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present a fair statement of the financial position and the results of operations for all periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations in the interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that the Company and its subsidiaries may achieve for future interim periods or the entire year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Auburn National Bancorporation Capital Trust I is an affiliate of the Company and was included in these unaudited consolidated financial statements pursuant to the equity method of accounting. Significant intercompany transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term include other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities, the determination of the allowance for loan losses, fair value of financial instruments, and the valuation of deferred tax assets and other real estate owned.

Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated the effects of events and transactions through the date of this filing that have occurred subsequent to March 31,June 30, 2016. The Company does not believe there were any material subsequent events during this period that would have required further recognition or disclosure in the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Accounting Developments

In the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted new guidance related to the following Accounting Standards Updates (“Updates” or “ASUs”):

 

  ASU 2015-02,Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis;

 

  ASU 2015-03,Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs; and and

 

  ASU 2015-05,Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing ArrangementArrangement..

Information about these pronouncements is described in more detail below.

ASU 2015-02,Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. Specifically, the amendments: (1) Modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities (“VIEs”) or voting interest entities; (2) Eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership; (3) Affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships; and (4) Provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. Adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2015-03,Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the debt liability, rather than as an asset. Adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2015-05,CustomersCustomer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement, provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The new guidance does not change the accounting for a customer’s accounting for service contracts. Adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 2: BASIC AND DILUTED NET EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the quarters ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.respective period. Diluted net earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur upon exercise of securities or other rights for, or convertible into, shares of the Company’s common stock. At March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, the Company had no such securities or rights issued or outstanding, and therefore, no dilutive effect to consider for the diluted net earnings per share calculation.

The basic and diluted net earnings per share computations for the respective periods are presented below.

 

  Quarter ended March 31,   Quarter ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)  2016   2015 
(In thousands, except share and per share data)  2016   2015   2016   2015 

 

 

Basic and diluted:

            

Net earnings

  $2,191    $1,862    $1,931    $2,150    $4,122    $4,012  

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     3,643,484       3,643,365         3,643,503         3,643,413         3,643,493         3,643,389  

 

 

Net earnings per share

  $0.60    $0.51    $0.53    $0.59    $1.13    $1.10  

 

 

NOTE 3: VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

Generally, a variable interest entity (“VIE”) is a corporation, partnership, trust, or other legal structure that does not have equity investors with substantive or proportional voting rights or has equity investors that do not provide sufficient financial resources for the entity to support its activities.

At March 31,June 30, 2016, the Company did not have any consolidated VIEs to disclose but did have one nonconsolidated VIE, discussed below.

Trust Preferred Securities

The Company owns the common stock of a subsidiary business trust, Auburn National Bancorporation Capital Trust I, which issued mandatorily redeemable preferred capital securities (“trust preferred securities”) in the aggregate of approximately $7.0 million at the time of issuance. This trust meets the definition of a VIE of which the Company is not the primary beneficiary; the trust’s only assets are junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company, which were acquired by the trust using the proceeds from the issuance of the trust preferred securities and common stock. The junior subordinated debentures of approximately $7.2 million are included in long-term debt and the Company’s equity interest of $0.2 million in the business trust is included in other assets. Interest expense on the junior subordinated debentures is included in interest expense on long-term debt.

The following table summarizes VIEs that are not consolidated by the Company as of March 31,June 30, 2016.

 

MaximumLiability
(Dollars in thousands)  

Maximum

Loss Exposure

   

Liability

Recognized

   Classification 

 

Type:

      

Trust preferred issuances

   N/A     $7,217     Long-term debt  

 

NOTE 4: SECURITIES

At March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, all securities within the scope of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320,Investments – Debt and Equity Securities,were classified as available-for-sale. The fair value and amortized cost for securities available-for-sale by contractual maturity at March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, are presented below.

 

 

 

 

 
  1 year   1 to 5   5 to 10   After 10   Fair     Gross Unrealized   Amortized  1 year 1 to 5 5 to 10 After 10 Fair Gross Unrealized Amortized 
(Dollars in thousands)  or less   years   years   years   Value   Gains   Losses   Cost  or less years years years Value Gains Losses Cost 

 

 

March 31, 2016

                

June 30, 2016

        

Agency obligations (a)

  $    5,001     26,208     19,670     5,001     55,880     826     —      $55,054   $        3,113         23,136       16,390        —          42,639           943              —      $    41,696    

Agency RMBS (a)

   —       1,450     21,408     84,806     107,664     1,644     69     106,089    —      1,265   20,223   81,391   102,879   2,132      —      100,747    

State and political subdivisions

   —       1,874     11,777     56,913     70,564     3,155     5     67,414    —      2,004   11,440   58,040   71,484   3,759      —      67,725    

 

 

Total available-for-sale

  $5,001     29,532     52,855     146,720     234,108     5,625     74    $    228,557   $3,113     26,405   48,053   139,431   217,002   6,834      —      $210,168    

 

 

December 31, 2015

                        

Agency obligations (a)

  $5,000     25,852     19,463     9,770     60,085     384     518    $60,219   $5,000   25,852   19,463   9,770   60,085   384     518     $60,219    

Agency RMBS (a)

   —       1,623     13,511     95,820     110,954     968     780     110,766    —      1,623   13,511   95,820   110,954   968     780     110,766    

State and political subdivisions

   —       497     12,094     58,057     70,648     3,022     7     67,633    —      497   12,094   58,057   70,648   3,022     7     67,633    

 

 

Total available-for-sale

  $5,000     27,972     45,068     163,647     241,687     4,374     1,305    $238,618   $5,000   27,972   45,068   163,647   241,687   4,374     1,305     $238,618    

 

 

(a) Includes securities issued by U.S. government agencies or government sponsored entities.

Securities with aggregate fair values of $164.4$155.2 million and $133.3 million at March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances, and for other purposes required or permitted by law.

Included in other assets are cost-method investments. The carrying amounts of cost-method investments were $1.4 million at March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Cost-method investments primarily include non-marketable equity investments, such as FHLB of Atlanta stock and Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) stock.

Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value

The Company had no gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2016. The fair values and gross unrealized losses on securities at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 respectively, segregated by those securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and 12 months or longer, are presented below.

 

       Less than 12 Months       12 Months or Longer   Total 
(Dollars in thousands)  

Fair

Value

   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Unrealized
Losses
   

Fair

Value

   Unrealized    
Losses    
 

 

 

March 31, 2016:

            

Agency RMBS

  $8,655     30     12,252     39    $20,907     69  

State and political subdivisions

   550     5     —       —       550     5  

 

 

Total

  $9,205     35     12,252     39    $21,457     74  

 

 

December 31, 2015:

            

Agency obligations

  $8,157     2     24,444     516    $32,601     518  

Agency RMBS

   42,345     367     18,184     413     60,529     780  

State and political subdivisions

   267     1     969     6     1,236     7  

 

 

Total

  $        50,769     370     43,597     935    $        94,366     1,305  

 

 

For the securities in the previous table, the Company does not have the intent to sell and has determined it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of the amortized cost basis, which may be maturity. On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses each security for credit impairment. For debt securities, the Company evaluates, where necessary, whether credit impairment exists by comparing the present value of the expected cash flows to the securities’ amortized cost basis. For cost-method investments, the Company evaluates whether an event or change in circumstances has occurred during the reporting period that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment.

In determining whether a loss is temporary, the Company considers all relevant information including:

the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than the amortized cost basis;
adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry, or a geographic area (for example, changes in the financial condition of the issuer of the security, or in the case of an asset-backed debt security, in the financial condition of the underlying loan obligors, including changes in technology or the discontinuance of a segment of the business that may affect the future earnings potential of the issuer or underlying loan obligors of the security or changes in the quality of the credit enhancement);
the historical and implied volatility of the fair value of the security;
the payment structure of the debt security and the likelihood of the issuer being able to make payments that increase in the future;
failure of the issuer of the security to make scheduled interest or principal payments;
any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency; and
recoveries or additional declines in fair value subsequent to the balance sheet date.

Agency RMBS

The unrealized losses associated with agency residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”) were primarily driven by changes in interest rates and not due to the credit quality of the securities. These securities were issued by U.S. government agencies or government-sponsored entities and did not have any credit losses given the explicit government guarantee or other government support.

Securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions

The unrealized losses associated with securities of U.S. states and political subdivisions were primarily driven by changes in interest rates and were not due to the credit quality of the securities. Some of these securities are guaranteed by a bond insurer, but management did not rely on the guarantee in making its investment decision. These securities will continue to be monitored as part of the Company’s quarterly impairment analysis, but are expected to perform even if the rating agencies reduce the credit rating of the bond insurers. As a result, the Company expects to recover the entire amortized cost basis of these securities.

     Less than 12 Months   12 Months or Longer     Total 
(Dollars in thousands)    

 

Fair

 

Value

   

Unrealized  

 

Losses

   

Fair

 

Value

   

Unrealized  

 

Losses

     

Fair

 

Value

   

Unrealized  

 

Losses

 

 

 

December 31, 2015:

              

Agency obligations

 

$

   8,157     2     24,444     516   $   32,601     518  

Agency RMBS

    42,345     367     18,184     413      60,529     780  

State and political subdivisions

    267     1     969     6      1,236     7  

 

 

  Total

 

$

       50,769         370         43,597         935   $       94,366         1,305  

 

 

Cost-method investments

At March 31,June 30, 2016, cost-method investments with an aggregate cost of $1.4 million were not evaluated for impairment because the Company did not identify any events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of these cost-method investments.

The carrying values of the Company’s investment securities could decline in the future if the financial condition of an issuer deteriorates and the Company determines it is probable that it will not recover the entire amortized cost basis for the security. As a result, there is a risk that other-than-temporary impairment charges may occur in the future.

Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired Securities

Credit-impaired debt securities are debt securities where the Company has written down the amortized cost basis of a security for other-than-temporary impairment and the credit component of the loss is recognized in earnings. At March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had no credit-impaired debt securities and there were no additions or reductions in the credit loss component of credit-impaired debt securities during the quarterssix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Realized Gains and Losses

The following table presents the gross realized gains and losses on sales of securities.

 

   Quarter ended March 31,  
  

 

 

          Quarter ended June 30,               Six Months Ended June 30,       
(Dollars in thousands)  2016   2015  2016   2015   2016   2015 

 

 

Gross realized gains

  $            —    $3     

$

   —       —           —      $      3    

 

 

Realized gains, net

  $            —    $            3     

$

   —       —           —      $      3    

 

 

NOTE 5: LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

(In thousands)  March 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
   

June 30,

 

2016

   

December 31,

 

2015

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial

    $    50,192   $      52,479     $50,190     $52,479   

Construction and land development

   45,953   43,694      49,346      43,694   

Commercial real estate:

       

Owner occupied

   47,010   46,602      47,600      46,602   

Multi-family

   43,279      45,264   

Other

   162,310   157,251      117,946      111,987   

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   209,320   203,853      208,825      203,853   

Residential real estate:

       

Consumer mortgage

   70,443   70,009      68,077      70,009   

Investment property

   46,603   46,664      45,686      46,664   

 

 

Total residential real estate

   117,046   116,673      113,763      116,673   

Consumer installment

   9,769   10,220      9,125      10,220   

 

 

Total loans

   432,280   426,919      431,249      426,919   

Less: unearned income

   (517 (509)     (555)     (509)  

 

 

Loans, net of unearned income

    $    431,763     $    426,410     $        430,694     $        426,410   

 

 

Loans secured by real estate were approximately 86.1%86.2% of the Company’s total loan portfolio at March 31,June 30, 2016. At March 31,June 30, 2016, the Company’s geographic loan distribution was concentrated primarily in Lee County, Alabama, and surrounding areas.

In accordance with ASC 310, a portfolio segment is defined as the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for loan losses. As part of the Company’s quarterly assessment of the allowance, the loan portfolio is disaggregated into the following portfolio segments: commercial and industrial, construction and land development, commercial real estate, residential real estate, and consumer installment. Where appropriate, the Company’s loan portfolio segments are further disaggregated into classes. A class is generally determined based on the initial measurement attribute, risk characteristics of the loan, and an entity’s method for monitoring and determining credit risk.

The following describe the risk characteristics relevant to each of the portfolio segments and classes.

Commercial and industrial (“C&I”) —includes loans to finance business operations, equipment purchases, or other needs for small and medium-sized commercial customers. Also included in this category are loans to finance agricultural production. Generally, the primary source of repayment is the cash flow from business operations and activities of the borrower.

Construction and land development (“C&D”) —includes both loans and credit lines for the purpose of purchasing, carrying, and developing land into commercial developments or residential subdivisions. Also included are loans and credit lines for construction of residential, multi-family, and commercial buildings. Generally, the primary source of repayment is dependent upon the sale or refinance of the real estate collateral.

Commercial real estate (CRE)includes loans disaggregated into twothree classes: (1) owner occupied, (2) multifamily and (2)(3) other.

Owner occupied – includes loans secured by business facilities to finance business operations, equipment and owner-occupied facilities primarily for small and medium-sized commercial customers. Generally, the primary source of repayment is the cash flow from business operations and activities of the borrower, who owns the property.

Owner occupied – includes loans secured by business facilities to finance business operations, equipment and owner-occupied facilities primarily for small and medium-sized commercial customers. Generally, the primary source of repayment is the cash flow from business operations and activities of the borrower, who owns the property.

Other – primarily includes loans to finance income-producing commercial and multi-family properties that are not owner occupied. Loans in this class include loans for neighborhood retail centers, hotels, medical and professional offices, single retail stores, industrial buildings, warehouses, and apartments leased to local businesses and residents. Generally, the primary source of repayment is dependent upon income generated from the real estate collateral. The underwriting of these loans takes into consideration the occupancy and rental rates, as well as the financial health of the borrower.

Multi-family – primarily includes loans to finance income-producing multi-family properties. Loans in this class include loans for 5 or more unit residential property and apartments leased to residents. Generally, the primary source of repayment is dependent upon income generated from the real estate collateral. The underwriting of these loans takes into consideration the occupancy and rental rates, as well as the financial health of the borrower.

Other – primarily includes loans to finance income-producing commercial properties that are not owner occupied. Loans in this class include loans for neighborhood retail centers, hotels, medical and professional offices, single retail stores, industrial buildings, and warehouses leased to local businesses. Generally, the primary source of repayment is dependent upon income generated from the real estate collateral. The underwriting of these loans takes into consideration the occupancy and rental rates, as well as the financial health of the borrower.

Residential real estate (“RRE”) —includes loans disaggregated into two classes: (1) consumer mortgage and (2) investment property.

Consumer mortgage – primarily includes first or second lien mortgages and home equity lines of credit to consumers that are secured by a primary residence or second home. These loans are underwritten in accordance with the Bank’s general loan policies and procedures which require, among other things, proper documentation of each borrower’s financial condition, satisfactory credit history, and property value.

Consumer mortgage – primarily includes first or second lien mortgages and home equity lines of credit to consumers that are secured by a primary residence or second home. These loans are underwritten in accordance with the Bank’s general loan policies and procedures which require, among other things, proper documentation of each borrower’s financial condition, satisfactory credit history, and property value.

Investment property – primarily includes loans to finance income-producing 1-4 family residential properties. Generally, the primary source of repayment is dependent upon income generated from leasing the property securing the loan. The underwriting of these loans takes into consideration the rental rates and property value, as well as the financial health of the borrower.

Investment property – primarily includes loans to finance income-producing 1-4 family residential properties. Generally, the primary source of repayment is dependent upon income generated from leasing the property securing the loan. The underwriting of these loans takes into consideration the rental rates and property value, as well as the financial health of the borrower.

Consumer installment —includes loans to individuals both secured by personal property and unsecured. Loans include personal lines of credit, automobile loans, and other retail loans. These loans are underwritten in accordance with the Bank’s general loan policies and procedures which require, among other things, proper documentation of each borrower’s financial condition, satisfactory credit history, and, if applicable, property value.

The following is a summary of current, accruing past due, and nonaccrual loans by portfolio segment and class as of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 

(In thousands)  Current   Accruing
30-89 Days
Past Due
   Accruing
Greater than
90 days
   Total
Accruing
Loans
   Non-
Accrual
       Total    
    Loans    
 

 

   

 

 

 

March 31, 2016:

          

Commercial and industrial

  $    50,136     14     —       50,150     42    $    50,192    

Construction and land development

   45,758     129     —       45,887     66     45,953    

Commercial real estate:

          

Owner occupied

   47,010     —       —       47,010     —       47,010    

Other

   160,576     —       —       160,576     1,734     162,310    

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   207,586     —       —       207,586     1,734     209,320    

Residential real estate:

          

Consumer mortgage

   69,772     575     —       70,347     96     70,443    

Investment property

   46,555     48     —       46,603     —       46,603    

 

 

Total residential real estate

   116,327     623     —       116,950     96     117,046    

Consumer installment

   9,741     28     —       9,769     —       9,769    

 

 

Total

  $    429,548     794     —       430,342     1,938    $    432,280    

 

 

December 31, 2015:

          

Commercial and industrial

  $    52,387     49     —       52,436     43    $    52,479    

Construction and land development

   43,111     —       —       43,111     583     43,694    

Commercial real estate:

          

Owner occupied

   46,372     —       —       46,372     230     46,602    

Other

   155,731     —       —       155,731     1,520     157,251    

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   202,103     —       —       202,103     1,750     203,853    

Residential real estate:

          

Consumer mortgage

   68,579     1,105     —       69,684     325     70,009    

Investment property

   46,435     229     —       46,664     —       46,664    

 

 

Total residential real estate

   115,014     1,334     —       116,348     325     116,673    

Consumer installment

   10,179     28     —       10,207     13     10,220    

 

 

Total

  $    422,794     1,411     —       424,205     2,714    $    426,919    

 

 

(In thousands)  Current   

Accruing

 

30-89 Days

 

Past Due

   

Accruing

 

Greater than

 

90 days

   

Total

 

Accruing

 

Loans

   

Non-

 

Accrual

     

Total

 

Loans

 

 

    

June 30, 2016:

             

Commercial and industrial

  $50,125     25     —       50,150     40    $   50,190   

Construction and land development

   49,291     —       —       49,291     55       49,346   

Commercial real estate:

             

Owner occupied

   47,600     —       —       47,600     —         47,600   

Multi-family

   43,279     —       —       43,279     —         43,279   

Other

   116,382     —       —       116,382     1,564       117,946   

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   207,261     —       —       207,261     1,564       208,825   

Residential real estate:

             

Consumer mortgage

   67,510     557     —       68,067     10       68,077   

Investment property

   45,598     88     —       45,686     —         45,686   

 

 

Total residential real estate

   113,108     645     —       113,753     10       113,763   

Consumer installment

   9,074     51     —       9,125     —         9,125   

 

 

Total

  $428,859     721     —       429,580     1,669    $   431,249   

 

 

December 31, 2015:

             

Commercial and industrial

  $52,387     49     —       52,436     43    $   52,479   

Construction and land development

   43,111     —       —       43,111     583       43,694   

Commercial real estate:

             

Owner occupied

   46,372     —       —       46,372     230       46,602   

Multi-family

   45,264     —       —       45,264     —         45,264   

Other

   110,467     —       —       110,467     1,520       111,987   

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   202,103     —       —       202,103     1,750       203,853   

Residential real estate:

             

Consumer mortgage

   68,579     1,105     —       69,684     325       70,009   

Investment property

   46,435     229     —       46,664     —         46,664   

 

 

Total residential real estate

   115,014     1,334     —       116,348     325       116,673   

Consumer installment

   10,179     28     —       10,207     13       10,220   

 

 

Total

  $        422,794     1,411     —       424,205     2,714    $       426,919   

 

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company assesses the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses prior to the end of each calendar quarter. The level of the allowance is based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio, past loan loss experience, current asset quality trends, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay (including the timing of future payment), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, economic conditions, industry and peer bank loan loss rates, and other pertinent factors, including regulatory recommendations. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. Loans are charged off, in whole or in part, when management believes that the full collectability of the loan is unlikely. A loan may be partially charged-off after a “confirming event” has occurred, which serves to validate that full repayment pursuant to the terms of the loan is unlikely.

The Company deems loans 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. Collection of all amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement.

An impairment allowance is recognized if the fair value of the loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan. The impairment is recognized through the allowance. Loans that are impaired are recorded at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or if the loan is collateral dependent, the impairment measurement is based on the fair value of the collateral, less estimated disposal costs.

The level of allowance maintained is believed by management to be adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries of amounts previously charged-off.

In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, the Company also considers the results of its ongoing internal and independent loan review processes. The Company’s loan review process assists in determining whether there are loans in the portfolio whose credit quality has weakened over time and evaluating the risk characteristics of the entire loan portfolio. The Company’s loan review process includes the judgment of management, the input from our independent loan reviewers, and reviews that may have been conducted by bank regulatory agencies as part of their examination process. The Company incorporates loan review results in the determination of whether or not it is probable that it will be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a loan.

As part of the Company’s quarterly assessment of the allowance, management divides the loan portfolio into five segments: commercial and industrial, construction and land development, commercial real estate, residential real estate, and consumer installment. The Company analyzes each segment and estimates an allowance allocation for each loan segment.

The allocation of the allowance for loan losses begins with a process of estimating the probable losses inherent for each loan segment. The estimates for these loans are established by category and based on the Company’s internal system of credit risk ratings and historical loss data. The Company calculates average losses for all loan segments using a rolling 20 quarter historical period. The estimated loan loss allocation rate for the Company’s internal system of credit risk grades is based on its experience with similarly graded loans. For loan segments where the Company believes it does not have sufficient historical loss data, the Company may make adjustments based, in part, on loss rates of peer bank groups. At March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and for the periods then ended, the Company adjusted its historical loss rates for the commercial real estate portfolio segment based, in part, on loss rates of peer bank groups.

The estimated loan loss allocation for all five loan portfolio segments is then adjusted for management’s estimate of probable losses for several “qualitative and environmental” factors. The allocation for qualitative and environmental factors is particularly subjective and does not lend itself to exact mathematical calculation. This amount represents estimated probable inherent credit losses which exist, but have not yet been identified, as of the balance sheet date, and are based upon quarterly trend assessments in delinquent and nonaccrual loans, credit concentration changes, prevailing economic conditions, changes in lending personnel experience, changes in lending policies or procedures, and other influencing factors. These qualitative and environmental factors are considered for each of the five loan segments and the allowance allocation, as determined by the processes noted above, is increased or decreased based on the incremental assessment of these factors.

The following table details the changes in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the respective periods.

 

   March 31, 2016 
(In thousands)  Commercial and
industrial
  Construction
and land
development
  Commercial
real estate
   Residential
real estate
  Consumer
installment
  Total       

 

 

Quarter ended:

        

Beginning balance

  $    523    669    1,879     1,059    159   $    4,289   

Charge-offs

   —      —      —       (118  (26  (144)  

Recoveries

   20    1,198    —       7    4    1,229   

 

 

Net recoveries (charge-offs)

   20    1,198    —       (111  (22  1,085   

Provision for loan losses

   (26  (1,172  524     78    (4  (600)  

 

 

Ending balance

  $    517    695    2,403     1,026    133   $    4,774   

 

 

  June 30, 2016 
  March 31, 2015   

 

 

 
(In thousands)  Commercial and
industrial
 Construction
and land
development
 Commercial
real estate
 Residential
real estate
 Consumer
installment
 Total         Commercial and
industrial
 Construction
and land
development
 Commercial
real estate
  Residential 
real estate
 Consumer
   installment   
   Total 

 

 

Quarter ended:

            

Beginning balance

  $    639   974   1,928   1,119   176   $    4,836     $517   695   2,403   1,026   133       $4,774   

Charge-offs

   (58  —      —     (60 (17 (135)     (83  —     (194 (37 (2 (316)  

Recoveries

   1   5    —     14   1   21      3   5    —     58   4   70   

 

 

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

   (57 5    —     (46 (16 (114)     (80 5   (194 21   2   (246)  

Provision for loan losses

   62   (149 (40 80   47    —        69   44   (117 14   (10  —      

 

 

Ending balance

  $    644   830   1,888   1,153   207   $    4,722     $506   744   2,092   1,061   125       $4,528   

 

 

Six months ended:

     

Beginning balance

  $523   669   1,879   1,059   159       $4,289   

Charge-offs

   (83  —     (194 (155 (28 (460)  

Recoveries

   23   1,203    —     65   8   1,299   

 

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

   (60 1,203   (194 (90 (20 839   

Provision for loan losses

   43   (1,128 407   92   (14 (600)  

 

Ending balance

  $506   744   2,092   1,061   125       $            4,528   

 
  June 30, 2015 
  

 

 

 
(In thousands)  Commercial and
industrial
 Construction
and land
development
 Commercial
real estate
 Residential
real estate
 Consumer
installment
   Total 

 

Quarter ended:

     

Beginning balance

  $644   830   1,888   1,153   207       $4,722   

Charge-offs

   —      —      —      —     (5 (5)  

Recoveries

   3   4    —     151   11   169   

 

Net recoveries (charge-offs)

   3   4    —     151   6   164   

Provision for loan losses

   34   (194 258   (124 26    —     

 

Ending balance

  $681   640   2,146   1,180   239       $4,886   

 

Six months ended:

     

Beginning balance

  $639   974   1,928   1,119   176       $4,836   

Charge-offs

   (58  —     —    (59 (23 (140)  

Recoveries

   4   9    —    165   12   190   

 

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

   (54 9    —    106   (11 50   

Provision for loan losses

   96   (343 218   (45 74    —    

 

Ending balance

  $681   640   2,146   1,180   239       $4,886   

 

The following table presents an analysis of the allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and impairment methodology as of March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015.

 

 Collectively evaluated (1) Individually evaluated (2) Total 
 

 

  Allowance  

 

 

Recorded

 

 

   Allowance   

 

 

Recorded

 

 

   Allowance   

 

 

Recorded

 

 
      Collectively evaluated (1)           Individually evaluated (2)       Total  

for loan

 

 

   investment   

 

 

for loan

 

 

   investment   

 

 

for loan

 

 

    investment    

 

 
(In thousands)  Allowance
for loan
losses
   

Recorded
investment

in loans

   Allowance
for loan
losses
   Recorded
investment in
loans
   Allowance
for loan
losses
   Recorded    
investment    
in loans    
  losses in loans losses in loans losses in loans 

 

 

March 31, 2016:

  

        

June 30, 2016:

       

Commercial and industrial

  $    517     50,152     —       40     517     50,192     $ 506   50,159     —     31    506   50,190   

Construction and land development

   694     45,888     —       66     695     45,953      744   49,291     —     55    744   49,346   

Commercial real estate

   2,055     206,571     349     2,748     2,403     209,320      1,995   206,258    97   2,567    2,092   208,825   

Residential real estate

   1,026     117,046     —       —       1,026     117,046      1,061   113,763     —      —      1,061   113,763   

Consumer installment

   133     9,769     —       —       133     9,769      125   9,125     —      —      125   9,125   

 

 

Total

  $    4,425     429,426     349     2,854     4,774     432,280     $ 4,431   428,596    97   2,653    4,528   431,249   

 

 

March 31, 2015:

            

June 30, 2015:

       

Commercial and industrial

  $    644     52,475     —       61     644     52,536     $ 681   57,246     —     64    681   57,310   

Construction and land development

   830     37,307     —       618     830     37,925      640   38,252     —     602    640   38,854   

Commercial real estate

   1,704     181,192     184     1,679     1,888     182,871      1,672   182,465    474   1,659    2,146   184,124   

Residential real estate

   1,153     110,356     —       909     1,153     111,265      1,180   115,039     —      —      1,180   115,039   

Consumer installment

   207     12,478     —       —       207     12,478      239   13,632     —      —      239   13,632   

 

 

Total

  $    4,538     393,808     184     3,267     4,722     397,075     $ 4,412   406,634    474   2,325    4,886   408,959   

 

 

 

(1)Represents loans collectively evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 450-20,Loss Contingencies (formerly FAS 5), and pursuant to amendments by ASU 2010-20 regarding allowance for non-impaired loans.
(2)Represents loans individually evaluated for impairment in accordance with ASC 310-30,Receivables (formerly FAS 114), and pursuant to amendments by ASU 2010-20 regarding allowance for impaired loans.

Credit Quality Indicators

The credit quality of the loan portfolio is summarized no less frequently than quarterly using categories similar to the standard asset classification system used by the federal banking agencies. The following table presents credit quality indicators for the loan portfolio segments and classes. These categories are utilized to develop the associated allowance for loan losses using historical losses adjusted for qualitative and environmental factors and are defined as follows:

Pass – loans which are well protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor (or guarantors, if any) or by the fair value, less cost to acquire and sell, of any underlying collateral.

Special Mention – loans with potential weakness that may, if not reversed or corrected, weaken the credit or inadequately protect the Company’s position at some future date. These loans are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant an adverse classification.

Substandard Accruing – loans that exhibit a well-defined weakness which presently jeopardizes debt repayment, even though they are currently performing. These loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company may incur a loss in the future if these weaknesses are not correctedcorrected.

Nonaccrual – includes loans where management has determined that full payment of principal and interest is not expected.

(In thousands)  Pass   Special
Mention
   Substandard
Accruing
   Nonaccrual   Total loans 

March 31, 2016:

          

Commercial and industrial

  $46,055     3,786     309     42    $50,192   

Construction and land development

   45,356     54     477     66     45,953   

Commercial real estate:

          

Owner occupied

   46,419     275     316     —       47,010   

Other

   160,074     35     467     1,734     162,310   

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   206,493     310     783     1,734     209,320   

Residential real estate:

          

Consumer mortgage

   65,003     2,490     2,854     96     70,443   

Investment property

   45,519     —       1,084     —       46,603   

 

 

Total residential real estate

   110,522     2,490     3,938     96     117,046   

Consumer installment

   9,630     29     110     —       9,769   

 

 

Total

  $    418,056     6,669     5,617     1,938    $432,280   

 

 

December 31, 2015:

          

Commercial and industrial

  $48,038     4,075     323     43    $52,479   

Construction and land development

   42,458     60     593     583     43,694   

Commercial real estate:

          

Owner occupied

   45,772     381     219     230     46,602   

Other

   155,423     36     272     1,520     157,251   

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   201,195     417     491     1,750     203,853   

Residential real estate:

          

Consumer mortgage

   64,502     1,964     3,218     325     70,009   

Investment property

   45,399     112     1,153     —       46,664   

 

 

Total residential real estate

   109,901     2,076     4,371     325     116,673   

Consumer installment

   10,038     55     114     13     10,220   

 

 

Total

  $    411,630     6,683     5,892     2,714    $    426,919   

 

 

(In thousands)  Pass          Special        
Mention        
  Substandard
Accruing
      Nonaccrual       Total loans     

 

 

June 30, 2016:

       

Commercial and industrial

  $46,015     3,850     285    40     $50,190   

Construction and land development

   48,873     53     365    55      49,346   

Commercial real estate:

       

Owner occupied

   46,874     275     451    —        47,600   

Multi-family

   43,279     —       —      —        43,279   

Other

   115,568     354     460    1,564      117,946   

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   205,721     629     911    1,564      208,825   

Residential real estate:

       

Consumer mortgage

   62,702     2,501     2,864    10      68,077   

Investment property

   44,588     107     991    —        45,686   

 

 

Total residential real estate

   107,290     2,608     3,855    10      113,763   

Consumer installment

   9,010     31     84    —        9,125   

 

 

Total

  $416,909     7,171     5,500    1,669     $431,249   

 

 

December 31, 2015:

       

Commercial and industrial

  $48,038     4,075     323    43     $52,479   

Construction and land development

   42,458     60     593    583      43,694   

Commercial real estate:

       

Owner occupied

   45,772     381     219    230      46,602   

Multi-family

   45,264     —       —      —        45,264   

Other

   110,159     36     272    1,520      111,987   

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   201,195     417     491    1,750      203,853   

Residential real estate:

       

Consumer mortgage

   64,502     1,964     3,218    325      70,009   

Investment property

   45,399     112     1,153    —        46,664   

 

 

Total residential real estate

   109,901     2,076     4,371    325      116,673   

Consumer installment

   10,038     55     114    13      10,220   

 

 

Total

  $     411,630                 6,683     5,892    2,714     $      426,919   

 

 

Impaired loans

The following tables present details related to the Company’s impaired loans. Loans that have been fully charged-off do not appear in the following tables. The related allowance generally represents the following components that correspond to impaired loans:

Individually evaluated impaired loans equal to or greater than $500,000 secured by real estate (nonaccrual construction and land development, commercial real estate, and residential real estate loans).

Individually evaluated impaired loans equal to or greater than $250,000 not secured by real estate (nonaccrual commercial and industrial and consumer installment loans).

The following tables set forth certain information regarding the Company’s impaired loans that were individually evaluated for impairment at March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 

  March 31, 2016 
 June 30, 2016 
(In thousands)  Unpaid principal
balance (1)
   Charge-offs and
payments applied
(2)
 Recorded
investment (3)
    Related allowance   Unpaid principal 
balance (1)
   

 

Charge-offs and
payments applied
(2)

 Recorded
  investment (3)  
     Related allowance  

    

 

 

With no allowance recorded:

With no allowance recorded:

  

        

Commercial and industrial

  $40     —     40       $ 31      —     31      

Construction and land development

   168     (102 66        159      (104 55      

Commercial real estate:

                

Other

   305     (80 225        2,478      (914 1,564      

    

    

Total commercial real estate

   305     (80 225        2,478      (914 1,564      

    

    

Total

  $    513     (182 331       $ 2,668      (1,018 1,650      

    

    

With allowance recorded:

                

Commercial real estate:

                

Owner occupied

   1,014     —     1,014      110     1,003      —     1,003      97   

Other

   2,136     (627 1,509      239   

    

 

 

    

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   3,150     (627 2,523      349     1,003      —     1,003      97   

    

 

 

    

 

 

Total

  $    3,150     (627 2,523      $    349    $ 1,003      —     1,003     $ 97   

    

 

 

    

 

 

Total impaired loans

  $    3,663     (809 2,854      $    349    $ 3,671      (1,018 2,653     $ 97   

    

 

 

    

 

 

(1)Unpaid principal balance represents the contractual obligation due from the customer.
(2)Charge-offs and payments applied represents cumulative charge-offs taken, as well as interest payments that have been applied against the outstanding principal balance subsequent to the loans being placed on nonaccrual status.
(3)Recorded investment represents the unpaid principal balance less charge-offs and payments applied; it is shown before any related allowance for loan losses.

    December 31, 2015 
(In thousands)    Unpaid principal 
balance (1)
   

 

Charge-offs and
payments applied
(2)

  Recorded
  investment (3)  
      Related allowance  

 

    

 

 

 

With no allowance recorded:

        

Commercial and industrial

  $  48      —      48      

Construction and land development

   2,582      (1,999  583      

Commercial real estate:

        

Owner occupied

   308      (78  230      

Other

   2,136      (617  1,519      

 

    

Total commercial real estate

   2,444      (695  1,749      

 

    

Total

  $  5,074      (2,694  2,380      

 

    

With allowance recorded:

        

Commercial real estate:

        

Owner occupied

   1,027      —      1,027       121   

 

    

 

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   1,027      —      1,027       121   

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  $  1,027      —      1,027     $  121   

 

    

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

  $  6,101      (2,694  3,407     $  121   

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)Unpaid principal balance represents the contractual obligation due from the customer.
(2)Charge-offs and payments applied represents cumulative charge-offs taken, as well as interest payments that have been applied against the outstanding principal balance subsequent to the loans being placed on nonaccrual status.
(3)Recorded investment represents the unpaid principal balance less charge-offs and payments applied; it is shown before any related allowance for loan losses.

   December 31, 2015 
(In thousands)  Unpaid principal
balance (1)
   Charge-offs and
payments applied
(2)
  Recorded
investment (3)
      Related allowance 

With no allowance recorded:

  

Commercial and industrial

  $48     —      48       

Construction and land development

   2,582     (1,999  583       

Commercial real estate:

         

Owner occupied

   308     (78  230       

Other

   2,136     (617  1,519       

 

     

Total commercial real estate

   2,444     (695  1,749       

 

     

Total

  $    5,074     (2,694  2,380       

 

     

With allowance recorded:

         

Commercial real estate:

         

Owner occupied

   1,027     —      1,027        121   

 

     

 

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   1,027     —      1,027        121   

 

     

 

 

 

Total

  $    1,027     —      1,027       $121   

 

     

 

 

 

Total impaired loans

  $    6,101     (2,694  3,407       $    121   

 

     

 

 

 

(1)Unpaid principal balance represents the contractual obligation due from the customer.
(2)Charge-offs and payments applied represents cumulative charge-offs taken, as well as interest payments that have been applied against the outstanding principal   balance subsequent to the loans being placed on nonaccrual status.
(3)Recorded investment represents the unpaid principal balance less charge-offs and payments applied; it is shown before any related allowance for loan losses.

The following table provides the average recorded investment in impaired loans and the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans after impairment by portfolio segment and class during the respective periods.

 

 Quarter ended June 30, 2016 Six months ended June 30, 2016 
 

 

Average

 

 

Total interest

 

 

Average

 

 

Total interest

 

 
  Quarter ended March 31, 2016   Quarter ended March 31, 2015  

recorded

 

 

income

 

 

recorded

 

 

income

 

 
(In thousands)  Average
recorded
investment
   Total interest
income
recognized
   Average
recorded
investment
   Total interest
income
recognized
        investment            recognized            investment            recognized      

 

Impaired loans:

Impaired loans:

  

Commercial and industrial

 

$

 36   1   40     

Construction and land development

  60    —     138    —     

Commercial real estate:

     

Owner occupied

  1,009   11   1,015   26   

Other

  1,699    —     1,718    —      

 

Total commercial real estate

  2,708   11   2,733   26  

 

Total

 $ 2,804   12   2,911   28  

 
 Quarter ended June 30, 2015 Six months ended June 30, 2015 
 

 

Average

 

 

Total interest

 

 

Average

 

 

Total interest

 

 
 

recorded

 

 

income

 

 

recorded

 

 

income

 

 
(In thousands)       investment            recognized            investment            recognized      

 

Impaired loans:

             

Commercial and industrial

  $32    $1    $67    $   

$

 64      66     

Construction and land development

   198     —       616     —       608    —      613    —     

Commercial real estate:

             

Owner occupied

   1,020     15     1,099     12     1,202      1,143   21   

Other

   1,742     —       591     10     466      538   18   

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   2,762     15     1,690     22     1,668   17    1,681   39   

Residential real estate:

             

Consumer mortgages

   —       —       751     15     512   158    648   173   

Investment property

   —       —       153     —       100   76    130   76   

 

 

Total residential real estate

   —       —       904     15     612   234    778   249   

 

 

Total

  $    2,992    $    16    $    3,277    $    38    

$

 2,952   252    3,138   290   

 

 

Interest income recognized for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 included non-routine interest recoveries of $225 thousand related to two impaired residential real estate loans that paid off in June 2015. Excluding the interest recoveries on these two loans, interest income recognized on impaired loans for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 would have been $27 thousand and $65 thousand, respectively.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

Impaired loans also include troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”). In the normal course of business, management may grant concessions to borrowers that are experiencing financial difficulty. A concession may include, but is not limited to, delays in required payments of principal and interest for a specified period, reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan, reduction of accrued interest, extension of the maturity date, or reduction of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt. A concession has been granted when, as a result of the restructuring, the Bank does not expect to collect all amounts due, including interest at the original stated rate. A concession may have also been granted if the debtor is not able to access funds elsewhere at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics as the restructured debt. In making the determination of whether a loan modification is a TDR, the Company considers the individual facts and circumstances surrounding each modification. As part of the credit approval process, the restructured loans are evaluated for adequate collateral protection in determining the appropriate accrual status at the time of restructure.

Similar to other impaired loans, TDRs are measured for impairment based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s original effective interest rate as the discount rate, or the fair value of the collateral, less selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent. If the recorded investment in the loan exceeds the measure of fair value, impairment is recognized by establishing a valuation allowance as part of the allowance for loan losses or a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses. In periods subsequent to the modification, all TDRs are individually evaluated for possible impairment.

The following is a summary of accruing and nonaccrual TDRs, which are included in the impaired loan totals, and the related allowance for loan losses, by portfolio segment and class as of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 

   TDRs 
(In thousands)  Accruing   Nonaccrual   Total      Related
        Allowance
 

 

     

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

      

Commercial and industrial

  $40     —       40       $—     

Construction and land development

   —       66     66        —     

Commercial real estate:

          

Owner occupied

   1,014     225     1,239        110   

 

     

 

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   1,014     225     1,239        110   

 

     

 

 

 

Total

  $1,054     291     1,345       $110   

 

     

 

 

 

December 31, 2015

  

Commercial and industrial

  $48     —       48       $—     

Construction and land development

   —       582     582        —     

Commercial real estate:

          

Owner occupied

   1,027     230     1,257        121   

 

     

 

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   1,027     230     1,257        121   

 

     

 

 

 

Total

  $      1,075     812     1,887       $121   

 

     

 

 

 

At March 31, 2016, there were no significant outstanding commitments to advance additional funds to customers whose loans had been restructured.

    TDRs     
               Related 
(In thousands)           Accruing              Nonaccrual                  Total                  Allowance       

 

   

 

 

 

June 30, 2016

      

Commercial and industrial

 

$

  31     —       31    $  —     

Construction and land development

   —       55     55      —     

Commercial real estate:

      

Owner occupied

   1,003     —       1,003      97   

Other

   —       1,564     1,564      —     

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   1,003     1,564     2,567      97   

 

   

 

 

 

Total

 $  1,034     1,619     2,653        $  97   

 

   

 

 

 

December 31, 2015

  

Commercial and industrial

 

$

  48     —       48    $  —     

Construction and land development

   —       582     582      —     

Commercial real estate:

      

Owner occupied

   1,027     230     1,257      121   

 

   

 

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   1,027     230     1,257      121   

 

   

 

 

 

Total

 $  1,075     812     1,887    $  121   

 

   

 

 

 

The following table summarizes loans modified in a TDR during the respective periods both before and after their modification.

 

  Quarter ended June 30,   Six months June 30, 
      

 

      Pre-

 

   

 

  Post -

 

       

 

      Pre-

 

   

 

  Post -

 

 
      

      modification

 

   

  modification

 

       

      modification

 

   

  modification

 

 
      Number   

      outstanding

 

   

  outstanding

 

   

    Number

 

   

      outstanding

 

   

  outstanding

 

 
  Quarter ended March 31, 2016   Quarter ended March 31, 2015       of   

      recorded

 

   

  recorded

 

   

    of

 

   

      recorded

 

   

  recorded

 

 
(Dollars in thousands)  Number
of
contracts
   Pre-
modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
   Post -
modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
   Number
of
contracts
   Pre-
modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
   Post -
modification
outstanding
recorded
investment
       contracts         investment     investment       contracts         investment     investment 

TDRs:

  

        

 

2016:

            

Commercial real estate:

            

Other

   1    $1,509     1,509     1    $1,509     1,509   

 

Total commercial real estate

   1     1,509     1,509     1     1,509     1,509   

 

Total

   1    $1,509     1,509     1    $1,509     1,509   

 

2015:

            

Commercial and industrial

   1    $61     66     1    $61     66   

Construction and land development

   —      $—       —        1    $116     113      —       —       —       1     116     113   

Commercial real estate:

                        

Other

   —       —       —        1     592     592      —       —       —       1     592     592   

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   —       —       —        1     592     592      —       —       —       1     592     592   

 

 

Total

   —      $    —       —        2    $    708     705      1    $61     66     3    $769     771   

 

 

The majority of the loans modified in a TDR during the quarter and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, included permitting delays in required payments of principal and/or interest or where the only concession granted by the Company was that the interest rate at renewal was considered to be less than a market rate.

There were no TDRs with default payments during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016. The following table summarizes the recorded investment in loans modified in a TDR within the previous 12 months for which there was a payment default (defined as 90 days or more past due) during the respective periods.

 

   Quarter ended March 31, 2016   Quarter ended March 31, 2015 
(Dollars in thousands)  Number of
Contracts
   Recorded            
investment(1)             
   Number of
Contracts
   Recorded            
investment(1)             
 

 

 

TDRs:

        

Commercial real estate:

        

Owner occupied

   —      $—       1    $261              

 

 

Total commercial real estate

   —      —      1     261              

Residential real estate:

        

Investment property

   —       —       1     150              

 

 

Total residential real estate

   —      —      1     150              

 

 

Total

       —     $    —      2    $411              

 

 
(1)Amount as of applicable month end during the respective period for which there was a payment default.
                   Quarter ended June 30,                    Six months Ended June 30,
   Number of   Recorded       Number of   Recorded   
(Dollars in thousands)  Contracts   investment(1)         Contracts   investment(1)    

2015:

           

Commercial real estate:

           

Owner occupied

   —      $—          1    $261    

 

     

 

 

  

Total commercial real estate

   —       —          1     261    

Residential real estate:

           

Investment property

   —       —          1     150    

 

     

 

 

  

Total residential real estate

   —       —          1     150    

 

     

 

 

  

Total

   —      $—          2    $411    

 

     

 

 

  

(1) Amount as of applicable month end during the respective period for which there was a payment default.

NOTE 6: MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS, NET

Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) are recognized based on the fair value of the servicing rights on the date the corresponding mortgage loans are sold. An estimate of the fair value of the Company’s MSRs is determined using assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rate,rates, default rates, costcosts to service, escrow account earnings, contractual servicing fee income, ancillary income, and late fees. Subsequent to the date of transfer, the Company has elected to measure its MSRs under the amortization method. Under the amortization method, MSRs are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing income.

The Company has recorded MSRs related to loans sold without recourse to Fannie Mae. The Company generally sells conforming, fixed-rate, closed-end, residential mortgages to Fannie Mae. MSRs are included in other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The Company evaluates MSRs for impairment on a quarterly basis. Impairment is determined by stratifying MSRs into groupings based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate and loan type. If, by individual stratum, the carrying amount of the MSRs exceeds fair value, a valuation allowance is established. The valuation allowance is adjusted as the fair value changes. Changes in the valuation allowance are recognized in earnings as a component of mortgage lending income.

The changefollowing table details the changes in amortized MSRs and the related valuation allowance for the quarters ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are presented below.respective periods.

 

  Quarter ended March 31,               Quarter ended June 30,               Six Months Ended June 30,     
(Dollars in thousands)  2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015 

 

 

MSRs, net:

            

Beginning balance

  $2,316    $2,388    $2,235    $2,355    $2,316    $2,388  

Additions, net

   57     111     88     154     145     265  

Amortization expense

   (138)     (134)     (176)     (199)     (314)     (333)  

Increase in MSR valuation allowance

   —       (10)  

(Increase) decrease in valuation allowance

   (1)     49     (1)     39  

 

 

Ending balance

  $      2,235    $2,355    $2,146    $2,359    $2,146    $2,359  

 

 

Valuation allowance included in MSRs, net:

    

Valuation allowance included in MSRs, net:

  

    

Beginning of period

  $—      $53    $—         $63    $—         $53  

End of period

   —       63     1     14     1     14  

 

 

Fair value of amortized MSRs:

            

Beginning of period

  $3,086    $      3,238    $2,906    $3,066    $3,086    $3,238  

End of period

   2,906     3,066     2,539     3,014     2,539     3,014  

 

 

NOTE 7: DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Financial derivatives are reported at fair value in other assets or other liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. For derivatives not designated as part of a hedging relationship, the gain or loss is recognized in current earnings within other noninterest income on the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings. From time to time, the Company may enter into interest rate swaps (“swaps”) to facilitate customer transactions and meet their financing needs. Upon entering into these swaps, the Company enters into offsetting positions in order to minimize the risk to the Company. These swaps qualify as derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments.

Interest rate swap agreements involve the risk of dealing with counterparties and their ability to meet contractual terms. When the fair value of a derivative instrument is positive, this generally indicates that the counterparty or customer owes the Company, and results in credit risk to the Company. When the fair value of a derivative instrument is negative, the Company owes the customer or counterparty and therefore, has no credit risk.

A summary of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements at March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is presented below.

 

      Other   Other 
      Assets   Liabilities 
      Other
      Assets      
   Other
      Liabilities      
       Estimated   Estimated 
(Dollars in thousands)  Notional   Estimated
Fair Value
   Estimated
Fair Value
   Notional         Fair Value               Fair Value       

 

 

March 31, 2016:

      

June 30, 2016:

      

Pay fixed / receive variable

  $4,229     —       418     $             4,142     —         375   

Pay variable / receive fixed

   4,229     418     —        4,142     375       —      

 

 

Total interest rate swap agreements

  $    8,458     418     418     $8,284     375       375   

 

 

December 31, 2015:

            

Pay fixed / receive variable

  $4,317     —       440     $4,317     —         440   

Pay variable / receive fixed

   4,317     440     —        4,317     440       —      

 

 

Total interest rate swap agreements

  $8,634     440     440     $8,634     440       440   

 

 

NOTE 8: FAIR VALUE

Fair Value Hierarchy

“Fair value” is defined by ASC 820,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction occurring in the principal market (or most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market) for an asset or liability at the measurement date. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices, unadjusted, for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Level changes in fair value measurements

Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are generally recognized at the end of the reporting period. The Company monitors the valuation techniques utilized for each category of financial assets and liabilities to ascertain when transfers between levels have been affected. The nature of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities generally is such that transfers in and out of any level are expected to be infrequent. For the quartersix months ended March 31,June 30, 2016, there were no transfers between levels and no changes in valuation techniques for the Company’s financial assets and liabilities.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

Securities available-for-sale

Fair values of securities available for sale were primarily measured using Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains pricing from third party pricing services. These third party pricing services consider observable data that may include broker/dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, benchmark yields, reported trades for similar securities, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the securities’ terms and conditions. On a quarterly basis, management reviews the pricing received from the third party pricing services for reasonableness given current market conditions. As part of its review, management may obtain non-binding third party broker quotes to validate the fair value measurements. In addition, management will periodically submit pricing provided by the third party pricing services to another independent valuation firm on a sample basis. This independent valuation firm will compare the price provided by the third party pricing service with its own price and will review the significant assumptions and valuation methodologies used with management.

Interest rate swap agreements

The carrying amount of interest rate swap agreements was included in other assets and accrued expenses and other liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value measurements for our interest rate swap agreements were based on information obtained from a third party bank. This information is periodically tested by the Company and validated against other third party valuations. If needed, other third party market participants may be utilized to corroborate the fair value measurements for our interest rate swap agreements. The Company classified these derivative assets and liabilities within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. These swaps qualify as derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments.

The following table presents the balances of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, by caption, on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets by ASC 820 valuation hierarchy (as described above).

 

(Dollars in thousands)  Amount   

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for

Identical Assets

(Level 1)

   Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

 

March 31, 2016:

        

Securities available-for-sale:

        

Agency obligations

  $55,880     —       55,880     —     

Agency RMBS

   107,664     ���       107,664     —     

State and political subdivisions

   70,564     —       70,564     —     

 

 

Total securities available-for-sale

   234,108     —       234,108     —     

Other assets(1)

   418     —       418     —     

 

 

Total assets at fair value

  $234,526     —       234,526     —     

 

 

Other liabilities(1)

  $418     —       418     —     

 

 

Total liabilities at fair value

  $418     —       418     —     

 

 

December 31, 2015:

        

Securities available-for-sale:

        

Agency obligations

  $60,085     —       60,085     —     

Agency RMBS

   110,954     —       110,954     —     

State and political subdivisions

   70,648     —       70,648     —     

 

 

Total securities available-for-sale

   241,687     —       241,687     —     

Other assets(1)

   440     —       440     —     

 

 

Total assets at fair value

  $    242,127     —       242,127     —     

 

 

Other liabilities(1)

  $440     —       440     —     

 

 

Total liabilities at fair value

  $440     —       440     —     

 

 
       

Quoted Prices in

 

   

      Significant      

 

     
       

Active Markets

 

   

      Other      

 

   

Significant    

 

 
       

for

 

   

      Observable      

 

   

Unobservable    

 

 
       

Identical Assets

 

   

      Inputs      

 

   

Inputs    

 

 
(Dollars in thousands)  Amount   (Level 1)         (Level 2)         (Level 3)     

 

 

June 30, 2016:

        

Securities available-for-sale:

        

Agency obligations

  $42,639          42,639     —     

Agency RMBS

   102,879          102,879     —     

State and political subdivisions

   71,484          71,484     —     

 

 

Total securities available-for-sale

   217,002          217,002     —     

Other assets(1)

   375          375     —     

 

 

      Total assets at fair value

  $         217,377          217,377     —     

 

 

Other liabilities(1)

  $375          375     —     

 

 

      Total liabilities at fair value

  $375          375     —     

 

 

December 31, 2015:

        

Securities available-for-sale:

        

Agency obligations

  $60,085          60,085     —     

Agency RMBS

   110,954          110,954     —     

State and political subdivisions

   70,648          70,648     —     

 

 

Total securities available-for-sale

   241,687          241,687     —     

Other assets(1)

   440          440     —     

 

 

      Total assets at fair value

  $242,127          242,127     —     

 

 

Other liabilities(1)

  $440          440     —     

 

 

      Total liabilities at fair value

  $440          440     —     

 

 

(1)

Represents the fair value of interest rate swap agreements.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

Loans held for sale

Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value. Fair values of loans held for sale are determined using quoted market secondary market prices for similar loans. Loans held for sale are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Impaired Loans

Loans considered impaired under ASC 310-10-35,Receivables, are loans for which, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all principal and interest payments due in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impaired loans can be measured based on the present value of expected payments using the loan’s original effective rate as the discount rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral less selling costs if the loan is collateral dependent.

The fair value of impaired loans were primarily measured based on the value of the collateral securing these loans. Impaired loans are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets including equipment, inventory, and/or accounts receivable. The Company determines the value of the collateral based on independent appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Appraised values are discounted for costs to sell and may be discounted further based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the customer and the customer’s business. Such discounts by management are subjective and are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors discussed above.

Other real estate owned

Other real estate owned, consisting of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans, are initially recorded at the lower of the loan’s carrying amount or the fair value less costs to sell upon transfer of the loans to other real estate. Subsequently, other real estate is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The appraisals are sometimes further discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, and/or changes in market conditions from the date of the most recent appraisal, and/or management’s expertise and knowledge of the customer and the customer’s business. Such discounts are typically significant unobservable inputs for determining fair value. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, a loss is recognized in noninterest expense.

Mortgage servicing rights, net

Mortgage servicing rights, net, included in other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value. MSRs do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. To determine the fair value of MSRs, the Company engages an independent third party. The independent third party’s valuation model calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income using assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rates, default rates, cost to service, escrow account earnings, contractual servicing fee income, ancillary income, and late fees. Periodically, the Company will review broker surveys and other market research to validate significant assumptions used in the model. The significant unobservable inputs include prepayment speeds or the constant prepayment rate (“CPR”) and the weighted average discount rate. Because the valuation of MSRs requires the use of significant unobservable inputs, all of the Company’s MSRs are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

The following table presents the balances of the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, by caption, on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and by FASB ASC 820 valuation hierarchy (as described above):

 

      Quoted Prices in         
      Active Markets       Other         Significant   
      for       Observable         Unobservable   
  Carrying   Identical Assets       Inputs         Inputs   
(Dollars in thousands)  Carrying
Amount
   

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for

Identical Assets

(Level 1)

   Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

   Amount   (Level 1)       (Level 2)         (Level 3)   

March 31, 2016:

        

 

June 30, 2016:

        

Loans held for sale

  $2,326     —       2,326     —       $1,567     —       1,567     —     

Loans, net(1)

   2,505     —       —       2,505      2,556     —       —       2,556   

Other real estate owned

   397     —       —       397      300     —       —       300   

Other assets(2)

   2,235     —       —       2,235      2,146     —       —       2,146   

 

 

Total assets at fair value

  $    7,463     —       2,326     5,137     $             6,569     —       1,567     5,002   

 

 

December 31, 2015:

                

Loans held for sale

  $    1,540     —       1,540     —       $1,540     —       1,540     —     

Loans, net(1)

   3,286     —       —       3,286      3,286     —       —       3,286   

Other real estate owned

   252     —       —       252      252     —       —       252   

Other assets(2)

   2,316     —       —       2,316      2,316     —       —       2,316   

 

 

Total assets at fair value

  $        7,394     —       1,540     5,854     $7,394     —       1,540     5,854   

 

 

(1)Loans considered impaired under ASC 310-10-35,Receivables. This amount reflects the recorded investment in

(1)Loans considered impaired under ASC 310-10-35,Receivables. This amount reflects the recorded investment in impaired loans, net of any related allowance for loan losses.
(2)Represents MSRs, net, carried at lower of cost or estimated fair value.

impaired loans, net of any related allowance for loan losses.

(2)Represents MSRs, net, carried at lower of cost or estimated fair value.

Quantitative Disclosures for Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

At March 31,June 30, 2016, the Company had no Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31,June 30, 2016, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are presented below.

 

                Weighted     
     Carrying                Average     

(Dollars in thousands)

    Carrying  
  Amount  
   

Valuation Technique

  

Significant Unobservable Input

    Weighted  
  Average  

  of Input  
      Amount           Valuation Technique             Significant Unobservable Input            of Input     

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Nonrecurring:

                

Impaired loans

  $2,505    Appraisal  Appraisal discounts (%)   39.9%      $       2,556   

Appraisal

  

Appraisal discounts (%)

  50.2%   

Other real estate owned

   397    Appraisal  Appraisal discounts (%)   7.2%      300   

Appraisal

  

Appraisal discounts (%)

  6.6%   

Mortgage servicing rights, net

   2,235    Discounted cash flow  Prepayment speed or CPR (%)   10.7%      2,146   

Discounted cash flow

  

Prepayment speed or CPR (%)

  12.7%   
      Discount rate (%)   10.0%          

Discount rate (%)

  10.0%   

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

ASC 825,Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized on the face of the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The assumptions used in the estimation of the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are explained below. Where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flow analyses. Discounted cash flows can be significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. The following fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and should not be considered representative of the liquidation value of the Company’s financial instruments, but rather are a good-faith estimate of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. ASC 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements.

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

Loans, net

Fair values for loans were calculated using discounted cash flows. The discount rates reflected current rates at which similar loans would be made for the same remaining maturities. This method of estimating fair value does not incorporate the exit-price concept of fair value prescribed by ASC 820 and generally produces a higher value than an exit-price approach. Expected future cash flows were projected based on contractual cash flows, adjusted for estimated prepayments.

Loans held for sale

Fair values of loans held for sale are determined using quoted secondary market prices for similar loans.

Time Deposits

Fair values for time deposits were estimated using discounted cash flows. The discount rates were based on rates currently offered for deposits with similar remaining maturities.

Long-term debt

The fair value of the Company’s fixed rate long-term debt is estimated using discounted cash flows based on estimated current market rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The carrying amount of the Company’s variable rate long-term debt approximates its fair value.

The carrying value, related estimated fair value, and placement in the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are presented below. This table excludes financial instruments for which the carrying amount approximates fair value. Financial assets for which fair value approximates carrying value included cash and cash equivalents. Financial liabilities for which fair value approximates carrying value included noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits, and savings deposits due to these products having no stated maturity. In addition, financial liabilities for which fair value approximates carrying value included overnight borrowings such as federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase.

 

          Fair Value Hierarchy 
  

 

Carrying

   

 

Estimated

   

 

Level 1

   

 

Level 2

   

 

Level 3

 
          Fair Value Hierarchy 
(Dollars in thousands)  

Carrying

 

amount

   

Estimated

 

fair value

   

Level 1

 

inputs

   

Level 2

 

inputs

   

Level 3

 

Inputs

   amount   fair value   inputs   inputs   Inputs 

 

 

March 31, 2016:

          

June 30, 2016:

          

Financial Assets:

                    

Loans, net (1)

  $426,989    $437,145    $—      $—      $437,145       $       426,166     $        439,452     $                —       $—       $         439,452   

Loans held for sale

   2,326     2,345     —       2,345     —        1,567      1,600      —        1,600      —     

Financial Liabilities:

                    

Time Deposits

  $215,388    $216,811    $—      $216,811    $—       $210,846     $212,291     $—       $         212,291     $—     

Long-term debt

   7,217     7,217     —       7,217     —        7,217      7,217      —        7,217      —     

 

 

December 31, 2015:

                    

Financial Assets:

                    

Loans, net (1)

  $        422,121    $        427,340    $        —      $—      $        427,340       $422,121     $427,340     $—       $—       $427,340   

Loans held for sale

   1,540     1,574     —       1,574     —        1,540      1,574      —        1,574      —     

Financial Liabilities:

                    

Time Deposits

  $219,598    $220,093    $—      $        220,093    $—       $219,598     $220,093     $—       $220,093     $—     

Long-term debt

   7,217     7,217     —       7,217     —        7,217      7,217      —        7,217      —     

 

 

(1) Represents loans, net of unearned income and the allowance for loan losses.

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

General

The following discussion and analysis is designed to provide a better understanding of various factors related to the results of operations and financial condition of the Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, AuburnBank (the “Bank”). This discussion is intended to supplement and highlight information contained in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes for the quarters and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2016 and 2015, as well as the information contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.2015 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.

Special Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the statements made in this discussion and analysis and elsewhere, including information incorporated herein by reference to other documents, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of, and subject to, the protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, achievements, or financial condition of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance, achievements, or financial condition expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You should not expect us to update any forward-looking statements.

All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “point to,” “project,” “could,” “intend,” “target” and other similar words and expressions of the future. These forward-looking statements may not be realized due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation:

 

the effects of future economic, business, and market conditions and changes, domestic and foreign, including seasonality;

 

governmental monetary and fiscal policies;

 

legislative and regulatory changes, including changes in banking, securities, and tax laws, regulations and rules and their application by our regulators, including capital and liquidity requirements, and changes in the scope and cost of FDIC insurance;

 

changes in accounting policies, rules, and practices;

 

the risks of changes in interest rates on the levels, composition, and costs of deposits, loan demand, and the values and liquidity of loan collateral, securities, and interest sensitive assets and liabilities, and the risks and uncertainty of the amounts realizable and the timing of dispositions of assets by the FDIC where we may have a participation or other interest;

 

changes in borrower credit risks and payment behaviors;

 

changes in the availability and cost of credit and capital in the financial markets, and the types of instruments that may be included as capital for regulatory purposes;

 

changes in the prices, values, and sales volumes of residential and commercial real estate;

 

the effects of competition from a wide variety of local, regional, national, and other providers of financial, investment, and insurance services;

the failure of assumptions and estimates underlying the establishment of allowances for possible loan and other asset impairments, losses, and other estimates;

changes in technology or products that may be more difficult, costly, or less effective than anticipated;

 

the effects of war, or other conflicts, acts of terrorism, or other catastrophic events that may affect general economic conditions;

 

Cybercyber attacks and data breaches that may compromise our systems or customers’ information;

 

the failure of assumptions and estimates, as well as differences in, and changes to, economic, market, and credit conditions, including changes in borrowers’ credit risks and payment behaviors from those used in our loan portfolio stress tests and other evaluations;

 

the risk that our deferred tax assets could be reduced if estimates of future taxable income from our operations and tax planning strategies are less than currently estimated, and sales of our capital stock could trigger a reduction in the amount of net operating loss carry-forwards that we may be able to utilize for income tax purposes; and

 

the other factors and information in this report and other filings that we make with the SEC under the Exchange Act, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and subsequent quarterly and current reports. See Part II, Item 1A. “RISK FACTORS”.

All written or oral forward-looking statements that are made by or attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report, or after the respective dates on which such statements otherwise are made.

Business

The Company was incorporated in 1990 under the laws of the State of Delaware and became a bank holding company after it acquired its Alabama predecessor, which was a bank holding company established in 1984. The Bank, the Company’s principal subsidiary, is an Alabama state-chartered bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve System and has operated continuously since 1907. Both the Company and the Bank are headquartered in Auburn, Alabama. The Bank conducts its business primarily in East Alabama, including Lee County and surrounding areas. The Bank operates full-service branches in Auburn, Opelika, Notasulga, and Valley, Alabama. In-store branches are located in the Kroger and Wal-Mart SuperCenter in Opelika. The Bank also operates a commercial loan production office in Phenix City, Alabama.

Summary of Results of Operations 
   Quarter ended March 31, 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)  2016  2015 

 

 

Net interest income (a)

  $6,019   $5,858  

Less: tax-equivalent adjustment

   322    335  

 

 

Net interest income (GAAP)

   5,697    5,523  

Noninterest income

   834    1,321  

 

 

Total revenue

   6,531    6,844  

Provision for loan losses

   (600  —   

Noninterest expense

   4,109    4,314  

Income tax expense

   831    668  

 

 

Net earnings

  $2,191   $1,862  

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

  $0.60   $0.51  

 

 

(a) Tax-equivalent. See “Table 1 - Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

   
Summary of Results of Operations

             Quarter ended June 30,                    Six Months Ended June 30,         
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)    2016   2015    2016   2015 

 

 

Net interest income (a)

 $   6,014    $6,126       $  12,033    $11,984  

Less: tax-equivalent adjustment

    322     338     644     673  

 

 

  Net interest income (GAAP)

    5,692     5,788     11,389     11,311  

Noninterest income

    993     1,167     1,827     2,488  

 

 

  Total revenue

    6,685     6,955     13,216     13,799  

Provision for loan losses

    —        —        (600)     —     

Noninterest expense

    4,021     4,029     8,130     8,343  

Income tax expense

    733     776     1,564     1,444  

 

 

  Net earnings

 $   1,931    $2,150   $  4,122    $4,012  

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

 $   0.53    $0.59   $  1.13    $1.10  

 

 

(a) Tax-equivalent. See “Table 1 - Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Financial Summary

The Company’s net earnings were $2.2$4.1 million for the first quartersix months of 2016, compared to $1.9$4.0 million for the first quartersix months of 2015. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.60$1.13 per share for the first quartersix months of 2016, compared to $0.51$1.10 per share for the first quartersix months of 2015.

Net interest income (tax-equivalent) was $6.0$12.0 million for the first quartersix months of 2016 an increaseand 2015. Net interest income (tax-equivalent) for the first six months of 3%2015 included $0.2 million in recoveries of interest related to payoffs received on two loans that were previously impaired. Excluding the impact of these interest recoveries, net interest income (tax-equivalent) increased 2% in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first quartersix months of 2015. TheThis increase was primarily due to a reduction in interest expense as the Companycompany lowered its deposit costs and repaid higher-cost wholesale funding sources and lowered its deposit costs. Additionally, the Company continued its efforts to increase earnings by shifting its asset mix through loan growth.sources. Average loans were $429.5$432.2 million in the first quartersix months of 2016, an increase of $29.4$30.9 million or 7%8%, from the first quartersix months of 2015. Average deposits were $726.4$727.2 million in the first quartersix months of 2016, an increase of $20.6$24.6 million or 3%, from the first quartersix months of 2015.

The Company recorded a negative provision for loan losses of $0.6 million for the first quartersix months of 2016, compared to no provision for loan losses for the first quartersix months of 2015. Annualized net recoveries as a percent of average loans were 1.01%0.39% for the first quartersix months of 2016 compared to net charge-offs as a percent of average loans of 0.11%0.02% for the first quartersix months of 2015. The Company recognized a recovery of $1.2 million from the payoff of one nonperforming construction and land development loan during the first quartersix months of 2016.

Noninterest income was $0.8$1.8 million for the first quartersix months of 2016, compared to $1.3$2.5 million in the first quartersix months of 2015. The decrease was primarily due to $0.3 million in non-taxable death benefits from bank-owned life insurance that were received in the first quartersix months of 2015, compared to none in the first quartersix months of 2016, and a decrease in mortgage lending income of $0.2$0.3 million as mortgage loan production declined.

Noninterest expense was $4.1$8.1 million in the first quartersix months of 2016, compared to $4.3$8.3 million in the first quartersix months of 2015. The decrease was primarily due to no prepayment penalties on long-term debt incurred in the first quartersix months of 2016 compared to $0.4 million incurred in the first quartersix months of 2015 when the Company repaid $5.0 million of long-term debt with an interest rate of 3.59%. This decrease was partially offset by a $0.2$0.3 million increase in salarysalaries and benefits due to routine annual increases.

Income tax expense was $0.8$1.6 million for the first quartersix months of 2016, compared to $0.7$1.4 million for the first quartersix months of 2015. The Company’s income tax expense for the first quartersix months of 2016 reflects an effective income tax rate of 27.50%27.51%, compared to 26.40%26.47% for the first quartersix months of 2015. The increase in the effective tax rate is primarily due to a decrease in tax preference items such as income from bank-owned life insurance. The Company’s effective income tax rate is principally impacted by tax-exempt earnings from the Company’s investments in municipal securities and bank-owned life insurance.

In the first quartersix months of 2016, the Company paid cash dividends of $0.8$1.6 million, or $0.225$0.45 per share. The Company’s balance sheet remains “well capitalized” under current regulatory guidelines with a total risk-based capital ratio of 17.64%17.77% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 10.47%10.56% at March 31,June 30, 2016.

In the second quarter of 2016, net earnings were $1.9 million, or $0.53 per share, compared to $2.2 million, or $0.59 per share, for the second quarter of 2015. Net interest income (tax-equivalent) was $6.0 million for the second quarter of 2016, compared to $6.1 million for the second quarter of 2015. Net interest income (tax-equivalent) for the second quarter of 2015 included $0.2 million in recoveries of interest related to payoffs received on two loans that were previously impaired. Excluding the impact of these interest recoveries, net interest income (tax-equivalent) increased 2% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. The Company recorded no provision for loan losses in the second quarter of 2016 and 2015. Noninterest income was $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2016, compared to $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2015. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in mortgage lending income of $0.1 million as mortgage loan production declined. Noninterest expense was $4.0 million in the second quarter of 2016, unchanged compared to second quarter 2015. Income tax expense was approximately $0.7 million for the second quarter of 2016 compared to $0.8 million for the second quarter of 2015. The Company’s effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2016 was 27.57%, compared to 26.52% in the second quarter of 2015. Despite the increase in the effective tax rate, income tax expense decreased due to a decrease in earnings before taxes.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting and financial reporting policies of the Company conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and with general practices within the banking industry. In connection with the application of those principles, we have made judgments and estimates which, in the case of the determination of our allowance for loan losses, our assessment of other-than-temporary impairment, recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, the valuation of other real estate owned, and the valuation of deferred tax assets, were critical to the determination of our financial position and results of operations. Other policies also require subjective judgment and assumptions and may accordingly impact our financial position and results of operations.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company assesses the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses prior to the end of each calendar quarter. The level of the allowance is based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio, past loan loss experience, current asset quality trends, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay (including the timing of future payment), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, economic conditions, industry and peer bank loan loss rates, and other pertinent factors, including regulatory recommendations. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. Loans are charged off, in whole or in part, when management believes that the full collectability of the loan is unlikely. A loan may be partially charged-off after a “confirming event” has occurred, which serves to validate that full repayment pursuant to the terms of the loan is unlikely.

The Company deems loans 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. Collection of all amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the interest and principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement.

An impairment allowance is recognized if the fair value of the loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan. The impairment is recognized through the allowance. Loans that are impaired are recorded at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or if the loan is collateral dependent, the impairment measurement is based on the fair value of the collateral, less estimated disposal costs.

The level of allowance maintained is believed by management to be adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and decreased by charge-offs, net of recoveries of amounts previously charged-off.

In assessing the adequacy of the allowance, the Company also considers the results of its ongoing internal and independent loan review processes. The Company’s loan review process assists in determining whether there are loans in the portfolio whose credit quality has weakened over time and evaluating the risk characteristics of the entire loan portfolio. The Company’s loan review process includes the judgment of management, the input from our independent loan reviewers, and reviews that may have been conducted by bank regulatory agencies as part of their examination process. The Company incorporates loan review results in the determination of whether or not it is probable that it will be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a loan.

As part of the Company’s quarterly assessment of the allowance, management divides the loan portfolio into five segments: commercial and industrial, construction and land development, commercial real estate, residential real estate, and consumer installment. The Company analyzes each segment and estimates an allowance allocation for each loan segment.

The allocation of the allowance for loan losses begins with a process of estimating the probable losses inherent for each loan segment. The estimates for these loans are established by category and based on the Company’s internal system of credit risk ratings and historical loss data. The Company calculates average losses for all loan segments using a rolling 20 quarter historical period. The estimated loan loss allocation rate for the Company’s internal system of credit risk grades is based on its experience with similarly graded loans. For loan segments where the Company believes it does not have sufficient historical loss data, the Company may make adjustments based, in part, on loss rates of peer bank groups. At March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and for the periods then ended, the Company adjusted its historical loss rates for the commercial real estate portfolio segment based, in part, on loss rates of peer bank groups.

The estimated loan loss allocation for all five loan portfolio segments is then adjusted for management’s estimate of probable losses for several “qualitative and environmental” factors. The allocation for qualitative and environmental factors is particularly subjective and does not lend itself to exact mathematical calculation. This amount represents estimated probable inherent credit losses which exist, but have not yet been identified, as of the balance sheet date, and are based upon quarterly trend assessments in delinquent and nonaccrual loans, credit concentration changes, prevailing economic conditions, changes in lending personnel experience, changes in lending policies or procedures, and other influencing factors. These qualitative and environmental factors are considered for each of the five loan segments and the allowance allocation, as determined by the processes noted above, is increased or decreased based on the incremental assessment of these factors.

Assessment for Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Securities

On a quarterly basis, management makes an assessment to determine whether there have been events or economic circumstances to indicate that a security on which there is an unrealized loss is other-than-temporarily impaired. For equity securities with an unrealized loss, the Company considers many factors including the severity and duration of the impairment; the intent and ability of the Company to hold the security for a period of time sufficient for a recovery in value; and recent events specific to the issuer or industry. Equity securities for which there is an unrealized loss that is deemed to be other-than-temporary are written down to fair value with the write-down recorded as a realized loss in securities gains (losses).

For debt securities with an unrealized loss, an other-than-temporary impairment write-down is triggered when (1) the Company has the intent to sell a debt security, (2) it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the debt security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, or (3) the Company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the debt security. If the Company has the intent to sell a debt security or if it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the debt security before recovery, the other-than-temporary write-down is equal to the entire difference between the debt security’s amortized cost and its fair value. If the Company does not intend to sell the security or it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery, the other-than-temporary impairment write-down is separated into the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings and is the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows. The remaining difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is due to factors that are not credit related and is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.

Fair Value Determination

U.S. GAAP requires management to value and disclose certain of the Company’s assets and liabilities at fair value, including investments classified as available-for-sale and derivatives. ASC 820,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. For more information regarding fair value measurements and disclosures, please refer to Note 8, Fair Value, of the consolidated financial statements that accompany this report.

Fair values are based on active market prices of identical assets or liabilities when available. Comparable assets or liabilities or a composite of comparable assets in active markets are used when identical assets or liabilities do not have readily available active market pricing. However, some of the Company’s assets or liabilities lack an available or comparable trading market characterized by frequent transactions between willing buyers and sellers. In these cases, fair value is estimated using pricing models that use discounted cash flows and other pricing techniques. Pricing models and their underlying assumptions are based upon management’s best estimates for appropriate discount rates, default rates, prepayments, market volatility, and other factors, taking into account current observable market data and experience.

These assumptions may have a significant effect on the reported fair values of assets and liabilities and the related income and expense. As such, the use of different models and assumptions, as well as changes in market conditions, could result in materially different net earnings and retained earnings results.

Other Real Estate Owned

Other real estate owned (“OREO”), consists of properties obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans and is reported at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated costs to sell at the date acquired, with any loss recognized as a charge-off through the allowance for loan losses. Additional OREO losses for subsequent valuation adjustments are determined on a specific property basis and are included as a component of other noninterest expense along with holding costs. Any gains or losses on disposal of OREO are also reflected in noninterest expense. Significant judgments and complex estimates are required in estimating the fair value of OREO, and the period of time within which such estimates can be considered current is significantly shortened during periods of market volatility. As a result, the net proceeds realized from sales transactions could differ significantly from appraisals, comparable sales, and other estimates used to determine the fair value of other OREO.

Deferred Tax Asset Valuation

A valuation allowance is recognized for a deferred tax asset if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of taxable income over the last three years and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefits of these deductible differences at March 31,June 30, 2016. The amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced if estimates of future taxable income are reduced.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Average Balance Sheet and Interest Rates

   Quarter ended March 31, 
   2016   2015 
   Average   Yield/   Average   Yield/ 
(Dollars in thousands)  Balance   Rate   Balance   Rate 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans and loans held for sale

    $    430,545     4.76%      $    403,109     5.04%  

Securities - taxable

   170,125     2.12%     196,234     2.15%  

Securities - tax-exempt

   66,963     5.69%     68,034     5.88%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total securities

   237,088     3.13%     264,268     3.11%  

Federal funds sold

   58,415     0.49%     74,514     0.19%  

Interest bearing bank deposits

   49,983     0.44%     13,408     0.12%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

   776,031     3.66%     755,299     3.80%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deposits:

        

NOW

   122,151     0.31%     114,675     0.30%  

Savings and money market

   229,865     0.38%     211,797     0.43%  

Certificates of deposits less than $100,000

   84,006     0.96%     95,460     1.08%  

Certificates of deposits and other time
deposits of $100,000 or more

   133,420     1.41%     147,750     1.47%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

   569,442     0.69%     569,682     0.78%  

Short-term borrowings

   3,155     0.51%     4,661     0.52%  

Long-term debt

   7,217     3.51%     11,550     3.69%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

   579,814     0.73%     585,893     0.84%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income and margin (tax-equivalent)

    $6,019     3.12%      $5,858     3.15%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2016   2015 
(Dollars in thousands)  

 

Average

 

Balance

   

 

Yield/      

 

Rate      

   

 

Average

 

Balance

   

 

Yield/      

 

Rate      

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans and loans held for sale

    $    433,504     4.76%      $    404,106     5.10%  

Securities - taxable

   162,980     2.06%     193,694     2.07%  

Securities - tax-exempt

   67,271     5.66%     68,115     5.86%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Total securities

   230,251     3.11%     261,809     3.06%  

Federal funds sold

   57,702     0.50%     60,789     0.21%  

Interest bearing bank deposits

   57,023     0.49%     24,449     0.23%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Total interest-earning assets

   778,480     3.65%     751,153     3.83%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deposits:

        

NOW

   123,831     0.31%     114,739     0.31%  

Savings and money market

   227,772     0.38%     207,027     0.40%  

Certificates of deposits less than $100,000

   82,794     0.97%     93,933     1.06%  

Certificates of deposits and other time deposits of $100,000 or more

   132,336     1.41%     145,124     1.45%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Total interest-bearing deposits

   566,733     0.69%     560,823     0.76%  

Short-term borrowings

   2,836     0.50%     4,167     0.48%  

Long-term debt

   7,217     3.54%     9,372     3.53%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Total interest-bearing liabilities

   576,786     0.73%     574,362     0.81%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net interest income and margin (tax-equivalent)

    $      12,033     3.11%      $      11,984     3.22%  

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Interest Income and Margin

Net interest income (tax-equivalent) was $6.0$12.0 million for the first quartersix months of 2016 and 2015. Net interest income (tax-equivalent) for the first six months of 2015 included $0.2 million in recoveries of interest related to payoffs received on two loans that were previously impaired. Excluding the impact of these interest recoveries, net interest income (tax-equivalent) increased 2% in the first six months of 2016 compared to $5.9 million for the first quartersix months of 2015. This increase reflects management’s ongoing efforts to increase earnings by shifting the Company’s asset mix through loan growth, focusing on deposit pricing, and repaying higher-cost wholesale funding.

The tax-equivalent yield on total interest-earning assets decreased by 1418 basis points in the first quartersix months of 2016 from the first quartersix months of 2015 to 3.66%3.65%. This decrease was primarily due to declining yields on loans and increased pricing competition for quality loan opportunities in our markets, which has limited the Company’s ability to increase yields on new and renewed loans.

The cost of total interest-bearing liabilities decreased 118 basis points in the first quartersix months of 2016 from the first quartersix months of 2015 to 0.73%. The net decrease was largely a result of the continued shift in our funding mix, as we increased our lower-cost interest bearing demand deposits (NOW accounts), and savings and money market accounts and concurrently reduced balances of higher-cost certificates of deposits and long-term debt.

The Company continues to deploy various asset liability management strategies to manage its risk to interest rate fluctuations. The Company’s net interest margin could experience pressure due to lower reinvestment yields in the securities portfolio given the current interest rate environment, increased competition for quality loan opportunities, and fewer opportunities to reduce our cost of funds due to the low level of deposit rates currently.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses represents a charge to earnings necessary to provide an allowance for loan losses that management believes, based on its processes and estimates, should be adequate to provide for the probable losses on outstanding loans. The Company recorded a negative provision for loan losses of $0.6 million in the first quartersix months of 2016 as a result of a $1.2 million recovery from the payoff of a non-performing construction and land development loan. No provision for loan losses was made for the first quartersix months of 2015. Provision expense reflects the absolute level of loans, loan growth, the credit quality of the loan portfolio, and the amount of net charge-offs or recoveries.

Based upon its assessment of the loan portfolio, management adjusts the allowance for loan losses to an amount it believes should be appropriate to adequately cover its estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio. The Company’s allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.11%1.05% at March 31,June 30, 2016, compared to 1.01% at December 31, 2015. While the policies and procedures used to estimate the allowance for loan losses, as well as the resulting provision for loan losses charged to operations, are considered adequate by management and are reviewed from time to time by our regulators, they are based on estimates and judgments and are therefore approximate and imprecise. Factors beyond our control (such as conditions in the local and national economy, local real estate markets, or industry) may have a material adverse effect on our asset quality and the adequacy of our allowance for loan losses resulting in significant increases in the provision for loan losses.

Noninterest Income

 

  Quarter ended March 31,              Quarter ended June 30,               Six Months Ended June 30, 
(Dollars in thousands)  2016   2015   

 

2016

   

 

2015

   

 

2016

   

 

2015

 

 

 

Service charges on deposit accounts

  $198    $206     $193    $209      $391    $415   

Mortgage lending income

   179     334     315     457      494     791   

Bank-owned life insurance

   112     401     113     112      225     513   

Securities gains (losses), net

   —      3  

Securities gains, net

   —      —       —         

Other

   345     377     372     389      717     766   

 

 

Total noninterest income

  $        834    $        1,321     $            993    $          1,167      $          1,827    $          2,488   

 

 

Service charges on deposit accounts decreased primarily due to a decline in insufficient funds charges, reflecting changes in customer behavior and spending patterns.

The Company’s income from mortgage lending was primarily attributable to the (1) origination and sale of new mortgage loans and (2) servicing of mortgage loans. Origination income, net, is comprised of gains or losses from the sale of the mortgage loans originated, origination fees, underwriting fees, and other fees associated with the origination of loans, which are netted against the commission expense associated with these originations. The Company’s normal practice is to originate mortgage loans for sale in the secondary market and to either sell or retain the associated mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) when the loan is sold.

MSRs are recognized based on the fair value of the servicing right on the date the corresponding mortgage loan is sold. Subsequent to the date of transfer, the Company has elected to measure its MSRs under the amortization method. Servicing fee income is reported net of any related amortization expense.

MSRs are also evaluated for impairment on a quarterly basis. Impairment is determined by grouping MSRs by common predominant characteristics, such as interest rate and loan type. If the aggregate carrying amount of a particular group of MSRs exceeds the group’s aggregate fair value, a valuation allowance for that group is established. The valuation allowance is adjusted as the fair value changes. An increase in mortgage interest rates typically results in an increase in the fair value of the MSRs while a decrease in mortgage interest rates typically results in a decrease in the fair value of MSRs.

The following table presents a breakdown of the Company’s mortgage lending income.

 

  Quarter ended March 31,                 Quarter ended June 30,                              Six Months Ended June 30,              
(Dollars in thousands)  2016   2015   

 

2016

   

 

2015

   

 

2016

   

 

2015

 

 

 

Origination income, net

  $97    $258    

Origination income

    $270     $386     $367     $644   

Servicing fees, net

   82     86       46      22      128      108   

Increase in MSR valuation allowance

   —       (10)   

(Increase) decrease in MSR valuation allowance

   (1)     49      (1)     39   

 

 

Total mortgage lending income

  $179    $334        $      315     $      457     $      494     $      791   

 

 

The decrease in mortgage lending income was primarily due to a decrease in the volume of mortgage loans originated and sold. The decrease in volume is due to various factors, including the Company’s efforts to comply with the new TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rules and a reduction in the number of mortgage originators. Until the Company’s new loan origination system is fully implemented and operational, management expects mortgage lending income and volume will decrease compared to prior periods. Management currently expectsThe Company is in the implementation phase of this new system will be fully implemented and operational prior to the end of the second quarter of 2016.system.

Income from bank-owned life insurance decreased in the first quartersix months of 2016, compared to the first quartersix months of 2015 due to non-taxable death benefits received in the prior year. The assets that support these policies are administered by the life insurance carriers and the income we receive (i.e. increases or decreases in the cash surrender value of the policies) on these policies is dependent upon the returns the insurance carriers are able to earn on the underlying investments that support these policies. Earnings on these policies are generally not taxable.

Noninterest Expense

  Quarter ended March 31,                 Quarter ended June 30,                              Six Months Ended June 30,              
(Dollars in thousands)  2016   2015   

 

2016

   

 

2015

   

 

2016

   

 

2015

 

 

 

Salaries and benefits

  $2,405    $2,268       $2,446     $2,291       $4,851       $4,559   

Net occupancy and equipment

   360     358      358      362      718      720   

Professional fees

   211     201      194      218      405      419   

FDIC and other regulatory assessments

   122     125      122      118      244      243   

Other real estate owned, net

   20     17      (43)          (23)     18   

Prepayment penalties on long-term debt

   —       362   

Prepayment penalty on long-term debt

   —        —        —        362   

Other

   991     983      944      1,039      1,935      2,022   

 

 

Total noninterest expense

  $4,109    $4,314       $    4,021     $    4,029       $    8,130       $    8,343   

 

 

The increase in salaries and benefits expense reflected routine annual increases.

During the first quartersix months of 2015, the Company repaid $5.0 million of long-term debt with an interest rate of 3.59% and incurred prepayment penalties of $0.4 million.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $0.8$1.6 million for the first quartersix months of 2016, compared to $0.7$1.4 million for the first quartersix months of 2015. The Company’s income tax expense for the first quartersix months of 2016 reflects an effective income tax rate of 27.50%27.51%, compared to 26.40%26.47% for the first quartersix months of 2015. The increase in the effective tax rate is primarily due to a decrease in tax preference items such as income from bank-owned life insurance. The Company’s income tax expense is principally affected by tax exempt earnings on municipal securities investments and bank-owned life insurance.

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Securities

Securities available-for-sale were $234.1$217.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2016, a decrease of $7.6$24.7 million, or 3%10%, compared to $241.7 million at December 31, 2015. This decline was primarily due to a decrease of $10.8$30.9 million in the amortized cost basis of securities available-for-sale from principal repayments, maturities and calls. This decrease was offset by securities purchases of $1.1$3.2 million and a $2.5$3.8 million change in net unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale, reflecting an increase in prices as long-term interest rates declined during the first quartersix months of 2016.

The average tax-equivalent yields earned on total securities were 3.13% in the first quarter of 2016 and 3.11% in the first quartersix months of 2016 and 3.06% in the first six months of 2015.

Loans

 

  2016 2015 
  First Fourth Third Second First    

                           2016                          

                                          2015                                        
(In thousands)  Quarter     Quarter         Quarter         Quarter         Quarter        

 

Second

 

Quarter

  

 

First

 

Quarter

   

 

Fourth

 

Quarter

 

 

Third

 

Quarter

 

 

Second

 

Quarter

 

 

 

Commercial and industrial

  $50,192   52,479   47,925   57,310   52,536       50,190   50,192    52,479    47,925    57,310   

Construction and land development

   45,953   43,694   41,592   38,854   37,925     49,346   45,953    43,694    41,592    38,854   

Commercial real estate

   209,320   203,853   201,449   184,124   182,871     208,825   209,320    203,853    201,449    184,124   

Residential real estate

   117,046   116,673   117,863   115,039   111,265     113,763   117,046    116,673    117,863    115,039   

Consumer installment

   9,769   10,220   14,362   13,632   12,478     9,125   9,769    10,220    14,362    13,632   

 

 

Total loans

   432,280   426,919   423,191   408,959   397,075     431,249   432,280    426,919    423,191    408,959   

Less: unearned income

   (517 (509 (619 (464 (462)    (555)  (517)   (509)   (619)   (464)  

 

 

Loans, net of unearned income

  $        431,763   426,410   422,572   408,495   396,613     $   430,694   431,763    426,410    422,572    408,495   

 

 

Total loans, net of unearned income, were $431.8$430.7 million at March 31,June 30, 2016, compared to $426.4 million at December 31, 2015. Four loan categories represented the majority of the loan portfolio at March 31,June 30, 2016: commercial real estate (48%(49%), residential real estate (27%(26%), construction and land development (11%) and commercial and industrial (12%). Approximately 22%23% of the Company’s commercial real estate loans were classified as owner-occupied at March 31,June 30, 2016.

Within the residential real estate portfolio segment, the Company had junior lien mortgages of approximately $15.6$14.7 million, or 4%3% of total loans, at March 31,June 30, 2016, compared to $16.4 million, or 4% of total loans, at December 31, 2015. For residential real estate mortgage loans with a consumer purpose, $1.7$1.6 million required interest-only payments at March 31,June 30, 2016, compared to $0.9 million at December 31, 2015. The Company’s residential real estate mortgage portfolio does not include any option ARM loans, subprime loans, or any material amount of other high-risk consumer mortgage products.

Purchased loan participations included in the Company’s loan portfolio were approximately $1.5 million at March 31, 2016 compared to $1.4 million at December 31, 2015. All purchased loan participations are underwritten by the Company independent of the selling bank. In addition, all loans, including purchased loan participations, are evaluated for collectability during the course of the Company’s normal loan review procedures. If the Company deems a participation loan impaired, it applies the same accounting policies and procedures described under “Critical Accounting Policies – Allowance for Loan Losses”.

The average yield earned on loans and loans held for sale was 4.76% in the first quartersix months of 2016 and 5.04%5.10% in the first quartersix months of 2015.

The specific economic and credit risks associated with our loan portfolio include, but are not limited to, the effects of current economic conditions on our borrowers’ cash flows, real estate market sales volumes, valuations, availability and cost of financing properties, real estate industry concentrations, deterioration in certain credits, interest rate fluctuations, reduced collateral values or non-existent collateral, title defects, inaccurate appraisals, financial deterioration of borrowers, fraud, and any violation of applicable laws and regulations.

The Company attempts to reduce these economic and credit risks by adhering to loan to value guidelines for collateralized loans, investigating the creditworthiness of borrowers and monitoring borrowers’ financial position. Also, we have established and periodically review, lending policies and procedures. Banking regulations limit a bank’s credit exposure by prohibiting unsecured loan relationships that exceed 10% of its capital accounts;capital; or 20% of capital, accounts, if loans in excess of 10% of capital are fully secured. Under these regulations, we are prohibited from having secured loan relationships in excess of approximately $17.9$18.1 million. Furthermore, we have an internal limit for aggregate credit exposure (loans outstanding plus unfunded commitments) to a single borrower of $16.1$16.3 million. Our loan policy requires that the Loan Committee of the Board of Directors approve any loan relationships that exceed this internal limit. At March 31,June 30, 2016, the Bank had no loan relationships exceeding these limits.

We periodically analyze our commercial loan portfolio to determine if a concentration of credit risk exists in any one or more industries. We use classification systems broadly accepted by the financial services industry in order to categorize our commercial borrowers. Loan concentrations to borrowers in the following classes exceeded 25% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital at March 31,June 30, 2016 (and related balances at December 31, 2015).

 

  March 31,   December 31,       June 30,    December 31, 
(In thousands)  2016   2015   

 

    2016

    2015 

 

 

Lessors of 1 to 4 family residential properties

  $46,603    $46,664    $             45,686    $             46,664   

Multi-family residential properties

   43,124     45,264     43,279     45,264   

Shopping centers

   38,765     38,116     38,190     38,116   

 

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company maintains the allowance for loan losses at a level that management believes appropriate to adequately cover the Company’s estimate of probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. At March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the allowance for loan losses was $4.8$4.5 million and $4.3 million, respectively, which management believed to be adequate at each of the respective dates. The judgments and estimates associated with the determination of the allowance for loan losses are described under “Critical Accounting Policies.”

A summary of the changes in the allowance for loan losses and certain asset quality ratios for the firstsecond quarter of 2016 and the previous four quarters is presented below.

 

 2016 2015 
 First Fourth Third Second First    2016 2015 
(Dollars in thousands) Quarter     Quarter         Quarter         Quarter         Quarter        

 

    Second

 

    Quarter

 

 

First    

 

Quarter    

 

 

    Fourth

 

    Quarter

   

 

Third

 

Quarter

   

 

Second    

 

Quarter    

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of period

 $        4,289   5,127   4,886   4,722   4,836    $ 4,774   4,289    5,127     4,886     4,722   

Charge-offs:

              

Commercial and industrial

  —     (42  —      —     (58)     (83  —      (42   —       —     

Commercial real estate

  —     (866  —      —      —        (194  —      (866   —       —     

Residential real estate

 (118 (3 (26  —     (60)     (37 (118)   (3   (26   —     

Consumer installment

 (26 (14 (23 (5 (17)     (2 (26)   (14   (23   (5)  

 

 

Total charge-offs

 (144 (925 (49 (5 (135)     (316 (144)   (925   (49   (5)  

Recoveries

 1,229   87   90   169   21      70   1,229    87     90     169   

 

 

Net recoveries (charge-offs)

 1,085   (838 41   164   (114)  

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

   (246 1,085    (838   41     164   

Provision for loan losses

 (600  —     200    —      —        —     (600)    —       200     —     

 

 

Ending balance

 $        4,774   4,289   5,127   4,886   4,722     $ 4,528   4,774    4,289     5,127     4,886   

 

 

as a % of loans

 1.11 1.01   1.21   1.20   1.19      1.05 %  1.11    1.01     1.21     1.20   

as a % of nonperforming loans

 246 158   140   360   377      271 %  246    158     140     360   

Net (recoveries) charge-offs as % of average loans (a)

 (1.01)%  0.79   (0.04 (0.16 0.11   

Net charge-offs (recoveries) as % of average loans (a)

   0.23 %  (1.01)   0.79     (0.04   (0.16)  

 

 

(a) Net (recoveries) charge-offs are annualized.

     

(a) Net charge-offs (recoveries) are annualized.

As described under “Critical Accounting Policies,” management assesses the adequacy of the allowance prior to the end of each calendar quarter. The level of the allowance is based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolios, past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay (including the timing of future payment), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, economic conditions, industry and peer bank loan loss rates, and other pertinent factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires various material estimates and judgments, including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received on impaired loans that may be susceptible to significant change. The ratio of our allowance for loan losses to total loans outstanding was 1.11%1.05% at March 31,June 30, 2016, compared to 1.01% at December 31, 2015. In the future, the allowance to total loans outstanding ratio will increase or decrease to the extent the factors that influence our quarterly allowance assessment in their entirety either improve or weaken. In addition, our regulators, as an integral part of their examination process, will periodically review the Company’s allowance for loan losses, and may require the Company to make additional provisions to the allowance for loan losses based on their judgement about information available to them at the time of their examinations.

Net recoveries were $1.1 million,$839 thousand, or 1.01%0.39% of average loans in the first quartersix months of 2016, compared to net charge-offsrecoveries of $114,000,$50,000, or 0.11%0.02% of average loans in the first quartersix months of 2015. In the first quartersix months of 2016, the Company recognized a recovery of $1.2 million from the payoff of one nonperforming construction and land development loan.

At March 31,June 30, 2016, the ratio of our allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans was 246%271%, compared to 158% at December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily due to the payoffa decrease in nonperforming loans of one nonperforming loan with a recorded investment of $0.5 million and no corresponding valuation allowance at December 31, 2015 and an increase in the allowance for loan losses of $0.5 for the commercial real estate loan portfolio segment.$1.0 million.

At March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company’s recorded investment in loans considered impaired was $1.9$2.7 million and $3.4 million, respectively, with corresponding valuation allowances (included in the allowance for loan losses) of $0.3 million and $0.1 million at each respective date.

Nonperforming Assets

At March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, the Company had $2.3$2.0 million and $3.0 million in nonperforming assets. The decrease was primarily due to the payoff of one nonperforming construction and land development loan with a recorded investment of $0.5 million at December 31, 2015.

The table below provides information concerning total nonperforming assets and certain asset quality ratios for the firstsecond quarter of 2016 and the previous four quarters.

 

  2016 2015    

2016

      2015
  First Fourth   Third   Second   First    

 

Second  

  First      Fourth   Third      Second  
(Dollars in thousands)  Quarter     Quarter           Quarter           Quarter           Quarter        

 

    Quarter      

        Quarter                Quarter             Quarter              Quarter    

 

Nonperforming assets:

                       

Nonaccrual loans

  $        1,938   2,714     3,650     1,359     1,251    $  1,669      1,938      2,714    3,650    1,359 

Other real estate owned

   397   252     278     499     499      300      397      252    278    499 

 

Total nonperforming assets

  $        2,335   2,966     3,928     1,858     1,750    $  1,969      2,335      2,966    3,928    1,858 

 

as a % of loans and other real estate owned

   0.54  0.70     0.93     0.45     0.44      0.46 %  0.54      0.70    0.93    0.45 

as a % of total assets

   0.28  0.36     0.48     0.23     0.22      0.23 %  0.28      0.36    0.48    0.23 

Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans

   0.45  0.64     0.86     0.33     0.32      0.39 %  0.45      0.64    0.86    0.33 

Accruing loans 90 days or more past due

  $—      —       112     442        $  —        —         —       112    442 

 

The table below provides information concerning the composition of nonaccrual loans for the firstsecond quarter of 2016 and the previous four quarters.

 

  2016   2015      

2016

   2015
  First   Fourth   Third   Second   First      

 

Second    

  First   

 

Fourth

   Third  Second
(In thousands)  Quarter       Quarter           Quarter           Quarter           Quarter          

 

      Quarter          

        Quarter         

 

      Quarter      

         Quarter              Quarter      

 

Nonaccrual loans:

                       

Commercial and industrial

  $42     43     81     46     51     $  40      42     43    81  46 

Construction and land development

   66     583     594     602     618       55      66     583    594  602 

Commercial real estate

   1,734     1,750     2,790     684     405       1,564      1,734     1,750    2,790  684 

Residential real estate

   96     325     185     27     177       10      96     325    185  27 

Consumer installment

   —       13     —       —       —         —        —       13    —    —    

 

Total nonaccrual loans

  $        1,938     2,714     3,650     1,359     1,251     $  1,669      1,938     2,714    3,650  1,359 

 

The Company discontinues the accrual of interest income when (1) there is a significant deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower and full repayment of principal and interest is not expected or (2) the principal or interest is 90 days or more past due, unless the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection. At March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, the Company had $1.9$1.7 million and $2.7 million in loans on nonaccrual.

At March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.,2015, there were no loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing.

The table below provides information concerning the composition of other real estate owned for the firstsecond quarter of 2016 and the previous four quarters.

 

  2016   2015    

2016

   2015
  First   Fourth   Third   Second   First    

 

Second    

  

 

First

   Fourth   Third      Second
(In thousands)      Quarter           Quarter           Quarter           Quarter           Quarter        

 

      Quarter          

        Quarter               Quarter               Quarter                Quarter      

 

Other real estate owned:

                      

Commercial:

                      

Developed lots

  $252     252     252     252     252   $  252      252     252    252    252 

Residential

   145     —       26     247        247     48      145     —      26    247 

 

Total other real estate owned

  $   397        252        278        499     499   $      300          397     252    278    499 

 

At March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, the Company held $0.4$0.3 million, and $0.3 millionrespectively, in OREO, which we acquired from borrowers.

Potential Problem Loans

Potential problem loans represent those loans with a well-defined weakness and where information about possible credit problems of a borrower have caused management to have serious doubts about the borrower’s ability to comply with present repayment terms. This definition is believed to be substantially consistent with the standards established by the Federal Reserve, the Company’s primary regulator, for loans classified as substandard, excluding nonaccrual loans. Potential problem loans, which are not included in nonperforming assets, amounted to $5.6$5.5 million, or 1.3% of total loans at March 31,June 30, 2016, compared to $5.9 million, or 1.4% of total loans at December 31, 2015.

The table below provides information concerning the composition of potential problem loans for the firstsecond quarter of 2016 and the previous four quarters.

 

  2016   2015    

2016

      

2015

  First   Fourth   Third   Second   First    

 

      Second      

  First        Fourth    Third    Second    
(In thousands)      Quarter           Quarter           Quarter           Quarter           Quarter        

 

 

      Quarter      

        Quarter                    Quarter                Quarter                Quarter          

 

Potential problem loans:

                       

Commercial and industrial

  $309     323     329     383     385   $  285   309    323      329    383 

Construction and land development

   477     593     578     627     768     365     477    593      578    627 

Commercial real estate

   783     491     501     503     880     911   783    491      501    503 

Residential real estate

   3,938     4,371     4,964     4,898     5,682     3,855   3,938    4,371      4,964    4,898 

Consumer installment

   110     114     128     167     112     84   110    114      128    167 

 

Total potential problem loans

  $5,617     5,892     6,500     6,578     7,827   $  5,500   5,617    5,892      6,500    6,578 

 

At March 31,June 30, 2016, approximately $0.3$0.1 million, or 5.6%2.0%, of total potential problem loans were past due at least 30 days, but less than 90 days. At March 31,June 30, 2016, the remaining balance of potential problem loans were current or past due less than 30 days.

The following table is a summary of the Company’s performing loans that were past due at least 30 days, but less than 90 days, for the firstsecond quarter of 2016 and the previous four quarters.

 

   2016   2015 
   First   Fourth   Third   Second   First 
(In thousands)      Quarter           Quarter           Quarter           Quarter           Quarter     

 

 

Performing loans past due 30 to 89 days:

          

Commercial and industrial

  $14     49     37     6     82  

Construction and land development

   129     —       —       12     319  

Commercial real estate

   —       —       182     —       —    

Residential real estate

   623     1,334     335     415     1,417  

Consumer installment

   28     28     20     23     25  

 

 

Total

  $   794     1,411        574        456     1,843  

 

 

     

2016

      

2015

     

 

      Second      

        First              Fourth      Third    Second    
(In thousands)    

 

 

      Quarter      

        Quarter                    Quarter                  Quarter                Quarter          

 

Performing loans past due 30 to 89 days:

             

Commercial and industrial

 $  25    14     49      37    

Construction and land development

   —      129     —        —      12 

Commercial real estate

   —      —       —        182    —    

Residential real estate

   645    623     1,334      335    415 

Consumer installment

   51    28     28      20    23 

 

Total

 $  721    794     1,411      574    456 

 

Deposits

Total deposits were $737.4$747.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2016, compared to $723.6 million at December 31, 2015. Noninterest bearing deposits were $172.6$167.7 million, or 23.4%22.4% of total deposits, at March 31,June 30, 2016, compared to $156.8 million, or 21.7% of total deposits at December 31, 2015.

The average rate paid on total interest-bearing deposits was 0.69% in the first quartersix months of 2016 and 0.78%0.76% in the first quartersix months of 2015.

Other Borrowings

Other borrowings consist of short-term borrowings and long-term debt. Short-term borrowings consist of federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase with an original maturity less than one year. The Bank had available federal funds lines totaling $41.0 million with none outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2016, and at December 31, 2015, respectively. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $2.5$2.6 million and $3.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

The average rate paid on short-term borrowings was 0.51%0.50% in the first quartersix months of 2016 and 0.52%0.48% in the first quartersix months of 2015.

Long-term debt includes FHLB advances with an original maturity greater than one year and subordinated debentures related to trust preferred securities. The Bank had no long-term FHLB advances outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. In March 2015, the Bank repaid a $5.0 million FHLB advance and incurred prepayment penalties of $0.4 million. At both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Bank had $7.2 million in junior subordinated debentures related to trust preferred securities outstanding.outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The debentures mature on December 31, 2033 and have been redeemable since December 31, 2008.

The average rate paid on long-term debt was 3.51%3.54% in the first quartersix months of 2016 and 3.69%3.53% in the first quartersix months of 2015.

CAPITAL ADEQUACY

The Company’s consolidated stockholders’ equity was $82.9$84.8 million and $79.9 million as of March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The change from December 31, 2015 was primarily driven by net earnings of $2.2$4.1 million and other comprehensive income due to the change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale, net-of-tax, of $1.6$2.4 million, partially offset by cash dividends paid of $0.8$1.6 million.

On January 1, 2015, the Company and Bank became subject to the rules of the Basel III regulatory capital framework and related Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act changes. The new rules included the implementation of a new capital conservation buffer that is added to the minimum requirements for capital adequacy purposes. The capital conservation buffer is subject to a three year phase-in period that began on January 1, 2016 and will be fully phased-in on January 1, 2019 at 2.5%. The required phase-in capital conservation buffer during 2016 is 0.625%. A banking organization with a conservation buffer of less than the required amount will be subject to limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. At June 30, 2016, the ratios for the Company and Bank were sufficient to meet the fully phased-in conservation buffer.

The Company’s tier 1 leverage ratio was 10.47%10.56%, common equity tier 1 (“CET1”) risk-based capital ratio was 15.36%15.54%, tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 16.69%16.87%, and total risk-based capital ratio was 17.64%17.77% at March 31,June 30, 2016. These ratios exceed the minimum regulatory capital percentages of 5.0% for tier 1 leverage ratio, 6.5% for CET1 risk-based capital ratio, 8.0% for tier 1 risk-based capital ratio, and 10.0% for total risk-based capital ratio to be considered “well capitalized.” Based on current regulatory standards, the Company is classified as “well capitalized.”The Company’s capital conservation buffer was 9.77% at June 30, 2016.

MARKET AND LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT

Management’s objective is to manage assets and liabilities to provide a satisfactory, consistent level of profitability within the framework of established liquidity, loan, investment, borrowing, and capital policies. The Bank’s Asset Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) is charged with the responsibility of monitoring these policies, which are designed to ensure an acceptable asset/liability composition. Two critical areas of focus for ALCO are interest rate risk and liquidity risk management.

Interest Rate Risk Management

In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to market risk arising from fluctuations in interest rates. ALCO measures and evaluates interest rate risk so that the Bank can meet customer demands for various types of loans and deposits. Measurements used to help manage interest rate sensitivity include an earnings simulation model and an economic value of equity (“EVE”) model.

Earnings simulation. Management believes that interest rate risk is best estimated by our earnings simulation modeling. Forecasted levels of earning assets, interest-bearing liabilities, and off-balance sheet financial instruments are combined with ALCO forecasts of market interest rates for the next 12 months and other factors in order to produce various earnings simulations and estimates. To help limit interest rate risk, we have guidelines for earnings at risk which seek to limit the variance of net interest income from gradual changes in interest rates. For changes up or down in rates from management’s flat interest rate forecast over the next 12 months, policy limits for net interest income variances are as follows:

 

+/- 20% for a gradual change of 400 basis points
+/- 15% for a gradual change of 300 basis points
+/- 10% for a gradual change of 200 basis points
+/- 5% for a gradual change of 100 basis points
+/- 20% for a gradual change of 400 basis points
+/- 15% for a gradual change of 300 basis points
+/- 10% for a gradual change of 200 basis points
+/- 5% for a gradual change of 100 basis points

At March 31,June 30, 2016, our earnings simulation model indicated that we were in compliance with the policy guidelines noted above.

Economic Value of Equity. EVE measures the extent that the estimated economic values of our assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet items will change as a result of interest rate changes. Economic values are estimated by discounting expected cash flows from assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet items, which establishes a base case EVE. In contrast with our earnings simulation model, which evaluates interest rate risk over a 12 month timeframe, EVE uses a terminal horizon which allows for the re-pricing of all assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet items. Further, EVE is measured using values as of a point in time and does not reflect any actions that ALCO might take in responding to or anticipating changes in interest rates, or market and competitive conditions. To help limit interest rate risk, we have stated policy guidelines for an instantaneous basis point change in interest rates, such that our EVE should not decrease from our base case by more than the following:

 

45% for an instantaneous change of +/- 400 basis points
35% for an instantaneous change of +/- 300 basis points
25% for an instantaneous change of +/- 200 basis points
15% for an instantaneous change of +/- 100 basis points
45% for an instantaneous change of +/- 400 basis points
35% for an instantaneous change of +/- 300 basis points
25% for an instantaneous change of +/- 200 basis points
15% for an instantaneous change of +/- 100 basis points

At March 31,June 30, 2016, our EVE model indicated that we were in compliance with the policy guidelines noted above.

Each of the above analyses may not, on its own, be an accurate indicator of how our net interest income will be affected by changes in interest rates. Income associated with interest-earning assets and costs associated with interest-bearing liabilities may not be affected uniformly by changes in interest rates. In addition, the magnitude and duration of changes in interest rates may have a significant impact on net interest income. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods of repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates, and other economic and market factors, including market perceptions. Interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities fluctuate in advance of changes in general market rates, while interest rates on other types of assets and liabilities may lag behind changes in general market rates. In addition, certain assets, such as adjustable rate mortgage loans, have features (generally referred to as “interest rate caps and floors”) which limit changes in interest rates. Prepayment and early withdrawal levels also could deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the maturity of certain instruments. The ability of many borrowers to service their debts also may decrease during periods of rising interest rates or economic stress, which may differ across industries and economic sectors. ALCO reviews each of the above interest rate sensitivity analyses along with several different interest rate scenarios in seeking satisfactory, consistent levels of profitability within the framework of the Company’s established liquidity, loan, investment, borrowing, and capital policies.

The Company may also use derivative financial instruments to improve the balance between interest-sensitive assets and interest-sensitive liabilities, and as a tool to manage interest rate sensitivity while continuing to meet the credit and deposit needs of our customers. From time to time, the Company may enter into interest rate swaps (“swaps”) to facilitate customer transactions and meet their financing needs. These swaps qualify as derivatives, but are not designated as hedging instruments. At March 31,June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had no derivative contracts designated as part of a hedging relationship to assist in managing its interest rate sensitivity.

Liquidity Risk Management

Liquidity is the Company’s ability to convert assets into cash equivalents in order to meet daily cash flow requirements, primarily for deposit withdrawals, loan demand and maturing obligations. Without proper management of its liquidity, the Company could experience higher costs of obtaining funds due to insufficient liquidity, while excessive liquidity can lead to a decline in earnings due to the cost of foregoing alternative higher-yielding investment opportunities.

Liquidity is managed at two levels. The first is the liquidity of the Company. The second is the liquidity of the Bank. The management of liquidity at both levels is essential, because the Company and the Bank are separate legal entities with different funding needs and sources, and each are subject to regulatory guidelines and requirements.

The primary source of funding and the primary source of liquidity for the Company include dividends received from the Bank, and secondarily proceeds from the possible issuance of common stock or other securities. Primary uses of funds by the Company include dividends paid to stockholders, stock repurchases, and interest payments on junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company in connection with trust preferred securities. The junior subordinated debentures are presented as long-term debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related trust preferred securities are currently includible in Tier 1 Capital for regulatory capital purposes.

Primary sources of funding for the Bank include customer deposits, other borrowings, repayment and maturity of securities, sales of securities, and the sale and repayment of loans. The Bank has access to federal funds lines from various banks and borrowings from the Federal Reserve discount window. In addition to these sources, the Bank may participate in the FHLB’s advance program to obtain funding for its growth. Advances include both fixed and variable terms and may be taken out with varying maturities. At March 31,June 30, 2016, the Bank had a remaining available line of credit with the FHLB of $241.1$245.9 million. At March 31,June 30, 2016, the Bank also had $41.0 million of available federal funds lines with none outstanding. Primary uses of funds include repayment of maturing obligations and growing the loan portfolio.

Management believes that the Company and the Bank have adequate sources of liquidity to meet all known contractual obligations and unfunded commitments, including loan commitments and reasonable borrower, depositor, and creditor requirements over the next twelve months.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Commitments and Contingencies

At March 31,June 30, 2016, the Bank had outstanding standby letters of credit of $8.9$7.0 million and unfunded loan commitments outstanding of $46.1$53.0 million. Because these commitments generally have fixed expiration dates and many will expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment level does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. If needed to fund these outstanding commitments, the Bank could liquidate federal funds sold or a portion of securities available-for-sale, or draw on its available credit facilities.

Mortgage lending activities

Since 2009, we have primarily sold residential mortgage loans in the secondary market to Fannie Mae while retaining the servicing of these loans. The sale agreements for these residential mortgage loans with Fannie Mae and other investors include various representations and warranties regarding the origination and characteristics of the residential mortgage loans. Although the representations and warranties vary among investors, they typically cover ownership of the loan, validity of the lien securing the loan, the absence of delinquent taxes or liens against the property securing the loan, compliance with loan criteria set forth in the applicable agreement, compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, among other matters.

As of March 31,June 30, 2016, the unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans, which we have originated and sold, but retained the servicing rights was $356.0$349.6 million. Although these loans are generally sold on a non-recourse basis, we may be obligated to repurchase residential mortgage loans or reimburse investors for losses incurred (make whole requests) if a loan review reveals a potential breach of seller representations and warranties. Upon receipt of a repurchase or make whole request, we work with investors to arrive at a mutually agreeable resolution. Repurchase and make whole requests are typically reviewed on an individual loan by loan basis to validate the claims made by the investor and to determine if a contractually required repurchase or make whole event has occurred. We seek to reduce and manage the risks of potential repurchases, make whole requests, or other claims by mortgage loan investors through our underwriting and quality assurance practices and by servicing mortgage loans to meet investor and secondary market standards.

In the first quartersix months of 2016, as a result of the representation and warranty provisions contained in the Company’s sale agreements with Fannie Mae, the Company was required to repurchase one loan with a principal balance of $198,000 that was current as to principal and interest at the time of repurchase. At March 31,June 30, 2016, the Company had no pending repurchase or make whole requests.

We service all residential mortgage loans originated and sold by us to Fannie Mae. As servicer, our primary duties are to: (1) collect payments due from borrowers; (2) advance certain delinquent payments of principal and interest; (3) maintain and administer any hazard, title, or primary mortgage insurance policies relating to the mortgage loans; (4) maintain any required escrow accounts for payment of taxes and insurance and administer escrow payments; and (5) foreclose on defaulted mortgage loans or take other actions to mitigate the potential losses to investors consistent with the agreements governing our rights and duties as servicer.

The agreement under which we act as servicer generally specifies a standard of responsibility for actions taken by us in such capacity and provides protection against expenses and liabilities incurred by us when acting in compliance with the respective servicing agreements. However, if we commit a material breach of our obligations as servicer, we may be subject to termination if the breach is not cured within a specified period following notice. The standards governing servicing and the possible remedies for violations of such standards are determined by servicing guides issued by Fannie Mae as well as the contract provisions established between Fannie Mae and the Bank. Remedies could include repurchase of an affected loan.

Although repurchase and make whole requests related to representation and warranty provisions and servicing activities have been limited to date, it is possible that requests to repurchase mortgage loans or reimburse investors for losses incurred (make whole requests) may increase in frequency if investors more aggressively pursue all means of recovering losses on their purchased loans. As of March 31,June 30, 2016, we do not believe that this exposure is material due to the historical level of repurchase requests and loss trends, in addition to the fact that 98%99% of our residential mortgage loans serviced for Fannie Mae were current as of such date. We maintain ongoing communications with our investors and will continue to evaluate this exposure by monitoring the level and number of repurchase requests as well as the delinquency rates in our investor portfolios.

Effects of Inflation and Changing Prices

The Consolidated Financial Statements and related consolidated financial data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and practices within the banking industry which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering the changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all the assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than the effects of general levels of inflation.

CURRENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS

The following Accounting Standards Updates (“Updates” or “ASUs”) have been issued by the FASB but are not yet effective.

 

    ASU 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers;

    ASU 2015-14,Revenue from Contracts with Customers – Deferral of the Effective Date;

    ASU 2016-01,Financial Instruments – Overall:Recognition and Measurement ofFinancial Assets and Financial Liabilities; and

    ASU 2016-02,Leases.Leases; and
ASU 2016-13,Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326):Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.

Information about these pronouncements is described in more detail below.

ASU 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, provides a comprehensive and converged standard on revenue recognition. The new guidance is intended to improve comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. This guidance also requires new qualitative and quantitative disclosures related to revenue from contracts with customers. In August 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-14,Revenue from Contracts with Customers – Deferral of the Effective Date,which defers the effective date by one year. With the deferral, these changes are effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2018 with retrospective application to each prior reporting period or with the cumulative effect of initially applying this Update at the date of initial application. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-01,Financial Instruments – Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, enhances the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with more decision-useful information. The ASU addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. Some of the amendments include the following: 1) Require equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; 2) Simplify the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment; 3) Require public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes; 4) Require an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value; among others. For public business entities, the amendments of this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-02,Leases, requires lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases on the balance sheet. A lessee should recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for lease term. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The amendment should be applied at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-13,Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, amends guidance on reporting credit losses for assets held at amortized cost basis and available for sale debt securities. For assets held at amortized cost basis, the new standard eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold in current GAAP and, instead, requires an entity to reflect its current estimate of all expected credit losses using a broader range of information regarding past events, current conditions and forecasts assessing the collectability of cash flows. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial assets to present the net amount expected to be collected. For available for sale debt securities, credit losses should be measured in a manner similar to current GAAP, however the new standard will require that credit losses be presented as an allowance rather than as a write-down. The new guidance affects entities holding financial assets and net investment in leases that are not accounted for at fair value through net income. The amendments affect loans, debt securities, trade receivables, net investments in leases, off balance sheet credit exposures, reinsurance receivables, and any other financial assets not excluded from the scope that have the contractual right to receive cash. For public business entities that are SEC filers, the new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 early adoption is permitted beginning in 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

Table 1 – Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes certain designated net interest income amounts presented on a tax-equivalent basis, a non-GAAP financial measure, including the presentation and calculation of the efficiency ratio.

The Company believes the presentation of net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis provides comparability of net interest income from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and facilitates comparability within the industry. Although the Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors’ understanding of its business and performance, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented below.

 

  2016   2015  

2016

 2015 
  First   Fourth   Third   Second   First      

 

Second

  First Fourth Third   Second 
(in thousands)      Quarter           Quarter           Quarter           Quarter           Quarter         
(In thousands) 

 

        Quarter        

          Quarter                 Quarter                 Quarter                   Quarter         

 

 

Net interest income (GAAP)

  $5,697     5,737     5,670     5,788     5,523   

$

 5,692   5,697     5,737     5,670     5,788  

Tax-equivalent adjustment

   322     328     341     338     335    322   322    328    341     338  

 

 

Net interest income (Tax-equivalent)

  $        6,019     6,065     6,011     6,126     5,858   

$

       6,014             6,019               6,065               6,011               6,126  

 

 
             Six Months Ended June 30,       
(In thousands)       2016   2015 

 

Net interest income (GAAP)

       $  11,389     11,311  

Tax-equivalent adjustment

        644     673  

 

Net interest income (Tax-equivalent)

       

$

          12,033             11,984  

 

Table 2 - Selected Quarterly Financial Data

 

  2016  2015 
  First  Fourth   Third   Second   First 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Quarter  Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter 

 

 

Results of Operations

  

    

Net interest income (a)

 $6,019    6,065     6,011     6,126     5,858  

Less: tax-equivalent adjustment

  322    328     341     338     335 ��

Net interest income (GAAP)

  5,697    5,737     5,670     5,788     5,523  

Noninterest income

  834    988     1,056     1,167     1,321  

Total revenue

  6,531    6,725     6,726     6,955     6,844  

Provision for loan losses

  (600  —          200     —          —       

Noninterest expense

  4,109    4,137     3,892     4,029     4,314  

Income tax expense

  831    652     724     776     668  

Net earnings

 $2,191    1,936     1,910     2,150     1,862  

 

 

Per share data:

        

Basic and diluted net earnings

 $0.60    0.53     0.52     0.59     0.51  

Cash dividends declared

  0.225    0.22     0.22     0.22     0.22  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

        

Basic and diluted

  3,643,484    3,643,478     3,643,455     3,643,413     3,643,365  

Shares outstanding, at period end

    3,643,503    3,643,478     3,643,478     3,643,428     3,643,378  

Book value

 $22.75    21.94     21.85     21.15     21.28  

Common stock price

        

High

 $30.49    30.39     27.80     25.75     25.25  

Low

  24.56    26.14     25.78     24.51     23.15  

Period end:

  28.25    29.62     26.47     25.73     24.85  

To earnings ratio

  12.61  13.78     12.37     12.08     12.12  

To book value

  124  135     121     122     117  

Performance ratios:

        

Return on average equity

  10.82  9.59     9.75     10.91     9.68  

Return on average assets

  1.07  0.95     0.95     1.09     0.93  

Dividend payout ratio

  37.50  41.51     42.31     37.29     43.14  

Asset Quality:

        

Allowance for loan losses as a % of:

        

Loans

  1.11  1.01     1.21     1.20     1.19  

Nonperforming loans

  246  158     140     360     377  

Nonperforming assets as a % of:

        

Loans and other real estate owned

  0.54  0.70     0.93     0.45     0.44  

Total assets

  0.28  0.36     0.48     0.23     0.22  

Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans

  0.45  0.64     0.86     0.33     0.32  

Annualized net (recoveries) charge-offs as % of average loans

  (1.01)  0.79     (0.04)     (0.16)     0.11  

Capital Adequacy:

        

CET 1 risk-based capital ratio

  15.36  15.28     15.01     15.42     15.38  

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

  16.69  16.57     16.29     16.76     16.83  

Total risk-based capital ratio

  17.64  17.44     17.33     17.78     17.84  

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

  10.47  10.35     10.37     10.39     10.13  

Other financial data:

        

Net interest margin (a)

  3.12  3.12     3.13     3.29     3.15  

Effective income tax rate

  27.50  25.19     27.49     26.52     26.40  

Efficiency ratio (b)

  59.96  58.66     55.07     55.24     60.09  

Selected average balances:

        

Securities

 $237,087    246,130     251,393     259,376     264,268  

Loans, net of unearned income

  429,528    426,192     416,210     402,482     400,161  

Total assets

  821,382    815,616     806,764     791,889     802,062  

Total deposits

  726,354    720,854     714,960     699,453     705,746  

Long-term debt

  7,217    7,217     7,217     7,217     11,550  

Total stockholders’ equity

  80,965    80,764     78,387     78,791     76,915  

Selected period end balances:

        

Securities

 $234,109    241,687     250,142     252,906     262,141  

Loans, net of unearned income

  431,763    426,410     422,572     408,495     396,613  

Allowance for loan losses

  4,774    4,289     5,127     4,886     4,722  

Total assets

  833,328    817,189     817,994     806,233     790,224  

Total deposits

  737,361    723,627     724,311     715,994     698,336  

Long-term debt

  7,217    7,217     7,217     7,217     7,217  

Total stockholders’ equity

  82,887    79,949     79,599     77,053     77,544  
(a)Tax-equivalent. See “Table 1 - Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
(b)Efficiency ratio is the result of noninterest expense divided by the sum of noninterest income and tax-equivalent net interest income.
   2016   2015 
         Second            First           Fourth           Third           Second     
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)  

 

      Quarter      

      Quarter           Quarter           Quarter           Quarter     

 

 

Results of Operations

         

Net interest income (a)

  $6,014    6,019     6,065     6,011     6,126  

Less: tax-equivalent adjustment

   322    322     328     341     338  

 

 

Net interest income (GAAP)

   5,692    5,697     5,737     5,670     5,788  

Noninterest income

   993    834     988     1,056     1,167  

 

 

Total revenue

   6,685    6,531     6,725     6,726     6,955  

Provision for loan losses

   —       (600)     —        200     —     

Noninterest expense

   4,021    4,109     4,137     3,892     4,029  

Income tax expense

   733    831     652     724     776  

 

 

Net earnings

  $1,931    2,191     1,936     1,910     2,150  

 

 

Per share data:

         

Basic and diluted net earnings

  $0.53    0.60     0.53     0.52     0.59  

Cash dividends declared

   0.225    0.225     0.22     0.22     0.22  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

         

Basic and diluted

   3,643,503    3,643,484     3,643,478     3,643,455     3,643,413  

Shares outstanding

   3,643,503    3,643,503     3,643,478     3,643,478     3,643,428  

Book value

  $23.28    22.75     21.94     21.85     21.15  

Common stock price

         

High

  $29.85    30.49     30.39     27.80     25.75  

Low

   26.81    24.56     26.14     25.78     24.51  

Period end

   28.49    28.25     29.62     26.47     25.73  

To earnings ratio

   13.07  12.61     13.78     12.37     12.08  

To book value

   122  124     135     121     122  

Performance ratios:

         

Return on average equity

   9.18  10.82     9.59     9.75     10.91  

Return on average assets

   0.93  1.07     0.95     0.95     1.09  

Dividend payout ratio

   42.45  37.50     41.51     42.31     37.29  

Asset Quality:

         

Allowance for loan losses as a % of:

         

Loans

   1.05  1.11     1.01     1.21     1.20  

Nonperforming loans

   271  246     158     140     360  

Nonperforming assets as a % of:

         

Loans and other real estate owned

   0.46  0.54     0.70     0.93     0.45  

Total assets

   0.23  0.28     0.36     0.48     0.23  

Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans

   0.39  0.45     0.64     0.86     0.33  

Net charge-offs (recoveries) as a % of average loans (c)

   0.23  (1.01)     0.79     (0.04)     (0.16)  

Capital Adequacy:

         

CET 1 risk-based capital ratio

   15.54  15.36     15.28     15.01     15.42  

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

   16.87  16.69     16.57     16.29     16.76  

Total risk-based capital ratio

   17.77  17.64     17.44     17.33     17.78  

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

   10.56  10.47     10.35     10.37     10.39  

Other financial data:

         

Net interest margin (a)

   3.10  3.12     3.12     3.13     3.29  

Effective income tax rate

   27.52  27.50     25.19     27.49     26.52  

Efficiency ratio (b)

   57.39  59.96     58.66     55.07     55.24  

Selected average balances:

         

Securities

  $223,414    237,087     246,130     251,393     259,376  

Loans, net of unearned income

   434,934    429,528     426,192     416,210     402,482  

Total assets

   828,106    821,382     815,616     806,764     791,889  

Total deposits

   727,989    726,354     720,854     714,960     699,453  

Long-term debt

   7,217    7,217     7,217     7,217     7,217  

Total stockholders’ equity

   84,124    80,965     80,764     78,387     78,791  

Selected period end balances:

         

Securities

  $217,002    234,109     241,687     250,142     252,906  

Loans, net of unearned income

   430,694    431,763     426,410     422,572     408,495  

Allowance for loan losses

   4,528    4,774     4,289     5,127     4,886  

Total assets

   846,056    833,328     817,189     817,994     806,233  

Total deposits

   747,539    737,361     723,627     724,311     715,994  

Long-term debt

   7,217    7,217     7,217     7,217     7,217  

Total stockholders’ equity

   84,808    82,887     79,949     79,599     77,053  

 

 

(a) Tax-equivalent. See “Table 1 - Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

(b) Efficiency ratio is the result of noninterest expense divided by the sum of noninterest income and tax-equivalent net interest income.

(c) Net charge-offs (recoveries) are annualized.

Table 3 - SelectedFinancial Data

           Six Months Ended June 30,      
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)    2016            2015       

 

Results of Operations

     

Net interest income (a)

 $  12,033     11,984

Less: tax-equivalent adjustment

    644     673

Net interest income (GAAP)

   11,389     11,311

Noninterest income

    1,827     2,488

Total revenue

   13,216     13,799

Provision for loan losses

   (600)     —    

Noninterest expense

   8,130     8,343

Income tax expense

    1,564     1,444

Net earnings

 $  4,122     4,012

 

Per share data:

     

Basic and diluted net earnings

 $  1.13     1.10

Cash dividends declared

   0.45     0.44

Weighted average shares outstanding:

     

Basic and diluted

   3,643,493     3,643,389

Shares outstanding, at period end

   3,643,503     3,643,428

Book value

 $  23.28     21.15

Common stock price

     

High

 $  30.49     25.75

Low

   24.56     23.15

Period end

   28.49     25.73

To earnings ratio

   13.07x   12.08

To book value

   122%  122

Performance ratios:

     

Return on average equity

   9.99%  10.31

Return on average assets

   1.00%  1.01

Dividend payout ratio

   39.82%  40.00

Asset Quality:

     

Allowance for loan losses as a % of:

     

Loans

   1.05%  1.20

Nonperforming loans

   271%  360

Nonperforming assets as a % of:

     

Loans and other real estate owned

   0.46%  0.45

Total assets

   0.23%  0.23

Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans

   0.39%  0.33

Annualized net recoveries as a % of average loans

   (0.39)%  (0.02)

Capital Adequacy:

     

CET 1 risk-based capital ratio

   15.54%  15.42

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio

   16.87%  16.76

Total risk-based capital ratio

   17.77%  17.78

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

   10.56%  10.39

Other financial data:

     

Net interest margin (a)

   3.11%  3.22

Effective income tax rate

   27.51%  26.47

Efficiency ratio (b)

   58.66%  57.65

Selected average balances:

     

Securities

 $  230,251     261,809

Loans, net of unearned income

   432,231     401,327

Total assets

   823,054     796,947

Total deposits

   727,171     702,582

Long-term debt

   7,217     9,372

Total stockholders’ equity

   82,545     77,858

Selected period end balances:

     

Securities

 $  217,002     252,906

Loans, net of unearned income

   430,694     408,495

Allowance for loan losses

   4,528     4,886

Total assets

   846,056     806,233

Total deposits

   747,539     715,994

Long-term debt

   7,217     7,217

Total stockholders’ equity

    84,808     77,053

(a) Tax-equivalent. See “Table 1 - Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

(b) Efficiency ratio is the result of noninterest expense divided by the sum of noninterest income and tax-equivalent net interest income.

Table 4 - Average Balances and Net Interest Income Analysis

 

  Quarter ended March 31,  Quarter ended June 30, 
2016   2015  

 

     2016

      2015 
      Interest           Interest        

 

    Interest

         Interest   
  Average   Income/   Yield/   Average   Income/   Yield/      Average     

 

    Income/

   Yield/ Average     Income/   Yield/ 
(Dollars in thousands)  Balance   Expense   Rate   Balance   Expense   Rate  Balance 

 

    Expense

   Rate Balance     Expense   Rate 

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

Interest-earning assets:

  

                  

Loans and loans held for sale (1)

  $430,545    $5,096     4.76%    $403,109    $5,006     5.04%    

$

 436,462      $5,172   4.77%    $ 405,093      $5,217   5.17%  

Securities - taxable

   170,125     898     2.12%     196,234     1,040     2.15%     155,835    775   2.00%     191,181    949   1.99%  

Securities - tax-exempt (2)

   66,963     947     5.69%     68,034     986     5.88%     67,580    945   5.62%     68,195    992   5.83%  

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total securities

   237,088     1,845     3.13%     264,268     2,026     3.11%     223,415    1,720   3.10%     259,376    1,941   3.00%  

Federal funds sold

   58,415     71     0.49%     74,514     35     0.19%     56,989    72   0.51%     47,215    28   0.24%  

Interest bearing bank deposits

   49,983     55     0.44%     13,408     4     0.12%     64,062    84   0.53%     35,370    23   0.26%  

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

   776,031    $7,067     3.66%     755,299    $7,071     3.80%     780,928      $7,048   3.63%     747,054      $7,209   3.87%  

Cash and due from banks

   13,120         13,800         12,614        13,083     

Other assets

   32,231         32,963         34,564        31,752     

  

 

       

 

        

 

      

 

   

Total assets

  $821,382        $802,062        $   828,106       $ 791,889     

  

 

       

 

        

 

      

 

   

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                      

Deposits:

                      

NOW

  $122,151    $95     0.31%    $114,675    $86     0.30%    $ 125,512      $97   0.31%    $ 114,803      $88   0.31%  

Savings and money market

   229,865     219     0.38%     211,797     226     0.43%     225,678    212   0.38%     202,309    183   0.36%  

Certificates of deposits less than $100,000

   84,006     200     0.96%     95,460     254     1.08%     81,582    201   0.99%     92,423    238   1.03%  

Certificates of deposits and other time deposits of $100,000 or more

   133,420     467     1.41%     147,750     536     1.47%     131,252    457   1.40%     142,526    511   1.44%  

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

   569,442     981     0.69%     569,682     1,102     0.78%     564,024    967   0.69%     552,061    1,020   0.74%  

Short-term borrowings

   3,155     4     0.51%     4,661     6     0.52%     2,517    3   0.48%     3,678    4   0.44%  

Long-term debt

   7,217     63     3.51%     11,550     105     3.69%     7,217    64   3.57%     7,217    59   3.28%  

  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

   579,814    $1,048     0.73%     585,893    $1,213     0.84%     573,758      $1,034   0.72%     562,956      $1,083   0.77%  

Noninterest-bearing deposits

   156,912         136,064         163,965        147,392     

Other liabilities

   3,691         3,190         6,259        2,750     

Stockholders’ equity

   80,965         76,915         84,124        78,791     

  

 

       

 

        

 

      

 

   

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $821,382        $802,062        $ 828,106       $   791,889     

  

 

       

 

        

 

      

 

   

Net interest income and margin

  

  $6,019     3.12%      $5,858     3.15%  

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net interest income and margin (tax-equivalent)

      $        6,014       3.10%        $        6,126       3.29%  

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

(1) Average loan balances are shown net of unearned income and loans on nonaccrual status have been included in the computation of average balances.

(1) Average loan balances are shown net of unearned income and loans on nonaccrual status have been included in the computation of average balances.

(2) Yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an income tax rate of 34%.

Table 45 - Average Balances and Net Interest Income Analysis

      Six Months Ended June 30, 
           2016           2015 
             Interest                Interest    
          Average          Income/    Yield/      Average      Income/    Yield/ 
(Dollars in thousands)     Balance      Expense    Rate      Balance      Expense    Rate 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest-earning assets:

          

Loans and loans held for sale (1)

  

$

  433,504      $10,268    4.76%    $  404,106      $10,223    5.10%  

Securities - taxable

    162,980     1,673    2.06%      193,694     1,989    2.07%  

Securities - tax-exempt (2)

    67,271     1,892    5.66%      68,115     1,978    5.86%  

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total securities

    230,251     3,565    3.11%      261,809     3,967    3.06%  

Federal funds sold

    57,702     143    0.50%      60,789     62    0.21%  

Interest bearing bank deposits

    57,023     139    0.49%      24,449     28    0.23%  

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-earning assets

    778,480      $14,115    3.65%      751,153      $14,280    3.83%  

Cash and due from banks

    12,867         13,439     

Other assets

    31,707         32,355     

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

Total assets

  $    823,054       $    796,947     

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

Interest-bearing liabilities:

          

Deposits:

          

NOW

  $  123,831      $191    0.31%    $  114,739      $174    0.31%  

Savings and money market

    227,772     431    0.38%      207,027     409    0.40%  

Certificates of deposits less than $100,000

    82,794     401    0.97%      93,933     492    1.06%  

Certificates of deposits and other time deposits of $100,000 or more

    132,336     925    1.41%      145,124     1,047    1.45%  

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing deposits

    566,733     1,948    0.69%      560,823     2,122    0.76%  

Short-term borrowings

    2,836     7    0.50%      4,167     10    0.48%  

Long-term debt

    7,217     127    3.54%      9,372     164    3.53%  

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest-bearing liabilities

    576,786      $2,082    0.73%      574,362      $2,296    0.81%  

Noninterest-bearing deposits

    160,438         141,759     

Other liabilities

    3,285         2,968     

Stockholders’ equity

    82,545         77,858     

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $  823,054       $  796,947     

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

Net interest income and margin (tax-equivalent)

      $        12,033        3.11%        $        11,984        3.22%  

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

(1)Average loan balances are shown net of unearned income and loans on nonaccrual status have been included in the computation of average balances.
(2)Yields on tax-exempt securities have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis using an income tax rate of 34%.

Table 6 - Loan Portfolio Composition

 

  2016 2015   2016   2015 
  First Fourth Third Second First  

 

Second

   First   Fourth   Third   Second 
(In thousands)      Quarter         Quarter         Quarter         Quarter         Quarter      

 

Quarter

   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter 

 

 

Commercial and industrial

  $50,192   52,479   47,925   57,310   52,536    

$

 50,190      50,192      52,479      47,925      57,310   

Construction and land development

   45,953   43,694   41,592   38,854   37,925     49,346      45,953      43,694      41,592      38,854   

Commercial real estate

   209,320   203,853   201,449   184,124   182,871     208,825      209,320      203,853      201,449      184,124   

Residential real estate

   117,046   116,673   117,863   115,039   111,265     113,763      117,046      116,673      117,863      115,039   

Consumer installment

   9,769   10,220   14,362   13,632   12,478     9,125      9,769      10,220      14,362      13,632   

 

 

Total loans

   432,280   426,919   423,191   408,959   397,075     431,249      432,280      426,919      423,191      408,959   

Less: unearned income

   (517 (509 (619 (464 (462)    (555)     (517)     (509)     (619)     (464)  

 

 

Loans, net of unearned income

   431,763   426,410   422,572   408,495   396,613     430,694      431,763      426,410      422,572      408,495   

Less: allowance for loan losses

   (4,774 (4,289 (5,127 (4,886 (4,722)    (4,528)     (4,774)     (4,289)     (5,127)     (4,886)  

 

 

Loans, net

  $426,989   422,121   417,445   403,609   391,891    $       426,166          426,989          422,121          417,445          403,609   

 

 

Table 57 - Allowance for Loan Losses and Nonperforming Assets

 

  2016 2015  2016 2015 
  First Fourth Third Second First  

 

Second

 First Fourth   Third     Second 
(Dollars in thousands)      Quarter         Quarter         Quarter         Quarter         Quarter      

 

Quarter

 Quarter Quarter   Quarter     Quarter 

 

 

Allowance for loan losses:

               

Balance at beginning of period

  $4,289   5,127   4,886   4,722   4,836   $ 4,774    4,289     5,127      4,886      4,722   

Charge-offs:

               

Commercial and industrial

   —       (42  —        —       (58)    (83)    —        (42)     —         —      

Commercial real estate

   —       (866  —        —        —       (194)    —        (866)     —         —      

Residential real estate

   (118 (3 (26  —       (60)    (37)   (118)    (3)     (26)     —      

Consumer installment

   (26 (14 (23 (5 (17)    (2)   (26)    (14)     (23)     (5)  

 

 

Total charge-offs

   (144 (925 (49 (5 (135)    (316)   (144)    (925)     (49)     (5)  

Recoveries

   1,229   87   90   169   21     70    1,229     87      90      169   

 

 

Net recoveries (charge-offs)

   1,085   (838 41   164   (114)  

Net (charge-offs) recoveries

  (246)   1,085     (838)     41      164   

Provision for loan losses

   (600  —       200    —        —        —       (600)     —         200      —      

 

 

Ending balance

  $4,774   4,289   5,127   4,886   4,722    

$

 4,528    4,774     4,289      5,127      4,886   

 

 

as a % of loans

   1.11 %  1.01   1.21   1.20   1.19     1.05  1.11     1.01      1.21      1.20   

as a % of nonperforming loans

   246 %  158   140   360   377     271  246     158      140      360   

Net (recoveries) charge-offs as % of avg. loans (a)

   (1.01)%  0.79   (0.04 (0.16 0.11   

Net charge-offs (recoveries) as % of avg. loans (a)

  0.23  (1.01)    0.79      (0.04)     (0.16)  

 

 

Nonperforming assets:

               

Nonaccrual loans

  $1,938   2,714   3,650   1,359   1,251    

$

 1,669    1,938     2,714      3,650      1,359   

Other real estate owned

   397   252   278   499   499     300    397     252      278      499   

 

 

Total nonperforming assets

  $2,335   2,966   3,928   1,858   1,750    

$

         1,969          2,335             2,966              3,928              1,858   

 

 

as a % of loans and other real estate owned

   0.54 %  0.70   0.93   0.45   0.44     0.46  0.54     0.70      0.93      0.45   

as a % of total assets

   0.28 %  0.36   0.48   0.23   0.22     0.23  0.28     0.36      0.48      0.23   

Nonperforming loans as a % of total loans

   0.45 %  0.64   0.86   0.33   0.32     0.39  0.45     0.64      0.86      0.33   

Accruing loans 90 days or more past due

  $—        —       112   442      

$

  —        —         —         112      442   

 

 

(a) Net charge-offs (recoveries) charge-offs are annualized.

Table 68 - Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses

 

  2016   2015  2016 2015 
  First Quarter   Fourth Quarter   Third Quarter   Second Quarter   First Quarter  Second Quarter First Quarter Fourth Quarter Third Quarter Second Quarter 
(Dollars in thousands)  Amount   %*   Amount   %*   Amount   %*   Amount   %*   Amount   %*     Amount   %*  Amount   %*  Amount   %*  Amount   %*  Amount   %* 

 

 

Commercial and industrial

  $517     11.6    $523     12.3    $504     11.3    $681     14.0    $644     13.2     $ 506     11.6    $ 517     11.6    $ 523     12.3    $ 504     11.3    $ 681     14.0   

Construction and land development

   695     10.6     669     10.2     627     9.8     640     9.6     830     9.6      744     11.4     695     10.6     669     10.2     627     9.8     640     9.5   

Commercial real estate

   2,403     48.4     1,879     47.8     2,679     47.6     2,146     45.0     1,888     46.1      2,092     48.5     2,403     48.4     1,879     47.8     2,679     47.6     2,146     45.1   

Residential real estate

   1,026     27.1     1,059     27.3     1,103     27.9     1,180     28.1     1,153     28.0      1,061     26.4     1,026     27.1     1,059     27.3     1,103     27.9     1,180     28.1   

Consumer installment

   133     2.3     159     2.4     214     3.4     239     3.3     207     3.1      125     2.1     133     2.3     159     2.4     214     3.4     239     3.3   

 

 

Total allowance for loan losses

  $    4,774      $    4,289      $    5,127      $    4,886      $    4,722     $     4,528     $     4,774     $     4,289     $     5,127     $     4,886    

 

 

* Loan balance in each category expressed as a percentage of total loans.

*Loan balance in each category expressed as a percentage of total loans.

Table 79 - CDs and Other Time Deposits of $100,000 or More

 

(Dollars in thousands)  March 31,June 30, 2016 

 

 

Maturity of:

  

3 months or less

  $9,175            13,182   

Over 3 months through 6 months

   13,46222,381   

Over 6 months through 12 months

   35,46023,446   

Over 12 months

   74,39871,549   

 

 

Total CDs and other time deposits of $100,000 or more

  $132,495130,558   

 

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information called for by ITEM 3 is set forth in ITEM 2 under the caption “MARKET AND LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT” and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURESANDPROCEDURES

The Company, with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation and as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure in its reports that the Company files or submits to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the normal course of its business, the Company and the Bank are, from time to time, involved in legal proceedings. The Company’s and Bank’s management believe there are no pending or threatened legal, governmental, or regulatory proceedings that, upon resolution, are expected to have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s or the Bank’s financial condition or results of operations. See also, Part I, Item 3 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

ITEM  1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “RISK FACTORS” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our annual report on Form 10-K are not the only the risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and/or operating results in the future.

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

Not applicable.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

Number

                                           Description
3.1  Certificate of Incorporation of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. and all amendments thereto.*
3.2  Amended and Restated Bylaws of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc., adopted as of November 13, 2007.** **
31.1  Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by E.L. Spencer, Jr., President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.
31.2  Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by David A. Hedges, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
32.1  Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by E.L. Spencer, Jr., President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.***
32.2  Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by David A. Hedges, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.***
101.INS  XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

*Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 10-Q dated September 30, 2002.

 

**Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 10-K dated March 31, 2008.

 

***The certifications attached as exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 to this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are “furnished” to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed “filed” by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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.

 

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC.
 

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC.

(Registrant)

Date:            April 29, 2016                    

 By:

/s/ E. L. Spencer, Jr.

E. L. Spencer, Jr.

President, Chief Executive Officer and

Chairman of the Board

Date:            AprilJuly 29, 2016                             By:          /s/ E. L. Spencer, Jr.                         By:

/s/ David A. Hedges

 E. L. Spencer, Jr. 

David A. Hedges

 President, Chief Executive Officer and 
 

Chairman of the Board

Date:            July 29, 2016                            By:          /s/ David A. Hedges                        
David A. Hedges
EVP, Chief Financial Officer