UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC  20549

FORM 10-Q

þ[ 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, 2015

OR
o[   ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                to                 

Commission File Number 000-16435


Vermont03-0284070
(State of Incorporation)(IRS Employer Identification Number)
4811 US Route 5, Derby, Vermont05829
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(zip code)
Registrant's Telephone Number:  (802) 334-7915

Registrant's Telephone Number: (802) 334-7915
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 for such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ( X )  No o(  )

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  YES þ( X ) NO o(  )

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.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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At MayAugust 6, 2015, there were 4,949,3964,964,500 shares outstanding of the Corporation's common stock.
 


 
 
 
 
 
FORM 10-Q
FORM 10-Q
Index  
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PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION 
   
Item 1Financial Statements3  
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44Item 4Controls and Procedures50  
   
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION 
   
Item 1Legal Proceedings50  
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45Item 6Exhibits51  
 Signatures
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The following are the unaudited consolidated financial statements for Community Bancorp. and Subsidiary, "the Company".
 March 31,  December 31,  March 31, 
Consolidated Balance Sheets 2015  2014  2014 
  (Unaudited)     (Unaudited) 
Assets         
  Cash and due from banks $10,291,010  $11,935,993  $12,611,269 
  Federal funds sold and overnight deposits  7,041,426   13,026,181   6,515,899 
     Total cash and cash equivalents  17,332,436   24,962,174   19,127,168 
  Securities held-to-maturity (fair value $43,182,000 at 03/31/15, $42,234,000 at 12/31/14 and $39,297,000 at 03/31/14)
  42,831,982   41,810,945   38,919,299 
  Securities available-for-sale  31,806,566   32,946,894   31,187,390 
  Restricted equity securities, at cost  3,332,450   3,332,450   3,632,850 
  Loans held-for-sale  1,325,657   26,250   505,600 
  Loans  452,573,594   447,804,955   452,230,767 
    Allowance for loan losses  (5,003,049)  (4,905,874)  (4,837,578)
    Deferred net loan costs  303,949   303,394   290,265 
        Net loans  447,874,494   443,202,475   447,683,454 
  Bank premises and equipment, net  11,859,401   11,488,948   11,599,575 
  Accrued interest receivable  2,058,762   1,698,448   1,998,301 
  Bank owned life insurance (BOLI)  4,440,083   4,413,574   4,330,567 
  Core deposit intangible  749,906   818,081   1,022,606 
  Goodwill  11,574,269   11,574,269   11,574,269 
  Other real estate owned (OREO)  1,238,320   1,238,320   865,820 
  Other assets  9,164,138   9,198,216   10,680,849 
        Total assets $585,588,464  $586,711,044  $583,127,748 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity            
 Liabilities            
  Deposits:            
    Demand, non-interest bearing $82,409,999  $88,758,469  $80,608,105 
    Interest-bearing transaction accounts  113,984,797   125,388,872   112,378,796 
    Money market funds  89,983,921   88,820,124   84,177,510 
    Savings  80,299,343   77,029,722   74,187,411 
    Time deposits, $100,000 and over  44,144,762   45,284,645   57,849,279 
    Other time deposits  66,296,447   67,737,631   73,406,469 
        Total deposits  477,119,269   493,019,463   482,607,570 
  Federal funds purchased and other borrowed funds  15,000,000   0   12,000,000 
  Repurchase agreements  28,229,636   28,542,961   25,885,704 
  Capital lease obligations  619,858   639,544   694,315 
  Junior subordinated debentures  12,887,000   12,887,000   12,887,000 
  Accrued interest and other liabilities  2,065,288   2,626,874   2,429,965 
        Total liabilities  535,921,051   537,715,842   536,504,554 
 Shareholders' Equity            
             
  Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 25 shares issued and outstanding ($100,000 liquidation value)
  2,500,000   2,500,000   2,500,000 
  Common stock - $2.50 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized at 03/31/15 and 12/31/14 and 10,000,000 shares authorized at 03/31/14 and 5,159,512, 5,142,475 and 5,091,506 shares issued at 03/31/15, 12/31/14 and 03/31/14, respectively
  12,898,780   12,856,188   12,728,765 
  Additional paid-in capital  29,554,651   29,359,300   28,754,257 
  Retained earnings  7,210,220   6,909,934   5,269,524 
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  126,539   (7,443)  (6,575)
  Less: treasury stock, at cost; 210,101 shares at 03/31/15,     ��      
    12/31/14 and 03/31/14  (2,622,777)  (2,622,777)  (2,622,777)
        Total shareholders' equity  49,667,413   48,995,202   46,623,194 
        Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $585,588,464  $586,711,044  $583,127,748 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
 
 
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 Three Months Ended March 31, 
Consolidated Statements of Income 2015  2014 
(Unaudited)      
Interest income      
   Interest and fees on loans $5,464,261  $5,270,776 
   Interest on debt securities        
     Taxable  105,039   66,344 
     Tax-exempt  271,126   256,628 
   Dividends  23,883   23,284 
   Interest on federal funds sold and overnight deposits  2,491   1,244 
        Total interest income  5,866,800   5,618,276 
         
Interest expense        
   Interest on deposits  592,457   657,255 
   Interest on federal funds purchased and other borrowed funds  14,741   18,686 
   Interest on repurchase agreements  19,638   16,598 
   Interest on junior subordinated debentures  100,678   100,751 
        Total interest expense  727,514   793,290 
         
     Net interest income  5,139,286   4,824,986 
 Provision for loan losses  150,000   135,000 
     Net interest income after provision for loan losses  4,989,286   4,689,986 
         
Non-interest income        
   Service fees  631,437   646,813 
   Income from sold loans  200,675   249,130 
   Other income from loans  134,200   144,400 
   Other income  246,475   273,158 
        Total non-interest income  1,212,787   1,313,501 
         
Non-interest expense        
   Salaries and wages  1,655,152   1,650,000 
   Employee benefits  664,153   631,197 
   Occupancy expenses, net  690,303   684,198 
   Other expenses  1,787,981   1,746,801 
        Total non-interest expense  4,797,589   4,712,196 
         
    Income before income taxes  1,404,484   1,291,291 
 Income tax expense  294,643   219,726 
        Net income $1,109,841  $1,071,565 
         
 Earnings per common share $0.22  $0.22 
 Weighted average number of common shares        
  used in computing earnings per share  4,938,500   4,872,589 
 Dividends declared per common share $0.16  $0.16 
 Book value per common share outstanding at March 31, $9.53  $9.04 
Community Bancorp. and Subsidiary June 30,  December 31,  June 30, 
Consolidated Balance Sheets 2015  2014  2014 
  (Unaudited)     (Unaudited) 
Assets         
  Cash and due from banks $11,233,651  $11,935,993  $16,321,342 
  Federal funds sold and overnight deposits  8,220,300   13,026,181   21,474 
     Total cash and cash equivalents  19,453,951   24,962,174   16,342,816 
  Securities held-to-maturity (fair value $26,055,000 at 06/30/15,            
   $42,234,000 at 12/31/14 and $23,373,000 at 06/30/14)  25,738,769   41,810,945   22,966,558 
  Securities available-for-sale  31,204,034   32,946,894   31,198,958 
  Restricted equity securities, at cost  3,332,450   3,332,450   3,332,450 
  Loans held-for-sale  360,225   26,250   670,255 
  Loans  459,482,050   447,804,955   450,593,304 
    Allowance for loan losses  (5,095,212)  (4,905,874)  (4,876,816)
    Deferred net loan costs  307,235   303,394   288,237 
        Net loans  454,694,073   443,202,475   446,004,725 
  Bank premises and equipment, net  11,702,753   11,488,948   11,516,750 
  Accrued interest receivable  1,577,886   1,698,448   1,444,775 
  Bank owned life insurance (BOLI)  4,466,781   4,413,574   4,358,117 
  Core deposit intangible  681,731   818,081   954,431 
  Goodwill  11,574,269   11,574,269   11,574,269 
  Other real estate owned (OREO)  1,122,500   1,238,320   916,820 
  Other assets  10,589,228   9,198,216   10,960,831 
        Total assets $576,498,650  $586,711,044  $562,241,755 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity            
 Liabilities            
  Deposits:            
    Demand, non-interest bearing $84,396,417  $88,758,469  $81,327,974 
    Interest-bearing transaction accounts  111,758,309   125,388,872   104,820,943 
    Money market funds  71,676,688   88,820,124   67,525,017 
    Savings  81,578,169   77,029,722   75,556,376 
    Time deposits, $100,000 and over  43,309,486   45,284,645   54,293,241 
    Other time deposits  62,348,260   67,737,631   71,541,368 
        Total deposits  455,067,329   493,019,463   455,064,919 
  Federal funds purchased and other borrowed funds  30,000,000   0   19,915,000 
  Repurchase agreements  24,403,315   28,542,961   23,583,153 
  Capital lease obligations  599,772   639,544   677,251 
  Junior subordinated debentures  12,887,000   12,887,000   12,887,000 
  Accrued interest and other liabilities  3,500,041   2,626,874   2,723,488 
        Total liabilities  526,457,457   537,715,842   514,850,811 
 Shareholders' Equity            
  Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 25 shares issued            
    and outstanding ($100,000 liquidation value)  2,500,000   2,500,000   2,500,000 
  Common stock - $2.50 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized            
   5,176,128 shares issued at 06/30/15, 5,142,475 shares issued            
   at 12/31/14 and 5,110,096 shares issued at 06/30/14  12,940,320   12,856,188   12,775,241 
  Additional paid-in capital  29,748,084   29,359,300   28,975,974 
  Retained earnings  7,475,708   6,909,934   5,752,161 
  Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income  (142)  (7,443)  10,345 
  Less: treasury stock, at cost; 210,101 shares at 06/30/15,            
    12/31/14 and 06/30/14  (2,622,777)  (2,622,777)  (2,622,777)
        Total shareholders' equity  50,041,193   48,995,202   47,390,944 
        Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $576,498,650  $586,711,044  $562,241,755 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
 
 
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income      
(Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2015  2014 
       
Net income $1,109,841  $1,071,565 
         
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:        
         
  Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities arising during the period
  203,004   61,956 
  Tax effect  (69,022)  (21,065)
  Other comprehensive income, net of tax  133,982   40,891 
          Total comprehensive income $1,243,823  $1,112,456 

Community Bancorp. and Subsidiary Three Months Ended June 30, 
Consolidated Statements of Income 2015  2014 
(Unaudited)      
Interest income      
   Interest and fees on loans $5,346,764  $5,373,903 
   Interest on debt securities        
     Taxable  102,608   73,040 
     Tax-exempt  276,254   241,342 
   Dividends  23,788   23,026 
   Interest on federal funds sold and overnight deposits  1,770   2,836 
        Total interest income  5,751,184   5,714,147 
         
Interest expense        
   Interest on deposits  529,181   642,719 
   Interest on federal funds purchased and other borrowed funds  23,535   20,450 
   Interest on repurchase agreements  17,933   14,385 
   Interest on junior subordinated debentures  101,655   100,442 
        Total interest expense  672,304   777,996 
         
     Net interest income  5,078,880   4,936,151 
 Provision for loan losses  150,000   135,000 
     Net interest income after provision for loan losses  4,928,880   4,801,151 
         
Non-interest income        
   Service fees  642,981   658,972 
   Income from sold loans  247,565   260,330 
   Other income from loans  186,433   122,066 
   Net realized gain on sale of securities available-for-sale  2,723   21,828 
   Other income  224,779   274,026 
        Total non-interest income  1,304,481   1,337,222 
         
Non-interest expense        
   Salaries and wages  1,683,200   1,650,000 
   Employee benefits  672,527   573,501 
   Occupancy expenses, net  609,365   623,843 
   Other expenses  1,814,748   1,530,104 
        Total non-interest expense  4,779,840   4,377,448 
         
    Income before income taxes  1,453,521   1,760,925 
 Income tax expense  375,817   476,539 
        Net income $1,077,704  $1,284,386 
         
 Earnings per common share $0.21  $0.26 
 Weighted average number of common shares        
  used in computing earnings per share  4,954,879   4,889,257 
 Dividends declared per common share $0.16  $0.16 
 Book value per common share outstanding at June 30, $9.57  $9.16 


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

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Community Bancorp. and Subsidiary Six Months Ended June 30, 
Consolidated Statements of Income 2015  2014 
(Unaudited)      
Interest income      
   Interest and fees on loans $10,811,025  $10,644,679 
   Interest on debt securities        
     Taxable  207,647   139,384 
     Tax-exempt  547,380   497,970 
   Dividends  47,671   46,310 
   Interest on federal funds sold and overnight deposits  4,260   4,080 
        Total interest income  11,617,983   11,332,423 
         
Interest expense        
   Interest on deposits  1,121,638   1,299,974 
   Interest on federal funds purchased and other borrowed funds  38,276   39,136 
   Interest on repurchase agreements  37,570   30,983 
   Interest on junior subordinated debentures  202,333   201,193 
        Total interest expense  1,399,817   1,571,286 
         
     Net interest income  10,218,166   9,761,137 
 Provision for loan losses  300,000   270,000 
     Net interest income after provision for loan losses  9,918,166   9,491,137 
         
Non-interest income        
   Service fees  1,274,418   1,305,785 
   Income from sold loans  448,240   509,460 
   Other income from loans  320,632   266,466 
   Net realized gain on sale of securities available-for-sale  2,723   21,828 
   Other income  471,253   547,184 
        Total non-interest income  2,517,266   2,650,723 
         
Non-interest expense        
   Salaries and wages  3,338,352   3,300,000 
   Employee benefits  1,336,680   1,204,698 
   Occupancy expenses, net  1,299,667   1,308,041 
   Other expenses  3,501,869   3,165,947 
        Total non-interest expense  9,476,568   8,978,686 
         
    Income before income taxes  2,958,864   3,163,174 
 Income tax expense  771,320   807,223 
        Net income $2,187,544  $2,355,951 
         
 Earnings per common share $0.43  $0.47 
 Weighted average number of common shares        
  used in computing earnings per share  4,946,734   4,880,969 
 Dividends declared per common share $0.32  $0.32 
 Book value per common share outstanding at June 30, $9.57  $9.16 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows      
(Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2015  2014 
       
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      
  Net income $1,109,841  $1,071,565 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by        
   operating activities:        
    Depreciation and amortization, bank premises and equipment  242,300   246,008 
    Provision for loan losses  150,000   135,000 
    Deferred income tax  (68,564)  (27,827)
    Gain on sale of loans  (73,031)  (127,454)
    (Gain) loss on sale of OREO  (51)  1,840 
    Gain on Trust LLC  (93,846)  (79,812)
    Amortization of bond premium, net  41,349   79,113 
    Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale  4,455,158   4,922,980 
    Originations of loans held for sale  (5,681,534)  (5,091,626)
    Increase in taxes payable  272,734   540,800 
    Increase in interest receivable  (360,314)  (219,996)
    Decrease in mortgage servicing rights  5,497   7,384 
    (Increase) decrease in other assets  (292,098)  149,217 
    Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI  (26,509)  (27,260)
    Amortization of core deposit intangible  68,175   68,175 
    Amortization of limited partnerships  141,333   147,780 
    (Increase) decrease in unamortized loan costs  (555)  10,164 
    (Decrease) increase in interest payable  (861)  1,186 
    Decrease in accrued expenses  (560,280)  (424,696)
    Increase in other liabilities  472   15,067 
       Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  (670,784)  1,397,608 
         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:        
  Investments - held-to-maturity        
    Maturities and pay downs  2,159,253   3,083,260 
    Purchases  (3,180,291)  (4,065,647)
  Investments - available-for-sale        
    Maturities, calls, pay downs and sales  1,301,984   6,000,000 
    Purchases  0   (2,015,945)
  Increase in loans, net  (4,915,561)  (12,490,049)
   Capital expenditures of bank premises and equipment  (612,753)  (122,115)
  Proceeds from sales of OREO  70,551   237,865 
  Recoveries of loans charged off  23,597   15,871 
       Net cash used in investing activities  (5,153,220)  (9,356,760)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
statements.
 
 
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  2015  2014 
       
      
  Net decrease in demand and interest-bearing transaction accounts  (17,752,545)  (15,747,305)
  Net increase in money market and savings accounts  4,433,418   6,498,097 
  Net (decrease) increase in time deposits  (2,581,067)  10,304,209 
  Net decrease in repurchase agreements  (313,325)  (3,758,911)
  Net increase in short-term borrowings  15,000,000   6,000,000 
  Proceeds from long-term borrowings  0   6,000,000 
  Decrease in capital lease obligations  (19,686)  (16,727)
  Dividends paid on preferred stock  (20,313)  (20,313)
  Dividends paid on common stock  (552,216)  (502,719)
       Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (1,805,734)  8,756,331 
         
       Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (7,629,738)  797,179 
  Cash and cash equivalents:        
          Beginning  24,962,174   18,329,989 
          Ending $17,332,436  $19,127,168 
         
Supplemental Schedule of Cash Paid During the Period:        
  Interest $728,375  $792,104 
         
  Income taxes (net of refunds) $50,000  $(330,069)
         
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:        
  Change in unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale $203,004  $61,956 
         
  Loans transferred to OREO $70,500  $0 
         
Common Share Dividends Paid:        
  Dividends declared $789,242  $778,872 
  Decrease (increase) in dividends payable attributable to dividends declared  917   (102,207)
  Dividends reinvested  (237,943)  (173,946)
  $552,216  $502,719 
Community Bancorp. and Subsidiary      
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income      
(Unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2015  2014 
       
Net income $1,077,704  $1,284,386 
         
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:        
  Unrealized holding (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities        
    arising during the period  (189,219)  47,464 
  Reclassification adjustment for gain realized in income  (2,723)  (21,828)
     Net change in unrealized (loss) gain  (191,942)  25,636 
  Tax effect  65,260   (8,716)
  Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax  (126,682)  16,920 
          Total comprehensive income $951,022  $1,301,306 
         
         
  Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2015   2014 
         
         
Net income $2,187,544  $2,355,951 
         
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:        
  Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities        
    arising during the period  13,785   109,420 
  Reclassification adjustment for gain realized in income  (2,723)  (21,828)
     Net change in unrealized gain  11,062   87,592 
  Tax effect  (3,761)  (29,781)
  Other comprehensive income, net of tax  7,301   57,811 
          Total comprehensive income $2,194,845  $2,413,762 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
statements.

 
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Community Bancorp. and Subsidiary      
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows      
(Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2015  2014 
       
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      
  Net income $2,187,544  $2,355,951 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by        
   operating activities:        
    Depreciation and amortization, bank premises and equipment  487,192   488,888 
    Provision for loan losses  300,000   270,000 
    Deferred income tax  (147,121)  (75,275)
    Gain on sale of securities available-for-sale  (2,723)  (21,828)
    Gain on sale of loans  (194,924)  (251,370)
    (Gain) loss on sale of OREO  (51)  1,840 
    Gain on Trust LLC  (175,191)  (163,260)
    Amortization of bond premium, net  95,186   283,156 
    Write down of OREO  45,320   0 
    Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale  11,515,834   10,147,291 
    Originations of loans held for sale  (11,654,885)  (10,356,676)
    (Decrease) increase in taxes payable  (1,225)  542,007 
    Decrease in interest receivable  120,562   333,530 
    Decrease in mortgage servicing rights  13,547   4,366 
    Increase in other assets  (391,951)  (154,554)
    Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI  (53,207)  (54,810)
    Amortization of core deposit intangible  136,350   136,350 
    Amortization of limited partnerships  282,666   295,560 
    (Increase) decrease in unamortized loan costs  (3,841)  12,192 
    Decrease in interest payable  (16,375)  (4,937)
    Decrease in accrued expenses  (69,111)  (59,879)
    Decrease in other liabilities  (17,813)  (7,032)
       Net cash provided by operating activities  2,455,783   3,721,510 
         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:        
  Investments - held-to-maturity        
    Maturities and pay downs  21,967,164   23,035,127 
    Purchases  (5,894,988)  (8,064,774)
  Investments - available-for-sale        
    Maturities, calls, pay downs and sales  9,659,289   16,527,429 
    Purchases  (7,997,830)  (12,711,520)
  Proceeds from redemption of restricted equity securities  0   300,400 
  Increase in limited partnership contributions payable  975,000   0 
  Increase in limited partnerships  (975,500)  0 
  Increase in loans, net  (11,925,533)  (11,019,180)
  Capital expenditures of bank premises and equipment  (700,995)  (282,170)
  Proceeds from sales of OREO  141,051   237,865 
  Recoveries of loans charged off  67,276   35,703 
       Net cash provided by investing activities  5,314,934   8,058,880 

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


  2015  2014 
       
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:      
  Net decrease in demand and interest-bearing transaction accounts  (17,992,615)  (22,585,289)
  Net decrease in money market and savings accounts  (12,594,989)  (8,785,431)
  Net (decrease) increase in time deposits  (7,364,530)  4,883,070 
  Net decrease in repurchase agreements  (4,139,646)  (6,061,462)
  Net increase in short-term borrowings  30,000,000   13,915,000 
  Proceeds from long-term borrowings  0   6,000,000 
  Decrease in capital lease obligations  (39,772)  (33,791)
  Dividends paid on preferred stock  (40,625)  (40,625)
  Dividends paid on common stock  (1,106,763)  (1,059,035)
       Net cash used in financing activities  (13,278,940)  (13,767,563)
         
       Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (5,508,223)  (1,987,173)
  Cash and cash equivalents:        
          Beginning  24,962,174   18,329,989 
          Ending $19,453,951  $16,342,816 
         
Supplemental Schedule of Cash Paid During the Period:        
  Interest $1,416,192  $1,576,223 
         
  Income taxes $637,000  $44,931 
         
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:        
  Change in unrealized gain on securities available-for-sale $11,062  $87,592 
         
  Loans transferred to OREO $70,500  $51,000 
         
Common Shares Dividends Paid:        
  Dividends declared $1,581,145  $1,560,309 
  Increase in dividends payable attributable to dividends declared  (1,466)  (59,135)
  Dividends reinvested  (472,916)  (442,139)
  $1,106,763  $1,059,035 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1.  Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

The interim consolidated financial statements of Community Bancorp. and Subsidiary are unaudited.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company contained herein have been made.  The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2014 contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The results of operations for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full annual period ending December 31, 2015, or for any other interim period.

Certain amounts in the 2014 unaudited consolidated income statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2015 presentation.  Reclassifications had no effect on prior period net income or shareholders’ equity.

Note 2.  Recent Accounting Developments

There are no recently issued accounting developments applicable to the Company as of this current report.

Note 3.  Earnings per Common Share

Earnings per common share amounts are computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock issued during the period (retroactively adjusted for stock splits and stock dividends), including Dividend Reinvestment Plan shares issuable upon reinvestment of dividends declared, and reduced for shares held in treasury.

The following tables illustrate the calculation of earnings per common share for the periods presented, as adjusted for the cash dividends declared on the preferred stock:

 Three Months Ended March 31,  Three Months Ended June 30, 
 2015  2014  2015  2014 
            
Net income, as reported $1,109,841  $1,071,565  $1,077,704  $1,284,386 
Less: dividends to preferred shareholders  20,313   20,313   20,312   20,312 
Net income available to common shareholders $1,089,528  $1,051,252  $1,057,392  $1,264,074 
Weighted average number of common shares                
used in calculating earnings per share  4,938,500   4,872,589   4,954,879   4,889,257 
Earnings per common share $0.22  $0.22  $0.21  $0.26 
        
 Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2015   2014 
        
Net income, as reported $2,187,544  $2,355,951 
Less: dividends to preferred shareholders  40,625   40,625 
Net income available to common shareholders $2,146,919  $2,315,326 
Weighted average number of common shares        
used in calculating earnings per share  4,946,734   4,880,969 
Earnings per common share $0.43  $0.47 
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Note 4.  Investment Securities

Securities available-for-sale (AFS) and held-to-maturity (HTM) as of the balance sheet dates consisted of the following:

     Gross  Gross    
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
Securities AFS Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
             
March 31, 2015            
U.S. Government sponsored enterprise (GSE) debt securities $18,904,234  $102,297  $2,553  $19,003,978 
U.S. Government securities  3,994,362   14,115   0   4,008,477 
Agency mortgage-backed securities (Agency MBS)  8,716,244   77,867   0   8,794,111 
  $31,614,840  $194,279  $2,553  $31,806,566 
                 
December 31, 2014                
U.S. GSE debt securities $19,929,061  $50,378  $72,289  $19,907,150 
U.S. Government securities  3,997,451   3,486   0   4,000,937 
Agency MBS  9,031,661   19,472   12,326   9,038,807 
  $32,958,173  $73,336  $84,615  $32,946,894 
                 
March 31, 2014                
U.S. GSE debt securities $25,648,701  $105,874  $124,214  $25,630,361 
U.S. Government securities  5,548,652   11,188   2,811   5,557,029 
  $31,197,353  $117,062  $127,025  $31,187,390 

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    Gross  Gross    
 Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
Securities AFS Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
            
June 30, 2015            
U.S. Government sponsored enterprise (GSE) debt securities $14,862,842  $59,687  $14,425  $14,908,104 
U.S. Government securities  2,991,281   11,688   0   3,002,969 
Agency mortgage-backed securities (Agency MBS)  11,614,125   356   54,708   11,559,773 
Other investments  1,736,000   904   3,716   1,733,188 
 $31,204,248  $72,635  $72,849  $31,204,034 
                
December 31, 2014                
U.S. GSE debt securities $19,929,061  $50,378  $72,289  $19,907,150 
U.S. Government securities  3,997,451   3,486   0   4,000,937 
Agency MBS  9,031,661   19,472   12,326   9,038,807 
 $32,958,173  $73,336  $84,615  $32,946,894 
                
June 30, 2014                
U.S. GSE debt securities $15,950,885  $80,833  $73,657  $15,958,061 
U.S. Government securities  5,518,770   14,716   480   5,533,006 
Agency MBS  9,713,629   3,847   9,585   9,707,891 
 $31,183,284  $99,396  $83,722  $31,198,958 
                
    Gross  Gross         Gross  Gross     
 Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
Securities HTM Cost  Gains  Losses  Value*  Cost  Gains  Losses  Value* 
                            
March 31, 2015            
June 30, 2015                
States and political subdivisions $42,831,982  $350,018  $0  $43,182,000  $25,738,769  $316,231  $0  $26,055,000 
                                
December 31, 2014                                
States and political subdivisions $41,810,945  $423,055  $0  $42,234,000  $41,810,945  $423,055  $0  $42,234,000 
                                
March 31, 2014                
June 30, 2014                
States and political subdivisions $38,919,299  $377,701  $0  $39,297,000  $22,966,558  $406,442  $0  $23,373,000 

*Method used to determine fair value of HTM securities rounds values to nearest thousand.

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The scheduled maturities of debt securities AFS were as follows:

 Amortized  Fair  Amortized  Fair 
 Cost  Value  Cost  Value 
March 31, 2015      
June 30, 2015      
Due in one year or less $4,016,828  $4,021,755  $5,115,547  $5,133,829 
Due from one to five years  18,881,768   18,990,700   14,474,576   14,510,432 
Agency MBS*  8,716,244   8,794,111 
Agency MBS  11,614,125   11,559,773 
 $31,614,840  $31,806,566  $31,204,248  $31,204,034 
                
December 31, 2014                
Due in one year or less $5,027,864  $5,034,248  $5,027,864  $5,034,248 
Due from one to five years  18,898,648   18,873,839   18,898,648   18,873,839 
Agency MBS*  9,031,661   9,038,807 
Agency MBS  9,031,661   9,038,807 
 $32,958,173  $32,946,894  $32,958,173  $32,946,894 
                
March 31, 2014        
June 30, 2014        
Due in one year or less $6,631,624  $6,657,510  $2,025,196  $2,030,578 
Due from one to five years  24,565,729   24,529,880   19,444,459   19,460,489 
Agency MBS  9,713,629   9,707,891 
 $31,197,353  $31,187,390  $31,183,284  $31,198,958 

*Because the actual maturities of Agency MBS usually differ from their contractual maturities due to the right of borrowers to prepay the underlying mortgage loans, usually without penalty, those securities are not presented in the table by contractual maturity date.

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The scheduled maturities of debt securities HTM were as follows:

 Amortized  Fair  Amortized  Fair 
 Cost  Value*  Cost  Value* 
March 31, 2015      
June 30, 2015      
Due in one year or less $29,485,512  $29,486,000  $12,851,025  $12,851,000 
Due from one to five years  4,419,264   4,506,000   4,101,928   4,181,000 
Due from five to ten years  2,246,370   2,334,000   2,166,612   2,246,000 
Due after ten years  6,680,836   6,856,000   6,619,204   6,777,000 
 $42,831,982  $43,182,000  $25,738,769  $26,055,000 
                
December 31, 2014                
Due in one year or less $28,158,718  $28,159,000  $28,158,718  $28,159,000 
Due from one to five years  4,637,913   4,744,000   4,637,913   4,744,000 
Due from five to ten years  2,305,353   2,411,000   2,305,353   2,411,000 
Due after ten years  6,708,961   6,920,000   6,708,961   6,920,000 
 $41,810,945  $42,234,000  $41,810,945  $42,234,000 
                
March 31, 2014        
June 30, 2014        
Due in one year or less $28,961,980  $28,962,000  $12,616,400  $12,616,000 
Due from one to five years  3,739,065   3,834,000   4,239,436   4,341,000 
Due from five to ten years  2,445,740   2,540,000   2,381,853   2,484,000 
Due after ten years  3,772,514   3,961,000   3,728,869   3,932,000 
 $38,919,299  $39,297,000  $22,966,558  $23,373,000 

*Method used to determine fair value of HTM securities rounds values to nearest thousand.

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There were no debt securities HTM in an unrealized loss position as of the balance sheet dates.  Debt securities AFS with unrealized losses as of the balance sheet dates are presented in the table below.

 Less than 12 months  12 months or more  Total  Less than 12 months  12 months or more  Total 
 Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized  Fair  Unrealized 
 Value  Loss  Value  Loss  Value  Loss  Value  Loss  Value  Loss  Value  Loss 
March 31, 2015                  
June 30, 2015                  
U.S. GSE debt securities $0  $0  $997,447  $2,553  $997,447  $2,553  $4,235,402  $9,709  $995,284  $4,716  $5,230,686  $14,425 
Agency MBS  10,702,696   54,708   0   0   10,702,696   54,708 
Other investments  1,236,283   3,716   0   0   1,236,283   3,716 
 $16,174,381  $68,133  $995,284  $4,716  $17,169,665  $72,849 
                                                
December 31, 2014                                                
U.S. GSE debt securities $6,023,946  $8,548  $5,186,258  $63,741  $11,210,204  $72,289  $6,023,946  $8,548  $5,186,258  $63,741  $11,210,204  $72,289 
Agency MBS  3,206,389   12,326   0   0   3,206,389   12,326   3,206,389   12,326   0   0   3,206,389   12,326 
 $9,230,335  $20,874  $5,186,258  $63,741  $14,416,593  $84,615  $9,230,335  $20,874  $5,186,258  $63,741  $14,416,593  $84,615 
                                                
March 31, 2014                        
June 30, 2014                        
U.S. GSE debt securities $8,003,111  $27,981  $5,160,370  $96,233  $13,163,481  $124,214  $0  $0  $5,176,343  $73,657  $5,176,343  $73,657 
U.S. Government securities  1,544,061   2,811   0   0   1,544,061   2,811   1,490,193   480   0   0   1,490,193   480 
Agency MBS  4,937,780   9,585   0   0   4,937,780   9,585 
 $9,547,172  $30,792  $5,160,370  $96,233  $14,707,542  $127,025  $6,427,973  $10,065  $5,176,343  $73,657  $11,604,316  $83,722 


Debt securities in the table above consisted of onefive U.S. GSE debt securitysecurities, eleven Agency MBS securities and five certificates of deposit carried under the heading of “Other investments” at March 31,June 30, 2015, ten U.S. GSE debt securities and four Agency MBS securities at December 31, 2014, and 13five U.S. GSE debt securities, and two U.S. Government securities and five Agency MBS securities at March 31,June 30, 2014.  The unrealized losses for all periods presented were principally attributable to changes in prevailing interest rates for similar types of securities and not deterioration in the creditworthiness of the issuer.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions, or adverse developments relating to the issuer, warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than the carrying value, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  In analyzing an issuer's financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies or other adverse developments in the status of the securities have occurred, and the results of reviews of the issuer's financial condition.  As of March 31,June 30, 2015, there were no declines in the fair value of any of the securities reflected in the table above that were deemed by management to be other than temporary.

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Note 5.  Loans, Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality

The composition of net loans as of the balance sheet dates was as follows:

 March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  June 30,  December 31,  June 30, 
 2015  2014  2014  2015  2014  2014 
                  
Commercial & industrial $67,447,337  $64,390,220  $60,728,808  $73,561,125  $64,390,220  $64,475,384 
Commercial real estate  171,453,104   166,611,830   167,369,628   172,565,221   166,611,830   164,302,843 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  161,594,311   163,966,124   171,561,880   162,109,916   163,966,124   169,367,709 
Residential real estate - Jr lien  44,678,956   44,801,483   44,528,723   43,816,552   44,801,483   44,564,026 
Consumer  7,399,886   8,035,298   8,041,728   7,429,236   8,035,298   7,883,342 
  452,573,594   447,804,955   452,230,767   459,482,050   447,804,955   450,593,304 
Deduct (add):                        
Allowance for loan losses  5,003,049   4,905,874   4,837,578   5,095,212   4,905,874   4,876,816 
Deferred net loan costs  (303,949)  (303,394)  (290,265)  (307,235)  (303,394)  (288,237)
  4,699,100   4,602,480   4,547,313   4,787,977   4,602,480   4,588,579 
Net Loans $447,874,494  $443,202,475  $447,683,454  $454,694,073  $443,202,475  $446,004,725 
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The following is an age analysis of past due loans (including non-accrual), by portfolio segment:

                   90 Days or                    90 Days or 
    90 Days  Total        Non-Accrual  More     90 Days  Total        Non-Accrual  More 
March 31, 2015 30-89 Days  or More  Past Due  Current  Total Loans  Loans  and Accruing 
June 30, 2015 30-89 Days  or More  Past Due  Current  Total Loans  Loans  and Accruing 
                                          
Commercial & industrial $368,737  $385,212  $753,949  $66,693,388  $67,447,337  $945,226  $0  $177,758  $174,184  $351,942  $73,209,183  $73,561,125  $767,235  $0 
Commercial real estate  840,817   5,313   846,130   170,606,974   171,453,104   2,174,472   5,313   740,547   239,619   980,166   171,585,055   172,565,221   1,909,917   5,313 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  4,663,341   681,381   5,344,722   156,249,589   161,594,311   1,420,371   316,165   2,222,425   828,694   3,051,119   159,058,797   162,109,916   1,927,300   528,211 
Residential real estate - Jr lien  420,073   13,375   433,448   44,245,508   44,678,956   382,451   13,375   346,444   82,021   428,465   43,388,087   43,816,552   311,571   82,021 
Consumer  72,479   7,580   80,059   7,319,827   7,399,886   0   7,580   38,159   8,987   47,146   7,382,090   7,429,236   0   8,987 
Total $6,365,447  $1,092,861  $7,458,308  $445,115,286  $452,573,594  $4,922,520  $342,433  $3,525,333  $1,333,505  $4,858,838  $454,623,212  $459,482,050  $4,916,023  $624,532 
                                                        
                         90 Days or                          90 Days or 
     90 Days  Total          Non-Accrual  More      90 Days  Total          Non-Accrual  More 
December 31, 2014 30-89 Days  or More  Past Due  Current  Total Loans  Loans  and Accruing  30-89 Days  or More  Past Due  Current  Total Loans  Loans  and Accruing 
                                                        
Commercial & industrial $439,151  $299,095  $738,246  $63,651,974  $64,390,220  $552,386  $23,579  $439,151  $299,095  $738,246  $63,651,974  $64,390,220  $552,386  $23,579 
Commercial real estate  988,924   5,313   994,237   165,617,593   166,611,830   1,934,096   5,313   988,924   5,313   994,237   165,617,593   166,611,830   1,934,096   5,313 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  4,446,138   1,484,334   5,930,472   158,035,652   163,966,124   1,263,046   980,138   4,446,138   1,484,334   5,930,472   158,035,652   163,966,124   1,263,046   980,138 
Residential real estate - Jr lien  637,917   179,920   817,837   43,983,646   44,801,483   404,061   115,852   637,917   179,920   817,837   43,983,646   44,801,483   404,061   115,852 
Consumer  56,392   0   56,392   7,978,906   8,035,298   0   0   56,392   0   56,392   7,978,906   8,035,298   0   0 
Total $6,568,522  $1,968,662  $8,537,184  $439,267,771  $447,804,955  $4,153,589  $1,124,882  $6,568,522  $1,968,662  $8,537,184  $439,267,771  $447,804,955  $4,153,589  $1,124,882 
                                                        
                         90 Days or                          90 Days or 
     90 Days  Total          Non-Accrual  More      90 Days  Total          Non-Accrual  More 
March 31, 2014 30-89 Days  or More  Past Due  Current  Total Loans  Loans  and Accruing 
June 30, 2014 30-89 Days  or More  Past Due  Current  Total Loans  Loans  and Accruing 
                                                        
Commercial & industrial $1,134,539  $289,474  $1,424,013  $59,304,795  $60,728,808  $477,572  $0  $373,363  $605,406  $978,769  $63,496,615  $64,475,384  $1,347,748  $102,961 
Commercial real estate  1,936,831   128,428   2,065,259   165,304,369   167,369,628   1,299,476   5,313   1,378,654   94,609   1,473,263   162,829,580   164,302,843   1,661,324   5,313 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  4,664,185   1,368,469   6,032,654   165,529,226   171,561,880   2,047,423   557,640   2,542,507   991,146   3,533,653   165,834,056   169,367,709   1,943,475   231,085 
Residential real estate - Jr lien  355,723   135,033   490,756   44,037,967   44,528,723   460,590   79,722   228,014   110,451   338,465   44,225,561   44,564,026   453,304   57,241 
Consumer  106,929   0   106,929   7,934,799   8,041,728   0   0   54,479   17,927   72,406   7,810,936   7,883,342   0   17,927 
Total $8,198,207  $1,921,404  $10,119,611  $442,111,156  $452,230,767  $4,285,061  $642,675  $4,577,017  $1,819,539  $6,396,556  $444,196,748  $450,593,304  $5,405,851  $414,527 

For all loan segments, loans over 30 days past due are considered delinquent.
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As of March 31,June 30, 2015, there were four residential mortgage loans in process of foreclosure totaling $416,901.$403,526.

Allowance for loan losses

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is probable. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.  No changes in the Company’s policies or methodology pertaining to the allowance for loan losses were made during the first three months of 2015.

Unsecured loans, primarily consumer loans, are charged off when they become uncollectible and no later than 120 days past due.  Unsecured loans to customers who subsequently file bankruptcy are charged off within 30 days of receipt of the notification of filing or by the end of the month in which the loans become 120 days past due, whichever occurs first.  For secured loans, both residential and commercial, the potential loss on impaired loans is carried as a loan loss reserve specific allocation; the loss portion is charged off when collection of the full loan appears unlikely.  The unsecured portion of a real estate loan is that portion of the loan exceeding the "fair value" of the collateral less the estimated cost to sell. Value of the collateral is determined in accordance with the Company’s appraisal policy.  The unsecured portion of an impaired real estate secured loan is charged off by the end of the month in which the loan becomes 180 days past due.

As described below, the allowance consists of general, specific and unallocated components.  However, the entire allowance is available to absorb losses in the loan portfolio, regardless of specific, general and unallocated components considered in determining the amount of the allowance.
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General component

The general component of the allowance for loan losses is based on historical loss experience, adjusted for qualitative factors and stratified by the following loan segments: commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, residential real estate first (“1st”) lien, residential real estate junior (“Jr”) lien and consumer loans. The Company does not disaggregate its portfolio segments further into classes.  Loss ratios are calculated by loan segment for one year, two year, three year, four year and five year look back periods.  The highest loss ratio among these look-back periods is then applied against the respective segment.  Management uses an average of historical losses based on a time frame appropriate to capture relevant loss data for each loan segment. This historical loss factor is adjusted for the following qualitative factors: levels of and trends in delinquencies and non-performing loans, levels of and trends in loan risk groups, trends in volumes and terms of loans, effects of any changes in loan related policies, experience, ability and the depth of management, documentation and credit data exception levels, national and local economic trends, external factors such as competition and regulation and lastly, concentrations of credit risk in a variety of areas, including portfolio product mix, the level of loans to individual borrowers and their related interests, loans to industry segments, and the geographic distribution of commercial real estate loans. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to revision as more information becomes available.

The reserve methodology was modified during the quarter ended June 30, 2015 to eliminate using the higher of the 1999-2001 losses as compared to current losses, by eliminating the use of the 1999-2001 period.  The 1999-2001 information has become dated and the Bank’s credit portfolio management has evolved during that time.  The revised methodology now considers the highest annual loss rates for the most recent one to five year look back periods for each segment of the portfolio. This change resulted in a reduction to required reserves of $529,234.  Adjustments were made to the commercial & industrial and commercial real estate qualitative factors to adjust for the impact of the change in methodology, principally in the area of loan growth, loan policy, and delinquency factors.  The commercial & industrial and commercial real estate factors were each increased a total of 10 basis points, amounting to increases of $171,000 and $70,000 respectively.

The qualitative factors are determined based on the various risk characteristics of each loan segment. The Company has policies, procedures and internal controls that management believes are commensurate with the risk profile of each of these segments.  Major risk characteristics relevant to each portfolio segment are as follows:

Commercial & Industrial – Loans in this segment include commercial and industrial loans and to a lesser extent loans to finance agricultural production. Commercial loans are made to businesses and are generally secured by assets of the business, including trade assets and equipment. While not the primary collateral, in many cases these loans may also be secured by the real estate of the business. Repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business. A weakened economy, soft consumer spending, unfavorable foreign trade conditions and the rising cost of labor or raw materials are examples of issues that can impact the credit quality in this segment.

Commercial Real Estate – Loans in this segment are principally made to businesses and are generally secured by either owner-occupied, or non-owner occupied commercial real estate. A relatively small portion of this segment includes farm loans secured by farm land and buildings.  As with commercial and industrial loans, repayment of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans is expected from the cash flows of the business and the segment would be impacted by the same risk factors as commercial and industrial loans. The non-owner occupied commercial real estate portion includes both residential and commercial construction loans, vacant land and real estate development loans, multi-family dwelling loans and commercial rental property loans. Repayment of construction loans is expected from permanent financing takeout; the Company generally requires a commitment or eligibility for the take-out financing prior to construction loan origination. Real estate development loans are generally repaid from the sale of the subject real property as the project progresses. Construction and development lending entail additional risks, including the project exceeding budget, not being constructed according to plans, not receiving permits, or the pre-leasing or occupancy rate not meeting expectations. Repayment of multi-family loans and commercial rental property loans is expected from the cash flow generated by rental payments received from the individuals or businesses occupying the real estate. Commercial real estate loans are impacted by factors such as competitive market forces, vacancy rates, cap rates, net operating incomes, lease renewals and overall economic demand. In addition, loans in the recreational and tourism sector can be affected by weather conditions, such as unseasonably low winter snowfalls. Commercial real estate lending also carries a higher degree of environmental risk than other real estate lending.

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Residential Real Estate - 1st Lien – All loans in this segment are collateralized by first mortgages on 1 – 4 family owner-occupied residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, has an impact on the credit quality of this segment.

Residential Real Estate – Jr Lien – All loans in this segment are collateralized by junior lien mortgages on 1 – 4 family residential real estate and repayment is primarily dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, has an impact on the credit quality of this segment.

Consumer – Loans in this segment are made to individuals for consumer and household purposes.  This segment includes both loans secured by automobiles and other consumer goods, as well as loans that are unsecured.  This segment also includes overdrafts, which are extensions of credit made to both individuals and businesses to cover temporary shortages in their deposit accounts and are generally unsecured.  The Company maintains policies restricting the size and term of these extensions of credit.  The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates, has an impact on the credit quality of this segment.
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Specific component

The specific component of the allowance for loan losses relates to loans that are impaired.  Impaired loans are loan(s) to a borrower that in the aggregate are greater than $100,000 and that are in non-accrual status or are troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”) regardless of amount.  A specific allowance is established for an impaired loan when its estimated impaired basis is less than the carrying value of the loan.  For all loan segments, except consumer loans, a loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, in management’s estimation it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant or temporary payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management evaluates the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length and frequency of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis, by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Impaired loans also include troubled loans that are restructured. A TDR occurs when the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that would otherwise not be granted. TDRs may include the transfer of assets to the Company in partial satisfaction of a troubled loan, a modification of a loan’s terms, or a combination of the two.

Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer loans for impairment evaluation, unless such loans are subject to a restructuring agreement.
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Unallocated component

An unallocated component of the allowance for loan losses is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component reflects management’s estimate of the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating specific and general losses in the portfolio.  While unallocated reserves have increased, they are considered by management to be appropriate in light of the Company’s continued growth strategy and shift in the portfolio from residential loans to commercial and commercial real estate loans and the risk associated with the relatively new, unseasoned loans in those portfolios.

The following summarizestables summarize changes in the allowance for loan losses and select loan information, by portfolio segment:
As of orsegment, for the three months ended March 31, 2015periods indicated:

        Residential  Residential          
  Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate          
  & Industrial  Real Estate  1st Lien  Jr Lien  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
Allowance for loan losses 
Beginning balance $646,719  $2,311,936  $1,270,766  $321,099  $118,819  $236,535  $4,905,874 
  Charge-offs  (35,059)  0   (15,874)  (20,199)  (5,290)  0   (76,422)
  Recoveries  5,607   0   6,042   60   11,888   0   23,597 
  Provision (credit)  133,224   13,175   61,083   20,447   (39,333)  (38,596)  150,000 
Ending balance $750,491  $2,325,111  $1,322,017  $321,407  $86,084  $197,939  $5,003,049 
                             
Allowance for loan losses 
Evaluated for impairment                            
  Individually $70,200  $0  $59,100  $10,900  $0  $0  $140,200 
  Collectively  680,291   2,325,111   1,262,917   310,507   86,084   197,939   4,862,849 
     Total $750,491  $2,325,111  $1,322,017  $321,407  $86,084  $197,939  $5,003,049 
  
Loans evaluated for impairment 
  Individually $702,732  $2,107,787  $820,565  $308,036  $0      $3,939,120 
  Collectively  66,744,605   169,345,317   160,773,746   44,370,920   7,399,886       448,634,474 
     Total $67,447,337  $171,453,104  $161,594,311  $44,678,956  $7,399,886      $452,573,594 
As of or for the three months ended June 30, 2015 
        Residential  Residential          
  Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate          
  & Industrial  Real Estate  1st Lien  Jr Lien  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
Allowance for loan losses 
Beginning balance $750,491  $2,325,111  $1,322,017  $321,407  $86,084  $197,939  $5,003,049 
  Charge-offs  0   0   (78,700)  0   (22,816)  0   (101,516)
  Recoveries  37,306   0   0   60   6,313   0   43,679 
  Provision (credit)  93,297   (340,552)  115,187   30,658   (5,768)  257,178   150,000 
Ending balance $881,094  $1,984,559  $1,358,504  $352,125  $63,813  $455,117  $5,095,212 
As of or for the year ended December 31, 2014
  Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate          
  & Industrial  Real Estate  1st Lien  Jr Lien  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
Allowance for loan losses 
Beginning balance $516,382  $2,143,398  $1,452,184  $366,471  $105,279  $271,201  $4,854,915 
  Charge-offs  (153,329)  (167,841)  (58,904)  (51,389)  (112,376)  0   (543,839)
  Recoveries  6,249   0   14,543   240   33,766   0   54,798 
  Provision (credit)  277,417   336,379   (137,057)  5,777   92,150   (34,666)  540,000 
Ending balance $646,719  $2,311,936  $1,270,766  $321,099  $118,819  $236,535  $4,905,874 
                             
Allowance for loan losses 
Evaluated for impairment                            
  Individually $0  $34,400  $43,400  $0  $0  $0  $77,800 
  Collectively  646,719   2,277,536   1,227,366   321,099   118,819   236,535   4,828,074 
     Total $646,719  $2,311,936  $1,270,766  $321,099  $118,819  $236,535  $4,905,874 
  
Loans evaluated for impairment 
  Individually $390,605  $1,930,993  $721,241  $328,889  $0      $3,371,728 
  Collectively  63,999,615   164,680,837   163,244,883   44,472,594   8,035,298       444,433,227 
     Total $64,390,220  $166,611,830  $163,966,124  $44,801,483  $8,035,298      $447,804,955 

 
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As of or for the six months ended June 30, 2015 
        Residential  Residential          
  Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate          
  & Industrial  Real Estate  1st Lien  Jr Lien  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
Allowance for loan losses 
Beginning balance $646,719  $2,311,936  $1,270,766  $321,099  $118,819  $236,535  $4,905,874 
  Charge-offs  (35,059)  0   (94,575)  (20,199)  (28,105)  0   (177,938)
  Recoveries  42,913   0   6,042   120   18,201   0   67,276 
  Provision (credit)  226,521   (327,377)  176,271   51,105   (45,102)  218,582   300,000 
Ending balance $881,094  $1,984,559  $1,358,504  $352,125  $63,813  $455,117  $5,095,212 
                             
Allowance for loan losses 
Evaluated for impairment                            
  Individually $70,000  $0  $71,800  $47,500  $0  $0  $189,300 
  Collectively  811,094   1,984,559   1,286,704   304,625   63,813   455,117   4,905,912 
     Total $881,094  $1,984,559  $1,358,504  $352,125  $63,813  $455,117  $5,095,212 
  
Loans evaluated for impairment 
  Individually $594,176  $1,845,751  $1,345,820  $238,623  $0      $4,024,370 
  Collectively  72,966,949   170,719,470   160,764,096   43,577,929   7,429,236       455,457,680 
     Total $73,561,125  $172,565,221  $162,109,916  $43,816,552  $7,429,236      $459,482,050 


As of or for the year ended December 31, 2014 
        Residential  Residential          
  Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate          
  & Industrial  Real Estate  1st Lien  Jr Lien  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
Allowance for loan losses 
Beginning balance $516,382  $2,143,398  $1,452,184  $366,471  $105,279  $271,201  $4,854,915 
  Charge-offs  (153,329)  (167,841)  (58,904)  (51,389)  (112,376)  0   (543,839)
  Recoveries  6,249   0   14,543   240   33,766   0   54,798 
  Provision (credit)  277,417   336,379   (137,057)  5,777   92,150   (34,666)  540,000 
Ending balance $646,719  $2,311,936  $1,270,766  $321,099  $118,819  $236,535  $4,905,874 
                             
Allowance for loan losses 
Evaluated for impairment                            
  Individually $0  $34,400  $43,400  $0  $0  $0  $77,800 
  Collectively  646,719   2,277,536   1,227,366   321,099   118,819   236,535   4,828,074 
     Total $646,719  $2,311,936  $1,270,766  $321,099  $118,819  $236,535  $4,905,874 
  
Loans evaluated for impairment 
  Individually $390,605  $1,930,993  $721,241  $328,889  $0      $3,371,728 
  Collectively  63,999,615   164,680,837   163,244,883   44,472,594   8,035,298       444,433,227 
     Total $64,390,220  $166,611,830  $163,966,124  $44,801,483  $8,035,298      $447,804,955 


As of or for the three months ended June 30, 2014 
        Residential  Residential          
  Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate          
  & Industrial  Real Estate  1st Lien  Jr Lien  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
Allowance for loan losses 
Beginning balance $556,223  $2,172,678  $1,396,934  $348,738  $100,386  $262,619  $4,837,578 
  Charge-offs  (70,534)  (30,819)  0   0   (14,241)  0   (115,594)
  Recoveries  2,124   0   1,725   60   15,923   0   19,832 
  Provision (credit)  199,603   13,879   (61,648)  (54,184)  (17,953)  55,303   135,000 
Ending balance $687,416  $2,155,738  $1,337,011  $294,614  $84,115  $317,922  $4,876,816 
 
As of or for the three months ended March 31, 2014
        Residential  Residential          
  Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate          
  & Industrial  Real Estate  
1st Lien
  Jr Lien  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
Allowance for loan losses 
Beginning balance $516,382  $2,143,398  $1,452,184  $366,471  $105,279  $271,201  $4,854,915 
  Charge-offs  (16,680)  (100,000)  0   0   (51,528)  0   (168,208)
  Recoveries  112   0   9,373   60   6,326   0   15,871 
  Provision (credit)  56,409   129,280   (64,623)  (17,793)  40,309   (8,582)  135,000 
Ending balance $556,223  $2,172,678  $1,396,934  $348,738  $100,386  $262,619  $4,837,578 
                             
Allowance for loan losses 
Evaluated for impairment                            
  Individually $24,000  $29,000  $92,700  $52,500  $0  $0  $198,200 
  Collectively  532,223   2,143,678   1,304,234   296,238   100,386   262,619   4,639,378 
     Total $556,223  $2,172,678  $1,396,934  $348,738  $100,386  $262,619  $4,837,578 
  
Loans evaluated for impairment 
  Individually $348,376  $1,269,644  $1,499,533  $349,152  $0      $3,466,705 
  Collectively  60,380,432   166,099,984   170,062,347   44,179,571   8,041,728       448,764,062 
     Total $60,728,808  $167,369,628  $171,561,880  $44,528,723  $8,041,728      $452,230,767 
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As of or for the six months ended June 30, 2014 
        Residential  Residential          
  Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate          
  & Industrial  Real Estate  1st Lien  Jr Lien  Consumer  Unallocated  Total 
Allowance for loan losses 
Beginning balance $516,382  $2,143,398  $1,452,184  $366,471  $105,279  $271,201  $4,854,915 
  Charge-offs  (87,214)  (130,819)  0   0   (65,769)  0   (283,802)
  Recoveries  2,236   0   11,098   120   22,249   0   35,703 
  Provision (credit)  256,012   143,159   (126,271)  (71,977)  22,356   46,721   270,000 
Ending balance $687,416  $2,155,738  $1,337,011  $294,614  $84,115  $317,922  $4,876,816 
                             
Allowance for loan losses 
Evaluated for impairment                            
  Individually $99,300  $18,900  $100,600  $13,100  $0  $0  $231,900 
  Collectively  588,116   2,136,838   1,236,411   281,514   84,115   317,922   4,644,916 
     Total $687,416  $2,155,738  $1,337,011  $294,614  $84,115  $317,922  $4,876,816 
  
Loans evaluated for impairment 
  Individually $1,233,885  $1,558,186  $1,374,851  $370,775  $0      $4,537,697 
  Collectively  63,241,499   162,744,657   167,992,858   44,193,251   7,883,342       446,055,607 
     Total $64,475,384  $164,302,843  $169,367,709  $44,564,026  $7,883,342      $450,593,304 

Impaired loans, by portfolio segment, were as follows:

 As of March 31, 2015     As of June 30, 2015       
    Unpaid     Average     Unpaid     Average  Average 
 Recorded  Principal  Related  Recorded  Recorded  Principal  Related  Recorded  Recorded 
 Investment  Balance  Allowance  Investment(1)  Investment  Balance  Allowance  Investment(1)  Investment(2) 
                           
With no related allowance recorded                           
Commercial & industrial $607,877  $657,443  $0  $499,241  $502,237  $560,173  $0  $555,057  $300,144 
Commercial real estate  2,107,787   2,296,957   0   1,917,135   1,845,751   1,856,008   0   1,976,769   1,136,004 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  464,680   531,386   0   535,407   1,095,830   1,470,050   0   780,255   433,329 
Residential real estate - Jr lien  240,930   284,202   0   284,910   0   0   0   120,465   113,964 
 $3,421,274  $3,769,988  $0  $3,236,693  $3,443,818  $3,886,231  $0  $3,432,546  $1,983,441 
                                    
With an allowance recorded                                    
Commercial & industrial $94,855  $94,855  $70,200  $47,428  $91,940  $94,826  $70,000  $93,398  $37,359 
Commercial real estate  0   0   0   102,256   0   0   0   0   40,902 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  355,885   383,523   59,100   235,497   249,989   284,200   71,800   302,937   144,196 
Residential real estate - Jr lien  67,106   76,631   10,900   33,553   238,623   284,202   47,500   152,865   61,146 
 $517,846  $555,009  $140,200  $418,734  $580,552  $663,228  $189,300  $549,200  $283,603 
                                    
Total $3,939,120  $4,324,997  $140,200  $3,655,427  $4,024,370  $4,549,459  $189,300  $3,981,746  $2,267,044 
 
(1) For the three months ended June 30, 2015(1) For the three months ended June 30, 2015 
(2) For the six months ended June 30, 2015(2) For the six months ended June 30, 2015 

(1) For the three months ended March 31, 2015
 
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  As of December 31, 2014  2014 
     Unpaid     Average 
  Recorded  Principal  Related  Recorded 
  Investment  Balance  Allowance  Investment 
             
With no related allowance recorded            
   Commercial & industrial $390,605  $424,598  $0  $507,232 
   Commercial real estate  1,726,482   1,689,772   0   1,294,710 
   Residential real estate - 1st lien  606,133   875,841   0   971,542 
   Residential real estate - Jr lien  328,889   390,260   0   238,826 
  $3,052,109  $3,380,471  $0  $3,012,310 
                 
With an allowance recorded                
   Commercial & industrial $0  $0  $0  $158,690 
   Commercial real estate  204,511   220,981   34,400   280,104 
   Residential real estate - 1st lien  115,108   144,708   43,400   294,807 
   Residential real estate - Jr lien  0   0   0   149,772 
  $319,619  $365,689  $77,800  $883,373 
                 
     Total $3,371,728  $3,746,160  $77,800  $3,895,683 
 
 As of March 31, 2014     As of December 31, 2014  2014 
    Unpaid     Average     Unpaid     Average 
 Recorded  Principal  Related  Recorded  Recorded  Principal  Related  Recorded 
 Investment  Balance  Allowance  Investment(1)  Investment  Balance  Allowance  Investment 
                        
With no related allowance recorded                        
Commercial & industrial $285,339  $339,849  $0  $299,925  $390,605  $424,598  $0  $507,232 
Commercial real estate  1,159,450   1,249,304   0   1,052,148   1,726,482   1,689,772   0   1,294,710 
Residential real estate - 1st lien
  1,252,528   1,509,290   0   1,303,480 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  606,133   875,841   0   971,542 
Residential real estate - Jr lien  96,266   110,220   0   130,202   328,889   390,260   0   238,826 
 $3,052,109  $3,380,471  $0  $3,012,310 
 $2,793,583  $3,208,663  $0  $2,785,755                 
With an allowance recorded                                
Commercial & industrial $63,037  $63,037  $24,000  $61,112  $0  $0  $0  $158,690 
Commercial real estate  110,194   188,009   29,000   275,913   204,511   220,981   34,400   280,104 
Residential real estate - 1st lien
  247,005   275,938   92,700   340,683 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  115,108   144,708   43,400   294,807 
Residential real estate - Jr lien  252,886   283,853   52,500   324,000   0   0   0   149,772 
 $673,122  $810,837  $198,200  $1,001,708  $319,619  $365,689  $77,800  $883,373 
                                
Total $3,466,705  $4,019,500  $198,200  $3,787,463  $3,371,728  $3,746,160  $77,800  $3,895,683 

(1) For the three months ended March 31, 2014
  As of June 30, 2014       
     Unpaid     Average  Average 
  Recorded  Principal  Related  Recorded  Recorded 
  Investment  Balance  Allowance  Investment(1)  Investment(2) 
                
With no related allowance recorded 
   Commercial & industrial $819,016  $884,377  $0  $552,178  $472,955 
   Commercial real estate  1,337,570   1,431,199   0   1,248,510   1,147,288 
   Residential real estate - 1st lien  832,008   905,092   0   1,042,268   1,146,323 
   Residential real estate - Jr lien  269,912   316,506   0   183,089   176,772 
  $3,258,506  $3,537,174  $0  $3,026,045  $2,943,338 
With an allowance recorded                    
   Commercial & industrial  414,869   415,759   99,300   238,953   179,031 
   Commercial real estate  220,616   231,221   18,900   165,405   257,481 
   Residential real estate - 1st lien  542,843   579,363   100,600   394,924   408,070 
   Residential real estate - Jr lien  100,863   109,217   13,100   176,875   249,621 
  $1,279,191  $1,335,560  $231,900  $976,157  $1,094,203 
                     
     Total $4,537,697  $4,872,734  $231,900  $4,002,202  $4,037,541 
                     
(1) For the three months ended June 30, 2014                 
(2) For the six months ended June 30, 2014                 
 
Interest income recognized on impaired loans was immaterial for all periods presented.

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For all loan segments, the accrual of interest is discontinued when a loan is specifically determined to be impaired or when the loan is delinquent 90 days and management believes, after considering collection efforts and other factors, that the borrower's financial condition is such that collection of interest is considered by management to be doubtful.  Any unpaid interest previously accrued on those loans is reversed from income.  Interest income is generally not recognized on specific impaired loans unless the likelihood of further loss is considered by management to be remote.  Interest payments received on impaired loans are generally applied as a reduction of the loan principal balance.  Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are considered by management to be reasonably assured.
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As of the balance sheet dates, the Company was not contractually committed to lend additional funds to debtors with impaired, non-accrual or restructured loans.
 
Credit Quality Grouping
 
In developing the allowance for loan losses, management uses credit quality grouping to help evaluate trends in credit quality. The Company groups credit risk into Groups A, B and C. The manner the Company utilizes to assign risk grouping is driven by loan purpose. Commercial purpose loans are individually risk graded while the retail portion of the portfolio is generally grouped by delinquency pool.
 
Group A loans - Acceptable Risk – are loans that are expected to perform as agreed under their respective terms.  Such loans carry a normal level of risk that does not require management attention beyond that warranted by the loan or loan relationship characteristics, such as loan size or relationship size. Group A loans include commercial purpose loans that are individually risk rated and retail loans that are rated by pool. Group A retail loans include both performing consumer and residential real estate loans. Residential real estate loans are loans to individuals secured by 1-4 family homes, including first mortgages, home equity and home improvement loans. Loan balances fully secured by deposit accounts or that are fully guaranteed by the Federal Government are considered acceptable risk.
 
Group B loans – Management Involved - are loans that require greater attention than the acceptable loans in Group A. Characteristics of such loans may include, but are not limited to, borrowers that are experiencing negative operating trends such as reduced sales or margins, borrowers that have exposure to adverse market conditions such as increased competition or regulatory burden, or borrowers that have had unexpected or adverse changes in management. These loans have a greater likelihood of migrating to an unacceptable risk level if these characteristics are left unchecked. Group B is limited to commercial purpose loans that are individually risk rated.
 
Group C loans – Unacceptable Risk – are loans that have distinct shortcomings that require a greater degree of management attention.  Examples of these shortcomings include a borrower's inadequate capacity to service debt, poor operating performance, or insolvency.  These loans are more likely to result in repayment through collateral liquidation. Group C loans range from those that are likely to sustain some loss if the shortcomings are not corrected, to those for which loss is imminent and non-accrual treatment is warranted. Group C loans include individually rated commercial purpose loans, and retail loans adversely rated in accordance with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s Uniform Retail Credit Classification Policy. Group C retail loans include 1-4 family residential real estate loans and home equity loans past due 90 days or more with loan-to-value ratios greater than 60%, home equity loans 90 days or more past due where the bank does not hold first mortgage, irrespective of loan-to-value, loans in bankruptcy where repayment is likely but not yet established, and lastly consumer loans that are 90 days or more past due.
 
Commercial purpose loan ratings are assigned by the commercial account officer; for larger and more complex commercial loans, the credit rating is a collaborative assignment by the lender and the credit analyst. The credit risk rating is based on the borrower's expected performance, i.e., the likelihood that the borrower will be able to service its obligations in accordance with the loan terms. Credit risk ratings are meant to measure risk versus simply record history.  Assessment of expected future payment performance requires consideration of numerous factors.  While past performance is part of the overall evaluation, expected performance is based on an analysis of the borrower's financial strength, and historical and projected factors such as size and financing alternatives, capacity and cash flow, balance sheet and income statement trends, the quality and timeliness of financial reporting, and the quality of the borrower’s management.  Other factors influencing the credit risk rating to a lesser degree include collateral coverage and control, guarantor strength and commitment, documentation, structure and covenants and industry conditions.  There are uncertainties inherent in this process.
 
Credit risk ratings are dynamic and require updating whenever relevant information is received.  The risk ratings of larger or more complex loans, and Group B and C rated loans, are assessed at the time of their respective annual reviews, during quarterly updates, in action plans or at any other time that relevant information warrants update. Lenders are required to make immediate disclosure to the Chief Credit Officer of any known increase in loan risk, even if considered temporary in nature.

 
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The risk ratings within the loan portfolio, by segment, as of the balance sheet dates were as follows:

March 31, 2015 
As of June 30, 2015As of June 30, 2015 
       Residential  Residential              Residential  Residential       
 Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate        Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate       
 & Industrial  Real Estate  1st Lien  Jr Lien  Consumer  Total  & Industrial  Real Estate  1st Lien  Jr Lien  Consumer  Total 
                                    
Group A $63,693,155  $160,845,487  $158,579,882  $43,991,054  $7,392,306  $434,501,884  $70,152,385  $162,191,020  $158,224,270  $43,196,452  $7,420,249  $441,184,376 
Group B  2,900,660   4,873,360   233,858   269,395   0   8,277,273   2,451,677   4,819,930   231,391   228,892   0   7,731,890 
Group C  853,522   5,734,257   2,780,571   418,507   7,580   9,794,437   957,063   5,554,271   3,654,255   391,208   8,987   10,565,784 
Total $67,447,337  $171,453,104  $161,594,311  $44,678,956  $7,399,886  $452,573,594  $73,561,125  $172,565,221  $162,109,916  $43,816,552  $7,429,236  $459,482,050 

December 31, 2014 
As of December 31, 2014As of December 31, 2014 
       Residential  Residential              Residential  Residential       
 Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate        Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate       
 & Industrial  Real Estate  1st Lien  Jr Lien  Consumer  Total  & Industrial  Real Estate  1st Lien  Jr Lien  Consumer  Total 
                                    
Group A $61,201,586  $157,767,641  $160,912,689  $44,018,956  $8,035,298  $431,936,170  $61,201,586  $157,767,641  $160,912,689  $44,018,956  $8,035,298  $431,936,170 
Group B  2,316,908   3,280,904   228,148   251,822   0   6,077,782   2,316,908   3,280,904   228,148   251,822   0   6,077,782 
Group C  871,726   5,563,285   2,825,287   530,705   0   9,791,003   871,726   5,563,285   2,825,287   530,705   0   9,791,003 
Total $64,390,220  $166,611,830  $163,966,124  $44,801,483  $8,035,298  $447,804,955  $64,390,220  $166,611,830  $163,966,124  $44,801,483  $8,035,298  $447,804,955 
March 31, 2014 
As of June 30, 2014As of June 30, 2014 
       Residential  Residential              Residential  Residential       
 Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate        Commercial  Commercial  Real Estate  Real Estate       
 & Industrial  Real Estate  
1st Lien
  Jr Lien  Consumer  Total  & Industrial  Real Estate  1st Lien  Jr Lien  Consumer  Total 
                                    
Group A $56,637,600  $157,395,642  $168,645,904  $43,890,056  $8,041,728  $434,610,930  $60,373,539  $155,124,213  $166,345,054  $43,883,107  $7,865,415  $433,591,328 
Group B  2,759,619   4,697,830   214,558   148,881   0   7,820,888   2,730,275   3,586,566   598,381   147,531   0   7,062,753 
Group C  1,331,589   5,276,156   2,701,418   489,786   0   9,798,949   1,371,570   5,592,064   2,424,274   533,388   17,927   9,939,223 
Total $60,728,808  $167,369,628  $171,561,880  $44,528,723  $8,041,728  $452,230,767  $64,475,384  $164,302,843  $169,367,709  $44,564,026  $7,883,342  $450,593,304 
 
Modifications of Loans and TDRs

A loan is classified as a TDR if, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, the Company grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider.

The Company is deemed to have granted such a concession if it has modified a troubled loan in any of the following ways:

Reduced accrued interest;
Reduced the original contractual interest rate to a rate that is below the current market rate for the borrower;
Converted a variable-rate loan to a fixed-rate loan;
Extended the term of the loan beyond an insignificant delay;
Deferred or forgiven principal in an amount greater than three months of payments; or
Performed a refinancing and deferred or forgiven principal on the original loan.

An insignificant delay or insignificant shortfall in the amount of payments typically would not require the loan to be accounted for as a TDR.  However, pursuant to regulatory guidance, any payment delay longer than three months is generally not considered insignificant. Management’s assessment of whether a concession has been granted also takes into account payments expected to be received from third parties, including third-party guarantors, provided that the third party has the ability to perform on the guarantee.

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The Company’s TDRs are principally a result of extending loan repayment terms to relieve cash flow difficulties. The Company has only, on a limited basis, reduced interest rates for borrowers below the current market rate for the borrower.  The Company has not forgiven principal or reduced accrued interest within the terms of original restructurings, nor has it converted variable rate terms to fixed rate terms.  However, the Company evaluates each TDR situation on its own merits and does not foreclose the granting of any particular type of concession.

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TDRs, by portfolio segment, for the periods presented were as follows:

  Three months ended June 30, 2015  Six months ended June 30, 2015 
     Pre-  Post-     Pre-  Post- 
     Modification  Modification     Modification  Modification 
     Outstanding  Outstanding     Outstanding  Outstanding 
  Number of  Recorded  Recorded  Number of  Recorded  Recorded 
  Contracts  Investment  Investment  Contracts  Investment  Investment 
                   
Commercial & industrial  3  $198,999  $198,829   3  $198,999  $198,829 
Residential real estate                        
 - 1st lien  3   618,317   660,196   8   962,646   1,021,102 
 - Jr lien  0   0   0   2   117,745   121,672 
          Total  6  $817,316  $859,025   13  $1,279,390  $1,341,603 


  Year ended December 31, 2014 
     Pre-  Post- 
     Modification  Modification 
     Outstanding  Outstanding 
  Number of  Recorded  Recorded 
  Contracts  Investment  Investment 
          
Commercial real estate  1  $301,823  $301,823 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  11   1,294,709   1,332,336 
          Total  12  $1,596,532  $1,634,159 


 Three months ended June 30, 2014Six months ended June 30, 2014
  Pre-Post- Pre-Post-
  ModificationModification ModificationModification
  OutstandingOutstanding OutstandingOutstanding
 Number ofRecordedRecordedNumber ofRecordedRecorded
 ContractsInvestmentInvestmentContractsInvestmentInvestment
       
Residential real estate      
 - 1st lien3$218,330$237,0906$480,899$510,737
 
  Three months ended March 31, 2015 
     Pre-  Post- 
     Modification  Modification 
     Outstanding  Outstanding 
  Number of  Recorded  Recorded 
  Contracts  Investment  Investment 
          
Residential real estate - 1st lien  5  $344,329  $360,905 
Residential real estate - Jr lien  2   117,745   121,673 
          Total  7  $462,074  $482,578 
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  Year ended December 31, 2014 
     Pre-  Post- 
     Modification  Modification 
     Outstanding  Outstanding 
  Number of  Recorded  Recorded 
  Contracts  Investment  Investment 
          
Commercial real estate  1  $301,823  $301,823 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  11   1,294,709   1,332,336 
          Total  12  $1,596,532  $1,634,159 

  Three months ended March 31, 2014 
  
Number
of Contracts
  
Pre-
Modification Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
  
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
          
Residential real estate - 1st lien  3  $262,569  $273,647 
The TDR’s for which there was a payment default during the twelve month periods presented were as follows:

Twelve months ended March 31, 2015    
  Number of  Recorded 
  Contracts  Investment 
       
Residential real estate - 1st lien  4  $306,874 
Year ended December 31, 2014 
  Number of  Recorded 
  Contracts  Investment 
       
Residential real estate - 1st lien  2  $137,830 
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Twelve months ended March 31, 2014
  Number of  Recorded 
  Contracts  Investment 
       
Residential real estate - 1st lien
  5  $446,668 
Twelve months ended June 30, 2015      
  Number of  Recorded 
  Contracts  Investment 
       
Commercial  1  $82,336 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  3   258,568 
          Total  4  $340,904 


Year ended December 31, 2014
 
 
  Number of  Recorded 
  Contracts  Investment 
       
Residential real estate - 1st lien  2  $137,830 


Twelve months ended June 30, 2014      
  Number of  Recorded 
  Contracts  Investment 
       
Residential real estate – 1st lien  5  $441,679 
TDRs are treated as other impaired loans and carry individual specific reserves with respect to the calculation of the allowance for loan losses.  These loans are categorized as non-performing, may be past due, and are generally adversely risk rated. The TDRs that have defaulted under their restructured terms are generally in collection status and their reserve is typically calculated using the fair value of collateral method. At June 30, 2015 and 2014, the specific allocation related to TDRs was approximately $104,600 and $88,300, respectively.  There was no specific allowance related to TDRs for the periods presented.at December 31, 2014.

At March 31,As of June 30, 2015, the Company didis contractually committed to lend up to $450,000 in additional funds to one debtor with an impaired SBA guaranteed cap line of credit; that debtor’s loan relationship is expected to strengthen as a result of a prior troubled debt restructuring.  With this exception, as of the balance sheet dates, the Company was not have any commitmentscontractually committed to lend additional funds to borrowersdebtors with loans classified as TDRs.impaired, non-accrual or modified loans.

Note 6.  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

As a result of the merger with LyndonBank on December 31, 2007, the Company recorded goodwill amounting to $11,574,269.  The goodwill is not amortizable and is not deductible for tax purposes.

The Company also recorded $4,161,000 of acquired identified intangible assets representing the core deposit intangible which is subject to amortization as a non-interest expense over a ten year period.  The accumulated amortization expense was $3,411,094$3,479,269 and $3,138,394$3,206,569 as of March 31,June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Amortization expense for the core deposit intangible for the first threesix months of 2015 and 2014 was $68,175.$136,350.  As of March 31,June 30, 2015, the remaining annual amortization expense related to the core deposit intangible, absent any future impairment, is expected to be as follows:

2015 $204,520  $136,345 
2016  272,695   272,695 
2017  272,691   272,691 
Total remaining core deposit intangible $749,906  $681,731 

Management evaluates goodwill for impairment annually and the core deposit intangible for impairment if conditions warrant.  As of the date of the most recent evaluation (December 31, 2014), management concluded that no impairment existed in either category.

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Note 7.  Fair Value

Certain assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value to provide additional insight into the Company’s quality of earnings. The fair values of some of these assets and liabilities are measured on a recurring basis while others are measured on a non-recurring basis, with the determination based upon applicable existing accounting pronouncements. For example, securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Other assets, such as mortgage servicing rights, loans held-for-sale, impaired loans, and OREO are recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis using the lower of cost or market methodology to determine impairment of individual assets. The Company groups assets and liabilities which are recorded at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. The level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement (with Level 1 considered highest and Level 3 considered lowest). A brief description of each level follows.

Level 1Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  Level 1 assets and liabilities include debt and equity securities and derivative contracts that are traded in an active exchange market, as well as U.S. Treasury, other U.S. Government debt securities that are highly liquid and are actively traded in over-the-counter markets.

Level 2Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.  Level 2 assets and liabilities include debt securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments and derivative contracts whose value is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.  This category generally includes mortgage servicing rights, impaired loans and OREO.

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Level 3Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.  Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value measurements and disclosures:

Cash and cash equivalents:  The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair values.  As such, the Company classifies these financial instruments as Level 1.

Securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity: Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices for similar assets, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using matrix pricing models, or other model-based valuation techniques requiring observable inputs other than quoted prices such as yield curves, prepayment speeds and default rates.  Level 1 securities would include U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets.  Level 2 securities include federal agency securities and securities of local municipalities.

Restricted equity securities:  Restricted equity securities are comprised of Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) stock and Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (FHLBB) stock.  These securities are carried at cost, which is believed to approximate fair value, based on the redemption provisions of the FRBB and the FHLBB.  The stock is nonmarketable, and redeemable at par value, subject to certain conditions.  As such the Company classifies these securities as Level 2.

Loans and loans held-for-sale:  For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying amounts.  The fair values for other loans (for example, fixed rate residential, commercial real estate, and rental property mortgage loans, and commercial and industrial loans) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Loan fair value estimates include judgments regarding future expected loss experience and risk characteristics.  Loan impairment is deemed to exist when full repayment of principal and interest according to the contractual terms of the loan is no longer probable.  Impaired loans are reported based on one of three measures: the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; the loan’s observable market price; or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  If the fair value is less than an impaired loan��sloan’s recorded investment, an impairment loss is recognized as part of the allowance for loan losses.  Accordingly, certain impaired loans may be subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis.  Management has estimated the fair values of these assets using Level 2 inputs, such as the fair value of collateral based on independent third-party appraisals for collateral-dependent loans.  All other loans are valued using Level 3 inputs.
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The fair value of loans held-for-sale is based upon an actual purchase and sale agreement between the Company and an independent market participant.  The sale is executed within a reasonable period following quarter end at the stated fair value.

Mortgage servicing rights:  Mortgage servicing rights represent the value associated with servicing residential mortgage loans. Servicing assets and servicing liabilities are reported using the amortization method and compared to fair value for impairment. In evaluating the carrying values of mortgage servicing rights, the Company obtains third party valuations based on loan level data including note rate, and the type and term of the underlying loans. As such, the Company classifies mortgage servicing rights as non-recurring Level 2.

OREO:  Real estate acquired through or in lieu of foreclosure and bank properties no longer used as bank premises are initially recorded at fair value. The fair value of OREO is based on property appraisals and an analysis of similar properties currently available. As such, the Company records OREO as non-recurring Level 2.

Deposits, federal funds purchased and borrowed funds:  The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (for example, checking accounts, savings accounts and repurchase agreements) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (that is, their carrying amounts). The fair values for certificates of deposit and borrowed funds are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates and indebtedness to a schedule of aggregated contractual maturities on such time deposits and indebtedness.  As such the Company classifies deposits, federal funds purchased and borrowed funds as Level 2.

Capital lease obligations:  Fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow calculation using current rates.  Based on current rates, carrying value approximates fair value.  As such the Company classifies these obligations as Level 2.

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Junior subordinated debentures:  Fair value is estimated using current rates for debentures of similar maturity.  As such the Company classifies these instruments as Level 2.

Accrued interest:  The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values.  As such the Company classifies accrued interest as Level 2.

Off-balance-sheet credit related instruments:  Commitments to extend credit are evaluated and fair value is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present credit-worthiness of the counterparties.  For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.

FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 825 “Financial Instruments”, requires disclosures of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, if the fair values can be reasonably determined. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques using observable inputs when available. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. Topic 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and reflected in the consolidated balance sheets at the dates presented, segregated by fair value hierarchy, are summarized below:

March 31, 2015 Level 1  Level 2 
June 30, 2015 Level 1  Level 2 
Assets: (market approach)            
U.S. GSE debt securities $0  $19,003,978  $0  $14,908,104 
U.S. Government securities  4,008,477   0   3,002,969   0 
Agency MBS  0   8,794,111   0   11,559,773 
Other investments  0   1,733,188 
Total $4,008,477  $27,798,089  $3,002,969  $28,201,065 
        
December 31, 2014        
Assets: (market approach)        
U.S. GSE debt securities $0  $19,907,150 
U.S. Government securities  4,000,937   0 
Agency MBS  0   9,038,807 
Total $4,000,937  $28,945,957 
        
March 31, 2014        
Assets: (market approach)        
U.S. GSE debt securities $0  $25,630,361 
U.S. Government securities  5,557,029   0 
Total $5,557,029  $25,630,361 

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December 31, 2014 Level 1  Level 2 
Assets: (market approach)      
U.S. GSE debt securities $0  $19,907,150 
U.S. Government securities  4,000,937   0 
Agency MBS  0   9,038,807 
  Total $4,000,937  $28,945,957 
         
June 30, 2014        
Assets: (market approach)        
U.S. GSE debt securities $0  $15,958,061 
U.S. Government securities  5,533,006   0 
Agency MBS  0   9,707,891 
  Total $5,533,006  $25,665,952 
 
There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 for the periods presented.  There were no Level 3 assets or liabilities measured on a recurring basis as of the balance sheet dates presented.

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

The following table includes assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis that have had a fair value adjustment since their initial recognition. Impaired loans measured at fair value only include impaired loans with a related specific allowance for loan losses and are presented net of specific allowances as disclosed in Note 5.

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Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and reflected in the consolidated balance sheets at the dates presented, segregated by fair value hierarchy, are summarized below:

March 31, 2015 Level 2 
June 30, 2015 Level 2 
Assets: (market approach)      
Residential mortgage servicing rights $1,306,468  $1,298,418 
Impaired loans, net of related allowance  377,646   391,252 
OREO  1,238,320   1,122,500 
        
December 31, 2014        
Assets: (market approach)        
Residential mortgage servicing rights $1,311,965  $1,311,965 
Impaired loans, net of related allowance  241,819   241,819 
OREO  1,238,320   1,238,320 
        
March 31, 2014    
June 30, 2014    
Assets: (market approach)        
Residential mortgage servicing rights $1,321,695  $1,324,713 
Impaired loans, net of related allowance  474,922   1,047,291 
OREO  865,820   916,820 

There were no Level 1 or Level 3 assets or liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis as of the balance sheet dates presented.

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The estimated fair values of commitments to extend credit and letters of credit were immaterial as of the dates presented in the tables below.  The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments were as follows:

March 31, 2015    Fair  Fair  Fair  Fair 
June 30, 2015    Fair  Fair  Fair  Fair 
 Carrying  Value  Value  Value  Value  Carrying  Value  Value  Value  Value 
 Amount  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total  Amount  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
 (Dollars in Thousands)  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Financial assets:                              
Cash and cash equivalents $17,332  $17,332  $0  $0  $17,332  $19,454  $19,454  $0  $0  $19,454 
Securities held-to-maturity  42,832   0   43,182   0   43,182   25,739   0   26,055   0   26,055 
Securities available-for-sale  31,807   4,009   27,798   0   31,807   31,204   3,003   28,201   0   31,204 
Restricted equity securities  3,332   0   3,332   0   3,332   3,332   0   3,332   0   3,332 
Loans and loans held-for-sale                                        
Commercial & industrial  66,667   0   633   67,521   68,154   72,607   0   524   73,638   74,162 
Commercial real estate  169,053   0   2,108   172,762   174,870   170,410   0   1,846   174,080   175,926 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  161,528   0   761   165,294   166,055   160,951   0   1,274   164,014   165,288 
Residential real estate - Jr lien  44,338   0   297   44,975   45,272   43,421   0   191   44,160   44,351 
Consumer  7,311   0   0   7,664   7,664   7,358   0   0   7,695   7,695 
Mortgage servicing rights  1,306   0   1,452   0   1,452   1,298   0   1,496   0   1,496 
Accrued interest receivable  2,059   0   2,059   0   2,059   1,578   0   1,578   0   1,578 
                                        
Financial liabilities:                                        
Deposits                                        
Other deposits  461,001   0   458,526   0   458,526   432,657   0   432,533   0   432,533 
Brokered deposits  16,118   0   18,742   0   18,742   22,410   0   22,426   0   22,426 
Federal funds purchased and short-term borrowings  15,000   0   15,000   0   15,000   30,000   0   30,000   0   30,000 
Repurchase agreements  28,230   0   28,230   0   28,230   24,403   0   24,403   0   24,403 
Capital lease obligations  620   0   620   0   620   600   0   600   0   600 
Subordinated debentures  12,887   0   12,865   0   12,865   12,887   0   12,856   0   12,856 
Accrued interest payable  63   0   63   0   63   47   0   47   0   47 


December 31, 2014    Fair  Fair  Fair  Fair 
  Carrying  Value  Value  Value  Value 
  Amount  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Financial assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents $24,962  $24,962  $0  $0  $24,962 
Securities held-to-maturity  41,811   0   42,234   0   42,234 
Securities available-for-sale  32,947   4,001   28,946   0   32,947 
Restricted equity securities  3,332   0   3,332   0   3,332 
Loans and loans held-for-sale                    
  Commercial & industrial  63,709   0   391   64,800   65,191 
  Commercial real estate  164,212   0   1,897   167,961   169,858 
  Residential real estate - 1st lien  162,635   0   678   166,171   166,849 
  Residential real estate - Jr lien  44,457   0   329   45,113   45,442 
  Consumer  7,912   0   0   8,315   8,315 
Mortgage servicing rights  1,312   0   1,528   0   1,528 
Accrued interest receivable  1,698   0   1,698   0   1,698 
                     
Financial liabilities:                    
Deposits                    
  Other deposits  472,966   0   473,100   0   473,100 
  Brokered deposits  20,053   0   20,054   0   20,054 
Repurchase agreements  28,543   0   28,543   0   28,543 
Capital lease obligations  640   0   640   0   640 
Subordinated debentures  12,887   0   12,867   0   12,867 
Accrued interest payable  64   0   64   0   64 

 
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December 31, 2014    Fair  Fair  Fair  Fair 
  Carrying  Value  Value  Value  Value 
  Amount  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Financial assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents $24,962  $24,962  $0  $0  $24,962 
Securities held-to-maturity  41,811   0   42,234   0   42,234 
Securities available-for-sale  32,947   4,001   28,946   0   32,947 
Restricted equity securities  3,332   0   3,332   0   3,332 
Loans and loans held-for-sale                    
  Commercial & industrial  63,709   0   391   64,800   65,191 
  Commercial real estate  164,212   0   1,897   167,961   169,858 
  Residential real estate - 1st lien  162,635   0   678   166,171   166,849 
  Residential real estate - Jr lien  44,457   0   329   45,113   45,442 
  Consumer  7,912   0   0   8,315   8,315 
Mortgage servicing rights  1,312   0   1,528   0   1,528 
Accrued interest receivable  1,698   0   1,698   0   1,698 
                     
Financial liabilities:                    
Deposits                    
  Other deposits  472,966   0   473,100   0   473,100 
  Brokered deposits  20,053   0   20,054   0   20,054 
Repurchase agreements  28,543   0   28,543   0   28,543 
Capital lease obligations  640   0   640   0   640 
Subordinated debentures  12,887   0   12,867   0   12,867 
Accrued interest payable  64   0   64   0   64 
March 31, 2014    Fair  Fair  Fair  Fair 
  Carrying  Value  Value  Value  Value 
  Amount  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Financial assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents $19,127  $19,127  $0  $0  $19,127 
Securities held-to-maturity  38,919   0   39,297   0   39,297 
Securities available-for-sale  31,187   5,557   25,630   0   31,187 
Restricted equity securities  3,633   0   3,633   0   3,633 
Loans and loans held-for-sale                    
  Commercial & industrial  60,138   0   324   61,035   61,359 
  Commercial real estate  165,100   0   1,241   168,597   169,838 
  Residential real estate - 1st lien  170,571   0   1,407   173,511   174,918 
  Residential real estate - Jr lien  44,154   0   296   44,799   45,095 
  Consumer  7,937   0   0   8,321   8,321 
Mortgage servicing rights  1,322   0   1,608   0   1,608 
Accrued interest receivable  1,998   0   1,998   0   1,998 
                     
Financial liabilities:                    
Deposits                    
  Other deposits  454,295   0   455,151   0   455,151 
  Brokered deposits  28,313   0   28,319   0   28,319 
Federal funds purchased and short-term borrowings  6,000   0   6,000   0   6,000 
Long-term borrowings  6,000   0   6,000   0   6,000 
Repurchase agreements  25,886   0   25,886   0   25,886 
Capital lease obligations  694   0   694   0   694 
Subordinated debentures  12,887   0   12,881   0   12,881 
Accrued interest payable  77   0   77   0   77 

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June 30, 2014    Fair  Fair  Fair  Fair 
  Carrying  Value  Value  Value  Value 
  Amount  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
Financial assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents $16,343  $16,343  $0  $0  $16,343 
Securities held-to-maturity  22,967   0   23,373   0   23,373 
Securities available-for-sale  31,199   5,533   25,666   0   31,199 
Restricted equity securities  3,332   0   3,332   0   3,332 
Loans and loans held-for-sale                    
  Commercial & industrial  63,742   0   1,135   64,023   65,158 
  Commercial real estate  162,031   0   1,539   165,635   167,174 
  Residential real estate - 1st lien  168,582   0   1,274   172,278   173,552 
  Residential real estate - Jr lien  44,238   0   358   44,839   45,197 
  Consumer  7,793   0   0   8,167   8,167 
Mortgage servicing rights  1,325   0   1,523   0   1,523 
Accrued interest receivable  1,445   0   1,445   0   1,445 
                     
Financial liabilities:                    
Deposits                    
  Other deposits  428,186   0   428,924   0   428,924 
  Brokered deposits  26,879   0   26,884   0   26,884 
Federal funds purchased and short-term borrowings  13,915   0   13,915   0   13,915 
Long-term borrowings  6,000   0   6,000   0   6,000 
Repurchase agreements  23,583   0   23,583   0   23,583 
Capital lease obligations  677   0   677   0   677 
Subordinated debentures  12,887   0   12,869   0   12,869 
Accrued interest payable  70   0   70   0   70 

Note 8.  Loan Servicing

The following table shows the changes in the carrying amount of the mortgage servicing rights, included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, for the periods indicated:

 March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  June 30,  December 31,  June 30, 
 2015  2014  2014  2015  2014  2014 
                  
Balance at beginning of year $1,311,965  $1,329,079  $1,329,079  $1,311,965  $1,329,079  $1,329,079 
Mortgage servicing rights capitalized  55,669   209,713   46,636   112,687   209,713   112,601 
Mortgage servicing rights amortized  (69,383)  (250,955)  (57,818)  (128,791)  (250,955)  (122,727)
Change in valuation allowance  8,217   24,128   3,798   2,557   24,128   5,760 
Balance at end of year $1,306,468  $1,311,965  $1,321,695 
Balance at end of period $1,298,418  $1,311,965  $1,324,713 
 
Note 9.  Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiary are involved in litigation that is considered incidental to their business.  Management does not expect that any such litigation will be material to the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

Note 10.  Subsequent Event

The Company has evaluated events and transactions through the date that the financial statements were issued for potential recognition or disclosure in these financial statements, as required by GAAP.  On March 10,June 9, 2015, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.16 per common share payable MayAugust 1, 2015 to shareholders of record as of AprilJuly 15, 2015.  This dividend, amounting to $789,242,$791,903, was accrued at March 31,June 30, 2015.
On April 16, 2015, the Company announced plans to close two branch office locations in Caledonia County, effective at the close of business on July 17, 2015.  The two affected locations will be consolidated into the Bank’s two other Caledonia County branch offices.

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

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Period Ended March 31,June 30, 2015

The following discussion analyzes the consolidated financial condition of Community Bancorp. (the Company) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Community National Bank (the Bank), as of March 31,June 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and March 31,June 30, 2014, and its consolidated results of operations for the two interim periods presented.  The Company is considered a “smaller reporting company” under applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is therefore eligible for relief from certain disclosure requirements.  In accordance with such provisions, the Company has elected to provide its interim consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, and cash flows for two, rather than three, years.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in its 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains certain forward-looking statements about the results of operations, financial condition and business of the Company and its subsidiary. Words used in the discussion below such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "plans," "predicts," or similar expressions, indicate that management of the Company is making forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.  They necessarily involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Future results of the Company may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements.  Examples of forward looking statements included in this discussion include, but are not limited to, estimated contingent liability related to assumptions made within the asset/liability management process, management's expectations as to the future interest rate environment and the Company's related liquidity level, credit risk expectations relating to the Company's loan portfolio and its participation in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (FHLBB) Mortgage Partnership Finance (MPF) program, and management's general outlook for the future performance of the Company or the local or national economy. Although forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and estimates, many of the factors that could influence or determine actual results are unpredictable and not within the Company's control.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements as they speak only as of the date they are made.  The Company does not undertake, and disclaims any obligation, to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence or anticipated occurrence of events or circumstances after the date of this Report, except as required by applicable law.  The Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements include, among others, the following possibilities: (1) general economic conditions, either nationally, regionally or locally continue to deteriorate, resulting in a decline in credit quality or a diminished demand for the Company's products and services; (2) competitive pressures increase among financial service providers in the Company's northern New England market area or in the financial services industry generally, including competitive pressures from non-bank financial service providers, from increasing consolidation and integration of financial service providers, and from changes in technology and delivery systems; (3) interest rates change in such a way as to reduce the Company's margins;  (4) changes in laws or government rules, including the rules of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or the way in which courts or government agencies interpret or implement those laws or rules, increase our costs of doing business causing us to limit or change our product offerings or pricing, or otherwise adversely affect the Company's business; (5) changes in federal or state tax policy; (6) changes in the level of nonperforming assets and charge-offs; (7) changes in estimates of future reserve requirements based upon relevant regulatory and accounting requirements; (8) changes in consumer and business spending, borrowing and savings habits; (9) the effect of changes to the calculation of the Company’s regulatory capital ratios under the recently adopted Basel III capital framework which, among other things, will requirerequires additional regulatory capital, and change the framework for risk-weighting of certain assets; (10) the effect of and changes in the United States monetary and fiscal policies, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and its regulation of the money supply; and (11) adverse changes in the credit rating of U.S. government debt.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Under SEC Regulation G, public companies making disclosures containing financial measures that are not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (US GAAP or GAAP) must also disclose, along with each non-GAAP financial measure, certain additional information, including a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the closest comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as a statement of the company’s reasons for utilizing the non-GAAP financial measure.  The SEC has exempted from the definition of non-GAAP financial measures certain commonly used financial measures that are not based on GAAP.  However, two non-GAAP financial measures commonly used by financial institutions, namely tax-equivalent net interest income and tax-equivalent net interest margin (as presented in the tables in the section labeled Interest Income Versus Interest Expense (Net Interest Income), have not been specifically exempted by the SEC, and may therefore constitute non-GAAP financial measures under Regulation G.  We are unable to state with certainty whether the SEC would regard those measures as subject to Regulation G.
 
 
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Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating the Company’s financial performance and facilitate comparisons with the performance of other financial institutions.  However, that information should be considered supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

OVERVIEW

The Company’s consolidated assets on March 31,June 30, 2015 were $585,588,464,$576,498,650, a decrease of $1,122,580,$10,212,394 or 0.2%,1.7% from December 31, 2014 and an increase of $2,460,716,$14,256,895, or 0.4%2.5%, from March 31,June 30, 2014.  Contributing to the decrease in assets from year end was a decrease in short-term municipal loans, recorded as held-to-maturity securities which generally mature at the end of the second quarter and are not replaced until after the start of the third quarter.  Municipal loans totaling $23,051,194 matured on June 30, 2015, with renewals and new municipal loans of approximately $22 million recorded in July, 2015.   Net loans increased $4,672,019,$11,491,598, or 1.1%2.6%, since December 31, 2014 and $191,040,$8,689,348, or 0.04%2.0%, since March 31,June 30, 2014.  The increase in net loans is attributable to solid growth in commercial loans, despite a continued decline in the balance of residential mortgage loans due to slower origination and to the sale of loans to the secondary market rather than retention in the portfolio.loans.  The loan growth has been funded primarily through short-term borrowings, totaling $15,000,000$30,000,000 at March 31,June 30, 2015 compared with $0no borrowings at December 31, 2014, and $12,000,000a combination of $17,000,000 in short term borrowings and $7,066,165 of brokered time deposits at March 31,June 30, 2014.

Total deposits declined $15,900,194,$37,952,134, or 3.2%7.7%, since December 31, 2014 due primarily to the seasonal runoff of municipal deposits.  In the year over year comparison, deposits declined $5,488,301,$2,410, or 1.1%, due to the lack of one way Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) funds compared with the one-way CDARS balance of $10,000,000 the prior year.0.0%.  Core deposits saw increases in all areas except time deposits, which continue to shift into non-maturity deposits as they mature.  The decrease in retail time deposits is a trend that has been prevalent for several years while rates have been at historic lows. Management believes that the low interest rates being paid on certificates of deposit and other investment products is likely causing some depositors to place their money in non-maturity products such as demand and savings accounts while awaiting an improvement in interest rates and market conditions.

Interest rates remain at historically low levels, causing continued pressure on yields as earning assets re-price at lower rates, although the rate of decline has slowed in 2015 as rates have stabilized at this lower base.  Growth of the commercial loan portfolio, which typically carries higher yields than consumer loans, has helped to maintain a stable level of interest income.  This shift in asset mix is in line with the Company’s strategic plan to increase its concentration in commercial loans while maintaining a sizeable residential loan portfolio.  While commercial loans inherently carry more risk, the Company has dedicated significant resources in the credit administration department to mitigate the additional risk.  The opportunities for growth continue to be primarily in the Central Vermont market where economic activity is more robust than in the Company’s Orleans and Caledonia county markets, and where the Company is increasing its presence and market share.  The shift of a portion of the investment portfolio to higher yielding mortgage backed securities at the end of the second quarter of 2014 has also improved overall asset yields year to year.

Interest income increased $248,524,$37,037, or 4.4%0.7%, for the first three monthssecond quarter of 2015 compared to the first three months of 2014, due primarily to the recapture of nearly $200,000 of interest income associated with non-accrual loans that were paid off during the quarter.  The interest recapture also contributed to the Company’s yield of 4.57% on average assets for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared with 4.46% for the same period in 2014.   Interest expense declined $65,776,$105,692, or 8.3%13.6%, due to the continued decrease in interest rates paid on deposits and borrowings.  The decrease in interest paid on deposits is largely attributable to a shift of customer funds out of higher yielding CDs to lower yielding demand and savings accounts.  Rates paid on non-maturity deposits have also been adjusted downward when necessary to account for changes in market rates.

Net interest income after the provision for loan losses improved by $299,300,$127,729, or 6.4%2.7%, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.  The charge to income for the provision for loan losses increased $15,000, or 11.1%, year over year based on the projected increase in the loan portfolio for the year, not a decline in asset quality.

Net income for the second quarter of 2015 was $1,077,704, a decrease of $206,682, or 16.1%, compared with the same period in 2014.  Net income for the first threesix months of 2015 was $1,109,841$2,187,544, a decrease of $168,407 or $0.22 per common share,7.2% compared to $1,071,565 or $0.22 per common share for the same period in 2014. Total non-interest income decreased $100,714,$32,741, or 7.7%2.4%, during the first three monthssecond quarter of 2015 compared to the first three months 2014, due primarily to decreased mortgage loan activity.with declines seen in all major categories.  One of the components of non-interest income is income generated from selling loans in the secondary market.  For several years, the Federal Reserve’s efforts to stimulate the real estate market by keeping mortgage interest rates low provided for several refinancing cycles.  ResidentialThe residential mortgage lending activity slowed during 2014, and remains close to this level to date in 2015, resulting in decreases in the Company’s fee income from the sale of residential loans in the secondary marketmarket.  In 2015, this trend has started to turn with new mortgage originations totaling $20,136,238 for the first six months of 2015, compared towith $16,975,336 for the same period last year.  New mortgage originations totaled $5,681,534 for the first three months 2015, compared with $5,091,626 for the first three monthsin 2014, an increase of $589,908,$3,160,902, or 11.6%18.6%.  However,Of those originations, during the first threesix months of 2015 secondary market sales totaled $4,455,158,$11,654,885, compared to $4,922,980$10,356,676 for the first threesix months of 2014, providing points and premiums from the sales of these mortgages of $59,453$168,670 and $111,928,$235,150, respectively, a decline of 46.9%28.4%.  Also contributingMirroring trends in the mortgage banking industry, as mortgage rates decreased to spur higher volume, margins declined to keep mortgage rates competitive, resulting in the decreasedecline between periods in non-interest income was a net decreasepoints and premiums from the sale of $15,376, or 2.4%, decreasemortgages on the secondary market.  The remainder of the loans originated were held in service charges and fees for the first three months 2015 compared to the same period a year earlier.portfolio.  Total operating expenses increased by $85,393,$497,882, or 1.8%5.6%, for the first threesix months 2015 when compared to the same period in 2014.2014, including non-recurring charges associated with the mandated replacement of customer debit cards with computer chip enhanced cards and costs associated with the closure of two branch offices in July.  Please refer to the Non-interest Income and Expense sections for more information.
 
 
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The regulatory environment continues to increase operating costs and place extensive burdenburdens on personnel resources to comply with a myriad of legal requirements, including those under the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, and the numerous rulemakings it has spawned, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the USA Patriot Act, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Truth in Lending Act, as well as the new Basel III capital framework.  It is unlikely that these administrative costs and burdens will moderate in the future.

On March 10,June 9, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share, payable on MayAugust 1, 2015 to shareholders of record on AprilJuly 15, 2015.  The Company is focused on increasing the profitability of the balance sheet, and prudently managing operating expenses and risk, particularly credit risk, in order to remain a well-capitalized bank in this challenging economic environment.
 
On April 16, 2015, the Company announced plans to close two branch office locations in Caledonia County, effective at the close of business on July 17, 2015.  The two affected locations will be consolidated into the Bank’s two other Caledonia County branch offices.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company’s significant accounting policies, which are described in Note 1 (Significant Accounting Policies) to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements in its 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K, are fundamental to understanding the Company’s results of operations and financial condition because they require management to use estimates and assumptions that may affect the value of the Company’s assets or liabilities and financial results.  These policies are considered by management to be critical because they require subjective and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and because it is likely that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions.  The Company’s critical accounting policies govern:

· the allowance for loan losses;
· other real estate owned (OREO);
· valuation of residential mortgage servicing rights (MSRs);
· other than temporary impairment of investment securities; and
· the carrying value of goodwill.

These policies are described further in the Company’s 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K in the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies” and in Note 1 (Significant Accounting Policies) to the audited consolidated financial statements.  ThereExcept for certain changes to the methodology for calculating the allowance for loan losses as described below under “RISK MANAGEMENT – Allowance for loan losses and provisions”, there have been no material changes in the critical accounting policies described in the 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company’s netNet income for the first three monthssecond quarter of 2015 was $1,109,841, representing an increase$1,077,704, a decrease of $38,276,$206,682, or 3.6%16.1%, over net income of $1,071,565 forcompared with the first three months ofsame period in 2014.  This resulted in earnings per share of $0.21, compared with $0.26 for the second quarter 2014.  Net income for the first six months of 2015 was $2,187,544 or $0.43 per common share, of $0.22compared to $2,355,951 or $0.47 per common share for both periods.the same period in 2014. Core earnings (net interest income before the provision for loan losses) for the first three monthssecond quarter of 2015 increased $314,300,$142,729, or 6.5%2.9%, compared to the first threesecond quarter of 2014.  For the six months of 2014.ended June 30, 2015, core earnings increased $457,029, or 4.7% compared to the prior year.  In light of the continued pressure on net interest margin and spread in this persistently low interest rate environment, the Company is pleased with these increases.  To help offset this pressure, the Company shifted assets from lower yielding taxable investments to loans, and shifted a portion of the investment portfolio to higher yielding agency mortgage-backed securities (Agency MBS) within its available-for-sale portfolio during the second quarter of 2014.  The Company has continued to maintain that overall mix of investments.  The tax-exempt municipal loan portfolio also increased significantly compared with the prior year, generating additional interest income.  During 2015, the loan mix has continued to shift in favor of higher yielding commercial loans, while the deposit mix is shifting to lower cost non-maturity deposits, both of which have benefitted the Company’s net interest income.  Interest expensepaid on deposits, which is the major component of total interest expense, decreased $64,798,$105,692, or 9.9%13.6%, forin the first three months ofsecond quarter 2015 compared to the first three monthssame period of 2014.  The rate change on the Company’s junior subordinated debentures has now been in effect for over two years, resulting in comparable debenture interest expense figures for both interim periods.  The rate paid on these debentures repriced from a fixed rate of 7.56% through December 15, 2012, to a quarterly adjustable floating rate equal to the 3-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.85%.  The Company recorded a provision for loan losses of $150,000 for the first threesix months of 2015, compared to $135,000 for the same period of 2014.  Non-interest income decreased $100,714,$32,741, or 7.7%2.5%, for the first three monthssecond quarter of 2015 compared to 2014, primarilypartly due to a lower pace of residential mortgage loan sales.sales, together with a decrease in overdraft charges and paper statement fees.  Non-interest expense increased $85,393,$402,392, or 1.8%9.2%, for the first three monthssecond quarter of 2015 compared to the prior year with increases in salaries & benefits as well as other non-interest expenses.expenses including collection and OREO write-down expense. The section below labeled Non-Interest Income and Non-Interest Expense provides a more detailed discussion on the significant components of these two items.
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Return on average assets, which is net income divided by average total assets, measures how effectively a corporation uses its assets to produce earnings.  Return on average equity, which is net income divided by average shareholders' equity, measures how effectively a corporation uses its equity capital to produce earnings.

The following table shows these ratios annualized for the comparison periods.

 Three Months Ended March 31,  Three Months Ended June 30, 
 2015  2014  2015  2014 
Return on Average Assets  0.78%  0.76%  0.74%  0.90%
Return on Average Equity  9.08%  9.37%  8.60%  10.91%
        
        
 Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2015   2014 
Return on Average Assets  0.76%  0.83%
Return on Average Equity  8.84%  10.15%

 
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The following table summarizes the earnings performance and certain balance sheet data of the Company for the periods presented.

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) 
     
  June 30,  December 31,  June 30, 
  2015  2014  2014 
          
Balance Sheet Data         
Net loans $454,694,073  $443,202,475  $446,004,725 
Total assets  576,498,650   586,711,044   562,241,755 
Total deposits  455,067,329   493,019,463   455,064,919 
Borrowed funds  30,000,000   0   19,915,000 
Total liabilities  526,457,457   537,715,842   514,850,811 
Total shareholders' equity  50,041,193   48,995,202   47,390,944 
             
      Six Months Ended June 30, 
       2015   2014 
             
Operating Data            
Total interest income     $11,617,983  $11,332,423 
Total interest expense      1,399,817   1,571,286 
     Net interest income      10,218,166   9,761,137 
             
Provision for loan losses      300,000   270,000 
     Net interest income after provision for loan losses      9,918,166   9,491,137 
             
Non-interest income      2,517,266   2,650,723 
Non-interest expense      9,476,568   8,978,686 
     Income before income taxes      2,958,864   3,163,174 
Applicable income tax expense(1)      771,320   807,223 
             
     Net Income     $2,187,544  $2,355,951 
             
Per Common Share Data            
             
Earnings per common share (2)     $0.43  $0.47 
Dividends declared per common share     $0.32  $0.32 
Book value per common share outstanding, period end     $9.57  $9.16 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding      4,946,734   4,880,969 
Number of common shares outstanding, period end      4,966,027   4,899,995 
             
(1) Applicable income tax expense assumes a 34% tax rate.         
(2) Computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. 

  March 31,  December 31,  March 31, 
  2015  2014  2014 
          
Balance Sheet Data         
Net loans $447,874,494  $443,202,475  $447,683,454 
Total assets  585,588,464   586,711,044   583,127,748 
Total deposits  477,119,269   493,019,463   482,607,570 
Borrowed funds  15,000,000   0   12,000,000 
Total liabilities  535,921,051   537,715,842   536,504,554 
Total shareholders' equity  49,667,413   48,995,202   46,623,194 
  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2015  2014 
       
Operating Data      
Total interest income $5,866,800  $5,618,276 
Total interest expense  727,514   793,290 
     Net interest income  5,139,286   4,824,986 
         
Provision for loan losses  150,000   135,000 
     Net interest income after provision for loan losses  4,989,286   4,689,986 
         
Non-interest income  1,212,787   1,313,501 
Non-interest expense  4,797,589   4,712,196 
     Income before income taxes  1,404,484   1,291,291 
Applicable income tax expense(1)  294,643   219,726 
         
     Net Income $1,109,841  $1,071,565 
         
Per Common Share Data        
         
Earnings per common share (2) $0.22  $0.22 
Dividends declared per common share $0.16  $0.16 
Book value per common share outstanding, period end $9.53  $9.04 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding  4,938,500   4,872,589 
Number of common shares outstanding, period end  4,949,411   4,881,405 
(1) Applicable income tax expense assumes a 34% tax rate.
(2) Computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.

INTEREST INCOME VERSUS INTEREST EXPENSE (NET INTEREST INCOME)

The largest component of the Company’s operating income is net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on loans and investments versus the interest paid on deposits and other sources of funds (i.e. other borrowings).  The Company’s level of net interest income can fluctuate over time due to changes in the level and mix of earning assets, and sources of funds (volume) and from changes in the yield earned and costs of funds (rate).  A portion of the Company’s income from municipal investments is not subject to income taxes.  Because the proportion of tax-exempt items in the Company's portfolio varies from year-to-year, to improve comparability of information, the non-taxable income shown in the tables below has been converted to a tax equivalent basis. Because the Company’s corporate tax rate is 34%, to equalize tax-free and taxable income in the comparison, we divide the tax-free income by 66%, with the result that every tax-free dollar is equivalent to $1.52 in taxable income.

 
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The Company’s tax-exempt interest income is derived from municipal investments, which comprised the entire held-to-maturity portfolio of $42,831,982$25,738,769 at March 31,June 30, 2015, and $38,919,299$22,966,558 at March 31,June 30, 2014.

The following table shows the reconciliation between reported net interest income and tax equivalent, net interest income for the quarterly comparison periods presented.

 Three Months Ended March 31,  Three Months Ended June 30, 
 2015  2014  2015  2014 
            
Net interest income as presented $5,139,286  $4,824,986  $5,078,880  $4,936,151 
Effect of tax-exempt income  139,671   132,202   142,313   124,328 
Net interest income, tax equivalent $5,278,957  $4,957,188  $5,221,193  $5,060,479 

The following tables presenttable presents average earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities supporting earning assets.  Interest income (excluding interest on non-accrual loans) and interest expense are both expressed on a tax equivalent basis, both in dollars and as a rate/yield for the comparison periods presented.

 Three Months Ended March 31,  Three Months Ended June 30, 
 2015  2014     2015        2014    
       Average        Average        Average        Average 
 Average  Income/  Rate/  Average  Income/  Rate/  Average  Income/  Rate/  Average  Income/  Rate/ 
 Balance  Expense  Yield  Balance  Expense  Yield  Balance  Expense  Yield  Balance  Expense  Yield 
Interest-Earning Assets                                    
                                    
Loans (1) $450,715,745  $5,464,261   4.92% $445,692,728  $5,270,776   4.80% $455,618,414  $5,346,764   4.71% $450,294,322  $5,373,903   4.79%
Taxable investment securities  32,356,851   105,039   1.32%  32,313,919   66,344   0.83%  31,166,027   102,608   1.32%  30,894,207   73,040   0.95%
Tax-exempt investment securities  42,784,540   410,797   3.89%  38,747,966   388,830   4.07%  43,458,469   418,567   3.86%  39,420,328   365,670   3.72%
Sweep and interest-earning accounts  3,900,378   2,491   0.26%  1,928,158   1,244   0.26%  2,521,651   1,770   0.28%  4,215,122   2,836   0.27%
Other investments (2)  3,719,450   23,883   2.60%  4,019,850   23,284   2.35%  3,719,450   23,788   2.57%  3,821,784   23,026   2.42%
Total $533,476,964  $6,006,471   4.57% $522,702,621  $5,750,478   4.46% $536,484,011  $5,893,497   4.41% $528,645,763  $5,838,475   4.43%
                                                
Interest-Bearing Liabilities                                                
                                                
Interest-bearing transaction accounts $116,912,644  $58,015   0.20% $117,104,159  $63,432   0.22% $112,569,304  $53,844   0.19% $110,063,106  $57,926   0.21%
Money market accounts  91,931,278   224,779   0.99%  83,504,107   211,428   1.03%  87,385,306   221,765   1.02%  82,360,369   209,803   1.02%
Savings deposits  77,424,500   23,337   0.12%  72,259,754   22,633   0.13%  80,726,280   24,414   0.12%  75,552,538   23,674   0.13%
Time deposits  112,041,544   286,326   1.04%  122,080,087   359,762   1.20%  107,895,810   229,158   0.85%  129,584,072   351,315   1.09%
Federal funds purchased and                                                
other borrowed funds  2,626,778   1,988   0.31%  7,742,000   4,474   0.23%  17,293,077   11,182   0.26%  12,350,604   6,576   0.21%
Repurchase agreements  28,289,246   19,638   0.28%  27,451,077   16,598   0.25%  25,538,488   17,933   0.28%  23,917,037   14,385   0.24%
Capital lease obligations  626,668   12,753   8.14%  700,225   14,212   8.12%  606,498   12,353   8.15%  683,027   13,875   8.13%
Junior subordinated debentures  12,887,000   100,678   3.17%  12,887,000   100,751   3.17%  12,887,000   101,655   3.16%  12,887,000   100,442   3.13%
Total $442,739,658  $727,514   0.67% $443,728,409  $793,290   0.73% $444,901,763  $672,304   0.61% $447,397,753  $777,996   0.70%
                                                
Net interest income     $5,278,957          $4,957,188          $5,221,193          $5,060,479     
Net interest spread (3)          3.90%          3.73%          3.80%          3.73%
Net interest margin (4)          4.01%          3.85%          3.90%          3.84%
 
(1)Included in gross loans are non-accrual loans with an average balance of $4,736,389$5,058,480 and $4,502,878$5,228,954 for the three
months ended March 31,June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Loans are stated before deduction of unearned discount and
allowance for loan losses.
(2)Included in other investments is the Company’s FHLBB Stock with an average balance of $2,744,300 and $3,044,700, respectively, $2,846,634
for the first three months ofended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and dividend payout rates of approximately 1.74%
and 1.49%, respectively, per quarter.
(3)Net interest spread is the difference between the average yield on average interest-earning assets and the average
rate paid on average interest-bearing liabilities.
(4)Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average earning assets.
 
 
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The average volume of interest-earning assets for the first three monthssecond quarter of 2015 increased $10,774,343$7,838,248, or 2.1%1.5% compared to the same period of 2014, and the average yield increased 11decreased two basis points.points to 4.41% for the second quarter of 2015 compared to 4.43% for the same quarter of 2014.  The average volume of loans increased $5,023,017,$5,324,092, or 1.1%1.2%, and the average yield increased 12declined by eight basis points.  The increase in yield is due to nearly $200,000 in interest income that was recaptured with the payoff of two loans that were in non-accrual status.  Interest earned on the loan portfolio equaled approximately 91.0%90.7% of total interest income for the first three monthssecond quarter of 2015 and 91.7%92.0% for the 2014 comparison period.  The average volume of the taxable investment portfolio (classified as available-for-sale) increased slightly by $42,932,$271,820, or 0.13%0.9%, for the same period, while the average yield increased 4937 basis points due in part to the shift to higher yielding mortgage backed securities late in the second quarter of 2014.  The average volume of the tax-exempt investment portfolio (classified as held-to-maturity) increased $4,036,574,$4,038,141, or 10.4%10.2%, between periods, while the average tax equivalent yield decreased 18increased 14 basis pointpoints year over year.  The average volume of sweep and interest-earning accounts, which is primarily made up of the interest-earning deposit account at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB), increased $1,972,220,decreased $1,693,471, or 102.3%40.2%.  TheseThe balance of these funds havehas remained relatively low as all excess cash has been used to fund loan growth.

In comparison, the average volume of interest-bearing liabilities for the first three monthssecond quarter of 2015 decreased $988,751,$2,495,990, or 0.2%0.6% over the 2014 comparison period, and the average rate paid on these liabilities decreased sixnine basis points.  The average volume of money market funds increased $8,427,171,$5,024,937, or 10.1%6.1%, while the average rate paid decreased four basis points.remained flat at 1.02%.  The increase in money market funds is due primarily to approximately $8,000,000 of construction related escrow accounts opened in the 4thfourth quarter of 2014, which are expected to remain in place into 2016.  The average volume of savings accounts increased $5,164,746$5,173,742 or 7.2%6.9% for the first three monthssecond quarter of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 due to the continued shift in product mix from time deposits to savings accounts as consumers anticipate higher rates in the near future.  As a result, theThe average total volume of time deposits, both retail and wholesale, decreased $10,038,543,$21,688,262, or 8.2%16.7%.  This includes average wholesale time deposits of $7,066,165.  The average volume of federal funds purchased and other borrowed funds decreased $5,115,222,increased $4,942,473, or 66.1%.40.0%, as short term advances were largely used in place of overnight funds in 2015.  A decrease of 1624 basis points is noted in the average rate paid on time deposits while an increase of eightfive basis points is noted on the average rate paid on federal funds purchased and other borrowed funds.  Interest paid on time deposits comprised 39.4% and 45.4%, respectively, of total interest expense for the first three months of 2015 and 2014.  The Company drew down short-term FHLBB advances totaling $15,000,000$30,000,000 in the firstsecond quarter of 2015 to fund loan growth and offset the seasonal runoff of municipal deposits.  This compares with $12,000,000$17,000,000 of FHLBB advances and $10,000,000$7,066,165 of brokered time deposits at March 31,June 30, 2014.

The prolonged low interest rate environment has resulted in continued pressure on the Company’s net interest spread and margin.  The Company’s earning assets are being both replaced with, and repricing to, lower interest rates, while the opportunity to reduce rates further on non-maturing interest-bearing deposits is limited given the already low rates paid on deposits.  BetweenFor the first three monthssecond quarter comparison periods of 2015 and 2014 the average yield in interest-earning assets stayed relatively flat, net of the aforementioned recapture of interest income from non-accrual loans, while the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased sixnine basis points.  Net interest margin for the first three monthssecond quarter was 4.01%3.80% for 2015, updown from 3.85%3.84% the prior year, due primarily toyear.

The following table shows the recaptured income.  Without this additional income,reconciliation between reported net interest margin would have been comparableincome and tax equivalent, net interest income for the year to the prior year.date comparison periods presented.

  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2015  2014 
       
Net interest income as presented $10,218,166  $9,761,137 
Effect of tax-exempt income  281,984   256,530 
   Net interest income, tax equivalent $10,500,150  $10,017,667 

 
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The following table presents average earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities supporting earning assets.  Interest income (excluding interest on non-accrual loans) and interest expense are both expressed on a tax equivalent basis, both in dollars and as a rate/yield for the comparison periods presented.

  Six Months Ended June 30, 
     2015        2014    
        Average        Average 
  Average  Income/  Rate/  Average  Income/  Rate/ 
  Balance  Expense  Yield  Balance  Expense  Yield 
Interest-Earning Assets                  
                   
 Loans (1) $453,180,622  $10,811,025   4.81% $448,006,236  $10,644,679   4.79%
 Taxable investment securities  31,758,150   207,647   1.32%  31,600,140   139,384   0.89%
 Tax-exempt investment securities  43,123,366   829,364   3.88%  39,086,004   754,500   3.89%
 Sweep and interest-earning accounts  3,207,206   4,260   0.27%  3,077,958   4,080   0.27%
 Other investments (2)  3,719,450   47,671   2.58%  3,920,270   46,310   2.38%
     Total $534,988,794  $11,899,967   4.49% $525,690,608  $11,588,953   4.45%
                         
Interest-Bearing Liabilities                        
                         
 Interest-bearing transaction accounts $114,728,976  $111,859   0.20% $113,564,182  $121,358   0.22%
 Money market accounts  89,645,735   446,545   1.00%  82,929,078   421,232   1.02%
 Savings deposits  79,084,511   47,751   0.12%  73,915,242   46,307   0.13%
 Time deposits  109,957,225   515,483   0.95%  125,852,809   711,077   1.14%
 Federal funds purchased and                        
  other borrowed funds  10,000,442   13,171   0.27%  10,059,033   11,049   0.22%
 Repurchase agreements  26,906,269   37,570   0.28%  25,674,294   30,983   0.24%
 Capital lease obligations  616,527   25,105   8.14%  691,579   28,087   8.12%
 Junior subordinated debentures  12,887,000   202,333   3.17%  12,887,000   201,193   3.15%
     Total $443,826,685  $1,399,817   0.64% $445,573,217  $1,571,286   0.71%
                         
Net interest income     $10,500,150          $10,017,667     
Net interest spread (3)          3.85%          3.74%
Net interest margin (4)          3.96%          3.84%
(1)  Included in gross loans are non-accrual loans with an average balance of $4,897,435 and $4,865,916 for the six
      months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  Loans are stated before deduction of unearned discount
      and allowance for loan losses.
(2)  Included in other investments is the Company’s FHLBB Stock with an average balance of $2,744,300 and $2,945,120,
      respectively, for the first six months of 2015 and 2014, and dividend payout rates of approximately 1.74% and 1.49%,
      respectively, six month period.
(3)  Net interest spread is the difference between the average yield on average interest-earning assets and the average
      rate paid on average interest-bearing liabilities.
(4)  Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average earning assets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2015, average interest-earning assets grew $9,298,186, or 1.8% compared with the same period in 2014, split between growth in commercial loan and municipal securities.

Interest income increased by $311,014, or 2.7% between periods resulting in a corresponding increase in yield on average assets of four basis points to 4.49%.  Contributing to the increase was a one-time recovery of non-accrual interest on loans during the first quarter of 2015 of approximately $200,000. Accordingly, management believes the three month average yield of 4.43% better reflects the true current yield on loans.

The investment portfolios also contributed to the increase in interest income with an increase of $68,263, or 49.0% in the interest income from the taxable investment securities.  Despite flat average balances, yields and income for the investment portfolio increased substantially year to date in 2015 compared to the prior year, due to the addition of mortgage backed securities as a portion of the portfolio.  The increased tax exempt income in 2015 of $74,864, or 9.9%, is a result of a higher volume of non-arbitrage municipal loans.
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The total cost of interest bearing liabilities declined by seven basis points for the first half of 2015 versus the first half of 2014, with the continued shift from time deposits to non-maturity products, and the repricing of the remaining time deposit balances to lower rates.

The resulting net interest spread and margin improved by 11 and 12 basis points, respectively, between the first six months of 2015 and the same period a year earlier.

The following table summarizes the variances in interest income and interest expense on a fully tax-equivalent basis for the periods presented for 2015 and 2014 resulting from volume changes in average assets and average liabilities and fluctuations in average rates earned and paid.

Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense
Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense
                   
  Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  Variance  Variance     Variance  Variance    
  Due to  Due to  Total  Due to  Due to  Total 
  Rate (1)  Volume (1)  Variance  Rate (1)  Volume (1)  Variance 
Average Interest-Earning Assets                  
 Loans $(90,720) $63,581  $( 27,139) $43,438  $122,908  $166,346 
 Taxable investment securities  28,924   644   29,568   67,566   697   68,263 
 Tax-exempt investment securities  15,445   37,452   52,897   (3,017)  77,881   74,864 
 Sweep and interest-earning accounts  116   (1,182)  (1,066)  7   173   180 
 Other investments  1,418   (656)  762   3,930   (2,569)  1,361 
     Total $(44,817) $99,839  $55,022  $111,924  $199,090  $311,014 
                         
Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities                        
 Interest-bearing transaction accounts $( 5,394) $1,312  $( 4,082) $( 10,770) $1,271  $( 9,499)
 Money market accounts  (816)  12,778   11,962   (8,660)  33,973   25,313 
 Savings deposits  (937)  1,677   740   (1,888)  3,332   1,444 
 Time deposits  (76,196)  (45,961)  (122,157)  (120,711)  (74,883)  (195,594)
 Federal funds purchased and                        
  other borrowed funds  2,018   2,588   4,606   2,200   (78)  2,122 
 Repurchase agreements  2,578   970   3,548   5,121   1,466   6,587 
 Capital lease obligations  33   (1,555)  (1,522)  48   (3,030)  (2,982)
 Junior subordinated debentures  1,213   0   1,213   1,140   0   1,140 
     Total $(77,501) $(28,191) $(105,692) $(133,520) $( 37,949) $(171,469)
                         
       Changes in net interest income $32,684  $128,030  $160,714  $245,444  $237,039  $482,483 
 
  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  Variance  Variance    
  Due to  Due to  Total 
  Rate (1)  Volume (1)  Variance 
Average Interest-Earning Assets         
 Loans $134,034  $59,451  $193,485 
 Taxable investment securities  38,607   88   38,695 
 Tax-exempt investment securities  (18,543)  40,510   21,967 
 Sweep and interest-earning accounts  (17)  1,264   1,247 
 Other investments  2,525   (1,926)  599 
     Total $156,606  $99,387  $255,993 
             
Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities            
 Interest-bearing transaction accounts $(5,323) $(94) $(5,417)
 Money market accounts  (8,052)  21,403   13,351 
 Savings deposits  (952)  1,656   704 
 Time deposits  (47,693)  (25,743)  (73,436)
 Federal funds purchased and  other borrowed funds  1,424   (3,910)  (2,486)
 Repurchase agreements  2,523   517   3,040 
 Capital lease obligations  17   (1,476)  (1,459)
 Junior subordinated debentures  (73)  0   (73)
     Total $(58,129) $(7,647) $(65,776)
             
       Changes in net interest income $214,735  $107,034  $321,769 

(1) Items which have shown a year-to-year increase in volume have variances allocated as follows:
          Variance due to rate = Change in rate x new volume
          Variance due to volume = Change in volume x old rate
     Items which have shown a year-to-year decrease in volume have variances allocated as follows:
          Variance due to rate = Change in rate x old volume
          Variances due to volume = Change in volume x new rate

 
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NON-INTEREST INCOME AND NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Non-interest Income

The components of non-interest income for the periods presented are as follows:

 Three Months Ended        Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended       
 March 31,  Change  June 30,  Change  June 30,  Change 
 2015  2014  $  %  2015  2014  $   %   2015   2014  $   % 
                                         
Service fees $631,437  $646,813  $(15,376)  -2.38% $642,981  $658,972  $(15,991)  -2.43% $1,274,418  $1,305,785  $(31,367)  -2.40%
Income from sold loans  200,675   249,130   (48,455)  -19.45%  247,565   260,330   (12,765)  -4.90%  448,240   509,460   (61,220)  -12.02%
Other income from loans  134,200   144,400   (10,200)  -7.06%  186,433   122,066   64,367   52.73%  320,632   266,466   54,166   20.33%
Net realized gain (loss) on sale of securities available-for-sale
  2,723   21,828   (19,105)  -87.53%  2,723   21,828   (19,105)  -87.53%
Income from CFSG Partners  93,846   79,812   14,034   17.58%  81,345   83,448   (2,103)  -2.52%  175,191   163,260   11,931   7.31%
Rental income on OREO properties  35,420   48,537   (13,117)  -27.02%  1,101   1,270   (169)  -13.31%  36,521   49,807   (13,286)  -26.67%
Exchange income  15,500   28,500   (13,000)  -45.61%  23,000   36,500   (13,500)  -36.99%  38,500   65,000   (26,500)  -40.77%
SERP fair value adjustment  10,971   16,048   (5,077)  -31.64%  (10,442)  28,690   (39,132)  -136.40%  529   44,738   (44,209)  -98.82%
Other income  90,738   100,261   (9,523)  -9.50%  129,775   124,118   5,657   4.56%  220,512   224,379   (3,867)  -1.72%
Total non-interest income $1,212,787  $1,313,501  $(100,714)  -7.67% $1,304,481  $1,337,222  $(32,741)  -2.45% $2,517,266  $2,650,723  $(133,457)  -5.03%
 
Total non-interest income decreased $100,714$32,741 for the second quarter of 2015 versus the same quarter last year and $133,457 for the first threesix months of 2015 versus the same period in 2014, with significant changes noted in the following:

Service fees declined a net 2.4%, with notable changes in the second quarter, including decreases of $24,108,$21,578, or 13.0%11.6%, in overdraft fees and $15,178,$11,611, or 20.2%16.8%, in paper statement fees as customers move to online banking, partially offset by an increase of $19,617,$23,663, or 8.8%10.1%, in Visa interchange fee income.

Income from sold loans decreased $48,455$12,765 for the second quarter, or 19.5%4.9%, and $61,220, or 12.0%, for the year to date, which is attributable primarily to a decrease in secondary market sales.loan sales in the first quarter of 2015 compared with 2014.

IncomeOther income from the Company’s trust and investment management affiliate, Community Financial Services Group (CFSG Partners),loans increased $14,034$64,367, or 52.7% for the second quarter due in part to an increase in2015, as documentation fees on all loan types have improved compared with the client base and assets under management, as well as an increase in the market value for various investments.  CFSG Partners is compensated chiefly through fees based on the assets under management from its clients.same period a year ago.

Exchange income decreased $13,000,$13,500, or 45.61%37.0%, for the second quarter, and $26,500, or 40.8%, for the six month period year over year due to the weakening Canadian Dollardollar during the first quarter 2015.

SERP fair value adjustment decreased $39,132, or 136.4% compared with the second quarter 2014 due to changes in equity markets.  For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the net adjustment was similar, with a decrease of $44,209 compared with the same period in 2014.

 
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Non-interest Expense

The components of non-interest expense for the periods presented are as follows:

 Three Months Ended        Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended       
 March 31,  Change  June 30,  Change  June 30,  Change 
 2015  2014  $  %  2015  2014  $   %   2015   2014  $   % 
                                         
Salaries and wages $1,655,152  $1,650,000  $5,152   0.31% $1,683,200  $1,650,000  $33,200   2.01% $3,338,352  $3,300,000  $38,352   1.16%
Employee benefits  664,153   631,197   32,956   5.22%  672,527   573,501   99,026   17.27%  1,336,680   1,204,698   131,982   10.96%
Occupancy expenses, net  690,303   684,198   6,105   0.89%  609,365   623,843   (14,478)  -2.32%  1,299,667   1,308,041   (8,374)  -0.64%
Other expenses                                                
Computer outsourcing  118,567   104,055   14,512   13.95%  124,302   105,533   18,769   17.78%  242,869   209,588   33,281   15.88%
Service contracts - administrative  97,752   109,114   (11,362)  -10.41%  57,915   116,614   (58,699)  -50.34%  155,667   225,728   (70,061)  -31.04%
Telephone expense  81,141   81,239   (98)  -0.12%  78,572   82,479   (3,907)  -4.74%  159,713   163,718   (4,005)  -2.45%
Loss on limited partnerships  100,860   110,958   (10,098)  -9.10%  100,860   110,958   (10,098)  -9.10%  201,720   221,916   (20,196)  -9.10%
Collection & non-accruing loan                                                
expense  12,000   21,643   (9,643)  -44.55%  41,005   (26,469)  67,474   254.92%  53,005   (4,826)  57,831   1198.32%
OREO expense  12,966   42,840   (29,874)  -69.73%  67,320   7,563   59,757   790.12%  80,286   50,403   29,883   59.29%
Debit cards/ATM cards losses  5,787   5,869   (82)  -1.40%  7,933   10,759   (2,826)  -26.27%  13,720   16,628   (2,908)  -17.49%
ATM fees  87,403   93,736   (6,333)  -6.76%  95,375   92,333   3,042   3.29%  182,778   186,069   (3,291)  -1.77%
State deposit tax  137,790   135,269   2,521   1.86%  137,905   135,794   2,111   1.55%  275,695   271,063   4,632   1.71%
Other miscellaneous expenses  1,133,715   1,042,078   91,637   8.79%  1,103,561   894,540   209,021   23.37%  2,136,416   1,825,660   310,756   17.02%
Total non-interest expense $4,797,589  $4,712,196  $85,393   1.81% $4,779,840  $4,377,448  $402,392   9.19% $9,476,568  $8,978,686  $497,882   5.55%
 
Total non-interest expense increased $85,393$402,392, or 9.2%, for the second quarter of 2015 compared to the same quarter in 2014 and $497,882, or 5.6%, for the first threesix months of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 with significant changes noted in the following:

Employee benefitsSalaries increased $32,956,$33,200, or 5.2%2.0%, primarily as a result of increased discretionary profit sharing contributions to the employee retirement plan recorded in the first quarter of 2015 comparedseverance cost accruals associated with the prior year.closure of two branch offices in July 2015.

Employee benefits increased $99,026, or 17.3%, due to group insurance premium increases of $60,649, and increased retirement account contributions of $32,874.  Employee benefits for the six months ended June 30, 2015 increased $131,982, or 10.9% year over year with similar increases.

Computer outsourcing increased $14,512$18,769, or 17.8%, for the quarter and $33,281, or 15.9%, year to date with the continued addition of services being performed by a third party.

Service contracts – administrative decreased $11,362,$58,699, or 10.4%50.3%, for the quarter compared with the prior year.year due to the reallocation of certain occupancy related expenses.

Collection & non-accruing loan expense increased $57,831 during the first six months of 2015 compared with the prior year, as the bank had substantial recoveries in 2014 which offset expenses, and this has not occurred in 2015.

OREO expense year to date is down $29,874, or 69.7%,in the second quarter of 2015 increased by $59,757 compared with the same period in 2014 asdue primarily to a write-down of $45,320 in the bank held fewer propertiessecond quarter of 2015, with no write-down taken in OREO that required significant carrying costs.the same period of the prior year.

Other miscellaneous expenses increased $209,021, or 23.4% in the second quarter, due primarily to the $110,850 increase in printing & supplies expense associated with the mandatory re-issuance of customer debit cards with enhanced security chip technology.  In addition, advertising expense increased $30,954 in the second quarter with upgrades to the bank’s website.

Losses
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APPLICABLE INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes decreased $100,722, or 21.1% to $375,817 for the second quarter of 2015 compared to the second quarter of 2014, and $35,903, or 4.5%, for the first six months of 2015 compared to the first six months of 2014, with provisions of $771,320 and $807,223, respectively.  The decrease was primarily due to lower income before taxes. Income before taxes was $1,453,521 for the second quarter of 2015 compared to $1,760,925 for the second quarter of 2014 and $2,958,864 for the first six months of 2015 and $3,163,174 for the first six months of 2014.  Tax credits related to limited partnerships amounted to $107,928 and $128,130, respectively, for the second quarter of 2015 and 2014 and $215,856 and $256,260, respectively, for the first six months of 2015 and 2014.

Pursuant to Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-01, Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects, effective December 15, 2014, losses related to limited partnership investments, are included in other miscellaneous expenses in the table aboveas a component of tax expense and amounted to $100,860 and $110,958 for the second quarters of 2015 and 2014, respectively and $201,720 and $221,916 for the first threesix months of 2015 and 2014, respectively.  These investments provide tax benefits, including tax credits, and are designed to provide an effective yield between 8% and 10%.

Losses relating to the Company’s New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) investment are recorded as a separate component of tax expense and for the first three monthssecond quarter of 2015 amounted to $40,473 compared to $36,822 for the second quarter of 2014 and for the first threesix months of 2015 and 2014 with tax credits amountingamounted to $33,809 for both comparison periods.$80,946 and $73,644, respectively.  The Company amortizes these investments under the effective yield method.

APPLICABLE INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes increased $74,917, or 34.1%, for the first three months of 2015 compared to the first three months of 2014, with provisions of $294,643 and $219,726, respectively.  The increase was primarily due to higher income before taxes.  Income before taxes was $1,404,484 for the first three months of 2015 and $1,291,291 for the first three months of 2014, with tax credits of $107,928 and $128,130, respectively.

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CHANGES IN FINANCIAL CONDITION

The following table reflects the composition of the Company's major categories of assets and liabilities as a percentage of total assets or liabilities and shareholders’ equity, as the case may be, as of the dates indicated:

 March 31, 2015  December 31, 2014  March 31, 2014  June 30, 2015  December 31, 2014  June 30, 2014 
Assets                                    
Loans $452,573,594   77.29% $447,804,955   76.32% $452,230,767   77.55% $459,482,050   79.70% $447,804,955   76.32% $450,593,304   80.14%
Securities available-for-sale  31,806,566   5.43%  32,946,894   5.62%  31,187,390   5.35%  31,204,034   5.41%  32,946,894   5.62%  31,198,958   5.55%
Securities held-to-maturity  42,831,982   7.31%  41,810,945   7.13%  38,919,299   6.67%  25,738,769   4.46%  41,810,945   7.13%  22,966,558   4.08%
                                                
Liabilities                                                
Time deposits $110,441,209   18.86% $113,022,276   19.26% $131,255,748   22.51% $105,657,746   18.33% $113,022,276   19.26% $125,834,609   22.38%
Savings deposits  80,299,343   13.71%  77,029,722   13.13%  74,187,411   12.72%  81,578,169   14.15%  77,029,722   13.13%  75,556,376   13.44%
Demand deposits  82,409,999   14.07%  88,758,469   15.13%  80,608,105   13.82%  84,396,417   14.64%  88,758,469   15.13%  81,327,974   14.46%
Interest-bearing transaction accounts  113,984,797   19.47%  125,388,872   21.37%  112,378,796   19.27%  111,758,309   19.39%  125,388,872   21.37%  104,820,943   18.64%
Money market accounts  89,983,921   15.37%  88,820,124   15.14%  84,177,510   14.44%  71,676,688   12.43%  88,820,124   15.14%  67,525,017   12.01%
Federal funds purchased  0   0.00%  0   0.00%  2,915,000   0.52%
Short-term advances  15,000,000   2.56%  0   0.00%  6,000,000   1.03%  30,000,000   5.20%  0   0.00%  11,000,000   1.96%
Long-term advances  0   0.00%  0   0.00%  6,000,000   1.03%  0   0.00%  0   0.00%  6,000,000   1.07%


The Company's loan portfolio at March 31,June 30, 2015 increased $4,768,639,$11,677,095, or 1.1%2.6%, from December 31, 2014 and $342,827,$8,888,746, or 0.1%2.0%, year over year.  These increases reflect continued strong commercial loan growth during the first quartersix months of 2015 and moderate growth year over year.which has offset the continued decline in the residential loan portfolio.  The Company set goals to increase its commercial loan portfolio, and with the help of a seasoned commercial lending team with a strong presence in the small business community, these goals are becoming a reality.  Most of the growth in the commercial loan portfolio has occurred in the Company’s Washington County (Central Vermont) market.  Securities available-for-sale decreased $1,140,328,remained stable through the three periods reported, ending the second quarter essentially unchanged compared with the same period in 2014.  Securities held-to-maturity increased $2,772,211, or 3.5%12.1%, fromat June 30, 2015, compared with a year prior, and declined $16,072,176 compared to December 31, 2014 to March 31, 2015, and increased $619,176, or 2.0%, year over year. The Company has used sales, calls and maturities from its available-for-sale portfolio to help fund this loan growth, contributingdue to the decrease in the first quartermaturity of 2015.  Securities held-to-maturity increased $1,021,037, or 2.4%, during the first three months of 2015, and $3,912,683, or 10.1%, year over year.municipal tax anticipation loans.  Held-to-maturity securities are made up of investments from the Company’s municipal customers in its service areas.  The increasedecrease is duecyclical in nature as June 30 is the end of the annual municipal finance cycle for school districts in Vermont.  Tax anticipation loans for fiscal year 2016 were funded on July 1, 2015, replenishing this asset class to a higher volume in non-arbitrage lending as well as traditional loans and lines of credit,comparable level with several new municipal customers obtained during the year.maturing securities.

Total deposits decreased $15,900,194,$37,952,134, or 3.2%7.7%, from December 31, 2014 to March 31,June 30, 2015 and $5,488,301,$2,410 or 1.1%0%, year over year.  The decrease compared with December 31, 2014 is primarily the result of municipal deposit runoff associated with the repayment of tax anticipation loans.  Time deposits decreased $2,581,067,$7,364,530, or 2.3%6.5%, from December 31, 2014 to March 31,June 30, 2015 and $20,815,539,$20,176,863, or 15.9%16.0%, year over year as retail customers continue to roll maturing funds into non-maturity deposits, and $10,000,000 of CDARS one way funds obtained in the first quarter of 2014 were not replaced.replaced at maturity.  As a result, savings deposits increased in both comparison periods; $3,269,621periods, by $4,548,447 or 4.3%5.9% year to date, and $6,111,932,$6,021,793, or 8.2%8.0%, year to year.  Demand deposits decreased $6,348,470,$4,362,052, or 7.2%4.9%, during the first three monthssecond quarter of 2015, and increased $1,801,894, or 2.2%, year to year.  Business demand deposits increased $1,851,255,$3,068,443, or 3.8%, year to year, accounting for much of the overall increase.  Interest-bearing transaction accounts decreased $11,404,075, or 9.1%, during the first three months of 2015, but reported an increase of $1,606,001, or 1.4%, year to year.  The seasonal runoff of government agency accounts is reflected in the decrease in interest-bearing transaction accounts during the first three months of 2015.  Short-term advances from the FHLBB totaling $15,000,000$30,000,000 were reported at March 31,June 30, 2015 compared to no borrowings at December 31, 2014 and $12,000,000$17,000,000 in combined short-term and long-term advances at March 31,June 30, 2014. This fluctuation is due to the seasonal outflow of municipal deposits and continued loan growth.
 
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RISK MANAGEMENT

Interest Rate Risk and Asset and Liability Management - Management actively monitors and manages the Company’s interest rate risk exposure and attempts to structure the balance sheet to maximize net interest income while controlling its exposure to interest rate risk.  The Company's Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO) is made up of the Executive Officers and all thecertain Vice Presidents of the Bank.  The ALCO formulates strategies to manage interest rate risk by evaluating the impact on earnings and capital of such factors as current interest rate forecasts and economic indicators, potential changes in such forecasts and indicators, liquidity and various business strategies.  The ALCO meets at least quarterly to review financial statements, liquidity levels, yields and spreads to better understand, measure, monitor and control the Company’s interest rate risk.  In the ALCO process, the committee members apply policy limits set forth in the Asset Liability, Liquidity and Investment policies approved and periodically reviewed by the Company’s Board of Directors.  The ALCO's methods for evaluating interest rate risk include an analysis of the effects of interest rate changes on net interest income and an analysis of the Company's interest rate sensitivity "gap", which provides a static analysis of the maturity and repricing characteristics of the entire balance sheet.  The ALCO Policy also includes a contingency funding plan to help management prepare for unforeseen liquidity restrictions, including hypothetical severe liquidity crises.

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Interest rate risk represents the sensitivity of earnings to changes in market interest rates.  As interest rates change, the interest income and expense streams associated with the Company’s financial instruments also change, thereby impacting net interest income (NII), the primary component of the Company’s earnings.  Fluctuations in interest rates can also have an impact on liquidity.  The ALCO uses an outside consultant to perform rate shock simulations to the Company's net interest income, as well as a variety of other analyses.  It is the ALCO’s function to provide the assumptions used in the modeling process.  Assumptions used in prior period simulation models are regularly tested by comparing projected NII with actual NII.  The ALCO utilizes the results of the simulation model to quantify the estimated exposure of NII and liquidity to sustained interest rate changes.  The simulation model captures the impact of changing interest rates on the interest income received and interest expense paid on all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities reflected on the Company’s balance sheet.  The model also simulates the balance sheet’s sensitivity to a prolonged flat rate environment. All rate scenarios are simulated assuming a parallel shift of the yield curve; however further simulations are performed utilizing non-parallel changes in the yield curve.   The results of this sensitivity analysis are compared to the ALCO policy limits which specify a maximum tolerance level for NII exposure over a 1-year horizon, assuming no balance sheet growth, given a 200 basis point (bp) shift upward and a 100 bp shift downward in interest rates.

Under the Company’s rate sensitivity modeling, in the current flat rate environment, NII levels are projected to be flat as the downward pressure on asset yields is projected to slow down as cash flow is replaced at equal yields.  Funding costs are expected to provide slight relief as longer-term funding is retiredtime deposits mature and are replaced at current rates.  In a rising rate environment, NII is expected to trend upward as the short-term asset base (cash and adjustable rate loans) quickly cycle upward while the retail funding base (deposits) lags the market.  If rates paid on deposits have to be increased more and/or more quickly than projected, the expected benefit to rising rates would be reduced.  In a falling rate environment, NII is expected to trend in-line with the current rate environment scenario for the first year of the simulation as asset yield erosion is offset by decreasing funding costs.  Thereafter, net interest income is projected to experience sustained downward pressure as funding costs reach their assumed floors and asset yields continue to reprice into the lower rate environment.

The following table summarizes the estimated impact on the Company's NII over a twelve month period, assuming a gradual parallel shift of the yield curve beginning March 31,June 30, 2015:

Rate ChangePercent Change in NII
  
Down 100 basis points-.60%
Up 200 basis points6.00%5.70%


The amounts shown in the table are well within the ALCO Policy limits.  However, those amounts do not represent a forecast and should not be relied upon as indicative of future results.  While assumptions used in the ALCO process, including the interest rate simulation analyses, are developed based upon current economic and local market conditions, and expected future conditions, the Company cannot provide any assurances as to the predictive nature of these assumptions, including how customer preferences or competitor influences might change.
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Credit Risk - As a financial institution, one of the primary risks the Company manages is credit risk, the risk of loss stemming from borrowers’ failure to repay loans or inability to meet other contractual obligations.  The Company’s Board of Directors prescribes policies for managing credit risk, including Loan, Appraisal and Environmental policies.  These policies are supplemented by comprehensive underwriting standards and procedures.  The Company maintains a Credit Administration Department whose function includes credit analysis and monitoring of and reporting on the status of the loan portfolio, including delinquent and non-performing loan trends. The Company also monitors concentration of credit risk in a variety of areas, including portfolio mix, the level of loans to individual borrowers and their related interest, loans to industry segments, and the geographic distribution of commercial real estate loans. Loans are reviewed periodically by an independent loan review firm in order to assure accuracy of the Company's internal risk ratings and compliance with various internal policies and procedures and regulatory guidance.

As of March 31,June 30, 2015, the residential mortgage portfolio, consisting of first mortgages and junior liens, accounted for 45.6%44.8% of the Company’s loan portfolio, down from 47.8%47.5% a year ago, consistent with the company’sCompany’s strategy to grow the commercial loan portfolio.  The drop is also attributable to the late 2014 increase in long-term interest rates that brought to an end the large volume of refinance activity seen in recent years. Early 2015 saw mortgage rates decrease once again, spurring some refinance activity; home purchase activity is seeing a modest increase.  The Company originates and services a mortgage loan portfolio of traditional mortgage products and does not engage inoffer higher risk loan products such as option adjustable rate mortgage products, high loan-to-value products, interest only mortgages, subprime loans and products with deeply discounted teaser rates. Residential mortgages with loan-to-values exceeding 80% are generally covered by private mortgage insurance (PMI).  A 90% loan-to-value residential mortgage product without PMI is only available to borrowers with excellent credit and low debt-to-income ratios and has not been widely originated.  Junior lien home equity products make up approximately 22%21% of the residential mortgage portfolio with maximum loan-to-value ratios, (includingincluding senior liens)liens, of 80%.

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The Company’s strategy is to continue growing the commercial & industrial and commercial real estate portfolios. Consistent with the strategic focus on commercial lending, both segments saw solid growth during 2014 that has continued into 2015.  Commercial & industrial and commercial real estate loans together comprised 50.4%50.8% of the Company’s loan portfolio at March 31,June 30, 2014, growing to 51.6% at December 31, 2014 and 52.8%53.6% at March 31,June 30, 2015.  The increase in the size of the commercial loan portfolio has also increased geographic diversification, with much of the growth in commercial loans occurring in central Vermont and in Chittenden County.

Risk in the Company’s commercial & industrial and commercial real estate loan portfolios is mitigated in part by government guarantees issued by federal agencies such as the U.S. Small Business Administration and U.SU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. At March 31,June 30, 2015, the Company had $28,122,391$27,550,093 in guaranteed loans with guaranteed balances of $22,126,317,$21,617,082, compared to $27,410,531 in guaranteed loans with guaranteed balances of $21,585,884 at December 31, 2014 and $24,935,592$24,725,030 in guaranteed loans with guaranteed balances of $19,799,898$19,491,555 at March 31,June 30, 2014.

The following table reflects the composition of the Company's loan portfolio, by portfolio segment, as a percentage of total loans as of the dates indicated:

 March 31, 2015  December 31, 2014  March 31, 2014  June 30, 2015  December 31, 2014  June 30, 2014 
                                    
Commercial & industrial $67,447,337   14.90% $64,390,220   14.38% $60,728,808   13.43% $73,561,125   16.01% $64,390,220   14.38% $64,475,384   14.31%
Commercial real estate  171,453,104   37.88%  166,611,830   37.21%  167,369,628   37.01%  172,565,221   37.56%  166,611,830   37.21%  164,302,843   36.46%
1 - 4 family residential - 1st lien  161,594,311   35.71%  163,966,124   36.62%  171,561,880   37.94%  162,109,916   35.28%  163,966,124   36.62%  169,367,709   37.59%
1 - 4 family residential - Jr lien  44,678,956   9.87%  44,801,483   10.00%  44,528,723   9.84%  43,816,552   9.53%  44,801,483   10.00%  44,564,026   9.89%
Consumer  7,399,886   1.64%  8,035,298   1.79%  8,041,728   1.78%  7,429,236   1.62%  8,035,298   1.79%  7,883,342   1.75%
Total loans  452,573,594   100.00%  447,804,955   100.00%  452,230,767   100.00%  459,482,050   100.00%  447,804,955   100.00%  450,593,304   100.00%
Deduct (add):                                                
Allowance for loan losses  5,003,049       4,905,874       4,837,578       5,095,212       4,905,874       4,876,816     
Unearned loan fees  (303,949)      (303,394)      (290,265)    
Deferred net loan costs  (307,235)      (303,394)      (288,237)    
  4,699,100       4,602,480       4,547,313       4,787,977       4,602,480       4,588,579     
Net loans $447,874,494      $443,202,475      $447,683,454      $454,694,073      $443,202,475      $446,004,725     
 
The Company works actively with customers early in the delinquency process to help them to avoid default and foreclosure. With the economic recovery continuing, the levels of both Group B (Management Involved) and Group C (Unacceptable Risk) loans (as defined in Note 5 to the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements) showed gradual improvement throughout 2012 and into 2013 and thus the loan loss reserve factors for trends in delinquency and non-accrual loans and criticized and classified loans were gradually decreased. However, qualitative factors were increased principally to account for growth in the commercial & industrial and commercial real estate segments of the loan portfolio.  During 2013 and into 2014, lower loan losses were offset by strong commercial loan volume, the deterioration of several commercial & industrial and commercial real estate loans and the migration of some past due residential loans to later stage delinquency, resulting in increases in the associated loan loss reserve qualitative factors.  The first three monthsContinued growth in the level of 2015 have seen relatively stable levels ofthe loan loss reserve is attributable to gradual increases in both Group B and C loans withduring the first six months of 2015, as well as continued growth in the reserve principally attributable to growth in the commercial & industrial and commercial real estate portfolios.
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Commercial & industrial and commercial real estate loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when there is deterioration in the financial position of the borrower, payment in full of principal and interest is not expected, and/or principal or interest has been in default for 90 days or more. However, such a loan need not be placed on non-accrual status if it is both well secured and in the process of collection.  Residential mortgages and home equity loans are considered for non-accrual status at 90 days past due and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.  The Company obtains current property appraisals or market value analyses and considers the cost to carry and sell collateral in order to assess the level of specific allocations required. Consumer loans are generally not placed in non-accrual but are charged off by the time they reach 120 days past due. When a loan is placed in non-accrual status, the Company's policy is to reverse the accrued interest against current period income and to discontinue the accrual of interest until the borrower clearly demonstrates the ability and intention to resume normal payments, typically demonstrated by regular timely payments for a period of not less than six months.  Interest payments received on non-accrual or impaired loans are generally applied as a reduction of the loan principal balance.  Deferred taxes are calculated monthly, based on interest amounts that would have accrued through the normal accrual process.

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The Company’s non-performing assets were relatively unchanged, decreasing $13,518increasing $146,264 or 0.21%2.2% during the first threesix months of 2015.  Several past due C&I loanscommercial & industrial and residential real estate loans were moved from accruing to non-accrual status.status, but these additions were more than offset by the resolution of several other problem loans.  Claims receivable on related government guarantees were $96,381$88,177 at March 31,June 30, 2015 compared to $222,836$365,147 at March 31, 2014.June 30, 2014, with numerous USDA and SBA claims settled and paid throughout the year.

The following table reflects the composition of the Company's non-performing assets, by portfolio segment, as a percentage of total non-performing assets as of the dates indicated:

 March 31, 2015  December 31, 2014  March 31, 2014  June 30, 2015  December 31, 2014  June 30, 2014 
                                    
Loans past due 90 days or more                                    
and still accruing                                    
Commercial & industrial $0   0.00% $23,579   0.36% $0   0.00% $0   0.00% $23,579   0.36% $102,961   1.53%
Commercial real estate  5,313   0.08%  5,313   0.08%  5,313   0.09%  5,313   0.08%  5,313   0.08%  5,313   0.08%
Residential real estate - 1st lien  316,165   4.86%  980,138   15.04%  557,640   9.63%  528,211   7.93%  980,138   15.04%  231,085   3.43%
Residential real estate - Jr lien  13,375   0.21%  115,852   1.78%  79,722   1.38%  82,021   1.23%  115,852   1.78%  57,241   0.85%
Consumer  7,580   0.12%  0   0.00%  0   0.00%  8,987   0.13%  0   0.00%  17,927   0.27%
Total  342,433   5.27%  1,124,882   17.26%  642,675   11.10%  624,532   9.37%  1,124,882   17.26%  414,527   6.16%
                                                
Non-accrual loans (1)                                                
Commercial & industrial  945,226   14.53%  552,386   8.48%  477,572   8.24%  767,235   11.51%  552,386   8.48%  1,347,748   20.00%
Commercial real estate  2,174,472   33.44%  1,934,096   29.68%  1,299,476   22.43%  1,909,917   28.66%  1,934,096   29.68%  1,661,324   24.66%
Residential real estate - 1st lien  1,420,371   21.84%  1,263,046   19.38%  2,047,423   35.34%  1,927,300   28.93%  1,263,046   19.38%  1,943,475   28.84%
Residential real estate - Jr lien  382,451   5.88%  404,061   6.20%  460,590   7.95%  311,571   4.68%  404,061   6.20%  453,304   6.73%
Total  4,922,520   75.69%  4,153,589   63.74%  4,285,061   73.96%  4,916,023   73.78%  4,153,589   63.74%  5,405,851   80.23%
                                                
Other real estate owned  1,238,320   19.04%  1,238,320   19.00%  865,820   14.94%  1,122,500   16.85%  1,238,320   19.00%  916,820   13.61%
                                                
Total $6,503,273   100.00% $6,516,791   100.00% $5,793,556   100.00% $6,663,055   100.00% $6,516,791   100.00% $6,737,198   100.00%

(1)  No consumer loans were in non-accrual status as of the consolidated balance sheet dates.  In accordance with Company policy, delinquent consumer loans are charged off at 120 days past due.
 
As of June 30, 2015, the Company is contractually committed to lend up to $450,000 in additional funds to one debtor with an impaired SBA guaranteed cap line of credit; that debtor’s loan relationship is expected to strengthen as a result of a prior troubled debt restructuring.  With this exception, as of the balance sheet dates, the Company was not contractually committed to lend additional funds to debtors with impaired, non-accrual or modified loans.
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The Company’s Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs) are principally a result of extending loan repayment terms to relieve cash flow difficulties. The Company has only infrequently reduced interest rates for borrowers below the current market rate. The Company has not forgiven principal or reduced accrued interest within the terms of original restructurings, nor has it converted variable rate terms to fixed rate terms.restructurings.  Management evaluates each TDR situation on its own merits and does not foreclose the granting of any particular type of concession. The Non-Performing Assets table above includes 1521 TDRs totaling $1,903,229$2,642,536 that were past due 90 days or more or in non-accrual status as of March 31,June 30, 2015, compared to 12 TDRs totaling $1,777,463 as of December 31, 2014 and 1215 TDRs totaling $1,887,555$2,021,140 as of March 31,June 30, 2014.  The remainder of the Company’s TDRs consist of 19 residential mortgage loans, one home equity loan, and one commercial real estate loan and one commercial & industrial loan totaling $1,968,634$1,967,437 at March 31,June 30, 2015 compared to 18 residential mortgage loans and one commercial real estate loan totaling $1,740,246 at December 31, 2014 and 1314 residential mortgage loans twoand one commercial real estate loans, and three commercial & industrial loansloan totaling $1,561,342$1,214,617 at March 31,June 30, 2014.

The Company’s OREO portfolio at March 31,June 30, 2015 consisted of four residential properties and one commercial property acquired through the normal foreclosure process and one residential property the Company took control of and anticipates selling during the second quarter of 2015, compared to four residential properties and one commercial property at December 31, 2014 and twothree residential properties and one commercial property at March 31,June 30, 2014.  All properties were acquired through the normal foreclosure process or by deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.  The Company sold two of the residential properties with balances totaling $70,500 which were taken into the portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2014 and acquired one residential property with a balance of $70,500 that the Company took control of during the first three months of 2015,2015.  The Company recorded a write-down of $45,320 on one of the residential properties resulting in no changea decrease of $115,820 in the balance of the Company’sits OREO portfolio, to end the first six months of $1,238,320.2015 at $1,122,500.

Allowance for loan losses and provisions - The Company maintains an allowance for loan losses (allowance) at a level that management believes is appropriate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the measurement date (See Critical Accounting Policies). Although the Company, in establishing the allowance, considers the inherent losses in individual loans and pools of loans, the allowance is a general reserve available to absorb all credit losses in the loan portfolio.  No part of the allowance is segregated to absorb losses from any particular loan or segment of loans.

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When establishing the allowance each quarter the Company applies a combination of historical loss factors and qualitative factors to loan segments, including residential first and junior lien mortgages, commercial real estate, commercial & industrial, and consumer loan portfolios. No changes were made to the allowance methodology during the first three months of 2015.  The Company will shorten or lengthen its look back period for determining average portfolio historical loss rates as the economy either contracts or expands; during a period of economic contraction, a shortening of the look back period may more conservatively reflect the current economic climate. The highest loss rates experienced for the look back period are applied to the various segments in establishing the allowance.

The reserve methodology was modified during the quarter ending June 30, 2015 to eliminate using the higher of the  1999-2001 losses as compared to current losses, by eliminating use of the 1999-2001 period.  The 1999-2001 information has become dated and the bank’s credit portfolio management has evolved during that time.  The revised methodology now considers the highest annual loss rates for the most recent one to five year look back periods for each segment of the portfolio.  This change resulted in a reduction to required reserves of $529,234.

The Company then applies numerous qualitative factors to each of these segmentssegment of the loan portfolio. Those factors include the levels of and trends in delinquencies and non-accrual loans, criticized and classified assets, volumes and terms of loans, and the impact of any loan policy changes. Experience, ability and depth of lending personnel, levels of policy and documentation exceptions, national and local economic trends, the competitive environment, and concentrations of credit are also factors considered.  Adjustments were made to the commercial and commercial real estate qualitative factors to adjust for the impact of the change in methodology, principally in the area of loan growth, loan policy, and delinquency factors.  The commercial and commercial real estate factors were each increased a total of 10 basis points, amounting to increases of $171,000 and $70,000 respectively.  The unallocated reserve increased from $197,939 at March 31, 2015 to $455,117 at June 30, 2015.  While unallocated reserves have increased, they are considered by management to be appropriate in light of the Company’s continued growth strategy and shift in the portfolio from residential loans to commercial and commercial real estate loans and the risk associated with the relatively new, unseasoned loans in those portfolios.

The adequacy of the allowance is reviewed quarterly by the risk management committee of the Board of Directors and then presented to the full Board of Directors for approval.

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The following table summarizes the Company's loan loss experience for the periods presented:

 As of or three Months Ended March 31,  As of or for the six months ended June 30, 
 2015  2014  2015  2014 
            
Loans outstanding, end of period $452,573,594  $452,230,767  $459,482,050  $450,593,304 
Average loans outstanding during period $450,715,745  $425,482,216  $453,180,622  $448,006,236 
Non-accruing loans, end of period $4,922,520  $4,285,061  $4,916,023  $5,405,851 
Non-accruing loans, net of government guarantees $4,147,131  $3,926,162  $4,140,634  $4,449,212 
                
Allowance, beginning of period $4,905,874  $4,854,915  $4,905,874  $4,854,915 
Loans charged off:                
Commercial & industrial  (35,059)  (16,680)  (35,059)  (87,214)
Commercial real estate  0   (100,000)  0   (130,819)
Residential real estate - 1st lien  (15,874)  0   (94,575)  0 
Residential real estate - Jr lien  (20,199)  0   (20,199)  0 
Consumer loans  (5,290)  (51,528)  (28,105)  (65,769)
Total loans charged off  (76,422)  (168,208)  (177,938)  (283,802)
Recoveries(1):                
Commercial & industrial  5,607   112   42,913   2,236 
Residential real estate - 1st lien  6,042   9,373   6,042   11,098 
Residential real estate - Jr lien  60   60   120   120 
Consumer loans  11,888   6,326   18,201   22,249 
Total recoveries  23,597   15,871   67,276   35,703 
Net loans charged off  (52,825)  (152,337)  (110,662)  (248,099)
Provision charged to income  150,000   135,000   300,000   270,000 
Allowance, end of period $5,003,049  $4,837,578  $5,095,212  $4,876,816 
                
Net charge offs to average loans outstanding  0.012%  0.036%  0.024%  0.055%
Provision charged to income as a percent of average loans  0.033%  0.032%  0.066%  0.060%
Allowance to average loans outstanding  1.110%  1.137%  1.124%  1.089%
Allowance to non-accruing loans  101.636%  112.894%  103.645%  90.214%
Allowance to non-accruing loans net of government guarantees  120.639%  123.214%  123.054%  109.611%

(1)  There were no recoveries forNo commercial real estate loansrecoveries were recorded during the periods presented in the table above.

The Company increased its provision during the first threesix months of 2015, resulting in a provision of $150,000$300,000 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2015 compared to $135,000$270,000 for the same period in 2014, an increase of $15,000$30,000 or 11.1%.  The increase in the provision is principally related to loan portfolio growth and the strategic increase in commercial and commercial real estate lending.  The Company’s allowance coverage of non-accruing loans as of the end of the first threesix months of 2015 reflected a decreasean increase year over year as did the coverage of non-accruing loans net of government guarantees, but are stilland remain within the historical ranges for their respective coverages.  The Company has an experienced collections department that continues to work actively with borrowers to resolve problem loans and manage the OREO portfolio, and management continues to monitor the loan portfolio closely.

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Specific allocations to the allowance are made for certain impaired loans. Impaired loans include loans to a borrower that in aggregate are greater than $100,000 and that are in non-accrual status or are current year troubled debt restructurings. A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due, including interest and principal, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Company will review all the facts and circumstances surrounding non-accrual loans and on a case-by-case basis may consider loans below the threshold as impaired when such treatment is material to the financial statements.  See Note 5 to the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for information on the recorded investment in impaired loans and their related allocations.

The portion of the allowance termed "unallocated" is established to absorb inherent losses that exist as of the measurement date although not specifically identified through management's process for estimating credit losses.  While the allowance is described as consisting of separate allocated portions, the entire allowance is available to support loan losses, regardless of category.
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Market Risk - In addition to credit risk in the Company’s loan portfolio and liquidity risk in its loan and deposit-taking operations, the Company’s business activities also generate market risk.  Market risk is the risk of loss in a financial instrument arising from adverse changes in market prices and rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and equity prices.  Declining capital markets can result in fair value adjustments necessary to record decreases in the value of the investment portfolio for other-than-temporary-impairment.  The Company does not have any market risk sensitive instruments acquired for trading purposes.  The Company’s market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk inherent in its lending and deposit taking activities. During times of recessionary periods, a declining housing market can result in an increase in loan loss reserves or ultimately an increase in foreclosures.  Interest rate risk is directly related to the different maturities and repricing characteristics of interest-bearing assets and liabilities, as well as to loan prepayment risks, early withdrawal of time deposits, and the fact that the speed and magnitude of responses to interest rate changes vary by product.  The prolonged weak economy and disruption in the financial markets in recent years may heighten the Company’s market risk.  As discussed above under "Interest Rate Risk and Asset and Liability Management", the Company actively monitors and manages its interest rate risk through the ALCO process.

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and risk-sharing commitments on certain sold loans.  Such instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet.  The contract or notional amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments. During the first threesix months of 2015, the Company did not engage in any activity that created any additional types of off-balance sheet risk.

The Company generally requires collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk. The Company's financial instruments whose contract amount represents credit risk were as follows:

 Contract or Notional Amount  Contract or Notional Amount 
 March 31,  December 31,  June 30,  December 31, 
 2015  2014  2015  2014 
            
Unused portions of home equity lines of credit $24,084,167  $23,519,696  $25,416,274  $23,519,696 
Other commitments to extend credit  54,899,501   59,558,700   69,517,819   59,558,700 
Residential construction lines of credit  2,078,032   2,308,167   2,142,349   2,308,167 
Commercial real estate and other construction lines of credit  21,088,919   15,894,462   16,336,436   15,894,462 
Standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit  1,979,759   1,714,382   1,989,059   1,714,382 
Recourse on sale of credit card portfolio  248,050   265,650   249,700   265,650 
MPF credit enhancement obligation, net of liability recorded  1,007,250   1,007,250   1,025,202   1,007,250 
 
Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  The Company sold its credit card portfolio during the third quarter of 2007, but retained a partial recourse obligation under the terms of the sale, based on total lines, not balances outstanding.  Based on historical losses, the Company does not expect any significant losses from this commitment.

In connection with its 2007 trust preferred securities financing, the Company guaranteed the payment obligations under the $12,500,000 of capital securities of its subsidiary, CMTV Statutory Trust I.  The source of funds for payments by the Trust on its capital securities is payments made by the Company on its debentures issued to the Trust.  The Company's obligation under those debentures is fully reflected in the Company's balance sheet, in the gross amount of $12,887,000 for each of the comparison periods, of which $12,500,000 represents external financing through the issuance to investors of capital securities by CMTV Statutory Trust I.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Managing liquidity risk is essential to maintaining both depositor confidence and stability in earnings.  Liquidity management refers to the ability of the Company to adequately cover fluctuations in assets and liabilities.  Meeting loan demand (assets) and covering the withdrawal of deposit funds (liabilities) are two key components of the liquidity management process.  The Company’s principal sources of funds are deposits, amortization and prepayment of loans and securities, maturities of investment securities, sales of loans available-for-sale, and earnings and funds provided from operations.  Maintaining a relatively stable funding base, which is achieved by diversifying funding sources, competitively pricing deposit products, and extending the contractual maturity of liabilities, reduces the Company’s exposure to roll over risk on deposits and limits reliance on volatile short-term borrowed funds.  Short-term funding needs arise from declines in deposits or other funding sources and from funding requirements for loan commitments.  The Company’s strategy is to fund assets to the maximum extent possible with core deposits that provide a sizable source of relatively stable and low-cost funds.
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The Company recognizes that, at times, when loan demand exceeds deposit growth or the Company has other liquidity demands, it may be desirable to utilize alternative sources of deposit funding to augment retail deposits and borrowings.  One-way deposits purchased through the CDARS program provide an alternative funding source when needed.  Such deposits are generally considered a form of brokered deposits.  During the first quarter ofAt June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $0 ofdid not have any one way CDARS outstanding, compared with $10,000,000 the same period in$8,727,500 at June 30, 2014.  In addition, two-way CDARS deposits allow the Company to provide Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) deposit insurance to its customers in excess of account coverage limits by exchanging deposits with other CDARS members.  At March 31,June 30, 2015, the Company reported $1,168,037$2,769,581 in two-way CDARS deposits representing exchanged deposits with other CDARS participating banks, compared to $1,104,661$1,103,008 at MarchDecember 31, 2014 and $1,108,246 at June 30, 2014.  The balance in insured cash sweep (ICS) reciprocal money market deposits was $14,949,937$12,255,211 at March 31,June 30, 2015, compared to $17,208,344$18,943,667 at MarchDecember 31, 2014 and $17,043,076 at June 30, 2014.

The Company has a Borrower-in-Custody (BIC) arrangement with the FRBB secured by eligible commercial loans, commercial real estate loans and home equity loans, resulting in an available credit line of $82,862,518,$87,450,601, $78,580,859, and $77,678,850,$77,988,919, respectively, at March 31,June 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and March 31,June 30, 2014.  Credit advances in this FRBB lending program are overnight advances with interest chargeable at the primary credit rate (generally referred to as the discount rate), currently 75 basis points.  The Company had no outstanding advances against this credit line during any of the periods presented.

The Company has an unsecured Federal Funds credit line with the FHLBB with an available balance of $500,000 at March 31,June 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and March 31,June 30, 2014.  Interest is chargeable at a rate determined daily, approximately 25 basis points higher than the rate paid on federal funds sold.  In addition, at March 31,June 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and March 31,June 30, 2014, additional borrowing capacity of approximately $65,626,529,$73,238,055, $67,136,178 and $71,201,419,$70,071,212, respectively, was available through the FHLBB, secured by the Company's qualifying loan portfolio (generally, residential mortgage loans).

The Company has unsecured credit lines with two of its correspondent banks with available lines of $7,500,000 at March 31,June 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and March 31,June 30, 2014.  There were no outstanding advances against either of these lines during any of the respective comparison periods.



 
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The following table reflects the Company’s outstanding FHLBB advances against the respective lines as of the dates indicated:

 March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  June 30,  December 31,  June 30, 
 2015  2014  2014  2015  2014  2014 
Long-Term Advances                  
FHLBB term borrowing, 0.23% fixed rate, due August 29, 2014 $0  $0  $6,000,000  $0  $0  $6,000,000 
                        
Short-Term Advances                        
FHLBB term advances, 0.24% and 0.19% fixed rate, due May 29, 2015  10,000,000   0   6,000,000 
and July 7, 2014, respectively            
FHLBB term advance, 0.26% fixed rate, due June 26, 2015  5,000,000   0   0 
FHLBB term advances, 0.24% and 0.19% fixed rate, due  10,000,000   0   6,000,000 
July 31, 2015 and July 7, 2014, respectively            
FHLBB term advances, 0.24% and 0.23% fixed rate, due  10,000,000   0   5,000,000 
August 28, 2015 and September 26, 2014, respectively            
FHLBB term advance, 0.24% fixed rate, due September 30, 2015  10,000,000   0   0 
  15,000,000   0   6,000,000   30,000,000   0   11,000,000 
Overnight Borrowings            
Federal funds purchased (FHLBB), 0.3125%  0   0   2,915,000 
                        
Total Advances and Overnight Borrowings $15,000,000  $0  $12,000,000  $30,000,000  $0  $19,915,000 
 
The following table illustrates the changes in shareholders' equity from December 31, 2014 to March 31,June 30, 2015:

Balance at December 31, 2014 (book value $9.43 per common share) $48,995,202  $48,995,202 
Net income  1,109,841   2,187,544 
Issuance of stock through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan  237,943   472,916 
Dividends declared on common stock  (789,242)  (1,581,145)
Dividends declared on preferred stock  (20,313)  (40,625)
Change in unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of tax  133,982   7,301 
Balance at March 31, 2015 (book value $9.53 per common share) $49,667,413 
Balance at June 30, 2015 (book value $9.57 per common share) $50,041,193 

 
The primary objective of the Company’s capital planning process is to balance appropriately the retention of capital to support operations and future growth, with the goal of providing shareholders an attractive return on their investment.  To that end, management monitors capital retention and dividend policies on an ongoing basis.

As described in more detail in the Company’s 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K in Note 20 to the audited consolidated financial statements contained therein and under the caption “LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section of such report, the Company (on a consolidated basis) and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies pursuant to which they must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of their assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items.   Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.

As of March 31,June 30, 2015, the Bank was considered well capitalized under the regulatory capital framework for Prompt Corrective Action and the Company exceeded all applicable consolidated regulatory capital guidelines.

 
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The following table shows the Company’s actual capital ratios and those of its subsidiary, as well as applicable regulatory capital requirements, as of March 31,June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

              Minimum 
        Minimum  To Be Well 
        For Capital  Capitalized Under 
        Adequacy  Prompt Corrective 
  Actual  Purposes:  Action Provisions(1): 
  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio 
  (Dollars in Thousands) 
March 31, 2015 
                   
Common equity tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)                  
   Company $50,352   12.27% $18,459   4.50%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $50,008   12.20% $18,439   4.50% $26,635   6.50%
                         
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)                        
   Company $50,352   12.27% $24,613   6.00%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $50,008   12.20% $24,586   6.00% $32,781   8.00%
                         
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)                        
   Company $55,600   13.55% $32,817   8.00%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $55,054   13.44% $32,781   8.00% $40,976   10.00%
                         
Tier I capital (to average assets)                        
   Company $50,352   8.88% $22,689   4.00%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $50,008   8.82% $22,673   4.00% $28,341   5.00%
  
December 31, 2014: 
  
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)                        
   Company $49,071   12.31% $15,949   4.00%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $48,952   12.30% $15,924   4.00% $23,886   6.00%
                         
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)                        
   Company $54,447   13.66% $31,897   8.00%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $53,902   13.54% $31,847   8.00% $39,809   10.00%
                         
Tier I capital (to average assets)                        
   Company $49,071   8.62% $22,768   4.00%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $48,952   8.61% $22,745   4.00% $28,431   5.00%
Minimum
MinimumTo Be Well
For CapitalCapitalized Under
AdequacyPrompt Corrective
ActualPurposes:Action Provisions(1):
Amount Ratio Amount RatioAmount Ratio
(Dollars in Thousands)
June 30, 2015
Common equity tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
   Company $51,004   12.18% $18,849   4.50%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $50,314   12.03% $18,826   4.50% $27,193   6.50%
                         
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)                        
   Company $51,004   12.18% $25,132   6.00%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $50,314   12.03% $25,101   6.00% $33,468   8.00%
                         
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)                        
   Company $56,220   13.42% $33,509   8.00%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $55,453   13.26% $33,468   8.00% $41,835   10.00%
                         
Tier I capital (to average assets)                        
   Company $51,004   8.93% $22,847   4.00%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $50,314   8.82% $22,829   4.00% $28,536   5.00%
  
December 31, 2014: 
  
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)                  
   Company $49,071   12.31% $15,949   4.00%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $48,952   12.30% $15,924   4.00% $23,886   6.00%
                         
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)                        
   Company $54,447   13.66% $31,897   8.00%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $53,902   13.54% $31,847   8.00% $39,809   10.00%
                         
Tier I capital (to average assets)                        
   Company $49,071   8.62% $22,768   4.00%  N/A   N/A 
   Bank $48,952   8.61% $22,745   4.00% $28,431   5.00%

(1)  Applicable to banks, but not bank holding companies.

As disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, filed with the SEC, the FRB and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued final rules implementing the Basel III regulatory capital framework and related Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act changes.  The rules revise minimum capital requirements and adjust prompt corrective action thresholds. The final rules revise the regulatory capital elements, add a new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio, increase the minimum Tier 1 ratio requirements and implement a new capital conservation buffer.  The rules also permit certain banking organizations to retain, through a one-time election, the existing regulatory treatment for accumulated other comprehensive income.  The Company and the Bank have made the election to retain the existing regulatory treatment for accumulated other comprehensive income.  The final rules took effect for the Company and the Bank on January 1, 2015, subject to a transition period for certain parts of the rules.

The table above includes the new regulatory capital ratio requirements that became effective on January 1, 2015.  Beginning in 2016, an additional capital conservation buffer will be added to the minimum requirements for capital adequacy purposes, subject to a three year phase-in period.  The capital conservation buffer will be fully phased-in on January 1, 2019 at 2.5 percent.  A banking organization with a conservation buffer of less than 2.5 percent (or the required phase-in amount in years prior to 2019) will be subject to limitations on capital distributions, including dividend payments and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers.  As of March 31,June 30, 2015, on a pro forma basis both the Company and the Bank would be compliant with the fully phased-in capital conservation buffer requirement.
 
 
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The Company's ability to pay dividends to its shareholders is largely dependent on the Bank's ability to pay dividends to the Company.  In general, a national bank may not pay dividends that exceed net income for the current and preceding two years regardless of statutory restrictions, as a matter of regulatory policy, banks and bank holding companies should pay dividends only out of current earnings and only if, after paying such dividends, they remain adequately capitalized.

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Company's management of the credit, liquidity and market risk inherent in its business operations is discussed in Part 1, Item 2 of this report under the captions "RISK MANAGEMENT". “COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS” and “LIQUIDITY & CAPITAL RESOURCES”, which are incorporated herein by reference.  Management does not believe that there have been any material changes in the nature or categories of the Company's risk exposures from those disclosed in the Company’sCompany��s 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).  As of March 31,June 30, 2015, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures.  Based on that evaluation, management concluded that its disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31,June 30, 2015 were effective in ensuring that material information required to be disclosed in the reports it files with the Commission under the Exchange Act was recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.

For this purpose, the term “disclosure controls and procedures” means controls and other procedures of the Company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by it in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiary are involved in litigation that is considered incidental to their business.  Management does not expect that any such litigation will be material to the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

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ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

There were noThe following table provides information as to purchases of the Company’s common stock during the first three monthsquarter ended March 31,June 30, 2015, by the Company and by any affiliated purchaser (as defined in SEC Rule 10b-18):

  
 Total Number
of Shares Purchased(1)(2)
  
 Average
Price Paid
Per Share
   Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan  Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan at the End of the Period 
         
         
         
For the period:        
             
April 1 - April 30  0  $0.00   N/A   N/A 
May 1 - May 30  0   0.00   N/A   N/A 
June 1 - June 30  1,050   14.40   N/A   N/A 
     Total  1,050  $14.40   N/A   N/A 

(1)  All 1,050 shares were purchased for the account of participants invested in the Company Stock Fund under the Company’s Retirement Savings Plan by or on behalf of the Plan Trustee, the Human Resources Committee of Community National Bank.  Such share purchases were facilitated through CFSG, which provides certain investment advisory services to the Plan.  Both the Plan Trustee and CFSG may be considered affiliates of the Company under Rule 10b-18.

(2)  Shares purchased during the period do not include fractional shares repurchased from time to time in connection with the participant's election to discontinue participation in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

ITEM 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed with this report:

Exhibit 31.1 - Certification from the Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 31.2 - Certification from the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 32.1 - Certification from the Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C., Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
Exhibit 32.2 - Certification from the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C., Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

Exhibit 101--The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the unaudited consolidated balance sheets, (ii) the unaudited consolidated statements of income for the interim periods ended March 31,
Exhibit 101--The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the unaudited consolidated balance sheets, (ii) the unaudited consolidated statements of income for the three month and six month interim periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, (iii) the unaudited consolidated statements of comprehensive income, (iv) the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows and (v) related notes.

*  This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 
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SIGNATURES

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

COMMUNITY BANCORP.


DATED:  MayAugust 13, 2015/s/ Stephen P. Marsh                     
 Stephen P. Marsh, Chairman, President 
 & Chief Executive Officer 
   
DATED:  MayAugust 13, 2015/s/ Louise M. Bonvechio                 
 Louise M. Bonvechio,  Treasurer 
 (Principal Financial Officer) 


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