SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Basis of Presentation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DCB Financial Corp (“DCB”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, The Delaware County Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”), DCB Title Services LLC, DCB Insurance Services, Inc., and ORECO (collectively referred to hereinafter as the “Company”). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. |
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Nature Of Operations [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Nature of Operations: The Company provides financial services in Delaware, Franklin, and Union Counties, Ohio, as well as nearby counties, through its 14 banking locations. Its primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts and its primary lending products are residential mortgage, commercial and installment loans. Substantially all loans are secured by specific items of collateral including business assets, consumer assets, and real estate. Commercial loans are expected to be repaid from cash flow from operations of businesses. Real estate loans are secured by both residential and commercial real estate. The Bank also operates a trust department and engages in other personal wealth management activities, including brokerage services and private banking. |
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Business Segments [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Business Segments: While the Bank’s management monitors the revenue streams of the various products and services, operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a Company-wide basis. Accordingly, all of the Bank’s operations are considered by management to be aggregated into one operating segment. |
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Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Use of Estimates: To prepare consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect amounts reported in the financial statements and disclosures provided, and future results could differ. The allowance for loan losses, fair value of financial instruments, determination of other-than-temporary impairment, status of contingencies and deferred tax asset valuation are particularly subject to change. |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, federal funds sold and deposits with other financial institutions with original maturities of less than 90 days. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions, federal funds purchased and other short-term borrowings. |
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Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Securities: Securities are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at adjusted amortized cost when management has the positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Securities classified as available-for-sale might be sold before maturity. Securities classified as available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with temporary unrealized holding gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as a component of other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses on sale of securities are recognized using the specific identification method. The Company does not engage in securities trading activities. Interest income includes premium amortization and accretion of discounts on securities. |
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For securities with unrealized losses, management considers, in determining whether other-than-temporary impairment exists, (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. |
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For securities with other-than-temporary impairment, further analysis is required to determine the appropriate accounting. If management neither intends to sell the impaired security nor expects it will be required to sell the security prior to recovery, only the credit loss component of the other-than-temporary impairment is recognized in earnings while the non-credit loss is recognized in other comprehensive income. The credit loss component recognized in earnings is identified as the principal cash flows not expected to be received over the remaining term of the security as projected based on cash flow projections. |
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Loans Held For Sale [Policy Text Block] | ' |
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Loans (including Loans Held for Sale) |
Loans are classified as held for investment when management has both the intent and ability to hold the loan for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff. Management’s intent and view of the foreseeable future may change based on changes in business strategies, the economic environment, market conditions and the availability of government programs. Loans that are held for investment are reported at the principal balance outstanding, net of unearned interest, unamortized deferred loan fees and costs and the allowance for loan losses. Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of amortized cost or estimated fair value, determined on an aggregate basis for each type of loan. Net unrealized losses are recognized by charges to income. |
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Interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance and includes amortization of net deferred loan fees and costs over the loan term. Interest income on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well secured and in process of collection. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual status is reversed against interest income. Interest received on such loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. |
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When loans are transferred from held for investment to held for sale, specific reserves and allocated pooled reserves included in the allowance for loan and losses are reclassified to reduce the basis of the loans to the lower of cost or estimated fair value less cost to sell. |
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Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable but unconfirmed credit losses, increased by the provision for loan losses and decreased by charge-offs net of recoveries. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the required allowance balance based on past loan loss experience, augmented by additional estimates related to the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations, estimated collateral values, economic conditions and other factors. |
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The allowance consists of both specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the collateral value, or value of expected discounted cash flows of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical charge-off experience and expected loss given default derived from the Bank’s internal risk rating process. Management utilizes an average of a three year historical loss period. Management has the ability to adjust these loss rates by utilizing risk ratings based on current period trends. If current period trends differ either positively or negatively from the given weighted historical loss rates, adjustments can be made. Other adjustments may be made to the allowance for pools of loans after an assessment of internal or external influences on credit quality that are not fully reflected in the historical loss or risking rating data. |
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Management also utilizes its assessment of general economic conditions, and other localized economic data to more fully support its loan loss estimates. General economic data may include: inflation rates, savings rates and national unemployment rates. Local data may include: unemployment rates, housing starts, real estate valuations, and other economic data specific to the Company’s market area. Though not specific to individual loans, these economic trends can have an impact on portfolio performance as a whole. |
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Uncollectibility is usually determined based on a pre-determined number of days delinquent in the case of consumer loans, or, in the case of commercial loans, is based on a combination of factors including delinquency, collateral and other legal considerations. Consumer loans are charged-off prior to 120 days of delinquency, but could be charged off earlier, depending on the individual circumstances. Mortgage loans are charged down prior to 180 days of delinquency, but could be charged off sooner, again, depending upon individual circumstance. Typically, loans collateralized by residential real estate are partially charged down to the estimated liquidation value, which is generally based on appraisal less costs to hold and liquidate. Commercial and commercial real estate loans are evaluated for impairment and typically reserved based on the results of the analysis, then subsequently charged down to a recoverable value when loan repayment is deemed to be collateral dependent. Loans can be partially charged down depending on a number of factors including: the remaining strength of the borrower and guarantor; the type and value of the collateral, and the ease of liquidating collateral; and whether or not collateral is brought onto the bank’s balance sheet via repossession. In the case of commercial and commercial real estate loans, charge-offs, partial or whole, take place when management determines that full collectability of principal balance is unlikely to occur. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management’s policies for determining impairment, reserves and charge-offs are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors on an annual basis, and were not materially changed in 2013. |
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Troubled debt restructuring of loans is undertaken to improve the likelihood that the loan will be repaid in full under the modified terms in accordance with a reasonable repayment schedule. All modified loans are evaluated to determine whether the loans should be reported as a Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR). A loan is a TDR when the Company, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower by modifying or renewing a loan that the Company would not otherwise consider. To make this determination, the Company must determine whether (a) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (b) the Company granted the borrower a concession. This determination requires consideration of all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the modification. An overall general decline in the economy or some deterioration in a borrower’s financial condition does not automatically mean the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties. |
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Investment In Federal Home Loan Bank Stock [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock: The Company is required as a condition of membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (“FHLB”) to maintain an investment in FHLB common stock. The stock is redeemable at par and, therefore, its cost is equivalent to its redemption value. The Company’s ability to redeem FHLB shares is dependent on the redemption practices of the FHLB. The stock is carried at cost and evaluated for impairment. |
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Premises and Equipment: Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed over the assets’ useful lives, estimated to be five to 39 years for buildings, improvements and leasehold improvements. The Company generally uses three to five years for the useful lives of furniture, fixtures, and equipment, using the straight line method, depending on the nature of the asset. Premises and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Maintenance and repairs are expensed and major improvements are capitalized. |
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Loans and Leases Receivable, Real Estate Acquired Through Foreclosure, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Foreclosed Assets: Assets acquired through foreclosure are initially recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less expected selling costs. If fair value declines below the recorded amount, a valuation allowance is recorded through expense. The Company generally evaluates fair market values of foreclosed assets on a quarterly basis, and adjusts accordingly. Holding costs after acquisition are expensed as incurred; however, construction costs to improve a property’s value may be capitalized as part of the asset value. |
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Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Servicing Assets: Servicing assets represent the allocated value of retained servicing on loans sold. Servicing assets are expensed in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing revenues. Impairment is evaluated based on the fair value of the assets, using groupings of the underlying loans as to interest rates, and then secondarily as to geographic and prepayment characteristics. Fair value is determined using prices for similar assets with similar characteristics, when available, or based upon discounted cash flows using market-based assumptions. Any impairment of a grouping is reported as a valuation allowance. Loans serviced for others totaled $2.9 million and $4.6 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company had net servicing assets of $5,000 and $11,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
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Bank Owned Life Insurance [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Bank Owned Life Insurance: The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain key executives. Bank owned life insurance is recorded at its cash surrender value. |
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Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Income Taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance (ASC 740, Income Taxes). The income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance, if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. |
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Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination. The term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50 percent; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment. The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes, if applicable, as a component of income tax expense. The Company files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiaries. |
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Financial Instruments [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Financial Instruments: Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and standby letters of credit, issued to meet customer financing needs. The face amount for these items represents the exposure to loss, before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded. |
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Earnings per share | ' |
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share: Basic earnings (loss) per common share is net income (loss) divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share are computed including the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options. Diluted earnings (loss) per share are not computed for periods in which an operating loss is sustained. |
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The computation of earnings (loss) per share is based upon the following weighted-average shares outstanding for the years ended December 31: |
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| | 2013 | | 2012 | |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic) | | 7,192,350 | | 3,902,196 | |
Dilutive effect of assumed exercise of stock options | | - | | 16,884 | |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (diluted) | | 7,192,350 | | 3,919,080 | |
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Options to purchase 156,665 shares of common stock on December 31, 2013 were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because of the loss incurred. |
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Stock-Based Compensation | ' |
Stock-Based Compensation: |
The Company has a stock option plan for employees and directors as described in Note 9 (Stock-Based Compensation). In addition to equity settlement, the stock option plan also allows for cash settlement of options at the recipient’s discretion; therefore, liability accounting applies to this plan. Compensation expense is recognized based on the fair value of these awards at the reporting date. A Black Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options at the date of grant and subsequent remeasurement dates. |
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Compensation cost is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period for stock option awards. The Company’s stock option awards contain terms that provide for a graded vesting schedule whereby portions of the award vest in increments over the requisite service period. Changes in fair value of the options between the vesting date and option expiration date are also recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. |
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Restrictions On Cash [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Restrictions on Cash: Other deposits at the Federal Reserve Bank above the clearing balance requirements earn interest at an overnight rate, and are not restricted. In addition, $1.1 million is held in another institution and is under the control of a third party due to a contractual agreement. |
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Dividend Restrictions [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Dividend Restrictions: Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by the Bank to DCB or by DCB to shareholders. Due to limitations imposed by regulators for DCB and the Bank, both entities are required to receive regulatory approval prior to paying dividends. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in a separate note. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or market conditions could significantly affect the estimates. |
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Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Advertising and Marketing: Advertising and other marketing costs are expensed as incurred. |
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Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
Reclassification: Certain amounts in the prior year consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income for any period presented. |
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New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
New Accounting Pronouncements: In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” This update requires entities to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, entities are required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2013. The effect of adopting this standard increased the Company’s disclosure surrounding reclassification items out of accumulated other comprehensive income. |
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In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-04, “Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure.” The objective of the amendments in ASU 2014-04 to Topic 310, “Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors,” is to reduce diversity by clarifying when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, that is, when a creditor should be considered to have received physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan such that the loan receivable should be derecognized and the real estate property recognized. The amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 31, 2014. An entity can elect to adopt the amendments using either a modified retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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