| Basis of Presentation | 12 Months Ended |
| Sep. 30, 2013 |
| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ' |
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| Basis of Financial Statement Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
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| Merger with Sterling Bancorp |
| On October 31, 2013, Provident New York Bancorp completed its acquisition of Sterling Bancorp (“Legacy Sterling”). In connection with the merger, Provident New York Bancorp completed the following corporate actions: |
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| • | Legacy Sterling merged with and into Provident New York Bancorp. Provident New York Bancorp was the accounting acquirer and the surviving entity. |
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| • | Provident New York Bancorp changed its legal entity name to Sterling Bancorp and became a bank holding company and a financial holding company as defined by the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. |
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| • | Provident Bank converted to a national bank charter. |
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| • | Sterling National Bank merged into Provident Bank. |
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| • | Provident Bank changed its legal entity name to Sterling National Bank. |
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| • | Provident Municipal Bank merged into Sterling National Bank. |
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| We refer to the transactions detailed above collectively as the “Merger”. |
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| The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sterling Bancorp (“Sterling” or the “Company”), PBNY Holdings, Inc. which has an investment in PB Madison Title Agency L.P., a company that provides title searches and title insurance for residential and commercial real estate, LandSave Development, LLC an inactive subsidiary, Provident Risk Management (a captive insurance company), Sterling National Bank (the “Bank”) and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries. These subsidiaries included at September 30, 2013 (i) Provident Municipal Bank (“PMB”) which was a limited-purpose, New York State-chartered commercial bank formed to accept deposits from municipalities in the Company’s market area and was merged into the Bank at the time of the Merger, (ii) Provident REIT, Inc. and WSB Funding, Inc. which are real estate investment trusts that hold a portion of the Company’s real estate loans, (iii) Provest Services Corp. I, which has invested in a low-income housing partnership, and (iv) Provest Services Corp. II, which has engaged a third-party provider to sell mutual funds and annuities to the Bank’s customers and (v) Limited Liability Companies, which hold other real estate owned held by the Bank. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. |
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| The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Certain amounts from prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current fiscal year presentation. Reclassifications had no affect on prior year net income or stockholders’ equity. |
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| (a) Nature of Business |
| Since October 31, 2013, Sterling Bancorp (“Sterling” or the “Company”) is a bank holding company and financial holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. Sterling is a Delaware corporation that owns all of the outstanding shares of Sterling National Bank (the “Bank”) and was formed in connection with the second step offering on January 14, 2004. Sterling is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol STL. |
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| Sterling National Bank, an independent, full-service bank founded in 1888, is headquartered in Montebello, New York and is the principal bank subsidiary of Sterling. The Bank accounts for substantially all of Sterling’s consolidated assets and net income. We operate through commercial banking teams and financial centers which serve the greater New York metropolitan region. The Bank targets specific geographic markets - the New York Metro Market, which includes Manhattan and Long Island; and our New York Suburban Market, which consists of Rockland, Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Putnam and Westchester counties in New York and Bergen County in New Jersey. |
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| The Bank’s principal business is accepting deposits and, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, investing in various types of loans and securities. In connection with the Merger, the Bank became a national bank and its deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and the Federal Reserve Board are the primary regulators for the Bank and the Company, respectively. |
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| At September 30, 2012, the Company had $4.5 million of assets held for sale that represented the assets of Hudson Valley Investment Advisors (“HVIA”). The Company entered into an agreement to sell HVIA subsequent to September 30, 2012. The transaction settled on November 16, 2012. |
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| (b) Use of estimates |
| The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Company is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. An estimate that is particularly susceptible to significant near-term change is the allowance for loan losses, which is discussed below. Also subject to change are estimates involving goodwill impairment evaluations, mortgage servicing rights, benefit plans, deferred income taxes and fair values of financial instruments. |
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| (c) Cash Flows |
| For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash equivalents include highly liquid, short-term investments such as overnight federal funds, as well as cash and deposits with other financial institutions. Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and short-term borrowings with an original maturity of 90 days or less. |
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| (d) Restrictions on Cash |
| A portion of the Company's cash on hand and on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank was required to meet regulatory reserve and clearing requirements. |
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| (e) Long Term Assets |
| Premises and equipment, core deposit and other intangible assets are reviewed annually for impairment or when events indicate their carrying amount may not be recoverable from future undiscounted cash flows. If impaired, the assets are recorded at fair value. |
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| (f) Fair Values 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 in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates. (See Note 17.) |
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| (g) Adoption of New Accounting Standards |
| Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The amendments in this Update supersede and replace the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income in ASUs 2011-05 (issued in June 2011) and 2011-12 (issued in December 2011) for all public and private organizations. The amendments require an entity to provide additional information about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. For public entities, the amendments were effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. See Note 19. Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the impact of this standard. |
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| (h) Securities |
| Securities include U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government Agency and Government Sponsored Agencies, municipal and corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and marketable equity securities. |
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| The Company can classify its securities among three categories: held to maturity, trading, and available for sale. We determine the appropriate classification of the Company’s securities at the time of purchase. |
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| Held to maturity securities are limited to debt securities for which we have the intent and the ability to hold to maturity. These securities are reported at amortized cost. |
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| Trading securities are debt and equity securities held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. These securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings. The Company does not engage in securities trading activities. |
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| All other debt and marketable equity securities are classified as available for sale. These securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses (net of the related deferred income tax effect) excluded from earnings and reported in a separate component of stockholders’ equity (accumulated other comprehensive income or loss). Available for sale securities include securities that we intend to hold for an indefinite period of time, such as securities to be used as part of the Company’s asset/liability management strategy or securities that may be sold to fund loan growth, in response to changes in interest rates, changes in prepayment risks, the need to increase capital, or similar factors. |
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| Premiums and discounts on debt securities are recognized in interest income on a level yield basis over the period to maturity. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on mortgage-backed securities are based on the estimated cash flows of the mortgage-backed securities, periodically adjusted for changes in estimated lives, on a level yield basis. The cost of securities sold is determined using the specific identification method. |
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| Securities are evaluated for impairment at least quarterly, and more frequently when economic and market conditions warrant such an evaluation. For securities in an unrealized loss position, we consider the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial condition of the issuer. The Company also assesses whether it intends to sell, or is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either criteria regarding intent to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. If the Company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security, the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the other than temporary impairment is separated into a) the amount representing the credit loss and b) the amount related to all other factors. The amount of other than temporary impairment related to credit loss is recognized in earnings while the amount related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The cost basis of individual equity securities is written down to estimated fair value through a charge to earnings when declines in value below cost are considered to be other than temporary. As of September 30, 2013 the Company does not intend to sell nor is it more likely than not that it would be required to sell any of its debt securities with unrealized losses prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit loss. |
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| (i) Loans Held For Sale |
| Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors. In the absence of commitments from investors, fair value is based on current investor yield requirements. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recorded as a valuation allowance and charged to earnings. |
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| Mortgage loans held for sale are generally sold with servicing rights retained. The carrying value of mortgage loans sold is reduced by the amount allocated to the value of the servicing right which is its fair value. Gains and losses on sales of mortgage loans are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold. |
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| (j) Servicing Rights |
| When mortgage loans are sold with servicing retained, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the income statement effect recorded in gains on sales of loans. Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively, is based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method which requires servicing rights to be amortized into non-interest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans. |
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| Under the amortization measurement method, the Company subsequently measures servicing rights at fair value at each reporting date and records any impairment in value of servicing assets in earnings in the period in which the impairment occurs. The fair values of servicing rights are subject to significant fluctuations as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses. |
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| Servicing fee income, which is reported on the income statement as other income, is recorded for fees earned for servicing loans. The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal; or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned. Servicing fees totaled $778, $695 and $623 for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Late fees and ancillary fees related to loan servicing are not material. Note effective October 1, 2013 the Bank transferred servicing of residential mortgage loans to a nationally recognized mortgage loan servicing company. |
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| (k) Loans |
| Loans where we have the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff (other than loans held for sale) are reported at amortized cost less the allowance for loan losses. Interest income on loans is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. |
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| A loan is placed on non-accrual status when we have determined that the borrower may likely be unable to meet contractual principal or interest obligations, or when payments are 90 days or more past due, unless well secured and in the process of collection. Accrual of interest ceases and, in general, uncollected past due interest is reversed and charged against current interest income. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans, including impaired loans, are not recognized as income unless warranted based on the borrower’s financial condition and payment record. Furthermore, negative tax escrow will be included in the unpaid principal for loans individually evaluated for impairment, as this is part of the customer’s legal obligation to the Company. |
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| The Company defers nonrefundable loan origination and commitment fees, and certain direct loan origination costs, and amortizes the net amount as an adjustment of the yield over the estimated life of the loan. If a loan is prepaid or sold, the net deferred amount is recognized in the statement of income at that time. Interest and fees on loans include prepayment fees and late charges collected. |
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| (l) Allowance for Loan Losses |
| The allowance for loan losses is a reserve established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense, which represents management’s best estimate of probable incurred credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses, is a critical accounting estimate and requires substantial judgment of management. The allowance for loan losses includes allowance allocations calculated in accordance with ASC Subtopic 450-20, “Loss Contingencies” and ASC Subtopic 310-35-2, “Loan Impairment.” The level of the allowance reflects management’s continuing evaluation of loan loss experience, specific credit risks, current loan portfolio quality, industry and loan type concentrations, economic and regulatory conditions and unidentified losses inherent in the loan portfolios, as well as trends in the foregoing. The Company analyzes loans by two broad segments or classes: real estate secured loans and loans that are either unsecured or secured by other collateral. |
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| The segments or classes considered real estate secured are: residential mortgage loans; commercial real estate (“CRE”) loans; business banking CRE; acquisition, development and construction (“ADC”) loans; homeowner loans, and home equity lines of credit. The segments or classes considered unsecured or secured by other than real estate collateral are: commercial & industrial (“C&I”) loans, business banking C&I loans and consumer loans. In all segments or classes, significant loans are reviewed for impairment once they are past due 90 days or more, or are classified substandard or doubtful. Generally the Company considers a homogeneous residential mortgage or home equity line of credit to be significant if the Company’s investment in the loan is greater than $500. If a loan is deemed to be impaired in one of the real estate secured segments, it is generally considered collateral dependent. If the value of the collateral securing a collateral dependent impaired loan is less than the loan’s carrying value, a charge-off is recognized equal to the difference between the appraised value and the book value of the loan. Additionally impairment reserves are recognized for estimated costs to hold and to liquidate and a 10% discount of the appraisal value. The ranges for the costs to hold and liquidate are 12-22% for the following segments: CRE, business banking CRE and ADC loans and 7-13% for homeowner loans, home equity lines of credit, and residential mortgage loans. Impaired loans in the real estate secured segments are re-appraised using a summary or drive-by appraisal report every six to nine months. |
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| For loans in the business banking C&I segment we charge off the full amount of the loan when it becomes 90 days or more past due, or earlier in the case of bankruptcy, after giving effect to any cash or marketable securities pledged as collateral for the loan. For loans in the C&I loan segment, we conduct a cash flow projection, and charge off the difference between the net present value of the cash flows discounted at the effective note rate and the carrying value of the loan, and generally recognize a 10% impairment reserve to account for the imprecision of our estimates. However, for most of these cases receipt of future cash flows is too unreliable to be considered probable, resulting in the charge off of the entire balance of the loan. For unsecured consumer loans, charge offs are recognized once the loan is 90 to 120 days or more past due or the borrower files for bankruptcy protection. |
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| Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses consists of amounts specifically allocated to non-performing loans and other criticized or classified loans (if any), as well as allowances determined for the pass rated loans in each major loan category. After we establish an allowance for loan losses that are known to be non-performing, criticized or classified, we calculate a percentage to apply to the remaining loan portfolio to estimate the probable incurred losses inherent in that portion of the portfolio. These percentages are determined by management, based on historical loss experience for the applicable loan category, and are adjusted to reflect our evaluation of: |
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| •levels of, and trends in, delinquencies and non-accruals; |
| •trends in volume and terms of loans; |
| •effects of any changes in lending policies and procedures; |
| •experience, ability, and depth of lending management and staff; |
| •national and local economic trends and conditions; |
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| • | concentrations of credit by such factors as location, industry, inter-relationships, and borrower; and for commercial loans, trends in risk ratings. |
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| Land acquisition, development and construction lending is considered higher risk and exposes us to greater credit risk than permanent mortgage financing. The repayment of land acquisition, development and construction loans depends upon the sale of the property to third parties or the availability of permanent financing upon completion of all improvements. In the event we make an acquisition loan on property that is not yet approved for the planned development, there is the risk that approvals will not be granted or will be delayed. These events may adversely affect the borrower and the collateral value of the property. Development and construction loans also expose us to the risk that improvements will not be completed on time in accordance with specifications and projected costs. In addition, the ultimate sale or rental of the property may not occur as anticipated. All of these factors are considered as part of the underwriting, structuring and pricing of the loan. We have deemphasized this type of loan. |
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| Commercial real estate loans subject us to the risks that the property securing the loan may not generate sufficient cash flow to service the debt or the borrower may use the cash flow for other purposes. In addition, the foreclosure process, if necessary may be slow and properties may deteriorate in the process. The market values are also subject to a wide variety of factors, including general economic conditions, industry specific factors, environmental factors, interest rates and the availability and terms of credit. |
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| Commercial business lending is also higher risk because repayment depends on the successful operation of the business which is subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties. In addition, the ability to successfully liquidate collateral, if any, is subject to a variety of risks because we must gain control of assets used in the borrower’s business before foreclosing which we cannot be assured of doing, and the value in a foreclosure sale or other means of liquidation is subject to downward pressure. |
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| When we evaluate residential mortgage loans and equity loans we weigh both the credit capacity of the borrower and the collateral value of the home. As unemployment and underemployment increases, and liquidity reserves if any, diminish, the credit capacity of the borrower decreases, which increases our risk. Also, after a period of years of stable or increasing home values in our market, home prices have declined from a high in 2005 and 2006. We are exposed to risk in both our first mortgage and equity lending programs due to declines in values in recent years. We are also exposed to risk because the time to foreclose is significant and has become longer under current conditions. |
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| The carrying value of loans is periodically evaluated and the allowance is adjusted accordingly. While management uses the best information available to make evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if conditions differ substantially from the information used in making the evaluations. In addition, as an integral part of their examination process, our regulatory agencies periodically review the allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require us to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments of information available to them at the time of their examination. |
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| (m) Troubled Debt Restructuring |
| Troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) is a formally renegotiated loan in which the Bank, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that would not have been granted to the borrower otherwise. Not all loans that are restructured as a TDR are classified as non accrual before the restructuring occurs. Restructured loans can convert from non accrual to accrual status when said loans have demonstrated performance, generally evidenced by six months of payment performance in accordance with the restructured terms, or by the presence of other significant items. |
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| (n) Federal Home Loan Bank Stock |
| As a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of New York, the Bank is required to hold a certain amount of FHLB common stock. This stock is a non-marketable equity security and, accordingly, is reported at cost. |
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| (o) Premises and Equipment |
| Land is reported at cost, while premises and equipment are reported at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which range from three years for equipment and 40 years for premises. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases, including renewal options, or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter. Routine holding costs are charged to expense as incurred, while significant improvements are capitalized. |
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| (p) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets |
| Goodwill resulting from business combinations represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. Goodwill is the only intangible asset with an indefinite life on our balance sheet. |
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| The Company accounts for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with GAAP, which, in general, requires that goodwill not be amortized, but rather that it be tested for impairment at least annually at the reporting unit level. The Company has the option to first perform a qualitative assessment to test goodwill for impairment on a reporting-unit-by-reporting-unit basis. If after performing the qualitative assessment, the Company concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the Company will perform the two-step process described below: |
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| 1 | Identify potential impairments by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. Goodwill is not considered impaired as long as the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying value. The second step is only required if a potential impairment to goodwill is identified in step one. |
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| 2 | Compare the implied fair value of goodwill to its carrying amount, where the implied fair value of goodwill is computed on a residual basis, that is, by subtracting the sum of the fair values of the individual asset categories (tangible and intangible) from the indicated fair value of the reporting unit as determined under step one. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized. That loss is equal to the carrying amount of goodwill that is in excess of its implied fair value, and it must be presented as a separate line item on financial statements. |
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| At September 30, 2013 the Company assessed goodwill for impairment using qualitative factors and concluded the two-step process was unnecessary. Changes in the local and national economy, the federal and state legislative and regulatory environments for financial institutions, the stock market, interest rates and other external factors (such as natural disasters or significant world events) may occur from time to time, often with great unpredictability, and may materially impact the fair value of publicly traded financial institutions and could result in an impairment charge at a future date. |
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| Core deposit intangibles recorded in acquisitions are amortized to expense using an accelerated method over their estimated lives of approximately eight years. Intangibles related to the naming rights on Provident Bank Ball Park are amortized over 10 years on a straight-line basis. Impairment losses on intangible assets are charged to expense, if and when they occur. |
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| (q) Other Real Estate Owned |
| Real estate properties acquired through loan foreclosures are recorded initially at estimated fair value, less expected sales costs, with any resulting write-down charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent valuations are performed by management, and the carrying amount of a property is adjusted by a charge to expense to reflect any subsequent declines in estimated fair value. Fair value estimates are based on recent appraisals and other available information. Routine holding costs are charged to expense as incurred, while significant improvements are capitalized. Gains and losses on sales of real estate owned properties are recognized upon disposition. Other real estate owned totaled $6.0 million and $6.4 million at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
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| (r) Securities Repurchase Agreements |
| In securities repurchase agreements, the Company transfers securities to counterparty under an agreement to repurchase the identical securities at a fixed price on a future date. These agreements are accounted for as secured financing transactions since the Company maintains effective control over the transferred securities and the transfer meets other specified criteria. Accordingly, the transaction proceeds are recorded as borrowings and the underlying securities continue to be carried in the Company’s investment securities portfolio. Disclosure of the pledged securities is made in the consolidated balance sheets if the counterparty has the right by contract to sell or re-pledge such collateral. |
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| (s) Income Taxes |
| Net deferred taxes are recognized for the estimated future tax effects attributable to “temporary differences” between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax laws or rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period that includes the enactment date of the change. |
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| A deferred tax liability is recognized for all temporary differences that will result in future taxable income. A deferred tax asset is recognized for all temporary differences that will result in future tax deductions, subject to reduction of the asset by a valuation allowance in certain circumstances. This valuation allowance is recognized if, based on an analysis of available evidence, we determine that it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. |
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| The valuation allowance is subject to ongoing adjustment based on changes in circumstances that affect management’s judgment about the realizability of the deferred tax asset. Adjustments to increase or decrease the valuation allowance are charged or credited, respectively, to income tax expense. The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. |
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| The Company evaluates uncertain tax positions in a two step process. The first step is recognition, which requires a determination of whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination. The second step is measurement. Under the measurement step, a tax position that meets the more likely than not recognition threshold is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more likely than not recognition threshold should be recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is met. Previously recognized tax position that no longer meet the more likely than not recognition threshold should be derecognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which the threshold is no longer met. The Company did not have any such position as of September 30, 2013. See Note 10 “Income Taxes”. |
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| (t) Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) |
| The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain officers and key executives. Bank owned life insurance is recorded at its cash surrender value (or the amount that can be realized). |
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| (u) Stock-Based Compensation Plans |
| Compensation expense is recognized for the Employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”) equal to the fair value of shares that have been allocated or committed to be released for allocation to participants. Any difference between the fair value at that time and the ESOP’s original acquisition cost is charged or credited to stockholders’ equity (additional paid-in capital). The cost of ESOP shares that have not yet been allocated or committed to be released for allocation is deducted from stockholders’ equity. |
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| Compensation cost is recognized for stock options issued to employees, based on the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options. Compensation cost is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period. |
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| During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011 the Company issued 360,500, 515,000 and 119,526 new stock option awards and recognized total non-cash stock-based compensation cost of $634, $521 and $558, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options was $1,360. Options granted in 2013 have 3 year vesting periods. |
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| The Company also has a restricted stock plan in which shares awarded are transferred from treasury stock at cost with the difference between the fair market value on the grant date and the cost basis of the shares recorded as a reduction to retained earnings or an increase to additional paid-in capital, as applicable. The expense is amortized over the vesting period of the awards. The Company issued 186,900 shares during 2013 and 58,000 during 2012 and 63,870 shares were issued in 2011. The total restricted stock compensation cost recognized during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $1,108, $276, and $168, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock was $1,239. |
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| The Company’s stock-based compensation plans allow for accelerated vesting when employees retire under circumstances in accordance with the terms of the plans. Grants which are subject to such accelerated vesting, are expensed over the shorter of the time to retirement age or the vesting schedule in accordance with the grant. Thus the vesting period can be less than the vesting period expressed in the stock based compensation agreement, depending upon the age of the grantee. As of September 30, 2013, 11,533 restricted shares and 48,121 stock options were potentially subject to accelerated vesting, and have been fully expensed. The Company recognized expense associated with the acceleration of restricted shares of $5 for fiscal 2013,and no expense in fiscal 2012 and 2011. The Company recognized expense associated with the acceleration of 2,000 shares in 2013, and no stock option shares in 2012 and 2011, respectively. |
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| (v) Earnings Per Share |
| Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. |
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| Diluted EPS is computed in a similar manner, except that the weighted average number of common shares is increased to include incremental shares (computed using the treasury stock method) that would have been outstanding if all potentially dilutive stock options were exercised and unvested restricted stock shares became vested during the periods. For purposes of computing both basic and diluted EPS, outstanding shares include earned ESOP shares. |
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| (w) Segment Information |
| Public companies are required to report certain financial information about significant revenue-producing segments of the business for which such information is available and utilized by the chief operating decision maker. Substantially all of the Company’s operations occur through the Bank and involve the delivery of loan and deposit products to customers. Management makes operating decisions and assesses performance based on an ongoing review of its banking operation, which constitutes the Company’s only operating segment for financial reporting purposes. |
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| (x) Loss Contingencies |
| Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company does not believe there are such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements. |
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| (y) Derivatives |
| At the inception of a derivative contract, the Company designates the derivative as one of three types based on the Company’s intentions and belief as to likely effectiveness as a hedge. These three types are (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (“fair value hedge”), (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (“cash flow hedge”), or (3) an instrument with no hedging designation (“stand-alone derivative”). For a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item, are recognized in current earnings as fair values change. For a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is reported in other comprehensive income and is reclassified into earnings in the same periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. For both types of hedges, changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not highly effective in hedging the changes in fair value or expected cash flows of the hedged item are recognized immediately in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported currently in earnings, as non-interest income. Net cash settlements on derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded in interest income or interest expense, based on the item being hedged. Net cash settlements on derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in non-interest income. Cash flows on hedges are classified in the cash flow statement the same as the cash flows of the items being hedged. |
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| The Company formally documents the relationship between derivatives and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and the strategy for undertaking hedge transactions at the inception of the hedging relationship. This documentation includes linking fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative instruments that are used are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged items. The Company discontinues hedge accounting when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative is settled or terminates, a hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable, a hedged firm commitment is no longer firm, or treatment of the derivative as a hedge is no longer appropriate or intended. |
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| When hedge accounting is discontinued, subsequent changes in fair value of the derivative are recorded as non-interest income. When a fair value hedge is discontinued, the hedged asset or liability is no longer adjusted for changes in fair value and the existing basis adjustment is amortized or accreted over the remaining life of the asset or liability. When a cash flow hedge is discontinued but the hedged cash flows or forecasted transactions are still expected to occur, gains or losses that were accumulated in other comprehensive income are amortized into earnings over the same periods which the hedged transactions will affect earnings. |
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| (z) Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments |
| Financial instruments include off-balance sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial 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. |
