LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES | NOTE 4 – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES Loans as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows: (dollars in thousands) September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Commercial loans $ 64,658 $ 57,876 Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 74,979 71,002 Commercial 229,165 222,468 Construction and land 29,799 22,319 Consumer and other loans 1,513 1,489 Loans, gross 400,114 375,154 Less: Net deferred loan fees (603 ) (498 ) Allowance for loan losses (12,570 ) (14,377 ) Loans, net $ 386,941 $ 360,279 Loans acquired as a result of the merger with Atlantic BancGroup, Inc. (ABI) were recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition. The amounts reported in the table above are net of the fair value adjustments. The table below reflects the contractual amount of purchased loans less the discount to principal balances remaining from these fair value adjustments by class of loan as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. This discount will be accreted into interest income as deemed appropriate over the remaining term of the related loans or to support unidentified losses. (dollars in thousands) September 30, 2015 Gross Contractual Amount Receivable Discount Carrying Amount Commercial loans $ 1,557 $ 115 $ 1,442 Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 12,847 616 12,231 Commercial 32,683 1,834 30,849 Construction and land 2,907 235 2,672 Consumer and other loans 366 3 363 Total $ 50,360 $ 2,803 $ 47,557 December 31, 2014 Gross Contractual Amount Receivable Discount Carrying Amount Commercial loans $ 1,758 $ 144 $ 1,614 Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 15,748 761 14,987 Commercial 37,481 2,167 35,314 Construction and land 3,452 334 3,118 Consumer and other loans 400 3 397 Total $ 58,839 $ 3,409 $ 55,430 The Company has divided the loan portfolio into three portfolio segments, each with different risk characteristics and methodologies for assessing risk. The three portfolio segments identified by the Company are described below. Commercial Loans Commercial loans are primarily underwritten on the basis of the borrowers’ ability to service such debt from operating cash flows. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. As a general practice, loans are secured by a security interest in any available real estate, equipment, or other chattel, although loans may also be made on an unsecured basis. Collateralized working capital loans typically are secured with short-term assets whereas long-term loans are primarily secured with long-term assets. Credit risk is mitigated by the diversity and number of borrowers as well as loan type within the commercial portfolio. Real Estate Mortgage Loans Real estate mortgage loans are typically segmented into three classes: commercial real estate, residential real estate and construction and land development. Commercial real estate loans are secured by the subject property and are underwritten based upon standards set forth in the underwriting guidelines authorized by the Bank’s Board of Directors. Such standards include, among other factors, loan-to-value limits, debt service coverage and general creditworthiness of the obligors. Residential real estate loans are underwritten in accordance with policies set forth and approved by the Bank’s Board, including repayment capacity and source, value of the underlying property, credit history, stability and purchaser guidelines. Construction loans to borrowers are to finance the construction of owner occupied and lease properties. These loans are categorized as construction loans during the construction period, later converting to commercial or residential real estate loans after the construction is complete and amortization of the loan begins. Real estate development and construction loans are approved based on an analysis of the borrower and guarantor, the viability of the project and on an acceptable percentage of the appraised value of the property securing the loan. Real estate development and construction loan funds are disbursed periodically based on the percentage of construction completed. The Bank carefully monitors these loans with on-site inspections and requires the receipt of invoices and lien waivers prior to advancing funds. Development and construction loans are typically secured by the properties under development or construction, and personal guarantees are typically obtained. Further, to assure that reliance is not placed solely on the value of the underlying property, the Bank considers the market conditions and feasibility of proposed projects, the financial condition and reputation of the borrower and guarantors, the amount of the borrower’s equity in the project, independent appraisals, cost estimates and pre-construction sale information. The Bank also makes loans on occasion for the purchase of land for future development by the borrower. Land loans are extended for the future development of either commercial or residential use by the borrower. The Bank carefully analyzes the intended use of the property and the viability thereof. Repayment of real estate loans is primarily dependent upon the personal income or business income generated by the secured property of the borrowers, which can be impacted by the economic conditions in their market area. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the properties securing the Company’s real estate loan portfolio are diverse in type and spread over a large number of borrowers. Consumer and Other Loans Consumer and other loans are extended for various purposes, including purchases of automobiles, recreational vehicles, and boats. The Company also offers home improvement loans, lines of credit, personal loans, and deposit account collateralized loans. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income of the borrowers, which can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas, such as unemployment levels. Loans to consumers are extended after a credit evaluation, including the creditworthiness of the borrower(s), the purpose of the credit, and the secondary source of repayment. Consumer loans are made at fixed and variable interest rates and may be made on terms of up to ten years. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers. Activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Allowance at beginning of period $ 12,861 $ 14,616 $ 14,377 $ 15,760 Charge-offs: Commercial loans (4 ) (70 ) (170 ) (272 ) Real estate mortgage loans (874 ) (545 ) (1,264 ) (2,034 ) Consumer and other loans - (154 ) (4 ) (170 ) Total charge-offs (878 ) (769 ) (1,438 ) (2,476 ) Recoveries: Commercial loans 14 10 53 37 Real estate mortgage loans 457 1,306 1,436 1,545 Consumer and other loans 116 7 153 17 Total recoveries 587 1,323 1,642 1,599 Net (charge-offs) recoveries (291 ) 554 204 (877 ) Provision for loan losses charged to operating expenses: Commercial loans (1 ) (26 ) (43 ) 102 Real estate mortgage loans (15 ) (312 ) (1,271 ) (73 ) Consumer and other loans 16 338 (697 ) 258 Total provision - - (2,011 ) 287 Allowance at end of period $ 12,570 $ 15,170 $ 12,570 $ 15,170 The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on the impairment method as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: (dollars in thousands) September 30, 2015 Commercial Loans Real Estate Mortgage Loans Consumer and Other Loans Total Allowance for loan losses: Ending allowance balance attributable to loans: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 59 $ 1,526 $ - $ 1,585 Collectively evaluated for impairment 1,072 9,536 377 10,985 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality - - - - Total ending allowance balance $ 1,131 $ 11,062 $ 377 $ 12,570 Loans: Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 59 $ 14,454 $ 23 $ 14,536 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 64,517 308,102 1,490 374,109 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality 82 11,387 - 11,469 Total ending loans balance $ 64,658 $ 333,943 $ 1,513 $ 400,114 December 31, 2014 Commercial Loans Real Estate Mortgage Loans Consumer and Other Loans Total Allowance for loan losses: Ending allowance balance attributable to loans: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 21 $ 539 $ - $ 560 Collectively evaluated for impairment 1,270 11,622 925 13,817 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality - - - - Total ending allowance balance $ 1,291 $ 12,161 $ 925 $ 14,377 Loans: Loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 21 $ 16,033 $ 28 $ 16,082 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 57,749 285,371 1,461 344,581 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality 106 14,385 - 14,491 Total ending loans balance $ 57,876 $ 315,789 $ 1,489 $ 375,154 The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment, by class of loans as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands) Unpaid Principal Balance Recorded Investment Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated Unpaid Principal Balance Recorded Investment Allowance for Loan Losses Allocated With no related allowance recorded: Commercial loans $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 790 734 - 2,288 2,211 - Commercial 9,173 8,675 - 14,012 11,104 - Construction and land 1,100 1,071 - 1,174 1,126 - Consumer and other loans 26 23 - 31 28 - Subtotal 11,089 10,503 - 17,505 14,469 - With an allowance recorded: Commercial loans 60 59 59 21 21 21 Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 1,797 1,740 693 692 629 103 Commercial 1,957 1,948 655 489 489 214 Construction and land 332 286 178 493 474 222 Consumer and other loans - - - - - - Subtotal 4,146 4,033 1,585 1,695 1,613 560 Total $ 15,235 $ 14,536 $ 1,585 $ 19,200 $ 16,082 $ 560 The following table presents the average recorded investment in impaired loans and the related interest income recognized during impairment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 (dollars in thousands) Average Impaired Loans Interest Income Cash Basis Average Impaired Loans Interest Income Cash Basis With no related allowance recorded: Commercial loans $ - $ - $ - $ 56 $ - $ - Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 806 5 5 884 16 16 Commercial 7,530 72 72 9,015 349 349 Construction and land 1,078 9 9 1,191 28 28 Consumer and other loans 23 - - 25 - - Subtotal 9,437 86 86 11,171 393 393 With an allowance recorded: Commercial loans 61 - - 62 - - Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 1,742 5 5 939 15 16 Commercial 474 6 6 480 17 17 Construction and land 288 - - 294 - - Consumer and other loans - - - - - - Subtotal 2,565 11 11 1,775 32 33 Total $ 12,002 $ 97 $ 97 $ 12,946 $ 425 $ 426 Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands) Average Impaired Loans Interest Income Cash Basis Average Impaired Loans Interest Income Cash Basis With no related allowance recorded: Commercial loans $ 68 $ - $ - $ 192 $ - $ - Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 2,063 18 18 2,407 63 63 Commercial 10,556 42 42 10,651 126 126 Construction and land 2,503 7 7 4,119 21 21 Consumer and other loans 32 - - 35 - - Subtotal 15,222 67 67 17,404 210 210 With an allowance recorded: Commercial loans 16 - - 17 - - Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 830 7 7 830 21 21 Commercial 5,496 13 13 4,291 38 38 Construction and land 591 3 3 545 10 10 Consumer and other loans 308 - - 314 - - Subtotal 7,241 23 23 5,997 69 69 Total $ 22,463 $ 90 $ 90 $ 23,401 $ 279 $ 279 The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans by class of loans as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: (dollars in thousands) September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Commercial loans $ 59 $ 21 Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 2,092 1,151 Commercial 4,485 7,408 Construction and land 386 574 Consumer and other loans 23 28 Total $ 7,045 $ 9,182 There were no loans past due 90 days or greater and still accruing at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans by class of loans as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: Past Due Loans (dollars in thousands) September 30, 2015 30-59 Days 60-89 Days 90 Days and Greater Total Loans Not Past Due Total Commercial loans $ 199 $ - $ 21 $ 220 $ 64,438 $ 64,658 Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 589 163 235 987 73,992 74,979 Commercial - 1,477 2,699 4,176 224,989 229,165 Construction and land - - 122 122 29,677 29,799 Consumer and other loans 258 - - 258 1,255 1,513 Total $ 1,046 $ 1,640 $ 3,077 $ 5,763 $ 394,351 $ 400,114 Past Due Loans December 31, 2014 30-59 Days 60-89 Days 90 Days and Greater Total Loans Not Past Due Total Commercial loans $ 218 $ - $ - $ 218 $ 57,658 $ 57,876 Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 874 579 681 2,134 68,868 71,002 Commercial 5,032 1,701 4,784 11,517 210,951 222,468 Construction and land - - 350 350 21,969 22,319 Consumer and other loans 269 - - 269 1,220 1,489 Total $ 6,393 $ 2,280 $ 5,815 $ 14,488 $ 360,666 $ 375,154 The delinquency status of purchased credit impaired loans that resulted from our acquisition of ABI is based on the contractual terms of the loan. In effect, past due status of an acquired loan is determined in the same manner as loans originated by the Bank. Troubled Debt Restructurings During the normal course of business, the Company may restructure or modify the terms of a loan for various reasons. The restructuring of a loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) a concession is granted that otherwise would not have occurred under normal circumstances. The following table presents the recorded investment and specific reserves allocated to loans modified as TDRs as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. (dollars in thousands) September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Recorded investment (1) $ 10,671 $ 10,794 Specific reserves allocated (2) 342 372 (1) Of the total recorded investment in loans modified as TDRs, $1,101 and $1,285, respectively, were for customers whose loans were collateral dependent with collateral shortfalls. (2) Of the specific reserves allocated to customers whose loan terms were modified as TDRs, $342 and $372, respectively, were allocated to customers whose loans were collateral dependent with collateral shortfalls. The following table represents loans by class modified as TDRs that occurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014: Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 (dollars in thousands) Number of loans Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Post- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Number of loans Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Post- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Commercial loans - $ - $ - - $ - $ - Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 1 214 208 1 214 208 Commercial - - - 1 1,496 1,689 Construction and land - - - - - - Consumer and other loans - - - - - - Total 1 $ 214 $ 208 2 $ 1,710 $ 1,897 Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands) Number of loans Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Post- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Number of loans Pre- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Post- Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Commercial loans - $ - $ - 1 $ 62 $ 62 Real estate mortgage loans: Residential - - - 2 171 151 Commercial - - - 6 3,579 3,629 Construction and land - - - 2 281 219 Consumer and other loans 1 208 208 2 447 447 Total 1 $ 208 $ 208 13 $ 4,540 $ 4,508 During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, there was one and two collateral-impaired loan modified as TDRs. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, there were one and thirteen loans, respectively, modified as TDRs. The terms of these loans were modified as TDRs because the borrowers were experiencing financial difficulties. The loan modifications allowed the borrowers to make reduced payments, such as (i) reduced fixed interest rate through maturity and an advance to cover a deficiency from sale of a separate foreclosed property, (ii) change from principal and interest payments to interest only payments for a limited period of time, (iii) reduced principal and interest payments through maturity, (iv) change from variable rate interest only payments through maturity to fixed rate interest only payments for a limited period of time and reduced principal and interest payments through maturity, (v) change from variable rate interest only payments through maturity to fixed rate and reduced principal and interest payments through maturity, or (vi) proposed forgiveness of principal contingent upon the satisfaction of the modified terms. The TDRs described above did not increase the allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2015 and there were no related charge-offs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the TDRs described above did not increase the allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2014 and resulted in charge-offs of $0 and $256,000, respectively. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had no commitments to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans whose terms were modified as TDRs. There were no TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms. Loans modified that did not meet the definition of a TDR had a total recorded investment of $7.3 million and $14.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively, and $1.9 million and $12.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. These modifications involved loans to borrowers who were not experiencing financial difficulties and included (i) allowing the borrowers to make interest-only payments for a limited period of time, (ii) adjusting the interest rate to a market interest rate through maturity, (iii) extension of interest-only payments for a limited period of time, or (iv) extension of maturity date. In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed of the probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. This evaluation is performed under the Company’s internal underwriting policy. Credit Quality Indicators The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. All loans are graded upon initial issuance. Loans classified as substandard or special mention are reviewed at least quarterly by the Company for further deterioration or improvement to determine if they are appropriately classified and whether there is any impairment. Further, commercial loans are typically reviewed at least annually to determine the appropriate loan grading. In addition, during the renewal process of any loan, as well as if a loan becomes past due, the Company determines the appropriate loan grade. Loans excluded from the review process above are generally classified as pass credits until: (i) they become past due; (ii) management becomes aware of a deterioration in the credit worthiness of the borrower; or (iii) the customer contacts the Company for a modification. In these circumstances, the loan is specifically evaluated for potential classification as to special mention, substandard or doubtful. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings: Special Mention Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date. Substandard Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above-described process are considered to be pass-rated loans. As of September 30, 2015 , and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans was as follows: (dollars in thousands) September 30, 2015 Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total Commercial loans $ 64,480 $ 76 $ 102 $ - $ 64,658 Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 66,702 4,628 3,649 - 74,979 Commercial 218,529 2,552 8,084 - 229,165 Construction and land 27,013 1,688 1,098 - 29,799 Consumer and other loans 1,477 13 23 - 1,513 Total $ 378,201 $ 8,957 $ 12,956 $ - $ 400,114 December 31, 2014 Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total Commercial loans $ 56,704 $ 1,103 $ 69 $ - $ 57,876 Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 61,666 4,717 4,619 - 71,002 Commercial 202,225 5,278 14,965 - 222,468 Construction and land 20,799 62 1,458 - 22,319 Consumer and other loans 1,437 24 28 - 1,489 Total $ 342,831 $ 11,184 $ 21,139 $ - $ 375,154 Purchased Loans The Company has purchased loans for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected. The unpaid principal balance and carrying amounts of these loans were as follows as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: (dollars in thousands) September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Commercial loans $ 112 $ 150 Real estate mortgage loans: Residential 2,111 3,625 Commercial 10,320 11,937 Construction and land 233 240 Consumer and other loans - - Unpaid principal balance $ 12,776 $ 15,952 Carrying amount $ 11,469 $ 14,491 Accretable yield, or income collected, from these loans was as follows: (dollars in thousands) Balance as of December 31, 2013 $ 8,993 New loans purchased, including loans classified as held-for-sale - Accretion of income (766 ) Reduction for loans sold, paid off and other (1,837 ) Loans charged off (28 ) Reclassifications from nonaccretable difference - Disposals - Balance as of September 30, 2014 $ 6,362 Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ 6,329 New loans purchased, including loans classified as held-for-sale - Accretion of income (599 ) Reduction for loans sold, paid off and other (673 ) Loans charged off - Reclassifications from nonaccretable difference 127 Disposals - Balance as of September 30, 2015 $ 5,184 For those purchased loans disclosed above, the Company did not increase the allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014, respectively. |