LOAN PORTFOLIO | NOTE 4 – LOAN PORTFOLIO Loans consisted of the following: (Dollars in thousands) March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Residential $ 73,908 $ 71,444 Commercial Real Estate 112,393 104,875 Commercial 37,041 33,800 Consumer 5,691 4,993 Total gross loans $ 229,033 $ 215,112 Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses An allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level deemed appropriate by management to adequately provide for known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. In evaluating the adequacy of the Company’s loan loss reserves, management identifies loans believed to be impaired. Impaired loans are those not likely to be repaid as to principal and interest in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement. The fair value of impaired loans is estimated using one of several methods, including collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, or liquidation value and discounted cash flows. Reserves are maintained for each loan in which the principal balance of the loan exceeds the net present value of cash flows. In addition to the specific allowance for individually reviewed loans, a general allowance for potential loan losses is established based on management’s review of the composition of the loan portfolio with the purpose of identifying any concentrations of risk, and an analysis of historical loan charge-offs and recoveries. The final component of the allowance for loan losses incorporates management’s evaluation of current economic conditions and other risk factors which may impact the inherent losses in the loan portfolio. These evaluations are highly subjective and require that a great degree of judgmental assumptions be made by management. This component of the allowance for loan losses includes additional estimated reserves for internal factors such as changes in lending staff, loan policy and underwriting guidelines, and loan seasoning and quality, and external factors such as national and local economic trends and conditions. During 2016, we introduced certain enhancements to our allowance for loan loss model and methodology that, in management’s opinion, provide a better estimate and an allowance for loan loss which better reflects the inherent loss in the loan portfolio. The most significant enhancement was the implementation of a new third party software for the calculation of the allowance for loan losses. While this change did not result in an overall change in methodology, it did allow management to further analyze the portfolio. Additionally, as we regularly review the look back period being used for the calculation of historical losses. As economic conditions have improved and the overall risk profile of the loan portfolio has changed, it was determined that the historic look back period should be increased to 12 quarters from six quarters to present an estimated risk and loss consistent with expectations. This change in the look back period resulted in an increase in reserves of approximately $570,000 at December 31, 2016. The following table details the activity within our allowance for loan losses as of and for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 and as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016, by portfolio segment: March 31, 2017 ( Dollars in thousands Commercial Commercial Real Estate Consumer Residential Total Allowance for loan losses: Beginning balance $ 400 $ 2,291 $ 103 $ 956 $ 3,750 Charge-offs (36 ) — (51 ) (12 ) (99 ) Recoveries 6 12 19 29 66 Provision 66 33 22 (121 ) — Ending balance $ 436 $ 2,336 $ 93 $ 852 $ 3,717 Ending balances: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 21 $ 236 $ 6 $ 329 $ 592 Collectively evaluated for impairment $ 415 $ 2,100 $ 87 $ 523 $ 3,125 Loans receivable: Ending balance, total $ 37,041 $ 112,393 $ 5,691 $ 73,908 $ 229,033 Ending balances: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 1,656 $ 10,978 $ 88 $ 7,171 $ 19,893 Collectively evaluated for impairment $ 35,385 $ 101,415 $ 5,603 $ 66,737 $ 209,140 March 31, 2016 ( Dollars in thousands Commercial Commercial Real Estate Consumer Residential Total Allowance for loan losses: Beginning balance $ 952 $ 2,543 $ 80 $ 1,026 $ 4,601 Charge-offs (18 ) (2,322 ) (6 ) (33 ) (2,379 ) Recoveries 34 14 7 18 73 Provision (439 ) 1,750 29 84 1,424 Ending balance $ 529 $ 1,985 $ 110 $ 1,095 $ 3,719 Ending balances: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 95 $ 518 $ 10 $ 617 $ 1,240 Collectively evaluated for impairment $ 434 $ 1,467 $ 100 $ 478 $ 2,479 Loans receivable: Ending balance, total $ 29,842 $ 92,461 $ 4,729 $ 72,603 $ 199,635 Ending balances: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 2,466 $ 19,121 $ 118 $ 9,248 $ 30,953 Collectively evaluated for impairment $ 27,376 $ 73,340 $ 4,611 $ 63,355 $ 168,682 December 31, 2016 ( Dollars in thousands Commercial Commercial Real Estate Consumer Residential Total Allowance for loan losses: Beginning balance $ 952 $ 2,543 $ 80 $ 1,026 $ 4,601 Charge-offs (1,132 ) (4,595 ) (72 ) (809 ) (6,608 ) Recoveries 1,382 202 79 171 1,834 Provision (802 ) 4,141 16 568 3,923 Ending balance $ 400 $ 2,291 $ 103 $ 956 $ 3,750 Ending balances: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 25 $ 291 $ 7 $ 320 $ 643 Collectively evaluated for impairment $ 375 $ 2,000 $ 96 $ 636 $ 3,107 Loans receivable: Ending balance, total $ 33,800 $ 104,875 $ 4,993 $ 71,444 $ 215,112 Ending balances: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 1,667 $ 12,616 $ 84 $ 7,254 $ 21,621 Collectively evaluated for impairment $ 32,133 $ 92,259 $ 4,909 $ 64,190 $ 193,491 Loan Performance and Asset Quality Generally, a loan will be placed on nonaccrual status when it becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest, or when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrower’s financial condition is such that collection of the loan is doubtful. When a loan is placed in nonaccrual status, interest accruals are discontinued and income earned but not collected is reversed. Cash receipts on nonaccrual loans are not recorded as interest income, but are used to reduce principal. The following chart summarizes delinquencies and nonaccruals, by portfolio class, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. March 31, 2017 (Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days 60-89 Days 90+ Days Total Total Loans Non- Past Due Past Due Past Due Past Due Current Receivable accrual Commercial $ 83 $ 46 $ 16 $ 145 $ 36,896 $ 37,041 $ 16 Commercial real estate: Construction 23 — — 23 26,174 26,197 20 Other 50 — 1,219 1,269 84,927 86,196 1,407 Real Estate: Residential 150 — 251 401 73,507 73,908 464 Consumer: Other 24 3 — 27 5,124 5,151 8 Revolving credit — 3 — 3 537 540 — Total $ 330 $ 52 $ 1,486 $ 1,868 $ 227,165 $ 229,033 $ 1,915 December 31, 2016 (Dollars in thousands) 30-59 Days 60-89 Days 90+ Days Total Total Loans Non- Past Due Past Due Past Due Past Due Current Receivable accrual Commercial $ 82 $ — $ 16 $ 98 $ 33,702 $ 33,800 $ 32 Commercial real estate: Construction 96 — — 96 22,885 22,981 21 Other 782 — 1,219 2,001 79,893 81,894 1,413 Real Estate: Residential 86 133 411 630 70,814 71,444 559 Consumer: Other 34 17 — 51 4,403 4,454 — Revolving credit 2 — — 2 537 539 — Total $ 1,082 $ 150 $ 1,646 $ 2,878 $ 212,234 $ 215,112 $ 2,025 There were no loans outstanding 90 days or more and still accruing interest at March 31, 2017 or December 31, 2016. The following table summarizes management’s internal credit risk grades, by portfolio class, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. March 31, 2017 ( Dollars in thousands Commercial Commercial Consumer Residential Total Grade 1 - Minimal $ 1,755 $ — $ 400 $ — $ 2,155 Grade 2 - Modest 813 116 150 661 1,740 Grade 3 -Average 2,131 18,861 134 7,015 28,141 Grade 4 - Satisfactory 23,146 62,213 4,503 46,851 136,713 Grade 5 - Watch 7,081 22,560 310 12,916 42,867 Grade 6 - Special Mention 1,543 1,413 107 1,651 4,714 Grade 7- Substandard 572 7,230 87 4,814 12,703 Grade 8 - Doubtful — — — — — Grade 9- Loss — — — — — Total loans receivable $ 37,041 $ 112,393 $ 5,691 $ 73,908 $ 229,033 December 31, 2016 ( Dollars in thousands Commercial Commercial Real Estate Consumer Residential Total Grade 1 - Minimal $ 1,781 $ — $ 383 $ — $ 2,164 Grade 2 - Modest 934 122 112 573 1,741 Grade 3 - Average 2,226 13,877 84 6,588 22,775 Grade 4 - Satisfactory 19,973 58,149 3,971 45,208 127,301 Grade 5 - Watch 7,125 21,807 234 11,531 40,697 Grade 6 - Special Mention 1,484 900 140 1,517 4,041 Grade 7 - Substandard 277 10,020 69 6,027 16,393 Grade 8 - Doubtful — — — — — Grade 9 - Loss — — — — — Total loans receivable $ 33,800 $ 104,875 $ 4,993 $ 71,444 $ 215,112 Loans graded one through four are considered “pass” credits. As of March 31, 2017, $168.7 million, or 73.7% of the loan portfolio had a credit grade of “minimal,” “modest,” “average” or “satisfactory.” For loans to qualify for these grades, they must be performing relatively close to expectations, with no significant departures from the intended source and timing of repayment. Loans with a credit grade of “watch” and “special mention” are not considered classified; however, they are categorized as a watch list credit and are considered potential problem loans. This classification is utilized by us when there is an initial concern about the financial health of a borrower. These loans are designated as such in order to be monitored more closely than other credits in the portfolio. Loans on the watch list are not considered problem loans until they are determined by management to be classified as substandard. As of March 31, 2017, loans with a credit grade of “watch” and “special mention” totaled $47.6 million. Watch list loans are considered potential problem loans and are monitored as they may develop into problem loans in the future. Loans graded “substandard” or greater are considered classified credits. At March 31, 2017 classified loans totaled $12.7 million, with $12.0 million being collateralized by real estate. Classified credits are evaluated for impairment on a quarterly basis. Loans showing improvement may be upgraded to “watch”. TDRs at March 31, 2017 were $17.9 million. TDRs totaling $6.8 million were graded as classified loans, of which $5.7 million were considered to be performing at March 31, 2017. The Company identifies impaired loans through its normal internal loan review process. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis by calculating either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral, less selling costs, if the loan is collateral dependent. If the measurement of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (including accrued interest, net of deferred loan fees or costs), an impairment is recognized by establishing or adjusting an existing allocation of the allowance, or by recording a partial charge-off of the loan to its fair value . Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Impaired consumer and residential loans are identified for impairment disclosures; however, it is policy to individually evaluate for impairment all loans with a credit grade of “special mention”, “substandard”, “doubtful”, and “loss.” Impaired loans are valued on a nonrecurring basis at the lower of cost or market value of the underlying collateral, less any selling costs, or based on the net present value of cash flows. For loans valued based on collateral, market values were obtained using independent appraisals, updated every 18 to 24 months, in accordance with our reappraisal policy, or other market data such as recent offers to the borrower. At March 31, 2017, the recorded investment in impaired loans was $19.9 million, compared to $21.6 million at December 31, 2016. The following chart details our impaired loans by category as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively: March 31, 2017 ( Dollars in thousands Unpaid Average Interest Recorded Principal Related Recorded Income Investment Balance Allowance Investment Recognized With no related allowance recorded: Commercial $ 854 $ 910 $ — $ 867 $ 15 Commercial real estate 8,107 11,473 — 9,342 106 Residential 4,235 4,428 — 4,987 59 Consumer 45 45 — 46 1 Total: $ 13,241 $ 16,856 $ — $ 15,242 $ 181 With an allowance recorded: Commercial 802 802 21 810 8 Commercial real estate 2,871 2,871 236 2,883 40 Residential 2,936 2,936 329 2,942 30 Consumer 43 43 6 43 1 Total: $ 6,652 $ 6,652 $ 592 $ 6,678 $ 79 Total: Commercial 1,656 1,712 21 1,677 23 Commercial real estate 10,978 14,344 236 12,225 146 Residential 7,171 7,364 329 7,929 89 Consumer 88 88 6 89 2 Total: $ 19,893 $ 23,508 $ 592 $ 21,920 $ 260 December 31, 2016 ( Dollars in thousands Unpaid Average Interest Recorded Principal Related Recorded Income Investment Balance Allowance Investment Recognized With no related allowance recorded: Commercial $ 720 $ 720 $ — $ 732 $ 43 Commercial real estate 9,194 12,597 — 9,332 574 Residential 4,365 4,553 — 4,390 248 Consumer 33 33 — 34 3 Total: $ 14,312 $ 17,903 $ — $ 14,488 $ 868 With an allowance recorded: Commercial 947 947 25 956 37 Commercial real estate 3,422 3,422 291 3,433 178 Residential 2,889 2,889 320 2,895 120 Consumer 51 51 7 52 2 Total: $ 7,309 $ 7,309 $ 643 $ 7,336 $ 337 Total: Commercial 1,667 1,667 25 1,688 80 Commercial real estate 12,616 16,019 291 12,765 752 Residential 7,254 7,442 320 7,285 368 Consumer 84 84 7 86 5 Total: $ 21,621 $ 25,212 $ 643 $ 21,824 $ 1,205 TDRs are loans which have been restructured from their original contractual terms and include concessions that would not otherwise have been granted outside of the financial difficulty of the borrower. We only restructure loans for borrowers in financial difficulty that have designed a viable business plan to fully pay off all obligations, including outstanding debt, interest and fees, either by generating additional income from the business or through liquidation of assets. Generally, these loans are restructured to provide the borrower additional time to execute upon their plans. With respect to restructured loans, we grant concessions by (1) reduction of the stated interest rate for the remaining original life of the debt, or (2) extension of the maturity date at a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk. We do not generally grant concessions through forgiveness of principal or accrued interest. Restructured loans where a concession has been granted through extension of the maturity date generally include extension of payments in an interest only period, extension of payments with capitalized interest and extension of payments through a forbearance agreement. These extended payment terms are also combined with a reduction of the stated interest rate in certain cases. Success in restructuring loans has been mixed but it has proven to be a useful tool in certain situations to protect collateral values and allow certain borrowers additional time to execute upon defined business plans. In situations where a TDR is unsuccessful and the borrower is unable to follow through with terms of the restructured agreement, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status and continues to be written down to the underlying collateral value. Our policy with respect to accrual of interest on loans restructured in a TDR follows relevant supervisory guidance. That is, if a borrower has demonstrated performance under the previous loan terms and shows capacity to perform under the restructured loan terms, continued accrual of interest at the restructured interest rate is likely. If a borrower was materially delinquent on payments prior to the restructuring but shows capacity to meet the restructured loan terms, the loan will likely continue as nonaccrual going forward. Lastly, if the borrower does not perform under the restructured terms, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. We will continue to closely monitor these loans and will cease accruing interest on them if management believes that the borrowers may not continue performing based on the restructured note terms. If, after previously being classified as a TDR, a loan is restructured a second time, then that loan is automatically placed on nonaccrual status. Our policy with respect to nonperforming loans requires the borrower to make a minimum of six consecutive payments in accordance with the loan terms before that loan can be placed back on accrual status. Further, the borrower must show capacity to continue performing into the future prior to restoration of accrual status. In addition, there are times when a loan previously considered a TDR was restructured under a new agreement that does not qualify as a TDR. This includes restructurings whereby the customer is no longer in financial difficulty and the restructured terms offer no concessions from the original loan terms. During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, there were $1.5 million in TDRs that were restructured into new agreements that no longer qualified as TDRs. We believe that all of our modified loans meet the definition of a TDR. The following is a summary of information pertaining to our TDRs: March 31, December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 Nonperforming TDRs $ 1,179 $ 1,269 Performing TDRs: Commercial 1,562 1,635 Commercial real estate 8,860 10,554 Residential 6,257 6,133 Consumer 79 84 Total performing TDRs 16,758 18,406 Total TDRs $ 17,937 $ 19,675 The following tables summarize how loans that were considered TDRs were modified during the periods indicated: For the Three Months ended March 31, 2017 (Dollars in thousands) TDRs identified during the period TDRs identified in the last twelve months that subsequently defaulted (1) Number Pre- Post Number Pre- Post Commercial — $ — $ — 1 $ 30 $ 30 Residential 4 994 970 — — — Total 4 $ 994 $ 970 1 $ 30 $ 30 (1) During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, four loans were modified that were considered to be TDRs. Term concessions were granted for all four loans and payment deferrals were also granted for one of the loans. For the Three Months ended March 31, 2016 (Dollars in thousands) TDRs identified during the period TDRs identified in the last twelve months that subsequently defaulted (1) Number Pre- Post Number Pre- Post Commercial 2 $ 137 $ 137 1 $ 106 $ 25 Residential 2 135 135 3 413 373 Total 4 $ 272 $ 272 4 $ 519 $ 398 (1) During the quarter ended March 31, 2016, four loans were modified that were considered to be TDRs. Term concessions were granted for all four loans and payment deferrals were also granted for one of the loans. Portions of the allowance for loan losses may be allocated for specific loans or portfolio segments. However, the entire allowance for loan losses is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off. While management utilizes the best judgment and information available to it, the ultimate adequacy of the allowance for loan losses depends on a variety of factors beyond our control, including the performance of our loan portfolio, the economy, changes in interest rates, and the view of the regulatory authorities toward loan classifications. If delinquencies and defaults increase, we may be required to increase our provision for loan losses, which would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. There can be no assurance that charge-offs of loans in future periods will not exceed the allowance for loan losses as estimated at any point in time or that provisions for loan losses will not be significant to a particular accounting period. The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual or notional amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. The fair value of standby letters of credit is insignificant. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since some of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the counter-party. Collateral held for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, equipment, and income-producing commercial properties. The following table summarizes the Company’s off-balance sheet financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk: March 31, December 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2017 2016 Commitments to extend credit $ 32,334 $ 33,155 Standby letters of credit 1,177 444 |