NOTE 6 – Loans
The following table sets forth the composition of our loan portfolio at December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009:
| | | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Percent | | | Amount | | | Percent | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage Loans: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential (1) | | $ | 197,880 | | | | 74.37 | % | | $ | 200,680 | | | | 74.57 | % |
Commercial real estate | | | 57,993 | | | | 21.80 | | | | 56,500 | | | | 20.99 | |
Residential construction | | | 1,760 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 1,887 | | | | 0.70 | |
Commercial | | | 7,127 | | | | 2.68 | | | | 8,958 | | | | 3.33 | |
Consumer and other | | | 1,294 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 1,097 | | | | 0.41 | |
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Total loans | | | 266,054 | | | | 100.00 | % | | | 269,122 | | | | 100.00 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unadvanced construction loans | | | (3,053 | ) | | | | | | | (2,929 | ) | | | | |
| | | 263,001 | | | | | | | | 266,193 | | | | | |
Net deferred loan costs | | | 318 | | | | | | | | 324 | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses | | | (2,207 | ) | | | | | | | (2,200 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans, net | | $ | 261,112 | | | | | | | $ | 264,317 | | | | | |
(1) Residential mortgage loans include one- to four-family mortgage loans, home equity loans, and home equity lines of credit.
NOTE 7 – Non-performing Assets
The table below sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing assets at the dates indicated.
| | At December 31, | | | At June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Non-accrual loans: | | | | | | |
Residential mortgage loans (1) | | $ | 1,364 | | | $ | 1,277 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 4,545 | | | | 5,073 | |
Residential construction | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial | | | 215 | | | | 99 | |
Consumer and other | | | - | | | | - | |
Total non-accrual loans | | | 6,124 | | | | 6,449 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more: | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgage loans (1) | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial real estate | | | 3,961 | | | | - | |
Residential construction | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial | | | - | | | | - | |
Consumer and other | | | - | | | | - | |
Total | | | 3,961 | | | | - | |
Total non-performing loans | | | 10,085 | | | | 6,449 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Other real estate owned | | | 984 | | | | 1,211 | |
Other non-performing assets | | | 46 | | | | 46 | |
Total non-performing assets | | | 11,115 | | | | 7,706 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Troubled debt restructurings in compliance with restructured terms | | | 310 | | | | 259 | |
| | $ | 11,425 | | | $ | 7,965 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total non-performing loans to total loans | | | 3.79 | % | | | 2.40 | % |
Total non-performing assets to total assets | | | 2.31 | | | | 1.61 | |
Total non-performing assets and troubled debt restructurings to total assets | | | 2.38 | | | | 1.67 | |
(1) Residential mortgage loans include one- to four-family mortgage loans, home equity loans, and home equity lines of credit.
Total non-performing assets increased $3.4 million to $11.1 million at December 31, 2009 from $7.7 million at June 30, 2009. Non-performing assets as of December 31, 2009 consisted of $984,000 in Other Real Estate Owned which reflects the repossession of a six lot residential development project at a carrying value of $303,000, one nine unit multi-family residence at a carrying value of $212,000, one mixed use property with a carrying value of $93,000 and one in-substance foreclosure of a condominium project at a carrying value of $376,000, $46,000 in Freddie Mac auction-rate trust preferred securities and $10.1 million in non-performing loans. These loans consisted of four residential loans totaling $1.4 million, three commercial and industrial loans totaling $215,000 and 36 commercial real estate loans (24 of these are two loan relationships) totaling $8.5 million. Non-performing assets as of June 30, 2009 consisted of $1.2 million in Other Real Estate Owned which reflects the repossession of one condominium development project, $46,000 in Freddie Mac auction-rate trust preferred securities and $6.4 million in non-performing loans. These loans consisted of four residential loans totaling $1.3 million, two commercial and industrial loans totaling $97,000 and 17 commercial real estate loans totaling $5.1 million.
The Bank’s increase in non-performing loans is a direct correlation to the deteriorating real estate climate. Management is focused on working with borrowers and guarantors to resolve these trends by restructuring or liquidating assets when prudent. Many of our commercial relationships are secured by development loans, in particular condominiums which have experienced a significant reduction in demand. The Bank reviews the strength of the guarantors; requires face to face discussions and offers restructuring suggestions that provide the borrowers with short term relief and exit strategies. Overall, we expect to see improvement as solutions are identified and executed. The Bank obtains a current appraisal on all real estate secured loans that are 180 days or more past due if the appraisal on file is older than one year. If the determination is made that there is the potential for collateral shortfall, an allocated reserve will be assigned to the loan for the expected deficiency. It is the policy of the Bank to charge off or write down loans or other assets when, in the opinion of the Credit Committee and Loan Review, the ultimate amount recoverable is less than the book value, or the collection of the amount is expected to be unduly prolonged. The level of non-performing assets is expected to fluctuate in response to changing economic and market conditions, and the relative sizes of the respective loan portfolios, along with management’s degree of success in resolving problem assets. Management takes a proactive approach with respect to the identification and resolution of problem loans. In addition, in connection with a regularly scheduled Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”) examination, the Holding Company and Bank agreed to develop and implement a plan to reduce classified assets. See Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
NOTE 8 – Allowance for Loan Losses
The following summarizes the changes in the allowance for loan losses for the three and six months ended December 31, 2009, as compared to the prior year periods:
| | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | |
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
| | (in thousands) | | | (in thousands) | |
Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 2,128 | | | $ | 1,996 | | | $ | 2,200 | | | $ | 1,758 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 265 | | | | 323 | | | | 507 | | | | 597 | |
Charge offs | | | (201 | ) | | | (437 | ) | | | (525 | ) | | | (487 | ) |
Recoveries | | | 15 | | | | 6 | | | | 25 | | | | 20 | |
Balance, end of period | | $ | 2,207 | | | $ | 1,888 | | | $ | 2,207 | | | $ | 1,888 | |
At December 31, 2009, the Company had 18 loans with balances of $6.1 million on nonaccrual status and 24 loans with balances of $4.0 million past due 90 days or more and still accruing. At December 31, 2008, the Company had 11 loans with balances of $1.8 million on nonaccrual status and three loans with balances of $1.5 million past due 90 days or more and still accruing. The Company had 15 loan relationships that are considered impaired with a balance of $5.9 million as of December 31, 2009 and there were four impaired loan relationships with a balance of $1.6 million December 31, 2008.
NOTE 9 – Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Intangible assets include goodwill and a core deposit intangible associated with the Bank’s purchase of three branches from another financial institution in October 2005. The goodwill and core deposit intangible are evaluated for impairment on an annual basis and the core deposit intangible is amortized on an accelerated basis over a ten-year period. The carrying amount of goodwill and core deposit intangible as of December 31, 2009 was $6.9 million and $562,000, respectively. The amortization expense related to the core deposit intangible for the three months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $44,000 and $51,000, respectively. The amortization expense related to the core deposit intangible for the six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $89,000 and $103,000, respectively.
| | December 31, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
Balances not subject to amortization: | | | | | | |
Goodwill | | $ | 6,912 | | | $ | 6,912 | |
Balances subject to amortization: | | | | | | | | |
Core Deposit Intangible | | | 562 | | | | 651 | |
Total intangible assets | | $ | 7,474 | | | $ | 7,563 | |
The following table shows the estimated future amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets for the periods indicated:
| | (in thousands) | |
For the six months ending June 30, 2010 | | $ | 89 | |
For the twelve months ending June 30, 2011 | | | 149 | |
For the twelve months ending June 30, 2012 | | | 121 | |
For the twelve months ending June 30, 2013 | | | 93 | |
For the twelve months ending June 30, 2014 | | | 65 | |
For the twelve months ending June 30, 2015 | | | 37 | |
For the twelve months ending June 30, 2016 | | | 8 | |
Total | | $ | 562 | |
NOTE 10 – Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Comprehensive income (loss), includes net income and any changes in equity from non-owner sources that are not recorded in the income statement (such as changes in the net unrealized gains (losses) on securities). The Company’s only source of other comprehensive income (loss) is the net unrealized gain (loss) on securities.
| | Three Months Ended
December 31, | | | Six Months Ended
December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
| | (in thousands) | | | (in thousands) | |
| | | | | | |
Net Income (Loss) | | $ | 528 | | | $ | 1,969 | | | $ | 931 | | | $ | (2,042 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities | | | 2,056 | | | | (9,015 | ) | | | 4,664 | | | | (21,479 | ) |
Reclassification adjustment for loss recognized in net income | | | 91 | | | | 304 | | | | 90 | | | | 5,784 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax (expense) benefit | | | 2,147 | | | | (8,711 | ) | | | 4,754 | | | | (15,695 | ) |
Income tax (expense) benefit related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) | | | (729 | ) | | | 2,959 | | | | (1,617 | ) | | | 5,333 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | | | 1,418 | | | | (5,752 | ) | | | 3,137 | | | | (10,362 | ) |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | 1,946 | | | $ | (3,783 | ) | | $ | 4,068 | | | $ | (12,404 | ) |
NOTE 11 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
In accordance with ASC 820, the Company groups its financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.
Level 1 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 1 also includes U.S. Treasury, other U.S. Government and agency mortgage-backed securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
Level 3 – Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets and liabilities.
A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to all of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities carried at fair value for December 31, 2009.
The Company’s cash instruments are generally classified within level 1 or level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency.
The Company’s investment and mortgage-backed securities and other debt securities available for sale are generally classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. For these securities, we obtain fair value measurements from independent pricing services. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U. S. treasury yield curve, trading levels, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the instrument’s terms and conditions.
Level 3 is for positions that are not traded in active markets or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations are adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, and such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence. In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. Subsequent to inception, management only changes level 3 inputs and assumptions when corroborated by evidence such as transactions in similar instruments, completed or pending third-party transactions in the underlying investment or comparable entities, subsequent rounds of financing, recapitalization and other transactions across the capital structure, offerings in the equity or debt markets, and changes in financial ratios or cash flows.
The Company’s impaired loans are reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Collateral values are estimated using level 2 inputs based upon appraisals of similar properties obtained from a third party.
The following summarizes assets measured at fair value for the period ending December 31, 2009 (in thousands):
| | Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: | |
| | | | | Quoted Prices in | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Active Markets for | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Identical Assets | | | Observable Inputs | | | Unobservable Inputs | |
| | December 31, 2009 | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities available for sale | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U. S. Government agency securities | | $ | 11,659 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 11,659 | | | $ | - | |
Corporate securities | | | 5,208 | | | | - | | | | 5,208 | | | | - | |
Mortgage backed securities insured or guaranteed by U.S. Government enterprises | | | 75,145 | | | | - | | | | 75,145 | | | | - | |
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities | | | 18,899 | | | | - | | | | 18,899 | | | | - | |
Equity securities | | | 9,842 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,842 | |
Impaired Loans | | | 5,883 | | | | - | | | | 5,883 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 126,636 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 116,794 | | | $ | 9,842 | |
| | Fair Value Measurements | |
| | Using Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
| | (Level 3) | |
| | Available-for-sale | | | | |
| | Securities | | | Total | |
Beginning balance, July 1, 2009 | | $ | 7,466 | | | $ | 7,466 | |
Total gains or losses | | | | | | | | |
Included in earnings | | | - | | | | - | |
Included in other comprehensive income | | | 2,376 | | | | 2,376 | |
Principal payments on securities | | | - | | | | - | |
Amortization of securities, net | | | - | | | | - | |
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 | | | - | | | | - | |
Ending balance, December 31, 2009 | | $ | 9,842 | | | $ | 9,842 | |
The following summarizes assets measured at fair value for the period ending June 30, 2009 (in thousands):
| | Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2009 Using: | |
| | | | | Quoted Prices in | | | Significant | | | Significant | |
| | | | | Active Markets for | | | Other Observable | | | Unobservable | |
| | | | | Identical Assets | | | Inputs | | | Inputs | |
| | June 30, 2009 | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
(In Thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities available-for-sale | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U. S. Government agency securities | | $ | 19,667 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 19,667 | | | $ | - | |
Corporate securities | | | 9,263 | | | | - | | | | 9,263 | | | | - | |
Mortgage-backed securities insured or guaranteed by U. S. Government enterprises | | | 103,330 | | | | - | | | | 103,330 | | | | - | |
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities | | | 20,266 | | | | - | | | | 20,266 | | | | - | |
Equity securities | | | 12,362 | | | | - | | | | 4,896 | | | | 7,466 | |
Impaired Loans | | | 3,267 | | | | - | | | | 3,267 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 168,155 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 160,689 | | | $ | 7,466 | |
| | Fair Value Measurements | |
| | Using Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
| | (Level 3) | |
| | Available-for-sale | | | | |
(In Thousands) | | Securities | | | Total | |
Beginning balance, July 1, 2008 | | $ | 19,000 | | | $ | 19,000 | |
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized) | | | | | | | | |
Included in earnings | | | (13,472 | ) | | | (13,472 | ) |
Included in other comprehensive loss | | | 14,080 | | | | 14,080 | |
Principal payments on securities | | | (1,114 | ) | | | (1,114 | ) |
Accretion of securities, net | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | (11,029 | ) | | | (11,029 | ) |
Ending balance, June 30, 2009 | | $ | 7,466 | | | $ | 7,466 | |
NOTE 12 – Stock-Based Incentive Plan
At the annual meeting of stockholders on October 21, 2005, stockholders of the Company approved the PSB Holdings, Inc. 2005 Stock-Based Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”). Under the Incentive Plan, the Company may grant up to 340,213 stock options and 136,085 shares of restricted stock to its employees, officers and directors for an aggregate amount of up to 476,298 shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance upon the grant or exercise of awards. Both incentive stock options and non-statutory stock options may be granted under the Incentive Plan.
On November 7, 2005, the Company awarded 319,800 options to purchase the Company’s common stock and 129,281 shares of restricted stock. Stock option awards were granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant ($10.60) with a maximum term of ten years.
On June 7, 2006, the Company awarded 18,000 options to purchase the Company’s common stock and 6,000 shares of restricted stock. Stock option awards were granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant ($10.78) with a maximum term of ten years.
On May 25, 2007, the Company awarded 29,000 options to purchase the Company’s common stock and 9,500 shares of restricted stock. Stock option awards were granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant ($10.70) with a maximum term of ten years.
Both stock option and restricted stock awards granted to date vest at 20% per year beginning on the first anniversary of the date of the grant.
Stock options and restricted stock awards are considered common stock equivalents for the purpose of computing earnings per share on a diluted basis.
The Company has recorded share-based compensation expense related to outstanding stock option and restricted stock awards based upon the fair value at the date of grant over the vesting period of such awards on a straight-line basis. The fair value of each restricted stock allocation, based on the market price at the date of grant, is recorded to unearned stock awards. Compensation expense related to unearned restricted shares is amortized to compensation and benefits expense over the vesting period of the restricted stock awards. The fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing method which includes several assumptions such as volatility, expected dividends, expected term and risk-free rate for each stock option award. The Company recorded share-based compensation expense in connection with the stock option and restricted stock awards for the three months ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 of $71,000 and $46,000, respectively. During the three months ended December 31, 2008, a reduction of $28,000 was recorded in stock award expense due to forfeitures. The Company recorded share-based compensation expense in connection with the stock option and restricted stock awards for the six months ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 of $143,000 and $50,000, respectively. During the six months ended December 31, 2008, a reduction of $101,000 was recorded in stock award expense due to forfeitures.
The weighted-average fair value of stock options granted on November 7, 2005, June 7, 2006 and May 25, 2007 using the Black-Scholes option pricing method was $2.00 per share, $1.97 per share and $1.84 per share, respectively. Assumptions used to determine the weighted-average fair value of stock options granted were as follows:
| | November 7, 2005 | | | June 7, 2006 | | | May 25, 2007 | |
| | Grant | | | Grant | | | Grant | |
Dividend yield | | | 1.89 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.24 | % |
Expected volatility | | | 12.65 | % | | | 12.17 | % | | | 11.04 | % |
Risk-free rate | | | 4.56 | % | | | 4.95 | % | | | 4.86 | % |
Expected life in years | | | 6.5 | | | | 6.5 | | | | 6.5 | |
Fair value | | $ | 2.00 | | | $ | 1.97 | | | $ | 1.84 | |
NOTE 13 – Dividends
The Company did not declare a dividend during the second quarter of fiscal 2010.
NOTE 14 – Commitments to Extend Credit
The Company is 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. These commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The contractual amounts of outstanding commitments were as follows:
| | December 31, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
Commitments to extend credit: | | | | | | |
Loan commitments | | $ | 1,326 | | | $ | 4,687 | |
Unadvanced construction loans | | | 3,053 | | | | 2,929 | |
Unadvanced lines of credit | | | 16,228 | | | | 16,859 | |
Standby letters of credit | | | 957 | | | | 898 | |
Outstanding commitments | | $ | 21,564 | | | $ | 25,373 | |
NOTE 15 – Subsequent Events
Subsequent events have been evaluated through February 12, 2010, which is the date the financial statements were available for issuance.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following analysis discusses changes in the financial condition and results of operations at and for the three and six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto, appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2009 Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 28, 2009.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and is including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company, are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. The Company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiary include, but are not limited to, changes in: interest rates, general economic conditions, legislation and regulations, real estate values, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Company’s market area and accounting principles and guidelines. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Further information concerning the Company and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Except as required by applicable law and regulation, the Company does not undertake – and specifically disclaims any obligation – to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
Overview
The Company’s results of operation depend primarily on net interest and dividend income, which is the difference between the interest and dividend income earned on its interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest expense on its interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. The Company also generates noninterest income, primarily from fees and service charges. Gains on sales of loans and securities and cash surrender value of life insurance policies are added sources of noninterest income. The Company’s noninterest expense primarily consists of employee compensation and benefits, occupancy and equipment expense, advertising, data processing, professional fees and other operating expenses.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the U.S. Treasury announced a plan to place the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) under conservatorship under the authority of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The actions of the U.S. Government adversely impacted the value of the preferred stock of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Bank owns $4.0 million of Freddie Mac auction pass-through certificates (APT) issued by trusts sponsored by Merrill Lynch. The results of this action, along with general concern in the market about the future value of Freddie Mac preferred stock, have caused the values for the APT certificates to decrease materially. The Company had recorded a non-cash other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) charge of $3.7 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2008. On October 29, 2008, the U.S. Treasury clarified that ordinary loss treatment applies to these Freddie Mac APT certificates. As an ordinary loss, under generally accepted accounting principles banks may not record the effect of this tax change in their balance sheets and income statements for financial and regulatory purposes until the period in which the law was enacted, i.e., the fourth quarter of 2008. During the quarter ended December 31, 2008, the market value declined by an additional $274,000 and the Company recorded a non-cash OTTI charge of $274,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2008. The carrying value of the Freddie Mac APT certificates is now $46,000 as of December 31, 2009. On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (“LBHI”) filed a petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York seeking relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. This action has adversely impacted the value of Lehman Brothers corporate debt. The Bank owned $2.0 million of this corporate debt. The Company had recorded an OTTI charge of $1.8 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2008. During the quarter ended December 31, 2008, the market value declined by an additional $30,000 and the Company recorded a non-cash OTTI charge of $30,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2008. Both Lehman Brothers bonds were sold prior to June 30, 2009. These investments were rated investment grade by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s at the time of purchase.
The net interest margin decreased from 2.91% for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 to 2.86% for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. This resulted in a $107,000 decrease in net interest and dividend income over the periods. In addition, noninterest expense increased $295,000 or 11.3% during the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2008. The provision for loan losses decreased $58,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2009 as compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2008.
The net interest margin increased from 2.81% for the six months ended December 31, 2008 to 2.82% for the six months ended December 31, 2009. Net interest-earning assets decreased $6.3 million from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009. This resulted in a $136,000 decrease in net interest and dividend income over the periods. In addition, noninterest expense increased $909,000 or 17.5% during the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to the six months ended December 31, 2008. The provision for loan losses decreased $90,000 during the six months ended December 31, 2009 as compared to the six months ended December 31, 2008.
Critical Accounting Policies
Critical accounting policies are those that involve significant judgments and assumptions by management that have, or could have, a material impact on our income or the carrying value of our assets. Our critical accounting policies are those related to our allowance for loan losses, goodwill and the impairment of securities.
Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is the amount estimated by management as necessary to cover credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance is established through the provision for loan losses which is charged against income.
Management performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. We consider a variety of factors in establishing this estimate including, but not limited to, current economic conditions, delinquency statistics, geographic and industry concentrations, the adequacy of the underlying collateral, the financial strength of the borrower, results of internal and external loan reviews and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates by management that may be susceptible to significant change.
The analysis has two components: specific and general allocations. Specific allocations are made for loans for which collection is questionable and the loan is downgraded. Additionally, the size of the allocation is measured by determining an expected collection or, for collateral-dependent loans, the fair value of the collateral adjusted for market conditions and selling expenses. For the general allocations, we consider a variety of factors in establishing this estimate including, but not limited to, current economic conditions, delinquency statistics, geographic and industry concentrations, the adequacy of the underlying collateral, the financial strength of the borrower, historical loan charge offs, results of internal and external loan reviews and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates by management that may be susceptible to significant change. Actual loan losses may be significantly more than the allowances we have established which could have a material negative effect on our financial results.
Goodwill. The Company’s goodwill (the amount paid in excess of fair value of acquired net assets) is reviewed at least annually to ensure that there have been no events or circumstances resulting in an impairment of the recorded amount of excess purchase price. Adverse changes in the economic environment, operations of acquired business units, or other factors could result in a decline in projected fair values. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount, a loss would be recognized to reduce the carrying amount to implied fair value.
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Securities. Management periodically reviews all investment securities with significant declines in fair value for potential other-than-temporary impairment pursuant to the guidance provided by ASC 320-10 “Investments-Debt and Equity Securities”. The guidance addresses the determination as to when an investment is considered impaired, whether the impairment is other-than-temporary, and the measurement of an impairment loss. It also included accounting considerations subsequent to the recognition of an other-than-temporary impairment and requires certain disclosures about unrealized losses that have not been recognized as other-than-temporary impairments. Management evaluates the Company’s investment portfolio on an ongoing basis and determined that $932,000 of investments were other-than-temporarily impaired and written down during the six months ended December 31, 2009 and $5.8 million of investments were other-than-temporarily impaired and written down during the six months ended December 31, 2008.
Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Comparison of Financial Condition at December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009
Assets
Total assets increased to $480.3 million at December 31, 2009 from $477.3 million at June 30, 2009. Investments in available-for-sale securities decreased $44.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2009, and represented $120.8 million or 25.1% of total assets at December 31, 2009. This decrease was primarily due to $21.1 million in sales and $27.7 million in pay downs and maturities during the six months ended December 31, 2009. Investments in held-to-maturity securities increased $35.4 million during the six months ended December 31, 2009, and represented $37.4 million or 7.8% of total assets at December 31, 2009. This increase was due to all new security purchases being classified as held-to-maturity because of the low interest rate environment. Net loans have decreased to $261.1 million at December 31, 2009 from $264.3 million at June 30, 2009 and now represent 54.4% of total assets. Included in other assets as of December 31, 2009 was $2.7 million in prepaid FDIC assessments.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The table below indicates the relationships between the allowance for loan losses, total loans outstanding and nonperforming loans at December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009. For additional information, see “Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 – Provision for loan losses.”
| | December 31, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
| | (Dollars in thousands) | |
Allowance for loan losses | | $ | 2,207 | | | $ | 2,200 | |
Gross loans outstanding | | | 263,319 | | | | 266,517 | |
Nonperforming loans | | | 10,085 | | | | 6,449 | |
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Allowance/gross loans outstanding | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.83 | % |
Allowance/nonperforming loans | | | 21.9 | % | | | 34.1 | % |
Past Due and Nonperforming Loans
The following table sets forth information regarding past due and non-performing loans:
| | December 31, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
| | | | | | |
Past due 30 days through 89 days and accruing | | $ | 5,528 | | | $ | 3,445 | |
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Past due 90 days or more and accruing | | $ | 3,961 | | | $ | - | |
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Past due 90 days or more and nonaccruing | | $ | 6,124 | | | $ | 6,449 | |
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The past due 90 days or more and still accruing are three loan relationships that have matured but are current for interest payments as of December 31, 2009. Two loan relationships that total $3.6 million are condominium development projects and one loan relationship totaling $400,000 consists of five individual lots within a recreational park. Management believes that a full recovery of principal and interest is expected on all three relationships.
Liabilities
Total liabilities decreased to $436.2 million at December 31, 2009 from $437.5 million at June 30, 2009. Total deposits increased to $324.2 million at December 31, 2009 from $308.1 million at June 30, 2009, an increase of $16.1 million or 5.2%. Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased to $102.5 million at December 31, 2009 from $120.5 million at June 30, 2009, a decrease of $18.0 million or 14.9%. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase increased to $6.0 million at December 31, 2009 from $4.5 million at June 30, 2009, an increase of $1.5 million or 33.6%.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders’ equity increased to $44.1 million at December 31, 2009 from $39.9 million at June 30, 2009, primarily due to net income of $931,000 and a reduction in other comprehensive loss of $3.1 million.
Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
Net Income (Loss)
Net income amounted to $528,000 or $.08 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to net income of $2.0 million or $.31 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. The net income for the December 31, 2008 quarter was due primarily to the previously reported tax benefit related to write-downs of Freddie Mac pass-through auction-rate securities that had been previously recorded during the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The Company recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $603,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to $304,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2008. Net interest and dividend income decreased by $107,000 and the provision for loan losses decreased by $58,000. Net gains on sales of securities increased by $512,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2009. Noninterest expense increased by $295,000 during the quarter ended December 31, 2009.
Net income amounted to $931,000 or $.15 per basic and diluted share for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to a net loss of $2.0 million or ($.32) per basic share and diluted share for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The net loss for the six months ended December 31, 2008 reflected an OTTI charge on investments of $5.8 million compared to $932,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2009. Net interest and dividend income decreased $136,000, the provision for loan losses decreased $90,000, net gains on sale of securities increased $842,000 and noninterest expense increased $909,000 during the six months ended December 31, 2009. Income tax expense increased $1.6 million to $296,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to a tax benefit of $1.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008.
Interest and Dividend Income
Interest and dividend income amounted to $5.8 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 as compared to $6.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of $754,000 or 11.5%. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction of $6.8 million in average earning assets. Average investment securities decreased $33.9 million to $162.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to $196.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. This was partially offset by an increase in average loans of $15.4 million to $267.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to $251.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. The yield on average earning assets decreased 58 basis points to 5.18% for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to 5.76% for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. The decrease in yield was primarily due to a decrease in yield on loans of 32 basis points to 5.58% for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to 5.90% for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. The yield on investment securities decreased 68 basis points to 4.96% for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to 5.64% for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.
Interest and dividend income amounted to $11.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 as compared to $13.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of $1.2 million or 9.6%. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction of $11.2 million in average earning assets. Average investment securities decreased $38.9 million to $166.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $205.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008. This was partially offset by an increase in average loans of $18.3 million to $267.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $249.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The yield on average earning assets decreased 42 basis points to 5.24% for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to 5.66% for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease in yield was primarily due to a decrease in yield on loans of 37 basis points to 5.55% for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to 5.92% for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The yield on investment securities decreased 27 basis points to 5.11% for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to 5.38% for the six months ended December 31, 2008.
Interest Expense
Interest expense amounted to $2.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 as compared to $3.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of $647,000 or 20.0%. The decrease was primarily due to a change in rates of interest-bearing liabilities. The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased 58 basis points to 2.61% for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 from 3.19% for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. The average rate on interest-bearing deposits decreased by 63 basis points to 2.15% for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to 2.78% for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. The average rate on borrowed money decreased by eight basis points to 3.78% for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to 3.86% for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.
Interest expense amounted to $5.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 as compared to $6.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of $1.1 million or 17.0%. The decrease was primarily due to a change in rates of interest-bearing liabilities. The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased 51 basis points to 2.72% for the six months ended December 31, 2009 from 3.23% for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The average rate on interest-bearing deposits decreased by 57 basis points to 2.24% for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to 2.81% for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The average rate on borrowed money decreased by five basis points to 3.85% for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to 3.90% for the six months ended December 31, 2008.
Net Interest and Dividend Income
Net interest and dividend income amounted to $3.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 as compared to $3.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of $107,000 or 3.2%. Net interest spread remained unchanged at 2.57% and net interest margin decreased five basis points to 2.86% as compared to 2.91% when comparing the quarters ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Net interest and dividend income amounted to $6.34 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009 as compared to $6.48 million for the six months ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of $136,000 or 2.1%. Net interest spread increased 10 basis points to 2.53% as compared to 2.43% and net interest margin increased one basis point to 2.82% as compared to 2.81% when comparing the six months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Due to the large portion of fixed rate loans and securities in the Company’s asset portfolio, interest rate risk is a concern and the Company continues to monitor and adjust the asset and liability mix as much as possible to take advantage of the benefits and reduce the risks or potential negative effects of a rising rate environment. Management attempts to mitigate the interest rate risk through balance sheet composition.
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses amounted to $265,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 as compared to $323,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of $58,000 or 18.0%. The provision for loan losses amounted to $507,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2009 as compared to $597,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of $90,000 or 15.1%. The allowance for loan losses is based on management’s estimate of the probable losses inherent in the portfolio, considering the impact of certain factors. Among the factors management may consider are prior loss experience, current economic conditions and their effects on borrowers, the character and size of the portfolio, trends in nonperforming loans and delinquency rates and the performance of individual loans in relation to contractual terms. The provision for loan losses reflects adjustments to the allowance based on management’s review of the portfolio in light of those conditions. The ratio of the allowance to gross loans outstanding was 0.84% as of December 31, 2009 compared to 0.83% as of June 30, 2009. Net charge-offs were $186,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to $431,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. Net charge-offs were $500,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $467,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2008. The ratio of the allowance to nonperforming loans was 21.9% as of December 31, 2009 compared to 34.1% as of June 30, 2009. Management believes that the nonperforming loans will not have a material effect on the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.