Home Federal Bancorp Inc. of Louisiana 10-Q 2009 Q2 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X]	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended:	December 31, 2008
or

[  ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from  to

Commission file number:	000-51117
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Federal			86-1127166
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(IRS Employer Identification No.
624 Market Street, Shreveport, Louisiana				71101
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)
(318) 222-1145
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  [  ]    No  [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
Large accelerated filer [  ]		Accelerated filer [  ]
Non-accelerated filer  [  ]		Smaller reporting company  [X]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
[  ] Yes  [X] No
Shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding as of February 13, 2009: The registrant had 3,377,600 shares of common stock outstanding, of which 2,135,375 shares were held by Home Federal Mutual Holding Company of Louisiana, the registrant’s mutual holding company, and 1,242,225 shares were held by the public and directors, officers and employees of the registrant, and the registrant’s employee benefit plans.

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PART I	--	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	Page
Item 1:		Financial Statements
		Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition	1
		Consolidated Statements of Income	2
		Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity	3
		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	4
		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2:		Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	13
Item 3:		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	19
Item 4:		Controls and Procedures	19
Item 4T.		Controls and Procedures	19
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1:		Legal Proceedings	20
Item 1A:		Risk Factors	20
Item 2:		Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	20
Item 3:		Defaults Upon Senior Securities	21
Item 4:		Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	21
Item 5:		Other Information	21
Item 6:		Exhibits	21
SIGNATURES

HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
		December 31,			June 30,
		2008			2008
		(Unaudited)			(Audited)
ASSETS	(In Thousands)
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Includes Interest-Bearing  Deposits with Other Banks of $1,357 and $4,957 for  December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008, respectively)		$	2,734		$	7,363
Securities Available-for-Sale			120,165			96,324
Securities Held-to-Maturity			2,186			1,688
Loans Held for Sale			785			852
Loans Receivable, Net			28,199			28,263
Accrued Interest Receivable			602			550
Premises and Equipment, Net			860			880
Deferred Tax Asset			-			1,691
Foreclosed Real Estate			-			52
Other Assets			26			52
Total Assets		$	155,557		$	137,715
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Deposits		$	78,692		$	78,359
Advances from Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance			60			177
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas			40,827			26,876
Stock Purchase Deposit Escrow			-			3,575
Other Accrued Expenses and Liabilities			754			854
Deferred Tax Liability			1,385			-
Total Liabilities			121,718			109,841
COMMITMENTS
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred Stock – No Par Value; 2,000,000 Shares    Authorized; None Issued and Outstanding			--			--
Common stock - 8,000,000 shares of $.01 par value    authorized; 3,558,958 shares issued; 3,377,600    shares outstanding and 3,383,287 shares outstanding at    December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008, respectively			14			14
Additional paid-in capital			13,589			13,567
Treasury Stock, at Cost – 181,358 Shares at     December 31, 2008; 175,671 Shares at June 30, 2008			(1,858	)		(1,809	)
Unearned ESOP Stock			(911	)		(940	)
Unearned RRP Trust Stock			(269	)		(395	)
Retained Earnings			20,170			20,071
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			3,104			(2,634	)
Total Stockholders’ Equity			33,839			27,874
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’    EQUITY		$	155,557		$	137,715
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
	2008		2007		2008		2007
	(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
INTEREST INCOME
Loans, Including Fees	$	510	$	530	$	1,038	$	1,045
Investment Securities		31		78		71		144
Mortgage-Backed Securities		1,326		1,122		2,592		2,231
Other Interest-Earning Assets		4		49		20		86
Total Interest Income		1,871		1,779		3,721		3,506
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		638		797		1,312		1,567
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings		353		204		659		400
Total Interest Expense		991		1,001		1,971		1,967
Net Interest Income		880		778		1,750		1,539
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES		--		--		--		--
Net Interest Income after
Provision for Loan Losses		880		778		1,750		1,539
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Gain on Sale of Loans		-		3		-		4
Gain on Sale of Investments		-		72		33		94
Other Income		10		7		20		22
Total Non-Interest Income		10		82		53		120
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Merger and Stock Issuance Costs		1		-		133		-
Compensation and Benefits		409		396		806		790
Occupancy and Equipment		44		41		90		85
Data Processing		16		16		36		33
Audit and Professional Fees		75		91		110		132
Franchise and Bank Shares Tax		37		38		75		76
Other Expense		97		51		177		146
Total Non-Interest Expense		679		633		1,427		1,262
Income Before Income Taxes		211		227		376		397
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX EXPENSE		72		76		128		134
Net Income	$	139	$	151	$	248	$	263
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic	$	0.04	$	0.05	$	0.08	$	0.08
Diluted	$	0.04	$	0.05	$	0.08	$	0.08
DIVIDENDS DECLARED	$	0.06	$	0.06	$	0.12	$	0.12

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007

	Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital			Unearned ESOP Stock		Unearned  RRP Trust Stock			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income			Total Stockholders’ Equity
								(In Thousands)
BALANCE – JUNE 30, 2007	$	14	$	13,509		$	(997)	$	(551	)	$	20,449		$	(1,771	)	$	(2,841	)	$	27,812
Net Income		--		--			--		--			263			--			--			263
Other Comprehensive Loss:
Changes in Unrealized Gain       on Securities Available-       for-Sale, Net of Tax Effects		--		--			--		--			--			--			2,335			2,335
RRP Shares Earned		--		--			--		156			--			--			--			156
Stock Options Vested		--		32			--		--			--			--			--			32
ESOP Compensation Earned		--		--			28		--			--			--			--			28
Dividends Declared		--		--			--		--			(147	)		--			--			(147	)
Acquisition Treasury Stock		--		--			--		--			--			(38	)		--			(38	)
BALANCE – DECEMBER 31, 2007	$	14	$	13,541		$	(969)	$	(395	)	$	20,565		$	(1,809	)	$	(506	)	$	30,441
BALANCE – JUNE 30, 2008	$	14	$	13,567		$	(940)	$	(395	)	$	20,071		$	(1,809	)	$	(2,634	)	$	27,874
Net Income		--		--			--		--			248			--			--			248
Other Comprehensive Income:
Changes in Unrealized Gain       on Securities Available-       for-Sale, Net of Tax Effects		--		--			--		--			--			--			5,738			5,738
RRP Shares Earned		--		--			--		126			-			--			--			126
Stock Options Vested		--		29			--		--			--			--			--			29
ESOP Compensation Earned		--		(7	)		29		--			--			--			--			22
Dividends Declared		--		--			--		--			(149	)		--			--			(149	)
Acquisition Treasury Stock		--		--			--		--			--			(49	)		--			(49	)
BALANCE – DECEMBER 31, 2008	$	14	$	13,589		$	(911)	$	(269	)	$	20,170		$	(1,858	)	$	3,104		$	33,839

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended
	December 31,
	2008			2007
	(In Thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	$	248		$	263
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net Amortization and Accretion on Securities		(127	)		(110	)
Gain on Sale of Investments		(33	)		(94	)
Amortization of Deferred Loan Fees		(4	)		(13	)
Depreciation of Premises and Equipment		26			27
ESOP Expense		22			28
Stock Option Expense		29			32
Recognition and Retention Plan Expense		63			86
Deferred Income Tax		(7	)		(11	)
Changes in Assets and Liabilities
Loans Held-for-Sale  –  Originations		(6,963	)		(8,725	)
Loans Held-for-Sale – Principal Repayments		7,030			9,438
Accrued Interest Receivable		(51	)		8
Other Operating Assets		27			(101	)
Other Operating Liabilities		90			(23	)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		350			805
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Loan Principal Collections (Originations and Purchases), Net		70			(2,803	)
Deferred Loan Fees Collected		6			8
Acquisition of Premises and Equipment		(6	)		(12	)
Activity in Available-for-Sale Securities:
Proceeds from Sales of Securities		2,035			8,253
Principal Payments on Mortgage-backed Securities		4,626			7,399
Purchases of Securities		(21,648	)		(9,320	)
Activity in Held-to-Maturity Securities
Principal Payments on Mortgage-Backed Securities		64			78
Purchases of Securities		(561	)		-
Proceeds from Disposition of Foreclosed Real Estate		42			-
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities		(15,372	)		3,603

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended
	December 31,
	2008			2007
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	(In Thousands)
Net Increase in Deposits		332			3,276
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank Advances		25,200			5,500
Repayments of Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank		(11,249	)		(1,935	)
Net Increase in Mortgage-Escrow Funds		(117	)		(78	)
Dividends Paid		(149	)		(147	)
Acquisition of Treasury Stock		(49	)		(38	)
Stock Purchase Deposits Received		(8,131	)		-
Stock Purchase Deposits Refunded		4,556			-
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities		10,393			6,578
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(4,629	)		10,986
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING
OF PERIOD		7,363			3,972
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD	$	2,734		$	14,958
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest Paid on Deposits and Borrowed Funds	$	1,969		$	1,973
Income Taxes Paid		-			94
Market Value Adjustment for Gain on Securities
Available-for-Sale		8,694			3,538
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY
Real Estate Acquired through Foreclosure	$	-		$	33

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.           SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Home Federal Savings and Loan Association (the “Association”).  These consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the six month period ended December 31, 2008 is not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.

Use of Estimates

In preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the allowance for loan losses.

Nature of Operations

On January 18, 2005, Home Federal Savings and Loan Association (the “Association”), completed its reorganization to the mutual holding company form of organization and formed Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) to serve as the stock holding company for the Association.  In connection with the reorganization, the Company sold 1,423,583 shares of its common stock in a subscription and community offering at a price of $10.00 per share.  The Company also issued 2,135,375 shares of common stock in the reorganization to Home Federal Mutual Holding Company of Louisiana, or 63.2% of our outstanding common stock at December 31, 2008.  The Association is a federally chartered, stock savings and loan association and is subject to federal regulation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of Thrift Supervision.  Services are provided to its customers by three offices, all of which are located in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana.  The area served by the Association is primarily the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area; however, loan and deposit customers are found dispersed in a wider geographical area covering much of northwest Louisiana.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances due from banks, and federal funds sold, all of which mature within ninety days.

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Securities

The Company classifies its debt and equity investment securities into one of three categories:  held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading.  Investments in nonmarketable equity securities and debt securities, in which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost.  Investments in debt securities that are not classified as held-to-maturity and marketable equity securities that have readily determinable fair values are classified as either trading or available-for-sale securities.  Securities that are acquired and held principally for the purpose of selling in the near term are classified as trading securities.  Investments in securities not classified as trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale.

Trading account and available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value.  Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings while net unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income.  Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the term of the securities.  Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Companyto retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.  Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.

Loans Held For Sale

Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate.  Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income.

Loans

Loans receivable are stated at unpaid principal balances, less allowances for loan losses and unamortized deferred loan fees.  Net nonrefundable fees (loan origination fees, commitment fees, discount points) and costs associated with lending activities are being deferred and subsequently amortized into income as an adjustment of yield on the related interest earning assets using the interest method.  Interest income on contractual loans receivable is recognized on the accrual method.  Unearned discount on property improvement and automobile loans is deferred and amortized on the interest method over the life of the loan.

Allowance for Loan Losses

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 uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

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Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued)

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of the underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions.  The evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable that the Association will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  When a loan is impaired, the measurement of such impairment is based upon the fair value of the collateral of the loan.  If the fair value of the collateral is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the Association will recognize the impairment by creating a valuation allowance with a corresponding charge against earnings.

An allowance is also established for uncollectible interest on loans classified as substandard. Substandard loans are those, which are in excess of ninety days delinquent.  The allowance is established by a charge to interest income equal to all interest previously accrued and income is subsequently recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received.  When, in management’s judgment, the borrower’s ability to make periodic interest and principal payments is back to normal, the loan is returned to accrual status.

Off-Balance Sheet Credit Related Financial Instruments

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into commitments to extend credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.

Premises and Equipment

Land is carried at cost.  Buildings and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.

Income Taxes

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.

Comprehensive Income

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income.  Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.

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2.      EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding and common share equivalents that would arise from the exercise of dilutive securities. Earnings per share for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2008 and 2007were calculated as follows:

	Three Months Ended December 31, 2008				Three Months Ended December 31, 2007
	Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
Net Income	$	139,181	$	139,181	$	150,247	$	150,247
Weighted average shares outstanding		3,258,275		3,258,275		3,243,093		3,243,093
Effect of unvested common stock awards		--		--		--		3,233
Adjusted weighted average shares used in   earnings per share computation		3,258,275		3,258,275		3,243,093		3,246,326
Earnings per share	$	0.04	$	0.04	$	0.05	$	0.05

	Six Months Ended December 31, 2008				Six Months Ended December 31, 2007
	Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
Net Income	$	247,778	$	247,778	$	262,575	$	262,575
Weighted average shares outstanding		3,256,074		3,256,074		3,239,689		3,239,689
Effect of unvested common stock awards		--		--		--		3,978
Adjusted weighted average shares used in   earnings per share computation		3,256,074		3,256,074		3,239,689		3,243,667
Earnings per share	$	0.08	$	0.08	$	0.08	$	0.08

For the three months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, there were weighted-average outstanding options to purchase 169,741 and 170,857 shares, respectively, and for the six months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, there were weighted-average outstanding options to purchase 169,861 and 170,857 shares, respectively, at $9.85 per share. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2008, the options were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options' exercise price was greater than the average market value price of the common shares during the periods.

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3.       RECOGNITION AND RETENTION PLAN

On August 10, 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2005 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement (the “Recognition Plan”) for the benefit of directors, officers, and employees as an incentive to retain personnel of experience and ability in key positions.  The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock subject to award under the Recognition Plan totals 69,756 shares.  During fiscal 2006, the Company purchased 69,756 shares at an aggregate cost of $688,439.  As the shares were acquired for the Recognition Plan, the purchase price of these shares was recorded as a contra equity account.  As the shares are distributed, the contra equity account is reduced.  During the six months ended December 31, 2008, 12,781 shares vested and were released from the Recognition Plan Trust and 27,504 shares remained in the Recognition Plan Trust at December 31, 2008.

Recognition Plan shares are earned by recipients at a rate of 20% of the aggregate number of shares covered by the Recognition Plan award over five years.  Generally, if the employment of an employee or service as a non-employee director is terminated prior to the fifth anniversary of the date of grant of Recognition Plan share award, the recipient shall forfeit the right to any shares subject to the award that have not been earned.  In the case of death or disability of the recipient or a change in control of the Company, the Recognition Plan awards will be vested and shall be distributed as soon as practicable thereafter.  As of December 31, 2008, 2,290 awards had been forfeited and vesting was accelerated on 2,270 shares as a result of the death of two of the participants.

The present cost associated with the Recognition Plan is based on a share price of $9.85, which represents the market price of the Company’s stock on August 18, 2005, the date on which the Recognition Plan shares were granted.  The cost is being recognized over five years.

4.      STOCK OPTION PLAN

On August 10, 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the establishment of the Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana 2005 Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”) for the benefit of directors, officers, and other key employees.  The aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved for the issuance under the Option Plan totaled 174,389.  Both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted under the Option Plan.

On August 18, 2005, the Company granted 174,389 options to directors and key employees.  Under the Option Plan, the exercise price of each option cannot be less than the fair market value of the underlying common stock as of the date of the option grant, which was $9.85, and the maximum term is ten years.  Incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options granted under the Option Plan become vested and exercisable at a rate of 20% per year over five years, commencing one year from the date of the grant, with an additional 20% vesting on each successive anniversary of the date the option was granted.  No vesting shall occur after an employee’s employment or service as a director is terminated.  As of December 31, 2008, 5,099 stock options had been forfeited and are available for future grant.  In the event of the death or disability of an employee or director or change in control of the Company, the unvested options shall become vested and exercisable.  The Company accounts for the Option Plan under the guidance of SFAS No. 123(R).

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5.      RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements.  This Statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (as amended).  This Statement improves financial reporting by requiring an employer to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income.  This Statement also requires an employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position.  An employer with publicly traded equity securities shall initially apply the requirement to recognize the funded status of a benefit plan as of the end of the fiscal year ending after December 31, 2006.  The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position is effective for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2008.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (as amended).  This Statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value.  The objective is to provide entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions.  This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141(R). Business Combinations.  SFAS 141 (R) will impact how entities apply the acquisition method to business combinations.  Significant changes to how the Company accounts for business combinations under this Statement include 1) the acquisition date will be the date the acquirer obtains control, 2) all identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interests in the acquiree will be stated at fair value on the acquisition date, 3) assets or liabilities arising from noncontractual contingencies will be measured at the acquisition date fair value only if it is more likely than not that they meet the definition of an asset or liability on the acquisition date, 4) adjustments subsequently made to the provisional amounts recorded on the acquisition date will be made retroactively during a measured period not to exceed one year, 5) acquisition-related restructuring costs that do not meet the criteria in SFAS 146, Accounting for Cost Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities, will be expensed as incurred, transaction costs will be expensed as incurred, 7) reversals of deferred income tax valuation allowances and income tax contingencies will be recognized in earnings subsequent to the measurement period, and 8) the allowance for loan loses of an acquiree will not be permitted to the recognized by the acquirer.  Additionally, SFAS 141(R) will require additional disclosures regarding subsequent changes to acquisition-related contingencies, contingent consideration, noncontrolling interests, acquisition-related transaction costs, fair values and cash flows not expected to be collected for acquired loans, and goodwill valuation.

The Company will be required to apply SFAS 141(R) prospectively to all business combinations completed on or after July 1, 2009.  Early adoption is not permitted.  For business combinations with an acquisition date before the effective date, the provisions of SFAS 141(R) will apply to the subsequent accounting for deferred income tax valuation allowances and income tax contingencies and will require any changes in those amounts to be recorded in earnings.

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HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (an amendment of ARB No. 51).  This Statement was issued to improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements.  This Statement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods with those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 31, 2008.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133).  This Statement requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities and thereby improves the transparency of financial reporting.  This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged.  This Statement encourages, but does not require, comparative disclosures for earlier periods at initial adoption.

In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  This Statement identifies the source of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (the GAAP hierarchy).  This Statement is effective 60 days following the SEC's approval of the PCAOB amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

The above pronouncements are not expected to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General

The Company was formed by the Association in connection with the Association’s reorganization and commenced operations on January 18, 2005.  The Company’s results of operations are primarily dependent on the results of the Association, which became a wholly owned subsidiary upon completion of the reorganization.  The Association’s results of operations depend, to a large extent, on net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on its loan and investment portfolios and the cost of funds, consisting of the interest paid on deposits and borrowings.  Results of operations are also affected by provisions for loan losses and loan sale activities.  Non-interest expense principally consists of compensation and employee benefits, office occupancy and equipment expense, data processing and other expense.  Our results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.  Future changes in applicable law, regulations or government policies may materially impact our financial condition and results of operations.

Critical Accounting Policies

Allowance for Loan Losses. The Company has identified the calculation of the allowance for loan losses as a critical accounting policy, due to the higher degree of judgment and complexity than its other significant accounting policies.  Provisions for loan losses are based upon management’s periodic valuation and assessment of the overall loan portfolio and the underlying collateral, trends in non-performing loans, current economic conditions and other relevant factors in order to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level believed by management to represent all known and inherent losses in the portfolio that are both probable and reasonably estimable.  Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate which is subject to significant judgment and short-term change.

Income Taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.  The realization of our deferred tax assets principally depends upon our achieving projected future taxable income.  We may change our judgments regarding future profitability due to future market conditions and other factors.  We may adjust our deferred tax asset balances if our judgments change.

Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2008 to December 31, 2008

At December 31, 2008, total assets amounted to $155.6 million, compared to $137.7 million at June 30, 2008, an increase of $17.9 million, or 13.0%.  This increase was primarily due to an increase in investment securities of $24.3 million, or 24.8%, partially offset by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $4.6 million, or 62.9%, and a decrease in the Company’s deferred tax asset of $1.7 million.

The increase in investment securities was primarily due to the acquisition of securities funded by advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, combined with an increase in the overall fair market value of the securities portfolio.

The Company’s total liabilities amounted to $121.7 million at December 31, 2008, an increase of $11.9 million, or 10.8%, compared to total liabilities of $109.8 million at June 30, 2008. This increase was primarily due to increases in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of $14.0 million, or 52.0%, deferred tax liability of $1.4 million, and deposits of $333,000, or 0.4%.  These increases were partially offset by a $3.6 million decrease in the stock purchase deposit escrow.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

Stockholders’ equity increased $5.9 million, or 21.4%, to $33.8 million at December 31, 2008 compared to $27.9 million at June 30, 2008.  This increase was primarily the result of the change in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income associated with securities available-for-sale of $5.7 million, the recognition of net income of $248,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2008, and the distribution of shares associated with the Company’s Recognition and Retention Plan of $126,000.  These increases were offset by dividends of $149,000 paid during the six months ended December 31, 2008, and the acquisition of treasury shares of $49,000.

The Association is required to meet minimum capital standards promulgated by the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”).  At December 31, 2008 Home Federal Savings and Loan’s regulatory capital was well in excess of the minimum capital requirements.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007

General

Net income amounted to $139,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2008 compared to $151,000for the same period in 2007, a decrease of $12,000, or 7.9%.  The decrease was primarily due to a $72,000 decrease in gain on sale of investments, and a net increase in non-interest expense and income taxes of $42,000, partially offset by an increase of $102,000 in net interest income.

For the six months ended December 31, 2008, net income amounted to $248,000, compared to $263,000for the same period in 2007, a decrease of $15,000, or 5.7%.  The decrease was primarily due to a $67,000 decrease in non-interest income, a net increase in non-interest expense and income taxes of $159,000, partially offset by an increase of $211,000 in net interest income.  The increase in non-interest expense was primarily attributable to $133,000 in expenditures for merger and stock issuance costs.  The increase in net interest income was primarily attributable to an increase of $361,000 in interest income generated from mortgage-backed securities.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2008 was $880,000, an increase of $102,000, or 13.1%, in comparison to the three months ended December 31, 2007.  This increase was primarily due to an increase of $92,000 in total interest income and a decrease of $10,000 in the Company’s cost of funds.  The increase in total interest income was primarily due to an increase in interest income generated from mortgage-backed securities of $204,000, partially offset by decreases in interest income in loans, investment securities and other interest-earning assets of $20,000, $47,000 and $45,000, respectively.

Net interest income for the six months ended December 31, 2008, was $1.8 million, an increase of $211,000, or 13.7%, in comparison to the six months ended December 31, 2007.  This increase was primarily due to an increase of $215,000 in total interest income, partially offset by an increase of $4,000 in total interest expense.  The increase in total interest income was primarily due to an increase in interest income generated from mortgage-backed securities of $361,000, partially offset by decreases in interest income generated from loans, investment securities and other interest-earning assets of $7,000, $73,000 and $66,000, respectively.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

The Company’s average interest rate spread was 1.69% and 1.74% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2008, compared to 1.71% and 1.66% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007.  The Company’s net interest margin was 2.42% and 2.48% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2008, compared to 2.59% and 2.55% for the three and six months ended December 31, 2007.  The decrease in net interest margin is attributable primarily to the increase in interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities and average cost associated with deposits and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank. While the interest rate spread remained relatively stable, net interest income increased primarily due to the increase in volume of average interest earning assets.

Provision for Losses on Loans

Based on an analysis of historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by Home Federal, the status of past due principal and interest payments, general economic conditions, particularly as such conditions relate to Home Federal’s market area and other factors related to the collectibility of Home Federal’s loan portfolio, no provisions for loan losses were made during the three and six months ended December 31, 2008 or 2007.  The Association’s allowance for loan losses was $225,629, or 0.78% of total loans, at December 31, 2008 compared to $235,000, or 0.81% of total loans at December 31, 2007.  At December 31, 2008, Home Federal had no non-performing loans or other non-performing assets. Home Federal had non-performing loans of $19,000 and other non-performing assets of $33,000 at December 31, 2007.  There can be no assurance that the loan loss allowance will be sufficient to cover losses on non-performing assets in the future.

Non-interest Income

Total non-interest income amounted to $10,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2008, compared to $82,000 for the same period in 2007.  The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $72,000 in gain on sale of investments.

Total non-interest income amounted to $53,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2008, compared to $120,000 for the same period in 2007.  The decrease was primarily due to decreases in gain on sale of securities and other income.

Non-interest Expense

Total non-interest expense increased $46,000, or 7.3%, for the three months ended December 31, 2008 compared to the prior year period.  The increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefits expense of $13,000, or 3.3%, over the prior year period and an increase in other operating expenses of $46,000, or 90.2%, partially offset by a decrease of $16,000, or 17.6%, in audit and professional fees.

Total non-interest expense increased $165,000, or 13.1%, for the six months ended December 31, 2008 compared to the prior year period.  The increase was primarily due to an increase of $16,000, or 2.0%, in compensation and benefits expense, an increase in other operating expense of $31,000, and the recognition of $133,000 in merger and stock issuance costs, offset by a decrease in audit and professional fees of $22,000.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

On August 11, 2008, the board of directors of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana terminated the stock offering in connection with the conversion of Home Federal Mutual Holding Company of Louisiana and the acquisition of a local financial institution that was contingent on the completion of the offering. The recognition of merger and stock issuance expense for the six-months ended December 31, 2008 was a result of this action.

The increase in compensation and benefits expense was a result of normal compensation increases including stock options and recognition and retention plan expense.  Compensation expense recognized by the Company for its Stock Option and Recognition and Retention Plans amounted to $14,000 and $31,000, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, and $29,000 and $63,000, respectively, for the six months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company, through its subsidiary Home Federal Savings and Loan Association, became subject to the Louisiana bank shares tax.  This tax is assessed on the Association’s equity and earnings.  For the three and six months ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized franchise and bank shares tax expense of $37,000 and $75,000, respectively.

Income Taxes

Income taxes amounted to $72,000 and $76,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 34.0% and 33.5%, respectively. Income taxes amounted to $128,000 and $134,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, resulting in an effective tax rate of 34.0% and 33.7%, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Home Federal Savings and Loan maintains levels of liquid assets deemed adequate by management.  The Association adjusts its liquidity levels to fund deposit outflows, repay its borrowings and to fund loan commitments.  Home Federal Savings and Loan also adjusts liquidity as appropriate to meet asset and liability management objectives.

Home Federal Savings and Loan’s primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization and prepayment of loans and mortgage-backed securities, maturities of investment securities and other short-term investments, loan sales and earnings and funds provided from operations.  While scheduled principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  The Association sets the interest rates on its deposits to maintain a desired level of total deposits.  In addition, Home Federal Savings and Loan invests excess funds in short-term interest-earning accounts and other assets, which provide liquidity to meet lending requirements.  Home Federal Savings and Loan’s deposit accounts with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas amounted to $734,000 at December 31, 2008.

A significant portion of Home Federal Savings and Loan’s liquidity consists of securities classified as available-for-sale and cash and cash equivalents.  Home Federal Savings and Loan’s primary sources of cash are net income, principal repayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities and increases in deposit accounts.  If Home Federal Savings and Loan requires funds beyond its ability to generate them internally, borrowing agreements exist with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas which provide an additional source of funds.  At December 31, 2008, Home Federal Savings and Loan had $40.8 million in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

At December 31, 2008, Home Federal Savings and Loan had outstanding loan commitments of $1.2 million to originate loans.  At December 31, 2008, certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in less than one year, totaled $39.7 million.

Based on prior experience, management believes that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with us, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case. In addition, the cost of such deposits could be significantly higher upon renewal, in a rising interest rate environment.  Home Federal Savings and Loan intends to utilize its high levels of liquidity to fund its lending activities.  If additional funds are required to fund lending activities, Home Federal Savings and Loan intends to sell its securities classified as available-for-sale as needed.

Home Federal Savings and Loan is required to maintain regulatory capital sufficient to meet tangible, core and risk-based capital ratios of at least 1.5%, 3.0% and 8.0%, respectively.  At December 31, 2008, Home Federal Savings and Loan exceeded each of its capital requirements with ratios of 19.11%, 19.11% and 69.45%, respectively.

In connection with the Association’s reorganization to the mutual holding company form of organization, Home Federal Bancorp, Inc., the parent holding company of the Association, sold 1,423,583 shares of its common stock in a subscription and community offering, which was completed on January 18, 2005 at a price of $10.00 per share.  This includes 113,887 shares acquired by the Association’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan.  The Company has invested 50% of the net proceeds from the reorganization in the Association.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At December 31, 2008, the Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission rules.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The financial statements and related financial data presented herein have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in relative purchasing power over time due to inflation.

Unlike most industrial companies, virtually all of the Association’s assets and liabilities are monetary in nature.  As a result, interest rates generally have a more significant impact on a financial institution’s performance than does the effect of inflation.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company that are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management.  In addition, in those and other portions of this document, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “except,” “intend,” “should” and similar expressions, or the negative thereof, as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future looking events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or intended.  The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

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ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.

ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

See Item 4T below.

ITEM 4T - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 Evaluation of Disclosures Controls and Procedures.  Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our principal financial officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the principal financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the applicable time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business, which involve amounts in the aggregate believed by management to be immaterial to the financial condition of the Company.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c)          Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table represents the repurchasing activity of the stock repurchase program during the second quarter of fiscal 2009:

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
Month #1 October 1, 2008 – October 31, 2008		-	$	-		-		119,313
Month #2 November 1, 2008 – November 30, 2008		-		-		-		119,313
Month #3 December 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008		-		-		-		119,313
Total		-	$	-		-		119,313

Notes to this table:

(a)   On August 26, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program (the "program") on August 13, 2008.

(b)   The Company was authorized to repurchase 10% or 125,000 of the outstanding shares other than shares held by Home Federal Mutual Holding Company.

(c)   The program does not have an expiration date.

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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 Not applicable.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 On November 12, 2008, the Company held an Annual Meeting of Shareholders to obtain approval for two proxy proposals submitted on behalf of the Company’s Board of Directors.  Shareholders of record as of September 30, 2008, received proxy materials and were considered eligible to vote on these proposals.  The following is a brief summary of each proposal and the result of the vote.

		For		Withhold		Against		Abstain
1.	To elect three directors for a three year term expiring
	in 2011:
	David A. Herndon III		3,207,944		58,537		--		--
	Woodus K. Humphrey		3,207,944		58,537		--		--
	Mark Malloy Harrison		3,207,944		58,537		--		--
2.	To ratify the appointment of the Company’s independent
	registered public accounting firm:		3,260,540		--		5,000		941

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

   The following Exhibits are filed as part of this report:

No.	Description
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.0	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350

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SIGNATURES

 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF    LOUISIANA
Date:   February 13, 2009	By:	/s/Daniel R. Herndon
		Daniel R. Herndon
		President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:   February 13, 2009	By:	/s/Clyde D. Patterson
		Clyde D. Patterson
		Executive Vice President
		(principal financial officer)