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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 March 31, 2011
OR
o 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: 001-34089
BANCORP OF NEW JERSEY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey | | 20-8444387 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
incorporation or organization) | | |
| | |
1365 Palisade Ave, Fort Lee, New Jersey | | 07024 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(201) 944-8600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
Large accelerated filer o | | Accelerated filer o |
| | |
Non-accelerated filer o | | Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.): Yes o No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. As of May 8, 2011 there were 5,206,932 outstanding shares of the issuer’s class of common stock, no par value.
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BANCORP OF NEW JERSEY, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
| | March 31, 2011 | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | |
ASSETS | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | $ | 1,034 | | $ | 605 | |
Interest bearing deposits | | 14,488 | | 22,134 | |
Federal funds sold | | 464 | | 465 | |
Total cash and cash equivalents | | 15,986 | | 23,204 | |
| | | | | |
Restricted investment in bank stock, at cost | | 491 | | 491 | |
Securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $30,020 and $28,023, respectively) | | 29,936 | | 27,923 | |
Securities held to maturity (fair value of $2,838 and $3,724, respectively) | | 2,838 | | 3,728 | |
| | | | | |
Loans receivable | | 328,744 | | 302,103 | |
Deferred loan fees and unamortized costs, net | | (61 | ) | — | |
Less: allowance for loan losses | | (4,112 | ) | (3,749 | ) |
Net loans | | 324,571 | | 298,354 | |
Premises and equipment, net | | 9,868 | | 9,927 | |
Accrued interest receivable | | 1,726 | | 1,285 | |
Foreclosed real estate and other repossessed assets | | 1,938 | | 1,938 | |
Other assets | | 3,111 | | 3,405 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 390,465 | | $ | 370,255 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | |
Deposits | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing | | $ | 36,107 | | $ | 33,244 | |
Savings and interest bearing transaction accounts | | 66,724 | | 56,938 | |
Time deposits under $100 | | 40,140 | | 40,792 | |
Time deposits $100 and over | | 194,759 | | 187,447 | |
Total deposits | | 337,730 | | 318,421 | |
| | | | | |
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities | | 1,910 | | 1,696 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | 339,640 | | 320,117 | |
| | | | | |
Commitments and Contingencies | | | | | |
Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | |
Common stock, no par value, authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 5,206,932 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 | | 49,430 | | 49,390 | |
Retained Earnings | | 1,445 | | 807 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (50 | ) | (59 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | 50,825 | | 50,138 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 390,465 | | $ | 370,255 | |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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BANCORP OF NEW JERSEY, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2011 | | 2010 | |
| | (in thousands, except per share data) | |
INTEREST INCOME | | | | | |
Loans, including fees | | $ | 4,457 | | $ | 3,892 | |
Securities | | 201 | | 143 | |
Federal funds sold and other | | 9 | | 11 | |
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME | | 4,667 | | 4,046 | |
| | | | | |
INTEREST EXPENSE | | | | | |
Savings and money markets | | 48 | | 41 | |
Time deposits | | 1,035 | | 1,004 | |
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE | | 1,083 | | 1,045 | |
| | | | | |
NET INTEREST INCOME | | 3,584 | | 3,001 | |
Provision for loan losses | | 386 | | 270 | |
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES | | 3,198 | | 2,731 | |
NON-INTEREST INCOME- principally fees and service charges | | 61 | | 38 | |
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | 1,028 | | 987 | |
Occupancy and equipment expense | | 406 | | 382 | |
FDIC premiums and related expenses | | 144 | | 107 | |
Data processing | | 112 | | 92 | |
Other real estate owned related expenses | | 180 | | — | |
Professional fees | | 108 | | 128 | |
Other expenses | | 187 | | 208 | |
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE | | 2,165 | | 1,904 | |
Income before provision for income taxes | | 1,094 | | 865 | |
Income tax expense | | 456 | | 351 | |
Net income | | 638 | | 514 | |
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PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK | | | | | |
Basic and diluted earnings | | $ | 0.12 | | $ | 0.10 | |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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BANCORP OF NEW JERSEY
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2011 | | 2010 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 638 | | $ | 514 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 112 | | 104 | |
Provision for loan losses | | 386 | | 270 | |
Recognition of stock option expense | | 40 | | 74 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | |
Increase in accrued interest receivable | | (441 | ) | (348 | ) |
Decrease in other assets | | 287 | | 101 | |
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities | | 214 | | (1,613 | ) |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | 1,236 | | (898 | ) |
| | | | | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Purchases of securities available for sale, net | | (5,997 | ) | (8,003 | ) |
Purchases of securities held to maturity, net | | (1,510 | ) | — | |
Proceeds from sales or calls of securities available for sale | | 4,000 | | 6,000 | |
Maturities of securities held to maturity | | 2,400 | | 4,296 | |
Net increase in loans | | (26,603 | ) | (11,687 | ) |
Purchases of premises and equipment | | (53 | ) | (22 | ) |
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | (27,763 | ) | (9,416 | ) |
| | | | | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | |
Net increase in deposits | | 19,309 | | 11,369 | |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | 19,309 | | 11,369 | |
| | | | | |
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | | (7,218 | ) | 1,055 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | | 23,204 | | 18,098 | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | | $ | 15,986 | | $ | 19,153 | |
| | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for: | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 1,058 | | $ | 973 | |
Income taxes | | $ | 254 | | $ | 555 | |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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BANCORP OF NEW JERSEY, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc. (the “Company”), and its direct wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of New Jersey (the “Bank”) and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, BONJ-New York Corp. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey to serve as a holding company for the Bank and to acquire all the capital stock of the Bank.
The Company’s class of common stock has no par value and the Bank’s class of common stock had a par value of $10 per share. As a result of the holding company reorganization, amounts previously recognized as additional paid in capital on the Bank’s financial statements were reclassified into common stock in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The financial information in this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”); these financial statements have not been audited. Certain information and footnote disclosures required under GAAP have been condensed or omitted, as permitted by rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period financial statements to conform to the March 31, 2011 presentation.
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Organization
The Company is a New Jersey corporation and bank holding company registered with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”). The Bank is a community bank which provides a full range of banking services to individuals and corporate customers in New Jersey. Both the Company and the Bank are subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Bank is regulated by state and federal agencies and is subject to periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities. The Bank conducts a traditional commercial banking business, accepting deposits from the general public, including individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and governmental units. The Bank makes commercial loans, consumer loans, and both residential and commercial real estate loans. In addition, the Bank provides other customer services and makes investments in securities, as permitted by law. The Bank has sought to offer an alternative, community-oriented style of banking in an area, that is presently dominated by larger, statewide and national institutions. The Bank continues to focus on establishing and retaining customer relationships by offering a broad range of traditional financial services and products, competitively-priced and delivered in a responsive manner to small businesses, professionals and individuals in the local market. As a community bank, the Bank endeavors to provide superior customer service that is highly personalized, efficient and responsive to local needs. To better serve its customers and expand it market reach, the Bank provides for the delivery of certain of its financial products and services to its local customers and to a broader market through the use of mail, telephone and internet banking. The Bank seeks to deliver these products and services with the care and professionalism expected of a community bank and with a special dedication to personalized customer service.
Note 2. Stockholders’ Equity and Related Transactions
During the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively, the Company issued no shares of common stock.
Note 3. Benefit Plans and Stock-Based Compensation
2006 Stock Option Plan
During 2006, the Bank’s stockholders approved the 2006 Stock Option Plan. At the time of the holding company reorganization, the 2006 Stock Option Plan was assumed by the Company. The plan allows directors and employees of the Company to purchase up to 239,984 shares of the Company’s common stock. At March 31, 2011, incentive stock options to purchase 210,900 shares have been issued to employees of the Bank, of which options to purchase 187,900 shares were outstanding.
Under the 2006 Stock Option Plan, there were a total of 30,333 unvested options at March 31, 2011 and approximately $98,000 remains to be recognized in expense over approximately the next two years. Under the 2006 Stock Option Plan, no options were granted, exercised, or forfeited during the first three months of 2011.
2007 Director Plan
During 2007, the Bank’s stockholders approved the 2007 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan for Directors. At the time of the holding company reorganization, the 2007 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan was assumed by the Company. This plan provides for 480,000 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock to be issued to non-employee directors of the Company. At March 31,
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2011, non-qualified options to purchase 460,000 shares of the Company’s stock have been issued to non-employee directors of the Company and approximately 414,668 were outstanding at March 31, 2011. No options were granted, exercised or forfeited during the first three months of 2011.
Under the 2007 Director Plan, there were a total of approximately 49,995 unvested options at March 31, 2011 and approximately $161,000 remains to be recognized in expense over approximately two remaining years.
In connection with both the 2006 Stock Option Plan and the 2007 Director Plan, share based compensation totaled $40,000 and $74,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The aggregate intrinsic value of a stock option represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option) that would have been received by the option holders had they exercised their options on March 31, 2011. This amount changes based on the changes in the market value in the Company’s stock.
The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding as of March 31, 2011 under the 2006 Stock Option Plan and the 2007 Director Plan was approximately $111 thousand.
The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding as of March 31, 2010 under the 2006 Stock Option Plan and the 2007 Director Plan was approximately $1.2 million.
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Note 4. Earnings Per Share.
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income for a period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during that period.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income for a period by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares and dilutive common share equivalents during that period. Outstanding “common share equivalents” include options and warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock.
The following schedule shows earnings per share for the three month periods presented:
| | For the Quarter Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
(In thousands except per share data) | | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Net income applicable to common stock | | $ | 638 | | $ | 514 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic | | 5,207 | | 5,207 | |
Basic earnings per share | | $ | 0.12 | | $ | 0.10 | |
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Net income applicable to common stock | | $ | 638 | | $ | 514 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | 5,207 | | 5,207 | |
Effect of dilutive options | | — | | 29 | |
Weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents- diluted | | 5,207 | | 5,236 | |
Diluted earnings per share | | $ | 0.12 | | $ | 0.10 | |
Non-qualified options to purchase 414,668 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $11.50; and 90,000 incentive stock options at a weighted average price of $11.50 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2011 because they were anti-dilutive. Incentive stock options at a weighted average price of $9.09 were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2011, but the effect was deemed immaterial.
Non-qualified options to purchase 414,668 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $11.50; and 187,900 incentive stock options at a weighted average price of $10.24 were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2010.
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Note 5. Comprehensive Income
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the reporting of comprehensive income, which includes net income as well as certain other items, which result in changes to equity during the period. Total comprehensive income is presented for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, (in thousands) as follows:
| | Three months ended March 31, | |
| | 2011 | | 2010 | |
Comprehensive Income | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 638 | | $ | 514 | |
| | | | | |
Urealized holding loss on securities available for sale, net of taxes of $(7) and $27 for 2011 and 2010, respectively | | 9 | | (43 | ) |
| | | | | |
Total comprehensive income | | $ | 647 | | $ | 471 | |
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Note 6. Securities Available for Sale and Investment Securities
A summary of securities held to maturity and securities available for sale at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 is as follows (in thousands):
| | | | Gross | | Gross | | | |
| | Amortized | | Unrealized | | Unrealized | | Fair | |
| | Cost | | Gains | | Losses | | Value | |
March 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Held to Maturity: | | | | | | | | | |
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | | $ | 2,838 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 2,838 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Securities Available for Sale: | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury obligations | | 9,026 | | 15 | | (1 | ) | 9,040 | |
Government Sponsored Enterprise obligations | | 20,994 | | 92 | | (190 | ) | 20,896 | |
Total securities available for sale | | 30,020 | | 107 | | (191 | ) | 29,936 | |
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Total securities | | $ | 32,858 | | $ | 107 | | $ | (191 | ) | $ | 32,774 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gross | | Gross | | | |
| | Amortized | | Unrealized | | Unrealized | | Fair | |
| | Cost | | Gains | | Losses | | Value | |
December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | |
Securities Held to Maturity: | | | | | | | | | |
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | | $ | 3,728 | | $ | — | | $ | (4 | ) | $ | 3,724 | |
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Securities Available for Sale: | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury obligations | | 9,029 | | 11 | | (16 | ) | 9,024 | |
Government Sponsored Enterprise obligations | | 18,994 | | 110 | | (205 | ) | 18,899 | |
Total securities available for sale | | 28,023 | | 121 | | (221 | ) | 27,923 | |
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Total securities | | $ | 31,751 | | $ | 121 | | $ | (225 | ) | $ | 31,647 | |
The unrealized losses, categorized by the length of time of continuous loss position, and the fair value of related securities available for sale are as follows:
| | Less than 12 Months | | More than 12 Months | | Total | |
| | Fair | | Unrealized | | Fair | | Unrealized | | Fair | | Unrealized | |
| | Value | | Losses | | Value | | Losses | | Value | | Losses | |
March 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury obligations | | $ | 5,015 | | $ | 1 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 5,015 | | $ | 1 | |
Government Sponsored Enterpirse obligations | | 15,994 | | 190 | | — | | — | | 15,994 | | 190 | |
Total securities available for sale | | $ | 21,009 | | $ | 191 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 21,009 | | $ | 191 | |
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December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury obligations | | $ | 6,007 | | $ | 16 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 6,007 | | $ | 16 | |
Government Sponsored Enterpirse obligations | | 9,788 | | 205 | | — | | — | | 9,788 | | 205 | |
Total securities available for sale | | $ | 15,795 | | $ | 221 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 15,795 | | $ | 221 | |
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The unrealized losses, categorized by the length of time of continuous loss position, and the fair value of related securities held to maturity are as follows (in thousands):
At March 31, 2011, the Company held no securities held to maturity with unrealized losses.
| | Less than 12 Months | | More than 12 Months | | Total | |
| | Fair | | Unrealized | | Fair | | Unrealized | | Fair | | Unrealized | |
| | Value | | Losses | | Value | | Losses | | Value | | Losses | |
December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | | $ | 2,396 | | $ | 4 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 2,396 | | $ | 4 | |
Total securities held to maturity | | $ | 2,396 | | $ | 4 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 2,396 | | $ | 4 | |
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of securities held to maturity and securities available for sale at March 31, 2011 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties (in thousands):
| | Securities Held to Maturity | | Securities Available for Sale | |
| | Amortized | | Fair | | Amortized | | Fair | |
| | Cost | | Value | | Cost | | Value | |
One year or less | | $ | 2,838 | | $ | 2,838 | | $ | 2,005 | | $ | 2,007 | |
After one to five years | | — | | — | | 18,015 | | 18,034 | |
After five to ten years | | — | | — | | 10,000 | | 9,895 | |
After ten years | | — | | — | | — | | — | |
Total | | $ | 2,838 | | $ | 2,838 | | $ | 30,020 | | $ | 29,936 | |
Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary-impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.
In determining OTTI management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost; (2) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer; (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Company has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an other-than-temporary-impairment decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on information available to management at a point in time. An OTTI is deemed to have occurred if there has been an adverse change in the remaining expected future cash flows.
When OTTI for debt securities occurs, the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings depends on whether an entity intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If an entity intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the OTTI would be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the OTTI would be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows
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expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to other factors would be recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable tax benefit. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings would become the new amortized cost basis of the investment.
At March 31, 2011, the Company’s available for sale securities portfolio consisted of 16 securities, of which 9 were in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and none were in a loss position for more than twelve months. No OTTI charges were recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities. Unrealized losses primarily relate to interest rate fluctuations and not credit concerns.
At March 31, 2011, the Company held no securities held to maturity that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
Securities with an amortized cost and fair value of $2.0 million, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds on deposit at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
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Note 7. Loans.
The components of the loan portfolio at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
| | March 31, 2011 | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | |
Commercial real estate | | $ | 161,418 | | $ | 142,198 | |
Residential mortgages | | 54,074 | | 52,407 | |
Commercial | | 48,577 | | 46,073 | |
Home equity | | 63,593 | | 60,378 | |
Consumer- other | | 1,082 | | 1,047 | |
| | | | | |
| | $ | 328,744 | | $ | 302,103 | |
The Bank grants commercial, mortgage and installment loans to those New Jersey residents and businesses within its local trading area. Its borrowers’ abilities to repay their obligations are dependent upon various factors, including the borrowers’ income and net worth, cash flows generated by the underlying collateral, value of the underlying collateral and priority of the Bank’s lien on the property. Such factors are dependent upon various economic conditions and individual circumstances beyond the Bank’s control; the Bank is therefore subject to risk of loss. The Bank believes its lending policies and procedures adequately manage the potential exposure to such risks and that an allowance for loan losses is provided for management’s best estimate of probable loan losses.
The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses during the periods indicated (in thousands):
| | Three months ended | |
| | March 31, 2011 | | March 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | |
Balance at beginning of period | | $ | 3,749 | | $ | 2,792 | |
Provision charged to expense | | 386 | | 270 | |
Loans charged off | | (25 | ) | — | |
Recoveries | | 2 | | — | |
| | | | | |
Balance at end of period | | $ | 4,112 | | $ | 3,062 | |
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The allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in financing receivable for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 is as follows (in thousands):
| | Commercial Real Estate | | Residential Mortgages | | Commercial | | Home Equity | | Consumer - Other | | Unallocated | | Total | |
Allowance for credit losses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning Balance | | $ | 1,962 | | $ | 366 | | $ | 627 | | $ | 358 | | $ | 22 | | $ | 414 | | $ | 3,749 | |
Charge-offs | | — | | — | | — | | (25 | ) | — | | — | | (25 | ) |
Recoveries | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 2 | | — | | 2 | |
Provisions | | 190 | | 36 | | 24 | | (11 | ) | (3 | ) | 150 | | 386 | |
Ending balance | | $ | 2,152 | | $ | 402 | | $ | 651 | | $ | 322 | | $ | 21 | | $ | 564 | | $ | 4,112 | |
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment | | $ | 255 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 255 | |
Ending balance: collectively evaluted for impairment | | $ | 1,897 | | $ | 402 | | $ | 651 | | $ | 322 | | $ | 21 | | $ | 564 | | $ | 3,857 | |
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Loans receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ending balance | | $ | 161,418 | | $ | 54,074 | | $ | 48,577 | | $ | 63,593 | | $ | 1,082 | | $ | — | | $ | 328,744 | |
Ending balance: individually evaluted for impairment | | $ | 2,538 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 2,538 | |
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment | | $ | 158,880 | | $ | 54,074 | | $ | 48,577 | | $ | 63,593 | | $ | 1,082 | | $ | — | | $ | 326,206 | |
The performance and credit quality of the loan portfolio is also monitored by analyzing the age of the loans receivable as determined by the length of time a recorded payment is past due. The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the past due status as of March 31, 2011 (in thousands):
| | 30-59 Days Past Due | | 60-89 Days Past Due | | Greater than 90 Days | | Total Past Due | | Current | | Total Loans Receivable | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial real estate | | $ | 1,398 | | $ | — | | $ | 2,538 | | $ | 3,936 | | $ | 157,482 | | $ | 161,418 | |
Residential mortgages | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 54,074 | | 54,074 | |
Commercial | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 48,577 | | 48,577 | |
Home equity | | 783 | | — | | — | | 783 | | 62,810 | | 63,593 | |
Consumer - other | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 1,082 | | 1,082 | |
Total | | $ | 2,181 | | $ | — | | $ | 2,538 | | $ | 4,719 | | $ | 324,025 | | $ | 328,744 | |
The Bank had no loans greater than ninety days delinquent and accruing interest.
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The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate pass rating and the classified ratings of special mention, substandard and doubtful within the Bank’s internal risk rating system as of March 31, 2011 (in thousands):
| | Commercial Real Estate | | Residential Mortgages | | Commercial | | Home Equity | | Consumer - Other | | Total | |
Pass | | $ | 155,553 | | $ | 53,509 | | $ | 48,252 | | $ | 63,593 | | $ | 1,082 | | $ | 321,989 | |
Special Mention | | 5,060 | | 565 | | 325 | | — | | — | | 5,950 | |
Substandard | | 805 | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 805 | |
Doubtful | | — | | — | | — | | — | | — | | — | |
Total | | $ | 161,418 | | $ | 54,074 | | $ | 48,577 | | $ | 63,593 | | $ | 1,082 | | $ | 328,744 | |
As of March 31, 2011 the Bank had seven non-accrual loans totaling approximately $3.1 million, of which two loans totaling approximately $805 thousand had specific reserves of $255 thousand and five loans totaling approximately $2.3 million had no specific reserve. If interest had been accrued, such income would have been approximately $51 thousand for the three month period ended March 31, 2011. Within its non-accrual loans at March 31, 2011, the Bank had two residential mortgage loan that met the definition of a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) loan. TDRs are loans where the contractual terms of the loan have been modified for a borrower experiencing financial difficulties. These modifications could include a reduction in the interest rate of the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal or other actions to maximize collection. At March 31, 2011, these TDR loans had an outstanding balance of $565 thousand, had no specific reserves connected with them and are performing in accordance with their modified terms.
Non-accrual loans and related amounts recorded in the allowance for loan losses are summarized as follows (in thousands):
| | March 31, | | December 31, | |
| | 2011 | | 2010 | |
| | | | | |
Non-accrual loans without a specific valuation allowance | | $ | 2,297 | | $ | 1,329 | |
Non-accrual loans with a specific valuation allowance | | 805 | | 1,363 | |
| | $ | 3,102 | | $ | 2,692 | |
Valuation allowance related to non-accrual loans | | $ | 255 | | $ | 288 | |
A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (FASB ASC 310-10-35-16), when based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Included in the Bank’s non-accrual loans at March 31, 2011, are five impaired loans. Of these impaired loans, two loans totaling $805 thousand had specific reserves of $255 thousand and three loans totaling approximately $1.7 million had no specific reserve.
Impaired loans and related amounts recorded in the allowance for loan losses are summarized as follows (in thousands):
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| | March 31, | | December 31, | |
| | 2011 | | 2010 | |
| | | | | |
Impaired loans without a specific valuation allowance | | $ | 1,733 | | $ | 1,329 | |
Impaired loans with a specific valuation allowance | | 805 | | 1,363 | |
| | $ | 2,538 | | $ | 2,692 | |
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans | | $ | 255 | | $ | 288 | |
The following table provides information in regards to non-accrual loans by portfolio class at March 31, 2011 (in thousands):
| | Recorded Investment | | Unpaid Principal Balance | | Related Allowance | | Average Recorded Investment | | Interest Income Recognized | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-accrual loans with specific reserves: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial real estate | | $ | 550 | | $ | 805 | | $ | 255 | | $ | 550 | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-accrual loans with no specific reserves: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial real estate | | 1,732 | | 1,732 | | — | | 1,254 | | — | |
Residential Mortgage | | 565 | | 565 | | — | | 559 | | 7 | |
Total non-accrual loans with no specific reserves | | 2,297 | | 2,297 | | — | | 1,813 | | 7 | |
Total non-accrual loans | | $ | 2,847 | | $ | 3,102 | | $ | 255 | | $ | 2,363 | | $ | 7 | |
The following table provides information in regards to impaired loans by portfolio class at March 31, 2011 (in thousands):
| | Recorded Investment | | Unpaid Principal Balance | | Related Allowance | | Average Recorded Investment | | Interest Income Recognized | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Impaired loans with specific reserves: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial real estate | | $ | 550 | | $ | 805 | | $ | 255 | | $ | 805 | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Imapired loans with no specific reserves: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial real estate | | 1,732 | | 1,732 | | — | | 1,254 | | — | |
Total impaired loans with no specific reserves | | 1,732 | | 1,732 | | — | | 1,254 | | — | |
Total impaired loans | | $ | 2,282 | | $ | 2,537 | | $ | 255 | | $ | 2,059 | | $ | — | |
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Note 8. Guarantees
The Company does not issue any guarantees that would require liability recognition or disclosure, other than the Bank’s standby letters of credit. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Generally, all letters of credit, when issued have expiration dates within one year. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as those that are involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Bank generally holds collateral and/or personal guarantees supporting these commitments. As of March 31, 2011, the Bank had $730 thousand of commercial and similar letters of credit. Management believes that the proceeds obtained through a liquidation of collateral and the enforcement of guarantees would be sufficient to cover the potential amount of future payment required under the corresponding guarantees. Management believes that the current amount of the liability as of March 31, 2011 for guarantees under standby letters of credit issued is not material.
Note 9. Fair Value Measurements
Under ASC Topic 820, fair value measurements are not adjusted for transaction costs. ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
· Level 1 Inputs - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
· Level 2 Inputs - Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
· Level 3 Inputs - Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (that is, supported with little or no market activity).
The level of an asset or liability within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement of that asset or liability.
Management uses its best judgment in estimating the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments, however, there are inherent weaknesses in any estimation technique. Therefore, for substantially all financial instruments, the fair value estimates herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could have realized in sales transaction on the dates indicated. The estimated fair value amounts have been measured as of their respective period end and have not been re-evaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to those respective dates. As such, the estimated fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the respective reporting dates may be different than the amounts reported at the respective reporting dates.
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For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, are as follows (in thousands):
| | | | (Level 1) | | (Level 2) | | (Level 3) | |
Description | | March 31, 2011 | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | | Significant Other Observable Inputs | | Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
Securities available for sale: | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | $ | 9,040 | | $ | 9,040 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Government Sponsored Enterprise obligations | | 20,896 | | — | | 20,896 | | — | |
Total securities available for sale | | $ | 29,936 | | $ | 9,040 | | $ | 20,896 | | $ | — | |
| | | | (Level 1) | | (Level 2) | | (Level 3) | |
Description | | December 31, 2010 | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | | Significant Other Observable Inputs | | Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
Securities available for sale: | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | $ | 9,024 | | $ | 9,024 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Government Sponsored Enterprise obligations | | 18,899 | | — | | 18,899 | | — | |
Total securities available for sale | | $ | 27,923 | | $ | 9,024 | | $ | 18,899 | | $ | — | |
For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, follows (in thousands):
| | | | (Level 1) | | (Level 2) | | (Level 3) | |
Description | | March 31, 2011 | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | | Significant Other Observable Inputs | | Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
Impaired Loans | | $ | 550 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 550 | |
Other real estate owned | | 1,938 | | — | | — | | 1,938 | |
Total impaired loans and other real estate owned | | $ | 2,488 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 2,488 | |
| | | | (Level 1) | | (Level 2) | | (Level 3) | |
Description | | December 31, 2010 | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | | Significant Other Observable Inputs | | Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
Impaired Loans | | $ | 1,075 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 1,075 | |
Other real estate owned | | 1,938 | | — | | — | | 1,938 | |
Total impaired loans and other real estate owned | | $ | 3,013 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 3,013 | |
The following information should not be interpreted as an estimate of the fair value of the entire Company since a fair value calculation is only provided for a limited portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Due to a wide range of valuation techniques and the degree of subjectivity used in making the estimates,
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comparisons between the Company’s disclosures and those of other companies may not be meaningful. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of the Company’s finanical instruments at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Carried at cost)
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximate those assets’ fair values.
Securities
The fair value of securities available for sale (carried at fair value) and held to maturity (carried at amortized cost) are determined by obtaining market prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (level 1), or matrix pricing (Level 2), which is a mathematical technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted market prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted prices. For certain securities which are not traded in active markets or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations are adjusted to reflect illiquiditiy and/or non-transferability, and such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence (Level 3). In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used. Management’s best estimate consists of both internal and external support on certain Level 3 investments. Internal cash flow models using a present value formula that includes assumptions market participants would use along with indicative exit pricing obtained from broker/dealers (where available) were used to support fair values of certain Level 3 investments.
Restricted Investment in Bank Stock (Carried at Cost)
The carrying amount of restricted investment in bank stock approximates fair value, and considers the limited marketability of such securities.
Loans Receivable (Carried at Cost)
The fair value of loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using market rates at the balance sheet date that reflect the credit and the interest rate-risk inherent in the loans. Projected future cash flows are calculated based upon contractual maturity or call dates, projected repayments and prepayments of principal. Generally, for variable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.
Impaired loans
Impaired loans are those that are accounted for under ASC Sub-topic 310-40, Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors, in which the Company has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral. Fair value is generally deteremined based upon independent third-party appraisals of the properties, or discounted cash flows based upon the expected proceeds. These assets are included as Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements.
Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable (Carried at Cost)
The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable approximates fair value.
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Other real estate owned
Other real estate owned assets are adjusted to fair value less estimated selling costs upon transfer of the loans to other real estate owned. Subsequently, other real estate owned assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised values of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. These assets are included as Level 3 fair values.
Deposits (Carried at Cost)
The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (for example, interest and noninterest checking, passbook savings and money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (that is, their carrying amounts). Fair values for fixed rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities of time deposits.
Fair value estimates and assumptions are set forth below for the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (in thousands):
| | March 31, 2011 | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | Carrying amount | | Estimated Fair Value | | Carrying amount | | Estimated Fair Value | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Financial assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 15,986 | | $ | 15,986 | | $ | 23,204 | | $ | 23,204 | |
Securities available for sale | | 29,936 | | 29,936 | | 27,923 | | 27,923 | |
Securities held to maturity | | 2,838 | | 2,838 | | 3,728 | | 3,724 | |
Restricted investment in bank stock | | 491 | | 491 | | 491 | | 491 | |
Net loans | | 324,571 | | 326,195 | | 298,354 | | 301,922 | |
Accrued interest receivable | | 1,726 | | 1,726 | | 1,285 | | 1,285 | |
Financial liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | 337,730 | | 331,819 | | 318,421 | | 313,888 | |
Accrued interest payable | | 463 | | 463 | | 438 | | 438 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Limitation
The preceding fair value estimates were made at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 based on pertinent market data and relevant information on the financial instrument. These estimates do not include any premium or discount that could result from an offer to sell at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument or category thereof. Since no market exists for a substantial portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates were necessarily based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk assessment of various financial instruments, and other factors. Given the innately subjective nature of these estimates, the uncertainties surrounding them and the matter of significant judgment that must be applied, these fair value estimates cannot be calculated with precision. Modifications in such assumptions could meaningfully alter these estimates.
Since these fair value approximations were made solely for on- and off-balance-sheet financial instruments at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, no attempt was made to estimate the value of anticipated future business. Furthermore, certain tax implications related to the realization of the unrealized gains and losses
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could have a substantial impact on these fair value estimates and have not been incorporated into the estimates.
Note 10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-20, Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses. This issuance will help investors assess the credit risk of a company’s receivables portfolio and the adequacy of its allowance for credit losses held against the portfolios by expanding credit risk disclosures. This ASU requires more information about the credit quality of financing receivables in the disclosures to financial statements, such as aging information and credit quality indicators. Both new and existing disclosures must be disaggregated by portfolio segment or class. The disaggregation of information is based on how a company develops its allowance for credit losses and how it manages its credit exposure. The amendments in this update apply to all public and nonpublic entities with financing receivables. Financing receivables include loans and trade accounts receivable. However, short-term trade accounts receivable, receivables measured at fair value or lower of cost or fair value, and debt securities are exempt from these disclosure amendments. For public entities, the disclosures as of the end of a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010 and have been added to Note 7. The disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010 and have been added to Note 7.
In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-02, A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring. ASU 2011-02 provides additional guidance to help creditors in determining whether a creditor has granted a concession and whether a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties for purposes of determining whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring. The amendments in this update are effective for the Company beginning in the quarter ended September 30, 2011 and are to be applied retrospectively to January 1, 2011. In addition, the modification disclosures described in ASU 2010-20, which were subsequently deferred by ASU 2011-01, Deferral of the Effective Date of Disclosures about Troubled Debt Restructurings, will be effective on a prospective basis beginning in the quarter ended September 30, 2011. The Company has not completed evaluating the impact of ASU 2011-02 on its consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 2
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
You should read this discussion and analysis in conjunction with the consolidated unaudited interim financial statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Statements Regarding Forward Looking Information
This document contains forward-looking statements, in addition to historical information. Forward looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” and variations of such words and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or similar expressions. The U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor in regard to the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this document and documents incorporated by reference.
You should note that many factors, some of which are discussed elsewhere in this document and in the documents that are incorporated by reference, could affect the future financial results of Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference in this document. These factors include, but are not limited, to the following:
· General economic conditions, either nationally or in our market area;
· Volatility in interest rates and shape of the yield curve;
· Increased credit risk and risks associated with the real estate market;
· Operating, legal and regulatory risk;
· Economic, political and competitive forces affecting the Company’s business; and
· That management’s analysis of these risks and factors could be incorrect, and/or that the strategies developed to address them could be unsuccessful.
Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc., referred to as “we” or the “Company,” cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, all of which change over time, and we assume no duty to update forward-looking statements, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation, we do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to publicly release any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date made, and we advise readers that various factors, including those described above, could affect our financial performance and could cause actual results or circumstances for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected.
Critical Accounting Policies, Judgments and Estimates
The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing the financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the statement of financial condition and revenues and expenses for the period indicated. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Management believes the following critical accounting policies
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encompass the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”) represents our best estimate of losses known and inherent in our loan portfolio that are both probable and reasonable to estimate. In determining the amount of the ALLL, we consider the losses inherent in our loan portfolio and changes in the nature and volume of our loan activities, along with general economic and real estate market conditions. We utilize a segmented approach which identifies: (1) impaired loans for which specific reserves are established; (2) classified loans for which a higher allowance is established; and (3) performing loans for which a general valuation allowance is established. We maintain a loan review system which provides for a systematic review of the loan portfolios and the early identification of impaired loans. The review of residential real estate and home equity consumer loans, as well as other more complex loans, is triggered by identified evaluation factors, including delinquency status, size of loan, type of collateral and the financial condition of the borrower. All commercial loans are evaluated individually for impairment. Specific loan loss allowances are established for impaired loans based on a review of such information and/or appraisals of the underlying collateral. General loan loss allowances are based upon a combination of factors including, but not limited to, actual loan loss experience, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and management’s judgment.
Although specific and general loan loss allowances are established in accordance with management’s best estimates, actual losses are dependent upon future events, and as such, further provisions for loan losses may be necessary in order to increase the level of the allowance for loan losses. For example, our evaluation of the allowance includes consideration of current economic conditions, and a change in economic conditions could reduce the ability of borrowers to make timely repayments of their loans. This could result in increased delinquencies and increased non-performing loans, and thus a need to make increased provisions to the allowance for loan losses. Any such increase in provisions would result in a reduction to our earnings. A change in economic conditions could also adversely affect the value of properties collateralizing real estate loans, resulting in increased charges against the allowance and reduced recoveries, and require increased provisions to the allowance for loan losses. Furthermore, a change in the composition, or growth, of our loan portfolio could result in the need for additional provisions.
Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the period in which the deferred tax asset or liability is expected to be settled or realized. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period in which the change occurs. Deferred tax assets are reduced, through a valuation allowance, if necessary, by the amount of such benefits that are not expected to be realized based on current available evidence.
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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
Our results of operations depend primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Interest-earning assets consist principally of loans and investment securities, while interest-bearing liabilities consist primarily of deposits and borrowings. Net income is also affected by the provision for loan losses and the level of non-interest income, as well as by non-interest expenses, including salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expense, and other expenses, and income taxes.
Net Income
Net income for the first quarter of 2011 was $638 thousand, an increase of $124 thousand, or 24.1 %, over the first quarter of 2010 income of $514 thousand. This increase was driven primarily by an increase of $583 thousand, or 19.4%, in net interest income, offset somewhat by increases in non-interest expenses and provision for loan losses of $261 thousand and $116 thousand, respectively, in the first quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. On a per share basis, basic and diluted earnings per share reached $0.12 for the first quarter of 2011 compared to $0.10 per share for the first quarter in 2010, an increase of 20%.
Net Interest Income
Net interest income represents the difference between income on interest-earning assets and expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income depends upon the volume of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the interest rate earned or paid on them. For the three month period ended March 31, 2011, the growth in net interest income has been, primarily, powered by increased interest income from loans, including fees. Interest income on loans increased by $565 thousand in the first three months of 2011, as compared to the same period last year. This increase in income was due to a $53.1 million increase in loans at March 31, 2011 as compared to March 31, 2010, offset somewhat by a decrease in the average rate earned on loans, from 5.80% for the three months ended March 31, 2010 down to 5.68% for the three months ended March 31, 2011, a decrease of 12 basis points. Interest expense increased by $38 thousand year over year and was due to an increase in interest bearing deposits of $55.2 million, up to $301.6 million at March 31, 2011 from $246.4 million at March 31, 2010, offset by a decrease in the average rate paid on interest bearing deposits of 23 basis points from 1.73 % for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, to 1.50% for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses was $386 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to $270 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The increase in the provision was primarily due to the growth in the portfolio. At March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, the Bank had non-accruing loans of $3.1 million. At March 31, 2011, impaired loans totaled $2.5 million, a decrease of approximately $1.1 million from the March 31, 2010 total of $3.6 million.
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Non-interest Income
Non-interest income, which was primarily attributable to service fees, was $61 thousand during the quarter ended March 31, 2011, as compared to $38 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Loan referral fees increased by $9 thousand for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the quarter ended march 31, 2010.
Non-interest Expense
Non-interest expense grew to $2.2 million during the first quarter of 2011 compared to $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2010, an increase of approximately $261 thousand. This increase was due in most part to increases in other real estate owned related expenses, salaries and FDIC premiums and related expenses of $180 thousand, $41 thousand and $37 thousand, respectively.
Income Tax Expense
The income tax provision increased $105 thousand up to $456 thousand for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, as compared to $351 thousand for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. The increase in the income tax expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2010, was due mostly to the increase in the Company’s pre-tax income which increased $229 thousand, year over year. The effective tax rate for 2011 was 41.7% compared to 40.6% for 2010.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Total consolidated assets increased $20.2 million, or approximately 5.5%, from $370.3 million at December 31, 2010 to $390.5 million at March 31, 2011. Total deposits increased from $318.4 million at December 31, 2010 to $337.7 million at March 31, 2011, an increase of $19.3 million, or approximately 6.1%. Loans receivable, or “total loans,” increased from $302.1 million at December 31, 2010 to $328.7 million at March 31, 2011, an increase of approximately $26.6 million, or 8.8%.
Loans
Our loan portfolio is the primary component of our assets. Total loans, which exclude net deferred fees and costs and the allowance for loan losses, increased by 8.8% to reach $328.7 million at March 31, 2011 from $302.1 million at December 31 2010. This growth in the loan portfolio continues to be primarily attributable to recommendations and referrals from members of our board of directors, our shareholders, our executive officers, and selective marketing by our management and staff. We believe that we will continue to have opportunities for loan growth within the Bergen County market of northern New Jersey, due in part, to our customer service, and competitive rate structures. We believe that it is not cost-efficient for large institutions, many of which are headquartered out of state, to provide the level of personal service to small business borrowers that these customers seek and that we endeavor to provide.
Our loan portfolio consists of commercial loans, real estate loans, consumer loans and home equity loans. Commercial loans are made for the purpose of providing working capital, financing the purchase of equipment or inventory, as well as for other business purposes. Real estate loans consist of loans secured by commercial or residential real property and loans for the construction of commercial or residential property. Consumer loans and home equity loans, are made for the purpose of financing the purchase of consumer goods, home improvements, and other personal needs, and are generally secured by the personal property being owned or being purchased.
Our loans are primarily to businesses and individuals located in Bergen County, New Jersey. We have not made loans to borrowers outside of the United States. We have not made any sub-prime loans. Commercial lending activities are focused primarily on lending to small business borrowers. We believe that our strategy of customer service, competitive rate structures, and selective marketing have enabled us to gain market entry to local loans. Furthermore, we believe that bank mergers and lending restrictions at larger financial institutions with which we compete have also contributed to the success of our efforts to attract borrowers. Additionally, during this current economic climate, our capital position and safety has also become important to potential borrowers.
For more information on the loan portfolio, see Note 7 in Notes to the Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Loan Quality
As mentioned above, our principal assets are our loans. Inherent in the lending function is the risk of the borrower’s inability to repay a loan under its existing terms. Risk elements include non-accrual loans, past due and restructured loans, potential problem loans, loan concentrations, and other real estate owned.
Non-performing assets include loans that are not accruing interest (non-accrual loans) as a result of principal or interest being in default for a period of 90 days or more and accruing loans that are 90 days past due, troubled debt restructuring loans and foreclosed assets. When a loan is classified as non-accrual, interest accruals discontinue and all past due interest, including interest applicable to prior years, is reversed and charged against current income. Until the loan becomes current, any payments received from the borrower are applied to outstanding principal until such time as management determines that the financial condition of the borrower and other factors merit recognition of such payments of interest.
We attempt to manage overall credit risk through loan diversification and our loan underwriting and approval procedures. Due diligence begins at the time we begin to discuss the origination of a loan with a borrower. Documentation, including a borrower’s credit history, materials establishing the value and liquidity of potential collateral, the purpose of the loan, the source and timing of the repayment of the loan, and other factors are analyzed before a loan is submitted for approval. Loans made are also subject to periodic audit and review.
As of March 31, 2011 the Bank had seven non-accrual loans totaling approximately $3.1 million, of which two loans totaling approximately $805 thousand had specific reserves totaling $255 thousand and five loans totaling approximately $2.3 million had no specific reserves. If interest had been accrued, such income would have been approximately $51 thousand for the three month period ended March 31, 2011. Within its non-accrual loans at March 31, 2011, the Bank had two residential mortgage loan that met the definition of a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) loan. TDRs are loans where the contractual terms of the loan have been modified for a borrower experiencing financial difficulties. These modifications could include a reduction in the interest rate of the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal or other actions to maximize collection. At March 31, 2011, these TDR loans had an outstanding balance of $565 thousand, had no specific reserves connected with them and are performing in accordance with their modified terms.
A loan is considered impaired, in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (FASB ASC 310-10-35-16), when based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. Included in the Bank’s non-accrual loans at March 31, 2011, are five impaired loans. Of these impaired loans, two loans totaling $805 thousand had specific reserves of $255 thousand and three loans totaling approximately $1.7 million had no specific reserve.
As a community bank, our market area is concentrated in Bergen County, New Jersey, and as a result we have a concentration of loans collateralized by real estate, primarily in our market area at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The Bank’s loan portfolio has no foreign loans and no sub-prime loans.
Investment Securities
Securities held as available for sale (“AFS”) were approximately $29.9 million at March 31, 2011 compared to $27.9 million at December 31, 2010. This increase in the AFS category represented the purchase of securities during the period with funds in excess of federal funds sold. Securities held to maturity decreased $890 thousand to $2.8 million at March 31, 2011 from $3.7 million at December 31, 2010.
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Deposits
Deposits remain our primary source of funds. Total deposits increased to $337.3 million at March 31, 2011 from $318.4 million at December 31, 2010, an increase of $19.3 million, or 6.1%. Savings and interest bearing checking accounts, time deposits, and noninterest-bearing checking accounts grew $9.8 million, $6.7 million and $2.9 million, respectively. We believe this increase is due, in part, to the public perception of our safety and soundness. During this interest rate environment, our attractive time deposit products have allowed the Bank to increase its overall deposits while still being able to reduce its overall cost of deposits and thereby increasing its net interest income. The increase is also attributable to the continued referrals of our board of directors, stockholders, management, and staff. The Company has no foreign deposits, nor are there any material concentrations of deposits.
Liquidity
Our liquidity is a measure of our ability to fund loans, withdrawals or maturities of deposits, and other cash outflows in a cost-effective manner. Our principal sources of funds are deposits, scheduled amortization and prepayments of loan principal, maturities of investment securities, and funds provided by operations. While scheduled loan payments and maturing investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flow and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions, and competition. In addition, if warranted, we would be able to borrow funds.
Our total deposits equaled $337.7 million and $318.4 million, respectively, at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The growth in funds provided by deposit inflows during this period, coupled with our cash position during the quarter ended March 31, 2011, has been sufficient to provide for our loan demand.
Through the investment portfolio, we have generally sought to obtain a safe, yet slightly higher yield than would have been available to us as a net seller of overnight federal funds, while maintaining liquidity. Through our investment portfolio, we also attempt to manage our maturity gap, by seeking maturities of investments which coincide with maturities of deposits. The investment portfolio also includes securities available for sale to provide liquidity for anticipated loan demand and other liquidity needs.
As of March 31, 2011, we have a $12 million overnight line of credit with First Tennessee Bank and a $10 million overnight line of credit with Atlantic Central Bankers Bank for the purchase of federal funds in the event that temporary liquidity needs arise. There were no amounts outstanding under either facility at March 31, 2011. We are an approved member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, or “FHLBNY.” The FHLBNY relationship could provide additional sources of liquidity, if required.
We believe that our current sources of funds provide adequate liquidity for our current cash flow needs.
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Capital Resources
A significant measure of the strength of a financial institution is its capital base. Our federal regulators have classified and defined our capital into the following components: (1) Tier 1 Capital, which includes tangible shareholders’ equity for common stock and qualifying preferred stock, and (2) Tier 2 Capital, which includes a portion of the allowance for loan losses, certain qualifying long-term debt, and preferred stock which does not qualify for Tier 1 Capital. Minimum capital levels are regulated by risk-based capital adequacy guidelines, which require certain capital as a percent of our assets and certain off-balance sheet items, adjusted for predefined credit risk factors, referred to as “risk-adjusted assets.”
Pursuant to federal regulation we are required to maintain, at a minimum, Tier 1 Capital as a percentage of risk-adjusted assets of 4.0% and combined Tier 1 and Tier 2 Capital, or “Total Capital,” as a percentage of risk-adjusted assets of 8.0%.
In addition to the risk-based guidelines, our regulators require that an institution which meets the regulator’s highest performance and operation standards maintain a minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 Capital as a percentage of tangible assets) of 3.0%. For those institutions with higher levels of risk or that are experiencing or anticipating significant growth, the minimum leverage ratio will be evaluated through the ongoing regulatory examination process. We are currently required to maintain a leverage ratio of 4.0%.
The following table summarizes the Bank’s risk-based capital and leverage ratios at March 31, 2011, as well as the applicable minimum ratios:
| | | | Minimum | |
| | | | Regulatory | |
| | March 31, 2011 | | Requirements | |
Risk-Based Capital: | | | | | |
Tier 1 Capital Ratio | | 15.68 | % | 4.00 | % |
Total Capital Ratio | | 16.93 | % | 8.00 | % |
Leverage Ratio | | 13.34 | % | 4.00 | % |
The capital levels detailed above reflect the success of our initial stock offering as well as our results of operations. As we continue to employ our capital and grow our operations, we expect that our capital levels will decrease, but that we will remain a “well-capitalized” institution.
The Company is subject to similar regulatory capital requirements, and its capital ratios are similar to the Bank’s capital ratios as presented in the table above.
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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market/Interest Risk
As a smaller reporting company, the Company is not required to provide the information otherwise required by this Item.
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
As of March 31, 2011, the Company’s management including the Chief Executive Officer (our Principal Executive Officer) and President and Chief Operating Officer (our Principal Financial Officer), evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures related to the recording, processing, summarization, and reporting of information in the Company’s periodic reports that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Based on their evaluation as of December 31, 2010, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.
Changes in internal controls over financial reporting.
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting identified during the quarter ended March 31, 2011 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 OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
As a smaller reporting company, the Company is not required to provide the information otherwise required by this Item.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
The exhibits filed or incorporated by reference as part of this report are listed in the Exhibit Index, which appears at page 34.
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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.
| | Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc. |
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Date: May 16, 2011 | | By: | /s/ Albert F. Buzzetti |
| | | Albert F. Buzzetti |
| | | Chief Executive Officer |
| | | (Principal Executive Officer) |
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| | By: | /s/ Michael Lesler |
| | | Michael Lesler |
| | | President and |
| | | Chief Operating Officer |
| | | (Principal Financial Officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | | |
Number | | Description |
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3.1 | | Amended and Restated Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2011.) |
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31.1 | | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Principal Executive Officer |
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31.2 | | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Principal Financial Officer |
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32 | | Section 1350 Certifications |
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