UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
ý | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT |
For the transition period from ______________ to _____________
Commission file number: 000-52674
HOMETOWN BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
United States | 02-0783010 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
12 Main Street, Walden, New York 12586
(Address of principal executive offices)
(845) 778-2171
(Issuer’s telephone number)
Not Applicable
(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 ý 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 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 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 o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company ý
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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As of August 14, 2009 there were 2,326,939 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
HOMETOWN BANCORP, INC.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
| | June 30, | | | December 31, | |
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| | (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data) | |
Assets | |
Cash and due from banks | | $ | 6,296 | | | $ | 2,915 | |
Interest earning demand deposits with banks | | | 447 | | | | 288 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 6,743 | | | | 3,203 | |
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Securities available for sale | | | 1,004 | | | | 1,002 | |
Securities held to maturity (fair value at June 30, 2009 $1,405; and at December 31, 2008 $1,530) | | | 1,369 | | | | 1,509 | |
Loans held for sale | | | 1,728 | | | | 106 | |
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses (at June 30, 2009 $1,594; and at December 31, 2008 $1,347) | | | 134,090 | | | | 137,868 | |
Premises and equipment, net | | | 4,146 | | | | 4,087 | |
Restricted investments in bank stocks, at cost | | | 326 | | | | 395 | |
Foreclosed real estate | | | 949 | | | | - | |
Accrued interest receivable and other assets | | | 2,265 | | | | 2,199 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 152,620 | | | $ | 150,369 | |
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | |
Non-interest bearing | | $ | 19,347 | | | $ | 16,947 | |
Interest bearing | | | 111,989 | | | | 107,792 | |
Total Deposits | | | 131,336 | | | | 124,739 | |
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Federal Home Loan Bank advances | | | - | | | | 4,375 | |
Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance | | | 927 | | | | 708 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | 37 | | | | 143 | |
Other liabilities | | | 1,330 | | | | 1,610 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 133,630 | | | | 131,575 | |
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Commitments and Contingencies | | | - | | | | - | |
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Stockholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 3,000,000 shares authorized and unissued | | | - | | | | - | |
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 7,000,000 shares authorized; 2,380,500 shares issued | | | 24 | | | | 24 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 10,099 | | | | 10,112 | |
Retained earnings | | | 9,996 | | | | 9,787 | |
Unearned ESOP shares, at cost | | | (817 | ) | | | (840 | ) |
Treasury stock, at cost, 53,561 shares at June 30, 2009 and 46,500 at December 31, 2008 | | | (311 | ) | | | (284 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (1 | ) | | | (5 | ) |
Total Stockholders’ Equity | | | 18,990 | | | | 18,794 | |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | $ | 152,620 | | | $ | 150,369 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Hometown Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
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| | (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | |
Interest Income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans receivable, including fees | | $ | 2,051 | | | $ | 2,101 | | | $ | 4,173 | | | $ | 4,233 | |
Securities, taxable | | | 18 | | | | 29 | | | | 39 | | | | 59 | |
Other | | | 8 | | | | 19 | | | | 11 | | | | 39 | |
Total Interest Income | | | 2,077 | | | | 2,149 | | | | 4,223 | | | | 4,331 | |
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Interest Expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | 528 | | | | 551 | | | | 1,091 | | | | 1,282 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | | | 2 | | | | 17 | | | | 20 | | | | 21 | |
Total Interest Expense | | | 530 | | | | 568 | | | | 1,111 | | | | 1,303 | |
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Net Interest Income | | | 1,547 | | | | 1,581 | | | | 3,112 | | | | 3,028 | |
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Provision for Loan Losses | | | 158 | | | | 74 | | | | 318 | | | | 100 | |
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Net Interest Income after Provision for Loan Losses | | | 1,389 | | | | 1,507 | | | | 2,794 | | | | 2,928 | |
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Non-interest Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Banking fees and service charges | | | 278 | | | | 280 | | | | 518 | | | | 537 | |
Mortgage banking income, net | | | 295 | | | | 74 | | | | 561 | | | | 167 | |
Investment brokerage fees | | | 17 | | | | 16 | | | | 34 | | | | 33 | |
Other | | | 20 | | | | 90 | | | | 48 | | | | 106 | |
Total Non-interest Income | | | 610 | | | | 460 | | | | 1,161 | | | | 843 | |
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Non-interest Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Salaries and employee benefits | | | 1,032 | | | | 965 | | | | 2,018 | | | | 1,887 | |
Occupancy and equipment | | | 181 | | | | 177 | | | | 382 | | | | 357 | |
Professional fees | | | 89 | | | | 121 | | | | 161 | | | | 184 | |
Advertising and marketing | | | 30 | | | | 57 | | | | 55 | | | | 113 | |
Data processing | | | 145 | | | | 137 | | | | 290 | | | | 265 | |
Telephone and postage | | | 52 | | | | 51 | | | | 103 | | | | 91 | |
FDIC premium | | | 195 | | | | 17 | | | | 219 | | | | 31 | |
Other | | | 173 | | | | 121 | | | | 310 | | | | 265 | |
Total Non-interest Expenses | | | 1,897 | | | | 1,646 | | | | 3,538 | | | | 3,193 | |
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Income before Income Taxes | | | 102 | | | | 321 | | | | 417 | | | | 578 | |
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Income Tax Expense | | | 40 | | | | 119 | | | | 162 | | | | 219 | |
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Net Income | | $ | 62 | | | $ | 202 | | | $ | 255 | | | $ | 359 | |
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Net Income per common share- basic | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.11 | | | $ | 0.16 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic | | | 2,244 | | | | 2,293 | | | | 2,246 | | | | 2,292 | |
Dividends per share | | $ | 0.02 | | | | - | | | $ | 0.02 | | | | - | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Hometown Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
(In Thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
| | Common Stock | | | Paid-In Capital | | | Retained Earnings | | | Unearned ESOP Shares | | | Treasury Stock | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | | Total | |
Balance - December 31, 2007 | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 10,129 | | | $ | 9,222 | | | $ | (886 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (9 | ) | | $ | 18,480 | |
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Comprehensive income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | | - | | | | - | | | | 359 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 359 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5 | | | | 5 | |
Total Comprehensive Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 364 | |
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ESOP shares committed to be released (2,333 shares) | | | - | | | | (7 | ) | | | - | | | | 23 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 16 | |
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Balance - June 30, 2008 | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 10,122 | | | $ | 9,581 | | | $ | (863 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | 18,860 | |
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Balance - December 31, 2008 | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 10,112 | | | $ | 9,787 | | | $ | (840 | ) | | $ | (284 | ) | | $ | (5 | ) | | $ | 18,794 | |
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Comprehensive income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | | - | | | | - | | | | 255 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 255 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | |
Total Comprehensive Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 259 | |
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Treasury stock purchase (7,061 shares) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (27 | ) | | | - | | | | (27 | ) |
Cash dividends declared ($0.02 per share) | | | | | | | | | | | (46 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (46 | ) |
ESOP shares committed to be released (2,333 shares) | | | - | | | | (13 | ) | | | - | | | | 23 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10 | |
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Balance - June 30, 2009 | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 10,099 | | | $ | 9,996 | | | $ | (817 | ) | | $ | (311 | ) | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | 18,990 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements
Hometown Bancorp, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
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| | (In Thousands) | |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 255 | | | $ | 359 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | | | 137 | | | | 119 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 318 | | | | 100 | |
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights | | | 97 | | | | 76 | |
Net accretion of securities premiums and discounts | | | (2 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
Net gain on sale of loans | | | (384 | ) | | | (63 | ) |
Loans originated for sale | | | (28,581 | ) | | | (6,672 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of loans | | | 27,343 | | | | 7,263 | |
ESOP expense | | | 10 | | | | 16 | |
Increase in accrued interest receivable and other assets | | | (165 | ) | | | (392 | ) |
Decrease in accrued interest payable and other liabilities | | | (384 | ) | | | (234 | ) |
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities | | | (1,356 | ) | | | 571 | |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Activity in held to maturity securities: | | | | | | | | |
Purchases | | | (750 | ) | | | - | |
Maturities, calls and principal repayments | | | 894 | | | | 174 | |
Net (increase) decrease in loans receivable | | | 2,511 | | | | (5,931 | ) |
Net (increase) decrease in restricted investment in bank stocks | | | 69 | | | | (184 | ) |
Purchases of bank premises and equipment | | | (196 | ) | | | (57 | ) |
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities | | | 2,528 | | | | (5,998 | ) |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in deposits | | | 6,597 | | | | 2,130 | |
Net increase (decrease) in short-term Federal Home Loan Bank advances | | | (4,375 | ) | | | 3,000 | |
Increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance | | | 219 | | | | 250 | |
Dividends paid | | | (46 | ) | | | - | |
Treasury stock purchased | | | (27 | ) | | | - | |
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | | | 2,368 | | | | 5,380 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 3,540 | | | | (47 | ) |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning | | | 3,203 | | | | 4,013 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Ending | | $ | 6,743 | | | $ | 3,966 | |
Supplementary Cash Flows Information | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 1,217 | | | $ | 1,385 | |
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Income taxes paid | | $ | 586 | | | $ | 342 | |
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Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Loans transferred to foreclosed real estate | | $ | 949 | | | $ | - | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements
Hometown Bancorp, Inc.
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Hometown Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Walden Federal Savings and Loan Association (“Walden Federal” or the “Bank”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the instructions for Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for (i) a fair presentation and (ii) to make the financial statements not misleading, have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, included in its annual report on Form 10-K.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements at June 30, 2009 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 include the accounts of the Company, the Bank and the Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Ever-Green Financial Services, Inc. and Valley Services, Inc. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the financial data included herein, August 14, 2009.
Note 2 – Minority Stock Issuance
On June 28, 2007, the Company completed its minority stock offering of 45% of the aggregate total voting stock of the Company. In connection with the minority offering, 2,380,500 shares of common stock were issued, of which 1,071,225 shares were sold to the Bank’s eligible account holders and the employee stock ownership plan (the “ESOP”), resulting in net proceeds of approximately $9.1 million after offering expenses and ESOP. At June 30, 2009, 56.3% of the Company’s outstanding common stock, or 1,309,275 shares, were owned by Hometown Bancorp MHC. Costs of approximately $717,000 were incurred in connection with the stock offering and were deducted from the gross offering proceeds.
Note 3 – Directors’ Retirement Plan
Effective March 2007, the Bank adopted an unfunded directors’ retirement plan for the benefit of non-employee directors. Under the plan, directors who have attained the normal retirement age of 65 receive a retirement benefit based on their length of service upon termination. Net periodic pension expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 is as follows (in thousands):
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Service cost | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 22 | |
Interest cost | | | 4 | | | | 2 | |
Amortization of past service liability | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
Net periodic pension expense | | $ | 30 | | | $ | 26 | |
Note 4 – 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 and gains and losses and past service liabilities for pension plans, are reported as a separate component of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheet, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income.
The components of other comprehensive income (loss) and related tax effects for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:
| | Three Months Ended June, 30 | | | | |
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| | (In Thousands) | |
Unrealized holding gains (loss) on securities available for sale | | $ | 5 | | | $ | (7 | ) | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 5 | |
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Reclassification adjustment for Directors’ retirement plan pension gains and past service liability recognized in pension expense | | | 1 | | | | 2 | | | | 3 | | | | 2 | |
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Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax | | | 6 | | | | (5 | ) | | | 5 | | | | 7 | |
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Income tax effect | | | (2 | ) | | | 2 | | | | (1 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
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Net of Tax Amount | | $ | 4 | | | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 5 | |
At June 30, 2009 and 2008, the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss is as follows:
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| | (In Thousands) | |
Unrealized gain on securities available for sale (net of tax effect 2009 $1; 2008 $3) | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 5 | |
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Net losses and past service liability for the Directors’ retirement plan (net of tax effect 2009 ($3); 2008 ($6)) | | | (4 | ) | | | (9 | ) |
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| | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | (4 | ) |
Note 5 – Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
On June 28, 2007, the Bank established an ESOP which acquired 93,315 shares of the Company’s common stock in the stock offering with funds provided by a loan from the Company. The stock acquired by the ESOP is shown as a reduction of stockholders’ equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The ESOP loan will be repaid principally from the Bank’s contributions to the ESOP in annual payments through 2027 at a fixed interest rate of 8.25%. Shares are released to participants proportionately as the loan is repaid. The Bank will recognize compensation benefit expense as shares are committed for release at the current market price. The difference between the market price and the cost of shares committed to be released is recorded as an adjustment to paid-in capital. Dividends on allocated shares will be recorded as a reduction of retained earnings and dividends on unallocated shares will be recorded as a reduction of debt. The Company
committed to release 2,333 shares to the ESOP during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company recognized $10,000 and $16,000 of compensation expense related to this plan for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Unallocated ESOP shares are not “outstanding” for purposes of earnings per share calculations.
Note 6 – Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per common share are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Company has a simple capital structure as it has not granted any restricted stock awards or stock options and, during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, had no potentially dilutive common stock equivalents. Unallocated shares held by the ESOP are not included in the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating earnings per common share until they are committed to be released.
Note 7 – Dividends
On April 20, 2009, the Board of Directors declared its first quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share of Hometown Bancorp, Inc. common stock. The dividend reflects an annual cash dividend rate of $0.08 per share. The dividend was payable to stockholders of record as of May 1, 2009, and was paid on May 15, 2009.
Note 8 – Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income 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 determination of the allowance for loan losses.
Note 9 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements
FSP FAS 166
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Standards (SFAS) No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140 (SFAS 166). This statement prescribes the information that a reporting entity must provide in its financial reports about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows; and a transferor’s continuing involvement in transferred financial assets. Specifically, among other aspects, SFAS 166 amends SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, or SFAS 140, by removing the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity from SFAS 140 and removes the exception from applying FASB Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (revised December 2003) — an interpretation of ARB No. 51 (FIN 46(R)) to variable interest entities that are qualifying special-purpose entities. It also modifies the financial-components approach used in SFAS 140. SFAS 166 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. We have not determined the effect that the adoption of SFAS 166 will have on our financial position or results of operations.
FSP FAS 167
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (SFAS 167). This statement amends FIN 46(R), to require an enterprise to determine whether it’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is the enterprise that has both (1) the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity or the right to receive benefits
from the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. SFAS 167 also amends FIN 46(R) to require ongoing reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. SFAS 167 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. We have not determined the effect that the adoption of SFAS 167 will have on our financial position or results of operations.
FSP FAS 168
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162 (SFAS 168). SFAS 168 replaces SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, to establish the FASB Accounting Standards Codification as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. SFAS 168 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have an impact on our financial position or results of operations.
International Financial Reporting Standards
In November 2008, the SEC released a proposed roadmap regarding the potential use by U.S. issuers of financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). IFRS is a comprehensive series of accounting standards published by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). Under the proposed roadmap, the Company may be required to prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS as early as 2014. The SEC will make a determination in 2011 regarding the mandatory adoption of IFRS. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this potential change would have on its consolidated financial statements, and it will continue to monitor the development of the potential implementation of IFRS.
FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2
In April 2009, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position (FSP) No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2). FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 clarifies the interaction of the factors that should be considered when determining whether a debt security is other-than-temporarily impaired. For debt securities, management must assess whether (a) it has the intent to sell the security and (b) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security prior to its anticipated recovery. These steps are done before assessing whether the entity will recover the cost basis of the investment. Previously, this assessment required management to assert it has both the intent and the ability to hold a security for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery in fair value to avoid recognizing an other-than-temporary impairment. This change does not affect the need to forecast recovery of the value of the security through either cash flows or market price.
In instances when a determination is made that an other-than-temporary impairment exists but the investor does not intend to sell the debt security and it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell the debt security prior to its anticipated recovery, FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 changes the presentation and amount of the other-than-temporary impairment recognized in the income statement. The other-than-temporary impairment is separated into (a) the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to a decrease in cash flows expected to be collected from the debt security (the credit loss) and (b) the amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income. Effective June 30, 2009, the Company has adopted this new pronouncement. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements for further details.
FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1). FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amends FASB Statement No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. This FSP also amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. Effective June 30, 2009, the Company has adopted this new pronouncement. See Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements for further details.
Note 10 – Securities
The amortized cost of securities and their approximate fair values are summarized as follows:
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Available for Sale: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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June 30, 2009: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government agencies | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,004 | |
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December 31, 2008: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government agencies | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,002 | |
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Held to Maturity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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June 30, 2009: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government agencies | | $ | 750 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 751 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | 619 | | | | 35 | | | | - | | | | 654 | |
| | $ | 1,369 | | | $ | 36 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,405 | |
December 31, 2008: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government agencies | | $ | 750 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 756 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | 759 | | | | 18 | | | | 3 | | | | 774 | |
| | $ | 1,509 | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 1,530 | |
The amortized cost and fair value of securities as of June 30, 2009, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the borrowers may have the right to prepay obligations with or without any penalties.
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Due in one year or less | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Due after one year through five years | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,004 | | | | 750 | | | | 751 | |
Due after five years through ten years | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Due after ten years | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | - | | | | - | | | | 619 | | | | 654 | |
| | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,004 | | | $ | 1,369 | | | $ | 1,405 | |
At June 30, 2009, the Company had no securities in an unrealized loss position. The following table shows the Company’s investments’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2008:
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December 31, 2008: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Held to Maturity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 88 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 88 | | | $ | 3 | |
| | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 88 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 88 | | | $ | 3 | |
At December 31, 2008, the Company had one security in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more. In management’s opinion, the decline in fair value was due only to interest rate fluctuations. As the Company had the intent and ability to hold the investment until maturity and does expect to recover the amortized cost basis, it was not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. The individual unrealized loss was not significant.
There were no sales of investments for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, securities with a carrying value of $300,000 and $500,000, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements and Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” which establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of fair value hierarchy under SFAS No. 157 are as follows:
| Level 1: | Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. |
| Level 2: | 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: | Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e. supported with little or no market activity). |
An asset or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at June 30, 2009 are as follows:
| | | | | (Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | | | (Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs | | | (Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
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Securities available for sale | | $ | 1,004 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,004 | | | $ | - | |
Forward sales contract | | $ | 21 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 21 | | | $ | - | |
For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at December 31, 2008 are as follows:
| | | | | (Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | | | (Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs | | | (Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
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Securities available for sale | | $ | 1,002 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,002 | | | $ | - | |
Fair values of available for sale securities are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. When necessary, the Company utilizes matrix pricing from a third party pricing vendor to determine fair value pricing. Matrix prices are based on quoted prices for securities with similar coupons, ratings, and maturities, rather than on specific bids and offers for the designated security.
The Company enters into forward sales contracts to sell certain residential real estate loans. Such commitments are considered to be derivative financial instruments and, therefore, are carried at estimated fair value in the other assets or other liability section of the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of these forward sales contracts is primarily measured by obtaining pricing from certain government-sponsored entities. The pricing is derived from market observable inputs that can generally be verified and do not typically involve significant judgment by the Company and therefore, are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at June 30, 2009 are as follows:
| | | | | (Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | | | (Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs | | | (Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
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Impaired loans | | $ | 879 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 879 | |
Foreclosed real estate | | $ | 949 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 949 | |
For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at December 31, 2008 are as follows:
| | | | | (Level 1) Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets | | | (Level 2) Significant Other Observable Inputs | | | (Level 3) Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
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Impaired loans | | $ | 1,067 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,067 | |
Fair value of impaired loans is generally determined based upon independent third party appraisals of the properties or other indications of value based on recent comparable sales of similar properties, or discounted cash flows based upon expected proceeds. These assets are included in Level 3 fair values, based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. The fair value consists of loan balances less their valuation allowances as determined under SFAS No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, (SFAS No. 114). At June 30, 2009, impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $879,000, net of a valuation allowance of $532,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, $100,000 was added to the provision for loan losses for impaired loans. At December 31, 2008, impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a carrying amount of $1.1 million, net of a valuation allowance of $432,000.
Assets taken in foreclosure of defaulted loans are primarily comprised of residential real property and are generally measured at the lower of cost or fair value less cost to sell. The fair value of the real property is generally determined using appraisals or other indications of value based on recent comparable sales of similar properties or assumptions generally observable in the marketplace, and the related nonrecurring fair value measurement adjustments have generally been classified as Level 3. Assets taken in foreclosure of defaulted loans subject to nonrecurring fair value measurements during the six months ended June 30, 2009 that were still held by the Company as of that date were $949,000.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for these instruments approximate the fair value.
Securities
Fair values of available for sale securities are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. When necessary, the Company utilizes matrix pricing from a third party pricing vendor to determine fair value pricing. Matrix prices, 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.
Loans Held for Sale
Fair values for loans held for sale are based on existing commitments from investors or prevailing market prices.
Loans Receivable
For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and which entail no significant changes in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. The fair value of fixed-rate loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses at interest rates currently offered in the market for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.
Impaired Loans
Impaired loans are those that are accounted for under SFAS No. 114, in which the Company has measured impairment generally based on the fair value of the loan’s collateral.
Restricted Investments in Bank Stock
The carrying amount of Federal Home Loan Bank and Atlantic Central Bankers Bank stock approximates fair value.
Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable
The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable and payable approximates fair value.
Deposits
Fair values for demand deposits, savings accounts and certain money market deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. Fair values of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered in the market on similar instruments with similar maturities.
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances
The carrying amount of Federal Home Loan Bank Advances approximates fair value.
Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments
Fair values of commitments to extend credit and letters of credit are estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account market interest rates, the remaining terms, and present credit worthiness of the counterparties. At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the fair value of these instruments was not material.
The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were as follows:
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Financial assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 6,743 | | | $ | 6,743 | | | $ | 3,203 | | | $ | 3,203 | |
Securities available for sale | | | 1,004 | | | | 1,004 | | | | 1,002 | | | | 1,002 | |
Securities held to maturity | | | 1,369 | | | | 1,405 | | | | 1,509 | | | | 1,530 | |
Loans held for sale | | | 1,728 | | | | 1,728 | | | | 106 | | | | 106 | |
Loans receivable, net | | | 134,090 | | | | 138,491 | | | | 137,868 | | | | 141,879 | |
Restricted investments in bank stock | | | 326 | | | | 326 | | | | 395 | | | | 395 | |
Accrued interest receivable | | | 645 | | | | 645 | | | | 661 | | | | 661 | |
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Financial liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-interest bearing demand accounts | | | 19,347 | | | | 19,347 | | | | 16,947 | | | | 16,947 | |
NOW accounts | | | 6,629 | | | | 6,629 | | | | 6,644 | | | | 6,644 | |
Money market accounts | | | 10,777 | | | | 10,777 | | | | 11,579 | | | | 11,579 | |
Savings accounts | | | 16,276 | | | | 16,276 | | | | 13,561 | | | | 13,561 | |
Certificates of deposit | | | 78,307 | | | | 78,715 | | | | 76,008 | | | | 76,754 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank advances | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,375 | | | | 4,375 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | 37 | | | | 37 | | | | 143 | | | | 143 | |
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Commitments to extend credit | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Letters of credit | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Note 12 – Subsequent Event
On July 16, 2009, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share of Hometown Bancorp, Inc. common stock. The dividend will be payable to stockholders of record as of July 31, 2009, and will be paid on or about August 14, 2009. Hometown Bancorp MHC which holds approximately 56.3% of the Company’s total outstanding shares will waive receipt of the dividend on its shares.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations is intended to assist in understanding our financial condition and results of operations. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this report.
Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions and may describe our future plans, strategies and expectations. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions.
Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, national and regional economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality and composition of our loan and investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in our market area, changes in real estate market values in our area, and changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines.
These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
Critical Accounting Policies
We consider accounting policies involving significant judgments and assumptions by management that have, or could have, a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets, liabilities or on income to be critical accounting policies. We have identified the allowance for loan losses as our critical accounting policy.
Allowance for Loan Losses. The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged against income. Loans deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses, and subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for losses that can be reasonably anticipated. Management’s periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on the Bank’s past loan loss experience, known and inherent credit risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are classified as either doubtful, substandard, or special mention. For such loans that are also classified as impaired, a specific allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying amount of that loan. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors.
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial, commercial real estate, construction and land loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Bank does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement or are non-performing.
General
Walden Federal operates from six offices in Orange County, New York. As part of the Bank’s growth strategy to expand its presence in other selected markets in Orange County, the Bank opened its sixth office in the Town of Newburgh in 2007. Walden Federal is primarily engaged in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds to originate one- to four-family real estate, multi-family, commercial real estate, construction, land, commercial business and consumer loans, which, with the exception of long-term (more than 10 year term) fixed-rate one- to four-family real estate loans, we primarily hold for investment. In addition, a segment of our lending business involves the purchase and sale of loan participation interests. We also offer insurance and investment services through Walden Federal.
Balance Sheet Analysis
Overview. Total assets increased $2.3 million, or 1.5%, to $152.6 million at June 30, 2009, reflecting the increase in our cash and cash equivalents and foreclosed assets which was offset by a reduction in loans. In the six months ended June 30, 2009, cash and cash equivalents increased $3.5 million, which was primarily the result of the increase in deposits and repayments on residential mortgage loans.
Asset growth during the six months ended June 30, 2009 was primarily funded through an increase in deposits. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, deposits grew $6.6 million or 5.3% to $131.3 million at June 30, 2009. The increase in deposits was primarily due to the growth of our newer branches. During the six months ended June 30, 2009 we paid off all of our borrowings which were approximately $4.4 million at December 31, 2008, as a result of the increase in our deposits. Loans, net, (includes loans held for sale) decreased $2.2 million, or 1.6%, from $138.0 million at December 31, 2008 to $135.8 million at June 30, 2009.
Total stockholders’ equity increased $196,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2009 to $19.0 million at June 30, 2009 due primarily to net income of $255,000, partially offset by dividend payments of $46,000 and common stock repurchases of approximately $27,000.
Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
Loans. At June 30, 2009, total loans, net, (includes loans held for sale) were $135.8 million, or 89.0% of total assets as compared with $138.0 million or 91.8% of total assets at December 31, 2008. In the six months ended June 30, 2009, the loan portfolio decreased by $2.2 million, or 1.6%. The primary reasons for the loan decline during 2009 were decreases of $2.8 million in residential mortgages and $658,000 in construction loans, offset by increases of $531,000 in land loans, $348,000 in commercial mortgage loans and $646,000 in commercial business loans. The decline in the one-to four-family residential real estate loans was primarily due to refinancing of portfolio loans into the secondary market. The Bank does not make or hold any subprime loans.
Nonperforming Assets. The following table provides information with respect to our non-performing assets at the dates indicated. There were no accruing loans past due 90 days or more as of June 30, 2009 or as of December 31, 2008.
(Dollars in thousands) | | June 30, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 | |
Nonaccrual loans: | | | | | | |
One- to four-family residential real estate | | $ | 1,682 | | | $ | 2,384 | |
Construction | | | 1,394 | | | | 959 | |
Multi-family and commercial real estate | | | 529 | | | | 360 | |
Land | | | 477 | | | | 935 | |
Commercial | | | 318 | | | | 318 | |
Consumer | | | — | | | | 18 | |
Total | | | 4,400 | | | | 4,974 | |
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Foreclosed real estate | | | 949 | | | | — | |
Other nonperforming assets | | | — | | | | — | |
Total nonperforming assets | | | 5,349 | | | | 4,974 | |
Troubled debt restructurings | | | 285 | | | | 285 | |
Troubled debt restructurings and total nonperforming assets | | $ | 5,634 | | | $ | 5,259 | |
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Total nonperforming loans to total loans | | | 3.20 | % | | | 3.57 | % |
Total nonperforming loans to total assets | | | 2.88 | | | | 3.31 | |
Total nonperforming assets and troubled debt restructurings to total assets | | | 3.69 | | | | 3.50 | |
The $4.4 million in nonperforming loans at June 30, 2009 were comprised of $1.7 million in one-to four-family residential real estate loans, $1.1 million of loans extended to a residential subdivision which are divided in the land, construction and commercial categories, three loans to builders for construction of unsold homes totaling $1.1 million and $529,000 of commercial real estate loans.
Foreclosed assets totaled $949,000 at June 30, 2009 compared to none at December 31, 2008. Foreclosed assets consist of two residential properties, one residential building lot and one commercial office building.
Non-performing assets totaled $5.3 million or 3.50% of total assets at June 30, 2009 compared to $5.0 million or 3.31% of total assets at December 31, 2008.
Securities. The investment securities portfolio was $2.4 million, or 1.6% of total assets, at June 30, 2009 compared to $2.5 million or 1.7% of total assets, at December 31, 2008. Our investment portfolio consists primarily of U.S. Government and agency securities and GNMA and FHLMC mortgage-backed securities. The decrease of $138,000 in investment securities during the first six months of 2009 was primarily due to principal repayments on the mortgage-backed securities.
Deposits. Our primary source of funds is retail deposit accounts, which are comprised of noninterest-bearing demand accounts, interest-bearing demand accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, deposits grew $6.6 million or 5.3% to $131.3 million at June 30, 2009, primarily from deposit growth in our newest branches. The increase in deposits was primarily in savings accounts which increased by $2.7 million, certificates of deposit which increased by $2.3 million and non-interest checking which increased by $2.4 million, offset by a decrease in money market accounts of approximately $802,000.
Borrowings. We utilize borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York to supplement our supply of funds for loans and investments. We are able to utilize borrowings when necessary or advantageous as an alternative to deposits when a pricing advantage exists, as a temporary source of funds to meet liquidity needs or to manage our asset and liability position. The Bank had $3.5 million in average balances in borrowings during the six month period ended June 30, 2009. We had no borrowings at June 30, 2009 compared with $4.4 million at December 31, 2008.
Stockholders’ Equity. Total stockholders’ equity increased $196,000 from $18.8 million at December 31, 2008 to $19.0 million at June 30, 2009. Equity increased primarily due to earnings of $255,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, partially offset by dividend payments of $46,000 and common stock repurchases of approximately $27,000.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
Financial Highlights. Net income decreased $140,000 to $62,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $202,000 for the same period in the prior year. The primary reason for the decrease in earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 was an increase in the Bank’s FDIC deposit insurance base assessment and the FDIC Special Assessment, an increase in provision for loan losses, increases in non-interest expenses relating to salary and employee benefits and a decrease in net interest income, partially offset by an increase in mortgage banking income as a result of increased originations of residential mortgage loans sold into the secondary market.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income decreased by $34,000, or 2.2%, to $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $1.6 million for the prior year period, primarily as a result of a decrease in interest income on loans, securities and other interest income, partially offset by a reduction in interest expense on deposits and borrowing.
The average yield of total interest-earning assets decreased 78 basis points to 5.82% for the three months ended June 30, 2009, offset by the average balance of total interest-earning assets which grew $12.5 million, or 9.6%, to $142.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009.
Interest income on loans decreased $50,000, or 2.4%, to $2.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2009 as the average yield on the loan portfolio decreased 80 basis points to 5.91% for the three months ended June 30, 2009, partially offset by the average balance of the loan portfolio which grew $13.4 million, or 10.7%, to $138.7 million. Loan growth was driven primarily by an increase in land, commercial mortgage loans and commercial business loans, offset by a decrease in residential mortgages. The decrease in the average yield on loans was mostly the result of the decreases in market interest rates, as the prime rate decreased from 5.25% at June 30, 2008 to 3.25% at June 30, 2009.
Interest income on investment securities decreased $11,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 to $18,000 compared to the prior year period, as the average balance of the securities portfolio decreased during the three months ended June 30, 2009 to $2.3 million compared to $2.7 million in the prior year period. The average yield on investment securities decreased 127 basis points to 3.09% for the three months ended June 30, 2009.
Interest expense on deposits decreased from $551,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, to $528,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of $23,000, or 4.2%. The primary reason for the decrease was maturing certificates of deposit repricing to lower interest rates. Decreases in market interest rates since 2007, combined with the shift in the deposit mix, decreased the average cost of deposits to 1.89%, for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 2.30% for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in average cost on deposits was offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits during the three months ended June 30, 2009 of $15.7 million, or 16.4% to $111.5 million, compared with $95.8 million in the prior year period, due primarily to an increase in average balances of certificates of deposit of $15.1 million, and savings and interest-bearing demand deposit accounts of $1.6 million, offset by a decrease in money market accounts of $1.0 million.
Interest expense on borrowings decreased to $2,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $17,000 for the prior year period. The average balance of borrowings during the three months ended June 30, 2009 decreased $1.8 million, to $1.1 million, compared with $2.8 million in the prior year period. The average cost of borrowings decreased 166 basis points to 0.76%, for the three months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 2.42% for the three months ended June 30, 2008.
For the three months ended June 30, 2009, our net interest margin decreased 52 basis points to 4.33% from 4.85% for the prior year period. The interest rate spread decreased by 36 basis points to 3.94% for the three months ended June 30, 2009 from 4.30% for the prior year period. The decrease in our net interest rate spread for the quarter was primarily due to the recent decline in short-term interest rates implemented by the Federal Open Market Committee, resulting in the downward repricing of many of the Company’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
The following table summarizes average balances and average yields and costs of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | Average Balance | | | Interest and Dividends | | | Yield/ Cost | | | Average Balance | | | Interest and Dividends | | | Yield/ Cost | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-earning assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans | | $ | 138,726 | | | $ | 2,051 | | | | 5.91 | % | | $ | 125,335 | | | $ | 2,101 | | | | 6.71 | % |
Investment securities | | | 2,332 | | | | 18 | | | | 3.09 | | | | 2,662 | | | | 29 | | | | 4.36 | |
Other interest-earning assets | | | 1,778 | | | | 8 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 2,318 | | | | 19 | | | | 3.28 | |
Total interest-earning assets | | | 142,836 | | | | 2,077 | | | | 5.82 | | | | 130,315 | | | | 2,149 | | | | 6.60 | |
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Non-interest-earning assets | | | 9,383 | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,772 | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 152,219 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 136,087 | | | | | | | | | |
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Liabilities and stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing demand deposits | | $ | 6,938 | | | | 4 | | | | 0.23 | | | $ | 6,295 | | | | 5 | | | | 0.32 | |
Money market accounts | | | 10,441 | | | | 25 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 11,401 | | | | 43 | | | | 1.51 | |
Savings accounts | | | 15,809 | | | | 24 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 14,857 | | | | 20 | | | | 0.54 | |
Certificates of deposit | | | 78,309 | | | | 475 | | | | 2.43 | | | | 63,236 | | | | 483 | | | | 3.06 | |
Borrowings | | | 1,051 | | | | 2 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 2,806 | | | | 17 | | | | 2.42 | |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | | | 112,548 | | | | 530 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 98,595 | | | | 568 | | | | 2.30 | |
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Non-interest-bearing demand deposits | | | 18,802 | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,941 | | | | | | | | | |
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities | | | 1,744 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,740 | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 133,094 | | | | | | | | | | | | 117,276 | | | | | | | | | |
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Stockholders’ equity | | | 19,125 | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,811 | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 152,219 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 136,087 | | | | | | | | | |
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Net interest income | | | | | | $ | 1,547 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,581 | | | | | |
Interest rate spread | | | | | | | | | | | 3.94 | | | | | | | | | | | | 4.30 | |
Net interest margin | | | | | | | | | | | 4.33 | | | | | | | | | | | | 4.85 | |
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities | | | 126.91 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 132.17 | % | | | | | | | | |
Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was $158,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $74,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in the provision reflected a specific provision of $111,000 for a residential subdivision in the Bank’s market area, an increase in net charge-offs, and management’s consideration for continued economic weakness. There were net charge-offs of $35,000 for the current quarter compared to $6,000 in the prior year period. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans decreased from 3.57% at December 31, 2008, to 3.20% as of June 30, 2009, primarily because of a decrease of $574,000 in nonperforming loans to $4.4 million as of June 30, 2009.
Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased $150,000, or 32.6%, to $610,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the prior year period. The primary reason for the increase in non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2009, was an increase in mortgage banking income, net, of $221,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008. This was a result
of the gains on the sale of mortgage loans due to the increased volume of loans sold and unfunded loans committed to be sold into the secondary market, as refinance activity grew in the current low mortgage interest rate environment. This gain was offset by a decrease in other non-interest income of $70,000 primarily due to $81,000 reported in the June 30, 2008 quarter for a settlement of a litigation matter.
Non-Interest Expenses. Non-interest expenses increased $251,000, or 15.2%, to $1.9 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the prior year period. Non-interest expense increased primarily due to the increase of $178,000 in the FDIC deposit insurance base assessment and the FDIC Special Assessment. In addition, salary and employee benefits increased approximately $67,000 (of which $52,000 was increased commissions paid to the mortgage representatives on the loans sold into the secondary market compared to the same period last year) and foreclosed real estate expense of $22,000. The non-interest expenses were offset by decreases in advertising and marketing expense of $27,000 and professional fees of $32,000 in the second quarter of 2009 compared to the second quarter of 2008.
Income Tax Expense. The income tax expense was $40,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to $119,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Lower levels of pre-tax income have resulted in a decrease in income tax expense. The effective tax rate was 39.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 37.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2008.
Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
Financial Highlights. Net income decreased $104,000, to $255,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $359,000 for the same period in the prior year. The primary reason for the decrease in earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was an increase in the Company’s provision for loan losses, an increase in the FDIC deposit insurance base assessment and the FDIC Special Assessment, and an increase in non-interest expenses relating to salary and employee benefits, partially offset by an increase in mortgage banking income as a result of increased originations of residential mortgage loans sold into the secondary market and an increase in net interest income.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased by $84,000, or 2.8%, to $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $3.0 million for the prior year period, primarily as a result of a reduction in interest expense on deposits partially offset by a decrease in interest income on loans, securities and other interest income.
Interest income on loans decreased $60,000, or 1.4%, to $4.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2009 as the average yield on the loan portfolio decreased 84 basis points to 6.01% for the six months ended June 30, 2009, offset by an increase in the average balance of the loan portfolio of $15.3 million, or 12.3%, to $138.9 million. The decrease in the average yield on loans was primarily the result of the decreases in market interest rates, as the prime rate decreased from 5.25% at June 30, 2008 to 3.25% at June 30, 2009.
Loan growth was driven primarily by an increase in land, commercial mortgage loans and commercial business loans, offset by a decrease in residential mortgages.
Interest income on investment securities decreased $20,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 to $39,000 compared to the prior year period, as the average balance of the securities portfolio decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2009 to $2.4 million compared to $2.7 million in the prior year period. The average yield on investment securities decreased 112 basis points to 3.24% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
The average yield of total interest-earning assets decreased 79 basis points to 5.90% for the six months ended June 30, 2009, offset by the average balance of total interest-earning assets which grew $13.7 million, or 10.6%, to $143.2 million.
Interest expense on deposits decreased from $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, to $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of $191,000, or 14.9%. The primary reason for
the decrease was maturing certificates of deposit repricing to lower interest rates. Decreases in market interest rates since 2007, combined with the shift in the deposit mix, decreased the average cost of deposits to 1.99%, for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 2.68% for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in average yields on deposits was offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits during the six months ended June 30, 2009 of $14.0 million, or 14.6% to $109.5 million, compared with $95.5 million in the prior year period, due primarily to an increase in average balances of certificates of deposit of $12.8 million, and savings and interest-bearing demand deposit accounts of $1.4 million.
Interest expense on borrowings decreased to $20,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $21,000 for the prior year period. The average cost of borrowings decreased 134 basis points to 1.15%, for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to 2.49% for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
The average balance of borrowings during the six months ended June 30, 2009 increased $1.8 million, to $3.5 million, compared with $1.7 million in the prior year period.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009, our net interest margin decreased 33 basis points to 4.35% from 4.68% for the prior year period. The interest rate spread decreased by 8 basis points to 3.93% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 from 4.01% for the prior year period. The decrease in our net interest rate spread for the six months was primarily due to the recent decline in short-term interest rates implemented by the Federal Open Market Committee, resulting in the downward repricing of many of the Company’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
The following table summarizes average balances and average yields and costs of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | Average Balance | | | Interest and Dividends | | | Yield/ Cost | | | Average Balance | | | Interest and Dividends | | | Yield/ Cost | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-earning assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans �� | | $ | 138,907 | | | $ | 4,173 | | | | 6.01 | % | | $ | 123,641 | | | $ | 4,233 | | | | 6.85 | % |
Investment securities | | | 2,404 | | | | 39 | | | | 3.24 | | | | 2,706 | | | | 59 | | | | 4.36 | |
Other interest-earning assets | | | 1,841 | | | | 11 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 3,125 | | | | 39 | | | | 2.50 | |
Total interest-earning assets | | | 143,152 | | | | 4,223 | | | | 5.90 | | | | 129,472 | | | | 4,331 | | | | 6.69 | |
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Non-interest-earning assets | | | 8,581 | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,831 | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 151,733 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 134,303 | | | | | | | | | |
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Liabilities and stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing demand deposits | | $ | 6,764 | | | | 8 | | | | 0.24 | | | $ | 6,137 | | | | 9 | | | | 0.29 | |
Money market accounts | | | 10,992 | | | | 56 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 11,169 | | | | 98 | | | | 1.75 | |
Savings accounts | | | 15,054 | | | | 44 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 14,279 | | | | 41 | | | | 0.57 | |
Certificates of deposit | | | 76,724 | | | | 983 | | | | 2.56 | | | | 63,964 | | | | 1,134 | | | | 3.55 | |
Borrowings | | | 3,487 | | | | 20 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1,687 | | | | 21 | | | | 2.49 | |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | | | 113,021 | | | | 1,111 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 97,236 | | | | 1,303 | | | | 2.68 | |
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Non-interest-bearing demand deposits | | | 17,802 | | | | | | | | | | | | 16,532 | | | | | | | | | |
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities | | | 1,859 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,808 | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 132,682 | | | | | | | | | | | | 115,576 | | | | | | | | | |
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Stockholders’ equity | | | 19,051 | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,727 | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 151,733 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 134,303 | | | | | | | | | |
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Net interest income | | | | | | $ | 3,112 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,028 | | | | | |
Interest rate spread | | | | | | | | | | | 3.93 | | | | | | | | | | | | 4.01 | |
Net interest margin | | | | | | | | | | | 4.35 | | | | | | | | | | | | 4.68 | |
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities | | | 126.66 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 133.15 | % | | | | | | | | |
Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses was $318,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $100,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase in the provision reflected a specific provision of $111,000 for a residential subdivision in the Bank’s market area, an increase in net charge-offs, and management’s consideration for continued economic weakness. There were net charge-offs of $72,000 for the first six months of 2009 as compared to $7,000 in the prior year period. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans decreased from 3.57% at December 31, 2008, to 3.20% as of June 30, 2009, primarily because of a decrease of $574,000 in nonperforming loans to $4.4 million as of June 30, 2009.
Non-Interest Income. Non-interest income increased $318,000, or 37.7%, to $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the prior year period. The primary reason for the increase in non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2009, was mortgage banking income, net, which increased by $394,000. This gain was a result of gains on the sale of mortgage loans due to the increased volume of loans sold and unfunded loans committed to be sold into the secondary market, as refinance activity grew in the current low mortgage interest rate environment. This was offset by decreases in banking fees and service charges of $19,000 as a result of customer preference for service charge free accounts and the competitive banking environment for core deposits and a decrease in other non-interest income of $58,000 primarily due to $81,000 reported in the June 30, 2008 quarter for a settlement of a litigation matter.
Non-Interest Expenses. Non-interest expenses increased $345,000, or 10.8%, to $3.5 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the prior year period. FDIC deposit insurance base assessment and the FDIC Special Assessment increased by $188,000. The FDIC Special Assessment also allows for additional special assessment in the future. Non-interest expense also increased due to salary and employee benefits increases of approximately $131,000. In addition, occupancy and equipment expense increased by $25,000, data processing expense increased by $25,000 and foreclosed real estate expense increased by $22,000, which was offset in part by decreases in advertising and marketing expense of $58,000 and professional fees of $23,000 in the first six months of 2009 compared to the prior year period.
Income Tax Expense. The income tax expense was $162,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to $219,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Lower levels of pre-tax income have resulted in a decrease in income tax expense. The effective tax rate was 38.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 37.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Liquidity and Capital Management
Liquidity Management. Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, maturities of and payments on investment securities and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and mortgage prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of (1) expected loan demand, (2) expected deposit flows, (3) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities and (4) the objectives of our asset/liability management policy.
Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At June 30, 2009, cash and cash equivalents totaled $6.7 million. In addition, at June 30, 2009, we had arrangements to borrow up to $26.9 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and a $2.0 million federal funds line from Atlantic Central Bankers Bank. On June 30, 2009, we had no short-term advances outstanding.
A significant use of our liquidity is the funding of loan originations. At June 30, 2009, we had $18.5 million in loan commitments outstanding, which primarily consisted of $2.8 million in unadvanced portions of construction loans, $3.4 million in net commitments to fund one- to four-family residential real estate loans,
$2.3 million in commercial real estate and business loans, $2.2 million in unused home equity lines of credit and $7.1 million in unused commercial lines of credit. Historically, many of the commitments expire without being fully drawn; therefore, the total amount of commitments does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Another significant use of our liquidity is the funding of deposit withdrawals. Certificates of deposit due within one year of June 30, 2009 totaled $76.5 million, or 97.7% of certificates of deposit. The large percentage of certificates of deposit that mature within one year reflects customers’ hesitancy to invest their funds for long periods in the recent low interest rate environment. If these maturing deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other certificates of deposit and borrowings. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher than market rates on such deposits or other borrowings than we currently pay on the certificates of deposit due on or before June 30, 2009. We believe, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of our certificates of deposit will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.
Capital Management. We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Office of Thrift Supervision, including a risk-based capital measure. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. At June 30, 2009, the Bank exceeded all of our regulatory capital requirements and is considered “well capitalized” under regulatory guidelines.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines and letters of credit.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not applicable because the Company is a smaller reporting company.
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13(a)-15(e) that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Hometown Bancorp is not involved in any pending legal proceedings. Walden Federal is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. Such routine legal proceedings, in the aggregate, are believed by management to be immaterial to its financial condition and results of operations.
Not applicable because the Company is a smaller reporting company.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company was held on May 13, 2009 at which time three nominees for director, as set forth in the proxy materials for the meeting, were elected by the following vote: There were no broker non-votes.
| | For | | Withheld |
Joseph B. Horan, III | | 1,937,751 | | 109,209 |
Steven E. Howell | | 1,944,003 | | 102,957 |
Kenneth R. Schliphack | | 1,937,751 | | 109,209 |
In addition, the stockholders approved the ratification and appointment of Beard Miller Company LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm. There were no broker non-votes.
| | Ratification of Beard Miller Company LLP |
For | | 2,009,810 |
Against | | 37,125 |
Abstentions | | 25 |
Item 5. Other Information
None.
| 3.1 | Charter of Hometown Bancorp, Inc. (1) |
| 3.2 | Bylaws of Hometown Bancorp, Inc. (2) |
| 4.0 | Stock Certificate of Hometown Bancorp, Inc. (1) |
| 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 | Section 1350 Certification |
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| (1) | Incorporated by reference into this document from the Exhibits filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the Registration Statement on Form SB-2, and any amendments thereto, Registration No. 333-141351. |
| (2) | Incorporated by reference into this document from Exhibit 3.2 of the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 25, 2008 (File No. 000-52674). |
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.
| HOMETOWN BANCORP, INC. |
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Dated: August 14, 2009 | By: | /s/ Thomas F. Gibney |
| | Thomas F. Gibney |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| | (principal executive officer) |
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Dated: August 14, 2009 | By: | /s/ Stephen W. Dederick |
| | Stephen W. Dederick |
| | Vice President and |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
| | (principal financial and accounting officer) |
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