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Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The table below is a summary of fair value estimates for financial instruments as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, excluding financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis (summarized in a separate table). The carrying amounts in the following table are recorded in the statement of condition under the indicated captions. We have excluded non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities defined by the Codification (ASC 820-10-15-1A), such as Bank premises and equipment, deferred taxes and other liabilities. In addition, we have not disclosed the fair value of financial instruments specifically excluded from disclosure requirements of the Financial Instruments Topic of the Codification (ASC 825-10-50-8), such as Bank-owned life insurance policies.
| | March 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
| | Carrying | | | Fair | | | Carrying | | | Fair | |
(in thousands; 2010 amounts unaudited) | | Amounts | | | Value | | | Amounts | | | Value | |
Financial assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 85,443 | | | $ | 85,443 | | | $ | 38,660 | | | $ | 38,660 | |
Investment securities held to maturity | | | 30,360 | | | | 30,834 | | | | 30,396 | | | | 30,786 | |
Loans, net | | | 909,708 | | | | 898,959 | | | | 907,130 | | | | 891,117 | |
Interest receivable | | | 4,213 | | | | 4,213 | | | | 4,338 | | | | 4,338 | |
Financial liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | 987,298 | | | | 987,598 | | | | 944,061 | | | | 944,469 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank long-term borrowings | | | 55,000 | | | | 56,411 | | | | 55,000 | | | | 54,058 | |
Subordinated debenture | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,582 | | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,146 | |
Interest payable | | | 1,015 | | | | 1,015 | | | | 975 | | | | 975 | |
Following is a description of methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument not recorded at fair value but required for disclosure purposes:
Cash and Cash Equivalents – The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
Held-to-maturity Securities - Held-to-maturity securities, which generally consist of obligations of state & political subdivisions, are recorded at their amortized cost. Their fair value for disclosure purposes is determined using methodologies similar to those described above for available-for-sale securities using Level 2 inputs. If Level 2 inputs are not available, we may utilize pricing models that incorporate unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities (Level 3). As of March 31, 2010, we did not hold any s ecurities whose fair value was measured using significant unobservable inputs.
Loans - The fair value of loans with variable interest rates approximates their current carrying value, because their rates are regularly adjusted to current market rates. The fair value of fixed rate loans or variable loans at negotiated interest rate floors or ceilings with remaining maturities in excess of one year is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current market rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit worthiness and similar remaining maturities.
Interest Receivable and Payable - The interest receivable and payable balances approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of their settlement dates.
Deposits - The fair value of non-interest bearing deposits, interest bearing transaction accounts, savings accounts and money market accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of time deposits is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.
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Federal Home Loan Bank Long-term Borrowings - The fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank San Francisco (“FHLB”) for similar credit advances corresponding to the remaining duration of our fixed-rate credit advances.
Subordinated Debenture - The fair value of the subordinated debenture is estimated by discounting the future cash flows (interest payment at a rate of three-month LIBOR plus 2.48%) using current market rates at which similar bonds would be issued with similar credit ratings as ours and similar remaining maturities. We have used the spread of the ten-year BBB rated U.S. Bank Composite over LIBOR to calculate this credit-risk-related discount of future cash flows.
Commitments - Loan commitments and standby letters of credit generate ongoing fees, which are recognized over the term of the commitment period. In situations where the borrower’s credit quality has declined, we record a reserve for these off-balance sheet commitments. Given the uncertainty in the likelihood and timing of a commitment being drawn upon, a reasonable estimate of the fair value of these commitments is the carrying value of the related unamortized loan fees plus the reserve, which is not material.
Note 4: Investment Securities
Our investment securities portfolio consists primarily of U.S. government agency securities, including mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) issued or guaranteed by FNMA, FHLMC, or GNMA. Our portfolio also includes obligations of state and political subdivisions, debentures issued by government-sponsored agencies such as FHLB, as well as corporate CMOs and equity securities, as reflected in the table below.
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(in thousands; March 31, 2010 unaudited) | | Amortized Cost | | | Fair Value | | | Gross Unrealized | | | Amortized Cost | | | Fair Value | | | Gross Unrealized | |
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Held-to-maturity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Obligations of state and political subdivisions | | $ | 30,360 | | | $ | 30,834 | | | $ | 756 | | | $ | (282 | ) | | $ | 30,396 | | | $ | 30,786 | | | $ | 774 | | | $ | (384 | ) |
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Securities of U. S. government agencies: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MBS pass-through securities issued by FNMA and FHLMC | | | 12,805 | | | | 13,114 | | | | 332 | | | | (23 | ) | | | 12,882 | | | | 13,086 | | | | 253 | | | | (49 | ) |
CMOs issued by FNMA | | | 17,034 | | | | 17,513 | | | | 511 | | | | (32 | ) | | | 18,207 | | | | 18,527 | | | | 479 | | | | (159 | ) |
CMOs issued by FHLMC | | | 28,881 | | | | 29,427 | | | | 624 | | | | (78 | ) | | | 30,664 | | | | 30,912 | | | | 530 | | | | (282 | ) |
CMOs issued by GNMA | | | 20,598 | | | | 21,172 | | | | 577 | | | | (3 | ) | | | 15,180 | | | | 15,657 | | | | 477 | | | | | |
Debentures of government sponsored agencies | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,028 | | | | 28 | | | | — | | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,040 | | | | 46 | | | | (6 | ) |
Corporate CMOs | | | 13,116 | | | | 13,024 | | | | 27 | | | | (119 | ) | | | 14,819 | | | | 14,596 | | | | 1 | | | | (224 | ) |
Equity security | | | — | | | | 898 | | | | 898 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total securities available for sale | | | 94,434 | | | | 97,176 | | | | 2,997 | | | | (255 | ) | | | 96,752 | | | | 97,818 | | | | 1,786 | | | | (720 | ) |
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Total investment securities | | $ | 124,794 | | | $ | 128,010 | | | $ | 3,753 | | | $ | (537 | ) | | $ | 127,148 | | | $ | 128,604 | | | $ | 2,560 | | | $ | (1,104 | ) |
As a member bank of Visa U.S.A., we hold 16,939 shares of Visa Inc. Class B common stock at a zero cost basis. These shares are restricted from resale until their conversion into Class A (voting) shares on the later of March 25, 2011 or the termination of Visa Inc.’s covered litigation escrow account. The conversion rate will be determined upon the final resolution of the Visa Inc. covered litigation described in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2009 Form 10-K. We expect our shares of Class B common stock to qualify for sale within one year. As such, on March 31, 2010, the stock was classified as available-for-sale securities and reported at fair value, with the unrealized gain, net of t ax, recognized in other comprehensive income. The fair value of the Class B common stock we own was $898 thousand based on the Class A as-converted rate of 0.5824.
The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities by contractual maturity at March 31, 2010 are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Equity securities with a zero cost basis and a fair value of $898 thousand are excluded from the following table as they have no maturity.
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| | Held to Maturity | | | Available for Sale | |
(in thousands; unaudited) | | Amortized Cost | | | Fair Value | | | Amortized Cost | | | Fair Value | |
Within one year | | $ | 668 | | | $ | 677 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
After one but within five years | | | 3,853 | | | | 3,995 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,028 | |
After five years through ten years | | | 14,234 | | | | 14,646 | | | | 20,753 | | | | 20,911 | |
After ten years | | | 11,605 | | | | 11,516 | | | | 71,681 | | | | 73,339 | |
Total | | $ | 30,360 | | | $ | 30,834 | | | $ | 94,434 | | | $ | 96,278 | |
At March 31, 2010, investment securities carried at $1.3 million were pledged with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (“FRB”) to secure our Treasury, Tax and Loan account. At March 31, 2010, investment securities carried at $27.4 million were pledged with the State of California: $26.6 million to secure public deposits in compliance with the Local Agency Security Program and $766 thousand to provide collateral for trust deposits. In addition, at March 31, 2010, investment securities carried at $1.4 million were pledged to collateralize an internal Wealth Management Services checking account and $3.1 million were pledged to collateralize interest rate swap as discussed in Note 9. At March 31, 2010, our FHLB line of credit was secured under terms of a blanket collateral agreement by a pledge of certain qualifying collateral, including investment securities. See Note 6 for further details.
Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired Debt Securities
For each security in an unrealized loss position, we assess whether we intend to sell the security, or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit losses. For debt securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired and that we do not intend to sell and will not be required to sell prior to recovery of our amortized cost basis, we separate the amount of the impairment into the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings and is calculated as the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows. The remaining difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is deemed to be due to factors that are not credit related and is recognized in other comprehensive income.
We do not have the intent to sell the securities that are temporarily impaired, and it is more likely than not that we will not have to sell those securities before recovery of the cost basis. Additionally, we have evaluated the credit ratings of our investment securities and their issuers and/or insurers, if applicable. Based on our evaluation, Management has determined that no investment security in our investment portfolio is other-than-temporarily impaired.
Twenty-five and thirty investment securities were in unrealized loss positions at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. They are summarized and classified according to the duration of the loss period as follows:
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March 31, 2010 | | ≤ 12 continuous months | | | > 12 continuous months | | | Total Securities in a loss position | |
(In thousands; unaudited) | | Fair value | | | Unrealized loss | | | Fair value | | | Unrealized loss | | | Fair value | | | Unrealized loss | |
Held-to-maturity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Obligations of state & political subdivisions | | $ | 5,363 | | | $ | (48 | ) | | $ | 1,825 | | | $ | (234 | ) | | $ | 7,188 | | | $ | (282 | ) |
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Available-for-sale | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities of U.S. government agencies | | | 23,982 | | | | (136 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 23,982 | | | | (136 | ) |
Corporate CMOs | | | 9,995 | | | | (119 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,995 | | | | (119 | ) |
Total available for sale | | | 33,977 | | | | (255 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 33,977 | | | | (255 | ) |
Total temporarily impaired securities | | $ | 39,340 | | | $ | (303 | ) | | $ | 1,825 | | | $ | (234 | ) | | $ | 41,165 | | | $ | (537 | ) |
December 31, 2009 | | ≤ 12 continuous months | | | > 12 continuous months | | | Total Securities in a loss position | |
(In thousands) | | Fair value | | | Unrealized loss | | | Fair value | | | Unrealized loss | | | Fair value | | | Unrealized loss | |
Held-to-maturity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Obligations of state & political subdivisions | | $ | 6,351 | | | $ | (76 | ) | | $ | 1,753 | | | $ | (308 | ) | | $ | 8,104 | | | $ | (384 | ) |
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Available-for-sale | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities of U. S. government agencies | | | 25,737 | | | | (496 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 25,737 | | | | (496 | ) |
Corporate CMOs | | | 14,384 | | | | (224 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,384 | | | | (224 | ) |
Total available for sale | | | 40,121 | | | | (720 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 40,121 | | | | (720 | ) |
Total temporarily impaired securities | | $ | 46,472 | | | $ | (796 | ) | | $ | 1,753 | | | $ | (308 | ) | | $ | 48,225 | | | $ | (1,104 | ) |
The unrealized losses associated with debt securities of U.S. government agencies are primarily driven by changes in interest rates and not due to the credit quality of the securities. Further, securities backed by GNMA, FNMA, or FHLMC have the guarantee of the full faith and credit of the U.S. Federal Government. Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions in our portfolio are all investment grade without delinquency history. The security in a loss position for more than twelve continuous months relates to one debenture issued by a local subdivision with payments collected through property tax assessments in an affluent community. These securities will continue to be monitored as part of our ongoing impairment analysis, but are expected to perform. As a result, we concluded that these securities were not other-than-temporar ily impaired at March 31, 2010.
The unrealized losses associated with corporate CMO’s are primarily related to securities backed by residential mortgages. All of these securities were AAA rated by at least one major rating agency. We estimate loss projections for each security by assessing loans collateralizing the security and determining expected default rates and loss severities. Based upon our assessment of expected credit losses of each security given the performance of the underlying collateral and credit enhancements where applicable, we concluded that these securities were not other-than-temporarily impaired at March 31, 2010.
Securities Carried at Cost
As a member of the FHLB, we are required to maintain a minimum investment in the FHLB capital stock determined by the Board of Directors of the FHLB. The minimum investment requirements can also increase in the event we need to increase our borrowing capacity with the FHLB. Shares cannot be purchased or sold except between the FHLB and its members at its $100 per share par value. We held $4.7 million of FHLB stock recorded at cost in other assets at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. On February 22, 2010, FHLB declared a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2009 at an annualized dividend rate of 0.27%. Management expects to be able to redeem this stock at cost, and therefore does not believe the FHLB stock to be other-than-temporarily impaired.
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Note 5: Allowance for Loan Losses and Impaired Loans
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at levels considered adequate by Management to provide for probable loan losses inherent in the portfolio. The allowance is based on Management’s assessment of various factors affecting the loan portfolio, including the level of problem loans, economic conditions, loan loss experience, and an overall evaluation of the quality of the underlying collateral.
Activity in the allowance for loan losses follows:
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(Dollars in thousands; unaudited) | | March 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | | | March 31, 2009 | |
Beginning balance | | $ | 10,618 | | | $ | 11,118 | | | $ | 9,950 | |
Provision for loan loss charged to expense | | | 1,550 | | | | 2,525 | | | | 1,185 | |
Loans charged off | | | (1,547 | ) | | | (3,124 | ) | | | (875 | ) |
Loan loss recoveries | | | 27 | | | | 99 | | | | 29 | |
Ending balance | | $ | 10,648 | | | $ | 10,618 | | | $ | 10,289 | |
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Total loans outstanding at period end, before deducting for loan losses | | $ | 920,356 | | | $ | 917,748 | | | $ | 921,559 | |
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Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.12 | % |
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Non-accrual loans at period end: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Construction | | $ | 5,671 | | | $ | 6,520 | | | $ | 5,183 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 3,711 | | | | 3,722 | | | | — | |
Commercial | | | 1,094 | | | | 910 | | | | 1,803 | |
Installment and other consumer | | | 838 | | | | 313 | | | | 433 | |
Home equity | | | 100 | | | | 100 | | | | — | |
Total non-accrual loans | | | 11,414 | | | | 11,565 | | | | 7,419 | |
Accruing restructured loans: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Installment and other consumer | | | 742 | | | | 566 | | | | 199 | |
Commercial | | | — | | | | 49 | | | | — | |
Total accruing restructured loans | | | 742 | | | | 615 | | | | 199 | |
Total impaired loans | | $ | 12,156 | | | $ | 12,180 | | | $ | 7,618 | |
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Allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loans at period end | | | 93.29 | % | | | 91.81 | % | | | 138.68 | % |
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Non-accrual loans to total loans | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 0.81 | % |
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Average recorded investment in impaired loans | | $ | 12,356 | | | $ | 8,701 | | | $ | 7,783 | |
The gross interest income that would have been recorded had non-accrual loans been current totaled $236 thousand, $145 thousand and $147 thousand in the quarters ended March 31, 2010, December 31, 2009, and March 31, 2009, respectively. We recognized interest income of $1 thousand, $337 thousand and zero for cash payments received in the quarters ended March 31, 2010, December 31, 2009, and March 31, 2009, respectively. There were no accruing loans past due more than 90 days at March 31, 2010, December 31, 2009 or March 31, 2009.
Impaired loan balances totaled $12.2 million, $12.2 million, and $7.6 million at March 31, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively, with a specific valuation allowance of $169 thousand, $45 thousand and $118 thousand, respectively. The amount of the recorded investment in impaired loans for which there is no related specific valuation allowance for loan losses totaled $9.5 million, $11.4 million and $4.7 million at March 31, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively. Generally, we charge off our estimated losses related to specifically-identified impaired loans as the losses are identified. The charged-off portion o f impaired loans outstanding at March 31, 2010 totaled approximately $4.9 million. At March 31, 2010, there were no commitments to extend credit on impaired loans.
The principal balance on loans whose contractual terms have been restructured in a manner which grants a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties was $903 thousand, $781 thousand and $199 thousand at March 31, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively, of which $742 thousand, $615 thousand and $199 thousand, respectively, were accruing interest. These restructured loan amounts have been included in the impaired loan totals noted above.
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Note 6: Borrowings
Federal Funds Purchased– We have unsecured lines of credit totaling $75.0 million with correspondent banks for overnight borrowings. In general, interest rates on these lines approximate the Federal funds target rate. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we had no overnight borrowings outstanding under these credit facilities.
Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings – As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we had lines of credit with the FHLB totaling $215.3 million and $236.2 million, respectively. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we had no FHLB overnight borrowings.
On February 5, 2008, we entered into a ten-year borrowing agreement under the same FHLB line of credit for $15.0 million at a fixed rate of 2.07%. Interest-only payments are required every three months until maturity. Although the entire principal is due on February 5, 2018, the FHLB has the unconditional right to accelerate the due date on May 5, 2010 and every three months thereafter (the “put dates”). If the FHLB exercises its right to accelerate the due date, the FHLB will offer replacement funding at the current market rate, subject to certain conditions. We must comply with the put date, but are not required to accept replacement funding.
On December 16, 2008, we entered into a five-year borrowing agreement under the FHLB line of credit for $20.0 million at a fixed rate of 2.54%. Interest-only payments are required every month until maturity.
On January 23, 2009, we entered into a three-year borrowing agreement under the FHLB line of credit for $20.0 million at a fixed rate of 2.29%. Interest-only payments are required every month until maturity.
At March 31, 2010, $160.3 million was remaining as available for borrowing from the FHLB under a formula based on eligible collateral, mainly a portfolio of loans. The FHLB overnight borrowing and the FHLB line of credit are secured by essentially all of our financial assets, including loans, investment securities, cash and cash equivalents under a blanket lien.
Federal Reserve Line of Credit – We also have a line of credit with the FRB. On March 30, 2009, we pledged a certain residential loan portfolio that increased our borrowing capacity with the FRB. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we have borrowing capacity under this line totaling $43.6 and $38.0 million, respectively, and had no outstanding borrowings with the FRB.
Subordinated Debt – On September 17, 2004 we issued a 15-year, $5.0 million subordinated debenture through a pooled trust preferred program, which matures on June 17, 2019. We have the right to redeem the debenture, in whole or in part, at the redemption price at principal amounts in multiples of $1.0 million on any interest payment date on or after June 17, 2009. The interest rate on the debenture changes quarterly and is paid quarterly at the three-month LIBOR plus 2.48%. The rate at March 31, 2010 was 2.74%. The debenture is subordinated to the claims of depositors and our other creditors.
Note 7: Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock
Pursuant to the U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program (the “TCPP”), on December 5, 2008, we issued to the U.S. Treasury 28,000 shares of senior preferred stock with a zero par value and a $1,000 per share liquidation preference, along with a warrant to purchase 154,242 shares of common stock at a per share exercise price of $27.23, in exchange for aggregate consideration of $28.0 million. The proceeds of $28 million were allocated between the preferred stock and the warrant with $27.0 million allocated to preferred stock and $961 thousand allocated to the warrant, based on their relative fair value at the time of issuance. The discount on the preferred stock (i.e., difference between the initial carr ying amount and the liquidation amount) was calculated to be amortized over the five-year period preceding the 9% perpetual dividend, using the effective yield method. The preferred stock called for a 5% coupon dividend rate for the first five years and 9% thereafter. The warrant was immediately exercisable and expires 10 years after the issuance date.
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Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which allows participants in the TCPP to withdraw from the program, we repurchased all 28,000 shares of outstanding preferred stock from the U.S. Treasury for $28 million plus accrued but unpaid dividends of $179 thousand on March 31, 2009. At the time of repurchase, we accelerated the remaining accretion of the preferred stock totaling $945 thousand through retained earnings in accordance with accounting requirements, reducing our net income available to common stockholders. The warrant to purchase 154,242 shares of our common stock remains outstanding. We expect the U.S. Treasury to sell the warrant through auction.
Dividends
Presented below is a summary of preferred dividends on preferred stock issued under the TCPP, as well as cash dividends paid to common shareholders, both of which are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings.
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(in thousands except per share data) | | March 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | | | March 31, 2009 | |
Preferred dividends | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 354 | |
Cash dividends to common shareholders | | $ | 785 | | | $ | 784 | | | $ | 722 | |
Cash dividends per common share | | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | 0.14 | |
Share-Based Payments
The fair value of stock options on the grant date is recorded as a stock-based compensation expense in the statement of operations over the requisite service period with a corresponding increase in common stock. Stock-based compensation also includes compensation expense related to the issuance of non-vested restricted common shares pursuant to the 2007 Equity Plan. The grant-date fair value of the restricted common shares, which equals its intrinsic value on that date, is being recorded as compensation expense over the requisite service period with a corresponding increase in common stock as the shares vest. In addition, we record excess tax benefits on the exercise of non-qualified stock options, the disqualifying disposition of incentive stock options and vesting of restricted stock as an addition to common stock with a corresponding decrease in current taxes payable.
The holders of the non-vested restricted common shares are entitled to dividends on the same per-share ratio as the holders of common stock. Dividends paid on the portion of share-based awards not expected to vest are also included in stock-based compensation expense. Tax benefits on dividends paid on the portion of share-based awards expected to vest are recorded as increase to common stock with a corresponding decrease in current taxes payable.
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Note 8: Commitments and Contingencies
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk
We make commitments to extend credit in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit in the form of loans or through standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being fully drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
We are exposed to credit loss equal to the contract amount of the commitment in the event of nonperformance by the borrower. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by us, is based on Management’s credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and real property.
The contractual amount of loan commitments and standby letters of credit not reflected on the consolidated statement of condition was $231.3 million at March 31, 2010 at rates ranging from 2.25% to 9.75%. This amount included $134.4 million under commercial lines of credit (these commitments are contingent upon customers maintaining specific credit standards), $73.3 million under revolving home equity lines, $11.1 million under undisbursed construction loans, $4.3 million under standby letters of credit, and a remaining $8.2 million under personal and other lines of credit. We have set aside an allowance for losses in the amount of $463 thousand for these commitments, which is recorded in interest payable and other liabilities.
Operating Leases
We rent certain premises and equipment under long-term non-cancelable operating leases expiring at various dates through the year 2024. Commitments under these leases approximate $1.8 million, $2.1 million, $2.1 million, $2.1 million and $1.9 million for 2010 (April through December), 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 respectively, and $15.3 million for all years thereafter.
Capital Purchase Commitment
In March 2010, we contracted with a construction company managed and owned by a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank and Bancorp for the construction of leasehold improvements to a new branch office for an estimated amount of $700 thousand.
Litigation and Regulatory Matters
We may be party to legal actions which arise from time to time as part of the normal course of our business. We believe, after consultation with legal counsel, that we have meritorious defenses in these actions, and that litigation contingency liability, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. We are responsible for our proportionate share of certain litigation indemnifications provided to Visa U.S.A. by its member banks in connection with lawsuits related to anti-trust charges and interchange fees. Also refer to Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Bancorp’s 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Note 9: Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
We have entered into interest rate swap agreements, primarily as an asset/liability management strategy, in order to mitigate the changes in the fair value of specified long-term fixed-rate loans and firm commitments to enter into long-term fixed-rate loans caused by changes in interest rates. These hedges allow us to offer long-term fixed rate loans to customers without assuming the interest rate risk of a long-term asset. Converting our fixed-rate interest stream for a floating-rate interest stream, generally benchmarked to the one-month U.S. dollar LIBOR index, protects us against changes in the net interest margin otherwise associated with fluctuating interest rates.
The fixed-rate payment features of the interest rate swap agreements are generally structured at inception to mirror all of the provisions of the hedged loan agreements. These interest rate swaps, designated and qualified as fair value hedges, are carried on the balance sheet at their fair value in other assets (when the fair value is positive) or in other liabilities (when the fair value is negative). One of our interest rate swap agreements qualifies for shortcut hedge accounting treatment. The change in fair value of the swap using the shortcut accounting treatment is recorded in other non-interest income, while the change in fair value of swaps using non-shortcut accounting is recorded in interest income. The unrealized gain or loss in market value of the hedged fixed-rate loan is recorded as an adjustment to the hedged loan and o ffset in other non-interest income (for shortcut accounting treatment) or interest income (for non-shortcut accounting treatment).
Prior to loan funding, a yield maintenance agreement with net settlement features that met the definition of a derivative was carried on the balance sheet in other assets or other liabilities. The change in its fair value was recorded in interest income. During the third quarter of 2007, a forward swap was designated to offset the change in fair value of a loan originated during the period. The fair value of the related yield maintenance agreement of $69 thousand was recorded in other assets at the date of designation. Since designation, it has been amortized using the effective yield method over the life of the designated loan.
The net effect of the change in fair value of interest rate swaps, the amortization of the yield maintenance agreement and the change in the fair value of the hedged loans results in an insignificant amount of hedge ineffectiveness recognized in interest income.
Our credit exposure, if any, on interest rate swaps is limited to the net favorable value (net of any collateral pledged) and interest payments of all swaps by each counterparty. Conversely, when an interest rate swap is in a liability position exceeding a certain threshold, we are required to post collateral to the counterparty in an amount determined by the agreements (generally when our derivative liability position is greater than $100 thousand or $1.3 million, depending upon the counterparty). Collateral levels are monitored and adjusted on a regular basis for changes in interest rate swap values. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments that are in a liability position and have collateral requirements on March 31, 2010 is $1.8 million, for which we have posted collateral in the form of securities available for sale totaling $3.1 million.
As of March 31, 2010, we had four interest rate swap agreements, which are scheduled to mature in September 2018, April 2019, June 2020 and May 2022. All of our derivatives are accounted for as fair value hedges. Our interest rate swaps are settled monthly with counterparties. Accrued interest on the swaps totaled $63 thousand as of March 31, 2010. Information on our derivatives follows:
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| | Asset derivatives designated as fair value hedges | | | Liability derivatives designated as fair value hedges | |
(in thousands; March 31, 2010 unaudited) | | March 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | | | March 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
Interest rate swap notional amount | | $ | 1,867 | | | $ | 1,905 | | | $ | 16,962 | | | $ | 17,076 | |
Credit risk amount | | | 13 | | | | 35 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest rate swap fair value (1) | | | 13 | | | | 35 | | | | 1,823 | | | | 1,624 | |
Balance sheet location | | Other assets | | | Other assets | | | Other liabilities | | | Other liabilities | |
| | Three months ended | |
(in thousands; unaudited) | | March 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | | | March 31, 2009 | |
(Decrease) increase in value of designated interest rate swaps recognized in interest income | | $ | (221 | ) | | $ | 598 | | | $ | 381 | |
Payment on interest rate swap recorded in interest income | | | (213 | ) | | | (219 | ) | | | (197 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in value of hedged loans recognized in interest income | | | 221 | | | | (643 | ) | | | (421 | ) |
Decrease in value of yield maintenance agreement recognized against interest income | | | (5 | ) | | | (5 | ) | | | (3 | ) |
Net loss on derivatives recognized in interest income (2) | | $ | (218 | ) | | $ | (269 | ) | | $ | (240 | ) |
(1) See Note 3 for valuation methodology. | | | | | | | | |
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(2) Ineffectiveness of ($5) thousand, ($50) thousand, and ($43) thousand was recorded in interest income during the three months ended March 31, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively. The full change in value of swaps was included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness. |
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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
In the following pages, Management discusses its analysis of the financial condition and results of operations for the first quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009 and to the prior quarter (fourth quarter of 2009). This discussion should be read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q and with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Average balances, including balances used in calculating certain financial ratios, are generally comprised of average daily balances.
Forward-Looking Statements
This discussion of financial results includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “1933 Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “1934 Act”). Those sections of the 1933 Act and 1934 Act provide a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their financial performance so long as they provide meaningful, cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ significantly from projected results.
Our forward-looking statements include descriptions of plans or objectives of Management for future operations, products or services, and forecasts of its revenues, earnings or other measures of economic performance. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or “may.”
Forward-looking statements are based on Management’s current expectations regarding economic, legislative, and regulatory issues that may impact our earnings in future periods. A number of factors—many of which are beyond Management’s control—could cause future results to vary materially from current Management expectations. Such factors include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions; the current financial downturn in the U.S. and abroad; changes in interest rates, deposit flows, real estate values and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services. These and other important factors are detailed in the Risk F actors section of our 2009 Form 10-K as filed with the SEC, copies of which are available from us at no charge. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Executive Summary
We continued to deliver steady quarterly financial results reflecting our focus on the fundamentals of responsible banking and our commitment to building strong customer relationships.
Our first quarter 2010 earnings totaled $2.9 million, compared to $2.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 and $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2009. Diluted earnings per share were $0.56, up $0.03 from the fourth quarter of 2009 and up $0.19 from the first quarter of 2009. The first quarter of 2009 earnings per share were reduced by $0.25 as a result of the non-recurring accelerated accretion of the redemption premium resulting from our early repurchase of the TCPP preferred stock, and dividends on the preferred stock.
The increase in earnings from the fourth quarter of 2009 primarily reflects a lower provision for loan losses (primarily representing a decrease in the volume of newly identified problem credits during the first quarter of 2010), partially offset by higher salaries and benefits, as well as slightly lower net interest income.
The decrease in earnings compared to the first quarter of 2009 primarily reflects a higher provision for loan losses, primarily related to declines in collateral values on certain specifically-identified land loans related to the construction of residential subdivisions. In addition, earnings in the first quarter of 2010 reflected higher salaries and benefits and occupancy costs associated with branch expansion, partially offset by slightly higher net interest income and income from Wealth Management Services.
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Total loans reached $920.4 million at March 31, 2010, representing an increase of $2.6 million, or 0.3%, from December 31, 2009. Our loan growth has slowed, reflecting a decline in demand and intensified competition for creditworthy borrowers in our service area.
Non-performing loans totaled $11.4 million, or 1.2% of Bancorp’s loan portfolio at March 31, 2010 compared to $11.6 million, or 1.3% of Bancorp’s loan portfolio at December 31, 2009. Accruing loans past due 30 to 89 days increased to $1.0 million at March 31, 2010 from $835 thousand at December 31, 2009.
The provision for loan losses totaled $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2010, compared to $2.5 million in the prior quarter, and $1.2 million in the same quarter a year ago. Net charge-offs in the first quarter of 2010 totaled $1.5 million compared to $3.0 million in the prior quarter, and $846 thousand in the same quarter a year ago. The allowance for loan losses of $10.6 million totaled 1.16% of loans at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, compared to $10.3 million, or 1.12% of loans a year ago.
Total deposits grew $43.2 million or 4.6% from December 31, 2009, with the most notable increases in Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service deposits (“CDARS®”), demand deposits and other time deposits, partially offset by a decrease in money market accounts.
Critical Accounting Policies
Critical accounting policies are those that are both most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require Management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.
Management has determined the following five accounting policies to be critical: Allowance for Loan Losses, Other-than-temporary Impairment of Investment Securities, Share-Based Payment, Accounting for Income Taxes and Fair Value Measurements.
Allowance for Loan Losses
Allowance for loan losses is based upon estimates of loan losses and is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the outstanding loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and reduced by net charge-offs. In periodic evaluations of the adequacy of the allowance balance, Management considers our past loan loss experience by type of credit, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other factors. We formally assess the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. These assessments include the periodic re-grading of loans based on changes in their individual credit characteristics including delinquency, seasoning, recent financial performance of the borrower, economic factors, changes in the interest rate environment, and other factors as warranted. Loans are initially graded when originated. They are reviewed as they are renewed, when there is a new loan to the same borrower and/or when identified facts demonstrate heightened risk of default. Confirmation of the quality of our grading process is obtained by independent reviews conducted by outside consultants specifically hired for this purpose and by periodic examination by various bank regulatory agencies. Management monitors delinquent loans continuously and identifies problem loans to be evaluated individually for impairment testing. For loans that are determined impaired, formal impairment measurement is performed at least quarterly on a loan-by-loan basis.
Our method for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance includes specific allowances for identified problem loans, an allowance factor for categories of credits, and allowances for changing environmental factors (e.g., portfolio trends, concentration of credit, growth, economic factors). Allowances for identified problem loans are based on specific analysis of individual credits. Loss estimation factors for loan categories are based on analysis of local economic factors applicable to each loan category. Allowances for changing environmental factors are Management’s best estimate of the probable impact these changes have had on the loan portfolio as a whole.
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Other-than-temporary Impairment of Investment Securities
At each financial statement date, we assess whether declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their costs are deemed to be other than temporary. We consider, among other things, (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (iii) our intent and ability to retain the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Evidence evaluated includes, but is not limited to, the remaining payment terms of the instrument and economic factors that are relevant to the collectability of the instrument, such as: current prepayment speeds, the current financial condition of the issuer(s), industry analyst reports, credit ratings, credit default rate s, interest rate trends and the value of any underlying collateral. Credit-related other-than-temporary-impairment results in a charge to earnings and the corresponding establishment of a new cost basis for the security. Non-credit-related other-than-temporary impairment results in a charge to other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes, and the corresponding establishment of a new cost basis for the security. The other-than-temporary impairment recognized in other comprehensive income for debt securities classified as held-to-maturity is accreted from other comprehensive income to the amortized cost of the debt security over the remaining life of the debt security in a prospective manner on the basis of the amount and timing of future estimated cash flows.
Share-Based Payment
We recognize all share-based payments, including stock options and non-vested restricted common shares, as an expense in the income statement based on the grant-date fair value of the award with a corresponding increase to common stock.
We determine the fair value of stock options at the grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model that takes into account the stock price at the grant date, the exercise price, the expected dividend yield, stock price volatility and the risk-free interest rate over the expected life of the option. The Black-Scholes model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the stock-based award (derived from historical data on employee exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior) and stock price volatility (based on the historical volatility of the common stock). The estimates used in the model involve inherent uncertainties and the application of Management’s judgment. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, our recorded stock-based compensation expense could have been ma terially different from that reflected in these financial statements. The fair value of non-vested restricted common shares generally equals the stock price at grant date. In addition, we are required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those share-based awards expected to vest. If our actual forfeiture rate is materially different from the estimate, the share-based compensation expense could be materially different.
Accounting for Income Taxes
Income taxes reported in the financial statements are computed based on an asset and liability approach. We recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year, and deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences that have been recognized in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. We record net deferred tax assets to the extent it is more likely than not that they will be realized. In evaluating our ability to recover the deferred tax assets, Management considers all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals o f deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. In projecting future taxable income, Management develops assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates being used to manage the underlying business. Bancorp files consolidated federal and combined state income tax returns.
We recognize the financial statement effect of a tax position when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. For tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not threshold, we may recognize only the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the taxing authority. Management believes that all of our tax positions taken meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold. To the extent tax authorities disagree with these tax positions, our effective tax rates could be materially affected in the period of settlement with the taxing authorities.
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Fair Value Measurements
We use fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. We base our fair values on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Securities available for sale, derivatives, and loans held for sale, if any, are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, we may be required to record certain assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis, such as certain impaired loans held for investment and securities held to maturity that are other-than-temporarily impaired. These non-recurring fair value adjustments typically involve write-downs of individual assets due to application of lower-of-cost or market accounting.
We have established and documented a process for determining fair value. We maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements. Whenever there is no readily available market data, Management uses its best estimate and assumptions in determining fair value, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of Management’s judgment. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, our recorded earnings or disclosures could have been materially different from those reflected in these financial statements. For detailed information on our use of fair value measurements and our related valuation methodologies, see Note 3 to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
Highlights of the financial results are presented in the following table:
| | As of and for the three months ended | |
(dollars in thousands, except per share data; unaudited) | | March 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | | | March 31, 2009 | |
For the period: | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 2,947 | | | $ | 2,802 | | | $ | 3,229 | |
Net income per share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.56 | | | $ | 0.54 | | | $ | 0.38 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.56 | | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | 0.37 | |
Return on average assets | | | 1.04 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 1.23 | % |
Return on average equity | | | 10.75 | % | | | 10.15 | % | | | 10.28 | % |
Common stock dividend payout ratio | | | 26.79 | % | | | 27.78 | % | | | 36.84 | % |
Average equity to average asset ratio | | | 9.72 | % | | | 9.52 | % | | | 12.01 | % |
Efficiency ratio | | | 56.79 | % | | | 52.70 | % | | | 53.81 | % |
At period end: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Book value per common share | | $ | 21.47 | | | $ | 20.85 | | | $ | 19.46 | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,168,777 | | | $ | 1,121,672 | | | $ | 1,074,828 | |
Total loans | | $ | 920,356 | | | $ | 917,748 | | | $ | 921,559 | |
Total deposits | | $ | 987,298 | | | $ | 944,061 | | | $ | 859,449 | |
Loan-to-deposit ratio | | | 93.2 | % | | | 97.2 | % | | | 107.2 | % |
Net Interest Income
Net interest income is the difference between the interest earned on loans, investments and other interest-earning assets and the interest expense incurred on deposits and other interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest income is impacted by changes in general market interest rates and by changes in the amounts and composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Interest rate changes can create fluctuations in the net interest margin due to an imbalance in the timing of repricing or maturity of assets or liabilities. We manage interest rate risk exposure with the goal of minimizing the impact of interest rate volatility on net interest margin.
Net interest margin is expressed as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Net interest rate spread is the difference between the average rate earned on total interest-earning assets and the average rate incurred on total interest-bearing liabilities. Both of these measures are reported on a taxable-equivalent basis. Net interest margin is the higher of the two because it reflects interest income earned on assets funded with non-interest-bearing sources of funds, which include demand deposits and stockholders’ equity.
The following table, Distribution of Average Statements of Condition and Analysis of Net Interest Income, compares interest income and interest-earning assets with interest expense and interest-bearing liabilities for the periods presented. The table also indicates net interest income, net interest margin and net interest rate spread for each period presented.
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Average Statements of Condition and Analysis of Net Interest Income
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| | Three months ended March 31, 2010 | | | Three months ended December 31, 2009 | | | Three months ended March 31, 2009 | |
(Dollars in thousands; unaudited) | | Average Balance | | Interest Income/ Expense | | | Yield/ Rate | | | Average Balance | | | Interest Income/ Expense | | | Yield/ Rate | | | Average Balance | | | Interest Income/ Expense | | | Yield/ Rate | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments | | $ | 23,990 | | | $ | 22 | | | | 0.37 | % | | $ | 652 | | | $ | 1 | | | | 0.60 | % | | $ | 199 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investment securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government agencies (1) | | | 80,864 | | | | 728 | | | | 3.60 | % | | | 69,312 | | | | 833 | | | | 4.81 | % | | | 75,429 | | | | 868 | | | | 4.60 | % |
Corporate CMOs and other (1) | | | 14,153 | | | | 170 | | | | 4.80 | % | | | 13,046 | | | | 214 | | | | 6.56 | % | | | 5,373 | | | | 1 | | | | 0.07 | % |
Obligations of state and political subdivisions (2) | | | 30,383 | | | | 437 | | | | 5.75 | % | | | 30,233 | | | | 434 | | | | 5.74 | % | | | 25,637 | | | | 374 | | | | 5.84 | % |
Loans and banker’s acceptances (2) (3) (4) | | | 918,654 | | | | 13,742 | | | | 5.98 | % | | | 913,538 | | | | 13,934 | | | | 5.97 | % | | | 902,628 | | | | 13,526 | | | | 5.99 | % |
Total interest-earning assets (4) | | | 1,068,044 | | | | 15,099 | | | | 5.65 | % | | | 1,026,781 | | | | 15,416 | | | | 5.88 | % | | | 1,009,266 | | | | 14,769 | | | | 5.85 | % |
Cash and due from banks | | | 38,067 | | | | | | | | | | | | 88,060 | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,262 | | | | | | | | | |
Bank premises and equipment, net | | | 7,977 | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,201 | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,205 | | | | | | | | | |
Interest receivable and other assets, net | | | 30,009 | | | | | | | | | | | | 26,669 | | | | | | | | | | | | 21,768 | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,144,097 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,149,711 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,061,501 | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing transaction accounts | | $ | 90,626 | | | $ | 23 | | | | 0.10 | % | | $ | 91,256 | | | $ | 29 | | | | 0.13 | % | | | 85,154 | | | | 24 | | | | 0.11 | % |
Savings accounts | | | 48,569 | | | | 25 | | | | 0.21 | % | | | 47,410 | | | | 25 | | | | 0.21 | % | | | 43,508 | | | | 21 | | | | 0.20 | % |
Money market accounts | | | 407,152 | | | | 797 | | | | 0.79 | % | | | 428,843 | | | | 876 | | | | 0.81 | % | | | 364,424 | | | | 769 | | | | 0.86 | % |
CDARS® time accounts | | | 60,270 | | | | 209 | | | | 1.41 | % | | | 51,303 | | | | 171 | | | | 1.32 | % | | | 46,132 | | | | 181 | | | | 1.59 | % |
Other time accounts | | | 112,940 | | | | 354 | | | | 1.27 | % | | | 103,996 | | | | 353 | | | | 1.35 | % | | | 89,834 | | | | 413 | | | | 1.86 | % |
Overnight borrowings | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | 1.09 | % | | | 29,714 | | | | 19 | | | | 0.26 | % |
FHLB fixed-rate advances | | | 55,000 | | | | 316 | | | | 2.33 | % | | | 55,000 | | | | 323 | | | | 2.33 | % | | | 50,111 | | | | 287 | | | | 2.33 | % |
Subordinated debenture (4) | | | 5,000 | | | | 35 | | | | 2.80 | % | | | 5,000 | | | | 37 | | | | 2.90 | % | | | 5,000 | | | | 55 | | | | 4.40 | % |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | | | 779,557 | | | | 1,759 | | | | 0.92 | % | | | 782,810 | | | | 1,814 | | | | 0.92 | % | | | 713,877 | | | | 1,769 | | | | 1.00 | % |
Demand accounts | | | 245,117 | | | | | | | | | | | | 247,085 | | | | | | | | | | | | 209,573 | | | | | | | | | |
Interest payable and other liabilities | | | 8,231 | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,326 | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,594 | | | | | | | | | |
Stockholders’ equity | | | 111,192 | | | | | | | | | | | | 109,490 | | | | | | | | | | | | 127,457 | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity | | $ | 1,144,097 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,149,711 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,061,501 | | | | | | | | | |
Tax-equivalent net interest income/margin (4) | | | | | | $ | 13,340 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | | | | $ | 13,602 | | | | 5.18 | % | | | | | | $ | 13,000 | | | | 5.15 | % |
Reported net interest income/margin | | | | | | $ | 13,128 | | | | 4.92 | % | | | | | | $ | 13,390 | | | | 5.10 | % | | | | | | $ | 12,808 | | | | 5.08 | % |
Tax-equivalent net interest rate spread | | | | | | | | | | | 4.73 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 4.96 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 4.85 | % |
(1) Yields on available-for-sale securities are calculated based on amortized cost balances rather than fair value, as changes in fair value are reflected as a component of stockholders' equity. |
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(2) Yields and interest income on tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis using the Federal statutory rate of 35percent. |
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(3) Average balances on loans outstanding include non-performing loans. The amortized portion of net loan origination fees is included in interest income on loans, representing an adjustment to the yield. |
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(4) Interest income/expense is divided by actual number of days in the period times 360 days to correspond to stated interest rate terms, where applicable. |
First Quarter of 2010 Compared to First Quarter of 2009
The tax-equivalent net interest margin decreased to 5.00% in the first quarter of 2010, down fifteen basis points from the first quarter of 2009. The decrease in the net interest margin was primarily due to lower yields on investment securities (as a result of increased prepayments) and a shift in the mix of assets in the first quarter of 2010 towards lower-yielding Federal funds sold. The net interest spread decreased twelve basis points over the same period for the same reasons.
Compared to the first quarter of 2009, net interest margin in the first quarter of 2010 benefited from lower rates on deposits and the subordinated debenture, partially offset by the effect of a shift in the mix of interest-bearing liabilities towards higher-rate FHLB fixed-rate advances.
Total average interest-earning assets increased $58.8 million, or 5.8%, in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009. The increase primarily relates to an increase of $23.8 million in average Federal funds sold, an increase in average investment securities of $19.0 million and average loan growth of $16.0 million.
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Market interest rates are in part based on the target Federal funds interest rate (the interest rate banks charge each other for short-term borrowings) implemented by the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee. In December of 2008, the target interest rate was brought to a historic low with a range of 0% to 0.25% where it remains as of March 31, 2010.
The average yield on interest-earning assets decreased twenty basis points in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009. The yield on the loan portfolio, which comprised 86.0% and 89.4% of average interest-earning assets in the quarters ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, remained relatively unchanged in the first quarter of 2010 over the comparable period a year ago. The decrease in yields on investment securities is mainly due to lower yields on recently purchased securities in this low interest rate environment and acceleration of the amortization of premiums as a result of increased prepayments on agency securities and CMOs.
The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $65.7 million, or 9.2%, in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year ago. The increase was comprised of $90.5 million in interest-bearing deposit accounts, partially offset by a decrease of $24.8 million in funds purchased. The mix of deposits reflected a shift towards higher-costing CDARS® and other time deposits from interest-bearing transaction and money market accounts. The mix of funds purchased reflected a shift towards higher-costing FHLB fixed-rate advances from overnight borrowings.
The rate on interest-bearing liabilities decreased eight basis points in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same quarter a year ago, primarily due to lower offered deposit rates and lower rate on the subordinated debenture, partially offset by the effect of a shift in the mix of purchased funds from lower-costing overnight borrowings to fixed rate advances. The rates on time deposits, CDARS® time deposits, savings and money market accounts decreased fifty-nine basis points, eighteen basis points, one basis point and seven basis points, respectively, compared to the same quarter a year ago. In addition, the rate on the subordinated debenture decreased 160 basis points due to a decline in the LIBOR rate, to which the borrowing is indexed.
First Quarter of 2010 Compared to Fourth Quarter of 2009
The tax equivalent net interest margin decreased eighteen basis points from the prior quarter, primarily due to lower yields on investment securities (as a result of increased prepayments) and a shift in the mix of assets in the first quarter of 2010 towards lower-yielding Federal funds sold. For the same reason, both the net interest spread and the average yield on total interest-earning assets decreased by twenty-three basis points in the quarter ended March 31, 2010 compared to the prior quarter.
Total average interest-earning assets increased $41.3 million, or 4.0%, in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the prior quarter, reflecting increases of $23.4 million in average Federal funds sold $12.8 million in average investment securities and $5.1 million in average loans.
The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities decreased $3.3 million, or 0.4%, in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the prior quarter, due to a slight decrease in average interest-bearing deposits.
The shift in the mix of deposits reflects a slight decrease in the average balance of money market accounts to 42.2% of average deposits, down from 44.2% in the previous quarter. The average balance of higher-costing time deposits (including CDARS® deposits) increased to 18.0% of average deposits, up from 16.0% in the previous quarter.
The overall rate on interest-bearing liabilities remained unchanged in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the prior quarter. The rate on time deposits decreased eight basis points from the prior quarter and the rate on savings and money market accounts decreased two basis points, partially offset by an increase in the rate paid on CDARS® deposits of nine basis points. The rate on FHLB advances remained unchanged. The rate on the subordinated debenture decreased ten basis points due to a decline in the three-month LIBOR rate, to which the debenture rate is indexed.
BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
Provision for Loan Losses
Management assesses the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis based on several factors including growth of the loan portfolio, analysis of probable losses in the portfolio, recent loss experience and the current economic climate. Actual losses on loans are charged against the allowance, and the allowance is increased through the provision for loan losses charged to expense. For further discussion, see the section captioned “Critical Accounting Policies.”
Our provision for loan losses totaled $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2010 compared to $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, and $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2009. The decrease to the provision for loan losses in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the fourth quarter of 2009 primarily reflects a decrease in the volume of newly identified problem credits during the first quarter of 2010. In addition, the provision for loan losses in the fourth quarter of 2009 reflected increased allowance factors applied to certain types of loans. The increase to the provision for loan losses from the first quarter of 2009 is primarily related to declines in collateral values on certain specifically-identified land loans related to the construction of residential subdivisions.
The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans was 1.16% at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, compared to 1.12% at March 31, 2009. The increase in allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans at March 31, 2010 compared to a year ago reflects increased allowance factors for certain higher-risk loans as discussed above. Impaired loan balances totaled $12.2 million, $12.2 million, and $7.6 million at March 31, 2010, December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively, with a specific valuation allowance of $169 thousand, $45 thousand and $118 thousand, respectively.
Net charge-offs in the first quarter of 2010 totaled $1.5 million compared to $3.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, and $846 thousand in the first quarter of 2009. The majority of charge-offs primarily relate to commercial, land development and single family residential construction loans secured by real property where the value of collateral has declined, and to a lesser extent, personal loans and home equity loans. The percentage of net charge-offs to average loans was 0.17% in the first quarter of 2010, compared to 0.33% in the fourth quarter of 2009 and 0.09% in the first quarter of 2009 reflecting the factors discussed above.