UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from _______ to ________
Commission file number: 000-52889
SOUND FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
United States | 26-0776123 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation of organization) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2005 5th Avenue, Second Floor, Seattle, Washington 98121
(Address of principal executive offices)
(206) 448-0884
(Registrant’s telephone number)
None
(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 [X] NO [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [ ] No [ ]
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 definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company X
(Do not check if smaller
reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES [ ] NO [ X ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
As of November 12, 2010, there were 3,000,095 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
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FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Page Number |
PART I INFORMATION | |
Item 1. Financial Statements | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 (unaudited) and December 31, 2009 | 3 |
Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)` | 4 |
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Month Period Ended September 30, 2010 (unaudited) | 5 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited) | 6 |
Selected Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 8 |
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 23 |
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 32 |
Item 4. Controls and Procedures | 32 |
PART II OTHER INFORMATION | |
Item 1. Legal Proceedings | 33 |
Item 1A Risk Factors | 33 |
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 33 |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 33 |
Item 4. (Removed and Reserved) | 33 |
Item 5. Other Information | 33 |
Item 6. Exhibits | 34 |
SIGNATURES | |
EXHIBITS | |
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 Financial Statements
SOUND FINANCIAL, INC AND SUBSIDIARY | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets | |
(unaudited) | |
| | SEPTEMBER 30, | | | DECEMBER 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 9,589,103 | | | $ | 15,678,766 | |
Available-for-sale securities (AFS), at fair value | | | 4,655,148 | | | | 9,899,092 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost | | | 2,444,000 | | | | 2,444,000 | |
Loans held for sale | | | 1,836,246 | | | | 2,857,700 | |
Loans | | | 308,713,087 | | | | 289,824,133 | |
Less allowance for loan losses | | | (3,920,649 | ) | | | (3,467,567 | ) |
Total loans, net | | | 304,792,438 | | | | 286,356,566 | |
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Accrued interest receivable | | | 1,312,750 | | | | 1,305,590 | |
Premises and equipment, net | | | 3,365,807 | | | | 3,523,753 | |
Bank-owned life insurance | | | 6,662,766 | | | | 6,462,892 | |
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value | | | 2,878,261 | | | | 2,017,489 | |
Mortgage servicing rights, at cost | | | - | | | | 1,309,809 | |
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets | | | 3,313,005 | | | | 1,383,638 | |
Other assets | | | 4,863,240 | | | | 4,566,464 | |
Total assets | | $ | 345,712,764 | | | $ | 337,805,759 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | |
Deposits | | | | | |
Interest-bearing | | $ | 257,524,623 | | | $ | 266,337,202 | |
Noninterest-bearing demand | | | 28,252,172 | | | | 21,226,575 | |
Total deposits | | | 285,776,795 | | | | 287,563,777 | |
Borrowings | | | 30,209,908 | | | | 20,000,000 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | 133,179 | | | | 166,043 | |
Other liabilities | | | 2,953,212 | | | | 4,668,216 | |
Advance payments from borrowers for taxes and insurance | | | 526,939 | | | | 339,566 | |
Total liabilities | | | 319,600,033 | | | | 312,737,602 | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 4) | | | | | | | | |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding | | | - | | | | - | |
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 24,000,000 shares authorized, 3,000,095 issued and 3,000,095 outstanding as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 | | | 30,001 | | | | 30,001 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 11,786,641 | | | | 11,687,641 | |
Unearned shares - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) | | | (924,480 | ) | | | (924,480 | ) |
Retained earnings | | | 15,968,961 | | | | 15,214,549 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax | | | (748,392 | ) | | | (939,554 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 26,112,731 | | | | 25,068,157 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 345,712,764 | | | $ | 337,805,759 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Unaudited)
| | THREE MONTHS ENDED | | | NINE MONTHS ENDED | |
| | SEPTEMBER 30, | | | SEPTEMBER 30, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
INTEREST INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loans, including fees | | $ | 4,851,941 | | | $ | 4,631,043 | | | $ | 14,228,674 | | | $ | 13,478,731 | |
Interest and dividends on investments, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
cash and cash equivalents | | | 77,619 | | | | 311,757 | | | | 395,374 | | | | 740,103 | |
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Total interest income | | | 4,929,560 | | | | 4,942,800 | | | | 14,624,048 | | | | 14,218,834 | |
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INTEREST EXPENSE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | 889,306 | | | | 1,547,045 | | | | 2,892,339 | | | | 4,802,659 | |
FHLB advances and other borrowings | | | 153,391 | | | | 256,407 | | | | 471,026 | | | | 758,500 | |
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Total interest expense | | | 1,042,697 | | | | 1,803,452 | | | | 3,363,365 | | | | 5,561,159 | |
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NET INTEREST INCOME | | | 3,886,863 | | | | 3,139,348 | | | | 11,260,683 | | | | 8,657,675 | |
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PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES | | | 950,000 | | | | 950,000 | | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 2,325,000 | |
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NET INTEREST INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES | | | 2,936,863 | | | | 2,189,348 | | | | 8,110,683 | | | | 6,332,675 | |
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NONINTEREST INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service charges and fee income | | | 559,269 | | | | 544,848 | | | | 1,637,695 | | | | 1,534,522 | |
Earnings on cash surrender value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
of bank-owned life insurance | | | 66,274 | | | | 71,541 | | | | 199,874 | | | | 203,541 | |
Mortgage servicing income | | | 75,343 | | | | 179,501 | | | | 381,531 | | | | 639,405 | |
Fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights | | | (284,067 | ) | | | - | | | | (197,254 | ) | | | - | |
Gain on sale of securities | | | - | | | | - | | | | 64,070 | | | | - | |
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses | | | (47,416 | ) | | | - | | | | (98,671 | ) | | | - | |
Loss on sale of assets | | | (202,204 | ) | | | (34,294 | ) | | | (291,080 | ) | | | (588,870 | ) |
Gain on bargain purchase | | | - | | | | 226,816 | | | | - | | | | 226,816 | |
Gain (loss) on sale of loans | | | 342,903 | | | | (20,143 | ) | | | 465,164 | | | | 56,030 | |
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Total noninterest income | | | 510,102 | | | | 968,269 | | | | 2,161,329 | | | | 2,071,444 | |
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NONINTEREST EXPENSE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Salaries and benefits | | | 1,352,134 | | | | 1,421,141 | | | | 4,513,256 | | | | 4,129,336 | |
Operations | | | 749,864 | | | | 974,839 | | | | 2,396,732 | | | | 2,598,406 | |
Regulatory assessments | | | 205,244 | | | | 125,857 | | | | 643,683 | | | | 511,095 | |
Occupancy | | | 328,435 | | | | 307,070 | | | | 1,017,613 | | | | 841,832 | |
Data processing | | | 211,993 | | | | 239,922 | | | | 673,268 | | | | 637,362 | |
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Total noninterest expense | | | 2,847,670 | | | | 3,068,829 | | | | 9,244,552 | | | | 8,718,031 | |
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES | | | 599,295 | | | | 88,788 | | | | 1,027,460 | | | | (313,912 | ) |
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PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES | | | 178,338 | | | | 12,550 | | | | 271,834 | | | | (162,289 | ) |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) | | $ | 420,957 | | | $ | 76,238 | | | $ | 755,626 | | | $ | (151,623 | ) |
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UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON AFS SECURITIES, NET OF TAX | | $ | 359,615 | | | $ | (124,233 | ) | | $ | 191,162 | | | $ | (138,342 | ) |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX | | $ | 780,572 | | | $ | (47,995 | ) | | $ | 946,788 | | | $ | (289,965 | ) |
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE | | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.26 | | | $ | (0.05 | ) |
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE | | $ | 0.14 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.26 | | | $ | (0.05 | ) |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 (unaudited)
| | Shares | | | Common Stock | | | Additional Paid-in Capital | | | Unearned ESOP Shares | | | Retained Earnings | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax | | | Total Stockholders’ Equity | |
BALANCE, December 31, 2009 | | | 3,000,095 | | | $ | 30,001 | | | $ | 11,687,641 | | | $ | (924,480 | ) | | $ | 15,214,549 | | | $ | (939,554 | ) | | $ | 25,068,157 | |
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Adoption of fair value option on mortgage servicing rights, net of tax of $13,150 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 25,527 | | | | | | | | 25,527 | |
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Other comprehensive income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 755,626 | | | | | | | | 755,626 | |
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Net unrealized gain in fair value of available for sale securities, net of tax of $98,477 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 191,162 | | | | 191,162 | |
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Total comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 946,788 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash dividend declared and paid ($0.02 per share) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (26,741 | ) | | | | | | | (26,741 | ) |
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Compensation related to stock options and restricted stock | | | | | | | | | | | 99,000 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 99,000 | |
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BALANCE, September 30, 2010 | | | 3,000,095 | | | $ | 30,001 | | | $ | 11,786,641 | | | $ | (924,480 | ) | | $ | 15,968,961 | | | $ | (748,392 | ) | | $ | 26,112,731 | |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 755,627 | | | $ | (151,623 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities | | | | | | | | |
Accretion of net premium on investments | | | (231,363 | ) | | | (28,062 | ) |
Gain on sale of available for sale securities | | | 64,070 | | | | - | |
Other-than-temporary impairment on available for sale securities | | | (98,671 | ) | | | - | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 2,325,000 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 374,265 | | | | 366,178 | |
Compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock | | | 99,000 | | | | 90,000 | |
Fair value loss on mortgage servicing rights | | | 170,385 | | | | | |
Additions to mortgage servicing rights | | | (392,182 | ) | | | (689,219 | ) |
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights | | | 670,834 | | | | 337,938 | |
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance | | | (199,874 | ) | | | (203,541 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of loans | | | 39,709,740 | | | | 68,755,636 | |
Originations of loans held for sale | | | (39,153,450 | ) | | | (74,246,826 | ) |
Loss on sale of other real estate owned and repossessed assets | | | 291,080 | | | | 588,870 | |
Gain on sale of loans | | | 465,164 | | | | (56,030 | ) |
Gain on bargain purchase | | | - | | | | (226,816 | ) |
(Decrease) increase in operating assets and liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accrued interest receivable | | | (7,160 | ) | | | (311,171 | ) |
Other assets | | | (456,476 | ) | | | 1,590,953 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | (32,864 | ) | | | (31,740 | ) |
Other liabilities | | | (1,715,004 | ) | | | 110,426 | |
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Net cash provided (used) by from operating activities | | | 3,488,648 | | | | (1,780,027 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from maturities and sales of available for sale securities | | | 11,692,543 | | | | 2,929,534 | |
Purchase of available for sale investments | | | (5,831,773 | ) | | | (29,875,345 | ) |
Cash proceeds from branch acquisitions | | | - | | | | 31,729,000 | |
Net increase in loans | | | (24,857,663 | ) | | | (22,107,977 | ) |
Improvements to OREO and other repossessed assets | | | - | | | | (81,047 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of OREO and other repossessed assets | | | 1,051,344 | | | | 2,046,904 | |
Purchases of premises and equipment | | | (216,319 | ) | | | (1,633,935 | ) |
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Net cash used by investing activities | | | (18,161,868 | ) | | | (16,992,866 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in deposits, net of acquired deposits | | | (1,786,982 | ) | | | 44,010,597 | |
Proceeds from borrowings | | | 65,700,000 | | | | 98,530,000 | |
Repayment of borrowings | | | (55,490,090 | ) | | | (115,749,355 | ) |
Repurchase of common stock | | | - | | | | (226,516 | ) |
Cash dividends paid | | | (26,741 | ) | | | (106,131 | ) |
Net change in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance | | | 187,373 | | | | 239,889 | |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 8,583,557 | | | | 26,698,484 | |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | (6,089,662 | ) | | | 7,925,591 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period | | | 15,678,766 | | | | 5,607,800 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period | | | 9,589,103 | | | | 13,533,391 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | | | | | | |
Cash paid for income taxes | | | 625,000 | | | | - | |
Interest paid on deposits and borrowings | | | 3,396,229 | | | | 5,592,899 | |
Net transfer of loans to other real estate owned | | | 3,271,791 | | | | 1,652,654 | |
Net assets acquired from 1st Security Bank of Washington | | | | | | | | |
Assets acquired | | | - | | | | 33,912,000 | |
Assets assumed | | | - | | | | 33,685,000 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement (unaudited)
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial information is unaudited and has been prepared from the consolidated financial statements of Sound Financial, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “Sound Financial,” or the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sound Community Bank (the “Bank”). These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X and do not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for a complete presentation of the Company's financial condition and results of operations. In the opinion of management, the information reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) con sidered necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2009, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Certain amounts in the prior quarters’ financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. These classifications do not have an impact on previously reported net income (loss), retained earnings or earnings (loss) per share.
Note 2 – Accounting Pronouncements Recently Issued or Adopted
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) – Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. FASB ASU No. 2009-06 requires (i) fair value disclosures by each class of assets and liabilities (generally a subset within a line item as presented in the statement of financial position) rather than major category, (ii) for items measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the amounts of significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2, and transfers into and out of Level 3, and the reasons for those transfers, including separate discussion related to the transfers into each level apart from transfers out of each level, and (iii) gross presentation of the amounts of purchases, sales, issuan ces, and settlements in the Level 3 recurring measurement reconciliation. Additionally, the ASU clarifies that a description of the valuation techniques(s) and inputs used to measure fair values is required for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. Also, if a valuation technique has changed, entities should disclose that change and the reason for the change. Disclosures other than the gross presentation changes in the Level 3 reconciliation are effective for the first reporting period beginning after December 15, 2009. The requirement to present the Level 3 activity of purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted the first part of the standard and it did not have any material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The adoption of the second part of the standard is not expected to have a ma terial impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09, Subsequent Events (Topic 855) – Amendments to Certain Recognition and disclosure Requirements. This ASU eliminates the requirement to disclose the date through which a company has evaluated subsequent events and refines the scope of the disclosure requirements for reissued financial statements. This ASU was effective for the first quarter of 2010 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In March 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-11, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) – Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives. The ASU eliminates the scope exception for bifurcation of embedded credit derivatives in interests in securitized financial assets, unless they are
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
created solely by subordination of one financial instrument to another. The ASU was effective the third quarter of 2010 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-18, Receivables (Topic 310) – Effect of a Loan Modification When the Loan Is Part of a Pool That is Accounted for as a Single Asset. This ASU clarifies that modifications of loans that are accounted for within a pool under Topic 310-30 do not result in the removal of those loans from the pool even if the modification of those loans would otherwise be considered a troubled debt restructuring. An entity will continue to be required to consider whether the pool of assets in which the loan is included is impaired if expected cash flows for the pool change. No additional disclosures are required with this ASU. The amendments in this ASU are effective for modifications of loans accounted for within pools u nder Topic 310-30 occurring in the first interim or annual period ending on or after July 15, 2010. Upon initial adoption of the guidance in this ASU, an entity may make a onetime election to terminate accounting for loans as a pool under Topic 310-30. This election may be applied on a pool-by-pool basis and does not preclude an entity from applying pool accounting to subsequent acquisitions of loans with credit deterioration. This ASU was effective for the third quarter of 2010 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-20, Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses. The ASU expands existing disclosures to require an entity to provide additional information in their disclosures about the credit quality of their financing receivables and the credit reserves held against them. Specifically, entities will be required to present a rollforward of activity in the allowance for credit losses, the nonaccrual status of financing receivables by class of financing receivables, and impaired financing receivables by class of financing receivables, all on a disaggregated basis. The ASU also requires an entity to provide additional disclosures on credit quality indicators of financing receivables at the end of the reporting period by class of financing receivables, the aging of past due financing receivables at the end of the reporting period by class of financing receivables, the nature and extent of troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the period by class of financing receivables and their effect on the allowance for credit losses, the nature and extent of financing receivables modified as troubled debt restructurings within the previous 12 months that defaulted during the reporting period by class of financing receivables and their effect on the allowance for credit losses, and significant purchases and sales of financing receivables during the reporting period disaggregated by portfolio segment. For public entities, the disclosures of period-end balances are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2010. For public entities, the disclosures of activity are effective for i nterim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The impact of adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, but it will result in a significant expansion of the Company’s credit disclosures.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Note 3 – Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined in ASC Topic 820 as the price that would be received when an asset is sold or a liability is transferred in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The standard establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands fair value measurement disclosure requirements.
Fair values of our financial instruments are based on the fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs, typically market data obtained from third parties, and minimize the use of unobservable inputs, which reflects our estimates for market assumptions, when measuring fair value.
Three levels of valuation inputs are ranked in accordance with the prescribed fair value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
Level 3: Assets or liabilities whose significant value drivers are unobservable
In determining the appropriate levels, the Company performs a detailed analysis of the assets and liabilities that are subject to fair value measurements. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value of an asset or liability may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. The level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level unobservable input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Therefore, an item may be classified in Level 3 even though there may be some significant inputs that are readily observable.
Valuation Methodologies
A description of the valuation methodologies used for certain financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value is as follows:
Mortgage Servicing Rights - The fair value of purchased mortgage servicing rights is estimated using a discounted cash flow model based on market information from a third party. These assets are classified as Level 3. At September 30, 2010, mortgage servicing rights are carried at fair value.
AFS Securities – AFS securities are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, management utilizes third-party pricing services, broker quotations from dealers in the specific instruments, or discounted cash flow models. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, as well as U.S. government and its agencies securities. Level 2 securities include agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities and certain collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs).
Loans Held for Sale - Residential mortgage loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value. The fair value of fixed-rate residential loans is based on whole loan forward prices obtained from government sponsored enterprises. These loans are classified as Level 2 and are measured on a nonrecurring basis. At September 30, 2010, loans held for sale were carried at cost.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Impaired Loans - The fair value of collateral dependent loans is based on the current appraised value of the collateral or internally developed models which contain management’s assumptions. These assets are classified as level 3
Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”) and Repossessed Assets - OREO and repossessed assets consist principally of properties acquired through foreclosure and are carried at the lower of cost or estimated market value less selling costs. Any write-downs based on the asset’s fair value at the date of acquisition are charged to the allowance for loan losses. After foreclosure, management periodically performs valuations such that the real estate is carried at the lower of its new cost basis or fair value, net of estimated costs to sell. These assets are classified as level 3.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The following tables present the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
| Fair Value at September 30, 2010 | |
Description | | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Mortgage Servicing Rights | | $ | 2,878,261 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,878,261 | |
Agency Mortgage-backed Securities | | | 60,544 | | | | | | | | 60,544 | | | | | |
Non-agency Mortgage-backed Securities | | | 4,594,604 | | | | - | | | | 4,594,604 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 7,533,409 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,655,148 | | | $ | 2,878,261 | |
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| | Fair Value at December 31, 2009 | |
Description | | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Mortgage Servicing Rights | | $ | 2,017,489 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,017,489 | |
Agency Mortgage-backed Securities | | | 3,369,731 | | | | - | | | | 3,369,731 | | | | - | |
Non-agency Mortgage-backed Securities | | | 6,529,361 | | | | - | | | | 6,529,361 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 11,916,581 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 9,899,092 | | | $ | 2,017,489 | |
The following table presents the balance of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, and the total losses resulting from these fair value adjustments for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2009:
| | Fair Value at September 30, 2010 | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 | |
Description | | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total Losses | |
Loans Held for Sale | | $ | 1,836,246 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,836,246 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
OREO and Repossessed Assets | | | 3,313,005 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,313,005 | | | | 291,080 | |
Impaired Loans | | | 14,460,829 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 14,460,829 | | | | 2,893,507 | |
Total | | $ | 19,610,080 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,836,246 | | | $ | 17,773,834 | | | $ | 3,184,587 | |
| | Fair Value at December 31, 2009 | | | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009 | |
Description | | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total Losses | |
Loans Held for Sale | | $ | 2,857,700 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,857,700 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Mortgage Servicing Rights, at cost | | | 1,309,809 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,309,809 | | | | 38,677 | |
OREO and Repossessed Assets | | | 1,383,638 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,383,638 | | | | 627,089 | |
Impaired Loans | | | 11,719,926 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11,719,926 | | | | 1,424,270 | |
Total | | $ | 17,271,073 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,857,700 | | | $ | 14,413,373 | | | $ | 2,090,036 | |
There were no liabilities carried at fair value, measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis, at September 30, 2010 or December 31, 2009.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate fair value of each class of financial instruments listed below:
Cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable and payable, and advance payments from borrowers for taxes and insurance - The estimated fair value is equal to the carrying amount.
AFS Securities – AFS securities are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, management utilizes third-party pricing services or broker quotations from dealers in the specific instruments or based on discounted cash flow models. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, as well as U.S. government and its agencies securities. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities and certain collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs).
Loans - The estimated fair value for all fixed rate loans is determined by discounting the estimated cash flows using the current rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and maturities. The estimated fair value for variable rate loans is the carrying amount. The fair value for all loans also takes into account projected credit losses as a part of the estimate.
Loans Held for Sale - Residential mortgage loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value. The fair value of fixed-rate residential loans is based on whole loan forward prices obtained from government sponsored enterprises. These loans are classified as Level 2 and are measured on a nonrecurring basis. At September 30, 2010, loans held for sale were carried at cost.
Mortgage Servicing Rights - The fair value of purchased mortgage servicing rights is estimated using a discounted cash flow model based on market information from a third party. These assets are classified as Level 3. At September 30, 2010, mortgage servicing rights are carried at fair value. Prior to January 1, 2010, originated mortgage servicing rights were recorded at the lower of cost or fair value by tranche. The fair value of purchased mortgage servicing rights were estimated using a discounted cash flow model based on market information from a third party and classified as Level 3.
FHLB stock - The estimated fair value is equal to the par value of the stock.
Bank-owned Life Insurance - The estimated fair value is equal to the cash surrender value of policies.
Deposits - The estimated fair value of deposit accounts (savings, demand deposit, and money market accounts) is the carrying amount. The fair value of fixed-maturity time certificates of deposit are estimated by discounting the estimated cash flows using the current rate at which similar certificates would be issued.
Borrowings - The fair value of FHLB advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
Off-balance-sheet financial instruments - The fair value for the Company’s off-balance-sheet loan commitments are estimated based on fees charged to others to enter into similar agreements taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and credit standing of the Company’s customers. The estimated fair value of these commitments is not significant.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments is summarized as follows:
| | September 30, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
| | Carrying | | | Fair | | | Carrying | | | Fair | |
| | Amount | | | Value | | | Amount | | | Value | |
Financial assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 9,589,103 | | | $ | 9,589,103 | | | $ | 15,678,766 | | | $ | 15,678,766 | |
AFS securities | | | 4,655,148 | | | | 4,655,148 | | | | 9,899,092 | | | | 9,899,092 | |
FHLB stock | | | 2,444,000 | | | | 2,444,000 | | | | 2,444,000 | | | | 2,444,000 | |
Loans held for sale | | | 1,836,246 | | | | 1,836,246 | | | | 2,857,700 | | | | 2,857,700 | |
Loans, net | | | 304,792,438 | | | | 305,577,512 | | | | 286,356,566 | | | | 286,430,669 | |
Accrued interest receivable | | | 1,312,750 | | | | 1,312,750 | | | | 1,305,590 | | | | 1,305,590 | |
Bank-owned life insurance | | | 6,662,766 | | | | 6,662,766 | | | | 6,462,892 | | | | 6,462,892 | |
Mortgage servicing rights, fair value | | | 2,878,261 | | | | 2,878,261 | | | | 2,017,489 | | | | 2,017,489 | |
Mortgage servicing rights, at cost | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,309,809 | | | | 1,360,417 | |
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Financial liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Demand deposits | | | 150,237,552 | | | | 150,237,552 | | | $ | 151,675,433 | | | $ | 151,675,433 | |
Time deposits | | | 135,539,243 | | | | 133,551,895 | | | | 135,888,344 | | | | 137,833,241 | |
Borrowings | | | 30,209,908 | | | | 29,883,669 | | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 19,735,005 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | 133,179 | | | | 133,179 | | | | 166,043 | | | | 166,043 | |
Advance payments from | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
borrowers for taxes and insurance | | | 526,939 | | | | 526,939 | | | | 339,566 | | | | 339,566 | |
We assume interest rate risk (the risk that general interest rate levels will change) as a result of our normal operations. As a result, the fair values of our financial instruments will change when interest rate levels change, which may be favorable or unfavorable to us. Management attempts to match maturities of assets and liabilities to the extent necessary or possible to minimize interest rate risk. However, borrowers with fixed-rate obligations are less likely to prepay in a rising rate environment and more likely to prepay in a falling rate environment. Conversely, depositors who are receiving fixed rates are more likely to withdraw funds before maturity in a rising rate environment and less likely to do so in a falling rate environment. Management monitors rat es and maturities of assets and liabilities and attempts to minimize interest rate risk by establishing early withdrawal penalties for certificates of deposit, creating interest rate floors for certain variable rate loans, adjusting terms of new loans and deposits, by borrowing at fixed rates for fixed terms and investing in securities with terms that mitigate our overall interest rate risk.
Note 4 – Commitments and Contingencies
In the normal course of operations, the Company engages in a variety of financial transactions that are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve varying degrees of off-balance sheet credit, interest rate and liquidity risks. These transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Note 5 - Legal Proceedings
In November 2007, Visa Inc. (“Visa”) announced that it had reached a settlement with American Express and Discover Card related to antitrust lawsuits. The Company and other Visa member banks were obligated to fund the settlement and share in losses resulting from this litigation. The Company is not a party to the Visa litigation and its liability arises solely from the Company’s membership interest in Visa, Inc.
In the first quarter of 2008, Visa completed an initial public offering and the Company received $154,000 as part of a subsequent mandatory partial redemption of our Visa Class B shares. Using the proceeds from this offering, Visa established a $3.0 billion escrow account to cover settlements, the resolution of pending litigation and related claims (“covered litigation”).
As of September 30, 2010, the Company owned 5,699 shares of Class B common stock. These shares are restricted and may not be transferred until the later of (i) three years from the date of the initial public offering or (ii) the period of time necessary to resolve the covered litigation. A conversion ratio of 0.71429 was initially established for the conversion rate of Class B shares into Class A shares. If the funds in the escrow account are insufficient to settle all the covered litigation, Visa may sell additional Class A shares, use the proceeds to settle litigation, and further reduce the conversion ratio. If funds remain in the escrow account after all litigation is settled, the Class B conversion ra tio will be increased to reflect that surplus. Since the litigation escrow account was established, Visa has deposited additional funds into the account. This has resulted in a reduction in the conversion ratio from the initial ratio of 0.71429 to 0.5102 as of October 8, 2010. Further reductions in the conversion ratio are possible before redemption.
As of September 30, 2010, the value of the Class A shares was $74.26 per share. Using the current conversion ratio, the value of unredeemed Class A equivalent shares owned by the Company was $216,000 and has not been reflected in the accompanying financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Note 6 – Loans
The composition of the loan portfolio, excluding loans held for sale, was as follows:
| | September 30, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | | | Percentage Increase/ (Decrease) | |
One-to-four family loans | | | | | | | | | |
First mortgages | | $ | 106,109,449 | | | $ | 104,460,367 | | | | 1.6 | % |
Home equity | | | 45,889,458 | | | | 50,444,530 | | | | (9.0 | %) |
Land and construction | | | 8,462,143 | | | | 6,803,173 | | | | 24.4 | % |
| | | 160,461,050 | | | | 161,708,070 | | | | (0.8 | %) |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial real estate | | | 63,078,189 | | | | 52,375,032 | | | | 20.4 | % |
Multifamily residential | | | 29,544,843 | | | | 19,660,234 | | | | 50.3 | % |
Construction and development | | | 3,053,876 | | | | 3,197,116 | | | | (4.5 | %) |
Business term loans and lines of credit | | | 20,293,999 | | | | 17,799,946 | | | | 14.0 | % |
| | | 115,970,907 | | | | 93,032,328 | | | | 24.7 | % |
Consumer Loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Manufactured housing | | | 20,305,490 | | | | 21,472,799 | | | | (5.4 | %) |
Automobile | | | 4,431,117 | | | | 6,445,829 | | | | (31.3 | %) |
Other | | | 8,021,218 | | | | 7,499,180 | | | | 7.0 | % |
| | | 32,757,825 | | | | 35,417,808 | | | | (7.5 | %) |
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Total loans | | | 309,189,782 | | | | 290,158,206 | | | | 6.6 | % |
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Deferred loan origination fees | | | (476,695 | ) | | | (334,073 | ) | | | 42.7 | % |
Allowance for loan losses | | | (3,920,649 | ) | | | (3,467,567 | ) | | | 13.1 | % |
Total loans, net | | $ | 304,792,438 | | | $ | 286,356,566 | | | | 6.4 | % |
Analysis of the change in the allowance for loan losses is as follows:
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Balance, beginning of period | | $ | 3,467,567 | | | $ | 1,305,950 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 2,325,000 | |
Recoveries | | | 196,589 | | | | 97,482 | |
Charge-offs | | | (2,893,507 | ) | | | (1,202,182 | ) |
Balance, end of period | | $ | 3,920,649 | | | $ | 2,526,250 | |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
A summary of nonaccrual, impaired and troubled debt restructured loans is as follows:
| | September 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance | | $ | 9,951,133 | | | $ | 4,125,169 | |
Valuation allowance related to impaired loans | | | (880,810 | ) | | | (1,424,270 | ) |
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance | | | 5,390,506 | | | | 9,019,027 | |
Total impaired loans, net of valuation allowance for impaired loans | | $ | 14,460,829 | | | $ | 11,719,926 | |
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Total non-accrual loans | | | 3,016,000 | | | | 3,607,000 | |
Loans past due 90+ days and still accruing interest | | | - | | | | - | |
Average investment in impaired loans | | | 13,938,000 | | | | 11,385,000 | |
Forgone interest on non-accrual loans | | | 214,000 | | | | 203,000 | |
Interest income recognized on impaired loans | | | 305,000 | | | | - | |
Troubled debt restructured loans still on accrual | | | 4,905,000 | | | | 7,424,000 | |
Troubled debt restructured loans on non-accrual | | | 684,000 | | | | - | |
Troubled debt restructured loans included in impaired loans | | | 5,589,000 | | | | 7,424,000 | |
At September 30, 2010, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were classified as non-accrual or impaired.
Note 7 – Investments
The amortized cost and fair value of our AFS securities and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses were as follows:
| | | | | Gross Unrealized | | | | |
| | Amortized Cost | | | Gains | | | Losses 1 Year or Less | | | Losses Greater Than 1 Year | | | Estimated Fair Value | |
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September 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agency mortgage-backed securities | | $ | 54,487 | | | $ | 6,057 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 60,544 | |
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities | | $ | 5,734,588 | | | | | | | | - | | | $ | (1,139,984 | ) | | $ | 4,594,604 | |
Total | | $ | 5,789,075 | | | $ | 6,057 | | | $ | - | | | $ | (1,139,984 | ) | | $ | 4,655,148 | |
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December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agency mortgage-backed securities | | $ | 3,421,392 | | | $ | 5,415 | | | $ | (57,076 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,369,731 | |
Non-agency mortgage-backed securities | | | 7,901,268 | | | | 120,866 | | | | - | | | | (1,492,773 | ) | | | 6,529,361 | |
Total | | $ | 11,322,660 | | | $ | 126,281 | | | $ | (57,076 | ) | | $ | (1,492,773 | ) | | $ | 9,899,092 | |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The amortized cost and fair value of mortgage-backed securities by contractual maturity, at September 30, 2010, are shown below. Expected maturities of mortgage-backed securities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
| | September 30, 2010 | |
| | Amortized Cost | | | Fair Value | |
Due within one year | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Due after one year through five years | | | - | | | | - | |
Due after five years through ten years | | | - | | | | - | |
Due after ten years | | | 5,789,075 | | | | 4,655,148 | |
| | $ | 5,789,075 | | | $ | 4,655,148 | |
Securities with an amortized cost of $54,000 and fair value of $61,000 at September 30, 2010 were pledged to secure Washington State Public Funds.
Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment
We review investment securities on an ongoing basis for the presence of other-than-temporary (“OTTI”) or permanent impairment, taking into consideration current market conditions, fair value in relation to cost, extent and nature of the change in fair value, issuer rating changes and trends, whether we intend to sell a security or if it is likely that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of our amortized cost basis of the investment, which may be maturity, and other factors. For debt securities, if we intend to sell the security or it is likely that we will be required to sell the security before recovering its cost basis, the entire impairment loss would be recognized in earnings as an OTTI. If we do not intend to sell the security and it is not likely that we w ill be required to sell the security but we do not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security, only the portion of the impairment loss representing credit losses would be recognized in earnings. The credit loss on a security is measured as the difference between the amortized cost basis and the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected. Projected cash flows are discounted by the original or current effective interest rate depending on the nature of the security being measured for potential OTTI. The remaining impairment related to all other factors, the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the fair value, is recognized as a charge to other comprehensive income (“OCI”). Impairment losses related to all other factors are presented as separate categories within OCI.
We do not intend to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell the securities before anticipated recovery of the remaining amortized cost basis. We closely monitor our investment securities for changes in credit risk. The current market environment significantly limits our ability to mitigate our exposure to valuation changes in these securities by selling them. Accordingly, if market conditions deteriorate further and we determine our holdings of these or other investment securities are OTTI, our future earnings, shareholders’ equity, regulatory capital and continuing operations could be materially adversely affected.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The following table presents the OTTI losses for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:
| | Three Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses | | $ | 47,416 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 98,671 | | | $ | - | |
Portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in other comprehensive income (before taxes) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings | | $ | 47,416 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 98,671 | | | $ | - | |
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As of September 30, 2010, our securities portfolio consisted of seven non-U.S. agency mortgage backed securities with a fair value of $4.6 million, all of which were in an unrealized loss position. The unrealized losses were caused by changes in interest rates and market illiquidity causing a decline in the fair value subsequent to the purchase. The contractual terms of these investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than par. Because we do not intend to sell the securities and it is not likely we will be required to sell these securities before recovery of the amortized cost basis, which may include holding each security until contractual maturity, the unrealized losses on these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired.
Note 8 – Mortgage Servicing Rights
On January 1, 2010, the Company elected to adopt ASC 860-50-50-3 Servicing Assets and Liabilities, for all mortgage servicing rights using the fair value measurement method. Management believes that this method better represents the ongoing market value of the servicing asset. In addition to this factor, the Company was previously carrying its acquired mortgage servicing rights portfolio at market value and management believes that it will be more consistent to report all mortgage servicing assets under the same method.
The change in the mortgage servicing asset is summarized below:
Beginning balance as of January 1, 2010 | | $ | 3,327,298 | |
Adoption of fair value option on mortgage servicing rights | | | 38,677 | |
Fair Value as of January 1, 2010 | | | 3,365,975 | |
Additions: | | | | |
Servicing obligations that result from transfers of financial assets | | | 392,182 | |
Other changes in Fair Value | | | (209,062 | ) |
Subtractions: | | | | |
Net disposals of servicing obligations | | | (670,834 | ) |
Fair Value as of September 30, 2010 | | $ | 2,878,261 | |
Note 9 – Borrowings
The Company utilizes a loan agreement with the FHLB of Seattle. The terms of the agreement call for a blanket pledge of a portion of the Company’s mortgage and commercial real estate portfolio based on the outstanding balance. At September 30, 2010, the amount available to borrow under this agreement is approximately 35% of total assets, or up to $121.0 million, subject to the availability of eligible collateral. The Company had outstanding borrowings under this arrangement of $30.2 and $20.0 million at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
The Company participates in the Federal Reserve Bank’s Borrower-in-Custody program, which gives the Company access to overnight borrowings from the discount window. The terms of the program call for a pledge of specific assets. The Company had unused borrowing capacity under this program of $23.7 million and $17.0 million at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. There were no outstanding borrowings at September 30, 2010 or December 31, 2009.
The Company has access to an unsecured line of credit from the Pacific Coast Banker’s Bank. This line of credit is equal to $2.0 million as of September 30, 2010. The line has a one-year term and is renewable annually. There was no outstanding balance on this line of credit as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
Note 10 – Earnings (loss) Per Share
Earnings (loss) per share are summarized in the following table:
| | Nine months ended September 30, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 755,626 | | | $ | (151,623 | ) |
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic | | | 2,916,314 | | | | 2,899,588 | |
Effect of dilutive stock options | | | - | | | | - | |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted | | | 2,911,969 | | | | 2,899,588 | |
Earnings per share, basic | | $ | 0.26 | | | $ | (0.05 | ) |
Earnings per share, diluted | | $ | 0.26 | | | $ | (0.05 | ) |
For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, there were no non-dilutive securities included in the calculation for earnings per share.
Note 11 – Stock-based Compensation
Stock Options and Restricted Stock
In 2008, the Board of Directors adopted and shareholders approved an Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The plan permits the grant of restricted stock units, stock options, and stock appreciation rights. Under the Plan, 144,455 shares of common stock were approved for awards for stock options and stock appreciation rights and 57,782 shares of common stock were approved for awards for restricted stock and restricted stock units.
On January 27, 2009, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company awarded shares of restricted stock and stock options to directors, executive officers and employees of the Company and the Bank, pursuant to the Plan. The Company granted 25,998 non-qualified stock options and 82,400 incentive stock options to certain directors and employees. The Company also granted 52,032 shares of restricted stock to certain directors and employees. During the period ended September 30, 2010, share based compensation expense totaled $99,000.
All of the awards vest in 20 percent annual increments commencing one year from the grant date. The options are exercisable for a period of 10 years from the date of grant, subject to vesting. Half of the stock options granted to each of the award recipients were at an exercise price of $7.35, which was the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The remaining half of the stock
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options granted to each of the award recipients were at an exercise price of $8.50, which was $1.15 above the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The vesting date for options and restricted stock is accelerated in the event of the grantee’s death, disability or a change in control of the Company.
There were 21,680 exercisable stock options as of September 30, 2010. The aggregate intrinsic value of the stock options as of September 30, 2010 was $0.
The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option plan awards during the period ended September 30, 2010:
| | Shares | | | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | | | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term In Years | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at the beginning of the year | | | 108,398 | | | $ | 7.93 | | | | 8.58 | | | $ | - | |
Granted | | | | | | | - | | | | | | | | | |
Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | | | |
Forfeited or expired | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2010 | | | 108,398 | | | $ | 7.93 | | | | 8.58 | | | $ | - | |
Expected to vest, assuming a 0% forfeiture rate over the vesting term | | | 108,398 | | | $ | 7.93 | | | | 8.58 | | | $ | - | |
As of September 30, 2010, there was $185,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options granted under the Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 3.34 years.
Restricted Stock Awards
The fair value of the restricted stock awards is equal to the fair value of the Company’s stock at the date of grant. Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period that the awards are based. Shares awarded as restricted stock vest ratably over a five-year period beginning at the grant date with 20% vesting on the anniversary date of each grant date. In November 2008, the Board of Directors authorized management to repurchase up to 57,782 shares of the Company’s outstanding stock over a twelve-month period in order to fund the restricted stock awards made under the Plan, of which 45,800 shares were repurchased.
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The following is a summary of the Company’s nonvested restricted stock awards for the period ended September 30, 2010:
Nonvested Shares | | Shares | | | Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Nonvested at January 1, 2010 | | | 52,032 | | | $ | 7.35 | | | $ | 5.00 | |
Granted | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Vested | | | 10,406 | | | | 7.35 | | | | 5.00 | |
Forfeited | | | - | | | | - | | | | | |
Nonvested at September 30, 2010 | | | 41,626 | | | $ | 7.35 | | | $ | 5.00 | |
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Expected to vest assuming a 0% forfeiture rate over the vesting term | | | 41,626 | | | $ | 7.35 | | | $ | 5.00 | |
The aggregate intrinsic value of the nonvested restricted stock options as of September 30, 2010 was $208,000.
As of September 30, 2010, there was $255,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock granted under the Plan remaining. The cost is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average vesting period of 3.34 years.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
In January 2008, the ESOP borrowed $1,155,600 from the Company to purchase common stock of the Company. The loan is being repaid principally from the Company’s contributions to the ESOP over a period of ten years. The interest rate on the loan is fixed at 4.0% per annum. As of September 30, 2010, the remaining balance of the ESOP loan was $962,000. Neither the loan nor the related interest is reflected on the consolidated financial statements.
At September 30, 2010, the ESOP was committed to release 11,556 shares of the Company’s common stock to participants and held 92,448 unallocated shares remaining to be released in future years. The fair value of the 92,448 restricted shares held by the ESOP trust was $462,000 at September 30, 2010. ESOP compensation expense included in salaries and benefits was $49,000 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2010.
Item 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 10-Q contains various forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions and describe our future plans and strategies and our expectations. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar words. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is uncertain. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, incl uding policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, operating restrictions that may be imposed on us by our regulators, the quality and composition of our loan and investment portfolios, demand for our loan products, deposit flows, our operating expenses, competition, demand for financial services in our market areas and accounting principles and guidelines. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and you should not rely too much on these statements. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
General
Sound Financial, Inc. is a federally chartered stock holding Company and is subject to regulation by the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”). Sound Financial, Inc. was organized on January 8, 2008, as part of Sound Community Bank’s reorganization into the mutual holding company form of organization. As part of the reorganization, Sound Community Bank (i) converted to a stock savings bank as the successor to Sound Community Bank in its mutual form (which was originally chartered as a credit union in 1953); (ii) organized Sound Financial, Inc., which owns 100% of the common stock of Sound Community Bank; and (iii) organized Sound Community MHC, a federal mutual holding company (the “MHC”), which currently owns 54% of the common stock of Sound Financial, Inc. 160;The MHC has no other activities or operations other than its ownership of Sound Financial, Inc. Sound Community Bank succeeded to the business and operations of the Company in its mutual form and Sound Financial, Inc. has no significant assets other than all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Sound Community Bank, its loan to the Sound Financial, Inc.’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and certain liquid assets.
Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this document to the “Company” or “Sound Financial” refer to Sound Financial, Inc. and references to the “Bank” refer to Sound Community Bank (in its stock or mutual form as the context requires). References to “we,” “us,” and “our” means Sound Financial, Inc. or Sound Community Bank, unless the context otherwise requires.
In connection with the above-mentioned reorganization, Sound Financial sold 1,297,148 shares of common stock in a subscription offering that closed on January 8, 2008. Those shares constitute 44% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Sound Financial. Sound Financial also issued 29,480 shares of common stock to Sound Community Foundation, a charitable foundation created by Sound Community Bank in connection with the mutual holding Company reorganization and subscription offering. The remaining 1,621,435 shares of common stock of Sound Financial outstanding were issued in accordance with federal law to the MHC.
Substantially all of Sound Financial’s business is conducted through the Bank, which is a federal savings bank subject to extensive regulation by the OTS. Sound Community Bank’s deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). At September 30, 2010, we had total consolidated assets of $345.7 million, deposits of $285.8 million and stockholders’ equity of
$26.1 million. The shares of Sound Financial are traded on the Over-the-Counter Electronic Bulletin Board under the symbol “SNFL.” Our executive offices are located at 2005 5th Avenue – Suite 200, Seattle, Washington, 98121.
The Company’s principal business consists of attracting deposits from consumers and small businesses and investing those funds, along with borrowed funds, in loans secured by first and second mortgages on one- to four-family residences (including home equity loans and lines of credit), commercial real estate, consumer and commercial business loans and, to a lesser extent, construction and development loans. We offer a wide variety of secured and unsecured consumer loan products, including manufactured home loans, automobile loans, boat loans and recreational vehicle loans. We intend to continue emphasizing residential mortgage and consumer lending, while also expanding our emphasis in commercial real estate and commercial business lending. In recent years, we have focused on ex panding our commercial loan portfolio (commercial real estate, multifamily housing, commercial construction and other commercial loans), which has grown to $116.0 million or 37.5% of our gross loan portfolio at September 30, 2010, from $86.1 million or 30.0% of our loan portfolio at September 30, 2009.
As part of our business, we focus on mortgage loan originations, many of which we sell to Fannie Mae. We sell these loans with servicing retained to maintain the direct customer relationship and support our emphasis on strong customer service. We originated $51.8 million and $87.8 million in one- to four-family residential mortgage loans during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. During these same periods, we sold $39.8 million and $68.7 million, respectively, of one- to four-family residential mortgage loans.
We offer a variety of deposit accounts, which are our primary source of funding for our lending activities. In recent years we have also relied on Federal Home Loan Bank advances to augment our deposits and fund the growth of interest earning assets.
The Company’s earnings are primarily dependent upon our net interest income, the difference between interest income and interest expense. Interest income is a function of the balances of loans and investments outstanding during a given period and the yield earned on these loans and investments. Interest expense is a function of the amount of deposits and borrowings outstanding during the same period and interest rates paid on these deposits and borrowings. The Company’s earnings are also affected by our provision for loan losses, service charges and fees, gains and losses from sales of loans, investments and other assets, other income, operating expenses and income taxes.
During 2009, the Company expanded its operations through the acquisition of two branches in Port Angeles and Tacoma, Washington. In July 2009, the Company opened a new branch in Port Angeles. On September 1, 2009, the Company acquired the Port Angeles and Tacoma offices of 1st Security Bank, including $33.6 million in deposits. The operations of the Port Angeles location were moved to the Company’s new Port Angeles branch, and the 1st Security Bank branch location was vacated. The Company’s former branch in Lakewood was closed and the operations were consolidated with the leased 1st Security branch in Taco ma. On March 31, 2010, the Company’s branch in Tukwila was closed and the operations were consolidated with the downtown Seattle branch.
In response to the financial crisis of 2008 and early 2009, Congress has taken actions that are intended to strengthen confidence and encourage liquidity in financial institutions, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has taken actions to increase insurance coverage on deposit accounts. The recently enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act provides for the creation of a consumer protection division at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System that will have broad authority to issue regulations governing the services and products we provide consumers. This additional regulation could increase our compliance costs and otherwise adversely impact our operations. That legislation also contains provisions that, over time, could result in higher regulatory capital requirements and loan loss provisions for Sound Financial, Inc. and Sound Community Bank and may
increase interest expense due to the ability in July 2011 to pay interest on all demand deposits. In addition, there have been proposals made by members of Congress and others that would reduce the amount delinquent borrowers are otherwise contractually obligated to pay under their mortgage loans and limit an institution’s ability to foreclose on mortgage collateral. Recent regulatory changes impose limits on our ability to change overdraft fees, which may decrease our non-interest income as compared to more recent prior periods. The potential exists for additional federal or state laws and regulations, or changes in policy, affecting lending and funding practices and liquidity standards. See “How We Are Regulated.”
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 or on income to be critical accounting policies. We consider our critical accounting policies to be those related to our allowance for loan losses, mortgage serving rights, other real estate owned, and deferred tax asset accounts. The allowance for loan losses is maintained to cover losses that are probable and can be estimated on the date of the evaluation in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. It is management’s best estimate of probable incurred credit losses in our loan portfolio. Our methodologies for analyzing the allowance for loan losses, mortgage serving rights, other real estate owned and deferred tax asset accounts are described in our Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Recent Developments
In July 2010, the Company and Bank entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the OTS. Under that agreement, the Bank must, among other things, develop a business plan for achieving and maintaining, by March 31, 2011, a minimum Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 8% and a minimum Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio of 12%, compared to its current minimum required regulatory Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 4% and Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio of 8%. As of September 30, 2010, the Bank’s Tier 1 Ratio was 7.44% and its Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio was 11.23%. See “Capital” below. The MOU also requires the Bank to (a) remain in compliance with the minimum capital ratios contained in the business plan; (b) obta in written approval from the OTS prior to the Bank declaring a dividend; (c) submit a quarterly update to its Classified Asset Reduction Plan; and (d) not increase the dollar amount of brokered deposits without prior written non-objection of the OTS.
The Board and Bank management believes that the agreement will not fundamentally constrain the Bank’s business and that compliance with the agreement can be achieved. The requirements of the agreement will remain in effect until modified or terminated by the OTS. We are required to comply with the terms of the MOU and lack of compliance could result in monetary penalties and/or additional regulatory actions.
Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009
General. Total assets increased by $8.0 million to $345.8 million at September 30, 2010. The change was primarily the result of an $18.4 million, or 6.4%, increase in our net loan portfolio, which was partially offset by a $6.1 million, or 38.8%, decrease in cash and cash equivalents, a $5.2 million, or 53.5%, decrease in mortgage-backed securities available for sale, a $449,000, or 13.5% decrease in mortgage servicing rights, and a $1.0 million, or 35.7% decrease in loans held for sale.
Loans. Our net loan portfolio, excluding loans held for sale, increased $18.4 million, or 6.4%, to $304.8 million at September 30, 2010, from $286.4 million at December 31, 2009. The changes in our net loan portfolio are reflected in Note 6 to our financial statements above. The most significant increases include a $9.9 million, or 50.3%, increase in multifamily real estate loans and a $10.7 million, or 20.4%, increase in commercial real estate loans. Significant decreases include a $4.6 million, or 9.0% decrease in
home equity mortgages and a $2.0 million, or 31.3% decrease in auto loans. The increase in multifamily and commercial real estate loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 is consistent with our strategy to diversify our loan portfolio and increase the amount of generally higher-yielding multifamily and commercial loans in our portfolio, which may in turn require a higher level of allowance for loan losses. Included in the increase to commercial real estate loans was a $3.4 million loan participation with another bank located in the Seattle area. The decrease in home equity mortgages is consistent with our strategy to reduce these types of loans. The decrease in auto loan demand is primarily a result of t he general state of the economy which is negatively impacting auto sales coupled with aggressively subsidized rates currently offered by auto manufacturers in order to boost sales.
Allowance for Loan Losses. Our allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2010, was $3.9 million, or 1.29%, of net loans receivable, compared to $3.5 million, or 1.21%, of net loans receivable at December 31, 2009. The increase in the allowance for loan losses was the result of a $3.2 million provision for loan losses recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, offset by net charge-offs of non-performing loans totaling $2.7 million. This provision was primarily made as a result of increases in our commercial loan portfolio in the 2010 period, as compared to the 2009 period, an increase in our specifically impaired loans and an evaluation of prevailing housing and other market conditions. Non-performing loans decreased to $3.0 million at September 30, 2010, from $3.6 million at December 31, 2009. Non-performing loans to total loans decreased to 0.99% at September 30, 2010, from 1.25% at December 31, 2009. Other real estate owned increased by $1.9 million, or 139.4% to $3.3 million at September 30, 2010, compared to $1.4 million as of December 31, 2009. This increase is a result of six additional one-to-four family properties, two commercial properties, and twelve other repossessed assets taken back by the Bank in the period and the sale of three one-to-four family properties and twelve other repossessed assets. Nonperforming assets decreased to $11.9 million at September 30, 2010, from $12.4 million at December 31, 2009. The largest nonperforming assets at September 30, 2010 consisted of a $860,000 million commercial development loan, a $449,000 one-to-four family real estate loan, and a $442,000 commercial real estate loan.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Securities. Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $6.1 million, or 38.8%, to $9.6 million at September 30, 2010. The securities portfolio, which consists of mortgage-backed securities designated as available-for-sale and FHLB stock carried at cost, decreased by $5.2 million, or 53.0%, to $4.7 million at September 30, 2010 from $9.9 million at December 31, 2009. The decreases in cash and securities during the nine month period were primarily used to fund the Company’s loan growth which was $18.4 million during the period.
Included in our investment portfolio are $4.7 million in non-agency mortgage-backed securities. These securities present a level of credit risk that does not exist currently with agency backed securities which are guaranteed by the United States government. In order to monitor the risk of these securities, management receives a credit surveillance report which considers various factors for each security including original credit scores, loan to value, geography, delinquency and loss history. The report also evaluates the underlying loans within the security to project future losses based on various home price depreciation scenarios over a three year horizon. Based on this analysis, management recorded an OTTI charge of $99,000 on two securities during the period as discussed in Note 7. The current market environment significantly limits our ability to mitigate our exposure to valuation changes in these securities by selling them. Accordingly, if market conditions deteriorate further and we determine our holdings of these or other investment securities are other than temporarily impaired (OTTI), our future earnings, shareholders’ equity, regulatory capital and continuing operations could be materially adversely affected.
Deposits. Total deposits decreased by $1.8 million, or 0.6%, to $285.8 million at September 30, 2010, from $287.6 million at December 31, 2009. Decreases in time deposits, money market accounts, and NOW accounts were partially offset by increases in noninterest-bearing checking, savings, and escrow accounts. The $3.5 million, or 359.9%, increase in noninterest-bearing escrow accounts were
primarily a result of the purchase of a servicing portfolio from Leader Financial in the fourth quarter of 2009. The decrease in time deposits and money market accounts was primarily a result of a planned reduction in public fund deposits. The Company continues to emphasize the generation of additional low-cost core deposits as it continues to reduce its cost of deposits.
Borrowings. Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased by $10.2 million, or 51.0%, to $30.2 million at September 30, 2010, from $20.0 million at December 31, 2009. The borrowings were partially taken out to fund loan growth and also to manage the Company’s interest rate risk. There were no outstanding balances of other borrowings at September 30, 2010 or December 31, 2009. The weighted average cost of borrowings during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 was 2.44% and 2.61%, respectively.
Equity. Total equity increased $1.0 million, or 4.2%, to $26.1 million at September 30, 2010, from $25.1 million at December 31, 2009. This reflects $756,000 in earnings, a $191,000 increase in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, partially offset by $27,000 in dividends paid.
Comparison of Results of Operation for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
General. Net income increased $345,000 to $421,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to net income of $76,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. Lower interest and noninterest expenses were partially offset by lower noninterest income in the three month period. Net income increased $907,000 to $756,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to a net loss of $152,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Increased interest and noninterest income were offset by higher provision and noninterest expenses in the nine month period.
Interest Income. Interest income decreased by $13,000, or 0.3%, to $4.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2009. The weighted average yield on loans decreased to 6.25% for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from 6.44% for the three months ended September 30, 2009. Interest income increased $405,000, or 2.9%, to $14.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $14.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The weighted average yield on loans decreased to 6.24% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from 6.57% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease in the yield s based on the three and nine month periods were primarily the result of overall decreases in the rate environment, which include record lows in the prime interest rate and the 1 year Treasury bill rate, which we use to set and adjust rates for certain variable rate loans, as well as interest adjustments from nonperforming loans and troubled debt restructures. The decline in loan yields were somewhat offset by an increase in the average balances of generally higher yielding commercial loans as a percentage of our overall loan portfolio.
Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $761,000, or 42.2%, to $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease for the period resulted primarily from the lower interest rates paid on repricing deposits and lower borrowing costs as a result of the continued low interest rate environment. Our weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 1.33% for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to 2.33% for the same period in 2009. Interest expense decreased $2.2 million, or 39.5%, to $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $5.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease for the period resulted primarily from the lower interest rates paid on repricing deposits and lower borrowing costs as a result of the continued low interest rate environment. Our weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 1.44% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to 2.57% for the same period in 2009.
Interest paid on deposits decreased $658,000, or 42.5%, to $889,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease for the three month period resulted primarily from a decrease in the weighted average cost of deposits. We experienced a 103 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on deposits during the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to the same period in 2009, from 2.27% to 1.24%, respectively. This decrease in average rates was a result of the repricing of matured certificates of deposit that the Bank was able to retain at significantly lower rates as well as lower interest rates paid on savings, NOW and money market accounts. Interest paid on deposits decreased $1.9 million, or 39.8% , to $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $4.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease for the nine month period resulted primarily from a decrease in the weighted average cost of deposits. We experienced a 116 basis point decrease in the average rate paid on deposits during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to the same period in 2009, from 2.51% to 1.35%, respectively. This decrease in average rates was a result of the same factors as the three month period coupled with lower average balances of interest-bearing deposits. The majority of the interest-bearing deposits were replaced with noninterest-bearing deposits which is consistent with our strategy.
Interest paid on borrowings decreased $103,000, or 40.2%, to $153,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $256,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease resulted from a decrease in the average balance of outstanding borrowings of $9.8 million, to $25.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $35.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, coupled with a lower weighted average cost of borrowings during the 2010 period. We experienced a 41 basis point decrease in the average cost of borrowings during the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to the same period in 2009, from 2.85% to 2.44%, respectively. Interest paid on borrowings decreased $287,000, or 37.9%, to $471,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from $759,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease resulted from a decrease in the average balance of outstanding borrowings of $8.6 million, to $24.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $32.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, coupled with a lower weighted average cost of borrowings during the 2010 period. We experienced a 43 basis point decrease in the average cost of borrowings during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to the same period in 2009, from 3.04% to 2.61%, respectively.
Net Interest Income. Net interest income increased $748,000, or 23.8%, to $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The increase in net interest income for the three-month period primarily resulted from decreased interest expense on deposits and borrowings as a result of the continued low interest rate environment. Our net interest margin was 4.93% for the three months ended September 30, 2010, which is an increase from 3.98% for the three months ended September 30, 2009. Net interest income increased $2.6 million, or 30.0%, to $11.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 20, 2009. The increase in net interest income for the nine-month period primarily resulted from the same reasons as in the three month period as well as the increase in the average balances on our expanding multifamily and commercial real estate portfolio. Our net interest margin was 4.67% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, which is an increase from the 3.90% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Provision for Loan Losses. We establish provisions for loan losses, which are charged to earnings, at a level required to reflect management’s best estimate of the probable incurred credit losses in the loan portfolio. In evaluating the level of the allowance for loan losses, management considers historical loss experience, the types of loans and the amount of loans in the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect borrowers’ ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, peer group data, prevailing economic conditions, and other current factors. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as residential real estate, small commercial real estate, home equity an d consumer loans, are evaluated in the aggregate using historical loss factors adjusted for current economic conditions and other relevant data. Loans, for which management has concerns about the borrowers’ ability to repay, are evaluated individually, and specific loss allocations are provided for these loans when necessary.
A provision for loan losses of $950,000 was made during the three months ended September 30, 2010, equal to the provision made during the three months ended September 30, 2009. A provision of $3.2 million was made during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to a provision of $2.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The higher provision in the nine month period was primarily attributable to increases in net charge-offs, increases in our commercial loan portfolio, an increase in our overall loan portfolio and continuing declines in market conditions in the areas where we do business.
At September 30, 2010, the annualized ratio of net charge-offs to average loans increased 65 basis points to 1.18% from 0.53% at September 30, 2009. The ratio of non-performing loans to total loans decreased 35 basis points to 0.99% from 1.34% at September 30, 2009.
Noninterest Income. Noninterest income decreased $458,000, or 47.3%, to $510,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $968,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The primary reasons for this decrease included a $284,000 decrease in the fair value of our mortgage servicing portfolio, a $168,000 increase in losses as a result of OREO and other repossessed asset sales, a $104,000 decrease in mortgage servicing income, and a $47,000 OTTI impairment charge on securities. These decreases were partially offset by a $363,000 increase in gain on sale of loans to Fannie Mae. The continuing low mortgage rate environment has decreased the value of our mortgage servicing portfolio due to the shortening of the average lives of serviced loans. Additionally, we have recognized an increase in amortization expense on the acquired portion of our mortgage servicing asset to match the increased prepayments which in turn has reduced mortgage servicing income. The decrease in asset valuation and mortgage servicing income has been partially offset by an increase in the gain on sale of loans to Fannie Mae as we are able to sell the majority of newly originated mortgages on the secondary market. Additionally, we recognized a $227,000 gain on bargain purchase in the 2009 period as a result of the purchase of two branches of 1st Security Bank of Washington. Noninterest income increased $90,000, or 4.3%, to $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 3 0, 2009. The primary reasons for this increase included a $409,000 increase in gain on the sale of loans to Fannie Mae, a $103,000 increase in service charges and other fee income, and a $298,000 reduction on losses as a result of OREO and other assets sales. This was offset by a $258,000 decrease in mortgage servicing income, a $197,000 decrease in the fair value of our mortgage servicing portfolio and a $99,000 OTTI impairment charge on securities.
Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense decreased $221,000, or 7.2%, to $2.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. Noninterest expense increased $527,000, or 6.0%, to $9.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease in the three month period was primarily the result of a decrease in salaries and benefits of $69,000 due to staffing reductions, a $225,000 decrease in operation expenses primarily a result of the closure of a branch location in the 3rd qu arter of 2009 and other ongoing operational efficiency initiatives, and a $28,000 decrease in data processing expenses. Staffing reductions were the result of a reduction in force of approximately 10% of staff during the 3rd quarter of 2010. These cost reductions are consistent with our strategy to increase our efficiency ratio which improved to 68.9% from 81.3% based on the nine month period ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by increased occupancy expenses which increased by $21,000 compared to the three months ended September 20, 2009 and were associated with our purchase of two 1st Security of Washington branches and reflect the increased costs associated with servicing those clients as well as our own expanding client base. They were also offset by an increase in r egulatory expense of $79,000 due to a FDIC special assessment imposed in 2009. The increase in nine month period was primarily a result of an increase in salaries and benefits of $384,000, $175,000 increase in occupancy expense, a $132,000 increase in
regulatory expenses, and a $36,000 increase in data processing expense. The increases are primarily a result of our expanded operations due to the acquisition of two 1st Security Bank of Washington branches in the nine month comparison that have since been offset by other staffing and operational reductions elsewhere in the organization.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit). For the three months ended September 30, 2010, we incurred income tax expense of $178,000 on our pre-tax income as compared to $13,000 for the three month period ended September 30, 2009. For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we incurred income tax expense of $272,000 on our pre-tax income as compared to an income tax benefit of $162,000 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of operations, the Bank engages in a variety of financial transactions that are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve varying degrees of off-balance sheet credit, interest rate and liquidity risks. These transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments and lines of credit.
A summary of our off-balance sheet commitments to extend credit at September 30, 2010, is as follows:
Off-balance sheet loan commitments: | | | |
Commitments to make loans | | $ | 8,890,000 | |
Undisbursed portion of loans closed | | | 4,011,000 | |
Unused lines of credit | | | 27,947,000 | |
Irrevocable letters of credit | | | 265,000 | |
Total loan commitments | | $ | 41,113,000 | |
Liquidity
Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of the management of the Company and the Bank. Excess liquidity is generally invested in short-term investments, such as overnight deposits and federal funds. On a longer term basis, we maintain a strategy of investing in various lending products and investment securities, including mortgage-backed securities. The Bank uses its sources of funds primarily to meet its ongoing commitments, pay maturing deposits, fund deposit withdrawals and fund loan commitments.
The Bank maintains cash and investments that qualify as liquid assets to maintain adequate liquidity to ensure safe and sound operation and meet demands for funds (particularly withdrawals of deposits). At September 30, 2010, the Bank had $14.2 million in cash and investment securities available for sale and $1.8 million in loans held for sale which are generally available for its short-term cash needs. We can also generate funds from borrowings, primarily from the FHLB. At September 30, 2010, the Bank had the ability to borrow an additional $85.5 million in FHLB advances. The Bank has additional lines of credit to further diversify our liquidity sources at the Federal Reserve Discount Window and the Pacific Coast Banker’s Bank (PCBB). At September 30, 201 0, the Bank had the ability to borrow an additional $23.7 million from the Federal Reserve and $2.0 million from PCBB.
At September 30, 2010, we had $41.1 million in outstanding loan commitments, including unused lines of credit and unfunded letters of credit. Certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one year or less at September 30, 2010, totaled $107.0 million and have a weighted average cost of 2.15%. It is management’s policy to maintain deposit rates that are competitive with other local financial institutions.
Based on this management strategy and our own experience, we believe that a majority of maturing deposits will remain with the Bank. We do not utilize wholesale or brokered deposits to meet our funding needs. For additional information on liquidity refer to the statement of cash flows.
Capital
The Bank is subject to minimum capital requirements imposed by the Office of Thrift Supervision (“OTS”). Based on its capital levels at September 30, 2010, the Bank exceeded these regulatory requirements as of that date and continues to exceed them as of the date of this filing. Consistent with our goals to operate a sound and profitable organization, our policy is for the Bank to maintain a “well-capitalized” status under the capital categories of the OTS. Based on capital levels at September 30, 2010, the Bank was considered to be well-capitalized as determined by existing OTS written guidelines. Management monitors the capital levels of the Bank to provide for current and future business opportunities and to meet regulatory guidelines for “ well-capitalized” institutions.
As discussed earlier, the Bank has been directed by the OTS to reach an 8% Tier I ratio and a 12% total risk-based capital by March 31, 2011. Management has a plan to achieve those levels and based on current capital levels and current performance, believes the goal is attainable by the date directed.
The following table shows the capital ratios of the Bank at September 30, 2010:
| | | | | Minimum Capital Requirements | | | Minimum Required to Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions | |
| | Amount | | | Ratio | | | Amount | | | Ratio | | | Amount | | | Ratio | |
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Tier 1 Capital to total adjusted assets (1) | | $ | 25,746 | | | | 7.44 | % | | $ | 13,833 | | | | 4.00 | % | | $ | 17,292 | | | | 5.00 | % |
Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets (2) | | $ | 25,746 | | | | 10.06 | % | | $ | 10,237 | | | | 4.00 | % | | $ | 15,356 | | | | 6.00 | % |
Total Capital to risk-weighted assets (2) | | $ | 28,945 | | | | 11.31 | % | | $ | 20,474 | | | | 8.00 | % | | $ | 25,593 | | | | 10.00 | % |
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1. Based on total adjusted assets of $345,833 at September 30, 2010.
2. Based on risk-weighted assets of $255,926 at September 30, 2010.
Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not required; the Company is a smaller reporting company.
Item 4 Controls and Procedures
(a) | Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. |
An evaluation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a -15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") as of September 30, 2010, was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of the Company's senior management. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2010, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is: (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management (including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded , processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
We intend to continually review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and to improve the Company’s controls and procedures over time and to correct any deficiencies that we may discover in the future. The goal is to ensure that senior management has timely access to all material financial and non-financial information concerning the Company's business. While we believe the present design of the disclosure controls and procedures is effective to achieve this goal, future events affecting our business may cause the Company to modify its disclosure controls and procedures.
The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The de sign of any control procedure is also based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
(b) | Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting. |
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a - 15(f) under the Act) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2010, that has materially affected, or is likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 Legal Proceedings
In the normal course of business, the Company occasionally becomes involved in various legal proceedings. In the opinion of management, any liability from such proceedings would not have a material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of the Company.
Item 1A Risk Factors
Not required; the Company is a smaller reporting company.
Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and use of Proceeds
Nothing to report.
Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Nothing to report.
Item 4 Reserved
Nothing to report.
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6 Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Document | Reference to Prior Filing or Exhibit Number Attached Hereto |
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3.1 | Charter for Sound Financial, Inc. | * |
3.2 | Bylaws of Sound Financial, Inc. | ** |
4 | Form of Stock Certificate of Sound Financial, Inc. | ** |
10.1 | Employment Agreement with Laura Lee Stewart | * |
10.2 | Executive Long Term Compensation Agreement with Laura Lee Stewart | * |
10.3 | Executive Long Term Compensation Agreement with Patricia Floyd | * |
10.4 | Sound Community Incentive Compensation Achievement Plan | * |
10.5 | Summary of Annual Bonus Plan | * |
10.6 | Summary of Quarterly Bonus Plan | * |
10.7 | Director Fee Arrangements for 2009 | *** |
10.8 | Sound Financial, Inc. 2008 Equity Incentive Plan | *** |
10.9 | Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan | + |
10.10 | Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan | + |
10.11 | Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan | + |
10.12 | Employment Agreements with executive officers Matthew Denies, Matthew Moran, Scott Boyer and Marlene Price | ++ |
11 | Statement re computation of per share earnings | None |
15 | Letter re unaudited interim financial information | None |
18.1 | Letter re change in accounting principles | +++ |
19 | Reports furnished to security holders | None |
22 | Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of security holders | None |
23 | Consents | None |
24 | Power of Attorney | None |
31.1 | Rule 13a–14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer | 31.1 |
31.2 | Rule 13a–14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer | 31.2 |
32 | Section 1350 Certification | 32 |
* | Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Form SB–2 registration statement filed on September 20, 2007 (File No.333–146196) pursuant to Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933. |
** | Filed as an exhibit to Pre-effective Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Form SB–2 registration statement filed on November 2, 2007 (File No.333–146196) pursuant to Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933. |
*** | Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2009. |
+ | Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on January 29. 2009. |
++ | Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2009. |
+++ | Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on May 17, 2010. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| | SOUND FINANICAL, INC. |
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November 15, 2010 | | By: | /s/ Laura Lee Stewart |
| | | Laura Lee Stewart |
| | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
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November 15, 2010 | | By: | /s/ Matthew P. Deines |
| | | Matthew P. Deines |
| | | Executive Vice President |
| | | Chief Financial Officer |
| | | Principal Financial and Accounting Officer |
Exhibit Index
31.1 | Rule 13a–14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer | 31.1 |
31.2 | Rule 13a–14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial and Accounting Principal | 31.2 |
32 | Section 1350 Certification | 32 |