SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Basis of presentation and consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Wellesley Bancorp, Inc. ( the “Company” ) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wellesley Bank (the “Bank”), the principal operating entity, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries: Wellesley Securities Corporation, which engages in the business of buying, selling and dealing in securities exclusively on its own behalf; Wellesley Investment Partners, LLC, formed to provide investment management services for individuals, not-for-profit entities and businesses; and Central Linden, LLC, formed to hold, manage and sell foreclosed real estate. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Assets under management at Wellesley Investment Partners, LLC are not included in these consolidated financial statements because they are not assets of the Company. |
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Business and operating segments The Company provides a variety of financial services to individuals, non-profit organizations, small businesses and other entities within eastern Massachusetts. Its primary deposit products are checking, savings and term certificate accounts and its primary lending products are residential and commercial real estate loans, construction loans, commercial loans, and consumer loans. Management evaluates the Company’s performance and allocates resources based on a single segment concept. |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of estimates In preparing consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated balance sheet and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the realizability of deferred tax assets. |
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Significant Group Concentrations of Credit Risk Most of the Company’s lending activities are with customers located within the New England region of the country. The Company does not have any significant concentrations to any one industry or customer. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash equivalents Cash equivalents include amounts due from banks and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less, primarily balances held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. The Company maintains cash balances in excess of federally insured limits. |
Certificates Of Deposit Policy [Policy Text Block] | Certificates of deposit Certificates of deposit are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. |
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair value hierarchy The Company groups its assets and liabilities measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. Level 1 Valuation is based on quoted market prices in active exchange markets for identical assets and liabilities. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources. Level 2 Valuation is based on observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources. Level 3 Valuation is based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include those whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as those for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of a reporting period, if applicable. |
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Securities available for sale Securities classified as available for sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income. Purchase premiums and discounts are amortized to earnings by methods which do not differ materially from the interest method. Discounts and, prior to January 1, 2017, premiums, are amortized over contractual lives of the securities. Effective January 1, 2017, premiums are amortized over the earlier of the estimated lives or the earliest call date of the securities. See “Recent Accounting Pronouncements”. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method. Each reporting period, the Company evaluates all securities with a fair value below amortized cost to determine whether other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) exists. OTTI is required to be recognized if (1) the Company intends to sell the security; (2) it is “more likely than not” that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis; or (3) for debt securities, the present value of expected cash flows is not sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis. For all impaired debt securities that the Company intends to sell, or more likely than not will be required to sell, the full amount of the depreciation is recognized as OTTI through earnings. Credit-related OTTI for all other impaired debt securities is recognized through earnings. Non-credit related OTTI for such debt securities is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. |
Equity and Cost Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Federal Home Loan Bank stock The Bank, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Boston, is required to maintain an investment in capital stock of the FHLB. Based on redemption provisions of the FHLB, the stock has no quoted market value and is carried at cost. At its discretion, the FHLB may declare dividends on the stock. The Bank reviews for impairment based on the ultimate recoverability of the cost basis in the FHLB stock. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, no impairment has been recognized. |
Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-sale, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Loans held for sale Loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value in the aggregate. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income. |
Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Loans The loan portfolio consists of real estate, commercial and other loans to the Company’s customers in its primary market areas in eastern Massachusetts. The ability of the Company’s debtors to honor their contracts is dependent upon the economy in general and the real estate and construction economic sectors within our markets. Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or pay-off, are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances adjusted for charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, and any deferred loan origination fees or costs. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized as an adjustment of the related loan yield using the interest method. Interest is generally not accrued on loans which are identified as impaired or loans which are ninety days or more past due. Past due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan. Interest income previously accrued on such loans is reversed against current period interest income. Interest income on non-accrual loans is recognized only to the extent of interest payments received and is first applied to the outstanding principal balance when collectibility of principal is in doubt. Loans are returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured through sustained payment performance for at least six months. |
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance for Loan Losses Policy [Policy Text Block] | Allowance for loan losses The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings as losses are estimated to occur. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of the loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries are credited to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. The allowance consists of general, allocated and unallocated components. General component The general component is based on the following loan segments: residential real estate, commercial real estate, construction, commercial, home equity lines of credit and other consumer. Management considers a rolling average of historical losses for each segment based on a time frame appropriate to capture relevant loss data for each loan segment, generally 3 10 The qualitative factor adjustments are determined based on the various risk characteristics of each loan segment. Risk characteristics relevant to each portfolio segment are as follows: Residential real estate The Company generally does not originate loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80 Commercial real estate Loans in this segment are primarily income-producing properties in the Company’s primary market areas in eastern Massachusetts. The underlying cash flows generated by the properties may be adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy as evidenced by increased vacancy rates, which in turn, will have an effect on the credit quality in this segment. Management typically obtains rent rolls annually and continually monitors the cash flows of these loans. Construction Loans in this segment include speculative construction loans primarily on residential properties for which payment is derived from sale of the property. Credit risk is affected by cost overruns, time to sell at an adequate price, and market conditions. Residential construction loans in this segment also include loans to build one-to-four family owner-occupied properties, which are subject to the same credit quality factors as residential real estate. Commercial Loans in this segment are made to businesses and are generally secured by assets of the business. Repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business. A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer spending, may have an adverse effect on the credit quality in this segment. Home equity lines of credit Loans in this segment are collateralized by one-to-four family residential real estate and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. The overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, may have an effect on the credit quality of this segment. Other consumer Loans in this segment are generally unsecured and repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower. Allocated component The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the fair value of the loan or, if the loan is collateral dependent, by the fair value of the collateral, less estimated costs to sell. An allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value) of the impaired loan are lower than the carrying value of that loan. Large groups of smaller-balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify performing individual residential and consumer loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are subject to a troubled debt restructuring agreement. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. The Company periodically may agree to modify the contractual terms of loans. When a loan is modified and a concession is made to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty, the modification is considered a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”). All TDRs are initially classified as impaired. Unallocated component An unallocated component is maintained to cover uncertainties that could affect management’s estimate of probable losses. The unallocated component of the allowance reflects the margin of imprecision inherent in the underlying assumptions used in the methodologies for estimating allocated and general reserves in the portfolio. |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Premises and equipment Land is carried at cost. Buildings, leasehold improvements and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the expected terms of the leases, if shorter. Expected terms include lease option periods to the extent that the exercise of such options is reasonably assured. |
Bank Owned Life Insurance [Policy Text Block] | Bank-owned life insurance Bank-owned life insurance policies are reflected on the consolidated balance sheets at cash surrender value. Changes in cash surrender value are reflected in noninterest income, and are not subject to income taxes. |
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Transfers of financial assets Transfers of an entire financial asset, a group of entire financial assets, or a participating interest in an entire financial asset are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company; (2) the transferee obtains the right to pledge or exchange the transferred assets; and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets. During the normal course of business, the Company may transfer a portion of a financial asset, for example, a participation loan. In order to be eligible for sales treatment, the transfer of the portion of the loan must meet the criteria of a participating interest. If it does not meet criteria of a participating interest, the transfer must be accounted for as a secured borrowing. In order to meet criteria for a participating interest, all cash flows from the loan must be divided proportionately, the rights of each loan holder must have the same priority, the loan holders must have no recourse to the transferor other than standard representations and warranties and no loan holder has the right to pledge or exchange the entire loan. |
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Derivative financial instruments Derivative financial instruments are recognized as assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and measured at fair value. Derivative Loan Commitments Mortgage loan commitments are referred to as derivative loan commitments if the loan that will result from exercise of the commitment will be held for sale upon funding. Loan commitments that are derivatives are recognized at fair value, including servicing values, on the consolidated balance sheet in other assets and other liabilities with changes in their fair values recorded in miscellaneous income. Fair values of the loan commitments are recognized based on changes in the fair value of the underlying mortgage due to interest rate changes, changes in the probability the derivative loan commitment will be exercised, and the passage of time. In estimating fair value, the Company assigns a probability to a loan commitment based on the expectation that it will be exercised and the loan will be funded. Forward Loan Sale Commitments To protect against the price risk inherent in derivative loan commitments, the Company utilizes “best efforts” forward loan sale commitments to mitigate the risk of potential decreases in the values of loans that would result from the exercise of the derivative loan commitments. Forward loan sale commitments are recognized at fair value on the consolidated balance sheet in other assets and other liabilities with changes in their fair values recorded in miscellaneous income. Fair values for forward loan sale commitments are based on changes in the fair values of the underlying loans. |
Advertising Cost, Policy, Expensed Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block] | Advertising costs Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income taxes Deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to temporary differences between the book and tax bases of certain assets and liabilities, and are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, as recently occurred with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (see Note 12), deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax assets when, based upon the available evidence including historical and projected taxable income, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company does not have any uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2017 or 2016 which require accrual or disclosure. The Company records interest and penalties as part of income tax expense. No interest or penalties were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. |
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] | Share-based compensation plans The Company measures and recognizes compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions based on the grant date fair value of the equity instruments issued. Share-based compensation is recognized over the period the employee is required to provide services for the award. Reductions in compensation expense associated with forfeited options are estimated at the date of grant, and this estimated forfeiture rate is adjusted annually based on actual forfeiture experience. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options granted. |
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Policy [Policy Text Block] | Employee stock ownership plan Compensation expense for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) is recorded at an amount equal to the shares allocated by the ESOP multiplied by the average fair market value of the shares during the period. The Company recognizes compensation expense ratably over the year based on the number of shares expected to be allocated by the ESOP. Unearned compensation applicable to the ESOP is reflected as a reduction of stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheet. The difference between the average fair market value and the cost of the shares allocated by the ESOP is recorded as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity. |
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Comprehensive income Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income. Although certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the stockholders’ equity section of the consolidated balance sheets, such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income. December 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale $ 44 $ (374) Tax effect 2 145 Net-of- tax amount 46 (229) Stranded effect of tax rate change (Note 12) (7) $ 39 $ (229) |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Earnings per share Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Unallocated ESOP shares are not deemed outstanding for earnings per share calculations. Under the Company’s 2012 and 2016 Equity Incentive Plans, stock awards contain non-forfeitable dividend rights. Accordingly, these shares are considered outstanding for computation of basic earnings per share. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to outstanding stock options are determined using the treasury stock method. Years Ended December 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands, except per share data) Net income applicable to common stock $ 3,185 $ 2,936 Average number of common shares issued 2,491 2,465 Less: Average unallocated ESOP shares (122) (135) Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate basic earnings per common share 2,369 2,330 Effect of dilutive stock options 86 37 Average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate diluted earnings per common share 2,455 2,367 Earnings per common share: Basic $ 1.34 $ 1.26 Diluted $ 1.30 $ 1.24 There were no anti-dilutive options for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Anti-dilutive shares are common stock equivalents with exercise prices in excess of the average market value of the Company’s stock for the periods presented. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Recent accounting pronouncements Effective January 1, 2017, the Company adopted Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718). Effective January 1, 2017 the Company adopted ASU 2017-08, Receivables - Non-refundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20), In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Topic 605, Revenue Recognition In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10) Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842 In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326), In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation |