Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ' |
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | ' |
Note 1: | Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
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Nature of Operations |
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Madison County Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Madison County Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), is engaged in in providing a full range of banking and financial services to individual and corporate customers in the areas surrounding Madison, Nebraska. The Bank is subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Company is subject to the regulation of the Federal Reserve Board and the Bank is subject to the regulation of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and both undergo periodic examinations by such authority. |
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Principles of Consolidation |
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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
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Use of Estimates |
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
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Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and fair values of financial instruments. |
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Cash Equivalents |
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The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, cash equivalents consisted primarily of interest earning demand deposits. |
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The Bank is required to maintain reserve funds in cash and/or deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank. The reserves required at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, were $0 and $3, respectively. |
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Effective July 21, 2010, the FDIC’s insurance limits were permanently increased to $250. At December 31, 2013, cash and cash equivalents of $14 held at the Federal Home Loan Bank and $38 held at the Federal Reserve Bank, were not federally insured. |
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Certificates of Deposit |
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Certificates of deposit are carried at cost and mature within one to ten years. |
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Investment Securities |
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Certain debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held to maturity” and recorded at amortized cost. Securities not classified as held to maturity, including equity securities with readily determinable fair values, are investment securities classified as “available for sale” and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income. Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities. Gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method. |
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In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent of the Company to sell or whether it would be more-likely-than-not required to sell its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. |
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For debt securities with fair value below amortized cost when the Company does not intend to sell a debt security, and it is more likely than not the Company will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, it recognizes the credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security in earnings and the remaining portion in other comprehensive income. For held-to-maturity debt securities, the amount of an other-than-temporary impairment recorded in other comprehensive income for the noncredit portion of a previous other-than-temporary impairment is amortized prospectively over the remaining life of the security on the basis of the timing of future estimated cash flows of the security. |
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Loans Held for Sale |
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Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or fair value in the aggregate. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to noninterest income. Gains and losses on loan sales are recorded in noninterest income upon sale of the loan. |
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Loans Receivable |
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Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoffs are reported at their outstanding principal balances adjusted for unearned income, charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, any unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. |
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For loans amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance. Premiums and discounts are amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan. |
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For loans not secured by real estate or loans secured by real estate with loan-to-value ratios of 80% or more, the accrual of interest is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. For loans secured by real estate with a loan-to-value ratio of less than 80%, the accrual of interest is discontinued after the loan is 120 days past due. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. For all loan classes, the entire balance of the loan is considered past due if the minimum payment contractually required to be paid is not received by the contractual due date. For all loan classes, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. |
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For all loan portfolio segments, the Company promptly charges-off loans, or portions thereof, when available information confirms that specific loans are uncollectible based on information that includes, but is not limited to, (1) the deteriorating financial condition of the borrower, (2) declining collateral values, and/or (3) legal action, including bankruptcy, that impairs the borrower’s ability to adequately meet its obligations. For impaired loans that are considered to be solely collateral dependent, a partial charge-off is recorded when a loss has been confirmed by an updated appraisal or other appropriate valuation of the collateral. |
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For all loan classes, interest accrued but not collected for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged off are reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Nonaccrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. The Company requires a period of satisfactory performance of not less than six months before returning a nonaccrual loan to accrual status. There were no changes in the Company’s nonaccrual policy during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. |
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When cash payments are received on impaired loans in each loan class, the Company records the payment as interest income unless collection of the remaining recorded principal amount is doubtful, at which time payments are used to reduce the principal balance of the loan. Troubled debt restructured loans recognize interest income on an accrual basis at the renegotiated rate if the loan is in compliance with the modified terms. |
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Allowance for Loan Losses |
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The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to income. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. |
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The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectibility of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. |
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The allowance consists of general and allocated components. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on the product of the historical loss experience rate, adjusted by certain qualitative factors in basis points, and the portfolio balance for each loan segment. The historical loss experience rate is determined for each loan portfolio segment and is based on the actual loss history experienced by the Company over the prior four years. Management believes the four year historical loss experience methodology is appropriate in the current economic environment. The qualitative factors considered include changes in experience of lending staff, lending policies and procedures; changes in loan review and oversight, changes in collection, charge-off and recovery practices; changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio; changes in the volume and severity of nonperforming loans; the existence and effect of any concentrations of credit and changes in the level of such concentrations; changes in the underlying collateral and changes in current, national and local economic and business conditions. |
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The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. |
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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 based on the loan’s current payment status and the borrower’s financial condition including available sources of cash flows. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for non-homogenous type loans such as commercial, non-owner residential and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. For impaired loans where the Company utilizes the discounted cash flows to determine the level of impairment, the Company includes the entire change in the present value of cash flows as bad debt expense. |
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The fair values of collateral-dependent impaired loans are based on independent appraisals of the collateral. In general, the Company acquires an updated appraisal upon identification of impairment and annually thereafter for commercial non-real estate, commercial real estate and multi-family real estate loans. After determining the collateral value as described, the fair value is calculated based on the determined collateral value less selling expenses. |
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Segments of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated for impairment based on the segment’s historical loss experience adjusted for changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that affect repayment of the loans. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment measurements, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement due to financial difficulties of the borrower. |
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Premises and Equipment |
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Premises and equipment are carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method for premises and the declining balance method for equipment based principally on the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are seven to 40 years for buildings and improvements, five to 15 years for furniture and equipment, five years for automobiles and three years for software. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred while major additions and improvements are capitalized. Gains and losses on dispositions are included in current operations. |
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Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka |
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka stock is a required investment for institutions in our market area that are members of the Federal Home Loan Bank system. The required investment in the common stock is based on a predetermined formula. |
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Management periodically evaluates the FHLB stock for impairment. Determination of whether the FHLB stock is impaired is based on the assessment of the ultimate recoverability of cost rather than by recognizing declines in value. The determination of whether a decline affects the ultimate recoverability of costs is influenced by the significance of the decline in net assets compared to the capital of the FHLB and the length of time this situation has persisted; the ability of the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and operating performance; the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on member institutions and customer base and the liquidity position of the FHLB. Management believes that no impairment charge on FHLB of Topeka stock is necessary at December 31, 2013. |
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Foreclosed Assets Held for Sale |
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Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less cost to sell at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in noninterest expense. There were no foreclosed assets held for sale at December 31, 2013 or 2012. |
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Bank-Owned Life insurance |
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Bank-owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contracts at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at settlement. Changes in the net cash surrender value of the policies, as well as insurance proceeds received are reflected in noninterest income on the consolidated statements of income and are not subject to income taxes. |
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Goodwill |
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Goodwill is tested annually for impairment. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, a goodwill impairment is indicated and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. Subsequent increases in goodwill value are not recognized in the financial statements. |
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Intangible Assets |
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Intangible assets are being amortized on an accelerated basis over a period of 15 years. Such assets are periodically evaluated as to the recoverability of their carrying value. |
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Income Taxes |
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The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance (ASC 740, Income Taxes). The income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur. Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. |
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Uncertain tax positions are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination. The term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50 percent; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment. |
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The Company recognizes interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of income tax expense. |
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The Company files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiaries. |
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Earnings Per Share |
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Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional potential 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. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate solely to outstanding stock options and are determined using the treasury stock method. |
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Unearned ESOP shares, which are not vested, are excluded from the computation of average shares outstanding. The Company had no outstanding options during 2013 and 2012. |
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Comprehensive Income |
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Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes. Other comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive income consist entirely of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on available-for-sale investment securities. |
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Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments |
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Financial instruments include off-balance-sheet credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial lines and letters of credit, issued to meet customer financing needs. The face amount for these items represents the exposure to loss, before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded. |
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Management estimates losses on off-balance-sheet credit instruments using the same methodology as for portfolio loans. Additions to the allowance for losses on off-balance-sheet credit instruments are made by charges to the provision for losses and credits to other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. |