Loans And Allowance for Loan Losses | (3) Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses The Bank has six loan segments for financial reporting purposes, residential real estate, commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, construction and land development, consumer, and other. The Bank classifies its loan portfolio based on the underlying collateral utilized to secure each loan. These classifications are consistent with those utilized in the Quarterly Report of Condition and Income, filed by the Bank with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). · Residential real estate loans are classified into two categories based on the underlying collateral securing the loans. They consist of mortgage loans secured by 1-4 family residential properties, including home equity lines of credit, and multi-family properties secured primarily by apartment buildings. · Commercial and industrial loans include loans to business enterprises issued for commercial, industrial and/or other professional purposes. · Commercial real estate mortgage loans are categorized as such based on investor exposures where repayment is largely dependent upon the operation, refinance, or sale of the underlying real estate. Commercial real estate mortgage loans also include owner occupied commercial real estate which shares a similar risk profile to our commercial and industrial loan products. · Construction and land development loans include loans where the repayment is dependent on the successful operation of the related real estate project. Construction and land development loans include 1-4 family construction projects and commercial construction endeavors such as warehouses, apartments, office and retail space and land acquisition and development. Construction loans can include interest reserve to carry the project through to completion. At September 30, 2015, $1,539,000 was included in the loan balances for interest reserves. · Consumer loans include all loans issued to individuals not included in the residential real estate mortgage classification. Examples of consumer loans are automobile loans and personal lines of credit. · Other loans include all loans not included in the consumer classification, such as unsecured loans to religious organizations. The following table summarizes the balance of loans outstanding by segment and class as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: September 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In Thousands) Residential real estate: Mortgage $ 128,526 110,929 Multi-family 9,259 11,310 Commercial and industrial 285,381 235,911 Commercial real estate 297,385 271,001 Construction and land development 81,580 58,843 Consumer 10,126 5,915 Other 833 875 Total loans 813,090 694,784 Net deferred loan origination costs and fees (1,030 ) (876 ) Less allowance for loan losses (9,632 ) (8,518 ) Net loans $ 802,428 685,390 (a) Asset Quality Commercial loans are assigned risk ratings by the lender that are subject to validation by a third party loan reviewer or the Bank’s internal credit committee. Risk ratings are categorized as pass, special mention, substandard, non-accrual and doubtful. As of September 30, 2015, approximately 72% of the loan portfolio was classified as a commercial loan type and was specifically assigned a pass risk rating. Pass rated loans include all loans other than those included in special mention, substandard, non-accrual and doubtful, which are defined as follows: · Special mention loans have potential weaknesses that deserve close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date. · Substandard loans are inadequately protected by the current worth and paying capacity of the borrower or the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified must have a well defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize collection of the debt. Substandard loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. These loans may be considered impaired, if in management’s judgment, the loan is either collateral dependent or the credit is weakened by the borrower’s financial condition. · Non-accrual loans have the traits of substandard loans; however, repayment of principal and interest is uncertain. The weaknesses of these loans make it more probable than not that repayment of principal and interest will not occur per contractual obligation. · Doubtful loans have the traits of non-accrual loans; however, repayment of principal and interest is doubtful. Loss on all or a portion of principal is anticipated. The following tables present the loan balances (recorded investment) by segment as well as risk rating category as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: Pass Special Mention Substandard Non-accrual Doubtful Total Grade 1-5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Total Grade 8 Grade 9 Loans (In Thousands) September 30, 2015 Residential real estate: Mortgage $ 127,834 - 532 128,366 160 - 128,526 Multi-family 9,259 - - 9,259 - - 9,259 Commercial and industrial 285,107 - 143 285,250 131 - 285,381 Commercial real estate 297,232 - 153 297,385 - - 297,385 Construction and land development 81,156 - 424 81,580 - - 81,580 Consumer 10,099 - - 10,099 27 - 10,126 Other 833 - - 833 - - 833 $ 811,520 - 1,252 812,772 318 - 813,090 Pass Special Mention Substandard Non-accrual Doubtful Total Grade 1-5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Total Grade 8 Grade 9 Loans (In Thousands) December 31, 2014 Residential real estate: Mortgage $ 108,325 - 2,427 110,752 177 - 110,929 Multi-family 11,310 - - 11,310 - - 11,310 Commercial and industrial 235,208 - 214 235,422 489 - 235,911 Commercial real estate 267,567 - 3,434 271,001 - - 271,001 Construction and land development 58,158 - 685 58,843 - - 58,843 Consumer 5,886 - - 5,886 29 - 5,915 Other 875 - - 875 - - 875 $ 687,329 - 6,760 694,089 695 - 694,784 (b) Impaired Loans As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, all loans classified as non-accrual were considered to be impaired. In addition, certain substandard loans were determined to be impaired due to management’s knowledge of certain facts surrounding the credit such as lack of collateral or limited cash flow. The principal balance of these impaired loans amounted to $966,000 as of September 30, 2015 and $3.8 million as of December 31, 2014, respectively. At the date that impaired loans were placed on non-accrual status, the Bank reversed all previously accrued interest income against the current year earnings. The payments received on these loans are applied to the principal balance until the loan qualifies for return to accrual status. Loans are returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current with on time payments for six consecutive months and future payments are reasonably assured. The Bank reviews each impaired loan on a case-by-case basis to determine if the payment should be applied to interest or principal pursuant to regulatory guidelines. Additional information on the Bank’s impaired loans that were evaluated for specific loss allowance as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 including the recorded investment on the balance sheet and the unpaid principal balance is shown below: At September 30, 2015 Recorded Investment Unpaid Principal Balance Related Allowance (In Thousands) Impaired loans with no recorded allowance: Residential real estate: Mortgage $ 160 175 - Commercial and industrial 131 250 - Construction and land development 424 424 - Total 715 849 - Impaired loans with a recorded allowance: Residential real estate: Mortgage 224 224 8 Consumer 27 27 27 Total 251 251 35 Total impaired loans $ 966 1,100 35 At December 31, 2014 Recorded Investment Unpaid Principal Balance Related Allowance (In Thousands) Impaired loans with no recorded allowance: Commercial and industrial $ 172 292 - Total 172 292 - Impaired loans with a recorded allowance: Residential real estate: Mortgage 2,604 2,619 130 Commercial and industrial 317 320 292 Construction and land development 685 685 79 Consumer 29 29 29 Total 3,635 3,653 530 Total impaired loans $ 3,807 3,945 530 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 September 30, 2015 Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized (1) Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized (1) (In Thousands) Impaired loans with no recorded allowance: Residential real estate: Mortgage $ 162 - 166 - Commercial and industrial 131 - 131 - Construction and land development 434 5 449 14 Total 727 5 746 14 Impaired loans with a recorded allowance: Residential real estate: Mortgage 226 2 228 7 Consumer 27 - 28 - Total 253 2 256 7 Total impaired loans $ 980 7 1,002 21 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 September 30, 2014 Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized (1) Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized (1) (In Thousands) Impaired loans with no recorded allowance: Commercial and industrial $ 131 - 131 - Total 131 - 131 - Impaired loans with a recorded allowance: Residential real estate: Mortgage 2,624 34 2,627 75 Commercial and industrial 552 - 559 2 Construction and land development 2,596 12 2,742 37 Consumer 30 - 31 - Total 5,802 46 5,959 114 Total impaired loans $ 5,933 46 6,090 114 (1) Includes income recognized in earnings for impaired accruing loans only. All non-accrual loans did not have any interest recognized in the three or nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. (c) Non-accrual and Past Due Loans A loan is considered past due when payment is 30 days or more late based on the contractual terms of the loan. As shown in the table below, the Bank had $384,000 and $8,000 of loans past due 30 days or more that were still accruing as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The following tables present past due balances at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and by loan segment allocated between performing and non-accrual status: 30-89 days past due and accruing 90 days or more past due and accruing Total past due and accruing Current and accruing Non-accrual Total Loans (In Thousands) September 30, 2015 Residential real estate: Mortgage $ 86 - 86 128,280 160 128,526 Multi-family - - - 9,259 - 9,259 Commercial and industrial 144 - 144 285,106 131 285,381 Commercial real estate 154 - 154 297,231 - 297,385 Construction and land development - - - 81,580 - 81,580 Consumer - - - 10,099 27 10,126 Other - - - 833 - 833 $ 384 - 384 812,388 318 813,090 30-89 days past due and accruing 90 days or more past due and accruing Total past due and accruing Current and accruing Non-accrual Total Loans (In Thousands) December 31, 2014 Residential real estate: Mortgage $ - - - 110,752 177 110,929 Multi-family - - - 11,310 - 11,310 Commercial and industrial - - - 235,422 489 235,911 Commercial real estate - - - 271,001 - 271,001 Construction and land development - - - 58,843 - 58,843 Consumer 8 - 8 5,878 29 5,915 Other - - - 875 - 875 $ 8 - 8 694,081 695 694,784 At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, all loans classified as non-accrual were deemed to be impaired. The principal balance of these non-accrual loans amounted to $318,000 and $695,000 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. At the date such loans were placed on non-accrual status, the Bank reversed all previously accrued interest income against current year earnings. Had these non-accruing loans been on accruing status, interest income would have been higher by $48,000 and $72,000 for the periods ended September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Management elected to not record payments received in interest income during the periods ended September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. (d) Troubled Debt Restructure (TDR) The Bank attempts to work with borrowers, when advantageous to both parties to extend or modify terms to better align with the borrowers current ability to repay. These extensions and modifications are made in accordance with internal policies, which conform to regulatory guidance. Each modification is unique to the borrower and is evaluated separately, and as such, qualification criteria and payments terms consider the borrower’s current and prospective ability to comply with the modified terms of the loan. A modification is classified as a TDR if the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and it is determined that the Bank has granted a concession to the borrower that would have otherwise not been granted and is not available to other borrowers. The Bank may determine that a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty if the borrower is currently in default on any debt, or if it is probable that a borrower may default in the foreseeable future without a modification. Examples of concessions that would qualify as a TDR include: 1) a reduction in interest rates, 2) extension of the maturity date at a rate lower than current market rate for a new loan with similar risk, 3) principal forgiveness, 4) reduction of accrued interest, or 5) a period of interest only payments. When evaluating if it is in the Bank’s interest to restructure troubled debt, management may consider whether the borrower has provided additional collateral or guarantors and whether such additions adequately compensate the Bank for the restructured terms. The determination of whether a restructuring of a loan meets the criteria for classification as a TDR is subjective in nature and management’s judgment is required in the evaluation process. As of September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 there were $424,000 and $2.9 million, respectively, of TDRs that were performing. As of September 30, 2015, one mortgage loan was classified as a TDR. As of September 30, 2014 the TDRs were categorized as one mortgage loan and one construction and land development loan. A TDR is considered an impaired loan pursuant to U.S. GAAP. No loans were restructured or modified due to declining credit quality during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. Of the $2.9 million in loans reported as TDRs as of December 31, 2014, $2.4 million was paid off during the period ended September 30, 2015. No TDRs were foreclosed upon during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. As of September 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, there were no commitments to lend additional funds to debtors owing receivables whose terms have been modified in a TDR. (e) Allowance for Loan Losses The adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is assessed by management at the end of each calendar quarter. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. There were no changes to the allowance for loan losses methodology during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Key components of the estimation process are as follows: (1) loans determined by management to be impaired are evaluated individually and specific allowances are determined based on the difference between the outstanding loan amount and the net realizable value of the present value of expected future cash flows or the collateral less estimated cost to sell (if collateral dependent); (2) loans not meeting the definition of impairment are segmented based on similar collateral types and evaluated on a pool basis; (3) loss rates for the segments are calculated based on historical gross charge offs (or minimum loss rates if no historical gross charge offs) over the lookback period determined to be most appropriate by management and, multiplied by the loss emergence period (LEP). The LEP is the period between when initial deterioration in the borrower’s financial capacity is first identified by Bank personnel to the time of charge-off. The historical loss factors are then adjusted by management to reflect the current outlook for each of the following qualitative factors: · Changes in international, national, regional, and local economic and business conditions and developments that affect the collectability of the portfolio, including the condition of various market segments. · Changes in the experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff. · Changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio and in the terms of loans. · Changes in the volume and severity of past due loans, the volume of nonaccrual loans, and the volume and severity of adversely classified or graded loans. · The existence and effect of any concentrations of credit, and changes in the level of such concentrations. · Changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and collection, charge-off, and recovery practices not considered elsewhere in estimating credit losses. The following table presents the balance in the recorded investment in loans by loan segment based on impairment method: Real Estate Mortgage Real Estate Multi-family Commercial and Industrial Commercial Real Estate Construction and Land Development Consumer Other Total Loans (In Thousands) September 30, 2015 Loans $ 128,526 9,259 285,381 297,385 81,580 10,126 833 813,090 Loans individually evaluated for impairment 384 - 131 - 424 27 - 966 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 128,142 9,259 285,250 297,385 81,156 10,099 833 812,124 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality - - - - - - - - December 31, 2014 Loans $ 110,929 11,310 235,911 271,001 58,843 5,915 875 694,784 Loans individually evaluated for impairment 2,604 - 489 - 685 29 - 3,807 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment 108,325 11,310 235,422 271,001 58,158 5,886 875 690,977 Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality - - - - - - - - Consumer loans less than $25,000 are charged off no later than when the loan becomes 120 days past due. All other loans are charged off when it is determined that the loan is uncollectible. Past due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for loan losses from December 31, 2013 to September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014 to September 30, 2015 by loan segment: Residential Real-Estate Commercial and Industrial Commercial Real Estate Construction and Land Development Consumer Other Total (In Thousands) Balances, June 30, 2015 $ 1,256 2,661 3,267 2,059 63 6 9,312 Charged-off loans - (300 ) - - - - (300 ) Recovery of previously charged-off loans 1 2 - 3 - - 6 Provision for loan losses 305 578 (229 ) (52 ) 14 (2 ) 614 Balances, September 30, 2015 $ 1,562 2,941 3,038 2,010 77 4 9,632 Balances, December 31, 2014 $ 1,244 2,402 3,131 1,675 62 4 8,518 Charged-off loans (6 ) (593 ) - - (8 ) - (607 ) Recovery of previously charged-off loans 2 18 - 79 - - 99 Provision for loan losses 322 1,114 (93 ) 256 23 - 1,622 Balances, September 30, 2015 $ 1,562 2,941 3,038 2,010 77 4 9,632 Balances, June 30, 2014 $ 1,741 2,541 3,245 1,004 94 - 8,625 Charged-off loans - - - - - - - Recovery of previously charged-off loans - - - 4 - - 4 Provision for loan losses (54 ) 32 (133 ) (80 ) 1 12 (222 ) Balances, September 30, 2014 $ 1,687 2,573 3,112 928 95 12 8,407 Balances, December 31, 2013 $ 1,368 1,995 2,754 997 61 29 7,204 Charged-off loans - - - - - - - Recovery of previously charged-off loans 1 - - 15 - - 16 Provision for loan losses 318 578 358 (84 ) 34 (17 ) 1,187 Balances, September 30, 2014 $ 1,687 2,573 3,112 928 95 12 8,407 The following table presents the balance in the allowance for loan losses by loan segment based on impairment method: Residential Real-Estate Commercial and Industrial Commercial Real Estate Construction and Land Development Consumer Other Total (In Thousands) Balances, September 30, 2015 Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 8 - - - 27 - 35 Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment $ 1,554 2,941 3,038 2,010 50 4 9,597 Balances, December 31, 2014 Allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment $ 130 292 - 79 29 - 530 Allowance for loans collectively evaluated for impairment $ 1,114 2,110 3,131 1,596 33 4 7,988 (f) Residential Lending At September 30, 2015, the Bank had approximately $18.4 million of mortgage loans held-for-sale compared with approximately $27.2 million at December 31, 2014. Loans held-for-sale are carried at the lower of cost or market and consist of two distinct groups, secondary market and portfolio mortgage loans held-for-sale. Secondary market loans are typically sold at or before loan closing to an investor on a loan-by-loan basis and generally settle within two to four weeks of loan closing. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 the Bank had $6.4 million and $4.7 million, respectively of secondary market loans. Portfolio mortgage loans held-for-sale are maintained on the Bank’s core loan accounting system and sold in bulk or individually generally within one year of being classified as held-for-sale. All loan sales executed by the Bank include the transfer of servicing rights to the investor. The Bank had $12.0 million and $22.6 million of portfolio mortgage loans held-for-sale as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2015 the Bank sold $16.5 million of portfolio loans held-for-sale for a gain of $314,000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 the Bank sold $42.2 million of portfolio loans held-for-sale for a gain of $866,000. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 the Bank sold $18.3 million of portfolio loans held-for-sale loan for a gain of $410,000. The secondary market mortgage sales are sold typically on a best efforts basis to investors that follow conventional government sponsored entities and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines. Generally, the investor has delegated underwriting authority to the Bank. Credit risk is generally transferred to the investors upon sale, however, the investors may have recourse rights for up to six months after the loan sale during which the Bank would be obligated to repurchase the loan if the borrower defaults during the recourse period. Also, the purchase agreements require the Bank to make certain representations and warranties regarding the existence and sufficiency of file documentation and the absence of fraud by borrowers or other third parties such as appraisers in connection with obtaining the loan. If it is determined that the loans sold were in breach of these representations or warranties, the Bank is obligated to either repurchase the loan for the unpaid principal balance and related investor fees or make the investor whole for the economic benefits of the loan. Based on information currently available, management believes that it does not have a material exposure to losses arising from borrower defaults or faulty representations and warranties that it has made in connection with its mortgage loan sales. For portfolio mortgages, the Bank determines at origination if the loan will be held-for-investment or held-for-sale. If circumstances arise after origination that the loan is no longer sellable to investors or could be sold it is moved accordingly. At September 30, 2015, the Bank has $128.5 million of home equity and consumer mortgage loans which are secured by first or second liens on residential properties. Foreclosure activity in this portfolio has been minimal. Any foreclosures on these loans are handled by designated Bank personnel and external legal counsel, as appropriate, following established policies regarding legal and regulatory requirements. The Bank has not imposed any freezes on foreclosures. Based on information currently available, management believes that it does not have material exposure to faulty foreclosure practices. |