Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] | NOTE 6. LOANS Outstanding loan balances consist of the following at June 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014: June 30, December 31, (Amounts in thousands) 2015 2014 Commercial $ 143,088 $ 150,253 Real estate – construction loans 27,858 30,099 Real estate – commercial (investor) 237,375 215,114 Real estate – commercial (owner occupied) 136,981 119,093 Real estate – ITIN loans 51,249 52,830 Real estate – mortgage 12,209 13,156 Real estate – equity lines 46,463 44,981 Consumer 44,482 35,210 Other 69 162 Gross loans 699,774 660,898 Deferred fees and costs, net 403 157 Loans, net of deferred fees and costs 700,177 661,055 Allowance for loan and lease losses (11,402 ) (10,820 ) Net loans $ 688,775 $ 650,235 Gross loan balances in the table above include net purchase discounts of $2.3 million and $998 thousand as of June 30, 2015 , and December 31, 2014, respectively. Loans are reported as past due when any portion of the principal and interest are not received by the due date. The days past due will continue to increase for each day until full principal and interest are received (i.e. if payment is not received within 30 days of the due date, the loan will be considered 30 days past due; if payment is not received within 60 days of the due date, the loan will be considered 60 days past due, etc.). Loans that become 90 days past due will be placed in nonaccrual status unless well secured and in the process of collection. Age analysis of gross loan balances for past due loans, segregated by class of loans, as of June 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014, was as follows: Greater Recorded 30-59 60-89 Than 90 Investment > (Amounts in thousands) Days Past Days Past Days Past Total Past 90 Days and June 30, 2015 Due Due Due Due Current Total Accruing Commercial $ 936 $ — $ 808 $ 1,744 $ 141,344 $ 143,088 $ — Commercial real estate: Construction — — — — 27,858 27,858 — Other 874 — 6,453 7,327 367,029 374,356 — Residential: 1-4 family 564 266 2,011 2,841 60,617 63,458 — Home equities 183 42 — 225 46,238 46,463 — Consumer 95 90 54 239 44,312 44,551 54 Total $ 2,652 $ 398 $ 9,326 $ 12,376 $ 687,398 $ 699,774 $ 54 Greater Recorded 30-59 60-89 Than 90 Investment > (Amounts in thousands) Days Past Days Past Days Past Total Past 90 Days and December 31, 2014 Due Due Due Due Current Total Accruing Commercial $ 2,421 $ 301 $ 2,161 $ 4,883 $ 145,370 $ 150,253 $ — Commercial real estate: Construction — — — — 30,099 30,099 — Other — — 8,464 8,464 325,743 334,207 — Residential: 1-4 family 1,080 122 3,597 4,799 61,187 65,986 — Home equities 145 99 24 268 44,713 44,981 — Consumer 158 57 23 238 35,134 35,372 23 Total $ 3,804 $ 579 $ 14,269 $ 18,652 $ 642,246 $ 660,898 $ 23 A loan is considered impaired when based on current information and events the Company determines it is probable that it will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original loan contract, including scheduled interest payments. Generally, when the Company identifies a loan as impaired, it measures the loan for potential impairment using discounted cash flows, except when the sole remaining source of the repayment for the loan is the liquidation of the collateral. In these cases, the current fair value of collateral is used, less selling costs. The starting point for determining the fair value of collateral is through obtaining external appraisals. Generally, external appraisals are updated every six to twelve months. The Company obtains appraisals from a pre-approved list of independent, third party, local appraisal firms. Approval and addition to the list is based on experience, reputation, character, consistency and knowledge of the respective real estate market. At a minimum, it is ascertained that the appraiser is: (1) currently licensed in the state in which the property is located, (2) is experienced in the appraisal of properties similar to the property being appraised, (3) is actively engaged in the appraisal work, (4) has knowledge of current real estate market conditions and financing trends, (5) is reputable, and (6) is not on Freddie Mac’s nor the Bank’s Exclusionary List of appraisers and brokers. In certain cases appraisals will be reviewed by another independent third party to ensure the quality of the appraisal and the expertise and independence of the appraiser. Upon receipt and review, an external appraisal is utilized to measure a loan for potential impairment. The Company’s impairment analysis documents the date of the appraisal used in the analysis, whether the officer preparing the report deems it current, and, if not, allows for internal valuation adjustments with justification. Typical justified adjustments might include discounts for continued market deterioration subsequent to appraisal date, adjustments for the release of collateral contemplated in the appraisal, or the value of other collateral or consideration not contemplated in the appraisal. An appraisal over one year old in most cases will be considered stale dated and an updated or new appraisal will be required. Any adjustments from appraised value to net realizable value are detailed and justified in the impairment analysis, which is reviewed and approved by the Company’s Chief Credit Officer. Although an external appraisal is the primary source to value collateral dependent loans, the Company may also utilize values obtained through purchase and sale agreements, negotiated short sales, broker price opinions, or the sales price of the note. These alternative sources of value are used only if deemed to be more representative of value based on updated information regarding collateral resolution. Impairment analyses are updated, reviewed and approved on a quarterly basis at or near the end of each reporting period. Based on these processes, the Company does not believe there are significant time lapses for the recognition of additional losses on collateral dependent loans. The following tables summarize impaired loans by loan class as of June 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014: As of June 30, 2015 Unpaid Recorded Principal Related (Amounts in thousands) Investment Balance Allowance With no related allowance recorded: Commercial $ 2,410 $ 2,944 $ — Commercial real estate: Other 7,126 8,855 — Residential: 1-4 family 9,400 12,052 — Home equities 200 201 — Total with no related allowance recorded $ 19,136 $ 24,052 $ — With an allowance recorded: Commercial $ 771 $ 809 $ 149 Commercial real estate: Other 2,519 3,202 526 Residential: 1-4 family 1,971 2,077 302 Home equities 569 569 284 Consumer 34 34 14 Total with an allowance recorded $ 5,864 $ 6,691 $ 1,275 Subtotal: Commercial $ 3,181 $ 3,753 $ 149 Commercial real estate 9,645 12,057 526 Residential 12,140 14,899 586 Consumer 34 34 14 Total impaired loans $ 25,000 $ 30,743 $ 1,275 As of December 31, 2014 Recorded Principal Related (Amounts in thousands) Investment Balance Allowance With no related allowance recorded: Commercial $ 4,298 $ 8,461 $ — Commercial real estate: Other 8,287 12,309 — Residential: 1-4 family 8,714 11,381 — Home equities 201 202 — Total with no related allowance recorded $ 21,500 $ 32,353 $ — With an allowance recorded: Commercial $ 2,299 $ 2,317 $ 314 Commercial real estate: Other 3,466 4,064 432 Residential: 1-4 family 3,529 3,640 506 Home equities 579 579 289 Consumer 35 35 15 Total with an allowance recorded $ 9,908 $ 10,635 $ 1,556 Subtotal: Commercial $ 6,597 $ 10,778 $ 314 Commercial real estate 11,753 16,373 432 Residential 13,023 15,802 795 Consumer 35 35 15 Total impaired loans $ 31,408 $ 42,988 $ 1,556 Had nonaccrual loans performed in accordance with their contractual terms, the Company would have recognized additional interest income, net of tax, of approximately $95 thousand and $160 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively. The Company would have recognized additional interest income, net of tax, of approximately $209 thousand and $328 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively. Nonaccrual loans, segregated by loan class, were as follows: June 30, December 31, (Amounts in thousands) 2015 2014 Commercial $ 3,170 $ 5,112 Commercial real estate: Other 7,611 9,696 Residential: 1-4 family 6,068 6,782 Home equities 24 24 Consumer 34 35 Total $ 16,907 $ 21,649 The following table summarizes average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans by loan class for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014: Three Months Ended Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Average Interest Average Interest Recorded Income Recorded Income (Amounts in thousands) Investment Recognized Investment Recognized Commercial $ 3,509 $ 8 $ 4,295 $ — Commercial real estate: Other 10,006 31 18,402 77 Residential: 1-4 family 11,501 34 12,136 28 Home equities 771 7 1,310 8 Consumer 34 — 29 — Total $ 25,821 $ 80 $ 36,172 $ 113 Six Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 Average Interest Average Interest Recorded Income Recorded Income (Amounts in thousands) Investment Recognized Investment Recognized Commercial $ 4,436 $ 21 $ 6,114 $ 1 Commercial real estate: Other 10,502 63 19,806 184 Residential: 1-4 family 11,767 66 12,214 52 Home equities 773 14 1,268 17 Consumer 34 — — — Total $ 27,512 $ 164 $ 39,402 $ 254 The impaired loans for which these interest income amounts were recognized primarily relate to accruing restructured loans. Loans are reported as troubled debt restructurings when the Bank grants a concession(s) to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties that it would not otherwise consider. Examples of such concessions include a reduction in the loan rate, forgiveness of principal or accrued interest, extending the maturity date(s) significantly, or providing a lower interest rate than would be normally available for a transaction of similar risk. As a result of these concessions, restructured loans are impaired as the Bank will not collect all amounts due, either principal or interest, in accordance with the terms of the original loan agreement. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, impaired loans of $7.6 million and $9.2 million were classified as performing restructured loans, respectively. The restructurings were granted in response to borrower financial difficulty, and generally provide for a temporary modification of loan repayment terms. In order for a restructured loan to be on accrual status, the loan’s collateral coverage generally will be greater than or equal to 100% of the loan balance, the loan is current on payments, and the borrower must demonstrate the ability to make payments from a verified source of cash flow. The Company had no obligations to lend additional funds on the restructured loans as of June 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014. As of June 30, 2015, the Company had $19.9 million in troubled debt restructurings compared to $23.5 million as of December 31, 2014. As of June 30, 2015, the Company had 121 loans that qualified as troubled debt restructurings, of which 103 loans were performing according to their restructured terms. Troubled debt restructurings represented 2.85% of gross loans as of June 30, 2015, compared with 3.55% at December 31, 2014. The types of modifications offered can generally be described in the following categories: Rate Maturity Payment deferral The following tables present the period ended balances of newly restructured loans and the types of modifications that occurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively: For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended Rate & Payment Payment (Amounts in thousands) Rate Deferral Deferral Total Maturity Rate Total Residential: 1-4 family $ — $ 209 $ — $ 209 $ — $ 153 $ 153 Total $ — $ 209 $ — $ 209 $ — $ 153 $ 153 For the Six Months Ended For the Six Months Ended Rate & Payment Payment (Amounts in thousands) Rate Deferral Deferral Total Maturity Rate Total Commercial $ — $ — $ 761 $ 761 $ 692 $ — $ 692 Residential: 1-4 family 112 262 104 478 — 153 153 Total $ 112 $ 262 $ 865 $ 1,239 $ 692 $ 153 $ 845 The tables below provide information regarding the number of loans where the contractual terms have been restructured in a manner which grants a concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Pre- Post- Pre- Post- Modification Modification Modification Modification Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding (Amounts in thousands) Number of Recorded Recorded Number of Recorded Recorded Troubled Debt Restructurings Contracts Investment Investment Contracts Investment Investment Residential: 1-4 family 3 $ 263 $ 209 2 $ 150 $ 154 Total 3 $ 263 $ 209 2 $ 150 $ 154 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Pre- Post- Pre- Post- Modification Modification Modification Modification Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding (Amounts in thousands) Number of Recorded Recorded Number of Recorded Recorded Troubled Debt Restructurings Contracts Investment Investment Contracts Investment Investment Commercial 1 $ 823 $ 823 1 $ 700 $ 700 Residential: 1-4 family 6 522 485 2 150 154 Total 7 $ 1,345 $ 1,308 3 $ 850 $ 854 The following tables present loans modified as troubled debt restructurings within the previous 12 months for which there was a payment default during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014: For the Three Months Ended For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Number of Recorded Number of Recorded Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted Contracts Investment Contracts Investment Commercial 1 $ 695 2 $ 3,007 Commercial real estate: Other — — 1 391 Total 1 $ 695 3 $ 3,398 For the Six Months Ended For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Number of Recorded Number of Recorded Troubled Debt Restructurings That Subsequently Defaulted Contracts Investment Contracts Investment Commercial 1 $ 695 2 $ 3,007 Commercial real estate: Other — — 1 391 Residential: 1-4 family — — 1 86 Total 1 $ 695 4 $ 3,484 The Company defines a performing loan as a loan where any installment of principal or interest is not 90 days or more past due, and management believes the ultimate collection of original contractual principal and interest is likely. The Company defines a nonperforming loan as an impaired loan which may be on nonaccrual, 90 days past due and still accruing, or has been restructured and is not in compliance with its modified terms, and our ultimate collection of original contractual principal and interest is uncertain. The foundation or primary factor in determining the appropriate credit quality indicators is the degree of a debtor’s willingness and ability to perform as agreed. Performing and nonperforming loans, segregated by class of loans, are as follows at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014: June 30, 2015 (Amounts in thousands) Performing Nonperforming Total Commercial $ 139,918 $ 3,170 $ 143,088 Commercial real estate: Construction 27,858 — 27,858 Other 366,745 7,611 374,356 Residential: 1-4 family 57,390 6,068 63,458 Home equities 46,439 24 46,463 Consumer 44,463 88 44,551 Total $ 682,813 $ 16,961 $ 699,774 December 31, 2014 (Amounts in thousands) Performing Nonperforming Total Commercial $ 145,141 $ 5,112 $ 150,253 Commercial real estate: Construction 30,099 — 30,099 Other 324,511 9,696 334,207 Residential: 1-4 family 59,204 6,782 65,986 Home equities 44,957 24 44,981 Consumer 35,314 58 35,372 Total $ 639,226 $ 21,672 $ 660,898 In conjunction with evaluating the performing versus nonperforming nature of the Company’s loan portfolio, management evaluates the following credit risk and other relevant factors in determining the appropriate credit quality indicator (grade) for each loan class: Pass Grade ● Strong Cash Flows – borrower’s cash flows must meet or exceed the Company’s minimum debt service coverage ratio. ● Collateral Margin – generally, the borrower must have pledged an acceptable collateral class with an adequate collateral margin. ● Qualitative Factors – in addition to meeting the Company’s minimum cash flow and collateral requirements, a number of other qualitative factors are also factored into assigning a pass grade including the borrower’s level of leverage (debt to equity), prospects, history and experience in their industry, credit history, and any other relevant factors including a borrower’s character. Those borrowers who qualify for unsecured loans must fully demonstrate above average cash flows and strong secondary sources of repayment to mitigate the lack of unpledged collateral. Watch Grade ● Adequate Cash Flows – borrowers in this category demonstrate adequate cash flows and debt service coverage ratios, but also exhibit one or more less than positive conditions such as declining trends in the level of cash flows, increasing or sole reliance on secondary sources of cash flows, and/or do not meet the Company’s minimum debt service coverage ratio. However, cash flow remains at acceptable levels to meet debt service requirements. ● Adequate Collateral Margin – the collateral securing the debt remains adequate but also exhibits a declining trend in value or expected volatility due to macro or industry specific conditions. The current collateral value, less selling costs, remains adequate to cover the outstanding debt under a liquidation scenario. ● Qualitative Factors – while the borrower’s cash flow and collateral margin generally remain adequate, one or more quantitative and qualitative factors may also factor into assigning a Watch Grade including the borrower’s level of leverage (debt to equity), deterioration in prospects, limited experience in their industry, newly formed company, overall deterioration in the industry, negative trends or recent events in a borrower’s credit history, deviation from core business, and any other relevant factors. Special Mention Grade The following represents potential characteristics of a Special Mention Grade but do not necessarily generate automatic reclassification into this loan grade: ● Adequate Cash Flows – borrowers in this category demonstrate adequate cash flows and debt service coverage ratios, but also reflect adverse trends in operations or continuing financial deterioration that, if it does not stabilize and reverse in a reasonable timeframe, retirement of the debt may be jeopardized. ● Adequate Collateral Margin – the collateral securing the debt remains adequate but also exhibits a continuing declining trend in value or volatility due to macro or industry specific conditions. The current collateral value, less selling costs, remains adequate, but should the negative collateral trend continue, the full recovery of the outstanding debt under a liquidation scenario could be jeopardized. ● Qualitative Factors – while the borrower’s cash flow and/or collateral margin continue to deteriorate but generally remain adequate, one or more quantitative and qualitative factors may also be factoring into assigning a Special Mention Grade including inadequate or incomplete loan documentation, perfection of collateral, inadequate credit structure, borrower unable or unwilling to produce current and adequate financial information, and any other relevant factors. Substandard Grade The following represents, but is not limited to, the potential characteristics of a Substandard Grade and do not necessarily generate automatic reclassification into this loan grade: ● Sustained or substantial deteriorating financial trends, ● Unresolved management problems, ● Collateral is insufficient to repay debt; collateral is not sufficiently supported by independent sources, such as asset-based financial audits, appraisals, or equipment evaluations, ● Improper perfection of lien position, which is not readily correctable, ● Unanticipated and severe decline in market values, ● High reliance on secondary source of repayment, ● Legal proceedings, such as bankruptcy or a divorce, which has substantially decreased the borrower’s capacity to repay the debt, ● Fraud committed by the borrower, ● IRS liens that take precedence, ● Forfeiture statutes for assets involved in criminal activities, ● Protracted repayment terms outside of policy that are for longer than the same type of credit in the Company portfolio, ● Any other relevant quantitative or qualitative factor that negatively affects the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Doubtful Grade ● Proposed merger(s), ● Acquisition or liquidation procedures, ● Capital injection, ● Perfecting liens on additional collateral, ● Refinancing plans. Generally, a Doubtful grade does not remain outstanding for a period greater than six months. After six months, the pending events should have either occurred or not occurred. The credit grade should have improved or the principal balance charged against the ALLL. Credit grade definitions, including qualitative factors, for all credit grades are reviewed and approved annually by the Company’s Loan Committee. During the current year, the Company determined that certain amounts in the “pass” and “watch” classifications disclosed in the internal risk ratings table included in the Company’s 2014 Form 10-K were incorrect. Accordingly, $46.9 million have been reclassified from “watch” to “pass” in the December 31, 2014 table below. The following table summarizes internal risk rating by loan class as of June 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014: As of June 30, 2015 Special (Amounts in thousands) Pass Watch Mention Substandard Doubtful Total Commercial $ 117,745 $ 12,606 $ 4,601 $ 8,136 $ — $ 143,088 Commercial real estate: Construction 27,822 36 — — — 27,858 Other 355,529 3,673 5,317 9,837 — 374,356 Residential: 1-4 family 52,728 — 579 10,151 — 63,458 Home equities 42,071 1,745 1,683 964 — 46,463 Consumer 44,197 3 282 69 — 44,551 Total gross loans $ 640,092 $ 18,063 $ 12,462 $ 29,157 $ — $ 699,774 As of December 31, 2014 Pass Watch Special (Amounts in thousands) (Restated) (Restated) Mention Substandard Doubtful Total Commercial $ 121,282 $ 14,116 $ 4,018 $ 10,837 $ — $ 150,253 Commercial real estate: Construction 30,056 43 — — — 30,099 Other 312,844 7,817 869 12,677 — 334,207 Residential: 1-4 family 53,490 — — 12,496 — 65,986 Home equities 41,624 2,380 — 977 — 44,981 Consumer 35,279 3 18 72 — 35,372 Total gross loans $ 594,575 $ 24,359 $ 4,905 $ 37,059 $ — $ 660,898 The following tables summarize the ALLL by portfolio for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014: For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Commercial (Amounts in thousands) Commercial Real Estate Residential Consumer Unallocated Total ALLL: Beginning balance $ 3,245 $ 5,314 $ 1,719 $ 572 $ 446 $ 11,296 Charge offs (354 ) (140 ) (126 ) (91 ) — (711 ) Recoveries 722 74 7 14 — 817 Provision (224 ) 199 (120 ) 88 57 — Ending balance $ 3,389 $ 5,447 $ 1,480 $ 583 $ 503 $ 11,402 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Commercial (Amounts in thousands) Commercial Real Estate Residential Consumer Unallocated Total ALLL: Beginning balance $ 3,636 $ 3,490 $ 2,251 $ 214 $ 157 $ 9,748 Charge offs (247 ) (1,031 ) (178 ) — — (1,456 ) Recoveries 54 — 86 — — 140 Provision (109 ) 1,408 174 24 (47 ) 1,450 Ending balance $ 3,334 $ 3,867 $ 2,333 $ 238 $ 110 $ 9,882 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Commercial (Amounts in thousands) Commercial Real Estate Residential Consumer Unallocated Total ALLL: Beginning balance $ 3,503 $ 4,875 $ 1,670 $ 450 $ 322 $ 10,820 Charge offs (406 ) (139 ) (141 ) (204 ) — (890 ) Recoveries 748 668 56 — — 1,472 Provision (456 ) 43 (105 ) 337 181 — Ending balance $ 3,389 $ 5,447 $ 1,480 $ 583 $ 503 $ 11,402 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Commercial (Amounts in thousands) Commercial Real Estate Residential Consumer Unallocated Total ALLL: Beginning balance $ 7,057 $ 2,784 $ 2,493 $ 35 $ 1,803 $ 14,172 Charge offs (3,685 ) (2,406 ) (268 ) — — (6,359 ) Recoveries 455 — 164 — — 619 Provision (493 ) 3,489 (56 ) 203 (1,693 ) 1,450 Ending balance $ 3,334 $ 3,867 $ 2,333 $ 238 $ 110 $ 9,882 The following tables summarize the ALLL and the recorded investment in loans and leases as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. As of June 30, 2015 Commercial (Amounts in thousands) Commercial Real Estate Residential Consumer Unallocated Total ALLL: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 149 $ 526 $ 586 $ 14 $ — $ 1,275 Collectively evaluated for impairment 3,240 4,921 894 569 503 10,127 Total $ 3,389 $ 5,447 $ 1,480 $ 583 $ 503 $ 11,402 Gross loans: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 3,181 $ 9,645 $ 12,140 $ 34 $ — $ 25,000 Collectively evaluated for impairment 139,907 392,569 97,781 44,517 — 674,774 Total $ 143,088 $ 402,214 $ 109,921 $ 44,551 $ — $ 699,774 As of December 31, 2014 Commercial (Amounts in thousands) Commercial Real Estate Residential Consumer Unallocated Total ALLL: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 314 $ 432 $ 795 $ 15 $ — $ 1,556 Collectively evaluated for impairment 3,189 4,443 875 435 322 9,264 Total $ 3,503 $ 4,875 $ 1,670 $ 450 $ 322 $ 10,820 Gross loans: Individually evaluated for impairment $ 6,597 $ 11,753 $ 13,023 $ 35 $ — $ 31,408 Collectively evaluated for impairment 143,656 352,553 97,944 35,337 — 629,490 Total $ 150,253 $ 364,306 $ 110,967 $ 35,372 $ — $ 660,898 The ALLL totaled $11.4 million or 1.63% of total gross loans at June 30, 2015 and $10.8 million or 1.64% at December 31, 2014. In addition, as of June 30, 2015, the Company had $199.7 million in commitments to extend credit, and recorded a reserve for unfunded commitments of $695 thousand in other liabilities Consolidated Balance Sheets The ALLL is based upon estimates of loan and lease losses and is maintained at a level considered adequate to provide for probable losses inherent in the outstanding loan portfolio. The Company’s ALLL methodology significantly incorporates management’s current judgments, and reflects the reserve amount that is necessary for estimated loan and lease losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio in accordance with ASC Topic 450 Contingencies Receivables. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and reduced by net charge offs. In periodic evaluations of the adequacy of the allowance balance, management considers past loan and lease loss experience by type of credit, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, current economic conditions and other factors. We formally assess the adequacy of the ALLL on a monthly basis. These assessments include the periodic re-grading of classified loans based on changes in their individual credit characteristics including delinquency, seasoning, recent financial performance of the borrower, economic factors, changes in the interest rate environment and other factors as warranted. Loans are initially graded when originated. They are reviewed as they are renewed, when there is a new loan to the same borrower and/or when identified facts demonstrate heightened risk of default. Confirmation of the quality of our grading process is obtained by independent reviews conducted by outside consultants specifically hired for this purpose and by periodic examination by various bank regulatory agencies. Management monitors delinquent loans continuously and identifies problem loans to be evaluated individually for impairment testing. For loans that are determined impaired, a formal impairment measurement is performed at least quarterly on a loan-by-loan basis. Our method for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance includes specific allowances for identified problem loans, an allowance factor for categories of credits and allowances for changing environmental factors (e.g., portfolio trends, concentration of credit, growth, economic factors). Allowances for identified problem loans are based on specific analysis of individual credits. Loss estimation factors for loan categories are based on analysis of local economic factors applicable to each loan category. Allowances for changing environmental factors are management’s best estimate of the probable impact these changes have had on the loan portfolio as a whole. Management believes that the ALLL was adequate as of June 30, 2015. There is, however, no assurance that future loan and lease losses will not exceed the levels provided for in the ALLL and could possibly result in additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses. In addition, bank regulatory authorities, as part of their periodic examination of the Bank, may require additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses in future periods if warranted as a result of their review. As of June 30, 2015, approximately 74% of our gross loan portfolio is secured by real estate, and a significant decline in real estate market values may require an increase in the ALLL. The U.S. recession, the housing market downturn, and low real estate values in our markets have negatively impacted aspects of our residential development, commercial real estate, commercial construction and commercial loan portfolios. Deterioration in our markets may adversely affect our loan portfolio and may lead to additional charges to the provision for loan and lease losses. All impaired loans are individually evaluated for impairment. If the measurement of each impaired loans’ value is less than the recorded investment in the loan, we recognize this impairment and adjust the carrying value of the loan to fair value through the ALLL. For collateral dependent loans, this can be accomplished by charging off the impaired portion of the loan based on the underlying value of the collateral. For non collateral dependent loans the Company establishes a specific component within the ALLL based on the present value of the future cash flows. If the Bank determines the sources of repayment will not result in a reasonable probability that the carrying value of a loan can be recovered, the amount of a loan’s specific impairment is charged off against the ALLL. Impairment reserves on non-collateral dependent restructured loans are measured by comparing the present value of expected future cash flows on the restructured loans discounted at the interest rate of the original loan agreement to the loan’s carrying value. These impairment reserves are recognized as a specific component to be provided for in the ALLL. The unallocated portion of ALLL provides for coverage of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio but not captured in the credit loss factors that are utilized in the risk rating-based component, or in the specific impairment reserve component of the ALLL, and acknowledges the inherent imprecision of all loss prediction models. As of June 30, 2015, the unallocated allowance amount represented 4% of the ALLL, compared to 3% at December 31, 2014. The ALLL composition should not be interpreted as an indication of specific amounts or loan categories in which future charge offs may occur. The Company has lending policies and procedures in place with the objective of optimizing loan income within an accepted risk tolerance level. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures annually. Monitoring and reporting systems supplement the review process with regular frequency as related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, potential problem loans, loan delinquencies, and nonperforming loans. The following is a brief summary, by loan type, of management’s evaluation of the general risk characteristics and underwriting standards: Commercial Loans Most commercial loans are generally secured by the assets being financed and other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory. Management may also incorporate a personal guarantee; however, some short term loans may be extended on an unsecured basis. Repayment of commercial loans secured by accounts receivable may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers. In addition, the Company maintains a commercial loan with its former mortgage subsidiary in which mortgage loans are pledged as collateral. Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”) Loans The properties securing the Company’s CRE portfolio are diverse in terms of type and primary source of repayment. This diversity helps reduce the Company’s exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single industry. Management monitors and evaluates CRE loans based on occupancy status (investor versus owner o |