LOANS | 6. LOANS The following table sets forth the major classifications of loans: ( In thousands March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Commercial real estate mortgage loans $ 1,339,992 $ 1,293,906 Multi-family mortgage loans 601,747 595,280 Residential real estate mortgage loans 493,153 464,264 Commercial, industrial and agricultural loans 638,711 616,003 Real estate construction and land loans 104,496 107,759 Installment/consumer loans 19,078 21,041 Total loans 3,197,177 3,098,253 Net deferred loan costs and fees 4,720 4,499 Total loans held for investment 3,201,897 3,102,752 Allowance for loan losses (32,812 ) (31,707 ) Loans, net $ 3,169,085 $ 3,071,045 In June 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of Community National Bank (“CNB”) resulting in the addition of $729.4 million of acquired loans recorded at their fair value. There were approximately $331.4 million and $359.4 million of acquired CNB loans remaining as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. In February 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of FNBNY Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary First National Bank of New York (collectively “FNBNY”) resulting in the addition of $89.7 million of acquired loans recorded at their fair value. There were approximately $15.3 million and $15.4 million of acquired FNBNY loans remaining as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Lending Risk The principal business of the Bank is lending in commercial real estate mortgage loans, multi-family mortgage loans, residential real estate mortgage loans, construction loans, home equity loans, commercial, industrial and agricultural loans, land loans and consumer loans. The Bank considers its primary lending area to be Nassau and Suffolk Counties located on Long Island and the New York City boroughs. A substantial portion of the Bank’s loans is secured by real estate in these areas. Accordingly, the ultimate collectability of the loan portfolio is susceptible to changes in market and economic conditions in this region. Commercial Real Estate Mortgages Loans in this classification include income producing investment properties and owner occupied real estate used for business purposes. The underlying properties are located largely in the Bank’s primary market area. The cash flows of the income producing investment properties are adversely impacted by a downturn in the economy as evidenced by increased vacancy rates, which in turn, will have an effect on credit quality. Generally, management seeks to obtain annual financial information for borrowers with loans in excess of $250,000 in this category. In the case of owner-occupied real estate used for business purposes, a weakened economy and resultant decreased consumer and/or business spending will have an adverse effect on credit quality. Multi-Family Mortgages Loans in this classification include income producing residential investment properties of five or more families. The loans are usually made in areas with limited single-family residences generating high demand for these facilities. Loans are made to established owners with a proven and demonstrable record of strong performance. Loans are secured by a first mortgage lien on the subject property with a loan to value ratio generally not exceeding 75%. Repayment is derived generally from the rental income generated from the property and may be supplemented by the owners’ personal cash flow. Credit risk arises with an increase in vacancy rates, property mismanagement and the predominance of non-recourse loans that are customary in the industry. Residential Real Estate Mortgages and Home Equity Loans Loans in these classifications are generally secured by owner-occupied 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, can have an effect on the credit quality in this loan class. The Bank generally does not originate loans with a loan-to-value ratio greater than 80% and does not grant subprime loans. Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Loans Loans in this classification are made to businesses and include term loans, lines of credit, senior secured loans to corporations, equipment financing and taxi medallion loans. Generally, these loans are secured by assets of the business and repayment is expected from the cash flows of the business. A weakened economy, and resultant decreased consumer and/or business spending, will have an effect on the credit quality in this loan class. Real Estate Construction and Land Loans Loans in this classification primarily include land loans to local individuals, contractors and developers for developing the land for sale or for the purpose of making improvements thereon. Repayment is derived primarily from sale of the lots/units including any pre-sold units. Credit risk is affected by market conditions, time to sell at an adequate price and cost overruns. To a lesser extent, this class includes commercial development projects that the Company finances, which in most cases require interest only during construction, and then convert to permanent financing. Construction delays, cost overruns, market conditions and the availability of permanent financing, to the extent such permanent financing is not being provided by the Bank, all affect the credit risk in this loan class. Installment and Consumer Loans Loans in this classification may be either secured or unsecured. Repayment is dependent on the credit quality of the individual borrower and, if applicable, sale of the collateral securing the loan, such as automobiles. Therefore, the overall health of the economy, including unemployment rates and housing prices, will have an effect on the credit quality in this loan class. Credit Quality Indicators The Company categorizes loans into risk categories of pass, special mention, substandard and doubtful based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt including repayment patterns, probable incurred losses, past loss experience, current economic conditions, and various types of concentrations of credit. Assigned risk rating grades are continuously updated as new information is obtained. Loans risk rated special mention; substandard and doubtful are reviewed on a quarterly basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk rating grades: Pass: Special mention: Substandard: Doubtful: The following tables represent loans categorized by class and internally assigned risk grades as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017: March 31, 2018 ( In thousands Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total Commercial real estate: Owner occupied $ 461,080 $ 1,822 $ 20,293 $ - $ 483,195 Non-owner occupied 844,249 8,019 4,529 - 856,797 Multi-family 601,747 - - - 601,747 Residential real estate: Residential mortgage 421,767 5,902 287 - 427,956 Home equity 63,161 1,240 796 - 65,197 Commercial and industrial: Secured 89,564 12,907 13,598 - 116,069 Unsecured 502,073 12,459 8,110 - 522,642 Real estate construction and land loans 104,181 - 315 - 104,496 Installment/consumer loans 19,064 14 - - 19,078 Total loans $ 3,106,886 $ 42,363 $ 47,928 $ - $ 3,197,177 At March 31, 2018, there were $0.4 million and $1.6 million of acquired CNB loans included in the special mention and substandard grades, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.3 million of acquired FNBNY loans included in the special mention and substandard grades, respectively. December 31, 2017 ( In thousands Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total Commercial real estate: Owner occupied $ 451,264 $ 1,796 $ 19,589 $ - $ 472,649 Non-owner occupied 808,612 8,056 4,589 - 821,257 Multi-family 595,280 - - - 595,280 Residential real estate: Residential mortgage 393,029 4,854 290 - 398,173 Home equity 64,601 698 792 - 66,091 Commercial and industrial: Secured 86,116 12,637 13,560 - 112,313 Unsecured 485,598 14,553 3,539 - 503,690 Real estate construction and land loans 107,440 - 319 - 107,759 Installment/consumer loans 21,020 16 5 - 21,041 Total loans $ 3,012,960 $ 42,610 $ 42,683 $ - $ 3,098,253 At December 31, 2017, there were $0.4 million and $1.6 million of acquired CNB loans included in the special mention and substandard grades, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.3 million of acquired FNBNY loans included in the special mention and substandard grades, respectively. Past Due and Nonaccrual Loans The following tables represent the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 by class of loans, as defined by FASB ASC 310-10: March 31, 2018 ( In thousands 30-59 60-89 >90 Days Nonaccrual Total Past Current Total Loans Commercial real estate: Owner occupied $ 1,450 $ - $ - $ 2,192 $ 3,642 $ 479,553 $ 483,195 Non-owner occupied - - 1,143 425 1,568 855,229 856,797 Multi-family - - - - - 601,747 601,747 Residential real estate: Residential mortgages 1,386 - 1,017 393 2,796 425,160 427,956 Home equity 575 - 280 261 1,116 64,081 65,197 Commercial and industrial: Secured 343 - 225 570 1,138 114,931 116,069 Unsecured 688 47 - 2,078 2,813 519,829 522,642 Real estate construction and land loans - - - 152 152 104,344 104,496 Installment/consumer loans 17 - - - 17 19,061 19,078 Total loans $ 4,459 $ 47 $ 2,665 $ 6,071 $ 13,242 $ 3,183,935 $ 3,197,177 December 31, 2017 ( In thousands 30-59 60-89 >90 Days Nonaccrual Total Past Current Total Loans Commercial real estate: Owner occupied $ 284 $ - $ 175 $ 2,205 $ 2,664 $ 469,985 $ 472,649 Non-owner occupied - - 1,163 - 1,163 820,094 821,257 Multi-family - - - - - 595,280 595,280 Residential real estate: Residential mortgages 2,074 398 - 401 2,873 395,300 398,173 Home equity 329 - 271 161 761 65,330 66,091 Commercial and industrial: Secured 113 41 225 570 949 111,364 112,313 Unsecured 18 35 - 3,618 3,671 500,019 503,690 Real estate construction and land loans - 281 - - 281 107,478 107,759 Installment/consumer loans 36 5 - - 41 21,000 21,041 Total loans $ 2,854 $ 760 $ 1,834 $ 6,955 $ 12,403 $ 3,085,850 $ 3,098,253 There were $1.6 million and $2.4 million of acquired loans that were 30-89 days past due at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. All loans 90 days or more past due that are still accruing interest represent loans acquired from CNB, FNBNY and Hamptons State Bank (“HSB”) which were recorded at fair value upon acquisition. These loans are considered to be accruing as management can reasonably estimate future cash flows and expects to fully collect the carrying value of these acquired loans. Therefore, the difference between the carrying value of these loans and their expected cash flows is being accreted into income. Impaired Loans At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had individually impaired loans as defined by FASB ASC No. 310, “Receivables” of $27.1 million and $22.5 million, respectively. The increase in impaired loans was attributable to troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs”) during the 2018 first quarter, partially offset by a decrease in non-accrual loans. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Bank modified certain commercial and industrial TDRs totaling $6.7 million. For a loan to be considered impaired, management determines after review whether it is probable that the Bank will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Management applies its normal loan review procedures in making these judgments. Impaired loans include individually classified nonaccrual loans and TDRs. For impaired loans, the Bank evaluates the impairment of the loan in accordance with FASB ASC 310-10-35-22. Impairment is determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. For loans that are collateral dependent, the fair value of the collateral is used to determine the fair value of the loan. The fair value of the collateral is determined based on recent appraised values. The fair value of the collateral or present value of expected cash flows is compared to the carrying value to determine if any write-down or specific loan loss allowance allocation is required. The following tables set forth the recorded investment, unpaid principal balance and related allowance by class of loans at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 for individually impaired loans. The tables also set forth the average recorded investment of individually impaired loans and interest income recognized while the loans were impaired during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017: March 31, 2018 Three Months Ended (In thousands) Recorded Unpaid Related Average Interest With no related allowance recorded: Commercial real estate: Owner occupied $ 2,073 $ 2,073 $ - $ 2,073 $ - Non-owner occupied 9,243 9,243 - 8,973 76 Residential real estate: Residential mortgages - - - - - Home equity 100 100 - 100 - Commercial and industrial: Secured 8,727 9,373 - 8,744 56 Unsecured 5,203 5,203 - 4,932 37 Total with no related allowance recorded $ 25,346 $ 25,992 $ - $ 24,822 $ 169 With an allowance recorded: Commercial real estate: Owner occupied $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Non-owner occupied - - - - - Residential real estate: Residential mortgages - - - - - Home equity - - - - - Commercial and industrial: Secured - - - - - Unsecured 1,708 3,235 1,708 1,708 - Total with an allowance recorded $ 1,708 $ 3,235 $ 1,708 $ 1,708 $ - Total: Commercial real estate: Owner occupied $ 2,073 $ 2,073 $ - $ 2,073 $ - Non-owner occupied 9,243 9,243 - 8,973 76 Residential real estate: Residential mortgages - - - - - Home equity 100 100 - 100 - Commercial and industrial: Secured 8,727 9,373 - 8,744 56 Unsecured 6,911 8,438 1,708 6,640 37 Total $ 27,054 $ 29,227 $ 1,708 $ 26,530 $ 169 December 31, 2017 Three Months Ended (In thousands) Recorded Unpaid Related Average Interest Income With no related allowance recorded: Commercial real estate: Owner occupied $ 2,073 $ 2,073 $ - $ 158 $ 2 Non-owner occupied 9,089 9,089 - 604 18 Residential real estate: Residential mortgages - - - 4,139 79 Home equity 100 100 - 131 - Commercial and industrial: Secured 7,368 8,013 - 270 8 Unsecured 2,154 2,408 - 196 5 Total with no related allowance recorded $ 20,784 $ 21,683 $ - $ 5,498 $ 112 With an allowance recorded: Commercial real estate: Owner occupied $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Non-owner occupied - - - - - Residential real estate: Residential mortgages - - - - - Home equity - - - - - Commercial and industrial: Secured - - - - - Unsecured 1,708 3,235 1,708 32 1 Total with an allowance recorded $ 1,708 $ 3,235 $ 1,708 $ 32 $ 1 Total: Commercial real estate: Owner occupied $ 2,073 $ 2,073 $ - $ 158 $ 2 Non-owner occupied 9,089 9,089 - 604 18 Residential real estate: Residential mortgages - - - 4,139 79 Home equity 100 100 - 131 - Commercial and industrial: Secured 7,368 8,013 - 270 8 Unsecured 3,862 5,643 1,708 228 6 Total $ 22,492 $ 24,918 $ 1,708 $ 5,530 $ 113 The Bank had one other real estate owned, consisting of $0.2 million at March 31, 2018 compared to none at December 31, 2017. Troubled Debt Restructurings The terms of certain loans were modified and are considered TDRs. The modification of the terms of such loans generally includes one or a combination of the following: a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan; an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. The modification of these loans involved loans to borrowers who were experiencing financial difficulties. In order to determine whether a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty, an evaluation is performed to determine if that borrower is currently in payment default under any of its obligations or whether there is a probability that the borrower will be in payment default on any of its debt in the foreseeable future without the modification. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Bank modified six commercial and industrial loans totaling $6.7 million as TDRs compared to two commercial real estate loans as TDRs totaling $7.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. These modifications did not result in a change to the recorded investment of the loans and did not increase the allowance for loan losses for those periods. During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no charge-offs relating to TDRs and there were no loans modified as TDRs for which there was a payment default within twelve months following the modification. A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms. As of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had $32 thousand and $5 thousand, respectively, of nonaccrual TDRs and $23.2 million and $16.7 million, respectively, of performing TDRs. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, nonaccrual TDRs were unsecured. The Bank has no commitment to lend additional funds to these debtors. The terms of certain other loans were modified during the three months ended March 31, 2018 that did not meet the definition of a TDR. These loans have a total recorded investment at March 31, 2018 of $3.6 million. These loans were to borrowers who were not experiencing financial difficulties. Purchased Credit Impaired Loans Loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at their fair value at the acquisition date. Credit discounts are included in the determination of fair value; therefore, an allowance for loan losses is not recorded at the acquisition date. At the acquisition date, the purchased credit impaired (“PCI”) loans acquired as part of the FNBNY acquisition had contractually required principal and interest payments receivable of $40.3 million, expected cash flows of $28.4 million, and a fair value (initial carrying amount) of $21.8 million. The difference between the contractually required principal and interest payments receivable and the expected cash flows of $11.9 million represented the non-accretable difference. The difference between the expected cash flows and fair value of $6.6 million represented the initial accretable yield. At March 31, 2018, the contractually required principal and interest payments receivable and carrying amount of the PCI loans was $3.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively, with a remaining non-accretable difference of $0.7 million. At December 31, 2017, the contractually required principal and interest payments receivable and carrying amount of the PCI loans was $4.0 million and $2.4 million, respectively, with a remaining non-accretable difference of $0.7 million. At the acquisition date, the PCI loans acquired as part of the CNB acquisition had contractually required principal and interest payments receivable of $23.4 million, expected cash flows of $10.1 million, and a fair value (initial carrying amount) of $8.7 million. The difference between the contractually required principal and interest payments receivable and the expected cash flows of $13.3 million represented the non-accretable difference. The difference between the expected cash flows and fair value of $1.4 million represented the initial accretable yield. At March 31, 2018, the contractually required principal and interest payments receivable and carrying amount of the PCI loans was $1.5 million and $0.2 million, respectively, with a remaining non-accretable difference of $1.0 million. At December 31, 2017, the contractually required principal and interest payments receivable and carrying amount of the PCI loans was $7.6 million and $1.0 million, respectively, with a remaining non-accretable difference of $5.3 million. The following table summarizes the activity in the accretable yield for the PCI loans: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2018 2017 Balance at beginning of period $ 2,151 $ 6,915 Accretion (1,033 ) (1,857 ) Reclassification (to) from nonaccretable difference during the period (161 ) 275 Accretable discount at end of period $ 957 $ 5,333 |