Management’s Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition & Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes relating thereto included herein. When necessary, reclassifications have been made to prior periods’ data for purposes of comparability with current period presentation without impacting earnings.
Overview
Unity Bancorp, Inc. (the “Parent Company”) is a bank holding company incorporated in New Jersey and registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Unity Bank (the “Bank,” or when consolidated with the Parent Company, the “Company”) is chartered by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. The Bank provides a full range of commercial and retail banking services through the Internet and its fifteen branch offices located in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Warren counties in New Jersey and Northampton County in Pennsylvania. These services include the acceptance of demand, savings and time deposits and the extension of consumer, real estate, Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and other commercial credits.
Results of Operations
Net income available to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $988 thousand or $0.13 per diluted common share, compared to $720 thousand in 2010 or $0.10 per diluted common share. The increase was attributable to enhanced noninterest income, a reduced provision for loan losses and continued expense management. Though the Company continues to be affected by the impact the recession has had on its borrowers through elevated delinquency levels and loan loss provisions, our net interest margin remains strong, we have been successful at keeping our expenses under control and we remain well-capitalized.
Despite these economic conditions and the impact that the recession has had on our borrowers, we have seen improvements in our financial performance as noted below.
- | Our net interest margin expanded 9 basis points to 3.76 percent, |
- | Noninterest income, excluding the effect of security gains, increased 7.5 percent due to increased gains on SBA loan sales, |
- | Core deposits increased $10.3 million during the year, improving our deposit mix, |
- | Shareholders’ equity increased $3.5 million from year-end 2010, primarily due to net income and the increase in other comprehensive income, and |
- | The Company increased its capital levels. |
Items which materially impacted earnings for the year included:
- | A $6.8 million provision for loan losses due to the elevated level of charge-offs and the inherent credit risk within the loan portfolio, and |
- | A $1.0 million decrease in net interest income. |
The Company’s performance ratios are listed below:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Net income per common share - Basic (1) | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.10 | |
Net income per common share - Diluted (1) | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.10 | |
Return on average assets | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.26 | % |
Return on average equity (2) | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.43 | % |
Efficiency ratio | | | 71.42 | % | | | 71.43 | % |
(1) Defined as net income adjusted for dividends accrued and accretion of discount on perpetual preferred stock divided by weighted average shares outstanding.
(2) Defined as net income adjusted for dividends accrued and accretion of discount on perpetual preferred stock divided by average shareholders’ equity (excluding preferred stock).
Net Interest Income
The primary source of income for the Company is net interest income, the difference between the interest earned on assets such as investments and loans, and the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. Factors that impact the Company’s net interest income include the interest rate environment, the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and the competitive nature of the Company’s marketplace.
The Company’s net interest income has been adversely impacted by the sustained low interest rate environment, which the Federal Open Market Committee forecasts will continue into 2014. This rate environment has resulted in earning assets continuing to reprice at lower rates, as well as the reinvestment of cash flow in lower earning products. The benefit of this low interest rate environment is lower funding costs, as deposits reprice at lower rates.
During 2011, tax-equivalent interest income decreased $4.4 million or 10.0 percent to $39.7 million. This decrease was driven by the lower average yield on earning assets and a decrease in the average volume of earning assets:
- | Of the $4.4 million decrease in interest income on a tax-equivalent basis, $2.8 million was due to the decrease in average interest-earning assets, and $1.6 million was attributed to reduced yields on interest-earning assets. |
- | The average volume of interest-earning assets decreased $44.0 million to $776.9 million in 2011 compared to $821.0 million in 2010. This was due primarily to a $29.9 million decrease in average investment securities and a $28.8 million decrease in average loans, partially offset by a $15.2 million increase in federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits. These fluctuations were a result of the Company actively managing the size of its balance sheet to preserve capital levels. |
- | The yield on interest-earning assets decreased 26 basis points to 5.12 percent in 2011 due to the continued repricing in an overall lower interest rate environment. Yields on most earning assets, particularly those with variable rates, fell due to these lower market rates, while the yield on securities held to maturity and SBA loans increased. |
Total interest expense was $10.6 million in 2011, a decrease of $3.5 million or 24.8 percent compared to 2010. This decrease was driven by the lower overall interest rate environment combined with the shift in deposit mix away from higher priced products and a decrease in the average volume of interest-bearing liabilities:
- | Of the $3.5 million decrease in interest expense in 2011, $1.7 million was attributed to a decrease in the rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, and $1.7 million was due to the decrease in the volume of average interest-bearing liabilities. |
- | Interest-bearing liabilities averaged $648.6 million in 2011, a decrease of $59.2 million or 8.4 percent, compared to 2010. The decrease in interest-bearing liabilities was a result of decreases in average time deposits, savings deposits and borrowed funds, partially offset by an increase in interest-bearing demand deposits. |
- | The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 35 basis points to 1.62 percent, primarily due to the repricing of deposits in a lower interest rate environment. |
- | The lower cost of funding was also attributed to a shift in the mix of deposits from higher cost time deposits to lower cost savings deposits and interest-bearing demand deposits. |
Tax-equivalent net interest income amounted to $29.2 million in 2011, a decrease of $908 thousand or 3.0 percent, compared to 2010. Net interest margin increased 9 basis points to 3.76 percent for 2011, compared to 3.67 percent in 2010. The net interest spread was 3.50 percent, a 9 basis point increase from 3.41 percent in 2010.
The table on the following two pages reflects the components of net interest income, setting forth for the periods presented herein: (1) average assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity, (2) interest income earned on interest-earning assets and interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities, (3) average yields earned on interest-earning assets and average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities, (4) net interest spread (which is the average yield on interest-earning assets less the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities), and (5) net interest income/margin on average earning assets. Rates/yields are computed on a fully tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 34 percent.
Consolidated Average Balance Sheets
Dollar amounts in thousands - interest amounts and interest rates/yields on a fully tax-equivalent basis.
For the years ended December 31,
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | Average Balance | | | Interest | | | | | | Average Balance | | | Interest | | | Rate/ Yield | |
ASSETS | |
Interest-earning assets: | |
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits | | $ | 50,574 | | | $ | 61 | | | 0.12 | % | | $ | 35,349 | | | $ | 87 | | | 0.25 | % |
Federal Home Loan Bank stock | | | 4,120 | | | | 183 | | | 4.44 | | | | 4,646 | | | | 235 | | | 5.06 | |
Securities: | |
Available for sale | | | 97,310 | | | | 3,403 | | | 3.50 | | | | 118,984 | | | | 4,353 | | | 3.66 | |
Held to maturity | | | 15,265 | | | | 806 | | | 5.28 | | | | 23,496 | | | | 1,149 | | | 4.89 | |
Total securities (A) | | | 112,575 | | | | 4,209 | | | 3.74 | | | | 142,480 | | | | 5,502 | | | 3.86 | |
Loans, net of unearned discount: | |
SBA | | | 82,177 | | | | 4,665 | | | 5.68 | | | | 95,353 | | | | 5,264 | | | 5.52 | |
SBA 504 | | | 58,010 | | | | 3,482 | | | 6.00 | | | | 66,767 | | | | 4,305 | | | 6.45 | |
Commercial | | | 284,183 | | | | 17,492 | | | 6.16 | | | | 285,771 | | | | 18,130 | | | 6.34 | |
Residential mortgage | | | 133,477 | | | | 7,107 | | | 5.32 | | | | 132,414 | | | | 7,684 | | | 5.80 | |
Consumer | | | 51,830 | | | | 2,542 | | | 4.90 | | | | 58,200 | | | | 2,926 | | | 5.03 | |
Total loans (B) | | | 609,677 | | | | 35,288 | | | 5.79 | | | | 638,505 | | | | 38,309 | | | 6.00 | |
Total interest-earning assets | | $ | 776,946 | | | $ | 39,741 | | | 5.12 | % | | $ | 820,980 | | | $ | 44,133 | | | 5.38 | % |
Noninterest-earning assets: | |
Cash and due from banks | | | 16,105 | | | | | | | | | | | 20,672 | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses | | | (16,198 | ) | | | | | | | | | | (14,667 | ) | | | | | | | |
Other assets | | | 40,528 | | | | | | | | | | | 41,817 | | | | | | | | |
Total noninterest-earning assets | | | 40,435 | | | | | | | | | | | 47,822 | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 817,381 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 868,802 | | | | | | | | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing demand deposits | | $ | 103,574 | | | $ | 571 | | | 0.55 | % | | $ | 100,729 | | | $ | 737 | | | 0.73 | % |
Savings deposits | | | 287,769 | | | | 2,202 | | | 0.77 | | | | 289,156 | | | | 2,829 | | | 0.98 | |
Time deposits | | | 166,836 | | | | 4,067 | | | 2.44 | | | | 216,488 | | | | 6,173 | | | 2.85 | |
Total interest-bearing deposits | | | 558,179 | | | | 6,840 | | | 1.23 | | | | 606,373 | | | | 9,739 | | | 1.61 | |
Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures | | | 90,465 | | | | 3,711 | | | 4.05 | | | | 101,449 | | | | 4,296 | | | 4.18 | |
Total interest-bearing liabilities | | $ | 648,644 | | | $ | 10,551 | | | 1.62 | % | | $ | 707,822 | | | $ | 14,035 | | | 1.97 | % |
Noninterest-bearing liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Demand deposits | | | 93,875 | | | | | | | | | | | 87,684 | | | | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | | 3,607 | | | | | | | | | | | 4,174 | | | | | | | | |
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities | | | 97,482 | | | | | | | | | | | 91,858 | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders’ equity | | | 71,255 | | | | | | | | | | | 69,122 | | | | | | | | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | $ | 817,381 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 868,802 | | | | | | | | |
Net interest spread | | | | | | $ | 29,190 | | | 3.50 | % | | | | | | $ | 30,098 | | | 3.41 | % |
Tax-equivalent basis adjustment | | | | | | | (218 | ) | | | | | | | | | | (98 | ) | | | |
Net interest income | | | | | | $ | 28,972 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 30,000 | | | | |
Net interest margin | | | | | | | | | | 3.76 | % | | | | | | | | | | 3.67 | % |
(A) Yields related to securities exempt from federal and state income taxes are stated on a fully tax-equivalent basis. They are reduced by the nondeductible portion of interest expense, assuming a federal tax rate of 34 percent and applicable state tax rates.
(B) The loan averages are stated net of unearned income, and the averages include loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued.
2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Average Balance | | | Interest | | | Rate/ Yield | | | Average Balance | | | Interest | | | Rate/ Yield | | | Average Balance | | | Interest | | | Rate/ Yield | |
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$ | 27,163 | | | $ | 117 | | | 0.43 | % | | $ | 26,686 | | | $ | 471 | | | 1.76 | % | | $ | 22,290 | | | $ | 1,068 | | | 4.79 | % |
| 5,061 | | | | 277 | | | 5.47 | | | | 4,353 | | | | 240 | | | 5.51 | | | | 3,336 | | | | 258 | | | 7.73 | |
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| 135,537 | | | | 6,189 | | | 4.57 | | | | 74,243 | | | | 3,761 | | | 5.07 | | | | 65,853 | | | | 3,253 | | | 4.94 | |
| 32,292 | | | | 1,593 | | | 4.93 | | | | 31,710 | | | | 1,654 | | | 5.22 | | | | 37,724 | | | | 1,986 | | | 5.26 | |
| 167,829 | | | | 7,782 | | | 4.64 | | | | 105,953 | | | | 5,415 | | | 5.11 | | | | 103,577 | | | | 5,239 | | | 5.06 | |
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| 103,031 | | | | 6,246 | | | 6.06 | | | | 101,430 | | | | 8,370 | | | 8.25 | | | | 84,185 | | | | 9,039 | | | 10.74 | |
| 73,517 | | | | 4,821 | | | 6.56 | | | | 74,617 | | | | 5,572 | | | 7.47 | | | | 66,393 | | | | 5,345 | | | 8.05 | |
| 301,340 | | | | 19,881 | | | 6.60 | | | | 308,751 | | | | 21,424 | | | 6.94 | | | | 275,448 | | | | 20,393 | | | 7.40 | |
| 126,474 | | | | 7,252 | | | 5.73 | | | | 100,110 | | | | 5,971 | | | 5.96 | | | | 68,443 | | | | 3,995 | | | 5.84 | |
| 62,481 | | | | 3,160 | | | 5.06 | | | | 59,291 | | | | 3,462 | | | 5.84 | | | | 54,789 | | | | 3,722 | | | 6.79 | |
| 666,843 | | | | 41,360 | | | 6.20 | | | | 644,199 | | | | 44,799 | | | 6.95 | | | | 549,258 | | | | 42,494 | | | 7.74 | |
$ | 866,896 | | | $ | 49,536 | | | 5.71 | % | | $ | 781,191 | | | $ | 50,925 | | | 6.52 | % | | $ | 678,461 | | | $ | 49,059 | | | 7.23 | % |
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| 18,948 | | | | | | | | | | | 17,529 | | | | | | | | | | | 13,467 | | | | | | | | |
| (11,721 | ) | | | | | | | | | | (9,179 | ) | | | | | | | | | | (8,184 | ) | | | | | | | |
| 33,913 | | | | | | | | | | | 31,667 | | | | | | | | | | | 29,304 | | | | | | | | |
| 41,140 | | | | | | | | | | | 40,017 | | | | | | | | | | | 34,587 | | | | | | | | |
$ | 908,036 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 821,208 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 713,048 | | | | | | | | |
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$ | 89,500 | | | $ | 1,063 | | | 1.19 | % | | $ | 84,336 | | | $ | 1,468 | | | 1.74 | % | | $ | 85,750 | | | $ | 1,928 | | | 2.25 | % |
| 214,274 | | | | 3,574 | | | 1.67 | | | | 168,784 | | | | 3,644 | | | 2.16 | | | | 204,214 | | | | 8,064 | | | 3.95 | |
| 341,233 | | | | 12,523 | | | 3.67 | | | | 330,174 | | | | 13,836 | | | 4.19 | | | | 213,407 | | | | 10,206 | | | 4.78 | |
| 645,007 | | | | 17,160 | | | 2.66 | | | | 583,294 | | | | 18,948 | | | 3.25 | | | | 503,371 | | | | 20,198 | | | 4.01 | |
| 112,403 | | | | 4,422 | | | 3.88 | | | | 108,214 | | | | 4,526 | | | 4.18 | | | | 84,962 | | | | 4,276 | | | 5.03 | |
$ | 757,410 | | | $ | 21,582 | | | 2.84 | % | | $ | 691,508 | | | $ | 23,474 | | | 3.39 | % | | $ | 588,333 | | | $ | 24,474 | | | 4.16 | % |
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| 79,252 | | | | | | | | | | | 78,282 | | | | | | | | | | | 75,581 | | | | | | | | |
| 4,313 | | | | | | | | | | | 2,531 | | | | | | | | | | | 2,416 | | | | | | | | |
| 83,565 | | | | | | | | | | | 80,813 | | | | | | | | | | | 77,997 | | | | | | | | |
| 67,061 | | | | | | | | | | | 48,887 | | | | | | | | | | | 46,718 | | | | | | | | |
$ | 908,036 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 821,208 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 713,048 | | | | | | | | |
| | | | $ | 27,954 | | | 2.87 | % | | | | | | $ | 27,451 | | | 3.13 | % | | | | | | $ | 24,585 | | | 3.07 | % |
| | | | | (126 | ) | | | | | | | | | | (160 | ) | | | | | | | | | | (159 | ) | | | |
| | | | $ | 27,828 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 27,291 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 24,426 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | 3.22 | % | | | | | | | | | | 3.51 | % | | | | | | | | | | 3.62 | % |
The rate volume table below presents an analysis of the impact on interest income and expense resulting from changes in average volume and rates over the periods presented. Changes that are not due to volume or rate variances have been allocated proportionally to both, based on their relative absolute values. Amounts have been computed on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 34 percent.
| | 2011 versus 2010 | | | 2010 versus 2009 | |
Year ended December 31, | | Increase (Decrease) Due to change in | | | Increase (Decrease) Due to change in | |
(In thousands on a tax-equivalent basis) | | Volume | | | Rate | | | Net | | | Volume | | | Rate | | | Net | |
Interest Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits | | $ | 30 | | | $ | (56 | ) | | $ | (26 | ) | | $ | 28 | | | $ | (58 | ) | | $ | (30 | ) |
Federal Home Loan Bank stock | | | (25 | ) | | | (27 | ) | | | (52 | ) | | | (22 | ) | | | (20 | ) | | | (42 | ) |
Investment securities | | | (1,195 | ) | | | (98 | ) | | | (1,293 | ) | | | (1,129 | ) | | | (1,151 | ) | | | (2,280 | ) |
Net loans | | | (1,639 | ) | | | (1,382 | ) | | | (3,021 | ) | | | (1,750 | ) | | | (1,301 | ) | | | (3,051 | ) |
Total interest income | | $ | (2,829 | ) | | $ | (1,563 | ) | | $ | (4,392 | ) | | $ | (2,873 | ) | | $ | (2,530 | ) | | $ | (5,403 | ) |
Interest Expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing demand deposits | | $ | 20 | | | $ | (186 | ) | | $ | (166 | ) | | $ | 122 | | | $ | (448 | ) | | $ | (326 | ) |
Savings deposits | | | (14 | ) | | | (613 | ) | | | (627 | ) | | | 1,014 | | | | (1,759 | ) | | | (745 | ) |
Time deposits | | | (1,294 | ) | | | (812 | ) | | | (2,106 | ) | | | (3,941 | ) | | | (2,409 | ) | | | (6,350 | ) |
Total deposits | | $ | (1,288 | ) | | $ | (1,611 | ) | | $ | (2,899 | ) | | $ | (2,805 | ) | | $ | (4,616 | ) | | $ | (7,421 | ) |
Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures | | | (454 | ) | | | (131 | ) | | | (585 | ) | | | (452 | ) | | | 326 | | | | (126 | ) |
Total interest expense | | $ | (1,742 | ) | | $ | (1,742 | ) | | $ | (3,484 | ) | | $ | (3,257 | ) | | $ | (4,290 | ) | | $ | (7,547 | ) |
Net interest income – fully tax-equivalent | | $ | (1,087 | ) | | $ | 179 | | | $ | (908 | ) | | $ | 384 | | | $ | 1,760 | | | $ | 2,144 | |
Decrease (increase) in tax-equivalent adjustment | | | | | | | | | | | (120 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | 28 | |
Net interest income | | | | | | | | | | $ | (1,028 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,172 | |
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses totaled $6.8 million for 2011, a decrease of $450 thousand compared to $7.3 million for 2010. Each period’s loan loss provision is the result of management’s analysis of the loan portfolio and reflects changes in the size and composition of the portfolio, the level of net charge-offs, delinquencies, current economic conditions and other internal and external factors impacting the risk within the loan portfolio. Additional information may be found under the caption, “Financial Condition - Allowance for Loan Losses and Unfunded Loan Commitments.” The current provision is considered appropriate under management’s assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income was $5.7 million for 2011, a $592 thousand increase compared to $5.1 million for 2010. The increase is primarily due to higher gains on sales of SBA loans and securities. The following table shows the components of noninterest income for 2011 and 2010:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Branch fee income | | $ | 1,445 | | | $ | 1,424 | |
Service and loan fee income | | | 1,034 | | | | 979 | |
Gain on sale of SBA loans held for sale, net | | | 962 | | | | 500 | |
Gain on sale of mortgage loans | | | 951 | | | | 1,052 | |
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) | | | 295 | | | | 310 | |
Net security gains | | | 303 | | | | 85 | |
Other income | | | 671 | | | | 719 | |
Total noninterest income | | $ | 5,661 | | | $ | 5,069 | |
Changes in our noninterest income reflect:
- | Branch fee income, which consists of deposit service charges and overdraft fees, was flat for 2011 when compared to 2010, as reduced deposit service charge levels were offset by increased overdraft and uncollected fees. |
- | Service and loan fee income increased $55 thousand due to higher levels of payoff and other processing related fees, partially offset by lower servicing income. |
- | Net gains on SBA loan sales amounted to $962 thousand on $13.3 million in sales, compared to $500 thousand on $4.8 million in sales the prior period. |
- | Gains on sales of residential mortgages were $951 thousand for 2011, a decrease of $101 thousand from the prior year. |
- | The increase in the cash surrender value of BOLI was $295 thousand for 2011, compared to $310 thousand in 2010. |
- | The Company realized net security gains of $303 thousand on the sale of securities in 2011 compared to $85 thousand in 2010. For additional information, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
- | Other income totaled $671 thousand and $719 thousand in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The decrease is primarily due to a refund of New Jersey state sales tax for overpayment in previous years received in 2010. |
Noninterest Expense
For the year ended December 31, 2011, noninterest expense totaled $24.5 million, a decrease of $472 thousand or 1.9 percent from the same period a year ago. This includes $215 thousand in residual lease obligations and fixed asset disposal expenses realized during the second quarter of 2011 from our decision to close two underperforming branches. It also includes the impact of the FDIC assessment methodology change from a deposits-based method to an assets-based method, which resulted in a significantly lower assessment. The following table presents a breakdown of noninterest expense for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Compensation and benefits | | $ | 11,781 | | | $ | 11,875 | |
Occupancy | | | 2,781 | | | | 2,522 | |
Processing and communications | | | 2,104 | | | | 2,139 | |
Furniture and equipment | | | 1,527 | | | | 1,755 | |
Professional services | | | 817 | | | | 737 | |
Loan collection costs | | | 979 | | | | 964 | |
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) expense | | | 1,229 | | | | 1,316 | |
Deposit insurance | | | 775 | | | | 1,301 | |
Advertising | | | 727 | | | | 624 | |
Other expenses | | | 1,798 | | | | 1,757 | |
Total noninterest expense | | $ | 24,518 | | | $ | 24,990 | |
Changes in noninterest expense reflect:
- | Compensation and benefits expense amounted to $11.8 million in 2011, a decrease of $94 thousand or 0.8 percent, due to lower payroll and other sales related commission expenses, partially offset by higher employee medical benefits costs and increased residential mortgage commissions. |
- | Occupancy expense increased $259 thousand or 10.3 percent, due to branch closure related expenses in 2011. |
- | Processing and communications expense remained flat at $2.1 million in 2011 and 2010. |
- | Furniture and equipment expense decreased $228 thousand or 13.0 percent, due to reduced depreciation expenses as a result of lower capital expenditures and lower equipment lease expenses, partially offset by branch closure related expenses. |
- | Professional services costs increased $80 thousand or 10.9 percent, due to higher accounting, tax and loan review costs, partially offset by decreased consultant and legal expenses. |
- | Loan collection costs remained flat at $979 thousand for 2011. |
- | OREO expense decreased $87 thousand, due to reduced valuation adjustments, partially offset by increased property tax expense. |
- | Deposit insurance expense decreased $526 thousand due to the assessment methodology change discussed above. |
- | Advertising expense increased $103 thousand over the prior year due to increased web presence and search engine marketing, promotion of our mortgage division and expanded involvement within the community through small business events and sponsorships. |
- | Other expenses increased $41 thousand or 2.3 percent compared to the prior year. |
Income Tax Expense
For 2011, the Company reported income tax expense of $769 thousand for a 23.2 percent effective tax rate compared to income tax expense of $589 thousand or a 20.8 percent effective tax rate in 2010. The 2011 provision for income taxes includes the reversal of the $323 thousand valuation reserve related to the state net operating loss carry-forward deferred tax asset. Excluding this valuation adjustment, our effective tax rate would have been 32.9 percent.
Financial Condition
Total assets decreased $7.6 million or 0.9 percent, to $810.8 million at December 31, 2011, compared to $818.4 million at December 31, 2010. This decrease was due to a $23.3 million decrease in total loans, a $20.7 million decrease in total securities, and a $2.0 million increase in the allowance for loan losses, partially offset by a $38.6 million increase in cash and cash equivalents. Total deposits decreased $10.8 million, and there were no changes to total borrowed funds and subordinated debentures from prior year-end. Total shareholders’ equity increased $3.5 million from the prior year. Average total assets for 2011 were $817.4 million, a $51.4 million decrease from the prior year’s $868.8 million average balance. Further discussion of these fluctuations is in the sections that follow.
Investment Securities Portfolio
The Company’s securities portfolio consists of available for sale (“AFS”) and held to maturity (“HTM”) investments. Management determines the appropriate security classification of available for sale or held to maturity at the time of purchase. The investment securities portfolio is maintained for asset-liability management purposes, as well as for liquidity and earnings purposes.
AFS securities are investments carried at fair value that may be sold in response to changing market and interest rate conditions or for other business purposes. Activity in this portfolio is undertaken primarily to manage liquidity and interest rate risk, to take advantage of market conditions that create economically attractive returns and as an additional source of earnings. AFS securities consist primarily of obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities and state and political subdivisions, mortgage-backed securities and other securities.
HTM securities, which are carried at amortized cost, are investments for which there is the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. The portfolio is comprised of obligations of state and political subdivisions and mortgage-backed securities.
AFS securities totaled $88.8 million at December 31, 2011, a decrease of $18.4 million or 17.1 percent, compared to $107.1 million at December 31, 2010. ��This net decrease was the result of the following: - | $35.4 million in principal payments, maturities and called bonds, |
- | $22.7 million in sales net of realized gains, which consisted primarily of mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), and |
- | $615 thousand in net amortization of premiums, partially offset by |
- | $39.1 million in purchases, which consisted of $22.5 million of mortgage-backed securities and CMOs, $5.5 million of U.S. Government sponsored entities, $5.8 million of state and political subdivision bonds, and $5.2 million of Corporate bonds, and |
- | $1.2 million appreciation in the fair value of the portfolio. At December 31, 2011, the portfolio had a net unrealized gain of $1.9 million compared to a net unrealized gain of $697 thousand at the end of the prior year. These unrealized gains are reflected net of tax in shareholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income. |
The average balance of securities available for sale amounted to $97.3 million in 2011 compared to $119.0 million in 2010. The average yield earned on the available for sale portfolio decreased 16 basis points, to 3.50 percent in 2011 from 3.66 percent in 2010. The weighted average repricing of securities available for sale, adjusted for prepayments, amounted to 2.4 years and 2.5 years at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
HTM securities were $18.8 million at December 31, 2011, a decrease of $2.3 million or 11.1 percent, from year- end 2010. This net decrease was the result of:
- | $7.0 million in principal payments, |
- | $2.2 million in sales net of realized losses, which consisted primarily of state and political subdivision bonds which were downgraded, and |
- | $39 thousand in net amortization of premiums, partially offset by |
- | $6.9 million in purchases of mortgage-backed securities and obligations of state and political subdivisions. |
As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the fair value of held to maturity securities was $19.9 million and $21.4 million, respectively. The average balance of securities held to maturity amounted to $15.3 million in 2011 compared to $23.5 million in 2010. The average yield earned on held to maturity securities increased 39 basis points, from 4.89 percent in 2010 to 5.28 percent in 2011. The weighted average repricing of held to maturity securities, adjusted for prepayments, amounted to 5.2 years and 3.5 years at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
The Company did not have any securities from a single issuer (excluding government agencies) that exceeded 10 percent of shareholders’ equity as of December 31, 2011 or 2010.
Securities with a carrying value of $81.1 million and $63.4 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were pledged to secure Government deposits, secure other borrowings and for other purposes required or permitted by law.
Approximately 92 percent of the total investment portfolio had a fixed rate of interest at December 31, 2011.
Loan Portfolio
The loan portfolio, which represents the Company’s largest asset group, is a significant source of both interest and fee income. The portfolio consists of SBA, SBA 504, commercial, residential mortgage and consumer loans. Different segments of the loan portfolio are subject to differing levels of credit and interest rate risk.
Total loans decreased $23.3 million or 3.8 percent to $592.6 million at December 31, 2011, compared to $615.9 million at year-end 2010. The decline occurred in all loan types except commercial and residential mortgage loans as a direct result of the economic downturn, low consumer and business confidence levels, and reduced loan demand. Creditworthy borrowers are cutting back on capital expenditures or postponing their purchases in hopes that the economy will improve. In general, banks are lending less because consumers and businesses are demanding less credit.
The following table sets forth the classification of loans by major category, including unearned fees and deferred costs, and excluding the allowance for loan losses for the past five years at December 31:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
(In thousands) | | Amount | | | % of Total | | | Amount | | | % of Total | | | Amount | | | % of Total | | | Amount | | | % of Total | | | Amount | | | % of Total | |
SBA held for sale | | $ | 7,668 | | | | 1.3 | % | | $ | 10,397 | | | | 1.7 | % | | $ | 21,406 | | | | 3.3 | % | | $ | 22,181 | | | | 3.2 | % | | $ | 24,640 | | | | 4.2 | % |
SBA held to maturity | | | 64,175 | | | | 10.8 | | | | 75,741 | | | | 12.3 | | | | 77,844 | | | | 11.8 | | | | 83,127 | | | | 12.1 | | | | 68,875 | | | | 11.7 | |
SBA 504 | | | 55,108 | | | | 9.3 | | | | 64,276 | | | | 10.4 | | | | 70,683 | | | | 10.8 | | | | 76,802 | | | | 11.2 | | | | 72,145 | | | | 12.2 | |
Commercial | | | 283,104 | | | | 47.8 | | | | 281,205 | | | | 45.7 | | | | 293,739 | | | | 44.6 | | | | 308,165 | | | | 44.9 | | | | 293,641 | | | | 49.7 | |
Residential mortgage | | | 134,090 | | | | 22.6 | | | | 128,400 | | | | 20.8 | | | | 133,059 | | | | 20.3 | | | | 133,110 | | | | 19.5 | | | | 73,697 | | | | 12.5 | |
Consumer | | | 48,447 | | | | 8.2 | | | | 55,917 | | | | 9.1 | | | | 60,285 | | | | 9.2 | | | | 62,561 | | | | 9.1 | | | | 57,134 | | | | 9.7 | |
Total loans | | $ | 592,592 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 615,936 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 657,016 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 685,946 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 590,132 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Average loans decreased $28.8 million or 4.5 percent from $638.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, to $609.7 million for the same period in 2011. The decrease in average loans was due to declines in all portfolio types, except residential mortgages. The yield on the overall loan portfolio fell 21 basis points to 5.79 percent for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to 6.00 percent for the prior year. This decrease was the result of new loan volume at lower rates and existing variable rate loan products repricing lower as rates remained low throughout 2011.
SBA 7(a) loans, on which the SBA has historically provided guarantees of up to 90 percent of the principal balance, are considered a higher risk loan product for the Company than its other loan products. These loans are made for the purposes of providing working capital and financing the purchase of equipment, inventory or commercial real estate, and may be made inside or outside the Company’s market place. Generally, an SBA 7(a) loan has a deficiency in its credit profile that would not allow the borrower to qualify for a traditional commercial loan, which is why the government provides the guarantee. The deficiency may be a higher loan to value (“LTV”) ratio, lower debt service coverage (“DSC”) ratio or weak personal financial guarantees. In addition, many SBA 7(a) loans are for start up businesses where there is no history of financial information. Finally, many SBA borrowers do not have an ongoing and continuous banking relationship with the Bank, but merely work with the Bank on a single transaction. The Company’s SBA loans are generally sold in the secondary market with the nonguaranteed portion held in the portfolio as a loan held for investment.SBA 7(a) loans held for sale, carried at the lower of cost or market, amounted to $7.7 million at December 31, 2011, a decrease of $2.7 million from $10.4 million at December 31, 2010. SBA 7(a) loans held to maturity amounted to $64.2 million at December 31, 2011, a decrease of $11.6 million from $75.7 million at December 31, 2010. The yield on SBA loans, which are generally floating and adjust quarterly to the Prime rate, was 5.68 percent for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to 5.52 percent for the prior year.
The guarantee rates on SBA 7(a) loans range from 50 percent to 90 percent, with the majority of the portfolio having a guarantee rate of 75 percent. The guarantee percentage is determined by the SBA and can vary from year to year depending on government funding and the goals of the SBA program. The table below details SBA loan balances and their respective guarantee percentages as of December 31, 2011. The balances represent the Company’s portion of SBA loans originated, reduced by the amount sold into the secondary market. Currently, the Company services approximately $128.7 million in SBA loans which have been sold in the secondary market, and are not included in the balances in the following table.
| | December 31, 2011 | |
(In thousands) | | SBA held for sale | | | SBA held to maturity | | | Total | |
< 75% Guarantee | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 6,373 | | | $ | 6,473 | |
75% Guarantee | | | 6,074 | | | | 54,150 | | | | 60,224 | |
> 75% Guarantee | | | 1,494 | | | | 3,652 | | | | 5,146 | |
Total | | $ | 7,668 | | | $ | 64,175 | | | $ | 71,843 | |
There is no relationship or correlation between the guarantee percentages and the level of charge-offs and recoveries. Charge-offs taken on SBA 7(a) loans represent the unguaranteed portion of the loan. SBA loans are underwritten to the same credit standards irrespective of the guarantee percentage.
At December 31, 2011, SBA 504 loans totaled $55.1 million, a decrease of $9.2 million from $64.3 million at December 31, 2010. The SBA 504 program consists of real estate backed commercial mortgages where the Company has the first mortgage and the SBA has the second mortgage on the property. Generally, the Company has a 50 percent LTV ratio on SBA 504 program loans. The yield on SBA 504 loans fell 45 basis points to 6.00 percent for 2011 from 6.45 percent for 2010 due to the reversal of accrued interest on loans placed into nonaccrual status.
Commercial loans are generally made in the Company’s marketplace for the purpose of providing working capital, financing the purchase of equipment, inventory or commercial real estate and for other business purposes. These loans amounted to $283.1 million at December 31, 2011, an increase of $1.9 million from year-end 2010. The yield on commercial loans was 6.16 percent for 2011, compared to 6.34 percent for 2010.
Residential mortgage loans consist of loans secured by 1 to 4 family residential properties. These loans amounted to $134.1 million at December 31, 2011, an increase of $5.7 million from year-end 2010. New loan volume during 2011 was partially offset by the sale of mortgage loans totaling $55.8 million. The yield on residential mortgages was 5.32 percent for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to 5.80 percent for 2010.
Consumer loans consist of home equity loans and loans for the purpose of financing the purchase of consumer goods, home improvements, and other personal needs, and are generally secured by the personal property being purchased. These loans amounted to $48.4 million at December 31, 2011, a decrease of $7.5 million from December 31, 2010. The yield on consumer loans was 4.90 percent for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to 5.03 percent for the prior year.
As of December 31, 2011, approximately 10 percent of the Company’s total loan portfolio consists of loans to various unrelated and unaffiliated borrowers in the hotel/motel industry. Such loans are collateralized by the underlying real property financed and/or partially guaranteed by the SBA. The Company is currently no longer financing hotel/motel properties. There are no other concentrations of loans to any borrowers or group of borrowers exceeding 10 percent of the total loan portfolio. There are no foreign loans in the portfolio. As a preferred SBA lender, a portion of the SBA portfolio is to borrowers outside the Company’s lending area. However, during late 2008, the Company withdrew from SBA lending outside of its primary trade area, but continues to offer SBA loan products as an additional credit product within its primary trade area.
In the normal course of business, the Company may originate loan products whose terms could give rise to additional credit risk. Interest-only loans, loans with high loan to value ratios, construction loans with payments made from interest reserves and multiple loans supported by the same collateral (e.g. home equity loans) are examples of such products. However, these products are not material to the Company’s financial position and are closely managed via credit controls that mitigate their additional inherent risk. Management does not believe that these products create a concentration of credit risk in the Company’s loan portfolio. The Company does not have any option adjustable rate mortgage loans.
The following table shows the maturity distribution or repricing of the loan portfolio and the allocation of floating and fixed interest rates at December 31, 2011:
(In thousands) | | Within 1 Year | | | 1-5 Years | | | After 5 Years | | | Total | |
SBA | | $ | 58,164 | | | $ | 6,219 | | | $ | 7,460 | | | $ | 71,843 | |
SBA 504 | | | 15,724 | | | | 36,502 | | | | 2,882 | | | | 55,108 | |
Commercial | | | 114,061 | | | | 146,188 | | | | 22,855 | | | | 283,104 | |
Residential mortgage | | | 35,062 | | | | 58,351 | | | | 40,677 | | | | 134,090 | |
Consumer | | | 34,247 | | | | 9,480 | | | | 4,720 | | | | 48,447 | |
Total | | $ | 257,258 | | | $ | 256,740 | | | $ | 78,594 | | | $ | 592,592 | |
Amount of loans with maturities or repricing dates greater than one year: | |
Fixed interest rates | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 173,177 | |
Floating or adjustable interest rates | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 162,157 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 335,334 | |
Troubled Debt Restructurings
Troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) occur when a creditor, for economic or legal reasons related to a debtor’s financial condition, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider. These concessions typically include reductions in interest rate, extending the maturity of a loan, or a combination of both. When the Company modifies a loan, management evaluates for any possible impairment using either the discounted cash flows method, where the value of the modified loan is based on the present value of expected cash flows, discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan agreement, or by using the fair value of the collateral less selling costs. If management determines that the value of the modified loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, impairment is recognized by segment or class of loan, as applicable, through an allowance allocation or charge-off to the allowance. This process is used, regardless of loan type, as well as for loans modified as TDRs that subsequently default on their modified terms.
At December 31, 2011, there were twenty-four loans totaling $21.1 million that were classified as TDRs by the Company and are deemed impaired, compared to fifteen such loans totaling $14.1 million at December 31, 2010. During 2011, there were ten loans totaling $10.1 million classified as TDRs and one loan previously classified as a TDR was sold. Nonperforming loans included $3.6 million of TDRs as of December 31, 2011, compared to no nonperforming TDRs at December 31, 2010. Restructured loans that are placed in nonaccrual status may be removed after 6 months of contractual payments at a market rate of interest and the business showing the ability to service the debt going forward. The remaining TDRs are in accrual status since they are performing in accordance with the restructured terms. There are no commitments to lend additional funds on these loans. The following table presents a breakdown of performing and nonperforming TDRs by class as of December 31, 2011:
(In thousands) | | | | | | Nonperforming TDRs | | Total TDRs |
SBA | | $ | 1,398 | | $ | 80 | | $ | 1,478 |
SBA 504 | | | 4,371 | | | 1,754 | | | 6,125 |
Commercial other | | | 985 | | | - | | | 985 |
Commercial real estate | | | 10,682 | | | 1,811 | | | 12,493 |
Total | | $ | 17,436 | | $ | 3,645 | | $ | 21,081 |
Through December 31, 2011, our TDRs consisted of interest rate reductions, interest or principal only periods and maturity extensions. There has been no principal forgiveness. The following table shows the types of modifications done to date by class through December 31, 2011:
(In thousands) | | SBA | | | SBA 504 | | | Commercial other | | | Commercial real estate | | | Total | |
Type of Modification: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest only | | $ | 446 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,617 | | | $ | 2,063 | |
Principal only | | | 27 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 27 | |
Reduced interest rate | | | 52 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,319 | | | | 1,371 | |
Interest only with reduced interest rate | | | 54 | | | | 1,127 | | | | 985 | | | | 5,511 | | | | 7,677 | |
Interest only with nominal principal | | | 421 | | | | 3,050 | | | | - | | | | 1,142 | | | | 4,613 | |
Extended maturity with reduced interest rate | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,904 | | | | 2,904 | |
Previously modified back to original terms | | | 478 | | | | 1,948 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,426 | |
Total TDRs | | $ | 1,478 | | | $ | 6,125 | | | $ | 985 | | | $ | 12,493 | | | $ | 21,081 | |
Asset Quality
Inherent in the lending function is credit risk, which is the possibility a borrower may not perform in accordance with the contractual terms of their loan. A borrower’s inability to pay their obligations according to the contractual terms can create the risk of past due loans and, ultimately, credit losses, especially on collateral deficient loans. The Company minimizes its credit risk by loan diversification and adhering to strict credit administration policies and procedures. Due diligence on loans begins when we initiate contact regarding a loan with a borrower. Documentation, including a borrower’s credit history, materials establishing the value and liquidity of potential collateral, the purpose of the loan, the source of funds for repayment of the loan, and other factors, are analyzed before a loan is submitted for approval. The loan portfolio is then subject to ongoing internal reviews for credit quality, as well as independent credit reviews by an outside firm.
The risk of loss is difficult to quantify and is subject to fluctuations in collateral values, general economic conditions and other factors. The current state of the economy and the downturn in the real estate market has resulted in increased loan delinquencies and defaults. In some cases, these factors have also resulted in significant impairment to the value of loan collateral. The Company values its collateral through the use of appraisals, broker price opinions, and knowledge of its local market. In response to the credit risk in its portfolio, the Company has increased staffing in its credit monitoring department and increased efforts in the collection and analysis of borrowers’ financial statements and tax returns.Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans and OREO. Nonperforming loans consist of loans that are not accruing interest (nonaccrual loans) as a result of principal or interest being in default for a period of 90 days or more or when the ability to collect principal and interest according to the contractual terms is in doubt. When a loan is classified as nonaccrual, interest accruals discontinue and all past due interest previously recognized as income is reversed and charged against current period income. Generally, until the loan becomes current, any payments received from the borrower are applied to outstanding principal, until such time as management determines that the financial condition of the borrower and other factors merit recognition of a portion of such payments as interest income. Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest are not included in nonperforming loans. Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest generally represent loans that are well collateralized and in a continuing process expected to result in repayment or restoration to current status.
The following table sets forth information concerning nonperforming loans and nonperforming assets at December 31 for the past five years:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Nonperforming by category: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SBA (1) | | $ | 5,859 | | | $ | 8,162 | | | $ | 6,559 | | | $ | 4,228 | | | $ | 2,110 | |
SBA 504 | | | 2,086 | | | | 2,714 | | | | 5,575 | | | | 4,600 | | | | - | |
Commercial | | | 8,519 | | | | 5,452 | | | | 7,397 | | | | 5,247 | | | | 1,630 | |
Residential mortgage | | | 6,037 | | | | 5,085 | | | | 5,578 | | | | 1,808 | | | | 1,192 | |
Consumer | | | 268 | | | | 249 | | | | 387 | | | | 237 | | | | 529 | |
Total nonperforming loans (2) | | $ | 22,769 | | | $ | 21,662 | | | $ | 25,496 | | | $ | 16,120 | | | $ | 5,461 | |
OREO | | | 3,032 | | | | 2,346 | | | | 1,530 | | | | 710 | | | | 106 | |
Total nonperforming assets | | $ | 25,801 | | | $ | 24,008 | | | $ | 27,026 | | | $ | 16,830 | | | $ | 5,567 | |
Past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SBA | | $ | 246 | | | $ | 374 | | | $ | 592 | | | $ | 332 | | | $ | 114 | |
SBA 504 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial | | | 1,141 | | | | - | | | | 469 | | | | 146 | | | | 41 | |
Residential mortgage | | | 36 | | | | - | | | | 1,196 | | | | 2,058 | | | | - | |
Consumer | | | 988 | | | | - | | | | 29 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 2,411 | | | $ | 374 | | | $ | 2,286 | | | $ | 2,536 | | | $ | 155 | |
Nonperforming loans to total loans | | | 3.84 | % | | | 3.52 | % | | | 3.88 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 0.93 | % |
Nonperforming loans and TDRs to total loans (3) | | | 6.78 | | | | 5.80 | | | | 4.88 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.93 | |
Nonperforming assets to total loans and OREO | | | 4.33 | | | | 3.88 | | | | 4.10 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 0.94 | |
Nonperforming assets to total assets | | | 3.18 | | | | 2.93 | | | | 2.90 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 0.74 | |
(1) Guaranteed SBA loans included above | | $ | 939 | | | $ | 2,706 | | | $ | 1,931 | | | $ | 1,983 | | | $ | 714 | |
(2) Nonperforming TDRs included above | | | 3,645 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
(3) Performing TDRs included above | | | 17,436 | | | | 14,081 | | | | 6,576 | | | | 3,150 | | | | - | |
The current state of the economy impacts the Company’s level of delinquent and nonperforming loans by putting a strain on the Company’s borrowers and their ability to pay their loan obligations. Unemployment rates continue to be at elevated levels and businesses are reluctant to hire. Unemployment and flat wages have caused consumer spending and demand for goods to decline, impacting the profitability of small businesses. Consequently, the Company’s nonperforming loans remain at an elevated level.
Nonperforming loans were $22.8 million at December 31, 2011, a $1.1 million increase from $21.7 million at year-end 2010. Since year-end 2010, nonperforming loans in the SBA and SBA 504 segments decreased, offset by an increase in nonperforming loans in the commercial, residential mortgage and consumer segments. Included in nonperforming loans at December 31, 2011 are approximately $939 thousand of loans guaranteed by the SBA, compared to $2.7 million at December 31, 2010. In addition, there were $2.4 million and $374 thousand in loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
OREO properties totaled $3.0 million at December 31, 2011, an increase of $686 thousand from $2.3 million at year-end 2010. During 2011, the Company took title to fourteen properties totaling $6.4 million and recorded valuation adjustments of $1.4 million on ten OREO properties. The Company sold ten OREO properties totaling $4.3 million in 2011.
The Company also monitors potential problem loans. Potential problem loans are those loans where information about possible credit problems of borrowers causes management to have doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with loan repayment terms. These loans are not included in nonperforming loans as they continue to perform. Potential problem loans totaled $5.7 million at December 31, 2011, an increase of $211 thousand from $5.5 million at December 31, 2010. The increase is due to the addition of loans totaling $14.6 million during the year, partially offset by the removal of loans totaling $14.4 million.
See Note 5 to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding Asset Quality.
Allowance for Loan Losses and Unfunded Loan Commitments
Management reviews the level of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. The standardized methodology used to assess the adequacy of the allowance includes the allocation of specific and general reserves. Specific reserves are made to individual impaired loans, which have been defined to include all nonperforming loans and troubled debt restructurings. The general reserve is set based upon a representative average historical net charge-off rate adjusted for certain environmental factors such as: delinquency and impairment trends, charge-off and recovery trends, volume and loan term trends, risk and underwriting policy trends, staffing and experience changes, national and local economic trends, industry conditions and credit concentration changes.
Beginning in the third quarter of 2009, when calculating the five-year historical net charge-off rate, the Company weights the past three years more heavily due to the higher amount of charge-offs experienced during those years. All of the environmental factors are ranked and assigned a basis points value based on the following scale: low, low moderate, moderate, high moderate and high risk. The factors are evaluated separately for each type of loan. For example, commercial loans are broken down further into commercial and industrial loans, commercial mortgages, construction loans, etc. Each type of loan is risk weighted for each environmental factor based on its individual characteristics.
According to the Company’s policy, a loss (“charge-off”) is to be recognized and charged to the allowance for loan losses as soon as a loan is recognized as uncollectable. All credits which are 90 days past due must be analyzed for the Company’s ability to collect on the credit. Once a loss is known to exist, the charge-off approval process is immediately expedited.
Beginning in 2010, the Company significantly increased its loan loss provision in response to the inherent credit risk within its loan portfolio and changes to some of the environmental factors noted above. The inherent credit risk was evidenced by the increase in delinquent and nonperforming loans in recent quarters, as the downturn in the economy impacted borrowers’ ability to pay and factors, such as a weakened housing market, eroded the value of underlying collateral. In addition, net charge-offs are higher than normal, as the Company is proactively addressing these issues.
The allowance for loan losses totaled $16.3 million and $14.4 million at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, with resulting allowance to total loan ratios of 2.76 percent and 2.33 percent, respectively. Net charge-offs amounted to $4.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to $6.7 million for 2010. Net charge-offs to average loan ratios are shown in the following table for each major loan category.
The following is a summary of the allowance for loan losses for the past five years:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Balance, beginning of year | | $ | 14,364 | | | $ | 13,842 | | | $ | 10,326 | | | $ | 8,383 | | | $ | 7,624 | |
Provision charged to expense | | | 6,800 | | | | 7,250 | | | | 8,000 | | | | 4,500 | | | | 1,550 | |
Charge-offs: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SBA | | | 2,348 | | | | 1,351 | | | | 1,874 | | | | 1,246 | | | | 770 | |
SBA 504 | | | 950 | | | | 1,548 | | | | 812 | | | | 1,000 | | | | - | |
Commercial | | | 1,809 | | | | 3,627 | | | | 1,845 | | | | 408 | | | | 155 | |
Residential mortgage | | | 215 | | | | 500 | | | | 216 | | | | 25 | | | | - | |
Consumer | | | 177 | | | | 245 | | | | 27 | | | | 145 | | | | 50 | |
Total charge-offs | | | 5,499 | | | | 7,271 | | | | 4,774 | | | | 2,824 | | | | 975 | |
Recoveries: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SBA | | | 216 | | | | 243 | | | | 123 | | | | 177 | | | | 147 | |
SBA 504 | | | 77 | | | | - | | | | 27 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Commercial | | | 330 | | | | 296 | | | | 134 | | | | 39 | | | | 18 | |
Residential mortgage | | | 54 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Consumer | | | 6 | | | | 4 | | | | 6 | | | | 51 | | | | 19 | |
Total recoveries | | | 683 | | | | 543 | | | | 290 | | | | 267 | | | | 184 | |
Total net charge-offs | | $ | 4,816 | | | $ | 6,728 | | | $ | 4,484 | | | $ | 2,557 | | | $ | 791 | |
Balance, end of year | | $ | 16,348 | | | $ | 14,364 | | | $ | 13,842 | | | $ | 10,326 | | | $ | 8,383 | |
Selected loan quality ratios: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net charge-offs to average loans: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SBA | | | 2.59 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 0.74 | % |
SBA 504 | | | 1.50 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 0.00 | |
Commercial | | | 0.52 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.05 | |
Residential mortgage | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.00 | |
Consumer | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.06 | |
Total loans | | | 0.79 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.14 | |
Allowance to total loans | | | 2.76 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.42 | |
Allowance to nonperforming loans | | | 71.80 | | | | 66.31 | | | | 54.29 | | | | 64.06 | | | | 153.49 | |
The following table sets forth, for each of the major lending categories, the amount of the allowance for loan losses allocated to each category and the percentage of total loans represented by such category, as of December 31st of each year. The allocated allowance is the total of identified specific and general reserves by loan category. The allocation is not necessarily indicative of the categories in which future losses may occur. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any segment of the portfolio.
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
(In thousands) | | Amount | | | % of Loans to Total Loans | | | Amount | | | % of Loans to Total Loans | | | Amount | | | % of Loans to Total Loans | | | Amount | | | % of Loans to Total Loans | | | Amount | | | % of Loans to Total Loans | |
Balance applicable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 4,088 | | | | 12.1 | % | | $ | 4,198 | | | | 14.0 | % | | $ | 3,247 | | | | 15.1 | % | | $ | 2,579 | | | | 15.3 | % | | $ | 2,181 | | | | 15.9 | % |
| | | 1,423 | | | | 9.3 | | | | 1,551 | | | | 10.4 | | | | 1,872 | | | | 10.8 | | | | 1,065 | | | | 11.2 | | | | 902 | | | | 12.2 | |
| | | 8,129 | | | | 47.8 | | | | 6,011 | | | | 45.7 | | | | 6,013 | | | | 44.6 | | | | 4,415 | | | | 44.9 | | | | 4,186 | | | | 49.7 | |
| | | 1,703 | | | | 22.6 | | | | 1,679 | | | | 20.8 | | | | 1,615 | | | | 20.3 | | | | 1,464 | | | | 19.5 | | | | 564 | | | | 12.5 | |
| | | 536 | | | | 8.2 | | | | 586 | | | | 9.1 | | | | 632 | | | | 9.2 | | | | 646 | | | | 9.1 | | | | 505 | | | | 9.7 | |
Unallocated | | | 469 | | | | - | | | | 339 | | | | - | | | | 463 | | | | - | | | | 157 | | | | - | | | | 45 | | | | - | |
| | $ | 16,348 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 14,364 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 13,842 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 10,326 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 8,383 | | | | 100.0 | % |
In addition to the allowance for loan losses, the Company maintains an allowance for unfunded loan commitments that is maintained at a level that management believes is adequate to absorb estimated probable losses. Adjustments to the allowance are made through other expense and applied to the allowance which is maintained in other liabilities. At December 31, 2011, a $79 thousand commitment reserve was reported on the balance sheet as an “other liability”, compared to a $66 thousand commitment reserve at December 31, 2010.
See Note 6 to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding the Allowance for Loan Losses and Unfunded Loan Commitments.
Deposits
Deposits, which include noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits, savings deposits and time deposits, are the primary source of the Company’s funds. The Company offers a variety of products designed to attract and retain customers, with primary focus on building and expanding relationships. The Company continues to focus on establishing a comprehensive relationship with business borrowers, seeking deposits as well as lending relationships.
The following are period-end deposit balances for each of the last three years:
At December 31, | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
(In thousands) | | Amount | | | % | | | Amount | | | % | | | Amount | | | % | |
Ending balance: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | | $ | 101,193 | | | | 15.7 | % | | $ | 91,272 | | | | 13.9 | % | | $ | 80,100 | | | | 10.6 | % |
Interest-bearing demand deposits | | | 104,749 | | | | 16.3 | | | | 105,530 | | | | 16.1 | | | | 100,046 | | | | 13.2 | |
Savings deposits | | | 278,603 | | | | 43.2 | | | | 277,394 | | | | 42.5 | | | | 286,334 | | | | 37.7 | |
Time deposits | | | 159,426 | | | | 24.8 | | | | 180,592 | | | | 27.5 | | | | 291,759 | | | | 38.5 | |
Total deposits | | $ | 643,971 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 654,788 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 758,239 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Total deposits decreased $10.8 million to $644.0 million at December 31, 2011, from $654.8 million at December 31, 2010. The decrease in deposits was the result of a $21.2 million decrease in time deposits and a $781 thousand decrease in interest-bearing demand deposits, partially offset by a $9.9 million increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits and a $1.2 million increase in savings deposits. The decline in time deposits was due to the planned run off of a maturing high rate promotion done at the end of 2008 to bolster liquidity. The increase in noninterest-bearing and savings deposits was a result of new sales initiatives and efforts by branch personnel to bring in deposit relationships.
The mix of deposits shifted to a more favorable mix during 2011 as the concentration of time deposits fell from 27.5 percent of total deposits at December 31, 2010 to 24.8 percent of total deposits at December 31, 2011, in turn causing the concentration of all other deposit types to increase. The average cost of interest-bearing deposits in 2011 was 1.23 percent compared to 1.61 percent for 2010. The decrease in the cost of deposits is attributed to the lower interest rate environment and the favorable shift from higher cost time deposits to demand and savings deposits.
The following are average deposits for each of the last three years:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
(In thousands) | | Amount | | | % | | | Amount | | | % | | | Amount | | | % | |
Average balance: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | | $ | 93,875 | | | | 14.4 | % | | $ | 87,684 | | | | 12.6 | % | | $ | 79,252 | | | | 10.9 | % |
Interest-bearing demand deposits | | | 103,574 | | | | 15.9 | | | | 100,729 | | | | 14.5 | | | | 89,500 | | | | 12.4 | |
Savings deposits | | | 287,769 | | | | 44.1 | | | | 289,156 | | | | 41.7 | | | | 214,274 | | | | 29.6 | |
Time deposits | | | 166,836 | | | | 25.6 | | | | 216,488 | | | | 31.2 | | | | 341,233 | | | | 47.1 | |
Total deposits | | $ | 652,054 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 694,057 | | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 724,259 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Borrowed Funds and Subordinated Debentures
Borrowed funds consist primarily of fixed rate advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of New York and repurchase agreements. These borrowings are used as a source of liquidity or to fund asset growth not supported by deposit generation. Residential mortgages and investment securities collateralize the borrowings from the FHLB, while investment securities are pledged against the repurchase agreements.
As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, borrowed funds and subordinated debentures totaled $90.5 million, which are broken down in the following table:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
FHLB borrowings: | | | | | | |
Fixed rate advances | | $ | 30,000 | | | $ | 30,000 | |
Repurchase agreements | | | 30,000 | | | | 30,000 | |
Other repurchase agreements | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,000 | |
Subordinated debentures | | | 15,465 | | | | 15,465 | |
At December 31, 2011, the Company had $54.9 million of additional credit available at the FHLB. Pledging additional collateral in the form of 1 to 4 family residential mortgages or investment securities can increase the line with the FHLB.
For additional information, see Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Market Risk
Based on the Company’s business, the two largest risks facing the Company are market risk and credit risk. Market risk for the Company is primarily limited to interest rate risk, which is the impact that changes in interest rates would have on future earnings. The Company’s Risk Management Committee (“RMC”) manages this risk. The principal objectives of RMC are to establish prudent risk management guidelines, evaluate and control the level of interest rate risk in balance sheet accounts, determine the level of appropriate risk given the business focus, operating environment, capital, and liquidity requirements, and actively manage risk within Board-approved guidelines. RMC reviews the maturities and repricing of loans, investments, deposits and borrowings, cash flow needs, current market conditions, and interest rate levels.
The Company uses various techniques to evaluate risk levels on both a short and long-term basis. One of the monitoring tools is the “gap” ratio. A gap ratio, as a percentage of assets, is calculated to determine the maturity and repricing mismatch between interest rate-sensitive assets and interest rate-sensitive liabilities. A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate-sensitive assets repricing exceeds the amount of interest rate-sensitive liabilities repricing in a designated time period. A positive gap should result in higher net interest income with rising interest rates, as the amount of the assets repricing exceed the amount of liabilities repricing. Conversely, a gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate-sensitive liabilities exceeds interest rate-sensitive assets, and lower rates should result in higher net interest income.
Repricing of mortgage-related securities are shown by contractual amortization and estimated prepayments based on the most recent 3-month constant prepayment rate. Callable agency securities are shown based upon their option-adjusted spread modified duration date (“OAS”), rather than the next call date or maturity date. The OAS date considers the coupon on the security, the time to the next call date, the maturity date, market volatility and current rate levels. Fixed rate loans are allocated based on expected amortization.
The following table sets forth the gap ratio at December 31, 2011. Assumptions regarding the repricing characteristics of certain assets and liabilities are critical in determining the projected level of rate sensitivity. Certain savings and interest checking accounts are less sensitive to market interest rate changes than other interest-bearing sources of funds. Core deposits such as interest-bearing demand, savings and money market deposits are allocated based on their expected repricing in relation to changes in market interest rates.
(In thousands) | | Under six months | | | Six months through one year | | | More than one year through three years | | | More than three years through five years | | | More than five years through ten years | | | More than ten years and not repricing | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 17,688 | | | $ | 17,688 | |
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits | | | 64,886 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 64,886 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank stock | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,088 | | | | 4,088 | |
Securities | | | 19,779 | | | | 12,572 | | | | 29,834 | | | | 12,309 | | | | 19,554 | | | | 13,488 | | | | 107,536 | |
Loans | | | 188,752 | | | | 68,506 | | | | 157,098 | | | | 99,642 | | | | 40,448 | | | | 38,146 | | | | 592,592 | |
Other assets | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 24,056 | | | | 24,056 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 273,417 | | | $ | 81,078 | | | $ | 186,932 | | | $ | 111,951 | | | $ | 60,002 | | | $ | 97,466 | | | $ | 810,846 | |
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 101,193 | | | $ | 101,193 | |
Savings and interest-bearing demand deposits | | | 173,307 | | | | 701 | | | | 85,118 | | | | 73,976 | | | | 50,250 | | | | - | | | | 383,352 | |
Time deposits | | | 63,620 | | | | 29,190 | | | | 44,116 | | | | 22,218 | | | | 218 | | | | 64 | | | | 159,426 | |
Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures | | | 15,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 30,000 | | | | 45,000 | | | | 465 | | | | 90,465 | |
Other liabilities | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,852 | | | | 2,852 | |
Shareholders’ equity | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 73,558 | | | | 73,558 | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | $ | 251,927 | | | $ | 29,891 | | | $ | 129,234 | | | $ | 126,194 | | | $ | 95,468 | | | $ | 178,132 | | | $ | 810,846 | |
Gap | | $ | 21,490 | | | $ | 51,187 | | | $ | 57,698 | | | $ | (14,243 | ) | | $ | (35,466 | ) | | $ | (80,666 | ) | | $ | - | |
Cumulative Gap | | $ | 21,490 | | | $ | 72,677 | | | $ | 130,375 | | | $ | 116,132 | | | $ | 80,666 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Cumulative Gap to Total Assets% | | | 2.7 | % | | | 9.0 | % | | | 16.1 | % | | | 14.3 | % | | | 9.9 | % | | | - | | | | - | |
At December 31, 2011, there was a six-month asset-sensitive gap of $21.5 million and a one-year asset-sensitive gap of $72.7 million, as compared to asset-sensitive gaps of $42.5 million and $68.5 million at December 31, 2010. The six-month and one-year cumulative gap to total assets ratios were within the Board-approved guidelines of +/- 20 percent.
Other models are also used in conjunction with the static gap table, which is not able to capture the risk of changing spread relationships over time, the effects of projected growth in the balance sheet or dynamic decisions such as the modification of investment maturities as a rate environment unfolds. For these reasons, a simulation model is used, where numerous interest rate scenarios and balance sheets are combined to produce a range of potential income results. Net interest income is managed within guideline ranges for interest rates rising or falling by 200 basis points. Results outside of guidelines require action by RMC to correct the imbalance. Simulations are typically created over a 12 to 24 month time horizon. At December 31, 2011, these simulations show that with a 200 basis point rate increase over a 12 month period, net interest income would increase by approximately $193 thousand, or 0.7 percent. A 200 basis point rate decline over a 12 month period would decrease net interest income by approximately $565 thousand or 2.1 percent. These variances in net interest income are within the Board-approved guidelines of +/- 5 percent.
Finally, to measure the impact of longer-term asset and liability mismatches beyond two years, the Company utilizes Modified Duration of Equity and Economic Value of Portfolio Equity (“EVPE”) models. The modified duration of equity measures the potential price risk of equity to changes in interest rates. A longer modified duration of equity indicates a greater degree of risk to rising interest rates. Because of balance sheet optionality, an EVPE analysis is also used to dynamically model the present value of asset and liability cash flows, with rate shocks of 200 basis points. The economic value of equity is likely to be different as interest rates change. Like the simulation model, results falling outside prescribed ranges require action by RMC. The Company’s variance in the economic value of equity with rate shocks of 200 basis points is a decline of 4.18 percent in a rising rate environment and a decline of 14.40 percent in a falling rate environment at December 31, 2011. At December 31, 2010, the Company’s variance in the economic value of equity with rate shocks of 200 basis points is a decline of 8.46 percent in a rising rate environment and a decline of 9.13 percent in a falling rate environment. The variance in the EVPE at December 31, 2011 and 2010 is within Board-approved guidelines of +/- 35 percent.
Financial Derivatives
In order to manage interest rate risk, the Company may enter into financial derivative contracts such as interest rate swaps. At December 31, 2011 and 2010 the Company was a party to interest rate swap agreements used to hedge variable rate debt as follows:
(In thousands, except percentages and years) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Notional amount | | $ | 5,000 | | | $ | 15,000 | |
Weighted average pay rate | | | 3.94 | % | | | 4.05 | % |
Weighted average receive rate (three-month LIBOR) | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.34 | % |
Weighted average maturity in years | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.90 | |
Unrealized loss relating to interest rate swaps | | $ | (43 | ) | | $ | (499 | ) |
For additional information, see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Operating, Investing and Financing
The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows present the changes in cash from operating, investing and financing activities. At December 31, 2011, the balance of cash and cash equivalents was $82.6 million, an increase of $38.6 million from December 31, 2010.
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $16.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2011, compared to $17.0 million for the prior year. The primary sources of funds were adjustments to net income, such as the provision for loan losses, depreciation expenses, and proceeds from SBA loans held for sale and mortgage loans held for sale, offset by originations of SBA and mortgage loans held for sale.
Net cash provided by investing activities amounted to $33.7 million in 2011, compared to $67.7 million in 2010. The cash provided by investing activities was primarily a result of sales, maturities and principal payments on securities and a net decrease in loans, partially offset by purchases of securities.
Net cash used in financing activities was $11.4 million in 2011, compared to $114.4 million in 2010. Net cash used in financing activities consisted of a decline in deposits, the repayment of borrowings and dividends paid on preferred stock, partially offset by proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
Liquidity
The Company’s liquidity is a measure of its ability to fund loans, withdrawals or maturities of deposits and other cash outflows in a cost-effective manner.
Parent Company
Generally, the Parent Company’s cash is used for the payment of operating expenses and cash dividends on the preferred stock issued to the U.S. Treasury. The principal sources of funds for the Parent Company are dividends paid by the Bank. The Parent Company only pays expenses that are specifically for the benefit of the Parent Company. Other than its investment in the Bank, Unity Statutory Trust II and Unity Statutory Trust III, the Parent Company does not actively engage in other transactions or business. The majority of expenses paid by the Parent Company are related to Unity Statutory Trust II and Unity Statutory Trust III.
At December 31, 2011, the Parent Company had $3.5 million in cash and $88 thousand in marketable securities, valued at fair market value compared to $4.1 million in cash and $98 thousand in marketable securities at December 31, 2010. The decrease in cash at the Parent Company was primarily due to the payment of cash dividends on preferred stock.
Consolidated Bank
The principal sources of funds at the Bank are deposits, scheduled amortization and prepayments of loan and investment principal, sales and maturities of investment securities and funds provided by operations. While scheduled loan payments and maturing investments are relatively predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
Total FHLB borrowings amounted to $60.0 million and third party repurchase agreements totaled $15.0 million as of December 31, 2011. At December 31, 2011, $54.9 million was available for additional borrowings from the FHLB. Pledging additional collateral in the form of 1 to 4 family residential mortgages or investment securities can increase the line with the FHLB. An additional source of liquidity is the securities available for sale portfolio and SBA loans held for sale portfolio, which amounted to $88.7 million and $7.7 million, respectively, at December 31, 2011.
As of December 31, 2011, deposits included $54.6 million of Government deposits, as compared to $36.3 million at year-end 2010. These deposits are generally short in duration and are very sensitive to price competition. The Company believes that the current level of these types of deposits is appropriate. Included in the portfolio were $51.0 million of deposits from seven municipalities. The withdrawal of these deposits, in whole or in part, would not create a liquidity shortfall for the Company.
The Company was committed to advance approximately $79.4 million to its borrowers as of December 31, 2011, compared to $66.0 million at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2011, $37.4 million of these commitments expire after one year, compared to $17.2 million a year earlier. At December 31, 2011, the Company had $1.8 million in standby letters of credit compared to $1.5 million at December 31, 2010. The estimated fair value of these guarantees is not significant. The Company believes it has the necessary liquidity to honor all commitments. Many of these commitments will expire and never be funded.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
The following table shows the amounts and expected maturities of off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2011. Further discussion of these commitments is included in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(In thousands) | | One Year or Less | | | One to Three Years | | | Three to Five Years | | | Over Five Years | | | Total | |
Standby letters of credit | | $ | 1,819 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 1,829 | |
The following table shows the contractual obligations of the Company by expected payment period, as of December 31, 2011. Further discussion of these commitments is included in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(In thousands) | | One Year or Less | | | One to Three Years | | | Three to Five Years | | | Over Five Years | | | Total | |
Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 30,000 | | | $ | 60,465 | | | $ | 90,465 | |
Operating lease obligations | | | 1,078 | | | | 1,328 | | | | 16 | | | | - | | | | 2,422 | |
Purchase obligations | | | 937 | | | | 1,848 | | | | 1,848 | | | | 76 | | | | 4,709 | |
Total | | $ | 2,015 | | | $ | 3,176 | | | $ | 31,864 | | | $ | 60,541 | | | $ | 97,596 | |
Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures include fixed term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank, repurchase agreements and subordinated debentures. The borrowings have defined terms and under certain circumstances are callable at the option of the lender.
Operating leases represent obligations, net of any sublease agreements, entered into by the Company for the use of land, premises and equipment. The leases generally have escalation terms based upon certain defined indexes.
Purchase obligations represent legally binding and enforceable agreements to purchase goods and services from third parties and consist primarily of contractual obligations under data processing and ATM service agreements.
Capital
A significant measure of the strength of a financial institution is its capital base. Federal regulators have classified and defined capital into the following components: (1) tier 1 capital, which includes tangible shareholders’ equity for common stock, qualifying preferred stock and other qualifying hybrid instruments, and (2) tier 2 capital, which includes a portion of the allowance for loan losses, certain qualifying long-term debt and preferred stock which does not qualify as tier 1 capital. Minimum capital levels are regulated by risk-based capital adequacy guidelines, which require a bank to maintain certain capital as a percent of assets and certain off-balance sheet items adjusted for predefined credit risk factors (risk-weighted assets). A bank is required to maintain, at a minimum, tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets of 4 percent and combined tier 1 and tier 2 capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets of 8 percent.In addition, banks are required to meet a leverage capital requirement, which measures tier 1 capital against average assets. Banks which are highly rated and not experiencing significant growth are required to maintain a leverage ratio of 3 percent while all other banks are expected to maintain a leverage ratio 1 to 2 percentage points higher.
The following table summarizes the Company’s and the Bank’s risk-based capital and leverage ratios at December 31, 2011 and 2010, as well as the minimum regulatory capital ratios required to be deemed “well-capitalized.”
Company | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | Adequately Capitalized Requirements | | | Well- Capitalized Requirements | |
Leverage ratio | | | 10.44 | % | | | 9.97 | % | | | 4.00 | % | | | N/A | |
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio | | | 14.33 | | | | 13.04 | | | | 4.00 | | | | N/A | |
Total risk-based capital ratio | | | 15.60 | | | | 14.30 | | | | 8.00 | | | | N/A | |
Bank | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | Adequately Capitalized Requirements | | | Well- Capitalized Requirements | |
Leverage ratio | | | 9.01 | % | | | 8.48 | % | | | 4.00 | % | | | 5.00 | % |
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio | | | 12.36 | | | | 11.10 | | | | 4.00 | | | | 6.00 | |
Total risk-based capital ratio | | | 15.05 | | | | 13.69 | | | | 8.00 | | | | 10.00 | |
At December 31, 2011, shareholders’ equity was $73.6 million, an increase of $3.5 million from year-end 2010. The increase in shareholders’ equity was due to net income of $2.5 million, $963 thousand from the issuance of common stock under employee benefit plans, $724 thousand appreciation in the net unrealized gains on available for sale securities, and $274 thousand appreciation in net unrealized gains on cash flow hedge derivatives, partially offset by $1.0 million in dividends accrued on preferred stock. The issuance of common stock under employee benefit plans includes nonqualified stock options and restricted stock expense related entries, employee option exercises and the tax benefit of options exercised.
During the first quarter of 2011, the Company retired approximately 425 thousand shares of Treasury Stock. The associated $4.2 million was allocated between common stock and retained earnings.
On October 3, 2008, Congress passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”), which provided the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury with broad authority to implement certain actions to help restore stability and liquidity to the U.S. markets. One of the programs resulting from the EESA was the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”) which provided direct equity investment of perpetual preferred stock by the U.S. Treasury in qualified financial institutions. This program was voluntary and requires an institution to comply with several restrictions and provisions, including limits on executive compensation, stock redemptions, and declaration of dividends. The perpetual preferred stock has a dividend rate of 5 percent per year until the fifth anniversary of the Treasury investment and a dividend of 9 percent thereafter. The Company received an investment in perpetual preferred stock of $20.6 million on December 5, 2008.
As part of the CPP, the Company’s future ability to pay cash dividends is limited for so long as the Treasury holds the preferred stock. As so limited the Company may not increase its quarterly cash dividend above $0.05 per share, the quarterly rate in effect at the time the CPP program was announced, without the prior approval of the Treasury. The Company did not declare or pay any dividends during 2011 or 2010. The Company is currently preserving capital and will resume paying dividends when earnings and credit quality improve.
The Company pays quarterly dividends to the U.S. Treasury on the preferred stock which it holds. During 2011, the Company accrued $1.0 million in dividends payable and $526 thousand in the accretion of the discount on the preferred stock. The accrued preferred stock dividends and discount accretion are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity. Amounts accrued and unpaid are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as “Accrued expenses and other liabilities.” Cash dividends paid to the U.S. Treasury totaled $1.0 million during 2011 and appear on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
The Company suspended its share repurchase program, as required by the CPP. On October 21, 2002, the Company authorized the repurchase of up to 10 percent of its outstanding common stock. The amount and timing of purchases is dependent upon a number of factors, including the price and availability of the Company’s shares, general market conditions and competing alternate uses of funds. There were no shares repurchased during 2011 or 2010. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had repurchased a total of 556 thousand shares, of which 131 thousand shares have been retired, leaving 153 thousand shares remaining to be repurchased under the plan when and if it is reinstated.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains certain forward-looking statements, either expressed or implied, which are provided to assist the reader in understanding anticipated future financial performance. These statements involve certain risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions by management.
Factors that may cause actual results to differ from those results expressed or implied, include, but are not limited to those listed under Item 1A - “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K; the overall economy and the interest rate environment; the ability of customers to repay their obligations; the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; competition; significant changes in tax, accounting or regulatory practices and requirements; and technological changes. Although management has taken certain steps to mitigate the negative effect of the aforementioned items, significant unfavorable changes could severely impact the assumptions used and have an adverse effect on future profitability.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” is based upon the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Note 1 to the Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, contains a summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies. Management believes the Company’s policies with respect to the methodology for the determination of the other-than-temporary impairment on securities, servicing assets, allowance for loan losses, cash flow hedges and income taxes involve a higher degree of complexity and require management to make difficult and subjective judgments, which often require assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. Changes in these judgments, assumptions or estimates could materially impact results of operations. These critical policies are periodically reviewed with the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
Other-Than-Temporary Impairment
The Company has a process in place to identify debt securities that could potentially incur credit impairment that is other-than-temporary. This process involves monitoring late payments, pricing levels, downgrades by rating agencies, key financial ratios, financial statements, revenue forecasts and cash flow projections as indicators of credit issues. Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concern warrants such evaluation. This evaluation considers relevant facts and circumstances in evaluating whether a credit or interest rate-related impairment of a security is other-than-temporary. Relevant facts and circumstances considered include: (1) the extent and length of time the fair value has been below cost; (2) the reasons for the decline in value; (3) the financial position and access to capital of the issuer, including the current and future impact of any specific events and (4) for fixed maturity securities, our intent to sell a security or whether it is more likely than not we will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost which, in some cases, may extend to maturity and for equity securities, our ability and intent to hold the security for a forecasted period of time that allows for the recovery in value.
Management assesses its intent to sell or whether it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit losses. For debt securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired with no intent to sell and no requirement to sell prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis, the amount of the impairment is separated into the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings and is the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows. The remaining difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is due to factors that are not credit related and is recognized in other comprehensive income.
The present value of expected future cash flows is determined using the best estimate cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit to the security at the date of purchase or the current yield to accrete an asset-backed or floating rate security. The methodology and assumptions for establishing the best estimate cash flows vary depending on the type of security. The asset-backed securities cash flow estimates are based on bond specific facts and circumstances that may include collateral characteristics, expectations of delinquency and default rates, loss severity and prepayment speeds and structural support, including subordination and guarantees. The corporate bond cash flow estimates are derived from scenario-based outcomes of expected corporate restructurings or the disposition of assets using bond specific facts and circumstances including timing, security interests and loss severity.
For additional information on other-than-temporary impairment, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Servicing Assets
Servicing assets represent the allocated value of retained servicing rights on loans sold. Servicing assets are expensed in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing revenues. Impairment is evaluated based on stratifying the underlying financial assets by date of origination and term. Fair value is determined using prices for similar assets with similar characteristics, when available, or based upon discounted cash flows using market-based assumptions. Any impairment, if temporary, would be reported as a valuation allowance.
For additional information on servicing assets, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level management considers adequate to provide for probable loan losses as of the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and is reduced by net charge-offs.
The level of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of probable losses in the loan portfolio, after consideration of prevailing economic conditions in the Company’s market area, the volume and composition of the loan portfolio, and historical loan loss experience. The allowance for loan losses consists of specific reserves for individually impaired credits and troubled debt restructurings, reserves for nonimpaired loans based on historical loss factors and reserves based on general economic factors and other qualitative risk factors such as changes in delinquency trends, industry concentrations or local/national economic trends. This risk assessment process is performed at least quarterly, and, as adjustments become necessary, they are realized in the periods in which they become known.
Although management attempts to maintain the allowance at a level deemed adequate to provide for probable losses, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based upon certain factors including changes in market conditions and underlying collateral values. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the adequacy of the Company’s allowance for loan losses. These agencies may require the Company to make additional provisions based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.
The Company maintains an allowance for unfunded loan commitments that is maintained at a level that management believes is adequate to absorb estimated probable losses. Adjustments to the allowance are made through other expenses and applied to the allowance which is maintained in other liabilities.
For additional information on the allowance for loan losses, see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company uses derivative instruments, such as interest rate swaps, to manage interest rate risk. The Company recognizes all derivative instruments at fair value as either assets or liabilities in other assets or other liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. For derivatives not designated as an accounting hedge, the gain or loss is recognized in trading noninterest income. As of December 31, 2011, all of the Company’s derivative instruments qualified as hedging instruments.
For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, the Company must designate the hedging instrument, based on the exposure being hedged, as a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. The Company does not have any fair value hedges or hedges of foreign operations.
The Company formally documents the relationship between the hedging instruments and hedged item, as well as the risk management objective and strategy before undertaking a hedge. To qualify for hedge accounting, the derivatives and hedged items must be designated as a hedge. For hedging relationships in which effectiveness is measured, the Company formally assesses both at inception and on an ongoing basis, if the derivatives are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item. If it is determined that the derivative instrument is not highly effective as a hedge, hedge accounting is discontinued.
For derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on derivatives is reported as a component of other comprehensive income or loss and subsequently reclassified in interest income in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. As a result, the change in fair value of any ineffective portion of the hedging derivative is recognized immediately in earnings.
The Company will discontinue hedge accounting when it is determined that the derivative is no longer qualifying as an effective hedge; the derivative expires or is sold, terminated or exercised; or the derivative is de-designated as a fair value or cash flow hedge or it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur by the end of the originally specified time period. If the Company determines that the derivative no longer qualifies as a cash flow or fair value hedge and therefore hedge accounting is discontinued, the derivative will continue to be recorded on the balance sheet at its fair value with changes in fair value included in current earnings.
For additional information on derivative instruments, see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes according to the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates applicable to taxable income for the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation reserves are established against certain deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Increases or decreases in the valuation reserve are charged or credited to the income tax provision.
When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that ultimately would be sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. The evaluation of a tax position taken is considered by itself and not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.
Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits would be recognized in income tax expense on the income statement.
For additional information on income taxes, see Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Under the supervision and with the participation of the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). Based on our evaluation under the framework, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2011.
Pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011 has not been attested to by McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, as stated in their report which is included herein.
James A. Hughes
President and Chief Executive Officer
Alan J. Bedner
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Unity Bancorp, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets of Unity Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries (“the Company”) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related Consolidated Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income, Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Cash Flows for the years then ended. These Consolidated Financial Statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the Consolidated Financial Statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Unity Bancorp, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
March 15, 2012
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
December 31, | | | | | | |
| | | 2011 | | | | 2010 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Cash and due from banks | | $ | 17,688 | | | $ | 17,637 | |
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits | | | 64,886 | | | | 26,289 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 82,574 | | | | 43,926 | |
Securities: | | | | | | | | |
Available for sale | | | 88,765 | | | | 107,131 | |
Held to maturity (fair value of $19,879 and $21,351 in 2011 and 2010, respectively) | | | 18,771 | | | | 21,111 | |
Total securities | | | 107,536 | | | | 128,242 | |
Loans: | | | | | | | | |
SBA held for sale | | | 7,668 | | | | 10,397 | |
SBA held to maturity | | | 64,175 | | | | 75,741 | |
SBA 504 | | | 55,108 | | | | 64,276 | |
Commercial | | | 283,104 | | | | 281,205 | |
Residential mortgage | | | 134,090 | | | | 128,400 | |
Consumer | | | 48,447 | | | | 55,917 | |
Total loans | | | 592,592 | | | | 615,936 | |
Less: Allowance for loan losses | | | 16,348 | | | | 14,364 | |
Net loans | | | 576,244 | | | | 601,572 | |
Premises and equipment, net | | | 11,350 | | | | 10,967 | |
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) | | | 9,107 | | | | 8,812 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 6,878 | | | | 7,550 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank stock | | | 4,088 | | | | 4,206 | |
Accrued interest receivable | | | 3,703 | | | | 3,791 | |
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) | | | 3,032 | | | | 2,346 | |
Prepaid FDIC insurance | | | 2,545 | | | | 3,266 | |
Goodwill and other intangibles | | | 1,530 | | | | 1,544 | |
Other assets | | | 2,259 | | | | 2,188 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 810,846 | | | $ | 818,410 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Deposits: | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits | | $ | 101,193 | | | $ | 91,272 | |
Interest-bearing demand deposits | | | 104,749 | | | | 105,530 | |
Savings deposits | | | 278,603 | | | | 277,394 | |
Time deposits, under $100,000 | | | 102,809 | | | | 119,478 | |
Time deposits, $100,000 and over | | | 56,617 | | | | 61,114 | |
Total deposits | | | 643,971 | | | | 654,788 | |
Borrowed funds | | | 75,000 | | | | 75,000 | |
Subordinated debentures | | | 15,465 | | | | 15,465 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | 523 | | | | 556 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 2,329 | | | | 2,516 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 737,288 | | | | 748,325 | |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) | | | - | | | | - | |
Shareholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Cumulative perpetual preferred stock, Series B, $1 liquidation preference per share, 500 shares authorized, 21 shares issued and outstanding in 2011 and 2010 | | | 19,545 | | | | 19,019 | |
Common stock, no par value, 12,500 shares authorized, 7,459 shares issued and outstanding in 2011; 7,636 shares issued and 7,211 outstanding in 2010 | | | 53,746 | | | | 55,884 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (854 | ) | | | (772 | ) |
Treasury stock at cost (425 shares in 2010) | | | - | | | | (4,169 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 1,121 | | | | 123 | |
Total Shareholders’ Equity | | | 73,558 | | | | 70,085 | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | $ | 810,846 | | | $ | 818,410 | |
The accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
For the years ended December 31, | | | | | | |
| | | 2011 | | | | 2010 | |
INTEREST INCOME | | | | | | | | |
Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits | | $ | 61 | | | $ | 87 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank stock | | | 183 | | | | 235 | |
Securities: | | | | | | | | |
Available for sale | | | 3,204 | | | | 4,287 | |
Held to maturity | | | 787 | | | | 1,117 | |
Total securities | | | 3,991 | | | | 5,404 | |
Loans: | | | | | | | | |
SBA | | | 4,665 | | | | 5,264 | |
SBA 504 | | | 3,482 | | | | 4,305 | |
Commercial | | | 17,492 | | | | 18,130 | |
Residential mortgage | | | 7,107 | | | | 7,684 | |
Consumer | | | 2,542 | | | | 2,926 | |
Total loans | | | 35,288 | | | | 38,309 | |
Total interest income | | | 39,523 | | | | 44,035 | |
INTEREST EXPENSE | | | | | | | | |
Interest-bearing demand deposits | | | 571 | | | | 737 | |
Savings deposits | | | 2,202 | | | | 2,829 | |
Time deposits | | | 4,067 | | | | 6,173 | |
Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures | | | 3,711 | | | | 4,296 | |
Total interest expense | | | 10,551 | | | | 14,035 | |
Net interest income | | | 28,972 | | | | 30,000 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 6,800 | | | | 7,250 | |
Net interest income after provision for loan losses | | | 22,172 | | | | 22,750 | |
NONINTEREST INCOME | | | | | | | | |
Branch fee income | | | 1,445 | | | | 1,424 | |
Service and loan fee income | | | 1,034 | | | | 979 | |
Gain on sale of SBA loans held for sale, net | | | 962 | | | | 500 | |
Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net | | | 951 | | | | 1,052 | |
Bank owned life insurance | | | 295 | | | | 310 | |
Net security gains | | | 303 | | | | 85 | |
Other income | | | 671 | | | | 719 | |
Total noninterest income | | | 5,661 | | | | 5,069 | |
NONINTEREST EXPENSE | | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | | 11,781 | | | | 11,875 | |
Occupancy | | | 2,781 | | | | 2,522 | |
Processing and communications | | | 2,104 | | | | 2,139 | |
Furniture and equipment | | | 1,527 | | | | 1,755 | |
Professional services | | | 817 | | | | 737 | |
Loan collection costs | | | 979 | | | | 964 | |
OREO expenses | | | 1,229 | | | | 1,316 | |
Deposit insurance | | | 775 | | | | 1,301 | |
Advertising | | | 727 | | | | 624 | |
Other expenses | | | 1,798 | | | | 1,757 | |
Total noninterest expense | | | 24,518 | | | | 24,990 | |
Income before provision for income taxes | | | 3,315 | | | | 2,829 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 769 | | | | 589 | |
Net income | | | 2,546 | | | | 2,240 | |
Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion | | | 1,558 | | | | 1,520 | |
Income available to common shareholders | | $ | 988 | | | $ | 720 | |
Net income per common share - Basic | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.10 | |
Net income per common share - Diluted | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.10 | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic | | | 7,333 | | | | 7,173 | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted | | | 7,735 | | | | 7,447 | |
The accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
For the years ended December 31, | | | | | | |
| | | 2011 | | | | 2010 | |
Net income | | $ | 2,546 | | | $ | 2,240 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized gains on securities: | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized holding gains arising during period | | | 1,004 | | | | 532 | |
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income | | | 280 | | | | 114 | |
Total unrealized gains on securities | | | 724 | | | | 418 | |
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedge derivatives: | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized holding gains arising during period | | | 274 | | | | 166 | |
Total other comprehensive income | | | 998 | | | | 584 | |
Total comprehensive income | | $ | 3,544 | | | $ | 2,824 | |
The accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands)
| | Preferred Stock | | Common Stock | | Accumulated Deficit | | Treasury Stock | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Total Shareholders’ Equity |
Shares | Amount |
Balance, December 31, 2009 | $ | 18,533 | | 7,144 | $ | 55,454 | $ | (1,492) | $ | (4,169) | $ | (461) | $ | 67,865 |
Net income | | | | | | | | 2,240 | | | | | | 2,240 |
Unrealized holding gains on securities and cash flow hedge derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | 584 | | 584 |
Accretion of discount on preferred stock | | 486 | | | | | | (486) | | | | | | - |
Dividends on preferred stock (5% annually) | | | | | | | | (1,034) | | | | | | (1,034) |
Common stock issued and related tax effects (1) | | | | 67 | | 430 | | | | | | | | 430 |
Balance, December 31, 2010 | $ | 19,019 | | 7,211 | $ | 55,884 | $ | (772) | $ | (4,169) | $ | 123 | $ | 70,085 |
Net income | | | | | | | | 2,546 | | | | | | 2,546 |
Unrealized holding gains on securities and cash flow hedge derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | 998 | | 998 |
Accretion of discount on preferred stock | | 526 | | | | | | (526) | | | | | | - |
Dividends on preferred stock (5% annually) | | | | | | | | (1,034) | | | | | | (1,034) |
Retire Treasury stock | | | | | | (3,101) | | (1,068) | | 4,169 | | | | - |
Common stock issued and related tax effects (1) | | | | 248 | | 963 | | | | | | | | 963 |
Balance, December 31, 2011 | $ | 19,545 | | 7,459 | $ | 53,746 | $ | (854) | $ | - | $ | 1,121 | $ | 73,558 |
(1) Includes the issuance of common stock under employee benefit plans, which includes nonqualified stock options and restricted stock expense related entries, employee option exercises and the tax benefit of options exercised.
The accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
For the years ended December 31, | | | | | | | | |
| | | 2011 | | | | 2010 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 2,546 | | | $ | 2,240 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 6,800 | | | | 7,250 | |
Net amortization of purchase premiums and discounts on securities | | | 576 | | | | 881 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 1,040 | | | | 1,317 | |
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | | | 4 | | | | (641 | ) |
Net security gains | | | (303 | ) | | | (85 | ) |
Stock compensation expense | | | 221 | | | | 317 | |
Loss on sale of OREO | | | 227 | | | | 707 | |
Gain on sale of SBA loans held for sale, net | | | (962 | ) | | | (500 | ) |
Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net | | | (951 | ) | | | (1,052 | ) |
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale | | | (55,781 | ) | | | (54,299 | ) |
Origination of SBA loans held for sale | | | (10,682 | ) | | | (1,573 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale, net | | | 56,732 | | | | 55,351 | |
Proceeds from sale of SBA loans held for sale, net | | | 14,243 | | | | 5,286 | |
Loss on sale or disposal of premises and equipment | | | 227 | | | | 9 | |
Net change in other assets and liabilities | | | 2,421 | | | | 1,800 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 16,358 | | | | 17,008 | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Purchases of securities held to maturity | | | (6,918 | ) | | | (3,765 | ) |
Purchases of securities available for sale | | | (39,135 | ) | | | (46,711 | ) |
Maturities and principal payments on securities held to maturity | | | 7,011 | | | | 8,882 | |
Maturities and principal payments on securities available for sale | | | 35,393 | | | | 65,877 | |
Proceeds from sale of securities held to maturity | | | 2,168 | | | | 1,893 | |
Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale | | | 23,123 | | | | 14,513 | |
Proceeds from redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock | | | 118 | | | | 471 | |
Proceeds from sale of OREO | | | 4,052 | | | | 8,077 | |
Net decrease in loans | | | 9,594 | | | | 21,353 | |
Purchase of bank owned life insurance | | | - | | | | (2,500 | ) |
Proceeds from sale or disposal of premises and equipment | | | 2 | | | | - | |
Purchases of premises and equipment | | | (1,715 | ) | | | (421 | ) |
Net cash provided by investing activities | | | 33,693 | | | | 67,669 | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in deposits | | | (10,817 | ) | | | (103,451 | ) |
Repayments of borrowings | | | - | | | | (10,000 | ) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | | | 446 | | | | 97 | |
Dividends on preferred stock | | | (1,032 | ) | | | (1,032 | ) |
Net cash used in financing activities | | | (11,403 | ) | | | (114,386 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 38,648 | | | | (29,709 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | | 43,926 | | | | 73,635 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | | $ | 82,574 | | | $ | 43,926 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES: | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 10,584 | | | $ | 14,189 | |
Income taxes paid | | | 606 | | | | 1,328 | |
Noncash investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Transfer of SBA loans held for sale to held to maturity | | | 130 | | | | 7,796 | |
Transfer of loans to OREO | | | 6,411 | | | | 9,700 | |
The accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Overview
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Unity Bancorp, Inc. (the “Parent Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Unity Bank (the “Bank” or when consolidated with the Parent Company, the “Company”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Unity Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company incorporated in New Jersey and registered under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Bank, is chartered by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. The Bank provides a full range of commercial and retail banking services through fifteen branch offices located in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Warren counties in New Jersey and Northampton County in Pennsylvania. These services include the acceptance of demand, savings, and time deposits and the extension of consumer, real estate, Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and other commercial credits.
Unity Bank has eight wholly-owned subsidiaries, Unity Investment Services, Inc., Unity Financial Services, Inc., AJB Residential Realty Enterprises, Inc., AJB Commercial Realty, Inc., MKCD Commercial, Inc., JAH Commercial, Inc., UB Commercial LLC, and ASBC Holdings LLC. Unity Investment Services, Inc. is used to hold and administer part of the Bank’s investment portfolio. Unity Financial Services, Inc. sells third party investments such as insurance and annuities. The other subsidiaries hold, administer and maintain the Bank’s other real estate owned (“OREO”) properties.
The Company has two wholly-owned statutory trust subsidiaries. See details in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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. Amounts requiring the use of significant estimates include the allowance for loan losses, valuation of deferred tax and servicing assets, the carrying value of loans held for sale and other real estate owned, the determination of other-than-temporary impairment for securities and fair value disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year to conform to the current year presentation, with no impact on prior year earnings.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits.
Securities
The Company classifies its securities into two categories, available for sale and held to maturity.
Securities that are classified as available for sale are stated at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale are excluded from results of operations and are reported as other comprehensive income, a separate component of shareholders’ equity, net of taxes. Securities classified as available for sale include securities that may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, changes in prepayment risks or for asset/liability management purposes. The cost of securities sold is determined on a specific identification basis. Gains and losses on sales of securities are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income on the date of sale.
Securities are classified as held to maturity based on management’s intent and ability to hold them to maturity. Such securities are stated at cost, adjusted for unamortized purchase premiums and discounts using the level yield method.
If transfers between the available for sale and held to maturity portfolios occur, they are accounted for at fair value and unrealized holding gains and losses are accounted for at the date of transfer. For securities transferred to available for sale from held to maturity, unrealized gains or losses as of the date of the transfer are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders’ equity. For securities transferred into the held to maturity portfolio from the available for sale portfolio, unrealized gains or losses as of the date of transfer continue to be reported in other comprehensive income (loss), and are amortized over the remaining life of the security as an adjustment to its yield, consistent with amortization of the premium or accretion of the discount.
The Company has a process in place to identify debt securities for impairment that is other-than-temporary. This process involves monitoring late payments, pricing levels, downgrades by rating agencies, key financial ratios, financial statements, revenue forecasts and cash flow projections as indicators of credit issues. Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concern warrants such evaluation. This evaluation considers relevant facts and circumstances in evaluating whether a credit or interest rate related impairment of a security is other-than-temporary. Relevant facts and circumstances considered include: (1) the extent and length of time the fair value has been below cost; (2) the reasons for the decline in value; (3) the financial position and access to capital of the issuer, including the current and future impact of any specific events and (4) for fixed maturity securities, our intent to sell a security or whether it is more likely than not we will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost which, in some cases, may extend to maturity and for equity securities, our ability and intent to hold the security for a period of time that allows for the recovery in value.
Management assesses their intent to sell or whether it is more likely than not that they will be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current period credit losses. For debt securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired with no intent to sell and no requirement to sell prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis, the amount of the impairment is separated into the amount that is credit related (credit loss component) and the amount due to all other factors. The credit loss component is recognized in earnings and is the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows. The remaining difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of future expected cash flows is due to factors that are not credit related and is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).
The present value of expected future cash flows is determined using the best estimate cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate implicit to the security at the date of purchase or the current yield to accrete an asset-backed or floating rate security. The methodology and assumptions for establishing the best estimate cash flows vary depending on the type of security. The asset-backed securities cash flow estimates are based on bond specific facts and circumstances that may include collateral characteristics, expectations of delinquency and default rates, loss severity and prepayment speeds and structural support, including subordination and guarantees. The corporate bond cash flow estimates are derived from scenario-based outcomes of expected corporate restructurings or the disposition of assets using bond specific facts and circumstances including timing, security interests and loss severity.
For additional information on securities, see Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Loans Held To Maturity and Loans Held For Sale
Loans held to maturity are stated at the unpaid principal balance, net of unearned discounts and net of deferred loan origination fees and costs. Loan origination fees, net of direct loan origination costs, are deferred and are recognized over the estimated life of the related loans as an adjustment to the loan yield utilizing the level yield method.
Interest is credited to operations primarily based upon the principal amount outstanding. When management believes there is sufficient doubt as to the ultimate ability to collect interest on a loan, interest accruals are discontinued and all past due interest, previously recognized as income, is reversed and charged against current period earnings. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied as principal. Loans are returned to an accrual status when the ability to collect is reasonably assured and when the loan is brought current as to principal and interest.
Loans are reported as past due when either interest or principal is unpaid in the following circumstances: fixed payment loans when the borrower is in arrears for two or more monthly payments; open-end credit for two or more billing cycles; and single payment notes if interest or principal remains unpaid for 30 days or more.
Loans are charged off when collection is sufficiently questionable and when the Company can no longer justify maintaining the loan as an asset on the balance sheet. Loans qualify for charge-off when, after thorough analysis, all possible sources of repayment are insufficient. These include: 1) potential future cash flows, 2) value of collateral, and/or 3) strength of co-makers and guarantors. All unsecured loans are charged off upon the establishment of the loan’s nonaccrual status. Additionally, all loans classified as a loss or that portion of the loan classified as a loss is charged off. All loan charge-offs are approved by the Board of Directors.
Nonperforming loans consist of loans that are not accruing interest (nonaccrual loans) as a result of principal or interest being in default for a period of 90 days or more or when the ability to collect principal and interest according to the contractual terms is in doubt. When a loan is classified as nonaccrual, interest accruals discontinue and all past due interest previously recognized as income is reversed and charged against current period income. Generally, until the loan becomes current, any payments received from the borrower are applied to outstanding principal until such time as management determines that the financial condition of the borrower and other factors merit recognition of a portion of such payments as interest income.
The Company evaluates its loans for impairment. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Company has defined impaired loans to be all troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) and nonperforming loans. Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of a similar nature (consumer and residential mortgage loans), and on an individual basis for other loans. TDRs occur when a creditor, for economic or legal reasons related to a debtor’s financial condition, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider. These concessions typically include reductions in interest rate, extending the maturity of a loan, or a combination of both. Interest income on accruing TDRs is credited to operations primarily based upon the principal amount outstanding, as stated in the paragraphs above. Management evaluates for any possible impairment using either the discounted cash flows method, where the value of the loan is based on the present value of expected cash flows, discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan agreement, or by using the fair value of the collateral less selling costs. If the measure of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, the Company establishes a valuation allowance, or adjusts existing valuation allowances, with a corresponding charge or credit to the provision for loan losses.
Loans held for sale are SBA loans and are reflected at the lower of aggregate cost or market value. The net amount of loan origination fees on loans sold is included in the carrying value and in the gain or loss on the sale.
The Company originates loans to customers under an SBA program that historically has provided for SBA guarantees of up to 90 percent of each loan. The Company generally sells the guaranteed portion of its SBA loans to a third party and retains the servicing, holding the nonguaranteed portion in its portfolio. When sales of SBA loans occur, the premium received on the sale and the present value of future cash flows of the servicing assets are recognized in income.
Serviced loans sold to others are not included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Income and fees collected for loan servicing are credited to noninterest income when earned, net of amortization on the related servicing assets.
For additional information on loans, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Servicing Assets
Servicing assets represent the estimated fair value of retained servicing rights at the time loans are sold. Servicing assets are expensed in proportion to, and over the period of, estimated net servicing revenues. Impairment is evaluated based on stratifying the underlying financial assets by date of origination and term. Fair value is determined using prices for similar assets with similar characteristics, when available, or based upon discounted cash flows using market-based assumptions. Any impairment, if temporary, would be reported as a valuation allowance.
For additional information on servicing assets, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Allowance for Loan Losses and Unfunded Loan Commitments
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level management considers adequate to provide for probable loan losses as of the balance sheet date. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to expense and is reduced by net charge-offs.
The level of the allowance is based on management’s evaluation of probable losses in the loan portfolio, after consideration of prevailing economic conditions in the Company’s market area, the volume and composition of the loan portfolio, and historical loan loss experience. The allowance for loan losses consists of specific reserves for individually impaired credits and troubled debt restructurings, reserves for nonimpaired loans based on historical loss factors and reserves based on general economic factors and other qualitative risk factors such as changes in delinquency trends, industry concentrations or local/national economic trends. This risk assessment process is performed at least quarterly, and, as adjustments become necessary, they are realized in the periods in which they become known.
Although management attempts to maintain the allowance at a level deemed adequate to provide for probable losses, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based upon certain factors including changes in market conditions and underlying collateral values. In addition, various regulatory agencies periodically review the adequacy of the Company’s allowance for loan losses. These agencies may require the Company to make additional provisions based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.
The Company maintains an allowance for unfunded loan commitments that is maintained at a level that management believes is adequate to absorb estimated probable losses. Adjustments are made through other expenses and applied to the allowance which is maintained in other liabilities.
For additional information on the allowance for loan losses, see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Premises and Equipment
Land is carried at cost. Buildings and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, not to exceed 30 years. For additional information on premises and equipment, see Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Bank Owned Life Insurance
The Company purchased life insurance policies on certain members of management. Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) is recorded at its cash surrender value or the amount that can be realized. In December 2004, the Company purchased $5.0 million of BOLI. An additional $2.5 million was purchased in January 2010 to help offset the rising costs of employee benefits.
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
Federal law requires a member institution of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) system to hold stock of its district FHLB according to a predetermined formula. The stock is carried at cost. Management reviews the stock for impairment based on the ultimate recoverability of the cost basis in the stock. The stock’s value is determined by the ultimate recoverability of the par value rather than by recognizing temporary declines. Management considers such criteria as the significance of the decline in net assets, if any, of the FHLB, the length of time this situation has persisted, commitments by the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation, the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on the customer base of the FHLB and the liquidity position of the FHLB.
Other Real Estate Owned
Other real estate owned is recorded at the fair value, less estimated costs to sell, at the date of acquisition, with a charge to the allowance for loan losses for any excess of the loan carrying value over such amount. Subsequently, other real estate owned is carried at the lower of cost or fair value, as determined by current appraisals, less estimated selling costs. Certain costs incurred in preparing properties for sale are capitalized to the extent that the appraisal amount exceeds the carry value, and expenses of holding foreclosed properties are charged to operations as incurred.
The Company requires current real estate appraisals on all loans that become OREO or in-substance foreclosure. Prior to each balance sheet date, the Company values OREO based upon a third party appraisal, original appraisal, broker’s price opinion, drive by appraisal, automated valuation model, updated market evaluation, or a combination of these methods. The amount is discounted for the decline in market real estate values (for original appraisals), for any known damage or repair costs, and for selling and closing costs. The amount of the discount is dependent upon the method used to determine the original value. When applying the discount, the Company takes into consideration when the appraisal was performed, the collateral’s location, the type of collateral, any known damage to the property and the type of business. Subsequent to receiving the third party results, the Company discounts the value 6 to 10 percent for selling and closing costs.
Treasury Stock
Treasury stock is accounted for under the cost method and accordingly is presented as a reduction in shareholders’ equity. The Company retired approximately 425 shares of Treasury stock in 2011.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company uses derivative instruments, such as interest rate swaps, to manage interest rate risk. The Company recognizes all derivative instruments at fair value as either assets or liabilities in other assets or other liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. For derivatives not designated as an accounting hedge, the gain or loss is recognized in trading noninterest income. As of December 31, 2011, all of the Company’s derivative instruments qualified as hedging instruments.
For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, the Company must designate the hedging instrument, based on the exposure being hedged, as a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. The Company does not have any fair value hedges or hedges of foreign operations.
The Company formally documents the relationship between the hedging instruments and hedged item, as well as the risk management objective and strategy before undertaking a hedge. To qualify for hedge accounting, the derivatives and hedged items must be designated as a hedge. For hedging relationships in which effectiveness is measured, the Company formally assesses, both at inception and on an ongoing basis, if the derivatives are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item. If it is determined that the derivative instrument is not highly effective as a hedge, hedge accounting is discontinued.For derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on derivatives is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified in interest income in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. As a result, the change in fair value of any ineffective portion of the hedging derivative is recognized immediately in earnings.
The Company will discontinue hedge accounting when it is determined that the derivative is no longer qualifying as an effective hedge; the derivative expires or is sold, terminated or exercised; or the derivative is de-designated as a fair value or cash flow hedge or it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur by the end of the originally specified time period. If the Company determines that the derivative no longer qualifies as a cash flow or fair value hedge and therefore hedge accounting is discontinued, the derivative will continue to be recorded on the balance sheet at its fair value with changes in fair value included in current earnings.
For additional information on derivative instruments, see Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Income Taxes
The Company follows Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, “Income Taxes,” which prescribes a threshold for the financial statement recognition of income taxes and provides criteria for the measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC 740 also includes guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition of income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates applicable to taxable income for the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation reserves are established against certain deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Increases or decreases in the valuation reserve are charged or credited to the income tax provision.
When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that ultimately would be sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. The evaluation of a tax position taken is considered by itself and not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheet along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.
Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits are recognized in income tax expense on the income statement.
For additional information on income taxes, see Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Net Income Per Share
Basic net income (loss) per common share is calculated as net income available (loss attributable) to common shareholders divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Net income available (loss attributable) to common shareholders is calculated as net income (loss) less accrued dividends and discount accretion related to preferred stock.
Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed similarly to that of basic net income (loss) per common share, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if all potentially dilutive common shares, principally stock options, were issued during the reporting period utilizing the Treasury stock method. However, when a net loss rather than net income is recognized, diluted earnings per share equals basic earnings per share.
For additional information on income per share, see Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Stock-Based CompensationThe Company accounts for its stock-based compensation awards in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, which requires recognition of compensation expense related to stock-based compensation awards over the period during which an employee is required to provide service for the award. Compensation expense is equal to the fair value of the award, net of estimated forfeitures, and is recognized over the vesting period of such awards.
For additional information on the Company’s stock-based compensation, see Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Fair Value
The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures,” which provides a framework for measuring fair value under generally accepted accounting principles.
For additional information on the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments, see Note 20 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) consists of the change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale and derivatives designated as cash flow hedges that were reported as a component of shareholders’ equity, net of tax. For additional information on other comprehensive income, see Note 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Transfers of Financial Assets
Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
Advertising
The Company expenses the costs of advertising in the period incurred.
Dividend Restrictions
Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels that may limit the dividends paid by our bank to our holding company or by our holding company to our shareholders. In addition, the Company’s participation in the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program places restrictions on increased dividend declarations.
Operating Segments
While management monitors the revenue streams of its various products and services, operating results and financial performance are evaluated on a company-wide basis. The Company’s management uses consolidated results to make operating and strategic decisions. Accordingly, there is only one reportable segment.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-08, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment.” This ASU will allow companies to use a qualitative approach to test goodwill for impairment. An entity is permitted to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test described in Topic 350. The more likely than not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. The amendments are effective for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The amendment is not expected to impact the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” This ASU will require companies to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income either as one continuous statement or as two consecutive statements. It eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity. The standard does not change the items which must be reported in other comprehensive income, how such items are measured or when they must be reclassified to net income. This standard was to be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, but was deferred by the FASB in October 2011. This standard impacts presentation only and will have no effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, because the Company currently presents the components of net income and other comprehensive income in two consecutive statements.
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS”, which is intended to result in convergence between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) requirements for measurement of and disclosures about fair value. The amendments are not expected to have a significant impact on companies applying U.S. GAAP. Key provisions of the amendment include: a prohibition on grouping financial instruments for purposes of determining fair value, except when an entity manages market and credit risks on the basis of the entity’s net exposure to the group; an extension of the prohibition against the use of a blockage factor to all fair value measurements (that prohibition currently applies only to financial instruments with quoted prices in active markets); and a requirement that for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements, entities disclose quantitative information about unobservable inputs, a description of the valuation process used and qualitative details about the sensitivity of the measurements. In addition, for items not carried at fair value but for which fair value is disclosed, entities will be required to disclose the level within the fair value hierarchy that applies to the fair value measurement disclosed. This ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s fair value measurements, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-03, “Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements”, which amends the sale accounting requirement concerning a transferor’s ability to repurchase transferred financial assets even in the event of default by the transferee, which typically is facilitated in a repurchase agreement by the presence of a collateral maintenance provision. Specifically, the level of cash collateral received by a transferor will no longer be relevant in determining whether a repurchase agreement constitutes a sale. As a result of this amendment, more repurchase agreements will be treated as secured financings rather than sales. This ASU is effective prospectively for new transfers and existing transactions that are modified in the first interim or annual period beginning on or after December 15, 2011. Because essentially all repurchase agreements entered into by the Company have historically been deemed to constitute secured financing transactions, this amendment is expected to have no impact on the Company’s characterization of such transactions and therefore is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02, “Receivables (Topic 310): A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring”, which clarifies the FASB’s views on the conditions under which a loan modification should be deemed to be a troubled debt restructuring and could result in the determination that more loan modifications meet that definition. Loans which constitute troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired when calculating the allowance for loan losses and are subject to additional disclosures pursuant to ASU No. 2010-20, “Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses”, which became effective concurrent with ASU No. 2011-02. The Company reviewed the loan modifications it made in light of this guidance, and determined that this amendment did not result in any change to the characterization of the Company’s current loan modification programs. The Company adopted this amendment effective September 30, 2011 and the required disclosures are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as applicable to all loan modifications occurring on or after January 1, 2011. The amendment did not impact the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
2.Goodwill
The Company accounts for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other”, which includes requirements to test goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets on an annual basis for impairment, rather than amortize them. Management conducted an annual test and determined that the Company’s recorded goodwill totaling $1.5 million, which resulted from the 2005 acquisition of its Phillipsburg, New Jersey branch, is not impaired as of December 31, 2011.
3.Restrictions on Cash
Federal law requires depository institutions to maintain a prescribed amount of cash or noninterest-bearing balances with the Federal Reserve Bank. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company was required to maintain reserve balances of $80 thousand. In addition, the Company’s contract with its current electronic funds transfer (“EFT”) provider requires a predetermined balance be maintained in a settlement account controlled by the provider equal to the Company’s average daily net settlement position multiplied by four days. The required balance was $179 thousand as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. This balance can be adjusted periodically to reflect actual transaction volume and seasonal factors.
4.Securities
This table provides the major components of securities available for sale (“AFS”) and held to maturity (“HTM”) at amortized cost and estimated fair value at December 31, 2011 and 2010:
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
(In thousands) | | Amortized Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Gains | | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | | Estimated Fair Value | | | Amortized Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Gains | | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | | Estimated Fair Value | |
Available for sale: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
US Government sponsored entities | | $ | 5,274 | | | $ | 102 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 5,376 | | | $ | 6,415 | | | $ | 47 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 6,462 | |
State and political subdivisions | | | 17,031 | | | | 856 | | | | (9 | ) | | | 17,878 | | | | 11,246 | | | | 23 | | | | (306 | ) | | | 10,963 | |
Residential mortgage-backed securities | | | 56,546 | | | | 1,655 | | | | (277 | ) | | | 57,924 | | | | 84,359 | | | | 2,022 | | | | (640 | ) | | | 85,741 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | 208 | | | | 2 | | | | - | | | | 210 | | | | 1,827 | | | | 3 | | | | (4 | ) | | | 1,826 | |
Trust preferred securities | | | 979 | | | | - | | | | (220 | ) | | | 759 | | | | 977 | | | | - | | | | (412 | ) | | | 565 | |
Other securities | | | 6,820 | | | | 5 | | | | (207 | ) | | | 6,618 | | | | 1,610 | | | | - | | | | (36 | ) | | | 1,574 | |
Total securities available for sale | | $ | 86,858 | | | $ | 2,620 | | | $ | (713 | ) | | $ | 88,765 | | | $ | 106,434 | | | $ | 2,095 | | | $ | (1,398 | ) | | $ | 107,131 | |
Held to maturity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
State and political subdivisions | | $ | 2,992 | | | $ | 192 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,184 | | | $ | 2,297 | | | $ | - | | | $ | (66 | ) | | $ | 2,231 | |
Residential mortgage-backed securities | | | 13,083 | | | | 329 | | | | (31 | ) | | | 13,381 | | | | 14,722 | | | | 444 | | | | (318 | ) | | | 14,848 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | 2,696 | | | | 618 | | | | - | | | | 3,314 | | | | 4,042 | | | | 217 | | | | - | | | | 4,259 | |
Trust preferred securities | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 50 | | | | - | | | | (37 | ) | | | 13 | |
Total securities held to maturity | | $ | 18,771 | | | $ | 1,139 | | | $ | (31 | ) | | $ | 19,879 | | | $ | 21,111 | | | $ | 661 | | | $ | (421 | ) | | $ | 21,351 | |
This table provides the remaining contractual maturities and yields of securities within the investment portfolios. The carrying value of securities at December 31, 2011 is primarily distributed by contractual maturity. Mortgage-backed securities and other securities, which may have principal prepayment provisions, are distributed based on contractual maturity. Expected maturities will differ materially from contractual maturities as a result of early prepayments and calls. The total weighted average yield excludes equity securities.
| | Within one year | | | After one year through five years | | | After five years through ten years | | | After ten years | | | Total carrying value | |
(In thousands) | | Amount | | | Yield | | | Amount | | | Yield | | | Amount | | | Yield | | | Amount | | | Yield | | | Amount | | | Yield | |
Available for sale at fair value: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
US Government sponsored entities | | $ | - | | | | - | % | | $ | 1,847 | | | | 1.50 | % | | $ | 2,577 | | | | 2.46 | % | | $ | 952 | | | | 3.65 | % | | $ | 5,376 | | | | 2.34 | % |
State and political subdivisions | | | - | | | | - | | | | 146 | | | | 6.50 | | | | 7,757 | | | | 3.04 | | | | 9,975 | | | | 3.33 | | | | 17,878 | | | | 3.23 | |
Residential mortgage-backed securities | | | - | | | | - | | | | 366 | | | | 3.64 | | | | 1,625 | | | | 4.48 | | | | 55,933 | | | | 2.98 | | | | 57,924 | | | | 3.03 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 210 | | | | 7.03 | | | | 210 | | | | 7.03 | |
Trust preferred securities | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 759 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 759 | | | | 1.31 | |
Other securities | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,339 | | | | 2.48 | | | | 3,699 | | | | 3.74 | | | | 1,580 | | | | 3.58 | | | | 6,618 | | | | 3.44 | |
Total securities available for sale | | $ | - | | | | - | % | | $ | 3,698 | | | | 2.26 | % | | $ | 15,658 | | | | 3.26 | % | | $ | 69,409 | | | | 3.05 | % | | $ | 88,765 | | | | 3.05 | % |
Held to maturity at cost: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
State and political subdivisions | | $ | - | | | | - | % | | $ | - | | | | - | % | | $ | - | | | | - | % | | $ | 2,992 | | | | 4.58 | % | | $ | 2,992 | | | | 4.58 | % |
Residential mortgage-backed securities | | | - | | | | - | | | | 295 | | | | 4.31 | | | | 2,062 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 10,726 | | | | 3.92 | | | | 13,083 | | | | 4.07 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,696 | | | | 5.40 | | | | 2,696 | | | | 5.40 | |
Total securities held to maturity | | $ | - | | | | - | % | | $ | 295 | | | | 4.31 | % | | $ | 2,062 | | | | 4.84 | % | | $ | 16,414 | | | | 4.28 | % | | $ | 18,771 | | | | 4.34 | % |
The fair value of securities with unrealized losses by length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
| | December 31, 2011 | |
| | | | | Less than 12 months | | | 12 months and greater | | | Total | |
(In thousands, except number in a loss position) | | Total Number in a Loss Position | | | Estimated Fair Value | | | Unrealized Loss | | | Estimated Fair Value | | | Unrealized Loss | | | Estimated Fair Value | | | Unrealized Loss | |
Available for sale: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
State and political subdivisions | | | 2 | | | $ | 424 | | | | (9 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 424 | | | $ | (9 | ) |
Residential mortgage-backed securities | | | 6 | | | | 4,512 | | | | (80 | ) | | | 871 | | | | (197 | ) | | | 5,383 | | | | (277 | ) |
Trust preferred security | | | 1 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 759 | | | | (220 | ) | | | 759 | | | | (220 | ) |
Other securities | | | 7 | | | | 5,038 | | | | (173 | ) | | | 575 | | | | (34 | ) | | | 5,613 | | | | (207 | ) |
Total temporarily impaired investments | | | 16 | | | $ | 9,974 | | | $ | (262 | ) | | $ | 2,205 | | | $ | (451 | ) | | $ | 12,179 | | | $ | (713 | ) |
Held to maturity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgage-backed securities | | | 3 | | | $ | 2,545 | | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | 542 | | | $ | (27 | ) | | $ | 3,087 | | | $ | (31 | ) |
Total temporarily impaired investments | | | 3 | | | $ | 2,545 | | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | 542 | | | $ | (27 | ) | | $ | 3,087 | | | $ | (31 | ) |
| | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | Less than 12 months | | | 12 months and greater | | | Total | |
(In thousands, except number in a loss position) | | Total Number in a Loss Position | | | Estimated Fair Value | | | Unrealized Loss | | | Estimated Fair Value | | | Unrealized Loss | | | Estimated Fair Value | | | Unrealized Loss | |
Available for sale: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
State and political subdivisions | | | 31 | | | $ | 9,051 | | | $ | (306 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 9,051 | | | $ | (306 | ) |
Residential mortgage-backed securities | | | 17 | | | | 14,651 | | | | (422 | ) | | | 3,547 | | | | (218 | ) | | | 18,198 | | | | (640 | ) |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | 1 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,516 | | | | (4 | ) | | | 1,516 | | | | (4 | ) |
Trust preferred securities | | | 1 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 565 | | | | (412 | ) | | | 565 | | | | (412 | ) |
Other securities | | | 4 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,074 | | | | (36 | ) | | | 1,074 | | | | (36 | ) |
Total temporarily impaired investments | | | 54 | | | $ | 23,702 | | | $ | (728 | ) | | $ | 6,702 | | | $ | (670 | ) | | $ | 30,404 | | | $ | (1,398 | ) |
Held to maturity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
State and political subdivisions | | | 4 | | | $ | 2,231 | | | $ | (66 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,231 | | | $ | (66 | ) |
Residential mortgage-backed securities | | | 5 | | | | 2,243 | | | | (75 | ) | | | 2,651 | | | | (243 | ) | | | 4,894 | | | | (318 | ) |
Trust preferred securities | | | 2 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 13 | | | | (37 | ) | | | 13 | | | | (37 | ) |
Total temporarily impaired investments | | | 11 | | | $ | 4,474 | | | $ | (141 | ) | | $ | 2,664 | | | $ | (280 | ) | | $ | 7,138 | | | $ | (421 | ) |
Unrealized Losses
The unrealized losses in each of the categories presented in the tables above are discussed in the paragraphs that follow:
U.S. Government sponsored entities and state and political subdivision securities: The unrealized losses on investments in this type of security were caused by the increase in interest rate spreads. The contractual terms of these investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the par value of the investment. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be at maturity, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.
Residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities: The unrealized losses on investments in mortgage-backed securities were caused by interest rate increases. The majority of contractual cash flows of these securities are guaranteed by Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. It is expected that the securities would not be settled at a price significantly less than the par value of the investment. Because the decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases, which may be at maturity, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.
Trust preferred securities: The unrealized losses on trust preferred securities were caused by an inactive trading market and changes in market credit spreads. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, this category consisted of one single-issuer trust preferred security. The Company that issued the trust preferred security is considered a well-capitalized institution per regulatory standards and significantly strengthened its capital position. In addition, the Company has ample liquidity, bolstered its allowance for loan losses, was profitable in 2011 and is projected to be profitable in 2012. The contractual terms do not allow the security to be settled at a price less than the par value. Because the Company does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity, the Company does not consider this security to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.
Other securities: Included in this category are corporate debt securities, stock of other financial institutions, and Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) investments. The unrealized losses on corporate debt securities are due to widening credit spreads, and the unrealized losses on the stock of other financial institutions and CRA investments are caused by decreases in the market prices of the shares. The Company has evaluated the prospects of the issuers and has forecasted a recovery period; therefore these investments are not considered other-than-temporarily impaired as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.
Realized Gains and Losses and Other-Than-Temporary Impairment
Gross realized gains (losses) on securities for 2011 and 2010 and are detailed in the table below. There were no other-than-temporary impairment charges for 2011 and 2010.
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Available for sale: | | | | | | |
Realized gains | | $ | 484 | | | $ | 337 | |
Realized losses | | | (63 | ) | | | (166 | ) |
Total securities available for sale | | $ | 421 | | | $ | 171 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Held to maturity: | | | | | | | | |
Realized gains | | $ | - | | | $ | 4 | |
Realized losses | | | (118 | ) | | | (90 | ) |
Total securities held to maturity | | | (118 | ) | | | (86 | ) |
Net gains on sales of securities | | $ | 303 | | | $ | 85 | |
The net realized gains are included in noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income as net security gains. For 2011 and 2010, gross realized gains on sales of securities amounted to $484 thousand and $341 thousand, respectively, and gross realized losses were $181 thousand and $256 thousand, respectively. The gross gains during 2011 are attributed to the Company selling approximately $21.2 million in book value of available for sale mortgage-backed securities. These gains were partially offset by losses on the sale of six available for sale mortgage-backed securities with a total book value of approximately $1.4 million and four held to maturity mortgage-backed securities with a total book value of approximately $2.2 million. Although designated as held to maturity, these securities were sold due to deterioration in the issuers’ creditworthiness, as evidenced by downgrades in their credit ratings.
The gross gains during 2010 are primarily attributed to the Company selling approximately $11.0 million in book value of mortgage-backed securities, resulting in pretax gains of approximately $329 thousand, five called structured agency securities with resulting gains of $8 thousand, and one called held to maturity municipal security with a resulting gain of $4 thousand. These gains were partially offset by losses of $166 thousand on the sale of approximately $3.5 million in book value of three mortgage-backed securities and losses of $90 thousand on the sale of five tax-exempt municipal securities with a total book value of approximately $2.0 million. Although designated as held to maturity, these municipal securities were sold due to deterioration in the issuers’ creditworthiness, as evidenced by downgrades in their credit ratings.
Pledged Securities
Securities with a carrying value of $81.1 million and $63.4 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were pledged to secure Government deposits, secure other borrowings and for other purposes required or permitted by law. Included in these figures was $27.7 million and $2.9 million pledged against Government deposits at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
5.Loans
The following table sets forth the classification of loans by class, including unearned fees and deferred costs and excluding the allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
SBA loans | | $ | 71,843 | | | $ | 86,138 | |
SBA 504 loans | | | 55,108 | | | | 64,276 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | |
Commercial other | | | 26,542 | | | | 24,268 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 246,824 | | | | 246,891 | |
Commercial real estate construction | | | 9,738 | | | | 10,046 | |
Residential mortgage loans | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgages | | | 123,843 | | | | 117,169 | |
Residential construction | | | 2,205 | | | | 2,711 | |
Purchased mortgages | | | 8,042 | | | | 8,520 | |
Consumer loans | | | | | | | | |
Home equity | | | 46,935 | | | | 54,273 | |
Consumer other | | | 1,512 | | | | 1,644 | |
Total | | $ | 592,592 | | | $ | 615,936 | |
Loans are made to individuals as well as commercial entities. Specific loan terms vary as to interest rate, repayment, and collateral requirements based on the type of loan requested and the credit worthiness of the prospective borrower. Credit risk, excluding SBA loans, tends to be geographically concentrated in that a majority of the loan customers are located in the markets serviced by the Bank. As a preferred SBA lender, a portion of the SBA portfolio is to borrowers outside the Company’s lending area. However, during late 2008, the Company withdrew from SBA lending outside of its primary trade area, but continues to offer SBA loan products as an additional credit product within its primary trade area. A description of the Company’s different loan segments follows:
SBA Loans: Historically, SBA loans have provided guarantees of up to 90 percent of the principal balance and are considered a higher risk loan product for the Company than its other loan products. The Company’s SBA loans are generally sold in the secondary market with the nonguaranteed portion held in the portfolio as a loan held for investment. SBA loans are for the purpose of providing working capital, financing the purchase of equipment, inventory or commercial real estate and for other business purposes. Loans are guaranteed by the businesses’ major owners. SBA loans are made based primarily on the historical and projected cash flow of the business and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided.
SBA 504 Loans: The SBA 504 program consists of real estate backed commercial mortgages where the Company has the first mortgage and the SBA has the second mortgage on the property. SBA 504 loans are made based primarily on the historical and projected cash flow of the business and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided. Generally, the Company has a 50 percent loan to value ratio on SBA 504 loans. Loan performance may be adversely affected by factors impacting the general economy or conditions specific to the real estate market such as geographic location and/or property type.
Commercial Loans: Commercial credit is extended primarily to middle market and small business customers. Commercial loans are generally made in the Company’s marketplace for the purpose of providing working capital, financing the purchase of equipment, inventory or commercial real estate and for other business purposes. Loans will generally be guaranteed in full or for a meaningful amount by the businesses’ major owners. Commercial loans are made based primarily on the historical and projected cash flow of the business and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided. Loan performance may be adversely affected by factors impacting the general economy or conditions specific to the real estate market such as geographic location and/or property type.
Residential Mortgage and Consumer Loans: The Company originates mortgage and consumer loans including principally residential real estate and home equity lines and loans. Each loan type is evaluated on debt to income, type of collateral and loan to collateral value, credit history and the Company’s relationship with the borrower.
Inherent in the lending function is credit risk, which is the possibility a borrower may not perform in accordance with the contractual terms of their loan. A borrower’s inability to pay their obligations according to the contractual terms can create the risk of past due loans and, ultimately, credit losses, especially on collateral-deficient loans. The Company minimizes its credit risk by loan diversification and adhering to credit administration policies and procedures. Due diligence on loans begins when initiating contact regarding a loan with a borrower. Documentation, including a borrower’s credit history, materials establishing the value and liquidity of potential collateral, the purpose of the loan, the source of funds for repayment of the loan, and other factors, are analyzed before a loan is submitted for approval. The loan portfolio is then subject to ongoing internal reviews for credit quality, as well as independent credit reviews by an outside firm.
The Company’s extension of credit is governed by the Credit Risk Policy which was established to control the quality of the Company’s loans. These policies and procedures are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors on a regular basis.
Credit Ratings
For SBA 7(a), SBA 504 and commercial loans, management uses internally assigned risk ratings as the best indicator of credit quality. A loan’s internal risk rating is updated at least annually and more frequently if circumstances warrant a change in risk rating. The Company uses a 1 through 10 loan grading system that follows regulatory accepted definitions.
Pass: Risk ratings of 1 through 6 are used for loans that are performing, as they meet, and are expected to continue to meet, all of the terms and conditions set forth in the original loan documentation, and are generally current on principal and interest payments. These performing loans are termed “Pass”.
Special Mention: Criticized loans are assigned a risk rating of 7 and termed “Special Mention”, as the borrowers exhibit potential credit weaknesses or downward trends deserving management’s close attention. If not checked or corrected, these trends will weaken the Bank’s collateral and position. While potentially weak, these borrowers are currently marginally acceptable and no loss of interest or principal is anticipated. As a result, special mention assets do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. Included in “Special Mention” could be turnaround situations, borrowers with deteriorating trends beyond one year, borrowers in start up or deteriorating industries, or borrowers with a poor market share in an average industry. “Special Mention” loans may include an element of asset quality, financial flexibility, or below average management. Management and ownership may have limited depth or experience. Regulatory agencies have agreed on a consistent definition of “Special Mention” as an asset with potential weaknesses which, if left uncorrected, may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date. This definition is intended to ensure that the “Special Mention” category is not used to identify assets that have as their sole weakness credit data exceptions or collateral documentation exceptions that are not material to the repayment of the asset.
Substandard: Classified loans are assigned a risk rating of an 8 or 9, depending upon the prospect for collection, and deemed “Substandard”. A risk rating of 8 is used for borrowers with well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the orderly liquidation of debt. The loan is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged, if any. Normal repayment from the borrower is in jeopardy, although no loss of principal is envisioned. There is a distinct possibility that a partial loss of interest and/or principal will occur if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loss potential, while existing in the aggregate amount of substandard assets, does not have to exist in individual assets classified “Substandard”. A risk rating of 9 is used for borrowers that have all the weaknesses inherent in a loan with a risk rating of 8, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection of debt in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable. Serious problems exist to the point where partial loss of principal is likely. The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of certain important, reasonably specific pending factors that may work to strengthen the assets, the loans’ classification as estimated losses is deferred until a more exact status may be determined. Pending factors include proposed merger, acquisition, or liquidation procedures; capital injection; perfecting liens on additional collateral; and refinancing plans. Partial charge-offs are likely.
Loss: Once a borrower is deemed incapable of repayment of unsecured debt, the risk rating becomes a 10, the loan is termed a “Loss”, and charged-off immediately. Loans to such borrowers are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as active assets of the Bank is not warranted. This classification does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off these basically worthless assets even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.
For residential mortgage and consumer loans, management uses performing versus nonperforming as the best indicator of credit quality. Nonperforming loans consist of loans that are not accruing interest (nonaccrual loans) as a result of principal or interest being in default for a period of 90 days or more or when the ability to collect principal and interest according to the contractual terms is in doubt. These credit quality indicators are updated on an ongoing basis, as a loan is placed on nonaccrual status as soon as management believes there is sufficient doubt as to the ultimate ability to collect interest on a loan.
The tables below detail the Company’s loan portfolio by class according to their credit quality indicators discussed in the paragraphs above as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
| | December 31, 2011 | |
| | SBA, SBA 504 and Commercial Loans - Internal Risk Ratings | |
(In thousands) | | Pass | | | Special Mention | | | Substandard | | | Total | |
SBA loans | | $ | 49,568 | | | $ | 8,900 | | | $ | 13,375 | | | $ | 71,843 | |
SBA 504 loans | | | 39,566 | | | | 5,543 | | | | 9,999 | | | | 55,108 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial other | | | 20,921 | | | | 1,160 | | | | 4,461 | | | | 26,542 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 187,680 | | | | 49,231 | | | | 9,913 | | | | 246,824 | |
Commercial real estate construction | | | 8,255 | | | | 883 | | | | 600 | | | | 9,738 | |
Total commercial loans | | | 216,856 | | | | 51,274 | | | | 14,974 | | | | 283,104 | |
Total SBA, SBA 504 and commercial loans | | $ | 305,990 | | | $ | 65,717 | | | $ | 38,348 | | | $ | 410,055 | |
| | December 31, 2011 | |
| | Residential Mortgage & Consumer Loans - Performing/Nonperforming | |
(In thousands) | | Performing | | | Nonperforming | | | Total | |
Residential mortgage loans | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgages | | $ | 122,012 | | | $ | 1,831 | | | $ | 123,843 | |
Residential construction | | | 36 | | | | 2,169 | | | | 2,205 | |
Purchased residential mortgages | | | 6,005 | | | | 2,037 | | | | 8,042 | |
Total residential mortgage loans | | | 128,053 | | | | 6,037 | | | | 134,090 | |
Consumer loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Home equity | | | 46,676 | | | | 259 | | | | 46,935 | |
Consumer other | | | 1,503 | | | | 9 | | | | 1,512 | |
Total consumer loans | | $ | 48,179 | | | $ | 268 | | | $ | 48,447 | |
Total loans | | | | | | | | | | $ | 592,592 | |
| | December 31, 2010 | |
| | SBA, SBA 504 and Commercial Loans - Internal Risk Ratings | |
(In thousands) | | Pass | | | Special Mention | | | Substandard | | | Total | |
SBA loans | | $ | 48,500 | | | $ | 25,668 | | | $ | 11,970 | | | $ | 86,138 | |
SBA 504 loans | | | 30,235 | | | | 15,366 | | | | 18,675 | | | | 64,276 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial other | | | 17,402 | | | | 4,764 | | | | 2,102 | | | | 24,268 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 169,093 | | | | 67,305 | | | | 10,493 | | | | 246,891 | |
Commercial real estate construction | | | 6,197 | | | | 2,715 | | | | 1,134 | | | | 10,046 | |
Total commercial loans | | | 192,692 | | | | 74,784 | | | | 13,729 | | | | 281,205 | |
Total SBA, SBA 504 and commercial loans | | $ | 271,427 | | | $ | 115,818 | | | $ | 44,374 | | | $ | 431,619 | |
| | December 31, 2010 | |
| | Residential Mortgage & Consumer Loans - Performing/Nonperforming | |
(In thousands) | | Performing | | | Nonperforming | | | Total | |
Residential mortgage loans | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgages | | $ | 114,716 | | | $ | 2,453 | | | $ | 117,169 | |
Residential construction | | | 2,711 | | | | - | | | | 2,711 | |
Purchased residential mortgages | | | 5,888 | | | | 2,632 | | | | 8,520 | |
Total residential mortgage loans | | | 123,315 | | | | 5,085 | | | | 128,400 | |
Consumer loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Home equity | | | 54,024 | | | | 249 | | | | 54,273 | |
Consumer other | | | 1,644 | | | | - | | | | 1,644 | |
Total consumer loans | | $ | 55,668 | | | $ | 249 | | | $ | 55,917 | |
Total loans | | | | | | | | | | $ | 615,936 | |
Nonperforming and Past Due Loans
Nonperforming loans consist of loans that are not accruing interest (nonaccrual loans) as a result of principal or interest being in default for a period of 90 days or more or when the ability to collect principal and interest according to the contractual terms is in doubt. When a loan is classified as nonaccrual, interest accruals discontinue and all past due interest previously recognized as income is reversed and charged against current period income. Generally, until the loan becomes current, any payments received from the borrower are applied to outstanding principal, until such time as management determines that the financial condition of the borrower and other factors merit recognition of a portion of such payments as interest income. Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest are not included in nonperforming loans and generally represent loans that are well-collateralized and in a continuing process expected to result in repayment or restoration to current status.
The risk of loss is difficult to quantify and is subject to fluctuations in collateral values, general economic conditions and other factors. The current state of the economy and the downturn in the real estate market has resulted in increased loan delinquencies and defaults. In some cases, these factors have also resulted in significant impairment to the value of loan collateral. The Company values its collateral through the use of appraisals, broker price opinions, and knowledge of its local market. In response to the credit risk in its portfolio, the Company has increased staffing in its credit monitoring department and increased efforts in the collection and analysis of borrowers’ financial statements and tax returns.
The following tables set forth an aging analysis of past due and nonaccrual loans by loan class as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
| | December 31, 2011 | |
(In thousands) | | 30-59 Days Past Due | | | 60-89 Days Past Due | | | 90+ Days and Still Accruing | | | Nonaccrual (1) | | | Total Past Due | | | Current | | | Total Loans | |
SBA loans | | $ | 881 | | | $ | 225 | | | $ | 246 | | | $ | 5,859 | | | $ | 7,211 | | | $ | 64,632 | | | $ | 71,843 | |
SBA 504 loans | | | 2,006 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,086 | | | | 4,092 | | | | 51,016 | | | | 55,108 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial other | | | 1,158 | | | | - | | | | 192 | | | | 815 | | | | 2,165 | | | | 24,377 | | | | 26,542 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 2,493 | | | | 3,119 | | | | 949 | | | | 7,104 | | | | 13,665 | | | | 233,159 | | | | 246,824 | |
Commercial real estate construction | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 600 | | | | 600 | | | | 9,138 | | | | 9,738 | |
Residential mortgage loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgages | | | 3,519 | | | | 1,310 | | | | - | | | | 1,831 | | | | 6,660 | | | | 117,183 | | | | 123,843 | |
Residential construction | | | - | | | | - | | | | 36 | | | | 2,169 | | | | 2,205 | | | | - | | | | 2,205 | |
Purchased residential mortgages | | | 149 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,037 | | | | 2,186 | | | | 5,856 | | | | 8,042 | |
Consumer loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Home equity | | | 338 | | | | 199 | | | | 988 | | | | 259 | | | | 1,784 | | | | 45,151 | | | | 46,935 | |
Consumer other | | | 1 | | | | 3 | | | | - | | | | 9 | | | | 13 | | | | 1,499 | | | | 1,512 | |
Total loans | | $ | 10,545 | | | $ | 4,856 | | | $ | 2,411 | | | $ | 22,769 | | | $ | 40,581 | | | $ | 552,011 | | | $ | 592,592 | |
(1) At December 31, 2011, nonaccrual loans included $3.6 million of troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) and $939 thousand of loans guaranteed by the SBA. The remaining $17.4 million of TDRs are in accrual status because they are performing in accordance with their restructured terms.
| | December 31, 2010 | |
(In thousands) | | 30-59 Days Past Due | | | 60-89 Days Past Due | | | 90+ Days and Still Accruing | | | Nonaccrual (1) | | | Total Past Due | | | Current | | | Total Loans | |
SBA loans | | $ | 1,297 | | | $ | 1,181 | | | $ | 374 | | | $ | 8,162 | | | $ | 11,014 | | | $ | 75,124 | | | $ | 86,138 | |
SBA 504 loans | | | - | | | | 1,339 | | | | - | | | | 2,714 | | | | 4,053 | | | | 60,223 | | | | 64,276 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial other | | | 693 | | | | 86 | | | | - | | | | 179 | | | | 958 | | | | 23,310 | | | | 24,268 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 3,051 | | | | 176 | | | | - | | | | 4,139 | | | | 7,366 | | | | 239,525 | | | | 246,891 | |
Commercial real estate construction | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,134 | | | | 1,134 | | | | 8,912 | | | | 10,046 | |
Residential mortgage loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgages | | | 2,123 | | | | 144 | | | | - | | | | 2,453 | | | | 4,720 | | | | 112,449 | | | | 117,169 | |
Residential construction | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,711 | | | | 2,711 | |
Purchased residential mortgages | | | 117 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,632 | | | | 2,749 | | | | 5,771 | | | | 8,520 | |
Consumer loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Home equity | | | 175 | | | | 325 | | | | - | | | | 249 | | | | 749 | | | | 53,524 | | | | 54,273 | |
Consumer other | | | 5 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5 | | | | 1,639 | | | | 1,644 | |
Total loans | | $ | 7,461 | | | $ | 3,251 | | | $ | 374 | | | $ | 21,662 | | | $ | 32,748 | | | $ | 583,188 | | | $ | 615,936 | |
(1) At December 31, 2010, nonaccrual loans included $2.7 million of loans guaranteed by the SBA. There were no nonaccrual TDRs.
Impaired Loans
The Company has defined impaired loans to be all nonperforming loans and troubled debt restructurings. Management considers a loan impaired when, based on current information and events, it is determined that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the loan contract. Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of a similar nature, (consumer and residential mortgage loans), and on an individual basis for other loans.
The following tables provide detail on the Company’s impaired loans with the associated allowance amount, if applicable, as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
| | December 31, 2011 | |
(In thousands) | | Outstanding Principal Balance | | | Specific Reserves | | | Net Principal Balance (balance less specific reserves) | |
With no related allowance: | | | | | | | | | |
SBA loans (1) | | $ | 1,553 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,553 | |
SBA 504 loans | | | 5,331 | | | | - | | | | 5,331 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial other | | | 1,725 | | | | - | | | | 1,725 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 6,197 | | | | - | | | | 6,197 | |
Commercial real estate construction | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total commercial loans | | | 7,922 | | | | - | | | | 7,922 | |
Total impaired loans with no related allowance | | $ | 14,806 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 14,806 | |
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With an allowance: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SBA loans (1) | | $ | 4,763 | | | $ | 1,694 | | | $ | 3,069 | |
SBA 504 loans | | | 1,127 | | | | 1 | | | | 1,126 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial other | | | 75 | | | | 75 | | | | - | |
Commercial real estate | | | 11,589 | | | | 2,530 | | | | 9,059 | |
Commercial real estate construction | | | 600 | | | | 149 | | | | 451 | |
Total commercial loans | | | 12,264 | | | | 2,754 | | | | 9,510 | |
Total impaired loans with a related allowance | | $ | 18,154 | | | $ | 4,449 | | | $ | 13,705 | |
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Total individually evaluated impaired loans: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SBA loans (1) | | $ | 6,316 | | | $ | 1,694 | | | $ | 4,622 | |
SBA 504 loans | | | 6,458 | | | | 1 | | | | 6,457 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial other | | | 1,800 | | | | 75 | | | | 1,725 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 17,786 | | | | 2,530 | | | | 15,256 | |
Commercial real estate construction | | | 600 | | | | 149 | | | | 451 | |
Total commercial loans | | | 20,186 | | | | 2,754 | | | | 17,432 | |
Total individually evaluated impaired loans | | $ | 32,960 | | | $ | 4,449 | | | $ | 28,511 | |
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Homogeneous collectively evaluated impaired loans: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgage loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgages | | $ | 1,831 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,831 | |
Residential construction | | | 2,169 | | | | - | | | | 2,169 | |
Purchased residential mortgages | | | 2,037 | | | | - | | | | 2,037 | |
Total residential mortgage loans | | | 6,037 | | | | - | | | | 6,037 | |
Consumer loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Home equity | | | 259 | | | | - | | | | 259 | |
Consumer other | | | 9 | | | | - | | | | 9 | |
Total consumer loans | | | 268 | | | | - | | | | 268 | |
Total homogeneous collectively evaluated impaired loans | | | 6,305 | | | | - | | | | 6,305 | |
Total impaired loans | | $ | 39,265 | | | $ | 4,449 | | | $ | 34,816 | |
(1) Balances are reduced by amount guaranteed by the SBA of $939 thousand at December 31, 2011.
| | December 31, 2010 | |
(In thousands) | | Outstanding Principal Balance | | | Specific Reserves | | | Net Principal Balance (balance less specific reserves) | |
With no related allowance: | | | | | | | | | |
SBA loans (1) | | $ | 2,362 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,362 | |
SBA 504 loans | | | 8,145 | | | | - | | | | 8,145 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial other | | | 179 | | | | - | | | | 179 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 7,891 | | | | - | | | | 7,891 | |
Total commercial loans | | | 8,070 | | | | - | | | | 8,070 | |
Total impaired loans with no related allowance | | $ | 18,577 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 18,577 | |
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With an allowance: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SBA loans (1) | | $ | 4,526 | | | $ | 1,761 | | | $ | 2,765 | |
SBA 504 loans | | | 2,477 | | | | 87 | | | | 2,390 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial real estate | | | 990 | | | | 226 | | | | 764 | |
Commercial real estate construction | | | 1,134 | | | | 383 | | | | 751 | |
Total commercial loans | | | 2,124 | | | | 609 | | | | 1,515 | |
Total impaired loans with a related allowance | | $ | 9,127 | | | $ | 2,457 | | | $ | 6,670 | |
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Total individually evaluated impaired loans: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SBA loans (1) | | $ | 6,888 | | | $ | 1,761 | | | $ | 5,127 | |
SBA 504 loans | | | 10,622 | | | | 87 | | | | 10,535 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial other | | | 179 | | | | - | | | | 179 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 8,881 | | | | 226 | | | | 8,655 | |
Commercial real estate construction | | | 1,134 | | | | 383 | | | | 751 | |
Total commercial loans | | | 10,194 | | | | 609 | | | | 9,585 | |
Total individually evaluated impaired loans | | $ | 27,704 | | | $ | 2,457 | | | $ | 25,247 | |
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Homogeneous collectively evaluated impaired loans: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgage loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgages | | $ | 2,453 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,453 | |
Purchased residential mortgages | | | 2,632 | | | | - | | | | 2,632 | |
Total residential mortgage loans | | | 5,085 | | | | - | | | | 5,085 | |
Consumer loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Home equity | | | 249 | | | | - | | | | 249 | |
Total homogeneous collectively evaluated impaired loans | | | 5,334 | | | | - | | | | 5,334 | |
Total impaired loans | | $ | 33,038 | | | $ | 2,457 | | | $ | 30,581 | |
(1) Balances are reduced by amount guaranteed by the SBA of $2.7 million at December 31, 2010.
The following tables present the average recorded investments in impaired loans and the related amount of interest recognized during the time period in which the loans were impaired for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. The average balances are calculated based on the month-end balances of impaired loans. When the ultimate collectability of the total principal of an impaired loan is in doubt and the loan is on nonaccrual status, all payments are applied to principal under the cost recovery method, therefore no interest income is recognized. Any interest income recognized on a cash basis during 2011 and 2010 was immaterial. The interest recognized on impaired loans noted below represents accruing troubled debt restructurings only.
| | For the years ended | |
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
(In thousands) | | Average Recorded Investment | | | Interest Income Recognized on Impaired Loans | | | Average Recorded Investment | | | Interest Income Recognized on Impaired Loans | |
SBA loans (1) | | $ | 6,550 | | | $ | 231 | | | $ | 5,037 | | | $ | 87 | |
SBA 504 loans | | | 8,812 | | | | 214 | | | | 6,454 | | | | 100 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial other | | | 1,161 | | | | 25 | | | | 425 | | | | - | |
Commercial real estate | | | 14,745 | | | | 374 | | | | 10,964 | | | | 100 | |
Commercial real estate construction | | | 760 | | | | - | | | | 813 | | | | - | |
Residential mortgage loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Residential mortgages | | | 2,103 | | | | - | | | | 4,632 | | | | - | |
Residential construction | | | 181 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Purchased residential mortgages | | | 2,133 | | | | - | | | | 1,897 | | | | - | |
Consumer loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Home equity | | | 278 | | | | - | | | | 341 | | | | - | |
Consumer other | | | 6 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 36,729 | | | $ | 844 | | | $ | 30,563 | | | $ | 287 | |
(1) Balances are reduced by amount guaranteed by the SBA of $2.1 million and $2.0 million for 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
The Company’s loan portfolio also includes certain loans that have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”). TDRs occur when a creditor, for economic or legal reasons related to a debtor’s financial condition, grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider. These concessions typically include reductions in interest rate, extending the maturity of a loan, or a combination of both. When the Company modifies a loan, management evaluates for any possible impairment using either the discounted cash flows method, where the value of the modified loan is based on the present value of expected cash flows, discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan agreement, or by using the fair value of the collateral less selling costs. If management determines that the value of the modified loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan, impairment is recognized by segment or class of loan, as applicable, through an allowance estimate or charge-off to the allowance. This process is used, regardless of loan type, as well as for loans modified as TDRs that subsequently default on their modified terms. Effective September 30, 2011, the Company adopted the amendments in ASU No. 2011-02, “Receivables (Topic 310): A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring”, and did not identify any additional TDRs as a result of this adoption.
TDRs of $21.1 million are included in the impaired loan numbers listed above, of which $3.6 million are in nonaccrual status. The remaining TDRs are in accrual status since they continue to perform in accordance with their restructured terms. There are no commitments to lend additional funds on these loans.
The following table details loans modified during the year ended December 31, 2011, including the number of modifications, the recorded investment at the time of the modification and the year-to-date impact to interest income as a result of the modification.
| | For the year ended December 31, 2011 | |
(In thousands, except number of contracts) | | Number of Contracts | | | Recorded Investment at Time of Modification | | | Impact of Interest Rate Change on Income | |
SBA loans | | | 2 | | | $ | 73 | | | $ | - | |
SBA 504 loans | | | 1 | | | | 1,339 | | | | 17 | |
Commercial loans | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial other | | | 1 | | | | 985 | | | | 6 | |
Commercial real estate | | | 6 | | | | 7,720 | | | | 52 | |
Total | | | 10 | | | $ | 10,117 | | | $ | 75 | |
There were no loans modified as TDRs within the previous twelve months where a concession was made and the loan subsequently defaulted at some point during the twelve months ended December 31, 2011. In this case, subsequent default is defined as being transferred to nonaccrual status.
During the year ended December 31, 2011, our TDRs consisted of interest rate reductions, interest or principal only periods and combinations of both. There was no principal forgiveness. The following table shows the types of modifications done during 2011, with the respective loan balances as of December 31, 2011:
(In thousands) | | SBA | | | SBA 504 | | | Commercial other | | | Commercial real estate | | | Total | |
Type of Modification: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest only payments | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,617 | | | $ | 1,617 | |
Principal only payments | | | 27 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 27 | |
Reduced interest rate | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 590 | | | | 590 | |
Interest only payments with reduced interest rate | | | - | | | | - | | | | 985 | | | | 5,512 | | | | 6,497 | |
Interest only with nominal principal payments | | | 42 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 42 | |
Previously modified back to original terms | | | - | | | | 1,320 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,320 | |
Total TDRs | | $ | 69 | | | $ | 1,320 | | | $ | 985 | | | $ | 7,719 | | | $ | 10,093 | |
Other Loan Information
SBA loans sold to others and serviced by the Company are not included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The total amount of such loans serviced, but owned by outside investors, amounted to approximately $128.7 million and $124.8 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the carrying value, which approximates fair value, of servicing assets was $418 thousand and $512 thousand, respectively and is included in Other Assets. The fair value of servicing assets was determined using a discount rate of 15 percent, constant prepayment speeds ranging from 15 to 18, and interest strip multiples ranging from 2.08 to 3.80, depending on each individual credit. A summary of the changes in the related servicing assets for the past two years follows:
| | Years ending December 31, | |
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Balance, beginning of year | | $ | 512 | | | $ | 897 | |
SBA servicing assets capitalized | | | 202 | | | | 74 | |
Amortization of expense | | | (296 | ) | | | (459 | ) |
Provision for loss in fair value | | | - | | | | - | |
Balance, end of year | | $ | 418 | | | $ | 512 | |
In addition, the Company had a $431 thousand and $574 thousand discount related to the retained portion of the unsold SBA loans at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
In the normal course of business, the Company may originate loan products whose terms could give rise to additional credit risk. Interest-only loans, loans with high loan to value ratios, construction loans with payments made from interest reserves and multiple loans supported by the same collateral (e.g. home equity loans) are examples of such products. However, these products are not material to the Company’s financial position and are closely managed via credit controls that mitigate their additional inherent risk. Management does not believe that these products create a concentration of credit risk in the Company’s loan portfolio. The Company does not have any option adjustable rate mortgage loans.
The majority of the Company’s loans are secured by real estate. The declines in the market values of real estate in the Company’s trade area impact the value of the collateral securing its loans. This could lead to greater losses in the event of defaults on loans secured by real estate. Specifically, 89 percent of SBA 7(a) loans are secured by commercial or residential real estate and 11 percent by other non-real estate collateral. Commercial real estate secures 100 percent of SBA 504 loans. Approximately 97 percent of consumer loans are secured by owner-occupied residential real estate, with the other 3 percent secured by other non-real estate collateral. The detailed allocation of the Company’s commercial loan portfolio collateral as of December 31, 2011 is shown in the table below:
| | Concentration | |
(In thousands) | | Balance | | | Percent | |
Commercial real estate – owner occupied | | $ | 137,963 | | | | 48.7 | % |
Commercial real estate – investment property | | | 117,454 | | | | 41.5 | |
Undeveloped land | | | 15,513 | | | | 5.5 | |
Other non-real estate collateral | | | 12,174 | | | | 4.3 | |
Total commercial loans | | $ | 283,104 | | | | 100.0 | % |
As of December 31, 2011, approximately 10 percent of the Company’s total loan portfolio consists of loans to various unrelated and unaffiliated borrowers in the hotel/motel industry. Such loans are collateralized by the underlying real property financed and/or partially guaranteed by the SBA.
As of December 31, 2011, residential mortgages provided $60.6 million in borrowing capacity at the Federal Home Loan Bank compared to $47.4 million at December 31, 2010.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may extend credit to officers, directors or their associates. These loans are subject to the Company’s normal lending policy. An analysis of such loans, all of which are current as to principal and interest payments, is as follows:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | |
Loans to officers, directors or their associates at December 31, 2010 | | $ | 16,304 | |
New loans | | | 411 | |
Repayments | | | (1,130 | ) |
Loans to officers, directors or their associates at December 31, 2011 | | $ | 15,585 | |
6.Allowance for Loan Losses & Unfunded Loan Commitments
The Company has an established methodology to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses that assesses the risks and losses inherent in the loan portfolio. At a minimum, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is reviewed by management on a quarterly basis. For purposes of determining the allowance for loan losses, the Company has segmented the loans in its portfolio by loan type. Loans are segmented into the following pools: SBA 7(a), SBA 504, commercial, residential mortgages, and consumer loans. Certain portfolio segments are further broken down into classes based on the associated risks within those segments and the type of collateral underlying each loan. Commercial loans are divided into the following three classes: real estate, real estate construction and other. Residential mortgage loans are divided into the following two classes: residential mortgages and purchased residential mortgages. Consumer loans are divided into two classes as follows: home equity and other.
The standardized methodology used to assess the adequacy of the allowance includes the allocation of specific and general reserves. The same standard methodology is used, regardless of loan type. Specific reserves are made to individual impaired loans and troubled debt restructurings (see Note 1 for additional information on this term). The general reserve is set based upon a representative average historical net charge-off rate adjusted for the following environmental factors: delinquency and impairment trends, charge-off and recovery trends, restructured loans, volume and loan term trends, risk and underwriting policy trends, staffing and experience changes, national and local economic trends, industry conditions and credit concentration changes. When calculating the five-year historical net charge-off rate, the Company weights the past three years more heavily due to the higher amount of charge-offs experienced during those years. All of the environmental factors are ranked and assigned a basis points value based on the following scale: low, low moderate, moderate, high moderate and high risk. Each environmental factor is evaluated separately for each class of loans and risk weighted based on its individual characteristics.
- | For SBA 7(a), SBA 504 and commercial loans, the estimate of loss based on pools of loans with similar characteristics is made through the use of a standardized loan grading system that is applied on an individual loan level and updated on a continuous basis. The loan grading system incorporates reviews of the financial performance of the borrower, including cash flow, debt-service coverage ratio, earnings power, debt level and equity position, in conjunction with an assessment of the borrower’s industry and future prospects. It also incorporates analysis of the type of collateral and the relative loan to value ratio. |
- | For residential mortgage and consumer loans, the estimate of loss is based on pools of loans with similar characteristics. Factors such as credit score, delinquency status and type of collateral are evaluated. Factors are updated frequently to capture the recent behavioral characteristics of the subject portfolios, as well as any changes in loss mitigation or credit origination strategies, and adjustments to the reserve factors are made as needed. |
According to the Company’s policy, a loss (“charge-off”) is to be recognized and charged to the allowance for loan losses as soon as a loan is recognized as uncollectable. All credits which are 90 days past due must be analyzed for the Company’s ability to collect on the credit. Once a loss is known to exist, the charge-off approval process is immediately expedited. This charge-off policy is followed for all loan types.
The allocated allowance is the total of identified specific and general reserves by loan category. The allocation is not necessarily indicative of the categories in which future losses may occur. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any segment of the portfolio.
The following tables detail the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for 2011 and 2010:
| For the year ended December 31, 2011 | |
(In thousands) | SBA | | SBA 504 | | Commercial | | Residential | | Consumer | | Unallocated | | Total | |
Allowance for loan losses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning balance | | $ | 4,198 | | | $ | 1,551 | | | $ | 6,011 | | | $ | 1,679 | | | $ | 586 | | | $ | 339 | | | $ | 14,364 | |
Charge-offs | | | (2,348 | ) | | | (950 | ) | | | (1,809 | ) | | | (215 | ) | | | (177 | ) | | | - | | | | (5,499 | ) |
Recoveries | | | 216 | | | | 77 | | | | 330 | | | | 54 | | | | 6 | | | | - | | | | 683 | |
Net charge-offs | | | (2,132 | ) | | | (873 | ) | | | (1,479 | ) | | | (161 | ) | | | (171 | ) | | | - | | | | (4,816 | ) |
Provision for loan losses charged to expense | | | 2,022 | | | | 745 | | | | 3,597 | | | | 185 | | | | 121 | | | | 130 | | | | 6,800 | |
Ending balance | | $ | 4,088 | | | $ | 1,423 | | | $ | 8,129 | | | $ | 1,703 | | | $ | 536 | | | $ | 469 | | | $ | 16,348 | |
| For the year ended December 31, 2010 | |
(In thousands) | SBA | | SBA 504 | | Commercial | | Residential | | Consumer | | Unallocated | | | Total | |
Allowance for loan losses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning balance | | $ | 3,247 | | | $ | 1,872 | | | $ | 6,013 | | | $ | 1,615 | | | $ | 632 | | | $ | 463 | | | $ | 13,842 | |
Charge-offs | | | (1,351 | ) | | | (1,548 | ) | | | (3,627 | ) | | | (500 | ) | | | (245 | ) | | | - | | | | (7,271 | ) |
Recoveries | | | 243 | | | | - | | | | 296 | | | | - | | | | 4 | | | | - | | | | 543 | |
Net charge-offs | | | (1,108 | ) | | | (1,548 | ) | | | (3,331 | ) | | | (500 | ) | | | (241 | ) | | | - | | | | (6,728 | ) |
Provision for loan losses charged to expense | | | 2,059 | | | | 1,227 | | | | 3,329 | | | | 564 | | | | 195 | | | | (124 | ) | | | 7,250 | |
Ending balance | | $ | 4,198 | | | $ | 1,551 | | | $ | 6,011 | | | $ | 1,679 | | | $ | 586 | | | $ | 339 | | | $ | 14,364 | |
The following tables present loans and their related allowance for loan losses, by portfolio segment, as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:
| December 31, 2011 | |
(In thousands) | SBA | | SBA 504 | | Commercial | | Residential | | Consumer | | Unallocated | | Total | |
Allowance for Loan Losses ending balance: | |
Individually evaluated for impairment | | $ | 1,694 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 2,754 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,449 | |
Collectively evaluated for impairment | | | 2,394 | | | | 1,422 | | | | 5,375 | | | | 1,703 | | | | 536 | | | | 469 | | | | 11,899 | |
Total | | $ | 4,088 | | | $ | 1,423 | | | $ | 8,129 | | | $ | 1,703 | | | $ | 536 | | | $ | 469 | | | $ | 16,348 | |
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Loan ending balances: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Individually evaluated for impairment | | $ | 6,316 | | | $ | 6,458 | | | $ | 20,186 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 32,960 | |
Collectively evaluated for impairment | | | 65,527 | | | | 48,650 | | | | 262,918 | | | | 134,090 | | | | 48,447 | | | | - | | | | 559,632 | |
Total | | $ | 71,843 | | | $ | 55,108 | | | $ | 283,104 | | | $ | 134,090 | | | $ | 48,447 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 592,592 | |
| December 31, 2010 | |
(In thousands) | SBA | | SBA 504 | | Commercial | | Residential | | Consumer | | Unallocated | | Total | |
Allowance for Loan Losses ending balance: | |
Individually evaluated for impairment | | $ | 1,761 | | | $ | 87 | | | $ | 609 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,457 | |
Collectively evaluated for impairment | | | 2,437 | | | | 1,464 | | | | 5,402 | | | | 1,679 | | | | 586 | | | | 339 | | | | 11,907 | |
Total | | $ | 4,198 | | | $ | 1,551 | | | $ | 6,011 | | | $ | 1,679 | | | $ | 586 | | | $ | 339 | | | $ | 14,364 | |
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Loan ending balances: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Individually evaluated for impairment | | $ | 6,888 | | | $ | 10,622 | | | $ | 10,194 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 27,704 | |
Collectively evaluated for impairment | | | 79,250 | | | | 53,654 | | | | 271,011 | | | | 128,400 | | | | 55,917 | | | | - | | | | 588,232 | |
Total | | $ | 86,138 | | | $ | 64,276 | | | $ | 281,205 | | | $ | 128,400 | | | $ | 55,917 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 615,936 | |
The Company did not make any changes to its allowance for loan losses methodology in the current period.
Unfunded Loan Commitments
In addition to the allowance for loan losses, the Company maintains an allowance for unfunded loan commitments that is maintained at a level that management believes is adequate to absorb estimated probable losses. Adjustments to the allowance are made through other expense and applied to the allowance which is maintained in other liabilities. At December 31, 2011, a $79 thousand commitment reserve was reported on the balance sheet as an “other liability”, compared to a $66 thousand commitment reserve at December 31, 2010.
7.Premises and Equipment
The detail of premises and equipment as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Land and buildings | | $ | 11,458 | | | $ | 10,606 | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | | | 6,793 | | | | 6,724 | |
Leasehold improvements | | | 2,150 | | | | 2,463 | |
Gross premises and equipment | | | 20,401 | | | | 19,793 | |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | | | (9,051 | ) | | | (8,826 | ) |
Net premises and equipment | | $ | 11,350 | | | $ | 10,967 | |
Amounts charged to noninterest expense for depreciation of premises and equipment amounted to $1.1 million in 2011 and $1.2 million in 2010.
The Company currently accounts for all of its leases as operating leases. In addition, the Company has one lease with a related party. The Company leases its Clinton, New Jersey headquarters from a partnership in which two Board members, Messrs. D. Dallas and R. Dallas are partners. Under the lease for the facility, the partnership received aggregate rental payments of $416 thousand in 2011 and $410 thousand in 2010. Rental payments reflect market rents and the lease reflects terms that are comparable to those which could have been obtained in a lease with an unaffiliated third party. This lease has a five-year term, expiring at the end of 2013. After year one, the annual base rent of $400 thousand per annum is increased each year by the increase in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) for the New York Metropolitan area (not to exceed 3 percent).
8.Other Assets
The detail of other assets as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Net receivable due from SBA | | $ | 696 | | | $ | 463 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 451 | | | | 382 | |
SBA servicing assets | | | 418 | | | | 512 | |
Other | | | 694 | | | | 831 | |
Total other assets | | $ | 2,259 | | | $ | 2,188 | |
9.Deposits
The following table details the maturity distribution of time deposits as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:
(In thousands) | | 3 months or less | | | More than 3 months through 6 months | | | More than 6 months through 12 months | | | More than 12 months | | | Total | |
At December 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$100,000 or more | | $ | 16,977 | | | $ | 9,770 | | | $ | 10,033 | | | $ | 19,837 | | | $ | 56,617 | |
Less than $100,000 | | | 16,236 | | | | 20,637 | | | | 19,157 | | | | 46,779 | | | | 102,809 | |
At December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$100,000 or more | | $ | 19,248 | | | $ | 6,227 | | | $ | 12,903 | | | $ | 22,736 | | | $ | 61,114 | |
Less than $100,000 | | | 23,235 | | | | 12,586 | | | | 30,049 | | | | 53,608 | | | | 119,478 | |
The following table presents the expected maturities of time deposits over the next five years:
(In thousands) | | 2012 | | | 2013 | | | 2014 | | | 2015 | | | 2016 | | | Thereafter | | | Total | |
Balance Maturing | | $ | 92,810 | | | $ | 35,634 | | | $ | 8,482 | | | $ | 4,480 | | | $ | 17,738 | | | $ | 282 | | | $ | 159,426 | |
10. Borrowed Funds and Subordinated Debentures
The following table presents the period-end and average balances of borrowed funds and subordinated debentures for the last two years with resultant rates:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
(In thousands) | | Amount | | | Rate | | | Amount | | | Rate | |
FHLB borrowings and repurchase agreements : | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At December 31, | | $ | 60,000 | | | | 3.94 | % | | $ | 60,000 | | | | 3.94 | % |
Year-to-date average | | | 60,000 | | | | 3.94 | | | | 69,671 | | | | 4.08 | |
Maximum outstanding | | | 60,000 | | | | | | | | 70,000 | | | | | |
Repurchase agreements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At December 31, | | $ | 15,000 | | | | 3.67 | % | | $ | 15,000 | | | | 3.67 | % |
Year-to-date average | | | 15,000 | | | | 3.67 | | | | 15,000 | | | | 3.65 | |
Maximum outstanding | | | 15,000 | | | | | | | | 15,000 | | | | | |
Subordinated debentures: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At December 31, | | $ | 15,465 | | | | 3.11 | % | | $ | 15,465 | | | | 5.49 | % |
Year-to-date average | | | 15,465 | | | | 4.83 | | | | 15,465 | | | | 5.50 | |
Maximum outstanding | | | 15,465 | | | | | | | | 15,465 | | | | | |
The following table presents the expected maturities of borrowed funds and subordinated debentures over the next five years:
(In thousands) | | 2012 | | | 2013 | | | 2014 | | | 2015 | | | 2016 | | | Thereafter | | | Total | |
FHLB borrowings and repurchase agreements | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 20,000 | | | $ | 30,000 | | | $ | 60,000 | |
Other repurchase agreements | �� | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,000 | |
Subordinated debentures | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 15,465 | | | | 15,465 | |
Total | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 20,000 | | | $ | 60,465 | | | $ | 90,465 | |
FHLB Borrowings
FHLB borrowings at December 31, 2011 and 2010 consisted of three $10.0 million advances and three $10.0 million repurchase agreements. The terms of these transactions are as follows:
- | The FHLB advance that was issued on April 27, 2005 has a fixed rate of 3.70 percent, matures on April 27, 2015 and is callable on April 27, 2008 and quarterly thereafter on the 27th of July, October, January and April. |
- | The FHLB advance that was issued on November 2, 2006 has a fixed rate of 4.03 percent, matures on November 2, 2016 and is callable on November 2, 2007 and quarterly thereafter on the 2nd of February, May, August and November. |
- | The FHLB advance that was issued on August 10, 2007 has a fixed rate of 4.23 percent, matures on August 10, 2017 and is callable on August 10, 2009 and quarterly thereafter on the 10th of November, February, May and August. |
- | The FHLB repo-advance that was issued on December 15, 2006 has a fixed rate of 4.13 percent, matures on December 15, 2016 and is callable on December 15, 2008 and quarterly thereafter on the 15th of March, June, September and December. |
- | The FHLB repo-advance that was issued on April 5, 2007 has a fixed rate of 4.21 percent, matures on April 5, 2017 and is callable on April 5, 2009 and quarterly thereafter on the 5th of July, October, January and April. |
- | The FHLB repo-advance that was issued on December 20, 2007 has a fixed rate of 3.34 percent, matures on December 20, 2017 and is callable on December 20, 2010 and quarterly thereafter on the 20th of March, June, September and December. |
Due to the call provisions of these advances, the expected maturity could differ from the contractual maturity.
Repurchase Agreements
At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company was a party to the following Repurchase Agreement:
- | A $15.0 million repurchase agreement that was entered into in February 2008 has a term of 10 years expiring on February 28, 2018, and a rate of 3.67 percent. The borrowing may be called by the issuer on the repurchase date of May 29, 2008 and quarterly thereafter. |
Due to the call provisions of this advance, the expected maturity could differ from the contractual maturity.
Subordinated Debentures
At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company was a party in the following subordinated debenture transactions:
- | On July 24, 2006, Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust II, a statutory business trust and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unity Bancorp, Inc., issued $10.0 million of floating rate capital trust pass through securities to investors due on July 24, 2036. The subordinated debentures are redeemable in whole or part, prior to maturity but after July 24, 2011. The floating interest rate on the subordinated debentures is the three-month LIBOR plus 159 basis points and reprices quarterly. The floating interest rate was 2.16 percent at December 31, 2011 and 1.89 percent at December 31, 2010. |
- | On December 19, 2006, Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust III, a statutory business trust and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unity Bancorp, Inc., issued $5.0 million of floating rate capital trust pass through securities to investors due on December 19, 2036. The subordinated debentures are redeemable in whole or part, prior to maturity but after December 19, 2011. The floating interest rate on the subordinated debentures is the three-month LIBOR plus 165 basis points and reprices quarterly. The floating interest rate was 2.18 percent at December 31, 2011 and 1.95 percent at December 31, 2010. |
- | In connection with the formation of the statutory business trusts, the trusts also issued $465 thousand of common equity securities to the Company, which together with the proceeds stated above were used to purchase the subordinated debentures, under the same terms and conditions. |
The rates paid on subordinated debentures which are presented in the table on page 53 include the cost of the related interest rate swap agreements. These agreements provide for the Company to receive variable rate payments based on the three-month LIBOR index in exchange for making payments at a fixed rate. The interest rate swap agreement for the $10.0 million subordinated debenture expired on September 23, 2011. For additional information, see Note 12 “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”.
The Company has the ability to defer interest payments on the subordinated debentures for up to five years without being in default.
The capital securities in each of the above transactions have preference over the common securities with respect to liquidation and other distributions and qualify as Tier I capital. Under the terms of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, these securities will continue to qualify as Tier 1 capital as the Company has less than $10 billion in assets. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation,” the Company does not consolidate the accounts and related activity of Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust II and Unity (NJ) Statutory Trust III. The additional capital from each of these transactions was used to bolster the Company’s capital ratios and for general corporate purposes, including among other things, capital contributions to Unity Bank.
Due to the redemption provisions of these securities, the expected maturity could differ from the contractual maturity.
11. Commitments and Contingencies
Facility Lease Obligations
The Company operates fifteen branches, seven branches are under operating leases, including its headquarters, and eight branches are owned. In addition, the Company has a lease on one other location, which is subleased to a third party, with the third party paying rent in an amount equal to the Company’s rental obligation under the lease agreement between the Company and the lessor. The leases’ contractual expiration range is generally between the years 2012 and 2015. The following schedule summarizes the contractual rent payments for the future years.
(In thousands) | | Operating Lease Rental Payments | | | Rent from Sublet Locations | | | Net Rent Obligation | |
2012 | | $ | 1,112 | | | $ | 34 | | | $ | 1,078 | |
2013 | | | 1,060 | | | | - | | | | 1,060 | |
2014 | | | 268 | | | | - | | | | 268 | |
2015 | | | 16 | | | | - | | | | 16 | |
Thereafter | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Rent expense totaled $1.0 million for 2011 and $1.1 million for 2010. The Company currently accounts for all of its leases as operating leases.
Litigation
The Company may, in the ordinary course of business, become a party to litigation involving collection matters, contract claims and other legal proceedings relating to the conduct of its business. In the best judgment of management, based upon consultation with counsel, the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company will not be affected materially by the final outcome of any pending legal proceedings or other contingent liabilities and commitments.
Commitments to Borrowers
Commitments to extend credit are legally binding loan commitments with set expiration dates. They are intended to be disbursed, subject to certain conditions, upon the request of the borrower. The Company was committed to advance approximately $79.4 million to its borrowers as of December 31, 2011, compared to $66.0 million at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2011, $37.4 million of these commitments expire after one year, compared to $17.2 million a year earlier. At December 31, 2011, the Company had $1.8 million in standby letters of credit compared to $1.5 million at December 31, 2010. The estimated fair value of these guarantees is not significant. The Company believes it has the necessary liquidity to honor all commitments.
12. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company has stand alone derivative financial instruments in the form of interest rate swap agreements, which derive their value from underlying interest rates. These transactions involve both credit and market risk. The notional amounts are amounts on which calculations, payments, and the value of the derivatives are based. Notional amounts do not represent direct credit exposures. Direct credit exposure is limited to the net difference between the calculated amounts to be received and paid, if any. Such difference, which represents the fair value of the derivative instruments, is reflected on the Company’s balance sheet as other assets or other liabilities.
The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to these agreements. The Company controls the credit risk of its financial contracts through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures, and does not expect any counterparties to fail their obligations. The Company deals only with primary dealers.
Derivative instruments are generally either negotiated over the counter (“OTC”) contracts or standardized contracts executed on a recognized exchange. Negotiated OTC derivative contracts are generally entered into between two counterparties that negotiate specific agreement terms, including the underlying instrument, amount, exercise prices and maturity.
Risk Management Policies – Hedging Instruments
The primary focus of the Company’s asset/liability management program is to monitor the sensitivity of the Company’s net portfolio value and net income under varying interest rate scenarios to take steps to control its risks. On a quarterly basis, the Company evaluates the effectiveness of entering into any derivative agreement by measuring the cost of such an agreement in relation to the reduction in net portfolio value and net income volatility within an assumed range of interest rates.
Interest Rate Risk Management – Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
The Company has long-term variable rate debt as a source of funds for use in the Company’s lending and investment activities and for other general business purposes. These debt obligations expose the Company to variability in interest payments due to changes in interest rates. If interest rates increase, interest expense increases. Conversely, if interest rates decrease, interest expense decreases. Management believes it is prudent to limit the variability of a portion of its interest payments and, therefore, hedged a portion of its variable-rate interest payments. To meet this objective, management entered into interest rate swap agreements whereby the Company receives variable interest rate payments and makes fixed interest rate payments during the contract period. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the information pertaining to outstanding interest rate swap agreements used to hedge variable rate debt is as follows:
(In thousands, except percentages and years) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Notional amount | | $ | 5,000 | | | $ | 15,000 | |
Weighted average pay rate | | | 3.94 | % | | | 4.05 | % |
Weighted average receive rate (three-month LIBOR) | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.34 | % |
Weighted average maturity in years | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.90 | |
Unrealized loss relating to interest rate swaps | | $ | (43 | ) | | $ | (499 | )% |
These agreements provided for the Company to receive payments at a variable rate determined by a specific index (three-month LIBOR) in exchange for making payments at a fixed rate. One of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements with a notional amount of $10.0 million expired during the third quarter of 2011.
At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the net unrealized loss relating to interest rate swaps was recorded as a derivative liability. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps designated as hedging instruments of the variability of cash flows associated with long-term debt are reported in other comprehensive income. The net spread between the fixed rate of interest which is paid and the variable interest received is classified in interest expense as a yield adjustment in the same period in which the related interest on the long-term debt affects earnings.
13. Shareholders’ Equity
Shareholders’ equity increased $3.5 million to $73.6 million at December 31, 2011 compared to $70.1 million at December 31, 2010, due to net income of $2.5 million, $963 thousand from the issuance of common stock under employee benefit plans, $724 thousand appreciation in the net unrealized gains on available for sale securities, and $274 thousand appreciation in net unrealized gains on cash flow hedge derivatives, partially offset by $1.0 million in dividends accrued on preferred stock. The issuance of common stock under employee benefit plans includes nonqualified stock options and restricted stock expense related entries, employee option exercises and the tax benefit of options exercised.
During the first quarter of 2011, the Company retired approximately 425 thousand shares of Treasury Stock. The associated $4.2 million was allocated between common stock and retained earnings.
On October 3, 2008, Congress passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”), which provided the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury with broad authority to implement certain actions to help restore stability and liquidity to the U.S. markets. One of the programs resulting from the EESA was the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”) which provided direct equity investment of perpetual preferred stock by the U.S. Treasury in qualified financial institutions. This program was voluntary and requires an institution to comply with several restrictions and provisions, including limits on executive compensation, stock redemptions, and declaration of dividends. The perpetual preferred stock has a dividend rate of 5 percent per year until the fifth anniversary of the Treasury investment and a dividend of 9 percent thereafter. The Company received an investment in perpetual preferred stock of $20.6 million on December 5, 2008. These proceeds were allocated between the preferred stock and warrants based on relative fair value in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 470, “Debt.” The allocation of proceeds resulted in a discount on the preferred stock that is being accreted over five years. The Company issued 764,778 common stock warrants to the U.S. Treasury and $2.6 million of the proceeds were allocated to the warrants. The warrants are accounted for as equity securities and have a contractual life of ten years and an exercise price of $4.05.
As part of the CPP, the Company’s future ability to pay cash dividends is limited for so long as the Treasury holds the preferred stock. As so limited the Company may not increase its quarterly cash dividend above $0.05 per share, the quarterly rate in effect at the time the CPP program was announced, without the prior approval of the Treasury. The Company did not declare or pay any dividends during 2011 or 2010. The Company is currently preserving capital and may resume paying dividends when earnings and credit quality improve.
The Company has suspended its share repurchase program, as required by the CPP. On October 21, 2002, the Company authorized the repurchase of up to 10 percent of its outstanding common stock. The amount and timing of purchases would be dependent upon a number of factors, including the price and availability of the Company’s shares, general market conditions and competing alternate uses of funds. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had repurchased a total of 556 thousand shares, of which 131 thousand shares have been retired, leaving 153 thousand shares remaining to be repurchased under the plan when and if it is reinstated. There were no shares repurchased during 2011 or 2010.
14. Other Income
The components of other income for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
ATM and check card fees | | $ | 353 | | | $ | 306 | |
Wire transfer fees | | | 89 | | | | 81 | |
Safe deposit box fees | | | 55 | | | | 53 | |
Other | | | 174 | | | | 279 | |
Total other income | | $ | 671 | | | $ | 719 | |
15. Other Expenses
The components of other expenses for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Travel, entertainment, training and recruiting | | $ | 619 | | | $ | 603 | |
Insurance | | | 336 | | | | 325 | |
Director fees | | | 265 | | | | 346 | |
Stationery and supplies | | | 228 | | | | 221 | |
Other | | | 350 | | | | 262 | �� |
Total other expenses | | $ | 1,798 | | | $ | 1,757 | |
16. Income Taxes
The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Federal – current provision | | $ | 775 | | | $ | 1,212 | |
Federal – deferred benefit | | | (335 | ) | | | (530 | ) |
Total Federal provision | | | 440 | | | | 682 | |
State – current (benefit) provision | | | (10 | ) | | | 18 | |
State – deferred provision (benefit) | | | 339 | | | | (111 | ) |
Total State provision (benefit) | | | 329 | | | | (93 | ) |
Total provision for income taxes | | $ | 769 | | | $ | 589 | |
A reconciliation between the reported income tax provision and the amount computed by multiplying income before taxes by the statutory Federal income tax rate is as follows:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Federal income tax provision at statutory rate | | $ | 1,127 | | | $ | 962 | |
Increases (decreases) resulting from: | | | | | | | | |
Bank owned life insurance | | | (100 | ) | | | (105 | ) |
Tax-exempt interest | | | (155 | ) | | | (68 | ) |
Meals and entertainment | | | 16 | | | | 15 | |
Reversal of valuation allowance | | | (323 | ) | | | - | |
State income taxes, net of federal income tax effect | | | 256 | | | | 86 | |
Other, net | | | (52 | ) | | | (301 | ) |
Provision for income taxes | | $ | 769 | | | $ | 589 | |
Effective tax rate | | | 23.2 | % | | | 20.8 | % |
Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities. The components of the net deferred tax asset at December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Deferred tax assets: | | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses | | $ | 6,529 | | | $ | 5,737 | |
Reserve for impaired securities | | | - | | | | 1,179 | |
Lost interest on nonaccrual loans | | | 1,011 | | | | 855 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 329 | | | | 290 | |
Depreciation | | | 199 | | | | 240 | |
Deferred compensation | | | 150 | | | | 137 | |
State net operating loss | | | 112 | | | | 323 | |
Net unrealized cash flow hedge losses | | | 17 | | | | 199 | |
Other | | | 69 | | | | - | |
Gross deferred tax assets | | | 8,416 | | | | 8,960 | |
Valuation allowance | | | - | | | | (323 | ) |
Net deferred tax assets | | | 8,416 | | | | 8,637 | |
Deferred tax liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Net unrealized security gains | | | 760 | | | | 274 | |
Deferred loan costs | | | 464 | | | | 433 | |
Goodwill | | | 246 | | | | 205 | |
Bond accretion | | | 68 | | | | 165 | |
Other | | | - | | | | 10 | |
Total deferred tax liabilities | | | 1,538 | | | | 1,087 | |
Net deferred tax asset | | $ | 6,878 | | | $ | 7,550 | |
The Company computes deferred income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred income taxes are recognized for tax consequences of “temporary differences” by applying enacted statutory tax rates to differences between the financial reporting and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. A deferred tax liability is recognized for all temporary differences that will result in future taxable income. A deferred tax asset is recognized for all temporary differences that will result in future tax deductions subject to reduction of the asset by a valuation allowance.
During 2009, the Company established a $450 thousand valuation allowance for deferred tax assets related to its state net operating loss carry-forward deferred tax asset, the balance of which was $0 and $323 thousand at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively due to subsequent utilization of the net operating loss carry-forwards. The Company’s state net operating loss carry-forwards totaled approximately $1.9 million at December 31, 2011 and $5.4 million at December 31, 2010 and expire between 2014 and 2030.
Included as a component of deferred tax assets is an income tax expense (benefit) related to unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale and cash flow hedges. The after-tax component of the unrealized gain on securities available for sale of $1.1 million and $423 thousand in 2011 and 2010, respectively, is included in other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. In addition, other comprehensive income included $(26) thousand and $(300) thousand related to cash flow hedges at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes,” which prescribes a threshold for the financial statement recognition of income taxes and provides criteria for the measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC 740 also includes guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition of income taxes. The Company did not recognize or accrue any interest or penalties related to income taxes during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. The Company does not have an accrual for uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2011 or 2010, as deductions taken and benefits accrued are based on widely understood administrative practices and procedures and are based on clear and unambiguous tax law. Tax returns for all years 2007 and thereafter are subject to future examination by tax authorities.
17. Net Income per Share
The following is a reconciliation of the calculation of basic and dilutive income per share.
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Net income | | $ | 2,546 | | | $ | 2,240 | |
Less: Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion | | | 1,558 | | | | 1,520 | |
Income available to common shareholders | | $ | 988 | | | $ | 720 | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic | | | 7,333 | | | | 7,173 | |
Plus: Potential dilutive common stock | | | 402 | | | | 274 | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted | | | 7,735 | | | | 7,447 | |
Net income per common share - | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.10 | |
Diluted | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.10 | |
Stock options and common stock excluded from the income per share computation as their effect would have been anti-dilutive | | | 372 | | | | 444 | |
The “potential dilutive common stock” and the “stock options and common stock excluded from the income per share calculation as their effect would have been anti-dilutive” shown in the prior table includes the impact of 764,778 common stock warrants issued to the U.S. Department of Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program in December 2008, as applicable. These warrants were dilutive for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
18. Regulatory Capital
A significant measure of the strength of a financial institution is its capital base. Federal regulators have classified and defined capital into the following components: (1) tier 1 capital, which includes tangible shareholders’ equity for common stock, qualifying preferred stock and certain qualifying hybrid instruments, and (2) tier 2 capital, which includes a portion of the allowance for loan losses, subject to limitations, certain qualifying long-term debt, preferred stock and hybrid instruments, which do not qualify for tier 1 capital. The parent company and its subsidiary bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by banking regulators. Quantitative measures of capital adequacy include the leverage ratio (tier 1 capital as a percentage of tangible assets), tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (tier 1 capital as a percent of risk-weighted assets) and total risk-based capital ratio (total risk-based capital as a percent of total risk-weighted assets).
Minimum capital levels are regulated by risk-based capital adequacy guidelines, which require the Company and the bank to maintain certain capital as a percentage of assets and certain off-balance sheet items adjusted for predefined credit risk factors (risk-weighted assets). Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines. However, prompt corrective action provisions are not applicable to bank holding companies. At a minimum, tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets of 4 percent and combined tier 1 and tier 2 capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets of 8 percent must be maintained.
In addition to the risk-based guidelines, regulators require that a bank, which meets the regulator’s highest performance and operation standards, maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 3 percent. For those banks with higher levels of risk or that are experiencing or anticipating significant growth, the minimum leverage ratio will be proportionately increased. Minimum leverage ratios for each institution are evaluated through the ongoing regulatory examination process.
The Company’s capital amounts and ratios for the last two years are presented in the following table.
| | Actual | | | For Capital Adequacy Purposes | | | To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions | |
(In thousands) | | Amount | | | Ratio | | | Amount | | | Ratio | | | Amount | | | Ratio | |
As of December 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Leverage ratio | | $ | 86,077 | | | | 10.44 | % | | ≥ $ 32,979 | | | | 4.00 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Tier I risk-based capital ratio | | | 86,077 | | | | 14.33 | | | | 24,027 | | | | 4.00 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Total risk-based capital ratio | | | 93,696 | | | | 15.60 | | | | 48,055 | | | | 8.00 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
As of December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Leverage ratio | | $ | 83,550 | | | | 9.97 | % | | ≥ $ 33,531 | | | | 4.00 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Tier I risk-based capital ratio | | | 83,550 | | | | 13.04 | | | | 25,628 | | | | 4.00 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Total risk-based capital ratio | | | 91,638 | | | | 14.30 | | | | 51,257 | | | | 8.00 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
The Bank’s capital amounts and ratios for the last two years are presented in the following table.
| | Actual | | | For Capital Adequacy Purposes | | | To Be Well-Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions | |
(In thousands) | | Amount | | | Ratio | | | Amount | | | Ratio | | | Amount | | | Ratio | |
As of December 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Leverage ratio | | $ | 74,191 | | | | 9.01 | % | | ≥ $ 32,953 | | | | 4.00 | % | | ≥ $ 41,192 | | | | 5.00 | % |
Tier I risk-based capital ratio | | | 74,191 | | | | 12.36 | | | | 24,003 | | | | 4.00 | | | | 36,004 | | | | 6.00 | |
Total risk-based capital ratio | | | 90,302 | | | | 15.05 | | | | 48,006 | | | | 8.00 | | | | 60,007 | | | | 10.00 | |
As of December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Leverage ratio | | $ | 71,053 | | | | 8.48 | % | | ≥ $ 33,497 | | | | 4.00 | % | | ≥ $ 41,871 | | | | 5.00 | % |
Tier I risk-based capital ratio | | | 71,053 | | | | 11.10 | | | | 25,595 | | | | 4.00 | | | | 38,393 | | | | 6.00 | |
Total risk-based capital ratio | | | 87,631 | | | | 13.69 | | | | 51,191 | | | | 8.00 | | | | 63,988 | | | | 10.00 | |
19. Employee Benefit Plans
The Bank has a 401(k) savings plan covering substantially all employees. Under the Plan, an employee can contribute up to 80 percent of their salary on a tax deferred basis. The Bank may also make discretionary contributions to the Plan. The Bank contributed $193 thousand and $211 thousand to the Plan in 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The Company has a deferred fee plan for Directors and executive management. Directors of the Company have the option to elect to defer up to 100 percent of their respective retainer and Board of Director fees, and each member of executive management has the option to elect to defer 100 percent of their year-end cash bonuses. Director and executive deferred fees totaled $16 thousand in 2011 and $15 thousand in 2010, and the interest paid on deferred balances totaled $15 thousand in 2011 and $14 thousand in 2010.
Certain members of management are also enrolled in a split-dollar life insurance plan with a post retirement death benefit of $250 thousand. Total expenses related to this plan were $10 thousand in 2011 and $40 thousand in 2010.
The Company has incentive and nonqualified option plans, which allow for the grant of options to officers, employees and members of the Board of Directors. In addition, restricted stock is issued under the stock bonus program to reward employees and directors and to retain them by distributing stock over a period of time.
The Bank does not currently provide any other post retirement or post employment benefits to its employees other than the plans mentioned above.
Stock Option Plans
Grants under the Company’s incentive and nonqualified option plans generally vest over 3 years and must be exercised within 10 years of the date of grant. The exercise price of each option is the market price on the date of grant. As of December 31, 2011, 1,720,529 shares have been reserved for issuance upon the exercise of options, 641,648 option grants are outstanding, and 956,557 option grants have been exercised, forfeited or expired, leaving 122,324 shares available for grant.
The Company granted 127,000 options in 2011 as compared to no options in 2010. The fair value of the options granted in 2011 was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Number of options granted | | | 127,000 | | | | - | |
Weighted average exercise price | | $ | 6.54 | | | $ | - | |
Weighted average fair value of options | | $ | 3.02 | | | $ | - | |
Expected life (years) | | | 4.59 | | | | - | |
Expected volatility | | | 55.69 | % | | | - | % |
Risk-free interest rate | | | 0.98 | % | | | - | % |
Dividend yield | | | - | % | | | - | % |
The expected life of the options was estimated based on historical employee behavior and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Expected volatility of the Company’s stock price was based on the historical volatility over the period commensurate with the expected life of the options. The risk-free interest rate is the U.S.Treasury rate commensurate with the expected life of the options on the date of grant. The expected dividend yield is the projected annual yield based on the grant date stock price.
FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation,” requires an entity to recognize the fair value of equity awards as compensation expense over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for such an award (vesting period). Compensation expense related to stock options totaled $127 thousand and $202 thousand in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The related income tax benefit was approximately $49 thousand and $80 thousand in 2011 and 2010, respectively. As of December 31, 2011, unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Company’s stock option plans totaled approximately $364 thousand. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.5 years.
Transactions under the Company’s stock option plans for the last two years are summarized in the following table:
| Shares | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
Outstanding at December 31, 2009 | 886,286 | | $ | 5.73 | | 4.6 | | $ | 293,911 |
Options granted | - | | | - | | | | | |
Options exercised | (80,626) | | | 2.79 | | | | | |
Options forfeited | (5,524) | | | 4.44 | | | | | |
Options expired | (24,668) | | | 10.37 | | | | | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2010 | 775,468 | | $ | 5.90 | | 3.9 | | $ | 1,049,184 |
Options granted | 127,000 | | | 6.54 | | | | | |
Options exercised | (233,105) | | | 3.39 | | | | | |
Options forfeited | (4,448) | | | 6.06 | | | | | |
Options expired | (23,267) | | | 9.62 | | | | | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2011 | 641,648 | | $ | 6.80 | | 5.3 | | $ | 515,582 |
Exercisable at December 31, 2011 | 497,064 | | $ | 6.97 | | 4.1 | | $ | 473,029 |
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2011:
| | | Options Outstanding | | | Options Exercisable | |
Range of Exercise Prices | | | Shares Outstanding | | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | | Shares Exercisable | | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
$ | 0.00 - 4.00 | | | | 124,750 | | | | 7.4 | | | $ | 3.88 | | | | 107,166 | | | $ | 3.86 | |
| 4.01 - 8.00 | | | | 338,640 | | | | 5.7 | | | | 6.05 | | | | 211,640 | | | | 5.76 | |
| 8.01 - 12.00 | | | | 121,617 | | | | 2.2 | | | | 9.22 | | | | 121,617 | | | | 9.22 | |
| 12.01 - 16.00 | | | | 56,641 | | | | 4.9 | | | | 12.54 | | | | 56,641 | | | | 12.54 | |
Total | | | | 641,648 | | | | 5.3 | | | $ | 6.80 | | | | 497,064 | | | $ | 6.97 | |
The following table presents information about options exercised:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Number of options exercised | | | 233,105 | | | | 80,626 | |
Total intrinsic value of options exercised | | $ | 753,440 | | | $ | 136,723 | |
Cash received from options exercised | | | 445,515 | | | | 93,721 | |
Tax deduction realized from options exercised | | | 298,494 | | | | 54,607 | |
Upon exercise, the Company issues shares from its authorized but unissued, common stock to satisfy the options.
Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted stock awards granted to date vest over a period of 4 years and are recognized as compensation to the recipient over the vesting period. The awards are recorded at fair market value and amortized into salary expense on a straight line basis over the vesting period. As of December 31, 2011, 221,551 shares of restricted stock were reserved for issuance, of which 45,162 shares are available for grant.
Restricted stock awards granted during the past two years include:
Grant Year | | Shares | | | Average Grant Date Fair Value | |
2011 | | | 68,500 | | | $ | 6.49 | |
2010 | | | 13,200 | | | $ | 5.30 | |
Compensation expense related to the restricted stock awards totaled $94 thousand in 2011 and $115 thousand in 2010. As of December 31, 2011, there was approximately $519 thousand of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock awards granted under the Company’s stock incentive plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 4.0 years.The following table summarizes nonvested restricted stock activity for the year ended December 31, 2011:
| | Shares | | | Average Grant Date Fair Value | |
Nonvested restricted stock at December 31, 2010 | | | 43,367 | | | $ | 5.83 | |
Granted | | | 68,500 | | | | 6.49 | |
Vested | | | (16,857 | ) | | | 7.01 | |
Forfeited | | | (1,326 | ) | | | 8.72 | |
Nonvested restricted stock at December 31, 2011 | | | 93,684 | | | $ | 6.06 | |
20. Fair Value
Fair Value Measurement
The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures,” which requires additional disclosures about the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value. Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company uses various methods including market, income and cost approaches. Based on these approaches, the Company often utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and or the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable inputs. The Company utilizes techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Based on the observability of the inputs used in valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide the following information according to the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed as follows:
Level 1 Inputs
- | Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. |
- | Generally, this includes debt and equity securities and derivative contracts that are traded in an active exchange market (i.e. New York Stock Exchange), as well as certain U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government and sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities that are highly liquid and are actively traded in over-the-counter markets. |
Level 2 Inputs
- | Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets. |
- | Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets. |
- | Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the term of the asset or liability (i.e., interest rates, yield curves, credit risks, prepayment speeds or volatilities) or “market corroborated inputs.” |
- | Generally, this includes U.S. Government and sponsored entity mortgage-backed securities, corporate debt securities and derivative contracts. |
Level 3 Inputs
- | Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable (i.e. supported by little or no market activity) and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. |
- | These assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. |
Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value:
Securities Available for Sale
The fair value of available for sale (“AFS”) securities is the market value based on quoted market prices for identical securities, when available, or market prices provided by recognized broker dealers (Level 1). If listed prices or quotes are not available, fair value is based upon quoted market prices for similar or identical assets or other observable inputs (Level 2) or externally developed models that use unobservable inputs due to limited or no market activity of the instrument (Level 3).
As of December 31, 2011, the fair value of the Company’s AFS securities portfolio was $88.8 million. Approximately 65 percent of the portfolio was made up of residential mortgage-backed securities, which had a fair value of $57.9 million at December 31, 2011. Approximately $56.3 million of the residential mortgage-backed securities are guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”). The underlying loans for these securities are residential mortgages that are geographically dispersed throughout the United States. All AFS securities were classified as Level 2 assets at December 31, 2011. The valuation of AFS securities using Level 2 inputs was primarily determined using the market approach, which uses quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and all other relevant information. It includes model pricing, defined as valuing securities based upon their relationship with other benchmark securities.
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Based on the complex nature of interest rate swap agreements, the markets these instruments trade in are not as efficient and are less liquid than that of Level 1 markets. These markets do, however, have comparable, observable inputs in which an alternative pricing source values these assets or liabilities in order to arrive at a fair value. The fair values of our interest swaps are measured based on the difference between the yield on the existing swaps and the yield on current swaps in the market (i.e. The Yield Book); consequently, they are classified as Level 2 instruments.
There were no changes in the inputs or methodologies used to determine fair value during the year ended December 31, 2011 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2010.
The tables below present the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
| | As of December 31, 2011 | |
(In thousands) | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Financial Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities available for sale: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government sponsored entities | | $ | - | | | $ | 5,375 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 5,375 | |
State and political subdivisions | | | - | | | | 17,878 | | | | - | | | | 17,878 | |
Residential mortgage-backed securities | | | - | | | | 57,924 | | | | - | | | | 57,924 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | - | | | | 210 | | | | - | | | | 210 | |
Trust preferred securities | | | - | | | | 760 | | | | - | | | | 760 | |
Other securities | | | - | | | | 6,618 | | | | - | | | | 6,618 | |
Total securities available for sale | | | - | | | | 88,765 | | | | - | | | | 88,765 | |
Financial Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swap agreements | | | - | | | | 43 | | | | - | | | | 43 | |
| | As of December 31, 2010 | |
(In thousands) | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Financial Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities available for sale: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government sponsored entities | | $ | - | | | $ | 6,462 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 6,462 | |
State and political subdivisions | | | - | | | | 10,963 | | | | - | | | | 10,963 | |
Residential mortgage-backed securities | | | - | | | | 85,741 | | | | - | | | | 85,741 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | - | | | | 1,826 | | | | - | | | | 1,826 | |
Trust preferred securities | | | - | | | | 565 | | | | - | | | | 565 | |
Other securities | | | - | | | | 1,574 | | | | - | | | | 1,574 | |
Total securities available for sale | | | - | | | | 107,131 | | | | - | | | | 107,131 | |
Financial Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swap agreements | | | - | | | | 499 | | | | - | | | | 499 | |
Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Certain assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”)
The fair value was determined using appraisals, which may be discounted based on management’s review and changes in market conditions (Level 3 Inputs). All appraisals must be performed in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (“USPAP”). Appraisals are certified to the Company and performed by appraisers on the Company’s approved list of appraisers. Evaluations are completed by a person independent of Company management. The content of the appraisal depends on the complexity of the property. Appraisals are completed on a “retail value” and an “as is value”.
The Company requires current real estate appraisals on all loans that become OREO or in-substance foreclosure, loans that are classified substandard, doubtful or loss, or loans that are over $100,000 and nonperforming. Prior to each balance sheet date, the Company values impaired collateral-dependent loans and OREO based upon a third party appraisal, broker’s price opinion, drive by appraisal, automated valuation model, updated market evaluation, or a combination of these methods. The amount is discounted for the decline in market real estate values (for original appraisals), for any known damage or repair costs, and for selling and closing costs. The amount of the discount is dependent upon the method used to determine the original value. The original appraisal is generally used when a loan is first determined to be impaired. When applying the discount, the Company takes into consideration when the appraisal was performed, the collateral’s location, the type of collateral, any known damage to the property and the type of business. Subsequent to entering impaired status and the Company determining that there is a collateral shortfall, the Company will generally, depending on the type of collateral, order a third party appraisal, broker’s price opinion, automated valuation model or updated market evaluation. Subsequent to receiving the third party results, the Company will discount the value 6 to 10 percent for selling and closing costs.
Partially charged-off loans are measured for impairment based upon an appraisal for collateral-dependant loans. When an updated appraisal is received for a nonperforming loan, the value on the appraisal is discounted in the manner discussed above. If there is a deficiency in the value after the Company applies these discounts, management applies a specific reserve and the loan remains in nonaccrual status. The receipt of an updated appraisal would not qualify as a reason to put a loan back into accruing status. The Company removes loans from nonaccrual status when the borrower makes six months of contractual payments and demonstrates the ability to service the debt. Charge-offs are determined based upon the loss that management believes the Company will incur after evaluating collateral for impairment based upon the valuation methods described above and the ability of the borrower to pay any deficiency.
Impaired Collateral-Dependent Loans
The fair value of impaired collateral-dependent loans is derived in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 310, “Receivables.” Fair value is determined based on the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral. The valuation allowance for impaired loans is included in the allowance for loan losses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the valuation allowance for impaired loans increased $2.0 million to $4.4 million at December 31, 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the valuation allowance for impaired loans decreased $6 thousand to $2.5 million at December 31, 2010.
The following tables present the assets and liabilities carried on the balance sheet by caption and by level within the hierarchy (as described above) as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
| | |
(In thousands) | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | | Total fair value loss during year ended December 31, 2011 | |
Financial Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,032 | | | $ | 3,032 | | | $ | (1,879 | ) |
Impaired collateral-dependent loans | | | - | | | - | | | | 13,705 | | | | 13,705 | | | | (1,992 | ) |
| As of December 31, 2010 | |
(In thousands) | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | | Total fair value gain (loss) during year ended December 31, 2010 | |
Financial Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other real estate owned (“OREO”) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,346 | | | $ | 2,346 | | | $ | (100 | ) |
Impaired collateral-dependent loans | | | - | | | - | | | | 6,670 | | | | 6,670 | | | | 6 | |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
FASB ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” requires the disclosure of the estimated fair value of certain financial instruments, including those financial instruments which the Company does not record at fair value. These estimated fair values as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 have been determined using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop estimates of fair value. The estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of alternative market assumptions and estimation methodologies could have had a material effect on these estimates of fair value. The methodology for estimating the fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis are discussed above. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of other financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For these short-term instruments, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
SBA Loans Held For Sale
The fair value of SBA loans held for sale is estimated by using a market approach that includes significant other observable inputs.
Loans
The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current market rates that reflect the interest rate risk inherent in the loan, except for previously discussed impaired loans.
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
Federal Home Loan Bank stock is carried at cost. Carrying value approximates fair value based on the redemption provisions of the issues.
SBA Servicing Assets
SBA servicing assets do not trade in an active, open market with readily observable prices. The Company estimates the fair value of SBA servicing assets using discounted cash flow models incorporating numerous assumptions from the perspective of a market participant including market discount rates and prepayment speeds.
Deposit Liabilities
The fair value of demand deposits and savings accounts is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current market rates.
Borrowed Funds & Subordinated Debentures
The fair value of borrowings is estimated by discounting the projected future cash flows using current market rates.
Accrued Interest
The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.
Standby Letters of Credit
At December 31, 2011, the Bank had standby letters of credit outstanding of $1.8 million, as compared to $1.5 million at December 31, 2010. The fair value of these commitments is nominal.
The table below presents the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
(In thousands) | | Carrying Amount | | | Estimated Fair Value | | | Carrying Amount | | | Estimated Fair Value | |
Financial assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 82,574 | | | $ | 82,574 | | | $ | 43,926 | | | $ | 43,926 | |
Securities available for sale | | | 88,765 | | | | 88,765 | | | | 107,131 | | | | 107,131 | |
Securities held to maturity | | | 18,771 | | | | 19,879 | | | | 21,111 | | | | 21,351 | |
SBA loans held for sale | | | 7,668 | | | | 8,192 | | | | 10,397 | | | | 11,048 | |
Loans, net of allowance for possible loan losses | | | 568,576 | | | | 572,165 | | | | 591,175 | | | | 588,519 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank stock | | | 4,088 | | | | 4,088 | | | | 4,206 | | | | 4,206 | |
SBA servicing assets | | | 418 | | | | 418 | | | | 512 | | | | 512 | |
Accrued interest receivable | | | 3,703 | | | | 3,703 | | | | 3,791 | | | | 3,791 | |
Financial liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | 643,971 | | | | 647,281 | | | | 654,788 | | | | 659,048 | |
Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures | | | 90,465 | | | | 102,533 | | | | 90,465 | | | | 103,704 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | 523 | | | | 523 | | | | 556 | | | | 556 | |
Interest rate swap agreements | | | 43 | | | | 43 | | | | 499 | | | | 499 | |
21.Condensed Financial Statements of Unity Bancorp, Inc. (Parent Company Only)
| | December 31, | |
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 3,475 | | | $ | 4,056 | |
Securities available for sale | | | 88 | | | | 98 | |
Capital note due from Bank | | | 8,500 | | | | 8,500 | |
Investment in subsidiaries | | | 76,698 | | | | 72,888 | |
Other assets | | | 500 | | | | 669 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 89,261 | | | $ | 86,211 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | | | | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | $ | 238 | | | $ | 661 | |
Other borrowings | | | 15,465 | | | | 15,465 | |
Shareholders’ equity | | | 73,558 | | | | 70,085 | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | $ | 89,261 | | | $ | 86,211 | |
| | Years ended December 31, | |
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Interest income | | $ | 749 | | | $ | 746 | |
Interest expense | | | 757 | | | | 862 | |
Net interest expense | | | (8 | ) | | | (116 | ) |
Other expenses | | | 21 | | | | 21 | |
Loss before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary | | | (29 | ) | | | (137 | ) |
Income tax benefit | | | (11 | ) | | | (45 | ) |
Loss before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary | | | (18 | ) | | | (92 | ) |
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary | | | 2,564 | | | | 2,332 | |
Net income | | | 2,546 | | | | 2,240 | |
Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion | | | 1,558 | | | | 1,520 | |
Income available to common shareholders | | $ | 988 | | | $ | 720 | |
| | Years ended December 31, | |
(In thousands) | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 2,546 | | | $ | 2,240 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiary | | | (2,564 | ) | | | (2,332 | ) |
Net change in other assets and liabilities | | | 23 | | | | 9 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 5 | | | | (83 | ) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from exercise of common stock | | | 446 | | | | 94 | |
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock | | | (1,032 | ) | | | (1,032 | ) |
Net cash used in financing activities | | | (586 | ) | | | (938 | ) |
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | | (581 | ) | | | (1,021 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | | 4,056 | | | | 5,077 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | | $ | 3,475 | | | $ | 4,056 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES: | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 757 | | | $ | 860 | |
22.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands) | | Pre-tax | | | Tax | | | After-tax | |
Net unrealized security gains: | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | $ | 5 | |
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period | | $ | 876 | | | $ | 344 | | | | 532 | |
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income | | | 171 | | | | 57 | | | | 114 | |
Net unrealized gains on securities arising during the period | | | 705 | | | | 287 | | | | 418 | |
Balance at December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | 423 | |
Unrealized holding gains on securities arising during the period | | | 1,631 | | | | 627 | | | | 1,004 | |
Less: Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income | | | 421 | | | | 141 | | | | 280 | |
Net unrealized gains on securities arising during the period | | | 1,210 | | | | 486 | | | | 724 | |
Balance at December 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,147 | |
Net unrealized losses on cash flow hedges: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | $ | (466 | ) |
Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges arising during the period | | $ | 278 | | | $ | 112 | | | | 166 | |
Balance at December 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | (300 | ) |
Unrealized holding gains on cash flow hedges arising during the period | | | 456 | | | | 182 | | | | 274 | |
Balance at December 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | (26 | ) |
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at December 31, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,121 | |
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
The following quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is unaudited.However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of operations for the periods, are reflected.
(In thousands, except per share data) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2011 | | March 31 | | | June 30 | | | September 30 | | | December 31 | |
Total interest income | | $ | 10,242 | | | $ | 10,196 | | | $ | 9,952 | | | $ | 9,133 | |
Total interest expense | | | 2,767 | | | | 2,725 | | | | 2,599 | | | | 2,460 | |
Net interest income | | | 7,475 | | | | 7,471 | | | | 7,353 | | | | 6,673 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 2,500 | | | | 1,750 | | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,150 | |
Net interest income after provision for loan losses | | | 4,975 | | | | 5,721 | | | | 5,953 | | | | 5,523 | |
Total noninterest income | | | 1,255 | | | | 1,447 | | | | 1,654 | | | | 1,305 | |
Total noninterest expense | | | 6,158 | | | | 6,247 | | | | 6,101 | | | | 6,012 | |
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | 72 | | | | 921 | | | | 1,506 | | | | 816 | |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | (148 | ) | | | 277 | | | | 420 | | | | 220 | |
Net income | | | 220 | | | | 644 | | | | 1,086 | | | | 596 | |
Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion | | | 384 | | | | 395 | | | | 386 | | | | 393 | |
Income available (loss attributable) to common shareholders | | $ | (164 | ) | | $ | 249 | | | $ | 700 | | | $ | 203 | |
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.03 | |
Net income (loss) per common share - Diluted | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.03 | |
(In thousands, except per share data) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2010 | | March 31 | | | June 30 | | | September 30 | | | December 31 | |
Total interest income | | $ | 11,513 | | | $ | 10,944 | | | $ | 10,726 | | | $ | 10,852 | |
Total interest expense | | | 4,049 | | | | 3,681 | | | | 3,314 | | | | 2,991 | |
Net interest income | | | 7,464 | | | | 7,263 | | | | 7,412 | | | | 7,861 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,500 | | | | 2,750 | |
Net interest income after provision for loan losses | | | 5,964 | | | | 5,763 | | | | 5,912 | | | | 5,111 | |
Total noninterest income | | | 910 | | | | 1,170 | | | | 1,460 | | | | 1,529 | |
Total noninterest expense | | | 5,941 | | | | 6,040 | | | | 6,404 | | | | 6,605 | |
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | 933 | | | | 893 | | | | 968 | | | | 35 | |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | 185 | | | | 212 | | | | 242 | | | | (50 | ) |
Net income | | | 748 | | | | 681 | | | | 726 | | | | 85 | |
Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion | | | 373 | | | | 379 | | | | 385 | | | | 383 | |
Income available (loss attributable) to common shareholders | | $ | 375 | | | $ | 302 | | | $ | 341 | | | $ | (298 | ) |
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | (0.04 | ) |
Net income (loss) per common share - Diluted | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | (0.04 | ) |
Selected Consolidated Financial Data
(In thousands)
At or for the years ended December 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Selected Results of Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 39,523 | | | $ | 44,035 | | | $ | 49,410 | | | $ | 50,765 | | | $ | 48,900 | |
Interest expense | | | 10,551 | | | | 14,035 | | | | 21,582 | | | | 23,474 | | | | 24,474 | |
Net interest income | | | 28,972 | | | | 30,000 | | | | 27,828 | | | | 27,291 | | | | 24,426 | |
Provision for loan losses | | | 6,800 | | | | 7,250 | | | | 8,000 | | | | 4,500 | | | | 1,550 | |
Noninterest income | | | 5,661 | | | | 5,069 | | | | 2,140 | | | | 2,694 | | | | 5,940 | |
Noninterest expense | | | 24,518 | | | | 24,990 | | | | 23,947 | | | | 22,939 | | | | 22,113 | |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | 769 | | | | 589 | | | | (898 | ) | | | 616 | | | | 1,978 | |
Net income (loss) | | | 2,546 | | | | 2,240 | | | | (1,081 | ) | | | 1,930 | | | | 4,725 | |
Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion | | | 1,558 | | | | 1,520 | | | | 1,496 | | | | 110 | | | | - | |
Income available (loss attributable) to common shareholders | | | 988 | | | | 720 | | | | (2,577 | ) | | | 1,820 | | | | 4,725 | |
Per Share Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) per common share - Basic | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | (0.36 | ) | | $ | 0.26 | | | $ | 0.65 | |
Net income (loss) per common share - Diluted | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.63 | |
Book value per common share | | | 7.24 | | | | 7.08 | | | | 6.91 | | | | 6.99 | | | | 6.70 | |
Market value per common share | | | 6.40 | | | | 6.05 | | | | 4.02 | | | | 3.90 | | | | 8.10 | |
Cash dividends declared on common shares | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.19 | |
Selected Balance Sheet Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | $ | 810,846 | | | $ | 818,410 | | | $ | 930,357 | | | $ | 898,310 | | | $ | 752,196 | |
Loans | | | 592,592 | | | | 615,936 | | | | 657,016 | | | | 685,946 | | | | 590,132 | |
Allowance for loan losses | | | 16,348 | | | | 14,364 | | | | 13,842 | | | | 10,326 | | | | 8,383 | |
Securities | | | 107,536 | | | | 128,242 | | | | 169,022 | | | | 149,509 | | | | 98,591 | |
Deposits | | | 643,971 | | | | 654,788 | | | | 758,239 | | | | 707,117 | | | | 601,268 | |
Borrowed funds and subordinated debentures | | | 90,465 | | | | 90,465 | | | | 100,465 | | | | 120,465 | | | | 100,465 | |
Shareholders’ equity | | | 73,558 | | | | 70,085 | | | | 67,865 | | | | 67,803 | | | | 47,260 | |
Common shares outstanding | | | 7,459 | | | | 7,211 | | | | 7,144 | | | | 7,119 | | | | 7,063 | |
Performance Ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Return (loss) on average assets | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.26 | % | | | (0.12 | )% | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.66 | % |
Return (loss) on average equity | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.43 | | | | (5.29 | ) | | | 3.72 | | | | 10.11 | |
Efficiency ratio | | | 71.42 | | | | 71.43 | | | | 75.49 | | | | 71.90 | | | | 71.48 | |
Net interest spread | | | 3.50 | | | | 3.41 | | | | 2.87 | | | | 3.13 | | | | 3.07 | |
Net interest margin | | | 3.76 | | | | 3.67 | | | | 3.22 | | | | 3.51 | | | | 3.62 | |
Asset Quality Ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for loan losses to loans | | | 2.76 | % | | | 2.33 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.42 | % |
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans | | | 71.80 | | | | 66.31 | | | | 54.29 | | | | 64.06 | | | | 153.49 | |
Nonperforming loans to total loans | | | 3.84 | | | | 3.52 | | | | 3.88 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.93 | |
Nonperforming assets to total loans and OREO | | | 4.33 | | | | 3.88 | | | | 4.10 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 0.94 | |
Nonperforming assets to total assets | | | 3.18 | | | | 2.93 | | | | 2.90 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 0.74 | |
Net charge-offs to average loans | | | 0.79 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.14 | |
Capital Ratios – Company | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Leverage ratio | | | 10.44 | % | | | 9.97 | % | | | 8.83 | % | | | 9.54 | % | | | 8.25 | % |
Tier I risk-based capital ratio | | | 14.33 | | | | 13.04 | | | | 11.75 | | | | 12.02 | | | | 9.81 | |
Total risk-based capital ratio | | | 15.60 | | | | 14.30 | | | | 13.01 | | | | 13.27 | | | | 11.06 | |
Capital Ratios – Bank | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Leverage ratio | | | 9.01 | % | | | 8.48 | % | | | 7.38 | % | | | 7.88 | % | | | 7.06 | % |
Tier I risk-based capital ratio | | | 12.36 | | | | 11.10 | | | | 9.82 | | | | 9.93 | | | | 8.39 | |
Total risk-based capital ratio | | | 15.05 | | | | 13.69 | | | | 12.30 | | | | 12.41 | | | | 11.00 | |
All share amounts have been adjusted for the 5% stock distributions paid on June 27, 2008, and June 29, 2007.