SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [ X ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 1996 OR [ X ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 0-19684 COASTAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 57-0925911 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer I.D.) or organization) 2619 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577-3129 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (803) 448-5151 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (Title of Class) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [ X ] NO [ ] Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ X ] As of November 30, 1996, there were issued and outstanding 3,447,187 shares of the registrant's Common Stock. The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant, based on the closing sales price of the registrant's common stock as quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Automated Quotation System under the symbol "CFCP" on November 30, 1996, was $74,114,521(3,447,187 shares at $21.50 per share, which is the ending bid on November 30, 1996.). It is assumed for purposes of this calculation that none of the registrant's officers, directors and 5% stockholders are affiliates. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 1. Portions of the Annual Report to Stockholders for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 1996. (Parts I and II) 2. Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. (Part III) PART I Item 1. Business General Coastal Financial Corporation ("Coastal Financial" or the "Corporation") was incorporated in the State of Delaware in June 1990, for the purpose of becoming a savings and loan holding company for Coastal Federal Savings Bank ("Coastal Federal" or the "Bank"). On January 28, 1991, the stockholders of the Bank approved a plan to reorganize the Bank into the holding company form of ownership. The reorganization was completed on November 6, 1991, on which date the Bank became the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation, and the stockholders of the Bank became stockholders of the Corporation. Prior to completion of the reorganization, the Corporation had no material assets or liabilities and engaged in no business activities. On April 1, 1993 Coastal Federal's investment in Coastal Investments Corporation, formerly named Coastal Investment Services, Inc., was transferred to Coastal Financial and became a first tier subsidiary of the Corporation. The majority of the financial results relates to the Corporation's largest subsidiary, Coastal Federal. On November 2, 1995, Coastal Financial purchased Granger-O'Harra Mortgage, Inc.("Granger-O'Harra") and merged Granger-O'Harra into a recently formed subsidiary, Coastal Federal Mortgage, Inc. Coastal Federal Mortgage, Inc. engages in the origination of conforming mortgage loans which are sold in the secondary market generally servicing released. On May 7, 1996, the Corporation formed Coastal Technology Services, Inc. ("CTS"). CTS primarily develops specialized banking software for sale to financial services companies. Activity for fiscal 1996 was limited for CTS. Coastal Federal was organized in 1953 as a mutual savings and loan association and, since that time, its deposits have been federally insured. In March 1989, Coastal Federal converted from a federally chartered mutual savings and loan association to a federally chartered mutual savings bank. On October 4, 1990, Coastal Federal converted to the stock form of ownership ("Conversion") through the sale and issuance of 492,541 shares of common stock at a price of $10.00 per share, which resulted in gross proceeds to Coastal Federal of $4,925,410. Coastal Federal conducts its business from its main office in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, nine branch offices located in South Carolina and a lending office in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. At September 30, 1996, Coastal Financial had total assets of $459.7 million, total deposits of $313.4 million and stockholders' equity of $27.7 million. The deposits of the Bank are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") under the Savings Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF"). The corporate offices of the Bank are located at 2619 Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the telephone number is (803) 448-5151. Eight of Coastal Federal's nine offices are in Horry County, South Carolina. The economy of the Horry County area is dependent primarily on tourism. To the extent Horry County area businesses rely heavily on tourism for business, decreased tourism would have a significant adverse effect on Coastal Federal's primary deposit base and lending area. Moreover, Coastal Federal would likely experience a higher degree of loan delinquencies should the local economy be significantly adversely affected. Coastal Federal's principal business currently consists of attracting deposits from the general public and using these funds to originate conventional one-to-four family first mortgage loans, consumer and commercial business loans and commercial real estate loans. From 1982 until 1986, Coastal Mortgage Bankers and Realty Co., Inc. ("Coastal Mortgage"), Coastal Federal's wholly-owned service corporation, invested in corporations which were actively engaged in real estate development activities, primarily in the Myrtle Beach area. In 1986, Congress enacted significant changes to the tax laws that reduced the tax benefits available on second homes and rental property. The change in tax laws had a negative effect on certain projects in which Coastal Mortgage was involved, and Coastal Mortgage incurred significant losses from these real estate projects. Consequently, in 1986 Coastal Mortgage decreased its emphasis on real estate projects, decreasing its loans to joint ventures as a percentage of total loans from 1.48% at September 30, 1988 to 0% at September 30, 1995 and 1996, respectively. Accordingly, losses from real estate partnerships were $394,000 in fiscal 1988 compared to income of $143,000 in fiscal 1996. In 1988, the Bank decreased its emphasis on the origination of commercial real estate loans. Commercial real estate loans as a percentage of total loans have decreased from 20.1% of total loans at September 30, 1988 to 14.3% of total loans at September 30, 1996. As part of its lending strategy, subject to market conditions, management intends to continue emphasizing the origination of consumer and commercial business loans in addition to first mortgage loans. At September 30, 1996, 6.3% and 10.7%, respectively, of the Bank's total loan portfolio consisted of commercial business and consumer loans. Selected Consolidated Financial Data and Other Items The information contained in the table captioned "Selected Consolidated Financial and Other Data" on page 2 of the Corporation's Annual Report to Stockholders for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 1996 is incorporated herein by reference. Yields Earned and Rates Paid The following table sets forth, for the periods and at the date indicated, the weighted average yields earned on Coastal Financial's assets, the weighted average interest rates paid on its liabilities, together with the net yield on interest-earning assets. Year Ended At September 30, September 30, ---------------------------------- 1994 1995 1996 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- Weighted average yield on loan portfolio .................... 7.93% 8.39% 8.57% 8.59% Weighted average yield on mortgage-backed securities ............................ 7.59 7.81 7.78 7.23 Weighted average yield on Federal Funds and overnight deposits .................... 3.40 5.77 5.89 5.35 Weighted average yield on investment portfolio ............... 4.46 5.14 6.55 6.70 Weighted average yield on all interest- earning assets ....................... 7.77 8.27 8.46 8.38 Weighted average rate paid on savings deposits .............. 3.29 3.96 4.08 4.12 Weighted average rate paid on Federal Home Loan Bank advances .................... 5.56 6.53 6.27 5.97 Weighted average rate paid on repurchase agreements ............................ 3.11 3.70 4.63 3.57 Weighted average rate paid on all interest bearing liabilities .................. 3.68 4.75 4.70 4.44 Interest rate spread (spread between weighted average rate on all interest-earning assets and all interest- bearing liabilities) ................. 4.09 3.52 3.76 3.94 Net interest margin (net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets) ............................... 4.12 3.62 3.86 4.07 Rate/Volume Analysis The following table sets forth certain information regarding changes to interest income and interest expense of the Corporation for the periods indicated. For each category of interest-earning asset and interest-bearing liability, information is provided on changes attributed to (i) changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by old volume); (ii) changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by old rate); and (iii) changes in rate-volume (change in rate multiplied by change in volume). Non-accrual loans are included in the average volume calculations. Year Ended September 30, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1994 Compared to 1993 1995 Compared to 1994 Increase (Decrease) Increase (Decrease) Due to Due to -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Rate/ Rate/ Rate Volume Volume Net Rate Volume Volume Net (Dollars in thousands) Interest-Earning Assets: Loans ........................ $(1,810) $ 1,179 $ (88) $ (719) $ 1,377 $ 3,346 $ 222 $ 4,945 Mortgage-backed securities................... (52) (576) 41 (587) 4 567 17 588 Investments and other........................ 113 (89) (123) (99) 11 188 34 233 --- -- --- -- -- --- -- --- Total net change in income on interest- earning assets................ (1,749) 514 (170) (1,405) 1,392 4,101 273 5,766 ----- --- --- ----- ----- ----- --- ----- Interest-Bearing Liabilities: Deposits...................... (1,433) 22 (3) (1,414) 1,735 (297) (64) 1,374 FHLB advances................. (186) 291 (18) 87 526 3,215 564 4,305 Repurchase agreements................... (10) 20 (11) (1) 35 3 7 45 -- -- -- - -- - - -- Total net change in expense on interest- bearing liabilities........... (1,629) 333 (32) (1,328) 2,296 2,921 507 5,724 ----- --- -- ----- ----- ----- --- ----- Net change in net interest income............... $ (120) $ 181 $ (138) $ (77) $ (904) $1,180 $ (234) $ 42 ========= ======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ===== Year Ended September 30, ------------------------------------------- 1996 Compared to 1995 Increase (Decrease) Due to ------------------------------------------- Rate/ Rate Volume Volume Net ---- ------ ------ --- Interest-Earning Assets: Loans ........................ $ 615 $ 2,361 $ 51 $ 3,027 Mortgage-backed securities................... (4) 1,083 (6) 1,073 Investments and other........................ 177 96 19 292 --- -- -- --- Total net change in income on interest- earning assets................ 644 3,540 49 4,392 --- ----- -- ----- Interest-Bearing Liabilities: Deposits...................... 300 1,455 44 1,799 FHLB advances................. (289) 51 (2) (240) Repurchase agreements................... 16 194 49 260 -- --- -- --- Total net change in expense on interest- bearing liabilities........... 27 1,700 91 1,819 -- ----- -- ----- Net change in net interest income............... $ 617 $ 1,840 $ (42) $2,573 ======= ======= ====== ====== Average Balance Sheet The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Corporation's average balance sheet and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. Such yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented. Average balances are derived from month-end balances. Management does not believe that the use of month-end balances instead of daily average balances has caused any material difference in the information presented. Year Ended September 30, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1994 1995 ------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Average Yield/ Average Yield/ Balance Interest Rate Balance Interest Rate ------- -------- ---- ------- -------- ---- (Dollars in thousands) ASSETS Loans ........................... $299,356 $ 23,726 7.93% $341,557 $ 28,671 8.39% Investments(1) .................. 14,882 692 4.20 15,153 925 6.10 Mortgage-backed securities ..................... 1,897 144 7.59 9,365 732 7.82 -------- -------- ---- -------- -------- ---- Total interest-earning assets .......................... $316,135 $ 24,562 7.77% $366,075 $ 30,328 8.28% ======== ======== ==== ======== ======== ==== LIABILITIES Transaction accounts ............ 72,359 1,210 1.67 80,586 1,678 2.08 Passbook accounts ............... 63,620 1,523 2.39 55,370 1,314 2.37 Certificate accounts ............ 121,142 5,783 4.77 124,287 6,898 5.55 FHLB advances ................... 54,226 3,014 5.56 112,097 7,319 6.53 Securities sold under repurchase agreements ..................... 570 18 3.11 1,705 63 3.70 -------- -------- ---- -------- -------- ---- Total interest-bearing liabilities ..................... $313,779 $ 11,548 3.68% $363,733 $ 17,272 4.75% ======== ======== ==== ======== ======== ==== Net interest income/ interest rate spread ............ $ 13,014 4.09% $ 13,056 3.52% Net yield on earning assets .......................... 4.12% 3.62% Ratio of earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities ..................... 1.01x 1.02x Year Ended September 30, ----------------------------------- 1996 ----------------------------------- Average Yield/ Balance Interest Rate ------- -------- ----- ASSETS Loans ...................... $369,733 $ 31,698 8.57% Investments(1) ............. 16,730 1,217 7.27 Mortgage-backed securities ................ 23,214 1,805 7.78 -------- -------- ---- Total interest-earning assets ..................... $409,677 $ 34,720 8.46% ======== ======== ==== LIABILITIES Transaction accounts ....... 114,220 2,862 2.51 Passbook accounts .......... 44,631 1,160 2.60 Certificate accounts ....... 134,415 7,667 5.70 FHLB advances .............. 112,878 7,079 6.27 Securities sold under repurchase agreements ................ 6,955 323 4.63 -------- -------- ---- Total interest-bearing liabilities ................ $406,162 $ 19,091 4.70% ======== ======== ==== Net interest income/ interest rate spread ....... $ 15,629 3.76% Net yield on earning assets ..................... 3.86% Ratio of earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities................. 1.02x - ----------------- (1) Includes short-term interest-bearing deposits and Federal funds sold. Lending Activities General. The principal lending activities of Coastal Federal are the origination of residential one-to-four family mortgage loans, consumer loans and commercial business loans. The Bank originates construction and permanent loans on single family and multi-unit dwellings, as well as on commercial structures. The Bank has emphasized the origination of adjustable rate residential and commercial real estate mortgages since 1982. The Bank's loan portfolio, including mortgage-backed securities, totaled approximately $404.2 million at September 30, 1996, representing approximately 87.9% of its total assets. On that date, approximately 58.0% of Coastal Federal's total loan portfolio, including mortgage-backed securities, were secured by mortgages on one-to-four family residential properties. The balance of the Bank's outstanding loans at that date consisted of construction loans, consumer loans and commercial real estate and commercial business loans. In an effort to ensure that the yields on its loan portfolio and investments are interest-rate sensitive, the Bank has implemented a number of measures, including: (i) increased emphasis on origination of adjustable rate mortgages on residential and commercial properties; (ii) origination of construction loans secured by residential properties, generally with terms for a one-year period; and (iii) origination of commercial and consumer loans having either adjustable rates or relatively short maturities. At September 30, 1996, adjustable rate loans constituted $271.4 million (or 72.0%) of the Bank's total loan portfolio. Therefore, at such date, fixed rate loans comprised only 18.0% of the total loan portfolio. These lending practices were adopted to shorten the term of the Bank's assets and make the loan portfolio more responsive to interest rate volatility. Loan Portfolio Analysis The following tables set forth the composition of Coastal Federal's loan and mortgage-backed securities portfolio by type of loan and type of security as of the dates indicated. At September 30, ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1992 1993 1994 ------------------ ------------------- ------------------- Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- (Dollars in thousands) Type of Loan: Mortgage loans: Construction.................................. $ 8,867 3.05% $ 12,266 4.04% $ 23,222 6.66% On existing property.......................... 197,234 67.80 206,632 68.06 225,544 64.67 Mortgage-backed securities.................... 14,640 5.03 3,525 1.16 794 .23 Income property (commercial).................. 34,835 11.98 35,328 11.64 42,207 12.10 Commercial business loans...................... 10,665 3.67 13,913 4.58 14,052 4.03 Consumer loans: Mobile home.................................. 2,299 .79 1,807 .60 1,497 .43 Automobiles.................................. 2,661 .91 5,126 1.69 6,300 1.81 Equity lines of credit....................... 10,180 3.50 11,362 3.74 12,763 3.66 Other........................................ 9,499 3.27 13,626 4.49 22,373 6.41 -------- ---- ------ ---- -------- ------ Total loans, loans held for sale, and mortgage-backed securities................... $290,880 100.00% $303,585 100.0% $348,752 100.00% ====== ===== ====== Less: Loans in process............................. (3,535) (5,607) (13,087) Deferred loan fees (costs)................... (576) (546) (343) Allowance for loan losses.................... (1,851) (2,753) (3,353) -------- ------ ------- Total loans and mortgage-backed securities, net.............. $284,918 $294,679 $331,969 ======== ======== ======== At September 30, ------------------------------------------- 1995 1996 ------------------- ------------------- Amount Percent Amount Percent ------ ------- ------ ------- Type of Loan: Mortgage loans: Construction.................................. $ 27,905 7.10% $ 34,566 8.10% On existing property.......................... 228,881 58.27 231,373 54.23 Mortgage-backed securities.................... 12,776 3.25 27,029 6.33 Income property (commercial).................. 54,401 13.85 61,180 14.34 Commercial business loans...................... 19,610 4.99 26,946 6.32 Consumer loans: Mobile home.................................. 1,204 .31 1,103 .26 Automobiles.................................. 5,941 1.51 7,261 1.70 Equity lines of credit....................... 13,210 3.36 12,441 2.91 Other........................................ 28,887 7.36 24,776 5.81 -------- ------ -------- ----- Total loans, loans held for sale, and mortgage-backed securities................... $392,815 100.00% $426,675 100.00% ====== ====== Less: Loans in process............................. (17,178) (18,589) Deferred loan fees (costs)................... (71) 286 Allowance for loan losses.................... (3,578) (4,172) -------- -------- Total loans and mortgage-backed securities, net.............. $371,988 $404,200 ======== ======== (table continued on following page) At September 30, ------------------- -------------------- --------------------- 1992 1993 1994 ------------------- -------------------- --------------------- Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent (Dollars in thousands) Type of Security: Residential real estate: Single family, one-to-four.......................$201,859 69.41% $218,095 71.85% $246,246 70.61% Multi-family..................................... 2,306 .79 1,773 .58 1,510 .43 Mortgage-backed securities......................... 14,640 5.03 3,525 1.16 794 .23 Commercial or industrial real estate............... 35,828 12.32 35,829 11.80 42,207 12.10 Developed building lots, acquisi- tion and development of land...................... 11,123 3.82 11,881 3.91 12,718 3.65 Automobiles........................................ 2,661 .91 5,126 1.69 6,300 1.81 Savings accounts................................... 1,077 .37 910 .30 966 .28 Other.............................................. 21,386 7.35 26,446 8.71 38,011 10.89 ------ ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ Total loans, loans held for sale and mortgage-backed securities........................$290,880 100.00% $303,585 100.00% $348,752 100.00% ====== ====== ====== Less: Loans in process.................................. (3,535) (5,607) (13,087) Deferred loan fees (costs)........................ (576) (546) (343) Allowance for loan losses ........................ (1,851) (2,753) (3,353) ------ ------ ------ Total loans and mortgage- backed securities, net............................$284,918 $294,679 $331,969 ======== ======== ======== At September 30, ---------------------------------------------- 1995 1996 -------------------- -------------------- Amount Percent Amount Percent ------ ------- ------ ------- Type of Security: Residential real estate: Single family, one-to-four.............. $257,408 65.53% $247,013 57.89% Multi-family............................ 2,018 .51 1,833 .43 Mortgage-backed securities................ 12,776 3.25 27,029 6.33 Commercial or industrial real estate...... 54,401 13.85 61,180 14.34 Developed building lots, acquisi- tion and development of land............. 15,806 4.02 17,093 4.01 Automobiles............................... 5,941 1.51 7,261 1.70 Savings accounts.......................... 705 .18 436 .10 Other..................................... 43,760 11.15 64,830 15.20 -------- ------ -------- ------ Total loans, loans held for sale and mortgage-backed securities............... $392,815 100.00% $426,675 100.00% ====== ====== Less: Loans in process......................... (17,178) (18,589) Deferred loan fees (costs)............... (71) 286 Allowance for loan losses ............... (3,578) (4,172) -------- -------- Total loans and mortgage- backed securities, net................... $371,988 $404,200 ======== ======== Single Family Residential Loans. The Bank has been active in the origination of conventional loans to enable borrowers to purchase existing homes or residential lots, refinance existing mortgage loans or construct new homes. Mortgage loans originated by the Bank are generally long-term loans, amortized on a monthly basis, with principal and interest due each month. The initial contractual loan payment period for single family residential loans typically range from 15 to 30 years. The Bank's experience indicates that real estate loans remain outstanding for significantly shorter periods than their contractual terms. Borrowers may refinance or prepay loans at their option, subject to any prepayment penalty provisions included in the note. The Bank generally requires mortgage title insurance on all mortgage loans. Since 1982, the Bank has offered adjustable mortgage loans ("ARMs"), the interest rates of which adjust based upon either the cost of funds, prime rate or treasury securities indices. The interest rates on ARMs generally may not adjust more than 1-2% per year and 4-6% over the life of the loan. The Bank originates ARMs at below the fully phased-in interest rate but generally qualifies borrowers at the fully phased-in rate when the loan to value ratio exceeds 80%. Monthly payments could increase significantly at the first repricing period. Although Coastal Federal's ARMs have been beneficial in helping Coastal Federal improve the interest rate sensitivity of its assets, such loans may pose potential additional risks to Coastal Federal. A precipitous increase in interest rates could be expected to result in an increase in delinquencies or defaults on such loans. Coastal Federal continues to offer one-to-four family residential loans with fixed rates of interest. These loans generally can be sold in the secondary market or are portfolio loans where the Bank offers such loans at rates approximately 1% above conforming loan rates. At September 30, 1996, approximately $274.0 million or 57.9% of the Bank's loan portfolio, including mortgage-backed securities, consisted of one-to-four family residential loans. Construction Loans. The Bank originates construction loans on single family residences that generally have a term of six months for individuals or one year for builders. The individual's loans are usually tied to a commitment by the Bank to provide permanent financing during the six month period. The interest rate charged on construction loans is indexed to the prime rate as published in The Wall Street Journal or current permanent loan rate and varies depending on the terms of the loan and the loan amount. The Bank customarily requires personal guaranties of payment from the principals of the borrowing entities. In the past, the Bank had originated a significant amount of commercial real estate construction loans. The interest rate on such loans presently offered by the Bank is indexed to either the U.S. Treasury securities or the prime rate as published in The Wall Street Journal. Commercial real estate construction financing generally exposes the lender to a greater risk of loss than long-term financing on improved, occupied real estate, due in part to the fact that the loans are underwritten on projected rather than historical, income and rental results. The Bank's risk of loss on such loans is dependent largely upon the accuracy of the initial appraisal of the property's value at completion of construction and the estimated cost (including interest) of completion. If either estimate proves to have been inaccurate and the borrower is unable to provide additional funds pursuant to his guaranty, the lender either may be required to advance funds beyond the amount originally committed to permit completion of the development and/or be confronted at the maturity of the loan with a project whose value is insufficient to assure full repayment. The general practice of Coastal Federal is to provide a permanent financing commitment on commercial properties at the time the Bank provides the construction financing. The Bank's underwriting criteria are designed to evaluate and to minimize the risks of each commercial real estate construction loan. The Bank considers evidence of the financial stability and reputation of both the borrower and the contractor, the amount of the borrower's cash equity in the project, independent evaluation and review of the building costs, local market conditions, pre-construction sale and leasing information based upon evaluation of similar projects and the borrower's cash flow projections upon completion. The Bank generally requires personal guaranties of payment by the principals of any borrowing entity. At September 30, 1996, approximately $34.6 million or 8.1% of the Bank's gross loan portfolio consisted of construction loans on both residential ($22.2 million) and commercial properties ($12.4 million). Commercial Real Estate Loans. The Bank may invest, by OTS regulation, in non-residential real estate loans up to 400% of its capital as computed under GAAP plus general loan loss reserves. At September 30, 1996, this limited Coastal Federal's aggregate non-residential real estate loans to approximately $127 million. At such time, the Bank had non-residential real estate loans outstanding of $78.3 million. The Bank will maintain a level of these loan types within the guidelines set forth. The commercial real estate loans originated by the Bank are primarily secured by shopping centers, office buildings, warehouse facilities, retail outlets, hotels, motels and multi-family apartment buildings. The interest rate of the commercial real estate loans presently offered by the Bank generally adjusts every one or three years and is indexed to U.S. Treasury securities. Such loans generally have a ten-year term, with the payments based up to a 20 year amortization schedule. The Bank generally requires that such loans have a minimum debt service coverage of 120% of projected net operating income together with other generally accepted underwriting criteria. At September 30, 1996, the Bank had approximately $61.2 million of loans secured by commercial real estate, representing approximately 14.3% of Coastal Federal's total loan portfolio. Commercial real estate lending entails significant additional risks compared to residential lending. Commercial real estate loans typically involve large loan balances to single borrowers or groups of related borrowers. The payment experience of such loans is typically dependent upon the successful operation of the real estate project. These risks can be significantly affected by supply and demand conditions in the market for office and retail space and for apartments and, as such, may be subject, to a greater extent, to adverse conditions in the economy. In dealing with these risk factors, Coastal Federal generally limits itself to a real estate market or to borrowers with which it has experience. The Bank concentrates on originating commercial real estate loans secured by properties located within its market areas of Horry County, Florence County, the Pee Dee Region, northeastern Georgetown County, all within South Carolina and Brunswick County, North Carolina, although the Bank has, on a limited basis, originated or purchased commercial real estate loans secured by properties located in other parts of the Southeast. Consumer Loans. The Bank permitted by OTS regulations to invest up to 35% of their assets in consumer loans. The Bank currently offers a wide variety of consumer loans on a secured and unsecured basis including home improvement loans, loans secured by savings accounts and automobile, truck and boat loans. The Bank also offers a revolving line of credit secured by owner-occupied real estate. Total consumer loans amounted to $45.6 million, or 10.7% of the total loan portfolio, at September 30, 1996. Coastal Federal has marketed consumer loans in order to provide a wider range of financial services to its customers and because of the shorter term and normally higher interest rates on such loans than on residential real estate loans. Consumer loans entail greater risk than do residential mortgage loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans which are unsecured or secured by assets that depreciate rapidly, such as automobiles. In the latter case, repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment of the outstanding loan and the remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower. In addition, consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower's continuing financial stability and, thus, are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including federal and state bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount recoverable on such loans. Such loans may also give rise to claims and defenses by the borrower against Coastal Federal as the holder of the loan, and a borrower may be able to assert claims and defenses which it has against the seller of the underlying collateral. Commercial Business Loans. The Bank is permitted under OTS regulations to make secured or unsecured loans for commercial, corporate, business or agricultural purposes, including the issuance of letters of credit secured by real estate, business equipment, inventories, accounts receivable and cash equivalents. The aggregate amount of such loans outstanding may not exceed 20% of such institution's assets. Coastal Federal has been making commercial business loans since 1983 on both a secured and unsecured basis with terms which generally do not exceed one year. The majority of these loans have interest rates which adjust with changes in the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal. The Bank's non-real estate commercial loans primarily consist of short-term loans for working capital purposes, seasonal loans and lines of credit. The Bank customarily requires a personal guaranty of payment by the principals of any borrowing entity and reviews the financial statements and income tax returns of the guarantors. At September 30, 1996, the Bank had $26.9 million outstanding in commercial business loans, which represented approximately 6.3% of its loan portfolio, including mortgage-backed securities. Loan Maturity The following table sets forth certain information at September 30, 1996 regarding the dollar amount of loans and mortgage-backed securities maturing in the Company's loan portfolio based on their contractual terms to maturity but does not include scheduled payments or potential prepayments. Demand loans, loans having no stated schedule of repayments and no stated maturity and overdrafts are reported as due in one year or less. More than More than More than More than One Year Three Years Five Years Ten Years One Year Through Through Through Through Over or Less Three Years Five Years Ten Years Twenty Years Twenty Years Totals ------- ----------- ---------- --------- ------------ ------------ ------ (In thousands) First mortgage loans ............. $ 10,674 $ 9,979 $ 13,787 $ 11,784 $ 62,282 $199,981 $308,487 Other residential and non-residential ................. 13,233 3,602 3,362 3,108 14,123 6,156 43,584 Equity lines of credit ........... 12,441 -- -- -- -- -- 12,441 Consumer loans ................... 5,267 7,812 6,184 2,780 1,779 -- 23,822 Commercial loans ................. 4,607 3,102 2,413 3,542 2,202 -- 15,866 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total loans ................. $ 46,222 $ 24,495 $ 25,746 $ 21,214 $ 80,386 $206,137 $404,200 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== The following table sets forth the dollar amount of all loans due after one year at September 30, 1996 which have fixed interest rates and those which have floating or adjustable interest rates. Fixed Floating or Rates Adjustable Rates Totals ----- ---------------- ------ (In thousands) First mortgage loans .............. $ 76,046 $221,767 $297,813 Other residential and non-residential .................. 2,627 27,724 30,351 Consumer loans .................... 16,690 1,865 18,555 Commercial loans .................. 4,040 7,219 11,259 -------- -------- -------- Total loans .................. $ 99,403 $258,575 $357,978 ======== ======== ======== Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis The following table illustrates the repricing analysis of the Bank's interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities as of September 30, 1996. For purposes of the table, repricing characteristics of loans include estimated annual prepayment rates. Zero to Four Months One Year to Greater than Three Months to One Year Five Years Five Years Total ------------ ----------- ---------- ---------- ----- (In thousands) Rate Sensitive Assets(1): Mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities .... $ 27,306 $ 215,894 $ 89,818 $ 31,494 $ 364,512 Non-mortgage loans ............. 14,684 5,603 19,401 -- 39,688 Interest-bearing deposits and investment securities ......... 5,222 330 17,512 -- 23,064 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total ...................... $ 47,212 $ 221,827 $ 126,731 $ 31,494 $ 427,264 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= Rate Sensitive Liabilities: Core deposits(2) ............... $ 36,449 $ 60,668 $ 54,425 $ 30,962 $ 182,504 Time deposits .................. 56,806 42,777 31,343 -- 130,926 Borrowings ..................... 49,741 5,201 38,854 17,479 111,275 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Total ...................... $ 142,996 $ 108,646 $ 124,622 $ 48,441 $ 424,705 ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= Off-Balance Sheet Positions: Commitments to originate mortgage loans ................ $ (794) $ 3,874 $ (3,544) $ 464 -- Interest rate sensitivity gap ... $ (96,578) $ 117,055 $ (1,435) $ (16,483) $ 2,559 Cumulative interest sensitivity gap ................ $ (96,578) $ 20,477 $ 19,042 $ 2,559 -- Cumulative interest sensitivity gap as a percent of total assets (21.11%) 4.48% 4.16% .56% -- (1) Prepayments have been applied to all loans. Prepayment speeds vary according to the instrument's original maturity, coupon rate and age. (2) Decay rates have been applied to all core deposits as follows: NOW MMDA Passbook Non-interest Accounts Accounts Accounts Demand -------- -------- -------- ------ Percent Repricing: 1 - 12 months .............. 37.00% 79.00% 17.00% 37.00% 13 - 60 months ............. 42.93 16.24 42.65 42.93 Over 60 months ............. 20.07 4.76 40.35 20.07 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total ...................... 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% ====== ====== ====== ====== Interest Rate Sensitivity of Net Portfolio Value The table below measures interest rate risk by estimating the change in market value of the Bank's assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet contracts in response to an instantaneous change in the general level of interest rates. The procedure for measuring interest rate risk was developed by the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS") to replace the "gap" analysis (the difference between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities that mature or reprice within a specific time period) used previously by the OTS. The model first estimates the level of the Bank's market value of portfolio equity ("MVPE") (market value of assets, less market value of liabilities, plus or minus the market value of any off-balance sheet items) under the current rate environment. In general, market values are estimated by discounting the estimated cash flows of each instrument by appropriate discount rates. The model then recalculates the Bank's MVPE under different interest rate scenarios. The change in MVPE under the different interest rate scenarios provides a measure of the Bank's exposure to interest rate risk. Due to OTS reporting requirements, classifications may vary from GAAP reporting. The data presented below is as of September 30, 1996. -400 -300 -200 -100 +100 +200 Basis Basis Basis Basis No Basis Basis Points Points Points Points Change Points Points ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ (In thousands) ASSETS Mortgage loans and securities........... $388,401 $384,624 $381,316 $377,325 $371,609 $364,304 $355,832 Non-mortgage loans.... 41,142 40,663 40,196 39,746 39,308 38,883 38,473 Cash, deposits and securities........... 41,522 40,768 40,046 39,355 38,693 38,060 37,453 Repossessed assets.... 336 336 336 336 336 336 336 Premises and equipment 5,567 5,567 5,567 5,567 5,567 5,567 5,567 Other assets.......... 9,974 11,490 13,440 16,583 19,992 23,600 26,983 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- TOTAL................. 486,942 483,448 480,901 478,912 475,505 470,750 464,644 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== LIABILITIES Deposits.............. $317,340 $316,484 $315,641 $314,812 $314,002 $313,204 $312,419 Borrowings............ 115,567 113,957 112,411 110,924 109,494 108,118 106,793 Other liabilities..... 6,275 6,275 6,275 6,275 6,275 6,275 6,276 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- TOTAL................. 439,182 436,716 434,327 432,011 429,771 427,597 425,488 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== OFF BALANCE SHEET POSITIONS............ $ 300 $177 $69 $(76) $(256) $(467) $(674) MARKET VALUE OF PORTFOLIO EQUITY..... $48,060 $46,909 $46,643 $46,825 $45,478 $42,686 $38,482 +300 +400 Basis Basis Points Points ------ ------ ASSETS Mortgage loans and securities........... $346,714 $337,292 Non-mortgage loans.... 38,072 37,684 Cash, deposits and securities........... 36,871 36,313 Repossessed assets.... 336 336 Premises and equipment 5,567 5,567 Other assets.......... 30,200 33,253 -------- -------- TOTAL................. $457,760 $450,445 ======== ======== LIABILITIES Deposits.............. $311,650 $310,892 Borrowings............ 105,517 104,286 Other liabilities..... 6,275 6,275 TOTAL................. 423,442 421,453 ======== ======== OFF BALANCE SHEET POSITIONS............ $(881) $(1,094) MARKET VALUE OF PORTFOLIO EQUITY..... $33,437 $27,898 Loan Solicitation and Processing. The Bank actively solicits mortgage loan applications from existing customers, walk-ins, referrals and from real estate brokers. Commercial real estate loan applications also are obtained by direct solicitation by loan officers. Detailed loan applications are obtained to determine the borrower's ability to repay, and the more significant items on these applications are verified through the use of credit reports, financial statements and confirmations through verification forms. After analysis of the loan application and property or collateral involved, including an appraisal of the property by independent appraisers approved by the Bank's Board of Directors and reviewed by the Bank's underwriter, a lending decision is made by the Bank. With respect to commercial loans, the Bank also reviews the capital adequacy of the business, the ability of the borrower to repay the loan and honor its other obligations and general economic and industry conditions. All residential mortgage loan applications over $500,000 require the approval of the Bank's Loan Committee, which consists of Directors Clemmons, Gerald, Smart, Springs and Executive Vice Presidents Griffin, Rexroad and Stalvey. All first mortgage loan applications in excess of 95% of the appraised value of the property must be approved by the Board of Directors. Loan applicants are promptly notified of the decision of the Bank by a letter setting forth the terms and conditions of the decision. If approved, such terms and conditions include the amount of the loan, interest rate, amortization term, a brief description of real estate to be mortgaged to the Bank and notice of requirement of insurance coverage necessary to protect the Bank's interest in the collateral. The Bank's general policy is to obtain a title insurance policy insuring that the Bank has a valid lien on the mortgaged real estate and that the property is free of encumbrances. Borrowers must also obtain paid hazard insurance policies prior to closing and, when the property is in a flood plain as designated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, obtain paid flood insurance policies. It is the policy of Coastal Federal to require flood insurance for the full insurable value of the improvements for any such loan located in a designated flood hazard area. Borrowers on loans which exceed 80% of the value of the security property are also required to advance funds on a monthly basis, with each payment of principal and interest, to a mortgage escrow account from which the Bank makes disbursements for items such as real estate taxes, hazard insurance premiums and private mortgage insurance premiums. In cases of flood insurance, it is the Bank's policy to require escrow on these premiums regardless of the loan-to-value ratio. Loan Originations, Purchases and Sales. The Bank is a qualified servicer for FHLMC and FNMA. Depending upon interest rates and economic conditions, the Bank has sold loans in order to provide additional funds for lending, to generate servicing fee income, and to decrease the amount of its long-term, fixed rate loans in order to minimize the gap between the maturities of its interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The Bank generally continues to collect payments on the loans, to supervise foreclosure proceedings, if necessary, and to otherwise service the loans. The Bank retains a portion of the interest paid by the borrower on the loans as consideration for its servicing activities. At September 30, 1996, the Bank was servicing loans sold to others with a principal balance of approximately $115.1 million. Sales of whole loans and participation interests by the Bank are made without right of recourse to the Bank by the buyer of the loans in the event of default by the borrower. The majority of the loans sold during the year ended September 30, 1996 were conforming conventional loans originated and sold by Coastal Federal Mortgage. These loans were sold on a servicing released basis. At September 30, 1996, the Bank's loan portfolio included purchased loans of approximately $15.3 million, which have been primarily secured by single family residences and which have been written on adjustable rate mortgage loan instruments. Loans Originated, Purchased and Sold The following table shows total loans originated, purchased, sold and repaid during the periods indicated. Year Ended September 30, ----------------------------------- 1994 1995 1996 --------- --------- --------- (In thousands) Loans receivable and mortgage-backed securities, net at the beginning of the period ................................. $ 294,679 $ 331,969 $ 371,988 --------- --------- --------- Loans originated: Construction ........................... 22,338 31,849 38,172 Residential ............................ 82,507 46,935 60,683 Nonresidential ......................... 17,156 8,307 11,897 Land ................................... 6,831 7,263 8,355 Commercial business .................... 21,840 20,145 23,062 Consumer ............................... 24,089 26,530 18,201 --------- --------- --------- Total loans originated ............. 174,761 141,029 160,370 --------- --------- --------- Loans purchased: Multi-family residential and commercial real estate ............... 63 6,337 12,448 Mortgage-backed securities ............ -- 1,000 11,867 --------- --------- --------- Total loans purchased .............. 63 7,337 24,315 --------- --------- --------- Loans sold: Whole loans sold ...................... (29,299) (2,806) (40,672) Mortgage-backed securities ............ (1,613) -- (13,220) --------- --------- --------- Total loans sold ................... (30,912) (2,806) (53,892) --------- --------- --------- Loan and mortgage-backed securities principal repayments and other ......... (105,707) (105,026) (97,689) --------- --------- --------- Other ................................... (915) (515) (892) --------- --------- --------- Loans receivable and mortgage-backed securities, net, at end of period ..... $ 331,969 $ 371,988 $ 404,200 ========= ========= ========= Loan Commitments. The Bank, upon the submission of a loan application, generally provides a 45-day written commitment as to the interest rate applicable to such loan. If the loan has not been closed within 45 days, the rate may be adjusted to reflect current market conditions at the Bank's option. Loans which require closing time in excess of 45 days from the date of application are issued a written commitment, with a term ranging from three to six months. For fixed rate loans, the Bank either charges a higher interest rate on the loan or may charge up to one point to lock in the rate for 180 days. At September 30, 1996, Coastal Federal had loan commitments of approximately $9.0 million. Loan Origination and Other Fees. Coastal Federal may receive loan origination fees and discount "points." Loan fees and points are a percentage of the principal amount of the mortgage loan which are charged to the borrower for funding the loan. Coastal Federal allows the purchaser to reduce the rate of interest by the payment of points at the customers options. Fees on long-term commercial real estate and residential construction loans vary with loan type. Delinquencies. Coastal Federal's collection procedures provide for a series of contacts with delinquent borrowers. If the delinquency continues, more formal efforts are made to contact the delinquent borrower. If a residential real estate loan continues in a delinquent status for 90 days or more, Coastal Federal generally initiates foreclosure proceedings. Coastal Federal generally initiates foreclosure proceedings on a commercial real estate loan if the loan continues in a delinquent status for 60 days or more. In certain limited instances, however, Coastal Federal may modify the loan or grant a limited moratorium on loan payments to enable the borrower to reorganize his financial affairs. Problem Assets and Asset Classification. Loans are reviewed on a regular basis and a reserve for uncollectible interest is established on loans where collection of interest is questionable, generally when such loans become 90 days delinquent. Loan balances that relate to interest amounts reserved are considered to be on a nonaccrual basis. Typically, payments received on a nonaccrual loan are applied to the outstanding principal and interest as determined at the time of collection of the loan. The following table sets forth information with respect to the Bank's non-performing assets at the dates indicated. At each of the dates indicated, Coastal Federal has no debt that has been restructured. At September 30, ------------------------------------------------------------- 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Dollars in thousands) Loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis: Real estate - Residential.............................. 312 205 79 999 307 Commercial............................... 2,630 64 1,056 134 -- Commercial business....................... -- -- -- 154 60 Consumer.................................. 43 44 16 36 78 ----- ----- ------ ------ ------ Total................................... 2,985 31 1,151 1,323 445 ----- ----- ------ ------ ------ Accruing loans which are contractually past due 90 days or more: Real estate - Residential.............................. -- -- -- -- -- Commercial............................... -- -- -- -- -- Commercial business....................... -- -- -- -- -- Consumer.................................. -- -- -- -- -- ----- ----- ------ ------ ------ -- ----- ------ ----- ----- Total................................... -- -- -- __ -- -- ----- ----- ------ ------ ------ Restructured loans......................... 480 -- -- -- -- Real estate owned........................... 2,555 2,197 781 789 323 Other nonperforming assets..................................... -- -- -- -- -- ----- ----- ------ ------ ------ Total nonperforming assets..................................... $6,020 $2,510 $1,932 $2,112 $768 ======= ====== ====== ====== ==== Total loans delinquent 90 days or more to net loans...................................... 1.11% .10% .03% .36% .12% Total loans delinquent 90 days or more to total assets..................................... .91% .09% .03% .33% .10% Total nonperforming assets to total assets............................ 1.83% .74% .56% .53% .17% For the year ended September 30,1996, gross interest income which would have been recorded had non-accruing loans been current in accordance with their original terms would have amounted to $46,000, of which $13,000 was included in interest income. The allowance for uncollectible interest which is netted against accrued interest receivable totaled $83,000 and $50,000 at September 30, 1995 and 1996, respectively. The OTS has adopted various changes in its regulations regarding problem assets of savings institutions. These regulations, which became effective on December 31, 1987, are intended to comply with directives to the Federal Home Loan Bank Board ("FHLBB") (as predecessor to the OTS) in the Competitive Equality Banking Act ("CEBA"). The regulations conform the OTS asset classification system to commercial banking practices, eliminate the FHLBB's previous regulation that had classified certain problem assets as "scheduled items" and put the establishment of loan loss allowances on a basis consistent with the requirements of GAAP. OTS regulations require that each insured institution review and classify its assets on a regular basis. In addition, in connection with examinations of insured institutions, OTS examiners have authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them to be classified. There are three classifications for problem assets: substandard, doubtful and loss. Substandard assets must have one or more defined weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the insured institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful assets have the weaknesses of substandard assets with the additional characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable, and there is a high possibility of loss. An asset classified loss is considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an asset of the institution is not warranted. The regulations also have a special mention category, described as assets which do not currently expose an insured institution to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving management's close attention. Assets classified as substandard or doubtful require the institution to establish general allowances for loan losses. If an asset or portion thereof is classified loss, the insured institution must either establish specific allowances for loan losses in the amount of 100% of the portion of the asset classified loss or charge off such amount. A portion of general loss allowances established to cover possible losses related to assets classified substandard or doubtful may be included in determining an institution's regulatory capital, while specific valuation allowances for loan losses generally do not qualify as regulatory capital. Coastal Federal had no individual classified asset in excess of $450,000 as of September 30, 1996. At that date, classified assets amounted to $5.1 million ($18,000.00 loss; $1.0 million substandard; $50,000.00 doubtful; and $4.0 million special mention). Allowance for Loan Losses. In making loans, the Bank recognizes the fact that credit losses will be experienced and that the risk of loss will vary with, among other things, the type of loan being made, the creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan and, in the case of a secured loan, the quality of the security for the loan. The Bank's management evaluates the need to establish allowances for losses on loans and other assets each year based on estimated losses on specific loans and on any real estate held for sale or investment when a finding is made that a significant decline in value has occurred. Such evaluation includes a review of all loans for which full collectibility may not be reasonably assured and considers, among other matters, the estimated market value of the underlying collateral of problem loans, prior loss experience, economic conditions and overall portfolio quality. Additions to the allowance for losses are charged against earnings in the year they are established. The Bank established provisions for losses on loans for the years ended September 30, 1994, 1995 and 1996 of $510,000, $202,000 and $790,000, respectively. As a result, the Bank has a $4.2 million allowance for loan losses as of September 30, 1996. The allowance as a percentage of loans receivable was 1.11% at September 30, 1996 compared to 1.0% at September 30, 1995. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis" in the 1996 Annual Report to Stockholders attached hereto and incorporated by reference. While the Bank believes it has established its existing allowance for loan losses in accordance with GAAP at September 30, 1996, there can be no assurance that regulators, when reviewing the Bank's loan portfolio in the future, will not request the Bank to significantly increase its allowance for loan losses, thereby adversely affecting the Bank's financial condition and earnings. Loan Loss Allowance Analysis The following table sets forth an analysis of Coastal Federal's allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated. Where specific loan loss reserves have been established, any difference between the loss reserve and the amount of loss realized has been charged or credited to the loan loss allowance as a charge-off or recovery. Year Ended September 30, -------------------------------------------------------- 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- (Dollars in thousands) Allowance at beginning of period........................................... $1,532 $1,851 $2,753 $3,353 $3,578 Provision for loan losses......................... 645 1,389 510 202 790 --- ------ ------ ------ ------ Recoveries: Residential real estate.......................... 29 -- 3 232 -- Commercial real estate........................... 116 11 148 11 75 Real estate construction......................... -- -- -- -- -- Consumer......................................... 3 106 79 12 7 ------ ------ ------ ------ ----- Total recoveries............................... 148 117 230 255 82 ------ ------ ------ ------ ----- Charge-offs: Residential real estate.......................... 153 71 38 206 24 Commercial real estate........................... 119 392 13 18 216 Real estate construction......................... -- -- -- -- -- Consumer......................................... 202 141 89 8 38 ------ ------ ------ ------ ----- Total charge-offs.............................. 474 604 140 232 278 ------ ------ ------ ------ ----- Net charge-offs (recoveries) .................. 326 487 (90) (23) 196 ------ ------ ------ ------ ----- Allowance at end of period....................... $1,851 $2,753 $3,353 $3,578 $4,172 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== Ratio of allowance to net loans outstanding at the end of the period................................ 0.69% 0.98% 1.01% 1.00% 1.11% Ratio of net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans outstanding during the period................................ 0.12% 0.17% (.03%) (.01%) .05% Loan Loss Allowance by Category The following table sets forth the breakdown of the allowance for loan losses by loan category for the periods indicated. September 30, 1992 1993 1994 --------------------------------- --------------------------------- ---------------------------- As a % Loan Type As a % Loan Type As a % Loan Type of out- As a % of out- As a % of out- As a % standing of out- standing of out- standing of out- loans in standing loans in standing loans in standing Amount category loans Amount category loans Amount category loans ------ -------- ----- ------ -------- ----- ------ -------- ----- (Dollars in thousands) Real Estate -- mortgage Residential................... $ 257 0.11% 78.09% $ 542 .25% 75.48% $ 742 .30% 75.05% Commercial.................... 1,282 3.79 12.68 1,901 5.54 12.22 2,296 5.58 11.94 Consumer........................ 312 1.26 9.23 310 .89 12.30 315 .71 13.01 ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ Total allowance for loan losses.................. $1,851 0.69% 100.00% $2,753 .98% 100.00% $3,353 1.01% 100.00% ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== 1995 1996 --------------------------------- -------------------------------- As a % Loan Type As a % Loan Type of out- As a % of out- As a % standing of out- standing of out- loans in standing loans in standing Amount category loans Amount category loans ------ -------- ----- ------ -------- ----- Real Estate -- mortgage Residential................... $ 803 .31% 72.03% $ 837 .37% 65.35% Commercial.................... 2,371 4.36 14.17 2,875 3.80 22.34 Consumer........................ 404 .80 13.80 460 1.01 12.31 ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ Total allowance for loan losses.................. $3,578 1.00% 100.00% $4,172 1.11% 100.00% ====== ====== ====== ====== Investment Activities Under OTS regulations, the Bank has authority to invest in various types of liquid assets, including U.S. Treasury obligations, securities of various federal agencies and of state and municipal governments, deposits at the FHLB of Atlanta, certificates of deposit of federally insured institutions, certain bankers' acceptances and federal funds. Subject to various restrictions, such savings institutions may also invest a portion of their assets in commercial paper, corporate debt securities and mutual funds, the assets of which conform to the investments that federally chartered savings institutions are otherwise authorized to make directly. These institutions are also required to maintain minimum levels of liquid assets which vary from time to time. See "Regulation of Coastal Federal - Federal Home Loan Bank System." The Bank may decide to increase its liquidity above the required levels depending upon the availability of funds and comparative yields on investments in relation to return on loans. Coastal Federal is required under federal regulations to maintain a minimum amount of liquid assets and is also permitted to make certain other securities investments. See "Regulation" herein and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources" in the Annual Report. The balance of the Bank's investments in short-term securities in excess of regulatory requirements reflects management's response to the significantly increasing percentage of deposits with short maturities. At September 30, 1996, Coastal Federal's regulatory liquidity was 8.0%, which was in excess of the required 5.0%. Investment decisions are made by the Investment Officer who reports quarterly to the Asset/Liability Committee ("ALCO Committee"). The ALCO Committee meets quarterly and consists of Directors Benton, Creel, Bishop, Springs, Clemmons and Gerald, Chief Financial Officer Rexroad and Executive Vice Presidents Graham, Griffin and Stalvey. The ALCO Committee acts within policies established by the Board of Directors. At September 30, 1996, the Bank's investment security portfolio had a market value of approximately $17.5 million. The investment securities portfolio consisted primarily of U.S. Government agency securities. For further information concerning the Bank's securities portfolio, see Notes 2 and 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Investment Securities Analysis The following table sets forth Coastal Federal's investment securities portfolio at carrying value at the dates indicated. September 30, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1994 1995 1996 -------------------------- ------------------------ ---------------------- Amortized Percent of Amortized Percent of Amortized Percent of Cost(1) Portfolio Cost(1) Portfolio Cost(1) Portfolio -------------------------- ------------------------ ---------------------- (Dollars in thousands) U.S. Government securities ............ $ -- --% $ -- --% -- -- FHLMC ................................. 1,000 13.02 -- -- -- -- FHLB .................................. 5,000 65.10 1,000 42.94 17,334 98.13 FNMA .................................. -- -- -- -- -- FFCB .................................. 999 13.01 999 42.89 -- Municipal ............................. 681 8.87 330 14.17 330 1.87 ------- ------ ------- ------- ------ -- Total .............................. $ 7,680 100.00% $ 2,329 100.00% $17,664 100.00% ======= ====== ======= ====== ======= ====== (1) The market value of the Bank's investment securities portfolio amounted to $7.5 million, $2.3 million and $17.5 million at September 30, 1994, 1995 and 1996, respectively. The following table sets forth the maturities and weighted average yields of the debt securities at September 30, 1996. Less Than One to Five to One Year Five Years Ten Years Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield ------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ----- (Dollars in thousands) U.S. Government securities.............................. $ -- --% $ -- --% $ -- --% Agency securities......................... 330 5.10 4,300 (1) 7.13 13,034 (2) 6.66 ---- ---- ------ ---- ------- ---- Total................................. $330 5.10% $4,300 7.13% $13,034 6.66% === ===== ===== ===== ====== ===== (1) Includes $4.3 million subject to call provisions. Should these bonds be called prior to maturity the Bank may not be able to obtain the same yield with similar term securities. (2) Includes $13.1 million subject to call provisions. Should these bonds be called prior to maturity the Bank may not be able to obtain the same yield with similar term securities. Service Corporation Activities Coastal Federal has one wholly-owned service corporation: Coastal Mortgage Bankers and Realty Co., Inc. "Coastal Mortgage Bankers", which was incorporated in 1970 under the laws of South Carolina. COASTAL FEDERAL COASTAL MORTGAGE BANKERS* North Beach Shady Forest Sherwood Ridge 501 Development Investments, Inc. Development Development Development Corporation Corporation Corporation Corporation - --------------- * For a description of these subsidiaries, see "Real Estate Development Activities." Real Estate Development Activity Since 1982, Coastal Mortgage and its subsidiaries have been involved in real estate operations, either as the sole owner/developer or as a joint venture partner. o Through its investment in 501 Development Corporation, Coastal Mortgage has a 50% ownership interest in a project that consists of approximately 50 acres in Horry County, which has received zoning approval as a planned unit development. At September 30, 1996, the total remaining investment in this project was approximately $47,000. With the exception of one project, for which a joint venture was created to dispose of real estate acquired through foreclosure, the Corporation has not entered into any real estate activity since 1984 and has, in fact, almost eliminated its investment in these real estate activities. These efforts are reflected in the reduction of Corporation's investment and loans to subsidiaries from $8.5 million at September 30, 1987 to approximately $187,000 at September 30, 1996. In prior years, the Bank made loans to purchasers of units in which the Bank's Subsidiaries were involved in a joint venture. The following table summarizes the balances of permanent loans to individual unit purchasers, by project, at September 30, 1996 (net of participations sold to other financial institutions). Number of Total Slow Loans(1) Project Borrowers Amount Number Amount - ------- --------- ------ ------ ------ Beach Cove 89 $5,978,804 -- $ -- Condominium North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Bluewater 111 $5,579,894 -- $ -- Condominium Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Cobblestone Villas 61 $2,300,008 -- $ -- Condominium Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Carolina Pines 27 $ 939,761 -- $ -- Condominium Conway, South Carolina - ----------------- (1) Loans over 60 days delinquent In most cases, development was undertaken through joint ventures in which a subsidiary of Coastal Mortgage Bankers made an equity investment and, as a partner, participated in the profits or losses of the joint ventures. Coastal Federal generally made loans to the joint ventures, subject to Coastal Federal's underwriting standards and policies and generally with the personal guarantees of the partners. Generally, Coastal Federal sold participations in the construction loans, which had interest and fees at market rates, to other financial institutions. The business of real estate development involves substantial risks. Development activities typically involve substantial capital outlays both before and during construction. Post-construction operations also may result in a negative cash flow and losses due to an inability to recoup costs until project sales occur, substantial cost overruns or other factors over which the developer has little or no control. Seasonality, location and general economic and market conditions, particularly in resort locations such as the Myrtle Beach area, as well as the size of the project and the experience, reputation and performance of the developer and the project operator are other facts which may adversely affect real estate development projects. Adverse changes in these factors could cause additional losses. In addition, the development and sale of condominium projects is subject to a number of federal and state statutes, including, but not limited to, the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, Federal Securities Act of 1933, state "Blue Sky" laws, state real estate laws, Federal Unfair Trade Practices Act, South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, the violation of which could result in liability to the participant. Furthermore, changes in the federal income tax have reduced the attractiveness of rental property as an investment, which may adversely affect the ability to sell these properties. As discussed under "Regulation Of Coastal Federal", Coastal Mortgage is a "nonincludable subsidiary" as defined in the OTS capital regulations and the Bank must exclude its investment in and loans to it when calculating its regulatory capital. As of September 30, 1996, the Bank's investment in and loans to Coastal Mortgage totalled approximately $187,000.00. Deposit Activities and Other Sources of Funds General. Deposits and loan repayments are the major source of Coastal Federal's funds for lending and other investment purposes. Loan repayments are a relatively stable source of funds, while deposit inflows and outflows and loan prepayments are significantly influenced by general interest rates and money market conditions. Borrowings may be used on a short-term basis to compensate for reductions in the availability of funds from other sources. They may also be used on a longer term basis for general business purposes. Deposit Accounts. Deposits are attracted from within Coastal Federal's primary market area through the offering of a broad selection of deposit instruments, including NOW accounts, money market accounts, regular savings accounts, certificates of deposit and retirement savings plans. Deposit account terms vary, according to the minimum balance required, the time periods the funds must remain on deposit and the interest rate, among other factors. In determining the terms of its deposit accounts, Coastal Federal considers the rates offered by its competition, profitability to Coastal Federal, matching deposit and loan products and its customer preferences and concerns. Coastal Federal generally reviews its deposit mix and pricing weekly. Deposit Balances The following table sets forth information concerning the Bank's time deposits and other deposits at September 30, 1996. Average Percentage Interest Minimum of Total Rate Term Category Amount Balance Deposits ---- ---- -------- ------ ------- -------- (In thousands) Checking and Savings 1.50% None NOW $ 100 $ 35,654 11.38% -- None Commercial checking 100 19,926 6.36 4.93 Money market Demand 1,000-2,500 84,997 27.12 2.50 None Passbook savings 100-500 39,287 12.53 2.25 Money market Passbook 2,500 3,553 1.13 ----- ------- Total checking and savings $183,417 58.52% -------- ----- Certificates of Deposit 4.78 3 months Fixed term, fixed rate $ 1,000 $ 2,122 .68% 5.54 6 months Fixed term, fixed rate 1,000 23,479 7.49 5.12 9 months Fixed term, fixed rate 1,000 9,293 2.96 5.64 12 months Fixed term, fixed rate 1,000 47,059 15.01 and variable rate 5.83 18 months Fixed term, fixed rate and variable rate 1,000 20,981 6.69 5.92 24 months Fixed term, fixed rate 1,000 4,049 1.29 5.65 30 months Fixed term, fixed rate 1,000 2,189 .70 5.97 36 months Fixed term, fixed rate 1,000 8,944 2.85 6.06 48 months Fixed term, fixed rate 1,000 4,728 1.51 6.18 96 months Fixed term, fixed rate 1,000 26 .01 -- 30-365 days Mini-jumbo certificates 50,000 -- -- -- 30-365 days Jumbo certificates 100,000 -- -- ------ ----- Total fixed $122,870 39.20% ======== ===== 5.00 18 months Variable rate $ 100 $ 4,593 1.47% 5.63 30 months Variable rate 100 2,550 .81 -------- ----- Total variable $ 7,143 2.28% ======== ===== Total certificates $130,013 41.48% ======== ===== Total deposits $313,430 100.00% ======== ====== Deposit Flow The following table sets forth the balances of savings deposits in the various types of savings accounts offered by the Bank at the dates indicated. At September 30, --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1994 1995 ---------------- --------------------------------------- Percent Percent of of Increase Amount Total Amount Total (Decrease) ------------------- -------------------- ----------- (Dollars in thousands) Transaction accounts: NOW......................................... $ 30,244 12.23% $ 29,852 10.93% $(392) Commercial checking......................... 12,605 5.10 16,494 6.04 3,889 -------- ----- ------ ----- ----- Total transaction accounts.................... 42,849 17.33 46,346 16.97 3,497 -------- ----- ------ ----- ----- Money market demand accounts.................. 30,461 12.31 41,516 15.20 11,055 Passbook savings accounts..................... 64,318 25.99 46,421 17.00 (17,897) Fixed-rate certificates (original maturity): 3 months..................................... 1,549 .63 3,431 1.26 1,882 6 months..................................... 13,830 5.59 9,522 3.49 (4,308) 9 months..................................... 1,126 .46 26,751 9.80 25,625 12 months.................................... 9,931 4.01 57,315 21.00 47,384 18 months.................................... 64,158 25.94 12,426 4.55 (51,732) 24 months.................................... 2,714 1.10 3,845 1.41 1,131 30 months.................................... 975 .39 1,786 .65 811 36 months.................................... 3,063 1.24 9,504 3.48 6,441 48 months.................................... 2,399 .97 4,613 1.69 2,214 96 months.................................... 34 .01 24 -- (10) Mini-jumbo................................... -- -- -- -- -- Jumbo........................................ -- -- -- -- -- -------- ----- -------- ------ ------ 99,779 40.34 129,217 47.33 29,438 --------- ----- -------- ------ ------ Variable rate certificates: (original maturity) 18 months.................................... 7,308 2.95 7,100 2.60 (208) 30 months.................................... 2,670 1.08 2,499 .90 (171) -------- ------- ----- ----- ---- Total variable................................ 9,978 4.03 9,599 3.50 (379) ------- ------ ----- ---- ---- Total certificates............................ 109,757 44.37 138,816 50.83 29,059 -------- ----- ------- ----- ------ Total deposits................................ $247,385 100.00% $273,099 100.00% $25,714 ======== ======= ======== ======= ======= At September 30, ------------------------------------- 1996 ------------------------------------- Percent of Increase Amount Total (Decrease) ------------------------------------- Transaction accounts: NOW......................................... $ 35,654 11.38% $ 5,802 Commercial checking......................... 19,926 6.36 3,432 ------ ---- ----- Total transaction accounts.................... 55,580 17.74 9,234 ------ ----- ----- Money market demand accounts.................. 84,997 27.12 43,481 Passbook savings accounts..................... 42,840 13.66 (3,581) Fixed-rate certificates (original maturity): 3 months..................................... 2,122 .68 (1,309) 6 months..................................... 23,479 7.49 13,957 9 months..................................... 9,293 2.96 (17,458) 12 months.................................... 47,059 15.01 (10,256) 18 months.................................... 20,981 6.69 8,555 24 months.................................... 4,049 1.29 204 30 months.................................... 2,189 .70 403 36 months.................................... 8,944 2.85 (560) 48 months.................................... 4,728 1.51 115 96 months.................................... 26 .01 2 Mini-jumbo................................... -- -- -- Jumbo........................................ -- -- -- ------- ---- ------ 122,870 39.20 (6,347) ------ ------ ------ Variable rate certificates: (original maturity) 18 months.................................... 4,593 1.47 (2,507) 30 months.................................... 2,550 .81 51 ----- --- -- Total variable................................ 7,143 2.28 (2,456) ----- ---- ------ Total certificates............................ 130,013 41.48 (8,803) ------- ----- ------- Total deposits................................ $313,430 100.00% $40,331 ======== ======= ======= At September 30, 1994 1995 1996 -------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------ Percent Percent Percent of of Increase of Increase Amount Total Amount Total (Decrease) Amount Total (Decrease) -------------------- ------------------------------- ------------------------------ (Dollars in thousands) Fixed and variable rate certificates which mature as follows: Within 1 year ............... $ 96,909 88.3% $117,724 84.8% $ 20,815 $ 94,651 72.8% $(23,073) After 1 but within 2 years .. 9,394 8.5 8,749 6.3 (645) 28,241 21.7 19,492 After 2 but within 3 years .. 2,617 2.4 8,449 6.1 5,832 5,484 4.2 (2,965) Thereafter .................... 837 .8 3,894 2.8 3,057 1,637 1.3 (2,257) -------- ----- -------- ----- -------- -------- ----- -------- Total ....................... $109,757 100.0% $130,013 100.0% $ 29,059 $130,013 100.0% $ (8,803) ======== ===== ======== ===== ======== ======== ===== ======== NOTE: Individual Retirement Accounts ("IRAs") are included in certificate balances. Such accounts amounted to $15.3 million, $16.0 million and $15.2 million at September 30, 1994, 1995 and 1996, respectively. Time Deposits by Rates The following table sets forth the Bank's time deposits classified by rates as of the dates indicated. At September 30, Rate 1994 1995 1996 - ---- ---- ---- ---- (In thousands) 0.00 - 5.99% ............... $108,994 $ 76,939 $113,871 6.00 - 8.00% ............... 359 61,402 15,623 8.01 - 10.00% .............. 140 124 130 10.01 - 12.00% .............. 264 351 389 -------- -------- -------- Total .................... $109,757 $138,816 $130,013 ======== ======== ======== Time Deposits by Maturity and Rate The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of time deposits at September 30, 1996. Amount Due -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Less Than 1-2 2-3 3-4 After Rate One Year Years Years Years 4 Years Total - ---- -------- ----- ----- ----- ------- ------ (In thousands) 0.00 - 5.99% $ 91,529 $ 19,862 $ 1,798 $ 656 $ 26 $113,871 6.00 - 8.00% 2,603 8,379 3,686 955 -- 15,623 8.01 - 10.00% 130 -- -- -- -- 130 10.01 - 12.00% 389 -- -- -- -- 389 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total ..... $ 94,651 $ 28,241 $ 5,484 $ 1,611 $ 26 $130,013 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== In the unlikely event Coastal Federal is liquidated, depositors will be entitled to full payment of their deposit accounts prior to any payment being made to the Corporation as the sole stockholder of Coastal Federal. Substantially all of Coastal Federal's depositors are residents of the State of South Carolina. Borrowings. Demand and time deposits are the primary source of funds for Coastal Federal's lending and investment activities and for its general business purposes. The Bank has in the past, however, relied upon advances from the FHLB of Atlanta to supplement its supply of lendable funds and to meet deposit withdrawal requirements. The FHLB of Atlanta has served as one of the Bank's primary borrowing sources. Advances from the FHLB of Atlanta are typically secured by the Bank's first mortgage loans. At September 30, 1996, Coastal Federal had advances totaling $104.6 million from the FHLB of Atlanta due on various dates through 2005 with a weighted average interest rate of 5.97%. The FHLB of Atlanta functions as a central reserve bank providing credit for savings institutions and certain other member financial institutions. As a member, Coastal Federal is required to own capital stock in the FHLB of Atlanta and is authorized to apply for advances on the security of such stock and certain of its mortgage loans and other assets (principally securities which are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States) provided certain standards related to creditworthiness have been met. Advances are made pursuant to several different programs. Each credit program has its own interest rate and range of maturities. Depending on the program, limitations on the amount of advances are based either on a fixed percentage of an institution's net worth or on the FHLB's assessment of the institution's creditworthiness. The FHLB of Atlanta determines specific lines of credit for each member institution. In addition to the borrowings described above, the Bank, from time to time, has borrowed funds under reverse repurchase agreements pursuant to which it sells securities (generally secured by government securities and mortgage-backed securities) under an agreement to buy them back at a specified price at a later date. These agreements to repurchase are deemed to be borrowings collateralized by the securities sold. At September 30, 1996, the Bank did not have any broker repurchase agreements. The Bank has also offered repurchase agreements to its customers which are borrowings that are collateralized by underlying government securities. At September 30, 1996, the Bank had $3.4 million outstanding in customer repurchase agreements. The following tables set forth certain information regarding short-term borrowings by the Bank at the end of and during the periods indicated: At September 30, --------------------------------- 1994 1995 1996 ---- ---- ---- (Dollars in thousands) Outstanding balance: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase: Customer ............................ $ 1,906 $ 2,677 $ 3,365 Broker .............................. -- -- -- Short-term advances ................... 61,071 36,989 54,404 Weighted average rate paid on: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase: Customer ............................ 4.92% 3.77% 3.57% Broker .............................. -- -- -- Short-term advances ................... 5.62 6.40 5.68 Maximum amount of borrowings outstanding at any month end: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase: Customer ............................ $ 2,158 $ 3,448 $ 3,950 Broker .............................. -- -- 12,840 Short-term advances ................... 61,071 85,078 68,213 Approximate average short-term borrowings outstanding with respect to: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase: Customer ............................ $ 600 $ 1,700 $ 2,900 Broker .............................. -- -- 4,100 Short-term advances ................... 20,700 61,400 56,600 Weighted average rate paid on: Securities sold under agreements to repurchase: Customer ............................ 3.11% 3.70% 3.55% Broker .............................. -- -- 5.40 Short-term advances ................... 5.46 6.17 5.68 Competition As of September 30, 1996, Coastal Federal had the largest market share (14.1%) of any financial institution located in Horry County, South Carolina according to Sheshunoff Information Services, Inc. The Bank faces strong competition in the attraction of deposits (its primary source of lendable funds) and in the origination of loans. Its most direct competition for deposits and loans has historically come from other financial institutions located in its primary market area. The Bank estimates that there are over 70 offices of other financial institutions in its primary market area. Particularly in times of high interest rates, the Bank has faced additional significant competition for investors' funds from short-term money market securities and other corporate and government securities. The Bank's competition for loans comes principally from other financial institutions, mortgage banking companies and mortgage brokers. Personnel As of September 30, 1996, the Company had 158 full-time Associates and 15 part-time Associates. The Associates are not represented by a collective bargaining unit. The Bank believes its relationship with its Associates is excellent. REGULATION OF COASTAL FINANCIAL General The Corporation is a savings and loan holding company within the meaning of the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933 ("HOLA"), as amended by FIRREA. As such, the Corporation is registered with the OTS and is subject to OTS regulations, examinations, supervision and reporting requirements. As explained more fully below under "Regulation of Coastal Federal - Federal Regulation of Savings Associations," the key provisions of FIRREA replaced the Federal Home Loan Bank Board ("FHLBB") with the OTS, abolished the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation ("FSLIC") and vested the prior insurance responsibilities of the FSLIC with the FDIC. As a subsidiary of a savings and loan holding company, the Bank is subject to certain restrictions in its dealings with the Corporation and with other companies affiliated with the Corporation and also is subject to regulatory requirements and provisions as a federal savings and loan association. Holding Company Acquisitions The HOLA and OTS regulations generally prohibit a savings and loan holding company, without prior OTS approval, from acquiring any other savings association or savings and loan holding company or controlling the assets thereof. They also prohibit, among other things, any director or officer of a savings and loan holding company, or any individual who owns or controls more than 25 percent of the voting shares of such holding company, from acquiring control of any savings association not a subsidiary of such savings and loan holding company, unless the acquisition is approved by the OTS. Holding Company Activities As a unitary savings and loan holding company, the Corporation generally is not subject to activity restrictions. If the Corporation acquires control of another savings bank as a separate subsidiary, it would become a multiple savings and loan holding company, and the activities of the Corporation and any of its subsidiaries (other than the Bank or any other SAIF-insured savings association) would become subject to such restrictions unless such other associations each qualify as a QTL and were acquired in a supervisory acquisition. If the Bank fails the QTL test, the Corporation must obtain the approval of the OTS prior to continuing after such failure, directly or through its other subsidiaries, any business activity other than those approved for multiple savings and loan holding companies or their subsidiaries. In addition, within one year of such failure the Corporation must register as, and will become subject to, the restrictions applicable to bank holding companies. The activities authorized for a bank holding company are more limited than are the activities authorized for a unitary or multiple savings and loan holding company. See "-- Qualified Thrift Lender Test." Coastal Financial must obtain approval from the OTS before acquiring control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any other SAIF-insured association. Such acquisitions generally are prohibited if they result in a multiple savings and loan holding company controlling savings associations in more than one state. However, such interstate acquisitions are permitted based on specific state authorization or in a supervisory acquisition of a failing savings association. Affiliate Restrictions The affiliate restrictions contained in Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act apply to all federally insured savings associations and any such "affiliate." A savings and loan holding company, its subsidiaries and any other company under common control are considered affiliates of the subsidiary savings association under the HOLA. Generally, Sections 23A and 23B: (i) limit the extent to which the insured association or its subsidiaries may engage in certain covered transactions with an affiliate to an amount equal to ten percent of such institution's capital and surplus, and contain an aggregate limit on all such transactions with all affiliates to an amount equal to twenty percent of such capital and surplus, and (ii) require that all such transactions be on terms substantially the same, or at least as favorable to the institution or subsidiary, as those provided to a non-affiliate. The term "Covered transaction" includes the making of loans, purchase of assets, issuance of a guarantee and similar other types of transactions. Also, a savings association may not make any loan to an affiliate unless the affiliate is engaged only in activities permissible for bank holding companies. Only the Federal Reserve Board may grant exemptions from the restrictions of Sections 23A and 23B. The OTS, however, may impose more stringent restrictions on savings associations for reasons of safety and soundness. Qualified Thrift Lender Test Any savings and loan holding company that controls a savings association that fails the qualified thrift lender test, as explained under "Regulation of Coastal Federal -- Qualified Thrift Lender Test", must, within one year after the date on which the association ceases to be a qualified thrift lender, register as and be deemed a bank holding company subject to all applicable laws and regulations. REGULATION OF COASTAL FEDERAL General The Bank is subject to extensive regulation, examination and supervision by the OTS as it chartering agency, and the FDIC, as the insurer of its deposits. The activities of federal savings institutions are governed by the "HOLA" and, in certain respects, the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ("FDIA") and the regulations issued by the OTS and the FDIC to implement these statutes. These laws and regulations delineate the nature and extent of the activities in which federal savings associations may engage. Lending activities and other investments must comply with various statutory and regulatory capital requirements. In addition, the Bank's relationship with its depositors and borrowers is also regulated to a great extent, especially in such matters as the ownership of savings accounts and the form and content of the Bank's mortgage documents. The Bank must file reports with the OTS and the FDIC concerning its activities and financial condition in addition to obtaining regulatory approvals prior to entering into certain transactions such as mergers with, or acquisitions of, other financial institutions. There are periodic examinations by the OTS and the FDIC to review the Bank's compliance with various regulatory requirements. The regulatory structure also gives the regulatory authorities extensive discretion in connection with their supervisory and enforcement activities and examination policies, including policies with respect to the classification of assets and the establishment of adequate loan loss reserves for regulatory purposes. Any change in such policies, whether by the OTS, the FDIC or Congress, could have a material adverse impact on the Corporation, the Bank and their operations. The Corporation, as a savings and loan holding company, is also required to file certain reports with, and otherwise comply with the rules and regulations of the OTS. Proposed Federal Legislation Legislation is proposed periodically providing for a comprehensive reform of the banking and thrift industries, and has included provisions that would (i) require federal savings associations to convert to a national bank or a state-chartered bank or thrift, (ii) require all savings and loan holding companies to become bank holding companies and (iii) abolish the OTS. It is uncertain when or if any of this type of legislation will be passed, and if passed, in what form the legislation would be passed. As a result, management cannot accurately predict the possible impact of such legislation on the Bank. Federal Regulation of Savings Associations Office of Thrift Supervision. The OTS is an office in the Department of the Treasury subject to the general oversight of the Secretary of the Treasury. Except as modified by FIRREA, the OTS possesses the supervisory and regulatory duties and responsibilities formerly vested in the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. Among other functions, the OTS issues and enforces regulations affecting federally insured savings associations and regularly examines these institutions. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The FDIC is an independent federal agency established originally to insure the deposits, up to prescribed statutory limits, of federally insured banks and to preserve the safety and soundness of the banking industry. In 1989 the FDIC also became the insurer, up to the prescribed limits, of the deposit accounts held at federally insured savings associations and established two separate insurance funds: the Bank Insurance Fund ("BIF") and the SAIF. As insurer of deposits, the FDIC has examination, supervisory and enforcement authority over all savings associations. The Bank's accounts are insured by the SAIF. The FDIC insures deposits at the Bank to the maximum extent permitted by law. The Bank currently pays deposit insurance premiums to the FDIC based on a risk-based assessment system established by the FDIC for all SAIF-member institutions. Under applicable regulations, institutions are assigned to one of three capital groups which are based solely on the level of an institution's capital -- "well capitalized," "adequately capitalized," and "undercapitalized" -- which are defined in the same manner as the regulations establishing the prompt corrective action system under Section 38 of the FDIA, as discussed below. These three groups are then divided into three subgroups which reflect varying levels of supervisory concern, from those which are considered to be healthy to those which are considered to be of substantial supervisory concern. The matrix so created results in nine assessment risk classifications, with rates currently ranging from .23% of insured deposits for well capitalized, financially sound institutions with only a few minor weaknesses to .31% of insured deposits for undercapitalized institutions that pose a substantial risk of loss to the SAIF unless effective corrective action is taken. Until the first half of 1996, the same amounts applied to BIF member institutions. The FDIC is authorized to raise assessment rates in certain circumstances. The Bank's assessments expensed for the year ended September 30,1996, equaled $622,000, excluding the special assessment discussed below. Until the second half of 1995, the same matrix applied to BIF-member institutions. as a result of the BIF having reached its designated reserve ratio, effective January 1, 1996, the FDIC substantially reduced deposit insurance premiums for well-capitalized, well-managed, financial institutions that are members of the BIF. Under the new assessment schedule, rates were reduced to a range of 0 to 27 basis points, with approximately 92% of BIF members paying the statutory minimum annual assessment rate of $2,000. Pursuant to the Deposit Insurance Fund ("DIF"), which was enacted on September 30, 1996, the FDIC imposed a special one-time assessment on each depository institution with SAIF-assessable deposits so that the SAIF may achieve its designated reserve ratio. The Bank's assessment amounted to $1.6 million and was accrued during the quarter ended September 30, 1996. Beginning January 1, 1997, the assessment schedule for SAIF members will be the same as that for BIF members. In addition, beginning January 1, 1997, SAIF members will be charged an assessment of approximately 0.065% of SAIF-assessable deposits for the purpose of paying interest on the obligations issued by the Financing Corporation ("FICO") in the 1980s to help fund the thrift industry cleanup. BIF-assessable deposits will be charged an assessment to help pay interest on the FICO bonds at a rate of approximately 0.013% until the earlier of December 31, 1999 or the date upon which the last savings association ceases to exist, after which time the assessment will be the same for all insured deposits. The DIF Act provides for the merger of the BIF and the SAIF into the Deposit Insurance Fund on January 1, 1999, but only if no insured depository institution is a savings association on that date. The DIF contemplates the development of a common charter for all federally chartered depository institutions and the abolition of separate charters for national banks and federal savings associations. It is not known what form the common charter may take and what effect, if any, the adoption of a new charter would have on the operation of the Bank. The FDIC may terminate the deposit insurance of any insured depository institution if it determines after a hearing that the institution has engaged or is engaging in unsafe or unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, order or any condition imposed by an agreement with the FDIC. It also may suspend deposit insurance temporarily during the hearing process for the permanent termination of insurance, if the institution has no tangible capital. If insurance of accounts is terminated, the accounts at the institution at that time, less subsequent withdrawals, shall continue to be insured for a period of six months to two years, as determined by the FDIC. Management is unaware of any existing circumstance which could result in termination of the deposit insurance of the Bank. Federal Home Loan Bank System. The FHLB System, consisting of 12 FHLBs, now is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Housing Finance Board ("FHFB"). The designated duties of the FHFB are to: supervise the FHLBs; ensure that the FHLBs carry out their housing finance mission; ensure that the FHLBs remain adequately capitalized and able to raise funds in the capital market; and ensure that the FHLBs operate in a safe and sound manner. The Bank, as a member of the FHLB-Atlanta, is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in the FHLB-Atlanta in an amount equal to the greater of (i) 1.0% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of residential mortgage loans, home purchase contracts and similar obligations at the beginning of each year, or (ii) 1/20 of its advances (borrowings) from the FHLB-Atlanta. The Bank is in compliance with this requirement with an investment in FHLB-Atlanta stock of $5.2 million at September 30, 1996. Among other benefits, the FHLB provides a central credit facility primarily for member institutions. It is funded primarily from proceeds derived from the sale of consolidated obligations of the FHLB System. It makes advances to members in accordance with policies and procedures established by the FHFB and the Board of Directors of the FHLB-Atlanta. Liquidity Requirements. Under OTS regulations, each savings institution is required to maintain an average daily balance of liquid assets (cash, certain time deposits and savings accounts, bankers' acceptances, and specified U.S. Government, state or federal agency obligations and certain other investments) equal to a monthly average of not less than a specified percentage (currently 5.0%) of its net withdrawable accounts plus short-term borrowings. OTS regulations also require each savings institution to maintain an average daily balance of short-term liquid assets at a specified percentage (currently 1.0%) of the total of its net withdrawable savings accounts and borrowings payable in one year or less. Monetary penalties may be imposed for failure to meet liquidity requirements. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources" contained in the Annual Report Prompt Corrective Action. Under Section 38 of the FDIA, as added by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 ("FDICIA"), each federal banking agency is required to implement a system of prompt corrective action for institutions which it regulates. The federal banking agencies have promulgated substantially similar regulations to implement this system of prompt corrective action. Under the regulations, an institution shall be deemed to be (i) "well capitalized" if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or more, has a Tier I risk-based capital ratio of 6.0% or more, has a Tier I leverage capital ratio of 5.0% or more and is not subject to specified requirements to meet and maintain as specific capital level for any capital measure; (ii) "adequately capitalized" if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or more, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio of 4.0% or more and a Tier I leverage capital ratio of 4.0% or more (3.0% under certain circumstances) and does not meet the definition of "well capitalized;" (iii) "undercapitalized" if it has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 8.0%, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio that is less than 4.0% or a Tier I leverage capital ratio that is less than 4.0% (3.0% under certain circumstances); (iv) "significantly undercapitalized" if it has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 6.0%, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio that is less than 3.0% or a Tier I leverage capital ratio that is less than 3.0%; and (v) "critically undercapitalized" if it has a ratio of tangible equity to total assets that is equal to or less than 2.0%. Section 38 of the FDIA and the implementing regulations also provide that a federal banking agency may, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, reclassify a well capitalized institution as adequately capitalized and may require an adequately capitalized institution or an undercapitalized institution to comply with supervisory actions as if it were in the next lower category if the institution is in an unsafe or unsound condition or engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice. (The OTS may not, however, reclassify a significantly undercapitalized institution as critically undercapitalized.) An institution generally must file a written capital restoration plan which meets specified requirements, as well as a performance guaranty by each company that controls the institution, with the appropriate federal banking agency within 45 days of the date that the institution receives notice or is deemed to have notice that it is undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized or critically undercapitalized. Immediately upon becoming undercapitalized, an institution shall become subject to the provisions of Section 38 of the FDIA, which sets forth various mandatory and discretionary restrictions on its operations. At September 30, 1996, the Bank was categorized as "well capitalized" under the prompt corrective action regulations of the OTS. Standards for Safety and Soundness. The FDIA requires the federal banking regulatory agencies to prescribe, by regulation, standards for all insured depository institutions relating to: (i) internal controls, information systems and internal audit systems; (ii) loan documentation; (iii) credit underwriting; (iv) interest rate risk exposure; (v) asset growth; and (vi) compensation, fees and benefits. The federal banking agencies recently adopted final regulations and Interagency Guidelines Prescribing Standards for Safety and Soundness ("Guidelines") to implement safety and soundness standards required by the FDIA. The Guidelines set forth the safety and soundness standards that the federal banking agencies use to identify and address problems at insured depository institutions before capital becomes impaired. The agencies also proposed asset quality and earnings standards which, if adopted in final, would be added to the Guidelines. Under the final regulations, if the OTS determines that the Bank fails to meet any standard prescribed by the Guidelines, the agency may require the Bank to submit to the agency an acceptable plan to achieve compliance with the standard, as required by the FDIA. The final regulations establish deadlines for the submission and review of such safety and soundness compliance plans. Qualified Thrift Lender Test All savings associations are required to meet a qualified thrift lender ("QTL") test set forth in the HOLA and regulations of the OTS thereunder to avoid operating certain restrictions. A savings institution that fails to become or remain a QTL shall either become a national bank or be subject to the following restrictions on its operations: (i) the association may not make any new investment or engage in activities that would not be permissible for national banks; (ii) the association may not establish any new branch office where a national bank located in the savings institution's home state would not be able to establish a branch office; (iii) the association shall be ineligible to obtain new advances from any FHLB; and (iv) the payment of dividends by the association shall be subject to the rules regarding the statutory and regulatory dividend restrictions applicable to national banks. Also, beginning three years after the date on which the savings institution ceases to be a QTL, the savings institution would be prohibited from retaining any investment or engaging in any activity not permissible for a national bank and would be required to repay any outstanding advances to any FHLB. In addition, within one year of the date on which savings association controlled by a company ceases to be a QTL, the company must register as a bank holding company and become subject to the rules applicable to such companies. A savings institution may requalify as a QTL if it thereafter complies with the QTL test. Currently, the QTL test requires that either an institution qualify as a domestic building and loan association under the Code or that 65% of an institution's "portfolio assets" (as defined) consist of certain housing and consumer-related assets on a monthly average basis in nine out of every 12 months. Assets that qualify without limit for inclusion as part of the 65% requirement are loans made to purchase, refinance, construct, improve or repair loans; mortgage-backed securities (where the mortgages are secured by domestic residential housing or manufactured housing); FHLB stock; direct or indirect obligations of the FDIC; and loans for educational purposes, loans to small businesses and loans made through credit cards. In addition, the following assets, among others, may be included in meeting the test subject to an overall limit of 20% of the savings institution's portfolio assets: 50% of residential mortgage loans originated and sold within 90 days of origination; 100% of consumer loans; and stock issued by the FHLMC or the FNMA. Portfolio assets consist of total assets minus the sum of (i) goodwill and other intangible assets, (ii) property used by the savings institution to conduct its business, and (iii) liquid assets up to 20% of the institution's total assets. At September 30, 1996, the Bank's qualified thrift investments exceeded 65% of its portfolio assets as required by regulation. Capital Requirements. Under OTS regulations a savings association must satisfy three minimum capital requirements: core capital, tangible capital and risk-based capital. Savings associations must meet all of the standards in order to comply with the capital requirements. The Corporation is not subject to any minimum capital requirements. OTS capital regulations establish a 3% core capital ratio (defined as the ratio of core capital to adjusted total assets). Core capital is defined to include common stockholders' equity, noncumulative perpetual preferred stock and any related surplus, and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less (i) any intangible assets; and (ii) equity and debt investments in subsidiaries that are not "includable subsidiaries," which is defined as subsidiaries engaged solely in activities not impermissible for a national bank, engaged in activities impermissible for a national bank but only as an agent for its customers, or engaged solely in mortgage-banking activities. In calculating adjusted total assets, adjustments are made to total assets to give effect to the exclusion of certain assets from capital and to appropriately account for the investments in and assets of both includable and nonincludable subsidiaries. Institutions that fail to meet the core capital requirement would be required to file with the OTS a capital plan that details the steps they will take to reach compliance. In addition, the OTS' prompt corrective action regulation provides that a savings institution that has a core capital leverage ratio of less than 4% (3% for institutions receiving the highest CAMEL examination rating) will be deemed to be "undercapitalized" and may be subject to certain restrictions. See "-- Prompt Corrective Action." As required by federal law, the OTS has proposed a rule revising its minimum core capital requirement to be no less stringent than that imposed on national banks. The OTS has proposed that only those savings associations rated a composite one (the highest rating) under the CAMEL rating system for savings associations will be permitted to operate at or near the regulatory minimum leverage ratio of 3%. All other savings associations will be required to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 4% to 5%. The OTS will assess each individual savings association through the supervisory process on a case-by-case basis to determine the applicable requirement. No assurance can be given as to the final form of any such regulation, the date of its effectiveness or the requirement applicable to the Bank. Savings associations also must maintain "tangible capital" not less than 1.5% of the Bank's adjusted total assets. "Tangible capital" is defined, generally, as core capital minus any "intangible assets." Each savings institution must maintain total capital equal to at least 8% of risk-weighted assets. Total capital consists of the sum of core and supplementary capital, provided that supplementary capital cannot exceed core capital, as previously defined. Supplementary capital includes (i) permanent capital instruments such as cumulative perpetual preferred stock, perpetual subordinated debt, and mandatory convertible subordinated debt, (ii) maturing capital instruments such as subordinated debt, intermediate-term preferred stock and mandatory redeemable preferred stock, subject to an amortization schedule, and (iii) general valuation loan and lease loss allowances up to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets. The risk-based capital regulation assigns each balance sheet asset held by a savings institution to one of four risk categories based on the amount of credit risk associated with that particular class of assets. Assets not included for purposes of calculating capital are not included in calculating risk-weighted assets. The categories range from 0% for cash and securities that are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government to 100% for repossessed assets or assets more than 90 days past due. Qualifying residential mortgage loans (including multi-family mortgage loans) are assigned a 50% risk weight. Consumer, commercial, home equity and residential construction loans are assigned a 100% risk weight, as are nonqualifying residential mortgage loans and that portion of land loans and nonresidential construction loans which do not exceed an 80% loan-to-value ratio. The book value of assets in each category is multiplied by the weighing factor (from 0% to 100%) assigned of that category. These products are then totaled to arrive at total risk-weighted assets. Off-balance sheet items are included in risk-weighted assets by converting them to an approximate balance sheet "credit equivalent amount" based on a conversion schedule. These credit equivalent amounts are then assigned to risk categories in the same manner as balance sheet assets and included risk-weighted assets. The OTS has incorporated an interest rate risk component into its regulatory capital rule. Under the rule, savings associations with "above normal" interest rate risk exposure would be subject to a deduction from total capital for purposes of calculating their risk-based capital requirements. A savings association's interest rate risk is measured by the decline in the net portfolio value of its assets (i.e., the difference between incoming and outgoing discounted cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts) that would result from a hypothetical 200 basis point increase or decrease in market interest rates divided by the estimated economic value of the association's assets, as calculated in accordance with guidelines set forth by the OTS. A savings association whose measured interest rate risk exposure exceeds 2% must deduct an interest rate risk component in calculating its total capital under the risk-based capital rule. The interest rate risk component is an amount equal to one-half of the difference between the institution's measured interest rate risk and 2%, multiplied by the estimated economic value of the association's assets. That dollar amount is deducted from an association's total capital in calculating compliance with its risk-based capital requirement. Under the rule, there is a two quarter lag between the reporting date of an institution's financial data and the effective date for the new capital requirement based on that data. A savings association with assets of less than $300 million and risk-based capital ratios in excess of 12% is not subject to the interest rate risk component, unless the OTS determines otherwise. The rule also provides that the Director of the OTS may waive or defer an association's interest rate risk component on a case-by-case basis. Under certain circumstances, a savings association may request an adjustment to its interest rate risk component if it believes that the OTS-calculated interest rate risk component overstates its interest rate risk exposure. In addition, certain "well-capitalized" institutions may obtain authorization to use their own interest rate risk model to calculate their interest rate risk component in lieu of the OTS-calculated amount. The OTS has postponed the date that the component will first be deducted from an institution's total capital until savings associations become familiar with the process for requesting an adjustment to its interest rate risk component. At September 30, 1996, Coastal Federal's core capital of approximately $27.3 million, or 5.96% of adjusted total assets, was $13.5 million in excess of the OTS requirement of $13.7 million, or 3% of adjusted total assets. As of such date, the Bank's tangible capital of approximately $27.3 million, or 5.96% of adjusted total assets, was $20.4 million in excess of the OTS requirement of $6.9 million, or 1.5% of adjusted total assets. Finally, at September 30, 1996, the Bank had risk-based capital of approximately $30.8 million or 10.41% of total risk-weighted assets, which was $7.1 million in excess of the OTS risk-based capital requirement of $23.6 million or 8% of risk-weighted assets. Limitations On Capital Distributions. OTS regulations impose uniform limitations on the ability of all savings associations to engage in various distributions of capital such as dividends, stock repurchases and cash-out mergers. In addition, OTS regulations require the Bank to give the OTS 30 days' advance notice of any proposed declaration of dividends, and the OTS has the authority under its supervisory powers to prohibit the payment of dividends. The regulation utilizes a three-tiered approach which permits various levels of distributions based primarily upon a savings association's capital level. A Tier 1 savings association generally has capital in excess of its fully phased-in capital requirement (both before and after the proposed capital distribution) and has not been notified by the OTS that it is in need of more than normal supervision. A Tier 1 savings association may make (without application but upon prior notice to, and no objection made by, the OTS) capital distributions during a calendar year up to 100% of its net income to date during the calendar year plus one-half its surplus capital ratio (i.e., the amount of capital in excess of its fully phased-in requirement) at the beginning of the calendar year. Capital distributions in excess of such amount require advance approval from the OTS. A savings association with either (i) capital equal to or in excess of its minimum capital requirement but below its fully phased-in capital requirement (both before and after the proposed capital distribution), or (ii) capital in excess of its fully phased-in capital requirement (both before and after the proposed capital distribution) but which has been notified by the OTS that it is in need of more than normal supervision may be designated by the OTS as a Tier 2 association. Such an association may make (without application) capital distributions up to an amount equal to 75% of its net income during the previous four quarters depending on how close the association is to meeting its fully phased-in capital requirement. Capital distributions exceeding this amount require prior OTS approval. Tier 3 associations include savings associations with either (i) capital below the minimum capital requirement (either before or after the proposed capital distribution), or (ii) capital in excess of the fully phased-in capital requirement but which has been notified by the OTS that it shall be treated as a Tier 3 association because it is in need of more than normal supervision. Tier 3 associations may not make any capital distributions without prior approval from the OTS. The Bank is currently meeting the criteria to be designated a Tier 1 association and, consequently, could at its option (after prior notice to, and no objection made by, the OTS) distribute up to 100% of its net income during the calendar year plus 50% of its surplus capital ratio at the beginning of the calendar year less any distributions previously paid during the year. Loans to One Borrower. Under the HOLA, savings institutions are generally subject to the national bank limit on loans to one borrower. Generally, this limit is 15% of the Bank's unimpaired capital and surplus, plus an additional 10% of unimpaired capital and surplus, if such loan is secured by readily-marketable collateral, which is defined to include certain financial instruments and bullion. The OTS by regulation has amended the loans to one borrower rule to permit savings associations meeting certain requirements, including capital requirements, to extend loans to one borrower in additional amounts under circumstances limited essentially to loans to develop or complete residential housing units. At September 30, 1996, the Bank's limit on loans to one borrower was $4.6 million. At September 30, 1996, the Bank's largest aggregate amount of loans to one borrower was $3.0 million, all of which was performing according to its terms. Activities of Savings Associations and Their Subsidiaries. FIRREA provides that, when a savings association establishes or acquires a subsidiary or elects to conduct any new activity through a subsidiary that the association controls, the savings association shall notify the FDIC and the OTS 30 days in advance and provide the information each agency may, by regulation, require. Savings associations also must conduct the activities of subsidiaries in accordance with existing regulations and orders. The OTS may determine that the continuation by a savings association of its ownership control of, or its relationship to, the subsidiary constitutes a serious risk to the safety, soundness or stability of the association or is inconsistent with sound banking practices or with the purposes of the FDIA. Based upon that determination, the FDIC or the OTS has the authority to order the savings association to divest itself of control of the subsidiary. The FDIC also may determine by regulation or order that any specific activity poses a serious threat to the SAIF. If so, it may require that no SAIF member engage in that activity directly. Transactions with Affiliates. Pursuant to FIRREA, savings associations must comply with Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act ("Sections 23A and 23B") relative to transactions with affiliates in the same manner and to the same extent as if the savings association were a Federal Reserve member bank. A savings and loan holding company, its subsidiaries and any other company under common control are considered affiliates of the subsidiary savings association under the HOLA. Generally, Sections 23A and 23B: (i) limit the extent to which the insured association or its subsidiaries may engage in certain covered transactions with an affiliate to an amount equal to 10% of such institution's capital and surplus and place an aggregate limit on all such transactions with affiliates to an amount equal to 20% of such capital and surplus, and (ii) require that all such transactions be on terms substantially the same, or at least as favorable to the institution or subsidiary, as those provided to a non-affiliate. The term "covered transaction" includes the making of loans, purchase of assets, issuance of a guaranty and similar other types of transactions. Three additional rules apply to savings associations under FIRREA: (i) a savings association may not make any loan or other extension of credit to an affiliate unless that affiliate is engaged only in activities permissible for bank holding companies; (ii) a savings association may not purchase or invest in securities issued by an affiliate (other than securities of a subsidiary); and (iii) the OTS may, for reasons of safety and soundness, impose more stringent restrictions on savings associations but may not exempt transactions from or otherwise abridge Section 23A or 23B. Exemptions from Section 23A or 23B may be granted only by the Federal Reserve Board, as is currently the case with respect to all FDIC-insured banks. The Bank has not been significantly affected by the rules regarding transactions with affiliates. The Bank's authority to extend credit to executive officers, directors and 10% shareholders, as well as entities controlled by such persons, is currently governed by Sections 22(g) and 22(h) of the Federal Reserve Act, and Regulation O thereunder. Among other things, these regulations require that such loans be made on terms and conditions substantially the same as those offered to unaffiliated individuals and not involve more than the normal risk of repayment. Regulation O also places individual and aggregate limits on the amount of loans the Bank may make to such persons based, in part, on the Bank's capital position, and requires certain board approval procedures to be followed. The OTS regulations, with certain minor variances, apply Regulation O to savings institutions. Regulatory and Criminal Enforcement Provisions. Under the FDIA, the OTS has primary enforcement responsibility over savings institutions and has the authority to bring action against all "institution-affiliated parties," including stockholders, and any attorneys, appraisers and accountants who knowingly or recklessly participate in wrongful action likely to have an adverse effect on an insured institution. Formal enforcement action may range from the issuance of a capital directive or cease and desist order to removal of officers or directors, receivership, conservatorship or termination of deposit insurance. Civil penalties cover a wide range of violations and can amount to $25,000 per day, or $1 million per day in especially egregious cases. Under the FDIA, the FDIC has the authority to recommend to the Director of the OTS that enforcement action be taken with respect to a particular savings institution. If action is not taken by the Director, the FDIC has authority to take such action under certain circumstances. Federal law also establishes criminal penalties for certain violations. TAXATION Federal Taxation General. The Corporation and the Bank report their income via a consolidated return on a fiscal year basis using the accrual method of accounting and are subject to federal income taxation in the same manner as other corporations with some exceptions, including particularly the Bank's reserve for bad debts discussed below. The following discussion of tax matters is intended only as a summary and does not purport to be a comprehensive description of the tax rules applicable to the Bank or the Corporation. Tax Bad Debt Reserves. For taxable years beginning prior to January 1, 1996, savings institutions such as the Bank which met certain definitional tests primarily relating to their assets and the nature of their business ("qualifying thrifts") were permitted to establish a reserve for bad debts and to make annual additions thereto, which additions may, within specified formula limits, have been deducted in arriving at their taxable income. The Bank's deduction with respect to "qualifying loans," which are generally loans secured by certain interests in real property, may have been computed using an amount based on the Bank's actual loss experience, or a percentage equal to 8% of the Bank's taxable income, computed with certain modifications and reduced by the amount of any permitted additions to the nonqualifying reserve. Each year the Bank selected the most favorable way to calculate the deduction attributable to an addition to the tax bad debt reserve. The Bank used the percentage-of-taxable-income method for the taxable years ended September 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994. Recently enacted legislation repealed the reserve method of accounting for bad debt reserves for tax years beginning after December 31, 1995. As a result, savings associations will no longer be able to calculate their deduction for bad debts using the percentage-of-taxable-income method. Instead, they will be required to compute their deduction based on specific charge-offs during the taxable year or, if the savings association or its controlled group had assets of less than $500 million, based on actual loss experience over a period of years. The legislation also requires savings associations to recapture into taxable income over a six-year period their post-1987 additions to their bad debt tax reserves, thereby generating additional current tax liability. At September 30, 1996, the Bank's post-1987 reserves totaled approximately $1.45 million. The recapture may be suspended for up to two years if, during those years, the institution satisfies a residential loan requirement. The Bank anticipates meeting the residential loan requirement for the taxable year ending September 30, 1997. Under prior law, if the Bank failed to satisfy the qualifying thrift definition tests in any taxable year, it would be unable to make additions to its bad debt reserve. Instead, the Bank would be required to deduct bad debts as they occur and would additionally be required to recapture its bad debt reserve deductions ratably over a multi-year period. At September 30, 1996, the Bank's total bad debt reserve for tax purposes was approximately $ 6.65 million. Among other things, the qualifying thrift definitional tests required the Bank to hold at least 60% of its assets as "qualifying assets". Qualifying assets generally include cash, obligations of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof, certain obligations of a state or political subdivision thereof, loans secured by interests in improved residential real property or by savings accounts, student loans and property used by the Bank in the conduct of its banking business. Under current law, a savings association will not be required to recapture its pre-1988 bad debt reserves if it ceases to meet the qualifying thrift definitional tests. However, if the Bank fails to meet the definition of a "bank" under Internal Revenue Code Section 581 it will be required to recapture its pre-1988 tax bad debt reserves. The Bank anticipates meeting the definition of a "bank" in the future. Distributions. To the extent that the Bank makes "nondividend distributions" to the Corporation that are considered as made: (i) from the reserve for losses on qualifying real property loans, to the extent the reserve for such losses exceeds the amount that would have been allowed under the experience method; or (ii) from the supplemental reserve for losses on loans ("Excess Distributions"), then an amount based on the amount distributed will be included in the Bank's taxable income. Nondividend distributions include distributions in excess of the Bank's current and accumulated earnings and profits, distributions in redemption of stock, and distributions in partial or complete liquidation. However, dividends paid out of the Bank's current or accumulated earnings and profits, as calculated for federal income tax purposes, will not be considered to result in a distribution from the Bank's bad debt reserve. Thus, any dividends to the Corporation that would reduce amounts appropriated to the Bank's bad debt reserve and deducted for federal income tax purposes would create a tax liability for the Bank. The amount of additional taxable income attributable to an Excess Distribution is an amount that, when reduced by the tax attributable to the income, is equal to the amount of the distribution. Thus, if, the Bank makes a "nondividend distribution," then approximately one and one-half times the amount so used would be includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes, assuming a 35% corporate income tax rate (exclusive of state and local taxes). See "Regulation" for limits on the payment of dividends by the Bank. The Bank does not intend to pay dividends that would result in a recapture of any portion of its tax bad debt reserve. Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax. The Code imposes a tax on alternative minimum taxable income ("AMTI") at a rate of 20%. The excess of the tax bad debt reserve deduction using the percentage of taxable income method over the deduction that would have been allowable under the experience method is treated as a preference item for purposes of computing the AMTI. In addition, only 90% of AMTI can be offset by net operating loss carryovers. AMTI is increased by an amount equal to 75% of the amount by which the Bank's adjusted current earnings exceeds its AMTI (determined without regard to this preference and prior to reduction for net operating losses). For taxable years beginning after December 31, 1986, and before January 1, 1996, an environmental tax of .12% of the excess of AMTI (with certain modification) over $2.0 million is imposed on corporations, including the Bank, whether or not an Alternative Minimum Tax ("AMT") is paid. Dividends-Received Deduction and Other Matters. The Corporation may exclude from its income 100% of dividends received from the Bank as a member of the same affiliated group of corporations. The corporate dividends-received deduction is generally 70% in the case of dividends received from unaffiliated corporations with which the Corporation and the Bank will not file a consolidated tax return, except that if the Corporation or the Bank owns more than 20% of the stock of a corporation distributing a dividend, then 80% of any dividends received may be deducted. There have not been any IRS audits of the Corporation's Federal income tax returns during the past five years. State Income Taxation. South Carolina has adopted the Code as it relates to savings and loan associations, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 1985. Coastal Federal is subject to South Carolina income tax at the rate of 6%. This rate of tax is imposed on savings associations in lieu of the general state business corporation income tax. For information regarding income taxes payable by Coastal Federal, see Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Coastal Federal's federal income tax returns for 1986 were audited and no additional assessment was required. Item 2. Properties The following table sets forth the location of the offices of Coastal Financial's subsidiaries, as well as certain additional information relating to these offices, as of September 30, 1996. Total Investment Including Land, Net Book Year Building, Furniture Value as of Square Owned/ Location Opened and Fixtures 9/30/96 Footage Leased - -------- ------ ------------ ------- ------- ------ (Dollars in thousands) Main Office 2619 Oak St. 1980 $6,219 $2,761 25,000 Owned Myrtle Beach, SC (1) Dunes Office 7500 North Kings Hwy 1971 506 150 2,000 Owned Myrtle Beach, SC Ocean Drive Office 521 Main Street 1973 893 485 4,100 Owned North Myrtle Beach, SC Surfside Office 112 Highway 17 South 1975 583 196 2,300 Owned & Glenns Bay Road Surfside Beach, SC Conway Office 310 Highway 378 1976 885 337 2,882 Owned Conway, SC Socastee Office 1 Cimerron Drive 1981 780 268 2,275 Owned Myrtle Beach, SC Murrells Inlet Office Highway 17 South 1986 1,049 649 3,450 Owned Murrells Inlet, SC Waccamaw Medical Pk Office 7000 Waccamaw Medical Pk Rd 1986 598 363 1,450 Owned Conway, SC Florence Office 1385 Alice Drive 1996 350 343 2,500 Leased Florence, SC Total Investment Including Land, Net Book Year Building, Furniture Value as of Square Owned/ Location Opened and Fixtures 9/30/96 Footage Leased - -------- ------ ------------ ------- ------- ------ (Dollars in thousands) Coastal Mortgage Bankers and Realty Co., Inc. 2619 Oak Street 1970 2 0 N/A N/A Myrtle Beach, SC Coastal Investments Corporation 2619 Oak Street 1987 47 27 N/A N/A Myrtle Beach, SC Coastal Federal Mortgage, Inc. 1385 Alice Drive 1995 156 142 2,818 Leased Florence, SC Sunset Beach Office 7290 Beach Drive, SW 1994 19 15 900 Leased Sunset Beach, NC - ------------ (1) The original main office was located at 816 North Kings Highway and opened in January 1954. The main office was moved to its new location in 1980. The net book value of Coastal Federal's investment in office, properties and equipment totaled $5.7 million at September 30, 1996. See Note 6 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Coastal Federal uses the services of an independent data processing service to process customer records and monetary transactions, post deposit and general ledger entries and record activity in installment lending, loan servicing and loan originations. Item 3. Legal Proceedings The Bank is a defendant in two significant lawsuits as summarized below. The first action commenced on August 9, 1993, and the Plaintiff is seeking approximately $400,000 in damages. The Plaintiff contended that the Bank breached its fiduciary duties in handling of their accounts. The Bank defended this suit and was found without damages on October 28, 1996 by the South Carolina Circuit Court. The Plaintiff appealed this lawsuit on November 12, 1996. At this date, the Bank does not know if or when the action will go to trial. The Bank will continue to vigorously defend this suit and does not anticipate any settlement discussions. The second lawsuit involves a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coastal Mortgage Bankers & Realty Company, Inc. An answer to this suit was filed on October 29, 1993 on behalf of the Joint Venture. The Plaintiff's complaint was amended to add additional Defendants on June 25, 1994. The Plaintiff alleges construction deficiencies and seeks damages in excess of $15.0 million. The cause of action is negligent construction, breach of implied warranty of workmanship, habitability and fitness. A subsidiary of the Bank is a one-third owner in the joint venture company which is being sued. The joint venture is vigorously defending this suit. Based upon the present status of these cases, the Corporation's understanding of the facts in each case, and discussion with its legal representatives, the Corporation does not believe that any of these lawsuits represent a material FAS 5 contingency which would require accrual or financial statement disclosure. As a result, the Corporation has not established any specific allowances for the suits. Due to the nature of the uncertainty of litigation, the Corporation can not predict the amount of loss, if any, that may ultimately result from this litigation. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Not applicable. PART II Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters The information contained under the section captioned "Market for the Corporation's Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters" in the Corporation's Annual Report to Stockholders for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 1996 ("Annual Report") is incorporated herein by reference. Item 6. Selected Financial Data The information contained in the section captioned "Selected Financial Highlights" in the Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The information contained in the section captioned "Management's Discussion and Analysis" in the Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data The consolidated financial statements contained in the Annual Report which are listed under Item 14 herein are incorporated herein by reference. Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure The registrant has not, within the 24 months before the date of the most recent financial statements, changed its accountants, nor have there been any disagreements on accounting and financial disclosures. Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant The information contained under the section captioned "Proposal I -- Election of Directors" in the Bank's definitive proxy statement for the Bank's 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Proxy Statement") is incorporated herein by reference. Certain executive officers of the Bank also serve as executive officers of the Corporation. The day-to-day management duties of the executive officers of the Corporation and the Bank relate primarily to their duties as to the Bank. Executive Officers of the Registrant Name, Age and Position Business Experience Michael C. Gerald, 47, Mr. Gerald has been associated with President, Chief Executive Coastal Federal since 1974 and serves as Officer and a Director Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and Bank. Mr. Gerald also serves as Director and President of Coastal Mortgage Bankers & Realty Company, Inc., as a Director of Coastal Federal Mortgage, Coastal Investments Corporation and Coastal Technology Solutions. He currently serves on the Board of Visitors of Coastal Carolina University's Wall School of Business Administration and Computer Science, the Governmental Affairs Committee of America's Community Bankers, the Board of Directors of the Institute of Financial Education, the Board of Trustees of the Springmaid Villas Art Museum and is a member of the Coastal Education Foundation. Jimmy R. Graham, 48, Mr. Graham serves as Executive Vice Executive Vice President and President and Information Systems Group Information Systems Group Leader of Coastal Federal. Mr. Graham Leader serves as Executive Vice President of Coastal Financial Corporation and President and CEO of Coastal Technology Solutions. He has been associated with the Bank since 1977. Jerry L. Rexroad, CPA, 36, Mr. Rexroad joined the Company in April Executive Vice President and 1995 and is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Chief Financial Officer of Coastal Federal and Coastal Financial Corporation. Mr. Rexroad also serves as the Chief Financial Officer and a Director for Coastal Federal Mortgage Bankers & Realty Company, Inc., Coastal Investments Corporation, Coastal Technology Solutions and Coastal Federal Mortgage. He currently serves as Chairman Elect of the Junior Achievement Board of Directors and Advisory Council of Horry County. He is a Past Chairman of the Board and Treasurer of Junior Achievement of Greenville. Mr. Rexroad is the Vice President of the Financial Manager's Society of South Carolina. He is a certified public accountant, and is a member of the AICPA and SCACPA. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Rexroad was a partner with KPMG Peat Marwick LLP where he was partner in charge of the Financial Institutions practice in South Carolina. Allen W. Griffin, 36, Mr. Griffin is currently Executive Vice Executive Vice President President and Sales Servicing Group and Sales Servicing Leader for Coastal Federal. He also Group Leader serves as an Executive Vice President of the Corporation. He has been associated with the Bank for the past ten years. Mr. Griffin is a Director of the Myrtle Beach Rotary Club and is also a Director of the Eastern Group of Robert Morris Associates Chapter and past Director of the YMCA, Junior Achievement and vocational rehabilitation. Phillip G. Stalvey, 40, Mr. Stalvey is Executive Vice President Executive Vice President and Sales Group Leader for the Bank. He and Sales Group Leader also serves as an Executive Vice President of the Corporation and is a director of Coastal Federal Mortgage. He has been associated with Coastal Federal for the past 15 years. In addition, Mr. Stalvey is the past President and Director of the Myrtle Beach Civitan Club, a committee member of a local Scout Troop, and Commissioner on the City of Myrtle Beach Planning and Zoning Board. Susan J. Cooke, 46, Ms. Cooke is Vice President and Vice President and Corporate Secretary for Coastal Federal, Corporate Secretary Corporate Secretary for Coastal Financial Corporation, Coastal Mortgage Bankers & Realty Company, Inc., Coastal Investments Corporation and Coastal Technology Solutions. Ms. Cooke has been employed with Coastal Federal for nine years. She is a member of the American Business Women's Association and the National Association for Female Executives. Item 11. Executive Compensation The information contained under the section captioned "Proposal I -- Election of Directors -- Remuneration of Executive Officers" in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management (a) Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners Information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned "Voting Securities and Principal Holders Thereof" of the Proxy Statement. (b) Security Ownership of Management Information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the sections captioned "Proposal I -- Election of Directors" and "Voting Securities and Principal Holders Thereof" of the Proxy Statement. (c) Management of the Corporation knows of no arrangements, including any pledge by any person of securities of the Corporation, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the registrant. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned "Proposal I -- Election of Directors" and "Voting Securities and Principal Holders Thereof" in the Proxy Statement. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. COASTAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION Date: December 27, 1996 By: /s/ Michael C. Gerald --------------------- Michael C. Gerald President/Chief Executive Officer (Duly Authorized Representative) Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By:/s/ James T. Clemmons By:/s/ Michael C. Gerald - --------------------- ------------------------- James T. Clemmons Michael C. Gerald Chairman of the Board President/Chief Executive Officer and a Director (Principal Executive Officer) Date: December 27, 1996 Date: December 27, 1996 By: /s/ Jerry L. Rexroad By: /s/ Wilson B. Springs - ------------------------- ------------------------- Jerry L. Rexroad Wilson B. Springs Executive Vice President Director and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Date: December 27, 1996 Date: December 27, 1996 By: /s/ James C. Benton By: /s/ Samuel A. Smart - ----------------------- ----------------------- James C. Benton Samuel A. Smart Director Director Date: December 27, 1996 Date: December 27, 1996 By: /s/ Harold D. Clardy By:/s/James P. Creel - ------------------------ -------------------- Harold D. Clardy James P. Creel Director Director Date: December 27, 1996 Date: December 27, 1996 By: /s/ G. David Bishop - ----------------------- G. David Bishop Director Date: December 27, 1996 PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K 1. Independent Auditors' Report* 2. All Financial Statements* (a) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of September 30, 1995 and 1996. (b) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended September 30, 1994, 1995 and 1996. (c) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended September 30, 1994, 1995 and 1996. (d) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended September 30, 1994, 1995 and 1996. (e) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 3. All schedules have been omitted as the required information is either inapplicable or included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 4. Exhibits 3 (a) Certificate of Incorporation of Coastal Financial Corporation** 3 (b) Bylaws of Coastal Financial Corporation** 10 (a) Employment Agreement with Michael C. Gerald*** (b) Employment Agreement with Jerry L. Rexroad*** (c) Employment Agreement with Phillip G. Stalvey*** (d) Employment Agreement with Allen W. Griffin*** (e) Employment Agreement with Jimmy R. Graham*** (f) Employment Agreement with Richard L. Granger*** (g) Employment Agreement with Robert S. O'Harra*** (h) 1990 Stock Option Plan*** (i) Directors Performance Plan**** 13 Annual Report to Stockholders for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 1996* 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant 23 Consent of Independent Auditors 5. No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the last quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report. - ----------------- * Incorporated by reference from the Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996, attached as an exhibit hereto. ** Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 26, 1990. *** Incorporated by reference to 1995 Form 10K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 1995. **** Incorporated by reference to the proxy statement for the 1996 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.