U.S. 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 OR [ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to For the year ended: Commission File No.: December 31, 1998 0-22836 SOUTHERN FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 54-1779978 (State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer or of incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 37 East Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 (Address of principal executive office)(Zip Code) (540) 349-3900 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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 $0.01 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 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 considered herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of the Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ] The aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant computed by reference to the last reported bid price of such stock as of February 26, 1999 was $14,710,127 (726,426 shares @ $20.25 per share). For purposes of this computation, it is assumed that directors, executive officers and persons beneficially owning more than 5% of the Common Stock of the registrant are affiliates. As of February 26, 1999, there were 1,603,220 shares of the registrant's Common Stock outstanding. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE I. Portions of Annual Report to Stockholders for the Year Ended December 31, 1998 incorporated by reference into certain items of Parts I. and II. II. Portions of Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 29, 1999 incorporated by reference into certain items of Part III. PART I. ITEM 1. BUSINESS GENERAL Southern Financial Bancorp, Inc. ("Southern Financial" or "the Bancorp") was incorporated in Virginia as a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. On December 1, 1995, Southern Financial Bancorp, Inc. acquired all of the outstanding shares of Southern Financial Bank. Southern Financial Bank, formerly Southern Financial Federal Savings Bank, converted from a savings bank to a state chartered commercial bank effective December 1, 1995. The only activity of the Bancorp is to own and control all of the capital stock of Southern Financial Bank. Hereafter, references to Southern Financial and the Bancorp include the activities of Southern Financial Bank. Headquartered in Warrenton, Virginia, the Bancorp serves the retail and commercial financial market as a deposit and loan specialist from eleven full service offices located in Warrenton, Herndon, Middleburg, Winchester, Leesburg, Fairfax, Sterling and Woodbridge, Virginia. Southern Financial's defined market area forms a semi-circle to the west of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area roughly centered on Warrenton. The counties included in the defined market area where the Bancorp currently operates branches include: Loudoun (Middleburg, Leesburg and Sterling branches), Fauquier (Warrenton branches), Fairfax (Herndon and Fairfax branches), Frederick (Winchester branches) and Prince William (Woodbridge branch). Other counties in the defined market area include: Spotsylvania, Culpeper, Rappahanock, Clarke and the three counties in the West Virginia panhandle. The inner ring of the semi-circle that comprises the Bancorp's market area is the bedroom community for the close-in greater Metropolitan Washington commercial centers that have grown up in Northern Virginia in the past 30 years. As the economy of the Metropolitan Washington area has diversified away from its concentration in government and government-related employment, the Dulles Corridor has developed into a major center for communication and high-tech activities. In the process, Reston, Herndon, Tysons Corner and Fairfax have become important employment centers in their own right much as Stamford and White Plains have done outside Manhattan. As a consequence, the commutable radius has pushed west out to Loudoun and Fauquier Counties and south and southwest to Stafford, Spotsylvania and Prince William Counties. The branch locations in these areas situate Southern Financial to take advantage of the rapid economic growth of these communities. The principal business of the Bancorp is the acquisition of deposits from the general public through its home and branch offices and use of these deposits to fund its loan and investment portfolios. The Bancorp seeks to be a full service community bank which provides a wide variety of financial services to its middle market corporate clients as well as to its retail clients. The Bancorp is an active commercial lender that often lends in conjunction with the Small Business Administration ("SBA") 504 and 7(a) loan programs. In addition, the Bancorp is an active residential construction lender and offers its retail clients a full menu of permanent residential mortgage loan alternatives. The Bancorp also invests funds in mortgage-backed securities, securities issued by Agencies of the Federal Government, obligations of counties and municipalities, corporate obligations and preferred stock of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. The principal sources of funds for the Bancorp's lending and investment activities are deposits, amortization and repayment of loans, proceeds from the sales of loans, prepayments from mortgage-backed securities, repayments of maturing investment securities, FHLB advances and other borrowed money. Principal sources of revenue are interest and fees on loans and investment securities and gains from the sale of loans, as well as fee income derived from the maintenance of deposit accounts. The Bancorp's principal expenses include interest paid on deposits and advances from the FHLB and other borrowings, and operating expenses. LENDING ACTIVITIES The principal lending activity of the Bancorp is the origination of loans on commercial real estate primarily through various lending programs of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) program. The Bancorp is a Preferred Lender in the Richmond District of SBA and a Certified Lender in the Washington, D.C. District. In addition, the Bancorp makes conventional and government fixed and adjustable rate real estate loans to enable borrowers to purchase or refinance one-to-four-family, owner-occupied residential properties. The Bancorp also makes owner-occupied residential construction loans secured by first liens on the properties to which they relate. At December 31, 1998, approximately 80% of the Bancorp's total loan portfolio, or $107.3 million, consisted of loans secured by real estate. The Bancorp also makes commercial business and secured and unsecured consumer loans. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LENDING U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION LENDING Approximately 68% ($44.2 million) of Southern Financial's nonresidential real estate lending is done in conjunction with the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs. The SBA 7(a) and 504 Loan Programs are economic development programs of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Small Business Administration, in cooperation with banks and other lending institutions, finances the expansion of small businesses. As noted above, Southern Financial is a Preferred SBA Lender in the Richmond District Office and a Certified Lender in the Washington, D. C. District Office. Section 7(a) loans may be used for the purchase of real estate, construction, renovation or leasehold improvements, as well as machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures, inventory, and in some instances, working capital and debt refinance. Start-up businesses are eligible. The SBA guarantees up to 80% of the loan balance under the 7(a) Program. At December 31, 1998, Southern Financial had $3.4 million in SBA 7(a) real estate loans, which represents 5.2% of total nonresidential mortgage loans receivable. The 504 Program is used to finance long-term fixed assets, primarily real estate and large/heavy equipment. The 504 Program is an economic development program designed to create new jobs or retain existing jobs. The credit structure of the 504 Program gives borrowers access to 90% financing of the project 50% is provided by the financial institution (in the form of a first trust) and 40% is provided by the certified development company (the 504 representative) with a second trust. The borrower provides the remaining 10% of the funds required for the project. Of the bank's $64.9 million in non-residential mortgages, 62.8% ($40.8 million) are 504 loans. During the year ended December 31, 1998, Southern Financial originated $12 million in loans under the 504 Program. COMMERCIAL PERMANENT LENDING. Southern Financial offers an extensive array of commercial real estate loans. These loans are serving both the investor and owner occupied facility market. At December 31, 1998, approximately 32% ($20.7 million) of the Bancorp's non-residential mortgages are investor and owner-occupied real estate loans. These loans are secured by real estate with collateral loan-to-values averaging less than 70%. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION LENDING. Southern Financial is involved in financing the construction phase of small business projects prior to the project being approved by the SBA. To a lesser extent, the Bancorp also provides commercial construction financing for projects outside of the SBA programs. At December 31, 1998, approximately 8% of the Bancorp's loan portfolio consisted of nonresidential construction loans. COMMERCIAL BUSINESS LENDING In general, commercial business loans involve somewhat more credit risk than do residential mortgage loans and real estate backed commercial loans and, therefore, usually yield a higher return to Southern Financial. The increased credit risk for commercial business loans is due to the type of collateral securing these loans. The increased risk also derives from the expectation that commercial loans generally will be serviced principally from the business operations conducted, and such operations may not be successful and, hence, may lead to default on the loan. Historical trends have shown these types of loans to have higher delinquencies than mortgage loans. Therefore, Southern Financial utilizes the Section 7(a) Program of the SBA to reduce the inherent risk associated with this type of lending. The real estate loan, as a collateral loan, is a stable asset. At December 31, 1998, Southern Financial had $24.8 million in commercial business loans, which represent 18% of the Bancorp's total loans receivable. Of the bank's $24.8 million in non-mortgage business loans, 70% ($17.3 million) are SBA 7(a) loans backed by a guaranty of 75% or 80%. During the year ended December 31, 1998, Southern Financial originated and closed $11.9 million in loans under the 7(a) Program and sold $8 million on the secondary market. RESIDENTIAL LENDING The Bancorp makes fixed and adjustable rate, first mortgage loans with terms up to 30 years. It offers second mortgages in conjunction with its own first mortgages or those of other lenders. These second mortgages typically have terms of 5 to 15 years and have rates 2% to 3% above the prevailing rate for fixed rate and adjustable rate first mortgages at the time of origination. Southern Financial makes construction loans and permanent loans on individual single family residences and on other residential properties. Construction loans generally have interest rates of prime plus one to two percent and fees of one to three points, loan-to-value ratios of 80% or less based on current appraisals and terms of generally nine months or less. In the case of conventional loans, Southern Financial typically lends up to 80% of the appraised value of single-family residences. The Bancorp requires private mortgage insurance for loans exceeding 80% of the appraised value. Residential mortgage loans are secured by single-family homes. At December 31, 1998, loans secured by residential property, both permanent and construction, totaled $31.2 million, which represented approximately 23% of total loans receivable. Approximately 19% of the total loans receivable consisted of loans secured by permanent mortgages on one-to-four family residential property. CONSUMER LENDING Southern Financial offers various types of secured and unsecured consumer loans. These loans are offered as a convenience to its customer base since these products are not the focus of the bank's lending activities. At December 31, 1998, Southern Financial had $2.4 million in consumer loans which represents 2% of the total loans receivable. INCOME FROM LENDING ACTIVITIES Interest on loans, gains on sale of loans, and loan fees and service charges amounted to approximately 64% of Southern Financial's total revenue for the year ended December 31, 1998. Income from loan origination fees and other fees are sources of income which vary with the volume and type of loans and commitments made and with competitive and economic conditions. LOAN PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION The following table sets forth the composition of the Bancorp's loan portfolio during the periods indicated: At December 31, At June 30, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (amounts in thousands) Mortgage: Residential $26,046 19% $30,421 24% $35,033 32% $37,583 35% $ 40,123 43% Nonresidential 64,890 48% 57,160 43% 46,549 42% 36,742 35% 29,216 31% Construction: Residential 5,185 4% 6,534 5% 5,616 5% 8,516 8% 8,460 9% Nonresidential 11,214 8% 13,161 10% 7,510 7% 11,029 10% 5,941 6% ----------- ------- ----------- ------ ----------- ------ ----------------- ---------- ------ Total Mortgage 107,335 80% 107,276 82% 94,708 86% 93,870 88% 83,740 89% ----------- ------- ----------- ------ ----------- ------ ----------------- ---------- ------ Nonmortgage: Business 24,773 18% 21,253 16% 12,198 11% 9,265 9% 7,601 9% Consumer 2,425 2% 3,093 2% 3,294 3% 2,761 3% 2,238 2% ----------- ------- ----------- ------ ----------- ------ ----------------- ---------- ------ Total Nonmortgage 27,198 20% 24,346 18% 15,492 14% 12,026 12% 9,839 11% ----------- ------- ----------- ------ ----------- ------ ----------------- ---------- ------ Gross Loans 134,533 100% 131,622 100% 110,200 100% 105,896 100% 93,579 100% Less: Deferred Fees 837 627 412 455 442 Allowance for Loan Losses 2,051 2,037 1,501 1,190 1,057 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- Total Loans Receivable, Net $131,645 $128,958 $108,287 $104,251 $ 92,080 =========== =========== =========== =========== ========== The following table sets forth the scheduled maturity of selected loans as of December 31, 1998: Over 1 Year Through 5 Years Over 5 years One Year Fixed Floating Fixed Floating or Less Rate Rate Rate Rate Total ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- (amounts in thousands) Construction: Residential $ 5,185 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 5,185 Nonresidential 10,967 - 247 - - 11,214 Business 11,702 2,670 2,728 994 6,679 24,773 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Total $ 27,854 $ 2,670 $ 2,975 $ 994 $ 6,679 $ 41,172 ============= ============= ============= ============= ============= ============= LOAN UNDERWRITING POLICIES Because future loan losses are so closely intertwined with its associated underwriting policy, Southern Financial has instituted what it believes is a stringent loan underwriting policy. Its underwriting guidelines are tailored for particular credit types, including lines of credit, revolving credit facilities, demand loans, term loans, equipment loans, real estate loans, SBA loans, stand-by letters of credit and unsecured loans. More specifically, it is Southern Financial's policy to encourage all loan applicants for sound and lawful purposes, regardless of race, religion or creed. Extensions of credit will be made if the criteria of creditworthiness, likelihood of repayment and proximity to market areas served indicate that such extensions of credit will provide acceptable profitability to the Bancorp. 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. All property valuations are performed by independent outside appraisers who are reviewed by the Vice President of Real Estate Lending who reports his findings annually to Southern Financial's Board of Directors. It is the Bancorp's policy to retain a mortgage creating a valid lien on real estate and to obtain a title insurance policy that insures the property is free of encumbrances. Also required from the borrower is hazard insurance, and flood insurance is required if the property is in a flood plain as designated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Most borrowers are also required to advance funds on a monthly basis from which Southern Financial makes disbursements for items such as real estate taxes, private mortgage insurance (required when the loan to value ratio exceeds 80%) and hazard insurance. Under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 ("FIRREA"), the aggregate amount of loans that Southern Financial may make to one borrower is limited to 15% of the Bancorp's unimpaired capital and surplus. The maximum amount of loans that Southern Financial could have made to one borrower as of December 31, 1998 was approximately $3.1 million based on 15% of its unimpaired capital and surplus. As of December 31, 1998, the largest aggregate amount of such loans by Southern Financial to any one borrower was $3.1 million. All commercial loans must be approved by the Chief Executive Officer and one other authorized officer prior to disbursement of funds. In cases where the loan amount exceeds $250,000 as to real estate or $150,000 on other loans, the commercial loan must be approved by the Credit Committee and further reported to the full Board of Directors. The information regarding the loan and its borrower must include financial statements. Supporting financial data must be verified by bank references, trade credit checks and similar procedures. In addition, commercial loan files are generally reviewed on an annual basis to ensure both the quality and timeliness of the information contained. Interest rates charged by Southern Financial are affected primarily by competitive market factors. These factors include general economic conditions, monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Bank, legislative tax policies and government budgetary matters. The Credit Committee, which consists of two outside members of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for the qualitative review of the loan portfolio, for approving all loans exceeding lending officers' authorities ($250,000 on real estate loans and $150,000 on other loans) and for assuring compliance with all of the Board's policies and procedures as well as all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations. All loans approved by the Credit Committee are reported to the full Board of Directors at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Individual lending authorities are determined by the Chief Executive Officer based on the individual's technical ability and must be agreed to by the Credit Committee. All authorities are reviewed at least annually by the full Board of Directors. When a borrower fails to make a required payment, Southern Financial attempts to cause the deficiency to be cured by contacting the borrower. After 17 days, a reminder notice is sent indicating that a late charge has been levied. After 30 days delinquency, the borrower is contacted by phone and responses are documented. After 90 days, if the loan has not been brought current or an acceptable arrangement is not worked out with the borrower, Southern Financial will institute measures to remedy the default, including commencing foreclosure action with respect to mortgage loans and repossessions of collateral in the case of consumer loans. If foreclosure is effected, the property is sold at a public auction in which Southern Financial may participate as a bidder. If Southern Financial is the successful bidder, the acquired real estate property is then included in its real estate owned account until it is sold. Such assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value net of estimated selling costs. To the extent there is a decline in value, that amount is charged to operating expense. PAST DUE LOANS AND NONPERFORMING ASSETS The following table sets forth information regarding past due loans and nonperforming assets as of the periods indicated: At December 31, At June 30, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- (amounts in thousands) Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Delinquent Residential $ - $ - $ - $ 878 $ 607 Nonresidential - - 28 - 196 Business 225 1 - - - Consumer 11 - - 3 2 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Total 236 1 28 881 805 ============= ============= ============= ============= ============= Nonperforming Loans Residential 291 443 321 541 - Nonresidential 1,033 1,002 1,257 - - Business 659 - 49 - 39 Consumer - - 7 50 15 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Subtotal 1,983 1,445 1,634 591 54 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Real Estate Owned Residential 72 176 340 357 387 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Total Nonperforming Assets $ 2,055 $ 1,621 $ 1,974 $ 948 $ 441 ============= ============= ============= ============= ============= Nonperforming Assets to Total Assets 0.91% 0.72% 1.03% 0.58% 0.28% ============= ============= ============= ============= ============= The Bancorp's loss and delinquency experience on its residential real estate loan portfolio has been limited by a number of factors, including the Bancorp's underwriting standards. Whether Southern Financial's loss and delinquency experience will increase significantly depends upon the value of the real estate securing its loans, economic factors such as an increase in unemployment as well as the overall economy of the region. As a result of economic conditions and other factors beyond its control, the Bancorp's future loss and delinquency experience cannot be accurately predicted. However, management has provided an allowance for loan losses which it believes will be adequate to absorb future losses. At December 31, 1998, loans totaling $1.7 million were classified as potential problem loans that are not reported in the table above. The loans are subject to management attention and their classification is reviewed on a quarterly basis. At December 31, 1998, all of the potential problem loans were adequately secured in the opinion of management. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES Management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance at least quarterly. As a result of that process, loans are categorized as to doubtful, substandard and/or special mention. Each quarter the Board of Directors considers a review of the loans in Southern Financial's portfolio, conducts an evaluation of the credit quality and reviews the adequacy of the loan loss provision, recommending changes as may from time to time be required. In establishing the appropriate classification for specific assets, management takes into account, among other factors, the estimated value of the underlying collateral, the borrower's ability to repay, the borrower's payment history and the current delinquent status. The remaining loan portfolio is evaluated for potential loss exposure by examining the growth and composition of the portfolio, previous loss experience, current delinquency levels, industry concentration and the general economic condition. The allowance for loan losses represents management's estimate of an amount adequate to provide for potential losses inherent in the loan portfolio in the normal course of business. However, there are additional risks of future losses that cannot be quantified precisely or attributed to particular loans or classes of loans. Because those risks include general economic trends as well as conditions affecting individual borrowers, management's judgement of the allowance necessary is approximate. The Bancorp has also contracted with an outside, independent company to perform a detailed loan review, including an assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. The allowance is also subject to regulatory examinations and determination as to the adequacy of the allowance in comparison to peer institutions identified by the regulatory agencies. The following table summarizes activity in the Bancorp's allowance for loan losses during the periods indicated. Six Months Year Ended Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, June 30, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 -------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- (amounts in thousands) Allowance at Beginning of Period $ 2,037 $ 1,501 $ 1,190 $ 1,057 $ 1,008 Provision for Losses 975 880 695 150 60 Charge-offs: Residential (221) (65) (8) - - Nonresidential (261) (200) (300) - - Business (492) (77) (38) (16) - Consumer (3) (27) (43) (1) (11) -------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- Total Charge-offs (977) (369) (389) (17) (11) -------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- Recoveries: Residential - 12 - - - Business 13 6 3 - - Consumer 3 7 2 - - -------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- Total Recoveries 16 25 5 - - -------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- Net Charge-offs (961) (344) (384) (17) (11) -------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- Allowance at End of Period $ 2,051 $ 2,037 $ 1,501 $ 1,190 $ 1,057 ============== =============== =============== ============== ============== Loans at End of Period $ 133,696 $ 130,995 $ 109,788 $ 105,441 $ 93,137 Ratio of Allowance to Loans 1.53% 1.56% 1.37% 1.13% 1.13% The following table summarizes the composition of the Allowance for Loan Losses. At December 31, At June 30, 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (amounts in thousands) Mortgage: Residential $ 68 3% $ 140 7% $ 152 10% $ 413 35% $ 79 7% Nonresidential 751 37% 1,162 57% 708 47% 249 21% 188 18% Construction: Residential 21 1% 27 1% 23 2% 123 10% 254 24% Nonresidential 46 2% 43 2% 131 9% 133 11% 227 21% Nonmortgage: Business 687 33% 438 22% 382 25% 219 18% 262 25% Consumer 38 2% 41 2% 105 7% 53 4% 47 4% Unallocated 440 21% 186 9% - 0% - 0% - 0% ---------- ------ -------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------- ------ ---------- ----- Allowance for Loan Losses $ 2,051 100% $ 2,037 100% $ 1,501 100% $ 1,190 100% $ 1,057 100% ========== ====== ======== ======= =========== ======= ========== ====== ========== ===== The Bancorp has allocated the allowance according to the amount deemed to be reasonably necessary to provide for the possibility of losses being incurred within each of the above categories of loans. These figures are based on gross loans. The allocation of the allowances as shown in the table above should not be interpreted as an indication that loan losses in future years will occur in the same proportions or that the allocation indicates future loan loss trends. Furthermore, the portion allocated to each loan category is not the total amount available for future losses that might occur within such categories since the total allowance is a general allowance applicable to the entire portfolio. INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES The following table sets forth the Bancorp's investment portfolio as of the periods indicated: December 31, December 31, December 31, 1998 1997 1996 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- (amounts in thousands) Available-for-sale securities: FHLMC preferred stock $ 3,808 $ 3,866 $ 4,310 FHLMC MBS 11,996 - - GNMA MBS 3,826 - - FNMA MBS 29,671 782 903 Collateralized mortgage obligations 1,527 - - Commercial MBS 18,044 - - Obligations of counties and municipalities 3,234 - - Corporate obligations 989 - - U.S. Government agency obligations 949 - - ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- $ 74,044 $ 4,648 $ 5,213 =================== ================= ================= Held-to-maturity securities: FHLMC MBS $ 4,091 $ 6,078 $ 7,300 GNMA MBS 24,305 42,471 27,388 FNMA MBS 6,780 27,075 21,982 Collateralized mortgage obligations 1,015 4,203 6,547 Obligations of counties and municipalities 1,960 - - U.S. Government agency obligations - 642 2,000 ------------------- ----------------- ----------------- $ 38,151 $ 80,469 $ 65,217 =================== ================= ================= SOURCE OF FUNDS DEPOSITS Deposit accounts have been the primary source of the Bancorp's funds for use in lending, making other investments, and for other general business purposes. In addition to deposits, Southern Financial obtains funds from loan repayments, maturing investments, loan sales, cash flows generated from operations and FHLB advances. Borrowings may be used as an alternative source of lower costing funds or to fund the origination of certain assets. The following table shows the average balances and rates (presented on a monthly average basis) for the Bancorp's deposits for the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, (amounts in thousands) 1998 1997 1996 ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ----------------------------- Average Average Average Average Average Average Balance Rate Balance Rate Balance Rate --------------- ---------- --------------- ---------- --------------- ----------- Demand $ 16,315 0.00% $ 9,878 0.00% $ 6,658 0.00% Interest checking 17,479 1.22% 15,720 1.18% 14,755 1.44% Money market and savings 25,369 3.05% 22,834 3.33% 21,066 3.37% Certificates of deposit 155,208 5.76% 135,863 5.71% 115,672 5.63% --------------- --------------- --------------- $ 214,370 $ 184,296 $ 158,151 =============== =============== =============== Weighted average rate 4.63% 4.73% 4.70% ----- ----- ----- The following table sets forth by time remaining until maturity Southern Financial's certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more at December 31, 1998: Time Deposits of Maturity Period $100,000 or More - --------------- ----------------------- (amounts in thousands) Three months or less $ 28,038 Over three months through twelve months 21,114 Over twelve months 5,008 ----------------------- Total $ 54,160 ======================= BORROWINGS Borrowings consist of short-term advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ("FHLB"). The following table sets forth information regarding the Bancorp's borrowings for the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 1998 1997 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Balance $ 3,500 $ 4,000 $ 8,500 Average Balance for the Period 4,907 5,979 6,077 Maximum Month-end Balance During the Period 13,500 8,500 12,000 Average Interest Rate for the Period 5.50% 5.59% 5.63% Weighted Average Interest Rate at the End of the Period 5.15% 5.95% 6.57% COMPETITION Southern Financial experiences substantial competition in attracting and retaining savings deposits and in lending funds. The primary factors in competing for savings deposits are convenient office locations and rates offered. Direct competition for savings deposits comes from other commercial banks and thrift institutions. Additional significant competition for savings deposits comes from money market mutual funds and corporate and government securities which may yield more attractive interest rates than insured depository institutions are willing to pay. The primary factors in competing for loans are interest rate and loan origination fees and the range of services offered. Competition for origination of real estate loans normally comes from other commercial banks, thrift institutions, mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers and insurance companies. EMPLOYEES At December 31, 1998, Southern Financial employed 79 full-time equivalent persons. Management considers its relations with its employees to be good. The employees are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. THE YEAR 2000 Until recently, many companies had operating computer applications which used only two digits to identify a year in the date field. These applications were designed and developed without considering the potential impact of the rapidly approaching millennium. If these fields were not corrected computer applications could fail or create a magnitude of erroneous results in the Year 2000. Therefore, in order to effectively address the Year 2000 concerns, Southern Financial Bank's Board of Directors approved a Plan to mitigate the risks associated with the Year 2000. This Plan, which is managed as outlined by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council ("FFEIC") addresses the essential five phases: Awareness, Assessment, Renovation, Validation and Implementation. The Awareness and Assessment phases of the Plan were completed in 1998. The Bank has ensured that customers received statement stuffers and newsletters apprising them of the status of the Plan. Year 2000 status updates have been incorporated into the Bank's website, www.southernfinancialbank.com and are regularly updated. The Bank contacted its material business partners to determine their state of readiness and the potential impact on the Company by sending letters to them requesting updates on their own year 2000 initiatives. Through these endeavors, systems were upgraded and tested to ensure meeting Year 2000 Readiness. Those systems that do not meet Year 2000 requirements have been replaced. The phases of the Plan which include Renovation, Validation and Implementation were completed by December 31, 1998. The Bank completed upgrading and/or replacements of the entire Bank's branch operating computer systems ahead of schedule. The upgrades and/or replacements of the computers were necessitated by the requirement to perform end-to-end testing with Intrieve, Inc, the Bank's data processing system provider, on November 8, 1998. All Intrieve-related systems passed the Year 2000 performance test. Additionally, the EFT operating systems have been tested to confirm the capability to receive and send account information. EFT systems include the ATM Network and Direct Teller System. Through a partnership with Intrieve, Inc., OnLine Resources Corporation, ("ORCC"), based in McLean, Va., manages Southern OnLine, the bank's remote banking service, with all transactions flowing through the EFT system. ORCC received Year 2000 certification in February 1999. Testing between Intrieve and ORCC will be scheduled for the second quarter of 1999. Since Intrieve, Inc., is responsible for the major portion of the Bank's Year 2000 Plan, continued focus will be directed throughout 1999. Intrieve is actively addressing all issues associated with this time critical issue. Intrieve has completed the upgrades for its mission critical system for Year 2000 Readiness. Additionally, throughout 1999, Intrieve, Inc., will continue to test and further develop their systems. The Bank, as well as Intrieve, Inc., is focusing on the completion of its Year 2000 Contingency Plan, which is due for completion June 30, 1999. This critical phase of the Plan provides the details concerning how the Bank will operate in the event there are system failures, power failures, etc. Southern Financial's Plan will outline how the branches and the corporate office will function if circumstances are presented which affect the normal course of business. On the other hand, while unlikely, it is acknowledged that the Bank's failure to successfully implement its Year 2000 Plan or to adequately assess the likelihood of events relating to the Year 2000 issue, could have a material adverse impact on operations. Therefore, based on the severity of the situation, Intrieve could readily implement their disaster recovery systems to permit continuing to provide data processing services. Additionally, Intrieve, Inc., has implemented two additional services, the first being a special trial balance run on December 25, 1999. This information will prove to be critical if system communications are affected on the first day of business in Year 2000. Secondly, Intrieve will provide a communications connectivity test opportunity on January 1, 2000 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. The purpose of this test is to verify transmission functionality before opening the doors for business on January 3, 2000. All branches will participate in this critical test as a means of preventative action. The total costs associated with becoming Year 2000 compliant are expected to be less than $100 thousand and are not expected to have a material impact on the results of operations. As of December 31, 1998, the Bank had incurred approximately $50 thousand of costs to become Year 2000 compliant. Intrieve, Inc., the Bank's data processing system provider, has made substantial investments in software and hardware to become Year 2000 compliant. Costs related to these investments have not been passed on to Southern Financial. The costs of the project and the date on which the Bank plans to complete the Year 2000 Contingency Plan are based on management's best estimates. There can be no assurance that these estimates will be achieved and actual results could differ from those plans. REGULATION Set forth below is a brief description of certain laws and regulations that relate to the regulation of Southern Financial. The description of these laws and regulations, as well as descriptions of laws and regulations contained elsewhere herein, does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to applicable laws and regulations. GENERAL Southern Financial is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 as amended. As a bank holding company, Southern Financial is supervised by the Board Of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("FRB") and is required to file reports with the FRB and provide such additional information as the FRB may require. Southern Financial is also subject to Virginia laws regarding financial institution holding companies administered by the Bureau of Financial Institutions of the State Corporation Commission of Virginia. The Bank is also affected by rules and regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). Southern Financial is a member of the Federal Reserve System and the FHLB of Atlanta. The various laws and regulations administered by the regulatory agencies affect corporate practices, expansion of business, and provisions of services. Also, monetary and fiscal policies of the United States directly affect bank loans and deposits and thus may affect the Bancorp's earnings. The future impact of these policies and of the continuing regulatory changes in the financial services industry cannot be predicted. FIRREA Under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 ("FIRREA"), certain independent appraisal requirements are imposed upon a bank's real estate lending activities, and certain loan-to-value restrictions are imposed on a bank's real estate lending activities. The Bancorp's regulators have promulgated regulations in these areas. Further, under FIRREA the failure to meet capital guidelines could subject a bank to a variety of enforcement remedies available to federal regulatory authorities, including termination of deposit insurance by the FDIC. FDICIA The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Act of 1991 ("FDICIA"), which became law in December, 1991, required each federal banking agency to revise its risk-based capital standards to ensure that those standards take adequate account of interest rate risk, concentration of credit risk and the risks of non-traditional activities. In addition, pursuant to FDICIA, each federal banking agency has promulgated regulations, specifying the levels at which a financial institution would be considered "well capitalized", "adequately capitalized", "under capitalized", "significantly under capitalized", or "critically under capitalized", and to take certain mandatory and discretionary supervisory actions based on the capital level of the institution. Under the FRB's regulations implementing the prompt corrective action provisions, an institution shall be deemed to be (i) "well capitalized" if it has total risk-based capital of 10% or more, has a Tier I risk-based capital ratio of 6% or more, has a leverage capital ratio of 5% or more and is not subject to any order or final capital directive to meet and maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure, (ii)"adequately capitalized" if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8% or more, a Tier I risk-based ratio of 4% or more and a leverage capital ratio of 4% or more (3% 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%, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio that is less than 4% or a leverage capital ratio that is less than 4% (3% in certain circumstances), (iv) "significantly undercapitalized" if it has a total risk-based capital ratio that is less than 6%, a Tier I risk-based capital ratio that is less than 3% or a leverage capital ratio that is less than 3% and (v) "critically undercapitalized" if it has a ratio of tangible equity to total assets that is equal to or less than 2%. In addition, under certain circumstances, a federal banking agency may 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 (except that the FDIC may not reclassify a significantly undercapitalized institution as critically undercapitalized). Immediately upon becoming undercapitalized, or upon failing to submit or implement a capital plan as required, an institution shall become subject to various regulatory restrictions. FDICIA also contained the Truth in Savings Act, which requires certain disclosures to be made in connection with deposit accounts offered to consumers. The FRB has adopted regulations implementing the provisions of the Truth in Savings Act. In addition, significant provisions of FDICIA required federal banking regulators to draft standards in a number of other important areas to assure bank safety and soundness, including internal controls, information systems and internal audit systems, credit underwriting, asset growth, compensation, loan documentation and interest rate exposure. FDICIA also required the regulators to establish maximum ratios of classified assets to capital, and minimum earnings sufficient to absorb losses without impairing capital. The legislation also contained other provisions which restricted the activities of state-chartered banks, amended various consumer banking laws, limited the ability of "under capitalized" banks to borrow from the Federal Reserve's discount window, and required federal banking regulators to perform annual onsite bank examinations and set standards for real estate lending. REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENT The Federal Reserve Board mandates minimum capital requirements for bank holding companies. In 1990, the FRB adopted a risk based capital measure to determine capital adequacy. Under this system all balance sheet assets are assigned a certain risk category with a prescribed weight. Off-balance sheet items, such as loan commitments and letters of credit, also are classified by risk with duly assigned weights. The sum of the balance sheet and off balance sheet amounts multiplied by their respective risk weight factors must then meet a required minimum capital test. Tier 1 capital is defined as stockholders' equity minus certain intangible assets. Tier 2 capital includes a certain amount of the allowance for loan losses. At December 31, 1998, the minimum total capital ratio (Tier 1 plus Tier 2) required was 8 percent. Southern Financial's Tier 1 ratio of 13.4% and its total capital ratio of 14.8% were well in excess of minimum requirements. The FRB also utilizes a Tier 1 leverage ratio in conjunction with its risk based capital standard. This ratio measures Tier 1 capital as a percent of total average assets less intangible assets. The minimum leverage ratio is 4 percent. At December 31, 1998, the Bancorp's leverage ratio was 8%. DEPOSIT INSURANCE The deposits of the Bancorp are currently insured to a maximum of $100,000 per depositor, subject to certain aggregation rules. The FDIC has implemented a risk-related assessment system for deposit insurance premiums. All depository institutions have been assigned to one of nine risk assessment classifications based on certain capital and supervisory measures. The Bancorp's deposits are subject to the rates of the Savings Associations Insurance Fund ("SAIF") since Southern Financial converted to a commercial bank from a federal savings bank on December 1, 1995. Based on the Bancorp's current risk classification, the Bancorp is required to pay the minimum SAIF assessment. FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK SYSTEM Southern Financial is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System which consists of 12 district Federal Home Loan Banks ("FHLBs") with each subject to supervision and regulation by the Federal Housing Finance Board. The FHLBs provide a central credit facility for member institutions. The Bancorp, as a member of the FHLB of Atlanta, is required to acquire and hold shares of capital stock in that FHLB in an amount equal to at least 1% of the aggregate principal amount of its unpaid residential mortgage loans, home purchase contracts and similar obligations at the beginning of each year, or 5% of its advances (borrowings) from the FHLB of Atlanta, whichever is greater. At December 31, 1998, Southern Financial had an investment of $1.1 million in the stock of the FHLB of Atlanta and was in compliance with these requirements. Advances from the FHLB of Atlanta are secured by mortgage-backed securities. Interest rates charged for advances vary depending upon maturity, the cost of funds to the FHLB of Atlanta and the purpose of the borrowing. At December 31, 1998, Southern Financial had $3.5 million outstanding in borrowings from the FHLB of Atlanta. FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM The Federal Reserve Board of Governors requires all depository institutions to maintain reserves against their transaction accounts (primarily NOW and Super NOW checking accounts) and non-personal time deposits. Because required reserves must be maintained in the form of vault cash or a noninterest-bearing account at a Federal Reserve Bank, the effect of this reserve requirement is to reduce the earning assets of Southern Financial SUBSEQUENT EVENT Southern Financial has signed a letter of intent in principal for a merger with The Horizon Bank of Virginia. Southern Financial will issue .63 shares of its common stock in exchange for each share of common stock of The Horizon Bank of Virginia. Subject to certain conditions including receipt of regulatory approval and approval of the shareholders of Southern Financial and The Horizon Bank of Virginia, closing of the merger is anticipated to occur in the third quarter of 1999. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES OFFICES AND OTHER MATERIAL PROPERTIES At December 31, 1998, the Bancorp conducted its business from its main office in Warrenton, Virginia and ten branch offices. The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the offices of the Bancorp as of December 31, 1998: ===================================================================================== Owned or Lease Expiration Date Facility Office Location Leased Date Opened ===================================================================================== Home Office: 37 E. Main Street Leased September February Warrenton, VA 2003 1989 Branch Offices: 362 Elden Street Leased June April Herndon, VA 2000 1986 101 W. Washington Street Leased June November Middleburg, VA 2002 1987 33 W. Piccadilly Street Owned N/A November Winchester, VA 1990 526 E. Market Street Leased June March Leesburg, VA 2002 1992 4021 University Drive Owned N/A July Fairfax, VA 1997 322 Lee Highway Leased August August Warrenton, VA 2001 1994 2545 Q-18 Centreville Road Leased September April Herndon, VA 2001 1995 13542 Minnieville Road Leased December April Woodbridge, VA 2003 1995 1095 Millwood Pike Owned N/A July Winchester, VA 1996 46910 Community Plaza Leased May April Sterling, VA 2008 1998 ===================================================================================== ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Neither the Bancorp nor the Bank is a party to, nor is any of their property the subject of, any material pending legal proceedings incidental to the business of the Bancorp and its subsidiary other than those arising in the ordinary course of business. Although the amount of any ultimate liability with respect to such matters cannot be determined, in the opinion of management, any such liability will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Bancorp. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None. PART II. ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. The information required herein is incorporated by reference from page 36 of the Annual Report. ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA. The information required herein is incorporated by reference from page 1 of the Annual Report. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS. The information required herein is incorporated by reference from pages 6 through 13 of the Annual Report. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK. The information required herein is incorporated by reference from pages 11 through 13 of the Annual Report. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The information required herein is incorporated by reference from pages 14 through 33 of the Annual Report. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. None. PART III. ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT. The information required herein is incorporated by reference from pages 3 through 8 of the definitive proxy statement of Southern Financial Bancorp, Inc. filed on March 23, 1999 ("Definitive Proxy Statement"). ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. The information required herein is incorporated by reference from pages 10 through 12 of the Definitive Proxy Statement. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT. The information required herein is incorporated by reference from pages 7 through 9 of the Definitive Proxy Statement. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS. The information required herein is incorporated by reference from page 6 of the Definitive Proxy Statement. PART IV. ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) Documents filed as a part of the report: (1) The following is an index to the financial statements of the Registrant included in the Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference in Item 8. The remaining information appearing in the Annual Report to Stockholders is not deemed to be filed as part of this Report, except as expressly provided herein. Page(s) in Annual Report Independent Auditors' Report. 14 Balance Sheets: December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997. 15 Statements of Income: Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, 16 Statements of Comprehensive Income: Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 17 Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity: Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, 18 Statements of Cash Flows: Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, 19 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 20 - 33 (2) All other schedules have been omitted as the required information is either inapplicable or included in the Notes to Financial Statements. (3) Exhibits (listed numbers correspond to item 601 of Regulation S-K) (3) Articles of Incorporation of Southern Financial Bancorp, Inc., by reference to the Form S-4 Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 4, 1995, and By-Laws, by reference to Form S-4 Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 4, 1995. (4) Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures--Reference is made to Exhibit (3) above. (9) Voting Trust Agreement--Not applicable. (11) Statement re Computation of Per Share Earnings--Reference is made to Note 1 and Note 14 to Financial Statements, Page 21and Page 33, respectively, in Annual Report. (12) Statement re Computation of Ratios--Not applicable. (13) Pages 14-33 of Annual Report to Stockholders for the Year Ended December 31, 1998. (18) Letter re Change in Accounting Principles--Not applicable. (21) Subsidiaries of the registrant: Percentage of Voting Jurisdiction of Securities Owned by Name Incorporation the Parent ---- --------------- -------------------- Southern Financial Bank Virginia 100% (22) Published Report Regarding Matters Submitted to Vote of Security Holders--Not applicable. (23) (a) Consent of KPMG LLP (23) (b) Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP (24) Power of Attorney - Not applicable (28) Information from Reports Furnished to State Insurance Regulatory Authorities - Not applicable (b) No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended December 31, 1998. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirement of Section 13 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. SOUTHERN FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. By: /s/ Georgia S. Derrico --------------------------------- Georgia S. Derrico Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Dated: March 31, 1999 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on the dates indicated. Name Title Date ---- ----- ---- /s/ Georgia S. Derrico Director and Chairman of March 31, 1999 - ------------------------ the Board and Chief Georgia S. Derrico Executive Officer /s/ R. Roderick Porter Director and President and March 31, 1999 - ------------------------ Chief Operating Officer R. Roderick Porter /s/ David de Give Director and Senior Vice March 31, 1999 - ------------------------ President/Treasurer David de Give /s/ William H. Lagos Senior Vice President/Controller March 31, 1999 - ------------------------ (Principal Accounting Officer) William H. Lagos /s/ Virginia Jenkins Director March 31, 1999 - ------------------------ Virginia Jenkins /s/ Neil J. Call Director March 31, 1999 - ------------------------ Neil J. Call /s/ John L Marcellus, Jr. Director March 31, 1999 - ------------------------ John L. Marcellus, Jr. /s/ Michael P. Rucker Director March 31, 1999 - ------------------------ Michael P. Rucker INDEX TO EXHIBITS Number and Descriptions 13 Southern Financial Bancorp, Inc. December 31, 1998 Annual Report to Stockholders 23 (a) Consent of KPMG LLP 23 (b) Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP 27 Financial Data Schedule