UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

þ		Quarterly report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

o		Transition report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act

Commission file number: 000-49814

MONARCH COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

Maryland		04-3627031
(State or other jurisdiction		(I.R.S. employer
of incorporation or organization)		identification no.)

375 North Willowbrook Road, Coldwater, MI 49036
(Address of principal executive offices)

517-278-4566
(Registrant’s telephone number)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for 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: þ No: o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large Accelerated Filer o		Accelerated Filer o		Non-Accelerated Filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)		Smaller reporting company þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell Company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes: o No: þ

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practical date: At April 30, 2010, there were 2,044,606 shares of the issuer’s Common Stock outstanding.

 

 

Monarch Community Bancorp, Inc.
Index

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1— Condensed Financial Statements:
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets — March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations — Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009			2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity — Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009			3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009			4
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements			5-9
Item 2— Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			9 - 15
Item 3— Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk			16
Item 4T— Controls and Procedures			16
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1— Legal Proceedings			16
Item 1A— Risk Factors			16
Item 2— Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds			16
Item 3— Defaults Upon Senior Securities			17
Item 4— [Reserved]			17
Item 5— Other Information			17
Item 6— Exhibits			17
SIGNATURES			18
CERTIFICATIONS			19-22
EX-31.1
EX-31.2
EX-32

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.		CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

		(Unaudited)
		March 31,				December 31,
		2010				2009
		(Dollars in thousands,
		except per share data)
Assets
Cash and due from banks		$	19,838			$	12,631
Federal Home Loan Bank overnight time and other interest bearing deposits			11,938				10,723
Total cash and cash equivalents			31,776				23,354
Securities — Available for sale			16,849				16,063
Securities — Held to maturity			23				23
Other securities			4,237				4,237
Loans held for sale			542				809
Loans, net			216,624				220,875
Foreclosed assets, net			2,238				2,839
Premises and equipment			4,412				4,467
Core deposit intangible			496				532
Other assets			9,880				10,005
Total assets		$	287,077			$	283,204
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing		$	15,151			$	14,422
Interest bearing			203,262				198,946
Total deposits			218,413				213,368
Federal Home Loan Bank advances			44,518				44,518
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			2,301				2,155
Total liabilities			265,232				260,041
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock-$.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, and 6,785 shares, fixed rate cumulative perpetual preferred stock, series A, $1,000 per share liquidation preference, issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2010			6,742				6,739
Common stock — $0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 2,044,606 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009			20				20
Additional paid-in capital			21,218				21,216
Retained earnings			(5,679	)			(4,355	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income			224				223
Unearned compensation			(680	)			(680	)
Total stockholders’ equity			21,845				23,163
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	287,077			$	283,204

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

		Three Months				Three Months
		Ended				Ended
		March 31,				March 31,
		2010				2009
		(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Interest Income
Loans, including fees		$	3,336			$	3,954
Investment securities			151				119
Federal funds sold and overnight deposits			1				2
Total interest income			3,488				4,075
Interest Expense
Deposits			964				1,319
Federal Home Loan Bank advances			494				658
Total interest expense			1,458				1,977
Net Interest Income			2,030				2,098
Provision for Loan Losses			1,845				722
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses			185				1,376
Non-interest Income
Fees and service charges			546				515
Loan servicing fees			117				106
Net gain on sale of loans			199				710
Net gain (loss) on sale of securities			37				—
Other income			173				42
Total non-interest income			1,072				1,373
Non-interest Expense
Salaries and employee benefits			1,106				1,149
Occupancy and equipment			241				272
Data processing			209				207
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights			88				199
Professional services			150				129
Amortization of core deposit intangible			35				43
NOW account processing			51				46
ATM/Debit card processing			57				61
Foreclosed property expense			206				32
Other general and administrative			350				372
Total non-interest expense			2,493				2,510
Income (Loss) — Before income taxes			(1,236	)			239
Income Taxes			—				60
Net Income (Loss)		$	(1,236	)		$	179
Dividends and amortization of discount on preferred stock		$	88			$	51
Net Income (loss) available to common stock		$	(1,324	)		$	128
Earnings(Loss) Per Share
Basic		$	(0.67	)		$	0.07
Diluted		$	(0.67	)		$	0.07

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

																										Accumulated
		Preferred Stock								Common Stock								Additional								Other
		Number								Number of								Paid in				Retained				Comprehensive				Unearned
		of Shares				Amount				Shares				Amount				Capital				Earnings				Income (Loss)				Compensation				Total
Balance - January 1 , 2009			—			$	—				2,047			$	20			$	21,152			$	15,867			$	69			$	(838	)		$	36,270
Issuance of preferred stock			6785				6729												56																6,785
Stock option expenses																			2																2
Comprehensive Income:
Net Income																							179												179
Change in unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net of tax																											23								23
Total comprehensive income																																			202
Dividends on preferred stock and accretion of discount							2																												2
Dividends paid ($0.09/share)			—				—				—				—				—				(182	)			—				—				(182	)
Balance -March 31, 2009			6,785			$	6,731				2,047			$	20			$	21,210			$	15,864			$	92			$	(838	)		$	43,079
Balance — January 1, 2010			6,785			$	6,739				2,046			$	20			$	21,216			$	(4,355	)		$	223			$	(680	)		$	23,163
Stock option expenses																			2																2
Comprehensive Loss:
Net Loss																							(1,236	)											(1,236	)
Change in unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net of tax																											1								1
Total comprehensive loss																																			(1,235	)
Dividends on preferred stock and accretion of discount			—				3				—				—				—				(88	)			—				—				(85	)
Balance — March 31, 2010			6,785			$	6,742				2,046			$	20			$	21,218			$	(5,679	)		$	224			$	(680	)		$	21,845

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

		Three Months Ended
		March, 31
		2010				2009
		(Dollars in thousands)
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net Income (Loss)		$	(1,236	)		$	179
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities
Depreciation and amortization			271				369
Provision for loan losses			1,845				722
Stock option expense			2				2
Gain on sale of foreclosed assets			(116	)			(10	)
Mortgage loans originated for sale			(6,116	)			(35,002	)
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans			6,383				34,284
Gain on sale of mortgage loans			(199	)			(710	)
(Gain) Loss on sale of available for sale securities			(37	)			—
Net change in:
Deferred loan fees			28				28
Accrued interest receivable			(37	)			20
Other assets			77				(283	)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			142				36
Net cash provided by operating activities			1,007				(365	)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Activity in available-for-sale securities:
Purchases			(3,716	)			(8,595	)
Proceeds from maturities of securities			1,863				2,654
Proceeds from sale of securities			1,066				—
Activity in held-to-maturity securities:
Loan originations and principal collections, net			2,269				6,809
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets			1,026				240
Purchase of premises and equipment			(54	)			(80	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			2,454				1,028
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Net increase in deposits			5,045				9,102
Issuance of Preferred Stock			—				6,785
Dividends paid			(84	)			(180	)
Repayment of FHLB advances			—				(3,500	)
Repayment of Fed Funds purchased			—				(1,000	)
Net cash provided by financing activities			4,961				11,207
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents			8,422				11,870
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Beginning			23,354				6,272
Cash and Cash Equivalents — End		$	31,776			$	18,142
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for:
Interest			1,475				1,992
Income taxes			—				125
Noncash investing activities:
Loans transferred to foreclosed assets			308				357

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

MONARCH COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

ORGANIZATION

Monarch Community Bancorp, Inc. (the “Corporation”) was incorporated in 2002 under Maryland law to hold all of the common stock of Monarch Community Bank (the “Bank”), formerly known as Branch County Federal Savings and Loan Association. The Bank converted to a stock savings institution effective August 29, 2002. In connection with the conversion, the Corporation sold 2,314,375 shares of its common stock in a subscription offering.

Monarch Community Bank provides a broad range of banking services to its primary market area of Branch, Calhoun and Hillsdale counties in Michigan. The Bank operates six full service offices. The Bank owns 100% of First Insurance Agency. First Insurance Agency is a licensed insurance agency established to allow for the receipt of fees on insurance services provided to the Bank’s customers. The Bank also owns a 24.98% interest in a limited partnership formed to construct and operate multi-family housing units.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Corporation include the accounts of Monarch Community Bank and First Insurance Agency. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The condensed consolidated financial statements for interim periods are unaudited; however, in the opinion of the Corporation’s management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the Corporation’s financial position and results of operations have been included.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles in annual consolidated financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Corporation’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year period.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses is reviewed by management based upon our evaluation of then-existing economic and business conditions affecting our key lending areas and other conditions, such as credit quality trends (including trends in delinquencies, nonperforming loans and foreclosed assets expected to result from existing conditions), collateral values, loan volumes and concentrations, specific industry conditions within portfolio segments and recent loss experience in particular segments of the portfolio that existed as of the balance sheet date and the impact that these conditions were believed to have had on the collectability of the loan. Senior management reviews these conditions at least quarterly.

To the extent that any of these conditions is evidenced by a specifically identifiable problem credit or portfolio segment as of the evaluation date, management’s estimate of the effect of this condition may be reflected as a specific allowance applicable to this credit or portfolio segment.

The allowance for loan losses is based on estimates of losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Actual losses can vary significantly from the estimated amounts. Our methodology as described permits adjustments to any loss factor used in the computation of the formula allowance in the event that, in management’s judgment, significant factors which affect the collectability of the portfolio as of the evaluation date are not reflected in the loss factors. By assessing the estimated losses inherent in the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis, we are able to adjust specific and inherent loss estimates based upon any more recent information that has become available.

RECLASSIFICATIONS

Certain 2009 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2010 presentation.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in the computation of the basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share is presented below (000s omitted except per share data):

		Three Months				Three Months
		Ended				Ended
		March 31, 2010				March 31, 2009
Basic earnings per share
Numerator:
Net income (loss)		$	(1,236	)		$	179
Dividends and amortization of discount on preferred stock		$	88			$	51
Net Income (Loss) available to common stock		$	(1,324	)		$	128
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding			2,045				2,046
Less: Average unallocated ESOP shares			(65	)			(74	)
Less: Average non-vested RRP shares			(2	)			(6	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings (loss) per share			1,978				1,966
Basic earnings (loss) per share		$	(0.67	)		$	0.07
Diluted earnings per share
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) available to common stock		$	(1,324	)		$	128
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic earnings per share			1,978				1,966
Add: Dilutive effects of restricted stock, stock options and warrants			—				—
Weighted average common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding			1,978				1,966
Diluted earnings (loss) per share		$	(0.67	)		$	0.07

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Corporation has the ability to access.

Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs use other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and other inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs, including inputs that are available in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the related asset or liability.

In instances where inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels in the above fair value hierarchy, fair value measurements in their entirety are categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation. The Corporation’s assessment of the significance of particular inputs to these fair value measurements requires judgment and considers factors specific to each asset or liability.

The following table present information about the Corporation’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2010, and December 31, 2009, and the valuation techniques used by the Corporation to determine those fair values. Investment securities with fair value determined by level 1 input include U.S. Treasury securities. Investment securities with fair value determined by level 2 inputs include mortgage backed securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions and U.S Government Agency obligations.

						Significant
		Quoted Prices in Active				Other				Significant
		Markets for Identical				Observable				Unobservable				Balance at March
		Assets (Level 1)				Inputs (Level 2)				Inputs (Level 3)				31, 2010
Assets
Investment securities- available — for — sale		$	5,984			$	10,865			$	—			$	16,849

						Significant
		Quoted Prices in Active				Other				Significant
		Markets for Identical				Observable				Unobservable				Balance at December
		Assets (Level 1)				Inputs (Level 2)				Inputs (Level 3)				31, 2009
Assets
Investment securities- available — for — sale		$	9,803			$	6,260			$	—			$	16,063

The Corporation also has assets that under certain conditions are subject to measurement at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets include loans and foreclosed assets. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). The following table presents the Corporation’s assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2010 (000s omitted):

		Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
						Quoted Prices in												Change in Fair
						Active Markets for				Significant Other				Significant				Value for the
		Balance at March				Identical Assets				Observable Inputs				Unobservable Inputs				quarter ended March
		31, 2010				(Level 1)				(Level 2)				(Level 3)				31, 2010
Impaired Loans accounted for under FASB ASC 310		$	16,326				—				—			$	16,326			$	(1,001	)
Foreclosed Assets		$	2,238				—				—			$	2,238			$	(459	)
						Quoted Prices in												Change in Fair
						Active Markets for				Significant Other				Significant				Value for the
		Balance at March				Identical Assets				Observable Inputs				Unobservable Inputs				quarter ended March
		31, 2009				(Level 1)				(Level 2)				(Level 3)				31, 2009
Impaired Loans accounted for under FASB ASC 310		$	4,229			$	—			$	—			$	4,229			$	—

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Corporation’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), FASB ASC 820-10-50, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Corporation.

The fair value of all financial instruments not discussed below (Cash and cash equivalents, Federal funds sold, Federal Home Loan Bank stock, Accrued interest receivable, Federal funds purchased and Interest payable) are estimated to be equal to their carrying amounts as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Corporation in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

Securities - Fair values for securities are based on quoted market prices.

Mortgage Loans Held for Sale - Fair values of mortgage loans held for sale are based on commitments on hand from investors or prevailing market prices.

Loans Receivable - For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flows analyses using current market rates applied to the estimated life. Fair values for non-performing loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.

Deposit Liabilities - The fair values disclosed for demand deposits (e.g., interest and non-interest checking, passbook savings, and certain types of money market accounts) are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable-rate, fixed term money market accounts and certificates of deposit approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances - The fair values of the Corporation’s Federal Home Loan Bank advances are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the Corporation’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

The estimated fair values, and related carrying or notional amounts, of the Corporation’s financial instruments are as follows (000s omitted):

		March 31,								December 31,
		2010								2009
		Carrying Amount				Fair Value				Carrying Amount				Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	31,776			$	31,776			$	23,354			$	23,354
Securities — Held to maturity			23				23				23				23
Securities — Available for sale			16,849				16,849				16,063				16,063
Other securities			4,237				4,237				4,237				4,237
Loans held for sale			542				550				809				827
Net loans			216,624				220,827				220,875				230,866
Accrued interest and late charges receivable			1,190				1,190				1,154				1,154
Liabilities:
Deposits			218,413				219,693				213,368				214,581
Federal Home Loan Bank advances			44,518				47,870				44,518				48,260
Accrued interest payable			381				381				397				397

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Corporation and the accompanying notes.

The Corporation is not aware of any market or institutional trends, events, or circumstances that will have or are likely to have a material effect on liquidity, capital resources, or results of operations except as discussed herein. Also, the Corporation is not aware of any current recommendations by regulatory authorities that will have such effect if implemented.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

In addition to historical information, the following discussion contains “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties. All statements regarding the expected financial position, business and strategies are forward-looking statements and the Corporation intends for them to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “seeks,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Corporation or management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Corporation believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on our current beliefs and assumptions; however, these expectations may prove to be incorrect.

Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, changes in the relative difference between short and long-term interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, including levels of non-performing assets, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in our market area, our operating costs and accounting principles and guidelines. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and you should not rely too much on these statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The nature of the financial services industry is such that, other than described below, the use of estimates and management judgment is not likely to present a material risk to the financial statements. In cases where estimates or management judgment are required, internal controls and processes are established to provide assurance that such estimates and management judgments are materially correct to the best of management’s knowledge.

Allowance for Loan Losses. Accounting for loan classifications, accrual status, and determination of the allowance for loan losses is based on regulatory guidance. This guidance includes, but is not limited to, generally accepted accounting principles, the uniform retail credit classification and account management policy issued by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, the joint policy statement on the allowance for loan losses methodologies issued by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council and guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the allowance for loan losses includes a reserve calculation based on an evaluation of loans determined to be impaired, risk ratings, historical losses, loans past due, collateral values and cost of disposal and other subjective factors.

Foreclosed Assets. Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value at the date of the foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less estimated selling expenses, which consist primarily of commissions that will be paid to an independent real estate agent upon sale of the property. Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in net expenses from foreclosed assets.

Income Taxes - Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the various temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expect to be realized.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Assets

Total assets increased $3.9 million, or 1.4%, to $287.1 million at March 31, 2010 compared to $283.2 million at December 31, 2009. The increase in assets is a by-product of management’s continued focus on the growth of core deposits which has generated increased cash balances. A decrease in loans of $4.2 million or 2%, which is primarily attributable to refinancing of one to four residential mortgages, offsets the increase the in cash.

Securities

Securities increased to $16.8 million at March 31, 2010 compared to $16.1 million at December 31, 2009. The increase was attributable to the replacement of securities to reposition maturities and improve overall credit quality of the portfolio. The yield on investment securities has decreased to 3.11% during the three months ended March 31, 2010 from 3.92% for the same period a year ago. Management has continued to maintain a diversified securities portfolio, which includes obligations of U.S. government-sponsored agencies, securities issued by states and political subdivisions and mortgage-backed securities. Management regularly evaluates asset/liability management needs and attempts to maintain a portfolio structure that provides sufficient liquidity and cash flow.

Loans

The Bank’s net loan portfolio decreased by $4.2 million, or 2%, from $220.9 million at December 31, 2009 to $216.7 million at March 31, 2010. The following table presents information concerning the composition of our loan portfolio in dollar amounts and in percentages as of the dates indicated:

		March 31, 2010								December 31, 2009
		Amount				Percent				Amount				Percent
						(Dollars in thousands)
Real Estate Loans:
One-to-four family		$	106,164				47.5			$	108,354				47.7
Multi-family			5,400				2.4				5,421				2.2
Commercial			72,070				32.3				72,689				32.0
Construction or development			8,946				4.0				9,528				4.2
Total real estate loans			192,580				86.2				195,992				86.3
Other loans:
Consumer loans:
Home equity			17,976				8.0				18,174				8.0
Other			4,405				2.0				4,706				2.1
Total consumer loans			22,381				10.0				22,880				10.1
Commercial Business Loans			8,383				3.8				8,266				3.5
Total other loans			30,764				13.8				31,146				13.6
Total Loans			223,344				100.0	%			227,138				100.0	%
Allowance for loan losses			6,267								5,783
Less: Net deferred loan fees			453								480
Total Loans, net		$	216,624							$	220,875

One-to-four family loans decreased $2.2 million from year end 2009 as a result of the Bank’s continued strategy to sell a large portion of new one to four family loan originations. Historically low rates on residential mortgages provided us the opportunity to refinance loans and our gains on the sale of mortgages increased substantially in 2009. Management does not expect to see similar gains in 2010. Commercial real estate loans and construction loans decreased $1.2 million or 1.5%. The Bank expects future loan origination to come primarily from in-market lending.

The allowance for loan losses was $6.3 million at March 31, 2010 compared to $5.8 million at December 31, 2009, an increase of $500,000. The increase was necessitated by the increases in net charge offs and nonperforming assets which are directly related to the continued overall weakness in the Michigan economy. Net charge offs totaled $1.4 million compared to $230,000 for the same period a year ago. Net charge offs year to date consisted of 68% construction loans, 27% one to four family residential mortgages, 1.5% commercial real estate, 2.3% consumer and the remaining 1.2% included commercial and industrial and home equity lines of credit. See “Provision for Loan Losses” below for further explanation regarding charge-offs and non-performing loans. We continue to be diligent in review of our loan portfolios for problem loans and believe that early detection of troubled credits is critical. We maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate to cover losses within the loan portfolio. The allowance balance is established after considering past loan loss experience, current economic conditions, composition of the loan portfolio, delinquencies, and other relevant factors.

Deposits

Total deposits increased $5.0 million, or 2.4%, from $213.4 million at December 31, 2009 to $218.4 million at March 31, 2010. This growth included increases of $2.8 million in money market deposits, $2.8 million in savings and checking deposits and $2.2 million in local certificates of deposit. The Bank continues to be committed to increasing its core deposit balances during 2010. Brokered deposits decreased $2.8 million as management continues to try to reduce its reliance on wholesale funding. The increase in local certificates of deposits and money market accounts is largely due to management’s efforts to remain competitive with interest rates in these categories of deposits. The increase in money market accounts has provided funding so it has not been necessary for management to borrow additional FHLB advances or increase brokered deposits. Brokered deposits have been managed to provide additional liquidity or reduce excess liquidity depending on current conditions. Management expects future deposit growth to come from increased sales and marketing efforts to attract lower cost savings and checking accounts as well as product enhancement.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

Total Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances remained unchanged during the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared December 31, 2009. Management is attempting to reduce its reliance on borrowed funds through the growth of low cost core deposits. Should this strategy not succeed, management anticipates the need for future borrowings to fund loan growth. See “Net Interest Income” below, and also see “Liquidity” later in this report regarding available borrowings.

Equity

Total equity was $21.8 million at March 31, 2010 compared to $23.2 million at December 31, 2009. This represents 7.6% and 8.2% of total assets at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. Decreases in equity for the three months ended March 31, 2010 included a net loss of $1.2 million and $84,000 in accrued dividend payments on the Preferred stock. The annual 5% dividend on the Preferred Stock together with the amortization of the discount will reduce net income (or increase the net loss) applicable to common stock by approximately $350,000 annually.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income

Net interest income before any provision for loan losses decreased $68,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009. The Bank’s net interest margin remained relatively unchanged at 3.08% for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 from 3.07% for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. Interest income from loans represented 95.6% of total interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to 97% for the same period in 2009.

The Bank’s ability to maintain its net interest margin is heavily dependent on future loan demand and its ability to attract core deposits to offset the effect of higher cost certificates of deposits and borrowings. The Bank continues to be challenged in its efforts to increase lower costing core deposits. Management continues to put its efforts towards meeting this challenge.

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates. No tax equivalent adjustments were made.

		Three Months Ended March 31, 2010												Three Months Ended March 31, 2009
		Average				Interest								Average				Interest
		Outstanding				Earned/				Yield/				Outstanding				Earned/				Yield/
		Balance				Paid				Rate				Balance				Paid				Rate
										(dollars in thousands)
Fed Funds and overnight deposits		$	17,771				1				0.02	%		$	10,800				2				0.08	%
Investment securities			16,692				128				3.11				9,937				96				3.92
Other securities			4,174				23				2.23				4,174				26				2.53
Loans receivable			225,328			$	3,336				6.00				248,694			$	3,954				6.45
Total earning assets		$	263,965			$	3,488				5.36			$	273,605			$	4,078				6.04
Demand and NOW Accounts		$	37,688			$	30				0.32			$	31,347			$	20				0.26
Money market accounts			59,616				157				1.07				41,547				227				2.22
Savings accounts			20,817				16				0.31				18,341				19				0.42
Certificates of deposit			96,641				761				3.19				104,690				1,053				4.08
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances			44,518				493				4.49				58,666				658				4.55
Fed Funds Purchased			11				—				0.00				86				—				0.00
Total interest bearing liabilities		$	259,291				1,457				2.28			$	254,677				1,977				3.15
Net interest income						$	2,031											$	2,101
Net interest spread											3.08	%											2.90	%
Net interest margin											3.08	%											3.07	%

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses was $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2010, compared to $722,000 in the first quarter of 2009. Net charge-offs for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 totaled $1.4 million, compared to $230,000 for the quarter ended March 31 , 2009. The significant increase in the provision was primarily driven by the continued deteriorating economic conditions in Michigan and weaknesses in the local real estate markets which resulted in downgrades to the credit ratings of certain loans in the portfolio and a significant increase in the balances of nonperforming loans.

Nonperforming assets including the amount of real estate in judgment and foreclosed and repossessed properties, increased from $18.4 million at the end of 2009 to $19.8 million as of March 31, 2010. This increase was largely due to an increase nonperforming loans, specifically in commercial real estate loans. Management classified a large commercial loan relationship in the amount of $2.8 million as non-performing during the first quarter.

The following table presents non-performing assets and certain asset quality ratios at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

		March 31, 2010				December 31,2009
		(In thousands)
Non-performing loans		$	17,520			$	15,570
Real estate in judgement			944				1,126
Foreclosed and repossessed assets			1,294				1,713
Total non-performing assets		$	19,758			$	18,409
Non-performing loans to total loans			7.85	%			6.85	%
Non-performing assets to total assets			6.88	%			6.50	%
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans			35.80	%			37.14	%
Allowance for loan losses to net loans receivable			2.81	%			2.54	%

Non-interest Income

Non-interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 decreased $301,000, or 22.0%, from $1.4 million to $1.1 million compared to the same period a year ago. This decrease is attributable to a decrease in gain on sale of loans offset by an increase in other income.

Net gain on of sale loans decreased $511,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 from $710,000 to $199,000 compared to the same period a year ago. The decrease is largely due to the decline in one to four family residential mortgage refinancing activity. Management expects current trends to continue through the remainder of the year and be more consistent with the gains recognized in 2008.

A gain of $37,000 on the sale of investments was recognized in the first quarter of 2010 as management replaced securities to reposition maturities and improve overall credit quality of the portfolio. Other income increased $131,000 primarily due to a $107,000 increase in gain on sale of other repossessed property.

Fees and service charges, also included in non-interest income, increased $31,000 as a result of a $25,000 increase in loan related fees (from $96,000 to $121,000) and a $6,000 increase in deposit related fees (from $418,000 to $424,000). The increase in loan related fees was a result of $25,000 in loan brokerage fees. The increase in deposit related fees was a result of a $13,000 increase in ATM/Debit Card income and an increase of $2,000 in other fees, offset by a $9,000 decrease in NSF fees.

Non-interest Expense

Noninterest expense decreased $17,000, or .70%, for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the same period ending a year ago. Salaries and employee benefits decreased $43,000. Amortization of mortgage servicing rights decreased $111,000 as a result of the slow down in residential mortgage refinancing activity mentioned previously. Other operating expenses decreased $24,000. Foreclosed property expense increased $174,000 due to increases in taxes, maintenance costs, and loan collection costs associated with the maintaining and disposition of other real estate. Professional services increased $21,000 primarily due to increases in legal fees associated with non-performing loans.

Federal Income Tax Expense

A significant component of income tax expense is made up of general tax credits generated each year. Due to the current year loss, these tax credits may not be fully utilized. A $309,000 tax benefit for the first quarter of 2010, primarily associated with the $1.2 million net operating loss before income taxes, was offset by a corresponding increase in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. An income tax benefit was not recognized for the first quarter of 2010.

LIQUIDITY

The Bank’s liquidity, represented by cash, overnight funds and investments, is a product of our operating, investing, and financing activities. The Bank’s primary sources of funds are deposits, amortization, prepayments and maturities of outstanding loans, and funds provided from operations. While scheduled payments from the amortization of loans are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. The Bank also generates cash through borrowings. The Bank utilizes Federal Home Loan Bank advances to leverage its capital base and provide funds for its lending and investment activities, and to enhance its interest rate risk management.

Liquidity management is both a daily and long-term function of business management. Excess liquidity is generally invested in short-term investments such as overnight deposits. On a longer-term basis, the Bank maintains a strategy of investing in various investments and lending products. The Bank uses its sources of funds primarily to meet its ongoing commitments, to pay maturing certificates of deposit and savings withdrawals and to fund loan commitments. Certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one year or less at March 31, 2010 totaled $46.8 million. Management believes that a significant portion of these certificates of deposit will remain with the Bank provided the Bank pays a rate of interest that is competitive both in the local and national markets.

If necessary, additional funding sources include additional deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. Deposits can be obtained in the local market area. At March 31, 2010 and based on current collateral levels, the Bank could borrow an additional $17.4 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank at prevailing interest rates. This borrowing capacity can be increased in the future if the Bank pledges additional collateral to the Federal Home Loan Bank. The Corporation anticipates that it will continue to have sufficient funds, through deposits and borrowings, to meet its current commitments.

The Bank’s total cash and cash equivalents increased by $8.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to a $11.9 million increase for the same period in 2009. The primary sources of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2010 were$5.0 million increase in deposits, $6.4 million in proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans, $2.9 million in sales and maturities of available-for-sale investment securities and $2.3 of principal loan collections in excess of loan originations compared to $6.8 million increase in cash generated by the issuance of preferred stock, $9.1 million increase in deposits, $34.3 million in proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans, $2.6 million in maturities of available-for-sale investment securities. The primary uses of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2010 were $6.1 million of mortgage loans originated for sale and $3.7 million in purchases of available-for-sale investment securities compared to $35.0 million of mortgage loans originated for sale, $3.5 million in repayments of FHLB advances, $1.0 million in repayment of Fed funds purchased and $8.6 million in purchases of available-for-sale investment securities.

Effective February 2010, the Corporation deferred regularly scheduled dividend payments on the $6.7 million in principal outstanding on its Series A fixed rate, cumulative perpetual preferred stock (aggregate liquidation preference of $6.8 million) which was issued to the U.S. Treasury in February 2009. By taking this action, the Corporation expects to save approximately $339,250 in annual cash payments.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Corporation has certain obligations and commitments to make future payments under contracts. At March 31, 2010, the aggregate contractual obligations and commitments are:

						Payments Due by Period
						Less than				1-3				3-5				After
		Total				1 year				years				years				5 years
						(Dollars in Thousands)
Certificates of deposit		$	97,955			$	46,883			$	35,259			$	15,813			$	—
FHLB advances			44,518				19,168				18,291				7,059				—
Total		$	142,473			$	66,051			$	53,550			$	22,872			$	—

						Amount of commitment expiration per period
						Less than				1-3				3-5				After
		Total				1 year				years				years				5 years
						(Dollars in Thousands)
Commitments to grant loans		$	3,115			$	1,098			$	1,000			$	—			$	1,017
Unfunded commitments under HELOCs			14,016				1,417				3,949				2,794				5,856
Unfunded commitments under Contruction loans			2,238				1,477				128				—				633
Unfunded commitments under Commercial LOCs			1,645				621				928				—				96
Letters of credit			150				150				—				—				—
Total		$	21,164			$	4,763			$	6,005			$	2,794			$	7,602

Commitments to grant loans are governed by the Bank’s credit underwriting standards, as established by the Bank’s Loan Policy. The Bank’s policy is to grant Home Equity Lines of Credits (HELOCs) for periods of up to 15 years.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements. The Bank’s regulatory capital ratios as of March 31, 2010 were as follows: Tier 1 leverage ratio 7.10%, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 9.35%; and total risk-based capital, 10.62%. The regulatory capital requirements to be considered well capitalized are 5.0%, 6.0%, and 10.0%, respectively. Management continues to assess options for sources of additional capital.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

Following Monarch Community Bank’s most recent Safety and Soundness examination, the Board of Directors of Monarch Community Bank stipulated to the terms of a formal enforcement action (“Consent Order”) with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation for the State of Michigan (“OFIR”). The Consent Order, which was effective May 6, 2010 contains specific actions needed to address certain findings from their examination and to address our current financial condition. A Form 8-K was issued with the complete details of the Consent Order.

ITEM 3.		QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Corporation’s primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk (“IRR”). Interest rate risk refers to the risk that changes in market interest rates might adversely affect the Corporation’s net interest income or the economic value of its portfolio of assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet contracts. Interest rate risk is primarily the result of an imbalance between the price sensitivity of the Corporation’s assets and its liabilities (including off-balance sheet contracts). Such imbalances can be caused by differences in the maturity, repricing and coupon characteristics of assets and liabilities, and options, such as loan prepayment options, interest rate caps and floors, and deposit withdrawal options. These imbalances, in combination with movement in interest rates, will alter the pattern of the Corporation’s cash inflows and outflows, affecting the earnings and economic value of the Corporation.

The Corporation’s primary tool for assessing IRR is a model that uses scenario analysis to evaluate the IRR exposure of the Bank by estimating the sensitivity of the Bank’s portfolios of assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet contracts to changes in market interest rates. To measure the sensitivity of the Bank’s Net Portfolio Value (NPV) to changes in interest rates, the (NPV) model estimates what would happen to the economic value of each type of asset, liability, and off-balance sheet contract under six different interest rate scenarios. The model estimates the NPV that would result following instantaneous, parallel shifts in the Treasury yield curve of -300, -200, -100, +100, +200, +300 basis points. Management then compares the resulting NPV and the magnitude of change in NPA to regulatory and industry guidelines to determine if the Corporation’s IRR is acceptable. Management believes, based on data from the model, as of March 31, 2010, and indicates that the Bank’s IRR level remains minimal.

ITEM 4T.		CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

An evaluation of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of March 31, 2010 was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of the Corporation’s senior management. The Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures as currently in effect are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Corporation’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2010, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

The Corporation intends to continually review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures and to improve its controls and procedures over time and to correct any deficiencies that it may discover in the future. The goal is to ensure that senior management has timely access to all material financial and non-financial information concerning the Corporation’s business. While the Corporation believes the present design of its disclosure controls and procedures is effective to achieve its goal, future events affecting its business may cause the Corporation to modify its disclosure controls and procedures.

PART II-OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.		LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Corporation and the Bank are from time-to-time involved in legal proceedings arising out of, and incidental to, their business. Management, based on its review with counsel of all actions and proceedings affecting the Corporation and the Bank, has concluded that the aggregate loss, if any, resulting from the disposition of these proceedings should not be material to the Corporation’s financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A.		RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our Corporation. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 2.		UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not applicable

Item 3.		DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable

Item 4.		[RESERVED]

Item 5.		OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable

Item 6.		EXHIBITS

See the index to exhibits.

SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
31.1		Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
31.2		Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer.
32		Section 1350 Certification.