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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-K
 
x ANNUAL REPORT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010
 
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from ___________to ___________.
 
Commission file number 333-147456

Grand River Commerce, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Michigan
 
20-5393246
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer  Identification Number)
     
4471 Wilson Ave., SW, Grandville, Michigan 49418
 
(616) 929-1600
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)
  
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: None
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes¨ No x
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes x   No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for shorter period that the registrant as 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 whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
¨Yes    ¨No

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405) of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.
x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨ No x

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of December 31, 2010, was approximately $13.9 million, based on the last reported trade as of such date. This price reflects inter-dealer prices without retail mark up, mark down, or commissions, and may not represent actual transactions.

The number of common shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 1,700,120 shares of the Company’s Common Stock ($0.01 par value per share) were outstanding as of March 28, 2011.
 
 
 

 

GRAND RIVER COMMERCE, INC.
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PART I
     
1
Item 1.
 
Business.
 
1
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors.
 
19
Item 1B.
 
Unresolved Staff Comments.
 
19
Item 2.
 
Properties.
 
19
Item 3.
 
Legal Proceedings.
 
19
Item 4.
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
19
         
PART II
     
20
Item 5.
 
Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
 
20
Item 6.
 
Selected Financial Data.
 
21
Item 7.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
21
Item 7A.
 
Quantative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
 
38
Item 8.
 
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
 
38
Item 9.
 
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
 
69
Item 9A(T).
 
Controls and Procedures.
 
69
Item 9B.
 
Other Information
 
70
         
PART III
     
70
Item 10.
 
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
 
70
Item 11.
 
Executive Compensation
 
71
Item 12.
 
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
 
71
Item 13.
 
Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence
 
71
Item 14.
 
Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
 
72
         
PART IV
     
72
Item 15.
  
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
  
72

 
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Documents Incorporated by Reference
 
Part III, Items 10 through 14 incorporate by reference portions of the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement for the Registrant's Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 24, 2011.
 
 
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PART I
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This annual report contains forward-looking statements.  These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.  These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
 
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.  Except as required by applicable laws, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
 
Item 1.
Business.
 
References
 
As used in this annual report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “GRCI” and “the Company” means Grand River Commerce, Inc., unless otherwise indicated.  As used in this annual report the term “the Bank” means Grand River Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.  All dollar amounts in this annual report refer to U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
 
Overview
 
General
 
Grand River Commerce, Inc. was incorporated in Michigan on August 15, 2006, for purposes of operating as a bank holding company and to own and control all of the capital stock of Grand River Bank. From inception in August 2006 to the time the Bank opened for business on April 30, 2009, we engaged in organizational and pre-opening activities necessary to obtain regulatory approvals and to prepare our subsidiary bank to commence business as a financial institution.
 
Our offices and the Bank are located at 4471 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, Michigan. This facility is approximately 5,000 square feet and is currently subject to a 36 month lease which expires on December 31, 2013. Our telephone number is (616) 929-1600. Currently the Bank serves its market through a single location.
 
Grand River Bank is a Michigan state chartered community bank that provides banking services to small- to medium-sized commercial, professional and service companies and consumers, principally in Kent and Ottawa Counties.  Our primary market area consists of the Grand Rapids area located in Kent County and the areas adjoining Grandville, some of which are located in Ottawa County.  The economic base is growing in diversity and today includes the growing medical research, health care and alternative energy industries in addition to the automotive, furniture and related manufacturing industries which have historically been the economic foundation of the region.  This growth is the result of private investment in the infrastructure of the local economy and a strong partnership between business and government in the area.  In addition, the area is growing as an art and cultural center following the success of recent nationally recognized events such as Art Prize.
 
The Bank is a full-service banking institution that offers a variety of deposit, payment, credit and other financial services to all types of customers. These services include savings, time and demand deposit products as well as electronic banking services that include internet banking and remote deposit services for commercial customers.  Loans, both commercial and consumer, are extended primarily on a secured basis to corporations, partnerships and individuals.  The principal source of income for the Company and the Bank is interest and fee income earned on loans.  Interest and fee income on loans accounted for 92% of income in 2010 and 73% in 2009.  The Company and the Bank have no foreign assets or income.
 
 
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Lending Activities
 
General. We emphasize a range of lending services, including real estate, commercial, equity-line and consumer loans to individuals, small- to medium-sized businesses, and professional concerns that are located in or conduct a substantial portion of their business in the Bank’s market area. We compete for these loans with competitors who are well established in our service area and have greater resources and lending limits. As a result, in some instances, we may charge lower interest rates or structure more customized loan facilities to attract borrowers.
 
The national and super-regional banks in our service area will likely make proportionately more loans to medium- to large-sized businesses in comparison to the Bank. Many of the Bank’s commercial loans are made to small- to medium-sized businesses which may be less able to withstand competitive, economic, and financial conditions than larger borrowers.
 
Loan Approval and Review. Our loan approval policies provide for various levels of officer lending authority. When the amount of aggregate loans to a single borrower exceeds that individual officer’s lending authority, the loan request is considered and approved by an officer with a higher lending limit, the loan committee or the Board of Directors. We do not make loans to any officer or director of the Bank unless the loan is approved by the Board of Directors of the Bank (with the interested director recusing him or herself from the deliberation process and the vote) and is made on terms not more favorable to the person than would be available to a person not affiliated with the Bank as per the requirements of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Regulation O.
 
Loan Distribution. The percentage distribution of our loans following our two years of operation is as follows as of December 31:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
% of Total
   
% of Total
 
Commercial
    10.86 %     14.52 %
Commercial Real Estate
    84.48       79.83  
Consumer
    4.66       5.65  
 
Our loan distribution will depend on our customers and will likely vary over time.  Current market conditions combined with the skills of our lending staff have presented the greatest opportunities for commercial real estate lending.  Commercial and industrial loans are generally associated with business growth and expansion which is currently minimized in both the West Michigan marketplace as well as nationally.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses. We maintain an allowance for loan losses, which we establish through a provision for loan losses charged against income. We will charge-off loans against this allowance when we believe that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. The allowance is an estimated amount that we believe will be adequate to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio based on evaluations of its collectability. Our allowance for loan losses equals 1.05% of the actual outstanding balance of our loans. Over time, we periodically determine the amount of the allowance based on our consideration of several factors, including:
 
 
·
an ongoing review of the quality, mix and size of our overall loan portfolio;
 
 
·
our historical loan loss experience and the experience of peer banks in our market;
 
 
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·
evaluation of economic conditions and other qualitative factors;
 
 
·
specific problem loans and commitments that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay;
 
 
·
regular reviews of loan delinquencies and loan portfolio quality by our chief credit officer and internal audit staff, independent third-parties, and by our bank regulators; and
 
 
·
the value of collateral, including guarantees, securing the loans.
 
Lending Limits. The Bank’s lending activities are subject to a variety of lending limits imposed by federal law. In general, the Bank is subject to a legal limit on loans to a single borrower equal to 15% of the Bank’s capital and unimpaired surplus. This limit may be increased to 25% of the Bank’s capital and unimpaired surplus with 2/3 of the Board of Directors approving such limit.  These limits will increase or decrease as the Bank’s capital increases or decreases. Unless the Bank is able to sell participations in our loans to other financial institutions, the Bank is not able to meet all of the lending needs of loan customers requiring aggregate extensions of credit above these limits.
 
Credit Risk. The principal credit risk associated with each category of loans is the creditworthiness of the borrower. Borrower creditworthiness is affected by general economic conditions and the strength of the manufacturing, health care and other services, and retail market segments. General economic factors affecting a borrower’s ability to repay include interest, inflation, employment rates, and the strength of local and national economy, as well as other factors affecting a commercial borrower’s customers, suppliers, and employees.
 
Commercial Loans. We make many types of loans available to business organizations and individuals on primarily a secured basis, including commercial, term, working capital, asset based, SBA loans, commercial real estate, lines of credit, and mortgages. We intend to focus our commercial lending efforts on companies with revenue of less than $20 million. Construction loans are also available for eligible individuals and contractors. The construction lending will be short-term, generally with maturities of less than twelve months, and be set up on a draw basis. Commercial loans primarily have risk that the primary source of repayment, the borrowing business, will be insufficient to service the debt. Often this occurs as the result of changes in local economic conditions or in the industry in which the borrower operates which impact cash flow or collateral value. While our Bank routinely takes real estate as collateral, our credit policy places emphasis on the cash flow characteristics of our borrowers. We expect that our commercial lending will be focused on small- to medium-size businesses located in or serving the primary service area. We consider “small businesses” to include commercial, professional including health care, and retail firms with annual sales of $20 million or less. Commercial lending will include loans to entrepreneurs, professionals and small- to medium-sized firms.
 
Small business products include:
 
 
·
working capital and lines of credit;
 
 
·
business term loans to purchase fixtures and equipment, site acquisition or business expansion;
 
 
·
inventory, accounts receivable lending; and
 
 
·
construction loans for both owner-occupied and non-owner occupied buildings.
 
Within small business lending, we also utilize government enhancements such as the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) programs. These loans will typically be partially guaranteed by the federal government. Government guarantees of SBA loans will not exceed 90% of the loan value, and will generally be less than 90% of the loan value.
 
 
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Real Estate Loans. We expect that loans secured by first or second mortgages on real estate will make up a significant portion of the Bank’s loan portfolio. These loans generally fall into one of two categories: commercial real estate loans and construction development loans. These loans include commercial loans where the Bank takes a security interest in real estate out of abundance of caution and not as the principal collateral for the loan, but exclude home equity loans, which are classified as consumer loans. We expect to focus our real estate-related activity in four areas: (1) owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, (2) home equity loans, (3) conforming and non-conforming residential mortgages and (4) commercial investment property loans.
 
We offer fixed and variable rates on mortgages. These loans are made consistent with the Bank’s appraisal policy and with the ratio of the loan principal to the value of collateral as established by independent appraisal generally not to exceed 80%. We expect these loan to value ratios will be sufficient to compensate for fluctuations in real estate market value. Some loans may be sold in the secondary market in conjunction with performance management or portfolio management goals.
 
Real estate-related products include:
 
 
·
acquisition and development (A&D) loans for residential and multi-family construction loans;
 
 
·
construction and permanent lending for investor-owned property; and
 
 
·
construction and permanent lending for commercial (owner occupied) property.
 
Real estate loans are subject to the same general risks as other loans. Real estate loans are also sensitive to fluctuations in the value of the real estate securing the loan. On first and second mortgage loans, we do not advance more than regulatory limits. We require a valid mortgage lien on all real property loans along with a title lien policy which insures the validity and priority of the lien. We also require borrowers to obtain hazard insurance policies and flood insurance if applicable. Additionally, certain types of real estate loans have specific risk characteristics that vary according to the collateral type securing the loan and the terms and repayment sources for the loan.
 
Consumer Loans. We offer consumer loans to customers in our primary service area. Consumer lending products include:
 
 
·
installment loans (secured and unsecured); and
 
 
·
consumer real estate lending as discussed above.
 
Consumer loans are generally considered to have greater risk than first or second mortgages on residential real estate because the value of the secured property may depreciate rapidly, they are often dependent on the borrower’s employment status as the sole source of repayment, and some of them are unsecured. To mitigate these risks, we analyze selective underwriting criteria for each prospective borrower, which may include the borrower’s employment history, income history, credit bureau reports, or debt to income ratios. If the consumer loan is secured by property, such as an automobile loan, we also attempt to offset the risk of rapid depreciation of the collateral with a shorter loan amortization period. Despite these efforts to mitigate our risks, consumer loans have a higher rate of default than real estate loans. For this reason, we also attempt to reduce our loss exposure to these types of loans by limiting their sizes relative to other types of loans. We have no plans to engage in any sub-prime or speculative lending, including plans to originate loans with relatively high loan-to-value ratios.
 
Deposit Services
 
We offer a full range of deposit services that are typically available in most banks and savings and loan associations, including checking accounts, NOW accounts, Health Savings Accounts, commercial accounts, savings accounts, and time deposits accounts. The transaction accounts and time certificates are tailored to our primary service area at competitive rates. In addition, we offer certain retirement account services, including IRAs. We solicit these accounts from individuals, businesses, and other organizations.
 
 
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Other Banking Services
 
We offer cashier’s checks, banking by mail, remote deposit capture, online banking, ATM/Debit cards and United States Savings Bonds. We are associated with national ATM networks that may be used by the Bank’s customers throughout the country. We believe that by being associated with a shared network of ATMs, we are better able to serve our customers and will be able to attract customers who are accustomed to the convenience of using ATMs. We offer credit card services through a third party. We do not have trust powers and we do not offer non-traditional banking products.
 
Competition
 
The banking business is highly competitive. We compete as a financial intermediary with other commercial banks, savings banks, credit unions, finance companies, and money market mutual funds operating in our primary service area. Many of these institutions have substantially greater resources and lending limits than we will have, and many of these competitors offer services, including extensive and established branch networks and trust services that we either do not expect to provide or will not provide initially. Our competitors include large national, super regional and regional banks like Bank of America, PNC, Comerica Bank, Chemical Bank, Fifth Third and Huntington Bank, as well as established local community banks such as Macatawa Bank, Mercantile Bank and Founders Bank.  Nevertheless, we believe that our management team, our focus on relationship banking, and the economic and demographic dynamics of our service area will allow us to gain a meaningful share of the area’s deposits and lending activities.
 
Effects of Compliance with Environmental Regulations
 
The nature of the business of the Bank is such that it may hold title, on a temporary or permanent basis, to parcels of real property. These can include properties owned for branch offices and other business purposes as well as properties taken in or in lieu of foreclosure to satisfy loans in default. Under current state and federal laws, present and past owners of real property may be exposed to liability for the cost of cleanup of environmental contamination on or originating from those properties, even if they are wholly innocent of the actions that caused the contamination. These liabilities can be material and can exceed the value of the contaminated property. Management is not presently aware of any instances where compliance with these provisions will have a material effect on the capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position of the Registrant or the Bank, or where compliance with these provisions will adversely affect a borrower's ability to comply with the terms of loan contracts. The Company does not currently own any real property.
 
Employees
 
As of March 2011, the Bank had approximately 15 full time and 1 part time employee.
 
Supervision and Regulation
 
Banking is a complex, highly regulated industry.  Consequently, the growth and earnings performance of Grand River Commerce, Inc. and Grand River Bank can be affected, not only by management decisions in general and local economic conditions, but also by the statutes administered by, and the regulations and policies of, various governmental regulatory authorities.  These authorities include, but are not limited to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Reserve Bank, the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation), OFIR (Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation), the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and state taxing authorities.  The effect of these statutes, regulations and policies and any changes to any of them can be significant and cannot be predicted.
 
The primary goals of the bank regulatory scheme are to maintain a safe and sound banking system and to facilitate the conduct of sound monetary policy.  In furtherance of these goals, Congress has created several largely autonomous regulatory agencies and enacted numerous laws that govern banks, bank holding companies and the banking industry.  The system of supervision and regulation applicable to Grand River Commerce, Inc. and Grand River Bank establishes a comprehensive framework for their respective operations and is intended primarily for the protection of the FDIC’s deposit insurance funds, the Bank’s depositors and the public, rather than the shareholders and creditors.  The following is an attempt to summarize some of the relevant laws, rules and regulations governing banks and bank holding companies, but does not purport to be a complete summary of all applicable laws, rules and regulations governing banks and bank holding companies.  The descriptions are qualified in their entirety by reference to the specific statutes and regulations discussed.
 
 
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Grand River Commerce, Inc.
 
General.  The Company, as the sole shareholder of the Bank, is a bank holding company. As a bank holding company, the Company is required to register with, and is subject to regulation by, the Federal Reserve under the Bank Holding Company Act, as amended (the “BHCA”). Under the BHCA, the Company is subject to periodic examination by the Federal Reserve and is required to file periodic reports of its operations and such additional information as the Federal Reserve may require.
 
The Bank Holding Company Act and other federal laws subject bank holding companies to particular restrictions on the types of activities in which they may engage, and to a range of supervisory requirements and activities, including regulatory enforcement actions for violations of laws and regulations.
 
In accordance with Federal Reserve policy, we are expected to act as a source of financial strength to the Bank and commit resources to support the Bank.  This support may be required under circumstances when we might not be inclined to do so absent this Federal Reserve policy.  As discussed below, we could be required to guarantee the capital plan of the Bank if it becomes undercapitalized for purposes of banking regulations.
 
Certain acquisitions.  The Bank Holding Company Act requires every bank holding company to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve before (i) acquiring more than five percent of the voting stock of any bank or other bank holding company, (ii) acquiring all or substantially all of the assets of any bank or bank holding company, or (iii) merging or consolidating with any other bank holding company.
 
Additionally, the Bank Holding Company Act provides that the Federal Reserve may not approve any of these transactions if it would result in or tend to create a monopoly or substantially lessen competition or otherwise function as a restraint of trade, unless the anti-competitive effects of the proposed transaction are clearly outweighed by the public interest in meeting the convenience and needs of the community to be served.  The Federal Reserve is also required to consider the financial and managerial resources and future prospects of the bank holding companies and banks concerned and the convenience and needs of the community to be served.  The Federal Reserve’s consideration of financial resources generally focuses on capital adequacy, which is discussed below.  As a result of the Patriot Act, which is discussed below, the Federal Reserve is also required to consider the record of a bank holding company and its subsidiary bank(s) in combating money laundering activities in its evaluation of bank holding company merger or acquisition transactions.
 
Under the Bank Holding Company Act, if adequately capitalized and adequately managed, any bank holding company located in Michigan may purchase a bank located outside of Michigan.  Conversely, an adequately capitalized and adequately managed bank holding company located outside of Michigan may purchase a bank located inside Michigan.  In each case, however, restrictions currently exist on the acquisition of a bank that has only been in existence for a limited amount of time or will result in specified concentrations of deposits.
 
Change in bank control.  Subject to various exceptions, the Bank Holding Company Act and the “Change in Bank Control Act of 1978,” together with related regulations, require Federal Reserve approval prior to any person or company acquiring “control” of a bank holding company.  Control is conclusively presumed to exist if an individual or company acquires 25% or more of any class of voting securities of the bank holding company.  With respect to Grand River Commerce, control is rebuttably presumed to exist if a person or company acquires 10% or more, but less than 25%, of any class of voting securities.
 
Permitted activities.  Generally, bank holding companies are prohibited under the Bank Holding Company Act, from engaging in or acquiring direct or indirect control of more than 5% of the voting shares of any company engaged in any activity other than (i) banking or managing or controlling banks or (ii) an activity that the Federal Reserve determines to be so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident to the business of banking.
 
 
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Activities that the Federal Reserve has found to be so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident to the business of banking include:
 
 
·
factoring accounts receivable;
 
 
·
making, acquiring, brokering or servicing loans and usual related activities;
 
 
·
leasing personal or real property;
 
 
·
operating a non-bank depository institution, such as a savings association;
 
 
·
trust company functions;
 
 
·
financial and investment advisory activities;
 
 
·
conducting discount securities brokerage activities;
 
 
·
underwriting and dealing in government obligations and money market instruments;
 
 
·
providing specified management consulting and counseling activities;
 
 
·
performing selected data processing services and support services;
 
 
·
acting as agent or broker in selling credit life insurance and other types of insurance in connection with credit transactions; and
 
 
·
performing selected insurance underwriting activities.
 
Despite prior approval, the Federal Reserve has the authority to require a bank holding company to terminate an activity or terminate control of or liquidate or divest certain subsidiaries or affiliates when the Federal Reserve believes the activity or the control of the subsidiary or affiliate constitutes a significant risk to the financial safety, soundness or stability of any of its banking subsidiaries.  A bank holding company that qualifies and elects to become a financial holding company is permitted to engage in additional activities that are financial in nature or incidental or complementary to financial activity.  The Bank Holding Company Act expressly lists the following activities as financial in nature:
 
 
·
lending, exchanging, transferring, investing for others, or safeguarding money or securities;
 
 
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insuring, guaranteeing or indemnifying against loss or harm, or providing and issuing annuities, and acting as principal, agent or broker for these purposes, in any state;
 
 
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providing financial, investment or advisory services;
 
 
·
issuing or selling instruments representing interests in pools of assets permissible for a bank to hold directly;
 
 
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underwriting, dealing in or making a market in securities;
 
 
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other activities that the Federal Reserve may determine to be so closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks as to be a proper incident to managing or controlling banks;
 
 
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foreign activities permitted outside of the United States if the Federal Reserve has determined them to be usual in connection with banking operations abroad;
 
 
·
merchant banking through securities or insurance affiliates; and
 
 
·
insurance company portfolio investments.
 
 
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To qualify to become a financial holding company, Grand River Bank and any other depository institution subsidiary that we may own at the time must be well capitalized and well managed and must have a Community Reinvestment Act rating of at least satisfactory.  Additionally, the Company is required to file an election with the Federal Reserve to become a financial holding company and to provide the Federal Reserve with 30 days’ written notice prior to engaging in a permitted financial activity.  A bank holding company that falls out of compliance with these requirements may be required to cease engaging in some of its activities.  The Federal Reserve serves as the primary “umbrella” regulator of financial holding companies, with supervisory authority over each parent company and limited authority over its subsidiaries.  Expanded financial activities of financial holding companies generally will be regulated according to the type of such financial activity:  banking activities by banking regulators, securities activities by securities regulators and insurance activities by insurance regulators.  We remain a bank holding company but may at some time in the future elect to become a financial holding company.
 
Sound banking practice.  Bank holding companies are not permitted to engage in unsound banking practices.  For example, the Federal Reserve’s Regulation Y requires a holding company to give the Federal Reserve prior notice of any redemption or repurchase of its own equity securities, if the consideration to be paid, together with the consideration paid for any repurchases in the preceding year, is equal to 10% or more of the company’s consolidated net worth.  The Federal Reserve may oppose the transaction if it believes that the transaction would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice or would violate any law or regulation.  As another example, a holding company could not impair its subsidiary bank’s soundness by causing it to make funds available to non-banking subsidiaries or their customers if the Federal Reserve believed it not prudent to do so.
 
The “Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989” (FIRREA) expanded the Federal Reserve’s authority to prohibit activities of bank holding companies and their non-banking subsidiaries which represent unsafe and unsound banking practices or which constitute violations of laws or regulations.  FIRREA increased the amount of civil money penalties which the Federal Reserve can assess for activities conducted on a knowing and reckless basis, if those activities caused a substantial loss to a depository institution.  The penalties can be as high as $1,000,000 for each day the activity continues.  FIRREA also expanded the scope of individuals and entities against which such penalties may be assessed.
 
Anti-tying restrictions.  Bank holding companies and affiliates are prohibited from tying the provision of services, such as extensions of credit, to other services offered by a holding company or its affiliates.
 
Dividends.  Consistent with its policy that bank holding companies should serve as a source of financial strength for their subsidiary banks, the Federal Reserve has stated that, as a matter of prudence, Grand River Commerce, Inc. as a bank holding company, generally should not maintain a rate of distributions to shareholders unless its available net income has been sufficient to fully fund the distributions, and the prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with the bank holding company’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition.  In addition, we are subject to certain restrictions on the making of distributions as a result of the requirement that the Bank maintain an adequate level of capital as described below.  As a Michigan corporation, we are restricted under the Michigan Business Corporation Act from paying dividends under certain conditions.
 
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was enacted in response to public concerns regarding corporate accountability in connection with certain accounting scandals.  The stated goals of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act are to increase corporate responsibility, to provide for enhanced penalties for accounting and auditing improprieties at publicly traded companies, and to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to the securities laws.
 
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act includes specific additional disclosure requirements, requires the Securities and Exchange Commission and national securities exchanges to adopt extensive additional disclosure, corporate governance and other related rules, and mandates further studies of certain issues by the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The Sarbanes-Oxley Act represents significant federal involvement in matters traditionally left to state regulatory systems, such as the regulation of the accounting profession, and to state corporate law, such as the relationship between a Board of Directors and management and between a Board of Directors and its committees.
 
 
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Grand River Bank
 
General.  The Bank is a Michigan state-chartered bank, the deposit accounts of which are insured by the FDIC. As a state-chartered non-member bank, the Bank is subject to the examination, supervision, reporting and enforcement requirements of the OFIR, as the chartering authority for state banks, and the FDIC, as administrator of the deposit insurance fund, and to the statutes and regulations administered by the OFIR and the FDIC governing such matters as capital standards, mergers, establishment of branch offices, subsidiary investments and activities and general investment authority. The Bank is required to file reports with the OFIR and the FDIC concerning its activities and financial condition and is required to obtain regulatory approvals prior to entering into certain transactions, including mergers with, or acquisitions of, other financial institutions.
 
Business Activities.  The Bank’s activities are governed primarily by Michigan’s Banking Code of 1999 (the “Banking Code”) and The Federal Deposit Insurance Act, as amended (“FDIA”). The “Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999,” expands the types of activities in which a holding company or national bank may engage.  Subject to various limitations, the act generally permits holding companies to elect to become financial holding companies and, along with national banks, conduct certain expanded financial activities related to insurance and securities, including securities underwriting, dealing and market making; sponsoring mutual funds and investment companies; insurance underwriting and agency activities; merchant banking activities; and activities that the Federal Reserve has determined to be closely related to banking.  The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act also provides that state chartered banks meeting the above requirements may own or invest in “financial subsidiaries” to conduct activities that are financial in nature, with the exception of insurance underwriting and merchant banking, although five years after enactment, regulators will be permitted to consider allowing financial subsidiaries to engage in merchant banking.  Banks with financial subsidiaries must establish certain firewalls and safety and soundness controls, and must deduct their equity investment in such subsidiaries from their equity capital calculations.  Expanded financial activities of financial holding companies and banks will generally be regulated according to the type of such financial activity:  banking activities by banking regulators, securities activities by securities regulators, and insurance activities by insurance regulators.  Under Section 487.14101 of the Michigan Banking Code, a Michigan state chartered bank, upon satisfying certain conditions, may generally engage in any activity in which a national bank can engage.  Accordingly, a Michigan state chartered bank generally may engage in certain expanded financial activities as described above.  The Bank currently has no plans to conduct any activities through financial subsidiaries.
 
Financial Reform -  The “Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act” (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) was signed into law on July 21, 2010 as a response to the recent recession, is the most sweeping change to financial regulation in the United States since the Great Depression and represents a significant change in the American financial regulatory environment affecting all Federal financial regulatory agencies and affecting almost every aspect of the nation's financial services industry.   The Dodd-Frank Act implements far-reaching changes across the financial regulatory landscape, including provisions that, among other things, will:
 
 
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Centralize responsibility for consumer financial protection by creating a new agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, responsible for implementing, examining and enforcing compliance with federal consumer financial laws.

 
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Restrict the preemption of state law by federal law and disallow subsidiaries and affiliates of national banks from availing themselves of such preemption.

 
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Apply the same leverage and risk-based capital requirements that apply to insured depository institutions to most bank holding companies, which, among other things, will require the Corporation to deduct, over three years beginning January 1, 2013, all trust preferred securities from the Corporation’s Tier 1 capital.

 
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Require the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to seek to make its capital requirements for national banks, countercyclical so that capital requirements increase in times of economic expansion and decrease in times of economic contraction.

 
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Require financial holding companies, to be well capitalized and well managed as of July 21, 2011. Bank holding companies and banks must also be both well capitalized and well managed in order to acquire banks located outside their home state.

 
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Change the assessment base for federal deposit insurance from the amount of insured deposits to consolidated assets less tangible capital, eliminate the ceiling on the size of the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”) and increase the floor of the DIF.

 
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Impose comprehensive regulation of the over-the-counter derivatives market, which would include certain provisions that would effectively prohibit insured depository institutions from conducting certain derivatives businesses in the institution itself.

 
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Require large, publicly traded bank holding companies, to create a risk committee responsible for the oversight of enterprise risk management.

 
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Implement corporate governance revisions, including with regard to executive compensation and proxy access by shareholders, that apply to all public companies, not just financial institutions.

 
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Make permanent the $250 thousand limit for federal deposit insurance and increase the cash limit of Securities Investor Protection Corporation protection from $100 thousand to $250 thousand and provide unlimited federal deposit insurance until December 31, 2012 for noninterest bearing demand transaction accounts at all insured depository institutions.

 
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Repeal the federal prohibitions on the payment of interest on demand deposits, thereby permitting depository institutions to pay interest on business transaction and other accounts.

 
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Amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (“EFTA”) to, among other things, give the Federal Reserve the authority to establish rules regarding interchange fees charged for electronic debit transactions by payment card issuers having assets over $10 billion and to enforce a new statutory requirement that such fees be reasonable and proportional to the actual cost of a transaction to the issuer.

Many aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act are subject to rulemaking and will take effect over several years, making it difficult to anticipate the overall financial impact on the Corporation, its customers or the financial industry more generally. Provisions in the legislation that affect the payment of interest on demand deposits and interchange fees are likely to increase the costs associated with deposits as well as place limitations on certain revenues those deposits may generate.  Some of the rules that have been proposed and, in some cases, adopted to comply with the Dodd-Frank Act’s mandates are discussed further under “Regulatory Capital Requirements”.
 
Deposit Insurance.  Substantially all of the deposits of Grand River Bank are insured up to applicable limits by the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”) of the FDIC and are subject to deposit insurance assessments to maintain the DIF. The FDIC utilizes a risk-based assessment system that imposes insurance premiums based upon a risk matrix that takes into account a bank’s capital level and supervisory rating (“CAMELS rating”). The risk matrix utilizes four risk categories which are distinguished by capital levels and supervisory ratings.
 
In February 2009, the FDIC issued final rules to amend the DIF restoration plan, change the risk-based assessment system and set assessment rates for Risk Category 1 institutions beginning in the second quarter of 2009. For Risk Category 1 institutions that have long-term debt issuer ratings, the FDIC determines the initial base assessment rate using a combination of weighted-average CAMELS component ratings, long-term debt issuer ratings (converted to numbers and averaged) and the financial ratios method assessment rate (as defined), each equally weighted. The initial base assessment rates for Risk Category 1 institutions range from 12 to 16 basis points, on an annualized basis. After the effect of potential base-rate adjustments, total base assessment rates range from 7 to 24 basis points. The potential adjustments to a Risk Category 1 institution’s initial base assessment rate, include (i) a potential decrease of up to 5 basis points for long-term unsecured debt, including senior and subordinated debt and (ii) a potential increase of up to 8 basis points for secured liabilities in excess of 25% of domestic deposits.
 
 
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Newly insured institutions are defined as any bank or thrift that has not been chartered for at least five years.  Effective January 1, 2010, any new institution in Risk Category I, regardless of whether it has CAMELS component ratings or not, is assessed at the maximum initial base assessment rate applicable to Risk Category I institutions.  Beginning with the June 2010 invoice, the maximum initial base assessment rate for a Risk Category I newly insured institution continues until the institution has become an established federal depository institution.
 
In November 2009, the FDIC issued a rule that required all insured depository institutions, with limited exceptions, to prepay their estimated quarterly risk-based assessments for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for all of 2010, 2011 and 2012. The FDIC also adopted a uniform three-basis point increase in assessment rates effective on January 1, 2011. In December 2009, the Bank paid $40,248 in prepaid risk-based assessments.  The balance remaining and included in accrued interest receivable and other assets was $37,533 as of December 2009, and $1,728 as of December 31, 2010 on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
 
In October 2010, the FDIC adopted a new DIF restoration plan to ensure that the fund reserve ratio reaches 1.35% by September 30, 2020, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act. Under the new restoration plan, the FDIC will forego the uniform three-basis point increase in initial assessment rates scheduled to take place on January 1, 2011 and maintain the current schedule of assessment rates for all depository institutions. At least semi-annually, the FDIC will update its loss and income projections for the fund and, if needed, will increase or decrease assessment rates, following notice-and-comment rulemaking if required.
 
In November 2010, the FDIC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to change the deposit insurance assessment base from total domestic deposits to average total assets minus average tangible equity, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act, effective April 1, 2011. The FDIC also issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the deposit insurance assessment system for large institutions.
 
In February 2011, the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved a final rule on Assessments, Dividends, Assessment Base and Large Bank Pricing. The final rule encompasses the November 2010 change to the assessment base and the October 2010 DIF restoration plan. The rule revises the assessment system applicable to large banks to eliminate reliance on debt issuer ratings and make it more forward looking. Dodd-Frank required that the base on which deposit insurance assessments are charged be revised from one based on domestic deposits to one based on assets.
 
The new large bank pricing system will result in higher assessment rates for banks with high-risk asset concentrations, less stable balance sheet liquidity, or potentially higher loss severity in the event of failure. Over the long term, large institutions that pose higher risk will pay higher assessments when they assume these risks rather than when conditions deteriorate.
 
The final rule also revises the assessment rate schedule effective April 1, 2011, and adopts additional rate schedules that will go into effect when the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF) reserve ratio reaches various milestones. These future rate schedules should accomplish the goals of maintaining a positive fund balance, even during periods of large fund losses, and maintaining steady, predictable assessment rates throughout economic and credit cycles. The changes will go into effect beginning with the second quarter and will be payable at the end of September 2011.
  
Our FDIC insurance expense totaled $49,702 in 2010 and $10,474 in 2009. FDIC insurance expense includes deposit insurance assessments and Financing Corporation (“FICO”) assessments related to outstanding FICO bonds. The FICO is a mixed-ownership government corporation established by the Competitive Equality Banking Act of 1987 whose sole purpose was to function as a financing vehicle for the now defunct Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation.
 
Under the FDIA, the FDIC may terminate deposit insurance upon a finding that the institution has engaged in unsafe and unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order or condition imposed by the FDIC.
 
 
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De Novo Bank Supervision.  In August 2009, the FDIC published guidance that extended supervisory procedures for de novo banks from three years to seven years.  Under this guidance, the Bank will be subject to the de novo supervisory procedures until April 2016.  The effect of the extension is to lengthen the period of time that the Bank will be subject to increased capital requirements, which require the Bank to maintain a leverage ratio of at least 8.0%; to require prior regulatory approval of any material deviation from the Bank’s business plan until April 2016; and to subject the Bank to more frequent regulatory examinations.  See “Prompt Corrective Regulatory Action” below for more information.
 
Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program.  On November 21, 2008, the FDIC adopted final regulations implementing the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (“TLGP”) pursuant to which depository institutions could elect to participate. Coverage under the TLGP was available to any eligible institution that did not elect to opt out of the TLGP on or before December 5, 2008. The Bank was not in existence at this time.  However, the Bank did make application to participate in the Transaction Account Guarantee portion of the TLGP.  Participating institutions were assessed a 10 basis point surcharge on the portion of eligible accounts that exceeds the general limit on deposit insurance coverage.  Pursuant to the TLGP, the FDIC will (i) guarantee, through the earlier of maturity or June 30, 2012, certain newly issued senior unsecured debt issued by participating institutions on or after October 14, 2008 and before June 30, 2009 (the “Debt Guarantee”), and (ii) provide full FDIC deposit insurance coverage for noninterest bearing deposit transaction accounts regardless of dollar amount for an additional fee assessment by the FDIC (the “Transaction Account Guarantee”).
 
On November 15, 2010, the FDIC published a final rule to provide temporary separate insurance coverage for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts. The November final rule defined noninterest-bearing transaction account as “a deposit or account maintained at an insured depository institution with respect to which interest is neither accrued nor paid. In the November final rule, the FDIC noted that, unlike the definition of noninterest bearing transaction account in the FDIC’s Transaction Account Guarantee Program (“TAGP”), the definition did not include NOW accounts (regardless of the interest rate paid on the account) or IOLTAs (“Interest on Lawyers Trust Account”).
 
On December 29, 2010, President Obama signed legislation passed by Congress to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. This amendment will provide IOLTAs with the same temporary, unlimited insurance coverage afforded to noninterest-bearing transaction accounts under the Dodd-Frank Act.  These amendments take effect December 31, 2010, and require the FDIC to “fully insure the net amount that any depositor at an insured depository institution maintains in a noninterest-bearing transaction account.” This unlimited insurance coverage will be in effect only through December 31, 2012.
 
Branching.  Michigan chartered banks, such as the Bank, have the authority under Michigan law to establish branches throughout Michigan and in any state, the District of Columbia, any U.S. territory or protectorate, and foreign countries, subject to the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
 
The Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994 allows the FDIC and other federal bank regulators to approve applications for mergers of banks across state lines without regard to whether such activity is contrary to state law. Previously, each state could determine if it will permit out of state banks to acquire only branches of a bank in that state or to establish de novo branches.  However, under the Dodd-Frank Act branching requirements have been relaxed and national and state banks will be able to establish branches in any state if that state would permit the establishment of the branch by a state bank charted in that state.
 
Loans to One Borrower.  Under Michigan law, a bank’s total loans and extensions of credit and leases to one person is limited to 15% of the bank’s capital and surplus, subject to several exceptions. This limit may be increased to 25% of the bank’s capital and surplus upon approval by a 2/3 vote of its Board of Directors. Certain loans, including loans secured by bonds or other instruments of the United States and fully guaranteed by the United States as to principal and interest, are not subject to the limit just referenced. In addition, certain loans, including loans arising from the discount of nonnegotiable consumer paper which carries a full recourse endorsement or unconditional guaranty of the person transferring the paper, are subject to a higher limit of 30% of capital and surplus.
 
 
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Enforcement.  The OFIR and FDIC each have enforcement authority with respect to the Bank. The Commissioner of the OFIR has the authority to issue cease and desist orders to address unsafe and unsound practices and actual or imminent violations of law and to remove from office bank directors and officers who engage in unsafe and unsound banking practices and who violate applicable laws, orders, or rules. The Commissioner of the OFIR also has authority in certain cases to take steps for the appointment of a receiver or conservator of a bank.
 
The FDIC has similar broad authority, including authority to bring enforcement actions against all “institution-affiliated parties” (including shareholders, directors, officers, employees, attorneys, consultants, appraisers and accountants) who knowingly or recklessly participate in any violation of law or regulation or any breach of fiduciary duty, or other unsafe or unsound practice likely to cause financial loss to, or otherwise have an adverse effect on, an insured institution. Civil penalties under federal law cover a wide range of violations and actions. Criminal penalties for most financial institution crimes include monetary fines and imprisonment. In addition, the FDIC has substantial discretion to impose enforcement action on banks that fail to comply with its regulatory requirements, particularly with respect to capital levels. Possible enforcement actions range from requiring the preparation of a capital plan or imposition of a capital directive, to receivership, conservatorship, or the termination of deposit insurance.
 
Assessments and Fees.  The Bank pays a supervisory fee to the OFIR of not less than $4,000 and not more than 25 cents for each $1,000 of total assets. This fee is invoiced prior to July 1 each year and is due no later than August 15. The OFIR imposes additional fees, in addition to those charged for normal supervision, for applications, special evaluations and analyses, and examinations. The Bank paid a supervisory fee of $6,507 in 2010 and a $4,000 fee for 2009.
 
Regulatory Capital Requirements.  The Bank is required to comply with capital adequacy standards set by the FDIC. The FDIC may establish higher minimum requirements if, for example, a bank has previously received special attention or has a high susceptibility to interest rate risk. Banks with capital ratios below the required minimum are subject to certain administrative actions. More than one capital adequacy standard applies, and all applicable standards must be satisfied for an institution to be considered to be in compliance. There are three basic measures of capital adequacy: a total risk-based capital ratio, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio; and a leverage ratio.
 
The risk-based framework was adopted to assist in the assessment of capital adequacy of financial institutions by, (i) making regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among organizations; (ii) introducing off-balance-sheet items into the assessment of capital adequacy; (iii) reducing the disincentive to holding liquid, low-risk assets; and (iv) achieving greater consistency in evaluation of capital adequacy of major banking organizations throughout the world. The risk-based guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning assets and off-balance sheet items to different risk categories. An institution’s risk-based capital ratios are calculated by dividing its qualifying capital by its risk-weighted assets.
 
Qualifying capital consists of two types of capital components: “core capital elements” (or Tier 1 capital) and “supplementary capital elements” (or Tier 2 capital). Tier 1 capital is generally defined as the sum of core capital elements less goodwill and certain other intangible assets. Core capital elements consist of (i) common shareholders’ equity, (ii) noncumulative perpetual preferred stock (subject to certain limitations), and (iii) minority interests in the equity capital accounts of consolidated subsidiaries. Tier 2 capital consists of (i) allowance for loan and lease losses (subject to certain limitations); (ii) perpetual preferred stock which does not qualify as Tier 1 capital (subject to certain conditions); (iii) hybrid capital instruments and mandatory convertible debt securities; (iv) term subordinated debt and intermediate term preferred stock (subject to limitations); and (v) net unrealized holding gains on equity securities.
 
The Bank must also meet a leverage capital requirement. In general, the minimum leverage capital requirement is not less than 4% of Tier 1 capital to total assets if a bank has the highest regulatory rating and is not anticipating or experiencing any significant growth. However, as a condition of the Bank’s charter it must maintain a minimum Tier 1 capital to total assets of 8% during its initial three years of operation, which period was subsequently extended to seven years.
 
 
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The Dodd-Frank Act requires the Federal Reserve Board, the OCC and the FDIC to adopt regulations imposing a continuing “floor” of the Basel I-based capital requirements in cases where the Basel II-based capital requirements and any changes in capital regulations resulting from Basel III (see below) otherwise would permit lower requirements. In December 2010, the Federal Reserve Board, the OCC and the FDIC issued a joint notice of proposed rulemaking that would implement this requirement.
 
In December 2010, the Basel Committee released its final framework for strengthening international capital and liquidity regulation, now officially identified by the Basel Committee as “Basel III”. Basel III, when implemented by the U.S. banking agencies and fully phased-in, will require bank holding companies and their bank subsidiaries to maintain substantially more capital, with a greater emphasis on common equity.
 
The Basel III final capital framework, among other things, (i) introduces as a new capital measure “Common Equity Tier 1” (“CET1”), (ii) specifies that Tier 1 capital consists of CET1 and “Additional Tier 1 capital” instruments meeting specified requirements, (iii) defines CET1 narrowly by requiring that most adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to CET1 and not to the other components of capital, and (iv) expands the scope of the adjustments as compared to existing regulations.
 
When fully phased in on January 1, 2019, Basel III will require banks to maintain (i) as a newly adopted international standard, a minimum ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 4.5%, plus a 2.5% “capital conservation buffer” (which is added to the 4.5% CET1 ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7%), (ii) a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 6.0% Tier 1 capital ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5% upon full implementation), (iii) a minimum ratio of Total (that is, Tier 1 plus Tier 2) capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0%, plus the capital conservation buffer (which is added to the 8.0% total capital ratio as that buffer is phased in, effectively resulting in a minimum total capital ratio of 10.5% upon full implementation), and (iv) as a newly adopted international standard, a minimum leverage ratio of 3%, calculated as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to balance sheet exposures plus certain off-balance sheet exposures (computed as the average for each quarter of the month-end ratios for the quarter).
 
Basel III also provides for a “countercyclical capital buffer,” generally to be imposed when national regulators determine that excess aggregate credit growth becomes associated with a buildup of systemic risk, that would be a CET1 add-on to the capital conservation buffer in the range of 0% to 2.5% when fully implemented (potentially resulting in total buffers of between 2.5% and 5%).
 
The aforementioned capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with a ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets above the minimum but below the conservation buffer (or below the combined capital conservation buffer and countercyclical capital buffer, when the latter is applied) will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases and compensation based on the amount of the shortfall.
 
The implementation of the Basel III final framework will commence January 1, 2013. On that date, banking institutions will be required to meet the following minimum capital ratios:  
 
 
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3.5% CET1 to risk-weighted assets.
     
 
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4.5% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets.
     
 
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8.0% Total capital to risk-weighted assets.
 
The Basel III final framework provides for a number of new deductions from and adjustments to CET1. These include, for example, the requirement that mortgage servicing rights, deferred tax assets dependent upon future taxable income and significant investments in non-consolidated financial entities be deducted from CET1 to the extent that any one such category exceeds 10% of CET1 or all such categories in the aggregate exceed 15% of CET1.
 
 
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Implementation of the deductions and other adjustments to CET1 will begin on January 1, 2014 and will be phased-in over a five-year period (20% per year). The implementation of the capital conservation buffer will begin on January 1, 2016 at 0.625% and be phased in over a four-year period (increasing by that amount on each subsequent January 1, until it reaches 2.5% on January 1, 2019).
 
The U.S. banking agencies have indicated informally that they expect to propose regulations implementing Basel III in mid-2011 with final adoption of implementing regulations in mid-2012. Notwithstanding its release of the Basel III framework as a final framework, the Basel Committee is considering further amendments to Basel III, including the imposition of additional capital surcharges on globally systemically important financial institutions. In addition to Basel III, the Dodd-Frank Act requires or permits the Federal banking agencies to adopt regulations affecting banking institutions’ capital requirements in a number of respects, including potentially more stringent capital requirements for systemically important financial institutions. Accordingly, the regulations ultimately applicable to the Company may be substantially different from the Basel III final framework as published in December 2010. Requirements to maintain higher levels of capital or to maintain higher levels of liquid assets could adversely impact the Company’s net income and return on equity.
 
Prompt Corrective Regulatory Action.  The FDIC is required to take certain supervisory actions against undercapitalized institutions, the severity of which depends upon the institution’s degree of undercapitalization. Generally, a bank is considered “well capitalized” if its risk-based capital ratio is at least 10%, its Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio is at least 6%, its leverage ratio is at least 5%, and the bank is not subject to any written agreement, order, or directive by the FDIC.
 
A bank generally is considered “adequately capitalized” if it does not meet each of the standards for well-capitalized institutions, and its risk-based capital ratio is at least 8%, its Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio is at least 4%, and its leverage ratio is at least 4% (or 3% if the institution receives the highest rating under the Uniform Financial Institution Rating System). A bank that has a risk-based capital ratio less than 8%, or a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio less than 4%, or a leverage ratio less than 4% (3% or less for institutions with the highest rating under the Uniform Financial Institution Rating System) is considered to be “undercapitalized.” A bank that has a risk-based capital ratio less than 6%, or a Tier 1 capital ratio less than 3%, or a leverage ratio less than 3% is considered to be “significantly undercapitalized,” and a bank is considered “critically undercapitalized” if its ratio of tangible equity to total assets is equal to or less than 2%.
 
The FDIC generally prohibits a depository institution from making any capital distribution (including payment of a dividend) or paying any management fee to its holding company if the depository institution would thereafter be “undercapitalized.” An “undercapitalized” institution must develop a capital restoration plan and its parent holding company must guarantee that institution’s compliance with such plan. The liability of the parent holding company under any such guarantee is limited to the lesser of five percent of the institution’s assets at the time it became “undercapitalized” or the amount needed to bring the institution into compliance with all capital standards. Furthermore, in the event of the bankruptcy of the parent holding company, such guarantee would take priority over the parent’s general unsecured creditors. If a depository institution fails to submit an acceptable capital restoration plan, it shall be treated as if it is “significantly undercapitalized.” “Significantly undercapitalized” depository institutions may be subject to a number of requirements and restrictions, including orders to sell sufficient voting stock to become “adequately capitalized,” requirements to reduce total assets, and cessation of receipt of deposits from correspondent banks. “Critically undercapitalized” institutions are subject to the appointment of a receiver or conservator. Finally, the FDIC requires the various regulatory agencies to set forth certain standards that do not relate to capital. Such standards relate to the safety and soundness of operations and management and to asset quality and executive compensation, and permit regulatory action against a financial institution that does not meet such standards.
 
If an insured bank fails to meet its capital guidelines, it may be subject to a variety of other enforcement remedies, including a prohibition on the taking of brokered deposits and the termination of deposit insurance by the FDIC. Bank regulators continue to indicate their desire to raise capital requirements beyond their current levels.
 
 
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Subject to a narrow exception, the FDIC is required to appoint a receiver or conservator for a bank that is “critically undercapitalized.” In addition, a capital restoration plan must be filed with the FDIC within 45 days of the date a bank receives notice that it is “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized” or “critically undercapitalized.” Compliance with the plan must be guaranteed by each company that controls a bank that submits such a plan, up to an amount equal to 5% of the bank’s assets at the time it was notified regarding its deficient capital status. In addition, numerous mandatory supervisory actions become immediately applicable to an undercapitalized institution, including, but not limited to, increased monitoring by regulators and restrictions on growth, capital distributions, and expansion. The FDIC could also take any one of a number of discretionary supervisory actions, including the issuance of a capital directive and the replacement of senior executive officers and directors.
 
Payment of Dividends by the Bank.  There are state and federal requirements limiting the amount of dividends which the Bank may pay. Generally, a bank’s payment of cash dividends must be consistent with its capital needs, asset quality, and overall financial condition. Due to FDIC requirements, it is expected that the Bank will not be permitted to make dividend payments to the Company during the first three (3) years of the Bank’s operations. Additionally, OFIR and the FDIC have the authority to prohibit the Bank from engaging in any business practice (including the payment of dividends) which they consider to be unsafe or unsound.
 
Under Michigan law, the payment of dividends is subject to several additional restrictions. The Bank cannot declare or pay a cash dividend or dividend in kind unless the Bank will have a surplus amounting to not less than 20% of its capital after payment of the dividend. The Bank will be required to transfer 10% of net income to surplus until its surplus is equal to its capital before the declaration of any cash dividend or dividend in kind. In addition, the Bank may pay dividends only out of net income then on hand, after deducting its losses and bad debts. These limitations can affect the Bank’s ability to pay dividends.
 
Loans to Directors, Executive Officers, and Principal Shareholders.  Under FDIC regulations, the Bank’s authority to extend credit to executive officers, directors, and principal shareholders is subject to substantially the same restrictions set forth in Federal Reserve Regulation O. Among other things, Regulation O (i) requires that any such loans be made on terms substantially similar to those offered to nonaffiliated individuals, (ii) places limits on the amount of loans the Bank may make to such persons based, in part, on the Bank’s capital position, and (iii) requires that certain approval procedures be followed in connection with such loans.
 
Certain Transactions with Related Parties.  Under Michigan law, the Bank may purchase securities or other property from a director, or from an entity of which the director is an officer, manager, director, owner, employee, or agent, only if such purchase (i) is made in the ordinary course of business, (ii) is on terms not less favorable to the Bank than terms offered by others, and (iii) the purchase is authorized by a majority of the Board of Directors not interested in the sale. The Bank may also sell securities or other property to its directors, subject to the same restrictions (except in the case of a sale by the Bank, the terms may not be more favorable to the director than those offered to others).
 
In addition, the Bank is subject to certain restrictions imposed by federal law on extensions of credit to the Company, on investments in the stock or other securities of the Company, and on the acceptance of stock or other securities of the Company as collateral for loans. Various transactions, including contracts, between the Bank and the Company or must be on substantially the same terms as would be available to unrelated parties.
 
Standards for Safety and Soundness.  The FDIC has established safety and soundness standards applicable to the Bank regarding such matters as internal controls, loan documentation, credit underwriting, interest-rate risk exposure, asset growth, compensation and other benefits, and asset quality and earnings. If the Bank were to fail to meet these standards, the FDIC could require it to submit a written compliance plan describing the steps the Bank will take to correct the situation and the time within which such steps will be taken. The FDIC has authority to issue orders to secure adherence to the safety and soundness standards.
 
Reserve Requirement.  Under a regulation promulgated by the Federal Reserve, depository institutions, including the Bank, are required to maintain cash reserves against a stated percentage of their transaction accounts. Effective October 9, 2008, Federal Reserve Banks are now authorized to pay interest on such reserves. The current reserve requirements are as follows:
 
 
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for transaction accounts totaling $10.3 million or less, a reserve of 0%; and
 
 
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for transaction accounts in excess of $10.3 million up to and including $44.4 million, a reserve of 3%; and
 
 
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for transaction accounts totaling in excess of $44.4 million, a reserve requirement of $1.023 million plus 10% of that portion of the total transaction accounts greater than $44.4 million.
 
The dollar amounts and percentages reported here are all subject to adjustment by the Federal Reserve.  As of December 31, 2010, the Bank had no reserve requirement.
 
Privacy.  Financial institutions are required to disclose their policies for collecting and protecting confidential information.  Customers generally may prevent financial institutions from sharing personal financial information with nonaffiliated third parties except for third parties that market the institutions’ own products and services.  Additionally, financial institutions generally may not disclose consumer account numbers to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing or other marketing through electronic mail to consumers.
 
Anti-terrorism Legislation.  In the wake of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, President Bush signed into law on October 26, 2001, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001.  Also known as the “Patriot Act,” the law enhances the powers of the federal government and law enforcement organizations to combat terrorism, organized crime and money laundering.  The Patriot Act significantly amends and expands the application of the Bank Secrecy Act, including enhanced measures regarding customer identity, new suspicious activity reporting rules and enhanced anti-money laundering programs.
 
Under the Patriot Act, financial institutions are subject to prohibitions against specified financial transactions and account relationships as well as enhanced due diligence and “know your customer” standards in their dealings with foreign financial institutions and foreign customers.  For example, the enhanced due diligence policies, procedures and controls generally require financial institutions to take reasonable steps:
 
 
·
to conduct enhanced scrutiny of account relationships to guard against money laundering and report any suspicious transaction;
 
 
·
to ascertain the identity of the nominal and beneficial owners of, and the source of funds deposited into, each account as needed to guard against money laundering and report any suspicious transactions;
 
 
·
to ascertain for any foreign bank, the shares of which are not publicly traded, the identity of the owners of the foreign bank and the nature and extent of the ownership interest of each such owner; and
 
 
·
to ascertain whether any foreign bank provides correspondent accounts to other foreign banks and, if so, the identity of those foreign banks and related due diligence information.
 
Under the Patriot Act, financial institutions must also establish anti-money laundering programs.  The Patriot Act sets forth minimum standards for these programs, including:  (i) the development of internal policies, procedures and controls; (ii) the designation of a compliance officer; (iii) an ongoing employee training program; and (iv) an independent audit function to test the programs.
 
In addition, the Patriot Act requires the bank regulatory agencies to consider the record of a bank in combating money laundering activities in their evaluation of bank merger or acquisition transactions.  Regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to effectuate certain provisions of the Patriot Act provide that all transaction or other correspondent accounts held by a U.S. financial institution on behalf of any foreign bank must be closed within 90 days after the final regulations are issued, unless the foreign bank has provided the U.S. financial institution with a means of verification that the institution is not a “shell bank.”  Proposed regulations interpreting other provisions of the Patriot Act are continuing to be issued.
 
 
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Under the authority of the Patriot Act, the Secretary of the Treasury adopted rules on September 26, 2002 increasing the cooperation and information sharing among financial institutions, regulators and law enforcement authorities regarding individuals, entities and organizations engaged in, or reasonably suspected based on credible evidence of engaging in, terrorist acts or money laundering activities.  Under these rules, a financial institution is required to:
 
 
·
expeditiously search its records to determine whether it maintains or has maintained accounts, or engaged in transactions with individuals or entities, listed in a request submitted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”);
 
 
·
notify FinCEN if an account or transaction is identified;
 
 
·
designate a contact person to receive information requests;
 
 
·
limit use of information provided by FinCEN to:  (1) reporting to FinCEN, (2) determining whether to establish or maintain an account or engage in a transaction and (3) assisting the financial institution in complying with the Bank Secrecy Act; and
 
 
·
maintain adequate procedures to protect the security and confidentiality of FinCEN requests.
 
Under the new rules, a financial institution may also share information regarding individuals, entities, organizations and countries for purposes of identifying and, where appropriate, reporting activities that it suspects may involve possible terrorist activity or money laundering.  Such information-sharing is protected under a safe harbor if the financial institution:  (i) notifies FinCEN of its intention to share information, even when sharing with an affiliated financial institution; (ii) takes reasonable steps to verify that, prior to sharing, the financial institution or association of financial institutions with which it intends to share information has submitted a notice to FinCEN; (iii) limits the use of shared information to identifying and reporting on money laundering or terrorist activities, determining whether to establish or maintain an account or engage in a transaction, or assisting it in complying with the Security Act; and (iv) maintains adequate procedures to protect the security and confidentiality of the information.  Any financial institution complying with these rules will not be deemed to have violated the privacy requirements discussed above.
 
The Secretary of the Treasury also adopted a rule on September 26, 2002 intended to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing through correspondent accounts maintained by U.S. financial institutions on behalf of foreign banks.  Under the rule, financial institutions:  (i) are prohibited from providing correspondent accounts to foreign shell banks; (ii) are required to obtain a certification from foreign banks for which they maintain a correspondent account stating the foreign bank is not a shell bank and that it will not permit a foreign shell bank to have access to the U.S. account; (iii) must maintain records identifying the owner of the foreign bank for which they may maintain a correspondent account and its agent in the United States designated to accept services of legal process; (iv) must terminate correspondent accounts of foreign banks that fail to comply with or fail to contest a lawful request of the Secretary of the Treasury or the Attorney General of the United States, after being notified by the Secretary or Attorney General.
 
Proposed Legislation and Regulatory Action.  New regulations and statutes are regularly proposed that contain wide-ranging proposals for altering the structures, regulations and competitive relationships of financial institutions operating in the United States.  We cannot predict whether or in what form any proposed regulation or statute will be adopted or the extent to which our business may be affected by any new regulation or statute.
 
 
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Effect of Governmental Monetary Policies.  The commercial banking business is affected not only by general economic conditions but also by the fiscal and monetary policies of the Federal Reserve.  Some of the instruments of fiscal and monetary policy available to the Federal Reserve include changes in the discount rate on member bank borrowings, the fluctuating availability of borrowings at the “discount window,” open market operations, the imposition of and changes in reserve requirements against banks’ deposits and assets of foreign branches, the imposition of and changes in reserve requirements against certain borrowings by banks and their affiliates, and the placing of limits on interest rates that banks may pay on time and savings deposits.  Such policies influence to a significant extent the overall growth of bank loans, investments, and deposits and the interest rates charged on loans or paid on time and savings deposits.  We cannot predict the nature of future fiscal and monetary policies and the effect of such policies on the future business and our earnings.
 
All of the above laws and regulations add significantly to the cost of operating Grand River Commerce, Inc. and Grand River Bank and thus have a negative impact on our profitability.  We would also note that there has been a tremendous expansion experienced in recent years by certain financial service providers that are not subject to the same rules and regulations as Grand River Commerce and Grand River Bank.  These institutions, because they are not so highly regulated, have a competitive advantage over us and may continue to draw large amounts of funds away from traditional banking institutions, with a continuing adverse effect on the banking industry in general.
 
Available Information
 
We file annual, quarterly and currents reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You may read and copy any document we file at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference room. Our SEC filings are also available to the public at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Our web site is http://www.grandriverbank.com. Except as explicitly provided, information on any web site is not incorporated into this Form 10-K or our other securities filings and is not a part of them.
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors.

Not applicable.
 
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments.
 
None.
 
Item 2.
Properties.
 
The Bank opened for business on April 30, 2009 with one location at 4471 Wilson Avenue, Grandville, Michigan, which is located approximately five miles southwest of the Grand Rapids city limit and eight miles from downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. On December 10, 2010, we renewed our three year lease agreement, commencing on January 1, 2011, with three options to renew for three years each with Southtown Center, LLC. The rent under the terms of the lease is $4,100 per month, subject to a 2% cumulative upward adjustment in each subsequent year.  At this time, the Bank does not intend to own any of the properties from which it will conduct banking operations.  The Bank does not own or operate any ATM machines.
 
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings.

In the ordinary course of operations, we may be a party to various legal proceedings from time to time. We do not believe that there is any pending or threatened proceeding against us, which, if determined adversely, would have a material effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
 
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.
 
 
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PART II
 
Item 5.
Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
 
Market Information
 
We are currently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “GNRV” and have a sponsoring broker-dealer to match buy and sell orders for our common stock. Although we are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, the trading market of our common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board is limited and lacks the depth, liquidity, and orderliness necessary to maintain a liquid market. There is currently no established public trading market in our common stock.  Because there has not been an established market for our common stock, we may not be aware of all prices at which our common stock has been traded. Based on information available to us from a limited number of sellers and purchasers of our common stock who have engaged in privately negotiated transactions of which we are aware, there were a limited number of stock trades in 2010 that ranged from $8.10 to $10.00 per share. We have no current plans to seek listing on any stock exchange, and we do not expect to qualify for listing on NASDAQ or any other exchange in the near future.
 
The following table sets forth the high and low bid prices as quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board during the periods indicated. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commissions, and may not represent actual transactions.
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
High
   
Low
   
High
   
Low
 
First quarter
  $ 10.00     $ 9.00    
NA
   
NA
 
Second quarter
  $ 9.25     $ 9.25    
NA
   
NA
 
Third quarter
  $ 9.50     $ 9.50     $ 5.50     $ 5.50  
Fourth quarter
  $ 9.00     $ 8.10     $ 6.25     $ 6.25  

Common Stock
 
As of December 31, 2010, and 2009, 1,700,120 shares of common stock of the Company were issued and outstanding, and there were approximately 720 shareholders of record.  All of our outstanding common stock was issued in connection with our initial public offering, which was completed on April 30, 2009. The price per share in our initial public offering was $10.00.
 
Dividends
 
We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock since our inception. For the foreseeable future we do not intend to declare cash dividends. We intend to retain earnings to grow our business and strengthen our capital base. Our ability to pay dividends depends on the ability of our subsidiary, the Bank, to pay dividends to us. Initially, the Company expects that the Bank will retain all of its earnings to support its operations and to expand its business.  Additionally, the Company and the Bank are subject to significant regulatory restrictions on the payment of cash dividends.  In light of these restrictions and the need to retain and build capital, neither the Company nor the Bank plans to pay dividends until the Bank becomes profitable and recovers any losses incurred during its initial operations.  The payment of future dividends and the dividend policies of the Company and the Bank will depend on the earnings, capital requirements and financial condition of the Company and the Bank, as well as other factors that its respective Boards of Directors consider relevant.  For additional discussion of legal and regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends, see “Part I – Item 1.  Business – Supervision and Regulation.”
 
Securities Authorized For Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
 
The Company has adopted a stock incentive plan which provides for the issuance of options to purchase shares of our common stock to officers and directors, the details of which are outlined in Note 8 and Note 9 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.  Approval of this plan was granted at the Company’s 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
 
 
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The following table identifies our equity compensation plans.
 
Plan Category
 
Number of securities
to be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants, and rights
(a)
   
Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants, and rights
   
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in (a))
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
    95,000     $ 10.00       105,000  

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
 
None.
 
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data.
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
The purpose of the following discussion is to address information relating to the financial condition and results of operations of the Company that may not be readily apparent from the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in this Report.  This discussion should be read in conjunction with the information provided in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.
 
Introduction
 
The following discussion describes our results of operations for 2010 and also analyzes our financial condition as of December 31, 2010. Like most community banks, we derive most of our income from interest we receive on our loans and investments. Our primary source of funds for making these loans and investments is our deposits, on which the majority of we pay interest. Consequently, one of the key measures of our success is our amount of net interest income, or the difference between the income on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and the expense on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits. Another key measure is the spread between the yield we earn on these interest-earning assets and the rate we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities.
 
We have included a number of tables to assist in our description of these measures. For example, the “Average Balances” table shows the average balance in 2010 of each category of our assets and liabilities, as well as the yield we earned or the rate we paid with respect to each category. A review of this table shows that our loans typically provide higher interest yields than do other types of interest earning assets, which is why we intend to channel a substantial percentage of our earning assets into our loan portfolio. We also track the sensitivity of our various categories of assets and liabilities to changes in interest rates, and we have included an “Interest Sensitivity Analysis Table” to help explain this. Finally, we have included a number of tables that provide detail about our investment securities, our loans and our deposits.
 
Naturally, there are risks inherent in all loans, so we maintain an allowance for loan losses to absorb probable losses on existing loans that may become uncollectible. We establish and maintain this allowance by charging a provision for loan losses against our operating earnings. In the “Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses” section, we have included a detailed discussion of this process.
 
 
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In addition to earning interest on our loans and investments, we earn income through fees and other expenses we charge to our customers. We describe the various components of this noninterest income, as well as our noninterest expenses, in the “Noninterest Income” and “Noninterest Expense” sections.
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes and the other information included elsewhere in this report. The financial information provided below has been rounded in order to simplify its presentation. However, the ratios and percentages provided below are calculated using the detailed financial information contained in the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this report.
 
General
 
Grand River Commerce, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Grandville, Michigan. Our bank subsidiary, Grand River Bank, opened for business on April 30, 2009. The principal business activity of the Bank is to provide commercial banking services in Kent County and our surrounding market areas. Our deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).
 
Until the Bank opened, our principal activities related to the organization of the Company and the Bank, the conducting of our initial public offering, the pursuit of approvals from the Office of the Financial and Insurance Regulation (“OFIR”) for our application to charter the Bank, the pursuit of approvals from the FDIC for our application for insurance of the deposits of the Bank, and the pursuit of approvals from the Federal Reserve to become a bank holding company. The organizational costs incurred during the period from our inception on August 15, 2006 through April 30, 2009, related primarily to consulting fees paid to proposed management, occupancy and interest expenses which totaled $1.8 million. We completed the initial public offering of our common stock on April 30, 2009 in which we sold a total of 1,700,120 shares of common stock at $10 per share.  Offering costs of $1.6 million, which consisted primarily of legal, marketing and consulting fees, were netted against proceeds.  We capitalized the Bank with $12,690,000 of the proceeds from the initial stock offering.
 
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared based on the application of certain accounting policies.  Certain of these policies require numerous estimates and strategic or economic assumptions, which are subject to valuation, may prove inaccurate and may significantly affect our reported results and financial position for the period or in future periods.  The use of estimates, assumptions, and judgments are necessary when financial assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at, or adjusted to reflect, fair value.  Assets carried at fair value inherently result in more financial statement volatility.  Fair values and information used to record valuation adjustments for certain assets and liabilities are based on either quoted market prices or are provided by other independent third-party sources, when available.  When such information is not available, management estimates valuation adjustments.  Changes in underlying factors, assumptions, or estimates in any of these areas could have a material impact on our future financial condition and results of operations.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses.  Currently, the Bank is required by its banking charter to maintain an allowance for loan losses at least equal to 1.00% of the outstanding loan balance.  The allowance for loan losses is established to provide for inherent losses which are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of the loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
 
The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in addition to the minimum amount required under regulatory guidelines, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio and the historical losses of peer group institutions, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.
 
 
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A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstance surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reason for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.  Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for commercial and commercial real estate loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price if obtainable, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
 
Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures.
 
At December 31, 2010, the Company considers the allowance for loan losses of $458,000, or 1.05% of the outstanding loan balance, to be adequate to cover potential losses inherent in the loan portfolio.  Our evaluation considers such factors as changes in the composition and volume of the loan portfolio, the impact of changing economic conditions on the credit worthiness of our borrowers, changing collateral values and the overall quality of the loan portfolio.
 
Income Taxes.  We use assumptions and estimates in determining income taxes payable or refundable for the current year, deferred income tax liabilities and assets for events recognized differently in its consolidated financial statements and income tax returns, and income tax expense. Determining these amounts requires analysis of certain transactions and interpretation of tax laws and regulations. Management exercises judgment in evaluating the amount and timing of recognition of resulting tax liabilities and assets. These judgments and estimates are reevaluated on a continual basis as regulatory and business factors change. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is required when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In assessing the realization of the deferred tax assets, management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future income (in the near-term based on current projections), and tax planning strategies.
 
No assurance can be given that either the tax returns submitted by us or the income tax reported on the consolidated financial statements will not be adjusted by either adverse rulings by the United States Tax Court, changes in the tax code, or assessments made by the Internal Revenue Service. We are subject to potential adverse adjustments, including, but not limited to, an increase in the statutory federal or state income tax rates, the permanent non-deductibility of amounts currently considered deductible either now or in future periods, and the dependency on the generation of future taxable income in order to ultimately realize deferred income tax assets.   The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.  The Company did not have any amounts accrued for interest or penalties at either December 31, 2009 or December 31, 2010.
 
Share-Based Compensation. The Company recognizes the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of those awards.  The Company estimates the per share fair value of option grants on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using assumptions for the expected dividend yield, expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected option term.  These assumptions are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision.  The Black-Scholes option pricing model also contains certain inherent limitations when applied to options that are not traded on public markets.  The per share fair value of options is highly sensitive to changes in assumptions.  In general, the per share fair value of options will move in the same direction as changes in the expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected option term, and in the opposite direction as changes in the expected dividend yield.  For example, the per share fair value of options will generally increase as expected stock price volatility increases, risk-free interest rate increases, expected option term increases and expected dividend yield decreases.  The use of different assumptions or different option pricing models could result in materially different per share fair values of options.
 
 
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Financial Condition at December 31, 2010
 
Introductory Note
 
As referenced above, GRCI was capitalized and acquired the Bank on April 30, 2009.  The Bank opened for business on the same day.  Our financial condition for periods prior to April 30, 2009 represents only our financial condition as a development stage company, which reflects our incurrence of pre-opening expenses without the offsetting benefit of any material revenue.  Accordingly, because our financial condition for periods prior to April 30, 2009 does not include any period of active banking operations or any period during which the Company was capitalized, the Company does not believe that comparisons of our financial condition during these periods are meaningful in evaluating our current financial condition.
 
Total Assets
 
At December 31, 2010, we had total assets of $51.8 million, an increase of $21.9 million, or 73% from $29.9 million at December 31, 2009. The increase is due primarily to a $29.8 million increase in loans, net of allowance for loan losses, since December 31, 2009.  This increase was partially offset by a decline of $9.0 million in cash and equivalents from December 31, 2009, as the Company continued to deploy its initial capital into higher yielding assets.  Total assets as of December 31, 2010, consisted of cash and deposits due from banks of $3.9 million, federal funds sold of $551,000, securities available for sale of $3.8 million, premises and equipment of $203,000, mortgage loans held for sale of $90,000, net loans of $43.0 million, restricted stock of $33,000 and accrued interest receivable and other assets of $212,000. Assets were funded primarily through deposits of $40.6 million, and shareholders’ equity of $11.0 million.
 
Loans
 
Net loans were $43.0 million at December 31, 2010 compared to $13.2 million as of December 31, 2009, excluding loans held for sale. Since loans typically provide higher interest yields than other types of interest-earning assets, a large percentage of our earning assets are invested in our loan portfolio. Average loans outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2010 were $28.5 million compared to $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Before the allowance for loan losses and unearned fees, gross loans excluding mortgage loans held for sale outstanding at December 31, 2010, were $43.5 million, representing 84% of our total assets.
 
At December 31, 2010, our loan portfolio consisted of $6.0 million of construction and land development loans, $31.9 million in commercial real estate loans, $4.7 million in commercial and industrial loans, and $854,000 in mortgage and consumer loans compared to December 31, 2009, when our loan portfolio consisted of $1.3 million of construction and land development loans, $9.5 million in commercial real estate loans, $1.9 million in commercial and industrial loans, and $532,000 in mortgage and consumer loans.  Management expects loans to continue to grow as capital is deployed and excess cash is invested in higher yielding assets per the business plan.
 
As of December 31, 2010, the Company has unfunded loan commitments totaling approximately $8.6 million compared to $12.2 million as of December 31, 2009.  While the Company has no guarantee these commitments will actually be funded, management has no reason to believe a significant portion of these commitments will not become assets of the Company.
 
The allowance for loan losses was $458,000 and $134,000 as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had no non-accrual or non-performing loans or loans considered to be impaired.  The allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans was approximately 1.05% at December 31, 2010.  The allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans was approximately 1.00% at December 31, 2009.
 
Future increases in the allowance for loan losses may be necessary based on the growth of the loan portfolio, the change in composition of the loan portfolio, possible future increases in non-performing loans and charge-offs, and the impact of the deterioration of the real estate and economic environments in our lending area.  Although the Company uses the best information available, the level of allowance for loan losses remains an estimate that is subject to significant judgment and short-term change.
 
 
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The principal component of our loan portfolio is loans secured by real estate mortgages. Most of our real estate loans are secured by commercial property. We originate traditional long term residential mortgages, traditional second mortgage residential real estate loans and home equity lines of credit as well. We obtain a security interest in real estate whenever possible, in addition to any other available collateral. This collateral is taken to increase the likelihood of the ultimate repayment of the loan.
 
The following table summarizes the composition of the outstanding balances of our loan portfolio, as of December 31:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
 
   
% of
   
 
   
% of
 
    Amount    
Total
    Amount    
Total
 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 4,722,588       10.86 %   $ 1,939,309       14.53 %
Commercial real estate
                               
Commercial
    31,895,812       73.34       9,532,051       71.39  
Construction and development
    4,846,407       11.14       1,125,934       8.43  
Total Commercial real estate
    36,742,219       84.48       10,657,985       79.83  
Consumer
                               
Consumer- residential and  other
    854,443       1.97       532,082       3.99  
Construction
    1,170,983       2.69       221,849       1.66  
Total Consumer
    2,025,426       4.66       753,931       5.64  
Gross Loans
    43,490,233       100.00 %     13,351,225       100.00 %
Less allowance for loan losses
    458,000               134,000          
Total loans, net
  $ 43,032,233             $ 13,217,225          

The majority of the Company’s loan portfolio is comprised of commercial and industrial loans and commercial real estate loans. Commercial and industrial loans represent 10.9% and 14.5% of total loans at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, while commercial real estate loans represent 84.5% and 79.8% of total loans at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
Loan Origination/Risk Management. The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income within an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on a regular basis. A reporting system supplements the review process by providing management with frequent reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies and non-performing and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions. See the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for further details of the Company’s policies and procedures related to loan origination and risk management.
 
Commercial and Industrial Loans. Commercial and industrial loans increased $2.78 million, or 143.5%, from $1.94 million at December 31, 2009 to $4.72 million at December 31, 2010. The Company’s commercial and industrial loans are a diverse group of loans to small and medium-sized businesses. The purpose of these loans varies from supporting seasonal working capital needs to term financing of equipment. The majority of these loans are secured by the assets being financed with collateral margins that are consistent with the Company’s loan policy guidelines.
 
 
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Commercial Real Estate Loans. Real estate loans totaled $36.7 million at December 31, 2010, increasing $26.0 million, or 243.0%, compared to $10.7 million at December 31, 2009. The majority of this portfolio consists of commercial real estate mortgages, which includes both permanent and intermediate term loans. The Company’s primary focus for the commercial real estate portfolio has been growth in loans secured by owner-occupied properties. These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Consequently, these loans must undergo the analysis and underwriting process of a commercial and industrial loan, as well as that of a real estate loan.
 
The following tables summarize the Company’s commercial real estate loan portfolio, as segregated by the type of property securing the credit. Property type concentrations are stated as a percentage of year-end total commercial real estate loans as of December 31, 2010 and 2009:  
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Property Type:
           
Industrial
    13.2     5.7
Multi-family / Student Housing
    19.9       20.0  
Professional / Medical Office
    23.1       14.1  
Residential 1-4 Family
    5.6       7.4  
Retail
    31.1       46.7  
Other
    7.1       6.0  
                 
Total loans
    100.0     100.0
 
Maturities and Sensitivity of Loans to Changes in Interest Rates
 
The information in the following table is based on the contractual maturities of individual loans, including loans which may be subject to renewal at their contractual maturity. Renewal of such loans is subject to review and credit approval, as well as modification of terms upon maturity. Actual repayments of loans may differ from the maturities reflected below because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.
 
 
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The following table summarizes the loan maturity distribution by type and related interest rate characteristics at December 31, 2010.
 
         
After one
             
   
One year
   
but within
   
After five
       
   
or less
   
five years
   
years
   
Total
 
Commercial and Industrial
  $ 2,462,066     $ 1,736,633     $ 523,889     $ 4,722,588  
Commercial Real Estate
                               
Commercial
    2,007,317       23,066,373       6,822,122       31,895,812  
Construction and development
    3,040,615       1,805,792       -       4,846,407  
Total Commercial Real Estate
    5,047,932       24,872,165       6,822,122       36,742,219  
Consumer
                               
Consumer –residential and other
    13,698       573,541       267,204       854,443  
Construction
    1,141,263       29,720       -       1,170,983  
Total Consumer
    1,154,961       603,261       267,204       2,025,426  
Gross Loans
  $ 8,664,959     $ 27,212,059     $ 7,613,215     $ 43,490,233  
 
Loans maturing- after one year with:
     
Fixed interest rate
  $ 17,432,605  
Floating interest rates
  $ 17,392,669  
 
Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses
 
We have established an allowance for loan losses through a provision for loan losses charged to expense in our 2010 and 2009 consolidated statements of operations. The allowance for loan losses was $458,000 and $134,000 as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The allowance for loan losses represents an amount which we believe will be adequate to absorb probable losses on existing loans that may become uncollectable. Our judgment as to the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on a number of assumptions regarding the current portfolio and economic conditions, which we believe to be reasonable, but which may or may not prove to be accurate. Over time, we will periodically determine the amount of the allowance based on our consideration of several factors, including an ongoing review of the quality, mix and size of our overall loan portfolio, our historical loan loss experience, evaluation of economic conditions and other qualitative factors, specific problem loans and commitments that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay. Periodically, we will adjust the amount of the allowance based on changing circumstances. We will charge recognized losses to the allowance and add subsequent recoveries back to the allowance for loan losses. There can be no assurance that charge-offs of loans in future periods will not exceed the allowance for loan losses as estimated at any point in time or that provisions for loan losses will not be significant to a particular reporting period.
 
Management maintains the allowance at a level at which it believes adequately provides for losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Management focuses on early identification of problem credits through ongoing reviews by management and the independent loan review function. In order to better identify the risk in total commercial loans, management has created separate loan categories for various classifications of commercial real estate loans and commercial and industrial loans to more closely monitor factors that could affect these portfolios including economic factors, competition and the regulatory environment.  Based on the current state of the economy and a recent review of the loan portfolio, management believes that the allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2010 is adequate. As charge-offs, changes in the level of nonperforming loans, and changes within the composition of the loan portfolio occur, the provision and allowance for loan losses will be reviewed by the Bank's management and adjusted as necessary.
 
 
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Nonperforming Assets
 
The Bank has not charged off any loans since commencing operations. There were no nonaccrual or nonperforming loans at December 31, 2010, and no accruing loans which were contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest payments. Generally, a loan will be placed on nonaccrual status when it becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest, or when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrower’s financial condition is such that collection of the loan is doubtful. A payment of interest on a loan that is classified as nonaccrual will be recognized as income when received.
 
Investments
 
At December 31, 2010, the $3.8 million in our investment securities portfolio represented approximately 7.4% of our total assets. We held U.S. Government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, and restricted equity securities. The restricted equity securities are comprised of stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. We have invested in agency bonds for purposes of liquidity management and to take advantage of somewhat higher yields.
 
Contractual maturities and yields on our investment securities available for sale are shown in the following table at fair value. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
The following table sets forth our interest rate sensitivity at December 31, 2010.
 
    
Less than one year
   
One year
to five years
   
Five years 
to ten years
   
Over ten years
   
Total
 
   
Amount
   
Yield
   
Amount
   
Yield
   
Amount
   
Yield
   
Amount
   
Yield
   
Amount
   
Yield
 
Available for Sale
                                                           
U.S. Government agencies
  $       %   $ 1,484,930       1.30 %   $       %   $       %   $ 1,484,930       1.30 %
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies
          %           %     825,184       2.39 %     1,483,655       3.27 %     2,308,839       2.96 %
Total
  $       %   $ 1,484,930       1.30 %   $ 825,184       2.39 %   $ 1,483,655       3.27 %   $ 3,793,769       2.30 %
 
The following table sets forth our interest rate sensitivity at December 31, 2009.
 
    
Less than one year
   
One year
to five years
   
Five years 
to ten years
   
Over ten years
   
Total
 
   
Amount
   
Yield
   
Amount
   
Yield
   
Amount
   
Yield
   
Amount
   
Yield
   
Amount
   
Yield
 
Available for Sale
                                                           
U.S. Government agencies
  $       %   $ 1,000,625       0.99 %   $       %   $       %   $ 1,000,625       0.99 %
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies
          %           %     509,643       2.78 %     976,104       3.05 %     1,485,747       2.96 %
Total
  $       %   $ 1,000,625       0.99 %   $ 509,643       2.78 %   $ 976,104       3.05 %   $ 2,486,372       2.16 %

Other investments consisted of Federal Home Loan Bank stock with a cost of $33,400 and a cost of $1,000 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
 
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The amortized costs and the fair value of our investments are shown in the following table.
 
   
December 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
Available for Sale
                       
U.S. government agencies
  $ 1,499,836     $ 1,484,930     $ 1,000,650     $ 1,000,625  
Mortgage- backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies
    2,302,904       2,308,839       1,485,505       1,485,747  
Total
  $ 3,802,740     $ 3,793,769     $ 2,485,155     $ 2,486,372  
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $4.4 million at December 31, 2010, from $13.4 million at December 31, 2009.  The decrease in cash and cash equivalents is a result of the Company deploying the cash to fund loan originations and purchase investments, which typically yield higher returns.
 
Premises and Equipment
 
During 2010, the Company incurred capitalized expenditures of approximately $11,000 compared to approximately $238,000 in 2009.  The Company’s 2009 capital expenditures consisted primarily of leasehold improvements and purchases of furniture and equipment preparing our property to be utilized in the ordinary course of our banking business.    The Company has no significant commitment for capital expenditures at December 31, 2010.
 
Deposits and Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities
 
Our primary source of funds for loans and investments is our deposits and our capital. Average total deposits for the year ended December 31, 2010 were $24.5 million compared to $6.7 million as of December 31, 2009. The table shows the balance outstanding and the average rates paid on deposits held by us as of the following.
 
   
December 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amount
   
Rate
   
Amount
   
Rate
 
Noninterest bearing demand deposits
  $ 4,533,944       %   $ 4,278,828       %
Interest bearing checking
    4,162,066       0.82 %     3,460,637       0.84 %
Savings
    9,779,584       1.22 %     2,074,606       0.98 %
Time deposits less than $100,000
    14,395,530       2.07 %     4,085,892       2.17 %
Time deposits greater than $100,000
    7,770,796       2.12 %     3,563,653       2.05 %
Total deposits
  $ 40,641,920       1.74 %   $ 17,463,616       1.52 %

Core deposits, which exclude time deposits of $100,000 or more, provide a relatively stable funding source for our loan portfolio and other earning assets. Our core deposits were $32.9 million at December 31, 2010. We can also obtain deposits from outside our market area in the form of brokered time deposits. Brokered time deposits are generally obtained at lower interest rates compared to the rates offered by our local competitors and can be used to support our loan growth.  However, the amount of brokered deposits is limited per the Bank’s business plan.  We had no brokered deposits as of December 31, 2010 or 2009. Our loan-to-deposit ratio was 107% at December 31, 2010 compared to 79% at December 31, 2009.
 
 
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The maturity of our time deposits over $100,000 at December 31, 2010 is set forth in the following table.
 
Three months or less
  $ 1,391,691  
Over three through six months
    1,550,384  
Over six through twelve months
    1,431,419  
Over twelve months
    3,397,302  
Total
  $ 7,770,796  

Short-Term Borrowings

Until April 30, 2009, we had a line of credit which was guaranteed by our organizers at the prime rate minus 0.25% that was primarily used to fund the organizational and start-up costs of the Bank.   The $2.7 million in borrowed funds at December 31, 2008 represented advances from the organizers of the Company of $1.3 million and advances under a line of credit facility with a third party lender of $1.4 million.  The advances under the short-term borrowings were repaid from the proceeds of the initial offering.  In addition, the advances due to the organizers were repaid through a combination of proceeds from the initial offering as well as the issuance of shares of common stock.
 
Capital Resources
 
Total shareholders’ equity was $11.0 million at December 31, 2010 compared to $12.3 million at December 31, 2009. Shareholders’ equity is comprised of proceeds from the completion of our initial public offering in 2009, which raised $13.6 million net of offering expenses,  reduced by losses consisting of organization and start-up expenses aggregating $3.4 million. Of the proceeds, $12.7 million was used to capitalize the Bank. We retained the remaining offering proceeds at the Company to provide additional capital for investment in the Bank, if needed, or to fund other activities which are considered appropriate investments of capital at some point in the future. Equity was further reduced by the net loss of $1.4 million for 2010 and $1.6 million for 2009.
 
The Federal Reserve and bank regulatory agencies require bank holding companies and depository institutions to maintain regulatory capital requirements at adequate levels based on a percentage of assets and off-balance sheet exposures. Under the Federal Reserve Board’s guidelines, we believe we are a “small bank holding company,” and thus qualify for an exemption from the consolidated risk-based and leverage capital adequacy guidelines applicable to bank holding companies with assets of $500 million or more. Regardless, we still maintain levels of capital on a consolidated basis that qualify us as “well capitalized” under the Federal Reserve’s capital guidelines.
 
Nevertheless, the Bank is subject to regulatory capital requirements. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.
 
Under the capital adequacy guidelines, the Bank is required to maintain a certain level of Tier 1 and total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets. At least half of the Bank’s total risk-based capital must be comprised of Tier 1 capital, which consists of common shareholders’ equity, excluding the unrealized gain or loss on securities available-for-sale, minus certain intangible assets. The remainder may consist of Tier 2 capital, which is subordinated debt, other preferred stock and the general reserve for loan losses, subject to certain limitations. In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, including certain off-balance sheet assets, are multiplied by a risk-weight factor of 0% to 100% based on the risks believed to be inherent in the type of asset. The Bank is also required to maintain capital at a minimum level based on total average assets, which is known as the Tier 1 leverage ratio.
 
 
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To be considered “adequately capitalized” under the various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies the Bank must maintain a minimum total risk-based capital of 8%, with at least 4% being Tier 1 capital. In addition, the Bank must maintain a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 4%. To be considered “well-capitalized,” the Bank must maintain total risk-based capital of at least 10%, Tier 1 capital of at least 6%, and a leverage ratio of at least 5%. For the first seven years of operation, during the Bank’s “de novo” period, the Bank will be required to maintain a leverage ratio of at least 8%. The Bank exceeded its minimum regulatory capital ratios as of December 31, 2010, as well as the ratios to be considered “well capitalized.”
 
The following table sets forth the Bank’s various capital ratios at December 31, 2010.
 
Total risk-based capital
    26.00 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital
    24.91 %
Leverage capital
    21.69 %

We believe that our capital is sufficient to fund the activities of the Bank in its initial stages of operation. As of December 31, 2010, there were no significant firm commitments outstanding for capital expenditures.
 
Return on Equity and Assets
 
The following table shows the return on average assets (net loss divided by average total assets), return on average equity (net loss divided by average equity), and equity to assets ratio (average equity divided by average total assets) for the year ended December 31, 2010. Since our inception, we have not paid cash dividends.
 
Return on average assets
    (2.91 )%
Return on average equity
    (9.72 )%
Equity to assets  ratio
    21.30 %

Effect of Inflation and Changing Prices
 
The effect of relative purchasing power over time due to inflation has not been taken into account in our consolidated financial statements. Rather, our consolidated financial statements have been prepared on an historical cost basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
Unlike most industrial companies, our assets and liabilities are primarily monetary in nature. Therefore, the effect of changes in interest rates will have a more significant impact on our performance than will the effect of changing prices and inflation in general. In addition, interest rates may generally increase as the rate of inflation increases, although not necessarily in the same magnitude.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Risk
 
Through the operations of our Bank, we have made contractual commitments to extend credit in the ordinary course of our business activities. These commitments are legally binding agreements to lend money to our customers at predetermined interest rates for a specified period of time. At December 31, 2010, we had issued but unused commitments to extend credit of $8.6 million through various types of lending arrangements. We evaluate each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by us upon extension of credit, is based on our credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and commercial and residential real estate. We manage the credit risk on these commitments by subjecting them to normal underwriting and risk management processes.
 
 
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Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2010
 
Introductory Note
 
As referenced above, the Company was capitalized and acquired the Bank on April 30, 2009.  The Bank opened for business on the same day but with limited operations.  The results of operations for periods prior to April 30, 2009 represent only our results of operations as a development stage company, which consisted primarily of incurring pre-opening expenses without the offsetting benefit of any material revenue.  Accordingly, because our results of operations for periods prior to April 30, 2009 do not include any period of banking operations, the Company does not believe that comparisons of our results of operations during these periods are meaningful in evaluating our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010.  Therefore, certain comparisons of our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010 to our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009 have been omitted from the disclosures below.
 
Net Loss
 
The Company incurred a net loss of approximately $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 as compared to a net loss of $1.6 million for the one year ended December 31, 2009.  Basic and diluted loss per share was $0.80 for the year ended December 31, 2010, and $0.95 for the year ended December 31, 2009.  The decrease in our loss for the year ended December 31, 2010 as compared to December 31, 2009 is a result of the growth in net interest income associated with the growth in earnings assets over the prior year as the Bank was beginning operations.
 
Net Interest Income
 
Net interest income for 2010 was $1.2 million, which represented a $1.1 million increase over 2009. Total interest income for the period was $1.7 million and was offset by interest expense of $427,000. The components of interest income were loans, including fees, of $1.6 million, investment income of $89,000 and federal funds sold and interest earned on excess balances of correspondent accounts of $15,000. Interest income was $215,000 in 2009 which was comprised of $182,000 in interest and fee income on loans, $8,000 in investment income and $25,000 in federal funds sold and interest earned on excess balances of correspondent accounts.  Interest expense for 2010 of $427,000 was comprised primarily of interest paid on deposit accounts.  For 2009, interest expense totaled $41,000 which was comprised of $24,000 in interest paid on deposit accounts and $17,000 on borrowing expense related to a $1,750,000 revolving line of credit used to fund organizational and pre-opening expenses available from an unaffiliated financial institution.  The note was not renewed after the maturity date and was repaid on April 30, 2009, upon release of offering funds held in escrow.
 
Average Balances, Income and Expenses, and Rates
 
The following table sets forth certain information related to our average balance sheet and our average yields on assets and average costs of liabilities for 2010. The yields are calculated by dividing income or expense by the average balance of the corresponding asset or liability. Average balances have been derived from the daily balances throughout the period indicated.  Yields for 2009 have been annualized to account for the Bank opening April 30, where appropriate.
 
 
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2010
   
2009
 
   
Average
   
Income/
   
Yield/
   
Average
   
Income/
   
Yield/
 
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
Earning assets:
                                   
Federal funds sold and interest bearing balances due from banks
  $ 7,215,620     $ 15,118       0.21 %   $ 14,992,482     $ 24,850       0.25 %
Investment securities(4)
    3,867,296       89,060       2.3       1,190,547       8,241       1.04  
Loans(1)(3)
    28,574,334       1,554,140       5.44       3,825,336       181,749       7.13  
      39,657,250       1,658,318       4.18 %     20,008,365       214,840       1.59 %
Nonearning assets
    300,260                       828,583                  
Total assets
  $ 39,957,510                     $ 20,836,948                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Interest-bearing checking
  $ 4,115,820       33,799       0.82 %   $ 1,931,261     $ 10,998       0.84 %
Savings
    3,751,354       45,656       1.22       1,256,402       8328       0.98  
Time deposits
    16,611,344       347,528       2.09       3,296,953       47,144       2.12  
Total interest-bearing deposits
    24,478,518       426,983       1.74       6,484,616       66,470       1.54  
Borrowings(2)
    1,370       14       1.02       552,285       16,679       3.02  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
    24,479,888       426,997       1.74 %     7,036,901       83,149       1.65 %
Noninterest- bearing liabilities
    3,844,724                       1,410,641                  
Shareholders' equity
    11,632,898                       12,389,406                  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 39,957,510                     $ 20,836,948                  
Net interest spread
                    2.44 %                     (0.04 )%
Net interest income/ margin(4)
          $ 1,231,321       3.10 %           $ 131,691       0.98 %
 
(1) There were no loans in nonaccrual status in 2009 or 2010.
(2) Borrowings represent full year of expense in 2009 and are related to a line of credit utilized during the start-up of the Bank.
(3)Loan fees are included in interest income.
(4)The Company has sustained a taxable loss, so the Company has not been able to realize any tax benefit from tax-exempt securities.

Our net interest spread and net interest margin were 2.44% and 3.10%, respectively, in 2010 compared to (0.04)% and 0.98% in 2009. The net interest spread is the difference between the yield we earn on our interest-earning assets and the rate we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest margin is calculated as net interest income divided by average earning assets. The largest component of average earning assets during 2010 was loans as compared to 2009 when cash and cash equivalents comprised the largest component of average earning assets.
 
The average balance of interest earning assets grew by $19.6 million and the rate earned increased 259 basis points to 4.18% as the Bank continued to grow higher yielding assets.  The average balance of loans increased $24.7 million in 2010 when compared to 2009. This increase in volume caused interest income on loans to increase $1.4 million in 2010 compared to 2009.  The increase was partially offset by a decrease in the average rate earned on loans resulting from the overall change in size and mix of the portfolio.  The average balance of total securities grew by $2.7 million and the rate increased 126 basis points to 2.30% in 2010 compared to the prior year. The average balance increase, coupled with the higher average rate earned on taxable securities, caused interest income from securities to increase approximately $81,000 in 2010 compared to 2009.  The average balance of Federal funds sold and interest bearing due from bank accounts decreased by $7.8 million.  This decrease combined with a slight decrease in the rate of interest earned resulted in a decline in interest income of $9,700 in 2010 compared to 2009.  This was due to the Bank utilizing these funds to increase the volume of investment securities and loan balances.
 
The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased $18.0 million in 2010 compared to 2009. The effect of this increase along with a 20 basis point increase in the average rate paid caused interest expense to be $361,000 higher in 2010 than in the prior year. Interest bearing checking and savings products grew by $4.7 million and time deposits grew by $13.3 million in 2010.  The average balance of borrowings decreased $551,000 and the rate declined 200 basis points resulting in a decrease in interest expense on borrowings of $17,000.  Borrowing expense in 2009 was related to borrowings for pre-opening and start up activities of the Bank.  In 2010, borrowing expense was the result of the Bank testing borrowing lines of credit. The overall effect of the increase in interest bearing deposit expense and the decrease in borrowing expense in 2010 was an increase of 9 basis points in the rate paid on interest bearing liabilities to 1.74%.
 
 
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Rate/Volume Analysis
 
 
Year ended December 31,
       
 
2010 over 2009
       
 
Total
 
Volume
 
Rate
 
Days
 
Increase (decrease) in interest income(1)
                       
Federal funds sold and interest- bearing balances due from banks
  $ (9,732 )   $ (19,335 )   $ (2,822 )   $ 12,425  
Investment Securities
    80,819       27,793       48,906       4,120  
Loans
    1,372,391       1,763,808       (482,292 )     90,875  
                                 
Net change in interest income
    1,443,478       1,772,266       (436,208 )     107,420  
                                 
Increase (decrease) in interest expense
                               
Interest-bearing checking
    22,801       18,661       (1,359 )     5,499  
Savings
    37,328       24,807       8,357       4,164  
Time deposits
    300,384       285,579       (8,767 )     23,572  
Borrowings
    (16,665 )     (16,638 )     (27 )     0  
                                 
Net change in interest expense
    343,848       312,409       (1,796 )     33,235  
                                 
Net change in net interest income
  $ 1,099,630     $ 1,459,857     $ (434,412 )   $ 74,185  

(1)
The volume variance is computed as the change in volume (average balance) multiplied by the previous year's interest rate. The rate variance is computed as the change in interest rate multiplied by the previous year's volume (average balance). The days variance is the adjustment for 2009 being a partial year of operations.
 
Management anticipates that the level of net interest income in 2011 will grow as the Bank continues to expand according to its business plan.  Growth in earning assets may prove to be somewhat more difficult in 2011 given the increased ability of competitors in the local market to increase lending activities. If general market interest rates continue to remain at relatively low levels, they may have an impact on the Company’s net interest spread as new activity, maturities, and payments may have differing impacts on interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
  
Interest Rate Sensitivity
 
We monitor and manage the pricing and maturity of our assets and liabilities in order to diminish the potential adverse impact that changes in interest rates could have on our net interest income. The principal monitoring technique employed by us is the measurement of our interest sensitivity “gap,” which is the positive or negative dollar difference between assets and liabilities that are subject to interest rate repricing within a given period of time. Interest rate sensitivity can be managed by repricing assets or liabilities, selling securities available for sale, replacing an asset or liability at maturity, or adjusting the interest rate during the life of an asset or liability. Managing the amount of assets and liabilities repricing in this same time interval helps to hedge the risk and minimize the impact on net interest income of rising or falling interest rates.
 
 
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The following table sets forth our interest rate sensitivity at December 31, 2010.
 
(in thousands)
 
Within three months
   
After three
but within
twelve
months
   
After one but
Within five
years
   
After five
years
   
Total
 
Interest-earning assets:
                             
Federal funds sold
  $ 551     $     $           $ 551  
Interest-bearing accounts
    3,729                         3,729  
Investment securities
                1,500       2,303       3,803  
Loans
    22,946       1,766       13,227       5,641       43,580  
Total earning assets
  $ 27,226     $ 1,766     $ 14,727     $ 7,944     $ 51,663  
                                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                       
NOW accounts
  $ 4,161     $     $           $ 4,161  
Regular savings
    9,780                         9,780  
Time deposits
    2,819       6,990       12,357             22,166  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ 16,760     $ 6,990     $ 12,357     $     $ 36,107  
                                         
Period gap
  $ 10,466     $ (5,224 )   $ 2,370     $ 7,944     $ 15,556  
Cumulative gap
    10,466       5,242       7,612       15,556       15,556  
Ratio of cumulative gap total assets
    20.20 %     10.12 %     14.69 %     30.03 %     30.03 %

The following table sets forth our interest rate sensitivity at December 31, 2009.

(in thousands)
 
Within three
months
   
After three
but within
twelve
months
   
After one but
Within five
years
   
After five
years
   
Total
 
Interest-earning assets:
                             
Federal funds sold
  $ 5,125     $     $           $ 5,125  
Interest-bearing accounts
    8,041                         8,041  
Investment securities
                1,000       1,486       2,486  
Loans
    9,208       779       3,637       144       13,768  
Total earning assets
  $ 22,374     $ 779     $ 4,637     $ 1,630     $ 29,420  
                                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                       
NOW accounts
  $ 3,460     $     $           $ 3,460  
Regular savings
    2,075                         2,075  
Time deposits
    180       5,875       1,595             7,650  
Total interest-bearing liabilities
  $ 5,715     $ 5,875     $ 1,595     $     $ 13,185  
                                         
Period gap
  $ 16,658     $ (5,096 )   $ 3,042     $ 1,630     $ 16,234  
Cumulative gap
    16,658       11,562       14,604       16,234       16,234  
Ratio of cumulative gap total assets
    391.43 %     199.75 %     210.75 %     223.12 %     223.12 %
 
The above tables reflect the balances of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities at the earlier of their repricing or maturity dates. Overnight Federal Funds are reflected at the earliest pricing interval due to the immediately available nature of the instruments. Debt securities are reflected at each instrument’s ultimate maturity date. Interest-bearing liabilities with no contractual maturity, such as savings deposits and interest-bearing transaction accounts, are reflected in the earliest repricing period due to contractual arrangements which give us the opportunity to vary the rates paid on those deposits within a thirty-day or shorter period. Fixed rate time deposits, principally certificates of deposit, are reflected at their contractual maturity date.
 
 
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We generally would benefit from increasing market rates of interest when we have an asset-sensitive gap position and generally would benefit from decreasing market rates of interest when our gap position is liability-sensitive. We are cumulatively asset sensitive through the first twelve months of operation as well as beyond one year. However, gap analysis is not a precise indicator of interest sensitivity position. The analysis presents only a static view of the timing of maturities and repricing opportunities, without taking into consideration that changes in interest rates do not affect all assets and liabilities equally. Net interest income may be impacted by other significant factors in a given interest rate environment, including changes in the volume and mix of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
 
Provision for Loan Losses
 
We have established an allowance for loan losses through a provision for loan losses charged as a non-cash expense to our consolidated statements of operations during 2010 and 2009. We review our loan portfolio periodically to evaluate our outstanding loans and to measure both the performance of the portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Please see the discussion below under “Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses” for a description of the factors we consider in determining the amount of the provision we expense each period to maintain this allowance.
 
Our provision for loan losses was $324,000 and $134,000 for 2010 and 2009, respectively. Management continues to review and evaluate the adequacy of the reserve for possible loan losses given the size, mix, and quality of the current loan portfolio.
 
Noninterest Income
 
Total noninterest income for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2010, was $37,000. The noninterest income earned in 2010 was predominately gain on sale of loans held for sale of $24,000, service charges on deposit accounts of $5,000 and $8,000 of other miscellaneous income.  For 2009, noninterest income was $35,000 which included $19,000 of interest earned during 2009 on the funds held in escrow during the capital campaign prior to the beginning of banking operations, $11,000 of gains on the sale of loans held for sale, service charges on deposit accounts of $2,000 and other miscellaneous income of $3,000.  As volumes of loans and deposits increase, the Company expects our noninterest income to increase as well.
 
Noninterest Expenses
 
Noninterest expenses for 2010 totaled $2.3 million, compared to $1.6 million for 2009.  The 2009 noninterest expenses total includes approximately $297,000 related to pre-opening and organizational costs incurred prior to the Bank’s opening on April 30, 2009. Salaries and employee benefits comprised the largest component of noninterest expense totaling $1,359,000 for 2010, and $740,000 for 2009. Included in salaries and employee benefits expense for 2010 was $23,000 of expense related to the issuance of stock options to directors of the Company, and $26,000 of expense related to the issuance of stock options to employees.  This compares to $22,000 of expense related to the issuance of stock options to directors of the Company, and $19,000 of expense related to the issuance of options to employees for 2009.  The increase in salary and benefit expense for 2010 was primarily the result of increased staff and a full year of banking operations.
 
Additional components of noninterest expense for 2010 include audit and professional fees of $209,000 which declined $197,000 from $406,000 in 2009.  The decline is primarily the result of 2009 expenses including consulting fees paid to Bank management in advance of the Bank opening.  Other components of noninterest expense include occupancy and equipment expense of $164,000 in 2010 which increased $29,000 from $135,000 in 2009.  The increase is primarily the result of increased depreciation on equipment purchased in 2009 as part of the start of bank operations.  Legal fees in 2010 of $96,000 increased $41,000 from $55,000 in 2009.   However, a portion of the legal fees incurred in 2009 associated with the opening of the Bank were charged against offering proceeds prior to the commencement of the opening of the Bank. Data processing and IT related services expenses of $121,000 in 2010 increased $64,000 from $57,000 in 2009 due primarily to a full year of banking operation and growth in volumes associated with these charges.  Advertising and marketing expenses of $45,000 in 2010, decreased by $17,000 from $62,000 in 2009.  The expense in 2009 included advertising for and marketing of the opening of the Bank.  Insurance expense of $74,000 in 2010 increased $44,000 from $29,000 in 2009.  This increase is due largely to increases in FDIC insurance resulting from the growth in deposits.  Loan processing expense of $18,000 in 2010 increased by $13,000 from $5,000 in 2009 due primarily to an increase in the number of loans processed.  Training and travel of $48,000 in 2010 increased $25,000 from $23,000 in 2009.  The increase is due to both an increase in the number of staff members receiving training and the amount of training provided.
 
 
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Management does not expect increases in noninterest expenses for 2011 that significantly exceed the business plan.  As the Company continues to grow the banking operation per the plan, expenses will grow accordingly.
 
Income Tax Expense
 
No income tax expense or benefit was recognized during the years ended December 31,2010 or 2009 due to the tax loss carry-forward position of the Company.  An income tax benefit may be recorded in future periods, when the Company begins to become profitable and management believes that profitability will continue for the foreseeable future.  No Federal income tax liability is expected for 2010.  An income tax receivable of $6,000 represents the Company’s overpayment of Michigan Business Tax for 2009.  This receivable is expected to be sufficient to offset the Company’s 2010 projected Michigan Business Tax.
 
Liquidity
 
Liquidity represents the ability of the Bank to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss, and the ability to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities. For an operating Bank, liquidity represents the ability to provide steady sources of funds for loan commitments and investment activities, as well as to maintain sufficient funds to cover deposit withdrawals and payment of debt and operating obligations. Liquidity management involves monitoring our sources and uses of funds in order to meet our day-to-day cash flow requirements while maximizing profits. Liquidity management is made more complicated because different balance sheet components are subject to varying degrees of management control. For example, the timing of maturities of our investment portfolio is fairly predictable and subject to a high degree of control at the time investment decisions are made. However, net deposit inflows and outflows are far less predictable and are not subject to the same degree of control.
 
The liquidity of a Bank allows it to provide funds to meet loan requests, to accommodate possible outflows of deposits, and to take advantage of other investment opportunities. Funding of loan requests, providing for liability outflows and managing interest rate margins require continuous analysis to attempt to match the maturities and re-pricing of specific categories of loans and investments with specific types of deposits and borrowings. Bank liquidity depends upon the mix of the banking institution’s potential sources and uses of funds.   Our primary sources of funds are cash and cash equivalents, deposits, principal and interest payments on loans and investment maturities.  While scheduled amortization of loans is a predictable source of funds, deposit flows are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.  The Company currently has no other sources of liquidity.  The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis which provides the Bank with a secured line of credit.  Collateral will primarily consist of specific pledged loans and investment securities.  Management is currently evaluating loans to be pledged in support of borrowings and has pledged securities issued by U.S. government agencies.  The amount available to advance on the line is determined by the value of pledged collateral as determined by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.  The Bank has also received approval to borrow from the Federal Reserve Discount Window on a collateralized basis.  Collateral will consist of specific pledged loans.  A correspondent bank has approved a $2.0 million Federal funds line of credit on a secured basis.  Investment securities have been pledged and the line is available for use.  Lastly, the Bank has subscribed to a deposit listing service which allows the Bank to post its rates to other financial institutions.  This facility has been utilized on a limited basis.   Present sources of liquidity are considered sufficient to meet current commitments.  At December 31, 2010, the Company had no borrowed funds outstanding.
 
 
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In the normal course of business, the Bank routinely enters into various commitments, primarily relating to the origination of loans.  At December 31, 2010, outstanding unused lines of credit totaled $5.1 million, which included one standby letter of credit totaling $39,000 compared to $8.2 million at December 31, 2009.  The Company expects to have sufficient funds available to meet current commitments in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2010, the Bank had $3,448,000 of outstanding unfunded loan commitments.  A majority of these commitments are in the form of loan commitment letters which generally expire within 30 days of issue and represent commercial loans and lines of credit.
 
Certificates of deposit scheduled to mature in one year or less approximates $9.8 million at December 31, 2010 compared to $6.1 million at December 31, 2009. Management estimates that a significant portion of such deposits will remain with the Bank.
 
Capital Expenditures
 
The Company’s capital expenditures have consisted primarily of leasehold improvements and purchases of furniture and equipment to be utilized in the ordinary course of our banking business.  For 2010, the Company incurred capitalized expenditures of approximately $11,000 compared to $238,000 for 2009.
 
Item 7A. 
Quantative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
 
Because the Company is a smaller reporting company, disclosure under this item is not required.
 
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
 
The following consolidated financial statements of the Company accompanied by the report of our independent registered public accounting firm are set forth on pages 39 through 69 of this report:
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
39
Consolidated Balance Sheets
40
Consolidated Statements of Operations
41
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
42
Consolidated Statements of Shareholder’s Equity (Deficit)
43
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
44
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
45
 
 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
Shareholders and Board of Directors
Grand River Commerce, Inc.
Grandville, Michigan
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Grand River Commerce, Inc. as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, shareholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows the years then ended.  These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement.  The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.  Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Grand River Commerce, Inc. as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
/s/ Rehmann Robson P.C.      
 
Grand Rapids, Michigan
March 22, 2011

 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GRAND RIVER COMMERCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
       
 
 
Cash
  $ 3,891,549     $ 8,267,952  
Federal funds sold
    551,436       5,124,934  
Total cash and cash equivalents
    4,442,985       13,392,886  
                 
Investment securities, available for sale
    3,793,769       2,486,372  
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, at cost
    33,400       1,000  
Mortgage loans held for sale
    89,971       417,000  
Loans
               
Total loans
    43,490,233       13,351,225  
Less: allowance for loan losses
    458,000       134,000  
Net loans
    43,032,233       13,217,225  
Premises and equipment
    202,973       280,683  
Interest receivable and other assets
    212,412       121,073  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 51,807,743     $ 29,916,239  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
Liabilities
               
Deposits
               
Noninterest bearing
  $ 4,533,944     $ 4,278,828  
Interest- bearing
    36,107,976       13,184,788  
Total deposits
    40,641,920       17,463,616  
                 
Interest payable and other liabilities
    141,279       109,491  
Total liabilities
    40,783,199       17,573,107  
                 
Commitments and contingencies  (Note 7 and 15)
               
                 
Shareholders’ equity
               
Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized — 1,700,120 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010, and 2009
    17,001       17,001  
Additional paid-in capital
    14,998,127       14,948,729  
Additional paid-in capital warrants
    479,321       479,321  
Accumulated deficit
    (4,463,983 )     (3,102,722 )
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
    (5,922 )     803  
Total shareholders’ equity
    11,024,544       12,343,132  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 51,807,743     $ 29,916,239  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
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GRAND RIVER COMMERCE, INC.
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
             
Interest income
  
 
      
 
  
Loans, including fees
  $ 1,554,140     $ 181,749  
Securities
    89,060       8,241  
Federal funds sold and other income
    15,118       24,850  
Total interest income
    1,658,318       214,840  
 
               
Interest expense
               
Deposits
    426,983       66,470  
Borrowings
    14       16,679  
Total interest expense
    426,997       83,149  
 
               
Net interest income
    1,231,321       131,691  
 
               
Provision for loan losses
    324,000       134,000  
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses
    907,321       (2,309 )
 
               
Noninterest income
               
Service charges and other fees
    5,151       1,979  
Escrow interest
          19,298  
Gain on sale of  mortgage loans
    24,429       10,748  
Other
    7,491       2,661  
Total noninterest income
    37,071       34,686  
 
               
Noninterest expenses
               
Salaries and benefits
    1,359,240       739,524  
Occupancy and equipment
    163,956       134,904  
Share based payment awards
    49,398       41,459  
Training and travel
    47,707       22,675  
Data processing and computer support
    121,110       56,721  
Advertising and marketing
    45,182       61,604  
Audit and other professional fees
    209,251       406,004  
Printing, postage and office supplies
    37,240       41,678  
Legal fees
    96,453       55,016  
Loan processing expense
    17,585       5,374  
Insurance
    73,918       29,518  
Telephone and data communications
    42,740       35,440  
Other
    41,873       12,476  
                 
Total noninterest expenses
    2,305,653       1,642,393  
 
               
Net loss
  $ (1,361,261 )   $ (1,610,016 )
 
               
Basic loss per share
  $ (0.80 )   $ (0.95 )
Diluted loss per share
  $ (0.80 )   $ (0.95 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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GRAND RIVER COMMERCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
             
Net loss
  $ (1,361,261 )   $ (1,610,016 )
Other comprehensive income
               
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities available for sale
    (10,188 )     1,217  
Deferred income tax benefit (expenses)
    3,463       (414 )
Comprehensive loss
  $ (1,367,986 )   $ (1,609,213 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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GRAND RIVER COMMERCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
 
 
    
Common
Stock
   
Additional Paid
in Capital
(Deficit)
   
Additional
Paid in
Capital
Warrants
   
Accumulated
Deficit
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
Total
 
                                     
Balances, January 1, 2009
  $     $ (1,065,527 )   $     $ (1,492,706 )   $     $ (2,558,233 )
Issuance in initial public offering of 1,700,120 common shares (net of cash offering costs of $486,621)
    17,001       16,452,118                         16,469,119  
Share based payment awards under equity compensation plan
          41,459                         41,459  
Issuance of common stock warrants in connection with initial public common stock offering
          (479,321 )     479,321                    
Comprehensive loss
                      (1,610,016 )     803       (1,609,213 )
                                                 
Balances, December 31, 2009
    17,001       14,948,729       479,321       (3,102,722 )     803       12,343,132  
                                                 
Share based payment awards under equity compensation plan
          49,398                         49,398  
Comprehensive loss
                      (1,361,261 )     (6,725 )     (1,367,986 )
                                                 
Balances,  December 31, 2010
  $ 17,001     $ 14,998,127     $ 479,321     $ (4,463,983 )   $ (5,922 )   $ 11,024,544  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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GRAND RIVER COMMERCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash flows from operating and pre-operating activities
           
Net loss
  $ (1,361,261 )   $ (1,610,016 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating and pre-operating activities
               
Share based compensation
    49,398       41,459  
Provision for loan losses
    324,000       134,000  
Net realized gain on sale of investment securities
    (509 )      
Net amortization on  investment securities
    16,456       (908 )
Originations of loans held for sale
    (1,954,971 )     (1,219,500 )
Proceeds from loan sales
    2,306,429       802,500  
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
    3,463       (414 )
Net realized gain on sale of loans
    (24,429 )     (10,748 )
Depreciation
    88,968       65,772  
Net change in:
               
Interest receivable and other assets
    (91,339 )     (105,028 )
Interest payable and other liabilities
    31,788       34,732  
Net cash used in operating and pre-operating activities
    (612,007 )     (1,868,151 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Loan principal originations and collections, net
    (30,139,008 )     (13,340,477 )
Activity in available for sale securities
               
Maturities and prepayments
    3,174,607       1,028,766  
Purchases of securities
    (4,508,139 )     (3,513,013 )
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    (32,400 )     (1,000 )
Purchase of equipment
    (11,258 )     (238,497 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (31,516,198 )     (16,064,221 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Acceptances of and withdrawals of deposits, net
    23,178,304       17,463,616  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs of $532,081
          16,469,119  
Net short-term borrowings repayments
          (1,360,000 )
Net other borrowings repayments
          (1,288,002 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    23,178,304       31,284,733  
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (8,949,901 )     13,352,361  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year
    13,392,886       40,525  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the year
  $ 4,442,985     $ 13,392,886  
                 
Supplemental cash flows information:
               
Cash paid during the year for interest
  $ 414,577     $ 84,025  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Grand River Commerce, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Note 1:
Organization, Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Principles
 
Nature of Organization and Basis of Presentation
 
Grand River Commerce, Inc. (“GRCI”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan on August 15, 2006, to organize a de novo Bank in Michigan.  GRCI’s fiscal year ends on December 31.  Upon receiving regulatory approvals to commence business in April 2009, GRCI capitalized Grand River Bank, a de novo Bank, (the “Bank”) which also has a December 31 fiscal year end. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GRCI.
 
The Bank is a full-service commercial Bank headquartered in Grandville, Michigan serving the communities of Grandville, Grand Rapids and the surrounding area with a broad range of commercial and consumer banking services to small- and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and local residents who it believes will be particularly responsive to the style of service which the Bank provides.
 
Active competition, principally from other commercial banks, savings banks and credit unions, exists in all of the Bank’s primary markets.  The Bank’s results of operations can be significantly affected by changes in interest rates or changes in the automotive and agricultural industries which comprise a significant portion of the local economic environment.
 
The Bank’s primary deposit products are interest and noninterest bearing checking accounts, savings accounts and time deposits and its primary lending products are real estate mortgages, commercial and consumer loans.  The Bank does not have significant concentrations with respect to any one industry, customer, or depositor.
 
The Bank is a state chartered bank and is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).  The Bank is subject to the regulations and supervision of the FDIC and state regulators and undergoes periodic examinations by these regulatory authorities.  The Company is also subject to regulations of the Federal Reserve Board governing bank holding companies.
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GRCI and the Bank (collectively, “the Company”).  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
 
Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, share-based compensation, and the valuation of deferred tax assets. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.
 
Management believes that the allowance for losses on loans is adequate to absorb losses inherent in the portfolio. As there is no historical loss information to recognize losses on loans, future additions to the allowance may be necessary based on changes in local economic conditions.
 
 
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In addition, regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the Bank to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. Because of these factors, it is reasonably possible that the allowance for losses on loans may change materially in the near term.
 
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Accounting policies used in preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  The principles which materially affect the determination of the financial position and results of operations of the Company and its subsidiary bank are summarized below.

Fair Values of Financial Instruments
 
Fair value refers to the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts such sales or transfers based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability.  Assumptions are developed based on prioritizing information within a fair value hierarchy that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable data, such as the reporting entity's own data (Level 3).  A description of each category in the fair value hierarchy is as follows:
 
 
·
Level 1 – inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets which the Company can participate.
 
 
·
Level 2 – inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
 
 
·
Level 3 – inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement, and include inputs that are available in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the related asset or liability.
 
For a further discussion of Fair Value Measurement, refer to Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements.
 
Organization and Pre-opening Costs
 
Organization and pre-opening costs represent incorporation costs, offering costs, legal and accounting costs, consultant and professional fees and other costs relating to our formation.  Cumulative organization and pre-opening costs incurred from inception to the commencement of operations on April 30, 2009 totaled $1.8 million and have been expensed.
 
Offering Costs
 
Direct and incremental costs relating to the offering of common stock totaled $1.6 million through April 30, 2009 and were charged against the offering proceeds.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
For the purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash and balances due from banks, and federal funds sold, all of which mature within ninety days.  Generally, federal funds are sold for a one-day period.  The Company maintains deposit accounts in various financial institutions which generally do not exceed the FDIC insured limits.  Management does not believe the Company is exposed to any significant interest, credit, or other financial risk of these deposits.
 
 
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Investment Securities
 
Debt securities that management has the positive intent and the Company has the ability to hold-to-maturity are classified as securities held-to-maturity and are recorded at amortized cost. Securities not classified as securities held-to-maturity, including equity securities with readily, determinable fair values, are classified as securities available-for-sale and are recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss).  Purchase premiums and discounts are recognized in interest income using methods approximating the interest method over the terms of the securities. Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are included in earnings on the trade date using the specific identification method.
 
Investment securities are reviewed quarterly for possible other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”).  In determining whether an other than temporary impairment exists for debt securities, management must assert that: (a) it does not have the intent to sell the security; and (b) it is more likely than not it will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis.  Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale debt securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses to the extent the impairment is related to credit risk.  The amount of the impairment related to other risk factors (interest rate and market) is recognized as a component of other comprehensive income.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
 
Restricted stock consists of Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock, which represents an equity interest in this entity and is recorded at cost plus the value assigned to dividends. This stock does not have a readily determinable fair value because ownership is restricted and lacks a market.
 
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale
 
Mortgage loans originated and held for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or fair value in the aggregate.  Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance of which the provision is accounted for in the consolidated statements of operations.
 
Loans
 
Loans receivable that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are reported at their outstanding principal balance adjusted for any charge-offs, the allowance for loan losses, and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Interest is credited to income on a daily basis based upon the principal amount outstanding. Management estimates that direct costs incurred in originating loans classified as held-to-maturity approximate the origination fees generated on these loans.  Therefore, net deferred loan origination fees on loans classified as held-to-maturity are not included on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
 
The accrual of interest on impaired loans is discontinued when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are reasonably assured of repayment within a reasonable time frame.
 
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The allowance for loan losses is established through provisions for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes the collection of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries are added to the allowance. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated by management on a regular basis and is maintained at a level believed to be adequate by management to absorb loan losses based upon evaluations of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio.
 
 
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Due to our limited operating history, the loans in our loan portfolio and our lending relationships are of very recent origin. In general, loans do not begin to show signs of credit deterioration or default until they have been outstanding for some period of time, a process known as seasoning. As a result, a portfolio of older loans will usually behave more predictably than a newer portfolio. Because our loan portfolio consists of loans issued primarily in the past fifteen months, the current level of delinquencies and defaults may not be representative of the level that will prevail when the portfolio becomes more seasoned, which may be higher than current levels. If delinquencies and defaults increase, we may be required to increase our provision for loan losses, which would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Management’s periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay (including the timing of future payments), the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, and other relevant factors.
 
Specific allowance for losses are established for large impaired loans on an individual basis. The specific allowance established for these loans is based on a thorough analysis of the most probable source of repayment, including the present value of the loan’s expected future cash flows, the loan’s estimated market value, or the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. A general allowance is established for non-impaired loans. The general component is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors. The qualitative factors consider credit concentrations, recent levels and trends in delinquencies and nonaccrual, growth in the loan portfolio and other economic and industry factors. The occurrence of certain events could result in changes to the loss factors. Accordingly, these loss factors are reviewed periodically and modified as necessary.
 
Unallocated allowance relates to inherent losses that are not otherwise evaluated in the first two elements. The qualitative factors associated with unallocated allowance are subjective and require a high degree of management judgment. These factors include the inherent imprecision in mathematical models and credit quality statistics, recent economic uncertainty, losses incurred from recent events, and lagging or incomplete data.
 
Transfers of Financial Assets
 
Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales when control over the assets has been surrendered.  Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when 1) the assets have been legally isolated from the Bank, 2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets and 3) the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.  The Bank has no substantive continuing involvement related to these loans.
 
The Bank sold residential mortgage loans to an unrelated third party with proceeds of $2,306,429 and $802,500 in 2010 and 2009, respectively, which resulted in gains of $24,429 and $10,748 for 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
Foreclosed Real Estate
 
Real estate properties acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure are to be sold and are initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs at the date of foreclosure establishing a new cost basis. After foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the real estate is carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Revenues and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation allowance are included in net expenses from foreclosed assets.  As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had no foreclosed real estate properties.
 
Premises and Equipment
 
Equipment is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed principally by the straight line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range generally from 3 to 9 years. Major improvements are capitalized and appropriately amortized based upon the useful lives of the related assets or the expected terms of the leases, if shorter, using the straight line method. Maintenance, repairs and minor alterations are charged to current operations as expenditures occur.  Management annually reviews these assets to determine whether carrying values have been impaired.
 
 
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Income Taxes
 
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and federal income tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the period in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.  Deferred income tax benefits result from net operating loss carry forwards.  Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.  As a result of the Company commencing operations in the second quarter of 2009, any potential deferred tax benefit from the anticipated utilization of net operating losses generated during the development period and the first years of operations has been completely offset by a valuation allowance.  Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus, or minus the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.  Additionally, the Company has a deferred tax liability recognized in connection with the unrealized gain on available for sale securities which is reported in the “interest payable and other liabilities” section of the balance sheet.
 
Share-Based Compensation
 
The Company recognizes the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of those awards.  An expense equal to the fair value of the awards over the requisite service period of the awards is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company estimates the per share fair value of option grants on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using assumptions for the expected dividend yield, expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected option term.  These assumptions are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision.  The Black-Scholes option pricing model also contains certain inherent limitations when applied to options that are not traded on public markets.  The per share fair value of options is highly sensitive to changes in assumptions.  In general, the per share fair value of options will move in the same direction as changes in the expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected option term, and in the opposite direction as changes in the expected dividend yield.  For example, the per share fair value of options will generally increase as expected stock price volatility increases, risk-free interest rate increases, expected option term increases and expected dividend yield decreases.  The use of different assumptions or different option pricing models could result in materially different per share fair values of options.
 
Advertising Costs
 
All advertising and marketing costs, amounting to approximately $45,000 and $62,000 in 2010 and 2009, respectively, are expensed as incurred.
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Accounting principles generally require that recognized revenue, expenses, gains and losses be included in net income (loss). Certain changes in assets and liabilities, such as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, are reported as a separate component of the equity section in the consolidated balance sheets.  Such items, along with net income, are components of comprehensive income (loss).
 
Net Loss per Share
 
Basic and diluted loss per share have been computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the year.  Weighted-average common shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 totaled 1,700,120. Common stock equivalents consisting of Common Stock Options and Common Stock Purchase Warrants as described in Notes 8 and 9 are anti-dilutive and are therefore excluded.
 
 
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Off-Balance Sheet Credit Related Financial Instruments
 
In the ordinary course of business the Bank enters into off balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit, commercial letters of credit and standby letters of credit. Such financial instruments are considered to be guarantees; however, as the amount of the liability related to such guarantees on the commitment date is considered insignificant, the commitments are generally recorded only when they are funded.
 
Reclassifications
 
Certain amounts as reported in the 2009 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the 2010 presentation.
 
Effects of Newly Issued Effective Accounting Standards
 
FASB ASC Topic 715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits.”  In January 2010, ASC Topic 715 was amended by Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-06, “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”, to change the terminology for major categories of assets to classes of assets to correspond with the amendments to ASC Topic 820 (see below).  The new guidance was effective for interim and annual periods after January 1, 2010 and had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
FASB ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation.”  New authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 810 amends prior guidance to change how a company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated.  The determination of whether a company is required to consolidate an entity is based on, among other factors, an entity’s purpose and design and a company’s ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance.  The new authoritative accounting guidance requires additional disclosures about the reporting entity’s involvement with variable-interest entities and any significant changes in risk exposure due to that involvement as well as its affect on the entity’s financial statements.  The new authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 810 was effective January 1, 2010 and had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.”  In January 2010, ASC Topic 820 was amended by ASU No. 2010-6, to add new disclosures for:  (1) significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and the reasons for the transfers and (2) presenting separately information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements for Level 3 fair value instruments (as opposed to reporting activity net).  ASU No. 2010-6 also clarifies existing disclosures by requiring reporting entities to provide fair value measurement disclosures for each class of assets and liabilities and to provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements.
 
The new authoritative guidance was effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2010 except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, which will be effective January 1, 2011.  The new guidance did not, and is not anticipated to, have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
FASB ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing.”  New authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 860 amends prior accounting guidance to enhance reporting about transfers of financial assets, including securitizations, and where companies have continuing exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets.  The new authoritative accounting guidance eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity” and changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets.  The new authoritative accounting guidance also requires additional disclosures about all continuing involvements with transferred financial assets including information about gains and losses resulting from transfers during the period.  The new authoritative accounting guidance under ASC Topic 860 was effective January 1, 2010 and had no significant impact on the Company’s  consolidated financial statements.

 
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FASB ASC Topic 310, “Receivables.”  In April 2010, ASC Topic 310 was amended by Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-18, “Effect of a Loan Modification When the Loan Is Part of a Pool That Is Accounted for as a Single Asset (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task)”, to clarify that individual loans accounted for within pools are not to be removed from the pool solely as a result of modifications to the loan (including troubled debt restructurings).  The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods after July 15, 2010 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
FASB ASC Topic 310, “Receivables.”  In July 2010, ASC Topic 310 was amended by Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-20, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.”  The primary objective in developing this update was to provide financial statement users with greater transparency about an entity’s allowance for credit losses and the credit quality of its financing receivables.  This update is intended to provide additional information to assist financial statement users in assessing an entity’s credit risk exposures and evaluating the adequacy of its allowance for credit losses.  Included in the new guidance are credit quality information, impaired loan information, loan modification information and nonaccrual and past due information.  The period-end information is required to be disclosed for the year ending December 31, 2010, with the exception of the new disclosures related to troubled debt restructurings which are not required to be reported until the second quarter of 2011 for the Company.  The new guidance has expanded the Company’s disclosures in the Company’s consolidated financial statements (See Note 3).
 
Note 2:
Investment Securities
 
The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities classified as available for sale, including gross unrealized gains and losses, are summarized as follows:
 
December 31, 2010
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
U.S. government agencies
  $ 1,499,836     $     $ (14,906 )   $ 1,484,930  
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies
    2,302,904       9,820       (3,885 )     2,308,839  
Total
  $ 3,802,740     $ 9,820     $ (18,791 )   $ 3,793,769  

December 31, 2009
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
U.S. government agencies
  $ 1,000,650     $     $ (25 )   $ 1,000,625  
Mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies
    1,484,505       6,660       (5,418 )     1,485,747  
Total
  $ 2,485,155     $ 6,660     $ (5,443 )   $ 2,486,372  
 
 
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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment securities available-for-sale at December 31, 2010, by contractual maturity periods are shown below.  Debt securities not due at a single maturity date, primarily mortgage-backed securities, are shown separately:
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Fair Value
 
US government agencies
           
Within 1 year
  $     $  
Over 1 year through 5 years
    1,499,836       1,484,930  
After 5 years through 10 years
           
Over 10 years
           
Total U.S. government agencies
    1,499,836       1,484,930  
Mortgage-backed securities
    2,302,904       2,308,839  
Total
  $ 3,802,740     $ 3,793,769  
 
Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations.  Because of their variable monthly payments, mortgage-backed securities are not reported in a specific maturity group.
 
For 2010, there was a $509 gain recognized as a result of a call on a security that was purchased during 2010.  There were no sales of securities in 2010 or 2009.
 
Securities pledged at year-end 2010 had a carrying amount of $989,000 and were pledged to secure available borrowings with the FHLB.  There were no securities pledges for the year ended 2009.
 
Securities with unrealized losses not recognized in income at year-end 2010, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, are as follows:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Less than Twelve Months
   
Less than Twelve Months
 
   
Gross
Unrealized
   
Fair
   
Gross
Unrealized
   
Fair
 
 
Losses
   
Value
   
Losses
   
Value
 
U.S. government agencies
  $ (14,906 )   $ 1,484,930     $ (25 )   $ 1,000,625  
                                 
Mortgage-backed securities
    (3,885 )     678,368       (5,418 )     509,643  
Total
  $ (18,791 )   $ 2,163,298     $ (5,443 )   $ 1,510,268  
 
Management has asserted that it does not have the intent to sell securities in an unrealized loss position and that it is more likely than not the Bank will not have to sell the securities before recovery of its cost basis; therefore, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2010 and 2009.

 
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Note 3:
Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
 
The components of the outstanding loan balances are summarized as follows as of December 31:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Commercial and industrial
  $ 4,722,588     $ 1,939,309  
Commercial real estate
               
Commercial
    31,895,812       9,532,051  
Construction and development
    4,846,407       1,125,934  
Total commercial real estate
    36,742,219       10,657,985  
Consumer
               
Consumer residential and other
    854,443       532,082  
Construction
    1,170,983       221,849  
Total Consumer
    2,025,426       753,931  
Gross Loans
    43,490,233       13,351,225  
Less allowance for loan losses
    458,000       134,000  
Total loans, net
  $ 43,032,233     $ 13,217,225  
 
Changes in the allowance for loan losses are as follows for the year ended December 31:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Balance, beginning of the year
  $ 134,000     $  
Provision for loan losses
    324,000       134,000  
Loans charged-off
           
Recoveries
           
Balance, end of the year
  $ 458,000     $ 134,000  

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on the impairment method as used:

Allowance for Credit Losses for the Year Ended December 31, 2010
 
Allowance for credit losses:
 
Commercial
and industrial
   
Commercial
real estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $ 18,447     $ 108,322     $ 7,231     $ -     $ 134,000  
Charge-offs
                             
Recoveries
                             
Provision
    32,257       287,581       3,914       248       324,000  
Ending Balance
  $ 50,704     $ 395,903     $ 11,145     $ 248     $ 458,000  
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $     $     $     $     $  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 50,704     $ 395,903     $ 11,145     $     $ 458,000  
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $     $     $     $     $  

 
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Allowance for Credit Losses for the Year Ended December 31, 2009
 
Allowance for credit losses:
 
Commercial and
industrial
   
Commercial
real estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Beginning balance
  $     $     $     $     $  
                                         
Charge-offs
                             
                                         
Recoveries
                             
                                         
Provision
    18,447       108,322       7,231             134,000  
                                         
Ending Balance
  $ 18,447     $ 108,322     $ 7,231     $     $ 134,000  
                                         
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $     $     $     $     $  
                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 18,447     $ 108,322     $ 7,231     $     $ 134,000  
                                         
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $     $     $     $     $  

Financing Receivables for the Year Ended December 31, 2010
 
Financing Receivables:
 
Commercial and
Industrial
   
Commercial Real Estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Ending balance
  $ 4,722,588     $ 36,742,219     $ 2,025,426     $ -     $ 43,490,233  
                                         
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $     $     $     $     $  
                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 4,722,588     $ 36,742,219     $ 2,025,426     $     $ 43,490,233  
                                         
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $     $     $     $     $  
 
 
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Financing Receivables for the Year Ended December 31, 2009
 
Financing Receivables:
 
Commercial
   
Commercial real estate
   
Consumer
   
Unallocated
   
Total
 
Ending balance
  $ 1,939,309     $ 10,657,985     $ 753,931     $ -     $ 13,351,225  
                                         
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $     $     $     $     $  
                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
  $ 1,939,309     $ 10,657,985     $ 753,931     $     $ 13,351,225  
                                         
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality
  $     $     $     $     $  

The Bank categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Bank analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk.

Prime Rating-1. Borrower demonstrates exceptional credit fundamentals, including stable and predictable profit margins and cash flows, strong liquidity and a conservative balance sheet with superior asset quality.  Historic and projected performance indicates that borrower is able to meet obligations under almost any economic circumstance.

High Quality-2. Borrower consistently and internally generates sufficient cash flow to fund debt service. Management has successful experience with this Bank or with similar business activities in a similar market. Current and projected trends are positive and superior. Management breadth and depth indicates high degree of stability.

Average Quality-3. Balance sheet is comprised of good capital base, acceptable leverage, and liquidity. Ratios are at or slightly above peers. Operation generates sufficient cash to fund debt service and some working assets or capital expansion. Loans have excellent collateral with standard advance rates. Current trends are positive or stable.

Acceptable Quality-4.  Borrower generates sufficient cash flow to fund debt service, but most working assets and all capital expansion needs are funded by other sources.  Borrower is able to meet interest payments but could not term out evergreen credit lines in a reasonable period of time.  Earnings may be trending down; a loss may be shown indicating some volatility in earnings.  However, management is acceptable and long term trends are positive or neutral.  Borrower may be able to obtain similar financing from other banks.

Watch-5.  Borrowers may exhibit declining earnings, strained cash flow, increasing leverage, and weakening market position.  They generally have limited additional debt capacity, modest coverage, and/or weakness in asset quality.  Loans may be currently performing as agreed but could be adversely affected by factors such as deteriorating economic conditions, operating problems, pending litigation, or declining value of collateral.  Management may be of good character, but weak.  May have some limited ability to obtain similar financing with comparable or somewhat worse terms at other lending institutions.

Special Mention-6.  Loans classified as special mention have a potential for weakness that deserves management’s close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
 
 
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Substandard-7.  Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful-8. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristics that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loss-9.  Loans are considered uncollectible and of little or no value as a bank asset.

Pass.  Meets the qualities of the definition of loan grades 1-5 listed above.
 
The Bank has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income within an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on a regular basis. A reporting system supplements the review process by providing management with frequent reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies and non-performing and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions.
 
Commercial and industrial loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower’s ability to operate profitably and prudently expand its business. Underwriting standards are designed to promote relationship banking rather than transactional banking. Once it is determined that the borrower’s management possesses sound ethics and solid business acumen, the Bank’s management examines current and projected cash flows to determine the ability of the borrower to repay their obligations as agreed. Commercial and industrial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may incorporate a personal guarantee.  Rarely, some short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.
 
Commercial real estate loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial and industrial loans, in addition to those of real estate loans. These loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the Bank’s commercial real estate portfolio are diverse in terms of type. This diversity helps reduce the Bank’s exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single industry. Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography and risk grade criteria. As a general rule, the Bank avoids financing single-purpose projects unless other underwriting factors are present to help mitigate risk. The Bank also utilizes third-party experts to provide insight and guidance about economic conditions and trends affecting market areas it serves. In addition, management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner occupied loans. At December 31, 2010, approximately 26.4% of the outstanding principal balance of the Bank’s commercial real estate loans were secured by owner-occupied properties, 44.4% by non-owner occupied properties, 19.9% by multi-family, 5.6% by 1-4 family residential properties and 3.7% by other types.
 
With respect to loans to developers and builders that are secured by non-owner occupied properties that the Bank may originate from time to time, the Bank generally requires the borrower to have had an existing relationship with the Bank and have a proven record of success. Construction loans are underwritten utilizing feasibility studies, independent appraisal reviews, sensitivity analysis of absorption and lease rates and financial analysis of the developers and property owners. Construction loans are generally based upon estimates of costs and value associated with the complete project. These estimates may be inaccurate. Construction loans often involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment substantially dependent on the success of the ultimate project. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Bank until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being sensitive to interest rate changes, governmental regulation of real property, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing.

 
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The Bank monitors and manages consumer loan risk through its policies and procedures.  These policies and procedures are developed and modified, as needed by management.  This activity, coupled with relatively small average loan amounts minimizes risk.  Underwriting standards for consumer real estate loans are heavily influenced by statutory requirements, which include, but are not limited to, a maximum combined loan-to-value percentage of 90%, collection remedies, the number of such loans a borrower can have at one time and documentation requirements.  The Bank recognizes the value of an independent loan review that reviews and validates the credit risk program on a periodic basis.  Results of these reviews are presented to management.  The loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by lenders and credit personnel, as well as the Bank’s policies and procedures.

The credit risk profile of the loan portfolio is presented in the following tables.

Credit Quality Indicators as of December 31, 2010:
 
   
Risk Rating Definitions
 
Commercial
   
Commercial Real
Estate
   
Commercial Real
Estate-Construction and
Land Development
 
  1  
Prime rating
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
  2  
High quality
    128,438       4,459,047       -  
  3  
Average quality
    1,151,291       11,095,807       199,391  
  4  
Acceptable Risk
    3,442,859       16,340,958       4,647,016  
  5  
Watch
    -       -       -  
  6  
Special Mention
    -       -       -  
  7  
Substandard
    -       -       -  
  8  
Doubtful
    -       -       -  
  9  
Loss
    -       -       -  
Total
      $ 4,722,588     $ 31,895,812     $ 4,846,407  

Consumer Credit Exposure
 
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
 
   
Consumer-Residential
 
     2010    
2009
 
Grade
 
 
   
  
 
Pass
  $ 477,546     $ 216,603  
Special mention
    -       -  
Substandard
    -       -  
Total
  $ 477,546     $ 216,603  

 
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Consumer Credit Exposure
 
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
 
   
Consumer-Construction
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
Grade                
Pass
  $ 1,170,983     $ 221,849  
Special mention
    -       -  
Substandard
    -       -  
Total
  $ 1,170,983     $ 221,849  

Consumer Credit Exposure
 
Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
 
   
Consumer-Home Equity
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
Grade                
Pass
  $ 363,199     $ 310,266  
Special mention
    -       -  
Substandard
    -       -  
Total
  $ 363,199     $ 310,266  

The Company considers the performance of the loan portfolio and its impact on the allowance for loan losses. For consumer loan classes, the Company also evaluates credit quality based on the aging status of the loan, which was previously presented, and by payment activity. A loan is considered performing if loan payments are timely. The following table presents the recorded investment in consumer loans based on payment activity as of December 31, 2010 and 2009:
 
Consumer Credit Exposure
 
Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity
 
   
         Consumer-Other       
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Performing
  $ 13,698     $ 5,213  
Nonperforming
    -       -  
Total
  $ 13,698     $ 5,213  

There were no impaired loans, non-accrual loans or loans 30 days past due and still accruing interest as of December 31, 2010 or 2009.  In addition, no loans were transferred to foreclosed real estate in 2010 and there were no loans that required troubled debt restructuring.
 
 
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Note 4: 
Premises and Equipment
 
Major classifications of premises and equipment are summarized as follows at December 31:
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
Leasehold improvements
  $ 44,540     $ 44,540  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
    303,442       292,185  
Accumulated depreciation
    (145,009 )     (56,042 )
Premises and equipment, net
  $ 202,973     $ 280,683  

Depreciation expense was $88,968 and $65,772 for 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
Note 5: 
Deposits
 
The components of the outstanding deposit balances are as follows as of December 31:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Noninterest bearing
           
Demand
  $ 4,533,944     $ 4,278,828  
Interest bearing
               
Checking
    4,162,066       3,460,637  
Savings
    9,779,584       2,074,606  
Time, under $100,000
    14,395,530       4,085,892  
Time, over $100,000
    7,770,796       3,563,653  
Total deposits
  $ 40,641,920     $ 17,463,616  

Interest expense on time deposits issued in denominations of $100,000 or more was $139,925 in 2010 and $19,336 in 2009.

Scheduled maturities of time deposits for each of the years succeeding December 31, 2010, are as follows:
 
Year
 
Amount
 
2011
  $ 9,809,604  
2012
    7,306,356  
2013
    2,963,015  
2014
    725,331  
2015
    1,362,020  
Total
  $ 22,166,326  
  
Note 6: 
Fair Value Measurement
 
The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures.  Available for sale investment securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets and liabilities on a nonrecurring basis.  At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had no assets or liabilities recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

 
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The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair value disclosures for financial instruments.
 
Cash and cash equivalents:  The carrying amounts of cash and short-term instruments, including Federal Funds sold approximate fair values.
 
Investment securities:  Fair values for investment securities are based on quoted market prices, where available.  If quoted market prices are unavailable, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions, and other factors such as credit loss and liquidity assumptions. As such, we classify investments as Level 2.
 
FHLB stock: The redeemable carrying amount of these securities with limited marketability approximates their fair value.
 
Mortgage loans held for sale: Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market value or fair value. Fair value is based on independent quoted market prices of the purchasers. Quoted market prices are based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics. As such, we classify those loans subjected to nonrecurring fair value adjustments as Level 2.
 
Loans:  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 (e.g., real estate mortgage, commercial, and installment) are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  The resulting amounts are adjusted to estimate the effect of declines, if any, in the credit quality of borrowers since the loans were originated.  Fair values for non-performing loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses or underlying collateral values, where applicable.
 
Deposits:  Demand, savings, and money market deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amounts).  Fair values for variable rate certificates of deposit approximate their recorded carrying value.  Fair values for fixed-rate certificates of deposit are estimated using discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits.
 
Accrued interest: The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.
 
Off-balance-sheet credit-related instruments:  Fair values for off-balance-sheet lending commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into consideration the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standings.  The Bank does not charge fees for lending commitments; thus it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of these instruments.
 
The preceding methods described may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of the net realized value or reflective of the future fair values.  Furthermore, although the Company believes its valuations methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions could result in a different fair value measurement.
 
Assets Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
All of the Bank’s securities available for sale are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy as quoted prices for similar assets are available in an active market.
 
 
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The following table presents the financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 (000s omitted), on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and by valuation hierarchy level (as described above).  The preceding methods described may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.
 
As of December 31, 2010
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Securities available for sale
                       
U.S. government agencies
  $     $ 1,485     $     $ 1,485  
Mortgage-backed securities
          2,309             2,309  
Total
  $     $ 3,794     $     $ 3,794  
                                 
As of December 31, 2009
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Securities available for sale
                               
U.S. government agencies
  $     $ 1,001     $     $ 1,001  
Mortgage-backed securities
          1,485             1,485  
Total
  $     $ 2,486     $     $ 2,486  

Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value in their Entirety on a Recurring Basis:
 
Disclosure of the estimated fair values of financial instruments, which differ from carrying values, often requires the use of estimates. In cases where quoted market values in an active market are not available, the Company uses present value techniques and other valuation methods to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments. These valuation methods require considerable judgment and the resulting estimates of fair value can be significantly affected by the assumptions made and methods used.
 
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets are as follows as of December 31 (000’s omitted):
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Fair Value
 
Financial assets
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 4,443     $ 4,443     $ 13,393     $ 13,393  
Mortgage loans held for sale
    90       90       417       417  
Net loans
    43,032       43,295       13,217       13,481  
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
    33       33       1       1  
Accrued interest receivable
    143       143       26       26  
                                 
Financial liabilities
                               
Noninterest bearing deposits
    4,534       4,534       4,279       4,279  
Interest bearing deposits
    36,108       36,151       13,185       13,782  
Accrued interest payable
    23       23       4       4  
 
Note 7:
Operating Lease
 
In November 2007, the Company began leasing the building used as its principle office and is obligated under an operating lease agreement through December 2010, with three options to renew for three years each with Southtown Center, LLC. The rent under the terms of the lease was $0 per month from November through December 2007, $2,250 per month from January through February 2008, and $4,100 per month thereafter, subject to a 2% cumulative upward adjustment in each subsequent year.  The Company recognized the expense including the escalating amounts on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement.  The lease was renewed in December 2010 for 36 months at $4,100 per month through December 2013. The lease provides that the Company pays insurance and certain other operating expenses applicable to the leased premise.  The lease also stipulates that the Company may use and occupy the premise only for the purpose of maintaining and operating a bank.
 
 
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Note 8: 
Common Stock Options
 
On June 23, 2009, the Board of Directors of GRCI approved the adoption of the Grand River Commerce, Inc. 2009 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2009 Plan”) which provides for the reservation of 200,000 authorized shares of GRCI’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share, for issuance upon the exercise of certain common stock options, that may be issued pursuant to the terms of the 2009 Plan.  The 2009 Plan was approved and adopted by our shareholders at our 2010 Annual Meeting.
 
A description of the terms and conditions of the 2009 Plan was included in GRCI’s prospectus, dated May 9, 2008, under the section entitled “Management - Stock Incentive Plan.”  The prospectus was included in GRCI’s registration statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-147456), as amended, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Assuming the issuance of all of the common shares reserved for stock options and the exercise of all of those options, the shares acquired by the option holders pursuant to their stock options would represent approximately 14.8% of the outstanding shares after exercise.
 
During the second quarter of 2009, GRCI awarded and issued options for the purchase of 100,000 shares of Company common stock.  The total stock options outstanding at December 31, 2009 were 95,000, due to the cancellation of 5,000 stock options.  No options have been exercised. Management options have a 5 year vesting period and Director options have a 3 year vesting period.  All such options expire in 10 years and have a $10 per share strike price.  No new options have been awarded under this Plan or any other plan.
 
The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using the calculated value on the grant date.  The Company currently measures compensation cost of employee and director stock options based on the calculated value instead of fair value because it is not practical to estimate the volatility of the share price.  The Company does not maintain an internal market for its shares, and shares have been infrequently traded publically.  The Company’s stock is traded over the counter under the symbol GNRV. GRCI’s initial stock offering was completed in April 2009.  The calculated value method requires that the volatility assumption used in an option-pricing model be based on the historical volatility of an appropriate industry sector index.
 
The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for equity awards, including stock options, based on the grant date fair value of the awards.  The cost is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period of the awards.  The Company estimates the fair value of all stock options on each grant date, using an appropriate valuation approach based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
 
The Company uses a Black-Scholes formula to estimate the calculated value of share-based payments. The weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model are noted in the following table.  The Company uses expected data to estimate option exercise and employee termination within the valuation model.  The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant of the option.
Calculated volatility
12.00%
Weighted average dividends
0.00%
Expected term (in years)
7yrs
Risk-free rate
2.70%

 
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A summary of option activity under the 2009 Plan is presented below for the year ended December 31:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding at January 1
    100,000     $ 10.00           $  
Granted
                100,000         10.00  
Exercised
                        —  
Expired or cancelled
    (5,000 )                   —  
Outstanding at December 31
    95,000     $ 10.00       100,000     $ 10.00  

There are 23,002 common stock options able to be exercised at December 31, 2010.  The weighted-average grant-date calculated value approximated $243,000 for options granted during the second quarter of 2009.  As of December 31, 2010, there was approximately $202,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.9 years.
 
A summary of the status of our non-vested shares as of 2010 and 2009 and changes during the one year ended December 31.
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 
Nonvested at January 1
    100,000     $ 2.21           $  
Granted
                100,000       2.21  
Forfeited
    (5,000 )                  
Vested
    (23,002 )     2.21              
Nonvested at December 31
    71,998     $ 2.21       100,000     $ 2.21  
 
Note 9: 
Common Stock Purchase Warrants
 
The Company measures the cost of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions).  The Company estimates the fair value of all common stock purchase warrants on each grant date, using an appropriate valuation approach based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
 
In recognition of the substantial financial risks undertaken by the members of the Company’s organizing group, GRCI granted common stock purchase warrants to such organizers.  As of December 31, 2010, GRCI had granted warrants to purchase an aggregate of 305,300 shares of common stock.  These warrants are exercisable at a price of $10.00 per share, the initial offering price, and may be exercised within ten years from the date that the Bank opened for business.  The warrants vested immediately.
 
In connection with the issuance of these warrants, the Company determined a share-based payment value, using the Black Scholes option-pricing model, of $479,000. This amount was charged entirely to the additional paid in capital of the 2009 common stock offering.
 
The fair value of each warrant issued was estimated on the date of grant using the Black Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions.
 
 
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Dividend yield or expected dividends
0.00%
Risk free interest rate
2.02%
Expected life
5 yrs
Expected volatility
12.00%

No warrants were exercised in 2010 or 2009.

Note 10:  
Employee Benefit Plan
 
The Company has a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan covering all employees, which began in 2009.  Contributions under the 401(k) plan are made by the employee with the Company contributing 100% of the employee deferral for the first 3% compensation and the Company contributing 50% of the deferral for the next 2% of the employee’s deferral.  The cost of the plan amounted to $31,016 and $18,285 for 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
Note 11:  
Short Term Borrowings
 
Short-term borrowings are generally comprised of a secured $2 million federal funds purchased line of credit with a correspondent bank and a collateral based borrowing formula for FHLB Advances.  Any FHLB obligations of the Bank would be secured by bank-owned securities held by the FHLB as a third-party safekeeping agent. The Bank had pledged securities that equate to an available borrowing limit of $989,000 as of December 31, 2010.  The Company had no short term borrowings as of December 31, 2010 or 2009.
 
Note 12:  
Income Taxes
 
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and federal income tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the period in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.  A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce the deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.  As a result of the Company commencing operations in the second quarter of 2009, any potential deferred tax benefit from the anticipated utilization of net operating losses generated during the development period has been completely offset by a valuation allowance.  Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus, or minus the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

 
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Deferred taxes are comprised of the following at December 31:
   
2010
   
2009
 
Deferred tax assets
           
Allowance for loan losses
  $ 90,852     $  
Start-up costs
    540,916       581,484  
Non-employee stock option plan
    14,612       7,514  
Net operating loss carryforwards
    855,690       470,327  
Other
    2,491       791  
Total deferred tax assets
    1,504,561       1,060,116  
 
               
Deferred tax liabilities
               
Depreciation
    (4,338 )     (3,657 )
Allowance for loan losses
          (8,202 )
Accretion on securities
    (251 )     (89 )
Total deferred tax liabilities
    (4,589 )     (11,948 )
                 
Net deferred tax assets
    1,499,972       1,048,168  
                 
Less valuation allowance
    1,499,972       1,048,168  
                 
Total
  $     $  

Additionally, the Company has a deferred tax asset provided for related to unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities and is reported in the “interest payable and other liabilities” section of the consolidated balance sheets.

Reconciliation of federal income taxes at statutory rate (34%) to effective rate for the year end December 31:
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
Tax at federal statutory rate
  $ (462,830 )   $ (547,406 )
Other
    11,027       6,758  
Change in valuation allowance
    451,803       540,648  
Federal income taxes
  $     $  

The federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of $2.5 million will expire beginning in 2029 if not previously utilized.
 
The Company and its subsidiary are subject to U.S. federal income taxes.  The Company is no longer subject to examination by the taxing authority before 2007.  There are no material uncertain tax positions requiring the recognition in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  The Company does not expect to generate significant unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months.  The Company recognizes interest and or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.  The Company did not have any amounts accrued for interest and penalties at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and is not aware of any claims for such amounts by federal income tax authorities.
 
Note 13:  
Minimum Regulatory Capital Requirements and Restrictions on Capital
 
Banks and bank holding companies are subject to regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Capital adequacy guidelines and, additionally for the Bank, prompt corrective action regulations, involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items calculated under regulatory accounting policies. Capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators. Failure to meet capital requirements can initiate regulatory action.  The prompt corrective action regulations provide four classifications; well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized and critical undercapitalized, although these terms are not used to represent overall financial condition.  If adequately capitalized, regulatory approval is required to accept brokered deposits.  If undercapitalized, capital distributions are limited, as is asset growth and expansion, and plans for capital restoration are required.  The Company is restricted from paying dividends until such time as the Bank achieves profitability on a continuing basis and the Bank has sufficient capital to do so.  The Bank is required to maintain a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to average assets of 8% for the first seven years of operation.  The Bank was well capitalized as of December 31, 2010.  There are no conditions or events that management believes have changed the Bank’s category.

 
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The Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented in the following tables (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Actual
   
Adequately Capitalized
   
Well Capitalized
 
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Amount
   
Ratio
 
December 31, 2010
                                   
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
  $ 10,889       26.00 %   $ 3,350       8.00 %   $ 4,187       10.00 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
    10,431       24.91       1,675       4.00       2,513       6.00  
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)
    10,431       21.69       1,924       4.00       2,405       5.00  
                                                 
December 31, 2009
                                               
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
  $ 11,731       78.99 %   $ 1,188       8.00 %   $ 1,485       10.00 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
    11,597       78.09       594       4.00       891       6.00  
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)
    11,597       45.06       1,029       4.00       1,287       5.00  

Consistent with its policy that bank holding companies should serve as a source of financial strength for their subsidiary banks, the Federal Reserve has stated that, as a matter of prudence, Grand River Commerce, a bank holding company, generally should not maintain a rate of distributions to shareholders unless its available net income has been sufficient to fully fund the distributions, and the prospective rate of earnings retention appears consistent with the bank holding company’s capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition.  In addition, the Company is subject to certain restrictions on the making of distributions as a result of the requirement that the Bank maintain an adequate level of capital as described above.  As a Michigan company, we are restricted under the Michigan Business Company Act from paying dividends under certain conditions.
 
Note 14:  
Related Party Transactions
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Bank grants loans to certain directors, principals, officers and their affiliates.  Loans and commitments to principal officers, directors and their affiliates are presented in the following table:
 
   
December 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
             
Beginning balance
  $ 1,123,017     $ -  
New loans and  line advances
    442,485       1,399,917  
Repayments
    (237,987 )     (276,900 )
Ending balance
  $ 1,327,515     $ 1,123,017  

Deposits from principal officers, directors and their affiliates as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were approximately $1,361,000 and $899,000, respectively.

Note 15: 
Off-Balance Sheet Activities
 
To meet the financing needs of its customers, the Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business.  These financial instruments are comprised of unused lines of credit, overdraft lines and loan commitments.  These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

 
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The Bank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments.  The Bank uses the same credit policies in making these commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.  The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank, upon extension of credit is based on management’s credit evaluation of the borrower.  These are agreements to provide credit or to support the credit of others, as long as conditions established in the contract are met, and usually have expiration dates.  Commitments may expire without being used.  Risk to credit loss exists, up to the face amounts of these instruments, although material losses are not anticipated.
 
The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk was as follows:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Fixed
   
Variable
   
Fixed
    Variable  
   
Rate
   
Rate
   
Rate
    Rate  
                         
Unused lines of credit and letters of credit
  $ 1,190,950     $ 3,955,155     $ 1,780,106     $ 6,440,678  
Commitments to fund loans
    1,373,000       2,075,000       3,660,000       6,756,678  

Unfunded commitments under commercial lines of credit, revolving home equity lines of credit and overdraft protection agreements are commitments for possible future extensions of credit to existing customers.  The commitments for equity lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon.  These lines of credit are uncollateralized and usually do not contain a specified maturity date and may not be drawn upon to the total extent to which the Bank is committed.
 
Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.  The commitments may expire without being drawn upon.  Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by the Bank, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.

 
 
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Note 16: 
Parent Company Only Financial Information
 
Following are the parent company only financial statements:
 
Balance Sheets
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 580,394     $ 710,243  
Premises and equipment
    2,978       4,976  
Other assets
    22,167       34,482  
Investment in subsidiary
    10,425,306       11,597,193  
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 11,030,845     $ 12,346,894  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
Other liabilities
  $ 6,301     $ 3,762  
Shareholders’ Equity
    11,024,544       12,343,132  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 11,030,845     $ 12,346,894  
 
Statements of Operations 
  
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
      2010       2009  
                 
Other interest income
  $ 110     $ 762  
Interest expense
          16,679  
Net interest income (expense)
    110       (15,917 )
                 
Noninterest income
          19,298  
                 
Noninterest expenses
               
Salaries and benefits
    73,468        
Occupancy and equipment
    6,536       36,969  
Audit and other professional fees
    20,248       279,063  
Marketing
    11,225        
Legal fees
    65,904        
Other operating expenses
    18,824       44,986  
Total noninterest expenses
    196,205       361,018  
                 
Equity in undistributed loss of subsidiary
    (1,165,166 )     (1,252,379 )
                 
Net loss
  $ (1,361,261 )   $ (1,610,016 )

 
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Parent Company Only Financial Information
Statements of Cash Flows
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash flows from operating and pre-operating activities
 
 
   
 
 
Net loss
  $ (1,361,261 )   $ (1,610,016 )
Depreciation expense
    1,998       13,982  
Equity in undistributed loss of subsidiary
    1,165,166       1,252,379  
Stock based compensation expense
    49,398       41,459  
Net change in:
               
Other assets
    12,315       (33,956 )
Other liabilities
    2,539       (70,996 )
Net cash used in operating activities
    (129,849 )     (407,148 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Investment in subsidiary
          (12,690,000 )
Purchase of equipment
          (54,251 )
Net cash used in investing activities
          (12,744,251 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
          15,962,200  
Stock issuance costs
          (532,081 )
Net short-term borrowings repayments
          (1,360,000 )
Net other borrowings repayments
          (249,002 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
          13,821,117  
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (129,849 )     669,718  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
    710,243       40,525  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of  year
  $ 580,394     $ 710,243  

Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
 
None.
 
Item 9A(T).
Controls and Procedures.
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (Disclosure Controls).  Disclosure Controls, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), are procedures that are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act, such as this Annual Report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.  Disclosure Controls are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
 
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Our management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, does not expect that our Disclosure Controls will prevent all error and all fraud.  A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs.  Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.  These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.  The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
 
Based upon their controls evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that our Disclosure Controls are effective at a reasonable assurance level.
 
Evaluation of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in the Exchange Act Rules 15d-15(f). A system of internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, the Company’s management has evaluated the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 based on the criteria established in a report entitled “Internal Control - Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, our management has evaluated and concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2010.
 
This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s registered public accounting firm was not required to issue an attestation on its internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
Item 9B.
Other Information.
 
None.
 
PART III
 
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
 
The information under the captions "Grand River Commerce, Inc.’s Board of Directors and Executive Officers," "Related Matters - Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" and "Corporate Governance" in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 24, 2011, is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Code of Ethics
 
The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to all directors, officers and employees.  A copy of the Code of Ethics is available on the Bank’s website at www.grandriverbank.com.  A copy of the Code of Ethics may be obtained, without charge, upon written request addressed to Grand River Commerce, Inc. 4471 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, MI  49518 Attn: Corporate Secretary.  The request may be delivered by letter to the address set forth above or by fax to the attention of the Company’s Corporate Secretary at (616) 929-1610.
 
 
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Item 11.
Executive Compensation.
 
The information under the captions "Executive Compensation" in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 24, 2011, is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
 
The information under the caption "Ownership of Grand River Commerce, Inc. Common Stock" in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 24, 2011, is incorporated herein by reference.
 
The following table presents information regarding the equity compensation plans both approved and not approved by shareholders at December 31, 2010:
 
   
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
   
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
   
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
 
                   
   
(a)
   
 
   
 
 
Equity compensation plans approved  by security holders
    95,000     $ 10.00       105,000  
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders include the 2009 Plan.
 
Shareholders at the Company's 2010 Annual Meeting approved the 2009 Plan. Key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, as the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors may select from time to time, are eligible to receive awards under this Plan.  The Plan provides for a maximum of 200,000 shares of the Company's common stock. Options granted under the Plan will qualify as incentive stock options under Section 422A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and other options granted thereunder will be non-qualified stock options.  Incentive stock options are eligible for favored tax treatment, while non-qualified stock options do not qualify for such favored tax treatment.
 
Mr. Blossey, Mr. Bilotti, Ms. Bracken and Mr. Martis have been issued stock options under the Plan in connection with their respective employment agreements.  These options were intended to be incentive stock options.  We have also issued non-qualified stock options to our independent directors.  The remainders of the options under the Stock Incentive Plan are to be available for issuance at the discretion of our Board of Directors.
 
Item 13.
Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence.
  
The information under the captions "Related Matters - Transactions with Related Persons" and "Corporate Governance" in the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 24, 2011, is incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
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Item 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
 
The information under the caption "Related Matters - Independent Certified Public Accountants" in the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 24, 2011, is incorporated herein by reference.
 
PART IV
 
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
 
(a) (1) Financial Statements
 
See “Index to Consolidated Financial Statements” filed under item 8 of this report.
 
(a) (2) Financial Statement Schedules
 
None.  The consolidated financial statement schedules are omitted because they are inapplicable or the requested information is shown in our consolidated financial statements or related notes thereto.
 
(b)
 
Number
 
Description
1.1
 
Agency Agreement by and between the Company and Commerce Street Capital, LLC*
3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation**
3.2
 
Bylaws**
3.3
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws***
4.1
 
Specimen common stock certificate**
4.2
 
Form of Grand River Commerce, Inc. Organizers’ Warrant Agreement**
4.3
 
See Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 for provisions of the articles of inCompany and bylaws defining rights of holders of the common stock
10.1
 
Grand River Commerce, Inc. 2009 Stock Incentive Plan***
10.2
 
Form of Incentive Stock Option Award Agreement pursuant to the Grand River Commerce, Inc. 2009 Stock Incentive Plan***
10.3
 
Form of Stock Option Award Agreement for non-qualified stock options pursuant to the Grand River Commerce, Inc. 2009 Stock Incentive Plan***
10.4
 
Form of Warrant Agreement****
10.5
 
Employment Agreement by and between Grand River Bank and Robert P. Bilotti+
10.6
 
Employment Agreement by and between Grand River Bank and Elizabeth C. Bracken+
10.7
 
Consulting Agreement by and between Grand River Commerce, Inc. and David H. Blossey+**
10.8
 
Consulting Agreement by and between Grand River Commerce, Inc. and Robert P. Bilotti+**
10.9
 
Consulting Agreement by and between Grand River Commerce, Inc. and Elizabeth C. Bracken+**
10.12
 
Employment Agreement by and between Grand River Bank and Mark Martis+
10.13
 
Consulting Agreement by and between Grand River Commerce, Inc. and Mark Martis+**
10.14
 
Lease Agreement by and between Grand River Bank and Southtown Center LLC, dated December 10, 2010.
     
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1
 
Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

+
Indicates a compensatory plan or contract
 
*
Previously filed as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 10, 2009
 
**
Previously filed as an exhibit to the registration statement filed November 16, 2007
 
***
Previously filed as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 30, 2008
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
GRAND RIVER COMMERCE, INC.
 
By:
/s/ Robert P. Bilotti
   
Robert P. Bilotti
   
Chief Executive Officer
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
SIGNATURE
 
TITLE
 
DATE
         
/s/ Robert P. Bilotti
 
Director, President and Chief
Executive Officer
 
 03/25/11
Robert P. Bilotti (1)
       
         
/s/ Richard J. Blauw, Jr.
 
Director
 
  03/25/11
Richard J. Blauw, Jr.
       
         
/s/ David H. Blossey
 
Director
 
03/25/11
David H. Blossey
       
         
/s/ Cheryl M. Blouw
 
Director
 
 03/25/11
Cheryl M. Blouw
       
         
/s/ Elizabeth C. Bracken
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 03/25/11
Elizabeth C. Bracken (2)
       
         
/s/ Jeffrey A. Elders
 
Director and Treasurer
 
 03/25/11
Jeffrey A. Elders
       
         
/s/ David K. Hovingh
 
Director
 
03/25/11
David K. Hovingh
       
         
  
 
Director
   
Roger L. Roode
       
         
/s/ Jerry S. Sytsma
 
Director and Vice President
 
 03/25/11
Jerry S. Sytsma
  
 
  
 
 
(1)      Principal executive officer
(2)      Principal financial and accounting officer

 
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