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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

x  Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

¨ Transition Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period ended                                       

Commission File Number    000-33227   

Southern Community Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

North Carolina
 
56-2270620
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
  
 

4605 Country Club Road
   
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
 
27104
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (336) 768-8500

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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 Exchange Act).  Yes ¨ No x

As of April 29, 2011 (the most recent practicable date), the registrant had outstanding 16,838,125 shares of Common Stock, no par value.

 
 

 

   
Page No.
     
Part I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  3
     
Item 1 -
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
18
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
 
 
March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010
18
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
19
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
20
     
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
21
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
22
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
23
     
 
Selected Financial Data
  3
     
Item 2 -
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  4
     
Item 3 -
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
49
     
Item 4 -
Controls and Procedures
49
     
Part II.
Other Information
50
     
Item 1A -
Risk Factors
50
     
Item 6 -
Exhibits
50
     
Signatures
51
 
 
 

 

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

    
At or for the Quarter Ended
   
% Change March 31, 2011 from
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
             
Operating Data:
                             
Interest income
  $ 18,699     $ 19,164     $ 20,986       (2 ) %     (11 ) %
Interest expense
    5,868       6,759       7,739       (13 )     (24 )
Net interest income
    12,831       12,405       13,247       3       (3 )
Provision for loan losses
    4,100       6,500       10,000       (37 )     (59 )
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
    8,731       5,905       3,247       48       169  
Non-interest income
    2,903       4,200       3,953       (31 )     (27 )
Non-interest expense
    11,483       12,608       11,843       (9 )     (3 )
Income (loss) before income taxes
    151       (2,503 )     (4,643 )  
NM
   
NM
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
    -       8,318       (32 )  
NM
   
NM
 
Net income (loss)
  $ 151     $ (10,821 )   $ (4,611 )  
NM
   
NM
 
Effective dividend on preferred stock
    639       633       633                  
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ (488 )   $ (11,454 )   $ (5,244 )                
                                         
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share:
                                       
Basic
  $ (0.03 )   $ (0.68 )   $ (0.31 )                
Diluted
    (0.03 )     (0.68 )     (0.31 )                
                                         
Selected Performance Ratios:
                                       
Return on average assets
    0.04 %     -2.55 %     -1.10 %                
Return on average equity
    0.67 %     -39.43 %  
NM
                 
Net interest margin (1)
    3.42 %     3.14 %     3.41 %                
Efficiency ratio (2)
    72.98 %     75.93 %     68.85 %                
                                         
Asset Quality Ratios:
                                       
Nonperforming loans to period-end loans
    6.80 %     8.08 %     4.18 %                
Nonperforming assets to total assets (3)
    6.04 %     6.60 %     4.15 %                
Net loan charge-offs to average loans outstanding (annualized)
    2.19 %     4.10 %     1.20 %                
Allowance for loan losses to period-end loans
    2.55 %     2.60 %     2.97 %                
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans
    0.38 X     0.28 X     0.71 X                
                                         
Capital Ratios:
                                       
Total risk-based capital
    12.62 %     11.75 %     12.80 %                
Tier 1 risk-based capital
    10.15 %     9.35 %     10.92 %                
Leverage ratio
    7.63 %     7.42 %     8.86 %                
Equity to assets ratio
    5.73 %     5.58 %     6.85 %                
                                         
Balance Sheet Data (End of Period):
                                       
Total assets
    1,603,880       1,653,398       1,707,180       (3 )     (6 )
Loans
    1,083,468       1,130,076       1,208,454       (4 )     (10 )
Deposits
    1,279,210       1,348,419       1,306,954       (5 )     (2 )
Short-term borrowings
    21,965       22,098       76,769       (1 )     (71 )
Long-term borrowings
    202,643       182,686       199,062       11       2  
Stockholders’ equity
    91,854       92,341       116,882       (1 )     (21 )
                                         
Other Data:
                                       
Weighted average shares
                                       
Basic
    16,824,008       16,812,380       16,806,292                  
Diluted
    16,824,008       16,812,380       16,806,292                  
Period end outstanding shares
    16,838,125       16,812,625       16,818,125                  
                                         
Number of banking offices
    22       22       22                  
Number of full-time equivalent employees
    297       301       321                  

(1) Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(2) Efficiency ratio is non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
(3) Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, restructured loans and foreclosed assets, where applicable.
NM - Not meaningful

 
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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain certain forward-looking statements consisting of estimates with respect to our financial condition, results of operations and business that are subject to various factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from these estimates.  These factors include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, deposit flows, loan demand, real estate values and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulation; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services, and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Recent Regulatory Actions

On February 25, 2011, the Bank entered into a Consent Order with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the North Carolina Commission of Banks (“NCCOB”).  Under the terms of the Consent Order among other things, the Bank has agreed to:

 
·
Strengthen Board oversight of the management and operations of the Bank;
 
·
Comply with minimum capital requirements of 8% Tier 1 leverage capital and 11% total risk-based capital;
 
·
Formulate and implement a plan to reduce the Bank’s risk exposure in assets classified “Substandard or Doubtful” in the FDIC’s most recent report of examination by 15% in 180 days, 35% in 360 days, 60% in 540 days and 75% in 720 days;
 
·
Within 90 days, implement effective lending and collection policies;
 
·
Not pay cash dividends without the prior written approval of the FDIC and the Commissioner; and
 
·
Neither renew, rollover or accept any brokered deposits without obtaining a waiver from the FDIC.

In connection with the Consent Order executed with the FDIC and the NCCOB, the Federal Reserve notified the Company’s management and Board of Directors that all dividends, common and preferred, and interest payments on trust preferred securities require prior approval of the Federal Reserve.  On February 14, 2011, the Company announced that it had notified the US Department of the Treasury that it was suspending the payment of regular quarterly cash dividends on the preferred stock issued to the US Treasury.  Additionally, the Company elected to defer the payment of regularly scheduled interest payments on both issues of junior subordinated debentures, relating to its outstanding trust preferred securities.  The Company has accrued the preferred dividend to the US Treasury and the interest due on the subordinated debentures.

The Consent Order specifies certain timeframes for meeting these requirements.  The Bank must furnish periodic progress reports to the FDIC and NCCOB regarding its compliance with the Consent Order.  The Consent Order will remain in effect until modified or terminated by the FDIC and the NCCOB.

Management’s Plans and Compliance Efforts

The Bank has already undertaken the following actions, among others, to comply with the Consent Order:

 
·
As of March 31, 2011, the Bank had reduced its risk exposure to adversely classified assets identified in the Bank’s most recent Report of Examination by an amount (25%) exceeding its scheduled reduction at its first measurement point (15% reduction within 180 days after February 25, 2011 the effective date of the Consent Order).
 
·
By December 31, 2010, the Bank had eliminated all assets classified as “loss” and the appropriate portions of those assets classified as “doubtful” in the Bank’s most recent Report of Examination.
 
·
By April 29, 2011, the Bank had submitted the materials and plans required to date in accordance with the Consent Order, including a capital plan to comply with the minimum capital requirements of 8% Tier 1 leverage capital and 11% total risk-based capital and a plan to comply with the specified reductions of the adversely classified assets in the June 30, 2010 Report of Examination.

 
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·
Throughout the third and fourth quarters of 2010 and continuing into the first quarter of 2011, the Bank has taken a number of measures to strengthen its credit risk management, including the staffing of a Special Assets Group to resolve problem credits and formal Board oversight of the internal loan review function.

None of the timeframes under the Consent Order have lapsed and the process of responding to the provisions of the Consent Order is well underway, including submission of the strategic business plan to the FDIC and NCCOB.  The Bank has submitted to the regulators the materials and plans required to date in accordance with the Consent Order.  As previously disclosed, many of the corrective actions requested by the FDIC and NCCOB were initiated by the Bank and the Company during 2010 and the first quarter of 2011, including significant reduction in adversely classified assets as well as other changes to preserve capital and enhance operations.  Compliance efforts remain ongoing.

Summary of First Quarter

Total assets decreased $49.5 million, or 3.0%, during the first quarter as loans declined for the tenth consecutive quarter.  Loans outstanding decreased $46.6 million, or 4.1%, due to net reductions from foreclosures, payoffs of several large construction and commercial loans and continued weak loan demand.  The allowance for loan losses decreased $1.9 million, or 6.5% during the quarter as loans requiring a specific allowance decreased by $2.1 million to $3.1 million on a linked quarter basis as the volume of impaired loans requiring a specific allowance has decreased from $27.8 million at the prior year end to $15.5 million.  Foreclosed assets increased $5.7 million as new foreclosures were $9.1 million, writedowns were $609 thousand and sales were $2.8 million.  The investment securities portfolio remained stable decreasing $1.9 million, or 0.5%.  Total deposits were $1.28 billion at March 31, 2011, a decrease of $69.2 million, or 5.1%, from December 31, 2010.  The decrease in deposits was primarily due to money market, NOW and savings accounts which decreased $61.4 million.  Demand deposits increased $16.3 million, or 14.8%, which contributed to the improved net interest margin.  Brokered deposits and CDARS declined $26.7 million while customer deposits increased $2.6 million.  We expect wholesale funding to decrease as the Company seeks to grow its core deposits.  Borrowings increased $19.8 million, or 9.7%, from the prior quarter end to provide liquidity from decreased deposits.

Net interest income increased $426 thousand, or 3.4%, for the first quarter compared to the fourth quarter 2010.  The interest rate environment remained stable in the first quarter as the Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds target rate consistent with the fourth quarter and changes in LIBOR rates were relatively minor.  Total interest income decreased by $465 thousand, or 2.4%, while the cost of funds decreased $891 thousand, or 13.2%, compared to the previous quarter.  The sequential decrease in interest income was attributable to declining loan volume while interest income on investments increased $209 thousand.  The following factors minimized the sequential reduction in interest income: 1) effective discipline in pricing of loans including the continued incorporation of interest rate floors on floating rate loans upon renewal; 2) lesser impact of nonaccrual with the total $18.0 million decrease in nonaccrual balances, including 3) the reinstatement to accrual status of $11.2 million of loans previously on non-accrual.  Interest expense declined primarily due to reduced cost of deposits as interest bearing deposit volume dropped significantly and continued downward repricing of renewing certificates of deposit and maximum earnings accounts.  The net interest margin improved 28 basis points to 3.42% compared to 3.14% for the linked quarter and increased one basis point when compared to 3.41% for the first quarter of 2010.

The Company’s provision for loan losses of $4.1 million decreased from $6.5 million for the fourth quarter 2010 and from $10.0 million for the first quarter of 2010.  The decreased level of provision was a result of decreased net charge-offs of $6.0 million compared to $12.0 million in the fourth quarter and reduced loans requiring a specific allowance.  The specific valuation allowance decreased by $2.2 million on a linked quarter basis as fewer newly identified nonperforming loans required a specific loan loss allowance allocation during the first quarter.  Annualized net charge-offs decreased to 2.19% of average loans in first quarter 2011 from 4.10% of average loans for fourth quarter 2010 and increased from 1.20% of average loans for the first quarter 2010.  Nonperforming loans decreased to $73.7 million, or 6.80% of loans, at March 31, 2011 from $91.8 million, or 8.08% of loans, at December 31, 2010.  Nonperforming assets declined to $96.8 million, or 6.04% of total assets, at March 31, 2011 from $109.1 million, or 6.60% of total assets, at December 31, 2010 primarily due to the return of $11.2 million in loans to accrual status.  The activity for this quarter in net charge-offs, nonperforming loans and nonperforming assets was relatively evenly distributed between residential mortgage loans, commercial real estate and construction and development loans.  The allowance for loan losses of $27.7 million at March 31, 2011 represented 2.55% of total loans and 38% coverage of nonperforming loans at current quarter-end compared with 2.60% of total loans and 28% coverage of nonperforming loans at December 31, 2010.  We believe the allowance is adequate for losses inherent in the loan portfolio at March 31, 2011.

 
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Non-interest income was $2.9 million during the first quarter of 2011, compared to $4.2 million for the prior quarter and $4.0 million for the first quarter of 2010.  All major components of non-interest income decreased during the quarter except the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) earnings which increased $116 thousand.  Non-interest income included decreases of $526 thousand in derivative activity, $451 thousand in mortgage fees, $191 thousand of securities gains, $129 thousand in service charges on customer accounts and $118 thousand in wealth management fees.  The year-over-year decrease of $1.0 million in non-interest income was primarily due to decreased gains on sale of investment securities of $410 thousand and a decrease in the fair value of derivatives of $574 thousand.  Similar to the prior quarter, no major component of non-interest income increased compared to the first quarter of 2010, although a $186 thousand other than temporary impairment charge in the first quarter of 2010 did not recur during the first quarter of 2011.
 
 
Non-interest expense of $11.5 million in the first quarter of 2011 decreased $1.1 million, or 8.9%, from the prior quarter and decreased by $359 thousand, or 3.0%, compared with the year ago period.  Linked quarter Cost reductions were achieved throughout non-interest expense categories with the largest reductions attributable to a $1.3 million decrease in write-downs on carrying values of foreclosed real estate, $199 thousand reduction in the costs of acquiring and maintaining foreclosed real estate and $358 thousand decrease in salaries and benefits.  Earnings also benefited from a $280 thousand gain on sale of foreclosed assets compared to a $22 thousand loss in the prior quarter.  Cost reductions were offset by a $598 thousand increase in FDIC cost and legal and professional fees which increased $149 thousand.  Non-interest expense remained relatively flat year-over-year decreasing $359 thousand although several components had significant changes.

Financial Condition at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

During the three month period ending March 31, 2011, total assets declined $49.5 million, or 3.0%, to $1.60 billion.  The Company continued to emphasize improving the funding mix during a time of asset shrinkage due to slow loan demand.  A decrease of $69.2 million in deposits accommodated our balance sheet shrinkage.  In addition, we focused on actively managing the investment portfolio and maintaining an adequate allowance for loan losses as well as a sufficient level of liquidity and regulatory capital ratios in excess of well capitalized levels.  The shift in the funding mix contributed to an improvement in the net interest margin during the first three months of 2011.  We continued to shift our deposit mix toward demand deposits which increased $16.3 million during the quarter.  Total time deposits decreased $24.2 million as brokered deposits decreased $14.6 million and CDARS deposits decreased an additional $12.1 million; while customer time deposits increased $2.6 million.  The investment portfolio remained virtually unchanged from the last year end amount decreasing only $1.9 million, or 0.5%, during the three month period.  While the total investment portfolio has remained stable over the three month period, the classifications changed as held to maturity increased $7.2 million while available for sale decreased $9.1 million.  The mix of investments also changed with increases of $16.3 million in mortgage-backed securities, decreases of $16.4 million in US Government Agencies and $1.8 million in other securities.

Total loans decreased $46.6 million, or 4.1%, during the three month period with decreases in the following major categories:  $12.6 million, or 2.76%, for commercial real estate, $10.9 million, or 5.65%, for consumer loans, $9.2 million, or 6.65%, for residential construction loans, $8.5, million or 5.43%, for commercial and industrial loans and $5.4 million for other loans.  The decrease in loans outstanding during the period can be attributed to several large loan payoffs, foreclosures and continued slowdown in loan demand during these difficult economic times.  For the first quarter 2011, the allowance decreased by $1.9 million with a provision of $4.1 million and net charge-offs of $6.0 million.  Net charge-offs improved from the fourth quarter total of $12.0 million while the provision decreased due to factors discussed in the Asset Quality section below.  The allowance for loan losses decreased $8.3 million compared to March 31, 2010 due to a significantly lower level of loans outstanding and the charge-off of loans that previously had specific reserves.

 
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At March 31, 2011, the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and total risk-based capital ratio were 7.63%, 10.15% and 12.62%, respectively.  As of March 31, 2011, the Bank’s leverage ratio, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and total risk-based capital ratio were 8.10%, 10.78%, and 12.05%, respectively.  Our capital position remains in excess of our regulatory capital ratios, including the capital requirements pursuant to the Consent Order.  See Note 2 to the financial statements for a further discussion of the Consent Order.  Given the current regulatory environment and recent legislation such as the Dodd-Frank Act, our regulatory burden could increase.  Many aspects of Dodd-Frank are subject to rulemaking and will take effect over several years.  Such matters could result in a material impact on the Company and could include requirements for higher regulatory capital levels and various other restrictions.  While regulatory capital requirements are considered, the Company also evaluates its capital needs based on other appropriate business considerations on an ongoing basis.  Based on our evaluations and requirements, the Company may seek other sources of capital in the future.  Our ability to raise additional capital, if needed, will depend on conditions in the capital markets at the time and on our financial performance, among other factors.  At March 31, 2011, our stockholders’ equity totaled $91.9 million, a decrease of $487 thousand compared to December 31, 2010.  The decrease is primarily the result of $669 thousand in additional unrealized losses on securities available for sale in other comprehensive income (loss).

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

Net Income (Loss). Our net income from operations of $151 thousand and our net loss after the accrual of preferred dividends of $488 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2011 improved $4.8 million from the same three month period in 2010.  Net loss per share available to common shareholders was $0.03 per share for both basic and diluted for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared with a $0.31 loss per share for both basic and diluted for the same period in 2010.  Net interest income for the first quarter of 2011 was $12.8 million, down $416 thousand, or 3.1%, compared with the first quarter 2010, due to a decrease in interest earning assets.  The net interest margin of 3.42% improved one basis point from the year ago period.  The Federal Reserve did not change rates during the current quarter, although repricing of interest bearing assets and liabilities continued to have an effect on the current net interest income and margin.  The primary factor for returning to profitable operating income in the first quarter was the reduced level of asset quality costs, including a provision for loan losses of $4.1 million compared to $10.0 million for the first quarter of 2010.  Non-interest income was $2.9 million during the first quarter of 2011, which represents a decrease of 26.6% from non-interest income of $4.0 million reported in the comparable period in 2010.  Non-interest expense declined $360 thousand year-over-year with cost of non-performing loans, FDIC insurance and personnel cost continuing to be significant factors.

Net Interest Income. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, our net interest income was $12.8 million, a decrease of $416 thousand, or 3.1%, over the first quarter 2010.  Interest income decreased $2.3 million from reduced interest earning assets.  This reduction in our interest income exceeded the $1.9 million decrease in interest expense from reduced interest bearing deposit volume, repricing of deposits and the reduction in borrowing costs.  This decrease in net interest income included the cost of carrying nonperforming assets with an average balance of $104.5 million whose annualized impact on our net interest margin is approximately twelve basis points.

Our net interest margin has been impacted and will continue to be impacted in the near term by actions taken by the Federal Reserve Board with respect to interest rates and by competition in our markets.  During the first quarter of 2011, the Federal Reserve maintained the Federal Funds rate at the all time low of between zero and 25 basis points since December 2008.  The average prime rate for the first quarter of 2011, 2010 and 2009 remained at 3.25%, which it has been since December 2008.  During the first half of 2008, we began to incorporate interest rate floors on most of our floating rate loans upon renewal.  We have continued this practice throughout 2009, 2010 and 2011 such that most the loans in of our floating rate loan portfolio now have interest rate floors.  Additionally, we have reinforced loan pricing discipline so we are adequately compensated for the risk of each loan.  The average yield on interest-earning assets in the first quarter of 2011 decreased 42 basis points to 4.99% compared to the first quarter 2010 due to the decline in yields for investment securities and the shift in mix from loans to lower yielding securities.  The lower interest rate environment has also impacted our funding costs.  Deposits, such as money market and NOW accounts, are repriced at the discretion of management while time deposits can only be repriced as they mature.  Our cost of average interest bearing liabilities for the first quarter of 2011 decreased 46 basis points to 1.69% compared to the first quarter of 2010.  For the first quarter 2011, our net interest margin of 3.42% increased one basis point from 3.41% for the first quarter of 2010.  While the prime rate and federal funds rate have been constant throughout the first quarter of 2011, market interest rates such as LIBOR have drifted lower in the first quarter of 2011.  This has strengthened the Company’s net interest margin through the improvement in our cost of funds by continued downward repricing of time deposits and borrowings at current market rates.
 
 
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Average Yield/Cost Analysis

The following table contains information relating to the Company’s average balance sheet and reflects the average yield on assets and cost of liabilities for the periods indicated.  Such annualized yields and costs are derived by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balances of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented.  The average loan portfolio balances include nonaccrual loans.

    
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
   
Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
   
Average
balance
   
Interest
earned/paid
   
Average
yield/cost
   
Average
balance
   
Interest
earned/paid
   
Average
yield/cost
 
Interest-earning assets:
                                   
Loans
  $ 1,111,697     $ 15,513       5.66 %   $ 1,222,594     $ 17,668       5.86 %
Investment securities available for sale
    312,507       2,563       3.33 %     310,150       3,192       4.17 %
Investment securities held to maturity
    45,697       549       4.87 %     10,655       122       4.64 %
Federal funds sold and overnight deposits
    50,763       74       0.59 %     29,848       4       0.05 %
                                                 
Total interest earning assets
    1,520,664       18,699       4.99 %     1,573,247       20,986       5.41 %
Other assets
    110,311                       130,943                  
Total assets
  $ 1,630,975                     $ 1,704,190                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
                                               
Deposits:
                                               
Money market, NOW and savings
  $ 541,358     $ 880       0.66 %   $ 594,152     $ 1,784       1.22 %
Time deposits greater than $100K
    208,809       573       1.11 %     177,408       622       1.42 %
Other time deposits
    434,297       2,170       2.03 %     410,898       2,756       2.72 %
Short-term borrowings
    23,078       78       1.37 %     78,102       388       2.01 %
Long-term borrowings
    200,436       2,167       4.38 %     199,076       2,189       4.46 %
                                                 
Total interest bearing liabilities
    1,407,978       5,868       1.69 %     1,459,636       7,739       2.15 %
                                                 
Demand deposits
    121,691                       113,991                  
Other liabilities
    9,348                       8,619                  
Stockholders' equity
    91,958                       121,944                  
                                                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 1,630,975                     $ 1,704,190                  
                                                 
Net interest income and net interest spread
          $ 12,831       3.30 %           $ 13,247       3.26 %
Net interest margin
                    3.42 %                     3.41 %
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities
    108.00 %                     107.78 %                

Provision for Loan Losses. The Company recorded a $4.1 million provision for loan losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, representing a decrease of $5.9 million from the $10.0 million provision for the first quarter of 2010.  The level of provision for the quarter is reflective of the trends in the loan portfolio, including levels of nonperforming loans and other loan portfolio quality measures, and analyses of impaired loans as well as the level of net charge-offs during the period.  The year-over-year decrease in the provision was based on management’s analysis and evaluation of the adequacy of the level of the allowance for loan losses.  Provisions for loan losses are charged to income to bring our allowance for loan losses to a level deemed appropriate by management based on the factors discussed under “Asset Quality” below.  On an annualized basis, our percentage of net loan charge-offs to average loans outstanding was 2.19% for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared with 1.20% for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

 
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Non-Interest Income.  For the three months ended March 31, 2011, non-interest income decreased $1.1 million, or 26.6%, to $2.9 million from $4.0 million for the same period in 2010 primarily as a result of a loss from derivative activity of $574 thousand and decreased gains on the sales of investment securities of $410 thousand.  The $574 thousand loss from derivative activity included a $384 thousand mark to market adjustment from an interest rate swap related to trust preferred securities.  As previously announced, the payment of interest on the trust preferred securities has been suspended which resulted in the swap changing its status from effective to ineffective.  The change to an ineffective status disqualified the instrument from hedge accounting and required mark to market adjustments to be included in the income statement instead of other comprehensive income as previously recorded.  Management reduced the volume of sales of investment securities during the first quarter resulting in a first quarter gain of $944 thousand compared to gains of $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2010.  Insufficient fund, or NSF charges continued their trend decreasing $176 thousand as other service charges, primarily debit card charges, increased $106 thousand.  Mortgage fees and wealth management fees decreased $96 thousand and $46 thousand, respectively, on reduced customer transactions.  Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) income of $122 thousand decreased $54 thousand as gains from investment harvest recorded in 2010 did not recur in 2011.  An increase in non-interest income year-over-year resulted when no other than temporary impairment was required for 2011 compared to a $186 thousand charge in the first quarter of 2010.

Non-Interest Expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, non-interest expenses decreased $360 thousand, or 3.0%, over the same period in 2010 primarily due to reduced personnel costs, reduced buyer incentive program expenses and increased gains on sales of foreclosed real estate while FDIC deposit insurance premiums and professional fees have increased.  Through a reduction in staff and cost savings programs initiated in prior quarters, management decreased discretionary spending, saving $723 thousand, or 13.2%, in salary and employee benefit expense through a company-wide salary freeze and eliminating the employer 401(k) matching contribution effective January 1, 2011.  The Company started a new program during 2008 to help builders sell their bank-financed inventory of houses that had been on the market for 12 months or more.  The cost for this program was up to $10 thousand per property to incent home buyers to purchase these homes.  During July 2010, the final house under this program was sold.  There was no buyer incentive expense for the Company in the first quarter of 2011 compared to $173 thousand for the same quarter last year.  The Company’s FDIC deposit insurance premium increased $586 thousand as a result of the previously announced Consent Order and will remain at the higher rates until the order is no longer in effect.  Cost related to foreclosed property continued to be significant with foreclosed asset write-downs increasing to $609 thousand during the first quarter of 2011 compared to $484 thousand in the first quarter of 2010.  The cost of acquiring, holding and maintaining foreclosed properties was $270 thousand for the current quarter compared to $360 thousand year-over-year.  Legal fees incurred primarily to assist in the resolution of problem credits increased $246 thousand compared to the prior year.  Occupancy and equipment expense decreased $132 thousand compared to the first quarter of 2010 due to decreased depreciation of equipment and software and other equipment expenses.

Provision for Income Taxes. The Company recorded no income tax expense or benefit for the quarter ending March 31, 2011 compared to income tax benefit of $32 thousand for first quarter 2010.  The Company has now used all available net operating loss (NOL) carrybacks and now has a NOL carry forward.  No net income tax expense is expected until future earnings exceed the NOL carry forward.  The $14.0 million deferred tax asset valuation allowance recorded as of December 31, 2010 remained at the same level at the end of the first quarter of 2011.  The $32 thousand income tax benefit for first quarter 2010 reflected the impact of tax exempt interest income, income from bank owned life insurance for the period and a $1.0 million valuation allowance related to our ability to realize net deferred tax assets.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Market and public confidence in our financial strength and in the strength of financial institutions in general will largely determine our access to appropriate levels of liquidity.  This confidence is significantly dependent on our ability to maintain sound asset quality and sufficient levels of capital resources to generate appropriate earnings and to maintain a consistent dividend policy.

Liquidity is defined as our ability to meet anticipated customer demands for funds under credit commitments and deposit withdrawals at a reasonable cost and on a timely basis.  Management measures our liquidity position by giving consideration to both on- and off-balance sheet sources of funds and demands for funds on a daily and weekly basis.

 
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Sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, net of federal requirements to maintain reserves against deposit liabilities, unpledged investments available for sale, loan repayments, loan sales, deposits, and borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Reserve and from correspondent banks through overnight federal funds credit lines.  In addition to deposit and borrowing withdrawals and maturities, the Company’s primary demand for liquidity is anticipated funding under credit commitments to customers.

We believe our liquidity is adequate to fund expected loan demand and current deposit and borrowing maturities.  Investment securities totaled $351.0 million at March 31, 2011, a decrease of $1.9 million from $352.9 million at December 31, 2010.  The investment mix changed during the quarter as decreases in government agencies of $16.4 million offset increases in mortgage backed securities of $16.3 million, although these investment mix changes have little impact on our liquidity.  In 2010, the Federal Reserve began to pay interest on excess balances on deposit with them.  During the first quarter of 2011, the interest rate paid on these balances has been higher than the federal funds rates paid by most correspondent banks thereby encouraging banks to increase their balances at the Federal Reserve.  Management has increased our balances at the Federal Reserve Bank to $30.4 million at March 31, 2011 versus our reserve requirement of $7.1 million for the applicable period.  Supplementing liquid assets and customer deposits as a source of funding, we have available a line of credit from a correspondent bank to purchase federal funds on a short-term basis of approximately $15.0 million.  We also have the credit capacity from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB) to borrow up to $399.9 million as of March 31, 2011 with lendable collateral value of $321.5 million and current outstanding borrowings of $93.0 million.  At March 31, 2011, we had funding of $80.0 million in the form of term repurchase agreements with maturities from two to seven years under repurchase lines of credit from various institutions.  The repurchases must be and are adequately collateralized.  We also had short-term repurchase agreements with total outstanding balances of $4.2 million and $4.8 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, all of which were done as accommodations for our deposit customers.  At March 31, 2011, our outstanding commitments to extend credit consisted of loan commitments of $106.6 million and amounts available under home equity credit lines, other credit lines and letters of credit of $93.9 million, $10.1 million and $9.0 million, respectively.  Given the amount of our unpledged collateral, we believe that our combined aggregate liquidity position from all sources is sufficient to meet the funding requirements of loan demand and deposit maturities and withdrawals in the near term.

Historically, we have relied heavily on certificates of deposits as a source of funds.  While the majority of these funds are from our local market area, the Bank has utilized brokered and out-of-market certificates of deposits to diversify and supplement our deposit base.  Brokered deposits have remained consistent over the last year decreasing $2.3 million from March 31, 2010 to March 31, 2011 or 13% of total deposits.  Under the Consent Order effective February 25, 2011, the Bank shall not accept, renew or rollover any brokered deposits.  During the first quarter of 2011, brokered deposits decreased $26.8 million as maturing brokered deposits were not renewed.  Year-over-year demand deposits increased $13.1 million, or 11.6%.  In addition, time deposits increased $58.0 million, or 10.1% on a year-over-year basis; while money market, savings and NOW accounts decreased $98.9 million, or 15.9%.  Interest bearing transaction accounts decreased significantly as customers focused on yield improvement which was available with certificates of deposit.  Savings accounts decreased $13.9 million during the first quarter and $3.4 million year-over-year.  This decrease is attributed to customer withdrawals due to a reduction in rate from our internet based Ready Saver account which had strong growth throughout 2010.  Certificates of deposits represented 33.1% of our total deposits at March 31, 2011, an increase from 29.3% at March 31, 2010.

Under the United States Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program (CPP), the Company issued $42.75 million in Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, on December 5, 2008.  In addition, the Company provided warrants to the Treasury to purchase 1,623,418 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.95 per share.  These warrants are immediately exercisable and expire ten years from the date of issuance.  The preferred stock is non-voting, other than having class voting rights on certain matters, and pays cumulative dividends quarterly at a rate of 5% per annum for the first five years and 9% per annum thereafter.  The preferred shares are redeemable at the option of the Company subject to regulatory approval.  In February 2011, the Company suspended the payment, but not the accrual, of quarterly cash dividends to the US Treasury on this cumulative preferred stock.

As a condition of the CPP, the Company must obtain consent from the United States Department of the Treasury to repurchase its common stock or to increase its cash dividend on its common stock from the September 30, 2008 quarterly level of $0.04 per common share.  The Company has agreed to certain restrictions on executive compensation, including limitations on amounts payable to certain executives under severance arrangements and change in control provisions of employment contracts and clawback provisions in compensation plans, as part of the CPP.  Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Company is limited to using restricted stock as the form of payment to the top five highest compensated executives under any incentive or bonus compensation programs.

 
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Through July 2006, the Company authorized the repurchase of up to 1.9 million shares of its common stock.  Through December 5, 2008 (the date of our participation in the CPP), the Company had repurchased 1,858,073 shares at an average price of $6.99 per share under the three plans.  During the first quarter in 2011, there were no repurchases.  Under the provisions of the CPP, the Company may not repurchase any of its common stock without the consent of the United States Treasury as long as the Treasury holds an investment in our preferred stock.

At March 31, 2011, the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and total risk-based capital ratio were 7.63%, 10.15% and 12.62%, respectively, which exceeded the minimum requirements for a “well-capitalized’ bank.  As of March 31, 2011, the Bank’s leverage ratio, Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio and total risk-based capital ratio were 8.10%, 10.78%, and 12.05%, respectively.  The Consent Order, as set forth above, requires the Bank to achieve and maintain minimum capital requirements of 8% Tier 1 (leverage) capital and 11% total risk-based capital.  Our capital position remains in excess of our regulatory capital requirements pursuant to the Consent Order.  In order to achieve and maintain compliance with the terms of the Consent Order, the Company is currently considering various strategies such as: balance sheet shrinkage through net loan run-off, reduction in brokered deposits and other strategies such as asset sales, plans for capital injections, taking action to restructure the risk weighting of assets and various strategies to improve Bank profitability.  As of March 31, 2011, the parent holding company had $5.8 million in cash and investment securities, net of short term liabilities, available to be invested into the Bank to bolster capital levels.  The ability to accomplish some of these goals is significantly constricted by the current economic environment.  As has been widely publicized, access to capital markets is extremely limited in the current economic environment, and there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to access any such capital or sell more assets.  The ability to decrease levels of nonperforming assets is also vulnerable to market conditions as many of the Bank’s borrowers rely on an active real estate market as a source of repayment, particularly construction loan borrowers, and as mentioned, the sale of loans in this market is difficult.  If the real estate market does not improve, the level of nonperforming assets may continue to increase.

Given the current regulatory environment and recent legislation such as the Dodd-Frank Act, our regulatory burden could increase.  Such actions could result in a material impact on the Company and could include requirements for higher regulatory capital levels and various other restrictions.

On March 24, 2009, the Company announced that its Board of Directors voted to suspend payment of a quarterly cash dividend to common shareholders.  If and when the Consent Order is removed, the Board will continue to evaluate the payment of a quarterly cash dividend on a periodic basis.

Asset Quality

We consider asset quality to be of primary importance.  We employ a formal internal loan review process to ensure adherence to the Board-approved Lending Policy.  It is the responsibility of each lending officer to assign an appropriate risk grade to every loan originated.  Credit Administration, through the loan review process, validates the accuracy of the initial and any revised risk grade assessment.  In addition, as a given loan’s credit quality improves or deteriorates, it is the loan officer’s responsibility to change the borrower’s risk grade accordingly.  Our policy in regard to past due loans normally requires a charge-off to the allowance for loan losses within a reasonable period after collection efforts and a thorough review have been completed.  Further collection efforts are then pursued through various means including legal remedies.  Loans carried in a nonaccrual status and probable losses are considered in the determination of the allowance for loan losses.

Our financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting, which means we recognize interest income on loans, unless we place a loan on nonaccrual basis.  We account for loans on a nonaccrual basis when we have serious doubts about the collectability of principal or interest.  Generally, our policy is to place a loan on nonaccrual status when the loan becomes past due 90 days.  We also place loans on nonaccrual status in cases where we are uncertain whether the borrower can satisfy the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Amounts received on nonaccrual loans generally are applied first to principal and then to interest only after all principal has been collected.  If a borrower brings their loan current, our general policy is to keep this loan in a nonaccrual status until this loan has remained current for six months.  Restructured loans are those for which concessions, including the reduction of interest rates below a rate otherwise available to that borrower or the deferral of interest or principal have been granted due to the borrower’s weakened financial condition.  We record interest on restructured loans at the restructured rates, as collected, when we anticipate that no loss of original principal will occur.  Management also considers potential problem loans in the evaluation of the adequacy of the Bank’s allowance for loan losses.  Potential problem loans are loans which are currently performing and are not included in nonaccrual or restructured loans as shown above, but about which we have doubts as to the borrower’s ability to comply with present repayment terms.  Because these loans are at a heightened risk of becoming past due, reaching nonaccrual status or being restructured, they are being monitored closely.

 
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Nonperforming Assets

In the tables and discussion below, the credit metrics for the current quarter and their sequential changes are illustrated reflecting: 1) an $18.1 million decrease in nonperforming loans; 2) a decrease in loan delinquencies, particularly in 30-89 days; 3) the sequential decrease in adversely classified loans, despite no change in risk grade on the $11.2 million in loans restored to an accrual status; and 4) the continued reduction in the higher risk loan segments.

The following is a summary of nonperforming assets at the periods presented:

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
September 30,
   
June 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
                               
Nonaccrual loans
  $ 53,304     $ 63,168     $ 76,600     $ 36,073     $ 45,249  
Restructured loans - nonaccruing
    20,437       28,609       15,498       15,200       4,341  
Total nonperforming loans
    73,741       91,777       92,098       51,273       49,590  
                                         
Foreclosed assets
    23,060       17,314       19,385       18,781       20,285  
                                         
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 96,801     $ 109,091     $ 118,094     $ 70,054     $ 69,875  
                                         
Restructured loans in accruing status not included above
  $ 13,488     $ 12,117     $ 6,611     $ 4,204     $ 1,018  

Nonperforming loans decreased to $73.7 million, or 6.80% of total loans, at March 31, 2011 compared to $91.8 million, or 8.08% of loans, at December 31, 2010.  This $18.1 million decrease in nonperforming loans is inclusive of loan charge-offs of $6.0 million during the first quarter.  During the quarter, three loans totaling approximately $11.2 million were reclassified from non-accrual to an accrual status while loans of approximately $9.0 million were transferred from non-accrual to foreclosed assets.  The $8.1 million remainder of the change in non-accrual loans was due to the net of new non-accrual loans additions and pay downs.  The sequential increase in foreclosed property during first quarter 2011 resulted primarily from $9.0 million in foreclosures and $3.0 million in sales of foreclosed properties.
 
 
The following table sets forth a breakdown of nonperforming loans as of March 31, 2011, by loan segment.

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
September 30,
   
June 30,
   
March 31,
 
Nonperforming loans
 
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
                               
Construction
  $ 16,987     $ 26,256     $ 32,227     $ 15,082     $ 14,914  
Commercial real estate
    20,079       22,086       21,866       15,205       12,197  
Commercial and industrial
    6,846       10,642       13,414       3,932       6,638  
Residential lots
    18,281       19,192       20,437       12,434       12,703  
Consumer
    11,548       13,601       4,154       4,620       3,138  
Total nonperforming loans
  $ 73,741     $ 91,777     $ 92,098     $ 51,273     $ 49,590  
 
 
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The following table sets forth a breakdown, by loan class, of impaired loans that were individually evaluated for loss impairment at March 31, 2011.  This table further shows, within each loan class, the evaluation results for those loans requiring a specific valuation allowance and those which did not.

    
With Specific Allowance
   
No Specific Allowance
             
   
Unpaid
               
Unpaid
         
Total
   
Net
 
   
Principal
   
Recorded
   
Specific
   
Principal
   
Recorded
   
Recorded
   
of Specific
 
   
Balance
   
Investment
   
Allowance
   
Balance
   
Investment
   
Investment
   
Allowance
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 4,178     $ 4,156     $ 471     $ 28,863     $ 24,812     $ 28,968     $ 28,497  
Commercial
                                                       
Commercial and industrial
    1,575       1,517       376       2,441       1,574       3,091       2,715  
Commercial line of credit
    367       349       135       1,766       1,680       2,029       1,894  
Residential real estate
                                                       
Residential construction
    1,880       1,832       566       18,687       14,855       16,687       16,121  
Residential lot loans
    3,289       3,274       854       21,881       15,809       19,083       18,229  
Raw land
    240       229       91       3,600       1,362       1,591       1,500  
Home equity lines
    1,303       1,298       287       531       336       1,634       1,347  
Consumer loans
    2,888       2,858       284       7,379       5,299       8,157       7,873  
                                                         
Total
  $ 15,720     $ 15,513     $ 3,064     $ 85,148     $ 65,727     $ 81,240     $ 78,176  

The recorded investment in loans that were considered individually impaired was $81.2 million and $87.1 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  At March 31, 2011, the largest non-accrual balance of any one borrower was $7.0 million, with the average balance for the two hundred forty-six non-accrual loans being $300 thousand.  At March 31, 2011, the recorded investment in impaired loans requiring a valuation allowance based on individual analysis was $15.5 million, with a corresponding valuation allowance of $3.1 million.  In the above table for these impaired loans individually evaluated for loss impairment, the unpaid principal balance represents the amount borrowers owe the Bank, while, the recorded investment represents the amount of loans shown on the Bank’s books which are net of amounts charged off to date.  For these impaired loans as of March 31, 2011, amounts charged off to date were $19.6 million, or 20% of the unpaid principal balances.  Included in the table above, $11.9 million out of the total of $13.5 million of accruing troubled debt restructured loans were also individually evaluated which required a reserve of $163 thousand.

In addition to nonperforming loans, there were $128.9 million of loans at March 31, 2011 for which management has concerns regarding the ability of the borrowers to meet existing repayment terms, compared with $118.4 million at December 31, 2010.  See “Credit Quality Indicators” below for a more detailed disclosure and discussion on the Bank’s distribution of credit risk grade classifications.  The increase in potential problem loans is primarily due to an increase in residential construction and development loans that were downgraded due to the borrower’s exposure to the housing market.  Potential problem loans are primarily classified as substandard for regulatory purposes and reflect the distinct possibility, but not the probability, that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Although these loans have been identified as potential problem loans, they may never become delinquent, nonperforming or impaired.  Additionally, these loans are generally secured by residential real estate or other assets, thus reducing the potential for loss should they become nonperforming.  Potential problem loans are considered in the determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.
 
 
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The following table sets forth a breakdown of foreclosed assets as of March 31, 2011, by nature of the property.

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
September 31,
   
June 30,
   
March 31,
 
Foreclosed assets
 
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Residential construction, land
                             
development and other land
  $ 14,837     $ 13,719     $ 11,048     $ 10,918     $ 12,679  
Commercial construction
    1,196       1,196       1,884       2,078       2,142  
1 - 4 family residential properties
    756       991       4,969       3,657       3,330  
Nonfarm nonresidential properties
    6,221       1,353       1,260       1,743       1,749  
Multi-family properties
    50       50       160       160       160  
Repossessed equipment
    -       5       64       64       225  
Total foreclosed assets
  $ 23,060     $ 17,314     $ 19,385     $ 18,620     $ 20,285  

The sequential increase of $5.7 million during the first quarter of 2011 was primarily attributable to foreclosures of $9.0 million, the largest of which was $4.7 million for two commercial properties.

Credit Quality Indicators

We monitor credit risk migration and delinquency trends in the ongoing evaluation and assessment of credit risk exposure in the overall loan portfolio.  The following table presents quarterly trends in loan delinquencies, in loans classified substandard or doubtful and in nonperforming loans.

    
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
September 30,
   
June 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in millions)
 
   
$
   
% of
Total
Loans
   
$
   
% of
Total
Loans
   
$
   
% of
Total
Loans
   
$
   
% of
Total
Loans
   
$
   
% of
Total
Loans
 
Loans delinquencies:
                                                           
30 - 89 days past due
  $ 3.4       0.31 %   $ 5.5       0.48 %   $ 8.9       0.75 %   $ 9.7       0.80 %   $ 22.3       1.84 %
                                                                                 
Loans classified substandard or doubtful
  $ 214.3       19.76 %   $ 219.9       19.36 %   $ 237.6       19.95 %   $ 144.0       12.02 %   $ 137.3       11.36 %
                                                                                 
Nonperforming loans
  $ 73.7       6.80 %   $ 91.8       8.08 %   $ 98.7       8.29 %   $ 55.5       4.60 %   $ 50.6       4.18 %

As delinquency is viewed as one of the leading indicators for credit quality, the Company’s 30-89 day past due statistic has declined year-over-year and sequentially compared with the last four quarter end statistics since March 31, 2010.  The improvement in loan delinquencies is attributable to a continued strong involvement of commercial loan officers and their management in monthly collection efforts.

Another key indicator of credit quality is the distribution of credit risk grade classifications in the loan portfolio and the trends in the movement or migration of these risk grades or classifications.  See Note 5 in the financial statements for a description of the Bank’s credit risk grade classifications.  The Substandard (Grade 7) and Doubtful (Grade 8) classifications denote adversely classified loans, while the Special Mention (Grade 6) classification may provide an early warning indicator of deterioration in the credit quality of a loan portfolio.  The following table is a summary of certain classified loans in our loan portfolio at the dates indicated.

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
$
   
% of Total Loans
   
$
   
% of Total Loans
 
   
(Amounts in millions)
 
                         
Special Mention
  $ 135.6       12.5 %   $ 139.0       12.3 %
Substandard and Doubtful
    214.3       19.8 %     219.9       19.4 %
    $ 349.9       32.3 %   $ 358.9       31.7 %
 
 
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The $5.6 million, or 3%, decrease in adversely classified loans from December 31, 2010 to March 31, 2011 was despite no change in the risk grades on the $11.2 million in formerly collateral dependent loans restored to an accrual status during the first quarter of 2011.  This $11.2 million in loans remained classified substandard (Grade 7).

The following table is a further breakdown of the certain classified loans by loan class at March 31, 2011 along with an indicator of the overall credit quality of each loan class denoted by the weighted average risk grade.

   
Weighted
             
   
Average
   
Special
   
Substandard and
 
   
Risk Grade
   
Mention
   
Doubtful
 
         
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
    4.93     $ 65,409     $ 92,222  
Commercial
                       
Commercial and industrial
    4.85       13,306       16,010  
Commercial line of credit
    4.61       6,585       6,641  
Residential real estate
                       
Residential construction
    5.30       26,800       36,413  
Residential lots
    6.09       12,501       32,291  
Raw land
    4.97       428       6,358  
Home equity lines
    3.57       2,820       4,891  
Consumer
    4.07       7,709       19,431  
            $ 135,558     $ 214,256  

In addition to the financial strength of each borrower and cash flow characteristics of each project, the repayment of construction and development loans are particularly dependent on the value of the real estate collateral.  Repayment of such loans is generally considered subject to greater credit risk than residential mortgage loans.  Regardless of the underwriting criteria the Company utilizes, losses may be experienced as a result of various factors beyond our control, including, among other things, changes in market conditions affecting the value of the real estate collateral and problems affecting the credit of our borrowers.

Furthermore, we monitor certain performance and credit metrics related to these higher risk loan categories, including the aging of the underlying loans in these categories.  As of March 31, 2011, speculative construction loans on our books more than twelve months amounted to $19.4 million, or 51.5%, of the total speculative residential construction loan portfolio.  This represents a decrease in amounts from $38.2 million, or 50.4%, of the speculative residential loan portfolio as of December 31, 2010, and a decrease from $46.2 million, or 56.8%, of that portfolio as of September 30, 2010.  Land acquisition and development loans on our books for more than twenty-four months at March 31, 2011 amounted to $33.5 million, or 60.0%, of that portfolio, a decrease from $40.2 million, or 67.7%, of that portfolio as of December 31, 2010 and a decrease from $43.6 million, or 81.1%, of that portfolio as of September  30, 2010.

Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses

Our allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”) is established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses.  We increase our allowance for loan losses by provisions charged to operations and by recoveries of amounts previously charged off and we reduce our allowance by loans charged off.  In evaluating the adequacy of the allowance, we consider the growth, composition and industry diversification of the portfolio, historical loan loss experience, current delinquency levels, trends in past dues and classified assets, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, prevailing economic conditions and other relevant factors derived from our history of operations.  Management is continuing to closely monitor the value of real estate serving as collateral for our loans, especially lots and land under development, due to continued concern that the low level of real estate sales activity will continue to have a negative impact on the value of real estate collateral.  In addition, depressed market conditions have adversely impacted, and may continue to adversely impact, the financial condition and liquidity position of certain of our borrowers.  Additionally, the value of commercial real estate collateral may come under further pressure from weak economic conditions and prevailing unemployment levels.  The methodology and assumptions used to determine the allowance are continually reviewed as to their appropriateness given the most recent losses realized and other factors that influence the estimation process.  The model assumptions and resulting allowance level are adjusted accordingly as these factors change.

 
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The ALLL consists of two major components: specific valuation allowances and a general valuation allowance.  The Bank’s format for the calculation of ALLL begins with the evaluation of individual loans considered impaired.  For the purpose of evaluating loans for impairment, loans are considered impaired when it is considered probable that all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan will not be collected when due (minor shortfalls in amount or timing excepted).  The Bank has established policies and procedures for identifying loans that should be considered for impairment.  Loans are reviewed through multiple means such as delinquency management, credit risk reviews, watch and criticized loan monitoring meetings and general account management.  Loans that are outside of the Bank’s established criteria for evaluation may be considered for impairment testing when management deems the risk sufficient to warrant this approach.  For loans determined to be impaired, the specific allowance is based on the most appropriate of the three measurement methods: present value of expected future cash flows, fair value of collateral, or the observable market price of a loan method.  While management uses the best information available to make evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the evaluations.  Once a loan is considered individually impaired, it is not included in other troubled loan analysis, even if no specific allowance is considered necessary.

In addition to the evaluation of loans for impairment, we calculate the loan loss exposure on the remaining loans (not evaluated for impairment) by applying the applicable historical loan loss experience of the loan portfolio to provide for probable losses in the loan portfolio through the general valuation allowance.  Prior to third quarter 2010, our methodology for calculating this general valuation allowance applied loss factors based on the credit risk grading of loans segmented into four major loan types: residential construction and development, commercial real estate, consumer and other loans.  These loss factors were based on an appropriate loss history for each major loan type adjusted by credit grade migration factors.  In addition, we utilize other risk factors related to economic and portfolio trends that are pertinent to the underlying risks in each major loan type in estimating the general valuation allowance.  This methodology places a greater emphasis on the credit risk grading of the loan portfolio and allows us to focus on the relative risk and the pertinent factors for the major loan segments of the Company.  During the third quarter of 2010, we further enhanced our methodology for the calculation of the general valuation allowance by expanding the number of loan segments from the four previously mentioned to eight segments, focusing on segments which have experienced greater recent historical loss experience such as residential lot loans and construction and land development.  Furthermore, we also more heavily weight the most recent twelve months historical loss experience in our calculation of the general valuation component of our ALLL.

As discussed herein, management has undertaken various initiatives in response to the challenging economic environment, increased nonperforming loans, weakened collateral positions, and increased foreclosed asset levels, including but not limited to:

 
·
Restructuring interest only loan payment terms to require principal repayments;
 
·
Refining the allowance for loan losses methodology to weight current period loss experience more heavily;
 
·
Downgrading renewed and other higher risk loans to a substandard classification;
 
·
Enhancing the internal controls surrounding troubled debt restructured (TDR) loan identification and monitoring;
 
·
Charging off weakened credits;
 
·
Increasing the staffing resources of our Credit Administration function, including problem asset management and loan review; and
 
·
Enhancing our internal and external loan review protocol.

 
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The following table shows, by loan segment, an analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

   
Commercial
         
Residential
                   
   
Real
         
Real
                   
   
Estate
   
Commercial
   
Estate
   
HELOC
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
Allowance for credit losses:
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
                                     
Beginning balance
  $ 6,703     $ 4,154     $ 13,534     $ 1,493     $ 3,696     $ 29,580  
Provision
    921       128       1,441       804       806       4,100  
Charge-offs
    (1,897 )     (765 )     (2,203 )     (541 )     (1,680 )     (7,086 )
Recoveries
    535       76       325       3       131       1,070  
Ending balance
  $ 6,262     $ 3,593     $ 13,097     $ 1,759     $ 2,953     $ 27,664  

The following table describes the allocation of the allowance for loan losses among various categories of loans and certain other information for the dates indicated.  The allocation is made for analytical purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the categories in which future losses may occur.

   
At March 31, 2011
   
At December 31, 2010
 
         
% of
         
% of
 
By Loan Class
 
Amount
   
Total ALLL
   
Amount
   
Total ALLL
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 6,262       22.6 %   $ 6,703       22.7 %
Commercial
                               
Commercial and industrial
    2,291       8.3 %     2,226       7.5 %
Commercial line of credit
    1,302       4.7 %     1,928       6.5 %
Residential real estate
                               
Residential Construction
    7,131       25.8 %     7,451       25.2 %
Residential lots
    5,441       19.7 %     5,576       18.9 %
Raw land
    525       1.9 %     507       1.7 %
Home equity lines
    1,759       6.3 %     1,493       5.0 %
Consumer
    2,953       10.7 %     3,696       12.5 %
                                 
    $ 27,664       100.0 %   $ 29,580       100.0 %
 
 
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Item 1 - Financial Statements

SOUTHERN COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Unaudited)


   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
    2010*  
   
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
Assets
             
Cash and due from banks
  $ 28,096     $ 16,584  
Federal funds sold and overnight deposits
    34,615       49,587  
Investment securities
               
Available for sale, at fair value
    301,533       310,653  
Held to maturity, at amortized cost
    49,429       42,220  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
    8,750       8,750  
                 
Loans held for sale
    597       5,991  
                 
Loans
    1,083,468       1,130,076  
Allowance for loan losses
    (27,664 )     (29,580 )
Net Loans
    1,055,804       1,100,496  
                 
Premises and equipment, net
    39,878       40,550  
Foreclosed assets
    23,060       17,314  
Other assets
    62,118       61,253  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 1,603,880     $ 1,653,398  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Deposits
               
Non-interest bearing demand
  $ 126,393     $ 110,114  
Money market, NOW and savings
    521,577       582,878  
Time
    631,240       655,427  
Total Deposits
    1,279,210       1,348,419  
                 
Short-term borrowings
    21,965       22,098  
Long-term borrowings
    202,643       182,686  
Other liabilities
    8,208       7,854  
                 
Total Liabilities
    1,512,026       1,561,057  
                 
Stockholders’ Equity
               
Senior cumulative preferred stock (Series A), no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 42,750 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010
    41,557       41,453  
Common stock, no par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 16,838,125 shares at March 31, 2011 and 16,812,625 shares at December 31, 2010
    119,439       119,408  
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
    (67,035 )     (67,082 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (2,107 )     (1,438 )
Total Stockholders’ Equity
    91,854       92,341  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 1,603,880     $ 1,653,398  
* Derived from audited consolidated financial statements

See accompanying notes.

 
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SOUTHERN COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)


   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands, except per 
share and share data)
 
 
Interest Income
           
Loans
  $ 15,513     $ 17,668  
Investment securities available for sale
    2,563       3,192  
Investment securities held to maturity
    549       122  
Federal funds sold and overnight deposits
    74       4  
Total Interest Income
    18,699       20,986  
Interest Expense
               
Money market, NOW and savings deposits
    880       1,784  
Time deposits
    2,743       3,378  
Borrowings
    2,245       2,577  
Total Interest Expense
    5,868       7,739  
                 
Net Interest Income
    12,831       13,247  
                 
Provision for Loan Losses
    4,100       10,000  
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
    8,731       3,247  
                 
Non-Interest Income
               
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
    1,488       1,557  
Income from mortgage banking activities
    263       358  
Investment brokerage and trust fees
    188       235  
Gain on sale of investment securities
    944       1,354  
Net impairment loss recognized in earnings
    -       (186 )
Other
    20       635  
Total Non-Interest Income
    2,903       3,953  
                 
Non-Interest Expense
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    4,746       5,469  
Occupancy and equipment
    1,784       1,916  
FDIC deposit insurance
    1,133       547  
Foreclosed asset related
    879       844  
Other
    2,941       3,067  
Total Non-Interest Expense
    11,483       11,843  
                 
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    151       (4,643 )
                 
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
    -       (32 )
Net Income (Loss)
    151       (4,611 )
Effective Dividend on Preferred Stock
    639       633  
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders
  $ (488 )   $ (5,244 )
                 
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
               
Basic
  $ (0.03 )   $ (0.31 )
Diluted
    (0.03 )     (0.31 )
                 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
               
Basic
    16,824,008       16,806,292  
Diluted
    16,824,008       16,806,292  

See accompanying notes.

 
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SOUTHERN COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)

 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
             
Net income (loss)
    151     $ (4,611 )
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Securities available for sale:
               
Unrealized holding gains (loss) on available for sale securities
    (589 )     1,400  
Tax effect
    227       (540 )
Reclassification of gains recognized in net income
    (944 )     (1,354 )
Tax effect
    364       523  
Reclassification of impairment on equity securities
    -       186  
Tax effect
    -       (72 )
Net of tax amount
    (942 )     143  
Cash flow hedging activities:
               
Unrealized holding (gains) losses on cash flow hedging activities
    (13 )     (319 )
Tax effect
    5       123  
Reclassification of (gains) losses recognized in net income (loss), net:
               
Reclassified into income
    459       75  
Tax effect
    (178 )     (29 )
Net of tax amount
    273       (150 )
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
    (669 )     (7 )
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (518 )   $ (4,618 )

See accompanying notes.

 
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SOUTHERN COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

 
    
Preferred Stock
   
Common Stock
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated 
Other
   
Total
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
(Accumulated
Deficit)
   
Comprehensive
Income (loss)
   
Stockholders'
Equity
 
               
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
 
                                           
Balance at December 31, 2010
    42,750     $ 41,453       16,812,625     $ 119,408     $ (67,082 )   $ (1,438 )   $ 92,341  
Net income (loss)
    -       -       -       -       151       -       151  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
    -       -       -       -       -       (669 )     (669 )
Restricted stock issued
    -       -       25,500       -       -       -       -  
Stock-based compensation
    -       -       -       31       -       -       31  
Preferred stock accretion of discount
    -       104       -       -       (104 )     -       -  
                                                         
Balance at March 31, 2011
    42,750     $ 41,557       16,838,125     $ 119,439     $ (67,035 )   $ (2,107 )   $ 91,854  

See accompanying notes.

 
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SOUTHERN COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 151     $ (4,611 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,096       1,029  
Provision for loan losses
    4,100       10,000  
Net proceeds from sales of loans held for sale
    17,770       36,048  
Originations of loans held for sale
    (12,113 )     (35,649 )
Gain from mortgage banking
    (263 )     (358 )
Stock-based compensation
    31       38  
Net increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    (266 )     (265 )
Realized gain on sale of available for sale securities, net
    (944 )     (1,354 )
Realized loss on impairment of investment securities available for sale
    -       186  
Realized (gain) loss on sale of premises and equipment
    (4 )     -  
(Gain) loss on economic hedges
    605       (31 )
Deferred income taxes
    591       (89 )
Realized gain on sales of foreclosed assets
    (280 )     (100 )
Writedowns in carrying values of foreclosed assets
    609       484  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Increase in other assets
    (379 )     (60 )
Decrease in other liabilities
    (252 )     (417 )
Total Adjustments
    10,301       9,462  
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
    10,452       4,851  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
               
(Increase) decrease in federal funds sold
    14,972       8,917  
Purchase of:
               
Available-for-sale investment securities
    (51,075 )     (85,984 )
Held-to-maturity investment securities
    (7,829 )     -  
Proceeds from maturities and calls of:
               
Available-for-sale investment securities
    7,670       21,015  
Held-to-maturity investment securities
    577       715  
Proceeds from sale of:
               
Available-for-sale investment securities
    51,672       53,677  
Net decrease in loans
    31,591       14,651  
Capitalized cost in foreclosed assets
    (156 )     (16 )
Purchases of premises and equipment
    (63 )     (245 )
Proceeds from disposal of premises and equipment
    4       -  
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed assets
    3,082       2,520  
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities
    50,445       15,250  
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
               
Net increase (decrease) in transaction accounts and savings accounts
    (45,022 )     36,326  
Net decrease in time deposits
    (24,187 )     (43,442 )
Net decrease in short-term borrowings
    (133 )     (8,708 )
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
    20,000       -  
Repayment of long-term borrowings
    (43 )     (41 )
Preferred dividends paid
    -       (535 )
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
    (49,385 )     (16,400 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Due From Banks
    11,512       3,701  
Cash and Due From Banks, Beginning of Period
    16,584       30,184  
                 
Cash and Due From Banks, End of Period
  $ 28,096     $ 33,885  
                 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
               
Transfer of loans to foreclosed assets
  $ 9,001     $ 3,539  

See accompanying notes.

 
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Southern Community Financial Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Southern Community Financial Corporation (the “Company”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Community Bank and Trust (the “Bank”).  All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  In management’s opinion, the financial information, which is unaudited, reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial information as of and for the three-month  periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes requires management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions relating to reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period.  Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates and assumptions.  Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses.  To a lesser extent, significant estimates are also associated with the valuation of securities, intangibles and derivative instruments and determination of stock-based compensation and income tax assets or liabilities.  Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 is not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.

The organization and business of the Company, accounting policies followed by the Company and other relevant information are contained in the notes to the consolidated financial statements filed as part of the Company’s 2010 annual report on Form 10-K.  This quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the annual report.

Per Share Data

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period.  Diluted net income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options or warrants were exercised, resulting in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the net income (loss) of the Company.

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share have been computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding or assumed to be outstanding as summarized below.

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
Weighted average number of common  shares used in computing basic net income per share
    16,824,008       16,806,292  
                 
Effect of dilutive stock options
    -       -  
                 
Weighted average number of common  shares and dilutive potential common shares used in computing diluted net income per share
    16,824,008       16,806,292  
                 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders (in thousands)
  $ (488 )   $ (5,244 )
Basic
    (0.03 )     (0.31 )
Diluted
    (0.03 )     (0.31 )

 
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For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, net loss for determining net loss per common share was reported as net income (loss) less the dividend on preferred stock.  Options and warrants to purchase shares that have been excluded from the determination of diluted earnings per share amount to 617,952 and 661,867 shares for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.  These options, warrants, unvested shares of restricted stock and all other common stock equivalents were excluded from the determination of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 due to the Company’s loss position for those periods.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

The Company has adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements Disclosures, which requires new disclosures for fair value measurements and clarifies existing disclosure requirements.  Fair value measurements must now be disclosed separately for each class of assets and liabilities based on the nature and risks of the assets and liabilities, their classification in the fair value hierarchy and the level of disaggregated information already required for specific assets and liabilities under other applicable pronouncements.  Disclosure is also required of the amounts of significant transfers between level 1 and level 2 in the fair value hierarchy and the reasons for the transfers.  The Company’s policy regarding the timing of recognizing transfers and specific information such as the actual date of the event or change in circumstances causing the transfer must also be disclosed.  The reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances in level 3 fair value measurements now also requires separate disclosure of gains and losses for the period recognized in other comprehensive income and separate disclosure is now required for purchases, sales, issuances and settlements.  Valuation techniques applied and inputs used to determine observable inputs (level 2) and significant unobservable inputs (level 3) must also be disclosed.  The new disclosure requirements were effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009.  The requirements to disclose separately purchases, sales issuances and settlements in the level 3 reconciliation are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010.  The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements, other than expanded disclosures.

The Company has adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-20, Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.  This standard requires additional disclosures related to the allowance for loan loss with the objective of providing financial statement users with greater transparency about an entity’s loan loss reserves and overall credit quality disaggregated by portfolio segment and class of financing receivable.  Additional disclosures include showing on a disaggregated basis the aging of receivables, credit quality indicators, and troubled debt restructurings with their effect on the allowance for loan loss.  The provisions of this standard are effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2010.  The disclosures about activity during a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010.  A portion of this standard was adopted as of December 31, 2010 through additional disclosures in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements.

From time to time the FASB issues exposure drafts for proposed statements of financial accounting standards.  Such exposure drafts are subject to comment from the public, to revisions by the FASB and to final issuance by the FASB as statements of financial accounting standards.  Management considers the effect of the proposed statements and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins on the consolidated financial statements of the Company and monitors the status of changes to and proposed effective dates of exposure drafts.

In April 2011, the FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-02, A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring. The new standard provides additional guidance on a creditor’s evaluation of when a concession on a loan has been granted and whether a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties.  A creditor must conclude that both of these conditions exist for the loan to be considered a troubled debt restructuring.  This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2011, and should be applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption.  The Company adopted the update of this standard for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  The adoption did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 
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Note 2 – Regulatory Matters

In connection with continuing turmoil in the economy, and more specifically, with the real estate market, the Company recorded net losses of $25.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 and $16.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, which excludes the nonrecurring goodwill impairment of $49.5 million in 2009.  These losses were primarily the result of necessary and considerable increases in provision for loan losses during the periods, which were compounded by a tightening interest margin resulting from increased amounts of non-accrual loans.  Furthermore, the Company increased its valuation allowance provided against deferred tax assets during the year ended December 2010 by $12.6 million to $14.6 million as of December 31, 2010 which also negatively impacted earnings.  However, despite the net losses, the Bank has capital in excess of regulatory requirements as discussed below.  The culmination of net losses during the past two years has had a negative impact on operations and capital resources and has resulted in actions by regulators to restrict operations as noted below.

Recent Regulatory Actions

On February 25, 2011, the Bank entered into a Consent Order with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the North Carolina Commission of Banks (“NCCOB”).  The Consent Order is a formal corrective action pursuant to which the Bank agreed to address specific areas through the adoption and implementation of policies, plans and procedures designed to enhance the safety and soundness of the Bank.  Under the terms of the Consent Order among other things, the Bank has agreed to:

 
·
Strengthen Board oversight of the management and operations of the Bank;
 
·
Comply with minimum capital requirements of 8% Tier 1 leverage capital and 11% total risk-based capital;
 
·
Formulate and implement a plan to reduce the Bank’s risk exposure in assets classified “Substandard or Doubtful” in the FDIC’s most recent report of examination by 15% in 180 days, 35% in 360 days, 60% in 540 days and 75% in 720 days;
 
·
Within 90 days, implement effective lending and collection policies;
 
·
Not pay cash dividends without the prior written approval of the FDIC and the Commissioner; and
 
·
Neither renew, rollover or accept any brokered deposits without obtaining a waiver from the FDIC.

In connection with the Consent Order executed with the FDIC and the NCCOB, the Federal Reserve notified the Company’s management and Board of Directors that all dividends, common and preferred, and interest payments on trust preferred securities require prior approval of the Federal Reserve.  On February 14, 2011, the Company announced that it had notified the US Department of the Treasury that it was suspending the payment of regular quarterly cash dividends on the preferred stock issued to the US Treasury.  Additionally, the Company elected to defer the payment of regularly scheduled interest payments on both issues of junior subordinated debentures, relating to its outstanding trust preferred securities.  The Company has accrued the preferred dividend to the US Treasury and the interest due on the subordinated debentures.

The Consent Order specifies certain timeframes for meeting these requirements.  The Bank must furnish periodic progress reports to the FDIC and NCCOB regarding its compliance with the Consent Order.  The Consent Order will remain in effect until modified or terminated by the FDIC and the NCCOB.

Management’s Plans and Compliance Efforts

The Bank has already undertaken the following actions, among others, to comply with the Consent Order:

 
·
As of March 31, 2011, the Bank had reduced its risk exposure to adversely classified assets identified in the Bank’s most recent Report of Examination by an amount (25%) exceeding its scheduled reduction at its first measurement point (15% reduction within 180 days after February 25, 2011 the effective date of the Consent Order).
 
·
By December 31, 2010, the Bank had eliminated all assets classified as “loss” and the appropriate portions of those assets classified as “doubtful” in the Bank’s most recent Report of Examination.
 
·
By April 29, 2011, the Bank had submitted the materials and plans required to date in accordance with the Consent Order, including a capital plan to comply with the minimum capital requirements of 8% Tier 1 leverage capital and 11% total risk-based capital and a plan to comply with the specified reductions of the adversely classified assets in the June 30, 2010 Report of Examination.

 
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Note 2 – Regulatory Matters (continued)

 
·
Throughout the third and fourth quarters of 2010 and continuing into the first quarter of 2011, the Bank has taken a number of measures to strengthen its credit risk management, including the staffing of a Special Assets Group to resolve problem credits and formal Board oversight of the internal loan review function.

None of the timeframes under the Consent Order have lapsed and the process of responding to the provisions of the Consent Order is well underway, including submission of the strategic business plan to the FDIC and NCCOB.  The Bank has submitted to the regulators the materials and plans required to date in accordance with the Consent Order.  As previously disclosed, many of the corrective actions requested by the FDIC and NCCOB were initiated by the Bank and the Company during 2010 and the first quarter of 2011, including significant reduction in adversely classified assets as well as other changes to preserve capital and enhance operations.  Compliance efforts remain ongoing.

 In order to achieve and maintain compliance with the terms of the Consent Order, the Company is currently considering various strategies such as: balance sheet shrinkage through net loan run-off, reduction in brokered deposits and other strategies such as asset sales, plans for capital injections, taking action to restructure the risk weighting of assets and various strategies to improve Bank profitability.  As of March 31, 2011, the parent holding company had $5.8 million in cash and investment securities, net of short term liabilities, available to be invested into the Bank to bolster capital levels.  The ability to accomplish some of these goals is significantly constricted by the current economic environment.  As has been widely publicized, access to capital markets is extremely limited in the current economic environment, and there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to access any such capital or sell more assets.  The ability to decrease levels of nonperforming assets is also vulnerable to market conditions as many of the Bank’s borrowers rely on an active real estate market as a source of repayment, particularly construction loan borrowers, and as mentioned, the sale of loans in this market is difficult.  If the real estate market does not improve, the level of nonperforming assets may continue to increase.
 
 Compliance Matters

The Consent Order, as set forth above, requires the Bank to achieve and maintain minimum capital requirements of 8% Tier 1 (leverage) capital and total risk-based capital of 11%.  These requirements commence 120 days from the effective date of the Consent Order.  As shown in the table below, the Bank had regulatory capital in excess of the Consent Order requirements as of March 31, 2011.

The minimum capital requirements to be characterized as “well capitalized”, as defined by regulatory guidelines, the capital requirements pursuant to the Consent Order and the Bank’s actual capital ratios were as follows for March 31, 2011:

         
Minimum Regulatory Requirement
 
         
"Well
   
Pursuant to
 
Captial ratios
 
Bank
   
Capitalized"
   
Consent Order
 
Total risk-based
    12.05 %     10 %     11 %
Tier 1 risk-based
    10.78 %     6 %     N/A  
Tier 1 leverage
    8.10 %     5 %     8 %

If the Bank fails to comply with the minimum capital levels in the Consent Order, the Bank may be subject to further restrictions, the extent of which is dependent upon the magnitude of noncompliance.  A bank may be prohibited from engaging in a new line of business, acquiring any interest in any company or insured depository institution, or opening or acquiring a new branch office, except under certain circumstances, including the acceptance by the FDIC of a capital restoration plan for the bank.  Therefore, failure to maintain adequate capital could have a material adverse effect on operations.

Failure by the Bank to comply with the requirements set forth in the Consent Order may result in further adverse regulatory actions, sanctions, and restrictions on the Bank’s activities, which could have a material adverse effect on the business, future prospects, financial condition or results of operations of the Bank and the Company.

 
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Note 2 – Regulatory Matters (continued)

Regulatory Capital

As a bank holding company subject to regulation by the Federal Reserve, the Company must comply with regulatory capital ratios.  As of March 31, 2011, the Company’s capital exceeded the minimum requirements for a “well capitalized” bank.  Information regarding the Company’s capital at March 31, 2011 is set forth below:

               
Minimum
 
   
Actual
   
"Well Capitalized"
 
Captial ratios
 
Amount
   
Ratio
   
Requirements
 
Total risk-based
  $ 154,700       12.62 %     10 %
Tier 1 risk-based
    124,459       10.15 %     6 %
Tier 1 leverage
    124,459       7.63 %     5 %

Note 3 – Investment Securities

The following is a summary of the securities portfolio by major classification at the dates presented.

   
March 31, 2011
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross Unrealized
Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
                         
Securities available for sale:
                       
US government agencies
  $ 84,611     $ 42     $ 2,770       81,883  
Mortgage-backed securities
    160,416       1,430       824       161,022  
Municipals
    54,240       550       309       54,481  
Trust preferred securities
    4,252       26       1,187       3,091  
Common stocks and mutual funds
    82       -       -       82  
Other
    1,000       -       26       974  
    $ 304,601     $ 2,048     $ 5,116     $ 301,533  
                                 
Securities held to maturity:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 5,830     $ 39     $ 13     $ 5,856  
Municipals
    33,599       167       1,479       32,287  
Corporate bonds
    10,000       -       277       9,723  
    $ 49,429     $ 206     $ 1,769     $ 47,866  
                                 
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Amortized Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
                                 
Securities available for sale:
                               
US government agencies
  $ 100,101     $ 198     $ 2,059     $ 98,240  
Mortgage-backed securities
    148,284       2,349       857       149,776  
Municipals
    55,901       404       741       55,564  
Trust preferred securities
    4,252       21       1,179       3,094  
Common stocks and mutual funds
    2,650       353       -       3,003  
Other
    1,000       -       24       976  
    $ 312,188     $ 3,325     $ 4,860     $ 310,653  
                                 
Securities held to maturity:
                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 804     $ 48     $ -     $ 852  
Municipals
    31,416       104       1,631       29,889  
Corporate bonds
    10,000       -       560       9,440  
    $ 42,220     $ 152     $ 2,191     $ 40,181  

For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, sales of securities available for sale resulted in gross realized gains of $944 thousand and $1.4 million, respectively, and no gross unrealized losses for each period.  These investment sales generated $51.7 million and $53.7 million in proceeds during these respective periods.

 
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Note 3 – Investment Securities (continued)

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair values for our investments and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.

   
March 31, 2011
 
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
losses
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Securities available for sale:
                                   
US government agencies
  $ 69,580     $ 2,770     $ -     $ -     $ 69,580     $ 2,770  
Mortgage-backed securities
    76,250       816       3,407       8       79,657       824  
Municipals
    22,836       306       115       3       22,951       309  
Trust preferred securities
    -       -       2,063       1,187       2,063       1,187  
Other
    1,000       26       -       -       1,000       26  
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 169,666     $ 3,918     $ 5,585     $ 1,198     $ 175,251     $ 5,116  
                                                 
Securities held to maturity:
                                               
Mortgage-backed securities
  $ 5,198     $ 13     $ -     $ -     $ 5,198     $ 13  
Municipals
    24,130       1,479       -       -       24,130       1,479  
Corporate bonds
    9,723       277       -       -       9,723       277  
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 39,051     $ 1,769     $ -     $ -     $ 39,051     $ 1,769  

   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or More
   
Total
 
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
losses
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized
losses
 
   
(Amount in thousands)
 
Securities available for sale:
                                   
US government agencies
  $ 75,252     $ 2,059     $ -     $ -     $ 75,252     $ 2,059  
Mortgage-backed securities
    70,050       857       121       -       70,171       857  
Municipals
    31,513       737       719       4       32,232       741  
Trust preferred securities
    -       -       2,071       1,179       2,071       1,179  
Other
    976       24       -       -       976       24  
Total temporarily impaired securities
  $ 177,791     $ 3,677     $ 2,911     $ 1,183     $ 180,702     $ 4,860  
                                                 
Securities held to maturity:
                                               
Municipals
  $ 22,507     $ 1,631     $ -     $ -     $ 22,507     $ 1,631  
Corporate bonds
    9,440       560       -       -       9,440       560  
    $ 31,947     $ 2,191     $ -     $ -     $ 31,947     $ 2,191  

In evaluating investment securities for “other-than-temporary impairment” losses, management considers, among other things, (i) the length of time and the extent to which the investment is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, and (iii) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a sufficient period of time to allow for any anticipated recovery of unrealized loss.  At March 31, 2011, there were six investment securities with aggregate fair values of $5.6 million in an unrealized loss position for at least twelve months including one trust preferred security valued at $2.0 million with a $1.2 million unrealized loss due to changes in the level of market interest rates.  The security has a variable rate based on LIBOR which had declined steadily throughout 2009 and has stabilized during 2010.  The fair value of this security decreased from the prior quarter and the unrealized loss remained significant.  Based on the nature of these securities and the continued timely receipt of scheduled payments, we believe the decline in value to be solely due to changes in interest rates and the general economic conditions and not deterioration in their credit quality.  We have the intention and ability to hold these securities for a period of time sufficient to allow for their recovery in value or until maturity.  The unrealized losses are reflected in other comprehensive income.

 
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Note 3 – Investment Securities (continued)

The Company determined one marketable equity security was “other-than-temporarily” impaired during the first quarter of 2010 and recognized a $186 thousand write-down on the investment.  The investment had been carried at a basis of $268 thousand and had a fair value of $82 thousand after the write-down.  This investment security was subsequently sold.

The amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale and held to maturity at March 31, 2011 by contractual maturity are shown below.  Actual expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay the obligation.

   
March 31, 2011
 
   
Securities Available for Sale
   
Securities Held to Maturity
 
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
   
(Amount in thousands)
 
Due within one year
  $ 3,211     $ 3,224     $ 265     $ 270  
Due after one but through five years
    5,392       5,435       944       995  
Due after five but through ten years
    60,346       58,816       12,794       12,534  
Due after ten years
    69,902       68,889       29,596       28,211  
Mortgage-backed securities
    160,416       161,022       5,830       5,856  
Trust preferred securities
    4,252       3,091       -       -  
Common stocks and mutual funds
    82       82       -       -  
Other
    1,000       974       -       -  
    $ 304,601     $ 301,533     $ 49,429     $ 47,866  

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock

As disclosed separately on our statements of financial condition, the Company has an investment in Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (“FHLB”) stock of $8.8 million at March 31, 2011 and at December 31, 2010.  The Company carries its investment in FHLB at its cost which is the par value of the stock.  Based on current borrowings, the FHLB periodically repurchases excess stock for the Company at par value as the stock is not actively traded and does not have a quoted market price.  On March 29, 2011, the FHLB paid a cash dividend to its members for the fourth quarter of 2010 at an annualized rate of 0.79%.  Management believes that the investment in FHLB stock was not impaired as of March 31, 2011.

Note 4 – Loans

Following is a summary of loans by loan class:

   
At December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
         
Percent
         
Percent
 
   
Amount
   
of Total
   
Amount
   
of Total
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Residential construction
  $ 128,486       11.9 %   $ 137,644       12.2 %
Commercial real estate
    443,098       40.9 %     455,705       40.3 %
Consumer
    181,334       16.7 %     192,204       17.0 %
Commercial and industrial
    88,614       8.2 %     92,307       8.2 %
Home equity lines
    103,114       9.5 %     104,833       9.3 %
Residential lots
    58,790       5.4 %     62,552       5.5 %
Commercial line of credit
    59,819       5.5 %     64,660       5.7 %
Raw land
    20,213       1.9 %     20,171       1.8 %
Subtotal
  $ 1,083,468       100 %   $ 1,130,076       100 %
Less: Allowance for loan losses
    (27,664 )             (29,580 )        
Net Loans
  $ 1,055,804             $ 1,100,496          

 
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Note 4 – Loans (continued)

Construction loans are non-revolving extensions of credit secured by real property, the proceeds of which will be used to a) finance the preparation of land for construction of industrial, commercial, residential, or farm buildings; or b) finance the on-site construction of such buildings.  Construction loans are approved based on a set of projections regarding cost, time to completion, time to stabilization or sale, and availability of permanent financing.  Any one of these projections may vary from actual results.  Therefore, construction loans are considered based not only on the expected merits of the project itself, but also on secondary and tertiary repayment sources of the project sponsor, project sponsor expertise and experience and independent evaluation of project viability.  Personal guarantees are typically required.  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 Company until permanent financing is obtained.  These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections to ensure that loan commitments remain in-balance with work completed to date and that adequate funds remain available to ensure completion.

Commercial real estate loans are underwritten by evaluating and understanding the borrower’s ability to generate adequate cash flow to repay the subject debt within reasonable terms.  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 amounts relative to equity sources of capitalization and higher debt service requirements relative to available cash flow.  This heightened degree of financial and operating leverage can expose commercial real estate loans to increased sensitivity to changes in market and economic conditions.  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.  Management monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral, geography, and secondary/tertiary sources of repayment of the property sponsors.  Management tracks the level of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner occupied loans.  Loans secured by owner-occupied properties are generally considered to be less sensitive to real estate market conditions, since the profitability and cash flow of the occupying business are aligned by common ownership.

Commercial and industrial loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower’s ability to generate positive cash flow, operate profitably and prudently expand its business.  Underwriting standards are designed to promote relationships to include a full range of loan, deposit, and cash management services.  Underwriting processes include thorough examination of the borrower’s market, operating environment, and business model, to assess whether current and projected cash flows can reasonably be expected to present an acceptable source of repayment.  Such repayment should be sensitized with variances of growth/decline, profitability, and operating cycle changes.  Secondary repayment sources, including collateral, are assessed.  The level of control and monitoring over such secondary repayment sources may be impacted by the strength of the primary repayment source and the financial position of the borrower.

Residential lot loans are extensions of credit secured by developed tracts of land with appropriate entitlements to support construction of single family or multifamily residential buildings.  Such loans were historically structured as time or term loans to finance the holding of the lot for future construction.  Because the property is neither generating current income nor providing shelter, these loans have proven to be subject to a higher-than-average risk of abandonment.  Future extensions of credit for acquisition of finished lots will be assessed based on the outside repayment sources readily available to the borrower.

Consumer loans are originated utilizing a centralized approval process staffed by experienced consumer loan administration personnel.  Policies and procedures are developed and maintained to ensure compliance with the Company’s risk management objectives and regulatory compliance requirements.  This activity, coupled with relatively small loan amounts spread across many individual borrowers, minimizes risk.  Additionally, trend and outlook reports are reviewed by management on a periodic basis, along with periodic review activity of particular regions and individual lenders.  Loans are concentrated in home equity lines of credit and term loans secured by first or second liens on owner-occupied residential real estate.

 
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Note 4 – Loans (continued)

Home Equity loans are consumer-purpose revolving or term loans secured by first or second liens on owner-occupied residential real estate.  Such loans are underwritten and approved on the same centralized basis as other consumer loans.  Appropriate risk management and compliance practices are exercised to ensure that loan-to-value, lien perfection, and compliance risks are addressed and managed within the Bank’s established tolerances.  The degree of utilization of revolving commitments within this asset class is reviewed monthly to identify changes in the behavior of this borrowing group.

Commercial lines of credit are underwritten, according to the same standards applied to other commercial and industrial loans, with particular focus on the cash flow impact of the Company’s operating cycle.  Based on the risk profile of each borrower, an appropriate level of monitoring and servicing can be applied, such that higher risk categories involve more frequent monitoring and more involved control over the cash proceeds of asset conversion.  Lower risk profiles may involve less restrictive controls and lighter servicing intensity.

Raw land loans are those secured by tracts of undeveloped raw land held for personal use or investment.  Such properties are expected to be held for a period of not less than twenty-four months with no active development plan.  Given the raw nature of the land, these loans are underwritten based on the ability of the borrower to service the indebtedness with sources of income unrelated to the property.  Higher cash down payment and lower loan-to-value expectations are applied to such loans.

Loan origination fees and certain direct origination are capitalized and recognized as an adjustment to yield over the life of the related loan.  Net unamortized deferred fees less related cost included in the above were $53 thousand at March 31, 2011 and $128 thousand at December 31, 2010.

Loans are placed in a nonaccrual status for all classes of loans when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due or payments are 90 days past due.  Loans are returned to an accrual status when the borrower makes timely principal and interest payments for a period of six months and has the ability to continue making scheduled payments until the loan is repaid in full.

The following is a summary of nonperforming assets at the periods presented:

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Nonaccrual loans
  $ 53,304     $ 63,178     $ 45,249  
Restructured loans - nonaccruing
    20,437       28,599       4,341  
Total nonperforming loans
    73,741       91,777       49,590  
Foreclosed assets
    23,060       17,314       20,285  
Total nonperforming assets
  $ 96,801     $ 109,091     $ 69,875  
Restructured loans in accrual status not included above
  $ 13,488     $ 12,117     $ 1,018  

 
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Note 4 – Loans (continued)

The following is a summary of the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans and impaired loans segregated by class of loans at March 31, 2011:

   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Nonaccrual
Loans
   
Impaired
Loans
   
Nonaccrual
Loans
   
Impaired 
Loans
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Commercial real estate
  $ 23,027     $ 30,775     $ 22,085     $ 29,340  
Commercial and industrial
    2,955       4,036       7,324       9,351  
Commercial line of credit
    2,298       2,471       3,381       3,556  
Residential construction
    14,040       16,801       26,257       27,175  
Home equity lines
    1,851       1,883       1,031       1,031  
Residential lots
    18,281       19,572       19,192       20,515  
Raw land
    1,592       1,592       1,963       1,963  
Consumer
    9,697       10,099       10,544       10,963  
Total
  $ 73,741     $ 87,229     $ 91,777     $ 103,894  

The Company evaluates “impaired” loans, which includes nonperforming loans and accruing troubled debt restructured loans, having risk characteristics that are unique to an individual borrower on a loan-by-loan basis with balances above a specified level.  For smaller loans, the allowance is calculated based on the credit grade utilizing historical loss experience and other qualitative factors.  Included in the table below, $69.3 million out of the total of $73.7 million of nonperforming loans and  $11.9 million out of the total of $13.5 million of accruing troubled debt restructured loans were individually evaluated which required a reserve of $2.9 million and $163 thousand, respectively, for a total specific ALLL of $3.1 million.

The following is a summary of loans individually or collectively evaluated for impairment, by segment, at March 31, 2011:

   
Commercial
         
Residential
                   
   
Real
         
Real
                   
   
Estate
   
Commercial
   
Estate
   
HELOC
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Ending balance: nonperforming loans individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 21,846     $ 4,262     $ 33,694     $ 1,634     $ 7,885     $ 69,321  
Accruing troubled debt restructured loans individually evaluated for impairment
    7,122       857       3,668       -       272       11,919  
Ending balance: total impaired loans individually evaluated for impairment
    28,968       5,119       37,362       1,634       8,157       81,240  
Ending balance: collectively  evaluated for impairment
    414,130       143,314       170,127       101,480       173,177       1,002,228  
Ending Balance
  $ 443,098     $ 148,433     $ 207,489     $ 103,114     $ 181,334     $ 1,083,468  

 
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Note 4 – Loans (continued)

The following is a summary of loans individually or collectively evaluated for impairment, by segment, at December 31, 2010:

   
Commercial
         
Residential
                   
   
Real
         
Real
                   
   
Estate
   
Commercial
   
Estate
   
HELOC
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
  $ 21,252     $ 9,592       46,974       432       8,872     $ 87,122  
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
    437,186       147,375       173,393       104,401       180,599       1,042,954  
Ending Balance
  $ 458,438     $ 156,967     $ 220,367     $ 104,833     $ 189,471     $ 1,130,076  

The following is a breakdown of impaired loans individually evaluated for impairment, by class, with and without related specific allowance at March 31, 2011:

   
Unpaid
   
Partial
               
Average
 
   
Principal
   
Charge Offs
   
Recorded
   
Related
   
Recorded
 
   
Balance
   
To Date
   
Investment
   
Allowance
   
Investment
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
With no related allowance recorded:                               
Commercial real estate
  $ 28,863     $ (4,051 )   $ 24,812     $ -     $ 20,038  
Commercial
                                       
Commercial and industrial
    2,441       (867 )     1,574       -       4,060  
Commercial line of credit
    1,766       (86 )     1,680       -       2,177  
Residential real estate
                                       
Residential construction
    18,687       (3,832 )     14,855       -       16,292  
Residential lots
    21,881       (6,072 )     15,809       -       11,386  
Raw land
    3,600       (2,238 )     1,362       -       1,479  
Home equity lines
    531       (195 )     336       -       334  
Consumer
    7,379       (2,080 )     5,299       -       4,856  
Subtotal
    85,148       (19,421 )     65,727       -       60,622  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial real estate
    4,178       (22 )     4,156       471       3,518  
Commercial
                                       
Commercial and industrial
    1,575       (58 )     1,517       376       1,857  
Commercial line of credit
    367       (18 )     349       135       626  
Residential real estate
                                       
Residential construction
    1,880       (48 )     1,832       566       5,311  
Residential lots
    3,289       (15 )     3,274       854       7,977  
Raw land
    240       (11 )     229       91       232  
Home equity lines
    1,303       (5 )     1,298       287       839  
Consumer
    2,888       (30 )     2,858       284       3,278  
Subtotal
    15,720       (207 )     15,513       3,064       23,638  
                                         
Summary
                                       
Commercial real estate
    33,041       (4,073 )     28,968       471       23,556  
Commercial
    6,149       (1,029 )     5,120       511       8,720  
Residential real estate
    49,577       (12,216 )     37,361       1,511       42,677  
Home equity lines
    1,834       (200 )     1,634       287       1,173  
Consumer
    10,267       (2,110 )     8,157       284       8,134  
Grand Totals
  $ 100,868     $ (19,628 )   $ 81,240     $ 3,064     $ 84,260  

 
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Note 4 – Loans (continued)

The recorded investment in loans that were considered and collectively evaluated for impairment at March 31, 2011 and 2010 totaled $1.00 billion and $1.16 billion, respectively.  The recorded investment in loans that were considered individually impaired at March 31, 2011 and 2010 totaled $81.2 million and $51.4 million, respectively.  At March 31, 2011 and 2010, the recorded investment in impaired loans requiring a valuation allowance based on individual analysis was $15.5 million and $51.4 million, respectively, with a corresponding valuation allowance of $3.1 million and $18.3 million.  No valuation allowance for the other impaired loans was considered necessary.  No loans with deteriorated credit quality have been acquired by the Company to date.

The average recorded investment in impaired loans at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, was approximately $84.3 million and $88.2 million, respectively.  During the quarter ended March 31, 2011, the Company restored loans in the amount of $11.2 million to accrual status, the impact of which was to recognize $247 thousand in interest income.  Other than this restoration, the amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans during the portion of the year they were considered impaired at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was none and $59 thousand, respectively.  The interest income foregone for loans in a non-accrual status at March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $1.2 million and $545 thousand, respectively.

The following is a breakdown of impaired loans individually evaluated for impairment, by class, with and without related specific allowance at December 31, 2010:

   
Unpaid
   
Partial
               
Average
 
   
Principal
   
Charge Offs
   
Recorded
   
Related
   
Recorded
 
   
Balance
   
To Date
   
Investment
   
Allowance
   
Investment
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
With no related allowance recorded:                               
Commercial real estate
    23,114       (5,761 )     17,353       -       12,065  
Commercial
                                       
Commercial and industrial
    7,398       (1,923 )     5,475       -       5,593  
Commercial line of credit
    2,530       (105 )     2,425       -       1,620  
Residential real estate
                                       
Residential construction
    23,230       (4,554 )     18,676       -       14,254  
Residential lots
    15,449       (6,511 )     8,938       -       8,621  
Raw land
    3,989       (2,277 )     1,712       -       1,450  
Home equity lines
    457       (123 )     334       -       208  
Consumer
    5,904       (1,524 )     4,380       -       2,992  
Subtotal
    82,071       (22,778 )     59,293       -       46,803  
                                         
With an allowance recorded:
                                       
Commercial real estate
    3,958       (60 )     3,898       775       9,041  
Commercial
                                       
Commercial and industrial
    990       (106 )     884       510       1,583  
Commercial line of credit
    834       (26 )     808       583       2,084  
Residential real estate
                                       
Residential construction
    7,114       (114 )     7,000       860       15,352  
Residential lots
    10,484       (86 )     10,398       841       11,251  
Raw land
    251       (1 )     250       53       251  
Home equity lines
    100       (1 )     99       91       83  
Consumer
    4,516       (24 )     4,492       1,417       1,755  
Subtotal
    28,247       (418 )     27,829       5,130       41,400  
                                         
Summary
                                       
Commercial real estate
    27,072       (5,821 )     21,251       775       21,106  
Commercial
    11,752       (2,160 )     9,592       1,093       10,880  
Residential real estate
    60,517       (13,543 )     46,974       1,754       51,179  
Home equity lines
    557       (124 )     433       91       291  
Consumer
    10,420       (1,548 )     8,872       1,417       4,747  
Grand Totals
    110,318       (23,196 )     87,122       5,130       88,203  

 
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Note 4 – Loans (continued)

The following is an age analysis of past due financing receivables by class at March 31, 2011:

   
30-59
Days Past
Due
   
60-89
Days Past
Due
   
Greater 
than 90
Days
   
Total Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total
Financing
Receivables
   
Recorded
Investment
90 Days or
more and
Accruing
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
       
Commercial real estate
  $ 277     $ 989     $ 23,027     $ 24,293     $ 418,805     $ 443,098     $ -  
Commercial and industrial
    26       -       2,955       2,981       85,633       88,614       -  
Commercial line of credit
    4       20       2,298       2,322       57,497       59,819       -  
Residential construction
    -       -       14,040       14,040       114,446       128,486       -  
Home equity lines
    162       -       1,851       2,013       101,101       103,114       -  
Residential lots
    19       -       18,281       18,394       40,396       58,790       94  
Raw land
    -       -       1,592       1,592       18,621       20,213       -  
Consumer
    1,852       3       9,697       11,552       169,782       181,334       -  
Total
  $ 2,340     $ 1,012     $ 73,741     $ 77,187     $ 1,006,281     $ 1,083,468     $ 94  
Percentage of total loans
    0.22 %     0.09 %     6.81 %     7.12 %     92.88 %                

The following is an age analysis of past due financing receivables by class at December 31, 2010:

   
30-59
Days Past
Due
   
60-89
Days Past
Due
   
Greater 
than 90
Days
   
Total Past
Due
   
Current
   
Total
Financing
Receivables
   
Recorded
Investment
90 Days or
more and
Accruing
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
       
Commercial real estate
  $ 43     $ 114     $ 22,085     $ 22,242     $ 433,463     $ 455,705     $ -  
Commercial and industrial
    53       2       7,324       7,379       84,928       92,307       -  
Commercial line of credit
    103       19       3,381       3,503       61,157       64,660       -  
Residential construction
    92       721       26,257       27,070       110,574       137,644       -  
Home equity lines
    415       222       1,031       1,668       103,165       104,833       -  
Residential lots
    34       -       19,192       19,226       43,326       62,552       -  
Raw land
    24       -       1,963       1,987       18,184       20,171       -  
Consumer
    3,165       468       10,544       14,177       178,027       192,204       -  
Total
  $ 3,929     $ 1,546     $ 91,777     $ 97,252     $ 1,032,824     $ 1,130,076     $ -  
Percentage of total loans
    0.35 %     0.14 %     8.12 %     8.61 %     91.39 %                

Note 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses

An analysis of the allowance for loan losses is as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 29,580     $ 29,638  
Provision for loan losses
    4,100       10,000  
Charge-offs
    (7,086 )     (4,017 )
Recoveries
    1,070       386  
Net charge-offs
    (6,016 )     (3,631 )
Balance at end of period
  $ 27,664     $ 36,007  

 
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Note 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

The following table shows, an analysis of the allowance for loan losses by loan segment, for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

   
Commercial
         
Residential
                   
   
Real
         
Real
                   
   
Estate
   
Commercial
   
Estate
   
HELOC
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Allowance for credit losses:                                                 
Beginning balance
  $ 6,703     $ 4,154     $ 13,534     $ 1,493     $ 3,696     $ 29,580  
Provision
    921       128       1,441       804       806       4,100  
Charge-offs
    (1,897 )     (765 )     (2,203 )     (541 )     (1,680 )     (7,086 )
Recoveries
    535       76       325       3       131       1,070  
Ending balance
  $ 6,262     $ 3,593     $ 13,097     $ 1,759     $ 2,953     $ 27,664  
For nonperforming loans requiring specific ALLL
  $ 350     $ 510     $ 1,511     $ 287     $ 243     $ 2,901  
For accruing troubled debt restructured loans requiring specific ALLL
    121       1       -       -       41       163  
Ending balance: requiring specific ALLL
  $ 471     $ 511     $ 1,511     $ 287     $ 284     $ 3,064  
Ending balance: general ALLL
  $ 5,791     $ 3,082     $ 11,586     $ 1,472     $ 2,669     $ 24,600  

The following table shows, an analysis of the allowance for loan losses by loan segment, for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

   
Commercial
         
Residential
                   
   
Real
         
Real
                   
   
Estate
   
Commercial
   
Estate
   
HELOC
   
Consumer
   
Total
 
Allowance for credit losses:
                                   
Beginning balance
  $ 9,356     $ 3,079     $ 13,272     $ 1,187     $ 2,744     $ 29,638  
Provision
    5,237       5,520       22,597       1,933       3,713       39,000  
Charge-offs
    (8,200 )     (5,610 )     (23,944 )     (1,799 )     (2,935 )     (42,488 )
Recoveries
    310       1,165       1,609       172       174       3,430  
Ending balance
  $ 6,703     $ 4,154     $ 13,534     $ 1,493     $ 3,696     $ 29,580  
Ending balance: requiring specific ALLL
  $ 775     $ 1,093     $ 1,755     $ 91     $ 1,416     $ 5,130  
Ending balance: general ALLL
  $ 5,928     $ 3,061     $ 11,779     $ 1,402     $ 2,280     $ 24,450  

 
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Note 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

Credit Quality Indicators.  As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to (i) the weighted-average risk grade of commercial loans, (ii) the level of classified commercial loans, (iii) net charge-offs, (iv) nonperforming loans (see details above) and (v) the general economic conditions in its market areas.
 
The Company utilizes a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its commercial loans.  Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 9.  A description of the general characteristics of the 9 risk grades is as follows:
 
 
·
Grades 1, 2 and 3 – Better Than Average Risk – Borrowers assigned any one of these ratings would generally be characterized as representing better than average risk.  Access to alternate sources of traditional bank financing is evident; secondary repayment sources are sufficient to protect against the risk of principal or income loss.
 
 
·
Grade 4 – Average Risk – Borrowers assigned this rating would generally be characterized as representing average risk.  Access to alternate sources of traditional bank financing is evident; secondary repayment sources are sufficient to protect against the risk of principal or income loss.  Or, the risk attributable to a marginally sufficient primary repayment source is mitigated by liquid collateral in amounts which, discounted for normal fluctuations in market value, are sufficient to protect against the risk of principal or income loss.
 
 
·
Grade 5 – Acceptable Risk/Watch – Loans where the borrower’s ability to repay from primary (intended) repayment source is not clearly sufficient to ensure performance as contracted; however, the loan is performing as contracted, secondary repayment sources are clearly sufficient to protect against the risk of principal or income loss, and the Bank can reasonably expect that the circumstances causing the repayment concern will be resolved.  Access to alternate financing sources exists, but may be limited to institutions specializing in higher risk financing.
 
 
·
Grade 6 – Special Mention – This would include “Other Assets Especially Mentioned” (OAEM).  OAEM are currently protected but potentially weak, they are characterized by: undue and unwarranted credit risk but not to the point of justifying a classification of substandard.  Potential weakness may weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Bank’s credit position at some future date if not corrected.  Evidence that the risk is increasing beyond that at which the loan originally would have been granted.  Loans, where adverse economic conditions that develop subsequent to the loan origination that do not jeopardize liquidation of the debt but do increase the level of risk, may also warrant this rating.
 
 
·
Grade 7 – Substandard – A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the value of the collateral pledged, if any.  There is a distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  Loans in this category are characterized by deterioration in quality exhibited by any number of well-defined weaknesses requiring corrective action.  Examples include high debt to worth ratios, declining or negative earnings trends, declining or inadequate liquidity, improper loan structure and questionable repayment sources.  Near term improvement is questionable.
 
 
·
Grade 8 – Doubtful – Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified substandard, plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values highly questionable and improbable.  Some loss of principal is expected, however, the amount of such loss cannot be fully determined at this time.  Factors such as equity injection, alternative financing, liquidation of assets or the pledging of additional collateral can impact the loan.  All loans in this category are to immediately be placed on non-accrual with all payments applied to principal until such time as the potential loss exposure is eliminated.
 
 
·
Grade 9 – Loss – Loans classified as loss are considered uncollectable and of such little value that there continuance as bankable assets is not warranted.  This classification does not mean that the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this worthless loan even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.

 
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Note 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

Loan grades for all commercial loans are established at the origination of the loan.  Non-commercial loans are not graded as a 1 to 9 at origination date as these loans are determined to be “pass graded” loans.  These non-commercial loans may subsequently require a 1 to 9 risk grade if the credit department has evaluated the credit and determined it necessary to classify the loan.  Loan grades are reviewed on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if necessary, by the credit department.  Typically, an individual loan grade will not be changed from the prior period unless there is a specific indication of credit deterioration or improvement.  Credit deterioration is evidenced by delinquency, direct communications with the borrower, or other borrower information that becomes public.  Credit improvements are evidenced by known factors regarding the borrower or the collateral property.
 
The loan grades relate to the likelihood of losses in that the higher the grade, the greater the loss potential.  Loans with a grade of 1 to 5 are believed to have some inherent losses in the portfolios, but to a lesser extent than the other loan grades.  Acceptable or better risk (1 to 5) graded loans might have a zero percent loss based on historical experience and current market trends.  The special mention or OAEM loan grade is transitory in that the Company is waiting on additional information to determine the likelihood and extent of the potential losses.  However, the likelihood of loss is greater than Watch grade because there has been measurable credit deterioration.  Loans with a substandard grade are generally loans the Company has individually analyzed for potential impairment.  The Doubtful graded loans and the Loss graded loans are to a point that the Company is almost certain of the losses, and the unpaid principal balances are generally charged-off.
 
The Company’s allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”) is established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for loan losses.  We increase our allowance for loan losses by provisions charged to operations and by recoveries of amounts previously charged off and we reduce our allowance by loans charged off.  In evaluating the adequacy of the allowance, we consider the growth, composition and industry diversification of the portfolio, historical loan loss experience, current delinquency levels, trends in past dues and classified assets, adverse situations that may affect a borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, prevailing economic conditions and other relevant factors derived from our history of operations.  Management is continuing to closely monitor the value of real estate serving as collateral for our loans, especially lots and land under development, due to continued concern that the low level of real estate sales activity will continue to have a negative impact on the value of real estate collateral.  In addition, depressed market conditions have adversely impacted, and may continue to adversely impact, the financial condition and liquidity position of certain of our borrowers.  Additionally, the value of commercial real estate collateral may come under further pressure from weak economic conditions and prevailing unemployment levels.  The methodology and assumptions used to determine the allowance are continually reviewed as to their appropriateness given the most recent losses realized and other factors that influence the estimation process.  The model assumptions and resulting allowance level are adjusted accordingly as these factors change.

The ALLL consists of two major components: specific valuation allowances and a general valuation allowance.  The Bank’s format for the calculation of ALLL begins with the evaluation of individual loans considered impaired.  For the purpose of evaluating loans for impairment, loans are considered impaired when it is considered probable that all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan will not be collected when due (minor shortfalls in amount or timing excepted).  The Bank has established policies and procedures for identifying loans that should be considered for impairment.  Loans are reviewed through multiple means such as delinquency management, credit risk reviews, watch and criticized loan monitoring meetings and general account management.  Loans that are outside of the Bank’s established criteria for evaluation may be considered for impairment testing when management deems the risk sufficient to warrant this approach.  For loans determined to be impaired, the specific allowance is based on the most appropriate of the three measurement methods: present value of expected future cash flows, fair value of collateral, or the observable market price of a loan method.  While management uses the best information available to make evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the evaluations.  Once a loan is considered individually impaired, it is not included in other troubled loan analysis, even if no specific allowance is considered necessary.

 
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Note 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

In addition to the evaluation of loans for impairment, we calculate the loan loss exposure on the remaining loans (not evaluated for impairment) by applying the applicable historical loan loss experience of the loan portfolio to provide for probable losses in the loan portfolio through the general valuation allowance.  Prior to third quarter 2010, our methodology for calculating this general valuation allowance applied loss factors based on the credit risk grading of loans segmented into four major loan types: residential construction and development, commercial real estate, consumer and other loans.  These loss factors were based on an appropriate loss history for each major loan type adjusted by credit grade migration factors.  In addition, we utilize other risk factors related to economic and portfolio trends that are pertinent to the underlying risks in each major loan type in estimating the general valuation allowance.  This methodology places a greater emphasis on the credit risk grading of the loan portfolio and allows us to focus on the relative risk and the pertinent factors for the major loan segments of the Company.  During the third quarter of 2010, we further enhanced our methodology for the calculation of the general valuation allowance by expanding the number of loan segments from the four previously mentioned to eight segments, focusing on segments which have experienced greater recent historical loss experience such as residential lot loans and construction and land development.  Furthermore, we also more heavily weight the most recent twelve months historical loss experience in our calculation of the general valuation component of our ALLL.  The impact of this change in the weighting of the historical loss experience increased the third quarter provision for loan losses and the resulting allowance balance at September 30, 2010 by approximately $5.0 million.

As discussed herein, management has undertaken various initiatives in response to the challenging economic environment, increased nonperforming loans, weakened collateral positions, and increased foreclosed asset levels, including but not limited to:

 
·
Restructuring interest only loan payment terms to require principal repayments;
 
·
Refining the allowance for loan losses methodology to weight current period loss experience more heavily;
 
·
Downgrading renewed and other higher risk loans to a substandard classification;
 
·
Enhancing the internal controls surrounding troubled debt restructured (TDR) loan identification and monitoring;
 
·
Charging off weakened credits;
 
·
Increasing the staffing resources of our Credit Administration function, including problem asset management and loan review; and
 
·
Enhancing our internal and external loan review protocol.

 
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Note 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)
 
The following is a summary of credit exposure segregated by credit risk profile by internally assigned grade by class at March 31, 2011:
 
    
Commercial Real Estate
   
Commercial and Industrial
   
Commercial Lines of Credit
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Acceptable Risk or Better
  $ 285,467     $ 309,215     $ 59,299     $ 64,362     $ 46,593     $ 54,276  
Special Mention
    65,409       54,923       13,306       13,295       6,585       4,000  
Substandard
    90,008       89,355       14,919       13,656       4,849       4,592  
Doubtful
    2,214       2,212       1,090       994       1,792       1,792  
Total
  $ 443,098     $ 455,705     $ 88,614     $ 92,307     $ 59,819     $ 64,660  
 
   
Residential Construction
   
Home Equity Lines
   
Consumer
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Acceptable Risk or Better
  $ 65,273     $ 62,529     $ 95,404     $ 96,904     $ 154,194     $ 154,628  
Special Mention
    26,800       35,543       2,819       3,024       7,709       17,489  
Substandard
    36,413       39,572       4,891       4,905       19,431       20,087  
Total
  $ 128,486     $ 137,644     $ 103,114     $ 104,833     $ 181,334     $ 192,204  
 
   
Residential Lots
   
Raw Land
                 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
                 
    2011     2010     2011     2010                  
   
(Amounts in thousands)
                 
Acceptable Risk or Better
  $ 13,998     $ 16,125     $ 13,426     $ 13,138                  
Special Mention
    12,501       10,503     $ 429       209                  
Substandard
    32,291       35,924       6,358       6,824                  
Total
  $ 58,790     $ 62,552     $ 20,213     $ 20,171                  

Note 6 – Borrowings

The following is a summary of our borrowings at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Short-term borrowings
           
FHLB advances
  $ 16,250     $ 16,250  
Repurchase agreements
    4,209       4,808  
Other borrowed funds
    1,506       1,040  
    $ 21,965     $ 22,098  
                 
Long-term borrowings
               
FHLB advances
  $ 76,766     $ 56,809  
Term repurchase agreements
    80,000       80,000  
Jr. subordinated debentures
    45,877       45,877  
    $ 202,643     $ 182,686  

 
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Note 7 – Non-Interest Income and Other Non-Interest Expense

The major components of other non-interest income are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
SBIC income and management fees
  $ 122     $ 176  
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
    266       265  
Loss and net cash settlement on economic hedges
    (605 )     (31 )
Other
    237       225  
    $ 20     $ 635  

The major components of other non-interest expense are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Postage, printing and office supplies
  $ 171     $ 203  
Telephone and communication
    248       218  
Advertising and promotion
    231       131  
Data processing and other outsourced services
    171       226  
Professional services
    833       657  
Buyer incentive plan
    -       173  
Gain on sales of foreclosed assets
    (280 )     (100 )
Other
    1,567       1,559  
    $ 2,941     $ 3,067  

Note 8 – Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock

Under the United States Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program (CPP), the Company issued $42.75 million to the United States Treasury in Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, on December 5, 2008.  In addition, the Company provided warrants to the Treasury to purchase 1,623,418 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.95 per share.  These warrants are immediately exercisable and expire ten years from the date of issuance.  The preferred stock is non-voting, other than having class voting rights on certain matters, and pays cumulative dividends quarterly at a rate of 5% per annum for the first five years and 9% per annum thereafter.  The preferred shares are redeemable at the option of the Company subject to regulatory approval.  In February 2011, the Company suspended the payment of quarterly cash dividends to the US Treasury on this preferred stock.

As a condition of the CPP, the Company must obtain consent from the United States Department of the Treasury to repurchase its common stock or to increase its cash dividend on its common stock from the September 30, 2008 quarterly level of $0.04 per common share.  Furthermore, the Company has agreed to certain restrictions on executive compensation.  Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Company is limited to using restricted stock as the form of payment to the top five highest compensated executives under any incentive compensation programs.

Note 9 – Common Stock Repurchase Programs

Through July 2006, the Company authorized the repurchase up to 1.9 million shares of its common stock.  Through December 5, 2008 (the date of our participation in the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Plan), the Company had repurchased 1,858,073 shares at an average price of $6.99 per share under the three plans.  During the first quarter in 2011, there were no repurchases.  Under the provisions of the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program, the Company may not repurchase any of its common stock without the consent of the United States Treasury as long as the Treasury holds an investment in our preferred stock.

 
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Note 10 - Derivatives

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company utilizes stand-alone derivative financial instruments, primarily in the form of interest rate swap and option agreements, in its asset/liability management program.  These transactions involve both credit and market risk.  The Company uses derivative instruments to mitigate exposure to adverse changes in fair value or cash flows of certain assets and liabilities.  Derivative instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges.  Derivative instruments designated in a hedge relationship to mitigate exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

Fair value hedges are accounted for by recording the fair value of the derivative instrument and the fair value related to the risk being hedged of the hedged asset or liability on the balance sheet with corresponding offsets recorded in the income statement.  The adjustment to the hedged asset or liability is included in the basis of the hedged item, while the fair value of the derivative is recorded as a freestanding asset or liability.  Actual cash receipts or payments and related amounts accrued during the period on derivatives included in a fair value hedge relationship are recorded as adjustments to the income or expense on the hedged asset or liability.  Cash flow hedges are accounted for by recording the fair value of the derivative instrument on the balance sheet as either a freestanding asset or liability, with a corresponding offset recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income within stockholders’ equity, net of tax.  Amounts are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to the income statement in the period or periods the hedged transaction affects earnings.  Under both the fair value and cash flow hedge methods, derivative gains and losses not effective in hedging the change in fair value or expected cash flows of the hedged item are recognized immediately in the income statement.

The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.  For derivatives that are economic hedges, but are not designated as hedging instruments or otherwise do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, all changes in fair value are recognized in non-interest income during the period of change.  The net cash settlement on these derivatives is included in non-interest income.

The Company is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to these agreements.  The Company controls the credit risk of its financial contracts through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures and agreements that specify collateral levels to be maintained by the Company and the counterparties.  These collateral levels are based on the credit rating of the counterparties.

The Company currently has ten derivative instrument contracts consisting of two interest rate caps, six interest rate swaps and two foreign exchange contracts.  The primary objective for each of these contracts is to minimize risk, interest rate risk being the primary risk for the interest rate caps and swaps while foreign exchange risk is the primary risk for the foreign exchange contracts.  The Company’s strategy is to use derivative contracts to stabilize and improve net interest margin and net interest income currently and in future periods.  In order to acquire low cost, long term funding without incurring currency risk, the Company entered into the foreign exchange contract to convert foreign currency denominated certificates of deposit into long term dollar denominated time deposits.  The interest rate on the underlying certificates of deposit with an original notional value/amount of $10.0 million is based on a proprietary index (Barclays Intelligent Carry Index USD ER) managed by the counterparty (Barclays Bank).  The currency swap is also based on this proprietary index.

 
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Note 10 – Derivatives (continued)

The fair value of the Company’s derivative assets and liabilities and their related notional amounts is summarized below.

   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Fair Value
   
Notional
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Notional
Amount
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Fair value hedges
                       
Interest rate swaps associated with deposit activities: Certificate of Deposit contracts
  $ 91     $ 75,000     $ 392     $ 75,000  
Currency Exchange contracts
    (680 )     10,000       (679 )     10,000  
                                 
Cash flow hedges
                               
Interest rate swaps associated with borrowing activities: Trust Preferred contracts
    (405 )     10,000       (468 )     10,000  
Interest rate cap contracts
    112       12,500       113       12,500  
    $ (882 )   $ 107,500     $ (642 )   $ 107,500  

See Note 11 for additional information on fair values of net derivatives.

The following table further breaks down the derivative positions of the Company:

   
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
 
   
Asset Derivatives
   
Liability Derivatives
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
   
Balance Sheet
       
Balance Sheet
     
   
Location
 
Fair Value
   
Location
 
Fair Value
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
                   
Interest rate cap contracts
 
Other Assets
  $ 112            
Interest rate swap contracts
 
Other Assets
    91            
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
                     
Interest rate swap contracts
        -    
Other Liabilities
    1,085  
Total derivatives
      $ 203         $ 1,085  
Net Derivative Asset (Liability)
                  $ (882 )

   
For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
 
   
Asset Derivatives
 
Liability Derivatives
 
   
2010
 
2010
 
   
Balance Sheet
     
Balance Sheet
     
   
Location
 
Fair Value
 
Location
 
Fair Value
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
                 
Interest rate cap contracts
 
Other Assets
  $ 113          
Interest rate swap contracts
 
Other Assets
    392  
 Other Liabilities
  $ 468  
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
                     
Interest rate swap contracts
        -  
 Other Liabilities
    679  
Total derivatives
      $ 505       $ 1,147  
Net Derivative Asset (Liability)
                $ (642 )

 
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Note 10 – Derivatives (continued)

The tables below illustrate the effective portion of the gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income and the gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings.

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
 
         
Location of Gain or
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss)
 
   
Amount of Gain or (Loss)
   
(Loss) Reclassified from 
 
Reclassified from
 
   
Recognized in OCI on
   
Accumulated OCI
 
Accumulated OCI into
 
Cash Flow Hedging
 
Derivative (Effective
   
into Income
 
Income (Effective
 
Relationships
 
Portion)
   
(Effective Portion)
 
Portion)
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
                 
Interest rate contracts
  $ (1 )  
 Interest Expense
  $ -  

   
Ineffective Portion
       
Ineffective Portion
 
    $ (12 )       $ (74 )
   
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
 
         
Location of Gain or
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss)
 
   
Amount of Gain or (Loss)
   
(Loss) Reclassified from 
 
Reclassified from
 
   
Recognized in OCI on
   
Accumulated OCI
 
Accumulated OCI into
 
Cash Flow Hedging
 
Derivative (Effective
   
into Income
 
Income (Effective
 
Relationships
 
Portion)
   
(Effective Portion)
 
Portion)
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
                     
Interest rate contracts
  $ (319 )  
 Interest Expense
  $ (75 )

In prior years, no gain or loss has been recognized in the income statement due to any ineffective portion of any cash flow hedging relationship.  During the first quarter of 2011, the Company recorded a $384 thousand mark to market loss in the income statement.  As previously announced, the payment of interest on the trust preferred securities has been suspended which resulted in the swap changing its status from effective to ineffective.  The change to an ineffective status disqualified the instrument from hedge accounting and required mark to market adjustments to be included in the income statement instead of other comprehensive income as previously recorded.

The tables below show the location and amount of gains (losses) recognized in earnings for fair value hedges and other economic hedges.
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
 
   
Location of Gain or 
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss)
 
   
(Loss) Recognized in 
 
Recognized in Income on
 
Description
 
Income on Derivative 
 
Derivative
 
       
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Interest rate contracts - Not designated as hedging instruments
 
Other Income (Expense)
  $ (605 )
             
Interest Rate Contracts - Fair value hedging relationships
 
Interest Income/(Expense)
  $ 528  

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
 
   
Location of Gain or
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss)
 
   
(Loss) Recognized in
 
Recognized in Income on
 
Description
 
Income on Derivative
 
Derivative
 
       
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Interest rate contracts - Not designated as hedging instruments
 
Other Income (Expense)
  $ (31 )
             
Interest Rate Contracts - Fair value hedging relationships
 
Interest Income/(Expense)
  $ 579  

 
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Note 10 – Derivatives (continued)

The maturity date for the interest rate cap contract is February 18, 2014.  The interest rate swap with borrowing activities on trust preferred securities has a maturity of September 6, 2012.  The currency exchange contracts have maturity dates of November 29, 2013 and December 30, 2013.  The interest rate swaps on certificates of deposit have maturity dates of July 28, 2024, July 28, 2025, August 27, 2030, September 30, 2030, October 12, 2040 and December 17, 2040.  The interest rate swaps on certificates of deposit have original call dates of July 28, 2011, July 28, 2011, May 27, 2011, September 30, 2011, October 12, 2014 and November 28, 2014 and quarterly thereafter.  No new derivative contracts were entered into during the first quarter of 2011.

Certain derivative liabilities were collateralized by securities, which are held by the counterparty or in safekeeping by third parties.  The fair value of these securities was $11.1 million and $9.7 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  Collateral calls can be required at any time that the market value exposure of the contracts is less than the collateral pledged.  The degree of overcollateralization is dependent on the derivative contracts to which the Company is a party.

As part of our banking activities, the Company originates certain residential loans and commits these loans for sale.  The commitments to originate residential loans and the sales commitments are freestanding derivative instruments and are generally funded within 90 days.  The fair value of these commitments was not significant at March 31, 2011.

Note 11 - Disclosures About Fair Values of Financial Instruments

Financial instruments include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, investment securities, loans, bank-owned life insurance, deposit accounts and other borrowings, accrued interest and derivatives.  Fair value estimates are made at a specific moment in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument.  These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time the Company’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument.  Because no active market readily exists for a portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments and other factors.  These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision.  Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

Cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and other interest-bearing deposits

The carrying amounts for cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and other interest-bearing deposits approximate fair value because of the short maturities of those instruments.

Investment securities

Fair value for investment securities equals quoted market price if such information is available.  If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

Loans

For certain homogeneous categories of loans, such as residential mortgages, fair value is estimated using the quoted market prices for securities backed by similar loans, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics.  The fair value of other types of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.

Investment in bank-owned life insurance

The carrying value of bank-owned life insurance approximates fair value because this investment is carried at cash surrender value, as determined by the insurer.

 
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Note 11 - Disclosures About Fair Values of Financial Instruments (continued)

Deposits

The fair value of demand deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of time deposits is estimated based on discounting expected cash flows using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Borrowings

The fair values are based on discounting expected cash flows at the current interest rate for debt with the same or similar remaining maturities and collateral requirements.

Accrued interest

The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate fair value.

Derivative financial instruments

Fair values for interest rate swap and option agreements are based upon the amounts required to settle the contracts.  Fair values for commitments to originate loans held for sale are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements.  Fair values for fixed rate commitments also consider the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, none of which are held for trading purposes, are as follows at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Carrying
amount
   
Estimated
fair value
   
Carrying
amount
   
Estimated
fair value
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
                         
Financial assets:
                       
Cash and due from banks
  $ 28,096     $ 28,096     $ 16,584     $ 16,584  
Federal funds sold and other interest-bearing deposits
    34,615       34,615       49,587       49,587  
Investment securities available for sale
    301,533       301,533       310,653       310,653  
Investment securities held to maturity
    49,429       47,866       42,220       40,181  
                                 
Loans
    1,055,804       1,057,974       1,100,496       1,119,189  
Market risk/liquidity adjustment
    -       (48,086 )     -       (50,272 )
Net loans
    1,055,804       1,009,888       1,100,496       1,068,917  
                                 
Investment in life insurance
    30,097       30,097       29,831       29,831  
Accrued interest receivable
    6,756       6,756       6,782       6,782  
                                 
Financial liabilities:
                               
Deposits
    1,279,210       1,267,943       1,348,419       1,349,501  
Short-term borrowings
    21,965       21,965       22,098       22,098  
Long-term borrowings
    202,643       185,281       182,686       168,278  
Accrued interest payable
    2,977       2,977       2,779       2,779  
                                 
On-balance sheet derivative financial instruments:
                               
Interest rate swap and option agreements:
                               
(Assets) Liabilities, net
    1,287       1,287       642       642  

 
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Note 12 – Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities

Accounting standards establish a framework for measuring fair value according to generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  Under these standards, there is a three level fair value hierarchy that is fully described below.  The Company reports fair value on a recurring basis for certain financial instruments, most notably for available for sale investment securities and certain derivative instruments.  The Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.  These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value which was below cost at the end of the period.  Assets subject to nonrecurring use of fair value measurements could include loans held for sale, goodwill, and foreclosed assets.  At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had certain impaired loans and foreclosed assets that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

The Company groups financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.  These levels are:

 
·
Level 1 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange.  Level 1 also includes US Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets.  Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

 
·
Level 2 – Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets.  Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities, municipal bonds and corporate debt securities.  Valuations are obtained from third party services for similar or comparable assets or liabilities.

 
·
Level 3 – Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or brokered traded transactions.  Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities.

   
March 31, 2011
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
                         
Securities available for sale:
                       
US government agencies
  $ 81,883     $ -     $ 81,883     $ -  
Mortgage-backed securities
    161,022       -       161,022       -  
Municipals
    54,481       -       54,481       -  
Trust preferred securities
    3,091       -       3,091       -  
Common stocks and mutual funds
    82       -       -       82  
Other
    974       -       974       -  
Net Derivatives
    (1,287 )     -       (202 )     (1,085 )

   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
                         
Securities available for sale:
                       
US government agencies
  $ 98,240     $ -     $ 98,240     $ -  
Mortgage-backed securities
    149,776       -       149,776       -  
Municipals
    55,564       -       55,564       -  
Trust preferred securities
    3,094       -       3,094       -  
Common stocks and mutual funds
    3,003       -       -       3,003  
Other
    976       -       976       -  
Net Derivatives
    (642 )     -       37       (679 )

 
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Note 12 – Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

The table below presents reconciliation for the period of January 1, 2011 to March 31, 2011, for all Level 3 assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

   
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
   
Securities
       
   
Available for Sale
   
Net Derivatives
 
Beginning Balance January 1, 2010
  $ 3,003     $ (679 )
Total realized and unrealized gains or losses:
               
Included in earnings
    -       (384 )
Included in other comprehensive income
    (2,921 )     (22 )
Purchases, issuances and settlements
    -       -  
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
    -       -  
Ending Balance
  $ 82     $ (1,085 )

The Company utilizes a third party pricing service to provide valuations on its securities portfolio.  Despite most of these securities being US government agency debt obligations, agency mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities traded in active markets, third party valuations are determined based on the characteristics of a security (such as maturity, duration, rating, etc.) and in reference to similar or comparable securities.  Due to the nature and methodology of these valuations, the Company considers these fair value measurements as level 2.  No securities were transferred between level 1 and level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

The table below presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

   
March 31, 2011
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
                         
Impaired loans
  $ 36,149     $ -     $ -     $ 36,149  
                                 
Foreclosed assets
    23,060       -       -       23,060  

   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
   
(Amounts in thousands)
 
                         
Impaired loans
  $ 22,699     $ -     $ -     $ 22,699  
                                 
Foreclosed assets
    17,314       -       -       17,314  

The Company records loans in the ordinary course of business and does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis.  As previously discussed in “Asset Quality”, loans are considered impaired when it is determined to be probable that all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan will not be collected when due.  A specific allowance is established for loans considered individually impaired, if required, based on the most appropriate of the three measurement methods: present value of expected future cash flows, fair value of collateral, or the observable market price of a loan method.  A specific allowance is required if the fair value of the expected repayments or the fair value of the collateral is less than the recorded investment in the loan.  At March 31, 2011, loans with a book value of $81.2 million were evaluated for impairment.  Of this total, $15.5 million required a specific allowance totaling $3.1 million for a net fair value of $12.4 million.  The methods used to determine the fair value of these loans were considered level 3.

Assets acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at fair value less estimated cost to sell on the date of foreclosure.  Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management or outside appraisers and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less estimated cost to sell.  These valuations generally are based on market comparable sales data for similar type of properties.  The range of discounts in these valuations is specific to the nature, type, location, condition and market demand for each property.  The methods used to determine the fair value of these foreclosed assets were considered level 3.

 
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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market risk reflects the risk of economic loss resulting from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates.  This risk of loss can be reflected in diminished current market values and/or reduced potential net interest income in future periods.

The Company’s market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk inherent in its lending, deposit-taking and borrowing activities.  The structure of the Company’s loan and liability portfolios is such that a significant decline in interest rates may adversely impact net market values and net interest income.  The Company does not maintain a trading account nor is the Company subject to currency exchange risk or commodity price risk.

In reviewing the needs of our Bank with regard to proper management of its asset/liability program, we estimate future needs, taking into consideration investment portfolio purchases, calls and maturities in addition to estimated loan and deposit increases (due to increased demand through marketing) and forecasted interest rate changes.  We use a number of measures to monitor and manage interest rate risk, including net interest income simulations and gap analyses.  A net interest income simulation model is the primary tool used to assess the direction and magnitude of changes in net interest income resulting from changes in interest rates.  Key assumptions in the model include prepayment speeds on mortgage-related assets, cash flows and maturities of other investment securities, loan and deposit volumes and pricing.  These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely estimate net interest income or precisely predict the impact of higher or lower interest rates on net interest income.  Actual results will differ from simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes and changes in market conditions and management strategies, among other factors.  The results of the most recent analysis indicated that the Company is relatively interest rate neutral.  Given the current level of market interest rates, it is not meaningful to use an assumed decrease in interest rates of more than 1%.  If interest rates decreased instantaneously by one percentage point, our net interest income over a one-year time frame could decrease by approximately 7%.  If interest rates increased instantaneously by two percentage points, our net interest income over a one-year time frame could increase by approximately 13%.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

The Company conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2011.  The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2011 at the reasonable assurance level.  However, the Company believes that a system of internal controls, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls system are met and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.

During the first quarter of 2011, the Company completed a number of measures to strengthen its credit risk management, including enhancements to credit underwriting and credit approval, more comprehensive procedures to identify and evaluate troubled debt restructurings and a strengthening of the staffing and Board oversight for the Bank’s internal loan review function.  As a part of the changes in these processes, there were improvements in the related system of internal controls that enhanced the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.  The Company reviews its disclosure controls and procedures, which may include its internal control over financial reporting, on an ongoing basis, and may from time to time make changes to ensure that the Company’s systems evolve with its business.

 
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Part II.     OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Item 6.  Exhibits

 
(a) 
Exhibits.

Exhibit 31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
   
Exhibit 31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
   
Exhibit 32
Section 1350 Certification

 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
SOUTHERN COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
   
Date:  May 12, 2011
By:
/s/ F. Scott Bauer
   
F. Scott Bauer
   
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
   
(principal executive officer)
   
Date:  May 12, 2011
By:
 /s/ James Hastings
   
James Hastings
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   
(principal financial and accounting officer)

 
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