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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

OR

 

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________ to _______

 

Commission File Number 0-25752

 

FNBH BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

MICHIGAN

 

38-2869722

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

101 East Grand River, Howell, Michigan 48843

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (517) 546-3150

 

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 Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).                  Yes ¨  No ¨

 

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

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 3,171,523 shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock (no par value) were outstanding as of April 30, 2011.

 


 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                                                           

 

                                                                                                                         

Page

                                                                                                                         

Number

Part I   Financial Information (unaudited)

 

Item 1.   Financial Statements:

 

             Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

1

             Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

2

             Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the three

 

                  months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

3

             Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

4

             Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

5

 

 

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

17

Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

28

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures

28

 

 

Part II. Other Information

 

Item 1A  Risk Factors

28

Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

28

Item 6.   Exhibits

28

 

 

Signatures

29

 

 


 

 

Discussions and statements in this report that are not statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements that include terms such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “likely,” “optimistic” and “plan,” and statements about future or projected financial and operating results, plans, projections, objectives, expectations, and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, descriptions of plans and objectives for future operations, products or services; projections of our future revenue, earnings or other measures of economic performance; forecasts of credit losses and other asset quality trends; predictions as to our Bank’s ability to maintain certain regulatory capital standards; our expectation that we will have sufficient cash on hand to meet expected obligations during 2011; and descriptions of steps we may take to improve our capital position. These forward-looking statements express our current expectations, forecasts of future events, or long-term goals and, by their nature, are subject to assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. Although we believe that the expectations, forecasts, and goals reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially for a variety of reasons, including, among others:

 

·         our ability to successfully raise new equity capital and/or our ability to implement our capital restoration and recovery plan;

·         our ability to continue as a going concern in light of the uncertainty regarding the extent and timing of possible future regulatory enforcement action against the Bank;

·         the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of and provisions made to our allowance for loan losses;

·         the timing and pace of an economic recovery in Michigan and the United States in general, including regional and local real estate markets;

·         the ability of our Bank to attain and maintain certain regulatory capital standards;

·         limitations on our ability to access and rely on wholesale funding sources;

·         the continued services of our management team, particularly as we work through our asset quality issues and the implementation of our capital restoration plan; and

·         implementation of the recently enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or other new legislation, which may have significant effects on us and the financial services industry

 

This list provides examples of factors that could affect the results described by forward-looking statements contained in this report, but the list is not intended to be all inclusive.  The risk factors disclosed in Part I – Item A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, as updated by any new or modified risk factors disclosed in Part II – Item 1A of any subsequently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, include all known risk our management believes could materially affect the results described by forward-looking statements in this report. However, those risks may not be the only risks we face. Our results of operations, cash flows, financial position, and prospects could also be materially and adversely affected by additional factors that are not presently known to us, that we currently consider to be immaterial, or that develop after the date of this report. We cannot assure you that our future results will meet expectations. While we believe the forward-looking statements in this report are reasonable, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. In addition, these statements speak only as of the date made. We do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to update or alter any statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

 

 


 

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

FNBH Bancorp, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

March 31,

December 31,

Assets

 

2011

   

2010

 

Cash and due from banks

$

18,414,764

$

40,376,267

Short term investments

 

196,388

 

196,159

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

18,611,152

40,572,426

Investment securities:

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value

42,288,433

27,269,670

FHLBI and FRB stock, at cost

 

901,350

 

901,350

 

Total investment securities

 

43,189,783

28,171,020

Loans held for investment:

Commercial

199,992,047

203,025,518

Consumer

16,042,891

16,641,544

Real estate mortgage

 

15,851,269

 

16,271,284

 

Total loans held for investment

231,886,207

235,938,346

Less allowance for loan losses

 

(13,734,387

)

(13,970,170

)

Net loans held for investment

 

218,151,820

221,968,176

Premises and equipment, net

7,705,568

7,692,185

Other real estate owned, held for sale

3,518,667

4,294,212

Accrued interest and other assets

 

2,356,105

 

2,642,511

 

Total assets

$

293,533,095

 

$

305,340,530

 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Liabilities

Deposits:

Demand (non-interest bearing)

$

75,070,847

$

62,294,189

NOW

28,064,897

52,018,941

Savings and money market

77,103,747

75,226,475

Time deposits

98,007,532

100,382,011

Brokered certificates of deposit

 

3,363,014

   

3,358,573

 

Total deposits

281,610,037

293,280,189

Accrued interest, taxes, and other liabilities

 

1,930,318

   

1,926,543

 

Total liabilities

283,540,355

295,206,732

Shareholders' Equity

Preferred stock, no par value.  Authorized 30,000 shares; no shares

issued and outstanding

-

-

Common stock, no par value. Authorized 7,000,000 shares at March 31, 2011

and December 31, 2010; 3,171,523 shares issued and outstanding at March 31,

2011 and 3,165,392 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010

7,070,181

6,935,140

Retained earnings

2,524,857

2,747,615

Deferred directors' compensation

577,111

708,372

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(179,409

)

(257,329

)

Total shareholders' equity

 

9,992,740

 

10,133,798

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

293,533,095

 

$

305,340,530

 

See notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

 

 

 

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FNBH Bancorp, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

 

   Three months ended March 31

2011

 

2010

 

Interest and dividend income:

Interest and fees on loans

$

2,964,246

$

3,445,008

Interest and dividends on investment securities:

U.S. Treasury, agency securities and CMOs

193,445

210,621

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

63,764

73,277

Other securities

5,715

4,793

Interest on short term investments

 

323

   

89

 

Total interest and dividend income

 

3,227,493

   

3,733,788

 

Interest expense:

Interest on deposits

451,003

708,814

Interest on other borrowings

 

-

   

1,174

 

Total interest expense

 

451,003

   

709,988

 

Net interest income

2,776,490

3,023,800

Provision for loan losses

 

799,998

   

1,200,000

 

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

 

1,976,492

   

1,823,800

 

Noninterest income:

Service charges and other fee income

627,006

774,273

Trust income

53,511

71,571

Other

 

31,402

   

1,447

 

Total noninterest income

 

711,919

   

847,291

 

Noninterest expense:

Salaries and employee benefits

1,212,190

1,399,247

Net occupancy expense

270,973

284,374

Equipment expense

78,922

90,150

Professional and service fees

350,552

390,381

Loan collection and foreclosed property expenses

152,524

266,425

Computer service fees

112,641

117,101

Computer software amortization expense

59,952

66,044

FDIC assessment fees

325,167

356,361

Insurance

147,440

161,278

Printing and supplies

29,633

34,797

Director fees

19,187

16,950

Net loss on sale/writedown of OREO and repossessions

25,155

31,250

Other

 

126,833

   

138,193

 

Total noninterest expense

 

2,911,169

   

3,352,551

 

Loss before federal income taxes

(222,758

)

(681,460

)

Federal income tax expense (benefit)

 

-

   

(61,316

)

Net loss

$

(222,758

)

$

(620,144

)

Per share statistics:

Basic and Diluted EPS

$

(0.07

)

$

(0.19

)

Basic and diluted average shares outstanding

3,197,620

3,189,393

See notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

 

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FNBH BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)

 

 

Common Stock

   

Retained Earnings

   

Deferred Directors' Compensation

   

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

   

Total

 

Balances at January 1, 2010

$

6,738,128

$

6,641,060

$

885,919

$

111,157

$

14,376,264

Earned portion of long term incentive plan

4,764

4,764

Issued 2,334 shares for employee stock purchase plan

840

840

Issued 8,088 shares for deferred directors' fees

177,547

(177,547

)

-

Comprehensive loss:

Net loss

(620,144

)

(620,144

)

Change in unrealized gain on investment

securities available for sale, net of tax effect

119,024

 

119,024

 

Total comprehensive loss

       

(501,120

)

Balances at March 31, 2010

$

6,921,279

 

$

6,020,916

 

$

708,372

$

230,181

 

$

13,880,748

 

Balances at January 1, 2011

$

6,935,140

$

2,747,615

$

708,372

$

(257,329

)

$

10,133,798

Earned portion of long term incentive plan

3,780

3,780

Issued 6,131 shares for deferred directors' fees

131,261

(131,261

)

-

Comprehensive loss:

Net loss

(222,758

)

(222,758

)

Change in unrealized gain on investment

securities available for sale, net of tax effect

77,920

 

77,920

 

Total comprehensive loss

(144,838

)

Balances at March 31, 2011

$

7,070,181

 

$

2,524,857

 

$

577,111

 

$

(179,409

)

$

9,992,740

 

 

See notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

 

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FNBH BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 

 Three months ended March 31

2011

2010

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss

$

(222,758

)

$

(620,144

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activites:

Provision for loan losses

799,998

1,200,000

Depreciation and amortization

169,719

194,653

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense

-

(61,316

)

Net amortization on investment securities

79,728

2,966

Earned portion of long term incentive plan

3,780

4,764

Loss on the sale of other real estate owned, held for sale

25,155

47,223

Decrease in accrued interest income and other assets

226,454

(445,019

)

Decrease in accrued interest, taxes, and other liabilities

 

3,775

   

(277,466

)

   Net cash provided by operating activities

 

1,085,851

   

45,661

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of available for sale securities

(16,085,664

)

-   

Proceeds from mortgage-backed securities paydowns-available for sale

1,065,093

1,082,815

Net decrease in loans

3,016,358

5,618,754

Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned, held for sale

750,390

161,409

Capital expenditures

 

(123,150

)

 

-   

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

(11,376,973

)

 

6,862,978

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net decrease in deposits

(11,670,152

)

(17,584,823

)

Payments on FHLBI note

-   

(413,970

)

Shares issued for employee stock purchase plan

 

-   

 

840

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(11,670,152

)

 

(17,997,953

)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

(21,961,274

)

(11,089,314

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

40,572,426

   

37,043,665

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

18,611,152

 

$

25,954,351

 

Supplemental disclosures:

Interest paid

$

478,376

$

777,384

Loans transferred to other real estate

-

2,710,251

Loans charged off

1,328,949

4,646,153

See notes to interim consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements.   In the opinion of management of FNBH Bancorp, Inc. (the Corporation), all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation were included.  The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the 2010 Annual Report contained in the Corporation’s report on Form 10-K filing.  Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. 

 

The consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q have been prepared assuming our wholly-owned subsidiary bank, First National Bank in Howell (the Bank), continues to operate in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future, and do not include any adjustments to recorded assets or liabilities should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

2. Financial Condition and Management’s Plan

In light of the Bank’s continued losses, insufficient capital position at March 31, 2011 and noncompliance with a regulatory capital directive stipulated under a Consent Order (as described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), management believes that it is reasonable to anticipate continued and elevated regulatory oversight of the Bank.  In addition, any continued weaknesses in the Michigan economy and local real estate market will likely continue to negatively impact the Bank’s near-term performance and profitability.  In response to these difficult market conditions and regulatory standing, management has embarked on various initiatives to mitigate the impact of the economic and regulatory challenges facing the Bank.  However, even if successful, implementation of all components of management’s plan is not expected to produce profitable results in 2011 and may not be successful in maintaining the Bank or the Corporation as a going concern.  Management’s recovery plan is detailed in Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements included in the 2010 Annual Report within the Corporation’s Form 10-K filing. 

 

Integral to management’s plan is the restoration of the Bank’s capital to a level sufficient to comply with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (“OCC”) capital directive and provide sufficient capital resources and liquidity to meet commitments and business needs.  To date, the Bank has not raised the capital necessary to satisfy requirements of the Consent Order.  Management and the Board of Directors continue to meet with potential investors in an attempt to raise the additional equity believed necessary to sufficiently recapitalize the Bank.  Management and the Board of Directors are committed to pursuing all potential alternatives and sources of capital to restore the Bank’s capital levels.  Such alternatives include raising capital from existing shareholders, individuals, institutional capital market investors and private equity funds and the identification of suitors for a sale or merger transaction.  See also the “Capital” section within “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in this Form 10-Q.

 

Management makes no assurances that its plan or related efforts will improve the Bank’s financial condition and further deterioration of the Bank’s capital position is possible.  The current economic environment in southeast Michigan and local real estate market conditions will continue to impose significant challenges on the Bank and are expected to adversely impact financial results.  Any further declines in the Bank’s capital levels may likely result in more regulatory oversight or enforcement action by either the OCC or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”).

 

3. Investment Securities

Investment securities available for sale consist of the following:

March 31, 2011

Unrealized

Amortized Cost

Gains

Losses

Fair Value

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 $             6,306,567

 $                90,854

 $            (113,555)

 $                6,283,866

U.S. agency securities

 5,990,000

 -  

 -  

 5,990,000

Mortgage-backed/CMO securities

 30,122,475

 222,318

 (469,026)

 29,875,767

Preferred stock securities (1)

 48,800

 90,000

 -  

 138,800

Total securities

 $           42,467,842

 $              403,172

 $            (582,581)

 $             42,288,433

December 31, 2010

Unrealized

Amortized Cost

Gains

Losses

Fair Value

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 $             6,309,076

 $                94,982

 $            (117,722)

 $                6,286,336

Mortgage-backed/CMO securities

 21,169,123

 206,063

 (439,412)

 20,935,774

Preferred stock securities (1)

 48,800

 9,560

 (10,800)

 47,560

Total securities

 $           27,526,999

 $              310,605

$            (567,934)

 $             27,269,670

 

(1) Represents preferred stock issued by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

 

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Investment securities are reviewed quarterly for possible other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) based on guidance included in ASC Topic 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Instruments.  This guidance requires an entity to assess whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell a security in an unrealized loss position before the recovery of the security’s amortized cost basis.  If either of these criteria is met, the entire difference between the amortized cost and fair value is recognized in earnings.  For securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment recognized in earnings is limited to the amount related to credit losses, while impairment related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income.

 

Management’s review of the securities portfolio for the existence of OTTI considers various qualitative and quantitative factors regarding each investment category, including if the securities were U.S. Government issued, the credit rating on the securities, credit outlook, payment status and financial condition, the length of time the security has been in a loss position, the size of the loss position and other meaningful information. Based on management’s review, no impairment charges were required to be recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

 

With respect to the Corporation’s non-government agency CMO security, the only security in a continuous loss position for 12 months or more at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010,  management’s OTTI review also includes a quarterly cash flow analysis completed with the assistance of a third party specialist.  The analysis considers assumptions regarding voluntary prepayment speed, default rate, and loss severity using the CMO’s original yield as the discount rate.  At March 31, 2011, the estimated fair value of the CMO, based on a combination of Level 2 and Level 3 inputs, including a market participant discount rate, indicated that the related cash flows continue to support the amortized cost of the security and no additional other-than-temporary impairment had been incurred.  

 

The following is a summary of the gross unrealized losses and fair value of securities by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position:

 

March 31, 2011

Less than 12 months

12 months or more

Total

Unrealized
losses

Fair
value

Unrealized
losses

Fair
value

Unrealized
losses

Fair
value

Obligations of state and

political subdivisions

 $   (113,555)

 $   3,022,823

 $                  -  

 $                 -   

 $      (113,555)

 $     3,022,823

Mortgage-backed/CMO

securities

 (77,812)

 10,504,921

 (391,214)

 2,508,887

 (469,026)

 13,013,808

Total available for sale

 $   (191,367)

 $ 13,527,744

 $   (391,214)

 $   2,508,887

 $      (582,581)

 $   16,036,631

 

December 31, 2010

Less than 12 months

12 months or more

Total

Unrealized
losses

Fair
value

Unrealized
losses

Fair
value

Unrealized
losses

Fair
value

Obligations of state and

political subdivisions

 $   (117,722)

 $   2,692,003

 $                 -   

 $                  -  

 $      (117,722)

 $     2,692,003

Mortgage-backed/CMO

securities

 (59,401)

 6,955,344

 (380,011)

 2,591,514

 (439,412)

 9,546,858

Preferred stock securities

 (10,800)

 22,400

 -   

 -  

 (10,800)

 22,400

Total available for sale

 $   (187,923)

 $   9,669,747

 $   (380,011)

 $   2,591,514

 $      (567,934)

 $   12,261,261

 

The following is a summary of the amortized cost and approximate fair value of investment securities by contractual maturity at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

Amortized Cost

 

Approximate Fair Value

 

Amortized Cost

 

Approximate Fair Value

Due in one year or less

 $                                 -

 

 $                                   -

 

 $                                 -

 

 $                                   -

Due after one year through five years

 5,000,055

 

 5,027,652

 

 715,954

 

 735,290

Due after five years through ten years

 4,351,562

 

 4,392,715

 

 2,646,610

 

 2,701,070

Due after ten years

 2,993,750

 

 2,992,299

 

 2,995,312

 

 2,897,536

 

 12,345,367

 

 12,412,666

 

 6,357,876

 

 6,333,896

Mortgage-backed/CMO securities

 30,122,475

 

 29,875,767

 

 21,169,123

 

 20,935,774

Totals

 $              42,467,842

 

 $                42,288,433

 

 $              27,526,999

 

 $                27,269,670

 

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Investment securities, with an amortized cost of approximately $34,945,000 at March 31, 2011 were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law, including approximately $22,245,000 of securities pledged as collateral at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) to support potential liquidity needs of the Bank.  At December 31, 2010, the amortized cost of pledged investment securities totaled $16,847,000 of which $6,557,000 was designated as collateral for borrowings at the FHLBI for contingent liquidity needs of the Bank. 

 

The Bank owns stock in both the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) and the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB), both of which are recorded at cost. The Bank is required to hold stock in the FHLBI equal to 5% of the institution’s borrowing capacity with the FHLBI. The Bank’s investment in FHLBI stock amounted to $857,100 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The Bank’s investment in FRB stock, which totaled $44,250 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, is a requirement for the Bank’s membership in the Federal Reserve System. These investments can only be resold to, or redeemed by, the issuer.

 

4. Loans

Portfolio loans consist of the following:

March 31, 2011

December 31, 2010

Commerical

 $                           15,799,001

 $                         16,195,595

Commercial real estate:

Construction, land development, and other land

 19,253,110

 19,641,905

Owner occupied

 62,771,001

 63,315,056

Nonowner occupied

 90,413,553

 91,690,983

Consumer real estate:

Mortgage - Residential

 24,250,587

 24,545,895

Home equity and home equity lines of credit

 14,108,524

 14,967,212

Consumer and Other

 5,493,167

 5,783,631

Subtotal

 232,088,943

 236,140,277

Unearned income

 (202,736)

 (201,931)

Total Loans

 $                         231,886,207

 $                       235,938,346

 

Included in the consumer real estate loans above are residential first mortgages reported as “real estate mortgages” on the consolidated balance sheet.  In addition, a portion of these consumer real estate loans include commercial purpose loans where the borrower has pledged a 1-4 family residential property as collateral.  Loans also include the reclassification of demand deposit overdrafts, which amounted to $103,000 at March 31, 2011, and $85,000 at December 31, 2010, respectively.

 

Loans serviced for others, including commercial participations sold, are not reported as assets of the Bank and approximated $4.9 million at March 31, 2011 and $4.2 million at December 31, 2010.

 

5. Allowance for Loan Losses and Credit Quality of Loans

The Corporation separates its loan portfolio into segments to perform the calculation and analysis of the allowance for loan losses.  The four segments analyzed are Commercial, Commercial Real Estate, Consumer Real Estate, and Consumer and Other.  The Commercial segment includes loans to finance commercial and industrial businesses that are not secured by real estate.  The Commercial Real Estate segment includes: i) construction real estate loans to finance construction and land development and/or loans secured by vacant land and ii) commercial real estate loans secured by non-farm, non-residential real estate which are further classified as either owner occupied or non-owner occupied based on the underlying collateral type.    The Consumer Real Estate segment includes all loans that are secured by 1 – 4 family residential real estate properties, including first mortgages on residential properties and home equity loans and lines of credit that are secured by first or second liens on residential properties.  The Consumer and Other segment includes all loans not included in any other segment.  These are primarily loans to consumers for household, family, and other personal expenditures, such as autos, boats, and recreational vehicles.

 

Activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment is a follows:

 

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For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011

Commercial 

Consumer 

Consumer 

 Commercial

 Real Estate

Real Estate

and Other

Total

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

 $              1,049,233

 $            10,555,428

 $          2,212,618

 $          152,891

 $     13,970,170

Charge offs

 (224,352)

 (551,253)

 (506,105)

 (47,239)

 (1,328,949)

Recoveries

 34,527

 205,342

 25,374

 27,925

 293,168

Provision

 284,637

 153,080

 312,740

 49,541

 799,998

Ending balance

 $              1,144,045

 $            10,362,597

 $          2,044,627

 $          183,118

 $     13,734,387

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010

Commercial 

Consumer 

Consumer 

 Commercial

 Real Estate

Real Estate

and Other

Total

Allowance for loan losses:

Beginning balance

 $                 965,255

 $            15,554,706

 $          1,915,944

 $          229,268

 $     18,665,173

Charge offs

 (256,377)

 (4,017,806)

 (264,512)

 (107,458)

 (4,646,153)

Recoveries

 17,773

 507,036

 8,418

 48,036

 581,263

Provision

 272,688

 609,798

 266,348

 51,166

 1,200,000

Ending balance

 $                 999,339

 $            12,653,734

 $          1,926,198

 $          221,012

 $     15,800,283

 

The following table presents the balance in allowance for loan losses and loan balances by portfolio segment based on impairment method:

March 31, 2011

Commercial 

Consumer 

Consumer 

Commercial

Real Estate

Real Estate

and Other

Total

Allowance for loan losses:

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $           447,000

 $       6,071,000

 $          482,000

 $                 -  

 $       7,000,000

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 697,045

 4,291,597

 1,562,627

 183,118

 6,734,387

Total allowance for loan losses

 $        1,144,045

 $    10,362,597

 $       2,044,627

 $     183,118

 $     13,734,387

Loan balances:

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $        1,161,009

 $    25,581,380

 $       2,088,933

 $                 -  

 $     28,831,322

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 14,637,992

 146,856,284

 36,270,178

 5,493,167

 203,257,621

Total loans

 $      15,799,001

 $    72,437,664

 $     38,359,111

 $  5,493,167

 $  232,088,943

 

 

December 31, 2010

Commercial 

Consumer 

Consumer 

Commercial

Real Estate

Real Estate

and other

Total

Allowance for loan losses:

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $           462,000

 $       5,776,000

 $           297,000

 $                  -  

 $       6,535,000

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 587,233

 4,779,428

 1,915,618

 152,891

 7,435,170

Total allowance for loan losses

 $       1,049,233

 $     10,555,428

 $       2,212,618

 $      152,891

 $     13,970,170

Loan balances:

Individually evaluated for impairment

 $       1,379,512

 $     27,427,229

 $       1,396,122

 $      403,632

 $     30,606,495

Collectively evaluated for impairment

 14,816,083

 147,220,715

 38,116,985

 5,379,999

 205,533,782

Total Loans

 $     16,195,595

 $   174,647,944

 $     39,513,107

 $   5,783,631

 $   236,140,277

 

Management’s on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the portfolio relies on an extensive credit risk monitoring process that considers several factors including:  current economic conditions affecting the Bank’s customers, the payment performance of individual loans and pools of homogenous loans, portfolio seasoning, changes in collateral values, and detailed reviews of specific relationships.

 

Our internal loan grading system assigns a risk grade to all commercial loans.  This grading system is similar to those employed by banking regulators.  Grades 1 through 5 are considered “pass” credits and grades 6 through 9 are considered “watch” credits and are subject to greater scrutiny.  Those loans graded 7 and higher are considered substandard and are evaluated for impairment if reported as nonaccrual and are greater than $250,000 or part of an aggregate relationship exceeding $250,000.  All commercial loans are graded at inception and reviewed, and if appropriate, re-graded at various intervals thereafter.  Additionally, our commercial loan portfolio and assigned risk grades are periodically subjected to review by external loan reviewers and banking regulators.  Certain of the key factors considered in assigning loan grades, include: cash flows, operating performance, financial condition, collateral, industry condition, management, and the strength, liquidity and willingness of guarantors’ support.

 

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A description of the general characteristics of each risk grade follows:

 

·         RATING 1 (Minimal) - Loans in this category are generally to persons or entities of unquestioned financial strength, a highly liquid financial position, with collateral that is liquid and well margined.  These borrowers have performed without question on past obligations, and the Bank expects their performance to continue.  Internally generated cash flow covers current maturities on long-term debt by a substantial margin.

 

·         RATING 2 (Modest) – These loans generally to persons or entities with strong financial condition and above-average liquidity who have previously satisfactorily handled their obligations with the Bank.  Collateral securing the Bank’s debt is margined in accordance with policy guidelines.  Internally-generated cash flow covers current maturities on long-term debt more than adequately.

 

·         RATING 3 (Average) – These are loans generally with average cash flow and ratios compared to peers.  Usually RMA comparisons show where companies fall in the performance spectrum.  Companies have consistent performance for 3 or more years.

 

·         RATING 4 (Acceptable) – These are loans generally to persons or entities with an average financial condition, adequate collateral margins, adequate cash flow to service long-term debt, and net worth comprised mainly of fixed assets are included in this category.  These entities are minimally profitable now, with projections indicating continued profitability into the foreseeable future.  Overall, these loans are basically sound.

 

·         RATING 5 (Acceptable – Monitor) - These loans are characterized by borrowers who have marginal cash flow, marginal profitability, or have experienced an unprofitable year and a declining financial condition. The borrower has in the past satisfactorily handled debts with the Bank, but in recent months has either been late, delinquent in making payments, or made sporadic payments. While the Bank continues to be adequately secured, margins have decreased or are decreasing, despite the borrower’s continued satisfactory condition.  Other characteristics of borrowers in this class include inadequate credit information or weakness of financial statement and repayment capacity, but with collateral that appears to limit exposure. This classification includes loans to established borrowers that are reasonably margined by collateral, but where near term potential for improvement in financial capacity appears limited.

 

·         RATING 6 (Special Mention - OAEM) - Loans in this class generally have potential weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Bank’s credit position at some future date. These potential weaknesses may result in a deterioration of the repayment of the loan and increase the credit risk. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Bank to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. Special mention credits may include a borrower that pays the Bank on a timely basis (occasional 30 day delinquent) and may be experiencing temporary cash flow deficiencies.

 

·         RATING 7 (Substandard) - These loans are generally inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified must have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses, that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loss potential, while existing in the aggregate amount of substandard loans, does not have to exist in individual loans. Substandard credits may include a borrower that pays consistently past due, has significant cash flow shortages and may have a collateral shortfall that requires a specific reserve.

 

·         RATING 8 (Doubtful) - This risk rating class has all of the weaknesses inherent in the substandard rating but with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection in full or liquidation, on the basis of currently known existing facts, condition, and values, highly questionable and improbable. These are poor quality loans in which neither the collateral, if any, nor the financial condition of the borrower presently ensure collectability in full within a reasonable period of time; in fact, there is permanent impairment in the collateral securing the Bank’s loan. These loans are in a work-out status, must be non-accrual status and have a defined work-out strategy. 

 

This is a transitional risk rating class while collateral value and other factors are assessed. Loans will remain in this class for the assessment period, but in no event for more than 1 year. If there is no improvement in the Bank’s position during that time, or if collateral value is determined sooner, a charge-off will be taken to best reflect known asset collateral value.

 

·         RATING 9 (Loss) - Loans in this risk rating have a portion of the loan that is deemed to be uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted. This classification means the asset has absolutely no recovery or salvage value. The Bank will take the loss in the period in which the related loan becomes uncollectible.

 

The assessment of compensating factors may result in a rating plus or minus one grade from those listed above.  These factors include, but are not limited to collateral, guarantors, environmental conditions, history, plan/projection reasonableness, quality of information, and payment delinquency.

 

The internal loan grading system is applied to our consumer loan portfolio upon certain triggering events (e.g., delinquency, bankruptcy, restructuring, etc.).  The primary risk element for these residential real estate and consumer loans is the timeliness of borrowers’ scheduled payments.  We rely primarily on our internal reporting system to monitor past due loans and have internal policies and procedures to pursue collection and protect our collateral interests in order to mitigate losses.

  

Our monitoring of credit quality is further denoted by classification of loans as nonperforming, which reflects loans where the accrual of interest has been discontinued, loans whose terms have been renegotiated to less than market rates due to a serious weakening of the borrower’s financial condition, and loans that are past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest.

 

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The following table summarizes credit risk grades and nonperforming loans by class of loans at March 31, 2011.

 

Commerical Real Estate

Consumer Real Estate

Risk Grade

Commercial

Construction, Land Development, Other Land

Owner Occupied

Non Owner Occupied

Mortgage - Residential

Home equity and Home equity Lines of Credit

Consumer and Other

Not Rated

 $                -     

 $            91,605

 $          57,454

 $                -     

 $  13,437,400

 $  10,864,489

 $    4,198,596

1

 900,882

 -     

 -     

 -     

  -     

 -     

 -  

2

 491,768

 -     

 550,401

 -     

 -     

 -     

 -  

3

 3,292,012

 1,459,909

 2,300,460

 1,038,671

 123,857

 216,755

 662,640

4

 3,204,271

 1,158,188

 15,703,080

 24,825,597

 1,593,789

 288,346

 217,818

5

 4,098,760

 5,299,201

 27,695,475

 42,855,010

 2,217,551

 1,654,865

 156,902

6

 1,383,069

 2,096,921

 5,463,935

 9,764,082

 1,596,131

 230,445

 -  

7

 2,428,239

 9,147,286

 11,000,196

 11,930,193

 5,281,859

 853,624

 257,211

Total

 $  15,799,001

 $    19,253,110

 $  62,771,001

 $  90,413,553

 $  24,250,587

 $  14,108,524

 $    5,493,167

Performing

 $  14,051,199

 $    10,485,371

 $  56,134,553

 $  80,375,583

 $  20,293,957

 $  13,499,871

 $    5,443,025

Nonperforming

 1,747,802

 8,767,739

 6,636,448

 10,037,970

 3,956,630

 608,653

 50,142

Total

 $  15,799,001

 $    19,253,110

 $  62,771,001

 $  90,413,553

 $  24,250,587

 $  14,108,524

 $    5,493,167

 

The following table summarizes credit risk grades and nonperforming loans by class of loans at December 31, 2010.

 

Commerical Real Estate

Consumer Real Estate

Risk Grade

Commercial

Construction, Land Development, Other Land

Owner Occupied

Non Owner Occupied

Mortgage - Residential

Home equity and Home equity Lines of Credit

Consumer and Other

Not Rated

 $                   -  

 $            90,962

 $          59,510

 $                      -  

 $  13,922,512

 $  11,100,114

 $   4,429,637

1

 915,371

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

2

 508,717

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

 -  

3

 2,515,293

 1,470,334

 2,135,613

 843,228

 124,712

 229,224

 662,640

4

 3,098,230

 1,173,686

 14,786,199

 22,255,054

 1,626,400

 372,813

 282,613

5

 4,627,881

 5,317,013

 30,193,755

 41,308,900

 2,020,913

 1,490,532

 161,696

6

 1,837,269

 1,865,608

 6,790,306

 14,083,914

 1,464,136

 820,453

 -  

7

 2,692,834

 9,724,302

 9,349,673

 13,199,887

 5,387,222

 954,076

 247,045

Total

 $  16,195,595

 $    19,641,905

 $  63,315,056

 $    91,690,983

 $  24,545,895

 $  14,967,212

 $   5,783,631

Performing

 $  13,897,127

 $    10,994,656

 $  57,069,363

 $    82,662,548

 $  20,698,059

 $  14,219,988

 $   5,740,341

Nonperforming

 2,298,468

 8,647,249

 6,245,693

 9,028,435

 3,847,836

 747,224

 43,290

Total

 $  16,195,595

 $    19,641,905

 $  63,315,056

 $    91,690,983

 $  24,545,895

 $  14,967,212

 $   5,783,631

 

Loans are considered past due when contractually required principal or interest has not been received.  The amount classified as past due is the entire principal balance outstanding of the loan, not just the amount of payments that are past due. 

 

 

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An aging analysis of past due loans segregated by class of loans as of March 31, 2011 follows:

 

Loans 90+

Loans Past Due

Loans not

Total

days Past Due

30-59 days

60-89 days

90+ days

Total

Past Due

Loans

and Accruing

Commercial

 $    107,822

 $          -     

 $      497,157

 $     604,979

 $  15,194,022

 $  15,799,001

 $                -     

Commercial real estate:

Construction, land development,

and other land

 471,081

 311,084

 5,463,350

 6,245,515

 13,007,595

 19,253,110

 -     

Owner occupied

 1,049,785

 440,641

 2,154,659

 3,645,085

 59,125,916

 62,771,001

 -     

Nonowner occupied

 167,932

 106,006

 2,471,799

 2,745,737

 87,667,816

 90,413,553

 -     

Consumer real estate:

Mortgage - Residential

 547,532

 -     

 711,221

 1,258,753

 22,991,834

 24,250,587

Home equity and home equity

 -     

lines of credit

 319,860

 -     

 385,304

 705,164

 13,403,360

 14,108,524

 -     

Consumer and Other

 40,859

 9,226

 1,531

 51,616

 5,441,551

 5,493,167

 -     

     Total

 $ 2,704,871

 $  866,957

 $11,685,021

 $15,256,849

 $216,832,094

 $232,088,943

 $                -     

 

 

An aging analysis of past due loans segregated by class of loans as of December 31, 2010 follows:

 

Loans 90+

Loans Past Due

Loans not

Total

days Past Due

30-59 days

60-89 days

90+ days

Total

Past Due

Loans

and Accruing

Commercial

 $   572,949

 $           -     

 $      530,616

 $  1,103,565

 $  15,092,030

 $  16,195,595

 $                -     

Commercial real estate:

Construction, land development,

and other land

 -     

 -     

 6,091,118

 6,091,118

 13,550,787

 19,641,905

 -     

Owner occupied

 181,565

 -     

 2,672,341

 2,853,906

 60,461,150

 63,315,056

 -     

Nonowner occupied

 -     

 -     

 2,032,497

 2,032,497

 89,658,486

 91,690,983

 -     

Consumer real estate:

Mortgage - Residential

 139,271

 40,000

 1,271,004

 1,450,275

 23,095,620

 24,545,895

Home equity and home equity

 -     

lines of credit

 256,360

 104,330

 506,813

 867,503

 14,099,709

 14,967,212

 -     

Consumer and Other

 54,131

 -     

 1,631

 55,762

 5,727,869

 5,783,631

 -     

     Total

 $1,204,276

 $144,330

 $13,106,020

 $14,454,626

 $221,685,651

 $236,140,277

 $                -     

 

Loans are placed on nonaccrual when, in the opinion of management, the collection of additional interest is doubtful.  Loans are placed on nonaccrual upon becoming ninety days past due, however, loans may be placed on nonaccrual regardless of whether or not they are past due.  All cash received on nonaccrual loans is applied to the principal balance.  Loans are considered for return to accrual status on an individual basis when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

 

The following is a summary of the recorded investment in nonaccrual loans, by class of loan:

 

March 31, 2011

December 31, 2010

Commercial

 $                  1,747,802

 $                        2,298,468

Commercial real estate:

Construction, land development, and other land

 8,767,739

 8,647,249

Owner occupied

 6,636,448

 6,245,693

Nonowner occupied

 10,037,970

 9,028,435

Consumer real estate:

Mortgage - Residential

 3,956,630

 3,847,836

Home equity and home equity lines of credit

 608,653

 747,224

Consumer and Other

 50,142

 43,290

     Total

 $                31,805,384

 $                      30,858,195

 

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The Bank had $7,753,000 and $12,519,000 of troubled‑debt restructured ("TDRs") loans at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, of which $7,053,000 and $5,655,000 are included in nonaccrual loans, respectively.  Troubled-debt restructured loans accrue interest if the borrower complies with the revised terms and conditions and has demonstrated sustained repayment performance consistent with the modified terms for a minimum of six consecutive payment cycles after the restructuring date.  The decrease in TDRs during the first quarter of 2011 primarily resulted from the reclassification of certain credits out of TDR status due to meeting appropriate performance criteria. 

 

For loans deemed to be impaired due to an expectation that all contractual payments will probably not be received, impairment is measured by comparing the Bank’s recorded investment in the loan to the present value of expected cash flows at the loan’s effective interest rate, the fair value of the collateral, or the loan’s observable market price.  

 

Impaired loans and related allowance allocations by class of loans at March 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

Recorded

Unpaid Principal

Related

Average

Investment

Balance

Allowance

Balance

With no related allowance recorded:

Commercial

 $           369,158

 $                 401,407

 $                 -     

 $          405,221

Commercial real estate:

Construction, land development, and other land

 1,492,601

 3,324,027

 -     

 1,512,790

Owner occupied

 1,177,467

 1,287,406

 -     

 1,190,777

Non owner occupied

 1,846,209

 2,032,768

 -     

 1,853,812

Consumer real estate:

Mortgage - Residential

 591,456

 604,169

 -     

 596,853

Home equity and home equity lines of credit

 24,706

 25,148

 -     

 25,466

Consumer and Other

 -     

 -     

 -     

 -     

 5,501,597

 7,674,925

 -     

 5,584,919

With an allowance recorded:

Commercial

 791,851

 835,382

 447,000

 804,552

Commercial real estate:

Construction, land development, and other land

 6,446,666

 8,311,641

 1,146,000

 6,466,625

Owner occupied

 5,307,583

 5,797,268

 1,665,000

 5,339,897

Non owner occupied

 9,310,854

 10,095,692

 3,260,000

 9,505,936

Consumer real estate:

Mortgage - Residential

 981,789

 1,001,392

 320,000

 992,335

Home equity and home equity lines of credit

 490,982

 580,929

 162,000

 480,682

Consumer and Other

 -     

 -     

 -     

 -     

 23,329,725

 26,622,304

 7,000,000

 23,590,027

Total:

Commercial

 1,161,009

 1,236,789

 447,000

 1,209,773

Commercial real estate:

Construction, land development, and other land

 7,939,267

 11,635,668

 1,146,000

 7,979,415

Owner occupied

 6,485,050

 7,084,674

 1,665,000

 6,530,674

Non owner occupied

 11,157,063

 12,128,460

 3,260,000

 11,359,748

Consumer real estate:

Mortgage - Residential

 1,573,245

 1,605,561

 320,000

 1,589,188

Home equity and home equity lines of credit

 515,688

 606,077

 162,000

 506,148

Consumer and Other

 -     

 -     

 -     

 -     

Total

 $      28,831,322

 $            34,297,229

 $     7,000,000

 $    29,174,946

 

 

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Impaired loans and related allowance allocations by class of loans at December 31, 2010 were as follows:

 

Recorded

Unpaid Principal

Related

Average

Investment

Balance

Allowance

Balance

With no related allowance recorded:

Commercial

 $          551,143

 $                  580,023

 $                  -     

 $          693,352

Commercial real estate:

Construction, land development, and other land

 1,487,350

 4,417,929

 -     

 2,376,456

Owner occupied

 3,217,843

 3,438,668

 -     

 1,740,262

Non owner occupied

 1,671,186

 1,698,476

 -     

 2,377,437

Consumer real estate:

Mortgage - Residential

 301,205

 304,251

 -     

 60,241

Home equity and home equity lines of credit

 403,632

 489,982

 -     

 80,726

Consumer and Other

 -     

 -     

 -     

 -     

 7,632,359

 10,929,329

 -     

 7,328,474

With an allowance recorded:

Commercial

 828,369

 861,986

 462,000

 1,065,747

Commercial real estate:

Construction, land development, and other land

 6,706,756

 8,262,532

 1,085,000

 9,269,626

Owner occupied

 4,606,999

 5,070,441

 1,394,000

 4,954,620

Non owner occupied

 9,737,095

 10,473,268

 3,297,000

 7,838,019

Consumer real estate:

Mortgage - Residential

 1,094,917

 1,100,483

 297,000

 218,983

Home equity and home equity lines of credit

 -     

 -     

 -     

 -     

Consumer and Other

 -     

 -     

 -     

 -     

 22,974,136

 25,768,710

 6,535,000

 23,346,995

Total:

Commercial

 1,379,512

 1,442,009

 462,000

 1,759,099

Commercial real estate:

Construction, land development, and other land

 8,194,106

 12,680,461

 1,085,000

 11,646,082

Owner occupied

 7,824,842

 8,509,109

 1,394,000

 6,694,882

Non owner occupied

 11,408,281

 12,171,744

 3,297,000

 10,215,456

Consumer real estate:

Mortgage - Residential

 1,396,122

 1,404,734

 297,000

 279,224

Home equity and home equity lines of credit

 403,632

 489,982

 -     

 80,726

Consumer and Other

 -     

 -     

 -     

 -     

Total

 $     30,606,495

 $            36,698,039

 $      6,535,000

 $     30,675,469

 

 

6. Fair Value Measurements

The Corporation measures fair values based on ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.  ASC Topic 820 defines fair value and establishes a consistent framework for measuring and expands disclosure requirements for fair value measurements.  Fair value represents the estimated price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability, otherwise known as an “exit price”.  The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

 

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.

 

Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

 

Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

 

The following is a description of the Corporation’s valuation methodologies used to measure and disclose the fair values of its financial assets and liabilities on a recurring basis:

 

Securities available for sale.  Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Fair value measurement is based on quoted prices, if available.  If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models.  Level 2 securities include U.S. government and agency securities, other U.S. government and agency mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds and preferred stock securities.  Level 3 securities include private collateralized mortgage obligations.

 

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Fair value of assets measured on a recurring basis:

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2011

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

Significant Other Observable Inputs

Significant Unobservable Inputs

Total

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 $          6,283,866

 $                          -     

 $          6,283,866

 $                     -     

U.S. agency securities

 5,990,000

 -     

 5,990,000

 -     

Mortgage-backed/CMO securities

 29,875,767

 -     

 27,366,880

 2,508,887

Preferred stock securities

 138,800

 -     

 138,800

 -     

Total investment securities available for sale

 $       42,288,433

 $                          -     

 $       39,779,546

 $         2,508,887

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

Significant Other Observable Inputs

Significant Unobservable Inputs

Total

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

 $          6,286,336

 $                          -     

 $          6,286,336

 $                      -     

Mortgage-backed/CMO securities

 20,935,774

 18,344,260

 2,591,514

Preferred stock securities

 47,560

 -     

 47,560

-     

Total investment securities available for sale

 $        27,269,670

 $                          -     

 $        24,678,156

 $         2,591,514

 

The reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the asset classified by the Corporation within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy for the three months ended March 31, 2011 is as follows:

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level 3)

Fair value of CMO, beginning of period(1)

 $                                 2,591,514

Total gains (losses) realized/unrealized:

Included in earnings(2)

 -     

Included in other comprehensive income(2)

 (11,203)

Purchases, issuances, and other settlements

 (71,424)

Transfers into Level 3(3)

 -     

Fair value of CMO, March 31, 2011

 $                                 2,508,887

Total amount of losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the

change in unrealized losses relating to assets still held at March 31, 2011

 $                                             -     

 

 

(1)      Non-agency CMO classified as available for sale is valued using internal valuation models and pricing information from third parties.

(2)      Realized gain (losses), including unrealized losses deemed other-than-temporary, are reported in noninterest income.  Unrealized gains (losses) are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

(3)      Transfers in or out are based on the carrying amount of the security at the beginning of the period.

 

The following is a description of the Corporation’s valuation methodologies used to measure and disclose the fair values of its financial assets and liabilities on a nonrecurring basis:

 

Loans.  The Corporation does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis.  However, from time to time, the Corporation records nonrecurring fair value adjustments to collateral dependent loans to reflect partial write-downs or specific reserves that are based on the observable market price or current appraised value of the collateral.  These loans are reported in the nonrecurring table below at initial recognition of impairment and on an ongoing basis until recovery or charge off.  When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Corporation records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 2.  When a current appraised value is not available or management determines the fair value of the collateral is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Corporation records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3. 

 

Other real estate owned.  Real estate acquired through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu is adjusted to fair value less costs to sell upon transfer of the loan to other real estate owned, usually based on an appraisal of the property.  Subsequently, other real estate owned is carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value. A valuation based on a current appraisal or by a broker’s opinion is considered a Level 2 fair value.   If management determines the fair value of the property is further impaired below the appraised value and there is no observable market price, the Corporation records the property as nonrecurring Level 3.

 

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Fair value on a nonrecurring basis is as follows:

 

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2011

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

Significant Other Observable Inputs

Significant Unobservable Inputs

Total

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Impaired loans (1)

 $          21,831,322

 $                           -   

 $                         -     

 $            21,831,322

Other real estate owned

 3,518,667

 -   

 -     

 3,518,667

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

Significant Other Observable Inputs

Significant Unobservable Inputs

Total

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Impaired loans (1)

 $          24,071,495

 $                         -     

 $                         -     

 $           24,071,495

Other real estate owned

 4,294,212

 -     

 -     

 4,294,212

 

 

(1)        Represents carrying value and related write-downs and specific reserves pertaining to collateral dependent loans for which adjustments are based on the appraised value of the collateral or by other unobservable inputs.

 

7.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value disclosures require fair‑value information about financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair‑value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, cannot be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument.

 

Fair‑value methods and assumptions for the Corporation’s financial instruments are as follows:

 

Cash and cash equivalents – The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheet for cash and short term investments reasonably approximate those assets’ fair values.

 

Investment securities – Fair values for investment securities are determined as discussed above.

 

FHLBI and FRB stock – It is not practicable to determine the fair value of the FHLB and FRB stock due to restrictions placed on transferability.

 

Loans – For variable‑rate loans that reprice frequently, fair values are generally based on carrying values, adjusted for credit risk. The fair value of fixed‑rate loans is estimated by discounting 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.

 

Accrued interest income – The carrying amount of accrued interest income is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Deposit liabilities – The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as demand deposit, NOW, savings, and money market accounts, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of certificates of deposit is estimated using rates currently offered for wholesale funds with similar remaining maturities.

 

Accrued interest expense – The carrying amount of accrued interest payable is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

 

Offbalancesheet instruments – The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed‑rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. The fair value of commitments to extend credit, including letters of credit, is estimated to approximate their aggregate book balance and is not considered material and therefore not included in the following table.

 

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The estimated fair values of the Corporation’s financial instruments are as follows:

 

 

March 31, 2011

 

December 31, 2010

 

Carrying
Value

 

Fair
Value

 

Carrying
Value

 

Fair
Value

Financial assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

 $        18,611,000

 $        18,611,000

 $        40,572,000

 $        40,572,000

Investments and mortgage-backed securities

 42,288,000

 42,288,000

 27,270,000

 27,270,000

FHLBI and FRB stock

 901,000

 NA

 901,000

 NA

Loans, net

 218,152,000

 218,458,000

 221,968,000

 222,025,000

Accrued interest income

 903,000

 903,000

 834,000

 834,000

Financial assets:

Deposits

Demand

 $        75,071,000

 $        75,071,000

 $        62,294,000

 $        62,294,000

NOW

 28,065,000

 28,071,000

 52,019,000

 52,089,000

Savings and money market accounts

 77,104,000

 77,128,000

 75,226,000

 75,276,000

Time deposits

 98,008,000

 98,321,000

 100,382,000

 100,647,000

Brokered certificates

 3,363,000

 3,435,000

 3,359,000

 3,463,000

Accrued interest expense

 177,000

 177,000

 204,000

 204,000

 

 

Limitations

Fair‑value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discounts that could result from offering for sale at one time the Corporation’s entire holdings of a particular financial instrument. Because no market exists for a significant portion of the Corporation’s financial instruments, fair‑value estimates are based on judgments regarding future 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.

 

8. Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

Basic earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares and participating securities outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share are the same as basic earnings per share because any additional potential common shares issuable are included in the basic earnings per share calculation.  The Corporation follows guidance included in ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share, related to determining whether instruments granted in a share-based payment transaction are participating securities.  This guidance requires that unvested stock awards which contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid (referred to as “participating securities”), be included in the number of shares outstanding for both basic and diluted earnings per share calculations.  Our unvested restricted stock under the Long-Term Incentive Plan is considered a participating security.  In the event of a net loss, the participating securities are excluded from the calculation of both basic and diluted earnings per share.  Due to our net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the unvested restricted shares were not included in determining both basic and diluted earnings per share for the respective periods. 

 

The following table presents basic and diluted earnings per share:

First Quarter

2011

2010

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 3,197,620

 3,189,393

Weighted average unvested restricted stock outstanding

 -     

 -     

Weighted average basic and diluted common shares outstanding

 3,197,620

 3,189,393

Net loss available to common shareholders

 $        (222,758)

 $        (620,144)

Basic and diluted net loss per share

 $               (0.07)

 $               (0.19)

 

 

 

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9. Long Term Incentive Plan

Under the Long Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), the Corporation had the authority to grant stock options and restricted stock as compensation to key employees.  Such authority expired April 22, 2008. The Corporation did not award any stock options under the Plan. The restricted shares have a five-year vesting period. The awards are recorded at fair value on the grant date and are amortized into salary expense over the vesting period.  

 

A summary of the activity under the Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is presented below:

 

2011

2010

Weighted-Average

Weighted-Average

Grant Date

Grant Date

Restricted Stock Awards

Shares

Fair Value

Shares

Fair Value

Outstanding at January 1,

 1,210

 $                    16.03

 2,033

 $                    17.47

Granted

 -     

 -     

 -     

 -     

Vested

 (197)

 19.15

 (230)

 20.72

Forfeited

 -     

 -     

    -  

 -     

Outstanding at March 31,

 1,013

 $                    15.42

 1,803

 $                    17.05

 

The total fair value of the awards vested during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $3,780 and $4,764, respectively.  As of March 31, 2011, there was $15,628 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock awards under the Plan.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years.

 

10. Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes represents federal income tax expense calculated using estimated annualized rates on taxable income or loss generated during the respective periods adjusted, as necessary, to avoid recording tax benefits during loss periods in excess of amounts expected to be realized.  The Corporation recorded a deferred tax valuation allowance against the tax benefit related to the respective losses incurred during the quarters ended March 2011 and 2010 due to the uncertainty of future taxable income necessary to realize the recorded net deferred tax asset.  In the first quarter of 2010, the Corporation recorded a federal income tax benefit to reduce its deferred tax valuation allowance established on previously recorded deferred tax assets.  The decrease in the recorded valuation allowance resulted from an increase in the deferred tax lialiblty related to appreciation in the available for sale investment portfolio.

 

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

 

The Corporation, a Michigan business corporation, is a one bank holding company which owns all of the outstanding capital stock of First National Bank in Howell (the Bank) and all of the outstanding stock of HB Realty Co., a subsidiary.  The following is a discussion of the Corporation’s results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, and the Corporation’s financial condition, focusing on its liquidity and capital resources.

 

Since June 30, 2009 the Bank has been undercapitalized by regulatory standards.  Effective September 24, 2009, the Bank has been subject to the terms of a Consent Order agreement with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”).     Pursuant to the Consent Order, the Bank was required to achieve and maintain total capital equal to 11% of risk weighted assets and Tier 1 capital equal to at least 8.5% of adjusted total assets by January 22, 2010.  To date, the Bank has failed to meet these required minimum ratios and is currently out of compliance with these required minimum capital ratios as well as other requirements of the Consent Order.  In light of the Bank’s noncompliance with the Consent Order, continued losses, deficient capital position and the uncertainty regarding the ability to raise additional equity capital, management believes it is reasonable to anticipate that further regulatory oversight or enforcement action may be taken by the OCC.  See also the “Capital” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for further details.

 

The success of the Corporation depends to a great extent upon the economic conditions in Livingston County and the surrounding area.  The Corporation has in general experienced a slowing economy in Michigan since 2007.  In particular, Michigan’s unemployment rate at March 2011, although improved from 2010 levels, remains above the national average and among the worst for all states.  Unlike larger banks that are more geographically diversified, we provide banking services to customers primarily in Livingston County.  Our loan portfolio, the ability of the borrowers to repay these loans, and the value of the collateral securing these loans is impacted by local economic conditions.  The continued economic difficulties in Michigan have had and may continue to have adverse consequences as described below in “Loans and Asset Quality”.

 

Dramatic declines in commercial real estate values in recent years, with elevated levels of foreclosures and unemployment have resulted in and may continue to result in significant write-downs of asset values by us and other financial institutions.  These write-downs have caused many financial institutions to seek additional capital, to merge with larger and stronger institutions and, in some cases, to fail.  Additionally, capital and credit markets have continued to experience elevated levels of volatility and disruption in recent years.  This market turmoil and tightening of credit have led to a lack of general consumer confidence and reduction in business activity.

 

Due to the conditions and events discussed above and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, there is significant uncertainty regarding the impact of potential future regulatory action against the Bank.  The extent of such regulatory action may threaten the Bank’s ability to continue operating as a going concern.  Notwithstanding the above, the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q have been prepared assuming the Bank continues to operate in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future, and do not include any adjustments to recorded assets or liabilities should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

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As fully described in Note 2, “Regulatory Matters and Going Concern”, of the consolidated financial statements included in the 2010 Annual Report within the Corporation’s Form 10-K filing, management has undertaken various initiatives identified in its recovery plan to address the current challenges facing the Bank.  The successful implementation of the various actions being undertaken by management will be difficult in the current economic environment.  Even if such actions are successfully implemented, such strategy may not be sufficient to increase the Bank's capital levels to satisfactory levels, return the Bank to profitability, or otherwise avoid further regulatory oversight or enforcement action.  Any further declines in the Bank’s capital levels may result in more severe regulatory oversight or enforcement action by either the OCC or FDIC, including the possibility of regulatory receivership.

 

It is against this backdrop that we discuss our financial condition and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to earlier periods.

 

(in thousands except per share data)

Earnings

First Quarter

2011

2010

Net loss

 $                     (223)

 $                     (620)

Basic and diluted net loss per share

 $                    (0.07)

 $                    (0.19)

 

Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2011 decreased by $397,000 compared to the same period last year.  In the first quarter of 2011, the provision for loan loss decreased by $400,000 and noninterest expense decreased by $441,000.  Partially offsetting these favorable variances were lower net interest income of $247,000 and lower noninterest income of $135,000.  

 

(in thousands)

Net Interest Income

First Quarter

2011

2010

Interest and dividend income

 $                     3,227

 $                   3,734

Interest expense

 451

 710

Net Interest Income

 $                     2,776

 $                   3,024

 

 

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The following table shows an analysis of net interest margin for the three months ended March 31:

 

INTEREST YIELDS AND COSTS

(in thousands)

 

                                         For the three months ended March 31,

                             2011

 

                             2010

 

 Average
Balance

 

 Interest

 

Rate

 

 Average
Balance

 

 Interest

 

Rate

Assets:

Interest earning assets:

Short term investments

$

196 

$

0.2

0.44%

$

101 

$

0.1

0.05%

Securities: Taxable

25,293 

199.2

3.15%

16,007 

215.4

5.38%

   Tax-exempt (1)

6,303 

94.4

5.99%

7,087 

107.4

6.06%

Commercial loans (2)(3)

201,728 

2,579.7

5.12%

231,142 

2,957.3

5.12%

Consumer loans (2)(3)

16,161 

219.3

5.50%

18,339 

261.0

5.77%

Mortgage loans (2)(3)

 

16,048 

 

174.3

 

4.35%

 

19,006 

 

238.7

 

5.02%

Total earning assets and total interest income

265,729 

 

3,267.1

 

4.92%

291,682 

 

3,779.9

 

5.19%

Cash and due from banks

35,791 

27,050 

All other assets

13,819 

17,786 

Allowance for loan losses

 

(14,099)

 

(18,067)

Total Assets

$

301,240 

$

318,451 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:

Interest bearing liabilities:

NOW

$

29,430 

$

2.5

0.03%

$

49,264 

$

25.8

0.21%

Savings

40,157 

12.9

0.13%

38,819 

19.0

0.20%

MMDA

36,868 

58.6

0.64%

34,379 

59.4

0.70%

Time

103,551 

377.0

1.48%

122,765 

604.6

2.00%

FHLBI advances

 

 

-

 

-   

 

64 

 

1.2

 

7.29%

Total interest bearing liabilities and

 total interest expense

210,006 

 

451.0

 

0.87%

245,291 

 

710.0

 

1.17%

Non-interest bearing deposits

78,921 

56,453 

All other liabilities

2,128 

2,343 

Shareholders' Equity

 

10,185 

 

14,364 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$

301,240 

$

318,451 

Interest spread

 

4.05%

4.02%

Net interest income-FTE

$

2,816.1

$

3,069.9

Net interest margin

4.23%

4.20%

 

(1)       Average yields in the above table have been adjusted to a tax-equivalent basis using a 34% tax rate.

(2)       For purposes of the computation above, average non-accruing loans of $30,818,000 in 2011 and $40,543,000 in 2010 are included in the average daily loan balance.

(3)       Interest on loans includes origination fees totaling $27,000 in 2011 and $15,000 in 2010.

 

 

Interest Earning Assets/Interest Income

On a tax equivalent basis, interest income decreased $513,000 (13.6%) in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010.  This was due to a decrease in average earning assets of $25,953,000 (8.9%) combined with a decrease in the yield on average earning assets of 27 basis points.

 

The average balance of securities increased $8,502,000 (36.8%) in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.  This increase was due to $34,424,000 of investment security purchases made from September 2010 through March 2011 as the Bank gradually invested its excess on-balance liquidity into interest earning assets.  These purchases were partially offset by $6,634,000 of securities being called, matured, sold or paid down and the sale of $4,850,000 securities in December 2010. The yield on average security balances decreased 33 basis points in the first quarter of 2011 compared to 2010.  First quarter 2011 investment yields were impacted by the sales of higher yielding securities in December 2010 and the comparatively lower yields of new securities acquired in the current rate environment.

 

Loan average balances decreased $34,550,000 (12.9%) combined with a 7 basis point decrease in yield in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period last year. The largest decline in terms of average balances was in commercial loans, the majority of our loan portfolio, which decreased $29,414,000 (12.7%) in the first three months of 2011 compared to 2010, while the yield remained the same.  Commercial loans have continued to decrease due to receipt of scheduled payments, charge offs and decreased loan origination activities.  It is expected that continued efforts to manage the Bank’s regulatory capital levels (i.e., shrinking the Bank’s size) will further decrease both average loan balances and net interest income in future periods.  In addition, the renewal of maturing loans in the current lower rate environment has exerted downward pressure on average loan portfolio yields.

 

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Loan yields in 2011 continue to be negatively impacted by the elevated level of nonperforming loans.  Management expects the average balance of nonperforming loans to continue to remain high in 2011, adversely impacting net interest income.  Moreover, competitive pressures as well as the weakened local economy have had, and are expected to continue to have, a negative impact on commercial balances and yields. 

 

Interest Bearing Liabilities/Interest Expense 

Interest expense on deposits for the first quarter of 2011 decreased $258,000 (36.4%) compared to the first quarter of 2010.  This was the result of lower cost of funds due to lower interest rates paid on deposits of 30 basis points combined with lower average deposit balances of $35,221,000 (14.4%).

 

The Bank had no outstanding borrowed funds at March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.     

 

Liquidity

Liquidity risk is the risk of the Corporation being unable to meet current and future financial obligations in a timely manner. Liquidity is managed to ensure stable, reliable and cost-effective sources of funds to satisfy demand for credit, deposit withdrawals and investment opportunities. The Corporation relies primarily on a large, stable core deposit base and excess on-balance sheet cash positions to manage liquidity risk.  Additionally, the Corporation has access to certain wholesale funding sources (as discussed below) to manage unexpected liquidity needs.

 

The Corporation identifies, measures and monitors its liquidity profile. The profile is evaluated daily, weekly and monthly by analyzing the composition of all funding sources, reviewing projected liquidity commitments and identifying sources and uses of funds. A contingency funding plan is also prepared that details the potential erosion of funds in the event of systemic financial market crisis or institution-specific stress. In addition, the overall management of the Corporation’s liquidity position is integrated into retail deposit pricing policies to ensure a stable core deposit base.

 

Asset liquidity for financial institutions typically consists of cash and cash equivalents, certificates of deposit and investment securities available for sale. These categories totaled $60.9 million at March 31, 2011 or about 20.7% of total assets. This compares to $67.8 million or about 22.2% of total assets at year end 2010.  Liquidity is important for financial institutions because of their need to meet loan funding commitments and depositor withdrawal requests. Liquidity can vary significantly on a daily basis based on customer activity.

 

Of the Corporation’s liquid assets at March 31, 2011, investment securities with a fair value of approximately $35,006,000 were pledged to secure borrowing availability on a line of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, public deposits and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

 

Deposits are the principal source of funds for the Bank.  Management monitors rates at other financial institutions in the area to ascertain that its rates are competitive in the market.  Management also attempts to offer a wide variety of products to meet the needs of its customers.  The makeup of the Bank’s “Large Certificates”, which are generally considered to be more volatile and sensitive to changes in rates, consist principally of local depositors known to the Bank. The Bank had Large Certificates totaling approximately $36,000,000 at March 31, 2011 and $35,000,000 at December 31, 2010.  The Bank had $3.4 million of brokered deposits at March 31, 2011.  Due to the Bank’s capital classification as “undercapitalized” at March 31, 2011, these brokered deposits may not be renewed or additional brokered deposits issued without prior approval of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).  See “Capital” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for further details.

 

It is Bank management’s intention to handle unexpected liquidity needs through its cash and cash equivalents, FHLBI borrowings, or Federal Reserve discount borrowings. At March 31, 2011, the Bank had a $28,000,000 line of credit available at the FHLBI for which the Bank has pledged investment securities and certain commercial and consumer loans secured by residential real estate as collateral.  The Bank also had an $18,000,000 line of credit available at the Federal Reserve for which the Bank has pledged certain commercial loans as collateral.  At March 31, 2011, the Bank had no borrowings outstanding against these lines of credit. 

 

Although the Bank has established these lines of credit, because of its undercapitalized status, any borrowing requests are subject to review (i.e., for purpose and repayment ability) and approval by the FHLBI and Federal Reserve.  Consequently, full borrowing availability under these existing lines may be restricted at the lender’s discretion and terms may be limited or restricted. 

 

If necessary, the Bank could also satisfy unexpected liquidity needs through repurchase agreements which would allow it to borrow from a broker, pledging investment securities as collateral. 

 

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the potential for economic losses due to future rate changes and can be reflected as a loss of future net interest income and/or a loss of current market values. The Corporation’s Asset/Liability Management Committee’s (ALCO) objective is to measure the effect on net interest income and to adjust the balance sheet to minimize the inherent risk while at the same time maximizing income. Tools used by management include the standard GAP report which reflects the repricing schedule for various asset and liability categories and an interest rate shock simulation report. The Bank has no market risk sensitive instruments held for trading purposes. However, the Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers including commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. A commitment or letter of credit is not recorded as an asset until the instrument is exercised.

 

 

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The table below shows the scheduled maturity and repricing of the Corporation’s interest sensitive assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2011:

(in thousands)

0-3

4-12

1-5

5+

Interest Rate Sensitivity

 

Months

   

Months

   

Years

   

Years

   

Total

 

Assets:

Loans

$

109,726

$

59,202

$

61,736

$

1,222 

$

231,886

Securities

1,703

5,648

27,592

8,247 

43,190

Short term investments

 

196

   

-

   

-

   

   

196

 

Total rate sensitive assets

$

111,625

$

64,850

$

89,328

$

9,469 

$

275,272

Liabilities:

NOW, Savings & MMDA

$

35,246

$

-

$

-

$

69,923 

$

105,169

Time deposits

 

19,371

   

53,332

   

28,641

   

26 

   

101,370 

Total rate sensitive liabilities

$

54,617

 

$

53,332

 

$

28,641

 

$

69,949 

 

$

206,539

 

Rate sensitivity GAP and ratios:

GAP for period

$

57,008

$

11,518

$

60,687

$

(60,480)

 

Cumulative gap

57,008

68,526

129,213

68,733 

Cumulative rate sensitive ratio

2.04

1.63

1.95

1.33 

December 31, 2010 rate sensitive ratio

1.55

1.50

1.83

1.14 

 

 

The preceding table sets forth the time periods in which earning assets and interest bearing liabilities will mature or may re-price in accordance with their contractual terms. The entire balance of savings including MMDA and NOW are not categorized as 0-3 months, although they are variable rate products.  Some of these balances are core deposits and are not considered rate sensitive.  Allocations are made to time periods based on the Bank’s historical experience and management’s analysis of industry trends.

 

In the GAP table above, the short term (one year and less) cumulative interest rate sensitivity is 163% asset sensitive as of March 31, 2011.

 

Because of the Bank’s asset sensitive position, if market interest rates increase, this positive GAP position indicates that the interest margin would be positively affected. However, GAP analysis is limited and may not provide an accurate indication of the impact of general interest rate movements on the net interest margin since repricing of various categories of assets and liabilities is subject to the Bank’s needs, competitive pressures, and the needs of the Bank’s customers. In addition, various assets and liabilities indicated as repricing within the same period may in fact reprice at different times within the period and at different rate indices.  Due to these inherent limitations in the GAP analysis, the Corporation also utilizes simulation modeling, which measures the impact of upward and downward movements of interest rates on interest margin.  This modeling indicates that a 100 basis point gradual decrease in interest rates would decrease net interest income by approximately 1.07% in the first year, while a 200 basis point increase in interest rates would increase net interest income by approximately 0.69% in the first year. This is influenced by the assumptions regarding how quickly and to what extent liabilities will reprice with an increase in interest rates.

 

Loans

 

(in thousands)

First Quarter

Provision for Loan Losses

      2011     

2010

Total

$              800

$           1,200

 

 

The provision for loan losses for the first quarter of 2011 was $800,000 compared to $1,200,000 for the first quarter of 2010.  The reduction in provision expense was primarily associated with reduced charge offs, a decrease in nonperforming loans, stabilizing real estate values on problem credits and continued shrinkage in the overall loan portfolio relative to the conditions faced by the Bank one year ago.

 

Loan charge offs totaled $1,329,000 for the first quarter 2011 compared to $1,550,000 and $4,646,000 for the quarters ended December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively.  Charge offs incurred during the first quarter of 2011 were the lowest level experienced by the Bank since the first quarter of 2008.  The charge offs for each period have largely been driven by declines in the value of real estate securing our loans.  In recent quarters, however, the velocity of the value decline has been slowing, thereby translating into a decline in charge offs.  There were no loans transferred to other real estate during the quarter ended March 31, 2011 compared to $20,000 and $2,710,000 transferred to ORE during the quarters ended December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively.

 

In recent quarters we have experienced a decline in the pace of commercial loans migrating to lower loan risk grades, which receive higher allocations in our allowance for loan loss analysis.  We have also experienced an improvement in the quality of some credits resulting in improved loan grades and lower reserve allocations.  Management considered these factors in conjunction with its quarterly analysis of the loan portfolio to identify and quantify the level of credit risk to estimate losses to determine the recorded provision expense of $800,000 for the first three months of 2011 and the level of the allowance for loan losses of $13,734,000 at March 31, 2011. 

 

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Loans and Asset Quality

 

The following table shows the balance and percentage composition of loans as of:

 

(in thousands)

March 31, 2011

December 31, 2010

Secured by real estate:

 

Balances

   

Percent

 

Balances

   

Percent

 

Residential first mortgage

$

24,251

10.5

%

$

24,546

10.4

%

Residential home equity/other junior liens

14,109

6.1

%

14,967

6.4

%

Construction, land development and other land loans

19,253

8.3

%

19,641

8.3

%

Multifamily residential properties

2,344

1.0

%

2,364

1.0

%

Owner-occupied nonfarm, nonresidential properties

62,771

27.0

%

63,315

26.8

%

Other nonfarm, nonresidential properties

88,069

38.0

%

89,327

37.8

%

Commercial

15,799

6.8

%

16,196

6.9

%

Consumer

4,273

1.8

%

4,499

1.9

%

Other

 

1,220

   

0.5

%

 

1,285

   

0.5

%

Total gross loans

232,089

 

100.0

%

236,140

100.0

%

Net unearned fees

 

(203

)

 

(202

)

Total loans

$

231,886

$

235,938

 

At March 31, 2011, total loans decreased $4,051,000 (1.7%) from December 31, 2010. During the first three months of 2011, loans secured by construction, land development and other land loans decreased $388,000 (2.0%), loans secured by nonresidential properties (owner occupied and nonowner occupied) decreased $1,802,000 (1.2%) and commercial loans decreased $397,000 (2.4%), and loans secured by consumer real estate decreased $1,153,000 (2.9%).

 

In general, the decrease in all portfolio segments was primarily attributable to the receipt of scheduled payments which has served to reduce the Bank’s asset size and facilitate management of our regulatory capital ratios, while reducing concentrations in higher stress real estate secured loans.  In addition, charge offs totaling $1,329,000, taken primarily on impaired loans with previously established specific reserves, contributed to the $4,051,000 decrease in loans.  These factors, coupled with limited demand for new loans by credit worthy borrowers, have curbed net portfolio growth.

 

The future size of the loan portfolio is dependent on a number of economic, competitive, and regulatory factors faced by the Bank.  In light of the economic and regulatory challenges currently impacting the Bank, we anticipate continued and managed shrinkage of the loan portfolio in subsequent quarters of 2011.  Further declines in loans, restrictions on the Bank’s ability to make new loans or competition that leads to lower relative pricing on new loans could adversely impact our operating results.

 

Nonperforming assets consist of loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis, loans contractually past due 90 days or more as to interest or principal payments (but not included in nonaccrual loans), and other real estate which has been acquired primarily through foreclosure and is actively managed through the time of disposition to minimize loss.  The aggregate amount of nonperforming loans and other nonperforming assets are presented below:

 

(in thousands)

March 31,

December 31,

March 31,

2011

2010

2010

Nonaccrual loans

 $           31,805

 $                     30,858

 $           38,725

90 days or more past due and still accruing

 -  

 -  

 -  

Total nonperforming loans

 31,805

 30,858

 38,725

Other real estate owned

 3,519

 4,294

 6,279

Total nonperforming assets

 $           35,324

 $                     35,152

 $           45,004

Nonperforming loans as a percent of  total loans

13.72%

13.08%

14.80%

Allowance for loan losses as a percent of nonperforming loans

43.18%

45.27%

40.80%

Nonperforming assets as a percent of total loans and other real estate

15.01%

14.63%

16.80%

 

Nonperforming loans at March 31, 2011 increased $947,000 from December 31, 2010 and decreased $6,920,000 from $38,725,000 reported at March 31, 2010.  The decrease from March 31, 2010 results from the combination of charge offs recorded on collateral dependent loans, the upgrade of certain loans now demonstrating both improved cash flows and established payment history following the culmination of successful work-outs and/or restructurings, the migration of loans to other real estate owned, and continued payments received from borrowers, which in aggregate, exceeded newly identified nonperforming loans.  The net increase of $947,000 in nonperforming loans during the first quarter of 2011 primarily resulted from the transfer of a commercial real estate loan relationship to nonaccrual status based on projected cash flow weaknesses, despite all loans in the relationship paying current at March 31, 2011.

 

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Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans were 13.72% at March 31, 2011 compared to 13.08% at December 31, 2010, and 14.80% at March 31, 2010.  Management continues to focus on reducing the level of nonperforming assets and making improvements in asset quality.

 

As of March 31, 2011, approximately $17,842,000 (56.1%) of nonperforming loans are making scheduled payments on their loans.  Management closely monitors each of these performing nonperforming loans to identify opportunities where workout efforts or restructuring may improve borrowers’ credit risk profiles to facilitate a return to accrual status for credits with sustained repayment histories.  All nonperforming loans are reviewed regularly for collectability and uncollectible balances are promptly charged off.

 

Management regularly evaluates the condition of problem credits and when reduced cash flows coupled with collateral shortfalls are evident, the loans are placed on nonaccrual.  In addition, loans are generally placed on nonaccrual when principal or interest is past due ninety days or more.  If management believes there is significant risk of not collecting full principal and interest, we may elect to place the loan on nonaccrual even if the borrower is current.  Based on the existing level of problem loans, we anticipate that other real estate owned may increase as the Bank manages through the problem loan portfolio and borrowers continue to face financial difficulties and tight credit markets.

 

At March 31, 2011, impaired loans totaled approximately $28,831,000 representing specifically identified loans in nonaccrual status, other than homogeneous smaller commercial, residential, and consumer loans, and included $4,877,000 of commercial troubled debt restructurings.  Specific reserves assigned to impaired loans at March 31, 2011 aggregated to $7,000,000.  Impaired loans without specific reserve allocations totaled $5,502,000, indicating that the loans are well collateralized at this time.

 

Total troubled debt restructured loans totaled $7,753,000 at March 31, 2011, of which $7,053,000 were included in nonaccrual loans and $2,468,000 were nonperforming commercial real estate restructurings.  Troubled-debt restructured loans accrue interest if the borrower complies with the revised terms and conditions and has demonstrated sustained repayment performance consistent with the modified terms for a minimum of six consecutive payment cycles after the restructuring date.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

 

The allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2011 was $13,734,000, a decrease of $236,000 compared to $13,970,000 at December 31, 2010.  The allowance for loan losses represented 5.92% of gross loans at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and provided a coverage ratio to nonperforming loans of 43.2% and 45.3% at each respective period-end.

 

Management estimates the required allowance balance based on past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio segments and concentrations, information about specific borrower situations, estimated collateral values, economic conditions and trends, and other factors. Allocations of the allowance are made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off.  Management continually analyzes portfolio risk to refine the process of effective risk identification and measurement for determination of what it believes is an adequate allowance for loan losses.  When all of these factors were considered, management determined that the $800,000 provision for the first three months of 2011 and the $13,734,000 allowance as of March 31, 2011 were appropriate.

 

Given the significant portion of our loans that are secured by real estate, our portfolio continues to be sensitive to the weakened economic conditions in Southeast Michigan and the Bank’s market area, and is especially impacted by depressed real estate values.  In response, each quarter our portfolio management practices continue to analyze and quantify risk within all segments of our portfolio to ensure effective problem loan identification procedures.  Our practice is to obtain updated appraisals on criticized loans secured by real estate and apply appropriate discounting practices based on perceived declines in market value.

 

Although updated appraisals received during more recent quarters indicated that property values for collateral on our impaired loans continue to be depressed, the appraisals did not reflect the extent of value erosion relative to that experienced in prior quarters.  At present, the weak Michigan economy and historically high unemployment levels continue to delay signs of economic recovery in our market area.  Consequently, we have continued to allocate reserves for these risks and uncertainties, resulting in reserves well above normal levels. 

 

If the economy continues to weaken and/or real estate values decline further, nonperforming loans may increase in subsequent quarters.  Due to the uncertainty of future economic conditions and the decline in real estate values, the provision for loan losses for the balance of 2011 may continue to be impacted by the Bank’s concentration in real estate secured loans and stabilization in the overall economy.  While we have considered these factors when determining the level of reserves, it is difficult to accurately predict future economic events, especially in the current environment. 

 

The allowance consists of specific and general components.  The specific component relates to loans that are classified as nonaccrual or renegotiated.  For such loans that are also classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan are lower than the carrying value of that loan.  The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience, adjusted for qualitative factors used to reflect changes in the portfolio’s collectability not captured by historical loss data.

 

The methodology for measuring the appropriate level of allowance and related provision for loan losses relies on several key elements, which include specific allowances for loans considered impaired, general allowances for non-impaired commercial loans based on our internal loan grading system, and general allocations based on historical trends for homogeneous loan groups with similar risk characteristics.

 

The general allowance allocated to non-impaired commercial loans was based on the internal risk grade of such loans and their assigned portfolio segment, as primarily determined based on underlying collateral; and, if real estate secured, the type of real estate. 

 

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Each risk grade within a portfolio is assigned a loss allocation factor.  The higher a risk grade, the greater the assigned loss allocation percentage.  Accordingly, changes in the risk grades of loans affect the amount of the allowance allocation.

 

Our loss factors are determined based on our actual loss history by loan grade and adjusted for significant qualitative factors that, in management’s judgment, affect the collectability of the portfolio at the analysis date.  We use a rolling 24 month charge off history as the base for our computation which is weighted to give emphasis to more recent quarters. 

 

Groups of homogeneous loans, such as residential real estate loans, home equity and home equity lines of credit, and consumer loans receive allowance allocations based on loan type, primarily determined based on historical loss experience rather than by risk grade.  These allocations are adjusted for consideration of general economic and business conditions, credit quality and delinquency trends, collateral values, and recent loss experience for these similar pools of loans.

 

Although management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses based on information known at a given point in time, as facts and circumstances change, the provision and resulting allowance may also change.  While we believe that our allowance for loan loss analysis has identified all probable losses inherent in the portfolio at March 31, 2011, there can be no assurance that all losses have been identified or that the amount of the allowance is sufficient. 

 

(in thousands)

First Quarter

Noninterest Income

2011

2010

Total

 $                 712

 $                 847

 

 

Noninterest income includes service charges and other fee income, trust income, gain on sale of loans, and other miscellaneous income. 

 

Service charges and other fee income totaled $627,000 in the first quarter of 2011, compared to $774,000 in the same quarter of 2010.  The  decrease of $147,000 (19.0%) from 2010 was due to lower nonsufficient fund fees resulting from the impact of Regulation E on the Bank’s overdraft protection services which became effective in August 2010, lower consumer loan late fees, lower service charges on sold mortgages, lower mortgage application fees and lower merchant discount fees. These unfavorable variances were partially offset by higher ATM network income.  

 

Trust income was $54,000 in the first quarter of 2011 compared to $72,000 in the same quarter of 2010.  The decrease of $18,000 (25.2%) from 2010 resulted from fewer assets under management.   

 

In the first quarter of 2011 the Bank recognized gains of $31,000 on the sale of the government guaranteed portions of two SBA loans. 

 

(in thousands)

First Quarter

Noninterest Expense

2011

2010

Total

 $               2,911

 $               3,353

 

 

Noninterest expense totaled $2,911,000 in the first quarter of 2011 compared to $3,353,000 for the same quarter of 2010.  The decrease of $441,000 (13.2%) from the same prior year period resulted from reductions in salaries and benefits, FDIC assessment fees, professional fees, loan and collection expenses and insurance expense. Due to the challenging economic environment, management continues its focus on initiatives to reduce and contain noninterest expense.

 

The most significant component of noninterest expense is salaries and employee benefits. In the first quarter of 2011, salaries and employee benefits decreased $187,000 (13.4%) to $1,212,000, from $1,399,000 in 2010.  This was primarily due to decreases in salaries of $169,000 (14.4%), contracted payroll of $28,000 (67.8%), and FICA taxes of $13,000 (15.0%).  The decrease in salary and wage expense resulted from leaner staffing levels and a vacant management position relative to the same period in 2010.  Contracted payroll was lower in 2011 due to reduced commercial loan workout staffing levels coupled with a reduction in the number and velocity of newly identified higher stress, problem credits relative to the first quarter of 2010.     

 

Occupancy expense decreased $13,000 (4.7%) in the first quarter of 2011 due to lower repairs and maintenance costs, lower property taxes and lower depreciation, partially offset by higher utility costs. Repairs and maintenance expense was elevated in the first quarter of 2010 due one-time signage and drive-in repairs.   

 

Equipment expense decreased $11,000 (12.5%) in the first quarter of 2011 due to lower depreciation and equipment maintenance, partially offset by higher equipment rental expense.  Depreciation expense decreased from 2010 as certain equipment at the Branches and Operations Center became fully depreciated.  Equipment maintenance expense was lower due to the timing, extent and nature of maintenance costs incurred in the first quarter of 2011 compared to 2010. Higher equipment rental expense was reported in the first quarter of 2011 due to rental of certain components of the new phone system which was installed during 2010.  

 

Professional and service fees decreased $40,000 (10.2%) in the first quarter of 2011 primarily due to lower legal expenses and auditing fees.  The decrease in legal fees correlates with the decreased volume of nonperforming loans and reduced legal assistance required on regulatory issues compared to the same period in 2010.  Audit and accounting fees for the first quarter of 2010 exceeded the same period in 2011 due to fee adjustments related to financial reform legislation and reduced audit scopes not recognized until later in 2010.  In addition, 2011 accounting and audit fees were also reduced for lower than anticipated fees related to 2010 services, adjusted in the first quarter of 2011.

 

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FDIC assessment fees decreased $31,000 (8.8%) in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of 2010 due to a lower assessment base (deposit levels) for the respective periods and termination of the FDIC’s Transaction Account Guarantee Program effective December 31, 2010 in which the Bank previously participated and incurred additional deposit insurance fees.

 

As a FDIC insured institution, we are required to pay deposit insurance premium assessments to the FDIC.  Under the FDIC’s current risk-based assessment system for deposit insurance premiums, all insured depository institutions are placed into one of four categories and assessed insurance premiums based primarily on their level of capital and supervisory evaluations.  Deposit insurance assessments currently range from 0.07% to 0.78% of average domestic deposits, depending on an institution’s risk classification and other factors.  Effective beginning April 1, 2011, banks are charged FDIC insurance premiums based on net assets (defined as the quarter to date average daily total assets less the quarter to date average daily Tier 1 capital) rather than based on average domestic deposits.  Initial base assessment rates will vary from 0.05% to 0.35% of net assets and may be adjusted between negative 0.025% and positive .010% for an unsecured debt adjustment and a brokered deposit adjustment.  Assuming that we remain in the same risk category, we expect that this new FDIC assessment system will result in a decline in our deposit insurance premium.

 

Insurance expense decreased $14,000 (8.6%) in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of 2010. The decrease reflects cost savings realized from the September 2010 and March 2011 re-write and placement of the Corporation’s insurance policies with different carriers to enhance coverages and reduce premiums.

 

Loan collection and foreclosed property expenses primarily includes collection costs related to nonperforming and delinquent loans, including costs incurred to protect the Bank’s interest in collateral securing problem loans prior to taking title to the property, and carrying costs related to other real estate.  Total expense decreased $114,000 (42.8 %) in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of 2010.  The decrease is primarily due to fewer new problem loans identified in 2011 and a decrease in the volume of other real estate owned during the first quarter of 2011 relative to the same period in 2010.

 

During the first quarter of 2011, net loss on the sale/write-down of ORE totaled $25,000 and included net loss on the sale of ORE properties of $7,000 and valuation write-downs of $18,000.    

 

Other expense decreased $11,000 (8.2%) in the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of 2010 due to reductions in postage, marketing, community contributions, and other losses. These favorable variances were partially offset by higher expenses related to education and the timing of business development expenses incurred in 2011. 

 

(in thousands)

First Quarter

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

2011

2010

Total

 $                    -  

 $                (61)

 

 

In the first quarter of 2010, the Corporation recorded a federal income tax benefit to reduce its deferred tax valuation allowance established on previously recorded deferred tax assets.  The tax benefit resulted from adjustment of the deferred tax liability related to appreciation in the Corporation’s available for sale investment portfolio.  The Corporation also recorded a deferred tax valuation allowance on the tax benefit related to the loss recognized during the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 due to the uncertainty of future taxable income necessary to fully realize the recorded net deferred tax asset.

 

Capital

The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in the initiation of certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct, material effect on the Corporation’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation and the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The Corporation’s and the Bank’s capital classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators with regard to components, risk weightings, and other factors.

 

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA) required that the federal regulatory agencies adopt regulations defining five capital tiers for banks:

 

Total

Tier 1

Risk-Based

Risk-Based

Capital Ratio

Capital Ratio

Leverage Ratio

Well capitalized

10% or above

6% or above

5% or above

Adequately capitalized

8% or above

4% or above

4% or above

Undercapitalized

Less than 8%

Less than 4%

Less than 4%

Significantly undercapitalized

Less than 6%

Less than 3%

Less than 3%

Critically undercapitalized

 -

 -

A ratio of tangible equity

to total assets of 2% or less

 

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Corporation and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined).

 

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The Corporation’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios are presented as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 in the following table:

 

Actual

Minimum for
Capital Adequacy Purposes

To be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provision

As of March 31, 2011

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)

Bank

 $     13,359,000

5.59%

 $     19,127,000

8%

 $     23,908,000

10%

FNBH Bancorp

 13,297,000

5.56%

 19,127,000

8%

  N/A 

N/A

Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)

Bank

 10,234,000

4.28%

 9,653,000

4%

 14,345,000

6%

FNBH Bancorp

 10,172,000

4.25%

 9,563,000

4%

 N/A

N/A

Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)

Bank

 10,234,000

3.40%

 12,050,000

4%

 15,062,000

5%

FNBH Bancorp

 10,172,000

3.38%

 12,050,000

4%

 N/A

N/A

As of December 31, 2010

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)

Bank

 $     13,632,000

5.58%

 $     19,530,000

8%

$     24,412,000

10%

FNBH Bancorp

 13,580,000

5.56%

 19,530,000

8%

 N/A

N/A

Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)

Bank

10,442,000

4.28%

9,765,000

4%

14,647,000

6%

FNBH Bancorp

10,390,000

4.26%

9,765,000

4%

 N/A

N/A

Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)

Bank

10,442,000

3.50%

11,919,000

4%

14,898,000

5%

FNBH Bancorp

10,390,000

3.49%

11,919,000

4%

 N/A

N/A

 

The OCC has established the following minimum capital standards for national banks: a leverage requirement consisting of a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to total average assets of 3% for the most highly-rated banks, with minimum requirements of 4% to 5% for all others, and a risk-based capital requirement consisting of a minimum ratio of total capital to total risk-weighted assets of 8%, at least one-half of which must be Tier 1 capital. Tier 1 capital consists principally of shareholders’ equity. These capital requirements are minimum requirements. Higher capital levels will be required if warranted by the particular circumstances or risk profiles of individual institutions.  Federal law provides the federal banking regulators with broad power to take prompt corrective action to resolve the problems of undercapitalized institutions.

 

On September 24, 2009, the Bank consented to the issuance of a Consent Order (the “Consent Order”) with the OCC.  Pursuant to the Consent Order, the Bank was required to achieve and maintain total capital equal to 11% of risk weighted assets and Tier 1 capital equal to at least 8.5% of adjusted total assets by January 22, 2010.  At March 31, 2011 and through the current date, the Bank’s capital ratios are and continue to be significantly below the increased minimum requirements imposed by the OCC.  In light of the Bank’s continued losses and capital position at March 31, 2011, it is reasonable to anticipate further regulatory enforcement action by either the OCC or FDIC.

 

In addition and as a result of noncompliance with certain terms of the Consent Order, the Bank is categorized as “significantly undercapitalized” for Prompt Corrective Action purposes, as described in Note 2 of the 2010 Annual Report contained in the Corporation’s report on Form 10-K filing.  The Prompt Corrective Action provisions impose certain restrictions on institutions that are undercapitalized.  The restrictions become increasingly more severe as an institution’s capital category declines from undercapitalized to critically undercapitalized.

 

During 2010 and through the current date, we have worked with financial and legal advisors to pursue various transactions that would provide additional capital to the Bank, including ongoing negotiations with several potential investors.  Although we have not yet received any firm commitments for new capital, we continue to negotiate the terms of a potential investment in the Corporation with interested investors.  However, the Corporation’s alternatives for additional capital are somewhat limited.  The ongoing liquidity concerns in the broader market and the loss of confidence in financial institutions will likely serve to increase our cost of funding and further limit our access to capital.  We may not be able to raise the necessary capital on favorable terms, or at all.  An inability to raise capital would likely have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.  Management’s future plans in response to the Bank’s undercapitalized regulatory classification and the need to raise additional capital pursuant to the Consent Order are described more fully in Note 2 of the 2010 Annual Report contained in the Corporation’s report on Form 10-K filing.

 

The Corporation’s ability to pay dividends is subject to various regulatory and state law requirements. Due to the Bank’s financial condition, the Bank cannot pay a dividend to the Corporation without the prior approval of the OCC. The Corporation suspended, indefinitely, the payment of dividends in the third quarter of 2008 due to the Bank’s inability to pay dividends to the holding company and insufficient cash at the holding company to pay the dividends.

 

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Pursuant to the results of examinations of the Corporation by the Federal Reserve in January 2011 and November 2009, the Corporation is considered a troubled institution due to the critically deficient condition of its subsidiary Bank. As such, the Federal Reserve has required the Corporation to take action to support the Bank, which principally involves a capital infusion sufficient to satisfy minimum capital ratios imposed on the Bank. In addition, the Corporation must receive prior approval from the Federal Reserve before the payment of dividends, issuance of debt, or redemption of stock.  Additional restrictions imposed on the Corporation by the Federal Reserve relate to changes in the composition of board members, the employment of senior executive officers or changes in the responsibilities of senior executive officers, and limitations on indemnification and severance payments.

 

As a result of the Bank's current inability to pay dividends to the Corporation, the Corporation has an insufficient level of resources and cash flows to meet operational liquidity needs. Also, the Bank is prohibited from paying expenses on behalf of the Corporation. To resolve the Corporation's illiquidity and the deficient capital levels at the Corporation and the Bank, the Corporation's board of directors plans to complete a timely recapitalization of the Corporation and provide interim funding, as necessary, should the recapitalization require more time than contemplated.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

The Corporation maintains critical accounting policies for the valuation of investment securities, the allowance for loan losses, and income taxes.  Refer to Notes 1c, 1e and 1k of the December 31, 2010 Consolidated Financial Statements as included in Form 10-K for additional information on critical accounting policies.

 

Contractual Obligations

The Bank had outstanding irrevocable standby letters of credit, which carry a maximum potential commitment of approximately $92,000 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.  These letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  The majority of these letters of credit are short-term guarantees of one year or less, although some have maturities which extend as long as two years.  The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers.  The Bank primarily holds real estate as collateral supporting those commitments for which collateral is deemed necessary.  The extent of collateral held on those commitments at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, where there is collateral, was in excess of the committed amount.  A letter of credit is not recorded on the balance sheet unless a customer fails to perform.

 

New Accounting Standards

In July 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-20, Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses. The ASU amends FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ Topic 310, Receivables, to improve the disclosures that an entity provides about the credit quality of its financing receivables and the related allowance for credit losses. As a result of these amendments, an entity is required to disaggregate, by portfolio segment or class of financing receivable, certain existing disclosures and provide certain new disclosures about its financing receivables and related allowance for credit losses. For public entities, the disclosures as of the end of a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. The disclosures about activity that occurs during a reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010 and have been added to Note 4.

 

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. This standard requires new disclosures on the amount and reason for transfers in and out of Level 1 and 2 recurring fair value measurements. The standard also requires disclosure of activities (i.e., on a gross basis), including purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements, in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair value recurring measurements. The standard clarifies existing disclosure requirements on levels of disaggregation and disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques. The new disclosures regarding Level 1 and 2 fair value measurements and clarification of existing disclosures are effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2009. The disclosures about the reconciliation of information in Level 3 recurring fair value measurements are required for periods beginning after December 15, 2010. Adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our quarterly disclosures.

 

The FASB has issued ASU 2011-02, A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring (April 2011).  This ASU provides guidance for companies when determining whether a loan modification is a trouble debt restructuring.  The ASU also provides additional disclosure requirements.  It is effective for public companies for interim and annual periods beginning on or after June 15, 2011.  The Corporation has not yet completed evaluating the impact of ASU 2011-02 on its consolidated financial statements.

 

Recent Legislative Developments

In July 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law.  Uncertainty remains as to the ultimate impact of the new law, which could have a material adverse impact either on the financial services industry as a whole, or on the Corporation’s and Bank’s business, results of operations and financial condition.  This new federal law contains a number of provisions that could affect the Corporation and the Bank.  For example, the law:

 

·         Makes national banks (such as the Bank) and their subsidiaries subject to a number of state laws that were previously preempted by federal laws;

 

·         Imposes new restrictions on how mortgage brokers and loan originators may be compensated;

 

·         Establishes a new federal consumer protection agency that will have broad authority to develop and implement rules regarding most consumer financial products;

 

·         Creates new rules affecting corporate governance and executive compensation at all publicly traded companies (such as the Corporation);

 

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·        Broadens the base for FDIC insurance assessments and makes other changes to federal deposit insurance, including permanently increasing FDIC deposit insurance coverage to $250,000; and

 

·        Allows depository institutions to pay interest on business checking accounts

 

Many of these provisions are not yet effective and are subject to implementation by various regulatory agencies.  As a result, the actual impact this new law will have on the Bank's business is not yet known.  However, this law and any other changes to laws applicable to the financial industry may impact the profitability of the Bank's business activities or change certain of its business practices and may expose the Corporation and the Bank to additional costs, including increased compliance costs, and require the investment of significant management attention and resources.  As a result, this law may negatively affect the business and future financial performance of the Corporation and the Bank.

 

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

There has been no material change in the market risk faced by the Corporation since December 31, 2010.  For information regarding our risk factors, refer to the FNBH Bancorp, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

 

(a)     Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

With the participation of management, the Corporation’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(e) and 15d – 15(e)) for the period ended March 31, 2011, have concluded that, as of such date, the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

(b)     Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2011 there were no changes in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

There were no sales or repurchases of stock by the Corporation for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

 

Item 6.  Exhibits

 

          The following exhibits (listed by number corresponding to the Exhibit Table as Item 601 in Regulation S-K) are filed with this report:

 

31.1        Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of FNBH Bancorp, Inc. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

31.2        Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of FNBH Bancorp, Inc. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

32.1        Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of FNBH Bancorp, Inc. pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).

32.2        Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of FNBH Bancorp, Inc. pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).      

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

               

 

 

FNBH BANCORP, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Ronald L. Long

 

Ronald L. Long

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Mark J. Huber

 

Mark J. Huber

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Date:  May 16, 2011

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