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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2012

 

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 0-18279

 

Tri-County Financial Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   52-1652138
(State of other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)
     
3035 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, Maryland   20601
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(301) 645-5601

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

Not applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x   No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes x   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. (Check one):

 

Large Accelerated Filer ¨ Accelerated Filer ¨
Non-accelerated Filer ¨ Smaller Reporting Company x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ¨   No x

 

As of April 30, 2012, the registrant had 3,041,582 shares of common stock outstanding.

 

 
 

 

TRI-COUNTY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

 

FORM 10-Q

 

INDEX

 

  Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
   
Item 1 – Financial Statements (Unaudited)  
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 3
   
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income - Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 4
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 5
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
   
Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 31
   
Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 44
   
Item 4 – Controls and Procedures 44
   
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION  
   
Item 1 – Legal Proceedings 45
   
Item 1A – Risk Factors 45
   
Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 45
   
Item 3 – Defaults Upon Senior Securities 45
   
Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures 45
   
Item 5 – Other Information 45
   
Item 6 – Exhibits 45
   
SIGNATURES 46

 

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PART I FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ITEM I. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

TRI-COUNTY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS MARCH 31, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2012   2011 
   (Unaudited)     
Assets          
Cash and due from banks  $10,830,866   $13,074,091 
Federal funds sold   370,000    5,040,000 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks   563,011    1,004,098 
Securities available for sale (AFS), at fair value   34,147,730    41,827,612 
Securities held to maturity (HTM), at amortized cost   140,636,265    153,516,839 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock - at cost   5,988,900    5,587,000 
Loans receivable - net of allowance for loan losses of $7,915,798 and $7,655,041   722,942,471    710,088,775 
Premises and equipment, net   17,963,404    16,440,902 
Foreclosed real estate   4,467,834    5,028,513 
Accrued interest receivable   2,996,328    3,027,784 
Investment in bank owned life insurance   18,257,291    18,098,085 
Other assets   9,427,404    10,746,024 
           
Total Assets  $968,591,504   $983,479,723 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity          
Deposits          
Noninterest-bearing deposits  $78,817,029   $81,097,622 
Interest-bearing deposits   726,872,082    746,155,579 
Total deposits   805,689,111    827,253,201 
Short-term borrowings   7,000,000    - 
Long-term debt   60,564,433    60,576,595 
Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in junior subordinated debentures   12,000,000    12,000,000 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   6,643,551    8,195,829 
           
Total Liabilities   891,897,095    908,025,625 
           
Stockholders' Equity          
Preferred Stock, Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual, Series C - par value $1,000; authorized 20,000; issued 20,000   20,000,000    20,000,000 
Common stock - par value $.01; authorized - 15,000,000 shares; Issued 3,045,949 and 3,026,557 shares, respectively   30,459    30,266 
Additional paid in capital   17,635,165    17,367,403 
Retained earnings   39,762,446    38,712,194 
Accumulated other comprehensive gain   247,693    289,599 
Unearned ESOP shares   (981,354)   (945,364)
           
Total Stockholders’ Equity   76,694,409    75,454,098 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  $968,591,504   $983,479,723 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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TRI-COUNTY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2012   2011 
Interest and Dividend Income          
Loans, including fees  $9,224,883   $8,860,571 
Taxable interest and dividends on investment securities   881,817    969,837 
Interest on deposits with banks   1,684    1,382 
Total Interest and Dividend Income   10,108,384    9,831,790 
           
Interest Expenses          
Deposits   2,412,342    2,608,520 
Short-term borrowings   15,841    14,433 
Long-term debt   595,502    599,364 
Total Interest Expenses   3,023,685    3,222,317 
           
Net Interest Income   7,084,699    6,609,473 
Provision for loan losses   341,074    2,005,830 
Net Interest Income After Provision For Loan Losses   6,743,625    4,603,643 
           
Noninterest Income          
Loan appraisal, credit and miscellaneous charges   181,314    158,098 
Net losses on sale of foreclosed real estate   (96,917)   - 
Income from bank owned life insurance   159,206    159,695 
Service charges   536,512    426,959 
Gain on sale of loans held for sale   65,975    25,575 
Total Noninterest Income   846,090    770,327 
           
Noninterest Expenses          
Salary and employee benefits   3,319,866    2,751,474 
Occupancy expense   437,472    417,391 
Advertising   80,008    118,696 
Data processing expense   368,440    282,753 
Professional fees   225,209    217,088 
Depreciation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment   134,925    99,529 
Telephone communications   43,774    42,024 
Office supplies   62,062    38,791 
FDIC insurance   443,615    326,319 
Valuation allowance on foreclosed real estate   300,000    315,883 
Other   482,048    501,276 
Total Noninterest Expenses   5,897,419    5,111,224 
           
Income before income taxes   1,692,296    262,746 
Income tax expense   587,043    21,248 
Net Income  $1,105,253   $241,498 
Preferred stock dividends   50,000    211,733 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders  $1,055,253   $29,765 
           
Net Income  $1,105,253   $241,498 
Other comprehensive income net of tax:          
Net unrealized holding losses arising during period   (41,906)   (97,450)
Comprehensive income  $1,063,347   $144,048 
           
Earnings Per Common Share          
Basic  $0.35   $0.01 
Diluted   0.35    0.01 
Cash dividends declared per common share  $0.40   $0.40 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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TRI-COUNTY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012   2011 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net income  $1,105,253   $241,498 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:          
           
Provision for loan losses   341,074    2,005,830 
Depreciation and amortization   249,149    214,957 
Loans originated for resale   (1,718,600)   (1,476,600)
Proceeds from sale of loans originated for sale   1,774,555    1,491,984 
Gain on sale of loans held for sale   (65,975)   (25,575)
Net loss on the sale of foreclosed real estate   96,917    - 
Net amortization of premium/discount on investment securities   116,842    45,142 
Increase in foreclosed real estate valuation allowance   300,000    315,883 
Increase in cash surrender of bank owned life insurance   (159,206)   (159,695)
Deferred income tax benefit   (333,582)   (37,136)
Decrease (Increase) in accrued interest receivable   31,456    (206,567)
Stock based compensation   201,060    241,036 
(Decrease) Increase in deferred loan fees   (33,169)   75,657 
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses, other liabilities   (1,552,278)   (1,151,934)
Decrease (Increase) in other assets   1,673,791    (1,738,166)
           
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities   2,027,287    (163,686)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Purchase of investment securities available for sale   (27,457)   (30,943)
Proceeds from sale, redemption or principal payments of investment securities available for sale   7,641,683    4,055,862 
Purchase of investment securities held to maturity   (849,785)   (99,951)
Proceeds from maturities or principal payments of investment securities held to maturity   13,615,678    13,367,862 
Net decrease of FHLB and Federal Reserve stock   (401,900)   (38,400)
Loans originated or acquired   (58,330,528)   (47,637,459)
Principal collected on loans   45,043,677    51,751,940 
Purchase of premises and equipment   (1,771,651)   (229,705)
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate   299,032    - 
           
Net cash provided by investing activities   5,218,749    21,139,206 

 

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TRI-COUNTY FINANCIAL CORPORATION    
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)    
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2012 AND 2011                                                                                  

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012   2011 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Net decrease in deposits  $(21,564,090)  $(2,574,582)
Payments of long-term borrowings   (12,162)   (10,011,685)
Net increase (decrease) in short term borrowings   7,000,000    (363,332)
Exercise of stock options   66,895    49,560 
Dividends paid   (55,001)   (211,733)
Net change in unearned ESOP shares   (35,990)   (32,742)
Redemption of common stock   -    (141,863)
           
Net cash used in financing activities   (14,600,348)   (13,286,377)
           
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  $(7,354,312)  $7,689,143 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - JANUARY 1   19,118,189    9,823,436 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - MARCH 31  $11,763,877   $17,512,579 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:          
Cash paid during the three months for:          
Interest  $2,941,360   $3,329,167 
Income taxes  $-   $- 
Transfer from loans to foreclosed real estate  $135,270   $1,156,723 
Issuance of common stock for payment of compensation  $201,060   $241,036 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION

General - The consolidated financial statements of Tri-County Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Community Bank of Tri-County (the “Bank”), and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, Community Mortgage Corporation of Tri-County, included herein are unaudited. However, they reflect all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring accruals that, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The balances as of December 31, 2011 have been derived from audited financial statements. There have been no significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies as disclosed in the 2011 Annual Report. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the remainder of the year or any other period. Certain previously reported amounts have been restated to conform to the 2012 presentation.

 

These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report.

 

2.NATURE OF BUSINESS

The Company provides a variety of financial services to individuals and businesses through its offices in Southern Maryland and King George, Virginia. Its primary deposit products are demand, savings and time deposits, and its primary lending products are commercial and residential mortgage loans, commercial loans, construction and land development loans, home equity and second mortgages and commercial equipment loans.

 

3.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements” and FASB ASC Topic 825, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”, which provides a framework for measuring and disclosing fair value under generally accepted accounting principles. FASB ASC Topic 820 requires disclosures about the fair value of assets and liabilities recognized in the balance sheet in periods subsequent to initial recognition, whether the measurements are made on a recurring basis (for example, available for sale investment securities) or on a nonrecurring basis (for example, impaired loans).

 

FASB ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. FASB ASC Topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

 

The Company utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and to determine fair value disclosures. Securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Company may be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring basis such as loans held for investment and certain other assets. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

 

Under FASB ASC Topic 820, the Company groups assets and liabilities at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine the fair value. These hierarchy levels are:

 

Level 1 inputs - Unadjusted quoted process in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

Level 2 inputs - Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

 

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Level 3 inputs - Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

 

Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized on the actual date of the event or circumstances that caused the transfer, which generally coincides with the Company’s monthly or quarterly valuation process.

 

There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy and the Company had no Level 3 fair value assets or liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011, respectively. Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value:

 

Securities Available for Sale

Investment securities available for sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices, if available. If quoted prices are not available, fair values are measured using independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security’s credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors such as credit loss assumptions. Level 1 securities include those traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds. Level 2 securities include mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities (“GSEs”), municipal bonds and corporate debt securities. Securities classified as Level 3 include asset-backed securities in less liquid markets.

 

Loans Receivable

The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis, however, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and an allowance for loan loss is established. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan are considered impaired. Management estimates the fair value of impaired loans using one of several methods, including the collateral value, market value of similar debt, enterprise value, liquidation value and discounted cash flows. Impaired loans not requiring a specific allowance represent loans for which the fair value of expected repayments or collateral exceed the recorded investment in such loans. At December 31, 2011, substantially all of the impaired loans were evaluated based upon the fair value of the collateral. In accordance with FASB ASC 820, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the loan as nonrecurring Level 2. When an 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 Company records the loan as nonrecurring Level 3.

 

Foreclosed Real Estate

Foreclosed real estate is adjusted for fair value upon transfer of the loans to foreclosed assets. Subsequently, foreclosed real estate is carried at the lower of carrying value and fair value. Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised value of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral. When the fair value of the collateral is based on an observable market price or a current appraised value, the Company records the foreclosed asset as nonrecurring Level 2. When an 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 Company records the foreclosed asset at nonrecurring Level 3.

 

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Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The tables below present the recorded amount of assets as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

   March 31, 2012 
Description of Asset  Fair Value   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
                 
Available for sale securities                    
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs                    
CMOs  $27,591,074   $-   $27,591,074   $- 
MBS   2,419,025    -    2,419,025    - 
Corporate equity securities   37,383    -    37,383    - 
Bond mutual funds   4,100,248    -    4,100,248    - 
Total available for sale securities  $34,147,730   $-   $34,147,730   $- 

 

   December 31, 2011 
Description of Asset  Fair Value   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
                 
Available for sale securities                    
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs                    
CMOs  $35,062,072   $-   $35,062,072   $- 
MBS   2,648,043    -    2,648,043    - 
Corporate equity securities   37,262    -    37,262    - 
Bond mutual funds   4,080,235    -    4,080,235    - 
Total available for sale securities  $41,827,612   $-   $41,827,612   $- 

 

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company may be required from time to time to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These include assets that are measured at the lower of cost or market that were recognized at fair value below cost at the end of the period. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are included in the table below.

 

   March 31, 2012 
Description of Asset  Fair Value   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
                 
Loans with impairment                    
Commercial real estate  $5,958,423   $-   $5,958,423   $- 
Construction and land development   1,313,550    -    1,313,550    - 
Home equity and second mtg.   54,318    -    54,318    - 
Residential first mortgage   504,778    -    504,778    - 
Commercial loans   1,430,939    -    1,430,939    - 
Total loans with impairment  $9,262,008   $-   $9,262,008   $- 
                     
Foreclosed Real Estate  $4,467,834   $-   $4,467,834   $- 

 

   December 31, 2011 
Description of Asset  Fair Value   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant
Other Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
                 
Loans with impairment                    
Commercial real estate  $1,170,467   $-   $1,170,467   $- 
Construction and land development   1,313,550    -    1,313,550    - 
Residential first mortgage   505,206    -    505,206    - 
Commercial loans   5,110,241    -    5,110,241    - 
Total loans with impairment  $8,099,464   $-   $8,099,464   $- 
                     
Foreclosed Real Estate  $5,028,513   $-   $5,028,513   $- 

 

Loans with impairment have unpaid principal balances of $11,394,904 and $10,096,399 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and include impaired loans with a specific allowance.

 

4.INCOME TAXES

 

The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return with its subsidiaries. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws. It is the Company’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of tax expense.

 

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5.EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 

Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income less dividends on preferred shares, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income less dividends on preferred shares, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, including any potential dilutive common shares outstanding, such as options and warrants. As of March 31, 2012 and 2011, there were 187,367 and 102,524 shares, respectively, excluded from the diluted net income per share computation because the exercise price of the stock options were greater than the market price, and thus were anti-dilutive. Basic and diluted earnings per share have been computed based on weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012   2011 
Net Income  $1,105,253   $241,498 
Less: dividends payable on preferred stock   (50,000)   (211,733)
Net income available to common shareholders  $1,055,253   $29,764 
           
Average number of common shares outstanding   3,037,380    3,009,516 
Effect of dilutive options   8,939    44,361 
Average number of shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share   3,046,319    3,053,877 

 

6.STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company has stock option and incentive arrangements to attract and retain key personnel. In May 2005, the 2005 Equity Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) was approved by the shareholders, which authorizes the issuance of restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, stock units and stock options to the Board of Directors and key employees. Compensation expense for service based awards is recognized over the vesting period. Performance based awards are recognized based on a vesting, if applicable, and the probability of achieving the goals.

 

Stock-based compensation expense totaled $65,522 and $50,888 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which consisted of grants of restricted stock and restricted stock units. Stock-based compensation included director compensation for stock granted in lieu of cash compensation. All outstanding options were fully vested at December 31, 2011. The Company has not granted any stock options since 2007.

 

The fair value of the Company’s employee stock options is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company estimates expected market price volatility and expected term of the options based on historical data and other factors.

 

The exercise price for options is set at the discretion of the committee administering the Plan, but is not less than the market value of the shares as of the date of grant. An option’s maximum term is 10 years and the options vest at the discretion of the committee. The following tables below summarize outstanding and exercisable options at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

       Weighted       Weighted-Average 
       Average   Aggregate   Contractual Life 
       Exercise   Intrinsic   Remaining In 
   Shares   Price   Value   Years 
                 
Outstanding at January 1, 2012   264,156   $17.90   $175,911      
Granted at fair value   -    -           
Exercised   (5,756)   12.64    9,338      
Expired   -                
Forfeited   (2,044)   19.73           
Outstanding at March 31, 2012   256,356   $18.00   $395,637    1.8 
                     
Exercisable at March 31, 2012   256,356   $18.00   $395,637    1.8 

 

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       Weighted       Weighted-Average 
       Average   Aggregate   Contractual Life 
       Exercise   Intrinsic   Remaining In 
   Shares   Price   Value   Years 
                 
Outstanding at January 1, 2011   299,237   $16.86   $524,392      
Granted at fair value   -    -           
Exercised   (33,163)   8.75    286,061      
Expired   (338)   8.44           
Forfeited   (1,580)   15.00           
                     
Outstanding at December 31, 2011   264,156   $17.90   $175,911    1.7 
                     
Exercisable at December 31, 2011   264,156   $17.90   $175,911    1.7 

  

Options outstanding are all currently exercisable and are summarized as follows:

 

Number Outstanding   Weighted Average  Weighted Average 
March 31, 2012   Remaining Contractual Life  Exercise Price 
         
 14,891   1 years  $11.56 
 54,098   2 years   12.95 
 85,817   3 years   15.89 
 80,138   4 years   22.29 
 21,411   6 years   27.70 
 256,356       18.00 

 

The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options and exercisable stock options was $395,637 and $175,911 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $17.00 and $15.00 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and the exercise price multiplied by the number of options outstanding.

 

The Company has outstanding restricted stock and stock units granted in accordance with the Plan. The following tables below summarize the unvested restricted stock awards and units outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

   Restricted Stock   Restricted Stock Units 
                 
   Number of
Shares
   Weighted
 Average Grant
Date Fair Value
   Number of
Units
   Fair Value 
                 
Nonvested at December 31, 2011   8,113   $16.47    6,845   $15.00 
Granted   12,329    14.25    2,105    17.00 
Vested   (4,110)   14.25    (3,739)   14.80 
                     
Nonvested at March 31, 2012   16,332   $15.35    5,211   $17.00 

 

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   Restricted Stock   Restricted Stock Units 
   Number of
Shares
   Weighted
 Average Grant
Date Fair Value
   Number of
Units
   Fair Value 
                 
Nonvested at January 1, 2011   2,720   $11.90    3,739   $15.00 
Granted   12,934    16.49    3,106    15.00 
Vested   (7,541)   14.86    -    - 
                     
Nonvested at December 31, 2011   8,113   $16.47    6,845   $15.00 

 

7.GUARANTEED PREFERRED BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES

On June 15, 2005, Tri-County Capital Trust II (“Capital Trust II”), a Delaware business trust formed, funded and wholly owned by the Company, issued $5,000,000 of variable-rate capital securities in a private pooled transaction. The variable rate is based on the 90-day LIBOR rate plus 1.70%. The Trust used the proceeds from this issuance, along with the $155,000 for Capital Trust II’s common securities, to purchase $5,155,000 of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures. The interest rate on the debentures and the trust preferred securities is variable and adjusts quarterly. The Company has, through various contractual arrangements, fully and unconditionally guaranteed all of Capital Trust II’s obligations with respect to the capital securities. These capital securities qualify as Tier I capital and are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as “Guaranteed Preferred Beneficial Interests in Junior Subordinated Debentures.” Both the capital securities of Capital Trust II and the junior subordinated debentures are scheduled to mature on June 15, 2035, unless called by the Company.

 

On July 22, 2004, Tri-County Capital Trust I (“Capital Trust I”), a Delaware business trust formed, funded and wholly owned by the Company, issued $7,000,000 of variable-rate capital securities in a private pooled transaction. The variable rate is based on the 90-day LIBOR rate plus 2.60%. The Trust used the proceeds from this issuance, along with the Company’s $217,000 capital contribution for Capital Trust I’s common securities, to purchase $7,217,000 of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures. The interest rate on the debentures and the trust preferred securities is variable and adjusts quarterly. The Company has, through various contractual arrangements, fully and unconditionally guaranteed all of Capital Trust I’s obligations with respect to the capital securities. These debentures qualify as Tier I capital and are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as “Guaranteed Preferred Beneficial Interests in Junior Subordinated Debentures.” Both the capital securities of Capital Trust I and the junior subordinated debentures are scheduled to mature on July 22, 2034, unless called by the Company.

 

8.PREFERRED STOCK

 

Small Business Lending Fund Preferred Stock

On September 22, 2011, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with the Secretary of the Treasury (the “Secretary”), pursuant to which the Company issued 20,000 shares of the Company’s Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), having a liquidation amount per share equal to $1,000, for a total purchase price of $20,000,000. The Purchase Agreement was entered into, and the Series C Preferred Stock was issued, as authorized by the Small Business Lending Fund program.

 

The Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends, payable quarterly. The dividend rate, as a percentage of the liquidation amount, can fluctuate on a quarterly basis during the first 10 quarters during which the Series C Preferred Stock is outstanding, based upon changes in the level of “Qualified Small Business Lending” or “QSBL” (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) by the Bank. Based upon the increase in the Bank’s level of QSBL over the baseline level calculated under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the dividend rate for the initial dividend period has been set at one percent (1%). For the second through ninth calendar quarters, the dividend rate may be adjusted to between one percent (1%) and five percent (5%) per annum, to reflect the amount of change in the Bank’s level of QSBL. If the level of the Bank’s qualified small business loans declines so that the percentage increase in QSBL as compared to the baseline level is less than 10%, then the dividend rate payable on the Series C Preferred Stock would increase. For the tenth calendar quarter through four and one half years after issuance, the dividend rate will be fixed at between one percent (1%) and seven percent (7%) based upon the increase in QSBL as compared to the baseline. After four and one half years from issuance, the dividend rate will increase to nine percent (9%). In addition, beginning on January 1, 2014, and on all Series C Preferred Stock dividend payment dates thereafter ending on April 1, 2016, the Company will be required to pay to the Secretary, on each share of Series C Preferred Stock, but only out of assets legally available, a fee equal to 0.5% of the liquidation amount per share of Series C Preferred Stock.

 

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The Series C Preferred Stock is non-voting, except in limited circumstances. If the Company misses five dividend payments, whether or not consecutive, the holder of the Series C Preferred Stock will have the right, but not the obligation, to appoint a representative as an observer on the Company’s Board of Directors. The Series C Preferred Stock may be redeemed at any time at the Company’s option, at a redemption price of 100% of the liquidation amount plus accrued but unpaid dividends to the date of redemption for the current period, subject to the approval of our federal banking regulator. The Company is permitted to repay its SBLF funding in increments of 25% or $5.0 million, subject to the approval of our federal banking regulator.

 

The Series C Preferred Stock was issued in a private placement exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company has agreed to register the Series C Preferred Stock under certain circumstances set forth in Annex E to the Purchase Agreement. The Series C Preferred Stock is not subject to any contractual restrictions on transfer.

 

Redemption of Series A and B Preferred Stock - Troubled Asset Relief Program’s (TARP) Capital Purchase Program

On September 22, 2011, the Company entered into a letter agreement (the “Repurchase Letter”) with the United States Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”), in which the Company agreed to redeem, out of the proceeds of the issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock, all 15,540 outstanding shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, liquidation amount $1,000 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), for a redemption price of $15,619,858, including accrued but unpaid dividends to the date of redemption and all 777 outstanding shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, liquidation amount $1,000 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), for a redemption price of $784,187, including accrued but unpaid dividends to the date of redemption.

 

The Company issued Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock on December 19, 2008. It was outstanding until redemption of 100% of all Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock on September 22, 2011. The annual dividend rates paid for Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock were 5% and 9%, respectively.

 

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9.SECURITIES

 

   March 31, 2012 
   Amortized   Gross Unrealized   Gross Unrealized   Estimated 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Fair Value 
Securities available for sale (AFS)                    
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs                    
Residential MBS  $2,198,032   $220,993   $-   $2,419,025 
Residentail CMOs   27,422,010    206,783    37,719    27,591,074 
Corporate equity securities   37,310    353    280    37,383 
Bond mutual funds   3,867,930    232,318    -    4,100,248 
Total securities available for sale  $33,525,282   $660,447   $37,999   $34,147,730 
                     
Securities held to maturity (HTM)                    
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs                    
Residential MBS  $34,530,026   $1,041,114   $3,048   $35,568,092 
Residential CMOs   95,897,681    753,329    146,151    96,504,859 
Asset-backed securities issued by Others:                  - 
Residential MBS   -    -    -    - 
Residential CMOs   9,358,693    80,910    1,018,025    8,421,578 
Total debt securities held to maturity   139,786,400    1,875,353    1,167,224    140,494,529 
                     
U.S. government obligations   849,865    4    -    849,869 
Other investments   -    -    -    - 
Total securities held to maturity  $140,636,265   $1,875,357   $1,167,224   $141,344,398 

 

   December 31, 2011 
   Amortized   Gross Unrealized   Gross Unrealized   Estimated 
   Cost   Gains   Losses   Fair Value 
Securities available for sale (AFS)                    
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs                    
Residential MBS  $2,412,959   $235,084   $-   $2,648,043 
Residentail CMOs   34,848,180    248,508    34,616    35,062,072 
Corporate equity securities   37,310    241    289    37,262 
Bond mutual funds   3,840,473    239,762    -    4,080,235 
Total securities available for sale  $41,138,922   $723,595   $34,905   $41,827,612 
                     
Securities held to maturity (HTM)                    
Asset-backed securities issued by GSEs                    
Residential MBS  $35,929,199   $854,497   $10,960   $36,772,736 
Residential CMOs   106,998,467    1,104,141    27,411    108,075,197 
Asset-backed securities issued by Others                  - 
Residential CMOs   9,839,222    15,364    1,421,477    8,433,109 
Total debt securities held to maturity   152,766,888    1,974,002    1,459,848    153,281,042 
                     
U.S. government obligations   749,951    -    -    749,951 
Total securities held to maturity  $153,516,839   $1,974,002   $1,459,848   $154,030,993 

 

At March 31, 2012, certain asset-backed securities with a carrying value of $53.3 million were pledged to secure certain deposits. At March 31, 2012, asset-backed securities with a carrying value of $12.5 million were pledged as collateral for advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.

 

At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the AFS and HTM asset-backed securities investment portfolios were $169,796,499, or 97% and $190,477,003, or 98%, respectively, of the Company’s total AFS and HTM portfolios.

 

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At March 31, 2012, 95% of the asset-backed securities portfolio was rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s or equivalent credit rating from other major rating agency. AFS asset-backed securities issued by GSEs had an average life of 2.22 years and average duration of 2.14 years and are guaranteed by their issuer as to credit risk. HTM asset-backed securities issued by GSEs had an average life of 3.28 years and average duration of 3.04 years and are guaranteed by their issuer as to credit risk.

 

At December 31, 2011, 96% of the asset-backed securities portfolio was rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s or equivalent credit rating from other major rating agency. AFS asset-backed securities issued by GSEs had an average life of 1.65 years and average duration of 1.61 years and are guaranteed by their issuer as to credit risk. HTM asset-backed securities issued by GSEs had an average life of 2.72 years and average duration of 2.57 years and are guaranteed by their issuer as to credit risk.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and for the year ended December 31, 2011, there were no sales of available for sale securities or held to maturity securities.

 

We believe that the securities with unrealized losses will either recover in market value or be paid off as agreed. The Company intends to, and has the ability to, hold these securities to maturity. We believe that the losses are the result of general perceptions of safety and creditworthiness of the entire sector and a general disruption of orderly markets in the asset class. No charges related to other-than-temporary impairment were made during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and the year ended December 31, 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded a charge of $148,000 related to other-than-temporary impairment on a single CMO issue. At March 31, 2012, the CMO issue has a par value of $1,030,000, a market fair value of $704,000 and a carrying value of $635,000.

 

Management has the ability and intent to hold the securities with unrealized losses classified as held to maturity until they mature, at which time the Company will receive full value for the securities. Because our intention is not to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, management considers the unrealized losses in the held-to-maturity portfolio to be temporary, except for the single CMO issue noted above, for which an other-than-temporary charge was recorded in 2009 in the amount of $148,000.

 

AFS Securities

At March 31, 2012, the AFS investment portfolio had a fair value of $34,147,730 with unrealized losses from their amortized cost of $37,999 on asset-backed securities and corporate securities with a fair value of $10,661,653. All unrealized losses were for less than twelve months.

 

At December 31, 2011, the AFS investment portfolio had a fair value of $41,827,612 with unrealized losses from their amortized cost of $34,905 on asset-backed securities and corporate securities with a fair value of $18,170,977. All unrealized losses were for less than twelve months.

 

HTM Securities

Gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value by length of time that the individual HTM securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2012 are as follows:

 

March 31, 2012  Less Than 12   More Than 12         
   Months   Months   Total 
   Fair Value   Unrealized Loss   Fair Value   Unrealized Loss   Fair Value   Unrealized Losses 
Asset-backed securities. issued by GSEs  $59,849,034   $127,556   $2,767,435   $21,643   $62,616,469   $149,199 
Asset-backed securities issued by other   136,206    2,137    6,642,467    1,015,888    6,778,673    1,018,025 
   $59,985,240   $129,693   $9,409,902   $1,037,531   $69,395,142   $1,167,224 

 

At March 31, 2012, the HTM investment portfolio has an estimated fair value of $141,344,398, of which $69,395,142, or 49% of the securities, had some unrealized losses from their amortized cost. Of these securities, $62,616,469, or 90%, are mortgage-backed securities issued by GSEs and the remaining $6,778,673, or 10%, were asset-backed securities issued by others.

 

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HTM securities issued by GSEs are guaranteed by the issuer. Total unrealized losses on the asset-backed securities issued by GSEs were $149,199, or 0.11%, of the amortized cost of $130,427,707. HTM asset-backed securities issued by GSEs with unrealized losses have an average life of 2.90 years and an average duration of 2.72 years. We believe that the securities will either recover in market value or be paid off as agreed. The Company intends to, and has the ability to, hold these securities to maturity.

 

HTM asset-backed securities issued by others are mortgage-backed securities. All of the securities have credit support tranches that absorb losses prior to the tranches which the Company owns. The Company reviews credit support positions on its securities regularly. Total unrealized losses on the asset-backed securities issued by others were $1,018,025, or 10.88%, of the amortized cost of $9,358,693. HTM asset-backed securities issued by others with unrealized losses have an average life of 2.70 years and an average duration of 2.03 years.

 

Gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value by length of time that the individual HTM securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2011 are as follows:

 

   Less Than 12   More Than 12         
   Months   Months   Total 
December 31, 2011  Fair Value   Unrealized Loss   Fair Value   Unrealized Loss   Fair Value   Unrealized Losses 
Asset-backed securities issued
     by GSEs
  $30,220,777   $33,796   $2,847,703   $4,575   $33,068,480   $38,371 
Asset-backed securities issued
     by other
   131,301    11,507    6,632,200    1,409,970    6,763,501    1,421,477 
   $30,352,078   $45,303   $9,479,903   $1,414,545   $39,831,981   $1,459,848 

 

At December 31, 2011, the HTM investment portfolio has an estimated fair value of $154,030,993, of which $39,831,981, or 26% of the securities, had some unrealized losses from their amortized cost. Of these securities, $33,068,480, or 83%, are mortgage-backed securities issued by GSEs and the remaining $6,763,501, or 17%, were asset-backed securities issued by others.

 

HTM securities issued by GSEs are guaranteed by the issuer. Total unrealized losses on the asset-backed securities issued by GSEs were $38,371, or 0.03%, of the amortized cost of $142,927,666. HTM asset-backed securities issued by GSEs with unrealized losses have an average life of 2.06 years and an average duration of 1.96 years. We believe that the securities will either recover in market value or be paid off as agreed. The Company intends to, and has the ability to, hold these securities to maturity.

 

HTM asset-backed securities issued by others are mortgage-backed securities. All of the securities have credit support tranches that absorb losses prior to the tranches which the Company owns. The Company reviews credit support positions on its securities regularly. Total unrealized losses on the asset-backed securities issued by others were $1,421,477, or 14.45%, of the amortized cost of $9,839,222. HTM asset-backed securities issued by others with unrealized losses have an average life of 2.35 years and an average duration of 1.61 years.

 

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Credit Quality of Asset-Backed Securities

The tables below present the Standard & Poor’s or equivalent credit rating from other major rating agencies for AFS and HTM asset-backed securities issued by GSEs and others at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 by carrying value. GSE asset-backed securities that were downgraded by Standard and Poor’s were treated as AAA based on regulatory guidance.

 

March 31, 2012  December 31, 2011
Credit Rating  Amount   Credit Rating  Amount 
AAA  $160,726,235   AAA  $181,958,323 
A+   138,225   A+   142,808 
A   848,906   A   - 
BBB   1,183,102   BBB   1,258,268 
BBB-   1,032,175   BBB-   1,061,017 
BB+   1,219,246   BB+   1,240,901 
BB   291,921   BB   337,998 
BB-   580,651   BB-   615,716 
B+   212,697   B+   246,345 
CCC+   3,563,341   CCC+   3,615,627 
Total  $169,796,499   Total  $190,477,003 

 

10.FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE (OREO)

Foreclosed assets are presented net of an allowance for losses. An analysis of the activity in foreclosed assets is as follows.

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2012   2011 
Balance at beginning of year  $5,028,513   $10,469,302 
Additions to underlying property   135,270    1,348,107 
Disposals of  underlying property   (395,949)   (462,146)
Valuation allowance   (300,000)   (315,883)
Balance at end of period  $4,467,834   $11,039,380 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Bank disposed of two OREO properties for proceeds of $299,032 and recognized net losses of $96,917.

 

Expenses applicable to foreclosed assets include the following.

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2012   2011 
Valuation allowance  $300,000   $315,883 
Operating expenses   (1,701)   143,868 
   $298,299   $459,751 

 

Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 included $7,600 in deposits refunded on sold foreclosed real estate.

 

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11.LOANS

 

Loans consist of the following:

 

   March 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
         
Commercial real estate  $387,062,534   $370,383,885 
Residential first mortgages   171,910,733    164,543,309 
Construction and land development   36,254,152    36,744,865 
Home equity and second mortgage   23,455,588    24,138,324 
Commercial loans   93,410,257    101,968,056 
Consumer loans   960,745    1,000,983 
Commercial equipment   18,567,449    19,760,753 
    731,621,458    718,540,175 
Less:          
Deferred loan fees   763,189    796,359 
Allowance for loan loss   7,915,798    7,655,041 
    8,678,987    8,451,400 
           
   $722,942,471   $710,088,775 

 

At March 31, 2012, the Bank’s allowance for loan losses totaled $7,915,798 or 1.08% of loan balances as compared to $7,655,041 or 1.07% of loan balances at December 31, 2011. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on a periodic evaluation of the portfolio with consideration given to the overall loss experience, current economic conditions, volume, growth and composition of the loan portfolio, financial condition of the borrowers and other relevant factors that, in management’s judgment, warrant recognition in providing an adequate allowance.

 

At December 31, 2011, gross loans included $2,356,196 from the sale of two foreclosed real estate properties that the Bank financed during 2011 that did not qualify for full accrual sales treatment under ASC Topic 360-20-40 “Property Plant and Equipment – Derecognition.” The Bank utilized the cost recovery method and deferred gain of $410,268. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the deferred gain balance for these transactions was $410,268.

 

Risk Characteristics of Portfolio Segments

The Company manages its credit products and exposure to credit losses (credit risk) by the following specific portfolio segments (classes) which are levels at which the Company develops and documents its allowance for loan loss methodology. These segments are:

 

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial and other real estate projects include office buildings, retail locations, churches and other special purpose buildings. The Bank offers both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans under these product lines. The primary security on a commercial real estate loan is the real property and the leases that produce income for the real property. The Bank generally limits its exposure to a single borrower to 15% of the Bank’s capital. Loans secured by commercial real estate are generally limited to 80% of the lower of the appraised value or sales price and have an initial contractual loan payment period ranging from three to twenty years.

 

Loans secured by commercial real estate are larger and involve greater risks than one-to-four family residential mortgage loans. Because payments on loans secured by such properties are often dependent on the successful operation or management of the properties, repayment of such loans may be subject to a greater extent to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy.

 

Residential First Mortgages

Residential first mortgage loans made by the Bank are generally long term loans, amortized on a monthly basis, with principal and interest due each month. The initial contractual loan payment period for residential loans typically ranges from ten to 30 years. The Bank’s experience indicates that real estate loans remain outstanding for significantly shorter time periods than their contractual terms. Borrowers may refinance or prepay loans at their option, without penalty. The Bank originates both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate residential first mortgages.

 

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The annual and lifetime limitations on interest rate adjustments may limit the increases in interest rates on these loans. There are also unquantifiable credit risks resulting from potential increased costs to the borrower as a result of repricing of adjustable-rate mortgage loans. During periods of rising interest rates, the risk of default on adjustable-rate mortgage loans may increase due to the upward adjustment of interest cost to the borrower.

 

Construction and Land Development

The Bank offers loans for the construction of one-to-four family dwellings. Generally, these loans are secured by the real estate under construction as well as by guarantees of the principals involved. In addition, the Bank offers loans to acquire and develop land, as well as loans on undeveloped, subdivided lots for home building by individuals.

 

A decline in demand for new housing might adversely affect the ability of borrowers to repay these loans. Construction and land development loans are inherently riskier than providing financing on owner-occupied real estate. The Bank’s risk of loss is affected by the accuracy of the initial estimate of the market value of the completed project as well as the accuracy of the cost estimates made to complete the project. In addition, the volatility of the real estate market has made it increasingly difficult to ensure that the valuation of land associated with these loans is accurate. During the construction phase, a number of factors could result in delays and cost overruns. If the estimate of construction costs proves to be inaccurate, the Bank may be required to advance funds beyond the amount originally committed to permit completion of the development. If the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, a project’s value might be insufficient to assure full repayment. As a result of these factors, construction lending often involves the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment dependent, in part, on the success of the project rather than the ability of the borrower or guarantor to repay principal and interest. If the Bank forecloses on a project, there can be no assurance that the Bank will be able to recover all of the unpaid balance of, and accrued interest on, the loan as well as related foreclosure and holding costs.

 

Home Equity and Second Mortgage Loans

The Bank maintains a portfolio of home equity and second mortgage loans. These products contain a higher risk of default than residential first mortgages as in the event of foreclosure, the first mortgage would need to be paid off prior to collection of the second mortgage. This risk has been heightened as the market value of residential property has declined.

 

Commercial Loans

The Bank offers commercial loans to its business customers. The Bank offers a variety of commercial loan products including term loans and lines of credit. Such loans are generally made for terms of five years or less. The Bank offers both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate loans under these product lines. When making commercial business loans, the Bank considers the financial condition of the borrower, the borrower’s payment history of both corporate and personal debt, the projected cash flows of the business, the viability of the industry in which the consumer operates, the value of the collateral, and the borrower’s ability to service the debt from income. These loans are primarily secured by equipment, real property, accounts receivable, or other security as determined by the Bank.

 

Commercial loans are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flows of the borrower’s business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial loans may depend substantially on the success of the business itself.

 

Consumer Loans

The Bank has developed a number of programs to serve the needs of its customers with primary emphasis upon loans secured by automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles and trucks. The Bank also makes home improvement loans and offers both secured and unsecured personal lines of credit. Consumer loans entail greater risk from other loan types due to being secured by rapidly depreciating assets or the reliance on the borrower’s continuing financial stability.

 

Commercial Equipment Loans

These loans consist primarily of fixed-rate, short-term loans collateralized by a commercial customer’s equipment. When making commercial equipment loans, the Bank considers the same factors it considers when underwriting a commercial business loan. Commercial loans are of higher risk and typically are made on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the borrower’s business. As a result, the availability of funds for the repayment of commercial loans may depend substantially on the success of the business itself. In the case of business failure, collateral would need to be liquidated to provide repayment for the loan. In many cases, the highly specialized nature of collateral equipment would make full recovery from the sale of collateral problematic.

 

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Allowance for Loan Losses

The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses and loan receivable balances for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011, respectively, and the year ended December 31, 2011. An allocation of the allowance to one category of loans does not prevent the Company’s ability to utilize the allowance to absorb losses in a different category. The loan receivables are disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology.

 

At March 31, 2012  Commercial
Real Estate
   Residential
First Mortgage
   Construction
and Land
Development
   Home Equity
and Second
Mtg.
   Commercial
Loans
   Consumer
 Loans
   Commercial
Equipment
   Total 
Allowance for loan losses:                                        
Balance at January 1,  $2,525,199   $539,205   $354,385   $143,543   $3,850,294   $19,119   $223,296   $7,655,041 
Charge-offs   (36,452)   -    -    -    (43,349)   (985)   -    (80,786)
Recoveries   -    -    -    -    469    -    -    469 
Provisions   896,289    104,803    94,021    121,595    (1,014,365)   216    138,515    341,074 
Balance at March 31,  $3,385,036   $644,008   $448,406   $265,138   $2,793,049   $18,350   $361,811   $7,915,798 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment  $788,146   $113,000   $100,000   $89,540   $892,200   $-   $150,010   $2,132,896 
Ending balance: collectively  evaluated for impairment  $2,596,890   $531,008   $348,406   $175,598   $1,900,849   $18,350   $211,801   $5,782,902 
Loan receivables:                                        
Ending balance  $387,062,534   $171,910,733   $36,254,152   $23,455,588   $93,410,257   $960,745   $18,567,449   $731,621,458 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment  $39,662,243   $5,725,407   $10,915,597   $463,601   $18,451,306   $74,928   $237,977   $75,531,059 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $347,400,291   $166,185,326   $25,338,555   $22,991,987   $74,958,951   $885,817   $18,329,472   $656,090,399 

 

At December 31, 2011  Commercial
Real Estate
   Residential
First Mortgage
   Construction
and Land
 Development
   Home Equity
and Second
Mtg.
   Commercial
Loans
   Consumer
 Loans
   Commercial
Equipment
   Total 
Allowance for loan losses:                                        
Balance at January 1,  $3,313,983   $204,073   $1,266,625   $97,519   $2,552,039   $32,209   $202,699   $7,669,147 
Charge-offs   (1,249,038)   (49,002)   (213,007)   -    (2,441,076)   (3,000)   (150,005)   (4,105,128)
Recoveries   -    967    -    -    1,936    968    -    3,871 
Provisions   460,254    383,167    (699,233)   46,024    3,737,395    (11,058)   170,602    4,087,151 
Balance at December 31,  $2,525,199   $539,205   $354,385   $143,543   $3,850,294   $19,119   $223,296   $7,655,041 
Ending balance: individually  evaluated for impairment  $423,093   $113,000   $100,000   $42,340   $1,318,502   $-   $-   $1,996,935 
Ending balance: collectively  evaluated for impairment  $2,102,106   $426,205   $254,385   $101,203   $2,531,792   $19,119   $223,296   $5,658,106 
Loan receivables:                                        
Ending balance  $370,383,885   $164,543,309   $36,744,865   $24,138,324   $101,968,056   $1,000,983   $19,760,753   $718,540,175 
Ending balance: individually   evaluated for impairment  $31,166,090   $5,849,538   $9,057,433   $492,319   $23,896,287   $82,036   $371,936   $70,915,639 
Ending balance: collectively   evaluated for impairment  $339,217,795   $158,693,771   $27,687,432   $23,646,005   $78,071,769   $918,947   $19,388,817   $647,624,536 

 

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At March 31, 2011  Commercial
Real Estate
   Residential
First Mortgage
   Construction
and Land
 Development
   Home Equity
and Second
Mtg.
   Commercial
Loans
   Consumer
 Loans
   Commercial
Equipment
   Total 
Allowance for loan losses:                                        
Balance at January 1,  $3,313,983   $204,073   $1,266,625   $97,519   $2,552,039   $32,209   $202,699   $7,669,147 
Charge-offs   (515,049)   (49,005)   (213,020)   -    (1,568,150)   (1,000)   (48,005)   (2,394,229)
Recoveries   -    -    -    -    -    1,029    -    1,029 
Provisions   576,468    190,867    (83,322)   (2,064)   1,328,925    (3,785)   (1,259)   2,005,830 
Balance at March 31,  $3,375,402   $345,935   $970,283   $95,455   $2,312,814   $28,453   $153,435   $7,281,777 
Ending balance: individually  evaluated for impairment  $514,829   $-   $-   $-   $1,375,209   $-   $-   $1,890,038 
Ending balance: collectively   evaluated for impairment  $2,860,573   $345,935   $970,283   $95,455   $937,605   $28,453   $153,435   $5,391,739 
Loan receivables:                                        
Ending balance  $343,071,081   $144,139,698   $36,204,608   $23,863,632   $89,365,928   $1,185,542   $17,841,327   $655,671,816 
Ending balance: individually   evaluated for impairment  $23,683,685   $4,773,045   $5,952,586   $359,050   $18,242,080   $154,821   $345,673   $53,510,940 
Ending balance: collectively   evaluated for impairment  $319,387,396   $139,366,653   $30,252,022   $23,504,582   $71,123,848   $1,030,721   $17,495,654   $602,160,876 

 

Non-accrual and Past Due Loans

Loans are reviewed on a regular basis and are placed on non-accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the collection of additional interest is doubtful. The accrual of interest on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days delinquent unless the credit is well secured and in the process of collection. There were no accruing loans 90 days or greater past due at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Consumer loans are typically charged-off no later than 90 days past due. In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. Non-accrual loans are evaluated for impairment on a loan by loan basis in accordance with the Company’s impairment methodology.

 

All interest accrued but not collected from loans that are placed on non-accrual or charged-off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Non-accrual loans as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

   March 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Dollars   Number
 of Loans
   Dollars   Number
 of Loans
 
                 
Commercial real estate  $2,082,925    8   $2,866,539    11 
Residential first mortgages   2,329,042    8    2,438,771    7 
Construction and land development   1,413,550    2    1,413,550    2 
Home equity and second mortgage   271,599    6    291,285    7 
Commercial loans   5,764,972    8    2,263,916    4 
Consumer loans   -    -    500    1 
Commercial equipment   232,396    3    236,056    3 
   $12,094,484    35   $9,510,617    35 

 

Non-accrual loans on which the recognition of interest has been discontinued, which did not have a specific allowance for impairment, amounted to $6,743,441 and $4,193,893 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Interest due at stated rates, but not recognized on these balances at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $245,635 and $172,399, respectively. Non-accrual loans with a specific allowance for impairment on which the recognition of interest has been discontinued amounted to $5,351,043 and $5,316,724 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Interest due not recognized on these balances at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $312,687 and $242,705, respectively.

 

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An analysis of past due loans as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

  Current   31-60
 Days
   61-89
 Days
   90 or Greater
Days
   Total
 Past Due
   Total
Loan
 Receivables
 
                         
March 31, 2012                        
                         
Commercial real estate  $384,809,078   $170,531   $-   $2,082,925   $2,253,456   $387,062,534 
Residential first mortgages   168,954,057    627,634    -    2,329,042    2,956,676    171,910,733 
Construction and land dev.   34,840,602    -    -    1,413,550    1,413,550    36,254,152 
Home equity and second mtg.   22,788,386    345,802    49,801    271,599    667,202    23,455,588 
Commercial loans   87,467,166    128,331    49,788    5,764,972    5,943,091    93,410,257 
Consumer loans   960,745    -    -    -    -    960,745 
Commercial equipment   18,210,932    102,143    21,978    232,396    356,517    18,567,449 
Total  $718,030,966   $1,374,441   $121,567   $12,094,484   $13,590,492   $731,621,458 
                               
December 31, 2011                              
                               
Commercial real estate  $367,415,647   $101,699   $-   $2,866,539   $2,968,238   $370,383,885 
Residential first mortgages   160,785,337    1,319,201    -    2,438,771    3,757,972    164,543,309 
Construction and land dev.   35,331,315    -    -    1,413,550    1,413,550    36,744,865 
Home equity and second mtg.   23,618,693    228,346    -    291,285    519,631    24,138,324 
Commercial loans   95,961,076    49,781    3,693,283    2,263,916    6,006,980    101,968,056 
Consumer loans   991,838    8,645    -    500    9,145    1,000,983 
Commercial equipment   19,450,929    24,869    48,899    236,056    309,824    19,760,753 
Total  $703,554,835   $1,732,541   $3,742,182   $9,510,617   $14,985,340   $718,540,175 

 

There were no accruing loans 90 days or greater past due at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

  

Credit Quality Indicators

A risk grading scale is used to assign grades to commercial real estate, construction and land development, commercial loans and commercial equipment loans. Loans are graded at inception, annually thereafter when financial statements are received, and at other times when there is an indication that a credit may have weakened or improved. Only commercial loan relationships with an aggregate exposure to the Bank of $750,000 or greater are subject to being risk rated.

 

Residential first mortgages, home equity and second mortgages and consumer loans are evaluated for creditworthiness in underwriting and are monitored on an ongoing basis based on borrower payment history. Consumer loans and residential real estate loans are classified as unrated unless they are part of a larger commercial relationship that requires grading or are troubled debt restructures or nonperforming loans with an Other Assets Especially Mentioned (OAEM) or higher risk rating due to a delinquent payment history. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 $4,396,067 and $5,708,203 of these loans were rated OAEM or higher.

 

Management regularly reviews credit quality indicators as part of its individual loan reviews and on a monthly and quarterly basis. The overall quality of the Bank’s loan portfolio, including the composition of the loan portfolio, is assessed using the Bank’s risk grading scale, net charge-offs, nonperforming loans, delinquencies, performance of troubled debt restructured loans and the general economic conditions in the Southern Maryland market. This review process is assisted by frequent internal reporting of loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies and nonperforming and potential problem loans. Credit quality indicators and allowance factors are adjusted based on management’s judgment during the monthly and quarterly review process.

 

Loans subject to risk ratings are graded on a scale of 1 to 10.

 

Ratings 1 thru 6 - Pass

Ratings 1 thru 6 have asset risks ranging from excellent low risk to adequate. The specific rating assigned considers customer history of earnings, cash flows, liquidity, leverage, capitalization, consistency of debt service coverage, the nature and extent of customer relationship and other relevant specific business factors such as the stability of the industry or market area, changes to management, litigation or unexpected events that could have an impact on risks.

 

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Rating 7 - OAEM (Other Assets Especially Mentioned) – Special Mention

These credits, while protected by the financial strength of the borrowers, guarantors or collateral, have reduced quality due to economic conditions, less than adequate earnings performance or other factors which require the Lending Officer to direct more than normal attention to the credit. Financing alternatives may be limited and/or command higher risk interest rates. OAEM classified loans are the first adversely classified assets on our Watch List. These relationships will be reviewed at least quarterly.

 

Rating 8 - Substandard

Substandard assets are assets that are inadequately protected by the sound worth or paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged. These assets 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 assets, does not have to exist in individual assets classified substandard. The loans may have a delinquent history or combination of weak collateral, weak guarantor strength or operating losses. These assets listed may include assets with histories of repossessions or some that are non-performing bankruptcies. These relationships will be reviewed at least quarterly.

 

Rating 9 - Doubtful

Doubtful assets have many of the same characteristics of Substandard with the exception that the Bank has determined that loss is not only possible but is probable and the risk is close to certain that loss will occur. When a loan is assigned to this category the Bank will identify the probable loss and it will receive a specific reserve in the loan loss allowance analysis. These relationships will be reviewed at least quarterly.

 

Rating 10 - Loss

Once an asset is identified as a definite loss to the Bank, it will receive the classification of “loss”. There may be some future potential recovery; however it is more practical to write off the loan at the time of classification. Losses will be taken in the period in which they are determined to be uncollectable.

 

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Credit quality indicators as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade

 

   Commercial Real Estate   Construction and Land Dev. 
   3/31/2012   12/31/2011   3/31/2012   12/31/2011 
                 
Unrated  $4,172,826   $1,003,553   $-   $- 
Pass   346,425,136    338,952,446    25,338,555    27,687,432 
Special mention   6,136,063    -    1,956,074    - 
Substandard   30,328,509    30,391,213    8,959,523    9,057,433 
Doubtful   -    -    -    - 
Loss   -    36,673    -    - 
Total  $387,062,534   $370,383,885   $36,254,152   $36,744,865 

 

   Commercial Loans   Commercial Equipment 
   3/31/2012   12/31/2011   3/31/2012   12/31/2011 
                 
Unrated  $1,562,442   $586,124   $765,702   $391,786 
Pass   73,426,435    78,183,487    17,646,156    19,209,380 
Special mention   146,342    -    -    - 
Substandard   18,275,038    23,198,445    155,591    159,587 
Doubtful   -    -    -    - 
Loss   -    -    -    - 
Total  $93,410,257   $101,968,056   $18,567,449   $19,760,753 

 

Credit Risk Profile Based on Payment Activity

 

    Residential First Mortgages   Home Equity and Second Mtg.   Consumer Loans 
    3/31/2012   12/31/2011   3/31/2012   12/31/2011   3/31/2012   12/31/2011 
                          
Performing   $169,581,691   $162,104,538   $23,183,989   $23,847,039   $960,745   $1,000,483 
Nonperforming    2,329,042    2,438,771    271,599    291,285    -    500 
Total   $171,910,733   $164,543,309   $23,455,588   $24,138,324   $960,745   $1,000,983 
                                 

Impaired Loans and Troubled Debt Restructures (TDRs)

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and construction loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

 

Large groups of smaller homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures unless such loans are the subject of a troubled debt restructuring agreement or are risk rated as OAEM or above or are part of a commercial relationship that requires grading.

 

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Interest payments made on impaired loans are applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured. Interest recognized on impaired loans is on a cash basis. Impaired loans, including TDRs, at March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011, respectively, and at December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

March 31, 2012  Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
   Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
   Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
   Total
Recorded
Investment
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Year to Date
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
                             
Commercial real estate  $12,629,243   $5,475,024   $6,746,569   $12,221,593   $788,146   $12,232,296   $154,142 
Residential first mortgages   1,525,146    907,368    617,778    1,525,146    113,000    1,525,217    20,023 
Construction and land dev.   3,130,466    1,716,915    1,413,550    3,130,466    100,000    3,130,466    12,818 
Home equity and second mtg.   143,858    -    143,858    143,858    89,540    143,858    - 
Commercial equipment   150,010    -    150,010    150,010    150,010    150,677    927 
Total  $21,796,252   $9,993,697   $11,394,904   $21,388,602   $2,132,896   $21,400,043   $204,642 

 

December 31, 2011  Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
   Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
   Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
   Total
Recorded
Investment
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 
                             
Commercial real estate  $8,405,656   $6,404,447   $1,593,560   $7,998,006   $423,093   $6,880,651   $375,203 
Residential first mortgages   618,206    -    618,206    618,206    113,000    618,835    10,294 
Construction and land dev.   3,130,466    1,716,915    1,413,550    3,130,466    100,000    3,193,938    84,107 
Home equity and second mtg.   42,340    -    42,340    42,340    42,340    42,340    - 
Commercial loans   8,798,072    2,369,329    6,428,743    8,798,072    1,318,502    9,188,371    314,216 
Commercial equipment   129,876    129,876    -    129,876    -    147,035    8,905 
Total  $21,124,616   $10,620,567   $10,096,399   $20,716,966   $1,996,935   $20,071,170   $792,725 

 

March 31, 2011  Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
   Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
   Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
   Total
Recorded
Investment
   Related
Allowance
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Year to Date
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
                             
Commercial real estate  $12,416,242   $5,475,444   $6,533,149   $12,008,593   $514,829   $12,102,416   $115,762 
Commercial loans   10,124,696    3,375,014    5,574,201    8,949,215    1,375,209    9,851,544    129,855 
Commercial equipment   271,083    271,083    -    271,083    -    271,132    4,413 
Total  $22,812,021   $9,121,541   $12,107,350   $21,228,891   $1,890,038   $22,225,092   $250,030 

 

At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, impaired loans totaled $21,388,602 and $20,716,966, respectively. Impaired loans had specific allocations within the allowance for loan losses or have been reduced by charge-offs to recoverable values. Allocations of the allowance for loan losses relative to impaired loans at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were $2,132,896 and $1,996,935, respectively.

 

The Company considers all TDRs to be impaired and defines TDRs as loans whose terms have been modified to provide for a reduction of either interest or principal because of deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower. A loan extended or renewed at a stated interest rate equal to the current interest rate for new debt with similar risk is not considered a TDR. Once an obligation has been classified as a TDR it continues to be considered a TDR until paid in full or until the loan returns to performing status and yields a market interest rate equal to the current interest rate for new debt with similar risk. TDRs are evaluated by management on a regular basis utilizing the Company’s risk grading scale and must have a passing loan grade to be removed as a TDR. TDRs are evaluated for impairment on a loan-by-loan basis in accordance with the Company’s impairment methodology. The Company does not participate in any specific government or Company-sponsored loan modification programs. All restructured loan agreements are individual contracts negotiated with a borrower.

 

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TDRs, included in the impaired loan schedule above, as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

   March 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Dollars   Number
 of Loans
   Dollars   Number
 of Loans
 
                 
Commercial real estate  $6,727,162    11   $7,696,921    10 
Residential first mortgages   907,368    2    -    - 
Construction and land development   1,716,915    1    1,716,915    1 
Commercial loans   1,894,390    2    2,369,329    3 
Commercial equipment   -    -    129,876    1 
   $11,245,835    16   $11,913,041    15 

 

At March 31, 2012, $10,484,022 or 93.3% of TDRs were performing according to the terms of their restructured agreements compared to $11,113,326 or 93.3% at December 31, 2011. All nonperforming TDRs relate to restructured agreements entered into before 2011. Allocations of the allowance for loan losses relative to TDR impaired loans at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were $330,985 and $300,000, respectively. Interest income in the amount of $136,019 and $524,397 was recognized on these loans for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and year ended December 31, 2011, respectively.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Bank modified four commercial real estate loans totaling $1,210,548 and two residential first mortgages totaling $907,368.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2011, TDR loans charged-off or transferred to foreclosed real estate were $187,891. TDRs charged-off were for two commercial equipment loans totaling $76,592 and one TDR was transferred to foreclosed real estate for a commercial loan of $111,299. One commercial real estate TDR of $36,673 was charged-off for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

 

12.NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Additional guidance issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-06 (“ASU”) under ASC Topic 820 requires expanded disclosures related to fair value measurements including (1) the amounts of significant transfers of assets or liabilities between Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy and the reasons for the transfers, (2) the reasons for transfers of assets or liabilities in or out of Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, with significant transfers disclosed separately, (3) the policy for determining when transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized and (4) for recurring fair value measurements of assets and liabilities in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, a gross presentation of information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements. ASU 2010-06 further clarifies that (1) fair value measurement disclosures should be provided for each class of assets and liabilities (rather than major category), which would generally be a subset of assets or liabilities within a line item in the statement of financial position and (2) company’s should provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements for each class of assets and liabilities included in Levels 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The disclosures related to the gross presentation of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of assets and liabilities included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy were required for the Company beginning January 1, 2011. The remaining disclosure requirements and clarifications made by ASU 2010-06 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2010. Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

ASU No. 2011-02; A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”).
In April, 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-02 intended to provide additional guidance to assist creditors in determining whether a restructuring of a receivable meets the criteria to be considered a troubled debt restructuring. This ASU was effective for the first interim or annual period beginning on or after June 15, 2011, and was applied retrospectively to the beginning of the annual period of adoption. As a result of applying the ASU, the Company may identify receivables that are newly considered impaired. The Company adopted the applicable guidance during the third quarter ended September 30, 2011 and it did not have a material impact on required disclosures in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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ASU No. 2011-03; Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860) - Reconsideration of Effective Control for Repurchase Agreements. ASU 2011-03 is intended to improve financial reporting of repurchase agreements and other agreements that both entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity. ASU 2011-03 removes from the assessment of effective control (i) the criterion requiring the transferor to have the ability to repurchase or redeem the financial assets on substantially the agreed terms, even in the event of default by the transferee, and (ii) the collateral maintenance guidance related to that criterion. ASU 2011-03 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2012 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

ASU 2011-04; “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.” ASU 2011-04 amends Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” to converge the fair value measurement guidance in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles in Topic 820 and requires additional fair value disclosures. ASU 2011-04 was effective for the Company January 1, 2012 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

ASU No. 2011-05; Presentation of Comprehensive Income. In June, 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05 requiring companies to present comprehensive income in a single statement below net income or in a separate statement of comprehensive income immediately following the income statement. The guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. This guidance does not change which items are reported in other comprehensive income or the requirement to report reclassifications of items from other comprehensive income to net income. This guidance was effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and required retrospective application for all periods presented.

 

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13.FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. Therefore, any aggregate unrealized gains or losses should not be interpreted as a forecast of future earnings or cash flows. Furthermore, the fair values disclosed should not be interpreted as the aggregate current value of the Company.

 

 

March 31, 2012          Fair Value Measurements 
Description of Asset  Carrying Amount   Fair Value   Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant 
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:                         
Investment Securities - Available for Sale  $34,147,730   $34,147,730   $-   $34,147,730   $- 
Investment Securities - Held to Maturity   140,636,265    141,344,398    849,869    140,494,529    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Stock   5,988,900    6,025,000    -    6,025,000    - 
Loans   722,942,471    740,243,000    -    740,243,000    - 
Foreclosed Real Estate   4,467,834    4,467,834    -    4,467,834    - 
                          
Liabilities:                         
Time Deposits  $440,658,629   $447,084,000   $-   $447,084,000   $- 
Long-Term Debt   60,564,433    64,681,000    -    64,681,000    - 
Short Term Borrowings   7,000,000    7,000,000    -    7,000,000    - 
Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in junior subordinated debentures   12,000,000    2,400,000    -    2,400,000    - 

 

 

 

December 31, 2011          Fair Value Measurements 
Description of Asset  Carrying Amount   Fair Value   Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant 
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:                         
Investment Securities - Available for Sale  $41,827,612   $41,827,612   $-   $41,827,612   $- 
Investment Securities - Held to Maturity   153,516,839    154,030,993    749,951    153,281,042    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Stock   5,587,000    5,624,000    -    5,624,000    - 
Loans   710,088,775    726,238,000    -    726,238,000    - 
Foreclosed Real Estate   5,028,513    5,028,513    -    5,028,513    - 
                          
Liabilities:                         
Time Deposits  $455,515,721   $462,192,000        $462,192,000      
Long-Term Debt   60,576,595    61,353,000    -    61,353,000    - 
Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in junior subordinated debentures   12,000,000    2,400,000    -    2,400,000    - 

 

 

At March 31, 2012, the Company had outstanding loan commitments and standby letters of credit of $17.2 million and $19.2 million, respectively. Based on the short-term lives of these instruments, the Company does not believe that the fair value of these instruments differs significantly from their carrying values.

 

Valuation Methodology

 

Investment securities - Fair values are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities. FHLB and FRB stock are carried and valued at cost.

 

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Loans receivable - For conforming residential first-mortgage loans, the market price for loans with similar coupons and maturities was used. For nonconforming loans with maturities similar to conforming loans, the coupon was adjusted for credit risk. Loans which did not have quoted market prices were priced using the discounted cash flow method. The discount rate used was the rate currently offered on similar products. Loans priced using the discounted cash flow method included residential construction loans, commercial real estate loans, and consumer loans. The estimated fair value of loans held for sale is based on the terms of the related sale commitments.

 

Foreclosed real estate - Fair value is based upon independent market prices, appraised value of the collateral or management’s estimation of the value of the collateral.

 

Deposits - The fair value of checking accounts, saving accounts, and money market accounts was the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.

 

Time certificates - The fair value was determined using the discounted cash flow method. The discount rate was equal to the rate currently offered on similar products.

 

Long-term debt and other borrowed funds - These were valued using the discounted cash flow method. The discount rate was equal to the rate currently offered on similar borrowings.

 

Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in junior subordinated securities - These were valued using discounted cash flows. The discount rate was equal to the rate currently offered on similar borrowings.

 

Off-balance sheet instruments - The Company charges fees for commitments to extend credit. Interest rates on loans for which these commitments are extended are normally committed for periods of less than one month. Fees charged on standby letters of credit and other financial guarantees are deemed to be immaterial and these guarantees are expected to be settled at face amount or expire unused. It is impractical to assign any fair value to these commitments.

 

The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since that date and, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amount presented herein.

 

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ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

This document contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions and may describe future plans, strategies and expectations of Tri-County Financial Corporation (the “Company”) and Community Bank of Tri-County (the “Bank”). These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions. The Company and the Bank’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates, national and regional economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality and composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Company and the Bank’s market area, changes in real estate market values in the Company and the Bank’s market area and changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines. Additional factors that may affect our results are discussed in Part I of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (the “Form 10-K”). These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

 

GENERAL

 

The Company is a bank holding company organized in 1989 under the laws of the State of Maryland. It owns all the outstanding shares of capital stock the Bank. The Company engages in no significant activity other than holding the stock of the Bank, paying its subordinated debt and preferred stock obligations, and directing the business of the Bank. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report, including financial statements and related data, relates primarily to the Bank and its subsidiaries.

 

The Bank has sought to organically increase total assets through its targeted loan product lines. The Bank believes that its ability to offer fast, flexible, local decision-making will continue to attract significant new business relationships and enhance asset growth. The Bank’s marketing is directed towards growth in lending for commercial loans, residential first mortgages and commercial real estate loans and increasing its balances of both consumer and business transaction deposit accounts. The Bank believes that increases in transaction deposit accounts will lessen the Bank’s dependence on higher-cost funding, such as certificates of deposit and borrowings. Although management believes that this strategy will increase financial performance over time, increasing the balances of certain products, such as commercial lending and transaction accounts, may also increase the Bank’s noninterest expense. It recognizes that certain lending and deposit products increase the possibility of losses from credit and other risks.

 

The Bank continues to evaluate its allowance for loan losses and the associated provision to compensate for the increased risk. Any evaluation of the allowance for loan losses is inherently inexact and reflects management’s expectations as to future interest rates and economic conditions in the region as well as individual borrowers’ circumstances. Management believes that its allowance for loan losses is adequate. For further information on the Bank’s allowance for loan losses see the discussion in the sections captioned “Financial Condition” and “Critical Accounting Policies” as well as the relevant discussions in the Form 10-K and Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

The Bank conducts business through its main office in Waldorf, Maryland and ten branch offices in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties in Southern Maryland and in King George, Virginia. The Bank is the second largest overall deposit holder in the Tri-County area according to the most recent 2011 FDIC Summary of Deposit Survey. The Bank is building an operations center scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2012 in Waldorf, Maryland.

 

The Company’s results are influenced by local and national economic conditions. These conditions include the level of short-term interest rates such as the federal funds rate, the differences between short- and long-term interest rates, the value of real estate in our markets, the prospects for economic growth or decline, and the rates of anticipated and current inflation. Local conditions, including employment growth or declines, may have direct or indirect effects on our borrowers’ ability to meet their obligations.

 

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On September 23, 2011, the U.S. Department of Treasury purchased $20.0 million in the Company’s preferred stock under the Small Business Lending Fund (the “SBLF”). The SBLF is a program intended to encourage small business lending by providing capital to qualified community banks at favorable rates. SBLF dividend rates can fluctuate between 1% and 7% during the first four and one half years, depending on the level of the Bank’s small business lending. As of December 31, 2011, the Company’s dividend rate on the SBLF funds was 1%. The Company used $16.4 million of the proceeds from this investment to redeem all of the preferred stock that it sold to the Treasury under the TARP Capital Purchase Program (“TARP”) on December 19, 2008 as well as to pay any accrued but unpaid dividends. The net proceeds, after repurchasing the TARP securities, were invested by the Company in the Bank. During 2012, if the Company maintains its current investment in qualified small business lending, annual preferred dividends will decrease to $200,000 compared with previously paid annual TARP preferred dividends of $846,930. For additional information regarding SBLF, refer to Note 18 of the Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012   2011 
         
Condensed Income Statement          
Interest and Dividend Income  $10,108,384   $9,831,790 
Interest Expense   3,023,685    3,222,317 
Net Interest Income   7,084,699    6,609,473 
Provision for Loan Loss   341,074    2,005,830 
Noninterest Income   846,090    770,327 
Noninterest Expense   5,897,419    5,111,224 
Income Before Income Taxes   1,692,296    262,746 
Income Tax Expense   587,043    21,248 
Net Income   1,105,253    241,498 
Preferred Stock Dividends   50,000    211,733 
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders   1,055,253    29,765 
           
Per Common Share          
Basic Earnings  $0.35   $0.01 
Diluted Earnings  $0.35   $0.01 
Cash Dividends Declared  $0.40   $0.40 
Book Value  $18.61   $18.15 

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2012

 

Net income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2012 increased $863,755 to $1,105,253 ($0.35 basic and diluted earnings per common share), compared to $241,498 ($0.01 basic and diluted earnings per common share) for the same period in the prior year. The increase in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the same quarter in 2011 was due to a decrease in the provision for loan losses of $1,664,756 and increases in net interest income of $475,226 and noninterest income of $75,763. These positive impacts to net income were offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $786,195 and income tax expense of $565,795.

 

Net income available to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2012 increased $1,025,488 to $1,055,253 compared to $29,765 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Increases in net income available to common shareholders included the $863,755 of differences summarized above and a reduction in preferred stock dividends of $161,733.

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   Three Months Ended March 31,         
   2012   2011   $ Change   % Change 
Interest and Dividend Income                    
Loans, including fees  $9,224,883   $8,860,571   $364,312    4.11%
Taxable interest and dividends on investment securities   881,817    969,837    (88,020)   (9.08)%
Interest on deposits with banks   1,684    1,382    302    21.85%
Total Interest and Dividend Income   10,108,384    9,831,790    276,594    2.81%
Interest Expenses                    
Deposits   2,412,342    2,608,520    (196,178)   (7.52)%
Short-term borrowings   15,841    14,433    1,408    9.76%
Long-term debt   595,502    599,364    (3,862)   (0.64)%
Total Interest Expenses   3,023,685    3,222,317    (198,632)   (6.16)%
Net Interest Income   7,084,699    6,609,473    475,226    7.19%
Provision for loan losses   341,074    2,005,830    (1,664,756)   (83.00)%
Net Interest Income After Provision For Loan Losses  $6,743,625   $4,603,643   $2,139,982    46.48%

 

Net interest income increased $475,226 principally due to reductions in the cost of funds and growth in the loan portfolio. Interest rate spread and net interest margin decreased to 3.00% and 3.15%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2012 from 3.08% and 3.26%, respectively, for the comparable period in the prior year. The Company has limited the effect of the lower interest rate environment on loan rates through pricing and interest rate floors.

 

Growth of the Company’s average interest-earning assets was the driver of growth in interest and dividend income for the first quarter of 2012 partially offset by a reduction in average yields. Average balances increased $88.6 million from $810.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to $899.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Average yields on interest-earning assets decreased from 4.85% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to 4.50% for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The $276,594 increase in interest income was due to additional interest earned of $871,063 as a result of larger average interest-earning balances offset by a decrease of $594,469 due to a decrease in average yields.

 

The $364,312 increase in loan interest income was due to additional interest earned of $719,826 as a result of larger average loan balances offset by a decrease of $355,514 due to a decrease in average yields. Average loan balances increased $54.9 million to $703.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Average yields on loans decreased from 5.46% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to 5.24% for the comparable period in 2012. The $87,718 decrease for investment interest and dividends was the result of reductions in average investment yields of $238,955 to 1.81% for the three months ended March 31, 2012 from 2.40% for the comparable period in 2011. This was partially offset by an increase in average investment balances of $33.7 million to $195.2 million which resulted in a positive volume variance of $151,237.

 

Overall interest expense decreased due to a decrease in the average cost of funds and a reduction in average outstanding borrowings of $3.3 million partially offset by higher average deposit balances. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to a reduction in the average cost of funds on interest-bearing liabilities from 1.77% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to 1.50% for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Average interest-bearing liability balances increased $80.1 million from $728.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to $809.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The $198,632 decrease in interest expense was the result of a decrease of $379,220 in average rates partially offset by additional interest expense of $180,588 due to larger average interest-bearing liability balances.

 

The $196,178 decrease in deposit interest expense was due to a reduction of $405,187 as a result of lower average deposit rates offset by an increase of $209,009 due to larger average deposit balances. Average rates on deposits decreased from 1.62% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to 1.32% for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Average deposit balances increased $83.5 million to $729.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The largest positive impacts reducing interest expense were due to interest rates paid on certificates of deposits and money market accounts, which declined from 1.98% and 1.00%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to 1.70% and 0.76%, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

 

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Interest expense decreased $2,454 related to debt, which includes long-term debt and short-term borrowings. Average debt balances decreased $3.3 million to $79.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. Average rates for debt increased from 2.96% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to 3.08% for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The increase in comparative average rates was due to the pay down of $10 million in long-term debt during the first quarter of 2011.

 

The Company’s provision for loan losses decreased $1,664,756 from the comparable period in 2011 to $341,074 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and reflected improvements in asset quality. The Company’s provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 decreased due primarily to decreases in the allowance for specific nonperforming loans based on management’s estimate of realizable value. Additionally, the provision for loan losses was impacted by increasing average loan balances, economic conditions that affected the loss factors used to compute the allowance, the level of delinquencies and charge-offs. The delinquency rate improved from 2.09% at December 31, 2011 to 1.85% at March 31, 2012. Net charge-offs decreased $2,313,443 from $2,394,229 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to $80,786 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The allowance for loan losses increased from 1.07% of loan balances at December 31, 2011 to 1.08% of loan balances at March 31, 2012.

 

The following table shows the components of noninterest income and the dollar and percentage changes for the periods presented.

 

   Three Months Ended March 31,         
   2012   2011   $ Change   % Change 
Noninterest Income                    
Loan appraisal, credit and miscellaneous charges  $181,314   $158,098   $23,216    14.68%
Net losses on sale of foreclosed real estate   (96,917)   -    (96,917)   n/a 
Income from bank owned life insurance   159,206    159,695    (489)   (0.31)%
Service charges   536,512    426,959    109,553    25.66%
Gain on sale of loans held for sale   65,975    25,575    40,400    157.97%
Total Noninterest Income  $846,090   $770,327   $75,763    9.84%

 

Noninterest income increased primarily due to growth in service charge income and loan fees as a result of the increased asset size of the Bank. Gains on loan sales increased to $65,975 on sales of $1,717,634 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $25,575 on sales of $1,474,341 for the same period in 2011. The Bank focused on increasing its net margin on loan sales during the first quarter of 2012. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Bank disposed of two OREO properties for proceeds of $299,032 and recognized net losses of $96,917.

 

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The following table shows the components of noninterest expense and the dollar percentage changes for the periods presented.

  

   Three Months Ended March 31,         
   2012   2011   $ Change   % Change 
Noninterest Expense                    
Salary and employee benefits  $3,319,866   $2,751,474   $568,392    20.66%
Occupancy expense   437,472    417,391    20,081    4.81%
Advertising   80,008    118,696    (38,688)   (32.59)%
Data processing expense   368,440    282,753    85,687    30.30%
Professional fees   225,209    217,088    8,121    3.74%
Depreciation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment   134,925    99,529    35,396    35.56%
Telephone communications   43,774    42,024    1,750    4.16%
Office supplies   62,062    38,791    23,271    59.99%
FDIC insurance   443,615    326,319    117,296    35.95%
Valuation allowance on foreclosed real estate   300,000    315,883    (15,883)   (5.03)%
Other   482,048    501,276    (19,228)   (3.84)%
Total Noninterest Expense  $5,897,419   $5,111,224   $786,195    15.38%

 

For the quarter ended March 31, 2012, noninterest expense increased primarily due to growth in salary and benefits and increased FDIC insurance costs. Salary and employee benefits expense increased as the Bank added additional employees to support the Bank’s balance sheet growth and increased compliance needs. FDIC insurance grew as the Bank’s average asset size increased. Data processing and office supplies increased from the comparable period in 2011 due mostly to conversion related costs for a change to the Bank’s core service provider. Additionally, regulatory compliance costs continue to rise from the prior year reflecting the legacy regulatory burden as well as the initial impact of the Dodd-Frank Act.

 

The Company recorded income tax expense of $587,043 or 34.7%, of pretax earnings of $1,692,296 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared with 21,248 or 8.1%, of pretax earnings of $262,746 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase in the effective tax rate was the result of tax exempt income being relatively lower to total income in 2011.

 

The Company’s preferred stock dividends decreased $161,733 to $50,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 from $211,733 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease was due to the Company’s participation in the SBLF and payoff of TARP during the third quarter of 2011. If the Company maintains its 1% dividend for 2012, the annual preferred SBLF dividend will decrease to $200,000 compared to a previous annualized cost of $846,930 for TARP participation.

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION

   March 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   $ Change   % Change 
Assets                    
Cash and due from banks  $10,830,866   $13,074,091   $(2,243,225)   (17.16)%
Federal Funds sold   370,000    5,040,000    (4,670,000)   (92.66)%
Interest-bearing deposits with banks   563,011    1,004,098    (441,087)   (43.93)%
Securities available for sale (AFS), at fair value   34,147,730    41,827,612    (7,679,882)   (18.36)%
Securities held to maturity (HTM), at amortized cost   140,636,265    153,516,839    (12,880,574)   (8.39)%
FHLB and FRB stock - at cost   5,988,900    5,587,000    401,900    7.19%
Loans receivable - net of allowance for loan losses of $7,915,798 and $7,655,041, respectively   722,942,471    710,088,775    12,853,696    1.81%
Premises and equipment, net   17,963,404    16,440,902    1,522,502    9.26%
Foreclosed real estate   4,467,834    5,028,513    (560,679)   (11.15)%
Accrued interest receivable   2,996,328    3,027,784    (31,456)   (1.04)%
Investment in bank owned life insurance   18,257,291    18,098,085    159,206    0.88%
Other assets   9,427,404    10,746,024    (1,318,620)   (12.27)%
                     
Total Assets  $968,591,504   $983,479,723   $(14,888,219)   (1.51)%

  

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Details of the Bank’s loan portfolio are presented below:

 

   March 31, 2012   %   December 31, 2011   % 
                 
Commercial real estate  $387,062,534    52.90%  $370,383,885    51.55%
Residential first mortgages   171,910,733    23.50%   164,543,309    22.90%
Construction and land development   36,254,152    4.96%   36,744,865    5.11%
Home equity and second mortgage   23,455,588    3.21%   24,138,324    3.36%
Commercial loans   93,410,257    12.77%   101,968,056    14.19%
Consumer loans   960,745    0.13%   1,000,983    0.14%
Commercial equipment   18,567,449    2.54%   19,760,753    2.75%
    731,621,458    100.00%   718,540,175    100.00%
Less:                    
Deferred loan fees   763,189    0.10%   796,359    0.11%
Allowance for loan loss   7,915,798    1.08%   7,655,041    1.07%
    8,678,987         8,451,400      
                     
   $722,942,471        $710,088,775      

 

Assets decreased primarily due to seasonal declines in customer deposits. Cash, maturing securities and Federal Home Loan Bank advances were utilized to fund loan growth and operating needs. The differences in allocations between the different cash and investment categories reflect operational needs.

 

Premises and equipment increased due primarily to construction in process for the Bank’s new operations center in Waldorf, Maryland and to complete construction of its newest branch in King George, Virginia, which opened in March 2012. The operations center is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2012. Other assets decreased due to a reduction in prepaid expenses.

 

Gross loan growth of $13,081,283 from $718,540,175 at December 31, 2011 to $731,621,458 at March 31, 2012, was due to net new loans of $16,678,649 in commercial real estate and $7,367,424 in residential mortgages offset by decreases of $8,557,799 in commercial loans, $1,193,304 in commercial equipment loans and a net decrease in other loan categories of $1,213,687. During 2010 and 2011, the Bank managed the relative size of the components of its loan portfolio to increase the commercial real estate and residential first mortgages portfolios; growing from 46.88% and 18.59% of the loan portfolio, respectively, at December 31, 2009 to 52.90% and 23.50%, respectively, at March 31, 2012. Construction and land development loans have decreased from 10.00% of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2009 to 4.96% at March 31, 2012, as the Bank has deemphasized this type of lending.

 

The Company’s overall delinquency rate (loans greater than 30 days delinquent) declined 24 basis points to 1.85% at March 31, 2012 from the prior year end. Nonperforming loans (loans 90 days or greater delinquent) increased $2,583,867 from $9,510,617 at December 31, 2011 to $12,094,484 at March 31, 2012. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans increased to 1.65% at March 31, 2012 compared to 1.32% at December 31, 2011. The first quarter 2012 increase in nonperforming loans was primarily for one well secured commercial relationship of $3,694,032. The Bank had 35 nonperforming loans at both March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Loans 31-89 days delinquent decreased from 0.76% at December 31, 2011 to 0.20% at March 31, 2012.

 

Foreclosed real estate (OREO) decreased $560,679 from $5,028,513 at December 31, 2011 to $4,467,834 at March 31, 2012 as disposals of $395,949 and valuation allowances of $300,000 were offset by additions of $135,270. The Company’s OREO balance of $4,467,834 is at its lowest level since December 31, 2009. During the three months ended March 31, 2012 the Bank disposed of two OREO properties for proceeds of $299,032 and recognized net losses of $96,917. Foreclosed real estate carrying amounts reflect management’s estimate of the realizable value of these properties incorporating current appraised values, local real estate market conditions and related costs.

 

The Company’s allowance for loan losses increased from $7,655,041, or 1.07% of loans, at December 31, 2011 to $7,915,798, 1.08% of loans, at March 31, 2012. Management’s determination of the adequacy of the allowance is based on a periodic evaluation of the portfolio with consideration given to: the overall loss experience; current economic conditions; volume, growth and composition of the loan portfolio; financial condition of the borrowers; and other relevant factors that, in management’s judgment, warrant recognition in providing an adequate allowance. Management believes that the allowance is adequate. Additional loan information for prior years is presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

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Details of the Bank’s nonperforming assets and loans are presented in the schedules below:

 

Nonperforming Loans (Nonaccrual Loans) by Portfolio Segment

 

   March 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Dollars   Number
 of Loans
   Dollars   Number
 of Loans
 
                 
Commercial real estate  $2,082,925    8   $2,866,539    11 
Residential first mortgages   2,329,042    8    2,438,771    7 
Construction and land development   1,413,550    2    1,413,550    2 
Home equity and second mortgage   271,599    6    291,285    7 
Commercial loans   5,764,972    8    2,263,916    4 
Consumer loans   -    -    500    1 
Commercial equipment   232,396    3    236,056    3 
   $12,094,484    35   $9,510,617    35 

 

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The following table sets forth information with respect to the Bank’s foreclosed real estate (OREO), nonaccrual loans and TDRs. The table includes a breakdown between nonperforming and impaired loans.

 

OREO, Nonperforming (Nonaccrual Loans) and Impaired Loans

 

   March 31, 2012   December 31, 2011 
         
Foreclosed Real Estate (OREO)  $4,467,834   $5,028,513 
           
Nonperforming loans (NPLs)          
Nonaccrual loans with impairment  $4,589,229   $4,517,009 
Nonaccrual loans with no impairment   6,743,441    4,193,893 
TDRs not performing according to terms   761,814    799,715 
           
Total Nonperforming Loans  $12,094,484   $9,510,617 
           
Total Nonperforming Assets  $16,562,318   $14,539,130 
           
Impaired loans          
Nonaccrual loans with impairment  $4,589,229   $4,517,009 
Performing loans with impairment   5,553,537    4,286,916 
TDRs not performing according to terms   761,814    799,715 
TDRs performing according to terms   10,484,022    11,113,326 
           
Total Impaired Loans  $21,388,602   $20,716,966 
           
Asset Quality          
Nonperforming loans (NPLs)  $12,094,484   $9,510,617 
Nonperforming assets (NPLs + OREO)   16,562,318    14,539,130 
Troubled debt restructures (TDRs)   11,245,835    11,913,041 
Allowance for loan losses to total loans   1.08%   1.07%
Past due loans (PDLs) to total loans (31 to 89 days)   0.20%   0.76%
Nonperforming loans (NPLs) to total loans (>=90 days)   1.65%   1.32%
Total loan delinquency  (PDLs + NPLs) to total loans   1.85%   2.09%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans   65.45%   80.49%
Nonperforming assets to total assets   1.71%   1.48%
Nonperforming assets to gross loans + OREO   2.25%   2.01%
Nonperforming assets + TDRs to total assets (a)   2.79%   2.61%

 

(a) Ratio was adjusted to remove duplication of loans that are both nonperforming and troubled debt restructures.

  

Commercial real estate has been impacted by economic conditions in our local market mainly due to higher vacancies in commercial office space. Nonperforming residential first mortgages are the result of specific customer issues with unemployment and other circumstances requiring the liquidation of family assets. The first quarter of 2012 increase in commercial nonperforming loans was primarily for one well secured customer relationship. The Company has decreased nonperforming construction and land development loans from $9,504,414 at December 31, 2009 to $1,413,550 at March 31, 2012 as loans were foreclosed or projects were completed. The Company has reduced its holdings in construction and land development loans from $62,509,558, or 10.0% of total loans at December 31, 2009 to $36,254,152, or 4.96% of total loans at March 31, 2012. At March 31, 2012, the Bank provided for a specific allowance of $1,476,628 on nonperforming loans of $5,351,042 and no allowance on $6,743,441 of nonperforming loans. Specific allowances are based on management’s evaluation of the underlying collateral and utilization of the Bank’s credit evaluation criteria.

 

Management continues to monitor these loans and is working to resolve these loans in a manner that will preserve the most value for the Company. Additional loan information is presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under Note 11 and for prior years is presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

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   March 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   $ Change   % Change 
Liabilities                    
Deposits                    
Non-interest-bearing deposits  $78,817,029   $81,097,622   $(2,280,593)   (2.81)%
Interest-bearing deposits   726,872,082    746,155,579    (19,283,497)   (2.58)%
Total deposits   805,689,111    827,253,201    (21,564,090)   (2.61)%
Short-term borrowings   7,000,000    -    7,000,000    n/a 
Long-term debt   60,564,433    60,576,595    (12,162)   (0.02)%
Guaranteed preferred beneficial interest in junior subordinated debentures   12,000,000    12,000,000    -    0.00%
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   6,643,551    8,195,829    (1,552,278)   (18.94)%
                     
Total Liabilities  $891,897,095   $908,025,625   $(16,128,530)   (1.78)%

 

Deposits decreased during the first quarter of 2012 driven primarily by seasonal customer deposit activity. Total deposit decreases of $21,564,090 were comprised of decreases in transaction accounts of $6,706,998 and certificates of deposits of $14,857,092. Transaction accounts continued to increase as a percentage of total deposits increasing from 44.94% at December 31, 2011 to 45.31% at March 31, 2012. Since December 31, 2010, transaction deposits have increased $78,662,030 from $286,368,452, or 39.52% of deposits, to $365,030,482, or 45.31% at March 31, 2012. Total short-term borrowings increased to fund operating needs.

 

The most recent FDIC Annual Summary of Deposit Survey for deposits held on June 30, 2011 indicated that the Bank moved up one position this year to become the second largest overall deposit holder in the Tri-County area with a market share of 19.27%. Increasing deposit market share and core deposit relationships contributed significantly to the Bank’s strategy of reducing funding costs. Since the FDIC survey date, deposits increased $51,757,281 to $805,689,111 at March 31, 2012 from $753,931,830 at June 30, 2011.

 

   March 31, 2012   December 31, 2011   $ Change   % Change 
Stockholders' Equity                    
Preferred Stock, Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual, Series C - par value $1,000; authorized 20,000; issued 20,000  $20,000,000   $20,000,000   $-    0.00%
Common stock - par value $.01; authorized - 15,000,000 shares; issued 3,045,949 and 3,026,557 shares, respectively   30,459    30,266    193    0.64%
Additional paid in capital   17,635,165    17,367,403    267,762    1.54%
Retained earnings   39,762,446    38,712,194    1,050,252    2.71%
Accumulated other comprehensive gain   247,693    289,599    (41,906)   (14.47)%
Unearned ESOP shares   (981,354)   (945,364)   (35,990)   3.81%
                     
Total Stockholders' Equity  $76,694,409   $75,454,098   $1,240,311    1.64%

 

The $1,240,311 increase in stockholders’ equity was due to net income of $1,105,253 and net stock related activities of $231,964 partially offset by payments of preferred stock dividends of $55,000 and adjustments to other comprehensive income of $41,906. Common stockholders' equity of $56,694,409 at March 31, 2012, resulted in a book value of $18.61 per common share compared with $18.32 per common share at December 31, 2011 and $18.15 per common share at March 31, 2011.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Company has no business other than holding the stock of the Bank and does not currently have any material funding requirements, except for the payment of dividends on preferred and common stock, and the payment of interest on subordinated debentures.

 

The Company’s principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand and dividends received from the Bank. The Bank is subject to various regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends.

 

The Bank’s principal sources of funds for investment and operations are net income, deposits, sales of loans, borrowings, principal and interest payments on loans, principal and interest received on investment securities and proceeds from the maturity and sale of investment securities. Its principal funding commitments are for the origination or purchase of loans, the purchase of securities and the payment of maturing deposits. Deposits are the primary source of funds supporting the Bank’s lending and investment activities. The Bank also uses borrowings from the FHLB of Atlanta to supplement deposits. The amount of FHLB advances available to the Bank is limited to the lower of 40% of Bank assets or the amount supportable by eligible collateral including FHLB stock, loans and securities. In addition, the Bank has established lines of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank and commercial banks.

 

For additional information regarding these arrangements, including collateral, refer to Note 10 of the Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

The Bank’s most liquid assets are cash, cash equivalents and federal funds sold. The levels of such assets are dependent on the Bank’s operating, financing and investment activities at any given time. The variations in levels of cash and cash equivalents are influenced by deposit flows and anticipated future deposit flows.

 

Cash, federal funds sold, and interest-bearing deposits with banks as of March 31, 2012 totaled $11,763,877, a decrease of $7,354,312, or 38.47%, from the December 31, 2011 total of $19,118,189. The decrease in cash was primarily due to a decrease in deposits and the excess of loan originations over principal payments collected partially offset by proceeds received from maturing investment securities and an increase in short term borrowings.

 

During the first three months of 2012, all financing activities used $14,600,348 in cash compared to $13,286,377 in cash used for the same period in 2011. The decrease of cash flows from financing activities of $1,313,971 was primarily due to a net decrease in deposits of $18,989,508. Customer deposits for the three months ended March 31, 2012 decreased $21,564,090 compared to a decrease in deposits of $2,574,582 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. This was partially offset by increases in cash provided of $17,362,855 for long-term debt and short term borrowing activity. The Bank increased short term borrowings $7,000,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to a decrease in short term borrowings of $363,332 for the same period in 2011. Additionally, scheduled pay downs on long-term debt decreased from $10,011,685 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to $12,162 in the most recent quarter of 2012. Other financing activities increased cash provided $312,682.

 

Operating activities provided cash of $2,027,287 in the first three months of 2012 compared to $163,686 of cash used in the same period of 2011, an increase in cash of $2,190,973 from the comparable period in 2011. Cash increased primarily due to an increase in net income and a decrease in other assets partially offset by a decrease in the provision for loan losses.

 

Investing activities provided cash of $5,218,749 in the first three months of 2012 compared to $21,139,206 of cash provided for the same period of 2011. The decrease in cash of $15,920,457 was primarily due to the growth in the excess of loan originations over principal payments collected which resulted in a $17,401,332 use of cash variance. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, loans originated exceeded principal collected by $13,286,851 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011, in which loans originated were less than principal collected by $4,114,481. Additionally, net cash used increased $1,541,946 for premises and equipment related principally to acquisition and construction costs for the operations center in Waldorf, Maryland and the King George, Virginia branch. These reductions to cash were offset by net cash provided from proceeds for the sale of foreclosed real estate of $299,032 and an increase in net cash provided from investment transactions from a $17,254,430 cash provided for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to $19,978,219 cash provided for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

 

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REGULATORY MATTERS

 

The Bank is subject to Federal Reserve Board capital requirements as well as statutory capital requirements imposed under Maryland law. To be categorized as well-capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table. The Company’s and the Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios at March 31, 2012 are presented in the following table.

 

   Actual   Required for Capital
Adequacy Purposes
   To be Considered Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt
Corrective Action
 
At March 31, 2012  (in thousands) 
Total Capital (to risk weighted assets)                        
The Company  $96,361    12.84%  $60,040    8.00%          
The Bank  $92,257    12.35%  $59,767    8.00%  $74,708    10.00%
                               
Tier 1 Capital (to risk weighted assets)                              
The Company  $88,446    11.78%  $30,020    4.00%          
The Bank  $84,342    11.29%  $29,883    4.00%  $44,825    6.00%
                               
Tier 1 Capital (to average assets)                              
The Company  $88,446    9.23%  $38,333    4.00%          
The Bank  $84,342    8.83%  $38,205    4.00%  $47,757    5.00%

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Critical accounting policies are defined as those that involve significant judgments and uncertainties and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. The Company considers its determination of other-than-temporary-impairment, the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of foreclosed real estate and the valuation of deferred tax assets to be critical accounting policies.

 

The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the general practices of the United States banking industry. Application of these principles requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect different estimates, assumptions and judgments. Certain policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions and judgments and, as such, have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported.

 

Estimates, assumptions and judgments are necessary when assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at fair value, when a decline in the value of an asset not carried on the financial statements at fair value warrants an impairment write-down or valuation reserve to be established or when an asset or liability needs to be recorded contingent upon a future event. Carrying assets and liabilities at fair value inherently results in more financial statement volatility. The fair values and the information used to record valuation adjustments for certain assets and liabilities are based either on quoted market prices or are provided by other third-party sources, when available. When these sources are not available, management makes estimates based upon what it considers to be the best available information.

 

Other-Than-Temporary-Impairment (“OTTI”)

Debt securities are evaluated quarterly to determine whether a decline in their value is other-than-temporary. The term “other-than-temporary” is not necessarily intended to indicate a permanent decline in value. It means that the prospects for near term recovery of value are not necessarily favorable, or that there is a lack of evidence to support fair values equal to, or greater than, the carrying value of the investment. Under the revised guidance, for recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairments the amount of other-than-temporary impairment that is recognized through earnings for debt securities is determined by comparing the present value of the expected cash flows to the amortized cost of the security. The discount rate used to determine the credit loss is the expected book yield on the security.

 

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If management concludes an unrealized loss is temporary and our intention is to hold the investment until recovery of the amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, no charge to earnings is recorded. For additional information regarding the evaluation of OTTI, refer to Notes 4 of the Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that exist in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on two principles of accounting: (1) Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 450 “Contingencies,” which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and are estimable and (2) FASB ASC 310 “Receivables,” which requires that losses be accrued when it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest payments according to the contractual terms of the loan. The loss, if any, is determined by the difference between the loan balance and the value of collateral, the present value of expected future cash flows and values observable in the secondary markets.

 

The allowance for loan loss balance is an estimate based upon management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio. The allowance is comprised of a specific and a general component. The specific component consists of management’s evaluation of certain classified and non-accrual loans and their underlying collateral. Management assesses the ability of the borrower to repay the loan based upon all information available. Loans are examined to determine a specific allowance based upon the borrower’s payment history, economic conditions specific to the loan or borrower and other factors that would impact the borrower’s ability to repay the loan on its contractual basis. Depending on the assessment of the borrower’s ability to pay and the type, condition and value of collateral, management will establish an allowance amount specific to the loan.

 

Management utilizes a risk scale to assign grades to commercial real estate, construction and land development, commercial loans and commercial equipment loans. Commercial loan relationships with an aggregate exposure to the Bank of $750,000 or greater are risk rated. Residential first mortgages, home equity and second mortgages and consumer loans are evaluated for creditworthiness in underwriting and are monitored on an ongoing basis based on borrower payment history. Consumer loans and residential real estate loans are classified as unrated unless they are part of a larger commercial relationship that requires grading or are troubled debt restructures or nonperforming loans with an Other Assets Especially Mentioned or higher risk rating due to a delinquent payment history. Management engages a third-party firm to perform loan reviews of its commercial loan portfolio.

 

In establishing the general component of the allowance, management analyzes non-classified and non-impaired loans in the portfolio including changes in the amount and type of loans. Management also examines the Bank’s historical loss experience (including charge-offs and recoveries) within each loan category. The state of the local and national economy is also considered. Based upon these factors, the Bank’s loan portfolio is categorized and a loss factor is applied to each category. These loss factors may be higher or lower than the Bank’s actual recent average losses in any particular loan category, particularly in loan categories that are increasing or decreasing in size. Based upon these factors, the Bank will adjust the loan loss allowance by increasing or decreasing the provision for loan losses.

 

Management has significant discretion in making the judgments inherent in the determination of the allowance for loan losses, including in connection with the valuation of collateral, a borrower’s prospects of repayment and in establishing loss factors on the general component of the allowance. Changes in loss factors will have a direct impact on the amount of the provision and a corresponding effect on net income. Errors in management’s perception and assessment of the global factors and their impact on the portfolio could result in the allowance not being adequate to cover losses in the portfolio, and may result in additional provisions or charge-offs. An increase or decrease in the allowance could result in a charge or credit to income before income taxes that materially impacts earnings.

 

For additional information regarding the allowance for loan losses, refer to Notes 1 and 5 of the Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

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Foreclosed Real Estate (Other Real Estate Owned “OREO”)

 

The Company maintains a valuation allowance on its foreclosed real estate. As with the allowance for loan losses, the valuation allowance on foreclosed real estate is based on FASB ASC 450 “Contingencies,” as well as the accounting guidance on impairment of long-lived assets. These statements require that the Company establish a valuation allowance when it has determined that the carrying amount of a foreclosed asset exceeds its fair value. Fair value of a foreclosed asset is measured by the cash flows expected to be realized from its subsequent disposition. These cash flows are reduced for the costs of selling or otherwise disposing of the asset.

 

In estimating the cash flows from the sale of foreclosed real estate, management must make significant assumptions regarding the timing and amount of cash flows. For example, in cases where the real estate acquired is undeveloped land, management must gather the best available evidence regarding the market value of the property, including appraisals, cost estimates of development and broker opinions. Due to the highly subjective nature of this evidence, as well as the limited market, long time periods involved and substantial risks, cash flow estimates are highly subjective and subject to change. Errors regarding any aspect of the costs or proceeds of developing, selling or otherwise disposing of foreclosed real estate could result in the allowance being inadequate to reduce carrying costs to fair value and may require an additional provision for valuation allowances.

 

For additional information regarding foreclosed real estate, refer to Notes 1 and 7 of the Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

Deferred Tax Assets

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities. FASB ASC 740 requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized.

 

The Company periodically evaluates the ability of the Company to realize the value of its deferred tax assets. If the Company were to determine that it was not more likely than not that the Company would realize the full amount of the deferred tax assets, it would establish a valuation allowance to reduce the carrying value of the deferred tax asset to the amount it believes would be realized. The factors used to assess the likelihood of realization are the Company’s forecast of future taxable income and available tax-planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the net deferred tax assets.

 

Failure to achieve forecasted taxable income might affect the ultimate realization of the net deferred tax assets. Factors that may affect the Company’s ability to achieve sufficient forecasted taxable income include, but are not limited to, the following: increased competition, a decline in net interest margin, a loss of market share, decreased demand for financial services and national and regional economic conditions. 

 

The Company’s provision for income taxes and the determination of the resulting deferred tax assets and liabilities involve a significant amount of management judgment and are based on the best information available at the time. The Company operates within federal and state taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions.

 

Any change in the current federal or state income tax rates can affect the carrying amount of deferred taxes. Any change would be recorded through earnings in the period the new tax rates were enacted.

 

For additional information regarding the deferred tax assets, refer to Note 11 in the Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

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ITEM 3. Quantitative and qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

Not applicable as the Company is a smaller reporting company.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this report, management of the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and financial officers as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. It should be noted that the design of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures is based in part upon certain reasonable assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no reasonable assurance that any design of disclosure controls and procedures will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote, but the Company’s principal executive and financial officers have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are, in fact, effective at a reasonable assurance level.

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings – The Company is not involved in any pending legal proceedings. The Bank is not involved in any pending legal proceedings other than routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. Such routine legal proceedings, in the aggregate, are believed by management to be immaterial to the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

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

 

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

 

(a)Not applicable
(b)Not applicable
(c)On September 25, 2008, the Company announced a repurchase program under which it would repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common stock or approximately 147,435 shares. As of March 31, 2012, 115,006 shares were available to be repurchased under the repurchase program. There were no repurchases for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

 

Item 3 - Default Upon Senior Securities - None

 

Item 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures – Not Applicable

 

Item 5 - Other Information - None

 

Item 6 - Exhibits

Exhibit 31 - Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications

Exhibit 32 - Section 1350 Certifications Exhibit 31 - Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications

Exhibit 101.0* - The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (iv) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.

 

* Furnished,not filed.

 

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SIGNATURES

  

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

 

  TRI-COUNTY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
   
Date:  May 11, 2012 By: /s/ Michael L. Middleton
    Michael L. Middleton
    President and Chief Executive Officer
   
Date: May 11, 2012 By: /s/ William J. Pasenelli
    William J. Pasenelli
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  

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