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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014

 

Commission file number: 001-35072

 

ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland 65-1310069

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

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

4655 Salisbury Road, Suite 110

Jacksonville, Florida

 

32256

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(800) 342-2824

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

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 website, 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 definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large Accelerated Filer ¨     Accelerated Filer ¨ Non-Accelerated Filer ¨ Smaller Reporting Company x

 

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

 

YES ¨ NO x.

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

15,509,061 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of August 1, 2014

 

 
 

  

ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

 

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report

 

Table of Contents

 

    Page
     
  PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 3
  Financial Statements 3
  Notes to Financial Statements 8
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 39
  General Description of Business 39
  Recent Events 40
  Critical Accounting Policies 40
  Comparison of Financial Condition 43
  Comparison of Results of Operations 51
  Liquidity 61
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 62
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 63
     
  PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 65
Item 1A. Risk Factors 65
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 65
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 65
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 65
Item 5. Other Information 65
Item 6. Exhibits 65
     
Form 10-Q Signature Page 66

 

 
 

  

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Information)

(unaudited)

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
ASSETS          
Cash and due from financial institutions  $4,419   $2,889 
Short-term interest-earning deposits   28,292    111,305 
Total cash and cash equivalents   32,711    114,194 
Investment securities:          
Securities available-for-sale   179,552    159,732 
Securities held-to-maturity   18,733    19,266 
Total investment securities   198,285    178,998 
Portfolio loans, net of allowance of $6,985 in 2014 and $6,946 in 2013   405,334    371,956 
Other loans:          
Held-for-sale   4,989    1,656 
Warehouse loans held-for-investment   22,306    20,523 
Total other loans   27,295    22,179 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   6,287    5,879 
Land, premises and equipment, net   14,292    14,253 
Bank owned life insurance   16,353    16,143 
Other real estate owned   5,418    5,225 
Accrued interest receivable   1,951    1,826 
Other assets   2,162    2,980 
Total assets  $710,088   $733,633 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Deposits:          
Noninterest-bearing demand  $42,055   $34,782 
Interest-bearing demand   67,606    68,954 
Savings and money market   168,774    172,552 
Time   165,511    183,810 
Total deposits   443,946    460,098 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   66,300    92,800 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   125,000    110,000 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   4,475    5,210 
Total liabilities   639,721    668,108 
           
Commitments and contingent liabilities          
           
Preferred stock: $0.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013   -    - 
Common stock: $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 15,509,061 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013   155    155 
Additional paid-in capital   100,643    100,794 
Common stock held by:          
Employee stock ownership plan shares of 79,042 at June 30, 2014 and 81,437 at December 31, 2013   (1,717)   (1,769)
Benefit plans   (307)   (317)
Retained deficit   (25,348)   (25,779)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   (3,059)   (7,559)
Total stockholders’ equity   70,367    65,525 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $710,088   $733,633 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Information)

(unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
Interest and dividend income:                    
Loans, including fees  $5,901   $6,712   $11,780   $13,673 
Securities and interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions   1,030    674    2,076    1,248 
Total interest and dividend income   6,931    7,386    13,856    14,921 
Interest expense:                    
Deposits   629    867    1,291    1,749 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   827    1,196    1,802    2,378 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   1,148    1,144    2,279    2,278 
Total interest expense   2,604    3,207    5,372    6,405 
Net interest income   4,327    4,179    8,484    8,516 
Provision for portfolio loan losses   350    1,219    800    2,453 
Net interest income after provision for portfolio loan losses   3,977    2,960    7,684    6,063 
                     
Noninterest income:                    
Service charges and fees   680    750    1,317    1,497 
Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale   269    299    493    633 
Gain on sale of securities available-for-sale (includes $7 accumulated other comprehensive income reclassifications for unrealized net gains for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively)   7    -    7    - 
Bank owned life insurance earnings   119    98    209    197 
Interchange fees   388    404    761    799 
Other   118    182    254    322 
Total noninterest income   1,581    1,733    3,041    3,448 
                     
Noninterest expense:                    
Compensation and benefits   2,633    2,127    4,920    4,403 
Occupancy and equipment   492    482    983    965 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance premiums   358    442    742    882 
Foreclosed assets, net   13    (171)   19    (189)
Data processing   365    446    658    776 
Outside professional services   405    1,070    788    1,958 
Collection expense and repossessed asset losses   130    676    294    1,588 
Other   892    1,175    1,797    2,721 
Total noninterest expense   5,288    6,247    10,201    13,104 
                     
Income (loss) before income tax expense   270    (1,554)   524    (3,593)
Income tax expense   45    -    93    - 
Net income (loss)  $225   $(1,554)  $431   $(3,593)
                     
Earnings (loss) per common share:                    
Basic  $0.02   $(0.62)  $0.03   $(1.43)
Diluted  $0.02   $(0.62)  $0.03   $(1.43)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Information)

(unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
                 
Net income (loss)  $225   $(1,554)  $431   $(3,593)
                     
Other comprehensive income (loss):                    
Change in securities available-for-sale:                    
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period   1,997    (4,641)   4,507    (5,527)
Less reclassification adjustments for (gains) losses recognized in income   (7)   -    (7)   - 
Net unrealized gains (losses)   1,990    (4,641)   4,500    (5,527)
Income tax effect   -    -    -    - 
Net of tax effect   1,990    (4,641)   4,500    (5,527)
                     
Total other comprehensive income (loss)   1,990    (4,641)   4,500    (5,527)
                     
Comprehensive income (loss)  $2,215   $(6,195)  $4,931   $(9,120)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Information)

(unaudited)

 

   Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-In
Capital
   Employee Stock
Ownership
Plan Shares
   Benefit
Plans
   Retained
Deficit
   Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
                             
For the six months ended June 30, 2014:                            
                                    
Balance at December 31, 2013  $155   $100,794   $(1,769)  $(317)  $(25,779)  $(7,559)  $65,525 
Additional cost associated with the issuance of common stock in a public offering in 2013   -    (112)   -    -    -    -    (112)
Employee stock ownership plan shares earned, 2,395 shares   -    (42)   52    -    -    -    10 
Management restricted stock expense   -    2    -    -    -    -    2 
Stock options expense   -    11    -    -    -    -    11 
Distribution from Rabbi Trust   -    (10)   -    10    -    -    - 
Net income   -    -    -    -    431    -    431 
Other comprehensive income   -    -    -    -    -    4,500    4,500 
Balance at June 30, 2014  $155   $100,643   $(1,717)  $(307)  $(25,348)  $(3,059)  $70,367 
                                    
For the six months ended June 30, 2013:                                   
                                    
Balance at December 31, 2012  $26   $56,132   $(1,873)  $(338)  $(14,373)  $686   $40,260 
Employee stock ownership plan shares earned, 2,395 shares   -    (42)   52    -    -    -    10 
Management restricted stock expense   -    2    -    -    -    -    2 
Stock options expense   -    13    -    -    -    -    13 
Distribution from Rabbi Trust   -    (12)   -    12    -    -    - 
Net loss   -    -    -    -    (3,593)   -    (3,593)
Other comprehensive loss   -    -    -    -    -    (5,527)   (5,527)
Balance at June 30, 2013  $26   $56,093   $(1,821)  $(326)  $(17,966)  $(4,841)  $31,165 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Information)

(unaudited)

 

   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2013 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income (loss)  $431   $(3,593)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Provision for portfolio loan losses   800    2,453 
Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale   (493)   (633)
Originations of loans held-for-sale   (6,300)   (4,869)
Proceeds from sales of loans held-for-sale   5,012    7,374 
Foreclosed assets, net   19    (189)
Gain on sale of securities available-for-sale   (7)   - 
Employee stock ownership plan compensation expense   10    10 
Share-based compensation expense   13    15 
Amortization of premiums and deferred fees, net of accretion of discounts on investment securities and loans   (830)   772 
Depreciation expense   295    328 
Net change in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance   (210)   (196)
Net change in accrued interest receivable   (125)   64 
Net change in other assets   818    295 
Net change in accrued expenses and other liabilities   (735)   1,286 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   (1,302)   3,117 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Proceeds from maturities and payments of investment securities   10,700    18,009 
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale   6,266    - 
Purchase of securities available-for-sale   (32,297)   (25,582)
Funding of warehouse loans held-for-investment   (179,407)   (569,763)
Proceeds from repayments of warehouse loans held-for-investment   177,624    577,589 
Purchase of portfolio loans   (32,515)   - 
Net change in portfolio loans   (2,245)   23,378 
Expenditures on premises and equipment   (334)   (23)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned   199    4,641 
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock   (675)   - 
Redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock   267    1,381 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (52,417)   29,630 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Net decrease in deposits   (16,152)   2,384 
Repayment of securities sold under agreements to repurchase   (26,500)   - 
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances   15,000    - 
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances   -    (25,000)
Additional cost associated with the issuance of common stock in a public offering in 2013   (112)   - 
Net cash used in financing activities   (27,764)   (22,616)
           
Net  increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (81,483)   10,131 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   114,194    67,828 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  $32,711   $77,959 
           
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Interest paid  $5,601   $6,419 
Income taxes paid  $394   $- 
           
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash information:          
Loans transferred to other real estate  $411   $9,248 
Loans transferred to held-for-sale  $1,552   $- 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation (the Company) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Atlantic Coast Bank (the Bank). The consolidated financials also include First Community Financial Services, Inc. (FCFS), an inactive wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantic Coast Bank. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The principal activity of the Company is the ownership of the Bank’s common stock, as such, the terms “Company” and “Bank” are used interchangeably throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, which was derived from our audited financial statements, and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2014 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statement presentation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring in nature) considered necessary for (i) a fair presentation and (ii) to make such statements not misleading, have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014. The 2013 Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation consolidated financial statements, as presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, should be read in conjunction with these statements.

 

Certain items in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. The reclassifications have no effect on net income (loss) or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.

 

To prepare unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided, and actual results could differ. Estimates associated with the allowance for portfolio loan losses (the allowance), realization of deferred tax assets, and the fair values of securities and other financial instruments are particularly susceptible to material change in the near term.

 

Impact of Certain Accounting Pronouncements

 

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures (ASU 2014-11). ASU 2014-11 requires that repurchase-to-maturity transactions be accounted for as secured borrowings, and requires separate secured borrowing accounting for a transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty. The new guidance requires disclosure of information about transfers accounted for as sales in transactions that are economically similar to repurchase agreements. Additionally, the new guidance requires disclosure of the types of collateral pledged in such transactions. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014, with retrospective disclosure necessary for all comparative periods presented. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to result in additional disclosures, or have any material impact on the Company’s financial statements or results of operations.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09). ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model requiring a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount reflecting the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance may be applied using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance, as well as evaluating which transition method will be applied upon adoption.

 

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued)

 

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-04, Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure (ASU 2014-04). ASU 2014-04 will eliminate diversity in practice regarding the timing of derecognition for residential mortgage loans when an in substance repossession or foreclosure has occurred. Additionally, ASU 2014-04 requires both interim and annual disclosure of properties that are in the process of foreclosure. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014, with retrospective disclosure necessary for all comparative periods presented. The adoption of this guidance will result in additional disclosures, but is not expected to have any material impact on the Company’s financial statements or results of operations.

 

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (ASU 2013-11). ASU 2013-11 requires that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion thereof, be presented in the financial statements as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryover, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryover, with specified exceptions. The Company adopted the guidance for the first quarter of 2014, with no material impact on the Company’s financial statements or results of operations.

 

NOTE 2. CAPITAL RAISE TRANSACTION & BULK SALE OF NONPERFORMING ASSETS

 

On December 3, 2013, the Company raised $48.3 million in gross proceeds by issuing 12,880,000 shares of its common stock in a public offering, which included the issuance of 1,680,000 shares as a result of the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, at a price to the public of $3.75 per share. Net proceeds from the public offering were $44.9 million after underwriting discounts and offering expenses of $3.4 million. The Company contributed $44.0 million of the net proceeds of the offering to the Bank to maintain capital ratios at required levels and to support growth in the Bank's loan and investment portfolios. The Company is using the remaining net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes.

 

On December 27, 2013, the Company completed the sale of approximately $13.2 million of its nonperforming assets to real estate investment firms. The sale included nonaccrual loans with a carrying value of $10.6 million and other real estate owned (OREO) with a carrying value of $2.6 million, for a combined purchase price of $6.9 million.

 

NOTE 3. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

Transactions Involving Members of the Board of Directors

 

Certain of our directors purchased securities in our December 2013 public offering of Common Stock. The following table provides information regarding securities purchased in material transactions:

 

Name  Number and Type of Securities  Aggregate Purchase Price 
        
Bhanu Choudhrie  1,289,077 shares of Common Stock    $4,834,039 
Jay S. Sidhu  80,000 shares of Common Stock    $300,000 

 

Transaction between Atlantic Coast Bank and Customers Bank

 

On March 26, 2014, the Bank purchased $16.2 million of one- to four-family mortgages, comprised entirely of out of market loans, from Customers Bank for $16.5 million, at a premium of 1.75%. Messrs. Sidhu and Choudhrie are directors of Customers Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Customers Bank. Mr. Sidhu is also the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Customers Bancorp, Inc. This loan purchase transaction was in the ordinary course of our business, made on substantially the same terms as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non-affiliated business partners, and did not involve more than a normal risk or present other unfavorable features.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4. FAIR VALUE

 

Asset and liability fair value measurements (in this note and Note 5) have been categorized based upon the fair value hierarchy described below:

 

·Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted market prices for identical instruments in active markets.

 

·Level 2 – Valuation is based upon quoted market prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

 

·Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized below:

 

       Fair Value Hierarchy 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
June 30, 2014                    
Assets:                    
Securities available-for-sale:                    
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises  $4,650    -   $4,650    - 
State and municipal   7,551    -    7,551    - 
Mortgage-backed securities – residential   152,744    -    152,744    - 
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government   14,607    -    14,607    - 
Total  $179,552    -   $179,552    - 
                     
December 31, 2013                    
Assets:                    
Securities available-for-sale:                    
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises  $4,318    -   $4,318    - 
State and municipal   972    -    972    - 
Mortgage-backed securities – residential   130,914    -    130,914    - 
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government   23,528    -    23,528    - 
Total  $159,732    -   $159,732    - 

 

The fair values of securities available-for-sale are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities available-for-sale where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities available-for-sale where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3). Discounted cash flows are calculated using spread to swap and LIBOR curves that are updated to incorporate loss severities, volatility, credit spread and optionality. During times when trading is less liquid, broker quotes are used (if available) to validate the model. Rating agency and industry research reports as well as defaults and deferrals on individual securities are reviewed and incorporated into the calculations.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4. FAIR VALUE (continued)

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized below:

 

       Fair Value Hierarchy 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
June 30, 2014                    
Assets:                    
Other real estate owned  $5,418   $-   $-   $5,418 
                     
December 31, 2013                    
Assets:                    
Other real estate owned  $5,225   $-   $-   $5,225 

 

Quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is summarized below:

 

   Fair Value
Estimate
   Valuation
Techniques
  Unobservable Input  Range
(Weighted
Average) (1)
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
               
June 30, 2014                
Assets:                
Other real estate owned  $5,418   Broker price opinions, appraisal of collateral (2) (3)  Appraisal adjustments (4)
 
Liquidation expenses
   

0.0% to 90.0% (27.2%)

 

10.0% (10.0%)

 
                 
December 31, 2013                
Assets:                
Other real estate owned  $5,225   Broker price opinions, appraisal of collateral (2) (3)  Appraisal adjustments (4)
 
Liquidation expenses
   

0.0% to 64.4% (26.6%)

 

10.0% (10.0%)

 

 

 

(1)The range and weighted average of other appraisal adjustments and liquidation expenses are presented as a percent of the appraised value.
(2)Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable.
(3)Includes qualitative adjustments by management and estimated liquidation expenses.
(4)Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and liquidation expenses.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 4. FAIR VALUE (continued)

 

The fair value of OREO is determined using inputs which include current and prior appraisals and estimated costs to sell (Level 3). Assets acquired through or in lieu of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value based on appraisals, as adjusted, less estimated selling costs at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. At the initial time of transfer to OREO, an impairment loss is recognized through the allowance in cases where the carrying amount exceeds the new cost basis. Subsequent declines in fair value are recorded directly as an adjustment to current earnings through noninterest expense. Costs relating to improvement of property may be capitalized, whereas costs relating to the holding of property are expensed. There were no write-downs on OREO for the three months ended June 30, 2014. Write-downs on OREO for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $13,000, and write-downs on OREO for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 were $112,000 and $139,000, respectively.

 

NOTE 5. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments, not previously presented, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

           Fair Value Hierarchy 
   Carrying
Amount
   Estimated
Fair Value
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
June 30, 2014                         
Assets:                         
Cash and due from financial institutions  $4,419   $4,419   $4,419   $-   $- 
Short-term interest-earning deposits   28,292    28,292    28,292    -    - 
Securities held-to-maturity   18,733    18,719    -    18,719    - 
Portfolio loans, net   405,334    438,832    -    438,832    - 
Loans held-for-sale   4,989    5,523    -    5,523    - 
Warehouse loans held-for-investment   22,306    22,306    -    22,306    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   6,287    6,287    -    -    6,287 
Accrued interest receivable   1,951    1,951    -    1,951    - 
Liabilities:                         
Deposits   443,946    444,230    -    444,230    - 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   66,300    74,057    -    74,057    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   125,000    134,195    -    134,195    - 
Accrued interest payable (reported on consolidated balance sheets in accrued expenses and other liabilities)   878    878    -    878    - 
                          
December 31, 2013                         
Assets:                         
Cash and due from financial institutions  $2,889   $2,889   $2,889   $-   $- 
Short-term interest-earning deposits   111,305    111,305    111,305    -    - 
Securities held-to-maturity   19,266    19,258    -    19,258    - 
Portfolio loans, net   371,956    382,762    -    382,762    - 
Loans held-for-sale   1,656    1,869    -    1,869    - 
Warehouse loans held-for-investment   20,523    20,523    -    20,523    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost   5,879    5,879    -    -    5,879 
Accrued interest receivable   1,826    1,826    -    1,826    - 
Liabilities:                         
Deposits   460,098    460,432    -    460,432    - 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   92,800    101,949    -    101,949    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   110,000    120,494    -    120,494    - 
Accrued interest payable (reported on consolidated balance sheets in accrued expenses and other liabilities)   1,107    1,107    -    1,107    - 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 5. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

 

Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest, demand and savings deposits and variable rate loans or deposits that re-price frequently and fully. Fair value of securities held-to-maturity is based on market prices of similar securities. For fixed rate loans or deposits and for variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent re-pricing or re-pricing limits, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life without considering the need for adjustments for market illiquidity or credit risk. Fair value of loans held-for-sale is based on quoted market prices, where available, or is determined based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk. Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for warehouse lines of credit secured by one- to four-family residential loans originated under purchase and assumption agreements by third-party originators (warehouse loans held-for-investment), due to the rapid repayment of the loans (generally less than 30 days). Fair value of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances and securities sold under agreements to repurchase (reverse repurchase agreements) is based on current rates for similar financing. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of the FHLB stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability. The estimated fair value of other financial instruments and off-balance-sheet commitments approximate cost and are not considered significant to this presentation.

 

The Bank is a member of the FHLB and as such, is required to maintain a minimum investment in stock of the FHLB that varies with the level of advances outstanding with the FHLB. The stock is bought from and sold to the FHLB based upon its $100.00 par value. The stock does not have a readily determinable fair value and as such, is classified as restricted stock, carried at cost and evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the stock’s value is determined by the ultimate recoverability of the par value rather than by recognizing temporary declines. The determination of whether the par value will ultimately be recovered is influenced by criteria such as the following: (a) the significance of the decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock amount and the length of time this situation has persisted, (b) commitments by the FHLB to make payments required by law or regulation and the level of such payments in relation to the operating performance (c) the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on the customer base of the FHLB and (d) the liquidity position of the FHLB. The Company did not consider the FHLB stock to be impaired as of June 30, 2014.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 6. INVESTMENT SECURITIES

 

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of the investment securities and the corresponding amounts of unrealized gains and losses therein as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   Amortized
Cost
   Unrealized
Gains
   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Carrying
Amount
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
                     
June 30, 2014                         
Securities available-for-sale:                         
U.S. Government – sponsored enterprises  $5,000   $-   $(350)  $4,650   $4,650 
State and municipal   7,555    55    (59)   7,551    7,551 
Mortgage-backed securities – residential   154,987    261    (2,504)   152,744    152,744 
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government   15,069    -    (462)   14,607    14,607 
Total securities available-for-sale   182,611    316    (3,375)   179,552    179,552 
Securities held-to-maturity (1):                         
Mortgage-backed securities – residential   18,733    -    (14)   18,719    18,733 
Total securities held-to-maturity   18,733    -    (14)   18,719    18,733 
Total investment securities  $201,344   $316   $(3,389)  $198,271   $198,285 
                          
December 31, 2013                         
Securities available-for-sale:                         
U.S. Government – sponsored enterprises  $5,000   $-   $(682)  $4,318   $4,318 
State and municipal   942    30    -    972    972 
Mortgage-backed securities – residential   137,018    115    (6,219)   130,914    130,914 
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government   24,331    27    (830)   23,528    23,528 
Total securities available-for-sale   167,291    172    (7,731)   159,732    159,732 
Securities held-to-maturity (1):                         
Mortgage-backed securities – residential   19,266    -    (8)   19,258    19,266 
Total securities held-to-maturity   19,266    -    (8)   19,258    19,266 
Total investment securities  $186,557   $172   $(7,739)  $178,990   $178,998 

 

 

(1)Investment securities held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost.

 

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities, both available-for-sale and held-to-maturity, segregated by contractual maturity as of June 30, 2014, is shown below:

 

   Amortized Cost   Fair Value 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Due in one year or less  $-   $- 
Due from more than one to five years   -    - 
Due from more than five to ten years   5,727    5,738 
Due after ten years   1,828    1,813 
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises   5,000    4,649 
Mortgage-backed securities – residential (1)   173,720    171,464 
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government   15,069    14,607 
   $201,344   $198,271 

 

 

(1)Investment securities held-to-maturity, included in Mortgage-backed securities – residential, are carried at amortized cost.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 6. INVESTMENT SECURITIES (continued)

 

Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities if borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Investment securities not due at a single maturity date, include mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, are shown separately.

 

The following table summarizes the investment securities, both available-for-sale and held-to-maturity with unrealized losses as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, aggregated by investment category and length of time in a continuous unrealized loss position:

 

   Less Than 12 Months   12 Months or More   Total 
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Losses
   Fair Value   Unrealized
Losses
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
June 30, 2014                              
U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises  $-   $-   $4,650   $(350)  $4,650   $(350)
State and municipal   6,554    (59)   -    -    6,554    (59)
Mortgage-backed securities – residential   35,077    (181)   94,456    (2,323)   129,533    (2,504)
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government   18,734    (14)   14,607    (462)   33,341    (476)
   $60,365   $(254)  $113,713   $(3,135)  $174,078   $(3,389)
                               
December 31, 2013                              
U.S. Government – sponsored enterprises  $4,318   $(682)  $-   $-   $4,318   $(682)
State and municipal   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Mortgage-backed securities – residential (1)   76,480    (3,033)   51,531    (3,186)   128,011    (6,219)
Collateralized mortgage obligations – U.S. Government   32,275    (546)   8,204    (292)   40,479    (838)
   $113,073   $(4,261)  $59,735   $(3,478)  $172,808   $(7,739)

 

The decrease in unrealized losses as of June 30, 2014 is due to a decrease in interest rates, which started early in January 2014 and continued through the end of the second quarter of 2014. The 10-year treasury rate as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was 2.53% and 3.04%, respectively.

 

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

 

Management evaluates investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.

 

As of June 30, 2014 the Company’s security portfolio consisted of 49 securities available-for-sale, 41 of which were in an unrealized loss position, and 2 securities held-to-maturity, both of which were in an unrealized loss position. Nearly all unrealized losses were related to debt securities whose underlying collateral is residential mortgages. However, all of these debt securities were issued by government sponsored organizations as discussed below.

 

As of June 30, 2014, $190.7 million, or approximately 96.2% of the debt securities held by the Company were issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies, primarily Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae, institutions which the government has affirmed its commitment to support. The decline in fair value was attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality. The Company currently does not have the intent to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not it will be required to sell the securities before their anticipated

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 6. INVESTMENT SECURITIES (continued)

 

recovery. Therefore, the Company does not consider these debt securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired as

of June 30, 2014. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not record OTTI related to non-agency collateralized mortgage-backed securities or collateralized mortgage obligations.

 

Proceeds from Investment Securities

 

Proceeds from sales, payments, maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale were $11.7 million and $16.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. Proceeds from sales, payments, maturities and calls of securities available-for-sale were $8.9 million and $18.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. Gross gains of $25,000 were realized during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. Gross losses of $18,000 were realized during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. No gross gains or losses were realized during either of the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. Gains and losses on sales of securities are recorded on the settlement date, which is not materially different from the trade date, and determined using the specific identification method.

 

Proceeds from payments, maturities, and calls of securities held-to-maturity were $0.3 million and $0.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. There were no proceeds from payments, maturities, and calls of securities held-to-maturity for either of the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. The Company did not sell investment securities classified as held-to-maturity during either of the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and currently intends to hold such securities until maturity.

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS

 

Following is a comparative composition of net portfolio loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30,
2014
   % of
Total Loans
   December 31,
2013
   % of
Total Loans
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Real estate loans:                    
One- to four-family  $204,062    50.3%  $167,455    44.9%
Commercial   50,294    12.4%   48,356    12.9%
Other (land and multi-family)   15,738    3.9%   15,790    4.2%
Total real estate loans   270,094    66.6%   231,601    62.0%
                     
Real estate construction loans:                    
One- to four-family   -    0.0%   -    0.0%
Commercial   2,338    0.6%   2,582    0.7%
Acquisition and development   -    0.0%   -    0.0%
Total real estate construction loans   2,338    0.6%   2,582    0.7%
                     
Other portfolio loans:                    
Home equity   49,659    12.2%   52,767    14.1%
Consumer   51,268    12.6%   53,290    14.3%
Commercial   32,435    8.0%   33,029    8.9%
Total other portfolio loans   133,362    32.8%   139,086    37.3%
                     
Total portfolio loans   405,794    100.0%   373,269    100.0%
Allowance for portfolio loan losses   (6,985)        (6,946)     
Net deferred portfolio loan costs   6,525         5,633      
Portfolio loans, net  $405,334        $371,956      

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

The following table presents the contractual aging of the recorded investment in past due loans by class of portfolio loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   Current   30 – 59 Days
Past Due
   60 – 89 Days
Past Due
   > 90 Days
Past Due
   Total
Past Due
   Total 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
                         
June 30, 2014                              
Real estate loans:                              
One- to four-family  $198,773   $2,350   $467   $2,472   $5,289   $204,062 
Commercial   49,665    44    -    585    629    50,294 
Other (land and multi-family)   15,617    -    -    121    121    15,738 
Total real estate loans   264,055    2,394    467    3,178    6,039    270,094 
                               
Real estate construction loans:                              
One- to four-family   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Commercial   2,338    -    -    -    -    2,338 
Acquisition and development   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   2,338    -    -    -    -    2,338 
                               
Other portfolio loans:                              
Home equity   49,126    291    173    69    533    49,659 
Consumer   50,538    270    254    206    730    51,268 
Commercial   32,315    -    1    119    120    32,435 
Total other portfolio loans   131,979    561    428    394    1,383    133,362 
                               
Total portfolio loans  $398,372   $2,955   $895   $3,572   $7,422   $405,794 
                               
December 31, 2013                              
Real estate loans:                              
One- to four-family  $162,134   $1,550   $1,289   $2,482   $5,321   $167,455 
Commercial   48,272    84    -    -    84    48,356 
Other (land and multi-family)   15,668    47    -    75    122    15,790 
Total real estate loans   226,074    1,681    1,289    2,557    5,527    231,601 
                               
Real estate construction loans:                              
One- to four-family   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Commercial   2,582    -    -    -    -    2,582 
Acquisition and development   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   2,582    -    -    -    -    2,582 
                               
Other portfolio loans:                              
Home equity   51,686    639    148    294    1,081    52,767 
Consumer   51,810    983    387    110    1,480    53,290 
Commercial   33,016    13    -    -    13    33,029 
Total other portfolio loans   136,512    1,635    535    404    2,574    139,086 
                               
Total portfolio loans  $365,168   $3,316   $1,824   $2,961   $8,101   $373,269 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

Nonperforming portfolio loans, including nonaccrual portfolio loans, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $4.0 million and $3.4 million, respectively. There were no portfolio loans over 90 days past-due and still accruing interest as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Nonperforming portfolio loans include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and larger individually evaluated loans classified as impaired loans.

 

The following table presents performing and nonperforming portfolio loans by class of loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   Performing   Nonperforming   Total 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
             
June 30, 2014               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $201,363   $2,699   $204,062 
Commercial   49,709    585    50,294 
Other (land and multi-family)   15,617    121    15,738 
Total real estate loans   266,689    3,405    270,094 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   2,338    -    2,338 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   2,338    -    2,338 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   49,356    303    49,659 
Consumer   51,062    206    51,268 
Commercial   32,316    119    32,435 
Total other portfolio loans   132,734    628    133,362 
                
Total portfolio loans  $401,761   $4,033   $405,794 
                
December 31, 2013               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $164,778   $2,677   $167,455 
Commercial   48,356    -    48,356 
Other (land and multi-family)   15,715    75    15,790 
Total real estate loans   228,849    2,752    231,601 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   2,582    -    2,582 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   2,582    -    2,582 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   52,367    400    52,767 
Consumer   53,061    229    53,290 
Commercial   33,029    -    33,029 
Total other portfolio loans   138,457    629    139,086 
                
Total portfolio loans  $369,888   $3,381   $373,269 

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

The Company utilizes an internal asset classification system for portfolio loans other than consumer and residential loans as a means of reporting problem and potential problem loans. Under the risk rating system, the Company classifies problem and potential problem loans as “Special Mention”, “Substandard”, and “Doubtful” which correspond to risk ratings five, six and seven, respectively. Substandard portfolio loans, or risk rated six, include those characterized by the distinct possibility the Company may sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Portfolio loans classified as Doubtful, or risk rated seven, have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. Portfolio loans that do not currently expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories, but possess weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention are deemed to be Special Mention, or risk rated five. Risk ratings are updated any time the facts and circumstances warrant.

 

The Company evaluates consumer and residential loans based on whether the loans are performing or nonperforming as well as other factors. One- to four-family residential loan balances are charged down by the expected loss amount at the time they become nonperforming, which is generally 90 days past due. Consumer loans including automobile, manufactured housing, unsecured, and other secured loans are charged-off, net of expected recovery when the loan becomes significantly past due over a range of up to 180 days, depending on the type of loan.

 

The following table presents the risk category of commercial and other real estate portfolio loans evaluated by internal asset classification as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   Pass   Special
Mention
   Substandard   Doubtful   Total 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
                     
June 30, 2014                         
Real estate loans:                         
Commercial  $44,333   $1,804   $4,157   $-   $50,294 
Other (land and multi-family)   9,618    381    5,739    -    15,738 
Total real estate loans   53,951    2,185    9,896    -    66,032 
                          
Real estate construction loans:                         
Commercial   2,338    -    -    -    2,338 
Total real estate construction loans   2,338    -    -    -    2,338 
                          
Other portfolio loans:                         
Commercial   30,196    1,839    400    -    32,435 
Total other portfolio loans   30,196    1,839    400    -    32,435 
                          
Total portfolio loans  $86,485   $4,024   $10,296   $-   $100,805 
                          
December 31, 2013                         
Real estate loans:                         
Commercial  $41,838   $2,651   $3,867   $-   $48,356 
Other (land and multi-family)   9,628    392    5,770    -    15,790 
Total real estate loans   51,466    3,043    9,637    -    64,146 
                          
Real estate construction loans:                         
Commercial   2,582    -    -    -    2,582 
Total real estate construction loans   2,582    -    -    -    2,582 
                          
Other portfolio loans:                         
Commercial   32,466    93    470    -    33,029 
Total other portfolio loans   32,466    93    470    -    33,029 
                          
Total portfolio loans  $86,514   $3,136   $10,107   $-   $99,757 

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

When establishing the allowance, management categorizes loans into risk categories generally based on the nature of the collateral and the basis of repayment. These risk categories and the relevant risk characteristics are as follows:

 

Real Estate Loans

 

·One- to four-family residential loans have historically had less risk than other loan types as they tend to be smaller balance loans without concentrations to a single borrower or group of borrowers. Repayment depends on the individual borrower’s capacity. Given the rapid deterioration in the market value of residential real estate over the last several years, there is now a greater risk of loss if actions such as foreclosure or short sale become necessary to collect the loan and private mortgage insurance was not purchased. In addition, depending on the state in which the collateral is located, the risk of loss may increase, due to the time required to complete the foreclosure process on a property.

 

·Commercial real estate loans generally have greater credit risks compared to one- to four-family residential real estate loans, as they usually involve larger loan balances secured by non-homogeneous or specific use properties. Repayment of these loans typically relies on the successful operation of a business or the generation of lease income by the property and is therefore more sensitive to adverse conditions in the economy and real estate market.

 

·Other real estate loans include loans secured by multi-family residential real estate and land. Generally these loans involve a greater degree of credit risk than residential real estate loans, but are normally smaller individual loan balances than commercial real estate loans; land loans due to the lack of cash flow and reliance on borrower’s capacity and multi-family due to the reliance on the successful operation of the project. Both loan types are also more sensitive to adverse economic conditions.

 

Real Estate Construction Loans

 

·Real estate construction loans, including one- to four-family, commercial and acquisition and development loans, generally have greater credit risk than traditional one- to four-family residential real estate loans. The repayment of these loans can be dependent on the sale of the property to third parties or the successful completion of the improvements by the builder for the end user. In the event a loan is made on property that is not yet approved for the planned development, there is the risk that approvals will not be granted or will be delayed. Construction loans also run the risk that improvements will not be completed on time or in accordance with specifications and projected costs. Included in construction loans are Small Business Administration (SBA) construction loans, which generally have less credit risk than traditional construction loans due to a portion of the balance being guaranteed upon completion of the construction.

 

Other Loans

 

·Home equity loans and home equity lines are similar to one- to four-family residential loans and generally carry less risk than other loan types as they tend to be smaller balance loans without concentrations to a single borrower or group of borrowers. However, similar to one- to four-family residential loans, risk of loss has increased over the last several years due to deterioration of the real estate market.

 

·Consumer loans often are secured by depreciating collateral, including automobiles and mobile homes, or are unsecured and may carry more risk than real estate secured loans. Consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

·Commercial loans are secured by business assets or may be unsecured and repayment is directly dependent on the successful operation of the borrower’s business and the borrower’s ability to convert the assets to operating revenue. These possess greater risk than most other types of loans should the repayment capacity of the borrower not be adequate.

 

Activity in the allowance for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was as follows:

 

   Beginning
Balance
   Charge-Offs   Recoveries   Provisions   Ending
Balance
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
                     
June 30, 2014                         
Real estate loans:                         
One- to four-family  $3,301   $(93)  $15   $101   $3,324 
Commercial   965    (5)   9    (94)   875 
Other (land and multi-family)   315    -    9    54    378 
Total real estate loans   4,581    (98)   33    61    4,577 
                          
Real estate construction loans:                         
One- to four-family   -    -    -    -    - 
Commercial   22    -    -    11    33 
Acquisition and development   -    -    -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   22    -    -    11    33 
                          
Other portfolio loans:                         
Home equity   913    (135)   50    276    1,104 
Consumer   1,037    (115)   69    (213)   778 
Commercial   301    (119)   -    220    402 
Total other portfolio loans   2,251    (369)   119    283    2,284 
                          
Unallocated   96    -    -    (5)   91 
                          
Total  $6,950   $(467)  $152   $350   $6,985 
                          
June 30, 2013                         
Real estate loans:                         
One- to four-family  $4,126   $(407)  $244   $(241)  $3,722 
Commercial   1,004    (734)   -    1,051    1,321 
Other (land and multi-family)   979    (247)   21    (63)   690 
Total real estate loans   6,109    (1,388)   265    747    5,733 
                          
Real estate construction loans:                         
One- to four-family   -    -    -    -    - 
Commercial   273    -    -    (199)   74 
Acquisition and development   -    -    -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   273    -    -    (199)   74 
                          
Other portfolio loans:                         
Home equity   2,142    (199)   177    (151)   1,969 
Consumer   1,272    (471)   58    599    1,457 
Commercial   670    (97)   -    223    796 
Total other portfolio loans   4,084    (767)   235    671    4,222 
                          
Unallocated   -    -    -    -    - 
                          
Total  $10,466   $(2,155)  $500   $1,219   $10,029 

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

Activity in the allowance for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was as follows:

 

   Beginning
Balance
   Charge-Offs   Recoveries   Provisions   Ending
Balance
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
                     
June 30, 2014                         
Real estate loans:                         
One- to four-family  $3,188   $(396)  $103   $429   $3,324 
Commercial   827    (5)   10    43    875 
Other (land and multi-family)   282    (8)   16    88    378 
Total real estate loans   4,297    (409)   129    560    4,577 
                          
Real estate construction loans:                         
One- to four-family   -    -    -    -    - 
Commercial   125    -    -    (92)   33 
Acquisition and development   -    -    -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   125    -    -    (92)   33 
                          
Other portfolio loans:                         
Home equity   1,046    (274)   78    254    1,104 
Consumer   1,223    (361)   195    (279)   778 
Commercial   214    (119)   -    307    402 
Total other portfolio loans   2,483    (754)   273    282    2,284 
                          
Unallocated   41    -    -    50    91 
                          
Total  $6,946   $(1,163)  $402   $800   $6,985 
                          
June 30, 2013                         
Real estate loans:                         
One- to four-family  $4,166   $(1,372)  $614   $314   $3,722 
Commercial   958    (855)   -    1,218    1,321 
Other (land and multi-family)   986    (349)   36    17    690 
Total real estate loans   6,110    (2,576)   650    1,549    5,733 
                          
Real estate construction loans:                         
One- to four-family   -    -    -    -    - 
Commercial   50    -    -    24    74 
Acquisition and development   -    -    -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   50    -    -    24    74 
                          
Other portfolio loans:                         
Home equity   2,636    (972)   323    (18)   1,969 
Consumer   1,448    (738)   121    626    1,457 
Commercial   645    (131)   10    272    796 
Total other portfolio loans   4,729    (1,841)   454    880    4,222 
                          
Unallocated   -    -    -    -    - 
                          
Total  $10,889   $(4,417)  $1,104   $2,453   $10,029 

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

The following table presents ending balances for the allowance and portfolio loans based on the impairment method as of June 30, 2014:

 

   Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Total
Ending
Balance
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
             
Allowance for portfolio loan losses:               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $1,167   $2,157   $3,324 
Commercial   268    607    875 
Other (land and multi-family)   127    251    378 
Total real estate loans   1,562    3,015    4,577 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   -    33    33 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   -    33    33 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   433    671    1,104 
Consumer   64    714    778 
Commercial   13    389    402 
Total other portfolio loans   510    1,774    2,284 
                
Unallocated   -    91    91 
                
Total ending allowance for portfolio loan losses balance  $2,072   $4,913   $6,985 
                
Portfolio loans:               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $9,669   $194,393   $204,062 
Commercial   6,638    43,656    50,294 
Other (land and multi-family)   7,337    8,401    15,738 
Total real estate loans   23,644    246,450    270,094 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   -    2,338    2,338 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   -    2,338    2,338 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   1,544    48,115    49,659 
Consumer   176    51,092    51,268 
Commercial   868    31,567    32,435 
Total other portfolio loans   2,588    130,774    133,362 
                
Total ending portfolio loans balance  $26,232   $379,562   $405,794 

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

The following table presents ending balances for the allowance and portfolio loans based on the impairment method as of December 31, 2013:

 

   Individually
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Collectively
Evaluated for
Impairment
   Total
Ending
Balance
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
             
Allowance for portfolio loan losses:               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $799   $2,389   $3,188 
Commercial   106    721    827 
Other (land and multi-family)   92    190    282 
Total real estate loans   997    3,300    4,297 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   -    125    125 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   -    125    125 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   321    725    1,046 
Consumer   29    1,194    1,223 
Commercial   3    211    214 
Total other portfolio loans   353    2,130    2,483 
                
Unallocated   -    41    41 
                
Total ending allowance for portfolio loan losses balance  $1,350   $5,596   $6,946 
                
Portfolio loans:               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $6,701   $160,754   $167,455 
Commercial   6,481    41,875    48,356 
Other (land and multi-family)   7,124    8,666    15,790 
Total real estate loans   20,306    211,295    231,601 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   -    2,582    2,582 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   -    2,582    2,582 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   1,141    51,626    52,767 
Consumer   94    53,196    53,290 
Commercial   628    32,401    33,029 
Total other portfolio loans   1,863    137,223    139,086 
                
Total ending portfolio loans balance  $22,169   $351,100   $373,269 

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

Portfolio loans for which the concessions have been granted as a result of the borrower’s financial difficulties are considered a troubled debt restructuring (TDR). These concessions, which in general are applied to all categories of portfolio loans, may include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, or a combination of these or other actions intended to maximize collection. The resulting TDR impairment is included in specific reserves.

 

For homogeneous loan categories, such as one- to four-family residential loans and home equity loans, the amount of impairment resulting from the modification of the loan terms is calculated in aggregate by category of portfolio loan. The resulting impairment is included in specific reserves. If an individual homogeneous loan defaults under terms of the TDR and becomes nonperforming, the Bank follows its usual practice of charging the loan down to its estimated fair value and the charge-off is considered as a factor in determining the amount of the general component of the allowance.

 

For larger non-homogeneous loans, each loan that is modified is evaluated individually for impairment based on either discounted cash flow or, for collateral dependent loans, the appraised value of the collateral less selling costs. If the loan is not collateral dependent, the amount of the impairment, if any, is recorded as a specific reserve in the allowance. If the loan is collateral dependent, the amount of the impairment is charged off. There was an allocated allowance for loans individually evaluated for impairment of approximately $0.3 million and $0.1 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

 

A portfolio loan that is modified as a TDR with a market rate of interest is classified as an impaired loan and reported as a TDR in the year of restructure and until the loan has performed for twelve months in accordance with the modified terms. The policy for returning a nonperforming loan to accrual status is the same for any loan irrespective of whether the loan has been modified. As such, loans which are nonperforming prior to modification continue to be accounted for as nonperforming loans until they have demonstrated the ability to maintain sustained performance over a period of time, but no less than six months, and are reported as impaired nonperforming loans. Following this period such a modified loan is returned to accrual status and is classified as impaired and reported as a performing TDR until the loan has performed for twelve months in accordance with the modified terms. TDRs classified as impaired loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
         
Real estate loans:          
One- to four-family  $9,669   $6,701 
Commercial   6,284    6,481 
Other (land and multi-family)   7,107    6,864 
Total real estate loans   23,060    20,046 
           
Real estate construction loans:          
One- to four-family   -    - 
Commercial   -    - 
Acquisition and development   -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   -    - 
           
Other portfolio loans:          
Home equity   1,544    1,141 
Consumer   176    94 
Commercial   539    628 
Total other portfolio loans   2,259    1,863 
           
Total TDRs classified as impaired loans  $25,319   $21,909 

 

There were no commitments to lend additional amounts on TDRs as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

The Company is proactive in modifying residential, home equity and consumer loans in early stage delinquency because management believes modifying the loan prior to it becoming nonperforming results in the least cost to the Bank. The Bank also modifies larger commercial and commercial real estate loans as TDRs rather than pursuing other means of collection when it believes the borrower is committed to the successful repayment of the loan and the business operations are likely to support the modified loan terms.

 

The following table presents information on TDRs during the six months ended June 30, 2014:

 

   Number of Contracts   Pre-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investments
   Post-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investments
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Troubled debt restructuring:               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family   22   $5,740   $5,740 
Other (land and multi-family)   1    274   $274 
Total real estate loans   23    6,014    6,014 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   7    833    833 
Consumer   1    160    160 
Total other portfolio loans   8    993    993 
                
Total troubled debt restructurings   31   $7,007   $7,007 

 

There were six subsequent defaults on portfolio loans that were restructured as troubled debt restructurings during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The subsequent defaults included five one- to four-family residential loans with a combined recorded investment of $0.5 million, and one commercial real estate loan with a recorded investment of $0.6 million.

 

The following table presents information on TDRs during the six months ended June 30, 2013:

 

   Number of Contracts   Pre-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investments
   Post-Modification
Outstanding Recorded
Investments
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
             
Troubled debt restructuring:               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family   4   $613   $613 
Other (land and multi-family)   3    5,756    5,756 
Total real estate loans   7    6,369    6,369 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   5    143    143 
Consumer   5    218    218 
Commercial   3    298    298 
Total other portfolio loans   13    659    659 
                
Total troubled debt restructurings   20   $7,028   $7,028 

 

There were no subsequent defaults on portfolio loans that were restructured as troubled debt restructurings during the six months ended June 30, 2013.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

The following table presents information about impaired portfolio loans as of June 30, 2014:

 

   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal Balance
   Related
Allowance
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
             
With no related allowance recorded:               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $-   $-   $- 
Commercial   3,792    3,792    - 
Other (land and multi-family)   5,739    5,739    - 
Total real estate loans   9,531    9,531    - 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   -    -    - 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   -    -    - 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   -    -    - 
Consumer   -    -    - 
Commercial   383    383    - 
Total other portfolio loans   383    383    - 
                
Total with no related allowance recorded  $9,914   $9,914   $- 
                
With an allowance recorded:               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $9,669   $9,669   $1,167 
Commercial   2,846    2,846    268 
Other (land and multi-family)   1,598    1,774    127 
Total real estate loans   14,113    14,289    1,562 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   -    -    - 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   -    -    - 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   1,544    1,544    433 
Consumer   176    176    64 
Commercial   485    485    13 
Total other portfolio loans   2,205    2,205    510 
                
Total with an allowance recorded  $16,318   $16,494   $2,072 

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

The following table presents information about impaired portfolio loans as of December 31, 2013:

 

   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal Balance
   Related
Allowance
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
             
With no related allowance recorded:               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $-   $-   $- 
Commercial   3,600    3,600    - 
Other (land and multi-family)   5,770    5,770    - 
Total real estate loans   9,370    9,370    - 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   -    -    - 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   -    -    - 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   -    -    - 
Consumer   -    -    - 
Commercial   377    377    - 
Total other portfolio loans   377    377    - 
                
Total with no related allowance recorded  $9,747   $9,747   $- 
                
With an allowance recorded:               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $6,701   $6,701   $799 
Commercial   2,881    2,881    106 
Other (land and multi-family)   1,354    1,529    92 
Total real estate loans   10,936    11,111    997 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   -    -    - 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   -    -    - 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   1,141    1,141    321 
Consumer   94    94    29 
Commercial   251    251    3 
Total other portfolio loans   1,486    1,486    353 
                
Total with an allowance recorded  $12,422   $12,597   $1,350 

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

The following table presents interest income on impaired portfolio loans by class of portfolio loans for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

   Average Balance   Interest Income
Recognized
   Cash Basis
Interest Income
Recognized
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
             
June 30, 2014               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $8,572   $121   $- 
Commercial   6,540    93    - 
Other (land and multi-family)   7,214    73    - 
Total real estate loans   22,326    287    - 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   -    -    - 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   -    -    - 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   1,208    23    - 
Consumer   134    6    - 
Commercial   728    19    - 
Total other portfolio loans   2,070    48    - 
                
Total  $24,396   $335   $- 
                
June 30, 2013               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $6,507   $48   $- 
Commercial   11,425    80    - 
Other (land and multi-family)   7,839    93    - 
Total real estate loans   25,771    221    - 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   370    -    - 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   370    -    - 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   2,184    15    - 
Consumer   348    7    - 
Commercial   1,540    11    - 
Total other portfolio loans   4,072    33    - 
                
Total  $30,213   $254   $- 

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

The following table presents interest income on impaired portfolio loans by class of portfolio loans for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

   Average Balance   Interest Income
Recognized
   Cash Basis
Interest Income
Recognized
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
             
June 30, 2014               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $8,185   $193   $- 
Commercial   6,560    173    - 
Other (land and multi-family)   7,231    141    - 
Total real estate loans   21,976    507    - 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   -    -    - 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   -    -    - 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   1,343    31    - 
Consumer   135    9    - 
Commercial   748    28    - 
Total other portfolio loans   2,226    68    - 
                
Total  $24,202   $575   $- 
                
June 30, 2013               
Real estate loans:               
One- to four-family  $6,988   $141   $- 
Commercial   11,973    173    - 
Other (land and multi-family)   8,029    165    - 
Total real estate loans   26,990    479    - 
                
Real estate construction loans:               
One- to four-family   -    -    - 
Commercial   370    -    - 
Acquisition and development   -    -    - 
Total real estate construction loans   370    -    - 
                
Other portfolio loans:               
Home equity   2,463    43    - 
Consumer   399    12    - 
Commercial   1,733    22    - 
Total other portfolio loans   4,595    77    - 
                
Total  $31,955   $556   $- 

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. PORTFOLIO LOANS (continued)

 

The Company has originated portfolio loans with directors and executive officers and their associates. These loans totaled $0.2 million as of each of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The activity on these loans during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
         
Beginning balance  $137   $1,563 
New portfolio loans and advances on existing loans   -    - 
Effect of changes in related parties   37    (1,349)
Repayments   (1)   (77)
Ending balance  $173   $137 

 

NOTE 8. OTHER LOANS

 

Other loans was comprised of loans secured by one- to four-family residential homes originated internally and held-for-sale (mortgage loans held-for-sale), small business loans originated internally and held-for-sale (SBA loans held-for-sale), and warehouse loans held-for-investment. The Company originates mortgage loans held-for-sale with the intent to sell the loans and the servicing rights to investors. The Company originates SBA loans held-for-sale with the intent to sell the guaranteed portion of the loans to investors, while maintaining the servicing rights. The Company originates warehouse loans held-for-investment and permits the third-party originator to sell the loans and servicing rights to investors in order to repay the warehouse balance outstanding. Due to the generally short duration of time the Company holds these loans, the collateral arrangements related to the loans, and other factors, management has determined that no allowance for loan losses is necessary.

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company internally originated approximately $0.9 million and $1.1 million of mortgage loans held-for-sale, respectively. The Company did not internally originate any mortgage loans held-for-sale during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. The gain recorded on sale of mortgage loans held-for-sale during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $12,000 and $16,000, respectively.

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company internally originated approximately $4.2 million and $5.2 million, respectively, of SBA loans held-for-sale. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company internally originated approximately $2.5 million and $4.9 million, respectively, of SBA loans held-for-sale. The gain recorded on sales of SBA loans held-for-sale was $0.2 million and $0.4 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. Additionally, the Company recognized gains on the servicing of these loans of $26,000 and $47,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and $18,000 and $79,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company originated approximately $94.5 million and $179.4 million, respectively, of warehouse loans held-for-investment through third parties. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company originated approximately $292.7 million and $569.8 million, respectively, of warehouse loans held-for-investment through third parties. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the balance in warehouse loans held-for-investment did not include any past due, nonperforming, classified, restructured, or impaired loans. The weighted average number of days outstanding of warehouse loans held-for-investment was 19 days for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and 17 days and 20 days for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 8. OTHER LOANS (continued)

 

Warehouse loans held-for-investment possess less risk than other types of loans as they are secured by one- to four-family residential loans which tend to be smaller balance loans without concentrations to a single borrower or group of borrowers. Additionally, the Company generally holds warehouse loans held-for-investment for a short duration of time. Due to these risk characteristics, as well as other factors, management has determined that no allowance is necessary.

 

NOTE 9. SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE

 

The Company has reverse repurchase agreements with a carrying amount of $66.3 million and $92.8 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. During the first quarter 2014, the Company paid off $26.5 million of maturities related to the reverse repurchase agreements.

 

Under the terms of the agreements the collateral is subject to a haircut determined by the counterparty and must be pledged in amounts equal to the debt plus the fair market value of the debt that is in excess of the principal amount of the debt. As a result, the Company had $82.9 million and $115.8 million in investment securities posted as collateral for these instruments as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The Company will be required to post additional collateral if the gap between the market value of the liability and the contractual amount of the liability increases. In the event the Bank prepays the agreements prior to maturity, it must do so at fair value, which as of June 30, 2014 exceeded the book value of the individual agreements by $7.7 million.

 

Information concerning reverse repurchase agreements as of and for the six months ending June 30, 2014, and as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
         
Average daily balance  $71,897   $92,800 
Weighted average coupon interest rate during the period   4.98%   5.10%
Maximum month-end balance during the period  $78,300   $92,800 
Weighted average coupon interest rate at end of period   4.94%   5.10%
Weighted average maturity (months)   36    30 

 

The reverse repurchase agreements as of June 30, 2014 mature as follows:

 

   Amount Maturing 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
     
2014 (1)  $- 
2015   10,000 
2016   5,000 
2017   25,000 
2018   26,300 
Thereafter   - 
     Total  $66,300 

 

 

(1)Remaining maturities between July 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014.

 

Under the reverse repurchase agreements, the lender has the option to terminate individual advances in whole the following quarter; there is no termination penalty if terminated by the lender. There have been no early terminations.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 9. SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE (continued)

 

Under the terms of a revised agreement the Company entered into on August 2, 2012 with the counterparty on $51.3 million of the $66.3 million the Bank is required to pledge additional collateral if its capital ratios decrease below the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) defined levels of well-capitalized or adequately capitalized. The Company was above the PCA defined levels of well-capitalized at June 30, 2014. Failure to maintain required collateral levels is in violation of the default provision under the terms of the agreement and could result in a termination penalty. At June 30, 2014, the fair value of the $51.3 million of the debt exceeded the carrying value by approximately $5.9 million, which approximates the termination penalty.

 

NOTE 10. FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES

 

The Company’s FHLB borrowings at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $125.0 million and $110.0 million, respectively. During June 2014, the Company borrowed $15.0 million from the FHLB through three separate $5.0 million advances. The maturities and interest rates for each advance are as follows: (1) 1 month and 0.20%, (2) 3 years and 0.73%, and (3) 5 years and 1.27%. The FHLB advances had a weighted-average maturity of 32 months and a weighted-average rate of 3.71% at June 30, 2014. The Company had $115.2 million in portfolio loans and $19.0 million in investment securities posted as collateral for these advances as of June 30, 2014. Additionally, the Company had $7.7 million in investment securities posted as collateral for future advances as of June 30, 2014.

 

The Bank’s remaining borrowing capacity with the FHLB is $16.9 million at June 30, 2014. The FHLB requires that the Bank collateralize the excess of the fair value of the FHLB advances over the book value with cash and securities. As of June 30, 2014, fair value exceeded the book value of the individual advances by $9.2 million, which was collateralized by portfolio loans and investment securities (included in the $115.2 million and $19.0 million, respectively, discussed above). Due to the Bank’s financial condition, the FHLB discounts the value of the collateral pledged for advances at rates higher than those used for banks with stronger credit. Accordingly, the amount of required collateral is elevated compared to some of our peers. The Bank intends to supplement its loan collateral with investment securities as needed to secure the FHLB borrowings, or prepay advances to reduce the amount of collateral required to secure the debt. Unpledged securities available for collateral amounted to $80.1 million as of June 30, 2014. In the event the Bank prepays additional advances prior to maturity, it must do so at fair value.

 

NOTE 11. INCOME TAXES

 

The Company considers at each reporting period all available evidence, both positive and negative, to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, a valuation allowance is needed to reduce its deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. A determination of the need for a valuation allowance for the deferred tax assets is dependent upon management’s evaluation of both positive and negative evidence. Positive evidence includes the probability of achieving forecasted future taxable income, applicable tax strategies and assessments of the current and future economic and business conditions. Negative evidence includes the Company’s cumulative losses and expiring tax credit carryovers.

 

Under the rules of Internal Revenue Code § 382 (IRC § 382), a change in the ownership of the Company occurred during the first quarter of 2013. During the second quarter of 2013, the Company became aware of the change in ownership based on applicable filings made by stockholders with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In accordance with IRC § 382, the Company determined the gross amount of net operating loss carryover that it could utilize was limited to approximately $325,000 per year. The Company also determined it was in a net unrealized built-in loss position (NUBIL) at the time of the ownership change. Due to the Company’s NUBIL position recognition of certain losses during the next one to five years will have an adverse effect on the utilization of the existing net operating losses, as the recognized losses will be applied to the annual limitation before the net operating losses are applied. As a result of the limitation, in 2013, the Company wrote off approximately $46.3 million of federal net operating loss carryover and $72.3 million of state net operating loss carryover, all of which had been previously reserved for with a valuation allowance.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 11. INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company evaluated the expected realization of its federal and state deferred tax assets which, prior to a valuation allowance, totaled $17.4 million and $17.5 million, respectively, and were primarily comprised of future tax benefits associated with the allowance for portfolio loan losses and net operating loss carryover. The deferred tax asset was also comprised of future tax benefits associated with the net unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale. Based on this evaluation it was concluded that a valuation allowance continues to be required for the federal deferred tax asset. The realization of the deferred tax asset is dependent upon generating taxable income. The Company also continues to maintain a valuation allowance for the state deferred tax asset. If the valuation allowance is reduced or eliminated, future tax benefits will be recognized as a reduction to income tax expense which will have a positive non-cash impact on our net income and stockholders’ equity.

 

Income tax expense (benefit) for the six months ending June 30, 2014 and 2013 was as follows:

 

   Six months ending June 30, 
   2014   2013 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
         
Income (loss) before income tax expense  $524   $(3,593)
Effective tax rate   17.8%   39.6%
Income tax expense (benefit)   93    (1,424)
Increase in valuation allowance – federal   -    1,286 
Increase in valuation allowance – state   -    138 
Income tax expense  $93   $- 

 

NOTE 12. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The basic weighted average common shares and common stock equivalents are computed using the treasury stock method. The basic weighted average common shares outstanding for the period is adjusted for average unallocated employee stock ownership plan shares, average director’s deferred compensation shares and average unearned restricted stock awards. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period increased for the dilutive effect of unvested stock options and stock awards. The dilutive effect of the unvested stock options and stock awards is calculated under the treasury stock method utilizing the average market value of the Company’s stock for the period.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 12. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE (continued)

 

The following table summarizes the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share computation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

   Three months ending June 30,   Six months ending June 30, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   (Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Information) 
                 
Basic:                    
Net income (loss)  $225   $(1,554)  $431   $(3,593)
Weighted average common shares outstanding   15,508,969    2,628,969    15,508,969    2,628,969 
Less: average unallocated employee stock ownership plan shares   (81,437)   (86,227)   (81,437)   (86,227)
Less: average director’s deferred compensation shares   (35,424)   (37,712)   (35,593)   (37,926)
Less: average unvested restricted stock awards   (542)   (813)   (545)   (817)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, as adjusted   15,391,566    2,504,217    15,391,394    2,503,999 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share  $0.02   $(0.62)  $0.03   $(1.43)
                     
Diluted:                    
Net income (loss)  $225   $(1,554)  $431   $(3,593)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, as adjusted (from above)   15,391,566    2,504,217    15,391,394    2,503,999 
Add: dilutive effects of assumed exercise of stock options   -    -    -    - 
Add: dilutive effects of full vesting of stock awards   -    -    -    - 
Weighted average dilutive shares outstanding   15,391,566    2,504,217    15,391,394    2,503,999 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share  $0.02   $(0.62)  $0.03   $(1.43)

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, all of the Company’s stock options and stock awards were antidilutive and, therefore, were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share. Due to a reported loss during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, there was no dilutive effect of stock options or stock awards and, therefore, were not considered in computing diluted weighted average common shares.

 

NOTE 13. REGULATORY SUPERVISION

 

On August 10, 2012 the Board of Directors of the Bank agreed to a Consent Order (the Order) with its primary regulator, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the OCC). The Order does not affect Atlantic Coast Bank’s ability to continue to conduct its banking business with customers in a normal fashion. Banking products and services, hours of operation, internet banking, ATM usage, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC) deposit insurance coverage are unaffected. The Order provided, among other things, that:

 

the Order replaces and, therefore, terminates a Supervisory Agreement (the Supervisory Agreement) entered into between the Bank and the Office of Thrift Supervision (the OTS) on December 10, 2010;

 

within 10 days of the date of the Order, the Board of Directors had to establish a compliance committee that will be responsible for monitoring and coordinating Atlantic Coast Bank’s adherence to the provisions of the Order;

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 13. REGULATORY SUPERVISION (continued)

 

within 90 days of the date of the Order, the Board of Directors had to develop and submit to the OCC for receipt of supervisory non-objection of at least a two-year strategic plan to achieve objectives for Atlantic Coast Bank’s risk profile, earnings performance, growth, balance sheet mix, off-balance sheet activities, liability structure, capital and liquidity adequacy and updating such plan each year by January 31 beginning on January 31, 2014;

 

until such time as the OCC provides written supervisory non-objection of Atlantic Coast Bank’s strategic plan, Atlantic Coast Bank will not significantly deviate from products, services, asset composition and size, funding sources, structures, operations, policies, procedures and markets of Atlantic Coast Bank that existed prior to the Order without receipt of prior non-objection from the OCC;

 

by December 31, 2012, Atlantic Coast Bank needed to achieve and maintain a total risk based capital ratio of 13.00% of risk weighted assets and Tier 1 capital ratio of 9.00% of adjusted total assets;

 

within 60 days of the date of the Order, the Board of Directors needed to develop and implement an effective internal capital planning process to assess Atlantic Coast Bank’s capital adequacy in relation to its overall risks and to ensure maintenance of appropriate capital levels, which should be no less than total risk based capital ratio of 13.00% of risk weighted assets and Tier 1 capital ratio of 9.00% of adjusted total assets;

 

Atlantic Coast Bank may not accept, renew or roll over any brokered deposit unless it has applied for and been granted a waiver of this prohibition by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC);

 

within 90 days of the date of the Order, the Board of Directors had to forward to the OCC for receipt of written supervisory non-objection a written capital plan for Atlantic Coast Bank covering at least a two year period that achieves and maintains total risk based capital ratio of 13.00% of risk weighted assets and Tier 1 capital of 9.00% ratio of adjusted total assets in addition to certain other requirements;

 

Atlantic Coast Bank may declare or pay a dividend or make a capital distribution only when it is in compliance with its approved capital plan and would remain in compliance with its approved capital plan after payment of such dividends or capital distribution and receives prior written approval of the OCC;

 

following receipt of written no supervisory objection of its capital plan, the Board of Directors will monitor Atlantic Coast Bank’s performance against the capital plan and shall review and update the plan annually no later than January 31 of each year, beginning with January 31, 2014;

 

if Atlantic Coast Bank fails to achieve and maintain the required capital ratios by December 31, 2012, fails to submit a capital plan within 90 days of the date of the Order or fails to implement a written capital plan for which the OCC has provided a written determination of no supervisory objection, then, at the sole discretion of the OCC, Atlantic Coast Bank may be deemed undercapitalized for purposes of the Order;

 

within 30 days of the date of the Order, the Board of Directors had to revise and maintain a comprehensive liquidity risk management program which assesses on an ongoing basis, Atlantic Coast Bank’s current and projected funding needs, and that ensures that sufficient funds or access to funds exist to meet those needs;

 

within 60 days of the date of the Order, the Board of Directors had to revise its problem asset reduction plan (PARP), the design of which will be to eliminate the basis of criticism of those assets criticized as “doubtful,” “substandard” or “special mention” during the OCC’s most recent report of examination as well as any subsequent examination or review by the OCC and any other internal or external loan reviews;

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 13. REGULATORY SUPERVISION (continued)

 

within 60 days of the date of the Order, the Board of Directors had to revise its written concentration management program for identifying, monitoring, and controlling risks associated with asset and liability concentrations, including off-balance sheet concentrations;

 

Atlantic Coast Bank’s concentration management program will include a contingency plan to reduce or mitigate concentrations deemed imprudent for Atlantic Coast Bank’s earnings, capital, or in the event of adverse market conditions, including strategies to reduce the current concentrations to Board of Directors established limits and a restriction on purchasing bank owned life insurance (BOLI) until such time as the BOLI exposure has been reduced below regulatory guidelines of 25.00% of total capital; and

 

the Board of Directors was to immediately take all necessary steps to ensure that Atlantic Coast Bank’s management corrects each violation of law, rule or regulation cited in the OCC’s most recent report of examination and within 60 days of the date of the Order, the Board of Directors had to adopt, implement, and thereafter ensure Bank adherence to specific procedures to prevent future violations and Atlantic Coast Bank’s adherence to general procedures addressing compliance management of internal controls and employee education regarding laws, rules and regulations.

 

The Bank believes it has accomplished all material requirements under the Order to date. Even though the Bank has achieved the minimum capital ratios, the OCC may continue to enforce the Order, or portions thereof, for some period of time to monitor the Company’s continued compliance with the Order.

 

The Bank’s actual and required capital levels and ratios as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:

 

   Actual   Required to be Well-
Capitalized Under Prompt
Corrective Action
   Required Capital Levels
Under the Consent Order
 
   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio   Amount   Ratio 
   (Dollars in Millions) 
June 30, 2014                              
Total capital (to risk weighted assets)  $77.9    18.75%  $41.6    10.00%  $54.0    13.00%
Tier 1 (core) capital (to risk weighted assets)   72.7    17.49%   24.9    6.00%   n/a    n/a 
Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted total assets)   72.7    10.17%   35.7    5.00%   64.3    9.00%
                               
December 31, 2013                              
Total capital (to risk weighted assets)  $77.0    20.47%  $37.6    10.00%  $48.9    13.00%
Tier 1 (core) capital (to risk weighted assets)   72.3    19.22%   22.6    6.00%   n/a    n/a 
Tier 1 (core) capital (to adjusted total assets)   72.3    9.73%   37.1    5.00%   66.9    9.00%

 

The Bank’s capital classification under the PCA rules and the terms of the Order as of June 30, 2014 was well-capitalized.

 

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ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

June 30, 2014

(unaudited)

 

NOTE 13. REGULATORY SUPERVISION (continued)

 

The Company remains subject to the Supervisory Agreement with the Federal Reserve Board (the FRB) and provides, among other things, that: (1) the Company must comply with regulatory prior notification requirements with respect to changes in directors and senior executive officers; (2) the Company cannot declare or pay dividends or make any other capital distributions without prior written FRB approval; (3) the Company will not be permitted to enter into, renew, extend or revise any contractual arrangement relating to compensation or benefits for any senior executive officers or directors, unless it provides 30 days prior written notice of the proposed transaction to the FRB; (4) the Company may not make any golden parachute payment or prohibited indemnification payment without FRB prior written approval; (5) the Company may not incur, issue, renew or rollover any debt or debt securities, increase any current lines of credit, guarantee the debt of any entity, or otherwise incur any additional debt without the prior written non-objection of the FRB.

 

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

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Item 1. Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in this report and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2014. The discussion below contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this filing that are not strictly historical are forward-looking and are based upon current expectations that may differ materially from actual results. These forward-looking statements, identified by words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "intends," "plans," "goal" and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "may," "might," "should," "would" and "could," involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the statements made herein. These risks and uncertainties involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the statements made herein. These risks and uncertainties involve general economic trends and changes in interest rates, increased competition, changes in demand for financial services, the state of the banking industry generally, the uncertainties associated with newly developed or acquired operations, and market disruptions.

 

Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and advise readers that various factors could affect financial performance and could cause Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly release revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unforeseen events, except as required to be reported under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

General Description of Business

 

The principal business of Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation (the Company) and Atlantic Coast Bank (the Bank) consists of attracting retail deposits from the general public and investing those funds primarily in loans secured by one- to four-family residences originated under purchase and assumption agreements by third party originators (warehouse loans held-for-investment), and, to a lesser extent, first mortgages on owner occupied, one- to four-family residences, home equity loans and automobile and other consumer loans originated for retention in our loan portfolio. In addition we have been increasing our focus on small business lending through our Small Business Administration (SBA) lending programs, as well as commercial business and owner occupied commercial real estate loans to small businesses. Loans are obtained principally through retail staff and brokers. The Company sells the guaranteed portion of loans originated through SBA lending, rather than hold the loans in portfolio. The Company also originates multi-family residential loans and commercial construction and residential construction loans, but no longer emphasizes the origination of such loans unless they are connected with SBA lending. The Company also invests in investment securities, primarily those issued by U.S. government-sponsored agencies or entities, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae.

 

Revenues are derived principally from interest on loans and other interest-earning assets, such as investment securities. To a lesser extent, revenue is generated from service charges, gains on the sale of loans and other income.

 

The Company offers a variety of deposit accounts having a wide range of interest rates and terms, which generally include savings accounts, money market accounts, demand deposit accounts and time deposit accounts with terms ranging from 90 days to five years. In accordance with the Consent Order (the Order) entered into with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the OCC) on August 10, 2012, interest rates paid on deposits are limited and subject to national rates published weekly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Deposits are primarily solicited in the Bank’s market area of the Jacksonville metropolitan area and southeastern Georgia when necessary to fund loan demand or other liquidity needs.

 

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Recent Events

 

Executive Management Team and Board of Directors

 

On May 18, 2014, following the Company’s receipt of notifications from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the OCC, each indicating no objection to the appointment of John C. Lent as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Lent began his service as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank. Coinciding with Mr. Lent’s service beginning, James D. Hogan’s service as interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank ended. Mr. Hogan continues in his role as a director of the Company and the Bank following the change. Additionally, on May 20, 2014, the Company offered Mr. Hogan employment in an enterprise risk management capacity, which Mr. Hogan accepted.

 

Capital Raise

 

On December 3, 2013, the Company raised $48.3 million in gross proceeds by issuing 12,880,000 shares of its common stock in a public offering, which included the issuance of 1,680,000 shares as a result of the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, at a price to the public of $3.75 per share. Net proceeds from the public offering were $44.9 million after underwriting discounts and offering expenses of $3.4 million.

 

Bulk Sale of Nonperforming Assets

 

On December 27, 2013, the Company completed the sale of approximately $13.2 million of its nonperforming assets to real estate investment firms. The sale included nonaccrual loans with a carrying value of $10.6 million and other real estate owned (OREO) with a carrying value of $2.6 million, for a combined purchase price of $6.9 million.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Certain accounting policies are important to the presentation of the Company’s financial condition, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances, including, but without limitation, changes in interest rates, performance of the economy, financial condition of borrowers and laws and regulations. Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for portfolio loan losses (the allowance), measuring for impairment in troubled debt restructurings (TDR), determining fair value of investment securities, other real estate owned and accounting for deferred income taxes. These accounting policies are discussed in detail in Note 1 in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data (Notes to Financial Statements) of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2014.

 

Allowance for Portfolio Loan Losses

 

An allowance is maintained to reflect probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on ongoing assessments of the estimated losses incurred in the loan portfolio and is established as these losses are recognized through a provision for portfolio loan losses (provision expense) charged to earnings. Generally, portfolio loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Due to the decline in real estate values in our markets since 2008 and the weak United States economy in general, we believe it is likely that collateral for nonperforming one- to four-family residential and home equity loans, will not be sufficient to fully repay such loans. Therefore, the Company charges one- to four-family residential and home equity loans down by the expected loss amount at the time they become nonperforming, which is generally 90 days past due. This process accelerates the recognition of charge-offs on one- to four-family residential and home equity loans but has no impact on the impairment evaluation process.

 

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The reasonableness of the allowance is reviewed and established by management, within the context of applicable accounting and regulatory guidelines, based upon its evaluation of then-existing economic and business conditions affecting the Bank’s key lending areas. Senior credit officers monitor those conditions continuously and reviews are conducted quarterly with the Bank’s senior management and the Board of Directors.

 

Management’s methodology for assessing the reasonableness of the allowance consists of several key elements, which include a general loss component by type of portfolio loan and specific allowances for identified problem portfolio loans. The allowance also incorporates the results of measuring impaired portfolio loans.

 

The general loss component of the allowance is calculated by applying loss factors, adjusted for other qualitative factors to outstanding unimpaired loan balances. Loss factors are based on the Bank’s recent loss experience, including recent short sales and sales of nonperforming loans. Qualitative factors consider current market conditions that may impact real estate values within the Bank’s primary lending areas, and other significant factors that, in management’s judgment, may affect the ability to collect loans in the portfolio as of the evaluation date. Other significant qualitative factors that exist as of the balance sheet date that are considered in determining the adequacy of the allowance include the following: (1) Current delinquency levels and trends; (2) Nonperforming asset levels, trends, and related charge-off history; (3) Economic trends – local and national; (4) Changes in loan policy; (5) Expertise of management and staff of the Bank; (6) Volumes and terms of loans; and (7) Concentrations of credit considering the impact of recent short sales and sales of nonperforming loans.

 

The impact of the general loss component on the allowance began increasing during 2008 and has remained at an elevated level through the end of 2013. The increase reflected the deterioration of market conditions, and the increase in the portfolio loan loss experience that has resulted from management’s proactive approach to recognizing losses on impaired one- to four-family and home equity loans in the period the impairment is identified.

 

The specific loss component of the allowance generally relates to portfolio loans that have been classified as doubtful, substandard, or special mention according to the Company’s internal asset classification system. Substandard portfolio loans include those characterized by the distinct possibility the Company may sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Portfolio loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. Portfolio loans that do not currently expose the Company to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories, but possess weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention are deemed to be special mention. Risk ratings are updated any time the facts and circumstances warrant.

 

For portfolio loans that are also identified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows, collateral value, or observable market price of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value. A portfolio 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 according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors used by management to determine impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal or interest payments when due. Portfolio 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, the borrower, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal or interest owed. TDRs with borrowers where the Bank has granted a concession to the borrower because of their financial difficulties are considered impaired portfolio loans. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for non-homogeneous portfolio loans such as commercial real estate, commercial real estate construction, and commercial business loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

 

Management also evaluates the allowance based on a review of certain large balance individual loans. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates including the amounts and timing of future cash flows management expects to receive on impaired loans which may be susceptible to significant change and risks. The determination of the fair value of collateral considers recent trends in valuation as indicated by short sales and sales of nonperforming portfolio loans of the applicable loan category. No specific allowance is recorded unless fair value is less than carrying value.

 

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Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous portfolio loans, such as individual consumer and residential loans are collectively evaluated for impairment and are excluded from the specific impairment evaluation. For these portfolio loans, the allowance is calculated in accordance with the general loss policy described above. Accordingly, individual consumer and residential loans are not separately identified for impairment disclosures, unless the loan has been modified as a troubled debt restructuring as discussed below.

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

Portfolio loans for which the terms have been modified as a result of the borrower’s financial difficulties are classified as TDRs. TDRs are measured for impairment based upon the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s interest rate at inception of the loan or the appraised value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Impairment of homogeneous portfolio loans, such as one- to four-family residential loans, that have been modified as TDRs is calculated in the aggregate based on the present value of estimated future cash flows.

 

A portfolio loan that is modified as a TDR with a market rate of interest is classified as an impaired loan and reported as a TDR in the year of restructure and until the loan has performed for twelve months in accordance with the modified terms. The policy for returning a nonperforming portfolio loan to accrual status is the same for any loan irrespective of whether the loan has been modified. As such, portfolio loans which are nonperforming prior to modification continue to be accounted for as nonperforming portfolio loans until they have demonstrated the ability to maintain sustained performance over a period of time, but no less than six months, and are reported as impaired nonperforming portfolio loans.

 

Fair Value of Investment Securities

 

Investment securities available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses reported separately in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. Investment securities held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost. The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).

 

Management evaluates investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. In determining OTTI, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Company has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at the determination date.

 

When OTTI is determined to have occurred, the amount of the OTTI recognized in earnings depends on whether we intend to sell the security or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any current-period credit loss. If we intend to sell the security or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any current-period credit loss, the OTTI recognized in earnings is equal to the entire difference between its amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If we do not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, the OTTI is separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized as a charge to earnings. The amount of the OTTI related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings becomes the new amortized cost basis of the investment. The Company recorded no OTTI for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

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Other Real Estate Owned

 

Assets acquired through or in lieu of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value based on an independent appraisal, less estimated selling costs, at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis. If fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, the asset value is written down through expense. Costs relating to improvement of property are capitalized, whereas costs relating to holding of the property are expensed.

 

Deferred Income Taxes

 

After converting to a federally chartered savings association, the Bank became a taxable organization. Income tax expense, or benefit, is the total of the current year income tax due, or refundable, and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary difference between carrying amounts and tax basis of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates and operating loss carryovers. The Company’s principal deferred tax assets result from the allowance for portfolio loan losses and operating loss carryovers. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations are subject to interpretation with respect to the determination of the tax basis of assets and liabilities for credit unions that convert charters and become a taxable organization. Since the Bank’s transition to a federally chartered savings bank, the Company has recorded income tax expense based upon management’s interpretation of the applicable tax regulations. Positions taken by the Company in preparing our federal and state tax returns are subject to the review of taxing authorities, and the review by taxing authorities of the positions taken by management could result in a material adjustment to the financial statements.

 

All available evidence, both positive and negative, is considered when determining whether or not a valuation allowance is necessary to reduce the carrying amount to a balance that is considered more likely than not to be realized. The determination of the realizability of deferred tax assets is highly subjective and dependent upon judgment concerning management’s evaluation of such evidence. Positive evidence considered includes the probability of achieving forecasted taxable income and the ability to implement tax planning strategies to accelerate taxable income recognition. Negative evidence includes the Company’s cumulative losses. Following the initial establishment of a valuation allowance, if the Company is unable to generate sufficient pre-tax income in future periods or otherwise fails to meet forecasted operating results, an additional valuation allowance may be required. Any valuation allowance is required to be recorded during the period identified. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had a valuation allowance of $17.4 million which fully reserved for the deferred tax asset.

 

Under the rules of Internal Revenue Code § 382 (IRC § 382), a change in the ownership of the Company occurred during the first quarter of 2013. During the second quarter of 2013, the Company became aware of the change in ownership based on applicable filings made by stockholders with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In accordance with IRC § 382, the Company determined the gross amount of net operating loss carryover that it could utilize was limited to approximately $325,000 per year.

 

Comparison of Financial Condition at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013

 

General

 

Total assets decreased $23.5 million, or 3.2%, to $710.1 million at June 30, 2014 as compared to $733.6 million at December 31, 2013. The primary reason for the decrease in assets was the repayment of $26.5 million of securities sold under agreements to repurchase (reverse repurchase agreements), partially offset by an increase in FHLB advances of $15.0 million and stockholders’ equity of $4.9 million. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $81.5 million, while net portfolio loans increased $33.4 million, investment securities increased $19.3 million, and other loans increased $5.1 million. Total deposits decreased $16.2 million, or 3.5%, to $443.9 million at June 30, 2014 from $460.1 million at December 31, 2013. Noninterest-bearing demand accounts increased $7.3 million, while interest-bearing demand accounts decreased $1.4 million, savings and money market accounts decreased by $3.8 million, and time deposits decreased by a total of $18.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014. Total borrowings decreased by $11.5 million to $191.3 million at June 30, 2014 from $202.8 million at December 31, 2013 due to the aforementioned repayment of reverse repurchase agreements, which matured during the first quarter of 2014, partially offset by the aforementioned increase in FHLB advances in the second quarter of 2014. Stockholders’ equity increased by $4.9 million to $70.4 million at June 30, 2014 from $65.5 million at December 31, 2013 due to net income of $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and an increase in other comprehensive income (loss) of $4.5 million for the same time period.

 

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Following are the summarized comparative balance sheets as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30,   December 31,   Increase / (Decrease) 
   2014   2013   Amount   % 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Assets:                    
Cash and cash equivalents  $32,711   $114,194   $(81,483)   -71.4%
Investment securities (available-for-sale and held-to-maturity)   198,285    178,998    19,287    10.8%
Portfolio loans   412,319    378,902    33,417    8.8%
Allowance for portfolio loan losses   6,985    6,946    39    0.6%
Portfolio loans, net   405,334    371,956    33,378    9.0%
Other loans (held-for-sale and warehouse loans held-for-investment)   27,295    22,179    5,116    23.1%
Other Assets   46,463    46,306    157    0.3%
Total assets  $710,088   $733,633   $(23,545)   -3.2%
                     
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:                    
Deposits:                    
Noninterest-bearing demand  $42,055   $34,782   $7,273    20.9%
Interest-bearing demand   67,606    68,954    (1,348)   -2.0%
Savings and money market   168,774    172,552    (3,778)   -2.2%
Time   165,511    183,810    (18,299)   -10.0%
Total deposits   443,946    460,098    (16,152)   -3.5%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   66,300    92,800    (26,500)   -28.6%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   125,000    110,000    15,000    13.6%
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   4,475    5,210    (735)   -14.1%
Total liabilities   639,721    668,108    (28,387)   -4.2%
Total stockholders’ equity   70,367    65,525    4,842    7.4%
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $710,088   $733,633   $(23,545)   -3.2%

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $81.5 million to $32.7 million at June 30, 2014 from $114.2 million at December 31, 2013. Prior to the Company’s successful completion of its capital raise on December 3, 2013, the Bank increased its cash and cash equivalent holdings in order to raise the amount of immediately available liquidity sources in response to temporarily reduced contingent sources of liquidity from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLB) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (FRB). As of June 30, 2014, the Bank has increased contingent liquidity sources available to meet potential funding requirements, including from the FHLB, the FRB, and other institutional sources.

 

Investment Securities

 

Investment securities, both available-for-sale and held-to-maturity, are comprised primarily of debt securities of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises, and mortgage-backed securities. The investment portfolio increased $19.3 million to $198.3 million at June 30, 2014, from $179.0 million at December 31, 2013. As of June 30, 2014, $179.6 million of investment securities were classified as available-for-sale, while $18.7 million of investment securities were classified as held-to-maturity. As of December 31, 2013, $159.7 million of investment securities were classified as available-for-sale, while $19.3 million of investment securities were classified as held-to-maturity.

 

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As of June 30, 2014, approximately $82.9 million of investment securities were pledged as collateral for the reverse repurchase agreements and $26.7 million were pledged to the FHLB as collateral for advances, future advances, and estimated prepayment fees. At June 30, 2014, $190.7 million, or 96.2%, of the debt securities held by the Company were issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and agencies, primarily Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae, institutions which the government has affirmed its commitment to support.

 

Portfolio Loans

 

Below is a comparative composition of net portfolio loans as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, excluding loans held-for-sale and warehouse loans held-for-investment:

 

   June 30, 
2014
   % of Total
Portfolio Loans
   December 31,
2013
   % of Total
Portfolio Loans
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Real estate loans:                    
One- to four-family  $204,062    50.3%  $167,455    44.9%
Commercial   50,294    12.4%   48,356    12.9%
Other (land and multi-family)   15,738    3.9%   15,790    4.2%
Total real estate loans   270,094    66.6%   231,601    62.0%
Real estate construction loans:                    
One- to four-family   -    0.0%   -    0.0%
Commercial   2,338    0.6%   2,582    0.7%
Acquisition and development   -    0.0%   -    0.0%
Total real estate construction loans   2,338    0.6%   2,582    0.7%
Other portfolio loans:                    
Home equity   49,659    12.2%   52,767    14.1%
Consumer   51,268    12.6%   53,290    14.3%
Commercial   32,435    8.0%   33,029    8.9%
Total other portfolio loans   133,362    32.8%   139,086    37.3%
                     
Total portfolio loans   405,794    100.0%   373,269    100.0%
Allowance for portfolio loan losses   (6,985)        (6,946)     
Net deferred portfolio loan costs   6,525         5,633      
Portfolio loans, net  $405,334        $371,956      

 

Total gross portfolio loans increased $32.5 million, or 8.7%, to $405.8 million at June 30, 2014 as compared to $373.3 million at December 31, 2013 primarily due to the purchase of $32.5 million and originations of $4.6 million of one- to four-family residential mortgages, partially offset by principal amortization and increased prepayments of one- to four-family residential mortgages and home equity loans during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increased prepayments are consistent with the low interest rate environment for one- to four-family residential mortgages. Total portfolio loans growth was also partially offset by gross loan charge-offs of $1.2 million and transfers to OREO of nonperforming loans of $0.4 million during the first six months of 2014.

 

Small business loans originated internally and held-for-sale (SBA loans held-for-sale), SBA portfolio loans, and other portfolio loans to small businesses, which are included in commercial other loans, had originations of $10.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The Company sells the guaranteed portion of SBA loans held-for-sale upon completion of loan funding and approval by the SBA. The unguaranteed portion of SBA loans held-for-sale, which remains in the Company’s portfolio in commercial other loans, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, was $7.1 million and $5.0 million, respectively. The Company plans to continue to expand this business line going forward.

 

Growth in mortgage origination, the SBA portfolio, and other commercial business loan production is expected to exceed principal amortization and loan payoffs in the near future.

 

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The composition of the Bank’s portfolio loans is weighted toward one- to four-family residential mortgage loans. As of June 30, 2014, first mortgages (including residential construction loans), second mortgages and home equity loans totaled $253.7 million, or 62.5% of total gross portfolio loans. Approximately $28.2 million, or 56.8% of loans recorded as home equity loans are in a first lien position. Accordingly, $232.3 million, or 91.5% of loans collateralized by one- to four-family residential loans, were in a first lien position as of June 30, 2014.

 

The composition of first mortgages, second mortgages and home equity loans by state as of June 30, 2014 was as follows:

 

   Florida   Georgia   Other States   Total 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
One- to four-family residential mortgages  $128,805   $39,636   $35,621   $204,062 
Home equity and lines of credit   23,870    24,773    1,016    49,659 
One- to four-family construction loans   -    -    -    - 
   $152,675   $64,409   $36,637   $253,721 

 

Allowance for Portfolio Loan Losses

 

The allowance was $7.0 million, or 1.7% of total portfolio loans at June 30, 2014 compared to $6.9 million, or 1.8% of total portfolio loans at December 31, 2013. The activity in the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was as follows:

 

   2014   2013 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
         
Balance at beginning of period  $6,946   $10,889 
           
Charge-offs:          
Real estate loans:          
One- to four-family   (396)   (1,372)
Commercial   (5)   (855)
Other (land and multi-family)   (8)   (349)
Real estate construction loans:          
One- to four-family   -    - 
Commercial   -    - 
Acquisition and development   -    - 
Other portfolio loans:          
Home equity   (274)   (972)
Consumer   (361)   (738)
Commercial   (119)   (131)
Total charge-offs   (1,163)   (4,417)
           
Recoveries:          
Real estate loans:          
One- to four-family   103    614 
Commercial   10    - 
Other (land and multi-family)   16    36 
Real estate construction loans:          
One- to four-family   -    - 
Commercial   -    - 
Acquisition and development   -    - 
Other portfolio loans:          
Home equity   78    323 
Consumer   195    121 
Commercial   -    10 
Total recoveries   402    1,104 
           
Net charge-offs   (761)   (3,313)
Provision for portfolio loan losses   800    2,453 
Balance at end of period  $6,985   $10,029 
           
Net charge-offs to average outstanding portfolio loans   0.39%   1.69%

 

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Net charge-offs during the first six months of 2014 decreased compared to the same period in 2013 primarily due to $1.1 million less in charge-offs related to one- to four-family residential loans and home equity loans, $0.9 million less in charge-offs for collateral-dependent commercial real estate property, $0.3 million less in charge-offs related to manufactured home loans, and $0.2 million less in charge-offs related to construction loans.

 

It is the Company’s policy to charge-off one- to four-family first mortgages and home equity loans to the estimated fair value of the collateral at the time the loan becomes nonperforming. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, charge-offs included partial charge-offs of $0.3 million of one- to four-family first mortgages and home equity loans identified as nonperforming, a decrease of $0.9 million as compared to $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, attributable to decreased losses on both first mortgages and home equity loans.

 

Below is a comparative composition of nonperforming assets as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
         
Nonperforming assets:          
Real estate loans:          
One- to four-family  $2,699   $2,677 
Commercial   585    - 
Other (land and multi-family)   121    75 
Real estate construction loans:          
One- to four-family   -    - 
Commercial   -    - 
Acquisition and development   -    - 
Other portfolio loans:          
Home equity   303    400 
Consumer   206    229 
Commercial   119    - 
Total nonperforming loans   4,033    3,381 
Other real estate owned   5,418    5,225 
Total nonperforming assets  $9,451   $8,606 
           
Nonperforming loans to total portfolio loans   1.0%   0.9%
Nonperforming assets to total assets   1.3%   1.2%

 

Nonperforming loans were $4.0 million or 1.0% of total portfolio loans at June 30, 2014 as compared to $3.4 million, or 0.9% of total portfolio loans at December 31, 2013. The increase in nonperforming loans was primarily due to the addition of $0.8 million related to two commercial real estate loans that became nonperforming, partially offset by the transfer of $0.4 million in nonperforming loans to OREO.

 

During the past few years, and continuing into 2014, the market for disposing of nonperforming assets has become more active. These types of transactions may result in additional losses over the amounts provided for in the allowance, however, the Company continues to attempt to reduce nonperforming assets through the least costly means possible. The allowance is determined by the information available at the time such determination is made and reflects management’s best estimate of loss.

 

As of June 30, 2014, total nonperforming one- to four-family residential and home equity loans of $3.0 million was comprised of $4.4 million in contractual balances that had been written-down to the estimated fair value of their collateral, less estimated selling costs, at the date that the loan was classified as nonperforming. Further declines in the fair value of the collateral, or a decision to sell such loans as distressed assets, could result in additional losses. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, all nonperforming loans were classified as nonaccrual, and there were no loans 90 days past due and accruing interest.

 

OREO increased $0.2 million to $5.4 million at June 30, 2014 from $5.2 million at December 31, 2013 as the Company had transfers from nonperforming loans into OREO of $0.4 million, partially offset by $0.2 million of foreclosed asset sales during the first six months of 2014. Historically, the Company does not incur additional material losses after nonperforming loans are moved to OREO, or as a result of the sale of OREO. The Company recorded gains (losses) on foreclosed assets of $(19,000) and $189,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

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Impaired Loans

 

The following table shows impaired loans segregated by performing and nonperforming status and the associated specific reserve as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   Balance   Specific
Reserve
   Balance   Specific
Reserve
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
                 
Performing  $3,288   $-   $2,668   $- 
Nonperforming (1)   1,112    108    131    - 
Troubled debt restructuring by category:                    
Troubled debt restructurings performing for less than 12 months – commercial   9,753    184    10,603    123 
Troubled debt restructurings performing for less than 12 months – residential and consumer   12,079    1,780    8,767    1,227 
Total impaired loans  $26,232   $2,072   $22,169   $1,350 

 

 

(1)Balance includes nonperforming TDR loans of $0.1 million as of December 31, 2013. There are no specific reserves for such loans as of December 31, 2013.

 

Impaired loans include large non-homogeneous loans where it is probable that the Bank will not receive all principal and interest when contractually due. Impaired loans also include TDRs where the borrower has performed for less than 12 months under the terms of the modification and/or the TDR loan is at less than market rate at the time of restructure. TDR loans totaled $25.3 million as of June 30, 2014 as compared to $21.9 million at December 31, 2013.

 

A portfolio loan that is modified as a TDR with a market rate of interest is classified as an impaired loan and reported as a TDR in the year of restructure and until the loan has performed for twelve (12) months in accordance with the modified terms. At June 30, 2014, approximately $11.3 million of restructured loans, previously disclosed as TDRs, have demonstrated 12 months of performance under restructured terms and are no longer reported as impaired loans.

 

Other Loans

 

Other loans was comprised of loans secured by one- to four-family residential homes originated internally (mortgage loans held-for-sale), SBA loans held-for-sale, and warehouse loans held-for-investment.

 

The following table shows other loans, segregated by held-for-sale and warehouse loans held-for-investment, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Other loans:          
Held-for-sale  $4,989   $1,656 
Warehouse loans held-for-investment   22,306    20,523 
Total other loans  $27,295   $22,179 

 

Other loans increased $5.1 million, or 23.1% to $27.3 million at June 30, 2014 as compared to $22.2 million at December 31, 2013 due to an increase in originations in each category of other loans.

 

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With the success of the Company’s capital raise in December 2013, the Bank reentered the business of originating one- to four-family residential mortgages, and began to originate some of those loans to be held-for-sale. The Company internally originated $1.1 million and sold $0.7 million of mortgage loans held-for-sale during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The Company did not internally originate or sell any mortgage loans held-for-sale during the six months ended June 30, 2013. The gain recorded on sales of mortgage loans held-for-sale during the first six months of 2014 was $16,000. The Company plans to continue to expand this business line going forward.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2014 the Company internally originated $5.2 million and sold $4.3 million of SBA loans held-for-sale compared to originations of $4.9 million and sales of $7.4 million during the same six month period in 2013. The gain recorded on sales of SBA loans held-for-sale during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively. The Company plans to continue to expand this business line going forward.

 

Loans originated and sold under the Company’s warehouse lending program were $179.4 million and $177.6 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to originations and sales of $569.8 million and $577.6 million, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Loan sales under the warehouse lending program, which are done at par, earned interest on outstanding balances for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 of $0.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 the weighted average number of days outstanding of warehouse loans held-for-investment was 19 days. Due to the favorable interest rate environment, production of warehouse loans held-for-investment will continue to be a strategic focus.

 

Deferred Income Taxes

 

As of both June 30, 2014 and 2013 the Company concluded that, while improved operating results are expected as the economy continues to improve and the Bank’s nonperforming assets remain at low levels, a more likely than not conclusion of realization of the Company’s deferred tax asset could not be supported due to the variability of the credit related costs and the impact of its high debt costs on profitability. Consequently, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $17.4 million for the entire amount of the net federal and state deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2014. Until such time as the Company determines it is more likely than not that it is able to generate taxable income, no tax benefits will be recorded in future periods to reduce net losses before taxes. However, at such time in the future that the Company records taxable income or determines that realization of the deferred tax asset is more likely than not, some of the valuation allowance may be available as a tax benefit. The future realization of the Company’s net operating loss carryovers is limited to $325,000 per year. See Deferred Income Taxes at page 43 for additional information.

 

Deposits

 

Total deposits were $443.9 million at June 30, 2014, a decrease of $16.2 million from $460.1 million at December 31, 2013. Non-maturing deposits increased by $2.1 million during the first six months of 2014, while time deposits decreased by $18.3 million during the same time period. Non-maturing deposits increased to $278.4 million at June 30, 2014 due to a $7.3 million increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits, partially offset by a $1.4 million decrease in interest-bearing demand deposits, and a $3.8 million decrease in savings and money market deposits due to our development of commercial relationships, partially offset by single service money market account runoff, thereby reducing our cost of funds. Time deposits decreased to $165.5 million as of June 30, 2014 due to a decrease of $21.3 million related to a retail certificates of deposit promotion and a decrease of $4.8 million in deposits originally acquired through a national internet deposit program, partially offset by an increase of $7.8 million in our standard certificates of deposit. This shift in deposit mix reflects a focus on relationships and a reduced emphasis on attracting higher cost certificates of deposit.

 

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As a part of its capital preservation strategy, the Bank strategically lowered rates on time deposits beginning in the second half of 2009 in order to reduce those deposits consistent with loan balance decreases. As a result of the successful capital raise, the Bank will actively seek to grow deposits to help meet liquidity needs during 2014. Management believes near term deposit growth will be moderate with an emphasis on core deposit growth. The Bank may supplement core deposit growth, if needed, with strategic retail certificates of deposit promotions, certificates of deposit sourced through a well-known national non-broker internet deposit program, which has been successfully utilized in the past, or the creation of new business deposit products. Dramatic changes in the short-term interest rate environment could affect the availability of deposits in our local market and, therefore, cause the Bank to change its strategy. Under the Consent Order, the Bank may not renew or increase brokered deposits without prior written non-objection from the OCC. At June 30, 2014 the Bank did not have any brokered deposits, and management does not intend to use brokered deposits in the near term. The prohibition not to renew or increase brokered deposits also prevents the Bank from offering deposit rates higher than 75 basis points over the FDIC published national average rate for comparable deposit types.

 

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

 

The Company has reverse repurchase agreements with a carrying amount of $66.3 million and $92.8 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Collateral for $51.3 million of the structured notes are subject to a reduction of 10.0% after applying values set by the counterparties. Collateral for $15.0 million of the structured notes are subject to a reduction of 9.0% after applying values set by the counterparties. Under the terms of the agreements the counterparties require that the Company provide additional collateral for the borrowings as protection for their market risk when the fair value of the borrowings exceeds the contractual amounts. As a result, the Company had $82.9 million and $115.8 million in securities posted as collateral for these instruments as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The Company will be required to post additional collateral if the gap between the market value of the liability and the contractual amount of the liability increases.

 

Information concerning reverse repurchase agreements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014, and as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 is summarized as follows:

 

   June 30, 2014   December 31, 2013 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
         
Average daily balance  $71,897   $92,800 
Weighted average coupon interest rate during the period   4.98%   5.10%
Maximum month-end balance during the period  $78,300   $92,800 
Weighted average coupon interest rate at end of period   4.94%   5.10%
Weighted average maturity (months)   36    30 

 

Under the reverse repurchase agreements, the lender has the option to terminate individual advances in whole the following quarter; there is no termination penalty if terminated by the lender. There have been no early terminations.

 

Under the terms of a revised agreement the Company entered into on August 2, 2012 with the counterparty on $51.3 million of the $66.3 million the Bank is required to pledge additional collateral if its capital ratios decrease below the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) defined levels of well-capitalized or adequately capitalized. The Company was above the PCA defined levels of well-capitalized at June 30, 2014. Failure to maintain required collateral levels is in violation of the default provision under the terms of the agreement and could result in a termination penalty. At June 30, 2014, the fair value of the $51.3 million of the debt exceeded the carrying value by approximately $5.9 million, which approximates the termination penalty.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

 

The Company’s FHLB advances at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $125.0 million and $110.0 million, respectively. During June 2014, the Company borrowed $15.0 million from the FHLB through three separate $5.0 million advances. The maturities and interest rates for each advance are as follows: (1) 1 month and 0.20%, (2) 3 years and 0.73%, and (3) 5 years and 1.27%. The FHLB advances had a weighted-average maturity of 32 months and a weighted-average rate of 3.71% at June 30, 2014. The Company had $115.2 million in portfolio loans and $19.0 million in investment securities posted as collateral for these advances as of June 30, 2014. Additionally, the Company had $7.7 million in investment securities posted as collateral for future advances as of June 30, 2014.

 

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The Bank’s remaining borrowing capacity with the FHLB is $16.9 million at June 30, 2014. The FHLB requires that the Bank collateralize the excess of the fair value of the FHLB advances over the book value with cash and securities. As of June 30, 2014, fair value exceeded the book value of the individual advances by $9.2 million, which was collateralized entirely by portfolio loans (included in the $115.2 million and $19.0 million, respectively, discussed above). Due to the Bank’s financial condition, the FHLB discounts the value of the collateral pledged for advances at rates higher than those used for banks with stronger credit. Accordingly, the amount of required collateral is elevated compared to some of our peers. The Bank intends to supplement its loan collateral with investment securities as needed to secure the FHLB borrowings, or prepay advances to reduce the amount of collateral required to secure the debt. Unpledged securities available for collateral amounted to $80.1 million as of June 30, 2014. In the event the Bank prepays additional advances prior to maturity, it must do so at fair value. To the extent it is required to purchase additional investment securities to collateralize the FHLB debt, the Company’s profitability may decrease as liquidity may not be available for higher interest-earning asset growth.

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

Stockholders’ equity increased by $4.9 million to $70.4 million at June 30, 2014 from $65.5 million at December 31, 2013 due to the net income of $0.4 million and an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was due to a positive change in the fair value of securities available-for-sale because of a decrease in interest rates during the first six months of 2014.

 

The Company continues to monitor strategies to preserve capital including the suspension of cash dividends and its stock repurchase program. Resumption of these programs is not expected to occur in the near term. The Company’s equity to assets ratio increased to 9.9% at June 30, 2014, from 8.9% at December 31, 2013. As of June 30, 2014, the Bank’s Tier 1 capital to adjusted assets ratio was 10.17%, Total risk based capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 18.75% and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 17.49%. These ratios as of December 31, 2013 were 9.73%, 20.47%, and 19.22%, respectively. The Bank is currently deemed well-capitalized for regulatory supervision purposes.

 

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

General

 

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was $0.2 million, as compared to a net loss of $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The net income for the second quarter of 2014 increased compared to the net loss in the same period in 2013 due primarily to an increase in net interest income of $0.1 million, a reduction in the provision expense of $0.9 million, and a decrease in noninterest expense of $0.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in noninterest income of $0.1 million. Net interest income increased in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 due to the impact of increased portfolio loans and held-for-sale loans outstanding, higher balances in investment securities with higher interest rates on those funds reinvested in such investment securities, and decreased interest expense for deposits and reverse repurchase agreements borrowings, partially offset by a reduction in warehouse loans held-for-investment outstanding. Noninterest income decreased during the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 primarily due to lower gains on loans held-for-sale and a decrease in service charges and fees. Noninterest expense decreased during the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 primarily due to lower outside professional services expense and data processing costs, both of which were elevated in 2013 as a result of the proposed merger which was rejected by stockholders in the second quarter of 2013. In addition, the Company had lower collection expenses, insurance costs, and taxes, partially offset by an increase in compensation and benefits.

 

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Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid

 

The following table sets forth certain information for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. The average yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented.

 

   Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2013 
   Average
Balance
   Interest   Average
Yield / Cost
   Average
Balance
   Interest   Average
Yield / Cost
 
   (Dollars in Thousands)   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                              
Loans (1)  $426,598   $5,901    5.53%  $459,291   $6,712    5.85%
Investment securities (2)   179,028    885    1.98%   161,578    590    1.46%
Other interest-earning assets (3)   62,473    145    0.93%   89,386    84    0.37%
Total interest-earning assets   668,099    6,931    4.16%   710,255    7,386    4.16%
Noninterest-earning assets   38,327              37,601           
Total assets  $706,426             $747,856           
                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
Interest-bearing demand accounts  $70,292    45    0.25%  $74,194    57    0.31%
Savings deposits   68,937    45    0.26%   71,381    63    0.35%
Money market accounts   101,489    119    0.47%   103,355    120    0.47%
Time deposits   171,426    420    1.98%   209,365    627    1.20%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   66,300    827    4.99%   92,800    1,196    5.15%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   111,868    1,148    4.10%   110,000    1,144    4.16%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   590,312    2,604    1.76%   661,095    3,207    1.96%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities   46,168              49,887           
Total liabilities   636,480              710,982           
Total stockholders’ equity   69,946              36,874           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $706,426             $747,856           
                               
Net interest income       $4,327             $4,179      
Net interest spread             2.40%             2.20%
Net interest-earning assets  $77,787             $49,160           
Net interest margin (4)             2.59%             2.35%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities        113.18%             107.44%     

 

 

(1)Includes portfolio loans and other loans. Calculated net of deferred loan fees. Nonaccrual loans included as loans carrying a zero yield.
(2)Calculated based on carrying value. State and municipal investment securities yields have not been adjusted to full tax equivalents, as the numbers would not change materially from those presented in the table.
(3)Includes FHLB stock at cost and term deposits with other financial institutions.
(4)Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

 

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Rate/Volume Analysis

 

The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2013. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (1) changes in volume multiplied by the old rate; and (2) changes in rate, which are changes in rate multiplied by the old volume; and (3) changes not solely attributable to rate or volume which have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.

 

   Increase / (Decrease)     
   Due to
Volume
   Due to
Rate
   Total
Increase / (Decrease)
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
             
Interest-earning assets:               
Loans (1)  $(463)  $(348)  $(811)
Investment securities   69    226    295 
Other interest-earning assets   (32)   93    61 
Total interest-earning assets   (426)   (29)   (455)
                
Interest-bearing liabilities:               
Interest-bearing demand accounts   (3)   (9)   (12)
Savings deposits   (2)   (16)   (18)
Money market accounts   (2)   1    (1)
Time deposits   (103)   (104)   (207)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   (332)   (37)   (369)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   19    (15)   4 
Total interest-bearing liabilities   (423)   (180)   (603)
                
Net interest income  $(3)  $151   $148 

 

 

(1)Includes portfolio loans and other loans. Calculated net of deferred loan fees. Nonaccrual loans included as loans carrying a zero yield.

 

Interest Income

 

Total interest income decreased $0.5 million to $6.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $7.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to the decrease in interest income on loans, partially offset by the impact of higher balances in investment securities. Interest income on loans decreased to $5.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $6.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. This decrease was due to a decline in the average balance of loans, which decreased $32.7 million to $426.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $459.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, and a decrease in average yield on loans of 32 basis points to 5.53% for the three months ended June 30, 2014. The average balance of loans declined due to the reduction in warehouse loans held-for-investment outstanding, partially offset by an increase in portfolio loans and held-for-sale loans outstanding. Both originations of warehouse loans held-for-investment and the weighted average number of days outstanding for warehouse loans held-for-investment decreased during the three months ended June 30, 2014, resulting in reduced interest income and decreased fee income. The decrease in originations of warehouse loans held-for-investment is the result of a decline in home purchase and refinance volume, primarily due to the current interest rate environment. Interest income earned on securities increased $0.3 million to $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. This increase was due to an increase in the average balance of investment securities of $17.4 million to $179.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, higher yields on reinvested securities, and decreased amortization of purchase premiums due to lower prepayments. Since our capital raise in December 2013, management has started to facilitate a change in the mix of interest-earning assets by redeploying excess liquidity maintained over the past year to grow its portfolio loans, while still meeting liquidity targets.

 

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Interest Expense

 

Interest expense declined by $0.6 million to $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $3.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to the decrease in interest expense on deposits and reverse repurchase agreements. The decrease in interest expense on deposits for the three months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2013, was primarily due to lower average rates paid on interest-bearing deposits. The average cost of deposits decreased 14 basis points to 0.55% for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to 0.69% for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The Bank’s overall cost of funds, including noninterest-bearing deposits, was 1.64% for the three months ended June 30, 2014 down from 1.82% for the three months ended June 30, 2013, due to lower cost of deposits and reverse repurchase agreements. The Bank’s cost of funds is elevated relative to the current interest rate environment due to the structured rates associated with the reverse repurchase agreements and FHLB advances which are at interest rates significantly above market rates.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income increased $0.1 million to $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $4.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, due to the increase in portfolio loans and held-for-sale loans outstanding, and the impact of higher interest rates on funds reinvested in investment securities, and decreased interest expense for deposits and reverse repurchase agreements partially offset by the decrease in warehouse loans held-for-investment outstanding. Our net interest rate spread, which is the difference between the interest rate earned on interest-earning assets and the interest rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, increased 20 basis points to 2.40% for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to 2.20% for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Our net interest margin, which is net interest income expressed as a percentage of our average interest-earning assets, increased 24 basis point to 2.59% for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to 2.35% for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase in the net interest rate spread primarily reflected the positive impact from increasing balances in portfolio loans and held-for-sale loans on interest income and the positive impact from declining high fixed-interest rate debt balances on interest expense, partially offset by the negative impact from declining balances in warehouse loans held-for-investment on interest income. Since our capital raise in December 2013, management has started to facilitate a change in the mix to increase higher yielding asset balances, while still meeting liquidity needs.

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

Provision expense was $0.3 million and $1.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decline in the provision expense during the second quarter of 2014 compared with the same period in 2013 reflected reduced nonperforming loans and a decline in early-stage delinquencies of one- to four-family residential and home equity loans. Net charge-offs for the three months ended June 30, 2014 were $0.3 million as compared to $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease in net charge-offs in the second quarter of 2014 compared with the same period in 2013 primarily reflected $0.7 million less in charge-offs for collateral-dependent commercial real estate property, $0.2 million less in charge-offs related to construction loans, $0.2 million less in charge-offs related to manufactured home loans, and $0.2 million less in charge-offs related to one-to-four family residential loans and home equity loans. Consistent with the Company’s policy to charge-down one- to four-family first mortgages and home equity loans to the estimated fair value of the collateral at the time the loan becomes nonperforming, net charge-offs did not include any partial charge-offs in the second quarter of 2014 as compared to $0.2 million during the same period in 2013.

 

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Noninterest Income

 

The components of noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

 

           Increase / (Decrease) 
   2014   2013   Amount   Percentage 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Service charges and fees  $680   $750   $(70)   -9.3%
Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale   269    299    (30)   -10.0%
Gain on sale of securities available-for-sale   7    -    7    n/a 
Bank owned life insurance earnings   119    98    21    21.4%
Interchange fees   388    404    (16)   -4.0%
Other   118    182    (64)   -35.2%
   $1,581   $1,733   $(152)   -8.8%

 

Noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 decreased $0.1 million to $1.6 million as compared to $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2013. The decrease in noninterest income was primarily due to a decrease in service charges and fees, and gains on the sale of loans held-for-sale.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2014, gains on sales of mortgage loans held-for-sale was $12,000, there were no deferred fees on mortgage loans held-for-sale, gains on sales of SBA loans held-for-sale was $237,000, and net gains recognized for the servicing of SBA loans held-for-sale was $26,000. For the three months ended June 30, 2013, gains on sales of loans held-for-sale was entirely related to SBA loans held-for-sale, and included $18,000 in net gains recognized for the servicing of SBA loans. The Company expects gains on sales of SBA loans held-for-sale to represent the majority of gains on loan sales in the future as the Company emphasizes SBA lending. Management expects growth in the business activity of internally originated mortgage loans held-for-sale to be moderate in the near term.

 

Noninterest Expense

 

The components of noninterest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

 

           Increase / (Decrease) 
   2014   2013   Amount   Percentage 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Compensation and benefits  $2,633   $2,127   $506    23.8%
Occupancy and equipment   492    482    10    2.1%
FDIC insurance premiums   358    442    (84)   -19.0%
Foreclosed assets, net   13    (171)   184    107.6%
Data processing   365    446    (81)   -18.2%
Outside professional services   405    1,070    (665)   -62.1%
Collection expense and repossessed asset losses   130    676    (546)   -80.8%
Other   892    1,175    (283)   -24.1%
   $5,288   $6,247   $(959)   -15.4%

 

Noninterest expense decreased $0.9 million to $5.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease in noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2014 compared with the second quarter of 2013 primarily reflected lower outside professional services expense and data processing costs, both of which were elevated in 2013 as a result of the proposed merger which was rejected by stockholders in the second quarter of 2013, collection expenses, insurance costs, and taxes, partially offset by an increase in compensation and benefits.

 

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With the Company’s strengthened capital position, management expects to reduce its risk-related operating expenses, like FDIC insurance costs, accounting costs, and director & officer insurance costs, in 2014, as well as to continue at lower levels of collection expenses.

 

Income Tax

 

The Company recorded $45,000 in income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and recorded no income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The recognition of future tax benefits or the reversal of the valuation reserve is dependent upon the Company’s ability continue to generate future taxable income. The future realization of the Company’s net operating loss carryovers is limited to $325,000 per year, and the effects of the limitation on the existing deferred tax asset are currently being analyzed. See Deferred Income Taxes at page 43 for additional information.

 

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

General

 

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $0.4 million, as compared to a net loss of $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The net income for the first six months of 2014 increased compared to the net loss in the same period in 2013 due primarily to a reduction in the provision expense of $1.6 million, and a decrease in noninterest expense of $2.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in noninterest income of $0.4 million. Net interest income decreased slightly in the first six months of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 due to the impact of a reduction in warehouse loans held-for-investment outstanding, partially offset by increased portfolio loans and held-for-sale loans outstanding, higher balances in investment securities with higher interest rates on those funds reinvested in such investment securities, and decreased interest expense for deposits and reverse repurchase agreements borrowings. Noninterest income decreased during the first six months of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 primarily due to lower gains on loans held-for-sale and a decrease in service charges and fees. Noninterest expense decreased during the first six months of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 primarily due to lower outside professional services expense and data processing costs, both of which were elevated in 2013 as a result of the proposed merger which was rejected by stockholders in the second quarter of 2013, collection expenses, insurance costs, and taxes, partially offset by an increase in compensation and benefits.

 

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Average Balances, Net Interest Income, Yields Earned and Rates Paid

 

The following table sets forth certain information for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. The average yields and costs are derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, for the periods presented.

 

   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2014   2013 
   Average
Balance
   Interest   Average
Yield / Cost
   Average
Balance
   Interest   Average
Yield / Cost
 
   (Dollars in Thousands)   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Interest-earning assets:                              
Loans (1)  $415,172   $11,780    5.67%  $470,964   $13,673    5.81%
Investment securities (2)   178,733    1,818    2.03%   158,401    1,087    1.37%
Other interest-earning assets (3)   81,815    258    0.63%   83,721    161    0.38%
Total interest-earning assets   675,720    13,856    4.10%   713,086    14,921    4.18%
Noninterest-earning assets   37,615              37,229           
Total assets  $713,335             $750,315           
                               
Interest-bearing liabilities:                              
Interest-bearing demand accounts  $69,763    91    0.26%  $74,047    116    0.31%
Savings deposits   68,361    91    0.27%   71,738    126    0.35%
Money market accounts   102,313    238    0.47%   104,591    242    0.46%
Time deposits   175,947    871    0.99%   209,701    1,265    1.21%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   71,963    1,802    5.01%   92,800    2,378    5.13%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   110,939    2,279    4.11%   110,138    2,278    4.14%
Total interest-bearing liabilities   599,286    5,372    1.80%   663,015    6,405    1.94%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities   45,208              49,404           
Total liabilities   644,494              712,419           
Total stockholders’ equity   68,841              35,654           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $713,335             $748,073           
                               
Net interest income       $8,484             $8,516      
Net interest spread             2.30%             2.24%
Net interest-earning assets  $76,434             $50,071           
Net interest margin (4)             2.51%             2.39%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities        112.75%             107.55%     

 

 

(5)Includes portfolio loans and other loans. Calculated net of deferred loan fees. Nonaccrual loans included as loans carrying a zero yield.
(6)Calculated based on carrying value. State and municipal investment securities yields have not been adjusted to full tax equivalents, as the numbers would not change materially from those presented in the table.
(7)Includes FHLB stock at cost and term deposits with other financial institutions.
(8)Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

 

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Rate/Volume Analysis

 

The following table presents the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2013. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (1) changes in volume multiplied by the old rate; and (2) changes in rate, which are changes in rate multiplied by the old volume; and (3) changes not solely attributable to rate or volume which have been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and the change due to rate.

 

   Increase / (Decrease)     
   Due to
Volume
   Due to
Rate
   Total
Increase / (Decrease)
 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
             
Interest-earning assets:               
Loans (1)  $(1,589)  $(304)  $(1,893)
Investment securities   154    577    731 
Other interest-earning assets   (4)   101    97 
Total interest-earning assets   (1,439)   374    (1,065)
                
Interest-bearing liabilities:               
Interest-bearing demand accounts   (6)   (19)   (25)
Savings deposits   (6)   (29)   (35)
Money market accounts   (5)   1    (4)
Time deposits   (186)   (208)   (394)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase   (523)   (53)   (576)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   17    (16)   1 
Total interest-bearing liabilities   (709)   (324)   (1,033)
                
Net interest income  $(730)  $698   $(32)

 

 

(2)Includes portfolio loans and other loans. Calculated net of deferred loan fees. Nonaccrual loans included as loans carrying a zero yield.

 

Interest Income

 

Total interest income decreased $1.0 million to $13.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $14.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to the decrease in interest income on loans, partially offset by the impact of higher balances in investment securities. Interest income on loans decreased to $11.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $13.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. This decrease was due to a decline in the average balance of loans, which decreased $55.8 million to $415.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $471.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, and a decrease in average yield on loans of 14 basis points to 5.67% for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The average balance of loans declined due to the reduction in warehouse loans held-for-investment outstanding, partially offset by an increase in portfolio loans and held-for-sale loans outstanding. Both originations of warehouse loans held-for-investment and the weighted average number of days outstanding for warehouse loans held-for-investment decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2014, resulting in reduced interest income and decreased fee income. The decrease in originations of warehouse loans held-for-investment is the result of a decline in home purchase and refinance volume, primarily due to the current interest rate environment. Interest income earned on securities increased $0.7 million to $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. This increase was due to an increase in the average balance of investment securities of $20.3 million to $178.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, higher yields on reinvested securities, and decreased amortization of purchase premiums due to lower prepayments. Since our capital raise in December 2013, management has started to facilitate a change in the mix of interest-earning assets by redeploying excess liquidity maintained over the past year to grow its portfolio loans, while still meeting liquidity targets.

 

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Interest Expense

 

Interest expense declined by $1.0 million to $5.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $6.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 primarily due to the decrease in interest expense on deposits and reverse repurchase agreements. The decrease in interest expense on deposits for the six months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2013, was primarily due to lower average rates paid on interest-bearing deposits. The average cost of deposits decreased 12 basis points to 0.57% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to 0.69% for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The Bank’s overall cost of funds, including noninterest-bearing deposits, was 1.68% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 down from 1.82% for the six months ended June 30, 2013, due to lower cost of deposits and reverse repurchase agreements. The Bank’s cost of funds is elevated relative to the current interest rate environment due to the structured rates associated with the reverse repurchase agreements and FHLB advances which are at interest rates significantly above market rates.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income was $8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and $8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase in portfolio loans and held-for-sale loans outstanding, and the impact of higher interest rates on funds reinvested in investment securities, and decreased interest expense for deposits and reverse repurchase agreements was offset by the decrease in warehouse loans held-for-investment outstanding. Our net interest rate spread, which is the difference between the interest rate earned on interest-earning assets and the interest rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, increased 6 basis points to 2.30% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to 2.24% for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Our net interest margin, which is net interest income expressed as a percentage of our average interest-earning assets, increased 12 basis point to 2.51% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to 2.39% for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase in the net interest rate spread primarily reflected the positive impact from increasing balances in portfolio loans and held-for-sale loans on interest income and the positive impact from declining high fixed-interest rate debt balances on interest expense, partially offset by the negative impact from declining balances in warehouse loans held-for-investment on interest income. Since our capital raise in December 2013, management has started to facilitate a change in the mix to increase higher yielding asset balances, while still meeting liquidity needs.

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

Provision expense was $0.8 million and $2.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decline in the provision expense during the first six months of 2014 compared with the same period in 2013 reflected reduced nonperforming loans and a decline in early-stage delinquencies of one- to four-family residential and home equity loans. Net charge-offs for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $0.8 million as compared to $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease in net charge-offs in the first six months of 2014 compared with the same period in 2013 primarily reflected $1.1 million less in charge-offs related to one-to-four family residential loans and home equity loans, $0.9 million less in charge-offs for collateral-dependent commercial real estate property, $0.3 million less in charge-offs related to manufactured home loans, and $0.2 million less in charge-offs related to construction loans. Consistent with the Company’s policy to charge-down one- to four-family first mortgages and home equity loans to the estimated fair value of the collateral at the time the loan becomes nonperforming, net charge-offs in the first six months of 2014 included $0.3 million of partial charge-offs as compared to $1.2 million during the same period in 2013.

 

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Noninterest Income

 

The components of noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

 

           Increase / (Decrease) 
   2014   2013   Amount   Percentage 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Service charges and fees  $1,317   $1,497   $(180)   -12.0%
Gain on sale of loans held-for-sale   493    633    (140)   -22.1%
Gain on sale of securities available-for-sale   7    -    7    n/a 
Bank owned life insurance earnings   209    197    12    6.1%
Interchange fees   761    799    (38)   -4.8%
Other   254    322    (68)   -21.1%
   $3,041   $3,448   $(407)   -11.8%

 

Noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 decreased $0.4 million to $3.0 million as compared to $3.4 million for the first six months of 2013. The decrease in noninterest income was primarily due to a decrease in service charges and fees, and gains on the sale of loans held-for-sale.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, gains on sales of mortgage loans held-for-sale was $16,000, deferred fees on mortgage loans held-for-sale was $5,000, gains on sales of SBA loans held-for-sale was $429,000, and net gains recognized for the servicing of SBA loans held-for-sale was $47,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, gains on sales of loans held-for-sale was entirely related to SBA loans held-for-sale, and included $79,000 in net gains recognized for the servicing of SBA loans. The Company expects gains on sales of SBA loans held-for-sale to represent the majority of gains on loan sales in the future as the Company emphasizes SBA lending. Management expects growth in the business activity of internally originated mortgage loans held-for-sale to be moderate in the near term.

 

Noninterest Expense

 

The components of noninterest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

 

           Increase / (Decrease) 
   2014   2013   Amount   Percentage 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
Compensation and benefits  $4,920   $4,403   $517    11.7%
Occupancy and equipment   983    965    18    1.9%
FDIC insurance premiums   742    882    (140)   -15.9%
Foreclosed assets, net   19    (189)   208    110.1%
Data processing   658    776    (118)   -15.2%
Outside professional services   788    1,958    (1,170)   -59.8%
Collection expense and repossessed asset losses   294    1,588    (1,294)   -81.5%
Other   1,797    2,721    (924)   -34.0%
   $10,201   $13,104   $(2,903)   -22.2%

 

Noninterest expense decreased $2.9 million to $10.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $13.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The decrease in noninterest expense for the first six months of 2014 compared with the first six months of 2013 primarily reflected lower outside professional services expense and data processing costs, both of which were elevated in 2013 as a result of the proposed merger which was rejected by stockholders in the second quarter of 2013, collection expenses, insurance costs, and taxes, partially offset by an increase in compensation and benefits.

 

With the Company’s strengthened capital position, management expects to reduce its risk-related operating expenses, like FDIC insurance costs, accounting costs, and director & officer insurance costs, in 2014, as well as to continue at lower levels of collection expenses.

 

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Income Tax

 

The Company recorded $93,000 in income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and recorded no income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The recognition of future tax benefits or the reversal of the valuation reserve is dependent upon the Company’s ability continue to generate future taxable income. The future realization of the Company’s net operating loss carryovers is limited to $325,000 per year, and the effects of the limitation on the existing deferred tax asset are currently being analyzed. See Deferred Income Taxes at page 43 for additional information.

 

Liquidity

 

Management maintains a liquidity position it believes will adequately provide funding for loan demand and deposit run-off that may occur in the normal course of business. The Company relies on a number of different sources in order to meet its potential liquidity demands. The primary sources of funds are increases in deposit accounts, and cash flows from loan payments, investment securities sales, and borrowings. The scheduled amortization of loans and investment securities, as well as proceeds from borrowings, are predictable sources of funds. In addition, warehouse loans held-for-investment repay rapidly with an average duration of approximately 19 days, with repayments generally funding advances. Other funding sources, however, such as inflows from new deposits, mortgage and investment securities prepayments and mortgage loan sales are greatly influenced by market interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

 

Primary sources of funds continue to be sufficient to meet demands, and the Bank has increased contingent liquidity sources available to meet potential funding requirements. Management aggressively increased, and will continue to increase, the Bank’s higher interest-earning assets, while using cash and cash equivalents as the funding source. Consequently, the Bank’s cash and cash equivalents on hand have decreased. The average balance of cash and cash equivalents has decreased to $80.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014, and will continue to decrease through the end of the year. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had additional borrowing capacity of $16.9 million and $5.0 million, respectively, with the FHLB. The Company had renewed borrowing capacity with the FRB, as of June 30, 2014, with the ability to borrow up to approximately $34.9 million under the Primary Credit program, based solely on the current amount of loans the Company has designated for pledging with the FRB, and $10.0 million of daylight overdraft capacity. Additionally, as of June 30, 2014, the Company added liquidity through a new $10.0 million line of credit for repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions, and a new $5.0 million line of credit, both with a private financial institution. As of June 30, 2014, the Bank has not borrowed against any of its new contingent liquidity sources. Unpledged investment securities were approximately $80.1 million and $26.9 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The Company also utilizes a non-brokered internet certificate of deposit listing service to meet funding needs at interest rates equal to or less than local market rates. During the first half of 2014, the Bank had deposits from this service of $7.2 million, and expects it will continue to utilize the program, as necessary, to supplement retail deposit production.

 

Threats to the Bank’s liquidity position include rapid declines in deposit balances due to market volatility caused by major changes in interest rates or negative public perception about the Bank, or the financial services industry in general. In addition, the amount of investment securities that would otherwise be available to meet liquidity needs is limited due to the collateral requirements of our long term debt. Specifically, the Bank’s reverse repurchase agreements which total $66.3 million at June 30, 2014 have collateral requirements in excess of the debt. Under the terms of the agreement with the counterparty on $51.3 million of the $66.3 million of the reverse repurchase agreements, the Bank is required to pledge additional collateral if its capital ratios decrease below the PCA defined levels of well-capitalized or adequately capitalized. The Company was above the PCA defined levels of well-capitalized at June 30, 2014. Additionally, the collateral requirements of the FHLB debt are supplemented with investment securities collateral and the Bank is required to collateralize the prepayment penalty amount using investment securities.

 

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During the first six months of 2014, cash and cash equivalents decreased $81.5 million from $114.2 million as of December 31, 2013 to $32.7 million as of June 30, 2014 as a part of the Bank’s strategy to increase portfolio loans and other higher yielding assets which resulted in a reduction of cash and cash equivalents. Cash of $1.3 million, $52.4 million, and $27.8 million was used in operating activities, investing activities, and financing activities, respectively. Primary sources of cash were from repayment of warehouse loans held-for-investment of $177.6 million, proceeds from FHLB advances of $15.0 million, proceeds from maturities and payments of investment securities of $10.7 million, proceeds from the sale of securities available-for-sale of $6.3 million, and proceeds from the sale of loans held-for-sale of $5.0 million. Primary uses of cash included funding of warehouse loans held-for-investment of $179.4 million, the purchase of portfolio loans of $32.5 million, the purchase of securities available-for-sale of $32.3 million, the repayment of reverse repurchase agreements of $26.5 million, net decreases in deposits of $16.2 million, and the origination of loans held-for-sale of $6.3 million.

 

During the first six months of 2013, cash and cash equivalents increased $10.1 million from $67.8 million as of December 31, 2012 to $77.9 million as of June 30, 2013 as part of the Bank’s strategy, at the time, to strengthen its overall liquidity position. Cash from operating activities of $3.1 million and cash from investing activities of $29.6 million was more than cash used in financing activities of $22.6 million. Primary sources of cash were from repayment of warehouse loans held-for-investment of $577.6 million, net decreases in portfolio loans of $23.4 million, proceeds from maturities and payments of securities available-for-sale of $18.0 million and proceeds from the sale of loans held-for-sale of $7.4 million. Primary uses of cash included funding of warehouse loans held-for-investment of $569.8 million, purchases of securities available-for-sale of $25.6 million, and repayment of FHLB advances of $25.0 million.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

The Bank is subject to interest rate risk to the extent that its interest-bearing liabilities, primarily deposits, re-price more rapidly or at different rates than its interest-earning assets. In order to address the potential for adverse effects of material prolonged increases or decreases in interest rates on our results of operations, management has adopted an asset and liability management policy. The Board of Directors sets the asset and liability policy for the Company, which is implemented by the Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO). The purpose of the ALCO is to communicate, coordinate and control asset/liability management consistent with our business plan and board approved policies. The ALCO establishes and monitors the volume and mix of assets and funding sources taking into account relative costs and spreads, interest rate sensitivity and liquidity needs. The objectives are to manage assets and funding sources to produce results that are consistent with liquidity, capital adequacy, growth, risk, and profitability goals.

 

The ALCO generally meets monthly, but at least quarterly, to review, among other things, economic conditions and interest rate outlook, current and projected liquidity needs and capital position, anticipated changes in the volume and mix of assets and liabilities and interest rate exposure limits versus current projections pursuant to income simulations. The ALCO recommends appropriate strategy changes based on this review. The ALCO also is responsible for reviewing and reporting the effects of the policy implementations and strategies to the Board of Directors at least quarterly. A key element of our asset/liability plan is to protect net earnings by managing the maturity or re-pricing mismatch between our interest-earning assets and rate-sensitive liabilities. Historically, the Company has sought to reduce exposure to its earnings through the use of adjustable rate loans, the sale of certain fixed rate loans in the secondary market, and by extending funding maturities through the use of the FHLB advances and repurchase agreements.

 

In part, the Bank measures its exposure to interest rate risk using an analytical model referred to as Net Portfolio Value (NPV) that estimates the value of the net cash flows of interest-earning assets and its interest-bearing liabilities under different interest rate scenarios.

 

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The Bank also measures interest rate risk by estimating the impact of interest rate changes on its net interest income which is defined as the difference between the interest income we earn on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. In our model, we estimate what our net interest income would be for a rolling forward twelve- and twenty-four-month period using historical data for assumptions such as loan prepayment rates and deposit decay rates, the current term structure for interest rates, and current deposit and loan offering rates. We then calculate what the net interest income would be for the same period in the event of an instantaneous 100, 200 and 300 basis point increase or a 100 basis point decrease in market interest rates. Given the current relatively low level of market interest rates, the Bank does not consider interest rate decreases of greater than 100 basis points in either of the two models used to measure interest rate risk.

 

               Net Present Value as a Percentage of
Present Value of Assets (PVA) (3)
   Net Interest Income 
       Estimated Increase /
(Decrease) in Net
Present Value
               Estimated Increase /
(Decrease) in Net
Interest Income
 
Change in
Interest
Rates –
Basis
Points (1)
  Estimated
 Net
Present
Value (2)
   Amount   Percent   Estimated
Net Present
Value Ratio (4)
   Estimated
Increase /
(Decrease) –
Basis Points
   Estimated
Net Interest
Income
   Amount   Percent 
(Dollars in Thousands)
                                 
As of June 30, 2014:                            
+300  $44,542   $(24,499)   -35.5%   6.75%   (283)  $17,538   $(1,412)   -7.4%
+200   52,723    (16,318)   -23.6%   7.75%   (183)   18,008    (941)   -5.0%
+100   61,909    (7,132)   -10.3%   8.83%   (75)   18,479    (471)   -2.5%
0   69,041    -    -    9.58%   -    18,949    -    - 
-100   68,641    (400)   -0.6%   9.33%   (26)   18,695    (254)   -1.3%
                                         
As of December 31, 2013:                                        
+300  $53,411   $(18,980)   -26.2%   7.71%   (192)  $18,600   $(78)   -0.4%
+200   59,606    (12,785)   -17.7%   8.38%   (125)   18,626    (52)   -0.3%
+100   67,304    (5,087)   -7.0%   9.20%   (43)   18,652    (26)   -0.1%
0   72,391    -    -    9.63%   -    18,678    -    - 
-100   74,408    2,017    2.8%   9.69%   6    18,550    (128)   -0.7%

 

 

(1)Assumes an instantaneous uniform change in interest rates at all maturities.
(2)NPV is the discounted present value of expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. Discount rates are unique to each class of asset and liability and are principally estimated as spreads over wholesale rates.
(3)PVA represents the discounted present value of incoming cash flows on interest-earning assets.
(4)NPV Ratio represents NPV divided by PVA.

 

The Company’s greatest risk is a positive change in interest rates, which would decrease net interest income at a greater rate than a negative change in interest rates. Additionally, in an upward rate environment the Company’s net present value of cash flows would decline, and the decline would exceed the decline in a downward rate environment. This is due to several factors including, but not limited to, the decreasing asset base, the average life of assets being extended in comparison to the average life of liabilities, as a decrease in the prepayment speed of one- to four-family residential and home equity loans would likely occur. The Company’s exposure to interest risk will continue to be at an elevated level as long as interest rates remain low, which magnifies the impact of the cost of the Company’s long term debt along with an overall decline in interest-earning assets.

 

The increase in liability sensitivity at the end of the first quarter reflects a revision in management’s assumptions for increasing non-maturity rates to maintain and grow deposits now that the Company has returned to growth mode. Overall, the Company’s sensitivity remains modest. The change in the net present value of cash flows as of June 30, 2014 as compared to December 31, 2013 is attributable to the decrease in long-term treasury rates, which results in increased estimated prepayment speeds of one- to four-family residential and home equity loans. The 10-year treasury rate as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was 2.53% and 3.04%, respectively.

 

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Certain shortcomings are inherent in the methodologies used in determining interest rate risk through changes in net portfolio value and net interest income. Modeling changes require making certain assumptions that may or may not reflect the manner in which actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. In this regard, the net portfolio value and net interest income information presented assume that the composition of our interest-sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the beginning of a period remains constant over the period being measured and assume that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly across the yield curve regardless of the duration or re-pricing of specific assets and liabilities. Accordingly, although interest rate-risk calculations provide an indication of our interest rate risk exposure at a particular point in time, such measurements are not intended to and do not provide a precise forecast of the effect of changes in market interest rates on our net interest income and will differ from actual results.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)), and have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

 

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f)) that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

None.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in “Risk Factors” included within the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2014. There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in the Form 10-K. The risks described in the Form 10-K are not the only risks facing us. 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. See the cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements at “Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

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

 

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation 1
3.2 Bylaws of Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation 2
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32. Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Atlantic Coast Financial Corporation pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
101.INS XBRL Instance Document *
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document *
101 DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document *
101 LAB XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document *
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document *

 

 

1Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, and any amendments thereto, originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2010 (Registration No. 333-167632).
2Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, and any amendments thereto, originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2010 (Registration No. 333-167632).
*These documents formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) have been attached as Exhibit 101 to this report.

 

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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.

 

  ATLANTIC COAST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
   
Date: August 13, 2014 By: /s/ John K. Stephens, Jr..
     
    John K. Stephens, Jr.
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: August 13, 2014 By: /s/ John C. Lent.
     
    John C. Lent
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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