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EX-32 - SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATION - Independence Bancshares, Inc.exhibit32.htm
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the Quarterly Period ended September 30, 2015

 
OR
 
 
 

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

 
For the Transition Period from _________ to _________ 

Commission File No. 000-51907

Independence Bancshares, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

South Carolina 20-1734180
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
500 East Washington Street
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(864) 672-1776
(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 Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [ X ] No [    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large accelerated filer [    ]      Accelerated filer [    ]      Non-accelerated [    ]      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: 20,502,760 shares of common stock, $.01 par value per share, were issued and outstanding as of November 3, 2015.



Independence Bancshares, Inc.

Part I - Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets

September 30, 2015       December 31, 2014
(unaudited) (audited)
Assets
              Cash and due from banks $      5,981,191 $      5,261,080

              Federal funds sold

11,546,000 5,643,000
              Investment securities available for sale 12,372,672 15,615,526
              Non-marketable equity securities 392,500 609,650
              Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $1,139,509 and
                     $1,032,776, respectively 64,288,549 67,994,667
              Accrued interest receivable 213,224 291,288
              Property and equipment, net 2,243,107 2,384,007
              Other real estate owned and repossessed assets 1,940,220 2,557,457
              Other assets 611,346 355,307
                            Total assets $ 99,588,809 $ 100,711,982
 
Liabilities
       Deposits:
              Noninterest bearing $ 13,181,540 $ 11,016,882
              Interest bearing 71,436,973 71,857,781
                     Total deposits 84,618,513 82,874,663
 
              Federal Home Loan Bank advances - 5,000,000
              Note payable - 600,000
              Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 23,641 153,603
              Accrued interest payable 9,082 8,226
              Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,331,472 2,664,910
                            Total liabilities 85,982,708 91,301,402
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
Shareholders’ equity
              Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share; 10,000,000 shares
                     authorized; 8,425 Series A shares issued and outstanding 84 -
              Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 300,000,000 shares
                     authorized; 20,502,760 shares issued and outstanding 205,028 205,028
              Additional paid-in capital 42,976,156 35,124,151
              Accumulated other comprehensive income 73,820 1,154
              Accumulated deficit (29,648,987) (25,919,753)
                            Total shareholders’ equity 13,606,101 9,410,580
                            Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 99,588,809 $ 100,711,982

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

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Independence Bancshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2015 2014 2015       2014
Interest income
       Loans       $      753,412       $      880,640       $      2,411,870 $      2,548,961
       Investment securities 77,243 126,260 256,789 393,178
       Federal funds sold and other 12,854 7,406 34,886 23,784
                     Total interest income 843,509 1,014,306 2,703,545 2,965,923
       
Interest expense
       Deposits 81,117 72,141 236,003 218,231
       Borrowings 2,161 5,922 15,548 5,996
                     Total interest expense 83,278 78,063 251,551 224,227
              
                     Net interest income 760,231 936,243 2,451,994 2,741,696
Provision (reversal of provision) for loan losses 150,000 - 150,000 (30,000)
 
                     Net interest income after provision    
                            (reversal of provision) for loan losses 610,231 936,243 2,301,994 2,771,696
       
Non-interest income
       Service fees on deposit accounts 14,729 14,167 55,625 36,836
       Residential loan origination fees 44,661 51,381 154,013 140,579
       Loss on sale of investment securities (129,143) - (87,995) -
       Gain on sale of loans held for sale - - - 118,452
       Other income 8,902 20.455 70,881 42,540
                     Total non-interest income (60,851) 86,003 192,524 338,407
       
Non-interest expenses
       Compensation and benefits 642,002 668,013 2,027,309 2,019,236
       Real estate owned activity 148,429 (6,282) 407,382 481,686
       Occupancy and equipment 199,076 159,848 514,862 470,465
       Insurance 66,750 57,706 173,691 220,421
       Data processing and related costs 90,952 84,901 255,924 253,737
       Professional fees 169,883 160,916 500,846 592,258
       Product research and development expense 1,162,722 791,583 2,091,892 3,296,012
       Other 77,892 103,527 246,766 287,159
                     Total non-interest expenses 2,557,706 2,020,212 6,218,672 7,620,974
                     Loss before income tax expense (2,008,326) (997,966) (3,724,154) (4,510,871)
       
Income tax expense - - 5,080 -
                     Net loss $ (2,008,326) $ (997,966) $ (3,729,234) $ (4,510,871)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Unrealized gain on investment securities available
for sale, net of tax 343,260 173,952 160,661 915,250
                     Reclassification adjustment included
                     in net loss, net of tax (129,143) - (87,995) -
                     Other comprehensive income 214,117 173,952 72,666 915,250
       
              Total comprehensive loss $ (1,794,209) $ (824,014) $ (3,656,568) $ (3,595,621)
Loss per common share – basic and diluted $ (.10) $ (.05) $ (.18) $ (.22)
Weighted average common shares
outstanding – basic and diluted 20,502,760 20,502,760 20,502,760 20,502,760

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

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Independence Bancshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(unaudited)

Accumulated other
Common stock Preferred stock Additional comprehensive Accumulated
      Shares       Amount       Shares       Amount       paid-in capital       income (loss)       deficit       Total
December 31, 2013 20,502,760 $      205,028 - $      - $      34,738,643 $      (1,216,718) $      (19,419,797) $      14,307,456
Compensation expense related to
       stock options granted - - - - 328,687 - - 328,687
Net loss - - - - - - (4,510,871) (4,510,871)
 
Other comprehensive income - - - - - 915,250 - 915,250
 
September 30, 2014 20,502,760 $ 205,028 - $ - $ 35,067,330 $ (301,468) $ (23,930,368) $ 11,040,522
 
 
December 31, 2014 20,502,760 $ 205,028 - $ - $ 35,124,151 $ 1,154 $ (25,919,753) $ 9,410,580
Compensation expense related to
       stock options granted - - - - 236,512 - - 236,512
Issuance of preferred stock –net
       of expenses - - 8,425 84 7,615,493 - - 7,615,577
Net loss - - - - - - (3,729,234) (3,729,234)
 
Other comprehensive income - - - - - 72,666 - 72,666
 
September 30, 2015 20,502,760 $ 205,028      8,425 $ 84 $ 42,976,156 $ 73,820 $ (29,648,987) $ 13,606,101

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

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Independence Bancshares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2015       2014
Operating activities
       Net loss $      (3,729,234) $      (4,510,871)
       Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities
              Provision (reversal) of provision for loan losses 150,000 (30,000)
              Depreciation 161,249 162,554
              Amortization of investment securities discounts/premiums, net 152,209 185,983
              Gain on sale of loans held for sale - (118,452)
              Loss on sale of investment securities 87,995 -
              Stock option expense related to stock options granted 236,512 328,687
              Net changes in fair value and losses on other real estate owned and repossessed
                     assets 334,942 402,350
              (Increase) decrease in other assets, net (177,975) 282,272
              Increase (decrease) in other liabilities, net (1,406,879) 782,272
                     Net cash used in operating activities (4,191,181) (2,515,205)
      
Investing activities
       Net decrease (increase) in loans 3,256,118 (4,542,084)
       Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale - 1,033,000
       Maturities and sales of investment securities available for sale 4,070,789 -
       Purchases of investment securities available for sale (1,800,000) -
       Repayments of investment securities available for sale 878,824 1,083,225
       Redemption (purchase) of non-marketable equity securities, net 217,150 (182,900)
       Purchase of property, equipment and software (20,349) (75,740)
       Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned and repossessed assets 582,295 505,263
                     Net cash provided by (used in) provided by investing activities 7,184,827 (2,179,236)
       
Financing activities
       Increase (decrease) in deposits, net 1,743,850 (5,031,768)
       Increase in borrowings - 5,000,000
       Repayments on borrowings (5,000,000) -
       (Repayments) proceeds on note payable (600,000) 600,000
       Issuance of preferred stock, net 7,615,577 -
       Decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase (129,962) (59,464)
                     Net cash provided by financing activities 3,629,465 508,768
       
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 6,623,111 (4,185,673)
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 10,904,080 14,421,955
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 17,527,191 $ 10,236,282
 
 
Supplemental information:
              Cash paid for
                            Interest $ 250,695 $ 223,244
                            Income taxes $ 5,080 $ -
              Schedule of non-cash transactions
                                   Unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of tax $ 73,820 $ 915,250
                                   Loans transferred to other real estate owned and repossessed assets $ 300,000 $ 1,143,000

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

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Independence Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) is a South Carolina corporation organized to operate as a bank holding company pursuant to the Federal Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and the South Carolina Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1996, and to own and control all of the capital stock of Independence National Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank is a national association organized under the laws of the United States to conduct general banking business in Greenville, South Carolina. The Bank operates three full service branch offices in Greenville, South Carolina. On May 31, 2005, the Company sold 2,085,010 shares of its common stock in its initial public offering. All shares were sold at $10.00 per share. The offering raised approximately $20.5 million, net of offering costs. On December 31, 2012, the Company sold 17,648,750 shares of its common stock to certain accredited investors in a Private Placement (the “Private Placement”), which equated to gross proceeds of $14.1 million. All shares were sold at $0.80 per share. On August 1, 2013, the Company sold 769,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $0.80 per share to certain existing shareholders in a follow-on offering for gross proceeds of approximately $615,200 (the “Follow-on Offering”). On May 14, 2015, the Company issued 8,425 shares of Series A convertible preferred stock (the “Series A Shares”) to certain institutional investors and members of the Company’s management team for gross cash proceeds of approximately $8,425,000, at a price of $1,000 per share (the “Series A Private Placement). Each Series A share is convertible, at the holder’s option, into 1,250 shares of common stock and rank senior to our common stock with respect to dividends, distributions and liquidation preferences. The Series A shares have a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. Also on May 14, 2015, the Company entered into a license agreement with MPIB Holdings, LLC (“MPIB”) pursuant to which it received a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-licensable, worldwide license to use certain intellectual property of MPIB related to mobile payments and digital transactions. The license agreement will continue until the intellectual property of MPIB is purchased by the Company (the “asset purchase”). The license agreement will terminate on November 14, 2016 if the MPIB asset purchase has not been consummated by that date. On September 25, 2015, the Company suspended development of its digital banking, payments and transaction services business, and the board of directors intends to explore strategic alternatives for this line of business and the Company, including a reassessment of whether to pursue the asset purchase. In conjunction with the suspension, the Company terminated the employment of those employees who were primarily engaged in developing the digital banking, payments and transaction services business, including Gordon A. Baird, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer. The board of directors terminated the Company’s employment agreement with Mr. Baird effective as of September 25, 2015. No Bank employees were terminated, and there have been no material changes to the Bank’s operations. On October 4, 2015, the board of directors appointed Lawrence R. Miller, the president and chief executive officer of the Bank, as the Company’s interim Chief Executive Officer.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. These statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. See Note 2 regarding the Company’s liquidity and capital considerations. The Company has reported losses from operations for all of 2014 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. Under Regulation W, the Bank may not be a source of cash or capital for the Company. Therefore, although we raised $8,425,000 in the Series A Private Placement, due to the uncertainty of timing and amount of cash needed for current outstanding commitments, the current run rate on fixed expenses, the current payables, and the prohibition within Regulation W, we believe that the Company may not have sufficient working capital to continue to fund its current level of activities, if such activities were resumed following their suspension on September 25, 2015, without raising additional funding. The factors above raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, and the financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Our ability to raise additional capital will depend on a number of factors, including conditions in the capital markets, which are outside our control. There is a risk we will not be able to raise the capital we need at all or upon favorable terms. If we cannot raise additional capital, we may not be able to implement our growth objective for our business, and we may be subject to increased regulatory supervision and restrictions. These restrictions would most likely have a material adverse effect on our ability to grow and expand which would negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations. The foregoing discussion is a summary only and should be read in conjunction with the 2014 Form 10-K as filed with the SEC and Management’s Discussion and Analysis in this Form 10-Q. Operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015.

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Reclassifications

Certain amounts have been reclassified to state all periods on a comparable basis. Reclassifications had no effect on previously reported shareholders’ equity or net loss.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of income and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, other real estate owned, fair value of financial instruments, evaluating other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities and valuation of deferred tax assets.

Business Segments

The Company reports its activities as four business segments - Community Banking, Transaction Services, Asset Management and Parent Only. In determining proper segment definition, the Company considers the materiality of a potential segment and components of the business about which financial information is available and regularly evaluated, relative to a resource allocation and performance assessment. Please refer to “Note 8 – Business Segments” for further information on the reporting for the four business segments.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. Recognized subsequent events are events or transactions that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements. Non-recognized subsequent events are events that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date. Management performed an evaluation to determine whether or not there have been any subsequent events since the balance sheet date, and concluded that no subsequent events had occurred requiring accrual or disclosure through the date of this filing.

NOTE 2 – LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL CONSIDERATIONS

The Company

The Company’s cash balances, independent of the Bank, were approximately $3.6 million and its real estate held for sale was $631,320 at September 30, 2015 compared to cash balances of approximately $288,000 and real estate held for sale of $1.2 million at December 31, 2014. The increase in liquid assets of approximately $3.4 million is due primarily to the receipt of gross cash proceeds of approximately $8.4 million related to the Series A Private Placement, partially offset by the payment of approximately $809,000 in commissions and expenses in connection with the Series A Private Placement and expenses incurred related to the transaction services segment. In addition, the Company has payables due to unsecured vendors of $1.2 million. The note payable to a related party which was advanced in September 2014, was repaid in its entirety in September 2015. See “Note 8 – Business Segments”, and “Note 9 - Note Payable“ for additional information related to the transaction services segment and the related advance. The foregoing discussion is a summary only and should be read in conjunction with the 2014 Form 10-K as filed with the SEC as well as “Note 1 – Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation” and Management’s Discussion and Analysis in this Form 10-Q.

The Bank

Our ability to maintain and expand our deposit base and borrowing capabilities serves as our primary source of liquidity at the Bank. We currently have $17.5 million in cash and fed funds sold. If our cash needs at the Bank exceed that, we plan to liquidate temporary investments and generate deposits within our market. In addition, we will receive cash upon the maturity and sale of loans and the maturity of investment securities. Our investment securities available for sale at September 30, 2015 amounted to $12.4 million, or 12.4% of total assets. Investment securities traditionally provide a secondary source of liquidity since they can be converted into cash in a timely manner. At September 30, 2015, $2.9 million of our investment portfolio was pledged against outstanding debt. Therefore, the related debt would need to be repaid prior to the securities being sold and converted to cash.

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The Bank is a member of the FHLB, from which applications for borrowings can be made for leverage purposes. The FHLB requires that securities, qualifying mortgage loans, and stock of the FHLB owned by the Bank be pledged to secure any advances from the FHLB. At September 30, 2015, we had collateral that would support approximately $39.6 million in additional borrowings. We are subject to the FHLB’s credit risk rating policy which assigns member institutions a rating which is reviewed quarterly. The rating system utilizes key factors such as loan quality, capital, liquidity, profitability, etc. Our ability to access our available borrowing capacity from the FHLB in the future is subject to our rating and any subsequent changes based on our financial performance as compared to factors considered by the FHLB in their assignment of our credit risk rating each quarter.

The Bank also pledges collateral to the Federal Reserve Bank’s Borrower-in-Custody of Collateral program, and our available credit under this program was $10.3 million as of September 30, 2015.

The Bank has a $2.0 million federal funds purchased line of credit through a correspondent bank that is unsecured, but has not been utilized.

We believe our liquidity sources are adequate to meet our operating needs at the Bank. However, we continue to carefully focus on liquidity management during 2015. Comprehensive weekly and monthly liquidity analyses serve management as vital decision-making tools by providing summaries of anticipated changes in loans, investments, core deposits, and wholesale funds. These internal funding reports provide management with the details critical to anticipate immediate and long-term cash requirements, such as expected deposit runoff, loan pay downs and amount and cost of available borrowing sources, including secured overnight federal funds lines with our various correspondent banks.

The Consolidated Company

The Company’s level of liquidity is measured by the cash, cash equivalents, and investment securities available for sale to total assets ratio and was 30.0% at September 30, 2015 compared to 26.3% as of December 31, 2014. The increase in liquidity is due to the increase in fed funds sold, primarily as a result of the receipt of proceeds from the Series A Private Placement.

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

For further information refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our 2014 Form 10K as filed with the SEC.

Cash and Cash Equivalents - For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash, amounts due from banks and federal funds sold. Generally, federal funds are sold for one-day periods. Due to the short term nature of cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount of these instruments is deemed to be a reasonable estimate of fair value.

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had restricted cash totaling $2,000 with the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Atlanta. The Company places its deposits and correspondent accounts with and sells its federal funds to high quality institutions. Management believes credit risk associated with correspondent accounts is not significant.

Net Loss per Common Share - Basic loss per common share represents net loss divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to outstanding stock options and warrants, and are determined using the treasury stock method. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, as a result of the Company’s net loss, all of the potential common shares were considered anti-dilutive.

Research and Development – All costs incurred to establish the technological feasibility of computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as research and development are expensed as incurred. Once technological feasibility has been established, the subsequent costs of producing, coding, and testing the products should be capitalized. The expensing of computer software costs is discontinued when the product is available for general release for customers. Currently, the Company has not achieved technological feasibility and is expensing all computer software purchases and development expenses related to research and development of its digital banking, payments and transaction services business. If technological feasibility is reached, the Company will capitalize costs as incurred until such point that the software being produced is available for general release to customers. On September 25, 2015, the Company suspended development of its digital banking, payments and transaction services business, and the board of directors will explore strategic alternatives for this line of business and the Company, including a reassessment of whether to purchase certain intellectual property assets and assume certain liabilities of MPIB.

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Fair Value Measurements - The Company determines the fair market values of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC Topic 820”), which provides a framework for measuring and disclosing fair value under generally accepted accounting principles. ASC Topic 820 requires disclosures about the fair value of assets and liabilities recognized in the balance sheet in periods subsequent to initial recognition, whether the measurements are made on a recurring basis (for example, available for sale investment securities) or on a nonrecurring basis (for example, impaired loans).

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

Level 1 – Valuations are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Valuations are based on observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 – Valuations include unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Income Taxes - The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes". Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be realized or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred tax assets if it is determined to be “more likely than not” that all or some portion of the potential deferred tax asset will not be realized.

For the nine month period ended September 30, 2015, we recognized $5,080 in state income tax expense due to our net operating income in 2014 at the Bank. We did not recognize any income tax benefit or expense for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 due to our net loss in 2015 at the Bank. We did not recognize any income tax benefit or expense for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 due to our net operating loss carryforward position. The determination of whether a deferred tax asset is realizable is based on weighting all available evidence, including both positive and negative evidence. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. We will continue to analyze our deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance on a quarterly basis, taking into account performance compared to forecasted earnings as well as current economic and internal information.

The Company believes that its income tax filing positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax returns will more likely than not be sustained upon audit by the taxing authorities, and does not anticipate any adjustments that will result in a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded pursuant to ASC 740.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements - The following is a summary of recent authoritative pronouncements that may affect our accounting, reporting, and disclosure of financial information:

In January 2014, the FASB amended Receivables topic of the ASC. The amendments are intended to resolve diversity in practice with respect to when a creditor should reclassify a collateralized consumer mortgage loan to other real estate owned (“OREO”). In addition, the amendments require a creditor reclassify a collateralized consumer mortgage loan to OREO upon obtaining legal title to the real estate collateral, or the borrower voluntarily conveying all interest in the real estate property to the lender to satisfy the loan through a deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar legal agreement. The amendments were effective for the Company for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014, with early implementation of the guidance permitted. In implementing this guidance, assets that are reclassified from real estate to loans are measured at the carrying value of the real estate at the date of adoption. Assets reclassified from loans to real estate are measured at the lower of the net amount of the loan receivable or the fair value of the real estate less costs to sell at the date of adoption. The Company applied the amendments prospectively. These amendments did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

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In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance to change the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of the new guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods and services to customers in an amount equal to the consideration the entity receives or expects to receive. The guidance will be effective for the Company for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued guidance which makes limited amendments to the guidance on accounting for certain repurchase agreements. The new guidance (1) requires entities to account for repurchase-to-maturity transactions as secured borrowings (rather than as sales with forward repurchase agreements), (2) eliminates accounting guidance on linked repurchase financing transactions, and (3) expands disclosure requirements related to certain transfers of financial assets that are accounted for as sales and certain transfers (specifically, repos, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions) accounted for as secured borrowings. The amendments were effective for the Company for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2014. The Company applied the guidance by making a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. These amendments did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2014, the FASB issued guidance which clarifies that performance targets associated with stock compensation should be treated as a performance condition and should not be reflected in the grant date fair value of the stock award. The amendments will be effective for the Company for fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2015. The Company will apply the guidance to all stock awards granted or modified after the amendments are effective. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued guidance that is intended to define management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. In connection with preparing financial statements, management will need to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the organization’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The amendments will be effective for the Company for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In January 2015, the FASB issued guidance to eliminate from U.S. GAAP the concept of an extraordinary item, which is an event or transaction that is both (1) unusual in nature and (2) infrequently occurring. Under the new guidance, an entity will no longer (1) segregate an extraordinary item from the results of ordinary operations; (2) separately present an extraordinary item on its income statement, net of tax, after income from continuing operations; or (3) disclose income taxes and earnings-per-share data applicable to an extraordinary item. The amendments will be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company will apply the guidance prospectively. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued guidance which amends the consolidation requirements and significantly changes the consolidation analysis required under U.S. GAAP. Although the amendments are expected to result in the deconsolidation of many entities, the Company will need to reevaluate all its previous consolidation conclusions. The amendments will be effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted (including during an interim period), provided that the guidance is applied as of the beginning of the annual period containing the adoption date. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

In August 2015, the FASB issued amendments to the Interest topic of the ASC to clarify the SEC staff’s position on presenting and measuring debt issuance costs incurred in connection with line-of-credit arrangements. The amendments were effective upon issuance. The Company does not expect these amendments to have a material effect on its financial statements.

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Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Investment securities classified as “Available for Sale” are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity (net of estimated tax effects). Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are based on the specific identification method. The amortized costs and fair values of investment securities available for sale are as follows:

September 30, 2015
Amortized Gross Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed       $      4,513,896       $      74,616       $      (35,023)       $      4,553,489
Municipals, tax-exempt 4,936,346 68,671 (32,207) 4,972,810
Municipals, taxable 1,310,581 35,792 - 1,346,373
Certificates of Deposit 1,500,000 - - 1,500,000
       Total investment securities $ 12,260,823 $ 179,079 $ (67,230) $  12,372,672 
 
 
 
 
  December 31, 2014
  Amortized Gross Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed $ 7,597,334 $ 122,491 $ (118,308) $ 7,601,517
Collateralized mortgage-backed 2,040,478 - (57,518) 1,982,960
Municipals, tax-exempt 4,658,532 68,643 (30,179) 4,696,996
Municipals, taxable 1,317,433 16,620 - 1,334,053
       Total investment securities $ 15,613,777 $ 207,754 $ (206,005) $ 15,615,526 

The following table presents information regarding securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2015:

Securities in an Unrealized Securities in an Unrealized
Loss Position for Less than Loss Position for More than
12 Months 12 Months Total
Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized
Value Losses Value Losses Value      Losses
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed      $      654,980      $      1,321      $      794,734      $      33,702      $      1,449,714 $      35,023
Municipals, tax-exempt 325,086 6,877 1,064,330 25,330 1,389,416 32,207
Total temporarily impaired securities $ 980,066 $ 8,198 $ 1,859,064 $ 59,032 $ 2,839,130 $ 67,230

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The following table presents information regarding securities with unrealized losses at December 31, 2014:


Securities in an Unrealized Securities in an Unrealized
Loss Position for Less than Loss Position for More than
12 Months 12 Months Total
Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized
Value Losses Value Losses Value Losses
Government-sponsored mortgage-backed     $      -     $      -     $      3,247,141     $      118,308     $      3,247,141     $      118,308
Collateralized mortgage-backed - - 1,982,960 57,518 1,982,960 57,518
Municipals, tax-exempt - - 1,072,090 30,179 1,072,090 30,179
Total temporarily impaired securities $ - $ - $ 6,302,191 $ 206,005 $ 6,302,191 $ 206,005

At September 30, 2015, investment securities with a fair value of $980,066 and unrealized losses of $8,198 had been in a continuous loss position for less than twelve months. At September 30, 2015, investment securities with a fair value of approximately $1.9 million and unrealized losses of $59,032 had been in a continuous loss position for more than twelve months. All remaining investment securities, which were rated at AA+ or AAA grade, were in an unrealized gain position. The Company believes that, based on industry analyst reports and credit ratings, the deterioration in the fair value of these investment securities available for sale is attributed to changes in market interest rates and not in the credit quality of the issuer and therefore, these losses are not considered other-than-temporary. The Company has the ability and intent to hold these securities until such time as the values recover or the securities mature. At December 31, 2014, investment securities with a fair value of $6.3 million and unrealized losses of $206,005 had been in a continuous loss position for more than one year. All remaining investment securities were in an unrealized gain position.

The amortized costs and fair values of investment securities available for sale at September 30, 2015, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers have the right to prepay the obligations.

September 30, 2015
Amortized Fair
Cost Value
Due within one year $ 1,500,000       $ 1,500,000
Due after one through three years - -
Due after three through five years - -
Due after five through ten years 1,310,582 1,346,372
Due after ten years 9,450,241 9,526,300
       Total investment securities $ 12,260,823 $ 12,372,672

NOTE 5 – LOANS

At September 30, 2015, our gross loan portfolio consisted primarily of $31.4 million of commercial real estate loans, $16.6 million of commercial business loans, and $17.6 million of consumer and home equity loans. Our current loan portfolio composition is not materially different than the loan portfolio composition disclosed in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements included in our 2014 10-K.

On March 5, 2015, one nonaccrual loan at the Bank for $343,266 was transferred to other real estate owned for $300,000, net of a specific reserve, which includes $34,327 in selling costs, of $43,266. The specific reserve was included in the December 31, 2014 allowance amounts.

Certain credit quality statistics related to our loan portfolio have changed or declined over the past several quarters, including reductions of in-migration of nonaccrual loans and reductions in the aggregate level of nonperforming assets. To the extent such deterioration continues, we may increase our allowance for loan losses in future periods based on our assessment of the inherent risk in the loan portfolio at those future reporting dates. An increase in the allowance for loan losses would result in a higher provision for loans losses being recorded in future periods. Conversely, there can be no assurance that loan losses in future periods will not exceed the current allowance for loan losses amount or that future increases in the allowance for loan losses will not be required. Additionally, no assurance can be given that our ongoing evaluation of the loan portfolio, in light of changing economic conditions and other relevant factors, will not require significant future additions to the allowance for loan losses, thus adversely impacting our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

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Loan Performance and Asset Quality

Generally, a loan will be placed on nonaccrual status when it becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest (unless the loan is well-collateralized and in the process of collection), or when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrower’s financial condition is such that collection of the loan is doubtful. When a loan is placed in nonaccrual status, interest accruals are discontinued and income earned but not collected is reversed. Cash receipts on nonaccrual loans are not recorded as interest income, but are used to reduce principal. Loans are removed from nonaccrual status when they become current as to both principal and interest and when concern no longer exists as to the collectability of principal or interest based on current available information or as evidenced by sufficient payment history, generally six months.

The following table summarizes delinquencies and nonaccruals, by portfolio class, as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

  Single and
multifamily Construction Commercial
residential and real estate - Commercial
   real estate    development    other     business    Consumer    Total
September 30, 2015
30-59 days past due $    - $    - $    - $    - $    - $    -
60-89 days past due - - - - - -
Nonaccrual 930,907 39,866 1,387,695 102,874 - 2,461,342
Total past due and nonaccrual 930,907 39,866 1,387,695 102,874 - 2,461,342
Current 15,368,865 7,626,203 22,309,100 16,449,426 1,348,721 63,102,315
       Total loans (gross of deferred fees) $ 16,299,772 $ 7,666,069 $ 23,696,795 $ 16,552,300 $ 1,348,721 $ 65,563,657
Deferred fees (135,599)
Loan loss reserve (1,139,509)
Total Loans, net $ 64,288,549
 
Single and
multifamily Construction Commercial
residential and real estate - Commercial
real estate development other business Consumer Total
December 31, 2014
30-59 days past due $ 188,033 $ 39,561 $ - $ 23,938 $ - $ 251,532
60-89 days past due - - - 9,129 - 9,129
Nonaccrual - - 534,057 - - 534,057
Total past due and nonaccrual 188,033 39,561 534,057 33,067 - 794,718
Current 17,885,396 8,385,892 24,712,339 16,026,015 1,372,906 68,382,548
       Total loans (gross of deferred fees) $ 18,073,429 $ 8,425,453 $ 25,246,396 $ 16,059,082 $ 1,372,906 $ 69,177,266
Deferred fees (149,823)
Loan loss reserve (1,032,776)
Total Loans, net $ 67,994,667

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were nonaccrual loans of $2,461,342 and $534,057, respectively. Foregone interest income related to nonaccrual loans equaled $84,159 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Foregone interest income related to nonaccrual loans equaled $17,696 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. No interest income was recognized on nonaccrual loans during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2015. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were no accruing loans which were contractually past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest payments.

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As part of the loan review process, loans are given individual credit grades, representing the risk the Company believes is associated with the loan balance. Credit grades are assigned based on factors that impact the collectability of the loan, the strength of the borrower, the type of collateral, and loan performance. Commercial loans are individually graded at origination and credit grades are reviewed on a regular basis in accordance with our loan policy. Consumer loans are assigned a “pass” credit rating unless something within the loan warrants a specific classification grade.

The following table summarizes management’s internal credit risk grades, by portfolio class, as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Single and
  multifamily Construction Commercial
residential and real estate - Commercial
September 30, 2015    real estate    development    other    business    Consumer    Total
Pass Loans $    8,508,007 $    1,188,798 $    - $    - $    1,348,721 $    11,045,526
Grade 1 - Prime - - - - - -
Grade 2 - Good - - - - - -
Grade 3 - Acceptable 3,008,028 1,276,795 8,377,545 6,567,297 - 19,229,665
Grade 4 – Acceptable w/ Care 3,788,980 4,831,913 12,587,436 8,772,667 - 29,980,996
Grade 5 – Special Mention 63,850 78,318 619,928 853,411 - 1,615,507
Grade 6 - Substandard 930,907 290,245 2,111,886 358,925 - 3,691,963
Grade 7 - Doubtful - - - - - -
       Total loans (gross of $ 16,299,772 $ 7,666,069 $ 23,696,795 $ 16,552,300 $ 1,348,721 $ 65,563,657
deferred fees)                                    
Single and
multifamily Construction Commercial
    residential     and     real estate -     Commercial        
December 31, 2014 real estate development other business Consumer Total
Pass Loans $ 10,739,155 $ 1,362,322 $ - $ - $ 1,341,699 $ 13,443,176
Grade 1 - Prime - - - - - -
Grade 2 - Good - - - 1,652,739 - 1,652,739
Grade 3 - Acceptable 2,594,126 1,284,107 9,123,260 4,629,684 31,207 17,662,384
Grade 4 – Acceptable w/ Care 3,792,456 5,277,692 14,184,482 9,754,850 - 33,009,480
Grade 5 – Special Mention - 82,413 648,152 - - 730,565
Grade 6 - Substandard 947,692 418,919 1,290,502 21,809 - 2,678,922
Grade 7 - Doubtful - - - - - -
       Total loans (gross of $ 18,073,429 $ 8,425,453 $ 25,246,396 $ 16,059,082 $ 1,372,906 $ 69,177,266
deferred fees)                                    

Loans graded one through four are considered “pass” credits. At September 30, 2015, approximately 92% of the loan portfolio had a credit grade of “pass” compared to 95% at December 31, 2014. For loans to qualify for this grade, they must be performing relatively close to expectations, with no significant departures from the intended source and timing of repayment. Consumer loans are assigned a “pass” credit rating unless something within the loan warrants a specific classification grade. As of September 30, 2015, we had loans totaling approximately $1.6 million classified as special mention compared to $730,565 as of December 31, 2014. This classification is utilized when an initial concern is identified about the financial health of a borrower. Loans are designated as such in order to be monitored more closely than other credits in the loan portfolio. At September 30, 2015, substandard loans totaled $3.7 million, with all loans being collateralized by real estate compared to $2.7 million at December 31, 2014. Substandard credits are evaluated for impairment on a quarterly basis.

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The Company identifies impaired loans through its normal internal loan review process. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Loans on the Company's problem loan watch list are considered potentially impaired loans. Generally, once loans are considered impaired, they are moved to nonaccrual status and recognition of interest income is discontinued. However, loans may be considered impaired strictly based on a decrease in the underlying value of the collateral securing the loan while the loan is still considered to be performing, thus preventing the need to move the loan to nonaccrual status. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis based on the determination of the most probable source of repayment which is usually liquidation of the underlying collateral, but may also include discounted future cash flows, or in rare cases, the market value of the loan itself.

Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, the Company does not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment disclosures, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement.

At September 30, 2015, impaired loans totaled $3.2 million, all of which were valued on a nonrecurring basis at the lower of cost or market value of the underlying collateral. Impaired loans increased approximately $1.2 million from December 31, 2014 due to five new loans being deemed impaired for approximately $1.3 million, partially offset by one loan being transferred to other real estate owned for $300,000, net of charge-offs of $43,267 and approximately $141,000 in loan balance reductions through pay downs during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Market values were obtained using independent appraisals, updated in accordance with our reappraisal policy, or other market data such as recent offers to the borrower. As of September 30, 2015, we had loans totaling approximately $506,000 that were classified in accordance with our loan rating policies but were not considered impaired. The following table summarizes information relative to impaired loans, by portfolio class, at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Unpaid Average Year to date
principal Recorded Related impaired interest
     balance      investment      allowance      investment      income
September 30, 2015
With no related allowance recorded:
       Single and multifamily residential real estate $ - $ - $ - $ 317,518 $ 14,369
       Construction and development - - - 124,858 -
       Commercial real estate - other 903,650 903,650 - 335,781 29,423
With related allowance recorded:
       Single and multifamily residential real estate 951,429 951,429 158,529 403,642 6,638
       Construction and development 39,867 39,867 9,867 253,552 727
       Commercial real estate - other 1,208,236 1,208,236 212,836 637,458 38,044
       Commercial business 82,352 82,352 20,958 27,021 2,119
       Consumer - - - - -
Total:
       Single and multifamily residential real estate 951,429 951,429 158,529 721,160 21,007
       Construction and development 39,867 39,867 9,867 378,410 727
       Commercial real estate - other 2,111,886 2,111,886 212,836 973,239 67,467
       Commercial business 82,352 82,352 20,958 27,021 2,119
       Consumer - - - - -
$ 3,185,534 $ 3,185,534 $ 402,190 $ 2,099,830 $ 91,320
 
December 31, 2014
With no related allowance recorded:
       Single and multifamily residential real estate $ 725,090 $ 725,090 $ - $ 604,851 $ 44,239
       Construction and development - - - 332,954 -
       Commercial real estate - other 190,791 190,791 - 229,385 -
       Commercial business - - - - -
       Consumer - - - - -
With related allowance recorded:
       Single and multifamily residential real estate - - - 442,094 -
       Construction and development - - - 649,560 -
       Commercial real estate - other 1,099,712 1,099,712 88,712 645,833 42,321
       Commercial business - - - 17,156 -
       Consumer - - - - -
Total:
       Single and multifamily residential real estate 725,090 725,090 - 1,046,945 44,239
       Construction and development - - - 982,514 -
       Commercial real estate - other 1,290,503 1,290,503 88,712 875,218 42,321
       Commercial business - - - 17,156 -
       Consumer - - - - -
$      2,015,593 $      2,015,593 $      88,712 $      2,921,833 $      86,560

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TDRs are loans which have been restructured from their original contractual terms and include concessions that would not otherwise have been granted outside of the financial difficulty of the borrower. Concessions can relate to the contractual interest rate, maturity date, or payment structure of the note. As part of our workout plan for individual loan relationships, we may restructure loan terms to assist borrowers facing challenges in the current economic environment. The purpose of a TDR is to facilitate ultimate repayment of the loan.

Our policy with respect to accrual of interest on loans restructured in a TDR follows relevant supervisory guidance. That is, if a borrower has demonstrated performance under the previous loan terms and shows capacity to perform under the restructured loan terms; continued accrual of interest at the restructured interest rate is likely. If a borrower was materially delinquent on payments prior to the restructuring, but shows capacity to meet the restructured loan terms, the loan will likely continue as nonaccrual going forward. Lastly, if the borrower does not perform under the restructured terms, the loan is placed on nonaccrual status. We will continue to closely monitor these loans and will cease accruing interest on them if management believes that the borrowers may not continue performing based on the restructured note terms.

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the principal balance of TDRs was approximately zero and $343,000, respectively. As of September 30, 2015 the one loan constituting our sole TDR had been transferred to other real estate owned. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the loans previously classified as loans held for sale were sold for total proceeds of $1,033,000. A success fee of approximately $41,000 and a gain of approximately $118,000 was recognized as a result of this sale.

There were no loans modified as troubled debt restructurings within the previous 12-month period for which there was a payment default during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses

An allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level deemed appropriate by management to adequately provide for known and inherent losses in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The provision and allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of both a specific and a general component. The specific component relates to loans that are impaired loans as defined in FASB ASC Topic 310, “Receivables.” For such loans, an allowance is established when either the discounted cash flows or collateral value or observable market price of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan. The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors.

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The following table summarizes activity related to our allowance for loan losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, by portfolio segment.

Single and
multifamily Construction Commercial
residential and real estate - Commercial
    real estate    development    other    business    Consumer    Total
September 30, 2015
Allowance for loan losses:
Balance, beginning of period $    160,797 $    234,130 $    363,097 $    184,679 $    90,073 $    1,032,776
Provision (reversal of provision) for
loan losses 105,000 (50,000) 120,000 60,000 (85,000) 150,000
Loan charge-offs - - (43,267) - - (43,267)
Loan recoveries - - - - - -
       Net loans charged-off - - (43,267) - - (43,267)
Balance, end of period $ 265,797 $ 184,130 $ 439,830 $ 244,679 $ 5,073 $ 1,139,509
 
Individually reviewed for impairment $ 158,529 $ 9,867 $ 212,836 20,958 $ - $ 402,190
Collectively reviewed for impairment 107,268 174,263 226,994 223,721 5,073 737,319
Total allowance for loan losses $ 265,797 $ 184,130 $ 439,830 $ 244,679 $ 5,073 $ 1,139,509
 
Gross loans, end of period:
Individually reviewed for impairment $ 951,429 $ 39,867 $ 2,111,886 $ 82,352 $ - $ 3,185,534
Collectively reviewed for impairment 16,141,243 7,656,202 21,584,909 16,469,948 1,348,721 62,378,123
Total loans (gross of deferred fees) $ 16,299,772 $ 7,666,069 $ 23,696,795 $ 16,552,300 $ 1,348,721 $ 65,563,657
  
September 30, 2014
Allowance for loan losses:
Balance, beginning of year $ 268,757 $ 710,010 $ 206,176 $ 26,870 $ 90,073 $ 1,301,886
Reversal of provision for loan losses (53,427) (359,588) 108,015 275,000 - (30,000)
Loan charge-offs - (114,989) (104,588) - - (219,577)
Loan recoveries 3,427 - - 38,400 73,567 115,394
       Net loans charged-off 3,427 (114,989) (104,588) 38,400 73,567 (104,183)
Balance, end of period $ 218,757 $ 235,433 $ 209,603 $ 340,270 $ 163,640 $ 1,167,703
 
Individually reviewed for impairment $ 7,000 $ - $ 51,944 $ 199,245 $ - $ 258,189
Collectively reviewed for impairment 211,757 235,433 157,659 141,025 163,640 909,514
Total allowance for loan losses $ 218,757 $ 235,433 $ 209,603 $ 340,270 $ 163,640 $ 1,167,703
 
Gross loans, end of period:
Individually reviewed for impairment $ 970,568 $ - $ 1,299,178 $ 274,489 $ - $ 2,544,235
Collectively reviewed for impairment 17,230,938 8,237,563 23,442,169 14,273,665 1,354,233 64,538,568
Total loans (gross of deferred fees) $ 18,201,506 $ 8,237,563 $ 24,741,347 $ 14,548,154 $ 1,354,233 $ 67,082,803

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  September 30,       September 30,
2015 2014
Nonaccrual loans $      2,461,342 $      580,000
Average gross loans $      66,974,277 $      66,137,954
Net loans charged-off as a percentage of average gross loans .01% .16%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total gross loans 1.74% 1.74%
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of non-accrual loans 0.46% 201.33%

Portions of the allowance for loan losses may be allocated for specific loans or portfolio segments. However, the entire allowance for loan losses is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged-off. Beginning first quarter 2012, we began using the average of the last eight quarters of our charge-off history versus the prior three years with a heavier weight on the most recent year, both adjusted for portfolio and economic factors. The general reserve as a percentage of collectively evaluated loans has decreased from 1.36% at December 31, 2014 to 1.12% at September 30, 2015. While management utilizes the best judgment and information available to it, the ultimate adequacy of the allowance for loan losses depends on a variety of factors beyond our control, including the performance of our loan portfolio, the economy, changes in interest rates, and the view of the regulatory authorities toward loan classifications. If delinquencies and defaults increase, we may be required to increase our provision for loan losses, which would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. There can be no assurance that charge-offs of loans in future periods will not exceed the allowance for loan losses as estimated at any point in time or that provisions for loan losses will not be significant to a particular accounting period.

Maturities and Sensitivity of Loans to Changes in Interest Rates

The information in the following tables summarizes the loan maturity distribution by type and related interest rate characteristics based on the contractual maturities of individual loans, including loans which may be subject to renewal at their contractual maturity. Renewal of such loans is subject to review and credit approval, as well as modification of terms upon maturity. Actual repayments of loans may differ from the maturities reflected below, because borrowers have the right to prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.

After one but
        One year or       within five       After five      
less years years Total
September 30, 2015
       Single and multifamily residential real estate $      4,669,476 $      4,855,578 $      6,774,718 $      16,299,772
       Construction and development 2,699,907 3,678,947 1,287,215 7,666,069
       Commercial real estate - other 5,797,485 13,630,036 4,269,274 23,696,795
       Commercial business 3,745,962 8,616,782 4,189,556 16,552,300
       Consumer 829,945 460,990 57,786 1,348,721
       Total $ 17,742,775 $ 31,242,333 $ 16,578,549 $ 65,563,657
  
  After one but
  One year or within five After five
  less years years Total
December 31, 2014
       Single and multifamily residential real estate $ 5,290,321 $ 8,197,828 $ 4,585,280 $ 18,073,429
       Construction and development 2,257,649 5,599,646 568,158 8,425,453
       Commercial real estate - other 4,085,577 20,504,283 656,536 25,246,396
       Commercial business 5,767,504 9,521,755 769,823 16,059,082
       Consumer 801,306 555,693 15,907 1,372,906
       Total $ 18,202,357 $ 44,379,205 $ 6,595,704 $ 69,177,266

Loans maturing after one year with:       September 30, 2015       December 31, 2014
Fixed interest rates $ 17,367,391   $ 20,047,083
Floating interest rates $ 30,453,491 $ 30,927,826

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NOTE 6 – FAIR VALUE

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company determines the fair values of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are detailed in Note 2.

Available-for-sale investment securities ($12,372,672 and $15,615,526 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively) are carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis using Level 2 inputs. Fair values are estimated by using bid prices and quoted prices of pools or tranches of securities with similar characteristics.

We do not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and a specific reserve within the allowance for loan losses is established or the loan is charged down to the fair value less costs to sell. At September 30, 2015, all impaired loans were evaluated on a nonrecurring basis based on the market value of the underlying collateral. Market values are generally obtained using independent appraisals or other market data, which the Company considers to be Level 3 inputs. The aggregate carrying amount, net of specific reserves, of impaired loans carried at fair value at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $2.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively.

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets, generally consisting of properties or other collateral obtained through foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans, are carried at the lower of cost or market value and measured on a non-recurring basis. Market values are generally obtained using independent appraisals which are generally prepared using the income or market valuation approach, adjusted for estimated selling costs which the Company considers to be Level 3 inputs. The carrying amount of other real estate owned and repossessed assets carried at fair value at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $1.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively. The Company utilizes two methods to determine carrying values, either appraised value, or if lower, current net listing price.

The Company has no assets whose fair values are measured using Level 1 inputs. The Company also has no liabilities carried at fair value or measured at fair value.

For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2015, the significant observable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

Fair Value at
September 30, Significant
Description       2015       Valuation Technique       Unobservable Inputs
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets   $1,940,220   Appraised value   Discounts to reflect current market conditions, abbreviated holding period, and estimated costs to sell
 
Impaired loans $2,783,344 Internal assessment based on external third party appraised value Adjustments to estimated value based on recent sales of comparable collateral

For Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2014, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

Fair Value at
December 31, Significant
Description       2015       Valuation Technique       Unobservable Inputs
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets   $2,557,457   Appraised value   Discounts to reflect current market conditions and estimated costs to sell
 
Impaired loans $1,926,881 Internal assessment based on external third party appraised value Adjustments to estimated value based on recent sales of comparable collateral

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Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments

FASB ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments” requires disclosure of fair value information, whether or not recognized in the consolidated balance sheets, when it is practical to estimate the fair value. FASB ASC Topic 825 defines a financial instrument as cash, evidence of an ownership interest in an entity or contractual obligations which require the exchange of cash or other financial instruments. Certain items are specifically excluded from the disclosure requirements, including the Company’s common stock, property, equipment and software and other assets and liabilities.

Fair value approximates carrying value for the following financial instruments due to the short-term nature of the instrument: cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. Investment securities are valued using quoted market prices. No ready market exists for non-marketable equity securities, and they have no quoted market value. However, redemption of these stocks has historically been at par value. Accordingly, the carrying amounts are deemed to be a reasonable estimate of fair value. Fair value of loans is based on the discounted present value of the estimated future cash flows. Discount rates used in these computations approximate the rates currently offered for similar loans of comparable terms and credit quality.

Fair value for demand deposit accounts and interest bearing accounts with no fixed maturity date is equal to the carrying value. Fair value of certificate of deposit accounts are estimated by discounting cash flows from expected maturities using current interest rates on similar instruments. Fair value for FHLB advances is based on discounted cash flows using the Company’s current incremental borrowing rate.

The Company has used management’s best estimate of fair value based on the above assumptions. Thus, the fair values presented may not be the amounts that could be realized in an immediate sale or settlement of the instrument. In addition, any income taxes or other expenses, which would be incurred in an actual sale or settlement, are not taken into consideration in the fair value presented.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

Carrying
September 30, 2015       Amount       Fair Value       Level 1       Level 2       Level 3
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks $      5,981,191 $      5,981,191 $      5,981,191 - -
Federal funds sold 11,546,000 11,546,000 11,546,000 - -
Investment securities
available for sale 12,372,672 12,372,672 - 12,372,672 -
Non-marketable equity
securities 392,500 392,500 - 392,500 -
Loans, net 64,288,549 64,550,261 - - 64,550,261
 
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits 84,618,513 84,588,966 - 84,588,966 -
Securities sold under
agreements to repurchase 23,641 23,641 - 23,641 -

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Carrying
December 31, 2014 Amount       Fair Value       Level 1       Level 2 Level 3
Financial Assets:
Cash and due from banks $      5,261,080 $      5,261,080 $      5,261,080 $      -       $      -
Federal funds sold 5,643,000 5,643,000 5,643,000 - -
Investment securities
available for sale 15,615,526 15,615,526 - 15,615,526 -
Non-marketable equity
securities 609,650 609,650 - 609,650 -
Loans, net 67,994,667 67,925,640 - - 67,925,640
 
Financial Liabilities:
FHLB advance 5,000,000 5,000,347 - 5,000,347 -
Note payable 600,000 603,567 - 603,567 -
Deposits 82,874,663 81,928,307 - 81,928,307 -
Securities sold under
agreements to repurchase 153,603 153,603 - 153,603 -

NOTE 7 – STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

On July 26, 2005, the Company adopted the Independence Bancshares, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (“2005 Incentive Plan”) for the benefit of the directors, officers and employees. The 2005 Incentive Plan initially reserved up to 260,626 shares of the Company’s common stock for the issuance of stock options and contained evergreen provision, which provided that the maximum number of shares to be issued under the 2005 Incentive Plan would automatically increase each time the Company issues additional shares of common stock such that the total number of shares issuable under the 2005 Incentive Plan would at all times equal 12.5% of the then outstanding shares of common stock. Accordingly, with the closing of the Private Placement on December 31, 2012, the number of shares reserved for the issuance of stock options under the 2005 Incentive Plan increased from 260,626 shares to 2,466,720 shares. As of the tenth anniversary of the 2005 Incentive Plan, or July 26, 2015, no new options may be issued under such plan. As of July 26, 2015, 2,303,605 shares of common stock were eligible to be issued upon the exercise of outstanding option awards under this plan.

In February 2013, our board of directors amended the 2005 Incentive Plan to cap the number of shares issuable thereunder at 2,466,720 and adopted the Independence Bancshares, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2013 Incentive Plan”). The 2013 Incentive Plan is an omnibus equity incentive plan which provides for the granting of various types of equity compensation awards, including stock options, restricted stock, and stock appreciation rights, to the Company’s employees and directors. Initially, the maximum number of shares of common stock that could be issued under the 2013 Incentive Plan was 2,466,720, but such number would automatically adjust each time the Company issues additional shares of common stock so that the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2013 Incentive Plan (plus the 2,466,720 shares reserved for issuance under the 2005 Incentive Plan) would continue to equal 20% of the Company’s total outstanding shares, assuming that all shares under the 2005 Incentive Plan and the 2013 Incentive Plan were exercised. The 2013 Incentive Plan was approved by the Company’s shareholders at the 2013 annual shareholders’ meeting.

On August 1, 2013, the Company sold 769,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.80 per share to certain existing shareholders in the Follow-On Offering for gross proceeds of approximately $615,200. As a result of the evergreen provision of the 2013 Incentive Plan, the total shares available for grant under the 2013 Incentive Plan increased by 192,250 shares to 2,658,970 as of the close of the Follow-On Offering.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company granted an additional 2,800,000 stock options to certain employees and an advisor to the Company under the 2005 Incentive Plan and the 2013 Incentive Plan, for a total outstanding of 3,273,505 options at a weighted average price of $1.08 at December 31, 2013. Of the 3,273,505 options issued, as of December 31, 2013, 1,168,505 options had vested.

In February 2014, the Company granted an additional 155,000 stock options at a price of $1.59 to certain employees and to a third-party contractor, for a total outstanding of 3,428,505 options at a weighted average price of $1.11. In April 2014, 240,000 options granted to one former employee were forfeited. In December 2014, 86,250 options granted to three employees and to a third-party contractor were forfeited because the qualifying event date for vesting passed with no performance. As of December 31, 2014, 3,102,255 total options were outstanding at a weighted average price of $1.11. Of the 3,102,255 options issued, 2,186,005 options had vested on that date.

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In May 2015, the Company granted an additional 115,000 stock options at a price of $0.65 to certain directors and the chairman of the Company, for a total outstanding of 3,217,255 options at a weighted average price of $1.10. In September 2015, 120,000 options granted to one former employee were forfeited. As of September 30, 2015, 3,097,255 total options were outstanding at a weighted average price of $1.11. Of the 3,097,255 options outstanding, 2,744,130 options had vested.

Compensation expense related to stock options granted was $236,512 and $328,687 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, respectively. Compensation expense is based on the fair value of the option estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight line basis over the vesting period of the option.

NOTE 8 – BUSINESS SEGMENTS

The Company reports its activities as four business segments - Community Banking, Transaction Services, Asset Management and Parent Only, as defined in Note 1. In determining proper segment definition, the Company considers the materiality of a potential segment and components of the business about which financial information is available and regularly evaluated, relative to a resource allocation and performance assessment.

The following tables present selected financial information for the Company’s reportable business segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

Holding Company
Community  Transaction Asset Parent
Banking Services Management Only (1) Total
For the three months ended
September 30, 2015
Interest income $      843,509 $      - $      - $      - $      843,509
Interest expense 81,144 - - 2,134 83,278
Net interest income 762,365 - - (2,134) 760,231
Provision for loan losses 150,000 - - - 150,000
Noninterest income (60,783) 64 - (132) (60,851)
Noninterest expense 976,577 1,106,707 132,705 341,717 2,557,706
Income (loss) before income taxes (424,995) (1,106,643) (132,705) (343,983) (2,008,326)
Income taxes - - - - -
Net income (loss) $ (424,995)         $ (1,106,643)         $ (132,705)         $ (343,983)          $ (2,008,326)

        (1) 

Excludes equity in earnings of wholly-owned Bank subsidiary.

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Holding Company
Community Transaction Asset Parent
      Banking       Services       Management       Only (1)       Total
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2015
Interest income $     2,703,545 $     - $     - $     - $     2,703,545
Interest expense 236,847 - - 14,704 251,551
Net interest income 2,466,698 - - (14,704) 2,451,994
Provision for loan losses 150,000 - - - 150,000
Noninterest income 157,928 33,391 - 1,205 192,524
Noninterest expense 3,197,481 2,096,729 129,027 795,435 6,218,672
Income (loss) before income taxes (722,855) (2,063,338) (129,027) (808,934) (3,724,154)
Income taxes 5,080 - - - 5,080
Net income (loss) $ (727,935) $ (2,063,338) $ (129,027) $ (808,934) $ (3,729,234)

        (1)  Excludes equity in earnings of wholly-owned Bank subsidiary.

Community
Banking Holding Company (2) Eliminations Total
As of September 30, 2015
Cash and due from banks       $      5,996,959       $      3,646,291       $      (3,662,059)      $      5,981,191
Federal funds sold 11,546,000 - - 11,546,000
Investment securities 12,372,672 - - 12,372,672
Loans receivable, net 64,288,549 - - 64,288,549
Other real estate owned 1,308,900 631,320 - 1,940,220
Property and equipment, net 2,065,617 177,490 - 2,243,107
Other assets 785,832 431,238 - 1,217,070
Total assets $ 98,364,529 $ 4,886,339 $ (3,662,059) $ 99,588,809
 
Deposits $ 88,280,572 $ - $ (3,662,059) $ 84,618,513
Securities sold under
agreements to repurchase 23,641 - - 23,641
Accrued and other 151,806 1,188,748 - 1,340,554
liabilities
Shareholders’ equity 9,908,510 3,697,591 - 13,606,101
Total liabilities and
shareholders’ equity
$ 98,364,529 $ 4,886,339 $ (3,662,059) $ 99,588,809 

        (2)   Excludes investment in wholly-owned Bank subsidiary

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Holding Company
Community Transaction Asset Parent
Banking Services Management Only (1) Total
For the three months ended
September 30, 2014
Interest income $     1,014,306      $     -      $     -      $     -      $     1,014,306
Interest expense 74,842 - - 3,221 78,063
Net interest income 939,464 - - (3,221) 936,243
Reversal of provision for loan losses - - - - -
Noninterest income 109,478 - - (23,475) 86,003
Noninterest expense 958,663 791,583 21,382 248,584 2,020,212
Income (loss) before income taxes 90,279 (791,583) (21,382) (275,280) (997,966)
Income taxes - - - - -
Net income (loss) $ 90,279 $ (791,583) $ (21,382) $ (275,280) $ (997,966)

        (1)  Excludes equity in earnings of wholly-owned Bank subsidiary.

Holding Company
Community Transaction Asset Parent
Banking Services Management Only (1) Total
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2014
Interest income       $     2,988,587       $     -       $     (22,664)       $     -       $      2,965,923
Interest expense 221,006 - - 3,221 224,227
Net interest income 2,767,581 - (22,664) (3,221) 2,741,696
Reversal of provision for loan losses (30,000) - - - (30,000)
Noninterest income 313,123 - 118,452 (93,168) 338,407
Noninterest expense 2,911,262 3,296,012 600,813 812,887 7,620,974
Income (loss) before income taxes 199,442 (3,296,012) (505,025) (909,276) (4,510,871)
Income taxes - - - - -
Net income (loss) $ 199,442 $ (3,296,012)  $ (505,025) $ (909,276)  $ (4,510,871) 

       (1)  Excludes equity in earnings of wholly-owned Bank subsidiary.


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Community
Banking
Holding Company (2) Eliminations Total
As of September 30, 2014
Cash and due from banks       $ 5,745,103       $ 782,073       $ (374,894)       $ 6,152,282
Federal funds sold 4,084,000 - - 4,084,000
Investment securities 19,771,512 - - 19,771,512
Loans receivable, net 65,782,786 - - 65,782,786
Other real estate owned 1,360,357 1,383,200 - 2,743,557
Property and equipment, net 2,127,746 298,256 - 2,426,002
Other assets 1,053,323 279,779 - 1,333,102
Total assets $      99,924,827 $       2,743,308 $       (374,894) $      102,293,241
 
Deposits $ 84,511,803 $ - $ (374,894) $ 84,136,909
Securities sold under
agreements to repurchase 37,415 - - 37,415
Accrued and other liabilities 156,574 1,321,821 - 1,478,395
Borrowings 5,000,000 - - 5,000,000
Note Payable - 600,000 - 600,000
Shareholders’ equity 10,219,035 821,487 - 11,040,522
Total liabilities and $ 99,824,827 $ 2,743,308 $ (374,894) $ 102,293,241
shareholders’ equity

(2) Excludes investment in wholly-owned Bank subsidiary

NOTE 9 — NOTE PAYABLE

In September 2014, the Company closed a $600,000 one-year borrowing. The loan was provided by a board member of the Bank and as a result needed to comply with Regulation O. Proceeds of the loan were used primarily to fund the research and development effort in the Transaction Services business segment. The loan was collateralized by a first perfected security interest in certain real estate assets of the Company. The loan was fully drawn at closing, and carried an annual interest rate of 7% per annum for the first six months on any outstanding borrowings and then stepped up to 8% per annum for the remaining 6 months of the term. On March 18, 2015, one of the parcels of real estate was sold and a payment was made on the loan so that the outstanding balance of the loan was $149,774, which was equal to the balance on June 30, 2015. The outstanding balance of $149,774 plus accrued interest was repaid in its entirety on September 3, 2015.

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

The following discussion reviews our results of operations and assesses our financial condition. You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The commentary should be read in conjunction with the discussion of forward-looking statements, the financial statements, and the related notes and the other statistical information included in this report.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report, including information included or incorporated by reference in this document, contains statements which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements may relate to our financial condition, results of operation, plans, objectives, or future performance. These statements are based on many assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future performance. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, as they will depend on many factors about which we are unsure, including many factors which are beyond our control. The words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “believe,” “continue,” “assume,” “intend,” “plan,” and “estimate,” as well as similar expressions, are meant to identify such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited, to the following:

suspension of business divisions or segments, including the digital banking, payments, and transaction services business;
 

strategies for growth and sources of new operating revenues;
 

operating revenues, expenses, effective tax rates, and other results of operations;
 

current and future products and services and plans to develop and promote them;
 

capital expenditures and our estimates regarding our capital expenditures;
 

liquidity, working capital requirements and access to funding;
 

cybersecurity risks, business disruptions or financial losses and changes in technology;
 

our shareholder relations;
 

litigation with current and/or former officers, directors and/or shareholders;
 

mergers and acquisition activity;
 

use of proceeds from sales of our securities;
 

our ability to comply with regulations;
 

relations with federal and state regulators;
 

listing our shares, including any listing on a national securities exchange;
 

changes in economic conditions;
 

credit losses;
 

the rate of delinquencies and amount of loans charged-off;
 

allowances for loan losses and loan loss provisions;
 

the lack of loan growth in recent years;

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our ability to attract and retain key personnel;
 

our ability to protect, use, develop, market and otherwise exploit our proprietary technology and intellectual property;
 

our ability to retain our existing customers;
 

increases in competitive pressure in the banking and financial services industries;
 

adverse changes in asset quality and resulting credit risk related losses and expenses;
 

changes in the interest rate environment, business conditions, inflation and changes in monetary and tax policies;
 

changes in political, legislative or regulatory conditions;
 

loss of consumer confidence and economic disruptions resulting from terrorist activities or other military actions;
 

changes in deposit flows;
 

changes in accounting policies and practices; and
 

other risks and uncertainties detailed in other filings with the SEC.

All forward-looking statements in this report are based on information available to us as of the date of this report. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee you that these expectations will be achieved. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Critical Accounting Policies

We have adopted various accounting policies that govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and with general practices within the banking industry in the preparation of our financial statements. Our significant accounting policies are described in the footnotes to our audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2014, as filed in our 2014 Form 10-K.

Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by us that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities. We consider these accounting policies to be critical accounting policies. The judgment and assumptions we use are based on historical experience and other factors, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the nature of the judgment and assumptions we make, actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates that could have a material impact on the carrying values of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations.

Allowance for Loan Losses

We believe the allowance for loan losses is the critical accounting policy that requires the most significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of our consolidated financial statements. Some of the more critical judgments supporting the amount of our allowance for loan losses include judgments about the credit worthiness of borrowers, the estimated value of the underlying collateral, the assumptions about cash flow, determination of loss factors for estimating credit losses, the impact of current events and conditions, and other factors impacting the level of probable inherent losses. Under different conditions or using different assumptions, the actual amount of credit losses incurred by us may be different from management’s estimates provided in our consolidated financial statements. Refer to the portion of this discussion that addresses our allowance for loan losses for a more complete discussion of our processes and methodology for determining our allowance for loan losses.

Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets

Real estate and other property acquired in settlement of loans is recorded at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs, establishing a new cost basis when acquired. Fair value of such property is reviewed regularly and write-downs are recorded when it is determined that the carrying value of the property exceeds the fair value less estimated costs to sell. Recoveries of value are recorded only to the extent of previous write-downs on the property in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 360 “Property, Plant, and Equipment”. Write-downs or recoveries of value resulting from the periodic reevaluation of such properties, costs related to holding such properties, and gains and losses on the sale of foreclosed properties are charged against income. Costs relating to the development and improvement of such properties are capitalized.

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Income Taxes

We use assumptions and estimates in determining income taxes payable or refundable for the current year, deferred income tax liabilities and assets for events recognized differently in our consolidated financial statements and income tax returns, and income tax benefit or expense. Determining these amounts requires analysis of certain transactions and interpretation of tax laws and regulations. Management exercises judgment in evaluating the amount and timing of recognition of resulting tax liabilities and assets. These judgments and estimates are reevaluated on a continual basis as regulatory and business factors change. Valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred tax assets if it is determined to be “more likely than not” that all or some portion of the potential deferred tax asset will not be realized. No assurance can be given that either the tax returns submitted by us or the income tax reported on the financial statements will not be adjusted by either adverse rulings by the United States Tax Court, changes in the tax code, or assessments made by the Internal Revenue Service. We are subject to potential adverse adjustments, including, but not limited to, an increase in the statutory federal or state income tax rates, the permanent non-deductibility of amounts currently considered deductible either now or in future periods, and the dependency on the generation of future taxable income, including capital gains, in order to ultimately realize deferred income tax assets.

Research and Development

All costs incurred to establish the technological feasibility of computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed as research and development are expensed as incurred. Once technological feasibility has been established, the subsequent costs of producing, coding, and testing the products should be capitalized. The expensing of computer software costs is discontinued when the product is available for general release for customers. Currently, the Company has not achieved technological feasibility and is expensing all computer software purchases and development expenses related to research and development of its digital banking, payments and transaction services business. If technological feasibility is reached, the Company will capitalize costs as incurred until such point that the software being produced is available for general release to customers. On September 25, 2015, the Company suspended development of its digital banking, payments and transaction services business, and the board of directors will explore strategic alternatives for this line of business and the Company, including a reassessment of whether to purchase certain intellectual property assets and assume certain liabilities of MPIB.

Overview

The following discussion describes our results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 and also analyzes our financial condition as of September 30, 2015.

The Company

The Company’s cash balances, independent of the Bank, were approximately $3.6 million and its real estate held for sale was approximately $631,000 at September 30, 2015 compared to cash balances of approximately $288,000 and real estate held for sale of $1.2 million at December 31, 2014. The increase in liquid assets of approximately $3.4 million is due primarily to $8.4 million in gross proceeds received as a result of the Series A Private Placement, partially offset by commissions and expenses paid in connection with the offering, the repayment of approximately $1.3 million in accrued accounts payable and liabilities, and expenses incurred related to the transaction services segment. The note payable to a related party which was advanced in September 2014, was repaid in its entirety in September 2015. See “Note 8 – Business Segments” and “Note 9 – Note Payable”, for additional information related to the transaction services segment and the related advance. On September 25, 2015, the Company suspended development of its digital banking, payments and transaction services business, and the board of directors intends to explore strategic alternatives for this line of business and the Company, including a reassessment of whether to pursue the asset purchase with MPIB. In connection with the suspension, the Company terminated the employment of those employees who were primarily engaged in developing the digital banking, payments and transaction services business, inlcuding Gordon A. Baird, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer. The board of directors terminated the Company’s employment agreement with Mr. Baird effective as of September 25, 2015. No Bank employees were terminated, and there have been no material changes to the Bank’s operations. On October 4, 2015, the board of directors appointed Lawrence R. Miller, the president and chief executive officer of the Bank, as the Company’s interim Chief Executive Officer. The foregoing discussion is a summary only and should be read in conjunction with the 2014 Form 10-K as filed with the SEC as well as “Note 1 – Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation” and Management’s Discussion and Analysis in this Form 10-Q.

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The Bank

Like most community banks, we derive the majority of our income from interest we receive on our loans and investments. Our primary source of funds for making these loans and investments is our deposits, on which we pay interest. Consequently, one of the key measures of our success is our amount of net interest income, or the difference between the income on our interest-earning assets, such as loans and investments, and the expense on our interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. Another key measure is the spread between the yield we earn on these interest-earning assets and the rate we pay on our interest-bearing liabilities.

At September 30, 2015, we had total assets at the Bank of $98.4 million compared to $98.8 million at December 31, 2014. The largest components of total assets at the Bank are net loans, investment securities available for sale, other real estate owned, federal funds sold and cash and due from banks, which were $64.3 million, $12.4 million, $1.3 million, $11.5 million and $6.0 million, respectively, at September 30, 2015. Comparatively, our net loans, investment securities available for sale, other real estate owned, federal funds sold and cash and due from banks totaled $68.0 million, $15.6 million, $1.4 million, $5.6 million and $5.1 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014. At September 30, 2015, we had total liabilities at the Bank of approximately $88.5 million compared to approximately $88.3 million at December 31, 2014. The largest components of total liabilities at the Bank are deposits, which were $88.3 million and $83.0 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

The Consolidated Company

At September 30, 2015, we had total assets of $99.6 million, a decrease of $1.1 million, or 1.1%, from total assets of $100.7 million at December 31, 2014. The largest components of our total assets are net loans, investment securities available for sale, other real estate owned, federal funds sold and cash and due from banks, which were $64.3 million, $12.4 million, $1.9 million, $11.5 million and $6.0 million, respectively, at September 30, 2015. Comparatively, our net loans, investment securities available for sale, other real estate owned, federal funds sold and cash and due from banks totaled $68.0 million, $15.6 million, $2.6 million, $5.6 million and $5.3 million, respectively, at December 31, 2014.

Our liabilities and shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2015, totaled $86.0 million and $13.6 million, respectively, compared to liabilities of $91.3 million and shareholders’ equity of $9.4 million at December 31, 2014. The principal component of our liabilities is deposits, which were $84.6 million and $82.9 million at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Our net loss was $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, or $0.06 per diluted share, an increase of approximately $1.1 million, or 101.2%, compared to a net loss of $997,966, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2014. This increase in net loss was primarily driven by increases in product research and development expenses. While the Company’s liquidity constraints during the late part of 2014 and first five and a half months of 2015 resulted in a moderate decrease in such research and development efforts, such efforts were increased during the three months ended September 30, 2015.

Our net loss was $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, or $0.18 per share, a decrease of $781,637, or 17.3%, compared to a net loss of $4.5 million, or $0.22 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This decrease in net loss was primarily driven by decreases in product research and development expenses. The Company’s liquidity constraints during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as well as the late part of 2014 resulted in a moderate decrease in such research and development efforts.

Transaction Services

We began offering digital banking, payments and transaction services in October 2013 on a limited basis and since that time have focused on expanding and growing this line of business (the “digital banking business”). Product services included online bill pay, person-to-person payments, ACH services, debit and credit cards, merchant services, mobile bill pay and person-to-person payments as well as mobile remote deposit capture. On September 25, 2015, the Company suspended development of its digital banking business, and the board of directors intends to explore strategic alternatives for this line of business and the Company, including a reassessment of whether to pursue the asset purchase with MPIB. The Bank continues to offer its customers its existing services, but may not expand its digital banking business as originally planned.

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Results of Operations

Three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

We recorded a net loss of $2.0 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, compared to a net loss of $997,966, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. This increase in net loss between comparable periods was primarily driven by increases in research and development and real estate owned activity, as well as losses recognized on the sale of investment securities. Each of these components is discussed in greater detail below.

The following table sets forth information related to our average balances, average yields on assets, and average costs of liabilities for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. We derived these yields by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balance of the corresponding assets or liabilities. We derived average balances from the daily balances throughout the periods indicated. The net amount of capitalized loan fees are amortized into interest income on loans.

For the Three Months Ended September 30,
2015 2014
     Average      Income/      Yield/      Average      Income/      Yield/
Balance Expense      Rate Balance Expense Rate
       Federal funds sold and other $ 17,643,203 $ 12,854 0.29% $ 3,356,987 $ 7,406      0.88%
       Investment securities 13,492,665 77,243 2.30 19,966,011 126,260 2.54
       Loans (1) 65,792,657      753,412 4.59 67,088,432 880,640 5.27
Total interest-earning assets $      96,928,525 $ 843,509      3.49% $      90,411,430 $      1,014,306 4.50%
        
       NOW accounts $ 7,995,257 $ 2,446 0.12% $ 7,536,256 $ 2,202 0.12%
       Savings & money market 35,951,424 21,581 0.24 38,001,476 22,138 0.23
       Time deposits (excluding brokered
              time deposits) 29,191,488 57,089 0.78 28,654,954 47,801 0.67
       Brokered time deposits - - - - - -
Total interest-bearing deposits 73,138,169 81,116 0.44 74,192,686 72,141 0.39
       Borrowings 83,346 2,162 10.40 4,394,042 5,922 0.54
Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 73,221,515 $ 83,278 0.46% $ 78,586,728 $ 78,063 0.40%
        
Net interest spread 3.03% 4.10%
 
Net interest income/ margin $ 760,231 3.15% $ 936,243 4.15%

       (1)        

Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances for yield computations.


For the three months ended September 30, 2015, we recognized $843,509 in interest income and $83,278 in interest expense, resulting in net interest income of $760,231, a decrease of $176,012, or 18.8%, over the same period in 2014. Average earning assets increased to $96.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from $90.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014, an increase of $6.5 million, or 7.2%. This increase in earning assets was primarily due to a $14.3 million increase in average federal funds sold and other interest bearing balances, partially offset by a $1.3 million decrease in average loans between periods and a $6.5 million decrease in average investment securities. Average interest bearing liabilities decreased $5.4 million to $73.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 or 6.8% from $78.6 million for the same period in 2014. Net interest margin, calculated as annualized net interest income divided by average earning assets, decreased from 4.15% for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 to 3.15% for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, primarily due to a decrease in yield on earning assets from 4.50% to 3.49% between periods and an increase in cost of funds from 0.40% to 0.46% between periods due to the mix of liabilities and the timing of their repricing.

We recognized a provision for loan losses of $150,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. No provisions for loan losses were recognized during the same period in 2014. The allowance as a percentage of gross loans remained consistent at 1.74% as of September 30, 2015 and 2014. Specific reserves were approximately $402,000 on impaired loans of $3.2 million as of September 30, 2015 compared to specific reserves of approximately $258,000 on impaired loans of $2.5 million as of September 30, 2014. As of September 30, 2015, the general reserve allocation was 1.18% of gross loans not impaired compared to 1.41% as of December 31, 2014. The provision for loan losses is discussed further below under “Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses.”

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For the three months ended September 30, 2015, noninterest income was a loss of ($60,851) compared to income of $86,003 for the three months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of $146,854, or 170.8%. Other noninterest income for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was derived from service charges on deposits, customer service fees, and mortgage origination income. The primary contributor for this quarter’s decrease was due to the recognition of losses on sales of investment securities of approximately $129,000.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2015, we incurred noninterest expenses of $2.6 million, compared to noninterest expenses of $2.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, an increase of $537,494, or 26.6%. This increase in noninterest expenses for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 primarily resulted from increases in product research and development expenses of $371,139, an increase of $154,711 in real estate owned activity which includes expenses to carry other real estate, gains and losses on sales of other real estate, and write-downs on real estate owned, and an increase in occupancy and equipment of $39,228, partially offset by a decrease in compensation and benefits expense of $26,011.

We did not recognize any income tax benefit or expense for the three months ended September 30, 2015 due to our net operating loss thus far in 2015 at the Bank. We did not recognize any income tax benefit or expense for the three month period ended September 30, 2014 due to our net operating loss carryforward position. Accounting literature states that a deferred tax asset should be reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of all available evidence, it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The determination of whether a deferred tax asset is realizable is based on weighing all available evidence, including both positive and negative evidence. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. We will continue to analyze our deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance on a quarterly basis, taking into account performance compared to forecasted earnings as well as current economic and internal information.

Nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

We recorded a net loss of $3.7 million or $0.18 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, a decrease in loss of approximately $781,637 compared to a net loss of $4.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. This decrease between comparable periods was primarily driven by decreases in product research and development expense and real estate owned activity as well as a decrease in interest income, losses recognized on the sale of investment securities and a decrease in gains recognized on loans held for sale in 2014. Each of these components is discussed in greater detail below.

The following table sets forth information related to our average balances, average yields on assets, and average costs of liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014. We derived these yields by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balance of the corresponding assets or liabilities. We derived average balances from the daily balances throughout the periods indicated. The net amounts of capitalized loan fees are amortized into interest income on loans.

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For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2015 2014
     Average      Income/      Yield/      Average      Income/      Yield/
Balance Expense Rate Balance Expense Rate
       Federal funds sold and other $ 8,106,555 $ 34,886 0.58% $ 4,678,396 $ 23,784 0.68%
       Investment securities 14,621,763 256,789 2.36 20,070,705 393,178 2.64
       Loans (1) 66,974,277 2,411,870 4.85 66,137,954 2,548,961 5.19
Total interest-earning assets $      89,702,595 $      2,703,545      4.06% $      90,887,055 $      2,965,923      4.39%
       
       NOW accounts $ 8,029,542 $ 7,260   0.12% $ 7,110,899 $ 7,596 0.14%
       Savings & money market 35,922,920 63,365 0.24 39,376,986 70,362 0.24
       Time deposits (excluding brokered  
              time deposits)   29,328,314   165,378 0.76 27,988,773 134,239 0.65
       Brokered time deposits - - - 519,675 6,034 1.56
Total interest-bearing deposits 73,280,776 236,003 0.43 74,996,333 218,231 0.39
       Borrowings 710,383 15,548 2.95 1,552,275 5,996 0.52
Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 73,991,159 $ 251,551 0.46% $ 76,548,608 $ 224,227 0.39%
       
Net interest spread 3.60% 4.00%
       
Net interest income/ margin $ 2,451,994 3.68% $ 2,741,696 4.06%

       (1)         Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances for yield computations.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we recognized $2.7 million in interest income and $251,551 in interest expense, resulting in net interest income of $2.5 million, a decrease of $289,702, or 10.6%, over the same period in 2014. Average earning assets decreased to $89.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $90.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 1.3%. This decrease in earning assets was due to a decrease of $5.4 million in average investment securities, offset by an increase of $3.4 million in average fed funds sold on other interest bearing balances and an increase of $836,323 in average loans. Average interest bearing liabilities decreased to $74.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from $76.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 a decrease of $2.6 million, or 3.3%. Net interest margin, calculated as annualized net interest income divided by average earning assets, decreased from 4.06% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 to 3.68% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily due to a decrease in yield on earning assets from 4.39% to 4.06% between periods.

We recognized provisions for loan losses of $150,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to the reversal of provision of $30,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The provision for loan losses is discussed further below under “Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses.”

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, noninterest income was $192,524 compared to $338,407 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of $145,883, or 43.1%, between periods. Noninterest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was derived from service charges on deposits, customer service fees, rental income, mortgage origination income and gains on the sale of loans held for sale. Increases in mortgage origination income, customer service fees and other income were offset by the reduction in gain resulting from the sale of loans held for sale which were recognized in the prior year as well as by losses recognized on the sale of investment securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we incurred noninterest expenses of $6.2 million, compared to noninterest expenses of $7.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 18.4%. This decrease in noninterest expenses resulted primarily from a decrease in product research and development expenses of $1.2 million and a decrease in real estate owned activity of $74,304, and a decrease in professional fees of $91,412. Compensation and benefits increased slightly by $8,073 due to the filling of vacancies at the Bank, partially offset by the reversal of stock compensation expense at the Company.

We recognized $5,080 in income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 due to our net operating income at the Bank. We did not recognize any income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

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Assets and Liabilities

General

Total assets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were $99.6 million and $100.7 million, respectively, a decrease of $1.1 million. Loans, net of allowance decreased $3.7 million due to loan repayments and transfers to other real estate owned during the quarter. Other real estate owned decreased $617,237 due to the sale of one property during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as well as due to the write down of two properties during the period. Investment securities available for sale decreased $3.2 million as a result of $4.9 million in maturities and paydowns and $152,209 in amortization, partially offset by $1.8 million in purchases and a $72,666 change in unrealized gains. Cash and cash equivalents increased $720,111 and federal funds sold increased $5.9 million. Other assets increased $256,039 due to increases in prepaid contract expenses net of amortization of approximately $115,000 and due to increases in costs related to intellectual property of approximately $150,000. At September 30, 2015, our total assets consisted principally of $6.0 million in cash and due from banks, $11.5 million in fed funds sold, $12.4 million in investment securities, $64.3 million in net loans, $2.2 million in property and equipment and $1.9 million in other real estate owned and repossessed assets. Our management closely monitors and seeks to maintain appropriate levels of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities so that maturities of assets are such that adequate funds are provided to meet customer withdrawals and demand.

Liabilities at September 30, 2015 totaled $86.0 million, representing a decrease of approximately $5.3 million compared to December 31, 2014, and consisted principally of $84.6 million in deposits, and $1.3 in accounts payable and accrued expenses. At September 30, 2015, shareholders’ equity was $13.6 million compared to $9.4 million at December 31, 2014. Shareholders’ equity increased due to proceeds received from the Series A Private Placement, net of commissions and expenses, of $7.6 million and stock option expense of $236,512, partially offset by the recognition of net loss of $3.7 million and $72,666 in unrealized losses on investment securities available for sale.

Loans

Since loans typically provide higher interest yields than other types of interest-earning assets, we invest a substantial percentage of our earning assets in our loan portfolio. At September 30, 2015, our gross loan portfolio consisted primarily of $31.4 million of commercial real estate loans, $16.6 million of commercial business loans, and $17.6 million of consumer and home equity loans. Our current loan portfolio composition is not materially different than the loan portfolio composition disclosed in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements included in our 2014 Form 10-K. We experienced net repayments of $3.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as a result of payoffs and repayments exceeding originations, while continuing to carefully consider liquidity needs and credit risk management.

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The composition of net loans by major category is as follows:

        September 30, 2015         % of Total
Real estate:
       Commercial $ 23,696,795 36.2%
       Construction and development 7,666,069 11.7
       Single and multifamily residential 16,299,772 24.9
              Total real estate loans 47,662,636 72.8
Commercial business 16,552,300 25.3
Consumer 1,348,721 2.1
Deferred origination fees, net (135,599) (0.2)
              Gross loans, net of deferred fees 65,428,058 100.0%
Less allowance for loan losses (1,139,509)
              Loans, net $ 64,288,549
       
December 31, 2014 % of Total
Real estate:
       Commercial $ 25,246,396             36.6%
       Construction and development 8,425,453 12.2
       Single and multifamily residential 18,073,429 26.2
              Total real estate loans 51,745,278 75.0
Commercial business 16,059,082 23.2
Consumer 1,372,906 2.0
Deferred origination fees, net (149,823) (0.2)
       Gross loans, net of deferred fees 69,027,443 100.0%
Less allowance for loan losses (1,032,776)
       Loans, net $      67,994,667

The largest component of our loan portfolio at September 30, 2015 was $23.7 million of commercial real-estate loans, which represented 36.2% of the portfolio. The remainder of our loan portfolio consisted primarily of $16.3 million of single and multifamily residential loans, $7.7 million of construction and development loans, and $16.6 million of commercial business loans.

Loan Performance and Asset Quality

The downturn in general economic conditions over the past several years has resulted in increased loan delinquencies, defaults and foreclosures within our loan portfolio. The declining real estate market has had a significant impact on the performance of our loans secured by real estate. In some cases, this downturn has resulted in a significant impairment to the value of our collateral and our ability to sell the collateral upon foreclosure. Although the real estate collateral provides an alternate source of repayment in the event of default by the borrower, in our current market the value of the collateral has deteriorated during the time the credit is extended. There is a risk that this trend will continue, which could result in additional loss of earnings, increases in our provision for loan losses and loan charge-offs.

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Past due payments are often one of the first indicators of a problem loan. We perform a continuous review of our past due report in order to identify trends that can be resolved quickly before a loan becomes significantly past due. We determine past due and delinquency status based on the contractual terms of the note. When a borrower fails to make a scheduled loan payment, we attempt to cure the default through several methods including, but not limited to, collection contact and assessment of late fees. Generally, a loan will be placed on nonaccrual status when it becomes 90 days past due as to principal or interest (unless the loan is well-collateralized and in the process of collection), or when management believes, after considering economic and business conditions and collection efforts, that the borrower’s financial condition is such that collection of the loan is doubtful. When a loan is placed in nonaccrual status, interest accruals are discontinued and income earned but not collected is reversed. Cash receipts on nonaccrual loans are not recorded as interest income, but are used to reduce principal.

Refer to Note 5, Loans, for a table summarizing delinquencies and nonaccruals, by portfolio class, as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Total delinquent and nonaccrual loans increased from $794,718 at December 31, 2014 to $2.5 million at September 30, 2015, an increase of $1.7 million, or 209.7%. This increase was a result of movement in several categories, including due to the transfer of seven loans to other categories during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Past due loans decreased as the previous past due loan was settled within the quarter. At September 30, 2015, nonaccrual loans represented 3.75% of gross loans compared to 0.7% of gross loans as of December 31, 2014. Loans past due 30-89 days are considered potential problem loans and amounted to $260,661 as of December 31, 2014. There were no loans past due 30-89 days as of September 30, 2015.

Another method used to monitor the loan portfolio is credit grading. As part of the loan review process, loans are given individual credit grades, representing the risk we believe is associated with the loan balance. Credit grades are assigned based on factors that impact the collectability of the loan, the strength of the borrower, the type of collateral, and loan performance. Commercial loans are individually graded at origination and credit grades are reviewed on a regular basis in accordance with our loan policy. Consumer loans are assigned a “pass” credit rating unless something within the loan warrants a specific classification grade. Refer to Note 5, Loans, for a table summarizing management’s internal credit risk grades, by portfolio class, as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Loans graded one through four are considered “pass” credits. At September 30, 2015, approximately 92% of the loan portfolio had a credit grade of “pass” compared to 95% at December 31, 2014. For loans to qualify for this grade, they must be performing relatively close to expectations, with no significant departures from the intended source and timing of repayment. Consumer loans are assigned a “pass” credit rating unless something within the loan warrants a specific classification grade.

Loans with a credit grade of five are not considered classified; however they are categorized as a special mention or watch list credit, and are considered potential problem loans. This classification is utilized by us when we have an initial concern about the financial health of a borrower. These loans are designated as such in order to be monitored more closely than other credits in our portfolio. We then gather current financial information about the borrower and evaluate our current risk in the credit. We will then either reclassify the loan as “substandard” or back to its original risk rating after a review of the information. There are times when we may leave the loan on the watch list, if, in management’s opinion, there are risks that cannot be fully evaluated without the passage of time, and we determine to review the loan on a more regular basis. Loans on the watch list are not considered problem loans until they are determined by management to be classified as substandard. As of September 30, 2015, we had loans totaling $1.6 million on the watch list compared to $730,565 as of December 31, 2014, an increase of approximately $885,000 or 121.1%. This increase in watch list loans was due to three loans being downgraded during the period, partially offset by two loans moving to classified during the quarter.

Loans graded six or greater are considered classified credits. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, classified loans totaled $3.7 million and $2.7 million, respectively. The increase in this category of $1.0 million, or 37.8%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 is primarily due to one loan moving to other real estate owned for $300,000 which included a charge off of approximately $46,000 as well as $267,124 in loan paydowns and five loans being deemed impaired for $1.3 million. Classified credits are evaluated for impairment on a quarterly basis.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, we conclude it is probable that we will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis by calculating 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. The resultant shortfall is charged to provision for loan losses and is classified as a specific reserve. When an impaired loan is ultimately charged-off, the charge-off is taken against the specific reserve.

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At September 30, 2015, impaired loans totaled $3.2 million, all of which were valued on a nonrecurring basis at the lower of cost or market value of the underlying collateral. Market values were obtained using independent appraisals, updated in accordance with our reappraisal policy, or other market data such as recent offers to the borrower. As of September 30, 2015, we had loans totaling approximately $506,000 that were classified in accordance with our loan rating policies but were not considered impaired. Refer to Note 5, Loans, for a table summarizing information relative to impaired loans, by portfolio class at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

TDRs are loans which have been restructured from their original contractual terms and include concessions that would not otherwise have been granted outside of the financial difficulty of the borrower. Concessions can relate to the contractual interest rate, maturity date, or payment structure of the note. As part of our workout plan for individual loan relationships, we may restructure loan terms to assist borrowers facing challenges in the current economic environment. The purpose of a TDR is to facilitate ultimate repayment of the loan.

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the principal balance of TDRs was approximately zero and $343,000, respectively. During this period, the principal balance of TDRs decreased to zero because the loan constituting our sole TDR defaulted and was transferred to other real estate owned. As of September 30, 2014, the carrying balance of TDRs consisted of one performing loan for approximately $344,000, which was restructured and granted a period of interest only payments during January 2014. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the two loans classified as held for sale and previously classified as TDRs were sold for total proceeds of $1,033,000. A success fee of approximately $41,000 and a gain of approximately $118,000 was recognized as a result of this sale.

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses

We have established an allowance for loan losses through a provision for loan losses charged to expense on our consolidated statement of operations. At September 30, 2015, the allowance for loan losses was $1.1 million, or 1.74% of gross loans, compared to $1.0 million at December 31, 2014, or 1.49% of gross loans. The allowance for loan losses increased due to the recognition of provision for loan losses of $150,000, offset by one charge-off for approximately $46,000 which was recognized during the period.

The allowance for loan losses represents an amount which we believe will be adequate to absorb probable losses on existing loans that may become uncollectible. We strive to follow a comprehensive, well-documented, and consistently applied analysis of our loan portfolio in determining an appropriate level for the allowance for loan losses. Our judgment as to the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is based on a number of assumptions about future events, which we believe to be reasonable, but which may or may not prove to be accurate. Our determination of the allowance for loan losses is based on what we believe are all significant factors that impact the collectability of loans, including consideration of factors such as the balance of impaired loans, the quality, mix, and size of our overall loan portfolio, economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the amount and quality of collateral securing the loans, our historical loan loss experience, and a review of specific problem loans. We also consider subjective issues such as changes in lending policies and procedures, changes in the local/national economy, changes in volume or type of credits, changes in volume/severity of problem loans, quality of loan review and Board of Director oversight, concentrations of credit, and peer group comparisons.

Our allowance for loan losses consists of both specific and general reserve components. The specific reserve component relates to loans that are impaired loans as defined in FASB ASC Topic 310, “Receivables”. Loans determined to be impaired are excluded from the general reserve calculation described below and evaluated individually for impairment. Impaired loans totaled $3.2 million at September 30, 2015, with an associated specific reserve of $402,190. See Note 5, Loans, as well as the above discussion under “Loan Performance and Asset Quality” for additional information related to impaired loans.

The general reserve component covers non-impaired loans and is calculated by applying historical loss factors to each sector of the loan portfolio and adjusting for qualitative environmental factors. Qualitative adjustments are used to adjust the historical average for changes to loss indicators within the economy, our market, and specifically our portfolio. The general reserve component is then combined with the specific reserve to determine the total allowance for loan losses.

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Refer to Note 5, Loans, for a table summarizing activity related to our allowance for loan losses for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, by portfolio segment. As of September 30, 2015, the allowance for loan losses was $1.1 million, or 1.74% of gross loans, compared to $1.0 million, or 1.49% of gross loans, as of December 31, 2014 and $1.2 million, or 1.74% of gross loans, as of September 30, 2014. We recognized a reversal of provision for loan losses of $30,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. We recognized a provision for loan losses of $150,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Charge-offs thus far in 2015 relate to the write-down of collateral to fair value, against specific reserves, at the time of repossession. The charge-offs during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 related to three commercial loans and write-downs of collateral to fair value against specific reserves. Partial charge-offs were based on recent appraisals and evaluations on one residential loan and one construction and development loan in the process of foreclosure. Loans with partial charge-offs are typically considered impaired loans and may remain on nonaccrual status.

Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had approximately $1.9 and $2.6 million in other real estate owned, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we completed the sale of two parcels of real estate. The sale of those parcels of real estate resulted in a gain of approximately $11,938 which is included in the net loss below. The following table summarizes changes in other real estate owned and repossessed assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

2015 2014
Balance at beginning of period $      2,557,457       $      2,508,170
Repossessed property acquired in settlement of loans 300,000 1,143,000
Proceeds from sales of repossessed property (582,295) (505,263)
Loss on sale and write-downs of repossessed property, net (334,942) (402,350)
Balance at end of period $ 1,940,220 $ 2,743,557

As of September 30, 2015, other real estate owned consisted of residential land lots valued at $31,320, commercial land valued at $900,000 and commercial office space valued at $1.0 million. During 2014, other real estate owned for the Company increased due to the repossession of one property of $809,000, partially offset by the sale of real estate owned purchased from the Bank for proceeds of approximately $151,000, which resulted in losses of approximately $3,000 to the Company. In addition, the Company recognized write downs on real estate owned purchased from the Bank of approximately $579,000 during 2014 and write downs of $122,780 during 2015. On March 18, 2015, proceeds of $452,593 were received from the sale of one piece of real estate which was used as collateral on the note payable. The full amount of proceeds was applied towards the remaining balance due on the note. On March 5, 2015, one nonaccrual loan at the Bank for $343,266 was transferred to other real estate owned for $300,000, net of a specific reserve, which includes $34,327 in selling costs, of $43,266. The specific reserve was included in the December 31, 2014 allowance amounts. On March 20, 2015, proceeds of $62,306 were received from the sale of one piece of real estate held by the Bank. No gains or losses were recognized as a result of this transaction. In March 2015, the Bank entered into a contract to sell one piece of real estate which it closed in April 2015. Proceeds of approximately $65,000 were received and a loss of approximately $5,200 was recognized as a result of this sale.

These assets are being actively marketed with the primary objective of liquidating the collateral at a level which most accurately approximates fair value and allows recovery of as much of the unpaid principal loan balance as possible upon the sale of the asset within a reasonable period of time. Based on currently available valuation information, the carrying value of these assets is believed to be representative of their fair value less estimated costs to sell, although there can be no assurance that the ultimate proceeds from the sale of these assets will be equal to or greater than their carrying values, particularly in the current real estate environment.

Deposits

Our primary source of funds for loans and investments is our deposits. At September 30, 2015, we had $84.6 million in deposits, representing an increase of $1.7 million compared to December 31, 2014. Deposits at September 30, 2015 consisted primarily of $21.8 million in demand deposit accounts, $33.3 million in money market accounts and $29.5 million in time deposits. As brokered deposits and advances have matured, we have not replaced these funds with wholesale funding as we have sought to reduce our reliance on brokered time deposits and other noncore funding sources. Our loan-to-deposit ratio was 76.0% and 82.0% at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

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Borrowings

We use borrowings to fund growth of earning assets in excess of deposit growth. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were $23,641 and $153,603, respectively, in borrowings representing customer repurchase agreements.

Liquidity

Liquidity represents the ability of a company to convert assets into cash or cash equivalents without significant loss, and the ability to raise additional funds by increasing liabilities. Liquidity management involves monitoring our sources and uses of funds in order to meet our day-to-day cash flow requirements while maximizing profits. Liquidity management is made more complicated because different balance sheet components are subject to varying degrees of management control. For example, the timing of maturities of our investment portfolio is fairly predictable and subject to a high degree of control at the time investment decisions are made. However, net deposit inflows and outflows are far less predictable and are not subject to the same degree of control.

The Company

The Company’s cash balances, independent of the Bank, were approximately $3.6 million and its real estate held for sale was $631,320 at September 30, 2015 compared to cash balances of approximately $288,000 and real estate held for sale of $1.2 million at December 31, 2014. The increase in liquid assets of approximately $3.4 million is due primarily to the receipt of gross cash proceeds of approximately $8.4 million related to the Series A Private Placement, partially offset by the payment of commissions and expenses in connection with the Series A Private Placement and expenses incurred related to the transaction services segment. In addition, the Company has payables due to unsecured vendors of $1.2 million. The note payable to a related party which was advanced in September 2014, was repaid in its entirety in September 2015. See “Note 8 – Business Segments”, and “Note 9 - Note Payable“ for additional information related to the transaction services segment and the related advance. On September 25, 2015, the Company suspended development of its digital banking, payments and transaction services business, and the board of directors intends to explore strategic alternatives for this line of business and the Company, including a reassessment of whether to pursue the asset from MPIB. The Company has terminated the employment of those employees who were primarily engaged in developing the digital banking, payments and transaction services business, including Gordon A. Baird, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer. The Company’s employment agreement with Mr. Baird was terminated as well effective September 25, 2015. No Bank employees have been terminated, and there have been no material changes to the Bank’s operations. The foregoing discussion is a summary only and should be read in conjunction with the 2014 Form 10-K as filed with the SEC as well as “Note 1 – Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation” and Management’s Discussion and Analysis in this Form 10-Q.

Under Regulation W, the Bank may not be a source of cash or capital for the Company. Due to the uncertainty of timing and amount of cash as a result of current commitments outstanding, the current run rate on fixed expenses, the current payables, and the prohibition within Regulation W, we believe that the Company may not have sufficient working capital to continue to fund its current level of activities without raising additional funding. Our ability to raise additional capital will depend on a number of factors, including conditions in the capital markets, which are outside of our control. There is a risk we will not be able to raise the capital we need at all or upon favorable terms. If we cannot raise this additional capital, we may not be able to implement our growth objective for our business, and we may be subject to increased regulatory supervision and restriction. These restrictions would most likely have a material adverse effect on our ability to grow and expand which would negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations.

The Bank

Our ability to maintain and expand our deposit base and borrowing capabilities serves as our primary source of liquidity at the Bank. We currently have $17.5 million in cash and fed funds sold. If our cash needs at the Bank exceed that, we plan to liquidate temporary investments and generate deposits within our market. In addition, we will receive cash upon the maturity and sale of loans and the maturity of investment securities. Our investment securities available for sale at September 30, 2015 amounted to $12.4 million, or 12.4% of total assets. Investment securities traditionally provide a secondary source of liquidity since they can be converted into cash in a timely manner. At September 30, 2015, $2.9 million of our investment portfolio was pledged against outstanding debt. Therefore, the related debt would need to be repaid prior to the securities being sold and converted to cash.

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The Bank is a member of the FHLB, from which applications for borrowings can be made for leverage purposes. The FHLB requires that securities, qualifying mortgage loans, and stock of the FHLB owned by the Bank be pledged to secure any advances from the FHLB. At September 30, 2015, we had collateral that would support approximately $39.6 million in additional borrowings. We are subject to the FHLB’s credit risk rating policy which assigns member institutions a rating which is reviewed quarterly. The rating system utilizes key factors such as loan quality, capital, liquidity, profitability, etc. Our ability to access our available borrowing capacity from the FHLB in the future is subject to our rating and any subsequent changes based on our financial performance as compared to factors considered by the FHLB in their assignment of our credit risk rating each quarter.

The Bank also pledges collateral to the Federal Reserve Bank’s Borrower-in-Custody of Collateral program, and our available credit under this program was $10.3 million as of September 30, 2015.

The Bank has a $2.0 million federal funds purchased line of credit through a correspondent bank that is unsecured, but has not been utilized.

We believe our liquidity sources are adequate to meet our operating needs at the Bank. However, we continue to carefully focus on liquidity management during 2015. Comprehensive weekly and monthly liquidity analyses serve management as vital decision-making tools by providing summaries of anticipated changes in loans, investments, core deposits, and wholesale funds. These internal funding reports provide management with the details critical to anticipate immediate and long-term cash requirements, such as expected deposit runoff, loan pay downs and amount and cost of available borrowing sources, including secured overnight federal funds lines with our various correspondent banks.

The Consolidated Company

The Company’s level of liquidity is measured by the cash, cash equivalents, and investment securities available for sale to total assets ratio and was 30.0% at September 30, 2015 compared to 26.3% as of December 31, 2014. The increase in liquidity is due to the increase in fed funds sold, primarily as a result of the receipt of proceeds from the Series A Private Placement.

Impact of Off-Balance Sheet Instruments

Through the operations of our Bank, we have made contractual commitments to extend credit in the ordinary course of our business activities. These commitments are legally binding agreements to lend money to our customers at predetermined interest rates for a specified period of time. At September 30, 2015, we had issued commitments to extend credit of $2.5 million through various types of lending arrangements. We evaluate each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by us upon extension of credit, is based on our credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and commercial and residential real estate. We manage the credit risk on these commitments by subjecting them to normal underwriting and risk management processes.

Capital Resources

Total shareholders' equity increased from $9.4 million for December 31, 2014 to $13.6 million for September 30, 2015. This increase is the result of the receipt of gross cash proceeds of approximately $8.4 million related to the Series A Private Placement (net commissions and expenses), compensation expense related to stock options of $236,512, $72,666 of other comprehensive income, which consists exclusively of unrealized loss on investmnt securities available for sale, partially offset by the recognition of a net loss of $3.7 million. Due to regulatory restrictions, the Bank may not be a source of cash or capital for affiliates and may not be relied on as a source of financing. The foregoing discussion is a summary only and should be read in conjunction with the 2014 Form 10-K as filed with the SEC as well as “Note 1 – Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation” and Management’s Discussion and Analysis in this Form 10-Q.

Our Bank and Company are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. However, the Federal Reserve guidelines contain an exemption from the capital requirements for “small bank holding companies,” which in 2006 were amended to cover most bank holding companies with less than $500 million in total assets that do not have a material amount of debt or equity securities outstanding registered with the SEC. Although our class of common stock is registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act, we believe that because our stock is not listed on any exchange or otherwise actively traded, the Federal Reserve will interpret its new guidelines to mean that we qualify as a small bank holding company. Nevertheless, our Bank remains subject to these capital requirements. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Bank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Bank’s capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

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Under the capital adequacy guidelines, regulatory capital is classified into two tiers. These guidelines require an institution to maintain a certain level of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital to risk-weighted assets. Tier 1 capital consists of common shareholders’ equity, excluding the unrealized gain or loss on securities available for sale, minus certain intangible assets. In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, including certain off-balance sheet assets, are multiplied by a risk-weight factor of 0% to 100% based on the risks believed to be inherent in the type of asset. Tier 2 capital consists of Tier 1 capital plus the general reserve for loan losses, subject to certain limitations. We are also required to maintain capital at a minimum level based on total average assets, which is known as the Tier 1 leverage ratio.

The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. To be considered “well-capitalized,” we must maintain total risk-based capital of at least 10%, Tier 1 capital of at least 6%, and a leverage ratio of at least 5%. To be considered “adequately capitalized” under these capital guidelines, we must maintain a minimum total risk-based capital of 8%, with at least 4% being Tier 1 capital. In addition, we must maintain a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 4%. The rule also includes changes in what constitutes regulatory capital, some of which are subject to a transition period. These changes include the phasing-out of certain instruments as qualifying capital. In addition, Tier 2 capital is no longer limited to the amount of Tier 1 capital included in total capital. Mortgage servicing rights, certain deferred tax assets and investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries over designated percentages of common stock are required to be deducted from capital, subject to a transition period. Finally, common equity Tier 1 capital includes accumulated other comprehensive income (which includes all unrealized gains and losses on available for sale debt and equity securities), subject to a transition period and a one-time opt-out election. The Bank elected to opt-out of this provision. As such, accumulated comprehensive income is not included in the Bank’s Tier 1 capital.

The following table summarizes the capital amounts and ratios of the Bank and the regulatory minimum requirements at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

To be well capitalized
under prompt
For capital adequacy corrective action
purposes provisions
Actual Minimum Minimum
     Amount      Ratio      Amount      Ratio      Amount      Ratio
As of September 30, 2015
      Total Capital (to risk
      weighted assets) $     10,759,000 14.6% $     5,897,000 8.0% $      7,371,000 10.0%
      Tier 1 Capital (to risk
      weighted assets) 9,835,000 13.3 2,948,000 4.0 4,423,000 6.0
      Tier 1 Capital (to
      average assets) 9,835,000 9.8 4,005,000 4.0 5,006,000 5.0
      Common Equity Tier
      1 Capital (to risk
      weighted assets) 9,835,000 13.3 3,317,000 4.5 3,317,000 4.5
      
As of December 31, 2014
      Total Capital (to risk
      weighted assets) $ 11,494,000 15.3% $ 6,023,000 8.0% $ 7,534,000 10.0%
      Tier 1 Capital (to risk
      weighted assets) 10,551,000 14.5 3,014,000 4.0 4,521,000 6.0
      Tier 1 Capital (to
      average assets) 10,551,000 10.2 3,970,000 4.0 4,963,000 5.0
      Common Equity Tier
      1 Capital (to risk
      weighted assets) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Not applicable

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management, including our interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our interim Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2015, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part II - Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are a party to claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. Management is not aware of any material pending legal proceedings against the Company which, if determined adversely, would have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The following risk factors update the risk factors previously disclosed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time and should be carefully considered. If any of the following occur, our business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flows could be materially adversely affected. Shareholders should also refer to the risks described under the caption “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We may not pursue our digital banking business.

We began offering digital banking, payments and transaction services in October 2013 on a limited basis and since that time have focused on expanding and growing this digital banking business. On September 25, 2015, we suspended development of this business and the board of directors has begun exploring strategic alternatives for, and determining whether to resume, this line of business. In addition, in conjunction with the suspension, the Company terminated the employment of those employees who were primarily engaged in developing the digital banking business, including Gordon A. Baird, the Company’s former chief executive officer. If our board determines to resume this line of business, we will need to replace our entire management team engaged in developing the business, raise a material amount of additional capital, and renegotiate certain third party agreements including our license agreement with MPIB, any of which we may not be able to do in a timely fashion or at all.

We may face regulatory restrictions and other obstacles in connection with our business model.

The Bank is subject to oversight by the OCC, and the Company is subject to oversight by the Federal Reserve, and, therefore, in many cases we must obtain prior approval or nonobjection to engage, grow, or expand our business activities, including but not limited to our digital banking business. There can be no assurances that these approvals or nonobjections can be obtained or that, if they are obtained, they would be on terms that would allow us to operate our business as we see fit, including our digital banking, payments and transaction services business.

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As long as we are subject to supervision by the OCC and the Federal Reserve, our ability to execute on our business model is subject to review. The OCC and the Federal Reserve have the ability to limit our growth if they believe we are growing one or more business segments too quickly, especially in comparison to our banking business, or without sufficient internal controls. The OCC and the Federal Reserve also have the ability to limit our business plans if they conclude that we lack appropriate managerial resources and expertise, risk management controls, policies, and procedures, and/or other assessment tools. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in implementing the steps necessary to execute on our business model, even where regulators have approved of the business model. Revenues, if any, may occur later than expected and/or we may incur expenses that are never be recouped. We may experience material losses as a result of these and other factors.

In addition, these regulatory burdens could strain management resources, distracting the management team and disrupting our traditional banking business. For example, we or the Bank may need to obtain approval from the OCC or the Federal Reserve for certain actions and/or establish compliance controls and procedures, both of which could require significant management engagement. A prolonged strain on management resources or distraction of management’s attention, and any delays or difficulties encountered in connection with this line of business, could have a material adverse effect on our overall business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may need to raise additional capital and that capital may not be available on favorable terms, if at all.

Our management may adopt or deploy business strategies or plans the execution of which requires securing additional capital. Our ability to raise additional capital will depend on a number of factors outside of our control, including conditions in the capital markets. There is a risk we will not be able to raise the capital we need at all or upon favorable terms. If we cannot raise capital when needed, we would not be able to implement any such strategies or plans developed by management and we may be subject to increased regulatory supervision and restriction. Any restrictions imposed by regulators could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations, whether directly or indirectly.

Even if we are successful in raising additional capital, operating losses on a consolidated basis may continue for a significant period of time if, for example, the Company continues to invest in product research and development and customer marketing. At times, these operating losses could be significant. On an unconsolidated basis, we continue to prioritize maintaining sustainable profitability at the Bank level, even if other operating subsidiaries or the Company operate at a loss. The Company seeks to maintain capital resources at both the Bank and at the Company, as well as at any future subsidiary, to adequately finance their operations.

The Company may pursue additional financings to maintain adequate capital resources and/or execute on business strategies. Financings, if any, may include the issuance of debt or equity securities, which issuances could dilute the percentage ownership interests of our shareholders and dilute the per share book value of our stock. In addition, new investors could have rights, preferences, and privileges senior to our current shareholders.

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

Not applicable

Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable

Item 6. Exhibits

The exhibits required to be filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are listed in the Exhibit Index attached hereto and are incorporated by reference.

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SIGNATURES

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

      Date: November 3, 2015 By: /s/Lawrence R. Miller  
Lawrence R. Miller
Interim Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
By: /s/Martha L. Long  
Martha L. Long
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number                            Description
     
31.1 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Principal Executive Officer.
 
31.2 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Principal Financial Officer.
 
32 Section 1350 Certification.

101 The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL); (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements