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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

xQUARTERLY 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 number: 0-54850

 

POLONIA BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   45-3181577
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

3993 Huntingdon Pike, 3rd Floor, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 19006

(Address of principal executive offices)              (Zip Code)

 

  215) 938-8800  
  (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 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 filed, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer    ¨ Accelerated Filer     ¨ Non-accelerated filer     ¨
Smaller reporting company   x    

 

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

Yes   ¨    No x

 

As of November 16, 2015, there were 3,349,710 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 

 

 

 

POLONIA BANCORP, INC.
Table of Contents

 

    Page
No.
     
Part I. Financial Information  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements  
     
  Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (Unaudited) 3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited) 4
     
  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited) 5
     
  Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Unaudited) 6
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited) 7
     
  Notes to The Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 8
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 33
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk 41
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 42
     
Part II. Other Information  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 42
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 42
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 42
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 42
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 42
     
Item 5. Other Information 42
     
Item 6. Exhibits 43
     
  Signatures 44

 

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PART 1.FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements

 

POLONIA BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
ASSETS          
Cash and due from banks  $2,446,343   $1,624,482 
Interest-bearing deposits with other institutions   40,746,338    10,549,748 
Cash and cash equivalents   43,192,681    12,174,230 
           
Investment securities available for sale   45,591,268    11,711,533 
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $46,193,447)   -    44,741,534 
Loans held for sale   3,094,540    4,221,438 
Loans receivable   166,458,638    199,094,306 
Covered loans   13,313,334    14,457,364 
Total loans   179,771,972    213,551,670 
Less: allowance for loan losses   1,360,930    1,415,983 
Net loans   178,411,042    212,135,687 
Accrued interest receivable   672,362    788,684 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   3,668,000    3,843,500 
Premises and equipment, net   4,055,998    4,257,726 
Bank-owned life insurance   4,261,366    4,268,181 
FDIC indemnification asset   698,538    1,417,355 
Other assets   3,066,180    8,197,043 
TOTAL ASSETS  $286,711,975   $307,756,911 
           
LIABILITIES          
Deposits  $185,796,935   $199,553,997 
FHLB advances – long term   56,000,000    59,000,000 
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance   544,038    1,208,824 
Accrued interest payable   174,781    143,798 
Other liabilities   4,244,381    9,027,309 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   246,760,135    268,933,928 
           
Commitments and contingencies   -    - 
           
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Preferred stock ($.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding)   -    - 
Common stock ($.01 par value; 14,000,000 shares authorized; 3,335,837 and 3,334,130 shares issued)   33,358    33,341 
Additional paid-in-capital   25,421,144    25,219,224 
Retained earnings   15,203,064    14,870,920 
Unallocated shares held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan “ESOP” (167,067 and 181,415 shares)   (1,395,782)   (1,517,302)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   690,056    216,800 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   39,951,840    38,822,983 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $286,711,975   $307,756,911 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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POLONIA BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 

   Three Months   Nine Months 
   Ended September 30,   Ended September 30, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME                    
Loans receivable  $2,196,624   $2,409,186   $6,582,498   $7,098,855 
Investment securities   299,748    394,850    1,001,335    1,264,225 
Other interest and dividend income   54,720    38,558    255,862    134,533 
Total interest and dividend income   2,551,092    2,842,594    7,839,695    8,497,613 
                     
INTEREST EXPENSE                    
Deposits   421,284    428,338    1,276,493    1,272,699 
FHLB advances – long term   362,574    376,067    1,098,045    1,115,938 
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance   859    731    2,550    2,592 
Total interest expense   784,717    805,136    2,377,088    2,391,229 
                     
NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES   1,766,375    2,037,458    5,462,607    6,106,384 
Provision for loan losses   -    50,000    73,150    99,158 
                     
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES   1,766,375    1,987,458    5,389,457    6,007,226 
                     
NONINTEREST INCOME                    
Service fees on deposit accounts   26,630    24,508    80,001    88,142 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   (2,580)   1,180    (6,815)   4,988 
Investment securities gains, net   560,367    -    560,367    - 
Gain on sale of loans, net   998,281    1,457,966    2,687,925    3,067,882 
Rental income   67,383    65,775    197,927    205,456 
Other   62,320    8,608    473,537    55,445 
Total noninterest income   1,712,401    1,558,037    3,992,942    3,421,913 
                     
NONINTEREST EXPENSE                    
Compensation and employee benefits   1,600,442    2,112,169    4,586,672    5,547,628 
Occupancy and equipment   349,619    352,525    993,365    1,109,026 
Federal deposit insurance premiums   132,842    80,322    412,402    251,038 
Data processing expense   108,711    105,458    306,778    327,075 
Professional fees   201,885    173,136    577,541    443,260 
Other   573,043    538,841    1,937,768    1,634,946 
Total noninterest expense   2,966,542    3,362,451    8,814,526    9,312,973 
                     
Income before income tax expense   512,234    183,044    567,873    116,166 
Income tax expense   206,837    80,858    235,729    68,120 
                     
NET INCOME  $305,397   $102,186   $332,144   $48,046 
                     
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Basic  $0.10   $0.03   $0.11   $0.02 
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Diluted  $0.10   $0.03   $0.10   $0.01 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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POLONIA BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 

   Three Months
Ended September 30,
   Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
                 
Net income  $305,397   $102,186   $332,144   $48,046 
                     
Changes in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available for sale   1,318,264    (31,126)   1,277,422    (27,980)
                     
Tax effect   (448,210)   10,583    (434,324)   9,513 
                     
Reclassification adjustment for gains on sale of  investment securities included in net income   (560,367)   -    (560,367)   - 
                     
Tax effect   190,525    -    190,525    - 
                     
Total other comprehensive income (loss)   500,212    (20,543)   473,256    (18,467)
                     
Total comprehensive income  $805,609   $81,643   $805,400   $29,579 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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POLONIA BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

 

   Common Stock   Additional
Paid-In-
   Retained   Unallocated
Shared Held
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
     
   Shares   Amount   Capital   Earnings   by ESOP   Income   Total 
Balance, December 31, 2014   3,334,130   $33,341   $25,219,224   $14,870,920   $(1,517,302)  $216,800   $38,822,983 
                                    
Net income                  332,144              332,144 
Other comprehensive income, net                            473,256    473,256 
Stock options compensation expense             63,827                   63,827 
Allocation of unearned ESOP shares             53,178         121,520         174,698 
Allocation of unearned RSP shares             67,435                   67,435 
Exercise of Option shares   1,707    17    17,480                   17,497 
                                    
Balance, September 30, 2015   3,335,837   $33,358   $25,421,144   $15,203,064   $(1,395,782)  $690,056   $39,951,840 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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POLONIA BANCORP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 

   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2015   2014 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net income  $332,144   $48,046 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Provision for loan losses   73,150    99,158 
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion   818,944    904,746 
Investment securities, gains   (560,367)   - 
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale   51,880,887    61,311,455 
Net gain on sale of loans held for sale   (2,445,559)   (3,067,882)
Origination of loans held for sale   (48,308,430)   (57,156,870)
Net gain on sale of loans held for investment   (242,366)   - 
Gain (loss) on the sale of other real estate owned   (72,469)   96,626 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   6,815    (4,988)
Deferred federal income taxes   (929,980)   (180,454)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest receivable   116,322    (11,964)
Increase in accrued interest payable   30,983    37,680 
Compensation expense for stock options, ESOP and restricted stock   305,960    275,759 
Other, net   779,089    119,833 
Net cash provided by operating activities   1,785,123    2,471,145 
           
INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Investment securities available for sale:          
Proceeds from principal repayments and maturities   3,609,768    3,318,091 
Purchases   (4,700,000)   - 
Proceeds from sales   8,616,069    - 
Investment securities held to maturity:          
Proceeds from principal repayments and maturities   4,569,283    5,985,774 
Purchases   -    (1,383,038)
Proceeds from sale of loans   26,366,649    - 
Decrease (increase) in loans receivable, net   6,396,095    (11,438,035)
Decrease in covered loans   1,195,825    1,012,013 
Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock   (65,900)   (471,700)
Redemptions of Federal Home Loan Bank stock   241,400    27,900 
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned   349,637    470,276 
Payments received from FDIC under loss share agreement   122,270    169,171 
Purchase of premises and equipment   (63,417)   (100,229)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities   46,637,679    (2,409,777)
           
FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Decrease in deposits, net   (13,757,062)   (5,640,424)
Repayments on FHLB advances long-term   (3,000,000)   - 
Decrease in advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance, net   (664,786)   (662,671)
Exercised options   17,497    - 
Repurchase of stock   -    (1,790,526)
Net cash used for financing activities   (17,404,351)   (8,093,621)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   31,018,451    (8,032,253)
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD   12,174,230    15,764,320 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD  $43,192,681   $7,732,067 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES          
Cash paid:          
Interest  $2,346,105   $2,353,549 
Income taxes   455,000    500,000 
Noncash items:          
Loans transferred to other real estate owned   -    525,422 
Transfer from premises and equipment to other real estate owned   -    213,805 
Transfer of investment securities held to maturity to available for sale   40,103,961    - 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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POLONIA BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

Polonia Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), a Maryland corporation, was incorporated in August 2011 and organized by Polonia MHC, Polonia Bancorp, and Polonia Bank (the “Bank”) to facilitate the second-step conversion of the Company from the mutual holding company structure to the stock holding company structure (the “Conversion”). Upon consummation of the Conversion, which occurred on November 9, 2012, the Company became the holding company for the Bank and a 100 percent publicly owned stock holding company.

 

The Bank was incorporated under federal law in 1923. The Bank is a federally chartered savings bank located in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, whose principal sources of revenue emanate from its investment securities portfolio and its portfolio of residential real estate, commercial real estate, and consumer loans, as well as a variety of deposit services offered to its customers through five offices located in the Greater Philadelphia area. As of December 31, 2014, the Bank was subject to regulation by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”).

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Bank and the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiaries, PBHMC (“PBMHC”), a Delaware investment company, and Community Abstract Agency, LLC (“CAA”). CAA provides title insurance on loans secured by real estate. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The investment in subsidiaries on the parent Company’s financial statements is carried at the parent Company’s equity in the underlying net assets.

 

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. The December 31, 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). For additional information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements. The accounting principles followed by the Company and the methods of applying these principles conform to GAAP and to general practice within the banking industry. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the Consolidated Balance Sheet date and reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant changes in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of deferred tax assets, and the fair value of financial instruments.

 

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Recent Accounting and Regulatory Pronouncements

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (a new revenue recognition standard). The Update’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, this update specifies the accounting for certain costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer and expands disclosure requirements for revenue recognition. This Update is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting Update.

 

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810). The amendments in this Update affect reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. All legal entities are subject to reevaluation under the revised consolidation model. Specifically, the amendments (1) Modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities (VIEs) or voting interest entities; (2) Eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership; (3) Affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships; (4) Provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. The amendments in this Update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. For all other entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30), as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards. To simplify presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in this Update require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this Update. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. An entity should apply the new guidance on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented should be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

 

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In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07, Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent). The Update applies to reporting entities that elect to measure the fair value of an investment using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient. Under the amendments in this Update, investments for which fair value is measured at net asset value per share (or its equivalent) using the practical expedient should not be categorized in the fair value hierarchy. Removing those investments from the fair value hierarchy not only eliminates the diversity in practice resulting from the way in which investments measured at net asset value per share (or its equivalent) with future redemption dates are classified, but also ensures that all investments categorized in the fair value hierarchy are classified using a consistent approach. Investments that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent), but for which the practical expedient is not applied will continue to be included in the fair value hierarchy. A reporting entity should continue to disclose information on investments for which fair value is measured at net asset value (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient to help users understand the nature and risks of the investments and whether the investments, if sold, are probable of being sold at amounts different from net asset value. The amendments in this Update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. A reporting entity should apply the amendments retrospectively to all periods presented. The retrospective approach requires that an investment for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient be removed from the fair value hierarchy in all periods presented in an entity's financial statements. Earlier application is permitted. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

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In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-08, Business Combinations - Pushdown Accounting - Amendment to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 115. This ASU was issued to amend various SEC paragraphs pursuant to the issuance of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 115. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

  

In June 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-10, Technical Corrections and Improvements. The amendments in this Update represent changes to clarify the Codification, correct unintended application of guidance, or make minor improvements to the Codification that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to most entities. Transition guidance varies based on the amendments in this Update. The amendments in this Update that require transition guidance are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. All other amendments will be effective upon the issuance of this Update. This Update is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The amendments in this Update defer the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for all entities by one year. Public business entities, certain not-for-profit entities, and certain employee benefit plans should apply the guidance in ASU 2014-09 to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. All other entities should apply the guidance in ASU 2014-09 to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is evaluating the effect of adopting this new accounting Update.

 

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In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation And Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements - Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting. This Update adds SEC paragraphs pursuant to the SEC Staff Announcement at the June 18, 2015 Emerging Issues Task Force meeting about the presentation and subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs associated with line-of-credit arrangements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805). The amendments in this Update require that an acquirer recognizes adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The amendments in this Update require that the acquirer record, in the same period's financial statements, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. The amendments in this Update require an entity to present separately on the face of the income statement or disclose in the notes the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

Reclassification of Comparative Amounts

 

Certain items previously reported have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s reporting format. Such reclassifications did not affect consolidated net income or consolidated stockholders’ equity.

 

2.Earnings Per Share

 

There are no convertible securities which would affect the numerator in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share; therefore, net income (loss) as presented on the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) will be used as the numerator.

 

The following table set forth the composition of the weighted-average shares (denominator) used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computation.

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
Net income:  $305,397   $102,186   $332,144   $48,046 
                     
Weighted average number of shares issued   3,335,012    3,375,116    3,334,427    3,432,261 
Less weighted average number of unearned ESOP shares   (168,730)   (187,858)   (173,466)   (192,594)
Less weighted average number of nonvested restricted stock awards   (19,473)   (52,293)   (27,774)   (55,335)
Weighted average shares outstanding basic   3,146,809    3,134,965    3,133,187    3,184,332 
Dilutive effect of nonvested stock   -    -    -    - 
Dilutive effect of stock options   52,642    32,446    52,349    28,262 
Weighted average shares outstanding diluted   3,199,451    3,167,411    3,185,536    3,212,594 
Earnings per share:                    
Basic  $0.10   $0.03   $0.11   $0.02 
Diluted   0.10    0.03    0.10    0.01 

 

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At September 30, 2015 there were 15,255 shares of restricted stock outstanding at a grant date fair value of $10.25 per share and options to purchase 134,880 shares of common stock ranging from a price of $10.25 per share to a price of $13.25 per share that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive. Options to purchase 145,124 shares of common stock at a price of $10.25 per share as of September 30, 2014, as well as 51,224 shares of restricted stock at a price of $10.25 per share as of September 30, 2014, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive.

 

3.Investment Securities

 

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, fair value of investment securities available for sale and held to maturity are summarized as follows:

 

   September 30, 2015 
   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
 
Available for Sale                    
Mortgage-backed securities:                    
Fannie Mae  $23,437,486   $822,498   $(13,258)  $24,246,726 
Freddie Mac   8,546,518    120,229    (55,715)   8,611,032 
Government National Mortgage Association   414,898    54,403    (7)   469,294 
Collateralized mortgage obligations-government sponsored entities   859,409    29,012    (13,863)   874,558 
Total mortgage-backed securities   33,258,311    1,026,142    (82,843)   34,201,610 
Corporate securities   10,787,962    108,202    (5,406)   10,890,758 
Municipal securities   499,455    -    (555)   498,900 
                     
Total  $44,545,728   $1,134,344   $(88,804)  $45,591,268 

 

   December 31, 2014 
   Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
 
Available for Sale                    
Mortgage-backed securities:                    
Fannie Mae  $1,445,913   $94,904   $-   $1,540,817 
Freddie Mac   39,424    1,991    -    41,415 
Government National Mortgage Association   469,373    58,936    -    528,309 
Collateralized mortgage obligations-government sponsored entities   1,135,489    29,125    (13,241)   1,151,373 
Total mortgage-backed securities   3,090,199    184,956    (13,241)   3,261,914 
Corporate securities   8,292,849    159,204    (2,434)   8,449,619 
                     
Total  $11,383,048   $344,160   $(15,675)  $11,711,533 
                     
Held to Maturity                    
Mortgage-backed securities:                    
Fannie Mae  $33,121,331   $1,378,136   $(61,305)  $34,438,162 
Freddie Mac   11,620,203    247,896    (112,814)   11,755,285 
Total mortgage-backed securities  $44,741,534   $1,626,032   $(174,119)  $46,193,447 

 

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The following table shows the Company’s gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position.

 

   September 30, 2015 
   Less Than Twelve Months   Twelve Months or Greater   Total 
   Fair
Value
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Mortgage-backed securities:                              
Fannie Mae  $3,948,906   $(13,258)  $-   $-   $3,948,906   $(13,258)
Freddie Mac   -    -    4,732,289    (55,715)   4,732,289    (55,715)
Government National Mortgage Association   1,356    (7)   -    -    1,356    (7)
Collateralized mortgage obligations-government sponsored entities   372,478    (13,458)   5,446    (405)   377,924    (13,863)
Total mortgage-backed Securities   4,322,740    (26,723)   4,737,735    (56,120)   9,060,475    (82,843)
Corporate securities   4,196,008    (5,231)   499,825    (175)   4,695,833    (5,406)
Municipal securities   498,900    (555)   -    -    498,900    (555)
                               
Total  $9,017,648   $(32,509)  $5,237,560   $(56,295)  $14,255,208   $(88,804)

 

   December 31, 2014 
   Less Than Twelve Months   Twelve Months or Greater   Total 
   Fair
Value
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   Fair
Value
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Mortgage-backed securities:                              
Fannie Mae  $-   $-   $7,153,455   $(61,305)  $7,153,455   $(61,305)
Freddie Mac   1,946,251    (3,284)   5,210,889    (109,530)   7,157,140    (112,814)
Collateralized mortgage obligations-government sponsored entities   220,486    (4,339)   239,587    (8,902)   460,073    (13,241)
Total mortgage-backed Securities   2,166,737    (7,623)   12,603,931    (179,737)   14,770,668    (187,360)
Corporate securities   1,752,260    (519)   498,085    (1,915)   2,250,345    (2,434)
                               
Total  $3,918,997   $(8,142)  $13,102,016   $(181,652)  $17,021,013   $(189,794)

 

The Company reviews its position quarterly and has determined that at September 30, 2015, the declines outlined in the above table represent temporary declines and the Company does not intend to sell these securities and does not believe they will be required to sell these securities before recovery of their cost basis, which may be at maturity. There were 22 positions that were temporarily impaired at September 30, 2015. The Company has concluded that the unrealized losses disclosed above are not other than temporary but are the result of interest rate changes that are not expected to result in the non-collection of principal and interest during the period.

 

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities at September 30, 2015, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Mortgage-backed securities provide for periodic, general monthly, payments of principal and interest and have contractual maturities ranging from 3 to 30 years. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

 

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   Available for Sale 
   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value
 
         
Due within one year  $4,778,222   $4,792,080 
Due after one year through five years   7,697,247    7,813,849 
Due after five years through ten years   4,846,976    4,998,298 
Due after ten years   27,223,283    27,987,041 
           
Total  $44,545,728   $45,591,268 

 

On August 1, 2015 the Company transferred all of its held-to-maturity investment securities, which consisted of $40.1 million in MBS securities, to available-for sale. The purpose of this transfer was to provide additional liquidity and to provide the ability to reduce exposure to interest rate risk through the sale of longer term securities. Subsequently, the Company sold 3 securities which were longer term in maturity to provide additional liquidity and to reduce exposure to interest rate risk.

 

For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 the Company realized gross gains of $560,367 and proceeds from the sale of investment securities of $8,616,069. The Company had no sales of investment securities for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014.

 

4.Loans Receivable

 

Loans receivable consist of the following:

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Mortgage Loans:          
One-to-four family  $148,919,204   $178,214,260 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   10,797,136    14,840,883 
    159,716,340    193,055,143 
           
Commercial loans   8,398    - 
Home equity loans   2,906,878    2,040,458 
Home equity lines of credit (“HELOCs”)   1,915,807    1,521,341 
Education loans   1,279,337    1,557,801 
Other consumer loans   4,248    1,373 
Non-covered consumer loans purchased   511,087    639,092 
Covered loans   13,313,334    14,457,364 
    179,655,429    213,272,572 
Less:          
Net deferred loan costs   (116,543)   (279,098)
Allowance for loan losses   1,360,930    1,415,983 
           
Total  $178,411,042   $212,135,687 

 

The components of covered loans by portfolio class as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows:

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
Mortgage loans:          
One-to-four family  $7,633,186   $7,846,156 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   5,648,355    6,438,651 
    13,281,541    14,284,807 
Commercial   31,793    172,557 
Total Loans  $13,313,334   $14,457,364 

 

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The carrying value of loans acquired and accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30 was determined by projecting discounted contractual cash flows.

 

The outstanding balance, including interest, and carrying values of loans acquired were as follows:

 

 

   September 30, 2015   December 31, 2014 
       Acquired Loans       Acquired Loans 
   Acquired Loans   Without Specific   Acquired Loans   Without Specific 
   With Specific   Evidence of   With Specific   Evidence of 
   Evidence of   Deterioration in   Evidence of   Deterioration in 
   Deterioration in   Credit Quality   Deterioration in   Credit Quality 
   Credit Quality   (ASC 310-30   Credit Quality   (ASC 310-30 
   (ASC 310-30)   Analogized)   (ASC 310-30)   Analogized) 
                 
Outstanding balance  $761,570   $20,310,338   $807,613   $22,933,822 
                     
Carrying amount, net of allowance  $476,210   $13,348,211   $481,271   $14,615,185 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, the Company did not record a provision or charge-off for increases in the expected losses for acquired loans with specific evidence of deterioration in credit quality.

 

Changes in the accretable yield for acquired loans were as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

 

   Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2015
   Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2014
 
   Acquired Loans   Acquired Loans 
   Without Specific   Without Specific 
   Evidence of   Evidence of 
   Deterioration in   Deterioration in 
   Credit Quality   Credit Quality 
   (ASC 310-30   (ASC 310-30 
   Analogized)   Analogized) 
         
Balance at beginning of period  $6,687,649   $6,837,677 
Reclassifications and other   (211,808)   (30,388)
Accretion   (231,980)   (264,055)
Balance at end of period  $6,243,861   $6,543,234 

 

   Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2015
   Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2014
 
   Acquired Loans   Acquired Loans 
   Without Specific   Without Specific 
   Evidence of   Evidence of 
   Deterioration in   Deterioration in 
   Credit Quality   Credit Quality 
   (ASC 310-30   (ASC 310-30 
   Analogized)   Analogized) 
         
Balance at beginning of period  $6,381,792   $7,791,222 
Reclassifications and other   581,414    (430,517)
Accretion   (719,345)   (817,471)
Balance at end of period  $6,243,861   $6,543,234 

 

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The $231,980 and $264,055 recognized as accretion represents the interest income earned on acquired loans for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively and $719,345 and $817,471 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Included in reclassifications and other for loans acquired without specific evidence of deterioration in credit quality was $(41,949) and $111,912 of reclassifications from non-accretable discounts to accretable discounts for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively and $1,092,535 and $334,120 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The remaining $(169,859) and $(142,300) change in the accretable yield represents reductions in contractual interest due to contractual principal prepayments for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively and $(511,121) and $(744,637) for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

5.Allowance for Loan Losses

 

Management has an established methodology to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses that assesses the risks and losses inherent in the loan portfolio. For purposes of determining the allowance for loan losses, the Company has segmented certain loans in the portfolio by product type. Loans are segmented into the following pools: one-to-four family real estate, multi-family and commercial real estate, commercial loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, and education and other consumer loans. Historical loss percentages for each risk category are calculated and used as the basis for calculating allowance allocations. These historical loss percentages are calculated over a three year period for all portfolio segments. Certain qualitative factors are then added to the historical allocation percentage to get the adjusted factor to be applied to non-classified loans. The following qualitative factors are analyzed for each portfolio segment:

 

·Levels of and trends in delinquencies and classifications
·Trends in volume and terms
·Changes in collateral
·Changes in management and lending staff
·Economic trends
·Concentrations of credit
·Changes in lending policies
·Changes in loan review
·External factors

 

These qualitative factors are reviewed each quarter and adjusted based upon relevant changes within the portfolio.

 

The total allowance reflects management’s estimate of loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio at the Consolidated Balance Sheet date. The Company considers the allowance for loan losses adequate to cover loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio, at September 30, 2015.

 

 

 

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The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for loan losses:

 

   Allowance for Loan Losses
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
 
   One-to-
Four Family
Real Estate
   Multi-Family
and
Commercial
Real Estate
   Commercial   Home Equity   HELOCs   Education and
Other
Consumer
   Unallocated   Total 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2015
                                        
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                        
Balance at beginning of period  $889,405   $382,781   $14   $10,881   $13,926   $5,830   $58,093   $ 1,360,930 
Provision (credit) for loan losses   (58,883)   (26,714)   7    55    (643)   1,014    85,164    - 
Charge-offs   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Recoveries   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Balance at end of period  $830,522   $356,067   $21   $10,936   $13,283   $6,844   $143,257   $1,360,930 
                                         
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2014
                                        
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                        
Balance at beginning of period  $878,447   $480,068   $-   $8,644   $7,917   $7,116   $-   $1,382,192 
Provision (credit) for loan losses   1,655    33,902    -    (320)   2,095    (145)   12,813    50,000 
Charge-offs   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Recoveries   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Balance at end of period  $880,102   $513,970   $-   $8,324   $10,012   $6,971   $12,813   $1,432,192 
                                         
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2015
                                        
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                        
Balance at beginning of period  $962,753   $427,636   $-   $7,590   $10,599   $6,771   $634   $1,415,983 
Provision (credit) for loan losses   (4,028)   (71,569)   21    3,346    2,684    73    142,623    73,150 
Charge-offs   (128,424)   -    -    -    -    -    -    (128,424)
Recoveries   221    -    -    -    -    -    -    221 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries   (128,203)   -    -    -    -    -    -    (128,203)
Balance at end of period  $830,522   $356,067   $21   $10,936   $13,283   $6,844   $143,257   $1,360,930 
                                         
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2014
                                        
Allowance for Loan Losses:                                        
Balance at beginning of period  $908,591   $444,909   $-   $4,730   $2,922   $7,858   $9,003   $1,378,013 
Provision (credit) for loan losses   16,490    69,061    -    3,594    7,090    (887)   3,810    99,158 
Charge-offs   (44,979)   -    -    -    -    -    -    (44,979)
Recoveries   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Net (charge-offs) recoveries   (44,979)   -    -    -    -    -    -    (44,979)
Balance at end of period  $880,102   $513,970   $-   $8,324   $10,012   $6,971   $12,813   $1,432,192 

 

The decrease in the allowance for loan losses related to the one-to-four family real estate and commercial real estate loan portfolio is related to the decrease in the balance of loans and the adjustment of qualitative factors.

 

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The following tables present the allowance for credit losses and recorded investments in loans by category:

 

   At September 30, 2015 
   One-to-
Four Family
Real Estate
   Multi-family
and
Commercial
Real Estate
   Commercial   Home Equity   HELOCs   Education
and Other
Consumer
   Unallocated   Total 
Allowance for loan losses:                                        
Ending balance  $830,522   $356,067   $21   $10,936   $13,283   $6,844   $143,257   $1,360,930 
                                         
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment  $3,104   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $3,104 
                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $827,418   $356,067   $21   $10,936   $13,283   $6,844   $143,257   $1,357,826 
                                         
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality  $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
                                         
Loans:                                        
Ending balance  $156,552,390   $16,445,491   $40,191   $2,906,878   $1,915,807   $1,794,672   $-   $179,655,429 
                                         
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment  $2,574,817   $611,410   $-   $54,104   $-   $-   $-   $3,240,331 
                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $146,344,387   $10,185,726   $8,398   $2,852,774   $1,915,807   $1,283,585   $-   $162,590,677 
                                         
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality  $7,633,186   $5,648,355   $31,793   $-   $-   $511,087   $-   $13,824,421 

 

   At December 31, 2014 
   One-to-
Four Family
Real Estate
   Multi-family
and
Commercial
Real Estate
   Commercial   Home Equity   HELOCs   Education
and Other
Consumer
   Unallocated   Total 
Allowance for loan losses:                                        
Ending balance  $962,753   $427,636   $-   $7,590   $10,599   $6,771   $634   $1,415,983 
                                         
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment  $10,870   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $10,870 
                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $951,883   $427,636   $-   $7,590   $10,599   $6,771   $634   $1,405,113 
                                         
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality  $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $-   $- 
                                         
Loans:                                        
Ending balance  $186,060,416   $21,279,534   $172,557   $2,040,458   $1,521,341   $2,198,266   $-   $213,272,572 
                                         
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment  $2,567,633   $632,717   $-   $60,475   $-   $-   $-   $3,260,825 
                                         
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $175,646,627   $14,208,166   $-   $1,979,983   $1,521,341   $1,559,174   $-   $194,915,291 
                                         
Ending balance: loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality  $7,846,156   $6,438,651   $172,557   $-   $-   $639,092   $-   $15,096,456 

 

Credit Quality Information

 

The following tables represent credit exposures by internally assigned grades at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The grading analysis estimates the capability of the borrower to repay the contractual obligations of the loan agreements as scheduled or at all. The Company’s internal credit risk grading system is based on experiences with similarly graded loans.

 

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The Company’s internally assigned grades are as follows:

 

Pass – loans which are protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the value of the underlying collateral. There are six sub-grades within the pass category to further distinguish the loan.

 

Special Mention – loans where a potential weakness or risk exists, which could cause a more serious problem if not corrected. The Special Mention category includes assets that are fundamentally sound yet, exhibit unacceptable credit risk or deteriorating trends or characteristics which if left uncorrected, may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Company’s credit position at some future date.

 

Substandard – loans that have a well-defined weakness based on objective evidence and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Loans in the Substandard category have well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt and have a distinct possibility that some loss will be sustained if the weaknesses are not corrected. All loans greater than 90 days past due are considered Substandard.

 

Doubtful – loans classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in a Substandard asset. In addition, these weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable, based on existing circumstances. Loans in the Doubtful category have all the weaknesses inherent in one classified as Substandard with the added characteristic that the weakness make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

 

Loss – loans classified as a Loss are considered uncollectible, or of such value that continuance as an asset is not warranted. Loans in the Loss category are considered uncollectable and of little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted.

 

The following table presents classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate Pass and the criticized categories of Special Mention, Substandard, Doubtful, and Loss within the internal risk rating system as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
   Multi-Family       Multi-Family     
   and        and      
   Commercial       Commercial     
   Real Estate   Commercial   Real Estate   Commercial 
                 
Pass  $13,013,925   $40,191   $18,228,956   $172,557 
Special Mention   2,117,574    -    1,699,786    - 
Substandard   1,313,992    -    1,350,792    - 
Doubtful   -    -    -    - 
Loss   -    -    -    - 
Total  $16,445,491   $40,191   $21,279,534   $172,557 

 

Multi-family and commercial real estate and commercial loans are categorized by risk classification as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. For one-to-four family real estate, home equity, HELOCs, and education and other consumer loans, the Company evaluates credit quality based on the performance of the individual credits. Payment activity is reviewed by management on a monthly basis to determine how loans are performing. Loans are considered to be nonperforming when they become 90 days past due.

 

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The following table presents recorded investment in the loan classes based on payment activity as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

   At September 30, 2015 
   One-to-
Four Family
Real Estate
   Home
Equity
   HELOCs   Education
and Other
Consumer
   Non-covered
Consumer Loans
Purchased
 
Performing  $154,010,388   $2,852,774   $1,915,807   $1,115,666   $444,964 
Nonperforming   2,542,002    54,104    -    167,919    66,123 
Total  $156,552,390   $2,906,878   $1,915,807   $1,283,585   $511,087 

 

   At December 31, 2014 
   One-to-
Four Family
Real Estate
   Home
Equity
   HELOCs   Education
and Other
Consumer
   Non-covered
Consumer Loans
Purchased
 
Performing  $183,988,450   $1,979,983   $1,521,341   $1,465,276   $639,092 
Nonperforming   2,071,966    60,475    -    93,898    - 
Total  $186,060,416   $2,040,458   $1,521,341   $1,559,174   $639,092 

 

The following table presents an aging analysis of the recorded investment of past-due loans.

 

   At September 30, 2015 
                           Recorded 
                       Total   Investment  > 
   30-59 Days
Past Due
   60-89 Days
Past Due
   90 Days
Or Greater
   Total Past
Due
   Current   Loans
Receivable
   90 Days and
Accruing
 
One-to-four family real estate  $483,874   $-   $2,335,198   $2,819,072   $153,733,318   $156,552,390   $- 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   97,165    -    148,032    245,197    16,200,294    16,445,491    - 
Commercial   -    -    -    -    40,191    40,191    - 
Home equity   -    -    -    -    2,906,878    2,906,878    - 
HELOCs   -    -    -    -    1,915,807    1,915,807    - 
Education and other consumer   20,014    1,204    167,919    189,137    1,094,448    1,283,585    - 
Non-covered consumer loans purchased   -    -    66,123    66,123    444,964    511,087    - 
Total  $601,053   $1,204   $2,717,272   $3,319,529   $176,335,900   $179,655,429   $- 

 

   At December 31, 2014 
                           Recorded 
                       Total   Investment  > 
   30-59 Days
Past Due
   60-89 Days
Past Due
   90 Days
Or Greater
   Total Past
Due
   Current   Loans
Receivable
   90 Days and
Accruing
 
One-to-four family real estate  $58,481   $1,034,424   $1,798,213   $2,891,118   $183,169,298   $186,060,416   $- 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   86,027    -    431,817    517,844    20,761,690    21,279,534    - 
Commercial   -    -    -    -    172,557    172,557    - 
Home equity   60,475    -    -    60,475    1,979,983    2,040,458    - 
HELOCs   -    -    -    -    1,521,341    1,521,341    - 
Education and other consumer   29,265    1,497    93,898    124,660    1,434,514    1,559,174    - 
Non-covered consumer loans purchased   78,650    14,676    -    93,326    545,766    639,092    - 
Total  $312,898   $1,050,597   $2,323,928   $3,687,423   $209,585,149   $213,272,572   $- 

 

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Nonaccrual Loans

 

Loans are generally considered for nonaccrual status upon 90 days delinquency. When a loan is placed in nonaccrual status, previously accrued but unpaid interest is deducted from interest income.

 

On the following table are the loans on nonaccrual status as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The balances are presented by class of loans.

 

   September 30,
2015
   December 31,
2014
 
One-to-four family mortgage  $2,542,002   $2,071,966 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   222,653    517,844 
Home Equity   54,104    60,475 
Education and other consumer   167,919    93,898 
Non-covered consumer loans purchased   66,123    - 
Total  $3,052,801   $2,744,183 

 

Interest income on loans would have been increased by approximately $21,403 and $46,931 during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 and $76,575 and $103,981 during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, if these loans had performed in accordance with their original terms. Management evaluates commercial real estate loans which are 90 days or more past due for impairment.

 

Impaired Loans

 

The following table presents the recorded investment and unpaid principal balances for impaired loans and related allowance, if applicable.

 

   September 30, 2015 
   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:               
One-to-four family real estate  $2,693,938   $3,307,794   $- 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   932,649    1,087,332    - 
Commercial   -    45,098    - 
Home Equity   54,104    56,260    - 
Consumer   66,123    66,123      
With an allowance recorded:               
One-to-four family real estate  $151,281   $155,010   $3,104 
                
Total:               
One-to-four family real estate  $2,845,219   $3,462,804   $3,104 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   932,649    1,087,332    - 
Commercial   -    45,098    - 
Home Equity   54,104    56,260    - 
Consumer   66,123    66,123    - 

 

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   December 31, 2014 
   Recorded
Investment
   Unpaid
Principal
Balance
   Related
Allowance
 
With no related allowance recorded:               
One-to-four family real estate  $2,226,812   $2,823,616   $- 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   1,239,500    1,544,656    - 
Commercial   -    84,010    - 
Home Equity   60,475    60,925    - 
With an allowance recorded:               
One-to-four family real estate  $675,473   $676,073   $10,870 
                
Total:               
One-to-four family real estate  $2,902,285   $3,499,689   $10,870 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   1,239,500    1,544,656    - 
Commercial   -    84,010    - 
Home Equity   60,475    60,925    - 

 

The following table represents the average recorded investments in the impaired loans and the related amount of interest recognized during the time within the period that the impaired loans were impaired.

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:                    
One-to-four family real estate  $2,699,877   $2,393,476   $3,580   $3,851 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   937,458    1,043,232    9,159    10,470 
Commercial   -    -    535    1,043 
Home Equity   54,755    -    -    - 
Consumer   44,082    -    -    - 
With an allowance recorded:                    
One-to-four family real estate  $152,001   $681,117   $1,158   $4,417 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   -    -    -    - 
Commercial   -    -    -    - 
Home Equity   -    -    -    - 
Consumer   -    -    -    - 
                     
Total:                    
One-to-four family real estate  $2,851,878   $3,074,593   $4,738   $8,268 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   937,458    1,043,232    9,159    10,470 
Commercial   -    -    535    1,043 
Home Equity   54,755    -    -    - 
Consumer   44,082    -    -    - 

 

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   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Average
Recorded
Investment
   Interest
Income
Recognized
   Interest
Income
Recognized
 
With no related allowance recorded:                    
One-to-four family real estate  $2,817,493   $2,206,541   $10,804   $16,136 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   1,071,290    1,087,035    27,692    34,471 
Commercial   -    -    1,964    3,459 
Home Equity   56,886    -    -    - 
Consumer   14,694    -    -    - 
With an allowance recorded:                    
One-to-four family real estate  $440,255   $684,537   $14,159   $14,681 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   -    -    -    - 
Commercial   -    -    -    - 
Home Equity   -    -    -    - 
Consumer   -    -    -    - 
                     
Total:                    
One-to-four family real estate  $3,257,748   $2,891,078   $24,963   $30,817 
Multi-family and commercial real estate   1,071,290    1,087,035    27,692    34,471 
Commercial   -    -    1,964    3,459 
Home Equity   56,886    -    -    - 
Consumer   14,694    -    -    - 

 

Foreclosed Assets Held For Sale

 

Foreclosed assets acquired in settlement of loans are carried at fair value, less estimated costs to sell, and are included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 included with other assets are $182,000 and $490,000, respectively, of foreclosed assets. As of September 30, 2015, there were no consumer residential mortgages that were foreclosed on or received via a deed in lieu transaction prior to the period end. As of September 30, 2015, the Company has initiated formal foreclosure proceedings on $54,000 of consumer residential mortgages, which have not yet been transferred into foreclosed assets.

 

Loan Modifications and Troubled Debt Restructurings

 

A loan is considered to be a troubled debt restructuring loan when the Company grants a concession to the borrower because of the borrower’s financial condition that it would not otherwise consider. Such concessions include the reduction of interest rates, forgiveness of principal or interest, or other modifications of interest rates that are less than the current market rate for new obligations with similar risk.

 

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(In Thousands, Except Number of Contracts)  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2015   2014 
   Number of
Contracts
   Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   Number of
Contracts
   Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
   Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Troubled debt restructurings                              
One-to-four family mortgage   -   $-   $-    1   $28,615   $28,615 

 

There were no loan modifications that are considered troubled debt restructurings completed during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, there were no loans granted a term concession. For the nine months ended, September 30, 2014, one loan was granted a term concession.

 

There were no troubled debt restructurings modified within the past year that subsequently defaulted during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

 

6.Indemnification Asset

 

Changes in the FDIC indemnification asset during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, were as follows:

 

   2015   2014 
Balance at June 30  $1,057,286   $2,027,676 
Cash payments received or receivable due from the FDIC   (122,270)   (35,181)
Increase in FDIC share of estimated losses   -    - 
Net amortization   (236,478)   (162,333)
           
Balance at September 30  $698,538   $1,830,162 

 

   2015   2014 
Balance at December 31  $1,417,355   $2,515,287 
Cash payments received or receivable due from the FDIC   (122,270)   (169,171)
Increase in FDIC share of estimated losses   -    - 
Net amortization   (596,547)   (515,954)
           
Balance at September 30  $698,538   $1,830,162 

 

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7.Deposits

 

Deposit accounts are summarized as follows for the periods ending September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

 

   September 30, 2015   December 31, 2014 
   Amount   %   Amount   % 
                 
Non-interest bearing demand  $4,836,669    2.60%  $6,482,695    3.25%
NOW accounts   13,450,312    7.24    13,562,430    6.80 
Money market deposit   34,950,686    18.81    37,259,728    18.67 
Savings   28,680,869    15.44    28,589,859    14.33 
Time deposits   103,878,399    55.91    113,659,285    56.95 
Total  $185,796,935    100.00%  $199,553,997    100.00%

 

8.Life Insurance and Retirement Plan

 

The Company has a Supplemental Life Insurance Plan (“Plan”) for a former president and a former senior officer and a current senior officer of the Bank. The Plan requires the Bank to make annual payments to the beneficiaries upon their death. In connection with the Plan, the Company funded life insurance policies with an aggregate amount of $3,085,000 on the lives of those officers that currently have a death benefit of $11,975,329. The cash surrender value of these policies totaled $4,261,366 and $4,268,181 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The Plan provides that death benefits totaling $6.0 million at September 30, 2015, will be paid to their beneficiaries in the event the officers should die.

 

Additionally, the Company has a Supplemental Retirement Plan (“SRP”) for the two former presidents and one former senior officer as well as one current senior officer of the Bank. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $2,010,416 and $2,142,579, respectively, has been accrued under these SRPs, and this liability and the related deferred tax asset of $683,541 and $728,477, respectively, are recognized in the financial statements.

 

The deferred compensation for the two former presidents is to be paid for the remainder of their lives, commencing with the first year following the termination of employment after completion of required service. The first former president’s payment is based on 60 percent of his final full year annual gross taxable compensation adjusted annually for the change in the consumer price index or 4 percent, whichever is higher. The second former president’s payment is based on 60 percent of his final full year annual gross taxable compensation adjusted annually for the change in the consumer price index. The deferred compensation for a former and a current senior officer is to be paid at the rate of $50,000 per year for twenty years commencing five years after retirement or age 65, whichever comes first, following the termination of employment. The Company records periodic accruals for the cost of providing such benefits by charges to income. The amount accrued was approximately $44,289 and $45,949 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 and $126,673 and $134,962 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

The following table illustrates the components of the net periodic benefit cost for the supplemental retirement plan:

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
Components of net periodic benefit cost:                    
Service cost  $26,718   $17,152   $70,338   $48,570 
Interest cost   17,571    28,797    56,335    86,392 
Net periodic benefit cost  $44,289   $45,949   $126,673   $134,962 

 

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9.Contingencies

 

On August 5, 2015, Lane Brennen, a former employee of the Bank, filed a complaint in state court naming the Bank, the Bank’s former chief executive officer, the Bank’s chief financial offer, the Bank’s former chief lending officer and an employee of the Bank as defendants (Lane Brennen v Polonia Bank et al., Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Case ID 150800526). The individual defendants may be entitled to indemnification from the Bank, for which there may be no insurance coverage. The complaint alleges claims for breach of his employment contract, violation of Pennsylvania’s Wage Payment and Collection Law, and for unlawful retaliation and demands an accounting. Mr. Brennan seeks compensation that he alleges is owed to him under the terms of his employment agreement, as well as other compensatory and punitive damages. Under the terms of Mr. Brennen’s employment agreement, he received a portion of the net income from the Bank’s FHA lending operations, which he managed. The Bank intends to vigorously defend against these claims. However, the defense may not be successful and insurance may not be available or adequate to fund any judgment, settlement or costs of defense of this action. The individual defendants may be entitled to indemnification from the Bank, for which there may be no insurance coverage.

  

10.Fair Value Measurements

 

The following disclosures show the hierarchal disclosure framework associated with the level of pricing observations utilized in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value. The three broad levels of pricing are as follows:

 

Level I: Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date.

 

Level II: Pricing inputs are other than the quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The nature of these assets and liabilities includes items for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently and items that are fair-valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

 

Level III: Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

 

This hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available.

 

The following table presents the assets reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at their fair value as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, by level within the fair value hierarchy. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

For financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, are as follows:

 

   September 30, 2015 
   Level I   Level II   Level III   Total 
Assets:                    
Available for Sale                    
Mortgage-backed securities  $-   $34,201,610   $-   $34,201,610 
Corporate Securities   -    10,890,758    -    10,890,758 
Municipal Securities   -    498,900    -    498,900 
                     
Total  $-   $45,591,268   $-   $45,591,268 

 

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   December 31, 2014 
   Level I   Level II   Level III   Total 
Assets:                    
Available for Sale                    
Mortgage-backed securities  $-   $3,261,914   $-   $3,261,914 
Corporate Securities   -    8,449,619    -    8,449,619 
                     
Total  $-   $11,711,533   $-   $11,711,533 

 

For financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, the fair value measurements by level within the fair value hierarchy used at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, are as follows:

 

   September 30, 2015 
   Level I   Level II   Level III   Total 
                 
Assets:                    
Impaired loans  $-   $-   $3,894,991   $3,894,991 
Other real estate owned   -    -    182,360    182,360 

 

   December 31, 2014 
   Level I   Level II   Level III   Total 
                 
Assets:                    
Impaired loans  $-   $-   $4,191,390   $4,191,390 
Other real estate owned   -    -    489,837    489,837 

 

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value.

 

   September 30, 2015
Quantitative Information About Level III Fair Value Measurements
 
   Fair Value
Estimate
   Valuation
Techniques
  Unobservable
Input
  Range  Weighted
Average
 
                  
Impaired loans  $1,921,016   Appraisal of  Appraisal        
        collateral (1)  adjustments (2)  0% to 20%   7%
           Liquidation        
           expenses (2)  0% to 6%   5%
                    
    1,973,975   Discounted  Discount Rates  5% to 8%   7%
        cash flows           
                    
Other real estate owned   182,360   Appraisal of  Liquidation        
        collateral (1), (3)  expenses (2)  6%   6%

 

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   December 31, 2014
Quantitative Information About Level III Fair Value Measurements
 
   Fair Value
Estimate
   Valuation
Techniques
  Unobservable
Input
  Range  Weighted
Average
 
                  
Impaired loans  $1,624,037   Appraisal of  Appraisal        
        collateral (1)  adjustments (2)  0% to 20%   9%
           Liquidation        
           expenses (2)  0% to 6%   4%
                    
    2,567,353   Discounted  Discount rates  5% to 8%   6%
        cash flows           
                    
Other real estate owned   489,837   Appraisal of  Liquidation        
        collateral (1), (3)  expenses (2)  6%   6%

 

(1) Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally include various Level III inputs, which are not identifiable.

(2) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated liquidation expenses. The range and weighted average of liquidation expenses and other appraisal adjustments are presented as a percent of the appraisal.

(3) Includes qualitative adjustments by management and estimated liquidation expenses.

 

All of the securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quoted market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions among other things.

 

Impaired loans are reported at fair value utilizing Level 3 inputs. For these loans, a review of the collateral is conducted and an appropriate allowance for loan losses is allocated to the loan. At September 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014 impaired loans with a carrying value of $3,898,095 and $4,202,260 were reduced by specific valuation allowances totaling $3,104 and $10,870 resulting in a net fair value of $3,894,991 and $4,191,390 based on Level 3 inputs.

 

Other real estate owned is reported at fair value utilizing Level 3 inputs. For these assets, a review of the collateral and an analysis of the expenses related to selling these assets are conducted and a charge-offs recorded to the allowance for loan losses.

 

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy, within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls, has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset.

 

The measurement of fair value should be consistent with one of the following valuation techniques: market approach, income approach, and/or cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities (including a business). For example, valuation techniques consistent with the market approach often use market multiplies derived from a set of comparables. Multiples might lie in ranges with a different multiple for each comparable. The selection of where within the range the appropriate multiple falls requires judgment, considering factors specific to the measurement (qualitative and quantitative). Valuation techniques consistent with the market approach include matrix pricing. Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique used principally to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, all of the financial assets measured at fair value, on a recurring basis, utilized the market approach.

 

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11.Fair Value Disclosure

 

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

 

   Fair Value Measurements at
September 30, 2015
 
   Carrying Value   Fair Value   Level I   Level II   Level III 
                     
Financial assets:                         
Cash and cash equivalents  $43,192,681   $43,192,681   $43,192,681   $-   $- 
Investment securities                         
Available for sale   45,591,268    45,591,268    -    45,591,268    - 
Loans held for sale   3,094,540    3,094,540    3,094,540    -    - 
Net loans receivable   178,411,042    179,621,245    -    -    179,621,245 
Accrued interest receivable   672,362    672,362    672,362    -    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   3,668,000    3,668,000    3,668,000    -    - 
Bank-owned life insurance   4,261,366    4,261,366    4,261,366    -    - 
FDIC indemnification asset   698,538    698,538    -    -    698,538 
                          
Financial liabilities:                         
Deposits   185,796,935    187,666,746    81,918,536    -    105,748,210 
FHLB advance – long-term   56,000,000    58,290,400    -    -    58,290,400 
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance   544,038    544,038    544,038    -    - 
Accrued interest payable   174,781    174,781    174,781    -    - 

 

   Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2014
 
   Carrying Value   Fair Value   Level I   Level II   Level III 
                     
Financial assets:                         
Cash and cash equivalents  $12,174,230   $12,174,230   $12,174,230   $-   $- 
Investment securities                         
Available for sale   11,711,533    11,711,533    -    11,711,533    - 
Held to maturity   44,741,534    46,193,447    -    46,193,447    - 
Loans held for sale   4,221,438    4,221,438    4,221,438    -    - 
Net loans receivable   212,135,687    213,022,071    -    -    213,022,071 
Accrued interest receivable   788,684    788,684    788,684    -    - 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   3,843,500    3,843,500    3,843,500    -    - 
Bank-owned life insurance   4,268,181    4,268,181    4,268,181    -    - 
FDIC indemnification asset   1,417,355    1,417,355    -    -    1,417,355 
                          
Financial liabilities:                         
Deposits   199,553,997    201,952,208    85,894,712    -    116,057,496 
FHLB advance – long-term   59,000,000    60,711,000    -    -    60,711,000 
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance   1,208,824    1,208,824    1,208,824    -    - 
Accrued interest payable   143,798    143,798    143,798    -    - 

 

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Financial instruments are defined as cash, evidence of ownership interest in an entity, or a contract that creates an obligation or right to receive or deliver cash or another financial instrument from/to a second entity on potentially favorable or unfavorable terms.

 

Fair value is defined as the amount at which a financial instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties other than in a forced or liquidation sale. If a quoted market price is available for a financial instrument, the estimated fair value would be calculated based upon the market price per trading unit of the instrument.

 

If no readily available market exists, the fair value estimates for financial instruments should be based upon management’s judgment regarding current economic conditions, interest rate risk, expected cash flows, future estimated losses, and other factors as determined through various option pricing formulas or stimulation modeling. As many of these assumptions result from judgments made by management based upon estimates that are inherently uncertain, the resulting estimated fair values may not be indicative of the amount realizable in the sale of a particular financial instrument. In addition, changes in assumptions on which the estimated fair values are based may have a significant impact on the resulting estimated fair values.

 

As certain assets such as deferred tax assets and premises and equipment are not considered financial instruments, the estimated fair value of financial instruments would not represent the full value of the Company.

 

The Company employed simulation modeling in determining the estimated fair value of financial instruments for which quoted market prices were not available based upon the following assumptions.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Accrued Interest Receivable, Federal Home Loan Bank Stock, Accrued Interest Payable and Advances by Borrowers for Taxes and Insurance

 

The fair value is equal to the current carrying value.

 

Loans Held for Sale

 

The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is determined, when possible, using Level 1 quoted secondary-market prices. If no such quoted price exists, the fair value of a loan is determined based on sales of similar assets.

 

All mortgage loans held for sale are sold 100% servicing released and made in compliance with applicable loan criteria and underwriting standards established by the buyers. These loans are originated according to applicable federal and state laws and follow proper standards for servicing valid liens.

 

Investment Securities Available for Sale and Held to Maturity

 

The fair value of investment securities available for sale is equal to the available quoted market price. If no quoted market price is available, fair value is estimated using the quoted market price for similar securities.

 

Net Loans Receivable

 

The fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows using current market inputs at which loans with similar terms and qualities would be made to borrowers of similar credit quality. Where quoted market prices were available, primarily for certain residential mortgage loans, such market rates were utilized as estimates for fair value.

 

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Acquired loans are recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition. The fair values of loans with evidence of credit deterioration (impaired loans) are recorded net of a nonaccretable difference and, if appropriate, an accretable yield. The difference between contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is the nonaccretable difference, which is included in the carrying amount of acquired loans.

 

FDIC Indemnification Asset

 

As part of the Purchase and Assumption Agreements entered into in connection with the acquisition of Earthstar, the Bank and the FDIC entered into loss sharing agreements. These agreements cover realized losses on loans, which are more fully described in Note 6.

 

Under the agreement, the FDIC agreed to reimburse the Bank for 80% of realized losses. The indemnification asset was originally recorded at fair value on the acquisition date (December 10, 2010) and at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the carrying value of the FDIC indemnification asset was $699,000 and $1.4 million, respectively.

 

From the date of acquisition, the agreements extend ten years for one-to-four family real estate loans and five years for the other loans. The loss sharing assets are measured separately from the loan portfolios because they are not contractually embedded in the loans and are not transferable with the loans should the Bank choose to dispose of them. Fair values on the acquisition dates were estimated using projected cash flows available for loss sharing based on the credit adjustments estimated for each loan pool and the loss sharing percentages. These cash flows were discounted to reflect the uncertainty of the timing and receipt of the loss sharing reimbursements from the FDIC. The Bank will collect the assets over the next several years. The amount ultimately collected will depend on the timing and amount of collections and charge-offs on the acquired assets covered by the loss sharing agreements. While the assets were recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition dates, it is not practicable to complete fair value analyses on a quarterly or annual basis. Estimating the fair value of the FDIC indemnification asset would involve preparing fair value analyses of the entire portfolios of loans and foreclosed assets covered by the loss sharing agreements from the acquisition on a quarterly or annual basis.

 

Deposits and FHLB Advances – Long-Term

 

The fair values of certificates of deposit and FHLB advances are based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rates are estimated using rates currently offered for similar instruments with similar remaining maturities. Demand, savings, and money market deposits are valued at the amount payable on demand as of year-end.

 

Bank-Owned Life Insurance

 

The fair value is equal to the cash surrender value of the life insurance policies.

 

Commitments to Extend Credit

 

These financial instruments are generally not subject to sale, and estimated fair values are not readily available. The carrying value, represented by the net deferred fee arising from the unrecognized commitment and the fair value, determined by discounting the remaining contractual fee over the term of the commitment using fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements with similar credit risk, are not considered material for disclosure. The contractual amounts of unfunded commitments are presented in the Liquidity and Capital Management section.

 

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12.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

The activity in accumulated other comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

 

   Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (1)
 
   Unrealized Gains
(Losses)
on Securities
Available-for-Sale
 
Balance at June 30, 2014  $266,436 
      
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications   (20,543)
      
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income   - 
Period change   (20,543)
      
Balance at September 30, 2014  $245,893 
      
Balance at June 30, 2015  $189,844 
      
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications   870,054 
      
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income   (369,842)
      
Period change   500,212 
      
Balance at September 30, 2015  $690,056 

 

   Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (1)
 
   Unrealized Gains
(Losses)
on Securities
Available-for-Sale
 
Balance at December 31, 2013  $264,360 
      
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications   (18,467)
      
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income   - 
      
Period change   (18,467)
      
Balance at September 30, 2014  $245,893 
      
Balance at December 31, 2014  $216,800 
      
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications   843,098 
      
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income   (369,842)
      
Period change   473,256 
      
Balance at September 30, 2015  $690,056 

 

(1) All amounts are net of tax. Related income tax expense or benefit is calculated using a combined federal income tax rate at 34%.

 

There were no amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014.

 

   Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (2)
    
Details about Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income Components
  For the Three Months
September 30, 2015
   For the Nine Months
September 30, 2015
   Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statement of
Income
Investment Securities Available for Sale (1):             
Net Investment Securities Gains Reclassified into Securities  $560,367    560,367   Gain on Sale of Investment Securities, net
Related Income Tax Expense   (190,525)   (190,525)  Income Taxes
Total Reclassifications for the Period  $369,842    369,842   Net of Tax

 

(1) For Additional Details Related to Unrealized Gains on Investment Securities and Related Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income see Note 3, “Investment Securities.”

(2) Amounts in Parenthesis Indicate Debits.

 

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

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of Polonia Bancorp. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes appearing in Part I, Item 1 of this document.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions and may describe future plans, strategies and expectations of Polonia Bancorp and Polonia Bank. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions. Polonia Bancorp’s and Polonia Bank’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiary include, but are not limited to the following: changes in interest rates; national and regional economic conditions; legislative and regulatory changes; monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government; including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board; the quality and composition of the loan or investment portfolios; demand for loan products; deposit flows; competition; demand for financial services in the Company’s market area; changes in real estate market values in the Company’s market area; the potential for additional regulatory restrictions on our operations; and changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines. Additionally, other risks and uncertainties are described herein and in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 under “Item 1A: Risk Factors” filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) which is available through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

 

General

 

Polonia Bancorp’s business activities are the ownership of the outstanding capital stock of Polonia Bank. Currently, Polonia Bancorp neither owns or leases any property, but instead uses the premises, equipment and other property of Polonia Bank and pays appropriate rental fees, as required by applicable law and regulations. In the future, Polonia Bancorp may acquire or organize other operating subsidiaries; however, there are no current plans, arrangements, or understandings, written or oral, to do so.

 

Polonia Bank operates as a community-oriented financial institution offering a variety of deposit products as well as providing residential real estate loans, and to a lesser degree, multi-family and nonresidential real estate loans, home equity loans and consumer loans primarily to individuals, families and small businesses located in Bucks, Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania. The Bank operates from five full-service locations, including our main office in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania and four branch offices in the city of Philadelphia.

 

Regulatory Matters

 

Effective October 21, 2014, Polonia Bank and the OCC entered into a formal written agreement (the “Agreement”). The Agreement relates to the findings of the OCC following its regularly scheduled examination of the Bank that began in the second quarter of 2014.

 

The Agreement provides, among other things, that within specified time frames, the Bank will:

 

  establish a Compliance Committee of its Board of Directors to monitor and coordinate the Bank’s adherence to the Agreement and to prepare periodic reports describing the Bank’s progress in complying with the Agreement;

 

  ensure that it has competent management in place, undertake periodic reviews of the Bank’s management, implement a program to enhance and improve the skills the Bank’s management team, where necessary, act to fill any vacancies among the Bank’s senior executive officers within prescribed timeframes and in accordance with regulations of the OCC;

 

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  revise its written strategic plan and submit such revised plan to the OCC for review, with such strategic plan establishing objectives for the Bank’s overall risk profile, earnings performance, growth, balance sheet mix, off-balance sheet activities, liability structure, capital and liquidity adequacy, product line development, outsourcing and market segments, together with strategies to achieve the Bank’s objectives;

 

  implement a revised asset liability management program to address the Bank’s interest rate risk tolerance;

 

  implement a mortgage banking operations risk management program;

 

  confirm the terms of the Bank’s current outstanding obligation to fund third party obligations and implement a program for oversight of the Bank’s mortgage origination funding activities;

 

  implement a revised internal audit program;

 

  implement a program relating to the compensation payable to the Bank’s executive officers, employees and directors to ensure that such compensation is reasonable and not excessive; and

 

  implement a revised third party risk management program that is consistent with OCC guidance.

 

The Agreement and each of its provisions will remain in effect unless and until the provisions are amended, suspended, waived, or terminated in writing by the OCC. As a result of the foregoing, the Bank is deemed to be in “troubled condition” and is not considered an “eligible institution” under applicable regulations. As a result, the Bank remains ineligible for expedited processing of any applications that it might file and must obtain the approval of the OCC prior to effecting any change in its directors or senior executive officers. In addition, the Bank is restricted from paying any capital distributions without prior approval of the OCC.

 

Polonia’s board of directors has created a Compliance Committee to ensure that all of the requirements noted in the Formal Agreement are being addressed in a timely and effective manner.

 

In addition, the OCC imposed individual minimum capital requirements (“IMCRs”) on the Bank effective January 20, 2015. The IMCRs require the Bank to maintain a leverage ratio (equal to Tier 1 capital to average total consolidated assets) of at least 10.00% and a total capital ratio (equal to total capital to total risk-weighted assets) of at least 15.00%. Absent the IMCRs, the Bank must maintain a leverage ratio of at least 5.00% and a total capital ratio of at least 10.00% to be considered well-capitalized. At September 30, 2015, the Bank had a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.90% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 27.04%.

 

On February 17, 2015, the Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Among other things, the MOU prohibits the Company from paying dividends, repurchasing its stock or making other capital distributions without prior written approval of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

We consider accounting policies involving significant judgments and assumptions by management that have, or could have, a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets or on income to be critical accounting policies. We consider the following to be our critical accounting policies.

 

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Securities. Securities are reported at fair value adjusted for premiums and discounts which are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the period to maturity. Declines in the fair value of individual securities below their amortized cost, and that are deemed to be other than temporary, will be written down to current market value and included in earnings as realized losses. Management systematically evaluates securities for other than temporary declines in fair value on a quarterly basis.

 

Allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries). The Company’s periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is determined by management through evaluation of the loss exposure on individual non-performing, delinquent and high-dollar loans; review of economic conditions and business trends; historical loss experience and growth and composition of the loan portfolio, as well as other relevant factors.

 

A quantitative analysis is utilized to support the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. This analysis includes review of historical charge-off rates for loan categories, fluctuations and trends in the amount of classified loans and economic factors. Significant to this analysis are any changes in observable trends that may be occurring relative to loans to assess potential weaknesses within the credit. Current economic factors and trends in risk ratings are considered in the determination and allocation of the allowance for loan losses.

 

Income Taxes. The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based on the difference between the financial statement and the income tax basis of assets and liabilities using the enacted marginal tax rates. Deferred income taxes or benefits are based on changes in the deferred tax asset or liability from period to period. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which such items are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes.

 

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

 

Total assets at September 30, 2015 were $286.7 million, a decrease of $21.1 million from total assets of $307.8 million at December 31, 2014. The sale of 30-year, fixed-rate jumbo mortgage loans and the maturity and pay-down of securities resulted in a shift in our asset mix, as loans and investments decreased, cash and cash equivalents increased pending reinvestment into higher yielding assets. Deposits declined due to competitive conditions, as we allowed some deposit run-off to manage our liquidity needs. The decrease in liabilities was primarily due to a $13.8 million decrease in deposits. Total stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2015 increased to $40.0 million as compared to $38.8 million at December 31, 2014.

 

Cash and cash equivalents increased to $43.2 million from $12.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily as the result of the sale of $26.4 million in loans held for investment and the sale of $8.1 million of investment securities available-for-sale.

 

Investment securities available-for-sale increased to $45.6 million from $11.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, an increase of $33.9 million, or 289.7%. The increase in investment securities available-for-sale was attributable to a transfer of $40.1 million of investment securities held-to-maturity and the purchase of $4.7 million in securities, partially offset by the sale of $8.1 million in securities, $1.8 million in maturities of corporate securities and $1.9 million in principal payments.

 

Investment securities held-to-maturity decreased to $0 from $44.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The decrease in investment securities held-to-maturity was attributable to the transfer of $40.1 million of investment securities to available-for sale and $4.6 million in principal payments. The transfer of securities was undertaken as part of our strategy to mitigate interest rate risk.

 

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Loans held for sale decreased to $3.1 million from $4.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, a decrease of $1.1 million, or 26.2%. The decrease in loans held for sale was the result of the normal fluctuation in loan activity associated with this type of business.

 

Total loans decreased $33.8 million, or 15.8%, to $179.8 million at June 30, 2015, compared to $213.6 million at December 31, 2014. The decrease in total loans was primarily the result of the sale of $26.4 million in 30-year, fixed-rate jumbo loans. The loan sale was undertaken as part of our strategy to mitigate interest rate risk.

 

Total deposits decreased to $185.8 million from $199.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, a decrease of $13.8 million, or 6.9%. The decrease of $13.8 million was primarily the result of a decrease in time deposits of $9.8 million and money market deposit accounts of $2.3 million. The decrease in time deposits was based on our loan demand and liquidity needs, as we opted not to match competitors’ rates.

 

Total FHLB advances decreased to $56.0 million from $59.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015, a decrease of $3.0 million, or 5.1%. The decrease of $3.0 million was due to the maturity of an FHLB advance.

 

Comparison of Operating Results For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

 

General. We recorded net income of $305,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2015 compared to net income of $102,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2014. The increase in net income for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 was primarily related to a decrease in noninterest expense, an increase in noninterest income and a decrease in provision for loan losses, partially offset by a decrease in net interest income and an increase in income tax expense.

 

We recorded net income of $332,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to net income of $48,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The increase in net income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 was primarily related to a decrease in noninterest expense, an increase in noninterest income and a decrease in provision for loan losses, partially offset by a decrease in net interest income and an increase in income tax expense.

 

Net Interest Income. The following table summarizes changes in interest income and expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
  September 30,
 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
   (Dollars in thousands)   (Dollars in thousands) 
Interest and dividend income:                    
Loans receivable  $2,196   $2,409   $6,583   $7,099 
Investment securities   300    395    1,001    1,264 
Other interest and dividend income   55    38    256    134 
Total interest and dividend income   2,551    2,842    7,840    8,497 
Interest Expense:                    
Deposits   421    428    1,276    1,273 
FHLB advances – long-term   363    376    1,098    1,116 
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance   1    1    3    2 
Total interest expense   785    805    2,377    2,391 
Net interest income  $1,766   $2,037   $5,463   $6,106 

 

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The following table summarizes average balances and average yields and costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
   Average
Balance
   Yield/
Cost
   Average
Balance
   Yield/
Cost
   Average
Balance
   Yield/
Cost
   Average
Balance
   Yield/
Cost
 
   (Dollars in thousands)   (Dollars in thousands) 
Assets:                                        
Interest-earning assets:                                        
Loans  $194,412    4.42%  $214,707    4.39%  $197,875    4.39%  $208,384    4.49%
Investment securities   47,787    2.46    60,416    2.56    51,598    2.56    63,528    2.62 
Other interest-earning assets   34,919    0.62    9,387    1.61    32,206    1.06    13,806    1.30 
Total interest-earning assets   377,118    3.65%   284,510    3.96%   281,679    3.72%   285,718    3.98%
Noninterest-earning assets:   15,269         15,905         16,544         16,470      
Allowance for Loan Losses   (1,361)        (1,416)        (1,371)        (1,389)     
Total assets  $291,026        $298,999        $296,852        $300,799      
                                         
Liabilities and equity:                                        
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                        
Interest-bearing demand deposits  $13,752    0.14%  $15,679    0.18%  $13,532    0.16%  $15,558    0.17%
Money Market Deposits   35,249    0.37    34,485    0.37    35,821    0.37    34,810    0.36 
Savings accounts   28,541    0.15    31,031    0.24    28,373    0.15    30,920    0.25 
Time deposits   106,699    1.38    110,431    1.33    109,905    1.37    111,209    1.32 
Total interest-bearing deposits   184,241    0.91%   191,626    0.89%   187,631    0.91%   192,497    0.88%
FHLB advances – long-term   56,000    2.57    59,000    2.53    57,659    2.55    59,000    2.53 
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance   1,193    0.33    929    0.43    1,176    0.34    1,130    0.24 
Total interest-bearing liabilities   241,434    1.29%   251,555    1.27%   246,466    1.29%   252,627    1.27%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities:   10,089         8,030         11,120         8,393      
Total liabilities   251,523         259,585         257,586         261,020      
Retained earnings   39,503         39,414         39,266         39,779      
Total liabilities and retained earnings  $291,026        $298,999        $296,852        $300,799      
                                         
Interest rate spread        2.36%        2.69%        2.43%        2.71%
Net yield on interest-earning assets        2.53%        2.84%        2.59%        2.86%
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities        114.78%        113.10%        114.29%        113.10%

 

Net Interest Income. Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2015 decreased $271,000 from the same period last year. Our net interest rate spread decreased to 2.36% for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from 2.69% for the same period last year. The primary reason for the decrease in net interest income for the three month period was due to lower interest income, which was partially offset by lower interest expense. Interest income declined due to a lower average balance of loans and investment securities, a lower yield earned on other interest-earning assets, a lower average yield earned on investment securities, partially offset by a higher average balance of other interest-earning assets and a higher average yield earned on loans. Interest expense declined due to a lower average balance of deposits, partially offset by a higher average rate paid on deposits. The decrease in the average balance of loans was primarily a result of the sale of $26.4 million in loans.

 

Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 decreased $643,000 from the same period last year. Our net interest rate spread decreased to 2.43% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from 2.71% for the same period last year. The primary reason for the decrease in net interest income for the three month period was due to lower interest income, which was partially offset by lower interest expense. Interest income declined due to a lower average balance of loans and investment securities, a lower yield earned on loans and other interest-earning assets, a lower average yield earned on investment securities, partially offset by a higher average balance of other interest-earning assets. Interest expense declined due to a lower average balance of deposits, partially offset by a higher average rate paid on deposits. The decrease in the average balance of loans was primarily a result of the sale of $26.4 million in loans.

 

Provision for Loan Losses. There was no provision for loan losses recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to $50,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The provisions reflect management’s assessment of lending activities, changes in the loan portfolio, increased nonperforming loans, levels of current delinquencies and current economic conditions. There were no loan charge-offs during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 we recorded a provision for loan losses of $73,000 as compared to $99,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The provisions reflect management’s assessment of lending activities, changes in the loan portfolio, increased nonperforming loans, levels of current delinquencies and current economic conditions. There were loan charge-offs of $128,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to loan charge-offs of $45,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

 

Noninterest Income. The following table shows the components of noninterest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
   (Dollars in thousands)   (Dollars in thousands) 
Service fees on deposit accounts  $27   $24   $80   $88 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   (2)   1    (7)   5 
Investment securities losses, net   560    -    560    - 
Gain on sale of loans, net   998    1,458    2,688    3,068 
Rental Income   67    66    198    206 
Other   62    9    474    55 
Total  $1,712   $1,558   $3,993   $3,422 

 

The $154,000 increase in noninterest income during the three months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily due to a $560,000 increase in the gain on the sale of investment securities and a $53,000 increase in other noninterest income, partially offset by a $460,000 decrease in the gain of the sale of loans. The decrease in the gain on the sale of loans was due primarily to lower sales volume during the quarter.

 

The $571,000 increase in noninterest income during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was due primarily to a $560,000 increase in the gain on the sale of investment securities and a $419,000 increase in other noninterest income. The increase in other noninterest income is primarily related to a $278,000 increase in value of the deferred compensation plan assets and an increase of $169,000 in the gain on the sale of other real estate owned. Partially offsetting the increase in noninterest income was a $380,000 decrease in the gain on the sale of loans, a $12,000 decrease in the earnings on bank-owned life insurance, an $8,000 decrease in service fees on deposit accounts and a $8,000 decrease in rental income. The decrease in the gain on the sale of loans was due primarily to lower sales volume during the period.

 

Noninterest Expense. The following table shows the components of noninterest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
   (Dollars in thousands)   (Dollars in thousands) 
Compensation and employee benefits  $1,600   $2,112   $4,587   $5,548 
Occupancy and equipment   350    353    993    1,109 
Federal deposit insurance premiums   133    80    412    251 
Data processing expense   109    105    307    327 
Professional fees   202    173    578    443 
Other   573    539    1,938    1,635 
Total  $2,967   $3,362   $8,815   $9,313 

 

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The $395,000 decrease in noninterest expense during the three months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily due to a $512,000 decrease in compensation and employee benefits, a $3,000 decrease in occupancy and equipment, partially offset by a $53,000 increase in federal deposit insurance premiums, a $34,000 increase in other expense, a $29,000 increase in professional fees and a $4,000 increase in data processing expense. The decrease in compensation and employee benefits was the result of changes in staffing and employee benefits and lower compensation for our retail mortgage banking group as a result of a lower volume of loan sales. The increase of $53,000 in federal deposit insurance premiums was the result of higher premiums related to the Formal Agreement between the Bank and the OCC. The increase in other expense was primarily related to an increase of $70,000 in the expense related to the amortization of the FDIC indemnification asset. The increase of $29,000 in professional fees was the result of costs of complying with the Formal Agreement with the OCC and costs related to ongoing litigation.

 

The $498,000 decrease in noninterest expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily due to a $961,000 decrease in compensation and employee benefits, a $116,000 decrease in occupancy and equipment and a $20,000 decrease in data processing expense, partially offset by a $303,000 increase in other noninterest expense, a $161,000 increase in federal deposit insurance premiums and a $135,000 increase in professional fees. The decrease in compensation and employee benefits was the result of changes in staffing and employee benefits and lower compensation for our retail mortgage banking group as a result of a lower volume of loan sales. The $116,000 decrease in occupancy and equipment was the result of the closing of an underperforming branch in the second quarter of 2014 and the continued efforts to control and eliminate operating expenses. The increase in other expense was primarily related to a $278,000 increase in the liability associated with the deferred compensation plan. The increase of $161,000 in federal deposit insurance premiums was the result of higher premiums related to the Formal Agreement between the Bank and the OCC. The increase of $135,000 in professional fees was the result of costs of complying with the Formal Agreement with the OCC and costs related to ongoing litigation.

 

Income Taxes. We recorded tax expense of $207,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to tax expense of $81,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2014. The increase in the tax expense resulted from the increase in our taxable operating profits.

 

We recorded tax expense of $236,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to tax expense of $68,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. The increase in the tax expense resulted from the increase in our taxable operating profits.

 

Liquidity and Capital Management

 

Liquidity Management. Liquidity is the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. Our primary sources of funds consist of deposit inflows, loan repayments, maturities and sales of securities and borrowings from the FHLB of Pittsburgh. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and securities are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

 

We regularly adjust our investments in liquid assets based upon our assessment of (1) expected loan demand, (2) expected deposit flows, (3) yields available on interest-earning deposits and securities and (4) the objectives of our asset/liability management policy.

 

Our most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents. The levels of these assets depend on our operating, financing, lending and investing activities during any given period. At September 30, 2015, cash and cash equivalents totaled $43.2 million. Securities classified as available-for-sale, which provide additional sources of liquidity, totaled $45.6 million at September 30, 2015. In addition, at September 30, 2015 we had the ability to borrow a total of approximately $127.7 million from the FHLB of Pittsburgh. On September 30, 2015, we had $56.0 million of borrowings outstanding. Any growth of our loan portfolio may require us to borrow additional funds.

 

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At September 30, 2015, we had $591,000 in mortgage loan commitments outstanding and $4.4 million in unused lines of credit. Time deposits due within one year of September 30, 2015 totaled $38.8 million, or 37.3% of time deposits. If these maturing deposits do not remain with us, we will be required to seek other sources of funds, including other time deposits and borrowings. Depending on market conditions, we may be required to pay higher rates on such deposits or other borrowings that we currently pay on the time deposits due on or before September 30, 2016. We believe, however, based on past experience that a significant portion of our time deposits will remain with us. We have the ability to attract and retain deposits by adjusting the interest rates offered.

 

Our primary investing activities are the origination of loans and the purchase of securities. Our primary financing activities consist of activity in deposit accounts and FHLB advances. Deposit flows are affected by the overall level of interest rates, the interest rates and products offered by us and our local competitors and other factors. We generally manage the pricing of our deposits to be competitive and to increase core deposit relationships. Occasionally, we offer promotional rates on certain deposit products to attract deposits.

 

The Company is a separate entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity. In addition to its operating expenses, the Company may utilize its cash position for the payment of dividends or to repurchase common stock, subject to applicable restrictions. The Company’s primary source of funds is dividends from the Bank. Payment of such dividends to the Company by the Bank is limited under federal law. The amount that can be paid in any calendar year, without prior regulatory approval, cannot exceed the retained net earnings (as defined) for the year plus the preceding two calendar years. The Company believes that such restriction will not have an impact on the Company’s ability to meet its ongoing cash obligations.

 

Capital Management. We are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency, including a risk-based capital measure. The risk-based capital guidelines include both a definition of capital and a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by assigning balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. At September 30, 2015, we exceeded all of our regulatory capital requirements.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. In the normal course of operations, we engage in a variety of financial transactions that, in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, are not recorded in our financial statements. These transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Such transactions are used primarily to manage customers’ requests for funding and take the form of loan commitments.

 

For nine months ended September 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014 we engaged in no off-balance sheet transactions reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

 

Not applicable.

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon his evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(e) that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter 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

 

On August 5, 2015, Lane Brennen, a former employee of the Bank, filed a complaint in state court naming the Bank, the Bank’s former chief executive officer, the Bank’s chief financial offer, the Bank’s former chief lending officer and an employee of the Bank as defendants (Lane Brennen v Polonia Bank et al., Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Case ID 150800526). The individual defendants may be entitled to indemnification from the Bank, for which there may be no insurance coverage. The complaint alleges claims for breach of his employment contract, violation of Pennsylvania’s Wage Payment and Collection Law, and for unlawful retaliation and demands an accounting. Mr. Brennan seeks compensation that he alleges is owed to him under the terms of his employment agreement, as well as other compensatory and punitive damages. Under the terms of Mr. Brennen’s employment agreement, he received a portion of the net income from the Bank’s FHA lending operations, which he managed. The Bank intends to vigorously defend against these claims. However, the defense may not be successful and insurance may not be available or adequate to fund any judgment, settlement or costs of defense of this action. The individual defendants may be entitled to indemnification from the Bank, for which there may be no insurance coverage.

 

From time to time, we may be party to various legal proceedings incident to our business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these legal actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. At September 30, 2015 the risk factors of the Company have not changed materially from those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. However, the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us to that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

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

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Polonia Bancorp, Inc.(1)
3.2 Bylaws of Polonia Bancorp, Inc.(2)
4.0 Stock Certificate of Polonia Bancorp, Inc.(3)
31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer
31.2 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of principal Financial Officer
32.0 Section 1350 Certification
   
101 The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2015, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language):  (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) related notes.

 

 

(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form S-1 (File No. 333-176759) filed with the Commission on September 9, 2011.

(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form S-1 (File No. 333-176759) filed with the Commission on September 9, 2011.

(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.0 to the Company’s Form S-1 (File No. 333-176759) filed with the Commission on September 9, 2011.

 

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Signatures

 

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  POLONIA BANCORP, INC.
     
Date: November 16, 2015 By: /s/ Joseph T. Svetik
    Joseph T. Svetik
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    (principal executive officer)
     
Date: November 16, 2015 By: /s/ Paul D. Rutkowski
    Paul D. Rutkowski
    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
    (principal financial and accounting officer)

 

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